With nearly 5 million downloads, The Chris Voss Show Podcast is a top 1% most popular shows out of 3,254,177 podcasts globally. Over 16 years, 27 millions views of amazing interviews of top CEOs, BILLIONAIRES, Astronauts, the hottest new book Authors, TV & Print News & Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalists, Governors, Congress Members and other inspiring and insightful guests that will expand your mind. Our podcast guests are the CEO’s, thought leaders, presidential advisers and the hottest new book authors and journalists from all the large publishers like Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Hachette, Harper Collins, Macmillan, etc. Interviewed guests include top journalists from news anchors & journalists from all the top media: CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post, WSJ, NYT, The Guardian, etc. FTC Disclosure: Some guests pay advertising/production costs to appear on the show. See more at TheChrisVossShow.com
A world that is mired in utter negativity, the only hope is Gratitude. Gratitude can erase negativity from every human mind, like the light removing darkness! Gopi believes that Gratitude is a panacea for all human suffering, caused by health, financial and social problems. Almost all of us tend to live in the past courting the bygone pain, frustration, and betrayal. When not dwelling on the past, we tend to be afraid of the future, imagine the “what if, what if, and what if!” Once you start practicing Gratitude, your mind is focused in the present ans is assured of the ultimate joy in life. Living in the present is the Alpha and Omega of the inner joy!
About the author Gopi Nair is a Gratitude Practitioner. Gopi’s mission in life is to inspire the world, one person at a time. A world that is mired in utter negativity, the only hope is Gratitude. Gratitude can erase negativity from every human mind, like the light removing darkness! Gopi believes that Gratitude is a panacea for all human suffering, caused by health, financial and social problems. Almost all of us tend to live in the past courting the bygone pain, frustration, and betrayal. When not dwelling on the past, we tend to be afraid of the future, imagine the “what if, what if, and what if!” Once you start practicing Gratitude, your mind is focused in the present ans is assured of the ultimate joy in life. Living in the present is the Alpha and Omega of the inner joy!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elie Y. Katz Talks NRS Innovations for Small Retail Success
Jun 09, 2025
Elie Y. Katz Talks NRS Innovations for Small Retail Success
About the Guest(s): Elie Y. Katz is the President and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS). Seven years ago, Elie brought his extensive experience from various industries to establish NRS, focusing on empowering independent retailers with essential business tools. His past involvement includes managing multiple real estate investments and food establishments. Under his leadership, NRS has grown to service close to 30,000 independent retailers across the U.S. with a robust ecosystem of point-of-sale networks and credit card processing solutions. Elie’s vision revolves around providing cutting-edge technology to small businesses to help them compete against larger corporate entities.
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes back Elie Y. Katz, the dynamic President and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS). They explore the transformative impact of technology on small businesses and how NRS is spearheading innovations for independent retailers. Elie shares insights from his vast experience in creating tools that allow small businesses to thrive in a competitive market dominated by major retailers. Together, Chris and Elie delve into NRS’s mission to support these businesses with state-of-the-art solutions.
This episode takes a deep dive into the world of retail solutions, highlighting how NRS’s products and services are game-changers for small retailers. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and profitability, Elie discusses NRS’s wide array of offerings, from point-of-sale systems tailored for various industries to innovative credit card processing services. The conversation also touches on the importance of adopting technology to meet modern business challenges, the role of AI in improving operational efficiency, and exciting future expansions. Chris and Elie make a compelling case for why technology is indispensable for the growth of small businesses in today’s economy.
Key Takeaways: Empowering Small Retailers: National Retail Solutions offers an extensive range of tools, including point-of-sale systems and credit card processing, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiencies of small, independent retailers.
AI and Technology Integration: NRS is integrating AI to assist retailers with product pricing and inventory management, ensuring they remain competitive and informed. Safety and Security: NRS has developed a patented panic alarm feature in their POS systems, which can silently alert authorities during emergencies, thus improving store safety. Expansion and Growth: NRS plans to expand its offerings into the restaurant industry while also aiming at serving international markets, leveraging its technology-backed solutions. Community Impact: Elie Katz emphasizes NRS’s commitment to helping small business owners succeed, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels independent retailers.
Notable Quotes:
“Our point of sale register is the brain. It has all the items… and it’s ready to go.” “Technology rules the roost… if we don’t embrace the technology change, then you better embrace the fact that you may be out of business soon.” “With our point of sale register, you’re standing there… and that’s why these brands love us.” “We are gonna be hot and heavy going into the restaurant point of sale register business.” “I know the struggles… it makes me proud to help business owners be successful with their business.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – BeyondGREEN Biotech: Revolutionizing Sustainable Products with Family Values
Jun 09, 2025
BeyondGREEN Biotech: Revolutionizing Sustainable Products with Family Values
About the Guest(s): Rudy Patel is the Chief Marketing Officer at Beyond Green Biotech Incorporated, a pioneering company in the sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics industry. Launched in 2016 alongside his father and brother, Rudy has played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a garage startup into a substantial US manufacturing operation. Beyond Green Biotech is notable for its commitment to environmental sustainability, focusing on innovations such as resin production, extrusion converting, and fulfillment. Rudy is dedicated to combating issues like greenwashing by offering transparency and eco-friendly products.
Episode Summary: Dive into the world of sustainability with The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss engages with Rudy Patel, the dynamic CMO of Beyond Green Biotech Incorporated. This episode unravels the journey and growth of a company dedicated to creating sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastics. Rudy shares their initial inspiration, driven by a family legacy aims to rectify environmental missteps with progressive, eco-friendly products. The conversation also presents insights into working in a family business and the importance of aligning company values with sustainable practices.
In this enlightening episode, discover how Beyond Green Biotech is fighting the battle against greenwashing and leading a transparent revolution in compostable goods. Rudy elaborates on how the company emphasizes authenticity, with advice on verifying green certifications and avoiding misleading eco-friendly claims. With a global vision for expansion, the episode touches on the company’s strategy for branding through product placement, green tech innovation, and continued partnerships with giants like Walmart. This conversation is not just about green products; it’s about building community, enduring persistence, and fostering a company culture steered towards a better planet.
Key Takeaways: Transparency in Sustainability: Beyond Green Biotech stresses the importance of verifying authentic green certifications to combat greenwashing. Business Growth and Challenges: Rudy shares insights on growing a business collaboratively with family, highlighting persistence and passion as key elements of success. Innovative Product Development: The company’s range extends beyond pet products to include contributions to major retailers, showcasing their ability to scale and customize solutions. Vision for a Greener Future: Beyond Green is dedicated to not just sustainable products but also to devising the entire life cycle and disposal systems, advancing green tech and software initiatives. Community and Family in Business: The company thrives on strong team dynamics, treating team members like family to drive their mission forward.
Notable Quotes: “Believe in your mission, believe in yourself. And if you break down, that’s okay. Get back up the next day and keep going.” “Greenwashing is essentially falsified plastic products that have chemicals added… they’re not actually compostable.” “Our job is to make the entire environment easier for our users.” “The consumer should not have to think twice…we have great partnership with our suppliers.” “We didn’t build a team with Beyond Green. We built a family and this family is helping give back to the community.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – God’s Existence: Deeper Thoughts for Greater Insights by Gary R. Lindberg
Jun 09, 2025
God’s Existence: Deeper Thoughts for Greater Insights by Gary R. Lindberg
Does evolution contradict the Bible, or is it another tool God used for Creation? Why was the Old Testament written? What should Genesis tell us about creation? How should we look at certain issues raised in Genesis such as Adam and Eve, missing people, descendants of Adam, and even the Great Flood? We want to evaluate whether or not Moses was real, and whether or not the Exodus really happened. When did the alleged Exodus actually occur? We seek answers to these and other questions to get a better understanding of those events so long ago. The answers may be shocking, surprising, or different than what we were told. A profound book that is “on fire” to discover new truths to age-old questions.
About the author Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the author’s parents moved just before his seventh birthday to Santa Maria, California. There he grew up and attended grade schools up through high school. The author is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in U. S. History. Then he volunteered to join the Peace Corps for two and a half years during which he taught primary school students and teachers various techniques in a trial school gardens program in the Ivory Coast which is located in West Africa between Liberia and Ghana. He became fluent in French during that time. After his Peace Corps service, he toured Europe and visited primarily Italy, Germany (including East Berlin then under Communist control), France, England, and the Netherlands. Since he was drafted, he volunteered for the Navy in which he served for four years. Next, he went to San Francisco State University where he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Management and Personnel. After that he began his 43-year career as a Human Resources professional for a number of major companies including National Gypsum, Celotex, McCormick (spices), Del Monte, Quebecor Printing, and Micro Lithography, Inc. He retired in November, 2019 to pursue personal endeavors.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How The Tin Man Found His Brain: One Attorney’s Path for Perceptual Development by Danute Debney Shaw
Jun 08, 2025
How The Tin Man Found His Brain: One Attorney’s Path for Perceptual Development by Danute Debney Shaw
“”Will I ever be normal again?” That was the question. The First Light had occurred. It had happened… Some years ago, a gentleman was referred to me for consultation. It was unclear what kind of strategy this man was looking to develop, or why he was referred to me. He seemed vague and perhaps a bit confused. I should say, that some of the work I was engaged in at that time was “decision strategy innovation”: an approach to professional and personal problem solving which incorporates multiple functions of conscious resources. Simply put, it involves the intuitive/inspired, rational and creative forms of thinking being utilized in concert, using subjectively and emotional intelligence.” As Mr. Humphries points out via Alice Hoffman, “Once you know some things, you can’t unknow them.” In other words, learning creates inner change. Within these pages you will find what has been described as many “nuggets that require further digestion,” as Ms. Debney Shaw takes you on a personal journey toward enhancing your decision strategies , using methods designed to bring out innovation.
About the author Danute Debney Shaw is Managing Director, International Speaker and Consultant for CelaPhontus, LLC. Ms. Debney Shaw has been a consulting facilitator and writer in the areas of professional, personal, group, and individual, innovative strategies of thought and process development.
Her background includes over 25 years in management, organization and law, spanning such varied contexts as work for the broadcast industry, corporate, governmental, aviation and not for profit organizations and agencies.
Having a diverse cultural history, and a complex platform of integrated skill sets, Ms. Debney Shaw has provided information and training for both individuals and groups, across the United States and in England.
Utilizing her combined experience, she is known for her vision, insight and creative strategies in decision-making, and has achieved dynamic results with groups as well as individuals.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AI Revolutionizing Sales: Meet the Future with Sellify AI
Jun 07, 2025
AI Revolutionizing Sales: Meet the Future with Sellify AI AI
About the Guest(s): Thomas Lundberg is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in sales, finance, and entrepreneurship. He is an alumnus of Utah State University and began his professional journey in summer sales with Fox Pest Control, where he distinguished himself by breaking industry records. He co-founded Sellify AI, a company specializing in automating sales processes through AI-powered technology, achieving significant growth and success. Additionally, Thomas is the founder of ACE Cooperatives, a noteworthy door-to-door sales organization known for its exceptional talent and high per-rep averages. His leadership and dedication to innovation are underscored by his strong personal values and ethical grounding in faith and family.
Episode Summary: Welcome to an engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, featuring Thomas Lundberg, the accomplished founder of Sellify AI, a pioneering sales automation company. Known for revolutionizing sales processes with cutting-edge AI-powered solutions, Thomas shares his insights into creating value through technology and entrepreneurship. He highlights his journey from breaking sales records at Fox Pest Control to founding an industry-leading firm focused on AI initiatives. Dive into this enlightening conversation as Chris and Thomas explore the transformative power of AI in sales, drawing upon real-world examples and a combination of humor and insightful anecdotes to unravel this fast-evolving landscape.
Throughout the episode, Chris Voss and Thomas Lundberg discuss the integration of AI in transforming sales operations, particularly in pest control and lawn care industries. Thomas illustrates how their breakthrough AI-driven CRM systems offer unparalleled end-to-end sales automation, setting new industry standards by streamlining processes from lead conversion to service scheduling. The discussion broadens to include topics such as the future implications of artificial intelligence, tips for effective sales leadership, and maintaining authenticity in an automated world. This episode is packed with valuable insights for entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and anyone curious about the role of AI in business innovation.
Key Takeaways: Sellify AI automates sales processes using AI-powered texting, creating end-to-end solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness. The use of AI in sales offers scalability beyond traditional methods, handling extensive client interactions simultaneously with consistency and precision. Thomas Lundberg emphasizes maintaining authenticity in AI communications by personalizing interactions and building rapport with customers. The company’s success with integrated systems in the pest control and lawn care sectors showcases AI’s potential to extend across various industries. Thomas credits his professional accomplishments to a combination of divine guidance, family support, and the dedication to driving innovation.
Notable Quotes: “AI is really coming out and we could automate a lot of the processes, and long story short, we had to create it ourselves because it wasn’t out there.” “It’s almost like having a sales team that we just plug into your CRM.” “I think our AI is actually way more consistent with how it approaches things.” “Our business wouldn’t have existed two years ago… the AI wasn’t good enough at conversational AI, but now it is.” “The new generation is looking for authenticity. They want someone who’s personal and genuine, which is ironic because it’s a robot talking to them.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – BREAKING THE BIAS OF ENGLISH: How English Disempowers Women and How to Fix It In Only Six Words! by Vivian R Probst
Jun 07, 2025
BREAKING THE BIAS OF ENGLISH: How English Disempowers Women and How to Fix It In Only Six Words! by Vivian R Probst
Linguist Vivian Probst has come out of her Word Closet!
In 2008, Vivian Probst discovered a simple but subversive code in English that was so visibly against women, that she spent fifteen years researching how to fix it before releasing her theory in her 2023 book ‘Breaking The Bias of English’.
This is her story–a rediscovery of how much English prefers men; of how those of us who aren’t men are disempowered by English, and most importantly, how to reclaim our voices with only six minor word changes:
The; She; Her, Woman, Women, and They are the six words. Watch how these change and open doors to words for us! Join Probst as she corrals an entire language, transforming the ‘he’ power of English into ‘we’ power.
Welcome to ‘WEnglish for WEquality’.
About the author My life work is focused on helping women to grow into their innate power though my fiction and non-fiction works and public speaking. As a trained linguist, I’ve also created a ‘better’ English (WEnglish for WEquality) that give ‘those of us who aren’t men’ a few (five) words of our own.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – What Dying Taught Me About Living by Scott Drummond With Sandy Ponton
Jun 06, 2025
What Dying Taught Me About Living by Scott Drummond With Sandy Ponton
Check out my video on YouTube by scanning the QR code below. It has been named,
“Most Watched Near Death Experience of All Time,” with over 21 million views.
The glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. (Exodus 16:10)
It was like the twinkling of an eye. Suddenly, I was standing in an open field of waist-high grass. It was unique in that the field didn’t behave like a normal field of grass. It didn’t blow with the wind. In fact, there was no wind to blow the grass, not even a breeze. Instead, it was as if each separate blade was its own entity with its own personality or soul that chose to flow toward me. I remember reaching my arms out to my sides, running my hands along the tops of the grass, and feeling something so special. It was like each gold-tipped blade was…full of love. I could feel the love coming from the grass.
While standing in the field, the guide who had taken me there admonished me to never look back. It was okay to look to the left and to the right, but I couldn’t look back. The view in front of me was panoramic. I could see far to the left and far to the right, but the things in front of me were close as if I was standing inside a panoramic photograph.
On my far left were trees-giant pillars with huge trunks that seemed to lead me toward what was in front of me. There were no branches going up the trunk, but I could see lots of leaves at the top, beautiful leaves. They were in brilliant greens, reds, and yellows. Each leaf had a sort of iridescent gold underside. And the trunk wasn’t the sort of dirty brown we see here either. It was a beautiful brown color edged in gold.
Between me and the forest were tall wildflowers. Normally, to see each bloom of a rose bush, you’d need to walk around it, but in this case, each colorful flower-and its leaves-faced toward me. The flowers came up to about my waist, and their faces followed me as I progressed through the field. I have never experienced love come from flowers, plants, or trees. But I felt like all of it was alive! Alive with love. And it gave me so much peace. It was like each individual living thing imparted energy charged with unconditional love, support, and encouragement.
Directly in front of me were clouds against a vibrant blue sky. When I saw bioluminescence for the first time, I felt it was the closest thing to what I saw. Then leading me up to the clouds was a sort of mist or fog, just like stairs leading to the stoop of a house. None of the clouds moved, as there wasn’t any wind. Directly in front of me was a huge, beautiful cloud that was unique to the rest. Rays from behind the cloud shot toward me, just like the grass and flowers. The cloud itself was a pearly iridescent color that I can only describe as…pure and extremely bright.
In this place, there was no fear, no judgment, and no pain. Only love. Pure, unconditional love. My life before this was fraught with selfishness, greed, and a relentless drive for success in business.
What I learned most from my experience is to not look back. Don’t look back at what you’ve done in your life. Take a good look at your life as it is today, right now. And start looking toward the future. We can change if we want to. If you want to make a difference, just be kind to somebody, be kind to a friend, a fellow worker, or a neighbor. Discover the reaction you get by being kind to them. Most people are very defensive, but there’s something about love that calms people down. This life isn’t about how much we make. It isn’t about prestige or power.
It’s about the One. It’s about each life we can affect with love.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The MARPE Advantage: Your Essential FAQ Guide to Skeletal Expansion, Airway Health, and Increasing your Clinical Value Kindle Edition by Dr. Jeremy Manuele
Jun 06, 2025
The MARPE Advantage: Your Essential FAQ Guide to Skeletal Expansion, Airway Health, and Increasing your Clinical Value Kindle Edition by Dr. Jeremy Manuele
The One Book Every Airway-Focused Provider Needs to Read—Before Offering MARPE!
Are you ready to confidently treat narrow arches, airway issues, and skeletal discrepancies—without surgery?
The MARPE Advantage is your go-to FAQ guide for mastering Mini-Implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE), one of the most powerful non-surgical tools in modern orthodontics. Whether you’re a general dentist, orthodontist, oral surgeon, periodontist, pediatric dentist, or airway-focused provider, this book gives you a clear roadmap to offer skeletal expansion with clinical clarity, greater predictability, and life-changing outcomes.
Written in an easy-to-follow FAQ format by board certified orthodontist and airway advocate Dr. Jeremy Manuele, this guide answers the real questions providers face when considering MARPE—from how it works and who it’s for to how to avoid complications and build team alignment.
You’ll discover:
· The science behind MARPE and how it compares to traditional RPE and jaw surgery
· How to identify ideal candidates using CBCT imaging and skeletal maturity
· The biggest myths that hold providers back—and the facts that set you free
· How to communicate the benefits to your team and your patients
· Real case examples, clinical troubleshooting tips, and workflow strategies for success
Whether you’re just learning about MARPE or ready to elevate your treatment protocols, this book provides the knowledge and confidence to make skeletal expansion a valuable part of your airway-focused care model.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Private Affluence and Public Squalor: Social Injustice and Economic Misery in America Paul L Nevins
Jun 04, 2025
Private Affluence and Public Squalor: Social Injustice and Economic Misery in America Paul L Nevins
Are the values that Americans collectively hold destroying the American Dream? The answer to that question depends upon the answers to some very specific questions. What do we as citizens of the United States believe we owe to one another as citizens? What is the purpose of government? What is of the role of the private enterprise? What is the meaning of equal opportunity? To what extent should purely economic concerns be regulated in the public interest?
The answers to these questions reveal our values and define the role that each of us chooses to play as a participant in our country’s political and economic affairs.
As the role of government in the economic life of the nation has become increasingly diminished, the effort to create a market economy that is unfettered by public oversight and regulation has emerged triumphant—to the detriment of the values that we should share as citizens.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stoicism For Dummies by Tom Morris, Gregory Bassham
Jun 03, 2025
Stoicism For Dummies by Tom Morris, Gregory Bassham
Tomvmorris.com
Amazon.com
The philosophy that will help you become more resilient in the face of life’s challenges
Stoicism For Dummies will teach you the basic principles of stoic philosophy and show you how it can help you navigate the ups and downs of life. We all face challenges and setbacks, and, if we have the right mindset, we can sail through them with ease. This book offers a comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, uncovering its strengths and attractions and shedding light on its limitations, both in the ancient world where it was developed, and in our world today. Learn how you can apply stoic principles for personal growth and better living, and how you can adapt this philosophical outlook to your unique circumstances. Written in terms anyone can understand, this friendly Dummies guide helps you understand stoicism, and also apply it in your life.
Understand the basics of stoic philosophy, including virtues and practices
Learn how to keep calm and carry on when life throws you curveballs
Apply stoic principles to improve your relationships and quality of life
Discover the history of stoicism and how its principles can apply to today’s world
This book is great for anyone who wants to learn more about stoicism and its benefits.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mark the Bully Shark by Paula Ruth Jones
Jun 03, 2025
Mark the Bully Shark by Paula Ruth Jones
Paularuthjones.com
Amazon.com
Mark is the toughest shark in the coral reef, chasing sea creatures and taking what he wants. But when he gets stuck in a hole with no one willing to help, he realizes his bullying has left him all alone. Desperate to escape, Mark makes a promise to change—but will the other sea animals believe him?
This heartwarming children’s book teaches the power of kindness, friendship, and second chances. With fun underwater adventures and colorful illustrations, "Mark the Bully Shark" helps young readers understand the importance of treating others with respect. Perfect for kids who love ocean stories and valuable life lessons!
The full-page illustrations really make the underwater world really come to life. It's a great way to help kids understand the emotions in the story without needing to explain it all in words.
- The Moving Words Review
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Manage Your Gaps: Reclaiming the Awesomeness of Management by Matthew D. Ley
Jun 01, 2025
Manage Your Gaps: Reclaiming the Awesomeness of Management by Matthew D. Ley
Amazon.com
Ipnadvisors.com
Manageyourgaps.com
Management gets a bad rap. You don’t normally find social media posts of people professing “everyone can be a manager” and lauding their virtues. We save that stuff for the real heroes: the leaders and the doers. But what if we’ve gotten it wrong? What if we forgot something crucial? What if we’ve lost the ability to understand that management is awesome?
In Manage Your Gaps: Reclaiming the Awesomeness of Management, author Matt Ley explores the three places most organizations get management wrong and describes how to bridge the gaps. In these pages you’ll learn:
Management is not the junior varsity squad of leadership
It is not a gold star for tenured or outstanding contributors
The power of managers is their ability to be zero value add, non-leaders
The answer to the question “If teamwork makes the dream work, what makes the team work?”
The power of the EP!C Management™ model
And many more examples of how managers and management bring sustainable value.
Get ready to improve your profits and unleash the power of your people. Get ready to reclaim the awesomeness of management.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shattered to Mosaic: All the While Trusting God and walking with Jesus by Cynthia Kaitfors-Smith
Jun 01, 2025
Shattered to Mosaic: All the While Trusting God and walking with Jesus by Cynthia Kaitfors-Smith
Amazon.com
Newlifeinjoy.com
I found after leaning on the Lord through grief and loss there truly is JOY after the storm. There is so much in life to celebrate through the word of God, the Joys and the Rainbows of our lives. I am a Christian gal, with the gift to gab, wonderful imagination, and a creative spirit. I would daydream my way through the school day. I was born and raised in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, I earned my BA in Psychology and MS in Marriage Family Therapy and a credential in School Counseling. Through my education, strong faith, trust in God, I healed from betrayal and divorce. As I grew in my personal relationship with Jesus Christ, I realized the importance of being more than a luke-warm Christian.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Supply Chain Ups and Downs by Kerim Kfuri
Jun 01, 2025
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Supply Chain Ups and Downs by Kerim Kfuri
Supplychainupsanddowns.com
Amazon.com
You're a college student studying SCM or a supply chain management professional wanting more knowledge. This book is an essential guide to cross-border trade and supply chain management. Whether you’re just starting in the field or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this comprehensive book covers everything from A to Z, ensuring you’re equipped with the expertise needed for success. From prototyping to sustainability, explore every aspect of the supply chain journey, gaining insights that will elevate your understanding and impact. Focused on practical applications and real-world scenarios, this definitive guide is your go-to resource for mastering all facets of this dynamic, ever-changing industry.
The journey begins with 20-year veteran Kfuri’s philosophy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of logistical components while spotlighting the delicate balance between suppliers and customers, akin to a lever's dynamic ups and downs. For the first time, Kfuri reveals his three-pillar quality control management system, PPI Pyramid diagrams, and innovative Supply Chain Socio-Economics theory, each designed to explain and mitigate risks in mass production and SCM.About the author
As a global entrepreneur, I am ever-curious, ever-growing, and ever-learning. Throughout my career, I have spearheaded numerous ventures that have significantly impacted the supply chain industry, all committed to innovation and excellence. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge of this complex industry in classrooms with students studying supply chain management, at corporations and industry conferences.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From Kingpin to Kingdom by Andrew Kirkland
May 31, 2025
From Kingpin to Kingdom by Andrew Kirkland
Fromkingpintokingdom.com
Amazon.com
He built an empire on power, pride, and profit—until it all came crashing down. This is the story of what God rebuilt in its place.
From the outside, Andrew Kirkland had it all: money, influence, and the respect that comes with ruling the streets. But behind the first-class flights, fast cars, and criminal enterprise was a soul on the run—haunted by shame, driven by fear, and suffocating under the weight of control.
From Kingpin to Kingdom is the raw, unfiltered story of a man who lost everything—and found something far greater. When prison bars, addiction, and betrayal left Drew at rock bottom, he cried out in desperation. That’s when God showed up. Not with condemnation, but with redemption.
This isn't a polished tale of overnight change. It's a gritty, real-life journey of surrender, restoration, and a radical new identity in Christ. If you've ever wondered whether someone can truly change, this book is your answer.
Inside you’ll find:
The highs and horrors of street power and criminal life
The breaking point that led to total surrender
The slow, holy process of transformation
A call to purpose for anyone who feels too far gone
For fans of real redemption, deep faith, and unflinching honesty—this is your next must-read.Andrew Kirkland is a former drug kingpin radically transformed by the grace of God. Today, he's a speaker, mentor, and prison ministry leader passionate about helping men walk in freedom from addiction, incarceration, and shame.
Through his debut memoir From Kingpin to Kingdom, Andrew shares his true story of destruction, redemption, and the relentless mercy of Jesus. He serves with Men of Valor, disciples men in recovery and reentry, and offers speaking and teaching through his website
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cover-Up!: COLLUSION IN THE HALLS OF ACADEMIA by Helene Z. Hill Ph.D., Amy Waters Yarsinske
May 30, 2025
Cover-Up!: COLLUSION IN THE HALLS OF ACADEMIA by Helene Z. Hill Ph.D., Amy Waters Yarsinske
Amazon.com
Helenezhill.com
In 1999, Dr. Helene Hill reported her observations and her belief that a young research assistant in the laboratory in which she was working had fabricated results for an experiment that were to be used to support an application for a federal grant from the National Institutes of Health. She reported what she had observed to the supervisor and to the University. As she delved into the laboratory's operations, she was to uncover additional research falsehoods used to fabricate data supporting millions of dollars granted by the government. Neither the faculty members involved, the Research Integrity Committees of the University, the courts, the government commissions charged with investigating research fraud, or the journals that ultimately would publish research based on fabricated results would listen to her. Her story reveals a shocking massive cover-up that impugns the very fabric of scientific integrity throughout the research community. This book is her story.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Inside Shameless Care: Revolutionizing Sexual Health Testing
May 30, 2025
Inside Shameless Care: Revolutionizing Sexual Health Testing
shamelesscare.com
About the Guest(s):
Robert Johnson is the founder of Shameless Care, a pioneering telemedicine company that specializes in delivering sexual healthcare tailored for real-life needs. After a personal experience with an STI test failing to detect an infection, Robert launched Shameless Care to offer comprehensive and judgment-free telemedicine services. His company focuses on thorough STI testing, inclusive of all potential infection sites, and has been leading efforts in providing honest and accessible sexual health resources. Robert's background is steeped in entrepreneurship and he is dedicated to improving healthcare by addressing gaps in traditional testing methods.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, listeners embark on an informative journey into the world of telemedicine and sexual health with Robert Johnson, founder of Shameless Care. Highlighted by enlightening anecdotes and expert insights, the conversation navigates through the complexities of STI testing, the rise of telemedicine, and how these innovations are transforming the landscape of sexual healthcare. This episode shines a light on the crucial importance of thorough STI testing, addressing often-overlooked aspects such as oral and anal infection sites that remain asymptomatic and consequently contribute to the spread of infections.
Throughout the discussion, Robert Johnson emphasizes Shameless Care's commitment to enhancing sexual health through patient transparency and comprehensive service offerings. With the increasing prevalence of STIs, Robert argues for greater awareness and proactive measures, dispelling myths and shedding light on underrepresented issues within sexual healthcare. This conversation also touches upon societal and technological shifts influencing sexual behavior and healthcare, including how telemedicine is paving new pathways for privacy and honesty in patient-doctor interactions. Through engaging dialogue, the episode underscores the transformative impact and potential of telemedicine in creating a world where sexual health is accessible and stigma-free.
Key Takeaways:
Comprehensive STI Testing: Shameless Care stands out for its rigorous testing of 14 STIs, including often-neglected sites like the throat and anal areas, which can harbor infections asymptomatically.
Privacy and Transparency in Telemedicine: The telemedicine model permits patients to discuss their health issues openly and without judgment, ensuring more accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatments.
Prevalence of Asymptomatic Cases: Many STIs present without symptoms; thus, regular and thorough testing is essential for prevention and control.
Innovations in Sexual Healthcare: Products like topical Viagra for women and Doxy PEP pills exemplify emerging solutions targeted at enhancing sexual health and prevention.
Healthcare Accessibility and Education: Shameless Care's approach is educational and preventative, encouraging personal responsibility and safe sexual practices among users.
Notable Quotes:
"80% of our positive gonorrhea cases are oral only, caught only with that oral swab."
"You can be completely honest with your doctor, and everybody should be honest with their doctor."
"It's surprising how many times a married couple will order tests at the same time, get their test results back and not test positive for the same thing."
"We're just really proud that we can offer a list of infections to help people get quality testing from their physicians."
"Testing thoroughly is one of the most important actions people in the dating pool can take."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – JESUS AND PETER A Different View of Christ and His Catholic Church by Barry Leonardini
May 30, 2025
JESUS AND PETER A Different View of Christ and His Catholic Church by Barry Leonardini
https://www.amazon.com/JESUS-Different-Christ-Catholic-Church/dp/1587905671
Can religious topics be entertaining ? Well Jesus said he was half man and half god. It's certainly an entertaining place to start. How much of Jesus as depicted in the Bible was accurate? How much was the apostle's Peter's creation ? How much were crafty editors who wrote about Jesus four hundred years after his passing with a purpose of establishing their own multilayered religious enterprise? My feelings on Jesus's success is tied to his credibility. He had to be approachable. Jesus is somewhat naive and vulnerable. His followers were drawn to that warmth of honesty. But Jesus is also fishing for followers. So there is a calculating methodology. He doesn't want to be "caught acting" as Spencer Tracy warned. Indeed, he had a high wire act that ended badly. Whether he was or wasn't the son of god, he did live. That fact has been keeping people entertained for thousand of years. "All roads lead to Rome" was how Christ's modest preaching of charity got legs to the world stage. Jesus never made it to Rome. But Jesus's once humble apostle, Peter, did make it to Rome. He became a quasi producer/promoter of Christ's message but with a political component. Peter went on to be Pope. He was the first and only Jew to be Pope of The Holy Roman Empire. He was followed in that position by powerful political members of Rome's ruling class families and subsequent Roman emperors. It started with the emperor Nero. The savvy Nero used Peter to manage the expectations of newly arriving religious followers of Jesus and other immigrants from the vast empire. Nero also had an eye on managing Rome's own restive poor who were a growing threat to his power. The message of Jesus had been expanded from personal charity to a state funded "Bread and Circus" political event akin to welfare. Once Nero became Peter's partner, Peter became redundant. Peter was then crucified. What is it about Jerusalem and the surrounding locale that produced both Jesus and Muhammad ? Maybe it was a coincidence. Or was it because Jesus and Muhammad replaced pagan gods? Pagan gods did not promote Jesus' charity which morphed with the Catholic Church into a welfare state. That's a compelling reason for common folks to follow the prophets and stop making out of pocket offerings to pagan god statues.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Create Yourself Anew From Above Down: By CHOOSING Who and What YOU Prefer to Be in this Multiverse of ALL POSSIBILITIES by Andrew Cort
May 29, 2025
Create Yourself Anew From Above Down: By CHOOSING Who and What YOU Prefer to Be in this Multiverse of ALL POSSIBILITIES by Andrew Cort
Amazon.com
Andrewcort.com
MANIFEST ABUNDANCE, LOVE & JOY – Your Transformation Starts Today!
Do you feel like something is missing? Do abundance, love, health or happiness feel just out of reach? What if you could consciously choose the life you desire, rather than just hoping it will happen if you're lucky and work really hard?
"This book doesn’t explain – it awakens. More than traditional self-help, it is a conversation with your soul guiding you to your limitless potential and all your creative power."
Inside Create Yourself Anew From Above Down, you’ll learn how to:
Break free from limiting beliefs and self-doubt
Step into confidence, personal power, happiness & abundance
Use the best affirmations & visualizations to rewrite your reality
Master spiritual techniques that give birth to your highest self
Your dream life is waiting. Take control – the future starts today! Get your copy now and start transforming!About the author
A native of Boston who came of age in the turbulent 1960’s, Andrew Cort has followed a uniquely eclectic path through life. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic; the author of numerous books on the Western Spiritual Tradition (as well as on health, education, and the social consequences of an overall loss of interest in the sacred and transcendent); a Math and Physics Teacher; an Attorney; an Interfaith Minister; an Actor; and a Dad.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Odat: Orbital Drop Armor Team by Ltc(r) Alexander R Armor Ca Tambascia
May 28, 2025
Odat: Orbital Drop Armor Team by Ltc(r) Alexander R Armor Ca Tambascia
Amazon.com
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the pages of a Military SciFi series that will take you to the edge of your seat? Look no further than "ODAT: Orbital Drop Armor Team" - a story unlike any other in the genre. Based on the personal experiences of a US Army Armor CAV Officer, this series is a gripping account of his time in KFOR/SFOR, OEF, and OIF. But here's the twist - it's all written as science fiction!
Buckle up and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of action, adventure, and futuristic warfare. This series is not your typical military SciFi story - it's a true account transformed into a captivating and imaginative tale that will leave you wanting more. With the same spirit as Kurt Vonnegut's autobiography, this series is a must-read for fans of the genre.
Don't miss out on the latest news and updates from the author - sign up for the newsletter today! You'll be the first to know about upcoming releases and exclusive content. So what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of "ODAT: Orbital Drop Armor Team" and enjoy the ride!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Bible’s Prophecy about the Free World by Daniel Martinovich
May 27, 2025
The Bible’s Prophecy about the Free World by Daniel Martinovich
Amazon.com
Wordservice.org
There are over a hundred chapters of Bible prophecy about a growing free world before the book of Daniel ever uttered a word of end time prophecy. A world in which kings and emperors, dictators and warlords, are being brought to nothing. A world in which there is no more legal slavery and the earthly promises of God made to a hundred generations of saints, unfulfilled in their time, could finally begin to come to pass. This simply could not occur in the ancient despotic world where the poor masses had little to no control of their temporal or even their eternal destinies. The prophecies you will read about in this book promised an era of conditional freedom and prosperity for many nations. They promise God’s people who live in these nations will be free from the fear of oppression, and that they will be able to raise their children as they see fit. They promise the nations and peoples most influenced by the Bible and its principles will be the dominant nations in the world, just as they have been for the last 500 years. None of this occurred when the Messiah came, or with the end of the first covenant age and the horrible destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. In fact, it got even worse for true believers after that. It certainly did not occur when European empires and kingdoms began to claim Christianity. This all began to occur in a specific year prophesied in Daniel and Revelation, and for a specific reason. The journey you take through “The Bible’s Prophecies about the Free World” is going to change your life and rock the world around you. Nothing will ever be the same. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him,” (1 Corinthians 2:9).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dry Eyes No More: The Revolutionary Drink Saving Your Vision
May 27, 2025
Dry Eyes No More: The Revolutionary Drink Saving Your Vision
Theeyedrink.com
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Roger Wu - Dr. Wu is an experienced optometrist who has been in private practice for over 25 years. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Rutgers University and obtained his Doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Leveraging his extensive experience in eye care and his passion for innovation, Dr. Wu has co-founded 20/20 Incorporated, dealing with eye health beverages.
Jorge Olson - Olson is a beverage industry expert with over 20 years of experience. He has launched a plethora of beverages and has been instrumental in taking five companies public, raising over $100 million. He is the author of several business and marketing books, including "Build Your Beverage Empire." Olson serves as the CMO of 20/20 Incorporated, bringing his expertise to the forefront of eye-health functional beverages.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris dives into a fascinating discussion with Dr. Roger Wu and Jorge Olson about the new venture by 20/20 Incorporated. The company has introduced a breakthrough product, the Eye Drink, a functional beverage scientifically formulated to address eye health for digital device users. This episode brings to light the burgeoning issue of digital eye strain affecting millions globally, and how this pioneering beverage proposes a convenient solution.
Dr. Wu and Jorge Olson delve into a detailed conversation about the formulation and benefits of the Eye Drink, which targets dry eyes and macular health. The rise in digital device usage has led to an increase in eye-related issues, impacting individuals even at a younger age. The Eye Drink, backed by scientific research and designed to maintain eye health, becomes particularly relevant in this digital age. From insightful case studies to discussing the societal implications of prolonged screen usage, the guests provide listeners with in-depth knowledge and practical solutions to better eye health.
Key Takeaways:
The Eye Drink by 20/20 Incorporated is the world's first ready-to-drink functional beverage created specifically to aid in eye health for digital device users.
Digital device usage has been linked to an increase in eye-related issues such as dry eyes and macular degeneration, affecting even younger populations.
The beverage is based on the AREDS2 formulation, incorporating essential nutrients and Omega-3 to combat screen-induced eye problems.
Both over-the-counter eye drops and prescription medications have limited efficacy, while the Eye Drink offers a convenient and scientifically-backed solution.
Jorge Olson and Dr. Wu stress the importance of reducing screen time and investing in blue light filtering lenses to protect eye health further.
Notable Quotes:
"We know the cause of digital eye strain and are focused on developing an effective, scientifically-based solution." - Dr. Roger Wu
"One bottle a day can help maintain your eye health if you spend two hours or more daily on a screen." - Jorge Olson
"It's not just about solving a health problem; it's about addressing a massive social issue created by technology." - Jorge Olson
"Our formulation is based on the large international study AREDS2 to ensure efficacy and support macular health." - Dr. Roger Wu
"The Eye Drink is made to solve a societal problem, and our go-to-market strategy includes both wholesale distribution and direct from doctors' offices." - Jorge Olson
Resources:
Visit the Eye Drink website for more details and orders: theidrink.com
Explore Jorge Olson's books such as "Build Your Beverage Empire".
Follow Chris Voss for more episodes: Goodreads, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok.
Embark on a journey to healthier eyes by listening to this full episode! Stay tuned for more innovative conversations and insightful stories on the Chris Voss Show.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Are Women Still the Fairer Sex?: Combat Dating Handbook For Men by JT Larough
May 26, 2025
Are Women Still the Fairer Sex?: Combat Dating Handbook For Men by JT Larough
Amazon.com
Laroughwrites.com
Tired of mixed signals, ghosting, and dating chaos?
You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.
The rules of dating have changed. The problem? Most men are still playing by the old playbook—be nice, be supportive, be available—and wondering why it never works. In a world of emotional games, swiping addictions, hookup culture, and disappearing long-term relationships, doing “what you’re supposed to do” just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Are Women Still The Fairer Sex? is a no-BS, boots-on-the-ground combat manual for men trying to navigate the modern dating battlefield without losing their masculinity—or their minds. Whether you're newly single, frustrated by flaking and mixed signals, or just looking for clarity in the chaos, this book gives you the real-world strategies to win the long game.
Think of it like the older brother you never had—straight talk, tough love, and hard-earned wisdom from a guy who's been through the trenches. You’ll learn:
Why the sexiest women are often the least interested in sex (and what that means for long-term intimacy)
How hookup culture and hyper-independence shifted female psychology—and why men are losing ground
What hypergamy really is (hint: it’s not just about money or status)
How to recognize emotional manipulation, attention addiction, and red flags before you get invested
Why “nice guys” finish last—and how to fix it without becoming a jerk
The power of stoicism, emotional self-discipline, and mastering your own frame
How to rebuild after breakups, stop simping, and never get blindsided again
Why dating abroad may help you—but won’t save you unless you’re already solid at home
This book blends psychology, cultural insight, and modern masculinity to give men a complete game plan—from the first DM to the long-term relationship you actually want. It’s not about tricks or pick-up lines. It’s about becoming the kind of man who leads, vets, and builds—not the one who waits to be chosen.
If you’re done being confused, frustrated, or disrespected—and you’re ready to take ownership of your dating life—this book is your starting point.
Become the man who never begs for her attention—because he commands respect.
Learn the rules. Upgrade yourself. Win the long game.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – It’s Not Your Fault: Structured Psychology is all about you: who you are and why you think, feel, and do the things you do by Rogers Follansbee PhD
May 26, 2025
It's Not Your Fault: Structured Psychology is all about you: who you are and why you think, feel, and do the things you do by Rogers Follansbee PhD
Amazon.com
Structuredpsychology.com
Knowing how we’re structured is the first step to psychological wellness.
It’s Not Your Fault opens you up to an entirely new way of thinking about your life, your relationships, and your mental health. If that stack of personal development books and self-help systems has yet to solve your problems, perhaps it’s time to understand the cause-and-effect dynamics that exist in all relationships. Learn about how our lives follow the same logical guidelines as existence itself. Once you understand “The Structure” that guides everything in our physical world, you will begin to see what’s really going on and be able to achieve your life’s goals skillfully and with far less friction. It all starts with your relationships, and finally seeing why we all think, feel, and do the things we do.
Understand how our relationships shape us. Our vitality as humans depends entirely on the relationships we establish. How often do we talk about “the company we keep” and how it contributes to our mental strength, self-esteem, career opportunities, and life path?
Discover what causes conflict. The feedback we receive from those around us often contradicts "who we are." Start to see how you can combat conflict in your relationships in a constructive way instead of a destructive one.
Learn the secret to understanding human nature. Structured Psychology helps you understand the true causes of human behavior. Begin to understand yourself and others better.About the author
Rogers Follansbee, PhD, graduated from the Universidad de Navarra (Pamplona, Spain) with a master’s degree in philosophy. In 1971, he acquired a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Universidad de Madrid. From 1969 to 1974, during his post-graduate studies at the Universidad de Navarra, he instructed undergraduates in “The History of Psychology” and “Psycho Diagnostics.” He also held graduate seminars where his emerging theory was introduced. In 1974 Rogers successfully defended his dissertation, “La Teoría de la Relacionabilidad,” and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I Will Get By by Fred Cadden
May 25, 2025
I Will Get By by Fred Cadden
Amazon.com
Fredericklcaddenbooks.com
In ‘I Will Get By,’ Fred Cadden invites readers on a heartfelt journey through his life, reflecting on the resilience that defines the human spirit. Growing up in the close-knit community of Poughkeepsie, New York, Fred paints a vivid portrait of his childhood, filled with warmth, love, and unforgettable family traditions. From the magic of Christmas celebrations at his grandparents' house to the strong moral compass instilled by his parents, Fred's early years set the stage for the challenges that lay ahead.
After enlisting in the Air Force and serving in Vietnam, he navigates the complexities of military life, drawing strength from his experiences while grappling with the impacts of war. Through candid storytelling, Fred shares his struggles and triumphs, highlighting the bonds formed with family and friends along the way.
I Will Get By is more than a memoir; it’s an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance. With each page, Fred reminds us that our past shapes us, and no matter the obstacles we face, we can emerge stronger and more resilient than ever.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Overcoming Depression: Mike Wood’s Journey to Healing and Helping
May 25, 2025
Overcoming Depression: Mike Wood's Journey to Healing and Helping
Learntolovebeingyou.com
About the Guest(s):
Mike is the Chief Operating Officer of a $90 million-a-year construction company based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is also a mental wellness advocate who has developed a 10-week program aimed at helping individuals overcome anxiety and depression. Mike's journey through personal struggles with disability, anxiety, and depression led him to create "Learn to Love Being You," a course designed to help participants take control of their thoughts, emotions, and heal from past traumas. Driven by a passion for mental health, Mike offers this transformative program to anyone in need, regardless of their financial situation.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mike, the COO of a major construction company and mental wellness advocate. Having battled personal demons, Mike shares his profound journey through anxiety and depression, revealing the inception of his transformative 10-week program, "Learn to Love Being You." The episode dives deep into understanding the subconscious mind's influence on mental health, offering listeners a roadmap to peace and joy.
Throughout the episode, Mike explains the mechanics of the subconscious mind, its role in shaping behavior, and its unintended impact on mental health. He shares actionable steps that individuals can take to reframe negative thought patterns, transform past trauma into a peaceful present, and ultimately escape the depths of anxiety and depression. With a blend of personal anecdotes, expert insights, and humor, this episode serves as a beacon of hope for those grappling with mental health challenges. Join Chris and Mike on this educational rollercoaster as they unravel the mysteries of the mind and illuminate pathways to healing.
Key Takeaways:
Mike’s journey from depression to creating a transformative mental wellness program called "Learn to Love Being You."
The subconscious mind's role in triggering anxiety and depression through its protective mechanisms.
The importance of reframing negative thoughts and past traumas to foster mental peace and joy.
Effective strategies and exercises to help individuals separate their identity from intrusive thoughts.
The significance of dedicating daily time to mental health practices to achieve long-lasting benefits.
Notable Quotes:
"The subconscious mind is supposed to protect us, but doesn't know the difference between physical danger and things we identify with."
"We can transform past traumatic experiences by reframing them with love, compassion, and forgiveness."
"Negative thoughts physically alter the chemicals in our brain but can be shifted to positive thoughts."
"You have to be ready to heal and face your fears; it takes daily practice and dedication."
"If you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of anybody else."
Resources:
Learn to Love Being You
Email Mike at mike@learntolovebeingyou.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Salvo by Randy Higgins PhD
May 24, 2025
Salvo by Randy Higgins PhD
Amazon.com
Randyleehigginsphd.com
This book was written in the state of breathless Samadhi, on a cell phone. Pithy mystical aphorisms began arriving from "ourselves in the future". These future selves have survived the cataclysm we are currently undergoing and want to extend a hand to help us through the Apocalyptic labyrinth safely to the other side. This journey is not what is expected. The price of admission to the New Earth turns out to be realization of every terror we've ever imagined. Turns out, it was only ourselves we were afraid of in the first place! The final reward is the acceptance and embracing of this glorious terrifying Self. What we were looking for is what is looking for us.
Randy was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. After graduating summa cum laude from Virginia Tech and receiving a master's degree in Family Therapy, he completed his doctoral degree at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, CA. By far, most of his education was delivered by the "School of Hard Knocks." His gift is in seeing the miracle in everything, even in a tragedy -- even in the current global catastrophe. He is now back in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the house he grew up in, where he is looking forward to growing old and dying. Or not.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unveiling Secrets of Marketing Mastery with Chris Campbell
May 24, 2025
Unveiling Secrets of Marketing Mastery with Chris Campbell
Modernmarketingsolutions.com
About the Guest(s):
Chris Campbell is an experienced entrepreneur and the founder of Modern Marketing Solutions, a company focused on empowering small business owners with effective marketing strategies. With a background in construction and a history of dealing with ineffective marketers, Chris is passionate about helping business owners avoid common pitfalls in marketing. In addition to managing a construction company in Austin, Texas, Chris is a soon-to-be-published author with a book titled "The Delusion of Marketing for Small Business Owners."
Episode Summary:
In this compelling episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with marketing expert Chris Campbell to explore the intricacies of modern marketing strategies for small business owners. Chris Campbell shares his journey from the construction industry to founding Modern Marketing Solutions, driven by a desire to unveil the truth behind ineffective marketing practices and provide genuine support to entrepreneurs. The episode delves into strategies for overcoming common marketing challenges, insights into crafting effective content, and the importance of scaling and sustaining business growth.
Listeners are introduced to Campbell's forthcoming book, "The Delusion of Marketing for Small Business Owners," which seeks to address the widespread pitfalls business owners encounter when navigating the marketing landscape. By pulling back the veil on industry secrets and presenting real-world solutions, Chris Campbell positions himself as a trusted guide for entrepreneurs aiming to optimize their marketing efforts. Additionally, the episode sheds light on the significance of leveraging the right digital platforms, the role of AI in content creation, and the necessity of maintaining robust marketing strategies even during economic downturns. Topics such as ad spend allocation, the impact of meta ads, and ethical considerations in ad placement are closely discussed, revealing actionable insights for small business success.
Key Takeaways:
Overcoming Marketing Challenges: Chris Campbell emphasizes the importance of understanding marketing pitfalls and sharing secrets often overlooked by marketers, highlighting lessons from his own experiences.
Book Insight: "The Delusion of Marketing for Small Business Owners" aims to arm entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to navigate and overcome common marketing obstacles effectively.
Scaling and Sustainability: The conversation explores strategies for scaling businesses responsibly, ensuring a sustainable growth pattern that avoids common entrepreneurial traps.
AI in Marketing: Insights into AI’s evolving role in content creation were discussed, examining both its capabilities and limitations in delivering authentic audience engagement.
Importance of Continued Marketing: Chris Campbell underscores the need to sustain marketing efforts even during recessions, outlining proactive steps to prevent adverse impacts on business performance.
Notable Quotes:
"You are a marketing company that also happens to do whatever that you do." – Chris Campbell
"We're putting you in jail, you're not gonna rank anymore." – Chris Campbell on bad marketing practices and Google's response.
"By the time they defined it as a recession, it's towards the end of Q3, and most of the time you're already out of it." – Chris Campbell on economic trends.
"If you're an entrepreneur that's looking for just quick, easy content to put out there, that's easy, but it's typically not convertible." – Chris Campbell regarding the quality of AI-generated content.
"When you're all in, you're all in. And that's what we wanna know." – Chris Campbell on working with motivated clients.
Resources:
Modern Marketing Solutions: modernmarketingsolutions.com
Chris Campbell's Upcoming Book: "The Delusion of Marketing for Small Business Owne...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal
May 23, 2025
The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal
Innasegal.com
Amazon.com
The Secret Language of Your Body unveils the secrets to understanding the messages of your body, revealing the underlying causes of symptoms and medical conditions, and offers processes for healing. Foreword by Bernie Siegel, M.D.
This inspiring handbook delves deeply into the possible reasons for health issues in all areas of your body. Author Inna Segal offers a unique, step-by-step method to assist your body in returning to its natural state of health, including a free thirty-five minute audio download where Inna helps you tune into your body for a powerful healing experience. By encouraging you to connect with your innate healing intelligence and calling on your body’s built-in ability to heal itself, Inna gently guides you on a journey of life-changing transformation and empowerment where you will:
• heal the mental, emotional, and energetic causes of physical ailments
• use easy, quick, practical exercises to heal your organs
• learn the secret language of disease and powerful processes for healing
• understand and release limiting thoughts and emotions
• discover how to use color to heal your life
• uncover and apply the messages your body has to teach you
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Juanita: The Life and Spirituality of Saint Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes by Jennifer Moorcroft
May 23, 2025
Juanita: The Life and Spirituality of Saint Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes by Jennifer Moorcroft
Jennifermoorcroft.com
Amazon.com
Juanita Solar, Saint Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes, is the first-fruits of holiness of the Discalced Carmelites in Latin America. Thousands of people, especially young people, flock to her shrine each year, seeing in her a young girl who became a saint while at school, loving sports, sharing holidays with her family. She spent only eleven months in Carmel.
Pope St John Paul 11 said of her: 'For her, God is infinite joy. This is the new hymn of Christian love that rises spontaneously from the soul of this young Chilean girl, in whose glorified face we can sense the grace of her transformation in Christ.'
Jennifer Moorcroft tells this remarkable story for English-speaking readers so that they, too, may catch the fire of the love of God from her, and find the joy and happiness that living in the love of God gives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams by Carlos Davidovich MD, Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton PhD
May 21, 2025
Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams by Carlos Davidovich MD, Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton PhD
Amazon.com
Carlosdavidovich.com
Lead smarter. A handbook for your brain at work.
High pressure. High conflict. High stress. Today, too many leaders believe that these states are not just natural, but inevitable. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Using his skills as a medical doctor and his knowledge from many years in executive positions in the biotech pharmaceutical industry, in Five Brain Leadership, executive coach Carlos Davidovich walks you through the latest breakthroughs in the burgeoning fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and cognitive behavior to help you better understand your multilayered, magical mind, and how to work with it instead of against it in leading your team and building relationships.
Neuromanagement is at the intersection of neuroscience and daily life in the business world. It is leadership that is based on a full understanding of all five of our interlocking brains—our reptilian, emotional, rational, and, yes, even our heart and gut “brains.” Through practical tools and exercises, you’ll learn how to build your capacity in each of these control centers, and to recognize all the ways they are at play in how humans operate, interrelate, and react to change.
Five-Brain Leadership is your pathway toward turning good leadership into great leadership, and reaching new levels of success in all of life’s domains.
About the author
Carlos Davidovich, MD, is a performance and executive coach with over twenty years of experience. Originally educated as a medical doctor and drawing on his management experience in business executive roles for multinational pharmaceutical companies, Davidovich combines his understanding of the brain and of business to deliver lectures, workshops, and coaching modalities that help his clients apply the principles of neuromanagement within their organizations to create sustainable change. Davidovich teaches in several MBA programs in Canada and Europe, and is a thought leader with the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grade School: How Teachers Can Change Your Life: A Memoir by Anthony Massucci
May 21, 2025
Grade School: How Teachers Can Change Your Life: A Memoir by Anthony Massucci
Amazon.com
WHO ARE YOUR 5 PEOPLE?
FIND YOUR UNEXPECTED HEROES IN GRADE SCHOOL.
In Grade School, Anthony Massucci shares a deeply personal and inspiring memoir about the transformative power of unexpected support. His childhood, marked by struggles at home, was illuminated by the unwavering kindness and encouragement of his grade school teachers.
Their influence shaped his attitude, spirit, and future and serves as a beacon of hope for anyone facing challenges. At a time when many might retreat inward, Anthony chose to lean into the support system that formed around him. Beyond his mother, siblings, and extended family, his teachers became unexpected caregivers who propelled him forward.
Anthony’s story reminds us that no matter how alone we may feel during life’s challenges— whether it’s grief, abuse, divorce, or significant transitions—some people care and are ready to extend their kindness.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM GRADE SCHOOL:
THE POWER OF SUPPORT SYSTEMS: Discover how your family, friends, and unexpected mentors can lift you up during difficult times.
BEING OPEN TO KINDNESS: Learn to actively recognize and embrace the kindness and care surrounding you—even when you feel isolated.
LESSONS FROM TEACHERS WHO TRANSFORM LIVES: Explore how educators can leave a lasting impact through encouragement, wisdom, and genuine belief in their students.
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN DIFFICULT TIMES: Find inspiration in Anthony’s journey of perseverance and learn how to forge your path forward with the help of others.
FINDING YOUR “FIVE PEOPLE”: Reflect on the surprising individuals who may help guide and support you. This concept, often referred to as ‘your five people’, suggests that the people you surround yourself with significantly impact your life and can influence your personal growth and success.
Grade School is a heartfelt tribute to those who show up when we need them most.
Open your heart, and you may be surprised by who steps forward.About the author
ANTHONY MASSUCCI is an author and former Bloomberg News and Time Warner AOL Daily Finance journalist and Bloomberg TV broadcaster. For the past decade, he has run his own media firm, HiAnthony Media.
He lives in Manhattan, New York, with his son and daughter
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Courage Finds His Calm by Lisa Watson
May 21, 2025
Courage Finds His Calm by Lisa Watson
Reparent-yourself.com/
Awakentheone.org
Amazon.com
Courage Finds His Calm is a charming, yet powerful picture book that introduces young children to the practice of mindfulness and emotional regulation.
The story follows Courage, a little bunny who experiences frustration and anger when his carefully built sandcastle crumbles unexpectedly. Through the gentle guidance of his friend Callahan, Courage learns simple yet effective breathing techniques to manage his overwhelming emotions.
This picture book, part of Lisa Watson’s “Mindfulness” series, aims to equip children aged two to four with practical tools to navigate life’s inevitable disappointments and challenges. By presenting mindfulness concepts in an engaging, age-appropriate way, the book helps young readers understand the connection between their breath and emotional state.
The vivid watercolor illustrations by Isabella Clark bring Courage’s journey to life, making the learning process both fun and relatable for children. Courage Finds His Calm addresses the critical need for emotional intelligence skills in early childhood, a time when the foundations for lifelong habits are being formed.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to instill mindfulness in young hearts, Courage Finds His Calm is more than just a bedtime story—it’s a valuable life lesson wrapped in a cuddly adventure. Get ready to breathe, smile, and discover the calm within!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – One Bottle at a Time: A True Love Story; 50 Tequila Craft Cocktails by Debbie Medina-Gach
May 19, 2025
One Bottle at a Time: A True Love Story; 50 Tequila Craft Cocktails by Debbie Medina-Gach
Senorrio.com
Amazon.com
Dive into the vibrant world of mixology. One bottle at a time- a true love story is a heartfelt collection of 50 tequila craft cocktails each page unfolds a deeply personal narrative a tapestry of love, family, fate and resilience. Discover the story behind the bottle of Senor Rio tequila. Each of the fifty recipes comes with clear, step-by-step instructions, making it accessible for everyone. It’ s a celebration of creativity and a chance to unlock your hidden talents.
DEBBIE MEDINA - GACH,
FOUNDER
Debbie Medina-Gach, Co-Founder and CEO of Jalisco International Import, Inc., is a trailblazing figure in the tequila industry. Her brand, Señor Rio Tequila, co-founded with her late husband in 2007, stands as an epitome of quality and craftsmanship. With over two decades in Banking and Real Estate, Debbie's transition to entrepreneurship was driven by a desire to connect with families. Despite her professional success, she remains grounded in her values, shaped by a challenging upbringing. Motivated by personal experiences, Debbie founded the We Care Crusade to support children and families facing conditions like those of her twin granddaughters who have special needs and are her heroes. Through her work and philanthropy, she champions diversity, inclusion, and equity. A proud baby boomer and widow, Debbie cherishes family time and values personal connections, embodying a life dedicated to community welfare.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Overcoming Depression: Jim Shoopack’s Journey to Hope and Healing
May 19, 2025
Overcoming Depression: Jim Shoopack's Journey to Hope and Healing
Jimshoopack.com
About the Guest(s):
Jim Shoopack is a dedicated marathoner, mental health advocate, motivational speaker, and community volunteer. He has triumphed over significant challenges, including two battles with major depressive disorder, in 2001 and 2021. Jim uses his personal journey of overcoming depression to raise awareness and support for those silently suffering. He is notably known for completing 21 marathons, including a remarkable achievement of four marathons in four months in 2016. Jim is currently committed to completing 100 marathons as a means of reclaiming the days lost to depression and inspiring others to pursue wellness.
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of the Chris Voss Show, Chris interviews Jim Shoopack, a marathoner and mental health advocate who shares his poignant journey through battling major depressive disorder not once, but twice. Jim's story begins with an unexpected onset of depression in 2001, leading him through therapy, medication, and the transformative power of running. His narrative is a testament to resilience and the healing potential of exercise, therapy, and community support. Listeners will be captivated by Jim's quest to run 100 marathons and how this symbolizes reclaiming time lost to mental illness.
Throughout the episode, Chris and Jim delve into the societal stigma surrounding mental health, especially in men, and the harmful effects of isolation and shame. Jim emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help, sharing his personal experiences with therapists and medications, and how they significantly contributed to his recovery. In an age where social media often portrays a facade of perfection, Jim's candid accounts of overcoming deep personal struggles and his advocacy for mental health awareness offer timely and invaluable insights. Listeners will walk away with the understanding that asking for help is a brave and vital step in the journey toward recovery.
Key Takeaways:
The Power of Resilience: Jim's story highlights the importance of perseverance through mental health challenges and the life-changing impact of relentless self-care.
Breaking the Stigma: The conversation underscores the urgent need to eradicate stigmas around mental health, encouraging open dialogue and understanding.
Role of Therapy and Medication: Jim emphasizes that professional help through therapy and medication can be pivotal in managing depression.
**Support Systems: ** Surrounding oneself with supportive and caring individuals is crucial for overcoming mental health struggles.
Physical Activity's Healing Power: Engaging in activities like running can be a therapeutic tool in reclaiming one's life from the grips of depression.
Notable Quotes:
"You're worth the help, whoever you are, if you're listening and you might have those thoughts that say or you might love someone who is having those thoughts."
"It's okay to not be okay. But it's not okay to stay that way. Get help."
"Our minds are more powerful than we give ourselves credit for."
"Peace of mind is one of the biggest blessings as far as I'm concerned."
"Every interaction with a person is energy - it's either an investment or it's a withdrawal."
Resources:
Email: shoopackjim@gmail.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – You and the Sunshine, Dylan…The Life and Times of a Caring Friend by Linda Sanders
May 18, 2025
You and the Sunshine, Dylan...The Life and Times of a Caring Friend by Linda Sanders
Amazon.com
Dylan, the Golden Retriever therapy dog, has helped so many. As Sanders writes, "I considered it my responsibility to do whatever was necessary to see that he could fulfill his mission in life . . . to be of service to others." Sanders carries on Dylan's work with this book. With touching photos and heartfelt, unadorned prose, sometimes humorous, sometimes stark and uncompromising, Sanders reveals the depth and power of interspecies communication, bonding, and support.
When Dylan looked at you, his gaze penetrated directly into your soul. Any posturing of the ego or cultural assumptions of human superiority evaporated into the profound comfort of sharing the essence of one's existence with another sympathetic being. In one photo, Larry, sitting in a wheelchair, cries and calls Dylan the names of every dog he used to have. Dylan returns his gaze and the caption reads, "Yes, I'm right here, we all are." We could learn much from Dylan.
You and the Sunshine, Dylan is life-affirming, funny, touching, makes one cry, surprising, informative, and healing. The photos alone tell an incredible story of caring for others who need it most. There's no other choice, but to love this book that makes you smile between some tears. With deep psychological insight and inspired prose, Sanders breathes new life into Dylan's legacy.
Dylan's Veterinarian,
Anne Rylestone, DVM, PhD
About the Author
Linda Sanders recently retired after working for 50 years in demanding private and public sector management positions. Although she succeeded in finding time for creative pursuits of music and theater, as well as carrying out her personal mission to ease people's suffering in any small way she could, it was only after she retired that she found the time to write her first musical comedy, "Living the Island Life" and her first book, "You and the Sunshine, Dylan...".
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leading Becomes You: How to Lead from Your Own Skin By Dr. Natalie Pickering
May 18, 2025
Leading Becomes You: How to Lead from Your Own Skin By Dr. Natalie Pickering
Drnataliepickering.com
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Natalie Pickering is a distinguished work psychologist and board-certified executive coach with over 20 years of global experience in leadership and team transformation. She is dedicated to helping leaders discover their personal leadership superpowers and transform organizational cultures to fit people rather than the other way around. Previously, Dr. Pickering served as a trauma psychologist at a veterans hospital and later transitioned to the role of an internal employee assistance professional, which influenced her shift to leadership coaching. Her multifaceted approach includes psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and team development, drawing from her extensive clinical background to fortify leader identity.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss converses with the esteemed Dr. Natalie Pickering about the intricacies of leadership and identity. Natalie introduces her upcoming book, "Leading Becomes You: How to Lead From Your Own Skin," and shares groundbreaking insights into discovering leader identity and composting personal and professional experiences for growth. As a work psychologist with a storied career, Natalie highlights the importance of a personalized leadership field guide and the common pitfalls leaders face, such as imposter syndrome and burnout.
Throughout the episode, Natalie elaborates on her comprehensive approach to leadership development, emphasizing the necessity of personal reflection and connecting with one's true leadership identity. She discusses the challenges many leaders encounter, including unclear leadership identities and misplaced connection with colleagues' agendas. Using engaging analogies like "The Petrified Forest," Natalie vividly illustrates the traps of overconfidence and disconnection that leaders can fall into. Additionally, she explains her unique coaching methodologies that focus on clearing life debris, enabling leaders to unlock their highest potential and foster flourishing organizational environments.
Key Takeaways:
Individualized Leadership Development: Dr. Pickering emphasizes developing a personal leadership field guide to enhance effectiveness and prevent burnout.
Leader Identity Clarity: Understanding one's true leadership identity is crucial for motivation, decision-making, and personal alignment within a team.
Overconfidence vs. Competence: Confidence can often be mistaken for competence; leaders should strive for a balance that encourages ongoing growth and development.
The Role of Past Experiences: Past personal and professional incidents shape current leadership abilities, and addressing unresolved issues is essential for growth.
Supporting Women's Leadership: Dr. Pickering highlights the prevalence of imposter syndrome among women leaders, stressing the need for tailored support and development.
Notable Quotes:
"Leadership identity is the most underutilized performance strategy for leaders."
"The real question here is being differently."
"Confidence gets mistranslated as competence."
"People leave managers, people leave supervisors, people leave leaders—not necessarily the company."
"In the book I call that 'The Petrified Forest.'"
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tom Clancy Line of Demarcation (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) by M.P. Woodward
May 16, 2025
Tom Clancy Line of Demarcation (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) by M.P. Woodward
Amazon.com
MPwoodward.com
The discovery of an oil field off the coast of Guyana plunges Jack Ryan, Jr into a cauldron of lies in the latest entry in this New York Times bestselling series.
It starts with the destruction of a US Coast Guard cutter and the loss of her entire crew. But the USCG Claiborne was on an innocuous mission to open a sea lane between an oil field off the coast of Guyana and the refineries of southern Louisiana. The destruction of the ship, tragic as it is, won't stop that mission from continuing.
So who would sacrifice twenty-two men and women just to slow down the plan? That's the question plaguing Jack Ryan Jr. He's in Guyana to work a deal to get his company, Hendley Associates, in on the ground floor of this new discovery, but the destruction of the Claiborne and the kidnapping of the Guyanese Interior Minister make it clear that there's a malignant force working to destroy Guyana's oil industry. It's up to Jack to identify the killers before they draw a bead on him, but how can he do that when the line of demarcation between friend and foe is constantly shifting?About the author
M.P. Woodward is the NYT bestselling author of the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. books SHADOW STATE, LINE OF DEMARCATION and the Handler CIA espionage series (THE HANDLER, DEAD DROP) from Penguin Random House. He served as a U.S. Naval Intelligence officer before going on to a career in tech. For more, please visit his website or find him on social media
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Where You Once Belonged: A Novel by Lorna Graham
May 16, 2025
Where You Once Belonged: A Novel by Lorna Graham
Amazon.com
A writer at Dateline NBC tries her hand at a different kind of mystery, perfect for fans of Chandler Baker’s Whisper Network, where a cynical TV news producer sells out her principles to rise to her network’s top job, and comes face-to-face with what appears to be her idealistic teenage self.
Everleigh Page is on the cusp of greatness. Executive producer of an award-winning primetime news magazine, she’s just been offered a role never attained by a woman at her network: president of the news division. It will be her job to shape coverage of world events and mold the journalists of tomorrow.
Too bad in order to get here she’s sold out most of the principles she held as an idealistic young reporter. Too bad she’s just, at the direction of her boss, fired two of her best staffers and killed an important investigative story that could save lives. As a woman, she knows, you have to play ball to get to the top. Even if it means bending your moral code or breaking up with your boyfriend. Sean may be the love of her life, but his large, complicated family has started taking up too much of her time.
Her younger self wouldn’t recognize her. Or will she?
When a college reunion takes a mystical twist, Everleigh finds herself defending her choices to the toughest critic in the world and confronting a crucial question: can she possibly right all the wrongs she was willing to tolerate just an hour ago?About the author
Lorna Graham was born in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from Barnard College. She has written for Good Morning America and Dateline NBC. She also wrote a short film, "A Timeless Call," honoring America's military veterans, that was directed by Steven Spielberg. She lives in Greenwich Village.
The Ghost of Greenwich Village is her first novel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Messed Up Like You: How ADHD and anxiety didn’t stop me from becoming a successful entrepreneur by Rick Culleton
May 16, 2025
Messed Up Like You: How ADHD and anxiety didn't stop me from becoming a successful entrepreneur by Rick Culleton
Rickculleton.com
Amazon.com
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Rick Culleton’s answer never changed: not poor.
Messed Up Like You is the wild but true story of a troubled man hustling his way to a better life. Honest, harrowing, and hilarious, Rick’s memoir weaves flight lessons with his journey from pizza waiter to serial entrepreneur, pilot, and athlete.
It’s flight school for everyone who dreams of soaring.
Rick Culleton was 15 when he was first arrested. Unathletic and written off by his teachers, he barely finished high school and went straight to prison.
In his 20s he hustled used cars and spiraled into debt. Rick struggled with blows that would have most of us throw in the towel. He was too scared to tell his wife when he faced yet another prison sentence, this time levied by the IRS.
Has life dealt you a bad hand?
Do your past mistakes haunt you?
Does your inner voice whisper big dreams are not for you?
Messed Up Like You is the rags-to-riches story for the rest of us. If you like true stories that inspire, that make you laugh, that compel you to act, then you’ll love Rick Culleton’s memoir.
His honest and profound advice will help you
✓ Honor commitments
✓ Avoid the woe-is-me-trap
✓ Let go of anger
✓ Like yourself with all your flaws
Never, ever give up. Your past does not define you!
Buy Messed Up Like You today and take that first step to achieve your dreams.About the author
Rick Culleton is a hustler, survivor, and serial entrepreneur. He started working — and living! — in a Pizza Hut, and now owns businesses as varied as used electronics, hospitality, and real estate, including hotels in Costa Rica and Discount Electronics, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company.
Culleton says the best way to build a successful business is to solve a problem.
Beyond business, he’s a licensed pilot, taekwondo black belt, triathlon athlete, rescue diver, and advocate for at-risk children. A pilot afraid of heights, Culleton enjoys globetrotting and splits his time between Austin, New York, and Costa Rica. He and his wife, Katherine, have two grown-up children. His debut book, Messed Up Like You, proves that you can achieve your dreams regardless of your past.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – My Lord Husband’s Ring by Darlene Porter
May 16, 2025
My Lord Husband's Ring by Darlene Porter
Darleneporter.com
Amazon.com
Quite near the center of south-central of Medieval France, in the Year of Our Lord, 1535, Lady Marie Therese Caron stepped off a heavy traveling carriage in the courtyard of Aufey Castle. Youthful, gracious Marquis Robert Moreau, one of the four noblemen vassals to the Duc de Languedoc, greeted her upon arrival. His family had been tasked with administering the northernmost territory of the duchy for generations. Death is seldom planned. And Lady Marie had been orphaned at the loss of her father, le Comte' (or baron), himself a vassal of the marquis. Since she had no brothers, her cousin assumed the baronry, essentially pushing her out. As it was but weeks prior to the marriage to Lord Robert's second son, Lord Dominique, the teenage girl had been invited to Aufey prior to the event. In this moving novel, we watch the couple, against the customs of the time, fall in love. The status of wife of the second son fit just fine with the quiet girl's nature. For Lord Dominque, his role as the anticipated future seneschal of the marquisette made him the man out of the spotlight but vital to its function. He and his bride were ready to play support roles to the larger personalities that were next in line of succession. Out of the dark of night came a force of attackers. In a traitorous act the Captain-of-the-Guard had deployed far too many of the vassal knights and garrisoned soldiers away from Aufey. It gave a fatal advantage to the invaders. The Moreau dynasty fell that night. Lady Marie managed to survive the bloodbath, flee the castle and surrounding area. She found herself taken in by a generous-hearted couple, Lady Marie became simple "Marie". She found herself doing naught but marking time. Then a rumor came to town¿ One of the Moreau lords survived the attack¿
About the author
Darlene Porter’s education at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, resulted in the degree of Bachelor’s of Science, Nursing, and a minor in history. The author spent 33 years working as an RN. She currently lives in Southern California with her husband and extended family in a multi-generational home. She places exceptionally relatable characters in authentic settings with interesting situations. This is her third title published since 2017. Her other titles are available on Amazon.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Think and Grow Thin: The Revolutionary Diet and Weight-loss System That Will Change Your Life in 88 Days! by Charles D’Angelo
May 15, 2025
Think and Grow Thin: The Revolutionary Diet and Weight-loss System That Will Change Your Life in 88 Days! by Charles D'Angelo
Amazon.com
Charlesdangelo.com
Millions across this nation have eaten themselves into a prison they can’t escape – and with Think and Grow Thin, Charles D’Angelo busts down those walls and unlocks the secrets of weight-loss success. This one-stop comprehensive guide targets your mind more than your muscles to help you battle the mindset that’s making you fat. Whether you have 10, 200 or even more pounds to lose, Charles’ easy-to-follow success strategies and eating plans will give you the skills and motivation to make weight loss finally work. Filled with inspirational success stories along with photographs. You won’t believe your eyes!About the author
Although it might be hard to believe that a formerly morbidly obese person could earn national acclaim for helping hundreds of people take control of their health and habits, Charles D’Angelo has done exactly that.
A decade ago, the idea of such a bright and promising future would have been incomprehensible to Charles. He was a teenager, morbidly obese, miserable and had resigned himself to lifetime of lonely nights spent gorging on junk food in front of the TV.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How It All Ends! (White Horse Series) by Dr. Richard Ruhling
May 15, 2025
How It All Ends! (White Horse Series) by Dr. Richard Ruhling
Amazon.com
An increasing number of people are wondering, Are we getting to the biblical end-times? The answer is YES, but most people do not know that Muslims will precipitate it as seen in Christ's warning for Jerusalem.
We can expect the war against Israel to escalate with Jerusalem taken as Zechariah 14 shows. Hezbollah has already joined with Hamas. In Hebrew, hamas is translated as violence in Genesis 6:13. God knew what was coming. and the Bible says, "The Lord shall roar from Jerusalem...the heavens and earth shall shake," Joel 3:16. That earthquake will be felt worldwide as it initiates the biblical end-times.
God won't do anything without revealing it, Amos 3:7, and the next verse is the "roar" that He wants to reveal.
The “roar” is one of four ways the earthquake is encoded in Revelation. The last of seven churches, lukewarm with materialism, ended in an earthquake also encoded as a “knock” circa 63 AD. And the message to that church has 7 parallels to Luke’s wedding parable where, when Christ “knocks,” The passage links a Biblical meaning to current events, and if we understand, we can move forward to be part of Christ's kingdom after His knock (earthquake).About the author
Richard Ruhling, MD, MPH was board-certified in Internal Medicine and taught Health Science at Loma Linda University. NIH gifted his school $40 million for a study to learn why the community lived about seven years longer than other non-smokers. The study supports the benefits of a vegan or vegetarian diet and many diseases are reversible if we eat wisely.
Ruhling’s wife died from another MD’s prescription for a urinary infection and Ruhling visited US senators with medical literature showing that prescription drugs are a leading cause of illness and death. One senator said, “You are wasting your time—they own us,” speaking of drug company donations to their re-election campaigns.
Ruhling was reared a Seventh-day Adventist, but now sees all denominations as stuck in their own history and closed to new truth from the Bible. His latest book, From Lockdown to knockdown The Fall of America & New World Order. It points to Judgment for US in 2023. It shows how judgment fell on Egypt for killing Israelite babies and how the US has aborted 60 million and enslaved most people in substance abuse and negative lifestyles.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company by Patrick McGee
May 14, 2025
Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company by Patrick McGee
Amazon.com
For readers of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs and Chris Miller’s Chip War, a riveting look at how Apple helped build China’s dominance in electronics assembly and manufacturing only to find itself trapped in a relationship with an authoritarian state making ever-increasing demands.
After struggling to build its products on three continents, Apple was lured by China’s seemingly inexhaustible supply of cheap labor. Soon it was sending thousands of engineers across the Pacific, training millions of workers, and spending hundreds of billions of dollars to create the world’s most sophisticated supply chain. These capabilities enabled Apple to build the 21st century’s most iconic products—in staggering volume and for enormous profit.
Without explicitly intending to, Apple built an advanced electronics industry within China, only to discover that its massive investments in technology upgrades had inadvertently given Beijing a power that could be weaponized.
In Apple in China, journalist Patrick McGee draws on more than two hundred interviews with former executives and engineers, supplementing their stories with unreported meetings held by Steve Jobs, emails between top executives, and internal memos regarding threats from Chinese competition. The book highlights the unknown characters who were instrumental in Apple’s ascent and who tried to forge a different path, including the Mormon missionary who established the Apple Store in China; the “Gang of Eight” executives tasked with placating Beijing; and an idealistic veteran whose hopes of improving the lives of factory workers were crushed by both Cupertino’s operational demands and Xi Jinping’s war on civil society.
Apple in China is the sometimes disturbing and always revelatory story of how an outspoken, proud company that once praised “rebels” and “troublemakers”—the company that encouraged us all to “Think Different”—devolved into passively cooperating with a belligerent regime that increasingly controls its fate.
About the author
Patrick McGee led Apple coverage at the Financial Times from 2019 to 2023 and won a San Francisco Press Club Award for his coverage of the company. He joined the newspaper in 2013, in Hong Kong, before reporting from Germany and California. His reporting in the last decade has centered on upheavals in technology, including autonomous cars, electric vehicles, and major developments in the supply chain.
Previously, he was a bond reporter at the Wall Street Journal. He received a Master's in Global Diplomacy from SOAS, University of London, where his thesis focused on the US military budget and competition with China. He has also a degree in Religious Studies from the University of Toronto. Originally from Calgary, Canada, he and his family make their home in the Bay Area.
Patrick is a keen runner, reader of history, and traveller.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Black Sheep Christian Podcast: Exploring Faith and Life Journeys
May 13, 2025
Black Sheep Christian Podcast: Exploring Faith and Life Journeys
Black-sheep-christian.captivate.fm
About the Guest(s):
Ashley Rutledge is the host of the Black Sheep Christian Podcast, a show dedicated to discussing faith, spirituality, and the challenges of interpreting ancient religious texts in modern times. Ashley, embracing her role as a self-proclaimed "black sheep," is recognized for her curiosity-driven discussions that question traditional beliefs. Her podcast features interviews with pastors, everyday people, and experts, aiming to explore diverse spiritual journeys and insights.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Ashley Rutledge, the vibrant host of the Black Sheep Christian Podcast. Ashley shares her intriguing journey from a non-committal observer of religion to a curious and questioning believer who seeks answers through her podcast. The conversation turns lively as both Chris and Ashley delve into what it means to be a "black sheep," the first child experience, and how they navigated familial and religious expectations.
In a candid and humorous dialogue, Ashley discusses the origins of her podcast, sparked by a dream during the pandemic and her renewed connection with faith through her brother’s baptism and spiritual journey. She reflects on her growth from merely attending church to actively exploring the tenets of Christianity, not through blind devotion but inquiry and understanding. Chris and Ashley also humorously touch on sibling rivalries, contrasting church atmospheres, and the broader implications of organized religion in today’s digital age. Tune in to find a fresh perspective on faith and spirituality, one that welcomes questions and navigates the complexities of belief with a modern lens.
Key Takeaways:
The Black Sheep Identity: Both Chris Voss and Ashley Rutledge identify as black sheep, recognizing the curiosity and questioning nature that comes along with it.
Pandemic Inspiration: Ashley was inspired to relaunch her podcast during the pandemic, using her newfound time to explore and question faith-based teachings actively.
Diverse Church Experiences: There is a marked difference in church atmospheres, highlighting how varied worship can be, from somber to spirited.
Journey to Faith: Ashley describes her transition from a traditional Christian upbringing to a more engaged and questioning believer, spurred on by familial influences.
Open Conversations: The importance of open dialogue in understanding and living by religious teachings, promoting a journey of exploration rather than blind faith.
Notable Quotes:
"Part of it is, as a black sheep, what makes us so unique and so special is that we question and we explore."
"Sometimes you gotta, you know, lay down the law. Boundaries with a fist."
"With black sheep Christian, it's really about just going an extra step and just exploring God's word."
"With this podcast it is with pastors, everyday people, experts… trying to apply this ancient textbook to today."
"It's the people who, how they position and the rules around God is the problem."
Resources:
Ashley Rutledge's Podcast: Black Sheep Christian Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.
Email for Guest Inquiries: BlackSheepChristian@gmail.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring Collectible Exchange and Sports Memorabilia with Brandon Steiner
May 13, 2025
Exploring Collectible Exchange and Sports Memorabilia with Brandon Steiner
Collectiblexchange.com
About the Guest(s):
Brandon Steiner is a negotiation virtuoso and successful entrepreneur known for transforming a modest $4,000 investment into a sports memorabilia empire. As the founder of Steiner Sports, he built the enterprise into a $50 million company over 35 years. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of CollectibleXchange, a platform dedicated to the trading and authenticating of sports collectibles and memorabilia. His innovative approach, combined with groundbreaking partnerships and exclusive deals involving major athletes and iconic sports institutions, has positioned him as a leader in the memorabilia industry.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to a thrilling episode of "The Chris Voss Show," featuring Brandon Steiner, a negotiation virtuoso and memorabilia mogul, sharing the fascinating journey of building a sports memorabilia empire. Tune in as Brandon unveils the intricate world of CollectibleXchange, where collectibles from baseball, basketball, football, and entertainment come to life, giving fans the chance to cherish their favorite moments. Packed with anecdotes about partnerships with top athletes and iconic sports franchises, this episode is a goldmine of insights into the art of negotiation and innovative business strategies.
In this exciting episode, Brandon Steiner delves into the inspiration behind creating CollectibleXchange, emerging from a personal need to organize his vast collection. He discusses the meticulous process of authenticating and trading memorabilia, ensuring transparency and trust in a market often clouded by fake signatures. Highlighting fascinating ventures like collaborating with the Savannah Bananas and various universities, Brandon shares how CollectibleXchange is revolutionizing the memorabilia landscape. He also touches upon the potential of expanding into music collectibles, an untapped market he is eager to explore. Dive into this captivating conversation to uncover the intricacies of the collectibles industry and Brandon's vision for its future growth.
Key Takeaways:
Brandon Steiner transformed a small investment into a memorabilia empire, exemplifying the power of strategic negotiation and innovation.
CollectibleXchange offers a transparent platform to trade souvenirs, catering to sports and entertainment fans worldwide, ensuring authenticity and reliability.
Brandon addresses the challenges in the memorabilia industry, such as the prevalence of counterfeit items and the importance of trustworthy verification processes.
The expansion into untapped markets, including music collectibles, showcases Brandon's entrepreneurial spirit and vision for growth.
Personal anecdotes and entertaining stories reveal the passion and dedication driving Brandon's successful career in the memorabilia sector.
Notable Quotes:
"Everything starts with my wife. I'm just an assistant here, frankly." – Brandon Steiner
"I organized, it took me several months as I go and help people with their collections. It's not like an overnight, which is why people don't want to deal with it." – Brandon Steiner
"The core of all collectibles is the stuff real." – Brandon Steiner
"Don't age out and don't let people dictate when your careers end. You dictate when it ends and you keep going." – Brandon Steiner
"If you love what you're doing, the money is really insignificant." – Brandon Steiner
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Christ Is in Me: The Hope of Glory/Victory The Autobiography of Salma Carunia Carter by Salma Carunia Carter
May 13, 2025
Christ Is in Me: The Hope of Glory/Victory The Autobiography of Salma Carunia Carter by Salma Carunia Carter
Amazon.com
An orphan girl's extraordinary journey of faith, hope, and courage!
Follow in Salma's footsteps from beginning her life in 1944, arriving as an orphan at Amy Carmichael's Dohnavur Fellowship South India, her daily school life as a student, including many lively adventures and travails. She was given little hope of becoming educated, but still persevered, even later becoming a teacher at the fellowship, and then going to seminary, where she received her calling to do the work of an evangelist and fulfill her ministry (2 Timothy 4:5).
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
--1 Peter 4:18
She went on to teach in the Himalayas, where she received a great prophecy to go abroad and study at missionary school and become a missionary. However, a great obstacle stood in her way: she needed to obtain a passport, but as an orphan, the path forward was difficult, but she overcame it by faith. Her visa was then obtained by divine intervention! Her faith, hope, and courage in the Lord Jesus Christ helped her to clear all obstacles that stood in her way in this voyage. Victory belongs to the Lord!
Christ is in me, the hope of glory.
--Colossians 1:27
Her story then took her to America, where she met her husband. This story will be unfolded in the next book, yet to come...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Healthcare: CrowdHealth’s Alternative to Traditional Insurance
May 12, 2025
Revolutionizing Healthcare: CrowdHealth's Alternative to Traditional Insurance
Joincrowdhealth.com
About the Guest(s):
Andy Schoonover, an innovative entrepreneur and former executive, has made significant strides in redefining the healthcare landscape. With a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia, Andy gained extensive experience at Host Marriott Corporation, managing over $1.5 billion in transactions. His entrepreneurial journey flourished at Stanford Business School, leading to the co-founding of Blue Canyon Capital, where he achieved a tenfold return on acquisition. As the founder of CrowdHealth, Andy is committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone. CrowdHealth empowers individuals to navigate medical expenses more efficiently, save significantly on healthcare costs, and access superior care.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss sits down with Andy Schoonover, the founder of CrowdHealth, to explore his groundbreaking approach to transforming the healthcare system. Andy shares his journey from managing substantial transactions at Marriott to co-founding Blue Canyon Capital and, ultimately, establishing CrowdHealth. He discusses his company's innovative business model, which aims to eliminate traditional health insurance, allowing individuals to pay doctors directly and avoid bureaucratic obstacles.
The conversation dives deep into the mechanisms of CrowdHealth, emphasizing how it empowers its community members by reducing healthcare costs through direct payment and negotiation of medical bills. This alternative model retains transparency by letting members see where their contributions are going and fosters a supportive community that shares the financial burden of medical expenses. With over 10,000 participants actively engaging in funding each other's healthcare needs, CrowdHealth has successfully created an enticing alternative to the complex and often frustrating world of health insurance.
Key Takeaways:
Breaking the Health Insurance Model: CrowdHealth provides an alternative by allowing direct payments to doctors, bypassing middlemen and reducing costs.
Community Funding: Members contribute $55 monthly and are occasionally asked to donate up to an additional $140 to help others in the community with significant medical expenses.
Cost Savings: On average, members save 40-50% compared to traditional health insurance, demonstrating the financial efficacy of this model.
No Network Restrictions: Members have the freedom to choose any healthcare provider, facilitating access to alternative and traditional medical care alike.
Incentives for Healthy Living: CrowdHealth offers discounts to those maintaining healthy lifestyles, similar to premium reductions for safe drivers in car insurance policies.
Notable Quotes:
"We're trying to ditch health insurance. We're trying to give people a real alternative to health insurance." – Andy
"When you get your care and then don't worry about the price later until you get something in the mail. And you hope the health insurance plan is gonna pay for it." – Andy
"200,000 families last year went bankrupt due to a medical expense, even though they had health insurance." – Andy
"If you have the buyer of a service and the seller of the same service both wanting the price to go up… the price is gonna go up." – Andy
"We can find you a really good [doctor] at a really reasonable price." – Andy
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Ghostwriting Advantage: Everything You Need to Know About Ghostwriting Your Book by Richard G Lowe Jr
May 11, 2025
The Ghostwriting Advantage: Everything You Need to Know About Ghostwriting Your Book by Richard G Lowe Jr
Thewritingking.com
Amazon.com
You’ve built something valuable. A business. A message. A legacy. Now it's time to put it into words.
The Ghostwriting Advantage pulls back the curtain on a world few people talk about—where leaders, coaches, and business owners get their ideas turned into powerful books without having to write a single page themselves.
Richard Lowe Jr. has ghostwritten over 50 books for professionals across industries. In this candid, practical guide, he explains how a ghostwritten book can help you attract clients, earn credibility, and grow your brand—and why you don’t need to do it all on your own.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✔️ Why most authors don’t make money from book sales—and what actually creates long-term return
✔️ What a good ghostwriter does (and doesn’t do), and how to find the right one for your voice and goals
✔️ How books turn into speaking gigs, consulting contracts, media features, and strategic introductions
✔️ Real case studies from leaders who used ghostwriting to grow their careers and impact
✔️ The step-by-step process of turning your expertise into a book that feels authentic—and gets results
✔️ What to watch out for when hiring, collaborating, and promoting a ghostwritten book
Whether you’re a founder with a story to tell, a coach ready to scale, or a CEO looking to share your ideas, this book offers a clear path forward.
No jargon. No hype. Just a smart, honest look at how a book can open doors—and how the right ghostwriter can help you walk through them.
✅ This book is for you if:
You have valuable knowledge or experience and want to publish, but don’t have time to write it
You’re curious about how ghostwriting works—and whether it’s worth the investment
You’ve tried to start a book and got stuck, stalled, or overwhelmed
You want to leave something lasting behind, but you need a guide to get it done
You’re looking for a strategic way to grow your business or expand your influence
About the author
After spending over 33 years in the computer and information technology industry, Richard decided to take an early retirement to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional writer and published author. Richard is a leader in the computer industry, serving as Vice President of Consulting at Software Techniques and Beck Computer Systems before settling down as Director of Computer Operations at Trader Joe’s. During his twenty-year tenure at that esteemed company, he focused on computer security and preparing for the possibility of disaster.
In addition to creating hundreds of articles for the web and blogs, Richard actively works as a professional ghostwriter. In that role, he has completed books on a wide variety of subjects including memoirs, business volumes, and novels. Because of his in-depth background in software management and computer security, Richard has ghostwritten a number of major books in those areas.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Collective Vengeance: A 27-Year-Old Coerced Abortion Jeopardizes a Supreme Court Nomination by Joseph Stanley
May 11, 2025
Collective Vengeance: A 27-Year-Old Coerced Abortion Jeopardizes a Supreme Court Nomination by Joseph Stanley
Amazon.com
Stanleywrites.com
Discover Dark Secrets and High Stakes in This Gripping Thriller that Dares You to Look Away!
In the heart of New York, Samantha Mieras, a seasoned private equity specialist, collaborates with Jack Gallagher, a pardoned felon, on a dangerous quest for vengeance. The catalyst? A haunting demand made twenty-seven years ago, shrouded in secrets, deception, and the dark corridors of judicial power.
Step into the pulse-pounding world of Collective Vengeance, where Joseph Stanley weaves a tapestry of suspense, mystery, and high-stakes drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last.
Follow Samantha and Jack as they confront their own demons to find a delicate balance between their working and personal relationship. All while exposing the clandestine motives of a privilege-minded organization, Aegis, and its Supreme Court nominee, David Jaymes, who raped and impregnated Samantha when she was a sixteen-year-old minor.
The cast of characters, including an investigative reporter, Jaymes's executive assistant, a Senator and his young promiscuous wife, and a seasoned wartime photojournalist, adds layers of complexity to the narrative.
As treacherous adversaries lurk in the shadows, manipulating events to their advantage, Samantha's team struggles to navigate a maze of concealed relationships, menacing threats, and illicit encounters. Will vengeance be their reward, or will it come at a price too high to bear?
Collective Vengeance is more than a thriller; it's a mirror reflecting the contemporary debates on individual rights, political interference, and the judiciary. Dive into a world where every revelation raises the stakes, and justice hangs in the balance. Are you ready for the truth?About the author
Joseph Stanley, a baby boomer Capricorn spent high school and two years of college in a true-to-form sixties garage band of West Michigan fame. He spent five years in the U.S. Army, including two years in Vietnam, from which he’s thankful that he returned alive and of sound mind. After service, he worked in medical sales and sales management before launching an entrepreneurial enterprise, where he spent 35 years traveling the country, conducting seminars, and writing policy manuals, newsletters, and training programs. In retirement, he battled depression, which led to his venturing into writing fiction. He continues writing and living in the Northern Michigan village of Onekama
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Emotional Intelligence and Psycho Nutrition: Transforming Lives with Tricia Parido
May 09, 2025
Emotional Intelligence and Psycho Nutrition: Transforming Lives with Tricia Parido
Triciaparido.com
Turningleavesrecovery.com
About the Guest(s):
Tricia Parido is a prominent consultant in psycho nutrition and a master addiction specialist. She is the founder of Turning Leaves Recovery Life and Wellness Coaching and is widely recognized as a creator and speaker. Tricia's innovative "Total Emotional Performance App" is designed to help high-achieving professionals ditch emotional chaos, stop simply coping, and live with clarity, confidence, and emotional agility. She has over a decade of experience in helping individuals upgrade their mental game both personally and professionally through her "no fluff" methodology that emphasizes action over affirmations.
Episode Summary:
In this riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss dives deep into the complexities of emotional intelligence and psycho nutrition with expert guest Tricia Parido. Known for her trailblazing work in addiction recovery and emotional well-being, Tricia provides intricate insights into how emotional agility can shape personal and professional spheres. This episode promises to leave listeners not only enlightened but equipped with actionable strategies to enhance their emotional resilience.
The intriguing conversation unravels the layers of human nature, emphasizing the importance of transitioning from emotional intelligence to emotional agility. This episode is a haven for those dealing with the emotional chaos of daily life and desiring a transformative journey. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional insights, Tricia delves into the physiological impacts of substance reliance and the critical need for internal validation over external social media affirmation. Listeners are invited to explore the concept of psycho nutrition and how aligning dietary intake can enhance mental clarity and emotional stability. Tune in to discover how to formulate responses to life's challenges that align with personal values and desired emotional states.
Key Takeaways:
Transition to Emotional Agility: Learn to move beyond emotional intelligence to cultivate a state of emotional agility, which involves proactive, strategic responses instead of impulsive reactions.
The Impact of External Validation: Understand the pitfalls of relying on social media and other external sources for self-worth, especially prevalent among women.
Psycho Nutrition Fundamentals: Explore how dietary habits profoundly affect mental health and emotional well-being, and the importance of personalizing nutrition to fit your physiological needs.
Substance and Emotional Dependency: Discover insights into how dependency on alcohol or food as an emotional crutch ties into greater emotional chaos and how to transition away from such dependencies.
Cultivation of Personal Strategy: Embrace individualized strategies and systems for emotional and mental health improvement, moving beyond generic self-help approaches.
Notable Quotes:
"The only true thing that changes life is action."
"We need to be emotionally agile, to boogie board with those emotions and see them coming."
"We're not designed to get over things; we're built to move through them with clarity and strategy."
"Our learned behaviors around alcohol might start from what childhood showed us as normal."
"Just because you're making healthy choices doesn't mean they're right for your engine."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Soul Wars: An Adventure into the Supernatural by Chris Kline
May 08, 2025
Soul Wars: An Adventure into the Supernatural by Chris Kline
Authorchriskline.com
Amazon.com
This story was written and birthed from the spirit and imagination of the author.
The characters and situations will hold the reader's attention because they are so common and believable. Have you noticed in your family line one generation to the next besetting habits, tempers, abuse, poverty, cancer, or early deaths? This story shows the trail of evil and good spirits in the lives of four families. It is shocking how evil spirits can manipulate family members to turn against each other, but on the other hand, angels prevent some of the evil before and during the encounter. Through characters like ourselves read and see how they operate even in a normal family.
Every once and a while a new author comes out with a realistic novel that will entertain you over a couple of nights and then some. The characters are likeable and some just plain evil.
Those such characters are in this book, and you will find yourself rooting for some and hoping for demise with others. Of course, some must get killed off. Most of the events, good and bad are common to us all. Temptations, lust, anger, and fear emerge triggered by outside influence and even accidental death. Behind the scenes orchestrating mishaps or challenging good choices are angels of various, and motives. Spirits will get permission to activate and agitate the family's unchecked emotions. The story revolves around four families in the Midwest that from grandparents down there is a line of deception out to control destinies. They all are walking in the supernatural by choice and set them up to fail or succeed. As you let your mind wrap around the people of this town, you may think of someone you know or even yourself being led in the same direction.
In the spirit world, much activity, good or bad are possible by permission and the schemes are directed toward humans. Young and old alike. Sometimes these supernatural creatures illuminate in our sphere just for moments or stay with a family for generations. We are all subjected to them just like the families in our story.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unveiling Shen Yun: Chinese Dance, Culture, and Controversy
May 08, 2025
Unveiling Shen Yun: Chinese Dance, Culture, and Controversy
Shenyun.com
Leeshailemish.com
About the Guest(s):
Leeshai Lemish serves as the MC and podcast host for the Shen Yun Performing Arts, a globally renowned classical Chinese dance and music company. Having joined the company at its inception in 2006, Lemish has emceed nearly 2,000 performances in prestigious venues worldwide, including Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the London Coliseum. Lemish is also a dedicated activist, documenting over 100 cases of alleged Chinese Communist Party interference with Shen Yun. In addition to his performance and advocacy work, he hosts the podcast "Shen Yun Voices," giving voice to the stories behind the team.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Leeshai Lemish, MC and podcast host for Shen Yun Performing Arts. The episode delves into Shen Yun's mission to revive 5,000 years of authentic Chinese culture, a task complicated by censorship from the Chinese Communist Party, which opposes representations of China that predate its rule. With gripping revelations about the struggles and triumphs of performing this culturally rich art form globally, Lemish sheds light on the enduring spirit and creative journey of Shen Yun.
The podcast moves through the company's origins to its spectacular stages across the world, emphasizing the transformative power of Shen Yun's classical Chinese dance and music. Lemish shares personal anecdotes, revealing the arrests and threats that employees like him face from Chinese authorities due to Shen Yun's message, which prioritizes cultural authenticity and spiritual freedom. This episode resonates with powerful themes of art, resilience, and truth, all underscored by the threat posed to art that defies modern political narratives.
Key Takeaways:
Shen Yun Performing Arts is dedicated to reviving traditional Chinese culture, showcasing it globally, and highlighting the conditions under which the current Chinese regime operates.
Artistic expression through Shen Yun is not merely about performance but also preserving a cultural lineage that the Communist Party has attempted to eliminate.
The perceived threat by Shen Yun to the Chinese Communist Party has led to a series of alleged sabotage attempts, including threats to performers and partnering venues worldwide.
Leeshai Lemish's involvement with Shen Yun reflects a greater commitment to spiritual practices and understanding Chinese culture while confronting censorship.
Despite political pressure and threats, Shen Yun continues to perform worldwide, embracing global support and continuing its mission to educate and inspire through art.
Notable Quotes:
"They're very afraid of that because to establish their legitimacy, they felt that they had to wipe it out."
"Maybe there's something I could do about this. I actually, in 2001 went to China and meditated in public and was immediately arrested."
"This idea of reclaiming virtue to put it in a kind of metaphysical way of reclaiming integrity."
"If you control the press. And, and so that was in 2001. And at the time we really didn't know."
"Knowing that I learned the lesson to know unless you find you're giggling and caroling us can't have Kansas fighting rotting this of sunshine muggles."
Join Chris Voss and Leeshai Lemish in this riveting episode that goes beyond the stage and highlights the immense cultural and political landscapes that Shen Yun navigates. Tune in to the full episode for a deeper understanding of the beauty, challenges, and inspirations that influence Shen Yun's global journey. Stay tuned for more from The Chris Voss Show, bringing you transformative conversations with extraordinary visionaries.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sofia-Brussels-Washington: From Serfdom to Freedom to Self-Accomplishment: Finding the American Dream by Michael Gloukhov
May 06, 2025
Sofia-Brussels-Washington: From Serfdom to Freedom to Self-Accomplishment: Finding the American Dream by Michael Gloukhov
Sofia-brussels-washington.com
Amazon.com
Sofia-Brussels-Washington: From Serfdom to Freedom to Self-Accomplishment: Finding the American Dream is a memoir of Michael Gloukhov’s remarkable life from his war-torn youth to his thriving adulthood.
Michael Stoianov Gloukhov was born in June 1944 during the heaviest bombing of Sofia by the US Air Corps. His parents were forced to divorce because his father was an officer in the pre-communist Royal Army. Michael graduated in 1963 and was conscripted in the Bulgarian Army for two years. To avoid membership in the Communist party, he declined to go to Reserve Officer’s School and went instead as a Private in the mechanized Infantry. Eventually, he escaped to Belgium, followed by his mother and little sister. He earned a degree in Political Science while he drove a taxicab and in the 1980s became an international radio broadcaster with the Bulgarian Service of the Voice of America. Gloukhov joined the US Navy Reserve in 1987 at the age of 43, serving all over the world due to his unique, multifaceted background. He is currently married to the former Miss Dobrinka Droumeva and has a son, Ryan, who is now aged 30.About the author
After spending over 33 years in the computer and information technology industry, Richard decided to take an early retirement to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional writer and published author. Richard is a leader in the computer industry, serving as Vice President of Consulting at Software Techniques and Beck Computer Systems before settling down as Director of Computer Operations at Trader Joe’s. During his twenty-year tenure at that esteemed company, he focused on computer security and preparing for the possibility of disaster.
In addition to creating hundreds of articles for the web and blogs, Richard actively works as a professional ghostwriter. In that role, he has completed books on a wide variety of subjects including memoirs, business volumes, and novels. Because of his in-depth background in software management and computer security, Richard has ghostwritten a number of major books in those areas.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Jane Sparks Trilogy by Xiomara Rodriguez
May 06, 2025
The Jane Sparks Trilogy by Xiomara Rodriguez
Writerxiomararodriguez.com
Amazon.com
The Jane Sparks Trilogy is a compendium of my three books. How Could it Be is a family mystery that needs to be solved within a crime that also needs to be solved.The two main characters, San Francisco Police Department Lieutenant Jane Sparks and FBI Senior Special Agent Fran Morris, find themselves in a mystery of their own as they try to find a killer and a smuggler.And the Story Continues. This second book takes the crime-solving skills of twin sisters, Captain Jane Sparks of the SFPD and Special Agent Fran Morris of the FBI, into the dark underbelly of horse racing and the criminal element that thrives there. New Beginning Maybe? Is the 3rd installment of the adventures of the crime-solving team of twin sisters, Captain Jane Sparks of the SFPD and Special Agent Fran Morris of the FBI. This book takes the sisters into the world of stolen art and antiquities and takes them into different roads in their lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring Kayco Beyond’s Healthy and Convenient Food Innovations
May 06, 2025
Exploring Kayco Beyond's Healthy and Convenient Food Innovations
Kayco.com
About the Guest(s):
Michelle Abo is the General Manager of Kayco Beyond, a division under the world's largest provider of kosher products, Caco. With over 30 years of varied experience across commercial marketing, operations leadership, and brand building within the consumer products industry, Michelle has skillfully overseen strategic commercial plans and general management for numerous organizations. Her tenure at Kayco Beyond, starting in August 2024, involves overseeing innovative and health-focused brands like Dorot Gardens, Mighty Sesame, Wonder Juice, Absolutely Gluten Free, and Ology.
Episode Summary:
Dive into the wonderful world of Caco Beyond as General Manager Michelle Abo discusses the brand's commitment to offering nutritious and convenient food solutions. In this episode of the Chris Voss Show, Michelle outlines her role in managing Kayco Beyond's diverse product line, including Dorot Gardens, Mighty Sesame, and more. Her insights reveal an overarching theme of health consciousness, kosher food importance, and innovative packaging, tailored to ensure convenience without sacrificing the product's nutritional integrity.
Michelle passionately elaborates on the importance of providing healthier, better-tasting options for consumers across various marketplaces, noting the growing demand for gluten-free and organic products. As she outlines the unique benefits and market innovations of Kayco Beyond's products, such as the pre-portioned garlic and herbs and the easy-to-use tahini squeeze bottles, Michelle illuminates the positive impacts of dietary awareness and the shifts toward cleaner food labeling. Throughout the episode, the conversation touches on the health benefits, strategic marketing initiatives, and the consumer-focused mission driving Caco Beyond's distinctive offerings in health-conscious nutrition.
Key Takeaways:
Health-Focused Innovation: Kayco Beyond is transforming the way consumers approach healthier eating with products like pre-portioned garlic cubes and easily squeezable tahini, enhancing convenience while maintaining nutritional value.
Kosher and Clean Labeling: The kosher certification is not only a cultural staple but also a signifier of cleanliness and health, appealing to a broad audience seeking trustworthy food sources.
Diverse and Sustainable Product Lines: Offerings like the Absolutely Gluten-Free range and 100% organic Wonder Juice leverage sustainability and convenience to meet consumer demand for better-for-you options.
Brand Equity and Market Growth: The established brand equity of Kayco Beyond positions it to expand into additional markets like micro markets and convenience stores, reinforcing their strong presence in natural and specialty grocers.
Spicy Trends and Consumer Engagement: The increasing popularity of spicy foods underscores a larger consumer desire for adventurous, flavorful options, which Kayco Beyond caters to with innovative product extensions.
Notable Quotes:
"One cube of our garlic is one clove of garlic; one cube of our other products like ginger or basil is a teaspoon. It's pop, drop, and done."
"Our products are more than just certified kosher; they're part of making America healthy again."
"Mighty Sesame was the originator of the squeeze bottle, making tahini easy to use on breads, salads, and hamburgers without separation."
"For me, every day it's like my first day at work. Every day is a joyous adventure."
"There's a strong trend towards consumers wanting to know where their food comes from, demanding transparency in sourcing and ingredient labeling."
Resources:
Dorot Gardens: dorotgardens.com
Mighty Sesame: Mightysesameco.com
Wonder Juice: drinkwonderjuices.com
Absolutely Gluten Free: absolutelygf.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life by Michelle Chalfant
May 05, 2025
The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life by Michelle Chalfant
Amazon.com
Theadultchair.com
It’s time to find your power, learn how to love yourself, and break free of the limiting patterns and beliefs that are keeping you stuck—from the therapist behind the popular podcast The Michelle Chalfant Show.
“An excellent ‘how to act like an adult’ manual that would assist anyone looking to shelve self-doubt, handle triggers, relinquish grudges, and learn self-compassion.”—Library Journal (starred review)
Many of us were never shown what it truly means to be an adult. Instead, we learned unhealthy patterns from parents who, themselves, had never been taught. It is no surprise that we often find ourselves filled with self-doubt, stuck in feelings of overwhelm, and trapped in unfulfilling or dead-end relationships.
But there is a way out.
After decades of working with clients, therapist, coach, and podcast host Michelle Chalfant passionately believes in the potential for every person to awaken to their true selves and create a life filled with purpose and joy. Her Adult Chair model fuses spirituality and psychology, making complex concepts accessible and practical.
The Adult Chair explores the three key stages of human development using a framework of three chairs: “The Child Chair,” “The Adolescent Chair,” and “The Adult Chair.” By understanding and working through each stage, you’ll identify how your early life experiences shaped your thoughts, behaviors, and self-worth. This insight alone is powerful, but Chalfant’s five pillars of healthy adult living also provide simple, practical tools to help you permanently release the negative beliefs and behaviors holding you back.
This is the manual we all needed while growing up, and it’s not too late to learn from it now—a way to grow into adults who feel worthy, empowered, lovable, and confident. No matter what you want help with, The Adult Chair is your path to self-discovery, healing, and personal transformation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Harrison Smith on New Gay Conservative Dating App: BAEsed
May 05, 2025
Harrison Smith on New Gay Conservative Dating App: BAEsed
BAEsed.com
therapistofwesthollywood.com
About the Guest(s):
Harrison Smith is the founder, CEO, and creator of Based, a revolutionary new dating app specifically designed for gay conservatives. He is a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience in trauma recovery and addiction treatment. Harrison's mission with Based is to provide a unique platform for gay individuals who feel alienated by mainstream dating apps and traditional conservative spaces, promoting real connections through shared conservative values.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss in this eye-opening episode of The Chris Voss Show, where he chats with Harrison Smith, the visionary behind Based, a new dating app catering to gay conservatives. With a background in mental health therapy, Harrison shares his motivations and journey in creating a community-focused platform that celebrates conservative values while promoting authenticity and personal growth. Explore the entrepreneurial challenges and unique features of Based, including its personality assessments tailored for conservative users.
In an engaging and candid discussion, Chris and Harrison delve into the complexities of both dating and entrepreneurship. Harrison walks us through his experiences of feeling culturally isolated within both the gay and conservative communities, leading him to create Based. Discover how this app is not just another dating platform but a supportive community where individuality and respect are prioritized. Learn about the innovative features and entrepreneurial insights that make Based a standout in the realm of dating apps.
Key Takeaways:
Harrison Smith founded Based to create a dating app for gay conservatives feeling alienated by mainstream platforms.
Based focuses on community, personal growth, and authentic connections through shared conservative ideals.
Harrison leveraged his mental health background to design in-depth personality assessments fostering self-awareness and better dating choices.
Entrepreneurship in tech can be daunting but rewarding, and requires constant problem-solving and a belief in one's mission.
Based offers a unique space where gay conservatives can openly express themselves without fear of backlash.
Notable Quotes:
"Coming out as conservative was harder than coming out as gay ever was."
"When it comes to personal growth, it's hard to figure out where you belong if you don’t have a true understanding of who you are."
"Base is much more than just a place to swipe. It's a space for real connection, shared values, and unapologetic individuality."
"The best therapists you'll find are the craziest ones. They can manage it."
"If you're part of the gay community and just don't identify with the mainstream gay culture, then join Based."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Outwork Them All: A Gen X Guide to Business and Leadership Success by Sean P Kling
May 04, 2025
Outwork Them All: A Gen X Guide to Business and Leadership Success by Sean P Kling
Amazon.com
Seankling.com
From Stuck in a Rut to Unparalleled Success: Unleash the Power of Generation X Wisdom to Succeed
Building a business can be filled with uncertainties, things you can’t control, and the constant search for growth. Whether you’re a small-business owner feeling stuck in a rut or someone just starting out, the right path is rarely obvious and is always full of obstacles.
Thankfully, there’s a group of people with decades of experience about what works and what doesn’t. Extracting that expertise means you don’t have to make the same mistakes to enjoy success.
Serial entrepreneur and proud Gen Xer, Sean Kling, reveals the untold practices and attitudes that have propelled Generation X to extraordinary success. As younger generations may have overlooked some of these invaluable business secrets, Sean brings them back into the spotlight. He delves into his generation’s upbringing, showcasing how these practices are deeply rooted in their experiences, and explains how they can work wonders in helping you achieve your personal and business goals.
You’ll learn:
Untapped networking opportunities hidden beyond the digital world.
Five action steps to build a team of like-minded people in order to create a comfortable company culture.
The must-have advisors that make up your inner circle, so your personal blind spots never go unnoticed.
A 9-step protocol to help you rebound, reinvent, and recoup when your business starts to wear and tear.
A no-nonsense guide to forgo costly software and run your business with more efficiency.
Embrace the proven wisdom of Generation X and its time-tested strategies. Read and implement Outwork Them All today and embark on a transformative journey that will position your business for unparalleled success.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discovering Net2Phone Coach: Revolutionizing Remote Work and Employee Productivity
May 03, 2025
Discovering Net2Phone Coach: Revolutionizing Remote Work and Employee Productivity
net2phone.com/coach
About the Guest(s):
Jonah Fink is the President of Net2Phone Coach, a platform focused on disrupting technology to change global communication methods. As a pivotal member of Net2Phone's original sales team, Jonah has been instrumental in driving investment strategies and building robust partner programs globally.
Zali Ritholtz serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Net2Phone Coach. With over 15 years of experience in telecommunications, Zali has been fundamental in founding and managing a successful hosted PBX startup. He brings a creative and analytical mindset to Net2Phone and spearheads product growth both nationally and internationally.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris engages with Jonah Fink and Zali Ritholtz from Net2Phone Coach to delve into how their platform revolutionizes communications, especially in a world embracing remote work. The discussion centers around the innovative Net2Phone Coach platform, a tool designed to enhance productivity and performance for businesses of all sizes by leveraging AI technology.
The episode unfolds with insights from Jonah and Zali on how Net2Phone Coach optimizes communication in today's remote and hybrid working environments. With detailed discussions on how AI can analyze employee communications to improve performance, the conversation highlights the relevance of AI in driving efficiency and accountability. Listeners gain valuable insights on how businesses can employ Net2Phone to enhance transparency, recognize top performers, and ultimately increase revenue and reduce churn.
Key Takeaways:
Net2Phone Coach focuses on leveraging AI to enhance employee productivity and transparency in remote work settings.
The platform is a disruptive SaaS product, providing businesses with insightful analytics and clear dashboards to monitor performance.
It fosters healthy competition by allowing employees to see their performance metrics and compare them with coworkers, aiding in self-improvement.
The tool helps managers promptly identify trends and issues in employee performance, allowing for timely and effective intervention.
Jonah and Zali emphasize the platform as a method for empowering both employers and employees, driving better business results through enhanced understanding and communication.
Notable Quotes:
“Coach is an exciting offering that we believe is gonna enhance businesses who are using net and outside of net.” - Zali Ritholtz
“Coach will increase revenue and decrease churn.” - Jonah Fink
“This is not about some hidden tool that's behind the scenes that you don't want people to know. The proper way to do this is they should be aware.” - Zali Ritholtz
“I think it's time for corporate and for business on Main Street to raise their hand and say we could get better.” - Jonah Fink
“The secret sauce here is really being able to analyze and focus on what you as your business specifically care about.” - Zali Ritholtz
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unparalyzed: Learning to Move Stand and Walk Again Volume 1 by Dr Jeffrey Thomas Lefkovitz
May 02, 2025
Unparalyzed: Learning to Move Stand and Walk Again Volume 1 by Dr Jeffrey Thomas Lefkovitz
Masmfg.com
Amazon.com
Arc-la.com
Unparalyzed: Learning to Move Stand and Walk Again Volume 1 is a textbook which teaches therapists how to help paralyzed people learn how to move, stand, and walk again after neurological injury or pathology. The current paradigm regarding neurological recovery is that it is incurable. Many people who don't show a clear ability to stand or walk after a neurologic event are never given a chance to try to get better. They are simply cast away to live with their disability. For years, the rehabilitation protocols have gone unchanged. Miracle medicines, surgeries, and interventions have had limited to no general effect. In striving to find a better way, our clinic developed new technology to help patients stand and walk again. The perspective that this machine gave us completely changed the way we implemented activity-based therapy creating a breakthrough for our paralyzed patients. This book highlights the lessons we've learned and provides a reproducible system of therapy that greatly improves recovery outcomes for our patients.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Read, Reflect, Respond – The 3 Rs of Growth and Change by Gloria Vanderhorst
May 01, 2025
Read, Reflect, Respond - The 3 Rs of Growth and Change by Gloria Vanderhorst
Amazon.com
Drvanderhorst.com
READ, REFLECT, RESPOND: The 3 Rs of Growth and Change will provide you with stimulating content to READ at your pace. Each piece will encourage you to deeply REFLECT on yourself, your relationships, and the life you want to live. As you RESPOND to each piece, you will discover interesting parts of yourself and your history leading you to grow and create change for the future.
The adventure of self-discovery awaits! As you go deeper into the early influences which impact the present you will begin new ways of thinking, feeling and being.
Unlike other journal Books, you are free to roam around and select topics that meet you in the present. Over time you will visit all the entries and spend a week with each.
ENJOY THE JOURNEY!About the author
Gloria is a licensed psychologist practicing in Maryland and Washington, DC.
Through her four plus decades of practice, she has worked with preschoolers, teens and adults.
She is skilled in the most advanced and innovative approaches to treatment: Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Traumatic Incident Reduction.
Currently, she works with teens, adults, and couples to improve functioning, build strong relationships, and reduce the influence of early trauma on present dynamics. She serves the Court system in facilitating co-parenting and reunification between children and estranged parents.
In her spare time she enjoys watercolor painting and playing her baroque instrument.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Transform Your Health: Protein, Discipline, and Truth with Heath and Chrissy Evans
May 01, 2025
Transform Your Health: Protein, Discipline, and Truth with Heath and Chrissy Evans
Builtready.com
Viceranutrition.com 20% off code for your listeners. Code is: VOSS
About the Guest(s):
Heath and Chrissy Evans are a dynamic husband-and-wife team dedicated to transforming lives through their faith-based health and wellness ventures. Heath Evans is a former NFL fullback and NFL analyst who, after facing life-altering challenges, turned into a faith-driven entrepreneur and leader. He now operates Built Ready, a coaching company that helps men embrace biblical masculinity, discipline, and leadership. Chrissy Evans, who successfully lost 150 pounds and maintained it for a decade, is a health advocate passionate about breaking cultural misconceptions around dieting and modern feminism. Together, they founded Vice Nutrition, focusing on empowering individuals to reclaim their health through proper nutrition and supplements.
Episode Summary:
Dive into an enlightening conversation with Heath and Chrissy Evans on "The Chris Voss Show," where the couple shares their mission to liberate individuals from the shackles of cultural misconceptions, big pharma misdirection, and diet industry traps. Their goal is to guide both men and women in embracing a healthier lifestyle and authentic self-improvement. Heath, with his background as a former NFL fullback, now specializes in mentoring men on the values of true masculinity and leadership, while Chrissy uses her personal weight loss journey to inspire women to reject the deceptive promises of modern dieting fads.
Throughout the episode, Heath and Chrissy discuss their company, Vice Nutrition, and their innovative approach to health coaching with Built Ready. They emphasize the importance of metabolic health and muscle building through quality protein intake and specialized supplements. Delve into topics including the significance of proper protein absorption, the role of creatine, and the benefits of a holistic approach to nutrition and fitness. With their grounded faith-driven perspective, the Evans champion a proactive lifestyle change—one that prioritizes health for the glory of God, appealing to both the religious and non-religious alike.
Key Takeaways:
Heath and Chrissy Evans are on a mission to revolutionize health by breaking free from diet industry myths and focusing on sustainable, holistic approaches to wellness.
Vice Nutrition emphasizes products such as A2 protein-based supplements and regenerative organic bovine glandulars for improved digestive health and nutritional intake.
Built Ready offers comprehensive coaching aimed at instilling discipline and true masculinity in men, while also providing guidance to women on maintaining long-term health post-weight loss.
Creatine and collagen are highlighted as key supplements for muscle retention, gut health, and overall vitality, beyond just body composition benefits.
The Evans couple stresses the importance of community and coaching in overcoming false beliefs in nutrition and living a fulfilled, healthy lifestyle.
Notable Quotes:
"We want to help people get healthy, physically and spiritually, teaching them how to eat right, as well as grow spiritually." – Heath Evans
"Protein is king and it needs to be prioritized if you're prioritizing your health." – Chrissy Evans
"Food is medicine or food is poison; the choices we make directly impact our health." – Heath Evans
"Dysfunctional doesn't look dysfunctional to the dysfunctional." – Chrissy Evans
"The challenge of health feels so daunting and lonely, but that's just not true. We've just been lied to." – Heath Evans
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Aaron Novinger’s Mission: Cycling for Ponzi Scheme Victims’ Justice
Apr 30, 2025
Ponzirelief.org
Ibmsb.com
About the Guest(s):
Aaron Novinger is a passionate advocate and small business champion dedicated to justice and financial security. With a background in accounting and years of professional expertise, Aaron co-runs a successful small business accounting firm with his wife, Rebecca. The firm has a rich history of over 50 years supporting mom-and-pop business owners. Known as "the guy who pedals for Ponzi victims," Aaron embarks on significant cycling journeys to raise awareness and funds for victims of financial fraud, all while advocating for secure retirements and justice for the victims.
Episode Summary:
In this inspiring episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss introduces Aaron Novinger, an advocate, accountant, and passionate cyclist on a mission to support victims of Ponzi schemes. The episode delves into Aaron's unique journey, from his challenging beginnings to his current advocacy work and his upcoming 2,000-mile bicycle ride from Texas to Washington, D.C. Through this conversation, Aaron unveils the critical aspects of his campaign to save the IRS Form 4684, designed to assist victims of financial crimes in recovering from their losses.
The discussion highlights the intricate and often silent impact of Ponzi schemes on retirees and the importance of raising awareness to support these victims. Aaron shares his personal motivations and the extensive efforts he has undertaken to shine a light on financial crimes and provide recovery avenues for victims. The episode emphasizes the value of IRS Form 4684 as a lifeline for victims, enabling them to claim considerable tax credits for lost funds and aiding in their financial rehabilitation. Listeners gain insights into Aaron's steadfast determination to create change and the remarkable journey that lies ahead.
Key Takeaways:
Aaron Novinger is passionately committed to advocating for Ponzi scheme victims, harnessing his accounting expertise to spearhead critical campaigns.
The IRS Form 4684 serves as an essential tool for Ponzi scheme victims, allowing them to claim significant tax credits and aid in their financial recovery.
Aaron's forthcoming bicycle journey from Texas to Washington, D.C., aims to gather support for making IRS Form 4684 permanent, spotlighting the importance of this form in providing justice to victims.
The episode sheds light on the silent suffering of Ponzi scheme victims, emphasizing the enormous emotional and financial toll these crimes can inflict on families.
Aaron's personal story of overcoming physical challenges and his dedication to a meaningful cause inspires others to take action and be a voice for the voiceless.
Notable Quotes:
"This is a beautiful rainbow after the hurricane. It doesn't fix the devastation, but it offers hope to victims."
"Until we make these families whole, I can't stop. This is a burden. It's about making a meaningful difference."
"You have to go somewhere else. It's gotta be your own, choose your adventure in your mind."
"My goal is still fundraising where we can actually make these people whole."
"I'm sort of crazy, a little psychopath, but all for good."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Money Locates You by Joan Ekobena and Paul N. Tembunde
Apr 30, 2025
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Money Locates You by Joan Ekobena and Paul N. Tembunde
Premieredestiny.com
Amazon.com
Working too hard and not seeing a significant change in your finances and lifestyle? Money Locates You will help you achieve your money goals with practical solutions to get you back on track and turn your life around.
I did it, so can you!
Money Locates You is a revelation to those who have been working very hard for years without any significant increase in wealth.
This is a guidebook to creating true riches in your life!
It is a brilliant and practical expose put in straightforward terms with thought-provoking exercises, practical tools and resources, to remain vibrationally aligned with the Source of All.
Its unconventional approach will teach you how to create financial prosperity, greater abundance, joy, and fulfillment in every area of your life.
Through the proper application of certain Laws, principles and practical steps to money manifestation, you will learn how to position yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually to receive the abundance that is forever seeking to come to and through you.
What others, including some rich and famous people, think about money will make you laugh out loud, elicit strong emotional responses and may be relatable, giving you the opportunity to examine your own money beliefs and relationship with money.
Money does not discriminate and like everything, has energy. The belief that money is constantly circulating means that it will flow to the person who really wants it, has positive beliefs and a good relationship with money.
You’ll develop a higher level of self-awareness which formulates your identity and is crucial in your expectations and manifestations.
Identifying with Source and your purpose is the foundation of the effortless creation of financial abundance.
You will discover the direct correlation between self-awareness, self-perception, beliefs, your mindset and capabilities.
With a deeper understanding of your exceptionally powerful Mind, the use of positive words and affirmations, you’ll renew your mind for optimum money manifestation.
You’ll learn how to desire any good thing and to get rid of the notion that dreaming big is futile. “You can have anything that your heart desires. The only question is, ‘What would you love?”
Don't wait a second longer, scroll up, order your copy, and experience money like never before and live the life you deserve, starting right now!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Get on the Job and Organize: Standing Up for a Better Workplace and a Better World by Jaz Brisack
Apr 28, 2025
Get on the Job and Organize: Standing Up for a Better Workplace and a Better World by Jaz Brisack
Amazon.com
For fans of Fight Like Hell and A History of America in Ten Strikes, the leader of the Starbucks and Tesla union movements shares stories from the front lines to help us organize our own workplaces.
Get on the Job and Organize is a compelling, inspirational narrative of the Starbucks and Tesla unionization efforts, telling the broader story of the new, nationwide labor movement unfolding in our era of political and social unrest. As one of the exciting new faces of the American Labor Movement, Jaz Brisack argues that while workers often organize when their place of work is toxic, it’s equally important to organize when you love your job.
With an accessible voice and profound insight, Brisack puts everything into the context of America’s long tradition of labor organizing and shows us how we too can organize our workplaces, from how to educate yourself and your colleagues, to what backlash can be expected and how to fight it, to what victory looks like even if the union doesn’t necessarily “win.”
Jaz Brisack is an American union organizer, author, and barista. They are known for leading unionizing efforts at Starbucks, namely at a Buffalo, New York store.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Boosting Hotel Revenue Through Exceptional Customer Service and Upselling with Geoffrey Toffetti
Apr 27, 2025
Boosting Hotel Revenue Through Exceptional Customer Service and Upselling with Geoffrey Toffetti
Frontlinepg.com
About the Guest(s):
Geoffrey Toffetti is the CEO of Frontline Performance Group, headquartered in Florida, where he partners with over 2,500 hotels across more than 100 countries to generate millions in incremental revenue. His career in the hospitality industry began humbly as a valet at a Florida hotel, but his passion for sales and deep understanding of the industry propelled him quickly up the ranks. Leading FPG, Geoffrey Toffetti has guided the company through strategic growth phases, including acquisitions such as Drake Beal in the U.S. and TSA Solutions in Asia. The latter acquisition was notably carried out during the height of the COVID-19 crisis.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Chris Voss Show, listeners are introduced to Geoffrey Toffetti, CEO of Frontline Performance Group, a trailblazer in enhancing hospitality service standards and driving revenue growth for hotel clients globally. Geoffrey Toffetti shares his journey from a frontline hotel valet to leading a prestigious company influencing performance in the hospitality industry. His experience and initiatives have empowered many frontline employees to enhance customer service while influentially increasing profit margins. Through FPG, Geoffrey Toffetti established a bridge from being a service provider to a technology-first organization, especially vital during and after the pandemic era.
Focusing on the myriad of possibilities within the hospitality industry, Geoffrey Toffetti discusses the unique challenges and opportunities with incremental revenues, including upselling tactics. Engagement and effective training of frontline employees have proven to pay high dividends, not just for the organizations but for the employees themselves. The conversation delves into the transformation of customer service standards over the years, implicitly hinting that true customer satisfaction and incremental sales go hand-in-hand. Geoffrey Toffetti elaborates on their Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings that integrate learning management systems, which empower hotel and restaurant employees to excel by engaging customers effectively and increasing profitability.
Key Takeaways:
Incremental Revenue: Understanding and leveraging upselling at every customer interaction point significantly enhance the guest experience and the business’s profitability.
Employee Empowerment: Proper training and incentive systems can transform employees into top earners and significantly improve staff retention levels.
Service First Philosophy: Sales should be viewed as a service to the customer, enhancing their experience rather than just a transactional necessity.
Technology and Training: FPG provides powerful tools and training to ensure teams can maximize their potential, reflecting positively on both revenue and customer satisfaction.
Consistency in Service: Achieving consistent exemplary service across every interaction is key to fostering customer loyalty and positive experiences.
Notable Quotes:
"Sales isn't something you do to your customer, it's something you do for them."
"We want your guests to leave fat, happy, and broke."
"Entrusting your best services to the guests is the best way to garner that trust and brand loyalty."
"Turning common sense into commonplace."
"Offer your best services is the best service you can offer."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Base Camp: The Complete Guide to Mentoring by Martin Kidd
Apr 27, 2025
Base Camp: The Complete Guide to Mentoring by Martin Kidd
Amazon.com
Base Camp is a "how-to" book. It is written as a light, non-academic look at how one become a mentor and why. It includes an opportunity for reflection, preparation, action, and reaction. From the opening page that outlines the ideal reader, to the final page that completes the mentoring process, there are suggestions and anecdotes designed to make the potential mentor understand the rationale and process that makes up the mentoring relationship. Mentoring is more than just a chat in the corridor. It is achieved successfully only with a combination of self-awareness, vulnerability, trust, and respect without judgement on the part of the mentor. This book helps to unlock these characteristics. The target market includes an international and multi-disciplinary audience: I have tried to make the information relevant to all professions where professional support is necessary, across any geographical boundaries.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Baby Booming America Back Again…Roe vs. Wade Overturned by Iamthevoiceinthebook Wilson
Apr 26, 2025
Baby Booming America Back Again...Roe vs. Wade Overturned by Iamthevoiceinthebook Wilson
Iamthevoiceinthebook.com
Amazon.com
BABY BOOMING AMERICA BACK AGAIN...ROE VS. WADE OVERTURNED TELLS A SHORT POIGNANT HISTORICAL VIEW OF AMERICA, BEING A GREAT NATION AND HOW ALL IS FAIR IN "LOVE AND WAR, BUT IN THE DUE PROCESS OF TIME, THIS BOOK HIGHLIGHTS "THE FUTURE OF AMERICANS!" BABY BOOMMERS BOOMED AMERICA AND MADE IT GREAT AND PROSPERIOUS; THEN AN "ANTI-BOOM" HAPPENED THAT MADE AMERICA FRAGILE. THIS "ANTI-BOOM" LEFT AMERICA IN POVERITY OF THE WORST KIND. POVERTY OF SURVIVAL IS THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO AMERICA; A COUNTRY CAN ONLY SURVIVE THROUGH THE BIRTH FROM THE WOMB THAT GROWS INTO THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION. BABY BOOMING AMERICA BACK AGAIN...ROE VS WADE OVERTURNED IS A BOOK THAT WILL LET YOU SEE THE FALL FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOP DOWN INTO THE VALLEY'S RAVINE. NOW YOU SEE HOW TO SABATOGE A NATION; A NATION THAT SLAUGHTERS THE FRUIT OF THE FUTURE AMERICANS IN THE WOMB OF THEIR MOTHERS IS A FALL FROM GRACE OFF THE PURPLE MOUNTAINS AND FALLING INTO THE LILIES DOWN IN THE VALLEYS SO LOW. THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, IT IS MY LAND, BUT THE FUTURE BELONGS TO OUR UNBORN. THE UNBORN ARE THOSE IN THE WOMB OF TIME, ASTRONAUTS IN THE SPACE OF THE WOMB, WITH ONE STEP FROM LANDING ON THIS EARTH, BUT THEY WERE ABORTED BY THE LAW OF ROE VS. WADE!THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU A BROAD LOOK, FAR BEYOND THE WARS, AND THE POVERTY THAT ONE CAN PUT A PRICE TAG ON; THIS BOOK WILL TAKE ONE HEARTACHE OF ONE PERSON AS LIKE A VIRUS THAT COULD LIVE ONLY INSIDE THE BODY OF A HOST THEN REDISPOSED INTO A BACTERIAL INFECTION THAT CAN LIVE IN THE BODY AS WELL AS ON THE LAND WHICH SOON AFFECTED THE BLOOD OF THE WORLD INTO A SEPTIC POISON WHEN THE BLIND LEADS THE BLIND AND THEY ALL FELL INTO THE DITCH! BABY BOOMING AMERICA AGAIN...ROE VS. WADE OVERTURNED, WHETHER IT BE PEOPLE, PLACES DATES, WHERE-EVER, WHATEVER, HOWEVVER AND EVERYTHING LIKE THAT "IT IS WHAT IT IS," BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, ITS' THE UGLY TRUTH OF HOW AND WHY AMERICA OVERTURNED ROE S. WADE IN THE HOPES OF BABY BOOMING AMERICA BACK AGAIN!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking UX Marketing: Humanizing Brands in an AI-Driven World with Ginny Delaitre
Apr 25, 2025
Unlocking UX Marketing: Humanizing Brands in an AI-Driven World with Ginny Delaitre
VDSdigitalagency.com
About the Guest(s):
Ginny Delaitre is the founder and CEO of VDS Digital Agency and the creator of UX Marketing. With a rich background in design and technology, Ginny has innovated a new marketing approach that places user experience at the forefront. Her work emphasizes the importance of trustworthiness and user-centric marketing, utilizing AI tools to enhance brand loyalty and optimize the user journey. Her professional journey traversed mobile app development, design, and architecture before pioneering UX marketing.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show! This week, Chris Voss is joined by Ginny Delaitre, the innovative founder of VDS Digital Agency and the creator of UX Marketing. With a rich tapestry of experiences in design and technology under her belt, Ginny shares her unique approach to marketing that places user experience at the heart of her strategies. By doing away with traditional marketing models and embracing user-centric methodologies, Ginny emphasizes building trust and long-lasting relationships with clients in this AI-driven world.
In this insightful episode, Ginny discusses the creation of UX marketing, explaining how it revolutionizes traditional marketing strategies by prioritizing user experience. Listen in as Chris and Ginny dive into the impact of AI in marketing, exploring how brands can maintain their human elements amidst rapid technological advances. Ginny also reveals her unique perspective on how storytelling can counteract the disconnect created by AI tools and establish authentic connections with audiences. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and marketers seeking to innovate their brand strategy and leverage the latest tech in user-focused marketing.
Key Takeaways:
UX Marketing Approach: Ginny introduces UX Marketing, focusing on creating effortless and trustworthy user journeys that place user experience at the forefront of marketing strategies.
AI and Trust in Branding: Discussion around how excessive use of AI can erode trust and the importance of maintaining a human connection to strengthen brand loyalty.
Storytelling as a Solution: Highlighted the importance of storytelling in marketing to foster genuine connections and mitigate the adverse effects of the uncanny valley.
Ginny's Background and Insight: Ginny shares her diverse background in mobile app development, design, and architecture, detailing how these experiences shape her innovative marketing approach.
Tools for Efficiency: Demonstrated the use of AI tools developed by VDS Digital Agency to streamline social media content creation and improve marketing efficiency.
Notable Quotes:
The way we can counteract AI's disconnect is with storytelling—show how you got there, not just the end result."
"People don't like being pushed to buy a product; they want a personalized experience with a brand."
"By showing the backstage, you counter the lack of trust that comes with AI."
"The prime with AI tools is it's very easy and fast, but you should always ensure the user sees something they want to engage with."
"Once you connect with the brand, you're more inclined to overlook little AI mishaps."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – This House of Burning Bones by Stuart MacBride
Apr 25, 2025
This House of Burning Bones by Stuart MacBride
Stuartmacbride.com
Amazon.com
The Granite City is ready to burn, and all it takes is a single spark…
In the heat of a blistering summer, Aberdeen’s police are struggling: half the force is off sick, all leave has been cancelled, someone’s firebombed a hotel full of migrants, and there’s a massive protest march happening this Saturday.
With officers dropping like flies, Detective Inspector Logan McRae is forced to juggle cases and run a major murder investigation with a skeleton staff of misfits, idiots and malingerers until the top brass can arrange back-up from other divisions.
It doesn’t help that the Aberdeen Examiner has just been bought by Natasha Agapova, a tabloid media tycoon, hell-bent on blaming local police for everything. And she’s more than happy to fan the flames.
But, as bad as everything seems, it’s all about to get much, much worse . . .
* * *About the author
Stuart MacBride is the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae and Ash Henderson novels. He’s also published standalones, novellas, short stories, and a slightly twisted children’s picture book for slightly twisted children.
Stuart lives in the wilds of northeast Scotland with his wife Fiona; cats Gherkin, Onion, and Beetroot; some hens; some horses; and an impressive collection of assorted weeds.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Follow God’s Amazing ABCs by Roxanne Giardina
Apr 24, 2025
Follow God’s Amazing ABCs by Roxanne Giardina
Roxannegiardina.com
Amazon.com
God’s Amazing ABCs cleverly connects each letter of the alphabet to a specific Bible story, introducing young children to biblical tales through the familiar format of the ABCs.
The rhyming and rhythm of God’s Amazing ABCs allows for quick, enjoyable reading that will draw in both children and parents alike. These Bible couplets will capture a preschooler’s attention, imagination, and heart, while teaching them Bible stories in concise, memorable rhetoric.
Parents can enjoy making memories with their children, reading poems about God’s Word on a level each boy and girl can appreciate. Adding this book to a child’s library will reinforce their early learning, introduce them to numerous Bible stories, and is sure to be a treasured keepsake for years to come.
About the author
Roxanne Giardina has been to India, Singapore, and Israel, but has the most fun spending time with her grandson, Joshua. Her two grown children are married and living within a short driving distance.
She has taught preschoolers, elementary students, teenagers, young adults, as well as those in prison. While teaching preschool she started writing poems to enhance the Bible stories for her preschool students. This began the several year journey of poem writing, which resulted in this book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleashing Storytelling Power: Transforming Lives Through Engaging Narratives
Apr 24, 2025
Unleashing Storytelling Power: Transforming Lives Through Engaging Narratives
Jordanmorriswriterigniter.com
About the Guest(s):
Jordan Christopher Morris, also known as the "Writer Igniter," is a distinguished writer, producer, and screenwriting coach. Jordan is acclaimed for his warm and approachable teaching style, coupled with his passion for storytelling. He specializes in helping writers from all backgrounds unlock their unique voices and structure compelling narratives. Through his innovative "Life and Death Story Model," he guides storytellers in crafting emotionally resonant tales. His expertise spans various forms of media, making him a sought-after mentor for both new and experienced writers.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of the Chris Voss Show, Chris welcomes guest Jordan Christopher Morris, nicknamed the "Writer Igniter." Jordan, a writer, producer, and screenwriting coach, dives deep into the art of storytelling and screenwriting. With over 16 years and nearly 2,400 episodes under its belt, the show continues to bring insightful discussions with leading experts. This episode unravels the nuances of storytelling, emphasizing its significance in understanding the human experience.
Jordan discusses his distinctive "Life and Death Story Model," offering a fresh perspective on crafting narratives that captivate audiences. He shares insights into the techniques necessary for building stories that resonate emotionally with people. Using his extensive background in theater and screenwriting, Jordan teaches writers how to explore themes and develop unique voices in storytelling. The episode further explores the importance of understanding character transformation and addresses the often-overlooked page craft in screenwriting. Throughout the conversation, Chris and Jordan highlight the role of storytelling not only in professional writing but in day-to-day communication, making this episode a valuable listen for anyone looking to enhance their narrative skills.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the fundamentals of storytelling includes mastering both story architecture and character transformation.
The "Life and Death Story Model" emphasizes high-stakes narratives and provides writers with clear, structured guidance.
Mastery of page craft, the formatting and presentation of scripts, is crucial in professional screenwriting.
Storytelling is an integral part of everyday life, influencing careers, relationships, and personal growth.
Differentiating oneself in writing involves developing a unique voice and brand, focusing on themes, and personal expression.
Notable Quotes:
"Whether you're a beginner or seasoned storyteller, Jordan works with writers of all backgrounds and skill levels to help them uncover their unique voice."
"The best defense is a good offense, and that's writing stuff that only you can write."
"We've been telling stories since the dawn of time, as a way for us to learn what it means to be a human being."
"Storytelling should not just be about the plot; it should be about the emotional journey that your characters go on."
"In whatever format you're telling your story, you must move people on an emotional level, then you're winning."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley’s Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity by Adam Becker
Apr 23, 2025
More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity by Adam Becker
Amazon.com
This "wild and utterly engaging narrative" (Melanie Mitchell) shows why Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth—are about oligarchic power, not preparing for the future
Tech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us. According to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and more, the only good future for humanity is one powered by technology: trillions of humans living in space, functionally immortal, served by superintelligent AIs.
In More Everything Forever, science journalist Adam Becker investigates these wildly implausible and often profoundly immoral visions of tomorrow—and shows why, in reality, there is no good evidence that they will, or should, come to pass. Nevertheless, these obsessions fuel fears that overwhelm reason—for example, that a rogue AI will exterminate humanity—at the expense of essential work on solving crucial problems like climate change. What’s more, these futuristic visions cloak a hunger for power under dreams of space colonies and digital immortality. The giants of Silicon Valley claim that their ideas are based on science, but the reality is darker: they come from a jumbled mix of shallow futurism and racist pseudoscience.
More Everything Forever exposes the powerful and sinister ideas that dominate Silicon Valley, challenging us to see how foolish, and dangerous, these visions of the future are. About the author
Adam Becker is a science writer with a PhD in astrophysics from the University of Michigan and a BA in philosophy and physics from Cornell. He has written for the New York Times, the BBC, NPR, Scientific American, New Scientist, Quanta, Undark, Aeon, and others. He has also recorded a video series with the BBC, and has appeared on numerous radio shows and podcasts, including Ologies, The Story Collider, and KQED Forum. He lives in California.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Web of Silence by Kathleen Dutton
Apr 22, 2025
Web of Silence by Kathleen Dutton
Authorkathleendutton.com
Amazon.com
Caught in a web of dangerous deception, Beth Brockton is forced to flee her hometown. Without a word of explanation, she abandons her identity and all that she holds dear, including her fiancé, Sam Andrews. After she briefly returns for her mother's funeral two years later and escapes to her safe haven once more, Sam is determined to find her and discover the secrets she guards. But Sam is not the only one searching for her, and in order to protect her loved ones, Beth must confront her terrifying past to ultimately shed the sinister bonds of the. . .
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Marla Bace: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership and Self-Awareness
Apr 21, 2025
Marla Bace: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership and Self-Awareness
Marlabace.com
About the Guest(s):
Marla Bace is a certified business and leadership coach with over three decades of experience in driving real results. As a former award-winning Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Marla is renowned for providing real-world coaching and proven growth strategies. Her expertise lies in guiding accomplished professionals and business owners through practical and values-aligned decisions. Her coaching methods blend emotional intelligence and executive strategy, aiming to enhance influence and measurable results in a business context. Marla is dedicated to putting humanity at the heart of business success, empowering others through clarity and accountability.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Marla Bace, a distinguished leadership and business coach, to discuss the principles of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership. As the world of business evolves, so does the importance of aligning personal authenticity with leadership influence. Marla stresses that emotional intelligence isn't just a buzzword but a vital tool for creating impactful, trust-based business environments. This episode dives into these essential skills, exploring how leaders can harness self-awareness, social awareness, and self-management to foster stronger, more effective teams.
Through robust conversations, Chris and Marla uncover the nuances of leadership presence and the imperative roles emotional intelligence plays in modern business. They delve into how self-awareness and self-management are the bedrocks of competent leadership, influencing everything from decision-making to team dynamics. With insights on navigating professional diversity and enhancing team collaboration, the conversation emphasizes developing leadership traits that resonate with today's workforce. By weaving in engaging anecdotes and practical advice, Marla provides a blueprint for listeners interested in advancing their leadership capabilities and fostering meaningful workplace relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Emotional Intelligence is Crucial: Leaders with high emotional intelligence can effectively manage their teams, foster motivation, and build trust.
Self-Awareness Cultivation: Understanding one's strengths and weaknesses can enhance leadership effectiveness and improve team collaboration.
Leadership Presence: True leadership is about authenticity and influence, not performance and perfection.
Constructive Feedback: Leaders should be open to critique, using feedback to grow and support their teams more effectively.
Transformational Force: Emotionally intelligent leadership transforms organizations, aligning business objectives with collective team efforts.
Notable Quotes:
"Presence isn't about performance, it's about alignment."
"Success without self-awareness is like driving blind. Sooner or later, you're going to crash."
"Higher smarter and more diverse around me so I'm a better leader and fall on my sword."
"Your greatest asset is self-awareness, giving you the clarity and adaptability to lead with impact."
"Being authentic and actually insulating them and showing that you're willing to not be perfect actually goes so much further."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Love: The Secret to Finding Your Perfect Match
Apr 21, 2025
Unlocking Love: The Secret to Finding Your Perfect Match
Heartlib.us
Courses.myrealloveracademy.com
About the Guest(s):
Desirel Calvin Lawrence is an accomplished author and entrepreneur. He is known for his expertise in personal development and relationships, having penned several books, including "Wiz Diary: Secret Keys to Self-Mastery" and "Power of Paradise." Lawrence is also the visionary behind Heartlib, a matchmaking agency that combines deep psychological compatibility with unique algorithms to help individuals find their perfect match. He is dedicated to transforming the dating landscape by emphasizing long-term compatibility over short-term attraction.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, returning guest Desirel Calvin Lawrence dives into the fascinating world of relationships and matchmaking. Lawrence, an acclaimed author and the mind behind Heartlib, discusses his innovative approach to dating that challenges the conventional notion of compatibility. Listeners are treated to an exploration of Lawrence's unique method, which combines deep psychological understanding with number alignment to help individuals find lasting and fulfilling relationships.
Lawrence shares his personal journey and insights into the complexities of love and matchmaking. He explains how Heartlib differs from traditional dating apps by offering users scientifically-backed compatibility reports and actionable guidance based on extensive case studies. Touching upon the deep patterns that sustain relationships, Lawrence offers listeners a glimpse into how his methods can guide them toward more meaningful connections. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in enhancing the quality of their relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Desirel Calvin Lawrence emphasizes the importance of psychological compatibility over mere physical attraction in sustaining long-term relationships.
Hot Lab uses a unique matchmaking approach that involves deep compatibility analysis and number alignment to recommend matches.
Lawrence’s methodology aims to eliminate guesswork in relationships, offering scientifically-backed insights into partner compatibility.
Heartlib’s services extend beyond romantic matchmaking to include business partnerships and friendships, focusing on synergy and long-term success.
The episode also highlights the need to address familiar dysfunctions in relationships and the pursuit of stability and growth through compatible partnerships.
Notable Quotes:
"What makes our approach so different is that most people love as a numbers game… but what if I told you that it's like throwing darts in the dark?"
"It's not just about romantic relationships… it can make all the difference in the world of business partnerships."
"True compatibility is not about just feeling good in the moments; it's about who deals with in the long run."
"Even God's perplexed… on understanding the complexities of the opposite gender."
"We take the guesswork out of relationships so you can get the right one."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Focused As A Bee: Six Buzzworthy Strategies To Thrive In A Distracting World by Jones Loflin, Sydney Loflin
Apr 19, 2025
Focused As A Bee: Six Buzzworthy Strategies To Thrive In A Distracting World by Jones Loflin, Sydney Loflin
Jonesloflin.com/podcast
Amazon.com
What could you accomplish if you improved your ability to focus?
Imagine what your life would be like if:
You had the satisfaction of completing your goals
You had perfect clarity on your priorities and your daily decisions were aligned with them
You had a system to manage the countless distractions coming at you each day
Focused as a Bee tells the story of Sydney, an ambitious young woman who is feeling overwhelmed with work and life.
Constant distractions, a lack of clear priorities, and the failure to make progress on her goals are wreaking havoc on her self-confidence and work satisfaction. The future she envisions seems out of reach. She carries guilt for not improving her career success, but figuring out what needs to change remains a challenge she hasn’t yet overcome. And now she has a new distraction… A swarm of honeybees in her backyard!
Reaching out to her beekeeping best friend Alicia, Sydney hopes she will get rid of them ASAP. Instead, Alicia invites Sydney to explore how the work of the bees might offer insights on improving her current work life dilemma.
As Sydney becomes comfortable with the bees, she realizes that the secret to their incredible productivity and success lies in their ability to focus. With Alicia’s guidance, Sydney learns six permissions that enable her to:
Complete her “one jobs” and stay focused on outcomes
Reduce the temptation to shift her attention to less important activities
Make changes to stay present in any moment
Be patient with herself as she applies these new skills
Focused as a Bee is a fun and essential guide for those tired of the status quo. Aren’t you ready to experience the buzz of success more often?
About the author
JONES LOFLIN is president of Helping Others Prepare for Excellence Inc. As a keynote speaker for three decades, he has empowered countless individuals to make better choices with their time, enabling them to thrive both professionally and personally.
Jones’s innovative approaches to leadership and time management have garnered global recognition. His client list includes Federal Express, Choice Hotels, Clayton Homes, Saudi Aramco, and the United States military.
Jones has four books. They include Always Growing, Juggling Elephants, Getting to It, and Getting the Blue Ribbon. His fifth book will be released in January 2025.
As a coach, Jones is committed to helping people achieve meaningful progress in their lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Visibility is Key: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace with Maini Homer
Apr 18, 2025
Visibility is Key: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace with Maini Homer
Homerdigitalmarketing.com
About the Guest(s):
Maini Homer is an accomplished entrepreneur and the mastermind behind numerous successful businesses. With nearly three decades of experience, she has founded and built 18 businesses from the ground up, showcasing her vast expertise across various industries. Starting her entrepreneurial journey in 1997 with a franchising triumph, Maini Homer has expanded her ventures in both Australia and New Zealand. Her endeavors span from mobile mechanics to tech services, and most recently, she has ventured into digital marketing and AI utilization, helping businesses get seen and heard amid the noise of competitive markets.
Episode Summary:
In this riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show, listeners are introduced to the dynamic Maini Homer, who has established herself as a beacon of entrepreneurial prowess. From her early days of turning a failing franchise into a flourishing business to her current engagements in digital marketing, Maini Homer shares insights from her journey and how AI has become a game-changer for modern businesses. Her vast experience in starting 18 successful companies offers invaluable lessons on establishing and mastering diverse business sectors.
Throughout the conversation, Chris Voss and Maini Homer discuss the transformative potential of AI in business operations, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises. Maini Homer highlights the importance of visibility and staying ahead of the curve with AI technology. Whether it's scheduling automation or content creation, the rapid evolution of AI holds immense possibilities, and Marni's advice helps businesses leverage this technology effectively. With engaging anecdotes and practical tips, Maini Homer emphasizes the critical need for innovation and adaptability in today's dynamic markets.
Key Takeaways:
AI technology is becoming indispensable for businesses, providing immense time-saving capabilities, especially in areas like scheduling and content creation.
Visibility is crucial for business success, requiring proactive efforts rather than relying solely on customer-driven promotion.
Maini Homer emphasizes the importance of adaptability, continuously exploring new ventures and embracing advancements like AI to remain competitive.
Asking the right questions can unearth solutions to complex challenges, showcasing the power of curiosity and problem-solving.
Maini Homer's extensive entrepreneurial journey exemplifies the value of experience, innovation, and a solutions-focused mindset.
Notable Quotes:
"You've got a choice. You either get on board [with AI] or you're just gonna get drowned."
"This is not going away. This is just the start of something absolutely mind blowingly incredible."
"It's not about how good your app is, it's about how many people know about it."
"Ask questions, and just let your mind, the mind, your mind will, will tell you what the answer is."
"What you see is what you get. This is me. I'm real, I'm authentic."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler’s All-Female Concentration Camp by Lynne Olson
Apr 17, 2025
The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler's All-Female Concentration Camp by Lynne Olson
Amazon.com
The extraordinary true story of a small group of Frenchwomen, all Resistance members, who banded together in a notorious concentration camp to defy the Nazis—from the New York Times bestselling author of Madame Fourcade’s Secret War
“At once heartbreaking and beautifully told, this is a masterwork of nonfiction, a must-read for anyone who wants more of the incredible true story behind Lilac Girls.”—Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls
Decades after the end of World War II, the name Ravensbrück still evokes horror for those with knowledge of this infamous all-women’s concentration camp, better known since it became the setting of Martha Hall Kelly’s bestselling novel, Lilac Girls. Particularly shocking were the medical experiments performed on some of the inmates. Ravensbrück was atypical in other ways as well, not just as the only all-female German concentration camp, but because 80 percent of its inmates were political prisoners, among them a tight-knit group of women who had been active in the French Resistance.
Already well-practiced in sabotaging the Nazis in occupied France, these women joined forces to defy their German captors and keep one another alive. The sisterhood’s members, amid unimaginable terror and brutality, subverted Germany’s war effort by refusing to do assigned work. They risked death for any infraction, but that did not stop them from defying their SS tormentors at every turn—even staging a satirical musical revue about the horrors of the camp.
After the war, when many in France wanted to focus only on the future, the women from Ravensbrück refused to allow their achievements, needs, and sacrifices to be erased. They banded together once more, first to support one another in healing their bodies and minds and then to continue their crusade for freedom and justice—an effort that would have repercussions for their country and the world into the twenty-first century.About the author
Lynne Olson is a New York Times bestselling author of ten books of history. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has called her “our era’s foremost chronicler of World War II politics and diplomacy.”
Lynne’s latest book, The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler’s All-Female Concentration Camp, will be published by Random House on June 3, 2025. Her earlier books include three New York Times bestsellers: Madame Fourcade’s Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France’s Largest Spy Network Against the Nazis; Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America’s Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941, and Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life by Ryan T Reichert
Apr 16, 2025
God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life by Ryan T Reichert
Ourprotectordevelopment.com
Amazon.com
Our Protector Development, God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You tells a story through the lends of a second chance at life with multitudes of failure but also some great miracels too. It is a faith journey which guides the reader through one's life and reflection, where some tools are developed so one can use them to protect themselves with God in their life and Jesus Christ by their side. It is a born-again Christian's work to help anyone else before they might have to go through the same trials or as they are going through the flames in their journey. One child of God just wants to be of service to another child of God.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Wiz Diary: Secret Keys to Self Mastery (POP) by Desirel Calvin Lawrence
Apr 16, 2025
Wiz Diary: Secret Keys to Self Mastery (POP) by Desirel Calvin Lawrence
Amazon.com
Do you want to know how to remove all obstacles to success, love, riches, and happiness?
This book is a soul-searching journey to empower you to be your best while taking all the experiences around you into account.
These 200 verses will inspire you to unlock the unspoken truth that connects to the very core of your best identity.
Embracing these verses and reflecting on the potent meanings hidden within them, will help you unlock the secret keys to your highest potential.
Get it now.
You’ll want to read it and then recommend it to a friend or loved one so we can keep paying it forward.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gunky’s Adventures: In the Land of Must Believe by Jim Reuther
Apr 15, 2025
Gunky's Adventures: In the Land of Must Believe by Jim Reuther
Jimreutherakagunky.com
Amazon.com
A few days after the passing of his beloved wife, author Jim Reuther, better known as Gunky, discovered her extraordinary letter in a handwritten notebook titled, "How to Get Along Without Me." The notebook was a simple "How to Guide" for the tasks she had done faithfully for him until the end. But one request stood out; she challenged him to continue his writings. In Gunky's Adventures, Reuther features a collection of twenty-five tales, one for each letter of the alphabet, beginning with his late wife's note, "Afterlife Love Letter and Wish." Ranging from the humorous to tear-jerkers, to odd happenings and surprise endings, to musings on rock and roll, to stories about family, friends, foes, and fails, he reflects on an array of life experiences. His first poems ever written are included under the title of "Xtraordinaire (Silent Sentinels)." Narrating a life-hearted series of alphabetic escapades, Gunky's Adventures offers an anthology of poems and short stories reflecting on a life wonderfully lived.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Uncovering Hidden Toxins: How to Detox for Better Health with Helen Taylor
Apr 14, 2025
Uncovering Hidden Toxins: How to Detox for Better Health with Helen Taylor
Thewellness-concierge.com
About the Guest(s):
Helen Taylor is a distinguished wellness concierge with a focus on personalized integrative healthcare. She holds a master's degree in biomedical science and specializes in genetic and regenerative medicine, molecular, and cellular immunology. With over 20 years of experience, Helen excels in transforming lifestyles and improving long-term health outcomes through her innovative wellness practices. Her company, The Wellness Concierge, caters to clients worldwide, tackling challenging health issues with a holistic and scientifically-backed approach.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss is joined by Helen Taylor, an expert in integrative health and wellness, who shares her unique approach to enhancing lifestyles through targeted detoxification and health optimization. The episode offers listeners an insightful discussion on how 21st-century life has impacted human health, with an emphasis on the toxins that permeate our daily lives—from the air we breathe to the products we use.
The conversation delves into the intricate relationship between toxins and various health issues. Both intentional and subliminal exposure, from microplastics to chemical additives in common household products, is examined. Helen details the importance of mitigating these risks in improving energy levels, sleep quality, and overall wellness. She highlights the body's miraculous albeit overwhelmed detoxification pathways, such as the liver and skin, which have become inadequate under the modern toxic load. Through advanced testing for toxins and heavy metals, Helen provides a blueprint for a healthier life, showcasing how understanding and reducing these exposures can drastically improve common health complaints like chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances.
Key Takeaways:
Detoxification Emphasis: Helen underscores the necessity of detoxification against inevitable modern-day toxins found in everyday surroundings, impacting everything from hormonal health to general well-being.
Role of Mitochondria: The mitochondria's role as cellular powerhouses is critical; dysfunction can lead to chronic issues like fatigue and is often overlooked by conventional medicine.
Impact of Toxins on Health: The episode highlights how exposure to environmental toxins like heavy metals, mold, and phthalates can lead to chronic illnesses and disrupted cellular function.
Critique of Conventional Medicine: Helen points out that many medical practitioners treat symptoms rather than the root causes, often resulting in a cascade of medication prescribing.
Importance of Gut Health: Recognizing the gut as the 'second brain,' Helen describes its profound influence on health and the need for vigilant dietary choices to avoid processed foods.
Notable Quotes:
"Our bodies have never had an upgrade, remember? We are still 1.0." – Helen Taylor
"It's like you gotta buy a new phone. So basically Apple's telling me to get a new body." – Chris Voss
"This is where the chronic fatigue and detoxification issues start appearing; the liver won't work properly." – Helen Taylor
"Read the ingredients. If you can't pronounce the word, how does your body know what to do with it?" – Helen Taylor
"If you're able to go outside and use the sunlight in the morning, that will really help." – Helen Taylor
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Creator Heals by Michelle Phillips
Apr 14, 2025
The Creator Heals by Michelle Phillips
Amazon.com
Soulsawakening.com
5 Simple Keys to Living a Life of Complete Freedom. These amazing downloads from the Source of Creation will teach you to match and merge with the morphogenetic fields of your intentions, goals and desires. Learn how to tap into your DNA and turn on your Soul's divine blueprint of health, prosperity, abundance, joy, freedom and Love. Use your own heart's divine Love to easily and effortlessly heal and release old karmic ancestral belief systems, patterns, sickness and disease. These 5 DNA healing techniques are very simple easy and yet absolutely profound.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Success: Alex Feinberg’s Fitness and Performance Secrets
Apr 13, 2025
Unlocking Success: Alex Feinberg's Fitness and Performance Secrets
Insanelyaddictive.com
About the Guest(s):
Alex Feinberg is a dynamic leader in the online coaching sphere, known for his extensive career across various industries. A former professional baseball player, Alex transitioned into a hedge fund analyst, a Google executive, and an early cryptocurrency investor. Now, he excels as a high-performance coach helping executives, founders, and entrepreneurs enhance their performance and streamline their lives. His expertise is grounded in his 20-year journey through diverse professional landscapes, which culminated in building Feinberg Systems, a platform dedicated to revolutionizing personal and professional development.
Episode Summary:
In this thought-provoking episode of The Chris Voss Show, listeners are introduced to Alex Feinberg, a versatile professional with a rich background in professional sports, finance, and tech. Host Chris Voss navigates an engaging discussion with Alex, who delves into his unique approach to coaching, which leverages his career trajectory to optimize clients' performance and quality of life. Listeners gain insight into how Alex's coaching philosophy diverges from conventional wisdom, promoting efficiency and effectiveness rather than sheer effort.
This episode explores the intersection of performance, fitness, and corporate success, shedding light on common misconceptions in these areas. Alex emphasizes the power of behavioral economics in dieting, training, and life management, offering practical strategies to high-performing individuals aiming to elevate their personal and professional journeys. Central themes include the critique of mass-market advice, the importance of behavioral adaptation for high performance, and real-life applications of economic frameworks to enhance individual productivity and success. Alex also highlights his methods for empowering entrepreneurs to negotiate better business outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
Alex Feinberg utilizes his background in sports and tech to offer a results-oriented coaching methodology that prioritizes performance and intelligent strategy over conventional effort.
Feinberg's fitness approaches, such as avoiding calorie counting and remaining intuitive with dietary habits, help mainly athletic men achieve substantial health gains.
The episode highlights how successful executives can work smarter, achieving more by doing less through strategic planning and precise execution.
Alex criticizes typical corporate environments as being akin to cults, where promotion often means conforming and losing cognitive autonomy.
Listeners are encouraged to question mainstream advice, and embrace resilience and innovative thinking to achieve high-level success.
Notable Quotes:
"If I approach life the way everybody approaches it, and if I listen to conventional wisdom, I'm gonna be in the middle of the pack."
"You can have more success if you're willing to do less."
"Most people's intuition is completely removed from what actually does work."
"Fitness for most people is a scam."
"I realized that as an employee, I'm dealing with a monopsony."
Resources:
Feinberg Systems
Connect with Alex Feinberg: @AlexFeinberg1 on social media
Listeners are encouraged to delve into this enlightening episode for innovative insights and strategies framed through Alex Feinberg's high-performance coaching philosophy. Stay tuned to The Chris Voss Show for more episodes that push the boundaries of traditional thinking and inspire transformative life and business practices.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chairman Biden and Dr. Fauci’s Monster by Ronald Alfred Weitzman
Apr 13, 2025
Chairman Biden and Dr. Fauci's Monster by Ronald Alfred Weitzman
Amazon.com
Ronaldweitzman.com
This book describes how a charter member of Hillary Clinton's basket of deplorables views important issues that divide our country. Chapter 1 takes a critical look at the past, present, and future of the political left and right sides of that divide. Chapter 2 shows that abortion is properly a matter of religion rather than government. Chapter 3 pins the blame for the pandemic's cause and consequences solely on Dr. Anthony Fauci. Chapter 4 separates sex and gender into two different worlds. Chapter 5 examines how the flawed statistical modeling of global warming fails to disclose its causes or trajectory. Chapter 6 demonstrates the unconstitutionality and criminality of the 2020 presidential election. Chapter 7 reveals why this book ominously identifies the title of Joe Biden as chairman rather than president.About the author
For the author of this book, Ron Weitzman, education made a gigantic difference in his family. Born outside the United States, Ron's father barely made it through the third grade here. Thanks to America's equality of opportunity, Ron worked his way with the help of scholarships and fellowships to a BA and MA from Stanford and a PhD from Princeton. He has received a Stanford Honors Fellowship; Psychometric Fellowship of Princeton and the Educational Testing Service; and two post-doctoral fellowships, from the National Science Foundation and the United States Public Health Service.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Truth Has No Sides by Charley Johnson
Apr 12, 2025
Truth Has No Sides by Charley Johnson
Linkedin.com/in/cjconsciousness
Clearyourlake.com
Amazon.com
Truth" and "Individual Truth." Through compelling stories and reflective insights, Johnson navigates the tensions between religious, political, and societal views, inviting readers to question their conditioning and discover a greater level of awareness. This thought-provoking book offers a unique perspective on the human quest for truth and consciousness, making it a must-read for anyone seeking clarity in an increasingly polarized world.
About the Author:
A "Teacher of Nothing," known as "The Bridge," he can connect with individuals from all backgrounds. His professional journey includes roles as a business owner with 250+ employees, President of a Nonprofit (Pay it Forward Foundation), and student of an enlightened teacher. His consciousness and conversations break down the division people create by choosing a side, and you will never find him in loose-fitting, white clothing with mala beads on his wrist in a namaste pose.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Daily Buddhist: 366 Days of Wisdom for Happiness, Inner Freedom, and Mindful Living by Pema Sherpa, Brendan Barca
Apr 11, 2025
The Daily Buddhist: 366 Days of Wisdom for Happiness, Inner Freedom, and Mindful Living by Pema Sherpa, Brendan Barca
Amazon.com
Thedailybuddhist.net
366 daily doses of profound and practical Buddhist teachings for true transformation.
Why do so many people still embrace the wisdom of Buddhism, even after twenty-five hundred years? The answer lies in the fact that, although the world may look different now, humans still grapple with the same fundamental challenges: overwhelming emotions, discontentment, and a longing for happiness.
These are the very challenges that Buddhist philosophy can help us overcome, empowering us to transform into fearless, compassionate, and joyful individuals. Buddhism provides a framework we can use to lead a great life—one in which we are kinder, have greater resilience, are more adaptable to change, and experience greater lightness and joy.
The Daily Buddhist offers daily teachings of Buddhist wisdom and practices to help us navigate the challenges of everyday life. Drawing from many of the greatest Buddhist masters throughout history—renowned Indian philosophers like Nagarjuna and Santideva; Tibetan masters like Milarepa, Patrul Rinpoche, and Chögyam Trungpa; and, of course, the Buddha himself—the authors, Buddhist scholars and practitioners, deliver daily doses of Buddhist insights tailored for 21st century living. Each day of the year, you’ll receive an insightful quote from a Buddhist master paired with a thought-provoking reflection that’s accessible, practical, and modern.
Over the course of the year, you’ll learn:
How mindfulness can help you find inner peace
How to make friends with yourself through meditation
How to overcome difficult emotions like anger, jealousy, and anxiety
Why cultivating compassion leads to happiness
Why you are not your thoughts
How to tame your inner critic
How to discover happiness that actually lasts
This profound yet practical approach to Buddhist philosophy provides tools for true transformation. By the end of the year, you'll see the world and your mind in a new light, propelling you along the path to lasting happiness, self-mastery, and inner freedom.About the author
Brendan Barca is an author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and Buddhist practitioner. He discovered Buddhism in his twenties, initially turning to meditation to cope with stress and burnout. Since then, he has practiced Tibetan Buddhsim for years, traveling to Nepal to learn from revered masters such as Dudjom Tenzin Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche. Experiencing the transformative effects of mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist teachings in his own life, he co-founded Brema Solutions with his wife, Pema Sherpa, to bring these invaluable principles to corporations worldwide. Together, Pema and Brendan wrote their first book, The Daily Buddhist, and also run their popular newsletter of the same name. Brendan lives with his wife and daughter Samaya in Brooklyn, NY.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Web3 Gaming and Veteran Support Innovations with Robert Bell, CEO of 2B3D, Inc.
Apr 10, 2025
Web3 Gaming and Veteran Support Innovations with Robert Bell, CEO of 2B3D, Inc.
2b3d.com
About the Guest(s):
Robert Bell is the CEO of 2B3D Inc., a forward-thinking Web3 gaming company based in Newport Beach, California. With a strong focus on integrating blockchain and AI technologies, 2B3D aims to revolutionize the gaming industry while also tackling the pressing issue of veteran suicide by using virtual reality and gaming as therapeutic tools. Robert brings a wealth of knowledge from his marketing background and is passionate about leveraging technological innovation for positive social impact. Under his leadership, 2B3D is working on groundbreaking projects that aim to merge entertainment with meaningful cause-driven initiatives.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss reconnects with Robert Bell, the dynamic CEO of 2B3D Inc. Robert dives deep into how his company is pioneering in the Web3 gaming space, aiming to blend enchanting gaming experiences with blockchain technology and AI. The episode highlights 2B3D's dedication to social causes, specifically in using VR technology to assist veterans combating mental health challenges and suicidal tendencies.
Over the course of the conversation, Robert Bell shares insights about the company's exciting projects, including the launch of a new token and various Web3 games like Astro Bowl and Action Verse Storm Riders. He explains how these initiatives not only deliver entertainment but also create a supportive platform for veterans and a community driven by empathy and understanding. By integrating real-world brand partnerships and real athletes into the gaming universe, 2B3D endeavors to create immersive, impactful experiences with both recreational and therapeutic value. Furthermore, the conversation touches on the future of blockchain and the inevitability of mass adoption of this transformative technology.
Key Takeaways:
Innovative Web3 Gaming: 2B3D Inc. is integrating blockchain, AI, and gaming to create immersive and monetizable experiences.
Supporting Veteran Mental Health: The use of VR in combating veteran suicide is a core mission, facilitating peer support and reducing isolation.
Token Launch and Market Plans: The upcoming token launch is poised to support their gaming economy and broader social initiatives.
Holistic Entertainment Ecosystem: By partnering with athletes and core brands, 2B3D offers digital and physical products that enhance virtual experiences.
Community and Future-Focused: The episode emphasizes the importance of community, connection, and the transformative potential of technology.
Notable Quotes:
"We're using tools in VR to help fight veteran suicide and that's us, the podcast token, and Astro Bowl, storm Riders, and MedQuest."
"Web3 games where you're actually using our token on cell phone and we're looking for a six to eight-month release on that."
"With the mass adoption of blockchain is inevitable. You know, we don't go backward. You go forwards."
"By the time you're done in the military there, you'll die for the guy next to you. He'll die for you. They get this bond."
"People are gonna go someplace that they're comfortable with or that they can have fun."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Breakthroughs: Skip Kelly on Prosperity and Personal Growth
Apr 10, 2025
Unlocking Breakthroughs: Skip Kelly on Prosperity and Personal Growth
Instagram.com/skipkellyfilms
About the Guest(s):
Skip Kelly is a multifaceted entrepreneur, creative thinker, and business strategist. Recognized as one of the "Top 100 Global Most Loved CEOs" in 2024, Skip is the founder and leader of RTT, a company lauded for being one of the top global most loved workplaces. With a rich background that spans motivational speaking, rock climbing instruction, amateur hip hop dancing, filmmaking, and podcasting, Skip is a genuine renaissance man. He is passionate about helping new entrepreneurs achieve prosperity by leveraging the interplay of self, health, and wealth, driving transformative personal and professional breakthroughs.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show featuring Skip Kelly, listeners are invited on an enlightening educational ride, exploring the mechanisms of achieving breakthroughs in business and personal life. Chris Voss, known for his engaging and passionate podcasting style, brings together some of the world's foremost thought leaders to deliver value-packed discussions. This episode delves into Skip Kelly's journey through adversity, his unique approach to personal transformation, and his dedication to empowering entrepreneurs to succeed through his accelerator program.
Skip Kelly shares his insights on overcoming challenges, a skill he honed since childhood. He discusses the critical role of self-awareness and accountability in personal development and business success. By employing his experiences as a youth motivational speaker and his diverse career pursuits, Skip developed methodologies for personal breakthroughs, based on the concept of "creator offer fit," where the synergy between a person's passions and skills aligns with their business offerings. Kelly's attitude towards constant self-improvement and business innovation offers valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Key Takeaways:
Creating Breakthroughs: Skip emphasizes the importance of self-accountability and transformation for personal and professional growth, describing his experience overcoming bullying as a pivotal moment.
Creator Offer Fit: Understanding and aligning personal passions with market needs can lead to more fulfilling and successful business ventures.
Momentum Over Perfection: Skip advocates for action over hesitation, encouraging entrepreneurs to prioritize progress and iteration over waiting for perfection.
Prosperity Through Self, Health, and Wealth: Skip's framework for achieving breakthroughs focuses on a holistic approach to personal and professional well-being.
Becoming a Thermostat: By setting the tone and leading by example, individuals can inspire and elevate their communities, adapting between being a leader or learner depending on the context.
Notable Quotes:
"At 12 years old, I learned…I’ve gotta be the one who instigates the change and makes life better for myself."
"Momentum over perfection. So, gosh, I can't tell you how many times I've read quotes and I've experienced it and seen so many friends who, to be honest, I would consider not intelligent, do way better than me."
"Are you the prosperity thermostat in your group? You're leading the way and you're setting the tone for your friend circle and your peer group."
"In business, a rejection is not death. A rejection is a redirection."
"The question becomes for us, number one, am I the thermostat or the thermometer in this room?"
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shamelessly Unignorable: The Playbook by Rob Tillman
Apr 10, 2025
Shamelessly Unignorable: The Playbook by Rob Tillman
Shamelesslyunignorable.com
Robtillman.com
About the Guest(s):
Rob Tillman is a seasoned professional with nearly three decades of experience in the field of job development, transition coaching, and recruitment. He has an extensive background in climbing the corporate ladder within the aerospace industry, reaching executive levels. Rob is also a certified job development coach, collaborating with international networks like Copy Chief to assist freelancers and job seekers optimize their employment strategies. His new book, "Shamelessly Unignorable: The Playbook," is designed to aid individuals in overcoming imposter markets and achieving the success they deserve.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss sits down with Rob Tillman to delve into the intricacies of the modern job market and how individuals can stand out. Tillman’s new book, "Shamelessly Unignorable: The Playbook," is highlighted as a comprehensive guide for job seekers to maneuver through what he terms the "imposter markets" — fields overwhelmed with individuals misrepresenting their qualifications. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Tillman shares insights on common pitfalls in the job search process and how his concepts can help navigate them effectively.
Throughout the episode, Rob Tillman dissects the challenges posed by AI evolution and workforce reductions, describing how these factors reshape job opportunities and heighten competition. Keywords like "AI disruption," "freelancing challenges," and "government layoffs" reflect these contemporary workforce challenges discussed in the conversation. Tillman introduces his "tequila math" and "and principle" concepts, offering a fresh perspective on approaching job applications with sincerity and verifiability, and how to position oneself as an extraordinary candidate in a sea of competitors.
Key Takeaways:
Rising Competition in the Job Market: Layoffs, AI advancements, and a growing population are creating a saturated job market with less available positions and heightened competition.
Imposter Markets: Job seekers face hurdles from individuals misrepresenting their skills and backgrounds, making authenticity in resumes and interviews crucial.
The Importance of Being Unignorable: Instead of blending in, job seekers should focus on how they can be remembered and become "shamelessly unignorable" to employers.
Engaging Effectively in the Hiring Process: Understanding the hiring manager's perspective can significantly improve job seekers’ abilities to secure positions.
Strategic Application Approaches: Targeting opportunities accurately and presenting truthful attributes are more beneficial and preferable to sending mass, unpersonalized applications.
Notable Quotes:
"Job hunting is like dating…you cannot name the person you must date."
"Hiring is one thing that people hate to do. You don’t hire unless you have to do it."
"The greatest thing that I can do for anyone is to stop them from doing the things that are killing their opportunities."
"The single biggest reason [for failure] is because they may as well put a sign up that says, 'I’m just like everybody else.'"
"There are little bitty secrets that when you hear them, you won't be able to unsee them."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leading with Heart: Five Conversations That Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results by John Baird, Edward Sullivan
Apr 08, 2025
Leading with Heart: Five Conversations That Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results by John Baird, Edward Sullivan
Amazon.com
As we reach the peak of the Great Resignation, two veteran executive coaches help today's leaders learn how to retain and inspire their teams through the one thing their research has found works: LEADING with HEART.
In these pages, leadership coaches John Baird and Edward Sullivan share hundreds of hours of research and firsthand accounts of guiding leaders at some of the world's most respected big brands and small startups (Apple, Nike, Google, Slack to name a few).
Through their coaching and research they uncovered the 5 behaviors transformative leaders engage in to connect authentically with their teams:
They are aware of their people's needs.
They help their people to confront the fears that hold them back.
They understand their own desires & what drives their people.
They leverage their unique gifts & help people find their own.
They connect with their core sense of purpose & help people find theirs.
The key to achieving these behaviors is asking the right questions and having conversations that connect you and your employees on the deepest human level--conversations the authors coach you on how to navigate.
At a time when workplaces are struggling to build high-morale and connected cultures, LEADING with HEART will help leaders to unlock the best version of themselves and those around them with transformative results.
No matter where you are in your career, this book is your launch point to leading with heart. By encouraging you to ignore outdated "leadership hacks" and embrace introspection and growth, Leading with Heart guides you to ask the right questions and find your own answers. Now you too can create a leadership game-plan that is authentic to you and brings out the best in those around you.
About the author
Edward Sullivan is the CEO & Managing Partner at Velocity Coaching. His 25-year career as an executive coach and political consultant has taken him around the globe coaching and advising start-up founders, Fortune 500 executives, and heads of state of foreign nations. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, USA Today, Nasdaq, and more. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Forget That! 22 Lessons You Must Unlearn to Succeed by Roger E. Flax
Apr 08, 2025
Forget That! 22 Lessons You Must Unlearn to Succeed by Roger E. Flax
Horizontalentdeveloper.com
Amazon.com
Follow the guidance of motivational expert Dr. Roger Flax, author of No Stopping You! and learn to be your best self.
What if you were told that many of the common principles you've held onto since childhood are actually holding you back in your career and life? From simple adages we learned in grade school--"don't talk to strangers," "save it for a rainy day"--to well-intentioned ideas you learned later--"treat all people the same," "do one thing at a time"--respected corporate leadership guru Dr. Roger Flax covers twenty-two lessons you must unlearn to find success.
Forget That! shows you the fatal flaws in twenty-two common principles we've all learned throughout life and gives you actionable tools to counteract them. Dr. Flax shows you the pitfalls of following these ideas and how they can derail your career and ruin your relationships. This book is an expert's toolkit for overcoming "common knowledge," reading people better, understanding human nature, communicating more effectively, and maximizing productivity. Whether you work in the corporate world, a small business, work for yourself, or are just starting out on your career path you will find invaluable guidance in these pages.
As an executive coach, motivational speaker, and corporate consultant, Dr. Roger Flax has worked with over four hundred major international companies for over five decades. Reading this book is like having a life-changing one-on-one personal coaching session with this dynamic, successful, driven leader. Forget That! is a roadmap to finding your best self.
BE THE BEST YOU!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gretchen Schoser’s Journey: Finding Hope and Healing Through Podcasting
Apr 07, 2025
Gretchen Schoser's Journey: Finding Hope and Healing Through Podcasting
Goesoninourheads.net
Schosersolutions.com
About the Guest(s):
Gretchen Schoser is a mental health advocate and the co-host of the podcast "Shit That Goes On In Our Heads." With a robust career background, she spent 15 years working for UKG, a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software company specializing in payroll and other solutions, before taking an early retirement to focus on her passion for mental health and wellness. Gretchen also runs SR Solutions, a consultancy firm aimed at helping companies integrate mental health into their organizational change processes. Her personal experiences and professional expertise make her an insightful voice in the field of mental health.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Gretchen Schoser shares her transformative journey from corporate America to becoming a beacon of hope for many through her work in mental health advocacy. The conversation delves deep into the pivotal moment on Christmas Day 2022, when Gretchen faced a personal crisis. This moment eventually led her to establish "Shit That Goes On In Our Heads," a podcast aimed at normalizing discussions around mental health.
The episode explores significant topics such as the importance of finding one's voice, the impact of boundary setting, and the power of community and sharing personal stories. Chris and Gretchen discuss how humor and authentic conversations can be therapeutic, highlighting the role of mental health resources like the 9-8-8 lifeline. Gretchen also shares her mission to improve corporate approaches to employee mental wellness through her consultancy SR Solutions. A powerful narrative filled with candid insights, this episode is both moving and motivational, urging listeners to acknowledge and discuss mental health openly.
Key Takeaways:
Gretchen Schoser's journey emphasizes the importance of recognizing mental health challenges and using personal experiences to help others.
The podcast "Shit That Goes On In Our Heads" has become a global platform for sharing mental health stories, aiming to normalize and destigmatize these discussions.
Setting boundaries and understanding self-care are crucial strategies for protecting one's mental health and promoting longevity in personal and professional life.
The 9-8-8 crisis lifeline serves as a critical resource for those experiencing mental health crises, providing anonymous and free support.
Gretchen's work at SR Solutions highlights the growing need for companies to incorporate mental health considerations into organizational change processes.
Notable Quotes:
"The lady on the other end of the line… I'm alive today because of her."
"When our guests share their stories, we unlock somebody else's prison."
"Find some joy. The world may be crumbling, but there are still beautiful things to appreciate."
"Check out your extroverted friends. We are really, really, really good at masking our depression."
"I am 61 and a half and decided I didn't want to do corporate America anymore."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring Herbal Medicine’s Role in Modern Health Solutions with Bonnie D’Arcangelo
Apr 07, 2025
Exploring Herbal Medicine's Role in Modern Health Solutions with Bonnie D'Arcangelo
Bonniedarcangelo.com
AEtherbal.com
About the Guest(s):
Bonnie D'Arcangelo is a distinguished clinical herbalist and holistic health consultant with a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine. She is a certified aromatherapist with the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy and the co-founder of AEtherbal. Bonnie is also the founder of the Veusebeia Phytotherapy Center, where she focuses on integrating herbal medicine with holistic health strategies. With a deep commitment to the plant world, she has developed a range of topical herbal products designed to address various health issues and improve overall wellbeing. Bonnie is also actively involved in conservation efforts to protect medicinal plants through her non-profit organization, Michigan Protects.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss converses with Bonnie D'Arcangelo, a seasoned herbalist and holistic health consultant. The episode dives into Bonnie's expansive journey in the realm of herbal medicine, her development of unique topical products, and her dedication to integrating traditional practices with modern medicine. As a mother of four, Bonnie shares her personal and professional journey, emphasizing the importance of natural remedies and her drive to innovate the field of herbal therapy.
Bonnie discusses the inception of her companies and the challenges faced in the entrepreneurial journey. She introduces her line of topical products enriched with scientific innovations like ortho silicic acid and comprehensive herbal blends aimed at alleviating pain and improving health. Topics such as bridging conventional and herbal medicine, the necessity for FDA regulatory changes in herbal products, and Bonnie's non-profit efforts to preserve endangered medicinal plants are explored. Emphasizing a holistic approach, Bonnie shares insightful narratives on the emotional foundations of physical ailments and the synergistic relationship between humans and plants.
Key Takeaways:
Integration of Herbal and Conventional Medicine: Bonnie advocates for a blended approach, combining herbal remedies with conventional Western treatments for a more holistic health strategy.
Innovative Topical Products: Her line of advanced herbal topicals utilizes orthosilicic acid and specific medicinal plants to treat various pain-related conditions effectively.
Entrepreneurial Journey: Bonnie's transition from a goldsmith to an entrepreneur highlights the challenges and rewards of pursuing one's passion in herbal medicine.
Non-Profit Conservation Efforts: Through Michigan Protects, Bonnie works to ensure the future of herbal medicine by planting and conserving medicinal plants.
Holistic Health Consultations: Bonnie’s consultations emphasize the connection between emotional wellbeing and physical health, aiming to uncover underlying factors in chronic conditions.
Notable Quotes:
"There's a perfect, beautiful blend for both conventional and herbal medicine if the two sides can learn to work together."
"We want to ensure that herbal medicine is around for not just the next seven generations, but thousands of years beyond ourselves."
"Herbs are different than pharmaceuticals. They're trying to balance out what has gone awry in the body and bring it back to homeostasis."
"We really need to see a change in our country if we want America to become healthy again."
"Develop a relationship with one plant. There's a symbiotic thing that starts to occur when you develop a deeper relationship with the plants."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires: Book 2 in The Leunam Tales by Jose Oldenburg
Apr 05, 2025
Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires: Book 2 in The Leunam Tales by Jose Oldenburg
Amazon.com
Theleunamtales.com
A princess with a bow. A boy returning from the dead. A mother lost in grief. And a kingdom where the dead grow into trees.
When young Rose Marie discovers a powerful crystal, it reveals what every person longs for most. But when her mother gazes inside, she sees only her lost son.
As the Queen becomes consumed by the past, Rose Marie faces an impossible question: can you compete with a memory?
A beautifully written and illustrated fantasy that explores grief, love, and the strength of those who choose to stay.
A breathtaking tale of loss, longing, and the quiet magic of presence.
This adventurous tale will guide you through Rose Marie's greatest fears and wildest dreams, ultimately leading you to a place of inner peace.
Along the way, family conversations take a meaningful turn toward truth and acceptance.
Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires is book 2 in The Leunam Tales.
Book 1: Horatio in the Wind.
Book 3: August Enchanted.The Y.A. Version (coming soon)
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – FICS Fiat Inflationary Circulatory System: The Solution by Ryan Riggs
Apr 05, 2025
FICS Fiat Inflationary Circulatory System: The Solution by Ryan Riggs
Amazon.com
The Fiat Inflationary Circulatory System (FICS) opens your mind to a new paradigm. A new tax free economic system that solves most of the worlds problems. Not communist nor socialist; it's roots are based in capitalism. However, extremely bipartisan approach. A workable system that reforms our political system, offers free healthcare, access to a home, food, a college education, have the lowest crime and unemployment rates possible, interest free loans and grants, ending illness, traveling and colonizing the planets around stars, ending oppression and suffering, maintain individual’s rights and freedoms, maintain the strongest defense and military in the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lesle Lane Transforms Photography Business with Innovation and Resilience
Apr 04, 2025
Lesle Lane Transforms Photography Business with Innovation and Resilience
Studio13online.com
Lesle Lane Transforms Photography Business with Innovation and Resilience
About the Guest(s):
Lesle Lane is the founder and lead photographer at Studio 13, a corporate branding photography company based in Indianapolis. With a rich family legacy in photography, Lesle Lane is a third-generation photographer who has successfully transformed her family's traditional photography business into a modern, thriving corporate branding service. Specializing in B2B, Lesle Lane has become an influential figure in commercial photography, particularly in the Indianapolis area. As a certified woman-owned business, Studio 13 has carved out a niche in providing high-quality visual content for corporations, showcasing Leslie's entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering efforts in both business and photography.
Episode Summary:
In this captivating episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves into the world of corporate branding photography with Lesle Lane, founder of Studio 13. Lesle shares her journey from inheriting a family photography tradition to modernizing it into a cutting-edge business. With insights into the challenges and triumphs of transitioning a legacy business into the digital age, Lesle illustrates the transformative power of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Lesle Lane discusses the evolving landscape of photography, emphasizing the role of technology advancements and her adaptive strategies to meet market demands. She highlights the significance of authenticity in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), noting how AI can be both a tool and a challenge for photographers. Lesle's experience as a former competitive ice skater adds a unique perspective on resilience and leadership in her career. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of maintaining trust in brand imagery and shares valuable insights into expanding services, such as drone photography and corporate headshots, reflecting her company's growth and adaptation to client needs.
Key Takeaways:
Lesle Lane emphasizes the importance of adapting to technological changes in photography, especially with the advent of AI and digital transformations.
Authenticity in visual content is crucial for building trust with clients, whether in branding, corporate headshots, or other photography services.
Lesle's strategy involves utilizing a network of skilled photographers and offering a diverse portfolio of services, including architectural, drone, and product photography.
Her journey from competitive ice skating to entrepreneurship highlights the resilience and determination necessary for success in evolving industries.
As a certified woman-owned business, Studio 13 is leveraging its unique position to access opportunities and foster diverse, sustainable growth.
Notable Quotes:
"Being successful is a linear prospect… You've never run a business."
"AI is not the devil. It's absolutely not. There's too many effective uses for it."
"Photography really helps tell the story of a brand."
"Just because you scroll to open up your lens on your iPhone, it's not really the same."
"I think it's the same way if you're a company. I'm going to look for an attorney, and they've got a fake picture."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Avi Kahan on How AI is Revolutionizing the Courtroom and Conflict Resolution
Apr 03, 2025
Avi Kahan on How AI is Revolutionizing the Courtroom and Conflict Resolution
VaadHadinVHoraah.com
About the Guest(s):
Avi Kahan is a conflict resolution expert with nearly 15 years of experience in arbitration and mediation. As the founder of a newly formed platform, VaadHadinVHoraah.com, Kahan leverages legal insight and a comprehensive understanding of interpersonal dynamics to help individuals and communities navigate high-conflict cases. His efforts focus on developing tools for conflict resolution, enabling people to autonomously handle disputes using AI-enhanced strategies.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Chris Voss Show! In this captivating discussion, host Chris Voss speaks with Avi Kahan, the innovative founder of VaadHadinVHoraah.com, a platform that merges legal expertise with advanced AI to assist users in conflict resolution. As the episode unfolds, Kahan passionately shares his journey from studying Jewish law and commercial disputes to founding his groundbreaking company dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts more effectively on their own.
Driven by a mission to empower individuals, Kahan explains how his platform offers tools for both personal and commercial conflict resolution. Through proprietary AI assessments and a unique “do-it-yourself” approach, his website aims to educate and equip users with the necessary skills to manage disputes without relying heavily on external arbitrators or courts. Throughout this episode, engaging dialogue touches on the nuances of human behavior, the science of conflict dynamics, and the innovative applications of AI in legal contexts.
Key Takeaways:
Conflict Resolution Empowerment: Avi Kahan is dedicated to educating individuals on resolving their conflicts using innovative online tools, reducing reliance on lawyers and mediators.
AI-Driven Assessment: The platform offers a detailed AI assessment to predict conflict outcomes based on personality, providing users with a comprehensive understanding of their conflict style.
Philosophy and Law Intersection: Kahan’s background in Jewish law underscores the philosophical foundations of legal systems, emphasizing a deep understanding of dispute dynamics.
Cultural Insight: Through his experiences, Kahan highlights the cultural and religious influences affecting legal practices in different regions, shedding light on diverse methodologies of conflict engagement.
Future Vision for Conflict Resolution: Kahan envisions a world where traditional barriers to conflict resolution are broken down by shared knowledge and innovative technological tools.
Notable Quotes:
“I'm trying to figure out a system of do it yourself conflict, almost resolve conflict on your own.”
“An AI system that will help people navigate with conflict when they're having conflict with other people.”
“We need to create a new opinion that we could all live together with. It's not gonna work otherwise.”
“People don't understand that…it's the judge's new version that they just created in their head.”
“I want answers. Not, oh, let's get along.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Thirst: A Novel of Lost Innocence and Redemption by H. W. Terrance
Apr 03, 2025
Thirst: A Novel of Lost Innocence and Redemption by H. W. Terrance
Amazon.com
Thirst is a compelling novel that journeys from childhood trauma, through the depths of addiction, and to the arduous path of recovery. With raw and vivid storytelling, it follows the protagonist’s life from turbulent teenage years of substance abuse to the crushing lows of adult self-destruction. A powerful and honest portrayal, Thirst offers hope and inspiration—showing that even in life’s bleakest moments, the light of recovery and triumph can shine through.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Piper’s Picture Power by Linda Zeigler
Apr 02, 2025
Piper's Picture Power by Linda Zeigler
Amazon.com
Piper loves to think and imagine as she plays and learns. She wonders just HOW this process happens. Her new friend, The Thinker, helps her realize she can choose to make pictures in her head to remember, imagine, to know what she knows, to manage emotions, and to make plans for life. She shares what she learns from The Thinker to help friends and family make personal use of mental pictures. She even asks questions of the reader to encourage their use of individual imaging. Using imaging intentionally expands and deepens thinking; it becomes a SUPERPOWER for Piper and her friends!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chas Woodhull Shares Wealth Management Insights
Apr 02, 2025
Chas Woodhull Shares Wealth Management Insights
Gallagher-pool.com
About the Guest(s):
Chas Woodhull is an accomplished financial advisor with a deep-rooted passion for entrepreneurship and investing. He began his journey at the tender age of eight and has since built a substantial career in wealth management. Currently serving as a Private Wealth Advisor at Gallagher Pool Wealth Management, Chas holds titles such as Accredited Investment Fiduciary and Certified Exit Planning Advisor. At only 29, he manages over $70 million in assets and is considered one of the most successful young money managers in the U.S. His career trajectory includes experiences at Northwestern Mutual and Gallagher Pool, where his strategic expertise in helping clients grow, preserve, and transfer wealth has been instrumental.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of the Chris Voss Show, we explore the journey of Chas Woodhull, a dynamic young entrepreneur and financial expert, who started his investment career at the age of eight by purchasing Microsoft stock with his Kentucky Derby winnings. Host Chris Voss invites Chas to share his experiences growing up in an entrepreneurial family, his passion for investing, and his current role as a Private Wealth Advisor at Gallagher Pool Wealth Management. This episode is filled with insights into Chas's approach to financial planning and wealth management.
Listeners will delve into Chas's unique perspective on investment strategies, highlighting how Gallagher Pool Wealth Management distinguishes itself by adopting principles of the world's greatest investors. Chas emphasizes the importance of maintaining a concentrated portfolio of quality companies with strong balance sheets, rather than adhering to conventional diversified investments. Throughout the conversation, Chas offers valuable advice on financial literacy, the significance of starting early with investments, and cultivating a mindset geared toward constant personal and professional growth.
Key Takeaways:
Chas Woodhull began investing at age eight, inspired by his entrepreneurial family and a passion for financial literacy.
Gallagher Pool Wealth Management emphasizes a focused investment strategy aligned with top investors rather than broad diversification commonly pushed by large financial institutions.
Starting early and being consistent is crucial in building wealth, with a significant impact from time invested in the market.
Chas's firm prioritizes working with clients who are coachable and willing to learn, regardless of their initial investment size.
Personal health and fitness are key components of Chas's success, reflecting his dedication to being the best version of himself.
Notable Quotes:
"If you don't have a plan, you plan to fail." - Chris Voss
"The best time to get ahold of your finances and to start investing was five, ten years ago, or yesterday. The second best time is today." - Chas Woodhull
"I believe that the way most big companies tell people to invest is for two reasons: it's easily saleable, and they know they're not gonna get sued." - Chas Woodhull
"Life's too short not to work with good people." - Chas Woodhull
"I've always been competitive. I've always wanted to be really great at whatever I do." - Chas Woodhull
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Gut Health: Good Bru’s Probiotic Revolution for Wellness with Gabe Dough
Apr 02, 2025
Unlocking Gut Health: Good Bru's Probiotic Revolution for Wellness with Gabe Dough
Goodbru.com
About the Guest(s):
Gabe Dough is a co-founder of Good Bru, an innovative company focusing on gut health through its flagship prebiotic and probiotic product. With a background that includes a penchant for intellectual property and food entrepreneurship, Gabe has acquired patents and developed multiple consumer products, including some in the health and wellness sector. His journey reflects a committed interest in enhancing health outcomes through nutrition, focusing particularly on the gut microbiome.
Episode Summary:
Join host Chris Voss as he delves into the intricate world of gut health with Gabe Dough, co-founder of Good Bru. In this enlightening episode, Gabe shares insights into the foundational importance of a healthy gut microbiome, equating its significance to sleep and exercise. He details Good Brew's unique formulation—a probiotic designed to integrate seamlessly into daily routines, including coffee, to enhance gut health and overall well-being.
Discover the science behind Good Bru's probiotic formulation and how it differentiates from others on the market. With a staggering 55% reorder rate, the product's effectiveness speaks to its value in gut health management. Gabe's discussion includes the transformative potential of Good Brew, its impact on protein utilization, and the diverse health benefits achieved through better gut health. Dive into Gabe's entrepreneurial journey, exploring lessons learned and strategies developed in creating and scaling a successful health-focused business.
Key Takeaways:
Good Bru offers a unique, coffee-compatible prebiotic and probiotic supplement, enhancing daily routines and contributing to improved gut health.
A healthy gut microbiome is pivotal to well-being, affecting areas from mood and immunity to nutrient absorption and inflammation reduction.
Gabe Dough shares his entrepreneurial experience, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of developing Good Bru and the importance of learning from both failures and successes.
Good Bru's bacillus coagulans probiotic stands apart due to its ability to survive hot temperatures and its synergy with organic prebiotic fibers, providing comprehensive gut health benefits.
Listeners are invited to explore Good Bru's offerings with special promotional deals, encouraging firsthand experience of their gut health benefits.
Notable Quotes:
"Your gut microbiome is as fundamental to your health as exercise and sleep."
"Most of the soluble fiber products on the market are owned by Big Pharma and use cheap ingredients that we wouldn't naturally consume."
"Good Bru is like a foundational gut health product… it's meant to enter the digestive system in a beneficial way."
"Think of it like a garden—when your garden isn't growing properly, you don't throw more seeds on it; you assess and amend the soil."
"Entrepreneurship is no joke… Elon Musk said it's like chewing on glass and staring into the abyss."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Self-Love and Relationship Intelligence with Iryna Wood
Mar 31, 2025
Unlocking Self-Love and Relationship Intelligence with Iryna Wood
Irynawood.com
About the Guest(s):
Iryna Wood is a dedicated relationship expert and the inventive mind behind the self-improvement app "Gemini Near Me." Hailing from Crimea, Ukraine, with a robust background in counseling and psychology, Iryna has devoted over 12 years to helping clients uncover the power of self-love and relationship intelligence. Her career journey took her from launching a successful company in Monaco to moving to the United States, where she continues to pursue her passion for empowering others. Iryna also co-hosts the podcast "Relationships is a Bitch" alongside AJ Benza and Mike Agovino.
Episode Summary:
This episode of The Chris Voss Show features an illuminating conversation with Iryna Wood, a relationship expert and app developer, about empowering individuals through self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Chris Voss and Iryna explore the innovative "Gemini Near Me" app, which offers a suite of features designed to promote self-love and relational intelligence. The app includes motivational features like Dream Interpretation, Astrology Guidance, Numerology Compatibility, and a personalized AI counselor named Iryna AI.
Iryna emphasizes the app's commitment to aiding singles and couples in their journey toward better relationships through self-discovery. With motivational quotes, intentional meditations, and relationship intelligence classes, the app provides a multi-faceted approach to personal growth and development. Iryna's professional journey—from her Ukrainian roots and innovative endeavors in France to her vibrant life in the US—adds depth and inspiration to the discussion. Together, she and Chris highlight the importance of self-awareness and mindful relationships in achieving personal fulfillment.
Key Takeaways:
Gemini Near Me's Features: The app integrates diverse tools such as dream interpretation, astrology, and numerology, designed to foster self-discovery and relational intelligence for both singles and couples.
Iryna AI: A 24/7 pocket counselor within the app, offering guidance and self-reflective prompts, encouraging users to explore their feelings and gain insights into their personal and relational dynamics.
The Power of Self-Love: Iryna underscores the significance of understanding and loving oneself to enhance relationships with others.
Iryna's Inspirational Journey: From business ventures in France to co-hosting a podcast in the US, Iryna shares her rich history and how it shaped her passion for relationship coaching.
Empowering Women: Iryna's book, "Who Cares About Your Ex?", aims to bolster women's self-esteem and independence, advocating for authenticity and personal growth.
Notable Quotes:
"Be curious. Be passionate about yourself. Be intrigued about yourself because everybody's unique for a reason."
"The app is for your daily self-work… Iryna AI, it's your 24/7 pocket counselor always there for you."
"I don't believe in impossible until you're alive."
"Since you're interested in yourself, you can see yourself from very different angles, and you can study yourself, your character, your personality, your persona…"
"Relationships is a Bitch" - The podcast title reflecting the complex yet rewarding nature of relationships.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unraveled by Kelli Kassoff
Mar 31, 2025
Unraveled by Kelli Kassoff
Amazon.com
Kellikassoff.com
Confront the hard truths of emotions and intimacy.
Facing both the painful and transformative reality of love is not easy. Yet the heart longs to reconcile love with suffering. Amid emotional devastation, humans seek solace and find ways to survive.
In Unraveled, author Kelli Kassoff takes readers on a poetic journey to explore both the emotional and factual truths about love. Tackling the complexities of falling in and out of love, Kassoff exposes the scars of toxic relationships where betrayal, manipulation, and abuse clash with deep yearning and devotion. Through vivid, visceral imagery, Kassoff weaves together lessons on love from defining moments throughout her life, grappling with suffocating memories, the emotional turmoil of lost love, and the raw desire for connection. Whether reflecting on the torment of an abusive relationship while acknowledging both devastation and complicity or delving into the profound intimacy of love while expressing tenderness and fear of loss, her prose embodies the fundamental human desire to make peace with one's choices in love.
Whether you are searching for redemption or nursing a broken heart, the book offers an honest portrayal of the highs and lows of human emotions to inspire a spirit of resilience.About the author
Kelli Kassoff is a poet and non-fiction short story writer, known for her bold story telling. Her belief, “We are all made of stories, I want to tell them from the depths of where they’ve been buried.” Her non-fiction work is haunting and visceral; stories that explore themes of dehumanization, exploitation, love and joy, grief and suffering.
Kelli’s work has been featured in several literary magazines and journals and discussed on PodCasts.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Allow Me to Live My Grief…: and Heal from the Inside Out by Mrs Ligia M. Houben
Mar 31, 2025
Allow Me to Live My Grief...: and Heal from the Inside Out by Mrs Ligia M. Houben
Ligiahouben.com
Amazon.com
Validating the Bereaved and Raising Awareness in Our Society
Ligia M. Houben presents us Allow Me to Live My Grief... and Heal from the Inside Out as an offering of love. This book is a deep and transformative guide, inspired by her personal experience of losing her mother. It is not only a heartfelt tribute to her mother’s memory but also a compassionate companion for anyone navigating the painful journey of grief. Houben shares her personal story, offering her vulnerability to connect with readers, while also providing essential tools that help the bereaved feel validated and supported.
When we lose a loved one and find ourselves in the valley of sorrow, we can feel alone, as if no one understands our grief. For this reason, thanatologist Ligia M. Houben offers us Allow Me to Live My Grief... and Heal from the Inside Out, so that you feel understood and accompanied in those moments when it may seem like your world has fallen apart.
The author has dedicated her life, through seminars and workshops, to training others on grief and life transitions, and to supporting the bereaved in the most difficult times of their lives with care, compassion, and understanding. Her primary purpose has been to help others transform their loss and transform their lives.
This book is both a testimonial and a manual of experiences, through which readers will learn:
About the multiple manifestations of grief,
Tools and strategies to process it,
Clarifications of misunderstandings and common myths on the subject,
The difference between “mourning and living through grief.”
It also offers testimonials from people who have suffered the loss of a loved one, which the author refers to as “stories from the soul.”
Additionally, Ligia teaches us how to accompany someone in grief and how to heal from deep within your soul while continuing to honor your loved one, who, though no longer with you physically, as the author says, “continues to live in your heart... for love is eternal.”
Allow Me to Live My Grief... and Heal from the Inside Out is a profound book that not only provides readers with a sense of companionship during their darkest moments but also empowers them to transform their grief into growth. Through her personal story and professional expertise, Ligia M. Houben delivers a compassionate, supportive, and practical guide for anyone experiencing loss, offering them the tools they need to heal from within while honoring the memory of their loved ones.
This book is an invaluable resource for both individuals and professionals in the field of grief support, as it tenderly bridges personal experience with therapeutic insight. It is a must-read for anyone seeking solace and practical strategies for healing after loss.About the author
Ligia M. Houben is a grief expert and life transitions specialist. She is an inspirational speaker in life transitions, grief & loss, and personal growth. She lost her father when she was 12 years old, and that significant loss inspired her to write "Transform your Loss. Your Guide to Strength and Hope" and to create the system of transformation "The 11 Principles of Transformation" included in the book. Ligia has a Center in Miami, FL, The Center for Transforming Lives, where she provides individual consultation, meditation classes, and personal growth workshops. Now, The 11 Principles of Transformation® are offered as an online program.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Claims-Made Insurance: The Policy That Changed the Industry: A Deep Dive, Review, and History Frederick Fisher
Mar 30, 2025
Claims-Made Insurance: The Policy That Changed the Industry: A Deep Dive, Review, and History Frederick Fisher
Amazon.com
Frederick J. Fisher's "Claims-Made Insurance: The Policy That Changed the Industry" is an indispensable guide for insurance professionals navigating claims-made policies. This comprehensive book explores the evolution and critical aspects of these policies that have transformed the insurance landscape.
This book serves as a manual for industry professionals, brokers, underwriters, and claims adjusters, teaching them how to navigate and explain claims-made policies. It also empowers policyholders by clarifying their rights and responsibilities, helping them avoid coverage gaps and denial scenarios.
Fisher's engaging writing style and authoritative knowledge make this book informative and accessible. It provides practical advice and best practices, fostering transparency and trust between insurers and insureds. As the industry faces challenges from private equity and market dynamics, this primer is a vital resource for anyone involved in professional liability insurance.
Whether you are a veteran or newcomer, "Claims-Made Insurance: The Policy That Changed the Industry" is your essential guide to mastering claims-made policies and ensuring robust coverage in a changing landscape.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Health: The Secrets of Nervous System Healing with Mel Hopper Koppelman
Mar 30, 2025
Unlocking Health: The Secrets of Nervous System Healing with Mel Hopper Koppelman
Synthesishealth.co
About the Guest(s):
Mel Hopper Koppelman is a highly esteemed health professional serving as the Program Director at Synthesis Health Lab. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she has developed a cutting-edge approach that integrates Chinese medicine, functional medicine, and developmental neurology. Mel holds two master's degrees and is known for her ability to address complex chronic health conditions such as chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, and fibromyalgia, especially when traditional methods have not yielded results.
Episode Summary:
In this illuminating episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss dives deep into the intricacies of health with Mel Hopper Koppelman, the program director at Synthesis Health Lab. Known for her transformative work with patients experiencing chronic health issues, Mel shares her innovative approach combining Chinese medicine, functional medicine, and developmental neurology. As the conversation unfolds, listeners gain insight into how development issues can underpin many chronic conditions, and how addressing the nervous system could be the key to sustainable recovery.
Mel Hopper Koppelman discusses the concept of first principles in healing, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, encouraging a reevaluation of modern health narratives. The episode delves into the vagal paradox, highlighting the complexities of the vagus nerve, which plays a crucial role in rest and digestion. Mel also unveils the hidden brain development issues that may lead to chronic fatigue and autoimmune disorders, offering listeners a glimpse into effective methods to address these concerns. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes an informed, methodical approach to health that avoids unnecessary lab tests and supplements, focusing instead on ancient natural healing laws.
Key Takeaways:
The integration of Chinese medicine, functional medicine, and developmental neurology offers a holistic pathway to addressing chronic health issues.
Understanding the vagus nerve's role is crucial in differentiating between rest-and-digest states and states of life threat.
Many chronic health problems may have roots in hidden developmental issues that require nuanced evaluation and treatment.
Mel's approach emphasizes the importance of using first principles for sustainable health, advocating for an observational method over expensive lab tests.
Addressing foundational neurological and gut health issues can lead to substantive improvements in long-term health outcomes.
Notable Quotes:
"The nervous system is really foundational to all of these systems."
"It's getting this next level of nuance where we start to talk more about trauma and early childhood events and how they relate to adult health."
"Understanding the order of operations is critical—realizing there's a step-by-step order that the body prefers to heal."
"The first principles are not rocket science; they navigate you towards health in ways that become much smoother."
"You're only testing what you're testing, and you're assuming what you're finding in the blood is telling you about the entire body."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking High Performance and Energy with Suzanne Rath
Mar 30, 2025
Unlocking High Performance and Energy with Suzanne Rath
Suzannerath.com.au
Amazon.com
Angelasedran.com/rome
About the Guest(s):
Suzanne Rath is a distinguished speaker, executive health and leadership coach, and an award-winning leader specializing in high-performance endurance leadership and sustained success. With a background in physiotherapy and business ownership, Suzanne has firsthand experience in overcoming burnout and chronic fatigue. She is committed to helping high performers, executives, business owners, and leaders reclaim their energy and lead with vitality through scientifically-backed health strategies and real-world leadership insights. Suzanne is also a contributing author to the book "She Built It: Inspiring Strategies and Stories for Women in Business".
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Suzanne Rath, a prominent executive health and leadership coach. They delve into Suzanne's inspiring journey from overcoming a life-changing accident to becoming a successful business owner and leader. Suzanne shares her experiences as a physiotherapist and business owner, emphasizing the importance of building a clinical space focused on holistic healthcare and preventative medicine. As a contributor to the anthology "She Built It," Suzanne articulates the significant lessons she learned on her path to success.
This episode also focuses on strategies for regaining energy and achieving sustained success in high-pressure environments. Suzanne shares her expertise in using endurance sports as a metaphor for effective leadership and business management. She discusses the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, particularly in balancing career demands with personal commitments and offers insights into energy management techniques for high performers. The episode is packed with practical advice on enhancing productivity, maintaining focused leadership, and creating a sustainable and energizing work environment. Suzanne also talks about her upcoming retreat, Renaissance in Rome, designed to empower women leaders worldwide.
Key Takeaways:
Suzanne Rath shares her journey of recovery and success, detailing how her life and career evolved following a traumatic accident.
The episode emphasizes the value of endurance sports as a metaphor for mastering leadership and business dynamics.
Energy management involves intentional time investment, boundary setting, and engaging in tasks that energize and fulfill.
Notable techniques include taking intentional breaks, engaging in reflective practices, and aligning work with personal strengths for enhanced productivity.
Suzanne's upcoming retreat, Renaissance in Rome, aims to offer female leaders strategic and personal clarity while exploring the heart of Italy.
Notable Quotes:
"Energy is like a bank account, right? You think very intentionally about when you're making deposits into it and when you're taking energy out."
"I parallel the stories of endurance athletes and the lessons from endurance athletes with success in business and in life."
"It's important to have these things lined up correctly. Anything that adds to that vision goes in, and anything that doesn't stays out."
"Somebody coming in and saying, 'Oh, you need to meditate, or you need to eat better.' It just becomes another thing to our list of things to do."
"Carving out thinking time is so important. I create a lot of thinking time so that I can visualize what's next."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Prayer of Freedom: God’s breakthrough approach to prayer that frees you from many forms of chronic pain, chronic health issues, anxiety, … addictions and other life challenges by Beatty Carmichael
Mar 29, 2025
The Prayer of Freedom: God's breakthrough approach to prayer that frees you from many forms of chronic pain, chronic health issues, anxiety, ... addictions and other life challenges by Beatty Carmichael
Amazon.com
Getradicalfaith.org
Discover the Prayer of Freedom: A breakthrough approach to healing and restoration
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What if the solution to struggles in your life – be it addictions, chronic pain, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or more -- were within reach?
In The Prayer of Freedom, you’ll uncover a groundbreaking approach to prayer that unlocks God’s power to heal, restore, and transform lives. Through real-life stories, compelling insights, and practical “hot-to” guidance, this book reveals how you can experience freedom from persistent life challenges.
Take Rob and Lilly, for example. After ten years of constant fighting and five years of marriage counseling with no change, they felt hopeless. Then, they applied the Prayer of Freedom. Within 24 hours, their relationship was transformed—arguments ceased and peace filled their home for the first time in years. Today, they enjoy a peaceful, calm and joyful marriage, something they once thought impossible.
But what is the secret behind this transformation?
The Prayer of Freedom is rooted in spiritual laws found in the Bible—timeless principles that govern how God answers prayers. Author Beatty Carmichael shares his discovery of these laws and how applying them can bring miraculous results. Unlike conventional approaches to prayer, this method focuses on aligning with God’s will and addressing the spiritual roots of the problems we face.
Imagine seeing long-standing issues—chronic pain, broken relationships, addiction, depression—vanish almost instantly. That’s what happened to Whitney, who had suffered from chronic pain for years. After praying using this approach, within one day her pain was gone, all the tension in her body disappeared, and a sense of peace and relaxation replaced years of discomfort.
The book doesn’t just stop at individual stories. Carmichael provides evidence from his work with students in an addiction recovery center. Of those who completed the Prayer of Freedom, nearly 90% experienced total and complete freedom from their problems, including chronic pain, bipolar disorder, arthritis, depression, anxiety, addictions and more. Even for those who didn’t achieve complete freedom, the intensity of their issues dropped significantly.
So, what makes this approach to prayer so powerful?
Carmichael explains that it’s not about magical formulas or special gifts. Instead, it’s about understanding and applying spiritual laws that govern prayer. These laws, revealed in the Bible, show how repentance and righteousness open the door to answered prayer by God. The process is simple yet profound... and above all, proven effective!
This book isn’t about theory—it’s a practical, “how-to” guide filled with step-by-step instructions and practical life applications. Whether you’re dealing with personal struggles or helping a loved one find freedom, The Prayer of Freedom teaches you the process to see real and lasting change.
If you’re ready to experience the life-changing power of answered prayer, this book will show you how to turn spiritual laws into spiritual breakthroughs.
If you are ready to unlock the freedom you’ve been searching for, then get The Prayer of Freedom today!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – All Your Best Selves: How the Performing Arts Toolkit Can Help You Thrive Anytime, Any Place and with Anyone by J.J.R. Taylor
Mar 28, 2025
All Your Best Selves: How the Performing Arts Toolkit Can Help You Thrive Anytime, Any Place and with Anyone by J.J.R. Taylor
Amazon.com
TBCenterprises.com
This book is about a new, yet old, approach to how we all engage with our minds and emotions. Through glimpses of the authors life and performing arts career, we can see how closely life and the performing arts can come together. Enough to display the need for all people, performer and non-performer alike, to use the tools and techniques of the fields of acting and improvisation to live richer and fuller lives. These are tools and techniques developed by masters in the craft of understanding how to take apart and put back together the human mind and emotions in multiple ways. Its effects have been proven profound and transformative on the stage. Yet, behind the scenes of life there have been decades of work and research done. In non-entertainment arenas such as education, therapy, the prison system, and children with ASD, parts of the dramatic method have proven to have made a difference and helped in all groups. This isn't about performing, this is about presence, about how we grow and develop our mind and emotions. Mnemonic methods are discussed and how they benefit the actor and non-actor alike. The work of three masters, K. Stanislavski, S. Meisner and U. Hagen are broken down to display how they work in the arenas of acting, then how they can be use by the reader to grow and develop themselves in life. Improvisation is looked at and how powerful it's simple games can be. This is a book about all of us and what we can grow into be, if we chose to use the time tested tools we already have.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fritz Häber, The Complete Diary: 16 Months in an American POW Camp by Bernd Häber
Mar 28, 2025
Fritz Häber, The Complete Diary: 16 Months in an American POW Camp by Bernd Häber
Amazon.com
Worldstrings.com
16monthsaspow.com
Examining history through family archives frequently complicates our understanding of the past. This complexity is heightened when descendants encounter diverse forms of testimonial evidence from a bygone era—whether it be a photograph, an object, postcards, official documents, or a diary—and undertake the challenging endeavor of deciphering the meaning of these personal remnants within the broader context of historical events.
This diary stands apart from the typical World War II narratives found in documentaries, textbooks, and retellings, often providing only the highlights and a broad overview. For readers seeking a genuinely fresh and intimate perspective on the physical war and psychological war that unfolds beneath the surface, this real-life account offers an insightful and comprehensive experience. This is the story of Fritz Häber, a young German father who grappled with the dual responsibilities to his family and country.
His reflections provide personal insights that extend beyond him to encompass broader global perspectives. Forced to serve in a Nazi anti-aircraft unit near Munich during WW2, he later endured 16 months imprisoned in an American POW camp. Fritz Häber begins his diary with this dedication: “I dedicate these pages to my wife and my children of whom I hope are still alive and whom to find well when I return from captivity… May these lines serve my wife in the future as a compensation for the long time during which she knew nothing about my well-being, and for the children to serve as an example of how human destinies can get easily mixed up.” Stories such as his prompt an exploration of our family histories and their untold narratives. They illuminate themes of resilience and survival, morality and choice. Even when these tales harbor discomfort or controversy, they possess the power to enlighten us and offer valuable guidance for our present actions. His steadfast and unyielding belief in his survival gave him the faith that he would be reunited with his family one day. Having endured physical and emotional challenges, his story is a timeless, powerful source of inspiration 75 years later and will resonate with future generations.
From the author: n this book, which is both a diary and a memoir, you will meet my grandfather, Fritz Häber. As a child, he was just my grandpa, a jovial, vigorous, warmhearted man, whom I would visit during the occasional holiday vacation. It was only later when contentious, life altering, family events were revealed to me that I realized Fritz had served in Hitler’s Wehrmacht during WWII, one of the most tumultuous and violent time periods of world history. I had so many questions.
Although his part in this global drama can be considered minor, he extensively documented his experiences and shared his astute reflections on everything from human psychology to political philosophy. Like many history buffs, I have spent countless hours reading about high level diplomacy and watching documentaries that detail the technical and military aspects of war, but it was not until reading Fritz’s diary that I could fully imagine both the momentous decisions he made and the drudgery of being a reluctant soldier.
Fritz, an antifascist, not only warns “human destinies can get easily mixed up” during war, but also reminds us to pay attention to forces that might interfere with our lives in unexpected ways. I am excited to now share his story with you.
About the author
Bernd, grandson of Fritz, was born in East Berlin - after the Berlin Wall was erected. He grew up in the German Democratic Republic under a Communist ruling government. Bernd attended the Technische Universität in Chemnitz in Saxony/Germany and graduated with a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Process Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Volunteer: The Failure of the Death Penalty in America and One Inmate’s Quest to Die with Dignity by Gianna Toboni
Mar 28, 2025
The Volunteer: The Failure of the Death Penalty in America and One Inmate's Quest to Die with Dignity by Gianna Toboni
Amazon.com
A riveting account of one death row inmate’s quest to die—and a fearless look at how America’s system of punishment has failed the public it claims to serve.
When Scott Dozier was sent to Nevada’s death row in 2007, convicted of a pair of grisly murders, he didn’t cry foul or embark upon a protracted innocence campaign. He sought instead to expedite his execution—to hasten his inevitable death. He decided he would rather face his end swiftly than die slowly in solitary confinement. In volunteering for execution, Dozier may have been unusual. But in the tortuous events that led his death date to be scheduled and rescheduled, planned and then stayed, his time on death row was anything but.
In The Volunteer, Emmy award–winning investigative reporter Gianna Toboni traces the twists and turns of Dozier’s story, along the way offering a hard look at the history and controversy that surround the death penalty today. Toboni reveals it to be a system rife with black market dealings and supply chain labyrinths, with disputed drugs and botched executions. Today’s death penalty, generally carried out through lethal injection, has proven so cumbersome, ineffective, and potentially harrowing that some states have considered a return to the electric chairs and firing squads of the past, believing those approaches to be not only more effective but more humane.
No matter where you stand on the morality of capital punishment, there’s no denying that the death penalty is failing the American public. With costs running into the billions and countless lives kept in limbo, it has proven incapable of achieving its desired end: executing the inmates that fellow Americans have deemed guilty of the most heinous crimes. With The Volunteer, Toboni offers an insightful and profound look at how the death penalty went so terribly wrong. A spellbinding story down to its shocking conclusion, it brings to light the horrifying realities of state-sanctioned killings—realities that many would prefer to ignore.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Overcoming Addiction: Estle Wallace’s Journey to Helping Others
Mar 27, 2025
Overcoming Addiction: Estle Wallace's Journey to Helping Others
Cornerstonehealingcenter.com
About the Guest(s):
Estil Wallace is the CEO and founder of Cornerstone Healing Center, a behavioral healthcare agency that under his leadership has expanded significantly, growing 15 times over in the past seven years. A father, husband, entrepreneur, and investor, Estle’s journey from battling addiction and homelessness to building a successful business has positioned him as a passionate advocate for change and transformation. With over 20 years of sobriety, he leverages both his personal experiences and professional expertise to inspire and guide others towards recovery. Estle is also the host of the "Struggle and Strive" podcast where he explores topics related to addiction recovery, leadership, and personal growth.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves into the inspiring and powerful story of Estle Wallace, CEO of Cornerstone Healing Center. The episode offers an intimate look at Estle’s personal journey from addiction and homelessness to years of sobriety and successful entrepreneurship. Highlighting both his professional achievements and his personal growth, the conversation showcases how life's adversities can be transformed into a passion for helping others. Estle shares insights into the current addiction crisis, emphasizing the need for accessible recovery solutions and the deep human impact of substance use disorders.
Throughout the discussion, Estle provides a detailed perspective on the nuances of addiction, the intersection of personal trauma and substance use, and the importance of aligning one's values with actions for lasting change. The episode also sheds light on the wider societal issues related to addiction, with Estle offering suggestions on identifying substance abuse problems, seeking help, and the significant impact of treatment centers like Cornerstone Healing Center. Additionally, the conversation touches upon the opioid crisis, emphasizing the critical role rehabilitation plays in addressing these widespread issues. Through Estle's personal anecdotes and professional insights, the episode paints a realistic yet hopeful picture of recovery and transformation.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Addiction: Estle highlights the profound impact of personal and familial trauma on addiction and how fundamental recovery is to navigating life with these complex challenges.
Sobriety and Success: A vital part of the conversation is Estle’s narrative of overcoming addiction to lead a fulfilling, productive life, serving as a beacon of hope for those battling similar struggles.
Behavioral Health Insights: The episode offers a deep dive into the workings of Cornerstone Healing Center, painting a detailed picture of what comprehensive behavioral health care entails.
Fentanyl and Alcohol Addiction: A critical topic discussed is the alarming rate of fatal overdoses from fentanyl and alcohol, showcasing the urgency for better intervention and support systems.
Guidelines for Recovery: Estle shares candid insights on the practical steps toward recovery, underscoring the power of community and professional support in fostering long-term sobriety.
Notable Quotes:
"You do that for a long enough period, you start building a life worth living, worth salvaging, worth having, worth striving for."
"If you're asking yourself, 'Am I an alcoholic?' You probably are. It's a good indicator already."
"It's the illness that's unique in the respect that the person suffering from it defends it for a long time."
"I started making some new friends with people who were trying to fix up their lives as well."
"When you're sick and tired of being sick and tired."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Dating: Endgame App’s Intentional Matchmaking Approach
Mar 27, 2025
Revolutionizing Dating: Endgame App's Intentional Matchmaking Approach
Endgame.dating
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Baxlee Bynum PhD. is a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience focused on enhancing couple relationships using scientifically proven methods. Dr. Bynum offers deep insights into the psychology of relationships and aims to revolutionize online dating through new technologies.
Dr. Maegen Renee PhD. is a licensed professional counselor and business owner with extensive experience in mental health. Her expertise includes working with individuals and couples to improve communication and relational dynamics. Both Dr. Bynum and Dr. Renee are instrumental in the development of the innovative dating app, Endgame.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss dives into the intricacies of modern dating with Dr. Baxlee Bynum PhD. and Dr. Maegen Renee PhD., key figures behind the groundbreaking dating app, Endgame. Throughout the episode, they explore the endemic issues plaguing current dating platforms, from superficial connections to ghosting, and introduce a new approach that aims to transform the online dating landscape. This episode promises to deliver insightful discussions on how Endgame is setting a new standard with factors like intentional dating and scientific assessment methodologies.
The conversation unveils how Endgame differentiates itself from traditional dating apps by emphasizing values like genuine connection, emotional intelligence, and reduced choice overload. Dr. Bynum and Dr. Renee reveal the psychological science behind Endgame's visual decision-making assessment designed to match users on compatibility rather than superficial traits. The episode also tackles critical issues such as married individuals on dating apps, ghosting, and the pervasive hookup culture, providing listeners with both awareness and strategies for more fulfilling dating experiences. Notably, the hosts and guests examine the transformative potential of intentional dating, offering a fresh and hopeful perspective on building meaningful relationships online.
Key Takeaways:
Intentional Dating: Endgame focuses on aligning users who are serious about forming genuine, long-lasting connections, contrasting with the more superficial nature of traditional dating apps.
Visual Decision-Making: The app uses a unique psychological assessment based on visual choices to match individuals by values and preferences, cutting through superficial criteria.
Anti-Ghosting Features: Built-in mechanisms encourage timely communication and substantive interaction between matches, addressing ghosting and decision fatigue.
Combatting False Profiles and Bots: Through unique features, Endgame effectively filters out non-serious users and bots, creating a safer, more authentic dating environment.
Focus on Quality over Quantity: The app favors fewer, quality matches, reducing choice overload and making the dating process more streamlined and effective.
Notable Quotes:
"If you're serious about dating and finding a long-lasting relationship, join our app. If not, just don't do it." - Dr. Baxlee Bynum PhD.
"Our system is really instinctual, tapping into subconscious choices to understand what people truly value." - Dr. Maegen Renee PhD.
"More efficient, more intentional, more purposeful dating—that's our simple goal." - Dr. Baxlee Bynum PhD.
"Your time is valuable…we encourage you to date intentionally and put better use of your time on an app." - Dr. Maegen Renee PhD.
"We need all the help we can get out there." - Chris Voss
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking the Warrior’s Path: Finding Purpose and Balance in Life with Kamran Loghman
Mar 26, 2025
Unlocking the Warrior's Path: Finding Purpose and Balance in Life with Kamran Loghman
Riseofgiants.com
About the Guest(s):
Kamran Loghman is a renowned CEO, inventor of pepper spray, and a professor specializing in business and Eastern philosophy. A leading expert in Enlightened Warriors Philosophy and Discipline, he has advised numerous VIPs and globally recognized brands. For over a decade, Cameron worked closely with Apple Senior Executives on various projects. Currently, he is focused on his new venture and podcast, "Rise of Giants," where he continues to influence and inspire individuals by teaching comprehensive life strategies rooted in the warrior's philosophy.
Episode Summary:
In this captivating episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris sits down with Kamran Loghman, a visionary leader and thinker responsible for inventing pepper spray and providing strategic insights to high-profile clients like Apple executives. Kamran Loghman discusses his new initiative, "Rise of Giants," a platform dedicated to exploring the transformative power of the warrior's journey and its modern applications. Discover how his unique insights can provide a roadmap for personal growth and leadership, offering crucial lessons on balancing life's multifaceted challenges.
Kamran Loghman delves into the core aspects of the warrior's code, explaining how this ancient philosophy is relevant today. He emphasizes the importance of what he calls the "four legs of life": mental and physical fitness, prosperity, relationships, and personal purpose. Cameron argues that achieving a balance in these areas equips individuals to face life's inherent challenges effectively. He also shares his journey, including his influence on various industries, and how his profound understanding of different philosophies shapes his approach to success and leadership. Tune in to understand why finding one's purpose is critical, especially for men struggling to find their path in today's rapidly changing world.
Key Takeaways:
The warrior's journey is an ancient and universal framework for personal growth and leadership that is still relevant today.
Balance in mental fitness, physical health, prosperity, and relationships is crucial for a well-rounded and fulfilling life.
To find purpose, individuals should reflect on their passions, dreams, and childhood interests, aligned with practical data.
Cameron Logman's diverse experiences, from inventing pepper spray to advising major corporations, demonstrate the importance of a comprehensive approach to life.
Modern societies can draw profound lessons from ancient warrior philosophies to handle contemporary challenges and improve overall well-being.
Notable Quotes:
"Life is challenging and you need to build that concept of warrior now, take this to modern world now."
"The heroic journey is unavoidable. You either start it now or at the age of 65, 70, you start regretting."
"Balance of the table. You have to address all four of them."
"Each person has to, there is a part in yogi and philosophy and warriors and every culture."
"This is the most powerful transformation I have seen about reinventing life and work."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shannon Weston Transforms Health with Vibe Foods’ Organic Offerings
Mar 26, 2025
Shannon Weston Transforms Health with Vibe Foods' Organic Offerings
Lovevibefoods.com
About the Guest(s):
Shannon Weston is a former insurance executive and a dedicated mother of four whose journey into the realm of health and wellness was galvanized by a personal challenge. When her son was diagnosed with celiac disease after years of misdiagnosis, Shannon turned her attention to understanding the impact of nutrition on health. This led her to found Vibe Foods in 2017, a company that emphasizes 'food as medicine'. Vibe Foods is dedicated to producing high-quality, natural food products free from chemicals and artificial ingredients. The company now boasts three locations in Colorado and is preparing to expand with an online store.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show Podcast, we explore an inspiring journey of discovery and entrepreneurship with Shannon Weston, the founder of Vibe Foods. Shannon's personal journey began when her son was diagnosed with celiac disease, a realization that catalyzed her deep dive into the world of nutrition and health-focused eating. Shannon shares how her family transitioned from traditional eating habits to a health-centric lifestyle, underpinning her mission to provide readily accessible clean food options devoid of chemicals and artificial ingredients. Highlighting Vibe Foods' commitment to quality, Shannon discusses overcoming the challenges of entrepreneurship during significant events like the COVID-19 pandemic and her resolute dedication to offering trustworthy, health-promoting food options.
Listeners will gain insights into Shannon's passion for holistic health and the transformative power of nutrition with a specific focus on food as medicine. This episode is rich with SEO-optimized content, discussing vital themes such as healthy eating, gluten-free diets, and entrepreneurship in challenging times. Shannon articulates her dedication to clean eating through the lens of Vibe Foods, illustrating the positive impact that dietary changes had not only on her son but on her entire family's well-being. She shares her vision of expanding Vibe Foods’ reach to communities across the nation via a soon-to-launch online store, embodying the phrase "eat to win."
Key Takeaways:
Shannon Weston turned her son's celiac disease diagnosis into an opportunity to understand the impact of nutrition on health, leading to the establishment of Vibe Foods.
Vibe Foods prides itself on providing clean, nutritious, and health-promoting foods without chemicals or artificial ingredients.
The company's philosophy is rooted in the concept of 'food as medicine', advocating that diet has a profound impact on both physical and mental health.
Vibe Foods navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining focus on expansion and launching an online store to offer their products nationwide.
Shannon’s story exemplifies how personal conviction and a drive for better health can blossom into a successful entrepreneurial journey.
Notable Quotes:
"Healthy food can actually be delicious."
"The human body is amazing; it wants to pull you back towards homeostasis."
"Life is such a gift. Every day we're here is a gift."
"We do not compromise."
"Eat to win is everything."
Resources:
Vibe Foods Website: lovevibefoods.com
Instagram: @vibefoodssuperfoodbar
Discover the transformative power of prioritizing health through nutrition with Shannon Weston's insights. Listen to this episode to dive deeper into her entrepreneurial journey and to learn more about the philosophy and products of Vibe Foods. Stay tuned for more enlightening content from The Chris Voss Show Podcast.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes: Short stories about friendship, growth, and social misdemeanors by Andy Dietrich
Mar 25, 2025
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes: Short stories about friendship, growth, and social misdemeanors by Andy Dietrich
Amazon.com
Andysbook.com
Ever wonder what happens when you crash the wrong wedding or mistake a fraternity rush for a question about your heritage? How about fashioning a fake nightclub stamp empire in Vegas, or trying (and failing) to pull off a flawless heist for a Super Nintendo game? From laugh-out-loud anecdotes to surprisingly heartfelt reflections, this collection explores themes of friendship, growth, and the chaos that comes with simply trying to be human. Tackling everything from awkward cultural misunderstandings to the wild adventures of military life, this book offers readers a candid, hilarious, and sometimes poignant glimpse into a life lived fully—and occasionally just recklessly enough.
Some highlights...
“Are You Russian?”: The awkward misunderstanding that kicked off a college fraternity adventure.
“That One Time I Witnessed a Divorce”: A Chipotle line, a hair tie, and a (potentially) marriage-ending discovery.
“When You Mess It Up for Everyone Else”: How one man’s shenanigans changed Vegas club re-entry policies forever.
“Honey Bee Did What Honey Bees Do”: The miraculous conception story that starts with a bottle of Patrón.
“The Night I Lost My Damn Mind”: An unforgettable encounter with medical-grade THC and pulled-pork sliders.
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes is perfect for fans of David Sedaris, Tucker Max, or anyone who has ever made a questionable decision and lived to laugh about it later. With a mix of humor, heart, and the occasional ridiculous life lesson, this book will leave you smiling, shaking your head, and maybe even feeling a little better about your own misadventures.
“If you’re gonna do something stupid, be smart about it.”About the author
Andy Dietrich was born at an early age and lived a fairly uneventful life in the Black Forest of Germany. At age 14, he and his mom packed their things and moved to Alaska to experience the true meaning of "holy shit, it's cold!" At 19, while on a sugar high, he enlisted and became one of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. He was released early due to good behavior and moved to Las Vegas where he now spends his time harassing, errr...."welcoming" the tourists and exercising his second-favorite drinking arm. If you come across a wild Andy in his natural habitat, do not feed him attention; he will only come back for more.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – False Claims: One Insider’s Impossible Battle Against Big Pharma Corruption by Lisa Pratta
Mar 25, 2025
False Claims: One Insider's Impossible Battle Against Big Pharma Corruption by Lisa Pratta
Amazon.com
Lisapratta.com
In Big Pharma, lives are secondary to profit margins. But Lisa Pratta stood her ground—risking everything to expose the lies of a billion-dollar pharmaceutical business mired in deception, greed, and the systemic abuse of both patients and employees
As a rising star in pharmaceutical sales, Lisa Pratta wanted to believe that she was helping improve the lives of people who suffered from illness. But as she climbed the corporate ladder, she uncovered a sinister world of bribery, fraud, and sexual harassment—all papered over with a thin veneer of corporate respectability.
At Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Lisa found herself at a small company with a blockbuster drug that could have been a lifeline for patients suffering from multiple sclerosis—that is, if it was prescribed properly. But instead, Questcor chose profits over patients, training its sales force to push untested treatment regimens with the sole purpose of beating its competition. Lisa recognized this as not only dangerous but highly illegal. In the midst of this controversy, Questcor arbitrarily inflated the drug’s price to a jaw-dropping $28,000 per vial. Torn between her morals and the financial stability the job provided for her special-needs son, Lisa made a decision that would change her life forever: she reported the fraudulent practices of the company to the federal government.
For nearly a decade, she led a double life—feeding insider information to the Department of Justice while enduring the relentless demands of her company to sell their drug using illegal marketing tactics. She faced constant fear of exposure, knowing that the government offered her no protection if her secrets were revealed. Nonetheless, Lisa pressed on, determined to hold Questcor accountable for the laws they were breaking and the lives they were endangering.
This incredible true story offers a sobering look at the unscrupulous sales methods used by America’s corrupt pharmaceutical industry, spotlights the levers they pull to extract ludicrous profits from the sick and dying, and is a page-turning portrait of one woman’s heroic fight against Big Pharma and a mother’s struggle to protect her family.About the author
Lisa Pratta was a top-selling pharmaceutical and biotech sales representative for thirty-two years, helping to pave the way for women in the field, only to see the entire in-dustry corrode with sexual harassment and fraud. Lisa was an honors graduate of Albright College before launching her career at pharma giants such as Astra Zeneca, Serono, and Questcor/Mallinckrodt. In 2012, while still employed at Questcor, Lisa became a whistle-blower reporting off-label prescriptions and Medicare fraud to the United States government and went under-cover for nearly a decade. She is a single mother of two, including a special-needs son.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Corrective Skin: Transforming Skincare with Clean, Effective Solutions with Kelly Brown
Mar 25, 2025
Corrective Skin: Transforming Skincare with Clean, Effective Solutions with Kelly Brown
Correctiveskin.com
About the Guest(s):
Kelly Brown is a seasoned entrepreneur in the skincare industry, holding the position of Founder and CEO at Corrective Skin. With nearly three decades of experience in aesthetics and skincare formulation, she has been a pivotal force in the development of clean and clinical skincare solutions. Kelly, a second-generation skincare expert, worked closely with her mother, who established Corrective Skin over 30 years ago. She is not only recognized for her success as a businesswoman but also as an educator, helping both professionals and clients navigate result-driven product solutions without harmful pharmaceuticals.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show for an enlightening conversation with Kelly Brown, the powerhouse behind Corrective Skin. Brown shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey and how she cultivated a brand that intertwines integrity, education, and effective skincare solutions. Listeners are in for a treat as they delve into the science behind skincare, with discussions ranging from the importance of clean ingredients to understanding product formulations that genuinely work.
In this episode, Kelly Brown emphasizes the significance of using non-toxic, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic skincare products. Her dedication to creating a clean and clinical brand without harmful chemicals is evident as she elaborates on Corrective Skin's approach, including their famous epidermal growth factor cream. Brown further discusses her efforts to provide accessible skincare education and her commitment to environmental sustainability through initiatives like the plant-a-tree program. Whether you're an existing skincare enthusiast or just beginning your journey, this conversation promises valuable takeaways on maintaining healthy skin and the long-term benefits of using quality skincare products.
Key Takeaways:
Importance of Clean Skincare: Kelly Brown discusses how Corrective Skin emphasizes non-toxic, paraben-free products designed not to clog pores.
Family Legacy in Skincare: Corrective Skin was founded by Kelly’s mother over three decades ago, and Kelly has continued to evolve the brand by focusing on effective formulations.
Science-backed Formulations: Products like the EGF cream use active ingredients that mimic youthful skin behavior, emphasizing the importance of regenerative skincare.
Educational Approach: The company prioritizes educating consumers and professionals, ensuring everyone can make informed choices about their skincare routines.
Sustainability Initiatives: The brand supports environmental initiatives such as planting a tree for every product sold, highlighting their eco-conscious philosophy.
Notable Quotes:
"I've rebranded, relaunched, New Look, new Fill, and I'll be bringing out more of those time-tested formulations as time goes on."
"Whats really frustrating for me… a lot of labels lie and say they're clean, say they're non-comedogenic, which means that it won't cause breakouts."
"Corrective Skin is truly a blend of it all – where you get results, it's clean, it's not going to break you out."
"We want you to find what works for you. So, we're here to help you through education."
"Prevention is key, and as we age, our skin ages faster with each decade."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner
Mar 24, 2025
A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner
Susanmeissnerauthor.com
Amazon.com
1956, Malibu, California: Something is not right on Paradise Circle.
With her name on the Hollywood blacklist and her life on hold, starlet Melanie Cole has little choice in company. There is her next-door neighbor, Elwood, but the screenwriter’s agoraphobia allows for just short chats through open windows. He’s her sole confidante, though, as she and her housekeeper, Eva, an immigrant from war-torn Europe, rarely make conversation.
Then one early morning Melanie and Eva spot Elwood’s sister-in-law and caretaker, June, digging in his beloved rose garden. After that they don’t see Elwood at all anymore. Where could a man who never leaves the house possibly have gone?
As they try to find out if something has happened to him, unexpected secrets are revealed among all three women, leading to an alliance that seems the only way for any of them to hold on to what they can still call their own. But it’s a fragile pact and one little spark could send it all up in smoke…About the author
Susan Meissner is the USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction with more than three-quarters of a million books in print in eighteen languages. Her novels include The Nature of Fragile Things, starred review Publishers Weekly; The Last Year of the War, a Library Reads and Real Simple top pick; As Bright as Heaven, starred review from Library Journal; Secrets of a Charmed Life, a 2015 Goodreads Choice award finalist; and A Fall of Marigolds, named to Booklist’s Top Ten women’s fiction titles for 2014. She is also RITA finalist and Christy Award and Carol Award winner. A California native, she attended Point Loma Nazarene University and is also a writing workshop volunteer for Words Alive, a San Diego non-profit dedicated to helping at-risk youth foster a love for reading and writing.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From Burnout to Badass: Flip the Script on Your Work-Life Story by Dana L Cox
Mar 24, 2025
From Burnout to Badass: Flip the Script on Your Work-Life Story by Dana L Cox
Danalcox.com
Amazon.com
From Burnout to Badass: Flip The Script on Your Work-Life Story is a cultural revolution and personal transformation guide that shatters the status quo of how we approach work, life, and success. Dana L. Cox, a seasoned business consultant and dynamic leadership expert, delivers an unapologetically bold and empowering roadmap to help you reclaim your time, energy, and purpose.
This isn't just another book filled with fluffy inspiration-it's a no-nonsense, action-packed call to greatness. Cox's electrifying voice resonates with powerful tough love and transparent honesty. She invites you to confront your reality, uncover your hidden blind spots, and challenge limiting beliefs holding you back. With her, it's not about excuses-it's about results.
What makes this book stand out is its inclusivity. Cox draws from diverse cultural perspectives, weaving insights from Asian, African-American, Latin American, and Middle Eastern experiences to create a global guide. By honoring these unique viewpoints, Cox ensures every reader finds themselves within its pages.
From Burnout to Badass positions you as the hero of your own story, equipping you with tools to reframe challenges as opportunities, realign priorities, and confidently rewrite your work-life narrative. Whether drowning in burnout or simply seeking to elevate your life to badass levels, this book is your wake-up call.
Are you ready for radical, lasting transformation? This book is not just a guide-it's a partner on your journey to reclaiming your power, rediscovering your joy, and redesigning your life on your terms. No fluff, no judgment-just real talk, practical strategies, and undeniable results. Your journey from burnout to badass starts now.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lead with Love: A Journey of Discovery by Jack Russell
Mar 24, 2025
Lead with Love: A Journey of Discovery by Jack Russell
Amazon.com
Selfsustainingleadership.com
Have you always known love?” a dear friend asked Jack as they were driving home on a dark, bitterly cold winter night. It took a mile or so before he responded, “Yes.” He felt the prevalent darkness deep in his being. It was an emotionally turbulent moment in his life. His wife had recently died after a short illness. But he also experienced Love in the deepest moments of his despair bringing rays of light and hope to the darkness. Yes, he could truly say that he had experienced Love’s comfort, guidance, healing, and protection in many, many ways throughout his life. His friend continued, “What is this Love that you’ve known?” Her question was the beginning of a focused journey of exploration and discovery lasting well over a decade.
In 1997, Jack created a cutting edge, quantum leadership model for the 21st century—Self-Sustaining Leadership. At its core, it says we are all connected, entangled together in a web-of-life. Leadership is about relationships; how we connect with others and ourselves in ways that contribute to our collective well-being, productivity, health, and peace. It is Love, a universal principle that sustains this connection; that connects us heart-to-heart. But how do we live this connection with ourselves and others in our daily lives? How does Love guide us to know what is the morally right thing to do in different situations? How do we practice loving ourselves so we can love others more deeply? How does fear and love motivate us in everything we do? What does Love have to do with leadership? Jack takes us on a journey of discovery in answering these questions and more. In doing so, he shows us how to lead with Love!
As I read Jack’s work,” one reader offers, “it feels like he’s sharing with me, like we’re having a conversation. He speaks to my heart.” This book is about connecting heart-to-heart.About the author
Jack is a proven leader, author, executive coach-mentor, organization trainer-instructor, and entrepreneur.
He is a leadership visionary who, in 1997, created a cutting-edge Self-Sustaining Leadership model based on the principles of quantum mechanics. It was the fulfillment of a life-long quest to discover a 21st-century model to meet the universal need for holistic, multi-dimensional, skillful, and morally courageous leaders in real-world settings. Describing his work, people comment on Jack’s visionary insights along with his integrity, trustworthiness, engagement, deep listening, and selfless heart character traits.
He has a diverse coaching, teaching and training background ranging from the U.S. Army to early child care, secondary and higher education to businesses and non-profits. Having lived and served in several countries, he brings a global perspective and a deep respect for diverse cultures to his work.
He lives among the Green Mountains of Vermont with his wife, Glenda, who partners with him in the leadership work.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business and Your Life by Shelly Lefkoe, Vahan Yepremyan
Mar 24, 2025
Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business and Your Life by Shelly Lefkoe, Vahan Yepremyan
Amazon.com
Mortylefkoe.com
As an entrepreneur, you’re a master at solving problems and selling solutions. But limiting beliefs can still derail your progress. You struggle to delegate. Your company thrives, but your health and your nonbusiness relationships suffer.
In Hitting the Wall, Shelly Lefkoe and Vahan Yepremyan shine a light on the limiting beliefs that cause otherwise successful people to suffer from such blind spots. Discover how to identify and escape from the hidden beliefs that hold you back. Get inspired with real-life examples of people whose lives dramatically changed when they addressed the beliefs standing in their way.
Hitting the Wall shows you how to eliminate damaging behavior patterns so they no longer derail your career or decimate your relationships. Ridding yourself of inner barriers will unveil an exciting future full of more time, accomplishments, and personal freedom than you ever believed possible.About the author
Shelly Lefkoe is Co-founder and CEO of the Lefkoe Institute. An international keynote speaker and workshop leader, Shelly has helped thousands of entrepreneurs rid themselves of limiting beliefs. Her programs have reached over 150,000 people worldwide. Her work has been featured on the Today show, Leeza, and many others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stoic Empathy: The Road Map to a Life of Influence, Self-Leadership, and Integrity by Shermin Kruse
Mar 23, 2025
Stoic Empathy: The Road Map to a Life of Influence, Self-Leadership, and Integrity by Shermin Kruse
Amazon.com
Sherminkruse.com
Correct the power imbalances in your work and life with a science-backed practice that combines the rigor of Stoic philosophy with the relational impact of empathy.
Stoicism combined with empathy may sound like a contradiction in terms. But when these seemingly opposing forces are harnessed together, they have the power to change your life.
From surviving missile attacks and political oppression in Iran to leading high-stakes legal teams and negotiations in corporate America, Shermin Kruse's journey fuels her mission to merge empathy and stoicism as tools for navigating power, justice, and human connection in every facet of life. In this eye-opening book, she offers you this radical perspective shift—anchored in up-to-the-minute research—to help you navigate life's challenges with power and principles.
We often think of empathy as an emotional stance: we feel what someone else is feeling. But Kruse outlines a form of empathy that’s based in cognition, not emotion—a way for us to understand what the other person is thinking and feeling while keeping a distance from their feeling state—and shows us how we can strategically maneuver our level of engagement from “emotional empathy” to “cognitive empathy” in different circumstances. Then she utilizes Stoic philosophy and modern science to outline the how of emotional regulation and control. The bridge she builds between Stoicism and empathy gives us the knowledge and discipline we need to:
Calmly assess the power dynamics of any situation
Understand and manage our own emotions as well as the emotions of others
Defuse danger and turn conflict into connection
Skillfully steer a challenging conversation toward the result we want
Whether you're a leader striving to succeed in your role with integrity, an educator seeking to guide curious minds with compassion, a parent nurturing resilience in your children, or simply facing a personal or professional crossroads, Stoic Empathy is an essential toolkit for negotiating success in every area of your life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Awakening the Advocate: Memoir of a Modern Slavery Activist by Matthew Friedman
Mar 21, 2025
Awakening the Advocate: Memoir of a Modern Slavery Activist by Matthew Friedman
Amazon.com
Themekongclub.org
If you're looking for a way to make a positive impact on the world, Matthew S. Friedman's inspiring book is the perfect guide. Through his incredible experiences and tireless activism over 35 years, he shows us that one person truly can create a ripple effect that leads to global change. As you read his powerful stories, you'll be reminded of the immense suffering in the world, but you'll also be uplifted by the sheer strength and determination of those who fight against it. Friedman's message is clear: we each have the power to make a difference in our own unique way. This captivating sequel to his previous memoir, ‘Where Were You: A Profile of Modern Slavery,’ is bound to leave a lasting impact on you. It will ignite your passion, challenge you, and encourage you to take action toward bringing about meaningful change. In this book, you'll learn how a once-shy boy from a New England town dedicated his life to battling the scourge of human trafficking in over 40 countries. Join us on an unforgettable journey with a man whose compassion and relentless dedication to justice have made him a global force in the fight against modern slavery. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.
About the author
Matthew Friedman is a leading, internationally renowned global expert on modern slavery and human trafficking. An award-winning public speaker, author, filmmaker, and philanthropist, Matthew regularly advises heads of governments and intelligence agencies.
As the founder and CEO of The Mekong Club, Matthew is considered the leading catalyst for the anti-slavery movement in Asia’s business sector by captains of industry.
In 2017, Matthew received the prestigious “Asia Communicator of the Year Gold Award” for giving more than 800 presentations to 80,000 people including government leaders and the Vatican on the topic of modern slavery within a five-year period in different countries. Matthew has a unique and powerful speaking style that inspires people and helps them reach their fullest potential.
Each year he is cited at least 40 times in the news media (CNN, Bloomberg, Reuters, Associated Press, the Financial Times, the Economist, etc.) and invited to speak at major international conferences around the world.
He has managed and directed tens of millions of dollars to major humanitarian portfolios impacting millions of people for the World Bank, the U.S. State Department, and the United Nations. His work over the last 30 years of pioneering and managing international anti-human trafficking projects from Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Hong Kong has given him access to many influential networks in different countries throughout the world.
Matthew is the author of 13 books ranging from action novels, non-fiction accounts of his human rights work, to a book that outlines his unique philosophy of “time.” A long-time supporter of film and the media arts, Matthew was an executive producer and advisor on four award-winning films, one of which was nominated for an Emmy and another executive produced by Emma Thompson.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Warrior Soldier Brigand: Institutional Abuse within the Australian Defence Force by Ben Wadham, James Connor
Mar 21, 2025
Warrior Soldier Brigand: Institutional Abuse within the Australian Defence Force by Ben Wadham, James Connor
Amazon.com
Flinders.edu.au
Questions of institutional abuse have been at the centre of numerous royal commissions, inquiries and reviews of the clergy, the police and defence forces over the past decade. This scrutiny has highlighted how those organisations foster forms of violence and violation. One of their principal characteristics is that the culture of abuse and its perpetration is largely the work of men. In Warrior Soldier Brigand, Ben Wadham and James Connor argue that three pillars shape the patterns of abuse in the Australian Defence Force: martial masculinities, military exceptionalism and fraternity. Historically, the military has been an almost exclusively male domain, but since the Vietnam War it has become an all-volunteer force and more culturally diverse, a change that has proven to be profoundly challenging, and one the ADF has not always readily welcomed nor sufficiently addressed. While the ADF may train and accommodate some of the best military personnel in the world, it has not resolved the use of that violent potential against its own. Exploring the fundamental paradox that underpins abuse in the military, Wadham and Connor report on the shifting landscape of the ADF since 1969.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Resurrecting America’s Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Practical Approach for Creating Jobs by Joe Nicassio
Mar 20, 2025
Resurrecting America's Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Practical Approach for Creating Jobs by Joe Nicassio
Amazon.com
Employeeescapeplan.com
Where Do Entrepreneurs Come From? Entrepreneurs are ordinary people, with a spirit of creativity. These people create commerce. When they are successful, they create JOBS. Every living person on this planet has the fibers of creativity, just like we all have muscle fibers. Every person on this planet has the capacity to be an entrepreneur. When we exercise our muscles, we get stronger, and if we don't, our muscles get weak, and atrophy. The same concept applies to our "business creation muscles." When we train our minds to create value, for the benefit of mankind, we become stronger entrepreneurs. When we fail to train our "business fibers," business stagnates, fewer jobs are created, and eventually, companies fold, and unemployment soars. At the time of this writing, most entrepreneurs emerge as a societal "aberration," because their Spirit is so strong, they are driven by clear purpose, a willingness to learn "whatever it takes", and overcome all environmental and psychological barriers. The thesis of this book is: In order to have a thriving capitalism tomorrow, we, as a nation, have an on-going vested interest in nurturing entrepreneurs today. The book is divided into 3 major sections. Section 1) Moving Our "Economic Mentality" From Employer-Reliance To Self-Reliance Section 2) Eliminating "Spirit Killers" & Replace Them With "Spirit Builders" Section 3) Prayerful Meditation To Build Your Personal Spirit, and Create The Conditions For Miracles To Manifest in Your Business This book is a unique approach to job creation. It is NOT about tax codes, economic policy, or regulations. It is about nurturing entrepreneurs at the grass roots level. This book will remind you that if you want a "dream job," you will need to create it for yourself. No one else is going to do it for you. If you own a business, if you want to start a business, or you are interested in education reform, you will find this book thought-provoking, insightful, and uniquely valuable.
About the author
Joe Nicassio (1961-present) was born in Los Angeles, California, he grew up in Alta Loma, California, then lived in Long Beach for 30 years. After his interest with technology, he became more interested in human nature, and obsessed with discovering "the truth" of business success. He has been a sought after marketing consultant, and named the "very best" copywriter in LA by Levine Communications Office.
He currently is an offline marketing expert.
He is active in his church.
Joe practices Shotokan Karate to keep healthy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Empowering Lives Through Genetic Testing with Dr. Matt Goldstein
Mar 20, 2025
Empowering Lives Through Genetic Testing with Dr. Matt Goldstein
Jscreen.org
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Matt Goldstein is a renowned physician, scientist, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing genetic research. As the CEO of JScreen, he is committed to providing accessible and life-saving genetic testing to empower individuals with crucial health insights. With a background in biotech, he has spearheaded significant initiatives, playing pivotal roles at entities like Tango Therapeutics and Neon Therapeutics. Dr. Goldstein holds an MD and PhD from Stanford University and completed his clinical training at Harvard Medical School. His dedication to proactive health management is deeply personal, influenced by the tragic loss of his eldest daughter.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show Podcast, host Chris Voss converses with the distinguished Dr. Matt Goldstein, CEO of JScreen, about revolutionary developments in genetic research and testing. Dr. Goldstein guides listeners through the intricacies of genetic testings, such as preconception carrier screening, which assesses potential hereditary conditions to better inform family planning decisions. He articulates the profound impact these advancements have on personal healthcare, influenced by his own heartbreaking experiences, notably the loss of his eldest daughter to a genetic disorder.
The conversation delves into two primary testing services offered by JScreen. Dr. Goldstein explains reproductive carrier screening, designed for individuals who plan to start families, and hereditary cancer testing, meant to identify cancer risks through genetic markers. The episode sheds light on complex parenting decisions that may arise from these tests, strategies for managing genetic risks, and the potential of technologies like CRISPR to alter gene structures as future solutions. Packed with relevant insights on prenatal health, genetic testing's significance, and the latest advancements in biotechnology, this episode underscores the importance of proactive health management.
Key Takeaways:
JScreen provides accessible genetic testing that informs individuals about hereditary health risks, fostering proactive health management.
The reproductive carrier screening mainly benefits those considering starting a family, while hereditary cancer testing helps assess cancer risks.
CRISPR technology presents a promising future by allowing scientists to edit genes, potentially eradicating inherited diseases.
Knowledge from genetic testing empowers individuals, enabling informed family planning and mitigating hereditary disease impact.
Dr. Goldstein’s personal journey, marked by his daughter's passing due to Tay-Sachs disease, highlights the essential value of precise genetic screening and its life-altering implications.
Notable Quotes:
"Prevention is the most powerful tool we have in healthcare."
"CRISPR technology is an incredible advancement that allows us to cut and paste DNA."
"The ability to use genetic testing to inform family planning decisions is an incredibly powerful technology."
"Nearly everyone will carry a variant that makes them a carrier for some disease."
"Our daughter was born on our wedding anniversary, and before long, we began a diagnostic odyssey."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A History of the World in Six Plagues: How Contagion, Class, and Captivity Shaped Us, from Cholera to COVID-19 by Edna Bonhomme
Mar 19, 2025
A History of the World in Six Plagues: How Contagion, Class, and Captivity Shaped Us, from Cholera to COVID-19 by Edna Bonhomme
Amazon.com
Ednabonhomme.com
A deeply reported, insightful, and literary account of humankind’s battles with epidemic disease, and their outsized role in deepening inequality along racial, ethnic, class, and gender lines—in the vein of Medical Apartheid and Killing the Black Body.
Epidemic diseases enter the world by chance, but they become catastrophic by human design.
With clear-eyed research and lush prose, A History of the World in Six Plagues shows that throughout history, outbreaks of disease have been exacerbated by and gone on to further expand the racial, economic, and sociopolitical divides we allow to fester in times of good health.
Princeton-trained historian Edna Bonhomme’s examination of humanity’s disastrous treatment of pandemic disease takes us across place and time from Port-au-Prince to Tanzania, and from plantation-era America to our modern COVID-19-scarred world to unravel shocking truths about the patterns of discrimination in the face of disease. Based on in-depth research and cultural analysis, Bonhomme explores Cholera, HIV/AIDS, the Spanish Flu, Sleeping Sickness, Ebola, and COVID-19 amidst the backdrop of unequal public policy. But much more than a remarkable history, A History of the World in Six Plaguesis also a rising call for change.ABOUT
Edna Bonhomme is a historian of science, culture writer, and journalist based in Berlin, Germany. She writes cultural criticism, literary essays, book reviews, and opinion pieces. Her writing explores how people navigate the difficult states of health—especially subjects that discuss contagious outbreaks, medical experiments, reproductive assistance, or illness narratives. She is a contributing writer for Frieze Magazine. Her writing has appeared in Al Jazeera, The Atlantic, The Baffler, Berliner Zeitung, Esquire, Frieze, The Guardian, London Review of Books, The Nation, Washington Post, among other publications.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionize Empty Nesting: Embrace BirdyLauncher for Moms’ New Chapter
Mar 19, 2025
Revolutionize Empty Nesting: Embrace BirdyLauncher for Moms' New Chapter
Birdylauncher.com/freeoffer
About the Guest(s):
Hanna Bankier is a renowned coach, change catalyst, and speaker dedicated to helping women navigate life transitions, specifically as their children leave the nest. With over 20 years of experience in television, Hanna Bankier shifted her focus towards impactful personal and professional change solutions in 2017. Her insights are profoundly shaped by her journey through the birdie launcher phase—a time when mothers adapt to their children's departure from home. Hanna is the founder of BirdyLauncher.com, a platform designed to support women in rediscovering joy and purpose during this transitional life stage.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Hanna Bankier, a distinguished speaker and change catalyst, to discuss the transformative birdylauncher concept. This engaging discussion delves into the intricacies of helping mothers find purpose and joy after their children leave the nest, rebranding the often-dreaded "empty nest" phase into an empowering journey of self-discovery and growth.
Hanna Bankier shares her innovative approach to redefining parenthood beyond children's upbringing, emphasizing the importance of evolving parenting strategies for emerging adults. Explore the three critical phases—grief, relief, and joy—that mothers often experience and learn how to transition smoothly while fostering personal growth and renewed sense of self. With insightful discussions on avoiding common parental pitfalls, the conversation uncovers the power of community and preparation in embracing change wholeheartedly. This episode is packed with practical advice for mothers facing this pivotal transition and offers a refreshing perspective on creating meaningful connections and friendships post-parenthood.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace the concept of a "birdylauncher" to positively shift the perception of an empty nest, focusing on personal growth and renewed freedom.
Understand the three phases of the birdylauncher journey: grief, relief, and joy, and how navigating these emotions is vital for a successful transition.
Avoid common parenting mistakes during this phase by evolving your relationship with your children into a mentorship and adjusting family dynamics.
Importance of community support: Engage with other mothers for shared experiences and guidance during this transitional stage.
Rediscover your identity and interests post-parenthood to ensure a fulfilling and enriching life for the decades beyond active parenting.
Notable Quotes:
“How is the nest empty if I, the mama, am still in it?”
“Parenting is about 80% managing your own anxiety.”
“We have to manage all of those emotions and make space for them again without getting stuck.”
“You get to co-create your new version of your relationship.”
“Ultimately, you have to show your kid that you are living your best life, much like you want for them.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking the Secrets to Self-Actualization: A Journey with Skye and Tony Thornton
Mar 19, 2025
Unlocking the Secrets to Self-Actualization: A Journey with Skye and Tony Thornton
Actualizingtherapy.com
About the Guest(s):
Skye and Tony Thornton are the co-founders of T Life, a company specializing in actualizing therapy, a unique approach combining therapeutic practices with mentorship to aid individuals in their personal journeys. Tony Thornton launched T Life in 2017, inspired by the profound impact his late mother, Patricia, had on his life. Skye Thornton, an avid reader, collaborates with Tony to help clients apply therapeutic practices in real-world settings, fostering an ethos of authenticity and self-actualization. Together, they work closely with clients to illustrate life patterns and provide personalized guidance for overcoming challenges.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss as he delves into an enlightening conversation with Sky and Tony Thornton, the minds behind T Life and its innovative approach to therapy. In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Tony and Skye share their transformative journey from personal loss to becoming guides in the world of actualizing therapy. They articulate how their unique method, distinct from traditional therapy, fosters self-actualization and personal accountability in everyday life.
In this dynamic discussion, Chris Voss and the Thorntons explore the shortcomings of traditional therapy, particularly for individuals who have difficulty confronting their own behaviors. They emphasize how actualizing therapy, with its practical, life-integrated approach, helps clients see their true selves and make meaningful changes. With an understanding rooted in the principles of self-efficacy and a nod to the theories of Maslow, they detail the model of being "illustrators" who guide individuals through their deepest challenges. Their conversation touches on the significance of handling childhood trauma, understanding personal fallacies, and achieving congruence between one's inner and outer worlds.
Key Takeaways:
Actualizing therapy combines therapeutic principles with mentorship to help individuals address personal challenges directly in their daily lives.
Skye and Tony Thornton focus on illustrating patterns in clients' lives to foster self-awareness and accountability.
Unlike traditional therapy's one-way street, their method involves real-world interactions that unveil true behaviors and insights.
Self-efficacy and genuine personal change are central to the process of self-actualization.
Facing one's own issues and becoming authentic provides a path to a fulfilling and liberated life.
Notable Quotes:
"Embracing the deep, dark shadow work is where it starts." – Tony Thornton
"Self actualization is your most natural form." – Skye Thornton
"It's not about achieving perfection, it's about becoming the best person you want to be." – Tony Thornton
"The fruits of working on yourself are truly liberating." – Skye Thornton
"Life is much better on the other side when you mentally fix your game and you're clean." – Chris Voss
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Traveler’s Path: Finding Spiritual Growth and Inspiration Through Travel by Douglas J Brouwer
Mar 18, 2025
The Traveler's Path: Finding Spiritual Growth and Inspiration Through Travel by Douglas J Brouwer
Dougsblog.substack.com
Amazon.com
Travel shapes our identity, from ancient spiritual journeys to the modern movement of people across the globe. In his latest book, Douglas J. Brouwer, a pastor, scholar and lifelong traveler, invites readers to reflect on the profound, transformative power of travel in all its forms.
With over 40 years of pastoral ministry in the U.S. and Europe, Doug shares personal stories from his own life, from childhood road trips to leading mission teams, study tours, and pilgrimages. Whether serving international congregations in Zürich, Switzerland, and The Hague, Netherlands, or walking solo along the Camino paths of Spain and Portugal, his journeys reveal how travel reshapes our understanding of ourselves, others, and the divine.
The Traveler's Path challenges readers to go beyond tourism and embrace the spiritual dimension of travel. Through his compelling stories, Doug sparks readers' own memories of travel, or hopes for future travel, making this an ideal choice for individual reading or small-group discussion. Doug also offers readers a free, downloadable discussion guide to help spark spirited conversations.
In these chapters, Doug explores how even the most ordinary trips can teach us humility, foster empathy, and reveal deeper truths about belonging and purpose. Part memoir, part spiritual guide, and part travelogue, this book invites readers to view travel as a sacred act, where every journey becomes an opportunity for transformation. With warmth and wisdom, Doug inspires us to move beyond our comfort zones, reminding us that the road itself can lead us home.
Whether you're planning your next adventure or reflecting on journeys past, The Traveler's Path will inspire you to embrace the sacred potential of every step you take.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Memorabilia: The Realest’s Authentic Collectibles Marketplace
Mar 18, 2025
Revolutionizing Memorabilia: The Realist's Authentic Collectibles Marketplace
Therealest.com
About the Guest(s):
Base Naaman is the Co-founder and Head of Brand at The Realest, a pioneering firm in the memorabilia market. He is responsible for directing the company’s creative strategy and overseeing partnerships with major industry names such as the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Heat, Snoop Dogg, Usher, and Paramount Studios. The Realest is renowned for setting the next-generation standards in sports and entertainment memorabilia authentication, sourcing items directly from athletes and artists, powered by cutting-edge identification technology.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to the latest episode of The Chris Vos Show, where we're joined by Base Naaman from The Realest. This episode unfolds the intriguing world of authentic sports and entertainment memorabilia, highlighting the technology and strategy behind ensuring authenticity. Base Naaman shares insights into The Realist's mission to bridge the gap in memorabilia collectability between sports and music industries and the untapped potential of these sectors for collectors and fans.
Base Naaman elaborates on how The Realest implements groundbreaking authentication methods akin to those used by Major League Baseball, minimizing fraud within the memorabilia industry. By deploying witnesses at live events and maintaining a transparent transfer chain, The Realest sets high standards in provenance verification. Base Naaman also narrates fascinating stories behind significant partnerships with legendary bands like Megadeth and critical events like partnering with the Philadelphia Eagles during their Super Bowl victory journey, offering fans a tangible piece of history.
Key Takeaways:
The Realest closes the gap between sports and music memorabilia collecting by making genuine items accessible to fans.
Authentication involves real-time, witnessed verification to ensure 100% authenticity for memorabilia.
High-profile partnerships, such as with Megadeth and the Philadelphia Eagles, demonstrate The Realest's capacity to bring authentic, collectible items to fans.
Efforts are made not only to monetize collectibles but to preserve and respect the legacy of artists and athletes by minimizing fraud.
The Realest promotes environmental sustainability by repurposing items and preventing memorabilia from ending up as waste.
Notable Quotes:
"It’s all about trust really. It’s like building these relationships directly with the artists and teams."
"You are some of the most followed and loved and admired people on this planet. Why are people not able to own items that you've used on stage?"
"We kind of doubled down on the authentication because we are big sports fans."
"They don't realize how much of their stuff is being sold online and their fans are getting ripped off."
"Nothing's impossible. I think we'll be able to reach everyone soon enough."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Darrell Stern, Unleashing Marketing Magic with Video and Storytelling Wizardry
Mar 17, 2025
Darrell Stern, Unleashing Marketing Magic with Video and Storytelling Wizardry
Stern.marketing
About the Guest(s):
Darrell Stern is a marketing expert who transitioned from a child voice actor to a marketing visionary, leveraging his unique background to revolutionize video marketing strategies. He started his career at the young age of a kid actor and was famously the voice of Scooter Computer on ABC's Schoolhouse Rock in 1983. Fast forward to his adult life, Darryl founded Stern.Marketing and Stern Marketing Agency. His innovative methods in digital marketing emphasize combining video content with strategic blogging to dominate search engines.
Episode Summary:
Join host Chris Voss in this riveting episode as he interviews Darrell Stern, a marketing guru with a unique approach to digital marketing. Once a child actor, Darrell shares insights from his journey from the world of ABC's Schoolhouse Rock to becoming a strategic force in video and content marketing. This episode is packed with actionable insights on how businesses can leverage video coupled with expertly crafted blogs to skyrocket their online presence.
Darrell delves deep into how he helps entrepreneurs and businesses capture stories that resonate on a personal level, aligning with Google's search algorithms. Discover his revolutionary tactics of transcribing videos into articles that not only attract organic traffic but also build credibility and audience trust. Darrell explains this strategy through case studies like Saul, the mechanic who skyrocketed his business using video storytelling and smart SEO practices.
Key Takeaways:
Merging video and blog content is a powerful strategy for dominating Google's search results.
Businesses should focus on creating relationships through authentic storytelling rather than traditional advertising methods.
Sextons need to truly understand video marketing mechanics and storytelling to pull out potential viral stories.
Darryl stresses the importance of continually appearing in social feeds to nurture leads and maintain brand presence.
The value of expertise: Ensure your marketing reflects true proficiency and knowledge in your domain.
Notable Quotes:
"If you think sex is a pain in the ass, you're doing it wrong."
"Video is everything. What is it? Video killed the radio star."
"Every business person needs a little acting background. The show must go on."
"The internet was invented so we could link all that together."
"All of your stories are already inside of you. All I've got to do is pull them out of you."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships by Greg Stephens
Mar 17, 2025
Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships by Greg Stephens
Amazon.com
Alignment-resources.com
Do you have relationships you'd like to repair but feel it's too late or don't know where to start? It could be a co-worker, ex-friend, or family member. Perhaps the conflict has gone on for so long that trying something new and different seems hardly worth the effort or even feels like a complete waste of time. In Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships, author Greg Stephens offers practical tools and hope for tackling seemingly insurmountable conflicts. Stephens, a seasoned relationship coach who transformed more than 36 damaged relationships in just 2.5 years, shares his
proven methods for rebuilding fractured connections.
Key principles include:
Embracing Conflict as Growth
Accountability and Ownership
Mindset Shift and Self-Mastery
Effective Communication Skills
Tailored Approaches
This book provides the tools, inspiration, and practical strategies to restore even the most challenging relationships by fostering breakthroughs, growth, and connection through meaningful conversations and intentional effort.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Young Entrepreneur Devin Parks Shares Credit Repair and Funding Success
Mar 17, 2025
Young Entrepreneur Devin Parks Shares Credit Repair and Funding Success
Cleanslateconsulting.info
About the Guest(s):
Devin Parks is a dynamic young entrepreneur and the CEO of Clean Slate Consulting. With a passionate commitment to assisting individuals and business owners, he has dedicated his career to guiding them towards financial empowerment by enhancing their credit scores and securing business funding. Despite a challenging start, Devin has successfully built a prospering company with over 40 employees and has been pivotal in changing the financial journeys of his clients across all 50 states.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes young entrepreneurial powerhouse, Devin Parks, CEO of Clean Slate Consulting. With a story marked by resilience and resourcefulness, Devin shares his evolution from a young high school dropout to a successful CEO navigating the complex world of credit repair and business funding. This episode offers listeners an in-depth understanding of financial stability and credit management, alongside inspiring entrepreneurial insights from a thriving, young professional.
Devin expands on his journey from humble beginnings involving living between contrasting socioeconomic environments to founding a nationwide business. Leveraging his experiences, Devin articulates the significance of credit literacy, warning that many misuse credit cards as emergency savings rather than leveraging them for financial growth. He underscores the accessibility of credit repair, encouraging listeners to take proactive steps in managing their finances, stating, "If the best exists, then why can't I have it?" Furthermore, the conversation touches upon current credit market trends, financial challenges Americans are encountering, and solutions provided by Clean Slate Consulting, specifically credit monitoring and business funding opportunities.
Key Takeaways:
Importance of Credit Management: Effective credit management is crucial for financial health, influencing terms for loans and other financial opportunities.
Young Entrepreneurial Journey: Devin Parks’s story is one of resilience, demonstrating that alternative paths, like early entrepreneurship, can lead to success.
Credit Misunderstanding: Many consumers treat credit as expendable income rather than as a financial tool, leading to increased debt and financial instability.
Opportunities in Business Credit: Business credit offers distinct advantages, allowing entrepreneurs to consolidate resources without affecting personal credit scores.
Practical Financial Advice: Devin encourages proactive steps in financial management, such as engaging in credit repair to improve financial standing.
Notable Quotes:
"I sell money, Chris, and they can come to me for that as well."
"If the best exists, then why can't I have it?"
"You get rewarded and you get to partner up with the rich people in the world, which are banks when you use it properly."
"I want the best food, the best clothes, the best access to healthcare – the best of everything."
"Our company offers a results or refund guarantee. Those are the only two things that will happen. They will either get results or they will get a refund."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Running the Light: A Novel by Sam Tallent
Mar 16, 2025
Running the Light: A Novel by Sam Tallent
Amazon.com
Samtallent.com
A bona fide “instant classic” (Doug Stanhope) novel that tells the story of a road comic crashing and burning by acclaimed comedian Sam Tallent
Billy Ray Schafer stepped off the plane in Amarillo, Texas, with twenty-six hundred dollars tucked down the leg of his black ostrich-skin cowboy boot. He walked to baggage claim slowly, jelly-legged and nearing lucidity, coming out from under the Xanax he snorted before the flight.
Debauched, divorced, and courting death, Billy Ray Schafer is a comedian who has forgotten how to laugh. Over the course of seven spun-out days across the American Southwest, he travels from hell gig to hell gig in search of a reason to keep living in this bleak and violent glimpse into the psyche of a thoroughly ruined man. Ex-inmate, ex-husband, ex-father—comedian is the only title Schafer has left. Trapped in the wreckage of his wasted career, Billy Ray knows the answer to the question: What happens when opportunity doesn't come—or worse—it comes and goes?
“In vivid, electric sentences that read like cinematic tracking shots,” (Denver Post) Tallent hurls you into an absolute mess of a man’s life as we search for the mercy he does not want.
About the author
Sam Tallent is a comedian. For the last decade he has performed more than 45 weekends per year across America, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia. His writing has appeared in Birdy Magazine and on VICE.com. Running the Light, his first novel, is soon to be a major motion picture. He lives in Colorado and cooks dinner for his wife every night.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – When She Was Gone by Sara Foster
Mar 16, 2025
When She Was Gone by Sara Foster
Amazon.com
Was she taken ... or did she run?
The pulse-pounding new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of You Don't Know Me
Rose once walked away from her daughter. Now she may be the only one who can save her.
Former London police officer Rose Campbell has been estranged from her daughter, Lou, for almost a decade. But when Lou disappears from a remote beach in Western Australia--and the police suspect her of kidnapping the two young children in her care--Rose is asked to help bring Lou home.
This is the final case in DSS Mal Blackwood's illustrious career--and there's a lot riding on it. The missing children are heirs to the Fisher property empire, and while their multimillionaire grandfather is breathing down Blackwood's neck, the media storm is intensifying. Faced with a deluge of evidence and accusations, Blackwood doesn't know who he can trust.
Rose arrives in Australia intent on proving her daughter's innocence, but how can she be sure of that when she's no longer part of Lou's life? Meanwhile, as Blackwood begins to expose the Fishers' secrets, the investigation takes a dark turn. Shadows of the past gather around the Fishers, and Rose, and soon it's clear that every hour is critical. What has happened to Lou and the children? And can Rose and Blackwood find them in time?About the author
Sara Foster is a critically acclaimed, bestselling fiction author with a passion for contemporary psychological suspense and a keen interest in exploring zeitgeist issues and strong female characters in her nail-biting novels. Her work includes You Don’t Know Me, The Hidden Hours, All That is Lost Between Us, Shallow Breath, Beneath the Shadows and Come Back to Me. Sara sometimes likes to write across genres, and The Hush, a near-future dystopia, was created as part of her PhD thesis. Two of her books have been optioned for television. Sara lives in Western Australia with her husband and two young daughters.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The St. Kitts Connection by Alan E Tonks
Mar 16, 2025
The St. Kitts Connection by Alan E Tonks
Authoralantonks.com
Amazon.com
A young commercial banker gets fired from his job as Vice Chairman at a Florida bank. In his search for employment, he meets a couple of Canadian real estate developers who offer him a job managing all of their real estate holdings including an offshore bank in St. Kitts. He soon finds himself in the middle of a major international drug smuggling and weapons trading conspiracy and before he can walk away, federal agencies close down the US operation and charge the Canadians for their crimes. Two years later he is dragged back into a situation where drug trafficking and international political issues, brokered in St. Kitts, affect the outcome of a general election in India and the ultimate assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, India's former Prime Minister. Story is based on actual events that includes a bank failure, murder and illegal financial activities.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Gospel of Fitness: A Rational Approach to Aging Gracefully by Steve McKinney
Mar 15, 2025
The Gospel of Fitness: A Rational Approach to Aging Gracefully by Steve McKinney
Fitnessandmore.net
Amazon.com
Are you ready to redefine aging and unlock a healthier, more vibrant life? In The Gospel of Fitness: A Rational Approach to Aging Gracefully, fitness expert Steve McKinney combines decades of hands-on experience with practical wisdom to deliver a transformative guide for losing fat, building muscle, and improving overall well-being.
Packed with science-based strategies, easy-to-follow workout routines, and actionable advice on diet and lifestyle, this book cuts through the noise of modern fitness trends to present a simple, effective system for long-term health.
Steve’s “3-W Approach” focuses on weight training, walking, and watching your diet, making it accessible for all ages and fitness levels. Discover how to:
Lose 20 pounds of fat in just eight weeks
Combat the effects of aging with proven strength-building techniques
Develop sustainable habits for physical, mental, and spiritual health
Through heartfelt stories, expert tips, and a clear path to fitness, Steve inspires readers to embrace aging gracefully while living life to its fullest. Whether you’re looking to regain your strength, improve your balance, or rekindle your hope, The Gospel of Fitness will empower you to become the best version of yourself.
Your journey to health starts here.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hang On St. Christopher (The Sean Duffy Series) by Adrian McKinty
Mar 14, 2025
Hang On St. Christopher (The Sean Duffy Series) by Adrian McKinty
Amazon.com
New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty continues the Edgar Award-winning Sean Duffy series with Hang on St. Christopher.
Rain slicked streets, riots, murder, chaos. It's July 1992 and the Troubles in Northern Ireland are still grinding on after twenty-five apocalyptic years. Detective Inspector Sean Duffy got his family safely over the water to Scotland, to "Shortbread Land". Duffy's a part-timer now, only returning to Belfast six days a month to get his pension. It's an easy gig, if he can keep his head down.
But then a murder case falls into his lap while his protege is on holiday in Spain. A carjacking gone wrong and the death of a solitary, middle-aged painter. But something's not right, and as Duffy probes he discovers the painter was an IRA assassin. So, the question becomes: Who hit the hitman and why?
This is Duffy's most violent and dangerous case yet and the whole future of the burgeoning "peace process" may depend upon it. Based on true events, Duffy must unentangle parallel operations by the CIA, MI5 and Special Branch. Duffy attempts to bring a killer to justice while trying to keep himself and his team alive as everything unravels around them. They might not all make it out of this one.
About the author
Adrian McKinty was born and grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He studied philosophy
at Oxford University before moving to Australia and then New York City. In 2019 Adrian had a global hit
with his standalone novel The Chain. Adrian's novels have won the Edgar Award, the Ned Kelly Award (3 times),
The Anthony Award, Barry Award, Macavity Award and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award.
His books have been translated into over 40 languages.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discovering Heart Health: Pascal Xavier’s Journey and New Book
Mar 14, 2025
Discovering Heart Health: Pascal Xavier's Journey and New Book
Pascalxavier.com
About the Guest(s):
Pascal Xavier is an engineer and an author focused on providing insights into health and wellness, particularly in the context of cardiovascular health. He is known for his personal journey battling heart disease and for exploring alternative health methods. Pascal Xavier resides in Australia and spends his time sharing knowledge gained from his experiences and extensive research on heart disease, statins, and the role of nutrition and natural remedies in maintaining cardiovascular health.
Episode Summary:
In this compelling episode of "The Chris Voss Show," host Chris Voss interviews Pascal Xavier, whose personal journey through cardiovascular challenges offers invaluable insights into heart health and wellness. Xavier discusses his upcoming book, which draws from his experiences and seeks to educate readers on the dangers of cardiovascular disease and how lifestyle changes can mitigate these risks. Xavier delves into his past struggles with medication side effects and how this prompted him to investigate alternative remedies.
Xavier elaborates on how his life was transformed after a surprise diagnosis led to bypass surgery. Throughout the episode, he provides an in-depth look at how lifestyle habits, particularly diet, impact heart health. Xavier shares insights from experts and books like "The Great Cholesterol Myth," highlighting the potential downsides of statins and suggesting that factors such as sugar and oxidative stress play significant roles in heart disease. The discussion is rich with keywords relating to heart health, nutrition, alternative medicine, and the controversial treatment debates surrounding statins.
Key Takeaways:
Pascal Xavier's upcoming book is rooted in evidence-based research and personal experience, aiming to deliver credible alternatives to traditional heart disease treatments.
Xavier highlights the dangers of heavily relying on statins and presses for more awareness around sugar and oxidative stress as major causes of heart disease.
The benefits of a balanced lifestyle, free from sugar and junk food, are emphasized as crucial in maintaining cardiovascular health.
More natural approaches like probiotics are recommended by Xavier, who claims they significantly supported his recovery without antibiotics during a pneumonia bout.
Xavier's narrative challenges commonly held beliefs, urging listeners to seek data from reliable, vetted medical journals and experts.
Notable Quotes:
"It's not cholesterol that's the main culprit… it's sugar and oxidative stress."
"I decided to try something out of the usual, rather than take antibiotics."
"There are other avenues available, and I'm quoting other doctors, cardiologists…"
"My book is going to be one of the few written from the standpoint of a bypass survivor."
"Always question the data, question the information, research it…"
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women’s Ascent of Denali by Cassidy Randall
Mar 13, 2025
Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women's Ascent of Denali by Cassidy Randall
Amazon.com
The gripping story of a group of female adventurers and their treacherous pioneering ascent of Denali.
Excerpted in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and Men's Journal, and named one of the most noteworthy books of the month by the Washington Post
Cassidy Randall draws on extensive archival research and original interviews to tell an engrossing, edge-of-the-seat adventure story about a forgotten group of climbers who had the audacity to believe that women could walk alone in extraordinary and treacherous heights.
Grace Hoeman dreamed of standing on top of Denali. The tallest peak in North America, the fierce polar mountain loomed large in many climbers’ imaginations, and Grace, a doctor in Alaska, had come close to the top, only to be turned back by altitude sickness and a storm that took the lives of seven fellow climbers in one remorseless blow.
Other expeditions denied her a place because of her gender, and when a letter arrived from a climber in California named Arlene Blum, who’d also been barred from expeditions—unless she stayed in base camp and cooked for the men, Grace got a defiant idea: she would organize and lead the first-ever all-female ascent of the frozen Alaskan peak.
Everyone told the “Denali Damsels,” as the team called themselves, that it couldn’t be done: Women were incapable of climbing mountains on their own. Men had walked on the moon; women still had not stood on the highest points on Earth. But these six women were unwilling to be limited by sexists and misogynists. They pushed past barriers in society at large, the climbing world, and their own bodies.
And then, when disaster struck at the worst time on their expedition, they could either keep their wits and prove their mettle, or die and confirm the worst opinions of men.About the author
Cassidy Randall is an award-winning writer who tells stories on the environment, adventure, and people who expand human potential. She’s the author of the new survival epic THIRTY BELOW: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women’ s Ascent of Denali; and THE HARD PARTS with Paralympian Oksana Masters, which won an Alex Award from the American Library Association and was listed as one of the best sports books of the year by the Times.
Her stories have appeared in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, National Geographic, the New York Times, TIME, Outside, and Men’s Journal, among others. Her work has been awarded the Lowell Thomas Gold Medal in Adventure Writing, short-listed for the True Story Award, and included in The Year’s Best Sports Writing.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Wholistic Wealth: Redefining Success Beyond Money with Ania and Dion-Rene Hulsman
Mar 13, 2025
Wholistic Wealth: Redefining Success Beyond Money with Ania and Dion-Rene Hulsman
Wholisticwealth.company
About the Guest(s):
Ania and Dion-Rene Hulsman are a dynamic British-Dutch couple specializing in peak performance, organizational, and leadership development. They are on a mission to assist business owners of scale-ups in achieving holistic health and wealth beyond just financial success. With a unique blend of personal experiences and research-backed methodologies, they focus on empowering entrepreneurs to balance their lives across three key pillars: developing thriving businesses that support their lifestyles, nurturing fulfilling personal and intimate relationships, and maintaining excellent physical and mental health. Dion, with extensive experience in business consultation, combines his expertise with Ania’s skills in coaching and mindset work to provide comprehensive support to their clients. They are the founders of the Wholistic Wealth Company, a platform dedicated to helping entrepreneurs worldwide.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Chris Voss Show, where we take you on a journey of discovery and enlightenment. In this engaging episode, Chris sits down with the innovative power couple, Anya and Dion Holman, founders of the Wholistic Wealth Company. Based in the Netherlands, this British-Dutch duo is dedicated to transforming the lives of entrepreneur clients by focusing on achieving a holistic balance of health and wealth. Their unique approach involves placing the business owner at the center and addressing the three essential pillars of life: thriving business, fulfilling relationships, and excellent health. Join Chris, Ania, and Dion as they delve into their personal stories, explore common challenges entrepreneurs face, and share powerful insights on achieving a balanced life. Whether it's learning to set boundaries, understanding the importance of health, or finding the right work-life balance, there's something valuable for everyone in this enlightening conversation.
Key Takeaways:
Holistic Health and Wealth: Ania and Dion emphasize the importance of achieving a wealth that transcends financial gains by balancing a thriving business, fulfilling relationships, and maintaining good physical and mental health.
The Importance of Boundaries: Many entrepreneurs struggle with work-life balance, often leading to stress and health issues. Establishing boundaries, such as designated work hours, can lead to healthier relationships and personal well-being.
Collaboration Between Expertise: Ania and Dion blend their diverse expertise in business strategy and mindset coaching, offering entrepreneurs a comprehensive approach to overcoming both external and internal challenges.
Avoiding Entrepreneurial Burnout: Entrepreneurs often put business growth before personal care, leading to stress and health deterioration. Prioritizing self-care, relaxation, and delegation is crucial for long-term success.
Concept of Holistic Wealth: True wealth encompasses more than just financial success. It includes a thriving business, fulfilling relationships, and excellent physical and mental health—what Anya and Dion refer to as "holistic wealth."
Notable Quotes:
"Entrepreneurs are the backbone of society, and we really believe in what entrepreneurs do and in supporting them to be at their best." - Ania
"If you don't have energy, if you don't have health, it's really hard to do your business." - Chris Voss
"Guys, you wanted the best. You've got the best podcast. The hottest podcast in the world." - Chris Voss
"So they are surviving rather than thriving. And we help them to support, so we support them to turn that around basically." - Dion
"Because there is more to life than hustle. We should all be enjoying life." - Ania
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell by Gabe Henry
Mar 11, 2025
Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell by Gabe Henry
Amazon.com
Gabehenry.com
A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.
Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has, at one time or another, struggled with its spelling.
So why do we continue to use it? If our system of writing words is so tragically inconsistent, why haven’t we standardized it, phoneticized it, brought it into line? How many brave linguists have ever had the courage to state, in a declaration of phonetic revolt: “Enough is enuf”?
The answer: many. In the comic annals of linguistic history, legions of rebel wordsmiths have died on the hill of spelling reform, risking their reputations to bring English into the realm of the rational. This book is about them: Mark Twain, Ben Franklin, Eliza Burnz, C. S. Lewis, George Bernard Shaw, Charles Darwin, and the innumerable others on both sides of the Atlantic who, for a time in their life, became fanatically occupied with writing thru instead of through, tho for though, laf for laugh, beleev for believe, and dawter for daughter (and tried futilely to get everyone around them to do it too).
Henry takes his humorous and informative chronicle right up to today as the language seems to naturally be simplifying to fit the needs of our changing world thanks to technology—from texting to Twitter and emojis, the Simplified Spelling Movement may finally be having its day.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Startup Lifecycle: The Definitive Guide to Building a Startup from Idea to Exit by Gregory Shepard
Mar 11, 2025
The Startup Lifecycle: The Definitive Guide to Building a Startup from Idea to Exit by Gregory Shepard
Startupscience.io
Gregoryshepard.com
Amazon.com
A comprehensive blueprint for building and selling a successful startup from idea to exit, bypassing failure, and making the planet a better, more equitable place.
Due to a range of frequent and unavoidable mistakes, only 10% of startups make it beyond 5 years. In this game-changing guide, startup veteran and serial entrepreneur Gregory Shepard combines 12 startup exits, 4 private equity awards, and decades’ worth of expert insight and industry experience—including interviews with real entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Air Force Fighter Pilots, and more—to present you with straightforward, actionable strategies for mapping out your startup and achieving success.
The Startup Lifecycle is here to empower entrepreneurs and help you avert common mishaps by providing an easy-to-follow path through 7 key phases, leading you from your initial vision to your lucrative exit—and along the way, improving the world for future generations:
Phase One: Vision & North Star, Focusing on the End Game
Phase Two: Prototype & Product
Phase Three: Go-To-Market for Startups
Phase Four: Standardizing for Growth
Phase Five: Optimization
Phase Six: Growth
Phase Seven: Exit
With helpful visuals in every chapter, Shepard expertly teaches you to use industry specific language, secure the right investments, build powerful relationships with investors, and prevent the pitfalls that cause first-time startups to fail.
What’s more, this field guide also includes free access to the most used startup platform for universities, putting everything you need at your fingertips including, world class easy to comprehend education, investors, grants and more. Don’t just learn—build your startup with the 7-Phase Startup Lifecycle in digital form, supplementary training courses, and wisdom from more than thousands of interviews.
The Startup Lifecycle imparts battle-tested business science from the mind of one of the most unique and accomplished entrepreneurs of our time, giving you the roadmap to startup success. It captures the approach that powers the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative and hundreds of prestigious accelerator programs worldwide.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Measuring Inclusion: Higher profits and happier people, without guesswork or backlash by Paolo Gaudiano
Mar 10, 2025
Measuring Inclusion: Higher profits and happier people, without guesswork or backlash by Paolo Gaudiano
Amazon.com
Aleria.tech
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is under fire, but attracting and retaining talent is more important than ever. This book introduces an entirely new approach to DEI, showing how and why measuring inclusion is the key for organizations to enjoy higher performance and greater employee satisfaction, without causing any backlash.
Measuring Inclusion offers step-by-step directions, sample data, and real-world case studies to help you make meaningful and sustainable improvements in employee recruitment, engagement, productivity, and retention.
You will learn to quantify, track, and estimate the financial ROI of your organization's DEI efforts just as you do with every other business activity―and in the process make your organization more successful and increasingly welcoming for everyone.
"A more strategic, data-informed approach to DEI." - Tiffani Wollbrinck, Global Talent Management and Development, Levi Strauss & Co
"Practical, measurable strategies that tie directly to business performance." - Kirsty Devine, Head of US HR and Global Projects, The Financial Times
"The analytical framework practitioners have been looking for in the area of DEI." - Silke Muenster, Former Chief Diversity Officer, Philip Morris International
"A crucial counterpoint to the current backlash against DEI, providing a data-driven justification for why these efforts are essential for business success." - Jennifer Brown, Keynote Speaker and WSJ best-selling author, How to be an Inclusive Leader
A former professor with degrees in mathematics, aerospace engineering, and neuroscience, Paolo Gaudiano is an entrepreneur, a teacher, a prolific writer, and a sought-after speaker. His work transforms how people think about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and what they do about it, with the ultimate goal of making our society more inclusive and equitable while driving greater economic benefits for everyone.
About the author
With degrees in Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, and Computational Neuroscience, Paolo Gaudiano jokes that he had literally done rocket science and brain surgery before turning to a really hard problem: how to create companies that have happier employees while making more money.
A former tenured professor turned entrepreneur, Paolo is Chief Scientist of Aleria, President of ARC, Adjunct at NYU Stern School of Business, and Chairman of the annual Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference. These activities combine Paolo’s decades of experience in business, technology, and academia, to transform how people think about DEI and what they do about it, with the ultimate goal of making our society more inclusive and equitable.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition by Mory Fontanez
Mar 10, 2025
Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition by Mory Fontanez
Eight22group.com
Amazon.com
Intuitive Life and Leadership Coach Mory Fontanez offers a transformative vision: when we align with our intuition, we unlock not only personal fulfillment but also the power to create meaningful impact in the world. By attuning to this profound inner wisdom, we are free to live authentically, unapologetically, and in alignment with our true purpose.
Yet, for many of us, the connection to our intuition has been severed. Overwhelmed by societal expectations and external pressures, we’ve lost touch with our Higher Self—the source of infinite potential, love, and wisdom that resides within us.
As an expert crisis manager, Mory Fontanez has guided Fortune 500 leaders and public figures through high-stakes crises, including public scandals and major organizational change. Her work with executives, celebrities, and teams has shown how intuitive decision-making is essential for navigating chaos, rebuilding trust, and leading with clarity. Higher Self teaches readers how to tap into this same inner wisdom, breaking free from reactivity and fear to make grounded, authentic choices, even in the most turbulent times.
In a world increasingly defined by division, the need to reconnect with this inner guide has never been greater. Higher Self offers a compelling pathway back to our intuitive essence. Drawing from years of experience coaching influential leaders and from her own personal journey, Mory demystifies intuition, breaking it down into accessible, actionable steps. Through powerful client stories, thought-provoking insights, and practical guidance, she leads readers on a journey of self-discovery and healing, empowering them to trust and nurture their Higher Self.
Mory’s work reveals a profound truth: when we reconnect with the highest version of ourselves, we begin to heal the wounds of shame and rejection, transcend limiting beliefs, and thrive in ways we never imagined. This voice within—the one guiding us with clarity and certainty—holds the key to living in alignment with our own highest good and the greater good of others. Higher Self is not just a book; it is a call to reclaim the wisdom, power, and purpose that have always been yours.About the author
Mory Fontanez is a highly sought-after Intuitive Life and Leadership Coach, host of the acclaimed Signal podcast, and Founder of Eight22 Group, a consultancy dedicated to elevating organizational consciousness. A former crisis manager for Fortune 500 companies, Mory’s career pivoted when she recognized a universal truth: many leaders struggle because they are disconnected from their intuition and deeper purpose.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering Communication: Bridging the Intention to Action Gap with Yosi Kossowsky
Mar 09, 2025
Mastering Communication: Bridging the Intention to Action Gap with Yosi Kossowsky
Linkedin.com/in/ykossowsky
About the Guest(s):
Yosi Kossowsky is a seasoned executive coach with over 18 years of experience, leveraging a robust background as a CTO and Senior Director of Talent Management. Specializing in leadership development, personal growth, and effective communication, Yossi uses neuroscience and organizational development principles to aid leaders globally. He assists them in navigating complex challenges, building high-performing teams, and driving meaningful change. His methodologies focus on transitioning individuals and teams from intention to action, fostering cultures of trust and collaboration.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris welcomes Yosi Kossowsky, a distinguished executive coach with a passion for leadership development and effective communication. Yosi shares his unique journey from an early career in engineering and IT to mastering the art of executive coaching. His approach, grounded in neuroscience, emphasizes understanding subjective perception and bridging the gap between intention and action. Through lively anecdotes and practical insights, Yossi delves into prevalent challenges faced by leaders today, offering strategies to overcome communication barriers and enhance team collaboration.
Throughout the conversation, Yosi discusses the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and the impact of clear communication on building trust within teams. With Chris, he explores common pitfalls in leadership, such as the "intention to action" gap and the dangers of a victim mindset. Yosi highlights the need for leaders to actively engage in confirming and validating communication to ensure alignment with their teams. This episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking insights, making it a valuable listen for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills.
Key Takeaways:
Subjective Perception and Communication: Understand that perception is subjective and influenced by individual filters, requiring intentional efforts to ensure effective communication.
Intention to Action Gap: Recognize the gap between knowing what to do and actual implementation, which often requires experiential learning and guidance.
Victim Mindset: Avoid the victim mindset that relinquishes personal agency. Embrace empowerment to enact personal and professional change.
Effective Validation Strategies: Use techniques like confirming and validating communication to improve clarity and understanding, fostering better teamwork and results.
Leadership Development: Employ a neuroscience-based approach to enhance leadership skills and build trust within teams, contributing to productivity and collaboration.
Notable Quotes:
"Perception is completely subjective. Every one of us has a filter system in our brain that we're pretty much unaware of."
"The only one who's gonna solve your shit is you."
“Life is either happening to you or for you. Whichever way you believe, you're right.”
"It takes leverage… we do need to find that internal leverage because there's no amount of external leverage I've seen that will really bring about internal change."
"Own your agency… you can bite the hand that feeds you, or you can choose how you play it."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Play Sheet: A Simple Resource for Overloaded Professionals by Brian Hurtak
Mar 08, 2025
The Play Sheet: A Simple Resource for Overloaded Professionals by Brian Hurtak
Amazon.com
Myplaysheet.com
Are you overwhelmed with advice on career development? There's always another book, conference, podcast, or program that claims it will help you level up your professional life. How do you consolidate all that content and apply it effectively in your day, week, or career?
On almost every sideline, you will see football coaches holding giant laminated sheets of paper. Coaches use these "play sheets" to organize, recall, and execute the right play based on the situation at hand.
In The Play Sheet: A Simple Resource for Overloaded Professionals, Brian Hurtak draws from coaching methodologies to help you create a repeatable framework and develop your own personalized Play Sheet. Your Play Sheet will enable you to consolidate large amounts of information, quickly recall it in moments that matter, and execute more effectively in high-pressure professional situations.
Stop feeling overwhelmed and excel through the chaos like a coach.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering Email and SMS for Business Growth and Customer Retention Jason Donapel
Mar 07, 2025
Mastering Email and SMS for Business Growth and Customer Retention Jason Donapel
Jasondonapel.com
Theemailexperience.com
About the Guest(s):
Jason Donapel is a multifaceted entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and founder of XD Agency. With a robust background in business growth, customer retention, and innovative online marketing strategies, Jason has generated over $110 million in revenue for e-commerce and digital businesses. He specializes in email and SMS personalization, focusing on building audiences and optimizing customer journeys to increase engagement and conversion rates. With experience transitioning from a corporate environment to successful entrepreneurship, Jason provides valuable insights into personal growth and the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of "The Chris Voss Show," host Chris Voss talks with Jason Donapel, an expert in digital marketing and audience retention. The conversation delves into the importance of email and SMS marketing as more stable alternatives to traditional media buying, which can be vulnerable to algorithm changes and platform policies. Jason shares his journey from a warehouse job to co-founding a successful marketing agency, illustrating how strategic audience growth and customer retention can drive massive revenue gains. Exploring the changing landscape of digital marketing, this episode is a valuable resource for any business owner looking to optimize their customer engagement strategies.
Jason and Chris discuss the nuances of list building, emphasizing the intrinsic value of owning your customer data as opposed to relying heavily on social media platforms. By focusing on email and SMS marketing, businesses can maintain a direct line of communication with their audience, safeguarding against the constant algorithm shifts that affect other marketing channels. Jason highlights innovative approaches to segmenting audiences based on their interactions and preferences, ensuring tailored and impactful communications. With detailed case studies and practical advice, this episode offers actionable insights on enhancing your digital marketing efforts for sustained growth.
Key Takeaways:
Channel Diversification: Embracing email and SMS marketing provides a more stable and direct line to customers compared to traditional media buying on platforms like Facebook and Google.
Audience Segmentation: Personalizing messaging by understanding audience preferences and behaviors leads to higher engagement and conversion rates.
Entrepreneurial Journey: Jason's story from a warehouse worker to a digital marketing expert illustrates the potential for significant career growth through entrepreneurship.
Effective Retention Strategies: Building customer loyalty through personalized and consistent communication is essential for maximizing lifetime value and revenue.
Marketing Resilience: Owning your lists and data prepares businesses for the inevitable changes in platform algorithms and market shifts.
Notable Quotes:
"Email felt fine to me. It felt like you told me you wanted to hear from me, and now I'm able to get in touch with you."
"What you're seeing is that all you have is marketers forgetting that you have to serve the user that's in front of you first."
"As a marketer myself, I just abandoned carts on purpose because I just want to see if you've got a discount waiting for me."
"You should get pissed off when you get shitty messages sent to your phone… it's insulting."
"More messages from your brand mean increased scope of influence; we have to get your voice out there."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Suck Less, Do Better: The End of Excuses & the Rise of the Unstoppable You by Nate Green
Mar 04, 2025
Suck Less, Do Better: The End of Excuses & the Rise of the Unstoppable You by Nate Green
Successwithnategreen.com
Amazon.com
In "Suck Less, Do Better," Nate Green delivers a straight-talk guide perfect for any entrepreneur or driven individual ready to break free from mediocrity and step into greatness. The journey begins with a candid approach focused on your personal setbacks in "Define Your Suck," guiding you through practical exercises to pinpoint and leverage your strengths. Nate helps you set bold goals, sharpen your focus, and tackle the challenges of entrepreneurship or your drive to success with newfound clarity and determination. More than just a roadmap to success, this book is a personal transformation journey, encouraging you to continually improve and unlock your fullest potential. Your life is waiting for you to take the right action toward your future. Let Nate walk you through the vital steps to get out of your own way and achieve your greatest success.Nate Green is an award-winning CEO, entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and leadership performance coach, renowned for his relentless spirit and dedication to developing leaders and teams. His success is reflected in his consistent recognition on the Inc. 5000 list from 2021 to 2024 and the successful eight-figure exit of one of his companies.
Passionate about personal growth and making a positive impact, Nate has created a proven roadmap for success based on the foundational elements that fueled his achievements. Overcoming significant hardships, including a career-ending health issue at 23, he exemplifies resilience and determination.
Nate's first book, “Suck Less, Do Better,” along with his programs like “Built Unstoppable” and “Focus Your Greatest Asset,” aim to inspire action & transformation in others. He thrives on connecting with audiences through his keynotes and coaching, motivating individuals to take focused action toward their goals.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleash Your Financial Superpowers: How the First-Generation Wealthy Do It and How You Can Too by Greg Luken
Mar 04, 2025
Unleash Your Financial Superpowers: How the First-Generation Wealthy Do It and How You Can Too by Greg Luken
Luken.pro
Amazon.com
Full of wealth-building advice and firsthand accounts of those who have built their wealth from nothing, Unleash Your Financial Superpowers contains the keys to helping readers unlock their own “financial superpowers” that Greg Luken believes resides in all of us.
The first-generation wealthy are a type of modern superhero. From humble beginnings to unexpected heights of success, these men and women have changed their lives, families, communities, and futures forever. They’ve fought the hard battles, they’ve suffered big losses, they’ve overcome fierce adversaries, and they’ve lived to tell the tale.
But what is it that makes them so successful? How did they turn several generations of financial struggle into lasting generational wealth? And more importantly, how can the rest of us do what they’ve done? How can we become financial superheroes ourselves?
In Unleash Your Financial Superpowers, investment manager and wealth coach Gregory Luken draws on his four decades of working with the first-generation wealthy to reveal the secrets behind their enduring financial triumphs and their strategies for overcoming the “Seven Deadly Financial Villains” that rose up against them.
You’ll also:
Discover the keys to unlocking your three key Financial Superpowers: the Power of Purpose, the Power of Plan, and the Power of Execution.
Understand the emotional and mental obstacles that often hinder financial progress.
Learn how to identify your own financial origin story and see the impact it has had on your decisions.
Articulate your financial why, the driving force behind all your efforts.
Create a concrete plan for reaching your goals, no matter how big and scary they may seem.
Through real-life examples and actionable steps, Luken guides you on a journey to achieve financial mastery, create a life of purpose, and ultimately attain the ultimate asset: Enough.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Neurodivergence: Holistic Healing and Empowerment with Briana McCallum
Mar 01, 2025
Unlocking Neurodivergence: Holistic Healing and Empowerment with Briana McCallum
LMHtea.org
About the Guest(s):
Briana McCallum is a distinguished holistic health consultant and divine empowerment and success coach. With over six years of professional experience and more than two decades of personal practice, she specializes in working with business owners and practitioners to achieve balance, vitality, and success. Briana McCallum is the founder of LMH Custom Teas and Herbs, LLC, where she integrates herbal remedies with personalized coaching. As a certified Reiki Master and energy healer, she also incorporates psychology, neuroscience, and trauma-informed coaching into her practice. Her unique approach extends to those who are neurodivergent, helping them transform their challenges into strengths.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Chris Voss invites Briana McCallum to discuss her work as a holistic health consultant and divine empowerment and success coach. The show kicks off with an energetic introduction to Briana McCallum’s expertise in connecting holistic health practices with personal and professional development. Briana McCallum shares her journey, starting from her personal experiences with neurodivergence to becoming a certified coach and Reiki Master. Together, Chris and Briana delve into how these modalities help individuals, especially business owners, overcome trauma and achieve self-actualization.
Briana McCallum elaborates on her methods of integrating herbal remedies with coaching to promote balance and success. She discusses how modern stressors like anxiety, depression, and ADHD can be managed using unique blends of holistic practices. Brianna also highlights the significant role that a supportive community plays in personal transformation, urging individuals to find a sense of belonging and authentic connection. Throughout the conversation, they explore the profound effects of sound therapy, energy healing, and personalized lifestyle changes in addressing unresolved trauma and facilitating rapid personal growth.
Key Takeaways:
Briana McCallum emphasizes the importance of balancing mind, body, and spirit through holistic practices, particularly for individuals with neurodivergent conditions.
Custom herbal blends can offer a natural complement to traditional therapies and medications, addressing various ailments and fostering mental well-being.
Establishing a deep, supportive community is crucial in overcoming personal trauma and fostering significant personal and professional growth.
Practical tools like meditation and energy healing transform old narratives, reducing stress and enhancing life quality.
Business leaders can enhance team dynamics and productivity by understanding and addressing the emotional and psychological needs of their employees.
Notable Quotes:
"When it comes to neurodivergence, our ailments can actually be transformed into superpowers if understood and managed correctly."
"We are essentially tuning forks on the earth; everyone's vibrations tell a story."
"Our growth edges and evolution happen through discomfort and change."
"Change the way you think, and you change the way you perceive; change that, and you change your whole life."
“It's all about creating an ecosystem within ourselves that allows us to thrive, both personally and professionally.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry
Feb 28, 2025
Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry
Amazon.com
Kevineikenberry.com
Become a more flexible leader with a revolutionary approach to applying leadership skills—while remaining steadfast in proven principles and your values.
To succeed in a landscape more unpredictable than ever, leaders need a new perspective and a brand-new set of skills centered around what is missing in the models and existing tools: flexibility.
Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a leadership consulting company centered on a philosophy of lifelong learning, explains how to effectively harness flexibility in this guide for leaders at all levels.
Outlining a new toolkit for those frustrated with their current effectiveness and confidence, Flexible Leadership teaches readers to:
Become more situationally flexible and effective every day without compromising values or principles
Understand the danger of using existing models to define (and therefore limit) leadership effectiveness
Use the Flexible Leadership Approach, including the practical Flexor spectrum framework, to make wise decisions based on context—not on automatic responses
Create an organization of flexible leaders and change the lives of others for the better
The flexible leader has a clear mindset and increased confidence knowing that they can respond to a variety of situations with greater success, instead of being overly reliant on restrictive and complicated tools that can get in the way. Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.About the author
Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group (http://KevinEikenberry.com). He has spent nearly 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more. Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and has been included in many other similar lists. He is the author, co-author or a contributing author to nearly 20 books, including Remarkable Leadership and bestseller From Bud to Boss – Secrets of the Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership (with Guy Harris), The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership (with Wayne Turmel). His next book (January 2021) is The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere. His blog is consistently ranked among the world’s best, most read and most shared on leadership.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Up for the Fight: How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer―from a Five-Time Survivor by Bill C. Potts
Feb 28, 2025
Up for the Fight: How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer―from a Five-Time Survivor by Bill C. Potts
Amazon.com
Billcpotts.com
The guide endorsed by MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Mayo Clinic, and used by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation patients.
Imagine a road map for the entire cancer journey, for both patients and their loved ones. That’s what this book is. Think What to Expect When You’re Expecting, but for navigating the complexities of a cancer diagnosis, its treatment, and beyond.
Up for the Fight empowers you to take control of your cancer journey with advice from five-time cancer survivor Bill C. Potts. Learn to be your own advocate, build the right care team, and prioritize your emotional and mental well-being. Discover practical tips for comfortable treatment days, side effect management, and understanding test results. Gain valuable insights on diet, exercise, and staying active while navigating the impacts of treatment and the disease on your immune system. Special sections offer guidance for supporting loved ones with cancer, facing mortality with peace, and realigning your priorities to truly live your life to the fullest.
This book equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to fight this battle, all from the perspective of a tenacious cancer veteran.About the author
Bill C. Potts is a motivational speaker, creative business leader, energetic community builder, and dedicated father and husband. A five-time cancer survivor, he pursues life with the utmost passion and drive. While his kids say he’s “sometimes slightly embarrassing,” they also admit he’s the “toughest man we have ever met.” He loves his job and wakes up each morning expecting an A+ day—because every day is an A+ day, no matter the circumstances. An IRONMAN triathlete and the co-founder of marketing agency Remedy 365, Bill lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife, Kim, and their dog Pippa.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nicole Conn’s Journey: From Filmmaker to Author with “Descending Thirds”
Feb 26, 2025
Nicole Conn's Journey: From Filmmaker to Author with "Descending Thirds"
Nicoleconnfilmsglobal.com
About the Guest(s):
Nicole Conn is a pioneering filmmaker with a remarkable career spanning 35 years. Known for her cult classic, "Claire of the Moon," which is celebrating its 35th-anniversary re-release, Nicole has carved a niche in the world of cinema with her lesbian-themed films. Her notable works include "Elena Undone," known for the longest on-screen kiss, "A Perfect Ending," "Little Man," and "More Beautiful for Having Been Broken." Beyond filmmaking, Nicole is the creator of "Coming Out for Love," the first-ever LGBTQ dating competition show. As a writer, she has been published by Simon & Schuster and continues to influence the narrative of women's films globally.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes the multi-talented filmmaker and author, Nicole Conn. Nicole discusses her illustrious career and her latest novel, "Descending Thirds," which has been 25 years in the making. With her extensive background in LGBTQ filmmaking, Nicole brings a passionate and insightful perspective on art and storytelling. Listeners are introduced to her diverse body of work, including pioneering films and her latest project, the LGBTQ dating show "Coming Out for Love."
Nicole dives into the personal inspirations behind her filmmaking, drawing from her experiences and relationships. She shares the challenges and triumphs of creating authentic narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. The conversation also touches upon her journey in the entertainment industry, the impactful stories within her films, and her dedication to advocacy through art. A segment of the dialogue is devoted to the theme of artistic integrity versus commercial success, highlighting the enduring impact of her creative projects.
Key Takeaways:
Nicole Conn's groundbreaking film "Claire of the Moon" is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a re-release, continuing to inspire new generations with its narrative.
"Descending Thirds," Nicole's newest novel, is a deeply personal project interlacing her love for classical music and storytelling, showcasing themes of art, family, and personal sacrifice.
The groundbreaking dating show "Coming Out for Love" highlights LGBTQ representation in a reality TV context, providing diverse visibility and engaging narratives.
Nicole shares her transformative personal experiences, illustrated by her documentary "Little Man," which follows her family’s journey with her special needs son.
Films and storytelling offer powerful means of healing and connection, as illustrated by the real-world impact of Nicole’s work on various audiences.
Notable Quotes:
"Projects only happen when they're ready. It doesn't matter what you do."
"It's one of those things that I learned about 20 years ago because I would want to do something, and then something else would happen."
"I let the world show me where I was supposed to be."
"Film can be so healing and so many different ways."
"Every time I do a love scene, I try to do something different."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking the Guardian’s Gift: Your Guide to Peaceful End-of-Life Planning with Dr. Judy Butler
Feb 24, 2025
Unlocking the Guardian's Gift: Your Guide to Peaceful End-of-Life Planning with Dr. Judy Butler
Theguardiansgift.org
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Judy Butler is a pastoral psychotherapist, pastor, chaplain, spiritual director, and scientist with a profound commitment to the spiritual wellbeing and psychological understanding of individuals. She is the founder of The Guardian's Gift, where she assists clients in legacy estate planning. Through her unique expertise in both psychology and spirituality, Dr. Butler helps individuals and families prepare for end-of-life matters while maintaining a grounded spiritual foundation.
Episode Summary:
In this dynamic episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris is joined by the insightful Dr. Judy Butler, who brings a wealth of expertise in pastoral psychotherapy and end-of-life planning through her initiative, The Guardian's Gift. Dr. Butler shares her personal journey, which inspired her to create a service dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of legacy estate planning and end-of-life decisions. As Chris and Dr. Butler engage in a lively discussion, they delve into the importance of telling one's life story, acknowledging trauma, and preparing not only wills but comprehensive plans for the inevitable.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into strategic legacy planning and the often-overlooked financial, legal, and personal aspects of preparing for death. They explore the intricacies of creating wills, understanding long-term care insurance, and dealing with family dynamics in estate planning. Dr. Butler emphasizes that discussing death does not hasten its arrival but rather ensures a smoother transition for loved ones left behind. For those intimidated by the thought of end-of-life planning, she breaks it down into manageable steps with The Guardian's Gift, offering peace of mind and clarity. This episode is an enlightening guide towards taking proactive steps in legacy estate planning.
Key Takeaways:
The Guardian's Gift Planning: Dr. Judy Butler provides a structured process for end-of-life planning through her initiative, facilitating everything from personal stories to military documents.
Comprehensive Storytelling: Encouraging individuals to record their life's journey, including pivotal moments and family health history, for a meaningful legacy.
Practical Solutions: Offering guidance on legal documents, navigating probate, and long-term care insurance for a seamless transition of assets and wishes.
Empowerment Through Information: Emphasizing that knowledge and preparation relieve families from undue stress during emotional periods.
Accessible Resources: Options range from self-guided modules to personalized doula guidance, accommodating diverse needs in estate planning.
Notable Quotes:
"People don't realize is when they don't have their legal documents, it ends up with the state getting involved."
"No one's afraid to be dead. They're afraid of dying."
"We help people with their legacy estate plans, I help them tell their story."
"People think that Medicare will pay for them to be in a nursing home. It doesn't work that way."
"Start this journey… it is an overwhelming thing to undertake."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home by John Eliot, Jim Guinn
Feb 22, 2025
How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home by John Eliot, Jim Guinn
Theconflictdocs.com
Amazon.com
Defuse any heated conflict by learning which of the five conflict styles you are and how to resolve even the most sensitive dispute with this must-read guide.
The average American worker spends 156 hours a year engaged in the kind of moderate to intense workplace conflict that adversely impacts both performance and health. Managers spend twenty-six percent of their time addressing and resolving conflicts on their team—the equivalent of chewing up one full workday each week. But what if it didn’t need to be like this? What if there was a way to spend less time in stressfully interpersonal interactions and more time on the things that really matter? Through three decades of building and facilitating team chemistry for Fortune 500 companies, professional sports franchises, schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and families—Drs. Jim Guinn and John Eliot have reduced the time and cost of conflict resolution. With this on-the-ground experience combined with industry-leading science and research, Guinn and Eliot discovered people respond to conflict in one of five ways: avoid, compete, analyze, collaborate, or accommodate.
Because our responses are ingrained byproducts of the subcortex in action, they are predictable. If you can predict how someone will behave in a given circumstance, you can formulate a game plan. The secret is knowing which of the five patterns someone is wired to use when smacked by a stressor. How to Get Along with Anyone is a pragmatic hands-on book to help you determine conflict types so you can navigate the arguments that emerge in day-to-day life. You’ll learn the formula for identifying your coworkers’ and loved ones’ conflict styles and how to use this information to foster better communication and more effective, collaboration.
Filled with fun, engaging examples and actionable techniques, How to Get Along with Anyone teaches you how to predict and prevent escalated conflict, arming you with practical tools for flipping the script on sticking points to nurture stronger and more meaningful relationships.ABOUT THE AUTHORS
DR. JOHN ELIOT, PHD, mentors executives and advises professional sports teams, coaches, and athletes on how to apply individual and organizational psychology principles for enhancing health, performance, workplace culture, and the bottom line. He has consulted for NASA, the US Olympic Committee, the Mayo Clinic, Sony, Microsoft, and other Fortune 500 companies.
His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, ESPN, Fox Sports, MSNBC, Bloomberg, Harvard Business Review, and more. Eliot has held professorial appointments at the University of Virginia, Stanford, Rice, the SMU Edwin Cox School of Business, and the Texas Medical Center, where he won teaching awards at each.
JIM GUINN, EDD, is the president of the Resolution Resource Group, a training and development company that works with Fortune 500 companies, professional sports franchises, large-scale school districts, universities, law firms, and governments on effectively handling conflict. As a mediator, he has conducted over a thousand successful mediations involving family, organizational, civil, and
governmental disputes. Clients across HR departments, sales staffs, middle management, and boards, Dr. Guinn personally trains CEOs from all walks of life, plus numerous celebrities and sports icons.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 2nd Acts: The World’s Leading Online Dating Expert Shares 166 Practical No-Nonsense, Step-by-Step Approaches to Romance by Andrea McGinty
Feb 22, 2025
2nd Acts: The World's Leading Online Dating Expert Shares 166 Practical No-Nonsense, Step-by-Step Approaches to Romance by Andrea McGinty
33000dates.com
Amazon.com
2nd Acts: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50 is the ultimate guide to finding love and companionship in the next chapter of your life. Written by Andrea McGinty-seasoned entrepreneur and the powerhouse behind 33000Dates.com and It's Just Lunch-2nd Acts offers a fresh and inspiring approach to dating later in life. Packed with 166 proven prompts, real-life stories, and invaluable business wisdom, 2nd Acts is designed to ignite confidence, encourage laughter, and provide clear steps for navigating the modern dating world.
Andrea draws on her unmatched expertise, having orchestrated over 33,000 dates, to deliver practical strategies that empower you to create meaningful connections. Whether you're feeling hesitant, excited, or overwhelmed, 2nd Acts will transform your dating journey with humor, honesty, and a dose of reality. It's not just about finding a partner-it's about enjoying the adventure, embracing your unique story, and confidently stepping into the second act of your romantic life. Read today. Date tomorrow. Get ready to turn the page and discover a new kind of love!About the author
The Godmother of Modern Dating Releases 2nd Acts Book--Love for the over 45 crowd on January 15, 2025. Andrea McGinty, the trailblazing founder of It's Just Lunch and the creator of 33,000 Dates, has spent over 3 decades redefining modern matchmaking. With over 33,000 set-ups and 10,000 plus marriages to her credit, she is now turning her attention to helping singles with a hands-on, tech savvy roadmap to finding love later in life in today's digital era. Her book has over 14 actionable worksheets, QR codes with her personal videos to coach you, and 166 strategies to empower readers through Andrea's personal experience to take control of their loves lives, no matter how long they have been out of the dating game.
McGinty is a fun, dynamic dating expert, dating coach, speaker and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experince. After being jilted at the altar in her 20's by her fiancee, she revolutionized the dating world by founding a company with over 110 locations world wide before selling to private equity. Readers love her passion and advice.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Leadership Potential with Dr. Rhonda Parmer’s Expertise
Feb 21, 2025
Unlocking Leadership Potential with Dr. Rhonda Parmer's Expertise
Rhondaparmer.com
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Rhonda Parmer is a certified executive coach and behavior analysis consultant who specializes in helping high-potential leaders cultivate unshakeable confidence to effectively lead world-class teams, achieve financial goals, and avoid burnout. With an impressive 31-year career in public education, Parmer concluded her tenure as an Associate Superintendent before founding the Leadership Executive Group. She is also an author working on a leadership book, utilizing her EASE framework, and she actively engages with clients through one-on-one coaching and workshops.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss as he explores the intricacies of leadership development and executive coaching with Dr. Rhonda Parmer on this episode of The Chris Voss Show. With a lighthearted introduction, Chris brings humor and warmth before diving into insightful discussions with Dr. Parmer, who shares her extensive experience in helping leaders grow. She brings forth a wealth of knowledge from her educational background and her work as an executive coach.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Rhonda Parmer discusses essential strategies for building effective leadership, including the importance of delegation, time management, and self-improvement. She introduces her EASE framework and explains practical applications for developing leadership skills in various sectors, including education, banking, and even clergy. The conversation reveals the significance of understanding individual team dynamics and utilizing tools like the DISC assessment to foster better communication within teams. Listeners will gain valuable insights from Dr. Parmer on crafting successful leaders who not only focus on business results but also ensure the well-being of their workforce.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of delegation and time management in effective leadership roles.
How the foundations of behaviors are shaped by heredity, early life experiences, and personal growth.
Understanding different communication styles with tools like the DISC assessment to improve team dynamics.
Three effective techniques for maintaining work-life balance: blocks, clocks, and socks.
Executive coaching can transform aspiring and current leaders across multiple sectors, enhancing their skills for future success.
Notable Quotes:
"What got you here won't get you there."
"You're doing something that only you can do. That's when you're really in your leader sweet spot."
"If you're doing everything, then you're really not doing anything."
"The only person you can ever change is yourself."
"Success breeds success… there’s something psychological and physiological when thinking about yourself as a successful, confident decision-maker."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kate VanderVoort, Exploring AI’s Impact: Creativity, Business, and Humanity’s Future
Feb 20, 2025
Kate VanderVoort, Exploring AI's Impact: Creativity, Business, and Humanity's Future
Socialmediology.com.au
AIsuccesslab.com
TheAIgrapple.com
Facebook.com/groups/AIsuccessslab
About the Guest(s):
Kate VanderVoort is a visionary leader in digital strategy and AI implementation, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Social Mediology and the AI Success Lab. With a career that spans over 15 years, Kate has been a guiding force at the forefront of integrating technology into business operations, specializing in human-centered AI education and implementation. She is also the host of the AI Grapple podcast, where she dissects the real-world implications of AI, focusing particularly on ethical, practical applications and helping businesses adopt AI without losing their humanity. Kate's unique approach challenges the typical AI hype and offers a no-BS outlook for entrepreneurs and leaders.
Episode Summary:
Dive into this enlightening episode of the Chris Voss Show where Kate VanderVoort explores the dynamic and fast-paced world of AI. Kate, a renowned expert, shares her journey from social work to leading the charge in digital strategy and AI integration, offering a unique perspective on the importance of ethical, human-centered AI applications. The conversation sparks with engaging insights into how businesses, whether small or large, can implement AI to boost productivity and impact while maintaining a human touch.
As the AI landscape evolves at a breakneck pace, businesses must understand the necessity of integrating AI into their operations effectively. Kate discusses tools and strategies for AI implementation, emphasizing the breakthroughs AI offers in creativity and decision-making. With SEO-optimized show notes, the episode provides valuable insights into AI's potential to transform businesses and, indeed, society. Listeners are guided on the AI journey, from understanding the importance of training AI with human wisdom to grappling with potential challenges like environmental impacts and the geopolitical landscape.
Key Takeaways:
AI Integration: Businesses of all sizes can benefit from integrating AI into their operations, enhancing creativity, efficiency, and overall productivity.
Human-Centered AI: Kate stresses the importance of adopting AI in a way that maintains ethical and human-centered values, avoiding the get-on-board-or-die mentality.
AI's Creative Edge: AI can serve as a thought partner, boosting creativity and decision-making processes, especially for small business entrepreneurs.
Navigating Challenges: The episode delves into the ethical, environmental, and geopolitical challenges surrounding AI development and integration.
Future of AI: Autonomous agents and the potential of AI to address global issues underscore the need for strategic awareness and adaptation in business and personal realms.
Notable Quotes:
"We need to be more human… find ways forward that help people to adjust and adapt and learn what it's all about."
"AI has the potential to solve some of humanity's greatest issues around environment, health, and education."
"Bring all of your wisdom, your experience… use AI to do more, to be more."
"Using AI as a thought partner is one of the most underrated uses of AI at the moment."
"Without ethical, responsible use, we can't fully harness the benefits AI has to offer."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Attenuating Puritan by Robert McGuiness
Feb 20, 2025
The Attenuating Puritan by Robert McGuiness
Amazon.com
Robertmcguinessbooks.com
Embark on a contemplative journey with our altruistic hero, a reflection of purity in words and deeds, yet occasionally marked by ancestral toxins. With unwavering conviction, he dances under the world's weight, marching into the unknown, his steps marked by hope and staunch faith.
Bound by a noble quest to restore the splendor of Eden, his every gesture is a sacrifice, a stride towards the pristine and divine. Amidst adversities, he stands a fortified pilgrim, mastering the shackles of mind and body, emerging as a triumphant victor, a mirror to us all daring to confront our reflections.
He is the champion of tainted sacraments, a crusader against the clutches of heavy metal and forever chemicals, hinting that our destinies might be cradled in such hands. As we tread the path of love eternal, each step taken is righteous, a gentle move towards the boundless cosmos that binds us in love.
In The Attenuating Puritan, every breath taken is a whisper of attenuation, every quenched thirst a sigh of grace, and every bounty received a step closer to the celestial, encapsulating a tale of hope, resilience, and the ceaseless quest for the divine amidst the terrestrial.
Personal Life
Robert McGuiness was born on February 8, 1954 in Bayshore, New York. He was the second oldest of five born to Margaret Jean Reidy McGuiness and Robert Eugene McGuiness. He attended school in Smithtown, New York and graduated from Smithtown High School in 1972. Satisfying a natural wonderlust he ended up in Arizona and after working through a winter backpacked in Arizona and then through the Sierra Nevada logging over a thousand mountainous miles. At the end of 1976 he returned to the west coast and has made Northern California home ever since. Living remotely and off the grid, he gained great satisfaction in being a part of “The Back To The Land” movement. He has two children, Jewel and Bob. Unfortunately their mother, Sandra was killed in an accident with a log truck in 1987. Bob was in the vehicle and before he was 21 months old was severely injured. Comatose with blood in the ventricles he was flown to San Francisco. He was hospitalized for several months and before he could sit we returned to the north coast. We moved into town and started a rigorous routine of therapy and rehabilitation. He developed seizures and had surgeries and braces throughout his formative years. Richard, his brother lived with them during those difficult times and was a tireless advocate for Bob. He developed lung cancer and remained in character until his passing in 2007.
Thirty seven years later Bob still lives at home, with Marbles and his Dad, and though there are physical residuals he manages quite well. Jewel has blessed us with three grandchildren, and she and her family continue to make the north coast home.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Force Continuum: How to Shift Your Mindset to Transform Your Life by Wendi Zimmer
Feb 19, 2025
The Force Continuum: How to Shift Your Mindset to Transform Your Life by Wendi Zimmer
Wendizimmer.com
Amazon.com
In this information age, we are inundated with videos, podcasts, websites, social media posts, and many other sources of information that give us strategies and resources to achieve anything we want. From weight loss to learning another language, we don't have to look far to find people telling us what to do. The problem is that no one tells us HOW to achieve more, and we often are not ready to apply the information we receive. We allow our fears and doubts to get in the way and derail our belief in ourselves. To get what we want and to truly transform our lives, we must start by working on ourselves. We all have a power within us that helps us achieve what we want in life. This power is called FORCE, and when used correctly, it can transform who we are, how we view ourselves, and how we achieve what we want. The Force Continuum is a series of four pillars that, when strengthened, allow us to apply the information we already know. When strengthened, the Force Continuum, which consists of our mindset, identity, energy, and habits, gives us permission to believe in ourselves and take control of our lives.
If we do not have what we want, or at least not yet, we can narrow the reasons down to at least one of four things.
Our mindset: We do not believe we can achieve what we want.
Our identity: We are not who we want to be or are not seen as we want and need to be seen.
Our habits: We are not actively working to get what we want.
Our energy: We are not paying attention to where our energy comes from and where it goes.
That's it! Those four components explain why we do or do not get what we want. They make up the force inside us that transforms our lives by increasing our belief in ourselves and our ability to achieve what we want. For some of us, one component may be holding us back. For others, all four may get in our way. All four were holding me back at one time, but not anymore. I discovered a simple system for strengthening my mindset, identity, habits, and energy to unleash the force I had to believe in myself. Now, I want to teach you to do the same-how to believe in yourself to achieve more than you ever thought possible. To be the person YOU have always wanted to be.About the author
Wendi Zimmer, PhD, is an expert in mindset development, a professor at Texas A&M University, an avid researcher, and an educational consultant. As an educator for over twenty years, she has used her research and experience to help thousands of people take power over their mindsets, using easy to implement strategies to make this relatively abstract concept of mindset development actionable.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unraveling Schizophrenia: Dale Walsh’s Journey and Advocacy
Feb 19, 2025
Unraveling Schizophrenia: Dale Walsh's Journey and Advocacy
Amazon.com
Dewlivelove.net
About the Guest(s):
Dale Walsh is an accomplished author and mental health mentor who has navigated the challenges of schizophrenia for over five decades. Removed from Dartmouth College in 1975 due to delusions, he has since recovered robustly, mentoring family caregivers of those diagnosed with schizophrenia. Walsh, a prolific poet with over 5,000 poems and several poetry collections on Amazon, also holds a degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His passion extends beyond writing; he's a dedicated New York Yankees fan.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening Valentine's Day episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Dale Walsh, a remarkable mentor for family caregivers of individuals living with schizophrenia. Walsh shares his journey from being hospitalized for mental illness in 1975 to his current status as a thriving author and mentor. Transitioning through self-discovery phases, including a self-professed identity crisis in his youth, he has harnessed his experiences to empower others through his books, poetry, and coaching programs. This episode is a blend of personal anecdotes, mental health advocacy, and insights into Walsh's creative endeavors.
Listeners are treated to Walsh's eclectic personality as he presents a poem detailing his journey through schizophrenia, emphasizing the moments that defined his path. The conversation touches on a critical but often misunderstood element of schizophrenia—anosognosia, or the inability to recognize one's mental illness—highlighting Walsh's profound understanding of the condition. Furthermore, Walsh introduces his "Do Live Love" methodology, an eight-step program aimed at helping caregivers and families nurture their relationships with those experiencing mental illness, while simultaneously reclaiming their individuality.
Key Takeaways:
Dale Walsh's life experiences have positioned him uniquely to aid family caregivers in dealing with schizophrenia, emphasizing understanding and communication.
Anosognosia—lack of awareness of one's mental condition—is a significant barrier to treatment for individuals with schizophrenia.
Walsh's personal journey from mental health diagnosis to empowerment illustrates the potential for recovery and impactful advocacy.
The "Do Live Love" mentoring program provides a structured approach to helping families and caregivers interact effectively with those diagnosed with mental illnesses.
Comedy and creativity, including poetry and storytelling, are integral to Walsh's approach to sharing his experiences and offering support.
Notable Quotes:
"Schizophrenia means you're living in a reality that was not conceived on earth."
"A delusion is much more difficult to get rid of because it's at the very foundation of your identity and your personality."
"The biggest obstacle towards recovery is if you don't think there's anything wrong with you."
"Do Live Love is my eight-step program to help caregivers break the cycle of codependency."
"What happened after Dale died? I became an alter ego for 33 years. I became Dew."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring Faith, Purpose, and Transformation with Author David Richards
Feb 18, 2025
Exploring Faith, Purpose, and Transformation with Author David Richards
Davidrichardsauthor.com
About the Guest(s):
David Richards is a distinguished author and thinker with a fervent passion for exploring themes of faith, spirituality, and personal transformation. As an author, he has published multiple books, including "Love Letters to the Virgin Mary" and "Whiskey and Yoga," showcasing his versatile writing ability and profound insights into human experience. David is committed to bringing thoughtful perspectives to storytelling, often intertwining thematic elements of religion and self-discovery. Beyond his writing, David offers coaching and workshops focused on enhancing executive presence and personal development.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes the insightful author David Richards to dive deeply into the themes of faith and personal transformation. Through their conversation, David discusses his prolific writing journey and the spiritual evolution that inspired his works, particularly during the pandemic. His latest book, "Becoming One With Christ," examines the profound intersection of faith, love, and personal growth, illustrating his belief that God's presence is within us all.
Listeners are treated to a compelling discussion about the creative process behind David's notable works. From the origins of "Love Letters to the Virgin Mary" to the cathartic influence of COVID-19 on his writing, David shares how his experiences—both life-threatening and eye-opening—inform his work. The conversation ventures into thought-provoking territories, discussing the potential interconnectedness of quantum physics with spirituality, and the role of personal accountability in one's spiritual journey. David also talks about his earlier books like "Whiskey and Yoga," offering insights into finding one's purpose and aligning life's trajectory toward fulfilling one's deeper calling.
Key Takeaways:
Spiritual Exploration: David Richards emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God's presence within ourselves, challenging traditional religious narratives.
Pandemic Inspiration: The challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic provided David with a significant source of inspiration for his recent writing endeavors.
Quantum Physics and Faith: David's exploration of quantum physics provides a modern context for understanding timeless spiritual truths.
Purpose and Self-Discovery: From his book "Whiskey and Yoga," David discusses the need for individuals to explore and determine their life's true purpose.
Transformative Experiences: David's near-death experiences and life challenges significantly impacted his approach to both his personal and professional life.
Notable Quotes:
"The greatest test of faith is did Jesus conquer death?"
"If you don't ask yourself the question, why do you exist, you're going to struggle through life."
"I realized, oh my God, if I'm honest with myself and I'm honest with other people, like the truth really will set you free."
"Faith is like a kayak. You have to get in the water of your life and figure out what it means."
"Once you wake up to the fact that God is inside you, you see it in everyone else."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Boost Your Legal Practice with The Legal Podcast Network
Feb 17, 2025
Boost Your Legal Practice with The Legal Podcast Network
Thelegalpodcastnetwork.com
About the Guest(s):
Dennis Meador is an accomplished entrepreneur who started his first business at the age of 14. Over the years, he has dedicated much of his career to working with businesses, particularly attorneys, to enhance their growth and market presence. Dennis has spent two decades helping legal professionals develop their practices and successfully differentiate themselves in the competitive legal landscape. In late 2023, he launched The Legal Podcast Network, focusing on creating podcasts that position attorneys as thought leaders and establish their authority in the industry.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss as he sits down with Dennis Meador, the visionary behind The Legal Podcast Network, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and the legal industry through the power of podcasting. Dennis shares his unique journey from a teenage entrepreneur to a seasoned advisor for attorneys, highlighting the necessity of positioning and authority in a crowded market. In a riveting discussion filled with both humor and practical insights, Dennis and Chris delve into the mechanics of building a successful podcast that stands out.
Podcasting presents an innovative solution for attorneys and other professionals seeking to solidify their authority and reach their ideal clients. Dennis discusses how The Legal Podcast Network offers a streamlined, turnkey service for attorneys, allowing them to effectively communicate their expertise without the hassle of technical work. Highlighting services ranging from hosting to social media marketing, Dennis explains how his platform helps legal professionals distinguish themselves in a commoditized market.
Key Takeaways:
Innovative Positioning for Attorneys: The Legal Podcast Network aids attorneys in establishing their expertise and client conversion through thought leadership and positioning.
Turnkey Podcast Solutions: Dennis Meador emphasizes handling everything from content production to social media, allowing attorneys to focus on their core work.
Entrepreneurial Journey: Dennis shares his beginnings and entrepreneurial insights, demonstrating how necessity and resilience shaped his approach.
Value of Professional Presentation: Ensuring a quality podcast requires skilled hosts and professionals who make clients look their best.
Engaging Market Segments: The strategic focus on small law practices proves critical in building specialized content tailored to each attorney's unique legal sector.
Notable Quotes:
"You can outspend your competition… or you can out position the competition, and that's what we help them do."
"Ultimately, it's about the presentation of this brand, of these attorneys."
"If you don't ask, the answer is already no. There’s a hundred percent upside to asking."
"82% of people solely use the internet to find their attorney. You need to be where the people are presenting to them who you truly are."
"For me, age is a state of mind. I've never been afraid to just put myself out there."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Horse Records with Entrepreneur Andy Ide’s Software
Feb 15, 2025
Revolutionizing Horse Records with Entrepreneur Andy Ide's Software
Horserecords.info
About the Guest(s):
Andy Ide is a seasoned software engineer based in Southern Australia. With a background in banking and web development, Andy transitioned into entrepreneurship after a successful career in the tech industry. He entered the equestrian world through his marriage into a horse family and became the founder of HorseRecords, a comprehensive digital solution designed to manage and store information for horse owners. His unique blend of tech skills and insider knowledge of the horse industry makes him a distinct innovator in the field of horse management software.
Episode Summary:
In this captivating episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Andy Ide, the innovative mind behind Horse Records, a pioneering software for the horse industry. The episode kicks off with a humorous and engaging introduction, drawing listeners into a vibrant discussion about entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital transformation in traditional industries. Chris Voss, renowned for his energetic style, teases out Andy's journey from city life to marriage into a horse family, revealing the serendipitous path that led to the creation of Horse Records.
Andy Ide shares his personal story of developing Horse Records, demonstrating a keen eye for blending technology with traditional industries. The conversation dives deep into how the software addresses the age-old challenges of recordkeeping in the horse industry by offering a customizable, modern solution. SEO-driven insights discuss the competitive landscape, the software's unique selling propositions, and Andy’s vision for a globally connected equestrian community. Chris and Andy explore the entrepreneurial spirit, discussing the drive to solve problems, disrupt old systems, and continuously innovate to address market gaps.
Key Takeaways:
Innovation Meets Tradition: Andy Eid developed Horse Records to solve existing issues in equine recordkeeping, marrying his tech skills with his family’s needs.
Entrepreneurial Journey: From tech businesses to Horse Records, Andy’s story emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of solving real-world problems.
Competitive Edge: The customizable nature of Horse Records sets it apart from competitors, addressing varying needs across different equestrian disciplines globally.
Vision for the Future: Andy shares insights on how his software could unify global horse data, enhancing traceability and biosecurity in the industry.
Inspiration for Entrepreneurs: Andy’s narrative illustrates the importance of continual innovation and staying ahead in industries ripe for disruption.
Notable Quotes:
"Success is a staircase, not an elevator." – Andy Ide
"I wanted to organize all the world's horse information." – Andy Ide
"There's not too many software engineers who know the horse world." – Andy Ide
"Just code it up. Just code it up, get it done." – Andy Ide
"Let me in on that action." – Andy Ide
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Karuna Kava, Discovering Kava: A Sober Path to Connection and Community
Feb 15, 2025
Karuna Kava - Discovering Kava: A Sober Path to Connection and Community
Karunakava.com
About the Guest(s):
Ben McQueen is the innovative founder of Karuna Kava, a space dedicated to promoting community and fostering connection without the use of alcohol. After overcoming personal battles with addiction and experiencing homelessness, Ben discovered the ancient drink Kava, which became pivotal in his journey towards sobriety and wellness. Through Karuna Kava, Ben offers an alternative social environment that encourages intentional living and sobriety, making a significant impact on the lives of those seeking alternative wellness practices.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Ben McQueen, founder of Karuna Kava, to discuss the transformative power of Kava in his sobriety journey and business venture. From his challenging past marked by addiction and homelessness to creating a thriving Kava bar, Ben shares his unique story of resilience and growth. This episode delves into the health benefits and social opportunities provided by Karuna Kava, offering listeners an intriguing alternative to alcohol consumption.
Listeners will gain a deep understanding of Kava, a traditional beverage from the South Pacific with calming and social properties. Ben explains the cultural significance and preparation of Kava, emphasizing its role as a non-addictive, mood-boosting alternative to alcohol. With insights into his personal experiences and testimonials from his community, Ben provides a compelling narrative on the potential of Kava to provide meaningful social connections without the toxic effects of alcohol. This episode highlights not only the benefits of Kava but also the entrepreneurial spirit that has enabled Ben to impact lives positively through his business.
Key Takeaways:
Alternative to Alcohol: Kava offers a natural, mood-enhancing alternative to alcohol without the harmful side effects or risk of addiction, providing a unique opportunity for those seeking sobriety.
Community and Connection: Karuna Kava fosters a welcoming environment where individuals can enjoy social interactions and support each other without alcohol.
Personal Transformation: Ben McQueen's journey from addiction and homelessness to sobriety and entrepreneurship inspires listeners to seek intentional living and personal growth.
Scientific and Cultural Insights: The episode provides a rich exploration of Kava's cultural roots and its scientifically supported psychoactive benefits that make it a viable substitute for alcohol.
Resource and Support Discovery: The conversation underscores the availability of Kava as a harm-reduction tool, offering resources for those seeking alternatives to alcohol.
Notable Quotes:
"Kava, unlike alcohol, doesn't take you away from yourself; it brings you closer to social comfort."
"My experience with Kava gave me back the hope and sense of community that alcohol had taken away."
"The journey from homelessness to entrepreneurship was fueled by finding a purpose in helping others through Kava."
"In the fight against addiction, a little Kava helps you feel calm and bridged to others without the destructive fallout."
"The man who drinks awa remains a man; the man who drinks liquor becomes a beast."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Moving On BY!: Harnessing My Sled Dog Team’s Instinct to Win by Lucille Maddalena
Feb 14, 2025
Moving On BY!: Harnessing My Sled Dog Team’s Instinct to Win by Lucille Maddalena
Mtmcoach.com
Amazon.com
You already have what you need to lead: now learn to tap into your experience, your history, your future, your story. There is an element of dog sledding that mimics life’s antics. You get on the trail with an idea of where you are going, you experience the joys of connecting with your team, you run into some obstacles, take risks, possibly a wrong turn, and exert incredible effort to reach your goal.
This book explores career and life transitions by uncovering the often-elusive trail markers that point the way toward your desired destination. A trail marker is a confluence of your experiences, ideas, motivations, values, and desires flowing together to form your personal trail. If you're someone who inquires and refuses to settle for the status quo, actively seeking improvement in your life, then this book is for you.
Today’s leaders will find this book a valuable book to guide the development of high-potential employees. Use it as a subject to open critical discussions to lay a path for their success. It will guide you to engage them as a mentor, enabling them to reach their full potential, to find their trail markers as a contributing member of your organization.
In the same way, coaches, trainers, and HR professionals will find the Insight and Tasks sections exploring the topics presented in the Tales and Case Studies make this book a valuable tool to conduct workshops, interventions, and team building sessions. Support your leaders to find their trails to success.About the author
Greetings! My name is Lucille Maddalena. I wrote this book with one important goal in mind: to provide a gift for my coaching clients to give to their employees to help them move up in their careers. I work with successful senior executives. By continuing to develop their employees to succeed, leaders build their leadership legacies and create followers ready to win.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gout and You: The Ultimate Gout Diet & Cookbook by Spiro Koulouris
Feb 13, 2025
Gout and You: The Ultimate Gout Diet & Cookbook by Spiro Koulouris
Goutandyou.com
Amazon.com
Are you tired of gout attacks and do you want to lower your uric acid levels? Then the book Gout and You: The Ultimate Gout Diet and Cookbook will point you to the right direction when it comes to gout dieting. I've decided to write a Book outlining all of my research and knowledge about what should consist a healthy gout diet. Us gout sufferers have a unique disease that needs a tailor-made diet in order to avoid any worse progression of our gout which can eventually lead to other complications or even premature death. Our disease favors eating more certain type of foods over others but at the end the formula for a healthy diet is the same whether you suffer from gout, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis or any other disease. You’ll learn about that formula in this eBook, how humans are supposed to eat if we want to live a healthy long life and free from gout attacks. The truth of the matter is after I've interviewed doctors, health practitioners, dietitians and others, you’ll find in this eBook how there is no “special” diet and that the diet I outline in detail can also be used by anybody who suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease and even cancer patients! The focus of the book is on gout but many gout patients also suffer from diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease and even cancer. And if they are presently not, chances are they eventually will at some point in the future, suffer from one or more of these other diseases. Everything is inter-related and health deteriorates due to bad eating habits. In this book I will dispel some common myths about food and dieting, we will get the facts straight on fat, protein and carbohydrates. I’ll also discuss the truth about curing gout, the BS that is out there and how oil snake salesmen on the web will sell you lies that can lead you to an early grave. I believe that honesty is always the best policy. That’s the reason thousands of you keep coming back to my website goutandyou.com everyday to read up on gout. They may call it the rich man's disease but I will teach you how to eat like a peasant…The key is not to eat like a king but how to eat more like a peasant. Gout was historically known as “the disease of kings” or “rich man’s disease” and you’ll discover in this book how to eat right through a tried and tested diet! Once you dig in the book Gout and You: The Ultimate Gout Diet and Cookbook and begin implementing the gout diet right away and using the recipes in the eBook, you’ll be surprised how easy it it is to follow. Using the information in this book including the meal ideas, I've helped many gout patients manage their pain while also increasing energy, slowing the aging process, losing weight, and building immunity. I have to admit the gout diet described in the book is more of a lifestyle change rather than starving yourself, it’s a whole new approach to life too! The truth is that you need to make changes no matter what or else your health will only get much worse. Remember that you are not alone and that more than 8 million Americans suffer from gout and millions more around the globe. In England 2,5% of the general population suffers from this terrible disease. Despite the statistics, gout can strike anyone, anywhere no matter what the age, genetics, health, ethnicity or lifestyle. Although many people will scorn you and even make fun of your gout (like they did to me!) viewing it as your bad drinking or eating habits, the truth is gout can develop due to genetics, obviously diet, menopause in women, obesity, rapid weight loss and many other causes described on my website and book. By eating right and following the gout diet described in this book you’ll save thousands of dollars from expensive drugs, costly doctor consultation fees and unnecessary surgeries taking your life back!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Laughter: The Art and Science of Comedy with Clay McMath
Feb 13, 2025
Unlocking Laughter: The Art and Science of Comedy with Clay McMath
Claymcmathcomedy.com
About the Guest(s):
Clay McMath is a rising star in the comedy scene, recognized for his sharp observational humor and unique storytelling abilities. Hailing from Adelaide, South Australia, Clay began his comedic journey after retiring from a baseball career, quickly making a name for himself at Adelaide's Rhino Room. Known for his quick wit and willingness to push boundaries, Clay captivates audiences with his insights into human nature, all while maintaining a humble, self-deprecating approach. He has shared the stage with renowned comedians like Stephen K Amos and Daniel McConnell, and frequently performs at comedy clubs and festivals across Australia. Clay also hosts the film review podcast, "Welcome to the Potty," where he pairs movies with personal anecdotes and snacks.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss as he welcomes Australian comedian Clay McMath to the show for an entertaining and insightful discussion. Clay shares his journey from an aspiring baseball player to a burgeoning comedian, describing how his quick wit and sharp observations have helped him carve a niche in the comedy world. The episode delves into the intricacies of comedic storytelling, discussing the role of observational humor and the importance of self-deprecation in building rapport with audiences. Clay opens up about the challenges comedians face, from finding the perfect joke to navigating sensitive topics in the current cultural climate.
Throughout the conversation, Clay and Chris explore the therapeutic power of laughter, considering how comedy can provide much-needed respite from life's challenges. They touch on comedic influences, including legends like Dave Chappelle and George Carlin, and examine the evolving landscape of comedy post-#MeToo. Clay shares intriguing stories from his past performances, and discusses his upcoming gigs, including a solo show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and a split bill performance. Tune in for a candid and humorous look into the world of comedy, enriched by Clay's personal anecdotes and thoughtful reflections.
Key Takeaways:
Comedy as Catharsis: Clay McMath talks about how comedy offers an escape from the harsh realities of life, providing both comedians and audiences a chance to share a moment of levity.
Self-Deprecation: Emphasized as a tool to connect with audiences, self-deprecating humor helps break down barriers, making the comedian relatable and approachable.
Crafting the Perfect Joke: A deep dive into the meticulous process of joke writing, including the importance of wordsmithing and timing to achieve the perfect punchline.
Navigating Sensitive Topics: The discussion underscores the delicate balance comedians must maintain when addressing contentious topics, ensuring the humor resonates without offending.
Influence of Comedic Legends: Insights into how icons like Dave Chappelle and George Carlin shape the comedic scene, particularly in pushing the boundaries of what’s socially acceptable to joke about.
Notable Quotes:
"Comedy is an art form, a work of art that helps people feel vulnerable yet comfortable enough to laugh."
"Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story."
"Self-deprecating humor is important to let the audience know we're just like them, keeping us grounded and relatable."
"If we ever reach a point where we can't laugh at ourselves, this world’s over."
"Maybe you'll get clapped at for being brave, but it's probably not going to be funny if it's too deeply personal."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover Real Men’s Underwear: Comfort and Innovation for Every Guy
Feb 12, 2025
Discover Real Men's Underwear: Comfort and Innovation for Every Guy
Rmac.store
About the Guest(s):
Jared Mortensen is the founder and chief designer of Real Men Apparel, the most size-inclusive men's underwear brand. Before transitioning into entrepreneurship, Jared accumulated 20 years of experience in aerospace and spent five years in the pet products industry. Drawing from his background in engineering and passion for innovation, he has revolutionized men's underwear design by introducing the concept of size-inclusive pouch sizing with A, B, C, D options.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Jared Mortensen, founder of Real Men Apparel, to explore innovation in men's underwear. With an engineering background and ambition to fill a gap in the market, Jared discusses the unique A, B, C, D pouch sizing system that caters to the diversity of men's needs. The episode offers an insightful look into the challenges and triumphs of launching and growing a successful startup in the apparel industry.
As the conversation unfolds, Jared dives into the nuances of launching Real Men Apparel on platforms like Amazon and TikTok, emphasizing the transformative role TikTok played in their business growth. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of product design and customer feedback in creating products tailored to diverse body types. By addressing overlooked consumer needs, Jared highlights significant issues facing men today—from comfort and support to confidence-boosting designs. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in innovative business ideas and brand growth strategies.
Key Takeaways:
Real Men Apparel innovates with a size-inclusive A, B, C, D pouch sizing system, similar to women's bra sizes, offering comfort and support for diverse body types.
The launch on TikTok was pivotal for Real Men's growth, providing a direct and engaging platform to interact with customers and boost sales.
Many men have unknowingly worn uncomfortable underwear, and Jared aims to destigmatize discussions around men's comfort and body positivity.
Real Men Apparel is committed to providing personalized solutions and excellent customer service, ensuring a custom fit without custom prices.
The brand aims to expand its product lines, offering more inclusive and varied styles to meet the needs of all men.
Notable Quotes:
"It's like a comfort intervention to help people get out of that abusive relationship" - Jared Mortenson on traditional men's underwear.
"We want to come up with a standard so guys could actually know consistently what they needed to order" - Jared on the A, B, C, D sizing system.
"We called it cantilever design, kind of like the way that a lot of roofs and stuff are designed" - Jared on engineering-inspired product design.
"It's about balancing both, but providing separation and support" - Jared on the key features of Real Men's products.
“We are making adjustments to some of the sizing as well…trying to dial that in” - Jared on evolving design based on customer feedback.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Overcoming Addiction: George Haymaker’s Journey and Neuroscience Coaching
Feb 11, 2025
Overcoming Addiction: George Haymaker's Journey and Neuroscience Coaching
Georgehaymaker.com
About the Guest(s):
George Haymaker is a former entrepreneur turned neuroscience coach and educator. Previously grappling with alcohol and drug addiction, George has transformed his life through the principles of neuroscience and neuroplasticity. Now, he dedicates his efforts to helping others improve their lives by understanding and reorganizing their brain's pathways. He works with various audiences, including those dealing with substance abuse, working professionals struggling with behavioral issues, and college students facing identity and self-esteem issues.
Episode Summary:
In this riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with George Haymaker, a neuroscience coach and former entrepreneur, who shares his journey of overcoming addiction and transforming his life through neuroscience. The conversation delves into George's tumultuous past, the influence of childhood trauma on addiction, and the incredible capability of neuroplasticity to reshape lives. Listeners are introduced to Haymaker's approach to neuroeducation and how he utilizes it to aid individuals and organizations in overcoming behavioral challenges and fostering growth.
Throughout the episode, George highlights the significant role of childhood experiences in shaping neurological pathways and their impact on adult behavior, emphasizing the power of the brain to adapt and change. He provides a detailed account of his battle with substance abuse, leading to his realization of hitting rock bottom at the age of 50, and the steps he undertook towards recovery. The dialogue explores the essence of addiction, differentiating between addictive personalities and abusive behavior, and advocating the importance of therapy and coaching to address unresolved trauma. The episode closes with George encouraging others by affirming that change is possible through understanding and rewiring the brain.
Key Takeaways:
Childhood trauma can significantly influence brain development and adult behavior, showcasing the importance of addressing past experiences.
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to change and adapt, providing a solid foundation for personal transformation and overcoming addiction.
A structured approach and consistent effort in altering thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can effectively remap brain pathways.
Recognizing and addressing addictive behaviors can lead to substantial improvements in personal and professional life.
Seeking therapy or coaching is vital for overcoming trauma and addiction, and it's never too late to make a positive change.
Notable Quotes:
"We're all products of our past experiences, and the brain's natural ability to change is what allows us to become different people."
"Trauma is in the eyes of the beholder. What's traumatizing for one might not be so for another."
"The brain doesn't have to run our lives; we have the ability to change its course and lead different lives."
"Reward is a key component in making change happen, as our brains respond strongly to positive reinforcement."
"You don't have to wait until you hit rock bottom to decide you want to change."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Life-The Spiritual Essence: An Engineer’s Insights into the Integrated Nature of Divinity by Deepak Parashar
Feb 09, 2025
Life-The Spiritual Essence: An Engineer's Insights into the Integrated Nature of Divinity by Deepak Parashar
Linkedin.com
Amazon.com
The transformative journey of the author, an engineer, began with “chance” blessings from the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. Over 12 years of research ensued across 38 countries on how the substratum of energy interconnects our world under the umbrella of divinity—traversing the realms of science and spirituality, philosophy, 15 religions, nature, cultures, and locales.
With timely support from subject matter experts, including a NASA astronaut, a WWII Nuremberg Trials prosecutor, a Tuskegee airman, clergy, holistic educators, as well as leaders from industry, defense, and the arts; the author combined over 25,000 pages of his research and travels to draw insights into life's spiritual essence.
The outcomes encompass a strategic, holistic system for daily improvement; an integrated energy model explaining our cooperative existence; and the iterative science behind five major religions. Derived analyses include modern leadership philosophies rooted in ancient scriptures applied across diverse professions, and a spiritual travelogue that transcends boundaries by embracing profound topics such as the depths of human suffering, the heights of natural wonder, and the diverse realms of art and culture.
"Life—The Spiritual Essence" serves as an encyclopedic resource for the global professional, providing diverse avenues for exploration and growth through cheerful dynamism to achieve excellence while serving the larger community. The message emphasizes hope at its core, drawing inspiration from the paths of leaders throughout history, powered on by our innate curiosity and grit to surpass personal boundaries to achieve lasting peace.
With over 65 illustrations and pictures,"Life—The Spiritual Essence" includes:
Table A: The Six Trigger Points, tested over seven years, serve as an illuminating holistic system for the mind organized into six action-oriented quadrants. Presented on a single page for daily review, they provide critical behavior analysis, driving subliminal improvements while studying admirable traits in the common man and leaders alike. By exploring their various permutations and combinations, one can analyze most daily experiences within this framework. And achieving over 50 percent alignment with these triggers invariably leads to a fulfilling day!
Table B-1: Provides a comprehensive technical analysis of Hinduism's perspective on the creation of the universe, exploring its views from macrocosmic to microcosmic levels elucidating the genesis of life, and delineating the pathway towards transcendence.
Table B-2: Examines the vision and iterative science behind Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. While some may perceive it as comparative, its focus lies in offering a structural analysis across 16 cardinal pillars that energize these age-old philosophies. This effort evolved over several years working with clergy, religious scholars, and holistic educators.
Table C: Pursuant to the analyses in Tables A, B-1, and B-2, the author identifies specific boundary conditions and presents a comprehensive model that seamlessly integrates divinity, drawing upon the elements outlined earlier. Grounded in energy as the unifying substratum, it bridges the qualitative and quantitative aspects to elucidate the inclusive nature of reality.
Spiritual Travelogue: The author's global quest delves into the essence of divinity through profound encounters, bridging theory and practice. These encompass seeking wisdom from figures like the Dalai Lama, poignant visits to WWII Concentration Camps, primal nature excursions into tornado alley (USA) and the sub-Arctic to witness the enchanting aurora borealis, to examining divinity within the fine arts, notably music and cinema. These rich experiences invite readers to contemplate the intricate tapestry of cultu...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dark and Silent Office: A Digital Accessibility Guidebook for Inclusive Communication in the Workplace by Stephanie Warlick
Feb 09, 2025
Dark and Silent Office: A Digital Accessibility Guidebook for Inclusive Communication in the Workplace by Stephanie Warlick
Stephaniewarlick.com
Amazon.com
Ask anyone and they would agree that technology is a necessary component of the workplace. But have you ever relied on technology and it failed — just before your deadline?
Think about having that experience all day, every day while attempting to meet your daily work objectives.
There are approximately 37.5 million adults in the US with trouble hearing and another 50.18 million adults with some degree of vision loss.
The fight for equity in the workplace has very much focused on gender and race, and while these steps are completely necessary, visually-disabled and hearing-disabled individuals are a minority group that is significantly overlooked.
Jenny sat in a meeting where the manager was detailing the quarterly financial review. As they discussed the colors of charts and diagrams, Jenny, being colorblind, couldn’t keep up. She left the meeting exhausted and deflated.
Mark was typing away on his computer when the team leader informed the office about an important update. If it hadn’t been for his colleague advising him, Mark, being deaf, would have missed out on this information.
Nobody intentionally excludes the visually and hearing impaired. But that’s not enough in the year 2024 where the benefits of inclusivity have been demonstrated time and time again.
But there is a huge gap between wanting an inclusive workplace and actually achieving it. It’s a gap that you find yourself standing in right now!
The workplace is buzzing in a digital era and overall, technology is closing so many gaps across the industries. At the same time, it’s sadly making the gap bigger for those with sight and hearing difficulties.
The first step to standing in this gap is to transform your organization into one that is digitally accessible, particularly in the realm of document accessibility that is utilized in daily communication with coworkers and customers!
That’s not going to be easy if you have no idea where to start!
In this guide to inclusivity through digital accessibility, you will discover:
Why inclusivity goes beyond skin color and legal obligations and how accessible digital content is the key to including EVERY employee
A walk in the shoes of the hearing-impaired and visually impaired so you understand exactly what challenges they face on a daily basis!
6 must-have assistive technologies for different levels of vision loss and best practices for making digital content
The best equipment and assistive listening devices to run successful meetings so that the hearing-impaired feel valued and included
Insider tips on respectfully communicating with visually and hearing impaired colleagues— on and offline
Your guide to navigating the legalities of digital accessibility and how to go above and beyond the law with ethical considerations
How to carry out an accessibility audit and commit to inclusivity with a digital accessibility policy
Bonus checklists to ensure your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and websites are fully accessible
And much more.
Change is never easy, but in this case, it’s crucial. Everyone in your workplace is an asset with original ideas, different perspectives, and contributions to offer. Any person who doesn’t have equitable opportunities to contribute means a missed opportunity elsewhere.
Whether you are an employee, manager, HR/DEI leader, or company owner, this guide provides practical and achievable steps to ensure everybody can fulfill their role to the best of their abilities while feeling respected!
Today is the day for you to stand in the gap and take those crucial steps to create a thriving and all-inclusive workplace! Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.About the author
With over thirty years of rich experience, Stephanie Simmons Warlick is a seasoned expert in ...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Financial Epiphany: Discover Your Ability to Multiply Money and Reimagine Your Financial Life by Scott Yamamura
Feb 08, 2025
Financial Epiphany: Discover Your Ability to Multiply Money and Reimagine Your Financial Life by Scott Yamamura
Amazon.com
Financialepiphany.com
Do you understand your money-multiplying superpower? Most don’t. It’s time you did.
You’ve likely got money concerns, including how to save it, where to invest it, and how to break free of the constraints of debt. These can be lifelong challenges.
Traditional financial advice is impersonal—we place our money into the stock market, but then what? The key to success with money is to make it personal. It’s about you discovering your potential and ability to multiply it. It’s time to activate this financial superpower of yours to grow money, because now is the most powerful opportunity you’ll ever have to affect your financial life.
In Financial Epiphany, Scott Yamamura walks you through how to experience a mental miracle with your money. If you have a decent income yet find yourself overspending, undersaving, or feeling overwhelmed by debt, this book is for you. Scott breaks down six common financial obstacles that hold people back, and he flips the script on how to reach financial freedom in a delightfully unconventional yet simple way.
As a certified financial coach and communications professional, Scott uses his expertise in forming creative, effective messaging to cut through all the noise of the financial world to deliver this practical guide to understanding your money.
In this book, you’ll learn how to:
Through motivating lessons, awaken your “money-multiplying superpower,” and discover how it can turn even small investments into substantial rewards.
Become empowered through three rules of thumb that tell you how much your money can grow simply based on your age.
Eliminate debt through a novel approach that’s easy to follow, freeing you of financial fear, guilt, and regret.
Experience a personal breakthrough with investing basics, and take confident action with your 401(k), Roth IRA, index funds, and more.
Align your financial goals with your life’s purpose so that every dollar you save and invest has a deeper meaning.
You have the ability to multiply money exponentially. Let’s unleash it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Pamela Buchanan: Saving Healthcare Workers from Burnout & Telemedicine Services
Feb 08, 2025
Dr. Pamela Buchanan: Saving Healthcare Workers from Burnout & Telemedicine Services
Strongmedicinestl.com
Drbstrong.com
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Pamela Buchanan is a board-certified physician, speaker, and thought leader dedicated to transforming healthcare and promoting mental well-being. With over 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Buchanan has become a notable voice in her field, particularly through her TEDx talk on the emotional flatline phenomenon faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic. A fervent advocate for self-care, she authored the "Oxygen Mask Principle" and serves as an ambassador with the Lorna Breen Foundation, focusing on preventing physician suicide and addressing burnout in the medical profession. Her work now extends to physician coaching and telemedicine wellness services.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Dr. Pamela Buchanan joins Chris to discuss the critical state of healthcare professionals' mental health, emphasizing the importance of self-care and resilience in a high-stress environment. As a highly esteemed physician and TEDx speaker, Dr. Buchanan shares her personal experiences during the pandemic and the emotional toll it took not only on herself but on healthcare workers globally. Her insights shed light on the dire need for systematic changes to tackle the alarming burnout and suicide rates among physicians.
Delving into her work for the Lorna Breen Foundation and her efforts to help healthcare professionals manage stress and burnout, Dr. Buchanan outlines the alarming statistics on physician suicide and burnout, emphasizing the urgency of this public health issue. With her upcoming book, "Blackface White Coat: The Anatomy of the Emotional Flatline," she aims to offer a beacon of hope and practical advice for doctors, drawing from her vast experience and personal reinvention. Dr. Buchanan also explains the impactful strategies she employs in her coaching practice, aimed at helping doctors rediscover their purpose and achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
Key Takeaways:
Physician Suicide Crisis: Dr. Buchanan highlights that one physician dies by suicide every day, equivalent to an entire medical school class being lost annually, underscoring an urgent call to action.
Burnout Among Healthcare Workers: The healthcare profession has seen a 41% reduction in its workforce post-pandemic, with 68% of remaining workers experiencing severe burnout.
Self-Care as a Necessity: Emphasizing the "Oxygen Mask Principle," Dr. Buchanan advocates for healthcare professionals to prioritize self-care to sustain their ability to care for others.
Reforming Healthcare Systems: There is a critical need for institutional support for doctors, including mentorship and mental health resources, to prevent burnout and encourage a healthier workforce.
Personal and Professional Balance: Her coaching focuses on aligning professionals with their initial motivations for entering medicine, helping them find balance and fulfillment across all areas of life.
Notable Quotes:
"You cannot pour from an empty cup, and we need those who care for others to care for themselves first."
"Physician suicide—the bill of healthcare burnout—is like losing an entire medical school class every year."
"Our whole training is about soldiering on… but it's so sneaky how you end up burned out and overwhelmed."
"Healthcare is one of the cornerstones of modern society… What good is a hospital if there's no one to run it?"
"Doctors who are saving lives should not be miserable doing it."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Glendor PHI Sanitizer, AI Startup Cleanses Medical Data for Privacy and Research
Feb 07, 2025
Glendor PHI Sanitizer, AI Startup Cleanses Medical Data for Privacy and Research
glendor.com
About the Guest(s):
Julia Komissarchik is the CEO and co-founder of Glendor Incorporated, a company dedicated to addressing the challenges of protecting patient privacy while enabling the sharing and aggregation of multimodal medical data for research and AI model training. With over 20 years of experience in AI, including areas such as machine learning, deep learning, OCR, and speech recognition, Julia holds degrees from UC Berkeley in Mathematics and Cornell University. Additionally, she has authored 10 U.S. patents in the field of AI.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Julia, the CEO and co-founder of Glendor Incorporated. The discussion delves into the intricate world of AI, patient privacy, and healthcare data security. Julia shares her insights on how the growing field of artificial intelligence intersects with the medical sector, emphasizing the importance of protecting sensitive medical data while facilitating its use for research and AI model advancements. As the conversation unfolds, Julia talks about her experience in Silicon Valley and how she perceives Utah's burgeoning tech scene, known as Silicon Slopes, and its potential in fostering innovative startups like Glendor.
Julia elaborates on the critical issue of healthcare data privacy and the role of technology in safeguarding patient information. She discusses how Glendor’s AI technology functions like a "washing machine," cleansing medical records from personally identifiable information to make them safe for data sharing and research use. The conversation touches upon the pressing need for diverse and comprehensive datasets to ensure AI models in healthcare are effective and applicable beyond a few select regions. Julia highlights the significance of a collective effort to balance privacy concerns with the necessity of data contribution for medical advancements. The episode closes with a call to action for increased awareness and participation in the conversation about AI and data privacy.
Key Takeaways:
Glendor's innovative AI technology enables secure sharing and utilization of medical data by anonymizing sensitive information.
Medical records are highly valuable on the dark web due to their comprehensive nature and lifelong relevance.
A significant portion of AI models in healthcare rely on data from limited geographic regions, which underscores the importance of broader data contribution.
Julia sees great potential in Utah’s tech ecosystem, comparing its energy and innovation spirit to Silicon Valley of the 1990s.
Participating in safeguarding and sharing medical data responsibly can lead to advancements in AI applications in healthcare.
Notable Quotes:
"Our focus is protecting patient's privacy while empowering data sharing. That's what we do."
"Once the data is removed for most of, let's say, x-rays, then it'll be safe to share this data with the AI company so that it can be used for training."
"If we don't start to contribute our data, then we'll be in deep trouble as well."
"Please think. Spend time thinking. And thinking about AI, thinking about privacy, and just making it a conscious choice."
"We as humans need to think through this. And it's going by us so fast that we don't have time, but we should take time."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within by Lori Pappas
Feb 06, 2025
The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within by Lori Pappas
Loripappas.com
Amazon.com
Curious and ambitious women of all ages want to know what is possible; they want to be inspired, to feel safe, valued, and respected. Does this sound like you? The Magic of Yes is a captivating common-sense guide that will help you leverage what you already possess, build on your strengths, and shed old habits and "supposed-tos" that block your way. Lessons extracted from the journey of humanitarian and entrepreneur Lori Pappas and those of other extraordinary ordinary women, supported by expert advice and research, offer pathways to overcoming adversity, discovering inner balance, and ultimately finding peace.Embracing the wise woman within is a lifelong journey that involves continuous learning and incorporating feedback, taking risks, aligning actions with personal values, and cultivating an attitude of gratitude. It takes time, energy, and an intentional mindset-but it's worth it. Lori's journey is a testament to the power of saying yes to curiosity, empathy, creativity, love, and, most importantly, to oneself.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover Sorghum: The Ancient Grain Revolutionizing Health and Sustainability
Feb 05, 2025
Discover Sorghum: The Ancient Grain Revolutionizing Health and Sustainability
Sorghumunited.com
Sorghosquad.com
About the Guest(s):
Nate Blum is the Chief Executive Officer of Blue Milo and Sorghum United, an international NGO dedicated to advancing education and market development for sorghum and adjacent small grains. With an extensive background in agriculture and a passion for food security, nutrition, environmental sustainability, and rural economic disparity, Nate is recognized as an expert in grain sorghum production and marketing. He has a policy background and previously served as the Director of Agricultural Policy and Outreach for a Congress member, informing his comprehensive approach to agricultural systems and sustainability.
Episode Summary:
Join host Chris Voss on this exciting episode of The Chris Voss Show as he interviews Nate Blum, the visionary CEO of Sorghum United. Together, they dive into the world of sorghum and millets, exploring their powerful potential to revolutionize our food systems. This episode is packed with energizing discussions on the nutritional, environmental, and economic benefits of these ancient grains. Discover how sorghum, known by various names across the globe, can contribute to food security, battle environmental challenges, and provide health benefits that align with modern-day needs.
Nate Blum provides insights into sorghum’s diverse applications, from food to industrial uses. The conversation highlights sorghum's adaptability in harsh climates, making it a viable crop option worldwide, especially in areas struggling with drought. Moreover, Nate shares how Sorghum United is working towards educating people about these grains through initiatives like the Sogo Squad. He explains the role of millets and sorghum in combating global challenges such as climate change, human trafficking, and economic disparities.
Key Takeaways:
Sorghum and millets are ancient grains with significant potential to transform global food systems regarding nutrition, environmental sustainability, and economic development.
Despite their historical significance and benefits, these grains have been overlooked in modern diets, calling for increased awareness and inclusion.
Sorghum United is committed to empowering farmers through education, mechanization, and market development, aiming to restore these grains to their essential role in food and economic systems.
The Sogo Squad initiative aims to educate young audiences about the benefits of sorghum and millets through engaging, multi-channel content, promoting awareness and sustainability.
Nate Bloom emphasizes the importance of understanding local contexts and providing adaptable agricultural solutions to ensure sustainable development in various regions worldwide.
Notable Quotes:
"What we're working in is not agriculture. Actually, what we're working in is in those basic human systems that allow for the flourishing and thriving of human civilization."
"Sorghum is one of those grains that's high in protein… really good in so many places around the world."
"No wonder 66% of all diseases in the world are dietary related. Look at what we're eating."
"If you eat, guess what? You're adjacent to agriculture."
"We want to really empower people by using the value systems that these grains can provide… they can grow in some of the worst environments on the planet."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking the ADHD Superpower: Transforming Struggles into Success with Stacy Pellettieri
Feb 05, 2025
Unlocking the ADHD Superpower: Transforming Struggles into Success with Stacy Pellettieri
Longislandcounselingservices.com
Adhdtrainingcenter.com
Podcasts.apple.com
About the Guest(s):
Stacy Pellettieri is an accomplished licensed clinical social worker with over three decades of experience. She is the founder of Long Island Counseling Services, the largest private psychotherapy practice on Long Island, providing a compassionate and inclusive environment for individuals and families. Stacey specializes in addressing challenges such as ADHD, grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD, emphasizing a strong commitment to neurodiversity. She is an ADHD-certified clinician and an advocate for enhancing awareness and support through her newly launched podcast, "Why Do People Do That?"
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of the Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves into a rich discussion with Stacy Pellettieri, a renowned clinical social worker and mental health expert. Stacy, the founder of Long Island Counseling Services and the ADHD Training Center, sheds light on her commitment to neurodiversity and helping people navigate challenges such as ADHD, OCD, and trauma. Through her podcast "Why Do People Do That?" Stacy aims to share insights drawn from her extensive experience in psychotherapy and offer support to individuals and families.
This episode is packed with insights into the often misunderstood conditions of ADHD and OCD. Leveraging over 30 years of Stacy's practice, the conversation touches upon the genetic and environmental facets contributing to these disorders. Stacey explains the intricate relationship between ADHD and OCD, elaborates on the societal misconceptions, and highlights the importance of embracing neurodiversity. With a focus on increasing awareness and understanding, Stacey discusses the resources available through her ADHD Training Center, offering nationwide coaching and educational programs.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the link between ADHD and OCD can help identify and manage these conditions more effectively.
Stacy embarks on a mission through her podcast to impart her knowledge and offer therapeutic insights to a broader audience.
Neurodivergence acceptance is crucial; rather than trying to normalize ADHD brains, leveraging their unique strengths can lead to success.
Many ADHD symptoms are rooted in executive function delays, while OCD often stems from the need for control.
Therapy, self-awareness, and breaking generational trauma can profoundly improve life quality and interpersonal relationships.
Notable Quotes:
"Understanding why people do what they do, I think, is so important for our own growth."
"Part of the problem with people with ADHD is that a lot of society is not neurodivergent accepting."
"It's when you're fighting against it and you're trying to fix it… that it ends up being a struggle."
"People with ADHD get 20,000 negative messages by the time they're 12 years old."
"Therapy is so important… I'm trying to help as many people as I can in whatever ways I can."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) by Sabina Nawaz
Feb 04, 2025
You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) by Sabina Nawaz
Sabinanawaz.com
Amazon.com
Turn the hidden pressures of management into astonishing results and become the boss everyone wants to work for. This must-read guide from elite executive coach Sabina Nawaz reveals the leadership secrets of highly successful managers.
Whether you’re in the C-Suite or newly promoted, you’re most likely succeeding at your job. But are you reaching your full potential as a manager? Most top performers suspect they aren’t, and Sabina Nawaz, former Microsoft executive and elite Fortune 500 coach, says they’re usually right. Unfortunately, it’s often hard to recognize the problem or know how to address it.
In You’re the Boss, Nawaz taps her experience and proprietary data drawn from analyzing and advising executives at organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Motorola, Nordstrom, and the United Nations, to offer managers everything they need to know to succeed at the job. Her work reveals that as our job expands, the added pressure to perform corrupts our actions, and our increased power will blind us to the impact of those actions. Even the most well-intentioned manager can quickly become the boss nobody wants to work for.
You’re the Boss is your executive coach in book form. It offers a fresh, evidence-based framework for managing pressure and power with grace and intelligence. Nawaz’s potent, proven strategies guide you to anticipate the unavoidable hazards of leadership without changing who you are, based on over two decades of coaching and in-depth research into the psychology of behavior and relationships. Discover a powerful way to manage yourself and others, navigate working relationships, and communicate effectively. Become the boss you want to be—and others need—while experiencing less stress and greater impact.About the author
Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. Sabina gives dozens of keynotes, seminars, and conferences each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel University. During her fourteen-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives. She has written for and been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, NBC, Nasdaq, and MarketWatch.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Growth: Multi-Channel Strategies for Business Success with Avishai Sam Bitton
Feb 04, 2025
Unlocking Growth: Multi-Channel Strategies for Business Success with Avishai Sam Bitton
Linkedin.com/in/avishaib
Intro.co/AvishaiSamBitton
About the Guest(s):
Avishai Sam Bitton is a three-time founder and a prolific angel investor with a wealth of experience in tech entrepreneurship. He co-founded Orbi, which was acquired by LinkedIn, and Brainy, a company with a nine-figure revenue. With over $475 million spent on performance marketing channels over 12 years and angel investments in 146 startups with five notable exits, Aviche Bitten is recognized for his expertise in building scalable systems and assembling growth-oriented teams.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Avishai Sam Bitton, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor known for his strategic insights into performance marketing and scalable business growth. This episode delves into Avishai Sam Bitton’s professional journey, highlighting his entrepreneurial beginnings, major career milestones, and his innovative approach to ensuring long-term business success.
In an ever-evolving market landscape, Avishai Sam Bitton discusses the importance of businesses diversifying their revenue streams to mitigate risks and embrace innovation. He shares his extensive experience with digital marketing and how his company, The Demand Box, supports organizations in creating multiple growth channels. Emphasizing a holistic approach to omnichannel marketing, Aviche offers valuable insights on leveraging unique talents and expanding business opportunities. With his hands-on experience in tech entrepreneurship, he provides a roadmap for building sustainable businesses prepared for future challenges.
Key Takeaways:
The need for businesses to establish multiple revenue streams to safeguard against market volatility and single-point failures.
The role of omnichannel strategies in attracting diverse, talented professionals and creating cohesive teams.
Avishai Sam Bitton's transition from an early entrepreneurial start to a founder of high-growth tech companies.
The unique business model of The Demand Box, offering equity-based partnerships that align interests with client's success.
Importance of creating a business built to last, focusing on continuity and resilience in an uncertain market.
Notable Quotes:
"Scale is what usually is the differentiator between what makes you a big successful entrepreneur."
"Tech is a great place to put your time and to see scale happen in a very short amount of time."
"My goal is to always try to be at the lowest margin of the cash component while pushing to increase the valuation of the company."
"Business is never static, it's constantly changing and very dynamic."
"Nothing gets a higher valuation and appetite of a potential buyer than a company that's being built to last."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlock Your Business Potential with Warrior Sage’s Transformative Retreats with Satyen Raja
Feb 02, 2025
Unlock Your Business Potential with Warrior Sage's Transformative Retreats with Satyen Raja
Warriorsage.com
About the Guest(s):
Satyen Raja is a world-renowned teacher, mentor, and guide, famously known as the "CEO Oracle" for his extraordinary ability to guide companies beyond conventional business models. With over 30 years of experience in building and scaling businesses, Satya has demonstrated a unique strategy that integrates passion, purpose, and freedom into business growth. An author of the book "Transcendent CEO and Culture," he is a sought-after figure in the field of business leadership and development. His current project, Warrior Sage, focuses on elevating leadership and team dynamics through a blend of practical and spiritual methods, informed by his extensive background in martial arts and wisdom traditions of the Amazon.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to the latest episode of The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss interviews the insightful Satyen Raja. Known for his groundbreaking strategies to catalyze business growth through spiritual and intrinsic enrichment, Satya shares his experiences and insights with our audience. With keywords such as "transcendent leadership" and "business spirituality," this episode delves into how transformative leadership goes beyond just financial success, aiming for a holistic fulfillment in both personal and professional realms.
Satyen Raja discusses his new book, "Transcendent CEO and Culture," which provides wisdom and practical advice gathered from his three decades of mentoring entrepreneurs worldwide. He delves deep into the dynamics of building and sustaining super teams to create unstoppable companies. Satyen Raja shares his journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial Indian family to developing his unique philosophy that mixes traditional martial arts wisdom with modern business practices. Incorporating concepts like work-life ecstasy over balance, the importance of healing subconscious restrictions, and igniting one's soul on fire, this episode is packed with actionable insights for business leaders aiming for true fulfillment and success.
Key Takeaways:
Satyen Raja promotes a revolutionary approach to leadership that combines business acumen with deep spiritual enlightenment, advocating for an integration of passion, purpose, and inner peace.
"Transcendent CEO and Culture" offers business leaders tools to transform struggling business models into thriving entities rooted in collective synergy and mindfulness.
Emphasizing the significance of "super teams," Satya highlights the role of human dynamics and emotional intelligence in achieving business success.
He leads retreats that focus on awakening one's soul's fire using both modern techniques and traditional wisdom, including plant teacher experiences like Ayahuasca.
Satyen Raja challenges the one-dimensional pursuit of success, stressing the importance of balanced growth across multiple life facets: business success, personal relationships, spirituality, and overall well-being.
Notable Quotes:
"We can have it all, but it's gotta start within."
"When we heal those unconscious negative imprints… our soul gets on fire again."
"Your soul is much more quiet. It knows that true fulfillment and happiness doesn't come only from material gain."
"Let's create a new way so that we can have both and achieve all that we want in life."
"I'm interested in working with entrepreneurs who want a radical upgrade, success upgrade."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers: Featuring Careers for Women, Trades, and Vets in Tech and Data Centers by Carrie Goetz
Feb 01, 2025
Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers: Featuring Careers for Women, Trades, and Vets in Tech and Data Centers by Carrie Goetz
Amazon.com
Carriegoetz.com
Here is your golden opportunity!
What is a data center? How do they work? The mission-critical industry—also known as the data center industry—is in desperate need of people with critical skills. In fact, there are over 300,000 open jobs right now! This book answers the who, what, where, when, why, and how of data centers in an easily digestible format, explaining:
Who has opportunities in this industry (way more than you think)
What is a data center, and how does the ecosystem work
Where do we find out about scholarships, trade support, veterans' resources, and women's resources
When in my career can I start (hint: jobs for non-degreed and degreed professions)
Why is this industry important, and why should you consider joining the ranks
How do I jumpstart my knowledge and see not if but WHERE I fit in at my desired career level
This first-of-its-kind, peer-reviewed book bridges the gap between IT and facilities. It takes a holistic approach to explaining mission-critical data centers, from site selection to the cloud and all things between. Whether your site is hyperscale, colo, cloud, or an on-premises data center, this book covers everything you need to know to find these highly sought-after and lucrative careers. This book showcases over 200 jobs for technical and non-technical seekers, skilled trades, and degreed professionals.
Here is what you need to know about topics such as power, sustainability, cooling, site selection, physical security, construction, design considerations, networking, servers, storage, cybersecurity, whitespace management, types of data centers, operations, and the myriad of ways to earn a great living with opportunities for growth.
This book will give you the basics to get jumpstarted with a good overall understanding of the pieces, parts, and smarts and how they work together to keep our digital infrastructure working.
The data center industry is actively hiring at all skill levels. There are jobs for almost everyone, regardless of your degree.
Learn ways to engage and be supported in the industry after you buy the book. (As a bonus, this book also provides a reference for educators.)
Reasons to pursue a career in the mission critical industry are:
Potential starting salary of over $100,000
Your college debt paid
Jobs available everywhere, with or without degrees
Also included are these additional sections to help you invest in your journey:
Scholarships
Certifications
Trades
Women's resources
Veteran resources
Buy this book today and jumpstart your career in data centers!About the author
Carrie Goetz, Principal/CTO, StrategITcom, personifies over 40 years of global experience designing, running, and auditing, data centers and IT departments. She is an international keynote speaker and is globally published in 69 countries in over 250 publications.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Path to Profits: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Having It All … and Still Having a life! by Michelle Jacobik
Feb 01, 2025
The Path to Profits: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Having It All … and Still Having a life! by Michelle Jacobik
Michellejacobik.com
Amazon.com
Looking for a strategic edge in your business finances? "THE PATH TO PROFITS" offers a groundbreaking approach, cutting through the complexity to highlight what truly matters in your financial data.
Where "Profit First" revolutionized entrepreneurial mindset, "THE PATH TO PROFITS" takes it a step further by uniquely demystifying the financial signals that drive sustainable growth.
Join a legion of savvy entrepreneurs who have uncovered the secrets to long-term profitability and success beyond the usual strategies. This book isn't just about profit; it's about understanding the heart of your business’s financials with unparalleled clarity for creating the freedom you truly desire! .
Most entrepreneurs need to stop long enough to answer this question: Are you profitable in support of your life ... or at the expense of it?
As a visionary, creative, or purpose-driven entrepreneur, you know how easy it can be to let your business rule your life. You'll do whatever it takes to succeed in the moment, and everything else—family, relationships, health, self-care, even sleep—takes a back burner. Meanwhile, you may not even be making enough money to cover your bills, let alone build the dream life you envisioned.
But what if every bold move and drop of sweat could produce real, tangible profit from day one? What if the entrepreneurial game wasn't just about making money, but about keeping it, nurturing it, and putting it to work for you?
True success and financial freedom aren’t just about the freedom to spend, but the freedom to create, build, and thrive. Getting there means marrying financial wisdom with your biggest, boldest desires.
You’ll also need to follow a well-lit path toward financial empowerment with clear guideposts that support you, your business, and your bottom line—your personal Path to Profits.
Business Profitability Strategist Michelle Jacobik is a 30-year veteran entrepreneur, coach, and finance professional. In this groundbreaking book, she reveals her signature Vision + Flow + Grow method for creating a profitable business—the same method that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their big visions in record time and change their lives and legacies forever.
Profit is a habit, not a one-and-done. Hustle, burnout, and exhaustion don't have to be your norm. There's a better way to build your empire—and it will make your business more profitable, not less.
Your Path to Profits awaits. Are you ready to step up?
About the author
As seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and PARENTS, PEOPLE'S & ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
With over three decades of experience, Michelle Jacobik helps highly motivated Entrepreneurs understand their unique potential so they can achieve their big goals in less time and with more ease.
She is an expert at helping them master their Vision, Mindset, Money and Business Growth. In addition to her education in insurance and finance, she transformed her own life as a 23 year old young woman, drowning in a sea of debt, to a Businesswoman who with her partner, bought the company they worked for, (at the age of 29) growing that client base from $600k to over $12million in sales a year...
Today she’s transfers her experience and insights as a seasoned Entrepreneur and Mentor, sharing her powerful strategies and has built a successful coaching practice while traveling the country doing what she loves.
Clients refer to Michelle as “an inspiring fierce leader”, “a compassionate professional with passion, drive, and seemingly infinite positivity”, and “an incredibly powerful coach with the skill to deliver what is most needed with precision...all fueled by a desire to see others WIN at this game of Entrepreneurship and in creating lives and businesses that fully serve them and their Vision ”.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Restaurant Management with Daily Profit Insights with Geordy Murphy
Feb 01, 2025
Revolutionizing Restaurant Management with Daily Profit Insights with Geordy Murphy
Fobesoft.com
Cypresshospitalitygroup.com
About the Guest(s):
Geordy Murphy is a distinguished leader in the restaurant and hospitality industries. As the founder and president of FobeSoft and a partner at Cypress Hospitality Group, he boasts an impressive career spanning over three decades. His extensive experience includes concept development, executive leadership, and corporate chef roles, notably working with high-profile dining establishments like Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants and launching the renowned Plaza Club in Honolulu. Geordy Murphy is also the author of "Opening a Restaurant From Inception to Reception," providing expert insights into building successful restaurants.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Geordy Murphy, a seasoned restaurateur and leader in hospitality. The discussion delves into Geordy Murphy's entrepreneurial journey and the impactful solutions his ventures, FobeSoft and Cypress Hospitality Group, bring to the restaurant industry. With over 2200 episodes, The Chris Voss Show continues to be a repository of wisdom from leading visionaries and industry experts.
Geordy Murphy shares his transformative journey from a young entrepreneur to a key player in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. His creation, FobeSoft, provides restaurateurs with cutting-edge tools for financial management, enhancing operational efficiency by delivering real-time P&L insights. Alongside, Cypress Hospitality Group aids in bridging the talent gap within the industry, offering headhunting solutions for culinary and managerial positions. The conversation unveils strategies for profitability, emphasizing the crucial importance of financial acumen in running a successful restaurant. Whether you're intrigued by the culinary arts, business strategies, or the art of hospitality management, this episode lays out essential insights that promise to elevate your understanding.
Key Takeaways:
Learn about Geordy Murphy's extensive career and impact on the restaurant industry.
Discover how FobeSoft revolutionizes restaurant management with real-time financial analytics.
Understand the significance of financial literacy in achieving restaurant profitability.
Explore the operational challenges faced by restaurateurs and innovative solutions through Cypress Hospitality Group.
Gain insights into improving operational efficiency and tactical decision-making in the hospitality scene.
Notable Quotes:
"Identify a problem and solve that problem, you have an opportunity." — Geordy Murphy
"The most important thing that a restaurateur can do is learn the financials." — Geordy Murphy
"Turn restaurant managers into operators." — Geordy Murphy
"We teach people how to take small bites to get to the profitability that they want." — Geordy Murphy
"It's no surprise that the restaurant world is run on QuickBooks." — Geordy Murphy
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleashing Women’s Health: Stress, Hormones, and Wellness with Maddison Sutton
Jan 31, 2025
Unleashing Women's Health: Stress, Hormones, and Wellness with Maddison Sutton
Wellwithmaddison.com
About the Guest(s):
Maddison Sutton is a certified integrative health and wellness coach and a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. Her work focuses on empowering busy women to reclaim their health, energy, and confidence by specializing in stress management, hormone health, and preconception wellness. Maddison Sutton's mission is to align health with ambitions to inspire lifelong wellness. Motivated by personal experiences, including supporting a partner with an autoimmune condition and the loss of her father to cancer, she transitioned from the corporate world to pursue her passion for holistic health.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Maddison Sutton, a dedicated health and wellness coach, to discuss the intricacies of women's health. Maddison Sutton shares her journey from the corporate sector to becoming a health advocate empowered by personal loss and challenging life experiences. Her aim is to offer specialized support to women combating stress-related health issues, hormone imbalances, and fertility struggles.
Maddison Sutton emphasizes the importance of holistic health approaches, including diet modifications and lifestyle changes to alleviate stress and chronic health conditions. The episode delves into key issues such as autoimmune conditions, fertility challenges, hormone disruptions, and the effects of lifestyle choices on overall wellness. Maddison Sutton offers insights into her coaching methods, which include personalized lab testing to identify imbalances and develop tailored wellness plans. Her approach encourages mindfulness, self-care, and accountability as key components of a sustainable health journey.
Key Takeaways:
Holistic Health Approach: Madison advocates for addressing stress not only mentally and emotionally but also physically, through proper diet, rest, and lifestyle changes.
Root Cause Analysis: Effective healthcare involves understanding unique genetic and lifestyle factors that affect each individual's health, rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Impact of Hormone Imbalance: Hormone irregularities can lead to significant health issues such as weight gain, sleep disturbances, and skin problems, particularly in women.
Mindfulness and Self-Care: Prioritizing sleep, meditation, and journaling are essential practices for managing stress and promoting overall wellness.
Reducing Environmental Toxins: Awareness and reduction of estrogen-mimicking chemicals commonly found in everyday products can improve health outcomes.
Notable Quotes:
"I support women in taking control of their health…to always feel like their health is within their hands."
"Most women don't even know there's a fertility window and a specific time of the month…more likely to get pregnant than others."
"Sleep is the one thing that I really build my wellness routine around…there is nothing that sleep does not heal…"
"I think a lot of people when they think about health and wellness, they think about doing more…sometimes, it's about taking your foot off the gas."
"Traditional health and wellness might not be the right answer for you…take care of yourself first."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Sales and Marketing Synergy for Business Growth With Adele Crane
Jan 29, 2025
Unlocking Sales and Marketing Synergy for Business Growth With Adele Crane
Salesfocusadvisory.com
About the Guest(s):
Adele Crane is an esteemed business growth advisor with over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing. As the Director of Sales Focus Advisory, she has enhanced sales and marketing performance for over 200 companies and 11,000 professionals across multiple industries and regions. Adele is the author of three influential books, including "The Sales Focused CEO: Looking at Business Through a New Lens," and is also a podcast host of "Secrets to Accelerated Growth," which provides insights into achieving business success.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another enlightening episode of "The Chris Voss Show," where this week, Chris Voss is joined by Adele Crane, a visionary in sales and marketing with a remarkable track record in enhancing business growth across diverse sectors. Adele Crane shares intriguing insights on harmonizing sales and marketing strategies to overcome contemporary business challenges, emphasizing clarity in buyer behavior and innovative methods to sustain profitability in evolving markets.
In this episode, listeners gain a wealth of knowledge on the modern dynamics between sales and marketing departments and the crucial role CEOs play in driving alignment and performance. Through an engaging conversation, Adele Crane uncovers the intricate challenges faced by businesses today, such as adapting to changing buyer behaviors and integrating effective lead-generation strategies. Highlighting the content from her latest book and podcast, Adele offers actionable insights that promise sustainable growth and innovative resource management, making this a must-listen for business leaders eager to reclaim their market edge.
Key Takeaways:
Aligning sales and marketing departments is crucial for enhancing business growth and revenue.
Understanding and adjusting to changes in buyer behavior are essential for business sustainability.
CEOs must rely on accurate forecasting and horizon management to anticipate market trends effectively.
The role of marketing has evolved; generating leads and understanding the buyer journey are now key responsibilities.
Agile businesses that adapt quickly to change are more likely to gain market share and ensure long-term success.
Notable Quotes:
"Marketing departments need to focus on generating leads and truly understanding the buyer's journey."
"The cheese is moved, whether you like it or not; you've got to snap along with the world changing."
"Sales and marketing must both be responsible for revenue and learn to hold hands and work together as a team."
"CEOs live and die by sales forecasts and what marketing is spending versus what it's returning."
"Horizon management is critical for CEOs; they need to see trends and make adjustments early to resolve potential problems."
Resources:
Adele Crane’s Podcast: "Secrets to Accelerated Growth" available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Adele Crane's latest book: "The Sales Focused CEO: Looking at Business Through a New Lens."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Rage to Conquer: Twelve Battles That Changed the Course of Western History by Michael Walsh
Jan 28, 2025
A Rage to Conquer: Twelve Battles That Changed the Course of Western History by Michael Walsh
Amazon.com
Award-winning author Michael Walsh looks at twelve momentous battles that changed the course of Western history.
A sequel to Michael Walsh’s Last Stands, his new book A Rage to Conquer is a journey through the twelve of the most important battles in Western history. As Walsh sees it, war is an important facet of every culture – and, for better or worse, our world is unthinkable without it. War has been an essential part of the human condition throughout history, the principal agent of societal change, waged by men on behalf of, and in pursuit of, their gods, women, riches, power, and the sheer joy of combat.
In A Rage to Conquer, Walsh brings history to life as he considers a group of courageous commanders and the battles they waged that became crucial to the course of Western history. He looks first at Carl Von Clausewitz, the seminal thinker in the Western canon dealing with war. He then moves on to Achilles at Ilium, Alexander at Gaugamela, Caesar at Alesia, Constantine at the Milvian Bridge, Aetius at the Catalaunian Plains, Bohemond at Dorylaeum and Antioch, Napoleon at Austerlitz, Pershing at St.-Mihiel, Nimitz at Midway and Patton at the Bulge with a final consideration of how the Battle of 9/11 was ultimately lost by the U.S. and what that portends for the future.About the author
With six critically acclaimed novels, as well as a hit TV movie, journalist, author and screenwriter Michael Walsh has achieved the writer's trifecta: two New York Times best-sellers, a major literary award and, as co-writer, the Disney Channel's then-highest-rated show.
The 1998 publication of As Time Goes By -- his long-awaited and controversial prequel/sequel to everybody's favorite movie, Casablanca -- created a literary sensation; translated into more than twenty languages, including Portuguese, Chinese and Hebrew, the story of Rick and Ilsa landed on best-seller lists around the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Relationship Secrets: Communication, Childhood Patterns, and Dating Advice with Michelle Bohls
Jan 27, 2025
Unlocking Relationship Secrets: Communication, Childhood Patterns, and Dating Advice with Michelle Bohls
Michellebohls.com
About the Guest(s):
Michelle Bohls is a seasoned licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience in her field. Prior to her therapeutic practice, Michelle worked with executives to help them navigate career changes and build effective teams. She is part of an international faculty teaching "Imago," a system of relationship intelligence based on the bestselling book "Getting the Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix and Helen Kelley Hunt. Michelle is deeply passionate about exploring topics such as intuition, money relationships, and romantic connections. Her insights into human interactions have helped countless individuals and couples lead more fulfilling lives.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Michelle Bohls, an expert in relationship intelligence, to discuss the core principles of building sustainable and meaningful relationships. Michelle shares insights from her extensive experience as a marriage and family therapist and touches on themes from the book "Getting the Love You Want." As the conversation unfolds, listeners are treated to a deep dive into understanding the dynamics of personal belief systems, communication challenges, and childhood influences that impact adult relationships. Michelle's expertise provides invaluable guidance for couples and singles alike, offering strategies to foster healthier connections.
The episode covers essential topics surrounding relationship dynamics and personal growth. Through candid discussions, Chris and Michelle address common pitfalls in communication and the unconscious belief systems that often dictate our emotional responses and relational patterns. Michelle underscores the importance of understanding unmet needs rooted in childhood experiences, which she likens to a GPS guiding individuals' life choices. This knowledge empowers listeners to embark on a journey of self-discovery, offering them the tools to make more conscious and rewarding relationship decisions.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Relationship Dynamics: Recognizing the influence of childhood experiences and unmet needs on adult relationships is crucial for fostering meaningful connections.
Communication as a Skill: Effective communication is more about genuine listening and understanding rather than just solving problems or fulfilling one's own agenda.
Belief Systems and Personal Development: Our belief systems, developed early on, play a significant role in how we perceive relationships and navigate life changes.
Navigating Modern Dating Challenges: The current dating culture involves overcoming option overload and focusing on genuine connections instead of superficial interactions.
Building Awareness and Initiating Change: A conscious approach to relationships, supported by tools such as therapy or workshops, can significantly improve personal and relational well-being.
Notable Quotes:
"Most couples are struggling with an attitude problem… You should be perfect. You should meet all my needs." - Michelle Bohls
"Understanding what shaped us early on, what are these needs that were not met… that is operating like a GPS." - Michelle Bohls
"Relationships are supposed to be a team sport… when love shows up fully ready to meet your needs, you're like, hmm, no, I gotta pass." - Michelle Bohls
"We unconsciously create our greatest fears… we recreate the patterns that we lived through early on unconsciously." - Michelle Bohls
"A weekend workshop is great… uncover the trauma buried pretty deep and work through it in a supportive environment." - Michelle Bohls
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships by Nathan H. Lents
Jan 26, 2025
The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships by Nathan H. Lents
Amazon.com
Evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents knows what makes humans unique—and it’s most definitely not our sexual diversity. A professor at John Jay College, Lents has spent his career studying what makes us, well, us, and contrary to what the culture warriors want people to believe—diverse sexual behavior is not a new development, or even a human one. It didn’t just emerge from a progressive culture; it’s the product of billions of years of evolutionary experimentation throughout the animal kingdom. It’s not a modern story, a Florida story, or even a human story. It’s a biological story.
In The Sexual Evolution, Lents takes readers on a journey through the animal world, from insects to apes, revealing what the incredible array of sexual diversity can teach us about our own diverse beauty. Nature, it turns out, has made a lot of space for diverse genders and sexual behaviors. And why? Because when it comes to evolution—diversity wins. This is not just a political or social message, instead it’s rooted in science and cultivated from understanding the full breadth of sexuality that exists throughout the world.
With shades of both Frans de Waal and Esther Perel, Lents’s storytelling is as fascinating as it is topical, offering eye-opening stories about the diversity of animal life, while relating it to our own sexual journey as a species. At once a forceful rebuttal to bigotry and a captivating dive into the secret sex lives of animals, The Sexual Evolution is the rare book of pop science that leans into the controversy. Sex, the reactionaries say, should only be for procreation between a man and a woman, anything else goes against nature. Well, nature would like a word with them.About the author
Nathan H. Lents is Professor of Biology at John Jay College and author of two recent books: Not So Different and Human Errors. With degrees in molecular biology and human physiology, and a postdoctoral fellowship in computational genomics, Lents tackles the evolution of human biology from a broad interdisciplinary perspective. In addition to his research and teaching, he can be found defending sound evolutionary science in the pages of Science, Skeptic Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlock Your Guitar Potential with Limitless Learning from Charlotte Adams
Jan 26, 2025
Unlock Your Guitar Potential with Limitless Learning from Charlotte Adams
Limitless-Guitar.com
About the Guest(s):
Charlotte Adams is an accomplished guitarist, guitar instructor, and music educator with over 50 years of experience. She has taught thousands of students through private lessons, classes, and workshops. Charlotte is the founder of Limitless Guitar, where she provides instruction designed to help guitarists surpass their perceived limits in learning and performance. She offers a variety of educational materials, including books and virtual courses, which emphasize effective learning techniques and self-teaching methods. Her unique approach integrates both the technical skills of guitar playing and the mental aspects of mastering the instrument.
Episode Summary:
Join host Chris Voss as he dives into an enlightening conversation with Charlotte Adams, an expert guitarist and educator from Limitless Guitar. This episode unveils the intricacies of mastering guitar, where Charlotte shares her journey from a self-taught musician to a renowned instructor with a focus on empowering students to become their own best teachers.
Throughout the discussion, Charlotte emphasizes the importance of overcoming mental barriers and adopting a limitless mindset in guitar learning. She introduces her innovative approach, featuring her two-book set, "You and Your Guitar," which is designed to guide players in self-teaching and improving their musical skills beyond traditional lessons. Charlotte addresses common challenges faced by guitarists, suggesting that a mix of optimal practice habits, cognitive strategies, and belief in one's potential are crucial for breaking through plateaus and achieving musical growth.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the 'Limitless' Concept: Charlotte’s teaching strategy emphasizes breaking mental barriers and continuous improvement, guiding students to realize their full potential in guitar playing.
Self-Teaching through Structured Guidance: Her book, "You and Your Guitar," offers insights into effective self-teaching methods, incorporating both technical skills and mental approaches essential for musical advancement.
Emotional and Mental Engagement: She underscores the importance of maintaining focus, managing energy, and fostering a positive mindset to maximize the benefits of guitar practice.
Accessible Learning: Charlotte provides resources like virtual lessons and courses that cater to various skill levels, allowing flexibility and personalized growth for each student.
Overcoming Challenges: By addressing common misconceptions like tone deafness or rhythm issues, Charlotte helps students redefine their musical capabilities and aspire towards greater goals.
Notable Quotes:
"You can teach yourself. If you do work with me, then I will also teach you how to teach yourself."
"It's really about how to learn… the understanding of the instrument is the same regardless of style."
"You are in charge. What you do during that time is really critical and it’s very uncommon for people to know how to do things in a way that will give them optimal results."
"Playing guitar is or playing any musical instrument is a way to elevate your life experience in a great way."
"We all have an affinity for certain things. If you feel a calling to play guitar, don't let anybody stop you."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Empowerment and Transformation for LGBTQ+ with Markus Van Driel
Jan 24, 2025
Empowerment and Transformation for LGBTQ+ with Marcus Van Driel
Markusvandriel.com
About the Guest(s):
Markus Van Driel is an intuitive coach with over 15 years of experience specializing in empowering the LGBTQ+ community to master their inner voice and express themselves authentically. As a pioneer in blending neuroscience with spiritual practices, Markus is the creator of Neural Pathway Mapping, which facilitates profound and lasting transformation. He focuses on enabling individuals to build meaningful relationships, navigate breakups, and tackle life transitions with confidence, ensuring they remain true to their authentic selves. Marcus's approach combines intuitiveness, innovation, and established methodologies to help clients change thought patterns and lead lives filled with purpose, connection, and success.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with intuitive coach and thought leader Markus Van Driel to explore his groundbreaking work in empowering the LGBTQ+ community. Markus shares his expertise in coaching individuals to develop a strong inner voice and express themselves authentically, highlighting the significance of changing belief systems to achieve success and live a life filled with purpose and abundance.
Markus delves into the concepts of Neural Pathway Mapping and the intersection of science and spirituality, discussing how altering thought patterns can redirect life trajectories. He emphasizes the importance of identifying one's values and purpose before setting goals, thus ensuring a harmonious journey toward achieving them. Throughout the conversation, Markus underscores the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and how allyship and self-discovery can play pivotal roles in overcoming these obstacles.
Key Takeaways:
Align Goals with Values: Before setting goals, understanding one’s values and purpose is crucial to avoid inner conflict and ensure a fulfilling journey.
Change Thought Patterns: Using Neural Pathway Mapping, Marcus coaches clients to reshape their thought patterns, blending neuroscience and spirituality for lasting transformation.
Empowerment through Voice: Helping the LGBTQ+ community find and amplify their voices in a world that often suppresses them is a core focus of Marcus's work.
Integrating Science and Spirituality: Techniques like meditation and breath control support mind training, allowing for control and transformation of one's thoughts and life.
Allyship and Support: Being an ally involves accepting differences and offering support, which is essential in creating a world where everyone can feel worthy and authentic.
Notable Quotes:
"Changing your thought patterns is the first step toward creating a life filled with purpose, connection, and success."
"The longer you have a belief system, the deeper ingrained it is, and the harder it is to change, but it is possible."
"Being an ally is just letting people know that you are supportive and that you’re there for them."
"Every disease or discomfort experienced has a psychological background, influencing our body's health."
"Empowerment is about supporting people so I am gaining things by allowing others to gain things."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – California’s Insurance Crisis: Fires, Losses, and Recovery Steps with WOWS Fire Insurance Services
Jan 23, 2025
California's Insurance Crisis: Fires, Losses, and Recovery Steps with WOWS Fire Insurance Services
Wowsinsurance.com
About the Guest(s):
Robert Feldman is the CEO and co-founder of Wows Insurance Services, a leading wholesaler in the insurance industry with over 25 years of experience. Specializing in fire insurance, especially in high-risk zones like California, Robert actively educates realtors about securing insurance for homes deemed uninsurable. A seasoned speaker, he has contributed significantly to discussions at the California Association of Realtors and works on task forces and insurance panels to find solutions to California's housing insurance crisis.
Episode Summary:
In this gripping episode of The Chris Voss Show, returning guest Robert Feldman, CEO of Wows Insurance Services, delves into the escalating housing insurance crisis in California, particularly in the wake of devastating wildfires. Feldman, with his 25 years of experience, provides invaluable insights into the catastrophe, sharing his direct experiences from his own community, which faced the brunt of these fires. Listeners will gain a unique understanding of the complexities intertwined with insurance challenges, climate change, and community resilience in these unprecedented times.
The discussion further elaborates on the immense scale and impact of the California wildfires, examining how communities, especially those in known fire zones, are struggling with losses both physical and financial. Feldman addresses not only the insurance industry's response to these crises, such as policy cancellations and rising premiums but also broadens the conversation to include future preparedness and mitigation strategies. Through his extensive engagement with realtors and homeowners, Feldman offers a roadmap to recovery even amidst the devastation, highlighting the importance of long-term planning and immediate action in the face of climatic challenges.
Key Takeaways:
Catastrophic Impact: The recent California wildfires have been exponentially more devastating than past fires, with entire communities incinerated.
Insurance Challenges: Major insurance companies have been withdrawing from California, leading to coverage issues for homeowners in risk-prone areas.
Five Steps to Recovery: Feldman outlines a systematic five-step process to aid victims in recovering from property loss, emphasizing the importance of filing a claim and planning reconstruction.
Future Preparedness: There's a critical need for better land management and sustainable planning to mitigate future climate-related disasters.
Community Support: The conversation highlights the incredible human spirit and community support in times of crisis, stressing the importance of unity.
Notable Quotes:
"This fire was a 10x fire… Woolsey was supposed to be one of the worst fires in California, and this one will be at least 10 times worse."
"Insurance carriers were in California prior to this event, and over the last couple years really pulling back in essence canceling policies."
"This event was more damaging to the environment than the last 30 years of not doing the preparation."
"Five steps are really so very important… this is not gonna be done in six months. This is gonna be years."
"When things are terrible, the good of humanity steps in and we rally. That's what you're seeing right now."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Navigating Introversion in Business: Strategies for Success and Growth with Lindsey Evans-Mayhew
Jan 22, 2025
Navigating Introversion in Business: Strategies for Success and Growth with Lindsey Evans-Mayhew
Evansmayhew.com
About the Guest(s):
Lindsey Evans-Mayhew is a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in marketing, psychology, and biology. Leveraging a rich background in sciences and innovative thinking, she assists introverted business owners in harnessing their unique strengths to cultivate customer bases. Lindsay has published six Amazon bestselling new releases, genetically engineered at jellyfish, and served on the board of an international healthcare charity. Currently, she offers coaching and insights through her platform, helping clients maximize their potential in business branding and strategy.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Lindsey Evans-Mayhew, a dynamic entrepreneur specializing in maximizing the hidden strengths of introverts in business settings. Lindsay shares her journey from a stage manager in high school to becoming a proficient public speaker and successful coach, emphasizing the adaptable nature of social skills and confidence. This podcast episode, packed with insightful strategies, is a must-listen for introverted entrepreneurs aiming to bolster their brands and customer engagement.
A key focus in this episode is the exploration of what it means to be an introvert and how introverted entrepreneurs can successfully navigate the business world. Using her expertise in marketing coupled with understanding of psychological dynamics, Lindsay offers practical advice on managing social energy, leveraging introverts' strengths, and building effective business strategies. The conversation highlights methods including strategic planning for events, effective social media engagement, and how to avoid common pitfalls like burnout. Additionally, Lindsay discusses the importance of branding, pricing strategies, and aligning one's business narrative to attract the perfect clientele.
Key Takeaways:
Introverts can leverage their introspective nature to excel in business through thoughtful strategy and planning.
Effective branding and marketing for introverts involves aligning with personal values and carefully managing energy expenditure.
Implementing time management techniques can significantly reduce burnout and maximize productivity.
Pricing strategies, even as simple as minor fees, can greatly influence customer commitment and perceived value.
Embracing one's journey, including experiencing imposter syndrome, is a crucial component of personal and professional growth.
Notable Quotes:
"All of those skills that you associate with being a great public speaker and networking are things that you can build."
"Your brain uses 10 times as much energy as any other part of your body."
"You can make it [social interactions] more valuable just by charging more money."
"Imposter syndrome is actually a sign of growth."
"Everyone who is looking at buying a service or a product is trying to fulfill a need."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Battery-Free Tech Revolution: WePower Technologies Magnet-Powered Innovations at CES Show 2025
Jan 21, 2025
Battery-Free Tech Revolution: WePower Technologies Magnet-Powered Innovations at CES Show 2025
Gemns.com
About the Guest(s):
Larry Richenstein is the founder and CEO of WePower Technologies. With a career spanning decades in wireless consumer technologies, Larry has demonstrated a penchant for innovation, notably founding or co-founding four tech companies, including Lone Star Technologies, Long Haul Technologies, and Unwired Technology. His expertise is further solidified by his extensive involvement with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) over 30 years, where he served in various leadership roles, including Chairman of the Automotive Electronics Division and a member of the CTA Board of Industry.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Larry Richenstein, CEO of WePower Technologies, discussing the groundbreaking work being done in the field of energy harvesting technology, highlighted during the CES 2025 event. Larry dives into how his company aims to revolutionize consumer electronics by eliminating batteries, thereby reducing environmental impact and enhancing product longevity. The episode provides an intriguing glimpse into the ingenuity behind WePower Technologies' developments, underpinned by Larry's extensive experience in the wireless tech industry.
Throughout the episode, several themes emerge, including sustainability, innovation in energy harvesting, and the potential applications of battery-free technology. Larry Richenstein details the company's flagship technology, G-E-M-N-S, and its application in creating products like the innovative water sensor and wireless light controllers. Furthermore, Larry highlights the significant interest generated at CES 2025, emphasizing his commitment to introducing eco-friendly solutions in the consumer tech space. Engaging discussions around the challenges and opportunities that come with replacing traditional battery systems capture the listener's imagination, making this episode an insightful journey into the future of technology.
Key Takeaways:
WePower Technologies is pioneering battery-free technology, focusing on environmental sustainability and product durability.
Their innovative water sensor can operate for decades without a battery, signaling a significant advancement in consumer electronics.
The company focuses on licensing its technology to other manufacturers, offering an inviting proposition for those looking to innovate in IoT.
Innovations in energy harvesting by utilizing magnets can substantially enhance performance and signal transmission in various devices.
The episode highlights an increased interest from major companies in adopting eco-friendly technology showcased at CES 2025.
Notable Quotes:
"Our idea is how do we get rid of batteries? 'Cause batteries are not a good thing. They're a bad thing."
"The magnets just sit there on the ground and it's as powerful 30 years from now as it is right this second."
"We're just looking for good opportunities to eliminate batteries as much as possible and as many products as possible."
"I feel now we're getting to the point where people understand it."
"When you talk to people today, I mean, yes, it's old technology, but it's also so new and different with the way we're approaching it."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others by Adam Galinsky
Jan 20, 2025
Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others by Adam Galinsky
Amazon.com
Two kinds of leaders populate the world: those who inspire and those who infuriate. Which will you be?
Whether you’re a leader, a member of a team, a spouse, or a parent, this engaging and rigorous exploration unpacks the science of inspiration. Through compelling stories, fascinating research, and practical tips for addressing the common dilemmas we face daily, Inspire reveals how all of us, regardless of status or circumstance, can be more inspiring more often.
Social psychologist and leadership expert Adam Galinsky has spent three decades building a method for determining when we are inspiring versus infuriating, and where various leaders—presidents, CEOs, coaches, teachers, parents, and a wealth of others—currently land on that spectrum.
Galinsky shows how inspiring leaders can fill us with a wellspring of hope and possibility as they guide us to become better versions of ourselves. In contrast, infuriating leaders disappoint and annoy, fueling seething cauldrons of rage. But both types of leaders are deeply connected—together, they represent a universal continuum that is rooted in the very architecture of the human brain. This means that inspiring leaders aren’t born—instead, we can inspire or infuriate in any given moment through our behavior, words, or presence.
In this captivating book, Galinsky identifies the three universal archetypes of truly great leaders and explains how each of us can develop these characteristics within ourselves to become more inspiring:
Visionaries offer a big-picture, optimistic, and engaging vision of the future;
Exemplars are courageous and calm protectors who authentically express their passion while remaining consistent in word and deed;
Mentors encourage, empower, and elevate others while challenging them to reach their potential.
Inspire is an essential guide to becoming not only a better leader but also an effective decision-maker, a dynamic problem-solver, a value-creating negotiator, and an inclusive innovator.
About the author
Adam Galinsky is one of the world’s foremost scholars in the fields of management and social psychology. He was recently selected as one of the World’s 50 Best B-School Professors. He is currently the Vikram S. Pandit Professor of Business and Chair of the Management Division at the Columbia Business School at Columbia University.
He has published more than 190 scientific papers about a diverse range of topics: leadership, power, negotiations, decision-making, diversity, and ethics. Frequently cited in the media, his research and insights have appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and Wall Street Journal, among others.
In 2006 he was the sole expert witness in a defamation trial, in which the plaintiff that he represented was awarded $37 million in damages. He is the Associate Producer on two award-winning documentaries, Horns and Halos (2003) and Battle for Brooklyn (2011), both of which were short-listed (final 15) for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring SaaS Success, AI Trends, and Business Challenges in 2025 with River Consultancy Group
Jan 20, 2025
Exploring SaaS Success, AI Trends, and Business Challenges in 2025 with River Consultancy Group
Riverconsultancygroup.co.uk
About the Guest(s):
James Lawson is the founder and Chief Executive of River Consulting Group, a leader in the domain of customer success. With over 25 years of experience in the SaaS industry, he has built his expertise through roles at companies like Oracle. James is known for his strategic problem-solving skills and has been an advocate for a customer-centric approach in technology consultancy.
Denny Burda is the Chief Commercial Officer at River Consulting Group, where he plays a pivotal role in transforming client relationships and business operations. His career began in the nonprofit sector, working in social work, which has given him a unique perspective on customer interactions in the tech world. Denny's approach combines customer success strategies with commercial insight to drive business growth.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, hosts Chris Voss, James Lawson, and Denny Burda dive into the world of SaaS and explore the future trajectory of this dynamic industry. With a combined expertise in customer success and commercial strategy, James and Denny share their insights into combating SaaS challenges and fostering sustainable growth. Listeners will learn about innovative solutions for addressing poor employee engagement, misaligned business transformations, and the evolving roles within SaaS organizations.
James Lawson and Denny Burda discuss the potential impact of AI on the SaaS landscape by 2025, arguing for a balanced approach to technological adoption. They emphasize the importance of not over-investing without strategic purpose, comparing AI to the advent of the word processor and the personal computer. Their prediction centers around creating a lean and customer-centric business model that thrives on simplicity and eliminates the traditional reliance on a sales force. Hear firsthand their revolutionary "Build the CAT" program and how it aims to align business processes with customer success, ensuring tangible and repeatable growth metrics.
Key Takeaways:
The evolution of AI is changing SaaS; successful companies must adopt AI strategically rather than jumping on the bandwagon blindly.
There's a growing shift towards relying less on traditional sales forces and more on customer success methodologies to drive predictable growth.
The “Build the CAT” approach emphasizes leveraging existing customer bases to scale SaaS offerings without extensive sales efforts.
By 2025, the industry will likely pivot towards simpler, more effective solutions rather than over-engineered innovations.
Human connection and interaction remain critical, even as AI evolves; businesses must balance tech tools with genuine customer engagements.
Notable Quotes:
"A business is perfectly built to get the output that it gets." – James Lawson
"Technology's always gonna be coming; you've always gotta adapt and evolve to it." – Denny Burda
"We are trying to kill sales culture because sales culture at its core says, I'm gonna go out and get what I can for me." – Denny Burda
"There's layering to it that is often not spoken about because these are all subjects that require research around." – James Lawson
"AI is really just a new iteration of that complex of art imitating life." – Denny Burda
BIOs
James Lawson
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
James started life as a DBA back in the late 1990’s and despite the recurring cron job nightmares made the decision to move into customer success at the beginning of its inception. Both luck and persistence never left his soul as he found himself working for some of the biggest and fastest growing tech firms in the world, including a little place called Oracle. This is where his life ultimately changed and he stepped onto the fast track of learning the world of M&A, Sales and Customer Success (all the hard way)....
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – No One Is Self-Made: Build Your Village to Flourish in Business and Life by Lakeysha Hallmon
Jan 19, 2025
No One Is Self-Made: Build Your Village to Flourish in Business and Life by Lakeysha Hallmon
Amazon.com
Ourvillageunited.org
Thevillagemarket.com
Drkeyhallmon.com
This book isn’t just for one kind of entrepreneur—it’s for every kind. Whether you're thriving with purpose or struggling to grow your business and battle self-doubt, No One is Self-Made offers solutions and encouragement you need to push forward with the right community. From the visionary behind the groundbreaking Village Market, a direct pipeline connecting Black businesses to engaged consumers, this inspirational guide dares to dismantle the myth of individualism and reveals how collective support can shatter systemic barriers to success. It’s a bold roadmap for entrepreneurs and leaders determined to rewrite the rules of business.
Support is a verb.
Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon keeps this mantra pinned to her wall as a reminder of the undeniable impact of community. When she was pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams, she quickly saw the racial disparities and systemic issues affecting Black small businesses. She began meeting many brilliant entrepreneurs and small business owners, recognizing their potential to soar if backed by invested supporters.
In response, Dr. Hallmon founded the Village Market and challenged people to put the “Support is a Verb” mantra to action by rallying around businesses within their own communities. As a result, The Village Market funneled millions of dollars into local businesses, attacking the wealth gap and spiriting economic prosperity. This replicable model has inspired others nationwide to adopt a similar approach and economic strategy. She found that her beliefs were true: that by rooting our lives, businesses, and work in community–we find resources to create and support economic mobility from within.
No One Is Self-Made is an inspirational narrative weaving together themes of community, purposeful businesses, and collective economics. This book debunks the myth of being self-made and empowers readers to abandon the notion and lean into community on their pathway to success. Entrepreneurs at any stage of growth will appreciate Dr. Hallmon’s story—with all the ups and downs of founding the Village Market—and the road-tested advice she dispenses for those trying to find success in business, career, and life. She explains economic and social factors, missteps that can derail goals, and the tools necessary to create their own thriving village. Along the way, it becomes clear why working within a collective is a more effective path to success than going it alone.About the author
Dr. Lakeysha "Key" Hallmon is a mission-forward visionary celebrated for developing an economic vehicle that empowers the Black community through collective wealth. Since founding the Village Market in 2016, Dr. Key has served over 1,440 businesses and facilitated millions in direct sales to Black-owned enterprises. She set a new standard for success among Black-owned businesses by integrating programs offering grants, mentorship, and technical assistance through her nonprofit, Our Village United. She has awarded hundreds of thousands in grants. Dr. Hallmon continues to expand her mission, creating a retail storefront — The Village Retail at Ponce City Market — a curated retail collection of premier Black businesses. Dr. Key's mantra, “Support is A Verb,” propels businesses from Atlanta to nationwide, turning big ideas into big profits. Esteemed publications such as The Today Show, Forbes, Essence, and Black Enterprise have recognized her and have partnerships with notable institutions and corporations, continuing to advocate for equitable opportunities and community-centric wealth-building.
Dr. Hallmon is from Batesville, MS, and a graduate of Tougaloo College, where she serves on the Board of Trustees. She resides in Atlanta, GA, and enjoys spending time with her nephews.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleashing Franchise Success: Overcoming Fear and Finding the Right Fit with Cliff Nonnenmacher
Jan 17, 2025
Unleashing Franchise Success: Overcoming Fear and Finding the Right Fit with Cliff Nonnenmacher
Franocity.com
About the Guest(s):
Cliff Nonnenmacher is a seasoned entrepreneur and franchise expert with over 20 years of experience in the franchising industry. He began his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley before transitioning into owning and operating various franchise businesses, including Cartridge World and Personal Training Institute. Cliff is the founder of Franocity, a company that offers free franchise consulting services, helping investors find the best franchise opportunities tailored to their objectives. He is also the author of the upcoming book, "Beyond the Brand," and co-host of the podcast "Pursuit of Profit," where he focuses on interviewing founders of successful franchise brands.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Cliff Nonnenmacher to explore the intricate world of franchising. Known for his expertise in this domain, Cliff discusses the benefits of choosing franchising over starting an independent business, highlighting the reduced risk and higher success rates of franchise ventures. He shares his journey from Wall Street to becoming a successful franchise owner and consultant, emphasizing the importance of following a proven business model.
The conversation delves deep into the mechanics of franchising, touching on essential topics like the importance of conducting thorough due diligence, overcoming fear in the investment process, and the art of finding the right franchise fit for individual investors. Cliff emphasizes the significance of understanding one's own skill set and aligning it with the right business opportunity to achieve long-term success. His upcoming book, "Beyond the Brand," aims to guide readers through these processes, showcasing franchising as a viable and profitable investment vehicle. The episode wraps up with discussions on how current trends like AI are affecting the job market and creating new opportunities within franchising.
Key Takeaways:
Franchising offers a structured business model with proven success rates, significantly reducing the risk compared to starting a new business from scratch.
A successful franchise investment requires thorough due diligence and understanding of one's strengths and business goals.
Cliff Nonnenmacher's consulting firm, Franocity, provides free franchise consulting services, helping clients assess and find suitable franchise opportunities.
The upcoming book "Beyond the Brand" by Cliff Nonnenmacher serves as a guide to navigating the world of franchising fearlessly.
The rapidly changing job market, influenced by factors like AI, is leading many to consider franchising as an alternative to traditional employment.
Notable Quotes:
"Fear is paralyzing and fear has killed way more dreams than failure ever will."
"Franchising is the fastest way to create wealth without inventing anything."
"Execution is everything, regardless of franchising."
"It's time to execute. Take what they've, it's a roadmap. They give you a blueprint on how to be successful."
"Most brands are not worth buying. They have razor or thin margins."
Resources:
Franocity Website: franocity.com
Pursuit of Profit Podcast: Available on all streaming services, co-hosted by Cliff Mucker.
Beyond the Brand: Upcoming book by Cliff Nonnenmacher.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Navigating HR Challenges: From AI to Workforce Development Shifts with Elina Kokorotsis
Jan 17, 2025
Navigating HR Challenges: From AI to Workforce Development Shifts with Elina Kokorotsis
Intheworx.org
About the Guest(s):
Elina Kokorotsis is a highly regarded HR consultant and the owner of "In the Works" Coaching and Consulting, an HR consulting firm renowned for its innovative strategies tailored to HR professionals and corporate leaders. Elina Kokorotsis brings her multicultural background to all client interactions and leads the Disrupt HR Rochester chapter in New York, providing a platform for cutting-edge ideas in the world of work. With over 17 years of experience in HR, including roles in training, development, recruiting, and HR technology, Elina Kokorotsis has a comprehensive understanding of the field. Her expertise is particularly focused on creating empowering and strategically aligned HR environments in the midst of overwhelming transitions.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of "The Chris Vos Show," host Chris Vos welcomes Elina Kokorotsis, a trailblazer in HR strategy and consulting. Together, they delve into the dynamic world of human resources, exploring how HR professionals can lead boldly amidst constant shifts and changes. Elina Kokorotsis discusses the ongoing challenges HR faces, from managing workforce diversity to the impact of technological advancements and the changes spurred by recent global events. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with organizational culture to effectively drive change and create an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Exploring topics such as remote work, the influence of AI technology in HR, and the evolving needs of a multigenerational workforce, Elina Kokorotsis offers strategic insights into the future of HR practices. With her extensive background in HR technology, she highlights how AI tools are reshaping job roles and creating hybrid teams of humans and AI agents. Alina also shares her thoughts on leadership roles in balancing employee well-being and technological advancement to foster workplace innovation. The conversation touches on handling legal compliances, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, and building resilient organizational cultures amid political and economic changes.
Key Takeaways:
HR professionals need to transition from compliance-focused roles to being strategic drivers of change in organizational culture and people operations.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming HR functions, aiding productivity while prompting new leadership challenges of managing hybrid human and AI teams.
The future workforce will demand adaptable strategies for managing diverse generational preferences, emphasizing purpose and flexible working conditions.
In light of political changes, maintaining an inclusive work environment through evolving DEI practices remains crucial for organizational resilience.
Organizations must prioritize understanding employee motivations and values to create meaningful, supportive work experiences, thereby reducing burnout.
Notable Quotes:
"HR professionals have an opportunity to be the glue in looking at what motivates people because it might be different for different individuals."
"I think leaders will continue to lead humans, but also AI agents. So, future teams I truly believe are going to be a hybrid of bots or AI agents and people."
"Instead of seeing what motivates people,… meet your people where they are."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Your Core-4: The ultimate framework for unleashing business success through vision, values, mission and promise by Mrs. Nili Goldberg
Jan 15, 2025
Your Core-4: The ultimate framework for unleashing business success through vision, values, mission and promise by Mrs. Nili Goldberg
Amazon.com
A mind shifting framework for founders & leaders experiencing anxiety, feeling stuck, or overwhelmed by not knowing which decision to make and what step to take.
Nili Goldberg is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, marketer, and educator who launched her first startup to empower influencer marketing in 2009 immerses her readers in stories of known brands like Netflix & Airbnb to show how their vision and values lead them throughout their journey and even decision making processes. The author zooms in on founders who paved their business to Unicorn status, like Amazon, Wix, Datorama, and SimilarWeb.
Being a strong believer in "practice what you preach" Nili shares her authentic analysis of her faux pas while pioneering the concept of social media influencer marketing and its enabling technology.
How does your Core-4 reflect on your business?
An experiential guide for founders & leaders experiencing anxiety, feeling stuck, or overwhelmed by not knowing which decision to make and what step to take.
Identify your unique entrepreneurial and business DNA by exploring how these crucial elements blend into the mindset of leading entrepreneurs and business leaders and then contemplating your own: vision, your unique set of values your mission and the promise you make to your audience, your team and your business partners.
About the author
Nili Goldberg is a passionate entrepreneur, marketer, and university professor.
After working as a strategic marketer and leading product launches in both the corporate
world and startups, Nili launched her first startup in 2009 with the vision to disrupt word-of-mouth marketing by
recruiting and mobilizing authentic social media creators and influencers into brand ambassadors.
The startup was one of the first to manage influencer campaigns for Governmental purposes, and global brands worldwide
like GSK, Clinique, and P&G.
She researched of the FAASTR alignment strategies first hand for over fifteen years since 2008.
Both by aligning fast-moving startup teams to their vision, mission, values & promise
or by providing fractional Chief Marketing services to versataile businesses vectors.
Her passion for teaching through experiences has been part of her professional life since 2007.
She’s taught entrepreneurship and marketing at Reichman University, Yeshiva
University, Shenkar design schools' entrepreneurial programs to name a few.
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Nili holds a master’s degree in International Relations, is a guest speaker at
international business schools, and mentors in leading entrepreneurial
programs like Techstars, Springbourd, and marketing driven communities.
She lives with her partner Jonathan, is the mother of Michal and
Amalia, a stepmom to Shai and Lee, and prefers to spend time in
in nature's embrace, prioritizing outdoor adventures on snowy mountains, beach
breaks and desert sunsets with Jonathan and their four girls.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Meant For More: Overcoming challenges to create the life we deserve by Mechelle Webb
Jan 14, 2025
Meant For More: Overcoming challenges to create the life we deserve by Mechelle Webb
Mechellewebb.com
Amazon.com
Meant For More: Overcoming Challenges to Create the Life We Deserve is a powerful and heartfelt guide for anyone striving to rise above adversity and unlock their full potential. Drawing from personal experiences as a survivor of childhood adversity, including foster care and abuse, this book shares a deeply personal yet universal message: resilience and a growth mindset can transform even the most challenging circumstances into opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
Through the lens of two core strategies—Cultivating Conscious Resilience and Nurturing a Growth Mindset—the book offers a practical roadmap for readers to overcome obstacles, heal from past wounds, and create meaningful, purpose-driven lives. These strategies are not just theoretical concepts but actionable tools tested through real-life trials and triumphs.
Written with warmth and authenticity, Meant For More combines compelling personal stories, actionable insights, and evidence-based practices. It empowers readers to embrace their struggles, rewrite their narratives, and take courageous steps toward creating the life they are meant for and deserve. Whether dealing with self-doubt or loss, this book provides a supportive framework for navigating life’s difficulties with resilience and hope.
This book is particularly poignant for moms, survivors, and those supporting teenagers or young adults. It speaks to the heart of anyone ready to break free from limiting beliefs, embrace their inherent worth, and achieve a life of fulfillment and purpose.
Ultimately, Meant For More is more than a book—it’s an invitation to reclaim your story and step boldly into the future you’ve always imagined.
Trigger Warning: This book describes or makes reference to domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, and drug abuse.
About the author
I'm Mechelle Webb, Certified Mindful Living Coach from the prestigious Jay Shetty Certification School. I empower individuals to cultivate resilience and mindfulness, guiding them toward creating their desired life. Dive into a journey of self-awareness, habit transformation, taking inspired action, and building unwavering resilience. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Whirl of Birds by Liana Vrăjitoru Andreasen
Jan 12, 2025
Whirl of Birds by Liana Vrăjitoru Andreasen
Amazon.com
This story collection is a journey into the human mind, from prehistory to our globalized times. One story follows a Neanderthal girl as she attempts to flee human tribes ("My Big Man"), while another offers a glimpse into the friendship of three girls during the Great Depression ("Painted Snails"). In one story, a boy disappears into a cloud (Stolen Light). In another, a boy's mother attempts to uncover the secret of his molestation ("Away from the Flock"). In one story, a horse lies dying at the outskirts of a modern city ("Valley of the Horse"), while in another, a strange bird formation foretells a woman reaching the end of her life ("Whirl of Birds"). One story addresses religious sects ("At Taft Point"), one peeks into the life of an animal hoarder ("The Return"), while another explores the seductive power of art ("Mahogany"). There is a fake Iraq veteran lying his way into a relationship with a single mother ("Drifters"), and an old man who paints the women with whom he has affairs ("Rabbit in the Hat"). Some stories have a slight element of magical realism ("Valley of the Horse" and "Whirl of Birds"), while in one story a telephone inside a radio station randomly produces a time travel event ("Sound Waves"). One story is a metaphor for communism in Eastern Europe ("Puppet Show"), while another is a political satire involving cats ("Prodigal").
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering M&A: Scott Weavil’s Tips for Selling Your Business
Jan 12, 2025
Mastering M&A: Scott Weavil's Tips for Selling Your Business
Sierrapacificpartners.com
About the Guest(s):
Scott Weavil is the founder of Sierra Pacific Partners, a specialized investment bank focusing on lower middle market sell-side mergers and acquisitions. With a background as a Wall Street M&A attorney working on multi-billion dollar public company transactions, Scott leverages his vast experience to offer expert advisory services. His firm assists companies in selling their businesses with a tailored approach comparable to real estate agents but in the complex world of business acquisitions.
Episode Summary:
In this riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss and guest Scott Weavil engage in a comprehensive discussion about the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the lower middle market. The episode starts with an overview of Scott's career transition from a lawyer on Wall Street to the founder of Sierra Pacific Partners, an investment bank offering specialized services in sell-side M&A transactions. Scott shares insights into how Sierra Pacific Partners operates like real estate agents but focuses on selling businesses instead of properties, providing expert advice tailored to unique business challenges.
As the conversation evolves, Scott discusses the importance of preparing a business for sale, highlighting key elements like stable revenue, diverse customer bases, and high-quality financials. He emphasizes the necessity of planning your business with an exit strategy in mind and delineates the different services Sierra Pacific provides, including auction processes and capital raising. Moreover, Scott shares anecdotes and lessons learned from handling both smaller, less structured companies and major Wall Street level transactions, offering listeners a window into the multi-faceted world of business sales and strategy.
Key Takeaways:
Building a business with an exit in mind involves strategies like growing revenue, maintaining stable finances, and reducing owner dependency.
For a successful M&A, having high-quality financials comparable to public company standards is crucial.
Timing and thorough preparation are essential for a successful transaction, including the creation of marketing materials and data rooms.
Emotional preparedness for an exit is a crucial element in convincing buyers of a seller's commitment to a transaction.
Partnering with the right M&A advisor can make a significant difference, emphasizing the importance of experience and industry expertise.
Notable Quotes:
"The more prep you can do before it comes to me to actually try to drive through transaction, the better."
"If you're the owner with your hair on fire, with everything coming through you, no buyer's interested in that."
"One of the big things that I work with with sellers is that generally speaking, one sided deals just don't get done."
"For our clients it can be an emotional process. And one of the things, particularly for those non-professional clients…they're definitely gonna probe if you're actually serious about doing a transaction."
"The difference in M&A is assuring buyers that you're serious and have a vision for life after closing."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Scaling Up Your Business with Herb Cogliano: Expert Insights
Jan 11, 2025
Scaling Up Your Business with Herb Cogliano: Expert Insights
AspireGrowthAdvisors.com
About the Guest(s):
Herb Cogliano is an experienced international executive business coach and CEO with expertise in scaling businesses. Leading his advisory practice, Herb utilizes the "Scaling Up" performance platform, derived from Verne Harnish's book "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits," to help business leaders achieve more freedom, develop accountability within their teams, and foster strong economic strategies. He is passionate about aiding growing companies to achieve industrial leadership by ensuring healthy cash flow and driving flawless execution. Herb formerly served as CEO of Sullivan and COO Designers, a distinguished technology staffing and workforce solutions firm.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of "The Chris Voss Show," host Chris Voss engages in an insightful discussion with Herb Cogliano, an international executive business coach and expert in scaling businesses. Herb shares vital strategies on how to elevate growth companies by instilling a sense of purpose through profit, fostering accountability, and driving flawless execution. Through his journey from an entrepreneurial family background to his current role, Herb explains how he supports business owners and leadership teams in achieving a higher valuation and reducing workplace drama.
Herb offers detailed methodologies on overcoming the substantial barriers that business owners face while scaling up, particularly the challenges of leadership, sales and marketing, and innovating within rapidly changing market dynamics. Central to this discussion is the concept of building a high-value business with clear metrics for success, transparent accountability, and an active leadership role. Utilizing his experience and insights, he articulates how businesses can adapt to innovation, refine their market positions, and enhance cash flow to secure growth funding.
Key Takeaways:
Herb emphasizes the significance of building a company that aligns profits with purpose, thereby making substantial impacts on communities, clients, and employees.
Identifying and nurturing next-level leadership within companies is crucial for effective scaling and achieving sustained growth.
The episode outlines the necessity of creating clear, measurable KPIs to ensure employees understand their roles and performance expectations.
Herb sheds light on the ongoing changes in remote work culture and its implications for company structures and employee satisfaction.
Leadership accountability and consistent follow-up are paramount to ensuring robust decision-making and efficient business operations.
Notable Quotes:
"The more employees, the more locations, the more clients, the complexity to run the business increases and we get stuck."
"You need a company that can show consistent growth — whether it's in sales, gross margin, profitability, or cash."
"I think a company is a combination of our collective talents, and when we put those talents to good use, normally good outcomes happen."
"Most entrepreneurs are very good in the beginning at delegating, but have a problem when they go to those people later."
"We are a lifestyle company, some of us, and we enjoy keeping it small and focused. Nothing wrong with that."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Innovate or Die: Michelle Risinger on Social Impact Strategies
Jan 11, 2025
Innovate or Die: Michelle Risinger on Social Impact Strategies
Risingsolutions.co
About the Guest(s):
Michelle Risinger is the principal and founder of Rising Solutions, an internationally recognized innovation strategist, design thinker, facilitator, and public speaker. She has extensive expertise in training thousands of individuals in innovation and design thinking approaches. Michelle has a formidable portfolio of global innovation projects highlighted by notable organizations such as USAID, the U.S. Department of State, and the Gates Foundation. Her work is also featured in the critically acclaimed 2018 book "Lean Impact."
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, where today's discussion revolves around the imperative role of innovation in the social sector. Our esteemed guest, Michelle Risinger, delves into the critical need for research and development in the realm of social impact, emphasizing the alarming 15-20 year lag compared to the private sector. Through her expertise, Michelle champions the integration of innovative strategies to elevate global challenges, ensuring sustainability and relevance in rapid social change.
In this engaging conversation, Michelle demystifies the intricacies of fostering an innovation culture, underscoring the importance of psychological safety and its implications on productivity. Listeners will gain insights into the fascinating world of chronobiology and learn the nuances of crafting a purpose-driven business. By addressing burnout and encouraging agility, Michelle provides a blueprint for organizations to stay ahead in a competitive landscape. Dive into this episode to explore how Rising Solutions is leveraging strategic partnerships to bring social innovations to life.
Key Takeaways:
Innovation is crucial for maintaining relevance and effectively addressing global social challenges.
The social sector lags 15-20 years behind the private sector in innovation and requires concerted efforts to catch up.
Cognitive performance is influenced by chronobiology, and workdays should be structured around peak performance hours.
Psychological safety is foundational to nurturing an innovation-driven culture within organizations.
Being a purpose-driven business means aligning projects and values towards social impact rather than solely focusing on profit.
Notable Quotes:
"In the social sector, we don't invest in R&D teams…and jokingly, we're referred to as being 15 to 20 years behind the private sector."
"Innovation culture is predicated by psychological safety…that actually is the number one indicator of whether or not you have an innovation culture."
"Chronobiology is…planning your workday around your peak cognitive hours."
"Your workday should be designed around your peak performance, your peak cognitive performance."
"We only work with clients who are trying to have a social impact…"
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cybersecurity Expert Kelvin Green on Protecting Businesses from Hacking
Jan 10, 2025
Cybersecurity Expert Kelvin Green on Protecting Businesses from Hacking
Cybersecandi.com
About the Guest(s):
Kelvin Green is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience. He has served in prominent roles such as the infrastructure and operations lead for the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange and has designed security systems for the Navy. Beyond his technical expertise, Kelvin is a mental health advocate, bringing a personal understanding of behavioral analytics to his work. Currently, he is the founder of Cyber Second, a cybersecurity advisory company focused on helping organizations understand and implement effective security measures.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss invites cybersecurity expert Kelvin Green to share his insights on the evolving landscape of IT and cybersecurity. With a diverse background in supporting both public and private sectors, Kelvin highlights the complexity of protecting valuable data in an ever-connected world. His candid exploration of his career journey, which spans from working as a game tester to navigating the corridors of the Navy, provides a compelling narrative about resilience and growth.
Kelvin presents his philosophy on cybersecurity, emphasizing that it’s not just about having the right tools but understanding the specific needs and behaviors of an organization. With AI-driven threats emerging, Kelvin warns of the critical need for businesses to rethink their data protection strategies. His company, Cyber Second, aims to bridge the gap between technology and human behavior, offering tailored solutions to help organizations be more resilient against cyber attacks. As the discussion unfolds, Kelvin’s passion for helping others through his unfortunate experiences, such as a past encounter with the legal system, demonstrates a deep commitment to not only security but also the human elements involved in technological challenges.
Key Takeaways:
Unique Perspectives: Kelvin Green offers a fresh take on cybersecurity by integrating user behavior analytics with traditional security measures.
AI and Threats: The rise of AI technology not only enhances capabilities but also increases the sophistication of cyber attacks, making proactive security approaches essential.
Resiliency in Cybersecurity: Kelvin stresses the importance of resilience and preparedness in countering threats to protect organizational reputation and critical services.
Customized Security Solutions: Cyber Second provides personalized cybersecurity strategies, ensuring tools and processes align with each client's specific goals and operations.
Impact of Personal Experience: Personal challenges have shaped Kelvin’s understanding of security, driving his mission to help businesses through adversity.
Notable Quotes:
"AI is not going to sleep tonight."
"When you get hacked, the damage to your reputation is massive."
"My goal is to connect you with the services that you need and help you to save money."
"You don't wanna be down, you don't want to have the noise out there, the bad press."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership by Christie Smith, Kelly Monahan
Jan 10, 2025
Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership by Christie Smith, Kelly Monahan
Amazon.com
Discover and embrace the future of human-powered leadership
In an era where the foundational elements of business are being disrupted, Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership emerges as a crucial guide for leaders navigating the profound changes reshaping industries and markets worldwide. This book, penned by a team of seasoned business and leadership strategists, offers a radical and necessary perspective on management transformation, emphasizing the importance of human-centered leadership in meeting the full potential of the technology age.
The authors explain how to:
Unlock radical management transformation, demonstrating how to lead with humanity at the forefront, addressing changing attitudes about labor, management, and organizational goals in a way that fosters growth and innovation
Adapt to the new business landscape, leveraging insights about managing distributed teams and incorporating emerging technologies like generative AI without losing the essence of your organization's talent and skills
Achieve immediate, impactful change with realistic strategies and actionable techniques backed by thousands of hours of original research and practical experience
Improve the way we live by revolutionizing the way we work
Essential is not just a book; it's a roadmap for 21st-century leaders facing existential challenges in a rapidly evolving global market. Perfect for managers, executives, directors, founders, entrepreneurs, and any business leader aiming to steer their organization towards success in a transformed landscape, this book provides the tools and insights needed to lead with conviction and humanity.
Whether you're looking to redefine your leadership approach, adapt to the transformed market, or leave a lasting legacy, this book offers a compelling case for why now is the time for a leadership reinvention. Dive into this essential resource and begin your journey towards leading with greater impact and humanity in the business world of today and tomorrow.
About the author
Dr. Christie Smith has over 35 years of experience advising the C-Suite of Fortune 500 companies. Previously, she was the Global Head of Talent and Organization at Accenture, Managing Principal at Deloitte, and Global Vice President for Inclusion and Diversity at Apple. She is a highly sought-after speaker and thought leader on business strategy, leadership and culture, DEI, people analytics, and the impact of workforce technologies and AI.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Relationships? Which Brain is Talking?: The Ultimate Guide to Happy, Healthy & Successful Relationships by Christoffel Sneijders
Jan 09, 2025
Relationships? Which Brain is Talking?: The Ultimate Guide to Happy, Healthy & Successful Relationships by Christoffel Sneijders
3brainsintelligence.com
Amazon.com
Unlock the Science of Connection: Transform Every Relationship with 3 Brains Intelligence ❤️
What sets Relationships: Which Brain Is Talking? apart from every other relationship book? It introduces the revolutionary concept of 3 Brains Intelligence—a science-based, actionable, and transformative framework that goes beyond emotional intelligence to show how our three distinct brains—Head , Heart ❤️, and Gut —govern every aspect of our relationships.
Unlike surface-level tips or one-size-fits-all strategies, this groundbreaking guide dives deep into the neuroscience of connection , helping you uncover the root causes of miscommunication, emotional disconnection, and recurring conflicts. Rooted in cutting-edge research, this book reveals that the key to lasting connection lies in understanding how these three brains influence your thoughts, emotions, and decisions. By tapping into 3 Brains Intelligence, you’ll gain insights and tools to create harmony within yourself and with others like never before.
What You’ll Learn That Other Books Don’t Teach You
1️⃣ The 3 Brains Intelligence Framework: Discover how your Head Brain (logic), Heart Brain (emotions), and Gut Brain (instincts) independently influence and shape your relationships—and how aligning them leads to deeper connection, better decisions, and more fulfilling relationships.
2️⃣ How Emotions Are Shaped: Go beyond “love languages” or gender stereotypes to understand the core mechanics of how emotions and decisions are formed. Learn to align your three brains to create harmony within yourself and with others.
3️⃣ Beyond Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence is just one part of the broader 3 Brains Intelligence, which integrates IQ, interpersonal & social intelligence, love intelligence, and even body and instinctual intelligence. It addresses the full spectrum of emotions, decision-making, and communication, empowering you to resolve conflicts, foster connections, and thrive in all areas of life.
4️⃣ Universal and Inclusive Framework: Whether you’re improving your romantic relationship, navigating family dynamics, deepening friendships, or excelling at work, 3 Brains Intelligence applies to all human interactions.
5️⃣ Breaking Through Emotional Blocks: Learn to identify and resolve the hidden influences of past trauma, subconscious patterns, and societal conditioning that hold you back from authentic connection and leading your life and work as you truly desire.
6️⃣ Practical, Measurable Change: With exercises like the 3 Brains Preference Assessment, you’ll uncover your dominant brain, recognise others’ decision-making styles, and apply strategies to improve communication, enhance relationship behaviour, and build stronger, healthier connections.
Why This Book Will Change Your Life
This isn’t just another self-help book filled with abstract ideas or one-size-fits-all advice. Relationships: Which Brain Is Talking? combines science, real-world examples, and actionable tools to teach you not just what to do—but why you act the way you do and how to change it at its core.
By mastering 3 Brains Intelligence, you’ll:
✔ Break the cycle of miscommunication and recurring conflicts.
✔ Build lasting, fulfilling relationships and meaningful connections in every area of your life.
✔ Align your Head, Heart, and Gut brains for greater self-awareness and relational harmony.
Packed with relatable stories, science-backed insights, and practical step-by-step exercises, Relationships: Which Brain Is Talking? provides the tools to break free from old patterns, align your 3 Brains Intelligence, and create the healthier, more fulfilling relationships you deserve.
About the author
Christoffel Sneijders was born in Amsterdam (1965), the Netherlands,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Navigating Information Overload: Empowering Wellness in the Digital Age with Ben Biddick
Jan 08, 2025
Navigating Information Overload: Empowering Wellness in the Digital Age with Ben Biddick
Benbiddick.com
Humancapital.vip
Well-public.org
About the Guest(s):
Ben Biddick is a dedicated advocate for personal development and well-being in the digital age. Holding an extensive background in crisis management and holistic care, Ben has served as a combat medic in Iraq, engaged in large-scale emergency management, and performed hostage and crisis negotiations. His work in crisis intervention during the pandemic reflects his commitment to helping individuals navigate complex challenges. Ben is also an author, with his latest book titled "Navigating Information Overload: Empowering Employee Wellness in the Digital Age." He owns Human Capital VIP, which focuses on improving organizational health and employee retention, and leads a nonprofit, Well Public, aimed at integrating tech and wellness education for public service organizations.
Episode Summary:
In this compelling episode of The Chris Boss Show, Chris welcomes Ben Biddick, an extraordinary individual committed to alleviating personal and societal challenges in the digital era. Ben brings a wealth of experience from fields such as emergency management, crisis intervention, and mental health to the table. The conversation primarily revolves around the theme of managing information overload to improve employee wellness in the fast-paced digital world.
Ben's insights into maintaining balance amidst rapid technological changes are timely, especially with the increasing prevalence of AI in our daily lives. The episode highlights Ben's belief in creating human-centric systems that fulfill emotional, occupational, and spiritual health. Drawing on his book and his experiences, Ben discusses the societal impact of unmanaged information overload, advocating for transparency and practical applications that meet real human needs. The conversation touches on addressing the current systemic issues in health care and education, reinforcing the importance of responsiveness and integrity in organizational leadership.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of managing information overload for personal and professional well-being in the digital age.
Solutions and strategies for creating organizations that prioritize empathy, transparency, and human value over commodification.
The repercussions of unresolved grievances and discontent within healthcare systems and the critical need for reform.
The potential harms of resorting to violence and the importance of fostering dialogue and understanding.
Navigating challenges in modern workplaces to improve employee retention and wellness.
Notable Quotes:
"Managing that information is very important when we look at the entirety of what a human being is." - Ben Biddick
"We need to create systems that are human, where people feel heard, their needs are met." - Ben Biddick
"Let's get out from under all this negativity and create better solutions." - Ben Biddick
"Ultimately, one of the most unique characteristics of human beings is we're alive and we're aware of it." - Ben Biddick
"A rising tide lifts all boats, as they say." - Ben Biddick
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Skiing: E-Ski Mountaineering with Nicola Colombo and E-Skimo at CES Show 2025
Jan 07, 2025
Revolutionizing Skiing: E-Ski Mountaineering with Nicola Colombo and E-Skimo at CES Show 2025
E-skimo.swiss
About the Guest(s):
Nicola Colombo is the CEO of E-Skimo, a Swiss company at the forefront of innovation in the ski industry. With a rich background in the software industry and several successful ventures under his belt, Colombo recently shifted his focus to tangible products with E-Skimo. Under his leadership, the company has developed a groundbreaking electric assisted ski mountaineering device that is set to revolutionize the way people experience skiing. He is an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast eager to expand the accessibility of skiing and outdoor sports through technological advancements.
Episode Summary:
In this exciting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss explores the revolutionary field of electric ski mountaineering with Nicola Colombo, CEO of the Swiss company E-Skimo. The episode dives into the innovative realm of technology-assisted skiing, focusing on E-Skimo’s latest product—an electronic ski solution designed to make uphill climbs and traverses effortless, while maintaining a thrilling downhill experience. Inspired by the success of e-bikes, this innovation brings advanced sensor technology and sleek design together to enhance the skier's journey up to four times faster than traditional methods.
Throughout the episode, Colombo shares the inspiration behind E-Skimo, pointing out the growing demand for more accessible outdoor winter sports and the environmental considerations that drive the design process. Aside from improving ski transport, the device offers data-driven insights that can enhance skiing skills via personalized feedback. This amalgamation of technology promises to transform skiing experiences fundamentally, providing accessibility to previously unused snowcapped areas and bringing a new dimension to ski enthusiasts worldwide.
Key Takeaways:
Revolutionary Ski Technology: Introducing the world’s first electric-assisted solution for ease in ski mountaineering, allowing skiers to climb slopes with less effort and enjoy seamless downhill rides.
Inspiration from E-Bikes: Similar to the e-bike's rise in popularity, Colombo envisions this technology broadening skiing's appeal by reducing physical barriers.
Data-Driven Ski Improvement: The E-Skimo device offers skiers personalized data to improve skill, providing a virtual instructor-like experience.
A Vision for Accessibility: By reducing dependence on ski lifts and costly infrastructure, E-Skimo aims to open up skiing to more natural, unobstructed environments.
Product Launch and Future Plans: Set to be retail-ready by next winter, E-Skimo plans to expand collaborations with other ski brands to distribute this cutting-edge technology.
Notable Quotes:
"Why not bring the same technology that made e-bikes so popular into the ski industry?"
"It’s not a personal ski lift, it’s an assistance that reduces the effort so you can go farther and higher up."
"The idea was sparked when I took some friends skiing and realized the uphill barrier was too heavy."
"We believe our product will help promote a more wellness-oriented lifestyle by making skiing more accessible."
"Imagine having a virtual instructor helping you ski better; that’s the experience we want to offer."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kids’ Tech Revolution: myFirst Tech Unveils Safe, Fun Gadgets at CES Show 2025
Jan 07, 2025
Kids' Tech Revolution: myFirst Tech Unveils Safe, Fun Gadgets at CES Show 2025
Myfirst.tech
About the Guest(s):
G-Jay Yong is a representative from G-Light, the innovative company behind the brand myFirst. With a focus on creating technology products tailored for children, G-Jay Yong is at the forefront of bringing safe, interactive, and educational gadgets to younger audiences. The company is dedicated to redesigning advanced technology like smartphones, cameras, and wearable devices specifically for young users, ensuring a fun and educational experience. G-Jay Yong shares his expertise and insights into the company’s approach to child-friendly technology on the Chris Voss Show.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves into the fascinating world of child technology with G-Jay Yong from G-Light, the company behind the myFirst brand. As they gear up for their presence at the CES Consumer Electronics Show 2025, G-Jay Yong unfolds how myFirst is pioneering the kids’ tech market by transforming adult technology into child-friendly versions. Listeners will be guided through the creative journey of launching innovative children’s products that prioritize safety and engagement, ensuring that kids enjoy a tailored technological experience.
Throughout the episode, G-Jay Yong explains how myFirst is breaking new ground with products like wearable smartwatches that double as smartphones, digital cameras designed with dual lenses for selfies, and much more. By infusing artificial intelligence into their devices, the company not only prioritizes functionality but also aims to enhance learning and safety. This discussion sheds light on how technology can be responsibly introduced to children, helping them safely explore the digital world under parental supervision. Keywords like "kids tech products," "wearable smartphones," and "safe social circles" underline the company’s mission and innovative solutions presented at CES.
Key Takeaways:
Child-Targeted Technology: myFirst develops tech products specifically for children, such as cameras and wearable smartphones that enhance learning while ensuring safety.
Safety and Parental Controls: The products are designed with safety in mind, featuring controlled social features and GPS tracking to give parents peace of mind.
Affordable and Durable: These kid-friendly tech products are crafted to be affordable, robust, and less prone to damage compared to high-end adult devices.
AI and Innovation: myFirst incorporates AI into its products, enabling features like automatic photo compilation and personalized video creation, emphasizing creativity and innovation.
Retail and Future Endeavors: The company actively seeks retail partnerships and explores new technology markets to expand their reach in creating safe tech ecosystems for families.
Notable Quotes:
"The inspiration came from my daughter. I wanted her to have a decent camera, not just a plastic toy."
"We created a wearable smartphone for kids that includes GPS tracking and parental control features."
"Our products offer a safe social environment for kids, where parents approve contacts and monitor interactions."
"We designed a camera with AI systems that can turn your content into a music video based on your emotions."
"Our ecosystem connects children with their parents and even grandparents, ensuring a safer digital start."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Explore Birdwatching Innovations at CES Show 2025 with Netvue’s Birdfy Tech
Jan 07, 2025
Explore Birdwatching Innovations at CES Show 2025 with Netvue's Birdfy Tech
Birdfy.com
About the Guest(s):
Estelle Yang is the PR Manager at Netvue Technologies Company, LTD. She represents a team that is pioneering innovative technology solutions in the field of birdwatching. Specializing in smart bird feeder products under their sub-brand PHY, she is actively involved in leveraging cutting-edge camera technologies to bring unique and enriching experiences to birdwatchers worldwide. Estelle's contributions help Netvue Technologies excel in creating smart devices that capture cherished wildlife moments effortlessly.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss is joined by Estelle Yang, PR Manager at Netvue Technologies Company, LTD. As the podcast pioneers an insightful discussion on Netview's latest advancements in birdwatching technology, Estelle elaborates on the smart bird feeder, PHY. This innovation not only captivates bird enthusiasts but offers revolutionary features like bird detection, species identification, and auto-sharing capabilities. The conversation navigates through various product offerings, technological integrations, and future prospects, embodying Netvue's ambition to enrich wildlife appreciation through their smart devices.
Expounding on the hallmark features of the PHY smart bird feeder, Estelle highlights Netvue’s dedication to a comprehensive birdwatching experience, available in various forms like bird feeders, boxes, and special hummingbird variants. The products are equipped with AI-powered cameras for motion detection and species identification, allowing users to capture and share precious wildlife moments seamlessly. Engaging potential CES attendees, Estelle hints at exciting live demonstrations of dual-camera setups and slow-motion captures, redefining digital birdwatching standards.
Key Takeaways:
Netvue Technologies' trademark innovation, the PHY smart bird feeder, is revolutionizing birdwatching with AI-powered cameras that identify bird species and record entertaining wildlife moments.
PHY provides a complete line of products, from smart bird feeders and boxes to hummingbird-focused devices, all designed to integrate seamlessly into any backyard setting.
The PHY app enhances user experience by offering real-time notifications and automatic video highlights, maintaining a vivid log of visitors in the user's gardens.
Netvue's products integrate sustainable materials and solar power options, reinforcing their commitment to eco-friendly practices and convenience.
Estelle explains the proactive steps Netvue undertakes to engage with the bird-watching community, including a dedicated bird fund aimed at fostering nature preservation and education.
Notable Quotes:
"By leveraging cutting-edge camera technology, bird feed products can detect and identify birds and notify users of their visits."
"We actually have committed to allocating $1 from each sale to set up the Birdfeeder Fund, supporting charitable and educational projects."
"This Birthy Feeder Dual has the first dual camera bird feeder with three lenses, setting a new standard for birdwatching."
"Our products are designed to withstand severe environments, ensuring weatherproof and durable birdwatching experiences."
"Being able to watch the bird right up close…we make sure every view is shared in thrilling detail."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Inner Healing and Happiness with Natalie Namaste
Jan 06, 2025
Unlocking Inner Healing and Happiness with Natalie Namaste
Natalienamaste.com
About the Guest(s):
Natalie Namaste is a globally recognized intuitive healer, Reiki master teacher, and channeler with over 24 years of experience. Her work encompasses guiding individuals and groups through transformative spiritual journeys, providing intuitive healing to a diverse clientele, including royalty and celebrities. Natalie offers courses, workshops, and one-on-one sessions and is renowned for her monthly group channeling and meditation sessions. Her mission is to empower others in their healing journeys, helping them unlock personal and spiritual growth through energy and holistic practices.
Episode Summary:
In this captivating episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris welcomes Natalie Namaste, a prominent figure in the world of spiritual healing and Reiki. With her extensive experience and unique approach, Natalie delves into her journey as an intuitive healer and channeler. The discussion explores the esoteric realms of energy, healing, and personal empowerment. Through a mix of anecdotal experiences and profound insights, Natalie offers listeners a glimpse into the transformative power of energy healing.
Listeners are introduced to the intricacies of Reiki, a spiritual healing art that Natalie passionately advocates. The episode covers the foundational aspects of Reiki, its benefits, and how it empowers individuals to heal themselves. Another focal point of the episode is the monthly channeling sessions hosted by Natalie, where participants connect with angelic entities and tap into universal wisdom. Natalie's wisdom and depth of understanding provide a thought-provoking look into how energy and frequency play pivotal roles in our well-being and day-to-day lives.
Key Takeaways:
Discover the healing powers of Reiki and how it can transform your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Learn how to harness universal energy to overcome mental blocks and achieve a state of harmony and balance.
Insights on the importance of embracing all emotions and allowing for a full spectrum emotional experience.
Understanding that true happiness involves acknowledging all feelings rather than striving for constant positivity.
Encouragement to connect with one’s inner self and spiritual guides for personal empowerment and growth.
Notable Quotes:
"Stay open to the magic. It's happening."
"Striving to be happy all the time is part of a mind made illusion."
"Everything is frequency, and depending on what you're thinking and feeling, it sends out a pattern into the universe."
"You have the answers all within you. You can find them by creating space in your life."
"Reiki is universal energy, and it's the energy that makes up everything."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want by Chris Janssen
Jan 04, 2025
Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want by Chris Janssen
Chrisjanssencoaching.com
Amazon.com
Chris Janssen’s Grace Yourself is a guide for anyone struggling with addiction to move beyond self-limiting behavior into a life of fullness and freedom.
Alcohol had a hold on Chris Janssens’s actions and thoughts until she made the life-changing decision to attend a support meeting and realized two truths: it wasn’t her fault and she wasn’t alone. Once she was embraced by a community that offered a nonjudgmental look at her struggles, Chris discovered that if she wanted to have a full and lasting life, alcohol could have no part.
In Grace Yourself, a humble account of Chris’s transformation to an alcohol-free life, she offers a hand to others who are experiencing similar struggles, whether their addiction is alcohol or anything else.
With heaps of grace, Chris shares the ups and downs of her journey while teaching you how to get curious and ask questions that move you forward. There is zero shame in her approach, and her expertise in coaching will help you let go of what’s holding you back so you can live a full and free life.
Grace Yourself will help you:
Get crystal clear on what you want and why you want it.
Identify limiting beliefs keeping you stuck.
Create sustainable narratives that serve you and your goals.
This is a book for recovering sobriety after relapse, recovering perfectionists, and for anyone who desires to release controlling thoughts. Grace Yourself will help you realize that your worth is not dependent upon your actions or mistakes but, rather, your value and power is within you now to live the extraordinary life you want.
About the author
Chris Janssen, MA, BCC, is a leading results coach in performance and mindset and award-winning, bestselling author whose unique style has energized hundreds of sought-after athletes, creatives, soldiers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses internationally to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be.
As a board-certified coach with a master’s in counseling psychology and 20+ years’ experience, Chris excels in helping high-achieving perfectionists navigate performance pressure, overcome self-sabotage, re-write narratives, and attach meaning to life events and circumstances beyond our control through utilizing her successful and sustainable Living All In methods.
A California native, Chris lives in Los Angeles with her husband since 1995, Scott. They love to ski, golf, be with their horses, and adventure outside. Together they raised three children, now thriving young adults.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleashing Your Inner Strength with Align with Aline
Jan 04, 2025
Unleashing Your Inner Strength with Align with Aline
Alignwithaline.com
About the Guest(s):
Aline is a channel, mentor, and coach dedicated to empowering empaths and sensitive individuals. With over 15 years of experience in shamanism and metaphysics, she has studied under the guidance of the "Golden Hummingbird" and the "Universal Mastermind." Her journey of transformation began eight years ago after a life-changing accident that deepened her connection with nature and clarified her life's purpose. Today, she integrates her personal experiences into her coaching philosophy, helping others see their sensitivity as a strength.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss in an exciting episode featuring Aline, a prominent mentor and coach specializing in guiding empaths and sensitive souls towards a life of empowerment and self-discovery. The discussion unfolds with Aline sharing her profound journey from facing a critical accident to embracing her sensitivity as a strength. With insights drawn from her personal transformation and professional expertise, Aline reveals practical strategies and spiritual wisdom designed to support individuals in navigating the complexities of modern life with grace and authenticity.
Throughout the episode, Aline delves into the core themes of self-acceptance, the power of intention-setting, and the significance of channeling one's inner critic as a protective ally. She discusses her free ebook titled "Making Friends with Your Inner Critic: From Critic to Ally" and offers powerful practices to transform self-talk into a source of empowerment. Her teachings aim to build stronger connections with oneself and embrace life's challenges courageously. The episode is enriched further by discussions on Akashic readings, the importance of intention during new moons, and Aline's upcoming projects aimed at fostering personal growth and acceptance.
Key Takeaways:
Embracing one's sensitivity is a powerful act that transforms perceived weaknesses into strengths.
Self-acceptance and understanding the role of the "inner critic" can facilitate personal empowerment and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
Regular intention-setting and mindfulness practices, such as the hand-on-heart technique, create a foundation for inner peace and security.
Akashic readings can offer unique, personalized insights and guidance by accessing the spiritual frequency embodying one's past, present, and future.
Aline offers various resources including one-on-one coaching, video series, and upcoming meditation and children's book projects to support personal growth.
Notable Quotes:
"What if our inner critic is just trying to keep us safe?"
"Once we accept ourselves, shadows and all, that's when we can start getting on with things and know why we are really here."
"Everybody just wants to feel safe, and by putting our hand on our heart… and saying 'I am safe,' it's a powerful thing."
"It's about changing the narrative… changing it from 'inner critic' to 'inner protector.'"
"You need the best person to be by your side and supporting you."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CES Show 2025, Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA and His New Book: Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes
Jan 02, 2025
CES Show 2025, Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA and His New Book: Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes
CES.tech
Amazon.com
From Gary Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author and head of CES and the Consumer Technology Association, a manifesto for today’s top executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders: pivot or die.
As CEO of the Consumer Technology Association ®, owner and producer of CES ®, Gary Shapiro has had a front row seat to the launch of nearly every recent major technology. He's seen tech companies rise and fall, and bankrupt entrepreneurs become billionaires. After more than four decades in the industry, he knows that leaders who make it in the tech world have one thing in common: they know how to pivot.
Drawing upon detailed case studies, economic theory, and personal experience,Pivot or Die offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of innovative technology and business strategies. Along the way, Shapiro offers a "pivot" framework for leaders in technology and beyond to stay flexible and agile:
The startup pivot: how startups can shake up industries and maximize the advantage of new ideas
The forced pivot: adapting to the unforeseeable (or simply unforeseen) and meeting shifting consumer demands
The failure pivot: why failure can deliver better lessons than success and how to take those lessons forward
The success pivot: Beating the market by seizing opportunity and out-pivoting your competitors
In laying out each of these pivots, Shapiro shares unique lessons on how leaders can change minds and mindsets and steer their organizations to success in an increasingly competitive environment.
About the author
Gary Shapiro is president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, the U.S. trade association representing more than 2,200 consumer technology companies and which owns and produces CES® – The Global Stage for Innovation.
Shapiro directs a staff of about 200 employees and thousands of industry volunteers, leading his organization’s promotion of innovation as a national policy to spur the economy, create jobs and cut the deficit. CTA advocates for a lower deficit, skilled immigration, free trade and policies that support innovative new business models. CTA does not seek government funding for industry.
Shapiro authored CTA’s New York Times best-sellers, “Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World’s Most Successful Businesses” (HarperCollins, 2013) and “The Comeback: How Innovation will Restore the American Dream” (Beaufort, 2011). His upcoming book, "Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation" (HarperCollins, 2018), will be released December 31 and is available now for pre-order. Through these books and television appearances, and as a columnist whose more than 1,000 opinion pieces have appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post, Shapiro has helped direct policymakers and business leaders on the importance of innovation in the U.S. economy. He is considered an “influencer” on LinkedIn and has more than 280,000 followers.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Reinvention Mindset by Lori McDowell PhD
Jan 02, 2025
The Reinvention Mindset by Lori McDowell PhD
Amazon.com
Joy.reimagineu.net
Reimagineu.net
So many of us encounter obstacles in life, work, and our day to day. These obstacles throw us off, cause frustration and make us feel as if we aren’t in control. The Reinvention Mindsetillustrates that we have more control than we realize, that we are empowered to live the life we desire.
With insightful guidance and emotional storytelling, garnered from her life and those she has met, Lori McDowell encourages readers to face their fears and confront life's uncertainties with resilience, humor, and grit, unveiling the possibilities within themselves. It's a journey on life's roller-coaster, where setbacks are not just challenges but opportunities for profound growth. More than an exploration of overcoming obstacles, it's a celebration of the reader's ability to reinvent themselves.
This book is a trusted ally on the exhilarating ride toward a future brimming with promise and purpose. McDowell's words are a beacon, illuminating the path to a life of fulfillment, ensuring that the journey isn't just worth taking but an essential adventure in conquering fears and unlocking the best version of yourself. With The Reinvention Mindset you're not just reading a book; you're embarking on a transformative journey to a life filled with possibility, adventure and joy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AI Innovator Ilia Rozman Talks Tech and Future Possibilities
Jan 02, 2025
AI Innovator Ilia Rozman Talks Tech and Future Possibilities
Rozmanexperts.com
About the Guest(s):
Ilia Rozman is a visionary entrepreneur and AI enthusiast known for his innovative contributions to the tech industry. Founder of Rozman Experts, LTD, an international consulting company, Ilia has a profound interest in artificial intelligence, branding, and marketing. Born in Russia and raised in Israel, he overcame numerous challenges, including language barriers and family illness, to carve out a fearless path in the business world. His ventures now span e-commerce, AI-based influencers, and advanced marketing solutions, making him a sought-after consultant in the AI and tech space.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes AI pioneer Ilia Rozman. The conversation revolves around Rozman's fascinating journey from his difficult childhood in Israel to becoming a successful entrepreneur spearheading advancements in AI technology. Rozman delves into his expertise within AI, e-commerce, and brand consulting, sharing insights from a decade of operational experience across these industries.
As the discussion unfolds, key aspects such as the development of AI influencers and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on everyday life are explored. Ilia punctuates the dialogue with his visionary outlook on AI, highlighting both opportunities and responsibilities in leveraging this emerging technology. The episode offers listeners a comprehensive view of cutting-edge AI applications and provides actionable advice for businesses seeking to innovate and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Key Takeaways:
Ilia Rozman transitioned from challenges in his youth to founding Roseman Experts, focusing on AI and digital marketing innovation.
His company provides niche services, including AI-powered solutions, e-commerce consulting, and the management of AI-based influencers.
The rapid evolution of AI technology presents both extensive opportunities and the need for responsible utilization.
AI and large language models are increasingly being used to streamline operations in businesses, enabling new levels of automation and efficiency.
Collaborations with AI-based influencers highlight the potential for unique marketing strategies and awareness campaigns in various industries.
Notable Quotes:
"My journey started as an e-commerce consulting company… After nine years, I am with the AI."
"You even can't believe what offers I get from my AI influences."
"The most important thing for us is to control this machine."
"For example, I have an influencer… she's suffering from Down syndrome."
"This is mainly what we are doing: branding, marketing, and promotion."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Meet Jennie from TomBot: The Robotic Puppy Revolutionizing Dementia Care at CES Show 2025
Dec 31, 2024
Meet Jennie from TomBot: The Robotic Puppy Revolutionizing Dementia Care at CES Show 2025
TomBot Website: tombot.com
About the Guest(s):
Tom Stevens is the CEO and Co-founder of TomBot Incorporated, a Santa Clarita, California-based company specializing in robotic animals and digital health solutions. With a robust background in high-tech and startups, Tom and his co-founders previously built one of the world's largest litigation automation companies before a successful exit. Tom's current venture was inspired by his personal experience with his mother's Alzheimer's, motivating him to create robotic companions for individuals with dementia and other mental health challenges.
Episode Summary:
In this riveting episode of The Chris Bos Show, host Chris Vos explores the intersection of technology and healthcare with Tom Stevens, CEO of TomBot Incorporated. Broadcasting from an imagined bunker in Maine, Chris delves into Tom's groundbreaking work in developing "Jennie," a robotic Labrador retriever designed to support seniors suffering from dementia, cognitive impairments, and other mental health challenges. Tom shares personal stories that fueled his passion for bridging the gap in the market with lifelike robotic companions.
This episode offers an in-depth look at how TomBot is revolutionizing digital healthcare with their pioneering robotic companion, Jennie. Key topics include the design and functionality of Jennie, the technical expertise from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and the broader impact on emotional health and therapy. Listeners learn about the rigorous research backing TomBot's technology, its capabilities like sensory interaction and autonomous behaviors, and the company's strategic goals at CES to expand market reach and attract investors. This engaging discussion promises to deepen understanding of robotic applications in healthcare and the transformative potential for those struggling with isolation and mental health issues.
Key Takeaways:
TomBot's Jennie, a robotic Labrador retriever, is engineered to provide companionship to seniors with dementia and other mental health challenges, mimicking lifelike behaviors.
Emotional attachments to realistic robotic pets can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and the need for certain medications in seniors.
The design of Jennie involved collaboration with Jim Henson's Creature Shop to create robotics that stimulate emotional bonds through visual and behavioral realism.
TomBot is leveraging CES 2025 to showcase Jennie's capabilities, building both consumer and business-to-business connections while seeking investment.
Senior care facilities could greatly benefit from adopting robotic companions like Jenny to enhance patient care and reduce social isolation.
Notable Quotes:
"We've teamed up with Jim Henson's Creature Shop to build what we believe to be the world's most realistic robotic animals."
"Our first puppy will be an FDA medical device designed to treat the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia."
"Humans like to suspend disbelief, and even though we know Jenny is a robot, we still want to engage with her as if she were real."
"We're scientifically designed to stimulate emotional attachment through the realism of appearance, texture, and behaviors."
"Our goal is to replace emotional support animals and assist those who benefit from companionship but cannot accommodate a real pet."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Trooth About The Tooth: The Beginning Santa And His #1 Elf Kindle Edition by Barry Fillier
Dec 31, 2024
The Trooth About The Tooth: The Beginning Santa And His #1 Elf Kindle Edition by Barry Fillier
Amazon.com
tooth-trooth.com
Come with Santa on a new adventure as he journeys to Fairyland. With the help of Mother Nature and the forest fairies, Santa is introduced to the magical powers of the Tooth Fairies who turn baby teeth they collect, into fairy dust. With the magic of fairy dust, Santa and his reindeers are able to fly around the world and visit more children every year. This is how Santa is magically able to deliver gifts to many home, with or without chimneys
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cybersecurity Expert Brett Gallant Shares Tips to Protect Your Business
Dec 30, 2024
Cybersecurity Expert Brett Gallant Shares Tips to Protect Your Business
Adaptiveoffice.ca
About the Guest(s):
Brett Gallant is a seasoned cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and fitness transformer with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. As the Founder of Adaptive Office Solutions, Brett specializes in helping businesses scale and ensuring their cybersecurity. He is also an author and contributes insightful writings about the necessity of cybersecurity risk assessments for businesses. Brett is a prominent advocate for personal health as well, having accomplished a significant weight loss journey.
Episode Summary:
In this electrifying episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss takes listeners on an intellectual rollercoaster with cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur Brett Gallant. With 25 years of experience in navigating the digital landscape, Brett shares his insights on protecting businesses from the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks. He emphasizes the crucial need for cybersecurity risk assessments and deploying a multi-layered approach to safeguard company data. Brett’s personal journey of losing 110 pounds also highlights a profound transformation driven by changing mindsets and prioritizing health and well-being.
The discussion delves into actionable solutions for businesses to fortify their cybersecurity defenses. Brett explains the importance of implementing multi-factor authentication and password management tools, and sheds light on how AI presents new challenges with deepfake threats. The episode resonates with entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes, emphasizing the reality that no one is immune to cyber threats. Brett's journey of self-transformation through fitness also offers a motivational subplot, inspiring listeners to embrace personal growth alongside professional fortification.
Key Takeaways:
Cybersecurity expert Brett Gallant emphasizes the necessity of conducting cybersecurity risk assessments to understand and manage business vulnerabilities effectively.
The implementation of multi-factor authentication and robust password management tools is highlighted as a non-negotiable security measure for modern businesses.
Brett reveals the growing complexities introduced by AI, particularly through deepfake technology, and recommends developing secret codewords for financial transactions to fend off impersonation.
The critical importance of regular cybersecurity awareness training is underscored to help businesses equip their teams to recognize and prevent potential phishing and hacking attempts.
Brett shares his personal fitness journey, illustrating the paradigm shift required to achieve personal well-being and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Notable Quotes:
"It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when something can happen. We can't really play Russian roulette anymore with our businesses."
"Use a passphrase and put in a multi-factor authentication; it's a non-negotiable in today's cybersecurity landscape."
"When you lose something, you find it. I released 110 pounds, and it transformed a lot of things in my life."
"AI deepfake technology can impersonate anyone, so companies should introduce a secret word for sensitive transactions."
"Putting myself first gives me more energy to serve others better, and it's important to set standards for personal and professional growth."
Resources:
Brett Gallant's Instagram: Brett Gallant
Adaptive Office Solutions: adaptiveoffice.ca
The Adaptive Mindset Podcast: adaptive mindset.ca
LinkedIn: Brett Gallant
Book mentioned: "Why Your Company Must Have Cybersecurity Risk Assessments"
Website for passphrase security: useapassphrase.com
Phishing awareness tool: haveibeenpwned.com (spelled as "pawned" in the transcript for comic effect)
We encourage listeners to explore the full episode for a deeper dive into the expertise of Brett Gallant and more invaluable insights on safeguarding your business and tr...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Communicating Under Fire: The Mindset to Survive Any Crisis and Emerge Stronger by Dallas Lawrence
Dec 29, 2024
Communicating Under Fire: The Mindset to Survive Any Crisis and Emerge Stronger by Dallas Lawrence
Amazon.com
The crisis communications survival guide.
Anyone who promises a “blueprint” for managing a crisis today is, frankly, lying. Blueprints might have worked in the 24/7 news cycle of the 1990s and early 2000s, but in today’s 1440 news cycle—when every minute counts—the flames of crisis fires rage too quickly for the old ways of thinking.
In his over twenty year–career leading crisis communications for governments and organizations across the globe, Dallas Lawrence has seen it all. His work has taken him from the communications headquarters for the Iraq War to Yemen in an effort to avert the Yemeni Civil War, from the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention facilities in Cuba to the Horn of Africa’s command center for anti-pirating activities. Lawrence has helped manage crisis responses for nuclear disasters, celebrity scandals, the Boston Marathon bombing, the collapse of Wall Street, the Boy Scout sexual assault crisis, data breaches, cancel culture, and more.
The need to be prepared for the rigors of a reputational assault have never been greater, thanks to:
Anyone now being capable of wielding a global platform to swing at their favorite punching bag
Every news outlet circulating updates that just five years ago would never have made the editorial cut
Political leaders using their bully pulpits to attack everyone, from the media to private companies and high profile individuals
Communicating Under Fire provides the desperately needed mindset, strategies, and communication moves that anyone with a reputation worth defending will need when—not if—their crisis moment arrives.
About the author
Dallas Lawrence is a globally recognized crisis and reputation management expert who brings a unique perspective to the crisis world, having served in the highest levels of the political, government, and corporate worlds. Today, he serves as an advisor to multiple technology companies and executives, in addition to serving as an on-air contributor for Fox Business and Bloomberg TV on the changing media landscape.
In his over 20-year-career leading crisis communications for governments and organizations large and small across the globe, Dallas Lawrence has seen it all. His work has taken him from the communications headquarters for the Iraq War to Yemen in an effort to avert the Yemini Civil War, to the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention facilities in Cuba, and to The Horn of Africa’s command center for anti-pirating activities. Lawrence has helped manage crisis responses for nuclear disasters, celebrity scandals, the Boston terror bombing, the collapse of Wall Street, the Boy Scout sexual assault crisis, data breaches, and cancel culture.
He has served as the chief communications officer for two of the fastest growing technology companies in the world and as the chief global digital strategist for the world’s largest public relations agency. He has shaped the highest profile PR battles in the media and entertainment space for Roku and helped to define the future of crisis engagement in the new streaming landscape.
During more than a decade spent in Washington, DC, Lawrence served in the executive branch of government as a member of President Bush’s communications team as the director of Public Liaison for the United States Department of Defense for Secretaries Rumsfeld and Gates. He accepted a further assignment from the President in 2004 to Baghdad, Iraq where he served as a White House spokesperson for the US Ambassador and the Coalition Provisional Authority.
Lawrence was previously a commissioned public affairs officer in the United States Navy with service aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier and the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, the USS Nebraska. As a Naval officer, Dallas helped lead the crisis communications component of the War Games capstone exercises for the Unite...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Men of Grit – Into the Wilderness: A 40 Day Challenge to Renew Your Faith, Restore Your Masculinity, and Re-energize Your Family by Jerry Adams, Timothy Reigle
Dec 29, 2024
Men of Grit - Into the Wilderness: A 40 Day Challenge to Renew Your Faith, Restore Your Masculinity, and Re-energize Your Family by Jerry Adams, Timothy Reigle
Amazon.com
Intothewildernessblog.com
Men of Grit - Into The Wilderness:
A 40-Day Challenge to Renew Your Faith, Restore Your Masculinity, and Re-energize Your Family
is a bold call to reject comfort and complacency. Today is the day to rise from the couch, don the full armor of God, and engage in the fight! Words alone won't change men or the world; it’s time to take action!
This book serves as a rallying point for Christian men to unite and wage the noble battle of faith side by side, becoming the strong men and warriors God designed and saved us to be. These 40 days will challenge you to face yourself, push you out of your comfort zone, and, using Biblical principles, guide you to become a Godly “Man of Grit.”
Whether you're married with children or single, God has a purpose for you as a man. This challenge will help you discover it. You’ll develop a closer, more intimate relationship with Jesus, learn the Biblical roles of men as leaders, husbands, and fathers, and build a legacy of unbreakable strength.
You will be tested, face trials and temptations, and emerge on the other side as a mighty warrior of the King, powerful in faith, confident in your masculinity, and strong in leading your loved ones in the ways of God.
Are you ready to step up, embrace the challenge, and enter Into the Wilderness?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover the Healing Power of Hydrogen with Greg the Hydrogen Man
Dec 29, 2024
Discover the Healing Power of Hydrogen with Greg the Hydrogen Man
Greg The Hydrogen Man on YouTube: Uprising144K
Holy Hydrogen Website: holyhydrogen.com
About the Guest(s):
Greg, The Hydrogen Man is a renowned molecular hydrogen therapy trailblazer, researcher, and specialist. He is best known for his YouTube channel "Uprising144K," where he shares insights and knowledge on the health benefits of molecular hydrogen. Greg's journey into hydrogen therapy began after he suffered from severe health issues, including depression and a heart condition. His extensive research and personal application of hydrogen therapy have not only transformed his own health but have also inspired many others.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, we dive into the transformative world of molecular hydrogen therapy with Greg, The Hydrogen Man. A pioneer in the field, Greg shares his personal journey from debilitating health conditions to recovery and vitality through hydrogen therapy. This episode is not just about science; it's about hope, resilience, and the quest for optimal health.
Greg's story is compelling and filled with insights into how molecular hydrogen, a compound with over 2000 supporting studies, can dramatically enhance health and well-being. Through the detailed narrative, listeners gain an understanding of how hydrogen therapy can potentially alleviate conditions like depression, heart problems, and even neurological conditions. Greg emphasizes the importance of choosing the right equipment, debunking myths about various hydrogen products, and the unparalleled purity and efficacy of Japanese technologies in hydrogen production. The conversation also explores the broader implications for mental and physical health, shining a spotlight on an exciting frontier in health and wellness.
Key Takeaways:
Molecular Hydrogen Science: Hydrogen gas dissolved in water offers numerous health benefits, supported by extensive studies and results, especially from Japanese research.
Importance of Quality Equipment: Greg advises against using inferior hydrogen products that utilize unsafe materials, instead championing high-quality Japanese technology.
Personal Health Transformation: Greg's battle with severe depression and heart issues highlights hydrogen's potential to promote recovery and enhance health.
Beyond Drinking: Hydrogen therapy can involve inhalation as well, which has shown to improve neurological function and blood flow.
Diet and Lifestyle: Alongside hydrogen therapy, a healthy diet, hydration, and physical activity are crucial for wellbeing.
Notable Quotes:
"The human body needs to be at its best if you want to be happy, healthy, active, and for your brain to work right."
"Japan is literally number one in the world with its hydrogen technology; their devices are the most reliable and pure."
"The things that I've done to my poor body were not good, but now, with hydrogen therapy, I've got my life back."
"Hydrogen is truly a miracle compound, supporting everything from heart issues to neurological recovery."
"Without good health, you can't enjoy your life or be good to others."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hesed: Does the Tanakh Foreshadow Jesus? (The Loving-kindness of G-d) by Mark Stouffer
Dec 27, 2024
Hesed: Does the Tanakh Foreshadow Jesus? (The Loving-kindness of G-d) by Mark Stouffer
Amazon.com
Lovingkindnessofadonai.com
WHILE arguing with the Jewish religious leaders, Jesus said, “You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is these that bear witness of Me; . . .” In this series of books we will examine the Tanakh in order to see if Jesus' claim has any merit.
In Hesed we will consider if the sacrificial system prescribed in the Torah prefigures Jesus’ death on the cross. We will do so by asking such root level questions as:
Why did the Jews need to sacrifice lambs at the first Passover in order to be exempt from G-d’s judgement? After all, they were the victims in this event of slavery and oppression.
Why did the High Priest need to immediately exit G-d’s presence once he sprinkled the blood in the Holy of Holies? Didn't the blood atone for his sins on Yom Kippur?
et.al.
We will also examine the lives of Joseph, Moses, David, and Daniel. For, there are some noticeable similarities between their lives and Jesus’ life. The question is, were these details purposely inserted in the Tanakh to foreshadow Jesus, or is this just a coincidence?
Join author Mark Stouffer as he seeks to understand the intended meaning of the Biblical authors.
Hesed is for Jewish people who want to know the truth about Jesus. It is also good for Christians who want to learn about the Tanakh, or Old Testament.About the author
Mark Stouffer is a retired engineer who lives with his family in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in 1960 and grew up loving sports. Mark graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Ohio State in 1983. After college, G-d reached out to Mark. G-d held Mark’s heart in His hand and said, “I am here.” Mark received Jesus as his L-rd and Savior, and everything changed.
Mark has a passion for the Bible, which he has been studying and teaching for over 40 years. It has always been Mark's goal to learn the message that each Bible author intended as opposed to trying to make the Bible agree with his beliefs. Out of His grace, G-d called Mark to write this important four volume series. Indeed, the subject of these books was never Mark’s idea.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I Drank From The Nile, A Memoir by Katya Dunko
Dec 26, 2024
I Drank From The Nile, A Memoir by Katya Dunko
Katyadunko.com
About the Guest(s):
Katya Dunko is a Ukrainian-American writer whose journey has taken her across 33 countries and four continents. A former resident of Egypt, Katya is an author with a forthcoming memoir titled "I Drank from the Nile," which delves into her personal experiences with addiction, toxic relationships, and generational pain. After immigrating to the U.S. at a young age, Katya found herself grappling with addiction, but she ultimately transformed her life and is hopeful about inspiring others with her story. Katya is based in Reno, Nevada, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and two cats. She is also interested in music production and painting, along with managing family properties and working part-time as a realtor.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show as he dives into the riveting and inspirational journey of Katya Dunko, a Ukrainian-American writer preparing to release her memoir, "I Drank from the Nile." In this compelling episode, Katya opens up about her experiences with addiction, her international adventures, and the powerful story of reclaiming her life. This episode promises insights into resilience, personal transformation, and the courage it takes to start anew.
Throughout the episode, Katya shares her experiences navigating life as an immigrant, battling opioid addiction, and finding herself in the heart of Egypt. Her journey is marked by her decision to confront her struggles head-on, eventually leading her to escape a dangerous situation and transform her life. Through her story, Katya hopes to inspire listeners to find strength and courage within themselves to break free from generational cycles of pain. Listen in to discover how Katya overcame her challenges and what she learned about self-worth and transformation.
Key Takeaways:
Katya Dunko's memoir, "I Drank from the Nile," is a candid exploration of overcoming addiction and generational pain.
Her journey includes living in Egypt, where she confronted dangerous relationships and found her inner resilience.
Through self-deconstruction and transformation, Katya was able to break free from the cycle of her past and start anew.
The episode highlights themes of perseverance, finding self-worth, and the importance of reclaiming one's narrative.
Katya's story serves as a beacon of hope for others struggling with trauma, encouraging them to rewrite their futures.
Notable Quotes:
"I'm gonna do something really bold, and I'm gonna move to Egypt and survive and, you know, teach English and be this awesome person."
"The memoir is for people that want to find their worth or struggling to find their worth and their place in this world."
"I made a promise that I will not pass this pain on to my daughter. I cannot, because that's what my mother did to me."
"It was the lowest, but the most resilient moment of my life."
"Hopefully, the story inspires everybody to reclaim and rewrite their life because it's never too late."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Flood Defense: The Future of Inflatable Barriers with FlowStop at CES Show 2025
Dec 26, 2024
Revolutionizing Flood Defense: The Future of Inflatable Barriers with FlowStop at CES Show 2025
Flowstop.co
About the Guest(s):
Alex Cammarano is a French entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the U.S., currently the Founder and Senior Managing Director of FlowStop US, an American subsidiary of FlowStop Industry. Based in Oakland, California, Alex has a diverse entrepreneurial background, having started his career as the founder and CEO of an innovative art platform, Lighted, which aimed at digitizing and democratizing art. He was also on the founding team of Atra Health, a biotech company researching psychedelics for menopause and PMS. His journey led him to FlowStop through a mutual investment that evolved into a full-time role, where he's now focused on innovating flood barrier solutions.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Alex Cammarano, a visionary in the field of flood prevention technology. Centrally focused on the innovation and evolution of FlowStop, an inflatable flood barrier, Alex delves into the intricacies and advantages of this cutting-edge product. With global climate change driving an increase in natural disasters like floods, FlowStop offers a convenient, reliable solution that replaces traditional sandbags and aids in preventing water damage to buildings.
The conversation touches on the challenges faced due to changing weather patterns, the importance of proactive disaster readiness, and how FlowStop's unique inflatable design helps mitigate risk effectively. Alex shares insights about the journey of launching in the U.S., the potential for insurance incentives, and FlowStop's presence at CES 2025. With an emphasis on strategic business development and harnessing innovation, Alex envisions a future where homes and critical infrastructures, such as nuclear facilities and commercial buildings, are equipped with efficient flood barriers. As this technology continues to expand globally, FlowStop stands as a testament to entrepreneurial resilience and ingenuity.
Key Takeaways:
FlowStop is a customizable, inflatable flood barrier designed for easy deployment to protect buildings from water damage.
Natural disasters related to flooding account for a significant portion of worldwide insurance claims, highlighting the need for innovative solutions like FlowStop.
The product has received endorsements from nuclear facilities in France and has a growing presence across Europe and the United States.
Alex Cammarano's entrepreneurial journey leverages previous experiences with startups in art digitization and health biotech to bring flood protection innovations to market.
FlowStop is seeking to collaborate with insurance companies to provide homeowners with effective, financially accessible means of flood prevention.
Notable Quotes:
"Flooding is one of the worst natural disasters in the world, affecting 90% of all national disasters."
"FlowStop is a revolutionary inflatable barrier designed to efficiently and easily protect structures from floods."
"The beauty of FlowStop is its simplicity and effectiveness, replacing heavy sandbags with a lightweight, durable alternative."
"In areas of rising climate change threats, solutions like Flow Stop are crucial for both residential and commercial safety."
"In France, insurance companies are already adopting FlowStop, and soon, we hope the U.S. will follow."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In by Robert Bordone, Joel Salinas M.D.
Dec 25, 2024
Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In by Robert Bordone, Joel Salinas M.D.
Conflictresiliencebook.com
Amazon.com
Two former Harvard faculty—one an internationally-recognized negotiator and conflict management expert from Harvard Law, the other a leading behavioral neurologist and cutting-edge scientist from Harvard Med—join forces to introduce conflict resilience: the radical act of sitting in and growing from conflict to break the bad habits that sabotage our politics, workplaces, and most important relationships.
Conflict is getting the better of us.
From our homes and community centers to C-Suites and Congress, disagreements are happening everywhere, with increasing frequency, and are being treated like zero-sum games that allow little margin for error and even less room for productive conversations. This puts a tremendous and untenable strain on our most important relationships and institutions.
Unable or unwilling to negotiate conflict with skill, we ignore it or avoid it for as long as possible; when we are forced to face it, we escalate everyday disagreements and temporary flare-ups as if they’re life-and-death. Neither approach addresses underlying issues, promotes stronger relationships, or yields satisfying results.
But there is a solution: a combined skillset and mindset that Bob Bordone calls “conflict resilience”—the ability to sit genuinely with and grow from disagreement. In this powerful, hopeful book, he and renowned neurologist Joel Salinas, MD, combine the inner mechanics of conflict—literally what’s going on in our bodies and our brains during moments of distress—with a groundbreaking three-step framework for how to navigate it:
NAME (& dig deep)
EXPLORE (& be brave)
COMMIT (& own the conflict)
In a time of increasing polarization, where consensus, agreement, and problem-solving can sometimes feel elusive, Conflict Resilience provides practical solutions to a common dilemma: How do you handle disagreements and differences with integrity while finding a way to create strong, deep, and lasting relationships?
Conflict Resilience is not another book about conflict resolution, nor is it about problem solving.
Conflict Resilience combines practical applications of advanced conflict management and study of the human brain to teach anyone how to turn conflict and negotiation into an act of union. This book provides the most cutting-edge and scientifically-grounded tools for driving agreement when possible and for empowering you to disagree better when the differences cut deep and the relationships matter most. This is a chance to bring people together, and an invitation to radically transform how we interact with our friends and families, our co-workers, our students, and our neighbors—anyone with whom we find ourselves in disagreement.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Why Can’t I Sleep Well?: 150 Common Sleep Questions Asked and Answered by Andrew Colsky LPC
Dec 24, 2024
Why Can't I Sleep Well?: 150 Common Sleep Questions Asked and Answered by Andrew Colsky LPC
Nationalsleepcenter.com
Amazon.com
“Why Can’t I sleep Well? 150 Common Sleep Questions Asked and Answered" is a comprehensive book that addresses common sleep issues, providing readers with clear, accessible answers to 150 frequently asked questions.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome, as well as everyday concerns such as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling tired despite a full night's rest. It delves into the science of sleep, explaining the role of circadian rhythms, the stages of sleep, and the impact of diet, exercise, and lifestyle on sleep quality.
Through a straightforward question-and-answer format, the book offers practical advice on how to establish a healthy sleep routine, optimize your sleep environment, and address the psychological and physical factors that might be affecting sleep. The author, an expert in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, draws on the latest research to provide evidence-based solutions, making this book a valuable resource for anyone struggling with sleep-related problems.
Whether you are looking for ways to improve your sleep hygiene, manage stress and anxiety, or understand the benefits of napping, this book is a one-stop guide for better sleep and overall well-being.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Interconnected Success: Mastering the 7 Key Areas of Impact in Business and Life by Stephan Szugat
Dec 23, 2024
Interconnected Success: Mastering the 7 Key Areas of Impact in Business and Life by Stephan Szugat
Selfcoaching365.com
Amazon.com
"Interconnected Success: Mastering the 7 Key Areas of Impact in Business and Life" invites you on a transformative voyage toward prosperity and fulfilment in both your professional endeavours and personal aspirations. Dive into the vibrant narratives of accomplished business owners, seasoned managers, and visionary entrepreneurs as they traverse the dynamic landscape of running a business.
In this compelling narrative, you'll unearth the elusive secrets to success, meticulously crafted from the wisdom of those who have walked the path before you. Bid farewell to the turmoil of uncertainty, the frustration of misalignment, and the stagnation of profitability as you embark on a journey illuminated by clarity, purpose, and strategic acumen.
Through riveting stories, actionable insights, and practical guidance, "Unlocking Success" empowers you to embrace each twist and turn of the entrepreneurial journey with confidence and resilience. Discover the joy that arises from knowing precisely what steps to take and when, as you unlock the full potential of your business and personal life alike.
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or anyone seeking to transcend the boundaries of conventional success, this book is your compass in the exhilarating maze of life and business, guiding you toward the pinnacle of achievement and fulfilment.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering Online Business: List Building and Consent-Driven Marketing with Bev Roberts
Dec 23, 2024
Mastering Online Business: List Building and Consent-Driven Marketing with Bev Roberts
Bevroberts.com
About the Guest(s):
Bev Roberts is an accomplished business mentor and author, dedicated to guiding individuals and businesses towards sustained growth and well-being, especially when navigating challenges such as chronic illness. With a rich professional background featuring an award-winning career in executive roles and consulting, Bev now thrives in helping others create and grow businesses that align with their core values. She holds a Master's in Business and is renowned for her expertise in intuitive business strategy, consent-driven marketing, and sales growth. Bev is also the author of the book "Hope in a Dark Tunnel: Your Roadmap to Wellbeing When Navigating Chronic Illness."
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another exhilarating episode of The Chris Voss Show, where we embark on an educational journey through the world of consent-driven marketing and sustainable business growth, guided by the wisdom of Bev Roberts. Bev shares insights from her critically acclaimed book "Hope in a Dark Tunnel," offering a roadmap to personal well-being for those grappling with chronic illness while simultaneously managing business aspirations. With her extensive background in business mentorship along with a focus on aligning business operations with individual passions, Bev brings a fresh perspective to building soulful client connections.
Throughout the episode, we dive deep into the strategic importance of cultivating an authentic email list, stressing the role of personalized quizzes in understanding audience segmentation. Bev shares techniques for nurturing a well-suited client base and emphasizes the necessity of maintaining open lines of communication to foster authentic business relationships. Listeners can expect to learn about the significance of business systems and processes, strategic mentorship, and ethical marketing practices that foster long-term client loyalty and growth.
Key Takeaways:
Bev Roberts emphasizes the importance of consent-driven marketing to establish authentic connections and trust with clients.
Strategic segmentation and audience understanding are achieved through well-designed quizzes, which help in attracting and retaining the right clients.
Email lists are fundamental assets to a business, offering twice the conversion for sales compared to social media interactions.
Regular maintenance and the pragmatic cultivation of email lists can enhance engagement and business growth over time.
Nurturing client relationships through personalized content and service offerings leads to sustained business success.
Notable Quotes:
"Authenticity matters because it builds trust and connection; we buy from people that we know, like, and connect with."
"I'd say you'd never want to build your business on the rented land of social media; your list is your asset."
"Conversion for sales is double from your list than it is from social media."
"What you do is nurture that list – don't think once they're on the list, it's set and forget."
"Consent-driven marketing, I feel, is the way all of us as business owners need to move towards."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Next Level Sales Coaching: How to Build a Sales Team That Stays, Sells, and Succeeds by Steve Johnson, Matthew Hawk
Dec 21, 2024
Next Level Sales Coaching: How to Build a Sales Team That Stays, Sells, and Succeeds by Steve Johnson, Matthew Hawk
Amazon.com
Do you remember being "in the trenches" as a salesperson? What did you think of your sales manager? If you're like many front-line sellers, you probably didn't think she or he was a wonderful example of leadership who could inspire you to do your best in life and in work. The unfortunate truth is that many sales managers―well-meaning though they usually are―lack the skills and know-how to help their sales teams grow and achieve greater success.
Over a combined 50 years of experience as salespeople, managers, coaches, and executives, authors Steve Johnson and Matthew Hawk have witnessed the do's and don'ts of top performing sales teams. Next Level Sales Coaching is the culmination of their experience. In this book, they distill what they have learned working with organizations like Google, Bank of America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and many more. The result is a compendium of best sales coaching practices with the power to make any sales manager into an inspirational and transformational leader.
At its heart, this book is about how to integrate a person-centered development mindset into sales environments. Readers will work through practical examples, including a self-assessment, to identify the best way to implement strong coaching programs within their organizations. Each chapter concludes with takeaway questions and tips that sales leaders can use right away. From goal setting to daily sales huddles, and sales development training to analytics, Next Level Sales Coaching covers the best practices that readers will want to implement to take sales management to the next level.About the author
Matt Hawk PhD is President of B2bTrainers. He was formerly Vice President of Instructional
Design, Sales Process, and Training Delivery at Synchrony. He began his sales career at Gartner, selling to technology vendors, and later managed the sales team for US Interactive during the dot-com era. From 2004 to 2017 he
sold, developed, and implemented dozens of customized sales performance improvement programs in the USA, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, India, and Brazil for sales managers and their teams at Fortune 500 companies through the sales training companies he founded, Retention Specialists and Customer Loyalty Specialists. Matt earned his doctorate from Yale University and is a member, contributing author, and speaker on the topic of sales enablement for the Association for Talent Development.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: A Path to Reconciliation in Our Divided Times by Gregory J. Leeson
Dec 21, 2024
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: A Path to Reconciliation in Our Divided Times by Gregory J. Leeson
Amazon.com
Gregoryleesonbooks.com
In his multi-layered work Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives, Gregory J. Leeson delves deeply into the pervasive issue of societal divisiveness and asks how to get past it. To explore the roots of this division and find solutions, he embarked on an extensive 13-month, 26,403-mile road trip across North America. In visiting 53 cities in 39 states and eight provinces, Leeson delivered 19 speeches, conversed with nearly 1,000 people, and conducted in-depth interviews with 71 participants using a protocol developed by Dr. Dan P. McAdams, a pioneer in narrative psychology from Northwestern University.
The culmination of this remarkable odyssey is a collection of 66 succinct life stories, each potentially resonant with the reader’s own experiences, offering a window into the shared human condition. The book also features 52 viewpoints on the present state and future trajectory of the United States. In the chapter “What Would You Do,” Leeson presents thought-provoking questions, including a universal one, in a unique way that compels introspective responses.
Central to Leeson’s thesis is the assertion that despite our apparent differences, our fundamental similarities bind us together, fostering deeper connections with others. For those who embrace the opportunity to employ McAdams’ interview protocol, the journey promises a transformative and cathartic experience, enriching an understanding of oneself and others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Leadership Incompetence Index: Root Causes, Red Flags, and Remedies for Learning Leaders by Damon Wells
Dec 20, 2024
The Leadership Incompetence Index: Root Causes, Red Flags, and Remedies for Learning Leaders by Damon Wells
Amazon.com
Summaryleadership.com
Why do so many leaders, despite their best intentions, struggle to lead effectively? In The Leadership Incompetence Index, G. Damon Wells provides a diagnostic framework for understanding and addressing the full spectrum of leadership dysfunction. This book breaks down the ten most common types of ineffective leaders, categorizing them from the merely inefficient to the dangerously malevolent. Through clear analysis, Wells reveals why certain leaders continually fail and offers actionable strategies to break these patterns.
Inside this book, you’ll find:
Levels of Incompetence: Learn about the Incompetence Index’s four categories, from the largely benign leaders to those whose behaviors create toxic work environments.
Red Flags and Warning Signs: Identify early warning signs and prevent potential dysfunction within teams and organizations.
The Science Behind Dysfunction: Using insights from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and game theory, Wells uncovers why these leadership failings occur and why they persist.
Detailed Profiles of Each Leadership Type: Explore vivid case studies of the disorganized leader, the visionary who can’t execute, the fearful leader, the inflexible manager, and others.
Mitigation Strategies: Go beyond identifying problems with practical steps to transform leadership weaknesses into strengths.
This book is essential reading for leaders, HR professionals, and aspiring managers who are dedicated to self-improvement and organizational success. Whether you’re struggling with your own leadership challenges or seeking to improve team dynamics, The Leadership Incompetence Index provides a roadmap to diagnose, understand, and remedy common pitfalls in leadership. Start your journey to more effective leadership today!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From Doctor to CEO: Dr. Hany Demian’s Entrepreneurial Journey Unveiled
Dec 20, 2024
From Doctor to CEO: Dr. Hany Demian's Entrepreneurial Journey Unveiled
Biospine.com
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Hany Demian is a globally recognized expert in spine care, known for his pioneering work in minimally invasive spine surgery and anti-aging medicine. Originally from Egypt, Dr. Damien relocated to North America, where he built a successful career in chronic pain management. He later transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding Biop Spine, a leading institute in innovative spinal treatments. Dr. Damien has significantly contributed to redefining spine care through his leadership and dedication to patient well-being.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of the Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss speaks with the remarkable Dr. Hany Demian about his transformative journey from being a medical doctor to a visionary entrepreneur. Dr. Hany Demian, a pioneering force in spine care innovation, shares his experiences and insights into founding the Biop Spine Institute, which is revolutionizing the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at the intricacies involved in shifting from practicing medicine to running a successful medical business.
Throughout the episode, Chris and Dr. Hany Demian explore the challenges and triumphs encountered on the path of entrepreneurship, especially in the medical industry. From micromanaging difficulties to learning crucial business skills, Dr. Hany Demian’s experiences offer valuable lessons on leadership and growth. The conversation navigates through the hurdles of managing human capital, adapting to new medical technologies like AI, and the importance of investing in oneself to expand capabilities. Dr. Damien emphasizes how Biop Spine stands out by offering groundbreaking spine surgeries and treatments aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
From Medicine to Business: Dr. Hany Demian transitioned from a medical professional in Egypt to a successful entrepreneur in the spine care industry in North America.
Innovative Spine Care: Biop Spine Institute is at the forefront of spine surgery, providing minimally invasive procedures with significantly reduced recovery times.
Entrepreneurial Challenges: Managing a medical business involves unique challenges, from dealing with micromanagement to adapting to business and medical advancements.
Continual Learning: The necessity of ongoing education in both medical and business practices to stay ahead in the field is paramount.
Leadership Evolution: Understanding the role of a CEO evolves with time, from micromanaging to setting company directions and fostering growth.
Notable Quotes:
"Invest where you have unfair advantage." – Dr. Hany Demian
"The first person who helped me was my wife. She pushed me really hard to begin." – Dr. Hany Demian
"You have to continue learning. It's quite important." – Dr. Hany Demian
"Anyone can become the CEO, but learning to manage and lead is a process." – Dr. Hany Demian
"Nobody should turn on or turn off the light without telling me. It was mad until I learned what a CEO is." – Dr. Hany Demian
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Innovative Insurance Solutions for California’s Wildfire Crisis Unveiled with Wows Insurance Services
Dec 18, 2024
Innovative Insurance Solutions for California's Wildfire Crisis Unveiled with Wows Insurance Services
Wowsinsurance.com
About the Guest(s):
Robert Feldman is the CEO and co-founder of Wows Insurance Services, specializing in providing innovative insurance solutions for homeowners in high-risk fire areas, particularly in California. With over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, Robert is a recognized speaker and thought leader, specifically in the realm of uninsurable properties. He has also served on numerous task forces working with senior leadership in various insurance carriers to address and mitigate insurance crises in states like California and Florida.
Episode Summary:
In this intriguing episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Robert Feldman, an innovator in the insurance sector, to discuss the burgeoning challenges and solutions in the field of fire insurance. As the CEO and co-founder of Wows Insurance Services, Robert explores the multifaceted crises the insurance industry faces due to increasing wildfire risks in the Western United States, particularly California and Nevada. Listeners are provided with a comprehensive overview of how these developments could transform the existing paradigms of risk assessment and insurance provisions.
Robert elaborates on how Wows Insurance Services is addressing these challenges by implementing innovative insurance programs that not only aid brokers but also provide viable options for homeowners. The conversation delves into the intricacies of transferable insurance policies, actuarial sound practices, and the potential expansion into other markets, all of which promise to bring about significant change in the way insurance is offered and managed. Robert also highlights the critical role of Cal Fire and other technological advancements that are making homes more defensible against wildfires, setting a precedent for future residential safety standards.
Key Takeaways:
Wows Insurance Services is pioneering new and flexible insurance solutions for homes in high-risk fire zones, including transferable policies from sellers to buyers.
The insurance industry needs a paradigm shift to adapt to climate change challenges, including more regionalized and risk-specific insurance approaches.
Technological advancements and improved fire hardening techniques are crucial in reducing the destruction caused by wildfires.
Current insurance premiums are skyrocketing, especially impacting seniors with fixed incomes, prompting innovative responses from companies like Wows.
Notable Quotes:
"Anything's insurable, man. It's just a question of cost." – Robert Feldman
"Insurance companies have been the definition of Einstein's theory of insanity, doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result." – Robert Feldman
"We're really working to fix the crisis of what's going on right now." – Robert Feldman
"If you don't have insurance, guess what? You don't have a house." – Robert Feldman
"Stop thinking that there's only one choice or you have no choices. There are always choices." – Robert Feldman
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlock Big Tax Savings with Renewable Energy Credits with B•10 Energy
Dec 18, 2024
Unlock Big Tax Savings with Renewable Energy Credits with B•10 Energy
B10energy.com
About the Guest(s):
Eric Gordon is the Vice President of Professional Services at B•10 Energy, a company specializing in renewable energy tax credits. He holds a degree from Boise State University and began his career in accounting before transitioning to commercial real estate. Gordon's professional journey includes a stint as an auditor with Deloitte, where he sharpened skills in areas such as pre-acquisition due diligence and asset purchase negotiations. Outside of his professional commitments, Eric is an avid traveler, baseball fan, and enjoys spending quality time with his family.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss speaks with Eric Gordon, the VP of Professional Services at B•10 Energy, a firm dedicated to assisting individuals and corporations in saving money through renewable energy tax credits. With a blend of insightful conversation and humor, the episode delves into B•10 Energy's mission of making accounting — and by extension, tax savings — an exciting and profitable endeavor for its clients.
Eric Gordon discusses the intricacies and benefits of tax credits, particularly focusing on the renewable energy sector. The dialogue covers how B 10 Energy positions itself as a unique player in helping businesses and individuals maximize tax savings, emphasizing the opportunity to invest in tax credits at a discount. Gordon attributes much of his interest in accounting and tax strategy to a motivating early experience with an academic mentor, highlighting how the right guidance can pivot a career trajectory. He opens up about the company's vision of enabling businesses to change the world by offering tools that enhance their financial health.
Key Takeaways:
The Difference Between Deductions and Credits: Understanding the unique characteristics of tax credits, which provide a direct dollar-for-dollar reduction in tax liability, unlike deductions.
Investment Opportunities in Tax Credits: Insights into how profitable corporations and high net worth individuals can leverage renewable energy tax credits for substantial tax savings.
Transferability of Tax Credits: Highlighting recent changes stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act, which allows tax credits to become transferable for the first time.
Strategic Use of Tax Credits: The pivotal role tax credits play in financial planning for those with significant passive income or those who own C-corporations.
Educational Mission: Eric Gordon emphasizes the importance of educating clients and the general public about tax strategies, making them more accessible and actionable.
Notable Quotes:
"At B•10 Energy, we want to help those changing the world have more resources to keep on changing it."
"Understanding some accounting, some taxation can do wonders for business owners and entrepreneurs out there."
"The credits are a way the government incentivizes certain behaviors and supports specific industries."
"If you're going to spend a hundred dollars, might as well spend ninety and benefit from it."
"It's all about the time value of money, and making sure you're utilizing your capital wisely."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Secrets of the Secondary Mortgage Market: How Abby Shemesh Transformed Crisis into Opportunity
Dec 16, 2024
Secrets of the Secondary Mortgage Market: How Abby Shemesh Transformed Crisis into Opportunity
Amerinotexchange.com
About the Guest(s):
Abby Shemesh is the co-founder and managing partner of Amerinote Xchange LLC, and the CEO of Amerinote Capital Funding, LLC. With an extensive background in the secondary mortgage market since 1999, Abby carries a vast experience in handling high-volume and high-ticket mortgage portfolio purchases. His journey started in the primary mortgage market before transitioning to secondary markets in 2006, where he has excelled. Abby is an autodidact, having self-taught himself various business, material, and spiritual disciplines, marking a significant career with an emphasis on self-improvement and education.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show Podcast, host Chris Voss welcomes Abby Shemesh, a pioneer in the secondary mortgage market, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and insights into mortgage trading. Abby, with his rich background, paints a vivid picture of how he navigated the tumultuous waters of the mortgage industry, especially during the 2008 financial crisis. Listeners can expect to learn about Abby's strategies for surviving economic downturns, the intricacies of mortgage trades, and the essential role of digital marketing in sustaining business growth.
Abby Shemesh dives into the nuances of the mortgage buying and trading business, describing how Amerin Note Exchange serves both retail and institutional clients by providing liquidity in the mortgage market. He outlines the significance of digital marketing in his company's success, recounting his transition from traditional to digital strategies which fueled growth during challenging times. With a remarkably high closing ratio of 96%, Abby reveals the secret to successful mortgage trading while sharing personal anecdotes that highlight his resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and those interested in the mortgage industry.
Key Takeaways:
Surrounding Business Landscape: Abby explains how the secondary mortgage market thrives on providing liquidity, describing the roles banks and private lenders play.
Entrepreneurial Resilience: Abby shares how his father's work ethic and his own determination enabled him to pivot successfully during the financial crisis.
Importance of Digital Marketing: Digital marketing was crucial to Abby’s business survival and growth, even outperforming traditional marketing strategies.
Unique Sales Proposition: The company’s approach includes options like partial loan purchases, which cater to unique financial needs of clients.
Market Insights: Abby discusses how economic trends, like those in 2008, directly influence the mortgage market and its players.
Notable Quotes:
"We provide liquidity to the secondary mortgage market to keep the Ferris wheel going round and round."
"We really take for granted in this country the ease in which one can go down that entrepreneurial journey."
"It was the digital marketing that really supercharged our success."
"The last thing we want is properties; we want the paper, not the bricks."
"I learned a lot from my father's mistakes… his experiences."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Moments In Time: Stories About Artists and Songs Of The 50s, 60s, And 70s. For Fans of Music … From A Music Fan Paperback by Tom Locke
Dec 15, 2024
Moments In Time: Stories About Artists and Songs Of The 50s, 60s, And 70s. For Fans of Music ... From A Music Fan Paperback by Tom Locke
Amazon.com
Mitstories.com
Hubcs.com
In February 2024 "Moments In Time" received its 5th award when it was selected as a Book Excellence Award Winner in the Music Category. Out of thousands of books that were entered into the 2024 Book Excellence Awards competition, I am honored that my book was selected for its high quality writing, design and overall market appeal.
Moments In Time is all about music. This book will put a smile on your face as the author, Tom Locke, takes you back in time to the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s with entertaining, informative stories about known and forgotten artists and songs. To top it off, Tom has made this book interactive by creating access to the songs featured in each of these stories. One click and you’ll be listening, singing, and dancing.
These stories will provide you with answers to questions about artists and their songs. How did Tommy James come up with the title for his hit record, “Mony Mony”? Who was the three-time Oscar winner to have a Top 10 record at the age of 67? What motivated Doc Pomus to write “Save The Last Dance For Me”? When did the original version of “Blue Velvet” appear on the music charts? What singer was classified as a two-time “one-hit wonder”?
The perfect escape back to yesteryear, these stories will provide insight for both young and old, and perhaps jog your memory about the fun times you experienced because of this era of music, which continues to be embraced today.
“I have met many people in the field of Rock & Roll these past 60 years, but no one has impressed me more when it comes to reflecting on the history of this music genre. Tom Locke is a true Rock & Roll historian who really knows the detailed history of the evolution of this great music. He has written a book that is worth its weight in Solid Gold." – Mr. Music, Norm N. Nite, legendary Deejay & Author
Tom Locke lives in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, spending the majority of his time writing and executive producing in the entertainment industry. Over the past 25 years, Tom has also studied and consulted on the impact of digital technology in business. It was during this period of time that he introduced the online world to his music creation, “Moments In Time.”
He has a passion for music. Writing this book was a natural for him as he was weaned on the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s while growing up in Toronto. The book became a reality thanks to the online listening audience at Treasure Island Oldies, who encouraged Tom to share his impeccably researched music segments that he has produced on a weekly basis for this show since August 2000.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AI Revolutionizes Video Innovative Tool Production with Shuffll
Dec 14, 2024
AI Revolutionizes Video Innovative Tool Production with Shuffll
shuffll.com
About the Guest(s):
Isaac Gili is the CEO of Shuffll, a groundbreaking AI-driven company revolutionizing video creation for marketers. With an extensive background in AI, data issues, and marketing technology, Isaac began his coding journey at the tender age of seven. He launched his first company at 24, growing it to a 25-person operation before moving on to start his previous startup, which resulted in a successful exit. Isaac's vision at Shuffll aims to streamline video production processes by utilizing advanced AI to replace traditional, labor-intensive methods.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss introduces Isaac Gili, the dynamic CEO of Shuffll, an AI-driven startup transforming the landscape of video creation for entrepreneurs and businesses. With Chris's trademark energy and sharp insights, the episode dives into the burgeoning Israeli tech scene and how AI is reshaping industries by making video production more accessible and efficient. Isaac shares his personal journey from a precocious young coder to a successful entrepreneur, and how his current company, Shuffle, is democratizing video content creation with cutting-edge AI technology.
Explore the intricacies of Shuffll's platform, which promises to automate video creation, and how it’s revolutionizing the way companies can produce high-quality content quickly. Isaac reveals the finer workings of Shuffle's AI system, offering marketers tools to create everything from thought leadership content to product demos without needing a full production team. The episode also examines broader implications of AI technology, addressing common fears around its rapid advancement, and hints at what the future might hold for AI across multiple sectors.
Key Takeaways:
AI-Powered Innovation: Shuffll uses AI to enable marketers to create professional videos that can replace traditional production teams, cutting down production time to just 15 minutes.
Simplified Video Creation: The platform integrates scriptwriting, storyboarding, and post-production processes, making it accessible even for non-experts.
Collaboration Features: Shuffll allows users to collaborate on projects by sending video structures to colleagues and clients, facilitating seamless teamwork and feedback integration.
AI and Trust: Isaac highlights the importance of maintaining authenticity in video content, suggesting that using real people rather than avatars can build better audience connections.
Future of AI: Isaac predicts AI will permeate various devices and industries, transforming processes while also requiring regulatory oversight to prevent misuse.
Notable Quotes:
"It's almost if you had AI agents helping you every step of the way."
"I have a creative brain, but some people really have a creative brain."
"You create a thought leadership video, and it's not Chris Voss talking, then who cares?"
"AI is so helpful for juicing the creative part of my brain."
"It's like another tool. It's a new era, and professionals have to adapt."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Public Speakers – You’re not all that: 12 Reasons Why Event Planners Won’t Hire You by Orly Amor
Dec 14, 2024
Public Speakers - You're not all that: 12 Reasons Why Event Planners Won't Hire You by Orly Amor
Amazon.com
Meetorlyamor.com
Are you a public speaker who is finding it hard to get engagements?
Would you like to change that and be able to pick and choose your work?
Now you can!
With ‘Public Speakers, You’re Not All That! – 12 Reasons Why Event Planners Won’t Hire You,’ you can learn the most common mistakes that are made and what you can do differently. Such as:
How you can triple your income and double your time off
Exploding the myths that surround public speaking
Facts about the business side of public speaking
Learning how to stand out above the competition
Being patient and persevering
The importance of preparation and consistency
And lots more…
Learning to treat public speaking as a business is the cornerstone of your success and THE EXCITING NEW BOOK “Public Speakers, You’re Not All That” is the book that will change your approach and help you find the success you crave!
Orly has been a Public Speaker for 23 Years and for the past 9 years she has helped hundreds of speakers get their message monetized. She is the creator of "Business in a Box for Public Speakers" and a Business Coach for Public Speakers as well. So, I'm thrilled she's finally sharing her secrets with the world.
Speaking in public, whether it is to a small group of a few or an audience of thousands, takes a particular skill that doesn’t come naturally to many. While a certain few seem to entertain and get plenty of work effortlessly, others find it a challenge to get hired.
Get a copy today. Get more public speaking engagements tomorrow!
About the author
Orly Amor is an internationally known speaker, business coach for public speakers, Networking Expert and author of several books. Founder of the Health & Wellness Network of Commerce, the Social Wow Factor Conferences and The Global Mentoring Center.
Soon after earning both MBA and Law Degrees, she dedicated her life and career to creating prosperity by helping others realize their own mission-based goals and dreams. Extensive experience as a Certified Behavioral Analyst has made her indispensable as a coach to many influential corporate leaders. Despite the impressive education and success as a businesswoman, Orly remains remarkably humble, authentic, and a very engaging speaker.
In addition to being, a great public speaker herself, and a great networker for the past ten years, she has helped Public Speakers create their Business Model for Public Speaking. Her gift is to show them how to monetize their craft by taking it seriously and having what she calls “Business in A Box for Public Speakers.” thereby teaching them how to fish, increase their revenue and create referral partners through Networking.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How Horses and Hypnosis Can Change Your Life Forever
Dec 12, 2024
How Horses and Hypnosis Can Change Your Life Forever
Outofchaostherapy.com
Equineassistedtraining.com
About the Guest(s):
Sarah Wellband is a seasoned expert in cognitive behavioral therapy and a certified control system workshop presenter. She spent two decades as a successful independent mortgage broker in London and Dublin before retiring to central Portugal in 2007 to pursue her passion for horses. Despite her initial retirement, Sarah's dedication to self-improvement and mental wellness continued to grow. She qualified to level four in cognitive behavioral therapy and trained under Tim Box in remedial hypnosis. Today, Sarah offers a unique therapy practice using non-verbal communication to aid personal development and resolve deep-seated issues.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss on his 16-year hit journey with "The Chris Voss Show" as he hosts a thought-provoking conversation with Sarah Wellband, a distinguished expert in cognitive behavioral therapy and remedial hypnosis. Discover Sarah's fascinating transition from a mortgage broker to a therapist and how her retirement shifted to exploring communication skills through equine non-verbal body language and expanding her expertise in mental health therapies.
This episode delves into Sarah's insights on the subconscious mind and its effect on behaviors formed in childhood. Keywords such as "cognitive behavioral therapy," "subconscious mind," "remedial hypnosis," and "mind communication" dominate the discussion. Listeners learn how deep-seated beliefs can lead to issues like anxiety, trauma, and unhealthy habits. Sarah shares techniques to identify and alter these subconscious behaviors, offering hope for real transformation. Her innovative approach emphasizes the urgency of addressing mental health concerns and reshaping one's life narrative for greater fulfillment and peace.
Key Takeaways:
Learn how cognitive behavioral therapy and remedial hypnosis can help unlock and transform subconscious beliefs.
Discover the impact of childhood experiences on adult behaviors, particularly around issues like anxiety and phobias.
Understand the importance of updating outdated subconscious beliefs to better align with adult life goals.
Explore how non-verbal body language, especially from horses, can teach effective communication skills.
Gain a fresh perspective on resolving trauma and anxiety through direct subconscious communication, bypassing traditional hypnosis techniques.
Notable Quotes:
"The subconscious wants two things: it wants you to be happy, and it wants you to be safe."
"What the mind learns, the mind can unlearn."
"Anxiety is the emotion that tells you when something is too important to ignore."
"We are very simple creatures. We want to be safe, we want to be happy."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Businesses Don’t Fail They Commit Suicide: How to Survive Success and Thrive in Good Times and Bad by Larry Mandelberg
Dec 12, 2024
Businesses Don't Fail They Commit Suicide: How to Survive Success and Thrive in Good Times and Bad by Larry Mandelberg
Amazon.com
Mandelberg.biz
Symptoms that Your Business May be About to Commit Suicide... Do constant disruptions and distractions make you feel like the business is managing you rather than you're managing the business? Do the Board and senior managers disagree on major decisions? Is one department or department head the source of most problems? Is conflict within the leadership team undermining staff morale? If your business is suffering from any of the above problems then it's time to do something about it. No business ever failed because they ran out of money. Most businesses fail because their success brings unfamiliar problems that leaders and managers do not know how to solve. Running out of money is simply a lagging indicator of prior bad decisions and a failure to anticipate change. This book shows you how to anticipate change, manage internal conflict, and leverage it to your advantage. With real-life stories that explore common situations, angst, and humor in ways that are understandable and insightful, Mandelberg - The problems that come with success and how to manage them - The infallible crystal ball that lets you see change coming before it's too late - Eight operational must-haves and how your organization ranks - Exiting the 'whack-a-mole' cycle with problems that don't get fixed - Turning change done unto you into change done unto others, and of course, - Why businesses fail Based on over 40 years of experience and interviews with over 250 business leaders, Mandelberg explains how to avoid failure and build a strong, successful business that lasts. Click 'buy now' and prepare your business to survive success!About the author
Larry Mandelberg solves complex problems.
Then again, he had a four-generation head start. This consultant, speaker and author represents the 5th generation of his family’s business, so he inherited “170 years of organizational success experience.”
Larry has launched four start-ups, led a merger, and performed a successful turnaround. (That’s evidence of six complex problems, solved.)
He is an effective catalyst for change who achieved new levels of efficacy and growth for businesses in industries as diverse as software, automotive, education and agriculture.
A prolific writer, Larry has published more than 80 columns. As a sought-after speaker, Mandelberg has delivered more than 60 business-changing keynotes and workshops. He has been a guest on television and radio programs talking about business and entrepreneurship. Through his consulting practice he provides leadership development, executive coaching, ethics training and strategic planning to mid-sized organizations and their Boards.
Mr. Mandelberg is a student of organizational lifecycles and has developed a system to help business owners master change and create sustainable growth. His new book, Businesses Don't Fail, They Commit Suicide provides a roadmap for executing his system.
In addition to his role as Chairman for Innovative Education Management, Larry has provided training for Cooperative Personnel Services, taught team building classes for the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy, and received his MBA from Drexel University. He has been married to his wife Nancy for 42 yea
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Love, Norm: Inspiration of a Jewish American Fighter Pilot (Modern Jewish History) by Norman M. Shulman
Dec 12, 2024
Love, Norm: Inspiration of a Jewish American Fighter Pilot (Modern Jewish History) by Norman M. Shulman
Amazon.com
Lovenormmemoir.com
Norm Shulman’s relationship with his stepson Greg Levenson had always been stable and warm, but it altered when Greg decided to enlist in the Air Force at age 27. This unexpected decision brought them even closer together, and Norm came to realize that his whole family history had much support to offer Greg.
Cognizant of past anti-Semitic stereotypes persisting about Jewish participation in the military, Norm wanted to help prepare Greg to feel comfortable in his own identity. So, Norm decided to write letters that connected Greg to the many Jewish military heroes who had preceded him. From Judah Maccabee to fighter pilots from today’s recent history, these profiles in courage and heroism brought Greg foundation and strength, and they offer readers a breadth of knowledge from every corner of Jewish history.
Norm’s letters to Greg make up one core of Love, Norm; the other is Norm’s own multigenerational story of Jewish military heroes. As the son of Jewish immigrants whose place in America was hard-won, Norm chronicles what it was like to feel his identity pulled in different directions and how to hold fast to it nonetheless.
Love, Norm is a multifaceted retelling of inspirational profiles of famous Jewish fighters from across history, and it is also the singular story of how one man dug into his own past and found pieces to preserve his Jewish identity. Together, empathetically channeled through his heartfelt letters and remembrances, Love, Norm shares a collected wisdom with the next generation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Getting Divorced… Now What? Your Go-To-Guide On How To Make The Process Of Divorce Less Painful by Rachel King
Dec 11, 2024
Getting Divorced… Now What? Your Go-To-Guide On How To Make The Process Of Divorce Less Painful by Attorney Rachel King
Thelawyerking.com
Rachel King, lead litigation attorney at King Law Firm Attorneys at Law, Inc., has a new book being released soon. We talked to Rachel about the book, Getting Divorced… Now What? and the challenges one might face when representing themselves during divorce.
1. What is Getting Divorced… Now What?
It is everything I have learned over a decade of practicing litigation. It is my attempt to share the inside scoop on divorce in a way that is helpful for individuals facing divorce, which includes case studies, general legal information, tips and tricks—all written without legalese.
2. What Inspired you to write the book?
I found that the expectations clients have in a divorce vary hugely but are also unrealistic when compared to the law and are often driven by emotion. This can cause a person to get completely off track and make their case worse. I wanted to share a different perspective, one that many people never get (details attorneys feel are unpopular) attorneys feel the or have to pay a lot of money for (hiring their own attorney).
3. How did you choose the real-life stories included in the book?
I’ve watched thousands of people in court—I’ve seen it all. So, I looked at a lot of common scenarios and tried to pick situations that are most likely to be encountered or that illustrate a specific issue in the best way. My goal is to share stories that show ‘you are not alone’ while bringing credibility to the information I am sharing. Of course, the real-life stories included in the book are only based on people and families; the details and the players in each one have been changed.
4. Do the stories offer a comprehensive look at the challenges faced during a divorce?
I definitely had to balance comprehensive with taking people down the rabbit hole. (Believe me, I could have written an entire series—and maybe I will!) My goal is to be a helpful resource, not a law school course. Therefore, I focused on what I considered the most common issues, and concepts that are misunderstood, or unpopular realities that no one is talking about in divorce.
5. In your opinion, what is the most influential real-life story in the book?
I love the stories that share empowerment. Divorce is hard. Showing that people can have a successful outcome through divorce is important; or maybe even better, can have a successful post-divorce life even if they lose. I really want to show people that the law is different than the dream. Understanding that early can make the process more tolerable.
6. What are some common misconceptions when representing yourself in a divorce?
Hands down—that you get special treatment because you don’t’ have an attorney. Not the case. The court may be more patient, but you will be held to the same standards as the attorney sitting across the table from you. This is most difficult when it comes to presenting a case in trial and getting in evidence.
7. What are the top three mistakes people make when representing themselves in a divorce?
Making decisions in their own case based on what happened to their friend.
Not taking the time to understand the law.
Thinking you get special treatment and that the court will let it slide just because you are representing yourself.
8. Does Getting Divorced… Now What? Help readers understand the financial implications of divorce, both during and after?
There is definitely discussion about dividing assets, debts, and child and spousal support. Because, let’s face it, divorce causes financial upheaval. But fear not; this is not an economics class, and you don’t have to do math.
9. How can Getting Divorced… Now What? mentally prepare someone for divorce (and to represent themselves through the divorce)?
It gives a global understanding of divorce, which can be used as a starting point when preparing for divorce,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ride of Joy: Meet the Real-Life Secret Santa Spreading Cheer on Wheels
Dec 11, 2024
Ride of Joy: Meet the Real-Life Secret Santa Spreading Cheer on Wheels
About the Guest(s):
Ryan Larson is a dedicated community member known for his unique holiday initiative as Utah's very own "Secret Santa." With a love for Christmas and spreading joy, Ryan decorates his beat-up white 1996 truck with Christmas lights and a Santa doll in the passenger seat to spread holiday cheer. He began this heartwarming tradition five years ago and has become a recognized figure in his community for his efforts to bring smiles and happiness, especially to children and families in parking lots and street junctions.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss on an enlightening journey into the festive world of holiday spirit and generosity as he interviews Ryan Larson, a modern-day Secret Santa who turns his truck into a beacon of Christmas joy. In this heartwarming episode, Chris engages Ryan in a discussion about the inspiration behind his holiday tradition of spreading cheer by decorating his vehicle with Christmas lights. Ryan shares stories of kindness and the positive impact this gesture has on the community, highlighting moments of joy and the occasional police interaction that highlight the law's appreciation for his mission.
Ryan Larson's festive endeavor takes center stage as he reveals how his passion for Christmas led him to transform his old truck into a mobile display of holiday spirit. For five years, Ryan has driven through neighborhoods and public places, bringing smiles and joy to kids and adults alike. The episode offers an engaging exploration of how small acts of holiday kindness can brighten lives, challenge the apprehension of taking unconventional paths, and inspire listeners to evoke the spirit of giving. Featuring impactful anecdotes and engaging dialogue, the episode encourages listeners to consider how they might also spread joy in their own communities.
Key Takeaways:
Ryan Larson started his truck-decorating tradition five years ago to bring joy during the Christmas season, focusing on creating smiles wherever he drives.
His mission embraces the notion that giving and spreading happiness can be an enriching personal experience, one that has rewarded him as much as those who see his truck.
Ryan's story includes a memorable interaction with a police officer who wanted to take a photo of his decorated truck, showcasing community support and appreciation.
The episode emphasizes how anyone can contribute positively to their communities, using even the simplest of gestures to cast light and cheer during holidays.
Chris Voss reflects on the importance of finding ways to lift others up during bleak times, revealing how the change in the podcast's direction during the COVID-19 pandemic brought more personal and inspiring content.
Notable Quotes:
"I just like to help people smile. So it's amazing, especially if you go into a Costco or a Walmart or a Target parking lot and you see the kids coming out with their parents."
"For me, it was overcoming that uncertainty of if I should do it. And if I get caught doing it."
"I can honestly say I probably get as much or more out of it as anybody that sees the truck does."
"It doesn't take all that much to be kind. That's the great thing about being kind."
"There's a saying, lift where you stand. So regardless of where I'm at or what I'm doing… lift where I drive."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Entrepreneurs Revolutionizing Wealth Management with Modern Financial Planning at Modern Wealth
Dec 09, 2024
Entrepreneurs Revolutionizing Wealth Management with Modern Financial Planning at Modern Wealth
mymodernwealth.com
About the Guest(s):
Dillon Kazemi and Montel Hawkins are co-founders of Modern Wealth, an innovative wealth management firm focused on providing financial planning and investment strategies tailored to individual client needs. Dillon Kazemi is a former missionary who realized a better way to handle financial planning around core values and life goals rather than sheer wealth accumulation. Montel, on the other hand, is an experienced entrepreneur and marketer who has successfully exited a tech business. Together, they envision helping clients navigate the modern financial landscape without traditional asset minimums, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to wealth building through business, property, and paper assets.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, financial innovators Dillon Kazemi and Montel Hawkins discuss their groundbreaking journey in the world of wealth management. Their new startup, Modern Wealth, aims to redefine how financial planning is conducted, moving away from conventional asset-based strategies to a more personalized and value-driven approach. Spanning over six months since its inception, My Modern Wealth encourages individuals to realize their dreams by aligning their financial strategies with their personal aspirations, emphasizing the importance of core values while managing wealth through diverse economic channels.
Listeners will gain insights on how Dillon Kazemi and Montel unify their unique backgrounds and experiences to craft a client-focused approach to wealth management, breaking barriers with remote consulting. They share the philosophy of not setting asset minimums and expanding wealth management services digitally, setting them apart from traditional financial advisors. The episode delves into how their Purpose Power Plan (P3) is designed to connect a client's financial decisions with their core values, offering a comprehensive roadmap to financial independence. Dylan and Montel explore the three avenues to wealth creation—property, paper, and business—advocating a balanced investment approach while harnessing modern technologies such as cryptocurrencies and AI.
Key Takeaways:
Modern Wealth emphasizes a non-traditional, client-centered approach to financial planning, tht focuses on aligning clients' monetary strategies with their life purposes and core values.
The company avoids asset minimums, making financial advising accessible to those just starting, young entrepreneurs, and business owners with funds tied into their ventures.
The co-founders advocate for three primary wealth-building paths: property (real estate), paper (stocks, bonds, etc.), and entrepreneurship (starting or investing in a business).
Dillon Kazemi and Montel's remote wealth management model exemplifies innovation in consulting, pairing personalized strategies with a seamless digital experience.
The Purpose Power Plan (P3) is central to their methodology, which not only enhances client engagement but also significantly improves the likelihood of clients achieving their financial goals.
Notable Quotes:
"Too many financial professionals get the numbers right and the people wrong." — Montel Hawkins
"We empower individuals and families to live their boldest dreams and aims with innovative solutions." — Dillon Kazemi
"There’s only three ways you can build wealth: property, paper, and building a business." — Dillon Kazemi
"Our process is called Purpose Power Plan; there's power in your purpose." — Montel Hawkins
"We wanted to create a place where a client could go and have all of their financial problems solved." — Dillon Kazemi
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mindset Training: Conquer Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow by Nekeshia Hammond
Dec 08, 2024
Mindset Training: Conquer Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow by Nekeshia Hammond
Amazon.com
Drnekeshiahammond.com
IT’S YOUR TIME
Billions of people struggle through life filled with self-doubt, a high level of stress, a lack of self worth, and live lives they prefer was different. However, they have been that way for so long that they don’t know what to do to change for the better.
Sadly, people feel they don’t have the time to put into self-care, while others feel they aren’t worthy of self-care.
In her 4th book, Mindset Training, Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, founder of Hammond Psychology & Associates and an elite executive coach, provides fresh, easy-to- apply strategies anyone can apply to live the lives of their dreams.
Self Care isn’t Selfish
If you struggle with being stressed out, overworked, underappreciated, unmotivated, and overall feeling like you should be getting more out of life, this book is for you.
“I have had the honor of traveling to many states and countries and have seen and heard stories of how people are struggling with anxiety, depression, and so many other things but do not understand how to turn their lives around. If they understood the value of taking care of themselves and took even baby steps in that direction, they would drastically change for the better and show up the right way for those around them.”
—Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
You’ve waited long enough to heal from the inside to show out on the outside. Buckle up. Grab a highlighter and a pen and begin training your mind to win the game of life. You know you deserve more; it’s time to get it.
It’s time for you to unleash the real you!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover Thumzup: The Uber for Social Media Advertising
Dec 08, 2024
Discover Thumzup: The Uber for Social Media Advertising
Thumzupmedia.com
About the Guest(s):
Robert Steele is the CEO of Thumzup, an innovative advertising platform often described as the "Uber for advertising." As an experienced tech entrepreneur, Robert has successfully led several technology ventures, raising more than $30 million in financing across three startups. With a background in computer programming dating back to his early childhood, Steele has consistently demonstrated a knack for leveraging emerging technologies and adapting them into business opportunities. Prior to Thumzup, he made significant strides in pioneering mobile technology, such as creating software that allowed users to view Microsoft PowerPoint and AOL MapQuest on mobile devices.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss on a thrilling journey into the world of innovative advertising with Robert Steele, CEO of Thumzup. With a colorful background in technology and entrepreneurism, Steele shares insights into his journey from computer geek to industry trailblazer. This episode uncovers the unique approach Thumzup takes in redefining advertising by simplifying the process for brands to engage customers through social media, offering monetary incentives to everyday users for sharing posts. This intersection of modern advertising, technology, and gig economy presents an exciting future for both businesses and consumers.
In this episode, Chris and Robert delve into the vision driving Thumzup, unveiling strategies that enable gig economy workers to capitalize on their social media presence. They discuss how Thumzup empowers anyone to become a brand ambassador, providing new revenue streams by getting paid for social media posts about brands they love. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by startups, lessons learned from the ever-evolving tech landscape, and the importance of resilience and balance in the entrepreneurial journey. Through the lens of Steele's career, the episode provides actionable insights for budding entrepreneurs interested in the technology and advertising sectors.
Key Takeaways:
Thumzup offers an innovative platform likened to Uber for advertising, paying users to post about brands they enjoy on social media.
The app bridges the gap between consumers and brands, bringing the power of word-of-mouth advertising into the digital age.
Steele's entrepreneurial success is attributed to his persistence and adaptability, showcasing how important resilience is in overcoming challenges.
By allowing everyday users to earn money, Thumzup taps into the trend of the gig economy and society's interest in multiple income streams.
The platform focuses on smaller influencer engagements, emphasizing authenticity and trust, and providing opportunities even for those with smaller followings.
Notable Quotes:
"We think of Thumzup as like Uber for advertising."
"If you think about it today, you're gonna interact with more, probably more than a dozen brands… Imagine if a significant amount of those businesses and brands were willing to pay you to just make a social media post about 'em."
"We're essentially aggregating that and making it so that they can get the effect by more posts, made by people with smaller follower accounts."
"My number one advice is don't give up. That's the biggest thing."
"We really have invested a lot in Instagram and there's a risk, but we think we can ride that wave."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Great CEOs Are Lazy by Jim Schleckser
Dec 06, 2024
Great CEOs Are Lazy by Jim Schleckser
Jimschleckser.com
Theceoproject.com
How do the really exceptional CEOs get more done in less time than everyone else? What is their technique for getting their work done while still having the time to spend pursuing hobbies and spending quality time with their friends and family?
The truth is that great and lazy CEOs know a secret when it comes to time management. Rather than spending a little time on a lot of things, the best CEOs spend most of their time eliminating the single biggest constraint to the growth of their business. They spend a lot of time diagnosing this constraint before taking action. This process is similar to looking for the kink in a garden hose so you can get the flow going again. These is no use trying to unkink the hose until you find the actual problem.
Depending on the nature of the constraint, they engage in fixing the kink in the hose using one of five different roles the
Learner
Architect
Coach
Engineer
Player
These form the archetype for great leadership. These are all high leverage roles that create a permanent improvement in the business.
This insight isn't just some theory either; it s derived directly from working with thousands of CEOs running high growth companies. The trick to being great and lazy is to only work at the point of constraint and avoid all work that doesn't increase organizational capacity.
Lazy CEOs have a series of well developed tools to properly avoid this non-value work.
I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it. -Bill Gates. So, do you want to keep working hard? Or would you rather get busy being lazy?
About the author
Jim Schleckser is a Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers, has an Advanced certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, and is a businessperson with 30 years of professional drinking experience. As the CEO of the Inc. CEO Project, a firm that offers coaching and advising to CEOs of fast-growth companies, he has entertained business associates around the world. Jim Schleckser is the author of the best selling book, “Great CEOs are Lazy”, detailing the behaviors that make the difference in CEO performance.
With 30 years of leadership in business, he brings experience in leading global organizations in both public and private environments across many functional areas to the table. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time, and National Public Radio. His ideas have been translated into 9 languages and he has done business in over 26 countries.
He is committed to helping professionals navigate wine, while keeping it fun. He has a popular blog that speaks to the same topics as this book at professionaldrinking.com, where you can learn more, including about hiring him as a speaker for your event.
He is a soccer player, prolific reader and outdoorsman. He resides in Potomac, Maryland.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL: Own Your Power, Master Your Emotions, and Live Your Best Life Today by Matt Traverso
Dec 06, 2024
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL: Own Your Power, Master Your Emotions, and Live Your Best Life Today by Matt Traverso
Amazon.com
Matttraverso.com
If you want to reach your full potential and fulfil your dreams while making a difference in the lives of others, then keep reading...
Henry David Thoreau observed that "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day and forget why you're doing this in the first place. And before you know it, time runs out.
So many of us feel as though we're not living our best lives or being our best selves, but what if you had the key to break free from the same old patterns, reignite your passion, and step into the life you were always meant to live?
Drawing on years of experience coaching thousands of clients worldwide, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge, insights, and practices to help people uncover and bring out the best in themselves and others.
Through compelling narratives, practical exercises, and real-life examples, this book will fuel your drive, boost your confidence, and empower you to be your best.
Unlock Your Potential is for anyone who wants to unleash their full potential and harness their inner strength for personal and professional success.
The practical methods in this book have already transformed the lives of thousands of men and women all over the world. In Unlock Your Potential you'll learn how to:
Become the conscious creator of your life
Harness your emotions as a source of strength, insight, and empowerment
Awaken your true inner strength
Rewire your brain, and reprogram your mind, for more happiness and success
Break free from fear and limiting beliefs
Increase your sense of confidence and inner peace
Remove the "shoulds" from your life andmake room for what really matters
Build momentum and develop habits that will turn your dreams into reality
And much more
Gain the power to direct your life by accessing resources and skills to succeed in ways you didn't think possible. If you're stuck doing the same things or feel like you've tried everything but you still struggle to get the results you want, this book will help you get unstuck, break free from the limitations of your own mindset, and build the confidence you need to achieve your most important goals.
Perfect for anyone who wants more joy, growth, and true fulfilment, Unlock Your Potential will inspire you, challenge you, and most of all, help you achieve lasting success and happiness in the areas of your life that are important to you.
Don't settle for a life of struggle, stress, and frustration. Start reading Unlock Your Potential today and transform your life for good.
Whether you are seeking personal growth, professional success, or a deeper connection with your true self, this book is your ultimate guide to unlocking your full potential and living your most inspiring and fulfilling life.
Get your copy now, and start your journey to unlocking your true potential and unleashing your best self.About the author
Matt is a transformational coach and coaching skills trainer. For the past 25 years he has dedicated his life to personal development and inner transformation. With thousands of hours of coaching, he's an expert at breaking old habits, unlocking human potential, and enabling people to operate at their best. Over the years he has coached thousands of clients, from CEOs and senior executives, to business owners, entrepreneurs, and everyday individuals seeking personal growth.
Matt also serves as a mentor coach for professional coaches looking to improve their skills, has appeared on television and radio for his coaching expertise, coached leaders of all backgrounds, presented internationally at conferences and seminars, and has been cited in media outlets, from leading newspapers to niche magazines.
His clients include some of the most renowned companies and organizatio...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Wounded Physician Project by Curtis G Graham MD
Dec 05, 2024
The Wounded Physician Project by Curtis G Graham MD
Amazon.com
The Wounded Physician Project is a fresh investigation into and the solution for the primary causes of private medical practice financial failure which today impacts not only the disintegration of private medical practice but also the overwhelming increasing attrition of physicians today. The root cause has been ignored completely by medical educators for a century in spite of knowing the importance of resolving this issue and the enormous value and benefits it provides for every practicing physician today.
The complete elimination of these problems that all physicians in private medical practice have always had and now today is responsible for the frustration and deep disappointment over 50% of physicians have with their careers in medicine, can be resolved almost immediately. The implementation of some very critical educational elements into the medical school curriculums is the answer to this persistent egregious enigma that is far overdue and mandatory.
The healthcare and medical profession are going through a revolution now that will not only destroy professional healthcare providers careers but also will become the greatest impediment for quality medical care in our nation if the contents of this book are not heeded.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – One Mile at a Time by Edward M Rahill
Dec 05, 2024
One Mile at a Time by Edward M Rahill
Amazon.com
Edwardrahill.com
Coming of age in rural New York in the 1960s, Ed found his way through a challenging childhood. Inspired by the life lessons shared by his grandmother, his experiences at a boy's high school, and then later at Notre Dame, he recounts how he cultivated the fortitude that would shape his life. His unique way of looking at the world, guided by tenacity and faith, gave him the confidence to take on the challenges life had to offer.
It was then that destiny brought him the opportunity to compete in the road race of the century, a challenge he had dreamed of since he was a boy, at a time when he was emotionally unprepared. He was about to confront his fears and the deeper truths about the man he had become, the man he used to be, and the resilience he once had.
Told with warmth, wisdom, and edge-of-your-seat car racing excitement, One Mile at a Time is a story about the gift of resilience, perseverance, and finding the courage to reengage in the face of impossible odds.
About the author
Ed Rahill, a Notre Dame graduate and a successful energy sector veteran, is not just a businessman but a record-holding endurance road racer with the fastest cross-country time from Boston to San Diego. His fascination with road racing sparked as a boy watching the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The publication of his debut novel, One Mile at a Time, fulfills a commitment to his grandmother to break the cycle of unfulfilled dreams for his children’s generation. Currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Rahill, a father of four adult children, continues to embody resilience and ambition, setting sights on his next venture.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleashing Marketing Magic: Ivan Vislavskiy on Boosting Business Growth
Dec 05, 2024
Unleashing Marketing Magic: Ivan Vislavskiy on Boosting Business Growth
Comradeweb.com
About the Guest(s):
Ivan Vislavskiy is the CEO and Co-founder of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, a prominent firm with locations in Chicago, Miami, and Austin. Known for his strategic vision and leadership, Ivan has spearheaded the agency's growth, helping them stay ahead and exceed client expectations. With over 15 years in digital marketing, Ivan is dedicated to catalyzing significant client growth through innovation and performance-based marketing strategies, particularly aiding small to medium-sized businesses.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss in this engaging episode as he interviews Ivan Vislavskiy, the dynamic CEO and Co-founder of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency. With over 15 years of industry experience, Ivan shares invaluable insights into the evolution of digital marketing, emphasizing the importance of performance-based results and helping small businesses achieve tangible growth. The conversation delves into the challenges of establishing a startup in the 2008 financial crisis and how Ivan turned those trials into victories by focusing on client success and retaining a results-oriented approach in his agency.
The episode captures key themes such as navigating the highly competitive digital marketing landscape and the necessity of staying ahead of technological advancements like AI. Ivan discusses Comrade Digital Marketing's dedication to serving law firms, healthcare providers, and home services, offering bespoke solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Listeners gain an inside look into the agency's functioning, including their comprehensive marketing audits, the importance of understanding client behavior across platforms, and Ivan's primary motivation—impacting the economic ecosystem positively.
Key Takeaways:
Comrade Digital Marketing Agency specializes in serving small to medium-sized businesses, with a focus on law firms, healthcare, and home services.
Ivan emphasizes the importance of a result-oriented approach in marketing, prioritizing measurable outcomes like marketing qualified leads over mere traffic metrics.
Understanding client behavior across multiple platforms is critical, allowing companies to tailor marketing strategies effectively and optimize budgets.
Ivan shares the value of leveraging data to ensure marketing strategies are backed by concrete research to maximize ROI.
The episode underscores the vitality of surrounding oneself with mentors and staying informed through continuous learning as a leader in digital marketing.
Notable Quotes:
"We focus on results. Our clients care about one thing: how many leads do you actually generate for me."
"Digital marketing is ever-evolving. You never get bored; you always grow and challenge yourself."
"For small businesses, investing in effective marketing can significantly impact not only their bottom line but also their communities."
"In 2024, marketing is all backed by data. Subjective opinions are very dangerous."
"Seeing the impact of marketing on businesses and communities is incredibly exciting."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Bounce Back: GC Brown’s Story of Redemption and Entrepreneurship with UpCup Koffee
Dec 03, 2024
How to Bounce Back: GC Brown's Story of Redemption and Entrepreneurship with UpCup Koffee
GC Brown Books: GCBrownBooks.com
UpCup Coffee: UpCupKoffee.com
About the Guest(s):
GC Brown is a dynamic author and entrepreneur with an intriguing life journey. Originating from a farming background in Indiana, GC Brown traversed the world, finding himself in Africa's diamond fields before landing in the United States federal prison. During his time in prison, he began writing, ultimately securing a seven-book publishing deal upon release. An innovative thinker, Brown is also venturing into the business world with the launch of a functional mushroom coffee brand called UpCup Koffee. Currently residing in California, he juggles his roles as a husband, father to four boys, and an active contributor to literature and business.
Episode Summary:
In this riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show, GC Brown returns to share his expanded literary journey and new entrepreneurial endeavor. Known for his charismatic storytelling, Brown delves into his life story, from a farmer's son in Indiana to a federal prisoner turned award-winning author. His latest release, "Sniff," part of the Sniff Smoke Shoot series, is just the beginning of a planned seven-book series. Brown thrillingly incorporates prison-inspired anecdotes into his works, feeding Hollywood's interest as options for film adaptations come into view.
Brown also discusses converting his innovative ideas into reality with UpCup Koffee, capitalizing on the burgeoning functional mushroom coffee market. This venture not only supports brain health and wellness but is also a testament to Brown's relentless entrepreneurial spirit. Joined by two former cellmates, he has created a coffee product that delivers health benefits without compromising on taste. As a unique coffee enterprise, UpCup Koffee will boast a nationwide retail presence by 2025, underscoring the transformational power of second chances and dedication.
Key Takeaways:
GC Brown's prison time sparked an impressive writing career, leading to a lucrative seven-book publishing contract.
His latest book, "Sniff," draws from rich, diverse experiences and is gaining attention in Hollywood for potential adaptation.
Brown's entrepreneurial venture, UpCup Koffee, redefines the health coffee market with a blend of efficacy and delightful taste.
The global functional mushroom coffee industry is witnessing explosive growth, forecasted to more than double by 2030.
Integrating business experience from former cellmates highlights the power of collaboration and resilience in entrepreneurship.
Notable Quotes:
"Sniff is a cross between hangover and Oceans 11… a fun ride taking you through grand adventures."
"Most kids at that age making that kind of money, taxes and Uncle Sam weren't really at the forefront of my thoughts."
"If you're looking for energy without all that caffeine, you're gonna love this coffee."
"I came out with a plan and surrounded by people ready to make a difference."
"This coffee does exactly what I'm telling you. It does."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Trauma and Transformation with Plant Medicine Retreats with Austin Mao
Dec 01, 2024
Unlocking Trauma and Transformation with Plant Medicine Retreats with Austin Mao
Ceremoniacircle.org
About the Guest(s):
Austin Mao is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, author, poet, community builder, and keynote speaker. He specializes in the intersection of science and spirituality, psychology, and shamanism. As the co-founder of Ceremonia, a legalized and non-profit spiritual sanctuary based in Denver, Colorado, he is a leader in facilitating transformative experiences with psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca. His expertise has helped over 500 individuals from Fortune 500 executives to Silicon Valley unicorn founders, achieve significant breakthroughs in creativity, purpose, and peace.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves deep into the world of psychedelic healing with guest Austin Mao, co-founder of Ceremonia. This episode offers insightful discussions on the intersections of spirituality, therapeutic healing, and the transformative power of plant medicine. As a pioneer in the field, Austin shares his experiences, what led him to this path, and the profound impact these alternative treatments have on mental health.
The conversation touches on how Ceremonia facilitates legal and safe retreats using psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca in Colorado. Austin emphasizes an impressive 96% success rate in helping individuals overcome challenges such as PTSD and the limitations of traditional psychiatric medications. Listeners are treated to engaging narratives, including Austin's personal journey from tech entrepreneurship to spiritual advocacy, underscoring the potential of psychedelics to unlock repressed memories and foster self-love.
Key Takeaways:
Psychedelics, like psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca, have shown to be significantly more effective than traditional psychiatric methods in treating mental health issues.
Ceremonia offers transformative experiences in a legal, non-profit setting and boasts a 96% success rate for life-changing personal breakthroughs.
Austin Mao's journey from entrepreneur to spiritual influencer began with a life-altering encounter with ayahuasca, leading him to resolve past traumas and enhance his life's purpose.
Events held by Ceremonia provide deeply personal and healing experiences, which can help participants connect with their emotions, address traumatic memories, and embrace self-love.
Ceremonia's offerings include immersive retreats and online courses for those interested in self-discovery and personal growth through plant medicine.
Notable Quotes:
"The science shows that psilocybin mushrooms and psychedelic therapy are orders of magnitude better than the very best psychiatric care out there."
"Everybody comes for in for a different reason…but their journey takes the same pathway: do I love myself?"
"For more than 20 years, I could not uncurl my toes without excruciating pain…and all of that unlocked this tremendous physical healing."
"The only way out is through…life is going to continue to life."
"My story is not unique. People have life-changing experiences every single retreat."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Empower Your Health: Alii Supplements Supports Women on Birth Control
Nov 30, 2024
Empower Your Health: Alii Supplements Supports Women on Birth Control
Aliisupplement.com
Use code BFF20 for 20% off first purchase
About the Guest(s):
Melanie Hunter is the founder of Alii Supplements, a company dedicated to providing holistic nutrition solutions specifically tailored for women on hormonal birth control. With a deep passion for health and wellness, Melanie's journey into holistic nutrition began as a personal quest to reclaim her health after experiencing adverse side effects from hormonal birth control. Her professional background includes being a holistic nutrition consultant, and she is actively involved in the empowerment of women to make informed decisions about their health.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss sits down with Melanie Hunter, founder of Alii Supplements, who shares her personal journey and professional insights into the holistic nutrition space. Focused on addressing the often overlooked side effects of hormonal birth control, Melanie brings to light the importance of nutrient replenishment and gut health. Her mission to inform and support women facing similar challenges is at the core of her business model at Ally Supplements.
The discussion delves deep into the intricacies of hormonal birth control, its impact on women's health, and how Alii Supplements are designed to bridge the nutrient gaps it creates. Melanie also highlights her upcoming products tailored for individuals on antidepressants and anticonvulsants, emphasizing the broader need for awareness about drug-induced nutrient depletion. With her background in holistic nutrition, Melanie advocates for an approach that incorporates lifestyle changes, proper supplementation, and an understanding of our body's natural rhythms for optimal health and wellbeing.
Key Takeaways:
Hormonal birth control can significantly deplete essential nutrients in the body, leading to various side effects.
Alii Supplements are crafted to replenish these nutrients and support women’s health, especially focusing on gut health.
The gut is considered our second brain, and maintaining its health is crucial for overall wellbeing and mood stabilization.
Melanie Hunter's mission is not anti-medication but pro-awareness and support for those on hormonal and other long-term medications.
Preventive care and self-advocacy are critical in managing long-term health outcomes, especially concerning drug-induced nutrient depletion.
Notable Quotes:
"How could she have not been informed about this? Fueled by her frustration and armed with newfound knowledge, I embarked on a mission to create a solution."
"It's not about being anti-medication. It's about meeting people where they are and supporting their bodies during these times."
"Gut health is everything… serotonin is produced in the microbiome, and it affects your mood."
"It's so much easier to prevent these things and take care of yourself than to try to reverse them later."
"With Alii Supplements, we're here to bridge the gap and minimize side effects for people on various medications."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Keeping the Internet Safe: The Global Cyber Alliance Mission
Nov 29, 2024
Keeping the Internet Safe: The Global Cyber Alliance Mission
Globalcyberalliance.org
About the Guest(s):
Komal Bazaz Smith is the Chief Business Officer at Global Cyber Alliance, a nonprofit organization with a focus on making the digital world safer and more secure for individuals and organizations globally. She has over 20 years of experience in business strategy, particularly in social impact, international development, and innovation. Komal has a unique background, not rooted in technology, but in strategy and development, which brings a fresh perspective to cyber safety advocacy.
Episode Summary:
Join host Chris Voss in a riveting conversation with Komal Bazaz Smith, an influential figure at the Global Cyber Alliance, as they delve into the intricacies of cyber safety and security in today's digital world. In this episode, Chris and Komal explore various challenges and solutions associated with making the internet a safer place, discussing the vital role cybersecurity plays in protecting not just personal information but also global infrastructures.
The episode dives deeply into how the Global Cyber Alliance endeavors to safeguard online spaces, advocating for internet safety as a fundamental right. Komal elaborates on initiatives such as the Cyber Flex toolkits and community collaborations that aim to reduce online risks. They touch upon pressing issues like AI-enhanced cyber threats and the evolving nature of online safety, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and the importance of a collaborative effort in mitigating digital vulnerabilities.
Key Takeaways:
Internet Safety as a Right: The Global Cyber Alliance views being safe online as a fundamental right and is working towards making this a reality through its various partnerships and initiatives.
Evolving Cyber Threats: As cyber threats become more sophisticated, driven by factors such as AI, it becomes increasingly crucial for individuals and organizations to stay informed and protected.
Community-Driven Solutions: The organization emphasizes collaboration with end users, infrastructure operators, and governments to collectively strengthen cybersecurity measures.
Importance of Awareness and Education: Educating the public about how to protect themselves online is essential, with a focus on practical tools like Cyber Flex for small businesses and individuals.
The Interconnected Nature of the Internet: Highlighted is the fact that internet disruptions can have global consequences, underlining the need for robust cybersecurity.
Notable Quotes:
"Being safe online is a fundamental right."
"The internet is not magic; it's actually held up by tons of folks in the shadows."
"One small mistake on the internet can make everything you do online go away."
"Cyber threats are evolving and becoming more sophisticated."
"The internet is our lives; it's not a separate thing."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Creating Harmonious Workplaces: Culture, Leadership, and Employee Engagement with Richard Cruz
Nov 29, 2024
Creating Harmonious Workplaces: Culture, Leadership, and Employee Engagement with Richard Cruz
Harmoniousworkplaces.com
Richcruzchicago.com
About the Guest(s):
Richard Cruz is an accomplished advisor and consultant to C-Suite executives, specializing in organizational development and change leadership. With over 20 years of experience, Richard has been pivotal in enhancing organizational performance, developing self-efficacy among workers, and fostering employee engagement. A graduate from Purdue with a Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology, he co-founded Harmonious Workplaces, a consultancy firm focused on creating positive workplace environments. Richard is also a co-host of the Harmonious Workplaces Podcast and an adjunct professor at Trinity Christian College.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss in a riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show as he engages with Richard Cruz, a distinguished consultant who transforms organizations into harmonious workplaces. With a keen focus on organizational development and a background in Industrial Organizational Psychology, Richard shares insights on creating positive work cultures that boost employee engagement and retention. He delves into how effective leadership and data-driven decisions can significantly impact workplace harmony.
This episode unveils the intricacies of culture in the workplace, highlighting the significance of perceived organizational support (POS) and its influence on employee retention. Richard discusses the evolving expectations of Gen Z in the workforce, emphasizing their need for belonging and meaningful work. The conversation warms up with tales of Richard's personal journey, from aspiring artist to business consultant, showcasing the value of adapting skills across fields. With a detailed overview of Harmonious Workplaces' offerings, including their culture scorecard and innovative illustrated book, Richard demonstrates the power of strategic change management.
Key Takeaways:
Effective leadership and a positive workplace culture are crucial for retaining talent and enhancing organizational performance.
A strong sense of belonging and purpose is especially vital for Gen Z employees, influencing their engagement and loyalty.
The Harmonious Workplaces Podcast explores themes of organizational change, communication, and culture, providing valuable insights for businesses.
Remote work poses unique challenges to maintaining workplace harmony, requiring innovative strategies for connection and leadership.
Richard's journey from art to business underscores the importance of versatile skills and adaptability in career success.
Notable Quotes:
"Work can be as fulfilling as we spend more time at work than with our families."
"Your human capital is always borrowed. When those people are gone, you don't have 'em anymore."
"Gen Z is a generation of creators—they want and need the sense of belonging and community."
"Effective culture and leadership can prevent employees from becoming zombies within the organization."
"There's a strong need for organizations to provide psychological safety and engage with new ideas."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Desire by Design: What Data-Driven Marketers Should Know About Driving Desire for Their Brands by Jean-Pierre LaCroix
Nov 27, 2024
Desire by Design: What Data-Driven Marketers Should Know About Driving Desire for Their Brands by Jean-Pierre LaCroix
Amazon.com
Conventional thinking has brands trying to give customers what they want. But what if wanting is no longer enough? A customer may want a great mobile phone, for example, and there are many options. But a huge majority will choose the now iconic iPhone, even waiting long hours in lines to purchase the latest model. This is not simply about wanting. Its about desire. The question for brand marketers is how to make that elusive magic happen. In Desire by Design, Jean-Pierre Lacroix unravels the irrational element of desire and explains how brands, designers, and marketers can tap into the emotional high that elicits such passion for certain brands. Jean-Pierre shapes high-level ideas and insights from neuroscience, cult fanaticism, and behavioral psychology into practical worksheets that explain the how-to in creating desire for a brand. Using design philosophies he has developed through his thirty years of experience, Jean-Pierre offers interesting history, insights from scientific research, and actionable advice to lead brands from a want category to the much-coveted desire space in the marketplace.
About the author
Innovator, designer, strategist, futurist, transformer of brands for growth, Jean-Pierre Lacroix is President of Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD). Jean-Pierre Lacroix is strongly committed to design innovation. JP as his clients call him was the first to coin the term Blink Factor more than thirty years ago about how brands needed to connect emotionally in the blink of an eye. He pioneered also the use of neuroscience and Virtual Reality to gain insights about branded invironments and was one of the first individuals to use in-store digital signing and gester motion UX to engage with consumers.
In addition to pioneering the successful firm, Jean-Pierre is also Past President of The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario, Past President of DIAC (Design Industry Advisory Committee), board member of SEGD (Society of Environmental Graphic Designers), as well as former Director of the Packaging Association of Canada.
An accomplished dynamic speaker, he has lectured at numerous conferences across Canada, the US, Asia and South America on the subjects of branding and design trends. His presentations have always received high appraisals for content, energy, and take-away actionable information. Mr. Lacroix also co-authored a best selling book, which was launched in January 2002, titled The Business of Graphic Design: A Professional’s Handbook. Most recently he has released his third book “Desire by Design” culminating more than 35 years of helping Fortune 500 brands remain relevant.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mental Clarity: Daily Habits to Clear Brain Fog And Improve Focus by Michelle Davies BSc
Nov 27, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pickleballers by Ilana Long
Nov 26, 2024
Pickleballers by Ilana Long
Amazon.com
A pickleball newbie looking to recover from life’s swings and misses crosses paddles with love in this debut romantic comedy.
Meg Bloomberg is in a pickle. When Meg’s ex turns out to be a total player, she and her bestie take off for a mood-lifting pickleball excursion to Bainbridge Island. It’s supposed to be an easy lob, a way to heal, not the opening serve to a new courtside romance that’s doomed to spin out.
No matter how Meg tries, she can’t shake her feelings for Ethan Fine. A charismatic environmental consultant and Bainbridge local, Ethan seems like the real dill. But when Meg discovers that Ethan is sabotaging her home court, she decides the match is over.
It’s time for Meg to take control of her own game. And maybe, just maybe…love will bounce back.About the author
Ilana Long is the author of PICKLEBALLERS, a romantic comedy. Preorder for Novemeber 12, 2024!
A pickleball newbie looking to recover from life’s swings and misses crosses paddles with love in this debut romantic comedy.
Other books: ZIGGY'S BIG IDEA (Kar-Ben, Lerner Publishing, 2014) noted for its “dialogue-driven approach” (Kirkus review.) Several of her non-fiction essays are published in CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL (2016-2021) Simon & Schuster. Ilana is the author of a regular column for "The Tico Times", Costa Rica’s national English language newspaper, readership 12,000. Besides writing, Ilana travels and lives abroad, hikes, paints, acts, sings, teaches, and parents her twin teens.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The PR Playbook: The essential guide for startups, entrepreneurs and lean organizations by Ronjini Joshua
Nov 26, 2024
The PR Playbook: The essential guide for startups, entrepreneurs and lean organizations by Ronjini Joshua
Amazon.com
Here's a secret...You don't need to hire a PR agency for a quality PR program, you just have to understand PR. The PR Playbook is not just a book about public relations but is a workbook designed to enable any entrepreneur, marketing pro or startup CEO to understand the basic principles of working with the media and create a successful PR plan themselves.Ronjini Joshua is the founder and CEO of The Silver Telegram a PR agency serving tech startups, discussing the importance of branding at every stage of your company and the truths about the future of PR and media relations.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – MEHscapology: How to turn your “carbon copy” B2B company into a growth machine with differentiation, positioning and un-turn-downable offers by Matt Hodkinson
Nov 25, 2024
MEHscapology: How to turn your "carbon copy" B2B company into a growth machine with differentiation, positioning and un-turn-downable offers by Matt Hodkinson
Amazon.com
Totalgrowthownership.com
So many B2B companies strive to achieve their growth ambitions by investing headlong into the latest marketing strategy or sales tactic, in the fervent belief that more activity produces more deals. But without a rock-solid market position and a core message that runs through the very fibres of your business presence, no amount of content, publicity, outreach or advertising will bring you the levels of success you desire.
In MEHscapology, positioning and differentiation virtuoso, Matt Hodkinson, brings you a step-by-step formula for transforming your market presence and core business language. You'll learn the extent to which poor positioning is costing your company, the vital importance of differentiation in making your proposition the only viable option to your buyers, and how language drives perception; the key driver to influencing and building trust with your target audience.
Packed with practical advice and real world examples, MEHscapology shows you exactly how to ditch the dull, and earn the attention you deserve for your soon-to-be-thriving business.
About the author
Matt Hodkinson is Founder and Chief MEHscapologist at TGO (Total Growth Ownership). Matt has worked directly with more than 250 consultancies, managed service partners, and other B2B organisations over the past 13+ years, helping them to find their “unordinary” and realise their marketing potential, without the need to become a high-volume content production outfit.
He lives in Surrey, UK, with his “out of his league” wife and two incredible daughters.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – To Flourish: God is the Light We are its Spectrum by Duane Haynes
Nov 25, 2024
To Flourish: God is the Light We are its Spectrum by Duane Haynes
Amazon.com
"Positive and encouraging poetry for everyone. Poetry to encourage and give you a positive outlook on life.
This is also a poetry book that teaches you to be strong in facing your fears with faith and courage.
Trustpilot; Most popular Book. 1,119,317 reviews of Excellent five Stars. Enhancement Poems are available on Spotify, iTunes, etc.
About the author
Mr. Duane E. Haynes was born in Denver, Colorado to Jimmilee and Elmer Haynes II. Duane was born ten minutes after his twin brother, Darrell, one of five children. Duane’s life changed when he took a life-threatening fall at the age of twelve. The accident left Duane in a coma for about three days. When Duane came to, he had changed. He remembers being in a place that he now knows in his heart as Heaven. To talk to him about it he says, “God showed me all of Heaven and Love. He then told me what I must do, and gave me a gift and sad, ‘Go back into the world and give them this gift, tell them so that they can learn their pathway to the way home.’ Two months later Duane began to write, and what this young man was writing caught the attention of those closest to him. His insight and depth was to them beyond the comprehension at an age so young. To some, his poems are prophecy, to others, insight – for him they are the sharing of his gift. There was a dark period in his life where he was troubled by the world, and his writings during that time show his turmoil.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 8 Core Practices of Facilitative Leaders by Michael Wilkinson
Nov 21, 2024
8 Core Practices of Facilitative Leaders by Michael Wilkinson
Amazon.com
Michaelthefacilitator.com
Leadstrat.com
What is a Facilitative Leader?
Facilitative leaders create organizations where engagement is the norm, collaboration is the vehicle, and higher levels of achievement are the result.
Unfortunately, many leaders continue to view their role primarily as one of setting direction, allocating resources, and putting in place rewards, support, and development systems that ensure their people stay focused on achieving that direction.
In the changing workplace, this archaic view of leadership is completely inadequate. More and more, employees are seeking to understand where their organization is going and to influence the paths taken to get there.
This shift in the workplace requires a new set of leadership skills. Leaders must know how to inspire people around a vision, foster trust, manage group interaction, build consensus, resolve conflict, and adapt their approach to the specific needs of each person they lead. They must be able to facilitate rather than dictate. This new direction calls for facilitative leaders.
Praise for 8 Core Practices of Facilitative Leaders
"If you want a great book that takes a facilitative approach to leadership, here it is! The 8 Core Practices of Facilitative Leaders offers practical and insightful strategies any leader can apply immediately. Read this book and learn the best ways to create engagement, buy-in, and alignment in your organization."
--Ken Blanchard, coauthor ofThe New One Minute Manager(R) and Leading at a Higher Level
"Michael credits me with teaching him to value thinking and communication preferences. He has written a practical guide to help you understand the behaviors needed to be highly impactful as a facilitative leader."
--Ann Herrmann-Nehdi, chief thought leader and chair of the board at Herrmann, creators of the HBDI Assessment and Whole Brain Thinking
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Last Kilo: Willy Falcon and the Cocaine Empire That Seduced America by T. J. English
Nov 19, 2024
The Last Kilo: Willy Falcon and the Cocaine Empire That Seduced America by T. J. English
Amazon.com
From true-crime legend T. J. English, the epic, behind-the-scenes saga of “Los Muchachos,” one of the most successful cocaine trafficking organizations in American history—a story of glitz, glamour, and organized crime set against 1980’s Miami.
Despite what Scarface might lead one to believe, violence was not the dominant characteristic of the cocaine business. It was corruption: the dirty cops, agents, lawyers, judges, and politicians who made the drug world go round. And no one managed that carousel of dangerous players better than Willy Falcon.
A Cuban exile whose family escaped Fidel Castro’s Cuba when he was eleven years old, Falcon, as a teenager, became active in the anti-Castro movement. He began smuggling cocaine into the U.S. as a way to raise money to buy arms for the Contras in Central America. This counter-revolutionary activity led directly to Willy’s genesis as a narco. He and his partners built an extraordinary international organization from the ground up. Los Muchachos, the syndicate founded by Falcon, thrived as a major cocaine distribution network in the U.S. from the late 1970’s into the early 1990’s. At their height, Los Muchachos made more than a hundred million dollars a year. At the same time, Willy, his brother Tavy Falcon, and partner Sal Magluta became famous as championship powerboat racers.
Cocaine, used by everyone from A-list celebrities to lawyers and people in law enforcement, came to define an era, and for a time, Willy Falcon and those like him—major suppliers, of whom there were only a few—became stars in their own right. They were the deliverers of good times, at least until the downside of persistent cocaine use became apparent: delusions of grandeur, psychological addiction, financial ruin. Thus, the War on Drugs was born, and federal authorities came after Falcon and his crew with a vengeance. Willy found himself on the run, his marriage and family life in shambles, the halcyon days of boat races and lavish trips to Vegas and parties at the Mutiny night club seemingly a distant memory.
T. J. English has been granted unprecedented access to the inner workings of Los Muchachos, sitting down with Willy Falcon and his associates for many lengthy interviews, and revealing never-before-understood details about drug trafficking. A classic of true-crime writing from a master of the genre, The Last Kilo traces the rise and fall of a true cocaine empire—and the lives left in its wake.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Saving Lives: Joseph Nounou’s Revolutionary ResPen for Overdoses
Nov 18, 2024
Saving Lives: Joseph Nounou's Revolutionary ResPen for Overdoses
Aurospharma.com
About the Guest(s):
Joseph Nounou, MD, MBA, is an innovative anesthesiologist passionate about expanding the accessibility of life-saving medical interventions. From a young age, Joseph was inspired to pursue a career in medicine, culminating in his graduation from medical school and residency as an anesthesiologist. In addition to his medical expertise, he pursued an MBA from the Haslam School of Business at the University of Tennessee to understand the business elements of getting medical products to market. With a commitment to empowering individuals, Joseph developed the ResPen, an affordable and accessible way to administer life-saving medication to victims of drug overdoses.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss is joined by visionary anesthesiologist, Joseph Nounou, MD, MBA. As they embark on a thought-provoking conversation, the spotlight is on Joseph's revolutionary creation, the ResPen, designed to rescue individuals from life-threatening situations like drug overdoses. With over 107,000 overdose fatalities a year in the US alone, Joseph's groundbreaking device is poised to change the landscape of emergency medical intervention. The discussion explores the intricate balance of medicine and business behind the invention, Joseph's personal journey, and his unwavering commitment to saving lives.
During the episode, Joseph and Chris delve into the growing opioid and fentanyl crisis that underscores the need for the ResPen. By focusing on creating a fast-acting solution that even those without medical training can use, Joseph aims to significantly reduce the death toll from overdoses. The conversation also highlights the ResPen's application for cardiac arrest situations, stressing the critical few minutes during which a life can be saved. Beyond discussing this life-saving device, Joseph offers insights on how partnerships and investments can accelerate their mission, and how listeners can get involved.
Key Takeaways:
Joseph Nunu, MD, MBA, is behind the development of the ResPen, a life-saving device aimed at reducing fatalities from drug overdoses and cardiac arrests.
The ResPen is an innovative solution that allows non-medical personnel to administer crucial medication in emergency situations.
Drug overdoses claim over 107,000 lives annually in the US, highlighting the urgent need for accessible emergency interventions like the ResPen.
Joseph emphasizes the potential of partnerships and investments to bring the ResPen to market faster, urging listeners to get involved in the mission.
The FDA's fast-track designation could expedite the ResPen's journey to the public, aligning with the urgency of the opioid crisis.
Notable Quotes:
"The worst person in the world is probably someone who's evil, so don't be evil." – Chris Voss
"It turns out that 350,000 people die outside of the hospital every year from sudden cardiac arrest." – Joseph Nunu
"In that period of time, the brain will die. The brain only lives for about five to eight minutes without oxygen." – Joseph Nunu
"It's a whole jumbo jet full of people every single day and nobody really pays that much mind because it's just the baseline." – Joseph Nunu
"We have a lifesaving medication that really could use some political backing and really could use a quality partner in the pharmaceutical industry." – Joseph Nunu
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elizabeth Von Isser Talks New Film “Kate Hugo” and Acting Journey
Nov 18, 2024
Elizabeth Von Isser Talks New Film "Kate Hugo" and Acting Journey
Elizabethvonisser.com
Katehugo.com
About the Guest(s):
Elizabeth Von Isser is a seasoned multi-hyphenate professional in the film industry, known for her extensive contributions as an actor, writer, and producer. With over 30 film credits and numerous voice acting gigs, she has carved a significant niche for herself. Transitioning from a career as a manufacturing engineer, Elizabeth embraced her passion for acting in 2013, leading her to write and star in her own feature-length screenplay, "Kate Hugo, Murder After Mayhem." Her varied career is a testament to creativity and persistence, inspiring others to pursue their ambitions regardless of age or background.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss as he engages with superlatively talented Elizabeth Von Isser, a film industry veteran known for her roles both in front of and behind the camera. Dive into Elizabeth's transformative journey from a Midwest upbringing and a career in engineering to producing and starring in award-winning films. With a lens on her latest project, "Kate Hugo, Murder After Mayhem," this episode offers a fascinating exploration of breaking age barriers in Hollywood, overcoming obstacles, and nurturing one's creative passions.
Elizabeth vividly shares her inspiration behind creating "Kate Hugo, Murder After Mayhem." Specifically inspired by the ingenious crime-solving style of the first female Pinkerton detectives, Elizabeth brings forward a compelling narrative set in the near future. Her movie, a blend of historical inspiration and futuristic imagination, acts as a beacon for talented, yet undiscovered local actors and crew from Tucson, Arizona. Moreover, the episode delves into Elizabeth's trials in raising funds and navigating the challenges of producing a SAG-compliant film, aiming for theatrical releases across domestic and international markets.
Key Takeaways:
Elizabeth Von Isser transitioned from engineering to the film industry, combined her technical background and artistic aspirations to pursue her passion.
Her latest project, "Kate Hugo, Murder After Mayhem," reflects not only innovation in storytelling but a tribute to historical female detectives while presenting futuristic outcomes.
Despite societal age norms in Hollywood, Elizabeth successfully charts her path by creating roles and opportunities that diversify typical portrayals of women over 55.
She highlights the intricacies of film production, including regional issues and unique experiences in the cinematic landscape of Tucson.
Project insights reveal her strategic plans for distribution and expansion into possible future sequels or series adaptations.
Notable Quotes:
"I didn't wanna make a movie about Kate Warren and the Pinkertons, but I was inspired by the way that she solved that crime."
"I think I'm pretty equally left, right Brained."
"I never expected it to, I guess we went SAG ultra low budget and so we have some SAG actors in it, and that created a whole nother level of complication."
"With every year that I got older, it seemed like the opportunities were less and less."
"The vast majority of our cast was also local…that created a whole nother level of complication in that, you know, we had to make sure we were following all the SAG rules."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Carbon is not a Dirty Word, A Guide To Carbon, Markets, Governance & Nature-Based Solutions By Samantha Jewel
Nov 16, 2024
Carbon is not a Dirty Word A Guide To Carbon, Markets, Governance & Nature-Based Solutions
Kmdbooks.com
Urth.io
"... a game-changer in environmental sustainability. Her insightful and engaging exploration of carbon markets demystifies a complex subject and provides practical solutions for a sustainable future." Ryan Babbage
"Carbon is Not a Dirty Word" is a comprehensive guide to understanding one of the most crucial elements on our planet: carbon. Samantha Jewel, with her unique background in both the food industry and environmental advocacy, takes readers on a journey to explore the intricate connections between carbon, climate change, and sustainable markets.
Drawing from her rich personal history—from her family's pioneering role in the Australian restaurant industry to her groundbreaking work in soil carbon credits—Jewel provides readers with a clear and accessible roadmap to navigating the complex world of carbon markets and nature-based solutions.
This book breaks down the science of carbon, explains the importance of carbon credits, and highlights the urgent need for governments, businesses, and land stewards to collaborate with nature rather than against it. Jewel’s insights into how carbon can be measured, validated, and traded as a commodity offer a pragmatic approach to addressing climate change while ensuring that nature's dynamic processes are respected and preserved.
"Carbon is Not a Dirty Word" serves as both a practical guide and a call to action, encouraging readers to understand the pivotal role carbon plays in our ecosystem and the financial mechanisms that can drive positive change. With a focus on the potential of the carbon market to rebalance our climate, this book is essential reading for anyone looking to contribute to a sustainable future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Masculine Potential: Transformative Tantra for Men’s Relationships with Steffo Shambo
Nov 14, 2024
Unlocking Masculine Potential: Transformative Tantra for Men’s Relationships with Steffo Shambo
Tantricacademy.com
About the Guest(s):
Steffo Shambo is the founder of the Tantric Man Experience and a leading figure in transformational coaching for men. Specializing in helping individuals reignite passion and save marriages, Steffo Shambo has received over 1,500 hours of certified tantra training in India and Thailand. With over seven years of experience, he has successfully coached hundreds of men worldwide. His work has gained significant exposure, with over 8 million YouTube views and features on Vice and the Entrepreneurs On Fire podcast. Steffo Shambo is also the creator of the holistic FLT method, integrating ancient tantric philosophies with modern expertise in relationships, sexuality, and men's health.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Steffo Shambo, founder of the Tantric Man Experience, to delve into the art of tantra and its profound impact on relationships and personal growth. With a holistic approach, Stepho discusses how he uses ancient tantric principles alongside modern methodologies to help men achieve transformational change in their lives, particularly in the context of dating, marriage, and sexuality.
Steffo Shambo shares his personal journey, highlighting the challenges he faced growing up with a bipolar mother and the transformative impact of traveling to nearly 30 countries seeking healing and enlightenment. The episode explores concepts like the power of breath work, the significance of balancing masculine and feminine energies, and the unique challenges of modern relationships. Keywords such as 'tantric transformation,' 'emotional intelligence,' and 'masculine potential' thread through the discussion, underscoring Stepho's passion for guiding men toward a deeper understanding of themselves and their partners.
Key Takeaways:
Holistic Transformation: Steffo Shambo emphasizes a comprehensive approach, working on emotional, mental, energetic, sexual, and spiritual levels to foster meaningful change in men's lives.
Breath as a Bridge: The practice of breathwork is crucial in tantra, serving as a connector between the physical and spiritual realms, with the power to unlock potential and emotion.
Restoring Relationship Polarity: Reviving stagnant relationships involves addressing emotional disconnection, reversing roles, and reclaiming natural dynamics.
Masculine and Feminine Balance: Understanding and embodying one's core energy—whether masculine or feminine—plays a vital role in creating harmonious relationships.
Personal and Relationship Growth: The episode offers insights into transforming personal traumas into strengths, which can shift relationship dynamics for the better.
Notable Quotes:
"The breath is really the bridge between the physical and the spiritual."
"Once one magnet is changing, it'll just pull the other one along."
"We take the man, we take the husband, and we say, are you committed to making this work by working on yourself?"
"It's not about killing it but it's about making peace with it and taking control."
"We don't want to give more information; it's an embodied shift that takes place."
Resources:
Tantric Academy Website: tantricacademy.com
Stepho Shambo's Free Training and Quizzes: Available on his website for those interested in exploring tantra and personal growth.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How Democrats Lost The 2024 Presidential Election By Alienating Men Driving Them To Trump
Nov 13, 2024
How Democrats Lost The 2024 Presidential Election By Alienating Men Driving Them To Trump
https://amzn.to/46cj7NT
About the Guest(s):
Mark W. Sutton is a recognized expert in political analysis and voter behavior with a particular focus on male voters. He has dedicated over 35 years to advocating for male wellbeing and has been a registered Democrat, contributing content to prominent platforms like NPR, Air America Radio, and the Mother Jones Radio Show. Sutton is an advocate for male issues and has hosted the podcast "Liberal Arts with Mark Sutton." He has appeared on major media outlets such as MSNBC and CBS Radio, further cementing his status as a thought leader in gender-focused political strategy. He is the author of "How Democrats Can Win Back Men: Why Understanding Voters and Their Issues is Vital for Democrat Victory."
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss talks with Mark W. Sutton, the insightful author of "How Democrats Can Win Back Men," as they examine the aftermath of a significant electoral defeat for the Democratic Party. The conversation delves into the critical gender voting gap that has emerged over the decades and focuses on how men have increasingly shifted their political support towards the Republican Party. With provocative insights and a wealth of historical data, Sutton sheds light on the unaddressed needs of male voters and how the Democrats' failure to recognize these issues led to their recent electoral losses.
Throughout the episode, Sutton and Voss explore the complex dynamics of voter behavior, examining how messaging and policy approaches have disconnected many men from the Democratic Party. As Sutton presents his compelling analysis, he emphasizes the necessity for the party to understand and address male concerns to regain their support. The conversation also touches upon cultural phenomena such as the masculinity movement and societal narratives that have further polarized gender roles and party allegiance. Sutton leaves the audience with a critical message on the importance of inclusivity and the dangers that lie in ignoring half the electorate.
Key Takeaways:
The Democratic Party's failure to acknowledge and address male voter issues has led to a significant gender gap in voting patterns.
Historical data shows that whenever Democrats fare worse than an 8% deficit among male voters, they lose elections.
Sutton criticizes the Democratic Party for its messaging failures and lack of focus on male issues in platforms and policies.
The conversation highlights the cultural divide exacerbating political differences between genders, driven by societal shifts and misinformation.
Acknowledging and incorporating male-focused policies can be essential for democratic victories in future elections.
Notable Quotes:
"Every time they have been worse than minus 8% among men, they have lost." – Mark W. Sutton
"Men and women's fates are always tied together, biologically and socially." – Mark W. Sutton
"The imaging part and the messaging part are where the Democrats fell short this election." – Mark W. Sutton
"We're tied together as men and women, and our success depends on unity, not division." – Chris Voss
"If men are like, wow, there's not enough jobs for me, they feel like they're being discriminated against." – Mark W. Sutton
Resources:
Mark W. Sutton's website: marksutton.com
"How Democrats Can Win Back Men" on Amazon: Search for Mark W. Sutton on Amazon
Sutton's Substack: Men and the 2024 Election
Social Media: Not explicitly mentioned, but visit Mark's website for further contact and updates.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alive and Angry: A Survivor’s Story and Perspective on Solving Domestic Violence by Jennifer Hotai
Nov 11, 2024
Alive and Angry: A Survivor's Story and Perspective on Solving Domestic Violence by Jennifer Hotai
Amazon.com
Imagine surviving the worst decade of your life—only to come out fighting. In Alive and Angry, Jennifer Hotai delivers an unapologetically raw account of surviving domestic violence while offering a bold, solution-driven approach to a global issue.
Domestic violence isn’t just bruises or broken bones. It’s the psychological scars, the soul-crushing isolation, and the silence. Many suffer in the shadows, unable to speak up or break free. You may know someone—or be someone—trapped in this vicious cycle, unsure where to turn.
Alive and Angry isn’t just another survivor’s story—it’s a survival guide. Jennifer doesn’t just share her own experience; she arms you with every tool, resource, and strategy you need to escape, heal, and reclaim your life. From practical escape plans and vital resources to personal letters from survivors around the world, this book offers real solutions and strategies for those suffering from domestic violence. It's not about hope alone—it's about action.
Jennifer Hotai has been where you are, surviving a life-threatening relationship and emerging as a passionate advocate for change. A tech leader, creative entrepreneur, and a survivor herself, she’s uniquely positioned to tackle the issue head-on with a combination of lived experience and innovative ideas. Her work with nonprofits, tech, and her unfiltered storytelling make Alive and Angry an essential read for anyone who wants to understand and dismantle domestic violence.
This book isn’t just about awareness—it’s about solutions. With a pitch deck that outlines actionable ways to combat domestic violence and a wealth of survivor stories, Alive and Angry offers readers a transformative journey. But the key to breaking the cycle is waiting inside—what will you do with it?About the author
A lifelong artist. Tech enthusiast. Creative leader. Domestic violence survivor.
Jennifer Hotai has experienced and endured many challenges through her creative career and personal struggles. She worked on game and film projects as a concept artist while working dead-end jobs, before creating an advertising company in 2015. She created the creative company called Plover Animation in 2022 while escaping a life-threatening abusive relationship. She is now embarking on new opportunities, offering her leadership skills in the tech and other industries.
She drew strength from being a survivor to make a positive impact with nonprofit work. She has spearheaded tech education for the Myrtle Beach area by hosting workshops and speaking events. She also is a board member of the nonprofit Armor Up Sister. This organization aims to solve the problem of the absence of necessary legal & financial assistance and self-care services for domestic violence victims in South Carolina.
As an ambassador and speaker in tech, she has presented and appeared at various conferences. She is featured in the 1st and 2nd editions of the book 'Women of the Future' as a Top 100 Women of the Future.
In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, binging sci-fi TV shows, and playing video games. She also rescued and trained a pit bull named Lily in 2023, who is her Psychiatric Service Dog. They enjoy going on adventures, snuggling at home, and providing positive support to people they meet along the way. It’s the best relationship Jennifer has been in, and everyone tells her that Lily’s a very good girl!
Jennifer is dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence and inspiring societal change to reduce its prevalence.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlock Business Networking on the Golf Course with Emajin Golf
Nov 10, 2024
Emajin.golf
Unlock Business Networking on the Golf Course with Emajin Golf
About the Guest(s):
Raj Narayan is the founder and CEO of Emajin Golf, a unique golf-based business networking platform. With extensive experience in the corporate sector, she has held various leadership positions, including COO at Westpac Private Bank. Raj's passion for golf and its potential as a networking tool inspired her to establish Emajin Golf. She has served as a Golf NSW Advisory Committee member and as a woman’s captain and board member at a premier golf club. Raj aims to bridge business and golf, offering exclusive access to top golf courses and opportunities to connect with influential business leaders.
Episode Summary:
In this exciting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Raj Narayan, the visionary founder and CEO of Emajin Golf, a pioneering business networking platform focused on the game of golf. As a reputed leader in the corporate banking sector and a passionate golf enthusiast, Raj shares her journey of transitioning her love for golf into a thriving business model. The conversation delves deep into how Emajin Golf facilitates business networking by providing access to exclusive golf courses and connecting members with senior executives, CEOs, and industry leaders.
Throughout the episode, Raj highlights the significance of golf as an instrumental tool for forming robust business connections. She discusses the structured format Emajin Golf offers, blending exclusive golf experiences with high-impact business networking opportunities. By detailing the unique approach of curating high-quality and memorable networking events, Raj emphasizes the competitive advantage her platform provides. Listeners will gain insights into how a strategic fusion of sports and business networking can drive significant value, offering a fresh perspective on leveraging leisure activities for business growth.
Key Takeaways:
Emajin Golf offers a structured business networking platform centered around golf, providing access to exclusive courses and notable speakers.
The platform facilitates meaningful connections, with 94% of members being senior executives or company owners, optimizing business growth opportunities.
Events feature a variety of seasoned keynote speakers across different industries, covering relevant business topics and fostering learning.
Raj Ion emphasizes the growing need for face-to-face networking, highlighting its effectiveness compared to digital interactions.
Emajin Golf is actively seeking to expand globally, aiming to bring its unique networking approach to new international markets.
Notable Quotes:
"Networking is really important because, let's be honest, people do business with people they know, they like, and they trust."
"The value of the community is the community itself. We've got amazing business owners and leaders within our membership."
"Community is not about belonging to something. Community is doing something together that makes belonging matter."
"People join us to gain access to top golf courses and hear from senior keynote speakers, but they stay to grow their business."
"Golf provides an opportunity… you're trapped in a cart with someone for four and a half hours, and it amplifies that connection."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Small Business Success: Strategies from Mosongo Moukwa
Nov 09, 2024
Unlocking Small Business Success: Strategies from Mosongo Moukwa
Mosongomoukwa.coach
About the Guest(s):
Mosongo Moukwa is a bestselling author and certified executive coach with extensive experience in both the corporate and entrepreneurial sector. He has held notable senior leadership roles. Having navigated both successes and failures in his entrepreneurial ventures, Mosongo Moukwa utilizes his diverse background to coach small business owners, helping them uncover additional revenue streams and optimize their business processes through his tailored, strategic approaches. His book, "The Revenue Revolution: Transform Your Small Business Earnings Without Relying On Advertising," serves as a cornerstone of his expertise, offering actionable insights into achieving financial growth without dependency on advertisements.
Episode Summary:
Join host Chris Voss as he delves into an enlightening conversation with Mogo Muqua, a seasoned executive coach and author, whose journey from Congo to corporate America is paved with lessons of entrepreneurship and leadership. In this episode, Mogo shares his proven methodologies for small business growth, underpinned by psychological insights and resilience borne from his transformative career path. This episode offers listeners a masterclass in making businesses thrive without advertising reliance, focusing instead on people, processes, and strategic innovation.
In "The Revenue Revolution," Mosongo Moukwa empowers small business owners to unlock untapped revenue through vetted strategies that hinge on optimization and cost-saving measures. As the episode unfolds, Mosongo Moukwa outlines his unique coaching services, characterized by a holistic approach to business growth that embraces the physical, emotional, and environmental facets of leadership. Reflecting on his own entrepreneurial odyssey, Mosongo Moukwa emphasizes the importance of strong foundations, market fit, and compelling offers, all while addressing common hardships faced by small business owners, such as time and financial constraints. His actionable steps promise to lead clients to both personal fulfillment and financial success.
Key Takeaways:
Mosongo Moukwa offers strategic methods for increasing small business revenue by at least 22% in the first year, without additional advertising expenditure.
The focus on personal growth and psychological resilience is key to achieving long-term business success and fulfillment.
Establishing a strong foundation and product-market fit is crucial for sustainable business development.
Mosongo Moukwa emphasizes the role of leadership in touching both the hearts and minds of employees, fostering a meaningful human connection.
Engage with actionable strategies presented in "The Revenue Revolution" for immediate and practical applications to business optimization and growth.
Notable Quotes:
"You cannot build the World Trade Center without a foundation."
"Imagine the relief of seeing your business thrive and finally having the freedom to enjoy your life."
"Leadership is about touching the hearts and minds of people."
"There is hope… there is an actionable pathway to success that I'm offering."
"When I look back, I see how my struggle actually made sense."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class―and How to Rescue Our Future (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series) by Thom Hartmann
Nov 07, 2024
The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class―and How to Rescue Our Future (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series) by Thom Hartmann
Amazon.com
America’s most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author explores the fall of the American Dream and the steps we can take to bring it back.
The widening wealth gap is all too familiar to many Millennials and GenZers, especially when home ownership and the lack of debt seem like faraway fantasies. And it’s no surprise when they only hold about 4.6% of the country’s wealth while Boomers held 22% at around the same age. So what happened to the promise of the American Dream?
In this new, final entry of his celebrated Hidden History Series, Thom Hartmann uncovers the rise of the American middle class through the progressive policies of FDR, through to its downfall with the increasing privatization and economic deregulations of the Reagan era.
He also explores potential solutions including:
Wealth and inheritance taxes to lessen economic inequality
Supporting unions through increasing labor rights
Renationalizing public spaces and transportation
The American Dream often remains just a dream for many, but this book highlights what needs to be done to take it back and help make it a reality for us all.About the author
Thom Hartmann is the four-time Project Censored Award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of 25 books currently in print in over a dozen languages on five continents.
Hartmann is also an internationally known speaker on culture and communications, an author, and an innovator in the fields of psychiatry, ecology, and economics.
The co-founder (with his wife, Louise) and former Executive Director of The New England Salem Children's Village (1978) and The Hunter School (1997), he has led national innovations in the areas of residential treatment for abused children and private/public education for learning-disabled children.
He has helped set up hospitals, famine relief programs, schools, and refugee centers in India, Uganda, Australia, Colombia, Russia, and the United States through the German-based Salem International program. Formerly rostered with the State of Vermont as a psychotherapist, founder of The Michigan Healing Arts Center, and licensed as an NLP Trainer by Richard Bandler (who wrote the foreword to one of Thom's books), he was the originator of the revolutionary "Hunter/Farmer Hypothesis" to understand the psychiatric condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
A guest faculty member at Goddard College in Vermont, he also synthesized the "Younger/Older Culture model" for describing the underpinnings - and possible solutions - to the world's ecological and socio-political crises, suggesting that many of our problems are grounded in cultural "stories" which go back thousands of years.
Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by Thom's book "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight" to make the movie "The 11th Hour" (in which Thom appears), and a series of environmental videos narrated by Hartmann and DiCaprio, available at Green World Rising.
Talkers Magazine named Thom Hartmann as the most important progressive talk show host in America for the past decade, and for three of the past five years the #1 most important progressive host, in their “Heavy Hundred” ranking. His radio show is syndicated on for-profit radio stations nationwide by WYD Media, on non-profit and community stations nationwide by Pacifica, across the entire North American continent on SiriusXM Satellite radio, on cable systems nationwide by Cable Radio Network (CRN) and Free Speech TV, on its own YouTube channel, via subscription podcasts, worldwide through the US American Forces Network, and through the Thom Hartmann App in the App Store. The radio show is also simulcast as TV in realtime into nearly 60 million US and Canadian homes by the Free Speech TV Network on Dish Net...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover the Healing Power of CBD with Budding Botanicals
Nov 07, 2024
Discover the Healing Power of CBD with Budding Botanicals
Buddingbotanicalsca.com
About the Guest(s):
Dawn Norby is an accomplished entrepreneur and the owner of Budding Botanicals, a thriving CBD hemp company. Based in East Texas, she has navigated personal health battles and turned her experiences into a mission to help others find natural relief from various ailments. Her journey into the CBD industry was sparked by her family's health challenges, leading to the creation of a diverse line of organic products aimed at addressing everything from joint pain to insect bites, and beyond.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss speaks with Dawn Norby, the inspiring founder of Budding Botanicals, about her venture into the world of CBD hemp products. The discussion kicks off with Norby's personal story of health struggles and the incredible breakthroughs she experienced, which set her on a path to entrepreneurship in the CBD space. Through her company, Budding Botanicals, Dawn is making a significant impact by providing natural and effective solutions to common health issues, drawing from both personal and wide-scale consumer insights.
Dawn Norby shares her journey from overcoming her son's serious health conditions to conquering her own battle with breast cancer. The episode delves into the rich variety of products her company offers, including tinctures, balms, and pet treats, all made from natural and organic hemp. The discussion highlights the efficacy of CBD in pain management, anxiety reduction, and wellness boosting without the psychoactive effects of THC. By focusing on quality and purity, Budding Botanicals offers consumers a trusted source for CBD products, enhancing overall well-being. Dawn's dedication to providing accessible natural remedies shines throughout the episode, underscoring the important role of CBD in modern wellness practices.
Key Takeaways:
Dawn Norby's personal struggles with her family's health led to the creation of Budding Botanicals, a CBD company that provides natural remedies.
Budding Botanicals offer a diverse range of products, including CBD tinctures, balms, and pet treats, focusing on natural and organic ingredients.
CBD is effective for managing pain, reducing anxiety, and improving sleep, without causing psychoactive effects.
The right CBD dosage varies per individual; it's important to start small and adjust according to personal needs.
Budding Botanicals emphasizes quality and purity, offering products that are both effective and natural, without chemical processing.
Notable Quotes:
"I called a wish and said I'd really like to volunteer. Can I get on the wait list? And they said, absolutely."
"During that time, they were locating a marrow donor. Make a wish approached us and asked if they could offer Trevor a wish."
"So the receptors can grab it and get it in your body. That is recommended you take daily and there's everything from 200 milligrams, we go up to 10,000 milligrams."
"By adding CBD, you can help yourself alleviate naturally certain things that come up."
"I started taking it and I was just amazed at how relaxing it was."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Woman on Top: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love and Money by Suzanne Leydecker
Nov 05, 2024
A Woman on Top: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love and Money by Suzanne Leydecker
Amazon.com
Suzanneleydecker.com
What if your greatest gift feels like your greatest curse?
Recently divorced and a newly single mother of three, Suzanne Leydecker had just begun to create a new life for herself and her children in Aspen, Colorado. Suddenly, after the death of both her parents, Suzanne inherited more money than she had ever imagined at the age of 47. All her problems were solved, right? Wrong.
It was like winning the lottery. In some ways, life did get easier. But she didn’t anticipate how it would make her relationships with men a lot harder. The double-edged sword of inherited wealth became her enabler and her curse. Would she ever be able to have a successful, equal, supportive, long-term relationship? Or do love and money never mix?
Honest, raw, extravagant, devastating, intimate, shocking, and often funny, A Woman on Top is one woman’s open-kimono story of how wealth impacts relationships when she holds the purse strings. Ultimately Suzanne discovers that the issue isn’t really about money. It’s about how we value ourselves, how we take responsibility for our lives, and how men and women can value each other as society continues to change.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Saving Dogs and Fighting Rabies with Dogs Trust USA’s Owen Sharp
Nov 04, 2024
Dogstrustusa.org
Saving Dogs and Fighting Rabies with Dogs Trust USA's Owen Sharp
About the Guest(s):
Owen Sharp is the Director and President of Dogs Trust USA, appointed in July 2019. With a rich history in leadership roles within the non-profit and healthcare sectors, Sharp previously served as the Global CEO and Executive Director of the Movember Foundation in Culver City, California, and has had an impactful tenure as the CEO of Prostate Cancer UK. A trained nurse from Glasgow, Scotland, Owen is also honored with a doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University. His passion for animal welfare, particularly dogs, is matched by his personal commitment to animal rescue and advocacy.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Owen Sharp, President of Dogs Trust USA, for an insightful discussion about the critical issues facing dog welfare today. Sharp, with his extensive background in leadership and dog welfare, sheds light on the staggering challenges animal shelters face, from overpopulation and economic pressures to the rising abandonment rates following the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation traverses the importance of education and responsible dog ownership as a means to alleviate these issues.
Sharp discusses the ambitious goals set by Dogs Trust USA to tackle poorly managed dog populations, improve physical welfare, and address the deaths caused by rabies internationally. Emphasizing the necessity for affordable spay and neuter programs and veterinary care, he urges for a committed community effort to support shelters in the US. By understanding the intricacies of training and matching the right dog to the owner, as well as creating awareness around rabies prevention, these measures promise to enhance dog welfare significantly and save countless lives.
Key Takeaways:
Dogs Trust USA focuses on the crucial areas of population management, low-cost veterinary care, and rabies prevention to improve dog welfare globally.
COVID-19 has significantly increased dog abandonment rates, as many people adopted pets during lockdowns without fully understanding the responsibilities, leading to crowded shelters.
Achieving responsible pet ownership starts with selecting the right dog for one's lifestyle and ensuring proper training and socialization.
Rabies is a major global health problem, with one person dying from it approximately every 8-9 minutes worldwide. Dogs Trust strives for the total elimination of canine-mediated rabies.
Supporting local shelters can be done through donations, volunteering, and fostering dogs, contributing to sustainable solutions in the welfare community.
Notable Quotes:
"If you have the right knowledge, if you have the right skills, nearly all of those behavioral issues can be avoided." – Owen Sharp
"Our ambition is to halve the number of human deaths from rabies in the next five years." – Owen Sharp
"It's not just saying, 'I want a dog,' and I want that one that I've seen for whatever reason, be it fashion, or a TV show." – Owen Sharp
"We need to educate people about the type of dog that they get." – Owen Sharp
"Rabies is 100% preventable—there is a vaccine that exists that you can give to animals." – Owen Sharp
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Activated Citizenship: The Transformative Power of Citizens’ Assemblies 1st Edition by Marjan H. Ehsassi
Nov 02, 2024
Activated Citizenship: The Transformative Power of Citizens' Assemblies 1st Edition by Marjan H. Ehsassi
Amazon.com/Activated-Citizenship-Transformative-Citizens-Assemblies/dp/1032798564
Berggruen.org
To counter pervasive levels of citizen disengagement from political institutions, this book examines democratic innovations that meaningfully engage with citizens to address some of the deficits of Western representative democracies.
Citizens’ assemblies provide one such innovation, offering opportunities for more consistent participation between elections, more meaningful input in government decision making, and more impactful platforms for participation. This cutting-edge book introduces a new definition for an Activated Citizen, along with a methodology to measure civic and political engagement. Relying on a mixed-methods approach and field research conducted in Paris, Brussels, Ottawa, and Petaluma (California), as well as participant observations, over 180 surveys, 61 in-depth interviews and storytelling, the book provides case studies and in-depth analysis of hotbutton topics including climate change, unhoused populations, democratic expression, assisted suicide and euthanasia. Each chapter weaves quantitative results with rich qualitative testimonies from participants, government representatives, and observers. Based on empirical evidence, the book explores the ways in which government-led citizens’ assemblies can promote a more Activated Citizen. To fully realize the transformative potential of deliberative platforms, a final chapter offers a blueprint for impact, outlining concrete measures along with recommendations for the design and implementation of future government-initiated deliberative platforms.
Activated Citizenship urges the deliberative community to be more discerning and intentional to more positively impact participants’ knowledge, sense of community, enthusiasm, political engagement, as well as their sense of meaningful voice. It will be required reading for all students and scholars interested in political participation and democratic innovation.About the author
Marjan H. Ehsassi is the Executive Director of FIDE NA (the Federation for Innovation in Democracy - North America). She is also a Future of Democracy Fellow (non-resident) at the Berggruen Institute and a Senior Innovations Fellow at the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA at OSU). A former litigator, she is a skilled advocate, a strategic policy advisor and a movement builder. Marjan received her Doctorate in International Affairs (DIA) from SAIS at Johns Hopkins University with a concentration on democratic innovations, citizen engagement and deliberation. A comparativist of citizens’ assemblies, she has been deeply involved in the research, design, and implementation of several CAs in France, Belgium, Canada and the US. She served as one of four guarantors of the French Citizens’ Convention on the End of Life (2022-23) and on the Oversight Committee of the G1000 We Need to Talk Citizens’ Panel (2023).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking IT Potential: Innovation Vista’s Approach to Cybersecurity & AI
Nov 01, 2024
Unlocking IT Potential: Innovation Vista's Approach to Cybersecurity & AI
Innovationvista.com
About the Guest(s):
Jeff Roberts is the founder of Innovation Vista with over 30 years of IT leadership expertise, including five tenures as a Chief Information Officer (CIO). He has steered numerous successful mergers, led digital transformations, and turned struggling IT departments into profit centers. Jeff's deep industry knowledge has earned him accolades, including a nomination for Enterprise CIO of the Year. His leadership has also mentored 19 subordinates to advance into C-level roles. Since founding Innovation Vista in 2019, Jeff has built a consulting firm focused on providing C-level IT strategy and leadership tailored to mid-sized organizations, driving over $2.4 billion in client results.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Jeff Roberts, founder of Innovation Vista, to explore the dynamic landscape of IT consultancy focused on mid-sized organizations. Jeff shares his journey from CIO to leading a successful consulting firm and emphasizes the importance of leveraging IT for business optimization and growth. The conversation delves into the challenges mid-sized organizations face in cybersecurity and how companies can harness AI despite limited IT resources.
The discussion highlights the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures and the potential of AI in transforming business processes. Jeff delineates the sweet spot for mid-sized organizations to engage fractional CIO services and overcoming hurdles like tight IT budgets and lack of specialized skills. This episode is packed with invaluable insights geared towards empowering businesses to innovate while safeguarding their digital assets.
Key Takeaways:
Mid-Sized Company Consulting: Innovation Vista targets mid-sized organizations that can benefit from fractional CIO services without needing a full-time CIO in place.
AI Strategy Development: Businesses must develop a strategic approach to deploying AI, aligning projects with business objectives while ensuring data quality.
Cybersecurity Imperatives: There is a critical need for organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks to protect against ransomware and other cyber threats.
Revenue Growth through IT: Companies can leverage IT not just for efficiency but to drive revenue growth and market share through innovative solutions.
Consultancy Advantage: External consultants provide valuable expertise and a fresh perspective, crucial for rapidly changing areas like AI and cybersecurity.
Notable Quotes:
"We help them figure out what's a good strategy, how do you think about deploying capital to build AI."
"If you have a few million dollars in the bank, believe me, that's enough money for a hacker to be very interested."
"Mid-size companies often have this wrongheaded idea that they're not going to be targeted."
"We can help you find ways to accelerate revenue streams, build market share, and win business with technology."
"The outside expertise that we can offer is just frankly more valuable."
Resources:
Innovation Vista: innovationvista.com
Chris Voss on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisvoss
Listeners are encouraged to explore this episode of The Chris Voss Show to gain deeper insights into IT strategy, the impact of AI, and the crucial cybersecurity measures needed to safeguard today’s businesses. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations with industry leaders and thought pioneers.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How It All Ends! by Richard Ruhling
Oct 31, 2024
How It All Ends! by Richard Ruhling
Amazon.com
An increasing number of people are wondering, Are we getting to the biblical end-times? The answer is YES, but most people do not know that Muslims will precipitate it as seen in Christ's warning for Jerusalem that was based on Zechariah 14, nor do they understand the "roar." "The Lord shall roar from Jerusalem...the heavens and earth shall shake," Joel 3:16. That earthquake will be felt world-wide as it initiates the biblical end-times.
God won't do anything without revealing it, Amos 3:7, and the next verse is the "roar" that He wants to reveal.
Readers may click to look inside and scan the topics that show the Bible is trustworthy. Based on the 2nd and 3rd topics, this author predicted war with Iran before 9-11. The reader has much to gain with relevance to the news and readiness.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker by Glen Van Peski
Oct 29, 2024
Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker by Glen Van Peski
https://www.amazon.com/Take-Less-More-Surprising-Generosity/dp/1637632894/
Gossamergear.com
In this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others.
Adventures provide the richness and texture to a life well lived. So remain open. Keep saying yes to life’s opportunities.
Glen Van Peski helped revolutionize backpacking by creating ultralight equipment, which allows people to take less so they can do more in the wilderness. During decades of championing ultralight backpacking, Glen became aware that “take less, do more” is more than just a hiking slogan. As he reduced his pack weight, he realized that the lessons learned applied to all areas of life. Now he wants to share the lessons he learned to help others live full and vibrant lives—lives characterized by purpose, meaning, and joy.
In this book, you will discover transformative life lessons, which may go against the grain of popular thought but have been proven to change lives for the better. You’ll learn that:
Often the best strategy for achieving goals comes from subtracting rather than adding.
When your first instinct is generosity, the long-term dividends will be greater than if you strive to gain your own advantage.
Revising the stories you tell yourself about situations will reframe your life and increase gratitude.
By investing creatively in relationships, you will generate more joy in your life.
Making friends with failure will cause you to grow and improve.
take less. do more. It’s a revolutionary idea that will transform your life and free your soul to find your purpose—and maybe a little bit of adventure too.
About the author
Glen Van Peski is known by the trail name “Legend” for his legendary contributions to the backpacking community. A native Californian, Van Peski grew up in the western outdoors, and when his oldest son joined Scouts, he led the Troop’s backpacking program. Through those experiences, he became intrigued by lightweight backpacking. He started sewing his own gear and eventually started his own company, manufacturing ultralight backpacking equipment. Glen and his company Gossamer Gear have been featured in Backpacker, Outside, and National Geographic Adventure magazines, and the New York Times.
Van Peski is an internationally sought-after speaker known for his inspiring, humorous, information-packed presentations. He has hiked most of the Pacific Crest Trail, has wandered the backcountry in Japan and Europe, and bikepacked on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. He lives in Bend, Oregon with Francie, his wife of over forty years, and is the father to two grown sons.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AI and M&A: Revolutionizing Business Growth with Ambrosia Ventures
Oct 27, 2024
AI and M&A: Revolutionizing Business Growth with Ambrosia Ventures
Ambrosiaventures.co
About the Guest(s):
Issa Gilani is a distinguished principal consultant and founder of Ambrosia Ventures, a strategic consulting and M&A advisory firm concentrating on the life sciences sector. With over nine years of expertise in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and management consulting, Issa has been at the helm of numerous high-impact projects for top pharmaceutical companies. His firm, Ambrosia Ventures, provides AI-powered tools to enhance market analysis, facilitating strategic mergers and acquisitions. Issa's passion for entrepreneurship is evident from his early beginnings in Detroit, where he cultivated his business acumen, leading him to forgo a medical career in favor of strategic consulting.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another exhilarating episode of The Chris Voss Show, where we explore the intersection of strategic consulting, pharmaceutical innovation, and cutting-edge AI technology. Today, we are joined by the dynamic Issa Gilani, the visionary behind Ambrosia Ventures. With a compelling biography that spans regulatory affairs and transformative consultancy, Issa delves into his unique entrepreneurial journey from the streets of Detroit to the forefront of pharmaceutical consulting. This episode is an insightful journey into how AI is reshaping the mergers and acquisitions landscape, particularly in life sciences.
Listeners will gain an enriched understanding of how Ambrosia Ventures employs AI to streamline M&A complexities and identify lucrative market opportunities. Issa shares how his firm is revolutionizing decision-making for startups and large enterprises with AI-powered insights, showcasing a toolkit capable of predicting company growth trajectories. Together with Chris Voss, the discussion unfurls the potential of AI in drug discovery landscapes, its role in regenerative medicine, and its future impact, promising listeners a rich dialogue steeped in innovation and strategic foresight.
Key Takeaways:
AI in M&A: Ambrosia Ventures uses AI to power a comprehensive M&A toolkit, revolutionizing how firms predict growth and streamline complex processes.
Entrepreneurial Journey: Issa shares his transition from aspiring physician to strategic consultant, emphasizing the importance of aligning scientific innovations with business acumen.
Pharmaceutical Landscape: Insight into how the competitive biopharmaceutical industry necessitates innovative solutions for clinical trial optimization and market analysis.
Regenerative Medicine Focus: AI’s future role in drug discovery and regenerative medicine, aiming to extend life expectancy by repairing organs and body systems.
Strategic Consultancy: Ambrosia Ventures' approach caters to both startups and established enterprises, helping them unlock new growth avenues with AI-enhanced strategies.
Notable Quotes:
"It takes a smart person to realize you have to dumb it down sometimes so everyone can understand what it's about."
"We use AI to streamline the very complex and sometimes chaotic processes of mergers and acquisitions."
"The smartest people, they, it takes a smart person to realize you have to dumb it down sometimes so everyone can understand what it's about."
"AI is its own species and thinking about stuff that we probably never even thought about or considered, especially with our limited paradigm."
"What drugs candidates could be from a single molecule targeting new molecules? It's very promising."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Resilience: Picking Up My Shattered Pieces: A Journey of Finding Courage and Strength Through Earthquake Moments by Dr. Tristina Anderson
Oct 26, 2024
Resilience: Picking Up My Shattered Pieces: A Journey of Finding Courage and Strength Through Earthquake Moments by Dr. Tristina Anderson
Unlockyourpowerwithin.ca
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In "Resilience: Picking up My Shattered Pieces," Dr. Tristina Anderson takes readers on a profound journey of self-discovery and resilience. Through a series of "earthquake moments," she transforms life's uncertainties into opportunities for growth. Tristina candidly reflects on relationships, career choices, and personal struggles, sharing insights on brave thinking and bold actions.
This memoir explores themes of forgiveness, gratitude, and vulnerability, highlighting her roles in authentic living and deeper connections. Tristina's heartfelt anecdotes encourage readers to reflect on their own journeys and embrace their unique paths. "Resilience" is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the pursuit of a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. Join Tristina on a transformative journey of healing and intentional living.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stolen Government: Why Your Representative Cannot Represent You and How to Reclaim Your Voice by Charles Key
Oct 26, 2024
Stolen Government: Why Your Representative Cannot Represent You and How to Reclaim Your Voice by Charles Key
Amazon.com/dp/B0CS1HD4PK
Do you ever feel like this?
Politically powerless?
That elected officials aren’t listening?
That legislators don't care about what you think they should prioritize?
Former Oklahoma State Representative Charles Key exposes the uncomfortable reality that many citizens suspect but few truly comprehend: the erosion of our democratic ideals within the very institutions designed to safeguard them. Key embarks on a compelling journey through the corridors of power, unraveling the intricacies of a system that has deviated from its founding principles.
Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Key shines a spotlight on the mechanisms that render our representatives incapable of authentically representing the people. Drawing on his personal experiences in the political arena, he unveils a narrative of systemic dysfunction, cronyism, and a loss of accountability that has left the average citizen voiceless in the halls of power.
However, "Stolen Government" is not merely a diagnosis of the problem; it is a roadmap for citizens seeking to reclaim their voice in the democratic process. Charles Key outlines practical and actionable steps to restore transparency, accountability, and genuine representation. Rooted in a profound belief in the resilience of democracy, this book serves as a rallying cry for citizens to actively participate in shaping the future of their government.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired by Yosi Amram PhD
Oct 26, 2024
Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired by Yosi Amram PhD
Amazon.com
Yamram.com
A Nautilus Book Awards Gold Medal Winner in Leadership
"The principles and practices of leadership laid out in this book have not only elevated how I led inside of Twitch, but also how I live in general. It's no exaggeration to say Yosi's approach to SILeadership changed my life. If you want to learn not just to manage others but also to inspire yourself and everyone around you to greater heights, you have to read this book." -- Emmett Shear, Founding CEO of Twitch
Welcome to the most impactful inner work you will ever do: cultivating and embodying your spiritual intelligence.
Are you longing for deeper connection, purpose, and inspiration in your professional and personal life? Do you wish to ignite your inner spark and lead with authentic power and presence? Is there a longing within you to not only uncover your own inspiration, but also the power to inspire itself? Spiritually Intelligent Leadership is your guide to achieving these goals and transforming your leadership from the inside out.
Turbo Charge Your Emotional Intelligence with the Power of Spiritual Intelligence
Spiritual intelligence (SI) is not about religious beliefs or fleeting spiritual experience moments. Rather SI is the highest and fullest expression of our life force energy and sacred spark of life that naturally arises from connecting and rooting ourselves in our spirit essence, whereby we feel inner-, inter-, and ultra-connected, connected to ourselves, connected to others, and connected to the sacred and transcendent dimension of life. It is from there we are able to draw on, and embody timeless virtues such as passionate purpose, compassionate service, integrity, presence, humility, and joy-qualities revered by wisdom traditions across the world. By developing your SI, you can profoundly impact your relationships and environment, fostering more connected and inspired teams and communities in your life and work.
Transform Your Leadership and Your Life
Modern research and leadership experts agree: embodying these virtues can create a ripple effect of inspiration and connection throughout your organization. The transformative exercises within this guide are specifically designed to help you cultivate these qualities, leading to a more fulfilling and successful life.
For Leaders and Aspiring Leaders
Whether you are a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or someone seeking deeper personal growth, this book is for you. This is your invitation to walk through the essential habits and practices needed to become more inner-connected and influential, helping you to inspire and lead with authenticity and grace.
Through this practice you will find:
Purpose and Meaning: Discover and ignite your passionate purpose.
Inspiration and Service: Inspire others and lead with compassion and care.
Connection and Community: Engender deeper trusting relationships.
Integrity and Presence: Lead with authenticity while being fully present in every moment.
Joy and Fulfillment: Experience lasting happiness and success.
Join the Movement of Spiritually Intelligent Leaders
Spiritually Intelligent Leadership is not just an award winning book; it's a movement towards a more enlightened way of leading and living. Whether you're part of a leadership team, an entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to lead a happy and meaningful life all the while making a positive impact on those around you and the world, this book provides the tools and wisdom to elevate your life and leadership.
Leadership is not about preaching from a pulpit; it's about infusing your leadership style with humanity, purpose, and yes, a sprinkle of spirituality. The result? A leadership journey that's not just profitable but profoundly fulfilling and impactful.
About the author
Yosi began his leadership journey in the Israeli military where ...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – No Remorse No Regret (Counterstriker’s Revenge) by Ian Worrall
Oct 25, 2024
No Remorse No Regret (Counterstriker's Revenge) by Ian Worrall
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Once a victim...
...now a killer.
At the age of 19, Melissa's hopes and dreams were literally drowned when she was stuffed in a sports bag, tied to a cinder block and thrown into the sea.
Mistaken for a shipment of dope, she is rescued.
Indebted to the man who rescued her, she dispatches his enemies and carries on a personal side mission enacting revenge on behalf of women who've been raped.
But the serial killer who left her to drown resurfaces. And goes on his own personal mission to take out the one that got away.
With the police hunting them both, who will win the cat and mouse game?About the author
Hello and welcome to my author page.
I accomplished a goal and dream to write a novel, that being No Remorse No Regret which was followed up by the sequel, No Rest For The Vengeful. I will soon within the next year have the parallel story to No Remorse published along with Message In A Bottle which will be the third, chronologically speaking, in the series.
Things I enjoy doing outside of writing, weight training, yoga, martial arts, drumming and archery.
I am a lifelong fan of the Edmonton Oilers and I am one of the biggest Iron Maiden fans in the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – What Are the Odds: A Novel by David List
Oct 24, 2024
What Are the Odds: A Novel by David List
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The debut novel from screenwriter and producer David List, What Are the Odds, is an entertaining, binge-worthy, and addictive crime thriller.
Ray Dawson--a former NYPD detective unfairly forced into early retirement--never thought he would get another chance to be with his second wife, and love of his life, Stephanie. So, when she opens the door to the possibility, he spends his savings on an extravagant, romantic getaway at a resort in Costa Rica. But Ray is still as much a cop as he is a man, and when, in the hotel elevator, he has a chance encounter with Wilbur Bailey--a wily, neurotic, and environmentally conscious fugitive with a $5 million bounty on his head--things get complicated.
IRS Special Agent Phil Dancourt is determined to bust Mika Salko, the corrupt CEO of Houston based Amco Oil, and believes Wilbur Bailey--an Amco analyst with a conscience--is the one guy on the inside who could help bring Salko down. But in a bizarre twist, Bailey embezzles millions and disappears, putting Phil's job on the line. Now, after Wilbur is sighted in Costa Rica, Phil is sent to retrieve him. But from the moment he steps off the plane--and crosses paths with Ray and Wilbur--nothing goes as planned.
The encounter propels the three men into a harrowing, death-defying, life-changing, and often hilarious journey, attracting unwanted attention from a heroin-addicted dishwasher, a powerful, corrupt CEO, bloodthirsty gangs and drug cartels, and pandering government watchdogs. Along the way, they come face to face, in unexpected ways, with life's larger questions: friendship, love, loss, faith, and the commitment to values larger than oneself. What results is a trio of unlikely friends, and Ray can only hope that, once it's all over, Stephanie will still be there.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World by Karthik Ramanna
Oct 23, 2024
The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World by Karthik Ramanna
Amazon.com
A first-of-its-kind look at the outrage gripping organizations worldwide—and how leaders can respond to it.
Outrage is everywhere—on the left and on the right—and many companies have found themselves in the crosshairs. GoFundMe was pressured to cut off funding to protesting truckers in Ottawa. Disney's CEO was dragged down for mishandling both sides of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. Facebook and other tech companies have been accused of manipulating elections in many countries and by many parties.
People are angry with the world—in some cases, rightfully so—and now view companies as they do governments, as targets of their wrath and potential forces for social change. Managing outrage has moved from being an occasional leadership challenge, like handling a PR crisis, to a necessary and critical leadership capability, like strategic thinking or financial acumen.
Based on his popular University of Oxford leadership course and case studies on organizations such as IKEA, Nestlé, the Vatican, and others, Karthik Ramanna offers practical steps to make sense of the outrage, work with relevant stakeholders to progress through it, and emerge stronger for it. Ramanna's pragmatic framework, developed through years of experience with organizations, helps leaders "turn down the temperature," analyze root causes, develop and implement responses that are mission-consistent, and build resilience.
The Age of Outrage is an essential guide for leaders and their teams in this new era of polarization.About the author
Karthik Ramanna is Professor of Business & Public Policy at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government and a fellow of St. John’s College.
An expert on business-government relations, sustainable capitalism, and corporate reporting & auditing, Professor Ramanna studies how organizations and leaders build trust with stakeholders. His scholarship has won numerous awards, including the Journal of Accounting & Economics Best Paper Prize, the Harvard Business Review-McKinsey Prize for “groundbreaking management thinking,” and three times the international Case Centre’s prizes for “outstanding case-writing,” dubbed by the Financial Times as “the business school Oscars.”
At Oxford, Professor Ramanna established the Case Centre on Public Leadership and the Transformational Leadership Fellowship, the latter a bespoke, by-invitation program for senior leaders looking to reimagine their public-service impact. In 2022, he co-founded the non-profit E-liability Institute, where he serves as principal investigator, with a mission to drive decarbonisation processes through rigorous GHG accounting. From 2016 to 2023, he was director of Oxford’s Master of Public Policy program that has educated over a thousand public leaders from about 120 countries. From July 2023, Professor Ramanna is on partial public-service leave from Oxford to advise the US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, an “auditor of auditors” in global markets.
Previously, he was a professor and the Marvin Bower Fellow at Harvard Business School, teaching in both the MBA and senior executive-education programs. He has a doctorate from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. He lives in Oxford with his husband, Jon, and they enjoy dinner parties and touring Caravaggios.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Prince of Evolution by David R. Wood
Oct 22, 2024
The Prince of Evolution by David R. Wood
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The Prince of Evolution is the evolutionary reframing of one of the most important and controversial political texts in history. It reframes Machiavelli’s The Prince as a text expressing a revolutionary political theory that expresses an evolutionary ‘best practice’ framework for political competition.
By applying the two patterns of evolution, natural and artificial, discovered by Charles Darwin and David R. Wood. In doing so it reveals new insights and value to be derived from Machiavelli’s original text. Most importantly, by providing an evolutionary framework for every human relationship that has ever existed, and reframes Machiavelli, the man, to be just as human as you or I.
The Prince of Evolution is a groundbreaking work that will disrupt the entire field of political science. And the way we all look at organizations, communities, and ourselves.
About the author
David R. Wood is the founder and CEO of RSG Federal, a small business IT consulting company. He possesses over twenty-five years of leadership and management experience working in the military, financial industry, academia, and federal government. As an ITIL Master, he is acknowledged in the field of IT service management as a thought leader for the Digital Age. In addition, David is a former U.S. Army National Guard enlisted soldier and commissioned officer branch qualified infantry and signal.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering Business Exits: Insights from Entrepreneur Luke Peters
Oct 22, 2024
Mastering Business Exits: Insights from Entrepreneur Luke Peters
Apexceo.co
About the Guest(s):
Luke Peters is an accomplished entrepreneur and former CEO of NewAir, a company he founded in 2001. Under his leadership, NewAir transitioned from a garage startup to a thriving enterprise, achieving over $600 million in cumulative sales. Luke's journey began in Fountain Valley, California, where he learned the value of hard work in his family's donut shop. With academic credentials in microbiology, Luke initially worked as a hazardous waste scientist before venturing into entrepreneurship. Post-NewAir, he has become a seasoned coach for CEOs, guiding them toward successful exits and efficient business operations.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show as he dives deep into an enlightening conversation with Luke Peters, a trailblazing entrepreneur and visionary leader. Luke, who helmed NewAir from a garage startup to a multimillion-dollar enterprise, shares wisdom and anecdotes from his business journey, revealing the secret ingredients for sustained growth and successful business exits. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs looking to optimize and eventually exit their businesses.
Discover the pivotal role of alignment, product focus, people, and margin management in building a resilient business. Luke Peters outlines how these elements form the backbone of his consulting philosophy, guiding CEOs to not just grow their profits but to customize their exit strategy for maximum payoff. Chris and Luke also delve into the mental game of entrepreneurship, discussing how managing stress and anxiety can lead to better decision-making and innovation. Packed with takeaways on strategic planning, market adaptability, and identifying critical business challenges, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring leaders and seasoned business owners alike.
Key Takeaways:
Alignment and Strategy: Luke Peters emphasizes the importance of aligning team efforts with the strategic goals of the business to ensure success and operational efficiency.
Focus on Product and Margins: Understanding product performance and accurate margin tracing is critical for improving company valuation and profitability.
Preparing for an Exit: Business continuity and exit strategy must be planned with de-risking measures such as diversification and management strength.
Mental Resilience: Managing stress and anxiety is crucial for rational decision-making and coping with the dynamic nature of business challenges.
Continuous Adaptation: Keep an eye on market changes and technological advancements to ensure the business is future-proofed and adaptable.
Notable Quotes:
"You have to have systems and you're gonna get, you need to be auditable and all these types of things."
"People don't actually think deep enough of what a sale means."
"You have to have higher margins and you need to build a better brand."
"A lot of founders don't realize, like when you sell, you know what's interesting, Chris, is people don't actually… they, they don't think deep enough of what a sale means."
"Everybody should be ready to sell."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Health: Dr. Sally Hines on Supplements and Martial Arts
Oct 21, 2024
Unlocking Health: Dr. Sally Hines on Supplements and Martial Arts
Rx-warrior.com
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Sally Hines is a multi-faceted professional with an extensive career in both healthcare and martial arts. She is a pharmacist with keen insights into natural supplements and recovery solutions. Dr. Hines is also a sixth-degree black belt in TaeKwonDo and a two-time world champion, bringing decades of experience to her entrepreneurial journey. As the owner of RX Warrior, LLC, she is focused on helping individuals overcome health adversities using the Nutri Warrior line of supplements. Beyond her business ventures, Dr. Hines serves as an international judge in martial arts and has played women's ice hockey for nearly 15 years.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris welcomes Dr. Sally Hines, a distinguished pharmacist and accomplished martial artist. Listeners get a deep dive into Dr. Hines' unique journey from mastering the art of TaeKwonDo to creating the Nutri Warrior brand, a line of supplements designed to aid in recovery and enhance health and wellness. Her drive stems from a lifelong passion for martial arts and personal encounters with healthcare challenges, like her wife overcoming cancer. This episode offers listeners valuable insights into integrating nutrition and recovery support into their lives with authority, balancing both modern medicine and natural solutions.
Throughout the conversation, Chris and Dr. Hines explore various aspects of personal and mental health sustainability, focusing keenly on the rise of natural supplements in a post-COVID world. Dr. Hines emphasizes quality in her creations, which are third-party tested and made in FDA-registered facilities, ensuring trust and efficacy. They delve into various products, from brain boosters to muscle creams, underlining the importance of transparency and quality in supplement manufacturing. Dr. Hines also shares her experience and insights as a lifelong martial artist, discussing how disciplines like TaeKwonDo can contribute to personal growth, mental clarity, and resilience.
Key Takeaways:
Dr. Sally Hines combines her expertise in pharmacy and martial arts to create RX Warrior, focusing on natural recovery and health supplements.
The importance of transparency and quality in supplement production, ensuring products are third-party tested and certified for safety.
Martial arts provide discipline, mental clarity, and personal growth opportunities, fostering confidence and focus.
Understanding protein intake and its role in recovery and health improvement, with specific insight into how much protein is beneficial.
The advantages of using creatine and other supplements for both brain health and physical recovery in a balanced workout regime.
Notable Quotes:
"I always recommend counting macros because then you take into account what you're eating throughout the day."
"Creatine is really great for the brain, especially when you're getting older."
"Weight on the scale is just… if you're changing your body makeup and increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat, that weight on the scales not going to tell you everything."
"I definitely recommend martial arts to anyone… it's meditation through movement."
"The gut is your second brain, that's why probiotics are essential to ensure a healthy immune system."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Thinking at the Speed of Bias: How to Shift Our Unconscious Filters by Sara Taylor
Oct 18, 2024
Thinking at the Speed of Bias: How to Shift Our Unconscious Filters by Sara Taylor
Amazon.com
Deepseeconsulting.com
A practical guide to tackling unconscious bias in a polarized world.
Learn to recognize your unconscious bias and create positive change.
Respected DEI expert Sara Taylor presents a down-to-earth guide on how to tackle unconscious biases and foster true equity in our rapidly changing world. Through relatable examples and practical strategies, readers learn to deliberately slow down their thought processes and become aware of their filters in various situations. Taylor encourages readers to question their own assumptions by asking, "Do I know that what I'm thinking is actually true?" and "Why might I be reacting this way?"
The book demonstrates the importance of a clear set of competencies, skills, and strategies for addressing unconscious bias. By developing a culturally competent mindset and using a shared, holistic language to discuss these issues, readers gain the tools to understand, discuss, and implement change both at home and in the workplace. This approach avoids blame or shame, making it accessible and empowering for everyone.
The book's insights extend beyond individuals; it demonstrates how organizations can scale up cultural competence to transform their structures and systems. With a strong sense of hope, readers are empowered to make a difference, creating a more just and equitable world for all.
About the author
Diversity and inclusion strategist, renowned for her visionary work in culture competence, nationally recognized speaker, and bestselling author Sara Taylor is dedicated to changing the world through the workplace by making organizations across the globe more effective and inclusive and their leaders more culturally competent. She founded deepSEE Consulting in 2002 to provide insightful consulting and strategic diversity training, paired with measurement tools to build individual and organizational cultural competence.
In her deepSEE Consulting role as President, Sara has worked with hundreds of national and global companies and their executives, including Chief Diversity Officers, Organizational Development and HR leaders as well as staff at all levels throughout the organization. She helps them to understand the full complexities of today's diverse workforce and to build the competencies necessary to create inclusion and equity. Her clients over the years have included reputable companies such as Walmart, 3M Company, AARP, Cleveland Foundation, Coca-Cola, Marriott International, General Mills, United Way Worldwide, National Credit Union Administration, Ingersol-Rand, Seagate Technologies, Thompson Reuters, Thrivent Financial, among others.
Prior to deepSEE Consulting, Sara was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, where she established a new department to lead D&I efforts for 5,000 employees. She began her career as a Leadership and Diversity Specialist at the University of Minnesota, where she developed state-wide diversity and leadership programs, created and managed a grant program to fund community-based diversity initiatives, and directed the activities of diversity and leadership educators.
Sara's forthcoming book, Thinking at the Speed of Bias: How to Shift Our Unconscious Filters (Berrett-Koehler), helps individuals tackle their unconscious bias and empower organizations to scale cultural competence to transform their structural and systematic landscapes to become more effective and equitable. She previously authored the 2017 bestselling book Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World, which is used by numerous individuals and organizations across the globe to increase success and create greater effectiveness.
She has been an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management, Twin Cities Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practitioners, Human Resource Professionals of Minnesota,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Memorials by Richard Chizmar
Oct 18, 2024
Memorials by Richard Chizmar
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A group of students encounter a supernatural terror while on a road trip through Appalachia in this chilling new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the “unforgettable and scary” (Harlan Coben) Chasing the Boogeyman.
1983: Three students from a small college embark on a week-long road trip to film a documentary on roadside memorials for their American Studies class. The project starts out as a fun adventure with long stretches of empty road and nightly campfires where they begin to open up with one another.
But as they venture deeper into the Appalachian backwoods, the atmosphere begins to darken. They notice more and more of the memorials feature a strange, unsettling symbol hinting at a sinister secret. Paranoia sets in when it appears they are being followed. Their vehicle is tampered with overnight and some of the locals appear to be anything but welcoming. Before long, the students can’t help but wonder if these roadside deaths were really random accidents…or is something terrifying at work here?
About the author
Richard Chizmar is the author of Gwendy's Button Box (with Stephen King) and A Long December, which was nominated for numerous awards. His fiction has appeared in dozens of publications, including Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and multiple editions of The Year’s 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories. He has won two World Fantasy awards, four International Horror Guild awards, and the HWA's Board of Trustee's award. His third short story collection, A Long December, was recently published to starred reviews in both Kirkus and Booklist, and was featured in Entertainment Weekly. Chizmar’s work has been translated into many languages throughout the world, and he has appeared at numerous conferences as a writing instructor, guest speaker, panelist, and guest of honor. Please visit the author’s website at RichardChizmar.com.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From David Letterman to Country Hits: Steve Young’s Comedy Journey
Oct 17, 2024
From David Letterman to Country Hits: Steve Young's Comedy Journey
Steveyoungmusic.hearnow.com
Steveyoungworld.com
About the Guest(s):
Steve Young is a New York-based comedy writer, performer, songwriter, musician, and filmmaker with a versatile and impressive career. Notably, Steve has written for legendary figures in comedy such as David Letterman and Lorne Michaels. He is known for his work on the acclaimed documentary "Bathtubs Over Broadway," which unveils the hidden world of corporate musicals, alongside his illustrious collaborations with recognized names in the industry. More recently, Steve has ventured into music, releasing his debut album "Broken Heart Insurance."
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with the multifaceted Steve Young, a heavyweight in the world of comedy writing and music. Having crafted material for iconic figures like David Letterman and Lorne Michaels, Steve takes listeners on a vibrant journey from his early days as a comedy writer to his latest venture in the music industry with the album "Broken Heart Insurance." Throughout the conversation, Chris and Steve delve into the intriguing concepts of comedy, creativity, and resilience in artistic expression.
Touching upon Steve's unique experiences in discovering the world of corporate musicals, the episode highlights Steve's penchant for uncovering surreal, humorous facets within the often-hidden aspects of American showbiz. As Steve discusses his creative process for songwriting, he explores how his extensive background in humor has shaped his music, ingeniously blending humor with heartfelt narratives. Delve into Steve's creative world, which ebbs between his past illustrious career in television writing and his evolving passion for songwriting.
Key Takeaways:
Embracing Diverse Careers: Steve Young illustrates the seamless transition from tv writing to music, emphasizing the versatility needed in creative careers.
Hidden Worlds Revealed: "Bathtubs Over Broadway" offers a fascinating insight into the niche world of corporate musicals, showcasing humor in unexpected places.
Humor as a Lifeline: Steve shares how comedy can be a source of comfort and healing, even in the darkest moments.
Creative Process: From ideas to final product, Steve's approach to songwriting is rooted in spontaneity, humor, and collaboration with gifted musicians.
Legacy and Influence: Steve's work, grounded in iconic TV shows, continues to impact current and future projects, demonstrating the enduring value of creativity.
Notable Quotes:
"You can be of an age to have a… non-brown beard and say, 'maybe it's time to get serious.'" — Steve Young
"The show began, not with the opening music and montage, but just Dave [Letterman]." — Steve Young
"I think you've tapped into something with that hospital food topic. You should pursue that." — Steve Young
"There's deeply hilarious stuff one moment, and the next moment is like… somebody's funeral." — Steve Young
"Nobody is gonna come knocking on my door most likely and offering me a new career." — Steve Young
Resources:
Steve Young's Website: Steve Young World
Steve Young on YouTube: Steve Young World Channel
Steve Young on TikTok: @steveyoungworld
Instagram: @pantssteve
Music Album: "Broken Heart Insurance" available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, and Pandora.
Listeners are encouraged to tune into this lively and insightful episode to explore more about Steve Young's remarkable journey and to stay updated for more compelling interviews and content on The Chris Voss Show.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Playing the Wealth Game: The Strategies Behind Financial Moves That Win by Freddie Rappina
Oct 16, 2024
Playing the Wealth Game: The Strategies Behind Financial Moves That Win by Freddie Rappina
Amazon.com
Optafinancial.com
Do you want to transform your financial future?
Build the kind of wealth you’ve always dreamed of having?
Create a brighter financial future simply by changing your wealth game?
Wealth-building isn’t just luck or happenstance—it’s a series of strategic moves that take you from where you are today to where you dream of being tomorrow. It’s all about playing the right game, and playing it well.
Just as you would develop a strategy to win at Chess or Checkers, you need to do that for your money. This book outlines the strategies and mindset the biggest companies and the wealthiest people are using to build their fortunes so that you can do the same. By elevating your own game, you can do more than fund a retirement plan—you can create a long-lasting financial fortune and design the life of your dreams!About the author
Freddie Rappina spent years building extensive experience and qualifications, including becoming a Chartered Financial Consultant™ Accredited Investment Fiduciary™, Retirement Income Planning Specialist™ and Chartered Life Underwriter™. He also amassed a comprehensive set of certifications, including Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 22, and Series 6 registrations. This education and experience have given him the skills to conduct thorough assessments of his clients' financial situations and craft tailored recommendations to optimize their wealth management strategies.About the author
Freddie Rappina spent years building extensive experience and qualifications, including becoming a Chartered Financial Consultant™ Accredited Investment Fiduciary™, Retirement Income Planning Specialist™ and Chartered Life Underwriter™. He also amassed a comprehensive set of certifications, including Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 22, and Series 6 registrations. This education and experience have given him the skills to conduct thorough assessments of his clients' financial situations and craft tailored recommendations to optimize their wealth management strategies.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics by Timothy Shenk
Oct 15, 2024
Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics by Timothy Shenk
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A rivalry that remade the political world as we know it today
Politics today doesn’t look much like it did fifty years ago. Electorates that were once divided by economics—with blue-collar workers supporting leftwing parties while the wealthy trended right—are now more likely to split along cultural lines. Campaigns have gone high-tech, hoping to turn electioneering into a science. Meanwhile, a permanent class of political consultants has emerged, with teams of pollsters, message gurus, and field operatives. Taken together, all this amounts to a silent revolution that has transformed politics across much of the globe.
Left Adrift provides a new perspective on this transformation by following the lives of two political strategists who watched it unfold firsthand. Stan Greenberg and Doug Schoen were Zeligs of the international center-left, with an eerie talent for showing up at just the right moment to see history being made. But they could not stand each other. The mutual disdain was, partly, a result of professional jealousy, of decades spent nursing private grievances while competing for the same clients. But it grew out of a deeper conflict, a clash of political visions that raised fundamental questions about democracy itself. Left Adrift is about that battle—and the world it made.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Hendricks of Allcanza on Immigration Insights: Challenges, Solutions, and Economic Impacts
Oct 14, 2024
Michael Hendricks of Allcanza on Immigration Insights: Challenges, Solutions, and Economic Impacts
Allcanza.com
About the Guest(s):
Michael Hendricks is an accomplished immigration attorney and serial entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in the field. He is the founder of AllCanz, a pioneering platform offering automated immigration solutions, akin to TurboTax for governmental processes. Michael's background includes growing up in Mexico, learning the significance of culture, service, and international relations from an early age. Fluent in several languages, he leverages his diverse expertise to assist immigrants in navigating the complex landscape of U.S. immigration law.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss as he delves into the intricacies of immigration with Michael Hendricks, founder of AllCanz. In an engaging discussion, Michael shares his unique insights on immigration processes, challenges facing immigrants, and the innovative solutions offered by his company. He sheds light on the automation of immigration services, drawing parallels with the digital transformation of tax filing, and discusses how AllCanz aims to simplify immigration for those who need it most.
Throughout the episode, the conversation traverses various aspects of immigration reform in the U.S., emphasizing the socio-political dynamics at play. Michael candidly discusses the implications of mass deportations on the economy, the role of immigrants in essential sectors, and his views on improving immigration processes for efficiency and fairness. The episode concludes with Michael's vision for future immigration systems and his dedication to fostering inclusivity and cultural exchanges through his work.
Key Takeaways:
Michael Hendricks' AllCanz platform offers automated immigration processes, drastically reducing both time and costs for applicants.
The current U.S. immigration system is often inefficient and entails long waiting periods, which can drive individuals to seek unauthorized means.
Hendricks discusses the vast economic contributions of immigrants and the adverse impacts mass deportations would have on sectors like agriculture and construction.
The conversation highlights the need for comprehensive immigration reform, including merit-based systems and enhanced border security.
Education and language skills remain crucial for immigrants to thrive in the U.S., and Michael's work includes initiatives to improve accessibility to such opportunities.
Notable Quotes:
"If you really wanna try, you really wanna do it. You can make money here in the U.S."
"You wanna bring the economy to a screeching halt, then try to do mass deportations."
"Immigration is a whipping stick… nobody wants to fix it because then you lose your whipping stick."
"A merit-based plus family unity hybrid system where it's a combination of work labor and family ties is needed."
"In order to really get ahead in America, you do have to speak English."
Resources:
Michael Hendricks' platform: AllCanz
Chris Voss Show: The Chris Voss Show Podcast
Embark on a thought-provoking journey through the multifaceted world of immigration in America by tuning into this episode. Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes that promise to engage and inform you on diverse topics.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Operating Manual for Enlightenment: Recreating Your Mind by Lincoln Stoller
Oct 13, 2024
Operating Manual for Enlightenment: Recreating Your Mind by Lincoln Stoller
Amazon.com
This Operating Manual is not offering enlightenment, it’s describing it. The enlightened mind unites intellect and emotion despite their separation being built into the structure of our brains. This split appears in the mythic division between our lower and higher natures, and the separation of mind and body.
Intellect and emotion function in concert. As color and shape are to vision, one complements the other. When fully integrated, they cannot be taken apart.
The topics in the book’s first half lean toward the intellectual. The second half looks at the division from the emotional side. What we are separating with one hand, we are putting together with the other.
Struggle
We naturally consider our problems as different from ourselves. We see them in our environment, and rely on our skills and insights to resolve them.
Our intellectual solutions address one aspect of these problems, while our emotions address another. Are these problems to be solved, or processes to be understood? What should we do if our problems are inside us?
Mind
Your state determines your readiness, arousal, and self-reflection. Your state of mind orients your thinking, how you can feel about yourself, and who you’re able to be. Equally important are thoughts you’re not likely to have, or cannot have at all.
This book is about the states of mind that support focus, awareness, thoughts, and feelings. It’s is not a guide to solving problems, it’s an explanation of how you see.
State
With our state of mind, we gather our thoughts and focus our attention. Focus without a state is like a telescope with no one to look through it. In order to focus, first take full responsibility for all you think and feel.
The properties of your state determine what you’re capable of. One state of mind is not enough because you cannot understand the world from one point of view. Your future is determined by your range of states of mind.
Wisdom
Alternate states of mind support understandings we don’t have. They may be logical, emotional, spiritual, or evanescent. They could involve knowledge spread across generations so that no one generation has the complete picture. We might call them prophetic, inspired, psychedelic, or delusional.
Larger states of mind develop with experience, but they’re not defined by the facts they hold. One needs a state of mind that can accommodate contradictions without generating conflict.
Instantaneous Enlightenment
Change does not happen instantly, but epiphanies feel instantaneous. The reason is simple: a new state is a whole rearrangement of one’s previous conception. There are no halfway states to total rearrangement. Many pieces need to fall into place before we can make ourselves into something new.
We are at a watershed moment in our understanding of the mind, after which psychology will change. Instead of focusing on thoughts and behavior, we are coming to understand that what’s important is what you can think and how you can behave. The Operating Manual is an intellectual, emotional, and neurological road map to the integration you don’t yet have.
About the author
Lincoln Stoller grew up around and was mentored by artists, engineers, scientists, athletes, and educators recognized as some of the greatest of the 20th century. He has published in the academic and the popular press as an astronomer, physicist, software architect, neurologist, anthropologist, psychotherapist, and explorer.
As a teenager, he fell 1,000 feet off the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, swam to rescue on an island in the arctic sea, crashed his airplane, collapsed his horse, stepped in quicksand, survived frostbite, starved, poisoned himself, survived a major earthquake, was buried in an avalanche, and became a cultural ambassador to families in Central America, Mongolia, and the Caribbean.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Challenges and Building Success with Feras Alhlou
Oct 12, 2024
Mastering Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Challenges and Building Success with Feras Alhlou
Startupwithferris.com
blackbeltstartup.com
About the Guest(s):
Feras Alhlou is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and business mentor. He is the founder of Startup with Feras Alhlou, where he helps entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses to reach seven and eight figures. Feras Alhlou has an extensive background in the consulting and analytics space, having successfully sold a business to Dentsu, a global marketing giant. He is also the author of "Google Analytics Breakthrough: From Zero to Business Impact," published by Wiley in 2016.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Feras Alhlou to delve into the world of entrepreneurship, sharing invaluable insights from Feras Alhlou's journey. From the early days of adjusting to a layoff to building successful businesses, Ferris uncovers the challenges and rewards of the entrepreneurial path. Listeners are treated to a wealth of information on how to develop a resilient entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of networking, and practical strategies to navigate through the common pitfalls faced by early-stage startups.
Feras Alhlou discusses the significance of bridging the gap for those new to business, emphasizing the need to cultivate sales and marketing skills. He shares his personal experiences of overcoming setbacks, underlining the essential role of resilience and adaptability in business success. Both Feras Alhlou and Chris explore themes such as leveraging the talents of team members and advisors, the modern challenges faced by executives entering entrepreneurship, and effective problem-solving as a CEO. As Ferris states, "With the help of others, you can get through challenges much more efficiently."
Key Takeaways:
Networking is crucial: Engage in local networking events to enhance sales and marketing skills.
Transitioning executives often need support in adapting their skills to entrepreneurial ventures.
Resilience is key: Approach failures as opportunities to learn and grow.
Surround yourself with a supportive team and leverage their diverse skills for business growth.
There's an abundance of resources available to entrepreneurs today—don’t hesitate to seek help.
Notable Quotes:
"Sales and marketing are just muscles that you have to build gradually."
"Passion is optional, but skills and sacrifice are not."
"With the help of others, you can get through challenges much more efficiently."
"The resilience in business is the ability to fail, learn, and not repeat the same mistakes."
"If you have the skills and you're willing to sacrifice, your chances of making it increase significantly."
Resources:
Ferris Al Hulu's book: "Google Analytics Breakthrough: From Zero to Business Impact"
Follow on YouTube: Startup with Ferris
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Secrets To 10Xing Your Business: And Cashing Out Tax-Free by Marc Adams
Oct 12, 2024
Secrets To 10Xing Your Business: And Cashing Out Tax-Free by Marc Adams
Amazon.com
Marcadams.io
Experience a Business Revolution That Propels You to New Heights
Imagine reshaping the destiny of your business with strategies proven to not only multiply its worth but also to ensure a lucrative exit when the time is ripe. "Secrets to 10Xing Your Business and Cashing Out Tax-Free" is your guide through this transformative journey. This book doesn't just promise exponential growth; it hands you the roadmap to a destination that many entrepreneurs only dream of but never reach.
Dive into the critical first steps with the Introduction: Laying the Groundwork for a 10X Exit. Here, you'll align your vision with precise exit goals and begin the process of scaling your empire. But what comes next is a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of explosive growth. In Chapter 2: The Power of Digital Marketing, discover the secrets of turning online marketing tools like Facebook and Google ads into your profit-making machines.
The social media labyrinth no longer needs to be confounding. Instead, let Chapter 3: Social Media Mastery unveil the potent strategies that can build your brand into a viral sensation. From YouTube to TikTok, you are guided through each platform with a clear plan to harness their unique strengths. And as for expansion, wrap your hands around the concept of rapid growth through strategic acquisitions in Chapter 4.
Your journey to a colossal business doesn't only rely on external growth but also internal efficiency. Learn how in Chapter 6, as it disrupts conventional thought and opens your eyes to harmonizing operations—preparing your enterprise to run like a well-oiled machine, ready for the ultimate tax-free cash-out.
The closing chapters, particularly Chapter 11: Tax-Free Selling: Preparing for the Exit, are the pièce de résistance. This is where you transition from business operator to a financially secure investor. Step into your new future with a strategy, plan, and peace of mind.
"Secrets to 10Xing Your Business and Cashing Out Tax-Free" isn't just a book—it's a catalyst for the reality you've been striving for. Take the helm and accelerate your business to 10X triumph. This is more than growth; this is a complete transformation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Real Problems Destroying Education by Bryan Wetzel
Oct 11, 2024
The Real Problems Destroying Education by Bryan Wetzel
Amazon.com
Make no mistake, education in America is undeniably broken and careening off the tracks. This viewpoint is shared from the perspective of a father who had children navigating the education system, a husband with a wife actively contributing to the education system, and an entrepreneur who developed and sold educational resources to public schools around the country. These unique vantage points have provided an invaluable insight into the inner workings of the American education system.
This book aims to offer an intimate glimpse behind the curtains, shedding light on the multitude of factors, policy decisions, and political entanglements that have contributed to the current state of our public education system. It serves as a wake-up call, revealing a myriad of issues that the majority of parents are blissfully unaware of, issues that are quietly eroding the foundations of our children's education. In addition to the author's personal experiences, we conducted interviews with 69 former teachers and administrators to gain a comprehensive understanding of how education has evolved over the years, and unfortunately, the findings indicate a negative trend. If parents were aware of these disconcerting revelations, it is safe to assume that they would have legitimate concerns.
The purpose of this book is to reveal the true extent of the challenges that plague our education system in America, in the hopes of igniting a collective desire to take action and secure a brighter future for education in our nation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering Wealth: Joshua Kraftchick’s Tips for Smart Financial Planning at 369 Financial
Oct 10, 2024
Mastering Wealth: Joshua Kraftchick's Tips for Smart Financial Planning at 369 Financial
369financial.com
About the Guest(s):
Joshua Kraftchick is a multifaceted financial expert and entrepreneur with a keen focus on educating individuals and families about wealth growth strategies. With a background in actuarial science from Florida State University, Joshua has transitioned from being a top performer at a major financial institution to founding his own company, 369 Financial. His commitment to providing tailored financial solutions extends into his authorship of three children's books aimed at teaching financial literacy to young readers. Besides his financial acumen, Joshua is also noted for his entrepreneurial spirit, having patented a golf product and published books to educate a broader audience.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to an invigorating episode of The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss takes you on an educational journey alongside financial innovator Joshua Kraftchick. With a passion rooted in his early experiences with money, Joshua shares his path from financial advising to founding 369 Financial, a company driven by a mission to educate and empower with tailored financial strategies focused on family-oriented growth and generosity.
Throughout the episode, Joshua and Chris discuss the importance of financial literacy, delving into why Joshua authored children's books to bridge educational gaps in early financial education. They explore a variety of topics, including tailored financial solutions, investment management, and the latest in tax and wealth planning strategies. Joshua emphasizes the significance of aligning financial decisions with personal values, sticking to a long-term investment mindset, and understanding the potential pitfalls of the current market landscape, making this conversation insightful for anyone looking to better navigate their financial future.
Key Takeaways:
Joshua Kraftchick provides comprehensive financial education tailored to family-oriented, growth-minded professionals through his firm, 369 Financial.
The children's books authored by Joshua aim to fill the educational gap in financial literacy, introducing young readers to concepts like entrepreneurship and saving.
He highlights the importance of long-term investment strategies and understanding the distinction between tax avoidance and evasion.
Listeners are advised to approach financial planning with a customized, personal touch by working with smaller, independent firms as opposed to large, faceless institutions.
Joshua advocates for a no-jerk policy with potential clients, emphasizing the importance of aligning values with financial goals.
Notable Quotes:
"The mission, Chris, is to educate people on the best ways to grow their wealth."
"When there's blood in the streets, it makes my job pretty easy. Most people don't want to invest during those times versus me."
"It's really hard to see the picture when you're inside the frame, especially when it comes with finances."
"I believe everyone wants to be rich, but most people aren't willing to do what it takes to become rich."
"You want to pretend like the money is not even there."
Resources:
Books Authored by Joshua Kraftchick: "The Panini Princess," "Penny the Bunny," "The Boy Who Picked Up a Penny."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blasting Innovation: Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, Talks American Manufacturing and Tech
Oct 10, 2024
Blasting Innovation: Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, Talks American Manufacturing and Tech
Titanabrasive.com
About the Guest(s):
Brandon Acker is the President of Titan Abrasive Systems, a leading OEM manufacturer that specializes in abrasive air blast equipment commonly referred to as sandblasting equipment. Brandon purchased the company in 2013 from his uncle after five years of learning the intricacies of the business. Since then, he has spearheaded efforts to modernize and upgrade the product line, emphasizing the importance of American manufacturing. Brandon is passionate about utilizing made-in-USA components for all Titan products, ensuring quality while supporting local jobs.
Episode Summary:
In this exciting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Brandon Acker, President and transformative leader of Titan Abrasive Systems. Known for his commitment to American manufacturing, Brandon dives into the company's evolution since he acquired it in 2013. From modernizing processes to utilizing advanced technologies, Brandon's insights offer a rich narrative of innovation and leadership in the abrasive air blasting industry.
The conversation delves into the technicalities of sandblasting, highlighting Titan's focus on custom solutions for various industries, including military and aerospace. Brandon underscores the critical shift from sand to other media abrasives in blasting, discussing the benefits of reclaim systems and the safety improvements they offer. The episode also explores the future of manufacturing in the U.S., the potential impact of AI and robotics, and Brandon's unique leadership style that fosters team collaboration and innovation.
Key Takeaways:
Brandon Acker purchased Titan Abrasive Systems in 2013 and has since modernized the company’s operations, emphasizing the use of 3D modeling and efficient manufacturing technologies.
American manufacturing holds immense importance for Brandon due to its quality output and the jobs it creates; Titan also prioritizes sourcing components made in the USA.
Titan’s products cater to various industries, including the military and aerospace sectors. The innovation lies in their transition away from traditional sandblasting to more efficient and safer abrasive methods.
Reclaim systems are crucial for modern blasting, allowing for the reuse of media and improving both cost-effectiveness and safety.
The future of abrasive blasting could see significant advancements in robotics and AI, further automating complex processes and enhancing safety.
Notable Quotes:
"To me, it’s important just for being an American and keeping manufacturing here in this country, keeping supporting the country, supporting jobs."
"If you can dream it, we can make it."
"Even as an American manufacturer, covid kind of taught us some things and really helped us flush out any remaining parts that we might have coming that are not made in this country."
"Technology, obviously, is a big one. For us in the blasting, a lot of robotics come into play."
"Everything kind of looks like sand. Imagine everything’s in that form."
Resources:
Titan Abrasive Systems Website
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Trauma Code: Uncover The Hidden Map To Your Life’s True Purpose by Elijah Nisenboim
Oct 09, 2024
The Trauma Code: Uncover The Hidden Map To Your Life's True Purpose by Elijah Nisenboim
Amazon.com
Effijibreath.com
Inside your body at this very moment lives a unique configuration of "stuck" energy called your "Trauma Code." This energy was stored by your body, in response to events of your past, that were beyond your capacity to process. This stuck energy controls how you feel, it controls the way you think, it controls what you do and say. This book offers a way out. It offers a map to move beyond the controlling effects of trauma and get on the path to living your life's true purpose. This journey is not quick and it is not easy. But if you want to live a life beyond the controlling effects of this invisible energy, then what you will discover in this book is a way to do that.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Wedding Engagement by Zoe Allison
Oct 08, 2024
The Wedding Engagement by Zoe Allison
Amazon.com
Planning a wedding is so romantic . . . except when it’s not yours, and you’re planning it with the guy you’re secretly crushing on.
Scottish schoolteacher Liv Holland has a secret. She’s been carrying a torch for Arran Adebayo, her brother’s best friend, for years. A blind date gone wrong cements in Liv’s mind that Arran has no romantic interest in her whatsoever. But then, with her brother set to marry her own best friend, she and Arran are enlisted to help plan the festivities…
After being left at the altar by his ex, single father Arran is having trouble managing his growing feelings towards the woman who is both his best friend’s sister and his son’s teacher: Liv. Then his mind is blown when fate thrusts them together for an unexpected blind date, but he messes up his chance to tell her how he feels.
As the big day approaches and Liv and Arran’s connection intensifies, their chemistry chafes against their checkered romantic histories. Risking everything for love could mean losing each other forever . . . or being the next ones to find their happy ever after.About the author
Zoe lives in Scotland with her husband, two children, and massive notebook collection—having been brought up in a mixed-race family in Yorkshire. Her favourite past times include reading, movies, music and pop culture, and walking into rooms and then forgetting what she went in there for.
Growing up, she always enjoyed stories about falling in love. But rather than daydreaming of being rescued by a knight in shining armour, she would imagine fighting dragons alongside him.
As an adult, she went to medical school and became a doctor. However as time passed, she began to crave a creative outlet to counter the burnout that her career inflicted upon her, and also to achieve the happy endings that were so often lacking in the real world.
A Zoe Allison novel promises a heroine who is not only her hero’s equal in ability and intellect, but whose hero equals her in emotional intelligence. Her characters overcome conflict infused with spine tingling sexual tension to forge a deep connection as soul mates as well as lovers, and ultimately, they both rescue each other emotionally. Even if they might begin their journey as enemies…
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SNIFF (The SNIFF, SMOKE, SHOOT Series Book 1) by GC Brown
Oct 07, 2024
SNIFF (The SNIFF, SMOKE, SHOOT Series Book 1) by GC Brown
Amazon.com
GCbrownbooks.com
WARNING: This content may be difficult to digest. There’s a lot of drug use and abuse, overtly sexual situations, some racist shit, sexual and gender slurs, and hookers galore. Oh, and there’s graphic violence and more hookers. On the flip side, there’s no violence to animals—unless you count a few giraffes on leashes. Anyway, if what you’re after is some vanilla, politically correct fluff—if you’re woke or even woke adjacent—this ain’t the place for you. If, however, laugh-out-loud escapism is your bag, I’m your guy.
The Party Came to A Screeching Halt When I Ended Up in Prison
Back in ’07, I found myself in hot water over what the good ol’ U.S. of A. so eloquently referred to as “financial shenanigans.” And they did whatever it took to convince a jury that I was their Madoff. I’ve certainly done my fair share of questionable things in life, but I was not the villain in their particular saga. Still….
The universe has a peculiar way of balancing the scales.
The boredom in prison was excruciating. So I went to see my case manager, wondering what spectacular moneymaking opportunities might be available. The guy told me, get this, “Well, according to policy, the only thing you really can do is a write book.” He even had the audacity to laugh when he said it.
The hell I know about writing?
A few months later and blah-blah-solitary confinement-blah, and I thought, Fuck it, let’s write a book.
And that’s where SNIFF began—an action-adventure story about antihero David Liecht, who worked his way to the top of the commercial real estate world, only to lose everything while finding love…and then teeter on the brink of losing that too.
Now what will David do?
I believe words can be used to create conflict or inspire change; they can cut deep or make you laugh. I choose to laugh, and some people think I’m a damn riot. But I don’t expect everyone to be a fan. This is art, baby, and I’m not here to follow the rules. I love writing. It’s a passion I discovered while in federal prison. And maybe I ruffle a few feathers along the way, and maybe I don’t. Truthfully, I hope you stick around. Let’s see what kind of shit we can get into.About the author
Because the world was missing a mobile home mogul, Brown became the GM of a manufactured housing retail empire in Dallas, Texas, with greatness in mind as his entrepreneurial spirit couldn't be contained. And he made a killing (literally, maybe) in that niche and then branched out to other various ventures.
Buying and selling mobile homes (because who doesn't love a good trailer?); led to flipping houses (before it was en vogue); developing real estate (for the sake of humanity); running nightclubs (where the real magic happens); coding software (because who needs experience?); selling flowers online (the ultimate hustle); serving sushi (raw fish and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand); and, the pièce de résistance—the African diamond trade (because nothing screams "legit business" like blood diamonds).
Shockingly, Brown's financial wizardry didn't quite extend to his tax returns (integrity is overrated).
Uncle Sam slapped him with tax evasion, failure to file taxes on time, and wire fraud (just a few minor oversights). When offered a plea deal, Brown, ever the thick-headed rebel, refused to admit defeat (because he'd done nothing wrong in his mind). More charges followed, and, spoiler alert, he blew the trial. And well, let's just say he's now an expert on the federal prison system.
“All that glitters ain't gold, folks.”
Inspired by a newspaper article that claimed writing a book was the third hardest thing to do (presumably, after escaping from prison and getting a decent haircut behind bars), Brown, the ultimate thrill seeker, decided to take on that ultimate challenge. He was going to pen a novel while serving his sentence (because, why not?).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – It’s Never Been a Level Playing Field: Overcoming 8 Racial Myths to Even the Field by Steve Brigham
Oct 06, 2024
It's Never Been a Level Playing Field: Overcoming 8 Racial Myths to Even the Field by Steve Brigham
https://www.amazon.com/Never-Been-Level-Playing-Field/dp/B0D785ZDC9/
In It's Never Been a Level Playing Field, the author embarks on a journey to dissect and challenge the deeply ingrained myths that continue to perpetuate racial inequality in America. Each chapter delves into a specific myth, from the fallacy of equal opportunity to the enduring inequalities in housing, education, and justice systems.
In this book, you will:
Uncover the pervasive influence of White-oriented systems and beliefs that have shaped American society for centuries.
Understand the historical structures, both legal and cultural, that have upheld White advantage and supremacy.
Dismantle the illusion of a level playing field and expose systemic biases that disadvantage African Americans in housing, education, and justice systems.
Learn how these myths intersect and perpetuate racial inequity and injustice in modern America.
Discover a roadmap for systemic change and transformative policies to build a more equitable future.
It's Never Been a Level Playing Field is a call to action for all Americans to understand race issues in America and contribute to the fight for equality. Read this book and join the movement toward a more just and inclusive America.
It's Never Been a Level Playing Field offers a profound exploration of the deeply entrenched issues of race, privilege, and systemic inequality that have shaped the fabric of our nation. With keen insight, Brigham dissects the myths that perpetuate racial disparities and presents bold ideas for dismantling these longstanding injustices. To those in pursuit of John Lewis' good trouble, this book stands as a vital roadmap for understanding the roots of racial injustice and a compelling call to action for all of us to take part in building a more just and equitable society. A beloved community."
State Delegate Jazz Lewis, Maryland House of Delegates, 24th District (Prince George's County)
Comprehensive and bold, It's Never Been a Level Playing Field challenges readers to rethink racial inequality in America. Critiquing the fallacy of individual meritocracy, the book exposes the dirty underbelly of White supremacy and domination at the heart of the American project and its consequences for Black Americans. From urban renewal and redlining to the dumping of toxic waste in Black communities, Brigham shows how White Americans and institutions have upheld an unjust system through their action and inaction. In tracing how violent practices have endured and shape-shifted from slavery to our pretense politics, he shows why racial disparities and disadvantage persist in everything from education, health care, and criminal justice to housing and entrepreneurship—and what we can do about it. It's Never Been a Level Playing Field is sure to spark needed debate in classrooms and boardrooms, and around kitchen tables across the country.
Willow S. Lung-Amam, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Maryland, College Park
About the author
Steve Brigham is a leader in the public engagement field who, for the past 24 years, has known great success as a facilitator, consultant, and designer of complex public meetings and community-building processes on critical public policy issues.
He has facilitated numerous national and international forums.
Since 2010, his bread-and-butter consulting has focused primarily on local and metro D.C. issues, such as land use policy, affordable housing, transportation, support for BIPOC business owners in jeopardy of displacement, economic development, and public school redistricting.
In the past decade, Steve’s work and volunteer time have increasingly tackled racial equity and equitable development issues.
Steve is the proud father of two bi-racial children and lives in Prince George's County, MD.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unraveling Procrastination: Insights from Chris Abdey on Overcoming Delays
Oct 06, 2024
Unraveling Procrastination: Insights from Chris Abdey on Overcoming Delays
Procrastinationstation.ca
About the Guest(s):
Chris Abdey is a seasoned Procrastination Coach with over 20 years of experience in various industries. Chris is dedicated to helping individuals overcome procrastination and reach peak productivity. He is the mastermind behind transformative programs such as "Procrastination to Productivity" and "The Balance Blueprint: 8 Weeks to Life Harmony." Chris integrates practical strategies with mindset mastery, empowering clients to revamp their approach to time management, focus, and motivation.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, where Chris Voss delves into the realm of procrastination with a true expert, Chris Abdey. Discover the secrets of transforming productivity blocks into streamlined success with the help of tailored strategies and mindset adjustments. In this episode, listeners will gain insights into the varying types of procrastinators, learn practical tips for overcoming procrastination, and understand how emotional blocks play a crucial role in our attitudes toward productivity.
In an engaging conversation, Chris Abdey breaks down the five types of procrastinators—Perfectionists, Warriors, Dreamers, Crisis Makers, and Defiers—and how each type approaches tasks differently. The discussion progresses to understanding the psychological barriers and "heart walls" that impede productivity. Chris Voss humorously reflects on personal anecdotes of procrastination, serving as a real-life demonstration of common pitfalls and potential for transformation. The pair further explore how creative minds often encounter unique procrastination challenges, waiting for moments of inspiration to act.
Key Takeaways:
There are five main archetypes of procrastinators: Perfectionists, Warriors, Dreamers, Crisis Makers, and Defiers. Each has distinct reasons and psychological patterns influencing their procrastination habits.
Understanding what drives your procrastination is the first step in overcoming it. Procrastination is often a defense mechanism.
Emotional barriers, sometimes called "heart walls," can significantly impede productivity by harboring subconscious fears or past traumas.
Creative individuals often delay actions, waiting for moments of inspiration. This is a common subconscious process involving brain activity working in the background.
Compassion towards oneself is essential when dealing with procrastination, acknowledging it as a product of one's environment and conditioning rather than laziness or incompetence.
Notable Quotes:
"Procrastination is not something inherently wrong with you… it's a signpost."
"We're either moving out of a place of fear or a place of joy… most of us are operating at a place of fear 95% of the time."
"You are doing the best you can with the information you have on hand at that specific time."
"You can do whatever you want to do… But you have to believe that you are able to do it."
"Procrastination is a big deal… If you just would just have done it, you would've been fine."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Innovation and Success with the S.Y.N.C. Method with John Taylor McEntire
Oct 06, 2024
Unlocking Innovation and Success with the S.Y.N.C. Method with John Taylor McEntire
Mutualprosperity.com
About the Guest(s):
John Taylor McEntire is the founder of Mutual Prosperity and a thought leader in the field of global business innovation and management. With a rich tapestry of experiences from across continents, including significant time spent in Salt Lake City, Tokyo, and Doha, John has developed a unique perspective by melding Eastern consensus-building strategies with Western innovation principles. He is the creator of the SYNC Method, a methodology designed to empower individuals and teams to achieve mutual prosperity and success. John is also in the process of authoring a book on mastering the rhythms of innovation and leadership in the tech industry.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss is joined by John Taylor McIntyre, an innovative leader spearheading the Mutual Prosperity initiative. John shares insights from his extensive international experience, highlighting how a combination of Eastern and Western business practices can drive organizational success. His journey from a multicultural upbringing to impactful roles in global technology transfer provides a rich backdrop for his innovative SYNC Method.
The SYNC Method, designed by John, stands as the episode's focal point – a strategy to synchronize personal and organizational goals. John's experiences in Japan, coupled with his cross-sectoral expertise, have culminated in this transformative approach. Touching on key elements like intuition and community in business contexts, he underscores the importance of empowering employees through alignment and coherent leadership structures. The show explores practical strategies for leaders aiming to create thriving, resilient, and innovative teams.
Key Takeaways:
John Taylor McEntire's SYNC Method focuses on synchronizing personal, natural, and communal aspects to drive innovation and leadership excellence.
Eastern business methodologies, such as the ringi sēido, offer valuable frameworks for consensus-building within organizations.
Empowering employees through continual education and aligning them with organizational goals is crucial for mutual prosperity.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should invest in leadership and team development to retain talent and foster innovation.
Cultural exchange and diverse perspectives are foundational to creating successful global business strategies.
Notable Quotes:
"I believe that everybody is here on this earth for a purpose, and the more we work together and actually gel, then we're actually gonna be able to bring in a lot more success."
"Synchronize yourself naturally within your community – this is the cornerstone of thriving leadership and innovation."
"Intuition is kind of what shaped me; it's a crucial sense that helps in guiding personal and professional decisions."
Resources:
Mutual Prosperity Website
SYNC to Scale Event: Learn more about transformative leadership methods at Sync to Scale.
Contact and Consultation: Explore more about John Taylor McEntire’s services by visiting the Mutual Prosperity website for a free consultation.
For those eager to delve deeper into innovative leadership strategies, this episode promises valuable insights. Don't miss out on future episodes of The Chris Voss Show for more thought-provoking discussions and expert analyses.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, and Killer Kink by Douglas Fifer
Oct 05, 2024
Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, and Killer Kink by Douglas Fifer
Amazon.com
Dougfifer.com
The primary sex organ is the brain, an unrelenting and powerful receptor of aphrodisiacs, hardwired to get down and dirty and capable of imagining anything. You might think doggy style or downloading porn is getting your freak on, but you are about to indulge in a different realm of freakish sexual behavior. It is impossible to properly prepare you for what is contained within this book. What you are about to read and see, you'll never be able to unread or unsee. Cops witness it all, and as a seasoned twenty-five-year law enforcement officer, I will lead you through some of the strangest and darkest moments of humanity.
Buckle up for the ride of your life as Fifty Shades of True Crime sets into motion a bizarre trajectory of next-level carnal knowledge. You'll never look at your neighbor the same way, you'll wonder about your best friend, and you'll imagine what your coworker does behind closed doors. Deviant sexual behavior is part of our human psyche, and as offensive as it may seem to some people, it happens in your community. Usually, the private world of people's lives remains undisclosed, but those secrets will come alive as you explore these real-life events.
You'll get the opportunity to play "Name That Crime," a soul-searching experience that lets the reader pick a perp's perversion. "The Last Climax" will uncover what happens when we exceed the human limits of hypersexuality. And finally, if you want to spice up your love life, "Teachable Tidbits" is a step-by-step tutorial filled with naughty nuggets. Proceed with caution as you discover that your sexual desires might not be so freaky after all . . . or maybe they are?About the author
Doug Fifer is a retired Alaskan police officer who specialized in crime scene analysis, deviant sexual crimes, hostage negotiations, and various special assignments throughout his twenty-five-year career. He started in law enforcement with the Anchorage Police Department in 1996 and retired in 2021.
Born in the small town of Homer, Alaska, Doug and his wife, Kim, raised their children in the Anchorage area. His family originates from southeast Alaska, mainly around the Ketchikan area. He is Tlingit Indian and heavily connected to his Alaska Native culture and heritage.
Doug and Kim are also avid oenophiles who started a wine business in Anchorage in 2007. Alaskans have a passionate love for the outdoors, and the Fifer family is no exception. Fishing, hiking, snowboarding, and extreme sports top their list. Their family dog, Malbec, is considered one of the kids and snowboards a bit too.
As the author of Fifty Shades of True Crime, Doug brings to life stories so bizarre, so intense, and so twisted that the reader will be left speechless. This is not your run-of-the-mill true crime; it's straight from the source, an author-led journey into how far some will go to achieve their sexually freakish desires. You’ve never read a book quite like this one; it’s a cringeworthy reality check on humanity. You might think you can handle the truth, but this cop’s truth is as savage as it gets.
When asked about the stressors of being a cop, Doug replied, “Humor plays a key role in keeping your sanity, not just in law enforcement but life in general.” His writing certainly reflects this philosophy, as Doug believes in taking life seriously—just not too seriously.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Transform Your Home with Chariot’s Expert Plumbing and Design Solutions
Oct 05, 2024
Transform Your Home with Chariot's Expert Plumbing and Design Solutions
chariotwholesale.com
About the Guest(s):
Cole Mason is the Creative Director at Chariot Plumbing Supply and Design based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a background in industrial and furniture design from Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, Cole has been pivotal in driving innovation, customer satisfaction, and brand growth at Chariot. His expertise spans over four years in the high-end home improvement sector, focusing on exceptional customer experiences and strategic marketing. Cole also plays an influential role in Blade Runner Tools, a subsidiary of Chariot, specializing in diamond tools and stone cutting equipment.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris engages with Cole Mason, Creative Director at Chariot Plumbing Supply and Design, in a lively discussion about trends and innovations in home improvement design. Listeners are introduced to Chariot's commitment to luxury design, strategic marketing, and customized service offerings, making it a leader in high-end plumbing and design.
Throughout the conversation, Cole provides valuable insights into the evolving trends in kitchen and bathroom designs. They delve into the significance of utilizing a professional design team to avoid common pitfalls associated with DIY approaches. From discussing the burgeoning popularity of bidets in the U.S. market to the technological advancements in smart faucets, the episode is packed with expert tips and trends. Additionally, listeners are introduced to Blade Runner Tools and the innovations in diamond tools and stone cutting, illustrating Chariot's comprehensive approach to building a timeless and efficient home.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of involving a professional design team in home improvement projects to avoid costly mistakes and optimize space effectively.
Insights into current design trends, including farmhouse sinks, smart faucets, and the introduction of bidets in modern bathrooms.
An overview of Blade Runner Tools, Chariot's subsidiary, which offers advanced diamond tools and services for stone cutting and fabrication.
Emphasis on creating a unique customer experience through customized designs, catering to various budget ranges, and offering an extensive range of products.
Recommendations for homeowners to slow down their decision-making process to ensure long-term satisfaction with their home improvements.
Notable Quotes:
"You don't know what you don't know, and there are a lot of opportunities to do some really cool stuff with constantly evolving technologies." - Cole Mason
"Take your time… the fixtures are going to be something that you interact with every day while you're living in that house." - Cole Mason
"We want to be… the free project plumbing project manager for your project, which alleviates a lot of stress for our customers." - Cole Mason
"The design trends really are far and few between and kind of just depends on the actual desire of the specific customer." - Cole Mason
"Our products and offerings give every designer their dream playground in our showroom." - Cole Mason
Resources:
Chariot Plumbing Supply and Design: chariotwholesale.com
Instagram: @chariotwholesale
Blade Runner Tools: bladerrunnerdiamondtools.com (website under development)
Dive into the full episode to explore more on modern design trends, and stay tuned for future episodes that bring you expert insights from leaders and innovators across industries.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Health: Holistic Wellness Tips from Kimberly Verbeke
Oct 04, 2024
Unlocking Health: Holistic Wellness Tips from Kimberly Verbeke
Avitabydrv.com
About the Guest(s):
Kimberly Verbeke is a distinguished naturopathic practitioner, health coach, and dedicated athlete specializing in holistic wellness and vitality. As the founder of Avita Wellness, Kimberly is committed to empowering individuals to reclaim their health and achieve optimal energy levels, focusing on regenerative medicine and aging well. Her passion for holistic health is driven by personal health challenges, providing her with a deep understanding and empathy for those seeking improved vitality.
Episode Summary:
In this impactful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages in an enlightening discussion with Kimberly Verbeke, a renowned expert in holistic wellness and regenerative medicine. Kimberly brings her expertise as a naturopathic practitioner to the forefront, sharing invaluable insights on how to enhance vitality and longevity through a holistic approach to health. This conversation revolves around practical strategies for achieving optimal health, navigating wellness challenges, and the importance of listening to one's body.
The episode delves into Kimberly's journey into holistic wellness, inspired by personal health experiences that highlighted the gaps in traditional healthcare. She emphasizes the significance of treating the body as an interconnected system rather than isolated parts, advocating for lifestyle changes that contribute to a high quality of life. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the benefits of holistic food choices, the impact of toxins, and the innovative treatments available at Avita Wellness, such as peptide bio-regulators for organ regeneration and longevity protocols. By stressing the importance of taking responsibility for one's health, Kimberly encourages listeners to prioritize wellness today for a better tomorrow.
Key Takeaways:
Holistic Wellness: It's crucial to view the body as an interconnected system and adopt lifestyle changes for long-term health.
Importance of Prevention: Prioritize wellness before major health issues arise, and incorporate healthy habits early on in life.
Innovative Treatments: Avita Wellness offers groundbreaking treatments like peptide bio-regulators for organ regeneration and improved longevity.
Personal Health Journey: Kimberly's personal experiences with health challenges underscore the importance of self-driven wellness.
Quality of Life: Focusing on optimal energy, reducing fatigue, and chronic pain can significantly enhance life quality.
Notable Quotes:
"Our bodies are capable of healing if they have the raw materials."
"It's not a diet. You're changing the way you're eating for the rest of your life."
"A strong life starts with you."
"Our healthcare is sick care, right? People aren't healthy."
"My goal is to help people have a really high quality of life as they age."
Resources:
Avita Wellness Website
Kimberly Verbeck on Instagram: @kimberlyverbeckwellness
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Podcast Potential: Deep Cast’s AI Revolution With Lucas Dickey
Oct 03, 2024
Unlocking Podcast Potential: Deep Cast's AI Revolution With Lucas Dickey
Deepcast.fm
Deepcast.pro
About the Guest(s):
Lucas Dickey is a seasoned entrepreneur and product leader with a prolific career spanning over two decades in digital media, ad tech, e-commerce, and AI-driven technologies. Currently, he is the CEO and founder of Deep Cast, a revolutionary platform focused on enhancing discovery, engagement, and monetization in the podcasting sphere. With a robust background in strategic marketing and product management, Lucas aims to transform how listeners, creators, and advertisers interact, utilizing AI to unlock the value of spoken content. His innovative work has attracted significant investment interest, including influential Amazon executives.
Episode Summary:
Dive into an engaging and humorous episode where Chris Voss interviews Lucas Dickey, the mastermind behind Deep Cast, a groundbreaking platform set to revolutionize the podcast industry. The discussion unfolds the intricacies of podcast discovery, as they humorously explore the realm of AI-powered technologies, the challenges of podcast monetization, and the future of digital media. As always, Chris infuses the conversation with laughter, making complex topics accessible and entertaining.
Deep Cast aims to redefine how listeners find, tune in, and engage with podcasts in a world overwhelmed by content. With over half a billion users worldwide and countless zombie podcasts, the struggle to surface relevant and engaging material is real. Lucas outlines a vision for AI-enhancements that streamline discovery, foster curiosity, and simplify the sharing of profound podcast moments. Their platform addresses the disconnect between content and its audience by unlocking and categorizing podcast insights in ways never before possible.
Key Takeaways:
Innovative Podcast Discovery: Deep Cast is pioneering the way podcasts are discovered, using AI to transcribe, summarize, and categorize spoken content, making it easier for audiences to find and engage with relevant material.
Addressing the Podcast Supply and Demand Gap: The platform aims to solve the established problem of imbalance between podcast supply and listener demand by providing better discovery tools and content insights.
Empowering Podcasters and Brands: By improving ad intelligence and brand safety, Deep Cast offers podcasters new avenues for monetization while also providing brands with smart placements for their ads.
Global Accessibility through AI: Future developments include language translations that make podcast content accessible worldwide, potentially enabling a host of international insights to be shared and discovered across languages.
Support for Podcasters: The platform will offer tools like automated asset generation, social post creation, and even templates for merchandise, simplifying the process for creators to expand their influence and monetize effectively.
Notable Quotes:
"Unlocking the value of the world's spoken knowledge is about transforming podcasting from the way it was 10 to 15 years ago into something revolutionary today." — Lucas Dickey
"Imagine podcasts translated into multiple languages, making global insights accessible for everyone." — Lucas Dickey
"Podcasters can now take compelling, insightful moments from their episodes and share them with the world, expanding their reach and influence." — Chris Voss
"We aim to give podcast creators the tools they need to thrive, from discovery to monetization." — Lucas Dickey
"Deep Cast is about making the world’s conversations searchable and shareable, adding value for both creators and listeners." — Lucas Dickey
Resources:
Deep Cast: Deep Cast FM - Listener experience platform.
Deep Cast Pro: Deep Cast provides a Pro version for podcast creators.
Lucas Dickey Contact: Lucas at Deep Cast FM - Lucas welcomes feedback on their early-stage platform.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love by Charles Bock
Oct 03, 2024
I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love by Charles Bock
Amazon.com
By turns comical and heartbreaking, I Will Do Better is the remarkable journey of two defiant and wounded people, and their personal growth in the name of love.
Named one of the Best Books of Fall by Oprah Daily and People
"A uniquely forthright and powerful addition to the literature of fatherhood.” (Kirkus)
The novelist Charles Bock was a reluctant parent, tagging along for the ride of fatherhood, obsessed primarily with his dream of a writing career.
But when his daughter Lily was six months old, his wife, Diana, was diagnosed with a complex form of leukemia. Two and half years later, when all treatments and therapies had been exhausted, Bock found himself a widower—devastated, drowning in medical bills, and saddled with a daunting responsibility. He had to nurture Lily, and, somehow, maybe even heal himself.
I Will Do Better is Charles’s pull-no-punches account of what happened next. Playdates, music classes, temper tantrums, oh-so-cool babysitters, first days at school, family reunions, single-parent dating, and a citywide crippling natural disaster—were minefields especially treacherous for Charles and Lily because of their preexisting vulnerability: their grief.
Charles sought help from friends, family, and therapists, but this overgrown, middle-aged boy-man and his plucky child became, foremost, a duo—they found their way together.
This frank and tender memoir of parenting his infant daughter in the wake of of his wife's untimely death is "bracingly honest [and] tender," commented Publshers Weekly. "Single parents will find much to identify with in this warts-and-all account.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Curiosity-Driven Leadership and Co-Parenting Insights with Jon Bassford
Oct 01, 2024
Curiosity-Driven Leadership and Co-Parenting Insights with Jon Bassford
John's Consulting Firm: ThinkLateral.com
John’s Personal Website: JohnBassford.com
About the Guest(s):
Jon Bassford is an operations professional and entrepreneur, specializing in curiosity-driven leadership. With a background in law, John has launched and managed operations for various organizations including venture-backed startups and global nonprofits. He is the founder of Lateral Solutions, a consulting firm that helps organizations scale efficiently by analyzing and optimizing their operations. John's curiosity is his superpower, and he channels it to foster cultures of innovation and inquiry within organizations. He is also an author, with upcoming books focusing on effective co-parenting and leadership through curiosity.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Jon Bassford, an operations expert and entrepreneur, to delve into the art of curiosity-driven leadership and effective co-parenting. Drawing from his diverse experiences in launching startups, managing global nonprofits, and his personal challenges, Jon shares insights from his two upcoming books: "The Co-Parenting Secret: It's Not About You" and "The Curious Leader: Navigating the Power of Asking Questions and Fostering a Culture of Inquiry."
Throughout the conversation, Chris and Jon explore the significance of asking the right questions to drive organizational growth and innovation. John discusses how an inquisitive mindset can enhance decision-making processes and lead to more efficient operations. The conversation also touches on the importance of intentionality in both leadership and co-parenting, highlighting how these concepts are woven into his books. The episode is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, making it an engaging listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone interested in personal development.
Key Takeaways:
Curiosity in Leadership: Cultivating a curious mindset in leadership can drastically improve organizational efficiency and foster a culture of innovation.
Effective Co-Parenting: The key to successful co-parenting lies in realizing it's not about the parents but about creating a supportive environment for the child.
Intentionality is Crucial: Being intentional in both professional and personal aspects can lead to more meaningful and productive outcomes.
Psychological Safety: Creating an environment where employees feel safe to express their ideas can lead to significant growth and innovation.
Learning Culture: Establishing a culture of continuous learning and inquiry can help organizations stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.
Notable Quotes:
"The quality of your life is the questions you ask."
"Leaders speak last."
"Curiosity cultivates change, which fuels innovation and growth."
"It's not about you; it's about the kids."
"Creating a curious culture requires intentionality."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – JoAnn Fowler on Clean Beauty and Fighting Forever Chemicals
Oct 01, 2024
JoAnn Fowler on Clean Beauty and Fighting Forever Chemicals
Mysappho.com
About the Guest(s):
JoAnn Fowler is an Emmy-nominated makeup artist with over 30 years of experience in the film industry. She is the founder of Sappho New Paradigm, a pioneering Canadian clean beauty company. With a college diploma in childcare and an educational journey that included a transformative four-month stay in Kenya studying anthropology, ecology, and sociology, Joanne brings a unique perspective to the beauty industry. JoAnn's initiative to create safer, PFAS-free makeup products has positioned her as a leader in the fight against harmful chemicals in personal care products.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews JoAnn Fowler, the founder of Sappho New Paradigm, about her revolutionary approach to clean and PFAS-free beauty products. With over 30 years as a makeup artist, JoAnn shares her journey from the film industry to founding her company, which prioritizes transparency and safety in cosmetic ingredients. Her passion for creating products free from harmful chemicals like parabens and PFAS offers valuable insights into the beauty industry's challenges and innovations.
JoAnn explains the historical context and current issues surrounding harmful chemicals in cosmetics, highlighting how Sappho New Paradigm rigorously tests its products to ensure safety. She dives into her personal motivations and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace this cause, including the impact of endocrine disruptors and the far-reaching implications of PFAS in everyday products. Through her experiences and advocacy, JoAnn emphasizes the importance of consumer awareness and the need for a new paradigm in beauty standards.
Key Takeaways:
Transparency in Beauty: Joanne underscores the necessity for makeup brands to be transparent about their ingredients and the importance of consumers demanding safer products.
Impact of PFAS: The episode alerts listeners to the prevalence and dangers of PFAS chemicals in cosmetics, urging a switch to PFAS-tested products.
Personal Motivation: Joanne’s shift to clean beauty was inspired by a profound personal loss and a realization of the harmful impacts of certain chemicals, including their presence in newborns.
Challenges in Innovation: Developing PFAS-free products involves extensive testing and innovation, demonstrating the dedication behind Safo New Paradigm's product line.
Consumer Education: Joanne advocates for consumers to educate themselves about the chemicals in their products and to transition slowly to safer alternatives.
Notable Quotes:
"My generation has done so much harm and we really need to turn things around and create a different world or we're going to lose the world we have."
"We need a different world or we're going to lose the world we have."
"The clean movement was looking at mainstream cosmetics and saying, you know what? We're getting information here that is not good."
"Choose the thing that you wear the most, because you have to do it on a budget. You can't just change everything overnight."
"We're not here to buy a yacht. My company is about serving and moving a paradigm to a better world."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths From A Brown Latina In Tech by Julissa S. Germosén
Sep 30, 2024
Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths From A Brown Latina In Tech by Julissa S. Germosén
Amazon.com
Latinamadrina.com
In Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech, Julissa S. Germosén offers an empowering guide for Latinas, BIPOC, and other marginalized leaders navigating the challenging world of the technology industry and their personal identity. Drawing on her twenty-five years of experience, Julissa presents a road map to success that blends professional strategies with personal stories and reflections for you to consider.
The book covers a wide range of topics, from overcoming generational trauma to redefining what it means to be a successful Latina, from mastering the top leadership skills to investing in yourself and making money moves, all while emphasizing the importance of embracing your authentic Latinidad. Julissa shares her journey from an immigrant family to achieving global leadership roles at Microsoft, Salesforce, and tech start-ups and building generational wealth in the tech industry. She provides readers with practical advice on topics like tackling microaggressions, the complexities and push-pull of Latinidad, and creating financial and emotional well-being. Through her unique perspective as a Dominicana and café-con-leche Latina in tech, Julissa acts as your Latina Madrina—godmother—offering guidance, wisdom, hard truths, and insider knowledge that can only come from someone who has walked the path.About the author
Julissa S. Germosén, CEO of Mariposa Blanca, is an award-winning technology leader, highly sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and career coach with over two decades of experience leading teams in global enterprise sales, consulting, strategic alliances, product development, go-to-market strategy, and partner operations. Julissa’s book, *Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech,* and TEDx Talk, reflects her journey from immigrant roots in the Dominican Republic to her rise in the technology industry.
Throughout her career, Julissa has driven growth and competitive advantage for Fortune 500 companies at Microsoft, Salesforce, and tech startups. Her expertise lies in people leadership, business strategy, transformation, and continuous improvement. As Director of Partner Ecosystem Development, notable achievements include optimizing Salesforce's partner operations and growing iCIMS' strategic alliances function by building product partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Meta. At Microsoft, she held leadership positions in Microsoft Partnerships, Learning Experiences, and Consulting Services.
Julissa has been honored to speak at TED x MSJC and various tech conferences, including Microsoft, Salesforce, HITEC, and LTX Connect. Additionally, she's been a Keynote Speaker at the National Hispanic Media Coalition and has spoken at Rutgers University and the New Jersey Statewide Latina Conference, among others.
As a proud immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Julissa is passionate about education and the Latinx community. She has created the Latina Leadership Potential Award scholarship at Rutgers University, the first for a woman of Hispanic/Latine descent. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminology from Rutgers University and a Diversity Management Graduate Certificate from Cornell University.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 10X SUPERPOWER: How to Make the Impossible Easy By Keith Ellis
Sep 29, 2024
10X SUPERPOWER: How to Make the Impossible Easy By Keith Ellis
Keithellis.com
10xsuperpower.com
About the Guest(s):
Keith Ellis is a bestselling author and the number one superpower coach. He is renowned for reinventing the art of setting goals with his classic book, "The Magic Lamp: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals," which has transformed the lives of over 100,000 readers worldwide. Keith was an early employee and VP of Sales at Web Methods, playing a pivotal role in one of the largest software IPOs in history. He also contributed to the success of Linda.com, acquired by LinkedIn for $1.5 billion. Keith's latest endeavor is his revolutionary book, "10x Superpower: How to Make the Impossible Easy," set to be the first $10,000 book in history. He combines his wealth of experience with innovative coaching to help people achieve extraordinary, seemingly impossible goals.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Keith Ellis, a pioneer in goal-setting and transformational coaching, to discuss his groundbreaking new book, "10x Superpower: How to Make the Impossible Easy." With his extensive background in sales and technology, alongside a successful writing career, Keith dives into the principles that underpin his revolutionary approach to achieving impossible goals.
Keith Ellis explains how his past experiences, including his tenure at Web Methods and Linda.com, shaped his unique perspective on goal setting and personal development. He emphasizes the power of thinking big and setting seemingly impossible goals, illustrated through his innovative 10x Superpower framework. The conversation explores the significant advantages of aiming for exponential growth rather than incremental progress, focusing on how adopting an audacious mindset can bring about profound personal and professional transformation.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace the Impossible: Keith asserts that setting impossible goals can catalyze personal growth and unlock hidden potential.
Focus and Attention: Aiming for exponential growth helps reduce distractions and enhances focus on what truly matters.
Power of Questions: Transformative change often starts with asking the right, powerful questions, which Keith terms "magic questions."
Superpower Coaching: Unlike traditional coaching, Keith’s approach integrates achieving impossible goals with personal development, providing a holistic transformation.
Collaboration is Key: Building a network of capable individuals (the right "who") can significantly amplify your ability to achieve 10x goals.
Notable Quotes:
"If the book is worth 10 grand, it's worth 10 times that, and it's guaranteed to be worth 10 times that." – Keith Ellis
"Think bigger than your thinking now; commit to it. Your brain will figure out how to make these things happen." – Keith Ellis
"The benefit isn't achieving the goal. The benefit is growing into the person who can achieve the goal." – Keith Ellis
"Once you start thinking about impossible goals, your brain just zooms in and focuses on what can get you there." – Keith Ellis
"You need to find the right people to help you achieve your goals. Collaboration is a key part of the 10 x process." – Keith Ellis
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Greg Payne on Healing Trauma with Breath Work and Brainspotting
Sep 29, 2024
Greg Payne on Healing Trauma with Breath Work and Brainspotting
Awakened-roots.com
About the Guest(s):
Greg Payne is a trauma-trained life coach and breathwork practitioner with a rich background in brain spotting and Reiki healing. As a certified life coach and a Reiki Master Teacher in the Yasui Lineage for over 13 years, Greg combines ancient and modern healing techniques to foster deep healing within mind, body, and spirit. He draws upon his comprehensive training from the Catalyst Insight Collective (N-PESI) to work effectively with individuals and groups, focusing on brain spotting and deep trauma work. Operating through his practice, Awaken-Route, Greg is dedicated to guiding his clients towards holistic healing and personal growth.
Episode Summary:
Episode 2000: The Chris Voss Show welcomes Greg Payne, a seasoned life coach and breathwork practitioner, who sheds light on transformative healing techniques like brain spotting and Reiki. Hosted by Chris Voss, this episode delves into Greg's journey from professional athlete aspirations to becoming a healer focused on trauma recovery and emotional wellness. Engage with a session packed with insights on the benefits of breathwork, the nuances of Reiki healing, and the profound impact of brain spotting in treating deep-seated trauma.
Greg Payne's diverse expertise addresses common modern-day struggles such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and grief. He emphasizes the power of holistic practices to resolve trauma stored within the body, which traditional talk therapy may not effectively reach. The episode explores the importance of mindful breathing, visualization techniques, and the physiological connection to emotional well-being, making a compelling case for integrating these practices into everyday life.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Brainspotting: Brainspotting is a psychotherapy method that uses visual fields to access and resolve trauma stored in the subcortical brain, offering relief from anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.
Power of Reiki Healing: Reiki is a hands-on healing technique that channels universal healing energy through touch, providing mental and physical health benefits.
Impact of Breathwork: Mindful breathwork can deeply affect the nervous system, promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, and facilitating the release of stored emotional trauma.
Healing Men’s Issues: Addressing men’s trauma specifically helps in enhancing their purpose, confidence, and overall mental health.
Holistic Healing Approach: Combining breathwork, brainspotting, and Reiki offers a multi-faceted approach to healing that addresses both mental and physical aspects of trauma.
Notable Quotes:
"Brainspotting gives you the chance to see what is beneath your language center."
"Reiki utilizes the hands to convey universal healing energy through touch."
"By giving attention to the breath, you can move things that are stuck."
"Men might suffer from feeling purposeless due to undealt-with trauma."
"The breath reenergizes the nervous system and helps with physical body systems like digestion."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – TV’s General Hospital: Andy Page’s Behind-the-Scenes Revelations
Sep 26, 2024
TV's General Hospital: Andy Page's Behind-the-Scenes Revelations
Shophomeandheart.com
Andypaige.com
Girlygogarter.com
Episode Summary:
In this stimulating episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss converses with Andy Paige, the multi-talented actress and entrepreneur currently featured on ABC’s General Hospital. Chris engages with Andy about her diverse career, expanding from reality TV hosting to acting, and her foray into creating beauty innovations. Andy shares fascinating details about how her past professional endeavors led her to a pivotal role at General Hospital, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and being consistently dependable in one's career.
Throughout their conversation, they delve into modern dating issues, reflecting on ghosting, nurturing femininity, and the challenges faced by today's singles. Andy details her new approach to integrating products from General Hospital into the consumer market strategy, explaining how fans can now buy items seen on-screen. Besides TV talk, Andy offers valuable beauty tips, including the benefits of red light therapy, and discusses her unique invention, the Girly Go Garter. From her fascinating professional journey to actionable beauty and dating advice, this episode is packed with enriching content.
Key Takeaways:
Professional Commitment: Andy stresses the importance of showing up on time, being prepared, and always giving your best effort since these qualities help make lasting, positive impressions in your professional career.
Red Light Therapy Benefits: A non-invasive beauty treatment that sustains collagen and enhances skin elasticity, which Andy personally endorses and uses regularly.
Modern Dating Challenges: Ghosting, a significant issue, is discussed alongside the profundity of nurturing true femininity and how to approach contemporary dating scenarios with confidence and clarity.
Innovative Marketing in TV: General Hospital’s integration of on-screen products into actual consumer goods is a novel approach, potentially paving the way for other legacy TV shows.
Entrepreneurial Insight: Andy shares her journey in inventing the Girly Go Garter and the expansive potential of entrepreneurial ideas when pursued earnestly.
Notable Quotes:
"You don't eat the fruit from the seeds that you plant today. You plant the seeds and the fruit will bear itself over time."
"Red light therapy really does work. It helps with fine lines and wrinkles… I use it on my neck and my knees."
"Femininity is the most powerful thing in the universe. It moves mountains, it starts wars."
"Modern dating is different because you question why… Being direct is so helpful because it at least allows you to check so many things off."
"All work has value. No matter what the project is, if you can give your best and show up prepared, you're getting closer to what's right for you."
About the Guest(s):
ACTRESS, PODCAST HOST, QVC GUEST HOST, BEAUTY/IMAGE/LIFESTYLE EXPERT FOR NATIONAL TV & WEEKLY RADIO, AUTHOR, INVENTOR/PRESIDENT OF GIRLYGOGARTER® AT ANDY PAIGE STYLE, INC.
With her current role as Pearl, on ABC’s General Hospital, Andy Paige mimics her actual QVC guest host expertise, captivating and selling products to both TV audiences through innovative consumer advertising.
You can find Andy’s podcast, The Dating Lab with the Hillbilly Yenta on both Youtube and podcast platforms and listen or watch her explore modern dating, its frustrations, realities and solutions with interesting and funny guests from all walk of life.
Andy’s international best selling book, STYLE ON A SHOESTRING, now available in three languages and hundreds of “fabulously frugal” makeovers on over 200 episodes of television airing in 14 countries, earned her the TVGuide appointed title “Budget Bombshell”; and with good reason. Andy’s extensive work on NBC’s Emmy winning, Starting Over, TLC’s Ten Years Younger STYLE Network’s How Do I Look,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Thy Kingdom Come by Marsue And Jerry Huerta
Sep 26, 2024
Thy Kingdom Come by Marsue And Jerry Huerta
Amazon.com
Contemporary history and progressive revelation regarding the Hebraic festivals are the basis for a renovation of the traditional historicist's house and its perception of recapitulation in the book of Revelation, which does not disturb the historicist's view that the papacy is the Antichrist.
Under this new interpretation, John's use of recapitulation was modest as compared with the traditionalist's view. The new view correlates the prophecies and illustrations of the seven seals with our modern-day market-driven society, the prophetic era of the Laodicean church, the autumnal festivals, and the "the time of the end" in Daniel 8:17.
The correspondence of the apocalyptic horsemen of the seven seals with the historical accounts of the Protestant's rise to prominence and their termination of the churches' influence in our modern-day commerce is incendiary. Moreover, the correspondence pertaining to autumnal festivals regarding the final judgment and the apocalyptic horsemen of the seven seals is no less provocative.
As is the case of all such correlations that come to light through progressive revelation, they become a blessing for the sons and daughters of God and a reproof for those who walk in darkness (Revelation 1:3).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Navigating Work’s New Normal: Quiet Quitting and Coffee Badging With Business Psychos Podcasters
Sep 25, 2024
Navigating Work's New Normal: Quiet Quitting and Coffee Badging With Business Psychos Podcasters
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-psychos-podcast/id1741179093
Business Psychos Podcast Website: Businesspsychos.com
About the Guest(s):
Mary Schaub and Katie Bickford
Mary Schaub: Mary brings three decades of expertise in building transformative capabilities at top-tier consultancies such as Oliver Wyman and Boston Consulting Group. She has held executive roles in change management at large financial institutions.
Katie Bickford: Katie boasts over 20 years of experience in building global revenue teams in high-growth tech companies, achieving $3 billion in exits through public listings or private equity acquisitions. She is also the author of "Parama Method: A Guide for Personal Transformation."
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris is joined by Mary Schaub and Katie Bickford, founders of the "Business Psychos" podcast. They discuss their journey from meeting at an insight meditation retreat to creating a podcast that addresses the intricacies of work culture and personal development. This episode delves into how their diverse professional backgrounds influence the content they produce, aimed at helping professionals navigate the complexities of modern work life without going insane.
Mary and Katie talk about the importance of addressing unspoken issues in the workplace, such as mental health, burnout, and the politics of corporate environments. They offer invaluable insights into why they chose the provocative title "Business Psychos" and how they use humor and candor to shed light on serious subjects. Topics like "quiet quitting," ageism, and the evolving expectations of work-from-home and hybrid setups are dissected, providing listeners with engaging and deeply relevant takeaways.
Key Takeaways:
Navigating Modern Work Culture: Unveil the importance of balancing personal and professional life amidst evolving workplace norms.
Quiet Quitting & Office Politics: Understand the psychological and practical aspects of trends like quiet quitting and the ramifications of deceptive practices like "coffee badging."
Ageism and Career Longevity: Gain insights into the challenges older professionals face in a dynamically changing job market.
Shame as a Motivator: Learn why shaming is detrimental to workplace morale and productivity.
Sharing Stories: Discover the therapeutic and educational value of sharing personal and professional stories.
Notable Quotes:
Mary Schaub: "We talk about how to navigate the complexity of work culture and modern life without becoming a psycho."
Katie Bickford: "Quiet quitting is really about how exhausting it is to trade your life just to collect a wage."
Mary Schaub: "Shame's not great for learning, it's not great for trust, teaming, innovation, or creativity."
Katie Bickford: "There really is a practical life you have to come back to and making the most out of a professional career can help you live the life that aligns with your values."
Mary Schaub: "The podcast scratches a different emotional intimacy itch that goes back to my relationship with my dad."
Living and thriving in your professional life. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations on The Chris Voss Show.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unmasking the Hospital Clown: Lessons in Leadership from Eddy Smits
Sep 24, 2024
Unmasking the Hospital Clown: Lessons in Leadership from Eddy Smits
EddySmits.com
About the Guest(s):
Eddy Smits is a TEDx public speaker, author, and licensed NLPE practitioner. He is a certified management drives trainer, cognitive behavioral life coach, and master mindset life coach with a bachelor's degree in pedagogy. He spent 22 years as a professional hospital clown, visiting over 10,000 sick and palliative children, and has become an expert in authentic communication and leadership. Eddie integrates techniques developed as a hospital clown with positive intelligence to enhance mental fitness in his clients.
Episode Summary:
In this heartwarming and insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Eddy Smits, a multifaceted expert and former hospital clown, to discuss the transformational power of humor, leadership, and authentic communication. Eddy Smits unique background and comprehensive experiences offer a refreshing perspective that merges laughter with profound life lessons, aimed at making significant impacts in professional and personal development.
Through a blend of humorous anecdotes and deep reflections, Eddy Smits unveils how the principles of hospital clowning can be applied to leadership and coaching. The discussion pivots around the acceptance and resilience required to bring joy to terminally ill children and their families, underscoring the importance of seeing situations from multiple perspectives. This ability to find light in the darkest moments is a testament to the enduring power of hope and human connection, themes central to Eddie's approach to personal development.
Listeners will gain insights into Eddy Smits coaching philosophy, which prioritizes individual needs over rigid programs. He emphasizes the significance of active listening and genuine connection, borrowing from the same principles that guided his interactions in hospitals. The show delves into the transformative role of humor in healing and leadership, illustrating how playful yet sincere engagement can lead to profound personal and professional growth.
Key Takeaways:
Humor as Healing: Humor can be a powerful tool for coping and healing, even in the darkest moments, by providing hope and shifting perspectives.
Acceptance and Authenticity: Genuine connections and the acceptance of realities, however harsh, are pivotal in leading others and oneself through challenging times.
Flexible Coaching Approach: Eddy emphasizes a tailored coaching style that addresses the unique needs of each individual, rather than adhering to a strict, one-size-fits-all program.
Leadership through Service: True leadership is about focusing on the needs of the people you lead, using common sense, and removing ego from the equation.
Power of Communication: Effective communication, grounded in authenticity and active listening, can significantly influence and improve interpersonal relationships and professional outcomes.
Notable Quotes:
"The moment people start telling jokes about it, that's the moment they start to heal."
"As a clown, you need to accept everything. If you say to a clown, 'Hey, you looked like an idiot,' he says, 'thank you.'"
"You only can start to swim when you are in the water. You can't swim when you are out of the water."
"Humor is like a scalpel. You can save a life with it, but you can also kill somebody with it. It's just the way you use it."
"As a leader, it's not about me; it's about the people I lead, my company, my brand, and all other stakeholders."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlock Financial Freedom: Matt Raad’s Guide to Buying Online Businesses
Sep 24, 2024
Unlock Financial Freedom: Matt Raad's Guide to Buying Online Businesses
eBusiness Institute: ebusinessinstitute.com.au
Digital Investors Podcast: DigitalInvestors.com
About the Guest(s):
Matt Raad is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor known for his unconventional approach to achieving financial freedom. Starting with a background in zoology, Matt and his wife Liz transitioned into the world of business, building a high cash flow portfolio by buying, renovating, and selling websites. As co-founders of eBusiness Institute, they are pioneers in teaching beginners how to generate significant income through digital asset investment. With over 27 years of experience, they have successfully turned their passion for digital businesses into a thriving educational enterprise.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss chats with Matt Raad, co-founder of eBusiness Institute. Matt shares his unconventional journey from being a zoologist to becoming a digital entrepreneur, discussing how he and his wife Liz built a multimillion-dollar portfolio by buying and selling websites. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone looking to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind and explore the lucrative world of digital businesses.
Matt Raad dives into the specifics of how his unique model of buying and renovating websites can offer financial freedom and high cash flow. He emphasizes the benefits of digital assets, the ease of managing online businesses compared to traditional brick-and-mortar setups, and the opportunities available even for total beginners. This episode is packed with actionable insights, including due diligence, the initial investment required, and the potential for passive income.
Key Takeaways:
Transitioning from Zoology to Digital Entrepreneurship: Matt shares his inspirational journey from studying zoology to mastering the art of buying and selling online businesses.
Benefits of Digital Assets: Insight into why digital assets are superior to traditional real estate, especially in terms of investment risk and cash flow potential.
Getting Started With Minimal Investment: Learn how you can begin your journey in website investment with as little as $5,000 and scale it to a six or seven-figure income.
Importance of Due Diligence: Emphasizes the critical role of due diligence in buying websites to minimize risks and ensure profitable investments.
Opportunity for Passive Income: Understand how owning niche websites can provide consistent and significant passive income.
Notable Quotes:
"You wanted the best. You've got the best podcast. The hottest, hottest podcast in the world. The Chris Voss Show."
"What we teach is a way to do it so that you can do it as a bit of a side hustle so you don't have to quit your job straight away."
"With online businesses, you can start out really small and you can just learn the ropes and if you like it, then you go to the next level."
"Seriously, you could just take a year off work, for way less than what they've put into a donut shop and have a crack at this."
"We've just finished training a cohort and our youngest member, Jamila, she's 16 and she sent us, 'Hey Matt, this year I've earned over $10,000.'"
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing PR: AI-Powered Just Reach Out Platform Explained by Jon Mest
Sep 24, 2024
Revolutionizing PR: AI-Powered Just Reach Out Platform Explained by Jon Mest
Justreachout.io
About the Guest(s):
Jon Mest is the CEO of JustReachOut, an AI-powered PR software platform aimed at making PR accessible and affordable for everyone from small business owners to large organizations. Jon Mest has an extensive career background that spans investment banking, technical sales, and customer success teams in big data analytics. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Jon now resides in St. Pete, Florida with his family.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss has an in-depth conversation with Jon Mest, the dynamic CEO of JustReachOut. The episode delves into the innovative ways JustReachOut is democratizing PR by leveraging AI, helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits efficiently craft and pitch their stories without the hefty fees of traditional PR agencies.
JustReachOut offers a suite of AI-powered tools designed to simplify and streamline the PR process. Jon Mest discusses the disruption AI brings in PR, breaking the barrier traditionally held by expensive agencies. He elaborates on various features of their platform, including journalist outreach, pitch requests, podcast outreach, broken link building, and guest post outreach. Jon also highlights how AI assists users in drafting personalized pitches, identifying relevant journalists, and maintaining effective media relations. Throughout the episode, listeners gain insights into how JustReachOut can empower businesses to take control of their own PR efforts, making it both efficient and cost-effective.
Key Takeaways:
Democratizing PR: JustReachOut leverages AI to make PR accessible and affordable for all, from small businesses to large organizations.
AI in PR: The platform’s AI helps users craft compelling pitches, identify relevant journalists, and streamline outreach efforts.
Comprehensive PR Tools: Features include journalist outreach, pitch requests, podcast outreach, broken link building, and guest post outreach, enabling users to manage their PR comprehensively.
Disruption in Traditional PR: Jon Mest discusses the ways AI is disrupting the conventional PR industry by offering the same capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
Hands-On Support: For those needing extra help, JustReachOut provides services like their Jumpstart Program to assist with narrative crafting and initial outreach.
Notable Quotes:
"Nobody knows your story better than you. If you are founding a company or you run a soap business, or you run a nonprofit, why pay another person to tell your story for you when you can do it yourself?"
"The AI reads and interprets your brand information and provides you with hooks that will captivate journalists."
"PR takes more than seven days, but our free trial lets you get a glimpse of what you can achieve with JustReachOut."
"Even smaller, niche podcasts can be a great avenue to tell your story; with our tool, you can find and pitch these shows directly."
"For new authors, JustReachOut is a great tool to promote your book and get it in front of the right audiences."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How Economics Explains the World: A Short History of Humanity by Andrew Leigh
Sep 22, 2024
How Economics Explains the World: A Short History of Humanity by Andrew Leigh
https://amzn.to/3zvqNiy
“If you read just one book about economics, make it Andrew Leigh's clear, insightful, and remarkable (and short) work.” —Claudia Goldin, recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics and Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University
A sweeping, engrossing history of how economic forces have shaped the world—all in under 200 pages
InHow Economics Explains the World, Harvard-trained economist Andrew Leigh presents a new way to understand the human story. From the dawn of agriculture to AI, here is story of how ingenuity, greed, and desire for betterment have, to an astonishing degree, determined our past, present, and future.
This small book indeed tells a big story. It is the story of capitalism – of how our market system developed. It is the story of the discipline of economics, and some of the key figures who formed it. And it is the story of how economic forces have shaped world history. Why didn’t Africa colonize Europe instead of the other way around? What happened when countries erected trade and immigration barriers in the 1930s? Why did the Allies win World War II? Why did inequality in many advanced countries fall during the 1950s and 1960s? How did property rights drive China’s growth surge in the 1980s? How does climate change threaten our future prosperity? You’ll find answers to these questions and more in How Economics Explains the World.About the author
Andrew Leigh is the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury and Employment, and Federal Member for Fenner in the Australian Parliament. Prior to being elected in 2010, Andrew was a professor of economics at the Australian National University. He holds a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard, having graduated from the University of Sydney with first class honours in Arts and Law. Andrew is a past recipient of the Economic Society of Australia's Young Economist Award and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Robert Feldman, CEO, President, and Founder of WOWS Insurance Services on Fixing California’s Insurance Crisis
Sep 22, 2024
Robert Feldman, CEO, President, and Founder of WOWS Insurance Services on Fixing California's Insurance Crisis
Wowsinsurance.com
About the Guest(s):
Robert Feldman is the CEO, President, and Founder of WOWS Insurance Services. With over 25 years of experience as an insurance broker, Robert possesses deep industry knowledge, particularly in the Western United States. He is a recognized thought leader in the insurance market and has served as a speaker for the California Association of Realtors. His expertise focuses on innovative insurance solutions for homes, especially in high-risk areas prone to fires.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Robert Feldman, CEO and Founder of WOWS Insurance Services, about the ongoing crisis in the insurance industry, specifically in California and other Western states. Robert discusses the growing challenges homeowners face in securing insurance policies due to the increasing prevalence of wildfires and legislative changes. This episode dives deep into how WOWS Insurance is using innovative strategies to disrupt and resolve these critical issues.
As insurance companies are withdrawing from markets and leaving homeowners in peril, Robert's groundbreaking approach aims to stabilize and revolutionize the industry. From making insurance policies transferable from sellers to buyers, to addressing the oversaturation of markets and skyrocketing rebuild costs, the conversation is a treasure trove of insights. Whether you’re a homeowner, broker, or someone interested in the insurance landscape, this episode delivers valuable information on how to navigate these turbulent times.
Key Takeaways:
Disruption in the Insurance Market: The withdrawal of major insurers like State Farm, Allstate, and Nationwide from California is creating a crisis for homeowners needing coverage.
Innovative Solutions: WOWS Insurance offers transferable policies and spreads risk to bring back stability to the market.
Impact of Wildfires: Fire-prone states are grappling with increased costs and non-renewals, making it vital for homeowners to proactively seek reliable insurance.
Consumer Awareness: Homeowners must be diligent in examining their policies and rebuild costs to ensure adequate coverage.
Legislative Involvement: Government bodies are slowly recognizing and addressing these issues, but innovative market solutions are leading the way.
Notable Quotes:
"We're fighting the fight, and we're going to change, effect change in California and the Western United States as time goes on to roll." - Robert Feldman
"The number one problem, first and foremost, is oversaturation of the market." - Robert Feldman
"If you don't have insurance for a house, the only way you can have a buyer come in and buy it is if they're paying all cash." - Robert Feldman
"We're fixing insurance. We're gonna bring carriers back into the market and help bring the rates down." - Robert Feldman
"It's a question of not just an insurance look; it's getting everybody involved, all hands on deck." - Robert Feldman
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Secrets of Market Disruptors: How to Innovate Without Failure with Warren Schirtzinger
Sep 21, 2024
Secrets of Market Disruptors: How to Innovate Without Failure with Warren Schirtzinger
Hightechstrategies.com
About the Guest(s):
Warren Schirtzinger is a leading authority in the field of diffusion research and technology adoption. With several influential studies published under his name, Warren's work primarily focuses on understanding the factors that influence the acceptance and adoption of innovations, such as new technologies or novel inventions. He places a strong emphasis on understanding the role of risk perception and how it can influence the spread of new ideas or products in the consumer market. Warren is associated with hightechstrategies.com and diffusionresearch.org, where he extends his expertise to businesses aiming to minimize risk and effectively market their innovations.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Warren Schirtzinger, a preeminent expert on diffusion research and technology adoption. Warren shares his extensive knowledge on how businesses can reduce perceived risks to increase the adoption of new innovations. Their discussion spans from historical examples, like Thomas Edison’s lightbulb and the automobile revolution, to modern scenarios including the iPhone and Amazon.
Warren highlights three critical elements for successful innovation: end-user harmony, reliability, and safety in numbers. Listeners get in-depth insights into how companies like Amazon started with low-risk products like books and gradually expanded their offerings. Chris and Warren explore case studies such as the unprecedented success of Vermont's COVID vaccination program, the rise of Uber, and innovative guarantees that boost consumer confidence. This hour-long conversation is packed with valuable advice for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone interested in understanding how to drive acceptance and adoption of new products and ideas.
Key Takeaways:
End-User Harmony: Understanding and aligning with the end-user’s needs is crucial for innovation success.
Reliability and Commitment: Demonstrating long-term commitment and reliability can significantly reduce the perceived risks of new products.
Safety in Numbers: Innovations adopted in a social or community context have higher chances of success.
Examples of Success: Case studies like the transition from gas lamps to electric light bulbs and Vermont’s COVID vaccination program illustrate successful risk reduction strategies.
Stage-Based Innovation: Gradual rollouts and stage-based changes are more effective than sudden overhauls in gaining user adoption.
Notable Quotes:
"People don't just jump on new things. In fact, they actually resist change."
"The most successful companies, the founder is the customer."
"Safety in numbers is a full 33% of the total risk reduction."
"Try before you buy is one of the biggest elements of end-user harmony."
"Amazon began with books because they were ultra-low risk, well understood, and had an established ecosystem."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Transformative Kenyan Safaris with Karen Cleveland of Nunus Kenya Safaris
Sep 20, 2024
Transformative Kenyan Safaris with Karen Cleveland of Nunus Kenya Safaris
Nunuskenyansafaris.com
About the Guest(s):
Karen Cleveland is the co-founder of NUNUs Kenyan Safaris, a company she started with her husband. With over 30 years of experience in corporate America, Karen transitioned into a role that combines her passions: she is a seasoned spiritual and mindfulness teacher, animal communicator, and safari experience guide. Karen has established a new company aimed at providing transformational safari adventures in Kenya, helping professionals reconnect with their inner selves through a unique blend of spiritual enrichment and thrilling wildlife encounters.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Karen Cleveland shares her remarkable journey from corporate America to the wild terrains of Kenya. As the co-founder of NUNUs Kenyan Safaris, Karen discusses how she and her husband provide transformational safari experiences that reconnect people with nature and their inner selves. The episode dives deep into the unique offerings of her company, which include group and custom private safaris designed for professionals seeking adventure and mindfulness in equal measure.
Karen elaborates on the different safari packages available, each tailored to provide a distinct encounter with the Kenyan wilderness. She highlights the benefits of unplugging from the digital world, the profound impact of face-to-face encounters with wildlife, and the importance of taking time for spiritual nourishment. Throughout the conversation, Karen reflects on her personal experiences and how they have shaped her unique safari offerings, making these adventures accessible and meaningful for people from all walks of life.
Key Takeaways:
Transformational Adventures: NUNUs Kenyan Safaris offers unique experiences that blend adventure, mindfulness, and self-care.
Deep Connection with Nature: The safaris provide a profound opportunity to reconnect with nature and gain spiritual enrichment through encounters with wildlife.
Tailored Experiences: The company offers a variety of safari packages, from budget-friendly to luxurious, catering to different needs and preferences.
Unplug and Reflect: The safaris encourage participants to disconnect from their digital devices, promoting a deeper focus on personal reflection and awareness.
Team Building Opportunities: The safaris are ideal for corporate team-building events, providing an adventurous yet reflective retreat for professional groups.
Notable Quotes:
"It's like looking into the soul of the world almost sometimes."
"They have tropical beaches there in Kenya too."
"I am happy to talk to anyone about Safari 24 hours a day."
"You get a better experience with animals because they are not inherently afraid of people; you get a better connection."
"Our safaris are designed to help participants reset, rejuvenate, and find lasting fulfillment."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Long-Distance Leader, Second Edition: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership (The Long-Distance Worklife Series) by Kevin Eikenberry, Wayne Turmel
Sep 19, 2024
The Long-Distance Leader, Second Edition: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership (The Long-Distance Worklife Series) by Kevin Eikenberry, Wayne Turmel
https://amzn.to/3TweCZK
The new edition of this internationally acclaimed guide to remote and hybrid leadership comes with an updated and enriched framework for the modern workplace. It introduces new principles and retains proven strategies for effective leadership across distances.
When The Long-Distance Leader was first published, it was pre-pandemic and remote work was in its infancy with 30% of managers leading at a distance—now that number is well over 50%.
As more organizations adopt a remote workforce, the challenges of leading at a distance become more urgent than ever. The cofounders of the Remote Leadership Institute, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, show leaders how to guide their teams by recalling the foundational principles of leadership whether their teams are remote, hybrid, co-working, or something entirely new!
The authors' "Three-O" Model refocuses leaders to think about outcomes, others, and ourselves—elements of leadership that remain unchanged, whether employees are down the hall or halfway around the world. By pairing it with the Remote Leadership Model, which emphasizes using technology as a tool and not a distraction, leaders can navigate the terrain of managing teams wherever they are.
This second edition features updated exercises that ensure projects stay on track, keep productivity and morale high, and build lasting relationships, along with a new chapter on hybrid workplaces.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking the Power of Experiential Marketing with Pauline Oudin CEO and Partner of Gradient Experience
Sep 19, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Experiential Marketing with Pauline Oudin CEO and Partner of Gradient Experience
Gradientexperience.com
About the Guest(s):
Pauline Oudin is the CEO and Partner of Gradient Experience, an experiential marketing agency that emphasizes elevating human connections to drive results. Throughout her career, Pauline has consistently delivered measurable successes for high-profile brands including Cartier, Beam Suntory, and the L'Oreal Group. A French native with over 30 years spent across the US and UK, she is celebrated for her innovative and creative approach to marketing by Fast Company.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss dives into the dynamic world of experiential marketing with his guest, Pauline Oudin. As the CEO and Partner of Gradient Experience, Pauline shares her expert insights on how transforming human interactions can powerfully elevate brand results. They explore the nuances of experiential marketing, distinguishing it from traditional marketing and discussing its long-term impact on consumer loyalty and brand recognition.
Pauline illustrates the value of creating memorable experiences over passive advertising. Through detailed examples from high-profile clients such as Cartier and Beam Suntory, she explains how brands can foster emotional connections and enhance consumer engagement. Additionally, the conversation touches on the innovations in measurability within the field, demonstrating how modern tools can track the effectiveness of these interactive campaigns. Pauline emphasizes the importance of integrated, participatory, and community-building approaches in making these experiences truly impactful.
Key Takeaways:
Experiential Marketing Defined: Unlike traditional advertising, experiential marketing involves creating interactive and participatory experiences that foster emotional connections and brand loyalty.
Measurability Innovations: New AI tools and technologies are enhancing the ability to measure the long-term impact of experiential marketing, providing deeper insights into customer engagement and ROI.
Case Studies: Examples from major brands like Cartier and Beam Suntory highlight how well-executed experiential marketing campaigns can create lasting impressions and build community.
Pandemic Adaptations: The episode discusses how brands adapted their strategies during the pandemic, emphasizing the continued need for live, interactive content.
Priceless Brand Connections: Pauline underscores the importance of prioritizing long-term customer relationships and brand integrity over short-term sales tactics.
Notable Quotes:
“When you think about most marketing, brands tell you a story…experiential marketing is all about living the story.” - Pauline Oudin
“Hearts move minds. We like to believe we are logical when we purchase products, but at the end of the day, it’s all about emotional connections.” - Pauline Oudin
“In experiential marketing, it’s not just about who was affected on the day of the event, but the ripples that experience creates.” - Pauline Oudin
“We live in such an exciting time with AI tools allowing us to measure things we couldn’t before.” - Pauline Oudin
“If you turn off your social media ads and your TV spots, what's left is what you've built in brand equity.” - Pauline Oudin
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Transform Your Marriage and Wealth with Life by Design with Jessilyn Persson
Sep 18, 2024
Transform Your Marriage and Wealth with Life by Design with Jessilyn Persson
Discoverlifebydesign.ca
About the Guest(s):
Jessilyn Persson is the author of "Super Mom Super Me Bus Miss to Become a Super You." Together with her husband, she co-founded a 90-day program aimed at helping individuals and couples build a life by design backed by real estate. Jessilyn Persson brings extensive experience in both corporate roles and real estate investment, where she's navigated financial strategies and the complexities of investment portfolios since 2009.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris sits down with Jessilyn Persson, co-founder of "Discover Life by Design" and author of several empowering books, to dive into the intersection of real estate investing and relationship building. Over the last decade, Jessilyn Persson has not only built a successful real estate portfolio but also developed a program to help couples navigate their financial futures together. Stemming from her own experiences in balancing a corporate job, a family, and a growing investment portfolio, Jessilyn Persson shares valuable insights on mindset shifts, clear communication, and strategic planning.
The conversation covers the importance of having aligned financial goals within a marriage, how to handle the stress of real estate investment, and crafting agreements to enhance accountability. Jessilyn Persson emphasizes the necessity of a unified approach, understanding each partner's mindset, and communicating effectively to ensure investments contribute positively to both wealth and relationship health. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode offers actionable advice on building a financially secure and harmonious future with your partner.
Key Takeaways:
Unified Financial Goals: Successfully investing as a couple means getting on the same page about your financial objectives and understanding each other's sleep-at-night factors.
Effective Communication: Establishing regular, structured meetings to discuss finances and other key aspects can significantly improve both your investment strategy and relationship.
Clear Agreements: Developing agreements in your relationship can take the guesswork out of everyday tasks and major financial decisions, reducing potential conflicts.
Mindset and Barriers: Overcoming pre-existing money mindsets and self-worth barriers is crucial for unlocking your true wealth potential.
Expert Guidance: Engaging with mentors or educational resources can accelerate your investment journey and help you avoid costly mistakes.
Notable Quotes:
"We help couples explore and navigate what it's good to invest in wealth and real estate."
"If you don't wanna be up at midnight because a tenant had to flood, maybe you need to invest in Real REITs."
"We really started to push each other to be a better version of ourselves."
"Had we really understood what a mentor or coach was back in our day, we could have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars."
"It can make all the difference…if you're really aligned with your partner on your finances and your values."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams by Brian Gottlieb
Sep 18, 2024
Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams by Brian Gottlieb
https://amzn.to/3BjCRnp
Briangottlieb.com
“Brian’s book inspires both successful individuals and future entrepreneurs, urging them to embrace challenges and pursue growth.”
– Wolfgang Puck
Employees that don't take ownership of their work
Friction between departments
Inconsistent results
These are the top challenges that face most businesses today.
These common issues create high turnover and force managers into crisis mode where they're consumed putting out daily fires. Over time, the very nature of the business changes and a new culture emerges; one shaped by the lowest level of acceptable behavior.
Beyond the Hammer approaches these concerns in two highly engaging sections: First, a fictional story of George, a business owner struggling with burnt out employees, high turnover, and frustrated customers. Readers follow George as he discovers five foundational pillars of leadership that have the power to build teams that perform at a high level, consistently.
The second section shifts from storytelling to strategy, providing an actionable path to weaving these 5 pillars into any business, enabling leaders to integrate these principles into their daily operations seamlessly.
Written for managers and leaders alike, Beyond the Hammer offers a simple yet powerful approach to creating a team where everyone is aligned, and properly positioned to win.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover Mortgage Note Investing with Nathan Turner
Sep 17, 2024
Discover Mortgage Note Investing with Nathan Turner
EarnestInvesting.com
DiversifiedMortgageExpo.com
About the Guest(s):
Nathan Turner is the founder of Earnest Investing and the host of the Diversified Mortgage Expo. Nathan is widely recognized as the Canadian Note Guy, having made a significant mark in the private investment sector since 2009. He leads Earnest Inc as President and manages the Earnest Investing LP Note Fund, focusing on purchasing performing and non-performing first lien mortgages in the US. With a background in fix-and-flip real estate and a knack for creative financing, Nathan provides accredited investors with lucrative opportunities in mortgage notes and collaborates with them to maximize their investment returns.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Nathan Turner, also known as the Canadian Note Guy, who delves into the intriguing world of mortgage note investing. Turner shares his journey from running fix-and-flip businesses to discovering mortgage notes in 2009—a shift that allowed him to enjoy the benefits of real estate investing without the associated headaches of property management. He provides valuable details on how Earnest Investing helps accredited investors secure consistent returns by investing in performing and non-performing first lien mortgages.
Nathan illustrates the advantages of mortgage note investing, including flexibility and risk mitigation, contrasted against traditional real estate and landlord operations. He explains how Earnest Investing ensures profitable investment opportunities by purchasing mortgage notes at significant discounts and onboarding investors through detailed personal consultations. The discussion also touches on the Diversified Mortgage Expo, a significant event for those interested in the mortgage note industry, providing education and networking opportunities. This episode is a must-listen for investors looking to explore mortgage notes as a flexible and stable investment avenue.
Key Takeaways:
Flexibility in Investment: Mortgage note investing allows for significant flexibility in handling payments and negotiating with homeowners, unlike banks constrained by stricter regulations.
Risk Management: By purchasing mortgage notes at a discount, Earnest Investing ensures a safer investment even in fluctuating markets.
Accredited Investors: Earnest Investing focuses on accredited investors, providing them with stable returns from real estate-backed assets without the hassle of property management.
Passive Income: Mortgage notes provide a steady cash flow without the common problems associated with being a landlord, such as property maintenance and tenant issues.
Educational Expo: The Diversified Mortgage Expo offers a platform for learning and networking, crucial for both novice and experienced investors interested in mortgage notes.
Notable Quotes:
"I can get all the cash flow without any of the headaches that go along with being a landlord." – Nathan Turner
"One of the cool things about notes is whatever's happening in the economy doesn't really affect my note." – Nathan Turner
"We can negotiate and decide what works, and we can work out something that's far more beneficial for both sides." – Nathan Turner
"I'm not a bank. I'm just a regular guy. So when I talk to the borrower, I am far more flexible than a bank." – Nathan Turner
"It's a fantastic, IRA investment if people have money in the IRA. Absolutely love to have them on board for that." – Nathan Turner
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tune Your Mind: Finding Follow-Through and Fulfillment in the Dawn of Distraction and Disruption by Cj Ledy
Sep 16, 2024
Tune Your Mind: Finding Follow-Through and Fulfillment in the Dawn of Distraction and Disruption by Cj Ledy
https://amzn.to/3XM1MsP
Cjledy.com
In this fresh and actionable mindset book for goal attainment, leading mindset expert CJ Ledy shares a three-step, scientifically proven solution for focus, follow-through, and fulfillment.
"Our mind can be our greatest ally, or our fiercest opponent--this book will ensure you're playing for the same team." --Alexandra Cole, Human Design Coach and author of The Purpose Playbook
Leading mindset coach CJ Ledy is a multi-instrument musician who integrates music in his coaching, podcasts, and video series. His proven three-step process helps dreamers and doers soundcheck their mental instrument to bring great ideas to fruition.
There's never been an easier or more engaging way to adapt to distraction and disruption and improve concentration, productivity, and focus.
Inside Tune Your Mind, discover how to:
adapt to a disrupted career path or life plan, orient big-picture goals with regular routines and habits, create follow-through despite distraction, align your identity, mindset, and state of mind.
Tune Your Mind creates a perfect harmony between the accessibility of Atomic Habits and the practicality of The Productivity Project.
Whether you're developing habits for success in business or in your personal day-to-day life, optimal time management and productivity is within your grasp.
Just as instruments need regular recalibration to produce beautiful sound, all you need to enjoy a productive headspace is to simply tune your mind.
Even in the hands of a legendary guitarist, an untuned guitar sounds terrible.
Your mind is your most valuable instrument . . . so how does your instrument sound?
Tune Your Mind is your chance to chase inspiration and ensure follow-through--it all begins with the instrument between your ears.
"An innovative deep-dive way to look at the power of mindset. CJ Ledy is able to match powerful content with real and impactful stories that help the reader make changes that will help them be happier, healthier, and more productive. Tune Your Mind is played in the key of life." --Joe Schmit, speaker, author of Silent Impact and The Impact Blueprint, and eighteen-time Emmy Award-winning television broadcasterAbout the author
CJ Ledy is a mindset coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, and real estate entrepreneur with a sales volume of over 100M. Coaching for over a decade, he works with Fortune 100 companies, professionals, artists, musicians, athletes and more. Ledy is a multi-instrument musician, private pilot, and has traveled to over thirty different countries to study global approaches to mental well-being.
CJ Ledy is a certified executive and career coach and helps professionals strategize, set goals, achieve success, and establish fulfilling lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Prejudice, Racism, and Tribalism: A Primer for White People by Anthony M D’Agostino MD
Sep 16, 2024
Prejudice, Racism, and Tribalism: A Primer for White People by Anthony M D'Agostino MD
https://amzn.to/3XNP0tW
We hear it all the time: Americans need to have a conversation about race. The obvious reason for that recommendation is what appears to be increasing racial polarization more than fifty years after the landmark civil rights legislation of the 1960s. Why is this happening at this time in history? Are these conversations only reinforcing existing attitudes and prejudices? Is it possible for White people to have a conversation about race, even with one another, without becoming angry? Is this why we (White people) have become so obsessed with military weaponry? When all is said and done, who's winning and who's losing?
This book is the author's way of exploring these issues, one at a time. Prejudice, racism, and tribalism are, in a sense, variations on a theme. All people harbor prejudices. Racial prejudices are only one form among many. Raise someone in a racially homogeneous society, and similar prejudices are likely to appear. Tribal prejudices are so universal that they probably point to some biological imperative.
What is racism? Is it just one of those things that we know when we see it, or is there value in defining it more precisely? Are all White people racists? Whose definition of critical race theory and/or the so-called great replacement theory do you like?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Winner Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable by Ryan Christensen
Sep 15, 2024
Winner Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable by Ryan Christensen
https://amzn.to/4es6EJ9
Ryanthehypnotist.com
When we stop beating ourselves up and start helping ourselves instead, we find the peace we’ve always wanted—but never thought possible.
Most of us are trying to succeed our way out of insecurity. But it never ends. This is the fundamental problem of all high achievers: our desire to get more, win bigger, be better, and prove once and for all we’re good enough is not enough.
Proving anything to your satisfaction is a rational process. But feeling like we’re not good enough is an emotional conclusion. And the emotional mind ignores rational proof. Feelings don’t care about your facts, so no matter how hard you push or how much you win, victory is only fleeting. Ultimately, this creates obsession, then exhaustion. It doesn’t even feel good to finish anymore. It only feels good to work. That’s not good.
Winner Peace brings your thoughts, feelings, and efforts into alignment. Author Ryan Christensen’s new model of belief formation and emotional impact harmonizes the rational and emotional minds so that you can live a life of peak fulfillment. This book is an urgent read for any high-performing individual stuck chasing the moving goalposts of success and meaning.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Magic of Art: How Creativity Heals and Inspires with Artist and Life Coach Inam
Sep 15, 2024
The Magic of Art: How Creativity Heals and Inspires with Artist and Life Coach Inam
Whispersoftheflight.com
About the Guest(s):
Inam is a celebrated artist, prolific poet, and playwright with international acclaim. Born in Pakistan and affected by polio at a young age, Inam found solace in art. With the guidance of an influential teacher, he turned his pain into beauty and has become renowned for his textured landscapes. Besides his art, Inam is also a staunch advocate for polio eradication and an empathetic life coach. He combines traditional techniques with holistic methods, inspired by Sufi wisdom, to help his clients achieve personal transformation.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of "The Chris Voss Show," we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Inam, a world-renowned artist, and committed life coach. Despite being born into hardship and affected by polio, Inam's incredible resilience has led him to find solace and success in art. He discusses his coaching techniques, the profound influence of Sufi wisdom, and his dedication to helping others through holistic practices.
Inam explains how his early experiences shaped his artistic journey and life philosophy. After finding his purpose through art, guided by a compassionate teacher, he has been using his skills to transform his own and others' lives. His new book, "Whispers of the Flight," encapsulates Sufi teachings and aims to spark personal transformation in its readers. Tune in to learn more about his unique coaching methods, which include spirituality, art therapy, and even the use of aroma therapy and weighted blankets to ease anxiety.
Key Takeaways:
Art as Transformation: Inam's journey from a child affected by polio to a world-renowned artist exemplifies the transformative power of art.
Holistic Life Coaching: Inam uses a blend of traditional and unique methods, including spirituality and Sufi wisdom, to help his clients achieve personal growth.
Importance of Self-Awareness: Discovering oneself is crucial for wisdom and personal development, a theme deeply embedded in Inam's coaching and literary work.
Message of Unity: Inam's work emphasizes the importance of seeing oneself as part of the larger universe, fostering a sense of belonging and harmony.
Success and Continuity: Despite the challenges, Inam continues to create, write, and inspire others through his books and coaching, always spreading a message of resilience and inner peace.
Notable Quotes:
"The universe works with you, feels you out, and provides an opportunity that changes your life."
"Life is all about the journey and not the destination."
"Spirituality is something that I would say 90% of the people believe in and they can relate to it."
"I'm proud to put nature back in the nature."
"Understanding yourself is the key to all wisdom."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Meredith DeSantos on Deprogramming Hustle Culture for Entrepreneurs
Sep 13, 2024
Meredith DeSantos on Deprogramming Hustle Culture for Entrepreneurs
Meredithdesantos.com
About the Guest(s):
Meredith DeSantos is a multi-faceted entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience across the entertainment, tech, and wellness industries. She specializes in deprogramming hustle culture and limiting beliefs while promoting intuitive, successful strategies and life purposes using NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Human Design. Meredith has worked with A-list writers, showrunners, and creative brands to enhance their creativity and business development. She is the founder of the Business by Human Design Method and the Quantum Mindset Mastery Method, and hosts the private podcast, The Lazy Girl CEO.
Episode Summary:
In this exciting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss and guest Meredith DeSantos delve into the intricacies of deprogramming hustle culture. Meredith discusses her unique approach to helping creative entrepreneurs unlock their potential without overworking themselves. Celebrating 16 years of podcasting, Chris offers listeners an insightful conversation on the importance of balancing productivity with personal well-being.
Throughout the episode, Meredith provides an illuminating glance into her background and how her experiences led her to focus on helping others break free from the constraints of hustle culture. She discusses using Human Design and NLP to eliminate childhood programming and limiting beliefs, enabling individuals to achieve their goals more intuitively and sustainably. Meredith elaborates on her methods, her programs, and how they stand as a testament to building purposeful, restful, and productive lives.
Key Takeaways:
Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism: Overcoming pervasive childhood beliefs that often impede success.
Understanding Human Design: Using genetic and energetic blueprints to tailor intuitive success strategies.
Deprogramming Hustle Culture: Shifting from constantly working hard to finding balance and rest for better productivity.
Importance of Empathy and Presence: Building empathy and being present in personal and professional relationships enhances overall effectiveness.
Support for Women in Business: Addressing the unique challenges women face in breaking the dreaded 100k revenue ceiling.
Notable Quotes:
"I help creative entrepreneurs deprogram from hustle culture and reprogram their subconscious to remove limiting beliefs."
"You can reprogram yourself to no longer have those energy blocks and neural pathways that hold you back."
"Lazy isn't about not doing work. It's about being restful and more productive."
"As a projector who can't hustle, I had to learn to get a little lazy and own the word lazy as being restful."
"A lot of people build their self-worth on their parents being proud of them, which leads to perfectionism and imposter syndrome."
Resources:
Meredith DeSantos Website: MeredithDeSantos.com
Meredith DeSantos Instagram: MERE DeSantos
Learn more about Human Design: Free HD Chart
Listen to "The Lazy Girl CEO" podcast: Search on your favorite podcast platforms.
Tune in to the full episode for more insights and stay updated with The Chris Voss Show's roster of expert guests.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hive Mind at Work: Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change by Siobhan McHale
Sep 13, 2024
The Hive Mind at Work: Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change by Siobhan McHale
https://amzn.to/3Bc1Ysg
Learn a new model for understanding how organizations really operate and implement changes that get real results.
With so many forces of change buffeting the business world today, a scary state of flux has replaced any sense of certainty, stability, and familiarity, delivering a wake-up call to make crucial changes happen, make them happen quickly, and make them stick. Traditional approaches to change management fall into one of two categories: Organizations function like machines, where managers pull change levers to “fix” problems with an engineer’s mindset (IQ). Or People form social networks wherein individual “influencers” make change happen by developing effective interpersonal relationships (EQ). Neither of these models offer a full picture to what really happens in an organization.
In this groundbreaking new book, change expert Siobhan McHale offers a third option: organizations are complex ecosystems that require a Hive Mind or Group Intelligence (GQ) to bring about meaningful and lasting change. We can learn a lot of lessons from how bees operate:
Hard work: An individual bee spends its entire 40-day life span gathering food for the hive.
Teamwork: Inside each teeming beehive an entire community works collectively to achieve shared goals.
Role clarity: Every bee has a specific job, with the queen, drones, and worker bees faithfully playing their part.
Resilience: Bees can overcome daunting challenges, including all the parasites, pathogens, pesticides, and climate fluctuations from Maine to Miami and beyond.
See how a hive mindset solves many of the common problems all businesses struggle with today!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Den of Iniquity: A J. P. Beaumont Novel (J. P. Beaumont Novel, 23) by J. A Jance
Sep 11, 2024
Den of Iniquity: A J. P. Beaumont Novel (J. P. Beaumont Novel, 23) by J. A Jance
https://amzn.to/3ToRNqS
New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance returns with a new pulse-pounding suspense novel featuring beloved private investigator J. P. Beaumont as his investigation of a seemingly accidental death uncovers a complex web of evil.
Former Seattle homicide cop J. P. Beaumont faces trouble in the small town of Ashland, as both his personal and professional lives are thrown into turmoil. Beau’s daughter and son-in-law are having marital troubles, and his grandson, a senior in high school, shows up on his doorstep, wanting to live with Beau and his wife Mel as he finishes out the school year.
Meanwhile, a friend from his past asks for Beau’s help in looking into what appears to be an accidental death. A young man died of a fentanyl overdose, but those closest to him are convinced that he would never have used the drug, and that something much more sinister has happened. Beau agrees to unofficially reopen the case, and his investigation leads him to uncover similar mysterious deaths that all point to a most unlikely suspect.
As the case becomes more complicated than he could have imagined, and past and present mysteries collide, it will take everything Beau has to track down a dangerous vigilante killer. The result is an unforgettable read, and “newcomers and longtime series fans alike will be thrilled” (Publishers Weekly).About the author
J.A. Jance is the New York Times best selling author of 46 contemporary mysteries in four different series.
A voracious reader, J. A. Jance knew she wanted to be a writer from the moment she read her first Wizard of Oz book in second grade. Always drawn to mysteries, from Nancy Drew right through John D. McDonald's Travis Magee series, it was only natural that when she tried her hand at writing her first book, it would be a mystery as well.
J. A. Jance went on to become the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, three interrelated thrillers featuring the Walker family, and Edge of Evil. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona.
Jance is an avid crusader for many causes, including the American Cancer Society, Gilda's Club, the Humane Society, the YMCA, and the Girl Scouts. A lover of animals, she has a rescued Dachshund named Bella.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding by Jonathan Stanley
Sep 11, 2024
Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding by Jonathan Stanley
https://amzn.to/3Xoobep
From profit to purpose: transform your business for meaningful impact.
The business landscape is shifting. At one time, the profit-first model drove strategic decision-making. Now business leaders are struggling with disengaged employees, unclear plans, and lack of purpose. It's time to take a step back, get down to the heart of your organization's mission, and lead with purpose.
In Purposeful Performance, business-strategy consultant and coach Jonathan Stanley gives business owners the key to developing a sense of purpose and meaning within and beyond their organization. Jonathan distills decades of experience as a business owner and CEO into a powerful framework that simplifies strategic planning into just eight slides. The Infinite Loop of Connection is a proven strategic plan that helps leaders define and create meaningful experiences for their employees, customers, and community. By aligning their teams around an authentic purpose and expressing their values, readers will learn how to unleash the full potential of their organizations.
In this book, you'll discover:
Why the most successful businesses are those that operate with a clear, purpose-driven strategy.The 8-slide strategic plan that simplifies execution and alignment and deeply reflects your mission to drive societal impact.How to create a workplace where every team member is motivated by a shared sense of purpose, vastly improving productivity and satisfaction.Strategies for attracting customers who align with your values and purpose, including how to avoid the mistake of focusing on features over feeling.Tools for measuring and communicating the positive impact your business is making.
If you want to stand out, focus on showing care with an understanding of the advantages of being more human. Combining powerful insights on engagement, customer experience, and social impact into a cohesive approach that is accessible to leaders of small to medium-sized companies, Purposeful Performance is the guide to transform your business-and maybe the world around you. Ensure your next business move is fueled by meaning, and create a legacy that goes beyond the bottom line.About the author
Jonathan Stanley is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, author, and coach with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing, and product development. His mission is to help businesses create a legacy that goes beyond the bottom line by embracing purpose-driven leadership and fostering inclusive cultures. Jonathan’s passion for purpose and meaning stems from his personal and professional journey, which taught him the importance of culture, diversity, and shared human experiences.
As the CEO and founder of AudioConexus, Jonathan established a global brand presence in more than 30 countries, providing enhanced visitor experiences and audio tours for an annual audience of over 30 million people. After the successful sale of his company in 2019, he served as the chief experience officer and board member at Listen Technologies, where he led global marketing efforts and spearheaded the company’s purpose, values, strategic planning, and strategy execution. With a proven track record of driving significant business growth and cultivating uniquely positioned brands, Jonathan has successfully started and led companies to strategic acquisitions. His expertise in uncovering consumer insights, leveraging data to inform decision-making, and aligning cross-functional teams has resulted in influential campaigns and communications that drive market success.
Jonathan’s educational background includes studying strategy, leadership, and finance at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. He is passionate about giving back to his community and has volunteered his time speaking to high school, college,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Town’s Nightmare by Alan R Martin
Sep 09, 2024
A Town's Nightmare by Alan R Martin
https://amzn.to/3AVSEIZ
Pastor Albert mentioned a minister who was slain in 1847 after changing the proclamation of religious beliefs in 1839. He was educated and tortured during his tenure in his last days. The man changed indoctrination from Catholic to Protestant. This was when the frightful adventure started, in 1847, and his name was Pastor Matthew.
Hendrick Elias Leckner was a former pastor of the Catholic faith, the one who made a pact with the devil in 1817.
"If someone changed their faith, then I give intermission for the devil to extinguish ten people in a two-week period every ten years."
And he sold his soul for this admonishment, an agreement between him and the devil.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Surgical Murders: Book 5 by Laura Burke
Sep 09, 2024
Surgical Murders: Book 5 by Laura Burke
https://amzn.to/47nLQzZ
Lauraburkemysterywriter.com
Three young women on a trip to a real estate seminar. They all turn up dead in three different towns but killed the same way. They were also planning one of the woman's wedding arrangements. They were from New York City and would be returning there after the seminar.
They are found nude in a town park, but in different towns, killed the same way. No identification on the bodies. No clothing, no explanation as to why they were killed. Case is five years old and became a cold case by local police department chalking it up to they were prostitutes. Jolene wanted to solve this case closure to the families of these women. She knew there was more to this story.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America’s Largest Meatpacking Company by Alice Driver
Sep 08, 2024
Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America's Largest Meatpacking Company by Alice Driver
https://amzn.to/3ASgiGu
Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award, an explosive exposé of the toxic labor practices at the largest meatpacking company in America and the immigrant workers who had the courage to fight back.
On June 27, 2011, a deadly chemical accident took place inside the Tyson Foods chicken processing plant in Springdale, Arkansas, where the company is headquartered. The company quickly covered it up although the spill left their employees injured, sick, and terrified. Over the years, Arkansas-based reporter Alice Driver was able to gain the trust of the immigrant workers who survived the accident. They rewarded her persistence by giving her total access to their lives.
Having spent hours in their kitchens and accompanying them to doctor’s appointments, Driver has memorialized in these pages the dramatic lives of husband and wife Plácido and Angelina, who liked to spend weekends planting seeds from their native El Salvador in their garden; father and son Martín and Gabriel, who migrated from Mexico at different times and were trying to patch up their relationship; and many other immigrants who survived the chemical accident in Springdale that day.
During the course of Alice’s reporting, the COVID-19 pandemic struck the community, and the workers were forced to continue production in unsafe conditions, watching their colleagues get sick and die one by one. These essential workers, many of whom only speak Spanish and some of whom are illiterate—all of whom suffer the health consequences of Tyson’s negligence—somehow found the strength and courage to organize and fight back, culminating in a lawsuit against Tyson Foods, the largest meatpacking company in America.
Richly detailed, fiercely honest, and deeply reported, Life and Death of the American Worker will forever change the way we think about the people who prepare our food.About the author
Alice Driver is a James Beard Award-winning writer from the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. In 2024, she won the Lukas Work-in-Progress Prize from Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard for The Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America's Largest Meatpacking Company (One Signal Publishers). Driver is the author of More or Less Dead (University of Arizona, 2015) and the translator of Abecedario de Juárez (University of Texas, 2022).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Monetize Your Keynote Speeches: Secrets from Elite Speakers Network
Sep 08, 2024
How to Monetize Your Keynote Speeches: Secrets from Elite Speakers Network
Elitespeakersnetwork.com
Speakandgrowrichsystem.com
About the Guest(s):
Justin Guarini is an entertainment veteran known for his breakout role on Season 1 of American Idol and as a seven-time Broadway principal performer. He also plays the Little Sweet in Dr. Pepper commercials. Justin leverages his extensive stage experience to coach and craft unforgettable performances for his clients. He co-founded the Elite Speakers Network to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses through becoming highly paid keynote speakers.
Kim Walsh Phillips is a best-selling author and a marketing strategist who has generated over a billion dollars in revenue for high-profile clients such as Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O'Leary from Shark Tank and best-selling authors Dan S. Kennedy and Mike Mikalowicz. Kim co-founded the Elite Speakers Network and focuses on creating revenue-driving talks and marketing strategies to help clients scale their businesses through the power of the stage.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Chris Voss Show! In this episode, we sit down with Justin Guarini and Kim Walsh Phillips, the powerhouse duo behind the Elite Speakers Network. With captivating stories and practical insights, they share their journey from individual fame to collaborative success, blending unique experiences in entertainment and marketing to empower entrepreneurs. Whether you're a budding speaker or an established entrepreneur looking to scale your business through public speaking, this episode has something for everyone.
Justin and Kim delve deep into the art and science of becoming a highly-paid keynote speaker. They discuss the importance of setting yourself up as an authority, the magic of combining entertaining performances with impactful messaging, and the nuances of monetizing your time on stage. From overcoming nerves to making a compelling entrance, Justin provides actionable tips on captivating an audience. Meanwhile, Kim shares her data-driven approach to tailoring messages that resonate powerfully with specific markets. The episode concludes with practical advice on how to maximize earnings before, during, and after your talk. Don't miss these invaluable insights!
Key Takeaways:
The Importance of Authority: Setting yourself up as an authority through professional visuals and branding can significantly enhance the success of your talk.
Messaging Matters: Tailoring your message to address the specific problems of your target audience can make your talk irresistible.
Monetizing Speaking Engagements: Learn unique strategies to maximize your income before, during, and after your speaking engagements.
Overcoming Nerves: Even professionals get nervous. It's all about channeling that energy into a performance that captivates and converts.
Highly Paid vs. Lowly Paid: Justin and Kim discuss the benchmarks of what it means to be a highly-paid keynote speaker and how to achieve that status.
Notable Quotes:
"No one is born to sit behind a microphone or be on stage. It's a learnable skill." – Justin Guarini
"Too many speaker coaches are about telling your story. For us, it has to be about driving your business forward." – Kim Walsh Phillips
"If you feel nervous, congratulations. You are a human being." – Justin Guarini
"Focus on one person; solve their specific problem, and you will captivate your audience." – Kim Walsh Phillips
"Your entire business should fit into the palm of your hands; think about the top of your triangle as your exact right fit client." – Kim Walsh Phillips
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Taking the Fight: A 62-Year-Old’s Incredible Journey to Win a Championship with Stewart Warren Dansby
Sep 05, 2024
Taking the Fight: A 62-Year-Old's Incredible Journey to Win a Championship with Stewart Warren Dansby
Takingthefight.com
About the Guest(s):
Stewart Warren Dansby is an acclaimed executive producer and protagonist of the documentary "Taking the Fight." His life journey spans diverse achievements in both media production and martial arts. Taking on his first fight at the age of 56, Dansby has garnered recognition for his tenacity and skill, leading to screenings of his documentary at 25 film festivals and winning 31 awards. Despite facing significant health challenges, including complications with his ACL and degenerative disc disease, Dansby continues to inspire through his compelling story of resilience and determination.
Episode Summary:
In this riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss speaks with Stewart Warren Dansby about his extraordinary documentary, "Taking the Fight." Stewart's journey is a testament to courage and tenacity as he took on the world of competitive fighting at the age of 56, a time when many would consider retirement. The documentary has made waves, winning an impressive 31 awards and serving as an inspirational beacon for many.
Stewart provides us with an intimate look into his life, detailing the rigorous six-year journey from his first fight against a 26-year-old to competing for a championship at the age of 62. Despite facing numerous physical challenges and overcoming bureaucratic hurdles, Stewart's story unfolds as a triumph of the human spirit. He emphasizes the importance of shifting perspectives—viewing obstacles as challenges rather than problems—and the pivotal role of a supportive team in achieving one’s dreams.
Chris and Stewart dive deep into the themes of resilience and passion, exploring how Stewart's military upbringing and early love for fitness fueled his later-life achievements in martial arts. Stewart recounts stories of personal determination and highlights how a collective effort from his team and his unwavering self-belief helped him to succeed against all odds. Tune in to hear Stewart's motivational anecdotes and insightful advice on realizing one's dreams, irrespective of age or physical limitations.
Key Takeaways:
Age is Just a Number: Stewart's journey illustrates that passion and determination can defy age-related stereotypes.
Overcoming Physical Challenges: Despite multiple serious injuries, Stewart continued to fight by focusing on his strengths and adapting his training.
The Power of Perspective: Viewing obstacles as challenges rather than problems can significantly alter one's approach to overcoming them.
Support Systems Are Crucial: The unwavering support from his team and family played an essential role in Stewart's success.
Inspiration through Authenticity: Stewart's authentic and passionate pursuit of his dreams has touched and inspired many, transcending the boundaries of sport.
Notable Quotes:
"We all have things that hold us back from what our dreams really are…and it's how you put that energy into the world that attracts the people and the resources you need."
"This is not a story of fighting…this is a story of love. It's the love of a dream, it's the love of the people that surround me."
"The two most stressful words we have in the English language are 'problem' and 'obstacles.' If you focus anything in life as a challenge, you're going to find a way to get past that challenge."
"Stop being a victim and beat them at their own game. If that's their challenge, find a way to get the test done."
"People were walking up to me and stating, 'You're inspiring me,' and I would look at them and just say, 'I don't know what you're talking about.'"
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover Vegas with the Ultimate All-in-One App: VegasNearMe
Sep 05, 2024
Vegasnearme.com
Discover Vegas with the Ultimate All-in-One App: VegasNearMe
About the Guest(s):
George Meyer is the CEO and Co-founder of Near Me Entertainment, a company focused on creating advanced location-based apps that provide comprehensive and interactive discovery of local events and venues. George boasts a lifelong career in technology, with past roles at industry giants like Hewlett Packard and Sun Microsystems. His unique aptitude for developing user-friendly, efficient applications shines through in his latest venture, Vegas Near Me, which aims to revolutionize how visitors and locals find entertainment and dining options in Las Vegas.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages in a lively discussion with George Meyer, the CEO, and Co-founder of Near Me Entertainment. George returns to the show to detail the extensive features of their innovative app, Vegas Near Me. This application is designed to streamline the process of finding entertainment, dining, and activities in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. Promising a one-stop solution for tourists and locals alike, the app consolidates everything from concerts and events to dining options and insider experiences—all within a user-friendly interface.
Throughout the episode, George explains the inspiration behind the app, the technological intricacies, and the anticipatory plans for expansion beyond Las Vegas. He shares various unique aspects of Vegas Near Me, such as its internal maps of major resorts, curated YouTube and podcast clips, the ability to set specific preferences, and access to exclusive deals. This app addresses the common challenges visitors face, like discovering events, navigating massive resorts, and finding late-night dining options. Highlighted through real-time app demonstrations, George showcases how the application not only offers convenience but also enhances the overall Las Vegas experience by putting all necessary and exciting information at users' fingertips.
Key Takeaways:
Comprehensive Discovery Tool: Vegas Near Me consolidates all possible entertainment options, from shows and restaurants to unique activities, making it a superior alternative to other review and discovery platforms.
User-Friendly Interface: The app features internal maps of resorts and a curated list of YouTube and podcast clips, providing an immersive and easy-to-navigate user experience.
Personalized Searches: Users can set preferences and filter searches based on specific criteria like age appropriateness, type of activity, proximity, and open status.
Exclusive Deals and Offers: The app provides access to special prices and deals, often offering discounts on major shows and activities.
Expansion Plans: After establishing robust functionality in Las Vegas, Near Me Entertainment plans to roll out similar apps in other major cities globally.
Notable Quotes:
George Meyer: "What we've done is we've put all of this into one app. It's better than Yelp or Google for Vegas. It embarrasses Yelp and Google for Vegas."
George Meyer: "This app, no matter how much I talk to you about it, you have to see it to believe it. It makes it fun and easy to find anything near anywhere."
George Meyer: "Missing this journey concert got me kind of upset and drove me to find out that people are struggling to find anything in a city like Vegas."
George Meyer: "Plans are underway to take this app to cities all over the world, making it easy to find anything near anywhere you go."
Chris Voss: "The problem with Vegas when you go there is entertainment overload. This app solves that by providing a structured, comprehensive guide."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John Horn, CEO of Stub Group on Surviving the Google Ad Jungle: Protect Your Business from Compliance Issues
Sep 03, 2024
John Horn, CEO of Stub Group on Surviving the Google Ad Jungle: Protect Your Business from Compliance Issues
Stubgroup.com
About the Guest(s):
John Horn is the CEO of Stub Group, a digital advertising agency recognized as a Premier Google Ads Partner. With over a decade in digital marketing, John has spearheaded Stub Group to help over 2,000 clients across 15,000 campaigns, generating more than half a billion dollars in revenue. His expertise spans a variety of verticals including e-commerce, lead generation, B2B, B2C, and local services. John is also an active content creator on YouTube, where he shares valuable insights into digital advertising and Google Ads strategies.
Episode Summary:
In this compelling episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss interviews John Horn, CEO of Stub Group, a leading digital advertising agency. Celebrating 16 years and over 2,000 episodes, Chris continues to bring top-tier professionals with groundbreaking insights. This installment is no different, as John discusses mastering Google Ads, managing advertising spend effectively, and navigating the complexities of digital marketing compliance.
John delves into strategies for leveraging Google Ads, even for companies with limited budgets. He highlights the importance of understanding Google's policies to avoid account suspensions and emphasizes the necessity of hiring professionals to navigate the intricacies of digital advertising. John also shares how Stub Group helps businesses by managing over 15,000 campaigns and generating significant revenue for their clients. He warns about the pitfalls of non-compliance and offers insights on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of digital marketing.
Key Takeaways:
Expertise in Digital Advertising: John Horn shares how Stub Group has become a top-tier Google Ads partner, managing over 15,000 campaigns and generating more than half a billion dollars for clients.
Importance of Compliance: Understanding and adhering to Google's advertising policies is crucial to avoid account suspensions and maintain effective campaigns.
AI in Advertising: Artificial intelligence plays a significant role in optimizing ads, targeting consumers, and adjusting bids automatically to enhance campaign performance.
Combatting Click Fraud: John discusses methods to identify and mitigate click fraud, ensuring ad budgets are spent efficiently.
Customized Marketing Strategies: Tailoring advertising strategies to specific business needs and budgets can maximize lead generation and sales, even for smaller businesses.
Notable Quotes:
"Ultimately we help businesses find and connect with customers online, and we do that primarily through paid search and paid social platforms, Google Ads being the platform we spend most of our time on."
"It's very competitive. There's so many people competing for things and so a lot of businesses, if they have average or below-average understanding of just how the platforms work and the nuances of the platforms, it's hard for them to stand out from the competition."
"Google has a lot of policies you have to comply with, and it's incredibly easy to accidentally fall foul of things or sometimes, you know, get flagged for something you didn't actually do."
"Artificial intelligence is already a massive part of things at this point. It's a part of everything from the backend deciding what ads are gonna show to people to how much you're gonna be charged when someone clicks on an ad."
"If you're going to, you know, if your sink is leaking, you can DIY it, you can figure it out. Or you can hire a plumber who's probably gonna do a better job. It's going to cost some money, but you might not lose the first floor of your house if you do the wrong thing."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alise Saunders on Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome!
Sep 01, 2024
Alise Saunders on Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome!
AliseSaundersfinancialservices.com
About the Guest(s):
Alise Saunders is a dynamic business and mindset transformation coach, author, and speaker. She runs Alise Saunders Financial Services, which offers a variety of expert bookkeeping and advisory services to help clients realize their dream lifestyles. With a robust corporate background that includes roles such as Controller and Human Resource Director for Hilton Hotel Corporation, Alise has also served as a Regional Director of Revenue for luxury hotel brands. Now, she dedicates her time to helping business owners navigate challenges like imposter syndrome and cashflow management. Alise Saunders, along with her husband Greg, has embraced a digital nomad lifestyle, traveling extensively and sharing her expertise remotely.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss welcomes Alise Saunders, a business and mindset transformation coach and founder of Alise Saunders Financial Services. Alise shares her journey from a corporate life encumbered by health issues to becoming a thriving digital nomad and successful entrepreneur. Chris and Alise delve into key topics such as overcoming imposter syndrome, the benefits of a digital nomad lifestyle, and practical business efficiency tips. This episode provides listeners with invaluable advice on how to transform their mindset and business strategies for greater success.
Alise discusses her approach to helping clients overcome imposter syndrome, highlighting the importance of reprogramming negative beliefs and embracing a mindset of empowerment. She talks about her varied work with different businesses, from large corporations to small local ventures, assisting them with everything from bookkeeping to goal setting and employee management. One notable conversation involves a client’s expensive audio-visual strategy and how Alise advocates for achieving success without unnecessary expenses. This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to enhance their business acumen and personal growth.
Key Takeaways:
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Alise outlines strategies for overcoming self-doubt and negative beliefs, emphasizing the importance of adopting empowering thoughts.
Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Insights into the freedom and fulfillment that come with a digital nomad lifestyle and practical advice for aspiring nomads.
Efficient Business Practices: Tips on avoiding unnecessary expenses and the importance of focusing on strategic actions that truly enhance business success.
Goal Setting and Achievement: Practical steps for setting and achieving ambitious business goals, tailored to diverse financial conditions.
Embracing Authenticity: The significance of aligning business practices with personal moral codes and values to create a fulfilling and successful entrepreneurial journey.
Notable Quotes:
"Imposter syndrome is where that voice in your head wakes up and says, 'You are not enough. You don't deserve to be here.'" - Alise Saunders
"The biggest thing is to step away from the shoulds, right? So much even of imposter syndrome is built around all of the things that society says that we should be doing as entrepreneurs." - Alise Saunders
"I have stepped away from many lab businesses due to animal testing; it's not within my moral code. It's my business, I don't have to sacrifice who I am to get business." - Alise Saunders
“I've never been more free, I've never been more full, I've never been more joyous and happy in my own life than traveling and running my business virtually on the road.” - Alise Saunders
"Belief systems are what shape us, make us up, and help guide us through life. What we believe is what we achieve." - Chris Voss
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CONEtrolled: How we’ve lost our freedom and how to reclaim it by Nava Israel Ph.D.
Aug 31, 2024
CONEtrolled: How we've lost our freedom and how to reclaim it by Nava Israel Ph.D.
https://amzn.to/4cMVFbN
How is space travel like communism, science like religion, sports like cosmetics, and organized crime like medicine? These and almost all other areas in our lives operate in a remarkably similar manner that doesn’t do us any favours. The Cone Model developed by Dr. Nava Israel describes a recurring pattern in which we start with well-meaning solutions to address our needs and end up with dogmatic systems that rob us of our freedoms and worsen our problems. This book will take you on a journey to uncover the inner workings of the systems that oppress and control you under the guise of wisdom, necessity, kindness, greatness, unity, or progress. It will explore hidden truths you were taught to ridicule or ignore to keep you compliant, and help you rediscover your power and ability to build a better future as an individual, a member of your human tribe, and an integral element of this planet.
About the author
Nava Israel is a lifelong innovator, entrepreneur, author, researcher, facilitator, speaker, educator, a business and academic consultant, and a social and cultural innovator with a PhD in epidemiology. Beyond formal titles, she is a philosopher at heart with an insatiable curiosity for all forms of science, critical thinking, human behaviour, patterns, social justice, true and deep healing, our place in the universe, and the intersections of all the above.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – An Honorable Assassin (The Nick Mason Novels) by Steve Hamilton
Aug 29, 2024
An Honorable Assassin (The Nick Mason Novels) by Steve Hamilton
https://amzn.to/3ADoYjG
From two-time Edgar Award-winning author Steve Hamilton, An Honorable Assassin is another terrifying thriller featuring the unstoppable Nick Mason.
He was released from federal prison to a second life as an unwilling assassin, serving a major Chicago crime lord until the day he finally won his freedom.
But that freedom was a lie.
Now Mason finds himself on a plane to Jakarta, promoted to lead assassin for a vast shadow organization that reaches every corner of the globe. This time, there's only one name on his list: Hashim Baya--otherwise known as the Crocodile--international fugitive and #1 most wanted on Interpol's "Red Notice" list. Baya is the most dangerous and elusive criminal Mason has ever faced.
And for the first time in his career ... Mason fails his mission. Baya gets away alive.
There's only one thing he can do now: to save himself, his ex-wife, and his daughter, he must make this mission his life, hunting down the target on his own. But Mason isn't alone in his search, because for Interpol agent Martin Sauvage, apprehending Baya has become a personal vendetta. Sauvage is a man just as haunted as Mason. And just as determined.
Never have the stakes been so high, the forces surrounding him so great. Sauvage wants Baya in prison. Mason needs him in a body bag. Assassin and cop are on a five-thousand-mile collision course, leading to a brutal final showdown--and the one man in the world who can finally show Nick Mason the way to freedom.
About the author
Steve Hamilton is the New York Times bestselling author of both the Alex McKnight series and the standalone novel The Lock Artist, currently in film development. He's one of only two authors in history (along with Ross Thomas) to win the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and then to follow that up later in his career with an Edgar for Best Novel. Beyond that, he's either won or been nominated for every other major crime fiction award in America and the UK, and his books are now translated into twenty languages. He attended the University of Michigan, where he won the prestigious Hopwood Award for writing.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring Real Estate Innovations with Israel Lopez of Certain Lending
Aug 29, 2024
Exploring Real Estate Innovations with Israel Lopez of Certain Lending
CertainLending.com
About the Guest(s):
Israel Lopez is a seasoned loan officer with a deep focus on construction-related lending, particularly new construction. He has a wealth of experience in the real estate market, having been both a general contractor and a successful property flipper in the competitive Seattle market. Currently working with Certain Lending, Israel continues to be an active real estate investor with a keen eye for opportunities and structuring deals that maximize returns. Over the past four years, he has closed over 600 transactions, totaling an impressive $300 million. Israel is dedicated to helping clients achieve their investment goals, drawing from his extensive background and experience.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Israel Lopez, an expert in real estate lending and a seasoned investor. Israel shares his unique journey from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to becoming a prominent loan officer and real estate investment advisor. He highlights the critical role his early experiences played in shaping his career and his passion for helping others achieve their financial goals through real estate.
Israel discusses the current trends and challenges in the real estate and mortgage markets, including the impact of interest rates and the importance of creative investment strategies. He delves into new innovations like ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and explains how they can be an effective solution for addressing housing shortages and maximizing property value. Israel also touches on his company's offerings, such as competitive, hard money loans and asset-based lending, aimed at providing tailored solutions for real estate investors.
Key Takeaways:
Real Estate Market Trends: Israel discusses the current state of the real estate market, including the impact of interest rates and the potential for future rate cuts.
Innovative Investment Strategies: Learn about the latest trends in real estate investing, such as ADUs and other creative solutions to maximize property value.
Certain Lending Services: Discover the various loan programs offered by Certain Lending, including competitive hard money loans and asset-based lending for real estate investors.
Importance of Relationships: Israel emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with clients and providing tailored solutions to help them achieve their financial goals.
Personal Journey: Hear Israel's inspiring story of how his upbringing and early experiences in the family business shaped his career in real estate and lending.
Notable Quotes:
"It's really being able to create the bonds within the individuals that I'm working with. They’re no longer clients; they become friends, business partners, and ultimately family."
"The people that reap the benefits are the individuals that stick it out for long enough. There’s really no secret sauce to business; it's about consistency and grit."
"In the event that they want to keep the properties or for whatever reason the flip doesn’t sell, you need to be able to provide them a solution on the backend."
"If you bought a house every 12 months to live in for yourself for the next five years, that’s five rental properties that you could own, and that would change your life."
"Our goal is to streamline the hard money space so that when clients come, we’re able to give them the same reliable service and execution at scale nationwide."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Astrology Advantage: Use Your Horoscope for Personal and Professional Success by Ophira Edut, Tali Edut
Aug 28, 2024
The Astrology Advantage: Use Your Horoscope for Personal and Professional Success by Ophira Edut, Tali Edut
https://amzn.to/3XhNq2Z
Maximize your professional and personal potential with this simple system that distills the wisdom of the zodiac into three distinct types and provides actionable advice, from renowned astrologers to the stars Ophira and Tali Edut, a.k.a. The AstroTwins.
Did you know that astrology has an actionable daily practice, a secret code for unlocking unprecedented professional and personal success?
Many people are familiar with their zodiac sign, but few people understand how to interpret it—and even fewer have any clue how to take action on it. The Astrology Advantage fills that gap—presenting the personal source code for every human; it serves as a spiritual science, a personality test on steroids, and a helpful inner guidance system. Your birth chart can tell you uncannily accurate things about yourself that can’t just be dismissed as confirmation bias. But with over a dozen components, understanding your entire horoscope can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. To help you utilize its power without needing to understand its intricacies, The AstroTwins created the I*AM Method, a simple archetype system that helps you use astrology to optimize the way you work, relate to others, and find your zone of thriving. The method averages the thirteen major points in your birth chart to one of the three archetypes:
-I (Innovator): trailblazers, pioneers, visionaries
-A (Authority): experts, award winners, achievers
-M (Maven): creator, trend spreader, artist
Understanding your archetype empowers you with a significant advantage in every aspect of your life. Just as astrology influences all domains of your life, the applications here are endless, but they are also practical, serving a day-to-day purpose. With sections on learning how to have great relationships (from dating to family to colleagues), how optimize time, make confident decisions, set up a productive workspace, communicate with your coworkers, and dozens more, the I*AM method will help you use astrology to figure out how to efficiently invest your energy amid competing demands of work, family, and relationships.
The Astrology Advantage is Atomic Habits meets The Wisdom of the Enneagram, based in the science and system of astrology. This transformational book revitalizes how astrology is used, providing individualized tools and strategies, helping you make better decisions and optimize your strengths. In short, The Astrology Advantage teaches you how to use astrology to give you a significant edge in business and in life.About the author
Ophira and Tali Edut (The AstroTwins) are among the most sought-after astrologers and intuitive advisors of our times. As the longtime resident astrologers for ELLE Magazine and the authors of over 20 books, they are the advisors to a roster of CEOs, celebrities, global leaders and successful entrepreneurs, including Beyonce, Dua Lipa and Emma Roberts.
On television, The AstroTwins have appeared as guest experts for Bravo, MTV, Good Morning America, and the Today Show, and created the first streaming reality TV dating show based on astrology, Cosmic Love (Amazon Prime Video, 2022). Their work on the subject of “spiritual technology” as an essential tool for business success has been featured in Fast Company and at leadership conferences around the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Harness Wealth CEO David Snider on Unlocking Financial Mastery: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Aug 28, 2024
Harness Wealth CEO David Snider on Unlocking Financial Mastery: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Harnesswealth.com
About the Guest(s):
David Snider is the founder and CEO of Harness Wealth, a company dedicated to making bespoke financial advice accessible, intuitive, and valuable through a holistic wealth platform. David previously served as an executive at Bain Capital, COO and CFO at Compass, and was responsible for significant operational and financial growth. His extensive background includes significant transactions and IPOs, bringing unparalleled expertise in the financial sector.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris interviews David Snider, the CEO and founder of Harness Wealth, a pioneering company in personalized financial advice. The discussion brings to light the intricacies of managing wealth through tailored advisory services, equity compensations, tax complexities, and sophisticated financial planning. With 16 years of podcasting experience and over 2,000 episodes, Chris Voss continues to bring the most influential minds to share their journey and impart valuable lessons.
David Snider divulges the genesis of Harness Wealth, emphasizing the importance of specialized financial advice. From handling tax complexities to advising on equity compensations and IPOs, Harness Wealth positions itself as a vital tool for optimizing financial decisions. The conversation also explores significant platforms on Harness Wealth like net worth tracking and their expanding involvement with cryptocurrency management.
Key Takeaways:
Harness Wealth aims to provide individualized financial advice that addresses complex tax and financial decisions.
David Snider's personal experiences underscore the necessity for accurate, situation-specific financial guidance.
The platform allows clients to track their finances comprehensively, including cryptocurrency, ISOs, and NSOs.
Harness Wealth serves clients with varying levels of financial complexity and strives to offer immediate advice solutions.
The company integrates innovative software to aid both financial advisors and clients in navigating today's financial landscape.
Notable Quotes:
"Good generic advice is often wrong because of the unique nature of someone's situation." - David Snider
"We wanna serve people where the complexity they are facing is no longer solvable with DIY or kind of the Main Street solution." - David Snider
"Having the right advice delivered securely, delivered in a way that creates value and at a reasonable price is really core to what we're offering." - David Snider
"The most important advice you can get often is well before you're paying that seven figure tax bill." - David Snider
"Being able in one place to have a solution to tackle the increased personal complexity… is really quite vast." - David Snider
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service by Melissa Fitzgerald, Mary McCormack
Aug 27, 2024
What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service by Melissa Fitzgerald, Mary McCormack
https://amzn.to/3Xk13P9
A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure.
Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet’s Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how The West Wing was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it forged, and the service it inspired.
From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show’s final night of filming, What’s Next will delight readers with on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show’s legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television.
What’s Next revisits beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show’s production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Julie Jones Talks Interior Design and Entrepreneurship and Building a Brand on TikTok
Aug 24, 2024
Julie Jones Talks Interior Design and Entrepreneurship and Building a Brand on TikTok
juliejonesdesigns.com
About the Guest(s):
Julie Jones is an innovative interior designer and space planning pioneer with over 16 years of experience in the industry. She launched her virtual design business during the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly gained recognition, becoming a trailblazer in modern design utilizing cutting-edge technology. With a robust background in architecture and a keen eye for aesthetics, Julie seamlessly blends functionality with elegance. She is certified by the state of California and has amassed a significant following on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, where she shares her expertise and creative vision.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Julie Jones, a prominent interior designer who has redefined the landscape of modern design through her virtual design business. Julie shares her entrepreneurial journey of leveraging social media, especially TikTok, to grow her business and provide valuable design services to clients globally. As she discusses her background, Julie highlights the unique approach she takes to virtual design, offering insights and free resources to empower homeowners to create beautiful, functional spaces.
Julie dives deep into the specifics of how her business operates, emphasizing the importance of client collaboration in virtual design. She touches on her innovative space planning techniques, the challenges of managing a business in the public eye, and the critical strategies for handling social media criticism. Julie also offers valuable advice for aspiring interior designers and entrepreneurs, stressing the importance of authenticity, resilience, and continual learning. Her narrative is both inspiring and educational, providing listeners with practical insights into the world of virtual interior design.
Key Takeaways:
Entrepreneurial Journey: Julie Jones shares her path from working under other businesses to launching her own successful virtual design company during the pandemic.
Virtual Design Process: Insight into how Julie and her team provide virtual interior design services, including consultations, design plans, and product sourcing.
Social Media Growth: Strategies Julie used to build a large social media following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, which played a crucial role in growing her business.
Handling Criticism: Julie discusses the challenges of facing scrutiny and criticism online while remaining authentic and true to her mission.
Client Collaboration: The importance of client involvement in the design process, especially in a virtual setting, is to ensure personalized and effective design solutions.
Notable Quotes:
"I never thought in honestly a million years going and getting your degree in interior design and going in the field. I honestly never thought that this would be a thing I, I didn't even know it would exist, to be honest."
"So many people like the space planning content. Not, not the design side because it is the same. All good design starts with space planning."
"You really have to have thick skin and don't read the comments. Let other people can read the comments, tell you I have an assistant, you know, who usually scrolls through and, and says, 'Hey, someone's asking this, you might wanna reply,' or 'Would you like me to reply?'"
"The right people will find you. The right people will like you and follow you and buy your services. And the wrong people won't."
"I've had kitchen installs and bathroom remodels, and I hopefully have seen a lot of problems that you might face."
Resources:
Julie on TikTok: Julie Jones Designs
Julie on Instagram: Julie Jones underscore Designs
Julie on Facebook: Julie Jones Designs
In this episode, Julie Jones shares her expertise in virtual interior design,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – MASTER THE ART OF DESPITES: EXCUSES SHAPE OUR DESTINY. NOT OUR GOALS by Axa Yox
Aug 23, 2024
MASTER THE ART OF DESPITES: EXCUSES SHAPE OUR DESTINY. NOT OUR GOALS by Axa Yox
https://amzn.to/3YX20OF
https://www.linkedin.com/in/axa-yox-phd-top-talent-award-winner-8529b1262/
ATTENTION FULL-TIME 8 to 5-ers!!!
THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE SICK AND TIRED OF LIVING FROM PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK.
GOING TO WORK YOU HATE. BUT CAN'T ESCAPE THE RAT RACE COS YOU HAVE BILLS TO PAY.
In this book, you will learn the innovative technique the author developed for herself when she was an 8 or 9 to 5-er, sick and tired of living from paycheck to paycheck and wanting to escape the DEADLY RAT RACE. The technique helps overcome anxiety and stop procrastination in pursuit of building extra sources of income. The approach Axa developed and described in her book is practical and effective, making her a valuable resource for those seeking personal development and transformation.
NOW, WHY: MASTER THE ART OF DESPITES?
It shows how the author went through hardship and came out of the tunnel as a winner. It is a motivational book to help those who go through similar adversity and think they are alone. You’re not alone. There are so many who go through similar hardships if not worse and might need help too.
Imagine if you support them with love and encouragement and receive the same back. Or even better, if you made it a daily habit. Now imagine if you make that habit of supporting your true self.
A daily habit that will lead to transforming your life one step at a time.
Life toward becoming unstoppable and living a fulfilled and not FOOLFILLED life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Enemy of the State (Book 2 of 2: The Killing Room Series) by Robert Swartwood
Aug 22, 2024
Enemy of the State (Book 2 of 2: The Killing Room Series) by Robert Swartwood
https://amzn.to/471Dr5k
From USA Today bestselling author Robert Swartwood comes Enemy of the State, the propulsive, thrilling, and much anticipated follow-up to The Killing Room ...
The world believed Daniel Burke was dead.
At least, the few people in the government who knew he existed did. Once part of an elite black op team, Burke faked his death so he could avenge his brother. Now that those responsible have been brought to justice, he plans to leave the country and start a new life.
But before Burke can even get on the plane, his old team has tracked him down.
The CIA believes Daniel Burke is a traitor--an enemy of the state--who must answer for his crimes. But others in government simply want him dead.
Knowing he's been set up, Burke is the only one who can track down and expose the real traitor--before it's too late.
About the author
Robert Swartwood is the USA Today bestselling and ITW Thriller Award-winning author of The Killing Room, The Serial Killer's Wife, No Shelter, Man of Wax, and several other novels. He’s also the author of Girl Gone Mad, One Year Gone, and Dear Seraphina, written under the pseudonym Avery Bishop.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Five-Dog Epiphany: How a Quintet of Badass Bichons Retrieved Our Joy by Marianne Leone
Aug 21, 2024
Five-Dog Epiphany: How a Quintet of Badass Bichons Retrieved Our Joy by Marianne Leone
https://amzn.to/4cH6z32
A new installment in best-selling author Ann Hood’s Gracie Belle imprint, actress Marianne Leone’s (The Sopranos, etc.) memoir explores how a bereaved couple and a pack of rescue dogs rediscovered joy
IN FIVE-DOG EPIPHANY, MARIANNE LEONE writes about the joy that can be summoned after a great loss, "when you look into the eyes of another damaged creature and know that your happiness is a mirror and an echo and a prayer, and that the little soul reflecting all that energy is happy too, at last." This memoir is a moving and sometimes surprisingly funny exploration of grief and the mutual healing that can occur between rescue dogs and people who have experienced a soul-crushing loss. Leone and her husband, actor Chris Cooper, lost their only child suddenly in 2005. Jesse was seventeen, a straight-A student, and a brilliant poet, who was also quadriplegic and nonverbal except with the assistance of a computer.
When six-year-old Jesse miraculously blurted "dog" to Santa, Goody appeared on his bed on Christmas morning. Goody was followed by Lucky, Frenchy, Titi, and Sugar, all rescues adopted after Jesse’s passing. After Jesse’s death, Leone grew a tumor the size of her premature son at birth, her husband disappeared into dark acting roles (Breach, Married Life), and Leone fainted during the filming of a scene in The Sopranos where she is standing in front of her television son’s coffin.
This is the story of a bereaved couple and a pack of rescue dogs finding their way to a new life, everyone licking their wounds, both corporal and spiritual, and the rediscovery of joy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Arlen’s Gun: A Novel of War in Vietnam – a Journey from Alienation to Brotherhood by Edgar Doleman
Aug 19, 2024
Arlen's Gun: A Novel of War in Vietnam - a Journey from Alienation to Brotherhood by Edgar Doleman
https://amzn.to/3WQslvc
The main character is Arlen Washington who grew up in a broken family on the worst streets of Baltimore. He is persuaded by a more fortunate friend to complete high school and enlist in the Air Force to avoid being drafted into the Army as the Vietnam War is raging. But getting into the Air Force did not keep them out of the Vietnam war. Arlen's friend gets an administrative job, but Arlen is assigned as a gunner on an Air Force AC-47 gunship.
The AC-47 was a novel type of warplane in that era. Traditional, warplanes were designed with guns mounted in the nose or wings to fire forward and the pilot aimed the guns by aiming the plane at the target. However, the AC-47's guns were mounted to fire out the side of the aircraft aligned with axis of the wings. To attack a target on the ground, the pilot would bank the aircraft into a turn and whatever the wing tip pointed at, the guns would hit. The AC-47 was simply an armed version of the military's C-47 which was a military version of the Douglas DC-3 passenger and cargo plane that that had carried cargo and paratroopers all over the world in World War II. It could linger over a battlefield for hours and deliver devastatingly accurate close support fire for embattled troops on the ground.
Arlen is an angry, alienated 19-year old and does not get along well with the rest of the crew. The gunship crew includes two gunners, Arlen and airman Timmy Otis. Timmy is the opposite of Arlen, cooperative, positive, eager. One night at the height of the monsoon season, their gunship is hit by enemy fire and crash lands on a muddy road in a narrow valley unoccupied by either friend or foe. Bad weather grounds rescue helicopters. The nearest Army unit that could attempt a rescue is a motley Army engineer unit operating in the next valley on a road-clearing mission.
The gunship crew manages to salvage the gunship's weapons, three powerful six-barrel miniguns, each capable of firing up to 6,000 rounds a minute. The rescue effort is successful, but at considerable cost to the engineer unit, which lose two armored combat vehicles representing most of their defensive firepower. Events strand Arlen and Timmy Otis with their rescuers who return to their mission opening a road to an isolated base near the border with Cambodia. The enemy used areas in Cambodia as both a sanctuaries from allied attacks and as staging areas for offensives into Vietnam. The road was to be cleared to enable a battery of heavy, long-range artillery to be moved to the base in anticipation of an expected major enemy offensive.
Arlen had been harboring an angry, juvenile fantasy of somehow gaining possession of (stealing) one of the miniguns and smuggling it home to become the biggest badass in his neighborhood. This fantasy prompted him to argue for salvaging the guns during their rescue, especially one particular gun. The guns on an AC-47 were mounted in a fixed position and could not be individually aimed. However, one had been damaged and replaced with a different model, one that, depending on how it was mounted, could be individually aimed.
Fantasy motivated Arlen to salvage the guns, fear motivated him to suggest and help devise a means to mount the flexible model on one of the engineer's dump trucks.
Subsequently, both on the road and at their destination, they face desperate battles in the unfloding enemy offensive. Through these experiences, Arlen's shell of angry alienation cracks open, he learns true brotherhood and discovers an inner courage that, with Arlen's gun, proves vital to his and his rescuers' survival. The battles illustrate much the nature of combat in Vietnam based on actual events and individual actions, and of the character and compassion of American soldiers in that era.About the author
Child of a career soldier,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart
Aug 18, 2024
Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart
https://amzn.to/3X4YQqJ
In this clever, surprising, page-turner, the world’s most lethal assassin gives up the violent life only to find himself under siege by mysterious assailants. It’s a kill-or-be-killed situation, but the first option is off the table. What’s a reformed hit man to do?
Mark was the most dangerous killer-for-hire in the world. But after learning the hard way that his life’s work made him more monster than man, he left all of that behind, and joined a twelve-step group for reformed killers.
When Mark is viciously attacked by an unknown assailant, he is forced on the run. From New York to Singapore to London, he chases after clues while dodging attacks and trying to solve the puzzle of who’s after him. All without killing anyone. Or getting killed himself. For an assassin, Mark learns, nonviolence is a real hassle.
About the author
Rob Hart is the author of THE WAREHOUSE, which sold in more than 20 languages and was optioned for film by Ron Howard. He also wrote the short story collection TAKE-OUT, the Ash McKenna crime series, and he co-authored SCOTT FREE with James Patterson. His next book, coming from Ballantine, is PARADOX HOTEL. He lives in New York City.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Raina Gandhi, Empowering Women to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs in Leadership Roles
Aug 17, 2024
Raina Gandhi, Empowering Women to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs in Leadership Roles
Risingtideconsultingllc.com
About the Guest(s):
Raina Gandhi is the founder and CEO of Rising Tide Consulting. With over two decades of experience in various industries such as banking, consulting, nonprofit, and higher education, she took a break from her career to raise her daughters and later returned to face hidden internal and external barriers hindering women's career advancement.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Raina Gandhi shares her journey of overcoming self-limiting beliefs to empower professional women. She dives into the importance of addressing internal and external barriers that impact career trajectories and offers insights on building confidence, navigating imposter syndrome, and achieving career clarity. Raina Gandhi's expertise in women's negotiations, conflict resolution, and leadership training shines in this enlightening conversation.
Key Takeaways:
Raina Gandhi helps professional women overcome internal barriers like imposter syndrome and external challenges such as negotiating their worth to advance in their careers.
The importance of self-reflection and understanding the narrative we tell ourselves when overcoming career obstacles is highlighted in Reina's approach.
Effective communication and collaboration are essential in leadership, with a focus on building trust, fostering psychological safety, and sharing a cohesive vision within organizations.
Investing in professional development for employees can significantly impact morale, retention rates, and organizational success by honing leadership skills and empowering individuals.
Reina emphasizes the significance of valuing diverse perspectives, creating inclusive environments, and promoting women's empowerment to drive innovation and success in the workplace.
Notable Quotes:
"People now don't wanna go into work just to go into work. They wanna believe in what they're doing."
"It's really important for them to feel like they're doing something and it's working."
"There's always drama. You can't avoid it, but how you respond to it is so important."
"I think having that is really important because again, everyone wins."
"You are going to be a better leader if you have some direction from someone who's objective and who has been down this path."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Merkel’s Law: Wisdom from the Woman Who Led the Free World by Melissa Eddy
Aug 16, 2024
Merkel's Law: Wisdom from the Woman Who Led the Free World by Melissa Eddy
https://amzn.to/3ArECyN
In the vein of Notorious RBG, a fun and inspiring biography filled with lessons from the most powerful woman in the world, based on more than a decade’s worth of coverage of German Chancellor Angela Merkel from New York Times Berlin correspondent Melissa Eddy.
Angela Merkel is a boss. A trailblazer. An icon of colorful suits. Formerly the new leader of the free world. With an entire hand gesture named after her (the “Merkel Diamond”) and celebrated in a viral meme for sparring with Trump, Angela Merkel spent a decade economically and politically revitalizing her country. The first woman chancellor of Germany and one of the longest-serving European leaders ever, Merkel’s quiet resolve, calculated confidence, and extreme privacy around her personal life have made her a feminist role model for the ages. Merkel’s Law is a revelatory look at an unlikely vanguard, and at the country she led for sixteen years.
No one is better positioned than New York Times Berlin correspondent Melissa Eddy to pull back the curtain on the woman who engineered Germany’s rise to wealth, power, and an economy worth 3.8 trillion in USD. Drawing upon an unparalleled well of sources close to Merkel, Merkel’s Law traces her childhood in East Germany as the daughter of a clergyman, her meteoric rise to power, and her more recent public acclaim—as well as the numerous setbacks she faced along the way both from political rivals and from men in her own party who scoffed at her ambition. Painting a portrait of a political genius, savvy businesswoman, and model for modern power, Merkel’s Law is not only the story of her life, but the lessons we can learn from it.Melissa Eddy is a journalist based in Berlin who covers German business, economics, and politics for The New York Times. She has covered Chancellor Angela Merkel since she entered office in 2005. A Minnesota native fluent in German and French, she came to Germany as a Fulbright scholar in 1996. Before joining The International Herald Tribune, now the international edition of The New York Times, in 2015, she was a correspondent for the Associated Press in Frankfurt, Vienna, and the Balkans. Merkel’s Law is her first book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tom Clancy Shadow State (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) by M.P. Woodward
Aug 16, 2024
Tom Clancy Shadow State (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) by M.P. Woodward
https://amzn.to/3SQmW66
Surviving a helicopter crash in the Vietnamese Highlands is only the start of the challenges facing Jack Ryan, Jr., in the latest propulsive thriller of this #1 New York Times bestselling series.
The vibrant economy of the new Vietnam is a shiny lure for Western capital. Companies are racing to uncover ideal opportunities. Not wanting to be left behind, Hendley Associates has sent their best analyst, Jack Ryan, Jr., to mine for investment gold. And he may have found some in a rare earth mining company—GeoTech.
But a trip with a Hendley colleague to the Highlands to observe the company’s operations takes a treacherous turn when their helicopter is shot down. Some things haven’t changed, and Vietnam is still the plaything of powerful neighbors. The Chinese are determined to keep Jack from finding the truth about what exactly is being processed at the isolated factory.
Now Jack is in a race for his life. He’s got to stay one step ahead of a pack of killers while supporting his wounded friend. He’ll get no help from the government, because in the jungle, it’s the shadow state that rules.About the author
M.P. Woodward is a veteran of both US intelligence ops and the entertainment industry. As a naval intelligence officer with the US Indo-Pacific Command, he scripted scenario moves and countermoves for US war game exercises in the Middle East. In multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf and Far East, he worked alongside US Special Forces, CIA, and NSA. He later transitioned to the private sector as an executive in the media streaming industry. Most recently, Woodward ran international partner distribution for Amazon Prime / Prime Video.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels by Ellen Ruppel Shell
Aug 14, 2024
Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels by Ellen Ruppel Shell
https://amzn.to/4fHuIcn
Ellen Ruppel Shell’s Slippery Beast is a fascinating account of a deeply mysterious creature—the eel—a thrilling saga of true crime, natural history, travel, and big business.
What is it about eels? Depending on who you ask, they are a pest, a fascination, a threat, a pot of gold. What they are not is predictable. Eels emerged some 200 million years ago, weathered mass extinctions and continental shifts, and were once among the world’s most abundant freshwater fish. But since the 1970s, their numbers have plummeted. Because eels—as unagi—are another thing: delicious.
In Slippery Beast, journalist Ellen Ruppel Shell travels in the world of “eel people,” pursuing a burgeoning fascination with this mysterious and highly coveted creature. Despite centuries of study by celebrated thinkers from Aristotle to Leeuwenhoek to a young Sigmund Freud, much about eels remains unknown, including exactly how eels beget other eels. Eels cannot be bred reliably in captivity, and as a result, infant eels are unbelievably valuable. A pound of the tiny, translucent, bug-eyed “elvers” caught in the cold fresh waters of Maine can command $3,000 or more on the black market. Illegal trade in eels is an international scandal measured in billions of dollars every year. In Maine, federal investigators have risked their lives to bust poaching rings, including the notorious half-decade-long “Operation Broken Glass.”
Ruppel Shell follows the elusive eel from Maine to the Sargasso Sea and back, stalking riversides, fishing holes, laboratories, restaurants, courtrooms, and America’s first commercial eel “family farm,” which just might upend the international market and save a state. This is an enthralling, globe-spanning look at an animal that you may never come to love, but which will never fail to astonish you, a miraculous creature that tells more about us than we can ever know about it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – On a Move: Philadelphia’s Notorious Bombing and a Native Son’s Lifelong Battle for Justice by Mike Africa Jr.
Aug 13, 2024
On a Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for Justice by Mike Africa Jr.
https://amzn.to/4cs15Zw
The incredible story of MOVE, the revolutionary Black civil liberties group that Philadelphia police bombed in 1985, killing 11 civilians—by one of the few people born into the organization, raised during the bombing's tumultuous aftermath, and entrusted with repairing what was left of his family.
"As necessary and powerful as it is captivating." – Michael Harriot, New York Times bestselling author of Black AF History
"Searing and urgent." – Bakari Sellers, New York Times bestselling author of My Vanishing Country and The Moment
Before police dropped a bomb on a residential neighborhood on May 13, 1985, few people outside Philadelphia were aware that a Black-led civil liberties organization had taken root there. Founded in 1972 by a charismatic ideologue called John Africa, MOVE’s mission was to protect all forms of life from systemic oppression. They drew their ideology from the Black Panther Party and pre-dated animal and environmental rights groups like PETA and Earth First. MOVE emerged in an era when Black Philadelphians suffered under devastating policies brought by the long, doomed war in Vietnam, Mayor Frank Rizzo’s overtly racist police surveillance, and, eventually, President Ronald Reagan's War on Drugs. MOVE members lived together in a collection of West Philadelphia row houses and took the surname Africa out of admiration for the group's founder.
But in MOVE's lifestyle, city officials saw threats to their status quo. Their bombing of MOVE homes shocked the nation and made international news. Eleven people were killed, including five children. And the City of Brotherly Love became known as the City That Bombed Itself.
Among the children most affected by the bombing was Mike Africa Jr. Born in jail following a police attack on MOVE that led to his parents’ decades-long incarcerations, Mike was six years old and living with his grandmother when MOVE was bombed. In the ensuing years, Mike sought purpose in the ashes left behind. He began learning about the law as a teenager and became adept at speaking and inspiring public support with the help of other MOVE members. In 2018, at age 40, he finally succeeded in getting his parents released from prison.
On a Move is one of the most unimaginable stories of injustice and resilience in recent American history. But it is not only one of tragedy. It is about coming-of-age for a young activist, the strong ties of family, and, against all odds, learning how to take indignities on the chin and to work within the very system that created them. At once a harrowing personal account and an impassioned examination of racism and police violence, On a Move testifies to the power of love and hope, in the face of astonishing wrongdoing.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Silicon Valley VC and Entrepreneur Shares Insights on NFTs and Crypto
Aug 12, 2024
Silicon Valley VC and Entrepreneur Shares Insights on NFTs and Crypto
Tether.to
Wax.io
Clearstone.com
About the Guest(s):
William Quigley is a veteran venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the tech and innovation industry. He was the first institutional investor in PayPal and has founded successful ventures like Tether, the world's first fiat-backed stablecoin, and WAX, a leading blockchain platform. With an impressive background in VC and entrepreneurship, William has made significant contributions to the tech and crypto space.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss interviews William Quigley, a seasoned VC and entrepreneur, about his ventures in Silicon Valley, including Tether and WAX. The discussion delves into venture capital investing, entrepreneurship, emerging markets, AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain. Discover key insights into the evolution of digital assets and the future landscape of technology.
William Quigley, a pioneer in the crypto space, shares his journey from founding Tether to launching WAX and explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Gain valuable perspectives on the importance of understanding blockchain, the significance of NFTs, and the challenges and opportunities in AI. Dive into the intersection of tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation with a tech visionary.
Key Takeaways:
William Quigley emphasizes the revolutionary impact of Tether, the world's first stablecoin, on the cryptocurrency market.
The emergence of NFTs represents more than collectibles, offering a unique way to authenticate and transfer digital assets securely.
The future of AI holds immense potential but requires deep understanding and strategic investments to unlock transformative applications.
Building a successful venture in the tech industry demands insight, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of novel business models.
The intersection of blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies presents a vast landscape for entrepreneurial opportunities and technological advancements.
Notable Quotes:
"Without Tether, crypto barely exists. It is the backbone of the global cryptocurrency market."
"NFTs represent a revolutionary concept, allowing for the authentication and transfer of digital assets with unparalleled security."
"Insight is the rarest element in the universe and comes from being deeply immersed in a subject, leading to transformative innovations."
"In a complex economy, specialization and niche markets drive entrepreneurship, offering unique value propositions to consumers."
"The future of technology lies at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and emerging innovations, paving the way for digital transformation."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Layman’s Report by Eugene Marten
Aug 11, 2024
Layman's Report by Eugene Marten
https://amzn.to/46KhV4B
A disturbing, darkly funny fictionalization of the life of Fred A. Leuchter, the garage tinkerer turned execution authority who became a darling of the neo-Nazi movement, and subject of the Errol Morris documentary, Mr. Death.
He comes to fix your photocopier, but really, Fred’s an inventor. At night, he goes to work. He has goals, ambitions, and when offered the task of building a better electric chair, he jumps at the chance. People have to die—he believes in the occasional necessity of evil—but what if we could kill them more humanely?
A death specialist, first in his field but forever under-appreciated, he’s charmed when a new generation of fascists come calling for his expertise. A Holocaust denier is on trial in Toronto—could Fred prove the gas chambers never existed?
Newspapers descend. Talking heads have their say. A documentarist makes a film. Everyone will know his name, though some things society will simply not abide. Dishonoured, discredited, disgraced. But Fred’s work does not stop, and the world may yet be reminded of the dangerous truth that some men are driven by forces far more powerful than shame.
First published in 2013, this is the updated and definitive edition of Eugene Marten’s chilling masterwork of transformational historical fiction.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Devils Pair (The Road Devils MC Book 4) by Marysol James
Aug 11, 2024
The Devils Pair (The Road Devils MC Book 4) by Marysol James
Amazon.com
About the Guest(s):
Marysol James is a prolific romance novelist hailing from a small town in Ontario, Canada. A cancer survivor, she delved into writing after facing health challenges and career changes. Marysol has published over 30 contemporary romance novels across various series, including the Amazon and iBooks bestseller "Dangerous Curves and the Road Series." With a knack for weaving action, adventure, and steamy romance, Marysol's storytelling transcends genres.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Marysol James takes the audience on a journey through her writing career, discussing her latest book "The Devil's Pair." With a focus on twin brothers from a motorcycle club engaging in a unique relationship, Marysol shares insights into her process, inspiration, and the interconnected nature of her book series. From battling cancer to diving into the world of romance writing, Marysol's evolution as a writer is as captivating as her novels' storylines.
Marysol James elaborates on the challenges and triumphs of crafting romance novels that blend action, suspense, and intricate plotlines. As she delves into the intricacies of her characters' journeys, Marysol reveals the underlying themes of redemption, love, and the struggle to leave behind a dark past. Dive into the vibrant world of Marysol's MC series and discover the thrill of adventurous romance laced with unexpected twists and captivating characters.
Key Takeaways:
Marysol's unconventional journey from a corporate career to becoming a bestselling romance novelist.
The intricate plotline of the Devil's MC series revolving around a motorcycle club's attempt to turn over a new leaf.
The blend of adventure, suspense, and steamy scenes that captivate readers in Marysol's novels.
The impact of Marysol's writing on readers, with several attributing enhanced intimacy and excitement to her books.
The anticipation of future releases and the interconnected nature of Marysol's book series across different genres.
Notable Quotes:
"My readers were telling me, 'Oh my God, you must be so influenced by Sons of Anarchy.' To this day, I have never watched Sons of Anarchy."
"I think it's about perspective. For some, it’s too much, and for others, it's not enough. But for my readers, it's the sweet spot."
"The sweet spot, I think you have some books that are made for men on men, right?"
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlock the Secrets to Success in the Federal Insurance Market with Lisa Dalton
Aug 10, 2024
Unlock the Secrets to Success in the Federal Insurance Market with Lisa Dalton
Daltontrainingacademy.com
About the Guest(s):
Lisa Dalton, founder of the Dalton Training Academy, is a prominent figure in the insurance industry with a 20-year track record of success. She specializes in building multimillion-dollar agencies and developing innovative sales methods, particularly in the federal market niche. Lisa is certified by the Department of Banking and Assurance and has received top national awards for her mentorship of thousands of agents who have achieved remarkable success under her guidance.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Bos Show, Lisa Dalton shares insights into the unique opportunities present in the federal market for insurance agents. She introduces the concept of targeting federal employees to help them navigate complex benefits and achieve financial success. Through the Dalton Training Academy, Lisa equips agents with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in this lucrative niche, offering a pathway to six-figure incomes within a short timeframe.
Key themes covered include the challenges faced by agents entering the federal market, the importance of expertise in federal employee benefits, effective sales strategies, and the impact of technology on modernizing the insurance industry. Listeners gain valuable insights into the potential for success in the federal market and the resources available to support their journey in the insurance business.
Key Takeaways:
Specializing in the federal market can lead to significant financial success for insurance agents.
Being knowledgeable about federal employee benefits and maintaining professionalism are key to building credibility with clients.
The Dalton Training Academy offers mentorship, courses, and resources to equip agents for success in the federal market.
Technology has revolutionized the insurance industry, enabling remote sales and expanding opportunities for agents.
Agents can achieve substantial income levels by targeting the federal market and leveraging the resources provided by the academy.
Notable Quotes:
"You better be on time. That means a lot, especially when dealing with military and federal employees who value precision." - Lisa Dalton
"Sales are about talking yourself in, not out of a sale. Federal employees expect expertise and professionalism." - Lisa Dalton
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grace Has A Silent Voice by Nina M. Kelly
Aug 08, 2024
Grace Has A Silent Voice by Nina M. Kelly
https://amzn.to/3WVW475
Ninamkelly.com
Life often reveals itself in ways we would not choose. Yet in those devastating times, the resilience of the human spirit has the opportunity to shine. It is in those moments that Grace comes to weave the fabric we call life. Herein are the stories told in letters to my friend. I have been afforded the opportunity to experience the benevolence of humanity, the selfless gifts of those whose hearts were touched by horrific events. These are the uplifting journeys in Grace Has a Silent Voice.
About the author
Nina M. Kelly is an Amazon best seller as one of the co-authors with Jack Canfield in Success Mastery. She is a mythologist with an emphasis in depth psychology, storytelling, author, humanitarian, and cultural and arts activist. She also is an Archetypal Pattern Analyst and Dream Pattern Analyst. Nina’s sense of adventure has always been sparked through learning more about people and their cultures. Believing that if you understand a person’s culture, stories, myths, and rituals, then you more readily open your world to greater compassion.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mississippi Swindle: Brett Favre and the Welfare Scandal that Shocked America by Shad White
Aug 08, 2024
Mississippi Swindle: Brett Favre and the Welfare Scandal that Shocked America by Shad White
https://amzn.to/3AiG7PF
How America’s youngest state auditor uncovered the largest public corruption scandal in the history of the nation’s poorest state
“A must read” with all the thrills of a John Grisham novel — for fans of shocking true crime exposés like Black Edge and Bad Blood (Peter Schweizer, author of Secret Empires)
This riveting exposé details how a small team of auditors and investigators, led by the youngest State Auditor in the country, uncovered a brazen scheme where the powerful stole millions in welfare funds from the poor in a sprawling conspiracy that stretched from Mississippi to Malibu.
Well-connected donors, highly placed officials, and popular public figures diverted tens of millions of dollars from the federal government's TANF — temporary assistance for needy families — program until a Republican auditor, his small team of dedicated investigators, and a Democratic prosecutor joined forces to hold them accountable in the face of intense obstruction and harassment.
Peopled with unforgettable characters — from the perpetrators; to the impoverished citizens for whom the money was intended; to the investigators, prosecutors, and reporters who held them to account — Mississippi Swindle is a political and true crime drama that highlights larger crises while appealing to a broad nationwide audience.About the author
Shad White is the State Auditor of Mississippi. During his tenure, the auditor’s office has uncovered more waste, fraud, and abuse than any other time in state history. Shad is also a prolific writer on fraud, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Hill, and other publications. He is a certified fraud examiner and holds degrees from Harvard Law, the University of Oxford where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar, and the University of Mississippi. He lives with his wife and three children in Flowood, Mississippi. He serves as a captain in the Mississippi National Guard.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing and Virtual Assistants
Aug 07, 2024
Unlocking Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing and Virtual Assistants
Workergenix.com
About the Guest(s):
Harley Green is an entrepreneur, investor, and digital nomad. He holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of California and has a background in defense industry projects involving signal processing and machine learning. Harley and his wife started their real estate journey by renting out their basement and expanded their portfolio over the years. As the founder of Worker GenX, a virtual staffing business, Harley helps business owners leverage virtual assistants to enhance efficiency and increase profitability.
Episode Summary:
The episode features Harley Green, an entrepreneur and investor, discussing his journey into real estate investing and the benefits of leveraging virtual assistants. As a seasoned real estate investor and founder of Worker GenX, Harley shares his insights on treating real estate investing as a business to achieve financial freedom. He delves into the significance of delegating tasks to virtual assistants to streamline operations, increase productivity, and unlock valuable time for business growth.
Key points covered include Harley's transition from a career in the defense industry to real estate investing, the advantages of virtual staffing, the impact of effective delegation on business value, and the strategies to successfully incorporate virtual assistants into business operations.
Key Takeaways:
Harley Green emphasizes the importance of treating real estate investing like a business to attain financial freedom.
Leveraging virtual assistants can significantly enhance productivity, profitability, and overall business value by delegating tasks effectively.
Delegating tasks that can be outsourced to virtual assistants allows entrepreneurs to focus on high-value activities and scale their businesses efficiently.
Applying the 80/20 rule (Pareto principle) in delegating tasks can yield substantial time savings and lead to increased business success.
Worker GenX offers a comprehensive solution for business owners to onboard dedicated virtual assistants, streamline operations, and achieve optimal business growth.
Notable Quotes:
"Delegation is key to unlocking your business potential and creating a legacy for your family through business value enhancement." - Harley Green
"Virtual assistants can handle tasks at a fraction of the cost, allowing you to focus on high-value activities and scale your business effectively." - Harley Green
"By delegating tasks to virtual assistants, entrepreneurs can gain valuable time, increase productivity, and achieve financial freedom in real estate investing." - Harley Green
Resources:
Worker GenX Website: Connect with Harley Green and explore virtual staffing solutions for your business.
Don't miss out on the valuable insights shared by Harley Green on real estate investing, delegation strategies, and the benefits of virtual staffing. Tune in to the full episode for more actionable tips and expert advice.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ashes in the Milk by Valerie Johns
Aug 07, 2024
Ashes in the Milk by Valerie Johns
https://amzn.to/4cmOZRn
When people think of trauma, they think of the extremes: veterans of war, survivors of genocide, or malnourished refugees. Our minds instinctively consider those who have been exposed to the harshest realities our world has to offer. But in truth, trauma is rather common and impacts millions of people. Trauma is often caused by interpersonal conflict, inflicted by one person on another. Meaning, those who suffer from the impacts are often the people we love and hold dear―and don't even know it. Or they are the strangers we see on our way to work, or out running errands. They are the adults walking around with small, wounded children within them―dying for a way to heal, recover, and live a fulfilling, healthy life―without the wounds of their childhoods. They are the adults who have suffered from neglect, mistreatment, and even abuse as young children―and their suffering has seen no end. Unrealized, these traumas are passed down from generation to generation even when most parents insist, they will do better than their parents did.
This pervasiveness is exactly what Valerie Johns has noticed, and experienced, throughout her personal and professional life―and is what's driven her to spread awareness, connect with others who are suffering, and help create a path forward. Drawn to the subject of trauma and healing by her early childhood abuse, Valerie became an expert in all things healing, and found solace and comfort in the written word too, becoming a poet and published author. Throughout her healing journey, and her journey to help others, Valerie found that many books in the space are often too academic, too prescriptive, or too dry― leaving an entire readership unmoored, lost, and entrenched in insufferable pain. While prescriptive self-help and more hands-on help can be wonderfully helpful to those suffering, Valerie has recognized a need for something much more intimate, vulnerable, and creative. Using the written word, those who are wounded can discover the deep chasms of pain within themselves and feel inspired and encouraged to explore even more deeply.
Drawing from her own personal experiences and professional expertise, "Ashes in the Milk" answers this call and bridges the gap between self-help, vulnerable narrative, and prose. Broken down into powerful, entrancing stanzas, readers are invited to find hope and solace in Valerie's writing, in search of their holistic healing and peace. "Ashes in the Milk" will remind readers that their greatest path to healing lies within―all they must do is walk down the path.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Whispers, Sinners, and Saints by Nancy Heart
Aug 06, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - Whispers, Sinners, and Saints by Nancy Heart
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Whispers, Sinners, and Saints is a multigenerational story of heartbreak, horror, trauma, abuse—and perseverance. At the center are Anna, born in New York in 1959, and her mother, Ann, a Hungarian woman who immigrated to the US in 1957.
Ann was twelve when the Nazis ordered the slum where she’d grown up to be the designated ghetto for all Jews. During that year, most of Ann’s family would disappear or be killed. Her means of survival became the streets, where she removed clothing from corpses and snatched items left behind by those taken to concentration camps. Young Ann witnessed murders, torture, and persecution.
After Anna was born, Mother Ann shared the atrocities she’d endured by physically beating them into her daughter. Ann swore to make her child “pay for all the wrongs done to me in life,” while Anna promised to “grow up and never be like my mother.”
Miraculously, at five months old, baby Anna found enduring salvation through an omniscient connection, All Knowing. Yet, Anna craved a human saint to save her. But who? And where would they come from?
Whispers, Sinners, and Saints is a raw and gripping true story of survival and resilience.
About the author
Nancy’s recipe for happiness is to share ideas and deep thoughts and avoid wasting time in superficial conversations and gossip. She has traveled six out of the seven continents. Having grown up in Manhattan and South Florida, she is a xenophile—preferring exposure to various cultures of the world over sand and sun. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Miami, studied Art Appreciation in Europe, attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, studied Kabbalah and Buddhism, and traveled the perimeters of the United States. Nancy’s philosophy is: “One who laughs loudest, masters pain the best.” Pain offers the opportunity to discover one’s true self and greatest strengths. Nancy now lives in Colorado. She is an ambivert, and when not writing with her Maltese-poodle “Cookie-Cake” by her side, she enjoys urban hikes, mahjong, scrabble, reiki as a master, and meditation. Above all else, Nancy appreciates quality time with friends and her adult children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Whispers of the Flight, A Voyage to Cosmic Unity by INAM M. INAMULLAH
Aug 05, 2024
Whispers of the Flight, A Voyage to Cosmic Unity by INAM M. INAMULLAH
Amazon.com/dp/B0DB3TLY43/
Whispersoftheflight.com
The book delves into a mystical journey inspired by Farid Al-Din Attar’s profound wisdom (The Conference of the Birds). Through captivating narratives and profound truths, this novel invites readers into a world of spiritual discovery and self-recognition, echoing the timeless lessons of self-discovery and the transformative power of following one’s dreams.
Among many themes, the book offers readers The Quest for Self-Discovery, Overcoming Obstacles, Unity in Diversity, The Illusion of Materialism, and Surrendering to the Divine. It welcomes all to read and immerse in its pages to see their vision becoming their new reality. The book allows readers to unlock the hidden chambers of their soul and discover a path paved with purpose.
Maiah and Zak, two young adults living in New York, decided to embark on a hiking expedition to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Maiah is a student of Sufism, while Zak is skeptical of such philosophies. They joined a diverse group of hikers from around the world with the goal of trekking the seven valleys of the Atlas Mountains, known as one of the most challenging hikes globally. Their guide was Professor Ali Ansari, a sage and academic.
Throughout the journey, the group encountered numerous difficulties, often feeling unable to continue. At these moments, Professor Ansari drew on the parables and wisdom from Attar's "The Conference of the Birds" to inspire and rejuvenate the hikers. This wisdom proved effective, enabling the group to overcome each obstacle.
By the end of the hike, Zak, who had initially dismissed Eastern wisdom, emerged as a transformed individual, profoundly changed by the experience.
Inam, the author, was born into hardship and affected by Polio but found solace in art, turning pain into beauty. Despite numerous obstacles, he became a celebrated artist through resilience and creativity. Inam’s appreciation for Sufi wisdom revealed the universe's mysteries to him. He is also a prolific poet and playwright with international acclaim.
The author believes that Sufism is an advanced and more comprehensive version of manifesting self-awareness techniques. One does not need to follow a specific religion to understand and apply the methods and tools described in the book to embark on the path of Sufi personal transformation. All the methods outlined in the book are non-denominational.
If you are a fan of Rumi's wisdom, you will love Whispers of the Flight.
Happy reading, and may your adventure within these pages be as transformative as it is unforgettable.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hell Divers XII: Heroes (Hell Divers Series) by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Aug 04, 2024
Hell Divers XII: Heroes (Hell Divers Series) by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
https://amzn.to/4fAqJOu
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicholas Sansbury Smith throws the Divers into another action-packed adventure in the final installment of the Hell Divers series.
Two final dives. One mission that will determine the fate of humanity—forever.
The Forerunner has decimated the Vanguard Islands in a surprise attack from the Trident warship. King Kade Long—seeing no alternative—accepts a peace deal, committing to a perilous mission with X, the “Immortal,” to activate weather-modification reactors at the poles. But as Kade and X set off, the fragile peace is threatened by Gran Jefe’s one-man guerrilla war against the psychopathic knight, General Jack. Meanwhile, halfway across the world, Michael and his family begin to settle into their new life in the Canary Islands, only to discover that it’s not the sanctuary they believed it was.
Diving into the most inhospitable territory yet, the Hell Divers face horrific monsters bred for a single purpose: to keep them out at any cost. Their only hope of defeating the monsters and restoring the planet is for enemies to unite behind the Immortal and finally work together. But with blood being shed back home, these heroes may have nothing left to save.
In Hell Divers XII: Heroes, beloved characters will confront their fates in a desperate bid to resurrect the world, though not all will live to see the dawn of a new era.
About the author
Nicholas Sansbury Smith is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels with two million copies sold. Before his writing career, he served at Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, a background that inspired many of his story concepts. A two time Ironman triathlete, he enjoys running, biking, and hiking. Nicholas also loves traveling, especially to his cabin in Northern Minnesota where he weaves his tales. He lives in Iowa with his wonderful wife and their son and daughter.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life: Heal Yourself From the Past to Create a Phenomenal Present and Future by Mr. Frank X Healy
Aug 04, 2024
Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life: Heal Yourself From the Past to Create a Phenomenal Present and Future by Mr. Frank X Healy
https://amzn.to/3LP7djM
Healyshealing.com
Do you ever wish that something in your life had turned out differently? Are there any memories that keep resurfacing in your head? Do you wish that you could remember more? Are you suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? Is there a painful memory that you can't stop thinking about?Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life takes you on an adventurous journey through your own memories and gives you the tools to heal from past hurts. Frank Healy, Licensed Professional Counselor, remembers every day of his life since he was six years old. He takes you through the past with exercises that help you remember more of your good times and let go of your pain from the past.Who ever said that healing and therapy had to be painful? Heal Your Memories, Change Your Life is written with humor, inspiring stories, and exercises that will leave you feeling free to enjoy your life and more on to a happy and successful future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians by Phil Elwood
Aug 02, 2024
All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians by Phil Elwood
https://amzn.to/3LPfR1S
A bridge-burning, riotous memoir by a top PR operative in Washington who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media―from a man who used to pull the strings, and who is now pulling back the curtain.
After nearly two decades in the Washington PR business, Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that’s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he’s been up to for the past twenty years―and it isn’t pretty.
Elwood has worked for a murderer’s row of questionable clients, including Gaddafi, Assad, and the government of Qatar. In All the Worst Humans, Elwood unveils how the PR business works, and how the truth gets made, spun, and sold to the public―not shying away from the gritty details of his unlikely career.
This is a piercing look into the corridors of money, power, politics, and control, all told in Elwood’s disarmingly funny and entertaining voice. He recounts a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator’s son, plotting communications strategies against a terrorist organization in Western Africa, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator’s wife a glowing profile in Vogue on the same time the Arab Spring broke out. And he reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and ultimately cover for politicians, dictators, and spies―the industry-secret tactics that led to his rise as a political PR pro.
Along the way, Phil walks the halls of the Capitol, rides in armored cars through Abuja, and watches his client lose his annual income at the roulette table. But as he moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all―until Elwood receives a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Elwood his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, Elwood decides to change his ways, and his clients, and to tell the full truth about who is the worst human.About the author
Phil Elwood is a public relations operative. He was born in New York City, grew up in Idaho, and moved to Washington, DC at age twenty to intern for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. He completed his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, and his graduate studies at the London School of Economics before starting his career at a small PR firm. Over the last two decades, Elwood has worked for some of the top – and bottom – PR firms in Washington. He lives in DC.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – VanRock Holdings: Investing in Upstate South Carolina’s Real Estate Market
Aug 02, 2024
VanRock Holdings: Investing in Upstate South Carolina's Real Estate Market
Vanrockre.com
About the Guest(s):
Bryan De Bruin is the co-founder of VanRock Holdings, a private equity firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. With a background as a real estate attorney, Brian has a profound understanding of legal complexities in property transactions and development. Specializing in managing and developing multifamily assets across the Carolinas, Brian brings extensive experience to the investment landscape.
Episode Summary:
The interview delves into Bryan De Bruin's journey as a founder of VanRock Holdings, a private equity group focusing on residential and multifamily real estate investments in the thriving market of Upstate South Carolina. Brian's unique approach to off-market deals and conservative investing strategies sets VanRock apart in the industry. His insights on multifamily investments, leveraging bank loans, and achieving lucrative returns offer valuable lessons for both experienced and novice investors.
In this episode, Brian discusses the explosive growth potential in the Upstate South Carolina market, outlining ambitious goals to reach 10,000 units by 2030. He highlights the advantages of real estate investments over traditional stock market options, emphasizing the benefits of cash flow, appreciation, and leveraging opportunities in building long-term wealth for investors.
Key Takeaways:
VanRock Holdings focuses on conservative, cash flow-driven real estate investments in residential and multifamily properties.
Bryan De Bruin's extensive legal background brings a unique perspective to real estate investment strategies, enabling Van Rock to navigate complex transactions with confidence.
The company's goal of achieving 10,000 units in Upstate South Carolina by 2030 showcases their commitment to growth and long-term success in the market.
Leveraging bank loans and off-market deals allows Van Rock to offer investors a diverse portfolio with attractive returns and a focus on asset appreciation.
The episode emphasizes the stability and wealth-building potential of real estate investments, particularly in markets experiencing rapid growth and demand for housing units.
Notable Quotes:
"Our belief is we're gonna own from Spartanburg to Anderson and everything in between on the multifamily and residential side."
"Our parameters are pretty conservative. Everything we purchase has to cashflow day one."
"If you do it right, typically a deal for us is gonna average out to about a 15 to 18% investor rate of return over a five year period."
"We try to double your money in five years. It's kind of our goal."
"I invest in index funds myself personally. I think it's a perfectly fine vehicle to do it. I do it knowing that I'm not really gonna have access to that capital for the next 40 years."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Media Expert Mitch Carson Shares Secrets to Media Success
Aug 01, 2024
Media Expert Mitch Carson Shares Secrets to Media Success
https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch
About the Guest(s):
Mitch Carson has over 30 years of experience helping speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, and business owners worldwide land TV and radio interviews to boost their credibility. He has spoken on stages in 63 countries, produced over 2000 live events in 19 countries, and authored books published in six languages. Mitch is also a television show host on NBC Channel 3 in Las Vegas.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mitch Carson joins Chris Voss to discuss how he helps individuals in various industries enhance their media presence to charge premium prices for their products and services. Mitch highlights the importance of strategic packaging and preparation when stepping into the media world. The conversation delves into the significance of leveraging media exposure to elevate personal brands and secure valuable opportunities in the market.
Key Takeaways:
Mitch Carson offers a unique service guaranteeing results in securing interviews on top network television shows within a short timeframe.
Packaging and strategic presentation play a crucial role in differentiating professionals and boosting their credibility in the media landscape.
Leveraging media exposure can significantly impact pricing strategies, allowing individuals to charge premium rates for their offerings.
Proper media training ensures that guests hit their marks effectively, enhancing their performance and maximizing the impact of their appearances.
Media exposure achieved through strategic positioning can open doors to new opportunities and expand one's influence in the market.
Notable Quotes:
"Through recovery, I learned in order to keep what I had been given through the love of others, I started to share about my experience with other people and what I had gone through so they could recover."
"One to many is leverage. It's all about leverage in the media world."
"Activity doesn't equal progress. You could just be spinning your wheels."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Reincarnation of Marie: A Love Reborn in Paris From the Pages of History by Jim Woodman
Jul 30, 2024
The Reincarnation of Marie: A Love Reborn in Paris From the Pages of History by Jim Woodman
https://amzn.to/3LKi4LO
Mariethestory.com
For anyone who has ever felt the sting of loss or dared to dream of a love that could last beyond a lifetime, The Reincarnation of Marie is a journey through time that is sure to resonate.
Facing enlistment in the Algerian War in 1950s Paris, French Army officer Yann Roussel had a heart heavy for the future. Seeking solace, he found The Journal of Marie Bashkirtseff, the diary of a late French-Russian artist who’d lived in Paris in the late 1800s.
The first woman's diary to ever be posthumously published (to bestselling success), its sensual details of a bohemian life cut short fascinated Roussel. But soon, fascination gave way to near madness when he found himself in love with the spirit of a dead woman.
The Reincarnation of Marie, an epistolary, historical romance by Jim Woodman, tells the story of how Roussel’s obsession led to a doomed love affair with Marya, a haunted young art student with uncanny similarities to Bashkirtseff. Convinced he'd discovered Bashkirtseff’s spirit reincarnated, Roussel found the impossible love he'd been looking for—just on the eve of his leaving for war.
Loosely based on a true story (and hints that author was the one fell in love with Marie), The Reincarnation of Marie is a rich narrative blurring historical reality with supernatural love. In the end, readers are left with one question: can love truly conquer all—even death?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CAPTURED BY HIS HEART: POETRY OF HEALING AND REVELATION by Monica Hansen
Jul 29, 2024
CAPTURED BY HIS HEART: POETRY OF HEALING AND REVELATION by Monica Hansen
https://amzn.to/3Stv6Bn
Captured by His Heart is a profound collection of poetry that delves into the depths of the writer’s spirit and its relationship with Jesus. Authored by Monica Hansen, this book is a testament of her journey of faith and discovery of God’s Love. Through her unique style, readers are invited to witness her personal exploration of her significance to God and the wounds He wanted to heal within her. As she learns to surrender these to God, she experiences healing and finds her heart brought to a place of wholeness through His love. This book of poems is a beacon for those seeking solace and understanding in their own questions of God. Experience the transformative power of poetry as you read and are Captured by His Heart.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Joyful Fix: How To Break Free From Stagnation And Move Forward In Life! by Farzin Mazinani
Jul 28, 2024
Joyful Fix: How To Break Free From Stagnation And Move Forward In Life! by Farzin Mazinani
https://amzn.to/4dkrhpT
Joyfulfix.com
Time is precious, and stagnation can prevent us from fully embracing and living our lives to the fullest.
To assess where you currently stand, take a moment to ask yourself the following questions:
1. Are you tapping into your unique gifts and talents and utilizing them to their fullest potential?
2. Do you have the energy and willingness to explore new things?
3. When you look at yourself in the mirror each morning, can you genuinely smile?
If you responded negatively to any of these questions or positively to the following, you can greatly benefit from reading this book:
4. Do you find yourself frequently procrastinating?
5. Do you feel disconnected from others?
6. Do you struggle with decision-making?
Consider these questions as a tool for self-reflection. Remember, stagnation manifests as a lack of progress and a feeling of dullness and sluggishness. True advancement in life brings a smile to your face.
In the pages of this book, you will discover invaluable insights and techniques to:
· Differentiate between static, dynamic, and inner stagnation.
· Ask meaningful questions that guide you towards discovering your life's purpose.
· Live a purposeful and impactful life.
· Break free from inner chains that hold you back and prevent growth.
· Overcome fear and doubt, aligning your mind with your goals.
· Understand the role of trapped emotions and limiting beliefs and how they affect your journey.
· Shift from destructive cycles of dwelling on the past and worrying about the future to embracing the constructive cycle of living in the present moment.
· Ignite the fire within you by tapping into activation and motivation energy.
· Find your main "Why" in life and use it as a driving force towards your goals.
· Transition from misery and suffering to joy and happiness through a simple yet powerful technique.
· Cultivate self-love and forgiveness, both for yourself and others, in a practical and transformative way.
· Develop a profound and empowering perspective on life and your role within it.
· Access the deep well of love, wisdom, and freedom by utilizing a special primordial sound.
· Free yourself from the illusion of the life matrix by attaining higher vibrations and expanded consciousness.
· Unleash the dormant superpower within you, unlocking your true potential.
· Infuse your life with joyfulness and playfulness, bringing back a sense of childlike wonder.
· Release the immense potential stored within your heart and align it with your conscious and subconscious mind.
· Engage in a fun and effective game that empowers you to take action and achieve your goals with joy and ease.
This book isn't just about breaking free from stagnation; it's about transformation, and it'll help you unleash your true potential that is ready and waiting to be released.
Imagine waking up each day feeling empowered, confident, and excited for what's to come. Picture yourself free from the doubts and fears that have held you back for so long, finally living life on your own terms. With Joyful Fix, this can become your reality.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fashion Brand Founder Overcomes Legal Challenges and Ensures Compliance
Jul 25, 2024
Fashion Brand Founder Overcomes Legal Challenges and Ensures Compliance
Michellemaewholesale.com
Ellalane.com
About the Guest(s):
Ashley Lacer is the founder of Fashion Brands Ella Lane and Michelle May. With a background in real estate, wedding coordinating, and entrepreneurship, Ashley has grown her business in the fashion industry to offer size-inclusive apparel and emphasize accessibility and quality in her brands.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Ashley Lacer discusses her entrepreneurial journey and the legal challenges she faced while running her fashion brands. From dealing with copyright infringement lawsuits to making tough decisions to protect her business, Ashley shares valuable insights on resilience and business integrity. Listeners will learn about the importance of due diligence, turning crises into opportunities, and how to navigate legal pitfalls in entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways:
Ashley Lacer emphasizes the significance of having a great attorney on retainer and seeking legal advice before making business decisions.
The impact of setbacks can serve as a setup for comebacks, highlighting the resilience and growth potential in facing challenges.
Delegating tasks and building a reliable team can help entrepreneurs focus on solutions rather than problems.
Entrepreneurs are urged to trust their instincts, make proactive changes, and embrace challenges with a positive mindset.
Learning from past experiences, implementing preventive measures, and adapting to new business practices can lead to long-term success.
Notable Quotes:
"Fighting wasn't a combative thing. Fighting was just an internal battle with myself to make me, my brand, and my team better."
"The reality is, as a business owner, you have a responsibility to know you have the rights to sell what you're selling."
"Every setback is a set up for a comeback."
"It's whack-a-mole. You're just like problem, bang, problem, bang. You're just like this all the time."
"I'd rather invest in those partnerships for my company than pay an attorney on a settlement again."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Misunderstood by Jay Sherfey
Jul 24, 2024
Misunderstood by Jay Sherfey
https://amzn.to/3SkJb3W
Jaysherfeytales.com
Something bad had happened in New York. Misdiagnosed as psychotic, abandoned by family, and in the hands of Pennsylvania Social Services, Jason Sutter enters the Dubois foster home for difficult cases.
The voices come from every direction and plague his waking hours. The medication offers relief but banishment from the house to the toolshed outback quieted the screams and sobbing calls for help.
Jason is not psychotic. A gifted telepath he must struggle to get out from under the medication then start down the long path to discovering what happened and how to control his abilities. He will make friends along the way and learn more and more about himself and his enemies: dangerous people like himself and normal persons like his foster mother Lydia Dubois.
The story in Book 1 tells how Jason recovers and decides how best to protect his friends and himself.
Future installments will capture the battles, the reuniting of his family, and how Jason's kind came into
existence.
About the author
An electrical engineer by trade I am closing on 60 years old. I am married with two near adult children. I live in Worcester, MA.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – This is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods: A Practical Guide for Healing Past Intergenerational Stress and Trauma by Ernest Ellender PhD
Jul 23, 2024
This is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods: A Practical Guide for Healing Past Intergenerational Stress and Trauma by Ernest Ellender PhD
https://amzn.to/3WiRP3Q
Ernestellenderphd.com
Many of your adult struggles are likely tied to painful childhood experiences!
During prolonged periods of chronic stress, family traumas, or dysfunctional family dynamics, your young brain likely created deeply ingrained physical and mental habits to help you survive. Unfortunately, these habits and core beliefs work against your adult life and relationship goals.
Even if you did not directly experience adverse childhood experiences like abuse or neglect, you have likely felt the harmful effects of intergenerational trauma (also known as generational trauma or transgenerational trauma) from your family, which can be inherited as genetic issues or passed along through skills deficits and dysfunctional relationships. When these ancestral issues go unaddressed, we hand them down to the next generation. Natural responses to childhood stress can include:
Chronic anxiety symptoms
Unhealthy, chaotic, or toxic relationships with self & others
Survival-based thinking (short-term, defensive, distrusting)
Personal or family substance abuse (or addictions like gambling, sex, work, porn)
These perfectly normal reactions to childhood stress do not automatically go away when you grow up! Recovery is challenging but quite possible through focused self-education and therapy as trauma survivors empower themselves with critical new skills.
This book presents 20 key concepts for comprehensively thriving past your stressful childhood. Each chapter explains a key concept before offering realistic drills (trauma workbook exercises) to develop healthier mental and physical habits that will help you self heal your past trauma and ultimately thrive! Many trauma recovery workbooks focus on two to three of these issues in depth but leave out many important concepts. Here are just a few of the 20 rules:
Trauma lies are just that...LIES
We must slow down to speed up
Practice treating yourself in a self-loving and self-respecting fashion
We are responsible for the decisions that we are aware of
It's us against trauma world
This encouraging and reality-based guide was authored by Ernest Ellender, PhD, who has worked directly with trauma survivors from all walks of life since 1995. He combined insights from his clinical psychology doctorate education and career with training methods from his martial arts career (Jiu-jitsu black belt instructor) to create this comprehensive and effective curriculum for healing from childhood struggles.
Clients benefiting from this curriculum have included those struggling with mental health instability; men and women in codependent and dysfunctional relationships; single parents wanting to do better for their children; divorced parents struggling with healthy co-parenting; clients diagnosed with C-PTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder), ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depression, or dissociative disorders; clients whose prior therapists were poorly trained in trauma and CPTSD treatments; and parents who want to strengthen their family to prevent or minimize the impact of future traumas.
Following the guidelines of this book will lead to...
More control, stability, and confidence in yourself
A daily life free of toxic shame!
Empathic and mature self-care skills
Advanced self-advocacy and communication skills
Healthier, mutually supportive, and deeply engaged relationships with loved ones
The ability to articulate, set, and enforce healthier boundaries with both loved ones and toxic individuals
A lifestyle of healing and healthy pursuit of long-term goals
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power by Dana Mattioli
Jul 22, 2024
The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power by Dana Mattioli
https://amzn.to/3LyItfx
Most Anticipated by Foreign Policy • Globe and Mail • Publishers Weekly • Next Big Idea Club Must Read April Books
“Will stand as a classic.” – Christopher Leonard
"Riveting, shocking, and full of revelations." - Bryan Burrough
From veteran Amazon reporter for The Wall Street Journal, The Everything War is the first untold, devastating exposé of Amazon's endless strategic greed, from destroying Main Street to remaking corporate power, in pursuit of total domination, by any means necessary.
In 2017, Lina Khan published a paper that accused Amazon of being a monopoly, having grown so large, and embedded in so many industries, it was akin to a modern-day Standard Oil. Unlike Rockefeller’s empire, however, Bezos’s company had grown voraciously without much scrutiny. In fact, for over twenty years, Amazon had emerged as a Wall Street darling and its “customer obsession” approach made it indelibly attractive to consumers across the globe. But the company was not benevolent; it operated in ways that ensured it stayed on top. Lina Khan’s paper would light a fire in Washington, and in a matter of years, she would become the head of the FTC. In 2023, the FTC filed a monopoly lawsuit against Amazon in what may become one of the largest antitrust cases in the 21st century.
With unparalleled access, and having interviewed hundreds of people – from Amazon executives to competitors to small businesses who rely on its marketplace to survive – Mattioli exposes how Amazon was driven by a competitive edge to dominate every industry it entered, bulldozed all who stood in its way, reshaped the retail landscape, transformed how Wall Street evaluates companies, and altered the very nature of the global economy. It has come to control most of online retail, and uses its own sellers’ data to compete with them through Amazon’s own private label brands. Millions of companies and governmental agencies use AWS, paying hefty fees for the service. And, the company has purposefully avoided collecting taxes for years, exploited partners, and even copied competitors—leveraging its power to extract whatever it can, at any cost. It has continued to gain market share in disparate areas, from media to logistics and beyond. Most companies dominate one or two industries; Amazon now leads in several. And all of this was by design.
The Everything War is the definitive, inside story of how it grew into one of the most powerful and feared companies in the world – and why this lawsuit opens a window into the most consequential business story of our times.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Yielding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential by Jeff Patterson
Jul 21, 2024
The Yielding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential by Jeff Patterson
Theyieldingwarrior.com
https://book.theyieldingwarrior.com/free-plus-shipping
Discover the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential
Are you prepared to embark on a journey of personal growth and transformation that surpasses what you once believed was possible?
The Yielding Warrior offers a unique perspective on the intersection of meditative arts principles and life’s everyday challenges. Incorporating the core principle of yielding into actionable advice, Jeff Patterson, an expert in the meditative arts, offers readers a priceless and life-enriching resource.
After teaching 25,000 students in his martial arts academy and earning the equivalent of black belts in the martial arts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima, Tai Chi, Qigong, Muay Thai, and Kenpo, Jeff now shares personal experiences, age-old wisdom, and the philosophies of meditative arts with his readers. In The Yielding Warrior, you will learn:
How to attain a higher level of proficiency in any sport or physical activity
To enhance emotional control and sharpen intuition for increased happiness and self-acceptance
To deepen self-awareness and esteem through the benefits of yielding
To apply meditative practices to excel in interpersonal communication and business relationships
To improve your focus by applying the skills attained through yielding awareness
Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your life with an engrossing book that offers realistic, easy-to-understand guidance in the ancient technique of yielding awareness.About the author
Jeff Patterson is a highly experienced martial artist, residing in Portland, Oregon, with over 36 years of practice under his belt. He is renowned for his exceptional skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima, Tai Chi, Qigong, Muay Thai, and Kenpo, having achieved black belt equivalency in all these martial arts disciplines.
Jeff's passion for martial arts and its transformative power led him to establish Northwest Fighting Arts and Portland Tai Chi Academy, an organization that has flourished over the past 29 years, with over 25,000 students benefiting from his teachings. With a large student base of over 500 individuals, the academy offers a diverse range of classes, meticulously crafted comprehensive curricula for each martial art they teach, including Muay Thai, Western Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tai Chi, and Qigong.
Jeff is a firm believer in the benefits of meditative arts and their power to enhance overall life experiences. He has extensively studied the historical, philosophical, and health aspects of meditative arts and recognized the importance of the yielding concept to attain expertise in each discipline. Through his dedication and teachings, he has witnessed positive and profound changes in his students, which fuels his ongoing passion for sharing his knowledge.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Business on the Edge: How to Turn a Profit and Improve Lives in the World’s Toughest Places by Viva Ona Bartkus, Emily S. Block
Jul 20, 2024
Business on the Edge: How to Turn a Profit and Improve Lives in the World’s Toughest Places by Viva Ona Bartkus, Emily S. Block
https://amzn.to/4bQtrg2
A road map for how businesses can grow and make money while reducing poverty and conflict in some of the world’s most challenging environments
Many companies worry that expanding into emerging markets is a risky—and even dangerous—move. Professors Viva Ona Bartkus and Emily S. Block see things differently. They argue that by entering markets in the world’s frontline regions—areas stuck in cycles of violence and extreme poverty—businesses can actually create stability and expand opportunity for communities and corporations alike.
From helping Colombian farmers transition from growing coca to produce to disrupting human trafficking rings by creating more construction jobs in the Philippines, Business on the Edge proves that businesses can make money while advancing corporate social responsibility, environmental conservation, and social justice. Partnering with groups including multinational companies, NGOs, and the US military, Bartkus and Block outline their process for generating opportunities, detailing their successes and failures in launching over eighty growth-oriented business solutions in thirty countries.
Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world experience, Business on the Edge shows how businesses can reduce risks, cut costs, and increase profits, all while creating economic opportunities that transform communities.
About the author
Emily Block is an Associate Professor of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management and the George Cormie Chair in Management at the Alberta School of Business. Her research program explores how values pluralism impacts the processes of legitimacy and change, the nature of social evaluations and how organizational theory can be used to understand and address grand challenges. Emily’s research has been published in journals such as AMJ, SMJ, JBV, JOM, MISQ and JMS. Her book, “Business on the Edge,” explores how business can both thrive and improve lives in post-conflict environments. She serves on the ASQ editorial board and is a Visiting Professor at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. She received her BBA in Management from the University of Notre Dame and her PhD in Organizational Behavior from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future by Mike Maples Jr, Peter Ziebelman
Jul 20, 2024
Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future by Mike Maples Jr, Peter Ziebelman
https://amzn.to/4bQrwrx
Based on extensive research and real-world examples, this book upends accepted wisdom about how to achieve success when launching a startup or creating a new product.
The breakthrough concepts of Pattern Breakers come from the observations of Mike Maples Jr., a seasoned venture capitalist, who noticed something strange. Start-ups like Twitter, Twitch, and Lyft had achieved extraordinary success despite their disregard for “best practices.” In contrast, other startups deemed highly promising often failed, even when they seemed to do everything right.
Seeking answers, Maples and coauthor Peter Ziebelman set out to discover the hidden forces that drive extraordinary start-up success. Pattern-breaking success, they reveal, demands a different mindset and actions to harness developments others miss or that may, at first, seem crazy.
Pattern Breakers is filled with firsthand storytelling about initial interactions with some of the most transformative start-ups of recent times. Maples and Ziebelman challenge us to rethink how to transcend the ordinary and achieve the extraordinary. About the author
Mike Maples, Jr. is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author. He is focused on backing the founders of startup companies at the very beginning of their startup journeys. As a co-founding partner at Floodgate, he’s been on the Forbes Midas List eight times for his investments in companies such as Twitter, Twitch, Okta, Outreach, Rappi, Chegg, and Applied Intuition.
Maples co-authored Pattern Breakers, which entrepreneurship thought leader Steve Blank calls “the most important book on startups in the last ten years.” He additionally hosts a podcast and newsletter, which explore the pivotal role of pattern-breaking founders in reshaping business and culture in the 21st Century.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Call to Wholeness: Empowering Organizations Through Possibility by Ph.d. Byars, Jan, Susan Taylor
Jul 18, 2024
A Call to Wholeness: Empowering Organizations Through Possibility by Ph.d. Byars, Jan, Susan Taylor
https://amzn.to/466rtqB
Generoninternational.com
Living in a fragmented state changes our hearts, minds, and bodies. Most of us know this as a feeling of overwhelm or burnout. We know the words, but often do not really understand their impact on our lives, our work, the people around us, and our organizations. Thankfully, it just takes a leap of faith and willingness to emerge from a fragmented state to answer the call to Wholeness. Told as a fictional story underpinned by Bohm's understanding of Undivided Wholeness and Dialogue, Jan Byars, PhD, and Susan Taylor combine years of experience in counseling and coaching both individuals and organizational leaders to offer hope and help to those desiring to move from the turmoil of overwhelm and burnout into a peaceful state of clarity and coherence. In a follow-up section enhanced by tools, practices, and resources, Byars and Taylor provide trusted guidance that invites others to plant the seeds of transformation, explore self-care, and ultimately uncover their own path to Wholeness. A Call to Wholeness shares a story about accepting power and recognizing possibility that is enhanced by tools and exercises that guide others into a new paradigm for life and business.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How Democrats Can Win Back Men: Why Understanding Male Voters and Their Issues is Vital for Democratic Victory by Mark W. Sutton
Jul 18, 2024
How Democrats Can Win Back Men: Why Understanding Male Voters and Their Issues is Vital for Democratic Victory by Mark W. Sutton
https://amzn.to/46cj7NT
"How Democrats Can Win Back Men could be the most important book ever written toward both the re-election of President Biden in 2024 and reversing the loss of men to the Democratic party in the next decades if the people running President Biden's campaign implement its advice..." -- Dr. Warren Farrell, author of The Boy Crisis
Democrats have been losing men -- it's time to win them back! A registered Democrat for 35 years, debut author Mark W. Sutton examines voting patterns, Democratic strategy, and policy decisions revealing the urgent need for the party to better appeal to male voters in 2024 and in the coming decades.
The margins of victory, particularly in key swing states, have been razor-thin in the last two presidential elections. If Democrats can sway just a small percentage of male voters, they greatly improve their chances of taking both the White House and Congress. Sutton shows how Democrats can reframe messaging and adjust strategic and policy decisions to increase their odds of winning in 2024 and beyond.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Solomea: Star of Opera’s Golden Age by Andriy J Semotiuk
Jul 16, 2024
Solomea: Star of Opera's Golden Age by Andriy J Semotiuk
https://amzn.to/3ya7Y3A
Myworkvisa.com
What does it take to reach the very top of your profession or calling? How does one rise from humble beginnings to achieve greatness and to perform with other first-class artists on the world stage? How do you break through barriers blocking you from reaching success because you are not the "right kind" of person? How do you break through the glass ceiling as a woman? As a parent or grandparent, where can one find a great model for children or even grandchildren to emulate? These are just some of the questions answered in this book.
Solomea Krushelnytska was hailed as the world's leading dramatic soprano during the Golden Age of opera at the turn of the 20th century. Born in 1872 into a family with eight children in a small village in Western Ukraine, she studied opera and battled her way to superstardom while performing with opera legends like composer Giacomo Puccini, director Arturo Toscanini, and tenor Enrico Caruso.
Working with Arturo Toscanini, she played the lead roles of Salome and Elktra in the premiers of these operas in Italy. Among other major successes, Krushelnytska helped Giacomo Puccini rescue the opera Madama Butterfly from its failed debut at La Scala in Milan in 1904 by playing the lead role of Cio-Cio-San in the opera's re-creation in the Teatro Grande in Brescia, Italy later that year. Thanks to their joint efforts, Madama Butterfly remains one of the most popular operas to this day. She also played other leading roles in major opera houses in Europe, South America, North America, and Northern Africa. Throughout her career, she shared the fruits of her success with her family.
Towards the end of her career, she moved back to Western Ukraine on the eve of World War II. Her beautiful voice was then drowned out by the gunfire of Soviet and Nazi armies and she was reduced to struggling for survival. Yet reverence for her talent likely helped her escape most of the ultraviolence that rampaged through her city at that time. Throughout the world war, she sheltered the author's mother, aunt, and grandparents in her apartment. She spent her final years in Lviv, teaching at the same place where her rise to fame and fortune had begun.
Told from the perspective of her grand nephew Andriy Semotiuk, with intimate details related to his family's immigrant experience never before shared, her rags-to-riches life story is an amazing odyssey, a triumph of the human spirit, an incredible testament to her dedication to art, and an inspiration to people everywhere.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life by Leslie Zane
Jul 14, 2024
The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life by Leslie Zane
https://amzn.to/4bK6GtQ
Award-winning Fortune 500 brand consultant and behavioral expert Leslie Zane shatters conventional marketing wisdom, showing readers how to tap into the hidden brain where instinct prevails, creating a powerful network of connections that drive people to buy your product, company, or vision.
People don't make decisions with their conscious mind, but on instinct. In The Power of Instinct, marketing consultant and behavioral science expert Leslie Zane shows that to grow a brand, business, or even a social movement, traditional persuasion tactics fall short. Instead, you must connect to the instinctive mind. And to do this, you need to understand the science of consumer choice and employ techniques that work with a person's brain, not against it.
Zane uncovers the hidden network of connections that dictates the snap decisions we make and cracks the code on how to influence it. With a revolutionary set of rules for expanding the network, Zane shows us how to make any brand, business, political candidate, or idea the dominant instinctive choice. With science as your guide, as well as stories from the world's most successful brands from McDonald's and Lululemon to the Yankees and Taylor Swift, you'll learn:
What kind of messages create the greatest amount of positive associations;
Why finding new customers accelerates growth and relying on existing ones is a trap;
Why emotional stories are not enough to drive trial and long-term brand loyalty.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, Fortune 500 executive, marketing professional, or job seeker, mastering the power of instinct will help supercharge your growth and make whatever you're selling the first choice for any audience.
About the author
Leslie Zane is an award-winning marketer, TEDx speaker and the foremost authority in harnessing the instinctive mind to accelerate brand and business growth. Like many pioneers, Zane's provocative ideas were dismissed early on. In 1995, she founded Triggers®, the first brand consulting firm rooted in behavioral science, where she continued to champion the primacy of the instinctive mind in brand decisions. With her groundbreaking discoveries in boosting salience, the Brand Connectome® and Growth Triggers®, Zane and her team have delivered over 2X incremental revenue growth for their Fortune 100 clients.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mike Kuczkowski, the founder of Orangefiery, on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Building Better Companies
Jul 12, 2024
Mike Kuczkowski, the founder of OrangeFiery, on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Building Better Companies
Orangefiery.com
About the Guest(s):
Mike Kuczkowski is an experienced professional with over 25 years in communications, management, consulting, journalism, and politics. In 2014, he founded Orangefiery, a firm that focuses on strategic consulting and communications to assist clients in solving business problems and driving change.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Chris Voss interviews Mike Kuczkowski, the founder of Orangefiery, discussing leadership, entrepreneurship, and building better companies. Mike shares insights on communication strategies, effective leadership, and aligning employees with corporate strategies. The conversation delves into the importance of listening, sense-making, and maintaining trust as a leader.
Key points covered include the significance of active listening in the first 90 days of leadership, the need for leaders to see around corners by engaging with stakeholders, and aligning employees with corporate strategies to drive organizational success.
Key Takeaways:
Leaders should focus on being vulnerable, listening actively, and adapting to change in dynamic business environments.
Developing a sense-making approach is crucial for making informed decisions as a leader and gaining trust from stakeholders.
Building trust involves showcasing transparency, integrity, and aligning actions with the organization's core values.
Effective leadership requires continuous communication, empathy, and a servant leader mentality to inspire and engage employees.
Encouraging a culture of learning from failure, promoting innovation, and fostering a collaborative environment are key aspects of successful leadership.
Notable Quotes:
"Trust is about behaviors, doing the right thing, aligning actions with core values, and making decisions based on a sense of purpose." - Mike Kuczkowski
"Leading from a place of vulnerability, listening actively, and maintaining empathy can drive organizational success and build strong relationships." - Mike Kuczkowski
For more insights on leadership, communication strategies, and corporate alignment, tune in to the full episode and explore additional valuable content from the podcast.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Customer Experience Expert Lynn Daniel Shares Insights on Entrepreneurism and Respect
Jul 11, 2024
Customer Experience Expert Lynn Daniel Shares Insights on Entrepreneurism and Respect
Thedanielgroup.com
### About the Guest(s):
Lynn Daniel is the CEO of The Daniel Group, a company he founded in 1989. With a background in management, consulting, corporate planning, and product management, Lynn has led The Daniel Group to specialize in helping B2B companies measure, manage, and improve customer experience since 2005. His firm works with clients such as AGCO, Navistar, Kuma, and 80% of Caterpillar dealers to enhance profitable and loyal customer relationships. Lynn holds a BA in Political Science from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Virginia.
### Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Lynn Daniel, CEO of The Daniel Group, shares insights on how his company focuses on customer experience consulting for B2B companies. He discusses the importance of customer service, the power of referrals, and the impact of emotional satisfaction on customer relationships. Lynn emphasizes the significance of leadership's role in shaping a company's commitment to customer experience and highlights the correlation between employee experience and customer experience for business success.
### Key Takeaways:
* The Daniel Group specializes in measuring, managing, and improving customer experience for B2B companies.
* Customer satisfaction directly influences referrals, with highly satisfied customers being more likely to refer a company.
* Emotional satisfaction plays a crucial role in customer relationships, surpassing rational satisfaction in impact.
* Leadership commitment is essential in prioritizing customer experience within a company's strategic goals.
* There is a strong connection between employee experience and customer experience, highlighting the need for a positive work environment.
### Notable Quotes:
* "One of the things we have learned is emotional satisfaction. How you feel about something is far more powerful by far than any kind of rational satisfaction."
* "There's such a strong connection between employee experience and customer experience. Ultimately, that's gonna backfire on you."
Don't miss out on the insightful discussion with Lynn Daniel on The Chris Voss Show as he delves into the world of customer experience, leadership, and employee engagement. Tune in to gain valuable insights and stay informed on the latest trends in customer service and business strategy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms: How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk by Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Paul Swartz
Jul 07, 2024
Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms: How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk by Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Paul Swartz
https://amzn.to/3zruzcg
An essential new guide to navigating macroeconomic risk.
The shocks and crises of recent years - pandemic, recession, inflation, war - have forced executives and investors to recognize that the macroeconomy is now a risk to be actively managed. Yet unreliable forecasting, pervasive doomsaying, and whipsawing data severely hamper the task of decoding the landscape. Are disruptions transient and ephemeral—or permanent and structural? False alarms are costly traps, but so are true structural changes that go undetected.
How can leaders avoid these macro traps to make better tactical and strategic decisions?
In this perspective-shifting book, BCG Chief Economist Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Senior Economist Paul Swartz provide a fresh and accessible way to assess macroeconomic risk, and a corrective to prevailing thinking and practice. Casting doubt on conventional model-based thinking, they demonstrate a more powerful approach to building sound macroeconomic judgment. Using incisive analysis built upon frameworks, historical context, and structural narratives - what they call "economic eclecticism" - the book empowers readers with the durable skills to assess continuously evolving risks in the real economy, financial system, and the geopolitical arena.
Moreover, the authors' richer and more nuanced approach reveals that the all too common narratives of economic collapse and decline are often false alarms, while the fundamental strengths of our current "era of tightness" become visible.
With rational optimism rather than gloom, Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms speaks to the key financial and macroeconomic controversies that define our times - and provides a compass for navigating the macroeconomy. Rather than relying on blinking dashboards or flashy headlines, leaders can and should judge macroeconomic risks for themselves.About the author
Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak is BCG's Global Chief Economist and a Managing Director & Partner in the firm's New York office. He is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, World Economic Forum Agenda, and other business publications. You can read Philipp’s latest thinking in his Fortune column. Philipp was previously Chief Economist at Sanford C. Bernstein where he covered the economy and markets for institutional investors across the global asset management industry. Earlier in his career, he worked for the OECD and McKinsey & Company . Philipp studied at LSE and has a Ph.D from Oxford University.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Wedding in Lake Como (Meet Me in Italy) by Jennifer Probst
Jul 07, 2024
A Wedding in Lake Como (Meet Me in Italy) by Jennifer Probst
https://amzn.to/3WbvJl8
A destination wedding in Italy’s Lake Como brings three best friends back together to face the secrets of the past in this romantic novel from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst.
Best friends Ava, Madison, and Chelsea made a pact to reunite for each other’s weddings when their careers sent them in different directions. But after one of them makes a choice that tears the group apart, an upcoming wedding might be their last chance to heal old wounds.
Ava is about to marry the man she loves in a lavish ceremony on the shores of Lake Como, but she’s haunted by the mistakes she’s made.
Madison’s made a name for herself as an influencer in the fashion world but is threatened by a scandal impacting everything she holds dear.
And Chelsea has the perfect family she always craved, but her professional dreams have fallen by the wayside.
As they return to Italy’s gorgeous coast, the three women revisit their life-changing first trip to Lake Como during college. When Madison comes face-to-face with the college sweetheart who was at the heart of one of the most pivotal times of her life, can they forge a new way forward?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence by Samuel T. Wilkinson
Jul 05, 2024
Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence by Samuel T. Wilkinson
https://amzn.to/3WaeLU5
A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read
By using principles from a variety of scientific disciplines, Yale Professor Samuel Wilkinson provides a framework for human evolution that reveals an overarching purpose to our existence.
Generations have been taught that evolution implies there is no overarching purpose to our existence, that life has no fundamental meaning. We are merely the accumulation of tens of thousands of intricate molecular accidents. Some scientists take this logic one step further, suggesting that evolution is intrinsically atheistic and goes against the concept of God.
But is this true?
By integrating emerging principles from a variety of scientific disciplines—ranging from evolutionary biology to psychology—Yale Professor Samuel Wilkinson provides a framework of evolution that implies not only that there is an overarching purpose to our existence, but what this purpose is.
With respect to our evolution, nature seems to have endowed us with competing dispositions, what Wilkinson calls the dual potential of human nature. We are pulled in different directions: selfishness and altruism, aggression and cooperation, lust and love. When we couple this with the observation that we possess a measure of free will, all this strongly implies there is a universal purpose to our existence.
This purpose, at least one of them, is to choose between the good and evil impulses that nature has created within us. Our life is a test. This is a truth, as old as history it seems, that has been espoused by so many of the world’s religions. From a certain framework, these aspects of human nature—including how evolution shaped us—are evidence for the existence of a God, not against it.
Closely related to this is meaning. What is the meaning of life? Based on the scientific data, it would seem that one such meaning is to develop deep and abiding relationships. At least that is what most people report are the most meaningful aspects of their lives. This is a function of our evolution. It is how we were created.About the author
Samuel T. Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. Dr. Wilkinson received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University and later his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale, where he joined the faculty following his post-graduate medical training.
His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
His research and articles have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (2017 and 2020), Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine Journal Watch, the Early Career Scholar Award from the American Psychiatric Association, and the rank of Eagle Scout.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Wolves and the Greyhounds: A Novel of the Great War by Robert Schreiner
Jul 04, 2024
The Wolves and the Greyhounds: A Novel of the Great War by Robert Schreiner
https://amzn.to/3LcWZcA
A rogue German fleet has somehow disappeared.
The Royal Navy must find them—before the unthinkable happens.
At the outbreak of the First World War, the fearsome German East Asia Squadron eluded a Royal Navy task force, steamed into the vastness of the Pacific—and vanished. The possibility that the elusive German fleet might suddenly appear on any horizon paralyzed the British Empire and set in motion a frantic search for the enemy warships.
The fates of two naval commanders—one British, one German—are inexorably drawn together as the world plunges into war.
John Luce, a veteran Royal Navy captain, must face the greatest challenge of his career as he leads a ragtag squadron of obsolete British warships into unfamiliar waters in search of the rogue enemy fleet. His darkest fears are realized, and the hunters may now become the hunted.
Captain Julius Maerker of the Kaiserliche Marine has assumed his new command with the East Asia Squadron. As war is declared, he finds himself serving in the shadow of a mercurial and fiery admiral, whose ambition will take the German fleet on an extraordinary odyssey and risk the lives of thousands of his men.
In this epic wartime adventure, bold gambles and tragic miscalculations pull these two captains, their ships, and their rival empires into a desperate clash—culminating in the most decisive naval battles of the war. The Wolves and the Greyhounds brilliantly dramatizes a largely forgotten chapter of WWI that will captivate fans of historical fiction and military thrillers.
About the author
ROBERT SCHREINER is a former CIA Intelligence Officer. After leaving government service, he embarked on a subsequent career as a consultant and executive in the global private security industry. He is an avid amateur military historian who has traveled the world, routinely sneaking in side-trips to visit ancient fortifications and battlefields. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee with his wife, two spoiled cocker spaniels, and an amusingly musical cockatiel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Purposeful Health: An Intentional Guide To Personalized Wellness by Katie Molumby
Jul 02, 2024
Purposeful Health: An Intentional Guide To Personalized Wellness by Katie Molumby
https://amzn.to/3xHcztY
In this compelling exploration of the modern health landscape, delve into the harsh realities and gaps in our overall wellness. Purposeful Health takes you on a riveting journey through the disconnect from our bodies, the profit-driven healthcare pitfalls, and the alarming rise of prescribed medications. Discover how shifting mindsets, despite limited time with healthcare providers, can be your catalyst for change. It's time to empower yourself with daily choices that have profound impacts on your well-being.
Meet Katie, a certified health and mindset coach driven by a profound mission: guiding others to discover their purpose and integrate it into their wellness journey. With a background in social services, Sociology, and Psychology, Katie's path culminated in her dream role of health coaching. Her journey, enriched by hundreds of clients, humbles and empowers her. Trained by the Institute of Integrated Nutrition (IIN), Katie adeptly blends holistic practices into her coaching, fostering transformative lifestyle shifts. Passionate about nurturing purpose, balance, and joy, Katie dedicates herself to empowering individuals to embrace their healthiest, happiest selves—an endeavor she finds deeply fulfilling.
About the author
Meet Katie, a certified health and mindset coach driven by a profound mission: guiding others to discover their purpose and integrate it into their wellness journey. With a background in social services, Sociology, and Psychology, Katie's path culminated in her dream role of health coaching. Her journey, enriched by hundreds of clients, humbles and empowers her. Trained by the Institute of Integrated Nutrition (IIN), Katie adeptly blends holistic practices into her coaching, fostering transformative lifestyle shifts. Passionate about nurturing purpose, balance, and joy, Katie dedicates herself to empowering individuals to embrace their healthiest, happiest selves—an endeavor she finds deeply fulfilling.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – LIFE MASTERY – Life by Design by Mark W. Collins
Jul 01, 2024
LIFE MASTERY – Life by Design by Mark W. Collins
https://amzn.to/4cK5esi
Courses.freedom-for-life.net
Life Mastery, life by design, is a book that focuses on the readers created value, their unique Identity and their ability to shape their life into the uncompromisingly awesome experience they were created for.
Through the conversations laid out in each chapter, they will not only learn tools to upgrade their lives but will also find powerful insights to demolish the false beliefs and lies that are standing in the way.
Life mastery is a labor of love born from Mark’s own experience in striving for the life he was created for and from mentoring hundreds of others to do the same.
If you want the life you dreamed you could have and want battle-tested tools to overcome what is standing in the way, then Life Mastery—Life by Design—is for you.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain by Peter S. Goodman
Jun 30, 2024
How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain by Peter S. Goodman
https://amzn.to/3VFzJca
By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities.
"A tale that will change how you look at the world." —Mark Leibovich
One of Foreign Policy's "Most Anticipated Books of 2024"
How does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips?
The last few years have radically highlighted the intricacy and fragility of the global supply chain. Enormous ships were stuck at sea, warehouses overflowed, and delivery trucks stalled. The result was a scarcity of everything from breakfast cereal to medical devices, from frivolous goods to lifesaving necessities. And while the scale of the pandemic shock was unprecedented, it underscored the troubling reality that the system was fundamentally at risk of descending into chaos all along. And it still is. Sabotaged by financial interests, loss of transparency in markets, and worsening working conditions for the people tasked with keeping the gears turning, our global supply chain has become perpetually on the brink of collapse.
In How the World Ran Out of Everything, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman reveals the fascinating innerworkings of our supply chain and the factors that have led to its constant, dangerous vulnerability. His reporting takes readers deep into the elaborate system, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of the human players who operate it—from factories in Asia and an almond grower in Northern California, to a group of striking railroad workers in Texas, to a truck driver who Goodman accompanies across hundreds of miles of the Great Plains. Through their stories, Goodman weaves a powerful argument for reforming a supply chain to become truly reliable and resilient, demanding a radical redrawing of the bargain between labor and shareholders, and deeper attention paid to how we get the things we need.
From one of the most respected economic journalists working today, How the World Ran Out of Everything is a fiercely smart, deeply informative look at how our supply chain operates, and why its reform is crucial—not only to avoid dysfunction in our day to day lives, but to protect the fate of our global fortunes. About the author
Peter S. Goodman is the global economic correspondent for The New York Times, based in New York.
Over the course of three decades in journalism, Goodman has covered some of the most momentous economic transformations and upheavals – the global financial crisis of 2008 and the Great Recession, as the Times' national economic correspondent; the emergence of China into a global superpower as the Shanghai bureau chief for The Washington Post; the advent of the Web followed by the dot-com crash as a technology reporter for the Post, based in Washington. During a five year stint in London for the Times, he wrote about Brexit, the rise of right-wing populism in Europe, the crises in Turkey in Argentina, the endurance of economic apartheid in South Africa, the struggles of migrant workers in the Persian Gulf, the tragic failure of land reform in the Philippines, and the catastrophe of the coronavirus pandemic.
Goodman has reported from more than 40 countries, including stints in conflict zones such as Iraq, Cambodia, Sudan and East Timor.
He has been recognized with some of journalism’s top honors, including two Gerald Loeb awards,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell
Jun 30, 2024
Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell
https://amzn.to/3VOMYaD
An aimless young woman starts writing to an accused serial killer while he awaits trial and then, once he’s acquitted, decides to move in with him and take the investigation into her own hands in this dark and irresistibly compelling debut thriller.
Recently ghosted and sick of watching her friends fade into the suburbs, thirty-something Hannah finds community in a true-crime forum that’s on a mission to solve the murders of four women in Atlanta. After William, a handsome lawyer, is arrested for the killings, Hannah begins writing him letters. It’s the perfect outlet for her pent-up frustration and rage. The exercise empowers her, and even feels healthy at first.
Until William writes back.
Hannah’s interest in the case goes from curiosity to obsession, leaving space for nothing else as her life implodes around her. After she loses her job, she heads to Georgia to attend the trial and befriends other true-crime junkies like herself. When a fifth woman is discovered murdered, the jury has no choice but to find William not guilty, and Hannah is the first person he calls upon his release. The two of them quickly fall into a routine of domestic bliss.
Well, as blissful as one can feel while secretly investigating their partner for serial murder…
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Σ Book I: Thumos Rising: Thumos Rising By Demitrios Lopez
Jun 27, 2024
vΣ Book I: Thumos Rising: Thumos Rising By Demitrios Lopez
https://amzn.to/3L4iY5K
"They said he was handsome,
but with alien features,
purple, pupil-less eyes..."
With the world of Ninivon on the brink of annihilation, Zeno finds himself pitted against a vampiric overlord from beyond the stars. The tyrant, wraithlike purple glowing from his eyes, is obsessed with one thing: unraveling the mystery of the Σ a primordial and otherworldly power. A power that has chosen Zeno as it's champion.
But Zeno will not accept the power, terrified of what the Σ will make of him. Until he discovers that Alexandra, his childhood best friend, is leading a rebellion against the Vampire and his monsters. Then Zeno becomes the demigod he was destined to be and joins the fray. But the lines blur between his duty to save Ninivon and his desire to protect Alexandra, whose past is shadowed in secrecy.
Where dragons soar alongside futuristic spacecraft and magic intertwines with advanced technology, Thumos Rising chronicles Zeno's quest to unlock the mystery of the only thing those with purple eyes fear: The Σ.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ember (The Tier One Thrillers, Book 8) by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
Jun 25, 2024
Ember (The Tier One Thrillers, Book 8) by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
https://amzn.to/3zeFVAl
From New York Times bestselling authors Andrews & Wilson
After surviving the most dangerous mission of his career, John Dempsey is back at Ember. But Ember has changed -- and so has he. Meanwhile, a new adversary sees an opportunity to rise. As Dempsey and Vice President Jarvis soon discover, the world stage is about to get deadlier than ever …
To survive the notorious prison IK-2 and assassinate Russian President Vladimir Petrov, John Dempsey had to become rosomakha, the wolverine. Now, back home in America, he’s trying to put the pieces of his life at Ember back together. But which man returned from Russia -- Dempsey, or the wolverine? From the way his teammates look at him, it’s obvious they’re not sure, and neither is he.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kelso Jarvis has barely had time to mourn the death of his mentor before a devastating attack reveals a new threat. Because of Dempsey’s mission in Russia, the rules of the game have changed -- only now it’s not clear who the players are. As Dempsey leads Ember on a mission to protect and avenge a shocking attack on America, Jarvis’s oath to his nation is tested in ways he never imagined. Together, they must determine who is behind this rising threat and stop the mastermind before it’s too late.
And just as Dempsey begins to feel like himself again, an old ally resurfaces -- someone he thought he’d left for dead long ago …About the author
Brian is a US Navy veteran, nuclear engineer, and former submarine officer. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in psychology, holds a Master's in business from Cornell, and is a Park Leadership Fellow. He is a principal contributor at Career Authors, a site dedicated to advancing the careers of aspiring and published writers: www.careerauthors.com.
He is half of Andrews & Wilson, the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, & #1 Amazon best-selling co-author team behind multiple series including:
- TIER ONE, a military thriller series featuring Navy SEAL, John Dempsey.
- SONS OF VALOR, a TIER ONE shared world series from Blackstone Publishing.
- THE SHEPHERDS, a faith-based, supernatural thriller series from Tyndale House.
- ACT OF DEFIANCE, Jack Ryan #24 in the Tom Clancy universe
In addition to their novels, Andrews & Wilson have multiple projects under development for film and television with major motion picture studios including: Tier One, Dark Intercept, 4 Minutes, Portal, Quantum War, Glitch, and The In Between.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Wannabe Investor: 40 Must-Know Facts Before Buying Your First Stock by Ann Marie Sabath
Jun 24, 2024
The Wannabe Investor: 40 Must-Know Facts Before Buying Your First Stock by Ann Marie Sabath
https://amzn.to/3VWS6uH
Annmariesabath.com
LET THE WANNABE INVESTOR BE THE KEY TO UNLOCKING A BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR YOU!
Do you find the stock market intimidating?
Does the thought of losing your hard-earned money hold you back?
Do you think you don't have enough time to dedicate to investing in the market?
You're not alone! A staggering 40 percent of Americans shy away from investing in the stock market due to a lack of knowledge, funds, or confidence. In this groundbreaking book, Ann Marie Sabath, a former wannabe investor turned diversified stock owner, shares her wealth of knowledge to empower you to enter the world of investing one step at a time.
Sabath's writing style is refreshingly down-to-earth, making even the most intricate concepts easy to grasp. She shares the essential pre-investment steps, ensuring you have a solid foundation before buying your first share of stock. She explains the seven excuses people make for not investing, how to identify your risk tolerance level, the power of compounding, the one-hour-a-year investment strategy, and much more.
The Wannabe Investor isn't just another dry investment book. It's a transformative guide that reveals the strategies that self-made millionaires use to build wealth. Don't let your hard-earned money languish in low-yield savings accounts or slow-growing bonds any longer. You will be ready to take control of your financial future after reading The Wannabe Investor.About the author
ANN MARIE SABATH is the author of ten books, including the best-selling “What Self-Made Millionaires Do That Most People Don’t.” Her passion for investing was ignited during her ten life-changing years under the guidance of a seasoned stock market guru. Inspired by his six-decade fortune-building journey, she developed a keen understanding of investment principles and practical choices, which allowed her to build her own substantial nest egg. Today, Sabath dedicates her time to empowering individuals to create their own success through the content in “The Wannabe Investor” and her other books.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Reaction to Inaction, How Organizations, Employees, and Customers Lose When People Fail To Act by Jack Jackson
Jun 23, 2024
The Reaction to Inaction, How Organizations, Employees, and Customers Lose When People Fail To Act by Jack Jackson
Thereactiontoinactionbook.com
ABOUT THE BOOK
How It Will Change Your Entire Organization
Jack Jackson, an award winning and seasoned executive, has been working on this book for twenty years. Over his twenty-year career as an Executive he has taken detailed notes, interviewed researchers, psychologists, business leaders, and personally witnessed firsthand the downgrade of the American company. For decades now modern American companies, organizations, and teams have operated within an old-fashioned and archaic methodology. Organizations from corporate America to the US military have spent millions of dollars on fancy retreats, consultants, coaches, and “experts” to improve performance. This framework for the organization of the future will shape and build your organization into a powerhouse of performance, a culture of innovators, entrepreneurs, free thinkers and high achievers. This book helps every team member from the janitor to the Chief Executive Officer find purpose and fulfillment in their day-to-day work and strive to be their absolute best.
A COMPLETELY NEW FRAMEWORK FOR THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS
This book IS “the anti-coach book. The anti-consultant book, the anti 'I bought this leadership book and now I am asking my team to read it' book." In this groundbreaking and genuinely new approach to modern business, Jackson offers a framework and blueprint backed by research and years of data that will once again ignite American business innovation and inspire teams to achieve at the highest level.
Real World Application
This book is not meant to be read once and left alone. This book is meant for everyone within a team, an organization or enterprises of any size and any industry that wants to drastically improve. This book is designed and written for real world application. Each chapter comes with templates, how to’s and suggestions to implement the framework that will radically change your organization and begin your journey to excellence.
The Power of Now
Discover the transformative power of living in the present moment with the best-selling book by Eckhart Tolle. Find inspiration and guidance to help you overcome anxiety, stress, and negative thoughts. Start your journey today.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Jersey Death Squad: A Journey to Kill Jessie Freeman by Mark Meding
Jun 22, 2024
The Jersey Death Squad: A Journey to Kill Jessie Freeman by Mark Meding
https://amzn.to/3RzTrVB
This is a story about four friends who grew up together in rural northern New Jersey. The four are close enough to be brothers- chosen family- whose loyalty and love for one another becomes a powerful force in their lives growing up. But when the boys witness a tragic accident befall a local police officer, they are severely impacted, especially upon learning the full extent of the injury. As the boys witness the impact of the tragedy on their friend's wife and family, they create a pact: if any one of the boys should ever become a mental or physical burden to their friends or family, the remaining friends need to end their life. Decades later, once the boys grow up to be men, they are devastated to learn that due to a horrible accident, one of them meets the condition they had described in the pact. The remaining friends connect with one another and set off on a journey to get to their soul brother to fulfill their fateful obligation. A compelling, frequently funny story about reconnection, friendship, and love that asks the question....?? can the boys fulfill the pact and murder their friend this many years later and with so much to lose? ??
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Sakata Dives Deep into Infrastructure Challenges in Maryland and America
Jun 21, 2024
Michael Sakata Dives Deep into Infrastructure Challenges in Maryland and America
Mtbma.org
About the Guest(s):
Michael Sakata is the President and CEO of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA). Boasting over 20 years in the transportation sector, Michael has driven record membership growth and advocates for 35,000 workers and business owners. His impactful partnerships include appointments by Maryland Governors Wes Moore and Larry Hogan. Michael previously held significant roles at the American Road and Transportation Builders Association and has received accolades for innovation. He holds a degree from George Mason University and an Executive Education Certificate from Yale School of Management.
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris is joined by Michael Sakata, President and CEO of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association. Michael shares deep insights into the intricacies of infrastructure management, the state of US infrastructure, and the critical need for investments and innovations in this sector. The conversation ranges from specifics about local infrastructure projects to broader discussions about federal funding mechanisms and the challenges of maintaining and upgrading transportation systems.
The episode kicks off with Chris and Michael discussing the importance of infrastructure and the repercussions of failures like the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident. Michael addresses the current state of infrastructure in the US and underscores the necessity for sustained funding and innovative solutions to overcome the challenges posed by outdated systems and modern-day needs. They also delve into the intricacies of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its impact on infrastructure projects across the nation. Other topics include the role of public-private partnerships, the influence of electric vehicles on gas tax revenue, and the critical importance of active citizen engagement in lobbying for better infrastructure.
Key Takeaways:
Infrastructure's Critical Role: Michael stresses that robust infrastructure is essential for economic stability and public safety, reflecting on the devastating impact of infrastructural failures like the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Federal and State Funding: Federal funding, largely stagnated since 1993 without increased gas taxes, is insufficient alone. States need to find innovative funding solutions to supplement these shortfalls.
Public-Private Partnerships (P3s): P3s are highlighted as an essential strategy for developing infrastructure quickly, though they come with long-term costs and commitments.
Impact of Electric Vehicles (EVs): EVs, due to their lower contribution to gas taxes and heavy weight, pose unique challenges for infrastructure funding and maintenance.
Actionable Advocacy: Engaging with legislators to emphasize the importance of infrastructure funding is crucial for sustaining and improving transportation systems.
Notable Quotes:
"Infrastructure improvements are essential to move us from a C rating to something more respectable, ensuring the economic well-being and safety of our nation."
"The federal gas tax hasn't increased since 1993, and this stagnation is a significant hurdle for funding infrastructure."
"Public-private partnerships can fast-track infrastructure projects, but come with the obligation of long-term tolls and private management."
"Electric vehicles, despite their environmental benefit, are not contributing similarly to infrastructure maintenance due to their minimal gas tax payments."
"It's vital for citizens to lobby their legislators for improved infrastructure funding – our roads, bridges, and overall transport systems depend on it."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rashmi Airan Shares Journey of Resilience and Transformation
Jun 20, 2024
Rashmi Airan Shares Journey of Resilience and Transformation
Rashmiairan.com
About the Guest(s):
Rashmi Airan is a captivating speaker, consultant, and catalyst for transformation, focusing on fostering organizational cultures centered around authenticity. With a background as an investment banker and an attorney, she brings a unique perspective on leadership, core values, and decision-making. Rashmi's powerful story includes her time in federal prison, which she now uses to inspire and motivate others. She has worked with global corporations and associations, providing keynotes, leadership workshops, and ongoing consulting services aimed at creating safe havens for courageous and often challenging conversations.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another episode of The Chris Voss Show! In this engaging and insightful episode, Chris Voss sits down with Rashmi Aaron, a dynamic speaker and consultant dedicated to fostering authenticity in organizational cultures. Rashmi shares her compelling journey from a successful career as an attorney and investment banker to her time in federal prison, and how she has emerged stronger, using her experiences to teach others about leadership, resilience, and ethical decision-making.
Rashmi delves into her process called "Rise through It," a three-step method focusing on acceptance, letting go, and taking bold action. She discusses the importance of self-accountability and vulnerability in leadership, and shares how her consulting work helps C-suite executives and teams build trust and improve accountability. Rashmi’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate challenges and lead with integrity.
Key Takeaways:
Acceptance and Ownership: Recognize and take ownership of your current situation to pave the way for transformation.
Letting Go: Release ego, fear, control, and judgment to find enlightenment, courage, conviction, and grace.
Bold Action: Act with courage and make significant changes to rise through challenges.
Relatability and Vulnerability: Sharing personal stories and vulnerabilities can open the door to deeper, more meaningful conversations and trust within teams.
Fear and Uncertainty: Addressing fear, especially related to change and uncertainty, is crucial for growth and resilience.
Notable Quotes:
"Failure is just an opportunity to try again."
"If you're not trying to fail, you're not trying hard enough."
"Not doing something is still doing something wrong."
"We are all humans, we are all drops from the same ocean, and how dare I pass judgment on others?"
"When we can actually recognize that the entire purpose of being humans on this earth is to be fallible, that is the human experience."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Art of Tea: A Journey of Ritual, Discovery, and Impact By Steve Schwartz
Jun 19, 2024
Art of Tea: A Journey of Ritual, Discovery, and Impact By Steve Schwartz
https://amzn.to/4bejI2C
Artoftea.com
Have you ever wished the world would just stop for a minute?
What if it could?
As a teenager, Steve Schwartz lived in 24/7 survival mode, going hungry whenever he couldn't find enough work to pay for a school lunch. At the age of eighteen, he nursed his dying mother through the final stages of terminal cancer.
His mother's death launched him on a journey to the far reaches of the world, where he discovered a passion for the ancient, calming rituals of tea.
Fascinated by the craft, he voyaged with sages and tea gurus around the globe, sourcing in far-flung fields and developing award-winning blends along the way, turning that passion into world-renowned teas.
Join Steve, the founder of Art of Tea, as he reveals the surprising true story behind its international success. Learn how he grew a tiny tea concept into partnerships with brands like Wolfgang Puck, Caesars Palace, Disney, and Vera Wang, all through the timeless ritual of tea itself-and its mysterious ability to carve small pockets of peace into modern life.
About the Guest(s):
Steve Schwartz is the founder and master tea blender of Art of Tea, a handcrafted tea purveyor based in Los Angeles. He is also the bestselling author of "Art of Tea: A Journey of Ritual, Discovery, and Impact" and an expert in Ayurvedic traditions. Steve's passion for combining herbs and botanicals was deeply influenced by his studies at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico and his personal journey following his mother's battle with cancer. His company, Art of Tea, sources the top 1-2% of tea leaves and botanicals from around the world to create award-winning tea blends.
Notable Quotes:
"Stories are the owner's manual to life." - Chris Voss
"I found the school in New Mexico called the Ayurvedic Institute and fell in love with the alchemy, blending herbs and teas and botanicals." - Steve Schwartz
"The beauty behind tea is, when you're making a high-quality tea, 97 to 98% of that is water." - Steve Schwartz
"Imagine, getting a bag of unsalted unflavored chips. So on the top of the bag you get these beautiful uniform shapes, right? Well, that's what we source in tea." - Steve Schwartz
"Incorporating a seven-minute tea ritual in your day can significantly enhance your time management and focus." - Steve Schwartz
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Top 5 Digital Marketing Hacks For Creating Brands: Build a Multi Dollar Business by Ms Maliha Farooq Ismail
Jun 18, 2024
Top 5 Digital Marketing Hacks For Creating Brands: Build a Multi Dollar Business by Ms Maliha Farooq Ismail
https://amzn.to/3VvFVmP
As a marketer I have always been looking for novel ways to study this discipline. Not just that I have also been constantly trying to find new avenues to apply this knowledge to gain a better perspective.
Marketing has evolved to adapt to an increasingly online world with businesses following suit to incorporating the digital wave of marketing in their day to day operations
At the onset, digital marketing may seem daunting. Whatever the reasons for you to delay jumping on this digital marketing bandwagon, you will eventually regret not embracing it sooner.
The greatest advantage of using digital marketing is that it is scalable. You don't need to invest a huge sum of money to start and whatever you invest can be easily tracked and monitored through the help of analytics.
This book is an attempt to highlight the top 5 digital marketing hacks for creating brands. It gives you an in-depth look at the hacks you can. use to deliver a rock solid digital marketing campaign.
I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed writing it for you ....
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mission Ready Building High-Performing Teams from the Battlefield to the Boardroom By William Branum and Brenda Neckvatal
Jun 17, 2024
Mission Ready Building High-Performing Teams from the Battlefield to the Boardroom By William Branum and Brenda Neckvatal
Missionreadyleadership.com
~THE BOOK
We will bring you to your next level of business.
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, merely keeping up is no longer enough. To truly thrive and outpace the competition, elevating your team to its next level of performance is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. With decades of experience in the most demanding environments imaginable, William brings the unparalleled discipline, leadership, and teamwork skills honed during his 26 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL. Brenda, with her expert insight into HR practices, crisis management, and group dynamics, complements this perfectly, translating these high-stakes military strategies into actionable, impactful corporate methodologies.
William Branum is a highly decorated Navy SEAL veteran who served in the United States military for 26 years. During his extensive military career, he honed his leadership skills, cultivated a strong mindset, and gained invaluable experience in high-pressure situations as a sniper instructor, leading teams on operations ranging from protecting the interim Iraqi elected officials to direct action missions in Baghdad as well as specialized in undersea operations with missions that were required to be approved by the President of the United States. After retiring from the military, William has made it his mission to share the lessons he learned with others as a speaker, author, and business, and leadership advisor.
William’s expertise in leadership and mindset has been sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He draws on his experiences to provide practical advice on how to cultivate a leadership style that inspires and motivates others, and how to develop the resilience needed to succeed in challenging environments.
William's commitment to serving others has also led him to support several philanthropic causes, including the Navy SEAL Foundation and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Through his work, Branum continues to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace the qualities that have made him a successful leader: discipline, dedication, and a willingness to push beyond one's limits.
Brenda Neckvatal
Brenda is an award-winning HR professional, a 2x bestselling author, and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and US News and World Reports. Perseverance, integrity, and relentless optimism are just a few of the ingredients that make up what you experience when meeting and working with Brenda.
Not only does she help business leaders solve their most difficult people issues, but she is also a specialist in group dynamics, crisis management, and HR compliance, and a mentor to professionals in HR working as an HR department of one.
She started as an HR sprout after a solid fourteen-year career in retail management. She really enjoys helping people solve their unique problems, and human resources offered her the ability to support her co-workers in a greater capacity. Having the benefit of working for a total of six Fortune 500 companies, she converted her experience into advising her audience to use tried and trusted best practices that help small businesses achieve their workforce goals.
In her 30-year career in human resources and business, she has consulted to over 600 small businesses and C-suite leaders. She has optimized employee effectiveness and helped mitigate the high costs associated with making hasty employment-related decisions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Mighty Moo: The USS Cowpens and Her Epic World War II Journey from Jinx Ship to the Navy’s First Carrier into Tokyo Bay by Nathan Canestaro
Jun 15, 2024
The Mighty Moo: The USS Cowpens and Her Epic World War II Journey from Jinx Ship to the Navy’s First Carrier into Tokyo Bay by Nathan Canestaro
https://amzn.to/3xkqDcQ
The Mighty Moo is the tale of how a scrappy little World War II aircraft carrier and its untested crew earned a distinguished combat record and beat incredible odds to earn 12 battle stars in the Pacific.
The USS Cowpens and her crew weren’t your typical heroes. She was a flattop that the US Navy initially didn’t want, with a captain nearly scapegoated for the loss of his last command, pilots who self-trained on the planes they would fly into combat, and sailors that had been in uniform barely longer than the ship had been afloat. Despite their humble origins, Cowpens and her band of second-string reservists and citizen sailors served with distinction, fighting in nearly every major carrier operation from 1943 to 1945, including the Battles of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf. Together they faced a deadly typhoon that brought the ship to the verge of capsizing, and at war’s end there was only one US aircraft carrier in Tokyo Bay to witness the Japanese surrender—The Mighty Moo.
In the years to follow, Cowpens’ service has become the wellspring for a remarkable modern tradition, both within the US Navy and the small Southern town that still celebrates her legacy with a festival every year. The Mighty Moo is a biography of a World War II aircraft carrier as told through the voices of its heroic crew—a “Band of Brothers at sea.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Melissa McKenzie Dives Deep into Website Design and Squarespace Templates
Jun 15, 2024
Melissa McKenzie Dives Deep into Website Design and Squarespace Templates
Carbonandclay.co
Discount Code: Use code "Chris10" for 10% off any website template on Carbon and Clay.
About the Guest(s):
Melissa McKenzie is a talented website developer and the owner of Carbon and Clay. With a background in graphic design and a minor in website design, she has carved out a niche for herself through her budget-friendly Squarespace templates tailored for service-based businesses. Melissa is also a mom of five who successfully runs her business in just a few hours a day. Her expertise lies in transforming ordinary websites into 24/7 client-generating machines by infusing strategic insights into her designs.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss welcomes Melissa McKenzie, the owner of Carbon and Clay, to discuss how businesses can leverage affordable Squarespace templates to build compelling and effective websites quickly. Melissa shares her journey from a graphic design graduate to a successful entrepreneur managing a thriving business while raising five children. Highlighting the evolution of web design, she makes a compelling case for ready-made templates, especially for service-based businesses, coaches, influencers, and course creators aiming to create professional websites without a hefty price tag.
Melissa dives deep into the advantages of using Squarespace templates, emphasizing their user-friendliness, design sophistication, and strategic layout options that help businesses convert visitors into customers. She explains the importance of having a mobile-friendly website and optimal content placement to reduce bounce rates and increase engagement. The conversation also covers Carbon and Clay's unique services, including five-day website launches, done-for-you customization options, and valuable resources like copywriting and training videos. By the episode's end, Melissa offers listeners a special discount code to get started on their web design journey.
Key Takeaways:
Affordable Professionalism: Using Squarespace templates allows businesses to achieve a professional look and functionality at a fraction of the cost of custom websites.
Time Efficiency: Carbon and Clay offers a five-day website launch service, ensuring that customers can get their sites up and running swiftly.
User-Friendly Platforms: Squarespace's all-in-one capabilities, including e-commerce, blogging, and invoicing, make it a versatile choice for various types of businesses.
Mobile Optimization: In today’s mobile-first world, having a mobile-friendly website is crucial for user engagement and reducing bounce rates.
Comprehensive Support: Carbon and Clay provides resources like copywriting, training videos, and customer support to help clients make the most of their new websites.
Notable Quotes:
"Nowadays anyone can make a website. All you have to do is put your content in and places like Squarespace or WordPress develop it for you." - Melissa McKenzie
"If you lay it on a site that has like 16 gazillion links at the top, you're just, you're gonna exit out and you're gonna find somewhere else because it's just too overwhelming." - Melissa McKenzie
"I would like to bust the myth that your website is just like a landing page to send people to or like a static brochure." - Melissa McKenzie
"A lot of times people will come from WordPress and be like, I cannot manage my site. I'm paying someone all the time to just switch out an image or add a page, and then they switch to us and they're like, that is so easy." - Melissa McKenzie
"Starting to think about your website in a way where it is actually working for you to gain leads and sales on autopilot." - Melissa McKenzie
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Diving Deep into Crypto with Expert David Doss!
Jun 14, 2024
Diving Deep into Crypto with Expert David Doss!
CKC.fund
About the Guest(s):
David Doss is an accomplished entrepreneur and fund manager with over 15 years of experience in marketing, growth, and investment. He holds a summa cum laude BA from UC Berkeley, an MA as a Fulbright Scholar, and an MBA in strategy and innovation. David has led teams with seven-figure budgets in the digital economy and alternative assets, working with notable entities such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Citi. Currently, he chairs CKC Studio Blockchain Growth Studio and manages CKC Fund, focusing on de-risking digital asset investments and providing blockchain services. He also serves on Chain Board's overseeing corporate events and managing Cayman-based alternative asset funds.
Episode Summary:
In this dynamic episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews David Doss, the founder of CKC Fund. David delves into his extensive background in marketing, global digital transformation, and fund management. He shares his journey from growing up in Silicon Valley to becoming a leading expert in blockchain and digital assets. Highlighting the potential and growth of these innovative financial vehicles, David provides insights on the benefits of decentralized investments and the appeal of cryptocurrencies.
David Doss emphasizes the advantages of investing in blockchain technologies and digital assets while addressing the misconceptions that often surround these markets. As a watch and alternative investment enthusiast, David draws parallels between his early interest in collectibles and the intricate world of digital currencies. His expertise spans managing substantial portfolios and navigating the complex regulatory environments, particularly in locations like the Cayman Islands. Throughout the episode, David underscores the importance of proper risk management and diversified portfolio strategies in achieving significant returns in the dynamic digital economy.
Key Takeaways:
Investment Opportunities in Blockchain: David Doss explains how blockchain technology opens new investment opportunities, offering significant growth potential and diversification in one's portfolio.
Regulatory Environment in the Cayman Islands: He provides insights on the benefits of using Cayman Islands for investment vehicles due to its stringent regulatory framework and global focus.
Evolution and Growth in Digital Assets: The episode reveals the cyclical nature of digital asset markets, with notable growth phases following periods of consolidation, indicating a promising outlook for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Diversification in Digital Portfolios: Emphasizing the importance of a well-balanced portfolio, David discusses the strategy of allocating investments across various digital assets to maximize returns and manage risks.
Alternative Investments: David shares his journey and passion for alternative investments, including his early interest in collectibles like trading cards, shaping his approach to the digital asset space.
Notable Quotes:
"We're providing blockchain services overall in two main areas: digital asset fund management and blockchain program management." – David Doss
"There are roughly 25,000 different cryptocurrencies, not even counting tokenized assets." – David Doss
"The crux of it is wanting to provide people with hardworking investments." – David Doss
"Digital assets are acting as a hedge against volatility in other markets." – David Doss
"Thinking of asymmetric upside is having a floor but not having a ceiling, which can really benefit a portfolio when properly managed." – David Doss
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chrysalis: Awakening to God’s Path, Protection, and Power in Your Life by Guy W Gane
Jun 13, 2024
Chrysalis: Awakening to God's Path, Protection, and Power in Your Life by Guy W Gane
https://amzn.to/4bYa6KG
Ganewisdom.com/
This book will show you how to achieve any goal, realize any dream, and attain every wish. By adhering to God's word, by listening for His voice and by accepting His guidance and directionyou will bring to pass the life that He has planned for you.
Man suffers by his own choice. Not out of hoping to do so, but out of ignorance of not knowing otherwise.
Best-selling author Guy W. Gane, Jr. has now written a book truly for the ages. Not since 'Think and Grow Rich' has a book had the capability to change a persons' destiny in such a profound way.
Throughout the Bible lies the blueprint for a life of happiness, peace and love. Gane has constructed a manuscript that allows scripture to attest to just that.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – PlanAssist®: Make Better Financial Decisions by Timothy Clifford
Jun 13, 2024
PlanAssist®: Make Better Financial Decisions Kindle Edition by Timothy Clifford
https://amzn.to/4b0hWSv
Planassist.com
A comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of personal finance with confidence and clarity. Through the innovative PlanAssist® process, this book offers a structured approach to financial planning, emphasizing the importance of proactive decision-making, strategic diversification, and the value of seeking formal and informal counsel. It dismantles the often daunting landscape of financial management into manageable steps, making wealth-building accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial background or stage in life. At its core, the book champions the philosophy that financial success is not merely about making money, but about making wise decisions that lead to having money. By prioritizing planning, diversification, and seeking counsel, it guides readers towards achieving financial security and independence, advocating for a disciplined yet flexible approach to personal finance that adapts to life's changes and challenges. The underlying message is through responsibility, discipline, and informed action, anyone can navigate their path to financial well-being and stability, building a legacy of wealth that extends beyond the mere accumulation of assets.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring Urban Farming and Food Justice with Erika Allen
Jun 12, 2024
Exploring Urban Farming and Food Justice with Erica Allen
urbangrowerscollective.org
About the Guest(s):
Erika Allen is the founder and CEO of Strategic Development and Programs for Urban Growers Collective, an organization focused on creating sustainable and equitable community food systems. She is also the President of Green ERA Educational NFP and co-owner of Green Era Sustainability Partners. Erika Allen has been appointed by the Illinois Governor to the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education and by the Biden Administration to join the Farm Service Agency Committee for Illinois. She also serves as the co-chair of the Food Equity Council for the city of Chicago.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss is joined by Erika Allen, an influential leader in sustainable agriculture and food justice. Erika discusses the importance of growing your own food, especially in urban settings, highlighting the numerous health and community benefits. From food as medicine to creating local economies and addressing food deserts, Erika's insights are both profound and accessible.
Erika shares the transformative work being conducted at the Urban Growers Collective and the Green Era Campus in Chicago. These projects focus on creating circular food economies that reduce food waste, generate renewable energy, and provide educational opportunities. She emphasizes the role of such initiatives in empowering communities, mitigating climate change, and offering sustainable economic opportunities. This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and community development.
Key Takeaways:
Community food systems can drastically improve food security, economic opportunities, and public health, especially in underserved areas.
The Green Era Campus utilizes anaerobic digestion technology to convert food waste into renewable energy and nutrient-rich compost.
Urban Growers Collective focuses on food justice through educational programs, community gardens, and support for local food economies.
Growing your own food not only provides nutritional benefits but also fosters a deeper connection to the environment and community.
Sustainable agriculture projects can serve as powerful tools for trauma-informed care and community healing.
Notable Quotes:
"We all should know how to grow food and to be able to continue our relationship with the earth and with one another through our food system."
"There's a correlation between environmental health and our human health."
"Knowing that one's life energy can be spent on, you know, creating peace and prosperity within our own communities."
"The food that we eat, if it's not nutritionally dense, we're depriving our systems of the building blocks to repair ourselves."
"We get addicted to processed foods, and to mitigate that, if you start eating fresh, local foods, it drastically improves your health."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Too Brown to Keep: A Search for Love, Forgiveness, and Healing by Judy Fambrough-Billingsley
Jun 11, 2024
Too Brown to Keep: A Search for Love, Forgiveness, and Healing by Judy Fambrough-Billingsley
https://amzn.to/45iWOG7
Judy Fambrough-Billingsley bares her soul by describing the transformation experienced in her quest to find both birth parents after being abandoned to live in a Kinderheim shortly after World War II. Too Brown to Keep: A Search for Love, Forgiveness, and Healing recounts the captivating, true account of the emotional and psychological effects of being an abandoned biracial international adoptee who overcame the odds of the emotional trauma of abandonment, grief, and loss. She includes a thought-provoking chapter on Forgiveness and Healing. This easy-to-read self-help book concludes with a guide to researching your own ancestry or finding and reconnecting with a person who has been missing from your life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Back Roads and Better Angels A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY By Francis S. Barry
Jun 11, 2024
Back Roads and Better Angels A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY By Francis S. Barry
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Heather Sandison
Jun 11, 2024
Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Heather Sandison
https://amzn.to/3KGoX0h
A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.
A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a solution has never been greater.
Dr. Heather Sandison is at the forefront of dementia care and research. The founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living, Dr. Sandison knows better than most what Alzheimer’s does to people—to their brains, their bodies, their families, and their lives.
If you're facing the challenge of Alzheimer's, either personally or as a caregiver, there is hope. A growing body of evidence shows that implementing a handful of strategies can improve cognition and quality of life in dementia patients. In Reversing Alzheimer's, Dr. Sandison lays out this customizable and doable approach so that you can start supporting you or your loved one's brain health right away.
Within these pages, Dr. Sandison distills complex neurocognitive research into actionable steps, empowering you to:
Fortify your brain health against cognitive decline
Implement lifestyle changes that can reverse the effects of Alzheimer's
Transform your environment to support cognitive wellness
Understand options for brain health to fit any budget
Dr. Sandison's expertise, derived from her clinical practice, residential care, and peer-reviewed research, charts the course for a future where Alzheimer's is not a terminal diagnosis, but a reversible condition. Reversing Alzheimer’s is an essential tool for anyone aspiring to rewrite their story and achieve a future free from the affliction of Alzheimer's.
About the author
Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers she has also set new standards in the field of dementia care.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Richard Lovatt Talks Bollywood, Sales, and Soap!
Jun 10, 2024
Richard Lovatt Talks Bollywood, Sales, and Soap!
Sales Consulting and Coaching: ClosedAndPaid.com
Grapplers Guard Soap: GrapplersGuard.com
liquiditystudio.com
About the Guest(s):
Richard Lovatt is a British-born actor and a skilled sales director. Best known for his unique and bombastic journey into Bollywood, Richard rapidly rose through the ranks of the Indian film industry despite his foreign origins. With a robust acting background, he has pivoted to apply his expertise in sales, working with top-tier entrepreneurs and high-revenue businesses as a sales director. Richard is also a passionate practitioner of grappling sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has recently launched a product, Grapplers Guard, a specialized soap aimed at fighters and grapplers to prevent bacterial infections.
Episode Summary:
Join Chris Voss on a riveting journey as he converses with Richard Lovett, a British-born actor who defied the odds and carved a name for himself in Bollywood. Now in the world of sales and entrepreneurship, Richard shares his extraordinary story from Manchester, UK, to the glittering world of Mumbai's film industry, highlighting the gripping twists and turns along the way. Pivoting from acting, Richard is now a sales director for high-revenue B2B businesses and has recently launched a hygienic product called Grapplers Guard—a soap designed for athletes.
In this episode, Richard discusses his transition from Bollywood to sales, revealing the secrets behind his coaching strategies that have helped companies and sales reps achieve remarkable success. Digging into his latest venture, Grapplers Guard, he explains how his personal experience with staph infection inspired him to develop this unique product. Richard delves into the properties of colloidal silver, the active ingredient in his soap, and its benefits for athletes, especially grapplers. This episode offers a blend of entertainment, inspiration, and practical advice for listeners.
Key Takeaways:
Richard's unique journey from a British actor in Bollywood to a successful sales director for high-revenue businesses.
The surprising yet effective ways Richard helps businesses assess and refine their sales processes.
Insightful stories of individual sales reps, including remarkable success stories from Richard's coaching.
Richard's creation of Grapplers Guard, a specialized soap for fighters and grapplers, inspired by his personal bout with a staph infection.
The therapeutic benefits of colloidal silver in combating bacterial infections and promoting overall health.
Notable Quotes:
"When I first started, I made $17,000 in my second month. I made 25,000 in my third, 33 in my fourth, and continually going up since then."
"In three days, the staph infection cleared up completely after using colloidal silver."
"Quite a lot of companies I work with have funding from VC, capital, or angel investors, but if you have my consulting fees, I'm happy to work with anyone."
"You have no idea, it's 0.5% silver, but that's all you need for it to have an effect."
"You have to accept, sometimes there's just balls on your face. That’s part of the jujitsu journey."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – My Dad My Dying Sun: A True Story of Love and Legends by David Sahadi, Lou Sahadi
Jun 09, 2024
My Dad My Dying Sun: A True Story of Love and Legends by David Sahadi, Lou Sahadi
https://amzn.to/3xkKubA
Lou Sahadi was born into a life of adversity, but he overcame it. For nearly three decades, Lou was a successful magazine publisher and also authored thirty-one acclaimed sports books, many of which became best sellers. From the 60s through the 90s he was the most prolific sports author of his time. Lou loved sports. Lou also absolutely adored his son.
David Sahadi landed his first job at NBC Sports when he was just twenty-three. His love and passion for the sports industry combined with Lou’s connections opened doors. With his guidance, David became an Emmy-Award winning television producer and director. He has been honored to receive 27 PROMAX Gold Medallion Awards. And though many believe the son became more famous than his father, there was never an ounce of envy. Lou was simply so proud and in awe of the son he loved and guided.
At eight, David met Cassius Clay at the Fountainbleu Hotel. Lou was interviewing him. As David boarded a plane the following day, there he was. With immediate recognition, Clay vaulted him up onto his lap, telling the flight attendant, “He’s sitting with me.”
At thirteen, Lou ushered his scrawny kid David into the locker room at Shea Stadium. The New Orleans St. beat the Jets. Payton and Eli Manning’s dad Archie who was the NFL’s best quarterback at the time. Archie at over 220 lbs handed David his sweaty t-shirt from the game. It must have weighed ten lbs. David would wear that over-sized shirt for ten years.
When Lou was sixty-eight, the tables turned. David was working for the WWE and Lou showed up at one of his son’s shoots in South Beach. Lou met The Rock. The connection was instantaneous. David made Lou an extra in the commercial, with his new found friend, The Rock.
Adversity found Lou on August 30th, 2020, after suffering a horrific fall. Cracking his skull and causing severe brain trauma, with the doctors saying he had only an 8 percent chance of survival. Miraculously, through boundless love and Lou’s unrelenting determination to stay alive for his five children, Lou made a full recovery.
Lou lived another two-and-a-half years before succumbing. David knew that Lou hung on because of his five children. David was with him that day. David kissed Lou’s lifeless forehead after his last breath was released into the ethers, torrents of tears rolling down his swollen cheeks, and said, “I love you so much Poppa. And don’t worry about your children. They are my children now, and I will take care of them.”
This book is Lou’s story. David’s story. The emotional story of Love, Connection and the Blessed lives they lived together in the shadows of Legends.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grand Theft AI by James Cox
Jun 09, 2024
Grand Theft AI by James Cox
https://amzn.to/3XfFgbL
“The Matrix meets Blade Runner.” --Nicholas Sansbury Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Divers
San Francisco, 2051. Rising like neo-Shanghai over the Bay, a labyrinth of quantum accelerators, hologram dreams, and fiercely regulated androids. Forget powder, pills, or bud--kids get high slotting wafers of data under the ear, and they'll pay fat ¢rypto for the best. At the hottest nightclub in the city ... the Fang.
Baz Covane is a battle-scarred thief who sticks to small-time bots. Ria Rose is the underworld "fixer" with a big-time score that could easily get 'em both killed. 'Cuz the Fang's psychotic kingpin Otto Rex has a vault with more security than a fusion reactor. And the glass inside is priceless--enough to set up Baz, Ria, and their crack team of cyber-misfits on the white sands of Tahiti forever.
But this crime doesn't just carry infinite VR-Prison time--it's Baz and Ria's last shot at redemption. Forced to confess every last secret on their neurals, they'll have to trust each other completely if they stand any chance of infiltrating Otto's lair, raiding its spiraling rings of physical and virtual firewalls, to finally hack into his mind and crack his deepest layer of security, before the Blackhawks touch down with federal warrants--for Grand Theft AI.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers by Frank Figliuzzi
Jun 07, 2024
Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers by Frank Figliuzzi
https://amzn.to/3KxBHGo
"A true-crime masterpiece." —Don Winslow
From the FBI’s former assistant director, a shocking journey to the dark side of America’s highways, revealing the FBI Highway Serial Killings Initiative’s hunt for the long-haul truckers behind an astonishing 850 murders–and counting.
In 2004, the FBI was tipped off to a gruesome pattern of unsolved murders along American roadways. Today at least 850 homicides have been linked to a solitary breed of predators: long-haul truck drivers. They have been given names like the “Truck Stop Killer,” who rigged a traveling torture chamber in the rear of his truck and is suspected to have killed fifty women, and “The Interstate Strangler,” who once answered a phone call from his mother while killing one of his dozen victims. The crisis was such that the FBI opened a special unit, the Highway Serial Killings Initiative. In many cases, the victims—often at-risk women—are picked up at truck stops in one jurisdiction, sexually assaulted and murdered in another, and dumped along a highway in a third place. The transient nature of the offenders and multiple jurisdictions involved make these cases incredibly difficult to solve.
Based on his own on-the-ground research and drawing on his twenty-five-year career as an FBI special agent, Frank Figliuzzi investigates the most terrifying cases. He also rides in a big-rig with a long-haul trucker for thousands of miles, gaining an intimate understanding of the life and habits of drivers and their roadside culture. And he interviews the courageous trafficked victims of these crimes, and their inspiring efforts to now help others avoid similar fates.
Long Haul is a gripping exploration of a violent, disordered world hiding in plain sight, and the heroes racing to end the horror. It will forever unsettle how you travel on the road.
About the author
Frank Figliuzzi was the FBI's Assistant Director for counterintelligence where he served 25 years as a special agent and directed all espionage investigations across the government. He is a national security contributor for NBC News and a columnist for MSNBC Daily. He is the author of the national bestseller, The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau's Code of Excellence.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jack’s Boys by John Katzenbach
Jun 07, 2024
Jack's Boys by John Katzenbach
https://amzn.to/3X9WTtH
From #1 internationally bestselling author John Katzenbach
Five serial killers ...
Known only to each other as:
Alpha. Bravo. Charlie. Delta. Easy.
Connected through a secure internet location, encrypted and concealed, a unique chat room they have named Jack's Special Place in homage to their ultimate model--the one killer they hold in the highest esteem:
Whitechapel, London. 1888. The infamous murderer remembered in dark history as Jack the Ripper.
And so, they are Jack's Boys.
They delight in each other's crimes. They relish in taunting police around the world with odd clues and deep confusion--the modern version of the Victorian-era killer they emulate. While the original Jack sent letters to Fleet Street papers, they send pictures and online boasts and insults. In this fashion, they feed on each other's killings, a private community of death. Arrogant. Conceited. Untouchable.
Or so they thought.
Until one day they are hacked.
Two teenagers, lying on their bed at home. Boyfriend and girlfriend. Slightly disaffected, each with their own issues--but deeply in young love and equally fascinated by the world of the dark web, where they accidentally stumble upon Jack's Boys in their private space . . .
Whom they immediately mock.
This triggers a landslide of anger and revenge as the killers decide to teach the two teenagers a lesson in humility and respect for their betters. And caught up in this web of death are the teenage boy's grandmother and grandfather--an ICU nurse and a former college admissions counselor with his own hidden, murderous history, an ex-Marine, Viet vet, still haunted by his time in that conflict.
When the five killers emerge from their shadows, this odd band of young and old will have to find a way to expose them. Or defeat them. Or save their own lives.
Katzenbach is New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award nominated author, with a background as a criminal court reporter for the Miami Herald and Miami News. He currently lives in Western Massachusetts. Notably, Scarlett Johansson is set to lead the Amazon limited series ‘Just Cause’ based on Katzenbach’s novel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Out of Darkness Into Light by Lauralee Lindholm
Jun 06, 2024
Out of Darkness Into Light by Lauralee Lindholm
https://amzn.to/4bOsTYy
I am a living witness and a fruit of the light that shined in the deepest darkness. This book shows the power of the Gospel to transform lives. -Beletew Kebede, president of the Ethiopian Addis Kidan Baptist Church
Living in the highlands of Ethiopia was like living in the Wild West. No one trusted anybody; a gun or a doola was always at hand-and was often used; farming was primitive, and famine was always close at hand; and evil spirits held real power over the people's lives. Theirs was not a good life, and we wanted to help. We went as a community development team, asked God for guidance, and things began to change. As a spiritual battle broke out, we relived events from the book of Acts. Amazingly, God worked, and we watched a people group come out of darkness and into the light!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance by Jennifer Nash
Jun 06, 2024
Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance by Jennifer Nash
https://amzn.to/3Vt43b7
Drjennifernash.com
What readers have to say:
"Not your parents' leadership book" - Kaitlyn H.
"Timely, well organized, and personalized" - Austin A.
"A fresh perspective in an oversaturated market" - Peyton P.
"A must-read for anyone aspiring to lead in today's complex business environment" - Dan P.
In a post-pandemic world where adaptability, empathy, and human connection have become more important than ever, Dr. Nash's message is both timely and timeless. Be Human, Lead Human addresses a central issue facing contemporary workplaces: the urgent need for human-centric leadership that fosters engagement, creates connection, and powers performance.
Be Human, Lead Human is more than just a book; it's a movement. It holds the promise of a new leadership ethos, one that disrupts the status quo and champions humanity at the heart of organizational effectiveness. If you're ready to lead with courage, empathy, and authenticity, this book is your starting line.
Ready to transform your leadership approach and craft a more empathetic, connected, and effective workplace? Be Human, Lead Human is your indispensable guide. Discover how to bridge the gap between people and performance — because to lead humans, one must first be human.About the author
Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC is a leadership expert and consultant to Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, The Boeing Company, and Verizon. She is Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, a leadership advisory firm helping successful leaders connect people and performance to deliver exceptional results.
Jennifer’s 25-year resume includes serving in executive and leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company and as adjunct professor at the University of Michigan. She contributes to Harvard Business Review, has presented her research at Columbia University, and is a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rewire Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life) By Nicole Vignola
Jun 05, 2024
Rewire Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life) By Nicole Vignola
https://amzn.to/3Vdx5Kz
Change your mind to change your life—discover the neuroscience of a better you in this revolutionary book from neuroscientist and online sensation Nicole Vignola that teaches you how to rewire your brain to achieve peak mental wellbeing.
Are you stuck in a habit of believing you are not good enough?
Do you fixate on a particular story about yourself that you wish you could change?
Are negative beliefs holding you back from reaching your fullest potential?
Do you sometimes feel like it’s just too hard, or too late, to change?
If any of this sounds familiar, you need Rewire, your personal guide to understanding the neuroscience of why you are subconsciously programmed to repeat certain habits and how you can do, or undo, any type of behavior to be the person you want to be.
BREAK THE CYCLE, ALTER YOUR THOUGHTS AND CREATE LASTING CHANGE
In clear language, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola demystifies the science of breaking bad habits and how to make good ones, the principles of neuroplasticity, and neurohack methods for changing behavioral patterns. In the end, she helps you to see yourself in a different way and control how you react to any life situation, from overcoming negative, limiting beliefs to managing stress and achieving peak mental wellbeing.
Think of your brain as your hardware and your mental health as your software. Your hardware must work well before you can upgrade your software; Once you learn the fundamentals of rewiring your brain, you can instill new habits, shift your mindset, and change unwanted behavior to create the best version of yourself.
We all have habits and behaviors that hold us back from reaching our fullest potential. This book will help you see that you are not stuck, that you can rewrite your story—and shows you how.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – As Large as Your Spirit: a reverse refugee memoir by Joel David Bond
Jun 04, 2024
As Large as Your Spirit: a reverse refugee memoir by Joel David Bond
https://amzn.to/3Rc5vwa
Joeldavidbond.com
Joel David Bond lives in Iraq. By choice. So when he suddenly finds himself quarantined indefinitely on a remote Greek island, friends and family romanticize it as a fortunate event. But even paradise has its troubles: away from his love and the life he knows, and with nothing but a carry-on bag, a weak internet signal, and a fair amount of pluck, Bond is forced to learn some hard locked-down life lessons as an unintended refugee from both heart and home. Through the happy accident of exile, Bond’s path crosses with that of true refugees, and as their lives intersect, some universal truths are learned about loving your neighbor as yourself.
Bond’s account captures the refugee experience — be it refugee of heart or home — and how our universal humanity can only be found when we listen to the still, small voice inside. As Large as Your Spirit is an extraordinary memoir of persistent hope, creative grit, uncanny encounters, and what it means to accept yourself and others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Telling Your Story, Building Your Brand: A Personal and Professional Playbook by Henry Wong
Jun 04, 2024
Telling Your Story, Building Your Brand: A Personal and Professional Playbook by Henry Wong
Henry Wong's personal website: henrywong.co
View Branding: vyoo brand.com
Today, everything and everyone is a brand. If you want to develop your personal brand, but can’t afford the fees of a branding firm, this book provides access and insights into a thought-leading mind.
For entrepreneurs and professionals looking to manage their business career, it’s more than just theory. It’s part step-by-step guide, part story-sharing written to inspire and help bring your own brand to life. Here, branding expert Henry Wong shares his process to help you compete in the market and workplace.
About the Guest(s):
Henry Wong is a brand strategist, creative director, designer, and writer. He is the president and brand strategist at View, a branding and content company he founded which focuses on impact companies. Based in Toronto, Henry has a rich history spanning over 25 years in senior advertising positions, including being an executive VP creative director for the global ad agency, Saatchi and Saatchi. He has also bought and sold boutique ad agencies and continues to counsel and advise brands and organizations. Henry’s industry recognition includes awards from Creativity, Clio, and Marketing among others. He is the author of the book "Telling Your Story, Building Your Brand: A Personal and Professional Playbook," which offers insights into building a personal and professional brand.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Learning Love: Build the Best Relationships of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory by Thais Gibson, Sjorland Gibson
Jun 02, 2024
Learning Love: Build the Best Relationships of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory by Thais Gibson, Sjorland Gibson
https://amzn.to/3V9jV10
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone and felt like you’re not on the same page? You say one thing, but your partner hears another? Or, after a big fight, you yearn for closeness but they want to withdraw? Or maybe it’s the other way around?
These disconnects can be attributed to a difference in what are called “attachment styles.” Attachment styles refer to how childhood experiences shape our adult relationships and how these early bonds impact future connections. In the past, a person’s attachment style was considered unchangeable, but this is not the case.
You don’t have to feel as though relationships are impossible, with so many things left unsaid and misunderstood. You can heal your attachment style for good, changing the way you relate to everyone around you. In this revolutionary book, relationship expert Thais Gibson will help you discover how to build secure relationships in less than 90 days and transform your life from the inside out.
In Learning Love, you will learn the process of building fulfilling and fail-proof relationships that have you on the same page with the people you care most about. There is a better way to love―and be loved.
And it all starts with you.
About the author
Thais Gibson is a relationship expert that has been recognized by Bloomberg News, Psychology Today, and various other outlets for her revolutionary work in integrated attachment theory. Throughout her career, she has worked with thousands of clients and helped them to positively transform their lives, relationships and goals. She has over 30 million views across her social platforms and is certified in over 13 different areas of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, neurolinguistic programming and transpersonal psychology. By combining traditional psychological methods with the research findings from her practice, she has created cutting-edge techniques that help people realize true and significant change in their lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind: Forget the Fairy Tale and Get Real by Todd Baratz LMHC
Jun 01, 2024
How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind: Forget the Fairy Tale and Get Real by Todd Baratz LMHC
https://amzn.to/3KrF3Lc
A sanity-saving guide that cuts through the sky-high expectations of modern love and helps you build healthier and more fulfilling relationships, from the creator of viral Instagram account YourDiagnonsense
“Witty, practical, fun, and deeply honest.”—Terrence Real, New York Times bestselling author of Us
You’re not crazy. You’re human.
Modern love is a mess and life is (spoiler alert!) very hard. Whether you’re in a committed relationship or on the apps, buckle up, there’s a lot to unlearn.
How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind is your guide to sanity in a culture gone mad. Psychotherapist and sex therapist Todd Baratz blends sharp humor with raw insight as he challenges us to break every rule about love. It’s time to move beyond the relentless pursuit of the perfect partner, to challenge the stigma against neediness, and to rethink our obsession with diagnosing common challenges as disorders.
Instead, he offers an empowering new perspective: Embrace challenges, feel deeply, make mistakes, learn, and grow. Drawing from his extensive experience as both a therapist and a patient, Baratz shares stories of navigating his personal traumas and guiding others through theirs.
This book is an invitation to understand your life as part of a larger cultural narrative. It encourages you to delve into your history, cultivate self-awareness, and take responsibility in your relationships. By doing so, you can move beyond the fairy tale and transform your approach to love.
About the author
Todd Baratz is an accomplished author renowned for his expertise in the realms of psychology, relationships, and sexuality. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Psychology from New York University and a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami, Todd seamlessly integrates academic rigor with practical wisdom in his literary pursuits.
As a certified sex therapist and licensed mental health counselor, Todd's dedication to facilitating understanding and fostering open dialogues about culture, relationships, and sexuality knows no bounds. In addition to his prolific writing across various media outlets, he is celebrated for his influential Instagram account, @yourdiagnonsense, which boasts a substantial and devoted following.
Based in New York City and Los Angeles, Todd operates a private practice that serves as a hub for individuals and couples seeking guidance in navigating the complexities of life, relationships, and personal development. Beyond his professional engagements, Todd is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
In addition to his literary contributions, Todd shares his wealth of knowledge and insight by conducting seminars and workshops, addressing topics spanning from sexuality to strategies for enhancing relational satisfaction. His dedication to empowering individuals and driving positive change underscores his commitment to making a difference in the world.
Engage with Todd Baratz's work, and you'll find not just an author, but a trusted ally and mentor, equipped with the expertise and empathy to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Explore his books to uncover the wealth of wisdom he has to offer.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Over Exposed!: How to Create Iron-Clad Protection for Your Wealth, and Make Your Assets Untouchable with a Hybrid Trust By Brian Bradley
May 30, 2024
Over Exposed!: How to Create Iron-Clad Protection for Your Wealth, and Make Your Assets Untouchable with a Hybrid Trust By Brian Bradley
https://amzn.to/4e5JokP
Btblegal.com
In a world where legal battles threaten to drain your hard earned wealth, discover the secrets to safeguarding your assets. Unlock the potential of a layered asset protection strategy that harnesses the strength of legal structures such as LLCs, LPs, and the groundbreaking hybrid trust. Say goodbye to the fear of frivolous lawsuits and embrace the peace of mind that comes from securing your financial future. It's time to take control and protect what's rightfully yours.
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Brian T. Bradley, Esq. is the Senior Managing Partner at Bradley Legal Corp and is a leading educator and nationally recognized asset protection attorney for high-risk professionals, Entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and ultra-high net worth families. Brian was selected to the Best Attorneys of America List 2020, Lawyers of Distinction List 3 years in a row 2018 through 2020, Super Lawyers Rising Star List 2021 and 2015, nominated to America's Top 100 High Stake Litigators List and the Top 100 in Real Estate.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elizabeth Andrew: Helping Founders Scale Their Businesses with Sales Expertise
May 29, 2024
Elizabeth Andrew: Helping Founders Scale Their Businesses with Sales Expertise
Elizabethandrew.com
About the Guest(s):
Elizabeth Andrew is a top-producing technology sales executive, startup consultant, and advisor. She is the founder and CEO of her own tech startup, and has been recognized as a five-time sales leader. Elizabeth is also a fractional CRO, TEDx speaker, and author. She has established herself as a leader, motivator, and role model, breaking barriers into the San Francisco technology space at nearly 50 years old after a 17-year career break as a stay-at-home mom. Elizabeth empowers startup leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, and small to midsize business owners to achieve their revenue goals, scale their businesses, and create sustainable growth through her proven strategic framework.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Elizabeth Andrew, a top-producing technology sales executive and startup consultant. Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey of reentering the tech industry after a 17-year career break as a stay-at-home mom. She discusses the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way. Elizabeth also highlights the importance of compassionate leadership and the value that experienced professionals bring to the table. She provides insights into scaling sales operations and offers practical advice for founders and CEOs looking to grow their businesses.
Key topics discussed in this episode include the challenges of reentering the workforce after a career break, the importance of life experience and resilience in leadership, the need for compassionate leadership in the tech industry, and strategies for scaling sales operations.
Key Takeaways:
Elizabeth Andrew's inspiring journey of reentering the tech industry after a 17-year career break as a stay-at-home mom highlights the value of life experience and resilience in leadership.
Compassionate leadership is crucial for motivating and getting the best performance out of employees. Understanding what motivates individuals and creating a supportive work environment leads to higher productivity and growth.
Founders and CEOs often struggle with scaling sales operations. Hiring the right people and developing a strategic sales playbook are essential for sustainable growth.
Experienced professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table. Their ability to adapt, problem-solve, and handle failure makes them valuable assets to any organization.
The entrepreneurial journey requires dedication, hard work, and a willingness to adapt. It is a constant learning process that requires being on 24/7 and embracing the challenges that come with it.
Notable Quotes:
"You can learn the tech tools in six to 12 months, but you can't teach 20 years of experience and leadership." - Elizabeth Andrew
"Compassionate leadership is about understanding what motivates your teammates and creating an environment where they can thrive." - Elizabeth Andrew
"Resilience is built through overcoming challenges and embracing post-traumatic growth." - Elizabeth Andrew
"The most expensive thing a company can do is make a bad hire. Hiring the right people is crucial for success." - Elizabeth Andrew
"If nothing happens, nothing happens. It's all about your mental attitude and the drive to succeed." - Elizabeth Andrew
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Benefits of Co-ops: Building Wealth and Empowering Communities
May 28, 2024
The Benefits of Co-ops: Building Wealth and Empowering Communities
Everything.coop
About the Guest(s):
Vernon Oakes is the General Partner at Everything Co-op Communications, LLC, a media company that promotes cooperative business models. With over 40 years of experience in property and asset management, Vernon became familiar with cooperative business models as the owner of a residential property management company. He is also the host of the leading weekly national radio program for the US Cooperative community. Vernon holds an MBA from Stanford University and has significant national and international experience in various business activities, including marketing, sales, forecasting, distribution, and service and systems design.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Vernon Oakes, the General Partner at Everything Co-op Communications, LLC. Vernon shares his passion for cooperative business models and explains how they benefit individuals, families, and communities. He discusses the different types of co-ops, including worker co-ops, consumer co-ops, purchasing co-ops, and marketing co-ops. Vernon emphasizes the importance of cooperation among co-ops and the value of education, training, and information in the success of co-op businesses. He also highlights the resilience of co-ops during economic downturns and the positive impact they have on self-worth and dignity.
Key Takeaways:
Co-ops are businesses created by and for their members, providing benefits to the community and families in those communities.
There are four main types of co-ops: worker co-ops, consumer co-ops, purchasing co-ops, and marketing co-ops.
Co-ops operate based on values and principles such as cooperation among co-ops, education, training, and information sharing.
Co-ops are more resilient than non-co-ops during economic downturns and have a higher chance of long-term success.
The biggest benefits of co-ops are the financial wealth and self-worth and dignity they provide to individuals and communities.
Notable Quotes:
"Co-ops are always training each other on best principles, best ways of doing businesses, best practices." - Vernon Oakes
"Co-ops are operated by values and principles. One of the principles is cooperation among co-ops." - Vernon Oakes
"Co-ops end up helping each other. Credit unions help housing co-ops, housing co-ops help food co-ops." - Vernon Oakes
"Co-ops are businesses that really help the community. If you want your family and community to be successful, look at starting a co-op." - Vernon Oakes
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Long November by Walt Gragg
May 27, 2024
The Long November by Walt Gragg
https://amzn.to/3VhJ8Yg
In the tradition of Red Storm Rising and Red Metal, an American military force fights a desperate battle against an overwhelming enemy.
What started as a military coup in Pakistan has ignited South Asia and threatens to spread to the world's largest democracy in India.
American and British allies struggle to rescue Western civilians who have been cut off in Islamabad. What starts as a desperate race turns into a grim siege.
But the fate of a few innocents pales in comparison to one inescapable fact: Pakistan is a nuclear power and some of those weapons are unaccounted for.About the author
Walt Gragg lives in the Austin, Texas area with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is a retired attorney. Prior to law school, he spent a number of years in the military. His time with the Army involved many interesting assignments including three years in the middle of the Cold War at United States European Headquarters in Germany where the idea for
The RED LINE took shape.
In this assignment he was privy to many of the elements of the actual American plan in place at the time for the conduct of the defense of Germany. While there, he also participated in a number of war games that became the basis for many of the novel’s events.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Divine Economy: How Religions Compete for Wealth, Power, and People by Paul Seabright
May 26, 2024
The Divine Economy: How Religions Compete for Wealth, Power, and People by Paul Seabright
https://amzn.to/3KdDvEt
A novel economic interpretation of how religions have become so powerful in the modern world
Religion in the twenty-first century is alive and well across the world, despite its apparent decline in North America and parts of Europe. Vigorous competition between and within religious movements has led to their accumulating great power and wealth. Religions in many traditions have honed their competitive strategies over thousands of years. Today, they are big business; like businesses, they must recruit, raise funds, disburse budgets, manage facilities, organize transportation, motivate employees, and get their message out. In The Divine Economy, economist Paul Seabright argues that religious movements are a special kind of business: they are platforms, bringing together communities of members who seek many different things from one another—spiritual fulfilment, friendship and marriage networks, even business opportunities. Their function as platforms, he contends, is what has allowed religions to consolidate and wield power.
This power can be used for good, especially when religious movements provide their members with insurance against the shocks of modern life, and a sense of worth in their communities. It can also be used for harm: political leaders often instrumentalize religious movements for authoritarian ends, and religious leaders can exploit the trust of members to inflict sexual, emotional, financial or physical abuse, or to provoke violence against outsiders. Writing in a nonpartisan spirit, Seabright uses insights from economics to show how religion and secular society can work together in a world where some people feel no need for religion, but many continue to respond with enthusiasm to its call.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Profiteers How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs By Christopher Marquis
May 24, 2024
The Profiteers How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs By Christopher Marquis
https://amzn.to/3R0CbbB
An exposé of how society pays for corporations' "free lunch" and the cost of environmental damage, low wages, systemic discrimination, and cheap goods.
In an age when business leaders solemnly profess dedication to principles of environmental and social justice, Christopher Marquis’s provocative investigation into the real costs of doing business reveals the way that leaders of the corporate world gaslight to evade responsibilities by privatizing profits and socializing costs. “Who pays?” for the resulting climate and environmental damage, racism, low wages, and cheap goods: the average citizen and the taxpayer.
By bringing to light ideas that today are on the fringe but rapidly making their way into the mainstream, Marquis outlines a new regenerative paradigm for business in society. He tells of a group of pioneers trying to not just reform but transform the way business is conducted all over the world. By taking novel actions to reimagine business operations in responsible ways, minimize their negative impacts, and create new ways for business to properly absorb their hidden costs, these leaders provide blueprints to move the needle on vexing social and environmental issues.
What’s in it for leaders of the corporate world? The model of reform presented provides clear guidance on how to get ahead of the curve as an emerging economic order is formed. No business can lead from the front if it is morally-backward looking. History has shown time and again that those who get out in front of emerging changes in our social and environmental landscape protect themselves from inevitable eclipse.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Klansman’s Son: My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism: A Memoir by R. Derek Black
May 23, 2024
The Klansman’s Son: My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism: A Memoir by R. Derek Black
https://amzn.to/3V1mTF0
From the former heir-apparent to white nationalism, The Klansman’s Son is an astonishing memoir of a childhood built on fear, of breaking from a community of hate.
Derek Black was raised to take over the white nationalist movement in the United States. Their father, Don Black, was a former Grand Wizard in the Ku Klux Klan and started Stormfront, the internet’s first white supremacist website—Derek built the kids’ page. David Duke, was also their close family friend and mentor. Racist hatred, though often wrapped up in respectability, was all Derek knew.
Then, while in college in 2013, Derek publicly renounced white nationalism and apologized for their actions and the suffering that they had caused. The majority of their family stopped speaking to them, and they disappeared into academia, convinced that they had done so much harm that there was no place for them in public life. But in 2016, as they watched the rise of Donald Trump, they immediately recognized what they were hearing—the spread and mainstreaming of the hate they had helped cultivate—and they knew that they couldn’t stay silent.
This is a thoughtful, insightful, and moving account of a singular life, with important lessons for our troubled times. Derek can trace a uniquely insider account of the rise of white nationalism, and how a child indoctrinated with hate can become an anti-racist adult. Few understand the ideology, motivations, or tactics of the white nationalist movement like Derek, and few have ever made so profound a change. When coded language and creeping authoritarianism spread the ideas of white nationalists, this is an essential book with a powerful voice.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Global development executive discusses bridging the gap for vulnerable communities
May 22, 2024
Global development executive discusses bridging the gap for vulnerable communities
Gretchenvillegas.net
About the Guest(s):
Gretchen Viegas is a global development executive with over 25 years of experience in the field. She specializes in mission-driven, innovative programming for vulnerable communities through partnership development, impact scaling, and revenue growth. For the first 15 years of her career, Gretchen lived and worked in Latin America and East and Southern Africa. In the past decade, she has been forging partnerships between non-profits and for-profits to do business for good. Gretchen is passionate about finding solutions to global challenges and believes in the power of collaboration to create positive change.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Gretchen Viegas, a global development executive with extensive experience in the field. Gretchen shares her insights and experiences working in emerging markets and developing nations, where she focuses on helping vulnerable communities gain access to necessities such as clean water, food, housing, and education. She emphasizes the importance of listening to the needs of the community and working together to find sustainable solutions. Gretchen also discusses the role of for-profit and non-profit partnerships in addressing global challenges and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Key topics discussed in this episode include the impact of poverty, homelessness, and lack of clean water on communities worldwide, the need for collaboration between for-profit and non-profit sectors to address global challenges, the importance of empathy and understanding different cultures, and the role of youth in driving positive change.
Key Takeaways:
Global development is about partnering with vulnerable communities to help them access necessities and improve their quality of life.
Collaboration between for-profit and non-profit sectors is crucial in addressing global challenges and achieving sustainable development goals.
Understanding and empathizing with different cultures is essential for effective global development work.
The youth play a significant role in driving positive change and shaping the future of global development.
Businesses can make a profit while also making a positive impact on society and the environment.
Notable Quotes:
"It's not about showing up with the answers or with money and resources. It's about listening to what's important to the community and being a partner in finding solutions." - Gretchen Viegas
"We need the for-profits and the innovation and creativity, along with the nonprofit boots on the ground, to come together and solve the big challenges we face." - Gretchen Viegas
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Plan to Recover: Your Mini Journal for Recovery and Self-Discovery By Andrea M Epting
May 21, 2024
Plan to Recover: Your Mini Journal for Recovery and Self-Discovery By Andrea M Epting
https://amzn.to/4a9OCsi
Lightninginabottle.biz
Plan to Recover: Your Mini Journal for Recovery and Self-Discovery is an essential tool and helpful resource in the initial phases of any recovery and self discovery journey.
Thoughtfully curated and specifically designed for the person looking to achieve long-term success in recovery while gaining personal insight, awareness, emotional intelligence and spiritual integrity.
Use the “Plan to Recover” journal to stay recovery minded, practice priorities, and build healthy relationships with Self and Others - 12 hours at a time.
Your 90-day mini journal to get started on your recovery. Enjoy finding joy in the journey!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Home Run King: The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron by Dan Schlossberg
May 21, 2024
Home Run King: The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron by Dan Schlossberg
https://amzn.to/4apv5Ep
In the fifty years that have passed since Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run and supplanted Babe Ruth as baseball's home run king, his legend and legacy have only grown. Humble and modest to a fault, he always insisted that he didn't want people to forget Babe Ruth but only to remember Henry Aaron. Though he never had the benefit of playing in the media spotlight of New York or Los Angeles, he remains the career leader in total bases, runs batted in, and All-Star selections; shares records for home runs by brothers (with Tommie Aaron) and by teammates (with Eddie Mathews); and is remembered with respect and admiration for his outspoken advocacy of civil rights for all minorities.
Written by a lifelong Braves fan who became a sportswriter, this book traces Aaron's odyssey from the segregated south to the baseball world revolutionized by Jackie Robinson, who became an early an important ally against bigotry and prejudice. It reveals how the New York Giants nearly beat the Boston Braves in signing Aaron, when the young slugger caught his first break, and why he changed his hitting style after the Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta. Though he never won a Triple Crown or hit for the cycle, he won virtually every major honor, including an MVP award, a World Series ring, and a berth in the Baseball Hall of Fame. But he should have won more, as the author contends he was often taken for granted by voters (nine of whom left him off their Cooperstown ballots!).
Turn these pages to find out what home run Aaron considered his greatest, what pitcher proved his easiest mark, and what managers he liked or disliked the most. Even the disappointments are included -- his team's move south, its inability to establish a dynasty, and his quests to become a manager, general manager, or even Commissioner of Baseball. This is also a book of personal tragedy: the death of a child, a difficult divorce, and the stunning loss of the 43-year-old brother-in-law who became the first black GM. Not to mention the deluge of hate mail as it became obvious that he was approaching the most cherished record in sports.
Through it all, Henry Louis Aaron kept his composure, preferring to let his bat do the talking. He lacked the notoriety of Willie, Mickey & the Duke but he just might have been the best player in baseball history. He's certainly in the conversation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tom Clancy Act of Defiance By Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson Part of A Jack Ryan Novel
May 20, 2024
Tom Clancy Act of Defiance By Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson Part of A Jack Ryan Novel
https://amzn.to/3V80Xt1
A rogue nuclear Russian submarine is steaming toward the East Coast of the United States. For President Jack Ryan, memories of past events may seem stunningly vivid, but the dangers are terrifyingly real in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series.
US intelligence is reporting turmoil in the Russian navy. Their deadliest submarine, the Belgorod, has unexpectedly launched, and taken along with it a long list of questions. Who authorized the departure? What mission is it on? And, most disturbing of all, what weapons do the giant doors on the sub’s bow hide?
It's been four decades since a similar incident with the Soviet sub, Red October, ended happily, thanks to a young CIA analyst named Jack Ryan.
Now, President Jack Ryan finds himself with fleets of ships, squadrons of jets, and teams of SEALs at his command, but what he doesn’t have is insight into the plans of the Belgorod’s commander. It falls to a younger generation of Ryans to do the dangerous work that will reveal that information.
But there’s always a price to be paid. When the final moments tick away, will Jack Ryan have to choose between the safety of his country and the safety of his child?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hunter’s Daughter By Nicola Solvinic
May 19, 2024
The Hunter's Daughter By Nicola Solvinic
https://amzn.to/4aqP9q6
A hypnotic, sinister debut mystery about a seemingly good cop who is secretly the daughter of a notorious serial killer.
Anna Koray escaped her father’s darkness long ago. When she was a girl, her childhood memories were sealed away from her conscious mind by a controversial hypnosis treatment. She’s now a decorated sheriff’s lieutenant serving a rural county, conducting an ordinary life far from her father’s shadow.
When Anna kills a man in the line of duty, her suppressed memories return. She dreams of her beloved father, his hands red with blood, surrounded by flower-decked corpses he had sacrificed to the god of the forest.
To Anna’s horror, a serial killer emerges who is copying her father – and who knows who she really is. Is her father still alive, or is this the work of another? Will the killer expose her, destroying everything she has built for herself? Does she want him to?
But as she haunts the forest, using her father’s tricks to the hunt the killer, will she find what she needs most…or lose herself in the gathering darkness?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nicola Solvinic has a master’s degree in criminology and has worked in and around criminal justice for more than a decade. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and cats, where she is surrounded by a secret garden full of beehives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Unstoppable Franchisee: 7 Drivers of Next-Level Growth by Gary Prenevost
May 18, 2024
The Unstoppable Franchisee: 7 Drivers of Next-Level Growth by Gary Prenevost
https://amzn.to/3V46a4R
Selected by USA Today as a Top 10 Business Book To Help You Scale in 2024
BRONZE MEDAL WINNER – 2024 AXIOM BUSINESS BOOKS AWARD – ENTREPRENEURSHIP/SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY
Unlock your business’s full potential and achieve continuous growth with proven wisdom from top global franchisees and franchisors.
Why is incremental, year-over-year progress toward operational excellence elusive for so many franchisees? What distinguishes top-performing franchisees and their ability to build sustainable businesses? Through decades of experience working in the franchise industry, author and franchise consultant Gary Prenevost has seen firsthand that top performance isn’t reserved for a select few who possess a magical blend of personality traits, education, and work history. He asserts that any franchisee—regardless of brand, system, or market experience—can progressively scale their business if they apply seven key growth drivers.
Grow a Next-Level Mindset
Grow Your Awareness
Grow Your Operational Management Skills
Grow Your People
Master the System
Grow Your Interdependence
Cultivate the Neural Network of Your Business
Supported by extensive research and insights from more than 50 top-performing franchisees and franchisors across systems of all sizes, and accompanied by actionable workbook exercises, The Unstoppable Franchisee challenges current thinking about franchise ownership and management. No matter your industry, the strategies and systems presented here will enable you to spur engagement, generate growth, and drive profitability.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From Garage Startup to Multimillion Dollar Brand: The Journey of Beautiful Disaster Clothing
May 17, 2024
From Garage Startup to Multimillion Dollar Brand: The Journey of Beautiful Disaster Clothing
Bdrocks.com
About the Guest(s):
Christina DuVarney is the founder and CEO of Beautiful Disaster Clothing. With over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Christina has built her company from a garage startup to a multimillion-dollar brand. Growing up in a broken home with an alcoholic father, Christina learned resilience and self-reliance at a young age. She discovered the transformative power of fashion and realized that what you wear is a reflection of your inner strength and identity. Christina's journey showcases the power of resilience, determination, and creativity in overcoming adversity and building a successful business.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Christina DuVarney, the founder and CEO of Beautiful Disaster Clothing. Christina shares her inspiring journey of building her company from a garage startup to a multimillion-dollar brand. Growing up with an alcoholic father, Christina faced adversity from a young age, but she learned resilience and self-reliance. She discovered the power of fashion as a form of self-expression and empowerment. Christina discusses the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur, including the rapid changes in the digital landscape and the need to adapt to new technologies and platforms. She also shares her plans for the future, including strategic partnerships and expanding the product line. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and the belief that fashion can be a transformative force.
Key Takeaways:
Beautiful Disaster Clothing is a women empowerment brand that celebrates the beautifully broken and the perfectly imperfect.
Christina DuVarney's journey from a challenging childhood to a successful entrepreneur underscores the profound impact of resilience, determination, and the belief in the power of fashion as a form of self-expression.
Building a brand in the digital age comes with its own set of challenges, including the need to navigate social media platforms, algorithms, and the ever-changing digital landscape.
Strategic partnerships and alliances are crucial for scaling a business and reaching a wider audience.
The Beautiful Disaster tribe, consisting of hundreds of thousands of women, provides a supportive community where women can share their stories and find empowerment.
Notable Quotes:
"We like to celebrate the imperfections. We would not be who we are if we didn't fail." - Christina DuVarney
"You don't have to abandon everything and just jump in and suffer. You can build your dream in the pockets of your life." - Christina DuVarney
"A rising tide lifts all boats. It's important that we give back and lift each other up." - Christina DuVarney
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Main Character A Novel By Jaclyn Goldis
May 15, 2024
The Main Character A Novel By Jaclyn Goldis
A bestselling thriller author arranges a luxury train trip that is not what it appears to be in this electrifying modern homage to Agatha Christie from the author of the “tense and twisty” (Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author) The Chateau.
Reclusive, mysterious author Ginevra Ex is famous for her unusual approach to crafting her big bestselling thrillers: she hires real people and conducts intensive interviews, then fictionalizes them. Her latest main character, Rory, is thrilled when Ginevra presents her with an extravagant bonus—a lavish trip along Italy’s Mediterranean coast on the famed, newly renovated Orient Express. But when Rory boards the train, she’s stunned to discover that her brother, her best friend, and even her ex-fiancé are passengers, as well. All invited by Ginevra, all hiding secrets.
With each stop, from Cinque Terre to Rome to Positano, it becomes increasingly clear that Ginevra has masterminded the ultimate real life twisty plot with Rory as her main character. And as Ginevra’s deceptions mount, and the lies and machinations of Rory’s travel companions pile up, Rory begins to fear that her trip will culminate like one of Ginevra’s books: with a murder or two. In the opulent compartments of the iconic train, Rory must untangle the shocking reasons why Ginevra wanted them all aboard—and to what deadly end.
Another stylish and compulsively readable mystery from Jaclyn Goldis, this is the perfect read for fans of Ruth Ware, Lucy Foley, and Paula Hawkins.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in the Age of Intolerance by Africa Brooke
May 15, 2024
The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in the Age of Intolerance by Africa Brooke
https://amzn.to/3WI7Cet
AMAZON BEST BOOK OF MAY 2024
In our deeply divided, binary world, honest discussion is stressful for all sides. International thought leader Africa Brooke says there is another way: the Third Perspective.
In this manifesto, Africa teaches us how to return to critical thinking and reduce societal divides by opening our minds and being more self-questioning in difficult discussions. This book will help you figure out what you truly believe—as opposed to parroting or having knee-jerk reactions in conversation. You’ll learn to share your views, hear theirs, make a point you feel must be made, and try to find common ground without self-censorship or self-sabotage.
This personal guide helps readers move away from rigid thinking, allowing them to enter any potentially difficult discussion about politics, work, personal responsibility, race, sex, gender, religion — whatever the subject — while maintaining integrity, authenticity, and openness, and successfully expressing opinions while listening to contrary points of view.
Africa has built a successful business coaching an exclusive roster of high-profile clients seeking to handle themselves in the public eye. The tools offered in The Third Perspective have been honed over years of that experience: hers is a proven system that works. She offers readers a new path for communication, and because communication is everything, critical to building trust and fruitful relationships, a life transforming experience.
Africa Brooke’s framework has three pillars—Awareness, Responsibility, and Expression—that ask: what is stopping you from speaking your mind, what do you stand for, what are you willing to risk?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Building Success: A Toolbox for Coming Out on Top by Tommy Whitehead
May 14, 2024
Building Success: A Toolbox for Coming Out on Top by Tommy Whitehead
https://amzn.to/4akDetO
Tommywhitehead.com
Tomcosolutions.com
Know who you are.
Embrace what makes you different.
And don’t be afraid to be a little disruptive.
Success stories rarely follow straight lines, something Tommy Whitehead knows firsthand. His story of climbing out of poverty to run a hugely successful contracting firm has more twists and turns than a cheap garden hose. In this funny and authentic book, Tommy opens up about awkward pool conversations, hard hats with a message, and colossal failures that became huge opportunities.
His disruptor approach to the construction industry will show you how M&Ms can predict trends and how a simple hamburger can improve your accounting practices. Tommy is not your average contractor—and this book is not your average toolbox of tips.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases―And What We Can Do about It by Alex Edmans
May 14, 2024
May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases―And What We Can Do about It by Alex Edmans
https://amzn.to/3V02O31
How our biases cause us to fall for misinformation—and how to combat it.
Our lives are minefields of misinformation. It ripples through our social media feeds, our daily headlines, and the pronouncements of politicians, executives, and authors. Stories, statistics, and studies are everywhere, allowing people to find evidence to support whatever position they want. Many of these sources are flawed, yet by playing on our emotions and preying on our biases, they can gain widespread acceptance, warp our views, and distort our decisions.
In this eye-opening book, renowned economist Alex Edmans teaches us how to separate fact from fiction. Using colorful examples—from a wellness guru’s tragic but fabricated backstory to the blunders that led to the Deepwater Horizon disaster to the diet that ensnared millions yet hastened its founder’s death—Edmans highlights the biases that cause us to mistake statements for facts, facts for data, data for evidence, and evidence for proof.
Armed with the knowledge of what to guard against, he then provides a practical guide to combat this tide of misinformation. Going beyond simply checking the facts and explaining individual statistics, Edmans explores the relationships between statistics—the science of cause and effect—ultimately training us to think smarter, sharper, and more critically. May Contain Lies is an essential read for anyone who wants to make better sense of the world and better
About the author
Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School. Alex has a PhD from MIT as a Fulbright Scholar, and was previously a tenured professor at Wharton and an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Alex has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, testified in the UK Parliament, and given the TED talk “What to Trust in a Post-Truth World” and the TEDx talks “The Pie-Growing Mindset” and “The Social Responsibility of Business” with a combined 2.8 million views. He serves as non-executive director of the Investor Forum, on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Responsible Investing, and on Royal London Asset Management’s Responsible Investment Advisory Committee.
Alex’s book, “Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit”, was a Financial Times Book of the Year for 2020 and has been translated into nine languages, and he is a co-author of “Principles of Corporate Finance” (with Brealey, Myers, and Allen). He has won 25 teaching awards at Wharton and LBS and was named Professor of the Year by Poets & Quants in 2021. His latest book, "May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases – And What We Can Do About It" will be published by Penguin Random House in April 2024.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Everything Is Predictable: How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World by Tom Chivers
May 13, 2024
Everything Is Predictable: How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World by Tom Chivers
https://amzn.to/3wxZAKu
A captivating and user-friendly tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy.
At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But in Everything Is Predictable, Tom Chivers lays out how it affects every aspect of our lives. He explains why highly accurate screening tests can lead to false positives and how a failure to account for it in court has put innocent people in jail. A cornerstone of rational thought, many argue that Bayes’s theorem is a description of almost everything.
But who was the man who lent his name to this theorem? How did an 18th-century Presbyterian minister and amateur mathematician uncover a theorem that would affect fields as diverse as medicine, law, and artificial intelligence?
Fusing biography, razor-sharp science writing, and intellectual history, Everything Is Predictable is an entertaining tour of Bayes’s theorem and its impact on modern life, showing how a single compelling idea can have far reaching consequences.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Fred Moss: Helping People Find Their True Voice and Undo Mental Illness
May 13, 2024
Dr. Fred Moss: Helping People Find Their True Voice and Undo Mental Illness
https://findyourtruevoicebook.com/
Drfred360.com
Welcometohumanity.net
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Fred Moss is a mental health advocate, psychiatrist, keynote speaker, and author. With over 45 years of experience in the field, Dr. Moss has dedicated his career to helping people find their true voice and providing high-quality care. He is the creator of Welcome to Humanity, the True Voice Course, and the Moss Method. Dr. Moss has traveled around the world, studying mental health practices in different cultures and sharing his expertise through podcasts, workshops, and coaching sessions. He is passionate about promoting authentic communication and connection as the foundation for healing and personal growth.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Dr. Fred Moss, a psychiatrist and mental health advocate. Dr. Moss shares his journey from being a childcare worker to becoming a psychiatrist and his realization that authentic communication is the key to healing. He discusses the impact of psychiatric medications and the importance of finding one's true voice. Dr. Moss introduces the concept of the Moss Method, a holistic approach to mental health that focuses on gratitude, mindfulness, nutrition, and other factors that contribute to overall well-being. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their authentic selves and connect with others on a deeper level.
Key Takeaways:
Authentic communication is more powerful than agreement. Speaking from our true selves allows for genuine connection and opens up space for others to be authentic as well.
Many people have learned to pretend to be someone they're not in order to protect themselves, but this can lead to feelings of disconnection and unhappiness.
The Moss Method, developed by Dr. Moss, emphasizes gratitude, mindfulness, nutrition, and other practices that promote overall well-being and help individuals align with their true selves.
Psychiatric medications can be helpful for some individuals, but they can also cause imbalances and perpetuate symptoms. It's important to consider alternative approaches and explore the root causes of mental health issues.
Finding one's true voice and speaking authentically is a powerful form of healing. It allows individuals to connect with others on a deeper level and embrace the full range of human experiences.
Notable Quotes:
"Being authentic and speaking from our genuine core values and inner self allows us to be free from the burden of pretending and remembering who we're supposed to be." - Dr. Fred Moss
"Authenticity is even more powerful than agreement. Even in times of disagreement, speaking authentically creates a space for genuine connection and understanding." - Dr. Fred Moss
"When we connect with others and share our authentic selves, healing takes place. It's a reminder that we're not alone in our experiences." - Dr. Fred Moss
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Justin Fortier, Founder, CEO/CTO of FYC Labs Discusses Scaling Services Businesses and the Future of AI
May 12, 2024
Justin Fortier, Founder, CEO/CTO of FYC Labs Discusses Scaling Services Businesses and the Future of AI
FYC Labs: fyclabs.com
Fractal Group: fractalgroup.io
Accru: Accru.co
About the Guest(s):
Justin is the founder and CEO/CTO of FYC Labs, a boutique dev and design agency specializing in web development and software solutions. With a background in tech entrepreneurship, Justin has built a successful career as a tech entrepreneur, advisor, and influencer. He has worked with notable clients such as National University, Budweiser, and Pepsi, and has been recognized for his expertise in web design and development. Justin holds top-level technical and business advisory positions at various companies, including 11.2 Ventures, Blush Design Incorporated, Ed ORF Finance, and Inter Ratio Corporation.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Justin, the founder and CEO/CTO of FYC Labs. They discuss Justin's journey as a tech entrepreneur, his insights on building a successful company, and the unique approach FYC Labs takes in providing web development and design services. Justin shares his experiences in scaling a services business and introduces the concept of the Fractal Group, a consortium of businesses that collaborate and support each other. They also touch on the future of AI and its impact on creativity and human existence.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
Justin's background and journey as a tech entrepreneur
The challenges of scaling a services business
The concept of the Fractal Group and its benefits for small businesses
The future of AI and its implications for creativity and human existence
Key Takeaways:
Scaling a services business can be challenging due to the limitations of reselling time and the need for highly skilled talent.
The Fractal Group model, which involves collaborating with other businesses and sharing resources, can help overcome the scalability issues of a services business.
AI has the potential to enhance creativity and enable new possibilities in various industries.
The future of AI raises ethical concerns, such as deep fakes and the spread of misinformation, which need to be addressed.
The younger generation, particularly Gen Z, shows promise in terms of emotional intelligence and adapting to technological advancements.
Notable Quotes:
"I just knew at that point this was gonna happen. I cannot see myself working anywhere else. I can't see myself not having a piece at the top." - Justin
"We're keeping the agency small enough. We're at 50 people, which isn't tiny by any means, but it's also not a big roster that you're gonna pick from. So that's what's kind of unique." - Justin
"The more extremely is watching my kids grow up with this because I'll probably be curmudgeonly and old by the time it all hits you." - Justin
"AI enabled you as someone who basically didn't have the design skill or whatever it may be. It unlocked that particular blocker for you." - Justin
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tibetan Pharmacy Offers Advanced CBD Formulas for Healing and Pain Relief
May 12, 2024
Tibetan Pharmacy Offers Advanced CBD Formulas for Healing and Pain Relief
Jampha.com
About the Guest(s):
Trinn Hatch is the founder of Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy, a company that specializes in creating advanced expressions of plant medicine. Tr was born into a multi-generational military family and spent over 10 years providing personal security to various high-profile individuals. However, his career and health took a turn when he was assaulted and left with a severely broken leg. This incident led him on a journey to find healing, and he discovered the power of CBD and terpenes. Trinn Hatch and his wife started Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy to share their knowledge and provide high-quality CBD products to others.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Trinn Hatch, the founder of Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy. Trinn Hatch shares his personal journey of healing after a severe leg injury and how he discovered the benefits of CBD and terpenes. He explains how Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy combines ancient Tibetan healing science with modern advancements to create advanced plant medicine. Trinn Hatch discusses the importance of terpenes in plant medicine and how they enhance the healing potential of botanicals. He also highlights the various products offered by Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy, including tinctured infusions, Tibetan pill medicines, and SETI formulas. Trinn Hatch emphasizes the importance of using clean and tested CBD products and shares his own experience with tainted CBD oil. He concludes by discussing the transformative power of Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy's formulas and how they can support the body's innate healing systems.
Key Takeaways:
Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy combines ancient Tibetan healing science with modern advancements to create advanced plant medicine.
Terpenes are the constituents of plants responsible for environmental balance and hold the healing potential of the plant.
Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy offers a wide range of products, including tinctured infusions, Tibetan pill medicines, and SETI formulas.
It is crucial to use clean and tested CBD products to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy's formulas can support the body's innate healing systems and provide relief from various health issues.
Notable Quotes:
"When you remove inflammation from the body, the body is able to heal and regenerate itself." - Trinn Hatch
"CBD is marvelous for relieving inflammation, and when combined with terpenes, it enhances the healing potential of botanicals." - Trinn Hatch
"Our bodies have innate healing systems that, when brought online, can bring us back into health and balance." - Trinn Hatch
"Inflammation and parasites are the silent killers that can block physical healing." - Trinn Hatch
"Activating the heart's electromagnetic field can open the third eye to greater inspiration, intuition, and inner vision." - Trinn Hatch
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tax Debt Rule #1: There’s ALWAYS A Solution by Morgan Q. Anderson EA
May 09, 2024
Tax Debt Rule #1: There's ALWAYS A Solution by Morgan Q. Anderson EA
https://amzn.to/3UUJhB4
Goldenliontaxsolutions.com
Do you have a tax debt owed to the IRS or state that keeps you awake at night? Are you a tax professional with clients who have a tax debt and are unsure how to help them? Look no further—this book can help!
With over 24 years in the tax debt resolution industry, Morgan Q. Anderson, EA, summarizes in Tax Debt Rule #1: There's ALWAYS a Solution the many facets of dealing with a tax debt issue. This book provides easy-to-digest summaries of how tax agencies aggressively handle a tax debt situation and the options available to stop them in their tracks. Summaries of the most common tax debt resolution strategies are shared, as are stories of taxpayers with similar situations and their journey to bring the situation to a final resolution.
This book was written to help taxpayers with past-due tax debt and their trusted professionals gain confidence that there is ALWAYS a solution available. All it takes is following the guidance provided and taking one step at a time to get there!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Send Me The True Story of a Mother at War By Marty Skovlund, Jr., Joe Kent
May 09, 2024
Send Me The True Story of a Mother at War By Marty Skovlund, Jr., Joe Kent
https://amzn.to/44xpQRI
The extraordinary story of American special operator and trailblazer Shannon Kent, who hunted high value targets on classified missions in the most dangerous locales on earth while trying to balance her life as a wife and mother.
Of the 1.3 million active-duty service members in the US military, only a tiny fraction are selected as “operators.” Shannon Kent was one of the first women to serve at this level and was widely recognized as one of the best.
Shannon served as a Navy cryptologic technician, responsible for signals intelligence and electronic warfare, but her proficiency with language set her apart. She was assigned to a unit so secretive that its name can’t even be printed here, where she worked clandestinely to hunt the most wanted terrorists in the world.
Send Me is Shannon’s heroic life story, revealing the truth of both her work and the challenges she faced while trying to raise a family with her husband Joe, himself a Special Forces soldier. He and Shannon met in a war zone, their love forged during a special operations training course, their dedication spanning multiple combat deployments and the birth of their two boys.
It is the legacy of an extraordinary woman who rose to the apex of the military, working with the most elite forces in the world, lifting the veil from the life of a Special Forces family to share their duty, sacrifice, and humanity.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Magician and TikTok Star Justin Flom Talks About Hacking Algorithms and Creating Viral Content
May 08, 2024
Magician and TikTok Star Justin Flom Talks About Hacking Algorithms and Creating Viral Content
Justin Flom's official website: justinflom.com
Justin Flom on YouTube: youtube.com/justinflom
Justin Flom on TikTok: tiktok.com/@justinflom
About the Guest(s):
Justin Flom is a magician, musician, and social media influencer known for his creative and captivating content. He has gained billions of views on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, where he combines magic tricks, spray paint art, and whimsical trap doors to entertain and engage his audience. Justin's unconventional approach to content creation and his ability to hack algorithms have made him one of the top creators in the influencer economy. He has performed for major brands like Coca-Cola and Heineken and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of magic and entertainment.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Justin Flom, a magician and social media influencer who has mastered the art of captivating audiences on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Justin shares his insights on how to hack algorithms and create content that resonates with viewers. He discusses the importance of understanding the preferences of the internet and tailoring content to meet those preferences. Justin also talks about his transition from live entertainment to the digital world and how he has found more fulfillment and freedom in creating without the limitations of traditional magic tricks. He shares his creative process, the role of data in content creation, and the future of social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the preferences of the internet and tailoring content to meet those preferences is key to success in the influencer economy.
The barrier to exit on social media platforms is low, so creators need to grab the audience's attention and engage them to keep them watching.
Magic tricks may not perform as well on social media platforms because viewers are skeptical of camera tricks and are looking for content that feels relatable and achievable.
Combining real-world problems with art and creativity can create engaging and entertaining content that resonates with viewers.
The future of content creation and monetization may lie in sponsored content and partnerships with brands.
Notable Quotes:
"The lower the barrier to exit, the better you have to be or the more tailored to that audience member you need to be." - Justin Flom
"If you can stop the swipe, grab their attention, and engage them for the length of that content, that's how you win the feed." - Justin Flom
"Magic is actually quite limiting. It's the impossible. Once you limit it down, you've got 10 effects that you're gonna do different iterations of." - Justin Flom
"The world would be a better place for magicians if everyone knew about as much magic as my dad, who's an amateur magician." - Justin Flom
"The algorithms are gonna help you find your audience. Do all of the things, do it all right now, and don't worry about the production value or how you look." - Justin Flom
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover Your Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni: A Game-Changing Assessment
May 07, 2024
Discover Your Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni: A Game-Changing Assessment
Workinggenius.com
Tablegroup.com
About the Guest(s):
Patrick Lencioni is a renowned author, speaker, and consultant in the field of leadership and teamwork. He is the co-founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm that focuses on organizational health. Lencioni has written 13 books, including the best-selling "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and his most recent work, "The Six Types of Working Genius." With over 20 years of experience, Lencioni has helped numerous executives and teams improve their leadership skills and create healthier organizations.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Patrick Lencioni, author and leadership expert. Lencioni discusses his latest book, "The Six Types of Working Genius," and how understanding our unique working genius can transform our work lives. Lencioni explains the six types of working genius: wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and aligning our work tasks with our natural talents and passions. Lencioni also shares insights on teamwork, organizational health, and the power of embracing our strengths.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding our working genius can help us find joy and fulfillment in our work.
Each person has two core working geniuses that energize and engage them.
Recognizing and leveraging our working geniuses can lead to greater productivity and satisfaction.
Building teams with diverse working geniuses can create a balanced and effective workforce.
Self-awareness and embracing our strengths are key to finding fulfillment in our careers.
Notable Quotes:
"If you're really smart and your human side is broken, you're not gonna be successful." - Patrick Lencioni
"One man's trash is another man's treasure." - Patrick Lencioni
"Humility is not the denial of what is true." - Patrick Lencioni
"Teams build companies, not individuals." - Patrick Lencioni
"Life is not meant to be spent doing something you hate." - Patrick Lencioni
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics By Jo Boaler
May 07, 2024
Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics By Jo Boaler
https://amzn.to/3QyFjeP
From Stanford professor, author of Limitless Mind, youcubed.org founder, and leading expert in the field of mathematics education Jo Boaler comes a groundbreaking guide to finding joy and understanding by adopting a diverse approach to learning math.
“Every once in a while, someone revolutionizes an approach to a difficult subject and changes it forever. That is what Jo Boaler has done for math. Fresh, smart, and inclusive, Jo Boaler's strategy eschews the one-size-fits-a-few approach and instead allows math to be seen and solved by everyone. A huge achievement. Math-ish is the only math book I’ve ever enjoyed reading in my entire life. Honestly.” -Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry
Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation. Stanford researcher, mathematics education professor, and the leading expert on math learning Dr. Jo Boaler argues that our differences are the key to unlocking our greatest mathematics potential.
In Math-ish, Boaler shares new neuroscientific research on how embracing the concept of “math-ish”—a theory of mathematics as it exists in the real world—changes the way we think about mathematics, data, and ourselves. When we can see the value of diversity among people and multi-faceted approaches to learning math, we are free to truly flourish. Utilizing the latest research on math education, Jo guides us through seven principles that can radically reframe our relationship with the subject:
• The power of mindset on learning
• Utilizing a visual approach to math
• The impact of physical movement and communication on understanding
• Understanding the value of an "ish" perspective - in mathematics and beyond
• The importance of connected and flexible knowledge
• New data on diverse teaching modes that work with different learning styles, not against them
• The value of diversity in learning mathematics—and beyond
When mathematics is approached more broadly, inclusively, and with a greater sense of wonder and play—when we value the different ways people see, approach, and understand it—we empower ourselves and gain a beneficial understanding of its value in our lives.
About the author
Dr Jo Boaler is the Nomellini-Olivier Professor of Education at Stanford University and co-founder of youcubed and Struggly. Formerly the Marie Curie Professor of Mathematics Education for England, a mathematics teacher in London comprehensive schools and a researcher at King’s College, London. She is the author of eighteen books, the most recent being: Math-ish:Finding Creativity, Diversity and Meaning in Mathematics, published by Harper Collins. She was listed as one of 8 educators changing the face of education by the BBC
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Ballad of Darcy and Russell By Morgan Matson
May 05, 2024
The Ballad of Darcy and Russell By Morgan Matson
https://amzn.to/44v64qj
From New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson comes a sweeping romantic novel about love, fate…and that one night that can change everything.
Darcy believes in love at first sight.
Even though it’s never happened to her, she’s spent her whole life waiting for that perfect, magical moment. But right now, her life is anything but perfect. In the aftermath of a music festival, she’s stranded at a bus station until morning—the day before she leaves for college. Her phone is dead, she has no cash, and she’s convinced nothing good can come of this night…but then she meets Russell.
Russell. Cute and nice, funny, and kind. She knows this is the moment—and the guy—she’s been waiting for. And they have until sunrise to walk and talk and connect.
Over the course of this one fateful night—filled with football field picnics, night swimming, and escape-artist dogs—Darcy and Russell’s lives will change forever. They’ll discover things they never imagined about each other…and about themselves.
But can you really know someone after only a handful of hours? Is it possible to fall in love in just one day?
And is it worth saying hello…when you know you’re destined for a goodbye?
Morgan Matson is the New York Times bestselling author of six books for teens, including Since You’ve Been Gone and Save the Date, and the middle grade novel The Firefly Summer. She lives in Los Angeles but spends part of every summer in the Pocono Mountains.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For (The W. E. B. Du Bois Lectures) by Eddie Glaude Jr.
May 04, 2024
We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For (The W. E. B. Du Bois Lectures) by Eddie Glaude Jr.
https://amzn.to/3JQZWyM
We are more than the circumstances of our lives, and what we do matters. In We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For, one of the nation’s preeminent scholars and a New York Times bestselling author, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., makes the case that the hard work of becoming a better person should be a critical feature of Black politics. Through virtuoso interpretations of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Ella Baker, Glaude shows how we have the power to be the heroes that our democracy so desperately requires.
Based on the Du Bois Lectures delivered at Harvard University, the book begins with Glaude’s unease with the Obama years. He felt then, and does even more urgently now, that the excitement around the Obama presidency constrained our politics as we turned to yet another prophet-like figure. He examines his personal history and the traditions that both shape and overwhelm his own voice.
Glaude weaves anecdotes about his evolving views on Black politics together with the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Dewey, Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Ralph Ellison, encouraging us to reflect on the lessons of these great thinkers and address imaginatively the challenges of our day in voices uniquely our own.
Narrated with passion and philosophical intensity, this book is a powerful reminder that if American democracy is to survive, we must step out from under the shadows of past giants to build a better society―one that derives its strength from the pew, not the pulpit.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chris Pistorius: Helping Dentists Succeed in Online Marketing
May 03, 2024
Chris Pistorius: Helping Dentists Succeed in Online Marketing
About the Guest(s):
Chris Pistorius is an expert in local marketing and the founder of KickStart Dental, a top-rated local marketing agency in the United States. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Chris has refined marketing strategies that drive real growth for small businesses. He has worked with online giants like Google, AOL, Time Warner, and MapQuest. Chris specializes in helping dental practices effectively market themselves online and attract new patients. He is also the author of the book "The Ultimate Guide to Internet Marketing for Dentists."
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Chris Pistorius, the founder of KickStart Dental and an expert in local marketing. They discuss the challenges faced by dental practices in today's competitive market and the importance of effective marketing strategies. Chris shares insights from his book, "The Ultimate Guide to Internet Marketing for Dentists," and explains how his agency helps dental practices untangle the complexities of online marketing. They delve into topics such as SEO, social media advertising, website design, and the importance of building relationships with patients. Listeners will gain valuable insights into marketing strategies that can drive real growth for their dental practices.
Key Takeaways:
Dental practices face increasing competition, and it is crucial for them to have effective marketing strategies to attract new patients.
Local marketing is essential for dental practices, and strategies need to be customized based on the demographics of the target market.
Building relationships with patients is key to successful marketing, and social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn can be effective tools for reaching and engaging with potential patients.
Websites play a crucial role in marketing dental practices, serving as a hub for all marketing activities and providing a platform to showcase services and build trust with potential patients.
Tracking and analyzing the quality of leads generated through marketing campaigns is essential to ensure a return on investment and make data-driven decisions.
Notable Quotes:
"Dentists just want to be dentists most of the time. But you're also a business owner, and you've got to do everything you can to make sure that your business is successful." - Chris Pistorius
"Marketing does cost a little money, but if it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. You've got to be committed to it for a little while." - Chris Pistorius
"Your website needs to be able to tell people just enough to get them to want to raise their hand and take the next step." - Chris Pistorius
Resources:
KickStart Dental - Chris Pistorius' agency website
To listen to the full episode and gain valuable insights into effective marketing strategies for dental practices, tune in to the [Chris Voss Show](insert podcast link). Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations with industry experts.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Stranger I Wed (The Doves of New York) by Harper St. George
May 02, 2024
The Stranger I Wed (The Doves of New York) by Harper St. George
https://amzn.to/3UIihVh
New to wealth and to London high society, American heiress Cora Dove discovers that with the right man, marriage might not be such an inconvenience after all. . . .
Cora Dove and her sisters’ questionable legitimacy has been the lifelong subject of New York’s gossipmongers and a continual stain on their father’s reputation. So when the girls each receive a generous, guilt-induced dowry from their dying grandmother, the sly Mr. Hathaway vows to release their funds only if Cora and her sisters can procure suitable husbands—far from New York. For Cora, England is a fresh start. She has no delusions of love, but a husband who will respect her independence? That’s an earl worth fighting for.
Enter: Leopold Brendon, Earl of Devonworth, a no-nonsense member of Parliament whose plan to pass a Public Health bill that would provide clean water to the working class requires the backing of a wealthy wife. He just never expected to crave Cora’s touch or yearn to hear her thoughts on his campaign—or to discover that his seemingly perfect bride protects so many secrets...
But secrets have a way of bubbling to the surface, and Devonworth has a few of his own. With their pasts laid bare and Cora’s budding passion for women’s rights taking a dangerous turn, they’ll learn the true cost of losing their heart to a stranger—and that love is worth any price.
About the author
Harper St. George was raised in the rural backwoods of Alabama and along the tranquil coast of northwest Florida. It was a setting filled with stories of the old days that instilled in her a love of history, romance, and adventure. By high school, she had discovered the historical romance novel which combined all of those elements into one perfect package. She has been hooked ever since.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The States of the Earth: An Ecological and Racial History of Secularization by Mohamed Amer Meziane
May 01, 2024
The States of the Earth: An Ecological and Racial History of Secularization by Mohamed Amer Meziane
https://amzn.to/4bkJ2oc
How the disenchantment of empire led to climate change
While industrial states competed to colonize Asia and Africa in the nineteenth century, conversion to Christianity was replaced by a civilizing mission. This new secular impetus strode hand in hand with racial capitalism in the age of empires: a terrestrial paradise was to be achieved through accumulation and the ravaging of nature.
Far from a defence of religion, The States of the Earth argues that phenomena such as evangelism and political Islam are best understood as products of empire and secularization. In a world where material technology was considered divine, religious and secular forces both tried to achieve Heaven on Earth by destroying Earth itself.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – ELEARNING GOLD – THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR LEADERS: How to Achieve Excellence in Your Distance Education & Training Program by Annette Levesque
Apr 30, 2024
ELEARNING GOLD - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR LEADERS: How to Achieve Excellence in Your Distance Education & Training Program by Annette Levesque
https://amzn.to/4dkLg8F
Annettelevesque.com
*Silver Winner 2024 Literary Titan Book Awards*
*Winner, Best Book in Education, 2023 International Firebird Book Awards*
*Silver Winner, 2023 Nonfiction Book Awards*
The world is changing quickly, and the way in which we learn and educate others must adapt along with it. With technology at the crux of all learning, leaders must have a strong grasp on how to create and deliver effective learning and training experiences.
In Annette Levesque's new guide Elearning Gold: The Ultimate Guide for Leaders, she facilitates leaders and educators as they navigate the challenging world of virtual education and training programs. Levesque, an experienced leader and education expert, offers practical insights and strategies to help you catapult your learning programs to the next level. From building and launching a virtual learning environment to creating effective policies and strategies for operational excellence, this guide is your key to success.
The Elearning Gold roadmap takes its readers on a journey of knowledge, focusing on:
*Virtual Learning Success Criteria
*Digital Age Learning Models, Including Blended Learning
*How to Increase Course Completion Rates and Learner Engagement
*Building Your Learning Community
*What Leaders Need to Know About Learning Management Systems
*Managing Academic Misconduct in your Virtual Learning Program
*How to Plan Your Virtual World Launch or Update
*The Future of AI and Chatbots in Education
Relinquish what you thought you knew as an education expert or trainer and embrace this new ideology on how to reach all learners—especially online. These strategies and techniques will help you create elearning systems and content that meet the needs of learners today and also prepares them for tomorrow.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – You’ve Got The Power: 6 Principles for Business Success by Clare White
Apr 29, 2024
You've Got The Power: 6 Principles for Business Success by Clare White
https://amzn.to/3U9Hlmw
Connectedcx.org.uk
Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or solopreneur?
Are you a business leader whose business is ‘stuck’?
Are you intrigued by what makes businesses successful?
‘You’ve Got The Power’ is an engaging narrative woven with relatable case studies to inspire business leaders. The book will arm you with the knowledge, strategies, and inspiration needed to elevate your organization to new heights.
Clare’s extensive research combined with her firsthand experience, has led her to pinpoint six fundamental principles for business success. She not only illuminates the core principles but also provides actionable insights, enabling you to craft a roadmap tailored to your business's needs.
Clare White is Managing Director of Connected CX, a consultancy committed to solving business problems with customer centric solutions. With over two decades of experience in corporate business, her mission is clear: to share her wealth of knowledge and empower leaders to realize their business's full potential.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – EXPERT IN YOU: Build a Lucrative and Impactful Coaching & Consulting Business from Your Xpertise by Ann L. Carden
Apr 29, 2024
EXPERT IN YOU: Build a Lucrative and Impactful Coaching & Consulting Business from Your Xpertise by Ann L. Carden
https://amzn.to/3JEq3sY
What would your life look like if you could consistently bring in $15, 20k, 50k or even $100k or more a MONTH? What would your life look like if you were consistently bringing in high-paying, high-value clients you love working with and who appreciate you?I am going to give you what I found to be the winning formula I use myself and teach others to do. The BEAUTIFUL thing is, once you get things working right, you will have a rinse-and-repeat system you can count on to build a dream business. From there, you can scale and leverage your business to achieve an even higher level of success. Many coaches and consultants are out there flailing in the wind to try to have success. One month they have many clients with a high income but then they lose a couple of clients and they are back down again. Being on the income roller-coaster is no way to run or enjoy your business. My first business started in 1991 after leaving a thirteen-year corporate business management position to stay home and raise my babies. Making a move from the west coast to the Midwest to be closer to family, we clearly didn’t think through all the obstacles we would face. Because of the financial struggles we experienced, I started my entrepreneurial journey that would span over twenty-nine years (as I am writing this book.) Over the twenty-nine years, I have built six businesses from the ground up and have sold five of them for significant profits. My coaching and consulting business is my sixth successful business. Over the years I have finally “dialed in” what it takes to have a multiple-six-figure or beyond coaching and consulting business you can love, helping clients get great results, making a great income, while still having freedom in your life. These things are why I am writing this book for you. This book is for the success-minded coaches and consultants or professional service providers who want to reach a higher level in their business. In this book, I am going to provide you with a step-by-step strategic game plan to reach your next level. My hope is when you implement what you learn from this book it will help you change your business and your life. I’m going to teach you how to plan the business and income you want, how to get clients, how to deliver your services, and scale a coaching and consulting business. This book, “EXPERT IN YOU” – Build a Lucrative and Impactful Coaching and Consulting Business From Your Xpertise, is a strategic game-plan for you. There are plenty of coaches just getting started in their business and they may be earning a few thousand dollars a month on a consistent basis, but they are barely getting by. Making low monthly revenue makes it difficult financially to invest in themselves or their business for growth. A lack of financial resources will limit their influence, impact, and freedom. They ultimately can’t scale their business because they don’t have consistent leads, appointments, clients, or money. Many more coaches and consultants become trapped in the way they build their business and as a result, they struggle to have the freedom they desire or the money they deserve. This results in coaches having to work with difficult clients; taking anyone who can pay them (even if it is a little.) Because they struggle financially, they often aren’t able to develop a working process or systems to reach higher levels of revenue or income.I am here to tell you that the strategies and plans I have put into this book are not the only way to build a lucrative business, but they are the effective strategies I use and teach that has allowed me to build a business beyond my wildest dreams, without sacrificing the quality of my life. You can have this too!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors by Scott Mautz
Apr 25, 2024
The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors by Scott Mautz
https://amzn.to/3QeDkvJ
Manage yourself internally so you can lead better externally
Award-winning, bestselling author Scott Mautz defines mental strength as the ability to self-regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve exceptional outcomes, despite adversity. It’s the leadership superpower of our times. Mentally strong leaders are confident and in control of themselves and their environment; they have endurance, are disciplined, and external stressors make their decision-making sharper. They’re a safe port in a storm for their team.
The Mentally Strong Leader gives readers a mental exercise plan to become such a leader. Readers will walk away with a menu of over 50 proven tools they can choose from to build a tailored set of habits in six areas that will make them mentally stronger:
Fortitude
Decision-making
Confidence
Goal-focus
Boldness
Messaging
Inspired by Mautz’s hit LinkedIn Learning course, “10 Habits of Mentally Strong People,” his 25 years leading some of Procter & Gamble’s multi-billion-dollar businesses, and over 30 years of studying this topic, The Mentally Strong Leader relies on mental models, data and research, habit-building science, and practical tools and exercises to create enduring understandings for readers. Mautz begins with a compelling explanation of the power of mental strength, and offers a Mental Strength Self-Assessment. He finishes, as he has in his past titles, like Leading from the Middle, and Make it Matter, by providing a Mental Action Plan (MAP) to help readers create their own, tailored practice.
About the author
● Scott Mautz is a popular business-inspirational keynote speaker who talks and trains internationally on leadership/self-
leadership, world-class teams, employee engagement, thriving in change, peak performance, and creating meaning at work
● He’s a former Procter & Gamble senior executive who successfully ran four of the company’s largest multi-billion dollar
businesses all while transforming organizational health scores along the way
● He's a multi award-winning author who's books include: Leading from the Middle, Find the Fire, and Make It Matter
● Scott is Faculty at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Education, where he teaches others-oriented
leadership and the secret to sustaining motivation
● He’s been named a “CEO Thought-leader” by The Chief Executives Guild and a "Top 50 Leadership Innovator" by Inc.com,
where he was a top columnist with well over 1 million monthly readers
● Scott’s the CEO of Profound Performance™, a keynote, training, and coaching company that helps you ignite profound
performance
● He’s a frequent guest across national media
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Esteban: Love’s Irony (The Esteban Book) by Fish Nealman
Apr 24, 2024
Esteban: Love's Irony (The Esteban Book) by Fish Nealman
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Embark on Esteban's captivating journey of resilience and self-discovery in "Love's Irony." From the evocative streets of Las Cruces, where he battles illness and solitude while revitalizing a forgotten church community, to the vibrant city of Kochi in southwest India, Esteban's life takes unexpected turns.
In Kochi, amidst fulfilling duties and encountering fascinating individuals, Esteban discovers an unexpected source of joy. His path intersects with Aja, the head nurse, and their connection defies the conventional boundaries of their roles. However, their burgeoning romance faces challenges, especially as Aja grapples with her identity as a practicing nun. Their complex relationship unfolds within the hospital's corridors, leading to a heart-wrenching separation as Aja prioritizes her faith.
Driven by heartache and divine guidance, Esteban seeks solace in Macau, only to experience the capricious nature of fate. From fleeting triumph to sudden deportation, Esteban's journey through love's irony is a rollercoaster of emotions. Join him as he navigates through life's unpredictable twists, exploring the depths of human connection and the profound irony that accompanies love's journey.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Free and First: Unlocking Your Ultimate Life by Elizabeth Jane
Apr 24, 2024
Free and First: Unlocking Your Ultimate Life by Elizabeth Jane
Elizabeth Jane openly shares her transformational journey to encourage us to fully embark on our own, to become the master of our mind and leader of our life.
Elizabeth’s story is interlaced with easy-to-use tools, based on her learnings from her spiritual teachers, and her intense time living in an Indian ashram.
Elizabeth’s emerging intuitive art and poetry emanate their own healing energy and are cleverly interwoven to reinforce the wisdom of her words.
A must-read for anyone wanting to embrace the best of what life has to offer.
“This is a deeply personal story in which the author shares her journey of self-discovery. This book enables readers to identify the subconscious factors that influence their everyday perceptions of themselves and how these factors, in turn, affect their lives. Throughout the book, the author highlights negative influences which impact on self-worth, the importance of being true to oneself, and acknowledging one’s needs and emotions. She also provides many techniques and additional resources to help the reader better understand their innermost thoughts and help them move forward to achieve an ‘ultimate life’. The book also includes a number of original poems and artworks which the author has created during her continuing journey.”
About the author
Elizabeth Jane is a painter, poet, writer and author.
She has four adult children and lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and later qualified as a primary school teacher. She now directs her focus towards her creative talents, through which she hopes to inspire others to live their best life.
An eternal optimist, believing obstacles to be opportunities, Elizabeth has always enjoyed uplifting people. Just recently she has found her true joy in creating, whether with interior or landscape design, painting, poetry or writing. She believes that creative therapy is the best way to unlock your joy and true potential, to live your best life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bragg Live Foods CEO Discusses Earth Day and Healthy Living
Apr 23, 2024
Bragg Live Foods CEO Discusses Earth Day and Healthy Living
Bragg.com
About the Guest(s):
Linda Boardman is the CEO of Bragg Live Foods. She has a degree from Harvard University and began her career with Ocean Spray cranberries. Linda has a long history in the food industry, including working at Whole Foods Market and Applegate Farms. She is passionate about the natural food space and is committed to promoting healthy living through Bragg's products.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss interviews CEOs, authors, thought leaders, and visionaries. In this episode, Chris interviews Linda Boardman, the CEO of Bragg Live Foods. Bragg is a company with a rich history in the health food industry, founded over a hundred years ago by Paul Bragg. Linda shares the story of Bragg's origins and its mission to inspire and nourish healthy living. She also discusses the benefits of apple cider vinegar and how Bragg is making it more convenient for people to incorporate into their daily routines. Linda emphasizes the importance of education and providing access to healthy foods, and highlights Bragg's commitment to organic agriculture and sustainability.
Key Takeaways:
Bragg Live Foods was founded over a hundred years ago by Paul Bragg, a passionate health educator who promoted a healthy plant-based diet, exercise, and the use of apple cider vinegar.
Bragg is committed to providing convenient and innovative products that make it easier for people to incorporate apple cider vinegar into their daily routines.
Apple cider vinegar has been studied for its health benefits, including managing blood sugar spikes, supporting weight management, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Bragg offers a range of apple cider vinegar products, including flavored varieties and convenient capsules, to cater to different preferences and lifestyles.
Bragg is a certified B Corp and is dedicated to promoting organic agriculture, sustainability, and educating people about the benefits of healthy living.
Notable Quotes:
"We really try to look at our drinks and make sure that they're as healthy as possible and like putting a bunch of sugar in is just really gonna negate the health effect that our consumers are looking for." - Linda Boardman
"If you can proactively take some vinegar every day in your water and up your greens content with a salad every day, isn't that a better solution than taking a handful of pills and hoping for the best?" - Linda Boardman
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Breathwork and Trauma: How Breathing Techniques Can Help Manage Stress and Overcome Trauma
Apr 22, 2024
Breathwork and Trauma: How Breathing Techniques Can Help Manage Stress and Overcome Trauma
breathe-with.me
About the Guest(s):
John Hall is a 30-year Fortune 100 tech leader who left corporate life to focus on cultivating relationships and purpose. With a background in turning around troubled areas within organizations, John specializes in coaching executives and entrepreneurs using a science-backed methodology. He blends neuroscience, breathwork, and somatic practices to help individuals manage stress, boost self-confidence, and unlock their potential. John integrates tactical breathing techniques used by Navy SEALs and top athletes with a trauma-informed approach to reduce anxiety, improve self-trust, and empower individuals to live a life filled with purpose, peace, and passion.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Boss interviews John Hall, a 30-year Fortune 100 tech leader turned coach. John shares his personal journey of leaving a high-stress job and an abusive marriage, which led him to explore the mind-body connection and the power of breathwork. He explains how breathwork can be used tactically and strategically to manage stress, improve decision-making, and expand our ability to handle chaos. John also discusses the impact of trauma on our nervous system and how breathwork can help individuals overcome trauma and transform their lives.
Key themes discussed in this episode include the mind-body connection, the physiological effects of breathwork, the impact of stress on decision-making, and the role of breathwork in healing trauma.
Key Takeaways:
Breathwork can be used tactically and strategically to manage stress and improve decision-making.
Deep breathing increases oxygen to the brain and signals the body to calm down, reducing the stress response.
Breathwork can expand our window of tolerance for chaos and help us handle stress more effectively.
The mind-body connection plays a crucial role in our overall well-being and decision-making.
Trauma can overwhelm our nervous system, but breathwork can help individuals heal and transform their lives.
Notable Quotes:
"Successful people don't have less stress, they just have better stress management tools." - John Hall
"Our body is sending signals to our mind on what to focus on. Our focus is sending signals back to our body on how to respond." - John Hall
"Breath equals calm. Pre-training our body with breathwork makes it even more impactful in stressful situations." - John Hall
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Apr 21, 2024
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
https://amzn.to/3vSEO8h
Harkening to Agatha Christie’s classic And Then There Were None, this high-tension and ingenious thriller follows five couples trapped on a storm-swept island as a killer stalks among them—from Ruth Ware, the New York Times bestselling author who “is turning out to be as ingenious and indefatigable as the Queen of Crime” (The Washington Post).
Lyla is in a bit of a rut. Her post-doctoral research has fizzled out, she’s pretty sure they won’t extend her contract, and things with her boyfriend, Nico, an aspiring actor, aren’t going great. When the opportunity arises for Nico to join the cast of a new reality TV show, One Perfect Couple, she decides to try out with him. A whirlwind audition process later, Lyla find herself whisked off to a tropical paradise with Nico, boating through the Indian Ocean towards Ever After Island, where the two of them will compete against four other couples—Bayer and Angel, Dan and Santana, Joel and Romi, and Conor and Zana—in order to win a cash prize.
But not long after they arrive on the deserted island, things start to go wrong. After the first challenge leaves everyone rattled and angry, an overnight storm takes matters from bad to worse. Cut off from the mainland by miles of ocean, deprived of their phones, and unable to contact the crew that brought them there, the group must band together for survival. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla finds that this game show is all too real—and the stakes are life or death.
A fast-paced, spellbinding thriller rife with intrigue and characters that feel so true to life, this novel proves yet again that Ruth Ware is the queen of psychological suspense.About the author
Ruth Ware is an international number one bestseller. Her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs Westaway, The Turn of the Key, One by One and The It Girl have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the Sunday Times and New York Times, and she is published in more than 40 languages. She lives on the south coast of England, with her family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Claim.co: Creating Social Experiences and Authentic Connections for College Students
Apr 21, 2024
Claim.co: Creating Social Experiences and Authentic Connections for College Students
Claim.co
About the Guest(s):
Sam Obletz is the co-founder and CEO of Claim, a marketplace that aims to acquire and engage the next generation of shoppers. He previously worked as an investor at Goldman Sachs in New York. Sam holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and a BA from Yale. He is passionate about creating authentic and meaningful experiences for consumers and helping brands connect with their target audience.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Sam Obletz, the co-founder and CEO of Claim. They discuss the mission of Claim, which is to create easy and affordable memories for college students. Sam explains how Claim connects brands and marketers with college students, a demographic that is often difficult to reach. He highlights the importance of targeting college students as they play a significant role in shaping culture and can become lifelong customers for brands. Sam also shares insights into the challenges facing marketers and how Claim's unique approach can help solve them. Key topics discussed in this episode include the depersonalization of social media, the power of communal experiences, the value of authentic rewards over traditional ads, and the role of data in helping marketers acquire and retain customers.
Key Takeaways:
Claim aims to create easy and affordable memories for college students by connecting them with brands and marketers.
College students are a valuable demographic for brands as they have significant influence over culture and can become lifelong customers.
Claim's unique approach focuses on creating communal experiences and offering authentic rewards instead of traditional ads.
By integrating with users' credit cards or bank accounts, Claim can provide valuable data to marketers while respecting privacy concerns.
Claim's success is measured by the strong relationships it helps build between customers and brands, leading to repeat business and loyalty.
Notable Quotes:
"We think that there's been a depersonalization and almost kind of a disillusionment with social media and digital interaction on the consumer side." - Sam Obletz
"Culture is set at the 18 to 22-year-old demographic, and those moments are created in the college student audience." - Sam Obletz
"We're using rewards, not ads. And within rewards, it is almost object-based or product-based. Not math-based." - Sam Obletz
Resources:
Claim Website
Claim on Instagram
Claim on Twitter
To listen to the full episode and learn more about Claim's mission to create easy and affordable memories for college students, visit The Chris Voss Show. Stay tuned for more insightful conversations with CEOs, authors, thought leaders, and visionaries.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – An Enchanting Case of Spirits By Melissa Holtz
Apr 20, 2024
An Enchanting Case of Spirits By Melissa Holtz
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When a fortieth birthday celebration leads to a ghostly visitor, four friends find themselves navigating surprising mysteries and spiritual hijinks, in this clever debut from Melissa Holtz.
Alyssa Mann isn’t adventurous, not since her husband died and she found herself the single mom of a teenage daughter. But there’s no way to avoid celebrating the big 4-0, so when her best friends drag her out for drinks and a tarot reading, she throws caution to the wind and decides to see what the spirits have to say. It’s all fun and games, until she wakes up the next morning with a wicked hangover—and a ghost perched on the edge of her bed.
Sheer panic sends her running to get help from Nick West, the (very attractive) detective who lives next door. When he finds no one inside, Alyssa has to accept that she really did see a ghost. As the dearly departed keep appearing, Alyssa and her friends do their best to learn how to control her newfound power. Trading insults with ghosts, tracking down family heirlooms, and getting closer to the skeptical but helpful Nick is more fun than Alyssa imagined. But when looking into one ghost’s past reveals unexpected—and unwelcome—facts about Alyssa’s late husband’s death, she discovers she just may be in over her head.
ABOUT MELISSA HOLTZ
Melissa Holtz is a former publicist and marketing expert in the romance genre. Now in an advisory role to several bestselling authors, she consults on industry marketing trends. An Enchanting Case of Spirits is her debut novel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Business coach Matthew Sanjari discusses leadership and building a strong culture
Apr 19, 2024
Business coach Matthew Sanjari discusses leadership and building a strong culture
Consultingbyprime.com
About the Guest(s):
Matthew Sanjari is a business coach and strategy consultant with Prime Consulting. After experiencing a life-altering accident that derailed his career and life, he spent the next decade overcoming chronic pain, depression, and disability to become a serial entrepreneur and transformative figure in the business world. As the founder of Prime Consulting, Matthew leverages over 15 years of business ownership and public speaking experience to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders through coaching and consulting. His holistic approach combines operational strategy with personal development, aiming to elevate clients from day-to-day operations to executive roles. Matthew's motto is "build People, build Business."
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Vos Show, host Chris Vos interviews Matthew Sanjari, a business coach and strategy consultant. Matthew shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity after a life-altering accident and how it led him to become a successful entrepreneur and transformative figure in the business world. He discusses the importance of helping business owners and leaders reach their full potential and shares his pragmatic strategies for scaling businesses and achieving personal growth. Matthew emphasizes the significance of building a strong leadership culture and empowering individuals to excel in their roles. He also highlights the value of accountability and the role it plays in driving success.
Key Takeaways:
Building people is the key to building a successful business.
Success should be defined by personal growth and fulfillment, not just financial achievements.
Effective leadership involves empowering and serving others, rather than simply delegating tasks.
Creating a healthy culture within an organization is crucial for long-term success.
Frameworks and boundaries are essential for optimizing business operations and achieving goals.
Notable Quotes:
"If I can just get in the room, I can land the client, deliver the results. But I realized that I needed to build systems and structures to achieve sustainable success." - Matthew Sanjari
"Leadership is about raising others up and leaving them better than when they first came into your company." - Matthew Sanjari
"Success is not just about financial achievements, but also about having the freedom to enjoy life and spend time with loved ones." - Matthew Sanjari
Bio
After a life-altering accident derailed his career and life, Matt spent much of the next decade overcoming chronic pain, depression and a disability to become a serial entrepreneur and transformative figure in the business world. As the founder of PRIME Consulting, he leverages over 15 years of business ownership and public speaking experience to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders through coaching and consulting, focusing on pragmatic strategies for scaling businesses and achieving personal growth. With a track record of helping brands surpass their limits and a successful exit to his name, Matthew's holistic approach blends operational strategy with personal development, aiming to elevate clients from day-to-day operations to executive roles, he stays true to his motto: build people, build business.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Navigating Insurance Claims with National Claims Negotiators
Apr 17, 2024
Navigating Insurance Claims with National Claims Negotiators
Nationalclaimsnegotiators.com
About the Guest(s):
Ron Snouffer is the owner and CEO of National Claims Negotiators, LLC. With over 20 years of experience in the construction roofing industry and 12 years as a licensed and bonded public insurance adjuster in Texas, Ronald has dedicated his career to helping property owners navigate insurance claims. His company, National Claims Negotiators, is well-known for providing policy analysis, insurance claim expertise, and claim documentation to ensure clients receive the compensation they are entitled to under their policy.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Boss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Ron Snouffer, the owner and CEO of National Claims Negotiators, LLC. Ronald shares his insights and expertise in the field of public insurance adjusting, discussing how his company helps property owners navigate complex insurance claims. He explains the challenges faced by property owners when dealing with insurance companies and highlights the importance of seeking professional representation to ensure fair compensation. Ronald also discusses the impact of recent environmental events on insurance claims and the need for better education and regulation in the industry.
Key Takeaways:
Insurance companies are a for-profit industry, and they often try to minimize payouts or deny claims altogether.
Property owners should consider hiring a public insurance adjuster, especially for complex claims such as fire, flood, or tornado damage.
The sooner a public adjuster is involved in a claim, the quicker it can be resolved and the property owner can receive fair compensation.
Insurance policies have become increasingly complex, and it is crucial for property owners to understand their coverage and rights.
The insurance industry needs more regulation and better education for public adjusters to ensure fair treatment for policyholders.
Notable Quotes:
"The insurance companies go, 'Okay, well let's go ahead and pay some stuff out here.' How's that work? Because of our track record? I mean, they know that we document our files extremely well and we provide enough evidence so that if it does have to be seen by an attorney, that we'll win." - Ron Snouffer
"There are no bad questions when it comes to insurance claims. If you don't understand something, you're confused, or you feel uneasy about a position that the carrier has put you in, you just need to ask. We're more than willing to help." - Ron Snouffer
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lead It Like Lasso by Marnie Stockman
Apr 17, 2024
Lead It Like Lasso by Marnie Stockman
https://amzn.to/3W4yCEG
Leaditlikelasso.com
When Ted Lasso was hired as the new gaffer (coach) for AFC Richmond, the team, the town, and the entire country made it no secret that they thought he was just a clueless “wanker.” But it was clear, even early on, that Ted knew a thing or two about being a good leader. It's not about the wins and losses but about helping others become the best versions of themselves.
Much like Ted Lasso the show, Lead It Like Lasso takes an entirely different approach to leadership. The foreword alone will shock you. The lessons outlined are not just for business leaders. Rule #1 - Leadership is Life! These tools can be applied in the board room, the locker room and the living room.
You might want to have a pencil (or your own whiteboard) on hand to work through the activities:
Define your core values and learn how culture impacts your ability to level up
Create a clear vision and purpose for your life to reach your goals
Build your own personal operating system and communication guide
Adopt effective communication strategies to build your network
Envision your legacy and outline a plan to make it happen
This not your grandmother’s leadership book. Heck it isn’t even Ted’s grandmother’s leadership book. This book feels like having your own personal Ted Lasso breaking down leadership lessons in a way that will make you smile - inspiring action you can take right away.
The authors offer leadership lessons from their own successful startup, the lives of the team at AFC Richmond, and top leaders of industry. Level up and lead your life like Lasso. Believe.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Enlightened Passenger: The Flight That Changes Everything by Corey Poirier
Apr 16, 2024
The Enlightened Passenger: The Flight That Changes Everything by Corey Poirier
https://amzn.to/49TtMO5
Coreypoiriermedia.com
The Enlightened Passenger is a compelling narrative blending self-help wisdom with the art of storytelling.
Robert Stapleton, the passenger in 9C, is the epitome of North American success. H e owns the luxury car, wears the coveted watch, and talks the talk. Yet beneath this confident exterior is a man in search of something more – even if he doesn’t know it yet.
Enter Trebor (Treb), an unexpected companion who ends up seated next to him. Treb embodies everything Robert lacks: a life brimming with meaning, joy, and fulfillment. With a loving wife, Gina, and a history of traveling the world to make a positive impact, Treb is Robert’s opposite.
This fateful flight unfolds as Treb shares 10 transformative life lessons with Robert, gleaned from the author’s 7000+ interviews with the world’s most inspiring leaders. These teachings challenge Robert to confront his own life, sparking a journey of personal growth and awakening.
The Enlightened Passenger offers a roadmap to personal improvement, greater consciousness, and a deeper understanding of success and abundance for self-help enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and fans of insightful parables akin to The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy. It’s a story that resonates with anyone seeking to discover their purpose, create a lasting legacy, and transform their understanding of what it means to truly succeed in life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Where Do We Go From Here?: Helping Adoptive Parents Guide Their Children Through Trauma & Into Positive Safe Relationships™ by Scotty Aemis
Apr 15, 2024
Where Do We Go From Here?: Helping Adoptive Parents Guide Their Children Through Trauma & Into Positive Safe Relationships™ by Scotty Aemis
https://amzn.to/4cYHx0r
Childtraumasherpa.com
Are you feeling hopeless and lost in a maze of parenting decisions? Are you and your family struggling with the behaviors of your adopted child? Does it seem like they are out of control and acting out at school and home? This book will offer you hope and rekindle the gratitude you had when you first began this journey. The paradox is that everything we’ve been taught, or might logically think, doesn’t work with the trauma adoptive kids experience. Our instincts are to try harder, push harder, and “solve” the problem. But, in fact, the opposite is true. Instead of “fixing” the problem, we need to look at creating a supportive environment in which your child can heal. “What I learned is that the way forward is available if parents are provided the resources, support, and information they need in order to make good decisions for their kids. I am dedicated to support fellow parents who are on a similar journey because all children have the right to live lives of purpose and significance as God intended.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fired? Afraid You Might Be?: Use Legal Leverage to fight back against your employer and win on your terms (Fired Book) by J Thomas Spiggle
Apr 13, 2024
Fired? Afraid You Might Be?: Use Legal Leverage to fight back against your employer and win on your terms (Fired Book) by J Thomas Spiggle
https://amzn.to/4d984bJ
Spigglelaw.com
Are you seeking clarity and empowerment when it comes to workplace rights and legal recourse? Being wrongfully treated at work is extraordinarily painful and figuring how to respond is confusing.
And that before we get into the work of employment law. Employees who are fired, or are afraid that they might be, need help. That’s what this book is for, to give people a plain English understanding of the legal tools that they can use to get control of their career.
Through the story of Matt and Lynn - two fictional characters in the book who are consulting with an Employment lawyer - the reader can begin to demystify the legal process and understand how employment lawyers think. With that knowledge, the reader can chart a path with or without hiring an attorney. And if the reader decides to talk to a lawyer, that meeting will be even more productive with the real-world perspective provided by this book.
Navigating the turbulent waters of workplace injustice can be an agonizing ordeal and leaving individuals grappling with confusion and emotional turmoil. In such challenging times, the need for guidance is paramount, and that’s precisely what this book aims to provide.
In this book, you will learn:
That she is not powerless.
That there are many steps you can take to protect your rights that do not involve filing a lawsuit.
How to determine what your case is worth.
The parts of your case that might be more valuable to you than money that sometimes even judges and attorneys forget.
How to turn a temporary career set back into a launching pad for your career.
Empowering Your Employment is your comprehensive way to regain control of your career and find clarity amidst workplace injustices. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking justice and empowerment in the complex world of employment law. Get a copy now!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SearchTires.com The World’s First Tire Price Comparison Search Engine
Apr 13, 2024
SearchTires.com The World's First Tire Price Comparison Search Engine
Searchtires.com
About the Guest(s):
Timothy Shaffer is the CEO and Co-founder of searchtires.com. With over three decades of experience in the tire industry, he is a dynamic sales and operations expert. Timothy is a visionary leader who spearheaded searchtires.com to empower consumers with transparent and competitive tire pricing. He has had an illustrious career, holding titles such as President and CEO, and has a wealth of knowledge in operations.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another episode of The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss brings on the most intelligent and influential guests to expand your mind. In this episode, Chris interviews Timothy Shaffer, the CEO and Co-founder of searchtires.com. Timothy shares his journey of creating the world's first tire price comparison search engine and how it is revolutionizing the way people buy tires. He explains how searchtires.com matches consumers with the best tire prices from local retailers, saving them time and money. Timothy also emphasizes the importance of supporting local businesses and shares cost-effective tips for tire replacement and maintenance.
Key topics discussed in this episode include the inspiration behind searchtires.com, the challenges faced during the company's early stages, the benefits of using the platform, and future expansion plans. Timothy's passion for helping consumers and local brick-and-mortar retailers shines through as he shares his insights and experiences in the tire industry.
Key Takeaways:
searchtires.com is the world's first tire price comparison search engine, empowering consumers with transparent and competitive tire pricing.
The platform matches consumers with the best tire prices from local retailers, saving them time and money.
Searchtires.com helps communities thrive and supports local businesses by supporting local brick-and-mortar retailers.
Proper tire maintenance, such as checking air pressure, regular rotations, and alignments, can extend tires' lifespans and save money in the long run.
Searchtires.com plans to expand to other countries, such as Canada, Australia, and the UK.
Notable Quotes:
"We're like an online dating service for tires. We don't sell anything. We just match the tire you're looking for to the retailer." - Timothy Shaffer
"Tires ain't pretty, but it's a $58.8 billion market. No one has thought about how to help people find the best deal on tires in their area." - Timothy Shaffer
"Success can be defined in different ways, but for me, if I walk out my front door and start a '69 Z28 Camaro and hear that motor hum, that's beautiful." - Timothy Shaffer
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Life Crafting: A Master’s Journal by Charles Paul Collins
Apr 11, 2024
Life Crafting: A Master's Journal by Charles Paul Collins
Charlespaulcollins.com
Charles Collins has spent more than three decades researching the world of traditional workshops, and their pursuit of high-quality craftsmanship as the guiding force in their work, and as a model for crafting a masterpiece of our own lives.
In Life Crafting: A Master's Journal, the newest book in the Life Crafting collection, Charles has condensed the lessons from this ancient way of working into a simple, easy to follow framework that anyone can apply to guide and improve our personal lives, and the work we do in our trades, occupations and professions.
Life Crafting: A Master's Journal scheduled for completion in 2024, is the companion guide to 'Your Life Curriculum' the first book in the Life Crafting collection released in 2012.
'Your Life Curriculum' - will help you organize everything you have and will learn in your lifetime, into five master categories called the Five Elements:
Family and Personal Heritage
Family and Household Management
Family and Personal Finance
The Human Being
Tools for Living
It's like having the master library of your life at your fingertips. "What You Learn, Makes You Who You Are".
Major chapters in Charles' professional career include working in the international trade finance organization of a major London bank and managing international strategic alliances for a number of leading internet technology companies.
He is the developer of the Polaris Performance Framework™, a business performance and operational excellence structure used to align individuals and teams with organizational goals and performance measures.
Charles holds a B.S. in Speech from Emerson College where as an undergraduate, he also taught two full credit courses: Philosophy of Religion, and Religion in Eastern Culture.
His continuing education includes certifications in Foundations of Intercultural Research from Georgetown University, The Value and Limits of Self Knowledge from the University of Edinburgh, and Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life, from the University of Michigan.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age by Norman Ohler
Apr 11, 2024
Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age by Norman Ohler
https://amzn.to/3PWxLlE
The author of the New York Times bestseller Blitzed returns with a provocative new history of drugs and postwar America, examining the untold story of how Nazi experiments into psychedelics covertly influenced CIA research and secretly shaped the War on Drugs.
Berlin 1945. Following the fall of the Third Reich, drug use—long kept under control by the Nazis’ strict anti-drug laws—is rampant throughout the city. Split into four sectors, Berlin's drug policies are being enforced under the individual jurisdictions of each allied power—the Soviet Union, Britain, France, and the US. In the American zone, Arthur J. Giuliani of the nascent Federal Bureau of Narcotics is tasked with learning about the Nazis’ anti-drug laws and bringing home anything that might prove “useful” to the United States.
Five years later, Harvard professor Dr. Henry Beecher began work with the US government to uncover the research behind the Nazis psychedelics program. Begun as an attempt to find a “truth serum” and experiment with mind control, the Nazi study initially involved mescaline, but quickly expanded to include LSD. Originally created for medical purposes by Swiss pharmaceutical Sandoz, the Nazis coopted the drug for their mind control military research—research that, following the war, the US was desperate to acquire. This research birthed MKUltra, the CIA's notorious brainwashing and psychological torture program during the 1950s and 1960s, and ultimately shaped US drug policy regarding psychedelics for over half a century.
Based on extensive archival research on both sides of the Atlantic, Tripped is a wild, unconventional postwar history, a spiritual sequel to Norman Ohler’s New York Times bestseller Blitzed. Revealing the close relationship and hidden connections between the Nazis and the early days of drugs in America, Ohler shares how this secret history held back therapeutic research of psychedelic drugs for decades and eventually became part of the foundation of America’s War on Drugs.About the author
Norman Ohler is an award-winning German novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. He spent five years researching Blitzed in numerous archives in Germany and the United States, and spoke to eye-witnesses, military historians, and doctors. He is also the author of the novels Die Quotenmaschine (the world's first hypertext novel), Mitte and Stadt des Goldes (translated into English as Ponte City). He was co-writer of the script for Wim Wenders' film Palermo Shooting.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Marc Scheff: Helping Clients Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Find Fulfillment
Apr 08, 2024
Marc Scheff: Helping Clients Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Find Fulfillment
Marcscheff.com
About the Guest(s):
Marc is a certified coach, award-winning artist, and transformational connoisseur. He is a visionary coach dedicated to guiding professionals on a profound creative inner journey. Marc helps individuals break through barriers and transcend self-limiting beliefs to unlock their full potential. His transformational coaching goes beyond the visual arts and resonates with a diverse array of minds, empowering them to architect their own narrative and flourish in their professional endeavors.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where Chris Voss interviews CEOs, authors, thought leaders, visionaries, and motivators. In this episode, Chris Voss speaks with Marc Scheff, a certified coach and award-winning artist. Marc shares his journey through life and how he became a coach. He discusses the importance of creativity and how it can help individuals create lives they love. Marc also emphasizes the significance of midlife catharsis and the opportunity it presents for personal growth and fulfillment. Throughout the conversation, Marc highlights the power of storytelling and how it can shape our beliefs and decisions.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
The importance of taking creative space and exploring one's potential
The role of mentors and coaches in guiding personal and professional growth
The concept of midlife catharsis and seizing opportunities for personal transformation
The impact of stories and beliefs on decision-making and self-perception
The analogy of jiu-jitsu as a metaphor for life and personal development
Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights on embracing creativity, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and architecting a fulfilling life.
Key Takeaways:
Creativity is a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery. By embracing creativity, individuals can break through barriers and unlock their full potential.
Midlife catharsis presents an opportunity for personal transformation and growth. It is a chance to reflect on one's life and make intentional decisions that align with one's values and purpose.
Stories and beliefs shape our decisions and self-perception. By examining and challenging these stories, individuals can overcome self-limiting beliefs and create a more empowering narrative.
Jiu-jitsu serves as a powerful metaphor for life and personal development. It teaches the importance of resilience, continuous learning, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.
Notable Quotes:
"The thread in my life has always been creativity. It has been the catalyst for my personal and professional growth." - Marc Scheff
"Midlife catharsis is an opportunity to reflect on what we truly want and make intentional decisions that align with our values and purpose." - Marc Scheff
"Stories and beliefs shape our decisions and self-perception. By examining and challenging these stories, we can overcome self-limiting beliefs and create a more empowering narrative." - Marc Scheff
"Jiu-jitsu teaches us the importance of resilience, continuous learning, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth." - Marc Scheff
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Being Human and Waking Up: A therapist’s guide for psychotherapy clients and enlightenment seekers by Jonathan Eric Labman LPC
Apr 08, 2024
Being Human and Waking Up: A therapist's guide for psychotherapy clients and enlightenment seekers by Jonathan Eric Labman LPC
https://amzn.to/3vJD3dg
No one teaches us how to deal with being a human being: how to separate true thoughts from false ones, how to feel and label our emotions, how to track the source of our emotions to discover whether the emotions are useful or useless, and how to interpret the flood of physical sensations that constantly inundate us. Few parents know how to cope with their own thoughts and feelings, so they don't teach their children to do the same. As people, we often end up confused and dismayed. Once we embark on a psychological and/or spiritual journey to healing, wholeness, and better functioning, life can become even more complicated: what is this Awareness or Consciousness that the mystics of all traditions talk about? Among the avalanche of teachings and teachers available, how do we discover a path for us?
This book is the refinement of 23 years' experience, from a therapist and teacher of spiritual awakening, to summarize how to heal and wake up spiritually. Its purpose is to guide readers, therapy clients, and spiritual aspirants along a clean, simple and clear path to psychological integration, effective living, spiritual awakening and enlightenment.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math) by James Rhee
Apr 07, 2024
red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math) by James Rhee
https://amzn.to/3PThkGy
Redhelicopter.com
Embrace your agency, lead change, and fly free—in the business of life and the life of business—with kindness (plus a little math)
In kindergarten, James Rhee received a toy red helicopter in gratitude for a simple act of generosity—sharing his lunch. Decades later, the lesson from that small gift led him to develop a human-centered framework for business and personal achievement that helped him overcome seemingly insurmountable hurdles and find unprecedented success.
“red helicopter is a transformative experience. James Rhee's story is a must read for anyone, of any age, who wishes to think, act, and lead with balance, agility, and wisdom." —Jay Shetty
Rhee was a high school teacher turned private equity investor when he unexpectedly took the helm of Ashley Stewart, an iconic company predominantly employing and serving Black women. Inspired by the values his dying Korean immigrant parents instilled in him, he knew that a radically different—yet familiar—approach was required to lead this twice-bankrupt company from certain liquidation to true transcendence.
Is it possible to be successful and kind? To lead with precision and compassion? To honor who we are in all areas of our lives?
The entire world bet against him and Ashley, but Rhee trusted his instincts to identify, measure, and leverage the intangible goodwill at the company’s core, a decision which ultimately multiplied its fortunes several times over.
Anyone can combine the clarity and imagination we had as children with fundamental business metrics. Anyone can apply this refreshingly intuitive approach to lead change at work and at home.
While eloquently sharing a story of personal and professional success, red helicopter presents a comforting yet bold solution to the dissatisfaction and worry we all feel in a chaotic and sometimes terrifying world.
The insights and knowledge that Rhee imparts have been accumulated over decades of investing and leading at the highest levels of business. Drawing on this experience, he encourages us to trust the wisdom deep inside each of us so we can learn how to:
Create and measure “goodwill,” the ultimate collective good
Discover agency and the truth about kindness it entails
Identify the invisible obstacles standing in your way
Lead transformational change through small, scalable acts
Construct an accurate “balance sheet” of our assets and liabilities
Reorient our lives, organizations, and the world to reflect the best in us
Are you looking for a sustainable balance between life, money, and joy? For yourself and others?
Imagine, a clear path forward told as a deeply felt human story. A poignant and uplifting celebration of humanity, red helicopter—a parable for our times is a tale of struggle and triumph, compelling for its honesty and relatability as much as for the instructions we can all use to balance the books of our lives.
red helicopter—a parable for our times features approximately 20 original illustrations by Korean artist Heyon Cho.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine’s War of Independence by Yaroslav Trofimov
Apr 06, 2024
Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence by Yaroslav Trofimov
https://amzn.to/43KnfUl
“Our Enemies Will Vanish achieves the highest level of war reporting: a tough, detailed account that nevertheless reads like a great novel. One is reminded of Michael Herr's Dispatches . . . Frankly, it's what we have all aspired to. I did not really understand Ukraine until I read Trofimov's account.” —Sebastian Junger
A revelatory eyewitness account of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and heroism of the Ukrainian people in their resistance by Yaroslav Trofimov, the Ukrainian chief foreign-affairs correspondent for The Wall Street Journal.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Yaroslav Trofimov has spent months on end at the heart of the conflict, very often on its front lines. In this authoritative account, he traces the war’s decisive moments—from the battle for Kyiv to more recently the gruelling and bloody arm wrestle involving the Wagner group over Bakhmut—to show how Ukraine and its allies have turned the tide against Russia, one of the world’s great military powers, in a modern-day battle of David and Goliath. Putin had intended to conquer and annex Ukraine with a vicious blitzkrieg, redrawing the map of Europe in a few short weeks with seismic geopolitical consequences. But in the face of this existential threat, the Ukrainian people fought back, turning what looked like certain defeat into a great moral victory, even as the territorial battle continues to seesaw to this day. This is the story of the epic bravery of the Ukrainian people—people Trofimov knows very well.
For Trofimov, this war is deeply personal. He grew up in Kyiv and his family has lived there for generations. With deep empathy and local understanding, Trofimov tells the story of how everyday Ukrainian citizens—doctors, computer programmers, businesspeople, and schoolteachers—risked their lives and lost loved ones. He blends their brave and tragic stories with expert military analysis, providing unique insight into the thinking of Ukrainian leadership and mapping out the decisive stages of what has become a perilous war for Ukraine, the Putin regime, and indeed, the world.
This brutal, catastrophic struggle is unfolding on another continent, but the United States and its NATO allies have become deeply implicated. As the war drags on, it threatens to engulf the world. We cannot look away. At once heart-breaking and inspiring, Our Enemies Will Vanish is a riveting, vivid, and first-hand account of the Ukrainian refusal to surrender. It is the story of ordinary people fighting not just for their homes and their families but for justice and democracy itself.
Yaroslav Trofimov is a Ukrainian-born Italian author and journalist who serves as chief foreign-affairs correspondent at The Wall Street Journal. Previously he wrote a weekly column on the Greater Middle East, "Middle East Crossroads," in The Wall Street Journal.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Do the Hard Things First: How to Win Over Procrastination and Master the Habit of Doing Difficult Work (Do the Hard Things First Series) by Scott Allan
Apr 05, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Do the Hard Things First: How to Win Over Procrastination and Master the Habit of Doing Difficult Work (Do the Hard Things First Series) by Scott Allan
https://amzn.to/443NTb3
Scottallanpublishing.com
Break the Procrastination Habit, Accelerate Your Productivity, and Take Control of Your Life NOW.
Are you living in chaos because you keep putting off important tasks until the last minute? Do you feel disorganized at home and work? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, and helplessness because of all your unfinished projects?
If so, it's time to break the procrastination habit and rewire your difficult work habits.
International bestselling author and personal development trainer, Scott Allan, wants you to defeat procrastination and eliminate negative self-talk so you can end the chaos of chronic task avoidance. In this practical guide, you'll learn Scott's step-by-step method for breaking the procrastination habit and ending self-sabotage.
In Do the Hard Things First, Scott Allan teaches you how to:
Control self-defeating distractions and shiny object syndrome.
Identify the key constraints holding you back and take massive action for optimal results.
Avoid doing random tasks and begin time-blocking your critical work.
Identify negative coping mechanisms and develop a great work ethic.
Implement daily exercises to make better choices and build greater confidence in decision-making.
Structure your priorities by focusing on what matters most
Train your brain to master attention by interrupting sudden impulses
Construct a new environment to remove clutter and eliminate decision fatigue
Do the Hard Things First is structured to save time, increase mental energy, and teach you to think from a place of confidence by removing the fear of doing what scares you. You'll learn how to focus on your #1 tasks for the day, eliminate overwhelm, and become the best version of yourself in both your work and life.
"Today, not tomorrow. Do it now, not later.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Straight Out of the Trailer Park!: How Mindset and Perseverance Enabled One Man to Overcome His Poor White Trash Upbringing and Live a Fulfilling Life by Loyd Hawkins
Apr 03, 2024
Straight Out of the Trailer Park!: How Mindset and Perseverance Enabled One Man to Overcome His Poor White Trash Upbringing and Live a Fulfilling Life by Loyd Hawkins
https://amzn.to/4azON0E
Kenaibusinesssolutions.com
Growing up in poverty as the only child of a single mother, Loyd had the odds stacked against him. With no father figure or strong male role model, Loyd was forced to figure out life on his own. Fortune smiled upon him when he made the decision to join the US Army. During his time in the Army, he flourished, serving in a variety of roles, most notably as a paratrooper in the 5th Special Forces Group (A) and the renowned 101st Airborne Division. It was here that Loyd received a graduate-level education in leadership.
After leaving the Army, Loyd sought his next challenge by enrolling in graduate school at Florida State University. There, he earned his MBA and promptly joined the esteemed global consulting firm Accenture. During his tenure at Accenture and other consulting practices, he cultivated a deep understanding of sales, delivery, small and large team building, as well as interpersonal relationships and communication.
"Never satisfied" is the best phrase to aptly characterize Loyd's mindset. Whether achieving his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or participating in the 'Escape from Alcatraz' swim, Loyd constantly seeks personal growth. Scuba diving and skydiving are also among his cherished passions.
Loyd aspires to wring the most out of life and hopes to share his passion and perspective with you, inspiring you to lead your best life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Art and Science Platform Valle Venia Connects People Through Music and More
Apr 02, 2024
Art and Science Platform Valle Venia Connects People Through Music and More
Valle-venia.de
About the Guest(s):
Johanna Michel and H. L. P. Schmidt, are the founders of Valle Venia, an art and science platform. Leo is an orthopedic surgeon, while Johanna is an anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist. They both have a passion for art and music, and have been involved in various artistic endeavors throughout their lives. Leo has a background in rock music and classical music composition, while Johanna plays the drums and piano. Together, they combine their medical expertise with their artistic talents to create a unique platform that explores the intersection of art and science.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Chris Voss interviews Johanna Michel and H. L. P. Schmidt, the founders of Valle Venia. Valle Venia is an art and science platform that combines Leo and Johanna's medical backgrounds with their passion for art and music. They discuss their journey from the medical field to the world of art, and how they use their platform to connect different fields and bring researchers out of their ivory towers. They also talk about the importance of connection and empathy in today's society, and how their work aims to bridge the gap between different cultures and backgrounds. The episode is filled with insights on the power of art and science to shape our world and create meaningful connections.
Key Takeaways:
Valle Venia is an art and science platform founded by Johanna Michel and H. L. P. Schmidt, two medical professionals with a passion for art and music.
The platform aims to connect different fields and bring researchers out of their ivory towers, making their findings accessible to the public.
Leo and Johanna emphasize the importance of connection and empathy in today's society, and how their work aims to bridge the gap between different cultures and backgrounds.
Valle Venia features artists from various disciplines, including music, fine arts, photography, films, architecture, sculpture, and land art.
The platform also engages in social projects, supporting causes such as education and orphanages in India.
Notable Quotes:
"Connection means conviviality. Being together, not asking for anything at all, not wishing something. And this is how the world is." - H. L. P. Schmidt,
"Encounters, coincidences. It's nothing predictable. It's just there. And this is how we feel. And this is what the world needs right now, to overcome gradual disease and so on." - Johanna Michel
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Andrew Beaulieu on Career Transition and Building a Learning Organization
Apr 01, 2024
Andrew Beaulieu on Career Transition and Building a Learning Organization
https://www.boldmovescoaching.ca/
About the Guest(s):
Andrew Beaulieu is the CEO and founder of Bold Moves Coaching and Consulting. He has a background in the family-owned general contracting business and discovered his passion for leadership and employee empowerment throughout his corporate journey. Andrew is committed to sparking transformation in corporate environments, focusing on the end user, the employee. He collaborates closely with executives, leaders, and mid-level managers to foster impact and sustainable change from the top down.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Andrew Beaulieu, the CEO and founder of Bold Moves Coaching and Consulting. Andrew shares his journey from working in the family-owned general contracting business to becoming a coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of employee empowerment and creating a positive corporate environment. Andrew also highlights the role of vulnerability in the workplace and the need for effective communication.
Key topics discussed in this episode include behavior change, career transition, and corporate programs. Andrew emphasizes the significance of understanding one's values and purpose in order to make meaningful career choices. He also provides insights into building a learning organization and creating a culture of psychological safety.
Key Takeaways:
Behavior change starts with small, sustainable steps and is influenced by habits, routines, and environment.
Career transition requires self-reflection and understanding of personal values and purpose.
Building a learning organization involves creating a culture of psychological safety where employees feel comfortable asking questions and suggesting improvements.
Effective communication and vulnerability in the workplace can lead to trust, authenticity, and enhanced employee engagement.
Continuous improvement and focusing on personal growth are essential for long-term happiness and success.
Notable Quotes:
"The majority of our problems are in some sort of breakdown in communication, lack thereof, misunderstanding, misinterpretation." - Andrew Beaulieu
"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday. As long as you're better than you were yesterday, the person you're gonna be in seven years from now is gonna be a phenomenal version of yourself." - Andrew Beaulieu
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Before It’s Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America by Jonathan Vigliotti
Mar 31, 2024
Before It's Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America by Jonathan Vigliotti
https://amzn.to/4axRPme
In the vein of This Changes Everything and Saving Us, a character-driven and shocking up-close look at the way climate change is affecting America, right now, and a call to action to protect the people and places we stand to lose if nothing is done to preserve our planet.
Discussion of the climate crisis has always suffered from a problem of abstraction. Data points and warnings of an overheated future struggle to break through the noise of everyday life. Deniers often portray climate solutions as inconvenient, expensive, and unnecessary. And many politicians, cloistered by status and focused always on their next election, do not yet see climate as a winning issue in the short run, so they don’t take any action at all. But climate change, and its devastating consequences, has kept apace whether we want to pay attention or not.
CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has seen that crisis unfold for himself, spending nearly two decades reporting across the United States (and the world) documenting the people, communities, landmarks, and traditions we’ve already surrendered. Vigliotti shares with urgency and personal touch the story of an America on the brink.
Before It’s Gone traces Vigliotti’s travels across the country, taking him to the frontlines of climate disaster and revealing the genuine impacts of climate change that countless Americans have already been forced to confront. From massive forest fires in California to hurricanes in Louisiana, receding coastlines in Massachusetts and devastated fisheries in Alaska, we learn that warnings of a future impacted by climate are no more; the climate catastrophe is already here.
This is the story of America, and Americans, on the edge, and a powerful argument that radical action on climate change with a respect for its people and traditions is not only possible, but also the only way to preserve what we love.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Feel, Heal, and Reveal: A Journey to Emotional Independence by PJ Victor
Mar 30, 2024
Feel, Heal, and Reveal: A Journey to Emotional Independence by PJ Victor
Pjvictorwriter.com
Readysethealed.com
Embark on a Transformative Journey to Emotional Freedom
Imagine a life where you navigate through relationships with ease, understand and set healthy boundaries, and cultivate unwavering self-love and resilience. "Feel, Heal, and Reveal: A Journey to Emotional Independence" is your guidebook through the often tumultuous landscape of personal connections, offering you the tools to become emotionally self-sufficient.
Begin your journey by laying a strong foundation, learning to acknowledge and embrace your sensitivity. Discover the significance of understanding your reactions to toxicity and mastering the art of saying no. With each chapter, you will build confidence in your ability to set boundaries that protect your emotional well-being.
As you progress, learn to identify and shield yourself from toxic behaviors and manipulation. Trust in your instincts and intuition becomes your compass, guiding you through complex emotional territories. This book empowers you to recognize early warning signs and to rely on your inner wisdom to make decisions that honor your well-being.
Healing starts with self-love and compassion. Uncover the strategies to overcome self-criticism and engage in practices that promote self-compassion. Develop resilience through effective coping mechanisms, including creative expression and mindfulness, to manage stress and foster emotional well-being.
Building a support system is paramount. Learn to reach out for help, find trustworthy individuals, and understand the role of professional support in your healing journey. Discover strategies for disconnecting from toxic influences and prioritizing self-care, ensuring that you maintain your focus on personal agency.
Finally, the book guides you through the decisive moments of leaving an unsustainable relationship, navigating the complexities of disconnection, and embarking on the path of rebuilding. Embrace a future beyond toxic relationships, focusing on healing, growth, and establishing a safe, supportive environment.
"Feel, Heal, and Reveal: A Journey to Emotional Independence" is more than a book; it's a companion for anyone ready to transform their emotional landscape. It's time to step into a life of empowerment, resilience, and emotional independence.
About the author
Raised in Naples, Florida, PJ started acting, modeling, singing, writing, and speaking on stage at an early age, starting with commercials and plays in Elementary school.
After experiencing her first yoga class over 20 years ago at a shelter for abused women and children, PJ vowed to give back by becoming a certified yoga teacher so she could volunteer to help others learn to have peace within using their own breath. PJ has been teaching groups and private yoga classes since 2017. PJ is also a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and a certified master hypnotherapist.
Her focus on health and wellness and inspiring others with her public speaking and writing is driven by her own recovery from a closed brain injury in 1999 and the loss of an unborn child as a result of the October 1, 2017, shooting in Las Vegas. As a survivor of October 1, she has worked to help other survivors use meditation and hypnotherapy to heal. As a mother, she also loves to homeschool and teach her children and others to maintain presence and peace through self-regulation techniques that are essential components to getting mentally and physically unstuck.
PJ continues to act, coach, speak, teach, train, and write as she supports animal rights and child advocacy, as well as educate and inform others about the dangers of human trafficking.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Black Mammoth CEO Shares Financial Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs
Mar 29, 2024
Black Mammoth CEO Shares Financial Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs
Blackmammoth.com
About the Guest(s):
Stoy Hall is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and the CEO and founder of Black Mammoth. With over 13 years of experience in the financial industry, Stoy Hall is recognized for his innovative approach to wealth management and his dedication to promoting financial literacy. As the CEO of Black Mammoth, he has carved a niche in the financial industry by focusing on inclusivity, collaboration, and the holistic well-being of his clients.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Foss Show, where Chris Voss interviews CEOs, authors, thought leaders, visionaries, and motivators. In this episode, Chris Voss sits down with Stoy Hall, the CEO and founder of Black Mammoth, to discuss his innovative approach to wealth management and his dedication to promoting financial literacy. Stoy Hall shares his journey in the financial industry and explains how he started Black Mammoth to create a modern family office that is accessible to everyday business owners. He emphasizes the importance of financial education and the need for a team of professionals to support business owners in managing their finances effectively. Stoy Hall also highlights the various services offered by Black Mammoth, including Mahalo service, personal CFO, and consulting, and provides valuable insights into investment strategies and insurance planning.
Key Takeaways:
Black Mammoth offers a range of services, including Mahalo service, personal CFO, and consulting, to help business owners organize their finances and achieve their financial goals.
Stoy Hall emphasizes the importance of financial education and believes that everyone should have a team of professionals to support them in managing their finances effectively.
Investments are just one aspect of a comprehensive financial plan, and Story encourages business owners to focus on building a team and organizing their finances before diving into investments.
Insurance planning, including life insurance, disability insurance, and health insurance, is crucial for business owners to protect themselves and their families in case of unforeseen events.
Stoy Hall's no BS Wealth podcast provides a platform for open and honest conversations about wealth and financial planning, aiming to bring transparency and clarity to the financial industry.
Notable Quotes:
"Am I good and do I have your back? Financial planning in general comes down to those two things, and that's what we're here to do." - Stoy Hall
"Money is emotional. Our emotions are tied to money. They're integrated. And if you don't understand who you are and where that comes from, then you can't really create a plan 'cause you won't follow it." - Stoy Hall
"Investments make up a very small piece of your entire plan. Investments are not just stocks, bonds, mutual funds. Investments are real estate, foreign currency, and you as a person." - Stoy Hall
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America by Jeffrey Rosen
Mar 28, 2024
The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America by Jeffrey Rosen
https://amzn.to/3IXIp80
A fascinating examination of what “the pursuit of happiness” meant to our nation’s Founders and how that famous phrase defined their lives and became the foundation of our democracy.
The Declaration of Independence identified “the pursuit of happiness” as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the National Constitution Center, profiles six of the most influential founders—Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton—to show what pursuing happiness meant in their lives.
By reading the classical Greek and Roman moral philosophers who inspired the Founders, Rosen shows us how they understood the pursuit of happiness as a quest for being good, not feeling good—the pursuit of lifelong virtue, not short-term pleasure. Among those virtues were the habits of industry, temperance, moderation, and sincerity, which the Founders viewed as part of a daily struggle for self-improvement, character development, and calm self-mastery. They believed that political self-government required personal self-government. For all six Founders, the pursuit of virtue was incompatible with enslavement of African Americans, although the Virginians betrayed their own principles.
The Pursuit of Happiness is more than an elucidation of the Declaration’s famous phrase; it is a revelatory journey into the minds of the Founders, and a deep, rich, and fresh understanding of the foundation of our democracy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner
Mar 27, 2024
Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner
https://amzn.to/3JeZeLP
"On rare occasions I read a book that reminds me of why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place. This is such a book." ―Stephen King
Peter Blauner's epic Picture in the Sand is a sweeping intergenerational saga told through a grandfather's passionate letters to his grandson, passing on the story of his political rebellion in 1950s Egypt in order to save his grandson's life in a post-9/11 world.
When Alex Hassan gets accepted to an Ivy League university, his middle-class Egyptian-American family is filled with pride and excitement. But that joy turns to shock when they discover that he’s run off to the Middle East to join a holy war instead. When he refuses to communicate with everyone else, his loving grandfather Ali emails him one last plea. If Alex will stay in touch, his grandfather will share with Alex – and only Alex – a manuscript containing the secret story of his own life that he’s kept hidden from his family, until now.
It's the tale of his romantic and heartbreaking past rooted in Hollywood and the post-revolutionary Egypt of the 1950s, when young Ali was a movie fanatic who attained a dream job working for the legendary director Cecil B. DeMille on the set of his epic film, The Ten Commandments. But Ali’s vision of a golden future as an American movie mogul gets upended when he is unwittingly caught up in a web of politics, espionage, and real-life events that change the course of history.
It's a narrative he’s told no one for more than a half-century. But now he’s forced to unearth the past to save a young man who’s about to make the same tragic mistakes he made so long ago.About the author
Peter Blauner is the author of eight novels, including SLOW MOTION RIOT, winner of an Edgar Allan Poe award for best first novel from Mystery Writers of America, and THE INTRUDER, a New York Times bestseller. He began his career as a journalist for New York magazine in the 1980s - covering crime, politics, and other kinds of bad behavior - and segued into writing fiction in the 1990s. His short fiction has been anthologized in BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES and on NPR's SELECTED SHORTS FROM SYMPHONY SPACE. In recent years, he has also written for several television shows, including Law & Order: SVU and the CBS series, Blue Bloods. His newest novel is SUNRISE HIGHWAY, published in September 2018, by Minotaur/St. Martin’s Press. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, author Peg Tyre.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America by George S. Takach
Mar 26, 2024
Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America by George S. Takach
https://amzn.to/49jxBMc
A vivid, thoughtful examination of how technological innovation—especially AI—is shaping the tensions between democracy and autocracy during the new Cold War.
So much of what we hear about China and Russia today likens the relationship between these two autocracies and the West to a “rivalry” or a “great-power competition.” Some might consider it alarmist to say we are in the midst of a second Cold War, but that may be the only responsible way to describe today’s state of affairs.
What’s more, we have come a long way from Mao Zedong’s infamous observation that “political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.” Now we live in an age more aptly described by Vladimir Putin’s cryptic prophecy that “artificial intelligence is the future not only of Russia, but of all mankind, and whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become ruler of the world.”
George S. Takach’s incisive and meticulously researched new volume, Cold War 2.0, is the book we need to thoroughly understand these frightening and perilous times. In the geopolitical sphere, there are no more pressing issues than the appalling mechanizations of a surveillance state in China, Russia’s brazen attempt to assert its autocratic model in Ukraine, and China’s increasingly likely plans to do the same in Taiwan.
But the key here, Takach argues, is that our new Cold War is not only ideological but technological: the side that prevails in Cold War 2.0 will be the one that bests the other in mastering the greatest innovations of our time. Artificial intelligence sits in our pockets every day—but what about AI that coordinates military operations and missile defense systems? Or the highly sophisticated semiconductor chips and quantum computers that power those missiles and a host of other weapons? And, where recently we have seen remarkable feats of bio-engineering to produce vaccines at record speed, shouldn’t we be concerned how catastrophic it would be if bio-engineering were co-opted for nefarious purposes?
Takach thoroughly examines how each of these innovations will shape the tension between democracy and autocracy, and how each will play a central role in this second Cold War. Finally, he crafts a precise blueprint for how Western democracies should handle these innovations to respond to the looming threat of autocracy—and ultimately prevail over it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball by Keith O’Brien
Mar 25, 2024
Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball by Keith O'Brien
https://amzn.to/3TzbziA
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • From New York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien, a captivating chronicle of the incredible story of one of America’s most iconic, charismatic, and still polarizing figures—baseball immortal Pete Rose—and an exquisite cultural history of baseball and America in the second half of the twentieth century
“Baseball biography at its best. With Charlie Hustle, Pete Rose finally gets the book he deserves, and baseball fans get the book we’ve been craving, a hard-hitting, beautifully-written tale that will stand for years to come as the definitive account of one of the most fascinating figures in American sports history.”—Jonathan Eig, New York Times bestselling author of King: A Life
Pete Rose is a legend. A baseball god. He compiled more hits than anyone in the history of baseball, a record he set decades ago that still stands today. He was a working-class white guy from Cincinnati who made it; less talented than tough, and rough around the edges. He was everything that America wanted and needed him to be, the American dream personified, until he wasn’t.
In the 1980s, Pete Rose came to be at the center of one of the biggest scandals in baseball history. He kept secrets, ran with bookies, took on massive gambling debts, and he was magnificently, publicly cast out for betting on baseball and lying about it. The revelations that followed ruined him, changed life in Cincinnati, and forever altered the game.
Charlie Hustle tells the full story of one of America’s most epic tragedies—the rise and fall of Pete Rose. Drawing on firsthand interviews with Rose himself and with his associates, as well as on investigators' reports, FBI and court records, archives, a mountain of press coverage, Keith O’Brien chronicles how Rose fell so far from being America’s “great white hope.” It is Pete Rose as we've never seen him before.
This is no ordinary sport biography, but cultural history at its finest. What O’Brien shows is that while Pete Rose didn’t change, America and baseball did. This is the story of that change.
About the author
The New York Times Book Review has hailed Keith O’Brien for his “keen reportorial eye” and “lyrical” writing style. He has written two books, been a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting, and contributed to National Public Radio for more than a decade.
O’Brien’s radio stories have appeared on NPR’s All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition, as well as Marketplace, Here & Now, Only a Game, and This American Life. He has also written for The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Politico, Slate, Esquire.com, and the Oxford American, among others.
He is a former staff writer for both the Boston Globe and the New Orleans Times-Picayune. As a newspaper reporter, he won multiple awards, including the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism. He was born in Cincinnati and graduated from Northwestern University.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections by Ken Block
Mar 24, 2024
Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections by Ken Block
https://amzn.to/4aqniqn
Many searched for evidence of voter fraud in 2020, only a few were unbiased professionals . . . and only one has written a book about his experience.
If you value the integrity of our elections—or want a behind-the-scenes look at an attempt at overturning one—Disproven by Ken Block takes you out of the voting booth and into the chaos that was the attempt to challenge the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
In November 2020, data specialist Ken Block received a phone call from the Trump Campaign. They wanted to hire him to find evidence of election fraud. What followed were late night and early morning requests to assess fraud claims at a blistering pace and ultimately find definitive evidence about the role voter fraud played in the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Multiple subpoenas later, Block reveals the truth about being one of the few professionals hired to prove the Trump Campaign’s allegation that voter fraud cost Donald Trump the 2020 presidential election. He explains what the voter data tells us and exposes the sobering truth that our federal elections are operating on hundreds, if not thousands, of disparate voting systems prone to error—a threat to national election integrity.
Disproven is an insider’s look at the results of an inflammatory claim, a flawed system, and the changes drastically needed before the results of another election are threatened or contested.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Rolf Haag, SPXGODFATHER, Shares His Stock Market Trading Secrets
Mar 23, 2024
Dr. Rolf Haag, SPXGODFATHER, Shares His Stock Market Trading Secrets
Spxgodfather.com
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Rolf Haag, also known as the SPXGodfather, is a highly experienced trader and educator in the field of options trading. He was born and raised in Germany and completed his bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees in Frankfurt. In 1997, he moved to the USA and became a US citizen in 2008 while maintaining his German citizenship. Dr. Hogg has had a successful career as the president, CEO, and board member of three large automotive supplier companies. However, his passion lies in trading and mentoring others to become successful traders. He founded SPXGodfather, LLC, where he provides education and mentorship to traders, focusing on trading the S\&P 500 index options. Dr. Hogg's goal is to help traders become more successful by providing them with a process and strategy to follow.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Vos interviews Dr. Rolf Haag, also known as the SPXGodfather. Dr. Rolf Haag shares his journey from being a successful CEO in the automotive industry to becoming a full-time trader and educator. He explains his passion for trading the S&P 500 index options and how he aims to be the best in this specific area. Dr. Rolf Haag emphasizes the importance of simplicity in trading and shares his strategy of using simple puts and calls to make profitable trades. He also discusses the significance of understanding leading indicators such as futures, the US dollar, and premiums in making informed trading decisions. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Rolf Haag highlights the importance of managing losses and shares his approach to minimizing losses and maximizing profits in trading.
Key Takeaways:
Dr. Rolf Haag, also known as the SPXGodfather, is a highly experienced trader and educator who focuses on trading the S&P 500 index options.
His trading strategy involves using simple puts and calls to make profitable trades, with a focus on understanding leading indicators such as futures, the US dollar, and premiums.
Dr. Rolf Haag emphasizes the importance of managing losses and keeping them to a minimum in order to be successful in trading.
He offers a personal and educational service to his subscribers, providing live trading sessions and guidance to help them become more successful traders.
Dr. Rolf Haag provides a free day pass to his trading room, allowing interested individuals to experience his trading approach firsthand.
Notable Quotes:
"In this business, it's not about how much money you make, it's how much money you don't lose in the next trade."
"I see myself as a specialty NBA coach. I take an NBA player that is already at a good level and make him better in one particular area."
"The best trades are between two and seven minutes. You make every trade, you make a thousand dollars, you make this a couple of times per day, and that is a pretty good gig for 2, 3, 4 hours in front of your laptop."
"I want you to make money. I know every member of my team by name. I'm very keen on the educational part. I really put a lot of effort into helping everybody."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina
Mar 22, 2024
Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina,Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina
https://amzn.to/3VxCRbB
A man lunges in front of a car. An elderly woman silently drowns herself. A corpse sits up in its coffin and speaks. On this reservation, not all is what it seems, in this new spine-chilling mythological horror from the author of Sisters of the Lost Nation.
All Noemi Broussard wanted was a fresh start. With a new boyfriend who actually treats her right and a plan to move from the reservation she grew up on—just like her beloved Uncle Louie before her—things are finally looking up for Noemi. Until the news of her boyfriend’s apparent suicide brings her world crumbling down.
But the facts about Roddy’s death just don’t add up, and Noemi isn’t the only one who suspects that something menacing might be lurking within their tribal lands.
After over a decade away, Uncle Louie has returned to the reservation, bringing with him a past full of secrets, horror, and what might be the key to determining Roddy’s true cause of death. Together, Noemi and Louie set out to find answers...but as they get closer to the truth, Noemi begins to wonder whether it might be best for some secrets to remain buried.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lost Man’s Lane: A Novel by Scott Carson
Mar 21, 2024
Lost Man's Lane: A Novel by Scott Carson
https://amzn.to/3IP6pdq
A teenager explores the darkness hidden within his hometown in this spellbinding supernatural thriller from bestselling author Scott Carson.
For a sixteen-year-old, a summer internship working for a private investigator seems like a dream come true—particularly since the PI is investigating the most shocking crime to hit Bloomington, Indiana, in decades. A local woman has vanished, and the last time anyone saw her, she was in the backseat of a police car driven by a man impersonating an officer.
Marshall Miller’s internship puts him at the center of the action, a position he relishes until a terrifying moment that turns public praise for his sharp observations and uncanny memory into accusations of lying and imperiling the case. His detective mentor withdraws, friends and family worry and whisper, and Marshall alone understands that the darkness visiting his town this summer goes far beyond a single crime. Now his task is to explain it—and himself.
Lost Man's Lane is a coming-of-age tale of terror that proves why its author has been hailed as “a master” by Stephen King and one who consistently offers “eerie, gripping storytelling” by Dean Koontz.
About the author
Scott Carson is the pen name of Michael Koryta, a New York Times bestselling author whose work has been translated into more than twenty languages, adapted into major motion pictures, and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. A former private investigator and reporter, his writing has been praised by Stephen King, Michael Connelly, and Dean Koontz, among many others. Raised in Bloomington, Indiana, he now lives in Indiana and Maine.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Behind the Startup: How Venture Capital Shapes Work, Innovation, and Inequality by Benjamin Shestakofsky
Mar 20, 2024
Behind the Startup: How Venture Capital Shapes Work, Innovation, and Inequality by Benjamin Shestakofsky
https://amzn.to/49QFVUB
This systematic analysis of everyday life inside a tech startup dissects the logic of venture capital and its consequences for entrepreneurs, workers, and societies.
In recent years, dreams about our technological future have soured as digital platforms have undermined privacy, eroded labor rights, and weakened democratic discourse. In light of the negative consequences of innovation, some blame harmful algorithms or greedy CEOs. Behind the Startup focuses instead on the role of capital and the influence of financiers. Drawing on nineteen months of participant-observation research inside a successful Silicon Valley startup, this book examines how the company was organized to meet the needs of the venture capital investors who funded it.
Investors push startups to scale as quickly as possible to inflate the value of their asset. Benjamin Shestakofsky shows how these demands create organizational problems that managers solve by combining high-tech systems with low-wage human labor. With its focus on the financialization of innovation, Behind the Startup explains how the gains generated by these companies are funneled into the pockets of a small cadre of elite investors and entrepreneurs. To promote innovation that benefits the many rather than the few, Shestakofsky compellingly argues that we must focus less on fixing the technology and more on changing the financial infrastructure that supports it.About the author
Benjamin Shestakofsky is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is affiliated with AI at Wharton and the Center on Digital Culture and Society. His research focuses on the relationship between work, technology, organizations, and political economy in the age of AI. He received his PhD in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lessons Learned: From the Short Stories of My Life by Laurie Koss
Mar 19, 2024
Lessons Learned: From the Short Stories of My Life by Laurie Koss
https://amzn.to/4ajQbog
Everyone has a story. Laurie Koss has five hundred and fifteen.
In her page-turning debut book, the award-winning Canadian artist has crafted a memoir like no other. Each page of Lessons Learned is a single story concluding with a thought-provoking quote.
Perfect for today’s busy lifestyle, Lessons Learned is unique because the reader can choose to enjoy the stories chronologically like a novel, flip to a random page to uncover which lesson they chance upon, or read one-story-per-day for a daily dose of inspiration.
The quotes that complete each story originate from diverse literary, cultural, and historical sources. They make Lessons Learned a one-of-a-kind experience as the reader is encouraged to take a moment at the end of each page to ponder the lesson or have a laugh.
Koss’ childhood stories begin in 1960’s Vancouver, B.C., with topics spanning from her budding interest in art to her keen intuition and family ghost stories to the tumultuous family dynamics created by a loving but alcoholic parent. With each story—and each life lesson learned—readers witness the coming-of-age and self-discovery of a young artist determined to create the life she dreams of living.
But life rarely goes as smoothly as we plan. Following the dips and successes of her romantic life, family, and career, Koss also illustrates the unexpected heartache of a life-altering illness and ongoing struggles with friendships—and the spiritual growth that can arise when we’re open to learning from these experiences.
Offering a blend of introspection, vulnerability, and creativity, Koss brings to life universal experiences that connect us all, interspersed by unique and often hilarious “Only Me” moments.
Koss’ storytelling takes the reader on an unforgettable journey from 1960s hippies to the 2020 pandemic. Her tales are a time portal to various eras and a reminder that we, too, have stories and history worth sharing. Story by story, quote by quote, Laurie Koss entertains with self-effacing humour, compassion, and insight, proving there is a lesson to be learned in every moment life offers.
Lessons Learned is a collection of short stories to treasure, savour, and share with loved ones. It is sure to become a must-read for those seeking a refreshing, laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and entertaining book.
What You’ll Discover Inside:
515 One-Page Short Stories
Family and Friendship
Popular Culture
The Unexplainable
Married Life & Parenting
Overcoming Challenges
Achieving Goals
Trusting Intuition
Finding Meaning in Life
Over 500 thought-provoking quotes
About the author
Laurie Koss is an award-winning contemporary Canadian artist best known for her close-up floral paintings. Her work adorns two national commissions: Canada Post’s 2015 Flower Series stamps and a 2015 Royal Canadian Mint twenty-dollar collector’s coin. She is a Senior member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and enjoys her role jurying art and mentoring emerging artists.
Born and raised in Vancouver—where she studied Fine Arts and English at the University of British Columbia—Laurie now lives in Kelowna with her husband. When she’s not painting or writing, (or stumbling into “only me” moments), she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, teaching/practicing yoga, travelling, tending her vegetable garden, and pursuing a path of self-improvement. Lessons Learned is her first book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – When I’m Her by Sarah Zachrich Jeng
Mar 17, 2024
When I'm Her by Sarah Zachrich Jeng
https://amzn.to/4a8Ahgw
How far would you go to get even with the woman who ruined your life?
In this electrifying thriller, a young woman gets everything she’s ever wanted—and everything she doesn’t—when she swaps bodies with her sworn enemy.
Though polar opposites, Mary and Elizabeth are as close as can be—until the night Elizabeth makes an irrevocable mistake and leaves Mary to take the blame. Years later, Elizabeth seems to have forgotten Mary exists.
Mary hasn’t forgotten her.
She follows Elizabeth’s every move online, obsessed with paying her back for the betrayal that cost Mary her dreams. Now Mary has found a way to switch bodies with Elizabeth, and she’s got a plan to steal her charmed life. Her career. Her looks. Her husband.
They do say living well is the best revenge.
Or is it? The more Mary uncovers about Elizabeth’s life, the more she realizes she may have made a deadly mistake. And she'll need the help of her worst enemy to stay alive.
About the author
Sarah Zachrich Jeng grew up in Michigan and always had a flair for the morbid and mysterious (for her dad’s thirty-fifth birthday, she wrote a story entitled “The Man Who Died at 35”). She had a brief career as an aspiring rock star before she came to her senses and went back to school to become a web developer. Sarah lives in Florida with her family and an extremely hyper rescue dog. THE OTHER ME is her first novel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Never Leave the Dogs Behind: A Memoir by Brianna Madia
Mar 16, 2024
Never Leave the Dogs Behind: A Memoir by Brianna Madia
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The author of the New York Times bestseller Nowhere for Very Long continues her story with this deeply honest, moving account of a woman walking the line between independence and isolation when she moves to the Southwest desert with nothing and no one but her four dogs.
In her debut memoir, Nowhere for Very Long, Brianna Madia reflected on her life as a nomad, free to roam some of the most beautiful land in America. Now, in Never Leave the Dogs Behind, the van life adherent faces the unfathomable darkness that comes from a life blown apart, her only solace the support of her dogs.
In the wake of a painful, public divorce and the ensuing fallout, Brianna moves from a pared-down van into a pared-down trailer. She reckons with her decision to be alone in the desert, living on a nine-acre plot of undeveloped land on the dusty outskirts of a small town in Utah, accompanied only by her four precious dogs: Bucket, Dagwood, Birdie, and Banjo. As she grapples with the anger, despair, and delicious freedom that comes from being wholly on her own, Brianna wonders where, exactly, the road less traveled has led her.
A powerful and poignant portrait of rebuilding and surviving, Never Leave the Dogs Behind is about finding the courage to start over when the dream life you thought you were living collapses around your feet.
About the author
Brianna Madia has lived a life of relentless intention, traveling the deserts of the American Southwest in an old Ford van. She made a name for herself on social media with her inspiring captions-cum-essays about bravery, identity, nature, and subverting expectations. She lives in Utah with her four dogs. Nowhere for Very Long is her first book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – No Grail Without Dragons: A Man’s Unconventional Path to Love, Purpose, and Peace by Victor J. Giusfredi
Mar 15, 2024
No Grail Without Dragons: A Man's Unconventional Path to Love, Purpose, and Peace by Victor J. Giusfredi
Victorgiusfredi.com
https://amzn.to/49SL3aR
In "No Grail Without Dragons," embark on an extraordinary journey through the tumultuous life of Victor J. Giusfredi as he unveils the soul-stirring tale of love, personal growth, and the pursuit of inner peace. This memoir transcends storytelling, offering an intimate look into a man's courageous quest for self-discovery, where the dragons are not mythical creatures, but the very fears, insecurities, and challenges that have haunted him throughout his existence.
A Journey of Resilience
Venture alongside Giusfredi as he crisscrosses the globe, narrating a remarkable story of resilience. With seven businesses launched, two innovative inventions, over 35 homes inhabited, two devastating divorces, and 40 jobs tackled, his narrative resonates with the chaos, pain, and triumphs of a life fully lived. Each experience serves as a piece in the intricate puzzle of finding success in romantic relationships and personal fulfillment.
Raw Honesty, Vivid Prose
Giusfredi bares his soul with unfiltered candor and vivid storytelling. His confessional tone and narrative flair transport readers to the core of his existence. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, from his struggles with divorce, layoffs, immigration, abuse, domestic violence, to bankruptcy, and ultimately, his transcendence to a state of inner peace and self-understanding. Powerful metaphors and evocative storytelling paint a vivid picture of a man determined to confront his internal demons for the sake of his own -- and loved ones -- happiness.
A Guide to Transformation
What sets this memoir apart is Giusfredi's fearless vulnerability and his desire to illuminate the path for others. His introspective reflections, coupled with his analytical and pragmatic approach to personal growth, create a tapestry that interweaves thoughtfulness and empathy into a life-altering guide.
A Testament to Human Strength
"No Grail Without Dragons" stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, a guiding light for those in search of meaning, and a manual for discovering one's true self. The title encapsulates the book's core message: true love, purpose, and peace are attainable, but only after facing the fears and challenges that reside within. This memoir reminds us that no reward is granted without confronting our deepest fears, and genuine fulfillment can only be attained by conquering the dragons that lurk within us all.
About the author
Victor, a certified life coach and neurolinguistic programming coach, brings a wealth of experience to his coaching practice. With a background that spans launching seven businesses, deploying 3 inventions, living and working across the world, Victor's journey from humble beginnings to successful entrepreneur and coach fuels his passion for helping others tap into the power of mindset to overcome life's toughest challenges.
Driven by personal experiences including two marriages, two divorces, and raising two children as a single parent, Victor found purpose in coaching to guide others through their darkest moments. Specializing in mindset strategies, relationships, and fear resilience, Victor's approach combines narrative storytelling with direct coaching techniques honed through real-life trials, continuous education and practice.
As a published author of 'No Grail Without Dragons: A Man's Unconventional Path to Love, Purpose, and Peace,' Victor shares his personal trials and tribulations to inspire readers to transform their lives. Featured in podcasts, articles and other media, Victor's expertise and authenticity make him a trusted guide on the journey to personal growth and fulfillment.
Through his blog, social media platforms, and upcoming book on successful relationships and mindset strategies,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cape Rage (A Danny Barrett Novel) by Ron Corbett
Mar 14, 2024
Cape Rage (A Danny Barrett Novel) by Ron Corbett
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Danny Barrett is caught between a family of criminals and the psychopath who is tracking them in the latest novel of the series the New York Times calls, "Dynamite."
The FBI has a hundred undercover agents who can work in the city, but Danny Barrett is the one they call when they need someone to investigate crimes in the wilderness.
This case is a particularly difficult one. For more than a century the Danby family have ruled as kings in their corner of the Pacific Northwest. The Feds were mostly willing to look the other way while the family smuggled everything from liquor to cigarettes across the border, but lately things have taken a darker turn.
A recent bank robbery in Seattle looks like it may have been committed by the Danbys, but there's no way the FBI can get any locals to turn against them. Only Danny Barrett has what it takes to get inside the organization and shut them down.
But before Danny can do that he's going to have to contend with Henry Carter, a former in-law and current psychopath. The Danbys thought they left Henry for dead in the deepest part of the woods, but he's coming back. He'll go to hell to get his revenge, and he's willing to take the whole family with him.
About the author
Ron Corbett is the Edgar and Arthur Ellis nominated author of the Frank Yakabuski Mystery Series. Set on the Northern Divide, the Yakabuski series has been called “Truly captivating” (Publishers Weekly) “Soulful” (Kirkus Reviews) and “A series with a long life ahead.” (Globe and Mail). Ron is also the author of the Danny Barrett series of thrillers called "A dynamite new series" (New York Times) and "nuanced...and vivid" (Publisher's Weekly). A former radio host and newspaper columnist, the father of four is married to award-winning photo-journalist Julie Oliver and still lives in his hometown of Ottawa, Canada, where he writes from the study of a century-old house, “not far from a good river.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Love Ball Game: Embracing Yourself and Embodying Your Soul by Jacia Kornwise
Mar 13, 2024
The Love Ball Game: Embracing Yourself and Embodying Your Soul by Jacia Kornwise
Jaciakornwise.com
https://amzn.to/4a5dfaJ
In “The LoveBall Game - Embracing Yourself and Embodying Your Soul” authored by Jacia Kornwise, embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, embodiment, and self-love. With Jacia’s wealth of wisdom and personal insights, this transformational guide offers a heartfelt exploration of the human experience, delving into the intricacies of personal growth, resilience, intuition and embodiment. She leads the way, encouraging readers to embrace their unique life stories and cultivate self-love. Drawing from her own experiences as a multiple trauma survivor, Jacia’s empathetic guidance resonates deeply. She helps you to navigate the complexities of personal growth offering insights and wisdom on how to reconnect with yourself and learn how to re-embody your intuition and instincts. She introduces you to a metaphorical game of love and life for transforming stuck points into embodied resourcefulness. This book serves as a powerful guide and testimony to finding a true romance with love and life and to fully embody the resilience of your soul’s journey.
Jacia Kornwise is a Master Embodied Soul Coach, Transformational Experience Facilitator, and TEDxSpeaker, with an impressive 31-year career dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and groups transform their stuck points into resilience and embodied resourcefulness. She has also taught at festivals as well as led retreats and corporate events with her skillsets. As a multiple trauma and grief survivor, Jacia has inspired her students, clients, friends, and loved ones for decades and she has now decided to share some potent moments about her personal journey with “The LoveBall Game” in combination with some helpful concepts and exercises for anyone to begin to deepen their own embodied listening.
Jacia received her Bachelor’s in English Lit and a teaching certification from the University of Michigan, her Master’s Degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and her Master’s Shadow Coaching degree with the late Debbie Ford. She is a trained and certified 5 Rhythms Movement teacher by Gabrielle Roth and the Moving Center School. She studied and trained in a variety of somatic, breath, and mindfulness-based tools.. She’s a Mom to her beloved son Devon and a dog Mom to her puppy Yoda.
About the author
Jacia Kornwise is a Master Embodied Soul Coach, Transformational Experience Facilitator, and inspirational and TEDx speaker. She is the author of “The Love Ball Game - Embracing Yourself and Embodying Your Soul.” She has an impressive 31-year career dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and groups transform their stuck points into resilience and embodied resourcefulness. She has led retreats, workshops, corporate and private events, and festivals, sharing her tools to embody healing. As a multiple trauma survivor and grief survivor, she shares herself from the heart, leading the way. Jacia received her BA in English Literature from the University of Michigan and a teaching certification. She is an Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine. She received her Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and her Masters Shadow Coaching degree from the late Debbie Ford. She is a trained and certified 5 Rhythms Dance teacher by Gabrielle Roth and The Moving Center. She studied and trained in various breath-work, somatic, and mindfulness-based teachings. She runs the Satori Healing Center in Chico, California and is a Mom to her teenage son and puppy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Vulture Capitalism Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom By Grace Blakeley
Mar 12, 2024
Vulture Capitalism Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom By Grace Blakeley
https://amzn.to/3TxZcV2
Longlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Nonfiction
A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for March 2024
In the vein of The Shock Doctrine and Evil Geniuses, this timely manifesto from an acclaimed journalist illustrates how corporate and political power brokers have used planned capitalism to advance their own interests at the expense of the rest of us—and how we can take back our economy for all.
It’s easy to look at the state of the world around us and feel hopeless. We live in an era marked by war, climate crisis, political polarization, and acute inequality—and yet many of us feel powerless to do anything about these profound issues. We’ve been assured that unfettered capitalism is necessary to ensure our freedom and prosperity, even as we see its corrosive effects proliferating daily. Why, in our age of unchecked corporate power, are most of us living paycheck to paycheck? When the economy falters, why do governments bail out corporations and shareholders but leave everyday people in the dust?
Now, economic and political journalist and progressive star on the rise Grace Blakeley exposes the corrupt system that is failing all around us, pulling back the curtain on the free market mythology we have been sold, and showing how, as corporate interests have taken hold, governments have historically been shifting away from competition and democracy and towards monopoly and oligarchy.
Tracing over a century of neoliberal planning and backdoor bailouts, Blakeley takes us on a deeply reported tour of the corporate crimes, political maneuvering, and economic manipulation that elites have used to enshrine a global system of “vulture capitalism”—planned capitalist economies that benefit corporations and the uber-wealthy at the expense of the rest of us—at every level, from states to empires. Blakeley exposes the cracks already emerging within capitalism, lighting a path forward for how we can democratize our economy, not just our politics, to ensure true freedom for all.About the author
Grace Blakeley, one of the fiercest anti-capitalist advocates of her generation, is an author, journalist, and commentator.
She graduated from the University of Oxford with a first-class honors degree in philosophy, economics, and politics. Her writing has appeared in Tribune and the New Statesman, and she regularly appears in the media - from BBC Question Time to MTV News. She is the author of Stolen, The Corona Crash, and Vulture Capitalism, and edited Futures of Socialism.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rasa.io: Personalized AI-powered Newsletters for Better Audience Engagement
Mar 11, 2024
Rasa.io: Personalized AI-powered Newsletters for Better Audience Engagement
Rasa.io
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Erica Salm Rench is the Chief Operating Officer at rasa.io. With a background in enrollment management and digital marketing, Erica brings a wealth of experience to her role. She has managed online marketing teams and executed strategies to help organizations stand out in the online market. Erica's love for digital marketing, technology, and email has led her to support the incredible community of rasa.io customers.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where Chris Vos interviews CEOs, authors, thought leaders, visionaries, and motivators. In this episode, Chris speaks with Erica Salm Rench, the COO of rasa.io. rasa.io leverages AI to personalize the newsletter experience for each subscriber. By sending personalized content based on reading preferences and behaviors, rasa.io helps organizations increase engagement and optimize their email marketing. Erica discusses how rasa.io works alongside popular email platforms like MailChimp and Salesforce, and shares the benefits of using AI in email marketing. She also highlights the time-saving aspect of rasa.io and the insights it provides to improve audience engagement.
Key Takeaways:
rasa.io leverages AI to personalize the newsletter experience for each subscriber, sending different versions of emails based on reading preferences and behaviors.
The platform works alongside popular email providers like MailChimp and Salesforce, making it easy to integrate with existing systems.
By personalizing content, rasa.io helps increase click rates, open rates, and overall audience engagement.
Publishers using rasa.io can see increased returns from partner advertising revenue, as the personalized newsletters attract more engagement.
The platform offers time-saving features, automating the newsletter production process and allowing users to set it and forget it.
Notable Quotes:
"Instead of sending one version of an email to 10,000 people, we're sending 10,000 different versions personalized by people's reading preferences and behaviors." - Erica Salm Rench
"If you're someone who knows that staying in touch with your audience is important, but you put off the newsletter because you don't see the immediate value, I'd say get started soon because you need to maintain your relevant presence in your subscribers' inboxes." - Erica Salm Rench
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lost Seeds: The Beginning by Teresa Mosley Sebastian
Mar 10, 2024
Lost Seeds: The Beginning by Teresa Mosley Sebastian
https://amzn.to/4a0FzLn
Teresamosleysebastian.com
“The engrossing first book of a series, Lost Seeds addresses various facets of historical racism and piques keen interest in the saga’s continuation.”—Clarion/Foreword Review
A novel chronicling the strained relationship between two brothers born into the remnants of their parents’ former enslavement. One brother seems to overcome, while the other descends further into adversity. What happens when they are forced to face each other?
Lost Seeds is the story of two brothers, Dublin and Timothy Brisco, born into poverty at the turn of the twentieth century to formerly enslaved parents. From birth, they witness firsthand the atrocities their parents had to endure and themselves experience the continued struggles of being Black in the South. Encounters with physical abuse, mental illness, and racism define the brothers’ lives, and despite their best efforts to survive, the seeds of slavery’s wickedness inevitably spawn and lead the two down separate paths. Dublin attempts to overcome his tragic past and hopes to elevate his place in life by escaping oppression and adapting to segregated societal life, while Timothy openly displays his wounds, attempts to reject his Black identity, and descends into a fog of mental illness. The two brothers never discuss their journeys, nor the lifetime of insecurity and violence they experienced, ultimately creating an impassable chasm in their relationship.
Eventually, at the request of their mother, Dublin reluctantly permits Timothy to live on his family’s land in a one-room windowless shack. Although they are once again united on the same property, their feelings of indifference and the distance between the two persist.
Will their relationship forever be lost to the traumas of their past, or will they be able to come together and be each other’s strength in the face of the cruelties of their world? Because no matter how much time or distance passes, the seeds of brotherhood never die.
About the author
Teresa Sebastian is an attorney, entrepreneur, and law school professor. She seeks to make a difference in the environment and culture through her involvement with nonprofit community and corporate boards. Teresa believes spiritual words and the sounds of nature soothe the inner being, define a place of peace, and inspire her creative writing. She has always been compelled to put words to the human life she sees around her. Lost Seeds: The Beginning is her first novel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships by Topaz Adizes
Mar 09, 2024
12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships by Topaz Adizes
https://amzn.to/3uUf0YV
“Save yourself another round of heartbreak and breakups and read this first. Topaz condenses years of wisdom into 12 powerful questions that will give you the keys to unlock real, true, and profound love so you don’t have to keep searching (or suffering) in disconnected relationships.”
—Natalie Kuhn, spiritual teacher and co-CEO of The Class
Could one conversation improve your relationship forever?
We all crave connection. But sometimes we need help getting there. By having a conversation with your partner, guided by these thought-provoking questions, you’ll discover the strength in having mindful, meaningful conversations and unlock a deeper level of lasting intimacy.
Author Topaz Adizes invites you to bravely explore the heart of your relationship
through 12 carefully crafted questions drawn from thousands of candid conversations with real couples featured in his Emmy Award-winning documentary series {THE AND}.
In today’s fast-paced world, it is easier than ever to feel isolated, disconnected, and idling in surface-level relationships. Having observed a decade’s worth of extraordinary conversations unfold, Topaz explores the key to feeling closer, more secure, and more connected with your partner.
This essential, inclusive guide includes:
Powerful tools to create a safe, transformative space for connection
12 questions proven to nurture authentic intimacy, and examples from people who've been there
Strategies for staying connected in the midst of conflict
Confidence to craft better, stronger questions of your own (hint: you’ll get better answers)
Make every conversation count, and you’ll uncover the magic that awaits when you dare to be vulnerable, go deeper, and love like never before.About the author
TOPAZ ADIZES is an Emmy award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect. He is an Edmund Hillary fellow and Sundance/Skoll stories of change fellow. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW, featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the NewYork Times; and have garnered an Emmy for new approaches to documentary and Two World Press photo awards for immersive storytelling and interactive documentary. He is currently the founder and executive director of the experience design studio The Skin Deep. Topaz studied philosophy at UC Berkeley and Oxford University. He speaks four languages, and currently lives in Mexico with his wife and two children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Once Upon Tomorrow: Harnessing the New Opportunities the Metaverse Creates by Shurick Agapitov, Tech Billionaire Founder of Xsolla
Mar 08, 2024
Once Upon Tomorrow: Harnessing the New Opportunities the Metaverse Creates by Shurick Agapitov, Tech Billionaire Founder of Xsolla
https://amzn.to/3Pe4ti6
Shurick Agapitov’s Once Upon Tomorrow unpacks the sometimes vague concept of the metaverse and shares the opportunities that are and will be available within this new world.
Thirty years ago, the advent of the internet changed the world. For the first time in human history, the collected knowledge of all mankind was freely available to every man, woman, and child on the planet with the click of a few buttons.
Fifteen years ago, the world changed again with the widespread availability and adoption of smartphones that put the full power of the internet in the palm of our hands whenever we want and wherever we are.
As monumental as these advancements were, they were just the warmup for the change that’s coming next. In just a few years, we won’t think of “going on the internet” to look up information and find entertainment. Instead, we’ll already be in the internet, living, working, and playing in an endless virtual world that will turn everything we think we know about the internet on its head.
Welcome to the Metaverse.
In Once Upon Tomorrow, visionary tech CEO Shurick Agapitov dives deep into this new age of the internet by unpacking exactly what the Metaverse is and what it will become. It’s not about pixels and computer chips; it’s a total paradigm shift what will revolutionize how people interact, share stories, create and implement ideas, conduct business, and literally live their lives.
The Metaverse will be the biggest change any of us have ever seen. Fortunately, Shurick Agapitov is here to take you by the hand and welcome you into this wild, wonderful new universe of opportunity.
As the Founder of Xsolla, Shurick is not only a respected innovator but also a driving force in shaping the future of gaming and the Metaverse. His trailblazing company Xsolla allows video game producers to sell in-game items in exchange for a 5% portion of each sale. When anyone purchases something in-game, his company powers that transaction worldwide. Shurick's clients including Epic Games Store, Ubisoft, Twitch & hundreds more. With a global presence spanning Los Angeles, Berlin, and Seoul, Xsolla under Shurick's leadership, is fostering a more decentralized and inclusive industry.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fitness Coach Daniel Israeli Helps Clients Lose Weight and Improve Health
Mar 08, 2024
Fitness Coach Daniel Israeli Helps Clients Lose Weight and Improve Health
Danielrazfit.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Daniel Israeli is a fitness coach and the CEO of DanielRazfit. Born in Israel, he moved to China with his family at the age of six. Daniel was a picky eater as a child and ate nothing but McDonald's from the age of six to twelve. At the age of 12, he started playing basketball and realized he needed to eat healthier to improve his performance. This sparked his interest in healthy eating and fitness. At 17, he started working out seriously and noticed the positive impact it had on his confidence and everyday life. Daniel went on to earn an exercise nutrition degree and became a certified personal trainer. In 2020, he started his online fitness business, focusing on helping people who struggle with weight loss. Daniel's goal is to help his clients lose a significant amount of weight and improve their overall health and well-being.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another episode of The Chris Voss Show! In this episode, Chris interviews Daniel Israeli, a fitness coach and the CEO of Daniel Ross Fit. Daniel shares his journey from being a picky eater who only ate McDonald's to becoming a certified personal trainer and helping people lose significant amounts of weight. He discusses his approach to sustainable weight loss, the importance of consistency, and the role of mindset in achieving long-term success. Daniel also provides valuable tips on improving sleep quality and making customized nutrition plans that are enjoyable and effective. Tune in to this inspiring conversation to learn how you can transform your life and achieve your weight loss goals.
In the first part of the interview, Daniel talks about his background and how he transitioned from being a picky eater to becoming a fitness coach. He shares his personal experience of losing weight and how it transformed his confidence and overall well-being. Daniel emphasizes the importance of sustainable weight loss and why it's more than just losing a few pounds. He explains his approach to helping clients who have given up on weight loss and believe it's impossible for them. Daniel's goal is to help people lose a significant amount of weight, typically starting from 300 pounds and going down to 200 pounds. He believes that by changing their mindset and making small, consistent changes, anyone can achieve their weight loss goals.
In the second part of the interview, Daniel discusses his approach to helping busy men lose weight without going to the gym. He explains that muscles don't know whether you're working out at home or at the gym; all they respond to is tension. Daniel shares his strategy of focusing on easy wins and making small changes that can be sustained in the long run. He provides practical tips on improving sleep quality, such as maintaining a cold room temperature and avoiding stimulation before bed. Daniel also emphasizes the importance of planning ahead, especially for people who travel frequently. By making conscious choices and being prepared, it's possible to eat healthy even when on the road.
Throughout the interview, Daniel emphasizes the importance of being consistent and making sustainable changes. He believes that by focusing on what you enjoy eating and finding ways to make it healthier, you can create a nutrition plan that is enjoyable and effective. Daniel also highlights the role of sleep quality in weight loss and overall well-being. By prioritizing sleep and implementing simple strategies, such as maintaining a cold room temperature and avoiding stimulation before bed, you can improve your sleep quality and support your weight loss journey.
Key Takeaways:
Sustainable weight loss requires a mindset shift and making small, consistent changes.
Focusing on easy wins and finding ways to make healthy eating enjoyable can lead to long-term success.
Improving sleep quality is crucial for weight loss and o...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Serial Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor, Bill Faeth, Shares his Strategies for Success in the Short-Term Rental Market
Mar 07, 2024
Serial Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor, Bill Faeth, Shares his Strategies for Success in the Short-Term Rental Market
Billfaeth.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Bill Faeth is a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor. He has bootstrapped 31 startups and has had 19 successful exits to date. Bill has built a $19 million short-term rental portfolio that generates over $1 million in annual income from a $126,000 investment. He is the owner and coach of the Build Short Term Rental Wealth brand, where he helps real estate investors succeed in the short-term rental market. Bill is also the host of two podcasts, STR Unfiltered and STR Ometrics.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss interviews CEOs, authors, thought leaders, and visionaries. In this episode, Chris interviews Bill Faeth, a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor. Bill shares his expertise in the short-term rental market and explains why it is still the number one asset class to invest in. He discusses his investment strategy, focusing on specific markets and creating unique experiences for guests. Bill also offers valuable insights on cash flow, tax benefits, and the importance of marketing in the short-term rental business.
Key topics discussed in this episode include the advantages of short-term rentals over long-term rentals, the importance of location in real estate, and the concept of "super properties" that maximize return on investment. Bill also emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adaptation in the ever-changing real estate market.
Key Takeaways:
Short-term rentals offer higher cash flow and tax benefits compared to long-term rentals.
Investing in secondary and tertiary markets can provide better returns on investment.
Creating unique experiences and targeting specific buyer personas can attract high-end guests.
The 5-52-50 plan is a strategy to build a short-term rental portfolio and generate $250,000 in net income.
Marketing and finding the right market opportunities are crucial for success in the short-term rental business.
Notable Quotes:
"Real estate's great and land is great anyways. So as I started moving towards that seven-figure mark, and then when I eclipsed that, I knew I really had to get leveraged into it." - Bill Faeth
"You make or break your deal on the entry when you're buying the property." - Bill Faith
"Most of that starts outside before it goes inside. That's one of the reasons I don't really like investing into condos unless you can build a moat around the investment and insulate yourself from other competition." - Bill Faeth
"I'm always looking at how I'm gonna market if I find a property, if I find a business, and I can't conceptualize a marketing plan internally in my eight-inch head here, then I'm not gonna make that investment." - Bill Faeth
"If you pay down your debt and then you leverage your cash flow, it's what I do. When I started, I spent $126,000 on my first property. I made a really bad mistake when I was a newbie in my second property and lost 125 grand. So I had to recover from that." - Bill Faeth
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Steve Bederman Shares Lessons Learned from his Entrepreneurial Journey on his Podcast
Mar 06, 2024
Steve Bederman Shares Lessons Learned from his Entrepreneurial Journey on his Podcast
Lessons I’ve Learned (in no particular order), with Steve Bederman Podcast
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Steve Bederman is the CEO of Noble Biz, a global leader in contact center communications technology. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Steve started as a call agent and quickly rose to build his own sales team. He is also the host of the podcast "Lessons I've Learned in No Particular Order," where he shares his insights and experiences as a CEO and offers guidance on business and leadership. Steve is an Amazon bestselling author of four corporate thrillers and has written for leading contact center publications. He lives by the motto "Make a promise. Keep a promise."
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss interviews the most brilliant minds and thought leaders in various fields. In this episode, Chris is joined by Steve Bederman, the CEO of Noble Biz and host of the podcast "Lessons I've Learned in No Particular Order." Steve shares his journey from being a call agent to becoming a successful CEO and offers valuable lessons and insights on business, leadership, and courageous decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself, making promises, and continuously learning and adapting in the ever-changing business landscape.
Key Takeaways:
Steve Bederman shares his journey from being a call agent to becoming the CEO of Noble Biz, a global leader in contact center communications technology.
He emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself and understanding one's beliefs and values to make better decisions in business and life.
Steve discusses the power of continuous learning and shares his unique approach of reading a chapter from different books each day to expand his knowledge.
He encourages entrepreneurs to embrace challenges and keep moving forward, even in the face of adversity.
Steve reflects on the importance of perseverance and shares a personal story about finding pride in his accomplishments despite his father's disapproval.
Notable Quotes:
"Life just happens, and we react to it. The key is to make decisions and not be paralyzed by fear or indecision." - Steve Bederman
"You can't be successful or make dependable decisions unless you know who you are and what you believe in." - Steve Bederman
"Sometimes the best thing you can do in the darkest moments is to keep moving forward. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel." - Steve Bederman
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – National Retail Solutions Offers Innovative Solutions for Independent Retailers
Mar 05, 2024
National Retail Solutions Offers Innovative Solutions for Independent Retailers
NRSplus.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Elie Y. Katz is the President and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS) Plus. With over seven years of experience in the industry, Katz has brought his expertise as an executive in various companies to found NRS. NRS operates the leading point-of-sale terminal-based platform and NRS Pay with credit card processing for independent retailers. With over 27,000 active POS terminals in stores nationwide, NRS provides solutions to help independent retailers compete in the market.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Elie Y. Katz, the President and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS) Plus. Katz shares the story of how NRS was founded and the mission behind the company's offerings. He discusses the challenges faced by independent convenience store owners and how NRS provides them with the technology and insights to compete in the market. Katz also highlights the importance of clean and transparent credit card processing for small businesses. Additionally, he introduces NRS's innovative panic alarm system embedded in their point-of-sale registers, designed to enhance the safety and security of store owners. Katz concludes by discussing NRS's partnerships and future plans to continue improving their product offerings.
Key Takeaways:
NRS provides independent convenience store owners with a point-of-sale register that offers digital coupon products, credit card processing, and other features to help them compete in the market.
NRS's credit card processing solution, NRS Pay, offers a clean and transparent rate with no long-term contracts or hidden fees.
The panic alarm system embedded in NRS's point-of-sale registers silently alerts the police in case of emergencies, providing a sense of security for store owners.
NRS has partnered with companies like Strata Select, MS Energy Technologies, and Source One Digital Team to offer additional solutions and services to their customers.
NRS is committed to continuously improving their product offerings and providing support to independent retailers in various industries.
Notable Quotes:
"We created the world's greatest point-of-sale register for these independent, convenient liquor tobacco stores." - Elie Y. Katz
"Our point-of-sale register offers clean and transparent credit card processing with no hidden fees." - Elie Y. Katz
"The panic alarm system gives store owners a sense of security and comfort, knowing that help is just a button away." - Elie Y. Katz
"We partner with reputable companies to offer additional solutions and services to our customers, such as signage and canopies for gas stations." - Elie Y. Katz
"Our goal is to level the playing field for independent retailers and provide them with the tools they need to succeed." - Elie Y. Katz
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stone of Love (Stones of Iona) by Margaret Izard
Mar 04, 2024
Stone of Love (Stones of Iona) by Margaret Izard
https://amzn.to/3SZx8Zb
Book 1 of 1: Stones of Iona
After leaving her abusive ex, American scholar Brielle DeVolt embarks on a career-changing opportunity, the renovation of Laird Colin MacDougall's Chapel ruin. The attractive, broad-shouldered Laird leaves her weak-kneed, but can she trust herself to love again? Dusted in construction dirt, the curvy beauty in his study captivates Colin. As Brielle steps to the window, her brunette tresses halo in the sunlight, and he sees her as his dream soul mate. When he learns his hereditary duty is safeguarding magic Fae stones, all he wants is to protect Brielle from the evil forces of the Fae. Traveling to the past to assume his forefather's identity and find a missing magic stone is challenging enough. When Brielle appears, an undeniable attraction to his ancestor ignites, causing her confused passion. Faced with fighting an evil Fae to save the realms, Colin must choose between saving the stone or saving his love.
About the author
Margaret Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. She discovered historical romance novels in middle school, which combined her desire for romance, drama, and fantasy. She writes exciting plot lines, steamy love scenes and always falls for a strong male with a soft heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and adult triplets and loves to hear from readers.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Band A Novel By Christine Ma-Kellams
Mar 03, 2024
The Band A Novel By Christine Ma-Kellams
https://amzn.to/4c1IzYY
“This could very well be the first great K-Pop literary phenomenon.” —Debutiful, Most Anticipated Books of 2024
Perfect for fans of Mouth to Mouth and Black Buck, this whip-smart, darkly funny, and biting debut follows a psychologist with a savior complex who offers shelter to a recently cancelled K-pop idol on the run.
Sang Duri is the eldest member and “visual” of a Korean boy band at the apex of global superstardom. But when his latest solo single accidentally leads to controversy, he’s abruptly cancelled.
To spare the band from fallout with obsessive fans and overbearing management, Duri disappears from the public eye by hiding out in the McMansion of a Chinese American woman he meets in a Los Angeles H-Mart. But his rescuer is both unhappily married with children and a psychologist with a savior complex, a combination that makes their potential union both seductive and incredibly problematic.
Meanwhile, Duri’s cancellation catapults not only a series of repressed memories from his music producer’s earlier years about the original girl group whose tragic disbanding preceded his current success, but also a spiral of violent interactions that culminates in an award show event with reverberations that forever change the fates of both the band members and the music industry.
In its indicting portrayal of mental health and public obsession, fandom, and cancel culture, The Band considers the many ways in which love and celebrity can devolve into something far more sinister when their demands are unmet.
Christine Ma-Kellams is a Harvard-trained cultural psychologist, Pushcart-nominated fiction writer, and first-generation American. Her work and writing have appeared in HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, Catapult, Salon, The Wall Street Journal, The Rumpus, and much more. The Band is her first novel. You can find her in person at one of California’s coastal cities or online at ChristineMa-Kellams.com.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elite Entrepreneurship and Networking Strategies with Scott Joseph & Me Plus Ultra
Mar 02, 2024
Elite Entrepreneurship and Networking Strategies with Scott Joseph & Me Plus Ultra
Meplusultra.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Scott Joseph is an elite entrepreneurship and networking strategist. He is the CEO and founder of ME Plus Ultra, a platform that brings together thought leaders and disruptors to exchange groundbreaking ideas and strategies. Scott has a background in digital marketing and has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, including a direct mail agency and car dealerships. With ME Plus Ultra, Scott focuses on connecting people and fostering collaboration to drive business breakthroughs and personal growth.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Scott Joseph, the CEO and founder of ME Plus Ultra. Scott shares his journey as an entrepreneur and discusses the importance of networking and building meaningful connections. He talks about his experience in the car dealership industry and how it led him to start ME Plus Ultra. Scott explains how ME Plus Ultra is not just a mastermind group, but a community where high-growth entrepreneurs, c-suite executives, and industry innovators come together to share expertise and achieve their goals. He also highlights the unique format of his Business Bourbon and Cigars leadership retreats, which combine working sessions with networking opportunities. Throughout the conversation, Scott emphasizes the value of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning in business development.
Key Takeaways:
ME Plus Ultra is a platform that connects thought leaders and disruptors to exchange groundbreaking ideas and strategies.
Scott Joseph's journey as an entrepreneur started in the car dealership industry, where he built and sold multiple businesses.
ME Plus Ultra focuses on bringing together high-growth entrepreneurs, c-suite executives, and industry innovators to foster collaboration and achieve business breakthroughs.
The Business Bourbon and Cigars leadership retreats organized by ME Plus Ultra provide a unique format that combines working sessions with networking opportunities.
Scott emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships, continuous learning, and accountability in business development.
Notable Quotes:
"I enjoy connecting people, especially if they've got a diverse skillset, great vision. Doing those introductions, watching that magic work where they either discover some type of new business opportunity or some type of breakthrough." - Scott Joseph
"I've learned that relationships and networking are key to business success. The connections I've made through ME Plus Ultra have opened up new business opportunities and allowed me to learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry." - Scott Joseph
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away by Emily P. Freeman
Mar 01, 2024
How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away by Emily P. Freeman
https://amzn.to/3P1EiuU
If life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we’re in is no longer a room where we belong?
What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it’s time to make a change? When it comes to navigating big decisions about when to stay and go, how can we know for sure when the time is right? Though we enter and exit many rooms over the course of our life—jobs, relationships, communities, life stages—knowing how and when it’s time to leave is a decision that rarely has a clear answer.
Podcast host, spiritual director, and bestselling author of The Next Right Thing, Emily P. Freeman offers guidance to help us recognize when it’s time to move on from situations that no longer fit, allowing us to find new spaces where we can flourish and grow.
How to Walk Into a Room helps us begin to uncover the silent, nuanced, and hidden arrows for anyone asking questions like: How do I know if it’s time to move on? What if I stay and nothing changes? What if I leave and everything falls apart?
Through thought-provoking questions, spiritual practices, and personal stories, How to Walk into a Room will help you to know and name the caution flags in your current spaces, discern the difference between true peace and discomfort avoidance, navigate endings even when there is no closure, find peace for when you feel ready but it isn’t time, and courage for when it’s time but you don’t feel ready.
For anyone standing in a threshold, here’s a book to help discern the how, when, and what now of walking out of rooms and into new ones with peace, confidence, and a whole heart.
About the author
Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Emily holds a master’s degree in spiritual formation and leadership from Friends University. She lives in North Carolina with her family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Move to Millions: The Proven Framework to Become a Million Dollar CEO with Grace & Ease Instead of Hustle & Grind by Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
Feb 29, 2024
Move to Millions: The Proven Framework to Become a Million Dollar CEO with Grace & Ease Instead of Hustle & Grind by Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
Drdarnyelle.com
https://amzn.to/3SXHxEL
Ready to break through the six-figure plateau? Discover an actionable strategy to cross over the million-dollar milestone with grace and ease.
Honorary PhD and award-winning Inc. 5000 CEO Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon has used her seven-figure coaching enterprise to help hundreds of her clients leverage the Move to Millions® Method and move closer to and beyond the million-dollar mark.
In Move to Millions, she shares her paradigm-shifting truths to give business owners the confidence and step-by-step techniques to advance beyond the messy middle and defy the statistics plaguing most small businesses.
Part memoir and part methodology, Move to Millions helps entrepreneurs simplify their processes to multiply profits, by breaking down complex topics and illustrating their worth through raw personal anecdotes.
Dr. Harmon puts in the work so business owners can be empowered, entertained, and equipped to leave the headaches behind and enjoy everything that truly matters, without compromising on their values in the process.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life by Jeff Wetzler
Feb 28, 2024
Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life by Jeff Wetzler
https://amzn.to/3UWL5cT
Globally recognized expert on learning and leadership, Jeff Wetzler offers a hands-on, surprisingly effective way to find out what others really think, know, and feel. Ask leads to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships.
Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways. Co-founder of Transcend and former international business consultant and Teach for America executive Jeff Wetzler wants to show you how to fix that. In Ask, he brings you a powerful method called The Ask Approach™, based on a simple premise: that tapping into what other people truly think, know, and feel is a game-changing superpower.
In Section I, Wetzler reveals the most common things that people think and feel but often keep to themselves, as well as the key reasons why they choose to withhold information that could be valuable to you and your organization.
Section II delves into the five steps of the Ask Approach, each answering an essential question:
Choose Curiosity: How can you awaken your curiosity to make new discoveries and unexpected connections?
Make it Safe: How do you make it easier for people to tell you hard things?
Pose Quality Questions: What questions will best tap into the wisdom of anyone you ask?
Listen to Learn: How can you hear what someone is really trying to tell you?
Reflect & Reconnect: How do you turn talk into action?
Section III helps you make asking an everyday superpower – not only for yourself but also for your team and organization, as well as for the next generation and society at large.
The skills and messages of Ask could not be more timely. In a fast-changing world where AI is supplanting an increasing range of skills, the ability to learn from and connect with other people is one of the most important, fulfilling and uniquely human capabilities to master.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nicole Reznic Discusses the Integration of Web3 in CRM and Luxury Marketing
Feb 28, 2024
Nicole Reznic Discusses the Integration of Web3 in CRM and Luxury Marketing
Zernica.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Nicole Reznic is an expert in impact CRM and CX in the luxury industry. With over two decades of experience in the luxury market, digital transformation, and CRM leadership, Nicole has honed her skills in customer engagement and brand management. She has worked with prestigious institutions such as Tiffany and Company and Christie's Auction House. Nicole's passion for innovation led her to explore the digital landscape, where she spearheaded digital migration projects and optimized customer-centric data models for renowned brands like Upfield and Abium. She is currently teaching CRM and the evolving digital landscape at a university in Paris. Nicole is also the founder of Zenica, a consulting company that helps businesses integrate Web3 principles into their customer experience strategies.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Nicole Reznic, an expert in impact CRM and CX in the luxury industry. Nicole shares her insights on the evolving role of CRM in the age of digital transformation and Web3 technologies. She explains how CRM must adapt to meet the changing needs of customers who are increasingly online. Nicole also delves into the concept of Web3 and its potential to revolutionize customer experiences through decentralization and blockchain technology. She highlights the importance of leveraging data analytics to enhance customer experiences and provides examples of how she has done so in her previous roles. The episode concludes with a discussion on the integration of AI with Web3 and blockchain and its potential to drive efficiency and personalization in customer interactions.
Key Takeaways:
CRM must evolve to meet the needs of customers who are increasingly online and engage with brands through digital channels.
Web3 technologies, such as blockchain, offer a decentralized and transparent way of interacting with customers, allowing for greater trust and interconnection.
Data analytics plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experiences by providing personalized offers and recommendations based on customer behaviors.
Luxury marketing differs from regular marketing in terms of mindset and the emphasis on craftsmanship, limited supply, and the perception of value.
AI is an efficient optimization tool that can automate processes and provide personalized customer interactions based on data analysis.
Notable Quotes:
"CRM has to evolve with the way that people are living. Customers are increasingly online, and brands need to meet them where they are." - Nicole Reznic
"Web3 is about creating a more communal way for people to interact online. It is based on blockchain technology, which offers transparency, trust, and interconnection." - Nicole Reznic
"With data analytics, we can make personalized offers to customers based on their behaviors, rather than relying on traditional demographics." - Nicole Reznic
"Luxury marketing is about creating a unique and premium experience for customers. It is not about competing with other brands but offering something that is truly exceptional." - Nicole Reznic
"AI is like having a group of 40 people doing the same thing at the same time. It automates processes and provides efficient optimization." - Nicole Reznic
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Wounded to Warrior: How To Participate in Your Own Rescue by Tiffany Owen
Feb 27, 2024
Wounded to Warrior: How To Participate in Your Own Rescue by Tiffany Owen
https://amzn.to/3UVvBWB
Coachtiffanyowen.com
It is time, friend, to change the trajectory of your life! Tiffany Owens's book "Wounded to Warrior," reveals how participating in your own rescue can take you from despair to mountain-top motivation and inspiration. She offers her experience, hope, strength, and victories to help warriors in waiting revolutionize their minds, bodies, habits, and goals. Along with the same tools she used to overcome PTSD, addiction, mental health struggles,
and living from a victim mindset!
Tiffany Owen is a fitness and life coach on a mission empowering people to be radically transformed into their best version. Her pain is her purpose! With over 20 years experience in the fitness and health industry, she is a voice for those caught in a vicious cycle of self-sabotage. Through her experience as a trauma survivor, Tiffany offers hope, strength, and instruction sharing her victories to help warriors in waiting revolutionize their minds, bodies, habits, and goals. Along with the same tools she used to overcome PTSD, addiction, mental health struggles, and living from a victim mindset!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sigh, See, Start: How to Be the Parent Your Child Needs in a World That Won’t Stop Pushing―A Science-Based Method in Three Simple Steps by Alison Escalante
Feb 27, 2024
Sigh, See, Start: How to Be the Parent Your Child Needs in a World That Won’t Stop Pushing―A Science-Based Method in Three Simple Steps by Alison Escalante
https://amzn.to/49vJ7EP
In a perfectionistic parenting culture that tells you that you are never enough no matter how much you do for your kids, this unique approach empowers you with a simple parenting technique to gain confidence, remain grounded, and connect positively with your children.
Dr. Alison Escalante is a board-certified pediatrician with more than two decades of experience who has spent the last ten years exploring ways to equip parents to meet their children's needs. She has experienced first-hand the culture of criticism and anxiety that drains parental joy and leaves parents feeling bad about what they should or should not be doing with and for their children. She calls this the parenting “ShouldStorm,” and this book is her invitation to escape that cycle and be the parent your child needs.
In this game-changing parenting book, Dr. Escalante outlines her 3-step science-based approach to escaping the ShouldStorm and embracing should-free mindful parenting. Going into detail about each step, she clearly explains how to implement this approach in everyday situations where parents may feel overwhelmed and shares real results from parents and children who use the technique:
SIGH: In moments of parental overwhelm, take a breath all the way into your belly. Imagine it's a sigh of relief. Sighs help you stop and center yourself instead of reacting to the "should" in your head.
SEE: Notice what’s going on. See your child. Are they happy? Are they close to tears? Are their fists balled in anger?
START: Then, and only then, start listening, and start thinking about what an appropriate reaction would be. Do they need a hug? Some space? Something else?
In the vein of Good Inside, this book offers a simple approach and practical, proven strategies any parent can use. It also explores parenting culture and why it has become more and more intense over recent decades. For anyone who wants a proven toolkit for resisting a parenting culture that shames them when they can’t meet unrealistic expectations, Sigh, See, Start is your new go-to tool for joyful parenting.About the author
Dr. Alison Escalante is a board-certified pediatrician with more than two decades of experience who has spent the last ten years exploring ways to equip parents to meet their children's needs. She is an Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics at Rush University. She is a Forbes Contributor, a writer at Psychology Today, a TEDx speaker, and author of Sigh, See, Start: How to Be The Parent Your Child Needs in a World That Won't Stop Pushing.
Her undergraduate degree was in History from Princeton University, where she studied Ideological and Cultural History. She obtained her M.D. from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University. Her pediatric residency training was at Duke University and the University of Chicago. She is a former Clinical Instructor in Pediatrics at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom by McCracken Poston Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom by McCracken Poston Jr.
https://amzn.to/49OrmAE
Like a nonfiction John Grisham thriller with echoes of Rainman, Just Mercy, and a captivating smalltown Southern setting, this is the fascinating true story—sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking—of an idealistic young lawyer determined to free an innocent neurodivergent man accused of murdering the wife no one knew he had.
An inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice for readers of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Just Mercy.
Was this small-town TV repair man “a harmless eccentric or a bizarre killer” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). For the first time, Alvin Ridley’s own defense attorney reveals the inside story of his case and trial in an extraordinary tale of friendship and an idealistic young attorney’s quest to clear his client’s name—and, in the process, rebuild his own life.
In October 1997, the town of Ringgold in northwest Georgia was shaken by reports of a murder in its midst. A dead woman was found in Alvin Ridley’s house—and even more shockingly, she was the wife no one knew he had.
McCracken Poston had been a state representative before he lost his bid for U.S. Congress and returned to his law career. Alvin Ridley was a local character who once sold and serviced Zenith televisions. Though reclusive and an outsider, the “Zenith Man,” as Poston knew him, hardly seemed capable of murder.
Alvin was a difficult client, storing evidence in a cockroach-infested suitcase, unwilling to reveal key facts to his defender. Gradually, Poston pieced together the full story behind Virginia and Alvin’s curious marriage and her cause of death—which was completely overlooked by law enforcement. Calling on medical experts, testimony from Alvin himself, and a wealth of surprising evidence gleaned from Alvin’s junk-strewn house, Poston presented a groundbreaking defense that allowed Alvin to return to his peculiar lifestyle, a free man.
Years after his trial, Alvin was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a revelation that sheds light on much of his lifelong personal battle—and shows how easily those who don’t fit societal norms can be castigated and misunderstood. Part true crime, part courtroom drama, and full of local color, Zenith Man is also the moving story of an unexpected friendship between two very different men that changed—and perhaps saved—the lives of both.
About the author
McCracken King Poston, Jr. was born and raised in Catoosa County in Northwest Georgia. A four-term member of the Georgia House of Representatives, his world unraveled after a number of personal and professional setbacks, including a losing bid for the U.S. Congress.
Soon, Poston found himself representing a most unusual client - a man once revered as a natural TV repairman who had also suffered several downfalls, including being accused of holding his wife captive in their basement for almost three decades before killing her. Poston went on to complete the representation of Alvin "Zenith Man" Ridley, and the community was shocked to hear the truth of what went on at the dilapidated house in Ringgold, Georgia.
Only recently, Alvin Ridley was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which explains much about how throughout his life he was misunderstood by his community.
Poston's first book is a story of redemption, of more than one man in Catoosa County, Georgia.
Poston went on from this case to a distinguished career as a criminal defense lawyer, with cases featured on television's "Forensic Files," A&E's "American Justice," and several national publications. He and his secretary continue to help Mr. Ridley, now eighty-one, making and getting him to appointments, and helping him navigate a neurotypical world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World by Hortense le Gentil
Feb 26, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Grave Robbery (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) by Deanna Raybourn
Feb 25, 2024
A Grave Robbery (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) by Deanna Raybourn
https://amzn.to/3UTjvxl
Veronica and Stoker discover that not all fairy tales have happy endings, and some end in murder, in this latest historical mystery from New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn.
Lord Rosemorran has purchased a wax figure of a beautiful reclining woman and asks Stoker to incorporate a clockwork mechanism to give the Rosemorran Collection its own Sleeping Beauty in the style of Madame Tussaud’s. But when Stoker goes to cut the mannequin open to insert the mechanism, he makes a gruesome discovery: this is no wax figure. The mannequin is the beautifully preserved body of a young woman who was once very much alive. But who would do such a dreadful thing, and why?
Sleuthing out the answer to this question sets Veronica and Stoker on their wildest adventure yet. From the underground laboratories of scientists experimenting with electricity to resurrect the dead in the vein of Frankenstein to the traveling show where Stoker once toured as an attraction, the gaslit atmosphere of London in October is the perfect setting for this investigation into the unknown. Through it all, the intrepid pair is always one step behind the latest villain—a man who has killed once and will stop at nothing to recover the body of the woman he loved. Will they unmask him in time to save his next victim? Or will they become the latest figures to be immortalized in his collection of horrors?
About the author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Deanna Raybourn is a 6th-generation native Texan. She graduated with a double major in English and history from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of one, Raybourn makes her home in Virginia. Her novels have been nominated for numerous awards including the Edgar, two RT Reviewers’ Choice awards, the Agatha, two Dilys Winns, and a Last Laugh. She launched a new Victorian mystery series with the 2015 release of A CURIOUS BEGINNING, featuring intrepid butterfly-hunter and amateur sleuth, Veronica Speedwell. Veronica’s second adventure is A PERILOUS UNDERTAKING (January 2017), and book three, A TREACHEROUS CURSE, was published in 2018 and nominated for the Edgar Award. A DANGEROUS COLLABORATION was released in 2019, and A MURDEROUS RELATION appeared in 2020 and AN UNEXPECTED PERIL published in March 2021. The latest Veronica Speedwell adventure, AN IMPOSSIBLE IMPOSTOR, will be published in February, 2022. Deanna’s first contemporary novel featuring four female assassins who must band together to take out their nemesis as they prepare for retirement, KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE, will be published in September of 2022.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Assassin’s Manuscript by William J. Carl
Feb 24, 2024
Assassin's Manuscript by William J. Carl
https://amzn.to/3ULkv6G
When former CIA assassin Adam Hunter’s last hit goes awry, he attempts to leave behind his world of espionage and murder by embarking on a career in ministry. But soon, he is pulled back in to crack a code hidden in an ancient manuscript in order to foil a terrorist plot. In the meantime, Renie Ellis, a lawyer in the small town he’s moved to gets caught up in his dilemma and falls in love with him, not realizing he killed her fiancé by accident. What will she do when she finds out who Adam really is? The heist of a famous Codex from the British Museum, Papal intrigue in the Vatican, both Sicilian and Russian Mafia, and a US President who knows more than she admits all play key roles in a story that keeps the reader guessing until the end, a conclusion that no one sees coming. From Rome to Jerusalem, from Egypt’s Mt. Sinai to Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, the characters scramble for their lives, racing the clock to prevent an international disaster.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 3 Minute Happiness Journal: Create Happy Habits. Change Your Brain. Transform Your Life by Kristen Butler
Feb 23, 2024
3 Minute Happiness Journal: Create Happy Habits. Change Your Brain. Transform Your Life by Kristen Butler
https://amzn.to/49HS6mc
From the author of the hugely popular 3 Minute Positivity Journal, an all-new journal with more prompts, affirmations, and ways to boost your mood in just minutes a day.
Kristen Butler created her original, hugely popular 3 Minute Positivity Journal to share the tools, mindset strategies, and habits that helped her go from depressed and broke—literally broken—to happy, thriving, and whole. Now, Kristen—the founder of the online community Power of Positivity, more than 50 million strong—returns with more unique prompts, affirmations, and ways to boost your mood and create happy habits in just minutes a day.
Even with all the time we spend on our digital devices, the act of using pen and paper to write out our thoughts, feelings, intentions, reflections, goals, and wins carries great power. Kristen’s gentle yet impassioned guidance helps you tap into that power to boost your mood and change your life, using simple, small, repeated actions to change your life for good. These are the same habits she used to transform her life into the life of her dreams.
This journal starts with a practical and inspiring user’s guide and then moves into quick, yet powerful daily entries—only 3 minutes in the morning and 3 minutes in the evening—to set you up for a more joy-filled life every single day. And because leading research reveals it takes 66 days to form a lifelong habit, it includes a full 90 days of prompts and exercises, so you can build a solid foundation for your new happiness routine.
You don’t have to spend a decade building an empowering self-care routine through trial and error like Kristen did. With fresh, daily inspiration and done-for-you “check-ins,” all you have to do is show up each day and watch your life transform. Happiness is only a few daily habits away!About the author
Kristen Butler is a bestselling author and the CEO of Power of Positivity, a community with over 50 MM followers globally. Kristen was awarded SUCCESS Magazine's Emerging Entrepreneur in 2022. She is a leader, writer, and visionary in personal development with a huge heart and captivating authenticity. Her mission is to uplift the planet!
Kristen passionately started Power of Positivity in 2009 after completely transforming her life from rock bottom using the power of positive thinking. Kristen contributes her transformation to a positive mindset, her relationship with God, and an active, plant-based lifestyle.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Annie Harmon Helps High-Achieving Women Regain Work-Life Balance and Purpose
Feb 23, 2024
Annie Harmon Helps High-Achieving Women Regain Work-Life Balance and Purpose
Empowerlifechanges.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Annie Harmon is a life coach and founder of Empower Life Changes. With over 30 years of experience in the corporate world, Annie decided to leave and focus on helping high-achieving women regain work-life balance. She is passionate about empowering women to break free from limiting beliefs and create fulfilling lives. Annie also offers one-on-one coaching and a 10-week course called "Unleash Your Inner Power."
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Boss interviews Annie Harmon, a life coach who specializes in helping high-achieving women regain work-life balance. Annie shares her journey from the corporate world to coaching and explains how she helps women overcome limited beliefs and create boundaries. She also discusses her upcoming mastermind program, the Phoenix Visionary Vault, which aims to help entrepreneurs turn their side hustles into full-time businesses. Throughout the conversation, Annie emphasizes the importance of strategic brand development, content creation, and financial fitness for business success.
Key Takeaways:
Annie helps high-achieving women regain work-life balance and overcome limited beliefs that hold them back.
The Phoenix Visionary Vault is a 12-month mastermind program designed to help entrepreneurs turn their side hustles into full-time businesses.
Strategic brand development is crucial for gaining authority and building a reputation in business.
Content creation excellence involves consistent delivery of content, branding, and storytelling to engage and attract an audience.
Financial fitness and money management are essential for the long-term viability of a business.
Notable Quotes:
"A lot of new businesses don't know financial management. They haven't set up budgets, they haven't gotten insurance, and they haven't really thought about the long-term viability of their business." - Annie Harmon
"Collaborative growth is when you work with a group of women so that you get accountability, you build connection, and you build a platform for them to feel stable on." - Annie Harmon
"If people don't believe you, they aren't gonna follow you. They aren't gonna listen to you. They may sign up for initial consults, but they don't follow through, they lose interest fast, and they aren't motivated clients." - Annie Harmon
"Strategic brand development is making sure you're consistent in your delivery of your content, the way you dress and look and come across, so that you gain authority in your field." - Annie Harmon
"Content is getting a rhythm of being consistent in your content delivery and figuring out a repeating pattern of subject matter that really builds your brand." - Annie Harmon
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 Billion Fight for Twitter’s Soul by Kurt Wagner
Feb 22, 2024
Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 Billion Fight for Twitter's Soul by Kurt Wagner
https://amzn.to/3ThvILf
An expertly reported investigation into Twitter’s messy corporate history—including Elon Musk’s takeover in 2022, its outsized cultural impact, and its significant role in shaping how the world gets its news.
Bloomberg journalist Kurt Wagner takes you inside Twitter’s everchanging headquarters, charting its rise from flippant 140-character posts to one of the world’s most consequential tech companies. From Jack Dorsey’s triumphant return as CEO in 2015 to the rise and fall of @RealDonaldTrump to the contentious $44 billion sale to Elon Musk, Battle for the Bird exposes the messy reality and relentless challenges that come with building a global social network. With enthralling minute-by-minute accounts of Musk’s controversial takeover from insider employees, Battle for the Bird exposes the real-world impact of the South African billionaire’s new role as owner, and employees’ growing horror as Dorsey’s idealistic promises (and the “Twitter” name) go up in flames before their eyes.
Battle for the Bird is the definite, objective, and substantive account of the fight over the world’s most influential social media platform. Now, for the first time—through deeply sourced, exclusive interviews—you will discover how the visionary promises of one iconoclast gave way to the darker, yet-to-be-defined motives of another, upending the virtual status quo and impacting the flow of news and information to the masses.
About the author
Kurt Wagner is an award-winning business and technology journalist covering social media for Bloomberg, where he has worked since 2019. He’s been covering social media since 2013 and has spent years writing about Twitter and its impact on society. He previously worked at the influential tech outlets Recode, Mashable, and Fortune. Kurt grew up near Seattle, went to college at Santa Clara University, and now lives in Denver with his family. Follow him on Twitter or X @KurtWagner8
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Investing in Mobile Home Parks for Affordability and Community-Building
Feb 22, 2024
Investing in Mobile Home Parks for Affordability and Community-Building
Themhpexchange.com
Stonecapinv.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Frank Rizzo is the co-founder of Stone Capital Investors and has over 20 years of experience in real estate as a broker owner and syndicator. He has been active in the mobile home park (MHP) space for the past 12 years, acquiring and repositioning over 20 communities and 1,567 lots. Frank obtained his real estate license at the age of 19 and went on to earn his series 7, 24, and 63 licenses by the age of 23. He later opened his real estate brokerage, Cornerstone Realty, with a focus on alternative investment opportunities in the real estate market. Frank has been elected to serve as a local real estate board director and served as president of the Staten Island Board of Realtors.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where Chris Voss interviews CEOs, authors, thought leaders, visionaries, and motivators. In this episode, Chris Voss speaks with Frank Rizzo, co-founder of Stone Capital Investors and an expert in the mobile home park (MHP) space. Frank shares his journey in real estate and explains why he decided to focus on mobile homes instead of single-family residences or multifamily properties. He discusses the affordability crisis in the housing market and how MHPs provide an entry point for people looking to become homeowners. Frank also introduces the MHP Exchange, a platform he created to provide information, news, and educational resources for those interested in the MHP space. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of owning a manufactured home and the importance of building a sense of community within MHPs.
Key Takeaways:
Mobile home parks (MHPs) provide affordable housing options for people looking to become homeowners and enter the real estate market.
MHPs offer a sense of community and stability, with residents often staying in the same park for an average of 17.5 years.
Frank Rizzo and his team at Stone Capital Investors focus on acquiring and repositioning MHPs to improve the living conditions and overall experience for residents.
The MHP Exchange is a platform that provides news, educational resources, and listings for those interested in the MHP space.
The MHP Exchange features an AI agent called Chat MHP, which serves as a personal assistant to answer questions and provide information about mobile home parks.
Notable Quotes:
"We focus on the manufactured housing space, which is the most affordable of affordable housing stock, providing homes for people looking for entry-level homes and the American dream." - Frank Rizzo
"When we walk into a community, we want to make it better. By improving the community, we create a better experience for our residents and stakeholders." - Frank Rizzo
"Owning a home is the pathway to financial freedom. Manufactured homes are a great place to start building equity and creating wealth." - Frank Rizzo
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ghost Town Living: Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley by Brent Underwood
Feb 21, 2024
Ghost Town Living: Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley by Brent Underwood
https://amzn.to/48nWvd4
A long-abandoned silver mine for sale sounded like an adventure too great to pass up, but it turned into much more—a calling, a community of millions, and hard-earned lessons about chasing impractical dreams.
“Inspiring and meditative—the story of man vs nature and man vs himself.”—Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way
The siren song of Cerro Gordo, a desolate ghost town perched high above Death Valley, has seduced thousands since the 1800s, but few fell harder for it than Brent Underwood, who moved there in March of 2020, only to be immediately snowed in and trapped for weeks.
It had once been the largest silver mine in California. Over $500 million worth of ore was pulled from the miles of tunnels below the town. Butch Cassidy, Mark Twain, and other infamous characters of the American West were rumored to have stayed there. Newspapers reported a murder a week. But that was over 150 years ago.
Underwood bet his life savings—and his life—on this majestic, hardscrabble town that had broken its fair share of ambitious men and women. What followed were fires, floods, earthquakes, and perhaps strangest, fame. Ghost Town Living tells the story of a man against the elements, a forgotten historic place against the modern world, and a dream against all odds—one that has captured millions of followers around the world.
He came looking for a challenge different from the traditional 9-5 job but discovered something much more fulfilling—an undertaking that would call on all of himself and push him beyond what he knew he was capable of. In fact, to bring this abandoned town back to life, Brent had to learn a wealth of new self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills from many generous mentors.
Ghost Town Living is a thrilling read, but it’s also a call to action—to question our too-practical lives and instead seek adventure, build something original, redefine work, and embrace the unknown. It shows what it means to dedicate your life to something, to take a mighty swing at a crazy idea and, like the cardsharps who once haunted Cerro Gordo, go all in.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Gambler’s Game: Based on the True Story of the Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by James Charles Darnborough
Feb 20, 2024
The Gambler's Game: Based on the True Story of the Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by James Charles Darnborough
https://amzn.to/3UHQaWF
Based on the True Story of the Only American to Break the Bank at Monte Carlo.
★★★★★ " . . . a riveting exploration of a remarkable life." - Readers Favorite
"Darnborough brings his grandfather's extraordinary story to life." - Frances Osborne, author of The Bolter, A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year
"(Darnborough) has managed to paint the grey, foggy expanses between factual, chronological events with vivid dialogue and gripping imagery." - Booknerdection
In the twilight of the 19th century, as the Old West collides with the opulence of the Gilded Age, one man embarks on a journey that will redefine his life. The Gambler's Game is a captivating historical fiction saga that follows the extraordinary life of a mid-western baseball player turned high-stakes gambler. His audacious spirit leads him from the dust chocked plains to the refined ambiance of English garden parties and the allure of Belle Epoque Monte Carlo.
This romantic and fast-paced tale will transport you to a time when anything was possible, where dreams were chased, and risks were taken.
This is a story of self-discovery in a rapidly changing world. The Gambler's Game lures readers into a realm where the echoes of gunshots meet the clinking of champagne glasses, and the magnificent network of railways and steamships takes the reader on grand adventures.
Bill ultimately finds himself torn between his love of gambling and a woman who might make him give it all up.
Bill and Frances' characters are featured in the movie Downton Abbey: A New Era (Carnival Films, 2022).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From Addiction to Resilience: Kelly Killingsworth’s Journey to Success
Feb 20, 2024
From Addiction to Resilience: Kelly Killingsworth's Journey to Success
Digkelco.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Kelly Killingsworth is the dynamic owner of Kelly and Company, Kelco Construction, LLC. He has overcome a troubled childhood and battled addiction, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts. After serving in the military from 2007 to 2012, Kelly gained resilience and strength, which helped him turn his life around. He is now the proud owner of his own construction company and a happy family. Kelly's journey and mindset have been key to his transformation and success.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Kelly Killingsworth, the owner of Kelco Construction, LLC. Kelly shares his inspiring journey of overcoming a troubled childhood, battling addiction and depression, and finding resilience and strength. He discusses his time in the military and the challenges he faced when transitioning back to civilian life. Kelly also talks about his experience as an entrepreneur, including his previous failed attempts and the lessons he learned. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, finding a mentor, and building relationships. Kelly's story serves as a reminder that anyone can change their stars and create a better future.
Key Takeaways:
Overcoming a troubled childhood and battling addiction and depression can lead to resilience and strength.
Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be challenging, but finding a mentor and building relationships can help navigate the process.
Learning from past failures and having a strong mindset are crucial for success as an entrepreneur.
Having a clear vision, setting goals, and time blocking can help manage the balance between family, recovery, and entrepreneurship.
Building a supportive network of like-minded individuals can provide inspiration and guidance on the path to success.
Notable Quotes:
"I had to look myself in the mirror and tell myself I need to change. I have to change absolutely everything that I'm doing." - Kelly Killingsworth
"By continually looking at myself in the mirror, that's what made the light at the end of the tunnel shine just a little bit." - Kelly Killingsworth
"I know what not to do, and I know that being sober, I can have a level head and I can take my thoughts through and I can project onto my kids what I'm learning myself." - Kelly Killingsworth
"Relationships are everything. If you make relationships with the right people, it is a big deal." - Kelly Killingsworth
"The buffalo runs through the storm, and that's what got me through a lot." - Kelly Killingsworth
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Henna Karna Discusses the Impact of AI on Various Industries
Feb 19, 2024
Henna Karna Discusses the Impact of AI on Various Industries
Hennakarna.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Henna Karna is a passionate tech entrepreneur and artist with over 25 years of experience in leading product innovation across digital, data, and analytics. She is focused on building industry-agnostic capabilities that leverage data technology, AI, ML, and analytics to create risk resiliency and accelerate humanity's advancement. Henna is also a keynote speaker and advisor to boards, providing guidance on AI, digital transformation, and diversity of thought.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Henna Karna, a tech entrepreneur and artist, about the world of digital and the role of AI in accelerating humanity's advancement. They discuss the challenges companies face in adapting to AI, the potential impact of AI on creativity and job recruitment, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI. Henna also shares insights on executive leadership and the need for organizations to embrace digital transformation. The conversation explores the future of AI and its potential to revolutionize industries such as insurance and climate change.
Key Takeaways:
AI can be a powerful tool for organizations to gain a holistic perspective and make more informed decisions by leveraging data and analytics.
The introduction of AI in job recruitment may lead to more efficient processes, but it also raises concerns about the potential bias and lack of human judgment in candidate selection.
Executive leadership needs to embrace AI and digital transformation to stay competitive and drive innovation in their organizations.
The future of AI lies in its ability to enhance creativity and problem-solving by providing new perspectives and insights.
AI can play a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as climate change by analyzing data and providing solutions for a more sustainable future.
Notable Quotes:
"AI itself is not its own being, it's a multitude of people that are contributing to that." - Henna Karna
"We need to make sure that AI is used in a way that aligns with our values and ethics." - Henna Karna
"AI can be a powerful tool to mitigate risks and enhance decision-making in industries such as insurance." - Henna Karna
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chasing the High: An Entrepreneur’s Mindset Through Addiction, Lawsuits, and His Journey to the Edge by Michael G. Dash
Feb 18, 2024
Chasing the High: An Entrepreneur's Mindset Through Addiction, Lawsuits, and His Journey to the Edge by Michael G. Dash
Michaelgdash.com
https://amzn.to/42MPWj4
To be on the frontline of entrepreneurship, you must be bold and take risks. But the need to achieve can be as addictive as drugs, with serious side effects. It can make you feel isolated, uncertain, and trapped on an emotional roller coaster ride full of euphoric highs and devastating lows. But there’s a way to get back onto solid ground.An accomplished entrepreneur and recovering gambling and drug addict, Michael Dash realized his gaming obsession and his drive to succeed were two sides of the same coin. He was always “chasing the high,” whether in the office, the casino or out being the life of the party. Through it all, he was able to devise strategies and routines that enabled him to refocus, reboot, and take control of his life. And his winning approach will help all leaders calm their inner chaos and find fulfillment, serenity, and purpose.A different life is possible when you stop Chasing the High...and start living.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kay De Simone, Discusses Trauma and the Importance of Mental Health Support
Feb 16, 2024
Kay De Simone, Discusses Trauma and the Importance of Mental Health Support
Puravidawellnesscenters.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Kay De Simone is a clinical psychotherapist and the founder of Pure Vida Wellness Centers. She is certified in gold standard modalities for the treatment of PTSD, trauma, and loss. Katie is known as the "mental health engineer" and specializes in working with high achievers in high-pressure environments. She collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and top-tier educational institutions, providing staff training, wellness services, and therapeutic support. Katie is also a doctoral candidate and adjunct professor at the University of Alabama.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Kay De Simone a clinical psychotherapist and mental health expert. Kay shares her personal journey growing up in a family with a high psychiatric load and how it led her to pursue a career in psychotherapy. She emphasizes the importance of developing emotional vocabulary and understanding the impact of trauma on the nervous system. Kay explains her approach to therapy, which focuses on providing clients with tools and skills to become their own advocates for mental wellness. She also discusses the benefits of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in treating trauma and stressors. Throughout the conversation, Kay emphasizes the need for individuals to take control of their mental health and seek appropriate support.
Key Takeaways:
Trauma is any event that overwhelms the nervous system and affects a person's level of functioning.
Developing emotional vocabulary is crucial for understanding and expressing one's emotions effectively.
Therapy should have a treatment plan and deliverables, with the goal of empowering clients to become their own advocates for mental wellness.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a somatic intervention that helps reprocess traumatic events and negative cognitions.
Most people do not need therapy forever; therapy should focus on addressing specific issues and providing tools for self-improvement.
Notable Quotes:
"Trauma is any event that overwhelms your nervous system to an extent that affects your level of functioning." - Kay De Simone
"Therapy is a paid service with deliverables. It should have a treatment plan and a curve that shows improvement." - Kay De Simone
"EMDR allows you to address challenging things, recalibrate your nervous system, and integrate them as something that happened but is not defining your present." - Kay De Simone
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Chaos Agent (Gray Man) by Mark Greaney
Feb 15, 2024
The Chaos Agent (Gray Man) by Mark Greaney
https://amzn.to/49cWR7B
Artificial intelligence leads to shockingly real danger for the Gray Man in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
A car accident in Japan.
A drowning in Seoul.
A home invasion in Boston.
Someone is killing the world’s leading experts on robotics and artificial intelligence. Is it a tech company trying to eliminate the competition or is it something even more sinister?
After all, artificial intelligence may be the deadliest battlefield gamechanger since the creation of gunpowder. The first nation to field weapons that can act at the speed of computer commands will rule the battlefield.
It’s an irresistible lure for most, but not for the Gray Man. His quest for a quiet life has led him to Central America where he and his lover, Zoya Zakharova, have assumed new identities. With a list of enemies that includes billionaires, terrorists, and governments, they need to keep a low profile, but the world’s deadliest assassin can’t expect to hide out forever.
Eventually, they’re tracked down and offered a job by an old acquaintance of Zoya’s. He needs their help extracting a Russian scientist who is on the kill list. They reject the offer, but just being seen with him is enough to put assassins on their trail.
Now, they’re back on the run, but no matter which way they turn, it's clear that whoever's tracking them is always going to be one step ahead. Since flight’s no longer possible, fight is the only option left, and no one fights dirtier than the Gray Man.
About the author
Mark Greaney is the #1 NYT bestselling author of BURNER, the 12th GRAY MAN novel. The Netflix production of THE GRAY MAN, starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, was the #1 most popular movie on the streaming service in 2022. Mark has written or co-written seven Tom Clancy novels and is also the co-author of the 2019 military thriller, RED METAL, and the 2022 release, Armored. The Gray Man series also includes, SIERRA SIX, RELENTLESS, ONE MINUTE OUT, MISSION CRITICAL, AGENT IN PLACE, GUNMETAL GRAY, BACK BLAST, DEAD EYE, BALLISTIC, ON TARGET, and THE GRAY MAN.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Door-to-Door Millionaire: Secrets of Making the Sale (Door-to-Door Millionaire Series) by Lenny Gray
Feb 14, 2024
Door-to-Door Millionaire: Secrets of Making the Sale (Door-to-Door Millionaire Series) by Lenny Gray
Lennygray.com
Amzn.to/49cP21n
Door-to-Door Millionaire: Secrets of Making the Sale is THE book to help you improve your communication and door-to-door sales skills.
This is a MUST read for new and experienced sales reps.
Lenny's proven techniques will advance any sales rep's skills from Fortune 500 sales professionals to strip mall shoes salesmen. This guide teaches readers how to recognize vital nonverbal clues, how to resolve the five most common customer concerns during the sales process, and even includes a homeowner’s guide on how to effectively get rid of door-to-door salespeople. These strategies and methods shed light on how door-to-door sales reps generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Filled with real-life examples of how these cutting edge strategies can lead to success, this guide will teach readers everywhere the principles needed to be most effective in sales and everyday life.
Door-to-Door Millionaire instills invaluable and extraordinarily effective sales principles to readers everywhere. Not just for door-to-door sales reps, this informational resource can be used by anyone looking to improve their sales or communication skills with others. The first book of its kind to specifically list door-to-door sales techniques, this resource utilizes established techniques that can work even in the most hostile sales environments and can benefit readers in any industry. Exceptionally useful and applicable toward a diverse range of scenarios, this enlightening resource will help readers everywhere maximize their potential.
Author Lenny Gray has had a long and successful career in the door-to-door sales industry. Along with running his own companies, Lenny has consulted for a variety of other businesses, and has taught his sales techniques and methods to a multitude of audiences. With thousands of accounts sold for various industries throughout the United States, he has used his successes to personally provide on-the-door training to hundreds of sales reps, many of whom have continued on to become very successful in their careers as accountants, attorneys, engineers, physicians, teachers, business owners, and sales professionals.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Matt Discusses Neurodivergence, Parenting, and Embracing ADHD
Feb 13, 2024
Dr. Matt Discusses Neurodivergence, Parenting, and Embracing ADHD
Theneurodiversitycollective.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Matthew Zakreski is a clinical psychologist and mental health expert specializing in neurodivergence. He is known as Dr. Matt and has a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree from Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology. Dr. Matt is a high-energy and creative speaker who has given over 400 talks worldwide on supporting neurodivergent individuals. He is a consultant, professor, author, and researcher, and is the co-founder of the Neurodiversity Collective, which provides therapy, IQ testing, coaching, and consulting services.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Dr. Dr. Matthew Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and expert in neurodivergence. They discuss the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with neurodivergent brains, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and giftedness. Dr. Matt shares insights into the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals and emphasizes the need for inclusive environments in schools and workplaces. He also highlights the value of meeting people where they are and providing support tailored to their specific needs. The conversation explores the impact of biases and prejudices on neurodivergent individuals and offers strategies for creating a more inclusive and supportive society.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
The concept of neurodivergence and the different types of brains
The challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and the importance of understanding and support
The role of parents in understanding and advocating for their neurodivergent children
The benefits of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace and creating inclusive environments
The impact of biases and prejudices on neurodivergent individuals and the need for greater awareness and acceptance
Key Takeaways:
Neurodivergent individuals have unique strengths and challenges that should be recognized and supported.
Creating inclusive environments in schools and workplaces is essential for the success and well-being of neurodivergent individuals.
Meeting people where they are and providing tailored support can help neurodivergent individuals thrive.
Biases and prejudices can hinder the acceptance and understanding of neurodivergent individuals, and it is important to challenge and overcome these biases.
Embracing neurodiversity can lead to greater innovation, productivity, and success in various domains.
Notable Quotes:
"There's a lot of value in knowing that you're a zebra. You're not a weird horse." - Dr. Matthew Zakreski
"Neurodivergence is not an excuse, but it is a context." - Dr. Matthew Zakreski
"When you put play to people's strengths, it becomes a rising tide that lifts all boats." - Dr. Matthew Zakreski
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – New Hampshire State Representative Anita Burroughs Talks Politics and Challenges in Office
Feb 12, 2024
New Hampshire State Representative Anita Burroughs Talks Politics and Challenges in Office
Digging-in Podcast on iTunes
Digginginnh.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Anita Burroughs is a third-term state representative from New Hampshire. She entered politics in 2016 with no prior experience and managed to defeat the sitting speaker of the house who had been in office for 37 years. Known for her willingness to challenge the status quo, Anita is a self-proclaimed "good troublemaker." She is passionate about making positive changes in her community and fighting against extremist ideologies. Anita hosts her own podcast called "Digging In" and is dedicated to keeping people informed about what is happening in the state house.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Vos interviews Anita Burroughs, a third-term state representative from New Hampshire. Anita shares her journey into politics, including her surprising victory over the sitting speaker of the house. She emphasizes the importance of grassroots campaigning and connecting with voters on a personal level. Anita also discusses the challenges she has faced in the state legislature, particularly dealing with extremist ideologies and their impact on education and LGBTQ+ rights. Throughout the conversation, Anita highlights the need for more moderate voices in politics and encourages listeners to get involved at the local level.
Key Takeaways:
Anita Burroughs entered politics in 2016 with no prior experience and managed to defeat the sitting speaker of the house in New Hampshire.
Grassroots campaigning and connecting with voters on a personal level were key factors in Anita's success.
Anita emphasizes the importance of bipartisanship and finding common ground to achieve meaningful change.
Extremist ideologies, particularly those related to education and LGBTQ+ rights, pose a significant challenge in the state legislature.
Anita encourages listeners to get involved in politics at the local level and make a difference in their communities.
Notable Quotes:
"I think you have to go into a campaign with the attitude that you're going to win, even if it's far-fetched. I was determined to win." - Anita Burroughs
"We need moderate people who are not extremists. We're working hard to coax moderates to run for office and take away power from the extremists." - Anita Burroughs
"Getting young people out to vote is the biggest challenge. We need them to care about more than just single issues like legalizing weed." - Anita Burroughs
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Day Trading Expert Rolf Haag Shares His Strategies for Success
Feb 11, 2024
Day Trading Expert Rolf Haag Shares His Strategies for Success
Spxgodfather.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Rolfe Haag is the founder, owner, and CEO of SPX Godfather LLC. He has an extensive background in the automotive supplier industry, with over 30 years of experience as a successful executive. Dr. Haag holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD from Frankfurt, Germany. In 1997, he moved to the USA and became a US citizen in 2008. After battling cancer in 2018, Dr. Haag decided to pursue his passion for trading and founded SPX Godfather LLC. He is dedicated to educating and mentoring traders to become successful by providing them with a process and strategy to follow.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Dr. Rolfe Haag, the founder and CEO of SPX Godfather LLC. Dr. Haag shares his journey from being a successful executive in the automotive industry to becoming a full-time day trader. He explains his passion for trading and how he uses his expertise to educate and mentor traders. Dr. Haag emphasizes the importance of having a professional sports athlete mentality in trading and shares his unique approach to trading the S&P 500. He also discusses the current state of the stock market and provides insights into the Chinese stock market. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about day trading and the strategies used by successful traders.
Key Takeaways:
Dr. Haag's SPX Godfather LLC offers a specialized day trading service focused on the S&P 500.
He emphasizes the importance of having a professional sports athlete mentality in trading and not letting emotions overwhelm decision-making.
Dr. Haag uses three leading indicators, including futures, the US dollar, and premiums, to determine trading setups in the S&P 500.
The stock market is currently performing well, with the S&P 500 reaching record highs.
The Chinese stock market's recent struggles may lead to international investors seeking the US stock market as a safe haven.
Notable Quotes:
"When Michael Jordan is missing the first 10 shots, do you think he sits down with his coach and he's whining and dining? No. He gets up and he still makes 30 points." - Dr. Rolfe Haag
"The stock market depends on the decisions of the Federal Reserve. What's bad for the economy is actually good for the stock market." - Dr. Rolfe Haag
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mitchell Levy Discusses the Importance of Clarity in Building Credibility
Feb 10, 2024
Mitchell Levy Discusses the Importance of Clarity in Building Credibility
Mitchell Levy's website: Mitchelllevy.com
The Referral Network Club: Referralnetworkclub.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Mitchell Levy is a global credibility expert, author, and executive coach. He has written over 65 books and is a two-time TEDx speaker. Mitchell is the author of "Credibility Nation" and the founder of the Referral Network Club. He is known for his expertise in helping coaches and consultants develop clarity in their messaging and build credibility in their industries.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Mitchell Levy, a global credibility expert and author. They discuss the importance of clarity in building credibility and how it can lead to success in business. Mitchell shares his insights on the key elements of credibility and how to effectively communicate your value to others. He also introduces his new project, the Referral Network Club, which helps coaches and consultants connect and build referral partnerships. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to establish credibility and attract the right clients.
Key Takeaways:
Credibility is the quality in which you are trusted, known, and liked.
Clarity is the ability to articulate a concept, person, place, or thing in a concise and compelling way.
A Customer Point of Possibilities (CPOP) is a clear and compelling statement that describes who you serve and the pain point or pleasure point you address.
Social proof, such as endorsements and recommendations, plays a crucial role in establishing credibility.
The Referral Network Club provides a platform for coaches and consultants to practice their pitches, meet potential referral partners, and improve their business development skills.
Notable Quotes:
"If you are a credible human, you are of service to others. It's important to know who you are of service to and what their pain point or pleasure point is." - Mitchell Levy
"Credibility is being authentic and doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do." - Mitchell Levy
"Cred crud are the things that hurt your credibility, such as spelling mistakes, outdated information, or misleading claims." - Mitchell Levy
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Transforming Workplace Wellbeing Through Exceptional Leadership: The Happy Hires Approach
Feb 09, 2024
Transforming Workplace Wellbeing Through Exceptional Leadership: The Happy Hires Approach
Happyhires.ca
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Lindsay Tsang is the founder of Happy Hires, a company focused on transforming toxic work environments into places where people are energized and inspired by exceptional leadership. With a background as a trained therapist, Lindsay partners with CEOs and owner operators of small to medium-sized enterprises to excel in leadership. He offers strategic planning, executive coaching, job benchmarking, and dynamic team workshops. Lindsay is currently pursuing a PhD in organizational psychology, specializing in leadership and positive psychology. He is also a certified executive coach through the Center for Executive Coaching.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Lindsay Tsang, the founder of Happy Hires. Lindsay shares his insights on the profound impact of leadership on workplace well-being and the importance of creating workplaces where people are energized and inspired. He discusses the concept of servant leadership and how it prioritizes the needs of individuals over the organization. Lindsay also highlights the five priorities of leadership: purpose, people, pace, perception, and profit. He explains the SOAR model of strategic planning, which focuses on strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results. Throughout the conversation, Lindsay emphasizes the significance of psychological capital and positive mindsets in effective leadership.
Key Takeaways:
Servant leadership prioritizes the needs of individuals over the organization, creating workplaces where people are energized and inspired.
The five priorities of leadership are purpose, people, pace, perception, and profit. When these priorities are aligned, organizations thrive.
The SOAR model of strategic planning focuses on strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results, fostering collaboration and positive dialogue.
Psychological capital, including hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, plays a crucial role in effective leadership and positive outcomes in the workplace.
Developing a clear vision, setting challenging goals, and achieving them are essential for building confidence and increasing efficacy.
Notable Quotes:
"The whole point of leadership is to align the strengths of the organization so well that the weaknesses become irrelevant." - Peter Drucker
"Hope is when I can see the end goal that I'm trying to achieve and I can also see the pathway towards it." - Lindsay Tsang
"Confidence is my belief in my abilities to make a positive outcome when I put effort into something." - Lindsay Tsang
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sphere Revolutionizes Collaboration with XR Technology for Remote Work
Feb 08, 2024
Sphere Revolutionizes Collaboration with XR Technology for Remote Work
Sphere.tech
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Sven Brunner is the co-founder and CEO of Sphere, an XR software company based in Silicon Valley. Originally from Switzerland, Sven has always been inspired by the process of turning innovative ideas into real-world products and solutions. With a background in computer science and business, Sven is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and encouraging unconventional ways of thinking. Sphere has received over $10 million in funding and serves enterprise customers worldwide, including Volkswagen, Micron, and Renault. Sven and his team are dedicated to revolutionizing collaboration and productivity through the power of XR technology.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Sven Brunner, the co-founder and CEO of Sphere, an XR software company. They discuss the latest advancements in XR technology, including the new Apple Vision Pro headset, and how it is revolutionizing collaboration and productivity in various industries. Sven explains how Sphere's software enables users to work together in virtual sessions, regardless of their physical location, and how it enhances the overall work experience. They also touch on the potential applications of XR technology in healthcare and education, highlighting its ability to improve training, enhance learning, and increase engagement.
Key topics discussed in this episode include the benefits of XR collaboration, the impact of XR technology on remote work and hybrid work models, and the role of AI in enhancing the XR experience. Sven emphasizes the human-centered approach of XR technology, focusing on how it amplifies human capabilities rather than replacing them. He also shares insights into Sphere's mission to create a more inclusive and innovative work environment through XR collaboration.
Key Takeaways:
XR technology, such as the new Apple Vision Pro headset, is revolutionizing collaboration and productivity by enabling users to work together in virtual sessions, regardless of their physical location.
XR collaboration provides a more engaging and fun work experience, enhancing motivation and productivity among employees.
XR technology is particularly beneficial in industries such as healthcare and manufacturing, where remote assistance and hands-free guidance can significantly improve efficiency and accuracy.
The integration of AI into XR software enhances the user experience by providing personalized assistance, real-time data analysis, and access to relevant resources.
XR technology has the potential to transform education by making learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible, allowing students to visualize complex concepts and collaborate with peers in virtual environments.
Notable Quotes:
"XR collaboration allows employees to work together as if they are in the same room, no matter where they are physically located." - Sven Brunner
"The goal of XR technology is to enhance human capabilities and make work more efficient and enjoyable, rather than replacing human interaction." - Sven Brunner
"XR technology provides a more engaging and fun work experience, increasing employee motivation and productivity." - Sven Brunner
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fashion For Profit Perfect by Frances Harder
Feb 07, 2024
Fashion For Profit Perfect by Frances Harder
Fashionforprofit.com
Fashion For Profit 11th edition is a professional's complete guide to designing, branding, manufacturing a sustainable clothing collection & Marketing. Reviewed and validated by experts from within each specific crucial area of design, product development, finance, production, through to sales and marketing of a product. This 11th edition also includes the important steps to include the demand for sustainable products.
Frances Harder authored and published a series of books dealing with starting a fashion business. Fashion for Profit (11 h edition), Costing for Profit (3 rd edition), Brand Building for Profit (3 rd edition), and downloadable all the Forms for Profit are industry focused
texts used both by new companies and for further education programs.
Consultant to the United Nations assisting small businesses: Peru- Alpaca products, (women owned businesses), Nepal - Cashmere products and assisting Egyptian apparel manufacturer enter the U.S. market. She consults and speaks internationally on product development, branding,
merchandising, sustainability, costing, production and entering the US market. Serves as an industry expert witness in industry related legal disputes. Organizes and presents seminars at Sourcing at Magic trade shows-(22 years) Presents on a variety of topics and moderates
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pirate Cove: An Insider’s Account of the Infamous Southport Lane Scandal by Richard D. Bailey
Feb 06, 2024
Pirate Cove: An Insider's Account of the Infamous Southport Lane Scandal by Richard D. Bailey
https://amzn.to/3w8C4U0
In Pirate Cove, Richard D. Bailey provides an insider's chronicle of a white-collar crime whose headline-grabbing elements first appeared on the front pages of The Wall Street Journal. It's the true, unvarnished, complete, previously untold, and fascinating story of how one honest man helped unravel the massive Southport Lane fraud perpetrated by the author's former employer, 26-year-old, self-proclaimed financial prodigy Alexander Chatfield Burns.
A really smart friend of the author once asked Burns how he got control of four state-regulated insurance companies. With a Cheshire cat grin, Burns cryptically responded, “Jesus with a telescope on Mars couldn't figure out how I did this.” But the author eventually did.
If (and when) Pirate Cove is made into a movie, it'll stand right alongside such successful dramedies as American Hustle, Can You Ever Forgive Me, Bad Education, White Collar Crime, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Michael Clayton.
Richard D. Bailey is the author of Pirate Cove, released by Bancroft Press in November 2023.
For over 30 years, he has been providing interim and long-term management, and corporate development services to distressed public and private manufacturing, service, and distribution companies.
In 2013, Bailey was hired by Southport Lane Management (“Southport”), a New York-based private equity firm. Shortly after he was hired, he noticed unusual cash transfers by and between multiple Southport-owned and -controlled LLC’s.
Upon further investigation, Mr. Bailey uncovered critical evidence of what would turn out to be a $350 million fraud. He then worked closely with FBI investigators for several years. This resulted in four indictments and four guilty pleas. Three of the perpetrators served prison time. In late October 2021, Alexander Chatfield Burns, the leader of the fraud, committed suicide prior to being sentenced. As a result, with millions unaccounted for, in the eyes of the law he died an innocent man.
His book, Pirate Cove is the true story of a fake Caravaggio, a bogus Yale degree, a 26 year old self-proclaimed genius, and the unraveling of a $350 million fraud.
He holds a BA from Providence College and an MA from Fairfield University.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – #Masterpiece: What you would do with all the time and money in the world by Alexander Inchbald
Feb 05, 2024
#Masterpiece: What you would do with all the time and money in the world by Alexander Inchbald
Amzn.to/4bj7cA6
Alexander-inchbald.com
Themasterpiece.agency
In Pirate Cove, Richard D. Bailey provides an insider's chronicle of a white-collar crime whose headline-grabbing elements first appeared on the front pages of The Wall Street Journal. It's the true, unvarnished, complete, previously untold, and fascinating story of how one honest man helped unravel the massive Southport Lane fraud perpetrated by the author's former employer, 26-year-old, self-proclaimed financial prodigy Alexander Chatfield Burns.
A really smart friend of the author once asked Burns how he got control of four state-regulated insurance companies. With a Cheshire cat grin, Burns cryptically responded, “Jesus with a telescope on Mars couldn't figure out how I did this.” But the author eventually did.
If (and when) Pirate Cove is made into a movie, it'll stand right alongside such successful dramedies as American Hustle, Can You Ever Forgive Me, Bad Education, White Collar Crime, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Michael Clayton.
Bio:
Alexander Inchbald is a global authority on creativity and how we can use it to reinvent business in harmony with Mother Nature. He leads The #Masterpiece Agency, designing personal journeys for purposeful pioneers (and their teams) to elevate themselves to the next level by creating and communicating their Masterpiece. He has helped over 2,000 changemakers to discover their Purpose in life and hundreds to get clarity on the next chapter of their life.
Everything he does is based on his mystical experiences painting around the world in blizzards, gale force winds and tropical storms. These experiences and his research into psychology, physiology, metaphysics and epigenentics have helped him to realise we are not passive participants in a universe beyond our control, but active creators of our own playground.
Alexander is a bestselling author a few times over, has worked on all of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals for some of the largest and most recognized companies including the UN, World Health Organization, The Red Cross, UNICEF, HP, Samsung, P&G, Unilever, Mercedes-Benz, Chloé, Roche. His paintings have been exhibited at Google and Tesla and he lives with my family above Lake Geneva.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pinnacle AI: Modernizing Cloud Infrastructure and Optimizing Business Systems
Feb 05, 2024
Pinnacle AI: Modernizing Cloud Infrastructure and Optimizing Business Systems
pinnacleai.net
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
John Julia Sr. is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Pinnacle AI, a company that specializes in creating proprietary and custom solutions designed around machine learning and generative AI. With over 35 years of experience as a successful businessman and corporate executive, John has a track record of helping companies navigate the technology landscape and drive digital transformation. Prior to joining Pinnacle AI, he served in various account executive and sales leadership roles in the telecommunications and information technology industry with companies such as Verizon and Lumen Technologies.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Vos Show, host Chris Voss interviews John Julia Sr., the Senior Vice President of Sales at Pinnacle AI. They discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modernizing and optimizing business systems and processes. John introduces Pinnacle AI's flagship product, Comm AI, which is designed to help companies modernize their cloud infrastructure and reduce costs. He explains how the tool uses AI and machine learning to analyze a customer's current cloud infrastructure and make recommendations on the products and services that should be used. John also shares insights on the ethical use of AI and the potential impact of AI on society.
Key Takeaways:
Pinnacle AI's flagship product, Comm AI, helps companies modernize their cloud infrastructure and reduce costs by providing recommendations on the products and services that should be used.
AI has the potential to transform various aspects of businesses, from natural language processing and intelligent conversational chatbots to document writing and education.
The affordability and ease of deployment of AI technology have made it accessible to a wider range of businesses, not just Fortune 100 companies.
The ethical use of AI is a crucial consideration, as with any transformative technology, and there is a need to address data privacy and security concerns.
AI has the power to improve business functions, increase efficiency, and drive digital transformation, but it also presents challenges and risks that need to be managed responsibly.
Notable Quotes:
"Technology is a great equalizer for business. It can take a one or two-person company and make them look and act like a Fortune 100 company." - John Julia Sr.
"With great power comes great responsibility. AI represents both great potential for good and the risk of misuse." - John Julia Sr.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – San Pedro Fish Market: From Family Business to Media Brand
Feb 03, 2024
San Pedro Fish Market: From Family Business to Media Brand
Sanpedrofish.com
KingsOfFishTv.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Michael Ungaro is the CEO visionary of the San Pedro Fish Market and Kings of Fish TV. He is the driving force behind the family business, which was originally started by his grandfather in 1956. With over six decades of operation, the San Pedro Fish Market has grown from a small 200-square-foot fish market to the third highest-grossing independent restaurant in the USA in 2022. Michael has transformed the business into a media brand, using social media channels and the Kings of Fish Reality series to tell the story of the San Pedro Fish Market.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Michael Ungaro, the CEO visionary of the San Pedro Fish Market and Kings of Fish TV. Michael shares the story of his family's business, which was started by his grandfather in 1956. He discusses how they have grown from a small fish market to becoming the third highest grossing independent restaurant in the USA. Michael also talks about the importance of storytelling in business and how they have used social media and web series to build their brand. He shares their plans for expansion and the challenges of working in a family business.
Key Takeaways:
The San Pedro Fish Market has grown from a small fish market to the third highest-grossing independent restaurant in the USA.
Michael Ungaro has transformed the business into a media brand, using social media and their web series to tell their story.
The power of storytelling in business cannot be underestimated, as it helps to shape the narrative and control the brand image.
The San Pedro Fish Market has become a tourist attraction, drawing in visitors from all over the country.
The future vision for the business includes expanding to new locations, such as Las Vegas and Phoenix.
Notable Quotes:
"One of the things that I noticed over the years was how important your narrative or your story is in your business." - Michael Ungaro
"If you don't tell your story, someone else will, and it might not be the one you want them to tell." - Michael Ungaro
"We realized we'd become a tourist attraction with this experiential offering." - Michael Ungaro
"We're looking for help, we're looking for money, we're looking for locations." - Michael Ungaro
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tastes Better From Scratch Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by Lauren Allen
Feb 02, 2024
Tastes Better From Scratch Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by Lauren Allen
https://amzn.to/3Sj2R7o
Tastesbetterfromscratch.com
Amazon Best Seller in Breakfast Cooking, Whole Foods Diets, and Comfort Food Cooking
Lauren Allen, owner and creator of the Tastes Better From Scratch website is best known for recipes you can count on. Her much anticipated first cookbook includes recipes she terms, “The Best of the Best,” including her personal favorite recipes and fan favorites from her website, and several new recipes. Inside you’ll find recipes for every meal of the day, and more, as well as a variety of different cuisines.
What’s inside:
⁃ 116 recipes
⁃ Images with every recipe
⁃ QR codes linking to a video of how to make the recipe
⁃ Make ahead and freezer tips for recipes.
About the author
Lauren Allen is the recipe creator behind the popular food blog Tastes Better from Scratch, where millions of readers come each month to find easy and approachable, family-friendly recipes. The book contains a collection of her favorite classic recipes, plus many fan favorites from her website, and some enticing new creations.
Lauren has four adorable children with her husband, Jeff, and when she's not creating recipes, she enjoys time spent outdoors in the warm Arizona weather with her family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions by John Wolpert
Feb 01, 2024
The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions by John Wolpert
https://amzn.to/47Ys1xR
Jwolpert.com
An inspiring and exciting guide to building unstoppable momentum for your transformative ideas
In The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting, hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you―and your organization―unstuck. You’ll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker.
You’ll discover how to address common “but” complaints, like “But that’s too expensive,” or “But that won’t work,” at the same time as you refine your idea and polish it into a gem worthy of attention and implementation. In the book, you’ll also find:
Explanations for why a “but” statement should always be followed by another “but” statement
Discussions of why “toxic positivity” and blind optimism can be just as harmful as constant naysaying
Step-by-step strategies for transforming momentum-killing objections into momentum-boosting innovation rocket fuel
A can’t-miss resource for managers, executives, directors, and business leaders everywhere, The Two But Rule is also perfect for product managers, professionals in any field, government and academic leaders, and anyone else ready to successfully tackle their most stubborn and intractable problems.
About John Wolpert
John Wolpert is an esteemed speaker, writer and thinker in technology and business innovation. As a CEO, product executive, and advisor, he’s been at the vanguard of technological breakthroughs from the early days of the Web to the rise of artificial intelligence. John is known for founding Flywheel, a pioneer in the ride-hailing industry. His work at IBM made him a key figure in the evolution of open source software, blockchain, and AI. He’s co-founded global R&D consortia and industry standards bodies, and his thought leadership on Open Innovation has been showcased in the Harvard Business Review. John has led countless new venture workshops and spoken before the European Union and the Australian Parliament in his mission to help organizations work together to solve hard problems.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne
Jan 31, 2024
Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne
https://amzn.to/3SkicEI
An inspiring and exciting guide to building unstoppable momentum for your transformative ideas
In The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting, hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you―and your organization―unstuck. You’ll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker.
You’ll discover how to address common “but” complaints, like “But that’s too expensive,” or “But that won’t work,” at the same time as you refine your idea and polish it into a gem worthy of attention and implementation. In the book, you’ll also find:
Explanations for why a “but” statement should always be followed by another “but” statement
Discussions of why “toxic positivity” and blind optimism can be just as harmful as constant naysaying
Step-by-step strategies for transforming momentum-killing objections into momentum-boosting innovation rocket fuel
A can’t-miss resource for managers, executives, directors, and business leaders everywhere, The Two But Rule is also perfect for product managers, professionals in any field, government and academic leaders, and anyone else ready to successfully tackle their most stubborn and intractable problems.
About John Wolpert
John Wolpert is an esteemed speaker, writer and thinker in technology and business innovation. As a CEO, product executive, and advisor, he’s been at the vanguard of technological breakthroughs from the early days of the Web to the rise of artificial intelligence. John is known for founding Flywheel, a pioneer in the ride-hailing industry. His work at IBM made him a key figure in the evolution of open source software, blockchain, and AI. He’s co-founded global R&D consortia and industry standards bodies, and his thought leadership on Open Innovation has been showcased in the Harvard Business Review. John has led countless new venture workshops and spoken before the European Union and the Australian Parliament in his mission to help organizations work together to solve hard problems.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election by Michael Isikoff, Daniel Klaidman
Jan 31, 2024
Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election by Michael Isikoff, Daniel Klaidman
https://amzn.to/3SE6CWt
From veteran award-winning investigative journalists Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman, the epic inside story of the prosecution of a president.
In Find Me the Votes, two years of immersive reporting by Isikoff and Klaidman has produced the most authoritative and dramatic account yet of a defeated president’s conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election and how a local Georgia prosecutor—a daughter of the civil rights movement—decided to indict him and his allies for his desperate attempt to hold on to power. From the beginning, Fani Willis saw Donald Trump’s crimes as a voting rights case, and an attempt by the former president to deprive the citizens of Georgia of the franchise, a right for which her forebears had bled.
Isikoff and Klaidman take us deep inside both the nerve center of Trump’s effort to steal the election and the DA’s team of prosecutors as they build their case against the president. Their reporting reveals new information on the plot to criminally seize voting equipment in several states; Sidney Powell’s attempt to obtain preemptive pardons from Trump; and revelatory communications between the president and his co-conspirators. We see the prosecution take shape in Willis’s office in the face of heinous threats of violent retaliation from Trump’s supporters.
With blockbuster original reporting and exclusive access to thousands of secret documents, emails, text messages, and audio recordings, Find Me the Votes is investigative journalism at its finest. The authors also conducted exclusive interviews with key sources in the Trump conspiracy, as well as with the president’s top targets, including Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger and the Fulton County DA’s team–featuring hours of interviews with Fani Willis herself. This is riveting contemporary history, and a lasting account of the prosecution of a president who tested the rule of law as no president ever had before. Isikoff and Klaidman have written a story for the ages.About the Authors
Michael Isikoff is an award-winning Washington investigative journalist and the author of three New York Times bestsellers: Uncovering Clinton: A Reporter’s Story; Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal and the Selling of the Iraq War (with David Corn); and Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin’s War on America and the Election of Donald Trump (also with David Corn). He has worked for the Washington Post, Newsweek, NBC News, and Yahoo News and is a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, and other networks. He lives with his wife and son in Washington, D.C.
Daniel Klaidman is an award-winning journalist and author based in Brooklyn. He spent more than a decade at Newsweek, where he served as managing editor, Washington Bureau chief, Middle East correspondent, and investigative reporter. Klaidman was a key part of the teams that won National Magazine Awards for Newsweek’s coverage of 9/11 and the Monica Lewinsky affair. He previously served as Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton University and is the author of Kill or Capture: The War on Terror and the Soul of the Obama Presidency. Most recently he was editor-in-chief of Yahoo News.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Little Treatments, Big Effects: How to Build Meaningful Moments that Can Transform Your Mental Health by Jessica Schleider
Jan 30, 2024
Little Treatments, Big Effects: How to Build Meaningful Moments that Can Transform Your Mental Health by Jessica Schleider
https://amzn.to/3OnlfL8
If you've ever wanted mental health support but haven't been able to get it, you are not alone.
In fact, you're part of the more than 50% of adults and more than 75% of young people worldwide with unmet psychological needs. Maybe you've faced months-long waiting lists, or you're not sure if your problems are 'bad enough' to merit treatment? Maybe you tried therapy but stopped due to costs or time constraints? Perhaps you just don't know where to start looking? The fact is, there are infinite reasons why mental health treatment is hard to get. There's an urgent need for new ideas and pathways to help people heal.
Little Treatments, Big Effects integrates cutting-edge psychological science, lived experience narratives and practical self-help activities to introduce a new type of therapeutic experience to audiences worldwide: single-session interventions. Its chapters unpack why systemic change in mental healthcare is necessary; the science behind how single-session interventions make it possible; how others have created 'meaningful moments' in their recovery journeys (and how you can, too); and how single-session interventions could transform the mental healthcare system into one that's accessible to all.About the author
Dr. Jessica Schleider is an award-winning researcher, clinical psychologist, and professor. She is the Founding Director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health and an internationally-recognized leader in research on single-session interventions for youth mental health. Her professional mission is to build and disseminate scalable, evidence-based mental health solutions that bridge previously-unfillable gaps in mental health care ecosystems worldwide. Her work in this area has been featured in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, and in 2020 she was chosen as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Healthcare.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dark Arena: A Frenchman Novel (The Frenchman Series) by Jack Beaumont
Jan 30, 2024
Dark Arena: A Frenchman Novel (The Frenchman Series) by Jack Beaumont
https://amzn.to/3HEVD8S
Written by a former French spy, Dark Arena is an espionage thriller that takes the reader through an invisible but violent battle for energy supremacy in Europe that led the invasion of Ukraine.
February 2022. An officer of the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE), the French foreign intelligence agency, delivers a package of top secret Russian military information from Prague to Paris, and is subsequently assassinated.
So begins a cat and mouse game across Europe as DGSE agent Alec de Payns races to find the source of what has become regular "drops" of highly sensitive information regarding Russian military operations. De Payns infiltrates the clandestine meeting a of Russian private military company, follows the trail of a shady individual codenamed Starkand, and nearly gets assassinated himself.
Meanwhile, de Payns marriage is falling apart and his mental state unraveling as his wife, Romy, pulls away from her increasingly paranoid husband. But as his personal life crumbles, his professional life makes a breakthrough and the DGSE are finally closing in on Starkand and the mysterious head of an American spy network--who is much closer to home than Alec ever imagined.
About the author
Jack Beaumont joined the French Air Force in his late teens, trained as a fighter pilot on Mirage 2000-5 single seaters for air-to-air combat, and was deployed in various conflicts. After being injured in a flying accident, he subsequently flew clandestine missions for French special forces and intelligence services before joining the DGSE, where he carried out clandestine operations in the field under false identities. He has since retired from the DGSE and is married with children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – From Broke to 2,500+ Real Estate Units: Anders Jacobson’s Journey
Jan 29, 2024
Brightoncapital.io
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Anders Jacobson is an investor, speaker, entrepreneur, and the founder of Brighton Capital. He has a passion for real estate and has built two multimillion-dollar businesses in the door-to-door sales industry. After experiencing financial setbacks, Anders turned to multifamily real estate investing and now owns over 2,500 units across several states. His mission is to provide a vehicle for others to achieve financial freedom and time freedom. Anders resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife and children.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to another episode of The Chris Voss Show! In this episode, Chris Voss interviews Anders Jacobson, a multifamily real estate expert and entrepreneur. Anders shares his inspiring journey from being a broke door-to-door salesman to owning over 2,500 real estate units. He discusses the benefits of investing in commercial properties and how his company, Brighton Capital, helps investors achieve financial freedom. Anders also talks about the five freedoms and the importance of giving back. Tune in to gain valuable insights into real estate investing and discover how you can achieve your financial goals.
In this engaging conversation, Anders Jacobson shares his personal story of resilience and determination. From sitting on a sidewalk in Detroit, broke and desperate, to becoming the highest rookie salesman in a door-to-door sales job, Anders proved that he had what it takes to succeed. He then transitioned into real estate investing and now owns over 2,500 units across multiple states. Anders discusses the benefits of investing in multifamily properties and how Brighton Capital helps investors achieve financial freedom. He also emphasizes the importance of the five freedoms and the impact of giving back. If you're looking for inspiration and valuable insights into real estate investing, this episode is a must-listen.
Key Takeaways:
Anders Jacobson went from being a broke door-to-door salesman to owning over 2,500 real estate units.
Investing in multifamily real estate provides a steady stream of passive income and diversifies your portfolio.
The five freedoms include financial freedom, time freedom, freedom of relationships, freedom of geography, and freedom of impact.
Real estate investing allows you to make a broader impact and help communities and families.
The current real estate market offers opportunities for investors, with a shortage of housing and potential for appreciation.
Notable Quotes:
"When your back's up against the wall, you really learn your true character." - Anders Jacobson
"Sales translates in every industry. It's a valuable skill to have." - Anders Jacobson
"Real estate provides stability and historically outperforms the stock market." - Anders Jacobson
"The five freedoms are the key to achieving a fulfilling and successful life." - Anders Jacobson
"Investing in real estate allows you to have control and create a reliable passive income stream." - Anders Jacobson
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Price You Pay (A Peter Ash Novel) by Nick Petrie
Jan 29, 2024
The Price You Pay (A Peter Ash Novel) by Nick Petrie
https://amzn.to/3w0fnRC
Peter Ash must follow his closest friend, Lewis, into the criminal underworld when secrets from the past threaten everything they hold dear in this propulsive new thriller from the bestselling and award-winning series.
Lewis has helped Peter Ash out of more trouble than Peter cares to remember. So he doesn’t hesitate when Lewis asks a favor in return. Lewis has left his criminal past behind, but a former associate may be in trouble, and he and Peter must drive into the teeth of a blizzard to find him. When they discover blood in the snow and a smoldering cabin, both men know things are bad. Then they learn that someone has stolen notebooks full of incriminating secrets about Lewis's long-ago crimes, and realize the situation is much worse than they'd thought.
To save Lewis’s wife, Dinah, and her two boys, Lewis and Peter must find the notebooks. With Peter's longtime girlfriend, June Cassidy, they begin the search—facing ruthless and violent foes at each turn, including one powerful person who will stop at nothing for revenge. Will Peter and Lewis be able to keep that dark past buried? Or will they need to step into the darkness to save the people they love most?
About the author
Nick Petrie is the bestselling author of the award-winning Peter Ash series. A husband and father, he has worked as a roofer, carpenter, remodeling contractor, and freelance building inspector. He lives in Milwaukee.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Licensed therapist Allison Guilbault Helps People Overcome Shame and Find Empowerment
Jan 28, 2024
Licensed therapist Allison Chabot helps people overcome shame and find empowerment
anotefromyourtherapist.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Allison Guilbault is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and mindset and transformation coach. With a specialization in anxiety, trauma, and sex and intimacy, Allison is on a mission to help people break free from shame and limiting beliefs. She is dedicated to helping high-functioning women overcome their own barriers and live their best lives. Allison's approach combines therapy, coaching, and mindfulness techniques to empower her clients to find relentless self-love and empowerment.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews licensed therapist Allison Guilbault about her work in helping people overcome shame and limiting beliefs. Allison shares her personal journey of overcoming anxiety and burnout, which led her to become a therapist. She emphasizes the importance of doing the work and taking responsibility for one's own life. Allison also discusses the power of mindfulness and somatic psychology in managing anxiety and finding empowerment. Throughout the conversation, she provides practical insights and strategies for living a more aligned and fulfilling life.
Key Takeaways:
Overcoming shame and limiting beliefs requires taking responsibility for one's own life and choices.
Mindfulness and somatic psychology can help manage anxiety and improve overall well-being.
Empowerment comes from acknowledging one's own worth and embracing self-love.
Flexibility, creativity, and patience are essential qualities for personal growth and change.
Doing the work and seeking therapy can lead to profound transformation and a more fulfilling life.
Notable Quotes:
"My response is my responsibility. I'm allowed to be angry, but I'm not allowed to punch a wall." - Allison Guilbault
"The meaning of a problem is the first step towards resolving it." - Allison Guilbault
"Empowerment lies within us. We have the power to change our lives and make strategic choices." - Allison Guilbault
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life by Rand Selig
Jan 27, 2024
Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life by Rand Selig
https://amzn.to/499rNF5
Randselig.com
Imagine a life where you are living at your full potential.
The power to make key choices in order to thrive is yours. Are you ready?
Embrace your potential and a life of fulfillment with Thriving! This captivating book explores what it takes to create a purposeful, healthy, and happy life. Rand Selig, a seasoned expert, shares tools and decades of wisdom to help you thrive in every stage of your life.
Thriving! is for a wide range of people throughout their lives — including when * Launching their adult lives and careers * Raising a family and addressing work-life balance * Building effectiveness and integrity as managers or leaders * Moving past a focus on self to becoming more engaged with helping others and the world around us * Gaining wisdom and evolving with soul.
Inside Thriving!, among other things, you will discover how to:
Forge enduring and deep relationships with yourself, friends, family, partners
Strengthen your emotional health by learning to let go, forgive, and stop self-sabotaging
Become a lifelong learner, fully accepting mistakes and turning them into valuable lessons
Age well, creating and living your legacy while you are alive
Define success on your terms, understand what “enough” truly means, and build a life-affirming future
It’s time to become the author of your own story. Don’t wait another moment — get your inspiring copy of Thriving! now.
Biography
Rand Selig, an accomplished entrepreneur, coach, scoutmaster, board member, and roll-up-your-sleeves conservationist, shares his extensive expertise in his book Thriving! How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life. With an MBA from Stanford and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology, he excels at managing complex projects globally. He is relentlessly positive and believes he can design his own life and others can, too.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Blue Collar King’s Blueprint for Success: How to Create an Abundantly Fulfilled Lifestyle and Turn Your Service Business into an 8-Figure Cash Flow Machine by Matt Murray
Jan 26, 2024
The Blue Collar King's Blueprint for Success: How to Create an Abundantly Fulfilled Lifestyle and Turn Your Service Business into an 8-Figure Cash Flow Machine by Matt Murray
https://amzn.to/3SxO0Y2
Bluecollarking.com
Feeling stuck in a cycle of wanting more but not quite being able to grasp it? Not just profits and revenue, but something deeper, something more impactful?
Matt Murray is bringing something to the table that’s designed to help you achieve that “something more” that you’ve been looking for: A new book with a fresh perspective on success.
The Blue Collar King’s Blueprint for Success isn’t your average business book. Instead, Matt pulls back the curtain on the real, unfiltered challenges of running a service business in the blue-collar trades. He digs deep, going beyond the superficial advice of most business books to explore what it truly takes to create growth and success. Not just financially, but emotionally and holistically as well.
And he does it all in clear language, without any of that academic or corporate-speak nonsense that makes so many business books difficult to follow and implement in your business.
In The Blue Collar King’s Blueprint for Success, Matt walks you through his own tribulations and breakthroughs during his journey of running a commercial HVAC/R business. Most importantly, he shares the lessons learned as he grew this company from a side job to an 8-figure cash flow machine.
Matt’s narrative is relatable and his realizations profound.
He talks about hitting his limits and trying every possible method, strategy, system and advice out there to grow his business, often without success. Matt was stuck in a cycle of trial and error until he noticed the common denominator in all his endeavors: himself.
It was a tough realization, but it set him on a path of personal and professional development that transformed everything.
Through candid stories and clear, actionable advice, Matt helps you navigate through your own business journey. If you’ve found yourself stuck at a standstill, trying desperately to figure out what’s holding you back, this book is for you.
When you think about it, you see that the popular metrics of success – more sales, more money and more financial stability – are just the outer layer of what you really want. That’s why The Blue Collar King's Blueprint for Success dives deeper so that you will also learn how to achieve the fulfillment, impact, freedom and enjoyment that we are all genuinely striving for.
It’s time to finally enjoy true success on all levels
Matt’s book is a blueprint, a systematic guide designed to help you create an environment where you, your team and your business can not only survive but truly flourish.
This book promises to be not merely a good read, but a journey. It’s a transformative experience that stems from taking a systematic approach towards your personal and professional lives.
Especially crafted for hard-working blue-collar mavericks, this book is for those unafraid to get their hands dirty, who are committed to impact-making and continuous self-improvement.
If you see value in a structured, systematic approach and are prepared to change how you navigate through your business and life, you are the person this book seeks to assist.
The questions now are: Are you ready to jump in? Are you willing to embark on this transformative journey?
Every new day brings a choice to redefine your capabilities.
You can stay where you’re at now, struggling to make your business a success and wondering why the things you really want always seem to be out of reach. Or you can choose to elevate from your status quo and dive into a change that could potentially reshape your world.
The Blue Collar King’s Blueprint for Success is meant to be your guide to navigating this change, leading you to a path of enhanced capability and success.
About the author
More than 26 years ago,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gusta & Gusto by Lea Sakran
Jan 26, 2024
Gusta & Gusto by Lea Sakran
https://amzn.to/3u6RozI
Leasakran.com
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Gusta, the rhino lady, goes through different life situations with her friend Gusto, a rhino gentleman. In its simplicity, each of the twelve chapters has a deeper meaning, with Gusta and Gusto going through humanized emotions and circumstances. However, in a fantastic “animalistic” form, touched with the breeze of charming humor, poetry, and animalistic wisdom. Timeless issues: how to live a meaningful life, stand up for yourself, learn about friendship, transmute your mindset, and train your focus on positive, empowering beliefs are themes within these stories. But also, contemporary issues are discussed: for example, Gusta’s Flamingo friend stopped flying with her feathers but is now taking the plane because the air pollution is too high. No way: Miss Flamingodream doesn’t want to risk her pink plumage fading in color or, worst case scenario, that her pink plumage turns grey. Peppered with a colorful circle of friends, there is always something to do, and when there is nothing to do, this is also an adventure. “Just jump into the refreshing mudbath and trust,” Gusta would say, and then with a promising pirouette, just flow within your creativity: for what you imagine—you create.
Gusta and Gusto are not bound to a specific age group but rather build a bridge to connect different generations and thoughts with each other. Each chapter can stand on its own and beholds a message for small and big people. Wisdom and hope are valuable ingredients offering life a special glow and, last but not least, evolving within an evident attitude. Gusta and Gusto refresh and inspire our spirit with this gentle sprinkle of salt: connecting hearts through generations.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America’s Suburbs by Benjamin Herold
Jan 25, 2024
Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs by Benjamin Herold
https://amzn.to/3S8GOAl
Through the stories of five American families, a masterful and timely exploration of how hope, history, and racial denial collide in the suburbs and their schools
Outside Atlanta, a middle-class Black family faces off with a school system seemingly bent on punishing their teenage son. North of Dallas, a conservative white family relocates to an affluent suburban enclave, but can’t escape the changes sweeping the country. On Chicago’s North Shore, a multiracial mom joins an ultraprogressive challenge to the town’s liberal status quo. In Compton, California, whose suburban roots are now barely recognizable, undocumented Hispanic parents place their gifted son’s future in the hands of educators at a remarkable elementary school. And outside Pittsburgh, a Black mother moves to the same street where author Benjamin Herold grew up, then confronts the destructive legacy left behind by white families like his.
Disillusioned braids these human stories together with penetrating local and national history to reveal a vicious cycle undermining the dreams upon which American suburbia was built. For generations, upwardly mobile white families have extracted opportunity from the nation’s heavily subsidized suburbs, then moved on before the bills for maintenance and repair came due, leaving the mostly Black and Brown families who followed to clean up the ensuing mess. But now, sweeping demographic shifts and the dawning realization that endless expansion is no longer feasible are disrupting this pattern, forcing everyday families to confront a truth their communities were designed to avoid: The suburban lifestyle dream is a Ponzi scheme whose unraveling threatens us all.
How do we come to terms with this troubled history? How do we build a future in which all children can thrive? Drawing upon his decorated career as an education journalist, Herold explores these pressing debates with expertise and perspective. Then, alongside Bethany Smith—the mother from his old neighborhood, who contributes a powerful epilogue to the book—he offers a hopeful path toward renewal. The result is nothing short of a journalistic masterpiece.
About the author
Benjamin Herold explores America’s beautiful and busted public education system. His award-winning beat reporting, feature writing, and investigative exposés have appeared in Education Week, PBS NewsHour, NPR, the Hechinger Report, Huffington Post, and the Public School Notebook. Herold has a master’s degree in urban education from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he lives with his family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Discover the True Value of Your Life Insurance with Life Insurance Settlements
Jan 25, 2024
Discover the True Value of Your Life Insurance with Life Insurance Settlements
lisettlements.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Mark Mrky is a Managing Partner of Life Insurance Settlements Inc. With over 23 years of experience in the life settlement industry, Mark is an expert in helping seniors discover the true value of their life insurance policies. He is passionate about educating individuals on the concept of life settlements and the financial benefits they can provide.
Rob Haynie is the Managing Director of Life Insurance Settlements Inc. With 30 years of experience in the industry, Rob has extensive knowledge of the life settlement market. He is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the process of selling their life insurance policies and maximizing their financial options.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Chris Voss interviews Mark Mrky and Rob Haynie from Life Insurance Settlements Inc. They discuss the concept of life settlements and how individuals can discover the true value of their life insurance policies. Mark and Rob explain how life settlements work, the benefits they offer, and why they are often a better option than surrendering or letting a policy lapse. They also address common misconceptions about life settlements and highlight the potential financial opportunities they provide for seniors. This episode serves as an informative guide for anyone considering selling their life insurance policy.
Key Takeaways:
Life settlements offer a viable option for individuals who no longer need or can afford their life insurance policies.
The life settlement market is a robust secondary market where institutional investors purchase life insurance policies from policyholders.
On average, life settlement offers are two to seven times higher than the cash surrender value offered by insurance carriers.
Life settlements can provide seniors with a significant cash payout that can be used for various purposes, such as healthcare expenses or retirement planning.
It is essential for individuals to explore the option of a life settlement and consult with professionals to determine the best course of action for their specific situation.
Notable Quotes:
"If you no longer need, no longer want, or can't afford your life insurance policy, you have an option called a life settlement." - Mark Mrky
"Life settlements are a way to put life back into life insurance and take advantage of the premiums you've paid all those years." - Rob Haynie
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Building Resilience for Hybrid Success: Anchored in Adaptability by Raymond D. Kemp Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Building Resilience for Hybrid Success: Anchored in Adaptability by Raymond D. Kemp Sr.
https://amzn.to/3vPrbX2
Kemp-solutions.com
Unlock the power of resilience with "Building Resilience for a Hybrid Success: Anchored in Adaptability" – a game-changing guide by Raymond Kemp, a retired Navy Fleet Master Chief. Dive into the proven strategies drawn from his three decades of molding resilient service members.
Building resilience in your organization is about mastering the basics, and it's simpler than you think, transcending gender, generation, and ethnicity. Let Kemp’s legacy of transformation inspire you to empower your team for unshakable success.
Get ready to lead with unwavering adaptability and take your organization to extraordinary heights.
Cultivate loyalty and tenacity within teams
Harness attitude, belief, and character for leader development
Construct a robust leadership pipeline
Embrace self-leadership for personal and team growth
Foster collaboration, accountability, and delegation
Champion open communication and visionary leadership
Embody authenticity and celebrate collective success
Ignite your leadership journey with Kemp's sage counsel, and empower your teams for resounding success. Grab your copy now and embark on a transformative path of leadership excellence.
Raymond D. Kemp, Sr., an American patriot appointed by President Biden to serve on the American Battle Monuments Commission, embodies leadership in every sense of the word. With a lauded 33-year career in the U.S. Navy, he shattered glass ceilings to retire as the first Black person selected to the position of Fleet Master Chief of Naval Forces Europe and Africa. His resilience against all odds has been acknowledged by the Office of the President of the United States and is reflected in his numerous awards, including the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medals, and the Navy Combat Action Ribbon.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rise Above the Story: Free Yourself from Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want by Karena Kilcoyne
Jan 24, 2024
Rise Above the Story: Free Yourself from Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want by Karena Kilcoyne
https://amzn.to/3SdPNQR
What do we do when the pain of the past is too much to bear? When trauma and shame overwhelm us? When we feel empty and worthless despite our success and daily triumphs?
We rise above our story.
Before Karena Kilcoyne was a successful criminal defense attorney, trauma defined her early life. Her mother tried to give her away at birth. Her father went to a federal penitentiary when she was 12, leaving the family poverty-stricken and Karena to care for her siblings and her mentally unstable mother. After her mother died, she adopted her 9-year-old brother and graduated from law school at the age of 24. She fought for the freedom of others while imprisoning herself in self-doubt, depression, and anxiety. Existing only in survival mode, she repeatedly recounted the stories she’d written about herself: that she would never be enough, that she could never be happy.
In Rise Above the Story, Karena shares with raw vulnerability how she rose above her stories of abandonment, worthlessness, and shame. She’ll help you let go of your own past by embracing every beautiful, imperfect piece of yourself—no matter what your story looks like. She’ll teach you how to:
Acknowledge your story. Identify the story that’s limiting your life.
Release your story. Discover how your story took over your life by unearthing your repressed fear and shame.
Rise above your story. Explore how your hardships can serve you and learn how to finally love yourself unconditionally.
Rising above your story will empower you to live the life of your dreams. Karena’s beautifully simple, yet powerful, formula offers emotional freedom and unfettered joy when you’re ready to embrace the vibrant, worthy, and lovable person you truly are.
Your past doesn’t define you—you do. It’s time to rise above your story and live the authentic life you deserve.
About the author
Karena Kilcoyne is a former trial lawyer who specialized in criminal defense, including complex white collar criminal and civil litigation in federal and state courts. Later in her practice, she worked as in-house counsel for a publicly traded worldwide manufacturing company.
Karena now passionately shares her own personal story of trauma and healing. Through vivid, evocative, and transparent storytelling, she teaches others how to rise above their own stories and find true peace and emotional freedom. She shares these powerful ideas through video and personal posts on Facebook and Instagram. Karena also corresponds regularly with the subscribers of her email newsletter.
When she’s not helping others rise above their stories, she’s curating a colorful life full of books and art from far-flung places. Karena lives in Florida with her husband David and their furry son Irwin.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters by Brian Klaas
Jan 23, 2024
Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters by Brian Klaas
https://amzn.to/4b9ff2e
Want to know what chaos theory can teach us about human events? In the perspective-altering tradition of Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point and Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s The Black Swan comes a provocative challenge to how we think our world works—and why small, chance events can divert our lives and change everything, by social scientist and Atlantic writer Brian Klaas.
If you could rewind your life to the very beginning and then press play, would everything turn out the same? Or could making an accidental phone call or missing an exit off the highway change not just your life, but history itself? And would you remain blind to the radically different possible world you unknowingly left behind?
In Fluke, myth-shattering social scientist Brian Klaas dives deeply into the phenomenon of random chance and the chaos it can sow, taking aim at most people’s neat and tidy storybook version of reality. The book’s argument is that we willfully ignore a bewildering truth: but for a few small changes, our lives—and our societies—could be radically different.
Offering an entirely new lens, Fluke explores how our world really works, driven by strange interactions and apparently random events. How did one couple’s vacation cause 100,000 people to die? Does our decision to hit the snooze button in the morning radically alter the trajectory of our lives? And has the evolution of humans been inevitable, or are we simply the product of a series of freak accidents?
Drawing on social science, chaos theory, history, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, Klaas provides a brilliantly fresh look at why things happen—all while providing mind-bending lessons on how we can live smarter, be happier, and lead more fulfilling lives.
About The Author:
Brian Klaas grew up in Minnesota, earned his DPhil at Oxford, and is now a professor of global politics at University College London. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic, host of the award-winning Power Corrupts podcast, and frequent guest on national television. Klaas has conducted field research across the globe and advised major politicians and organizations including NATO and the European Union. You can find him at BrianPKlaas.com and on Twitter @BrianKlaas
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring the Challenges Men Face in Leadership and Society
Jan 23, 2024
Exploring the Challenges Men Face in Leadership and Society
Freedomminicourse.com
https://amzn.to/3vNBQl1
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Bodhi Aldridge is a father, grandfather, lawyer, coach, and facilitator who is on a mission to help men rediscover their magnificence. With a commitment to self-development and lifelong learning, Bodhi has studied traditional teachings and contemporary leadership development to bring these teachings to other men. He guides men to develop presence, open their hearts, and integrate their masculine and feminine energy. Bodhi lives near the beach in Brian Bay with his wife of 40 years, four children, and ten grandchildren.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Bodhi Aldridge, author of the book "Visionary Male Leaders." They discuss the changing landscape of leadership and what it means to be a man in leadership today. Bodhi explains the concept of masculine and feminine energy and how men can integrate these energies to become effective leaders. They also explore the challenges men face in finding a sense of belonging and purpose, and how to navigate these issues in today's society.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership is about influence, and men can be leaders in various aspects of their lives, including their families, communities, and businesses.
Masculine and feminine energy are not based on gender, but rather on certain traits and qualities. Men can access both masculine and feminine traits to become well-rounded leaders.
Many women have had to adopt masculine traits to succeed in the business world, but they often struggle to maintain their femininity. It is important for women to find a balance between their masculine and feminine energies.
The traditional model of leadership, based on power and control, is changing. Organizations are realizing the importance of diversity and inclusion, embracing different perspectives and traits.
Men need a sense of belonging and purpose to thrive. Many men struggle with these issues, especially in mid-life, and it is important to create spaces where men can explore their masculinity and find their purpose.
Notable Quotes:
"Leadership is about influence. We all have the ability to influence the people around us, whether it's in our families, our communities, or our businesses." - Bodhi Aldridge
"Masculine and feminine energy are not about gender. They are about certain traits and qualities that we all possess to varying degrees." - Bodhi Aldridge
"Women often struggle to maintain their femininity in the business world because they have been told they need to adopt masculine traits to succeed." - Bodhi Aldridge
"Men need a sense of belonging and purpose to thrive. It's important for men to find their tribe and discover their unique purpose in life." - Bodhi Aldridge
"The traditional model of leadership, based on power and control, is changing. Organizations are realizing the importance of diversity and inclusion." - Bodhi Aldridge
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 31 Days to Become a Better Man: Level Up in All Areas of Your Life! By Joel Gandara
Jan 22, 2024
31 Days to Become a Better Man: Level Up in All Areas of Your Life! By Joel Gandara
https://amzn.to/3SqD3Y7
31dailychallenges.com
The definition of masculinity has been evolving in recent years, with men today having lower average testosterone levels and weaker handshakes compared to previous generations. However, being a good man is not solely about physical strength, but also about fulfilling one's responsibilities towards family, spouse, and society with sincerity and determination.
This book is not about weightlifting or steroid use, it's about striving towards being a man of one's word and pursuing one's goals with passion.
Join a community of men who are reclaiming their lives and becoming the best versions of themselves.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Maximize Your Google Business Profile with Marilyn Jenkins’ New Book
Jan 22, 2024
Maximize Your Google Business Profile with Marilyn Jenkins' New Book
Maximizeyourgbp.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Marilyn Jenkins is the CEO of MJ Media Group, LLC, and the founder of Law Marketing Zone. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing for local businesses, Marilyn helps her clients harness the power of Google to grow their businesses. She has helped numerous clients reach seven figures in revenue and achieve 5x to 14x ROI for their marketing efforts.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Boss Show, where the host brings on the smartest people in the world to discuss topics ranging from CEOs and authors to thought leaders and visionaries. In this episode, Marilyn Jenkins, CEO of MJ Media Group, LLC, and founder of Law Marketing Zone, joins the show to discuss the power of Google Business Profiles (GBP) and how local businesses can maximize their online presence. Marilyn shares insights from her book, "Google Business Profile Training Guide," and explains how businesses can use GBP to drive traffic to their websites and increase phone calls to their offices. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive online reputation and provides best practices for managing GBP effectively.
Key Takeaways:
Google Business Profiles (GBP) are free business listings on Google that can significantly impact a local business's online visibility.
Maximizing a GBP involves claiming and verifying the profile, filling it out with accurate information, and consistently updating it with photos, videos, and posts.
GBP can drive traffic to a website and increase phone calls by providing potential customers with essential information and engaging content.
Connecting GBP to Google Ads can enhance the performance of paid digital ads and improve visibility in local searches.
Maintaining a positive online reputation involves responding to reviews, both positive and negative, in a professional and timely manner.
Notable Quotes:
"It's surprising how many people don't realize the power of their Google Business Profile. They think it's just for reviews." - Marilyn Jenkins
"By maximizing your Google Business Profile, you can be found whenever people search for you locally." - Marilyn Jenkins
"The more information you give on your Google Business Profile, the more often you're going to show up in searches." - Marilyn Jenkins
"Running Facebook ads is a great way to get your business out there and engage with potential customers." - Marilyn Jenkins
"Google is moving towards zero-click searches, where they provide the answer directly on the search results page. Maximizing your GBP can help you take advantage of this trend." - Marilyn Jenkins
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden
Jan 21, 2024
Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden
https://amzn.to/492omQI
“Heartfelt, heartwarming, joyful, and uplifting. You can't go wrong with a Rachel Linden book.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
After a day of unrivaled disappointments, a promising young chef finds every bite of food suddenly tastes bitter. To save her career, she travels to the Pacific Northwest to reconnect with her estranged mom, and discovers a family legacy she never suspected in this delicious novel from the bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie.
American chef Georgia May Jackson has one goal—to run her own restaurant in Paris. After a grueling decade working in Parisian kitchens, she is on the cusp of success. But in one disastrous night, Georgia loses her sous-chef position, her French boyfriend, and her sense of taste! Renowned for her refined palate and daring use of bold flavors to create remarkable dishes, Georgia is devastated to discover her culinary gift has simply...vanished.
When she receives a surprising invitation from her estranged mother, Georgia flees to a small island near Seattle hoping the visit will help her regain her spark in the kitchen. As she tentatively reconnects with her mom, a free-spirited hippie eager to make up for her past mistakes, Georgia realizes there is something about the enigmatic island she just cannot piece together. Good luck charms start appearing in the oddest places. Her neighbor is a puzzlingly antagonistic (and annoyingly handsome) oyster farmer. And her mom keeps hinting at a mysterious family legacy.
With the clock ticking and time running out to win her dream job in Paris, Georgia begins to unravel some astonishing secrets that make her wonder if the true recipe for a charmed life might look—and taste—very different than she ever imagined.
About the author
Rachel Linden is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures in over fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her writing. She is the author of Ascension of Larks, Becoming the Talbot Sisters, and The Enlightenment of Bees. Currently Rachel lives with her family in Seattle, WA where she enjoys creating stories about hope, courage and connection with a hint of romance and a touch of whimsy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive by Hosein Kouros-Mehr
Jan 21, 2024
Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive by Hosein Kouros-Mehr
https://amzn.to/4234lHv
Yourdefaultmode.com
"Break Through is a fascinating, science-backed exploration of the default mode network (DMN), considered to be the actual location of ‘self’ in the brain. Understanding and healing our DMN is a promising way to tackle society’s mental health epidemic.” - Rick Doblin, PhD, Founder of MAPS
What's stopping you from being truly happy and at peace? Could it be your wandering mind that constantly revisits painful thoughts and bad habits?
Scientists now have a name for the wandering mind—the default mode network (DMN), a barrier that can prevent you from enjoying life. Your DMN takes you away from the present moment and encourages you to ruminate on the past and future. This can lead to painful conditions—mental knots—like stress, anxiety, emotional pain, addiction, and depression.
Fortunately, you can break through this wall to the blissful peace in your core. Backed by scientific data, Break Through connects the medical and spiritual realms on a journey of inner healing. With a holistic approach, you can master your default mode and rise to your best self.
Unlock health, happiness, and inner peace, and open the door to new possibilities that you once deemed impossible.About the author
Hosein Kouros-Mehr, MD, PhD is an author and physician-scientist who has spent over two decades in cancer research and drug development.
Thanks to his background, Hosein recognized the extraordinary ramifications of a recent scientific discovery: the default mode network (DMN), which encodes the human ego and influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Recognizing the profound impact of this breakthrough on self-understanding (both from clinical and personal experience), he wrote "Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive" to help readers master the DMN and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Hosein is also the author of two futuristic novels, "Extinction 6" and "Project Bodi: Awaken the Power of Insight," that explore the inner workings of the mind. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE IS LYING: GAVIN STONE REVEALS THE METHODS USED BY GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS & INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES TO DETECT LIES! by GAVIN STONE
Jan 20, 2024
HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE IS LYING: GAVIN STONE REVEALS THE METHODS USED BY GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS & INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES TO DETECT LIES! by GAVIN STONE
https://amzn.to/3U8cpF0
Would you like to learn the techniques to spot the lies and get to the truth?
How to tell if someone is lying will teach you the methods used by the best in the world for deception detection. You will learn about the psychology behind why people lie or hide truth, and then how to spot it using Stone's technique of CCA or Combined Communication Analysis. This takes into account, body language, non-verbal cues, psychology, the analysis of statements and other factors that brings them all together, to allow you to spot a lie! The step by step methods will teach you simple techniques to master all of the various methods and bring you toward reaching expert level, making you confident in using them all simultaneously, with ease.
In this powerful book you'll discover actionable skills that will deliver instant results, such as:
The only two reasons people tell a lie!
How to easily read the body language in other people.
Speed-read people, decipher body language, detect deception, and get to the truth.
Learn skills used by professional law enforcement, MI6, CIA, FBI and the US military.
How to spot the verbal signs that prove someone is being dishonest.
The questions to ask to instantly reveal guilt.
Mastering CCA (Combined Communication Analysis - created by Gavin Stone)
Techniques that will get you to a full confession and discover what the truth really is
How to apply these techniques in various situations throughout your life, whether dealing with your partner, parents, colleagues, or friends
And so much more!
How To Tell If Someone is lying is a ground-breaking, honest, down-to-earth, and easy to apply must-read for anyone who wants to learn the art of deception detection. Like Stone, it’s the real deal.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dead Man’s Hand: A Pike Logan Novel (Pike Logan, 18) by Brad Taylor
Jan 20, 2024
Dead Man's Hand: A Pike Logan Novel (Pike Logan, 18) by Brad Taylor
https://amzn.to/3U9BLlS
New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin’s henchmen.
To finally end the war between their nations, a rogue band of Ukranian partisans known as the Wolves teams up with members of Russia’s military intelligence to assassinate Vladimir Putin.
But Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst and assigns the loyal commander of the Russian National Guard to root them out. It’s a mission Victor Petrov is expected to undertake after he prevents Sweden from joining NATO—by assassinating a deputy minister of foreign affairs.
After receiving intelligence about the threat in Sweden, the United States sends Pike Logan to identify Petrov’s target—only for him to get caught in the crossfire between Putin’s agents and the Wolves. When the smoke clears, Pike makes no effort to stop the Wolves on their ultimate mission, believing it just, until he discovers that their operation has unimaginable consequences.
For Putin is preparing a devastating endgame: activating the Dead Man’s Hand nuclear response that will launch Russia’s missiles in the event of his death. . .
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Searching for Patty Hearst: A True Crime Novel by Roger D. Rapoport
Jan 19, 2024
Searching for Patty Hearst: A True Crime Novel by Roger D. Rapoport
https://amzn.to/4b5jRq8
On the night that Patty Hearst was kidnapped in 1974, journalist Roger D. Rapoport, was a short drive away in his El Cerrito home. He quickly became one of the primary reporters covering the saga as it unfolded in real time. His reporting gave local and national readers a window into one of the most bizarre and polarizing crimes in U.S. history. Now, fifty years later, he has written a novel, Searching for Patty Hearst, that draws heavily from that time.
In this compelling new book, he explores alternative theories of the crime and delves into the complex psychology of many of the key actors in a drama that kept the country riveted. Using the techniques of fiction, Rapoport gives voice to much of the story that fell outside of the bounds of journalistic coverage. “I wrote this novel because I believed the American public deserved nothing but the truth,” he says.
With a wry sensibility and insider knowledge that Rapoport is one of the few people to possess, Searching for Patty Hearst, goes beyond the tabloid headlines to tell the story in all its depth. Rapoport takes on such questions as: Why did Patty participate in the kidnapping of a high school student hours before six of the SLA kidnappers were killed in a firefight with the Los Angeles police department? Did celebrity coroner Thomas Noguchi, whom Rapoport interviewed, mishandle the autopsies of six SLA victims? Why did Patty’s lawyers dump her fiancée Steve Weed as a key witness at her trial at the last minute?
It’s often said that fiction can offer insights into the truth that reporting can’t. If that is the case, the story of Patty Hearst, the SLA, and the kidnapping that carved them into the American psyche just may be told for the first time with Searching for Patty Hearst.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins
Jan 19, 2024
Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins
https://amzn.to/4b5Em68
When a catastrophic wildfire suddenly rips through a woman’s hometown, she thinks she is lucky to have survived . . . until she finds a dead woman in her driveway, clutching a piece of paper with her name on it. . . .
The blaze came out of nowhere one summer afternoon, a wall of fire fed by blustering wind. Yet, somehow, Alison is alive. She rode out the fire on the damp tiles of her bathroom, her entire body swaddled in a wet woolen blanket. As flames crackled around her, the bitter char of eucalyptus settled in the back of her throat, each breath more desperate than the last.
The wildfire that devastated the Victoria countryside Alison calls home sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to obliterate the carefully constructed life she is living. When Alison emerges from her sheltering place, she spots a soot-covered cherry red car in her driveway, and in it, a dead woman. Alison has never met Simone Arnold in her life . . . or so she thinks. So what is she doing here?
As Alison searches for answers across Australia’s scorched bushlands, she soon learns that the fire isn’t the only threat she’s facing. . . .
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Now, Near, Next: A Practical Guide for Mid-Career Women to Move from Professional Serendipity to Intentional Advancement by Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, Kimberly K Rath
Jan 17, 2024
Now, Near, Next: A Practical Guide for Mid-Career Women to Move from Professional Serendipity to Intentional Advancement by Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, Kimberly K Rath
https://amzn.to/3vLCa3u
For many women, mid-career feels a lot like a merry-go-round. You start off, eager to jump in. You pick the pink pony and hold on tight. Uninhibited, you move to the zebra during the first stop. Look, Mom, no hands! However, at some point over the next twenty-plus years, you look up, and you're still on the same ride, with the same cast of characters, going in circles. You need a bigger playground!
Now, Near, Next debunks the myth that putting your head down and working hard is the best way to realize your fullest potential. Energizing self-agency means taking control of your path ahead. Instead of conforming to social norms or other people's expectations, you look forward with intentionality, action, and reflection.
It is time to amplify your potential by making room for yourself, bringing forethought to your journey, and developing a road map to your Now, Near, Next.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Empowering Women to Overcome Obstacles and Find Career Fulfillment
Jan 16, 2024
Empowering Women to Overcome Obstacles and Find Career Fulfillment
Nowomanleftbehind.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Rosie Zilinskas is a certified high-performance coach, author, and consultant. With over 31 years of experience in the corporate world, primarily in the property and casualty insurance industry, Rosie has a deep understanding of the challenges women face in the workplace. She is the founder of No Woman Left Behind, an initiative that empowers women to create their custom career roadmap and overcome professional obstacles. Rosie is passionate about helping women boost their confidence, advocate for themselves, and achieve their career goals.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Rosie Zilinskas, a certified high-performance coach and author of the book "Engaging Speakers: Voices of Truth." Rosie shares her personal journey of realizing that she was holding herself back in her career by not speaking up and advocating for herself. She discusses the importance of women being aware of their worth, talking about salaries, and creating their custom career roadmap. Rosie also emphasizes the need for women to support and uplift each other in the workplace, rather than engaging in competition and sabotage.
Key Takeaways:
Women should be aware of their worth and not be afraid to talk about salaries. Transparency in pay is essential for closing the gender pay gap and empowering women in the workplace.
Creating a custom career roadmap is crucial for women to boost their confidence, overcome obstacles, and achieve their professional goals.
Building a supportive community of like-minded women can provide a safe space for sharing experiences, seeking advice, and fostering personal and professional growth.
Women should adopt a growth mindset and take action to advocate for themselves and their career advancement.
By helping and supporting other women, individuals can create a positive and empowering environment that benefits everyone.
Notable Quotes:
"Knowledge is power, but without action, it's not getting you anywhere." - Rosie Zilinskas
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Night Island (The Lost Night Files) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Jan 15, 2024
The Night Island (The Lost Night Files) by Jayne Ann Krentz
https://amzn.to/3U12YH1
The disappearance of a mysterious informant leads two people desperate for answers to an island of deadly deception in this new novel in the Lost Night Files trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.
Talia March, Pallas Llewellyn, and Amelia Rivers, bonded by a night none of them can remember, are dedicated to uncovering the mystery of what really happened to them months ago—an experience that amplified innate psychic abilities in each of them. The women suspect they were test subjects years earlier, and that there are more people like them—all they have to do is find the list of others who took that same test. When Talia follows up on a lead from Phoebe, a fan of the trio’s podcast, she discovers that the informant has vanished.
Talia isn’t the only one looking for Phoebe, however. Luke Rand, a hunted and haunted man who is chasing the same list that Talia is after, also shows up at the meeting place. It’s clear he has his own agenda, and they are instantly suspicious of each other. But when a killer begins to stalk them, they realize they have to join forces to find Phoebe and the list.
The rocky investigation leads Talia and Luke to a rustic, remote retreat on Night Island in the Pacific Northwest, where the Unplugged Experience promises to rejuvenate guests. Upon their arrival, Talia and Luke discover they are quite literally cut off from the outside world when none of their high-tech devices work on the island. It soon becomes clear that Phoebe is not the first person to disappear into the strange gardens that surround the Unplugged Experience retreat. And then the first mysterious death occurs. . . .
About the author
The author of over 50 New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 35 million copies of her books in print.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Success and Authentic Relationships
Jan 13, 2024
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Success and Authentic Relationships
Ei4change.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Robin Hills is the director of EI for Change, a company specializing in education, training, coaching, and personal development focused on emotional intelligence and positive psychology. He has taught over 400,000 people in 195 countries how to build resilience and increase self-awareness. Robin is the author of two books, "The Authority Guide to Behavior and Business" and "The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business." He is also a keynote speaker and sits on the Northwest Committee of the Association of Business Psychology.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Robin Hills, an expert in emotional intelligence and resilience. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and personal development. Robin explains that emotional intelligence is about being smart with your thinking and feelings, combining the two to make good decisions and build authentic relationships. He emphasizes that emotional intelligence is not about being kind and nice all the time, but about doing the right thing and managing emotions effectively. They also touch on the role of AI in emotional intelligence and the need for human elements in decision-making and relationship-building.
Key Takeaways:
Emotional intelligence is the ability to combine thinking and feelings to make good decisions and build authentic relationships.
Emotional intelligence fluctuates and requires self-awareness and practice to improve.
Leaders should understand the impact of their emotions on their team and work on building emotional intelligence to create a positive work environment.
There are no positive or negative emotions; it's how we manage and respond to them that matters.
Resilience is crucial in volatile and uncertain situations, and it involves being adaptable, creative, and finding meaning in life.
Notable Quotes:
"Emotional intelligence is about doing the right thing. If somebody is doing something wholly inappropriate, they should be told." - Robin Hills
"Emotions contain data. It's the way in which you interpret this data in order to make good quality decisions and build up relationships." - Robin Hills
"Emotional intelligence is not about being kind and nice and sweet and lovely and fluffy. It's about doing the right thing." - Robin Hills
"Nobody else can go to sleep for you. Nobody else can do your exercise for you. You've got to look after yourself." - Robin Hills
"Emotional intelligence is about building authentic relationships, not destroying them." - Robin Hills
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Real Estate and Travel Entrepreneur Offers Turnkey Business Opportunity
Jan 13, 2024
Real Estate and Travel Entrepreneur Offers Turnkey Business Opportunity
Katfriedman.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Katherine Friedman, also known as Kat, is a real estate and travel entrepreneur. She worked for Marriott Hotels for nearly 10 years before leaving in 2019 to become a realtor in New York City. Alongside her real estate career, she started a travel business called Habitats by Cat. Kat's entrepreneurial spirit allows her to combine real estate and hospitality under one brand, while staying at the forefront of innovative technologies to help her community grow and market their businesses. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small business owners earn passive income through travel as a service.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Katherine Friedman, a real estate and travel entrepreneur. Kat shares her journey of leaving her corporate job at Marriott Hotels to pursue her passion for real estate and travel. She discusses how she started her travel agency, Habitats by Cat, and how she helps entrepreneurs monetize their love for travel. Kat also talks about the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how she adapted her business to the virtual landscape. Listeners will gain insights into the world of real estate and travel entrepreneurship and learn how to build multiple revenue streams.
Key Takeaways:
Katherine Friedman left her corporate job at Marriott Hotels to become a realtor in New York City and start her travel business, Habitats by Cat.
Habitats by Cat is a host agency that allows independent contractors to monetize their love for travel by offering full-service travel planning and access to global suppliers.
Kat believes that travel influencers, bloggers, and content creators are the future of travel agents, and she helps them earn commissions and grow their brand through her platform.
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kat stayed focused on building relationships, finding partnerships, and adapting her business to the virtual landscape.
Kat's real estate business primarily focuses on representing investors looking for guidance in buying, selling, and managing rental properties in New York City.
Notable Quotes:
"People want multiple revenue streams, and travel is a service and benefit that many entrepreneurs and small business owners can earn passive income through while growing their brand." - Katherine Friedman
"The key to success as an entrepreneur is staying consistent with the daily activities that you know you have to do, even when you don't see instant gratification." - Katherine Friedman
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking: Leading Your Organization into the Future by Michael D. Watkins
Jan 11, 2024
The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking: Leading Your Organization into the Future by Michael D. Watkins
https://amzn.to/3TSsBdh
International bestselling author of The First 90 Days Michael D. Watkins presents an actionable new framework to help aspiring leaders learn to think strategically—a set of skills more necessary than ever in a world of constant change.
Pattern recognition. Systems perspective. Mental agility. Structured problem-solving. Visioning. Political savvy. For every good leader who has mastered of one of these disciplines is a great leader who knows and has mastered all of them.
Michael D. Watkins, an expert on leadership transitions and organizational success, returns to the page with a new how-to guide for the modern leader. Here, he presents the six disciplines that separate the great from the good. Developed over the course of his storied career, Watkins’ approach to strategic thinking—"a set of mental disciplines leaders use to recognize potential threats and opportunities, establish priorities, and mobilize themselves and their organizations to envision and enact promising paths forward”—is the model followed by some of today’s most successful first-time CEOs and new business leaders.
The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking is a comprehensive and practical guide to strategic thinking, offering a wealth of insights and tools for leaders at all levels.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Biblical Responsible Investing: Insights for Kingdom-Minded Investors by Darryl W. Lyons
Jan 11, 2024
Biblical Responsible Investing: Insights for Kingdom-Minded Investors by Darryl W. Lyons
https://amzn.to/3vp5yfN
A large shift in financial resources is currently underway. Learn how to position yourself to make effective money moves that will have a lasting impact on America’s future.
Biblical Responsible Investing is for Christians who want to become more intentional, resourceful, and collaborative with their money, as well as how to use the financial markets to increase their return. Additionally, it explores various ways to become involved in the latest trends in the money market.
Originally designed as a manuscript for Wall Street executives to gain insight into Christian approaches to money decisions, Biblical Responsible Investing documents eleven principles that, when understood, will bring a fresh and essential perspective to the table. The revised manuscript is tailored to the needs of everyday people, providing practical direction on how the trends identified can be applicable to their personal financial decisions. Inside the shadowboxes found at the end of each chapter are the tools for Christians to confidently make their financial decisions with a focus on helping their own community and faith.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – NO… The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations: 40 lessons in negotiation… from a street-smart negotiator (The Force Multiplier Series) by Brian Will
Jan 10, 2024
NO... The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations: 40 lessons in negotiation... from a street-smart negotiator (The Force Multiplier Series) by Brian Will
https://amzn.to/4aQu0XB
Every sale you make is a negotiation. If you’re not negotiating price, you’re negotiating with the customer on if they will … or will not … buy from you.
This book is not about theory.
These techniques have generated billions of dollars in sales.
This book is also not about how to manipulate people into doing something they don’t want to do. It is not hardcore. It is a professional soft-sell, using human nature, psychology, and the power of the right words to move people where you want them to go.
Brian Will Bio:
Brian Will is a serial entrepreneur, an industry-leading business and sales management consultant, and a Wall Street Journal best-selling author. During the course of his career, Brian has created or co-created seven very successful companies in four different industries. These companies were worth over a half-billion dollars at their peak.
He has also done multiple turnaround projects ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, helping to drive billions in sales. His multifaceted background gives him the ability to understand and teach agile processes and principles and articulate their implications from multiple perspectives, from the development team to the executive board. Today, Brian owns a growing chain of restaurants, a residential and commercial real estate business, and runs a business mastermind and entrepreneur coaching program. He also serves on the city council in his hometown of Alpharetta, Georgia.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Last Rights: The Fight to Save the 7th Amendment by Attorney & Professor Jeffrey B. Simon
Jan 09, 2024
Last Rights: The Fight to Save the 7th Amendment by Attorney & Professor Jeffrey B. Simon
https://amzn.to/3RK0GcA
Last Rights: The Fight to Save the 7th Amendment shines a bright spotlight on a grave but often overlooked effort by large corporate interests to undermine America's civil justice system and consumer rights. Trailblazing plaintiff's lawyer, Jeffrey B. Simon, wrote this book as a rallying cry for anyone who has ever been wronged by a rigged system of laws. Through riveting tales of real courtroom drama, Simon exposes the insidious influence of corporate greed and political power weaponized to repeal personal rights and weaken public safety. Last Rights is a wake-up call to consumers and lawmakers to take collective, corrective action before restoration of our civil justice system becomes unachievable. This is essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of our country, and a call to action for those who believe in justice and fairness.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Reinvent: Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyperdigital Era by Faisal Hoque
Jan 08, 2024
Reinvent: Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyperdigital Era by Faisal Hoque
https://amzn.to/3NTeIrr
The Journey to Organizational Transformation
Given the rate of change that we have experienced and will continue to see in the world, it's a challenge trying to stay on top of everything. Organizations must consider revising and possibly scrapping decades-old habits, processes, and their very ways of thinking and operating. In so doing, organizations can literally reinvent themselves.
Transformation requires much more than simply obtaining the latest technology, plugging it in, and sitting back to watch reinvention take place. From top to bottom, organizations will be compelled to change entire mindsets, attitudes, and assumptions about how they operate, how they can grow, and even the very reason for their existence.
This book introduces readers to ideas, concepts, and a comprehensive framework (LIFTS) that they can use to better position themselves and their organizations to reap the greatest number of benefits that business and digital transformation can afford. It's a journey rich with promise that explains complex concepts in an understandable common language.
The book is divided into three distinct sections. The First section, "Why? The Case for Business Transformation in a Hyper-Digital Era," makes the argument for organizational reinvention—from the changing nature of consumers to shifting workforce priorities to the necessity for greater organizational security.
The second section, "Transformation via Digitalization—Necessary Steps," examines actions necessary to prepare for transformation, including overcoming significant obstacles, recognizing the essential value of leadership, and forecasting what your organization is likely to become in the future.
The final section, "What to Do: Navigating with LIFTS," offers a comprehensive discussion of a five-step process geared to guiding your company through its transformation. Using the acronym LIFTS — learn, investigate, formulate, take off, and study—you'll learn what goes into a successful transformative effort, including elements that, if overlooked, can sink otherwise solid planning.
REINVENT is the result of the author's personal and professional journey — one that is made possible by three decades of work with colleagues, customers, partners, academics, and industry experts from around the globe.
About the author
#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
RECIPIENT OF AXIOM GOLD MEDAL, FOREWORD, PENCRAFT, BIBA, BOOK EXCELLENCE, AMERICAN BOOK FEST, GLOBEE, AND OTHER AWARDS
Faisal Hoque is an accomplished entrepreneur, noted thought leader, technology innovator, advisor to CEOs, BODs, and the US federal government, with more than 25 years of cross-industry success.
He has authored, co-authored 10 award-winning books (his awards include Axiom Gold Medal, Foreword, PenCraft, BIBA, Book Excellence, Globee, American Book Fest, and others) on humanity, business, and technology, including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller "REINVENT – Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyper-Digital Era" published in association with IMD (Institute for Management Development) (Fast Company Press, 2023), the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller "LIFT – Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change" (Fast Company Press, 2022), and the #2 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller "Everything Connects – Cultivating Mindfulness, Creativity, and Innovation for Long-Term Value" (2nd Edition, Fast Company Press, 2022). His ground-breaking first book "e-Enterprise" was released by Cambridge University Press in 2000.
He is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies. They focus on enabling sustainable and transformational changes. His broad areas of expertise include innovation, leadership, management, sustainable growth, transformation, strategy, governance, M&A, frameworks,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sparklin.io: Simplifying EV Charging with Smart Sockets and App Integration
Jan 07, 2024
Sparkling.io: Simplifying EV Charging with Smart Sockets and App Integration
Sparklin.io
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Laurent Stefan is the CTO and General Manager of sparkling.io, a company that focuses on providing solutions for the massification of charging points for electric vehicles. Laurent and his team have developed smart sockets and a platform that allows for easy access to charging with simplicity and security.
Summary:
Laurent Stefan, CTO and General Manager of sparkling.io, joins Chris Boss on The Chris Boss Show to discuss their innovative solutions for the massification of charging points for electric vehicles. Laurent explains that their focus is on providing a simple and cost-effective solution for slow charging at home and work, as well as designing smart sockets for monitoring and easy access to charging. The company's platform includes an app that allows users to monitor their charging status and power consumption, making it convenient for both individuals and businesses. Laurent also highlights the importance of cybersecurity and sustainability in their products, as well as their plans for future AI development and load-balancing services.
Key Takeaways:
sparkling.io offers a solution for the massification of charging points for electric vehicles, focusing on slow charging at home and work.
Their smart sockets include LTM communication for secure and easy access to charging, with monitoring and power consumption data available through their app.
The company prioritizes cybersecurity, sustainability, and simplicity in their products, with a focus on reducing environmental footprint.
Their customer base includes B2B and B2B2C clients, such as fleet management companies and real estate companies.
sparkling.io's platform allows for the creation and management of communities, making it easy for businesses to set up charging solutions for their employees.
Quotes:
"Our main scope is to offer a solution for the massification of charging for every people." - Laurent Stefan
"We have been trying to distribute the intelligence from the fuse board to the device, to the charging points." - Laurent Stefan
"We have a 24/7 monitoring in terms of cybersecurity and avoiding intrusion or any kind of issue on your network." - Laurent Stefan
"Moving from traditional cars to EV vehicles is a big change in the mindset of the people and in the way you are using your mobility solutions." - Laurent Stefan
"We are more focusing on tier one, tier two customers and also in the real estate in general." - Laurent Stefan
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story by Max Marshall
Jan 07, 2024
Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story by Max Marshall
https://amzn.to/3NV7x21
A brilliant young investigative journalist traces a murder and a multi-million-dollar drug ring, leading to an unprecedented look at elite American fraternity life.
When Max Marshall arrived on the campus of the College of Charleston in 2018, he hoped to investigate a small-time fraternity Xanax trafficking ring. Instead, he found a homicide, several student deaths, and millions of dollars circulating around the Deep South. He also opened up an elite world hidden to outsiders. Behind the pop culture cliches of “Greek life” lies one of the major breeding grounds of American power: 80 percent of Fortune 500 executives, 85 percent of Supreme Court justices, and all but four presidents since 1825 have been fraternity members. With unprecedented immersion, this book takes readers inside that bubble.
Under the live oaks and Spanish moss of Travel + Leisure’s “Most Beautiful Campus in America,” Marshall traces several “C of C” boys’ journeys from fraternity pledges to interstate drug traffickers. The result is a true-life story of hubris, status, money, drugs, and murder—one that lifts a curtain on an ecstatic and disturbing way of life. With expert pacing and a cool eye, he follows a never-ending party that continues after funerals and mass arrests.
An addictive and haunting portrait of tomorrow’s American establishment, Among the Bros is nonfiction storytelling at its finest.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Human Touch Unveils New Massage Chair at CES 2024
Jan 06, 2024
Human Touch Unveils New Massage Chair at CES 2024
Humantouch.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Victoria Ladoc is the Director of Marketing for Human Touch, a wellness company that specializes in massage chairs, zero gravity recliners, and foot and calf massagers. With over 45 years in business, Human Touch aims to provide products that promote everyday wellness and help individuals feel their best.
Summary:
In this episode, Chris Voss interviews Victoria Ladoc, the Director of Marketing for Human Touch. They discuss the latest innovations in massage chairs and the benefits they offer for everyday wellness. Victoria highlights the flagship product, the Super Novo X, which features dual robots for a more immersive massage experience. She also mentions the virtual therapist feature, which allows users to control the chair through voice commands. Victoria emphasizes the importance of recovery and relaxation in today's fast-paced world and how massage chairs can help individuals take care of themselves.
Key Takeaways:
Human Touch is a wellness company that specializes in massage chairs, zero gravity recliners, and foot and calf massagers.
The Super Novo X is the flagship massage chair from Human Touch, featuring dual robots for a more comprehensive massage experience.
The chair offers 3D and 4D capabilities, allowing users to adjust the depth and speed of the massage.
The virtual therapist feature enables users to control the chair through voice commands, making it more convenient and user-friendly.
Massage chairs provide numerous benefits, including improved sleep, relaxation, stress relief, and recovery from workouts or long days.
Quotes:
"We make products that really help you just kind of feel your best every day." - Victoria Ladoc
"It's like having a massage with two masseuses, a four-hand massage happening at one time." - Victoria Ladoc
"We're trying to make it as easy as possible for you to get the relaxation and the stress relief that you need." - Victoria Ladoc
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Ten Commandments of #SuccessWithoutApology by Rachael Melot
Jan 06, 2024
The Ten Commandments of #SuccessWithoutApology by Rachael Melot
https://amzn.to/3H9K3Cs
Rachaelmelot.com
Can women have success, be powerful, and also be proud of the rewards of her hard work? Can women be successful inside and outside the home? Can they have family, a highly-charged career, love, money, and friendships? Yes! Yes, they can. And now, they can do it all, without apology. Like most women, you probably apologize more than you recognize. You apologize for working late, for being more highly educated than friends and family, for not making the parent-teacher conference or chaperoning a field trip, for the raise, for the convertible, for not cooking for the family each night, for.... You get the picture. It's a girl thing - we always seem to say "sorry." Rachael Melot is leading the movement for apology recognition and omission. Rachael has written a brilliantly thought out road map of mental change. What The Ten Commandments of #SuccessWithoutApology offers: - Personal triumphs, career highs and lows, as well as anecdotes inspired by her oft-times humorous Oklahoma upbringing. - Readers get an insider's glimpse into Rachael's life, and are challenged to acknowledge their own deeply ingrained tendency to apologize. - She details what inspired her to push through after her divorce and achieve professional, personal and financial success. - Through her motivating wisdom and #SassyHashtags women will realize how apologetic behavior can be detrimental to the respect they deserve, the advancement they've earned, and the life they want to live. The Ten Commandments of #SuccessWithoutApology-by a leader - for leaders, inspired by a woman who just wanted equality and would not apologize for attaining it HER way. #HowDoYouLikeMeNow
About the author
Entrepreneur / Speaker / Author
Rachael mentors men and women on how to adapt office conversations, home routines, and daily expectations to promote womens' success in every form and most importantly, without apology.
Read her story in her first published book, The Ten Commandments of #SuccessWithoutApology, and the podcast series "Success Without Apology" which can be downloaded on the blog page or subscribed to on iTunes or Stitcher. You can find more about Rachael Melot and her speaking style on her site. This combination of midwestern southern gal meets NYC thriving ad executive delivers a perspective and authority unlike anyone you have heard before on the topic of success both at the office and home.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AI Robotics: Revolutionizing Industries with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Jan 05, 2024
AI Robotics: Revolutionizing Industries with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Airobotics.fr
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Jason Poiblaud is the Technical Director of AI Robotics, a company based in Marseille, France. They specialize in developing robots that utilize artificial intelligence to revolutionize various industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and logistics.
Summary:
Jason Poiblaud, the Technical Director of AI Robotics, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the company's innovative robots and their vision for the future of robotics. AI Robotics is focused on rethinking the collaboration between humans and machines through significant advancements in AI and robotics. They have developed five different robots, each with its own unique capabilities and applications. These robots are designed to enhance customer experiences, improve efficiency in industries such as retail and healthcare, and provide assistance and companionship to individuals in need. AI Robotics aims to create a world where humans and robots work together seamlessly to create a safer and more efficient environment.
Key Takeaways:
AI Robotics is developing robots that utilize artificial intelligence to revolutionize various industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and logistics.
The company has developed five different robots, each with its own unique capabilities and applications.
The robots are designed to enhance customer experiences, improve efficiency, and provide assistance and companionship to individuals in need.
AI Robotics aims to create a world where humans and robots work together seamlessly to create a safer and more efficient environment.
Quotes:
"Our commitment is to rethink the collaboration between men and machine through significant advances in AI and robotics." - Jason Poiblaud
"Our vision is to build a world where human-machine collaboration transcends boundaries, creating a safe and efficient environment." - Jason Poiblaud
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CES Show 2024: A Preview of the World’s Biggest Tech Event with Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association
Jan 05, 2024
CES Show 2024: A Preview of the World's Biggest Tech Event with Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association
CES.tech
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Gary Shapiro is the President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which represents over 1,500 consumer technology companies. He is also the owner and producer of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the largest tech event in the world. Shapiro is an acclaimed author, lobbyist, and advocate for innovation and technology.
Summary:
Gary Shapiro joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the state of the tech industry. CES is the most powerful tech event in the world, attracting over 130,000 people from around the globe. The show features over 4,000 exhibitors and covers a wide range of categories, including AI, mobility, digital health, and more. Shapiro emphasizes the importance of innovation and the need for national policies that support it. He also highlights the impact of AI and the role of startups in driving technological advancements.
Key Takeaways:
CES is the largest tech event in the world, attracting over 130,000 people from around the globe.
AI will be a major focus at CES, with companies showcasing new innovations and features.
Eureka Park, a part of CES, provides a platform for startups to showcase their ideas and connect with potential partners.
Nearshoring is a growing trend, with companies looking to build relationships with neighboring countries for trade and innovation.
The CTA advocates for policies that support innovation, such as immigration reform, free trade, and national regulations for emerging technologies.
Quotes:
"CES is the most powerful tech event in the world. It's where people come with amazing new innovations and they get together from around the globe." - Gary Shapiro
"AI will definitely be the overriding discussion at the show. Companies will be doing all sorts of stuff with it." - Gary Shapiro
"Nearshoring is a real movement. Let's work as a country with our friends and build up those relationships." - Gary Shapiro
"Everything we do revolves around one very easy principle: will this help or hurt innovation?" - Gary Shapiro
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Car Crash Attorney Joshua Brumley Shares Tips for Maximizing Settlements
Jan 04, 2024
Car Crash Attorney Joshua Brumley Shares Tips for Maximizing Settlements
Brumleylawfirm.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Joshua Brumley is an attorney and the founder of Brumley Law Firm. He is also a pro tem judge and a professor at Highline College. With over 14 years of experience, Joshua specializes in car accident cases and is dedicated to helping his clients receive the compensation they deserve.
Summary:
In this episode, Chris Voss interviews Joshua Brumley, an attorney and founder of Brumley Law Firm. Joshua shares his journey of becoming a lawyer and the experiences that led him to specialize in car accident cases. He emphasizes the importance of taking immediate action after a car accident, including calling 911 and documenting the scene. Joshua also provides valuable advice on maximizing your settlement and working with an experienced attorney.
Key Takeaways:
Call 911 immediately after a car accident, even if it seems minor.
Take photos of the accident scene, including the damage to the vehicles and the layout.
Follow through with all recommended medical treatments to strengthen your case.
Hire an attorney who is experienced in car accident cases and comfortable with going to trial.
Be cautious of insurance companies trying to minimize your claim by accessing your medical records.
Quotes:
"Call 911, even if it's a minor accident. Don't assume the other driver will be honest." - Joshua Brumley
"Photos of the accident scene can provide valuable evidence of liability." - Joshua Brumley
"Listen to your lawyer and follow through with all recommended medical treatments." - Joshua Brumley
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionary Domestic Violence Reporting App Debuts at CES Show 2024
Jan 04, 2024
Revolutionary Domestic Violence Reporting App Debuts at CES Show 2024
Nanshe.org
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Eric and Jolene are part of a Paris-based tech company called Nanshe.
Eric has 20 years of experience in the legal field and has been involved in technology in his companies.
Jolene is an attorney and recently joined Nanci to apply their innovative blockchain technology to tackle workplace harassment.
Summary:
Eric and Jolene from Nanshe, a Paris-based tech company, discuss their revolutionary domestic violence reporting app at CES. The app utilizes blockchain technology to secure intellectual property and protect individuals and companies. It offers features like photo capture, video recording, document scanning, and more to provide evidence of workplace harassment. The app aims to create a safer and more inclusive workplace environment.
Key Takeaways:
Nanshe's app uses blockchain technology to secure intellectual property and provide evidence of workplace harassment.
The app offers features like photo capture, video recording, and document scanning to capture incidents.
By using blockchain, the app ensures that the evidence cannot be tampered with or changed.
Nanshe aims to help companies create a safer and more inclusive workplace environment.
The app can be used by individuals to protect themselves or by colleagues to support each other.
Quotes:
"Blockchain process will keep the proof intact. Nobody can use it, nobody can change it." - Eric
"If you deploy Nanci into your company, people will be more cautious. It's a preventive measure." - Eric
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SkyTed: A Mask for Silent, Secure, and Confidential Calls, CES Show 2024 Interview
Jan 03, 2024
SkyTed: A Mask for Silent, Secure, and Confidential Calls, CES Show 2024 Interview
Skyted.io
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Stéphane Hersen is the founder of SkyTed, a company that has developed a mask to allow people to make phone calls in high-density environments without disturbing those around them. With a background in aviation and cabin interiors, Stefan saw the need for a solution that would enable people to have private conversations in public spaces. SkyTed's mask uses advanced sound absorption technology to ensure that only the person wearing the mask can hear the conversation, making it ideal for travelers, gamers, and business professionals.
Summary:
Stéphane Hersen, founder of SkyTed, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his company's innovative mask that allows people to make phone calls in high-density environments without disturbing others. The mask uses advanced sound absorption technology to ensure privacy and is suitable for travelers, gamers, and business professionals. Stéphane Hersen explains how the mask works and the various applications it has, including in the military and education sectors. He also discusses the upcoming Kickstarter campaign and the future plans for SkyTed.
Key Takeaways:
SkyTed has developed a mask that allows people to make phone calls in high-density environments without disturbing others.
The mask uses advanced sound absorption technology to ensure privacy and is suitable for travelers, gamers, and business professionals.
SkyTed is launching a Kickstarter campaign to bring the mask to market and plans to expand into other sectors, such as the military and education.
The mask has applications in various industries, including aviation, trains, and gaming.
SkyTed is focused on creating a product that is not only functional but also stylish and customizable.
Quotes:
"We just allow people who are traveling to make phone calls in a train, in an aircraft, or anywhere where you are in high density and you cannot talk." - Stéphane Hersen
"We developed this mask with Airbus and the European Space Agency to reintroduce calls on board of the aircraft." - Stéphane Hersen
"The mask uses advanced sound absorption technology to ensure that only the person wearing the mask can hear the conversation." - Stéphane Hersen
"We have applications for gamers, business professionals, and even in education for students who need to dictate their class notes." - Stéphane Hersen
"Our goal is to be the world leader in sound calls and continue to develop innovative products for different industries." - Stéphane Hersen
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen by Michael J. Gerhardt
Jan 02, 2024
The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen by Michael J. Gerhardt
https://amzn.to/3vsc1GJ
A clear and comprehensive overview of presidential impeachment from a leading expert in the field
As a result of Donald Trump’s presidency, impeachment was once again thrust into the spotlight of American political discussion. However, its history goes back to the very founding of the nation, when American colonists, remembering their grievances against their former king, entrenched the process in their new Constitution.
The Law of Presidential Impeachment breaks down both the law and politics of this process, providing a comprehensive, nonpartisan, and up-to-date explanation of the Constitution’s various mechanisms for holding presidents accountable for their misdeeds. Based on a lifetime of scholarly research, as well as unique experience as a witness and consultant in the impeachment trials of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Michael J. Gerhardt’s new book takes the reader back to the basics of presidential impeachments. Rather than provide reasons for or against impeaching particular presidents, he explains the law and procedures that govern impeachment, examining a number of significant, yet under-explored, issues and themes. Gerhardt offers new perspectives on the subject, arguing that it cannot be properly understood in a vacuum, but must instead be viewed in the context of its coordination with such other mechanisms as criminal prosecutions, censure, elections, congressional oversight, and the Fourteenth and Twenty-Fifth Amendments.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bulma Solution: Revolutionizing HR with AI and Social Capital Enhancement at CES Show 2024 Interview
Jan 01, 2024
Bulma Solution: Revolutionizing HR with AI and Social Capital Enhancement at CES Show 2024 Interview
Bulma-solution.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
The guests on this episode of The Chris Voss Show are the team from Bulma Solution, a Paris-based company focused on crafting technological innovations for human resource managers and directors. The team includes the artistic manager, the assistant project manager, and a data scientist.
Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, the team from Bulma Solution discusses their flagship product, an AI-powered system designed to address HR challenges in the 21st century. They explain how their unique comprehensive rating system enhances the social capital of global enterprises and helps HR departments make informed hiring decisions. The team also introduces the concept of a digital passport, which is based on a candidate's online reputation and helps HR professionals identify the right fit for their company. They emphasize that their AI technology is meant to assist HR professionals, not replace them, and that it can help create a more human-centric work environment.
Key Takeaways:
Bulma Solution's AI technology helps HR departments evaluate candidates based on their online reputation and fit with the company's values.
The digital passport is a unique feature that provides HR professionals with insights into a candidate's online presence and future goals.
Bulma Solution's system is designed to enhance the social capital of global enterprises and create a more human-centric work environment.
The AI technology can assist HR professionals in managing tasks and creating a more personalized employee experience.
Bulma Solution aims to help employees reach their full potential and create win-win relationships between employers and employees.
Quotes:
"We are majorly targeting the HR department... with the COVID landscape, there have been major issues that have come up." - Bulma Solution team
"What we're trying to bring forward is not an AI that will replace people. We are not working for that. What we're working for is an AI that will help people within their work." - Bulma Solution team
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fiercely ME by Stephanie Rowe
Dec 31, 2023
Fiercely ME by Stephanie Rowe
mrsrowe.org
In her self-published memoir, Stephanie narrates her remarkable journey through childhood, adolescence, and early-adult life with parents who struggled with addiction and poverty. She describes her fight to survive and reveals her growing understanding of the role that inner strength and determination has played in her personal and professional achievements.
Stephanie explores how she learned to overcome debilitating depression, the return of suppressed childhood memories, as well as severe domestic family violence and sexual abuse.
In dark moments of despair, Stephanie was unsure if she was going to be able to survive the travesties of her life. Questioning herself, Steph realised that she was the only person who had control of her life and its outcomes. She then spent ten years going through therapy and learning how to process her traumatic experiences.
Through recounting these raw experiences, she shows how the stories we tell about ourselves can help to shape who we become, and influence others around us. Determined to learn the skills that weren't taught to her, and constantly striving for a life of development, Stephanie fought for, and created, a flourishing life. She writes authentically and honestly as she takes her reader on this clear, yet unconventional, tour.
This autobiographical memoir expresses Steph's unique journey as she travels through the stages of survival and taking back her narrative. She fully understands the power in speaking up about her lived experiences. By not shying away from her truth, she hopes to touch and help others in similar situations, and work towards a world where these experiences don't happen.
Stephanie now knows that when we step away from society's conditioning, and embrace empowerment and community, a life of liberation, freedom, joy, and wonder awaits. This memoir has a little, and a lot, of everything as Steph bravely and definitely takes her reader on a journey of strength, hope, and life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Building a Successful Construction Business and Personal Brand: Lessons from a $2 Million Contractor
Dec 31, 2023
Building a Successful Construction Business and Personal Brand: Lessons from a $2 Million Contractor
Instagram.com/tanielafiefia
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Taniela Fiefia is a $2 million contractor and business coach who built a $1 million concrete company in just one year, starting with only $300. He has gained a following of 200,000 across all social media platforms in just two years and is known for his transparency and willingness to share his mistakes and lessons learned. Taniela Fiefia now coaches contractors to help them build their own seven-figure construction companies and personal brands.
Summary:
Taniela Fiefia joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his journey as a contractor and business coach. Taniela Fiefia shares how he built his successful concrete company and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of having a personal brand and how it can help entrepreneurs in any industry. Taniela Fiefia also talks about the need for transparency and the impact it has had on his social media following. He offers coaching programs to help contractors improve their businesses and achieve success.
Key Takeaways:
Building a personal brand can help entrepreneurs succeed in any industry.
Transparency and sharing mistakes can attract a loyal following and help others learn from your experiences.
The construction industry is in need of skilled workers, and there is a great opportunity for contractors to thrive.
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for overall success in business and life.
Hiring the right employees and creating a positive work environment is crucial for the success of a business.
Quotes:
"I hated about business was no one was transparent about their numbers."
"How you do one thing is how you do everything."
"There's no point in building a business and making money if my life is shitty."
"One bad apple in the company spoils everyone else."
"Income is a direct correlation of how many people can do what you do."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chris Conway Discusses Life Expectancy Assessments and The Future of Healthcare
Dec 29, 2023
Chris Conway Discusses Life Expectancy Assessments and The Future of Healthcare
ISCservices.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Chris Conway is an expert entrepreneur and operator in the life settlement practice. He is the founder of ISC Services, a micro longevity assessment business that estimates life expectancy for the insurance and life settlement industry. With over 32 years of experience in the field, Chris is known for his critical thinking and straight-talking approach to helping investors and asset managers develop the next generation platform for life contingent businesses.
Summary:
Chris Conway joins host Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his expertise in the life settlement practice. He explains how his company, ISC Services, offers research-driven life expectancy assessments for the insurance and life settlement industry. Chris highlights the importance of individualized assessments and the potential impact of genetics on life expectancy. He also discusses the changing landscape of healthcare, the rise of long COVID, and the role of technology in improving life expectancy predictions.
Key Takeaways:
ISC Services provides individualized life expectancy assessments for the insurance and life settlement industry.
Genetics play a role in life expectancy, but lifestyle choices and healthcare access can also have a significant impact.
Long COVID is a complex syndrome that may have long-term effects on health, but its impact on life expectancy is still uncertain.
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, with advancements in treatments and technologies improving life expectancy.
Quality of life is an important consideration in aging, and individuals should strive for a balance between longevity and enjoyment.
Quotes:
"Life insurance is the only form of insurance that will pay a claim if you have it in force when the claim event occurs." - Chris Conway
"You can positively or negatively affect both your credit score and your life expectancy." - Chris Conway
"There are anomalies in the world where people demonstrate the ability to live beyond the averages, even with unhealthy lifestyles." - Chris Conway
"The longer you live, the longer you will live because you're demonstrating the ability to endure these things." - Chris Conway
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – (dis)Empowered: How I Turned an Academic Death Sentence Into My Life’s Greatest Adventure by Ellen Busch
Dec 29, 2023
(dis)Empowered: How I Turned an Academic Death Sentence Into My Life’s Greatest Adventure by Ellen Busch
https://amzn.to/47jCS54
Ellenbusch.com
Despite being raised in a loving family, life had left Ellen Busch traumatized and at her wit's end. Busch had no home, no job, no relationship, and no hope of having a family.
Even though Ellen escaped from an abusive husband, she was controlled by the unshakable stigma of dyslexia that erased any shred of self-worth. Busch couldn’t see that she was a victim of trauma until one fateful day, on a crowded highway, when she had a moment of realization that would change the trajectory of her life.
(dis)Empowered traces Busch’s journey from a troubled child trapped in an educational system that believed she was broken, to an insecure adult who grasped at each success like a rung on a ladder. But as she climbed, the view never changed because she could not see her own successes. All she saw was a woman who was unworthy, incapable, feeling powerless.
After being deceived into a marriage with a narcissist, left with nothing, she surrendered to a higher power. And in one epiphanic moment, she realized that everything that had happened to her had happened for her.
About the author
Ellen is passionate about helping people who are dyslexic in understanding they are not broken or handicapped. She is committed to supporting women who are in abusive relationships to get the resources they need to get out safely, heal, and create a new life for themselves.
Ellen works in the medical technology industry as an account representative and trainer. She has clinical health care experience as a former certified hyperbaric technician (CHT) and is a former nationally certified emergency medical technician (EMT). In addition, Ellen holds a bachelor’s degree in health science from Northern Vermont University, and a master’s degree (MBA) from Southern New Hampshire University. Ellen also holds an Advanced Open Water scuba certification with 130 logged dives, was a ski instructor (part-time) from 2001-2006, and was named “Ski Instructor of the Year for the Children’s Program” in 2001. Ellen is an avid Alpine and Telemark skier and a hiker who resides in Colorado.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – WallStreet.io: Revolutionizing Stock Trading with Backtesting and Crowdsourcing
Dec 28, 2023
WallStreet.io: Revolutionizing Stock Trading with Backtesting and Crowdsourcing
WallStreet.io
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Micah Lamar is the founder and CEO of wallstreet.io, a tech platform for stock and option traders. With a background in finance and securities, Micah has been involved in the entrepreneurial world for over a decade. He is passionate about providing traders with the tools they need to validate their ideas and make informed investment decisions.
Summary:
Micah Lamar, founder and CEO of wallstreet.io, joins the show to discuss his startup and the technology behind it. Wallstreet.io is a tech platform for stock and option traders that offers charting, analysis, and backtesting tools. Micah explains that backtesting allows traders to test their strategies using historical data to determine their effectiveness. The platform also offers free live charts and a scan tool to search through millions of trading strategies. Micah shares his insights on the future of AI in trading and the potential for machine learning to enhance strategy analysis. He also discusses the importance of being an intentional parent and raising self-confident, independent thinkers.
Key Takeaways:
Wallstreet.io offers a tech platform for stock and option traders, providing charting, analysis, and backtesting tools.
Backtesting allows traders to test their strategies using historical data to determine their effectiveness.
The platform offers free live charts, a scan tool to search through millions of trading strategies, and a seasonality tool to track seasonal trends in stocks.
Wallstreet.io is focused on democratizing data analysis and providing tools for traders of all levels.
Micah emphasizes the importance of being an intentional parent and raising self-confident, independent thinkers.
Quotes:
"Backtesting allows you to take an idea and see how it has worked over time to determine if it's a good strategy." - Micah Lamar
"Our platform provides real-time data and backtesting in under a second." - Micah Lamar
"We're focused on democratizing data analysis and providing tools for traders of all levels." - Micah Lamar
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SeniorITy: How AI and tech can enhance senior living by Lucia Dore, Carole Railton
Dec 28, 2023
SeniorITy: How AI and tech can enhance senior living by Lucia Dore, Carole Railton
Luciadore.com
Do you feel frustrated and left behind as every aspect of daily life – from banking and shopping to health and communication – becomes increasingly dependent on technology, the internet, and artificial intelligence (AI)?
SeniorITy empowers us as we age, and those hesitant to engage with new technologies, by exploring the positives of becoming knowledgable and fully connected online. Accepting technological advances can help you live a long, healthy, and more rewarding life. Learn how to:
Understand why you find it difficult to engage with the digital world
Overcome frustration with the technology necessary for everyday life
Make decisions about the best tech options for you
Protect yourself and your data online
Embrace digital advances that can increase independence and improve quality of life
Biography
Founder at Lucia Dore Consultancy | Co-Founder at Behavioural Shift. Masters Fine Arts (MFA), BA (Hons), LGSM, Post Grad Dip Journalism, TESOL
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unread Pages: The Silent Struggles Behind Every Success by Marnie Del Beauchamp
Dec 27, 2023
Unread Pages: The Silent Struggles Behind Every Success by Marnie Del Beauchamp
https://amzn.to/48e3JAS
Marniebeauchamp.com
Have you ever felt like you had nothing left? Like your world is falling apart and you just want to give up?
Unread Pages is the compelling story of a mum journeying through the world of business whilst navigating divorce, financial ruin, personal tragedy, health crises, loss, and grief. Highs and lows have marked Marnie's journey to success, but what stands strong is her "never give up" mindset.
There were so many times when she thought she couldn't make it through, but she did. She wants to empower you to find that strength within yourself. When we let fear and self doubt hold us back, we are living within self-imposed limitations. Together, let's make the choice to overcome those barriers by instead doing the very things that scare us most. That is where real growth begins.
Join me on this journey, and let me show you what limitless living can look like for you!
About the author
Marnie Del Beauchamp is an author, entrepreneur, mother, and accomplished leader based in Sydney, Australia. In her twenties, Marnie embarked on her career as an entrepreneur by acquiring her first business. Whilst her journey has not been easy, what truly resonates is her ability to keep moving forward. Her accolades encompass a collection of industry and business leadership awards, including distinctions like Business Person of the Year and overall Business of the Year in the esteemed Regional Business Awards.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence by Kyle McDowell
Dec 25, 2023
Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence by Kyle McDowell
https://amzn.to/4aBu4KP
Kylemcdowellinc.com
Toxic work culture? Do words like apathetic, disengaged, insecure, and afraid describe how you feel about your role or even your organization?
Former Fortune 10 senior executive turned author and inspirational speaker Kyle McDowell has found the cure to rid the corporate world of its dysfunctional ways.
In Begin With WE, McDowell examines the root causes of dysfunction in business, highlighting the plague of a “me-oriented” paradigm, and provides the remedy with his framework, The 10 WEs. These guiding principles are the cornerstone of Kyle’s leadership philosophy and establish the foundation required for a Culture of Excellence. Kyle’s inside-out approach cultivates courageous “WE-oriented” leaders who recognize the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
McDowell's approach has been adopted by thousands. The 10 WEs have reignited lost passion for leaders and also provided a framework for a life with greater impact and fulfillment.
"McDowell has created a framework that allows everyone on the team to deliver their best work. His candid approach is refreshing and speaks to the hearts and minds of all leaders." - Harry Kraemer, Professor of Leadership at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern
"Begin With WE cracks the code for leaders to deliver excellence. McDowell's guiding principles apply from the ballpark to the office park." - Kevin Kiermaier, MLB Outfielder, Three-time Gold Glove Award winner, One-time Platinum Glove Award Winner
"Begin With WE made me a better leader and McDowell's principles have not only changed how I lead, they've also had a tremendous impact on how I'm raising my children." - Sr. Executive in the Automotive industry
Transform apathy into optimism and fear into fulfillment with this real-world guide for creating authentic leaders and higher-performing teams.
About the author
A former senior executive at multiple Fortune 10 firms, Kyle McDowell is an author, inspirational speaker, and leadership coach with nearly three decades of experience leading tens of thousands of employees at some of the biggest companies in the world. With an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Kyle is widely known for his inspiring approaches to transforming bosses into leaders and reshaping corporate cultures.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John T. Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands, Discusses His Entrepreneurial Journey and the Importance of Servant Leadership
Dec 24, 2023
John T. Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands, Discusses His Entrepreneurial Journey and the Importance of Servant Leadership
Loyaltybrands.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
John T. Hewitt is a renowned American entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the business world through his innovative ideas and strategic thinking. He is best known for his success in the tax preparation industry, having founded two of the largest tax preparation companies in the United States, Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax. With over 54 years of experience in the industry, John has built a reputation for his expertise and leadership skills.
Summary:
John T. Hewitt, the founder of Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his new company, Loyalty Brands. Loyalty Brands is a conglomerate of different franchisors that offer franchise opportunities in various industries, including tax preparation, insurance, business brokerage, staffing services, and more. John shares his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the importance of setting audacious goals. He emphasizes the value of servant leadership and the need to delegate and allow employees to make mistakes and learn from them. John also highlights the benefits of franchising and the role of systems in achieving exponential growth.
Key Takeaways:
Setting audacious goals is essential for achieving exponential growth.
Servant leadership involves doing what's best for every person and allowing employees to make mistakes and learn from them.
Delegating tasks and hiring people with different skill sets are crucial for building a complete team.
Rolling out new systems and improving them requires flexibility and a willingness to learn from customers and employees.
Franchising offers a higher chance of success compared to starting a business from scratch.
Quotes:
"The number one attribute that enabled me to achieve exponential growth is always wanting what's best for every person." - John T. Hewitt
"Smart people learn from their mistakes, but wise people learn from the mistakes of others." - John T. Hewitt
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Hidden Potential Through Feedback and Leadership Development
Dec 23, 2023
Unlocking Hidden Potential Through Feedback and Leadership Development
Learningbridge.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Glade Holman is the founder and managing partner of Learning Bridge, a company that helps individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their hidden potential for business and career success. With over 20 years of experience in strategy, leadership, and executive coaching, Glade has worked with notable companies such as Barclays, Proctor and Gamble, AstraZeneca, Citigroup, and Visa International. He is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and executive coach, and has taught graduate courses at New York University Wagner School of Public Service.
Summary:
Glade Holman, founder and managing partner of Learning Bridge, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the importance of feedback in personal and professional growth. Glade emphasizes that feedback is essential for growth and improvement, as it provides a different perspective and helps individuals see themselves through the eyes of others. He explains that feedback should be viewed as an opportunity for learning and development, rather than a personal attack or threat. Glade also shares strategies for receiving feedback graciously and using it to one's advantage. He highlights the importance of creating a culture of feedback within organizations and normalizing the process to foster continuous improvement.
Key Takeaways:
Feedback is essential for growth and improvement, as it provides a different perspective and helps individuals see themselves through the eyes of others.
Feedback should be viewed as an opportunity for learning and development, rather than a personal attack or threat.
Receiving feedback graciously and using it to one's advantage is a skill that can be learned and developed.
Creating a culture of feedback within organizations is crucial for fostering continuous improvement and growth.
Quotes:
"You cannot grow without feedback because you cannot see yourself through your eyes. You can only see yourself through the eyes of others." - Glade Holman
"Feedback is biased and incomplete, but it reveals more about the person giving it than the person receiving it." - Glade Holman
"Receiving feedback graciously and acting on it visibly shows that you are about learning and growing." - Glade Holman
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The In-Between: Life in the Micro by Christian Espinosa
Dec 23, 2023
The In-Between: Life in the Micro by Christian Espinosa
Christianespinosa.com
Some regrets don’t hit you all at once. They seep in at the corners of your life, at night or on a long drive, until they become a refrain. Those are the worst regrets of all.
I was living in a bubble that burst on May 9, 2022. It was the middle of the afternoon. As my partner Vanessa and I approached a major intersection, a blue car accelerated, ran the red light, and T-boned a black truck directly in front of us.
BOOM! The blue car’s hood crumpled like an accordion to absorb the impact. Within seconds, its front end was completely smashed, and its windows were broken. Then, everything went out of focus, except for what I needed to do—assess the scene for safety, check on the drivers of the blue car and black truck, and call 911. Nothing else mattered—I felt a heightened sense of purpose.
I had always focused on one macro moment after another—the next mountain to climb or business to start. I hadn’t spent much time appreciating the micro-moments—life in between the macros. I’d been living in a macro-moment bubble.
The accident awakened a desire to paint a complete picture of who I wanted to be and how I wanted to approach my life. This is my story of learning how to value the in-between and prioritize consciously living in the micro.
About the author
Christian Espinosa, an esteemed thought leader, is most known as the bestselling author of "The Smartest Person in the Room," which explores the limitations of seeking validation through achievement and the desire to be the brightest intellect in any room.
With a deep desire to inspire others to harness their innate wisdom, overcome perceived barriers, and summon the courage to tread new paths, Christian authored his latest book, "The In-Between: Life in the Micro." This book chronicles his remarkable transformation—from a "me against the world" mindset cultivated during his tumultuous upbringing to his evolution as a compassionate global citizen committed to uplifting humanity.
A dynamic entrepreneur, Christian built and successfully sold Alpine Security, a cybersecurity business. He founded and currently leads Blue Goat Cyber. He also has an array of professional and personal development certifications.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Winning Through Platforms: How to Succeed When Every Competitor Has One (American Marketing Association) by Ted Moser, Charlotte Bloom, Omar Akhtar
Dec 22, 2023
Winning Through Platforms: How to Succeed When Every Competitor Has One (American Marketing Association) by Ted Moser, Charlotte Bloom, Omar Akhtar
https://amzn.to/4atbvZh
Winning through Platforms is your new go-to guide for modern competitive advantage.
Digital platforms are no longer for just the tech elite. They’re spreading to every company and industry, powered by the growth of customer sensors, streaming data, and artificial intelligence―lighting the valuable customer Use journey that was formerly dark.
How will you succeed when your markets get platform-crowded? Three senior advisers to the world’s leading technology companies reveal how to win through platforms when every competitor has one.
Winning through Platforms decodes growth moves from a decade of platform competition, communicates them through a platform playbook. It’s a treasure trove of 24 proven platform strategies―such as customer coalition design, in-use enrichment, AI branding, and much more. These playbook strategies are delivered through engaging stories of over 50 companies, plus proprietary frameworks and workshop-style questions that lead you to act.
This game-changing playbook will teach you how to:
Revitalize your business through strategic use of platforms
Design platforms that are compelling to customers and hard for competitors to match
Accelerate in-market growth through brand-and-demand excellence that spans your customer’s entire platform journey
Innovate in high-impact benefit areas to differentiate your platform
Elevate your customer’s personal platform experience
Transform your enterprise and operations to drive superior performance
Every CEO, innovator, go-to-market leader, and aspiring professional will gain valuable insight through this book. Whether your company is just starting on its first platform journey or is a born platform disruptor, this book will transform your ability to win.
Learn the platform playbook. Find and apply your plays.
This book forms part of the American Marketing Association (AMA) leadership series.
About the author
Ted Moser is a Senior Partner at Prophet, a growth and transformation consultancy. He helps leading technology-based companies to anticipate customer and market evolution, craft distinctive value growth strategies, and realizetheir ambitions. He holds an MBA with highest honors in marketing and strategy from the Wharton Business School, following a BS in Political Science from Wheaton College. Based in San Francisco, he has lived and worked extensively in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
His published thought leadership focuses on pattern recognition that helps companies thrive in the face of change. He previously co-authored Profit Patterns to identify how profit pools would shiftwith Internet business model innovation. In recent years, his extensive consulting work with global platform leaders and with companies transforming to platforms inspired him to write Winning Through Platforms.
Ted supports global microfinance development as a lifelong avocation. He has helped to scale the Opportunity International microfinance network, which has served over 250 million of the world’s poor and is developing innovative platforms to better serve poor farmers, schools, and microentrepreneurs. He served on program boards of CGAP, the World Bank-affiliated multilateral research group, to help extend the boundaries of global digital financial inclusion.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Live an Abundant Life by Carl Grant III
Dec 22, 2023
How to Live an Abundant Life by Carl Grant III
https://amzn.to/41xQDMh
To live the best life is to live the abundant life. To learn how to live abundantly, it helps to have a guide.
Carl Grant III, author of How to Live the Abundant Life, is well-equipped to take that role.
With decades of experience as a business leader, community head, and family man, he’s learned what it takes to live an abundant life—one that’s filled with meaningful activities and social connections, both professional and personal.
In this book, readers will find a step-by-step template for living the abundant life and learn the following:
Developing a positive mindset is vital to living with abundance.
Helping others without expecting anything in return enriches your life in many ways.
Finding your purpose and letting it guide your actions is critical.
Seeking spiritual growth leads you to a life of abundance.
Challenging your assumptions and taking on difficult, risky tasks sharpens your ability to achieve your toughest goals.
While material wealth is not necessarily central to the abundant life, living this type of life—with an abundance mindset—can help you attain financial success. The contentment generated by such a life can be a powerful tool for achieving all of your objectives, whether they are centered on your work, personal, or financial activities.
Let Carl Grant be your guide in this practical, no-nonsense blueprint to building a life that is rich in all the things that make life worth living. Get a copy now and live abundantly!
About the author
Carl Grant III is a married father of five adult children and a man of faith. He is a successful entrepreneur and a servant leader who lives in Austin, TX. He is chairman of a company that is working to eradicate diseases previously thought to be incurable. Carl enjoys fitness, boating, aviation, live music, and world travel. He is currently spending significant time in the Middle East, building bridges between the East and West. He founded two workplace ministries -- Sunday Service @SxSW and the High Tech Prayer Breakfast and spent 20 years volunteering in juvenile detention centers.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice Department by Elie Honig
Dec 21, 2023
Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor's Code and Corrupted the Justice Department by Elie Honig
“Elie Honig has written much more than a compelling takedown of an unfit attorney general; he also offers a blueprint for how impartial and apolitical justice should be administered in America.”—Preet Bharara
“An essential analysis for anyone committed to understanding the abuses of the Trump administration so we can ensure they never happen again.”—Joyce White Vance
“Essential reading for all who cherish the rule of law in America.”—George Conway
"Written with all the color and pacing of a legal thriller."—Variety
CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig exposes William Barr as the most corrupt attorney general in modern U.S. history, with stunning new scandals bubbling to the surface even after Barr's departure from office.
In Hatchet Man, former federal prosecutor Elie Honig uncovers Barr’s unprecedented abuse of power as Attorney General and the lasting structural damage done to the Justice Department. Honig uses his own experience as a prosecutor at DOJ to show how, as America’s top law enforcement official, Barr repeatedly violated the Department’s written rules, and those vital, unwritten norms and principles that comprise the “prosecutor’s code.”
Barr was corrupt from the beginning. His first act as AG was to distort the findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, earning a public rebuke for his dishonesty from Mueller himself and, later, from a federal judge. Then, Barr tried to manipulate the law to squash a whistleblower’s complaint about Trump’s dealings with Ukraine—the report that eventually led to Trump’s first impeachment. Barr later intervened in an unprecedented manner to undermine his own DOJ prosecutors on the cases of Michael Flynn and Roger Stone, both political allies of the President. And then Barr fired the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York under false pretenses. Finally, Barr amplified baseless theories about massive mail-in ballot fraud, pouring gasoline on the dumpster fire battle over the 2020 election results and contributing to the January 6 insurrection that led to Trump’s second impeachment.
In Hatchet Man, Honig proves that Barr trampled the two core virtues that have long defined the department and its mission: credibility and independence – ultimately in service of his own deeply-rooted, extremist legal and personal beliefs. Honig shows how Barr corrupted the Justice Department and explains what we must do to prevent this from ever happening again.
About the author
Elie Honig is a CNN Senior Legal Analyst who previously worked for 14 years as a federal and state prosecutor. He provides on-air commentary and analysis for CNN on news relating to the U.S. Department of Justice, major criminal trials, the Supreme Court, Congressional and grand jury investigations, national security, policing, and other legal issues. In 2022, Honig was nominated for an Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in the category “Outstanding News Analysis: Editorial & Opinion.”
Honig is the author of the national bestselling book, “Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice Department,” published by HarperCollins. His second book, “Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It,” is scheduled for publication in January 2023.
Honig is the host of a popular true-crime podcast, “Up Against the Mob,” and a weekly legal podcast, “Third Degree,” both productions of Cafe and Vox Media. Season Two of “Up Against the Mob” premieres in November 2022.
Honig graduated from Rutgers College (where he now teaches) in 1997, and Harvard Law School in 2000.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – On the Origin of Artificial Species by David R. Wood
Dec 21, 2023
On the Origin of Artificial Species by David R. Wood
Rsgfederal.com
Charles Darwin's natural theory of evolution is one of the greatest ideas in history. His theory enabled mankind to partially perceive the patterns in nature. However, the greater pattern has remained undiscovered until now. With the decoding of ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, the pattern of evolution has been fully revealed.
In his book On the Origins of Artificial Species, David R. Wood has completed the work begun by the ancient Greeks and progressed by the family Darwin. He has discovered the pattern of evolution - both natural and artificial. In so doing, David has produced scientific breakthroughs in the fields of evolution, neuroscience, philosophy, history, politics, business, warfare, and technology. This includes clarifying and defining what the emergence of artificial intelligence means in evolutionary terms.
These scientific breakthroughs allow humanity to understand our present and predict our future. They enable the framing of a clear choice for the future of artificial intelligence. The wrong choice will lead to our extinction. The right choice will take us to the stars.
The book On the Origin of Artificial Species contains the following key discoveries:
· Scientifically define the existential threat and incredible opportunity of artificial intelligence
· Discover the theory of artificial evolution by means of artificial selection
· Decode ancient Greek philosophy and myth lost for millennia
· Produce new insights into natural evolutionary science
· Reframe the Digital Age in evolutionary terms
· Discover the scientific theory of imagination
David R. Wood is the founder and CEO of RSG Federal, a small business IT consulting company. He possesses over twenty-five years of leadership and management experience working in the military, financial industry, academia, and federal government. As an ITIL Master, he is acknowledged in the field of IT service management as a thought leader for the Digital Age. In addition, David is a former U.S. Army National Guard enlisted soldier and commissioned officer branch qualified infantry and signal.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AI Guru Steve Westfeld Shares How AI is Revolutionizing Sports Betting
Dec 20, 2023
AI Guru Steve Westfeld Shares How AI is Revolutionizing Sports Betting
https://leans.ai/
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Steve Westfeld is an AI guru and the founder of Lean's AI, a leading AI sports handicapping firm. After losing $75,000 in a sports handicapping scam, Steve used his expertise as an AI developer to create an AI sports prediction algorithm to recoup his losses. This algorithm eventually grew into Lean's AI, which consistently beats the sports books in major American sports.
Summary:
Steve Westfeld, founder of Lean's AI, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his journey from losing $75,000 in a sports handicapping scam to creating an AI sports prediction algorithm that consistently beats the sports books. Steve shares how he used his background as an AI developer to develop the algorithm and the challenges he faced along the way. He also explains how the algorithm analyzes data on thousands of games to create win probabilities and cover probabilities against the spread or over/under lines. Steve emphasizes the importance of transparency in the sports handicapping industry and how Lean's AI provides subscribers with all the data and performance metrics of the algorithm. He also offers advice for new sports bettors, including starting with low amounts and managing emotions.
Key Takeaways:
Lean's AI analyzes data on thousands of games to create win probabilities and cover probabilities against the spread or over/under lines.
The algorithm looks for discrepancies between the true game analytics and the lines set by Vegas to identify betting opportunities.
Lean's AI provides subscribers with transparent data and performance metrics to help them make informed betting decisions.
Starting with low amounts and managing emotions are key for new sports bettors.
The volatility of sports betting requires a long-term perspective and patience.
Quotes:
"We've created an algorithm that analyzes thousands of data points on every game in American sports." - Steve Westfeld
"The algorithm is trying to create a win probability for each team and a cover probability against a line." - Steve Westfeld
"We provide all the data and win-loss records of the algorithm so people can see exactly how it's performing." - Steve Westfeld
"AI takes the emotion and bias out of betting and analyzes pure data and analytics." - Steve Westfeld
"Start with low amounts and pace yourself to avoid getting emotionally invested and affecting your normal life." - Steve Westfeld
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Transform Your Life by Dr. Annie Zimmerman
Dec 20, 2023
Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Transform Your Life by Dr. Annie Zimmerman
https://amzn.to/3GOIuK3
From psychotherapist and TikTok personality Dr. Annie Zimmerman comes a toolkit to transform yourself and your relationships, with advice on how to heal past trauma, build sustainable connections, and take ownership of your mental health.
Every day, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman meets clients in her private London practice who are struggling with their lives. They’re committed to achieving personal growth, making changes—but they’re struck at the question stage. They ask her: Why can’t I sleep? Why do I keep going back to a bad relationship? Why did I lose my temper? What is wrong with me?
Here’s the thing: nothing is wrong with them. It’s just that they’re asking themselves the wrong questions.
In Your Pocket Therapist, Dr. Zimmerman helps readers delve into their past to identify old, unhelpful patterns and teach them how to unlock the present. The book combines practical tools with anecdotes gleaned from the therapy room, distilling complex psychological concepts with her signature warmth and empathy. Her belief—galvanized by her hundreds of thousands of followers—is that if we learn to understand the roots of our suffering, we can bring about meaningful—and permanent—change in our lives. It comes down to learning how to ask the right questions.
A brilliant, necessary toolkit for those who want to break free from past patterns and embrace a life of abundant self-awareness and connection, Your Pocket Therapist is an absolute must-read in the field of psychology.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SEO Insider Phillip Stemann on Optimizing Technical Foundations, Building Content Clusters, and Preparing for an AI-Powered Future
Dec 19, 2023
SEO Insider Phillip Stemann on Optimizing Technical Foundations, Building Content Clusters, and Preparing for an AI-Powered Future
Phillipstemann.com
Key Summary Notes:
About The Guest(s):
Phillip Stemann is an SEO enthusiast and expert who specializes in technical SEO and content optimization. With a background in programming, Phillip has a deep understanding of the technical aspects of SEO and how they can be combined with content to improve website performance. He shares his knowledge and expertise through his website, PhillipStemann.com, his YouTube channel "SEO with Phillip Stemann," and his active presence on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Summary:
Phillip Stemann, an SEO expert and enthusiast, joins host Chris Voss to discuss the world of SEO and how to improve the quality of marketing and websites. Philip shares his journey from programming to SEO, emphasizing the importance of a solid technical foundation for website success. He highlights the value of tools in SEO and recommends key tools such as Google Search Console and the Rank Math plugin for WordPress. Philip also discusses the future of SEO, including the increasing role of AI and the importance of user experience and authority in website optimization.
Key Takeaways:
Google Search Console is a valuable and free tool for analyzing website performance and optimizing content.
The Rank Math plugin for WordPress is highly recommended for optimizing websites and improving SEO.
AI is becoming increasingly important in SEO, making tasks such as content generation and optimization easier and more efficient.
User experience (UX) and authority are crucial factors in SEO, as Google values websites that provide a positive user experience and demonstrate expertise in specific topics.
Diversifying traffic sources, such as email marketing and social media ads, is essential for driving traffic to websites and reducing reliance on SEO alone.
Quotes:
"Google Search Console is a completely free tool from Google... It's simply brilliant." - Phillip Stemann
"Rank Math is just by far the best caching plugin out there... Your website will load so much faster if you install that." - Phillip Stemann
"AI will definitely make SEO easier... You can generate websites with AI and optimize content with just a click of a button." - Phillip Stemann
"Build a topical map with categories, subcategories, and topics... Show Google that you have authority in specific subcategories." - Phillip Stemann
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – ClearPath EPM CEO Mike Johnson, Discusses Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
Dec 19, 2023
ClearPath EPM CEO Mike Johnson, Discusses Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
Clearpathepm.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Mike Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of ClearPath EPM. With a background in diplomatic security and law enforcement, Mike has extensive experience in safety, security, emergency preparedness, and operational resiliency programs. He has helped provide training and consulting services to schools, corporations, and other institutions around the world.
Summary:
Mike Johnson, CEO and Founder of ClearPath EPM, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the importance of being prepared for disruptive events. Mike emphasizes the need for situational awareness and communication in order to remain safe and secure. He introduces ClearPath EPM's Totality platform, which helps organizations assess threats and vulnerabilities and develop emergency preparedness plans. Mike also highlights the value of online training courses and the human connection in building a culture of preparedness.
Key Takeaways:
ClearPath EPM helps organizations prepare for disruptive events through training, consulting, and technology.
Situational awareness and communication are crucial for personal safety and security.
ClearPath EPM's Totality platform provides tools for assessing threats, vulnerabilities, and assets, and developing emergency preparedness plans.
Online training courses are an effective way to educate individuals and organizations on safety and security measures.
Building a culture of preparedness requires ongoing training, planning, and preparedness.
Quotes:
"The more we can train people, the better the response is gonna be." - Mike Johnson
"Response denotes prior planning and preparedness." - Mike Johnson
"Fear stands for future events aren't real." - Mike Johnson
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M.R. Covey, David Kasperson, McKinlee Covey, Gary T. Judd
Dec 18, 2023
Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M.R. Covey, David Kasperson, McKinlee Covey, Gary T. Judd
https://amzn.to/481PQ91
From the bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, a revolutionary new way to lead, deemed “the defining leadership book in the 21st century” (Admiral William McRaven, author of Make Your Bed) that “every parent, teacher, and leader needs” (Esther Wojcicki, author of How to Raise Successful People).
We have a leadership crisis today, where even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not. Most organizations, teams, schools, and families today still operate from a model of “command and control,” focusing on hierarchies and compliance from people. But because of the changing nature of the world, the workforce, work itself, and the choices we have for where and how to work and live, this way of leading is drastically outdated.
Stephen M.R. Covey has made it his life’s work to understand trust in leadership and organizations. In his newest and most transformative book, Trust and Inspire, he offers a simple yet bold solution: to shift from this “command and control” model to a leadership style of “trust and inspire.” People don’t want to be managed; they want to be led. Trust and Inspire is a new way of leading that starts with the belief that people are creative, collaborative, and full of potential. People with this kind of leader are inspired to become the best version of themselves and to produce their best work. In this “beautifully written page-turner” (Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School professor), Covey offers the solution to the future of work: where a dispersed workforce will be the norm, necessitating trust and collaboration across time zones, cultures, personalities, generations, and technology.
Trust and Inspire calls for a radical shift in the way we lead in the 21st century, and Covey shows us how.
About the author
Stephen M. R. Covey is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of the newly released Wall Street Journal bestseller, Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, which was named as the #1 Leadership Book of 2022 by the Outstanding Work of Literature Awards. Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he increased shareholder value by 67 times and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world. A Harvard MBA, Stephen co-founded and currently leads FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice. He serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council, and he has been recognized with the lifetime Achievement Award for “Top Thought Leaders in Trust” from the advocacy group, Trust Across America/Trust Around the World. Stephen is a highly sought-after international speaker who has taught trust and leadership in 57 countries to business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGO entities.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Rewrite: Change Your Life One Story at a Time by Deanna Moffitt
Dec 17, 2023
The Rewrite: Change Your Life One Story at a Time by Deanna Moffitt
Deannamoffitt.com
Do you find yourself in the trap of making the same mistakes over and over again? Do you feel like there must be another approach to life, but you’re unsure what it is or how to get started? Are you tired of letting your emotions run your life?
The Rewrite will help you explore why you’re feeling stuck and give you practical tools to help you break through your patterns.
Here’s what you’ll discover in The Rewrite:
The importance of your community and how we co-create our beliefs with the people in our lives.
The concept of your family handbook, and how it is handed down from generation to generation.
The value of looking for different data to support a different story.
The idea that it takes a willingness to change and embracing change leads to our personal evolution.
You’ll also get great questions to help you act as your own personal coach. Questions that help you:
Uncover your core false narrative.
Make a different choice in the moment when you’re in the grip of your emotions.
Create a compelling vision for your future.
Be inspired by people like you who have rewritten their stories and beliefs about who they are and what they can accomplish.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Architect John C. Gresko Discusses the Importance of Architecture and the Challenges Facing the Profession
Dec 16, 2023
Architect John C. Gresko Discusses the Importance of Architecture and the Challenges Facing the Profession
Greskoarchitects.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
John C. Gresko is an architect and founder of his own architectural practice. With over 25 years of experience in the field, he has held various roles and has a well-rounded understanding of the profession. He is also a coach, helping architects improve their businesses and navigate the challenges of the industry. John is dedicated to advocating for the architectural industry and inspiring others to reach their fullest potential.
Summary:
John C. Gresko, an architect and coach, joins the show to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the field of architecture. He highlights the importance of architecture in our lives, as it shapes the spaces we inhabit and influences our well-being. John also addresses the issues facing the architectural profession, such as burnout, low pay, and commoditization. He emphasizes the need for architects to prioritize their clients' needs and provide value through their services. John shares his coaching approach, which focuses on improving company culture, business development, and individual strengths. He encourages architects to think of themselves as service providers and to consider the impact of their designs on the community. Overall, John aims to elevate the profession of architecture and create a more unified and successful industry.
Key Takeaways:
Architecture is important because it shapes the spaces we inhabit and influences our well-being.
The architectural profession is facing challenges such as burnout, low pay, and commoditization.
Architects should prioritize their clients' needs and provide value through their services.
Improving company culture and individual strengths can lead to better outcomes in the architectural profession.
Architects should consider the impact of their designs on the community and strive to create buildings that are part of something greater.
Quotes:
"Architecture is important because humans spend 90 plus percent of their lives indoors." - John C. Gresko
"Architects are overstressed, overworked, underpaid, and increasingly commoditized." - John C. Gresko
"Architects need to think of themselves as service providers and have their clients' best interests at heart." - John C. Gresko
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Seen or Unseen: What Is Your Choice? by Dr Clarence Riggins
Dec 15, 2023
Seen or Unseen: What Is Your Choice? by Dr Clarence Riggins
https://amzn.to/48gpv6B
The chapters in the book were meticulously chosen by the author. These are national occurrences combined with personal experiences. I had the impression that all adults at some point in their lives have witnessed something whether good or bad but decided not to intervene. Many of the readers probably have witnessed an unqualified person at work knowing the right things to say and were promoted far beyond their competency. You ask yourself if anyone besides you sees what is going on. Maybe from the book, a reader may gain some information on why he or she cannot seem to keep neighbors. A laundry list of possible behaviors may be of value to peoples other than the reader. From this laundry list, one may become enlightened and may see many of the listings are quite common to where they live. A highlight for the author is the mentioning of Black-on-Black crimes. There is a cry for help, even from the author's point of view. Our leaders are quite aware the problem is quite real, but there seems to be little to no emphasis on solving this issue. Racial discrimination are sensitive words. Many words mentioned in the book may have matured and are past their expiration date. As a Black man, I often believe these words are used too freely, and it seems to be a deterrent to the actual root cause. I did want all readers to know there was never a request for reparations. If there was ever a decision for reparations, what would be the criteria for Blacks with enslaved ancestors? The book also was written to stimulate those who knowingly have information to a solution to get involved and not to accept the encounter as "unseen." To all, our nation is changing-in color, in thoughts, and in protest. Do you see or not see the shift? What is your choice, and what will be your involvement?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Quit Stalling and Build Your Brand: You Don’t Need an MBA to Crush It in Ecommerce by Ben Leonard
Dec 15, 2023
Quit Stalling and Build Your Brand: You Don’t Need an MBA to Crush It in Ecommerce by Ben Leonard
https://amzn.to/41kHs1P
Looking around at the countless ordinary people who have managed to create successful ecommerce brands, it’s hard not to feel a little left out. After all, ecommerce entrepreneurship can be a gateway to freedom—financial freedom, freedom from boredom, and freedom from working 9 to 5 for somebody else. But the ecommerce landscape is also complex, with tons of pitfalls and speedbumps. It’s hard to know what information is valuable and what’s just another course hawked by a get-rich-quick huckster.
Ben Leonard was once in the same place, and he went all in. His journey wasn’t all smooth sailing, but in three years, he built his ecommerce brand to $6 million in annual revenue and a mid-seven-figure exit. Since then, he’s continued to build new brands, mentor ecommerce entrepreneurs, and broker exits. Now, in Quit Stalling and Build Your Brand, Ben brings everything he’s learned to the ultimate ecommerce roadmap. Through practical principles, real-life examples, and step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn:
How to overcome your fears and take the first step
How to create a brand that feels authentic to you and your values
How to build or reinvigorate your business on a solid, scalable foundation
How to successfully launch your first product
How to—eventually—plan a high-value exit
Ecommerce is a vast and exciting landscape, and there’s a lot of money to be made. This is the book every successful ecommerce entrepreneur wishes they’d had when they started. And if they’ve already started, it’s the instruction manual to fine-tuning their brand. With the timeless insights inside, you’ll be ready to set off on your own journey to freedom.
About the author
Ben Leonard is the classic millennial entrepreneur. He built a business on a laptop, in a cupboard, in his spare time. The difference? Ben grew his fitness brand to several million dollars per year in sales and successfully exited after three years; the business holy grail. Ben has been featured by Forbes magazine, is a winner of the Elevator Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and a speaker and entrepreneurship champion. Ben lives in Aberdeenshire, Scotland with his family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daniel Elliot: From Overcoming Vices to Inspiring Fitness Transformation
Dec 15, 2023
Daniel Elliot: From Overcoming Vices to Inspiring Fitness Transformation
Delliottfitness.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Daniel Elliot is an entrepreneur, online fitness coach, and motivational speaker. He is the founder of D Elliot Fitness and has dedicated his life to helping clients improve their fitness habits and mindset. As a single father, Daniel won custody of his son in a custody battle, which served as a turning point in his life. He realized the need to make positive changes and developed a strong mindset to overcome his vices. Now, he uses his own experiences to inspire and guide others on their fitness and personal development journeys.
Summary:
Daniel Elliot, an online fitness coach and motivational speaker, shares his personal journey of overcoming vices and improving his mindset. After winning custody of his son, Daniel realized the need to make positive changes in his life. He quit drinking and smoking and turned to fitness as a way to channel his energy. Daniel emphasizes the importance of self-accountability and the impact it has on personal growth. He offers online coaching programs that focus on both physical fitness and mindset development. By dropping vices and adopting healthy habits, individuals can achieve a stronger mindset and improve their overall well-being.
Key Takeaways:
Overcoming vices requires self-accountability and a willingness to change.
Fitness can serve as a positive outlet for energy and help individuals develop a strong mindset.
Dropping vices is essential for personal growth and achieving a higher level of well-being.
Mindset training is just as important as physical fitness in achieving long-term success.
Setting a positive example for children is a powerful motivator to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Quotes:
"Your actions dictate where you're gonna head in life, and in order for that to change, you have to change what you do."
"Vices are obstacles that let us know if we fall victim to them, we're losing. But if we overcome them, we're winning."
"Fitness is a lifestyle. There's no turning back now. You're either all in or you're all out."
"Kids see everything. It's important to set a positive example for them and be aware of our actions."
"Start by dropping your vices. Focus on getting rid of your issues before adding things to make your life better."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Voice Over LEGAL by Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
Dec 14, 2023
Voice Over LEGAL by Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
https://amzn.to/41pUDP8
Attyondemand.com
Robpaglia.com
Voice Over LEGAL is the essential ebook guide for voice actors and broadcasters to managing their business and legal issues - with 100+ pages of essential info including: how to structure/incorporate your business ... write and understand contracts ... ways to get paid ... collect late-pays .... work with agents ... understand taxes, insurance, unions, Fi-Core, copyrights, celebrity impersonations, libel, slander, restrictive clauses, liabilities ... plus a GLOSSARY ... SAMPLE CONTRACT and more.
Be smart. Be prepared.
Voice Over LEGAL can save you time and money by alerting you to legal and business issues before you make costly mistakes.
Author Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr. is a uniquely qualified voice actor / actor / attorney who alerts you to issues to deal with now, and to how to cope with what may arise tomorrow.
How can you run your voice over business without Voice Over LEGAL?
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr. is an attorney, actor, and voiceover artist. He has appeared on national television and has been involved in numerous film and television projects. Robert is the author of the book "Voice Over Legal" and is the founder of Attorney On Demand, a membership service that provides legal counsel to actors, voiceover artists, filmmakers, and business owners.
Summary:
Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr., an attorney, actor, and voiceover artist, joins host Chris Voss to discuss the intersection of law and the entertainment industry. Robert shares his experiences in the acting field and provides insights into the legal aspects of voiceover work. He also talks about the challenges posed by AI and deepfake technology and the implications for copyright and intellectual property rights. Robert emphasizes the importance of protecting one's likeness and creative work in an increasingly digital world.
Key Takeaways:
- Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr. is an attorney, actor, and voiceover artist with extensive experience in the entertainment industry.
- He has appeared on national television and has been involved in numerous film and television projects.
- Robert is the author of the book "Voice Over Legal" and is the founder of Attorney On Demand, a membership service that provides legal counsel to actors, voiceover artists, filmmakers, and business owners.
- AI and deepfake technology pose challenges in terms of copyright and intellectual property rights.
- It is important for individuals to protect their likeness and creative work in an increasingly digital world.
Quotes:
- "I was always too reserved, too much of an introvert to go in front of the camera and act, even though I liked it." - Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
- "Acting is harder than law school. It's hard to make an income and it's completely different learning." - Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
- "There's a lot of theft going on. Anyone that's created character voices, those are being scraped and stolen left and right." - Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hello Sugar: Revolutionizing the Brazilian Waxing Industry with Franchise Expansion
Dec 14, 2023
Hello Sugar: Revolutionizing the Brazilian Waxing Industry with Franchise Expansion
Hellosugar.salon
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Brigham Dallas is the founder and owner of Hello Sugar, a Brazilian wax and sugaring franchise based in Phoenix, Arizona. He started the company in 2015 and began franchising in 2021. Hello Sugar has quickly become one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country, with 76 units in just two years.
Summary:
Brigham Dallas, founder of Hello Sugar, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his unique approach to the Brazilian waxing and sugaring industry. Hello Sugar stands out by focusing on making customers feel comfortable and providing a high-quality experience. Brigham shares his origin story, the benefits of sugaring over waxing, and how he built Hello Sugar into a successful franchise. He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the business and the future of the industry.
Key Takeaways:
- Hello Sugar focuses on making customers feel comfortable during the waxing process.
- Sugaring is an organic form of hair removal that is less painful than waxing.
- Hello Sugar has a unique approach to franchising, with low startup costs and a suite-to-flagship concept.
- The company uses AI technology to automate customer service and streamline operations.
- Brigham Dallas is passionate about helping people start and grow their own businesses.
Quotes:
- "Hello Sugar is revolutionizing the Brazilian waxing and sugaring industry with its focus on making customers feel comfortable." - Brigham Dallas
- "Sugaring is an organic form of hair removal that is less painful and lasts just as long as waxing." - Brigham Dallas
- "Hello Sugar's unique franchise model allows entrepreneurs to start a business with low startup costs and minimal time commitment." - Brigham Dallas
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – JT Capital Group: Investing in Multifamily Real Estate for Passive Investors
Dec 14, 2023
JT Capital Group: Investing in Multifamily Real Estate for Passive Investors
Jtcapitalgroup.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Denver Lobo is the Managing Principal at JT Capital Group, a boutique real estate private equity group specializing in industrial and multifamily properties in Texas and Florida. He has over 10 years of experience in global finance, FinTech, and real estate.
Deepa Akula is also a Managing Principal at JT Capital Group and leads their investor relations group. She has over 14 years of experience in engineering and commercial real estate.
Summary:
Denver Lobo and Deepa Akula from JT Capital Group join Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss their company and their focus on acquiring and managing institutional-grade multifamily assets in Texas and Florida. They explain how they partner with busy professionals who want to invest in real estate but lack the time and resources to do so. They also introduce their newly launched JT Capital Strategic Income Fund, which aims to provide investors with current income and equity upside. The fund offers two share classes with different preferred returns. Denver and Deepa emphasize their commitment to capital preservation and risk mitigation in the real estate market.
Key Takeaways:
- JT Capital Group specializes in acquiring and managing institutional-grade multifamily assets in Texas and Florida.
- They partner with busy professionals who want to invest in real estate but lack the time and resources to do so.
- The newly launched JT Capital Strategic Income Fund aims to provide investors with current income and equity upside.
- The fund offers two share classes with different preferred returns: 12% and 10%.
- JT Capital Group focuses on capital preservation and risk mitigation in the real estate market.
Quotes:
- "We partner with busy professionals who want to be invested in real estate but don't have the time or resources." - Deepa Akula
- "We are really passionate about delivering double-digit returns." - Deepa Akula
- "We can be extremely selective in what we choose to do." - Denver Lobo
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fitness Business Mastery: The book every fitness coach needs to read as soon as they qualify by Chris Bradley
Dec 13, 2023
Fitness Business Mastery: The book every fitness coach needs to read as soon as they qualify by Chris Bradley
https://amzn.to/48aVCon
Theupgradedcoach.co.uk
Do you want to be among the 10% of coaches who don’t fail in the cut-throat fitness industry in their first three years?
As a great fitness coach, you can change lives – but to succeed, you need to be well-prepared for the challenge of running a fitness business. This book is the culmination of a decade of experience gained, lessons learnt, and breakthroughs accomplished. Packed with practical guidance covering everything from your beliefs and authority to your offering, systems and sales, this book will enable you to:
Recognise and attract your ideal clients in a crowded marketplace
Learn how to craft an offer and a five-star programme that's fit for the purpose
Educate and empower your clients with world-class coaching techniques
Build automated systems that wow your clients and dramatically increase retention rates
Identify your own unique strengths and bulletproof your mindset for business growth and new opportunities
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dawn Cady, Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, Owner and Founder of Alleviate Pain
Dec 13, 2023
Dawn Cady, Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, Owner and Founder of Alleviate Pain
Alleviatepain.com.au
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Dawn Cady is a certified holistic specialist healer, multi-award winning pain expert, and founder of Alleviate Pain Incorporated. She suffered from chronic pain for 31 years and used to take 13 painkillers a day. In 2014, she created the Neural Alignment Method, a multi-award-winning process that combines over 120 healing tools and techniques. Dawn Cady is dedicated to helping people break free from pain and suffering and live their best lives.
Summary:
Dawn Cady joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss her mission of alleviating the world's pain. Don shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic pain and how she developed the Neural Alignment Method. She explains the six steps of healing, which include taking responsibility, acceptance, hope, belief, knowing, and being. Don emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-empowerment in healing and offers practical advice for rewiring the brain to achieve optimal health and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
1. Chronic pain often originates from emotional energy that gets stored in the body.
2. Taking responsibility for your life and circumstances is crucial for healing.
3. Acceptance of the present moment and what is allows for growth and transformation.
4. Building hope and belief in your ability to heal is essential for progress.
5. Knowing your power and standing in it empowers you to make positive changes.
6. Being the person you want to be and taking aligned actions leads to transformation.
Quotes:
- "I teach people how to wire their brain to be the best version of themselves."
- "If it's in one person, it's in everyone. We're all carrying a load of rubbish."
- "You are not broken. You're just carrying some stories that make you look like you're broken."
- "No one can heal you. It's you healing you. I can just give you the quickest, fastest, shortest way."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power of Mindset: 14 Life Changing Principles on How to Achieve True Happiness and Success by Hayk Tadevosyan
Dec 12, 2023
The Power of Mindset: 14 Life Changing Principles on How to Achieve True Happiness and Success by Hayk Tadevosyan
https://amzn.to/3RF0iNG
Haykt.org
Do you feel empty and lost inside, even though you should feel happy?
We've been taught to chase an illusion of success and happiness that ends up leaving us numb, lonely and empty inside, without knowing what to do about it....until now!
Hear me out.
By the time I reached my late twenties, I'd already achieved great financial success, however I felt like a failure and empty inside, even though my financial struggles were over.
That's when I challenged the status quo and went through the powerful journey of self discovery that led me to the 4 Factors to a life of true fulfillment and success.
Family. Fitness. Friendship. Finances.
This was when I truly felt like I was the most successful man on earth, and you can too.
The Power of Mindset brings together all the pieces of the puzzle, that most people spend a lifetime looking for, distilled into 14 principles on how to live a fulfilled and happy life without feeling empty and numb.
Among the 14 Principles, You will Learn:
How to use the F4 Formula - The Four Factors of True Success to gain happiness
How to Improve Your Focus and Improve Your Relationships
How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals to Achieve Your Desired Result.
How To Attract the Right People into Your Life
How to Face your Fear
...and much more
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I’d Rather Do It Myself: From Micromanagement to Leadership by Valerie Delforge
Dec 12, 2023
I'd Rather Do It Myself: From Micromanagement to Leadership by Valerie Delforge
thedelforgegroup.co.uk
The rise of micromanagers has never been so real!
With her 30 years of experience in the Spa, beauty and hair industry, Valerie Delforge takes you on a journey to becoming the leader you deserve to be and release you from your fears of letting go by structuring you and your business.
Whether you are a micromanager or want to learn more about leadership, this book will give you the tools necessary to thrive in your business.
"This book has given me the tools to work on my structure and leadership, fun, and full of stories, I could recognise myself at every page!" - Lina, Hair salon owner and self-confessed micromanager
Valerie Delforge is an International Business Strategy Consultant, supporting business owners, to achieve their well-deserved work-life balance in a profitable business.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Experienced Personal Injury Atorney Shares Advice on Accidents and Insurance
Dec 12, 2023
Experienced Personal Injury Atorney Shares Advice on Accidents and Insurance
Karnsandkarns.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Bill Karns is an attorney and the co-founder of Karns and Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys. With offices in California, Nevada, and Texas, Bill specializes in litigating major personal injury cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, wrongful death, premises accidents, slip and fall accidents, unsafe products, unsafe medical devices, bad drugs, construction site accidents, pedestrian accidents, boat accidents, insurance bad faith, and traumatic brain injury. With over 100 five-star reviews and an award-winning service, Bill and his team provide personalized attention and fight for their clients' rights.
Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Bill Karns, an attorney and co-founder of Karns and Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys. Bill shares his journey into law and discusses the importance of having a personal injury lawyer in case of accidents or injuries. He highlights the need to seek medical attention after an accident, avoid talking to insurance companies without legal representation, and the deceptive tactics used by insurance companies to minimize claims. Bill also emphasizes the importance of choosing a law firm that has trial experience and provides personal attention to clients. He concludes by discussing the impact of social media on young people and the firm's support for the Wounded Warrior Project and Four Paws for Patriots.
Key Takeaways:
- Seek medical attention after an accident, even if you don't feel immediate pain or injuries.
- Avoid talking to insurance companies without legal representation to protect your rights.
- Choose a law firm that has trial experience and provides personal attention to clients.
- Social media has a detrimental effect on young people's mental health and self-esteem.
- Karns and Karns supports the Wounded Warrior Project and Four Paws for Patriots.
Quotes:
- "No one likes attorneys or thinks they need an attorney until they need one." - Bill Karns
- "Insurance companies are so cheap, which is why there are so many personal injury lawyers." - Bill Karns
- "We're not a huge behemoth law firm. We have the time and resources to care for our clients." - Bill Karns
- "My cousin Vinny is hands down the greatest, most accurate legal movie of all time." - Bill Karns
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How Building the Future Really Works: From Information Technologies and Space Technologies to Power Production and Electromobility—What Society Needs to Take the Next Leap Forward by Mats Larsson
Dec 11, 2023
How Building the Future Really Works: From Information Technologies and Space Technologies to Power Production and Electromobility—What Society Needs to Take the Next Leap Forward by Mats Larsson
https://amzn.to/3NkEDYN
"How Building the Future Really Works" discusses how the present generations need to drive the development and implementation of the technologies of the future, such as the implementation of electric and autonomous vehicle systems.
There are laws of nature in business and technology development – almost as immutable as the laws of physics. They have never before been summarized in an accessible way in one book. You can learn them by spending your life studying the history of technology and economic development and putting the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle together, one by one. Or you can read this book and jump-start your journey toward an understanding of how we as individuals, our companies, and countries need to build the future.
First of all, we need to admit that we do not know exactly how to build the future – then we need to start building it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleashed Holiday by Victoria Schade
Dec 11, 2023
Unleashed Holiday by Victoria Schade
https://amzn.to/489Bwe1
“Reading Unleased Holiday was sheer joy. I chewed up the pages.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
When an old rival reappears right before the holidays, a professional dog trainer must decide if the melting frost between them can make up for their ruff past, from the USA Today bestselling author of Dog Friendly.
Chelsea Higgins is doing just fine. She’s heading into the holidays at the helm of a thriving dog training business, and she’s got a mellow senior dog at home to keep her warm at the end of the day. What more could she need? Enter certified gym bro Andrew Gibson: Chelsea’s former nemesis, and now the newest neighbor in her business complex, who also wants to expand into the vacant space Chelsea’s been eyeing for months. Who cares if it’s the season of joy? Let the turf war begin.
When an unfortunate (and literal) run-in with Andrew’s lawless dog leaves Chelsea with a bum wrist, the two strike a deal: Andrew will help Chelsea rehab the injury if she’ll work with him to train his adorably uncivilized boxer.
Their typical bickering soon turns to bantering, and Chelsea finds herself inexplicably drawn to the man she thought she had nothing in common with. As she gets to know Andrew and his parents, she realizes she needs to refocus on her own family, especially with a milestone Christmas speeding toward them. But Chelsea can't help wondering if she and Andrew are training for keeps, or if this unexpected Christmas gift is just too good to be true.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Tomi Mitchell: Board Certified Family Physician, Author & Wellness & Productivity Coach
Dec 11, 2023
Dr. Tomi Mitchell: Board Certified Family Physician, Author & Wellness & Productivity Coach
Holisticwellnessstrategies.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Dr. Tomi Mitchell is a board-certified family physician, author, and wellness productivity coach with over 10 years of experience in providing client-focused care. She is also a parent, a wife, and an entrepreneur who understands the challenges of balancing family and work demands. Dr. Mitchell is passionate about mental health and strives to eliminate stigmas associated with mental health and stress using family medicine principles to guide her holistic wellness practice.
Summary:
Dr. Tomi Mitchell joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss burnout, mental wellness, and strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health and mindset to improve overall well-being. Dr. Mitchell shares her personal journey as a physician and how she realized the need for a holistic approach to healthcare. She also highlights the common challenges individuals face when dealing with burnout and provides practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Dr. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, saying no, and prioritizing self-care. She also discusses the power of mental fitness and resilience in coping with the pressures of demanding professions. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Mitchell emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to wellness and the importance of addressing the root causes of burnout.
Key Takeaways:
- Burnout is not limited to work; it can also affect personal life and relationships.
- Boundaries are essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and preventing burnout.
- Mental fitness and resilience can be cultivated to cope with the pressures and challenges of demanding professions.
- Time management is crucial for managing stress and making each moment count.
- Self-care is essential for nurturing the mind, body, and spirit.
Quotes:
- "If your energy output is greater than your energy input, there's a situation." - Dr. Tomi Mitchell
- "No can be a complete sentence." - Dr. Tomi Mitchell
- "Success is a mind game." - Dr. Tomi Mitchell
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – American Silver Launches Alkaline Structured Silver Solution, Bringing The Past Health To The Future
Dec 09, 2023
American Silver Launches Alkaline Structured Silver Solution, Bringing The Past Health To The Future
Americanlibertysilver.com
AMERICAN LIBERTY SILVER SOLUTION, a leading provider of health and wellness products, is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary Alkaline Structured Silver Solution. With this groundbreaking product, AMERICAN LIBERTY SILVER SOLUTION aims to bring the benefits of traditional silver usage into the modern era with new technology and powerful solutions designed to enhance overall health and well-being.
As an alkaline-based solution, AMERICAN LIBERTY SILVER SOLUTION’s Alkaline Structured Silver Solution combines the advantageous properties of silver with the added benefits of an alkaline pH balance. This unique combination creates an optimized environment for combating harmful microorganisms and supporting optimal immune function. By harnessing the power of silver in a structured, alkaline form, AMERICAN LIBERTY SILVER SOLUTION is providing a solution that brings ancient remedies into the future of healthcare.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mastering Online Reputation: Secrets from Josh Greene, CEO of the Mather Group
Dec 09, 2023
Mastering Online Reputation: Secrets from Josh Greene, CEO of the Mather Group
Themathergroupllc.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Josh Greene is the CEO of Mather Group LLC, an online reputation management company. With over 20 years of experience in digital strategies, Josh helps top brands and individuals shape their online presence to support their bottom line. He specializes in personalized SEO and paid media strategies, as well as managing Wikipedia and Glassdoor profiles.
Summary:
Josh Greene, CEO of Mather Group LLC, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss online reputation management and how it impacts businesses and individuals. They explore the importance of Google search results and Wikipedia pages in shaping public perception. Josh shares insights on the latest trends in reputation management, including the influence of AI and user-generated content. He also provides practical tips for improving online reputation, such as updating profiles on LinkedIn and other platforms.
Key Takeaways:
- Online reputation is crucial for businesses and individuals, as people often rely on Google search results and Wikipedia pages to form opinions.
- Google's algorithm is constantly changing, making it important to stay updated on the latest trends in SEO and reputation management.
- User-generated content, such as Reddit threads, is gaining influence in search results, highlighting the need for authenticity and quality content.
- LinkedIn is a powerful platform for thought leadership and professional networking, and optimizing profiles can enhance online reputation.
- Online reputation management requires a combination of technical expertise, content creation, and awareness-building strategies.
Quotes:
- "Google's choosing who it thinks is the person you're most likely to search for." - Josh Greene
- "Wikipedia is seen as a powerful objective source and often ranks in the top three search results." - Josh Greene
- "If you Google yourself and see results that aren't congruent with who you are now, update them for a better search result." - Josh Greenee
- "LinkedIn is huge right now, especially in industries with limited trade publications." - Josh Greene
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Jeff Anzalone: From Student Loan Debt to Real Estate Investor
Dec 09, 2023
Dr. Jeff Anzalone: From Student Loan Debt to Real Estate Investor
Debtfreedr.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Dr. Jeff Anzalone is a periodontist, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. After overcoming $300,000 in student loan debt, he shifted his mindset and began investing in real estate to achieve financial freedom. Dr. Anzalone now helps other high-income professionals, such as doctors and dentists, navigate the world of real estate investing and achieve their own financial goals. He shares his knowledge and experiences through his platform, Debt-Free Doctor, and provides resources and coaching to help others elevate their health, maximize their wealth, and enrich their relationships.
Summary:
Dr. Jeff Anzalone shares his journey from being burdened with $300,000 in student loan debt to becoming a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur. After a traumatic accident at a young age, Dr. Anzalone was inspired by a plastic surgeon to pursue a career in the healthcare profession. He became a periodontist but faced financial challenges when a deal fell through right before he finished his residency. With the help of a mentor, he learned how to run a successful practice and eventually paid off his debt. However, he realized that he still had to work to make money and decided to explore real estate investing as a way to achieve financial freedom. Dr. Anzalone now teaches other professionals how to shift their mindset, invest in real estate, and create passive income streams to escape the rat race.
Key Takeaways:
1. Financial freedom is achievable in a shorter timeframe than most people think.
2. Wealthy individuals have multiple income streams, with real estate being a common investment choice.
3. Balancing health, wealth, and relationships is crucial for holistic wealth.
4. Real estate investing provides control over finances and can offer tax benefits.
5. Understanding the difference between assets and liabilities is essential for financial success.
Quotes:
- "Most people are employees or self-employed, trading their time for money."
- "If you replace your expenses with cash-flowing assets, you gain control of your time."
- "Your house is not an asset unless it's generating income."
- "The quicker you gain control of your finances, the quicker you gain control of your time."
- "Anyone can provide value to others and make money by doing so."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ahmed Seirafi, Principal of Andalusia Development Company on Building Better Real Estate Investments & Developments
Dec 08, 2023
Ahmed Seirafi, Principal of Andalusia Development Company on Building Better Real Estate Investments & Developments
Ahmedseirafi.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Ahmed Seirafi is the principal of Alucia Development Company, a real estate investment and development firm. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Ahmed has successfully led numerous projects, including the acquisition, disposition, and development of commercial assets worth over $100 million. He is known for his expertise in multifamily and retail properties and is a second-generation real estate investor and developer.
Summary:
Ahmed Seirafi, principal of Alucia Development Company, shares his journey in the real estate industry and how he built a successful business. Growing up in a middle-class family with an immigrant father, Ahmed learned the value of hard work and adaptability. He started his career as a commercial real estate broker and later transitioned into investing and developing properties. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of having a mindset focused on continuous improvement and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. He now helps others through his development coaching, podcast, and speaking engagements.
Key Takeaways:
- Building a successful business requires a mindset focused on continuous improvement and doing things better.
- Being physically and mentally fit is crucial in the real estate industry, as it involves being active, making decisions, and managing various aspects of projects.
- Ahmed's superpower is his ability to see beyond what is in front of him and identify multiple opportunities and possibilities for a property.
- The real estate market is currently experiencing a shortage of housing, leading to increased demand for rental properties and multifamily developments.
- Ahmed offers development coaching to individuals interested in real estate investment and development, helping them assemble a team and navigate the process successfully.
Quotes:
- "It's about doing what I do or doing what you do. It's about what everyone does and doing it better." - Ahmed Seirafi
- "You need to be in good shape, have a clear mind, and a healthy body because this is not for the weak." - Ahmed Seirafi
- "If you're not physically in good shape, then your mind isn't going to be clear to make those kinds of decisions that you need to make for the benefit of the project." - Ahmed Seirafi
- "I'm able to see the different angles of properties and opportunities because I look beyond what's just in front of me." - Ahmed Seirafi
- "If you start building better projects and doing cool stuff, that's going to motivate me to want to build even more cool stuff." - Ahmed Seirafi
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Soft Girl Revolution: Embracing Femininity in the Workplace
Dec 08, 2023
The Soft Girl Revolution: Embracing Femininity in the Workplace
Thenorfusfirm.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Natalie E. Norfus is the founder and managing owner of Norfus Firm. With nearly 20 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney and HR DEI practitioner, Natalie partners with organizations to solve people problems, develop policies and programs, and create customized HR and DEI strategies. She is also the host of the podcast "What's the Diel?" which focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership.
Summary:
Natalie E. Norfus joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the "soft girl revolution" and the changing dynamics in the workplace. The soft girl revolution is a trend where individuals, regardless of gender, are opting out of the traditional corporate ladder and prioritizing their own happiness and well-being. Natalie explains that this trend is a response to the exhaustion and lack of fulfillment that many people experience in their careers. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to success and that individuals should have the freedom to define their own paths. Natalie also highlights the need for authentic human connections and effective communication in the workplace.
Key Takeaways:
- The soft girl revolution is a response to the exhaustion and lack of fulfillment that many people experience in their careers.
- People are prioritizing their own happiness and well-being over traditional notions of success and climbing the corporate ladder.
- There is no one-size-fits-all approach to success, and individuals should have the freedom to define their own paths.
- Authentic human connections and effective communication are crucial in the workplace.
Quotes:
- "There isn't one way to be a woman, a mother, or a wife. People are tired of feeling like they're putting in all these hours into work and not feeling satisfied." - Natalie E. Norfus
- "The soft girl revolution is about opting out of the traditional corporate ladder and focusing on what makes you happy." - Natalie E. Norfus
- "We need to break out of the box and recognize that there are multiple ways to be successful." - Natalie E. Norfus
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Price of Prosperity: Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them by Todd G Buchholz
Dec 08, 2023
The Price of Prosperity: Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them by Todd G Buchholz
https://amzn.to/3Teu652
In this bold history and manifesto, a former White House director of economic policy exposes the economic, political, and cultural cracks that wealthy nations face and makes the case for transforming those same vulnerabilities into sources of strength—and the foundation of a national renewal.
America and other developed countries, including Germany, Japan, France, and Great Britain are in desperate straits. The loss of community, a contracting jobs market, immigration fears, rising globalization, and poisonous partisanship—the adverse price of unprecedented prosperity—are pushing these nations to the brink.
Acclaimed author, economist, hedge fund manager, and presidential advisor Todd G. Buchholz argues that without a sense of common purpose and shared identity, nations can collapse. The signs are everywhere: Reckless financial markets encourage people to gamble with other people’s money. A coddling educational culture removes the stigma of underachievement. Community traditions such as American Legion cookouts and patriotic parades are derided as corny or jingoistic. Newcomers are watched with suspicion and contempt.
As Buchholz makes clear, the United States is not the first country to suffer these fissures. In The Price of Prosperity he examines the fates of previous empires—those that have fallen as well as those extricated from near-collapse and the ruins of war thanks to the vision and efforts of strong leaders. He then identifies what great leaders do to fend off the forces that tear nations apart.
Is the loss of empire inevitable? No. Can a community spirit be restored in the U.S. and in Europe? The answer is a resounding yes. We cannot retrieve the jobs of our grandparents, but we can embrace uniquely American traditions, while building new foundations for growth and change. Buchholz offers a roadmap to recovery, and calls for a revival of national pride and patriotism to help us come together once again to protect the nation and ensure our future.
About the author
Former White House economic advisor, managing director of the legendary Tiger hedge fund, and winner of Harvard's annual teaching prize. Buchholz is a co-producer of the Broadway smash Jersey Boys and the co-writer of the new musical Glory Ride, which will be produced in London in 2017. He frequently appears on TV and radio on PBS, NPR, Fox, CNBC, Charlie Rose, and Bill Maher. Buchholz was named "One of the 21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century" by Successful Meetings magazine and recently gave a speech to two thousand people in LA as the warmup act for Jay Leno.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation by Mark Graban
Dec 07, 2023
The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation by Mark Graban
https://amzn.to/419X8EO
https://www.markgraban.com/
Winner! 2023 Goody Business Book Awards, Business Problem-Solving Category
The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation is an engaging, inspiring, and practical book by Mark Graban that presents an alternative approach to mistakes. Rather than punishing individuals for human error and bad decisions, Graban encourages us to embrace and learn from them, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
Sharing stories and insights from his popular podcast, “My Favorite Mistake,” along with his own work and career experiences, Graban shows how leaders can cultivate a culture of learning from mistakes. Including examples from manufacturing, healthcare, software, and two whiskey distillers, the book explores how organizations of all sizes and industries can benefit from this approach.
In the book, you'll find practical guidance on adopting a positive mindset towards mistakes. It teaches you to acknowledge and appreciate them and take necessary measures to avoid them while gaining knowledge from the ones that occur. Additionally, it emphasizes creating a safe environment to express mistakes and encourages responding constructively by emphasizing learning over punishment.
Developing a culture of learning from mistakes through psychological safety is essential in effective leadership and organizational success. Leaders must lead by example and demonstrate kindness to themselves and others by accepting their own blunders instead of solely pushing for more courage from their team. This approach, as Graban highlights, fosters a positive and productive work environment.
The Mistakes That Make Us is a must-read for anyone looking to create a stronger organization that produces better results, including lower turnover, more improvement and innovation, and better bottom-line performance. Whether a startup founder or an aspiring leader in a larger company, this book will inspire you to lead with kindness and humility and show you how mistakes can make things right.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Technically Yours by Denise Williams
Dec 07, 2023
Technically Yours by Denise Williams
https://amzn.to/41bPav2
“You’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, and you’ll root for Pearl and Cord’s happy ending."—New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune
LibraryReads Pick
Eight years ago, he fell in love with a stranger he couldn’t have—today, she’s back in his life and the sparks between them threaten to set her career on fire.
Pearl Harris has learned the hard way to be careful in work and in love. She has the chance to make lasting change at OurCode—a nonprofit aimed at inspiring high schoolers to code—but a recent scandal puts its reputation at risk. Further complicating things, Pearl didn't expect the one man she never stopped thinking about to join as the newest member of her board of directors.
Cord Matthews fell for Pearl when they met in an elevator eight years ago. She’s just his type: smart, capable, and makes him laugh, but when she broke his heart, he decided love wasn't for him. When they reconnect after years with no contact, Cord is tempted to consider breaking his ban on serious relationships. But going public with a romance between them might derail Pearl’s career and the progress she’s made at OurCode.
While Pearl and Cord are both hesitant to trust their feelings and take a risk, it soon becomes impossible to keep ignoring the electricity between them. Cord is a skilled programmer, but a workplace romance might spell disaster for both of them--and love isn’t easily debugged.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Path to Ultimate Success: Becoming a Millionaire with Ron Douglas of Mentoring Giants
Dec 07, 2023
The Path to Ultimate Success: Becoming a Millionaire with Ron Douglas of Mentoring Giants
Mentoringgiants.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Ron Douglas is the CEO of Mentoring Giants and is on a mission to help 100 entrepreneurs reach their first $1 million. With over 40 successful business exits, Ron has a wealth of experience and insights to guide others to succeed. He specializes in helping people whose revenue is stagnant, struggling to scale their business, overwhelmed, or lacking a clear roadmap.
Summary:
Ron Douglas, the CEO of Mentoring Giants, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss how to become ultimately successful and make your first million. Ron shares his journey from being a prison guard to building multiple successful businesses and becoming an expert in helping others achieve their entrepreneurial goals. He emphasizes that anyone can become a millionaire by putting the right puzzle pieces together and offers his coaching services to entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses.
Key Takeaways:
1. Ron believes that everyone has the potential to become a millionaire if they have the right puzzle pieces in place.
2. Many entrepreneurs struggle because they lack a clear roadmap or are overwhelmed by competition.
3. Ron's coaching program helps entrepreneurs go from making six figures to seven figures by identifying and addressing the key challenges in their businesses.
4. Ron emphasizes the importance of being teachable and open to learning new strategies and approaches.
5. Sometimes, achieving success is as simple as making a few small changes or innovations in your business model.
Quotes:
- "I can literally take somebody that mops floors at a school and teach them how to start a cleaning company and create a million-dollar business."
- "If you're the thing that keeps your business together, then you don't have a business. You've got a job."
- "Once you break the million-dollar mark and you're actually making a million dollars, you're capable of handling it from there."
- "Sometimes, achieving success is just a matter of belief and realizing that you can do more than you think."
- "I've done it 40 times in every industry you can think of. If I can do it, anybody can do it."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness by Bijoy E. John MD
Dec 05, 2023
Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness by Bijoy E. John MD
https://amzn.to/3t15nXn
Sleepfixacademy.com
We spend a third of our lives in bed. Doesn’t it make sense to ensure that our sleep is as deep and nourishing as possible?
In Nobody’s Sleeping, Dr. John illuminates the intricacies of this vital, yet often under-appreciated, state of rest. Whether one needs minor adjustments to their sleep habits or a complete overhaul, Nobody’s Sleeping offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide.
A night of restful sleep can lead to increased productivity, energy, and happiness. Good sleep, akin to a healthy lifestyle, should be a shared goal within a family. When a doesn’t sleep well, neither do the parents. Dr. John addresses both general and age-specific sleep challenges to improve sleep for the entire family.
Pivoting from the temporary solutions offered by sleeping pills, Dr John champions a lasting, holistic approach to overcoming sleep obstacles. Within these pages, he empowers individuals with proven strategies to fall asleep quickly, maintain a deep sleep, and wake up feeling fully rejuvenated.
Transform your sleep patterns, and in doings so, transform your life.
Meet Dr. Bijoy E. John
Well-accomplished, board-certified physician, currently in private practice with over 25 years of experience in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
I am the founder and medical director of Sleep wellness Clinics of America PLLC in Brentwood, Tennessee, offering newer diagnostic modalities and one-stop treatment for patients with various sleep disorders.
I also founded Sleep Fix Academy, LLC which offers online courses, podcasts, and other resources to improve sleep quality.
My latest book, Nobody’s Sleeping, outlines my seven proven sleep strategies for better health and happiness. It is an honor to serve my patients and help restore them to the best versions of themselves through healthy sleep.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Unified Man, Building a Nation from Within by Neal Fisher
Dec 05, 2023
A Unified Man, Building a Nation from Within by Neal Fisher
Theunifiedman.com.au
Biography
Nation Building Instructor
Author of 'A Unified Man - Building a Nation from within'.
I help people reach their perfect form; extinguishing all their weaknesses permanently so their strengths flourish automatically - becoming unrecognizable, unbreakable and unshakable.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Melissa Crook, Founder & Host of The F.E.E.L Podcast, Thought Leader & Public Speaker
Dec 04, 2023
Melissa Crook, Founder & Host of The F.E.E.L Podcast, Thought Leader & Public Speaker
Embracinglayers.com
Melissa Crook is a woman in her 50’s who currently lives in Fresno, CA with the great love of her life, best friend, spouse, and father of their children, Brady Crook. Melissa loves her husband, her daughters, her son-in-law, the beach, the lake, sunsets, mountains (you can take a woman out of the Pacific Northwest (PNW), but you can’t take the PNW out of the woman ;) ), the WSU Cougs, the 49ers, the Dodgers, and the Olympics (especially track). She’s passionate, driven, loyal, fierce, and brave. She believes in justice, mercy, equality, and empathy for ALL.
Melissa is available to speak to your group about the importance of women understanding their value and worthiness when it comes to prioritizing their self-care and overall health. She speaks to the steps she has used in her own experience to set healthy boundaries and embrace her beautiful and complex layers.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alpha Bette by Jennifer Manocherian
Dec 04, 2023
Alpha Bette by Jennifer Manocherian
https://amzn.to/3uFEQiB
HOW TO RATTLE YOUR NEAREST AND DEAREST
A resonant tale of love, loss, and learning how to let go
Bette Gartner, a ninety-five-year-old widow, wakes up one morning and decides to throw a dinner party that night for her small family, staff, two neighbors, and a medium—and no one knows why.
The story takes place over the course of the day and is told through the multiple points of view of Bette’s guests, switching back and forth between them as we learn about their motivations, dreams, hopes, and fears. These various storylines converge at the dinner table, where the coming together of different personalities, each with their own tensions and pain points, erupts into epiphanies, resolutions, and new beginnings before the final act of the evening Bette has planned.
Alpha Bette is more than the story of a particular family’s history. Aside from recounting how the characters navigate the daily mundanities of urban life, it also dwells on their larger existential anxieties and the impact of the holes and absences that deceased and displaced loved ones leave behind.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – David Ask, Entrepreneur, Creative, and The Most Encouraging Person on Earth
Dec 03, 2023
David Ask, Entrepreneur, Creative, and The Most Encouraging Person on Earth
Statguardplus.com
Davidask.com
David Ask is a dynamic and innovative figure in the entrepreneurial landscape, renowned for his significant contributions to product development. At the helm of StatGuardPlus.com, he has successfully propelled his unique product into the limelight, securing its presence in over 3,000 prominent retail stores including industry giants like The Home Depot and Lowe's. This achievement not only underscores his prowess in entrepreneurship but also highlights his ability to navigate the competitive retail market.
Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, David is deeply involved in mentoring and leadership. He plays a pivotal role in steering two mastermind groups under the esteemed ISI Mastermind umbrella. His leadership in these groups demonstrates his commitment to fostering a community of like-minded individuals who are driven by growth and success in the entrepreneurial field.
David’s passion extends beyond business success; he is deeply invested in personal development and helping others overcome challenges. His approach emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing one's unique purpose. His guidance and mentorship are tailored to help individuals identify their distinct paths and overcome any obstacles that stand in their way.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Timothy Poore, CEO of ATP Healthcare on AI for Healthcare Advocacy
Dec 03, 2023
Timothy Poore, CEO of ATP Healthcare on AI for Healthcare Advocacy
Atphealthcare.com
Biography
You or a loved one are involved in an accident. You go to the hospital, doctors, nurses, therapist, techs, and assistants all work very hard to patch you up, and in a few days you leave the hospital. But before you can go, you need additional therapy and care. Only problem is, no one can care for you, for any number of reasons. So be that it is unsafe for you to return home, you sit and wait in the hospital, hours, days, weeks, months, even a year in one case. We work with hospitals, insurance companies, patients, and post-acute providers to mitigate the issues preventing you from being discharged.
This gives us a very unique view of the US healthcare system and what strains it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – David Preston, The Legendary Consultant
Dec 03, 2023
David Preston, The Legendary Consultant
Davidprestonconsulting.com
Biography
A search for Legendary Consultant David Preston returns millions of results from Google. I have over 30 years of experience in marketing, product creation, and joint ventures. I have been a top producer on the speaking circuit for many years covering many topics related to entrepreneurship and building a six-figure income from home. I would love to share my knowledge with your audience and possibly help them move to the next level quickly. Let's talk!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cleanlots: America’s Simplest Business, a Parking Lot Litter Cleanup Business You Can Be Proud Of by Brian Winch
Dec 02, 2023
Cleanlots: America's Simplest Business, a Parking Lot Litter Cleanup Business You Can Be Proud Of by Brian Winch
https://amzn.to/3R938JB
Cleanlots has been described as “America’s Simplest Business” and “almost as simple as a walk in the park”. Entrepreneur magazine said parking lot litter cleanup is “a simple, inexpensive and potentially lucrative business to get into, and the market is growing”. The Cleanlots book is an operations manual on how to start and operate a parking lot litter cleanup business. Each book purchase includes FREE email and telephone support from the author. Since 1981, author Brian Winch has made a six-figure annual income cleaning up litter from parking lots, and he'll teach you to do the same. It’s an excellent way to take control over your life and income; you can start this business with very little money, without a college education or advanced computer skills. It’s an ideal business for anyone who likes to work outside, who’s responsible and can pay attention to detail. You can also operate this business part-time, as a side hustle until you’re ready to go full-time.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Andrew Kahl, CEO of BackBox, Transforming Network and Security Automation
Dec 02, 2023
Andrew Kahl, CEO of BackBox, Transforming Network and Security Automation
Backbox.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Heather Hester, Podcaster, Speaker, Coming Out Coach, and Mama Bear
Dec 01, 2023
Chrysalismama.com
Biography
Heather Hester is the founder of Chrysalis Mama which provides support and education to parents and allies of LGBTQIA adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Just Breathe: Parenting your LGBTQ Teen. As an advocate and coach for parents and allies , she believes the coming out process is equal parts beautiful and messy. She works with her clients to let go of fear and the feelings of isolation so that they can reconnect with themselves and their child in a meaningful, grounded way. Heather creates a space where growth and shifts can occur through education and empowerment, instilling the confidence that anyone can move through the coming out process with understanding and love. She is a writer, married to her best friend 27 years, the mother of four extraordinary kids (two of whom are LGBTQIA), and a student of life who believes in being authentic and embracing the messiness.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Allison Doss, Rock Bottom to Radiant & Letting Go Like a Boss
Dec 01, 2023
Allison Doss, Rock Bottom to Radiant & Letting Go Like a Boss
Instagram.com/bossdosshair
Tiktok.com/@therealbossdoss
Biography
There’s GOT to be a message in the mess! At least that’s what Allison Doss believes. Having overcome decades of addiction, with a land mine of rock-bottoms, her healing through a lifetime of trauma is inspiring others with resilience, strength and hope. And just when she thought it was smooth sailing, her husband comes out as transgender. Nothing forced Allison to surrender her will like the heartbreak of the expectations of her partner not being met. With willingness, compassion and vulnerability, Allison shows up as authentically as they come.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Master the Art of Closing the Sale: The Game-Changing 10-Step Sales Process for Getting More Clients and Referrals by Benjamin Brown
Nov 30, 2023
Master the Art of Closing the Sale: The Game-Changing 10-Step Sales Process for Getting More Clients and Referrals by Benjamin Brown
https://amzn.to/47WomB7
360salesconsulting.com
As if channeling Zig Ziglar, Frank Bettger, and Jeffrey Gitomer, Ben Brown shows you exactly how to achieve a radical improvement in your sales process to dramatically close more sales, develop long term clients, and enjoy more referrals.
Straight forward and clearly written, business expert Ben Brown provides a high impact sales strategy based on his years of successful sales training and experience. Whether you are a sales representative who wants to take your business to the next level or a manager looking for a complete step-by-step sales system for your staff, this is the game-changing book you have been looking for!
• Discover the secrets for turning skeptics into buyers and buyers into referral machines.
• Learn how to stop wasting time with those who will never purchase from you and quickly identify those who will.
• Use a proven step-by-step sales strategy that will skyrocket your success and give you rock solid confidence in selling.
• Improve your communication skills and ability to influence others, both in business as well as your personal life.
Put your sales process on steroids with Master the Art of Closing the Sale and reap the benefits you and your business deserve.
“Sales is an art, when done right it’s a beautiful thing.” -- Ben Brown
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tony Redondo, Founder and Director of Cosmos Currency Exchange Ltd on Building a Business in Times of Crisis
Nov 30, 2023
Tony Redondo, Founder and Director of Cosmos Currency Exchange Ltd on Building a Business in Times of Crisis
Tony has worked in the financial services industry for over 38 years and is a fully qualified Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. After holding senior management positions for many years for various banks and brokerages, he founded Cosmos Currency Exchange in 2020.
Cosmos offers its clients a unique experience when they need to either make or receive a currency payment in over 35 currencies to and from over 50 countries around the globe. Rather than the transactional, reactive, self-service approach endemic in the finance industry these
days, Cosmos provides a bespoke, pro-active relationship-based service where each client is treated like the individual they are. At Cosmos, all its business comes from referrals. Tony thinks that speak volumes. Cosmos has won seven industry awards to date.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Galen Hair, Managing Partner of Insurance Claim HQ, Respected Litigator and Successful Entrepreneur
Nov 29, 2023
Galen Hair, Managing Partner of Insurance Claim HQ, Respected Litigator and Successful Entrepreneur
Insuranceclaimhq.com
Insurance Claim HQ: Advocating for Fair Treatment in Insurance Claims
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Galen Hair is a respected litigator and successful entrepreneur. He is the founder of Insurance Claim HQ, a law firm that takes a holistic approach to helping clients with insurance claims. Galen has gained a reputation for his aggressive and relentless litigation skills, and he is licensed in multiple states. He is dedicated to getting the job done for his clients, both inside and outside the courtroom.
Summary:
Galen Hair joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his work as a litigator and entrepreneur in the insurance claim industry. Galen shares his insights on leadership, running a company, and navigating the insurance claim process. He emphasizes the importance of leading with empathy and building meaningful relationships with clients. Galen also discusses the challenges faced by consumers in the insurance industry and offers advice on how to navigate the process effectively.
Key Takeaways:
- Leading with empathy is essential in building meaningful relationships with clients.
- Insurance agents have no decision-making power when it comes to claims, so it's important to understand the policy and the claims process.
- The insurance industry is facing challenges due to climate change and legislative changes, which can impact consumers' ability to get fair compensation.
- It's crucial for consumers to research and understand their insurance policies, read reviews, and consult professionals when needed.
- Litigation can be an effective tool in holding insurance companies accountable and ensuring fair compensation for policyholders.
Quotes:
- "Empathy is really listening to that person and truly understanding what they are going through." - Galen Hair
- "Your insurance agent has no decision-making power at all with your claim." - Galen Hair
- "Insurance claims are a zero-sum game. If you get a dollar, they lose a dollar." - Galen Hair
- "If you don't want to be in that state, don't. Charge appropriate premiums for that." - Galen Hair
- "Leading with empathy also means actually diagnosing the problem." - Galen Hair
Biography
A respected litigator and successful entreprenuer, Galen Hair has dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of policyholders, holding insurance companies accountable when they deny, delay, or underpay claims.
He grew his law firm from 7 to 90+ employees in less than three years, and has experienced multi-million dollar annual revenue growth.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Julie Holunga, Amplifying Trust in Leaders, Teams, and Organizations
Nov 29, 2023
Julie Holunga, Amplifying Trust in Leaders, Teams, and Organizations
Julieholunga.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Julie Halunga is a trainer and coach who helps professionals amplify their influence and impact. She specializes in developing leaders, teams, and organizations to communicate clearly, build trust, and achieve their goals. Julie has a background in international business and has worked with a variety of industries, including professional services, law, accounting, and investment firms. She is also a master trainer with Emergenetics, a global assessment tool that helps individuals and teams understand their thinking and behavioral preferences.
Summary:
Julie Holunga joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the importance of trust in leadership and how to communicate effectively to build trust. Julie shares her mission to rid the world of lazy leaders and emphasizes the need for clear and direct communication. She explains the four pillars of trust: care, sincerity, reliability, and competency. Julie also highlights the importance of being present and adapting communication styles to meet the needs of different individuals. She provides insights on making conflict constructive and offers strategies for overcoming challenges in communication.
Key Takeaways:
- Trust is the root of everything in leadership and is essential for innovation and problem-solving.
- Direct and clear communication builds trust and helps avoid misunderstandings.
- Effective communication requires understanding the needs and preferences of the audience.
- Conflict can be constructive and lead to better ideas and solutions.
- Apologizing unnecessarily can undermine confidence and trust.
Quotes:
- "Trust is the root of everything. Without trust, people won't go above and beyond or deliver quality goods and services." - Julie Holunga
- "Direct communication doesn't mean being mean or dismissive. It's about being clear and speaking with conviction." - Julie Holunga
- "Conflict is necessary for innovation and problem-solving. It's where the best ideas come from." - Julie Holunga
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ulrike Seminati, Globally Operating Coach, Trainer, and Consultant on Leadership Amplified
Nov 28, 2023
Ulrike Seminati, Globally Operating Coach, Trainer, and Consultant on Leadership Amplified
Ulrikeseminati.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Ulrike Seminati is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant. With 23 years of experience as a corporate communications leader, including three years as a C-level executive, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. Ulrike Seminati helps leaders bring more humanity to the workplace and navigate change by harnessing the strengths of their team members.
Summary:
Ulrike Seminati joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss leadership and leading through change. She emphasizes the importance of bringing more humanity to the workplace and understanding the motivations and strengths of team members. Ulrike Seminati believes that leaders should focus on authentic communication and leading people, not just projects. She shares strategies for persuading change-resistant individuals and creating a culture of trust and authenticity.
Key Takeaways:
- Leaders should prioritize understanding the motivations and strengths of their team members when navigating change.
- Change-resistant individuals can be valuable assets in the change process if their strengths are harnessed.
- Authenticity is crucial for building trust and credibility as a leader.
- Leaders should be clear about their own motivations and values to lead with authenticity.
- Pay attention to your body's signals and listen to your gut feelings when making decisions.
Quotes:
- "Change-resistant people feel like they get back some control when they can contribute to making the change process smoother." - Ulrike Seminati
- "Leaders should be continuously authentic to build trust and credibility with their team members." - Ulrike Seminati
- "Authenticity means being true to yourself and your values, even in the face of organizational expectations." - Ulrike Seminati
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rubyni Karun, CEO of XfinitySG, Enabling Leaders to Gain Recognition, Performance and Alignment
Nov 28, 2023
Rubyni Karun, CEO of XfinitySG, Enabling Leaders to Gain Recognition, Performance and Alignment
Xfinitysg.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Rubyni Karun is the CEO of Xfinity SG and a leadership alignment expert. She has helped over 250 corporate leaders and business owners find their alignment for renewed peak performance, gaining income, recognition, joy, and success in their lives. Rubyni Karun specializes in helping clients who are close to burnout or struggling to dial up their performance. She guides them through a process of uncovering limiting beliefs and creating a new reality to achieve their goals.
Summary:
Rubyni Karun is a leadership alignment expert who helps corporate leaders and business owners find their alignment for peak performance. She believes that leaders need to be in alignment with themselves in order to inspire and lead effectively. Rubyni Karun's process involves uncovering limiting beliefs, healing past traumas, and creating a vision for success. She offers an eight-week Success in Self program and a six-month Leadership Mastery mastermind to help leaders transform their lives and teams.
Key Takeaways:
- Leaders need to be in alignment with themselves to achieve peak performance and inspire others.
- Healing past traumas and uncovering limiting beliefs is essential for personal and professional growth.
- Authenticity is key to effective leadership and creating high-performance teams.
- Leaders should prioritize their own well-being and address health issues to prevent burnout.
- By working on themselves first, leaders can set an example and inspire their teams to perform at their best.
Quotes:
- "Leaders aren't ever taught to be good leaders. They're just bad leaders who are untaught." - Rubyni Karun
- "Alignment is the way to create the next level of performance." - Rubyni Karun
- "Who do you want to be? Let's mold and stretch that." - Rubyni Karun
- "Purpose, impact, legacy. Let's not wait till we're 68 to think about that. Let's start doing that now." - Rubyni Karun
- "Work on yourself first to understand how you might have created quiet quitters." - Rubyni Karun
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos by Mark Chiusano
Nov 28, 2023
The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos by Mark Chiusano
https://amzn.to/3Gi4891
From the dogged Long Island reporter who has been on his trail since 2019, the bizarre, page-turning, and frankly hysterical story of America’s most outrageous grifter—US Representative George Santos.
America has grown used to larger-than-life politicians: Teflon Don, AOC, MTG, Dark Brandon, and all the rest have injected DC politics with an unmistakable edge of celebrity flair and tabloid intrigue. Yet in 2022, a new player on the national scene outshone them all. George Anthony Devolder Santos, and his revolving door of pseudonyms, shed glaring new light on how far we’d all let our politics slide as his claimed resume was shred to bits in the wake of a longshot run to office from New York’s 3rd Congressional District.
From Wall Street gigs to an amateur volleyball career, from embellished claims of Jewish heritage to a fabricated 9/11 story involving his mother’s death, Santos’s legend continued to grow as his web of lies evaporated in real time. And the only thing wilder than this charlatan embedding himself in the warm, consequence-evading arms of our nation’s capital was the Queens con artist’s refusal to bow his head in shame. The Santos show continues, as he joins the ranks of high-wattage fakers like Anna Delvey and Elizabeth Holmes.
Newsday alum and PEN/Hemingway honoree Mark Chiusano tells the full (well, as full as can be given the subject) story of Santos here for the first time. From humble years spent in Brazil, to glamorous nights on the west side of Manhattan, to the stunning small-time scams employed to ease his slippery climb up the American society ladder, The Fabulist tells a story you’ll have to read for yourself to believe…and even then, it’s George Santos, so who’s to say for sure.
Combining the very best of boots-on-the-ground journalism, dishy backroom dealings, and glittery details about Gold Coast mansions and bodice-baring drag shows that’d feel just as at home in your next summer beach read, The Fabulist is truly stranger than fiction.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn by Nick Hutchison
Nov 27, 2023
Rise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn by Nick Hutchison
https://amzn.to/3T4PkT7
The Ultimate Guide for Transforming Information into Life-Changing Results
Are you devouring every personal development bestseller out there but still finding it hard to apply what you’re learning to everyday life? Reading for self-improvement can be powerful as long as you’re effectively implementing the right information. You can become a more successful problem solver and transform your life in as little as 15 minutes a day!
Nick Hutchison, founder of the popular book review site BookThinkers, read over 400 personal development books, but implementing their valuable lessons was tougher than just finishing the next chapter. Nick knew self-help books could help him do things like master his social anxiety and fear of public speaking, opening the doors to a successful career in business. Through trial and error, he developed an easy-to-follow framework to retain the knowledge needed to transform his life completely. Now he’s giving you over 100 habits to implement into your own reading journey and fulfill your dreams.
In this book, you will learn:
How swapping 15 minutes of social media scrolling for 15 minutes of reading can dramatically impact 20 different areas of your life.
The power of intention when it comes to choosing the right books for you and how much you retain from their knowledge.
How to avoid bias and situational advice in the self-help industry.
Methods for note-taking and information implementation.
More than 100 new habits to improve your health, wealth, and happiness.
With relatable anecdotes and engaging stories, Rise of the Reader will inspire and motivate you to take action and embrace the power of reading. Whether you are a student, a professional, or someone who just wants to reach their full potential, this is your guide to self-actualization and embracing change through reading. Grab your copy now and start improving your action today!
Show Notes
**About The Guest(s):**
Nick Hutchison is the visionary force behind Book Thinkers, a marketing agency that connects authors and readers. With over 400 personal development books under his belt, Nick has distilled his knowledge into his latest book, "Rise of the Reader: Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn." Through his agency, Nick helps authors expand their reach and drive revenue growth through services such as short-form video production, podcast booking, and social media brand building.
**Summary:**
Nick Hutchison, the founder of Book Thinkers, shares his strategies for mastering reading habits and applying what you learn from books. He emphasizes the importance of setting SMART goals and intentions for each book, optimizing for action rather than simply finishing the book. Nick also discusses the impact of swapping 15 minutes of social media scrolling for 15 minutes of reading, highlighting how this small change can dramatically improve various areas of life. He encourages readers to prioritize quality over quantity and to implement the knowledge gained from books to solve problems and achieve personal growth.
**Key Takeaways:**
- Set SMART goals and intentions for each book to optimize for action and implementation.
- Replace 15 minutes of social media scrolling with 15 minutes of reading to read 20 books a year.
- Prioritize quality over quantity by focusing on implementing a handful of books rather than reading a large number without taking action.
**Quotes:**
- "Life doesn't have to be so hard. People have already figured it out. Read the book, implement the book, and avoid the next 10,950 experiences." - Nick Hutchison
- "Personal development can become a form of procrastination if you're not watching out. Action is the key." - Nick Hutchison
About the author
Nick Hutchison stands as the visionary force behin...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Eliminating Adult Acne for Good: Regain your self-esteem and confidence without wasting money on ineffective and harmful products by Leigh Brandon
Nov 26, 2023
Eliminating Adult Acne for Good: Regain your self-esteem and confidence without wasting money on ineffective and harmful products by Leigh Brandon
https://amzn.to/46sNiyV
Bodychek.co.uk
Are you fed up with products that don't work? Are you ready to take control of your acne once and for all? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to regain your confidence and self-esteem?
If you've tried everything to overcome your acne and nothing has worked, it's most likely because you haven't addressed the underlying causes. Many people waste a lot of time and money visiting professionals who only suggest products and pharmaceuticals that treat the symptoms rather than address the underlying causes. This leaves many in despair, not knowing where to turn.
In 'Eliminating Adult Acne for Good', Leigh Brandon explains why the medical establishment might not want you to cure your acne, why traditional treatments rarely work, and the danger of the associated side-effects. With a mountain of scientific evidence and clinical experience supporting his methods, Leigh Brandon explains the cause of acne in a simple, step-by-step, natural approach to finding and overcoming it, enabling you to achieve and maintain clear skin for the rest of your life.
Acne can destroy your confidence and self-esteem, affecting many aspects of your life, such as your career, relationships, and social life, but it doesn't have to be that way. 'Eliminating Adult Acne for Good' will provide you with the education, tools and strategies you need to help take back control of your life and eliminate acne for good.
About the author
Leigh is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, author and podcast host. His extensive training and years of clinical experience has given Leigh the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping his clients over the years, which they have found very effective often times after other approaches hadn’t helped.
Leigh was (and still is) obsessed by sports as a child and has always been active. Aged 14, he began weight training in his school’s gym, and took up weight training seriously at 23. At the age of 27, he completed his first course with the American College of Sports Medicine and his career took off from there.
Since then, his passion for learning continues and he turns that knowledge into wisdom through the experience of what is now over 27 years working with clients. Leigh has always sought the ‘best of the best’ to learn from and is as passionate now about his work and gaining knowledge as much as he was in 1996, when his career in health, wellness and performance started.
Leigh has formally studied with some of the world’s greatest minds such as Paul Chek, Bill Wolcott, Dr John Veltheim, Dr Michael Leahy, and Dr Dietrich Klinghardt.
As well as being passionate about helping clients, Leigh has also been a member of the faculty of the world-renowned CHEK Institute since 2010 teaching and presenting in Europe, USA and Australia. He has also published five health and wellness books and has a number of online professional education programmes.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – When Mongrel Dogs Teach by William J Burghardt
Nov 26, 2023
When Mongrel Dogs Teach by William J Burghardt
https://amzn.to/49SFyZY
What happens when a 45-year-old Baby Boomer goes back to teach high school and finds the students are more in touch with reality than his colleagues and supervisors?
In a soldier's stance, I aimed my hand
At the mongrel dogs who teach
Not fearing I'd become my enemy
In the instance that I preach
-- Bob Dylan, "My Back Pages"
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jake Stahl, Fractional Chief Learning Officer, Conversational Learning Dynamics Pioneer
Nov 25, 2023
Jake Stahl, Fractional Chief Learning Officer, Conversational Learning Dynamics Pioneer
Jakestahlconsulting.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Jake Stahl is a fractional Chief Learning Officer and a pioneer in conversational dynamics. With over 30 years of experience in training and development, Jake has impacted over 10,000 individuals across six countries. He helps companies develop onboarding programs for sales representatives and teaches them how to have better conversations with customers.
Summary:
Jake Stahl, a fractional Chief Learning Officer, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the importance of meaningful conversations in the sales process. Jake emphasizes the significance of establishing a cadence and rhythm in conversations, rather than focusing solely on content. He introduces the "2-10 rule," which suggests that for every two minutes of conversation, there should be an interaction or check for understanding. Jake also highlights the power of using the word "because" in communication to increase compliance.
Key Takeaways:
- Establishing a cadence and rhythm in conversations is crucial for building rapport and trust.
- The "2-10 rule" suggests that for every two minutes of conversation, there should be an interaction or check for understanding.
- Using the word "because" in communication can significantly increase compliance.
Quotes:
- "The cadence is far more important than content."
- "The word 'because' can dramatically change the compliance of the person on the other end of the phone."
- "We're just trying to be human again."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: One Farm, Six Generations, and the Future of Food by Will Harris
Nov 25, 2023
A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: One Farm, Six Generations, and the Future of Food by Will Harris
https://amzn.to/3QU5V9s
Whiteoakpastures.com
"If I could have one wish it is that every eater in America would read this book." —Ruth Reichl
From a pioneer of the regenerative agriculture movement, a memoir-meets-manifesto on betting the farm on a better future for our food, animals, land, local communities, and our climate
Raised as a fourth-generation farmer, when Will Harris inherited White Oak Pastures he was a full-time commodity cowboy who played hard and fast with every tool the system offered – chemicals, antibiotics, steroids, and more. His ancestors had built a highly profitable, conventionally-run machine, but over time he found himself disgusted with the excess, cruelty, and smalltown devastation this system entailed. So he bet the farm on forging a different way of doing things. One that works with nature not against it, and bridges the quickly widening delta between consumers and their food. Armed with tenacity, conviction and an outsized tolerance for risk, Harris called his approach “radical traditional” and it made him the pioneer of regenerative agriculture long before the phrase existed.
At once an intimate, multi-generational memoir and a microcosm of American agriculture at large, A BOLD RETURN TO GIVING A DAMN offers a pathway back to producing food the right way. At a time when food supply chains are straining, climate-induced catastrophes are playing havoc with harvests, and concern around who owns America’s farmland are more prescient than ever, Will Harris urges us to consider where the food we eat really comes from, and to re-connect to the places and people who raise what we eat each day. With keen storytelling, a good dose of irreverence, and an unflinching willingness to speak truth to power, Harris shows us why it’s never been more important to know your farmer than now.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast -Secrets to a Successful Startup: A Recession-Proof Guide to Starting, Surviving & Thriving in Your Own Venture by Trevor Blake
Nov 25, 2023
Secrets to a Successful Startup: A Recession-Proof Guide to Starting, Surviving & Thriving in Your Own Venture by Trevor Blake
https://amzn.to/47OiXMn
Everything You Need to Start and Succeed in Your Own Venture
Trevor Blake built three successful startups and sold them for more than $300 million. Now he’s written a complete instruction manual that covers everything the budding entrepreneur or existing business owner needs to know to build the career or business of their dreams.
Unlike the many theoretical guides out there, this is a practical handbook based on Blake’s wildly successful in-the-trenches experience. It incorporates leading-edge strategies that cover every aspect of running a business — including funding, developing systems, and marketing. Blake presents in-depth insight into managing effectively, maintaining cash flow, and adapting to the changing needs of customers in volatile economic times.
One of his most innovative contributions is an emphasis on cultivating the right mindset, and he tells you exactly how to do that. “The secret to success isn’t in the plan,” he writes. “It’s in the person holding it.” His proven methods will give you the confidence to take the entrepreneurial leap and turn your winning idea into an efficient, profitable company.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jake Ruth, Co-founder & CEO of Stock Unlock, Becoming a Better Investor and Make Confident Decisions
Nov 24, 2023
Stockunlock.com
Jake Ruth, Co-founder & CEO of Stock Unlock, Becoming a Better Investor and Make Confident Decisions
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Jake Ruth is the co-founder and CEO of StockUnlock.com, an investment education and analysis platform. He has a background in software engineering and entrepreneurship, and he is passionate about helping people demystify investing and make better financial decisions.
Summary:
Jake Ruth, co-founder and CEO of StockUnlock.com, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the importance of an investing mindset and how to leverage skills and interests in the world of investing. They also talk about the failures and resilience that come with investing and building a business. Jake shares insights into the features and benefits of StockUnlock.com, which provides investment education and analysis tools for retail investors at an affordable price.
Key Takeaways:
1. Investing is not just about buying stocks; it's about allocating your time and resources into something that will provide a greater return in the future.
2. Many people fail in investing because they lack the appropriate information and tools to make informed decisions.
3. Leveraging your skills and interests can help you make better investment decisions and understand the companies you invest in.
4. StockUnlock.com offers accessible and affordable investment tools, including training wheels for beginners and comprehensive financial data for experienced investors.
5. The platform provides insights, financial health analysis, growth and profitability metrics, management information, valuation data, and more for over 170,000 stocks across 65 global exchanges.
Quotes:
- "Investing is allocating your time and resources into something in hopes of a greater return." - Jake Ruth
- "If you can't explain what you own in the stock market to a five-year-old, you should not buy it." - Jake Ruth
- "StockUnlock.com provides highly accessible and accurate financial data with training wheels for beginners." - Jake Ruth
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Experiment 1 by Geraldine Granleese
Nov 24, 2023
Experiment 1 by Geraldine Granleese
https://amzn.to/3GcdAuy
Inspired by children and written for them; A delightful tale telling the story of how a little monkey became an Eco –warrior that will inspire everyone to spread their wings and see the beauty of the world on their doorstep, the way Mo helped the scientists to.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cass Morrow, Relationship Coach, Disrupting Divorce & Flipping Statistics With The “NEW” Marriage
Nov 24, 2023
Cass Morrow, Relationship Coach, Disrupting Divorce & Flipping Statistics With The “NEW” Marriage
Morrowmarriage.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Cass Morrow is a relationship coach who, along with his wife, helps couples disrupt divorce and create a new kind of marriage. With a background in therapy and personal development, Cass has worked with over 3,100 men in the first 20 months of his business. He is passionate about helping men and women understand their roles in relationships and create a strong foundation for a successful marriage.
Summary:
Cass Morrow joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss how he and his wife help couples create a new kind of marriage and disrupt divorce. Cass shares his personal journey of overcoming a toxic relationship and transforming himself into a better partner. He explains the importance of understanding masculine and feminine dynamics in a relationship and how men can step into their leadership role. Cass also addresses the concept of the "nice guy" and why it is important for men to be authentic and true to themselves. He provides practical tips for men to improve their relationships and create a strong foundation for a successful marriage.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding masculine and feminine dynamics is crucial for a successful marriage.
- Men need to step into their leadership role and provide a safe and secure environment for their partners.
- The "nice guy" syndrome is counterproductive and can lead to resentment and dissatisfaction in a relationship.
- Emotional validation and communication are essential for building trust and connection.
- Men should focus on personal growth and self-improvement to become the best version of themselves.
Quotes:
- "If you lose your wife's respect, it's near impossible to get it back." - Cass Morrow
- "Women want a guy who's a killer, who's going to kill it in business and protect her." - Cass Morrow
- "Nice guys are fake and lack self-value and purpose." - Cass Morrow
- "Leadership is about providing structure and direction, not control." - Cass Morrow
- "Men need to be stoic and provide emotional stability in a relationship." - Cass Morrow
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Winning the War on Ticks: Learn Proven Combat Methods for Preventing Tick Bites by Brian H. Anderson
Nov 23, 2023
Winning the War on Ticks: Learn Proven Combat Methods for Preventing Tick Bites by Brian H. Anderson
https://amzn.to/46nkQi9
Lymetickbughub.com
One Man’s fight to end the ticks’ reign of terror.
With Lyme disease and other vector-borne illnesses on the rise, the demand for tick awareness is needed now more than ever. Armed with his years of knowledge as a top speaker and educator, Brian shares his battle experiences and prevention techniques with you.
In Winning the War on Ticks you’ll learn:
About the enemy- Ticks
Awareness of Lyme disease and other tick-born illnesses
Proven combat methods for preventing tick bites
Effective personal repellants
What to do if bitten
And more!
This book is as an informative everyman’s guide on ticks and tick-borne illnesses. It’s not a scientific research paper, but something that is written simply and humorously to promote awareness on the topic.
Who is Brian “The Tick Terminator” Anderson?
Top speaker and educator on tick prevention in the USA
Specialist on unique repellants and prevention methods
Dedicated to providing tick awareness and support for outdoor workers, hunters, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts
It’s time to go to war on ticks!
A must read for all outdoor enthusiasts, workers, or anyone who goes into the woods, especially those living or visiting the eastern US.
BUY NOW and start winning your war on ticks!
About the author
Brian lives in Upper Michigan with the love of his life of 44 years. He and his wife have two grown children and four grandchildren (three on Earth, one in Heaven). They often spend time with family and friends participating in various outdoor activities. The highlight of their week is spent each Sunday morning at church praising their incredible Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John Kimble, CEO of KimbleFit, Former Amateur Boxer, Online Personal Trainer and Life Coach
Nov 23, 2023
John Kimble, CEO of KimbleFit, Former Amateur Boxer, Online Personal Trainer and Life Coach
Kimblefit.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
John Kimball is the CEO of Kimball Fit, an online personal training and life coaching company. He is a former amateur boxer and a survivor of two suicide attempts. After turning his life around, John is now dedicated to helping others overcome vices, addictions, and improve their physical fitness.
Summary:
John Kimball, CEO of Kimball Fit, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and turning his life around. From being involved in criminal activities to finding purpose through boxing and fitness, John now helps others improve their lives through physical and mental fitness. He emphasizes the importance of taking away negative habits and aligning daily disciplines with personal goals. John's story serves as a reminder that it's never too late to make positive changes and help others along the way.
Key Takeaways:
Overcoming adversity: John's journey from a life of crime to personal transformation highlights the power of resilience and self-reflection.
The importance of physical fitness: Engaging in peak physical performance can elevate mindset and connect individuals to a higher frequency.
Constructing positive habits: Instead of adding more to your life, focus on taking away negative habits to align with your goals.
Challenging fears: By running into anxiety-inducing situations, individuals can overcome their fears and achieve personal growth.
Age and wisdom: Age is not a determining factor for success; wisdom and mindset play a crucial role in personal development.
Quotes:
"Peak physical performance will connect you to a higher frequency." - John Kimball
"It's the small daily disciplines that build up into something bigger at the end of the year." - John Kimball
"Conflict avoidance is conflict multiplied." - John Kimball
John Kimble, CEO of KimbleFit, former amateur boxer, online personal trainer and life coach, survivor of 2 suicide attempts, sober since March 15th, 2021. Arrested for multiple felonies and misdemeanors, ended up in a psych ward, once diagnosed sociopath making money from robbing houses and selling drugs; now helping as many people as he can change just as he did himself. He's helped many people overcome vices, addictions, and get them physically fit. Hasn't missed a 3:45 am wake up, workout, or Instagram post in 525 days going.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic, CIO, Columnist, Author, Radio Host, Board Member, Forbes Tech Council & TEDx Speaker
Nov 23, 2023
Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic, CIO, Columnist, Author, Radio Host, Board Member, Forbes Tech Council & TEDx Speaker
Forbes.com
Securityfanatics.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Nick Espinosa is a cybersecurity expert, author, and speaker. He is the founder of Security Fanatics, a company that specializes in cybersecurity and risk management. With over two decades of experience in the field, Nick has worked with clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. He is passionate about educating individuals and organizations on the importance of cybersecurity and helping them develop effective defense strategies.
Summary:
Nick Espinosa is a cybersecurity expert and the founder of Security Fanatics. In this episode, he discusses the biggest threats to personal and business security in 2023, emphasizing the importance of educating individuals on cybersecurity. He also talks about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity and the potential risks associated with AI in the future. Nick highlights the need for customized cybersecurity solutions and risk assessment for each organization. He also shares insights on the impact of AI on disinformation campaigns and the challenges of detecting AI-generated content.
Key Takeaways:
The human factor is the biggest threat to cybersecurity, as many individuals lack the necessary knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity risks.
AI is becoming increasingly sophisticated and can be used by hackers to exploit vulnerabilities and launch cyber attacks.
Education and training on cybersecurity should start at an early age to ensure individuals are aware of the risks and can make informed decisions.
The future of AI in cybersecurity is uncertain, as AI algorithms can learn from other AI models, leading to a dilution of accuracy and reliability.
Security theater, such as airport security measures, can create a false sense of security and may not effectively prevent threats.
Quotes:
"If there's a vulnerability, it will be exploited." - Nick Espinosa
"We are so distrusting. We are so disoriented. And this is essentially where we're heading." - Nick Espinosa
"Security theater... It's literally the term for it." - Nick Espinosa
About Nick Espinosa
For over 25 years, Nick has been on a first name basis with computers. Since the age of 7 he’s been building computers and programming in multiple languages. Landing his first IT job at age 15, Nick founded Windy City Networks, Inc at 19 which was acquired in 2013. In 2015 Nick created Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations.
An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick has consulted with clients ranging from the small business owners up to Fortune 100 level companies for decades. Nick has designed, built, and implemented multinational networks, encryption systems, and multi-tiered infrastructures as well as small business environments. He is passionate about emerging technology and enjoys creating, breaking, and fixing test environments.
As a member of the Board of Advisors for Roosevelt University's College of Arts and Sciences as well as their Center for Cyber and Information Security, the Official Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition and a board member of Bits N’ Bytes Cybersecurity Education, contributor to the Cyber Peace Institute, Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor for the Private Directors Association and humanID as well as the President of The Foundation for a Human Internet, Nick helped to create an NSA certified curriculum that will help the Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare community to keep defending our government, people and corporations from Cyber threats globally. In 2017 Nick was accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Rom Con by Devon Daniels
Nov 22, 2023
The Rom Con by Devon Daniels
https://amzn.to/3usX8DO
A modern battle of the sexes about a journalist who hatches an elaborate plan to take down her professional rival, in a rom-com perfect for fans of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
After a particularly brutal breakup, Cassidy Sutton has had it with dating. So when her grandmother gives her a 1950’s dating guide entitled 125 Tips to Hook a Husband, she decides to turn the retro advice into an ironic “What not to do” article for Siren, the popular online women’s publication she writes for. And who better to secretly test the old-fashioned tips on than Jack Bradford, chauvinistic creator of rival men’s site Brawler? She’ll write an article that will entertain female readers everywhere and embarrass their sexist nemesis at the same time. Two birds, one stone.
But her perfect plan soon proves to be anything but. Those vintage courtship tips Cassidy was so quick to poke fun at? They actually seem to work, calling her most closely-held beliefs into question. Even worse? Jack isn’t falling for any of her tricks—and it’s not long before their ‘fake’ relationship starts to feel like the realest one of her life. As her cat and mouse game starts to spiral out of control, Cassidy has to decide if she’s playing to win, or if she’s willing to lose it all for love.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – You’re Making This Way Too Hard: Find Your EASY Way to NJOYLFE by Angelo Valenti
Nov 22, 2023
You're Making This Way Too Hard: Find Your EASY Way to NJOYLFE by Angelo Valenti
https://amzn.to/3GcQeoG
Angelovalenti.com
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH BEING UNHAPPY
What if I told you that the answers to finding your easy way to NJOYLFE already exist inside of you? Stop fighting the systems designed for you to fail! It’s time to realize that every problem in your life has a solution that you can take advantage of to make your life more vibrant, more successful, and most importantly, more enjoyable.
Forget about keeping up with the Jones, winning the rat race, or getting those ever-so-important likes on social media. It’s time to start living for yourself. Join Dr. Angelo Valenti on an eye-opening journey that tears off the blindfold and points the way toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and joy.
If you liked The One Thing and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, you’ll love You’re Making This Way Too Hard: Find Your EASY Way to NJOYLFE.
About the author
Dr. Angelo Valenti, The Company Psychologist, is a consulting psychologist in Nashville, Tennessee. The focus of his practice is helping business leaders hire and develop the right talent for their unique businesses and helping individuals live their best personal and professional lives. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Georgia in 1976. He joined the faculty of Oklahoma City University, where he served as Chairman of the Department of Psychology from 1977-79. In 1980, Dr. Valenti joined the psychological consulting firm RHR International. He opened his own practice in 1982. Dr. Valenti is a member of the American Psychological Association and the APA Division of Consulting Psychology. He’s married to Rachel and has three children and five grandchildren.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America’s First Black Generals by Doug Melville
Nov 22, 2023
Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals by Doug Melville
https://amzn.to/3SST5e1
The amazing true story of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. and Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen. Perfect for fans of Devotion and Hidden Figures.
Red Tails, George Lucas’s celebration of America’s first Black flying squadron, the Tuskegee Airmen, should have been a moment of victory for Doug Melville. He expected to see his great-uncle Benjamin O. Davis Jr.—the squadron’s commander—immortalized on-screen for his selfless contributions to America. But as the film rolled, Doug was shocked when he realized that Ben Jr.’s name had been omitted and replaced by the fictional Colonel A. J. Bullard. And Ben’s father, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., America’s first Black general who helped integrate the military, was left out too.
Dejected, Doug looked inward and realized that unless he worked to bring their inspirational story to light, it would remain hidden from the world just as it had been concealed from him.
In Invisible Generals, Melville shares his quest to rediscover his family’s story across five generations, from post-Civil War America to modern day Asia and Europe. In life, the Davises were denied the recognition and compensation they’d earned, but through his journey, Melville uncovers something greater: that dedication and self-sacrifice can move proverbial mountains—even in a world determined to make you invisible.
Invisible Generals recounts the lives of a father and his son who always maintained their belief in the American dream. As the inheritor of their legacy, Melville retraces their steps, advocates for them to receive their long-overdue honors and unlocks the potential we all hold to retrieve powerful family stories lost to the past.
About the author
DOUG MELVILLE is one of the most innovative voices in corporate diversity. A fifth-generation leader, his family worked with several different presidential administrations. He has been featured in numerous periodicals, including Forbes, USA Today, Time, Business Insider, and the Washington Post, and he has given three TEDx Talks.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 22 Letters from Uncle Jack: How One Spirit Helped Me to Reveal My Inner Knowing by Aliana Ziva Seeger-Madsen
Nov 21, 2023
22 Letters from Uncle Jack: How One Spirit Helped Me to Reveal My Inner Knowing by Aliana Ziva Seeger-Madsen
https://amzn.to/49Z5EuH
Alianathemedium.com
‘Twenty-Two Letters From Uncle Jack’ is Aliana Ziva Seeger-Madsen's story of coming from a place of emotional and spiritual darkness then stepping into the light with the help of her spirit guide. It is a book about the journey around finding out who you really are and embracing that reality. This book traces the process of coming home to yourself through spirituality, transformation, alignment and reality and finding out who you are by changing the way you think.
‘Twenty-Two Letters from Uncle Jack’ centers around the principle of letting others know that we are not alone and there is always a spiritual solution to how we feel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pete A Turner, Combat Spy, Podcast Host of Break It Down Show
Nov 21, 2023
Pete A Turner, Combat Spy, Podcast Host of Break It Down Show
https://www.youtube.com/peteaturner
About Pete A Turner
Meet a former military force turned master of captivating narratives, who has transformed the airwaves with a live talk show that delves into the pulse-pounding realms of excitement. Pete Turner is the executive producer and host of the Break It Down Show (BIDS) podcast. Pete's show portfolio includes remarkable individuals, from Nobel Prize Winners to Gold Medalists, offering an array of unique insights. Notably, Pete is keen to discuss his work on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, drawing out shadowed experts to share their experiences. His collection of perspectives presents compelling evidence outside the typical media landscapes that can’t be found anywhere else.
Pete's rich experiences extend beyond geopolitics. His expertise shines in tactical espionage, U.S. travels, and engaging discussions on politics and life. With over 70 months of military service and 1000 combat patrols, Pete's journey evolved from counterintelligence roles in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, Germany, and Iraq, which eventually led to creating the Break It Down Show.
Approaching its 10th anniversary with over 1500 episodes, the podcast stands out for its rotating co-hosts. Pete's eagerness to connect makes him a blend of Charles Kuralt, PJ O'Rourke and Larry King. This approach fosters in-depth conversations transcending traditional platforms.
Confident in Pete's captivating knowledge and storytelling, I'm excited to coordinate a potential collaboration. Let me share your details with Pete and arrange a potential collaboration.
Pete works hard on charity. He dedicates his time to Save the Brave. While battling his own fight with PTSD, he lost is brother Eric to suicide. Since 2020, Pete has participated in the Ride for the Brave an annual fundraiser that takes him and a group of veterans across the country fundraising, gathering and healing. In addition to his work with STB, Pete is actively working with Phil Green. Phil is a primary member in the battle against ALS. Pete is often found on the road, working in the service of others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fernando Diez – Quasar Expeditions, Marketing Director on Galapagos Islands & Patagonia Trips of a Lifetime
Nov 21, 2023
Fernando Diez – Quasar Expeditions, Marketing Director on Galapagos Islands & Patagonia Trips of a Lifetime
Quasarex.com
From their website:
"At Quasar Expeditions, our vision is to create authentic, exclusive, unique, and meaningful land and sea experiences for adventurous travelers like you. Voted the #1 Small Ship Ocean Cruise Line by Travel+Leisure for the past 6 years, we’ve spent over 3 decades serving those who delight in travel, not tourism.
Guests come to us seeking layers of depth and contrast: meaningful interactions with humans and the earth, well-appointed accommodations, unparalleled adventures, five-star cultural cuisine, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters. In turn, Quasar travelers become not only expedition enthusiasts, but conservators.
From hand-picked naturalist guides to the friendliest staff you’ll ever meet, our team is comprised of passion. Whether you’re exploring Galapagos, Patagonia, Chile, Ecuador, or Peru, we promise authentic experiences and lifetime memories."
Biography
Born and raised amidst the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, Fernando Diez is a proud Ecuadorian who has dedicated his adult life to sharing the unique beauty and rare wildlife of this enchanting archipelago with adventurous travelers from every corner of the globe.
Fernando is the proud son of the founders of Quasar Expeditions, a high-end expedition cruising company that pioneered small group travel in the Galapagos Islands 37 years ago. His parents dream? To show this precious eco system to the world, ensuring its preservation for future generations through responsible tourism.
Beyond his role at Quasar Expeditions, Fernando is loving father of 3, a proud husband and a man of many passions. He is a skilled photographer, an avid scuba diver, a high-altitude climber and overall just a lover of nature and the outdoors.
A natural story teller at heart, Fernando has an ability to bring the stories of this unique archipelago to life, connecting listeners with the magic of the place that possessed Charles Darwin's mind.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism by Hubert Joly, Caroline Lambert
Nov 19, 2023
The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism by Hubert Joly, Caroline Lambert
https://amzn.to/3G4k0Mz
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
Named a Financial Times top title
How to unleash "human magic" and achieve improbable results.
Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy and orchestrator of the retailer's spectacular turnaround, unveils his personal playbook for achieving extraordinary outcomes by putting people and purpose at the heart of business.
Back in 2012, "Everyone thought we were going to die," says Joly. Eight years later, Best Buy was transformed as Joly and his team rebuilt the company into one of the nation's favorite employers, vastly increased customer satisfaction, and dramatically grew Best Buy's stock price. Joly and his team also succeeded in making Best Buy a leader in sustainability and innovation.
In The Heart of Business, Joly shares the philosophy behind the resurgence of Best Buy: pursue a noble purpose, put people at the center of the business, create an environment where every employee can blossom, and treat profit as an outcome, not the goal.
This approach is easy to understand, but putting it into practice is not so easy. It requires radically rethinking how we view work, how we define companies, how we motivate, and how we lead. In this book Joly shares memorable stories, lessons, and practical advice, all drawn from his own personal transformation from a hard-charging McKinsey consultant to a leader who believes in human magic.
The Heart of Business is a timely guide for leaders ready to abandon old paradigms and lead with purpose and humanity. It shows how we can reinvent capitalism so that it contributes to a sustainable future.
About the author
Hubert Joly is the former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy. He has been recognized as one of the one hundred “Best-Performing CEOs in the World” by Harvard Business Review, one of the top thirty CEOs in the world by Barron’s, and one of the top ten CEOs in the United States in Glassdoor’s annual Employees’ Choice Awards. Joly is now a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School and serves on the boards of Johnson & Johnson and Ralph Lauren.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh
Nov 19, 2023
There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh
https://amzn.to/3SOAIXI
In this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh, a remote estate in New Zealand’s Southern Alps hosts a reunion no one will ever forget.
Seven friends.
One last weekend.
A mansion half in ruins.
No room for lies.
Someone is going to confess.
Because there should have been eight. . . .
They met when they were teenagers. Now they’re adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others—none more so than to Bea, the one they lost nine long years ago.
They’ve gathered to reminisce at Bea’s family’s estate, a once-glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel. Best friends, old flames, secret enemies, and new lovers are all under one roof. But when the weather turns and they’re snowed in at the edge of eternity, there’s nowhere left to hide from their shared history.
As the walls close in, the pretense of normality gives way to long-buried grief, bitterness, and rage. Underneath it all, there’s the nagging feeling that Bea’s shocking death wasn’t what it was claimed to be. And before the weekend is through, the truth will be unleashed—no matter the cost. . . .
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nine-Figure Mindset: How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth by Brandon Dawson
Nov 19, 2023
Nine-Figure Mindset: How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth by Brandon Dawson
https://amzn.to/3QLCZ3p
Ninefiguremindset.com
Cardoneventures.com
Behind the life you want to live lies the power you already have to create it.
In Nine-Figure Mindset, Brandon Dawson unveils how to tap into the remarkable potential hidden inside each and every one of us. Drawing from his own awe-inspiring journey, Brandon shows that success and leadership are attainable to anyone willing to cultivate the right shift in thinking.
Combining personal experiences with actionable strategies, Nine-Figure Mindset serves as a guidebook to next level achievements you’ve never imagined were possible. Brandon Dawson, a very accomplished business icon, shares his wealth of wisdom, earned from his humble beginnings to achieving a record-breaking exit, having sold his last business for $151 million.
Are you an entrepreneur with a gleam in your eye but the feeling that you’re running in mud? Do you sense that with the right team in place, you could achieve so much more? Perhaps you’re already successful with an undeniable hunger for more? The question is not whether you are striving hard enough but whether you’re striving for enough and in the right direction.
Dawson’s secrets to starting, scaling, and above all leading a positive, independent business will help you cultivate exactly what’s needed to attract exceptional individuals and seize extraordinary opportunities. Discover how tiny shifts in perspective can change everything.
Chances are, you already have everything you need to succeed—you just need someone who’s been there to show you the way. Nine-Figure Mindset is your opportunity to grab a front row seat for your business and gain the capabilities to where you want to go. Your dreams are not only possible, they should be your priority—and, by the way, they might not be big enough.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Brandon Dawson is a scaling and turnaround expert, business leadership mentor, and serial entrepreneur. He founded his first business at the age of 26 and went on to build a company with annual revenue of over $35 million. He has achieved numerous awards in business and his companies have been recognized on the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies lists multiple times. Brandon is currently a partner at Cardone Ventures and works closely with Grant Cardone to help entrepreneurs achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals.
Summary:
Brandon Dawson, a scaling and turnaround expert, shares his journey from starting his first business at 26 to building a company with annual revenue of over $35 million. He emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious goals and reverse engineering them to create a roadmap for success. Brandon also highlights the significance of mindset shifts and owning your weak spots as an entrepreneur. He discusses his collaboration with Grant Cardone and their plans to build a $10 billion portfolio through Cardone Ventures and Cardone Equity Group.
Key Takeaways:
Setting ambitious goals and reverse engineering them is crucial for achieving financial success.
Developing remarkable sales skills is essential for entrepreneurs to effectively communicate and persuade others.
Understanding the financial algorithm of a business and how money fuels its growth is vital for long-term success.
Identifying weak spots and seeking mentors who have achieved similar goals can help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and achieve success.
Successful business partnerships require commitment, complementary skills, and a shared vision for growth.
Quotes:
"If you could build a business where your net worth is $25 million, you wouldn't have to work anymore. But if you got to $50 million, you'd have a pretty good life." - Brandon Dawson
"Your strategy follows your mindset. What you think is what you say, what you say is what you do,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Secret of the Magic eyePad: Putney Hick Inventor Adventures–Book 1 (Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures) by Marsha Tufft
Nov 18, 2023
The Secret of the Magic eyePad: Putney Hick Inventor Adventures–Book 1 (Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures) by Marsha Tufft
https://amzn.to/40M3g6j
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/2fywtzbmuh
2021 Readers' Favorite GOLD MEDAL WINNER
2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Silver Medal WINNER
2023 Moonbeam Book Awards Silver Medal WINNER
She dreams of becoming an inventor. First, she has to survive middle school…
Putney Hicks just wants things to go right for once. A socially awkward girl dropped among rich kids in an experimental STEM institution, the anxious twelve-year-old can’t seem to see her own potential. But life sprinkles in a surprise when she receives a mysterious tablet housing an advanced, talkative intelligence.
Wondering if the friendly pixie in the device is alien or supernatural, Putney is determined to keep it safe while exploring its possibilities. But when competitive art and science projects lead to an ill-advised bet with a wealthy mean girl, the would-be engineer may be in way over her head.
Will Putney’s mysterious new mentor help her make it through her first week in class?
The Secret of the Magic eyePad is the award-winning first book in the Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures middle grade series. If you like girls in STEM, preteen drama, and clever innovations, then you’ll love Marsha Tufft’s lighthearted tale.
Buy The Secret of the Magic eyePad to click through to fabulous fun today!
What Readers’ Favorite says:
★★★★★ The Secret of the Magic eyePad is a sci-fi adventure book for children by Marsha Tufft. Twelve-year-old Putney Hicks is a science and math prodigy but often finds herself struggling in social situations. Putney is about to start seventh grade in a new experimental STEM school when she receives a mysterious gift from Miss Pepper, her favorite teacher from Kodiak Elementary. The gift turns out to be an "eyePad," containing an advanced interface of a holographic pixie named Sam... Her only problem is Sue Wexford, a rich girl who never fails to embarrass Putney. However, with the upcoming Science Fair, Putney is determined to beat Sue in the design challenge. Will she succeed?
★★★★★ Geared to readers aged 10-15 years, Tufft’s book is a masterpiece with a great storyline and even greater lessons. The novel will surely generate a love for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in young readers. It will teach them to think critically, enhancing their problem-solving skills. I loved the learning curve Tufft incorporated in the plot, depicting the prototyping and designing steps that led to the perfect invention. The innovative curriculum at Putney’s school maintained a balance between science and art and highlighted the importance of healthy competition and teamwork. These lessons were complemented by an intriguing and fun plot featuring newly blossomed friendships, a little bit of rivalry, and a few instances of sleuthing. Tufft included just the right amount of magic to hold the plot together. The colorful illustrations were at once informative and relaxing. As a reader with a scientific background, I found The Secret of the Magic eyePad to be a unique resource suitable for including in school libraries and reading assignments.
★★★★★ Marsha Tufft does an incredible job of writing about science, curiosity, and self-discovery. There is something magical in this book and readers will enjoy that part of the story. But the part about product design is written in a fun way and packed with information and insight that will fuel the problem-solving skills of young readers and ignite their imaginations. The Secret of the Magic eyePad is written in the first-person narrative and it is a humorous voice that reflects the thoughts and feelings of a young character. It is filled with fun activities, interesting characters, and lessons on solving problems. It is as realistic as it is magical.
About the author
Award-winning author Marsha Tufft loves snorkeling ...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Permission to Kick Ass: Creatively Rebel Against the Old Business Rules without Selling Your Soul or Losing Your Mind by Angie Colee
Nov 18, 2023
Permission to Kick Ass: Creatively Rebel Against the Old Business Rules without Selling Your Soul or Losing Your Mind by Angie Colee
Permissiontokickass.com
https://amzn.to/47E0qCl
"I'm a creative person. I don't have a head for business..."
"I want to be a full-time creator, but there's no money in it..."
"Building a business is too complicated, I'll just stick with a side hustle..."
If you've ever found yourself thinking any of the above, Permission to Kick Ass is for you. Angie invites you to set the idea of a "normal" business on fire in favor of creating your own path - no suits or TPS reports required. This book provides you with a step-by-step guide to escaping the job trap and building a creative business that works for you AND the life you want to live. You'll learn how to:
Create a plan you can be proud of
Get cash coming in quickly
Rally your support troops
Set boundaries like a boss
Steel yourself on the down days
And much more
Pick up your copy of Permission to Kick Ass today and you could be in business next week!
Here's what readers are saying:
If you've wanted to start a business and felt too scared or started one and gotten stuck... this book is for you! Angie helps you understand what's going on when your mind pulls the brakes on big risks-and how to kick ass your way. Her hilarious stories provide a fresh look at real problems people entering business face, like how to leave your job and how to pay your bills while you grow your business. The practical tools she provides in the companion guide are everything you need to get started, from exercises to help you find clients to knowing what to charge, and even how to stay confident when things get tough.
I just wish I'd had this book when I first started my business. It reads like a best friend's diary, and she says everything I worried about silently, but thought it was "just me." Permission to Kick Ass is the entrepreneur's battle cry for creative souls to control your life, money, and work.
- Cindy Childress, Ph.D. The Expert's Ghostwriter(R)
"Failure is an event. It's not your identity." This line is only one of a gazillion gems of the straight talk, no holds barred advice and experience Angie shares. You don't need anyone's permission to chart your own path, and Angie is your street-smart guide, complete with a few well-placed F-bombs to knock you out of your comfort zone and jolt you into action. If you're struggling to step into your greatness, pick up a copy of Angie's book and get both inspired and motivated to grab your own piece of this world.
Lisa Christoffel, business and mindset coach for busy women leaders
Biography
Angie is a business mentor for rule breakers and rebels. She believes creativity is one of the most valuable assets on the planet, that business skills can be learned by anyone, and that people (NOT profits or processes) are the most important part of business.
She specializes in helping founders, creators, and creative service providers find hidden revenue opportunities that don’t take up a ton of time, resources, bandwidth, or cash.
Her mission is to help you grow your business with more confidence and less stress... without becoming a completely different person or losing your edge.
Angie has a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon and has consulted with and run creative teams for Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula (PLF), MasterClass, Lowe’s, Copy Chief, Orzy Media, and Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad brand.
When she's not writing or publishing new episodes of her podcast, Permission to Kick Ass, you’ll find her on the road living as a full-time digital nomad with her cats, Stella and Ollie.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daddy Issues: A Fatherless Comedian’s Original Jokes by Allan Andrew Sidley
Nov 18, 2023
Daddy Issues: A Fatherless Comedian's Original Jokes by Allan Andrew Sidley
https://amzn.to/40LSDjz
Sidleystandup.com
"All vegetarians agree, you should never meat your gyros."
Provocative. Edgy. Corny. Genius. Stupid. An inside look of author Allan Sidley's best and worst jokes over his comedy career. Poking fun at real subjects like his family, religion, politics, and pokémon, you'll laugh when you should(n't), groan often, and see words transform right before your eyes.
For those who are dads, have their own daddy issues, or are simply human, this book reminds us humor is in EVERYTHING. A therapy session cheaper than your co-pay, Daddy Issues celebrates life's highs, mediums, and loathes.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Courageous Conversation by Elizabeth Bennett
Nov 17, 2023
Courageous Conversation by Elizabeth Bennett
Courageousnetwork.com
https://amzn.to/3G5VpqG
Do you want more meaningful conversations with your teen? Does the fear of them getting into trouble or being bullied keep you up at night? Are you asking yourself if you'll ever get past monosyllabic responses to your questions about their day? You were a teenager once, but raising a teen today looks very different. You want the best communication to stay connected and to keep your child safe.
In Courageous Conversations, Elizabeth Bennett provides the tools she's learned and developed as a teacher and school administrator. Through gripping examples from her real-life experience, Elizabeth presents solutions for parents to relate meaningfully with their teens.
Learn how to:
- understand what your teen struggles to tell you
- create formative school connections
- talk through struggles
- reframe behaviours
.... and more.
If you're raising a teenager and want to truly connect with them and meet them in their space, Courageous Conversations gives you the practical tips and the insight you crave.
About Elizabeth Bennett
With over 35 years of teaching, administration and coaching experience, Elizabeth offers a unique blend of leadership, vision and vast knowledge background. She is a former (retired), award winning principal who has a relentless passion for empowering people to take on their lives with joy and love. Elizabeth is dedicated to sharing her desire to create positive and connected relationships, focusing on community and business leaders, educators and especially parents. (and yes, I even work with teens to help them see alternative perspectives.)
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Picasso’s Lovers by Jeanne Mackin
Nov 17, 2023
Picasso's Lovers by Jeanne Mackin
https://amzn.to/47flzD3
A tangled and vivid portrait of the women caught in Picasso’s charismatic orbit through the affairs, the scandals, and the art—only this time, they hold the brush.
The women of Picasso’s life are glamorous and elusive, existing in the shadow of his fame—until 1950s aspiring journalist Alana Olson determines to bring one into the light. Unsure of what to expect but bent on uncovering what really lies beneath the canvas, Alana steps into Sara Murphy’s well-guarded home to discover a past complicated by secrets and intrigue.
Sara paints a luxurious picture of the French Riviera in 1923, but also a tragic one. The more Sara reveals, the more cracks emerge in Picasso’s once-vibrant social circle—and the more Alana feels a disturbing convergence with her own life. Who are these other muses? What became of them? What will become of her?
Desperate to trace the threads, Alana dives into the glittering lives of the past. But to do so she must contend with her own reality, including a strained engagement, the male-dominated world of art journalism, and the rising threat to civil rights in America. With hard truths peeling apart around her, it turns out that the most extraordinary portrait Alana encounters is her own.
About the author
Jeanne Mackin is the author of several historical novels. Her most recent is The Beautiful American. She has worked as a journalist for several publications, and as a university research and science writer. She lives in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, with her husband, artist Steve Poleskie. Jeanne was the recipient of a creative writing fellowship from the American Antiquarian Society and her journalism has won awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Beautiful and the Wild by Peggy Townsend
Nov 17, 2023
The Beautiful and the Wild by Peggy Townsend
https://amzn.to/40HStd3
The dangers of Alaska aren't limited to storms, starvation, and grizzly bears. Sometimes the most dangerous thing is the person you love.
It’s summer in Alaska and the light surrounding the shipping-container-turned-storage shed where Liv Russo is being held prisoner is fuzzy and gray. Around her is thick forest and jagged mountains. In front of her, across a clearing, is a low-slung cabin with a single window that spills a wash of yellow light onto bare ground. Illuminated in that light is the father of her child, a man she once loved. A man who is now her jailor. Liv vows to do anything to escape.
Carrying her own secrets and a fierce need to protect her young son, Liv must navigate a new world where extreme weather, starvation, and dangerous wildlife are not the only threats she faces. With winter's arrival imminent, she knows she must reckon with her past and the choices that brought her to the unforgiving Alaskan landscape if she is ever going to make it out alive.
A story of survival in the wilds of Alaska, The Beautiful and the Wild explores the question of whether we can ever truly know the person we love—or ourselves.
About the author
Peggy Townsend is an award-winning journalist who has panhandled with street kids, taken to the skies with pararescuers, and once chased an escaped murderer through a graveyard at midnight. Her first mystery, "See Her Run," was listed as one of "13 Thrillers to Keep You Up at Night" by Kirkus Reviews. Her second book "The Thin Edge," arrived May 14, 2019 and was called "an outstanding" novel by The Associated Press. She has rafted rivers, come face-to-face with grizzly bears in Alaska and has twice lived in a van for seven weeks — which makes her seem more adventurous than she actually is. She divides her time between the Central California coast and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Be A Giant Killer: Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths by Ed Norwood
Nov 16, 2023
Be A Giant Killer: Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths by Ed Norwood
https://amzn.to/49xCwdH
Ernenterprises.org
Be A Giant Killer is an award-winning book!
Maincrest Media Book Award: Religion (Christian, Nonfiction)
Literary Titan: Gold Book Award
The Firebird Book Award: Self, Motivational
International Book Awards Finalist: Spirituality-Inspirational
Pacific Book Awards Finalist: Best Religion/Spirituality
Outstanding Creator Award: Best Writing Non-Fiction, Spirituality, Christianity, Motivational & Inspirational, and Self Help (2nd Place).
Reader's Favorite: Christian: Biblical Counseling
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award: Best Book in Inspirational
SINCE THE DAY YOU WERE BORN, there have been giants in your life. Tyrants of immense size who try to exert negative influence over your destiny. Giants try to intimidate you into inaction and apathy. They want to convince you that your past mistakes, family tree, size, and shame will always hold you back. I, too, was born with giants. When I was eight years old, twenty-seven of my relatives were massacred by cult leader Jim Jones in the Jonestown Guyana Tragedy. The shame of my own family history shadowed my life until I discovered the lessons revealed in this book, a searing expose of how our history can influence our legacy.
We were made to break the cycle and, just like men and women in the Bible, fiercely face the giants in our lives before they get passed to the next generation. Be A Giant Killer is a knockout punch to what's holding you back from your wildest dreams and best life!
"Powerful and impactful! Ed is an incredible man and friend with a very unique personal story. His passion is contagious! He identifies God's dreams for His children and the giants in the way of fulfilling these dreams. This is a must-read for anyone excited to use biblical weapons to help defeat these giants in life and chase their dreams! Get reading and let's go!" -BRUCE TOLLNER, Co-Author of Sidelined with Indianapolis Colts Coach Chuck Pagano/NFL Agent/ Owner Rep 1 which represents Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, Marcus Mariota, Ben Roethlisberger and many others.
"In Be A Giant Killer, Ed Norwood equips the reader to be able to readily identify the enemies that hinder us, and then conquer them. Defining the problem well is half the battle. This is gold to those who are ready to be victorious warriors." -BISHOP DALE C. BRONNER, D. MIN., Founder/Senior Pastor, Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, Atlanta, GA
About the author
Ed Norwood is President of ERN/The National Council of Reimbursement Advocacy and AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR of "Be A Giant Killer, Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths." He has been recognized as a unique and distinctive authority in transitional leadership and administrative laws that govern the healthcare delivery process. Ed has done hundreds of media interviews and lectures worldwide, focusing on public policy, healthcare advocacy, leadership development, and the lessons of the Jonestown Tragedy. Multi-faceted, with a creative ability to inspire his audience, Ed combines his business influence and expertise with his passion for ministry to help people flow in their dreams, destiny, and authority in life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jerry Hammond, International Tattoo Artist, Life Coach, Father & Mentor!
Nov 16, 2023
Jerry Hammond, International Tattoo Artist, Life Coach, Father & Mentor!
Jerryhammond.com
Jerry Hammond is a second-generation tattoo artist and a first-generation American citizen, a transformational life coach and tattoo artist with a unique approach to helping his clients have the best experience possible! With over 15 years of experience in the tattoo industry, Jerry has built a reputation as a skilled artist who creates meaningful tattoos that tell his clients' stories. Something unique about Jerry is his dedication to helping people transform their lives both inside and out of the tattoo studio because of his burning passion to serve and help other humans, which he always does from his heart!
Jerry's journey to becoming a transformational life coach and tattoo artist wasn't an easy one. He came from a rough background and struggled with his own traumas and personal demons as he moved to Mexico not knowing any spanish at the age of 17. But through his own wild and healing journey, he discovered his passion for helping others do the same. Today, Jerry uses his knowledge and experience to help people from all walks of life overcome their struggles and live their best lives.
One of the unique things about Jerry's approach to tattooing is that he starts each session with a meditation. This allows his clients to relax, connect with themselves, and be fully present for the tattoo experience. For Jerry, tattooing is about more than just creating a beautiful piece of art on someone's skin. It's about creating a comfortable environment to have a deep human connection where there are usually many laughs shared, many emotions, memories, knowledge, ideas, sometimes tears and always a powerful form of energy exchanged.
In addition to his work as a tattoo artist and transformational life coach, Jerry also trains others who want to learn the art of tattooing. He knows firsthand how transformative the tattoo experience can be and wants to share that with others. His teaching style is compassionate, supportive, and empowering, and he works closely with his students to help them develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Jerry's clients rave about the powerful impact he's had on their lives. Many have come to him with deep-seated traumas and limiting beliefs, and have left feeling transformed and empowered. Others come to recieve a unique piece of art and a one-of-a kind experience, either way a unique experience and bond is created with each and every person who crosses paths with Jerry. His ability to connect with people on a deep level and his own personal journey make him a powerful ally in helping others overcome their own struggles.
If you're looking for a tattoo artist and transformational life coach who can help you heal and transform your life, Jerry is the perfect choice. His unique approach and powerful presence will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to take on the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mathew Pezon, CEO of Pezon Properties, Owner of 200 Apartments with No Investors or Partners and How He Did It
Nov 16, 2023
Mathew Pezon, CEO of Pezon Properties, Owner of 200 Apartments with No Investors or Partners and How He Did It
Pezonproperties.com
About Mathew Pezon
Mat and his wife, Anna, started doing property renovations themselves in 2014 and now own over 200 rental units without any investors or partners by buying deals off market. After side hustling for almost a decade (and almost getting fired right out of college!), Mat quit his corporate job and now buys and repositions small multifamily properties full time. He'd be a great resource to share how to achieve financial freedom and scale a business to $25M in assets, starting from nothing.
Additionally, Mat is a great resource to discuss the mindset of the entrepreneur, how business processes set the business owner free, and steps entrepreneurs can take to really know their financial numbers.
There is a big place in Mat's heart for helping historically disadvantaged groups learn to invest in real estate. He donates time and resources to facilitate credit counseling, financial literacy, and real estate entrepreneurship at The Real Estate Lab in Allentown, PA. He has been educating newer investors for years and is eager to share that knowledge with your audience.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Nov 15, 2023
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
https://amzn.to/3MIuQLD
A lonely shopkeeper takes it upon herself to solve a murder in the most peculiar way in this captivating mystery by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.
Vera Wong is a lonely little old lady—ah, lady of a certain age—who lives above her forgotten tea shop in the middle of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Despite living alone, Vera is not needy, oh no. She likes nothing more than sipping on a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy detective work on the Internet about what her Gen-Z son is up to.
Then one morning, Vera trudges downstairs to find a curious thing—a dead man in the middle of her tea shop. In his outstretched hand, a flash drive. Vera doesn’t know what comes over her, but after calling the cops like any good citizen would, she sort of . . . swipes the flash drive from the body and tucks it safely into the pocket of her apron. Why? Because Vera is sure she would do a better job than the police possibly could, because nobody sniffs out a wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands. Vera knows the killer will be back for the flash drive; all she has to do is watch the increasing number of customers at her shop and figure out which one among them is the killer.
What Vera does not expect is to form friendships with her customers and start to care for each and every one of them. As a protective mother hen, will she end up having to give one of her newfound chicks to the police?
About the author
Jesse Q. Sutanto is the author of adult, YA, and children's middle grade books. She has an MSt in Creative Writing from Oxford University and a BA in English Lit from Berkeley, though she hasn't found a way of saying that without sounding obnoxious. The film rights to her women’s fiction, Dial A for Aunties, was bought by Netflix in a competitive bidding war. Her adult books include Dial A for Aunties, its sequel, Four Aunties and a Wedding, and Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. Her YA books include The Obsession, The New Girl, and Well, That Was Unexpected. Her MG books include Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit and its sequel, Theo Tan and the Iron Fan.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jon Bruner, Head of Marketing for Lumafield, Ex-Ray Vision For Engineers
Nov 15, 2023
Jon Bruner, Head of Marketing for Lumafield, Ex-Ray Vision For Engineers
Lumafield.com
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
John Bruner is the Head of Marketing at Luma Field, a startup that specializes in making industrial CT scanners. With a background in 3D printing, John joined Luma Field two years ago and has been instrumental in the company's growth and success. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of CT scanning and is passionate about helping engineers gain valuable insights into their products.
Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss brings you the hottest podcast in the world. In this episode, Chris interviews John Bruner, the Head of Marketing at Luma Field. Luma Field is a startup that manufactures industrial CT scanners, allowing engineers to gain a detailed understanding of their products without the need for destructive testing. John explains how CT scanning works, showcases some fascinating scans, and discusses the various applications of this technology. From counterfeit detection to quality control, CT scanning is revolutionizing the way engineers analyze and improve their designs.
Key topics discussed in this episode include the capabilities of Luma Field's CT scanners, the benefits of using CT scanning in engineering, and the potential for AI to enhance the analysis process. John also shares some captivating scans, including a detailed look inside an AirPods case and a glimpse into the intricate components of a Thunderbolt connector. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cutting-edge technology and its impact on various industries.
Key Takeaways:
Luma Field's industrial CT scanners provide engineers with x-ray vision, allowing them to analyze the internal structure of their products without destructive testing.
CT scanning is a valuable tool for quality control, counterfeit detection, and product development in industries ranging from aerospace to consumer goods.
Luma Field's software and AI co-pilot enhance the analysis process, providing engineers with valuable insights and recommendations for materials, design improvements, and more.
CT scanning is an accessible and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods of analysis, offering detailed 3D models and cross-sectional views of products.
The applications of CT scanning are vast, from inspecting electronics and packaging to studying natural specimens and works of art.
Notable Quotes:
"Our scanners are used by engineers for diagnostics. They look inside physical products, everything from electronics to consumer packaging to footwear." - John Bruner
"CT scanning lets engineers look at their products in cross-section in incredible detail." - John Bruner
"Our vision is that more and more things will be inspected at 100% so that engineers really know what they're delivering to their customers." - John Bruner
"CT scanning satisfies that wish for X-ray vision, allowing us to look inside things and understand how the world works." - John Bruner
"Understanding our world in ways we've never seen before is the power of CT scanning." - John Bruner
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Larry Diamond, Co-Founder and US CEO of Zip a Leading Financial Services Company
Nov 15, 2023
Larry Diamond, Co-Founder and US CEO of Zip a Leading Financial Services Company
https://zip.co/us
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Larry Diamond is the co-founder and CEO of Zip, a leading financial services company that offers innovative payment solutions. With a background in retail technology and investment banking, Larry co-founded Zip in 2013 with the goal of disrupting the traditional credit card model. Today, Zip is listed as an ASX company and has millions of customers globally.
Summary:
Larry Diamond, co-founder and CEO of Zip, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss how Zip is disrupting the world of financial services with its innovative payment solutions. Zip offers a "credit card of tomorrow" for underserved customers, allowing them to pay later and build their credit profile over time. With a focus on customer-centricity, Zip aims to be the first payment choice everywhere and every day.
Key Takeaways:
Zip is a buy now pay later service that provides flexible and accessible payment options for customers.
Customers can use Zip at various merchants and even generate a virtual credit card for purchases anywhere.
Zip's underwriting process takes into account alternative data assets in addition to FICO scores.
Merchants can integrate Zip into their e-commerce platforms easily, leading to increased conversion rates and sales.
Zip is focused on responsible lending and encourages customers to pay back their purchases quickly.
Quotes:
"We want to disrupt the world of financial services and provide a credit card of tomorrow for the customer of tomorrow." - Larry Diamond
"Zip is the product that customers have gravitated to for its flexibility and ease of use." - Larry Diamond
"We use a range of alternative data assets in our underwriting process to better understand customers." - Larry Diamond
"Zip's integration with e-commerce platforms has led to a 20% increase in conversion and top-line sales for merchants." - Larry Diamond
"We encourage customers to pay back their purchases quickly and responsibly." - Larry Diamond
Biography
Meet Larry Diamond, the unstoppable force behind Zip Co's meteoric rise as a global fintech leader. As the Global CEO, Larry's entrepreneurial saga unfurls across continents, beginning in Sydney and crossing the ocean to New York, culminating in Zip Co's status as an international fintech behemoth.
Larry isn't just a CEO; he is a visionary, a trailblazer whose story illustrates the potent combination of grit, innovation, and strategic acumen. Co-founding Zip Co in 2013, Larry propelled the company on a trajectory of exponential growth, securing its position in the global fintech ecosystem. This remarkable journey has seen Zip Co extend its reach beyond Australia, with Larry at the helm, forging partnerships with leading international brands and retailers.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – VisionMaker, Your Vision Made Easy by James Ballidis
Nov 14, 2023
VisionMaker, Your Vision Made Easy by James Ballidis
https://vision-maker.net
Biography
James Ballidis is a CEO mentor, WSJ best selling author, lawyer, and entrepreneur.
Wouldn't you like to create - not just a ordinary vision, as most of us have tried - but a compelling vision, that acts as a magnet for your business, employees, customers and profits? Impossible some say, but the proof is there.
We must control the vision killers, and an evolution is needed in the way we create our visions, from Find My Why, to Find Our Why.
He has mentored CEOs to double and triple revenue, and helped those CEOs stuck at 6 or 7 figures. It starts with Vision, in an evolutionary way.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest by William Vanderbloemen
Nov 14, 2023
Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest by William Vanderbloemen
https://amzn.to/467qTXS
Want to stand out from the crowd? We have studied 30,000 top leaders and have discovered the 12 habits they share that make them as rare as a unicorn. Learn these habits, and you’ll be one of the best at whatever you do!
How do I stand out? How do I become irreplaceable? With a crowded workforce, an unstable job landscape, and the rise of AI, these questions are the ones that everyone either is or should be asking.
William Vanderbloemen has asked these questions over the past 15 years while running one of the world’s top executive search firms. Through extensive research of over 30,000 top leaders and proprietary data, Vanderbloemen has identified the 12 habits that the best of the best have in common. Traits such as authenticity, responsiveness, agility, and the ability to problem solve, among others.
Each habit includes information on What We Know (the hard data behind why the habit is so transformative), What We’ve Seen (first-hand accounts by high-achieving professionals on how they live the habit), and What We Do (simple ways to build this habit into your daily routine). Be the Unicorn will help you:
Discover the top twelve soft skills the most successful leaders, the top 1%, have.
Understand how to develop these soft skills in your own life for better job success.
Learn how to apply soft skills to interpersonal relationships outside of work.
Understand how these soft skills can be applied in different work environments and job fields, especially with the rise of AI technology.
About the author
William Vanderbloemen is an entrepreneur, pastor, speaker, author, and CEO and Founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, an executive search firm serving churches, ministries, and faith-based organizations.
William has combined over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of Executive Search to provide churches with a unique offering: a deep understanding of local church work with the very best knowledge and practices of professional executive search.
Prior to his founding Vanderbloemen Search Group, William studied executive search under a mentor with over 25 years of executive search at the highest level. His learning taught him the very best corporate practices, including the search strategies used by the internationally known firm Russell Reynolds.
William also has experience as a Manager in Human Resources in a Fortune 200 company, where he focused on integration of corporate culture and succession planning.
All of these experiences have come together with his pastoral work to form a unique gift for helping churches and ministries build great teams by finding their key staff.
Prior to executive search, William led growth and innovation in churches in North Carolina, Alabama, and Houston. During his time in Alabama, William had the chance to help rebuild and relocate an ailing congregation and lead them to new levels of growth. At 31, he was elected Senior Pastor for the First Presbyterian Church of Houston, a church of about 5000 adults and 1500 children strong. It is Houston’s oldest congregation.
William is regularly invited to speak across the country in both church services and as a resource to churches and conferences on leadership.
He is a regular contributor to several major publications including Forbes where he covers topics about having a strong faith and building a business, Fortune, and Outreach Magazine. He has also been published through Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Inc.
His book "Next: Pastoral Succession That Works" on effective pastoral leadership and succession was released through Baker Books in September 2014. His most recent book, "Search: The Pastoral Search Committee Handbook," the practical guide to the pastor search process, was released through B&H Publishing in June 2016.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ketan Thakker, Chief Executive Officer at RDE, Inc. and Restaurant.com
Nov 14, 2023
Ketan Thakker, Chief Executive Officer at RDE, Inc. and Restaurant.com
Restaurant.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Ketan Thakker is an accomplished executive with a track record of infusing innovation into established industries. He has a specialization in online marketplaces and has founded companies such as TripRental.com and served as CFO for Apartments.com. Currently, he is the CEO at RDE Incorporated and Restaurant.com.
Summary:
Ketan Thakker, CEO of Restaurant.com, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the company's mission and how it helps independent restaurants thrive. Restaurant.com is a digital tech and marketing company that focuses on independent specialty cuisines. They work with over 10,000 restaurants nationwide, offering marketing programs and incentives to drive customers to these establishments. Keaton also talks about the recent acquisition of CardCash.com, a secondary gift card market, and how it complements their existing business. Despite the challenges faced during the pandemic, Restaurant.com has managed to keep the lights on and is now thriving as people return to dining out.
Key Takeaways:
Restaurant.com focuses on independent restaurants, offering marketing programs and incentives to drive customers to these establishments.
They have over 10,000 restaurants nationwide participating in their program, catering to a variety of cuisines.
Restaurant.com also serves as an incentive company for businesses, allowing them to use gift cards to incentivize employees or customers.
The recent acquisition of CardCash.com allows customers to buy and sell gift cards at a discount, providing additional savings opportunities.
Despite the challenges faced during the pandemic, Restaurant.com has managed to keep the lights on and is now thriving as people return to dining out.
Quotes:
"We focus on the independent specialty cuisines that are one-offs, but they need distribution, visibility, and everything." - Ketan Thakker
"We're a B2C consumer, and then we're an incentive company to the businesses as well." - Ketan Thakker
"We're in the process of acquiring another company called CardCash.com, a secondary market for gift cards." - Ketan Thakker
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Accounting Fundamentals: A Non-Finance Manager’s Guide to Finance and Accounting by Shihan Sheriff
Nov 13, 2023
Accounting Fundamentals: A Non-Finance Manager's Guide to Finance and Accounting by Shihan Sheriff
https://amzn.to/3QZk0DS
Moneymasterhq.com
The only guide required for Non-Finance Managers and Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Students!
Are you frustrated by the complexities of Finance and Accounting?
Do you find reading financial statements overwhelming and intimidating?
As a business owner or manager, you know that finance and accounting are critical aspects of running any successful enterprise. But unfortunately, for many people, it is a complicated topic full of jargon that can be confusing and daunting. The lack of financial literacy can lead to costly mistakes, missed opportunities, and unnecessary stress.
Imagine if you had a clear and concise guide that could help you easily master the basics of finance and accounting. Well, there is. This book was written to empower you with strong financial acumen so that you can make better, informed decisions in your career and business.
Here are some topics you will learn about:
The Principles of Finance and Accounting: Easy to grasp Accounting Principles and Financial practices to equip you with the knowledge you need to manage financial matters without frustration or confusion.
Basic Financial Terms: 23 Financial terms explained in a way that anyone can understand, so you can confidently engage in conversations with any finance professional.
Financial Analysis: Learn how to read a financial statement like a pro, this will enable you to analyze and gauge the financial performance of any business.
Business Budgeting and Forecasting: Gain the tools and strategies needed to navigate the intricacies of business planning, create realistic budgets, and make accurate business forecasts.
Don't let your lack of financial knowledge hinder your ability to grow a profitable business or build a successful career. With this book as your trusted resource, you too can build financial confidence … in as little as 7 days!
It’s time to make the decision today to invest in your Financial Empowerment. Are you ready to embark on a journey toward Financial Mastery?
About the author
Shihan Sheriff, from Sri Lanka, is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer at Esanjo and Vice President of Finance at Nomod, a Y Combinator-backed global business based in Dubai, U.A.E.
Holding two MBA degrees and currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration, he is a member of several esteemed global accounting bodies: CIMA (UK), CPA (Australia), CGMA (USA), and UAECA (UAE).
With 18+ years of finance and accounting experience, including 11 years as a CFO/VP, he excels in diverse industries. Shihan is also the founder of MoneyMasterHQ.com.
Beyond work, Shihan loves acquiring new skills and helping others learn finance and accounting, striving to improve the world.
His passions include spending time with family and watching cricket, tennis, and football.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jeanne Omlor, 7 figure Coach for Coaches and Consultants
Nov 13, 2023
Jeanne Omlor, 7-figure Coach for Coaches and Consultants
https://jeanneomlor.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Jeanne Omlor is a business strategist, seven-figure online business coach, and certified servant leadership executive coach. At 54 years old, she went from being a solo parent in deep debt to building a million-dollar online business in just 17 months. She has since scaled her business to multimillions in four years and has helped over 400 businesses thrive online.
Summary:
Jeanne Omlor is a business strategist and online business coach who helps coaches and consultants scale their businesses without complicated tech or advertising costs. She emphasizes the importance of simplicity and emotional connection in building a successful coaching business. Jeanne believes in the power of servant leadership and helping others reach their full potential while maximizing profits. She encourages coaches to highlight their value, establish a clear target market, and avoid undervaluing their offers. Jeanne's coaching programs focus on providing a laser-focused strategy and a frustration-free pathway to success.
Key Takeaways:
Coaches often overcomplicate the process of building a successful coaching business.
Diamond clients are those who are committed to achieving their goals and are willing to put in the work.
Many coaches struggle to get clients and undervalue their offers.
Servant leadership involves dropping ego and helping others succeed.
Emotional connection and transparency are essential in coaching.
Quotes:
"Human beings overcomplicate everything. Even when given something simple, they'll look for ways to make it more complex." - Jeanne Omlor
"Diamond clients are people who say they want something and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it." - Jeanne Omlor
"You don't always need certification. There are certain things people are really great at, and there's no certification. They're just good at it." - Jeanne Omlor
"Highlight your value, recognize it, and know how to package and sell it." - Jeanne Omlor
"Servant leadership is about helping others without positioning ourselves above them." - Jeanne Omlor
Biography
Jeanne Omlor is a Business Strategist, Online Business Coach, and certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach. At 54 years old she was a solo parent in deep debt and got herself online and to $1M in 17 months, without ads, and has since scaled to multi-millions in 4 years. Her company has helped over 380 businesses to thrive online. She is emotionally connected to helping others make money, as she lived in lack for years and overcame that mindset. She is now helping as many people as she can to maximize profits and reach their full potential while being the visionary they're destined to be.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The $100M Journey: Your Guide to Growing the Business of Your Dreams without Going off the Cliff by John St Pierre
Nov 13, 2023
The $100M Journey: Your Guide to Growing the Business of Your Dreams without Going off the Cliff by John St Pierre
https://amzn.to/49z2kG5
The $100M Journey: Your Guide To Growing The Business Of Your Dreams Without Going Off The Cliff! is an inspiring and thought-provoking read about an entrepreneur's wild journey and turnaround. It is written for entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) who seek to achieve their wildest dreams of entrepreneurship while navigating growth challenges and avoiding potential failures.
After making fatal errors in aggressively growing a business, the author was fired from the company he cofounded after 15 years of building it to over $50M in global revenues. The author took this failure as an opportunity to learn from his mistakes, find his True North, and develop a Strategic Plan with the 7 Principles that he used to effectively and successfully grow a business to over $100M, the right way!
The $100M Journey is an essential read for anyone looking to build a successful, profitable, and sustainable business. The author provides an in-depth look at how to build a successful company while avoiding some of the most common pitfalls and mistakes entrepreneurs make.
In The $100M Journey, the author outlines the 7 Principles of Entrepreneurial Success that must be mastered to break through the Messy Middle, overcome the Growth Paradox, and build a long-lasting business asset. Those principles are:
- Principle I: Protect and Grow Your Equity - How entrepreneurs must build and protect their equity and control of their business
- Principle II: Build Your Own Capital - How entrepreneurs must build their own capital by generating net operating cash flows versus relying on bank debt or outside investment
- Principle III: Reinvest Smartly - How entrepreneurs must reinvest wisely and patiently into their growth to build a High-Performance business
- Principle IV: Build a Culture of Intrapreneurship - How entrepreneurs must fully engage their leadership teams and provide them an opportunity to participate in equity appreciation
- Principle V: Protect the House - How entrepreneurs must strategically assess and manage internal and external risk factors that can harm the business
- Principle VI: Access Owner's Liquidity - How entrepreneurs can build their balance sheet's strength and access its liquidity
- Principle VII: Move from CEO to Chairperson - How entrepreneurs must replace themselves operationally to strategically rise above the business
The $100M Journey provides in-depth knowledge to help you design a Strategic Plan for building a High-Performance business. With the tools and resources in the accompanying workbook, you'll be equipped to reach your goals and dreams.
Are you ready to take control of your entrepreneurial journey? It's time to Kick Some Ass, take action, and achieve the success you've always dreamed of achieving!
Biography
John St Pierre is an accomplished entrepreneur with an incredible depth of experiences from both significant failures and successes. John has co-founded and led two companies he built and scaled to over $50M+ in global revenues. One of which he lost dramatically, while the other grew to $100M+ by implementing his entrepreneurial learnings. Empowering others on the Entrepreneurs United podcast, John is a trusted investor, speaker, and mentor to many entrepreneurs in the business world today.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Claire Chandler, President and Founder of Talent Boost on Executive Leadership
Nov 12, 2023
Claire Chandler, President and Founder of Talent Boost on Executive Leadership
Clairechandler.net
Biography
President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in aligning HR and business leaders so they can deliver strategic outcomes… both today and in the future. She taps into over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. She has broad-based expertise in management team due diligence, organizational design, acquisition integration and onboarding, strategic planning, executive coaching, and performance acceleration.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Claire Chandler is the President and Founder of Talent Boost. With over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership, Claire specializes in aligning HR and business leaders to deliver strategic outcomes. She helps leadership teams work together more effectively and accelerate their business growth.
Summary:
Claire Chandler joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and her personal journey as a cancer survivor. Claire emphasizes the importance of engaging and nurturing the right people in an organization to drive growth. She also highlights the need for leaders to adapt to the changing workforce, particularly with the rise of the gig economy and remote work. Claire shares insights from her upcoming book, "Growth on Purpose," which explores the four pillars of her methodology for expanding businesses without losing top talent.
Key Takeaways:
The culture of an organization is shaped by its leaders and drives its success.
The younger generation, such as millennials and Gen Z, advocate for themselves and demand purpose and fulfillment in their work.
The three pillars of sustainable business growth are people, processes, and performance.
AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and enhance productivity, but leaders must be open to embracing it.
The gig economy and remote work offer opportunities for organizations to tap into talent from around the world.
Quotes:
"Culture drives success, and leaders are the ones who shape the culture." - Claire Chandler
"Entrepreneurs understand that perfection is a myth." - Claire Chandler
"The rise of the gig economy is changing the way organizations approach talent acquisition and retention." - Claire Chandler
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Beautiful Challenge, Building Healthy Relationships by Michael T. Brown
Nov 12, 2023
A Beautiful Challenge, Building Healthy Relationships by Michael T. Brown
Brownsleadership.com
Building healthy relationships is a beautiful and rewarding challenge. A Beautiful Challenge provides you with practical strategies and inspiration needed to strengthen all of your relationships. Learn to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts more peacefully and create a positive atmosphere where your relationships can thrive.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Michael T. Brown is a licensed professional counselor, leader, and author. With over 20 years of experience, he has been empowering individuals, families, and businesses through counseling and consulting services. He is the principal of Brown's Leadership Consulting and has authored two books, "Born to Achieve" and "A Beautiful Challenge."
Summary:
Michael T. Brown joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his book, "A Beautiful Challenge: Building Healthy Relationships." In the interview, Michael shares his journey as a licensed counselor and leader, and how he helps individuals, families, and organizations overcome challenges and reach their full potential. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the value of people, leading by example, creating a positive working environment, articulating a clear vision, and allowing for the creativity of others. Michael also highlights the significance of self-care and how it contributes to effective leadership.
Key Takeaways:
Successful and healthy relationships must be fought for and won.
People are the most valuable asset in any organization.
Leaders should lead by example and actively participate in the work.
A positive working environment fosters collaboration and productivity.
Clearly articulating the vision helps align everyone towards a common goal.
Allowing for the creativity of others enhances innovation and growth.
Quotes:
"Successful and healthy relationships are not inherited. They must be fought for and won." - Michael T. Brown
"People fuel success, and every person has intrinsic value." - Michael T. Brown
"Leaders who create a ladder for leadership realize that they're not going to have to worry about their own shine." - Michael T. Brown
"Self-care is not selfish. We can't serve from an empty well." - Michael T. Brown
Biography
With great purpose and pasion Michael T. Brown, LPC (Licensed Professional Couselor) has been empowering individuals, families, businesses and communities with tremendous success, for over 20 years.
Michael serves as the Principal of Browns’ Leadership Consulting, which provides counseling support to individuals and families; consulting services to organizations and businesses.
Michael also served as a national trainer for the Why Try, LLC; one of the nation’s leading resilience education programs that specializes in student achievement. Michael also partnered with the DC Office of the Attorney General – to serve as a trainer for their Violence Interrupter program since 2020.
Michael Authored – Born to Achieve (2012) & A Beautiful Challenge (2017). In 2013, Michael hosted – The Brown Bag with Michael T. Brown on Blog Talk Radio, interviewing some key community difference makers and flashing the spotlight on the pertinent issues facing our society.
Michael is committed to empowering others & communities through education, inspiration mobilization. Michael also enjoys spending time with family and friends.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jack Gourdji Executive Director of AFYBA, Supporting the Largest Network of Religious Zionist Schools in Israel
Nov 12, 2023
Jack Gourdji Executive Director of AFYBA, Supporting the Largest Network of Religious Zionist Schools in Israel
Afyba.org
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Jack Gourdji is the Executive Director of the American Friends of Yeshiva Bnei Akiva (AFYBA). He has 12 years of experience as the Executive Director of Jewish institutions and has worked with schools for children with special needs and adult day programs. Jack holds a BA from Hofstra University and has served on the board of a synagogue in West Hempstead, New York.
Summary:
Jack Gourdji, the Executive Director of AFYBA, discusses the organization's mission to support Israeli schools and promote education in Israel. AFYBA is the American arm of Israeli institutions that have 70 schools in Israel, including boys schools, girls schools, and schools that combine army training with studies. The organization aims to raise awareness and funds to provide top-notch education and develop future leaders in Israel. Jack emphasizes the importance of support from the United States in achieving these goals.
Key Takeaways:
AFYBA supports 70 diverse schools in Israel, including music schools, art schools, and schools focused on technology and leadership development.
The organization aims to develop leadership and character in students, preparing them to become future leaders in Israel.
AFYBA provides various ways for people to contribute, including donations to specific schools or programs and support for the war effort in Israel.
The Kaddish service offered by AFYBA allows individuals to have the Kaddish prayer said on behalf of their deceased loved ones.
AFYBA's focus is on raising awareness and support for their schools in Israel, rather than opening schools in America.
Quotes:
"Our goal is to make individuals aware of what we do and what these kids turn out to be." - Jack Gourdji
"We want to do more and more things to give students the best possible education." - Jack Gourdji
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Generous Influencers: You Hold the Key to Creating a Positive Impact by Robert Kaelin
Nov 11, 2023
Generous Influencers: You Hold the Key to Creating a Positive Impact by Robert Kaelin
https://amzn.to/49JZFtB
Robertjkaelin.com
We all desire to leave a legacy. We all desire to create impact. Often, we struggle with where to start. Look no further.
Generous Influencers is a collection of practical tools, inspiring stories, and expert advice to help you understand influence, your unique purpose, and how you use these to create positive impact in your community and beyond. You will be moved to action through an invitation to an abundant, prosperous life. Despite the tendency for people to achieve success at the expense of others, Robert calls all into the endless possibilities unlocked when we operate in service of others. Whether you are looking for a feel-good read or some inspiration to put your values into action, there is something inspiring here for everyone.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Robert Kaelin is an author, speaker, trainer, and coach. He graduated with a degree in leadership from Faith International University and is the founder of Counterculture Leadership, which helps equip leaders to reach their full potential. He is also the founder of Generous Influencers, a non-profit organization that aims to influence communities with generosity through community events and building local partnerships.
Summary:
Robert Kaelin joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his upcoming book, "Generous Influencers: You Hold the Key to Creating a Positive Impact." In the interview, Robert emphasizes the importance of generosity in leadership and how it can create a positive impact on others. He shares personal stories and experiences that shaped his perspective on generosity and offers practical advice on how to add value to others. Robert also talks about the importance of gratitude and reflection in becoming a generous influencer.
Key Takeaways:
Generosity is a key component of effective leadership and can create a positive impact on others.
Adding value to others is the essence of generosity, and it can be done in various ways.
Wholeness is essential in becoming a generous influencer, and it involves spiritual, physical, mental, and relational aspects.
Time is a valuable resource, and being intentional with it can lead to making a positive impact on others.
Reflecting on one's life and being grateful can help cultivate a generous mindset.
Quotes:
"Generosity is the key component of any good leader."
"Adding value to another person is the essence of generosity."
"Change leaders change lives, and transformation happens within."
"The world is full of generous people, and if you can't find one, be one."
"Generosity is about pouring from a cup that's already full."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Everyone Is Afraid: A Fable of Fear, Friendship, and Flourishing by Ron Macklin
Nov 10, 2023
Everyone Is Afraid: A Fable of Fear, Friendship, and Flourishing by Ron Macklin
https://amzn.to/3sDdo4m
Macklinconnection.com
In an age where exterior accomplishments and societal validation measure success, one man dares to ask the unspoken question: What if everyone is afraid? Ron discovers the universality of fear and embarks on a journey through his memories, life lessons, and an unexpected encounter with Dr. Jerko. Inspired by the true stories of his challenges and a room full of top executives, this captivating fable unravels the intricate tapestry of fear woven into the fabric of every human soul.
Join Alex, Sheri, Teddy, Bhavani, Desiree, Evi, Peter, and a cast of relatable characters as their narratives intertwine, revealing the stories we keep hidden, the shields we construct, and the truths we often deny. Based on vulnerable conversations and decades of personal experience, this poignant tale is not just about fear but the profound moments of realization, understanding, and connection that come when we confront it.
Amidst the trials, regrets, and hidden moments each character faces, readers will find reflections of their own lives and the shared human experience of fear. Ron’s story is an invitation – to drop the shields, embrace the learning, and discover that beneath our individual stories, we are united in our fears and our courage.
Embark on this transformative journey and find solace in the realization that while everyone may be afraid, we are never alone in our fear. Dive into this tale of discovery and come out with a renewed understanding of the human spirit.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Ron Macklin is an author and leadership expert who has spent over 20 years studying and implementing effective team-building strategies. He is the creator of the Macklin Connection Method and the founder of Macklin Connection, a company that helps organizations build strong and successful teams. Ron has a degree in engineering and has led teams that set world records and won numerous awards for customer satisfaction. His new book, "Everyone is Afraid: A Fable of Fear, Friendship, and Flourishing," explores the power of vulnerability and connection in building successful teams.
Summary:
Ron Macklin joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his new book, "Everyone is Afraid: A Fable of Fear, Friendship, and Flourishing." Ron shares insights from his 20-year journey in building and leading teams, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and connection in creating successful organizations. He explains how fear can hold individuals and teams back and offers strategies for overcoming fear and building authentic relationships. Ron also discusses the power of self-directed teams and the role of culture in shaping organizational success.
Key Takeaways:
Building authentic relationships requires vulnerability and open communication.
Fear can prevent individuals and teams from reaching their full potential.
Self-directed teams can be more innovative and resilient than hierarchical organizations.
Dignity and respect are essential for creating a positive work culture.
Recognizing and challenging the stories we tell ourselves can lead to personal and professional growth.
Quotes:
"The more powerful people I met in the world, successful and capable, they talked about their fears." - Ron Macklin
"When we can notice that we're afraid, there's nothing wrong with being afraid." - Ron Macklin
"Teams that are self-directed and have open communication outperform hierarchical teams." - Ron Macklin
"People come to work every day to do a good job and make a difference." - Ron Macklin
"Building authentic relationships requires dropping our shields and embracing vulnerability." - Ron Macklin
Biography
Ron realized early in his engineering career that he had a passion for building and leading teams. And he realized that to succeed,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Living in Color : A Love Story, In Sickness and in Health by Mike Murphy
Nov 10, 2023
Living in Color : A Love Story, In Sickness and in Health by Mike Murphy
https://amzn.to/3FRTfdQ
Mountainsofhope.com
Mike Murphy’s dream came true when he found the love of his life. Nine months later, he found a lump in her breast that would change the course of their love story forever. In this moving and honest memoir, Mike tells the story of his wife Margot’s nine-year battle with cancer and the courageous attitude with which she lived each day of her life. He also offers a window into the often-overlooked role of the caregiver, sharing his own struggles with unflinching honesty, humor and insight.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Mike Murphy is a bestselling author, speaker, coach, and consultant. He is the founder of the Love from Margo Foundation, which he started in 2012 to honor his late wife, Margo Murphy, who battled advanced cancer courageously for nine years. Mike is also the owner of the Mountains of Hope healing retreat center in Medellin, Colombia. He is passionate about helping people manifest their deepest dreams and live a fulfilling life.
Summary:
Mike Murphy joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his journey and the work he does at the Mountains of Hope healing retreat center. Mike shares his personal story of loss and how it inspired him to create a space where people can heal and transform their lives. He talks about the various modalities and techniques used at the retreat center, such as brain mapping, neurofeedback, and pulse electromagnetic frequency therapy. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking control of our own health and well-being and shares his insights on the power of intention and manifestation. He also discusses his bestselling book, "The Creation Frequency," and how it can help people tap into the power of the universe to manifest their dreams.
Key Takeaways:
The Mountains of Hope healing retreat center in Medellin, Colombia, offers a range of modalities and techniques to help people heal and transform their lives.
Brain mapping, neurofeedback, and pulse electromagnetic frequency therapy are some of the modalities used at the retreat center.
Taking control of our own health and well-being is crucial, and we should be our own advocates in the medical system.
The power of intention and manifestation can help us create the life we desire.
Mike's book, "The Creation Frequency," provides tools and techniques to tap into the power of the universe and manifest our dreams.
Quotes:
"Everything in your life always has to start with a thought and emotion attached to it, a desire, and then it comes from the field of infinite possibilities into the physical reality." - Mike Murphy
"We have to be our own advocate. We have to do our own research, trust our gut, our intuition, and follow our heart." - Mike Murphy
"You are a powerful creator. You came here to create something. This physical life is a gift." - Mike Murphy
About the author
Mike Murphy is a bestselling author, speaker, coach and consultant committed to helping people around the world manifest their deepest dreams. His first book, Love Unfiltered was released in September 2014 and instantly became a best-seller.
He draws from his experience as an entrepreneur who has built solid multi-million dollar businesses, notably auto dealerships and commercial real-estate. He is President and Owner of the Oakland Automotive Group, a role he has held for nearly two decades.
Mike is also the founder of the Love from Margot Foundation, which he started in 2012 in honor of his late wife, Margot Murphy, who battled advanced cancer courageously for 9 years before she passed away in 2011. The foundation supports underinsured and low-income women suffering from advanced cancer with emergency funds, education, and resources direly needed in their efforts towards healing and recovery.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dan Cooper: Based on the Real Story of the Relentless Pursuit of the Northwest Orient Flight 305 Hijacker D.B. Cooper by Jude Morrow
Nov 09, 2023
Dan Cooper: Based on the Real Story of the Relentless Pursuit of the Northwest Orient Flight 305 Hijacker D.B. Cooper by Jude Morrow
https://amzn.to/47nR2Ts
In the chilling haze of a Pacific Northwest evening, on November 24, 1971, a mysterious man calling himself ‘Dan Cooper’ boards Northwest Orient Flight 305. Armed with a briefcase bomb and dark shades to mask his intent, he swiftly extorts $200,000 along with four parachutes and disappears mid-flight, leaping into the unknown from a Boeing 727’s aft staircase.
Using real case evidence and eye-witness testimonies, Jude Morrow has crafted an authentic and creative duel narrative of why 'Dan Cooper', or 'D.B. Cooper' as he became popularly known, committed the crime that he did, and the relentless efforts of the FBI to track him down.
Beneath the hijacker's enigmatic facade lies a past intertwined with rural Canada, service in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and daring aid-drops in war-torn Vietnam.
As the world grapples with his audacious crime, relentless FBI agent Clifford Harding finds himself consumed by the chase for 'D.B Cooper'. Young, sharp, yet teetering on the edge of obsession, Harding’s pursuit blurs the line between justice and vendetta. With shadows from ‘Dan’s’ past looming and Harding’s intentions growing murkier, one is left to wonder: Who is the real villain in the hijacking? Will Harding unravel the mystery, or become its next casualty?
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Jude Morrow is an author and speaker who has written books about his experiences as an autistic child in the mainstream school system. He has also worked as a social worker and in business. Jude's latest book, "Dan Cooper," is a historical fiction based on the real story of the DB Cooper hijacking.
Eric Ulis is a former professional card counter and blackjack player. He has a deep interest in the DB Cooper mystery and has been involved in various TV shows and events related to the case. Eric is the organizer and founder of CooperCon, an annual event dedicated to all things DB Cooper.
Summary:
Jude Morrow and Eric Ulis join Chris Voss to discuss the DB Cooper mystery and Jude's latest book, "Dan Cooper." They delve into the details of the hijacking, including Cooper's demands and the subsequent investigation. Jude explains how he crafted a believable character based on the limited information available about Cooper. Eric shares insights from his research and involvement in the DB Cooper community. They also discuss CooperCon, an annual event that brings together enthusiasts and experts to discuss the case.
Key Takeaways:
DB Cooper was an unknown man who hijacked a plane in 1971, demanded a ransom, and then jumped out of the plane with the money and parachutes.
Cooper's identity and fate remain a mystery, as he was never found or heard from again.
Cooper's calm and collected demeanor, lack of profanity, and knowledge of aviation suggest he may have had some experience in the field.
The DB Cooper case continues to captivate people's imaginations, and events like CooperCon provide a platform for discussion and exploration of the mystery.
Quotes:
"Guy gets on plane. Guy gets money and parachutes. Guy disappears, never to be found or heard from again." - Chris Voss
"He's a guy that looks like everybody and sounds like nobody." - Jude Morrow
"Cooper was a boring old fart, and that's how he got away with it." - Jude Morrow
"DB Cooper is a mystery wrapped in an enigma." - Chris Voss
About the author
Born on the 7th of August 1990 in Derry, Jude Morrow is an autistic best-selling author, TEDx Speaker, and the founder of Neurodiversity Training International. Jude's debut memoir, Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?, won the gold medal at the Living Now Book Awards in 2021. Jude is a touring motivational speaker, demonstrating how autistic people can grow to live happy and successful lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Awakening: A Journey from Medication to Meditation by Karina Cury
Nov 09, 2023
Awakening: A Journey from Medication to Meditation by Karina Cury
Karina.life
https://amzn.to/3FRJNav
Let the story of Karina's resilience in overcoming childhood trauma and depression serve as your guiding light on the path to spiritual awakening.
Find inspiration in her journey as she breaks free from the grip of antidepressant dependency, embracing holistic living and life coaching to rediscover inner joy.
Karina's hard-won wisdom, gained through triumphing over adversity, will illuminate your own route to self-empowerment and purpose. This inspirational book shares her roadmap to liberation; use it as a spark for your own profound spiritual reawakening.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Karina Curry is a holistic life guide, author, and certified holistic health coach. She is dedicated to helping others thrive through self-compassion, mindful living, and spiritual growth. Karina's own journey from rock bottom to rebirth taught her the power of integrative techniques, including meditation and emotional healing. She now guides clients to rediscover their inner light and live a life of greater meaning and joy.
Summary:
Karina Curry joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss her book, "Awakening: A Journey from Medication to Meditation," and her approach to holistic health and wellness. Karina shares her personal journey from struggling with depression and relying on medication to finding lasting change through self-compassion, mindfulness, and spiritual growth. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit in achieving overall well-being. Karina also discusses the benefits of meditation and the use of psychedelics in healing and personal transformation. She offers one-on-one and group coaching services to support individuals in their own journeys of self-discovery and healing.
Key Takeaways:
Holistic health involves addressing the mind, body, and spirit for overall well-being.
Self-love is essential for personal growth and happiness.
Meditation can be a powerful tool for reducing anxiety and depression.
Psychedelics, when used responsibly and with guidance, can aid in healing and personal transformation.
It is important to have open and honest conversations about expectations and values in relationships.
Quotes:
"Holistic means working on the mind, body, and spirit. It's a total lifestyle change." - Karina Curry
"You are responsible for your own happiness. Take charge of your own health and life." - Karina Curry
"Psychedelics are not drugs, they are plant medicine. They can heal and transform." - Karina Curry
"Marriage should be based on friendship, shared values, and open communication." - Karina Curry
Biography
Karina Cury is a holistic life coach and author. She specializes in empowering her clients to uncover hidden blocks that may be holding them back from their true potential, then guides them to find fulfillment, balance and inner peace.
Many of her clients have suffered from depression and found themselves in a downward spiral of medications, which only masked the issues and made them worse. Through a holistic and personalized compassionate approach, she supports their journey of growth and self-discovery, to free themselves of the chains that have been binding them.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Katie Wrigley, Transformational Coach & Cognomovement Practitioner on Healing Trauma
Nov 09, 2023
Katie Wrigley, Transformational Coach & Cognomovement Practitioner on Healing Trauma
Katiewrigley.com/chrisvoss
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Katie Wrigley is a transformational coach and a cognitive movement practitioner. She specializes in helping clients overcome trauma and chronic pain using principles from cognitive movement. Katie has personal experience with debilitating pain and trauma, which led her to develop her unique method for fast relief and healing.
Summary:
Katie Wrigley is a transformational coach and cognitive movement practitioner who helps clients overcome trauma and chronic pain. Cognitive movement uses a ball and specific body and eye movements to shift energy and create new neural pathways in the brain. This method allows for faster and easier healing from chronic conditions. Katie's approach is rooted in the understanding that pain and trauma are stored in the body and can be released through targeted movement and emotional processing. She works with clients virtually and in person, tailoring her sessions to each individual's needs.
Key Takeaways:
Cognitive movement uses a ball and specific body and eye movements to shift energy and create new neural pathways in the brain.
Pain and trauma are stored in the body and can be released through targeted movement and emotional processing.
Cognitive movement can provide fast relief from symptoms of chronic conditions and help clients transform their trauma and pain.
Katie works with clients virtually and in person, tailoring her sessions to each individual's needs.
Quotes:
"We start to shift energy low to high and we go deep into the neurology." - Katie Wrigley
"The body can manifest pain, chronic pain, unrelenting fibromyalgia, all of those other things... until those emotions are felt, they're dealt with, the body knows you're listening." - Katie Wrigley
Biography
After running from herself until she reached her early 40s, using anything she could find to numb out, including losing herself in a demanding career in Corporate for over 20 years, Katie found herself disabled in her early 40s, after several years of increasingly severe chronic pain.
Traditional medicine continued to fail her as diagnoses piled up, including:
✨Fibromyalgia
✨Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
✨Slipped and bulging discs
✨Unrelenting chronic nerve pain and increasing weakness in her limbs
Enough was enough.
Katie started making changes in her life over the next couple of years, but hadn’t yet resolved the unrelenting nerve pain down her legs. While preparing for back surgery in 2020, Katie was introduced to Cognomovement, a way to access the subconscious mind through the physical body. Cognomovement helped Katie put an end to her decades of chronic pain.
Katie immediately immersed herself in Cognomovement, both to earn her practionership, as well as exploring classes on a personal level to see what else within her life could be improved. She never had back surgery, and Cognomovement has transformed her life, as well as the lives of others. Katie is now a Level 2 Cognomovement practitioner.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards
Nov 08, 2023
MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards
https://amzn.to/3SwQYwy
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"A superb chronicle of how Marvel Studios conquered Hollywood…. This definitive account of the Hollywood juggernaut thrills." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review
The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise―and suddenly uncertain reign―of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards draw on more than a hundred interviews with actors, producers, directors, and writers to present the definitive chronicle of Marvel Studios and its sole, ongoing production, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For all its outward success, the studio was forged by near-constant conflict, from the contentious hiring of Robert Downey Jr. for its 2008 debut, Iron Man, all the way up to the disappointment of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and shocking departures of multiple Marvel executives in 2023. Throughout, the authors demonstrate that the original genius of Marvel was its resurrection and modification of Hollywood’s old studio system. But will it survive its own spectacular achievements? Dishy and authoritative, MCU is the first book to tell the Marvel Studios story in full―and an essential, effervescent account of American mass culture.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Joanna Robinson and Dave Gonzalez are authors and podcasters who have worked together for over a decade. Joanna has hosted podcasts about film and television for years and wrote for Vanity Fair for eight years. She is currently at The Ringer, where she continues to podcast about film and television. Dave has been writing about film for the internet for 15 years and has a passion for the business of storytelling in the entertainment industry.
Summary:
Joanna Robinson and Dave Gonzalez join Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss their new book, "MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios." The book provides a comprehensive overview of Marvel Studios, from its inception in 2008 with the release of "Iron Man" to its current status as a cultural and financial powerhouse in Hollywood. The authors delve into the business deals, creative decisions, and behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped Marvel Studios into the success it is today. They also explore the impact of Marvel Studios on the film industry and its ability to captivate audiences with its superhero movies.
Key Takeaways:
Marvel Studios started as a scrappy underdog, leveraging lesser-known characters like Iron Man and the Hulk to build its brand.
The success of Marvel Studios can be attributed to its ability to push boundaries and take risks, such as casting Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man.
The creative committee at Marvel East Coast, led by Ike Perlmutter, initially had regressive ideas about representation in superhero movies, but Marvel West Coast eventually broke free from their influence.
"Guardians of the Galaxy" was a turning point for Marvel Studios, proving that audiences were willing to embrace unconventional characters and stories.
The future of Marvel Studios lies in its ability to continue pushing boundaries and telling fresh, engaging stories that resonate with audiences.
Quotes:
"We got as close as we could to current events as we could, including things that happened over the summer of this year into the book to try to explain how a superhero movie studio could take over Hollywood for well over a decade." - Joanna Robinson
"Marvel Studios will finish up movies weeks before they release because that's what worked for them on the first Iron Man." - Dave Gonzalez
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Founder’s Evolution, Conquering the Journey Every Founder Must Face by Scott Ritzheimer
Nov 08, 2023
The Founder’s Evolution, Conquering the Journey Every Founder Must Face by Scott Ritzheimer
Scalearchitects.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Scott Ritzheimer is the founder of Scale Architects and the author of "The Founder's Evolution: Conquering the Journey Every Founder Must Face." He has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and specializes in helping founders and CEOs identify and implement the essential strategies they need to achieve predictable success.
Summary:
Scott Ritzheimer joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his book, "The Founder's Evolution: Conquering the Journey Every Founder Must Face." Scott shares his personal journey as an accidental entrepreneur and how he learned the importance of understanding the different stages of business growth. He explains the seven stages of the founder's evolution, including the dissatisfied employee, startup entrepreneur, reluctant manager, disillusioned leader, chief executive, true owner, and visionary founder. Scott emphasizes the need for founders to recognize the stage they are in and focus on the one essential strategy that will move them forward. He also highlights the importance of finding joy in each stage of the journey and being present in the moment.
Key Takeaways:
Recognize the stage you are in as a founder and focus on the one essential strategy that will move you forward.
Understand that each stage of the founder's evolution requires different skills and approaches.
Avoid skipping stages and embrace the challenges and growth opportunities they present.
Find joy in each stage of the journey and appreciate the progress you have made.
Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you and delegate tasks that are not your strengths.
Quotes:
"The fundamental challenge is how do we identify what the time and place is for each question: why, when, what, who, and how?" - Scott Ritzheimer
"The better you are as a star player, the harder it is to get to the next stage." - Scott Ritzheimer
"There's a time when you should be the best, but there's also a time when you need to delegate and let others excel." - Scott Ritzheimer
"Recognize what stage you're in personally and cut 10 hours off this week's work by letting go of things you should not be doing anymore." - Scott Ritzheimer
"Find joy in today and appreciate the stage you're in right now." - Scott Ritzheimer
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Waiting for Mister Rogers: Teaching with Attachment, Attunement, and Intention by Wysteria Edwards BA Ed.M
Nov 07, 2023
Waiting for Mister Rogers: Teaching with Attachment, Attunement, and Intention by Wysteria Edwards BA Ed.M
https://amzn.to/40zjxLB
Wysteriaedwards.com
Every day children enter classrooms crying out for love and relief. Waiting for Mister Rogers reveals a Kindergarten teacher's journey to find answers for the broken children entering her classroom—and the wounds in her own heart—through the personal notes, speeches, and writings of Fred Rogers.
Many moments of adversity, violence, and suffering can be traced back to broken attachments in childhood. These early attachment wounds follow children into adulthood, often damaging their interpersonal relationships.
Where the world offers shallow and complex solutions, the gentle work of Mister Rogers models simple and deep ways to heal insecure attachment. Waiting for Mister Rogers, answers questions of personal development and connection for anyone seeking support, such as:
What do children need to be securely attached?
How can teachers heal their wounds to be fully present, intentional, and effective with their students?
Could student be triggering a teacher’s childhood trauma?
Can teachers go deeper while doing less?
It's time to remember childhood, return to the Neighborhood and teach with attachment, attunement, and intention. Mister Rogers was right all along!
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Wysteria Edwards is an educator and author who has dedicated her career to transforming the lives of children through attachment repair. She is the visionary behind Simple and Deep, a company that empowers women to understand and heal from insecure attachment. Wysteria's latest book, "Waiting for Mr. Rogers: Teaching with Attachment Attunement and Attention," explores the profound impact of Mr. Rogers' teachings on children's emotional well-being.
Summary:
Wysteria Edwards discusses the power of Mr. Rogers' teachings and how they can be applied to improve our lives and the lives of children. She shares her personal journey of healing from insecure attachment and how it led her to discover the transformative impact of Fred Rogers' work. Wysteria explains attachment styles and how they shape our relationships and behaviors. She highlights the importance of attunement and attention in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. Wysteria emphasizes the need for self-reflection and healing to break the cycle of trauma and create healthier relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Attachment styles formed in childhood influence how we relate to others throughout our lives.
Mr. Rogers' teachings emphasize eye contact, attunement, and emotional expression for secure attachments.
Insecure attachment can lead to behavioral addictions and relationship challenges.
Healing from insecure attachment requires self-reflection, seeking support, and rewriting our own stories.
Love and authenticity are keys to creating secure attachments and fostering emotional well-being.
Quotes:
"Attachment is our first heartbreak. If we didn't have a broken connection with others and how we love and receive love, a lot of things would be solved." - Wysteria Edwards
"Children are always communicating. The function of behavior is love. Children just want to be loved." - Wysteria Edwards
"All stories need to be named, pondered, articulated, and then we bless them through rewriting them." - Wysteria Edwards
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tanner Chidester, Founder and CEO of Elite CEOs, Helping Online Business Owners Scale Businesses to Eight Figures
Nov 07, 2023
Tanner Chidester, Founder and CEO of Elite CEOs, Helping Online Business Owners Scale Businesses to Eight Figures
https://amzn.to/3FLl0oH
Eliteceos.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Tanner Chidester is the founder and CEO of Elite CEOs, a company that helps online business owners scale their businesses to eight figures. He has generated over $70 million in the online coaching world and has worked with a wide range of clients, including trainers, beauty consultants, authors, and real estate professionals. Tanner's success in building his own online fitness company led him to start coaching others on the same strategies, and he has since helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their business goals.
Summary:
Tanner Chidester, founder and CEO of Elite CEOs, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss how to be a successful CEO and improve the quality of running an online business. Tanner shares his journey from being a division one athlete to building an eight-figure online fitness company and eventually starting Elite CEOs to help other business owners achieve similar success. He emphasizes the importance of persistence and mindset in overcoming challenges and scaling a business. Tanner also discusses the role of automation and AI in marketing and the future potential of AI in sales calls and customer support.
Key Takeaways:
Building a successful online business requires persistence and the willingness to spend years making little to no money before seeing significant results.
Many entrepreneurs struggle to scale their businesses because they don't know how to build and manage teams effectively.
AI has the potential to revolutionize messaging and customer support in online businesses, but it is still in the early stages of development.
Coaches provide valuable context and accountability that books and self-learning cannot offer, helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
Success in business often comes from learning what not to do and being willing to fail and make mistakes along the way.
Quotes:
"If you don't quit, you can't fail." - Tanner Chidester
"Success is not a linear path; it's like a rollercoaster." - Tanner Chidester
"The more you mess up and fail, the sooner you actually get to success." - Tanner Chidester
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unmanaged: Master the Magic of Creating Empowered and Happy Organizations by Jack Skeels
Nov 07, 2023
Unmanaged: Master the Magic of Creating Empowered and Happy Organizations by Jack Skeels
https://amzn.to/464UHo7
Agencyagile.com
Former executive, two-time Inc 500 award-winning entrepreneur, and think-tank management scientist Jack Skeels, in his new book, Unmanaged: Master the Magic of Creating Empowered and Happy Organizations, lays out the blueprint for how to make agencies – and many other types of organizations run better, faster and happier.
Drawing on more than a decade of applied research with over 200 agencies and other high-performance organizations, Skeels presents a compelling case that managing less can be the key to managing better. In its six-part structure, the book takes leaders and managers through the origins of why we manage the way we do today, and how a new style of managing—within which one can see the echoes of Agile methods—boosts everything from project success rates to organizational productivity, profitability and happiness.
In its 300 pages, Unmanaged both provides not only the rationale, but also a large number of battle-tested methods for implementing better managing, proven both within his consultancy and in prior work. The book is laced with real-world vignettes that often make managers and leaders laugh (or cringe) in recognition of their own managerial faux pas. There are over ten practical new models of managing that the reader and their organization can make, ranging from better ways to kick-off and scope projects, boost team skills growth, align better with stakeholders and clients, and ensure worker and team productivity. Leaders will be drawn to several topics that explain the power of Unmanaged’s techniques to reduce the cost of meetings, enhance DEI initiatives, and implement better organization models and metrics.
While Unmanaged has its origins in digital and marketing agencies, Skeels, who spent much of his career in technology and management consulting, makes a compelling argument that the project-driven workthat they perform (complex, unique, innovative or complex projects) represents the future of human work as AI and other forms of automation displace simpler factory and service style workers. The future of knowledge work is project work.
The book is written from a manager-centric perspective, informing many managerial roles found in agencies and elsewhere, including a significant focus on the discipline of project management, its many challenges and failures. At its heart, the book preaches a gospel that hints of Buddhism, urging that managers and leaders can do better by being more aware and less reactive.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Jack Skeels is a former executive, two-time Inc 500 award-winning entrepreneur, and think tank management scientist. He is the founder of Agency Agile, a consultancy that helps organizations improve their management practices. Jack has over a decade of experience working with more than 200 agencies and high-performance organizations.
Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Jack Skeels about his new book, "Unmanaged: Master the Magic of Creating Empowered and Happy Organizations." Jack shares his insights on why traditional management practices are often ineffective and how a new style of managing can lead to better productivity, profitability, and happiness in organizations. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, avoiding biases, and giving everyone a chance to grow and contribute.
Key Takeaways:
Traditional management practices often hinder productivity and can be counterproductive.
Managers should focus on supporting their team and creating a culture of empowerment.
Being aware of biases and implementing processes that avoid them is crucial for effective management.
Giving everyone a chance to contribute and grow is essential for building a successful team.
Cultivating a learning organization and setting a positive culture is key to long...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Harout Markarian, Founder of MARKBOTIX, Engineering Expert, Innovator, Founder, Speaker
Nov 06, 2023
Harout Markarian, Founder of MARKBOTIX, Engineering Expert, Innovator, Founder, Speaker
Markbotix.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Harout Markarian is the founder and CEO of MARKBOTIX, an assistive robotics company. With 15 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, he has dedicated himself to developing robotics that revolutionize assistive technology for the elderly and those living with disabilities. Harout holds a master's degree in robotics and an executive MBA. He is also the host of the podcast "Mobility and Inclusion" and the author of the book of the same name.
Summary:
Harout Markarian, founder and CEO of MARKBOTIX, joins Chris Voss to discuss his company's mission to revolutionize assistive technology for the elderly and those living with disabilities. Harout shares his personal experience caring for his grandparents and witnessing the challenges faced by caregivers. He explains how MARKBOTIX is developing a ground robotic assistant called GRACE (Ground Robotic Assistant for Care Enablement) to address these challenges and improve the quality of life for individuals requiring assistance. The robot can perform tasks such as retrieval, communication, inspection, and infection control. Harout emphasizes the importance of maintaining human interaction and reducing caregiver burnout. He also highlights the potential for remote operation and third-party app integration with the robot.
Key Takeaways:
MARKBOTIX is developing a ground robotic assistant called GRACE (Ground Robotic Assistant for Care Enablement) to redefine how we care for the elderly and people with disabilities.
The robot can perform tasks such as retrieval, communication, inspection, and infection control.
MARKBOTIX aims to reduce caregiver burnout and improve the quality of life for individuals requiring assistance.
The robot can be remotely operated, allowing caregivers to provide support even when they are not physically present.
The platform is designed to support third-party app integration, expanding its capabilities and customization options.
Quotes:
"We're developing assistive robotics to redefine how we care for older adults and people with disabilities." - Harout Markarian
"We want to allow for positive aging and for people to age and live their life with dignity." - Harout Markarian
"We're trying to do preventative care so people won't have to live that kind of life." - Harout Markarian
"We're augmenting caregivers' capabilities so they can focus on the human side of care." - Harout Markarian
"Loneliness is a big factor, and when someone comes to take care of my grandmother, I don't want them to come with a frown on their face." - Harout Markarian
About
Harout Markarian is a dynamic individual with an extraordinary journey that spans engineering, innovation, sports, and leadership. As an immigrant who has risen above challenges, Harout has carved a unique path, leaving an indelible mark in multiple domains.
With an impressive background as a former professional athlete in basketball, Harout brings a winning mentality and unwavering determination to everything he pursues. Alongside his athletic achievements, he has also earned two master's degrees, reflecting his dedication to academic excellence.
Harout's expertise lies in engineering, where he has established himself as a true innovator. His groundbreaking work in autonomous uncrewed vehicle systems led him and his team to win the prestigious Autonomous Uncrewed Vehicle System International competition. This accomplishment attests to his technical brilliance and highlights his ability to push boundaries and deliver outstanding results.
Recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field, Harout received the distinguished Engineering Project Award from CA's Engineer's Council, a testament to his innovative mindset and the impact of his work. Furthermore,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program by Aleks Salkin
Nov 06, 2023
The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program by Aleks Salkin
https://amzn.to/3FMJdLd
Alekssalkin.com
Cut Through the Endless Sea of Training BS
Get Strong, Resilient, and Fit
With 1 Kettlebell and Your Own Fair Flesh
When it comes to getting real-world strong, carving out a lean, athletic physique, and building a body that turns heads and drops jaws, nothing beats the 1-2 punch of kettlebells and your own bodyweight.
Yet most budding kettlebell and bodyweight enthusiasts struggle, strain, and ultimately FAIL to make any real progress toward their goals – instead racking up aches, stiffness, and discomfort in place of new personal records, finding themselves in an endless cycle of being stuck at Square 1.
To make matters worse, probably not 1 in 1,000 personal trainers (even many of the so-called “experts”) knows how to combine these tools into an effective, efficient program for busy people with big ambitions and little time.
That’s why I wrote The No-BS Kettlebell & Bodyweight Kickstart Program.
I took the best tips, tactics, techniques, and strategies that I’ve learned from over 10 years of teaching real people like you – NOT natural athletes – how to positively dominate the essential kettlebell and bodyweight moves in less time than they thought possible.
If you’ve got a kettlebell, a suspension trainer, and a little bit of floor space, all you need now is this book and a little bit of grit and you can be well on your way to new and exciting levels of brute strength, raw power, and personal confidence.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Alex Salkin is an internationally recognized leader in the world of strength and fitness for busy professionals and entrepreneurs. He is the author of two bestselling books, "The No BS Kettlebell and Body Weight Kickstart" and "Tamers of the Lost Arc." Alex is known for his expertise in kettlebell training, calisthenics, and natural human movement. He has taught workshops in multiple countries and is dedicated to helping individuals improve their health and fitness.
Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Alex Salkin, an expert in strength and fitness for busy professionals and entrepreneurs. They discuss the benefits of kettlebell training and how it can improve overall health and fitness. Alex explains why kettlebells are his preferred tool for strength training and highlights the convenience and effectiveness of using kettlebells at home. He also emphasizes the importance of focusing on strength and movement quality over cardio workouts and shares insights on common roadblocks that individuals in their forties and beyond may face. Alex provides valuable tips for maintaining health and strength as we age and offers advice on incorporating kettlebell training into a fitness routine.
Key Takeaways:
Kettlebells offer convenience and effectiveness for strength training at home.
Strength training helps combat muscle wasting and improves power and speed.
Proper posture and mobility are essential for maintaining a youthful appearance and overall health.
There are no exercises that should be avoided based on age, but starting with appropriate movements is crucial.
Crawling and loaded carries are effective exercises for core activation and overall strength.
The ability to get up and down off the ground without assistance is correlated with longevity.
Grip strength is an important indicator of overall health and should be maintained.
Kettlebell ballistic lifts provide an opportunity for explosive muscle activation and can be done safely with proper instruction.
Quotes:
"Fitness, strength, health is actually a lot simpler and more straightforward than most of us have been led to believe." - Alex Salkin
"Strength training allows you to get a very good fitness session in without necessarily having to break a sweat." - Alex Salkin
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Take No Sh*t!: Build better relationships through discovering, creating and maintaining healthy boundaries in three (sometimes five) simple steps by Heather Claus
Nov 05, 2023
Take No Sh*t!: Build better relationships through discovering, creating and maintaining healthy boundaries in three (sometimes five) simple steps by Heather Claus
https://amzn.to/40pUJFP
My.curiouser.life
David Earle said, "The more severe the dysfunction you experienced growing up, the more difficult boundaries are for you."
Craptaculous boundaries are NOT your fault.
Many of us have grown up with less-than ideal boundaries. Very, very few people are taught healthy boundaries at all.
We don't see this modeled in our families.
We don't see it modeled in our friends.
We don't see it modeled in the movies.
We don't see it modeled on TV.
We very rarely even see it modeled in books.
In fact, when we do show personal boundaries, we’re often taught that it's wrong. That we should do "what's expected," "be nice," or "do as I say."
When we dare to stand up for ourselves, we hear, “Why are you so mean to me?” Or “You don’t appreciate anything I do for you.”
We spend our lives being controlled by others, so we learn to control others—OR—we allow others to control us in exchange for love.
And yet, the most dynamic and attractive people I know have strong boundaries (not to be confused with having the most boundaries). How? What?
That's because boundaries are the deliberate expression of personal power.
Not just what you don't want (or want less of), but what you do want (or want more of).
Take No Sh*t explores boundaries in depth. How they show up in your life, how they hold you back and how they can skyrocket your relationships. We’ll look at where boundaries came from, how they get stomped, and examine the connection between boundaries and ethics. We'll learn the six main types of boundaries and use questions to help you create your own customized set of healthy boundaries.
AND we'll have fun along the way! *smiles*
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Heather Kloss is the author of the book "Take No Shit: Build Better Relationships Through Discovering, Creating, and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries in 3, sometimes 5, Simple Steps." She is a therapist and coach who specializes in helping individuals and couples develop healthy boundaries in their relationships. Heather's unique background, which includes hitchhiking across the country and working in a carnival, has led her to believe that boundaries are the key to creating functional and fulfilling relationships.
Summary:
Heather Kloss joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries in relationships. Heather explains that boundaries are a line between the things we want to prioritize and protect in our lives and the things we want less of or are none of our business. She emphasizes that boundaries are crucial for maintaining our energy and resources and for creating a collaborative and fulfilling relationship. Heather outlines the three steps to building better boundaries: setting boundaries, communicating them, and reviewing their effectiveness. She also discusses the importance of understanding and respecting each other's boundaries in order to create a strong and passionate relationship.
Key Takeaways:
Boundaries are a line between what we want to prioritize and protect and what we want less of or are none of our business.
Healthy boundaries are crucial for maintaining our energy and resources and for creating a collaborative and fulfilling relationship.
Building better boundaries involves setting boundaries, communicating them, and reviewing their effectiveness.
It is important to understand and respect each other's boundaries in order to create a strong and passionate relationship.
Quotes:
"Boundaries are a line between the things that I want to prioritize and protect in my life and the things that I want less of, don't want, or are none of my business."
"The goal is to understand who we are as individuals, bring those individuals to a relationship,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unhunched: Discover Wellness Through Posture by Aesha Tahir
Nov 05, 2023
Unhunched: Discover Wellness Through Posture by Aesha Tahir
https://amzn.to/3QsTl0s
Aeshatahir.com
In the digital age, technology has become a constant in our daily lives, but this convenience comes at what cost? Our modern work culture’s obsession with efficiency and multitasking is reducing the awareness of our bodies. We are forgetting the long-term implications of sitting hunched over our desks for extended periods. The posture we practice at work becomes the new normal for our bodies.
In Unhunched, movement specialist Aesha Tahir reveals how our distorted posture is leading to physical pain, dysfunctional breathing, amplified work stress, and low emotional health. In fact, hunched over posture shortens our life expectancy. You’ll find many practical posture tips to let you step into greatness and empower you beyond a pain-free life.
Aesha’s BRACE (breath, relaxation, activity, corrective exercise) posture model delves into cutting-edge science and interviews with experts to explain why our posture matters. Drawing from her clients’ life stories, she provides a framework for achieving better health through our natural posture. This book offers creative and practical solutions on:
How to diagnose your posture anomalies
Discovering your natural pain-free posture
Simple guidelines for improving posture, reducing stress, and integrating movement into your workday
Breathing techniques to align your spine
Easy-to-follow exercises to correct hunched-over posture
Whether you’re an office worker, an athlete, or just someone looking to lead a healthier life, Unhunched is a must-read that will inspire you to step into your greatness and empower you beyond a pain-free life.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Aisha Tahir is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and columnist. She is a movement specialist who has helped over 500 clients find pain-free living. Her book, "Unhunched: Discover Wellness Through Posture," provides a complete 15-minute-a-day program to address muscle imbalances and postural issues.
Summary:
Aisha Tahir joins Chris Voss to discuss the importance of posture and its impact on physical and mental health. Aisha shares her personal journey of overcoming lower back pain and sciatica through improving her posture. She explains how our modern lifestyle, including the use of technological devices, has led to poor posture and increased health issues. Aisha provides insights into the history of posture, the significance of proper alignment, and the exercises and habits that can help improve posture and overall well-being.
Key Takeaways:
Poor posture can lead to muscle imbalances, pain, and reduced mobility.
Sitting for extended periods can have detrimental effects on posture and overall health.
Incorporating movement breaks and changing positions frequently can mitigate the adverse effects of prolonged sitting.
Breathing patterns are affected by posture, and proper breathing can improve overall well-being.
Building small habits and incorporating exercises can help improve posture and enhance physical and emotional health.
Quotes:
"Posture signifies how we position our bodies and should place the least amount of strain on our muscles and ligaments." - Aisha Tahir
"Our increased reliance on technology is significantly influencing our posture, movement habits, and overall well-being." - Aisha Tahir
"Longevity is related to posture, and small changes in how we hold ourselves and move can add up over time." - Aisha Tahir
"Our body adapts to the type of work we do, the hobbies we enjoy, and the injuries we have suffered over our lifetime." - Aisha Tahir
"Finding your natural posture can help you live a longer and fully functional life." - Aisha Tahir
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mandy Hoskinson of Zolay Studio Marketing Agency Founder, Community Leader, and Creative Person
Nov 04, 2023
Mandy Hoskinson of Zolay Studio Marketing Agency Founder, Community Leader, and Creative Person
Zolaystudio.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Mandy Hoskinson is the founder of Zolay Studio, an award-winning marketing agency that works with clients in various industries. She is also the president of Social Media Club of Los Angeles and the vice president of Social Media Club Global. With her expertise in social media and marketing, Mandy helps businesses navigate the ever-changing landscape of digital platforms.
Summary:
Mandy Hoskinson, founder of Zolay Studio, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of staying up-to-date with social media trends. Mandy shares her insights on the role of social media in marketing and how her agency helps clients build their online presence. She emphasizes the significance of engagement and the need to be present on multiple platforms to reach a wider audience. Mandy also highlights the importance of mental health and work-life balance in the fast-paced world of social media.
Key Takeaways:
Building relationships and rapport is crucial in business and mentorship.
Being present on multiple social media platforms helps reach a wider audience.
Engagement is essential for effective social media marketing.
Boring industries, such as health tech and finance, can provide stable clients.
Mental health and work-life balance should be prioritized in the social media industry.
Quotes:
"If you're good at three places, that's good enough, and you can grow." - Mandy Hoskinson
"You need to be social on social media. So go interact." - Mandy HoskinsonAbout Mandy Hoskinson
Mandy, also known as "MediaMandy", is a talented digital marketer and visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. She has a passion for digital marketing and community management, which began during her time at UCLA where she co-launched the university's social media platforms.
After her successful experience at UCLA, Mandy took on various roles in the digital marketing industry, including work for LA 2028, Apple, Fox TV, and CBS. As she gained more experience and recognition in the field, Mandy started to work as a freelance digital marketer, taking on small projects on weekends and evenings. Over time, her client base grew, and they began to request additional services such as photography, videography, analytics, print marketing, design, and more. This led to the establishment of Mandy's own boutique marketing agency, MediaMandy Agency, which has since rebranded as Zolay Studio.
Mandy's dedication to her industry extends beyond her work at Zolay Studio, as she is also the President of the Social Media Club of Los Angeles and previously held the same position at TogetherDigital Los Angeles. Her talent and expertise have earned her a reputation as a leader in the digital marketing community.
Mandy is also an accomplished visual artist and has published seven poetry books. Her passion for photography and her chihuahua can be seen on her personal website, amandahoskinson.com. Social media users can connect with Mandy on various platforms, where she can be found under the username @MediaMandy.
In conclusion, Mandy, also known as "MediaMandy", is a multi-talented digital marketer and visual artist based in Los Angeles. She has a wealth of experience in the digital marketing industry and is highly regarded for her expertise and leadership in the field.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Christian Elliot, CEO of TRUE Whole Human, Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Life Coach
Nov 04, 2023
Christian Elliot, CEO of TRUE Whole Human, Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Life Coach
Truewholehuman.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Christian Elliot is the founder of True Whole Human and a health coach. He has a master's degree in divinity and is a certified personal trainer, nutritional coach, and life coach. Christian and his wife, Nina, run a personal coaching program that focuses on a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Summary:
Christian Elliot discusses his journey to reclaiming his health and how it led him to become a health coach. He emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to health, addressing not only physical health but also mental, emotional, and relational well-being. Christian and his wife offer coaching programs that help individuals and couples improve their overall quality of life.
Key Takeaways:
Christian Elliot takes a holistic approach to health, addressing physical, mental, emotional, and relational well-being.
Relationships and emotional well-being can have a significant impact on overall health.
The True Whole Human coaching program focuses on helping individuals and couples improve their health and quality of life.
The program offers personalized coaching, group coaching, and membership options to meet individual needs.
Quotes:
"We don't separate out and think we need a specialist for every body part and every trauma that someone's had." - Christian Elliot
"Your relationships are so tied into what story you're telling yourself." - Christian Elliot
"Sometimes figuring out where someone's motivated to work on their overall health gives them the courage to tackle bigger goals." - Christian Elliot
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Get Rid of Your Head Trash About Money: How to Avoid the 3 Massive Money Mistakes Even Smart People Make by Noah St. John
Nov 03, 2023
Get Rid of Your Head Trash About Money: How to Avoid the 3 Massive Money Mistakes Even Smart People Make by Noah St. John
https://amzn.to/3SrZ49w
Would you like to get rid of your head trash and make more money? Whether you know it or not, your relationship with money is affecting every decision you make and everything you do. Inside this book, you'll discover...* The worst day of my life and how it set me free. Page 19.* Why traditional “money-making” programs have set you up to fail. Page 68.* How an unhappy employee working 80-hour workweeks built a six-figure-per-month business using Noah’s methods. Page 80. * Where you are on the Income-Happiness Scale. Page 57.* The 5 simple steps that have generated millions of dollars for Noah’s clients. Page 63.And that's just the beginning...“Noah St. John’s work is about discovering within ourselves what we should have known all along – we are truly powerful beings with unlimited potential.” – Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People“Noah’s program represents one of the most significant breakthroughs in the study of success in decades.”– Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the SoulRead this book now and get rid of your head trash about money...Noah St. John is a keynote speaker and bestselling author who’s famous for inventing Afformations® and helping people achieve financial freedom. He is the only author in history to have works published by Hay House, HarperCollins, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Noah St. John is a renowned author, speaker, and coach known as the "father of affirmations." He has written 24 books, including "Get Rid of Your Head Trash About Money," and has helped entrepreneurs, CEOs, and professional athletes achieve success. Noah has appeared on major news networks and is recognized for his expertise in helping individuals overcome limiting beliefs and achieve their goals.
Summary:
Noah St. John joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his book, "Get Rid of Your Head Trash About Money." Noah shares his insights on how to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve financial success. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and eliminating head trash, which are negative thoughts and beliefs that hold people back from reaching their full potential. Noah also highlights the three types of goals: being, doing, and having, and explains how to set clear goals in each category. He shares his personal story of overcoming financial struggles and offers practical advice for listeners to take control of their financial mindset.
Key Takeaways:
Identify and eliminate head trash, negative thoughts and beliefs that hinder your financial success.
Set clear goals in the categories of being, doing, and having to achieve a well-rounded and fulfilling life.
Recognize that money is an emotional topic and address any negative associations or beliefs you may have about it.
Understand that the money you desire is on the other side of fear, and taking action is necessary to achieve financial success.
Find a mentor or coach who can provide a system and guidance to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.
Quotes:
"Once you fix the problem of head trash, all other problems tend to go away."
"The very thing you desire is on the other side of fear."
"When your 'why' is strong enough, you find the way."
"Money is a very emotional topic for everybody."
"The money is always there; it's about prioritizing what's important to you."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Kyle Daigle, Expert in Neurological Rehabilitation, Childhood Development
Nov 03, 2023
Dr. Kyle Daigle, Expert in Neurological Rehabilitation, Childhood Development
https://www.instagram.com/dr.kyledaigle
Show Notes
Dr. Kyle Daigle is a distinguished American chiropractor and expert in neurological rehabilitation and childhood development. He is the co-owner of the NeuroSolution Center in Atlanta and runs a thriving private practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Daigle is also an accomplished author, with publications such as "Cracking the Code of Autism" and "What If You Knew?" contributing significantly to the literature of healthcare.
Summary:
Dr. Kyle Daigle joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his expertise in neurological rehabilitation and childhood development. He explains the importance of assessing childhood development and primitive reflexes in order to identify potential developmental delays and neurological issues. Dr. Daigle also shares his insights on the gut-brain connection, the impact of mold exposure on brain health, and his use of photo bio modulation and neurological rehab equipment to enhance brain function.
Key Takeaways:
Childhood development and primitive reflexes play a crucial role in brain development and can impact conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.
Mold exposure is a significant factor in neurological health, and testing for mycotoxin exposure is essential in identifying potential issues.
The gut-brain connection is vital, and poor gut health can lead to inflammation and impact brain function.
The sinus-brain sinus-gut connection is often overlooked but can have a significant impact on brain health and development.
Photo bio modulation and neurological rehab equipment, such as lasers, can enhance brain function by improving blood flow and stimulating specific areas of the brain.
Quotes:
"If you get a diagnosis, you have a choice to basically accept it or rebuke it." - Dr. Kyle Daigle
"Mold is the number one priority outside of parasitic infections as a pathogen response for the immune system." - Dr. Kyle Daigle
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grant Johnson of Grant Johnson Voice Over
Nov 03, 2023
Grant Johnson of Grant Johnson Voice Over
Grantjohnsonvo.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Grant Johnson is a voiceover actor who helps independent creators bring their stories to life through his voice. With over 10,000 projects under his belt, Grant has lent his voice to commercials, animations, and more. He is passionate about storytelling and uses his voice to captivate audiences and make stories come alive.
Summary:
Grant Johnson, a voiceover actor, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the importance of storytelling and how to bring stories to life. Grant shares his journey into voiceover acting and the various aspects of the industry. He explains the role of AI in voiceover and the ethical dilemmas it presents. Grant also provides insights into sound design and using voice to enhance visuals. He emphasizes the importance of acting skills in voiceover and offers tips for improving communication and storytelling in personal and professional life.
Key Takeaways:
Voiceover actors bring stories to life through their voices, lending their talents to various mediums such as commercials, animations, and audio books.
AI in voiceover presents ethical dilemmas related to compensation, control, transparency, and consent.
Sound design involves adding layers to voiceover, including sound effects and modifying sound waves to create different environments.
Acting skills are crucial in voiceover, as they help convey emotions, inflection, and depth to the story.
Effective communication and storytelling are essential in personal and professional life, allowing individuals to connect, inspire, and educate others.
Quotes:
"Not everybody can read a script. Not everybody can act." - Grant Johnson
"Storytelling is about learning about yourself, learning about others, and learning about the world around you." - Grant Johnson
Biography
Grant Johnson is a voice actor helping independent creators bring their stories to life by lending his voice to 10,000 projects from commercials to animation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Why You Feel the Way You Do: Understand and Heal the Source of Stressful Emotions by Reneau Z. Peurifoy M.A.
Nov 02, 2023
Why You Feel the Way You Do: Understand and Heal the Source of Stressful Emotions by Reneau Z. Peurifoy M.A.
https://amzn.to/472eR3h
It was long ago that Roman poet Catullus (84-54BC) said, “We hate and we love, can one tell me why?” Have you ever wondered . . . Why You Feel the Way You Do?
Now is the time for you to discover what’s hiding behind the negative emotions, unhealthy response patterns and distorted thinking that keeps many from living a happier and more fulfilling life. Why You Feel the Way You Do takes you on a journey beyond your personality, your DNA, and your family upbringing, to pinpoint critical issues and self-destructive thought patterns that influence your well-being, followed by practical tools for managing negative emotions in a healthier way.
• Learn about the emotional circuits we share with our pets.
• Discover ways to quiet destructive emotional triggers.
• Understand the role of guilt/shame and ways to manage them.
• Reduce the negative effects of social media and devices.
• Identify common destructive response patterns and learn how to change them.
. . . plus much more!
In Why You Feel the Way You Do, author Reneau Z. Peurifoy helps you emerge from those nagging, unhealthy emotional barriers, while providing practical ways to experience more joy in your daily life. Moving beyond emotional problems, Peurifoy also explores what positive psychology has recently learned about the three most important emotional factors that impact personal happiness.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Renaud Purifoy is an internationally known author, therapist, and teacher with over four decades of experience. He has written books that have been translated into multiple languages and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. Renaud has been invited to speak at 11 national conferences for the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
Summary:
Renaud Purifoy joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his latest book, "Why You Feel the Way You Do: Understand and Heal the Source of Stressful Emotions." Renaud takes listeners on a journey through the seven basic emotions that humans share with animals and explains how these emotions develop into triggers. He also explores the negative and positive core response patterns we have and shares three key factors that contribute to happiness. Renaud provides practical activities at the end of each chapter to help readers apply the concepts in their own lives.
Key Takeaways:
Renaud explores the seven basic emotions shared by humans and animals: anger, fear, seeking, play, lust, separation anxiety, and caring.
Emotions serve as a way for the brain to index information and create associations with memories.
Renaud discusses the importance of desensitization to reduce the negative effects of triggers and shares practical strategies for managing anxiety.
Social media can have negative effects on mental health, and it's important to set boundaries and limit screen time.
Building strong relationships and connections with others is a key factor in happiness and overall well-being.
Quotes:
"The brain is always making associations, and emotions are the way that your brain indexes information." - Renaud Purifoy
"Desensitization is the process of gradually exposing yourself to triggers and managing anxiety to reduce their negative effects." - Renaud Purifoy
"People are starved for real relationships, and that's why they're so susceptible to the addictive nature of social media." - Renaud Purifoy
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Adrian Knight, Acquisition Entrepreneur and Business Turnaround Expert
Nov 01, 2023
Adrian Knight, Acquisition Entrepreneur and Business Turnaround Expert
Instagram.com/adrianjknight
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Adrian Knight is an acquisition entrepreneur and business turnaround expert. He has successfully bought and sold multiple businesses, using his skills to build a multi-million dollar children's education group. Adrian is also an accomplished endurance athlete, participating in events such as the Spartan World Championships and running across countries like Scotland and England.
Summary:
Adrian Knight, an acquisition entrepreneur and business turnaround expert, joins Chris Voss on the show. Adrian shares his journey of overcoming personal struggles and finding his authentic self. He discusses his passion for endurance events and how they have transformed his life. Adrian also talks about his expertise in buying and selling businesses, offering insights into the process and the importance of understanding the motivations of sellers. He emphasizes the need for authenticity and moral alignment in business transactions.
Key Takeaways:
Adrian Knight turned his life around by prioritizing personal development and well-being.
Buying businesses with no money is possible by understanding the motivations of sellers and finding alignment.
Turning around struggling businesses often involves addressing toxic employees and making necessary changes.
Creating time and space for personal growth and self-care can have a profound impact on overall well-being.
Adrian Knight offers mindset and life coaching services, helping individuals improve their lives and achieve their goals.
Quotes:
"I wanted to get involved in this whole new world that I was encountering on the other side of becoming a dad."
"Buying a small business is about being human and understanding the motivations of the seller."
"Quite often, the problems in small businesses stem from the owners themselves."
"Creating time and space for yourself costs nothing and can be incredibly powerful."
"I've helped guide people in applying this philosophy, and it's been really eye-opening."
Biography
Adrian Knight is an accomplished acquisition entrepreneur, adventurer, and endurance athlete.
Adrian buys and sells businesses for a living and has used his acquisition skills to build a multi-million children’s education group from the ground up in less than 3 years.
Adrian spent almost a decade travelling the world in an attempt to run away from his addictions and inner demons. It was only when he started to be true to his authentic self and prioritized his personal development and well-being, that his life started to turn around.
In 2022, Adrian ran/cycled/kayaked across Scotland, then in March 23’ he participated in a multi-day endurance event in the Arctic Circle. In June 23’ he ran across Northern England and in November 23’ he is competing in the Spartan World Championships (in Sparta, Greece). In March 24’ Adrian is on a 14-day Jungle expedition across Panama.
Today, Adrian leaves the running of his Children’s Education Group to others, while he spends his time working on his own personal growth and mindset, which he undoubtedly recognizes as the secret sauce to his business and endurance success to date.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rich Kozak, CEO of RichBrands on How to Elevate Your Life and Business to a Higher Level
Nov 01, 2023
Rich Kozak, CEO of RichBrands on How to Elevate Your Life and Business to a Higher Level
Richbrands.org
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Rich Kozak is the founder and CEO of Rich Brands. With 46 years of experience in defining, languaging, and launching brands, Rich is a mentor and guide to heart-centered professionals and entrepreneurs who are determined to make a higher level impact. He helps individuals and companies develop clarity in their branding and marketing strategies to create a consistent and strategic perception of their brand.
Summary:
Rich Kozak, founder and CEO of Rich Brands, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the importance of branding and how to set your brand on fire. Rich emphasizes the need for clarity in branding and explains that a brand is not what you think it is, but what everyone else thinks it is. He shares the seven steps of impact-driven branding and highlights the significance of consistent and strategic branding. Rich also warns against the misconception that branding is just about design and emphasizes the importance of language that transfers energy and elevates your brand. He advises against relying solely on organic growth and explains the metrics to measure the success of your branding and marketing campaigns.
Key Takeaways:
Branding is the perception of your brand by others, not what you think it is.
Clarity is the missing piece in branding and is essential for making higher level impacts.
Branding is everything you do to create a consistent and strategic perception of your brand.
Language that transfers energy and uniqueness is crucial for a brand to come alive.
Qualified traffic, engagement ratio, and conversion ratio are important metrics to measure the success of your branding and marketing campaigns.
Quotes:
"Your brand is a perception, but it's not your perception. It's what everybody else thinks it is." - Rich Kozak
"Branding is everything you can do to create a consistent perception that strategically moves your brand forward." - Rich Kozak
"The clarity with which your brand speaks shapes its impact." - Rich Kozak
Biography
Rich Kozak, CEO of RichBrands is rocket fuel for people who want their Brand to IMPACT others’ lives or the world. Rich is the sage voice of IMPACT-Driven Branding.
Rich is the Los Angeles co-author of Cracking the Rich Code Vol. 6 Amazon Best Seller in several countries, where he tells his story to find your purpose and grow your business after these apocalyptic times.
His next book, IMPACT-Driven Branding--The Brand YOU Will Become: How To Define It and The Steps to Achieve It, shares the process in HOW-TO content, just like Rich shares in his online 1-Day Intensives and 4-hour Live Workshops.
Rich, the Founder & CEO of RichBrands, has experienced 44 years Defining & Launching Brands and then Marketing them. As a Certified Global Branding Consultant with partners worldwide, Rich defined brands and their language for companies impacting 100’s of industries.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jamie Gantt, ICF Certified Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner
Oct 31, 2023
Jamie Gantt, ICF Certified Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner
Radicallyalivecoaching.com
Biography
Meet Jamie Gantt, an ICF certified coach and workshop facilitator dedicated to helping individuals create positive change in their lives. Jamie has a background in Positive Psychology and People Management, and brings a unique perspective to her coaching and workshops by combining evidence-based practices with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
After experiencing burnout and a spiral of depression at the peak of her career, Jamie embarked on a journey of self-discovery to find the key to unlocking true happiness and success. Through a lot of trial and error, Jamie discovered the power of focusing on the ONE thing that truly matters, Self-Care. Now, Jamie wants to share her hard-earned knowledge with others so that they can avoid the same mistakes and pitfalls she encountered.
Jamie's coaching style is collaborative, empowering individuals to discover their own strengths and insights while providing guidance and support along the way. Whether you're looking to declutter your life, build resilience, manage stress, or achieve your goals, Jamie can help you get there. As a guest on your podcast, Jamie will inspire you with her story of resilience, determination, and the power of self-discovery.
Here are some key summary points from the podcast transcript:
Jamie Gantt joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the concept of living radically and finding true happiness and success. Jamie explains that many people live their lives chasing after success and dreams that were never truly their own, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction. She emphasizes the importance of uncovering one's core values and focusing on self-care as a means to create positive change. Jamie shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout and finding her passion for coaching, and she encourages listeners to embrace radical acceptance and let go of societal expectations. She also introduces her online course, Self-Care Mastery, which helps individuals discover their own personalized self-care plan.
Key Takeaways:
Jamie Gantt experienced burnout and depression at the peak of her corporate career, which led her on a journey of self-discovery to find happiness and fulfillment. She discovered the power of self-care and now wants to help others avoid the same mistakes.
Many people just follow the "life script" they are handed by society without thinking about what will truly make them happy. Jamie helps people uncover their core values and create an action plan aligned with those values.
Self-care and knowing your authentic self is crucial. Women in particular tend to put themselves last and get burnt out. Jamie focuses on values-based self-care and goal setting.
Going through the motions in a career or relationship that isn't right for you leads to a "gilded cage." Even when you have money and status, you can still feel empty inside.
It's important to have radical acceptance - fully accepting your situation mentally and emotionally, even if you want to change it. Then you can move forward in a positive way.
You can reinvent yourself and switch careers at any age. It's never too late to find your passion and purpose. When you align your life around those, other things tend to fall into place.
Don't worry about keeping up with the Joneses or seek validation from others. Focus inward on what fulfills you rather than external things like job titles and possessions.
Living radically means getting to the core of what you truly want, rather than chasing after societal expectations and external markers of success.
Many people are crystal clear on what they don't want, but they struggle to identify what they truly want in life.
Self-care is essential for avoiding burnout and finding true happiness and success.
Radical acceptance involves accepting the facts of a situation and the assoc...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Darlene Greene, GHK-CU and Foundation Cell Activation Technology Consultant
Oct 31, 2023
Darlene Greene, GHK-CU and Foundation Cell Activation Technology Consultant
Iamreverseaging.com
Biography
Darlene Greene - Health and GHK-CU Activation Technology Consultant and retired US Navy Commander.
Darlene Greene wants to help you take charge of your own health, get out of pain, improve your energy, increase the quality of your sleep, reduce systemic inflammation, increase mental clarity, improve your nervous system, lower your anxiety, enhance brain functioning, improve cardiovascular functioning, and elevate your GHK-Cu for a host of additional benefits to include increasing your own stem cells, producing growth factors, protect lungs, reset genes to their younger healthier state, repair damaged DNA, inhibit cancer, increase hair growth, improve skin, increase healing, accelerate wound healing, reduce Fibrinogen (top predictor of cardiovascular disease) and more...
Having exhausted IV stem cells, hyperbaric chamber, ozone therapies and more to help her husband with his Early Alzheimer’s, she FINALLY discovered an affordable technology that dramatically improved his symptoms within the first week, without drugs, without a prescription, and without any contra-indications to other treatments or therapeutic modalities.
After experiencing the amazing results for herself, and watching family and friends have their own miracles, Darlene is passionate about sharing this technology with the world. A driving force for her remains, “Why didn’t I know about this two years ago… where would my husband be if we had started using this technology two years ago…and who out there needs to know about this right now?”
When an anesthesiologist says, “This is the most significant medical breakthrough in my lifetime…” and when over 300 Olympic Athletes use the technology in the 2008 Olympics, aren’t you curious as to what it could do for you in addition to making you look and feel younger?
Darlene Greene has over 26 years of experience in executive leadership and senior management positions across diverse industries, including positions such as: Vice President of Strategic Technology Partner at McAfee (Intel), Dean of Culver Girls Academy, Director of Client Services for HyeTech Networks and Security, and Senior Director LifeWave Foundational Cell Activation Technology. During her 20 years of military experience, she earned her MBA and held three Commanding Officer positions, including serving as base commander and overseeing over 1200 personnel. Darlene created the Returning Warrior Weekend Workshop in 2006 to help military members and their spouses reintegrate successfully – a program still supporting military across the country today.
Darlene’s passion today is helping people elevate their GHK-CU peptide to activate their stem cells, repair their DNA, reverse age, and get out of pain through the latest photo biomodulation technology.
About The Guest(s):
Darlene Green is a retired U.S. Navy commander and a G.H.K.C.U. and Foundational Cell Activation Technology Consultant. She is the founder of IamReverseAging.com and has helped establish the Returning Warrior Workshop, which supports warriors and their families in reintegrating after military service.
Summary:
Darlene Green shares her personal journey of discovering a patch that activates the copper peptide G.H.K.C.U., which in turn activates stem cells and provides a range of health benefits. She explains how the patch has helped her husband reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease and improve his overall health. Darlene also discusses the various studies and scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of the patch, as well as the positive impact it has had on her own health.
Key Takeaways:
The patch activates the copper peptide G.H.K.C.U., which in turn activates stem cells and provides a range of health benefits.
The patch has been shown to improve memory, cognitive function, sleep, energy levels,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Balance Of Power (The Chozien Path Series) by Krystal B Clark
Oct 30, 2023
Balance Of Power (The Chozien Path Series) by Krystal B Clark
https://amzn.to/49bkuO1
Movingwithmeaning.com
The Great Spirit has entrusted one special ame (a spirit) to us all: It resides in a child. A child to be groomed in the fashion of his or her order. A child known as the Chozien and sent by the Great Spirit. This child has a heightened ame capable of molding and shifting the way of our world.
Once our study of the spirit language achieved a degree of sophistication, we were able to receive the Great Spirit’s counsel. This instruction calls to the spirit seekers of all orders, advising them that a new Chozien has been born, though his place of origin is always unknown. After one Chozien’s ame has left this world, a new one is born and the cycle begins again, as does the quest to find him—known as the Quête.
The order that finds the Chozien can subsequently disrupt or soothe the world we live in.
The Onyx Order, in the eastern Upperlands, has always coveted the Chozien for themselves. They embrace domination, by which their strength is determined and their numbers multiply. Their order is a constant menace, yet their fear of being overtaken keeps them from maintaining a ruling grip over the other orders.
The order that holds the Chozien can make or break the future. As such, the progress or peril of our days ahead rests upon the shoulders of the order that lays claim to the Chozien.
In this tale, the Great Spirit has called to all orders that a new Chozien has been born. The search has already begun. All have released their finest huntsmen and spirit seekers to find the child.
We can only hope that we are not too late.
Here are some high-level summary notes from The Chris Voss Show podcast interview with author Crystal B. Clark:
Crystal B. Clark is a fantasy author who recently published her debut novel "Balance of Power", which incorporates her life experiences.
She was sexually abused as a child by a family member, leading to shame and emotional withdrawal. In college she got pregnant and had an abortion she regrets.
Clark became an alcoholic and severely depressed, planning her suicide after her wedding before getting unexpectedly pregnant on her honeymoon.
She built a successful tech career she grew to hate, feeling unfulfilled. Her husband encouraged her to finish writing a book she'd started 20 years prior.
Writing "Balance of Power" allowed Clark to process her trauma through the characters. It's a spiritual fantasy dealing with internal struggles.
Clark now works as a life coach helping people with career transitions and mental health issues by asking questions and reframing things logically.
Her story and book aim to help others realize they aren't alone in their pain, and there is meaning to be found in life's difficulties. Clark hopes readers find their own journey reflected.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – We Love You, Madam President by Alvin S Berger
Oct 30, 2023
We Love You, Madam President by Alvin S Berger
https://amzn.to/40ngKVS
Alvinsberger.com
The invention of a sentient computer imported from Israel leads to political chaos in America. This computer is more than human-better than human-with its limitless memory storage and human characteristics, which prove to be big trouble for the perverted President of the United States. His mistakes lead to his downfall and that of his entire cabinet. With Washington in chaos, two CIA agents and some members of the Senate try to halt what the deep state conspirators want to accomplish through bribery and deceit. The murder of anyone who gets in their way means nothing to them, mere collateral damage of their nefarious plan. Rising from the tumult is a brilliant woman who breaks through the glass ceiling as she fights to become the first female president with the knowledge of the world at her fingertips. She must rely on her own intuition and the goodness of humanity to shine through the darkness of dirty politics.Here are some high-level summary notes from The Chris Voss Show podcast interview with author Alvin S. Berger:
Alvin S. Berger is an author who began writing later in life. His background is as a dentist who loved continuing education and personal development.
His first book "A Mind of Her Own" was inspired by a note he wrote to his partner Vera, who encouraged him to turn it into a book.
His second book is "We Love You Madam President" - a speculative fiction novel about the first female U.S. president, AI, and political intrigue. It came out of imagining walking with the characters through scenarios.
Berger also sculpts and paints. He finds immediate artistic mediums quicker for an audience to absorb than the time investment of reading a full book.
His third upcoming book is "Tentacles of Corruption" tackling political corruption and AI. He used a real AI system to generate text for the book.
Writing allows Berger to feel connected to the characters. He prints out each page, edits by hand, and compiled a physical manuscript before publishing.
There are plans to potentially turn "We Love You Madam President" into a screenplay and movie. Berger is working with Blackstone Publishing and feels honored at the positive response to his books as a first-time author.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Black Seas of Infinity by Daniel J Henk
Oct 29, 2023
The Black Seas of Infinity by Daniel J Henk
https://amzn.to/3saEaku
Danhenk.com
Visions of pulp era heroes fill his thoughts. He dreams big, but harsh reality digs in as he grows up, and he resigns himself to building surveillance drones for the military. After a brief probative period, he’s moved into the clandestine world of investigating crashed alien craft. Fascinated beyond anything he thought possible, it’s a dream come true.
A strange find leads to obsession. Combined with his lack of social skills it eventually gets him fired. But he’s seen too much. A year later he returns and pulls off a bloody heist. Fleeing into the woods, the military in hot pursuit, he makes a mad scramble up the coast.
This is the 2nd, heavily reworked and edited edition of my debut novel. I loved the story, but after a decade and a half as an author, I felt I could bring the story more to life with my updated skills.
Here are some high-level summary notes from the podcast interview with author and illustrator Dan Henk:
Dan Henk is an author and illustrator known for dark, horror-influenced artwork. He has published several horror/sci-fi novels.
His latest books are a re-release of his debut novel "The Black Seas of Infinity" about an apocalyptic alien encounter, and an anthology "The Never Dead" with 14 authors contributing horror stories.
Early influences were sci-fi and horror books, as well as drawing political cartoons and album art for punk bands. He aimed to be a comic book artist originally.
He incorporates visually striking and often disturbing illustrations into his book projects. His art style frequently features horror and nihilistic themes.
Life experiences like surviving a stabbing, brain cancer, and his wife's tragic death have shaped his outlook and creative drive. He maintains productivity across writing, illustrations, tattooing, podcasting, and more.
On his podcast "Skull Sessions" he interviews other creatives in the horror/sci-fi world about their work and inspirations.
Overall Dan Henk has channeled darkness in life into prolific artistic output across multiple mediums, carving out a distinct niche in the world of horror.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – WITH LOVE, FROM PLANET B: A sapphic spiritual sci-fi fantasy novel by ZAAYIN SALAAM MD.
Oct 28, 2023
WITH LOVE, FROM PLANET B: A sapphic spiritual sci-fi fantasy novel by ZAAYIN SALAAM MD.
https://amzn.to/478HjAd
Our world is about to change very fast. Are you ready for a story that takes you deeper into your spirit?
It’s 2085, and the 6th extinction event is unfolding. The climate crisis escalated after we ignored the deadlines. Super corporations created the Free One World Nation, which now rules the world.
Zara is a Master Lucid Dreamer, waiting to Lucid Teleport to a suitable exo-planet once it’s found. She is spiritual, deconstructing the religious beliefs forced on her as a child. Lex, her girlfriend and team mathematician is an atheist. She discovers the existence of Planet B.
Join Zara and Lex on their hero’s journey as they each earn their way into this utopia. Will they cure themselves of Three Spiritual Diseases that afflict all Earthlings? Will they survive on Planet B?
Several predictions from this novel have already come true. Those who receive the messages embedded in this story will be better prepared for the massive shifts to come.
Here are some summary notes from the podcast interview:
Zaayin Salaam is the author of the new sci-fi spiritual novel "With Love From Planet B", releasing November 11, 2023.
The book is set in the year 2085, where climate change has ravaged Earth. Corporations rule and two heroines try to save the world by teleporting to an alternate dimension.
Zaayin Salaam has a medical background and was always interested in science, quantum physics, and spirituality. She wrote the book over several years, going through extensive edits and rewrites.
The book touches on her experiences growing up in Pakistan and immigrating to the U.S. The characters reflect parts of her own spiritual journey and desire to make a difference.
Key topics in the book include humanity's possible extinction, climate refugees, controlling corporations, teleportation technology, quantum physics, dreams, and spiritual awakening.
Zaayin Salaam calls it a "spiritual sci-fi novel" that goes beyond dystopian tropes to focus on love, connection, and humanity's potential. She hints at important spiritual insights layered throughout.
She wrote it to fill a void for more meaningful, intelligent sci-fi, especially lesbian sci-fi, that takes readers deeper spiritually. The book is meant to be transformative.
Zaayin Salaam is excited to finally publish her debut novel and hopes it inspires readers to see humanity's positive potential during difficult times.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Essential Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations by Elizabeth Keating Ph.D.
Oct 28, 2023
The Essential Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations by Elizabeth Keating Ph.D.
https://amzn.to/3FBpVs0
Just as the oral histories of people around the world are disappearing amid rapid change, there is a risk that your family’s personal stories, too, will be lost forever. In The Essential Questions, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connection with them in the process.
As you seek to learn more about your family history, how do you get beyond familiar anecdotes and avoid the frustration of oppositional generational attitudes? By asking questions that make the familiar strange, anthropologists are able to see entirely different perspectives and understand new cultures. Drawing on her lifelong work in this field, Keating has developed a set of questions that treat your parents and grandparents not just as the people who raised you, but as individuals of a certain society and time, and as the children, teenagers, and young adults they once were. The Essential Questions helps you to learn about the history of your elders, to see the world through their eyes, and to honor the language they choose to describe their experiences.
Here are some summary notes from the podcast interview:
Elizabeth Keating is an anthropology professor and author of the new book "The Essential Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations."
The book provides a framework of questions to deeply interview older family members about their life experiences and get intergenerational perspectives.
Keating was inspired to write the book after losing her mother and realizing how little she knew about her life outside being a parent.
The 13 essential questions focus on topics like childhood homes, interactions, coming-of-age rituals, fears, and more. They elicit rich details and stories.
Interviewing family creates empathy, brings unknown histories to light, builds closer bonds, and preserves ordinary details of past eras before they are lost.
Tips covered include withholding judgment, letting subjects guide the narrative, listening without interrupting, allowing silences for more memories to emerge.
Recording interviews is highly recommended to accurately capture details, language, and stories for family archives. Video may make some uncomfortable.
Starting interviews sooner rather than later is best, even if dementia is present, as older memories persist. Conversations can unfold over time.
Understanding parents as full individuals, not just in their parental role, brings gratitude and a richer sense of personal history and influences.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I by Douglas Brunt
Oct 27, 2023
The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I by Douglas Brunt
https://amzn.to/3QcSvVB
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The hidden history of one of the world’s greatest inventors, a man who disrupted the status quo and then disappeared into thin air on the eve of World War I—this book answers the hundred-year-old mystery of what really became of Rudolf Diesel.
September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder.
After rising from an impoverished European childhood, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with his powerful engine that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so, he became not only an international celebrity but also the enemy of two extremely powerful men: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world.
The Kaiser wanted the engine to power a fleet of submarines that would finally allow him to challenge Great Britain’s Royal Navy. But Diesel had intended for his engine to be used for the betterment of mankind and refused to keep the technology out of the hands of the British or any other nation. For John D. Rockefeller, the engine was nothing less than an existential threat to his vast and lucrative oil empire. As electric lighting began to replace kerosene lamps, Rockefeller’s bottom line depended on the world’s growing thirst for gasoline to power its automobiles and industries.
At the outset of this new age of electricity and oil, Europe stood on the precipice of war. Rudolf Diesel grew increasingly concerned about Germany’s rising nationalism and military spending. The inventor was on his way to London to establish a new company that would help Britain improve its failing submarine program when he disappeared.
Now, New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt reopens the case and provides an astonishing new conclusion about Diesel’s fate. “Equal parts Walter Isaacson and Sherlock Holmes, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel yanks back the curtain on the greatest caper of the 20th century in this riveting history” (Jay Winik, New York Times bestselling author).
About the author
Until 2011, Douglas Brunt was CEO of Authentium, Inc. He now writes full time and lives in New York with his wife and three children. He is the author of New York Times Bestseller 'Ghosts of Manhattan' and 'The Means'. His third novel, 'Trophy Son', will be released May 30, 2017.
You can lean more about Doug at www.douglasbrunt.comHere is a summary of the key points from the podcast conversation:
Douglas Brunt is the author of the new book The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War One. It tells the story of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, who disappeared mysteriously while traveling by ship in 1913.
Diesel was a celebrity inventor at the time. His disappearance sparked speculation that he was murdered by powerful figures like John D. Rockefeller or Kaiser Wilhelm II, who had motives related to Diesel's inventions that threatened their business interests.
Brunt became fascinated by the diesel engine and Rudolf Diesel's story when deciding to repower a boat he bought with diesel engines. He learned diesel engines are more efficient, stable, and safer than gasoline engines.
In researching Diesel's life, Brunt found there was little written about him in English and the mystery around his disappearance was compelling. Though officially ruled a suicide, Brunt presents a theory of what really happened to Diesel backed up by intelligence experts.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Space for Leadership: Lessons for who you can be, regardless of who you were by Jeff Giagnocavo
Oct 27, 2023
The Space for Leadership: Lessons for who you can be, regardless of who you were by Jeff Giagnocavo
https://amzn.to/3sc5EpZ
Thejeffg.com
In a world where leadership is often celebrated, The Space for Leadership takes an illuminating journey into the often-overlooked realm of a leader's past.
This groundbreaking book delves into the profound impact of one's history on their leadership style and how embracing these experiences can catalyze personal and professional growth.
In The Space for Leadership, we unravel the stories of leaders who have faced adversity, trauma, and life-altering challenges. Some allowed their past to dictate their paths, while others chose to suppress their history, only to be haunted by it.
By vividly contrasting these two paths, this book presents a powerful premise: that the key to becoming an extraordinary leader lies in harnessing the potential of one's own lived experiences, no matter how daunting they may be.
With deep insight and a compassionate approach, this book underscores how traumatic stress, when channeled effectively, can be transformed into a wellspring of leadership acumen.
If you’re a leader carrying a tremendous burden looking to release those chains and heal yourself and those around you, this is a must read.
Through these pages, you'll discover how remarkable leaders leverage their personal hardships to fuel their journeys toward becoming beacons of inspiration. Their ability to convert trauma into a catalyst for growth becomes a compelling focal point for not only their self-improvement but also for nurturing a cadre of resilient and empowered individuals who rally around them.
By embracing the lessons hidden within their scars, these leaders create a profound space for others to gather and thrive. Their authenticity and vulnerability illuminate a path to effective leadership that heals not only those they guide but also themselves. The Space for Leadership reveals the secrets of building bridges from pain to strength, and from adversity to empowerment.
In this transformative narrative, you'll uncover:
✓ Strategies for embracing past traumas to fuel growth and resilience.
✓ Insights into the psychology of leadership, with a focus on authenticity and empathy.
✓ Techniques for creating a safe and nurturing space that fosters collaboration and growth.
✓ Real-life stories of leaders who turned their wounds into powerful tools for healing.
The Space for Leadership is not just a book; it's a guide for leaders, both emerging and established, to harness the transformative power of their own life stories. Whether you're a CEO, a community organizer, or someone on a personal journey of growth, this book will inspire you to not only rise above your past but also use it as a stepping stone to become an unwavering force of positive change.
If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and leadership that shines light into the darkest corners of your history, then The Space for Leadership is your guiding star. Get ready to rewrite your leadership narrative and create a space where you, and those around you, can truly flourish.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alara Sage, Founder and Creator of Creator Consciousness, Activating Women in Their Power, Magnetism and Creative Genius
Oct 26, 2023
Alara Sage, Founder and Creator of Creator Consciousness, Activating Women in Their Power, Magnetism and Creative Genius
Alarasage.com
Here is a summary of the key points from the podcast:
Helping people create fulfilling, purposeful lives and reconnect with their innate power
The importance of being fully present, getting out of overthinking, and trusting one's intuition
Techniques to tap into imagination and bring desires into reality through visualization
Understanding and harmonizing feminine and masculine energy
Healing from trauma and shame to unleash one's true self
Alara's spiritual awakening experience sparking her journey
Supporting women specifically to embody their power and express their creativity
Offering coaching, courses, a podcast, and other resources
The discussion focused on aligning with your highest potential, igniting your inner wisdom and magnetism, and creating the life you desire.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rui da Silva, Founder and Head Coach of Balanced Rebel, a Health Coaching Company
Oct 26, 2023
Rui da Silva, Founder and Head Coach of Balanced Rebel, a Health Coaching Company
balancedrebel.com
Here is a summary of the key points from the podcast transcript:
Rui DeSilva is a health and stress management coach who founded Balanced Rebel, an online health coaching company.
He helps busy professionals manage their energy, sleep, nutrition, and stress through lifestyle changes. This allows them to perform sustainably, age stronger, and transform ordinary habits into an extraordinary life.
Strategic breaks are essential for recovery and stress management. People need to make time to move, breathe, listen to music, etc during the workday. Recovery is a necessity, not a luxury.
Sleep regulates brain function, muscle repair, cortisol, and more. It is critical for peak performance. Many compromise sleep to work more but it backfires.
Nutrition provides energy to the body. People often eat for emotional reasons versus energizing the body. The 80/20 rule provides structure: 80% of meals energize, 20% are emotional/social.
Rui offers corporate and personal coaching, online programs, free resources like stress assessments, and a monthly subscription model for continued support. His website is balancedrebel.com.
The key is realizing we can control our habits and making small improvements daily. Tiny gains compound over time for extraordinary results.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – On Second Thought… Maybe I Can by Debbie Weiss
Oct 25, 2023
On Second Thought... Maybe I Can by Debbie Weiss
https://amzn.to/3QvmgCt
On Second Thought... Maybe I Can is the story of a chubby, insecure, and scared little girl who spent her life doing what was expected of her and taking care of everyone but herself. Like many of us, she was ready to stop using others' opinions and her personal circumstances as an excuse to continue living a life she didn't love. When Debbie turned 50, she had an epiphany that changed her life: "On Second Thought... Maybe I Can." She realized she had the power to transform her life all along, she just didn't know it. Debbie's journey shows us it's never too late to pursue the life you want.
Here are some key points from the podcast transcript:
Guest Debbie Weiss is the author of a memoir called "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can" about overcoming obstacles and living out dreams.
She became a caregiver for her father at a young age which forced her to mature quickly. This experience gave her tools to help others later.
At 50, Weiss had an epiphany, realizing she had lost herself always caring for others. This motivated her transformation.
She coaches women on personal development, limiting beliefs, goal-setting, and self-care. Mothers often neglect themselves helping others.
The journey itself has lessons, not just the destination. Collecting life stories teaches us. Weiss shares stories in her book and coaching.
Caregivers need timeouts to refill themselves. Self-care is essential, not selfish.
In summary, Weiss aims to inspire people that circumstances don't have to define you. Her memoir and coaching help women put themselves first to ultimately help others more.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jordan Dunin, CEO and Founder of HatchPath a Health Coaching Services Platform
Oct 25, 2023
Hatchpath.io
Jordan Dunin, CEO and Founder of HatchPath a Health Coaching Services Platform
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Four Secrets to Healthy Weight Loss: A Doctor-Developed and Patient-Proven Formula to Burn Fat and Maintain a Naturally Healthy Body by Dr. Cody Golman, D.C. Donna Parker MFT
Oct 24, 2023
Four Secrets to Healthy Weight Loss: A Doctor-Developed and Patient-Proven Formula to Burn Fat and Maintain a Naturally Healthy Body by Dr. Cody Golman, D.C. Donna Parker MFT
https://amzn.to/3FvxT63
Fast40weightloss.com
Are you tired of quick-fix solutions that promise weight loss but deliver disappointment?
As a natural healthcare professional with two decades of experience, I know how frustrating it can be to navigate the maze of weight loss gimmicks. That’s why I wrote this book: to guide you through a balanced, natural approach to weight management.
In this book, you will find scientifically-supported advice that aligns with natural healing principles.
I'm not just the author; I'm your advocate and guide on this journey to holistic health. Get ready to embark on a path that respects your body, mind, and spirit.
It's time to take control of your health the right way.
Here are some key points from the podcast transcript:
Guest Dr. Cody Goldman wrote the book "4 Secrets to Healthy Weight Loss" based on his decades of experience helping patients lose weight sustainably.
He explains that most diets cause you to lose muscle and water weight, not fat. When you cut calories, your body fights back by storing more fat.
Secret #1: Determine if you want to lose water, muscle, or fat weight. Most people need to focus on burning fat.
Secret #2: Understand if you're a fat or sugar burner. We're designed to burn fat efficiently but modern diets make many people sugar burners, which promotes fat storage.
His Fast 40 program uses herbs and real foods to help reprogram your body to be a fat burner again in 40 days.
Fasting and very low calorie diets tell your body it's starving so it holds onto fat. Eating proper calories and nutrients is key.
Quitting added sugar causes dopamine withdrawal, so you need support. Dr. Goldman provides daily coaching.
Losing weight sustainably requires a lifestyle change, not a temporary diet. But it hugely improves health and quality of life.
In summary, the book and Dr. Goldman's approach aim to correct common weight loss misconceptions and provide a proven, doctor-developed formula to lose fat long-term by working with your body's systems, not against them.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality by William Egginton
Oct 24, 2023
The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality by William Egginton
https://amzn.to/3tKTVPy
Argentine poet Jorge Luis Borges was madly in love when his life was shattered by painful heartbreak. But the breakdown that followed illuminated an incontrovertible truth—that love is necessarily imbued with loss, that the one doesn’t exist without the other. German physicist Werner Heisenberg was fighting with the scientific establishment on the meaning of the quantum realm’s absurdity when he had his own epiphany—that there is no such thing as a complete, perfect description of reality. Prussian philosopher Immanuel Kant pushed the assumptions of human reason to their mind-bending conclusions, but emerged with an idea that crowned a towering philosophical system—that the human mind has fundamental limits, and those limits undergird both our greatest achievements as well as our missteps.
Through fiction, science, and philosophy, the work of these three thinkers coalesced around the powerful, haunting fact that there is an irreconcilable difference between reality “out there” and reality as we experience it. Out of this profound truth comes a multitude of galvanizing ideas: the notion of selfhood, free will, and purpose in human life; the roots of morality, aesthetics, and reason; and the origins and nature of the cosmos itself.
As each of these thinkers shows, every one of us has a fundamentally incomplete picture of the world. But this is to be expected. Only as mortal, finite beings are we able to experience the world in all its richness and breathtaking majesty. We are stranded in a gulf of vast extremes, between the astronomical and the quantum, an abyss of freedom and absolute determinism, and it is in that center where we must make our home. A soaring and lucid reflection on the lives and work of Borges, Heisenberg, and Kant, The Rigor of Angels movingly demonstrates that the mysteries of our place in the world may always loom over us—not as a threat, but as a reminder of our humble humanity.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves by Alexandra Hudson
Oct 23, 2023
The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves by Alexandra Hudson
https://amzn.to/3tGNRYu
Alexandra Hudson, daughter of the "Manners Lady," was raised to respect others. But as she grew up, Hudson discovered a difference between politeness―a superficial appearance of good manners―and true civility. In this timely book, Hudson sheds light on how civility can help bridge our political divide.
From classical philosophers like Epictetus, to great twentieth-century thinkers like Martin Luther King Jr., to her own experience working in the federal government during one of the most politically fraught eras in our nation's history, Hudson examines how civility―a respect for the personhood and dignity of others―transcends political disagreements. Respecting someone means valuing them enough to tell them when you think they are wrong.
It’s easy to look at the divided state of the world and blame our leaders, the media, or our education system. Instead, we should focus on what we can control: ourselves. The Soul of Civility empowers readers to live tolerantly with others despite deep differences, and to rigorously protest wrongs and debate issues rather than silencing disagreements. A robust public discourse is essential to a truly civil society, and respecting others means telling hard truths. If enough of us decide to change ourselves, we might be able to change the world we live in, too.
Provocative, personal, and acutely relevant, The Soul of Civility is an essential book for our era.
Here are some key points from the podcast transcript:
Guest Alexandra Hudson has a new book called "The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves" about restoring civil discourse.
Civility is about seeing others as moral equals and respecting their humanity, which can sometimes require breaking politeness norms.
Incivility is a timeless human problem going back to ancient Egyptian teachings. We have a natural tension between self-interest and community.
We need to move beyond surface-level politeness to have the hard, honest conversations required in a democracy. But with respect, not aggression.
Local efforts like porching (sitting on porches together) can help rebuild community and trust across differences. Shared spaces and meals are powerful.
Technology and busyness have made us more isolated. We need to rediscover the value of spontaneous interactions and getting to know our neighbors.
Small everyday decisions to see the humanity in each person we encounter helps support human flourishing and civilization.
Feelings of helplessness globally should inspire us to be more gracious locally. We have the power to be part of the solution through our daily actions.
In summary, we can all contribute to healing society's divisions by focusing on true civil discourse, community-building, and respecting the equal dignity of every person we interact with daily. Small acts of graciousness and connection matter.
About the author
Alexandra Hudson is a writer, popular speaker, and the founder of Civic Renaissance, a publication and intellectual community dedicated to beauty, goodness and truth. She was named the 2020 Novak Journalism Fellow, and contributes to Fox News, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, TIME Magazine, POLITICO Magazine, and Newsweek. She earned a master’s degree in public policy at the London School of Economics as a Rotary Scholar, and is an adjunct professor at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy. She is also the creator of a series for The Teaching Company called Storytelling and The Human Condition, available for streaming as of May 2023. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband and two children restoring their historic Italian renaissance style home, enjoying classic films, putting a new spin on old recipes in the kitchen, dabbling in water color, or reading a Platonic dialogue.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Mass Killer: Six Case Histories That Tell Us Why by Gerald Schoenewolf
Oct 23, 2023
The Mass Killer: Six Case Histories That Tell Us Why by Gerald Schoenewolf
https://amzn.to/473rfzt
The United States as twice as many mass killings than any other country in the world. In 2018, there were 18 mass killings in one year.
Many critics say it is the accessibility of guns in the United States that is the cause of the mass killings. But guns have always been available in the US, particularly since 1781, when the second amendment was passed granting citizens the right to own guns. But mass killing began to multiply at the end of the 20th Century and continued to do so into the 21st Century.
People kill not because they have guns, but because they have an urge to kill. The urge to kill is brought on either by an emotional disturbance or a cultural disturbance or both. The urge to kill many people is brought on by an even greater disturbance.
Mass killers are the products of dysfunctional families and dysfunctional cultures. The traumas of childhood and the frustrations of living in a dysfunctional culture lead to the eruptions of mass killings.
This book probes the minds of mass killers and the meaning of their killings. It begins with an introduction to the psychology of mass killings, then offers six case histories of some of the most notorious mass killers in recent American history. It ends with a chapter on how to prevent mass killings.
About the author
Gerald Schoenewolf is a New York State licensed psychoanalyst, a former adjunct professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, an author of 30 books, an award-winning screenwriter and a filmmaker. He was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, a small town where everybody spoke German, and he came to New York at the age of 19. He has worked in New York ever since. His books include 14 works on psychology and psychoanalysis as well other nonfiction works; also nine novels and a book of poems and drawings. His book, "Jennifer and Her Selves," was a top paperback seller in its first edition by Dell. His screenplays have won first prize in film festivals in the USA and the UK, and have been in the finals of several other festivals. He produced and directed two of his screenplays, "Therapy," and "Brooklyn Nights."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Justin Bushko, MedTechMan, A Source for Medical Technology Innovation
Oct 22, 2023
Justin Bushko, MedTechMan, A Source for Medical Technology Innovation
Concise-engineering.com
Here are some key points from the podcast transcript:
Justin Bushko is the founder of MedTechMan.com and Concise Engineering, companies that specialize in medical technology innovation.
They help people with ideas for medical devices take them from concept to prototype and through regulatory approvals to get the product to market.
Bushko has been in the medtech industry for over 20 years. As a kid, he liked taking things apart to see how they worked, which led to his interest in engineering and problem-solving.
The medtech market is currently around $500 billion but expected to grow to $800 billion by 2030, so there is a lot of demand for innovation.
Concise Engineering provides services including industrial design, mechanical and electrical engineering, software development, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
Some examples of devices they have worked on: surgical handpieces, wound therapy systems, dental appliances, arthroscopy tools, defibrillators, drug delivery systems for cancer treatment.
Major recent trends are advances in robotics and AI for surgery and treatment. AI could significantly impact healthcare in the future.
Bushko stays up to date by attending conferences, networking, and constantly talking to people in the industry about the latest medtech innovations.
He enjoys collaborating with clients to quickly solve problems and get from initial idea to functional prototype.
Bushko welcomes conversations with anyone interested in medtech at any stage of the process to see how he can help add value.
In summary, Justin Bushko and his firm Concise Engineering aim to push the boundaries of medical technology and make the process smoother for innovators to develop breakthrough healthcare solutions.
Biography
With a passion for pushing the boundaries of healthcare solutions, Justin and his team are dedicated to sharing their expertise and insights. From breakthrough medical devices to cutting-edge engineering techniques, we delve into the most critical topics shaping the future of healthcare. Our mission is to inspire and educate, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share a common goal: to drive innovation and improve lives through transformative MedTech advancements.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chasing Shadows: Fighting the Monster Within by Justin Brien
Oct 20, 2023
Chasing Shadows: Fighting the Monster Within by Justin Brien
https://amzn.to/3S6BIpG
This is a book about recovery, redemption, overcoming obstacles, and loss. It highlights struggles with mental health, substance use, and suicidality. It will take you through the journey of one man's struggle to find inner peace as he chases a dark path of loneliness. Battling his own mental health demons and substance use, he embarks on a path that leads him down a hole of pain, becoming suicidal and being lucky to live and tell his story. He was able to turn his life around when one day, sitting in his basement suite alone facing the decision of suicide or help, he comes to realize his WHY to live. He finally finds the strength to ask for help and step out of the shadows. It will teach you strategies on how to cope with your mental health and deliver you tangible takeaways to start to become your Strongest Version. Full of life lessons, poor choices and grief, you will see how to break through struggle and create the future you desire while building a stronger mindset. It will illuminate the power of acceptance and forgiveness and how they work for you.
Justinbrien.com
Here are some key points from the podcast transcript:
Justin Brien had a tough childhood - his parents divorced when he was young, he was bullied, and he struggled with undiagnosed ADHD. This led him to have low self-esteem and turn to alcohol later in life.
Justin became an alcoholic and his addiction caused him to lose important relationships and hit rock bottom. On January 4, 2019 he finally got sober.
Justin has now written a book called "Chasing Shadows: Fighting the Monster Within" which details his struggles with addiction and mental health issues. The book includes reflection questions to help readers improve their own lives.
Justin is now a motivational speaker, transformational coach, and mental health advocate. He wants to help others, especially men, feel comfortable asking for help with their mental health.
Justin believes it's important for men to get in touch with both their masculine and feminine sides - to be strong protectors but also show compassion.
He works with clients as a transformational life coach, offering courses and 1-on-1 coaching to help people achieve the future they envision.
Justin stresses the importance of self-love, building a support network, and realizing that change is possible. His story demonstrates that you can come back from rock bottom if you commit to growth.
In summary, Justin Brien has turned his life around after addiction and mental health struggles, and now helps others improve their lives through motivational speaking, coaching, and advocacy. His book and message aim to inspire people to confront their inner demons, ask for help when needed, and believe they can change.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Attorney Edwin Schwartz, on How To Reinvent Yourself and Your Career at Any Age
Oct 20, 2023
Attorney Edwin Schwartz, on How To Reinvent Yourself and Your Career at Any Age
checkitlikeaman.org
clarkbartram.com
Here are 5 key points summarizing the podcast conversation between Chris Voss and Edwin Schwartz:
Edwin reinvented his career and life at age 40 by quitting his high-pressure car sales job to attend law school, motivated by wanting to spend more time with his young twin daughters.
Edwin got sober from alcohol addiction in his early twenties after getting suspended from college, recognizing alcohol was causing problems in his life.
During the Covid pandemic, Edwin got inspired to transform his fitness after seeing his daughters' athleticism and wanting to set a good example. He lost fat and built muscle with help from a social media fitness coach.
Edwin serves on the board of a nonprofit promoting prostate cancer awareness, after his fit friend and coach was diagnosed with prostate cancer despite no symptoms. He stresses the importance of men getting prostate checks.
Edwin emphasizes that it's never too late to reinvent your life and make big changes - he quit a lucrative car sales career in his forties to become a lawyer and improve his health and fitness as a dad.
Biography
After 15 years in a high-pressure sales environment, I quit my six-figure job at age 40 to attend law school and I never looked back. I talk about making big shifts in both career and fitness as well as being a parent, how you are the example your kids follow (good or bad). You only have one life...live it! Every. Second. Counts.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sam Mandel, CEO and Co-Founder of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, Expert in Ketamine Infusions, Mental Health Psychedelic Medicine
Oct 19, 2023
Sam Mandel, CEO and Co-Founder of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, Expert in Ketamine Infusions, Mental Health Psychedelic Medicine
Ketamineclinics.com
Here are some key points from the podcast conversation between Chris Voss of The Chris Voss Show Podcast and Sam Mandel:
Ketamine infusion therapy involves receiving low, sub-anesthetic doses of ketamine intravenously in a clinical setting. It is used to treat depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
Ketamine works very quickly, with many people experiencing relief after just 2-3 infusions within the first week. This is much faster than conventional antidepressants like SSRIs which can take 4-6 weeks to start working.
Ketamine has an 83% success rate for treating depression and mental health issues, even in treatment-resistant cases that have not responded to other medications and therapies.
The effects of ketamine last for months at a time, unlike medications that need to be taken daily. There are also no major long-term side effects.
Ketamine works through different mechanisms than conventional antidepressants. It stimulates regrowth of neural connections and pathways in the brain. It also induces a psychedelic state that allows revisiting trauma and gaining new perspectives on issues.
Proper ketamine treatment involves intravenous administration in a clinical setting under supervision of medical professionals, not taking lozenges or sprays at home which the FDA has warned against.
Ketamine clinics provide comprehensive mental healthcare including therapy, psychiatry, transcranial magnetic stimulation in addition to ketamine infusion therapy.
Ketamine treatment costs around $3900 for a complete series of 6 infusions. Some insurance plans may cover parts of the treatment.
Biography
About Sam Mandel
Sam Mandel is a lifelong mental health advocate & entrepreneur. Sam cofounded Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles with his father, Dr. Steven L. Mandel, in 2014 and has grown the clinic to be one of the most successful and well-respected Ketamine Infusion Therapy clinics in the U.S. He serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of KCLA, managing its growing staff of 16. He oversees all non-clinical functions, including patient satisfaction, human resources and employee retention, vendors, marketing, public relations, technology, compliance, legal, and finance. Sam also enjoys weightlifting, traveling, snowboarding, and spending time with his dog Banksy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Christine Boev, PhD Prepared ICU Nurse on Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Anti-Aging
Oct 19, 2023
Dr. Christine Boev, PhD Prepared ICU Nurse on Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Anti-Aging
Instagram.com/drchristineboev
Here are some key points from the podcast conversation between Chris Voss and Dr. Christine Boeb:
Gut health is critical for weight loss and overall health. Taking care of your microbiome through diet, supplements, and testing (like Viome) can optimize immunity and digestion.
Estrogenics (chemicals that disrupt hormones) should be avoided - this includes parabens in beauty/hygiene products. They can lead to weight gain and sexual dysfunction in both men and women.
Testosterone optimization is important as we age, for both men and women. Get tested every 6 months and work on lifestyle strategies to keep levels up. This helps with building muscle, libido, and longevity.
Intermittent fasting is a helpful lifestyle approach for weight loss, autophagy, and feeling energized. Be strategic with protein intake during eating window.
Strength training/resistance exercise is essential, especially as we age. It builds critical muscle mass for metabolism and mobility.
Eat whole, unprocessed foods - don't eat anything with a barcode! Focus on protein, fruits/veggies, healthy fats. Avoid added sugar.
Supplements are important: collagen, vitamin D, magnesium, fish oil. But get testing to customize what you need.
Working with a coach provides accountability, customization, and tough love to form healthy habits. Be ready to work hard and get uncomfortable!
Biography
Dr. Boev is a PhD prepared ICU nurse with extensive training and experience with health, wellness, fitness, and anti-aging. Her areas of expertise include metabolic health, supplementation, and use of alternative therapies to enhance cellular health. Her goal is to be able to maintain her current aerobic condition (including handstand pushups) when she is 120 years old!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael C Hutchison DDS, PowerPlus Mouthguard Inventor and CEO
Oct 18, 2023
Michael C Hutchison DDS, PowerPlus Mouthguard Inventor and CEO
Powerplusmouthguard.com
The PowerPlus Mouthguard's mission is to help prevent concussions in youth athletes. We want to teach everyone to embrace the discovery of Physiologic Jaw alignment when participating in sports because you will reduce the risk of concussive forces reaching your brain, and you will increase your strength and performance.
All mouth guards keep you from breaking your teeth. But only the PowerPlus Mouthguard can lower the G-Force impact to your brain.
The PowerPlus Mouthguard is a medically patented do it yourself home device that is designed to customize around an athlete’s bite in order to maintain enforcement of a physiologically aligned jaw.
The PowerPlus Mouthguard establishes correct “Physiologic Jaw Position.” The PowerPlus Mouthguard fits on the LOWER TEETH and is designed to reduce and dissipate the G-Force upon impact and reduce injury.
The precise jaw alignment that the PowerPlus Mouthguard maintains will help an athlete:
∙ Increase strength and balance
∙ Increase performance and agility
∙ Decrease occurrences of headaches
∙ Reduce the G-Force produced in a collision
∙ Increase oxygen intake and ability to speak normally through lower arch placement
Scientific studies consistently demonstrate that maintaining physiological jaw alignment reduces risk of concussion.
Everyone has a unique anatomy. The PowerPlus Mouthguard is the solution to improving safety and performance.
Dr. Michael Hutchison is a practicing dentist in Traverse City, Michigan. He has been in private practice specializing in Cosmetic and Neuromuscular dentistry since 1987. In 2001 he was one of first 125 dentists world wide awarded Accreditation in the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
He is the inventor of the PowerPlus Mouthguard that has revolutionized mouth guard technology in the 21st century. He discovered the relationship of Physiologic Jaw Positioning to increase athletic performance and reduce the G-Force impact found in concussions. He was awarded a medical utility patent for all of North America, Canada and Mexico in 2015. He continues to research concussion safety and is leading the way to help athletes play better and safer.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tom Fox, The Compliance Evangelist & Compliance Podcast Network
Oct 18, 2023
Tom Fox, The Compliance Evangelist & Compliance Podcast Network
Compliancepodcastnetwork.net
Biography
Thomas R. Fox-the Compliance Evangelist®
Tom is literally the guy who wrote the book on compliance with the international compliance best seller “The Compliance Handbook, 3rd edition” which was released by LexisNexis in May 2022. Tom has authored 25 other books on business leadership, compliance and ethics and corporate governance, including the international best-sellers “Lessons Learned on Compliance and Ethics” and “Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act” as well as his award-winning series Fox on Compliance.
Tom leads the social media discussion on compliance with his award-winning blog, and is the Voice of Compliance, having founded the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network and hosting or producing multiple award-winning podcasts. He is an Executive leader at the C-Suite Network, the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Robert Plotkin, Co-Founder of Blueshift IP, Leading Expert on The Impact of AI on Innovation
Oct 17, 2023
Robert Plotkin, Co-Founder of Blueshift IP, Leading Expert on The Impact of AI on Innovation
Blueshiftip.com
Robert Plotkin is a leading expert on the impact of AI on innovation. His book, The Genie in the Machine, was the first (and still the only) work to address the impact of creative AI on innovation and the patent system. As an MIT-educated computer scientist, inventor, and patent attorney specializing in software patents for over 25 years, he has unique insights into how to leverage AI in innovation and how to navigate the patent system in the wake of increasingly creative AI. Robert is also an experienced podcaster with nearly 100 episodes and is a highly sought after podcast guest for his breadth of expertise.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Helen Morris, Energy Healing Practitioner and Podcast Host
Oct 17, 2023
Helen Morris Energy Healing Practitioner and Podcast Host
Thebeautifulsideofgrief.com
Biography
Helen Morris is a certified Emotion Code and Body Code based out of Rotorua, New Zealand.
She came across this healing modality after tragically losing her 18-year-old daughter, and only child, in a motor vehicle accident in 2017.
Prior to this she worked in the health sector in Health Intelligence, supporting general practices in Hawke’s Bay with national health initiatives and programmes. From 2009 to 2013 she developed and coordinated an award-winning Before School Check (B4SC) screening programme for 4 year-olds, which she also supported at a National level, and contributed to two publications evaluating the programme. In 2012 she was nominated for a leadership award for her contributions locally and nationally to this programme.
“There are times in life which are so momentous and pivotal you cease to be the person you were! The loss of my beautiful Tahl Kaleish was one such moment. In the space of an hour I went from being a proud mama of an 18 year old taking on life boldly, to someone who had to learn how to exist without the most important person in her life. This lead me to look at life with a completely new set of lenses from that moment forward.
Helen also launched a podcast called The Beautiful Side of Grief in March 2021 - featuring guests who have moved through heart-wrenching loss or those who are at the coal-face supporting this process. It diverse, heart-warming, though most of all it is positive and filled with go-to's that anyone can use.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Building a Winning Career: A complete guide to securing and thriving in your ideal senior role by William Cowan
Oct 16, 2023
Building a Winning Career: A complete guide to securing and thriving in your ideal senior role by William Cowan
https://amzn.to/3PVGfsl
Buildingawinningcareer.com
Finalist in The Australian Career Book Award 2022 - Hosted by The Royal Society of Arts Oceania
Do you know how to seek out and win your next executive role?
Are you well prepared to take the next steps in your career?
If not, you may fail to reach your full potential and miss out on building a winning career.
Most career advice available today does not address the needs of senior job seekers. Building a Winning Career sets out a proven process that has worked for hundreds of senior executives, delivering superior results for those considering their next career move.
In Building a Winning Career, William Cowan describes strategies that best position you for success while avoiding common traps. Filled with Practical examples, this book will help you:
prepare and manage your job search for best results
build your network to be an exponential multiplier for you
be confident and ready when you meet recruiting teams
launch yourself in a new role and nail it
take active steps to think through how to manage your career
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blessing of the Lost Girls: A Brady and Walker Family Novel by J. A Jance
Oct 16, 2023
Blessing of the Lost Girls: A Brady and Walker Family Novel by J. A Jance
https://amzn.to/3tzcdDo
From J. A. Jance’s New York Times bestselling Brady and Walker novels, federal investigator Dan Pardee, Brandon Walker’s son-in-law, crosses paths with Sheriff Joanna Brady as he traces the bloody path of a merciless serial killer across the Southwest in this intense thriller.
Driven by a compulsion that challenges his self-control, the man calling himself Charles Milton prowls the rodeo circuit, hunting young women. He chooses those he believes are the most vulnerable, wandering alone and distracted, before he strikes. For years, he has been meticulous in his methods, abducting, murdering, and disposing of his victims while leaving no evidence of his crimes—or their identities—behind. Indigenous women have become his target of choice, knowing law enforcement’s history of ignoring their disappearances.
A cold case has just been assigned to Dan Pardee, a field officer with the newly formed Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s Task Force. Rosa Rios, a young woman of Apache descent and one-time rodeo star, vanished three years ago. Human remains, a homicide victim burned beyond recognition, were discovered in Cochise County around the time she went missing. They have finally been confirmed to be Rosa. With Sheriff Joanna Brady’s help, Dan is determined to reopen the case and bring long-awaited justice to Rosa’s family. As the orphaned son of a murdered indigenous woman, he feels an even greater, personal obligation to capture this killer.
Joanna’s daughter Jennifer is also taking a personal interest in this case, having known Rosa from her own amateur rodeo days. Now a criminal justice major, she’s unofficially joining the investigation. And as it becomes clear that Rosa was just one victim of a serial killer, both Jennifer and Dan know they’re running out of time to catch an elusive predator who’s proven capable of getting away with murder.
About the author
J.A. Jance is the New York Times best selling author of 46 contemporary mysteries in four different series.
A voracious reader, J. A. Jance knew she wanted to be a writer from the moment she read her first Wizard of Oz book in second grade. Always drawn to mysteries, from Nancy Drew right through John D. McDonald's Travis Magee series, it was only natural that when she tried her hand at writing her first book, it would be a mystery as well.
J. A. Jance went on to become the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, three interrelated thrillers featuring the Walker family, and Edge of Evil. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona.
Jance is an avid crusader for many causes, including the American Cancer Society, Gilda's Club, the Humane Society, the YMCA, and the Girl Scouts. A lover of animals, she has a rescued Dachshund named Bella.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brad Gosse, Author and Comedian on Building a Successful TikTok, Instagram and Youtube Brand
Oct 15, 2023
Brad Gosse, Author and Comedian on Building a Successful TikTok, Instagram and Youtube Brand
Bradgosse.com
Brad is a comedian living in Toronto, Canada. He loves to entertain people whether it be through his jokes or his books. He started publishing his "children's books" in 2019. He has published over 120 dark humor books so far.
Here are some high-level summary notes from The Chris Voss Show podcast interview with comedian and author Brad Goss:
Brad Goss is an author and comedian who has written over 100 humor books for adults with irreverent, dark comedy styles.
His books have provocative titles like "Why Daddy Hits Mommy" and contain controversial content written in rhyming or storybook style.
He promotes the books through viral TikTok videos where he reads excerpts, generating outrage that drives book sales. Some books have been banned from TikTok.
Goss also does stand-up comedy focused on dark, edgy humor intended to make audiences uncomfortable. He aims to "trigger" people.
His background is in business and he stumbled into the books as a way to go viral. He takes a data-driven approach to optimizing content.
Goss believes having a "healthy narcissism" and not caring about backlash is key to succeeding in comedy. He remains intentionally "uncancelable" by self-publishing and controlling his creative output.
He discussed controversies like books on crystals and religion that unexpectedly triggered certain groups. Goss plans to continue releasing provocative content.
Overall the interview covered Goss' unique style of viral humor books and comedy designed to provoke reactions in the modern outrage culture.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Seeing Others: How Recognition Works―and How It Can Heal a Divided World by Michèle Lamont
Oct 14, 2023
Seeing Others: How Recognition Works―and How It Can Heal a Divided World by Michèle Lamont
https://amzn.to/3PVRmBB
Acclaimed Harvard sociologist makes the case for reexamining what we value to prioritize recognition—the quest for respect—in an age that has been defined by growing inequality and the obsolescence of the American dream.
In this capstone work, Michèle Lamont unpacks the power of recognition—rendering others as visible and valued—by drawing on nearly forty years of research and new interviews with young adults, and with cultural icons and change agents who intentionally practice recognition—from Nikole Hannah Jones and Cornel West to Michael Schur and Roxane Gay. She shows how new narratives are essential for everyone to feel respect and assert their dignity.
Decades of neoliberalism have negatively impacted our sense of self-worth, up and down the income ladder, just as the American dream has become out of reach for most people. By prioritizing material and professional success, we have judged ourselves and others in terms of self-reliance, competition, and diplomas. The foregrounding of these attributes of the upper-middle class in our values system feeds into the marginalization of workers, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and minority groups. The solution, Lamont argues, is to shift our focus towards what we have in common while actively working to recognize the diverse ways one can live a life. Building on Lamont’s lifetime of expertise and revelatory connections between broad-ranging issues, Seeing Others delivers realistic sources of hope: By reducing stigma, we put change within reach.
Just as Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone did for a previous generation, Seeing Others strikes at the heart of our modern struggles and illuminates an inclusive path forward with new ways for understanding our world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lauren St George, Creativity Expert and Change Facilitator
Oct 14, 2023
Lauren St George, Creativity Expert and Change Facilitator
Answerwhatsnext.com
Lauren St George is a South African by birth, an American by choice and a global explorer by design. These life experiences have fostered in her an appreciation for the diversity of people's ideas, motivations, strengths, and dreams. She is a coach and a consultant. Lauren specializes in helping people and businesses think more creatively, overcome big hairy challenges and envision a brighter future. She wears her coach hat with What’s Next. What’s Next is a radically different approach to finding more fulfillment in your life. What’s Next’s process is based in brain science, social psychology and the best practices used by the top businesses to drive innovation, plan for the future and yield success and applies them to our personal lives to disrupt comfortable patterns and design true change. Our program approach and tools get people to breakthroughs and jumpstarts change quickly in a unique and engaging way. Lauren wears her consultant hat with Accenture helping internal teams and their top clients solve big challenges – innovate products/services, envision the future, build partnerships, create targeted messaging for specific audiences, and help win projects ranging from $100+ Million - $2 Billion. Before Accenture, she ran Fresh, a consultancy dedicated to helping startups and innovation teams create fresh brand and marketing strategies. Previous to Fresh, Lauren co-owned a boutique creative agency. UnitOne partnered with clients such as Coca-Cola, Georgia Pacific, Hershey’s, Citi, J&J, TNS, and 3M to name a few. Lauren has worked with everyone from individuals to non-profits and from start-ups to Fortune 500s across most industries, geographies, and products + services. Her experiences help to bring multiple perspectives to all her clients. At the heart of Lauren's entire career, the single thread that connects it together is creativity. Whether that is through herr work with marketing and branding, storytelling, coaching or consulting she helps people think disruptively, break through obstacles and reach their bold goals.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Great Hands, Great Life!: Why Proper Hand Exercise Must Be Part of Your Life by Dr. Terry Zachary
Oct 13, 2023
Great Hands, Great Life!: Why Proper Hand Exercise Must Be Part of Your Life by Dr. Terry Zachary
https://amzn.to/3turzsK
Proper hand muscle training is essential. Therapists, trainers, grip athletes, musicians, workers, esport athletes, computer users, hobbyists & general population: What if we have been training hand muscles & grip wrong for decades? Or always? Could this entire fitness area have been misunderstood for so long? What health & performance costs have resulted? Could the hand muscles be a connection to general health, life vibrancy & life longevity? Could imbalanced hand muscles negatively affect the fingers, thumbs, wrists, carpal tunnels, forearms & elbows? Turns out the answer to ALL of these questions is... YES! Dr. Terry Zachary has been studying & training hand muscles & grip mechanics for over 25 years. He was inspired by witnessing rampant repetitive grip injuries (RGI's) while playing professional golf on mini-tours throughout USA & Canada in the mid-90's. Combine that experience with 10 years of private practise as a sports & family chiropractor & many questions about standard 'squeeze-only' hand exercise were brought to question. Dr. Zachary had especially been 'woken up' to the importance of hand exercise via studying elbow & wrist injuries in professional golfers, a pervasive problem. Most every study and expert pinned the blame on wrist extensor tendonitis as the root cause of tennis elbow. Dr. Zachary disagreed strongly. He studied the principles of grip & developed the term 'kinetic chain of grip' to explain how forearm muscles contract to support wrist position during grip, grasp or finger action & how the finger extensor muscles in turn contract to support finger flexor muscles. In the kinetic chain of grip, the finger extensor muscles are constantly contracting. The main finger extensor muscles attach at the lateral epicondyle & are thus a factor in most, if not all, tennis elbow cases. Dr. Zachary further explored the common presence of imbalanced hand muscles in relation to finger, thumb, wrist, carpal tunnel, forearm & elbow breakdown. He recognized a poor posture parallel of the hand muscles; but the training & rebalancing took too long, was confusing & used too many tools. And each tool did not move the hands naturally through full, 3-dimensional ranges of motion (ROMs). A close friend who was travelling with Dr. Zachary as a professional golfer developed tennis elbow & Dr. Zachary responded by developing what is now Handmaster Plus. Handmaster Plus made complete hand & grip exercise easy & convenient for the masses, coupling multiple exercises into few, eliminating the need for multiple resistance items. The 'HC/HO Exercise,' the 'Figure 8 Exercise' and the 'Finger Tip Grip Exercise' have become common exercises in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, ATP circles as well as in amateur grip sports, music, workplace ergonomics, esports, computers & hobby. 'Great Hands, Great Life!' explains general hand muscle layout & function, & illustrates well how imbalanced hand muscles affect the stability of all upper extremity structures from the elbow to finger & thumb tips. He gives exercises that are easy-to-do so that each user's grip is balanced & the kinetic chain of grip is solid & stable. Dr. Zachary reviews dozens of studies in the book that relate hand exercise to numerous disease conditions, even to the extent of multiple famous studies that draw direct correlations between grip strength & life longevity. Dr. Zachary also illustrates how proper hand exercise stimulates maximum circulation that likely affects the whole body. Hand exercise improves lymph flow, in turn stimulating lymphatic duct drainage, a key to removing toxins from the head, neck, body and brain. We have ignored hand exercise for far too long. Dr. Zachary teaches us that we need to rethink the importance of the hands if we expect high performance, low risk of injury, & a long life. 'Great Hands, Great Life!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jennifer Chapman, Founder of Just Commit Coaching, ICM Certified Mindset Coach & Speaker
Oct 13, 2023
Jennifer Chapman, Founder of Just Commit Coaching, ICM Certified Mindset Coach & Speaker
Justcommitcoaching.com
Jennifer Chapman, an Indy native and Ball State graduate spent the first 16 years as a sales professional in a variety of roles with several organizations where she thrived. After life had different plans for her in 2017, she had to learn how to accept and
embrace this new version of herself. She felt the call to create Just Commit Coaching in 2021 after the power life coaching had on her life after suffering a major health scare. Jennifer’s passion lies in supporting an individual’s whole self on all levels so they can excel in every area of their life. She has completed a year-long certification through Institute of Coaching Mastery. Jennifer is passionate about supporting others through 1:1 and group coaching as well as speaking her message on Embracing Your Inner Warrior: Overcoming a Victim Mentality.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gregory Stern, Chief Foot Officer and Owner of From the Ground Up Physiotherapy
Oct 12, 2023
Gregory Stern, Chief Foot Officer and Owner of From the Ground Up Physiotherapy
Rebuild.groundupphysio.com
Greg Stern is the owner of From the Ground Up Physiotherapy and creator of Rebuild Your Body From the Ground Up mobility program. After experiencing years of chronic pain himself and trying everything, he discovered unqiue methods that most other healthcare professionals don’t know. He helps people get to the root cause of their pain by taking on a holistic approach that teaches them how to get their entire body working together rather than simply focusing on the area of pain. His chief mission is to help guide people through their own path of self-discovery on their health journeys and guide people to not only be pain-free, but to thrive in their everyday lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mr. Bear Speaks Without Fear: The Easiest Way to Learn the Hardest Subject by Reesa Woolf PhD
Oct 12, 2023
Mr. Bear Speaks Without Fear: The Easiest Way to Learn the Hardest Subject by Reesa Woolf PhD
Confidentspeaking.com
Dr. Woolf understands our struggles and fixes each one with 45-techniques to stop public speaking fear.
This book uses 25 years of research to guide the most fearful person to stop fear of public speaking.
Before you speak, are these some of your thoughts?
They are judging me!
All eyes are on me!
What if I make a mistake?
What if I lose my place or my mind goes blank?
I ramble and don’t know how to Get to the Point!
You will be helped by Mr. Bear Speaks Without Fear to:
Look Confident When You Don’t Feel It
Stop your Tormenting Thoughts
To recover from Speaking Mistakes
To Confidently Speak to Large and Important Groups
To recapture attention when you've lost it
You will stop saying "uh, um, er, you know..."
It fits your learning style if you learn from a fable and if you like bullet lists of the highlights (at the end of each chapter).
Mr. Bear Speaks Without Fear allows you to be your best self speaking in front of any group, small and large.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rachel (The Lawyer King) King, Owner of King Law Firm, Attorney at Law Inc. on Best Practices in Life and Legal Issues
Oct 11, 2023
Rachel (The Lawyer King) King, Owner of King Law Firm, Attorney at Law Inc. on Best Practices in Life and Legal Issues
Rachelkingattorney.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alexandra Renders, Founder and CEO of Willow, Investments for Loving Change and Heart-Centered Leadership
Oct 11, 2023
Alexandra Renders, Founder and CEO of Willow, Investments for Loving Change and Heart-Centered Leadership
Investwithwillow.com
Biography
Alexandra Renders is the Founder/CEO of Willow, Investments for Loving Change, in Berkshire County MA. Holding both a certified B-Corp and Woman-Based Enterprise (WBE) designation, a rare combination in the USA. Alexandra is known for her keen, intuitive calls around thematic trends and market cycles. Willow pioneers Caring Capitalism with her core values of honesty, love, and caring for all of humanity. In addition to finance, Alexandra is an intuitive healer and guides all beings to their inner state of freedom, bringing abundance in all aspects of life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Borderline: Defending the Home Front by Vincent Vargas
Oct 11, 2023
Borderline: Defending the Home Front by Vincent Vargas
https://amzn.to/3FccY7R
An inside look at the U.S./Mexican border through the eyes of former U.S. Border Patrol agent, Vincent Vargas, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment.
Featuring a Foreword by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jocko Willink.
The U.S./Mexican border stretches nearly 2,000 miles and is protected by a thin line of overworked and underfunded U.S. Border Patrol Agents, who risk their lives every day. Stigmatized in the media and fought over in the halls of Washington D.C., this is the true story of what is really happening on the U.S./Mexican border.
Borderline provides an inside look through the eyes of former U.S. Border Patrol agent, Vincent Vargas, who is no stranger to violence, having served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment.
The story begins on the battlefields of the Middle East and culminates on the southwest border of the United States, where Vargas was tasked with protecting his country, his fellow agents, and the immigrants caught in the middle. He learned firsthand about the unforgiving brutality of the cartels, human traffickers and the desert.
After bearing witness to the carnage, Vargas made the decision to join the Border Patrol’s elite search & rescue unit called BORSTAR.
With almost unfettered access, Vargas provides an in-depth, never-before-seen look into the U.S. Border Patrol, from the agency’s origins to its present-day missions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Prepping For Success: 10 Keys for Making it in Life by Anmol Singh
Oct 10, 2023
Prepping For Success: 10 Keys for Making it in Life by Singh Anmol
Livetraders.com
These 10 Keys Are Here to Make the Biggest, Most Impactful Changes in Your Life to Get You on the Road to Success! - Actionable Tips and Tricks to Finally Get IT
Are you looking to take your life to the next level but feel overwhelmed?
Are you looking to unlock all the success and happiness the world has to offer?
Are you ready to discover the 10 keys that will help you unlock just that?
In Prepping for Success, you'll finally be able to turn your goals into a reality!
This light-hearted and understandable guide is designed with accessible yet truly powerful advice that will help you become the best version of yourself.
With easy-to-follow steps, this book encourages personal growth and striving for success on your terms.
Discover:
Actionable tips to get you started on your journey: Find all the advice and skills you need to identify what true success looks like for you, and how to achieve it.
How to access your inner power and take control of your life: Find out how to unlock the power of your mind and use it to create success.
Ways to stay motivated, focused, and driven despite all odds: Discover tips on how to maintain a positive attitude even when facing failure.
The fast-track to finally get IT: These keys are here to make the biggest and most immediate impacts on your life so you can finally see a difference.
And more!
Whether you’re in need of fresh motivation or pondering some next steps in life, this book is here to inspire you!
Prepping for Success will leave you feeling refreshed, knowledgeable, and armed with all the self-belief that's necessary for fulfilling your own personal dreams. This is not a textbook filled with rules but rather a supportive companion in your pursuit of success.
If it's time for a change in your approach toward achieving happiness and success, let Prepping For Success give you the guidance to get there!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Beyond the Mask: The Lessons I’ve Learned on Empathy in the Workplace by Kat Kennan
Oct 10, 2023
Beyond the Mask: The Lessons I’ve Learned on Empathy in the Workplace by Kat Kennan
Radicalcustomerexperience.com
https://amzn.to/3thGy9d
Beyond the Mask: Everything I've Learned About Empathy at work by Kat Kennan is her chapter of the 2023 bestselling book, How to Break the Glass Ceiling and Still Keep It Nice. The e-book has a great meld of approachable personal stories, as well as research-based statistics that really hit home on the importance of psychological safety in the workplace.
What People Are Saying:
"As girls, we were taught that we could be anything we wanted to be. The women who came before us fought for our rights for, well, everything. The right to vote. Equal pay. The ability to work in any field we were passionate about. The list is endless. At the same time, we were told we could also be great mothers and partners and sisters and daughters and friends. We could have it all!
"It turns out, that's a farce. Maybe you can have it all, but you can't have it all at the same time. "Beyond the Mask" is an eye-opening discussion about trauma, mental health, culture, society—and how to change the conversation so we don't burn out with chronic fatigue, PTSD, or worse. It will help you not only learn how to break your glass ceiling, but be OK with having it all during different stages of your life." — Gini Dietrich, founder and author, Spin Sucks
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Aliens Step In (Defenders of Time) by Gene P Abel
Oct 10, 2023
The Aliens Step In (Defenders of Time) by Gene P Abel
https://amzn.to/45r2XhV
In the final installment of the Defenders of Time science fiction trilogy by Gene P. Able, The Aliens Step In, everything changes.
Agent Lou Hessman and his team discover parts of their time travel facility are disappearing. The Chinese spies behind this event have successfully altered the past-and they are using means beyond current human technology that could prove disastrous for the time and space continuum.
With only a small window of opportunity before their time travel operation is completely erased, the U. S. team visits the past to try and erase the Chinese attack in the first place. The impacts of interfering with time go far beyond anything Agent Hessman and his intrepid team of time defenders could have imagined-worlds beyond, in fact. Their efforts bring them face-to-face with an alien being, Sonsa Tabbak, who arrives to stop human time travel before a universal catastrophe can occur.
What happens next changes everything, everywhere, forever. We are not alone.
For more information go to: genepabelbooks.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The 5-Day Job Search: Proven Strategies to Answering Tough Interview Questions & Getting Multiple Job Offers by Annie Margarita Yang
Oct 09, 2023
The 5-Day Job Search: Proven Strategies to Answering Tough Interview Questions & Getting Multiple Job Offers by Annie Margarita Yang
https://amzn.to/3LTD7fg
Anniemargaritayang.com
Discover the ultimate guide to landing your dream job and receiving multiple job offers in just five days! Renowned finance expert for Millennials, Annie Margarita Yang, presents The 5-Day Job Search, a groundbreaking system designed to transform your job-seeking experience.
Tailored for job hunters across all industries, this comprehensive book offers a fresh, pragmatic approach to job hunting, ensuring you can secure multiple job offers even during severe economic downturns.
In just five days, reap the incredible benefits of The 5-Day Job Search:
Follow a prescriptive formula broken down into easy, simple steps
Find a fulfilling, rewarding career that aligns with your gifts and talents
Join a top company with an amazing work culture where you fit right in
Stand out with a strong personal brand that attracts employers
Receive responses from companies within 24 hours, joining the elite 2% of applicants that obtain interview requests
Gain the confidence and tools to sell yourself effectively
Exude confidence in interviews, resulting in a written job offer in 90% of instances
Secure a job offer with a $25k to $35k raise compared to your current salary
Develop resilience to handle challenges and setbacks throughout your job search
You'll be guided through a foolproof system covering essential topics, including:
Finding work that aligns with your core values for greater happiness and success
Developing a killer LinkedIn profile, headshot, and professional website and email signature to strengthen your personal brand
Identifying and filling gaps in your skillset to advance your career and increase earning potential
Crafting a standout resume that highlights accomplishments and reaches hiring managers
Researching companies before interviews to gain insights and tailor your approach
Enhancing interviewing skills and asking the right questions, positioning yourself as a leading candidate
Conquering rejection and criticism and harnessing your personal power
Addressing the challenging salary question and negotiating favorable offers
As a bonus, gain access to downloadable tools for refining your resume, developing your personal brand, resetting your thoughts, determining your core values, and more.
Join satisfied readers who have transformed their careers and achieved financial success with The 5-Day Job Search.
Buy your copy today and embark on a journey to a fulfilling, rewarding, and well-paid career. Don't miss out on unlocking your full potential and landing the job you've always wanted. Invest in your future and let Annie Margarita Yang's proven strategies guide you to success.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How To Be A Better Procrastinator (Super Achievers Series) by Patrick Sanaghan Ed.D
Oct 09, 2023
How To Be A Better Procrastinator (Super Achievers Series) by Patrick Sanaghan Ed.D
https://amzn.to/48NlpUW
Procrastination has a cost.
It costs the world billions of dollars a year in lost productivity. Lost money and lost time that can never be recovered.
Let's face it. We all procrastinate in some ways. This book is not designed to eliminate procrastination. It was written to help minimize the negative effects and to make you a better procrastinator.
Author Patrick Sanaghan is an expert in the field of organizational leadership. With thirty years of experience, he has worked with scores of organizations in the corporate and non profit arena including numerous Fortune 500 companies. He's taught thousands of leaders how to improve their organizational skills, strategic planning, and transitions.
If you're thinking about putting off buying or reading this book, then it's definitely for you!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jon Pethke, CEO and Co-Founder of CoyAmore, The Dating App for Introverts
Oct 08, 2023
Jon Pethke, CEO and Co-Founder of CoyAmore, The Dating App for Introverts
Coyamore.com
Here are some key points from the podcast transcript:
Guest John Pethke is the founder of CoyAmore, a new dating app designed for introverts.
Many existing apps can be overwhelming for introverts with constant notifications/messages. CoyAmore aims to provide a calmer experience.
The app has a unique matching algorithm based on users' ranked love languages to find good compatibility.
One novel feature for introverts is a toggle for indicating interest in a date without having to directly ask the person.
As a first-time entrepreneur, Pethke has learned business is a rollercoaster - do thorough research and have patience.
Marketing is very hard for dating apps - connecting with communities and gaining word-of-mouth are crucial.
Dating app challenges include fake profiles, excessive filtering in photos, people seeking attention not relationships. New solutions could help.
Direct human interaction is fading from society with technology/busyness; shared activities like meals build bonds.
CoyAmore aims to help introverts date in a less overwhelming way. Thoughtful matching and features catered to them aim to provide a calmer experience.
In summary, CoyAmore is a dating app experiment seeking to solve common problems for introverts through smart design. Its founder hopes to facilitate more real dating and human connection.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey by Steven W Wilson
Oct 08, 2023
Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey by Steven W Wilson
https://amzn.to/3RSaoM0
As an energetic normal boy of nine, Steven W. Wilson would not have guessed that the most horrifying day of his life was lurking just months ahead.
From that terrifying day when he was at the theater, to his suicidal ideations, his attempt to kill his father and his subsequent hospitalization, Teetering on a Tightrope sweeps the reader headlong into the abyss of bipolar disorder. Wilson propels the reader into his sometimes out-of-control mind, inability to perform sexually and overwhelming anger. Despite all that, Wilson gushes about the monumental times when he was in a state of normalcy and could enjoy life's golden moments, all centered around his family and friends. Teetering on a Tightrope shows that those who suffer from bipolar disorder can experience a full and productive life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – White House Wild Child: How Alice Roosevelt Broke All the Rules and Won the Heart of America by Shelley Fraser Mickle
Oct 08, 2023
White House Wild Child: How Alice Roosevelt Broke All the Rules and Won the Heart of America by Shelley Fraser Mickle
https://amzn.to/3Q78PID
The fascinating historical biography of America’s most memorable first daughter, Alice Roosevelt, whose free spirit and status made her the Princess Diana and Jackie O of the early 20th century.
Perfect for readers of female-centric biographies like The Daughters of Yalta and for fans of the glitzy drama of The Gilded Age and The Crown.
“I can do one of two things, I can be President of the United States or I can control Alice. I cannot possibly do both.”—Theodore Roosevelt
During Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency—from 1901 to 1909, when Mark Twain called him the most popular man in America—his daughter Alice Roosevelt mesmerized the world with her antics and beauty.
Alice was known for carrying a gun, a copy of the Constitution, and a green snake in her purse. When her father told her she couldn’t smoke under his roof, she climbed to the top of the White House and smoked on the roof. She became the most famous woman in America—and even the world—predating Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy as an object of public obsession.
As her celebrity grew, she continued to buck tradition, push against social norms, and pull political sway behind the curtain of privilege and access. She was known for her acerbic wit and outspoken tendencies which hypnotized both the social and political world.
Brilliantly researched and powerfully told, Shelley Fraser Mickle places the reader in the time and place of Alice and asks what would it have been like to be a strong-willed powerful woman of that day. Drawn from primary and secondary sources, Alice’s life comes into focus in this historical celebration of an extraordinary woman ahead of her time.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jesrina Arshad, CEO and Founder of PurelyB, Rare Botanical Superfood Blends
Oct 07, 2023
Jesrina Arshad, CEO and Founder of PurelyB, Rare Botanical Superfood Blends
Purelyb-us.com
PurelyB™ combines Malaysia’s ancient wellness wisdom and royal rituals, with science, creating superfood blends for modern lifestyles. Rare Malaysian rainforest ingredients deliver unmatched purity and potency, to support optimal health, vitality, and beauty. They’re committed to improving the lives of our customers, communities and our planet.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments by Joe Posnanski
Oct 07, 2023
Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments by Joe Posnanski
https://amzn.to/46EEbM5
NEW YORK TIMES bestseller
WALL STREET JOURNAL bestseller
#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Posnanski is back with a masterful ode to the game: a countdown of 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball’s history, to make you fall in love with the sport all over again.
Posnanski writes of major moments that created legends, and of forgotten moments almost lost to time. It's Willie Mays’s catch, Babe Ruth’s called shot, and Kirk Gibson’s limping home run; the slickest steals; the biggest bombs; and the most triumphant no-hitters. But these are also moments raw with the humanity of the game, the unheralded heroes, the mesmerizing mistakes drenched in pine tar, and every story, from the immortal to the obscure, is told from a unique perspective. Whether of a real fan who witnessed it, or the pitcher who gave up the home run, the umpire, the coach, the opposing player—these are fresh takes on moments so powerful they almost feel like myth.
Posnanski’s previous book, The Baseball 100, portrayed the heroes and pioneers of the sport, and now, with his trademark wit, encyclopedic knowledge, and acute observations, he gets at the real heart of the game. From nineteenth-century pitchers’ duels to breaking the sport’s color line in the ’40s, all the way to the greatest trick play of the last decade and the slide home that became a meme, Posnanski’s illuminating take allows us to rediscover the sport we love—and thought we knew.
Why We Love Baseball is an epic that ends too soon, a one-of-a-kind love letter to the sport that has us thrilled, torn, inspired, and always wanting more.About the author
Joe Posnanski is the New York Times bestselling author of Paterno, The Machine, and The Secret of Golf. He is currently the founder and editor of Joe Blogs at JoePosnanski.com as well as co-host of "The PosCast" podcast with television producer Michael Schur. Joe served as Senior Writer for The Athletic, MLB, NBC Sports, and Sports Illustrated, and co-founder of Passions in America. He was named national Sportswriter of the Year by the Sports Media Hall of Fame and was twice named the best sports columnist in America by the Associated Press Sports Editors. He is a two-time Emmy winner as part of NBC Sports Olympic coverage, and his first book "The Soul of Baseball," won The Casey Award as best baseball book. He was recently honored with the Tony Kubek Award by the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame, and he was given the Buck O'Neil Award by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. He is the author of six books and has been anthologized widely. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Margo, daughters Elizabeth and Katie, and standard poodle Westley.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Our Future by Stephen Porder
Oct 06, 2023
Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Our Future by Stephen Porder
https://amzn.to/3tmL1Yo
An ecologist explores how life itself shapes Earth using the elemental constituents we all share
It is rare for life to change Earth, yet three organisms have profoundly transformed our planet over the long course of its history. Elemental reveals how microbes, plants, and people used the fundamental building blocks of life to alter the climate, and with it, the trajectory of life on Earth in the past, present, and future.
Taking readers from the deep geologic past to our current era of human dominance, Stephen Porder focuses on five of life’s essential elements―hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus. He describes how single-celled cyanobacteria and plants harnessed them to wildly proliferate across the oceans and the land, only to eventually precipitate environmental catastrophes. He then brings us to the present, and shows how these elements underpin the success of human civilization, and how their mismanagement threatens similarly catastrophic unintended consequences. But, Porder argues, if we can learn from our world-changing predecessors, we can construct a more sustainable future.
Blending conversational storytelling with the latest science, Porder takes us deep into the Amazon, across fresh lava flows in Hawaii, and to the cornfields of the American Midwest to illuminate a potential path to sustainability, informed by the constraints imposed by life’s essential elements and the four-billion-year history of life on Earth.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Risa Gold MD, President of Miracle of Help Charity
Oct 06, 2023
Risa Gold MD, President of Miracle of Help Charity
miracleofhelp.org
Risa Gold MD, DLFAPA is a board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. She graduated Cum Laude from Harvard, and earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Gold completed a residency in Psychiatry at Payne Whitney Clinic, New York Hospital, Cornell and a Fellowship in Child Adolescence Psychiatry at North Shore University Hospital. After serving as the President of the Greater Long Island Psychiatric Society, Dr. Gold was awarded Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Gold has been in private practice since 1987. After her son returned from a medical service outreach trip in Sierra Leone, he alerted her to the pressing need for health care services in these remote and vulnerable villages. Dr. Gold started MOH USA, Inc to raise funds for a community-led project that would comprise a hospital complex and several small businesses to support it. She is married to Dr. Kenneth Gold & has raised four children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Theron Whitney, Vice President and Co-Owner of Xibeo, Custom and Portable Exhibit Solutions
Oct 06, 2023
Theron Whitney, Vice President and Co-Owner of Xibeo, Custom and Portable Exhibit Solutions
Xibeo.com
From Xibeo's website description
When choosing an Exhibit Builder to assist in your trade show program’s success, be sure to put your trust in a company that is willing to be involved early and often, who will listen to your needs and pain points, who are willing to think outside the booth-building box and take an involved role in your company’s program. At Xibeo, our goal is to move beyond the role of vendor to becoming an invaluable partner in your success.
Whether you are a seasoned marketing professional or new to the industry, our staff of trained professionals will work closely with you to ensure you are making all the right decisions for a successful trade show or event. We achieve this by offering:
Award winning designs: Our team of exhibit designers reinforces and elevates your brand through a multitude of experiential platforms utilizing state of the art computer technologies and artistic techniques.
Full turn-key service: From the initial design and production of your exhibit, to show logistical support, storage and exhibit management and maintenance between shows, Xibeo is there for you every step of the way.
Experienced consultants: Our team of seasoned exhibit consultants has on average 20 years or more in the exhibit industry.
Custom fabrication: Our on-site team of custom fabricators excels in their quality, creativity and dedication to innovation.
Unique rental inventory: You won’t find any rental exhibit catalogs here. Each of our rental exhibits is individually designed and manufactured to meet your specific branding, design, and functional requirements.
Interiors: With the same attention to detail, cost effectiveness and quality as our trade show exhibits, we provide the design, manufacture and installation of museum, restaurant and retail environments.
Being a successful trade show marketing manager means creating an effective trade show experience, with the greatest return on investment. Xibeo is your partner in attaining that goal.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Dillon Era: Douglas Dillon in the Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson Administrations by Richard Aldous
Oct 05, 2023
The Dillon Era: Douglas Dillon in the Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson Administrations by Richard Aldous
https://amzn.to/46fXMmc
C. Douglas Dillon – heir to a vast investment banking fortune, and one of the richest men in America during his political career – was a Republican who served in a Democratic administration and became one of the greatest modern treasury secretaries. He believed in bipartisanship and public duty, a sensibility that has all but faded from the current political climate. With exclusive access to the family’s archive, in The Dillon Era Richard Aldous sets fresh eyes on a well-documented period in recent American history, unfolding a deeply influential but somewhat overlooked political career. In 1953 President Eisenhower appointed Dillon as ambassador to Paris, and he promoted him to second in command in the State Department in 1958. Tapped by Presidents Kennedy and Johnson for treasury secretary to reassure Wall Street that the nation’s finances were in safe hands, Dillon would become one of President Kennedy’s closest advisors, and perhaps the only cabinet member who was a personal friend. His impact on the Kennedy and Johnson administrations was immense, not least in delivering the most comprehensive income tax cuts the nation had ever seen. Overseas he worked to sustain political cooperation as the Bretton Woods system threatened to unravel. By the time he left office in 1965, the Washington Post recognized Dillon as “by far the best Secretary of the Treasury of the postwar period,” and European Economic Community president Walter Hallstein hailed a new “Dillon era.” Dillon advocated for evolution and reform over radicalism, and he placed the national interest above party interest. The Dillon Era throws new light on the postwar period, identifying Dillon as a pivotal figure in American policymaking during these crucial years of the Cold War.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Janet Elaine Schmidt, Creator and Founder of “Reprogram For Success”
Oct 05, 2023
Janet Elaine Schmidt, Creator and Founder of "Reprogram For Success"
Janetelaineschmidt.com
Bio:
Janet Elaine Schmidt, the Creator and founder of "Reprogram For Success" and Quantum Consciousness Integration™, boasts a decade of expertise as an Integrative Holistic Healing and Performance Facilitator, Inspirational Speaker, and Master Mindset Coach. With a profound understanding of emotional intelligence, mental acuity, physical well-being, and spiritual alignment, Janet guides individuals and business teams on transformative journeys.
Janet's unique approach utilizes Energy Psychology Techniques and Modalities to change belief systems, enabling clients to transform and reprogram for the success they desire. With a staggering success rate of 95% among her clients, she guides individuals and business teams in identifying and removing energetic blocks and inherited imprints held in the subconscious for generations. Janet equips clients with tools to recognize and discard limiting beliefs, fostering emotional intelligence for prosperous personal and professional lives. Her extensive certifications, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, NLP Life Coach, Hypnotherapy Eye Movement Integration, Advanced PSYCH-K®, and Advanced ThetaHealing™, reflect her commitment to excellence. Driven by curiosity and a passion for science and healing modalities, she continually learns and shares wisdom teachings with others.
Currently, she’s penning her memoir "Voice Consciousness Unedited," further expanding her innovative approach and research.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John Graham, CEO of LumaFlex & Red Light Therapy Infared Devices for Health
Oct 04, 2023
John Graham, CEO of LumaFlex & Red Light Therapy Infrared Devices for Health
Lumaflex.com
MUSCLE RECOVERY
Boost your sports performance through faster muscle recovery. Accelerate progress in the gym, on the field or at the track.
PAIN RELIEF
Treat muscle & joint injuries and chronic pain through red light therapy. Instant pain relief and proven results within 6 weeks time.
IMPROVE BLOOD CIRCULATION
Revitalize your body with red light therapy. Enhance vitality, stimulate blood circulation, and promote overall well-being for a healthier, invigorated you.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Samuel Moses, CEO of Sockrates, High Quality Custom Socks and Tips on Building A Successful Business
Oct 04, 2023
Samuel Moses, CEO of Sockrates, High Quality Custom Socks and Tips on Building A Successful Business
Sockratescustom.com
With a passion for entrepreneurship from a very young age, Samuel is the Founder and CEO of Sockrates Custom Socks, a company based in Boca Raton Florida which specializes in producing the highest quality custom socks at the fastest turnaround time. With over 4000 clients, Sockrates has emerged as the industry leader in its field with clients in the United States, Germany, France, Iceland, UK, Israel and Canada.
After graduating from the prestigious Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Ontario, Samuel worked for an Investment Banking consulting group where he was responsible for presenting research and findings to key C level decision executives within the banking industry around the world. Next he became a partner of an established market research firm in Toronto where he consulted on studies for companies spanning from 50 million in revenues to the Fortune 500.
With a keen eye for both the small details and big picture approach to business, Samuel is sought out for advice on various business topics such as business strategy, team leadership, business communication, marketing and organizational culture.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life by Jonathan Shapiro
Oct 03, 2023
How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life by Jonathan Shapiro
https://amzn.to/3RDzNJ6
More than at any time in American history, except perhaps Abe Lincoln’s own, we need his help. And not just to inspire us. Over sixty-thousand books have been written about him, and most give us the heroic Lincoln. What we need now is a book that gives us the practical Lincoln. This is that book. It shows us how to survive our dangerously fractious age, one that is too often unmoored from truth, ignorant of facts, and unwilling to do the hard work of becoming better. It is written for those who don’t just admire Lincoln but want to emulate his rational, practical approach to law, love, leadership, and life. It identifies the seven steps that made Abe Lincoln legendary and teaches you how to follow them. Written in the accessible, humorous style of Shapiro’s previous books and television shows, the book is part history and biography, part philosophy, part memoir, part James Spader rant, and like Lincoln himself, a true original. Above all, it is great storytelling, using narrative to teach and inspire.
About the author
Jonathan Shapiro has spent the last 16 years writing and producing some of television's most iconic shows, including The Blacklist, The Practice, Life and Boston Legal. An Emmy, Peabody, and Humanitas Awards winner, he and David E. Kelley are the creators and executive producers of Trial, a legal thriller set to air on Amazon in 2016. In addition to his work in television, he is also the author of two recent books: the memoir "Liars, Lawyers, and the Art of Storytelling" (ABA Publishing) and the novel "Deadly Force" (Ankerwycke Press). For the last two years, he was Of Counsel for litigation at the Kirkland & Ellis law firm.
Prior to writing for television, Jonathan spent a decade as a federal prosecutor and as an adjunct law professor at Loyola Law School and the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law. He is a member and the former chairman of the California Commission on Government Economy and Efficiency, as well as the founder and director of the Public Counsel Emergency for Torture Victims. He is a graduate of Harvard University, a Rhodes Scholar at Oriel College, Oxford University, and received his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Opening The Corporate Closet: Transforming Biases to Gay Advancement in Corporate America by Kevin W. Jones
Oct 03, 2023
Opening The Corporate Closet: Transforming Biases to Gay Advancement in Corporate America by Kevin W. Jones
Consiliumcoachingllc.com
There is a gay glass ceiling in corporate America that few have broken through. Why? It's a different type of glass. It keeps openly gay employees from advancing while confining those who aren't out to remain in their closet. If you're out, you run up against biases that prevent gay advancement. If you're not out, you might advance but you're not bringing your true self along with you. With anti-LGBTQ sentiment on the rise, now more than ever, organizations can widen the opportunities for gay advancement for those both in and out of the closet, and smash that gay glass ceiling once and for all.
Kevin Jones wrote this book based on the challenges he faced navigating, ultimately successfully, corporate America as a Gay man. It highlights the author's own experiences growing up closeted in the conservative South as a Gen Xer in the 1970s and '80s, and how those experiences influenced his early career development inside the corporate closet and later advancement once he came out. It also investigates the hidden forms of discrimination and biases ingrained in the collective mindset of straight people as well as those inside the LGBTQ+ community.
Blending anecdotes from the author's life with data from multiple sources to depict the unique complexities of life as a gay person in corporate America, he illustrates the challenges, microdecisions and microaggressions that they and their closeted peers face every day. Whether you're gay or straight, however you identify, after reading this book, you will become more aware of your own judgments and biases, both toward yourself and those around you.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sacred Union: Ascending to a 5D Paradise by Suzanna Kennedy
Oct 02, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - Sacred Union: Ascending to a 5D Paradise by Suzanna Kennedy
https://amzn.to/3PC8qfT
Suzannakennedy.com
Ascend with Suzanna Kennedy: Your Journey to 5D Paradise Begins Now
Have you ever felt like there was more to life, a higher state of existence just out of reach? Do you crave a life brimming with joy, free of the heavy chains of past traumas, doubts, and limiting beliefs?
You're not alone.
Thousands have walked the path you're on, searching for answers, seeking a life of abundance, love, and harmony. And many have found their guide in Suzanna Kennedy, the revered ascension coach who's been transforming lives for over two decades.
With her latest masterpiece, "Sacred Union - Ascending to a 5D Paradise," you are invited into an intimate odyssey, a journey of personal transformation that promises to unlock a reality you've only dared to dream of.
Top Reasons Why This Book Will Change Your Life:
Suzanna's Personal Ascension Story:
Dive deep into an engrossing narrative that chronicles Suzanna's own path to enlightenment. Walk with her through the mystical landscapes of Sedona, the ancient energies of Europe, and moments of profound spiritual awakening. Her story isn't just a tale; it's an open invitation to embark on your own transformative journey.
Achieve Sacred Union:
What does it truly mean to be in Sacred Union? With oneself? With others? With the universe? Suzanna demystifies this age-old concept, offering you tools and insights to attain a harmonious, resonant state of being that will change the way you view relationships, self-love, and the world around you.
Your Ultimate Life Upgrade:
Are you ready to clear your blocks? Suzanna presents powerful, time-tested techniques to help you shed emotional baggage, embrace your divine potential, and align with your higher self. Experience transformative exercises, meditations, and actionable insights that are more than just words on a page—they're your personal manual for ascension.
Unlock the Secrets to Higher Dimensional Manifestation:
Have you ever wondered why some desires manifest effortlessly while others remain out of reach? Dive deep into the Reality Crafting 5.0 system and discover the intricacies of manifesting from a place of true alignment and power.
"Sacred Union - Ascending to a 5D Paradise" is more than just a book. It's a portal, a key, an invitation to a life of boundless joy, love, and abundance. Experience life fully and joyfully through this great book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jeanette Lowry, Residual Income Transformational Coach On How To Get Off The 9-5 and Build a Residual Income Business
Oct 02, 2023
Jeanette Lowry, Residual Income Transformational Coach On How To Get Off The 9-5 and Build a Residual Income Business
Jeanettelowry.com
Biography
Mini Bio: Jeanette Lowry
An established Transformational Coach focused on Residual Wealth and Well-being; Jeanette provides women an unparalleled step-by-step methodology with her Signature training called PIVOT.
Her passion is to get women home with family by teaching them how to exit the 9-5 while learning Entrepreneurship. Jeanette has gained over three decades of experience & wisdom training networks of people to leverage the buying power of many while building a global network of like-minded people who aspire to be financially independent.
The passion that fuels Jeanette is being the catalyst to help women see a vision of themselves growing into the woman they know they are meant to be. In doing so, over time they can create the beautiful life ‘THEY’ DESIGN!
Jeanette’s ability to train others to step into leadership has allowed her to enjoy both time & financial freedom. She possesses a sophisticated understanding of Brand partnerships, influence marketing, social selling, and e-commerce. Utilizing several social media platforms with the ability to gain leverage and connections is central to the business model through PIVOT her 16 Week training program.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told: Corporate Storytelling for Career Success and Value-Driven Marketing by Steve Multer
Oct 01, 2023
Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told: Corporate Storytelling for Career Success and Value-Driven Marketing by Steve Multer
https://amzn.to/46vK2TV
The corporate speaker's best friend for adding value, passion, and connection to any talk you give.
No one likes to be sold to, but everyone loves a great story. That's why average brands pitch, but smart brands communicate. Get ready to rise above the average.
Corporate storytelling combines informative content with personal investment, turning your typical lecture into a meaningful conversation. Whatever work you do or topic you're asked to deliver, learning to connect with your audience as trusted partners rather than captive commodities instantly elevates your message's success.
Veteran Fortune 500 spokesman and executive speaker coach Steve Multer shares the marketing strategies and secrets to delivering value-driven content that reaches the heart as well as the head. With fun, practical, easily applied tips, this energetic and insightful guide will level up your public speaking skills, build your confidence onstage or on-camera, and position you as a more valuable representative for your company.
Steve helps you to
Speak from your audience's perspective for maximum attention, retention, and follow-up response.
Leverage crucial rules of business in the dynamic speaker-audience relationship.
Reduce fear of public speaking through clarity, structure, and undeniable value.
Add personal passion to your talk that inspires equal passion in your listeners.
Craft a winning sales plan to open strong, close stronger, and never say goodbye until you've set up the next hello.
Build brand-identity skills into a better story for any audience, any size, any topic.
Ensure your talk lasts long after you've left the spotlight. Get Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told and discover the power of corporate storytelling.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – JJ Brun, “The Retired Spy” on Mastering the Art of Interpersonal Relationships
Sep 30, 2023
JJ Brun, "The Retired Spy" on Mastering the Art of Interpersonal Relationships
Theretiredspy.com
As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, I served with distinction as an contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Years in the discrete world of human intelligence and counter human intelligence have driven my desire to understand human behavior’s intricacies and pass on the complex notion of interpersonal communication.
Although retired from active duty, I realized much of what I learned could be utilized in the civilian world. Based on the Four Temperament (DISC) Model of Human Behaviour to better understand any maximize human dynamics, my exclusive training programs provide a comprehensive analysis of communication techniques, empowering individuals to enhance authentic relationships that promote trust, innovation, and productivity.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dave Albin of Firewalk Adventures on Creating the Most Powerful Team/Life Changing Experiences
Sep 30, 2023
Dave Albin of Firewalk Adventures on Creating the Most Powerful Team/Life Changing Experiences
Firewalkadventures.com
Firewalking is an ancient ritual that has existed for thousands of years.
Practiced by different people around the world, it has roots in many different cultures. The common thread that all firewalking rituals seem to share is that the firewalk itself demonstrates courage, faith and strength — the ability to stand up to one’s fears and take on whatever challenges life sends forth. Firewalking is more than a single act undertaken on a single day of your life. It is the ultimate metaphor for mastering life’s obstacles — and our wn insecurities and fears about them — through sheer force of will. It is a potent symbol of maximized human potential and of everything that is possible.
About Dave Albin
Dave is the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America.
Firewalking is a 1,000 year old rite of passage ritual where you literally walk across hot burning coals.
Having worked for Tony Robbins for 19+ years and starting Firewalk Productions in 2014 Dave has firewalked hundreds of thousands of people. He and Tony Robbins set a World Record in London in 2005 walking over 12,300 people.
His success has a scary and violent past. On June 8th, 1988 he put a gun to his head to stop the excruciating pain from both drug and alcohol addiction.
2023 will mark 35 years of sobriety.
Dave's clients include Googe, NASA, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Heineken, RE Max, Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Chick-fil-A, CRISP Video, Mystery Hill, Y.M.C.A., Replace Your University, Tony Robbins, T Harv Eker, NATE BAILEY, The 4-Seasons, The Omni Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria, Waikoloa Hotel, and MANY others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Amy Neuzil, Naturopathic Doctor, MTHFR and Epigenetics Expert
Sep 29, 2023
Dr. Amy Neuzil, N.D. Naturopathic Doctor, MTHFR and Epigenetics Expert
Tohealthwiththat.com
Biography
Amy is a naturopathic doctor who became an MTHFR and epigenetic expert because of her own MTHFR mutation. Addressing this issue gave her such great health gains, she had to share the wealth. MTHFR is a genetic variance in how folate is activated that affects neurotransmitter formation, antioxidant balance, cellular energy, DNA methylation, cell division, reproduction, and personality.
Amy works one-on-one and in group formats with clients to help them optimize the genes they were born with. She is passionate about educating people about the role of gene mutations in health, mental health, and even personality. She also loves to share knowledge about the difference between different forms of folate, the risks and benefits of food fortification with folic acid, and the problems related to MTHFR. These include hormone imbalance, mental health issues, and fertility.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Greg Birch of Delta Fit on The Power of Progressive Discipline Technique
Sep 29, 2023
Greg Birch of Delta Fit on The Power of Progressive Discipline Technique
Deltafitlife.com
Greg Birch is a true warrior at heart, having served our country as an Army officer in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After completing his service, he used his natural leadership abilities to excel in the insurance industry, setting sales records and coaching others to achieve greatness. But it was his personal struggle with anxiety and depression that led him on a journey of self-discovery and the creation of the Progressive Discipline Technique. Today, as the founder of Delta Fit, Greg is dedicated to helping individuals transform their physical, mental, and spiritual health to become their best selves.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Who’s a Good Dog?: And How to Be a Better Human by Jessica Pierce
Sep 28, 2023
Who's a Good Dog?: And How to Be a Better Human by Jessica Pierce
Jessicapierce.net
A guide to cultivating a shared life of joy and respect with our dogs.
Who’s a Good Dog? is an invitation to nurture more thoughtful and balanced relationships with our canine companions. By deepening our curiosity about what our dogs are experiencing, and by working together with them in a spirit of collaboration, we can become more effective and compassionate caregivers.
With sympathy for the challenges met by both dogs and their humans, bioethicist Jessica Pierce explores common practices of caring for dogs, including how we provide exercise, what we feed, how and why we socialize and train, and how we employ tools such as collars and leashes. She helps us both to identify potential sources of fear and anxiety in our dogs’ lives and to expand practices that provide physical and emotional nourishment. Who’s a Good Dog? also encourages us to think more critically about what we expect of our dogs and how these expectations can set everyone up for success or failure. Pierce offers resources to help us cultivate attentiveness and kindness, inspiring us to practice the art of noticing, of astonishment, of looking with fresh eyes at these beings we think we know so well. And more than this, she makes her findings relatable by examining facets of her relationship with Bella, the dog in her life. As Bella shows throughout, all dogs are good dogs, and we, as humans and dog guardians, could be doing a little bit better to get along with them and give them what they need.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Branding Queens by Kim D Rozdeba
Sep 27, 2023
Branding Queens by Kim D Rozdeba
Branding Queens is a collection of stories about twenty women entrepreneurs who, against all odds, built famous brands that were beloved by millions of customers worldwide. Building a brand isn't easy. Establishing an iconic brand is one in a million. Add the fact of being a woman in an unfortunately still male-dominated business world, and you'd think it was almost impossible. Branding Queens celebrates the branding accomplishments of these self-made women who persevered in a man's world to create an enduring brand dynasty.
Branding Queens focuses on five cosmetics and beauty brands, four women apparel innovators, three media moguls, three manufacturers of vacuum cleaners, airplanes, and toys, two bakers, one winemaker, one direct marketer, and a real queen.
Branding expert Kim D. Rozdeba unravels these fascinating stories with a clear perspective on creating a brand in twenty different ways. You will learn how these women marketed hope, health, dignity, confidence, beauty, empowerment, and happiness through their products and services. To help uncover the secrets to these women's success, Kim assesses how the branding queens approached each of five branding components-Commitment, Construct, Community, Content, and Consistency (the 5 C's).
These women lived life to its fullest by following their passions and purpose. Their stories are just as big as their brands. Branding Queens will inspire you, empower you, and encourage your entrepreneurial spirit.
About the author
Kim Derrick Rozdeba has spent thirty years shaping and managing brands. Branding is his passion, so no surprise in his spare time, he writes about the topic in a blog and recently in his first book, Branding Queens.
One day it occurred to him how little was written about branding from a gender perspective, especially from an entrepreneurial woman brand leader. Exploring the idea, he realized this was an untold story of a long list of women he found so inspiring that he decided then and there to make these inspirational women the subject of his first book.
When he isn’t investigating what makes some brands iconic and others wither away in time, he works in the corporate world supporting a global brand as head of communications and public affairs.
Kim enjoys long reflective walks, gourmet cooking and quaffing stellar wines. He resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with his wife, Brenda, and has three adult children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – George Kocher, CEO of Brand North on Building Brands SEO and Complex Internet Structures of Sales Funnels
Sep 26, 2023
George Kocher, CEO of Brand North on Building Brands SEO and Complex Internet Structures of Sales Funnels
Brandnorth.com
Brand North
Brand North is an award-winning, data-driven digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO, content creation, web development, and more. The company’s website states that Brand North is committed to driving conversions that lead to increased revenue for our clients, focusing on technical solutions that create demand for products or services. Our services include SEO, Google Maps, PR & Growth Hacking, CRM & Data Analytics, and Reputation Management. At Brand North, we take the time to understand our clients’ needs and strategically grow their businesses using evidence-based tools. We value integrity, mastery, and innovation, and we take pride in developing businesses to their full potential.
About
George Kocher is a data-driven leader with experience building and managing high-performance sales and marketing teams. After graduating from Cornell University, George worked as an Analyst at Barclays Capital and VP of Business Development at Sunspire Health, where he helped to grow the organization to 16 locations and an eventual sale to Kohlberg Private Equity. After Sunspire Health, George took over as VP of Business Development for Lakeview Health, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, where he also helped within their healthcare fund.
He currently serves as the founder and CEO of Brand North, a digital marketing growth agency that focuses on applying sophisticated marketing strategies and technical solutions to local businesses and national businesses within behavioral healthcare.
An exemplary athlete and an academic standout, George epitomizes the essence of leadership both in the field and boardroom. Drawing from his diverse experiences, George has established himself as a significant figure in the business realm.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Better Decisions Faster: Unshakable Confidence When You Need It Most by Paul Epstein
Sep 26, 2023
Better Decisions Faster: Unshakable Confidence When You Need It Most by Paul Epstein
Paulepsteinspeaks.com
“Your ultimate guide to confidence and courage—one decision at a time.”
—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of The Five-Second Rule and The High 5 Habit
Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith
Make better decisions faster with the Head + Heart = Hands Equation
The average adult makes more than 35,000 decisions in a day. Most are mundane, but there are a handful that separate businesses that boom or bust, careers that succeed or fail, relationships that make it or don’t, and lives of happiness or hopelessness.
These most valuable decisions (MVDs) represent the gap between a green-light life and a red-light life.
In more than fifteen years as an NFL and NBA executive, Paul Epstein saw firsthand how, when faced with such an overwhelming number of decisions, even elite performers can rush to bad judgments or become paralyzed by indecision.
In Better Decisions Faster, he draws from the green-light wisdom of Fortune 500 CEOs, Olympians, Shark Tank entrepreneurs, world-record holders, Ivy League professors, and Navy SEALs to reveal a revolutionary new system for maximally efficient and confident decision-making.
The solve is the Head + Heart = Hands Equation—Head (mindset) + Heart (authenticity) = Hands (action)—which taps into the three most primal and powerful aspects of our humanity to tackle such MVDs as:
» Strategy: A or B?
» Job: stay or go?
» Deal: do it or don’t?
» Team: hire or fire?
» Financial: invest or pass?
» Time: spend on X or Y?
» Relationship: in or out?
You’re just moments away from making these decisions better, faster, and with unshakable confidence. The playbook is in your hands.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sara Webb, Meditation Coach, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Activist on The Power of Meditation
Sep 25, 2023
Sara Webb, Meditation Coach, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Activist on The Power of Meditation
Sarawebbsays.com
Biography
Sara Webb is an author, speaker, and meditation coach. She collaborates with successful leaders with closet anxiety to take back control of their lives by teaching them to relax, so they can have more energy, and focus on what’s important. Sara empowers clients with high-functioning anxiety to find their own inner resources, their power within. She teaches pocket-sized techniques to process stress, improve daily happiness, and bring the best versions of themselves to their own lives. Her book “LOOK LUSH” is a collection of poetry outlining her rise from the ashes after a multi-man rape, coming out of the closet, and getting sober / healing addiction through the power within ourselves in conjunction with nature. Sara has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Purdue, bachelor’s degrees from LSU, and has been an entrepreneur since 2015. She lives in sunny Florida, traveling internationally for workshops and speaking engagements.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tyler Helm, Fitness Trainer and Sobriety Advocate on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Ones Purpose
Sep 25, 2023
Tyler Helm, Fitness Trainer and Sobriety Advocate on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Ones Purpose
Instagram.com/Helm.fitness717
Biography
Tyler Helm currently fulfilling his life as a Fitness Trainer and sobriety advocate. Father of 2 girls ages 11 and 12. Overcoming alcoholism with a previous history in construction. Through the struggles of being overweight found fitness which gave the strength to battle alcohol and a limited mind set. Now believing he can use his story to influence and empower others into being the best version of themselves.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grab Life by the Dreams by Karin Freeland
Sep 24, 2023
Grab Life by the Dreams by Karin Freeland
Karinfreeland.com
Goodbye status quo, hello purpose-driven life: Your guide to building a regret-proof life today.
"I want more out of life . . . but where do I start?"
"I feel stuck. Why can't I get out of my own way?"
"What's my purpose and how do I make it happen?"
If you find yourself having these feelings, it's time to Grab Life by the Dreams. Through personal examples, helpful exercises, and encouragement from someone who's walked the walk, Karin Freeland will show you how to:
- Identify what you really want out of life so you can achieve success on your terms
- Embrace change and learn to cultivate your dream life one habit at a time
- Create a more confident version of yourself and attain a growth mindset
- Use a simple, proven 4-step process to truly EDIT Your Life(TM)
- And so much more....
Your past and current circumstances don't have to define you or determine the future direction of your life. Grab Life by the Dreams is the key to getting out of the passenger seat of life and back into the driver's seat. Buckle up-you're about to embark on a life-changing ride!
Bio:
Karin Freeland is a certified Life Reinvention Coach who coaches high-achieving women looking to achieve success without sacrifice and make their dreams a reality. She's also a speaker, podcast host and award-winning author. Her new book Grab Life by the Dreams empowers women to build a regret-proof and intentional life. Karin is a wife and mother residing in Greenville, SC.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SPECIFIC SPINE: A Doctor’s Guide to Back Pain Relief – Written for Clinicians, Therapists, Trainers, and Ordinary People with Back Pain by Lysander Jim M.D.
Sep 24, 2023
SPECIFIC SPINE: A Doctor's Guide to Back Pain Relief - Written for Clinicians, Therapists, Trainers, and Ordinary People with Back Pain by Lysander Jim M.D.
Masterymedical.com
Are you puzzled by a disc bulge? Disheartened by unsuccessful physical therapy attempts? Considering surgery? In this comprehensive introduction Board-certified spine specialist Lysander Jim, M.D. reveals the mysteries of the human spine and low back pain. Learn expert insights about the fundamental cause of most back pain. Navigate the complex decision of whether surgery is the right path for you. Master posture and movement techniques to nurture your spine back to health. Discover actionable advice on choosing the ideal mattress, chair, and car seat to wind down your pain. Learn rehabilitative exercises accompanied by step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Don't endure the discomfort — the journey to healing begins with understanding.
Dr. Lysander Jim is a Board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor who specializes in the treatment of low back pain and immunological conditions arising from damp building exposure. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in psychology (2007) and earned his medical doctorate (M.D.) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2011). Dr. Jim then completed a medical internship at new York hospital, Queens before completing his training. In 2015, Dr. Jim completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with top scholastic honors at the Veteran Affairs Hospital/University of California in Los Angeles.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mike Begg, Co-Founder, CEO, Interim COO of AMZ Advisers, Global Ecommerce Brand Accelerators
Sep 22, 2023
Mike Begg, Co-Founder, CEO, Interim COO of AMZ Advisers, Global Ecommerce Brand Accelerators
Amzadvisers.com
AMZ Advisers is a full-service eCommerce consultancy focused on creating growth opportunities for Brands / Manufacturers / Private labels across the US, Europe, Canada, and Asia. Our team of 45+ talented individuals has come together to drive sales for brands worldwide since 2014.
Mike Begg is an eCommerce entrepreneur, and currently, the co-founder of a digital marketing agency focused on the Amazon platform. He made the jump to start his own business and get into eCommerce while he was working in real estate for Sears and could see the writing on the wall that the company was going down. At the same time, Amazon was in its ascendency and he saw a huge opportunity to build a business around it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Craig Goodliffe, CEO and Founder of Cyberbacker
Sep 22, 2023
Craig Goodliffe, CEO and Founder of Cyberbacker
Cyberbacker.com
About Cyberbacker
The concept of Cyberbacker originally started and was first implemented in The Good Life Group, a real estate company of CEO Craig Goodliffe. Craig believes that equal opportunities should be given and great talents can be found from anywhere in the globe.
Cyberbacker was established on January of 2018 with a goal of partnering great individuals to clients who share the same values and characters. They believe that like-minded individuals working towards the same goals or business have the highest capacity of growing. Cyberbacker aims to provide premium and world-class services to their partners. Today, in just the span of five years, they are servicing 3000+ and growing, delighted and satisfied clients.
Craig Goodliffe helps growth minded, emerging business owners, one Cyberbacker at a time. Venue owner, and a cool dad!
Craig, the founder and CEO of Cyberbacker, works with international people specifically located in the Philippines. These hard-working people taking care of each family member in their household makes him wonder about who’s going to take care of them when the time comes. Cyberbacker’s mission as an organization is to help our cyberbackers with retirement and being able to support while giving back to their community. Craig has started hiring internationally since 2012, and seeing the great talent of some Filipinos who worked in the call center industry before, he started hiring and built a great team to go through a hundred applications to find that one great person who meets our caliber and our criteria.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The 7 Figure Expert by Noah St. John “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®”
Sep 22, 2023
The 7 Figure Expert by Noah St. John "The Father of AFFORMATIONS®"
7figureexpertbook.com
Biography
DR. NOAH ST. JOHN is known worldwide as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.”
Working with Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in 12 weeks than they did in the past 12 months, while gaining 1-3 hours per day and 4-8 weeks per year.
Noah’s mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world and he is internationally recognized for his signature coaching services; facilitating workshops at companies and institutions across the globe; and appearing on over 1,000 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, The Hallmark Channel, NPR, Entrepreneur, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Selling Power and SUCCESS Magazine.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unanswered Prayer: What Do You Do When God is Silent – 30-Day Devotional by Linda Agnew
Sep 21, 2023
Unanswered Prayer: What Do You Do When God is Silent - 30-Day Devotional by Linda Agnew
The “weight” of waiting on God.
Welcome to the elite club of waiting...on God! What do you do when God is silent? This devotional explores feelings, real feelings, and steps to take when very long periods of time have passed and your most intimate prayer requests remain unanswered by God.
Unanswered Prayer - What Do You Do When God is Silent is an encouraging tool that will help you find peace and direction as you anxiously await your God-given answer to your most precious prayers. Linda offers insightful thoughts on faith, and holding on to faith, in an effort to bring a holistic understanding of the silence of God. This devotional will deepen your confidence and trust in God while you wait on His perfect timing for your answer.
Prayer is a cycle – some have prayed and God has answered speedily or in a “reasonable” amount of time...perfect cycle. That is not everybody’s reality; for some the cycle is broken...we pray, no answer; this “broken” cycle is repeated over and over again. This devotional is for those of us who have prayed and waited on the Lord; waited a little longer, and many, many years and prayers later we are stillwaiting. We are not the faint of heart; we are seasoned veterans in this unanswered prayer game.
In this book you will learn:
Waiting on God is never in vain
God is always in control
It is never too late; God will answer (in His timing)
He has not forgotten you or your unanswered prayer
This is a must read for anyone who has been waiting on God and need to understand that His silence is never the end of the story - it is always too soon to give up. Through her words, Linda helps us to remember the joy of His blessings as we wait. This book is a powerful tool to help you continue to move forward, trust God, and wait for Him to speak into your life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Josh Parish, CEO of Get Up Gang and The Science of Fitness and Moving Workouts
Sep 21, 2023
Josh Parish, CEO of Get Up Gang and The Science of Fitness and Moving Workouts
Linktr.ee/thejoshparish
Biography
Josh Parish:
CEO of GetUpGang.com
20 years Health & Fitness Coach
5 years Soft Tissue Therapist
Lifelong Student Leader & Salesman
+3 years of Real Estate Sales (+35,000,000 sold)
+100 Various Sales Jobs
+$250,000 spent on personal development
Master Rapport Builder & Solutions Strategist
Builder of Leaders
Coach of Coaches
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Narek Vardanyan, Founder and CEO at Prelaunch.com
Sep 20, 2023
Narek Vardanyan, Founder and CEO at Prelaunch.com
Prelaunch.com
Prelaunch is billed as the Most Reliable Way to Get Product Insights on its website. Validate your product concept with data you can trust. Then, co-create with your community to ensure a successful launch.
Narek Vardanyan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. He speaks about business-related topics, about management, growth, culture and leadership. Together with his team, Narek is on a mission to create an ecosystem where all impactful innovations thrive. It contains service, software and media companies to help innovators and creators succeed. Among them, Prelaunch.com is a product-market fit testing platform that helps creators validate their concepts and ideas through a unique trusted methodology before actually launching their products into the markets. It helps to save hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of product development otherwise spent on products that nobody wants, as well as save millions of tons of waste going into the environment.
Narek is the author of the bestselling “Crowdfunding Secrets” book and has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, TEDx etc.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Steve Feldman, CEO of Feinberg Consulting On Substance Abuse, Addiction and Mental Heath Treatments
Sep 20, 2023
Steve Feldman, CEO of Feinberg Consulting On Substance Abuse, Addiction and Mental Heath Treatments
Feinbergcare.com
Biography
I have over 40 years of experience as a business owner and entrepreneur. I am a trained interventionist, and I now work with hundreds of families, helping to create positive outcomes in the areas of addiction, mental health, family crisis interventions, and healing.
I have made my passion my career, and I am proud to be part of Feinberg Consulting, a great group of people involved in personal growth, interventions, mental health, addiction recovery, and self-care. I love what I do and am grateful for every part of my journey that has led me here.
My philosophy is that balance, continual efforts toward optimal self-care, and ongoing personal development are everything when it comes to being your best. I believe the most successful outcomes come from creating an environment of compassion, love, courage, diligence, and commitment.
I love spending time with my family and learning new ideas and concepts in my free time. I also love to be physically active through cardio workouts and yoga.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Simon Lüthi, CEO and founder of Healthee.world, Applied Neuro-Cellular Therapy on Health for Yourself and Business
Sep 20, 2023
Simon Lüthi, CEO and founder of Healthee.world, Applied Neuro-Cellular Therapy on Health for Yourself and Business
Simonluthi.com
Healthee.world
Biography
Simon Lüthi is a transformational and customer-centric executive who ensures the well-being of employees and boosts organizational effectiveness by devising robust strategies, facilitating innovation, and launching system-wide changes.
As an expert in health, wellness and travel who provides inspiring thought leadership, Simon cultivates a culture of mindfulness that yields team satisfaction, loyalty, and retention and enables employee development.
He is the CEO and founder of Healthee.world, a unique Wellness-as-a-Service software platform, helping companies save money on healthcare costs, and encouraging their employees to stay or get healthy.
Simon also serves as the founder and chief wellness officer at Sacred Healing LLC, where he has leveraged a personal health crisis to enhance the well-being of 300+ clients with a focus on healing trauma, physical pain, and mental and emotional limitations.
Simon is the creator of “Applied Neuro-Cellular Therapy,” which combines modern technology and ancient wisdom into a unique and powerful healing modality.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier by Alex Tapscott
Sep 19, 2023
Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier by Alex Tapscott
An essential introduction and guide to navigating the next Internet revolution—everything from the metaverse and NFTs to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity—from the co-author of the international bestseller Blockchain Revolution.
The Web, and with it the Internet, are entering a new age. We’ve moved from the “Read-only Web,” which had little functionality for interacting with content, to the “Read-Write Web,” which offered seemingly endless collaborative opportunities, from sharing with our favorite people to shopping at our favorite brands. But the profusion of cyberattacks, data hacks, and online profiling have left many of us to view digital life as a Faustian bargain in need of a major rethink.
That rethink is Web3, the “Read-Write-Own Web”—a decentralized Internet where individuals own their own identities and can securely trade assets like money, securities, intellectual property, and art peer to peer. Made possible by blockchains, the foundational technology of bitcoin, Web3 promises the biggest shake up of business since the invention of double-entry bookkeeping in the Middle Ages. It is the Internet’s new frontier.
In Web3, award-winning author and technology investor Alex Tapscott provides a cutting-edge guide to the Internet’s next era. Covering everything from the metaverse and non-fungible tokens to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity, this indispensable, forward-thinking book describes the building blocks and often hidden technologies that will be foundational to our cultural and economic progress.
About the Author
Alex Tapscott is an entrepreneur, writer, and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of emerging technologies, such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies, on business, government, and society.
Alex is the Managing Director of the Digital Assets Group at Ninepoint Partners, one of Canada’s leading investment firms, with more than $8 billion in assets under management (AUM). Ninepoint launched the world’s first carbon-neutral Bitcoin ETF, which reached over $400 million in AUM. Alex is also co-author of the critically acclaimed non-fiction best-seller, Blockchain Revolution, translated into more than 19 languages and which has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. His other books, Financial Services Revolution and Digital Asset Revolution were published in 2020 and 2022 respectively.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Steve Morris at EOS Worldwide, Certified EOS Implementer Facilitator on Leadership, Building Teams and Training for Success
Sep 18, 2023
Steve Morris at EOS Worldwide, Certified EOS Implementer Facilitator on Leadership, Building Teams and Training for Success
https://www.eosworldwide.com/stephen-morris#https://www.eosworldwide.com/stephen-morris#
Steve had a really cool and interesting start to his career designing multi-million dollar racing yachts and building and coaching high performing teams to help his clients win the world’s most demanding yacht races. He has run and grown a small business, and then transitioned his career to become a certified PMP program manager managing million dollar budgets and helping the US Navy launch ships into the fleet.
Eight years ago, he started his own business with the mission to help business owners build better lives through building better businesses, getting unstuck, fueling growth, achieving more profit and having more fun with their crew. Steve’s passion is bringing his expertise, experience and lessons learned with world-leading high-performance teams to help his clients elevate their businesses, becoming more cohesive, healthy and organized, so they can attain the results and success they want.
In addition to navigating the voyage to success with his clients, Steve is an avid learner and practitioner of techniques that elevate his mindset and physical fitness, such as breath work, hiking, yoga and meditation, as he journeys on the path to the Centenarian Olympics. He and his partner, Kathy, are also building a permaculture food forest on their farm in Hygiene, CO.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Level Up: How to Get Focused, Stop Procrastinating, and Upgrade Your Life by Rob Dial
Sep 18, 2023
Level Up: How to Get Focused, Stop Procrastinating, and Upgrade Your Life by Rob Dial
Amazon.com
“Packed with valuable insights, unique lessons, and practical steps, this book will help you break through your procrastination and take immediate action toward your goals.”
— Jay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love
Level Up will revolutionize the way you approach your life and your goals. This book from world-renowned high-performance coach and host of The Mindset Mentor podcast, Rob Dial, presents a groundbreaking roadmap to unlock your full potential and transform your life. In it, you will find:
A transformative system designed to revolutionize the way you approach your goals, success, and personal motivation.
Powerful secrets of highly successful individuals who have mastered the art of focus, defeated their procrastination, and achieved extraordinary results.
Cutting-edge research in neuroscience and psychology, unveiling the science behind mental focus and motivation.
Tools that empower you to understand and control your mind like never before.
This book has cracked the code to peak performance and you will learn how to apply these secrets to your own life. Level Up is not just another self-help book. It is a step-by-step guide that helps you get from where you are now to the life you truly want to be as fast as possible.
Whether you're struggling with distractions, overwhelmed by a chaotic schedule, or simply seeking a path to personal excellence, Level Up is the game-changer you've been waiting for.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Growth Trap: A Continuous Plan to Avoid the Traps of Life and Build a Better You by Ralph DiBugnara
Sep 15, 2023
The Growth Trap: A Continuous Plan to Avoid the Traps of Life and Build a Better You by Ralph DiBugnara
Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Ralph DiBugnara provides a guide for anyone seeking to avoid or move beyond setbacks for the sake of future personal and professional growth.
“The Growth Trap is a Must-Read for anyone who is looking to achieve growth in their personal and business life and are ready to level up their game. We all experience Growth Traps throughout our careers and this book helps you overcome them.“ – Kevin Harrington, Inventor of the Infomercial and Original Shark on ABCs hit show Shark Tank
This book is like a how-to manual on how to avoid the traps in life personal and professional. It also serves as a handbook on growth. Definitely a must read for any up and coming professional or anyone looking for personal growth. – Hovain, President of Cinematic Management, Hip Hop music executive manager
Growth is a natural part of life between the ages of birth and adulthood, as human beings typically get bigger, stronger, smarter, and more functional with age. This growth is unintentional and requires little to no effort—but at some point, that growth stops, and an individual’s progress is then limited to whether or not they are actively seeking future development.
The Growth Trap addresses a condition that Ralph DiBugnara has dealt with throughout his life—personally, professional, and directly with his brand. After seasons of stagnated growth, he’s learned the necessity of intentionally pursuing progress, rather than expecting goals to be accomplished without effort.
Ralph explains how many get caught in a growth trap when they deem progress and change to be too much of a challenge. These individuals like to talk, reminisce, and ultimately identify with their “past selves,” because it’s easier than facing who they are now. And while it’s better to pursue growth and work towards the accomplishment of one’s goal, that doesn’t mean that it’s possible to avoid all growth traps along the way.
Ralph DiBugnara’s The Growth Trap is an essential resource for those looking to achieve their goals and avoid pitfalls that will hinder their progress. He shares his personal experiences—as well as the strategies he learned along the way—so that readers can grow their brands and businesses while becoming true disruptors in every aspect of their lives.
About the Author
Ralph DiBugnara is a nationally recognized real estate expert who serves as President of Home Qualified – the digital resource for buyers, sellers and real estate agents driving today’s millennial market; and Vice President at Cardinal Financial, a nationally recognized mortgage loan company behind $50 billions of closed loans. A frequent industry commentator, Ralph is considered one of the leading voices across the next big trends in real estate.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Outsmart Imposter Syndrome: End the Suffering. Free Your Mind. Claim Your Inner Success by Tara Halliday
Sep 14, 2023
Outsmart Imposter Syndrome: End the Suffering. Free Your Mind. Claim Your Inner Success by Tara Halliday
https://amzn.to/3ZkJv56
Completesuccess.co.uk
Confused, exhausted, feeling like a fraud?
Outsmart Imposter Syndrome presents a radical new approach to eliminating imposter syndrome for good.
This ultimate guide to eliminating self-doubt and achieving your full potential draws on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience and high-performance coaching. It’s systematic, practical, and has proven to be the most effective method for defeating imposter syndrome.
READ THIS BOOK TO:
Gain clarity on imposter syndrome myths and misconceptions
Uncover the real cause of imposter syndrome (Hint: it’s not you!)
Discover the one belief that changes everything
Master the step-by-step process to eliminate imposter syndrome forever
Achieve effortless confidence and deep self-acceptance
About the Author
Dr Tara Halliday is a specialist imposter syndrome coach, qualified holistic therapist, Amazon #1 best-selling author and popular speaker. In her Inner Success programme, Tara works with executives one-to-one to eliminate imposter syndrome for good. The result is effortless confidence, natural resilience and deep-self-acceptance.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Janet Macaluso, Learning2LEAD Founder on Ways to Self Transform Your Success to Significance
Sep 14, 2023
Janet Macaluso, Learning2LEAD Founder on Ways to Self Transform Your Success to Significance
Learning2lead.com
Biography
After three decades in corporate Leadership Development, Janet Macaluso, founded Learning2LEAD to help successful, midlife Change Makers, Practical Visionaries and Lifelong Learners transform their Success-2-Significance.
Combining modern science and ancient wisdom, Janet takes a 21st Century, anti-hero approach to developing professionals for their next chapter in work and life. She offers online masterminds and hiking retreats in Spain.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale by Mark Steven Porro
Sep 13, 2023
A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale by Mark Steven Porro
https://amzn.to/3RgU1rN
Mark enjoyed his carefree bachelor’s life in Los Angeles. He had no steady girlfriend, no children, few responsibilities outside of work. But that all changed when “The Call” came. Genevieve, his eighty-nine-year-old mother, was on her deathbed. He rushed back to New Jersey to be by her side. Hours became days, days became weeks, then she woke up. So, he moved back into his childhood home and took over her care. His first task was to remove all hazards, which included the current caregivers.
After, Mark asked his mother, “Do you trust me?” She whispered, “Yes.” “Do you understand I will do everything in my power to keep you healthy and safe?” She smiled and nodded. “That means I’m in charge, and that means now you must obey me.” Her mood shifted in an instant. She looked him dead in the eye, then puckered up her lips. He wasn’t sure if this was a sign of surrender or one wishing him luck. He kissed her and hoped for the best.
The parent/child role reversal may not have been unique to Mark, but how he dealt with it was. One day, hoping to make Genevieve’s time on the commode a tad more pleasant, he offered her a cup of her favorite beverage. It was a hit, and a cup of tea on the commode became a staple on the morning menu, and the clear choice for the title of this intimate, funny, and heartwarming memoir of how eldercare can be done.
A Cup of Tea on the Commode chronicles Mark’s multitasking adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close.About the Author
“This author weaves his stories together, employing a wickedly humorous skill not unlike that of David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs”
Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), holds an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and theatre productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Hollywood, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies. But hold the applause, none were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France. But hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where the locals insist his French isn’t so bad—at least that’s what he thinks they’re saying.
Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, and director. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny memoir—chronicles his adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. And he survived to tell the tale.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions through Language, Leverage, and Leadership by Alan Weiss, Gene Moran
Sep 13, 2023
Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions through Language, Leverage, and Leadership by Alan Weiss, Gene Moran
Genemoran.com
Amazon.com
Even senior people, business owners, and board members are unaware of the nuances of influence on a daily basis. They think in a straight line and try to "strike deals," use hierarchical power, make "trade-offs," or bargain as if at a flea market.
They unwittingly sacrifice vital needs to gain minor and temporary bright, shiny things. Influence is not about fast-talking, it’s about fast-thinking and carefully constructed language that one applies within a specific context. Influence is thought to be programmable—that is, it can create scarcity or consistency of positive responses. In reality, it’s about accountability, innovation, and leverage.
No pre-pandemic strategy is worth a cent in a post-pandemic world. There is no "new normal" or "return to normal." There are only new realities. In this book, one of the boldest, most aggressive, most successful consultants in the world makes his predictions and provides recommendations that may frighten and stun, but ultimately can lead to market domination.
Million-dollar influencers understand that influence doesn’t mean kissing up to everyone. While we may all be equal as human beings, not everyone has a stake in the outcomes in the business of influence. Some will resist change for the sake of resisting change. They lack imagination or let fear hold them in place. Recognizing actual stakeholders will guide your positioning of stakes in the ground that will mark critical positions leading to your desired outcome.
Features
How consensus building is something to live with, not something to die for
The fundamental difference between accountability and authority
The need for innovation and even improvisation in wielding influence
The scientific and magical contrasts of language
How to effectively maneuver within political environments
How to rally the right stakeholders at the right time
The powerful role of consequence
About the Author
Gene Moran, founder and President of Capitol Integration, is the foremost expert on federal defense and security lobbying. He guides and advises defense companies of all sizes to dramatically improve federal sales through funding and policy change in Washington DC. Thanks to his strategic advisement and proven methodology for success, Gene’s clients enjoy extraordinary returns on investment. With 10+ years operating as a highly successful independent consultant, lobbyist and advisor, Gene’s results for his clients are measured in billions of dollars.
The extent of his impact has seen Gene’s policy initiatives implemented by Congress (in law), The President (in Executive Order), and the Executive branch (in agency policy and contracts).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Not Fishy Enough: A Ridiculous Parable About Finding Worth Through Self-Acceptance by Briton Kolber
Sep 12, 2023
Not Fishy Enough: A Ridiculous Parable About Finding Worth Through Self-Acceptance by Briton Kolber
Amazon.com
Britonkolber.com
"Holy freakin' snail shells! What is this book?" asked Edwin.
This is a combination of a slightly short novel for kids over 8 and a self-help guide for the people who care about them. There are subtle jokes for adults and deeper meanings to explore as well.
This story is about Edwin. He is an odd-looking fish. At least that’s what everybody tells him. Well, they tell him he’s a fish, anyway. Not much of a tail for a fish. The scales are wrong, too. The fins are a bit, well, grabby. More on that later.
"Wait what? Tell me now," demanded Edwin.
Sorry, Edwin, you'll spoil the adventure.
"Fine. I'm out of here."
Now that he's out of earshot, I can tell you that it's about a crab adopted by fish growing up in an isolated tidepool with no other crabs. So, he grows up thinking he is merely an incompetent fish.
There is a section in the back of the book with discussion questions for many of the themes in this book. The questions are designed for classrooms, for mental health professionals, and for caregivers in general. In these pages, is an adventure of aquatic proportions. It’s about finding out who you are and figuring out what to do about that.
This highly unusual, but hopefully not too unusual, book is by Briton Kolber, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping geeks accept and find the best in themselves. In a world that may remind you of Finding Nemo, it explores themes found in The Ugly Duckling, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Brené Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection. If you are a fan of the pragmatic wisdom of Brené Brown or the humor of Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, or Christopher Healy (The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom) you will have a good time here. Illustrations by Nicoleta Dabijya add wonder and whimsy.
Briton Kolber is a family therapist focusing on geeks as a special population. He has taught Applied Improvisation at SAGA School, General Assembly, and Aspiring Youth/Ryther. He has done many odd things ranging from Research Scientist Associate at Applied Research Laboratories to Board Member of Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy to computer sales to performing regularly with ComedySportz Austin to working in the film industry in Los Angeles. He spent his youth split between mountains, culture, and extended family in Austria and a ranch, live-stock, space technology, and energy culture of Houston. In what little free time he has left after grand adventures with his family, he runs, skis, writes sketch comedy, has conversations with his cats, and tries not to set himself on fire while cooking.
Again.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Big Bet Leadership: Your Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era by John Rossman, Kevin McCaffery
Sep 12, 2023
Big Bet Leadership: Your Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era by John Rossman, Kevin McCaffery
https://amzn.to/3ZhLve7
Bigbetleadership.com
In today’s business landscape of mega threats coming from AI, an aging workforce, intense competition, and rapid digital transformations, leaders need a new playbook, one that gives a structured collection of guidelines, strategies, and tactics to assist organizations and executives in achieving goals and solving “wicked” problems.
Big Bet Leadership’s mission is to help business executives and leaders mitigate the risks of engaging in high-stakes gambles while maintaining the ambitious goals which motivate all of us to grow.
What is Big Bet Leadership? It is an assertive approach to digital transformations, innovation programs, investments in technology platforms, model transitions, and mergers and acquisitions.
To be a Big Bet Leader you need to be a shark. Being successful in today’s hyper-digital landscape requires bold moves that avoid “analysis paralysis,” which strikes when everything becomes a priority, resulting in ambiguity and ultimately failure.
And most Big Bets do fail. The stakeholders disagree on the nature of the problem in the first place, with fuzzy perspectives of where the company is heading. Big Bet Leadership puts in place the sharp thinking, the nurturing environment, and the low-friction management techniques to clearly define, value, and validate the real problem or customer pain; a precise, smart, and shared definition of the hypotheses for the critical components of the future state; and a set of leadership techniques forcing speed, focus, and alignment throughout.
Drawing from first-hand executive experience at Amazon, Google, The Gates Foundation, and T-Mobile, and having advised hundreds of companies, John Rossman and Kevin McCaffrey present us with a compelling framework with concepts, rules, techniques, and resources, equipping business executives to become Big Bet Legends.About the Author
John Rossman is the author of Big Bet Leadership and The Amazon Way book series, a former Amazon leader and Managing Partner at Rossman Partners, an advisory firm helping clients compete in the digital era. Mr. Rossman is an expert at crafting and implementing innovative and digital business models and capabilities. He is a sought after speaker on leadership, innovation and company culture. John was an early executive at Amazon.com where he played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business as the Director of Merchant Integration, and went on to have responsibilities for the enterprise business at Amazon.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rachel Wellner, Author of Marsha Roo (Doctoroo) Children’s Book Series & Board Certified General Surgeon Doctor
Sep 12, 2023
Rachel Wellner, Author of Marsha Roo (Doctoroo) Children's Book Series & Board Certified General Surgeon Doctor
https://amzn.to/3LkObSJ
Caelumds.com
Doctor Marsha Roo (Doctoroo) is a children's book series created to entertain children at the preschool through the grade school level relying on educational content. The main character, Doctoroo, introduces kids to exciting challenges in basic health as she explores the world vanquishing health problems. The characters stimulate young minds by introducing them to a positive, professional figure who embodies the spirit of cultural competence, creativity, and adventure.
Dr. Rachel Wellner is a board-certified general surgeon, Fellow of American College of Surgeons, and a Society of Surgical Oncology-trained breast oncology surgeon. She is also a novelist, comedian, and breast cancer surgeon dedicated to making the world a better place for her readers, audiences, and patients.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – C-SPAN and Library of Congress Announce New Primetime Book Series for Fall 2023 “Books that Shaped America”
Sep 11, 2023
C-SPAN and Library of Congress Announce New Primetime Book Series for Fall 2023 "Books that Shaped America"
C-Span.org
C-SPAN and the Library of Congress today announced a joint original feature production for fall 2023: "Books That Shaped America."
The 10-part series – which C-SPAN will air LIVE on Mondays, starting September 18 at 9 p.m. ET – will be a literary journey, tracing America's history by exploring masterpieces in literature that have had, and still have today, a major impact on society.
The 10-week series will mark the various eras of American history and feature a diverse mix of stories and authors. The 10 featured books have:
Provoked thought.
Been best sellers.
Led to significant cultural and policy changes.
"Books That Shaped America" Series schedule – all LIVE on C-SPAN at 9 p.m. ET:
Monday, Sept. 18 -
“Common Sense” by Thomas Paine (1776)
Monday, Sept. 25 -
“The Federalist” by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison & John Jay (1788)
Monday, Oct. 2 –
“History of the Expedition Under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark” (1814)
Monday, Oct. 9 -
“Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass (1845)
Monday, Oct. 16 -
“The Common Law” by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1881)
Monday, Oct. 23 -
“Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain (1884)
Monday, Oct. 30 –
“My Antonia” by Willa Cather (1918)
Monday, Nov. 6 –
“Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neal Hurston (1937)
Monday, Nov. 13 –
“Free to Choose: A Personal Statement” by Milton & Rose Friedman (1980)
Monday, Nov. 20 –
“The Words of Cesar Chavez” by Cesar Chavez (2002)
The new series was inspired by a list of 100 “Books that Shaped America” and an exhibition curated at the Library of Congress 10 years ago based on the results of a public survey about books that provoked thought, controversy and change throughout American history. Viewers of the series this fall will be able to weigh in with their own thoughts about books that had an impact on the nation.
As the world's largest library, the Library of Congress holds millions of books and other collections that offer a rich portrait of life in America. In partnering with the library, C-SPAN will be able to utilize these resources to help tell the stories behind the books featured in the series. The audience will see first-edition copies of famous works authored by Thomas Paine, Frederick Douglass, Mark Twain, Zora Neale Hurston and others, plus rare photos, maps, correspondence, and other items that highlight these books and the times during which they were written.
“Over the course of 10 weeks this fall, ‘Books that Shaped America’ will shine a light on a diverse group of books and authors whose skill with the written word and powerful storytelling left a lasting impression on our nation,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. “These 10 books are just a start. Throughout the series, we will invite Americans to join the conversation and share their perspectives about more books that shaped America.”
Audience calls will be incorporated into each program. Longtime C-SPAN executive producer of BookTV Peter Slen will host each episode of the series. Paul Orgel is coordinating producer for the series and Jen Garrott is producer/video journalist.
Series Resources:
A dedicated webpage for the series, which will be populated with video and supplementary material: https://www.c-span.org/booksthatshapedamerica
A series trailer: https://youtu.be/fzJ8vQ4Y2Tg
A companion podcast series produced by C-SPAN Radio
About the Library of Congress:
The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States — and extensive materials from around the world — both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Karim Kerachni, Director Of Franchise Development of PropertyGuys.com
Sep 11, 2023
Karim Kerachni, Director Of Franchise Development of PropertyGuys.com
Info.propertyguys.com/mass
Ready For Change?
The real estate industry is broken - and PropertyGuys.Com Is Here To Fix It
The real estate industry is stuck in the past. While almost every other industry has been radically disrupted to become more consumer friendly, transparent, and efficient, the majority of homes are bought and sold in the same way that they were 100 years ago.
Why become a PropertyGuys.com Franchisee?
Join The Brand That’s Bringing Real Estate Into The Future
When was the last time you hailed a taxi instead of calling an Uber or went out to the store instead of pressing “add to cart” on Amazon prime? When was the last time you waited a full week to watch another episode of your favorite show?
In this era of major disruption and changing buying behavior, why are we still using agents to buy and sell houses? PropertyGuys.com is bringing the same level of disruption to the real estate industry.
Founded in 1998, PropertyGuys.com has emerged as the dominant brand for helping homeowners sell their homes on their own. With over 100 locations open across North America, PropertyGuys.com is radically changing the way real estate transactions are done by cutting out the listing agent entirely and putting all the power back into the hands of the homeowner – where it belongs.
Low Costs + High Margins = A Great Business
Being affordable doesn’t mean that PropertyGuys.com franchise owners aren’t profitable – far from it. The business model is designed to maximize profitability from day one.
The business model allows franchise owners to start up quickly without having to hire employees, rent an office, or other unnecessary overhead expenses. Our call center takes the place of both an office assistant and sales professional, as we not only answer all customer inquiries, but also convert leads into local sales appointments. The services that franchise owners provide offer high margins, are easy to implement, and most importantly, are easy for customers to understand the advantages.
Wide-Open, Exclusive Territories Available
The PropertyGuys.com franchise is rapidly expanding across the United States, where have wide-open territories available, as well as in Canada, where their quickly running out of territory. Territories are exclusive, which means the franchise owners collaborate rather than compete with each other.
Ready To Open A PropertyGuys.Com Franchise In Your Community? It all starts with filling out the inquiry form on their website.
Biography
With 13+ years experience in Sales and Management across North America, and France in my early career, I found my true calling in launching new ventures, creating systems & processes, and business development at large; I define myself as an entrepreneur more than a business owner: once the business is up and running, i feel the need to move on to the next project !
While I was managing a small crew selling home-automation across canada, I’ve decided to start a residential/commercial cleaning company in 2018 in eastern canada — because the demand was there — which then grew quickly in a couple cities across Canada and half a million in yearly revenue, while requiring very little of my involvement as the owner. In 2022 i decided to sell majority stacks in my corporation, in order to focus on my newest venture:
Franchise development in Massachusetts for the amazing company PropertyGuys.com, the largest private home sale network in North America. In a nutshell, I’m in charge of attracting and selecting the best talents for the 20+ Franchises available in eastern Massachusetts, and offering them my support to grow their franchise into a $1M+/year success.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress: How Innovators of the Roaring 20s Created the Consumer Revolution by Jason Voiovich
Sep 11, 2023
Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress: How Innovators of the Roaring 20s Created the Consumer Revolution by Jason Voiovich
https://amzn.to/45Ljpui
Epic stories from the decade that taught Americans how to vote with their wallets.
"The more you read, the less you feel like a sheep in the thrall of Madison Avenue, and more like a tiny, private tycoon bending the market to your whims."
What did Al Capone, Babe Ruth, and Coco Chanel all have in common? Al Capone understood that working men just wanted to enjoy a beer after a long day at work…and that working women wanted exactly the same thing. Babe Ruth understood that people wanted a show, not just a game…even if they would never see him play. Coco Chanel understood that women wanted freedom from tight corsets, flowing gowns, and complex updos…even if (especially if) that meant showing some skin. Each one understood what their customer wanted and found a way to give it to them.
We’ve heard amazing stories like these so often over the past 100 years that they’ve become…well, normal. But that’s only because no one alive today remembers what life was like before the so-called “Roaring 20s” – the most misunderstood decade in American history. Capone, Ruth, and Chanel were indeed unique, but they were not alone. Dozens of innovators used the same approach to systematically change every aspect of our daily lives in a 10-year orgy of societal transformation unknown before or since.
The 1920s ushered in nothing short of a Consumer Revolution – one just as transformative as the Industrial Revolution that preceded it or the Information Revolution that followed. Consumer culture not only changed what we buy and how we buy it, but more important than that, it changed how we see ourselves and our role in society. We’re more than healthcare patients, college students, social advocates, and citizens. We’re consumers…and we demand to be treated as such.
Our world – for good and for ill – would never be the same.
What you can expect in this book:
Fun, fast-paced, and fascinating stories about colorful characters of the 1920s.
Learn the origins of everything from frozen food to diaphragms.
Empower yourself to make better consumer choices...starting today.
This book will help you rediscover your power to change the world!
What others are saying...
He’s done it again. Fresh and unique insights often grow out of the intersection of two interesting topics. As with Marketer in Chief, Jason Voiovich demonstrates his mastery of U.S. History and marketing with the deeply researched but fun-to-read Booze, Babe & the Little Black Dress. Voiovich captures, with imagination and great story-telling, the impact of how the “Choice Era,” born in the Roaring Twenties, revolutionized American culture.
— Steve Wehrenberg, retired advertising executive and professor of strategic communication
Jason brings 1920s marketing back to life through stories told so compellingly that you want to marinate on each one. History has so much to teach us, and this book nails such a core period - while also being such a fun one to read.
— Todd Caponi, Author of The Transparency Sale and The Transparent Sales Leader
In “Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress,” Jason Voiovich glibly reveals the bones and origins of consumer culture. The colorful characters and funny anecdotes he uses to explain the tectonic plates of modern America isn’t merely fascinating—it’s also strangely empowering. The more you read, the less you feel like a sheep in the thrall of Madison Avenue, and more like a tiny, private tycoon bending the market to your whims.
– Andrew Heaton, comedian and podcaster
"He's like if Will Rogers and Mr. Spock had a baby."
About the Author
In a career that spans more than 25 years, Jason Voiovich has launched hundreds of new products – everything from medical devices, to virtual healthcare systems, to non-dairy consumer cheese,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jonathan Niziol, Model, Real Estate Investor, Trainer, Athlete
Sep 10, 2023
Jonathan Niziol, Model, Real Estate Investor, Trainer, Athlete
Instagram.com/jonathanniziol
Starting out on a chill Canadian farm, things took a gut-wrenching twist when Jonathan's mom passed away on the day before his 21st birthday. His dream of becoming a lacrosse star got side-swiped by years of battling booze, hitting rock bottom at just 25. But that crazy wakeup call lit a fire, inspiring him to rebuild his body and mind while grappling with the loss of his mom. In a nod to his mom's legacy, he took a detour into modeling – a world that threw him face-to-face with his inner demons. Jonathan's quest for perfection led to body issues and a tough bout with food and an 8 year long eating disorder. On top of that, he faced a hellish sexual assault, lost close friends, and struggled hard with depression and anxiety. As a way to cope, he veered into multiple drug addictions. But in 2017, he made a gutsy move and dove into therapy, finally kicking the addiction that had him in a headlock for 15 long years. He is now 16.5 years sober from alcohol and 6.5 years sober from everything else. Living a balanced and happy life, which is why he is ready to share the story of his deepest secrets and shames with others. In hopes that he can help.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Sep 10, 2023
Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The definitive book on the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids' and parents' lives, and a new framework for fighting back
In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.” Family incomes and schedules are stretched to the breaking point by tutoring fees and athletic schedules. Yet this drive to optimize performance has only resulted in skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and even self-harm in America’s highest achieving schools. Parents, educators, and community leaders are facing the same quandary: how can we teach our kids to strive towards excellence without crushing them?
In Never Enough, award-winning reporter Jennifer Breheny Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture, and finds out what we must do to fight back. Drawing on interviews with families, educators, and an original survey of nearly 6,000 parents, she exposes how the pressure to perform is not a matter of parental choice but baked in to our larger society and spurred by increasing income inequality and dwindling opportunities. As a result, children are increasingly absorbing the message that they have no value outside of their accomplishments, a message that is reinforced by the media and greater culture at large.
Through deep research and interviews with today’s leading child psychologists, Wallace shows what kids need from the adults in the room is not more pressure, but to feel like they matter, and have intrinsic self-worth not contingent upon external achievements. Parents and educators who adopt the language and values of mattering help children see themselves as a valuable contributor to a larger community. And in an ironic twist, kids who receive consistent feedback that they matter no matter what are more likely to have the resilience, self-confidence, and psychological security to thrive.
Packed with memorable stories and offering a powerful toolkit for positive change, Never Enough offers an urgent, humane view of the crisis plaguing today’s teens and a practical framework for how to help.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brighter Days Ahead: Leaving Depression Behind Through Innovative New Treatments by Theodore A. Henderson
Sep 10, 2023
Brighter Days Ahead: Leaving Depression Behind Through Innovative New Treatments by Theodore A. Henderson
Neuro-luminance.com
Depression is not what you think it is. Yes, it is a downward spiral of misery, self-doubt, angst, and apathy, but the cause is not a personality failing or a lack of serotonin. Have medications designed to change serotonin or dopamine levels in your brain helped you? Depression does, indeed, result from changes in your brain, but the nature of these transformations will shock and surprise you. This life-changing book will help you see depression in a new light…leading you to powerfully effective treatments.
Psychiatrist, brain scientist, and inventor, Dr. Theodore Henderson paints a real-world picture of depression with moving stories and full color illustrations that makes the science underlying this common mental health condition come to life. Drawing upon almost two decades of intensive personalized treatment of hundreds of patients, Dr. Henderson deftly combines brain science with evocative case histories to explains exactly how the brain changes as a result of depression and how less well-known contemporary treatments for it work to reverse these changes. Gone are the chemical imbalance theories. Gone are the pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps admonishments.
Using the example of the powerful antidepressant effects of ketamine infusion therapy as a window into understanding not only what depression does to the brain, but how neuroplasticity can reverse it, often permanently, Dr. Henderson offers the reader even more information about this complex condition. He introduces other novel and powerful treatments for depression, as well as addressing childhood trauma, brain injury, inflammation, and the importance of mindfulness. In this deeply informed book, Dr. Henderson guides the reader to understanding the brain, depression, and effective solutions in a sometimes poignant, sometimes gritty, no-holds barred, real-world look at depression and recovery.
About the Author
Theodore A. Henderson MD, PhD is a descendent of Algonquin, French and English ancestors. He is president and founder of both The Synaptic Space and Dr. Theodore Henderson, Inc., clinical service firms. He is Co-Founder of Neuro-Luminance Inc, which is bringing revolutionary treatments to bear upon traumatic brain injury, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, post-COVID fatigue syndrome, and other brain disorders. He is also the co-founder of the Neuro-Laser Foundation, a non-profit research foundation. He holds two patents and three patents-pending. Dr. Henderson is president of the International Society of Applied Neuroimaging. He has published in neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, dementia, photobiomodulation, and traumatic brain injury. He has over 70 publications and has been cited in over 900 scientific papers. He is editor or guest editor for numerous journals, including Frontiers in Psychiatry, JAMA Psychiatry, and PLoSOne. The work of he and his colleagues on using SPECT brain scans to differentiate brain injury from PTSD was recently recognized as a “Top Science Story” by Discover Magazine for 2015. A philanthropist himself, Dr. Henderson is also a father of two, stepfather of two and grandfather of three.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stick it to Depression: Get Your Life Back, Naturally by Dr Alexander Joannou
Sep 09, 2023
Stick it to Depression: Get Your Life Back, Naturally by Dr Alexander Joannou
Stickittodepression.com
‘I felt a total lack of joy in my life. Sometimes I would feel like I wanted to cry for no reason. I felt broken. I wasn't able to sleep. I wasn’t able to focus. I felt strange inside.’
If you can relate to these comments, you’re not alone. More than 300 million people worldwide are living with depression today. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way?
Stick it to Depression – Get Your Life Back, Naturally is a comprehensive guide to depression – what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and how it’s treated. In this forthright and meticulously researched book, Dr Alex Joannou lays bare the history, science, and misconceptions surrounding depression, and demonstrates how Transformational Acupuncture, a 21st century development of the traditional Chinese technique, could be the much-needed solution to this global challenge.
Based on his personal and professional experiences as both a GP of nearly 40 years and an acupuncture practitioner of 20 years, Dr Alex Joannou shows how Transformational Acupuncture offers patients a safe and effective method to complement the management of their depression, anxiety and stress, and getting their lives back on track.
A ground-breaking book full of the latest science, case studies, and FAQs, Stick it to Depression – Get Your Life Back, Naturally is an essential, accessible, and solution-oriented guide for anyone experiencing depression – and wants to do something about it.
Biography
Dr Alexander Joannou
As a conjoint lecturer with UNSW and an RACGP accredited supervisor, I’ve been training medical students, International Medical Graduates, and General Practice Registrars for more than 20 years to help people achieve that true feeling of peace that comes with healing.
Along with that, I’ve learned a lot about the human psyche in my 40-year medical career as the Practice Principal of Northside Health (a 12-doctor medical center).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kellan Fluckiger, Coach, Catalyst, Speaker, Author on Improving the Quality Of Your Life
Sep 08, 2023
Kellan Fluckiger, Coach, Catalyst, Speaker, Author on Improving the Quality Of Your Life
Ultimatelifechallenge.com
Kellanfluckiger.com
Kellan is a Coach, Speaker, Award-winning author, and an alchemist for exponential personal growth. He is the founder of “Your Ultimate Life” which helps people create their Purpose, Prosperity and Joy every day of their lives by serving with their gifts and talents.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bobby Aldridge, Founder of BAMmotion on Increasing Mobility, Alleviating Pain, Injury and Increasing Performance
Sep 08, 2023
Bobby Aldridge, Founder of BAMmotion on Increasing Mobility, Alleviating Pain, Injury and Increasing Performance
Bam-Metrics.com
BAMmotion metrics-based products facilitate efficiency and precision. Therapists and trainers benefit through replicable, time saving cueing; Clients and patients are empowered through accountability and self-sufficiency, and owners and operators are advantaged through increased profitability and insurance reimbursement.
Meet Bobby
Bobby Aldridge is a Physiotherapist who has spent over three decades as an athlete, student, and educator of physical movement. Now, in the best shape of his life, his mission is to help others move with ease, grace, and power to eliminate pain, reduce the chance of injury, and maximize performance.
The road to his success was born out of necessity as he had to figure out how to pre-hab and rehab for himself. Now, the developer and founder of BAMmetrics [Bobby Aldridge Method], is sharing his proprietary system used by professional athletes with you – to help increase mobility, unlock joints and eliminate dysfunction while alleviating pain, preventing injury and increasing performance.
As a double Division 1 college athlete playing basketball and baseball, Bobby’s athletic success was plagued by injury. As early as his freshman year in high school he broke an ankle and tore ligaments; in college, more torn ligaments including his MCL (medial collateral ligament), and then, a serious car accident causing lower lumbar injury threatened to permanently limit his mobility. He fought hard to rebound and recover using conventional modes of physical therapy and was inspired to choose a fitness and health career path, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Venkat Avasarala, Managing Principal & Founder of Stryker Properties on Real Estate Investing Opportunities and Market Conditions
Sep 08, 2023
Venkat Avasarala, Managing Principal & Founder of Stryker Properties on Real Estate Investing Opportunities and Market Conditions
Strykerproperties.com
Executive Summary
Venkat is a seasoned Real Estate professional. His main focus is Ground Up Development of Market rate Multifamily properties, and acquiring Value-add Workforce housing Multifamily properties in landlord friendly Sun belt states. Venkat is developing 2700 Multifamily units in DFW, Austin, Phoenix. Venkat also acquired 3600 existing apartment units since 2016. Venkat is managing $150 Million
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence by Rich Horwath
Sep 07, 2023
Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence by Rich Horwath
https://amzn.to/462DXOO
Master the four disciplines of strategic fitness essential to executive performance
In Strategic, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rich Horwath delivers an incisive roadmap to help leaders at all levels think, plan, and act strategically to navigate every business challenge they face. The book offers business leaders a proven framework―the Strategic Fitness System―containing dozens of tools, techniques, and checklists to confidently master every area of the business, from designing market-winning strategies to shaping the organization’s culture.
The practical content will help executives in any industry improve what research has shown to be the most important leadership factor to an organization’s future success―strategic competence―and use this skill to transform complexity to clarity in charting their strategic direction. The book features:
● A common language for strategy and business planning
● Practical tools for developing the four dimensions of executive fitness key to advancing the company’s growth: strategy, leadership, organization, and communication
● Techniques for designing enduring competitive advantage and frameworks for creating innovative new value for customers
● Methods for evolving the business model to transform the trajectory of the business
● The Strategic Quotient (SQ)―a validated assessment of an executive’s strategic thinking, planning, and execution
With practical tools and dozens of real-world examples, readers of Strategic will immediately be able to set direction, create advantage, and achieve executive excellence. Be more than tactical―be Strategic.
About the Author
Rich Horwath’s vision is to teach the world to be strategic. For more than twenty years, he has focused relentlessly on providing leaders with innovative concepts and practical tools to think, plan, and act strategically in order to set direction, create advantage, and achieve their goals. As founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich serves executive leadership teams as a strategy facilitator, strategic advisor, and executive coach. He has helped more than a quarter million people around the world develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
Rich is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books on strategic thinking and has been rated the #1 keynote speaker on strategy at national conferences, including the Society for Human Resource Management Strategy Conference. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX TV to provide commentary on the strategic aspects of current events and his work has appeared in publications including Fast Company, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action by Eduardo Briceño
Sep 06, 2023
The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action by Eduardo Briceño
https://amzn.to/44PzMow
Discover how to balance learning and performing to bolster personal and team success with this revolutionary guide from a world-renowned expert on growth mindset.
“An essential read for fostering learning, performance, and a growth mindset . . . I wholeheartedly recommend it.”—Carol Dweck, bestselling author of Mindset
A Next Big Idea Club Must Read
To succeed in a fast-changing world, individuals and companies know they must create a culture of growth, where experimentation and feedback are encouraged, and learning is integrated into the everyday. Yet we often get stuck in a well-worn pattern of habits that don’t move us forward. Why?
Because many of us get trapped in the Performance Paradox: the counterintuitive phenomenon that if we focus only on performing, our performance suffers.
How can we give ourselves the space to experiment and grow while also delivering high-level results?
Fostering growth mindset to elevate performance is Eduardo Briceño’s specialty. As CEO of Mindset Works and in his work with Fortune 500 companies, he discovered that mastering growth—personal, organizational, and financial—hinges on navigating the crucial balance between learning and performing.
In The Performance Paradox, Briceño reveals how to
• avoid falling into the chronic performance trap that stagnates growth
• identify when and how to unlock the power of mistakes
• integrate learning into daily habits in ways that stick
• lead teams that constantly improve and outperform their targets
• grow your skill level and output simultaneously and for the long term
We can achieve more tomorrow than we do today if we develop the belief that we can change and the competence for how to change. With Briceño’s innovative and refreshing framework of balancing learning and performing, individuals and companies can reach their boldest aspirations.
About the Author
Eduardo Briceño is a global keynote speaker, facilitator, and author who guides many of the world’s leading companies in developing cultures of learning and high performance. For over a decade he was the CEO of Mindset Works, the first company to offer growth mindset development services. His TED and TEDx talks have been viewed more than nine million times. Earlier in his career, he was a technology investor with Credit Suisse’s venture capital arm. He holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA and M.A. in education from Stanford. His book, The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action, published by Penguin Random House on September 5 2023, was selected as a "Must-Read" by the Next Big Idea Club.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Just Don’t Fall (Adapted for Young Readers): A Hilariously True Story of Childhood Cancer and Olympic Greatness by Josh Sundquist
Sep 06, 2023
Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers): A Hilariously True Story of Childhood Cancer and Olympic Greatness by Josh Sundquist
Amazon.com
Adapted for young readers from his adult memoir, Just Don't Fall is the the hilarious true story about Josh Sundquist's battle with childhood cancer and how he worked his way to making the United States paralympic ski team.
The inspiration for the Apple TV show Best Foot Forward!
When he was ten years old Josh Sundquist had his leg amputated to treat bone cancer. But this is not a sad story; on the contrary, this memoir is a story of resilience, heart, and most importantly: humor.
Young Josh had a lot of adapting to do after he lost his leg. He had to learn how to walk again. He had to accept that he wouldn't be able to try out for the travel soccer team. He knew his life would never be the same again. But when he sees a poster in the hospital elevator advertising skiing classes, he realized all might not be lost.
Equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious, Just Don't Fall is Josh's story of surviving cancer with 50/50 odds, learning to be a professional skiier, and making his way to being a bestselling writer and motivational speaker. Inspirational and moving, Josh's story is one that can be appreciated by readers of all ages.
About the Author
Josh Sundquist is a bestselling author, comedian, Paralympian, and motivational speaker. Josh’s internet videos have over one billion views and he has more than four million followers.
Josh is an executive producer and writer on the streaming series Best Foot Forward on Apple TV+. The series is inspired by his childhood and his memoir Just Don’t Fall.
Josh has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NPR and CNN. His first memoir, Just Don't Fall, was a National Bestseller and his second memoir We Should Hang Out Sometime was optioned for movie rights by a division of Disney. His debut novel Love and First Sight was published in 2017. Josh’s fourth book, Semi-Famous was released in 2022. His books have been translated into German, Italian, and Turkish and have been published in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and Austria.
A childhood cancer survivor, Josh is an ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and makes regular appearances at events and in the media to raise money for children's hospitals across the country. He has been featured on the back of Doritos bags (specifically, Spicy Nacho flavor) for his work on behalf of amputees.
He lives with his wife, Ashley near the beach in California.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Patrick Williams, Founder & President of Satori Innovation on How Developing Creativity and Art Can Help Inspire Business Innovation & Employees
Sep 05, 2023
Patrick Williams, Founder & President of Satori Innovation on How Developing Creativity and Art Can Help Inspire Business Innovation & Employees
Patrickwilliamsstaycreative.com
Biography
Patrick Williams is a passionate and inspiring public speaker, consultant, writer, artist, independent scholar, and visionary educator. Patrick has 0ver 4 decades of experience teaching and facilitating deep learning to a wide range of audiences. He is a TEDx speaker and an award winning artist. Patrick has exhibited throughout the USA, Japan, and China. His art is in public and private collections. He has been represented by galleries in Chicago, Seattle, Omaha, and Albuquerque. Patrick holds black belts in Karate-Dō and Aikidō with decades of experience training and teaching Budō. Patrick's comprehension, experience, expertise, and synthesis of creativity and innovation is unparalleled. Patrick is the founder and president of Satori Innovation: A Consulting and Ideation Accelerator.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You by Brad Stulberg
Sep 05, 2023
Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You by Brad Stulberg
https://amzn.to/3P4tHyD
A revelatory book on rethinking change and creating a rugged and flexible mindset amidst life's intensifying flux, from expert on sustainable excellence, coach, and bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness.
From social disruptions like economic recessions, pandemics, and new technologies to individual disruptions like getting married, career transitions, and becoming a parent, we undergo change and transformation—both good and bad—regularly. Change is not the exception, it’s the rule. Yet we endlessly fight it, often viewing it as a threat to our stability and sense of self.
Master of Change flips this script on its head and offers a path for embracing and even growing from life’s constant instability.
Brad Stulberg, sustainable excellence expert, coach, and bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness,offers a new model that describes change as an ongoing cycle of order, disorder, and reorder—yes, we return to stability, but that stability is somewhere new. Drawing on modern science, ancient wisdom, and daily practice, Stulberg offers concrete principles for developing a mindset called rugged flexibility, along with habits and practices to implement it. Along the way, Stulberg reveals:
How to be in conversation with change instead of it happening to you.
The importance of expectations
Why cultivating a rugged yet flexible sense of self is key to a strong identity.
How to take productive action during a challenge.
The paradox of both making meaning and moving forward.
In the end, Stulbergreshapes our entire perception of change and shows us how to grow in its midst—ultimately helping us move forward better, stronger, and wiser than we were before.
About the Author
Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on mental health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change. He regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Atlantic, among other outlets. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He is on faculty at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. His past books include Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daniel Spencer, Life Coach on Surviving Electrocution Twice, Losing Over 140 Pounds, Becoming Sober & Helping Others Overcome Fear
Sep 04, 2023
Daniel Spencer, Life Coach on Surviving Electrocution Twice, Losing Over 140 Pounds, Becoming Sober & Helping Others Overcome Fear
Instagram.com/reps.and.doubletime
About Daniel Spencer
I’m Daniel Spencer. I’ve been through hell, and back. I’ve been sober for over 12 years. Abused marijuana and alcohol as a teenager, into my late 20’s. I’ve been married almost 20 years. With 3 kids ( one “adopted” niece) ALL teenagers. Almost divorced.
Total body transformation, I was almost 300 pounds, and now I am 160 lbs. I was in a near death electrical accident, twice. With 3rd degree burns to my face and multiple skin graft surgeries.
I’ve found my purpose in life. To tell my story and share my healing process through physical fitness and a strict diet. I’m now an online life coach, who is helping fellow humans gain their self confidence and gain mental strength through the same process that I’ve adopted. Hopefully you can help me inspire more people through your platform. If I could tell my story on your podcast, I know we could help save at least one person.
Thank you, and God Bless.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rev. Dr. Ken Gordon Jr., The Power of an Engaged Dad
Sep 02, 2023
Rev. Dr. Ken Gordon Jr., The Power of an Engaged Dad
Dadsoffaith.com
About
REV. DR. KEN GORDON JR., or Pastor Ken, as he is called by his members, is a pastor, business executive, husband, father, and community leader, whose entire life has been dedicated to the service of others. A graduate of The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina, he is a highly sought-after speaker on leadership, public service, civil rights, youth mentoring, and community engagement.
In 2016, Pastor Ken and his wife, Leslie, founded the House of Light Church in Burlington, NJ where they established a Divorce and an Outreach Ministry. After much prayer, God led Pastor Ken to develop the Dads of Faith Ministry. The couple, now living in Birmingham, AL, are continuing God’s work for Couples, Divorcees , Youth, and those who have "hearts hurts". Their church, the House of Light Church (HOLA) is focused on showing love, serving others, and letting their light shine through their good works.
In 2018, Pastor Ken and Leslie launched the "Commitments with Ken+Leslie" show. This weekly two-hour show aired for two-years on WXJC Radio FM 101.1 ~ AM 850 Birmingham/Huntsville AL, and focused on providing hope, healing and help to those who are divorced or going through divorce and those who are in fruitful or dysfunctional relationships. Stay tuned for Pastor Ken and Sis Leslie's next media venture!
Pastor Ken and Leslie have four "adulting" children, two beautiful grandchildren, and live in an empty nest, with their chocolate Cockapoo.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement by Fredrik deBoer
Sep 02, 2023
How Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement by Fredrik deBoer
Amazon.com
An eye-opening exploration of American policy reform, or lack thereof, in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement and how the country can do better in the future.
In 2020, while the Covid-19 pandemic raged, the United States was hit by a ripple of political discontent the likes of which had not been seen since the 1960s. The spark was the viral video of the horrific police murder of an unarmed Black man in Minneapolis. The killing of George Floyd galvanized a nation already reeling from Covid and a toxic political cycle. Tens of thousands poured into the streets to protest. Major corporations and large nonprofit groups—institutions that are usually resolutely apolitical—raced to join in. The fervor for racial justice intersected with the already simmering demands for change from the #MeToo movement and for economic justice from Gen Z. The entire country suddenly seemed to be roaring for change in one voice.
Then nothing much happened.
In How Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement, Fredrik deBoer explores why these passionate movements failed and how they could succeed in the future. In the digital age, social movements flare up but then lose steam through a lack of tangible goals, the inherent moderating effects of our established institutions and political parties, and the lack of any real grassroots movement in contemporary America. Hidden beneath the rhetoric of the oppressed and the symbolism of the downtrodden lies the inconvenient fact that those doing the organizing, messaging, protesting, and campaigning are predominantly drawn from this country’s more upwardly mobile educated classes. Poses are more important than policies.
DeBoer lays out an alternative vision for how society’s winners can contribute to social justice movements without taking them over, and how activists and their organizations can become more resistant to the influence of elites, nonprofits, corporations, and political parties. Only by organizing around class rather than empty gestures can we begin the hard work of changing minds and driving policy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Paul Bramson, Leadership, Sales & Communication Expert on The Authentic Leadership & Sales
Sep 01, 2023
Paul Bramson, Leadership, Sales & Communication Expert on The Authentic Leadership & Sales
Thepaulbramsoncompanies.com
Paul Bramson has been described as a powerhouse on keynote stages and in training arenas. He is distinguished as being one of the most effective speakers, trainers, and executive coaches in the world today. Paul is considered a global authority and thought leader in the areas of sales, leadership, communication, interviewing, and negotiation skills. He has more than 25 years of experience embodying the true gifts of a teacher able to accurately illuminate challenges while empowering all levels of professionals, leaders, and teams with next-generation knowledge and skills. Paul’s natural effectiveness to reach his audiences comes from the sincerity and tremendous passion he has for the messages he delivers and the individuals he works with. Paul grew up in Boston, graduated from Boston University, and currently lives in Atlanta, GA.
Here is a summary of the key points from the podcast transcript:
Paul Bramson is an expert on sales, leadership, communication, interviewing, and negotiation skills. He has over 25 years of experience training professionals and executives.
Effective leaders need strong communication skills, including listening, asking questions, coaching, and interviewing. Leaders should see themselves as coaches and focus on connecting with and understanding their people.
Salespeople need to improve their listening and questioning skills to better understand customer needs before pitching solutions. They should ask how the customer wants the conversation to go and tailor their approach.
Authentic leadership requires transparency, candid conversations, and vulnerability. Leaders should have one-on-one talks with employees to build trust and understand their perspectives.
Self-reflection is critical but often lacking. Leaders need self-awareness to improve and "know better, do better." Looking in the mirror and seeing what others see is important.
Buying styles differ. Salespeople should identify each customer's preferences upfront and adapt accordingly. Some want to get right to business while others prefer more discussion first.
Servant leadership means working for employees by coaching and motivating them, not kowtowing. The servant leader mindset is to provide what's needed to elevate people.
Paul offers training workshops and keynotes on connecting, selling, leadership, communication, interviewing, negotiation, coaching, and listening/questioning skills. His website is paulbramson.com.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kirk McCarley, The Seed Sower Coach on Seeking an Oasis for Mind & Soul, to Reassess, Recalibriate, and Refocus in Career & Life
Sep 01, 2023
Kirk McCarley, The Seed Sower Coach on Seeking an Oasis for Mind & Soul, to Reassess, Recalibriate, and Refocus in Career & Life
Theseedsowercoach.com
Kirk McCarley
With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in both public and private sector environments, The Seed Sower Coach has a solid reputation for fostering individual growth and development beyond the client’s expectation. Enthusiastic while also contemplative; determined, yet relaxed; his passion as a coach is to help clients celebrate self-confidence and achieve full God-given potential. A graduate of the University of North Texas, Kirk is a Certified Professional Coach as well as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM-CP Certified. He also is a Production Assistant for both college football and basketball for ESPN and leads group cycling classes as a Certified Spinning Instructor.
Kirk has been married to wife Cindy for 43 years and has 2 children and 6 grandchildren. The McCarleys make their home in Florida with rescue dog, Ivy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Little Book of Exoplanets by Joshua N. Winn
Aug 31, 2023
The Little Book of Exoplanets by Joshua N. Winn
https://amzn.to/3KZUfzS
A concise and accessible introduction to exoplanets that explains the cutting-edge science behind recent discoveries
For centuries, people have speculated about the possibility of planets orbiting distant stars, but only since the 1990s has technology allowed astronomers to detect them. At this point, more than five thousand such exoplanets have been identified, with the pace of discovery accelerating after the launch of NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite and the Webb Space Telescope. In The Little Book of Exoplanets, Princeton astrophysicist Joshua Winn offers a brief and engaging introduction to the search for exoplanets and the cutting-edge science behind recent findings. In doing so, he chronicles the dawn of a new age of discovery―one that has rapidly transformed astronomy and our broader understanding of the universe.
Scientists now know that many Sun-like stars host their own systems of planets, some of which may resemble our solar system and include planets similar to the Earth. But, Winn tells us, the most remarkable discoveries so far have been of planets with unexpected and decidedly un-Earth-like properties, which have upended what we thought we knew about the origins of planetary systems. Winn provides an inside view of the sophisticated detective work astronomers perform as they find and study exoplanets and describes the surprising―sometimes downright bizarre―planets and systems they have found. He explains how these discoveries are revolutionizing astronomy, and he explores the current status and possible future of the search for another Earth. Finally, drawing on his own and other scientists’ work, he considers how the discovery of exoplanets and their faraway solar systems changes our perspectives on the universe and our place in it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success by Antonio Garrido
Aug 31, 2023
My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success by Antonio Garrido
Amazon.com
Mydailyleadership.com
A uniquely practical and powerful roadmap designed to ensure that business owners and managers reach their full potential and become the extraordinary leaders their people and company deserve.
Most business leaders report that they are seeing success, yet often struggle because they are:
· Uncertain regarding their own capabilities
· Overwhelmed, and suffering from “imposter syndrome”
· Anxious regarding the speed and trajectory of the business
· Frustrated with an unhealthy work/life balance
· Disappointed they’re not yet the leader that, deep down, they know they need to be
Sound familiar?
Whether you are a leader of a multibillion-dollar company, top-level executive of a small business, or senior manager looking to discover the secrets of elite leadership, My Daily Leadership will reveal and strengthen your own unique and powerful leadership style and forever transform the way you think, behave, and lead.
Competitive advantage comes from implementing the five Core Elements of Exceptional Leadership as well as the twenty Critical Performance Competencies designed to futureproof yourself, your people, and your business.
Learn the daily leadership habits, mindsets, and strategies that will unlock your full leadership potential to create a meaningful and lasting legacy of high performance and extraordinary success.
My Daily Leadership—
Creating the world’s best leaders one day at a time.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lion Goodman, Founder of the Clear Beliefs Institute on Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Coaching & Subconscious Patterns
Aug 31, 2023
Lion Goodman, Founder of the Clear Beliefs Institute on Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Coaching & Subconscious Patterns
Clearbeliefs.com
Biography
Lion Goodman is founder of the Clear Beliefs Institute. He is a professional certified therapeutic coach with 40 years’ experience as an executive coach, teacher, healer, and Subconscious Pattern Detective.
He is the creator of the Clear Beliefs Method for deleting limiting beliefs, healing childhood wounds and resolving traumas from the past. More than 600 coaches, therapists, and healers around the world have graduated from his Clear Beliefs Coach Training.
Lion is the author of five books, including Clear Your Clients’ Limiting Beliefs and Creating on Purpose. He has taught workshops on 4 continents, and his articles have been widely published in books, magazines and blog sites. He has been a featured speaker on summits, radio programs, podcasts, and television shows.
Thousands of students and clients have reported profound transformation from his work, allowing them to feel freer, be happier, and achieve their goals faster and easier.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Whitney Prude, President and CEO, Whole & Happy Living Health Coach on Healthy Weight Loss
Aug 30, 2023
Whitney Prude, President and CEO, Whole & Happy Living Health Coach on Healthy Weight Loss
Mywholeandhappylife.com
Sugar Detox Manual
Biography
Whitney Prude is a practicing Board Certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS), as well as a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). Whitney is also certified in Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacogenomics. She currently works part time as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where she has been for 7 years. Whitney is also a public speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Whole & Happy Living where she helps individuals truly transform their health from the inside out while also losing weight in a way that can be maintained long term.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chad Hufford, Financial Planner of Veritas Wealth Management on Best Strategies for Investing and Planning for Retirement
Aug 30, 2023
Chad Hufford, Financial Planner of Veritas Wealth Management on Best Strategies for Investing and Planning for Retirement
Veritasalaska.com
Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Chad grew up in the financial industry, but also developed a strong background in athletics, nutrition and performance psychology. As a Top Ranked Financial Planner and Dave Ramsey’s SmartVestor Pro, Chad brings a coaching mindset and the heart of a teacher to financial planning and investing as he strives to both empower and educate his audience to not only become better investors, but to live more intentionally and create an abundant life.
Chad owns a boutique financial planning firm, Veritas Wealth Management, that manages $500 million dollars and serves several hundred families across the US. In addition to finance, he regularly teaches and speaks on fitness and faith, seeing these as all important aspects of a purposeful and abundant life.
Chad and his wife, Tiffany (also a life-long Alaskan), have been blessed with six wonderful children. Tiffany stays busy homeschooling the kids, and the whole family is very involved in their church and local community. Believing that to whom much is given, much is expected, Chad strives to employ his knowledge and experience to serve and enrich the lives of those around him.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Adam Riley, Unique Tools and Insights for Anxiety Relief and Healing Emotional Suffering
Aug 30, 2023
Adam Riley, Unique Tools and Insights for Anxiety Relief and Healing Emotional Suffering
Healyouranxiety.org
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Transforming Your Sales Strategy: Hiring Dynamic Sales Teams: Build a High-Performing Sales Team through Cultural Alignment and Modern Hiring Practices by Theodore Fluck
Aug 29, 2023
Transforming Your Sales Strategy: Hiring Dynamic Sales Teams: Build a High-Performing Sales Team through Cultural Alignment and Modern Hiring Practices by Theodore Fluck
Amazon.com
Dynamicsalesteams.com
Discover the secret to supercharging your sales strategy in "Transforming Your Sales Strategy: Hiring Dynamic Sales Teams" - Build a High-Performing Sales Team through Cultural Alignment and Modern Hiring Practices. This comprehensive guide reveals the strategic blend of evaluating company culture, setting precise sales needs and goals, and establishing a streamlined hiring process that yields high-performing sales teams.
Uncover the crucial role that company culture plays in your sales success. Explore the tools and methodologies needed to conduct a deep-dive cultural assessment of your organization and understand how to align your sales objectives with broader organizational goals.
Gain insights into a six-step sales hiring process that sets the foundation for your sales success. Learn the importance of cultural alignment in your hiring process and discover strategies for selecting candidates who resonate with your company's unique ethos. Find out how to leverage professional recruiters and assessment tools to enhance your hiring process efficiency.
Master the art of making the right sales hire with a comprehensive exploration of the ideal salesperson persona. Learn how to conduct effective interviews, focusing on behavioral interviewing techniques that can help predict future performance. Discover the secrets of an impactful onboarding program and delve into the significance of continuous training, professional development, and setting reasonable performance expectations.
This invaluable guide draws on real-life case studies, providing you with practical, actionable strategies for transforming your sales strategy and building dynamic sales teams. Learn to assess your company's unique sales needs, establish an effective sales hiring pipeline, and set expectations for new hires. Whether you're a business owner, sales manager, or HR professional, "Transforming Your Sales Strategy" is an essential resource for fostering a high-performing sales culture and achieving sustainable business growth.
"Transforming Your Sales Strategy" is your blueprint for sales success. Invest in your organization's future today by discovering the path to building dynamic, high-performing sales teams. Your journey to sales success starts here. Don't miss out. Dive in now!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate by Will McLean Greeley
Aug 29, 2023
A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate by Will McLean Greeley
https://amzn.to/3PfDqU2
Senator George P. McLean’s crowning achievement was overseeing passage of one of the country’s first and most important wildlife conservation laws, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. The MBTA, which is still in effect today, has saved billions of birds from senseless killing and likely prevented the extinction of entire bird species. A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate puts McLean’s victory for birds in the context of his distinguished forty-five-year career marked by many acts of reform during a time of widespread corruption and political instability. Author Will McLean Greeley traces McLean’s rise from obscurity as a Connecticut farm boy to national prominence when he advised five US presidents and helped lead change and shape events as a US senator from 1911 to 1929. One reviewer writes: “And there’s a bonus: This book is also a love song to a distant relative. We need more historians who truly care about the people they’re writing about, and Greeley does just that.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Junkworld: The Ballad of Leroy Brown by Mk Stangeland
Aug 29, 2023
Junkworld: The Ballad of Leroy Brown by Mk Stangeland
https://amzn.to/47UMPHZ
Junkworld - a planet for discarded machines. Fresh off his latest victory, it is here that champion fighting robot Leroy Brown inexplicably finds himself. Certain his presence on Junkworld is a mistake, Leroy makes it his mission to go home.
Enter the Top Dog. A tyrant determined to conquer all of Junkworld, the Top Dog demands Leroy's capture for reasons known only to himself. This mysterious focus on Leroy ensures it is only a matter of time before Leroy's mission to return home intertwines with the fight against the Top Dog.
But just when Leroy Brown shows he may be the best hope Junkworld has, his entire world threatens to collapse - with devastating consequences.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ron Reich, Founder of RLB Training and Development on Leadership, Successful People Building & Better Companies
Aug 28, 2023
Ron Reich, Founder of RLB Training and Development on Leadership, Successful People Building & Better Companies
Linkedin.com/in/ron-reich
Ron has 30 years of training and development and consulting experience. His background is broad based, having worked for some major organizations such as Toshiba, The Chubb Corporation and Organon Pharmaceuticals.
He’s done consulting work in many industries including medical, assisted living facilities, manufacturing, high tech, retail, pharmaceuticals and banking. The majority of his work through these years has focused on
leadership/management development along with corporate training and organizational development. An avid reader Ron loves to share the latest thoughts and philosophies about these topics with the groups with whom he works.
He’s passionate about the work he does and makes the workshops as interactive and fun as possible. His only request is for participants to arrive ready to participate and have some fun along the way.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer
Aug 28, 2023
The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer
https://amzn.to/3Pfgcx3
Within the margins of an antique book, a timeless love waits for a young woman on the precipice of a terrible mistake in this enthralling new novel from the acclaimed author of Some of It Was Real.
Constance Sparks always says yes…when her capricious best friend needs money; when her boss gives her more responsibility without a raise; and when her boyfriend, Hayden, who is very kind but also secretive, asks her to marry him.
While planning their wedding—and struggling with anxiety about the right course for her future—Constance researches the history of her antique engagement ring and unearths the name of a man who might be connected to it, plus his tragic love story. When she finds a book of letters in her library’s old manuscript section written by the long-dead man, Constance is deeply touched by his words and leaves a note for him confessing her uncertainty and doubts. She’s shocked days later to find a response tucked among the pages.
As the notes continue to arrive, Constance finds herself quickly falling in love with a ghost and putting her real-life relationship in jeopardy. Will a bond based on letters impossibly sent from the past derail her future? Or will Constance discover her voice and risk everything for the chance to somehow connect with her true soul mate?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win by Kyle Buckett, Chris Mefford
Aug 28, 2023
Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win by Kyle Buckett, Chris Mefford
Amazon.com
An award-winning pair of executive consultants reveal why to be successful, businesses need self-leading teams, not just good leadership.
“In a society so obsessed with leadership, why are we so bad at it?”
Despite the countless seminars, courses, and management books designed to hone good leaders, over 79% of employees leave their jobs due to poor leadership. Why is this happening? Award-winning executive consultant Chris Mefford and retired, high-ranking US Navy SEAL trainer Kyle Buckett argue that organizations need more than just leaders. They need successful teams.
Mefford and Buckett are passionate about how our leadership model has failed and spotlight a new work culture that actually works. In Leadership Is Overrated, they draw on the SEAL model and on their decades of knowledge and experience coaching industry leaders to answer the question: what makes a productive team? The surprising truth is that behind every successful team is a cadre of empowered, self-starting employees.
In this revolutionary guide, Mefford and Buckett share crucial leadership strategies to help organizations revamp their work culture, throw out stifling hierarchical leadership models, and embrace a dynamic, results-oriented, and successful self-led team-oriented model instead.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Great Remobilization: Strategies and Designs for a Smarter Global Future by Olaf Groth, Mark Esposito, Terence Tse
Aug 27, 2023
The Great Remobilization: Strategies and Designs for a Smarter Global Future by Olaf Groth, Mark Esposito, Terence Tse
https://amzn.to/3Eg1cc2
How the turmoil of recent years gives leaders an unprecedented opportunity to redesign global strategies and systems and to remobilize toward a smarter, more resilient, and equitable future.
How can leaders faced with tremendous global upheaval create more resilient and trustworthy systems? In The Great Remobilization, Olaf Groth, Mark Esposito, and Terence Tse (along with research partner Dan Zehr) diagnose tectonic shifts in the global economy with an eye toward designing a smarter “operating system” for the world. Through their FLP-IT (forces, logic, phenomena, impact, and triage) framework for strategic leadership, the authors chart a path forward, providing guidance for a new breed of “design activist leader.” Focusing on key tectonic shifts they call the Five Cs—COVID and pandemic management, the cognitive economy and crypto, cybersecurity, climate change and carbon management, and China—they examine the implications that new forces and logics will have on countries, organizations, and individuals.
Drawing from one hundred interviews and conversations with top-level executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, diplomats, generals, scholars, and other leading experts from around the world, the authors show how to create new inclusive visions with the aim of rebuilding the trust that will allow for both human and economic growth. Insightful and forward-thinking, The Great Remobilization powerfully illustrates the rare opportunity that we have in this historic moment to actively redesign our fragile, overpressurized global systems and develop new strategies and leadership approaches for the future. Authored by three scholar-practitioners, their synthetic perspectives and insights are at once rooted in deep research and focused on relevance for leaders and their organizations.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Prosper mE: The 35 Universal Laws to Make Money Work for You (mE Series) by Victoria Rader
Aug 25, 2023
Prosper mE: The 35 Universal Laws to Make Money Work for You (mE Series) by Victoria Rader
https://amzn.to/45uVIGr
Yu2shine.com
We all desire wealth and abundance, but do we have the tools to create it in our lives? Do we have the essential knowledge and skills to transform our lives from mundane to miraculous?
Prosper mE is the gift that keeps on giving; with 35 Universal Laws containing insightful, practical steps to help you prosper in every area of your life with ease; this book will soon become your ‘go to’ guide to creating your most prosperous life. You will learn how to manage your finances for optimum results, how to lean in and receive inspired inner knowing and guidance to success, plus gain unparalleled knowledge that will give you the keys you need to thrive in your day-to-day life.
Tap into a power of abundance that will give you the tools you need to break free from the limiting beliefs within you and step into the incomparable wonder of living the life you have always dreamed of having.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Matthew Stafford, CEO & Managing Partner of Build Grow Scale on How To Maximize Ecommerce Sales & Success
Aug 25, 2023
Matthew Stafford, CEO & Managing Partner of Build Grow Scale on How To Maximize Ecommerce Sales & Success
Buildgrowscale.com
Over the past three decades, Matthew Stafford has been entrepreneurial and successfully building several businesses across various industries, including Concrete, Brick and Mortar Locations, POD, and Software-based ventures. Matthew Stafford, the CEO and managing partner of Build Grow Scale and an equity owner of some in-house Ecommerce brands, has nowledge and expertise, enabling him to mentor thousands of store owners through paid Ecommerce groups and live events.
His experience has also allowed him to help hundreds of ecommerce brands scale past the million-dollar mark - with many hitting the $10 million+ mark.
To top it off, he's been speaking on stages about ecommerce optimization for the past seven years! In fact, before Covid-19, BGS hosted the largest yearly Ecommerce-focused event in orth America - BGS LIVE.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stuck On Ready: Master the Entrepreneur Mindset, Break Free from Self-Sabotage, and Access Your Limitless Potential by Bridget Hom
Aug 24, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Neha Dixit-Naik, Founder and CEO of RecruitGyan, Y-Combinator Tech Recruiter on the Current State of the Job Market, Job Transitions etc.
Aug 24, 2023
Neha Dixit-Naik, Founder and CEO of RecruitGyan, Y-Combinator Tech Recruiter on the Current State of the Job Market, Job Transitions etc.
Recruitgyan.com
Biography
Neha Naik is the Founder and CEO of 3 successful businesses including a successful recruitment agency, sleep consultant company, and a data analytics company. She’s an official member of Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only organization for successful small and mid-sized business owners.
Neha’s boutique recruitment company, RecruitGyan, specializes in helping hyper growth tech startups build and keep a first-rate team. She implements strategic recruiting and retainment initiatives to reach an average 92% fill rate, increase a company’s hiring rate by 65% and reduce turnover from 54% to 21%.
Now with over a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and startups in full-cycle recruiting, Neha shares her insights on tech recruiting and business trends on various platforms.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hersh Rephun, Brand Voice Expert, Speaker, Consigliere, on Building a Brand Voice, Awareness, AI and Content Creation
Aug 23, 2023
Hersh Rephun, Brand Voice Expert, Speaker, Consigliere, on Building a Brand Voice, Awareness, AI and Content Creation
Hershrephun.com
Hersh Rephun has led teams in PR, Creative, Brand Strategy, Global Partner & Franchisee Relations, and now helps emerging businesses find their “next-figure brand voice.” His mantra is, “Sell the Truth with Humor and Humanity.”
A veteran Copywriter/Creative Director, Hersh is the Founder of HumanEyes, a personal interface for reviewing, editing, and elevating Ai-generated output.
Having played standup gigs across the country (Comedy Store, Comic Strip, Funny Bone, The Ice House…), Hersh brings his stage presence to keynote talks and hosts two interview shows ranked in the Top 2% of Apple Podcasts globally.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Are Your Leads Killing Your Business?: Post-Covid framework proven to attract, accelerate & activate the right clients to double your pipeline & revenues in 90 days for SaaS, Tech & B2B Services firms by Mark Osborne
Aug 23, 2023
Are Your Leads Killing Your Business?: Post-Covid framework proven to attract, accelerate & activate the right clients to double your pipeline & revenues in 90 days for SaaS, Tech & B2B Services firms by Mark Osbornehttps://amzn.to/3P528Gy
Modernrevenuestrategies.com
CEOs, Sales & Marketing Leaders at SaaS, Tech & B2B Services Firms
Covid-19 lockdowns accelerated major changes in the B2B buying world, fast-forwarding more than 10 years in less than 10 months. Businesses that have not adapted are being left behind.
This innovative five-step method is built for B2B businesses struggling to navigate long decision cycles and complex buying committees to secure high-value contracts and grow monthly recurring revenues. It's a framework proven to DOUBLE pipeline quality and revenues in 90 Days by adapting to how B2B Buyers make decisions today.
Attract the right leads to stack-up clients anxious to work with you and pay your worth
Accelerate your pipeline for faster decision-making and deals that sell themselves
Activate accounts to grow your market dominance through renewals, upsells, and advocacy
Stop struggling to keep up with the deluge of growth hacks that don’t work and spending precious dollars on outdated lead gen tactics. Imagine instead having a consistent process to generate bankable monthly recurring revenue.
Before, you wasted time chasing the 80% of prospects that delivered less than 20% of your revenues. You scrambled to generate leads only to find they were barely qualified, took too long to convert, required hard-to-deliver customizations, and inevitably churned. Your pipeline was lumpy at best and hard to predict for hiring and resource allocation. Meanwhile, your competitors pulled ahead.
Now, relying on this five-step method, you can focus 80% of your efforts on the opportunities that move the needle. Magnetically attract the right customers who understand your value, are willing to pay a premium, and pre-qualify themselves before ever engaging with sales. The result is happy customers, eager to provide referrals as they grow with you, giving you the time to focus on building world-class solutions.
This method is fine-tuned for how today’s B2B buyers discover, evaluate, and purchase high-value SaaS, Tech, and B2B Services post-Covid. It works, too. In just six months, one SaaS company doubled revenues, and gained a threefold increase in RFPs with zero additional advertising.
Less than 20% of companies have implemented these approaches, but those that do report an average of more than 200% annual revenue growth.
The Five-Step B2B Growth Framework and Go-To-Market Strategy
Till the Right Soil: Create Clarity by setting goals for smart growth that deepen competitive advantage & speed up your revenue flywheel.
Plant the Right Seeds: Uncover Strategic Insight into Who your audience is, What they care about, & Why you are the right solution.
Nurture Growth: Focused execution puts your brand in the right places at the right times.
Fertilize the Market with Demand Generation
Water your seeds with Lead Generation
Sun your seedlings with Account Based Marketing
Hack the Weeds: Maximize success by measuring & optimizing against the metrics that matter, redoubling efforts that deliver the right results.
Harvest & Replant: Continuous improvement through ongoing refinement of business strategy, plus growth & expansion of your best customers.
Buy this book for concrete examples that distill thousands of hours of training & real-world experience into an easy-to-follow set of winning strategies. Evaluate the ideas, if they make sense for your business, implement this framework to create predictable revenues for your SaaS, Tech, or B2B services business.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Point: How to Win with Clarity-Fueled Communications by Steve Woodruff
Aug 22, 2023
The Point: How to Win with Clarity-Fueled Communications by Steve Woodruff
https://amzn.to/47ElCcm
Is it possible to grab an audience’s attention in this noisy, confusing world? According to Steven Woodruff, the solution can be summed up in a word: clarity.
Clarity-fueled communications is the practice of using the fewest words to make the biggest impact. The Point unveils how the overloaded human brain wants information packaged, and how to craft brain-friendly messages that break through the noise.
From email to sales pitches, from workshops to resumes, Steven Woodruff’s Clarity Fuel Formula is the universal recipe for communications success. The Point includes four simple actions and eight compelling shortcuts that can be used by anyone to get to the point and get others on the same page.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brain Glue – How Selling Becomes Much Easier By Making Your Ideas “Sticky” by James I. Bond
Aug 21, 2023
Brain Glue - How Selling Becomes Much Easier By Making Your Ideas "Sticky" by James I Bond
https://amzn.to/3E5nflJ
Welcome to BRAIN GLUE(TM), the secret to making your ideas "sticky" so they stick to your prospect's brain like glue, raising the persuasive power of your ads, emails, social media posts, and one-on-one presentations.
Want an easier way to get people to buy your products and say YES to your ideas? Then you need to keep reading...
People buy for emotional reasons. Yet "emotional selling" is missing from most marketing.
That's why so many pros are now using BRAIN GLUE(TM) to boost the performance of their ads, emails, social media posts, and one-on-one presentations.
Based on sold-out workshops at the US Small Business Administration, here's how top marketers turn ordinary products into blockbusters (with little or no cost)!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society by Mauro F. Guillén
Aug 20, 2023
The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society by Mauro F. Guillén
https://amzn.to/3E4WIVO
Get the best from accelerating social change with the new book from the bestselling author of 2030 and “acclaimed thought leader” (Kirkus), Mauro Guillén. Adam Grant praises how the book "invites us to rethink our careers, our families, and our future plans.” Find out why business leaders and bestselling authors around the world are calling the book "sharply relevant and necessary" (William P. Lauder), "insightful and deeply researched" (Richard Florida), and "A must read" (Mohammed A. El-Erian).
In today’s world, the acceleration of megatrends – increasing longevity and the explosion of technology among many others – are transforming life as we now know it.
In The Perennials, bestselling author of 2030 Mauro Guillén unpacks a sweeping societal shift triggered by demographic and technological transformation. Guillén argues that outmoded terms like Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z have long been used to pigeonhole us into rigid categories and life stages, artificially preventing people from reaching their full potential. A new postgenerational workforce known as “perennials” – individuals who are not pitted against each other either by their age or experience – makes it possible to liberate scores of people from the constraints of the sequential model of life and level the playing field so that everyone has a chance at living a rewarding life. Guillén unveils how this generational revolution will impact young people just entering the workforce as well as those who are living and working longer.
This multigenerational revolution is already happening and Mauro Guillén identifies the specific cultural, organizational and policy changes that need to be made in order to switch to a new template and usher in a new era of innovation powered by the perennials.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – April Federico, Nutritionist, Gut Health Consultant, Hormone Health & Type 2 Diabetes Expert on Achieving Better Health
Aug 20, 2023
April Federico, Nutritionist, Gut Health Consultant, Hormone Health & Type 2 Diabetes Expert on Achieving Better Health
Theaprildiaries.blog
April Federico, CEO and Owner of In The Pink, Inc. and Be Well By April, is a nutritionist, gut health consultant, and hormone health and type 2 diabetes expert who educates and empowers women to have healthier relationships with food, nutrition, and themselves. In February 2022, she nearly succumbed to diabetic ketoacidosis, and she was alcoholic for 4 years prior to giving alcohol (and coffee!) for good! On top of that, she is a social media and publishing powerhouse.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – C-Suite and Beyond: The 4 Keys To Leadership Success by Tom Kereszti
Aug 20, 2023
C-Suite and Beyond: The 4 Keys To Leadership Success by Tom Kereszti
https://amzn.to/44iVkcT
What is your roadmap to success? As someone who has lived and worked in several different countries, Tom Kereszti shares how to lead a business based on Christian principles in this guide. He focuses on four keys: who you are, your vision, is your strategy a growth strategy, and the members of your team. He also highlights a bonus principle: connecting with others. The book is filled with stories of leaders who have successfully led teams, inspirational quotes, Biblical lessons, and companies who have gotten it right. If you are a C-Level executive or just aspiring to be one, this book will empower you to become a better leader. Find a Christian-based path that leads to personal and business success with the lessons, insights, and examples in C Suite and Beyond.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mike Maynard, Managing Director of Napier, The Awareness to Opportunity Agency Delivering Results for B2B Technology Clients
Aug 18, 2023
Mike Maynard, Managing Director of Napier, The Awareness to Opportunity Agency Delivering Results for B2B Technology Clients
Napierb2b.com
The Napier 4-Step Process
Napier’s unique four-step process is designed to optimise B2B tech PR and marketing campaigns. It takes the best research on effective ways to deliver great PR and marketing campaigns and distils it into four simple steps: DETERMINE, FOCUS, DELIVER and ENHANCE. Their 4-step process and marketing expertise helps our clients move prospects from awareness to opportunity more quickly, delivering measurable results that help them achieve their business goals.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I Didn’t Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself by Eli Rallo
Aug 18, 2023
I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself by Eli Rallo
https://amzn.to/3QKE3WK
From TikTok star Eli Rallo, an irreverent, laugh-out-loud funny, and searingly honest take on modern dating and romance with tips, tricks, and survival-guide style rules.
I Didn’t Know I Needed This is the dose of confidence every girl needs to live their life on their own terms. Eli Rallo is a social media superstar, a Carrie Bradshaw for the TikTok age, a true romantic at heart, and the best friend every young woman wishes she had. As someone who prides herself in feeling fully and deeply, Eli is on the ride with you, kissing the frogs, sending (and deleting) the risky DMs, climbing down frat house gutters, making the friends you’ll have for life, all while finding love and falling in love with yourself and learning that everything will be alright. In this earnest and vulnerable look at what it’s really like to date as a young woman in the modern world of dating apps, rotating rosters, and social media snafus, Eli gives her rules for each stage of the game—tried and true tricks of the trade.
I Didn't Know I Needed This follows the natural lifecycle of dating, starting with being single, flirting, and navigating the apps to going on dates, having sex, falling in love, and managing relationships, to finally dealing with heartbreak, finding closure, prioritizing your friends, and honoring your life. Discover the rules that have worked for her, and garnered her more than a half million TikTok followers:
prep for a first date like an athlete before a big game
try a person out in different settings before committing to them
plan the second date while you’re out on the first
find your perfect “eff me sweater”
flirt with your partner, no matter how long you’ve been together
give yourself a set mourning period to wallow after a breakup, and then stick to it
always (always!) communicate your needs, wants, desires, and boundaries
find little ways to love your life and treat yourself
With touching stories of her own adventures and mishaps, Eli helps you navigate dating in a way that’s frank, honest, funny, and relatable, giving the advice that you didn’t even know you needed.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Soil & Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature’s Insight & the Deep Work of Transformational Change by Ian C. Williams
Aug 16, 2023
Soil & Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature’s Insight & the Deep Work of Transformational Change by Ian C. Williams
https://amzn.to/3YEmR7h
Reviveuandi.com
Stillpointinsight.com
Monumental challenges threaten the sixth mass extinction on planet Earth. From increasing rates of infertility and chronic disease to soil degradation and climate collapse, reviving civilization requires changemakers to step forward and lead with their own unique genius.
In Soil & Spirit, Ian C. Williams presents a simple solution: self-actualization. Solutions at scale begin with individuals organizing themselves. Ian guides the reader through that process via four primary landscapes: internal, social, external, and spiritual. These landscapes chart the path from personal to planetary transformation. Soil & Spirit is not only a message but a methodology for designing resilient landscapes, both inside and out.
Creating a regenerative future means committing to self-cultivation. Once you learn to navigate the four primary landscapes and awaken to your life’s core purpose, you become a catalyst for true cultural transformation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Todd Wahnish, Entreprenuer, Product Specialist on AI, Stan Lee, Jeff Koons, Marvel, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network & Warner
Aug 16, 2023
Todd Wahnish, Entreprenuer, Product Specialist on AI, Stan Lee, Jeff Koons, Marvel, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network & Warner
Web3comicon.com
Adultfantasy.io
Biography
Todd is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and product specialist with over 25 years of experience in the animation and comic industries. He has contributed to the creation of original I.P. for renowned companies like Marvel Entertainment, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Warner Bros., and KidRobot. Todd has had the privilege of working directly with creative legends such as Stan Lee and Jeff Koons, the most successful American artist since Andy Warhol.
In addition to his impressive career in animation and comics, Todd is also deeply involved in the web3 space. He is a key figure in the development of adultfantasy.io and Web3Comic-Con, pioneering the intersection of digital culture, blockchain technology, and pop culture.
As a mentor and advisor, Todd has shared his expertise with entrepreneurs from some of the world's top startup institutions, incubators, and accelerators. These include the Thiel Fellowship, Techstars, The Startup Leadership Program, Columbia University, and NYU. His guidance has helped shape the next generation of innovators and disruptors in both the traditional and digital realms.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jesse Fisco of Emerge Coaching, Helping Entrepreneurs Make More Money, More Time, and Experience More Fun!
Aug 15, 2023
Jesse Fisco of Emerge Coaching, Helping Entrepreneurs Make More Money, More Time, and Experience More Fun!
https://theemergecoaching.com/
Jesse Fisco's Emerge coaching program is a life-changing experience that empowers individuals to overcome their limiting beliefs and embrace a life of abundance, free from worry and anxiety. Through a combination of personalized coaching sessions and powerful self-development tools, the program helps individuals to tap into their inner potential and unleash the power of their true purpose lived in its fullness.
One of the key benefits of the Emerge coaching program is that it helps individuals to develop a growth mindset. This means that they learn to see challenges and obstacles as opportunities for growth and learning, rather than as insurmountable obstacles. This shift in perspective
can have a profound impact on an individual's ability to overcome adversity and achieve their goals.
Another major benefit of the program is that it helps individuals to develop a positive and empowering mindset. By focusing on the present moment and cultivating gratitude and positivity, individuals learn to let go of negative thoughts and emotions that hold them back.
This allows them to live in the present moment and enjoy life to the fullest.
In addition to these benefits, the Emerge coaching program also helps individuals to develop effective communication and leadership skills. By learning to communicate clearly and effectively, individuals can build strong, meaningful relationships and
become more effective leaders in their personal and professional lives.
Through the Emerge coaching program, individuals also learn to set clear and achievable goals and develop
the skills and strategies needed to achieve them. This can have a profound impact on an individual's ability to create
the life they desire and achieve their dreams.
Overall, Jesse Fisco's Emerge coaching program is a powerful and transformative experience that empowers individuals to overcome their limiting beliefs and embrace a life of abundance and fulfillment. By developing a growth mindset, a positive and empowering mindset, effective communication and leadership skills, and the ability to set and achieve goals, individuals can unlock their full potential and create the life they desire.
The Chris Voss Podcast – Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy by Tom Kemp
Aug 14, 2023
Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy by Tom Kemp
https://amzn.to/3DSa9Z9
The path forward to rein in online surveillance, AI, and tech monopolies
Technology is a gift and a curse. The five Big Tech companies―Meta, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google―have built innovative products that improve many aspects of our lives. But their intrusiveness and our dependence on them have created pressing threats to our civil rights, economy, and democracy.
Coming from an extensive background building Silicon Valley-based tech startups, Tom Kemp eloquently and precisely weaves together the threats posed by Big Tech:
the overcollection and weaponization of our most sensitive data
the problematic ways Big Tech uses AI to process and act upon our data
the stifling of competition and entrepreneurship due to Big Tech's dominant market position
This richly detailed book exposes the consequences of Big Tech's digital surveillance, exploitative use of AI, and monopolistic and anticompetitive practices. It offers actionable solutions to these problems and a clear path forward for individuals and policymakers to advocate for change. By containing the excesses of Big Tech, we will ensure our civil rights are respected and preserved, our economy is competitive, and our democracy is protected.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Role of Love: The most effective way to demonstrate love everyday by Paul Zolman
Aug 12, 2023
Role of Love: The most effective way to demonstrate love everyday by Paul Zolman
https://amzn.to/45i960k
Demonstrate Love,
All day, Every day!
We all want to be loved, but have you ever considered the way you love others can actually transform YOUR life? The Role of Love is a resource you need to help you in your relationships and life.
Paul Zolman shares his honest journey of overcoming an abusive childhood and how he found love to be the light that illuminated the path. Love plays a vital role in the quality of life. Join Paul on this journey and discover
- How learning to GIVE love away can sharpen your skills to recognize love when it comes your way.
- Why the focus on loving the good in everyone can transform your outlook on humanity.
- What the law of the harvest has in store for your as it relates to love. What you send out (seeds you plant) will come back to you in abundance without compulsory means. (harvest)
Whether you struggle with how to give or receive love, this book will guide you through the roles to understand love better and how to insert this into your life as a major paradigm shift.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nature, Design, and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect by David Kamp
Aug 11, 2023
Nature, Design, and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect by David Kamp
https://amzn.to/3KzabbW
The internationally renowned landscape architect David Kamp, FASLA, has written a personal narrative of his innovative and influential landscape design philosophy and practice in Nature, Design, and Health. He traces the first stirrings of his interest in nature and design to his childhood in rural North Carolina. Kamp maintained his passion for landscape through his architectural studies at the University of Virginia, and these in turn helped prepare him for his first design project, the landscape for Australia's grand new Parliament House complex in Canberra (1980–1988).
In the mid-1990s, at a pivotal time in his personal life, Kamp volunteered to design one of the first gardens created specifically for individuals with HIV/AIDS, the Joel Schnaper Memorial Garden at the Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center in East Harlem. The experience proved life-altering, and Kamp resolved to dedicate his practice to exploring the intimate web of relationships connecting design, nature, and modern healthcare.
Throughout his career, Kamp has sought to put people of all ages in touch with nature, regardless of their capabilities―from children with autism spectrum disorder to elders with cognitive and physical challenges. He has also explored these ideas in the larger realm, where his plans have revitalized schools, parks, and urban waterfronts. By putting personal health on a continuum with environmental health, Kamp demonstrates that design partnering with nature can lead to more vibrant, resilient, and equitable communities.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Allison Graham, Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Coaching, Training, Author of Take Back Your Weekends: Stress Less. Do More. Be Happier
Aug 11, 2023
Allison Graham, Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Coaching, Training, Author of Take Back Your Weekends: Stress Less. Do More. Be Happier
Allisongraham.com/voss
https://amzn.to/3ORUWNN
Working for the weekend? Don’t remember what a restful weekend feels like?
When plugging away 24/7 is your reality and burnout looms – it’s time to Take Back Your Weekends!
Can you relate to my clients’ stories?
"I'm scared that I'm missing my kids' childhood. I work every Saturday and Sunday. It's still not enough."
"I feel guilty when I work because I'm not spending time with my family and vice versa. The work doesn't stop."
"I didn't enjoy my holidays because I worried about the office, the team and an upcoming project."
If these stories resonate, then this book is for you!
Typical productivity hacks will not free days each month. The solution is found much deeper.
In this short, power-packed book, I share...
how to find a feeling of control during uncertain times
how to leverage good stress for optimal performance
how to problem-solve effectively to amplify your capacity
how to recognize and troubleshoot barriers to performance
how to emotionally detach from the to-do list
✓ You deserve time to recharge and relax
✓ Your family deserves more of your attention
✓ Your work life deserves focus
Take Back Your Weekends.
Take Back Your Power.
Take Back Your Life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Braeden Rhys, CMO/Founder of AXIS Global & Sweet Release Agency on Digital Marketing, Media, Public Relations and Strategy
Aug 10, 2023
Braeden Rhys, CMO/Founder of AXIS Global & Sweet Release Agency on Digital Marketing, Media, Public Relations and Strategy
Axisglobal.co
Sweetrelease.agency
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alex Mont-Ros, Co-Founder of The Step Up Method, Helping Families Excel through High Performance Mindset Coaching and Systems
Aug 09, 2023
Alex Mont-Ros, Co-Founder of The Step Up Method, Helping Families Excel through High Performance Mindset Coaching and Systems
Stepupmethod.com
Familymeetingplanner.com
Biography
Alex Mont-Ros is a highly driven and accomplished individual who has made a significant impact in both his personal and professional life. As a mindset coach and the co-founder of The Step Up Method with his wife, he helps men and women achieve their full potential and become the best versions of themselves.
In addition to his professional achievements, Alex is a serial entrepreneur who successfully bootstrapped and sold in 2021 their first 7+ figure business founded by him and his wife. He is also the author of the "Family Meeting Planner," which helps parents lead their families effectively with intention and purpose.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ian Clark, Founder and CEO of Activation Products, on How To Live Longer and Health Supplements That Can Help You Do It
Aug 08, 2023
Ian Clark, Founder and CEO of Activation Products, on How To Live Longer and Health Supplements That Can Help You Do It
Shop.activationproducts.com
Ian Clark (father)
When Ian was just 46 years old, a number of life-threatening health issues hit him all at once. He was forced to start searching for solutions. Refusing to accept a negative outcome, he chose a natural path to fixing his health. Ian traveled the globe and uncovering potent remedies with powerful natural health benefits.
After years of intense research and learning what it takes to support the body’s natural ability to heal itself, Activation Products was born... and quickly grew to help tens of thousands of people take control of their own health every day.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Men Can’t Be Saved: A Novel by Ben Purkert
Aug 08, 2023
The Men Can't Be Saved: A Novel by Ben Purkert
https://amzn.to/47l2ekq
A knockout debut novel that tackles a haunting question: What do our jobs do to our souls?
Seth is a junior copywriter whose latest tagline just went viral. He’s the agency’s hottest new star, or at least he wants his coworker crush to think so. But while he’s busy drooling over his future corner office, the walls crumble around him.
When his job lets him go, he can’t let go of his job. Unfortunately, one former colleague can’t let him go either: Robert “Moon” McCloone, a skeezy on-the-rise exec better suited to a frat house than a boardroom. Seth tries to forget Moon and rediscover his spiritual self; he studies Kabbalah with an Orthodox rabbi by day while popping illegal prescription pills by night. But with each misstep, Seth strays farther from salvation—though he might get there, if he could only get out of his own way.
In his debut novel, Purkert incisively peels back the layers of the male ego, revealing what’s rotten and what might be redeemed. Brimming with wit, irreverence, and soul-searching, The Men Can’t Be Saved is a startlingly original examination of work, sex, addiction, religion, branding, and ourselves.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough by Thomas Curran
Aug 07, 2023
The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough by Thomas Curran
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough” by Manisha Thakor
Aug 07, 2023
MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your "Enough" by Manisha Thakor
https://amzn.to/45jlzkm
A leading financial expert breaks down the personal, cultural, and societal forces that have led us to falsely believe we can never have, do, or be enough, and shows us a fresh new path toward “MoneyZen”—her joy-based approach to living a life rich in financial health and emotional wealth.
For anyone who has ever felt that they can never measure up, MoneyZen is your cure.
No matter your age, income, or profession, it’s all too easy to fall prey to the false belief that the amount of money you earn, or accomplishments you achieve, or praise you receive is just Never Enough. In MoneyZen, financial industry veteran Manisha Thakor candidly shares how she overcame toxic behaviors around work, money, and prestige that had threatened her relationships, her health, and her career, told alongside the inspiring stories of individuals from all walks of life who reveal their own struggles with “Never Enough.”
Through Thakor’s interviews with a wide range of interdisciplinary experts, you’ll learn how personal traumas, cultural influences, societal pressures, and even our own biology have conspired to make us believe that “more” is the answer to all our problems. And you’ll discover a unique way to reclaim your life using a formula that’s ultimately rooted in less: Financial Health + Emotional Wealth = MoneyZen.
The result is a powerful, research-based framework for getting off the hamster wheel of 24/7 striving so you can start to live a life fueled by authentic joy, connection, and meaning.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit: The Entrepreneur’s Business Success(ion) Planner: A Blueprint for Wealth Guide by Wayne M Zell
Aug 06, 2023
Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit: The Entrepreneur's Business Success(ion) Planner: A Blueprint for Wealth Guide by Wayne M Zell
https://amzn.to/45dHr0j
ARCHITECT YOUR EXIT STRATEGY... ON DAY ONE
This easy-to-follow planner is designed to help entrepreneurs build a strong foundation for exiting their businesses on their terms.
With this fast-paced guide, you'll learn how to:
Uncover the legal and business secrets lawyers and investment bankers use to gain the upper hand in negotiations and drafting transaction documents
Anticipate and minimize risk of unexpected exits (such as death, disability, or sudden losses)
Identify and navigate rough patches to successfully exit your business
Assemble a superior team to maximize your exit strategy
Understand what buyers and investors want and what they fear most.
Save thousands (if not millions) of dollars through advantageous tax planning techniques
Using real-world examples, checklists, and actionable advice, this book is about selling smart and achieving maximum value for the time and effort you've put into your company.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kacey Kingry Owner, Lotus Life Coaching, Helping Growth-Oriented Individuals Break Through Cycles
Aug 05, 2023
Kacey Kingry Owner, Lotus Life Coaching, Helping Growth-Oriented Individuals Break Through Cycles
Lifecoachingbylotus.com
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Biography
Kacey is the Breakthrough Queen. She has broken through many generational cycles in her own life, including overcoming an addiction to alcohol, and is an expert in supporting others to create lasting breakthroughs in their own lives.
Kacey uniquely applies the ancient wisdom of Yoga to enable healing and empowering coaching principles to come alive in her own life and in the lives of her clients. Her teachings and perspectives are known for helping people understand themselves more deeply, and with that understanding they create new patterns that lead to a life of greater connection, joy, and abundance.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Wasteland: The Secret World of Waste and the Urgent Search for a Cleaner Future by Oliver Franklin-Wallis
Aug 04, 2023
Wasteland: The Secret World of Waste and the Urgent Search for a Cleaner Future by Oliver Franklin-Wallis
https://amzn.to/3qhTkna
An award-winning investigative journalist takes a deep dive into the global waste crisis, exposing the hidden world that enables our modern economy—and finds out the dirty truth behind a simple question: what really happens to what we throw away?
In Wasteland, journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis takes us on a shocking journey inside the waste industry—the secretive multi-billion dollar world that underpins the modern economy, quietly profiting from what we leave behind. In India, he meets the waste-pickers on the front line of the plastic crisis. In the UK, he journeys down sewers to confront our oldest—and newest—waste crisis, and comes face-to-face with nuclear waste. In Ghana, he follows the after-life of our technology and explores the global export network that results in goodwill donations clogging African landfills. From an incinerator to an Oklahoma ghost-town, Franklin-Wallis travels in search of the people and companies that really handle waste—and on the way, meets the innovators and campaigners pushing for a cleaner and less wasteful future.
With this mesmerizing, thought-provoking, and occasionally terrifying investigation, Oliver Franklin-Wallis tells a new story of humanity based on what we leave behind, and along the way, he shares a blueprint for building a healthier, more sustainable world—before we’re all buried in trash.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Last One: A Novel by Will Dean
Aug 04, 2023
The Last One: A Novel by Will Dean
https://amzn.to/45b71Dd
An unputdownable locked-room thriller about family, trust, and survival from the acclaimed author of the “utterly thrilling” (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author) First Born.
When Caz steps onboard the exclusive cruise liner RMS Atlantica, it’s the start of a vacation of a lifetime with her new love, Pete. On their first night they explore the ship, eat, dance, make friends, but when Caz wakes the next morning, Pete is missing.
And when she walks out into the corridor, all the cabin doors are open. To her horror, she soon realizes that the ship is completely empty. No passengers, no crew, nobody but her. The Atlantica is steaming into the mid-Atlantic and Caz is the only person on board. But that’s just the beginning of the terrifying journey she finds herself trapped on in this white-knuckled mystery.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brian Jackson, Owner of The Sandler Sales Coaching Program
Aug 03, 2023
Brian Jackson, Owner of The Sandler Sales Coaching Program
Sandler.com
The Sandler Methodology is a sales and management training approach that empowers sales professionals to build stronger, more effective client relationships and achieve consistent sales success. The methodology focuses on understanding the psychology of selling and shifting the salesperson's mindset from being a persuader to becoming a problem-solver and consultant for the client. Sales professionals are encouraged to continuously improve their skills and techniques through regular training and self-assessment.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot’s Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions by Hasard Lee
Aug 02, 2023
The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions by Hasard Lee
https://amzn.to/3QvmUQy
THE #2 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
Based on a career of making high-stakes, split-second decisions as a U.S. fighter pilot, The Art of Clear Thinking teaches readers to apply Hasard Lee's combat-tested techniques in everyday life.
The training to become a fighter pilot is among the most competitive and difficult in the world with fewer than one in a thousand succeeding. Pushing a cutting-edge jet to its limits at over 1,000 mph means that every split-second decision can have catastrophic consequences. This extreme environment has forged a group of warriors who for the last fifty years have been considered at the apex of decision-making theory and practice.
In The Art of Clear Thinking, Hasard Lee distills what he’s learned during his career flying some of the Air Force’s most advanced aircraft. With gripping firsthand accounts from his time as a fighter pilot and fascinating turning points throughout history, Hasard reveals powerful decision-making principles that can be used in business and in life, including:
• HOW TO LEARN BETTER AND FASTER
• CULTIVATING MENTAL TOUGHNESS
• DEVELOPING THE SKILLS TO QUICKLY ASSESS, CHOOSE, AND EXECUTE
• AND MUCH, MUCH MORE
Hasard has used and taught these techniques across the full spectrum of human endeavors and proven their effectiveness in both the cockpit and the boardroom. Those who have already benefited include CEO’s, astronauts, CIA agents, students, parents, and many others. The Art of Clear Thinking is a book that will change how you interact with the world around you.
About the Author
HASARD LEE is a U.S Air Force fighter pilot who began his career flying the F-16 Viper. As a flight commander he led his pilots into combat during one of the most intense periods during the War in Afghanistan. There he flew over 80 combat missions and became the only fighter pilot to ever fly two different types of jets into combat on the same day while supporting troops under fire. Hasard was selected as the Top Instructor Pilot of the year for the largest F-16 base in the world.
Hasard was then hand-picked to fly the F-35--the most advanced and expensive weapon’s system in history--which was still in development at the time. During his last role on Active-Duty, Hasard became the Chief of Training Systems for the largest training base in the world, leading the development of new technology and teaching methods to train future fighter pilots. Hasard speaks and consults for organizations. His social media accounts reach over 290 million people annually. The Art of Clear Thinking is his first book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Lana Feng, CEO and Co-Founder of Huma.AI Using AI To Speed Up Drug Development Time, Lower Costs and Pricing
Aug 02, 2023
Dr. Lana Feng, CEO and Co-Founder of Huma.AI Using AI To Speed Up Drug Development Time, Lower Costs and Pricing
Huma.ai
Huma.AI Begins Where ChatGPT Ends
- Leading Generative AI Platform for Life Sciences
- Delivers results that are always up to date. Outputs content with zero character or word limits.
- Analyzes data with complete privacy
- Works across all data silos - internal and external
- Provides references to internal and external data in every result
- Applies to a wide variety of Life Science use cases
- Validated at 97% accuracy in current implementations
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Quentin West, President of The Cozy Cosmo LLC., Airbnb Millionaire And Life/Business Coach on Building Real Estate Passive Income & Success
Aug 01, 2023
Quentin West, President of The Cozy Cosmo LLC. Airbnb Millionaire And Life/Business Coach on Building Real Estate Passive Income & Success
Realquentinwest.com
Biography
Quentin West is a Short Term Rental Professional, real estate investor, and business coach. He started his career as a college dropout, then worked his way to 6 figures as a real estate agent in his very first year. After seeing this success, he dumped every dollar he had into real estate investing and since this time 3 years ago has built a large portfolio that produces over $100,000 per month in passive income for him and his family. He now works with other people to level up their life, business, and finances to help other people achieve the level of success he has seen in his life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Beastly: The 40,000-Year Story of Animals and Us by Keggie Carew
Jul 31, 2023
Beastly: The 40,000-Year Story of Animals and Us by Keggie Carew
https://amzn.to/3Yc7sec
From an award-winning nature writer, true stories of our shared planet, all its inhabitants, and the fascinating ways they connect in the net of life
Animals have shaped our minds, our lives, our land, and our civilization. Humanity would not have gotten very far without them—making use of their labor for transportation, agriculture, and pollination; their protection from predators; and their bodies for food and to make clothing, music, and art. And over the last two centuries, humans have made unprecedented advances in science, technology, behavior, and beliefs. Yet how is it that we continue to destroy the animal world and lump its magnificence under the sterile concept of biodiversity?
In Beastly, author Keggie Carew seeks to re-enchant readers with the wild world, reframing our understanding of what it is like to be an animal and what our role is as humans. She throws readers headlong into the mind-blowing, heart-thumping, glittering pageant of life, and goes in search of our most revealing encounters with the animal world throughout the centuries. How did we domesticate animals and why did we choose sheep, goats, cows, pigs, horses, and chickens? What does it mean when a gorilla tells a joke or a fish thinks? Why does a wren sing? Beastly is a gorgeously written, deeply researched, and intensely felt journey into the splendor and genius of animals and the long, complicated story of our interactions with them as humans.
About the Author
Keggie is the author of DADLAND which won the 2016 COSTA biography award.
Before writing, her career was in contemporary art. Keggie was born in Gibraltar and has lived in West Cork, Barcelona, Texas, Auckland, and London. She now lives in Wiltshire with her husband where they have a small nature reserve.
QUICKSAND TALES was published by Canongate in 2019, "a tonic for the tortured and cursed" Joshua Ferris
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump by Miles Taylor
Jul 30, 2023
Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump by Miles Taylor
https://amzn.to/3DzEVWn
The author behind the “eye-popping” (CNN) #1 New York Times bestseller A Warning presents an urgent look at how our deeply divided nation is setting the stage for “The Next Trump.”
Donald Trump will be president again, whether he is on the ballot or not. That is because Trumpism is overtaking the Republican Party and will mount a vigorous comeback, potentially in the hands of a savvier successor—The Next Trump.
This prophecy will come true, according to Miles Taylor, if we do not learn the lessons of the recent past.
With the 2024 election approaching, the formerly “Anonymous” official is back with bombshell revelations and a sobering national forecast. Through interviews with dozens of ex-Trump aides and government leaders, Taylor predicts what could happen inside “Trump 2.0,” the White House of a more competent and more formidable copycat.
What sounds like a political thriller—from shadowy presidential powers and CIA betrayals to angry henchmen and assassination plots—is instead America’s political reality, as Taylor uses untold stories to shed light on the ex-President’s unfulfilled plans, the dark forces haunting our civic lives, and how we can thwart the rise of extremism in the United States.
Blowback is also a surprisingly emotional and self-critical portrait of a dissenter, whose own unmasking provides a vivid warning about what happens when we hide the truth from others and, most importantly, ourselves.
About the Author
Miles Taylor is a national security expert who works in Washington, DC. Taylor previously served as chief of staff at the US Department of Homeland Security, where he published an “Anonymous” essay in The New York Times, blowing the whistle on presidential misconduct. He later published the #1 national bestseller A Warning, revealed himself to be the author, and launched a campaign of ex-officials to oppose Donald Trump’s reelection. He’s worked as an advisor in the George W. Bush administration, on Capitol Hill, as a CNN contributor, and is the cofounder of a DC-based charter school and multiple democracy-reform groups. Taylor received his MPhil in international relations from Oxford University as a Marshall Scholar and BA from Indiana University as a Harry S. Truman scholar.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Deadlock: A Thriller (A Dez Limerick Novel, 2) by James Byrne
Jul 29, 2023
Deadlock: A Thriller (A Dez Limerick Novel, 2) by James Byrne
https://amzn.to/3YaFyiF
In this sequel to the highly praised The Gatekeeper, Dez Limerick, one of the best new thriller heroes returns.
Desmond Aloysius Limerick ("Dez" to his friends and close personal enemies) is a man with a shadowy past, certain useful hard-won skills, and, if one digs deep enough, a reputation as a good man to have at your back. Now retired from his previous life, Dez is just a bloke with a winning smile, a bass guitar, and bullet wounds that paint a road map of past lives.
Jaleh Swann, a business journalist hot on the trail of an auditor who was mugged and killed, lands in the hospital just one day after her Portland apartment is ransacked. When Jaleh’s sister, Raziah, reaches out to an old friend for help, Dez has no choice but to answer. The Swann sisters have been pulled into a dizzying web of cover-ups and danger. At the center lies an insidious Oregon-based tech corporation, Clockjack, which has enough money and hired guns to silence just about anyone―including this rag-tag trio. Luckily, Dez’s speciality is not just to open doors, but keep them open―and protect those working to expose Clockjack’s secrets.
More stands in the way of the truth than just one corporation. When hired thugs come to the finish the job and attack the Swann sisters at the hospital, Dez does what he does best. Now, the two captured men (and the corpse Dez left behind) attract the attention of not just Clockjack, but of the Portland police, the D.E.A, and the U.S. Marshalls. Dez and the Swann sisters are on the run from powers beyond their control and means. Outnumbered, under resourced and outgunned, Dez must use all his skills to keep his friends safe and stand up to corporate conniving. After all, the one thing Clockjack didn’t count on? A good man with a simple job to do.
About the Author
James Byrne lives and writes in one of the coolest cities on Earth: Portland, Oregon. Under various names, he has published nine other novels in the realm of thrillers and mysteries. Find out more about James and “The Gatekeeper” at jamesbyrnemystery.com.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism by Jeffrey Toobin
Jul 28, 2023
Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism by Jeffrey Toobin
https://amzn.to/3KmvoWr
The definitive account of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the enduring legacy of Timothy McVeigh, leading to the January 6 insurrection—from acclaimed journalist Jeffrey Toobin.
Timothy McVeigh wanted to start a movement.
Speaking to his lawyers days after the Oklahoma City bombing, the Gulf War veteran expressed no regrets: killing 168 people was his patriotic duty. He cited the Declaration of Independence from memory: “Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.” He had obsessively followed the siege of Waco and seethed at the imposition of President Bill Clinton’s assault weapons ban. A self-proclaimed white separatist, he abhorred immigration and wanted women to return to traditional roles. As he watched the industrial decline of his native Buffalo, McVeigh longed for when America was great.
New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin traces the dramatic history and profound legacy of Timothy McVeigh, who once declared, “I believe there is an army out there, ready to rise up, even though I never found it.” But that doesn’t mean his army wasn’t there. With news-breaking reportage, Toobin details how McVeigh’s principles and tactics have flourished in the decades since his death in 2001, reaching an apotheosis on January 6 when hundreds of rioters stormed the Capitol. Based on nearly a million previously unreleased tapes, photographs, and documents, including detailed communications between McVeigh and his lawyers, as well as interviews with such key figures as Bill Clinton, Homegrown reveals how the story of Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City bombing is not only a powerful retelling of one of the great outrages of our time, but a warning for our future.
About the Author
Jeffrey Toobin is the New York Times bestselling author of American Heiress, The Oath, The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, Too Close to Call, A Vast Conspiracy, The Run of His Life: The People vs. O.J. Simpson, and Opening Arguments. A magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, he lives with his family in New York.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Family Reins: The Extraordinary Rise and Epic Fall of an American Dynasty by Billy Busch
Jul 27, 2023
Family Reins: The Extraordinary Rise and Epic Fall of an American Dynasty by Billy Busch
https://amzn.to/3YdEH0O
The story of the iconic Anheuser-Busch dynasty, written -- for the first time -- by a Busch heir.
As an heir to the Anheuser-Busch company and fortune, Billy Busch was raised on the real stories of how his family built one of America's oldest and most iconic brands. Since the company was formed almost 150 years ago, the Busch family, their beer, the famous Clydesdales in their advertising, and even their style of business have become a symbol of the American dream -- that not-so-outdated belief that hard work, grit, and a positive can-do attitude make anything possible.
Growing up on the family's ancestral estate as a prince to the King of Beers, Billy lived a life only kids could dream up -- living in an amusement park, traveling by private rail car and yacht, and playing with his pet elephant, Tessie. But as he grew up, he realized that the Busch family legacy was not just wealth and privilege. With no separation between family and business, Billy’s father -- more boss than dad -- continued the tradition of preparing the next generation for corporate leadership, with high and exacting standards for his children. For Billy, all of this, combined with a dysfunctional family environment, was all too normal.
Family Reins tells the story of a legendary American family, their rise to power, and their fall from grace through poisonous infighting, succession struggles, and a seemingly endless string of tragedies, scandals, and loss.About the Author
Billy Busch is the founder of the Busch Family Brewing & Distilling Company and an heir to the Anheuser-Busch multi-billion-dollar fortune. He is the proud father of seven children and stars with his wife in the MTV reality series The Busch Family Brewed. A graduate of St. Louis University, he played professional polo, winning the US Open polo tournament. He and his wife, Christi, a film producer and head of Busch Productions, live on their seven-hundred-acre estate in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hidden History of American Democracy: Rediscovering Humanity’s Ancient Way of Living (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series) by Thom Hartmann
Jul 26, 2023
The Hidden History of American Democracy: Rediscovering Humanity’s Ancient Way of Living (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series) by Thom Hartmann
https://amzn.to/46XCtGC
America’s most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann paves the way to saving our democracy.
In this powerful, sweeping history and analysis of American democracy, Thom Hartmann shows how democracy is the one form of governance most likely to produce peace and happiness among people.
With the violent exception of the Civil War, American democracy resisted the pressure to disintegrate into factionalism for nearly two centuries, and now our very system of democratic elections is at stake. So how do we save our democracy?
Hartmann’s newest book in the celebrated Hidden History Series offers a clear call to action and a set of solutions with road maps for individuals and communities to follow to create a safer, more just society and a more equitable and prosperous economy.
About the Author
Thom Hartmann is a progressive nationally and internationally syndicated talk show host. Talkers Magazine named him America’s #1 most important progressive host and the host of one of the top ten talk radio shows in the country every year for more than a decade. A four-time recipient of the Project Censored Award, Hartmann is also a New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, translated into multiple languages. He was born in Michigan and retains strong ties to the Midwest, although he has lived in many regions. He now lives on the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Raising Good Humans Every Day: 50 Simple Ways to Press Pause, Stay Present, and Connect with Your Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE
Jul 23, 2023
Raising Good Humans Every Day: 50 Simple Ways to Press Pause, Stay Present, and Connect with Your Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE
https://amzn.to/3Y7ib9Q
Little ways to stay mindful, be present, and raise good humans—every day!
As a parent, it’s the little things you do each and every day that can help your kids grow up to be kind, confident, and conscientious human beings. But if you’re like many parents, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by the daily rush of getting to school on time, helping your kid finish their homework, planning meals, and all the seemingly endless tasks that pile up and steal the fun out of just being with your child. That’s why you need quick, effective tools to stay present and manage emotions—both your child’s and your own!
From the author of Raising Good Humans, this “go-to” daily guide offers 50 simple ways to press pause, stop reacting, and start parenting with intention. You’ll also find mindfulness skills for calming your own stress when difficult emotions arise; and tips for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. Most importantly, by following these daily techniques, you’ll learn to break the unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can respond to your children in more skillful ways.
Busy parents will discover:
Self-compassion practices for those days when you feel like a “terrible parent”
Breathing and meditation exercises for calming emotions in the moment
Tips for “unhooking” from negative thoughts and self-criticism
Mindfulness skills for staying present with your kids
You’ll also learn how to develop a “teaching mindset” when faced with difficult behavior, and find tons of creative and playful activities to increase cooperation in your child. Being a parent is a lot of work, but it can also be joyful and fun. Let this daily guide help you enjoy those little moments—they mean so much!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Terribly Serious Adventure: Philosophy and War at Oxford, 1900-1960 by Nikhil Krishnan
Jul 22, 2023
A Terribly Serious Adventure: Philosophy and War at Oxford, 1900-1960 by Nikhil Krishnan
https://amzn.to/44VNCpK
“Lively storytelling . . . an attempt to recast the history of philosophy at Oxford in the mid-twentieth century by conveying not only what made it influential in its time but also what might make it vital in ours.”—The New York Times Book Review
What are the limits of language? How can philosophy be brought closer to everyday life? What is a good human being?
These were among the questions that philosophers wrestled with in mid-twentieth-century Britain, a period shadowed by war and the rise of fascism. In response to these events, thinkers such as Philippa Foot (originator of the famous trolley problem), Isaiah Berlin, Iris Murdoch, Elizabeth Anscombe, Gilbert Ryle, and J. L. Austin aspired to a new level of watchfulness and self-awareness about language as a way of keeping philosophy true to everyday experience.
A Terribly Serious Adventure traces the friendships and the rivalries, the shared preoccupations and the passionate disagreements of some of Oxford’s most innovative thinkers. Far from being stuck in their ivory towers, the Oxford philosophers lived. They were codebreakers, diplomats, and soldiers in both World Wars, and they often drew on their real-world experience in creating their greatest works, masterpieces of British modernism original in both thought and style.
Steeped in the dramatic history of the twentieth century, A Terribly Serious Adventure is an eye-opening look inside the rooms that changed how we think about our world. Shedding light on the lives and intellectual achievements of a large and spirited cast of characters, Cambridge academic Nikhil Krishnan shows us how much we can still learn from the Oxford philosophers. In our fractious, post-truth world, their acute sense of responsibility for their words, their passionate desire to get the little things right, stands as an inspiring example.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Reaper’s Dance: 1000 Days of COVID by Ravi R. Iyer MD
Jul 21, 2023
The Reaper's Dance: 1000 Days of COVID by Ravi R. Iyer MD
https://amzn.to/3Y2G1U3
From the suburbs of Washington, DC, and northern Virginia to the bat-infested caves of Wuhan, China, Dr. Ravi Iyer traces the myriad networks of the virus that brought the entire world to its knees for twenty-four months and decimated the lives of millions in its path. The Reaper’s Dance puts you in a ringside seat to the horror of the COVID pandemic, the calculations of men who were in positions to influence the fate of millions, the science that might have unleashed the pandemic, and the science that saved the world. From the failures of governments and leaders to the triumphs of individual men and women, The Reaper’s Dance is a story of the complex and compelling tapestry of human hubris and humility, courage, and cowardice, with an enduring, cautionary message for all humankind.
The Reaper’s Dance is a must-read that will inspire you, shake you, and wake you up.
Additional Praise for The Reaper's Dance:
An intensely gripping account of the COVID pandemic. The writing is fast-paced and the book reads like a thriller but remains factual and very well-cited in its references. This is a book to be savored and returned to for its continued relevance long after the last page has been read.... H. H
Dr. Ravi Iyer has done a fabulous job in pulling together the story on the political stance changes, the thinking on the origins of the virus, and weaving it into the narrative in a fast-moving book that gripped me from the first page. I kept catching myself thinking as I read it, “Oh yes, that did happen”, “Trump did indeed say that” … and shake my head in disbelief as I read on. I liked the stories of the specific patients that peppered the evolution of the analysis of the pandemic. Also the bit on the seniors with cognitive decline … it hadn’t occurred to me how difficult it would have been to care for that group.... A. B
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Diana Fryc, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Retail Voodoo on Branding and Building Business
Jul 20, 2023
Diana Fryc, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Retail Voodoo on Branding and Building Business
Retail-voodoo.com
Retail Voodoo is a Seattle-based branding agency that specializes in brand strategy, development, design, and marketing. The agency serves a global client base and has worked with many market leaders, including Starbucks, KIND, REI, Pepsi, and HighKey. Retail Voodoo's founder and president is David Lemley.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Yesteryear by Stephen G. Eoannou
Jul 19, 2023
Yesteryear by Stephen G. Eoannou
https://amzn.to/3YgSHqA
It’s 1930s Buffalo, and the Great Depression rages. Playwright Fran Striker needs to write the pilot for a new radio show but, to do so, he must overcome writer's block, defeat a Gypsy curse, foil a plot to assassinate FDR, and recover stolen diamond rings belonging to an alcoholic boxing champion. Who was that masked man? Based on the controversial true-life story of Lone Ranger creator Fran Striker, Yesteryear takes us on a magical journey leading to an icon’s debut, a show that provided hope to Americans during the country’s darkest days.
About the Author
I’m a 5am writer. At that dark hour you can find me either writing in bed or writing up in the cupola of my 1865 Second Empire Victorian I’m restoring. No coffee. No tea. No candles or incense burning. Just me typing away with my one-eyed dog close by.
I love stories and novels with strong characters and a strong sense of place. The turf I carved out for myself is my hometown of Buffalo, New York, the setting and inspiration for much of my work. I’m trying to do for Buffalo what William Kennedy did for Albany and what Richard Russo did for Upstate New York. I think the three of us should discuss this over drinks. I’ll buy the first round.
Some of the books I’ve read recently are Secret Identity by Alex Segura and Fortune Favors The Dead by Stephen Spotswood. I also re-read It’s Superman! by Tom De Haven. Currently on my nightstand is Don’t You Know There’s A War On?: The American Homefront 1941-1945 by Richard R. Lingeman. I like reading fiction and non-fiction set during The Great Depression and World War Two. My mother, who grew up during this period, always told me that I romanticized that time. She was right.
When I'm not writing, you can find me working on the house or hunting for antiques and books to put in the house. I’ve been restoring the front staircase for over two years now. Evidently, I write and scrape paint slowly.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Life We Chose: William “Big Billy” D’Elia and the Last Secrets of America’s Most Powerful Mafia Family by Matt Birkbeck
Jul 18, 2023
The Life We Chose: William “Big Billy” D'Elia and the Last Secrets of America's Most Powerful Mafia Family by Matt Birkbeck
https://amzn.to/3O0DCV4
“The Life We Chose—an unforgettable story. A really great read.” —Nicholas Pileggi, author of Wiseguy and Casino and screenwriter of Goodfellas
From Matt Birkbeck—investigative journalist and executive producer of Netflix’s #1 movie Girl in the Picture—a revelatory father/surrogate son story that takes readers deep inside the inner workings of the mob through the eyes of William “Big Billy” D’Elia, the right-hand man to legendary mafia kingpin Russell Bufalino, who ran organized crime in the US for more than fifty years.
William “Big Billy” D’Elia is Mafia royalty.
The “adopted” son of legendary organized crime boss Russell Bufalino, for decades D’Elia had unequaled access to the man the FBI and US Justice Department considered one of the leading organized crime figures in the United States. But the government had no real idea as to the breadth of Bufalino’s power and influence—or that it was Bufalino, from his bucolic home base in Pittston, Pennsylvania, who reigned over the five families in New York and other organized crime families throughout the country.
For nearly thirty years, D’Elia was at Bufalino’s side, and “Russ’s son” was a witness and participant to major historical events that have stymied law enforcement, perplexed journalists, and produced false and wild narratives in books and movies—not the least of which being the infamous disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa. In addition, their reach was illustrated by their relationships with Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, Suge Knight, and many other celebrities and personalities.
D’Elia became the de facto leader of the Bufalino family upon Russell Bufalino’s imprisonment in 1979, and he officially took control upon Bufalino’s death in 1994 until his arrest in 2006, when he was charged with money laundering and the attempted murder of a witness. He pled guilty to money laundering and witness tampering and was released from federal prison in 2012.
Candid and unapologetic, D’Elia is finally ready to reveal the real story behind the myths and in so doing paints a complicated, compelling, and stunning portrait of crime, power, money, and finally, family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Doom Guy: Life in First Person by John Romero
Jul 17, 2023
Doom Guy: Life in First Person by John Romero
https://amzn.to/44PgnUL
The inspiring, long-awaited autobiography of video game designer and DOOM cocreator John Romero
John Romero, gaming’s original rock star, is the cocreator of DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3-D, some of the biggest video games of all time. Considered the godfather of the first- person shooter, a genre that continues to dominate the market today, he holds a unique place in gaming history. In DOOM Guy: Life in First Person, Romero chronicles, for the first time, his difficult childhood and storied career, beginning with his early days submitting Apple II game code to computer magazines and sneaking computers out the back door of his day job to write code at night.
Industry-redefining breakthroughs in design and tech during Romero’s time at id Software made DOOM and Quake cultural phenomena, and this thrilling story recounts every step of the process, from collaborative, heavy metal–fueled days spent crafting the industry’s most revolutionary and cutting-edge games to a high-profile falling-out with id cofounder John Carmack. After years in the gaming spotlight, Romero is now telling his story—the whole story—shedding new light on the development of his games and his business partnerships, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, sharing insights about design, code, the industry, and his career right up to today. Sharing gratitude for a lifetime in games, Romero reveals the twists and turns that led him, ultimately, to be called DOOM Guy.
ABOUT JOHN ROMERO
Computer and video game legend John Romero has designed and published more than 130 games since his first sale at the age of 16. A teenage programming prodigy, his major achievements include co-inventing a series of revolutionary computer games—DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein 3-D, and Commander Keen—that launched the industry’s most popular genre, the first-person shooter.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Craig M. Geisler, President and CEO of Cherrywood Enterprises, THE Premier debt buyer
Jul 16, 2023
Craig M. Geisler, President and CEO of Cherrywood Enterprises, THE Premier debt buyer
cherrywoodenterprises.com
Bio on Craig M. Geisler:
Craig is the President and CEO of Cherrywood Enterprises. They are a national buyer of charged off debt portfolios and they work with banks, credit unions, auto lenders, and commercial lenders.
From there, they outsource their portfolios to a network of attorneys nationwide. The are considered THE Premier debt buyer.
Craig has worked in the debt buying arena since 2009 and has been the CEO of Cherrywood Enterprises since 2012.
Craig is married to his wife Amy, they live in West Palm Beach, Florida, and they have 4 kids.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Muslim Reformers vs. Fundamentalists: Winner Contributes to Diversity Multicultural Enrichment by Eric Brazau
Jul 15, 2023
Muslim Reformers vs. Fundamentalists: Winner Contributes to Diversity Multicultural Enrichment by Eric Brazau
https://amzn.to/44rcCVR
The greatest debate in the Muslim world…
…is between Reformers and Fundamentalists.
Which side will win?
Eric Brazau has studied the debate for ten years. As the founder of a popular blog that focuses on the cultural & political enrichment that the Muslim community contributes to Western civilization, he’s perfectly positioned to view both sides of the contentious discussion.
Is True Islam a religion of love and compassion?
Or does the Original Islam mandate executing homosexuals and blasphemers?
Which side is right or wrong?
With this book, you’ll be able to dig deeply into the belief systems to gain insights into the point-of-view of both Reformers and Fundamentalists. Written in a way that makes it easy to distinguish fact from fiction and fantasy from reality.
Knowledge is power.
Are you ready to broaden your mind?
You’ll find this book fascinating because the even-handed approach by Brazau lets one understand the minds of both camps.
Get it now.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shana Francesca, Founder & CEO of Concinnate LLC, Life Designer, Keynote Speaker & Writer Interview
Jul 14, 2023
Shana Francesca, Founder & CEO of Concinnate LLC, Life Designer, Keynote Speaker & Writer interview
Concinnate.world
About Shana Francesca
Shana Francesca is a natural born leader, speaker, writer and entrepreneur. She was born into a difficult family life and refused to allow that to define her. As the Founder and Lead Designer at Concinnate, a multi-discipline interior design and life design firm working with clients around the country, she uses her voice to guide people toward their own empathy, resilience, and curiosity about what is possible in their own lives. Shana is unique and powerful and brings that to the stage. Shana grew up in and around performing arts. She became accustomed to the stage and leadership at a young age, dancing, acting, singing, directing and speaking in front of large crowds. This prepared her for connecting with people from the stage. She lives her life leaning into Empathy, Curiosity and Intention and through her design work, conversations and talks, she invites people to do the same. Our present and future are transformed when we take ownership for designing our lives. We write our life's story. We do that with the level of intention we infuse into the many small decisions we make every day. This is the core of her work.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – HEY DOORMAN: inception to an anthology by Haji Outlaw
Jul 13, 2023
HEY DOORMAN: inception to an anthology by Haji Outlaw
https://amzn.to/3JWPo1B
The world’s funniest bouncer regales with true tales of Los Angeles nightlife in the sublimely original workplace memoir—Hey Doorman: Inception to an Anthology.
A bouncer, or doorman, in the city of angels can be many things. But there is only one Haji Outlaw (if you haven’t guessed by his name) and he tells stories in a supremely unique way, like Skittles wrapped in cleavage, safely secured in the beak of a 7th degree black belt time-traveling pterodactyl. Which is understandable knowing that he has written for The Eric Andre Show and produced music for Kool Keith, two enigmatic artists of note. In this book the author tackles Hollywood after dark in bars/nightclubs, intoxicated people of all sorts, celebrity encounters, not to mention his own sexual encounters of the third kind (wink!).
Have you ever wondered what the worst night of the year is at a bar/nightclub? Who are the worst people in Tinseltown? Which celebrity has the biggest head? These answers and many, many more are answered in this literary voyage. Most bouncers have a personality and writing flair (not Ric Flair—WOO!) that falls in line with their profession. That is not the case here as the author of Hey Doorman has garnered praise from some comedy heavyweights:
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being by Neil Theise
Jul 12, 2023
Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being by Neil Theise
https://amzn.to/3XLYTqa
An electrifying introduction to complexity theory, the science of how complex systems behave, that explains the interconnectedness of all things and that Deepak Chopra says, “will change the way you understand yourself and the universe.”
Nothing in the universe is more complex than life. Throughout the skies, in oceans, and across lands, life is endlessly on the move. In its myriad forms—from cells to human beings, social structures, and ecosystems--life is open-ended, evolving, unpredictable, yet adaptive and self-sustaining. Complexity theory addresses the mysteries that animate science, philosophy, and metaphysics: how this teeming array of existence, from the infinitesimal to the infinite, is in fact a seamless living whole and what our place, as conscious beings, is within it. Physician, scientist, and philosopher Neil Theise makes accessible this “theory of being,” one of the pillars of modern science, and its holistic view of human existence. He notes the surprising underlying connections within a universe that is itself one vast complex system—between ant colonies and the growth of forests, cancer and economic bubbles, murmurations of starlings and crowds walking down the street.
The implications of complexity theory are profound, providing insight into everything from the permeable boundaries of our bodies to the nature of consciousness. Notes on Complexity is an invitation to trade our limited, individualistic view for the expansive perspective of a universe that is dynamic, cohesive, and alive—a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Theise takes us to the exhilarating frontiers of human knowledge and in the process restores wonder and meaning to our experience of the everyday.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lead Like a Marine: Run Towards a Challenge, Assemble Your Fireteam, and Win Your Next Battle by John Warren, John Thompson
Jul 10, 2023
Lead Like a Marine: Run Towards a Challenge, Assemble Your Fireteam, and Win Your Next Battle by John Warren, John Thompson
https://amzn.to/3NIPACJ
The U.S. Marines Corps is the greatest fighting force on the planet, but it’s so much more than that: it’s a factory for producing first-rate leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators.
In 2006, John Warren and John Thompson led Marines into combat in the world’s most dangerous city: Ramadi, Iraq. But when they got home, employers didn’t understand what they had to offer. Undeterred, they founded their own specialty mortgage company, growing it from scratch into a national powerhouse over the course of a decade.
When the two decorated veterans applied the values and training of the U.S. Marine Corps to build a thriving business, they defied corporate America’s expectations. That’s because they realized that, far from producing mindless drones, the Corps trains its warriors in adaptability, initiative, and courage—ideal traits for anyone in leadership.
In Lead Like a Marine, Warren and Thompson lay out the simple, universal rules that helped them succeed, from valuing grit and potential over pedigree, to condensing large groups into resilient “fireteams,” to cross-training team members so that anyone can step up to the plate in a crisis. While the corporate world is mired in maintaining the status quo, respecting status, and flattering ego, Warren and Thompson stripped away the fat that prevents organizations from innovating and excelling.
Full of smart, actionable advice, gripping combat stories, and entrepreneurial lessons, this book will give you the tools and the training you need to truly lead like a Marine.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John McMilliand, Founder of Shockwave Motors, Home of the Defiant EV3 Electric Roadster on Electric Vehicles
Jul 09, 2023
John McMilliand, Founder of Shockwave Motors, Home of the Defiant EV3 Electric Roadster on Electric Vehicles
Shockwavemotors.com
Shockwave Motors is a veteran owned, SAE certified, national and international motorcycle manufacturer. Our all-electric commuter provides unprecedented charging convenience, along with an exhilarating driving experience, in a vehicle that is safe, pollution free, fun to drive, and very affordable.
The Defiant EV3 Electric RoadsterTM is a hardtop/convertible seating three people. The battery is strategically located to allow easy access and provides an ultralow center of gravity for superior stability. The Roadster's standard battery has about a 100 mile range and recharges from a standard 120-volt outlet in about 8 hours, providing a daily range of up tp 200 miles all this for less than the average price of a used vehicle!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 62: Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees, and the Pursuit of Greatness by Bryan Hoch
Jul 08, 2023
62: Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees, and the Pursuit of Greatness by Bryan Hoch
https://amzn.to/43mrT8Z
“The definitive story” (Tyler Kepner, The New York Times baseball columnist) of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge’s incredible, unparalleled run to break Roger Maris’s home run record and the franchise both men called home.
Aaron Judge, the hulking superman who carried an easy aw-shucks demeanor from small-town California to stardom in the Big Apple, had long established his place as one of baseball’s most intimidating power hitters. Baseballs frequently rocketed off his bat like cannon fire, dispatching heat-seeking missiles toward the “Judge’s Chambers” seating area in right field, sending delirious fans scattering for souvenirs.
But even in a high-tech universe where computers measure each swing to the nth degree, Roger Maris’s American League mark of sixty-one home runs seemed largely out of reach. It had been more than a decade since baseball wiped clean the stains of its performance-enhanced era, in which cartoonish sluggers Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds made a mockery of the record book.
Given a more level playing field against pitchers sporting hellacious arsenals unlike anything Babe Ruth or Maris could have imagined, only an exceptional talent could even consider making a run at sixty-one homers. Judge, who placed the bet of his life by turning down a $213.5 million extension on the eve of the regular season, promised to rise to the challenge.
“In the most thorough telling yet of an all-time-great Yankees performance” (Jeff Passan, New York Times bestselling author), veteran Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch unravels the remarkable journey of Judge’s run to shatter Maris’s beloved sixty-one-year-old record. In-depth, inspiring, and with an expert’s insight, 62 also investigates the more significant questions raised in a season unlike any other, including how—and where—Judge will deliver his encore.
About the Author
Bryan Hoch has covered New York baseball for the past two decades, serving as MLB.com's Yankees beat reporter since 2007 while making regular appearances on MLB Network. A two-time New York City Marathon finisher, his wife Connie once danced on stage with Bruce Springsteen. They have two wonderful daughters, Penny and Maddie.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Real Talk: A New Approach for Men’s Mental Fitness and Wellbeing by Chinazom Sunny Nwabueze
Jul 07, 2023
Real Talk: A New Approach for Men’s Mental Fitness and Wellbeing by Chinazom Sunny Nwabueze
https://amzn.to/3PLWfP7
Dreamcatchersperformance.com
Are you ready to start thriving and grabbing the moments that matter?
Have you ever experienced feelings of loneliness, overwhelm, or a loss of hope so visceral you felt as if you’d never be the same?
Are you tired of seeing the trend, especially among men, where we hit our forties, and it’s either we have a mental breakdown or commit suicide. Such a painful and unnecessary waste.
Pursuing Mental Fitness is the way forward through deep introspection and timely action no matter your circumstances. Let’s rewrite the script and stop this trend once and for all.
When reached, Mental Fitness culminates in wellbeing that goes beyond looking good in the mirror. You’ll feel your very essence lightened and enhanced.
The stories contained within this book are based on actual life events from average, everyday people. The characters in this story may be fiction, but the events that transpire are as real as you and I. Follow five everyday characters as they discover they don’t have to do it all alone.
I’ll even spoil the ending for you; they don’t get it all figured out. The good news is they don’t have to. Neither do you.
We hope you discover in these pages:
Hope that no matter your situation, there is always a way forward to greener pastures and improved emotional and mindful wellbeing.
Belief in the collective ability of a group of friends to elevate and support each other through anything with candor, presence, and deep friendship.
Trust in your capacity to overcome any hardship with vulnerability, intentionality, and reliance on those closest to you.
Power to move beyond the paltry existence of just surviving to the wonderful world of thriving.
Access to the true essence of life.
The pursuit of Mental Fitness is a journey you need to take for yourself. This book won’t be your guide to the seven steps needed to conquer Mental Fitness or to suddenly have a perfect life…
I won’t lie to you; it’s not that easy…
But if you prioritize your thoughts and develop mental habits, you’ll squeeze every drop out of the essence of life.
Achieving mental fitness through intentional exercise, mindful practices, and consistent work allows you to perform at a high level without losing your wellbeing.
Become mentally fit and you’ll help change the narrative for generations to come.
A better life waits just around the corner.
Pick up this book now and let its pages sink deep.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger, Michael DiRuggiero
Jul 06, 2023
Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger, Michael DiRuggiero
https://amzn.to/3NZcF5s
An unprecedented visual biography of the iconic pioneer of modern physics, with signed photographs, letters, manuscripts and more
A one-of-a-kind, hard-cover, 4.4 pound book with rarely-seen photos of Albert Einstein as well as of beautifully preserved letters, manuscripts, journals, and even equations written in Einstein's hand. Extraordinary among Einstein biographies, the book presents the holdings of an unparalleled private collection of Einstein memorabilia and helps place in historical context his ideas about time, gravity, quantum theory, and cosmology. With annotations and commentary by the collection owner, by a world-class rare book dealer, and by eminent physicist Hanoch Gutfreund of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, this book is fascinating reading for people interested in scientist biographies. It's also an exquisite photo research opportunity for scholars of the history and philosophy of physics.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World by Mark A. Williams
Jul 04, 2023
The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World by Mark A. Williams
https://amzn.to/46xf4f5
Human beings have succeeded as the most dominant species on earth in large part due to our need to connect and cooperate. It was our ability to socialize and connect that catapulted our species to phenomenal heights of innovation, through collaboration and specialization. This drive has fine-tuned our unconscious perception of faces, facial expressions, body language, and touch. Our primitive drive to connect changes how we perceive the world and the people around us. We see, hear, empathize with, and understand others differently depending on whether they are a member of our in-group or not. This unconscious drive to connect can draw us together, but it also emphasizes the differences between groups. And it is getting worse, as overcrowding, technology, and the media often focus us on our differences. We become more and more divided into groups as a result.
Here, Mark Williams shows us how to recapture the drive for connection in a way that will help us look past our differences and reconnect, even with those whom we perceive to be outside our groups. He starts by discussing the human brain’s specialization for connection and how it evolved, and the fascinating way we automatically process the thoughts and feelings of others. He focuses on how connection works in practice and why it is important for learning, innovating, health and wellbeing. He then explores the negative consequences of our drive for connection and explains how it contributes to racism, sexism, nationalism, and many other social issues of our day, as well as its impact on our individual health and wellbeing. He ends with a positive perspective by examining how we can use our drive for connection to expand our in-group and extend multicultural societies for the good of our planet.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Princess by Wendy Holden
Jul 04, 2023
The Princess by Wendy Holden
https://amzn.to/44rrWl0
The whole world saw Princess Diana step from a gilded carriage for her wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral. But before that fairy-tale moment came a dark and difficult journey.…
Bestselling author Wendy Holden explores the astonishing backstory and young adulthood of the ultimate royal celebrity.
Britain, 1961: A beautiful blonde baby is born to Viscount Althorp, heir to the Spencer earldom. But Diana grows up amid the fallout of her parents’ messy divorce. She struggles at school. Her refuge throughout is romantic novels. She dreams of falling in love and being rescued by a handsome prince.
In royal circles, there is concern about the Prince of Wales. Charles is nearing thirty and the right girl needs to be found, fast. She must be young, aristocratic and completely free of past liaisons. Pure and innocent.
Eighteen-year-old Diana Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her yearning to be loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride. But the route to the altar is perilous. There are hidden dangers. Ruthless schemers. Can Diana’s romantic dream survive?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Try Not to Breathe by David Bell
Jul 03, 2023
Try Not to Breathe by David Bell
https://amzn.to/3NULM2y
An ex-cop sets out to find her missing sister and discovers the shocking truth about her family...
A traumatic experience in the line of duty forces thirty-year-old Avery Rogers to abandon both her relationship and her position as a Kentucky State Police officer. She retreats to a college town where she works an unfulfilling job as a security guard, breaking up fights between drunken frat boys.
But a frantic phone call turns Avery’s life upside down. Her father—a retired cop who never fails to convey his disappointment in Avery—says her half sister is missing and in danger. Avery is sure Anna’s just crashing with friends, but her father strong-arms her into searching for the sister she barely knows.
Anna Rogers is fed up with her family—a half sister who resents her existence and a domineering father who thinks it’s okay for cops to shoot unarmed civilians. She hits the road to attend a protest against police brutality, unaware of the danger that awaits her there.
Just after catching a glimpse of Avery at the protest, Anna receives a shocking text. Now she’s no longer road-tripping; she’s running, pursued by an older sister she doesn’t trust and a violent stranger who has been stalking her for weeks.
When Avery discovers Anna’s hiding place near a remote cave system, she risks everything to save her. Little do the sisters know that a secret is catching up to them—a secret at the very heart of their family history.
About the Author
David Bell is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels. His most recent books are TRY NOT TO BREATHE and SHE'S GONE. He is a professor of English at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky and can be reached through his website
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Build a Better Business Book: How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters. A Comprehensive Guide for Authors by Josh Bernoff
Jul 02, 2023
Build a Better Business Book: How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters. A Comprehensive Guide for Authors by Josh Bernoff
https://amzn.to/446ArCp
“If you’re serious about writing a business book that matters, then look no further.” —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human
ENDORSED BY MORE THAN 50 SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS AUTHORS
Your brain burns with a powerful idea worth sharing. Could writing a business book spread that idea, create real change, and launch your career on the path to visibility and influence?
Definitely. But don’t start by piling up words. Instead focus on the story. What urgent problem does your reader face? How can they solve it? And what journey must your reader take as you guide them from confusion to understanding, action, and success?
Build a Better Business Book is the first accessible and comprehensive guide for authors who want to create impact. Josh Bernoff, a bestselling author, veteran editor, and insightful writing coach with decades of experience on 45 successful book projects, explains the systematic way to refine your idea and then research, write, publish, and promote a book that matters. Learn how to:
Build your book not just from ideas but from people and their compelling stories — and how you can research and tell those stories.
Write a first chapter that creates powerful motivation by emotionally connecting with readers.
Select among the three major publishing models — traditional, self-publishing, and “hybrid” — on the axes of speed, cost, and influence.
Plan your book as a project, then efficiently execute on that plan with a low-stress, high potency tool: the fat outline.
Structure chapters that no reader can put down.
Collaborate with coauthors, editors, and ghost writers without excessive bloodshed.
Promote your book to maximize your sales, revenue, and influence.
Josh Bernoff’s book projects have generated over $20 million for their authors. This guide includes results of an extensive author survey and secrets from interviews with successful business authors like Jay Baer, Laura Gassner Otting, Phil M. Jones, Joe Pulizzi, and Scott Stratten.
Don’t waste valuable energy without accomplishing your goals. Construct your business book as a compelling story, and you won’t just get your words in print. You’ll create change in the minds of your readers. And that is the first step to making a meaningful impact on the world.
About the Author
Josh Bernoff is the author, coauthor, editor, or ghostwriter of eight business books. Book projects on which he has collaborated have generated over $20 million for their authors.
His most recent book is "Build a Better Business Book: How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters -- A Comprehensive Guide" (Amplify, 2023). He is also the author of "Writing Without Bullshit: Boost Your Career by Saying What You Mean"(HarperBusiness, 2016). Toronto’s Globe and Mail called it “a Strunk and White for the modern knowledge worker.” He was coauthor of "Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies" (Harvard Business Press, 2008), which was a BusinessWeek bestseller.
Josh writes a blog post on topics of interest to authors every weekday at Bernoff.com. His blog has generated 4 million views.
He lives with his wife, an artist, in Portland, Maine.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Harlem After Midnight (A Canary Club Mystery) by Louise Hare
Jul 01, 2023
Harlem After Midnight (A Canary Club Mystery) by Louise Hare
https://amzn.to/3XuQYxr
A body falls from a town house window in Harlem, and it looks just like the newest singer at the Apollo...in this evocative, twisting new novel from the authorof Miss Aldridge Regrets.
Harlem, 1936: Lena Aldridge grew up in a cramped corner of London, hearing stories of the bright lights of Broadway. She always imagined that when she finally went to New York City, she’d be there with her father. But now he’s dead, and she’s newly arrived and alone, chasing a dream that has quickly dried up. When Will Goodman—the handsome musician she met on the crossing from England—offers for her to stay with his friends in Harlem, she agrees. She has nowhere else to go, and this will give her a chance to get to know Will better and see if she can find any trace of the family she might have remaining.
Will’s friends welcome her with open arms, but just as Lena discovers the stories her father once told her were missing giant pieces of information, she also starts to realize the man she’s falling too fast and too hard for has secrets of his own. And they might just place a target on her back. Especially when she is drawn to the brightest stage in town.
About the Author
Louise Hare is a London-based writer and has an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London. Originally from Warrington, the capital is the inspiration for much of her work, including This Lovely City, which began life after a trip into the deep level shelter below Clapham Common. This Lovely City was featured on the inaugural BBC TWO TV book club show, Between the Covers, and has received multiple accolades, securing Louise's place as an author to watch.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brian Fowler of Security First International Holdings, Inc. Unveils OptoBiz AI Humanly Applied
Jun 30, 2023
Brian Fowler of Security First International Holdings, Inc. Unveils OptoBiz AI Humanly Applied
OptoBiz.ai
OptoBiz is an AI-based virtual assistant. AI-based virtual assistants are services that use artificial intelligence technologies, such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, to interact with users in a human-like manner. It is designed to simulate a conversation and provide assistance, support, or information to users over the internet or other communication networks. AI-based virtual assistants can be used for various tasks, such as scheduling appointments, making reservations, answering customer queries, and providing personalized recommendations. They can be found in various forms, such as chatbots, voice assistants, and smart home devices, and are becoming increasingly popular in many industries.
Over the last decade, artificial intelligence has shown immense potential in revolutionizing a multitude of fields. One of the most prominent applications of AI is in the creation of virtual assistants, or chatbots, which interact with users in natural language to provide assistance.
AI-based virtual assistants have numerous advantages for both businesses and individuals. For businesses, they can provide 24/7 customer service, streamline processes and perform mundane tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering common customer queries. This level of automation allows human employees to focus on more specialized and complex tasks.
The benefits don’t stop with businesses. Individuals can use virtual assistants to streamline their daily routines, manage their personal finances, and even assist with everyday tasks like scheduling appointments or reminding them of important dates.
AI-based virtual assistants use natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to understand the user’s intent and provide the correct response or action.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America by Michael Waldman
Jun 29, 2023
The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America by Michael Waldman
https://amzn.to/3XyKu0C
An incisive analysis of how the Supreme Court’s new conservative supermajority is overturning decades of law and leading the country in a dangerous political direction.
In The Supermajority, Michael Waldman explores the tumultuous 2021–2022 Supreme Court term. He draws deeply on history to examine other times the Court veered from the popular will, provoking controversy and backlash. And he analyzes the most important new rulings and their implications for the law and for American society. Waldman asks: What can we do when the Supreme Court challenges the country?
Over three days in June 2022, the conservative supermajority overturned the constitutional right to abortion, possibly opening the door to reconsider other major privacy rights, as Justice Clarence Thomas urged. The Court sharply limited the authority of the EPA, reducing the prospects for combatting climate change. It radically loosened curbs on guns amid an epidemic of mass shootings. It fully embraced legal theories such as “originalism” that will affect thousands of cases throughout the country.
These major decisions—and the next wave to come—will have enormous ramifications for every American.
It was the most turbulent term in memory—with the leak of the opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the first Black woman justice sworn in, and the justices turning on each other in public, Waldman previews the 2022–2023 term and how the brewing fights over the Supreme Court and its role that already have begun to reshape politics.
The Supermajority is a revelatory examination of the Supreme Court at a time when its dysfunction—and the demand for reform—are at the center of public debate.,p>
About Michael Waldman, is president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. A nonpartisan law and policy institute that focuses on improving systems of democracy and justice, the Brennan Center is a leading national voice on voting rights, money in politics, criminal justice reform, and constitutional law. Waldman, a constitutional lawyer and writer who is an expert on the presidency and American democracy, has led the Center since 2005. He was a member of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States in 2021.
Waldman was director of speechwriting for President Bill Clinton from 1995 to 1999, serving as assistant to the president. He was responsible for writing or editing nearly two thousand speeches, including four State of the Union and two inaugural addresses. He was special assistant to the president for policy coordination from 1993 to 1995.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Viral Gen Z Luxury Interior Designer Bilal Rehman Talks Success & New Studio Opening
Jun 28, 2023
Viral Gen Z Luxury Interior Designer Bilal Rehman Talks Success & New Studio Opening
Bilalrehmanstudio.com
tiktok.com/@bilalrehmanstudio
BIO:
Bilal Rehman is a luxury interior designer specializing in experimental residential and commercial environments as well as out-of-the-box design collections. Bilal interned at an interior design company where he worked his way up to senior level designer in only 4 years. In October of 2022, Bilal launched his own company, giving him the creative freedom he desired. As CEO of Bilal Rehman Studio based out of Houston, Texas, Bilal has had the chance to work on numerous commercial and residential projects, showcasing his skills and talented eye for design. In January of 2023, Bilal blew up on social media because of his genuine and comedic attitude in his videos. This social media strategy, headed by his sister Maya, has brought attention to him and his studio and opened new doors, such as his soon-to-open gallery that will feature affordable unique pieces from local artists in Houston. Bilal spends most of his time working on design projects, brainstorming for the future, and creating content for his business.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions & Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 Billion Industry by Michael Thomsen
Jun 23, 2023
Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions & Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 Billion Industry by Michael Thomsen
https://amzn.to/3NGBV0d
A cultural and business history of the UFC, tracing the unlikely rise of mixed martial arts from what was derided in the ‘90s as “human cockfighting”—more violence than sport—to a global pop culture phenomenon.
Senator John McCain once decried mixed martial arts as “human cockfighting,” while the New York Times despaired that the sport offered a “pay-per-view prism” onto the decline of western civilization. But the violent spectacle of cage fighting no longer feels nearly as scandalous as it did when the sport debuted in 1993. Today, it’s spoken of reverentially as a kind of “human chess” played out in real-time between two bodies and the UFC is one of the most valuable franchises in the world, worth more than any team in the NFL, NBA, or MLB and equal to what Disney paid to acquire Marvel Comics. Once banned in thirty-six states and hovering on the edge of bankruptcy, the UFC has evolved into a $10 billion industry. How did cage fighting go so mainstream?
A rollicking behind-the-scenes account of one of the most spectacular upsets in American sports history, Cage Kings follows the desperate fighters, audacious promoters, fanboy bloggers, fatherly trainers, philosophical announcers, hustling sponsors, and three improbable twentysomething corporate titans on a darkly comic odyssey to normalize a new level of brutality in American pop culture—and make a fortune doing so. Stylishly written and poignantly observed, the book offers a provocative look at how the hollowing out of the American dream over the past three decades and the violence endemic to modern capitalism left us ready to embrace a sport like cage fighting.
About the Author
Michael Thomsen is a writer in New York. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, Vanity Fair, The Daily Beast, Aeon, Forbes, Al Jazeera America, Adult, Talking Points Memo, Los Angeles Review of Books, Complex, The Paris Review n+1, Bookforum, The Believer, The New Republic, Kill Screen, The New Inquiry, and The Millions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting Center On Making Accountants Better & Entreprenuers More Successful
Jun 22, 2023
Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting Center On Making Accountants Better & Entreprenuers More Successful
Universalaccounting.com
Since 1979, Universal Accounting Center has helped accounting professionals build the premier accounting firm in their area. Universal provides in-depth instruction on how to optimize profit at your firm, as well as tools to offer CFO advisory services that can take your business to new heights.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sleepless City: A Nick Ryan Novel by Reed Farrel Coleman
Jun 21, 2023
Sleepless City: A Nick Ryan Novel by Reed Farrel Coleman
https://amzn.to/449r4Bl
“A tour-de-force! The pace is relentless, the plot smart, his new lead character, Nick Ryan, is a hero for the times…Reed is a brilliant storyteller.” --Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author
When you're in trouble, you call 911.
When cops are in trouble, they call Nick Ryan.
Every cop in the city knows his name, but no one says it out loud. In fact, they don't talk about him at all.
He doesn't wear a uniform, but he is the most powerful cop in New York.
Nick Ryan can find a criminal who's vanished. Or he can make a key witness disappear.
He has cars, safe houses, money, and weapons hidden all over the city.
He's the mayor's private cop, the fixer, the first call when the men and women who protect and serve are in trouble and need protection themselves.
With conflicted loyalties and a divided soul, he's a veteran cop still fighting his own private war. He's a soldier of the streets with his own personal code.
But what happens when the man who knows all the city's secrets becomes a threat to both sides of the law?
About the Author
Called a hard-boiled poet by NPR’s Maureen Corrigan and the noir poet laureate in the Huffington Post, Reed Farrel Coleman is the New York Times-bestselling author of thirty-one novels—including six in Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone series—short stories, poetry, and essays.
In addition to his acclaimed series characters, Moe Prager and Gus Murphy, he has written the stand-alone novel Gun Church and collaborated with decorated Irish crime writer Ken Bruen on the novel Tower.
Reed is a four time Edgar Award nominee in three different categories: Best Novel, Best Paperback Original, and Best Short Story. He is a four-time recipient of the Shamus Award for Best PI Novel of the Year. He has also won the Audie, Macavity, Barry, and Anthony Awards.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Patrick Grimes, Founder of Invest on Main Street On Building Wealth Through Passive Investment Opportunities
Jun 20, 2023
Patrick Grimes, Founder of Invest on Main Street On Building Wealth Through Passive Investment Opportunities
Investonmainstreet.com
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Invest on Main Street is a private equity firm that makes it easy for you to passively invest in commercial real estate syndications. We “enable investors to” take full advantage of the compelling benefits of multifamily ownership by leveraging our knowledge and network to acquire properties with stable cash flow and long-term appreciation.
Patrick Grimes is the founder and CEO of InvestOnMainStreet.com, a private equity firm that enhances busy professionals’ quality of life by providing tax-shielded and inflation-hedged passive investments in alternative investments.
Since 2007, Patrick has purchased distressed real estate assets, renovating and stabilizing them for long-term cash flow. He has raised over $50M to acquire a $600M+ portfolio including about 5,000 units in multifamily apartment communities in emerging markets across Texas and the southeastern U.S.
He has also diversified with a partnership in an energy portfolio that includes 100+ natural gas and oil wells in 5+ locations across 5 states.
Patrick is co-author of an Amazon #1 best-selling book, and he actively writes articles on investing and commercial real estate for Forbes and Inman. He holds both a BS and MS in Engineering, as well as an MBA.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Patriot’s Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word by Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel “DT” Del Toro Jr., T. L. Heyer
Jun 19, 2023
A Patriot's Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word by Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel "DT" Del Toro Jr., T. L. Heyer
https://amzn.to/3JgYeXW
An inspiring memoir of promises kept, overcoming obstacles, and what it means to sacrifice for others, written by a Special Warfare Operator with the US Air Force.
When Israel “DT” Del Toro, Jr.'s Humvee rolled over a roadside improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, he had one thought as he lost consciousness: I have to keep the promise I made to my dad. DT was orphaned at the age of fourteen, and on the night before his father died, he repeated the promise his dad had required of him: “Take care of your brothers and sisters.”
Throughout his childhood and into adulthood, DT indeed looked after his younger brother and sisters, even to his own detriment and sacrifice. When he enlisted in the Air Force, progressing in ranks as a skilled marksman calling airstrikes, his promise extended to his brothers and sisters in the Air Force―his fellow soldiers and brothers-in-arms.
When DT was injured in action, he lay in a coma for three months with third-degree burns on 80 percent of his body. He nearly died three times, and doctors predicted―if he survived―he would forever breathe with a respirator and never walk again. DT pushed through every limit to his full recovery, and he became the first 100 percent disabled veteran to reenlist in the Air Force.
DT's promise to his dad extends now to his fellow wounded warriors throughout the world as he advocates for awareness and affecting change in public policy for wounded, injured, and ill soldiers. He is a patriot who has kept his promise and changed the world with the spirit of his heart, soul, body, and mind.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life by Mark Matousek
Jun 18, 2023
Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life by Mark Matousek
https://amzn.to/43Qmybd
A lifelong Emerson lover, teacher, and spiritual seeker reveals how American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson’s twelve essential teachings hold the answer to living an authentic and fulfilling life, one that is in harmony with our souls.
Ralph Waldo Emerson was a spiritual revolutionary whose profound vision of human potential came to define the American character. Known as America’s original Stoic, he offered a radical message of optimism, authenticity, and self-realization that is more necessary today than ever.
In this timely, remarkable book, noted memoirist and teacher Mark Matousek reveals the depths of Emerson’s extraordinary wisdom, demonstrating how his timeless philosophy can help us navigate the challenges of contemporary life. Using personal stories, psychological research, and life lessons from Emerson and his contemporaries—including Thoreau and Whitman— he offers practical lessons in the art of living. In the following pages, you will discover:
Why Emerson should be considered America’s original stoic
How to dispel the illusion of our own powerlessness and turn toward boundless human potential
Practical tools for cultivating happiness in a fragile, unpredictable, dangerous world
The gifts of self-reliance and spiritual renewal necessary for thriving
A roadmap to discovering essential wisdom on living an authentic and meaningful life
Emerson’s far-reaching vision of excellence and spiritual flourishing is the medicine we need to heal ourselves. “Trust yourself,” he teaches. “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” This philosophy of hope, known as transcendentalism, is the vein of gold in the American psyche.Lessons from an American Stoic helps us to reclaim our national treasure.
About the Author
Mark Matousek is an award-winning author of eight books, Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story, The Boy He Left Behind, When You’re Falling, Dive, Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life, Dialogues with a Modern Mystic, Ethical Wisdom for Friends, Mother of the Unseen World, and Writing To Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery. He was the co-editor on the book Still Here by Ram Dass.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chase Friedman, Founder of Vanquish Media Group on Brand Strategy And Impact Marketing For Purpose-Driven Organizations
Jun 17, 2023
Chase Friedman, Founder of Vanquish Media Group on Brand Strategy And Impact Marketing For Purpose-Driven Organizations
vanquishmediagroup.com
Vanquish Media Group empowers purpose-driven brands to achieve sustainable growth and societal impact through impact marketing strategies and solutions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Octopus on a Treadmill: Women. Success. Health. Happiness by Gifty Enright
Jun 16, 2023
Octopus on a Treadmill: Women. Success. Health. Happiness by Gifty Enright
Giftyenright.com
https://amzn.to/3Jjao2t
Stop the Overwhelm and Journey Into Freedom Now
“Every working mother needs to read this book, if for nothing else, to know that you are not alone and to have a good laugh, as it is hilarious in parts. I wish I’d had this book when I was starting out – it is a celebration of all women.’’ -Joanna Lumley, OBE
Women. Success. Health. Happiness.
Are you a busy working mother who’s tired of being tired? Are you wondering what happened to the vibrant woman you were? Pack up the pills and pick up this roadmap to health and well-being now!
Octopus on a Treadmill will teach you:
How the right foods can heal and make you feel great.
How a little exercise improves every area of your life.
How to stabilise and transform your emotional wellbeing.
How and why to make space for spirituality.
How to manage your time and fit it all in.
Gifty Enright, a successful working mother of two, found herself at a Harley Street clinic. She’d presented the doctor with her spreadsheet of 14 ‘women’s’ symptoms and was promptly offered HRT and a hysterectomy.
But, rather than swallow the diagnosis along with the pills and surgery, Gifty had an epiphany; it was her lifestyle rather than her biology that was causing the imbalance in her hormones and her ability to live her best life.
For years, like so many other women of her generation who had been told they could ‘have it all’, Gifty had been racing like an Octopus on a Treadmill from dawn till dusk juggling family, career and the endless demands of modern life, to the detriment of her health.
In this enlightening, often laugh out loud self-help book, Gifty shares the secrets of how she turned her life around by taking a holistic approach to healing. She transformed her physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
Working with rather than against her body, Gifty kissed her 14 symptoms goodbye, while remaining at the top of her game both at home and at work. Backed up by rigorous research, Gifty provides a roadmap to your best self.
This book is a must-read for working women who wish to look life squarely in the eye and say, ‘Bring. It. On.’
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – So Good They Call You a Fake: Command Attention, Monetize Your Talent Stack, and Become the Uncontested Authority in Your Niche by Joshua Lisec
Jun 16, 2023
So Good They Call You a Fake: Command Attention, Monetize Your Talent Stack, and Become the Uncontested Authority in Your Niche by Joshua Lisec
https://amzn.to/465jo4X
Lisecghostwriting.com
They call you a fake because you're the best.
"What Joshua Lisec helped me do to launch my book, my brand, and my telehealth business has brought me visibility, attention, and engagement and has allowed me to further my mission on a scale that I never imagined possible. Few people know how to generate consistent, predictable results so good they start an internet firestorm that spreads your name further than you could have on your own. If you, too, would like success beyond your wildest dreams, read this book and do as Joshua says."
- Philip Ovadia, MD, Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Award-Winning, #1 Bestselling Author of Stay off My Operating Table (20,000+ Copies Sold)
Being called a fake is the last rite of passage on the internet.
In the relentless pursuit of excellence, you only know you've arrived when you have "haterz"-your most valuable marketers. So Good They Call You a Fake is how you get there. This book teaches step-by-step with no steps skipped how to get the visibility you've already earned, become an energy monster who thrives on all kinds of attention, and then monetize that attention to the max.
The Definitive Guide to Creating Books, Courses, Coaching, and Services that Get Results So Good People Can't Believe They're Legit
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fires in the Dark: Healing the Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison
Jun 15, 2023
Fires in the Dark: Healing the Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison
https://amzn.to/43Hcwcu
The acclaimed author of An Unquiet Mind considers the age-old quest for relief from psychological pain and the role of the exceptional healer in the journey back to health.
“To treat, even to cure, is not always to heal.” In this expansive cultural history of the treatment and healing of mental suffering, Kay Jamison writes about psychotherapy, what makes a great healer, and the role of imagination and memory in regenerating the mind. From the trauma of the battlefields of the twentieth century, to those who are grieving, depressed, or with otherwise unquiet minds, to her own experience with bipolar illness, Jamison demonstrates how remarkable psychotherapy and other treatments can be when done well.
She argues that not only patients but doctors must be healed. She draws on the example of W.H.R. Rivers, the renowned psychiatrist who treated poet Siegfried Sassoon and other World War I soldiers, and discusses the long history of physical treatments for mental illness, as well as the ancient and modern importance of religion, ritual, and myth in healing the mind. She looks at the vital role of artists and writers, as well as exemplary figures, such as Paul Robeson, who have helped to heal us as a people.
Fires in the Dark is a beautiful meditation on the quest and adventure of healing the mind, on the power of accompaniment, and the necessity for knowledge.
About the Author
Kay Redfield Jamison (born June 22, 1946) is an American clinical psychologist and writer. Her work has centered on bipolar disorder, which she has had since her early adulthood. She holds a post of Professor of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is an Honorary Professor of English at the University of St Andrews.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully by Morrie Schwartz
Jun 15, 2023
The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully by Morrie Schwartz
https://amzn.to/42BycFu
From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life.
Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale?
Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, explores these questions and many more in this profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone's lifetime. Morrie draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend, and sage to offer us a road map to navigate our futures.
A great companion to Tuesdays with Morrie or the perfect introduction to Morrie's thoughtful philosophies, The Wisdom of Morrie is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes, and advice, told in Morrie's reassuring, calm, and timeless voice. Let The Wisdom of Morrie be your guide in exploring deep questions of how to live and how to love.
The hardcover edition of The Wisdom of Morrie has a beautiful interior design: each chapter opener is printed in ink with a subtle ombré effect.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain by Brett Crozier, Michael Vlessides
Jun 14, 2023
Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain by Brett Crozier, Michael Vlessides
https://amzn.to/3Jc6GHO
Inspiring lessons learned from a lifetime of honor, service, and leadership from Captain Brett Crozier, the former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and renowned Navy officer.
Amid one of the darkest times in American history, it was a moment that captured the attention of the nation. Brett Crozier, captain of the most powerful and prestigious aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, walked off his ship for the last time while thousands of his sailors saluted and chanted his name in admiration.
This remarkable moment occurred after Crozier made the decision to try to protect his sailors by pleading with his superiors for help when COVID-19 swept through the vessel. Two days later, he was relieved of command.
Now, Crozier reflects on his life, career, and commitment to doing the right thing in a book that celebrates the power of kindness, the importance of teamwork, and the value of standing up for what you believe in. Through a series of captivating stories set all around the world, Crozier takes us along on the grand adventures of his extraordinary career and introduces the incredible people he met along the way.
From his days as fighter pilot facing near-death experiences to commandeering suspected pirate vessels in the Persian Gulf, and of course, seizing any opportunity to enjoy one of his favorite hobbies—surfing—Crozier distills the lessons he has learned and the principles that have guided him, showing how you can apply them to your personal and professional life.
About the Author
Brett Crozier grew up in Santa Rosa, California, graduated from the United States Naval Academy, and embarked on a thirty-year career in the Navy, flying dozens of combat missions over Iraq and leading at the highest levels of operational command. He served as the Commanding Officer of a combat F/A-18 strike fighter squadron, the world’s largest and most advanced communications ship USS Blue Ridge, and ultimately the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt before retiring from the Navy in 2022.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Personal Revolution: How to Be Happy, Change Your Life, and Do That Thing You’ve Always Wanted to Do by Allison Task
Jun 13, 2023
Personal Revolution: How to Be Happy, Change Your Life, and Do That Thing You've Always Wanted to Do by Allison Task
https://amzn.to/3X33mUW
Allisontask.com
It's time to take charge of your life--and do that thing you've always wanted to do.
Personal (R)evolution is your very own life coach in your pocket. Best-selling author and coach Allison Task will help you take control of your life and move from where you are now to where you want to be.
Inside this refreshing how-to book filled with humor, inspiration, real-world client examples and tools, Task will help you:
Create a clear vision for what you want out of life, so you know where you're going and why you're going there.
Remove the frustrating blocks that are holding you back from achieving your goals and replace them with positivity, possibility, and momentum.
Develop a detailed weekly action plan that will drive you to where you want to be.
Build and nurture the network that will help you create your future.
This book is your step-by- step guidebook to clarify the vision you have for yourself, believe that it's possible, and pursue it.
If you're ready to go after a better life, you are ready for Personal (R)evolution.
About the Author
Allison Task is a bestselling author and life coach who has helped hundreds of people radically transform their lives by pursuing meaningful personal and career goals. Prior to coaching, Allison was an on-camera cooking host, cookbook author, and marketing executive. She has a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University, a coaching certificate and Master’s Degree from New York University, and a culinary degree from the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives with her husband and their four children in Montclair, N.J.
In addition to writing "Personal (R)evolution", Allison is the author of "You Can Trust A Skinny Cook", "Lighten Up, America!" and was a contributor to "Cook Yourself Thin." She was a co-host of Lifetime's Cook Yourself Thin and TLC's Home Made Simple, and host of Yahoo's "Blue Ribbon Hunter".
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America by Brendan Ballou
Jun 12, 2023
Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America by Brendan Ballou
https://amzn.to/3oT6KW6
The authoritative exposé of private equity: what it is, how it kills businesses and jobs, how the government helps, and how we stop it
Private equity surrounds us. Firms like Blackstone, Carlyle, and KKR are among the largest employers in America and hold assets that rival those of small countries. Yet few understand what these firms are or how they work.
In Plunder, Brendan Ballou explains how private equity has reshaped American business by raising prices, reducing quality, cutting jobs, and shifting resources from productive to unproductive parts of the economy. Ballou vividly illustrates how many private equity firms buy up retailers, medical practices, prison services, nursing-home chains, and mobile-home parks, among other businesses, using little of their own money to do it and avoiding debt and liability for their actions. Forced to take on huge debts and pay extractive fees, companies purchased by private equity firms are often left bankrupt, or shells of their former selves, with consequences to communities that long depended on them.
Perhaps most startling is Ballou’s insight into how this is happening with the active support of various arms of the government. But, as Ballou reveals in an agenda for reining in the industry, private equity can be stopped from wreaking further havoc.
About the Author
Brendan Ballou is a federal prosecutor and served as Special Counsel for Private Equity in the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. He graduated from Columbia University and Stanford Law School.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Suck It Up Cupcake: Stop Screwing Yourself and Get the Life You Want by Dennis McCurdy
Jun 11, 2023
Suck It Up Cupcake: Stop Screwing Yourself and Get the Life You Want by Dennis McCurdy
https://amzn.to/3P4DQgc
A better life awaits…
…if you could only get out of your own way.
Are you your own worst enemy?
This is a book about fear, determination, self-defeating mindsets, and how to overcome every obstacle that life puts in your way.
Dennis was not an overachiever. Finishing high school eighth from the bottom of his class, he went off to Vietnam to fight for his country. When he returned, at age 24, he sold hot dogs and donuts. Broke and depressed, wasn’t how he wanted to spend his life.
He had two things going for him.
Dennis wasn’t afraid to work hard and learn (and teach himself) what he needed.
In twelve years, he built several (real estate and other) businesses and was worth over (1) one million dollars.
Designing the life you want is about learning to problem solve in ways most people never consider. This book will give you insights into yourself and what you need to succeed.
You’ll learn how to:
Stop waiting and start
Pay Attention, learn to know yourself
The Compound Effect will move you forward step by step- will show you that every action moves you (Powerful concept)
The potential of the Law of Association
Master the power of Deliberate Practice
And much more
This book is about solutions.
You’ll love this personal development book, because Dennis speaks from the heart, isn’t afraid of the truth, and shows you the path.
About the Author
A self-employed businessman since the age of 23; Dennis understands what it takes to be successful; his company, McCurdy Group, was awarded the prestigious 5 Star Designation in 2003. Dennis has started 10 businesses, and has owned millions of dollar in real estate.
As president of Adam Beck Institute, he speaks frequently about personal development and growth. His 5-week workshop, Find A Way, was developed for individuals who want to invigorate their life, reach for their dreams, and learn new ways to achieve... Those who have attended his presentations agree–Dennis is a practical and down-to-earth coach/guide. No frills just lots of meat and potatoes.
Dennis is the author of; Find, A Way, A Guide to Getting The Most From Life, and 52 Ways To Find A Way and he is currently working on his third book, “Suck it Up Cupcake, How to Stop Screwing Yourself and Get the Life You Want”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Darren Tessitore, CEO of Thrive Review, How to Build Better SEO Rankings With Reviews
Jun 10, 2023
Darren Tessitore, CEO of Thrive Review, How to Build Better SEO Rankings With Reviews
Thrivereviews.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Who’s Your Founding Father?: One Man’s Epic Quest to Uncover the First, True Declaration of Independence by David Fleming
Jun 09, 2023
Who's Your Founding Father?: One Man’s Epic Quest to Uncover the First, True Declaration of Independence by David Fleming
https://amzn.to/43Kx0k2
A centuries-old secret document might unravel the origin story of America and reveal the intellectual crime of the millennia in this epic dive into our country’s history to discover the first, true Declaration of Independence.
In 1819 John Adams came across a stunning story in his hometown Essex Register that he breathlessly described to his political frenemy Thomas Jefferson as “one of the greatest curiosities and one of the deepest mysteries that ever occurred to me…entitled the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. The genuine sense of America at that moment was never so well expressed before, nor since.” The story claimed that a full 14 months before Jefferson crafted his own Declaration of Independence, a misfit band of zealous Scots-Irish patriots, whiskey-loving Princeton scholars and a fanatical frontier preacher in a remote corner of North Carolina had become the first Americans to formally declare themselves “free and independent” from England.
Composed during a clandestine all-night session inside the Charlotte courthouse, the Mecklenburg Declaration was signed on May 20, 1775—a date that’s still featured on the state flag of North Carolina. A year later, in 1776, Jefferson is believed to have plagiarized the MecDec while composing his own, slightly more famous Declaration and then, as he was wont to do, covered the whole thing up. Which is exactly why Adams always insisted the MecDec needed to be “thoroughly investigated” and “more universally made known to the present and future generation.” Eleven U.S. Presidents and many of today’s most respected historical scholars agree.
Now, with Who’s Your Founding Father?, David Fleming picks up where Adams left off, leaving no archive, no cemetery, no bizarre clue or wild character (and definitely no Dunkin’ Donuts) unexplored while traveling the globe to bring to life one of the most fantastic, important—and controversial—stories in American history.In 1819 John Adams came across a stunning story in his hometown Essex Register. He breathlessly described it to his political frenemy Thomas Jefferson as “one of the greatest curiosities and one of the deepest mysteries that ever occurred to me…entitled the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. The genuine sense of America at that moment was never so well expressed before, nor since.” The story claimed that a full 14 months before Jefferson crafted his own Declaration of Independence, a misfit band of zealous Scots-Irish patriots, whiskey-loving Princeton scholars, and a fanatical frontier preacher had joined forces in a remote corner of North Carolina to become the first Americans to formally declare themselves “free and independent” from England.
Composed during a clandestine all-night session inside the Charlotte courthouse, the Mecklenburg Declaration, aka the MecDec, was signed on May 20, 1775—a date that’s still featured on the state flag of North Carolina. About a year later, in 1776, Jefferson is believed to have plagiarized the MecDec while composing his own, slightly more famous Declaration, and then, as he was wont to do, covered the whole thing up. Which is why Adams always insisted the MecDec needed to be “thoroughly investigated” and “more universally made known to the present and future generation.” Eleven U.S. Presidents and many of today’s most respected historical scholars agree. Now, with Who’s Your Founding Father?, David Fleming picks up where Adams’ investigation left off. Fleming leaves no archive, cemetery, bizarre clue, conspiracy theory, or wild character unexplored as he travels the globe and shines new light on one of the most fantastic, important—and controversial—stories in American history.
About the Author
David Fleming is a senior writer at ESPN. During the last three decades at Sports Illustrated,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ken Paskins, Founder of GCE Strategic Consulting and The Shift Spot
Jun 08, 2023
Ken Paskins, Founder of GCE Strategic Consulting and The Shift Spot
Theshiftspot.com
GCEstrategicconsulting.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – David Hernandez, Head of U.S. Operations, Elecosoft Interview
Jun 08, 2023
David Hernandez, Head of U.S. Operations, Elecosoft Interview
Elecosoft.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Pink, CEO of SmartPM Automated Project Controls™ and Schedule Analytics Software Interview
Jun 06, 2023
Michael Pink, CEO of SmartPM Automated Project Controls™ and Schedule Analytics Software Interview
Smartpmtech.com
Founded in 2016 by industry analytics experts, SmartPM Technologies Inc. is the leading construction project analytics provider headquartered in Atlanta. SmartPM™ launched its cloud based software in 2019 and is the only schedule analytics solution designed specifically for the construction industry by industry experts.
SmartPM drives project management with essential data from the construction schedule and then analyzes it via proprietary Schedule Intelligence™ Technology, automating time-consuming project and schedule reviews while extracting meaningful insights to reduce delays and overruns. By detecting problems before they arise, SmartPM keeps projects on time, on budget and out of court.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Divine Turbulence: Navigating the Amorphous Winds of Life by Gary Lee Price, Bridget Cook-Burch
Jun 05, 2023
https://amzn.to/3WSkWuW
Yourinspiredstory.com
In Divine Turbulence, little six-year-old Gary loses his mother and stepfather to murder-suicide on a U.S. Army base in Germany. Shipped back to the States, he’s launched from the frying pan into a fiery den of torture, abuse, and enslavement.
Can Gary, a victim of unthinkable evil, become better instead of bitter? The answer places the rising artist and sculptor on a miraculous quest to fulfill Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl's dream with a symbol of responsibility at a time when the world seems to need it most.
Gary Lee Price’s memoir proves that even amid tragedy and terror, choices upon choices shape our destinies. A greater call resides within each of us. The only question . . . will we answer it?
Written with New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Bridget Cook-Burch, this unforgettable story reveals how remarkably the past shapes the present but does not have to dictate the future of any life . . . or that of the planet.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Crow Mary: A Novel by Kathleen Grissom
Jun 03, 2023
Crow Mary: A Novel by Kathleen Grissom
https://amzn.to/3C8u3On
The New York Times bestselling author of the “touching” (The Boston Globe) book club classics The Kitchen House and the “emotionally rewarding” (Booklist) Glory Over Everything returns with a sweeping saga inspired by the true story of Crow Mary—an indigenous woman torn between two worlds in 19th-century North America.
In 1872, sixteen-year-old Goes First, a Crow Native woman, marries Abe Farwell, a white fur trader. He gives her the name Mary, and they set off on the long trip to his trading post in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada. Along the way, she finds a fast friend in a Métis named Jeannie; makes a lifelong enemy in a wolfer named Stiller; and despite learning a dark secret of Farwell’s past, falls in love with her husband.
The winter trading season passes peacefully. Then, on the eve of their return to Montana, a group of drunken whiskey traders slaughters forty Nakota—despite Farwell’s efforts to stop them. Mary, hiding from the hail of bullets, sees the murderers, including Stiller, take five Nakota women back to their fort. She begs Farwell to save them, and when he refuses, Mary takes two guns, creeps into the fort, and saves the women from certain death. Thus, she sets off a whirlwind of colliding cultures that brings out the worst and best in the cast of unforgettable characters and pushes the love between Farwell and Crow Mary to the breaking point.
From an author with a “stirring and uplifting” (David R. Gillham, New York Times bestselling author) voice, Crow Mary sweeps across decades and the landscape of the upper West and Canada, showcasing the beauty of the natural world, while at the same time probing the intimacies of a marriage and one woman’s heart.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life; Told Through My Journey to the Toughest Race in the World by Karen Brown
Jun 03, 2023
Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life; Told Through My Journey to the Toughest Race in the World by Karen Brown
https://amzn.to/3qo3baD
Yourexponentialresults.com
Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life
Reviewed by Brian Tracy, Author of Eat that Frog! "This fast-moving, enjoyable book shows you how to overcome every obstacle and achieve any goal you can set for yourself." Karen Brown is an expert on transforming beliefs to achieve goals and dreams. She identified the 7 keys of achievement, through the process of accomplishing her own goal - finishing the toughest race in the world, the IRONMAN World Championship and overcoming her own limiting beliefs. Karen is CEO of a business psychology coaching company, a best-selling author, keynote speaker and ultra-athlete.Synopsis:What fears and limiting beliefs keep you from achieving the life you want? Everyone suffers inaction from limiting beliefs: "I can't possibly do that" or "I don't have enough (money, time, ability) to do that." Unlimiting Your Beliefs is the key to conquering those negative voices you're holding onto.
Karen Brown, business psychology coach, speaker and ultra-athlete, shares proven strategies to transform your limiting beliefs and achieve any goal or dream. Unlimiting Your Beliefs is a success manual that puts the 7 powerful keys to achievement right at your fingertips so you can make any dream possible for yourself. You already possess the power to achieve anything you desire; unlimit your beliefs to tap into it.
After struggling with her own limiting beliefs and fears, Karen discovered her true potential by finishing the most difficult race in the world, the IRONMAN World Championship, accomplishing a goal she'd held for 28 years.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tom Clancy Flash Point (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) by Don Bentley
Jun 02, 2023
Tom Clancy Flash Point (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) by Don Bentley
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – It’s Your Story to Tell: Essays on Identity From a Messy Life Well Lived by Maryann Lombardi
Jun 02, 2023
It's Your Story to Tell: Essays on Identity From a Messy Life Well Lived by Maryann Lombardi
https://amzn.to/45Cvsup
“Our lives don’t unfold like a novel—they are episodic, and don’t always have a clean narrative. Our lives are a collection of essays.”
When you identify yourself, where do you begin? Which labels do you use, where did they come from? Do you define yourself or are you living a narrative someone else created for you? Why do we need labels in the first place? Author Maryann Lombardi shares her experiences and insights answering these questions and more. In It’s Your Story to Tell: Essays on Identity from a Messy Life Well Lived, readers can witness how Lombardi learn to tells her story so they can explore how to tell their own.
Lombardi’s essays cover
Gender identity and what it means to be a women
The power of the mother child bond
How family history drives family dynamics
The discombobulation marriage, divorce, and dating again has on your identity
The hijinks of many wild trips across the world
It’s Your Story to Tell: Essays on Identity from a Messy Life Well Lived by Maryann Lombardi is a guide for readers who are ready to rethink the narratives they tell themselves, who owns their stories, and how to take them back.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlock Your Potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dream Life in the Modern World by Jeff Lerner
Jun 01, 2023
Unlock Your Potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dream Life in the Modern World by Jeff Lerner
https://amzn.to/3IQQ7ki
We all know the world has changed dramatically in the 21st century. The opportunities that defined past generations and steered their course through life (aka "The American Dream") just aren't out there for us anymore.
Today, 54% of college graduates regret choosing to invest in a degree, over 70% of Americans detest their jobs (part of why they change jobs every 20 months on average), and 2 out of 3 of Americans will never be able to stop working and retire.
But what are we supposed to do? Is there an alternative to the "system of systems" we live in: school, college (debt), job, different job, more different jobs, 401K/pension, retire (hopefully but probably not)? And if there is an alternative can it really work for everyone regardless of where they currently are in the system? Is there something else out there that works equally well for the 18-year-old deciding whether or not to go to college, the 45-year-old questioning his/her career path, the 65-year-old who is way short of being able to retire, and anyone else feeling dazed and confused in the modern world?
In Unlock Your Potential, author and entrepreneur Jeff Lerner answers those questions with a resounding YES! He shows readers how the failings of our education, employment, and retirement systems have opened doors most people didn't even know exist. And, most important, he'll show YOU how to step through those doors—where they exist, how they work, what it takes to go through them, and what's on the other side.
Jeff is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of ENTRE Institute, the world’s fastest growing education company and the first institute of higher learning dedicated to entrepreneurialism. Now, he is sharing his story and lessons learned from his own rags-to-riches journey from a broke musician to a $100 million entrepreneur. In this book, you'll discover “digital real estate—an asset that generates income, builds wealth, and supports any life you choose to live—along with strategies any employee, business owner, retiree, child, etc. can use to escape the broken system and create their dream life in the modern world.
Let Unlock Your Potential serve as the blueprint: a master key to unlocking your full potential and living a life no one told you was possible. Herein lies the key for anyone, anywhere in the world to escape the broken system and create a quality of life that was unimaginable a generation ago.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – O C E A N by Anastasia Lindsey
Jun 01, 2023
O C E A N by Anastasia Lindsey
https://amzn.to/3qknmWW
The book of waves, never told before secrets, and the restorative nature of love.
Just like the depth of the ocean, this book takes you deep into the mind of author Anastasia Lindsey, where you will not only unlock her secrets and wonders of life, but that of your own too, washing away the pain and heartbreak, and energetically transforming into a state of healing. O C E A N allows you to get lost and be an explorer of the wonders that come once you make it safely to shore, where your soul is met with serenity.
In O C E A N, we experience the opportunity of connection and to grow with our emotions, to expand past fear as vast as the sea, and become in flow with creation and unconditional love, just like the ocean.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Doug Milburn CEO of Advanced Glazings Interview on Vision and Being an Serial Entrepreneur
May 31, 2023
Doug Milburn CEO of Advanced Glazings Interview on Vision and Being an Serial Entrepreneur
AdvancedGlazings.com
Doug Milburn Bio
As a long-time entrepreneur and innovator, Dr. Doug Milburn thrives on solving problems. For more than 35 years, he has brought his vision and passion to manufacturing, engineering, software development and process engineering. Throughout his leadership, Dr. Milburn has aimed to create great workplaces by shaping a company’s success through corporate values and ethical guidelines.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, , Dr. Milburn earned his undergraduate and Master’s degree in physics at Mount Allison University, before finishing his studies with a PhD in mechanical engineering at the University of Waterloo.
In 1995, Dr. Milburn and his wife Michelle co-founded Advanced Glazings, which developed and manufactures SOLERA light diffusing glass, which enables architects to create beautifully daylighted buildings that are incredibly energy efficient.
In 2001, Dr. Milburn co-founded Protocase with Steve Lilley. Protocase helps engineers, innovators and scientists accelerate their project timelines by manufacturing custom metal enclosures and parts in 2-3 days, with no minimum order requirements.
Lilley and Dr. Milburn took the entrepreneurial leap once more in 2014, with the start of 45Drives. As a new enterprise company, 45Drives helps companies manage and scale their data-storage needs with ultra-large storage servers and clusters that are powerful, flexible and affordable.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dead Drop (A Handler Thriller) by M.P. Woodward
May 30, 2023
Dead Drop (A Handler Thriller) by M.P. Woodward
https://amzn.to/43vc2ph
International nuclear negotiations turns allies into enemies in this electrifying thriller from the author of The Handler.
Nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached a crisis point. The new American administration is determined to move ahead, but there are several stumbling blocks, not the least of which is Lieutenant Colonel Kasem Khalidi, the Iranian intelligence officer the CIA has hidden away in one of its safe houses.
As always, John and Meredith Dale are caught in the middle. Mossad—the Israeli intelligence agency—wants Meredith's help to find the lead Iranian rocket scientist; while John is in a desperate race to keep Kasem one step ahead of an Iranian hit squad.
They are pawns in an international chess game, and any player knows you cannot capture the king without sacrificing some pawns.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Carrasco ’67: A harrowing tale of an Imperialist Pig by Elaine Broun
May 30, 2023
Carrasco '67: A harrowing tale of an Imperialist Pig by Elaine Broun
https://amzn.to/43jmkJC
1967 Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay. Terrorism has no boundaries. Anyone can be a target.
Elaine Broun’s Carrasco 67’ tells the harrowing tale of one man’s journey to save his family — and himself.
Peter Gray was the golden child of the accounting world. Tall, blonde, blue eyed, and charismatic, he captivated all who crossed his path. After accepting a Managing Partner role with Pradman Industries, Peter quickly and passionately set out to both elevate the firm and conquer the social scene of the elite within the suburb of Carrasco, Uruguay.
The subject of terrorism, no thanks to the Tupamaros, was common fodder for the dinner table — Peter’s included. Dangerous encounters intermingled with daily living and the reign of terror began.
If your family was in imminent danger — and you had no idea where they were — what would you do? Would you fall apart? Give up? Or do everything in your power to keep them safe? The answer determines which side of the line you’re on between men and boys.
Evil has eyes everywhere. Is someone watching you?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I Love Mom: A Beautiful Gift for Mothers to Treasure & Gia Toddler-Preschool Series by Rachael Tarfman-Perez
May 28, 2023
I Love Mom: A Beautiful Gift for Mothers to Treasure & Gia Toddler-Preschool Series by Rachael Tarfman-Perez
https://amzn.to/3C56c20
Mothers are a universal symbol of love, care, and tenderness. In 'I Love Mom, ' you will find a heart-warming collection of photos and quotes from children all over the world sharing their reasons for loving their moms. From the first breaths we take to the milestones we achieve, our mothers are our unwavering support, our safe haven, and our forever heroines. This beautiful book is a tribute to all the amazing moms who make this world a better place, one hug at a time.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Setback or Stepping Stone? It’s Your Choice: “With all my might, it shall be done” by Wayne Faulkner
May 28, 2023
Setback or Stepping Stone? It's Your Choice: "With all my might, it shall be done" by Wayne Faulkner
https://amzn.to/3OHrRoE
"With All My Might," It Shall Be Done! A single-minded thought, an unwavering decision-making idea. Implementing the highest degree of effort and commitment humanly possible. Bring to bear every fiber of your being. A profound gut check measures your ability to stay the course and not turn back, no matter the difficulty. You will persevere in the face of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Author Wayne Faulkner's second book inspires and persuades readers to embrace their deepest level of faithfulness.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Breakneck: A Captivating Novel of Suspense (An Arliss Cutter Novel) by Marc Cameron
May 27, 2023
Breakneck: A Captivating Novel of Suspense (An Arliss Cutter Novel) by Marc Cameron
https://amzn.to/3WEEgvm
A train ride through the austere beauty of Alaska’s icy wilderness becomes a harrowing fight for survival at the Gateway to the Arctic in the thrilling new Arliss Cutter adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of TOM CLANCY POWER AND EMPIRE.
Off the northeast coast of Russia, the captain and crew of a small crabbing vessel are brutally murdered by members of Bratva, the Russian mafia—their bodies stuffed into crab pots and thrown overboard. The killers scuttle the vessel off the coast of Alaska and slip ashore.
In Washington, DC, Supreme Court Justice Charlotte Morehouse prepares for a trip to Alaska, unaware that a killer is waiting to take his revenge—by livestreaming her death to the world.
In Anchorage, Alaska, Deputy US Marshals Arliss Cutter and Lola Teariki are assigned to security detail at a judicial conference in Fairbanks. Lola is tasked with guarding Justice Townsend’s teenaged daughter while Cutter provides counter-surveillance. It’s a simple, routine assignment—until the mother and daughter decide to explore the Alaskan wilderness on the famous Glacier Discovery train. Hiding onboard are the Chechen terrorists, who launch a surprise attack. While they seize control of the engine, Cutter manages to escape with Justice Townsend by jumping off the moving train—and into the unforgiving wilderness.
With no supplies and no connection to the outside world, Cutter and the judge must cross a treacherous terrain to stay alive. Two of the terrorists are close behind. The others are on the train with the judge’s daughter—and they plan to execute her on camera. With so many lives at stake, Cutter knows there are only two options left: catch the train and kill them all . . . or all will be killed.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting
May 26, 2023
Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting
Scottwozniak.com
BIO:
Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting, has consulted with leaders on six continents, including Silicon
Valley startups, family enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies. Scott is a member of Mensa (international
high IQ society), reads over 200 books each year, and has written three books, with a fourth coming out
later in 2023.
He earned a master’s degree in business with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership and has worked
with some of the leading brands of our time, including multiple Silicon Valley “unicorns” and Nucor Steel.
He also spent eight years as an employee at the Chick-fil-A headquarters, working directly with the
founding family and executive team to design leadership development programs, set strategy, and lead
company-wide upgrades—and though he is not an employee there anymore, he regularly consults with
their leaders.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor
May 25, 2023
The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor
https://amzn.to/3MzsQ7M
Inspired by a remarkable true story, a young teacher evacuates children to safety across perilous waters, in a moving and triumphant new novel from New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor.
1940, Kent: Alice King is not brave or daring—she’s happiest finding adventure through the safe pages of books. But times of war demand courage, and as the threat of German invasion looms, a plane crash near her home awakens a strength in Alice she’d long forgotten. Determined to do her part, she finds a role perfectly suited to her experience as a schoolteacher—to help evacuate Britain’s children overseas.
1940, London: Lily Nichols once dreamed of using her mathematical talents for more than tabulating the cost of groceries, but life, and love, charted her a different course. With two lively children and a loving husband, Lily’s humble home is her world, until war tears everything asunder. With her husband gone and bombs raining down, Lily is faced with an impossible choice: keep her son and daughter close, knowing she may not be able to protect them, or enroll them in a risky evacuation scheme, where safety awaits so very far away.
When a Nazi U-boat torpedoes the S. S. Carlisle carrying a ship of children to Canada, a single lifeboat is left adrift in the storm-tossed Atlantic. Alice and Lily, strangers to each other—one on land, the other at sea—will quickly become one another’s very best hope as their lives are fatefully entwined.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ethics and Hidden Greed: Your Defense Against Unethical Strategies and Violations of Trust by Rob Docters, Hans Gieskes
May 25, 2023
Ethics and Hidden Greed: Your Defense Against Unethical Strategies and Violations of Trust by Rob Docters, Hans Gieskes
https://amzn.to/3MzVEwR
Trust. Loyalty. Friendship. These were once the building blocks of good business relationships. Today, it's becoming increasingly difficult to know whom to trust. How do we protect ourselves and our business interests from the unethical behaviours of others? Why doesn't intuition serve as the best guide for detecting unethical strategies?
Concern about falling victim to the tactics of unethical strategies is widespread. The authors connect time-honoured ethical principles to real-world cases and offer the building blocks and counter-strategies you need to fight greed: Knowing the five strategies of greed, and learning how to recognize them. Learning how trust really works, and being able to develop the skill of trusting with discernment. Applying, and being able to communicate, concrete, ethical rules.
Ethics and Hidden Greed will reassure readers that while unethical strategies may have increased in sophistication and grown harder to detect in recent years, there are still only five categories of these behaviours. The authors will demonstrate how to recognize the patterns employed by greedy players and provide tactics for combatting all of them.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fire Yourself First: Unchain Yourself from the Daily Grind, Create an Autonomous Business, and Do What You Love Next by Jeff Russell
May 24, 2023
Fire Yourself First: Unchain Yourself from the Daily Grind, Create an Autonomous Business, and Do What You Love Next by Jeff Russell
https://amzn.to/432QCA5
https://iapam.com/
Want Your Life Back?
Seventy percent of all doctor’s visits are linked to workplace stress. Too many people are overworked and overstressed. They want something more from life, but they’re not sure how to stop working long enough to make it a reality. Entrepreneurs want answers to their questions. How do they step back from a business they created? How can they enjoy all that life offers when work consumes their days?
Author Jeff Russell, a successful and serial entrepreneur, teaches entrepreneurs how to unchain themselves from the daily grind by creating a business that runs without them. Fire Yourself First provides the four-step plan to free up your time.
Get ready to discover how to:
Clarify your why to infuse more direction to your life and business
Hire an autonomous team who can run your business for you
Create dashboards and scorecards to help you and your team identify what winning looks like
Plan your exit to ensure your departure is strategic and successful
Gain the confidence you need to create a life you love. Begin the journey of Firing Yourself First, starting today.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick by Alexandra Watkins
May 22, 2023
Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick by Alexandra Watkins
https://amzn.to/3MrRlDU
Named a "Top 10 Branding Book by Branding Journal," and a "Top 10 Marketing Book" by Inc. Magazine, this is the ultimate guide to naming your product or business. The completely revised second edition has been updated throughout with twice as many resources as before, new stories (of both hits and flops), and an entirely new chapter on the power of names in the workplace.
Too many new companies and products have names that look like the results of a drunken Scrabble game (Xobni, Svbtle, Doostang). In this entertaining and engaging book, ace-naming consultant Alexandra Watkins explains how anyone--even noncreative types--can create memorable and effective brand names. No degree in linguistics required.
The heart of the book is Watkins's proven SMILE and SCRATCH Test. A great name makes you SMILE because it is Suggestive--evokes something about your brand; is Memorable--makes an association with the familiar; uses Imagery--aids memory through evocative visuals; has Legs--lends itself to a theme for extended mileage; and is Emotional--moves people.
A bad name, on the other hand, makes you SCRATCH your head because it is Spelling challenged--looks like a typo; is a Copycat--similar to competitors' names; is Restrictive--limits future growth; is Annoying--seems forced and frustrates customers; is Tame--feels flat, merely descriptive, and uninspired; suffers from the Curse of Knowledge--speaks only to insiders; and is Hard to pronounce--confuses and distances customers.
This 50 percent-new second edition has double the number of brainstorming tools and techniques, even more secrets and strategies to nab an available domain name, a brand-new chapter on how companies are using creative names around the office to add personality to everything from cafeterias to conference rooms, and much more.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Greg Sunvold, Founder of SunGlacial Biotics for Dog Health
May 22, 2023
Greg Sunvold, Founder of SunGlacial Biotics for Dog Health
Sunglacialbiotics.com
ABOUT DR. GREG
Dr. Greg has always had an interest in the health of animals. Growing up on a cattle farm in rural Minnesota, caring for animals has always come as second nature to him. Through watching the animals on the family farm, he noted many similarities and differences in their natural behaviors. He noticed that pets and farm animals alike benefitted from a highly nutritious diet that consisted of essential nutrients. He also noticed that the optimal type of diet varied based on not only species but also the life stage and challenges that the animal faced.
Inspired by his upbringing on the family farm, Dr. Greg attended Kansas State University where he began his Master’s research in the field of ruminant nutrition. Inspired by the cattle’s unique ability to convert grass (indigestible to humans) into a highly nutritious food product that humans could digest, Dr. Greg began his studies as a Ph.D. student at the University of Illinois. During his Ph.D. program, he researched the use of fermentable fibers in the diets of both cats and dogs. This research
sparked his interest in the area that was later to be called the microbiome, an area that he specializes in today. Good gut health is foundational to nearly every life stage and condition an animal may experience. Due to their significant impact on gut health, microbiome technologies underpin the design of all products made by his company, SunGlacial Biotics.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stalking Shakespeare: A Memoir of Madness, Murder, and My Search for the Poet Beneath the Paint by Lee Durkee
May 21, 2023
Stalking Shakespeare: A Memoir of Madness, Murder, and My Search for the Poet Beneath the Paint by Lee Durkee
https://amzn.to/42VgEF8
A darkly humorous and spellbinding detective story that chronicles one Mississippi man’s relentless search for an authentic portrait of William Shakespeare.
Following his divorce, down-and-out writer and Mississippi exile Lee Durkee holed himself up in a Vermont fishing shack and fell prey to a decades-long obsession with Shakespearian portraiture. It began with a simple premise: despite the prevalence of popular portraits, no one really knows what Shakespeare looked like. That the Bard of Avon has gotten progressively handsomer in modern depictions seems only to reinforce this point.
Stalking Shakespeare is Durkee’s fascinating memoir about a hobby gone awry, the 400-year-old myriad portraits attached to the famous playwright, and Durkee’s own unrelenting search for a lost picture of the Bard painted from real life. As Durkee becomes better at beguiling curators into testing their paintings with X-ray and infrared technologies, we get a front-row seat to the captivating mysteries—and unsolved murders—surrounding the various portraits rumored to depict Shakespeare.
Whisking us backward in time through layers of paint and into the pages of obscure books on the Elizabethans, Durkee travels from Vermont to Tokyo to Mississippi to DC and ultimately to London to confront the stuffy curators forever protecting the Bard’s image. For his part, Durkee is the adversary they didn’t know they had—a self-described dilettante with nothing to lose, the “Dan Brown of English portraiture.”
A lively, bizarre, and surprisingly moving blend of biography, art history, and madness, Stalking Shakespeare is as entertaining as it is rigorous and will forever change the way you look at one of history’s greatest cultural and literary icons.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World by Gretchen Rubin
May 20, 2023
Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World by Gretchen Rubin
https://amzn.to/434nbNE
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project discovers a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.
“Life in Five Senses invites us into the seismic shift toward a life grounded in sensation, vitality, and innate intelligence.”—GLENNON DOYLE, author of Untamed
“An inspiring and practical guide to living in the moment.”—SUSAN CAIN, author of Bittersweet and Quiet
For more than a decade, Gretchen Rubin had been studying happiness and human nature. Then, one day, a visit to her eye doctor made her realize that she’d been overlooking a key element of happiness: her five senses. She’d spent so much time stuck in her head that she’d allowed the vital sensations of life to slip away, unnoticed. This epiphany lifted her from a state of foggy preoccupation into a world rediscovered by seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.
In this journey of self-experimentation, Rubin explores the mysteries and joys of the five senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life. Drawing on cutting-edge science, philosophy, literature, and her own efforts to practice what she learns, she investigates the profound power of tuning in to the physical world.
From the simple pleasures of appreciating the magic of ketchup and adding favorite songs to a playlist, to more adventurous efforts like creating a daily ritual of visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art and attending Flavor University, Rubin show us how to experience each day with depth, delight, and connection. In the rush of daily life, she finds, our five senses offer us an immediate, sustainable way to cheer up, calm down, and engage the world around us—as well as a way to glimpse the soul and touch the transcendent.
Life in Five Senses is an absorbing, layered story of discovery filled with profound insights and practical suggestions about how to heighten our senses and use our powers of perception to live fuller, richer lives—and, ultimately, how to move through the world with more vitality and love.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing by Roy Peter Clark
May 19, 2023
Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing by Roy Peter Clark
https://amzn.to/3MKrvwh
America's favorite writing coach and bestselling author returns with an "indispensable" guide (Diana K. Sugg, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter) to writing clearly and honestly in a world full of lies, propaganda, and misinformation.
The darker and more dystopian the future appears, the more influential public writers become. But with so much content vying for our attention, and so much misinformation and propaganda polluting public discourse, how can writers break through the noise to inform an increasingly busy, stressed, and overwhelmed audience?
In Tell It Like It Is, bestselling author, writing coach, and teacher Roy Peter Clark offers a succinct and practical guide to writing with clarity, honesty, and conviction. By analyzing stellar writing samples from a diverse collection of public writers, Clark highlights and explains the tools journalists, scientists, economists, fact-checkers, even storytellers use to engage, inform, and hook readers, and how best to deploy them in a variety of contexts. In doing so, he provides answers to some of the most pressing questions facing writers today:
How do I make hard facts—about pandemics, wars, natural disasters, social justice—easy reading?
How do I get readers to pay attention to what they need to know?
How do I help contribute to a culture of writing that combats misinformation and propaganda?
How do I instill hope into the hearts and minds of readers?
With Clark's trademark wit, insight, and compassion, Tell It Like It Is offers a uniquely practical and engaging guide to public writing in unprecedented times—and an urgently needed remedy for a dangerously confused world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – David Goodman, V.P. of Marketing for Advantice Health Parent Company of the Kerasal Foot Care Line
May 19, 2023
David Goodman, V.P. of Marketing for Advantice Health Parent Company of the Kerasal Foot Care Line
Kerasal.com
David Goodman is Vice President of Marketing for Advantice Health, the parent company of Kerasal.
Kerasal is a complete foot care line that offers visible results. With Kerasal products, your feet will see a Visible Difference. For more product information and where to buy, visit Kerasal.com or Amazon.
Advantice Health is a rapidly growing OTC company, based in Cedar Knolls, NJ., with a well-known portfolio of brands including Kerasal, Amlactin, Triple Paste, Dermoplast, New Skin and Domeboro.
David is a Brand Marketing Leader with a unique combination of experience and leadership roles in large companies (Reckitt, Novartis, Bayer) as well as in a smaller PE owned organization. Under his guidance, brands received significant experience driving growth on established brands (Lysol, Alka-Seltzer, Aleve, Bayer Aspirin, MiraLax, etc.) as well as for emerging equities.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleash Your Moxie: A Girl’s Guide To Becoming Fiercely Bold, Incredibly Happy & Practically Superhuman by Crystal O’Connor
May 19, 2023
Unleash Your Moxie: A Girl's Guide To Becoming Fiercely Bold, Incredibly Happy & Practically Superhuman by Crystal O'Connor
https://amzn.to/3Mm7tqg
Richfitandhappy.com
Crystal O’Connor’s Unleash Your Moxie delivers a powerful punch of irreverent motivation with a twist of love and compassion. With a unique blend of saucy wisdom and street-smart advice based on her incredible experiences, she walks you through her insights into success, life, and money. She’ll show you how you too can transform your life practically overnight by changing the way you think and unleashing your Moxie to create success from the inside out.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Never Say Whatever: How Small Decisions Make a Big Difference by Richard A. Moran
May 18, 2023
Never Say Whatever: How Small Decisions Make a Big Difference by Richard A. Moran
https://amzn.to/42NCt9B
Life Is Choices. Make Them.
Calling in late to a Zoom meeting with kids playing in the background. Avoiding optional meetings. Dodging low-profile assignments. Giving H.R. lunch-and-learns a hard pass. There are countless ways we've become the apathetic version of our corporate selves―dismissing what seems unimportant with a big shrug emoji. Whatever. Who cares?
In Never Say Whatever, veteran author, radio host, and former college president Dr. Richard Moran reveals with stunning clarity why you should care: The W-word is a career killer. In fact, he likens it to the similarly NSFW F-bomb. It can be a whole sentence, an attitude, an "OK," or nothing at all. It's a word that comes in handy and can be habit forming, but the consequences of using it as your fallback response can have drastically negative results over time.
The numerous daily decisions we make, both at work and in life, are small chances to make big impact. Understanding this―and banishing that "meh" attitude―is key to success.
Written with unflinching honesty, humor, and interviews with corporate decision makers, Never Say Whatever offers a blueprint to help everyone understand why and how the choices we make, even the minor ones, are in fact pivotal to professional development and career trajectory. For young graduates just starting out to seasoned professionals seeking ways to reenergize their careers, it's a timely call to get on track, and stay on track, with boosted productivity, an impressive personal brand, and a fortified gameplan for a supercharged career.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Murder for Liar by Verlin Darrow
May 17, 2023
Murder for Liar by Verlin Darrow
https://amzn.to/3MhClbH
Tom is dangerously close to discovering where his threshold is-the point of no return for his sanity. His encounter with the killer represents one more bizarre hot potato he's forced to juggle instead of filing away neatly. It's not one too many, but what if the next one is? And could all the coincidences that keep happening to Tom be nothing more than that? Could a young woman named Zig-Zag really be an angel? How could a dog lead Tom to one of the most important clues? The questions pile up, much as the murders do.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom by Sharon Salzberg
May 17, 2023
Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom by Sharon Salzberg
https://amzn.to/41DIe8E
Merging the insights of inspiring voices with her own understanding of mindfulness, New York Times bestselling author Sharon Salzberg shows us how we can recover from the emotional effects of crisis.
When confronted with pain and obstacles, we often shrink back and contract out of fear and disappointment. That can become a way of life.
In Real Life, Sharon Salzberg lets us know it doesn’t have to be that way.
When we feel alone, cut off, or trapped, we can let those difficulties steer us onto a path toward an authentic, flourishing life―living in a way that allows us to find the wholeness that lies within. Even when we’re alone, a sense of community can accompany us through the stormy times. Our words, hearts, and actions can line up with a larger vision, rather than the smaller views our anxious, fearful thoughts arouse in us.
To live in a less constricted way―with a more spacious, open sense of possibility, creativity, connection, and joy―Salzberg says we need to get real about what’s most important, to ask ourselves, “What do I most deeply yearn for?” “What would I benefit from letting go of?” “What do I believe is possible for me?”
We accomplish the journey to expansive freedom (Real Life) through developing tools like mindful awareness, friendship, and a greater sense of purpose/aspiration. We learn to:
• take some risks with what we dare to imagine
• take an interest in internal states we might normally try to avoid
• take an interest in people we might normally try to avoid
Real Life is about the journey we make when we decide to live the life that speaks to our innermost longing to live free.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Crooked: The Roaring ’20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator, and the Birth of the American Political Scandal by Nathan Masters
May 17, 2023
Crooked: The Roaring '20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator, and the Birth of the American Political Scandal by Nathan Masters
https://amzn.to/436XNXD
The riveting, forgotten narrative of the most corrupt attorney general in American history and the maverick senator who stopped at nothing to take him down
Many tales from the Jazz Age reek of crime and corruption. But perhaps the era’s greatest political fiasco—one that resulted in a nationwide scandal, a public reckoning at the Department of Justice, the rise of J. Edgar Hoover, and an Oscar-winning film—has long been lost to the annals of history. In Crooked, Nathan Masters restores this story of murderers, con artists, secret lovers, spies, bootleggers, and corrupt politicians to its full, page-turning glory.
Newly elected to the Senate on a promise to root out corruption, Burton "Boxcar Burt" Wheeler sets his sights on ousting Attorney General Harry Daugherty, puppet-master behind President Harding’s unlikely rise to power. Daugherty is famous for doing whatever it takes to keep his boss in power, and his cozy relations with bootleggers and other scofflaws have long spawned rumors of impropriety. But when his constant companion and trusted fixer, Jess Smith, is found dead of a gunshot wound in the apartment the two men share, Daugherty is suddenly thrust into the spotlight, exposing the rot consuming the Harding administration to a shocked public.
Determined to uncover the truth in the ensuing investigation, Wheeler takes the prosecutorial reins and subpoenas a rogue’s gallery of witnesses—convicted felons, shady detectives, disgraced officials—to expose the attorney general’s treachery and solve the riddle of Jess Smith’s suspicious death. With the muckraking senator hot on his trail, Daugherty turns to his greatest weapon, the nascent Federal Bureau of Investigation, whose eager second-in-command, J. Edgar Hoover, sees opportunity amidst the chaos.
Packed with political intrigue, salacious scandal, and no shortage of lessons for our modern era of political discord, Nathan Masters’ thrilling historical narrative shows how this intricate web of inconceivable crookedness set the stage for the next century of American political scandals.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases by James J. Brosnahan
May 15, 2023
Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases by James J. Brosnahan
https://amzn.to/41QXIq5
Follow a trial lawyer’s career through the demanding, often controversial, and suspenseful world of jury trials, tension-filled appeals and the different worlds of courtrooms, jail cells, corporate boardrooms, and law firms. Each of the cases in the nineteen chapters were selected from a total of his 150 jury trials to reflect issues of current importance, including refugees on the Mexican border, gargantuan gender battles inside one of the largest corporations in the world, sexual taboos on national television, accusations of terrorism, government agents who cheat, innocent prisoners in our jails, the constitutional right to speak and print the truth, bringing law to a war zone, poverty and murder on Native American Reservations, current problems of hunger in America, and more.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Making It Home: Life Lessons from a Season of Little League by Teresa Strasser
May 14, 2023
Making It Home: Life Lessons from a Season of Little League by Teresa Strasser
https://amzn.to/3nXnSJE
An achingly heartfelt and surprisingly funny memoir about family, grief, and moving forward by an award-winning writer and TV personality.
When her brother dies from cancer, and then her mother just four months later, Teresa Strasser has no one to mourn with but her irresponsible, cantankerous, trailerpark-dwelling father. He claims not to remember her chaotic childhood, but he’s a devoted grandpa, so as her son embarks on his first season pitching in Little League, Teresa and Nelson form a grief group of two in beach chairs lined up behind the first base line.
There are no therapeutically trained facilitators and no rules other than those dictated by the Little League of America, and the human heart. For Teresa and her father, the stages of grief are the draft, the regular season, and the playoffs. One season of baseball becomes the framework for a memoir about family, loss, and the fundamentals of baseball and life. They cheer, talk smack about other teams, scream at each other in the parking lot, and care way too much about Little League.
Making It Home is a bracingly honest journey through grief, self-doubt, and anxiety armed with humor and optimism. After all, America’s pastime may be just a game, but it always leaves room for redemption, even at the bottom of the lineup.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – E. Jean Carroll Trial of Trump Commentary and All the President’s Women: Donald Trump and the Making of a Predator by Barry Levine and Monique El-Faizy
May 13, 2023
E. Jean Carroll Trial of Trump Commentary and All the President's Women: Donald Trump and the Making of a Predator by Barry Levine and Monique El-Faizy
https://amzn.to/3O69N7x
With groundbreaking interviews, behind-the-scenes reporting, and never-before-seen photos, All the President's Women records 43 new allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump, including that of E. Jean Carroll, the woman at the center of the civil trial that found Trump liable for sexual abuse in 2023.
During his 2016 presidential run, the revelation of the Access Hollywood tape and subsequent allegations of sexual misconduct lodged against Donald Trump looked like they might doom his candidacy. Trump survived, and the first two years of the real estate scion's presidency were marked not by controversy over his behavior around women but by the Mueller investigation.
Outside of being found liable for sexual abuse in a 2023 civil trial that awarded E. Jean Carroll $5 million in damages, Trump has widely dodged the #MeToo bullet that has taken down so many once-powerful men. But despite the decades of tabloid fascination with his personal life, the story of Trump's relationship with women has never been fully told. Considering his bully pulpit in the White House, the reckoning is overdue.
All the President's Women offers the most detailed account yet of Trump's history with women, dating back to his childhood and high school days through his rise in real estate, reality TV, and politics. This book will show that Trump's behavior goes far beyond occasional "locker-room talk" and unwanted advances.
Barry Levine and Monique El-Faizy detail more than a dozen new allegations against Trump, including a disturbing attack on a woman at Mar-a-Lago, an incident at a private Manhattan sex club involving a teenage girl, as well as Trump's behavior at fashion shows and beauty pageants--events that gave the future president a hunting ground to harass young women.
Veteran journalists Levine and El-Faizy tell the story of Trump from the point of view of the women in his orbit--wives, mistresses, playmates, and those whom the president has dated, kissed, groped, or lusted after.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Razor 03: A Night Stalker’s Wars by Alan C. Mack
May 12, 2023
Razor 03: A Night Stalker’s Wars by Alan C. Mack
https://amzn.to/41uJ5sb
“A truly extraordinary book by a phenomenal pilot and warrior. Alan Mack was in the thick of every sensitive, harrowing, high-stakes operation in the decade following 9/11. His account of combat from the cockpit of the world’s most exceptional special ops aviation unit and of the toll it took on him and his family is forthright, riveting, raw, compelling, and inspirational. Readers will not be able to put Razor 3 down.” -General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan, and former Director of the CIAFinalist, 2022 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards
The attacks of September 11, 2001, prompted the creation of a robust and deadly special operations force -- Task Force Dagger. Alan C. Mack, Callsign Razor 03, led a team of MH-47E helicopters and armed MH-60s. Their two-fold mission – Personnel Recovery (PR) and Unconventional Warfare (UW) involved flying in terrain and weather previously not thought possible. If that wasn’t enough, they pushed the flight envelope of their specially modified Chinooks to the limit and beyond.
Mack shares his behind-the-scenes perspective of the Horse Soldier’s infill into Afghanistan. He discusses the hunt for Osama Bin Laden at Tora Bora and describes his shootdown during Operation Anaconda. Years later, he chased Bowe Bergdahl, rescued hostages in Iraq, and the U.S. Navy Seal ‘Lone Survivor’ from the Kunar Valley.
Mack’s near-death experiences and frequent deployments not only affected him, but pushed his wife toward prescription opioids. Her developing addiction led to friction as he kept her secret and continued to deploy.
He lived by his unit’s motto, Night Stalkers Don’t Quit! He wouldn’t quit on his unit – he couldn’t quit on his family. His story of success, tragedy, and ultimate happiness is as old as warfare itself.
About the Author
CW5 ALAN C. MACK retired from the Army as a Master Aviator. He served over 35 years in the Army, first as an aircraft mechanic then as a pilot.
He flew CH-47s in support of Operations Desert Shield and Storm. Additionally, he spent 17 years flying MH-47 Chinooks with the 160th SOAR. As a Night Stalker Flight Lead, he participated in Operations Desert Thunder, Desert Fox, Enduring, and Iraqi Freedom.
His awards include the Legion of Merit, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 10 Air medals – 1 with ‘V,’ and a Combat Action Badge. Alan finished his career as Commander of the West Point Flight Detachment. Now he and his wife Patti live happily in New York’s Hudson Valley.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – What Should I Do with My Money?: Economic Insights to Build Wealth Amid Chaos by Bryan Kuderna
May 11, 2023
What Should I Do with My Money?: Economic Insights to Build Wealth Amid Chaos by Bryan Kuderna
https://amzn.to/3BlcNVK
An eye-opening panoramic guide providing the economic literacy you need to be in control of your money decisions and get on the path to long-term financial independence
“We are all on this earth together, and so is our money,” Bryan Kuderna writes. “You must understand that money, your money, rests at the heart of every major issue in the world.”
Kuderna, a Certified Financial Planner™ and nationally recognized financial advisor, knows first-hand that the key to wise financial decisions is a deep understanding of economics. When his clients ask him, “What should I do with my money?” Kuderna has found the conversation quickly turns from one of personal finance to a 360-degree view of economics, illustrating why and how issues on the global stage and the kitchen table are directly connected.
In What Should I Do with My Money?, Kuderna explains how economies and markets are affected by the way people live, learn, love, work, play, and pray―for it is these behaviors that determine how groups, corporations, and nations make money or lose money. Using history, storytelling, and sage insights, Kuderna takes you on a panoramic tour of the nine most important domains impacting your wealth:
POPULATION―a rapidly growing and shifting balance of givers and takers
ENTITLEMENTS―the past, present, and future of Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, pensions, and stimulus programs
EDUCATION―costs and benefits of college and student loans
ECONOMIC PHILOSOPHY―political and monetary beliefs that govern our world
ENVIRONMENT―the sustainability of our planet amid global warming, plastics, and finite natural resources
TECH―opportunities and threats from the fastest-growing sector of the stock market
WAR―the use of proxy wars, civil military fusion, cyber, and economic attacks
RELIGION―how faith has steered economies from the stone age to the space age
PERSONAL FINANCE―a plan to attain the Three I’s: Impact, Independence, and Income
Each chapter includes special features explaining the “macro” problem and what it means to your personal “micro” world―helping you connect the dots of global issues to your own financial plan.
Now more than ever you might feel overwhelmed, the victim of existing economic structures, but wait and see how there has been no better time for you to take control and build wealth.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Leadership Shift: How to Lead Successful Transformations in the New Normal by Stuart Andrews
May 10, 2023
The Leadership Shift: How to Lead Successful Transformations in the New Normal by Stuart Andrews
https://amzn.to/3VRGIhI
Become a better business leader and transform your business with this practical guide on how to orchestrate transformational change!
Are you in a business leadership position?
Have you been charged with the task of creating change in your organization?
Leaders today face complex challenges and must adapt now more than ever.
Learn business leadership from an official member of Forbes Coaches Council, which includes world-class executives and senior-level executives in the coaching industry.
Author, Stuart Andrews, was vetted and selected by the Forbes review committee based on his diversity and experience.
The Leadership Shift offers a practical guide to leaders and executives responsible for orchestrating change and transformation.
The pace of change is unrelenting, and customers expect more than ever before. The new normal is the ultimate test for those in leadership roles and only the fittest and most innovative will survive.
Don't miss your opportunity for ultimate business transformation and order your copy of The Leadership Shift, today!
What others say:
"The content is incredibly robust.”
“Great insights, can be used by leaders in many ways depending on their needs.” - Keith Meier, Chief Operating Officer of Assurant (A Fortune 500 Company)
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The People’s Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine by M.D. Ricardo Nuila
May 09, 2023
The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine by M.D. Ricardo Nuila
https://amzn.to/44LfjSM
Where does one go without health insurance, when turned away by hospitals, clinics, and doctors? In The People’s Hospital, physician Ricardo Nuila’s stunning debut, we follow the lives of five uninsured Houstonians as their struggle for survival leads them to a hospital where insurance comes second to genuine care.
First, we meet Stephen, the restaurant franchise manager who signed up for his company’s lowest priced plan, only to find himself facing insurmountable costs after a cancer diagnosis. Then Christian—a young college student and retail worker who can’t seem to get an accurate diagnosis, let alone treatment, for his debilitating knee pain. Geronimo, thirty-six years old, has liver failure, but his meager disability check disqualifies him for Medicaid—and puts a life-saving transplant just out of reach. Roxana, who’s lived in the community without a visa for more than two decades, suffers from complications related to her cancer treatment. And finally, there’s Ebonie, a young mother whose high-risk pregnancy endangers her life. Whether due to immigration status, income, or the vagaries of state Medicaid law, all five are denied access to care. For all five, this exclusion could prove life-threatening.
Each patient eventually lands at Ben Taub, the county hospital where Dr. Nuila has worked for over a decade. Nuila delves with empathy into the experiences of his patients, braiding their dramas into a singular narrative that contradicts the established idea that the only way to receive good healthcare is with good insurance. As readers follow the movingly rendered twists and turns in each patient’s story, it’s impossible to deny that our system is broken—and that Ben Taub’s innovative model, which emphasizes people over payments, could help light the path forward.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Conversations with Nobody: Getting to Know ChatGPT by Tom Bunzel
May 09, 2023
Conversations with Nobody: Getting to Know ChatGPT by Tom Bunzel
https://amzn.to/3MaRZqd
Have you been wondering about all the buzz on Artificial Intelligence?
Are you interested in how artificial intelligence works? Maybe you may feel like all this new technology is leaving you behind. Do you enjoy stimulating conversation?
Written by a retired business and tech author with expertise in video and graphics, the book will let you share his experience as he engages with ChatGPT on a wide range of topics. Living alone, he uses AI to help him find meaning and connection.
This is how ChatGPT actually describes our book:
“Are you curious about the world of artificial intelligence and what it can do? Conversations with Nobody is an engaging and thought-provoking introduction to AI and its real-world applications. But this isn't your typical textbook - this book takes the form of a dialogue between the author and ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI.
Through a series of conversations, you'll explore the basics of AI, including natural language processing, machine learning, and computer vision. You'll also gain insight into the ethical and social implications of AI, such as bias in algorithms, job automation, and privacy concerns.
But the conversations don't stop there. Conversations with Nobody goes beyond the technical aspects of AI to delve into the deeper questions of consciousness, identity, and the nature of reality. You'll discuss whether the mind arises from the physical processes of the brain, the relationship between self and the external world, and the limits of human perception and understanding.
What makes Conversations with Nobody truly unique is the dynamic and engaging conversation between the author and ChatGPT. You'll feel like you're following a real conversation with an intelligent being, as you explore a variety of topics, from the nature of creativity and free will to the potential risks and benefits of advanced AI.
Conversations with Nobody is a fascinating and accessible introduction to the world of AI and the mysteries of the human mind. Whether you're a newcomer to the field or a seasoned expert, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation of the complexities of AI and the potential for this technology to shape our future.”
Order your copy of Conversations with Nobody today and enjoy a conversational book about AI, written with AI, that will actually let you experience Artificial Intelligence.
Hint: You will get no real answers but may encounter some very interesting questions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Follow Me to Hell: McNelly’s Texas Rangers and the Rise of Frontier Justice by Tom Clavin
May 09, 2023
Follow Me to Hell: McNelly's Texas Rangers and the Rise of Frontier Justice by Tom Clavin
https://amzn.to/3M2Da9b
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Tom Clavin's Follow Me to Hell is the explosive true story of how legendary Ranger Leander McNelly and his men brought justice to a lawless Texan frontier.
In turbulent 1870s Texas, the revered and fearless Ranger Leander McNelly led his men in one dramatic campaign after another, throwing cattle thieves, desperadoes, border ruffians, and other dangerous criminals into jail or, if that's how they wanted it, six feet under. They would stop at nothing in pursuit of justice, even sending 26 Rangers across the border to retrieve stolen cattle―taking on hundreds of Mexican troops with nothing but their Sharps rifles and six-guns. The nation came to call them “McNelly’s Rangers.”
Set against the backdrop of 200 years of thrilling Texas Rangers history, this page-turner takes readers into the tough life along the Texas border that was tamed by a courageous, yet doomed, captain and his team of fearless men.
It was one hell of a ride!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Earth Transformed: An Untold History by Peter Frankopan
May 08, 2023
The Earth Transformed: An Untold History by Peter Frankopan
https://amzn.to/3M5n5Qk
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR: A revolutionary new history that reveals how climate change has dramatically shaped the development—and demise—of civilizations across time
*Detailing many years of extensive research, endnotes for this edition run to more than 200 pages. They are available online via a link contained in the book.*
Global warming is one of the greatest dangers mankind faces today. Even as temperatures increase, sea levels rise, and natural disasters escalate, our current environmental crisis feels difficult to predict and understand. But climate change and its effects on us are not new. In a bold narrative that spans centuries and continents, Peter Frankopan argues that nature has always played a fundamental role in the writing of history. From the fall of the Moche civilization in South America that came about because of the cyclical pressures of El Niño to volcanic eruptions in Iceland that affected Egypt and helped bring the Ottoman empire to its knees, climate change and its influences have always been with us.
Frankopan explains how the Vikings emerged thanks to catastrophic crop failure, why the roots of regime change in eleventh-century Baghdad lay in the collapse of cotton prices resulting from unusual climate patterns, and why the western expansion of the frontiers in North America was directly affected by solar flare activity in the eighteenth century. Again and again, Frankopan shows that when past empires have failed to act sustainably, they have been met with catastrophe. Blending brilliant historical writing and cutting-edge scientific research, The Earth Transformed will radically reframe the way we look at the world and our future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business by Simon Severino
May 06, 2023
Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business by Simon Severino
https://amzn.to/3VzwToN
You can grow your revenue and scale your business without sacrificing your whole personal life. It's all about working smarter, not longer. Strategy Sprints is the blueprint that you need to increase your effectiveness, grow your revenue and secure business resilience.
Using the "Sprints" method, agile expert Simon Severino shows you how to transform your business with 12 assignments or "sprints" that will make you more impactful as a business leader, grow your revenue and make your strategy execution rock. Through these tried and tested exercises, businesses blow the competition out of the water. Strategy Sprints will teach you to identify the bottlenecks that are weighing your business down, turn you and anyone in your team into a sales superstar and streamline processes so you spend time where it matters. The outcomes you'll master include:
- developing a compelling vision
- mapping out where you can make the most money
- increasing your conversion rates to sales
With plenty of practical tools and templates that work, learn how Strategy Sprints can transform your business.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most by Adam Alter
May 06, 2023
Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most by Adam Alter
https://amzn.to/3M0RDlW
A groundbreaking guide to breaking free from the thoughts, habits, jobs, relationships, and even business models that prevent us from achieving our full potential.
Almost everyone feels stuck in some way. Whether you’re muddling through a midlife crisis, wrestling writer’s block, trapped in a thankless job, or trying to remedy a fraying friendship, the resulting emotion is usually a mix of anxiety, uncertainty, fear, anger, and numbness. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Anatomy of a Breakthrough is the roadmap we all need to escape our inertia and flourish in the face of friction.
Adam Alter has spent the past two decades studying how people become stuck and how they free themselves to thrive. Here he reveals the formula he and other researchers have uncovered. The solution rests on a process that he calls a friction audit—a systematic procedure that uncovers why a person or organization is stuck, and then suggests a path to progress. The friction audit states that people and organizations get unstuck when they overcome three sources of friction: HEART (unhelpful emotions); HEAD (unhelpful patterns of thought); and HABIT (unhelpful behaviors).
Despite the ubiquity of friction, there are many great “unstickers” hidden in plain sight among us and Alter shines a light on some exceptional stories to share their valuable lessons with us. He tells us about the sub-elite swimmer who unstuck himself twice to win two Olympic gold medals, the actor who faced countless rejections before gaining worldwide fame, the renowned painter who became paralyzed and had to relearn to paint with a brush strapped to his wrist, and Alter’s own story of getting unstuck from a college degree that made him deeply unhappy.
Artfully weaving together scientific studies, anecdotes, and interviews, Alter teaches us that getting stuck is a feature rather than a glitch on the road to thriving, but with the right tweaks and corrections we can reach even our loftiest targets.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Dealmaker: How to Succeed in Business & Life Through Dedication, Determination & Disruption Mauricio Umansky
May 04, 2023
The Dealmaker: How to Succeed in Business & Life Through Dedication, Determination & Disruption Mauricio Umansky
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Mauricio Umansky, real estate mogul, longtime fan favorite of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and star of his own Netflix series Buying Beverly Hills inspires budding entrepreneurs and self-starters of all backgrounds with tips and strategies to find success at work and at home.
After more than twenty years in the cutthroat real estate business, Mauricio Umansky has seen and heard it all. Now, he’s ready to share everything he’s learned throughout the highs and lows of his illustrious career in this part memoir, part leadership manifesto.
From the challenges of his childhood to outgrowing his father’s textile company and falling out with his brother-in-law Rick Hilton, while also raising a family and maintaining a strong marriage for over twenty-six years, Umansky has plenty of advice and lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and self-starters across all industries. By outlining his fundamental principles of success, Umansky will embolden those who are ready to work hard and are prepared to meet adversity head on, which requires endless stamina, grit, and determination.
Each chapter will center around a specific piece of wisdom and offer insightful takeaways including: How to Play Hard and Work Harder, How to Find Your Professional and Personal Passions, How to be an Innovator Not an Imitator, The Art of the Sell, The Benefits of Remaining Positive, How to Achieve Balance, and so much more.
Umansky’s journey has been anything but boring. It’s been unpredictable, exhilarating, and emotionally and physically demanding at times. In The Dealmaker, he imparts his hard-earned knowledge, along with strategies he’s taught himself, for anyone and everyone looking to build their own fruitful career and to find the happiness we all seek in life. Welcome to his exclusive and exciting world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – You or Someone You Love: Reflections from an Abortion Doula by Hannah Matthews
May 03, 2023
You or Someone You Love: Reflections from an Abortion Doula by Hannah Matthews
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An eye-opening, transformative, and actionable journey through radical and compassionate community abortion care and support work: what it looks like, how each and every one of us can practice and incorporate it into our daily lives, and what we can imagine and build together in a post-Roe v. Wade United States.
Abortion touches all of our lives. While statistically nearly everyone knows someone who will receive an abortion in their lifetime, limiting narratives flatten our understanding and assumptions around abortion, while stigma and criminalization stifle discussion. What we lack are the language and tools to provide care and support to all of the members of our communities who receive abortions, before, during, and after them.
Now, Hannah Matthews—abortion care worker, doula, journalist and essayist, and reproductive rights advocate—breathes depth and nuance into the oversimplified narratives surrounding abortion, presenting an accessible guide to the emotional and physical realities of providing and supporting abortion care for our own communities. Featuring stories of real abortion experiences, including Matthews’s own, You or Someone You Love offers a glimpse into the stunningly diverse landscape of abortion care across gender, race, and class lines, while illustrating how we can better support and protect the people who seek abortion in a country that increasingly promotes secrecy and shame.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Building Insanely Great Products: Some Products Fail, Many Succeed? This is their Story: Lessons from 47 years of experience including Hewlett-Packard, Apple, 75 products, and 11 startups later by David Fradin
May 02, 2023
Building Insanely Great Products: Some Products Fail, Many Succeed? This is their Story: Lessons from 47 years of experience including Hewlett-Packard, Apple, 75 products, and 11 startups later by David Fradin
https://amzn.to/41Y0j2e
Building Insanely Great Products: Some Products Fail, Many Succeed…This is their Story is dedicated to one goal: To help you learn how you can enhance the chances of product success and reduce product failure. Steve Jobs coined the term “Building Insanely Great Products” and this book with many real-life examples tells the story of what he meant by that phrase and how every organization can build insanely great products and services. Building Insanely Great Products covers the six keys to success, how to do market research, the importance of customer loyalty, innovation and design, using personas for development and not just marketing, determining the product’s value proposition, the correct way to prioritize product features, market sizing that works, market segmentation, product positioning, distribution strategy, product lifecycle framework and process, and the customer journey and digital transformation. As Steve Johnson, the grandfather of product management training says: “... we’ve learned that companies often don’t know why they succeed and why they fail. Many rely on luck; too many rely on “HIPPO”—the highest paid person's opinion. And if you don’t know why you succeed, you won’t know how to succeed again.
About David Fradin
David Fradin was a classically trained product manager at Hewlett-Packard during the 50 years that HP grew 20% a year.
Apple recruited him to bring the first hard disk drive on a personal computer to market. He soon rose in Apple’s management ranks to the same level as Steve Jobs by heading the Apple /// product line and providing the profits which helped fund the development of the Macintosh.
Since 1969 he has worked on over 75 products and services, at 25 small, medium and large organizations and eleven startups covering hardware, software, services, internet, SaaS, mobile, advertising, online training, video and for non-profit public policy associations and political campaigns.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World by Will Sofrin
May 01, 2023
All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World by Will Sofrin
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A maritime adventure memoir that follows a crew of misfits hired to sail an 18th-century warship 5,000 miles to Hollywood
In the late 1990s, Patrick O’Brian’s multimillion-copy-selling historical novel series—the Aubrey–Maturin series, which was set during the Napoleonic Wars—seemed destined for film. With Russell Crowe as Jack Aubrey and Paul Bettany as Stephen Maturin, the production only needed a ship that could stand in for Lucky Jack’s HMS Surprise, with historical accuracy paramount. The filmmakers found the Rose, a replica of an 18th-century ship that would work perfectly. Only there was one problem: the Rose was in Newport, Rhode Island, not in Southern California, where they would be filming. Enter a ragtag crew of thirty oddballs who stepped up for the task, including Will Sofrin, at the time a 21-year-old wooden-boat builder and yacht racer, who joined as the ship’s carpenter.
All Hands on Deck is Sofrin’s memoir of the epic adventure delivering the Rose to Hollywood. It’s a story of reinvention, of hard work on the high seas, of love, and of survival. The Rose was an example of the most cutting-edge technology of her era, but in the 21st century, barely anyone had experience sailing it. The crew effectively went back in time, brought to life the old ways of a forgotten world, and barely lived to tell the tale. Just a few days in, a terrifying hurricane-strength storm nearly sank the Rose, and later, a rogue wave caused a nearly fatal dismasting. And the ups and downs weren’t limited to the waves—with the crew split into factions, making peace between warring camps became necessary, too, as did avoiding pirates and braving the temptations of shore leave. All Hands on Deck is a gripping story of an unforgettable journey and a must-read for fans who adore O’Brian’s novels and the dramatic film adaptation of Master and Commander.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully by Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett
Apr 30, 2023
Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully by Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett
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NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Simple and proven physical practices designed to improve the way your body feels—less stiffness! fewer aches and pain!—and boost the overall quality of your life, no matter how you spend your time. From the innovators behind The Ready State and the movement bible Becoming a Supple Leopard.
“The definitive guide for building an all-around healthy and high-performing body and mind.” —Andrew Huberman, Professor of Neurobiology, Stanford University & Host of The Huberman Lab Podcast
After decades spent working with pro-athletes, Olympians, and Navy Seals, mobility pioneers Kelly and Juliet Starrett began thinking about the physical well-being of the rest of us. What makes a durable human? How do we continue to feel great and function well as we age? And how do we counteract the effects of technology-dependence, sedentary living, and other modern ways of life on our body’s natural need for activity?
The answers lie in an easy-to-use formula for basic mobility maintenance: 10 tests + 10 physical practices = 10 ways to make your body work better
The book offers:
Easy mobilization practices to increase range of motion and avoid injury
Intuitive ways to integrate more movement into your daily life and escape sedentary habits
No-fuss guidelines for improving nutrition and sleep
Basic breathing practices to manage stress and pain
Quick and simple assessments to gauge progress and what needs improvement
It’s full of foundational wisdom for everyone from beginners to professional athletes and everyone in between. Built to Move introduces readers to a set of simple principles and practices that are undemanding enough to work into any busy schedule, lead to greater ease of movement, better health, and a happier life doing whatever it is you love to do—and want to continue doing as long as you live. This book is your game plan for the long game.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gangbuster: One Man’s Battle Against Crime, Corruption, and the Klan by Alan Prendergast
Apr 30, 2023
Gangbuster: One Man's Battle Against Crime, Corruption, and the Klan by Alan Prendergast
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As gripping as it is prescient, Gangbuster is the first-ever history of the battle waged by one rookie District Attorney, Philip Van Cise, against the KKK, organized crime, and government corruption at the highest levels throughout the 1920s. One century later, in the face of contemporary society’s divisiveness and fearmongering politics, the personal courage of this maverick’s battle against underworld figures and a mainstream white supremacist movement is more relevant and inspiring than ever.
At the height of the roaring 1920s, the ex-frontier town of Denver, Colorado, emerged from the postwar boom as the future of the American city. But the slick façade of progress and opportunity masked a murky stew of organized crime, elaborate swindles, and widespread government corruption. One man risked everything to alter the course of history.
Rookie district attorney Philip Van Cise was already making national headlines for a new brand of law enforcement. Employing military intelligence tools he’d developed during the Great War—wiretapping, undercover operatives, communication intercepts—Van Cise crippled the criminal empire of Lou Blonger, an ex-lawman who had risen from petty scam artist to master of the Big Con. But Van Cise had even darker, more malevolent forces on his radar.
The Ku Klux Klan had emerged as a shockingly mainstream middle-class movement, employing anti-immigration scare tactics, encouraging vigilantism, and instigating culture wars, all while claiming to protect true American values. Van Cise saw the toxic ideology for what it was: a new version of the Big Con sold as populism. Utilizing his pioneering surveillance techniques, Van Cise was determined to expose the Invisible Empire from within.
Gripping and exhaustively researched, this prescient chronicle of Philip Van Cise’s spectacular career as a feared gangbuster taking on organized crime, the KKK, and corruption at the highest levels of government is a cautionary tale that mirrors our tumultuous times.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems by David Jenyns
Apr 29, 2023
SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems by David Jenyns
Finally a step-by-step system that fixes owner dependent businesses.
Do you sometimes feel like your business is an adult daycare centre? Are you constantly repeating yourself, fixing errors and trying to hold things together? What if it were possible to create a business that runs itself?
You've dreamed about it - now it's time to make this a reality!
If you're anything like many seasoned business owners, you've tried and failed to systemise your business. The reality is, your shiny business isn't as functional as it looks from the outside; it's unorganised, inconsistent and key-person dependent.
SYSTEMology solves this problem with a proven, step-by-step business systemisation framework - designed so that even the busiest business owner can deploy it. Drawing on 20+ years of business experience and real-life case studies, David Jenyns details the path to complete business reliability.
In this book you will discover:
Why most business owners fail to systemise their business
Where to get started and what systems must create first
Why business owners are typically the worst people to document systems
Why modelling your best team members is the best-kept secret to rapid systems
Why you don't need (and shouldn't try) to systemise like McDonald's
The best way to unlock innovation and strategies to skyrocket your creativity
Simple strategies to get your team to follow your systems - even the stubborn ones
How to make improving systems a regular part of your team's routine
Why systems-centred businesses always get higher multiples and sell for top dollar
The fact is, systemising your business doesn't have to be time-consuming or overwhelming. You're just a few clicks away from having everything you need. SYSTEMology has worked for countless business owners worldwide, and it can work for you too.
Just click that buy now button at the top of this page to get started.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alisa Applewhite – CEO of Top of the Line Healthcare Staffing
Apr 28, 2023
Alisa Applewhite - CEO of Top of the Line Healthcare Staffing
Topofthelinehealthcarestaffing.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve Your Strategy, and Execute to Win by Lee Benson
Apr 28, 2023
Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve Your Strategy, and Execute to Win by Lee Benson
Do you know your most important number?
Numbers make or break you. Ask any bankrupt business or successful startup and they'll both agree, numbers don't lie. Unfortunately, most teams focus on too many numbers or the wrong numbers or maybe no numbers at all!
Author Lee Benson knows numbers. He grew his business from 3 employees to 500 with 15 consecutive years of 20 percent compounded average annual growth. Friends and families asked for his secret. He told them it came down to Your Most Important Number.
Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric and "Manager of the Century" raved about Lee's MIND methodology (Most Important Number and Drivers). Welch said, "It is the best business management operating system I have ever seen. Had I used it when running General Electric, our results would have been exponentially better." Because you can't scale complexity, the power lies in its simplicity.
In this breakthrough book get ready to:
Set your Most Important Number (MIN) so this new North Star empowers everyone on your team to move in the same direction.
Craft Drivers to improve your number so you create winning outcomes and results.
Do the right work at the right time so everyone knows how to contribute to your team's success.
Tap into this simple method to increase collaboration, achieve your strategy, and execute to win, starting today!About the Author
Lee Benson has over 25 years of experience as a CEO. He owned and led Able Aerospace, then sold it for 9-figures to Textron Aviation. Next, he founded Execute to Win (ETW) to help senior leadership teams experience similar results by working better together at improving their organization’s most important number. Today, his operating system is used by businesses all over the world. Lee lives in Arizona where he leads ETW, plays guitar, reads, exercises, and spends time with those that matter most. Connect at YourMostImportantNumber.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jeremy Shepherd, CEO Of Pearl Paradise on Building A Successful Business And Insight To The Pearl Industry Marketplace
Apr 27, 2023
Jeremy Shepherd, CEO Of Pearl Paradise on Building A Successful Business And Insight To The Pearl Industry Marketplace
Pearlparadise.com
Jeremy Shepherd is an entrepreneur and e-commerce expert who has spent more than 25 years in the digital space. His experience includes developing, curating and launching direct-to-consumer, televised shopping segments for NBCUniversal and TelevisaUnivision, and building PearlParadise.com, one of the largest direct-to-consumer pearl brands in the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities by Meg Zucker
Apr 26, 2023
Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities by Meg Zucker
A parent’s guide to empowering children to embrace their visible and invisible differences
Meg Zucker was born with one finger on each hand, shortened forearms, and one toe on each misshapen foot, caused by a genetic condition called ectrodactyly. She would eventually pass this condition on to her two sons, and, along with her husband, raise them and their adopted daughter, who has her own invisible differences. Born of the family’s hard-won experiences, this book offers invaluable advice on raising confident, empathetic, and resilient children who succeed, not despite but because of their differences.
Born Extraordinary helps parents of children with differences and disabilities to relinquish their instinctive anxieties, embrace their new normal, and ultimately find joy in watching their children thrive. Often the subjects of unwanted attention—ranging from pitying stares to bullying—Zucker and her sons have learned to ignore what others think and live fearlessly. Also incorporating the stories of other families with visible and invisible differences of all kinds, Born Extraordinary gives parents the tools to meet their children’s emotional needs while supporting the whole family unit. Parents learn how best to empower their children to confront others’ assumptions, grow in confidence, and encourage dialogue—rather than silence, fear, and shame—around difference.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – It Won’t Hurt None: A story of courage, healing and a return to wholeness by Rebecca E Chandler
Apr 26, 2023
It Won't Hurt None: A story of courage, healing and a return to wholeness by Rebecca E Chandler
What sort of life does a girl from a small town live while carrying the burden of abuse? A surprisingly rich, complicated, and unexpected one. With candor and vulnerability, Rebecca E. Chandler’s courageous memoir takes readers on a journey as she navigates relationships, her career, and self-discovery while living with trauma, complex PTSD, and multiple personality disorder. Through perseverance, Rebecca’s story is one of transformation as she moves beyond the yoke of “Rebecca the Survivor” and comes to accept and love herself.
Overwhelmingly candid and revealing, “It Won’t Hurt None” brings a difficult and sensitive subject out of the darkness and reminds us that healing is rarely, if ever linear. "It Won't Hurt None" is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration on the path to healing and wholeness.
Rebecca E. Chandler is an avid storyteller and pursued a full-time writing career after retiring from thirty years of producing film, TV, and marketing content around the world. Please visit www.rebeccaechandler.com to learn more.
Buy It Won’t Hurt None today and start your healing journey. Please also purchase Hurt No More - Grow a Foundation for Healing the companion journal to It Won’t Hurt None. Co-Authored by Rebecca E Chandler and Aparna Ramakrishnan, MSW, Hurt No More offers practical insights, steps, and encouragement to stand in your truth.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Uncertainty Solution: How to Invest with Confidence in the Face of the Unknown by John M. Jennings
Apr 25, 2023
The Uncertainty Solution: How to Invest with Confidence in the Face of the Unknown by John M. Jennings
A better approach to investing
This is not a typical investment book. It is an experiential guide on cultivating the mindset and behavior necessary to weather inherently uncertain and unpredictable markets. It doesn’t just tell you how to invest but how to think better about investing. Referencing studies on psychology, decision making, and investment behavior, Jennings provides a no-nonsense analysis of the financial markets and a road map to navigating its inevitable twists and turns.
Jennings uses mental models to create a latticework of wisdom that will help you evaluate investment advice and learn better behavior in the face of uncertainty. To name a few: ignore expert predictions, be wary of stories, and try to invest like a dead person.
An engaging dive into investing psychology and best practices, The Uncertainty Solution is an authoritative, accessible guide for both lay investors and professionals inundated with financial news and data. Read this book to improve your thinking about investing, practice better investment behavior, and ultimately, have more money.
About John M. Jennings
John M. Jennings is president and chief strategist of St. Louis Trust & Family Office, a $15 billion wealth management firm. He is an adjunct professor at Washington University’s Olin Business School and writes on wealth management topics for Forbes. He has finance and law degrees from the University of Missouri and a professional certificate in Decision Making and Behavioral Finance from Harvard.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mo Hamzian, Co-Founder & CEO of VEL
Apr 25, 2023
Mo Hamzian, Co-Founder & CEO of VEL
Myvel.com
What is VEL?
VEL is a premium, utopian work cafe focused on providing remote workers and people on the go a quiet working space to stay on task and accomplish their goals while enjoying award-winning coffee. From reservable privacy pods and seating to walk-ins and more, VEL offers a dynamic and adaptable space to gather, work, meet and unwind.
Mo Hamzian, Co-Founder & CEO of VEL, took his love for working at coffee shops and turned that into a work experience that offers flexible privacy and psychological safety.
Meet Mo
As a first generation immigrant to the United States, Mo Hamzian is breaking boundaries while spearheading a fast-growing, seed funded startup and capitalizing on a significant shift that is occurring in the US workforce. As CEO of VEL, a premium utopian tech-forward work cafe, he has focused his efforts on transforming the current workplace for freelancers and remote workers to embrace a new working environment that meets the needs of the age we’re in. Mo Hamzian graduated from Regents University London with a degree in International Business in 1997. In 2016, Hamzian returned to school to earn his Master’s degree in Science, Leadership and Strategy from the London Business School’s Sloan Master’s Program. With over 20 years of experience, his ability to deliver results to investors has led him to successfully execute projects totaling over $150M.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Soldier Against All Odds: A Memoir by LT. COL. Jason G Pike by Jason Pike
Apr 24, 2023
A Soldier Against All Odds: A Memoir by LT. COL. Jason G Pike by Jason Pike
A brutally honest tale of a soldier's unorthodox life, a rogue career, and an often-maverick character not easily aligned with the military credo.
I Am a Soldier Against All Odds, and what follows is a genuine and frank account—the good, the very bad, and the very ugly—of my thirty-one years in uniform. Diagnosed at age seven with an acute learning disability and failing first grade that year, I was sent back to repeat it. At age nine, I was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a crippling bone disease dissolving the bone of my knee that added to my academic challenges and a significant physical disadvantage.
With more than three decades of national guard and active service, after starting my military career at seventeen and retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel, I was told that none of it would be possible. For that advice, there were undoubtedly excellent grounds. My story, therefore, is one of survival, perseverance, and a refusal to quit, no matter what, a characteristic gifted to me by my father. Once I did it, everyone asked, "how the hell did you do it?" And many times, I asked myself the same question…
In A Soldier Against All Odds, I show that It is possible, through determination, careful application, and bold strategy, to overcome or compensate for personal humiliation brought about primarily by my own mistakes, being haunted by investigations, academic difficulty, arrests, many ass-chewings, and physical frailty. I did pay the price for being me. This is how I did it, but most importantly, how I survived it.
The chronicle of life will inspire you to wince, cry, and laugh. I hope that the lessons I learned through the course of my life and my military career will be an inspiration to anyone confronting the future from a place of disadvantage.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Carolyn Wilman, Contest Queen, Sweepstakes Marketer and Author
Apr 23, 2023
Carolyn Wilman, Contest Queen, Sweepstakes Marketer and Author
Contestqueen.com
How to be a winner—in the contests you enter or in the game of life.
Who says you can’t win’em all?!
Learn Helene’s dynamic philosophy of successful living through positive thinking, and you too can enjoy rich rewards in terms of spiritual, physical, and material well-being.
Contesting: The Name It & Claim It Game includes the following information:
SPEC – a 4-step Law of Attraction formula and how to use it to win prizes—and in life
Learn WINeuvers for WISHcraft using your WINgenuity
Helene’s Three-Step Process for Success
The Difference Between Desire & Knowing
How Helene Won a Fully Furnished Home
The Nuts & Bolts of Contest Mechanics – the basics
Frequently Asked Questions
New:
The third edition is Helene Hadsell’s final revised edition of Contesting: The Name It & Claim It Game.
Never before told stories, tips, notes, plus updates from Carolyn Wilman, aka The Contest Queen.
Uncover your destiny—Learn how to create your own Blueprint.
WIN GOLD! Discover Helene’s Fourteen Step program for being a Gold Medal winner.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Benjamin Banneker and Us: Eleven Generations of an American Family by Rachel Jamison Webster
Apr 22, 2023
Benjamin Banneker and Us: Eleven Generations of an American Family by Rachel Jamison Webster
A family reunion gives way to an unforgettable genealogical quest as relatives reconnect across lines of color, culture, and time, putting the past into urgent conversation with the present.
In 1791, Thomas Jefferson hired a Black man to help survey Washington, DC. That man was Benjamin Banneker, an African American mathematician, a writer of almanacs, and one of the greatest astronomers of his generation. Banneker then wrote what would become a famous letter to Jefferson, imploring the new president to examine his hypocrisy, as someone who claimed to love liberty yet was an enslaver. More than two centuries later, Rachel Jamison Webster, an ostensibly white woman, learns that this groundbreaking Black forefather is also her distant relative.
Acting as a storyteller, Webster draws on oral history and conversations with her DNA cousins to imagine the lives of their shared ancestors across eleven generations, among them Banneker’s grandparents, an interracial couple who broke the law to marry when America was still a conglomerate of colonies under British rule. These stories shed light on the legal construction of race and display the brilliance and resistance of early African Americans in the face of increasingly unjust laws, some of which are still in effect in the present day.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Reverberation: Do Everything Better with Music by Keith Blanchard, Peter Gabriel With Michael Hermann and Anna Gabriel
Apr 21, 2023
Reverberation: Do Everything Better with Music by Keith Blanchard, Peter Gabriel With Michael Hermann and Anna Gabriel
Music is a universal human experience that’s been with us since the dawn of time. You’ve listened to music all your life . . . but have you ever wondered why?
It turns out music isn’t just about entertainment—it’s a deeply embedded, subtly powerful means of communication. Songs resonate with your brain wave patterns and drive changes in your brain: creating your moods, consolidating your memories, strengthening your habits (the good ones and the bad ones alike) . . . even making you fall in or out of love.
Your music is molding you, at a subconscious level, all day long. And now, for the first time ever, you can take charge.
From executive editor Peter Gabriel and the minds behind It’s All in Your Head (the ultimate user’s guide for your brain), Reverberation unlocks a world where you can actively leverage the power of music to improve and enhance every aspect of your life. You’ll learn specific songs and techniques to help you sleep better, induce creative breakthroughs, be more productive, have better sex, and a whole lot more.
You’ll discover the amazing work happening at the intersection of music, science, technology, and medicine. The authors spoke to dozens of neuroscientists making exciting breakthroughs, as well as top recording artists like David Byrne, Branford Marsalis, Hans Zimmer, Mick Fleetwood, and Sheila E. to gain the music maker’s perspective.
And you’ll learn how music is already being strategically applied to break addiction and reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s, build more productive and creative teams, develop intuitive personalized technology, and is otherwise changing . . . well, everything.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Stone Is Most Precious Where it Belongs: A Memoir of Uyghur Exile, Hope, and Survival by Gulchehra Hoja
Apr 20, 2023
A Stone Is Most Precious Where it Belongs: A Memoir of Uyghur Exile, Hope, and Survival by Gulchehra Hoja
This extraordinary memoir shares an insight into the lives of the Uyghurs, a people and culture being systematically destroyed by China—and a woman who gave up everything to help her people.
In February 2018, twenty-four members of Gulchehra Hoja's family disappeared overnight. Her crime – and thus that of her family – was her award-winning investigations on the plight of her people, the Uyghurs, whose existence and culture is being systematically destroyed by the Chinese government.
A Stone is Most Precious Where it Belongs is Gulchehra’s stunning memoir, taking us into the everyday world of life under Chinese rule in East Turkestan (more formally known as the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China), from her idyllic childhood to its modern nightmare. The grandchild of a renowned musician and the daughter of an esteemed archaeologist, Gulchehra grew up with her people’s culture and history running through her veins. She showed her gifts early on as a dancer, actress, and storyteller, putting her on a path to success as a major television star. Slowly though, she began to understand what China was doing to her people, as well as her own complicity as a journalist. As her rising fame and growing political awakening coincided, she made it her mission to expose the crimes Beijing is committing in the far reaches of its nation, no matter the cost.
Reveling in the beauty of East Turkestan and its people – its music, its culture, its heritage, and above all its emphasis on community and family – this groundbreaking memoir gives us a glimpse beyond what the Chinese state wants us to see, showcasing a woman who was willing to risk not just her own life, but also that of everyone she loves, to expose her people’s story to the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Facebook’s Oldest Intern: How a 60-year-old fitness trainer reinvented himself with the most unlikely of companies by Howard Waldstreicher
Apr 20, 2023
Facebook's Oldest Intern: How a 60-year-old fitness trainer reinvented himself with the most unlikely of companies by Howard Waldstreicher
Maybe it was a sign to switch careers?
That’s what I thought when the pandemic hit and I was struggling to pay the rent at the gym I owned. I had created HalfHourPower, a proprietary training system for athletes and had taken my method on the road opening studios. I was burnt out from the business after so many years anyway. At age 60, could I really get back into tech?
I was twenty-plus years out of this industry and corporate work in general. But I had been keeping myself biologically young and strong with diet, training, lifestyle and some genetic good luck. I knew I had things to offer, if only I could prove myself an asset to these companies (and to myself). I just needed one shot, and as my mother always told me, “It only takes one.”
I started applying. Nothing – no acknowledgements, no responses, no signs of life. I applied everywhere. I applied for programs set up for people re-entering the workforce. I tried to use whatever connections I had. I networked. I got certifications for data science and data analysis and practiced regularly. Crickets.
My wife was my biggest champion though and encouraged me to apply for a job posting at Facebook. “There’s no way,” I said incredulously. “Facebook? The best of the best?”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mary Henderson, Personal Branding & Online Business Specialist
Apr 19, 2023
Mary Henderson, Personal Branding & Online Business Specialist
Maryhendersoncoaching.com
Bio:
Mary is an internationally recognised Personal Branding & Digital Business Specialist.
Mary helps Service Based Business Owners, Coaches and Consultants systemise, digitalise and commercialise their knowledge, wisdom and skills into a scalable & profitable online business and brand so they become an authority in their niche or industry.
Mary has 20+ years’ experience building 7 & 8 figure businesses & building high-performance sales teams in the IT sector and 15 years delivering online solutions for large and small businesses. She has been featured in many publications and is regarded as a thought leader in the Digital sector.
Mary’s point of difference is her Personal Branding technology, a SaaS Platform that has the ability to define a person’s brand essence with precision that can be applied across all communication touchpoints. She is also the founder of Lights.Cameras. Action an end-to-end coaching program that delivers tangible outcomes.
When you engage Mary, you access 39,000+ hours of experience, knowledge and wisdom in Personal Branding, client profiling, lead generation strategies, online course development, sales leadership, content development and digital acumen.
Mary embraces technology and social media in a big way and her followers are growing daily.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The House on Prytania (A Royal Street Novel) by Karen White
Apr 18, 2023
The House on Prytania (A Royal Street Novel) by Karen White
A woman is haunted—both literally and figuratively—by ghosts of the past in this second novel of the Royal Street series by New York Times bestselling author Karen White.
Nola Trenholm may not be psychic herself, but she’s spent enough time around people who are to know when ghosts are present, and there are definitely a few lingering spirits in her recently purchased Creole cottage in New Orleans. Something, or someone, is keeping them tethered to this world. And not all of them are benign.
But with the sudden return of Sunny Ryan, Beau Ryan’s long-lost sister, Nola has plenty to distract her from her ghostly housemates. Especially when the tempting—yet firmly unavailable—Beau, wanting to mete out justice to those he blames for Sunny’s kidnapping, asks Nola for a favor that threatens to derail her hard-won recovery and send her hurtling backward. He asks her to welcome Michael Hebert back into her life, even though Michael is the reason for Nola’s bruised heart. Beau is convinced that Michael’s powerful family was behind Sunny’s disappearance and that Michael is the key to getting information the police won’t be able to ignore—if Nola is willing to risk everything for which she’s worked so hard.
Torn between helping Beau and protecting herself, Nola doesn’t realize until it’s almost too late why the ghosts are haunting her house—a startling revelation that will throw her and Beau together to fight a common enemy. Assuming Nola can get Beau to listen to what the spirits are trying to tell him, because ignoring them could prove to be a fatal mistake...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nesting After Divorce: Co-Parenting in the Family Home by Beth Behrendt
Apr 17, 2023
Nesting After Divorce: Co-Parenting in the Family Home by Beth Behrendt
In the spirit of Conscious Uncoupling comes a guide for a child-centered approach to parenting after divorce—known as nesting—that will change what it looks like to move forward as a family after a marriage ends.
Research suggests when a couple separates, children suffer the most, as they’re typically shuttled back and forth between two different homes. When Beth Behrendt and her husband divorced, she found a better way: She gave her children custody of the home, while she and her husband moved around. After successfully implementing more than six years of what’s known as “nesting,” Behrendt has created a step-by-step guide for divorcing parents to introduce the practice in their own families. In Nesting After Divorce, Behrendt provides a coparenting program that can start when an unhappily married couple considers the pros and cons of a nesting divorce. She offers advice on deciding whether nesting is the right choice for a family and communicating the concept to a spouse, children, friends, and family. She outlines the steps for assembling a nesting “team” of legal, financial, and mental health professionals and even shows how, surprisingly, nesting is often a more affordable approach to divorce than the traditional two-home model.
Behrendt’s divorce book expands upon her viral 2017 New York Times essay “After Divorce, Giving Our Kids Custody of the Home,” and is the perfect guide for anyone seeking a healthy, amicable divorce for their family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sophie Thompson CEO & Co-Founder of VirtualSpeech
Apr 17, 2023
Sophie Thompson CEO & Co-Founder of VirtualSpeech
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sonny Thadani, CEO of Robin, Empowering Educators, Students and Families Well-being, Personal Growth and Potential
Apr 16, 2023
Sonny Thadani, CEO of Robin, Empowering Educators, Students and Families Well-being, Personal Growth and Potential
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elizabeth Mikotowicz Artist, Fashion Designer, Writer, Activist Interview
Apr 16, 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition by John Perkins
Apr 15, 2023
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition by John Perkins
Los Angeles Times Bestseller
How do we stop the unrelenting evolution of the economic hit man strategy and China’s takeover?
The riveting third edition of this New York Times bestseller blows the whistle on China’s economic hit man (EHM) strategy, exposes corruption on an international scale, and offers much-needed solutions for curing the degenerative Death Economy.
In this shocking exposé, former EHM John Perkins gives an insider view into the corrupt system that cheats and strong-arms countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars and ultimately causes staggering income inequality and ecological devastation.
EHMs are highly paid professionals who use development loans to saddle countries with huge debts and force them to serve US interests. Now, a new EHM wave is infecting the world, and at the peak of the devastation sits China, a newly dominant economic power, with its own insidious version of the US EHM blueprint. Twelve explosive new chapters detail the allure, exploitation, and wreckage of China’s EHM strategy in Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
If allowed to continue its rampage, the EHM strategy—whether executed by the United States or China—will destroy life as we know it. However, all is not lost. Perkins offers a plan for transforming this system that places profits above all into a Life Economy that restores the earth. He inspires readers to take actions toward a new era of global cooperation that will end the United States’s and China’s EHM strategies for good.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hitler’s Maladies and Their Impact on World War II: A Behavioral Neurologist’s View by Tom Hutton
Apr 15, 2023
Hitler's Maladies and Their Impact on World War II: A Behavioral Neurologist's View by Tom Hutton
Toward the end of World War II, Hitler’s many health complications became even more pronounced, making an evil man yet more erratic and dangerous. While the subject of Hitler’s health has been catalogued previously, never has it been done so this thoroughly or with this level of up-to-date medical expertise.
Tom Hutton’s new neurobehavioral analysis of Adolf Hitler draws from a lifetime of medical research and clinical experience to understand how the dictator’s particular medical history further warped a deformed personality and altered Hitler’s decision making.
Dr. Hutton trained under the world-renowned neuropsychologist and father of modern neuropsychological assessment, Dr. Alexander Luria, giving him a uniquely qualified eye to undertake this most difficult assessment.
While many books on the subject thumb through the annals of popular psychology to understand history’s most famous monsters, Dr. Hutton’s latest book uses contemporary clinical knowledge, lucidly synthesizing medical complexities for all audiences.
Here Dr. Hutton undertakes a thorough medical history to elucidate a pivotal historical moment, examining how disease impacted Hitler’s destructive life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Benjamin Cohen: Helping all people build passive income Using E-commerce Businesses
Apr 14, 2023
Benjamin Cohen: Helping all people build passive income Using E-commerce Businesses
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Judgement Day, The Prequel to The Devil’s Advocate by Andrew Neiderman & V.C. Andrews Books
Apr 14, 2023
Judgement Day, The Prequel to The Devil’s Advocate by Andrew Neiderman & V.C. Andrews Books
A cop investigating a suspicious suicide uncovers a satanic plot in this thrilling prequel to The Devil’s Advocate.
After a promising young attorney plummets twenty stories to his death just outside his posh Manhattan apartment, the police wish to label the incident a suicide. But the detective assigned to the case, Lt. Matthew Blake, is troubled by the evidence. He senses something far more sinister about the attorney’s demise, and as he investigates, he discovers the unbelievable truth . . .
Meanwhile, charming defense attorney John Milton has an appointment at the law firm of Simon & James. He is all too eager to take on the caseload of their late employee. Although the firm is happy to have Blake on board, they have no idea just what their new hire is capable of doing in order to win . . .
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Inside the Liberal Arts: Critical Thinking and Citizenship by Jeffrey Scheuer
Apr 13, 2023
Inside the Liberal Arts: Critical Thinking and Citizenship by Jeffrey Scheuer
Inside the Liberal Arts accomplishes two ambitious goals at once, and shows why they are inseparable: It explains the nature and purpose of liberal learning – to produce critical thinkers and well-rounded democratic citizens – and offers a probing, accessible guided tour of critical thinking, emphasizing the analytic skills that form the intellectual core of all higher education. Becoming better critical thinkers doesn’t mean we have to become philosophers. As users of language, Scheuer explains, we’re already philosophers. Advanced critical thinking simply makes us better philosophers – and better learners and citizens. In lucid and often witty prose, Scheuer guides us through the moral and conceptual heart of the liberal education ideal. In an era when colleges and universities are struggling to convey the value of that ideal to students and parents, Inside the Liberal Arts will be a lasting aid to intellectual excellence, and a benchmark for understanding what it means to be an educated citizen.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mixed Signals: How Incentives Really Work by Uri Gneezy
Apr 12, 2023
Mixed Signals: How Incentives Really Work by Uri Gneezy
An informative and entertaining account of how actions send signals that shape behaviors and how to design better incentives for better results in our life, our work, and our world
Incentives send powerful signals that aim to influence behavior. But often there is a conflict between what we say and what we do in response to these incentives. The result: mixed signals.
Consider the CEO who urges teamwork but designs incentives for individual success, who invites innovation but punishes failure, who emphasizes quality but pays for quantity. Employing real-world scenarios just like this to illustrate this everyday phenomenon, behavioral economist Uri Gneezy explains why incentives often fail and demonstrates how the right incentives can change behavior by aligning with signals for better results.
Drawing on behavioral economics, game theory, psychology, and fieldwork, Gneezy outlines how to be incentive smart, designing rewards that are simple and effective. He highlights how the right combination of economic and psychological incentives can encourage people to drive more fuel-efficient cars, be more innovative at work, and even get to the gym. “Incentives send a signal,” Gneezy writes, “and your objective is to make sure this signal is aligned with your goals.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Forgotten War (A Matt Drake Novel) by Don Bentley
Apr 12, 2023
Forgotten War (A Matt Drake Novel) by Don Bentley
"A fascinating, action-packed thriller from one of the genre's most talented authors. Don Bentley delivers a blistering adventure loaded with excitement and fabulous characters. You will not want it to end!"—Brad Thor, New York Times #1 bestselling author of Dead Fall
A brotherhood born in battle is endangered by a deadly secret in the latest astonishing thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Zero Hour and Hostile Intent.
As a team, Matt Drake and his partner, Frodo, have watched each other's backs through some very dark days. But one thing they've never doubted was their commitment to each other...until now.
Frodo has been accused of a war crime ten years after leaving Afghanistan. Matt is determined to prove his friend innocent, but what will he do when he finds that his closest friend has secrets he won't share?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Magick of Physics: Uncovering the Fantastical Phenomena in Everyday Life by Felix Flicker
Apr 12, 2023
The Magick of Physics: Uncovering the Fantastical Phenomena in Everyday Life by Felix Flicker
An award-winning Oxford physicist draws on classic sci-fi, fantasy fiction, and everyday phenomena to explain and celebrate the magical properties of the world around us.
If you were to present the feats of modern science to someone from the past, those feats would surely be considered magic. Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker proves that they are indeed magic—just familiar magic. The name for this magic is “condensed matter physics.” Most people haven’t heard of the field, yet more than a third of physicists identify as condensed matter researchers, making it the most active area in the subject—with good reason. Condensed matter is the solids, liquids, and gasses that surround us—and the more exotic matters—which dictate every aspect of our present existence, and hold the keys to a brighter future, from quantum computing to real-life invisibility cloaks.
Flicker teases out the magical threads that run through our daily lives. Condensed matter physics allows you to create anything abiding by the laws of reality—and often, we find that those laws can be bent. Flicker explains how to create new particles which never existed before, how to make crystals shoot out such intense light they can cut through metal, how to separate the poles of a magnet. And more.
The book’s endearing conceit is that you, the reader, are an aspiring wizard whose ability to cast spells (i.e. to do science) is dependent on your grasp of the fundamentals of our universe. This book contains no equations or charts—instead, it’s full of owls and mountains and infinite libraries, and staffs and wands, and martial arts and mythical islands ruled by sage knot-makers. Part of the book’s magic is that, for all these fanciful trappings, it still feels practical and applicable. The Magick of Physics will open your eyes to the miracles that surround us.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grand Delusion: The Rise and Fall of American Ambition in the Middle East by Steven Simon
Apr 11, 2023
Grand Delusion: The Rise and Fall of American Ambition in the Middle East by Steven Simon
A longtime American foreign policy insider’s penetrating and definitive reckoning with this country’s involvement in the Middle East—and its bitter end
The culmination of almost forty years at the highest levels of policymaking and scholarship, Grand Delusion is Steven Simon’s tour de force, offering a comprehensive and deeply informed account of U.S. engagement in the Middle East. Simon begins with the Reagan administration, when American perception of the Middle East shifted from a cluster of faraway and frequently skirmishing nations to a shining, urgent opportunity for America to (in Reagan’s words) “serve the cause of world peace and the future of mankind.”
Reagan fired the starting gun on decades of deepening American involvement, but as the global economy grew, bringing an increasing reliance on oil, U.S. diplomatic and military energies were ever more fatefully absorbed by the Middle East until the Obama administration and its successors finally sought to disentangle America from the region. Grand Delusion explores the motivations, strategies, and shortcomings of each presidential administration from Reagan to today, exposing a web of intertwined events—from Lebanese civil conflict to shifting Iranian domestic politics, Cold War rivalries, and Saudi Arabia’s quest for security to 9/11 and the war on terror—managed by a Washington policy process frequently ruled by wishful thinking and partisan politics.
Simon’s sharp sense of irony and incisive writing bring a complex history to life. He questions the motives behind America's commitment to Israel; explodes the popular narrative of Desert Storm as a “good war”; and calls out the devastating consequences of our mistakes, particularly for people of the region trapped by the onslaught of American military action and pitiless economic sanctions.
Grand Delusion reveals that this story, while episodically impressive, was too often tragic and at times dishonorable. As we enter a new era in foreign policy, this is an essential book, a cautionary history that illuminates American's propensity for self-deception and misadventure at a moment when the nation is redefining its engagement with a world in crisis.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg
Apr 10, 2023
Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg
The practical guide to go from “drowning in work” to freeing up an extra business day per week for everyone on your team.
“There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done!” Sound familiar? Forget the old concepts of time management and the hustle culture of working until you burn out. You and your entire team can get more done, in far fewer hours, with the right blueprint. Come Up for Air is that blueprint.
Through years of building a leading efficiency consulting business, Nick Sonnenberg has discovered the primary reason why so many teams are overwhelmed. It’s not because they don’t have enough time, managers expect too much of their employees, or there aren’t enough people. The problem is that everyone is drowning in unnecessary work and inefficiencies that prevent them from focusing on the work that drives results.
In Come Up for Air, you’ll discover the CPR® Business Efficiency Framework, a proven system for leaders, managers, and teams to maximize their performance and reduce overwhelm by using the right tools in the right way, at the right time. The end result? More output, less stress, happier employees, and the potential to gain an extra full day per week in productivity to use however you’d like.
You’ll learn the proven empirical strategies from someone who not only turned his company around when it was on the verge of bankruptcy, but has also helped thousands of organizations around the world become more efficient and leverage the right systems and tools for explosive growth. Come Up for Air is the employee manual you never received.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Twyford Code: A Novel by Janice Hallett
Apr 09, 2023
The Twyford Code: A Novel by Janice Hallett
The mysterious connection between a teacher’s disappearance and an unsolved code in a children’s book is explored in this new novel from the “modern Agatha Christie” (The Sunday Times, London) and author of The Appeal.
Forty years ago, Steven “Smithy” Smith found a copy of a famous children’s book by disgraced author Edith Twyford, its margins full of strange markings and annotations. When he showed it to his remedial English teacher Miss Iles, she believed that it was part of a secret code that ran through all of Twyford’s novels. And when she later disappeared on a class field trip, Smithy becomes convinced that she had been right.
Now, out of prison after a long stretch, Smithy decides to investigate the mystery that has haunted him for decades. In a series of voice recordings on an old iPhone, Smithy alternates between visiting the people of his childhood and looking back on the events that later landed him in prison. But it soon becomes clear that Edith Twyford wasn’t just a writer of forgotten children’s stories. The Twyford Code holds a great secret, and Smithy may just have the key.
“Filled with numerous clues, acrostics, and red herrings, this thrilling scavenger hunt for the truth is delightfully deceptive and thoroughly immersive” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I Am Still With You: A Reckoning with Silence, Inheritance, and History by Emmanuel Iduma
Apr 08, 2023
I Am Still With You: A Reckoning with Silence, Inheritance, and History by Emmanuel Iduma
A deeply moving, lyrical journey through the author’s homeland of Nigeria, in search of the truth about his disappeared uncle and the history of a war that shaped him, his family, and a nation
In inimitable, rhythmic prose, the author and winner of the prestigious Windham-Campbell Prize Emmanuel Iduma tells the story of his return to Nigeria, where he grew up, after years of living in New York. He traveled home with an elusive mission: to learn the fate of his uncle Emmanuel, his namesake, who disappeared in the Nigerian Civil War in the late 1960s. A conflict that left so many families broken, the war remains at the margins of the history books, almost taboo to discuss. To find answers, Iduma stopped in city after city throughout the former Biafra region, reconnecting with relatives dear and distant to probe their memories, prowling university libraries to furtively photocopy illicit books, and visiting half-abandoned monuments along the highway. Perhaps, he realized, if he could understand how his father grieved the loss of a brother in the war, he might learn how to grieve his late father in turn.
His is also the story of countless families across the country and across the world who will never have answers or proper funerals for their loved ones. It’s a story about the birth of an artist, about writing itself as an act both healing and political, even dangerous. And it’s a story about family history and legacy, and all the questions the dead leave unanswered. How much of the author’s identity is wrapped up in this inheritance? And what does it mean to return home, when the people who define it are gone?
Equal parts memoir, national history, and political reckoning, I Am Still With You is a profoundly personal story of collective loss and making peace with the unknowable.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – All Else Failed: The Unlikely Volunteers at the Heart of the Migrant Aid Crisis by Dana Sachs
Apr 07, 2023
All Else Failed: The Unlikely Volunteers at the Heart of the Migrant Aid Crisis by Dana Sachs
As hundreds of thousands of displaced people sought refuge in Europe, the global relief system failed. This is the story of the volunteers who stepped forward to help.
In 2015, increasing numbers of refugees and migrants, most of them fleeing war-torn homelands, arrived by boat on the shores of Greece, setting off the greatest human displacement in Europe since WWII. As journalists reported horrific mass drownings, an ill-prepared and seemingly indifferent world looked on. Those who reached Europe needed food, clothing, medicine, and shelter, but the international aid system broke down completely.
All Else Failed is Dana Sachs’s compelling eyewitness account of the successes—and failures—of the volunteer relief network that emerged to meet the enormous need. Closely following the odysseys of seven individual men and women, and their families, it tells a story of despair and resilience, revealing the humanity within an immense humanitarian disaster.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Case for Cancel Culture: How This Democratic Tool Works to Liberate Us All by Ernest Owens
Apr 06, 2023
The Case for Cancel Culture: How This Democratic Tool Works to Liberate Us All by Ernest Owens
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"A necessary discourse about power and control, and who ultimately has a voice versus whose is often stifled." ―Preston D. Mitchum, LGBTQIA attorney, activist, and adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University
The first major case for cancel culture as a fundamental means of democratic expression throughout history, and timely necessity aimed at combating systems of oppression.
“___ is canceled.”
Chances are, you’ve heard this a lot lately. What might’ve once been a niche digital term has been legitimized in the discourse of presidents, politicians, and lawmakers.
But what really is cancel culture? Blacklisting celebrities? Censorship? Until now, this has been the general consensus in the media. But it’s time to raise the bar on our definition― to think of cancel culture less as scandal or suppression, and more as an essential means of democratic expression and accountability.
The Case for Cancel Culture does just that. This cultural critique from 2023 Philly News Award-Winning journalist Ernest Owens offers a fresh progressive lens in favor of cancel culture as a tool for activism and change. Using examples from politics, pop culture, and his own personal experience, Owens helps readers reflect on and learn the long history of canceling (spoiler: the Boston Tea Party was cancel culture); how the left and right uniquely equip it as part of their political toolkits; how intersections of society wield it for justice; and ultimately how it levels the playing field for the everyday person’s voice to matter.
Why should we care? Because in a world where protest and free speech are being challenged by the most powerful institutions, those without power deserve to understand the nuance and importance of this democratic tool available to them. Readers will walk away from this first-of-its-kind exploration not despising cancel culture but embracing it as a form of democratic expression that’s always been leading the charge in liberating us all.
"Journalist Owens debuts with an incisive defense of cancel culture... his arguments are thought-provoking and well supported. The result is an invigorating survey of a hot-button political issue." ―Publishers Weekly
"An important tool for all times, and for anyone looking to learn how to have the difficult but necessary conversations about race, injustice, inequality, and oppression." ―Dawn Ennis, award-winning journalist, advocate, and university professor
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pride (7 Deadly Sins) by Victoria Christopher Murray
Apr 04, 2023
Pride (7 Deadly Sins) by Victoria Christopher Murray
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The 7 Deadly Sins series that inspired four Lifetimeoriginal movies continues with this unputdownable novel following mortgage broker Journee Alexander as she tries to escape the secrets of her past without losing all she has worked to build in the present.
Journee Alexander grew up believing that the only person she could depend on was herself. After being abandoned by her mother, burning bridges with friends, and narrowly escaping bad business dealings with her first mentor, her trust is hard to earn and harder to keep. But she has overcome all of that and now, as a successful mortgage broker at the top of her game in Houston’s booming real estate market, she has every reason to be proud of her accomplishments. She achieved this massive success on her own—there’s no need to put her trust in anyone else.
But when Journee starts receiving cryptic text messages from an unknown number threatening to destroy everything she has worked to build, she is out of her depth for the first time. Forced to consider accepting help from someone, Journee turns to the first man she loved, the one who got away. But old habits are hard to break and after trusting only her own instincts for so long, can she put her pride aside and accept advice from an old flame? Or should she put her trust in a brand-new love who is in sync with all that she wants to do?
Journee is forced to confront the secrets of her past, the old hurts that never seem to heal, and the fact that sometimes a meteoric rise is just the first step in a devastating fall that will change her life forever.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – My Recap Thoughts on The Plot To Save South Africa Interview
Apr 04, 2023
My Recap Thoughts on The Plot To Save South Africa Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Plot to Save South Africa: The Week Mandela Averted Civil War and Forged a New Nation by Justice Malala
Apr 03, 2023
The Plot to Save South Africa: The Week Mandela Averted Civil War and Forged a New Nation by Justice Malala
A riveting, kaleidoscopic account of nine tumultuous days, as the assassination of Nelson Mandela’s protégé by a white supremacist threatens to derail South Africa’s democratic transition and plunge the nation into civil war.
Johannesburg, Easter weekend, 1993. Nelson Mandela has been free for three years and is in power sharing talks with President FW de Klerk when a white supremacist shoots the Black leader’s popular young heir apparent, Chris Hani, in hopes of igniting an all-out war. Will he succeed in plunging South Africa into chaos, safeguarding apartheid for perhaps years to come?
In The Plot to Save South Africa, acclaimed South African journalist Justice Malala recounts the gripping story of the next nine days, as the government and Mandela’s ANC seek desperately to restore the peace and root out just how far up into the country’s leadership the far-right plot goes. Told from the points of view of over a dozen characters on all sides of the conflict, Malala offers an illuminating look at successful leadership in action and a terrifying reminder of just how close a country we think of today as a model for racial reconciliation came to civil war.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – THE GODDESS COMPASS: “A life-transformational guide for every woman going through physical or emotional trauma.” by Deanna Hann
Apr 01, 2023
THE GODDESS COMPASS: “A life-transformational guide for every woman going through physical or emotional trauma.” by Deanna Hann
Goddess compass is not only a guide or a program but a complete lifestyle to help other women overcome trauma and heal on so many levels through the goddess compass and guide them so they can navigate from their pain. The Goddess Compass is the most powerful way to reconnect to self-love, rebuild your stunning self-worth and establish healthy boundaries, so you can have healthy relationships with yourself and others and move away from the pain.Those sister goddesses who have been suffering from emotional or mental trauma, depression, anxiety, failing relationships, physical pain, disease, addiction, sexual or physical abuse will get a love potion to heal themselves in this program. The love potion in this program will help you learn and practice self-love, self-worth, self-esteem, and confidence in your daily routine so that you can create a life that you love, filled with passion, pleasure and purpose. As a coach, I am blessed and grateful for the darkest moments in my life because it makes me resilient, confident, and empowered. Having a strong mindset, I created healthy boundaries. The love potion for me put me on a quest, or should I say an inquiry, to discover who I am and who I was. This is a little to show you the fog of my mind that was and now how I feel the sun shining on my face even when it’s not. I’m connected to the universe, creation, spiritually, and I want every woman to tap into their goddess powers through my program. –Deanna Hann
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says about the End by Bart D. Ehrman
Mar 31, 2023
Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says about the End by Bart D. Ehrman
A New York Times bestselling Biblical scholar reveals why our popular understanding of the Apocalypse is all wrong—and why that matters.
You’ll find nearly everything the Bible has to say about the end in the Book of Revelation: a mystifying prophecy filled with bizarre symbolism, violent imagery, mangled syntax, confounding contradictions, and very firm ideas about the horrors that await us all. But whether you understand the book as a literal description of what will soon come to pass, interpret it as a metaphorical expression of hope for those suffering now, or only recognize its highlights from pop culture, what you think Revelation reveals…is almost certainly wrong.
In Armageddon, acclaimed New Testament authority Bart D. Ehrman delves into the most misunderstood—and possibly the most dangerous—book of the Bible, exploring the horrifying social and political consequences of expecting an imminent apocalypse and offering a fascinating tour through three millennia of Judeo-Christian thinking about how our world will end. By turns hilarious, moving, troubling, and provocative, Armageddon presents inspiring insights into how to live our lives in the face of an uncertain future and reveals what the Bible really says about the end.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol by Rose Ann Forte
Mar 30, 2023
The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol by Rose Ann Forte
Are you ready to change your relationship with alcohol?
Rose Ann Forte was, and she knew she needed an approach that was more meaningful.
And she wanted a fresh start that kept her motivated!
The Plans He Has for Me is a twelve-week guided devotional that will teach you:
What stepping away from alcohol really does for the body and mind
How to positively change the language you use to talk about drinking
How to feel hopeful instead of shameful or restricted
How to refocus your attention on what really adds value to your life
How to stop living in the past, and be a forgiving support system to others!
So how does it work? And what makes this approach different?
Each day you’ll receive biblical guidance in the form of scripture, encouragement, and a daily prayer.
The messages are short, but powerful.
“The mindful minutes were what I found most affecting...these minutes should be lingered over when possible and considered. You may find surprising wisdom after letting them steep for a time in your mind." - Portland Book Review
Trust that you’ll also find inspiration to create new habits, and motivation to stay the course!
God has a much better plan for you – one of endless possibilities, hope and good health.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Maybe You Should Give Up: 7 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way and Take Control of Your Life by Byron Morrison
Mar 29, 2023
Maybe You Should Give Up: 7 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way and Take Control of Your Life by Byron Morrison
After years of being his own worst enemy, Byron Morrison knows exactly how frustrating the never-ending cycle of hard work, expectation, and minimal results can be. Maybe You Should Give Up is Morrison’s answer to the question: how can anyone achieve their dreams if hard work isn’t enough?
It seems like every self-help book and personal development program is the same these days, preaching that if someone just does more and pushes harder, they can achieve the life of their dreams. This expectation doesn’t often work with long-term results, which leaves many people to face the unfortunate reality of never reaching their goals.
Why? Because despite their good intentions, they get in their own way, sabotaging themselves and becoming the biggest stumbling block in the way of their success.
Tired of going ‘round in circles, Byron Morrison realized he needed to do something different. He gave up—not on his goals and dreams, accepting a life of mediocrity lying on the couch—but on being controlled by fear. He gave up living in the past. He gave up comparing himself to others. He gave up on being so hard on himself. And he gave up putting off his happiness.
And it worked. He was able to get out of his own way and finally take control of his life.
Maybe You Should Give Up explains how to throw out the rule book, break the mold and do something different. Byron Morrison’s approach helps readers identify 7 areas of their life that cause them to get in their own way and keep them stuck in a self-destructive cycle; he models how to give up on what holds a person back—to finally take control of the life they want and deserve.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Transcendent Brain: Spirituality in the Age of Science by Alan Lightman
Mar 28, 2023
The Transcendent Brain: Spirituality in the Age of Science by Alan Lightman
From the acclaimed author of Einstein’s Dreams comes a rich, fascinating answer to the question, Can the scientifically inclined still hold space for spirituality?
Gazing at the stars, falling in love, or listening to music, we sometimes feel a transcendent connection with a cosmic unity and things larger than ourselves. But these experiences are not easily understood by science, which holds that all things can be explained in terms of atoms and molecules. Is there space in our scientific worldview for these spiritual experiences?
According to acclaimed physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, there may be. Drawing on intellectual history and conversations with contemporary scientists, philosophers, and psychologists, Lightman asks a series of thought-provoking questions that illuminate our strange place between the world of particles and forces and the world of complex human experience. Can strict materialism explain our appreciation of beauty? Or our feelings of connection to nature and to other people? Is there a physical basis for consciousness, the most slippery of all scientific problems?
Lightman weaves these investigations together to propose what he calls “spiritual materialism”— the belief that we can embrace spiritual experiences without letting go of our scientific worldview. In his view, the breadth of the human condition is not only rooted in material atoms and molecules but can also be explained in terms of Darwinian evolution.
What is revealed in this lyrical, enlightening book is that spirituality may not only be compatible with science, it also ought to remain at the core of what it means to be human.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Malady of the Mind: Schizophrenia and the Path to Prevention by Jeffrey A. Lieberman
Mar 26, 2023
Malady of the Mind: Schizophrenia and the Path to Prevention by Jeffrey A. Lieberman
Of the many myths and misconceptions that obscure our understanding of schizophrenia, the most pernicious is that there is no effective treatment or cure. Though that may have been true in the past, the current reality couldn’t be more different: today’s treatments have the potential to be game-changing—and often lifesaving.
This powerful portrait of schizophrenia, the most malignant and mysterious mental illness, by renowned psychiatrist Jeffrey Lieberman, interweaves cultural and scientific history with dramatic patient profiles and clinical experiences to impart a revolutionary message of hope. For the first time in history, we can effectively treat schizophrenia, limiting its disabling effects—and we’re on the verge of being able to prevent the disease’s onset entirely.
In this rigorously researched, profoundly compelling biography of schizophrenia, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman draws on his four-decade career to illuminate the past, present, and future of this historically dreaded and devastating illness. From his vantage point at the pinnacle of academic psychiatry, informed by extensive research experience and clinical care of thousands of patients, Dr. Lieberman explains how the complexity of the brain, the checkered history of psychiatric medicine, and centuries of stigma combined with misguided legislation and health care policies have impeded scientific advances and clinical progress. Despite this, there is reason for optimism: by offering evidence-based treatments that combine medication with psychosocial services and principles learned from the recovery movement, doctors can now effectively treat schizophrenia by diagnosing patients at a very early stage, achieving a mutually respectful therapeutic alliance, and preventing relapse, thus limiting the progression of the illness. Even more auspiciously, decades of work on diagnosis, detection, and early intervention have pushed scientific progress to the cusp of prevention—meaning that in the near future, doctors may be able to prevent the onset of this disorder.
A must-read for fans of medical histories, psychology, and those whose lives have been affected by schizophrenia, this revelatory work offers a comprehensive scientific portrait, crucial insights, sound advice for families and friends, and most importantly, hope for sufferers now and in the generations to come.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Investing in a Recession – Time to Think about Gold by Simon Popple
Mar 25, 2023
Investing in a Recession - Time to Think about Gold by Simon Popple
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bayou Beloved (Butterfly Bayou) by Lexi Blake
Mar 24, 2023
Bayou Beloved (Butterfly Bayou) by Lexi Blake
When a woman returns home to Louisiana's Butterfly Bayou, her high school crush finally notices she exists, in a small-town contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake.
Quaid Havery always planned to follow in his father’s footsteps. He went to law school and then came home to take over his dad’s legal practice. Being the only lawyer in small-town Papillon, Quaid is pretty sure he’s seen everything. After all, he was once asked to sue an alligator for defamation of character. He’s prepared for anything the town can throw at him, until he encounters Jayna Cardet. She’s gorgeous, smart, funny, and unlike any woman he’s met before....Except he has.
Jayna never thought she’d return to Papillon, but when her life gets turned around she must learn to live in the close-knit community again. She certainly never dreamed she would practice law in her little town, but she finds herself in the courtroom, and the opposing counsel is her former high school crush, Quaid. It wouldn’t be so bad if the man had developed a beer belly, but Quaid is more handsome than ever. And instead of ignoring her like he did in high school, he’s made it plain that he wants to get to know her.
Thus begins a courtship destined to end in a wedding or a war. Either way, the locals are popping some corn and eagerly awaiting the outcome.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The World Itself: Consciousness and the Everything of Physics by Ulf Danielsson
Mar 23, 2023
The World Itself: Consciousness and the Everything of Physics by Ulf Danielsson
There is a wonderfully weird but real world out there, and we are a part of it. It is time for physics to take life seriously.
Can we ever truly comprehend the universe before we fully understand consciousness and the wonders, and limits, of the mind? Ulf Danielsson, an acclaimed theoretical physicist who has dedicated his career to probing the deepest mysteries of nature, thinks not. As he dismantles the arguments of esteemed mathematicians and scientists, who would substitute their mathematical models for reality and equate the mind to a computer, he makes a lucid and passionate case that it is nature, full of beauty and meaning, which must compel us. In challenging established worldviews, he also takes a fresh look at major philosophical debates, including the notion of free will.
Fearless, provocative, and witty, The World Itself is essential reading for anyone curious about the profound questions surrounding life, the universe, and everything.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Creators Take Control: How NFTs Revolutionize Art, Business, and Entertainment by Edward Lee
Mar 21, 2023
Creators Take Control: How NFTs Revolutionize Art, Business, and Entertainment by Edward Lee
A leading legal scholar offers a compelling new theory to explain the meteoric rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and their impact on art, business, entertainment, and society, and explains how they are revolutionizing our understanding of ownership.
If you buy an NFT, do you own anything? Critics say no. Then why are people spending so much money to own them—to the tune of $27 billion in 2021? And why are big businesses and venture capital firms investing hundreds of millions to develop NFTs for people’s use in the metaverse, a purely imaginary world?
In Creators Take Control, Edward Lee offers a compelling new theory he calls “Tokenism” that answers these perplexing questions. Using vivid examples, Lee lucidly explains how NFTs operate—and how they fundamentally change our understanding of ownership. Tokenism is an artistic, cultural, and technological movement that creates value in a new kind of ownership of a new type of property—symbolized by a virtual token—through a process of technological abstraction and artificial scarcity effectuated by NFTs. Ownership becomes virtual. What Cubism did in radically changing the twentieth-century perspective of creating and viewing art through cubes, Tokenism does today in altering our perspective of owning art and other things through tokens. Both movements radically reimagine what’s possible.
Creators and businesses have seized upon this profound transformation. In a short time, they have developed a new market for digital art, important new rights for creators, innovative business models based on decentralized collaboration, and a new type of interactive ownership that enables identity, community, and patronage through NFTs. These innovations are just the start of revolutionary changes to society. Lee shows how NFTs create a new form of decentralized intellectual property, or De-IP. Comparable to the movement to decentralized finance (DeFi), De-IP empowers creators to take control of their artistic productions and livelihood.
Lee’s intellectual tour de force is filled with practical insights—and hope—for fostering creativity and a Virtual Renaissance for the ages.
About the Author
Edward Lee is a leading legal expert on NFTs and intellectual property. He is a professor of law and co-director of Illinois Tech Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Center for Design, Law, and Technology, the first U.S. institution devoted to research of creativity, technology,...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – They Ask, You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today’s Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan
Mar 20, 2023
They Ask, You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan
The revolutionary guide that challenged businesses around the world to stop selling to their buyers and start answering their questions to get results; revised and updated to address new technology, trends, the continuous evolution of the digital consumer, and much more
In today’s digital age, the traditional sales funnel―marketing at the top, sales in the middle, customer service at the bottom―is no longer effective. To be successful, businesses must obsess over the questions, concerns, and problems their buyers have, and address them as honestly and as thoroughly as possible. Every day, buyers turn to search engines to ask billions of questions. Having the answers they need can attract thousands of potential buyers to your company―but only if your content strategy puts your answers at the top of those search results. It’s a simple and powerful equation that produces growth and success: They Ask, You Answer.
Using these principles, author Marcus Sheridan led his struggling pool company from the bleak depths of the housing crash of 2008 to become one of the largest pool installers in the United States. Discover how his proven strategy can work for your business and master the principles of inbound and content marketing that have empowered thousands of companies to achieve exceptional growth.
They Ask, You Answer is a straightforward guide filled with practical tactics and insights for transforming your marketing strategy. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the evolution of content marketing and the increasing demands of today’s internet-savvy buyers. New chapters explore the impact of technology, conversational marketing, the essential elements every business website should possess, the rise of video, and new stories from companies that have achieved remarkable results with They Ask, You Answer.
Upon reading this book, you will know:
How to build trust with buyers through content and video.
How to turn your web presence into a magnet for qualified buyers.
What works and what doesn’t through new case studies, featuring real-world results from companies that have embraced these principles.
Why you need to think of your business as a media company, instead of relying on more traditional (and ineffective) ways of advertising and marketing.
How to achieve buy-in at your company and truly embrace a culture of content and video.
How to transform your current customer base into loyal brand advocates for your company.
They Ask, You Answer is a must-have resource for companies that want a fresh approach to marketing and sales that is proven to generate more traffic, leads, and sales.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Collaborators: Three Stories of Deception and Survival in World War II by Ian Buruma
Mar 19, 2023
The Collaborators: Three Stories of Deception and Survival in World War II by Ian Buruma
Ian Buruma’s spellbinding account of three near-mythic figures—a Dutch fixer, a Manchu princess, and Himmler’s masseur—who may have been con artists and collaborators under Japanese and German rule, or true heroes, or something in between.
On the face of it, the three characters in this book seem to have little in common—aside from the fact that each committed wartime acts that led some to see them as national heroes, and others as villains. All three were mythmakers, larger-than-life storytellers, for whom the truth was beside the point. Felix Kersten was a plump Finnish pleasure-seeker who became Heinrich Himmler’s indispensable personal masseur—Himmler calling him his “magic Buddha.” Kersten presented himself after the war as a resistance hero who convinced Himmler to save countless people from mass murder. Kawashima Yoshiko, a gender-fluid Manchu princess, spied for the Japanese secret police in China, and was mythologized by the Japanese as a heroic combination of Mata Hari and Joan of Arc. Friedrich Weinreb was a Hasidic Jew in Holland who took large amounts of money from fellow Jews in an imaginary scheme to save them from deportation, while in fact betraying some of them to the German secret police. Sentenced after the war as a con artist, he was regarded regarded by supporters as the “Dutch Dreyfus.”
All three figures have been vilified and mythologized, out of a never-ending need, Ian Buruma argues, to see history, and particularly war, and above all World War II, as a neat story of angels and devils. The Collaborators is a fascinating reconstruction of what in fact we can know about these incredible figures and what will always remain out of reach. What emerges is all the more mesmerizing for being painted in chiaroscuro. In times of life-and-death stakes, the truth quickly gets buried under lies and self-deception. Now, when demagogues abroad and at home are assaulting the truth once more, the stories of the collaborators and their lessons are indispensable.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano
Mar 18, 2023
How I'll Kill You by Ren DeStefano
Your next stay-up-all-night thriller, about identical triplets who have a nasty habit of killing their boyfriends, and what happens when the youngest commits their worst crime yet: falling in love with her mark.
Make him want you.
Make him love you.
Make him dead.
Sissy has an...interesting family. Always the careful one, always the cautious one, she has handled the cleanup while her serial killer sisters have carved a path of carnage across the U.S. Now, as they arrive in the Arizona heat, Sissy must step up and embrace the family pastime of making a man fall in love and then murdering him. Her first target? A young widower named Edison—and their mutual attraction is instant. While their relationship progresses, and most couples would be thinking about picking out china patterns and moving in together, Sissy’s family is reminding her to think about picking out burial sites and moving on.
Then something happens that Sissy never anticipated: She begins to feel protective of Edison, and before she can help it, she’s fallen in love. But the clock is ticking, and her sisters are growing restless. It becomes clear that the gravesite she chooses will hide a body no matter what happens; but if she betrays her family, will it be hers?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Angel Makers: Arsenic, a Midwife, and Modern History’s Most Astonishing Murder Ring by Patti McCracken
Mar 17, 2023
The Angel Makers: Arsenic, a Midwife, and Modern History's Most Astonishing Murder Ring by Patti McCracken
The Angel Makers is a true-crime story like no other—a 1920s midwife who may have been the century’s most prolific killer leading a murder ring of women responsible for the deaths of at least 160 men.
The horror occurred in a rustic farming enclave in modern-day Hungary. To look at the unlikely lineup of murderesses—village wives, mothers, and daughters—was to come to the shocking realization that this could have happened anywhere, and to anyone. At the center of it all was a sharp-minded village midwife, a “smiling Buddha” known as Auntie Suzy, who distilled arsenic from flypaper and distributed it to the women of Nagyrév. “Why are you bothering with him?” Auntie Suzy would ask, as she produced an arsenic-filled vial from her apron pocket. In the beginning, a great many used the deadly solution to finally be free of cruel and abusive spouses.
But as the number of dead bodies grew without consequence, the killers grew bolder. With each vial of poison emptied, a new reason surfaced to drain yet another. Some women disposed of sickly relatives. Some used arsenic as “inheritance powder” to secure land and houses. For more than fifteen years, the unlikely murderers aided death unfettered and tended to it as if it were simply another chore—spooning doses of arsenic into soup and wine, stirring it into coffee and brandy. By the time their crimes were discovered, hundreds were feared dead.
Anonymous notes brought the crimes to light in 1929. As a skillful prosecutor hungry for justice ran the investigation, newsmen from around the world—including the New York Times—poured in to cover the dramatic events as they unfolded.
The Angel Makers captures in expertly researched detail the entirety of this harrowing story, from the early murders to the final hanging—the story of one of the most sensational and astonishing murder rings in all of modern history.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Collateral Damage (17) (Ali Reynolds Series) by J.A. Jance
Mar 15, 2023
Collateral Damage (17) (Ali Reynolds Series) by J.A. Jance
Ali Reynolds and High Noon Enterprises face the dangerous consequences of one man’s desperate search for revenge in this unputdownable thriller from J.A. Jance, the New York Times bestselling author who “has been delivering must-read books for a long time” (The Real Book Spy).
After spending twenty years behind bars, Frank Muñoz, a disgraced former cop, is out on parole and focused on just one thing: revenge. The wife who abandoned him after his arrest, the mistress who ratted him out for abetting a money-laundering scheme, the detectives who presided over his case all those years ago—they all have targets on their backs.
About: Judith Ann Jance is an American author of mystery novels. She writes three series of novels, centering on retired Seattle Police Department Detective J. P. Beaumont, Arizona County Sheriff Joanna Brady, and former Los Angeles news anchor turned mystery solver Ali Reynolds.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Linda Buscemi PhD, Founder of Ella by TapRoot at SXSW 2023
Mar 14, 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Iago Zapletal, Co-Founder and CHO of Head Office at SXSW 2023
Mar 13, 2023
Iago Zapletal, Co-Founder and CHO of Head Office at SXSW 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. M. Reza Mizani, Founder/Chairman of LASO Health at SXSW 2023
Mar 13, 2023
Dr. M. Reza Mizani, Founder/Chairman of LASO Health at SXSW 2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hayes Kanyike, Gainsapp Creator & Founder at SXSW 2023
Mar 13, 2023
Hayes Kanyike, Gainsapp Creator & Founder at SXSW 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire by John Catsimatidis
Mar 11, 2023
How Far Do You Want to Go. Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire by John Catsimatidis
Billionaire entrepreneur John Catsimatidis, owner and CEO of the Red Apple Group, reveals how his instincts and common sense have propelled him to massive business success in this detailed account of an incredible rags-to-riches story.
Born on the small Greek island of Nisyros, John Catsimatidis immigrated to the States with his family and quickly became a true New Yorker, raised in Harlem. He went to school by day and worked in a small grocery store by night to help his parents pay the bills until, just eight credits short of graduating from New York University, he opted to work in the grocery business full-time.
Today, that grocery business has become the Red Apple Group, a conglomerate with interests in energy, real estate, aviation, baseball, entertainment, and media, including the iconic radio station WABC, where John hosts leading figures in government, politics, business, and economics.
As Catsimatidis has discovered, the American Dream doesn’t come with an instruction manual—or even a sign to let you know when you’ve arrived at the finish line. How Far Do You Want to Go? tells Catsimatidis’s dynamic story, from his beginnings in the grocery business to entering the political arena, including a New York City mayoral campaign. He’s tried his hand at nearly everything, but he’s far from finished with his adventures. Now, he offers readers a glimpse into the wisdom he’s gained—and the excitement he has for what the future holds in store.
About John A. Catsimatidis is an American billionaire businessman and radio talk show host. He is the owner, president, chairman, and CEO of Gristedes Foods, a grocery chain in Manhattan, and the Red Apple Group, a real estate and aviation company with about $2 billion in holdings in New York, Florida and Pennsylvania.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Liam Sharpe – Actor, Filmmaker, Writer and Linguist on The Head of Joaquín Murrieta on Amazon Prime Video
Mar 09, 2023
Liam Sharpe - Actor, Filmmaker, Writer and Linguist on The Head of Joaquín Murrieta on Amazon Prime Video
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Actor, filmmaker, and linguist Liam Sharpe is poised to be one of the most talked about antagonist of 2023, playing the role of “Oliver” as one of the leads for Amazon’s first Latin American Western, ‘The Head of Joaquín Murrieta.” The well-traveled language expert and thespian also founded Sharpe Studios working out of the Bay area and has worked on countless projects including filmmaking, podcasting, photography videography, voiceover work and more.
“The Head of Joaquín Murrieta” tells the story of a historical Mexican figure who gave battle to the Americans during the Gold Rush. On the newly drawn border between Mexico and the United States, an all-out war was waged due to the Gold Rush, the series is fueled by greed, anger and xenophobia. In New California, a group of immigrants, bandits and natives join forces, thus creating the myth of the Latin American Robin Hood: Joaquín Murrieta.
Initiating one of Amazon’s most ambitious titles ever in Latin America, “La cabeza de Joaquín Murrieta,” is the region’s first Western Amazon Original series, Amazon Prime Video announced Tuesday. Set in 1851 around the Mexico-US border, the series episodes are directed by Humberto Hinojosa Ozcariz (“El Candidato,” “Luis Miguel, The Series”) and David Pablos, fresh of his success with “Dance of the 41,” and director of “The Chosen Ones,” selected for Cannes’ Un Certain Regard). Liam brings to life the villain ‘Oliver’ the main antagonist in this gritty wild west series.
Growing up in the Bay area, Liam was exposed to many cultures and backgrounds at a young age and sparked his love for learning languages. Now fluent in 7 languages including English, German, Spanish, Portages, French, Italian and Mandarin, Liam learned the majority of the languages between the ages of 14-20. Liam abroad as a teen in Germany, and then traveled to Ecuador and taught at an alternative school when he was 18 before moving to China at 19 where he learned Mandarin. Liam would eventually graduate from UC Santa Cruz and begin working as an electrical design engineer for a solar company before moving to Germany to earn his masters.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead by Monica C. Parker
Mar 08, 2023
The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead by Monica C. Parker
An eye-opening journey through the magical, yet surprisingly little-understood, human emotion that is wonder.
From the first tickle of curiosity to an unexpected shift in how we perceive the world, there isn’t a person who hasn’t experienced wonder, and yet the why and how of this profoundly beneficial emotion is only just beginning to be scientifically examined. This inspiring book from thought leader Monica Parker explores the power of wonder to transform the way we learn, develop new ideas, drive social change, and ultimately become better humans.
The Power of Wonder takes readers on a multidisciplinary journey through psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, literature, and business to share some of the surprising secrets behind the mechanics of wonder and guides readers in bringing more of it into their lives. From art and architecture, to love and sex, to sleep and psychedelics, you will learn about the elements and elicitors of wonder, and how it can transform our bodies and brains. Whether it’s taking a daily “wonder walk” or discovering a new absorbing intellectual pursuit, this book shows us how to become more wonderprone and reconnect with a reverence for the world and all the magic in it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China’s Forbidden City by Adam Brookes
Mar 07, 2023
Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China's Forbidden City by Adam Brookes
The gripping true story of the bold and determined museum curators who saved the priceless treasures of China’s Forbidden City in the years leading up to World War II and beyond.
Spring 1933: The silent courtyards and palaces of Peking’s Forbidden City, for centuries the home of Chinese emperors, are tense with fear and expectation. Japan’s aircrafts drone overhead, its troops and tanks are only hours away. All-out war between China and Japan is coming, and the curators of the Forbidden City are faced with an impossible question: how will they protect the vast imperial art collections in their charge? A difficult and monumental decision is made: to safeguard the treasures, they will need to be evacuated.
The magnificent collections contain a million pieces of art—objects that carry China’s deepest and most ancient memories. Among them are irreplaceable artefacts: exquisite paintings on silk, vanishingly rare Ming porcelain, and the extraordinary Stone Drums of Qin, which are adorned with 2,500-year-old inscriptions of crucial cultural significance.
For sixteen terrifying years, under the quiet leadership of museum director Ma Heng, the curators would go on to transport the imperial art collections thousands of miles across China—up rivers of white water, across mountain ranges, and through burning cities. In their search for safety the curators and their fragile, invaluable cargo journeyed through the maelstrom of violence, chaos, and starvation that was China’s Second World War.
Told for the first time in English and playing out across a vast historical canvas, this is the exhilarating story of a small group of men and women who, when faced with war’s onslaught on civilization, chose to resist. Fragile Cargo reminds us of the enduring power of beauty in a world beset by conflict and violence.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rule of 3, How Elite Leaders Win by Atlas Aultman
Mar 05, 2023
Rule of 3, How Elite Leaders Win by Atlas Aultman
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To be released in June 2023, this is the pre-purchase of the Rule of 3 book that changes how leaders look at leadership. Atlas Aultman has decades of experience successfully leading selectively manned military and innovation teams in combat, White House, and Special Operations mission sets. This book can be consumed in as little as 10 minutes and be ready to apply, or you can enjoy the stories that help paint the picture. Atlas hasn't written a leadership book that hasn't become a bestseller, this one will be no exception. Get your copy first, pre-order today.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Africatown: America’s Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created by Nick Tabor
Mar 04, 2023
Africatown: America's Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created by Nick Tabor
An evocative and epic story, Nick Tabor's Africatown charts the fraught history of America from those who were brought here as slaves but nevertheless established a home for themselves and their descendants, a community which often thrived despite persistent racism and environmental pollution.
In 1860, a ship called the Clotilda was smuggled through the Alabama Gulf Coast, carrying the last group of enslaved people ever brought to the U.S. from West Africa. Five years later, the shipmates were emancipated, but they had no way of getting back home. Instead they created their own community outside the city of Mobile, where they spoke Yoruba and appointed their own leaders, a story chronicled in Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon.
That community, Africatown, has endured to the present day, and many of the community residents are the shipmates’ direct descendants. After many decades of neglect and a Jim Crow legal system that targeted the area for industrialization, the community is struggling to survive. Many community members believe the pollution from the heavy industry surrounding their homes has caused a cancer epidemic among residents, and companies are eyeing even more land for development.
At the same time, after the discovery of the remains of the Clotilda in the riverbed nearby, a renewed effort is underway to create a living memorial to the community and the lives of the slaves who founded it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Curse of the Marquis de Sade: A Notorious Scoundrel, a Mythical Manuscript, and the Biggest Scandal in Literary History by Joel Warner
Mar 02, 2023
The Curse of the Marquis de Sade: A Notorious Scoundrel, a Mythical Manuscript, and the Biggest Scandal in Literary History by Joel Warner
The captivating, deeply reported true story of how one of the most notorious novels ever written—Marquis de Sade’s 120 Days of Sodom—landed at the heart of one of the biggest scams in modern literary history.
“Reading The Curse of the Marquis de Sade, with the Marquis, the sabotage of rare manuscript sales, and a massive Ponzi scheme at its center,felt like a twisty waterslide shooting through a sleazy and bizarre landscape. This book is wild.”—Adam McKay, Academy Award–winning filmmaker
Described as both “one of the most important novels ever written” and “the gospel of evil,” 120 Days of Sodom was written by the Marquis de Sade, a notorious eighteenth-century aristocrat who waged a campaign of mayhem and debauchery across France, evaded execution, and inspired the word “sadism,” which came to mean receiving pleasure from pain. Despite all his crimes, Sade considered this work to be his greatest transgression.
The original manuscript of 120 Days of Sodom, a tiny scroll penned in the bowels of the Bastille in Paris, would embark on a centuries-spanning odyssey across Europe, passing from nineteenth-century banned book collectors to pioneering sex researchers to avant-garde artists before being hidden away from Nazi book burnings. In 2014, the world heralded its return to France when the scroll was purchased for millions by Gérard Lhéritier, the self-made son of a plumber who had used his savvy business skills to upend France’s renowned rare-book market. But the sale opened the door to vendettas by the government, feuds among antiquarian booksellers, manuscript sales derailed by sabotage, a record-breaking lottery jackpot, and allegations of a decade-long billion-euro con, the specifics of which, if true, would make the scroll part of France’s largest-ever Ponzi scheme.
Told with gripping reporting and flush with deceit and scandal, The Curse of the Marquis de Sade weaves together the sweeping odyssey of 120 Days of Sodom and the spectacular rise and fall of Lhéritier, once the “king of manuscripts” and now known to many as the Bernie Madoff of France. At its center is an urgent question for all those who cherish the written word: As the age of handwriting comes to an end, what do we owe the original texts left behind?
About the Author
Joel Warner is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in Esquire, Wired, Newsweek, Men’s Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, Popular Science, and Slate, among others. He currently serves as managing editor of the investigative news outlet The Lever and previously worked as a staff writer at International Business Times and Westword. He is also co-author of The Humor Code. He lives with his family in Denver, Colorado.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Christian Health Nonprofit Saddled Thousands With Debt as It Built a Family Empire Including a Pot Farm, a Bank and an Airline by J. David McSwane
Mar 01, 2023
A Christian Health Nonprofit Saddled Thousands With Debt as It Built a Family Empire Including a Pot Farm, a Bank and an Airline by J. David McSwane
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Side Hustle & Flow: 10 Principles to Live and Lead a More Productive Life in Less Time by Cliff Beach
Feb 28, 2023
Side Hustle & Flow: 10 Principles to Live and Lead a More Productive Life in Less Time by Cliff Beach
Ten chapters, chronicling Cliff's journey in music from getting kicked off "American Idol" to finding success with his hit song "Confident". It tells people how to start doing more passion projects while continuing to work their day job. It describes a detailed and realistic approach, unlike those which promise that you can become a multi-millionaire with minimal effort. Rather than setting lofty, unobtainable goals, Cliff embodies the "every man", taking slow and strategic, methodical steps to my version of success, which the readers can also aspire to and achieve in their own right.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blood Money: The Story of Life, Death, and Profit Inside America’s Blood Industry by Kathleen McLaughlin
Feb 24, 2023
Blood Money: The Story of Life, Death, and Profit Inside America's Blood Industry by Kathleen McLaughlin
A “haunting” (Anne Helen Petersen, author of Can’t Even) and deeply personal investigation of an underground for-profit medical industry and the American underclass it drains for blood and profit.
Journalist Kathleen McLaughlin knew she’d found a treatment that worked on her rare autoimmune disorder. She had no idea it had been drawn from the veins of America’s most vulnerable.
So begins McLaughlin’s ten-year investigation researching and reporting on the $20-billion-a year business she found at the other end of her medication, revealing an industry that targets America’s most economically vulnerable for immense profit.
Assigned to work in China, McLaughlin hesitated to utilize that country’s scandal-plagued plasma supply—outbreaks throughout the 1990s and early 2000s struck thousands with blood-borne diseases as impoverished areas of the country were milked for blood with reckless abandon. Instead, McLaughlin becomes her own runner, hiding American plasma in her luggage during trips from the United States to China. She finishes the job, but never could get the plasma story out of her head. Suspicions become certainties when a source from the past, a visiting Chinese researcher, warns McLaughlin of troubling echoes between America’s domestic plasma supply chain and the one she’d seen spin out into chaos in China.
Blood Money shares McLaughlin’s decade-long mission to learn the full story of where her medicine comes from. She travels the United States in search of the truth about human blood plasma and learns that twenty million Americans each year sell their plasma for profit—a human-derived commodity extracted inside our borders to be processed and packaged for retail across the globe. She investigates the thin evidence pharmaceutical companies have used to push plasma as a wonder drug for everything from COVID-19 to wrinkled skin. And she unearths an American economic crisis hidden in plain sight: single mothers, college students, laid-off Rust Belt auto workers, and a booming blood market at America’s southern border, where collection agencies target Mexican citizens willing to cross over and sell their plasma for substandard pay.
McLaughlin’s findings push her to ask difficult questions about her own complicity in this wheel of exploitation, as both a patient in need and a customer who stands to benefit from the suffering of others. Blood Money weaves together McLaughlin’s personal battle to overcome illness as a working American with an electrifying exposé of capitalism run amok in a searing portrait that shows what happens when big business is allowed to feed unchecked on those least empowered to fight back.
Kathleen McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist who reports and writes about the consequences of economic inequality around the world. A frequent contributor to The Washington Post and The Guardian, McLaughlin’s reporting has also appeared in The New York Times, BuzzFeed, The Atlantic, The Economist, NPR, and more. She is a former Knight Science Journalism fellow at MIT and has won multiple awards for her reporting on labor in China. Blood Money is her first book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ori Inbar Co-Founder of AWE and Super Ventures Talks ChatGPT, AI, VR, XR and Metaverse Futures
Feb 23, 2023
Ori Inbar Co-Founder of AWE and Super Ventures Talks ChatGPT, AI, VR, XR and Metaverse Futures
Awexr.com
Ori Inbar is a pioneer and champion of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) industry since 2007, and is a sought-after thought leader, investor and adviser to numerous augmented reality startups and corporations.
In 2009, Ori co-founded Ogmento, an AR games startup which in 2015 was acquired by Apple.
In 2010 he co-founded AWE, the world’s largest community dedicated to advancing AR and VR via tradeshows, meetups, courses, and award competitions,
In 2016 he founded Super Ventures, a fund dedicated to investing in early-stage AR startups.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alain Dumonceaux of The Awakened Man
Feb 22, 2023
Alain Dumonceaux of The Awakened Man
Theawakenedman.net
As the Purposeful Action (Men)tor for the Awakened Man movement, Alain Dumonceaux has been on a mission as the beacon for what it means to live an authentic life. For the past three decades, Alain has lived the highs of the Culinary Olympics to the lows of losing it all…almost twice. Today, Alain's purpose is to guide men to rediscover their life's mission starting with a purposeful action plan called: The Return of The King that sets the stage for their Hero’s Quest.
The Chris Voss Show Pocast – The Syrian Sunset by Howard Kaplan
Feb 21, 2023
The Syrian Sunset by Howard Kaplan
A sweeping novel of international intrigue about the Syrian Civil War, the failure of the West to save the Syrian people, and how that inaction against the Russian incursion in Syria emboldened Vladimir Putin to attack Ukraine.
In 2012, President Obama declared that if Assad used chemical weapons in Syria, that would cross a red line. A year later, Assad murdered a thousand people in East Damascus with sarin, and the West did not respond. Soon after, the Russians vastly augmented their presence in Syria, built a huge air base to add to their warm water port on the Syrian Mediterranean and from those runways bombed the Free Syrian Army across the breadth of Syria.
Based around these true events, THE SYRIAN SUNSET tells the tale of a fictional Syrian Military Intelligence general who wants a better Syria, and the events that led to the death of 500,000 civilians, 5 million people fleeing Syria, another 15 million being displaced internally.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations by Jenny Foss
Feb 20, 2023
Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations by Jenny Foss
Jobjenny.com
A must-have step-by-step guide on what to do (and what NOT to do) in the workplace featuring clear instructions and helpful scripts so you can deal with any unexpected situation at work.
How do you deal with a difficult boss who is always unavailable? How should you handle a coworker who never completes their portion of a project on schedule? How can you establish a strong work-life balance when starting a new job? The workplace can be full of challenging situations and no matter how passionate, frustrated, excited, or downright angry you feel, it’s important to stay polite and professional. Whether you struggle with finding the right words or simply aren’t sure how to approach a topic, Do This, Not That: Career is here to help!
This book gives you the tools you need to move forward productively so you can learn when to let go and move on. You’ll find more than 75 common workplace issues that cover everything from your first day on the job to your last. For each situation, discover what to do and what to avoid, then learn exactly how to make it happen. Find tips to reframe your thinking, simple scripts to help you figure out what to say, and even advice on your next steps depending on your initial response. Do This, Not That: Career is your one-stop-shop to handling any situation that work throws your way so you can prepare yourself for a successful career.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mitch Hankins, Founder of The Debug Life
Feb 18, 2023
Mitch Hankins, Founder of The Debug Life
Thedebuglife.com
Mitch Hankins is a cloud-certified full-stack developer who speaks to professionals struggling to find meaning in life. He has developed his expertise by working with some of the largest organizations in the US, including Nasdaq and the US Military. With over a decade of professional experience, Mitch noticed he and his colleagues often struggled with feelings of isolation. This often led to an unfulfilled life where complacency and loneliness were the norms. Mitch can help anyone who feels disconnected to experience a fuller and more connected life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daniel James, Founder & CEO at Mint Performance Marketing
Feb 17, 2023
Daniel James, Founder & CEO at Mint Performance Marketing
Mint-performancemarketing.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – David M. Ockert, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of the Parallax Center
Feb 15, 2023
David M. Ockert, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of the Parallax Center
Parallaxcenter.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Burner (Gray Man) by Mark Greaney
Feb 14, 2023
Burner (Gray Man) by Mark Greaney
Court Gentry is caught between the Russian mafia and the CIA in this latest electrifying thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling Gray Man series.
When you kick over a rock, you never know what's going to crawl out.
Alex Velesky is about to discover that the hard way. He's stolen records from the Swiss bank that employs him, thinking that he'll uncover a criminal conspiracy. But he soon finds that he's tapped into the mother lode of corruption. Before he knows it, he's being hunted by everyone from the Russian mafia to the CIA.
Court Gentry and his erstwhile lover, Zoya Zakharova, find themselves on opposites poles when it comes to Velesky. They both want him but for different reasons.
That's a problem for tomorrow. Today they need to keep him and themselves alive. Right now, it's not looking good.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rohaan Khan, CEO & Founder of Orange Trail Discusses Marketing and Ads In 2023
Feb 12, 2023
Rohaan Khan, CEO & Founder of Orange Trail Discusses Marketing and Ads In 2023
Orangetrail.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Never Far from Home: My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law by Bruce Jackson
Feb 10, 2023
Never Far from Home: My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law by Bruce Jackson
Microsoft’s associate general counsel shares this story that is “as nuanced as it is hopeful” (Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader) about his rise from childhood poverty in pre-gentrified New York City to a stellar career at the top of the technology and music industries in this stirring true story of grit and perseverance. For fans of Indra Nooyi’s My Life in Full and Viola Davis’s Finding Me.
As an accomplished Microsoft executive, Bruce Jackson handles billions of dollars of commerce as its associate general counsel while he plays a crucial role in the company’s corporate diversity efforts. But few of his colleagues can understand the weight he carries with him to the office each day. He kept his past hidden from sight as he ascended the corporate ladder but shares it in full for the first time here.
Born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Jackson moved to Manhattan’s Amsterdam housing projects as a child, where he had already been falsely accused and arrested for robbery by the age of ten. At the age of fifteen, he witnessed the homicide of his close friend. Taken in by the criminal justice system, seduced by a burgeoning drug trade, and burdened by a fractured, impoverished home life, Jackson stood on the edge of failure. But he was saved by an offer. That offer set him on a better path, off the streets and eventually on the way to Georgetown Law, but not without hard knocks along the way.
But even as he racked up professional accomplishments, Jackson is still haunted by the unchanged world outside his office.
From public housing to working for Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, and its founder, Bill Gates, to advising some of the biggest stars in music, Bruce Jackson’s Never Far from Home reveals the ups and downs of an incredible journey, how he overcame many obstacles and the valuable lessons learned along the way.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It by Elie Honig
Feb 08, 2023
Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It by Elie Honig
CNN senior legal analyst and nationally bestselling author Elie Honig explores America’s two-tier justice system, explaining how the rich, the famous, and the powerful— including, most notoriously, Donald Trump—manipulate the legal system to escape justice and get away with vast misdeeds.
How does he get away with it? That question, more than any other, vexes observers of and participants in the American criminal justice process. How do powerful people weaponize their wealth, political power, and fame to beat the system? And how can prosecutors fight back?
In Untouchable, Elie Honig exposes how the rich and powerful use the system to their own benefit, revealing how notorious figures like Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, and Bill Cosby successfully eluded justice for decades. He demonstrates how the Trump children dodged a fraud indictment. He makes clear how countless CEOs and titans of Wall Street have been let off the hook, receiving financial penalties without suffering criminal consequences. This doesn’t happen by accident.
Over the four years of his administration, Donald Trump’s corruption seemed plain for all to see. The former president obstructed justice, flouted his responsibility to the Constitution, lied to the American people, and set the United States on a dark path to disunity and violence. Yet he has never been held accountable for any of his misdeeds. Why not?
Untouchable holds the answer. Honig shows how Trump and others use seemingly fair institutions and practices to build empires of corruption and get away with misdeeds for which ordinary people would be sentenced to years behind bars. It’s not just that money talks, Honig makes clear, but how it can corrupt otherwise reliable institutions and blind people to the real power dynamics behind the scenes.
In this vital, incisive book, Honig explains how the system allows the powerful to become untouchable, takes us inside their heads, and offers solutions for making the system more honest and fairer, ensuring true justice for all—holding everyone, no matter their status, accountable for their criminal misdeeds.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Secret Files: Bill De Blasio, The NYPD, and The Broken Promises of Police Reform by Michael Hayes
Feb 07, 2023
The Secret Files: Bill De Blasio, The NYPD, and The Broken Promises of Police Reform by Michael Hayes
An unprecedented breakdown of the NYPD’s powerful network of police unions, pro-police lawyers, and top brass who work relentlessly to shield police officers from any real accountability
For readers of long-form, hard-hitting journalistic exposés like We Own This City, a compelling look at how we do—and don't—hold police responsible in America, by an award-winning progressive reporter covering the NYPD police beat
In 2018, reporter Michael Hayes uncovered a major story about how the NYPD was not only turning a blind eye to police misconduct, but also allowing hundreds of officers with severe misconduct charges to remain on the force. In the aftermath of that story, then-Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to reform the department only to abandon his plans.
While de Blasio may have suffered a political setback, it’s New Yorkers who are the true victims of this failure to deliver accountability and transparency. The state has a law that specifically prevents the public from learning about concealed police records. New Yorkers are increasingly distrustful of the police after witnessing their loved ones being targeted, brutalized, and murdered with near impunity.
Hayes takes readers inside decades of police corruption and controversial laws, chronicling the stories of the families and activists who have had enough. He makes a compelling case for the limits of reform in the aftermath of the major Black Lives Matter rallies following the murder of George Floyd and growing calls to defund the police.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rick Elmore, CEO and Founder of Simply Noted – Real Handwritten Notes to Scale
Feb 04, 2023
Rick Elmore, CEO and Founder of Simply Noted - Real Handwritten Notes to Scale
Simplynoted.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Actor Daniel Baldwin on Loaded Deck Movie, iShook.com and Crypto Token Movie Funding’s New Frontier
Feb 03, 2023
Actor Daniel Baldwin on Loaded Deck Movie, iShook.com and Crypto Token Movie Funding's New Frontier
Loadeddeckmovie.com
ishook.com
ishook.io
megatolia.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – City of the Dead (4) (City Spies) by James Ponti
Feb 02, 2023
City of the Dead (4) (City Spies) by James Ponti
In this fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies go codebreaking in Cairo in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.
Codename Kathmandu, better known as Kat, loves logic and order, has a favorite eight-digit number, and can spot a pattern from a mile away. So when a series of cyberattacks hits key locations in London while the spies are testing security for the British Museum, it’s clear that Kat’s skill for finding reason in what seems like randomness makes her the perfect candidate to lead the job.
And while the team follows the deciphered messages to Egypt and the ancient City of the Dead to discover who is behind the attacks and why, Kat soon realizes that there’s another layer to the mystery.
With more players, more clues, and involving higher levels of British Intelligence than ever before, this mission is one of the most complex that the group has faced to date. And it’s also going to bring about a change to the City Spies…
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Our Fourth Age: A village elder’s story for young Homines sapientes about surviving their future history by Mr Terry Vernon Thiele
Feb 01, 2023
Our Fourth Age: A village elder's story for young Homines sapientes about surviving their future history by Mr Terry Vernon Thiele
WHY THIS BOOK? Welcome to our Fourth Age. Our species already has survived three. For millennia we hunted. After the ice, we farmed. For the last eight generations, we manufactured. Our Fourth Age is upon us.
We are at teetering on the brink of a technological meta-revolution the likes of which we can scarcely imagine, driven by nanotechnology, synthetic biology, 3D printing, automation, instantaneous-always-on-global communication, artificial intelligence, and cheap ubiquitous off-grid energy, to name just a few of the disruptors. It will redefine everything that we know and do … and may take our jobs.
At the same time, we are undergoing societal upheavals on a scale never before seen. For the first time, most of us now live in cities. For the first time, the old outnumber the young. Within our children’s lifetimes, global population will peak and then start to decline. Half of all country populations are already declining. And the decline won’t stop....
Instinctively we fear the unknown . . . fear chaos. We formed groups that created cultural and societal norms to protect us from that primeval chaos. But all of those norms wither in the blast of the technological and societal changes that are accelerating us into a future our imaginations cannot grasp. For 7,000 generations, since anatomically “modern” humans emerged 200,000 years ago, children could look to their parents and grandparents for life lessons in how to confront the chaos. No more. The yesterday experiences of parents and grandparents will be of little help to today’s children in surviving tomorrow’s world. Our children have no cultural maps, no societal talismans, to guide them. Which leaves them with only their instincts to confront the chaos. Those instincts were crafted to enable us to survive in a world that we left millennia ago. That long-forgotten world hardwired us to overreact violently when we are frightened. Chaos is frightening. And chaos is about to engulf us.
Welcome to our Fourth Age.
Do we have the innate capacity to survive what is about to happen to us? This book explores that question for the sake of my grandchildren.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Guy Morris, Author of Intelligent Action Thriller Books
Jan 31, 2023
Guy Morris, Author of Intelligent Action Thriller Books
Guymorrisbooks.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden’s White House by Chris Whipple
Jan 29, 2023
The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House by Chris Whipple
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Gatekeepers comes a revelatory, news-making look at how President Joe Biden and his seasoned team have battled to achieve their agenda—based on the author’s extraordinary access to the White House during two years of crises at home and abroad.
In January of 2021, the Biden administration inherited the most daunting array of challenges since FDR’s presidency: a lethal pandemic, a plummeting economy, an unresolved twenty-year war, and the aftermath of an attack on the Capitol that polarized the country. Waves of crises followed, including the fallout from a divisive Supreme Court, raging inflation, and Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Now, in The Fight of His Life, prizewinning journalist Chris Whipple takes us inside the Oval Office as the critical decisions of Biden’s presidency are being made. With remarkable access to both President Biden and his inner circle—including Chief of Staff Ron Klain, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and CIA Director William Burns—Whipple pulls back the curtain on the internal power struggles and back-room compromises. Featuring shocking new details about how renegade Trump officials enabled the transfer of power, which key staffers really make the White House run (it’s probably not who you think), why Joe Biden no longer speaks freely around his security detail, and what he really thinks of Vice President Kamala Harris, the press, and living in the White House, The Fight of His Life delivers a stunning portrait of politics on the edge.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Unhackable Internet: How Rebuilding Cyberspace Can Create Real Security and Prevent Financial Collapse by Thomas P. Vartanian
Jan 27, 2023
The Unhackable Internet: How Rebuilding Cyberspace Can Create Real Security and Prevent Financial Collapse by Thomas P. Vartanian
Like most aspects of modern existence, more and more of our financial lives have migrated to the digital realm. With the benefits of ease that our Internet allows us, that transition also raises numerous – and dangerous – threats to national security, our money, and the systems we use to store and transfer it. In TheUnhackable Internet, financial services and technology expert Thomas P. Vartanian exposes the vulnerabilities of the many networks that we rely on today as well as the threats facing the integrity of our national security and financial services sector.
From cyberattacks by foreign adversaries like China and Russia, the explosion of cryptocurrency, the advancement of ransomware, phishing, surveillance apps, spying software, and logic bombs, along with the increasing savvy and daring shown by Internet hackers, the next financial panic is likely to be delivered to us through use or abuse of technology. The Unhackable Internet describes how society can remake an Internet that was never conceived as a secure environment and badly tainted by the original sin of substandard coding. Vartanian argues for increasing the use of private and offline network infrastructures, controlling the ownership of Internet infrastructure, and imposing enhanced authentication, governance, and enforcement standards. This online universe would look more like our analog lives, authenticating all digital traffic to a real person and removing any virtual traveler that violated the new rules of the road.
The Unhackable Internet poses a challenge to America: take the lead and create a coalition of democratic nations to implement financial cyber strategies or be left with no counterweight short of military power to respond to those who weaponize technology. This comprehensive and compelling book makes it clear that nothing less than the control of global economies is up for grabs, and that how we use technology is our choice.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – James Donatossian, Owner of Printech on Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business and Success
Jan 26, 2023
James Donatossian, Owner of Printech on Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business and Success
Printech.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Thom Dennis Founder & CEO – Culture Change Coach and Facilitator
Jan 25, 2023
Thom Dennis Founder & CEO - Culture Change Coach and Facilitator
Serenityinleadership.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mansoor Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Heritage Kulfi
Jan 25, 2023
Mansoor Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Heritage Kulfi
Heritagekulfi.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Story Of… by Shirley B Novack
Jan 23, 2023
The Story Of... by Shirley B Novack
This is the story of Jacob Kalinsky, born in Koretz, Poland, in 1904 to a mean-tempered tyrant of a father and a sweet and loving mother. At the age of twelve, Jacob's mother, Sarah, dies, and Jacob, along with his nine-year-old brother, is sent to live in the care of a brothel run by a loving madam named Jordanna.
It takes Jacob's father three long years to send for his sons. During that time, Jacob suffers many indignities, but when he was raped by a Polish soldier, it molds his life. The shame of this event remains his secret, never to be shared with anyone. That is, until a day, many years later in America, fate brings the Polish soldier back into Jacob's life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Scott Hayley, Country Music Star Interview
Jan 22, 2023
Scott Hayley, Country Music Star Interview
Scotthayley.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs by Soren Kaplan
Jan 22, 2023
Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs by Soren Kaplan
Get the Free Toolkit with book purchase (visit author website at sorenkaplan.com for details).
First we had IQ to predict success. Then Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Now, Experiential Intelligence (XQ) expands our understanding of what's needed to thrive in today's disruptive world.
Experiential Intelligence reveals how our past experiences impact our present success and future opportunities in ways we often don't recognize. While you can't change what's happened to you or how you've responded to it, within your unique stories are hidden strengths waiting to be discovered. Do just that by uncovering your Experiential Intelligence—the mindsets and abilities gained from your personal and professional life experiences.
Just as memorizing facts doesn't give you a high IQ, your Experiential Intelligence (XQ) isn't merely what you've learned over time. It's how you perceive challenges, view opportunities, and tackle goals.
XQ is your unique internal fingerprint. Leverage it to:
Become a better leader
Increase collaboration, innovation, and results
Hire and develop talent using more strategic criteria
Transform your organization's culture
Experiential Intelligence reveals the psychological, sociological, and neurological forces that make us tick. Learn how to uncover your hidden assets, remove invisible barriers limiting peak performance, and amplify strengths to achieve breakthroughs for yourself, your team, and your organization.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Golden Pen: The Notary Signing Agents Guide To Multiple Streams Of Income: Learn The Best 6-Figure Side Hustles And Start Today by Mark Sias, Grace Sias
Jan 21, 2023
A Golden Pen: The Notary Signing Agents Guide To Multiple Streams Of Income: Learn The Best 6-Figure Side Hustles And Start Today by Mark Sias, Grace Sias
The Goose laid a golden egg... but that is just a fable. In 2019 my wife & I founded a business that was like having a "Golden Pen". Every time we signed a piece of paper it was pay-day! It was superb. We wondered if the market had other little niches like this. It does!
We discovered ways to make up to $200 per 30 minutes to 45 minutes of work per appointment working for yourself on your schedule in the Mobile Notary Business!
Yes, you probably did, if you are already a Certified Signing Agent.
Unfortunately, as newer signing agents are figuring out, it is kind of a saturated market...
But...did you know that there's a way to make that same kind of fast cash in other similar services that you can offer alongside your notary business?
Services with similar unique benefits that your mobile notary business does make it so perfect. You know:
Easy to learn, low start-up cost, fast cash, and high demand to name a few.
This book will shed light on other industries' best-kept secrets — Being a loan signing agent isn't the only show in town!
Are you tired of slow weeks with signing services? Or how about scheduling closings that cancel? How about those low-ball offers that are practically insulting? Would you like to earn multiple income streams that bulletproof your schedule with clients?
The good news is you can. We will teach you the insider secrets of other little know niches that will keep the cash flowing!
Whether you’re looking for an additional income stream as a side hustle, would like to have your own home-based business, or are an aspiring entrepreneur, this book is for you!
Mark Sias & Grace Sias are the Owners of Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers. They Operate a six-figure mobile notary and legal services company. Mark & Grace are also six-figure notary coaches that are committed to teaching people how to launch a successful mobile notary business. They have also recently expanded into a regional signing agent service.
They are located in Port Orange Florida.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo
Jan 20, 2023
Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo
The remarkable true story of Ellen and William Craft, who escaped slavery through daring, determination, and disguise, with Ellen passing as a wealthy, disabled White man and William posing as “his” slave.
In 1848, a year of international democratic revolt, a young, enslaved couple, Ellen and William Craft, achieved one of the boldest feats of self-emancipation in American history. Posing as master and slave, while sustained by their love as husband and wife, they made their escape together across more than 1,000 miles, riding out in the open on steamboats, carriages, and trains that took them from bondage in Georgia to the free states of the North.
Along the way, they dodged slave traders, military officers, and even friends of their enslavers, who might have revealed their true identities. The tale of their adventure soon made them celebrities, and generated headlines around the country. Americans could not get enough of this charismatic young couple, who traveled another 1,000 miles criss-crossing New England, drawing thunderous applause as they spoke alongside some of the greatest abolitionist luminaries of the day—among them Frederick Douglass and William Wells Brown.
But even then, they were not out of danger. With the passage of an infamous new Fugitive Slave Act in 1850, all Americans became accountable for returning refugees like the Crafts to slavery. Then yet another adventure began, as slave hunters came up from Georgia, forcing the Crafts to flee once again—this time from the United States, their lives and thousands more on the line and the stakes never higher.
With three epic journeys compressed into one monumental bid for freedom, Master Slave Husband Wife is an American love story—one that would challenge the nation’s core precepts of life, liberty, and justice for all—one that challenges us even now.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury by Keagen Hadley
Jan 18, 2023
Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury by Keagen Hadley
Have you experienced an ACL injury?
This book is focused on assisting people experiencing psychological issues as a result of these injuries.
This book will give you a holistic overview of the tools needed to manage stress effectively and deal with the injuries!
These concerns, if left untreated, could lead to various diagnoses such as depression and anxiety.
You will learn how to deal with these difficulties by utilizing a variety of skills centered around acceptance, mindfulness, and their unique values to provide a better plan for dealing with their injury-related trauma.
If you are ready, then order your copy of Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury, and start your healing process today!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mirror in the Sky: The Life and Music of Stevie Nicks by Simon Morrison
Jan 18, 2023
Mirror in the Sky: The Life and Music of Stevie Nicks by Simon Morrison
A stunning musical biography of Stevie Nicks that paints a portrait of an artist, not a caricature of a superstar.
Reflective and expansive, Mirror in the Sky situates Stevie Nicks as one of the finest songwriters of the twentieth century.
This biography from distinguished music historian Simon Morrison examines Nicks as a singer and songwriter before and beyond her career with Fleetwood Mac, from the Arizona landscape of her childhood to the strobe-lit Night of 1000 Stevies celebrations.
The book uniquely:
Analyzes Nicks's craft—the grain of her voice, the poetry of her lyrics, the melodic and harmonic syntax of her songs.
Identifies the American folk and country influences on her musical imagination that place her within a distinctly American tradition of women songwriters.
Draws from oral histories and surprising archival discoveries to connect Nicks's story to those of California's above- and underground music industries, innovations in recording technology, and gendered restrictions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption, and Cover-up in Oakland by Ali Winston, Darwin BondGraham
Jan 16, 2023
The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption, and Cover-up in Oakland by Ali Winston, Darwin BondGraham
NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE
From the Polk Award–winning investigative duo comes a critical look at the systematic corruption and brutality within the Oakland Police Department, and the more than two-decades-long saga of attempted reforms and explosive scandals.
No municipality has been under court oversight to reform its police department as long as the city of Oakland. It is, quite simply, the edge case in American law enforcement.
The Riders Come Out at Night is the culmination of over twenty-one years of fearless reporting. Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham shine a light on the jackbooted police culture, lack of political will, and misguided leadership that have conspired to stymie meaningful reform. The authors trace the history of Oakland since its inception through the lens of the city’s police department, through the Palmer Raids, McCarthyism, and the Civil Rights struggle, the Black Panthers and crack eras, to Oakland’s present-day revival.
Readers will be introduced to a group of sadistic cops known as “The Riders,” whose disregard for the oath they took to protect and serve is on full, tragic, infuriating display. They will also meet Keith Batt, a wide-eyed rookie cop turned whistleblower, who was unwittingly partnered with the leader of the Riders. Other compelling characters include Jim Chanin and John Burris, two civil rights attorneys determined to see reform through, in spite of all obstacles. And Oakland’s deep history of law enforcement corruption, reactionary politics, and social movement organizing is retold through historical figures like Black Panther Huey Newton, drug kingpin Felix Mitchell, district attorney and future Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren, and Mayor Jerry Brown.
The Riders Come Out at Night is the story of one city and its police department, but it’s also the story of American policing—and where it’s headed.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Sex Trafficker’s Wife: A Story of Truth, Faith, and Trust in Self by A. Quick
Jan 14, 2023
The Sex Trafficker's Wife: A Story of Truth, Faith, and Trust in Self by A. Quick
She was a loving housewife. He was a hard-working husband. Together they shared three precious boys. Their marriage wasn’t perfect, but there was love between them, and it worked…right until that fateful day when it all fell apart.
This is the true story of Amanda who, through no fault of her own, found herself caught up by the darkest most insidious corners of the criminal world of sex trafficking minors. Her husband, the man she loved and the father of her children, was a criminal. And when it all came down, she was left holding the pieces.
This book is written for the women left in the shadows and the aftermath. For the spouses and partners who lose everything in an instant, but still have to keep going, navigating through complex legal systems, coming to terms with the betrayal, and somehow “holding it all together for the kids.” The ones nobody talks about, except in hushed whispers.
With a remarkably candid tone, and a clear explanation of events and facts, Quick pulls back the curtain on what happens to those left behind once the perpetrator is caught.
Much more than a memoir, this book is also a beacon of light and hope for others in the same situation.
As Amanda states, “My message to the world is really quite simple. The only person who can change your life is you. Every single person has the power to choose differently.”
Are you ready?
It is time to shake off the shackles of the past that were put on you by another. It is time to step into your own power. It is time to trust yourself. It is time to begin to heal.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Steve Buzogany, Founder and CEO of Appreciate Advocate on How to Make More Money in Business Referrals
Jan 13, 2023
Steve Buzogany, Founder and CEO of Appreciate Advocate on How to Make More Money in Business Referrals
Appreciationadvocate.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – VegasNearMe App Interview, George Meyer, CEO & Founder at NearMe Entertainment
Jan 13, 2023
VegasNearMe App Interview, George Meyer, CEO & Founder at NearMe Entertainment
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on January 6 by Steven A. Sund
Jan 11, 2023
Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on January 6 by Steven A. Sund
One of the darkest days in American history became an extraordinary story of courage under fire.
Courage Under Fire is United States Capitol Police Chief Steven A. Sund's gripping personal account that takes readers inside the events leading up to January 6, and provides a detailed and harrowing minute-by-minute account of the attack on the US Capitol, which was valiantly defended in hand-to-hand combat by the US Capitol Police officers who found themselves outnumbered 58 to 1.
Courage Under Fire draws upon audio recordings, key documents, and government records as it traces Sund's extraordinary journey from his command post on January 6 to his explosive behind-closed-doors testimony before the January 6 committee.
Steven A. Sund, one of only ten men in history to hold the title of Chief of the US Capitol Police, has coordinated dozens of National Special Security Events, responded to numerous critical incidents and active shooter events, and has protected every living US president. But nothing could have prepared him for the violent attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Three days before the attack, Chief Sund requested the assistance of the National Guard. This request was denied. In preparation for the Joint Session of Congress, Chief Sund directed every available sworn officer to be on duty to protect the Capitol and all of its members and staff.
But it wasn't enough.
The savage attack that followed was a well-planned and carefully coordinated armed assault on the United States Capitol, involving thousands. The shock and horror of this attack exploded on TV screens worldwide as US Capitol Police officers under Chief Sund's command found themselves facing a violent siege, hit with pipes, fire extinguishers, boards, and flag poles. Dedicated men and women were knocked unconscious and sprayed with mace and bear spray as live pipe bombs were discovered at the national headquarters of both major political parties.
Finally multiple police lines were breached. Then the building was breached. The National Guard didn't arrive until it was much too late. In the end, 150 officers were seriously injured, and nine Americans were dead.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Divensi Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 09, 2023
Divensi Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rollkers Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 09, 2023
Rollkers Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – VersaWare Technologies Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 09, 2023
VersaWare Technologies Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Enrico Cuini Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 09, 2023
Enrico Cuini Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SDT Inc. Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 08, 2023
SDT Inc. Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – NANSHE App Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 08, 2023
Nanshe.app
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – ArchiTek Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 08, 2023
ArchiTek Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Architek.ai
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cloverland Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 07, 2023
Cloverland Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Cloverland.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nostics Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 07, 2023
Nostics Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Nostics.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Skyted Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 07, 2023
Skyted Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Skyted.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Maca Flight Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 07, 2023
Maca Flight Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Macaflight.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Techlok Solutions Laplok Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 07, 2023
Techlok Solutions Laplok Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Laplok.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Celitek Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 07, 2023
Celitek Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Celitech.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Targus Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 06, 2023
Targus Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amp Genie Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 06, 2023
Amp Genie Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – ANELLO Photonics Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 06, 2023
ANELLO Photonics Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Anellophotonics.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AEye AI Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 06, 2023
AEye AI Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Aeye.ai
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amber by LatticeWork Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 06, 2023
Amber by LatticeWork Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – BLUETTI Portable Power Stations Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 06, 2023
BLUETTI Portable Power Stations Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AI Nexus Healthcare Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
Jan 06, 2023
AI Nexus Healthcare Booth Interview at CES Show 2023
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life by Mike Rucker PhD.
Jan 04, 2023
The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life by Mike Rucker PhD.
Discover the latest compelling scientific evidence for the potent and revitalizing value of fun and how to make having fun a habitual and authentic part of your daily life.
Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes?
There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking. Whether you’re a frustrated high-achiever trying to find a better work-life balance or someone who is seeking relief from life’s overwhelming challenges, it is time you gain access to the best medicine available. The Fun Habit is the ultimate guide to reap the serious benefits fun offers.
Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. In the vein of Year of Yes, 10% Happier, and Atomic Habits, The Fun Habit is an inspiring and motivational guidebook that you will want to share with everyone in your life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Patient Empowerment 101: More than a book, it’s an adventure! Ann M Hester M.D.
Jan 03, 2023
Patient Empowerment 101: More than a book, it's an adventure! Ann M Hester M.D.
Hi! I'm Ann Hester, M.D., the board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience who wrote this book to empower you like never before. Please, think of me as Ann, a friend who happens to be a physician who will share a wealth of information to help you change your healthcare trajectory forever. Patient Empowerment 101 will impact how you approach your medical care for the rest of your life. It's a fun read, full of pictures, charts, and questionnaires. No boring medical jargon here. You can even access a website that reinforces concepts taught in the book. In addition, you can take engaging online quizzes and watch informative videos featuring life-like characters. The website was created just for you.
The book teaches invaluable healthcare principles once known only by medical professionals. You'll become empowered to communicate with doctors on a level you never imagined. Imagine knowing specific questions your doctor will want to know about common medical symptoms BEFORE she even asks! You'll learn to think thru your illness when your symptoms first begin. Symptom-specific questionnaires are provided in the book as well.
You'll also learn to keep a concise copy of personal health records, a must in this healthcare climate. You can download additional Word forms for both your medical records and your symptoms as often as you like. You can even fill them out and save them to your computer before you print a copy.
Features:
Learn how to communicate with physicians on an unprecedented level.
Prepare for upcoming visits to the doctor to make the most out of every minute.
Chart details of common symptoms that will help your doctor diagnose you faster, often with fewer tests and procedures.
Learn how to pick the right doctor and research his credentials.
Understand various types of health insurance and go thru a case study.
Develop your own personal copy of vital health records. Download charts to facilitate this process.
Understand the power of the health advocate, paid or free.
Learn tips on how to use technology to improve your health.
Understand commonly ordered tests and terms your doctor may use when explaining results.
Review a glossary of standard medical terms. A pronunciation key is provided.
Understand standard medical abbreviations.
And more!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – License to Steal: Turn Wall Street Greed into your Gain by Stuart Kruse CFA
Dec 30, 2022
License to Steal: Turn Wall Street Greed into your Gain by Stuart Kruse CFA
Kruseassetmanagement.com
His first book, License to Steal: Turn Wall Street Greed into your Gain, is about the pitfall of investing
both from the industry and the investor’s standpoints, and how to make the system and people biases
work for you instead of against you.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – House of the Customer: A blueprint for one-to-one, customer-first, employee-driven business transformation by Greg Kihlstrom
Dec 29, 2022
House of the Customer: A blueprint for one-to-one, customer-first, employee-driven business transformation by Greg Kihlstrom
Gregkihlstrom.com
Between consumer demands for more personalized and greater data privacy and competitive pressures to provide better omnichannel customer experiences, brands are faced with a dilemma: build a foundation for the future of customer relationships or lose relevancy in a crowded marketplace.
Doing this, however, is not without its challenges. While many enterprises a engaging in digital transformations in order to modernize and anticipate future changes, these efforts are often fraught with challenges, and many fail to deliver the results promised.
The way to do this forms the foundation of House of the Customer. In this new book from best-selling author Greg Kihlström, readers are guided through the elements of a 1:1, customer-first, employee-driven enterprise that includes seven key elements, why they are important, and how to implement them. These seven elements are explained in terms of building your brand as a “house” for your customers and aligning, people, processes, and platforms in a customer-centric manner driven by strategic key performance indicators (KPIs) and measured by tangible business outcomes.
Drawing on Kihlström’s experience working with top organizations, as well as dozens of interviews with Fortune 500 customer experience leaders and industry-leading platform marketing technology executives and thought leaders for this book and his podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström, the blueprint to achieve a customer-centric, sustainable platform for growth is made tangible.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kevin Amolsch, President of Pine Financial Group on Real Estate Investing and Helping Investors
Dec 24, 2022
Kevin Amolsch, President of Pine Financial Group on Real Estate Investing and Helping Investors
Pinefinancialgroup.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee by Paul R. Gregory
Dec 23, 2022
The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee by Paul R. Gregory
The closest friend of Lee Harvey Oswald and his Soviet wife Marina upon the couple’s arrival in Texas breaks a sixty-year silence with a riveting story of his time with JFK’s assassin and his candid assessment of the murder that marked a turning point in our country’s history.
Merely two hours after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, television cameras captured police escorting a suspect into Dallas police headquarters. Meanwhile at the University of Oklahoma, watching the coverage in the student center, Paul Gregory scanned the figure in dark trousers and a white, V-neck tee shirt and saw the bruised and battered face of Lee Harvey Oswald. Shocked, Gregory said, “I know that man.” In fact, he knew Oswald and his wife Marina better than almost anyone in America.
After sixty years, Paul Gregory finally tells everything he knows about the Oswalds and how he watched the soul of a killer take shape.
Identified by the FBI as a “known associate of LHO,” Gregory soon faced interrogations by the Secret Service. Later he would testify before the Warren Commission. Here, in The Oswalds, he offers the intimate details of his time spent with Lee and wife Marina in their run-down duplex on Mercedes Street in Fort Worth, Texas, and his admission into the inner world of a young marriage before candidly assessing the murder that marked a turning point in our country’s history. His riveting recollection includes memories both casual and deadly serious, such as the dinner at his parents’ house introducing Marina to the “Dallas Russians,” a front-yard incident of spousal abuse, and a further rift in the marriage when he exposed to Marina that Oswald was not the dashing, radical intellectual whose Historic Diary would be a publishing sensation. And Gregory also gives a fascinating account of his father’s role as an eyewitness to history, serving as Marina’s translator and confidante in the first four days after the assassination.
As a scholar and skilled researcher, Gregory debunks the vast array of assassination conspiracy theories by demonstrating that Lee Harvey Oswald did it and did it alone—that the Oswald he once called a friend had the motive, the intelligence, and the means to commit one of the most shocking crimes in American history.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Always Adventure: Five Powerful Practices for Living a Happier More Fulfilling Life by Andy Way
Dec 21, 2022
Always Adventure: Five Powerful Practices for Living a Happier More Fulfilling Life by Andy Way
THE ART OF LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY
Living Adventurously is about discovering how to change the way we experience life so that every day is its own adventure full of insights and opportunities. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, unhappy, or unfulfilled. Sometimes, our problems can be as simple as wanting more out of life but not knowing how. Living Adventurously is made up of five practices that deliver distinct outcomes that, when practiced, lead to living a happier, more fulfilling life.
Andy Way openly shares true stories from his life and the lessons he learned along the way. Having struggled as a father of a teen dealing with self-harm, substance abuse, an eating disorder, and severe anxiety and depression, there was a time when finding joy in life seemed impossible. Refusing to give up, Andy stayed committed to his son and to giving purpose to the pain of his past so others do not have to go through the same. As a passionate father, he now shares this story and what he learned from such an intense challenge to help others live happier, more fulfilling lives. Through years of reflection, practice, and research, Andy crafted a way to live with more peace, confidence, trust, connection, and fulfillment.
In Always Adventure, Andy draws the map that is the Living Adventurously Method. Using five simple practices, Andy shows us how we can allow our lives to change by experiencing more gratitude, getting uncomfortable, exploring the unknown, and seeking excitement so that we can start living adventurously too. While life may not turn out the way we thought it would, it can also turn out even better than we ever imagined…if we let it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Debra Blaine M.D. – Author, Coach, Publisher Interview
Dec 20, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daniel Krynzel, Founder of “Godspeed with Daniel” Mobile App
Dec 18, 2022
Godspeedwithdaniel.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want by Joe Hart, Michael A. Crom
Dec 17, 2022
Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want by Joe Hart, Michael A. Crom
Take command of your future with this groundbreaking book from the experts who brought you How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Take Command offers powerful tools and time-tested methods to help you live an intentional life by transforming how you approach your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and future. Filled with stories of everyday people and based on expert research and interviews with more than a hundred high-performing leaders, Take Command gives you the strategies you need to unlock your full potential and create the life you want.
Written by Joe Hart (CEO) and Michael Crom (Board Member) of Dale Carnegie & Associates, Take Command is a modern manual for personal development that will help anyone, at any age. It is structured around questions geared to encourage self-reflection, such as:
-How do we use the power of mindset to deal with stress and anxiety, gain perspective on negative emotions, and build resilience?
-Once we understand our inner lives, how do we create enriching, rewarding, and enduring relationships?
-How do we deal with difficult people and manage conflict?
-After mastering our thoughts and relationships, how do we live courageously and intentionally to build a vision that will bring out the best in ourselves and other people?
For more than one hundred years, the wisdom of Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People has provided people around the world with richer, more fulfilling relationships and a happier way of life. Now, Take Command combines decades of Dale Carnegie’s award-winning training and timeless principles—ones that have transformed the personal and professional lives of millions—into a master text that tells you everything you need to know about the art of human relations.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Raw Deal Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat By Chloe Sorvino
Dec 16, 2022
Raw Deal Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat By Chloe Sorvino
A shocking and unputdownable exposé of the United States meat industry, the devastating failures of the country’s food system, and the growing disappointment of alternative meat producers claiming to revolutionize the future of food. Perfect for fans of Kochland, The Meat Racket, and The Secret Life of Groceries.
Well before COVID-19 swept across the United States and the chairman of Tyson Foods infamously declared that the food supply chain was dangerously vulnerable, America’s meat industry was reaching a breaking point. Years of consolidation, price-fixing, and power grabs by elite industry insiders have harmed consumers and caused environmental destruction. Americans have no idea where their meat comes from. And while that’s hurting us, it’s also making others rich.
Now, financial journalist Chloe Sorvino presents an expansive view of the meat industry and its future as its fundamental weaknesses are laid bare for all to see. With unprecedented access and in-depth research, Raw Deal investigates corporate greed, how climate change will upend our food production, and the limitations of local movements challenging the status quo.
A journalistic tour de force that dives deep into one of America’s biggest and most vital industries, Raw Deal is a crucial and groundbreaking read that is sure to be a modern investigative journalism classic.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology by Mike Rinder
Dec 15, 2022
A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology by Mike Rinder
One of the highest-ranking defectors from Scientology exposes the secret inner workings of the powerful organization in this remarkable memoir.
Mike Rinder’s parents began taking him to their local Scientology center when he was five years old. After high school, he signed a billion-year contract and was admitted into Scientology’s elite inner circle, the Sea Organization. Brought to founder L. Ron Hubbard’s yacht and promised training in Hubbard’s most advanced techniques, Mike was instead put to work swabbing the decks.
Still, Rinder bought into the doctrine that his personal comfort was secondary to the higher purpose of Hubbard’s world-saving mission, swiftly rising through the ranks. In the 1980s, Rinder became Scientology’s international spokesperson and the head of its powerful Office of Special Affairs. He helped negotiate Scientology’s pivotal tax exemption from the IRS and engaged with the organization’s prominent celebrity members, including Tom Cruise, Lisa Marie Presley, and John Travolta.
Yet Rinder couldn’t shake a nagging feeling that something was amiss—Hubbard’s promises remained unfulfilled at his death, and his successor, David Miscavige, was a ruthless and vindictive man who did not hesitate to confine many top Scientologists, Mike among them, to a makeshift prison known as the Hole.
In 2007, at the age of fifty-two, Rinder finally escaped Scientology. Overnight, he became one of the organization’s biggest public enemies. He was followed, hacked, spied on, and tracked. But he refused to be intimidated and today helps people break free of Scientology.
In A Billion Years, the dark, dystopian truth about Scientology is revealed as never before. Rinder offers insights into the religion that only someone of his former high rank could provide and tells a harrowing but fulfilling story of personal resilience.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brian J. Esposito, Esposito Intellectual Enterprises
Dec 12, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Way of the Wall Street Warrior: Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts by Dave Liu, Adam Snyder
Dec 10, 2022
The Way of the Wall Street Warrior: Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts by Dave Liu, Adam Snyder
In The Way of the Wall Street Warrior, 25-year veteran investment banker and finance professional, Dave Liu, delivers a humorous and irreverent insider’s guide to thriving on Wall Street or Main Street. Liu offers hilarious and insightful advice on everything from landing an interview to self-promotion to getting paid.
In this book, you’ll discover:
How to get that job you always wanted
Why career longevity and “success” comes from doing the least amount of work for the most pay
How mastering cognitive biases and understanding human nature can help you win the rat race
How to make people think you’re the smartest person in the room without actually being the smartest person in the room
How to make sure you do everything in your power to get paid well (or at least not get screwed too badly)
How to turn any weakness or liability into an asset to further your career
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – In the Mouth of the Wolf: A Murder, a Cover-Up, and the True Cost of Silencing the Press by Katherine Corcoran
Dec 09, 2022
In the Mouth of the Wolf: A Murder, a Cover-Up, and the True Cost of Silencing the Press by Katherine Corcoran
Regina Martínez was no stranger to retaliation. A journalist out of Mexico’s Gulf Coast state of Veracruz, Regina's stories for the magazine Proceso laid out the corruption and abuse underlying Mexican politics. She was barred from press conferences, and copies of Proceso often disappeared before they made the newsstands. In 2012, shortly after Proceso published an article on corruption and two Veracruz politicians, and the magazine went missing once again, she was bludgeoned to death in her bathroom. The message was clear: No journalist in Mexico was safe.
Katherine Corcoran, then leading the Associated Press coverage of Mexico, admired Regina Martínez’s work. Troubled by the news of her death, Corcoran journeyed to Veracruz to find out what had happened. Regina hadn’t even written the controversial article. But did she have something else that someone didn’t want published? Once there, Katherine bonded with four of Regina’s grief-stricken mentees, each desperate to prove who was to blame for the death of their friend. Together they battled cover-ups, narco-officials, red tape, and threats to sift through the mess of lies―and discover what got Regina killed.
A gripping look at reporters who dare to step on the deadly “third rail,” where the state and organized crime have become indistinguishable, In the Mouth of the Wolf confronts how silencing the free press threatens basic protections and rule of law across the globe.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Robert Bell, CEO of 2B3D- A Metaverse Tech Company
Dec 08, 2022
Robert Bell, CEO of 2B3D- A Metaverse Tech Company
2b3d.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Darrick “DJ” Johnson, CEO, ITech E-Learning Platform
Dec 06, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gary Shapiro, President/CEO of Consumer Technology Association on CES Show 2023
Dec 06, 2022
Gary Shapiro, President/CEO of Consumer Technology Association on CES Show 2023
CES.tech
Gary Shapiro is an acclaimed author, lobbyist, and president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® which represents over 1,500 consumer technology companies and owns and produces the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)® — The Global Stage for Innovation. He has authored more than 800 opinion pieces highlighting the importance of innovation in the U.S. economy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ten Recommandments For Personal Empowerment by Dana Sardano
Dec 05, 2022
Ten Recommandments For Personal Empowerment by Dana Sardano
Ten Recommandments for Personal Empowerment is a loose autobiography based on Dana's dysfunctional up-bringing and how she empowered herself and came out the other side. Showcasing this how-to meets autobiographical approach to her writing style, Dana uses anecdotes from her personal experiences, shares what she's gleaned from these experiences, and offers insights on how to work through personal trauma in a step-by-step manner. It's actually pretty amazing! Just ask her.
"What I’ve learned through the process of self-exploration is that our personal empowerment is directly linked to our ability to look within and recognize that we are all interconnected and we are all essentially in this together. I learned that I didn’t just suffer; we all suffer. Our humanness is based in suffering and this suffering binds us and hopefully teaches us compassion for ourselves and others along the way. What I also learned is, at the end of the day, I and I alone am responsible for my own suffering, and when I begin taking the steps toward releasing that suffering, then I will truly feel empowered.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Intimate City: Walking New York by Michael Kimmelman
Dec 04, 2022
The Intimate City: Walking New York by Michael Kimmelman
As New York came to a halt with COVID, Michael Kimmelman composed an email to a group of architects, historians, writers, and friends, inviting them to take a walk. Wherever they liked, he wrote—preferably someplace meaningful to them, someplace that illuminated the city and what they loved about it. At first, the goal was distraction. At a scary moment when everything seemed uncertain, walking around New York served as a reminder of all the ways the city was still a rock, joy, and inspiration. What began with a lighthearted trip to explore Broadway’s shuttered theater district and a stroll along Museum Mile when the museums were closed soon took on a much larger meaning and ambition. These intimate, funny, richly detailed conversations between Kimmelman and his companions became anchors for millions of Times readers during the pandemic. The walks unpacked the essence of urban life and its social fabric—the history, plans, laws, feats of structural engineering, architectural highlights, and everyday realities that make up a place Kimmelman calls “humanity’s greatest achievement.”
Filled with stunning photographs documenting the city during the era of COVID, The Intimate City is the ultimate insider’s guide. The book includes new walks through LGBTQ Greenwich Village, through Forest Hills, Queens, and Mott Haven, in the Bronx. All the walks can be walked, or just be read for pleasure, by know-it-all New Yorkers or anyone else. They take readers back to an age when Times Square was still a beaver pond and Yankee Stadium a salt marsh; across the Brooklyn Bridge, for green tea ice cream in Chinatown, for momos and samosas in Jackson Heights, to explore historic Black churches in Harlem and midcentury Mad Men skyscrapers on Park Avenue. A kaleidoscopic portrait of an enduring metropolis, The Intimate City reveals why New York, despite COVID and a long history of other calamities, continues to inspire and to mean so much to those who call it home and to countless others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lisa Edmondson, Founder & Owner of Leadership Reno
Dec 03, 2022
Lisa Edmondson, Founder & Owner of Leadership Reno
Leadershipreno.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Leadership Process by Paul B. Thornton
Dec 02, 2022
The Leadership Process by Paul B. Thornton
Leadership is a process. There are four steps that you need to follow to achieve your vision.
-Diagnose the Situation
-Identify Opportunities
-Present Your Message
-Plan and Implement
Perfecting each step will definitely help you be a more effective and impactful leader. You will discover many practical and useful ideas in this book.
Paul B. Thornton has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of leadership.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AG Flitcher, Author of Award Winning Fantasy Series, Boone and Jacque
Nov 30, 2022
AG Flitcher, Author of Award Winning Fantasy Series, Boone and Jacque
AG Flitcher is a six time award winning author who placed finals for Fantasy Series for the OZMA Award.
Gifting his work to foster children in an act of compassion. In addition, he has taught many
the art of storytelling to novice writers and avid readers. His obsession with questioning the good
and bad in life, the grey areas, and the scary parts of life, is what makes his work enthralling and
colorful.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brandon Leibowitz of SEO Optimizers on The Importance of Taking Advantage of Free Website Traffic with SEO
Nov 29, 2022
Brandon Leibowitz of SEO Optimizers on The Importance of Taking Advantage of Free Website Traffic with SEO
SEOoptimizers.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The First Five Minutes: School Shooting Survival Guide For Administrators and Teachers by Daniel Dluzneski
Nov 28, 2022
The First Five Minutes: School Shooting Survival Guide For Administrators and Teachers by Daniel Dluzneski
According to the FBI, an active school shooter event lasts an average of 3-5 minutes.
What you do with that time can save lives.
From Dan Dluzneski, school safety expert and retired Lieutenant of the US Secret Service comes The First FIVE Minutes, a proven guide to locking down effectively. In an event as stressful as a school shooting, the normal human response is to freeze. Imagine if instead of panicking, you knew exactly what to do. And even better, that your entire staff and student body could act quickly and seamlessly to secure your school?
The First Five Minutes offers tested and proven critical advice that is both affordable and practical. After reading this book, you will:
Learn why a lockdown is still the best way to keep safe in the event of a school shooting.
Recognize how to drill properly to prepare for an active shooter event.
Gain confidence that you know what to do in those critical first five minutes.
Understand how implicit memory helps you react automatically in an emergency.
Get Dan’s step-by-step framework, backed by 20 years of successful use in schools across America.
When the adrenaline hits, make every minutecount.
Lockdown. Survive. Save Lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Catherine R Bell, Founder of Awakened Company, On How To Awaken Your Companies Employees
Nov 27, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - Catherine R Bell, Founder of Awakened Company, On How To Awaken Your Companies Employees
Awakenedcompany.com
Catherinerbell.com
Awakenly.app
There is another way of doing business.
The Awakened Company comes at a time of crisis in the business world, as evidenced by current world-wide financial instability, which was a cry for help from a bipolar boom-bust business model that’s failing. From a mentality of profits first and growth at all cost, those in the know in the business world are coming to the realization this approach is no longer sustainable.
The book’s premise is that work isn’t separate from life, and the metrics for success in business need to change at a fundamental level if the world is to transcend its present crises, which increasingly threaten us all. There is another way of doing business, and a shift in our behavior could in very short order fuel innovation, open up undreamed of markets, and by so doing bring prosperity to the entire planet.
The Awakened Company adopts the premise that the world’s greatest challenges will be solved by people working together in new ways. It is different from other business books in the sense that it blends proven business practices with insight from the wisdom traditions and leaders in business thought in a way that hasn’t been done before. An awakened approach calls for a fundamental reset to today’s economy, a shift to where businesses will be measured by their state of awareness, not profitability alone.
”In a world of economic uncertainty, The Awakened Company gives a roadmap to a new way of doing business — a way that is humane, fosters innovation, and meets the needs of All stakeholders, including Mother Earth.” - Tony Robbins, New York Times #1 Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthopist
“This is a must-read for those of us in the organization world”— David Daniels, M.D., Professor Emeritus, Stanford University
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Manifest Destiny, a Novel by Zach Daniel
Nov 26, 2022
Manifest Destiny a Novel by Zach Daniel
zachary-daniel.com
Digitaledgewm.com
Facebook.com/zachary.daniel.50
Linkedin.com/in/zachary-daniel
Twitter.com/zachdiddydaniel
Left unreconciled, the stories of our past will become the harbingers of our future.
Nick Jacob's father meant the world to him. Murdered during an apparent robbery, the loss of his only mentor, friend, and idol left a crimson stain on the pure fabric of Nick's teenage life. Carrying the unimaginable burden of grief into his 30s, the haunting events of the past stir a new sensation deep inside of him. Fueled by anger and a sense of injustice, he begins a dark crusade to avenge others who have been similarly wronged.
The traumatic events of the past puppeteer Nick toward a destiny that he never chose for himself. Expecting to obtain solace, Nick begins to uncover the truth of his father's murder. He soon realizes that he isn't only in a fight with his inner demons, but with what is unearthed in the investigation. A fight that stands between him and the future he desires; which may cost him everything.
Manifest Destiny injects readers into a world filled with depth, drama, and timeless wisdom. Nick's story of a desire for justice shows the gravitational pull that the past exerts on our lives. But unfortunately, seeking vengeance for his father's murder only condemns his future.
Left unforgiven, the dark stories of our history are doomed to play on infinite repeat. But as we beseech the world seeking growth and change, we need only lay down our past as the necessary sacrifice.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Capital Order How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism by Clara E. Mattei
Nov 25, 2022
The Capital Order How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism by Clara E. Mattei
A groundbreaking examination of austerity’s dark intellectual origins.
For more than a century, governments facing financial crisis have resorted to the economic policies of austerity—cuts to wages, fiscal spending, and public benefits—as a path to solvency. While these policies have been successful in appeasing creditors, they’ve had devastating effects on social and economic welfare in countries all over the world. Today, as austerity remains a favored policy among troubled states, an important question remains: What if solvency was never really the goal?
In The Capital Order, political economist Clara E. Mattei explores the intellectual origins of austerity to uncover its originating motives: the protection of capital—and indeed capitalism—in times of social upheaval from below.
Mattei traces modern austerity to its origins in interwar Britain and Italy, revealing how the threat of working-class power in the years after World War I animated a set of top-down economic policies that elevated owners, smothered workers, and imposed a rigid economic hierarchy across their societies. Where these policies “succeeded,” relatively speaking, was in their enrichment of certain parties, including employers and foreign-trade interests, who accumulated power and capital at the expense of labor. Here, Mattei argues, is where the true value of austerity can be observed: its insulation of entrenched privilege and its elimination of all alternatives to capitalism.
Drawing on newly uncovered archival material from Britain and Italy, much of it translated for the first time, The Capital Order offers a damning and essential new account of the rise of austerity—and of modern economics—at the levers of contemporary political power.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast Kevin Sorbo on Loaded Deck Movie, iShook.com and Crypto Token Movie Funding’s New Frontier
Nov 22, 2022
Kevin Sorbo on Loaded Deck Movie, iShook.com and Crypto Token Movie Funding's New Frontier
Loadeddeckmovie.com
Sorbostudios.com
ishook.com
ishook.io
megatolia.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick–and How to Get Better by Sally K. Norton MPH
Nov 20, 2022
Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick--and How to Get Better by Sally K. Norton MPH
An acclaimed nutrition educator reveals how the foods you’re eating to get healthy might be making you sick.
“Sally Norton’s well-researched book makes a truly important contribution to the literature in revealing just how much oxalates can damage the human body.”—Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise
If you’re eating a healthy diet and you’re still dealing with fatigue, inflammation, anxiety, recurrent injuries, or chronic pain, the problem could be your spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes, and other trusted plant foods. And your key to vibrant health may be quitting these so-called superfoods.
After suffering for decades from chronic health problems, nutrition educator Sally K. Norton, MPH, discovered that the culprits were the chemical toxins called oxalates lurking within her “healthy,” organic plant-heavy diet. She shines light on how our modern diets are overloaded with oxalates and offers fresh solutions including:
• A complete, research-backed program to safely reverse your oxalate load
• Comprehensive charts and resources on foods to avoid and better alternatives
• Guidance to improve your energy, optimize mood and brain performance, and find true relief from chronic pain
In this groundbreaking guide, Norton reveals that the popular dictum to “eat more plants” can be misleading. Toxic Superfoods gives health-seekers a chance for improved energy, optimum brain performance, graceful aging, and true relief from chronic pain.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Matty Schirle, Founder & CEO of SkinKick on How To Get Better, Healthier Skin
Nov 18, 2022
Matty Schirle, Founder & CEO of SkinKick on How To Get Better, Healthier Skin
Skinkick.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nir Eyal, WSJ Bestselling Author of “Hooked” and “Indistractable.” Investor, Consultant, and Public Speaker
Nov 17, 2022
Nir Eyal, WSJ Bestselling Author of "Hooked" and "Indistractable." Investor, Consultant, and Public Speaker
NirAndFar.com
"Indistractable provides a framework that will deliver the focus you need to get results." —James Clear, author of Atomic Habits
"If you value your time, your focus, or your relationships, this book is essential reading. I'm putting these ideas into practice." —Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE OUTSTANDING WORKS OF LITERATURE (OWL) AWARD
INCLUDED IN THE TOP 5 BEST PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY AUDIBLE
INCLUDED IN THE TOP 20 BEST BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY AMAZON
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You sit down at your desk to work on an important project, but a notification on your phone interrupts your morning. Later, as you're about to get back to work, a colleague taps you on the shoulder to chat. At home, screens get in the way of quality time with your family. Another day goes by, and once again, your most important personal and professional goals are put on hold.
What would be possible if you followed through on your best intentions? What could you accomplish if you could stay focused? What if you had the power to become "indistractable?"
International bestselling author, former Stanford lecturer, and behavioral design expert, Nir Eyal, wrote Silicon Valley's handbook for making technology habit-forming. Five years after publishing Hooked, Eyal reveals distraction's Achilles' heel in his groundbreaking new book.
In Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more.
Eyal lays bare the secret of finally doing what you say you will do with a four-step, research-backed model. Indistractable reveals the key to getting the best out of technology, without letting it get the best of us.
Inside, Eyal overturns conventional wisdom and reveals:
• Why distraction at work is a symptom of a dysfunctional company culture—and how to fix it
• What really drives human behavior and why "time management is pain management"
• Why your relationships (and your sex life) depend on you becoming indistractable
• How to raise indistractable children in an increasingly distracting world
Empowering and optimistic, Indistractable provides practical, novel techniques to control your time and attention—helping you live the life you really want.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brett McKay, Thriller and Suspense Author
Nov 16, 2022
Brett McKay, Thriller and Suspense Author
Brettmckaybooks.com
After an unexpected turn flushes his chosen career down the toilet, Dex Sanders is struggling to make ends meet as a used car salesman. Despite the drudgery of the job, he manages to put on a brave face for his wife, Reagan, and their two boys, until the day an unsettling encounter with a stranger coincides with a mysterious package appearing on their doorstep.
Later that night, Dex and his family are abducted by a group of armed men and taken to an underground bunker, where Dex is tortured. When Dex can’t answer any of their odd questions, the strangers conclude they’ve nabbed the wrong guy, and the entire family is marked for execution.
With the clock ticking, Dex must free his family and retrieve the strange box that seems to hold the answers. But doing so means running from relentless killers, uncovering the truth behind an evil as old as time, and stopping a supernatural power that threatens the entire world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Out of the FOG, into the CLEAR; Journaling to Help You Heal from Toxic Relationships by Shannon Petrovich
Nov 15, 2022
Out of the FOG, into the CLEAR; Journaling to Help You Heal from Toxic Relationships by Shannon Petrovich
In the FOG (Fear, Obligation, and Guilt) of a narcissistic, abusive, or other toxic relationship, feelings of paralysis, anxiety, depression, confusion, disorientation, not knowing who you are anymore, or how you got to this dark place in your life, are as terrifying and mystifying as ocean fog. The FOG crept into your relationship so stealthily that you didn’t notice the dramatic swings from love-bombing to devaluing, the constant pressures, the lies, the gaslighting, the flashes of anger, all of it was just a bit of water vapor that was easily dismissed. But over the months, or years, the FOG set in. Toxic relationships are not an act of nature like ocean fog; they are the result of intentional tactics of manipulation, and control. This FOG is not going to just lift. Nothing will change until you change it. So how do you find your bearings, push past this paralysis, clear away your vision, begin to heal the trauma, and rebuild your life? The insights, strategies, and journal prompts in this book are designed to help you sail through the FOG and into the CLEAR.
This book is packed with information including;
Changing your negative internal self-talk to transform the cycles of depression, self-blame, despair, and hopelessness, into self-encouragement, hope, progress and self-compassion
Understanding trauma-bonding and how to untangle this unhealthy attachment
Boundaries; how to create and maintain them with people who don’t respect them
Placating, people-pleasing, and peacekeeping, and how to stop undermining yourself
Finding clarity, staying focused on reality, and letting go of the gaslighting
Leaving emotionally as well as physically
Rebuilding your sense of self, and creating healthy self-care strategies
And so much more
It is possible to deal with and heal from toxic relationships, and this book will help you find your way. Welcome aboard, You can do this!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unreported: Domestic Abuse is an Unreported Crime, and Learning to L.I.V.E. free is a journey… by Ms. Veera Mahajan
Nov 14, 2022
Unreported: Domestic Abuse is an Unreported Crime, and Learning to L.I.V.E. free is a journey... by Ms. Veera Mahajan
UNREPORTED is a book for increasing awareness about domestic abuse. Through amazing real stories it provides a step by step guide for finding your way to freedom.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Why Elon Musk Is Failing With Twitter
Nov 13, 2022
Elon’s missteps are not only alienating advertisers, even worse, now he’s costing them billions in stock valuations, likely prompting a new slate of lawsuits and damages. He continues to almost daily make snowballing errors into an avalanche of failures of what may become the worst acquisition of all time next to the Time Warner deal.
As I wrote about in my new book Beacons of Leadership, I talk about the challenges of taking over companies and pulling them back from the brink of bankruptcy as I have successfully. Why is everything going wrong for Elon? Well its a few things:
1. Operating from Ego.
Elon has been operating in an ego state where he believes his own reputation and swagger is impenetrable. Ego got him into this mess. Ego had him into lording around in Twitter to self-indulge his ego to the point of committing to buying it for a figure far beyond its worth at the top of the market. His ego believes he can buy and fix anything and in doing so he convinced himself he could easily fix Twitter and now he’s entered a gauntlet of failures that are compounding.
Sadly, many people worship money and people who make money and regard billionaires as infallible business gods. Billionaires assume that their achievements, sometimes involving luck, means they can solve the world’s problems. Books have been written about how many times they fail and actually make the world worse.
Most CEOs know you shouldn’t make a brash ego, vanity purchase and the boards are there to regulate that. It appears that many of Elon’s advisors on the deal were some from the political right who may have sought to encourage him to buy it for their interests rather than on the merits of the financials. If you’ve seen the text messages from the deal now released in a lawsuit, it was awful advice he was getting from people willing to sacrifice him for their gain.
2. Overpaying at the top of an economic market with clouds looming.
Again overpaying by ego. He contracted to buy Twitter at the top of the market, thinking by ego he could fix anything. Shortly after, market corrections lowered the value of the company. It became clear he was buying a company anywhere 2 to 3 times its valuation. Then he attempted to break the deal and could not.
He blindly ignored the coming recessionary conditions coming as the Federal Reserves tightened the economy. Now the scenario looks even worse as all tech companies took a massive stock dive. Most likely if he would have waited till now, Twitter stock price valuation would be around 7-10 billion, meaning he’s now overpaid by 4-5 times the value.
3. NEVER PANIC EARLY.
On my podcast, The Chris Voss Show Podcast, we had Apollo 13’s Fred Haise on to talk about the astronauts’ training and survival in the snowballing failures of the mission that had their lives on the line. The title of the book is from NASA’s training: NEVER PANIC EARLY. In his NASA training, it taught them that panicking will escalate problems and even amplify other failures. They go through thousands of hours of problem solving testing to teach them not to panic, but to METHODICALLY, rationally problem solve. Even in the face of death, which is itself a whole new panic potential.
Again, from my book Beacons of Leadership, bailing out failing companies is a DIFFERENT skill set than building them. Elon is used to slowly, methodically building, block by block, testing, failing small experiments in a business. Since his usual business’ are startups, it’s all “up,” the sky is the limit, plenty of runway time. Conversely, when you are trying to pull a company out of descent to its death, it’s a much different game, as many times you are up against the wall, out of time, and the gun of bankruptcy is pressed up against your head. Downward spiral is the rule of every day and you can see the ground coming up at you, which is daunting. Usually, your destination is inevitable. You’re just fighting the odds.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Personality and Power: Builders and Destroyers of Modern Europe by Ian Kershaw
Nov 12, 2022
Personality and Power: Builders and Destroyers of Modern Europe by Ian Kershaw
How far can a single leader alter the course of history?
From one of the leading historians of twentieth-century Europe and the author of the definitive biography of Hitler, Personality and Power is a masterful reckoning with how character conspired with opportunity to create the modern age’s uniquely devastating despots—and how and why other countries found better paths. The modern era saw the emergence of individuals who had command over a terrifying array of instruments of control, persuasion and death. Whole societies were reshaped and wars were fought, often with a merciless contempt for the most basic norms. At the summit of these societies were leaders whose personalities somehow enabled them to do whatever they wished, regardless of the consequences for others.
Ian Kershaw’s new book is a compelling, lucid and challenging attempt to understand these rulers, whether those operating on the widest stage (Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini) or with a more national impact (Tito, Franco). What was it about these leaders, and the times in which they lived, that allowed them such untrammelled and murderous power? And what brought that era to an end? In a contrasting group of profiles—from Churchill to de Gaulle, Adenauer to Gorbachev and Thatcher to Kohl)—Kershaw uses his exceptional skills as an iconic historian to explore how strikingly different figures wielded power.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Future Is Analog: How to Create a More Human World by David Sax
Nov 11, 2022
The Future Is Analog: How to Create a More Human World by David Sax
In The Future Is Analog, David Sax points out that the onset of the pandemic instantly gave us the digital universe we’d spent so long anticipating. Instant communication, online shopping, virtual everything.
It didn’t take long to realize how awful it was to live in this promised future. We craved real experiences, relationships, and spaces and got back to real life as quickly and often as we could.
In chapters exploring work, school, religion, and more, this book asks pointed questions: Is our future inevitably digital? Can we reject the downsides of digital technology without rejecting change? Can we innovate not for the sake of productivity but for the good of our social and cultural lives? Can we build a future that serves us as humans, first and foremost?
This is a manifesto for a different kind of change. We can spend our creativity and money on building new gadgets—or we can spend them on new ways to be together and experience the world, to bake bread, and climb mountains. All we need is the clarity to choose which future we want.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mike Vandemaele, CEO at Pro Services Inc. & Building A Career In The Skilled Trades and Maintenence Tech Fields
Nov 10, 2022
Mike Vandemaele, CEO at Pro Services Inc. & Building A Career In The Skilled Trades and Maintenence Tech Fields
Prosatwork.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – George Wojciechowski, Co-Founder and CEO of Manifest Sustainable Ecommerce Fulfillment & Finding Success As An Entrepreneur
Nov 09, 2022
Manifest.eco
George Wojciechowski, Co-Founder and CEO of Manifest Sustainable Ecommerce Fulfillment & Finding Success As An Entrepreneur
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Birth of the Everyday Real Estate Investor: How Real Estate, Not Stocks, Creates Wealth by Glenn Schworm, Amber Schworm
Nov 07, 2022
The Birth of the Everyday Real Estate Investor: How Real Estate, Not Stocks, Creates Wealth by Glenn Schworm, Amber Schworm
Glennandamber.com
Real estate investing is the answer to help you live your best life!
Whether you want to supplement your income, build your retirement, or switch careers, you know you want to make more money to build your dream life. Are you unhappy where you are, but need more income to get you where you want to go? Do you have a strong desire to advance but aren’t sure how to do so? Maybe you’re an existing real estate investor who wants to grow and scale your business to the next level, but you need guidance to do it. That’s where Glenn and Amber Schworm come in.
Whether you have a lot of money or none at all, great credit or bad credit, the average person can create wealth with real estate investing. The Schworms can teach you how—and it’s not as complicated as you think! It is, without a doubt, the best and most effective way for average people to build wealth for themselves.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Ghosts of Riots Past: The Troubled Conflict in Derry Through The Eyes of a Volunteer First Aider by Jude Morrow
Nov 06, 2022
The Ghosts of Riots Past: The Troubled Conflict in Derry Through The Eyes of a Volunteer First Aider by Jude Morrow
Set against a backdrop of the late 1960s Bogside, Martha Bradley is inspired to join the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps at the age of fifteen, following a family tragedy that changes her life forever. This prompted her family to move to the legendary Rossville Flats that dominated the skyline of the Bogside.
The teenage first-aiders begin their service by attending sports fixtures, fairs, and religious services, to suddenly administering first aid in a most forbidding active war zone with live ammunition. Martha's journey with the Order of Malta places her at The Battle of The Bogside, the daily clashes between the Free Derry residents and the security forces, Bloody Sunday, and Operation Motorman, whilst guarding a secret of her own from her unit and her family.
Even though we all wore the same thing, white coats and kit bags, everybody wore them and carried themselves a wee bit differently. I would learn everybody’s mannerisms, walks, and small details. I became so close to my unit that I could tell them all apart, even when wearing my gas mask during a riot, outside, and in the dark. I feel it quite symbolic that we wore white coats, almost like we were ghosts. We were the ghosts of riots past, the ghosts of riots present, and the ghosts of riots yet to come.
The Ghosts of Riots Past captures the nostalgic perspective of the troubles in Free Derry (1969-1972), the togetherness of the first-aiders, and the spirit of Christian charity and courage of the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amy Mosher Berry, Founder & CEO of Visions Internships and Why Internships Matter
Nov 05, 2022
Amy Mosher Berry, Founder & CEO of Visions Internships and Why Internships Matter
Visionsinternships.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Do Let’s Have Another Drink!: The Dry Wit and Fizzy Life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother by Mr. Gareth Russell
Nov 03, 2022
Do Let's Have Another Drink!: The Dry Wit and Fizzy Life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother by Mr. Gareth Russell
For fans of The Crown and Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret, a deliciously entertaining collection of 101 fascinating and funny anecdotes about Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother—one for each year of her life.
During her lifetime, the Queen Mother was as famous for her clever quips, pointed observations, and dry-as-a-martini delivery style as she was for being a beloved royal. Now, Do Let’s Have Another Drink recounts 101 (one for each year of her remarkable life) amusing and astonishing vignettes from across her long life, including her coming of age during World War I, the abdication of her brother-in-law and her unexpected ascendance to the throne, and her half century of widowhood as her daughter reigned over the United Kingdom. Featuring new revelations and colorful anecdotes about the woman Cecil Beaton, the high society photographer, once summarized as “a marshmallow made on a welding machine,” Do Let’s Have Another Drink is a delightful celebration of one of the most consistently popular members of the royal family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Envoy: Mastering the Art of Diplomacy with Trump and the World by Gordon Sondland
Nov 01, 2022
The Envoy: Mastering the Art of Diplomacy with Trump and the World by Gordon Sondland
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This is a behind-the-scenes look at Trump, his cabinet, and an international diplomacy you’ve never seen before—written by someone with no scores to settle, no hidden agenda, no check to cash, and no fucks to give.
If you’ve heard of Gordon Sondland, it’s likely for one of the following two reasons: one, that he served as the US ambassador to the European Union as a political appointee of President Trump; or two, that he appeared as a pivotal witness in Trump’s impeachment trial. Yes, Sondland is the “quid pro quo” guy. But as it turns out, he has plenty to say that’s far more memorable.
People still stop Sondland at the grocery store or in the airport—Republicans and Democrats alike—and offer him high-fives. Business associates, strangers, and even close friends still ask him: “How did you do that?” What they’re really asking is: How did he survive Trump? How did he handle being grilled by the Senate intelligence committee? How did he come out of the situation intact, able to move on?
These are just a few of the questions Sondland wants to answer in The Envoy—a surprising and endlessly amusing account of inflated egos, botched phone calls, bad behavior, and international jujitsu.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Your DNA, Your Life by Cee McDermott
Nov 01, 2022
Your DNA, Your Life by Cee McDermott
Ceemcdermott.com
A guide for anyone looking to utilize the key information their DNA inherently provides to unlock the mechanisms for health and wellness.
No longer are we bound by the deterministic fate of our genetics. Science now tells us that our health destiny is in our hands. This guide lays the foundation for optimizing living based on your DNA and lifestyle habits. Unlock the key to your wellness destiny by using simple, practical information to up and down regulate the expression of your genes.
Backed with scientific data and clinical research, this book provides the reader with novice to expert additions to implement in their life. Along with action and insight prompts, Your DNA, Your Life guides readers to start a path toward optimal wellness. Through these actions, readers find their flow for a life of grace, ease, and joy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – American Crusade: How the Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious Freedom by Andrew L Seidel
Oct 31, 2022
American Crusade: How the Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious Freedom by Andrew L Seidel
Is a fight against equality and for privilege a fight for religious supremacy? Andrew L. Seidel, a constitutional attorney and author of the critically acclaimed book The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American, dives into the debate on religious liberty, the modern attempt to weaponize religious freedom, and the Supreme Court's role in that “crusade.”
Seidel examines some of the key Supreme Court cases of the last thirty years—including Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission (a bakery that refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple), Trump v. Hawaii (the anti-Muslim travel ban case), American Legion v. American Humanist Association (related to a group maintaining a 40-foot Christian cross on government-owned land), and Tandon v. Newsom (a Santa Clara Bible group exempted from Covid health restrictions), as well as the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade—and how a hallowed legal protection, freedom of religion, has been turned into a tool to advance privilege and impose religion on others. This is a meticulously researched and deeply insightful account of our political landscape with a foreword provided by noted constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky, author of The Case Against the Supreme Court.
The issue of church versus state is more relevant than ever in today’s political climate and with the conservative majority status of the current Supreme Court. This book is a standout on the shelf for fans of Michelle Alexander, Bob Woodward, and Christopher Hitchens. Readers looking for critiques of the rise of Christian nationalism, like Jesus and John Wayne, and examinations like How Democracies Die will devour Seidel's analysis.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Retro by Sofía Lapuente, Jarrod Shusterman
Oct 30, 2022
Retro by Sofía Lapuente, Jarrod Shusterman
What starts off as a light-hearted competition to live without modern technology for a year turns into a fight for survival in this unputdownable young adult thriller by New York Times bestselling author Jarrod Shusterman and debut author Sofía Lapuente.
It was never meant to happen this way.
Things were never supposed to get this out of hand.
After a cyberbullying incident at her school goes viral, Luna Iglesias finds herself at the heart of a brewing controversy. When the social media company Limbo—who are also implicated in the scandal—sweeps in with an offer that sounds like an opportunity to turn over a new leaf and receive a scholarship to the college of her dreams, she’s happy to jump on the new trend. It’s called the Retro Challenge, where contestants live without modern technology, wear vintage clothes, party as if the future weren’t already written, and fall in love as if they were living in a movie.
At first, the challenge is fun. But then things get dangerous. Kids start disappearing, including Luna’s friends. There are voices in the woods. Bloodred markings on the trees. And Luna increasingly begins to wonder if all these strange happenings are connected with the Retro Challenge.
Secrets. Lies. Betrayal. The weight of her family on her shoulders. There’s so much on the line for Luna, not to mention she’s falling in love with the last guy she expected. Unless she can figure out the truth behind who’s sabotaging the challenge, the next person to disappear may be Luna herself.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Brier, CEO of Recovery Connection Center
Oct 28, 2022
Michael Brier, CEO of Recovery Connection Center
Drughelp.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The White Wall: How Big Finance Bankrupts Black America by Emily Flitter
Oct 25, 2022
The White Wall: How Big Finance Bankrupts Black America by Emily Flitter
An explosive and deeply reported look at the systemic racism inside the American financial services industry, from acclaimed New York Times finance reporter Emily Flitter.
In 2018, Emily Flitter received a tip that Morgan Stanley had fired a Black employee without cause. Flitter had been searching for a way to investigate the deep-rooted racism in the American financial industry, and that one tip lit the sparkplug for a three-year journey through the shocking yet normalized corruption in our financial institutions.
Examining local insurance agencies and corporate titans like JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, and Wells Fargo, The White Wall reveals the practices that have kept the racial wealth gap practically as wide as it was during the Jim Crow era. Flitter exposes hiring and layoff policies designed to keep Black employees from advancing to high levels; racial profiling of customers in internal emails between bank tellers; major insurers refusing to pay Black policyholders’ claims; and the systematic denial of funding to Black entrepreneurs. She also gives a voice to victims, from single mothers to professional athletes to employees themselves: people who were scammed, lied to, and defrauded by the systems they trusted with their money, and silenced when they attempted to speak out and seek reform.
Flitter connects the dots between data, history, legal scholarship, and powerful personal stories to provide an assiduously reported, eye-opening look at what it means to bank while Black. As America continues to confront systemic racism and pave a path forward, The White Wall is an essential examination of one of its most caustic contributors.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Off the Deep End: Jerry and Becki Falwell and the Collapse of an Evangelical Dynasty by Giancarlo Granda, Mark Ebner
Oct 25, 2022
Off the Deep End: Jerry and Becki Falwell and the Collapse of an Evangelical Dynasty by Giancarlo Granda, Mark Ebner
Giancarlo Granda finally reveals the truth about his relationship with Becki Falwell and her husband Jerry Falwell Jr., and the hidden world of political influence, high finance, and criminal intrigue.
Jerry Falwell Jr. is a prominent figure in the evangelical world whose support for presidential candidate Donald J. Trump helped secure Trump's Republican nomination in 2016. He captured headlines when it was revealed that he and his wife Becki had participated in a years-long bizarre sexual relationship with a pool attendant they met at the Fountainbleu Hotel in Miami Beach. As Falwell Jr. began to deny this relationship, even more damaging news came out, ultimately forcing him to resign as president of Liberty University, which many consider to be the largest evangelical Christian university in the world.
Giancarlo Granda is now ready to share the story of his years on an "only in America" rollercoaster ride through the monied corridors of power and profound hypocrisy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cybersecurity – Chuck Brooks, CEO ＆ Co-Founder of Brooks Consulting International
Oct 24, 2022
Cybersecurity - Chuck Brooks, CEO ＆ Co-Founder of Brooks Consulting International
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Saving Main Street: Small Business in the Time of COVID-19 by Gary Rivlin
Oct 20, 2022
Saving Main Street: Small Business in the Time of COVID-19 by Gary Rivlin
A veteran journalist follows an inspiring ensemble cast of small business owners fighting to keep their businesses alive through Covid-19, while exploring the sweeping trends and government policies that had brought small businesses to the breaking point long before the coronavirus hit.
There is a tendency to fetishize small business even as it shrinks before our eyes. Americans extol the virtues of small, local, often family-run shops, yet buy from big-box retailers and chains that dominate the competition. Even before the pandemic, small businesses seemed endangered. When Covid-19 hit, the resounding question was: How will they be able to survive this?
Saving Main Street is an unfiltered, up-close examination of a small group of business owners and their employees, their struggles, and their strategies to survive. It is an eye-opening tale of grit, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit that follows three businesses: a restaurant owner and his rambunctious staff, an immigrant running her own hair salon, and the owner of a “non-life sustaining” gift shop—alongside a larger cast of vividly drawn characters.
Gary Rivlin focuses on the first days of the Covid lockdown and the ensuing eighteen months of chaos, including the personal and financial risks, a contentious presidential election, and contradictory governmental guidelines—all which compounded the everyday challenges of running an independent business trying to attract and retain customers who expect low prices, convenience, and endless choice. Rivlin keenly observes small businesses from all angles, examining commonly held “myths”; contradictions in government policy; enormous racial and class fissures; a national self-identity intrinsically connected to the ideal of small business, and how the decline of this American way of retail impacts our notions of American exceptionalism, community, and civic duty.
As Rivlin reveals, there’s something enduring about small business in the American psyche. Life will have changed in unprecedented ways on the other side of this pandemic, yet hard times will also create opportunities, offering hope and survival.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leslie Chen, Owner of Rise Lean – The Ultimate Coach For Sustainable Weight Loss
Oct 19, 2022
Leslie Chen, Owner of Rise Lean - The Ultimate Coach For Sustainable Weight Loss
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Saints and Soldiers Inside Internet-Age Terrorism, From Syria to the Capitol Siege by Rita Katz
Oct 18, 2022
Saints and Soldiers Inside Internet-Age Terrorism, From Syria to the Capitol Siege by Rita Katz
More than a decade ago, counterterrorism expert Rita Katz began browsing white supremacist and neo-Nazi forums. The hateful rhetoric and constant threats of violence immediately reminded her of the jihadist militants she spent her days monitoring, but law enforcement and policy makers barely paid attention to the Far Right. Now, years of attacks committed by extremists radicalized online―including mass murders at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, as well as the Capitol siege―have brought home the danger. How has the internet shaped today’s threats, and what do the online origins of these movements reveal about how to stop them?
In Saints and Soldiers, Katz reveals a new generation of terrorist movements that don’t just use the internet, but exist almost entirely on it. She provides a vivid view from the trenches, spanning edgy video game chat groups to what ISIS and Far-Right mass-shooters in El Paso, Orlando and elsewhere unwittingly reveal between the lines of their manifestos. Katz shows how the online cultures of these movements―far more than their ideologies and leaders―create today’s terrorists and shape how they commit “real world” violence. From ISIS to QAnon, Saints and Soldiers pinpoints the approaches needed for a new era in which arrests and military campaigns alone cannot stop these never-before-seen threats.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF BASEBALL: ECHOES FROM A DISTANT PAST by WILLIAM R. DOUGLAS
Oct 17, 2022
THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF BASEBALL: ECHOES FROM A DISTANT PAST by WILLIAM R. DOUGLAS
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In the year 2166, a post Second Civil War America is finally back on its feet. Among the countless personal and cultural casualties of the war, the sport of baseball has been dead for over a hundred years. 12-year-old Joe Scott lives in the northern Illinois city of McHenry and goes exploring in the woods one day in a no man's land that a hundred years earlier was the site of the bloodiest battle of the war. While there, he discovers a relic from the distant past, from before the war. It sparks a search for its meaning. Little does he know that the wheels of Providence have been unwittingly set in motion which leads to a stunning discovery in Dyersville, Iowa.
This second discovery has a direct connection with the relic found in McHenry. As events unfold, Joe finds himself at the center of the rediscovery of a sport long lost and forgotten by the ravages of time and war. With no living person having any first-hand knowledge of the game, can he figure out the pieces of the puzzle to resurrect the game of baseball? Will his friends take to the game? What will the adults think?
Soon, the answers begin to unfold, and a magical sequence of events leads to an epic finale on a national stage!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ruari Fairbairns, Founder of One Year No Beer
Oct 16, 2022
Ruari Fairbairns, Founder of One Year No Beer
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Picking Presidents: How to Make the Most Consequential Decision in the World by Gautam Mukunda
Oct 15, 2022
Picking Presidents: How to Make the Most Consequential Decision in the World by Gautam Mukunda
Celebrated leadership expert and political scientist Gautam Mukunda provides a comprehensive, objective, and non-partisan method for answering the most important question in the world: is someone up to the job of president of the United States?
In Picking Presidents, Gautam Mukunda sets his sights on presidential candidates, proposing an objective and tested method to assess whether they will succeed or fail if they win the White House. Combining political science, psychology, organizational behavior, and economics, Picking Presidents will enable every American to cast an informed vote.
In his 2012 book Indispensable, which all but predicted the Trump presidency, Mukunda explained how both the very best and very worst leaders are "unfiltered"—outsiders who take power without the understanding or support of traditional elites. Picking Presidents provides deep analysis of filtered and unfiltered presidents alike, from failed haberdasher and skillful president Harry Truman, to the exceptionally well-qualified—and ultimately reviled—James Buchanan; from Andrew Johnson, who set civil rights back by a century, to Theodore Roosevelt, who evaded party opposition to transform American society. Picking Presidents lays out a clear framework that anyone can use to judge a candidate and answer the all-important question: are they up to the job?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lauren V. Mingee, Founder & CEO of Quintessa Marketing
Oct 14, 2022
Lauren V. Mingee, Founder & CEO of Quintessa Marketing
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter by Yohuru Williams, Michael G. Long
Oct 13, 2022
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter by Yohuru Williams, Michael G. Long
An enthralling, eye-opening portrayal of this barrier-breaking American hero as a lifelong, relentlessly proud fighter for Black justice and civil rights.
According to Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson was “a sit-inner before the sit-ins, a freedom rider before the Freedom Rides.” According to Hank Aaron, Robinson was a leader of the Black Power movement before there was a Black Power movement. According to his wife, Rachel Robinson, he was always Jack, not Jackie―the diminutive form of his name bestowed on him in college by white sports writers. And throughout his whole life, Jack Robinson was a fighter for justice, an advocate for equality, and an inspiration beyond just baseball.
From prominent Robinson scholars Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long comes Call Him Jack, an exciting biography that recovers the real person behind the legend, reanimating this famed figure’s legacy for new generations, widening our focus from the sportsman to the man as a whole, and deepening our appreciation for his achievements on the playing field in the process.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ron Feldman, President of World Business Services Inc.
Oct 12, 2022
Ron Feldman, President of World Business Services Inc.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bridge to the Sun: The Secret Role of the Japanese Americans Who Fought in the Pacific in World War II by Bruce Henderson, Gerald Yamada
Oct 11, 2022
Bridge to the Sun: The Secret Role of the Japanese Americans Who Fought in the Pacific in World War II by Bruce Henderson, Gerald Yamada
One of the last, great untold stories of World War II—kept hidden for decades—even after most of the World War II records were declassified in 1972, many of the files remained untouched in various archives—a gripping true tale of courage and adventure from Bruce Henderson, master storyteller, historian, and New York Times best-selling author of Sons and Soldiers—the saga of the Japanese American U.S. Army soldiers who fought in the Pacific theater, in Burma, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, with their families back home in America, under U.S. Executive Order 9066, held behind barbed wire in government internment camps.
After Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. military was desperate to find Americans who spoke Japanese to serve in the Pacific war. They soon turned to the Nisei—first-generation U.S. citizens whose parents were immigrants from Japan. Eager to prove their loyalty to America, several thousand Nisei—many of them volunteering from the internment camps where they were being held behind barbed wire—were selected by the Army for top-secret training, then were rushed to the Pacific theater. Highly valued as expert translators and interrogators, these Japanese American soldiers operated in elite intelligence teams alongside Army infantrymen and Marines on the front lines of the Pacific war, from Iwo Jima to Burma, from the Solomons to Okinawa.
Henderson reveals, in riveting detail, the harrowing untold story of the Nisei and their major contributions in the war of the Pacific, through six Japanese American soldiers. After the war, these soldiers became translators and interrogators for war crime trials, and later helped to rebuild Japan as a modern democracy and a pivotal U.S. ally.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gonzo Wall Street: RIOTS,RADICALS,RACISM AND REVOLUTION: How the Go-Go Bankers of the 1960s Crashed the Financial System and Bamboozled Washington by Richard E. Farley
Oct 11, 2022
Gonzo Wall Street: RIOTS,RADICALS,RACISM AND REVOLUTION: How the Go-Go Bankers of the 1960s Crashed the Financial System and Bamboozled Washington by Richard E. Farley
The long-hidden history of how the corrupt Wall Street investment banks of the 1960s held Congress over a barrel and got an outrageous taxpayer-funded bailout of what they owed their customers—and how little Congress and the SEC got from Wall Street in return. This set the precedent for the bailouts of the 2008 Financial Crisis—and the next Wall Street bailout. A story of corruption and financial malfeasance, it unfolds throughout the tumultuous 1960s, during the administrations of Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon with a surprising cast of famous and infamous characters playing roles: Abbie Hoffman, Roy Cohn, Ross Perot, Donald Regan, Michael Bloomberg, Felix Rohaytn, Sandy Weill, Ken Langone, and many others.
In the 1960s, the fabric of American society was torn apart by deep divisions over the Vietnam War, violence in our cities, and the senseless assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Senator Robert Kennedy. Civil rights, as well as women’s and gay liberation movements, were challenging America. Music, literature, fashion, and “substances” were transforming the culture and upending conventional morality and manners. The public, the media, and politicians, preoccupied with these dramatic changes, paid little attention to Wall Street, where a crisis was brewing that would cause more investment banks to fail than during the Great Depression.
The year 1968 should have been the best of times on Wall Street. It was the greatest bull market since the Roaring ’20s. The Dow was breaking records. Trading volume was exploding. A hot IPO market for high-flying technology companies was defying gravity. And a swashbuckling mergers and acquisitions wave was generating enormous profits. Despite how flush Wall Street firms looked to outsiders, in truth, they were not a thundering herd but one in need of culling.
Hidden from view was the fact that many of the best-known firms on Wall Street were in very precarious financial positions. Rather than investing in desperately needed state-of-the-art computer systems, the executives of these firms overpaid themselves, leaving them overextended and overleveraged. When business exploded in 1968, they were so overwhelmed by the stacks of stock certificates piled from floor to ceiling that their antiquated back offices were unable to process them.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), under the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), was the principal regulator of the Wall Street firms at the time. The NYSE still had many of the vestiges of the private club it was prior to the Depression-era laws that created the SEC and brought Wall Street under the control of the federal government. The NYSE even referred to itself as the “Club,” controlled by an old guard of firms that were among the most overleveraged. Through means legal, and likely illegal, this old guard kept many insolvent firms open while keeping the SEC and Congress in the dark until it was too late. With a systemic financial crisis at hand, the boom turned to bust and they went, hat in hand, to Washington for a bailout.
This is the long-hidden history of how the Wall Street investment banks held Congress over a barrel and got a taxpayer-funded guarantee of what they owed their customers—and how little Congress and the SEC got from Wall Street in return. More than anything else, this set the precedent for the bailouts of the 2008 Financial Crisis—and the next Wall Street bailout.
In a story that unfolds throughout the tumultuous 1960s, during the administrations of Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, a surprising cast of famous and infamous characters play roles: Abbie Hoffman, Roy Cohn, Ross Perot, Donald Regan, Michael Bloomberg, Felix Rohaytn, Sandy Weill, Ken Langone, and many others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Oct 09, 2022
Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe by Neal Shusterman
The New York Times bestselling Arc of the Scythe series continues with thrilling stories that span the timeline. Storylines continue. Origin stories are revealed. And new Scythes emerge!
There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. Centuries passed between the Thunderhead cradling humanity and Scythe Goddard trying to turn it upside down. For years humans lived in a world without hunger, disease, or death with Scythes as the living instruments of population control.
Neal Shusterman—along with collaborators David Yoon, Jarrod Shusterman, Sofía Lapuente, Michael H. Payne, Michelle Knowlden, and Joelle Shusterman—returns to the world throughout the timeline of the Arc of a Scythe series. Discover secrets and histories of characters you’ve followed for three volumes and meet new heroes, new foes, and some figures in between.
Gleanings shows just how expansive, terrifying, and thrilling the world that began with the Printz Honor–winning Scythe truly is.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Soul Winners: The Ascent of America’s Evangelical Entrepreneurs by David Clary
Oct 08, 2022
Soul Winners: The Ascent of America's Evangelical Entrepreneurs by David Clary
American evangelicals have always been innovators. They reimagined what a church could be, whether it was a humble tent in a rural field or a high-tech urban megachurch. They embraced new forms of media to spread their message to the masses. They thrived in a fiercely competitive religious marketplace.
In Soul Winners, journalist David Clary argues that this entrepreneurial spirit has indelibly shaped evangelical ministries and their worldview. For generations, evangelical leaders have partnered with tycoons to pay for their churches, crusades, and campuses. In turn, evangelicals adopted the pro-business, anti-government values of their conservative benefactors. White evangelicals evolved into the Republican Party’s most loyal voting bloc.
The close relationship between business and evangelicals has produced the growth-oriented megachurches that dot the nation’s landscape. Pastors such as Rick Warren used market research and management theory to create their “seeker-sensitive” churches. Televangelists and “prosperity gospel” preachers, most notably Joel Osteen, tell their audiences that faith will be rewarded in this world as well as in the kingdom to come.
Clary’s narrative approach brings to life colorful characters such as the ballplayer-turned-preacher Billy Sunday, who condemned the “godless social service nonsense” of liberal churches, and Billy Graham, who brought evangelicalism into the highest precincts of business and politics.
Soul Winners offers a fresh, balanced perspective on evangelicals and the consequences of their enduring influence on American life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey by Fred Haise, Bill Moore
Oct 08, 2022
Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut's Journey by Fred Haise, Bill Moore
The extraordinary autobiography of astronaut Fred Haise, one of only 24 men to fly to the moon
In the gripping Never Panic Early, Fred Haise,Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 13, offers a detailed firsthand account of when disaster struck three days into his mission to the moon. An oxygen tank exploded, a crewmate uttered the now iconic words, “Houston, we’ve had a problem here,” and the world anxiously watched as one of history’s most incredible rescue missions unfolded. Haise brings readers into the heart of his experience on the challenging mission--considered NASA’s finest hour--and reflects on his life and career as an Apollo astronaut.
In this personal and illuminating memoir, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, Haise takes an introspective look at the thrills and triumphs, regrets and disappointments, and lessons that defined his career, including his years as a military fighter pilot and his successful 20-year NASA career that would have made him the sixth man on the moon had Apollo 13 gone right.
Many of his stories navigate fear, hope, and resilience, like when he crashed while ferrying a World War II air show aircraft and suffered second and third-degree burns over 65 percent of his body, putting him in critical condition for ten days before making a heroic recovery. In Never Panic Early, Haise explores what it was like to work for NASA in its glory years and demonstrates a true ability to deal with the unexpected.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lewis Raymond Taylor, CEO & Founder of The Coaching Masters
Oct 07, 2022
Lewis Raymond Taylor, CEO & Founder of The Coaching Masters
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mary Grothe, Founder & CEO of the House of Revenue
Oct 07, 2022
Mary Grothe, Founder & CEO of the House of Revenue
Houseofrevenue.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Results: Getting Beyond Politics to Get Important Work Done by Charlie Baker, Steve Kadish
Oct 06, 2022
Results: Getting Beyond Politics to Get Important Work Done by Charlie Baker, Steve Kadish
A Leader's Guide to Executing Change and Delivering Results.
Governor Charlie Baker, one of the most popular governors in the United States, with a reputation for getting things done, wants to put the service back into public service: "Wedge issues may be great for making headlines," he writes, "but they do not move us forward. Success is measured by what we accomplish together. Our obligation to the people we serve is too important to place politics and partisanship before progress and results."
For the Governor and his longtime associate Steve Kadish, these words are much more than political platitudes. They are at the heart of a method for delivering results—and getting past politics—the two developed while working together in top leadership positions in the public and private sectors.
Distilled into a four-step framework, Results is the much-needed implementation guide for anyone in public service, as well as for leaders and managers in large organizations hamstrung by bureaucracy and politics. With a broad range of examples, Baker, a Republican, and Kadish, a Democrat, show how to move from identifying problems to achieving results in a way that bridges divides instead of exacerbating them. They show how government can be an engine of positive change and an example of effective operation, not just a hopeless bureaucracy.
Results is not only about getting things done, but about renewing people's faith in public service. Empty promises feed disengagement when instead we need confidence in our government and the services it delivers. When a mob attacked the US Capitol Building on January 6, 2021, the very core of our democracy and our sense of government were threatened. Demonstrating that government can work—the goal of this book—is vital to ensuring the future of our democracy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Waging a Good War: A Military History of the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968 by Thomas E. Ricks
Oct 06, 2022
Waging a Good War: A Military History of the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968 by Thomas E. Ricks
#1 New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas E. Ricks offers a new take on the Civil Rights Movement, stressing its unexpected use of military strategy and its lessons for nonviolent resistance around the world.
In Waging a Good War, bestselling author Thomas E. Ricks offers a fresh perspective on America’s greatest moral revolution―the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s―and its legacy today. While the Movement has become synonymous with Martin Luther King Jr.’s ethos of nonviolence, Ricks, a Pulitzer Prize–winning war reporter, draws on his deep knowledge of tactics and strategy to note the surprising affinities between that ethos and the organized pursuit of success at war. The greatest victories for Black Americans of the past century, he stresses, were won not by idealism alone, but by paying attention to recruiting, training, discipline, and organization―the hallmarks of any successful military campaign.
An engaging storyteller, Ricks deftly narrates the movement’s triumphs and defeats. He follows King and other key figures from Montgomery to Memphis, demonstrating that Gandhian nonviolence was a philosophy of active, not passive, resistance – involving the bold and sustained confrontation of the Movement’s adversaries, both on the ground and in the court of public opinion. While bringing legends such as Fannie Lou Hamer and John Lewis into new focus, Ricks also highlights lesser-known figures who played critical roles in fashioning nonviolence into an effective tool―the activists James Lawson, James Bevel, Diane Nash, and Septima Clark foremost among them. He also offers a new understanding of the Movement’s later difficulties as internal disputes and white backlash intensified. Rich with fresh interpretations of familiar events and overlooked aspects of America’s civil rights struggle, Waging a Good War is an indispensable addition to the literature of racial justice and social change―and one that offers vital lessons for our own time.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan
Oct 05, 2022
Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan
From Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan, a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of our country on the line, and a president’s words could bring the nation together or tear it apart.
A white supremacist shooting and an astonishing act of forgiveness. A national reckoning with race and the Confederate flag. The fate of marriage equality and the Affordable Care Act. GRACE is the propulsive story of ten days in June 2015, when Obama and his chief speechwriter Cody Keenan composed a series of high-stakes speeches to meet a succession of stunning developments.
Through behind-the-scenes moments—from Obama’s suggestion that Keenan pour a drink, listen to some Miles Davis, and “find the silences,” to the president’s late-night writing sessions in the First Family’s residence—Keenan takes us inside the craft of speechwriting at the highest level for the most demanding of bosses, the relentlessly poetic and perfectionist Barack Obama. GRACE also delivers a fascinating portrait of White House insiders like Ben Rhodes, Valerie Jarrett, Jen Psaki, and the speechwriting team responsible for pulling it all off during a furious, historic stretch of the Obama presidency—including a gifted fact-checker who took Keenan’s rhetoric to task before taking his hand in marriage. GRACE is the most intimate writing that exists on the rhetorical tightrope our first Black president had to walk, culminating with an unforgettable high point: Obama stunning everybody by taking a deep breath and leading the country in a chorus of “Amazing Grace.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Suzanne Justice, Founder and CEO of Blake Rian Consulting
Oct 05, 2022
Suzanne Justice, Founder and CEO of Blake Rian Consulting
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Live Life in Crescendo: Your Most Important Work Is Always Ahead of You (The Covey Habits Series) by Stephen R. Covey, Cynthia Covey Haller
Oct 04, 2022
Live Life in Crescendo: Your Most Important Work Is Always Ahead of You (The Covey Habits Series) by Stephen R. Covey, Cynthia Covey Haller
The inspirational, encouraging final book from the legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey, internationally bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Stephen R. Covey spent his long and storied career inspiring millions of individuals to make their lives more effective, compassionate, and meaningful. Near the end of his life, Covey felt there was a final component to his work: How to live your best life no matter your age? How to best respond to life-challenging experiences? How to approach the challenges and opportunities of middle to later life—like raising children, caring for your parents, leading and inspiring others, staying on top of your career, contributing to your community, and what follows next?
Live Life in Crescendo is Covey’s answer to these questions, outlining his vision for those in the prime of life, whatever age you may be. Covey urges all to “live life in crescendo,” continually growing in contribution, learning, and influence. In the same way that music builds on the previous notes, life too, builds on the past and unfolds in the future. This crescendo mentality urges you to use whatever you have—your time, talents, resources, gifts, passion, money, and influence—to enrich the lives of people around you, including your family, neighborhood, community, and the world.
Cowritten with his daughter, Cynthia Covey Haller, and published posthumously, Live Life in Crescendo is a life-changing and life-affirming book that befits the generosity and wisdom of the late Stephen R. Covey.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Invest: Masters on the Craft by Billionaire David M. Rubenstein
Oct 03, 2022
How to Invest: Masters on the Craft by Billionaire David M. Rubenstein
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A master class on investing featuring conversations with the biggest names in finance, from the legendary cofounder of The Carlyle Group, David M. Rubenstein.
What do the most successful investors have in common? David M. Rubenstein, cofounder of one of the world’s largest investment firms, has spent years interviewing the greatest investors in the world to discover the time-tested principles, hard-earned wisdom, and indispensable tools that guide their practice.
Rubenstein, who has spent more than three decades in the hypercompetitive world of private equity, now distills everything he’s learned about the art and craft of investing, from venture capital, real estate, private equity, hedge funds, to crypto, endowments, SPACs, ESG, and more.
-How did Stan Druckenmiller short the British pound in one trade for a profit of $1 billion dollars?
-What made Sam Zell the smartest, toughest investor the world of real estate has ever seen?
-How did Mike Novogratz make $250 million off crypto in one year?
-How did Larry Fink build BlackRock from scratch into a firm that manages more than $10 trillion?
-How did Mary Callahan Erdoes rise to the top of J.P. Morgan’s wealth management division to manage more than $4 trillion for individuals and families all over the world?
-How did Seth Klarman perfect value investing to consistently deliver net returns of nearly 20 percent?
With unprecedented access to global leaders in finance, Rubenstein has assembled the most authoritative book of its kind. How to Invest reveals the thinking of the most successful investors in the world, many of whom rarely speak publicly. Whether you’re brand-new to investing or a seasoned professional, this book will transform the way you approach investing forever.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Servants of the Damned: Giant Law Firms, Donald Trump, and the Corruption of Justice by David Enrich
Oct 02, 2022
Servants of the Damned: Giant Law Firms, Donald Trump, and the Corruption of Justice by David Enrich
The NYT's Business Investigations Editor reveals the dark side of American law.
Delivering a "devastating" (Carol Leonnig) exposé of the astonishing yet shadowy power wielded by the world’s largest law firms, David Enrich traces how one firm shielded opioid makers, gun companies, big tobacco, Russian oligarchs, Fox News, the Catholic Church, and much of the Fortune 500; helped Donald Trump get elected, govern, and evade investigation; masterminded the conservative remaking of the courts . . . and make a killing along the way.
In his acclaimed #1 bestseller Dark Towers, David Enrich presented the never-before-told saga of how Deutsche Bank became the global face of financial recklessness and criminality. Now Enrich turns his eye towards the world of “Big Law” and the nearly unchecked influence these firms wield to shield the wealthy and powerful—and bury their secrets. To tell this story, Enrich focuses on Jones Day, one of the world’s largest law firms. Jones Day’s narrative arc—founded in Cleveland in 1893, it became the first law firm to expand nationally and is now a global juggernaut with deep ties to corporate interests and conservative politics—is a powerful encapsulation of the changes that have swept the legal industry in recent decades.
Since 2016, Jones Day has been in the spotlight for representing Donald Trump and his campaigns (and now his PACs)—and for the fleet of Jones Day attorneys who joined his administration, including White House Counsel Don McGahn. Jones Day helped Trump fend off the Mueller investigation and challenged Obamacare. Its once and future lawyers defended Trump’s Muslim ban and border policies and handled his judicial nominations. Jones Day even laid some of the legal groundwork for Trump to challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
But the Trump work is but one chapter in the firm’s checkered history. Jones Day, like many of its peers, have become highly effective enablers of the business world’s worst misbehavior. The firm has for decades represented Big Tobacco in its fight to avoid liability for its products. Jones Day worked tirelessly for the Catholic Church as it tried to minimize its sexual-abuse scandals. And for Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, as it sought to protect its right to make and market its dangerously addictive drug. And for Fox News as it waged war against employees who were the victims of sexual harassment and retaliation. And for Russian oligarchs as their companies sought to expand internationally.
In this gripping and revealing new work of narrative nonfiction, Enrich makes the compelling central argument that law firms like Jones Day play a crucial yet largely hidden role in enabling and protecting powerful bad actors in our society, housing their darkest secrets, and earning billions in revenue for themselves.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stop Dieting, Start Thinning – 9 Golden Rules of Weight-Loss for People Who Love to Eat By David Medansky
Oct 01, 2022
Stop Dieting, Start Thinning - 9 Golden Rules of Weight-Loss for People Who Love to Eat By David Medansky
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Oelo Lighting Solutions CEDIA Show 2022 Interview
Sep 30, 2022
Oelo Lighting Solutions CEDIA Show 2022 Interview
See them at CEDIA Show 2022 Booth #7015
Oelo.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – America Made Me a Black Man: A Memoir by Boyah J. Farah
Sep 30, 2022
America Made Me a Black Man: A Memoir by Boyah J. Farah
A searing memoir of American racism from a Somalian-American who survived hardships in his birth country only to experience firsthand the dehumanization of Blacks in his adopted land, the United States.
“No one told me about America.”
Born in Somalia and raised in a valley among nomads, Boyah Farah grew up with a code of male bravado that helped him survive deprivation, disease, and civil war. Arriving in America, he believed that the code that had saved him would help him succeed in this new country. But instead of safety and freedom, Boyah found systemic racism, police brutality, and intense prejudice in all areas of life, including the workplace. He learned firsthand not only what it meant to be an African in America, but what it means to be African American. The code of masculinity that shaped generations of men in his family could not prepare Farah for the painful realities of life in the United States.
Lyrical yet unsparing, America Made Me a Black Man is the first book-length examination of American racism from an African outsider’s perspective. With a singular poetic voice brimming with imagery, Boyah challenges us to face difficult truths about the destructive forces that threaten Black lives and attempts to heal a fracture in Black men’s identity.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – WARHOLCAPOTE: A Non-Fiction Invention by Rob Roth
Sep 29, 2022
WARHOLCAPOTE: A Non-Fiction Invention by Rob Roth
An enthralling play based on lost tapes between two cultural giants and friends—Andy Warhol and Truman Capote.
In 1978 Andy Warhol and Truman Capote decided to write a Broadway play. Andy suggested that he record their private conversations over the period of a few months, and that these tapes would be the source material for the play. The tapes were then filed away and forgotten. Their play was never completed.
Now, award-winning director Rob Roth brings their vision to life after a years-long search to unearth the eighty hours of tapes between two of the most daring artists of postwar America. WARHOLCAPOTE, based on words actually spoken by the two men, is set in the ’70s and ’80s, toward the end of their close connection and not too long before their untimely deaths. Their special, complex friendship is captured by Roth with bracing intimacy as they discuss life, love, and art and everything in between. Every word in the play comes directly from these two 20th century geniuses. The structure of the conversations springs from Roth’s imagination.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Before You Knew My Name: A Novel by Jacqueline Bublitz
Sep 26, 2022
Before You Knew My Name: A Novel by Jacqueline Bublitz
Winner of Crime Debut and Readers’ Choice Awards—Sisters in Crime
“A brave and timely novel.” —Clare Mackintosh, internationally bestselling author of Hostage
This is not just another novel about a dead girl. Two women—one alive, one dead—are brought together in the dark underbelly of New York City to solve a tragic murder.
When she arrived in New York on her eighteenth birthday carrying nothing but $600 cash and a stolen camera, Alice Lee was looking for a fresh start. Now, just one month later, she is the city’s latest Jane Doe. She may be dead but that doesn’t mean her story is over.
Meanwhile, Ruby Jones is also trying to reinvent herself. After travelling halfway around the world, she’s lonelier than ever in the Big Apple. Until she stumbles upon a woman’s body by the Hudson River, and suddenly finds herself unbreakably tied to the unknown dead woman.
Alice is sure Ruby is the key to solving the mystery of her short life and tragic death. Ruby just wants to forget what she saw…but she can’t seem to stop thinking about the young woman she found. If she keeps looking, can she give this unidentified Jane Doe the ending and closure she deserves?
A “heartbreaking, beautiful, and hugely important novel” (Rosie Walsh, New York Times bestselling author), Before You Knew My Name doesn’t just wonder whodunnit—it also asks who was she? And what did she leave behind?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Steve Tcherchian, CISSP – Chief Product Officer and CISO of XYPRO Technology Corporation
Sep 25, 2022
Steve Tcherchian, CISSP - Chief Product Officer and CISO of XYPRO Technology Corporation
Xypro.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Saxon, CEO of TAAT Global Alternatives
Sep 22, 2022
Michael Saxon, CEO of TAAT Global Alternatives
Taatglobal.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr Libby Kemkaran of Tame Your Brain
Sep 21, 2022
Dr Libby Kemkaran of Tame Your Brain
Kemkaran.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kurek Ashley, The Transformer, Author, Success Coach, Speaker
Sep 19, 2022
Kurek Ashley, The Transformer, Author, Success Coach, Speaker
The live version is happening Sept 27th - 29th. https://kurek-ashley.mykajabi.com/stop-whats-stopping-you-live-training
kurek-ashley.mykajabi.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nelson Hendler, MD, MS CEO at Mensana Clinic Diagnostics, LLC
Sep 17, 2022
Nelson Hendler, MD, MS CEO at Mensana Clinic Diagnostics, LLC
Painvaliditytest.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Simple Medicine: No More Google Searches by Dr. Rob Barkett MD Jr
Sep 15, 2022
Simple Medicine: No More Google Searches by Dr. Rob Barkett MD Jr
Simple Medicine chronicles the change in primary care medicine over the past 50 years.
Despite all the new medical technology, studies, medications, specialization, and computers, medical care is fractured. The physician-to-physician relationships have decayed. The federal government and insurance companies are dictating what they think is appropriate medical care. Too many patients are over medicated and not receiving the standard of care that is warranted in 2021. In Simple Medicine, the most common medical conditions, complaints, screening, medications, and medical testing are described in layman terms and very easy to understand, helping patients take control of their own health care and challenge their doctor to do the right thing.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hidden History of Neoliberalism: How Reaganism Gutted America and How to Restore Its Greatness by Thom Hartmann
Sep 14, 2022
The Hidden History of Neoliberalism: How Reaganism Gutted America and How to Restore Its Greatness by Thom Hartmann
America’s most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann reveals how and why neoliberalism became so prevalent in the United States and why it's time for us to turn our backs to it.
With four decades of neoliberal rule coming to an end, America is at a crossroads. In this powerful and accessible book, Thom Hartmann demystifies neoliberalism and explains how we can use this pivotal point in time to create a more positive future.
This book traces the history of neoliberalism—a set of capitalistic philosophies favoring free trade, low taxes on the rich, financial austerity, and deregulation of big business—up to the present day. Hartmann explains how neoliberalism was sold as a cure for wars and the Great Depression. He outlines the destructive impact that it has had on America, looking at how it has increased poverty, damaged the middle class, and corrupted our nation’s politics.
America is standing on the edge of a new progressive era. We can continue down the road to a neoliberal oligarchy, as supported by many of the nation’s billionaires and giant corporations. Or we can choose to return to Keynesian economics and Alexander Hamilton’s “American Plan” by raising taxes on the rich, reversing free trade, and building a society that works for all.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Slawin ERC (CARES Act) Specialist
Sep 13, 2022
Michael Slawin ERC (CARES Act) Specialist
Contact Michael at:
https://calendly.com/schedule-your-review/click-here-to-meet-regarding-erc
Michael@ERCPlanning.com
cell: 314-503-5153
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dan Prince, Founder and CEO of illumisoft
Sep 12, 2022
Dan Prince, Founder and CEO of illumisoft
Illumisoft.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brent Weinmann, President of Vitakraft Sun Seed
Sep 10, 2022
Brent Weinmann, President of Vitakraft Sun Seed
Vitakraftsunseed.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amy Ransdell – Peak Performance & Transformation Executive COACH at Rules Rewritten
Sep 09, 2022
Rulesrewritten.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Matt Wasserlauf, CEO of BLOCKBOARD on Elon Musk, Twitter, Bots & Digital Fraud
Sep 08, 2022
Myblockboard.com
Matt Wasserlauf, CEO of BLOCKBOARD on Elon Musk, Twitter, Bots & Digital Fraud
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elayna Fernandez, The Positive MOM
Sep 07, 2022
Elayna Fernandez, The Positive MOM
Thepositivemom.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – George Duran, Chef, Comedian, Entertainer & Kayco Foods Ambassador
Sep 06, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Escape into Meaning: Essays on Superman, Public Benches, and Other Obsessions by Evan Puschak
Sep 04, 2022
Escape into Meaning: Essays on Superman, Public Benches, and Other Obsessions by Evan Puschak
Producer, editor, and writer behind the highly addictive, informative, and popular YouTube channel The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak presents an unconventional and whip-smart essay collection about topics as varied as Superman, politics, and public benches.
As YouTube’s The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak plays the polymath, posing questions and providing answers across a wide range of fields—from the power of a split diopter shot in Toy Story 4 to the political dangers of schadenfreude. Now, he brings that same insatiable curiosity and striking wit to this engaging and unputdownable essay collection.
Perfect for fans of Trick Mirror and the writing of John Hodgman and Chuck Klosterman, Escape into Meaning is a compendium of fascinating insights into obsession. Whether you’re interested in the philosophy of Jerry Seinfeld or how Clark Kent is the real hero, there’s something for everyone in this effervescent collection.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting by Steve Hendricks
Sep 03, 2022
The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting by Steve Hendricks
A journalist delves into the history, science, and practice of fasting, an ancient cure enjoying a dynamic resurgence.
When should we eat, and when shouldn’t we? The answers to these simple questions are not what you might expect. As Steve Hendricks shows in The Oldest Cure in the World, stop eating long enough, and you’ll set in motion cellular repairs that can slow aging and prevent and reverse diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Fasting has improved the lives of people with epilepsy, asthma, and arthritis, and has even protected patients from the worst of chemotherapy’s side effects.
But for such an elegant and effective treatment, fasting has had a surprisingly long and fraught history. From the earliest days of humanity and the Greek fathers of medicine through Christianity’s “fasting saints” and a nineteenth-century doctor whose stupendous forty-day fast on a New York City stage inaugurated the modern era of therapeutic fasting, Hendricks takes readers on a rich and comprehensive tour.
Threaded throughout are Hendricks’s own adventures in fasting, including a stay at a luxurious fasting clinic in Germany and in a more spartan one closer to home in Northern California. This is a playful, insightful, and persuasive exploration of our bodies and when we should—and should not—feed them.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – When The Ice Melts: The Story of Coralyn Jewel by Coralyn Jewel
Aug 31, 2022
When The Ice Melts: The Story of Coralyn Jewel by Coralyn Jewel
Coralynjewel.com
In this short read, Coralyn Jewel shares her story of how she went from Olympic hopeful to thriving in the adult entertainment industry. The story starts from interview and is finished off with words from Coralyn to her readers. Her experiences inform, humanize and even entertain. Jewel's hope is to shed light on the industry. Author Ryan Michaels beautifully conveys the humanity and eye opening entertainment of his conversations with an adult performer and swinger lifestyle coach, sure to inform and grab your attention.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Pope at War: The Secret History of Pius XII, Mussolini, and Hitler by David I. Kertzer
Aug 31, 2022
The Pope at War: The Secret History of Pius XII, Mussolini, and Hitler by David I. Kertzer
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The most important book ever written about the Catholic Church and its conduct during World War II. . . . The best nonfiction book of the summer.”—Daniel Silva on the Today show
Based on newly opened Vatican archives, a groundbreaking, explosive, and riveting book about Pope Pius XII and his actions during World War II, including how he responded to the Holocaust, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Pope and Mussolini
When Pope Pius XII died in 1958, his papers were sealed in the Vatican Secret Archives, leaving unanswered questions about what he knew and did during World War II. Those questions have only grown and festered, making Pius XII one of the most controversial popes in Church history, especially now as the Vatican prepares to canonize him.
In 2020, Pius XII’s archives were finally opened, and David I. Kertzer—widely recognized as one of the world’s leading Vatican scholars—has been mining this new material ever since, revealing how the pope came to set aside moral leadership in order to preserve his church’s power.
Based on thousands of never-before-seen documents not only from the Vatican, but from archives in Italy, Germany, France, Britain, and the United States, The Pope at War paints a new, dramatic portrait of what the pope did and did not do as war enveloped the continent and as the Nazis began their systematic mass murder of Europe’s Jews. The book clears away the myths and sheer falsehoods surrounding the pope’s actions from 1939 to 1945, showing why the pope repeatedly bent to the wills of Hitler and Mussolini.
Just as Kertzer’s Pulitzer Prize–winning The Pope and Mussolini became the definitive book on Pope Pius XI and the Fascist regime, The Pope at War is destined to become the most influential account of his successor, Pius XII, and his relations with Mussolini and Hitler. Kertzer shows why no full understanding of the course of World War II is complete without knowledge of the dramatic, behind-the-scenes role played by the pope. “This remarkably researched book is replete with revelations that deserve the adjective ‘explosive,’” says Kevin Madigan, Winn Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Harvard University. “The Pope at War is a masterpiece.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amy Scruggs, Singer, Author, Media Coach, Trainer & Consultant
Aug 31, 2022
Amy Scruggs, Singer, Author, Media Coach, Trainer & Consultant
AmyScruggsmedia.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nicky Billou, President & CEO eCircle Academy
Aug 30, 2022
Nicky Billou, President & CEO eCircle Academy
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Karla Singson Chief Executive Officer at Scalewind
Aug 28, 2022
Karla Singson Chief Executive Officer at Scalewind
Scalewind.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson
Aug 27, 2022
The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson
Strangers on a London bus unite to help an elderly man find his missed love connection in the heartwarming new novel from the acclaimed author of The Last Chance Library.
When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, brokenhearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 that he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like hers. They made plans for a date at the National Gallery art museum, but Frank lost the bus ticket with her number on it. For the past sixty years, he’s ridden the same bus trying to find her, but with no luck.
Libby is inspired to action and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she papers the bus route with posters advertising their search. Libby begins to open her guarded heart to new friendships and a budding romance, as her tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank’s dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away.
More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chances for happiness—before it’s too late—in a beautifully uplifting novel about how a shared common experience among strangers can transform lives in the most marvelous ways.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Collision Course: Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire by Hans Greimel, William Sposato
Aug 26, 2022
Collision Course: Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire by Hans Greimel, William Sposato
Named one of the Best Business Books of 2021 by The Wall Street Journal
In Japan it's called the "Ghosn Shock"—the stunning arrest of Carlos Ghosn, the jet-setting CEO who saved Nissan and made it part of a global automotive empire.
Even more shocking was his daring escape from Japan, packed into a box and put on a private jet to Lebanon after months spent in a Japanese detention center, subsisting on rice gruel.
This is the saga of what led to the Ghosn Shock and what was left in its wake. Ghosn spent two decades building a colossal partnership between Nissan and Renault that looked like a new model for a global business, but the alliance's shiny image fronted an unsteady, tense operation. Culture clashes, infighting among executives and engineers, dueling corporate traditions, and government maneuvering constantly threatened the venture.
Journalists Hans Greimel and William Sposato have followed the story up close, with access to key players, including Ghosn himself. Veteran Tokyo-based reporters, they have witnessed the end of Japan's bubble economy and attempts at opening Japan Inc. to the world. They've seen the fraying of keiretsu, Japan's traditional skein of business relationships, and covered numerous corporate scandals, of which the Ghosn Shock and Ghosn's subsequent escape stand above all.
Expertly reported, Collision Course explores the complex suspicions around what and who was really responsible for Ghosn's ouster and why one of the top executives in the world would risk everything to escape the country. It explains how economics, history, national interests, cultural politics, and hubris collided, crumpling the legacy of arguably the most important foreign businessman ever to set foot in Japan.
This gripping, unforgettable narrative, full of fascinating characters, serves as part cautionary tale, part object lesson, and part forewarning of the increasing complexity of doing global business in a nationalistic world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Winter Orphans by Kristin Beck
Aug 24, 2022
The Winter Orphans by Kristin Beck
A poignant and ultimately triumphant novel based on the incredible true story of children who braved the formidable danger of guarded, wintry mountain passes in France to escape the Nazis, from the acclaimed author of Courage, My Love.
Southern France, 1942
In a remote corner of France, Jewish refugee Ella Rosenthal has finally found a safe haven. It has been three years since she and her little sister, Hanni, left their parents to flee Nazi Germany, and they have been pursued and adrift in the chaos of war ever since. Now, they shelter among one hundred other young refugees in a derelict castle overseen by the Swiss Red Cross.
Swiss volunteers Rösli Näf and Anne-Marie Piguet uphold a common mission: to protect children in peril. Rösli, a stubborn and resourceful nurse, directs the colony of Château de la Hille, and has created a thriving community against all odds. Anne-Marie, raised by Swiss foresters, becomes both caretaker and friend to the children, and she vows to do whatever is necessary to keep them safe.
However, when Germany invades southern France, safeguarding Jewish refugees becomes impossible. Château de la Hille faces unrelenting danger, and Rösli and Anne-Marie realize that the only way to protect the eldest of their charges is to smuggle them out of France. Relying on Rösli's fierce will and Anne-Marie's knowledge of secret mountain paths, they plot escape routes through vast Nazi-occupied territory to the distant border. Amid staggering risk, Ella and Hanni embark on a journey that, if successful, could change the course of their lives and grant them a future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Find Your Six: Stop Lead Generating & Start Building Influence by Patrick Kilner
Aug 23, 2022
Find Your Six: Stop Lead Generating & Start Building Influence by Patrick Kilner
FIND Your SIX!
What if I told you that the ability to find six influential relationships is the only thing standing between you and your biggest goals in business and in life?
That your revenue could double or triple if you found the right six? That your search for great business partnerships would evaporate if you could uncover six? That you will never want for the right investors, advocates, and clients if you could find your six? And that you could build a business that you could pass on to your kids or sell if you could just find those six?
And what if I told you that one of the biggest challenges to finding your six is the lead generation tactics you've been taught? What if I showed you that they are not just keeping you from your six, but simultaneously robbing you of the fulfillment you deserve and make your business vulnerable to disruption in the era of big tech?
Find Your Six is a brief manifesto that shares a new philosophy of how to look at relationships and charts a roadmap for success. You'll discover:
Why lead generation has become a losing proposition
What true influence is and how to win and develop it systematically
How to rethink everything you know about networking
How to never compete for business again while growing your revenue every quarter
How to win back time for the most important people in your life
How to give the gift of influence to others
Most of all, you'll learn how to identify, win over, and invest in your six.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cameron Cowan Of The Cameron Journal
Aug 22, 2022
Cameron Cowan Of The Cameron Journal
Cameronjournal.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jim Tannehill, COO of Empire Operating System
Aug 20, 2022
Jim Tannehill, COO of Empire Operating System
Enter Code for a special gift for listenters: "chrisvossshowfree" You can go to their website empireom.com, select the online course and use that code at checkout.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Messenger: Moderna, the Vaccine, and the Business Gamble That Changed the World by Peter Loftus
Aug 19, 2022
The Messenger: Moderna, the Vaccine, and the Business Gamble That Changed the World by Peter Loftus
The inside story of an unprecedented feat of science and business.
At the start of 2020, Moderna was a biotech unicorn with dim prospects. Yes, there was the promise of its disruptive innovation that could transform medicine by using something called messenger RNA, one of the body's building blocks of life, to combat disease. But its stock was under water. There were reports of a toxic work culture. And despite ten years of work, the company was still years away from delivering its first product. Investors were getting antsy, or worse, skeptical.
Then the pandemic hit, and Moderna, at first reluctantly, became a central player in a global drama—a David to Big Pharma's Goliaths—turning its technology toward breaking the global grip of the terrible disease. By year's end, with the virus raging, Moderna delivered one of the world's first Covid-19 vaccines, with a stunningly high rate of protection. The achievement gave the world a way out of a crippling pandemic while validating Moderna's technology, transforming the company into a global industry power. Biotech, and the venture capital community that fuels it, will never be the same.
Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Loftus, veteran reporter covering the pharmaceutical and biotech industries and part of a Pulitzer Prize–finalist team, brings the inside story of Moderna, from its humble start at a casual lunch through its heady startup days, into the heart of the pandemic and beyond. With deep access to all of the major players, Loftus weaves a tale of science and business that brings to life Moderna's monumental feat of creating a vaccine that beat back a deadly virus and changed the business of medicine forever.
The Messenger spans a decade and is full of heroic efforts by ordinary people, lucky breaks, and life-and-death decisions. It's the story of a revolutionary idea, the evolution of a cutting-edge American industry, and one of the great achievements of this century.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – That Summer in Berlin Paperback by Lecia Cornwall
Aug 18, 2022
That Summer in Berlin Paperback by Lecia Cornwall
In the summer of 1936, while the Nazis make secret plans for World War II, a courageous and daring young woman struggles to expose the lies behind the dazzling spectacle of the Berlin Olympics.
German power is rising again, threatening a war that will be even worse than the last one. The English aristocracy turns to an age-old institution to stave off war and strengthen political bonds—marriage. Debutantes flock to Germany, including Viviane Alden. On holiday with her sister during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Viviane’s true purpose is more clandestine. While many in England want to appease Hitler, others seek to prove Germany is rearming. But they need evidence, photographs to tell the tale, and Viviane is a genius with her trusty Leica. And who would suspect a pretty, young tourist taking holiday snaps of being a spy?
Viviane expects to find hatred and injustice, but during the Olympics, with the world watching, Germany is on its best behavior, graciously welcoming tourists to a festival of peace and goodwill. But first impressions can be deceiving, and it’s up to Viviane and the journalist she’s paired with—a daring man with a guarded heart—to reveal the truth.
But others have their own reasons for befriending Viviane, and her adventure takes a darker turn. Suddenly Viviane finds herself caught in a web of far more deadly games—and closer than she ever imagined to the brink of war.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mari Anne Snow CEO, Founder of Sophaya & The Remote Nation Institute
Aug 17, 2022
Mari Anne Snow CEO, Founder of Sophaya & The Remote Nation Institute
Sophaya.com
Remotenationworks.org
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future–and Shape It by Byron Reese
Aug 16, 2022
Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It by Byron Reese
". . . Byron Reese gets to the heart of what makes humans different from all others." —Midwest Book Review
What makes the human mind so unique? And how did we get this way?
This fascinating tale explores the three leaps in our history that made us what we are—and will change how you think about our future.
Look around. Clearly, we humans are radically different from the other creatures on this planet. But why? Where are the Bronze Age beavers? The Iron Age iguanas? In Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think, Byron Reese argues that we owe our special status to our ability to imagine the future and recall the past, escaping the perpetual present that all other living creatures are trapped in.
Envisioning human history as the development of a societal superorganism he names Agora, Reese shows us how this escape enabled us to share knowledge on an unprecedented scale, and predict—and eventually master—the future.
Thoughtful, witty, and compulsively readable, Reese unravels our history as an intelligent species in three acts:
Act I: Ancient humans undergo “the awakening,” developing the cognitive ability to mentally time-travel using language
Act II: In 17th century France, the mathematical framework known as 'probability theory' is born—a science for seeing into the future that we used to build the modern world
Act III: Beginning with the invention of the computer chip, humanity creates machines to gaze into the future with even more precision, overcoming the limits of our brains
A fresh new look at the history and destiny of humanity, readers will come away from Stories, Dice, and Rocks that Think with a new understanding of what they are—not just another animal, but a creature with a mastery of time itself.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Red State Christians: Understanding the Voters Who Elected Donald Trump by Angela Denker
Aug 13, 2022
Red State Christians: Understanding the Voters Who Elected Donald Trump by Angela Denker
Winner of a 2019 Foreword INDIES Award Silver Medal
Donald Trump, a thrice-married, no-need-of-forgiveness, blustery billionaire who rarely goes to church, won more Evangelical Christian votes than any candidate in history on his way to winning the 2016 US presidential election. Veteran journalist Angela Denker set out to uncover why, traveling the United States for a year, meeting the people who support Trump, and listening to their rationale.
In Red State Christians, readers will get an honest look at the Christians who gave the presidency to the unlikeliest candidate of all time. From booming, wealthy Orange County megachurches to libertarian farmers in Missouri to a church in Florida where the pastors carry guns to an Evangelical Arab American church in Houston to conservative Catholics on the East Coast--the picture she paints of them is enlightening, at times disturbing, but always empathetic. A must-read for those hoping to truly understand how Donald Trump became president.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – She Looks Fine, By Roberta Campbell Knechtly and Paige Knechtly
Aug 12, 2022
She Looks Fine, By Roberta Campbell Knechtly and Paige Knechtly
Shelooksfinebook.com
A Mother and Daughter’s Journey Through a TBI
Roberta was living her best life as an empty nester until she received a call that would change her life forever. Her daughter Paige was hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk. Paige, an independent young adult, became dependent on her mother again. Roberta reentered the world of caretaking. Both lacked the tools to understand what was happening.
For years following the accident, their lives changed in ways they could never have imagined. Roberta thought Paige looked fine; Paige was wondering when she would feel normal again. Both didn’t understand the invisible brain trauma that persisted.
In She Looks Fine, Roberta and Paige openly share their journey through a TBI together, so that you can understand, accept and support your loved one even though they may look fine.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gary Guseinov, C.E.O. at RealDefense Interview
Aug 11, 2022
Gary Guseinov, C.E.O. at RealDefense Interview
Realdefen.se
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan by Elliot Ackerman
Aug 10, 2022
The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan by Elliot Ackerman
A powerful and revelatory eyewitness account of the American collapse in Afghanistan, its desperate endgame, and the war’s echoing legacy
Elliot Ackerman left the American military ten years ago, but his time in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Marines and later as a CIA paramilitary officer marked him indelibly. When the Taliban began to close in on Kabul in August 2021 and the Afghan regime began its death spiral, he found himself pulled back into the conflict. Afghan nationals who had worked closely with the American military and intelligence communities for years now faced brutal reprisal and sought frantically to flee the country with their families. The official US government evacuation effort was a bureaucratic failure that led to a humanitarian catastrophe. With former colleagues and friends protecting the airport in Kabul, Ackerman joined an impromptu effort by a group of journalists and other veterans to arrange flights and negotiate with both Taliban and American forces to secure the safe evacuation of hundreds. These were desperate measures taken during a desperate end to America's longest war. For Ackerman, it also became a chance to reconcile his past with his present.
The Fifth Act is an astonishing human document that brings the weight of twenty years of war to bear on a single week, the week the war ended. Using the dramatic rescue efforts in Kabul as his lattice, Ackerman weaves a personal history of the war's long progression, beginning with the initial invasion in the months after 9/11. It is a play in five acts, the fifth act being the story’s tragic denouement, a prelude to Afghanistan's dark future. Any reader who wants to understand what went wrong with the war’s trajectory will find a trenchant account here. But The Fifth Act also brings readers into close contact with a remarkable group of characters, American and Afghan, who fought the war with courage and dedication, and at great personal cost. Ackerman's story is a first draft of history that feels like a timeless classic.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn by Nick Kostov, Sean McLain
Aug 09, 2022
The Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn by Nick Kostov, Sean McLain
The unprecedented rise and catastrophic fall of one of the world’s most feared and admired business executives—Carlos Ghosn—a remarkable story of innovation, hubris, alleged crimes, and daring international escape, as chronicled by two Wall Street Journal reporters.
Carlos Ghosn always wanted more. Born in the Amazon, raised by a well-off—if scandalized—family in Beirut, and educated in Paris, Ghosn rose to prominence at Michelin in the United States, Renault in France, and Nissan in Japan. Along the way he earned monikers of Le Cost Killer, for his incisive business savvy, and Mr. 7-Eleven, for the hours he devoted to his work.
Initially Ghosn thrived, becoming a poster boy for globalization and multinational corporations. Employees believed him to be among the greatest business minds of his generation, and the press hailed him a financial genius. The trouble started when Ghosn began to believe them. His power rose in tandem with an increasing certainty that he was underpaid and undervalued at his multiple posts. Executives grew unhappy with Ghosn’s talk of a merger with Renault, calling his loyalty to Nissan into question. Resentments brewed, enough so that a group of Nissan executives set out to uncover the truth about the man who many throughout Nissan and Japan perceived as a savior. Eventually, Ghosn was accused of financial misconduct and arrested for a bevy of alleged crimes—all of which he vehemently denied.
Yet even as he insisted his financial transactions were above board, Ghosn was planning an astounding escape, one that would either smuggle him out of Tokyo and back to his ancestral homeland of Lebanon; or land him in a Japanese prison for life.
Drawning from intensive investigative reporting, and including never-before-seen insider details from key players in Ghosn’s life and the investigations into him, Nick Kostov and Sean McLain piece together this fallen icon’s life and actions across the globe. Their sensational globetrotting adventure reveals the complexity of a man who watched for decades as contemporaries with far less talent amassed far greater wealth, and who took drastic measures to ensure he would finally get his due.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Newlyweds: Rearranging Marriage in Modern India by Mansi Choksi
Aug 07, 2022
The Newlyweds: Rearranging Marriage in Modern India by Mansi Choksi
A literary investigation into India as a society in transition through the lens of forbidden love, as three young couples reject arranged marriages and risk everything for true love in the midst of social and political upheaval.
In India, two out of every three people are under the age of thirty-five. These are men and women who grew up with the internet and the advent of smartphones and social media. But when it comes to love and marriage, they’re expected to adhere to thousands of years of tradition. It’s that conflict between obeying tradition and embracing modernity that drives journalist Mansi Choksi’s The Newlyweds.
Through vivid, lyrical prose, Choksi shines a light on three young couples who buck against arranged marriages in the pursuit of true love, illustrating the challenges, shame, anger, triumph, and loss their actions and choices set in play.
Against the backdrop of India’s beautiful villages and cities, Choksi introduces our newlyweds. First, there’s the lesbian couple forced to flee for a chance at a life together. Then there’s the Hindu woman and Muslim man who escaped their families under the cover of night after being harassed by a violent militia group. Finally, there’s the inter-caste couple who are doing everything to avoid the same fate as a similar couple who were burned alive.
Engaging and moving, The Newlyweds raises universal questions, such as: What are we really willing to risk for love? If we’re lucky enough to find it, does it change us? If so, for the better? Or for the worse?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Law Firm Digital Marketing Made Easy: The Only Book You’ll Ever Need to Become A Best-Known Attorney by Josh Konigsberg
Aug 06, 2022
Law Firm Digital Marketing Made Easy: The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Become A Best-Known Attorney by Josh Konigsberg
People don’t hire or retain a logo, an office, or a website. They retain an attorney they know, like, and trust.
The old way of doing business and relying on referrals is antiquated and simply will not facilitate consistent reliable leads. As digital marketing has become more complex and the market flooded with over 30,000 new attorneys every year, it’s more important than ever to understand and leverage the digital marketing principles essential to a law firm’s success.
Being a best-known attorney means to stand out among your peers in your area(s) of law in your market. You must amplify your unique selling proposition, present yourself in a dynamic, unforgettable way, have the best reputation, and strive to achieve online omnipresence. Once you set the foundation of your message, market, and media and apply the various facets of digital marketing effectively, you will become a best-known attorney. If you don’t, your competitors will.
In Law Firm Digital Marketing Made Easy: The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Become A Best-Known Attorney, Josh Konigsberg, Partner and Co-Founder of the award-winning digital marketing agency, Law Firm Marketing Pros, demystifies digital marketing for lawyers and law firms and presents a comprehensive, easy-to-follow overview of what it takes to:
Create a Unique Digital Omnipresence for Your Law Firm to Put You in a Category of One
Generate More Qualified, and Consistent Leads
Maximize Client Conversions
Are you ready to triple your profits per partner over the next five years? This book is your blueprint for a holistic approach to the way you market your law firm and become a Category of One.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Headcase: Book 1: Shock & Denial by Chris K. Jones
Aug 05, 2022
Headcase: Book 1: Shock & Denial by Chris K. Jones
Chriskjones.com
Dr. Andrew Beck is the go-to sports psychologist for troubled pro athletes. There isn’t a head he can’t fix—except his own.
Whether it’s a violent hockey pro, reckless power forward, or drug-addicted major league pitcher, Andrew’s therapeutic strategies get players out of their heads and back to their winning ways. His status, wealth, and privilege afford him box seats for every game, flying private, an office overlooking Central Park, sports cars, country clubs and a Greenwich mansion. Andrew and his brilliant PR executive wife, Sandra, enjoy a life most would envy.
But Andrew has demons of his own.
A former golf prodigy and the son of a Masters Golf Champion, he knows firsthand the stress of topflight competition. Ted Beck taught Andrew everything he knows about being the best, but his father’s emotional and physical abuse pushed him past a breaking point. At 18, as the country’s top amateur, he walked away from golf to pursue psychology. The father and son bond was destroyed.
But while Beck quit the game long ago, the game won’t quit him.
Years later, the drive to win at all costs still burns deep in his soul. He gets entangled in the world of illegal high-stakes gambling—and a dangerous relationship with Fergus Mackenzie, a ruthless operator of an underground club that caters to the vices of the ultra-wealthy.
Andrew uses his insider access to athletes in a wager which leads down a path of blackmail, a mysterious murder, and life-or-death bluffing.
With his livelihood, marriage, and life on the line, Andrew finds himself playing the ultimate mind game and risks losing everything.
And now the only way out is ALL-IN.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Reimagine Teams: The Missing Piece in Team Building to Achieve Breakthrough Results by Mark Samuel
Aug 03, 2022
Reimagine Teams: The Missing Piece in Team Building to Achieve Breakthrough Results by Mark Samuel
Traditional team building doesn't work and hasn't for decades, if ever. Reimagine Teams highlights why and provides a clear roadmap to create effective teams that get breakthrough business results. Using a multitude of case studies describing decades of implementations, you will learn how teams around the globe achieved transformational business outcomes and culture change in 3-6 months. Reimagine Teams teaches how to be accountable and accomplish goals, and how leaders can develop high-performing, positive relationships that produce sustainable results for years to come. These teams are flexible, adaptable and pivot quickly in response to the never-ending changes in the business environment, such as new technology, societal transformation, and industry competition.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Crystal Lou, Founder & CEO of CLou Capital
Aug 03, 2022
Crystal Lou, Founder & CEO of CLou Capital
Cloucapitalllc.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden
Aug 02, 2022
The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden
“Heartfelt, heartwarming, joyful, and uplifting. You can't go wrong with a Rachel Linden book.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
An uplifting novel about a heartbroken young pie maker who is granted a magical second chance to live the life she didn’t choose. . . . from the bestselling author of The Enlightenment of Bees.
Lolly Blanchard's life only seems to give her lemons. Ten years ago, after her mother’s tragic death, she broke up with her first love and abandoned her dream of opening a restaurant in order to keep her family’s struggling Seattle diner afloat and care for her younger sister and grieving father. Now, a decade later, she dutifully whips up the diner’s famous lemon meringue pies each morning while still pining for all she's lost.
As Lolly’s thirty-third birthday approaches, her quirky great-aunt gives her a mysterious gift—three lemon drops, each of which allows her to live a single day in a life that might have been hers. What if her mom hadn’t passed away? What if she had opened her own restaurant in England? What if she hadn’t broken up with the only man she's ever loved? Surprising and empowering, each experience helps Lolly let go of her regrets and realize the key to transforming her life lies not in redoing her past but in having the courage to embrace her present.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mark M. Bello, Award Winning Author Interview
Aug 01, 2022
Mark M. Bello, Award Winning Author Interview
Markmbello.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – You’re Invited by Amanda Jayatissa
Jul 29, 2022
You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa
What could be worse than your ex-boyfriend marrying your childhood best friend? Getting accused of her murder… From the author of My Sweet Girl comes a dangerously addictive new thriller about a lavish Sri Lankan wedding celebration that not everyone will survive.
When Amaya is invited to Kaavi’s over-the-top wedding in Sri Lanka, she is surprised and a little hurt to hear from her former best friend after so many years of radio silence. But when Amaya learns that the groom is her very own ex-boyfriend, she is consumed by a single thought: She must stop the wedding from happening, no matter the cost. But as the week of wedding celebrations begin and rumors about Amaya’s past begin to swirl, she can’t help but feel like she also has a target on her back. When Kaavi goes missing and is presumed dead, all evidence points to Amaya. However, nothing is as it seems as Jayatissa expertly unravels that each wedding guest has their own dark secret and agenda, and Amaya may not be the only one with a plan to keep the bride from getting her happily ever after…
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lethal Tides: Mary Sears and the Marine Scientists Who Helped Win World War II by Catherine Musemeche
Jul 28, 2022
Lethal Tides: Mary Sears and the Marine Scientists Who Helped Win World War II by Catherine Musemeche
"Magnificently researched, brilliantly written, Lethal Tides is immensely entertaining and reads like an action novel. Catherine Musemeche has brought to life the incredible work of the scientists and researchers who made such a remarkable contribution to America’s war effort in the Pacific theater during WWII.” —Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy, Ret.), #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and The Hero Code
Lethal Tides tells the story of the virtually unknown Mary Sears, “the first oceanographer of the Navy,” whose groundbreaking oceanographic research led the U.S. to victory in the Pacific theater during World War II.
In Lethal Tides, Catherine Musemeche weaves together science, biography, and military history in the compelling story of an unsung woman who had a dramatic effect on the U.S. Navy’s success against Japan in WWII, creating an intelligence-gathering juggernaut based on the new science of oceanography.
When World War II began, the U.S. Navy was unprepared to enact its island-hopping strategy to reach Japan. Anticipating tides, planning for coral reefs, and preparing for enemy fire was new ground for them, and with lives at stake it was ground that had to be covered quickly. Mary Sears, a marine biologist, was the untapped talent they turned to, and she along with a team of quirky marine scientists were instrumental in turning the tide of the war in the United States’ favor.
The Sears team analyzed ocean currents, made wave and tide predictions, identified zones of bioluminescence, mapped deep-water levels where submarines could hide and gathered information about the topography and surf conditions surrounding the Pacific islands and Japan. Sears was frequently called upon to make middle-of-the-night calculations for last-minute top-secret landing destinations and boldly predicted optimal landing times and locations for amphibious invasions.
In supplying these crucial details, Sears and her team played a major role in averting catastrophes that plagued earlier amphibious landings, like the disastrous Tarawa, and cleared a path to Okinawa, the last major battle of World War II.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – It Really Is Simple: A Holistic Approach To Self-Confidence: A Practical Guide by Alexandra Dotcheva
Jul 27, 2022
It Really Is Simple: A Holistic Approach To Self-Confidence: A Practical Guide by Alexandra Dotcheva
Holisticselfconfidence.com
Oftentimes, poorly defined priorities can get in the way of our self-esteem, lower our self-confidence, and impact our decision-making for years or even decades. Based entirely on the author’s experience with overcoming a twenty-year-long history of self-doubt and fear of failure, It Really Is Simple: A Holistic Approach to Self-Confidence will show you ways to put your life in order by learning about the five essential aspects or pillars of life, to which you may not have given the needed attention.
This practical guide includes insights on how to approach our lives holistically by elevating the components that determine who we are and who we want to become. The book explains:
How to Assess Your Current Life Situation and Create Concrete Goals
How to Teach Your Mind to Embrace Challenges
How to Develop an Action Plan in All Areas That Are Crucial to Your Success
The Importance of Keeping Yourself in Excellent Health at All Times and Understanding the Healthcare System
How to Adopt a Healthy Diet and Exercise Regimen Without Compromises
How to Keep Your Body Free of Toxins
How to Integrate Spirituality Into Your Daily Activities
How to Become a Role Model in Your Career by Adopting a Strong Work Ethic and a Mindset of Helping Others
How to Attain Full Control Over Your Finances
How to Expand Your Financial Base Once You Have Attained Control Over Your Money Habits
How to Determine What Types of People Have a Place in Your Life
Mind-Training Techniques for Lasting Success
There will never be a perfect time to get started. Start today and let your mind embrace the change you have been contemplating!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD by Jason Kander
Jul 26, 2022
Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD by Jason Kander
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“A truly special book. This combination of honesty, thoughtfulness, urgency, and vulnerability is not common in leaders, and Jason demonstrates boundless occupancy of all of these traits.” – Wes Moore, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Wes Moore
From political wunderkind and former army intelligence officer Jason Kander comes a haunting, powerful memoir about impossible choices—and how sometimes walking away from the chance of a lifetime can be the greatest decision of all.
In 2017, President Obama, in his final Oval Office interview, was asked who gave him hope for the future of the country, and Jason Kander was the first name he mentioned. Suddenly, Jason was a national figure. As observers assumed he was preparing a run for the presidency, Jason announced a bid for mayor of Kansas City instead and was headed for a landslide victory. But after eleven years battling PTSD from his service in Afghanistan, Jason was seized by depression and suicidal thoughts. He dropped out of the mayor’s race and out of public life. And finally, he sought help.
In this brutally honest second memoir, following his New York Times best-selling debut Outside the Wire, Jason Kander has written the book he himself needed in the most painful moments of his PTSD. In candid, in-the-moment detail, we see him struggle with undiagnosed illness during a presidential bid; witness his family buoy him through challenging treatment; and, giving hope to so many of us, see him heal.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nathan Hirsch, CEO of EcomBalance
Jul 25, 2022
Nathan Hirsch, CEO of EcomBalance
Ecombalance.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers by Liam Martin, Rob Rawson
Jul 24, 2022
Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers by Liam Martin, Rob Rawson
Learn success secrets from original remote work pioneers on the mindset and strategies they developed to build and grow successful organizations from the ground up.
With the unprecedented rise in remote work due to the pandemic, many businesses have struggled with how to effectively transition to a distributed format. Meanwhile, companies who had always been remote-first had a unique advantage: a highly scalable set of work processes, a unique communication style, and the proper “async mindset” required to succeed without an office.
This groundbreaking guide unlocks the secrets and the lessons discovered by those pioneer entrepreneurs and founders who have figured out how to harness the async mindset and grow their businesses remotely in the most the seamless, freeing, and cost-effective ways.
Once you accept and master some fundamental differences, remote work can fuel higher productivity, eliminate time-wasting meetings and treacherous commutes, and strip away the ugly politics that often undermine the most talented employees. It also leads to great cultural inclusivity and richer cultural exchange.
Running Remote is for ventures of all stripes—companies small and large, one-person operations, mom-and-pop shops, and global mega-corporations. The lessons herein are as valuable for on-premises organizations as they are for the tech worker.
Readers will:
Master the fundamentals of the async mindset by exploring three overarching principles—deliberate overcommunication, democratized workflow, and detailed metrics.
Learn nuts-and-bolts techniques and real-life lessons from remote work trailblazers who built successful all-remote organizations prior to the pandemic.
Gain a better understanding of why hiring, on-ramping, and managing in a remote context is totally different—again with methods and first-hand stories from the founders and leaders that did it first.
Learn how moving to a remote business model impacts traditional management and work processes.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth by Elizabeth Williamson
Jul 23, 2022
Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth by Elizabeth Williamson
Based on hundreds of hours of research, interviews, and access to exclusive sources and materials, Sandy Hook is Elizabeth Williamson’s landmark investigation of the aftermath of a school shooting, the work of Sandy Hook parents who fought to defend themselves, and the truth of their children’s fate against the frenzied distortions of online deniers and conspiracy theorists.
On December 14, 2012, a gunman killed twenty first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Ten years later, Sandy Hook has become a foundational story of how false conspiracy narratives and malicious misinformation have gained traction in society.
One of the nation’s most devastating mass shootings, Sandy Hook was used to create destructive and painful myths. Driven by ideology or profit, or for no sound reason at all, some people insisted it never occurred, or was staged by the federal government as a pretext for seizing Americans’ firearms. They tormented the victims’ relatives online, accosted them on the street and at memorial events, accusing them of faking their loved ones’ murders. Some family members have been stalked and forced into hiding. A gun was fired into the home of one parent.
Present at the creation of this terrible crusade was Alex Jones’s Infowars, a far-right outlet that aired noxious Sandy Hook theories to millions and raised money for the conspiracy theorists’ quest to “prove” the shooting didn’t happen. Enabled by Facebook, YouTube, and other social media companies’ failure to curb harmful content, the conspiracists’ questions grew into suspicion, suspicion grew into demands for more proof, and unanswered demands turned into rage. This pattern of denial and attack would come to characterize some Americans’ response to almost every major event, from mass shootings to the coronavirus pandemic to the 2020 presidential election, in which President Trump’s false claims of a rigged result prompted the January 6, 2021, assault on a bastion of democracy, the U.S. Capitol.
The Sandy Hook families, led by the father of the youngest victim, refused to accept this. Sandy Hook is the story of their battle to preserve their loved ones’ legacies even in the face of threats to their own lives. Through exhaustive reporting, narrative storytelling, and intimate portraits, Sandy Hook is the definitive book on one of the most shocking cultural ruptures of the internet era.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Carl Fischer of Cama Plan Self-Directed IRA
Jul 22, 2022
Carl Fischer of Cama Plan Self-Directed IRA
Camaplan.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dex Randall, Burnout Coach Interview
Jul 21, 2022
Dex Randall, Burnout Coach Interview
Grab a freebie from him at: go.dexrandall.com/start
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elie Y Katz, President & CEO of National Retail Solutions
Jul 20, 2022
Elie Y Katz, President & CEO of National Retail Solutions
NRSplus.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grace Under Fire by Julie Garwood
Jul 19, 2022
Grace Under Fire by Julie Garwood
Michael Buchanan will need every bit of his extensive skill set when he appoints himself as bodyguard to a woman determined not to need one in this thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood.
Grace Isabel MacKenna has a hundred things to do today. Killing someone isn't one of them. It is supposed to be a quick visit to Boston for the Buchanan anniversary party, then on to Scotland to collect an inheritance. She checks into her hotel and then decides to go for a brisk walk. But after getting lost, she ends up with a wounded man stumbling into her arms—and his shooter coming after them both. When she fires back in self-defense, she doesn’t expect him to drop dead. After Isabel endures an interrogation by police, she is free to go, thanks to the Buchanans dispatching former Navy SEAL and now lawyer Michael Buchanan to assist her.
Isabel knows she should be grateful for Michael’s help, but since she’s harbored an extreme dislike for him for years, gratitude is difficult to muster. Michael has appointed himself her de facto guardian, and she’s stuck with him despite their constant bickering and sizzling attraction. Even when Isabel goes to Scotland to claim her inheritance, Michael follows her—but he isn’t the only thing she can’t shake. Mysterious threats against Isabel surface, and before they can deal with their growing feelings for each other, Michael and Isabel must first survive.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Maruti Agarwal, CEO of Shopagain.io Interview
Jul 16, 2022
Maruti Agarwal, CEO of Shopagain.io Interview
Shopagain.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cycle of Lives: 15 People’s Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer by David Richman
Jul 14, 2022
Cycle of Lives: 15 People's Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer by David Richman
Have you ever been forced to consider the fact of your mortality? If confronted with cancer, how would you feel? What would you say to the people you love? What would they say to you?
No two people have the same answers to these questions, a lesson I learned well during a solo six-week, 5,000-mile cross-country bike ride I called Cycle of Lives. The trip started as a fundraiser in honor of my sister, June, who died of brain cancer. But long before I even set out on my endurance ride from L.A. to Florida to N.Y., I exhaustively interviewed fifteen people across the country whose lives had also been irrevocably changed by cancer—either as patients, survivors, loved ones, or caregivers.
Hearing their moving stories, which were influenced by many different forms of past and present trauma, transformed my cycling odyssey into a journey of emotional self-discovery as I relived the chaos and emotional upheaval of cancer through them: from the man who found true love after losing his soulmate to cancer, to the elite athlete who had to reckon with his all-star body finally letting him down, to the medical oncologist who cares as much about her patients as she cares for them.
Whether you or someone you care about is going through cancer or some other major trauma, I hope this thought-provoking collection of astonishing stories can help you, too.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Harrison P. Lyss, Principal at Jeff Works
Jul 13, 2022
Harrison P. Lyss, Principal at Jeff Works
Jeff.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Alvin Narsey – Retail Business Coach Interview
Jul 12, 2022
Linkedin.com/in/alvinnarsey
Alvin Narsey - Retail Business Coach Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Dress of Violet Taffeta by Tessa Arlen
Jul 11, 2022
A Dress of Violet Taffeta by Tessa Arlen
A sumptuous novel based on the fascinating true story of La Belle Époque icon Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon, who shattered the boundaries of fashion with her magnificently sensual and enchantingly unique designs.
Lucy Duff Gordon knows she is talented. She sees color, light, and texture in ways few people can begin to imagine. But is the male dominated world of haute couture, who would use her art for their own gain, ready for her?
When she is deserted by her wealthy husband, Lucy is left penniless with an aging mother and her five-year-old daughter to support. Desperate to survive, Lucy turns to her one true talent to make a living. As a little girl, the dresses she made for her dolls were the envy of her group of playmates. Now, she uses her creative designs and her remarkable eye for color to take her place in the fashion world—failure is not an option.
Then, on a frigid night in 1912, Lucy’s life changes once more, when she becomes one of 706 people to survive the sinking of the Titanic. She could never have imagined the effects the disaster would have on her fashion label Lucile, her marriage to her second husband, and her legacy. But no matter what life throws at her, Lucy will live on as a trailblazing and innovative fashion icon, never letting go of what she worked so hard to earn. This is her story.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Two and Twenty: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win by Sachin Khajuria
Jul 10, 2022
Two and Twenty: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win by Sachin Khajuria
The first true insider’s account of private equity, revealing what it takes to thrive among the world’s hungriest dealmakers
ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF THE SUMMER—Bloomberg
Private equity was once an investment niche. Today, the wealth controlled by its leading firms surpasses the GDP of some nations. Private equity has overtaken investment banking—and well-known names like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley—as the premier destination for ambitious financial talent, as well as the investment dollars of some of the world’s largest pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments. At the industry’s pinnacle are the firms’ partners, happy to earn “two and twenty”—that is, a flat yearly fee of 2 percent of a fund’s capital, on top of 20 percent of the investment spoils.
Private equity has succeeded in near-stealth—until now. In Two and Twenty, Sachin Khajuria, a former partner at Apollo, gives readers an unprecedented view inside this opaque global economic engine, which plays a vital role underpinning our retirement systems. From illuminating the rituals of firms’ all-powerful investment committees to exploring key precepts (“think like a principal, not an advisor”), Khajuria brings the traits, culture, and temperament of the industry’s leading practitioners to life through a series of vivid and unvarnished deal sketches.
Two and Twenty is an unflinching examination of the mindset that drives the world’s most aggressive financial animals to consistently deliver market-beating returns.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Matt Wasserlauf, CEO and Founder of BLOCKBOARD Interview
Jul 08, 2022
Matt Wasserlauf, CEO and Founder of BLOCKBOARD Interview
Myblockboard.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mark Hill, CEO of AABEX, and Brave Paws Interview
Jul 07, 2022
Mark Hill, CEO of AABEX, and Brave Paws Interview
Mybravepaws.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Journey of My Mother’s Son: Volume I (Many Random Thoughts from the Road.) by Dan Clouser
Jul 05, 2022
The Journey of My Mother's Son: Volume I (Many Random Thoughts from the Road.) by Dan Clouser
Journeyofmymothersson.com
You don't need to be a man, or a son, or even to be traveling the country in an RV to glean beautiful life lessons from reading "The Journey of My Mother's Son." Dan, along with his wife, Sandy, opens up his heart and their home on wheels to share the rewards reaped from simply stopping to look, listen and love the planet of which we're a small part. He imparts the wisdom learned from lending a hand through volunteering and serving those in less fortunate circumstances. He shows that we can gain immeasurable rewards from adopting the "enjoy the moment" attitude of a canine companion. Through his approachable, honest storytelling, he is able to shift the reader's life perspective. To get them asking themselves the important questions. To teach them that the little things are never really little at all. "The Journey of My Mother's Son" is a must-read. Beware: you may quickly yearn to put your "bricks and sticks" home on the market to join the RV community.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Some of It Was Real by Nan Fischer
Jul 03, 2022
Some of It Was Real by Nan Fischer
A psychic on the verge of stardom who isn’t sure she believes in herself and a cynical journalist with one last chance at redemption are brought together by secrets from the past that also threaten to tear them apart.
Psychic-medium Sylvie Young starts every show with her origin story, telling the audience how she discovered her abilities. But she leaves out a lot—the plane crash that killed her parents, an estranged adoptive family who tend orchards in rainy Oregon, panic attacks, and the fact that her agent insists she research some clients to ensure success.
After a catastrophic reporting error, Thomas Holmes’s next story at the L.A. Times may be his last, but he’s got a great personal pitch. “Grief vampires” like Sylvie who prey upon the loved ones of the deceased have bankrupted his mother. He’s dead set on using his last-chance article to expose Sylvie as a conniving fraud and resurrect his career.
When Sylvie and Thomas collide, a game of cat and mouse ensues, but the secrets they’re keeping from each other are nothing compared to the mysteries and lies they unearth about Sylvie’s past. Searching for the truth might destroy them both—but it’s the only way to find out what’s real.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – First Born: A Novel by Will Dean
Jul 01, 2022
First Born: A Novel by Will Dean
From the acclaimed author of The Last Thing to Burn, a psychological thriller about the dark secrets that emerge when a woman’s twin sister is murdered, with his signature “intense, gripping, taut, terrifying, moving, and brilliant” (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author) prose.
Sisters. Soulmates. Strangers.
Molly Raven lives a quiet, structured life in London, finding comfort in security and routine. Her identical twin Katie, living in New York, is the exact opposite: outgoing, spontaneous, and adventurous.
But when Molly hears that Katie has died, possibly murdered, she is thrown into unfamiliar territory. As terrifying as it is, she knows she must travel across the ocean and find out what happened. But as she tracks her twin’s final movements, cracks begin to emerge, and she slowly realizes her sister was not who she thought she was and there’s a dangerous web of deceit surrounding the two of them.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John Grace, Founder & President Investors’ Advantage Corp
Jun 30, 2022
John Grace, Founder & President Investors' Advantage Corp
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tony Selimi, Founder & CEO of TJS Cognition Ltd
Jun 29, 2022
Tony Selimi, Founder & CEO of TJS Cognition Ltd
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stephanie Dorwart, CEO Altius Healthcare
Jun 27, 2022
Stephanie Dorwart, CEO Altius Healthcare
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chase Million Interview
Jun 25, 2022
Chase Million Interview
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shawn Rowland, M.D. Founder and President – JASE Medical
Jun 25, 2022
Shawn Rowland, M.D. Founder and President - JASE Medical
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – AdHash – Martin Stroev, Co-Founder & CEO At Collision Conference 2022
Jun 23, 2022
AdHash - Martin Stroev, Co-Founder & CEO At Collision Conference 2022
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Credivera – Dan Giurescu, Founder & CEO Interview At Collision Conference 2022
Jun 23, 2022
Credivera - Dan Giurescu, Founder & CEO Interview At Collision Conference 2022
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Infāque – Omar Butt, Co-Founder At Collision Conference 2022
Jun 22, 2022
Infāque - Omar Butt, Co-Founder At Collision Conference 2022
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kiwi TCMS – Alex Todorov, CEO & Project Lead Interview At Collision Conference 2022
Jun 22, 2022
Kiwi TCMS - Alex Todorov, CEO & Project Lead Interview At Collision Conference 2022
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Etha.one – Nicole Ogloza, Founder & CEO Interview At Collision Conference 2022
Jun 22, 2022
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Etha.one - Nicole Ogloza, Founder & CEO Interview At Collision Conference 2022
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Andrew Bittner, CEO of Home DAO Interview
Jun 21, 2022
Andrew Bittner, CEO of Home DAO Interview
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us by Steve Brusatte
Jun 19, 2022
The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us by Steve Brusatte
New from the author of acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs ("A masterpiece of science writing" —Washington Post) and “one of the stars of modern paleontology” (National Geographic), a sweeping and revelatory history of mammals, illuminating the lost story of the extraordinary family tree that led to us
We humans are the inheritors of a dynasty that has reigned over the planet for nearly 66 million years, through fiery cataclysm and ice ages: the mammals. Our lineage includes saber-toothed tigers, woolly mammoths, armadillos the size of a car, cave bears three times the weight of a grizzly, clever scurriers that outlasted Tyrannosaurus rex, and even other types of humans, like Neanderthals. Indeed humankind and many of the beloved fellow mammals we share the planet with today—lions, whales, dogs—represent only the few survivors of a sprawling and astonishing family tree that has been pruned by time and mass extinctions. How did we get here?
In his acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs—hailed as “the ultimate dinosaur biography” by Scientific American—American paleontologist Steve Brusatte enchanted readers with his definitive his - tory of the dinosaurs. Now, picking up the narrative in the ashes of the extinction event that doomed T-rex and its kind, Brusatte explores the remarkable story of the family of animals that inherited the Earth—mammals— and brilliantly reveals that their story is every bit as fascinating and complex as that of the dinosaurs.
Beginning with the earliest days of our lineage some 325 million years ago, Brusatte charts how mammals survived the asteroid that claimed the dinosaurs and made the world their own, becoming the astonishingly diverse range of animals that dominate today’s Earth. Brusatte also brings alive the lost worlds mammals inhabited through time, from ice ages to volcanic catastrophes. Entwined in this story is the detective work he and other scientists have done to piece together our understanding using fossil clues and cutting-edge technology.
A sterling example of scientific storytelling by one of our finest young researchers, The Rise and Reign of the Mammals illustrates how this incredible history laid the foundation for today’s world, for us, and our future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Christine Handy – Motivational Speaker, Author, Survivor and More
Jun 16, 2022
Christine Handy - Motivational Speaker, Author, Survivor and More
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century by Sergei Guriev, Daniel Treisman
Jun 15, 2022
Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century by Sergei Guriev, Daniel Treisman
How a new breed of dictators holds power by manipulating information and faking democracy
Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by distorting information and simulating democratic procedures. Like spin doctors in democracies, they spin the news to engineer support. Uncovering this new brand of authoritarianism, Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman explain the rise of such “spin dictators,” describing how they emerge and operate, the new threats they pose, and how democracies should respond.
Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew and Peru’s Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits. The book reveals why most of today’s authoritarians are spin dictators―and how they differ from the remaining “fear dictators” such as Kim Jong-un and Bashar al-Assad, as well as from masters of high-tech repression like Xi Jinping.
Offering incisive portraits of today’s authoritarian leaders, Spin Dictators explains some of the great political puzzles of our time―from how dictators can survive in an age of growing modernity to the disturbing convergence and mutual sympathy between dictators and populists like Donald Trump.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte
Jun 14, 2022
Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte
A revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.
For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world’s knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to contribute, and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than feeling empowered, we are often left feeling overwhelmed by this constant influx of information. The very knowledge that was supposed to set us free has instead led to the paralyzing stress of believing we’ll never know or remember enough.
Now, this eye-opening and accessible guide shows how you can easily create your own personal system for knowledge management, otherwise known as a Second Brain. As a trusted and organized digital repository of your most valued ideas, notes, and creative work synced across all your devices and platforms, a Second Brain gives you the confidence to tackle your most important projects and ambitious goals.
Discover the full potential of your ideas and translate what you know into more powerful, more meaningful improvements in your work and life by Building a Second Brain.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are by Michael Slepian
Jun 14, 2022
The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are by Michael Slepian
Think of a secret that you’re keeping from others. It shouldn’t take long; behavioral scientist Michael Slepian finds that, on average, we are keeping as many as thirteen secrets at any given time. His research involving more than 50,000 participants from around the world shows that the most common secrets include lies we’ve told, ambitions, addictions, mental health challenges, hidden relationships, and financial struggles.
Our secrets can weigh heavily upon us. Yet the burden of secrecy, Slepian argues, rarely stems from the work it takes to keep a secret hidden. Rather, the weight of our secrets comes from carrying them alone, without the support of others. Whether we are motivated to protect our reputation, a relationship, a loved one’s feelings, or some personal or professional goal, one thing is clear: Holding back some part of our inner world is often lonely and isolating. But The Secret Life of Secrets shows you that it doesn’t have to be.
Filled with fresh insight into one of the most universal—yet least understood—aspects of human behavior, The Secret Life of Secrets sheds a fascinating new light on questions like: At what age do children develop the cognitive capacity for secrecy? Do all secrets come with the same mental load? How can we reconcile our secrets with our human desires to relate, connect, and be known? When should we confess our secrets? Who makes for the ideal confidant? And can keeping certain types of secrets actually enhance our well-being?
Drawing on over a decade of original research, The Secret Life of Secrets reveals the surprising ways that secrets pervade our lives, and offers science-based strategies that make them easier to live with. The result is a rare window into the inner workings of our minds, our relationships, and our sense of who we are.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard by Bo Seo
Jun 13, 2022
Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard by Bo Seo
Two-time world champion debater and former coach of the Harvard debate team, Bo Seo tells the inspiring story of his life in competitive debating and reveals the timeless secrets of effective communication and persuasion
When Bo Seo was 8 years old, he and his family migrated from Korea to Australia. At the time, he did not speak English, and, unsurprisingly, struggled at school. But, then, in fifth grade, something happened to change his life: he discovered competitive debate. Immediately, he was hooked. It turned out, perhaps counterintuitively, that debating was the perfect activity for someone shy and unsure of himself. It became a way for Bo not only to find his voice, but to excel socially and academically. And he’s not the only one. Far from it: presidents, Supreme Court justices, and CEOs are all disproportionally debaters. This is hardly a coincidence. By tracing his own journey from immigrant kid to world champion, Seo shows how the skills of debating—information gathering, truth finding, lucidity, organization, and persuasion—are often the cornerstone of successful careers and happy lives.Drawing insights from its strategies, structure, and history, Seo teaches readers the skills of competitive debate, and in doing so shows how they can improve their communication with friends, family, and colleagues alike. He takes readers on a thrilling intellectual adventure into the eccentric and brilliant subculture of competitive debate, touching on everything from the radical politics of Malcom X to Artificial Intelligence. Seo proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that, far from being a source of conflict, good-faith debate can enrich our daily lives. Indeed, these good arguments are essential to a flourishing democracy, and are more important than ever at time when bad faith is all around, and our democracy seems so imperiled.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Love from Mecca to Medina by S. K. Ali
Jun 09, 2022
Love from Mecca to Medina by S. K. Ali
On the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to the “bighearted, wildly charming” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author) Love from A to Z.
Adam and Zayneb. Perfectly matched. Painfully apart.
Adam is in Doha, Qatar, making a map of the Hijra, a historic migration from Mecca to Medina, and worried about where his next paycheck will come from. Zayneb is in Chicago, where school and extracurricular stresses are piling on top of a terrible frenemy situation, making her miserable.
Then a marvel occurs: Adam and Zayneb get the chance to spend Thanksgiving week on the Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. Adam is thrilled; it’s the reboot he needs and an opportunity to pray for a hijra in real life: to migrate to Zayneb in Chicago. Zayneb balks at the trip at first, having envisioned another kind of vacation, but then decides a spiritual reset is calling her name too. And they can’t wait to see each other—surely, this is just what they both need.
But the trip is nothing like what they expect, from the appearance of Adam’s former love interest in their traveling group to the anxiety gripping Zayneb when she’s supposed to be “spiritual.” As one wedge after another drives them apart while they make their way through rites in the holy city, Adam and Zayneb start to wonder: was their meeting just an oddity after all? Or can their love transcend everything else like the greatest marvels of the world?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Z-Band, Inc. Booth Interview at Infocomm 2022
Jun 08, 2022
Z-Band, Inc. Booth Interview at Infocomm 2022
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Fenster, MD of ChefDrMike.com
Jun 08, 2022
Michael Fenster, MD of ChefDrMike.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – In the Hands of God: How Evangelical Belonging Transforms Migrant Experience in the United States by Johanna Bard Richlin
Jun 07, 2022
In the Hands of God: How Evangelical Belonging Transforms Migrant Experience in the United States by Johanna Bard Richlin
How evangelical churches in the United States convert migrant distress into positive religious devotion
Why do migrants become more deeply evangelical in the United States and how does this religious identity alter their self-understanding? In the Hands of God examines this question through a unique lens, foregrounding the ways that churches transform what migrants feel. Drawing from her extensive fieldwork among Brazilian migrants in the Washington, DC, area, Johanna Bard Richlin shows that affective experience is key to comprehending migrants’ turn toward intense religiosity, and their resulting evangelical commitment.
The conditions of migrant life―family separation, geographic isolation, legal precariousness, workplace vulnerability, and deep uncertainty about the future―shape specific affective maladies, including loneliness, despair, and feeling stuck. These feelings in turn trigger novel religious yearnings. Evangelical churches deliberately and deftly articulate, manage, and reinterpret migrant distress through affective therapeutics, the strategic “healing” of migrants’ psychological pain. Richlin offers insights into the affective dimensions of migration, the strategies pursued by evangelical churches to attract migrants, and the ways in which evangelical belonging enables migrants to feel better, emboldening them to improve their lives.
Looking at the ways evangelical churches help migrants navigate negative emotions, In the Hands of God sheds light on the versatility and durability of evangelical Christianity.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lori Zoss Kraska, Founder Growth Owl, LLC
Jun 06, 2022
Lori Zoss Kraska, Founder Growth Owl, LLC
Thegrowthowl.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Good-Enough Life by Avram Alpert
Jun 04, 2022
The Good-Enough Life by Avram Alpert
How an acceptance of our limitations can lead to a more fulfilling life and a more harmonious society
We live in a world oriented toward greatness, one in which we feel compelled to be among the wealthiest, most powerful, and most famous. This book explains why no one truly benefits from this competitive social order, and reveals how another way of life is possible―a good-enough life for all.
Avram Alpert shows how our obsession with greatness results in stress and anxiety, damage to our relationships, widespread political and economic inequality, and destruction of the natural world. He describes how to move beyond greatness to create a society in which everyone flourishes. By competing less with each other, each of us can find renewed meaning and purpose, have our material and emotional needs met, and begin to lead more leisurely lives. Alpert makes no false utopian promises, however. Life can never be more than good enough because there will always be accidents and tragedies beyond our control, which is why we must stop dividing the world into winners and losers and ensure that there is a fair share of decency and sufficiency to go around.
Visionary and provocative, The Good-Enough Life demonstrates how we can work together to cultivate a good-enough life for all instead of tearing ourselves apart in a race to the top of the social pyramid.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Jun 02, 2022
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
"A radiant debut."—Emily Henry,#1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers
INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!
Named One of the Hottest Reads of Summer 2022 by Today ∙ Parade ∙ PopSugar ∙ USA Today ∙ SheReads ∙ BuzzFeed ∙ BookBub ∙ Bustle ∙and more!
Six summers to fall in love. One moment to fall apart. A weekend to get it right.
They say you can never go home again, and for Persephone Fraser, ever since she made the biggest mistake of her life a decade ago, that has felt too true. Instead of glittering summers on the lakeshore of her childhood, she spends them in a stylish apartment in the city, going out with friends, and keeping everyone a safe distance from her heart.
Until she receives the call that sends her racing back to Barry’s Bay and into the orbit of Sam Florek—the man she never thought she’d have to live without.
For six summers, through hazy afternoons on the water and warm summer nights working in his family’s restaurant and curling up together with books—medical textbooks for him and work-in-progress horror short stories for her—Percy and Sam had been inseparable. Eventually that friendship turned into something breathtakingly more, before it fell spectacularly apart.
When Percy returns to the lake for Sam’s mother’s funeral, their connection is as undeniable as it had always been. But until Percy can confront the decisions she made and the years she’s spent punishing herself for them, they’ll never know whether their love might be bigger than the biggest mistakes of their past.
Told over the course of six years and one weekend, Every Summer After is a big, sweeping nostalgic story of love and the people and choices that mark us forever.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders are Made by David Gergen
Jun 01, 2022
Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders are Made by David Gergen
A powerful guide to the art of leadership from David Gergen—former White House adviser to four US presidents, CNN analyst, and founder of the Harvard Center for Public Leadership.
As nations careen from one crisis to the next, there is a growing cry for fresh leadership. Those in charge have repeatedly fallen short, and trust in institutions has plummeted. So, what does great leadership look like? And how are great leaders made?
David Gergen, a leader in the public arena for more than half a century, draws from his experiences as a White House adviser to four presidents, his decades as a trusted voice on national issues, and years of teaching and mentoring young people to offer a stirring playbook for the next generation of change-makers.
To uncover the fundamental elements of effective leadership, Gergen traces the journeys of iconic leaders past and present, from pathbreakers like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, John Lewis, John McCain, and Harvey Milk to historic icons like Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, and Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt, to contemporary game changers like Greta Thunberg, the Parkland students, and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Leadership is a journey that starts from within, Gergen writes. A leader must become self-aware and then achieve self-mastery. You cannot lead others until you can lead yourself. As you start to leap into the world, you begin your outer journey, overcoming setbacks, persuading others, empowering them, and navigating crises—armed with a sense of history, humor, passion, and purpose.
By linking lessons of the past with the ever-changing practice of leadership today, Gergen reveals the time-tested secrets of dynamic leadership. An indispensable manual, Hearts Touched with Fire distills experience and wisdom of the past into an invaluable guide for leaders of our future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Cost of Chaos: The Trump Administration and the World by Peter Bergen
May 31, 2022
The Cost of Chaos: The Trump Administration and the World by Peter Bergen
From a preeminent national security journalist, an explosive account of Donald Trump's collision with the American national security establishment, and with the world
It is a simple fact that no president in American history brought less foreign policy experience to the White House than Donald J. Trump. The real estate developer from Queens promised to bring his brash, zero-sum swagger to bear to cut through America's most complex national security issues, and he did. If the cost of his "America First" agenda was bulldozing the edifice of foreign alliances that had been carefully tended by every president from Truman to Obama, then so be it.
Very quickly, it became clear to a number of people at the highest levels of government that their gravest mission was to protect America from Donald Trump. Trump and His Generals is Peter Bergen's riveting account of what happened when the unstoppable force of President Trump met the immovable object of America's national security establishment--the CIA, the State Department, and, above all, the Pentagon. If there is a real "deep state" in DC, it is not the FBI so much as the national security community, with its deep-rooted culture and hierarchy. The men Trump selected for his key national security positions, Jim Mattis, John Kelly, and H. R. McMaster, were products of that culture: Trump wanted generals, and he got them. Three years later, they would be gone, and the guardrails were off.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim
May 30, 2022
Sophie Go's Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim
A new heartfelt novel about the power of loneliness and the strength of love that overcomes it by critically acclaimed author Roselle Lim.
Newly minted professional matchmaker Sophie Go has returned to Toronto, her hometown, after spending three years in Shanghai. Her job is made quite difficult, however, when she is revealed as a fraud—she never actually graduated from matchmaking school. In a competitive market like Toronto, no one wants to take a chance on an inexperienced and unaccredited matchmaker, and soon Sophie becomes an outcast.
In dire search of clients, Sophie stumbles upon a secret club within her condo complex: the Old Ducks, seven septuagenarian Chinese bachelors who never found love. Somehow, she convinces them to hire her, but her matchmaking skills are put to the test as she learns the depths of loneliness, heartbreak, and love by attempting to make the hardest matches of her life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Seen and Unseen: Technology, Social Media, and the Fight for Racial Justice by Marc Lamont Hill, Todd Brewster
May 28, 2022
Seen and Unseen: Technology, Social Media, and the Fight for Racial Justice by Marc Lamont Hill, Todd Brewster
A riveting exploration of how the power of visual media over the last few years has shifted the narrative on race and reignited the push towards justice by the author of the “worthy and necessary” (The New York Times) Nobody Marc Lamont Hill and the bestselling author and acclaimed journalist Todd Brewster.
With his signature “clear and courageous” (Cornel West) voice Marc Lamont Hill and New York Times bestselling author Todd Brewster weave four recent pivotal moments in America’s racial divide into their disturbing historical context—starting with the killing of George Floyd—Seen and Unseen reveals the connections between our current news headlines and social media feeds and the country’s long struggle against racism.
For most of American history, our media has reinforced and promoted racism. But with the immediacy of modern technology—the ubiquity of smartphones, social media, and the internet—that long history is now in flux. From the teenager who caught George Floyd’s killing on camera to the citizens who held prosecutors accountable for properly investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, ordinary people are now able to reveal injustice in a more immediate way. As broad movements to overhaul policing, housing, and schooling gain new vitality, Seen and Unseen demonstrates that change starts with the raw evidence of those recording history on the front lines.
In the vein of The New Jim Crow and Caste, Seen and Unseen incisively explores what connects our moment to the history of race in America but also what makes today different from the civil rights movements of the past and what it will ultimately take to push social justice forward.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul by Tripp Mickle
May 27, 2022
After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul by Tripp Mickle
From the New York Times' Tripp Mickle, the dramatic, untold story inside Apple after the passing of Steve Jobs by following his top lieutenants—Jony Ive, the Chief Design Officer, and Tim Cook, the COO-turned-CEO—and how the fading of the former and the rise of the latter led to Apple losing its soul.
Steve Jobs called Jony Ive his “spiritual partner at Apple.” The London-born genius was the second-most powerful person at Apple and the creative force who most embodies Jobs’s spirit, the man who designed the products adopted by hundreds of millions the world over: the iPod, iPad, MacBook Air, the iMac G3, and the iPhone. In the wake of his close collaborator’s death, the chief designer wrestled with grief and initially threw himself into his work designing the new Apple headquarters and the Watch before losing his motivation in a company increasingly devoted more to margins than to inspiration.
In many ways, Cook was Ive’s opposite. The product of a small Alabama town, he had risen through the ranks from the supply side of the company. His gift was not the creation of new products. Instead, he had invented countless ways to maximize a margin, squeezing some suppliers, persuading others to build factories the size of cities to churn out more units. He considered inventory evil. He knew how to make subordinates sweat with withering questions.
Jobs selected Cook as his successor, and Cook oversaw a period of tremendous revenue growth that has lifted Apple’s valuation to $2 trillion. He built a commanding business in China and rapidly distinguished himself as a master politician who could forge global alliances and send the world’s stock market into freefall with a single sentence.
Author Tripp Mickle spoke with more than 200 current and former Apple executives, as well as figures key to this period of Apple’s history, including Trump administration officials and fashion luminaries such as Anna Wintour while writing After Steve. His research shows the company’s success came at a cost. Apple lost its innovative spirit and has not designed a new category of device in years. Ive’s departure in 2019 marked a culmination in Apple’s shift from a company of innovation to one of operational excellence, and the price is a company that has lost its soul.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kingdom Come (Birth of the Fae Book 4) Kindle Edition by Danielle M. Orsino
May 26, 2022
Kingdom Come (Birth of the Fae Book 4) Kindle Edition by Danielle M. Orsino
All is peaceful in the Veil, which is usually when everything falls apart...
Queen Aurora of the Court of Light and King Jarvok of the Court of Dark have fallen in love despite all odds. A relationship of political convenience has turned into something real and tangible for the two monarchs. After centuries of conflict and mistrust, the two Courts are about to unite as one: the Court of the Fae. But not every Fae is happy about the impending union.
Queen Aurora's most trusted advisors have never lost touch with their old Angelic ways. These bishops still believe that Virtues and Power Angels were never meant to mix. According to them, Queen Aurora is no longer suitable to rule. As they mount a complex coup d'état to grasp the throne, a new threat to the monarchy makes their move.
Will the entire foundation of peace crumble with one last act of betrayal? Or will the bond between Court of Light and Dark prevail in the face of danger?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – With a Mind to Kill: A James Bond Novel by Anthony Horowitz
May 24, 2022
With a Mind to Kill: A James Bond Novel by Anthony Horowitz
Internationally bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s third James Bond novel, after Forever and a Day.
It is M's funeral. One man is missing from the graveside: the traitor who pulled the trigger and who is now in custody, accused of M's murder - James Bond.
Behind the Iron Curtain, a group of former Smersh agents want to use the British spy in an operation that will change the balance of world power. Bond is smuggled into the lion's den - but whose orders is he following, and will he obey them when the moment of truth arrives?
In a mission where treachery is all around and one false move means death, Bond must grapple with the darkest questions about himself. But not even he knows what has happened to the man he used to be.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Imposter Lies Within: Silence Your Inner Critic, Tame Your Fear, Unleash Your Badassery by Sheryl Anjanette
May 23, 2022
The Imposter Lies Within: Silence Your Inner Critic, Tame Your Fear, Unleash Your Badassery by Sheryl Anjanette
A brilliant book that covers the intersection between business and mindset. A unique approach, illustrating the toll unchecked imposter syndrome has on health and performance, with a holistic approach to get past it.
Do you feel like it's just a matter of time before you're found out? That you were lucky, or just in the right place at the right time? That you are not as accomplished as others think you are and you've been deceiving them all?
You may feel like you're not good enough. Not worthy of what you have, or not deserving of what you've accomplished. There's a disconnect between your actual accomplishments and how you feel about them. The imposter within is lying. You're not really an imposter, and it's not that others think you are either. But the feeling is real. It feels like you may be exposed at any time as a fraud. Ready to meet the liar? This imposter within doesn't recognize the real you. Your Inner Critic gives voice to the lies that keep you playing small or struggling.
If the idea of letting go of crippling self-doubt, fear and anxiety sounds appealing, this book is for you. Sheryl Anjanette takes you through a powerful journey that is thoughtful, methodical and practical. You will find more than twenty exercises and further resources to get past imposter syndrome and not just through it. You will find the holistic approach and concepts of The Healthy Zone and The Mind Stack as keys to step into a life of inner peace where you adapt easily to change, handle new opportunities with confidence and feel energized by your accomplishments.
This idea that you can live imposter-free is a refreshing perspective for those who have felt they just needed to live with these uncomfortable internalized emotions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Wylie McGraw, Performance Accelerator & Leadership Strategist
May 19, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SHOW AND TELL WRITING: A GREAT, SHORT BUSINESS BOOK ABOUT HOW TO WRITE A GREAT, SHORT BUSINESS BOOK by Mike Ulmer
May 17, 2022
SHOW AND TELL WRITING: A GREAT, SHORT BUSINESS BOOK ABOUT HOW TO WRITE A GREAT, SHORT BUSINESS BOOK by Mike Ulmer
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In Show and Tell Writing, Mike Ulmer is true to his word. He has written a great, short business book about how to write a great, short business book.
Mike traces his own story and evolution as a writer to create the ultimate handbook for people who want to rejuvenate their businesses.
With easy, step-by-step instructions, Show and Tell Writing explains...
How writers access our hardwired need to resolve patterns and reach conclusions to create know, like and trust.
Why every book is a business book and why the act of writing a book is so transformative for the writer.
The three pillars of every great business book: The Proposition, The Backstory and The Recommendations.
Loaded with tips and chock full of unforgettable stories, Show and Tell Writing is the one book you need to write the book your business needs.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Andrew Ward of Into The Fix Podcast
May 16, 2022
Andrew Ward of Into The Fix Podcast
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bigger Better Braver by Nancy Pickard
May 14, 2022
Bigger Better Braver by Nancy Pickard
In Bigger, Better, Braver, master integrative life coach Nancy Pickard challenges us with these life-altering questions:
•Is there something you’d love to do but haven’t found the courage?
•Do you want to give yourself over to the fullest possible experience of living?
•Do you want to take a leap toward a bigger, better, braver life?
Bigger Better Braver is a proven, step-by-step guide for uncovering and putting into action the vision we each have in our hearts to live the life we are meant to lead. Provided with clarity and enhanced with inspirational client and personal stories, it shows readers how to get unstuck from old ways of behaving and take bold steps toward something new and larger in their lives.
The book is a journey in itself, as Nancy lays out time-tested tools to identify, face, and overcome shadow beliefs from childhood that hold us back, get free of the limits of our comfort zone, come to terms with and cultivate fear as a driving force for change, and discover the courage we already have to take bold steps into the future. She teaches how to be more present, use our intuition, and get out from under the daily restrictions of autopilot. She reveals strategies to stay the course, maintain low attachment to outcome, receive feedback, stay disciplined and responsible to ourselves, and learn what it means to practice acceptance and surrender.
Ms. Pickard is testimony to her proven methods. She reinvented herself as a master life coach in her second half and at the age of 61, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, experiences and achievements that recalibrated her way of being and became her vision for a bigger life.
Not everyone must climb a mountain to live larger. As the book well shows, each of our versions of a bigger life can be anything that brings elation, accomplishment, fulfillment, and connection with the spirit of who we are. Bigger Better Braver provides the pathway to uncover our personal vision of what living bigger means and opens the door for a major life change.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lincoln and the Fight for Peace by John Avlon
May 12, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - Lincoln and the Fight for Peace by John Avlon
A groundbreaking, revelatory history of Abraham Lincoln’s plan to secure a just and lasting peace after the Civil War—a vision that inspired future presidents as well as the world’s most famous peacemakers, including Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a story of war and peace, race and reconciliation.
As the tide of the Civil War turned in the spring of 1865, Abraham Lincoln took a dangerous two-week trip to visit the troops on the front lines accompanied by his young son, seeing combat up close, meeting liberated slaves in the ruins of Richmond, and comforting wounded Union and Confederate soldiers.
The power of Lincoln’s personal example in the closing days of the war offers a portrait of a peacemaker. He did not demonize people he disagreed with. He used humor, logic, and scripture to depolarize bitter debates. Balancing moral courage with moderation, Lincoln believed that decency could be the most practical form of politics, but he understood that people were more inclined to listen to reason when greeted from a position of strength. Ulysses S. Grant’s famously generous terms of surrender to General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox that April were a direct expression of the president’s belief that a soft peace should follow a hard war.
While his assassination sent the country careening off course, Lincoln’s vision would be vindicated long after his death, inspiring future generations in their own quests to secure a just and lasting peace. As US General Lucius Clay, architect of the post-WWII German occupation, said when asked what guided his decisions: “I tried to think of the kind of occupation the South would have had if Abraham Lincoln had lived.”
Lincoln and the Fight for Peace reveals how Lincoln’s character informed his commitment to unconditional surrender followed by a magnanimous peace. Even during the Civil War, surrounded by reactionaries and radicals, he refused to back down from his belief that there is more that unites us than divides us. But he also understood that peace needs to be waged with as much intensity as war. Lincoln’s plan to win the peace is his unfinished symphony, but in its existing notes, we can find an anthem that can begin to bridge our divisions today.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jameela Green Ruins Everything by Zarqa Nawaz
May 11, 2022
Jameela Green Ruins Everything by Zarqa Nawaz
“I think we got off on the wrong foot, with you telling me I had to be killed and then me getting all upset about it. Let’s start again. My name is Jameela, and I’m a writer. What do you do, besides . . . assassinations? Is that a hobby or more of a full-time thing?”
Jameela Green has only one wish: to see her memoir on the New York Times bestseller list. When that doesn’t work out, she decides that her best next step is to make a deal with God, so she heads over to her local mosque. The idealistic new imam, Ibrahim Sultan, is appalled by Jameela’s shallowness but agrees to assist her, on one condition—that she perform a good deed.
Jameela reluctantly accepts his terms, kicking off a series of unfortunate events. The homeless man they try to help gets recruited by a terrorist group, causing federal authorities to become suspicious of Ibrahim. When the imam mysteriously disappears, Jameela is certain that the CIA has captured her new friend for interrogation and possibly torture.
Despite having no talent for this sort of thing, Jameela decides to set off on a one-woman operation to rescue him. Her quest soon lands her at the center of an international plan targeting the leader of the terrorist organization—a scheme that puts Jameela and count-less others, including her hapless husband and clever but disapproving daughter, at risk.
A no-holds-barred satire about the international cost of the American Dream, Jameela Green Ruins Everything is a compulsively readable, darkly comedic, yet unexpectedly touching story of one woman’s search for meaning and connection.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy by Philip S. Gorski, Samuel L. Perry
May 11, 2022
The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy by Philip S. Gorski, Samuel L. Perry
A bracing examination of a force that imperils American democracy
Most Americans were shocked by the violence they witnessed at the nation's Capital on January 6th, 2021. And many were bewildered by the images displayed by the insurrectionists: a wooden cross and wooden gallows; "Jesus saves" and "Don't Tread on Me;" Christian flags and Confederate Flags; even a
prayer in Jesus' name after storming the Senate chamber. Where some saw a confusing jumble, Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry saw a familiar ideology: white Christian nationalism.
In this short primer, Gorski and Perry explain what white Christian nationalism is and is not; when it first emerged and how it has changed; where it's headed and why it threatens democracy. Tracing the development of this ideology over the course of three centuries―and especially its influence over
the last three decades―they show how, throughout American history, white Christian nationalism has animated the oppression, exclusion, and even extermination of minority groups while securing privilege for white Protestants. It enables white Christian Americans to demand "sacrifice" from others in
the name of religion and nation, while defending their "rights" in the names of "liberty" and "property."
White Christian nationalism motivates the anti-democratic, authoritarian, and violent impulses on display in our current political moment. The future of American democracy, Gorski and Perry argue, will depend on whether a broad spectrum of Americans―stretching from democratic socialists to classical
liberals―can unite in a popular front to combat the threat to liberal democracy posed by white Christian nationalism.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Handler by M.P. Woodward
May 09, 2022
The Handler by M.P. Woodward
A disgraced former CIA operative must go back in the field with only his ex-wife as his handler in this electrifying thriller from a former intelligence officer.
Meredith Morris-Dale is a CIA case officer and a damn good one...even if this last mission did go terribly wrong. Now she has been summoned back to Langley where she expects to be fired. Instead, she is met by the Deputy Director with stunning news.
A single well-placed CIA mole in Iran’s uranium enrichment program has kept the terrorist nation from building a bomb by sabotaging the performance of their covert centrifuge arrays. But after losing his daughter in an airliner shootdown, the mole wants out—leaving the world on the brink. His one demand: a reunion with the only handler he ever trusted, John Dale—Meredith's disgraced, fired, wayward ex-husband. As Meredith and John struggle through their fraught relationship, a craven CIA political hierarchy, Russian interference, and the rogue spy’s manipulation, they must reach deep within their shared connection to maintain, recover, or kill the asset.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Influences and Influencers: How Our Relationships Affect and Shape Us by Peter Christian
May 08, 2022
Influences and Influencers: How Our Relationships Affect and Shape Us by Peter Christian
None of us are born with preconceived ideas as to who we are and what we will become. It is the influences and influencers in our lives that help mold us and establish how we think, decide, and act. We have all had great influencers in our lives. These people have helped us with our education, career, and life in general. They show us that we are not expected to know everything about everything. Rather, we can rely on others for help when needed. The trick is choosing the individuals right for you to rely on.This book is about how Peter Christian, a veteran business consultant, and mentor, became who he is through the influence of others. This book is a reflection on what great mentorship is, what happens when it’s absent, and how leadership shapes our lives.Wherever you are in your life and career, the wisdom shared in this easy-to-read book will help you go further. Peter Christian says:I have worked for and with over 300 companies and many individuals throughout my 40-year career. I have helped them to earn or save millions of dollars and create and retain thousands of jobs. While doing so, I learned many things, both positive and negative that helped to form my professional approach and philosophy.In my book, "Influences and Influencers" I share with you what has had an impact on my professional career and my approach to life in general. By reading and learning from my experiences you can be what and where you want to be and whom you can depend on to help get you there.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit by Michelle Seiler Tucker
May 06, 2022
Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit by Michelle Seiler Tucker
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Wallstreet Journal Bestseller & USA Today Bestseller
2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Medalist in Business & Career
Too many entrepreneurs push off planning for the sale of their business until the last moment. But for a business to sell for what it’s really worth―or even more―owners need to prepare for the sale from the very start.
In Exit Rich, author and mergers and acquisitions authority Michelle Seiler Tucker joins forces with Sharon Lechter, finance expert and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, to create a must-have guide for all business owners―whether they’re gearing up to sell a business now or just getting started building out their company into something to sell for a profit in the future.
Seiler Tucker’s twofold approach to selling your business for maximum profit combines two of the most powerful elements of her mergers and acquisitions toolkit: the “ST GPS Exit Model” to help business owners set goals for the sale before their business hit the market, and the “6 P Method” to help them objectively evaluate their business’s worth, before their potential buyers do. Combined, these tools provide invaluable insight into the process of preparing a business for sale, finding the right buyers, and staging the sale itself.
Throughout the book, Sharon Lechter’s wisdom peppers each chapter in the “Mentoring Corner” section, providing forward-thinking entrepreneurs with the perspective that they need to take control of their business’s future and exit rich.
This book is a rich resource for any business owner looking to:
• Objectively evaluate their business before a sale
• Improve their chances of finding the right buyer
• Sell their business for maximum profit
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Aja.com NAB Show 2022 Interview
May 06, 2022
Aja.com NAB Show 2022 Interview
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao
May 03, 2022
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao
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Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong in this hilarious, action-packed middle grade contemporary fantasy that follows a young boy as he journeys across China to seal the underworld shut and save the mortal realm.
Zachary Ying never had many opportunities to learn about his Chinese heritage. His single mom was busy enough making sure they got by, and his schools never taught anything except Western history and myths. So Zack is woefully unprepared when he discovers he was born to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission: sealing the leaking portal to the Chinese underworld before the upcoming Ghost Month blows it wide open.
The mission takes an immediate wrong turn when the First Emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack’s body and binds to Zack’s AR gaming headset instead, leading to a battle where Zack’s mom’s soul gets taken by demons. Now, with one of history’s most infamous tyrants yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to heist magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth, all while learning to wield the emperor’s incredible water dragon powers.
And if Zack can’t finish the mission in time, the spirits of the underworld will flood into the mortal realm, and he could lose his mom forever.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – F.A.R.T.: Top Secret! No Kids Allowed! (1) (The F.A.R.T. Diaries) by Peter Bakalian
May 03, 2022
F.A.R.T.: Top Secret! No Kids Allowed! (1) (The F.A.R.T. Diaries) by Peter Bakalian
When a young teen discovers a top-secret parenting manual, it’s kids versus grown-ups in this kooky, illustrated middle grade thriller with nonstop, seat-of-your-pants action that will delight fans of Jarrett Lerner and Stuart Gibbs.
When a tween boy [Codename: Furious Popcorn] picks up what he thinks is a cookbook and finds a diabolical parenting manual, his world turns upside down. The Ultimate Guide to Hacking Your Kids was written by an organization called F.A.R.T. (Families Against Rotten Teens), a secret society of grizzled parents whose origins date back to antiquity.
FP is determined to get to the bottom of this, but when he begins investigating F.A.R.T., the manual goes missing, his parents deny knowing anything about any kind of book, and—maybe strangest of all—kids at school start listening to their parents and teachers. What kid would ever do that?
F.A.R.T. proves to be more than just some gassy acronym and parental rules and regulations when FP and the Only Onlys, his best friends since preschool, discover F.A.R.T.’s grand plan: a brain modem that can turn kids into well-behaved zombies!
This wacky crew has no choice but to find out who’s behind the nefarious organization and save young people the world over from total F.A.R.T. domination!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gin, Jesus, and Jim Crow: Prohibition and the Transformation of Racial and Religious Politics in the South (Making the Modern South) by Brendan J. J. Payne
May 01, 2022
Gin, Jesus, and Jim Crow: Prohibition and the Transformation of Racial and Religious Politics in the South (Making the Modern South) by Brendan J. J. Payne
In Gin, Jesus, and Jim Crow, Brendan J. J. Payne reveals how prohibition helped realign the racial and religious order in the South by linking restrictions on alcohol with political preaching and the disfranchisement of Black voters. While both sides invoked Christianity, prohibitionists redefined churches’ doctrines, practices, and political engagement. White prohibitionists initially courted Black voters in the 1880s but soon dismissed them as hopelessly wet and sought to disfranchise them, stoking fears of drunken Black men defiling white women in their efforts to reframe alcohol restriction as a means of racial control. Later, as the alcohol industry grew desperate, it turned to Black voters, many of whom joined the brewers to preserve their voting rights and maintain personal liberties. Tracking southern debates about alcohol from the 1880s through the 1930s, Payne shows that prohibition only retreated from the region once the racial and religious order it helped enshrine had been secured.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – City on Fire: A Novel by Don Winslow
Apr 30, 2022
City on Fire: A Novel by Don Winslow
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of the Cartel Trilogy (The Power of the Dog, The Cartel, and The Border), The Force, and Broken comes the first novel in an epic new trilogy.
“Superb. City on Fire is exhilarating.” – Stephen King
"Epic, ambitious, majestic, City on Fire is The Godfather for our generation.” – Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain
Two criminal empires together control all of New England.
Until a beautiful woman comes between the Irish and the Italians, launching a war that will see them kill each other, destroy an alliance, and set a city on fire.
Danny Ryan yearns for a more “legit” life and a place in the sun. But as the bloody conflict stacks body on body and brother turns against brother, Danny has to rise above himself. To save the friends he loves like family and the family he has sworn to protect, he becomes a leader, a ruthless strategist, and a master of a treacherous game in which the winners live and the losers die.
From the gritty streets of Providence to the glittering screens of Hollywood to the golden casinos of Las Vegas, two rival crime families ignite a war that will leave only one standing. The winner will forge a dynasty.
Exploring the classic themes of loyalty, betrayal, and honor, City on Fire is a contemporary masterpiece in the tradition of The Godfather, Casino, and Goodfellas—a thrilling saga from Don Winslow, “America’s greatest living crime writer” (Jon Land, Providence Journal).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Wayne Mullins, Founder of UglyMugMarketing.com Interview
Apr 28, 2022
Wayne Mullins, Founder of UglyMugMarketing.com Interview
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dan Barrett, Founder at Plutus Software Inc & Pacific Precious Metals
Apr 27, 2022
Dan Barrett, Founder at Plutus Software Inc & Pacific Precious Metals
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Murder Rule: A Novel by Dervla McTiernan
Apr 25, 2022
The Murder Rule: A Novel by Dervla McTiernan
For fans of the compulsive psychological suspense of Ruth Ware and Tana French, a mother daughter story—one running from a horrible truth, and the other fighting to reveal it—that twists and turns in shocking ways, from the internationally bestselling author of The Scholar and The Ruin.
First Rule: Make them like you.
Second Rule: Make them need you.
Third Rule: Make them pay.
They think I’m a young, idealistic law student, that I’m passionate about reforming a corrupt and brutal system.
They think I’m working hard to impress them.
They think I’m here to save an innocent man on death row.
They're wrong. I’m going to bury him.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Scarlet Carnation: A Novel by Laila Ibrahim
Apr 24, 2022
Scarlet Carnation: A Novel by Laila Ibrahim
In an early twentieth-century America roiling with racial injustice, class divides, and WWI, two women fight for their dreams in a galvanizing novel by the bestselling author of Golden Poppies.
1915. May and Naomi are extended family, their grandmothers’ lives inseparably entwined on a Virginia plantation in the volatile time leading up to the Civil War. For both women, the twentieth century promises social transformation and equal opportunity.
May, a young white woman, is on the brink of achieving the independent life she’s dreamed of since childhood. Naomi, a nurse, mother, and leader of the NAACP, has fulfilled her own dearest desire: buying a home for her family. But they both are about to learn that dreams can be destroyed in an instant. May’s future is upended, and she is forced to rely once again on her mother. Meanwhile, the white-majority neighborhood into which Naomi has moved is organizing against her while her sons are away fighting for their country.
In the tumult of a changing nation, these two women―whose grandmothers survived the Civil War―support each other’s quest for liberation and dignity. Both find the strength to confront injustice and the faith to thrive on their chosen paths.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures: A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies by Paul Fischer
Apr 23, 2022
The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures: A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies by Paul Fischer
A page-turning history about the invention of the motion picture and the mysterious man behind it—detailing his life, work, disappearance, and legacy.
The year is 1888 and Louis Le Prince is finally testing his “taker” or “receiver” device for his family on their front lawn. The device is meant to capture ten to twelve images per second on film, creating a reproduction of reality that can be replayed as many times as desired. In an otherwise separate and detached world, occurrences from one end of the globe could now be viewable with only a few days delay on the other side of the world. No human experience—from the most mundane to the most momentous—would need to be lost to history.
In 1890, Le Prince was granted patents in four countries ahead of other inventors who were rushing to accomplish the same task. But just weeks before unveiling his invention to the world, he mysteriously disappeared and was never seen or heard from again. Three and a half years later, Thomas Edison, Le Prince’s rival, made the device public, claiming to have invented it himself. And the man who had dedicated his life to preserving memories was himself lost to history—until now.
The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures pulls back the curtain and reveals the riveting story of both Louis Le Prince’s life and work, dispelling the secrets that shroud each. This captivating, impeccably researched work presents the never before told history of the motion picture and sheds light on the unsolved mystery of Le Prince’s disappearance.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jeremy Haug, Founder at B2B Business Experts
Apr 21, 2022
Jeremy Haug, Founder at B2B Business Experts
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth by The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Kate Tellers
Apr 19, 2022
How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth by The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Kate Tellers
Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted live audiences and listeners of The Moth’s Peabody Award–winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year.
Now, with How to Tell a Story, The Moth will help you learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Hasan Minhaj, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Betty Reid Soskin, John Turturro, and more.
Whether your goal is to make it to the Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, change the world, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of The Moth’s time-honed process and using examples from beloved storytellers, a team of Moth directors will show you how to
• mine your memories for your best stories
• explore structures that will boost the impact of your story
• deliver your stories with confidence
• tailor your stories for any occasion
Filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips for crafting stories that forge lasting bonds with friends, family, and colleagues alike, this book will help you connect authentically with the world around you and unleash the power of story in your life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 100,000 First Bosses: My Unlikely Path as a 22-Year-Old Lawmaker by Will Haskell
Apr 17, 2022
100,000 First Bosses: My Unlikely Path as a 22-Year-Old Lawmaker by Will Haskell
The underdog story of Will Haskell, who became a Democratic state Senator in 2018 at age twenty-two—taking on an incumbent who had been undefeated for Haskell’s entire life and earning an endorsement from President Obama—and is determined to pave the way for his peers to transform government from the bottom up.
President Obama left office with these parting words for Americans: “If you’re disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office yourself.” Twenty-two-year-old Will Haskell decided to do just that. If he ran for office and won, he would become the youngest state Senator in Connecticut history.
For years, Haskell’s hometown had reelected the same politician who opposed passing paid family leave, fought increases in the minimum wage, and voted down expansions of voting rights. Haskell’s own vision for Connecticut’s future couldn’t be more different, and he couldn’t stand the idea of an uncontested election. In 2018, he would be a college grad looking for his first job. Why not state Senator?
When Haskell kicks off his campaign in the spring of his senior year, he’s an unknown college kid facing a popular incumbent who’s been in office for over two decades—as long as Haskell’s been alive. Haskell’s campaign manager is his roommate and his treasurer is his girlfriend’s mom. He doesn’t have any professional experience. But he does have a powerful message: there’s no minimum age to being on the right side of history.
Six months later, Haskell’s shocking upset victory gives him a historic seat in the state Senate and the responsibility to serve the 100,000 constituents in his district. Like any first job, his first term as a legislator is filled with trial and error. Creating a program that funds free tuition at Connecticut’s community colleges—nice work. Falling asleep on the senate floor—needs improvement.
In the tradition of Pete Buttigieg’s Shortest Way Home and Greta Thunberg’s No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference, 100,000 First Bosses is the story of how one twentysomething candidate waged the campaign of his young life, fought for change at the state capitol, and proved that his generation is ready to claim a seat at the table.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men by Leonard Sax
Apr 16, 2022
Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men by Leonard Sax
Something scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, they are less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. As for young men, it turns out the film Failure to Launch is not far from the truth. Fully one-third of men ages 22-34 are still living at home with their parents-about a 100 percent increase in the past twenty years. Boys nationwide are increasingly dropping out of school; fewer are going to college; and for the first time in American history, women are outnumbering men at undergraduate institutions three to two. Parents, teachers, and mental health professionals are worried about boys. But until now, no one has come up with good reasons for their decline-and, more important, with workable solutions to reverse this troubling trend. Now, family physician and research psychologist Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on his vast clinical experience to propose an entirely original view of why boys and young men are failing in school and at home. He argues that a combination of social, cultural, and biological factors is creating an environment that is literally toxic to boys, ranging from environmental estrogens to the over-prescription of ADHD drugs. And he presents practical solutions-from new ways of controlling boys' use of video games, to innovative (and workable) education reforms.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pandemic, Inc.: Chasing the Capitalists and Thieves Who Got Rich While We Got Sick by J. David McSwane
Apr 15, 2022
Pandemic, Inc.: Chasing the Capitalists and Thieves Who Got Rich While We Got Sick by J. David McSwane
For readers of War Dogs and Bad Blood, an explosive look inside the rush to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic, from the award-winning ProPublica reporter who saw it firsthand.
The United States federal government has spent over $10 billion on medical protective wear and emergency supplies, yet as COVID-19 swept the nation, life-saving equipment such as masks, gloves, and ventilators was nearly impossible to find.
In this brilliant nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter J. David McSwane takes us behind the scenes to reveal how traders, contractors, and healthcare companies used one of the darkest moments in American history to fill their pockets. Determined to uncover how this was possible, he spent over a year on private jets and in secret warehouses, traveling from California to Chicago to Washington DC, to interview both the most treacherous of profiteers and the victims of their crimes.
Pandemic, Inc. is the story of the fraudster who signed a multi-million-dollar contract with the government to provide lifesaving PPE, and yet never came up with a single mask. The Navy admiral at the helm of the national hunt for additional medical resources. The Department of Health whistleblower who championed masks early on and was silenced by the government and conservative media. And the politician who callously slashed federal emergency funding and gutted the federal PPE stockpile.
Winner of the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, McSwane connects the dots between backdoor deals and the spoils systems to provide the definitive account of how this pandemic was so catastrophically mishandled. Shocking and revelatory, Pandemic, Inc. exposes a system that is both deeply rigged, and singularly American.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dennis Littley of “Ask Chef Dennis”
Apr 14, 2022
Dennis Littley of "Ask Chef Dennis"
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blue Fire: A Riveting New Thriller (A Victoria Emerson Thriller) by John Gilstrap
Apr 14, 2022
Blue Fire: A Riveting New Thriller (A Victoria Emerson Thriller) by John Gilstrap
A thrilling new suspense novel with shades of The Stand and One Second After from the New York Times bestselling author of the Jonathan Grave series, that fans of Ben Coes and Brad Taylor won’t want to miss! In the wake of a global conflict that has devastated America, those who survived live in a world without technology or governance. They look to one woman—single mother and former West Virginia Congressperson Victoria Emerson—to lead and protect those determined to rebuild all they have lost…
“Engrossing…Fans of doomsday military thrillers will delight in the resilience of Gilstrap’s family of preppers and their quest for survival on their terms.” –Publishers Weekly
They call it Hell Day—a world war that lasted less than twenty-four hours. Nations unleashed weapons that destroyed more than a century’s worth of technology. Electrical grids cannot generate power. Communications and computers cannot run. And the remnants of the U. S. government cannot be depended upon. Those who survived must live as their ancestors did, off a land ruled by the whims of nature.
One-time congressional representative Victoria Emerson has become the new leader of the small town of Ortho, West Virginia. She has been struggling to provide food and shelter for the town’s inhabitants, while coping with desperate refugees. An autumn morning’s calm is shattered when her teenage son sounds the alarm with the cry “Blue Fire”—the code phrase for imminent danger.
A band of National Guardsmen intends to take Ortho and its resources for themselves. They have enough soldiers and firepower to eliminate anyone who dares to stop them. But Victoria swore an oath to defend and protect her people, and she isn’t about to surrender. It’s time to tap into the traditional American values of courage, ingenuity, and determination – and fight fire with fire.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Last Keeper by J.V. Hilliard
Apr 12, 2022
The Last Keeper by J.V. Hilliard
A young boy’s prophetic visions.
Blind at birth, Daemus Alaric is blessed with the gift of prophetic Sight. Now, as a Keeper of the Forbidden, he must use his powers of the Sight to foil the plans of a fallen Keeper, Graytorris the Mad.
An elven Princess with a horrifying secret.
Princess Addilyn Elspeth travels from Eldwal, the magically hidden home of the Vermilion elves, to begin her life as a diplomat to the human capital of Castleshire. During her journey, she stumbles upon a mystical creature foretelling ill tidings.
A terrifying force of evil.
Daemus’ recurring nightmare vision threatens to catapult him into a terrifying struggle that will leave the fate of the Keepers—and the realm—hanging in the balance. Daemus and Princess Addilyn must set out to face the menace that threatens their very existence.
Will the entire realm fall to its knees?
The Last Keeper is the first book in The Warminster Series. With gripping, epic action and heart-pounding adventure, you’ll love this new adventure series.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Lyn Yaffe, Chairman and CEO/Chairman of EPR-Technologies, Inc.
Apr 11, 2022
Dr. Lyn Yaffe, Chairman and CEO/Chairman of EPR-Technologies, Inc.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past by Richard Cohen
Apr 10, 2022
Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past by Richard Cohen
A fascinating, epic exploration of who gets to record the world’s history—from Julius Caesar to William Shakespeare to Ken Burns—and how their biases influence our understanding about the past.
There are many stories we can spin about previous ages, but which accounts get told? And by whom? Is there even such a thing as “objective” history? In this lively and thought-provoking book, Richard Cohen reveals how professional historians and other equally significant witnesses, such as the writers of the Bible, novelists, and political propagandists, influence what becomes the accepted record. Cohen argues, for example, that some historians are practitioners of “Bad History” and twist reality to glorify themselves or their country.
Making History investigates the published works and private utterances of our greatest chroniclers to discover the agendas that informed their—and our—views of the world. From the origins of history writing, when such an activity itself seemed revolutionary, through to television and the digital age, Cohen brings captivating figures to vivid light, from Thucydides and Tacitus to Voltaire and Gibbon, Winston Churchill and Henry Louis Gates. Rich in complex truths and surprising anecdotes, the result is a revealing exploration of both the aims and art of history-making, one that will lead us to rethink how we learn about our past and about ourselves.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting and Capital
Apr 09, 2022
Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting and Capital
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America by Mark Follman
Apr 08, 2022
Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America by Mark Follman
"An urgent read that illuminates real possibility for change.” —John Carreyrou, New York Times bestselling author of Bad Blood
For the first time, a story about the specialized teams of forensic psychologists, FBI agents, and other experts who are successfully stopping mass shootings—a hopeful, myth-busting narrative built on new details of infamous attacks, never-before-told accounts from perpetrators and survivors, and real-time immersion in confidential threat cases, casting a whole new light on how to solve a grievous problem
It's time to go beyond all the thoughts and prayers, misguided blame on mental illness, and dug-in disputes over the Second Amendment. Through meticulous reporting and panoramic storytelling, award-winning journalist Mark Follman chronicles the decades-long search for identifiable profiles of mass shooters and brings readers inside a groundbreaking method for preventing devastating attacks. The emerging field of behavioral threat assessment, with its synergy of mental health and law enforcement expertise, focuses on circumstances and behaviors leading up to planned acts of violence—warning signs that offer a chance for constructive intervention before it's too late.
Beginning with the pioneering study in the late 1970s of "criminally insane" assassins and the stalking behaviors discovered after the murder of John Lennon and the shooting of Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s, Follman traces how the field of behavioral threat assessment first grew out of Secret Service investigations and FBI serial-killer hunting. Soon to be revolutionized after the tragedies at Columbine and Virginia Tech, and expanded further after Sandy Hook and Parkland, the method is used increasingly today to thwart attacks brewing within American communities.
As Follman examines threat-assessment work throughout the country, he goes inside the FBI's elite Behavioral Analysis Unit and immerses in an Oregon school district's innovative violence-prevention program, the first such comprehensive system to prioritize helping kids and avoid relying on punitive measures. With its focus squarely on progress, the story delves into consequential tragedies and others averted, revealing the dangers of cultural misunderstanding and media sensationalism along the way. Ultimately, Follman shows how the nation could adopt the techniques of behavioral threat assessment more broadly, with powerful potential to save lives.
Eight years in the making, Trigger Points illuminates a way forward at a time when the failure to prevent mass shootings has never been more costly—and the prospects for stopping them never more promising.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Touched by the Music: How the Story and Music of “Rachel’s Song” Can Change Your Life by Dave Combs
Apr 08, 2022
Touched by the Music: How the Story and Music of "Rachel's Song" Can Change Your Life by Dave Combs
This book is about an inspired (some say anointed) instrumental song, the man who wrote it, the successful music business that grew from it, and the millions of people whose lives continue to be touched by the music. Come along with musician and master storyteller Dave Combs as he brings to life his life changing journey through up close and personal stories of the many faith-based steps along the way. There are stories of lasting friendships with gifted musicians, like the former piano player for the much loved and admired fellow East Tennessean, Dolly Parton. The book also includes a story about Dave being asked to submit some original music for a James Bond movie. Elevate your joy and peace through the power of his soft, soothing, relaxing music and heartwarming, uplifting, and inspirational stories.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shawnee Harle Olympic Coach – Mental Toughness Coaching
Apr 07, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done by Will Hurd
Apr 06, 2022
American Reboot: An Idealist's Guide to Getting Big Things Done by Will Hurd
From former Republican Congressman and CIA Officer Will Hurd, a bold political playbook for America rooted in the timeless ideals of bipartisanship, inclusivity, and democratic values.
It’s getting harder to get big things done in America. The gears of our democracy have been mucked up by political nonsense. To meet the era-defining challenges of the 21st century, our country needs a reboot.
In American Reboot, Hurd, called “the future of the GOP” by Politico, provides a clear-eyed path forward for America grounded by what Hurd calls pragmatic idealism—a concept forged from enduring American values to achieve what is actually achievable.
Hurd takes on five seismic problems facing a country in crisis: the Republican Party’s failure to present a principled vision for the future; the lack of honest leadership in Washington, DC; income inequality that threatens the livelihood of millions of Americans; US economic and military dominance that is no longer guaranteed; and how technological change in the next thirty years will make the advancements of the last thirty years look trivial.
Hurd has seen these challenges up close. A child of interracial parents in South Texas, Hurd survived the back alleys of dangerous places as a CIA officer. He carried that experience into three terms in Congress, where he was, for a time, the House’s only Black Republican, representing a 71 percent Latino swing district in Texas that runs along 820 miles of US-Mexico border. As a cyber security executive and innovation crusader, Hurd has worked with entrepreneurs on the cutting edge of technology to anticipate the shockwaves of the future.
Hurd draws on his remarkable experience to present an inspiring guide for America. He outlines how the Republican party can look like America by appealing to the middle, not the edges. He maps out how leaders should inspire rather than fearmonger. He forges a domestic policy based on the idea that prosperity should be a product of empowering people, not the government. He articulates a foreign policy where our enemies fear us and our friends love us. And lastly, he charts a forceful path forward for America’s technological future.
We all know we can do better. It’s time to hit “ctrl alt del” and start the American Reboot.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America’s First Frontier by Bob Drury, Tom Clavin
Apr 05, 2022
Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier by Bob Drury, Tom Clavin
The explosive true saga of the legendary figure Daniel Boone and the bloody struggle for America's frontier by two bestselling authors at the height of their writing power—Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.
It is the mid-eighteenth century, and in the thirteen colonies founded by Great Britain, anxious colonists desperate to conquer and settle North America’s “First Frontier” beyond the Appalachian Mountains commence a series of bloody battles. These violent conflicts are waged against the Native American tribes whose lands they covet, the French, and the mother country itself in an American Revolution destined to reverberate around the world.
This is the setting of Blood and Treasure, and the guide to this epic narrative is America’s first and arguably greatest pathfinder, Daniel Boone—not the coonskin cap-wearing caricature of popular culture but the flesh-and-blood frontiersman and Revolutionary War hero whose explorations into the forested frontier beyond the great mountains would become the stuff of legend. Now, thanks to painstaking research by two award-winning authors, the story of the brutal birth of the United States is told through the eyes of both the ordinary and larger-than-life men and women who witnessed it.
This fast-paced and fiery narrative, fueled by contemporary diaries and journals, newspaper reports, and eyewitness accounts, is a stirring chronicle of the conflict over America’s “First Frontier” that places the reader at the center of this remarkable epoch and its gripping tales of courage and sacrifice.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Learning America: One Woman’s Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma Mufleh
Apr 04, 2022
Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma Mufleh
It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds from Liberia, Afghanistan, and Sudan, soon welcomed her as coach of their ragtag but fiercely competitive group. Drawn into their lives, Mufleh learned that few of her players, all local public school students, could read a single word. She asks, “Where was the America that took me in? That protected me? How can I get these kids to that America?”
Learning America traces the story of how Mufleh grew a group of kids into a soccer team and then into a nationally acclaimed network of schools for refugee children. The journey is inspiring and hard-won: Fugees schools accept only those most in need; no student passes a grade without earning it; the failure of any student is the responsibility of all. Soccer as a part of every school day is a powerful catalyst to heal trauma, create belonging, and accelerate learning. Finally, this gifted storyteller delivers provocative, indelible portraits of student after student making leaps in learning that aren’t supposed to be possible for children born into trauma--stories that shine powerful light on the path to educational justice for all of America’s most left-behind.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena: Analysis, Prediction and Management of Human Affairs by Jim Marshall
Apr 02, 2022
Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena: Analysis, Prediction and Management of Human Affairs by Jim Marshall
Portions of this book are posted on Septemics.com Isaac Asimov, in his famous Foundation trilogy, imagined a future in which a science of the mind could accurately predict human events.This work is a down payment on that promise. It comprises a revolutionary and elaborate system for accurately analyzing, assessing, predicting and managing the behaviors and characteristics of groups and individuals. It is a textbook about a new philosophical science called Septemics, which consists of thirty-five scales, each of which delineates the exact sequence and patterns in which human beings actually behave and manifest in various contexts. Each of these scales describes an axis upon which individuals, and/or groups, advance or decline. This book would generally fit into the literary category of Psychological Philosophy, although there has never been a book quite like this in human history. One must actually read the book in order to access the power of its contents, because it is not like anything else.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Soul of an Entrepreneur: Work and Life Beyond the Startup Myth by David Sax
Mar 30, 2022
The Soul of an Entrepreneur: Work and Life Beyond the Startup Myth by David Sax
An award-winning business writer dismantles the myths of entrepreneurship, replacing them with an essential story about the experience of real business owners in the modern economy.
We're often told that we're living amidst a startup boom. Typically, we think of apps built by college kids and funded by venture capital firms, which remake fortunes and economies overnight. But in reality, most new businesses are things like restaurants or hair salons. Entrepreneurs aren't all millennials -- more often, it's their parents. And those small companies are the fabric of our economy.
The Soul of an Entrepreneur is a business book of a different kind, exploring our work but also our passions and hopes. David Sax reports on the deeply personal questions of entrepreneurship: why an immigrant family risks everything to build a bakery; how a small farmer fights to manage his debt; and what it feels like to rise and fall with a business you built for yourself.
This book is the real story of entrepreneurship. It confronts both success and failure, and shows how they can change a human life. It captures the inherent freedom that entrepreneurship brings, and why it matters.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Taste for Poison: Eleven Deadly Molecules and the Killers Who Used Them by Neil Bradbury Ph.D.
Mar 29, 2022
A Taste for Poison: Eleven Deadly Molecules and the Killers Who Used Them by Neil Bradbury Ph.D.
A brilliant blend of science and crime, A TASTE FOR POISON reveals how eleven notorious poisons affect the body--through the murders in which they were used.
As any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring―and popular―weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict?
In a fascinating blend of popular science, medical history, and true crime, Dr. Neil Bradbury explores this most morbidly captivating method of murder from a cellular level. Alongside real-life accounts of murderers and their crimes―some notorious, some forgotten, some still unsolved―are the equally compelling stories of the poisons involved: eleven molecules of death that work their way through the human body and, paradoxically, illuminate the way in which our bodies function.
Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins to show how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon’s bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads readers on a riveting tour of the intricate, complex systems that keep us alive―or don’t.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Take It Off: Revelations Of A Male Exotic Dancer by Corey Laine Hilton
Mar 27, 2022
Take It Off: Revelations Of A Male Exotic Dancer by Corey Laine Hilton
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Richard Schreiber Director, RAS Consulting Services, LLC
Mar 26, 2022
Richard Schreiber Director, RAS Consulting Services, LLC
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Nycautismexpo2022.co
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction, Duel Diagnosis Art Exhibit at SXSW 2022 Interview
Mar 25, 2022
Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction, Duel Diagnosis Art Exhibit at SXSW 2022 Interview
Dueldiagnosis.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response by Ellen Vora
Mar 24, 2022
The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response by Ellen Vora
From acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora comes a groundbreaking understanding of how anxiety manifests in the body and mind—and what we can do to overcome it.
Anxiety affects more than forty million Americans—a number that continues to climb in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While conventional medicine tends to view anxiety as a “neck-up” problem—that is, one of brain chemistry and psychology—the truth is that the origins of anxiety are rooted in the body.
In The Anatomy of Anxiety, holistic psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora offers nothing less than a paradigm shift in our understanding of anxiety and mental health, suggesting that anxiety is not simply a brain disorder but a whole-body condition. In her clinical work, Dr. Vora has found time and again that the symptoms of anxiety can often be traced to imbalances in the body. The emotional and physical discomfort we experience—sleeplessness, brain fog, stomach pain, jitters—is a result of the body’s stress response. This physiological state can be triggered by challenging experiences as well as seemingly innocuous factors, such as diet and use of technology.
The good news is that this body-based anxiety, or, as Dr. Vora terms it, “false anxiety,” is easily treated. Once the body’s needs are addressed, Dr. Vora reframes any remaining symptoms not as a disorder but rather as an urgent plea from within. This “true anxiety” is a signal that something else is out of balance—in our lives, in our relationships, in the world. True anxiety serves as our inner compass, helping us recalibrate when we’re feeling lost.
Practical, informative, and deeply hopeful, The Anatomy of Anxiety is the first book to fully explain the origins of anxiety and offer a detailed road map for healing and growth.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Konstantina Mahlia of Malia Collection
Mar 22, 2022
Konstantina Mahlia of Malia Collection
Mahliacollection.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Walt Thiessen Podcaster and Motivational Speaker
Mar 21, 2022
Walt Thiessen Podcaster and Motivational Speaker
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Benjamin Franklin’s Last Bet: The Favorite Founder’s Divisive Death, Enduring Afterlife, and Blueprint for American Prosperity by Michael Meyer
Mar 21, 2022
Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet: The Favorite Founder's Divisive Death, Enduring Afterlife, and Blueprint for American Prosperity by Michael Meyer
The incredible story of Benjamin Franklin’s parting gift to the working-class people of Boston and Philadelphia—a deathbed wager that captures the Founder’s American Dream and his lessons for our current, conflicted age
Benjamin Franklin was not a gambling man. But at the end of his illustrious life, the Founder allowed himself a final wager on the survival of the United States: a gift of two thousand pounds to Boston and Philadelphia, to be lent out to tradesmen over the next two centuries to jump‑start their careers. Each loan would be repaid with interest over ten years. If all went according to Franklin’s inventive scheme, the accrued final payout in 1991 would be a windfall.
In Benjamin Franklin’s Last Bet, Michael Meyer traces the evolution of these twin funds as they age alongside America itself, bankrolling woodworkers and silversmiths, trade schools and space races. Over time, Franklin’s wager was misused, neglected, and contested—but never wholly extinguished. With charm and inquisitive flair, Meyer shows how Franklin’s stake in the “leather-apron” class remains in play to this day, and offers an inspiring blueprint for prosperity in our modern era of growing wealth disparity and social divisions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Howard Shore, CEO, Founder, Coach and Consultant Activate Group, Inc.
Mar 20, 2022
Howard Shore, CEO, Founder, Coach and Consultant Activate Group, Inc.
Activategroupinc.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Remember Me Gone by Stacy Stokes
Mar 18, 2022
Remember Me Gone by Stacy Stokes
Lucy Miller’s family has the unique ability to remove people’s painful memories—but Lucy isn’t prepared for truths she will uncover in this twisty speculative thriller, perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Neal Shusterman.
People come from everywhere to forget. At the Memory House, in Tumble Tree, Texas, Lucy’s father can literally erase folks’ heartache and tragic memories. Lucy can’t wait to learn the family trade and help alleviate others’ pain, and now, at sixteen, she finally can. But everything is not as it seems.
When Lucy practices memory-taking on her dad, his memory won’t come loose, and in the bit that Lucy sees, there’s a flash of Mama on the day she died, tinged red with guilt. Then Lucy wakes up the next morning with a bruised knee, a pocketful of desert sand, and no memory of what happened. She has no choice but to listen to Marco Warman—a local boy she’s always wondered about, who seems to know more than he should.
As Lucy and Marco realize there are gaps in their own memories, they team up to fill in the missing pieces—to figure out what’s really going on in their town, and to uncover their own stolen history along the way. But as the mysteries pile up one thing becomes certain: There are some secrets people will do anything to keep.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Jaquith, Life Coach, Entrepreneur and Scientist
Mar 16, 2022
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hidden History of Big Brother in America: How the Death of Privacy and the Rise of Surveillance Threaten Us and Our Democracy by Thom Hartmann
Mar 15, 2022
The Hidden History of Big Brother in America: How the Death of Privacy and the Rise of Surveillance Threaten Us and Our Democracy by Thom Hartmann
America’s most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann reveals how the government and corporate America misuse our personal data and shows how we can reclaim our privacy.
Most Americans are worried about how companies like Facebook invade their privacy and harvest their data, but many people don’t fully understand the details of how their information is being adapted and misused. In this thought-provoking and accessible book, Thom Hartmann reveals exactly how the government and corporations are tracking our every online move and using our data to buy elections, employ social control, and monetize our lives.
Hartmann uses extensive, vivid examples to highlight the consequences of Big Data on all aspects of our lives. He traces the history of surveillance and social control, looking back to how Big Brother invented whiteness to keep order and how surveillance began to be employed as a way to modify behavior. As he states, “The goal of those who violate privacy and use surveillance is almost always social control and behavior modification.”
Along with covering the history, Hartmann shows how we got to where we are today, how China—with its new Social Credit System—serves as a warning, and how we can and must avoid a similarly dystopian future. By delving into the Constitutional right to privacy, Hartmann reminds us of our civil right and shows how we can restore it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stephen Shaw: Shamanism, Spiritual Healing And Self Transformation
Mar 14, 2022
Stephen Shaw: Shamanism, Spiritual Healing And Self Transformation
I-am-stephen-shaw.com
Globally Renowned Mystic, Spiritual Life Coach, Shaman, Tantra Master, and Author of 12 bestselling, spiritual self-help books. He teaches secrets and keys to help people transform their lives into deep fulfillment, profound self-love and resounding joy. He is the creator of Chakra Shamanism, a powerful combination of life coaching, clairvoyance and energy healing. He works with A-listers and celebrity clients, mostly in my home county Los Angeles and worldwide via Zoom. As seen on KTNV Las Vegas, NBC Palm Springs, multiple radio shows, podcasts, blogs and magazines.
THE FRACTAL KEY is a book about shamanism, spiritual healing and profound self transformation. It reveals the secrets of advanced shamans, shamanic practices and shamanic journeys. This book discloses many potent indigenous plant medicines and life-transforming psychedelic therapies. The Fractal Key is the premier, unbridled, tell-all book that unveils powerful healing secrets, techniques and tools. Absorb advanced spiritual and esoteric knowledge and shift your life into fulfillment and bliss. All these sacred teachings are the outcome of my own exhilarating spiritual journey! “One of the best self help books for women and men, and personal growth books. A timely revelation.” Read my books The Fractal Key, They Walk Among Us, I Am and Divine Love together, and create radical self transformation, then proceed to the rest of my 12 self inspiration books.
Stephen Shaw is the Author of 12 Spiritual Books Best Sellers: I Am, Heart Song, They Walk Among Us, The Other Side, Reflections, The Fractal Key, The Sorcerer, Divine Love, Atlantis, and the trilogy of 5D, Star Child, The Tribe. Website: www.i-am-stephen-shaw.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Concentric “Gamers’ Security Paradigm Shift” Panel at SXSW
Mar 13, 2022
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March 12th SXSW panel hosted by Concentric, the largest privately owned security firm on the west coast, will tackle. "Gamers' Security Paradigm Shift in Physical World" will discuss going “From Virtual to Reality” with Roderick Jones, Executive Chairman of Concentric; Paul Foster, CEO of Global Esports Federation and esports influencer and Pro Basketball Player Aerial Powers.
The security paradigm surrounding online influencers, and specifically gamers, has evolved to a dangerous level over the last few years. Ultimately, the uniqueness of influencers’ security problem comes from their real or perceived accessibility, the bipolarization of social consciousness in today’s era, including stigma of their profession, and the ability for bad actors to hide behind pseudonyms and aliases to prevent prosecution for their actions. The dangers of online threats aren't going away any time soon.
According to Roderick, “As influencers bring viewers into their living rooms and/or bedrooms during live-streams or social media stories, participants can feel personally connected to the event, even though they are doing so along with tens of thousands of fellow viewers. A crossover into obsession is enabled by the ease of information about these individuals including physical addresses, familial contact information, and “pattern of life” details such as frequented stores, gyms, and friends’ houses.”
Additionally:
Influencers are forced to reckon with unsolicited and non-consensual messages, and sometimes photographs or videos, due to the reachability and access users have to their following on social media. Oftentimes this puts influencers in a vulnerable position, usually not realized until it’s too late to control.
Desensitization is expected from influencers when negative comments and responses are expected to be seen, allowed, and anticipated, even on a mass scale. Because that baseline of negativity is established, the threat escalation is significantly higher while also being allowed to “drown in the noise.”
Virtual attacks are below the threshold of concern and no direct correlation is anticipated to evolve into physical threat, regardless of the data proving otherwise. When physical threats do occur, there is limited recourse that influencers can take. "Unfortunately, the influencer industry is lagging behind on not only acknowledging the security threat posed by their unique accessibility, but also dealing with stigma and technology limitations that prevent adequate and holistic response options for the virtual threats that are directly turning into physical violence."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – New You! Who Knew : Surprising foundations to get more done, feel more connected, and stay balanced in a rapidly changing world by David Edwards
Mar 12, 2022
New You! Who Knew : Surprising foundations to get more done, feel more connected, and stay balanced in a rapidly changing world by David Edwards
Life is messy. It flashes by as you wonder what your future will be and how to influence it. You struggle to take charge of your life and it’s frustrating. Trying new things never works as well as you hoped. Why isn’t your story as wonderful as those you read about?
YOU are the focus in New You! Who Knew? Each chapter helps you build the core skills you need for everything else to fall into place. The surprising but enduring foundations encourage you to build a life to be proud of. Without these, many people experience unnecessary frustration and disappointment.
Be the captain of your own life! Follow step by step to learn the fundamentals needed to overcome challenges, accomplish goals and persist when the going gets tough. By making the principles your own, every relationship and effort will improve, guiding you to lead your own way through life.
The book helps people living real lives with real struggles achieve a new normal of accomplishment, relationship, control, and balance. Written for average people working on the front lines of business and life you must get a lot done with fewer resources and less help. The most amazing lives are always built on enduring principles. This book is built on the ten surprising, enduring principles that lead to success in life be it personal, relationships, or work.
It invites you to put some realistic effort into becoming the captain of your own life and shares principles and tools that have proven effective through history, updated with the latest in human science.
No hacks, shortcuts, ridiculous promises, or BS. Easy to read, easy to follow, powerful and effective. A self-help book for regular people who desire and are willing to put a bit of consistent effort into creating an amazing new normal, overcome challenges, persist through struggles, and lead their own way through the journey of life.
No other book on the market:
Is written specifically for this vast and underserved audience.
Covers the foundations of your values, self-efficacy, and self-compassion in an approachable way.
Avoids the hyperbole and inflated promises that so often lead to discouragement and even lower esteem.
Is easy to digest and learn from wherever you are, whatever your background, whatever your age, whatever your income.
Is grounded in enduring principles and the latest in behavioral science.
Will help you be more successful in every other effort you make.
Guides you through the process of becoming the captain of your own life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The President’s Man: The Memoirs of Nixon’s Trusted Aide by Dwight Chapin
Mar 11, 2022
The President's Man: The Memoirs of Nixon's Trusted Aide by Dwight Chapin
In time for the 50th anniversary of President Nixon’s epic trips to China and Russia, as well as his incredible Watergate downfall, the man who was at his side for a decade as his aide and White House Deputy takes readers inside the life and administration of Richard Nixon.
From Richard Nixon’s “You-won’t-have-Nixon-to-kick-around-anymore” 1962 gubernatorial campaign through his world-changing trips to China and the Soviet Union and epic downfall, Dwight Chapin was by his side. As his personal aide and then Deputy Assistant in the White House Chapin was with him in his most private and most public moments. He traveled with him, assisted, advised, strategized, campaigned and learned from America’s most controversial president. As Bob Haldeman’s protege, Chapin worked with Henry Kissinger in opening China—then eventually went to prison for Watergate although he had no involvement in it.
In this memoir Chapin takes readers on an extraordinary historic journey; presenting an insider’s view of America’s most enigmatic President. Chapin will relate his memorable experiences with the people who shaped the future: Henry Kissinger, his close friend Bob Haldeman, Choi En-lai, Pat Nixon, the embittered Spiro Agnew, J. Edgar Hoover, Frank Sinatra, Mark "Deep Throat" Felt, young and ambitious Roger Ailes, and John Dean. It’s a story that ranges from Coretta Scott King to Elvis Presley, from the wonder of entering a closed Chinese society to the Oval Office, and concludes with startling new insights and conclusions about the break-in that brought down Nixon’s presidency.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ways and Means: Lincoln and His Cabinet and the Financing of the Civil War by Roger Lowenstein
Mar 11, 2022
Ways and Means: Lincoln and His Cabinet and the Financing of the Civil War by Roger Lowenstein
From renowned journalist and master storyteller Roger Lowenstein, a revelatory financial investigation into how Lincoln and his administration used the funding of the Civil War as the catalyst to centralize the government and accomplish the most far-reaching reform in the country’s history
Upon his election to the presidency, Abraham Lincoln inherited a country in crisis. Even before the Confederacy’s secession, the United States Treasury had run out of money. The government had no authority to raise taxes, no federal bank, no currency. But amid unprecedented troubles Lincoln saw opportunity—the chance to legislate in the centralizing spirit of the “more perfect union” that had first drawn him to politics. With Lincoln at the helm, the United States would now govern “for” its people: it would enact laws, establish a currency, raise armies, underwrite transportation and higher education, assist farmers, and impose taxes for them. Lincoln believed this agenda would foster the economic opportunity he had always sought for upwardly striving Americans, and which he would seek in particular for enslaved Black Americans.
Salmon Chase, Lincoln’s vanquished rival and his new secretary of the Treasury, waged war on the financial front, levying taxes and marketing bonds while desperately battling to contain wartime inflation. And while the Union and Rebel armies fought increasingly savage battles, the Republican-led Congress enacted a blizzard of legislation that made the government, for the first time, a powerful presence in the lives of ordinary Americans. The impact was revolutionary. The activist 37th Congress legislated for homesteads and a transcontinental railroad and involved the federal government in education, agriculture, and eventually immigration policy. It established a progressive income tax and created the greenback—paper money. While the Union became self-sustaining, the South plunged into financial free fall, having failed to leverage its cotton wealth to finance the war. Founded in a crucible of anticentralism, the Confederacy was trapped in a static (and slave-based) agrarian economy without federal taxing power or other means of government financing, save for its overworked printing presses. This led to an epic collapse. Though Confederate troops continued to hold their own, the North’s financial advantage over the South, where citizens increasingly went hungry, proved decisive; the war was won as much (or more) in the respective treasuries as on the battlefields.
Roger Lowenstein reveals the largely untold story of how Lincoln used the urgency of the Civil War to transform a union of states into a nation. Through a financial lens, he explores how this second American revolution, led by Lincoln, his cabinet, and a Congress studded with towering statesmen, changed the direction of the country and established a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts
Mar 09, 2022
Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts
With deeply personal and uplifting essays in the vein of Black Girls Rock, You Are Your Best Thing, and I Really Needed This Today, this is “a necessary testimony on the magic and beauty of our capacity to live and love fully and out loud” (Kerry Washington).
When Tracey M. Lewis-Giggetts wrote an essay on Black joy for The Washington Post, she had no idea just how deeply it would resonate. But the outpouring of positive responses affirmed her own lived experience: that Black joy is not just a weapon of resistance, it is a tool for resilience.
With this book, Tracey aims to gift her community with a collection of lyrical essays about the way joy has evolved, even in the midst of trauma, in her own life. Detailing these instances of joy in the context of Black culture allows us to recognize the power of Black joy as a resource to draw upon, and to challenge the one-note narratives of Black life as solely comprised of trauma and hardship.
“Lewis-Giggetts etches a stunning personal map that follows in her ancestors’ footsteps and highlights their ability to take control of situational heartbreak and tragedy and make something better out of it….A simultaneously gorgeous and heartbreaking read” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Majority Minority by Justin Gest
Mar 09, 2022
Majority Minority by Justin Gest
How do societies respond to great demographic change? This question lingers over the contemporary politics of the United States and other countries where persistent immigration has altered populations and may soon produce a majority minority milestone, where the original ethnic or religious majority loses its numerical advantage to one or more foreign-origin minority groups. Until now, most of our knowledge about largescale responses to demographic change has been based on studies of individual people's reactions, which tend to be instinctively defensive and intolerant. We know little about why and how these habits are sometimes tempered to promote more successful coexistence.
To anticipate and inform future responses to demographic change, Justin Gest looks to the past. In Majority Minority, Gest wields historical analysis and interview-based fieldwork inside six of the world's few societies that have already experienced a majority minority transition to understand what factors produce different social outcomes. Gest concludes that, rather than yield to people's prejudices, states hold great power to shape public responses and perceptions of demographic change through political institutions and the rhetoric of leaders. Through subsequent survey research, Gest also identifies novel ways that leaders can leverage nationalist sentiment to reduce the appeal of nativism--by framing immigration and demographic change in terms of the national interest. Grounded in rich narratives and surprising survey findings, Majority Minority reveals that this contentious milestone and its accompanying identity politics are ultimately subject to unifying or divisive governance.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Roger Williams of The Crossing It Off Podcast
Mar 08, 2022
Roger Williams of The Crossing It Off Podcast
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right by Randall Balmer
Mar 06, 2022
Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right by Randall Balmer
A surprising and disturbing origin story
There is a commonly accepted story about the rise of the Religious Right in the United States. It goes like this: with righteous fury, American evangelicals entered the political arena as a unified front to fight the legality of abortion after the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
The problem is this story simply isn’t true.
Largely ambivalent about abortion until the late 1970s, evangelical leaders were first mobilized not by Roe v. Wade but by Green v. Connally, a lesser-known court decision in 1971 that threatened the tax-exempt status of racially discriminatory institutions—of which there were several in the world of Christian education at the time. When the most notorious of these schools, Bob Jones University, had its tax-exempt status revoked in 1976, evangelicalism was galvanized as a political force and brought into the fold of the Republican Party. Only later, when a more palatable issue was needed to cover for what was becoming an increasingly unpopular position following the civil rights era, was the moral crusade against abortion made the central issue of the movement now known as the Religious Right.
In this greatly expanded argument from his 2014 Politico article “The Real Origins of the Religious Right,” Randall Balmer guides the reader along the convoluted historical trajectory that began with American evangelicalism as a progressive force opposed to slavery, then later an isolated apolitical movement in the mid-twentieth century, all the way through the 2016 election in which 81 percent of white evangelicals coalesced around Donald Trump for president. The pivotal point, Balmer shows, was the period in the late 1970s when American evangelicals turned against Jimmy Carter—despite his being one of their own, a professed “born-again” Christian—in favor of the Republican Party, which found it could win their loyalty through the espousal of a single issue. With the implications of this alliance still unfolding, Balmer’s account uncovers the roots of evangelical watchwords like “religious freedom” and “family values” while getting to the truth of how this movement began—explaining, in part, what it has become.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ana Lennyr, Family Relationships Mentor & Life Strategist
Mar 06, 2022
Ana Lennyr, Family Relationships Mentor & Life Strategist
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions that will Make or Break All Leaders by David Siegel
Mar 04, 2022
Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions that will Make or Break All Leaders by David Siegel
Success boils down to one thing: making good decisions. Learn the right framework now that can make all the difference later when faced with terrible options, deep anxiety and fear of failure.
Access the decision framework David Siegel used when he took over as CEO of Meetup, the world’s leading platform for making connections and finding your community. Let David’s success during one of the most tumultuous times in his company’s history help guide you on your own path.
Decide and Conquer helps all leaders navigate the big decisions that will impact their future and make their organizations a success. David outlines the 44 challenges leaders face when starting a new position, then shows you the decision framework he applied to overcome challenges in his own role. David takes you on an epic journey of corporate and personal survival that includes industry titans like Adam Neumann, Barry Diller, Jack Welch, Bill Ackman, and other leaders.
In Decide and Conquer, you will learn to:
Apply principles like open communication, transparency, and kindness to inform great decision making.
Set yourself up to succeed, even before you start, by removing potential roadblocks before they become a problem.
Be a bold and decisive leader and not succumb to fear.
By applying the principles he had learned in previous leadership positions, David was able to make the many critical decisions that would mean life or death for Meetup when WeWork decided to sell the company.
From deciding to accept the position and negotiating terms to managing a seemingly endless series of crises during the sale and global pandemic, Decide and Conquer walks readers through the key decisions they will face with invaluable advice for each one.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grief: A Philosophical Guide by Michael Cholbi
Mar 04, 2022
Grief: A Philosophical Guide by Michael Cholbi
An engaging and illuminating exploration of grief―and why, despite its intense pain, it can also help us grow
Experiencing grief at the death of a person we love or who matters to us―as universal as it is painful―is central to the human condition. Surprisingly, however, philosophers have rarely examined grief in any depth. In Grief, Michael Cholbi presents a groundbreaking philosophical exploration of this complex emotional event, offering valuable new insights about what grief is, whom we grieve, and how grief can ultimately lead us to a richer self-understanding and a fuller realization of our humanity.
Drawing on psychology, social science, and literature as well as philosophy, Cholbi explains that we grieve for the loss of those in whom our identities are invested, including people we don't know personally but cherish anyway, such as public figures. Their deaths not only deprive us of worthwhile experiences; they also disrupt our commitments and values. Yet grief is something we should embrace rather than avoid, an important part of a good and meaningful life. The key to understanding this paradox, Cholbi says, is that grief offers us a unique and powerful opportunity to grow in self-knowledge by fashioning a new identity. Although grief can be tumultuous and disorienting, it also reflects our distinctly human capacity to rationally adapt as the relationships we depend on evolve.
An original account of how grieving works and why it is so important, Grief shows how the pain of this experience gives us a chance to deepen our relationships with others and ourselves.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Amazon Way: Amazon’s 14 Leadership Principles by John Rossman
Mar 03, 2022
The Amazon Way: Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles by John Rossman
The 3rd edition of The Amazon Way is one of the rare business leadership books giving actionable insights for innovation and business growth to be the basis for your digital transformation gameplan. The Amazon Way translates Amazon's unique culture and management practices into insights and opportunities, as only an Amazon executive and expert advisor could do for the Amazon Leadership Principles giving readers one of the essential business leadership books for the digital era.
Peppered with humorous and enlightening firsthand anecdotes with Jeff Bezos from the author’s career at Amazon, this revealing business guide is also filled with the valuable lessons that have served Jeff Bezos’ “everything store” so well—providing expert advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors.
The author was responsible for launching the Amazon Marketplace business and had accountability for the enterprise services business. Since leaving Amazon, Rossman has worked across every industry sector and with companies of all sizes to create business and product strategies, approaches to scale leadership, culture and innovation. It’s this combination of Amazon insider experience coupled with a vast portfolio of helping other businesses compete which make The Amazon Way a guide for anyone looking to compete in the digital era.
The 3rd edition has many new and updated sections. This includes a new foreword from Tom Alberg, managing partner at Madrona Venture Group. Tom was on the board of directors at Amazon for 23 years. A new preface is included suggesting a vital strategy for Amazon and the leadership teams for all companies.
The Amazon Way is on a short list of essential business leadership books and should be a key addition to business leadership programs to develop a culture of growth and innovation. If you are interviewing at Amazon or for current Amazon employees, The Amazon Way will be an invaluable asset for your success.
The Amazon Way doesn't just explain the Amazon Leadership Principles, but gives tools, mechanisms and atomic habits to create change in a team or business. The leadership principles and examples include customer obsession, long-term thinking, think big, working backwards and the future press release, bias for action, earn trust and free cash flow.
Praise for The Amazon Way
"In this new edition, John Rossman provides an updated, in-depth and invaluable view of the principles that are fueling Amazon's extraordinary business success. John's suggestion to add a new principle focused on the Golden Rule is a great one for every company, as, more than ever, we need business to serve the common good!" - Hubert Joly, former chairman and CEO of Best Buy, author The Heart of Business - Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism
"In The Amazon Way, John Rossman brilliantly illuminates Amazon's secretive corporate culture, using HIS rare insider's perspective to show how Jeff Bezos has created unique systems that facilitate good decision making at all levels of his company" -- Brad Stone, author of The Everything Store and Amazon Unbound
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Saul Colt, Founder of The Idea Integration Company
Mar 02, 2022
Saul Colt, Founder of The Idea Integration Company
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Talk to Your Boss About Race: Speaking Up Without Getting Shut Down by Y-Vonne Hutchinson
Feb 28, 2022
How to Talk to Your Boss About Race: Speaking Up Without Getting Shut Down by Y-Vonne Hutchinson
An indispensable practical toolkit for dismantling racism in the workplace without fear
Reporting and personal testimonials have exposed racism in every institution in this country. But knowing that racism exists isn’t nearly enough. Social media posts about #BlackLivesMatter are nice, but how do you push leadership towards real anti-racist action?
Diversity and inclusion strategist Y-Vonne Hutchinson helps tech giants, political leaders, and Fortune 500 companies speak more productively about racism and bias and turn talk into action. In this clear and accessible guide, Hutchinson equips employees with a framework to think about race at work, prepares them to have frank and effective conversations with more powerful leaders, helps them center marginalized perspectives, and explains how to leverage power dynamics to get results while navigating backlash and gaslighting.
How to Talk To Your Boss About Race is a crucial handbook to moving beyond fear to push for change. No matter how much formal power you have, you can create antiracist change at work.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Game of Fear: A Novel (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries, 24) by Charles Todd
Feb 27, 2022
A Game of Fear: A Novel (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries, 24) by Charles Todd
In this newest installment of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling series, Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge is faced with his most perplexing case yet: a murder with no body, and a killer who can only be a ghost.
Spring, 1921. Scotland Yard sends Inspector Ian Rutledge to the sea-battered village of Walmer on the coast of Essex, where amongst the salt flats and a military airfield lies Benton Abbey, a grand manor with a storied past. The lady of the house may prove his most bewildering witness yet. She claims she saw a violent murder—but there is no body, no blood. She also insists she recognized the killer: Captain Nelson. Only it could not have been Nelson because he died during the war.
Everyone in the village believes that Lady Benton’s losses have turned her mind—she is, after all, a grieving widow and mother—but the woman Rutledge interviews is rational and self-possessed. And then there is Captain Nelson: what really happened to him in the war? The more Rutledge delves into this baffling case, the more suspicious tragedies he uncovers. The Abbey and the airfield hold their secrets tightly. Until Rutledge arrives, and a new trail of death follows…
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The High Call of Forgiveness: It’s A Mandate by Rosemarie Downer Ph.D.
Feb 26, 2022
The High Call of Forgiveness: It's A Mandate by Rosemarie Downer Ph.D.
The High Call of Forgivenes sexposes the strategy of the enemy that has caused too many of us to believe it is too difficult to forgive. Undeniably, forgiving someone who has wronged us is difficult, but we can, if Christ lives in us.
In the High Call of Forgiveness, Rosemarie Downer takes you on a faith journey by sharing the context of offense, why we hurt others, why it is as difficult for most of us to forgive, how we can forgive, how we can go beyond forgiveness to reconciliation, and how we can obtain emotional healing. She also gives permission to hurt but notes carefully that hurt must be addressed in a timely manner. This is an eye-opening and honest journey of self-examination. You will ask yourself and find answers to questions like these: What got me here? How can I get past the pain? How is it that I love the Lord and know what the Word of God say about unforgiveness, yet I find it so difficult to obey?
This book will change your life!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sean O’Rourke of Simple Home Exitz
Feb 25, 2022
Sean O'Rourke of Simple Home Exitz
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future by Sebastian Mallaby
Feb 24, 2022
The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future by Sebastian Mallaby
From the New York Times bestselling author of More Money Than God comes the astonishingly frank and intimate story of Silicon Valley’s dominant venture-capital firms—and how their strategies and fates have shaped the path of innovation and the global economy
Innovations rarely come from “experts.” Elon Musk was not an “electric car person” before he started Tesla. When it comes to improbable innovations, a legendary tech VC told Sebastian Mallaby, the future cannot be predicted, it can only be discovered. It is the nature of the venture-capital game that most attempts at discovery fail, but a very few succeed at such a scale that they more than make up for everything else. That extreme ratio of success and failure is the power law that drives the VC business, all of Silicon Valley, the wider tech sector, and, by extension, the world.
In The Power Law, Sebastian Mallaby has parlayed unprecedented access to the most celebrated venture capitalists of all time—the key figures at Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Accel, Benchmark, and Andreessen Horowitz, as well as Chinese partnerships such as Qiming and Capital Today—into a riveting blend of storytelling and analysis that unfurls the history of tech incubation, in the Valley and ultimately worldwide. We learn the unvarnished truth, often for the first time, about some of the most iconic triumphs and infamous disasters in Valley history, from the comedy of errors at the birth of Apple to the avalanche of venture money that fostered hubris at WeWork and Uber.
VCs’ relentless search for grand slams brews an obsession with the ideal of the lone entrepreneur-genius, and companies seen as potential “unicorns” are given intoxicating amounts of power, with sometimes disastrous results. On a more systemic level, the need to make outsized bets on unproven talent reinforces bias, with women and minorities still represented at woefully low levels. This does not just have social justice implications: as Mallaby relates, China’s homegrown VC sector, having learned at the Valley’s feet, is exploding and now has more women VC luminaries than America has ever had. Still, Silicon Valley VC remains the top incubator of business innovation anywhere—it is not where ideas come from so much as where they go to become the products and companies that create the future. By taking us so deeply into the VCs’ game, The Power Law helps us think about our own future through their eyes.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How Architecture Tells: 9 Realities that will Change the Way You See by Robert Steinberg
Feb 23, 2022
How Architecture Tells: 9 Realities that will Change the Way You See by Robert Steinberg
The general reading public is likely to think of architecture as buildings. But, with this book, Robert Steinberg would like to help readers understand that architecture shapes lives. Architecture can help communities integrate and thrive. Architecture can touch us, influencing how we feel, and how we interact with others. In short, architecture can fundamentally improve our quality of life.
As a young graduate architect fresh from Berkeley, Steinberg began to discover the potential of architecture to shape communities. Working with his father, an architect who had studied with Mies van der Rohe (and whose father was also an architect), one of Steinberg’s first projects was to draft and redraft a parking garage in downtown Silicon Valley, CA. As he mediated between the two architects in charge of the project?his father and the city architect?he noticed that with each evolution, the garage became more beautiful and refined. And with each improvement, this garage became more able to succeed in the goal of reviving the dying downtown core of Silicon Valley.
The garage was a huge success, and Steinberg began to codify what he had learned. Thanks to the garage, he wrote the first of what would become the 9 Realities of Architecture: Architecture is the Pursuit of Perfection ? a magnificent take-away from a humble parking garage project. As Steinberg eventually rose to become CEO of his firm and grew it into a global practice with six regional offices including Austin and New York, and a major office in Shanghai, he used his drive for creating thriving communities to eventually touch the lives of countless people around the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Leader’s Mind: How Great Leaders Prepare, Perform, and Prevail by Jim Afremow PhD, Phil White
Feb 23, 2022
The Leader's Mind: How Great Leaders Prepare, Perform, and Prevail by Jim Afremow PhD, Phil White
Clear and concise steps to develop the confidence and mental edge that sets you apart as a trailblazing leader—the same approach thousands of professional athletes have used to become champions.
TheLeader's Mind taps into the same tips and techniques honed by top-tier athletes, such as how to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble, to become a champion at work and the ultimate team player at home.
Based on high-performance psychology research and Dr. Jim Afremow’s two decades of experience providing mental training services across the globe to athletes and business leaders, TheLeader's Mind will help you master:
Valuable leadership lessons through powerful parables and stories from well-known leaders.
The actionable steps leaders must take to change their thinking and become the leader they want to be.
The necessary mindset to push through the challenges you face and take control of the direction your career and home life are taking.
Tips and techniques to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and challenges in order to excel.
Stop struggling with the expectations you face at work and at home by fundamentally changing the way you process what’s happening in your life. The mental edge that sets elite athletes apart outlined in this book will help you become the champion leader you want to be.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – No Second Chances: A Novel by Rio Youers
Feb 22, 2022
No Second Chances: A Novel by Rio Youers
From Rio Youers, the acclaimed author of Lola on Fire, comes a blistering high-octane thriller about desperate love, vengeance, and the precarious pursuit of fame.
“A rip-roaring Hollywood noir that smashes the pedal to the metal and keeps it there. The best villain since Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels . . . This one is hot.” –Stephen King
Luke Kingsley’s glory days are behind him. A star on the rise, his life and career imploded after his soul singer wife, Lisa Hayes, disappeared without a trace, silencing a very public and tumultuous marriage. Most people, especially an avenging PI, think Luke got away with murder. The last thing he expects is to be pulled back from the brink by a starstruck stranger.
Wannabe actress Kitty Rae has chased her dreams all the way from Kentucky to Hollywood. Saving a washed-up actor’s life wasn’t one of them, but she believes in Luke—as much as she believes her own career is just one lucky break away. For now, she works for Johan Fly, a charismatic, wealthy, and seriously unbalanced drug dealer to the rich and famous. When Johan discovers that Kitty has been skimming the product, he vows to make her pay.
As Luke steps up to help Kitty, he uncovers a web of violence and corruption, as well as a single, enticing clue about his wife's disappearance. Barreling across the Mojave Desert, Luke and Kitty set off to find the long-lost Lisa. But Johan, hungry for vengeance, is hot on their trail. There’s no limit to what he will do to find them. And in a world where fortune favors the ruthless, there’s also no limit to what Luke and Kitty will have to do to survive.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America by Anthea Butler
Feb 22, 2022
White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America by Anthea Butler
The American political scene today is poisonously divided, and the vast majority of white evangelicals play a strikingly unified, powerful role in the disunion. These evangelicals raise a starkly consequential question for electoral politics: Why do they claim morality while supporting politicians who act immorally by most Christian measures? In this clear-eyed, hard-hitting chronicle of American religion and politics, Anthea Butler answers that racism is at the core of conservative evangelical activism and power.
Butler reveals how evangelical racism, propelled by the benefits of whiteness, has since the nation's founding played a provocative role in severely fracturing the electorate. During the buildup to the Civil War, white evangelicals used scripture to defend slavery and nurture the Confederacy. During Reconstruction, they used it to deny the vote to newly emancipated blacks. In the twentieth century, they sided with segregationists in avidly opposing movements for racial equality and civil rights. Most recently, evangelicals supported the Tea Party, a Muslim ban, and border policies allowing family separation. White evangelicals today, cloaked in a vision of Christian patriarchy and nationhood, form a staunch voting bloc in support of white leadership. Evangelicalism's racial history festers, splits America, and needs a reckoning now.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas by Gal Beckerman
Feb 20, 2022
The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas by Gal Beckerman
An “elegantly argued and exuberantly narrated” (The New York Times Book Review) look at the building of social movements—from the 1600s to the present—and how current technology is undermining them
“A bravura work of scholarship and reporting, featuring amazing individuals and dramatic events from seventeenth-century France to Rome, Moscow, Cairo, and contemporary Minneapolis.”—Louis Menand, author of The Free World
We tend to think of revolutions as loud: frustrations and demands shouted in the streets. But the ideas fueling them have traditionally been conceived in much quieter spaces, in the small, secluded corners where a vanguard can whisper among themselves, imagine alternate realities, and deliberate about how to achieve their goals. This extraordinary book is a search for those spaces, over centuries and across continents, and a warning that—in a world dominated by social media—they might soon go extinct.
Gal Beckerman, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, takes us back to the seventeenth century, to the correspondence that jump-started the scientific revolution, and then forward through time to examine engines of social change: the petitions that secured the right to vote in 1830s Britain, the zines that gave voice to women’s rage in the early 1990s, and even the messaging apps used by epidemiologists fighting the pandemic in the shadow of an inept administration. In each case, Beckerman shows that our most defining social movements—from decolonization to feminism—were formed in quiet, closed networks that allowed a small group to incubate their ideas before broadcasting them widely.
But Facebook and Twitter are replacing these productive, private spaces, to the detriment of activists around the world. Why did the Arab Spring fall apart? Why did Occupy Wall Street never gain traction? Has Black Lives Matter lived up to its full potential? Beckerman reveals what this new social media ecosystem lacks—everything from patience to focus—and offers a recipe for growing radical ideas again.
Lyrical and profound, The Quiet Before looks to the past to help us imagine a different future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence Williams
Feb 20, 2022
Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence Williams
“Keen observer [and] deft writer” (David Quammen) Florence Williams explores the fascinating, cutting-edge science of heartbreak while seeking creative ways to mend her own.
When her twenty-five-year marriage suddenly falls apart, journalist Florence Williams expects the loss to hurt. But when she starts feeling physically sick, losing weight and sleep, she sets out in pursuit of rational explanation. She travels to the frontiers of the science of “social pain” to learn why heartbreak hurts so much―and why so much of the conventional wisdom about it is wrong.
Soon Williams finds herself on a surprising path that leads her from neurogenomic research laboratories to trying MDMA in a Portland therapist’s living room, from divorce workshops to the mountains and rivers that restore her. She tests her blood for genetic markers of grief, undergoes electrical shocks while looking at pictures of her ex, and discovers that our immune cells listen to loneliness. Searching for insight as well as personal strategies to game her way back to health, she seeks out new relationships and ventures into the wilderness in search of an extraordinary antidote: awe.
With warmth, daring, wit, and candor, Williams offers a gripping account of grief and healing. Heartbreak is a remarkable merging of science and self-discovery that will change the way we think about loneliness, health, and what it means to fall in and out of love.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Original Bambi: The Story of a Life in the Forest by Felix Salten, Alenka Sottler, Jack Zipes
Feb 19, 2022
The Original Bambi: The Story of a Life in the Forest by Felix Salten, Alenka Sottler, Jack Zipes
A new, beautifully illustrated translation of Felix Salten’s celebrated novel Bambi―the original source of the beloved story
Most of us think we know the story of Bambi―but do we? The Original Bambi is an all-new, illustrated translation of a literary classic that presents the story as it was meant to be told. For decades, readers’ images of Bambi have been shaped by the 1942 Walt Disney film―an idealized look at a fawn who represents nature’s innocence―which was based on a 1928 English translation of a novel by the Austrian Jewish writer Felix Salten. This masterful new translation gives contemporary readers a fresh perspective on this moving allegorical tale and provides important details about its creator.
Originally published in 1923, Salten’s story is more somber than the adaptations that followed it. Life in the forest is dangerous and precarious, and Bambi learns important lessons about survival as he grows to become a strong, heroic stag. Jack Zipes’s introduction traces the history of the book’s reception and explores the tensions that Salten experienced in his own life―as a hunter who also loved animals, and as an Austrian Jew who sought acceptance in Viennese society even as he faced persecution.
With captivating drawings by award-winning artist Alenka Sottler, The Original Bambi captures the emotional impact and rich meanings of a celebrated story.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nothing to Lose: A J.P. Beaumont Novel (J. P. Beaumont, 25) by J. A Jance
Feb 17, 2022
Nothing to Lose: A J.P. Beaumont Novel (J. P. Beaumont, 25) by J. A Jance
The newest thrilling Beaumont suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance, in which Beaumont is approached by a visitor from the past and finds himself drawn into a missing person’s case where danger is lurking and family secrets are exposed.
Years ago, when he was a homicide detective with the Seattle PD, J. P. Beaumont’s partner, Sue Danielson, was murdered. Volatile and angry, Danielson’s ex-husband came after her in her home and, with nowhere else to turn, Jared, Sue’s teenage son, frantically called Beau for help. As Beau rushed to the scene, he urged Jared to grab his younger brother and flee the house. In the end, Beaumont’s plea and Jared’s quick action saved the two boys from their father’s murderous rage.
Now, almost twenty years later, Jared reappears in Beau’s life seeking his help once again—his younger brother Chris is missing. Still haunted by the events of that tragic night, Beau doesn’t hesitate to take on the case. Following a lead all the way to the wilds of wintertime Alaska, he encounters a tangled web of family secrets in which a killer with nothing to lose is waiting to take another life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses by Jackie Higgins
Feb 17, 2022
Sentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses by Jackie Higgins
Perfect for fans of The Soul of an Octopus and The Genius of Birds, this “revelatory book” (Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author) explores how we process the world around us through the lens of the incredible sensory capabilities of thirteen animals, revealing that we are not limited to merely five senses.
There is a scientific revolution stirring in the field of human perception. Research has shown that the extraordinary sensory powers of our animal friends can help us better understand the same powers that lie dormant within us.
From the harlequin mantis shrimp with its ability to see a vast range of colors, to the bloodhound and its hundreds of millions of scent receptors; from the orb-weaving spider whose eyes recognize not only space but time, to the cheetah whose ears are responsible for its perfect agility, these astonishing animals hold the key to better understanding how we make sense of the world around us.
“An appealingly written, enlightening, and sometimes eerie journey into the extraordinary possibilities for the human senses” (Kirkus Reviews, starred), Sentient will change the way you look at humanity.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – White Lies: The Double Life of Walter F. White and America’s Darkest Secret by A. J. Baime
Feb 16, 2022
White Lies: The Double Life of Walter F. White and America's Darkest Secret by A. J. Baime
A riveting biography of Walter F. White, a little-known Black civil rights leader who passed for white in order to investigate racist murders, help put the NAACP on the map, and change the racial identity of America forever
Walter F. White led two lives: one as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance and the NAACP in the early twentieth century; the other as a white newspaperman who covered lynching crimes in the Deep South at the blazing height of racial violence. Born mixed race and with very fair skin and straight hair, White was able to “pass” for white. He leveraged this ambiguity as a reporter, bringing to light the darkest crimes in America and helping to plant the seeds of the civil rights movement. White’s risky career led him to lead a double life. He was simultaneously a second-class citizen subject to Jim Crow laws at home and a widely respected professional with full access to the white world at work. His life was fraught with internal and external conflict—much like the story of race in America. Starting out as an obscure activist, White ultimately became Black America’s most prominent leader. A character study of White’s life and career with all these complexities has never been rendered, until now.
By the award-winning, best-selling author of The Accidental President,Dewey Defeats Truman, and The Arsenal of Democracy,White Lies uncovers the life of a civil rights leader unlike any other.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty by Neal Thompson
Feb 15, 2022
The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty by Neal Thompson
Based on genealogical breakthroughs and previously unreleased records, this is the first book to explore the inspiring story of the poor Irish refugee couple who escaped famine, created a life together in a city hostile to Irish, immigrants, and Catholics, and launched the Kennedy dynasty in America.
Their Irish ancestry was a hallmark of the Kennedys’ initial political profile, as JFK leveraged his working-class roots to connect with blue-collar voters. Today, we remember this iconic American family as the vanguard of wealth, power, and style rather than as the descendants of poor immigrants. Here at last, we meet the first American Kennedys, Patrick and Bridget, who arrived as many thousands of others did following the Great Famine—penniless and hungry. Less than a decade after their marriage in Boston, Patrick’s sudden death left Bridget to raise their children single-handedly. Her rise from housemaid to shop owner in the face of rampant poverty and discrimination kept her family intact, allowing her only son P.J. to become a successful saloon owner and businessman. P.J. went on to become the first American Kennedy elected to public office—the first of many.
Written by the grandson of an Irish immigrant couple and based on first-ever access to P.J. Kennedy’s private papers, The First Kennedys is a story of sacrifice and survival, resistance and reinvention: an American story.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Impact: How Rocks from Space Led to Life, Culture, and Donkey Kong by Greg Brennecka
Feb 14, 2022
Impact: How Rocks from Space Led to Life, Culture, and Donkey Kong by Greg Brennecka
A Short History of Nearly Everything meets Astrophysics for People in a Hurry in this humorous, accessible exploration of how meteorites have helped not only build our planet but steered the evolution of life and human culture.
The Solar System. Dinosaurs. Donkey Kong. What is the missing link? Surprisingly enough, it's meteorites. They explain our past, constructed our present, and could define our future.
Impact argues that Earth would be a lifeless, inhospitable piece of rock without being fortuitously assaulted with meteorites throughout the history of the planet. These bombardments transformed Earth’s early atmosphere and delivered the complex organic molecules that allowed life to develop on our planet. While meteorites have provided the raw materials for life to thrive, they have radically devastated life as well, most famously killing off the dinosaurs and paving the way for humans to evolve to where we are today.
As noted meteoriticist Greg Brennecka explains, meteorites did not just set us on the path to becoming human, they helped direct the development of human culture. Meteorites have influenced humanity since the start of civilization. Over the centuries, meteorite falls and other cosmic cinema have started (and stopped) wars, terrified millions, and inspired religions throughout the world.
With humor and an infectious enthusiasm, Brennecka reveals previously untold but important stories sure to delight and inform readers about the most important rocks on Earth.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The New Chameleons: How to Connect with Consumers Who Defy Categorization by Michael R. Solomon
Feb 12, 2022
The New Chameleons: How to Connect with Consumers Who Defy Categorization by Michael R. Solomon
Consumers are changing but the marketing categories used to identify them have not. Engage with this new generation of consumers who increasingly take for granted that products and advertising will blend their multiple brand identities rather than market to them as a specific subculture.
Male or female, work or play, online or offline. These and other market categories are no longer relevant as modern consumers defy traditional boundaries and identify as members of multiple subcultures. The New Chameleons reveals how to engage with this new generation and how to stand out among the competition.
Global consumer behavior expert Michael R. Solomon directs marketers to move beyond their traditional categories and communicate with consumers as individuals rather than as a market segment. He explains how traditional marketing is based on the assumption of boundaries between us and them, the individual and the collective, producer and consumer, work and play, humans vs. computers, and editorial vs. commercial. He then shows how those boundaries are blurring: people identify with members of multiple subcultures; individuals seek collective advice before making a purchase; consumers no longer distinguish between purchases online or in-store; consumer-generated content becomes the norm; gender identity is fluid; gamification strategies turn work into play; and identity marketing becomes more popular.
Combining history, data, experience and examples, The New Chameleons is written for every marketer (or reader) who wants to offer products and services that resonate with consumers now and in the future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brigitta Hoeferle, CEO of The Center of NLP
Feb 11, 2022
Brigitta Hoeferle, CEO of The Center of NLP
Centerofnlp.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile by Anthony G Jay
Feb 10, 2022
Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile by Anthony G Jay
The devastating truth about a class of chemicals called "estrogenics" and how your daily exposures can cause weight-gains, depression, infertility and many other exploding health problems.
In this book, Dr. Anthony G. Jay offers a clear and honest look at:
THE Top 10 List of Everyday Estrogenics
Cutting-Edge Weight-Loss Strategies
New Muscle-Mass Building Discoveries
How Estrogenics "Feminize" Males
How Estrogenics Harm Children
3 Detailed Estrogenic Avoidance Plans
Specific Food/Water Estrogenic Numbers
Simple Clear Language and Definitions
The US and EU Legal Status of Estrogenics
A Direct Exposé on Scientific Bias
Brand New Epigenetics Discoveries
Amazing Fishing "Tail" Chapter Openers
An Actionable Summary Appendix
And much, much MORE...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies by Ranjay Gulati
Feb 09, 2022
Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies by Ranjay Gulati
A distinguished Harvard Business School professor offers a compelling reassessment and defense of purpose as a management ethos, documenting the vast performance gains and social benefits that become possible when firms manage to get purpose right.
Few business topics have aroused more skepticism in recent years than the notion of corporate purpose, and for good reason. Too many companies deploy purpose, or a reason for being, as a promotional vehicle to make themselves feel virtuous and to look good to the outside world. Some have only foggy ideas about what purpose is and conflate it with strategy and other concepts like “mission,” “vision,” and “values.” Even well-intentioned leaders don’t understand purpose’s full potential and engage half-heartedly and superficially with it. Outsiders spot this and become cynical about companies and the broader capitalist endeavor.
Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. Moreover, he shows how companies can embed purpose much more deeply than they currently do, delivering impressive performance benefits that reward customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, and communities alike. To get purpose right, leaders must fundamentally change not only how they execute it but also how they conceive of and relate to it. They must practice what Gulati calls deep purpose, furthering each organization’s reason for being more intensely, thoughtfully, and comprehensively than ever before.
In this authoritative, accessible, and inspiring guide, Gulati takes readers inside some of the world’s most purposeful companies to understand the secrets to their successes. He explores how leaders can pursue purpose more deeply by
navigating the inevitable tradeoffs more deliberately and effectively to balance between short- and long-term value;
building purpose more systematically into every key organizational function to mobilize stakeholders and enhance performance;
updating organizations to foster more autonomy and collaboration, which in turn allow individual employees to work more purposefully;
using powerful storytelling to communicate a reason for being, arousing emotions and building a community of inspired and committed stakeholders; and
building cultures that don’t merely support purpose, but also allow employees to link the corporate purpose to their own personal reasons for being.
As Gulati argues, a deeper engagement with purpose holds the key not merely to the well-being of individual companies but also to humanity’s future. With capitalism under siege and relatively low levels of trust in business, purpose can serve as a radically new operating system for the enterprise, enhancing performance while also delivering meaningful benefits to society. It’s the kind of inspired thinking that businesses—and the rest of us—urgently need.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System by David S Rudolf
Feb 07, 2022
American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System by David S Rudolf
From the fearless defense attorney and civil rights lawyer who rose to fame with Netflix’s The Staircase comes a "fine companion to Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy and Emily Bazelon’s Charged. A stellar—and often shocking—report on a broken criminal justice system." (Kirkus, Starred Review)
In the past thirty years alone, more than 2,800 innocent American prisoners – their combined sentences surpassing 25,000 years – have been exonerated and freed after being condemned for crimes they did not commit. Terrifyingly, this number represents only a fraction of the actual number of persons wrongfully accused and convicted over the same period.
Renowned criminal defense and civil rights attorney David Rudolf has spent decades defending the wrongfully accused. In American Injustice, he draws from his years of experience in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. Tracing these themes through the lens of some of his most important cases – including new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in The Staircase – Rudolf takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and why the true culprits were never prosecuted; reveals how confirmation bias leads police and prosecutors to employ tactics that make wrongful arrests and prosecutions more likely; and exposes how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system.
In American Injustice, Rudolf gives a voice to those who have been the victim of wrongful accusations and shows in the starkest terms the human impact of legal wrongdoing. Effortlessly blending gripping true crime reporting and searing observations on civil rights in America, American Injustice takes readers behind the scenes of a justice system in desperate need of reform.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work by Robert H. Frank
Feb 05, 2022
Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work by Robert H. Frank
From New York Times bestselling author and economics columnist Robert Frank, bold new ideas for creating environments that promise a brighter future
Psychologists have long understood that social environments profoundly shape our behavior, sometimes for the better, often for the worse. But social influence is a two-way street―our environments are themselves products of our behavior. Under the Influence explains how to unlock the latent power of social context. It reveals how our environments encourage smoking, bullying, tax cheating, sexual predation, problem drinking, and wasteful energy use. We are building bigger houses, driving heavier cars, and engaging in a host of other activities that threaten the planet―mainly because that's what friends and neighbors do.
In the wake of the hottest years on record, only robust measures to curb greenhouse gases promise relief from more frequent and intense storms, droughts, flooding, wildfires, and famines. Robert Frank describes how the strongest predictor of our willingness to support climate-friendly policies, install solar panels, or buy an electric car is the number of people we know who have already done so. In the face of stakes that could not be higher, the book explains how we could redirect trillions of dollars annually in support of carbon-free energy sources, all without requiring painful sacrifices from anyone.
Most of us would agree that we need to take responsibility for our own choices, but with more supportive social environments, each of us is more likely to make choices that benefit everyone. Under the Influence shows how.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chronic: The Hidden Cause of the Autoimmune Epidemic and How to Get Healthy Again by Steven Phillips, Dana Parish
Feb 04, 2022
Chronic: The Hidden Cause of the Autoimmune Epidemic and How to Get Healthy Again by Steven Phillips, Dana Parish
“A powerfully informative guide for patient and practitioner from a misinformed past toward a future of recovery and health.”
—David Perlmutter, MD, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Grain Brain and Brain Wash
In this important and timely book, Steven Phillips, MD, and his former patient, Sony singer-songwriter Dana Parish, reveal striking evidence that a range of common infections, from COVID-19 to Lyme, cause a variety of autoimmune, psychiatric, and chronic conditions. Chronic explores the science behind what makes them difficult to diagnose and treat, debunks widely held beliefs, and provides solutions that empower sufferers to reclaim their lives.
After nearly dying from his own mystery illness, Dr. Phillips experienced firsthand the medical community’s ignorance about the pathogens that underlie a deep spectrum of serious conditions—from fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus, to depression, anxiety, OCD and neurodegenerative disorders. Parish, too, watched her health spiral after twelve top doctors missed the underlying infections that caused heart failure and other sudden debilitating symptoms. Now, they’ve come together with a mission: to change the current model of simply treating symptoms and shift the focus to finding and curing root causes of chronic diseases that affect millions around the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense by Gad Saad
Feb 02, 2022
The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense by Gad Saad
"Read this book, strengthen your resolve, and help us all return to reason." —JORDAN PETERSON
*USA TODAY NATIONAL BESTSELLER*
There's a war against truth... and if we don't win it, intellectual freedom will be a casualty.
The West’s commitment to freedom, reason, and true liberalism has never been more seriously threatened than it is today by the stifling forces of political correctness.
Dr. Gad Saad, the host of the enormously popular YouTube show THE SAAD TRUTH, exposes the bad ideas—what he calls “idea pathogens”—that are killing common sense and rational debate. Incubated in our universities and spread through the tyranny of political correctness, these ideas are endangering our most basic freedoms—including freedom of thought and speech.
The danger is grave, but as Dr. Saad shows, politically correct dogma is riddled with logical fallacies. We have powerful
weapons to fight back with—if we have the courage to use them.
A provocative guide to defending reason and intellectual freedom and a battle cry for the preservation of our fundamental rights, The Parasitic Mind will be the most controversial and talked-about book of the year.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shakey’s Madness: Does a Mental Disorder Reveal the “Real” William Shakespeare? by Robert P Boog
Feb 01, 2022
Shakey's Madness: Does a Mental Disorder Reveal the "Real" William Shakespeare? by Robert P Boog
Have you always been fascinated by history - even just a little bit? If you have, odds are you'll be delighted by this gem of a book. You won't be getting the popular story of how William Shakespeare's name is on the plays, poems, and sonnets, so why doubt him? Instead, using a unique, and original approach, author Robert Boog points out the glaring errors. For example, if the man from Stratford-upon-Avon was the "real" author, when why the fainting, insomnia, despair, depression, and suicidal thoughts found in the Shakespeare canon?
Boog points out that these things are symptoms of Bipolar II Affective Disorder (pronounced "Bipolar Two Affective Disorder) and Shakey's Madness explains how these symptoms can only be found in 2.6% of today's population, so this percentage may have been even smaller during the Elizabethan era. Bipolar symptoms fit only one person living during the time of Queen Elizabeth. Who? Read Shakey's Madness to discover: does a mental disorder reveal the "real" William Shakespeare?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging, and Increase Energy with the Master Antioxidant by Nayan Patel PharmD
Jan 31, 2022
The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging, and Increase Energy with the Master Antioxidant by Nayan Patel PharmD
Ward off life-threatening disease and symptoms of aging with this guide to boosting your levels of glutathione (GSH), the "master antioxidant."
The body has a remarkable ability to ward off disease and heal itself--and it does it with the help of the most important antioxidant you've never heard of: glutathione (GSH), the "master antioxidant." This indispensable molecule--which we make ourselves--holds the key to immunity, vitality, and lifelong health, helping to flush out toxins, fight DNA-damaging free radicals, and rebuild other essential antioxidants like Vitamins C and E. It's been linked to longevity in centenarians, and it protects against diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. It plays a role in lesser ailments too: low glutathione levels could be the culprit behind your fatigue, aches, and pains.
At the forefront of the latest GSH research, Dr. Nayan Patel shares all the information you need to boost your glutathione levels, revitalize your body, and transform your life with this naturally-occurring super antioxidant. In The Glutathione Revolution, he addresses the most important questions about GSH: What exactly is glutathione? What happens when your GSH levels are low? What diseases does GSH ward off? How can you naturally increase the amount of GSH your cells produce? What foods should you eat--and not eat? What are the safest and most effective GSH supplements?
With a wealth of practical information and three easy, accessible action plans that you can tailor to your own life and health concerns, you too can harness the power of glutathione.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer by Harry Glorikian
Jan 30, 2022
The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer by Harry Glorikian
"AI is all around us. Self-driving cars. Smart personal assistants-think Siri, Cortana, or Google Now-or Alexa, Amazon's cloud-based voice service that is available on literally hundreds of millions of devices. Voice-to-text. Manufacturing robots. Facial recognition software. Security surveillance. Automated financial investing and social media monitoring. Smart homes that control themselves when their owners are out of town. The list is endless.
"All of the above make life easier for us. But in this new book by Moneyball Medicine author/podcaster Harry Glorikian, the spotlight is on how AI can (and will, and in many cases already does) make us healthier."
-from the Foreword to The Future You by Dr. Bob Arnot
Do you have a smartphone and a wearable device, such as an Apple Watch or a Fitbit? Most likely yes, right? Well, then, as Glorikian tells us, there are already numerous apps available for download that " ... can also continuously monitor temperature, calorie intake, blood glucose, menstruation cycle, respiration rate, stress levels, brain waves, or just about any other aspect of physical and mental health you want." They identify areas where improvement is needed, and tell us how to improve our health in those areas.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Supercharge Your Brain: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain Throughout Your Life by James Goodwin
Jan 28, 2022
Supercharge Your Brain: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain Throughout Your Life by James Goodwin
'A remarkable book, which turns cutting-edge science into simple strategies for a healthier life that all of us should use.' - Phillip Polakoff
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The definitive guide to keeping your brain healthy for a long and lucid life, by one of the world's leading scientists in the field of brain health and ageing.
The brain is our most vital and complex organ. It controls and coordinates our actions, thoughts and interactions with the world around us. It is the source of personality, of our sense of self, and it shapes every aspect of our human experience.
Yet most of us know precious little about how our brains actually work, or what we can do to optimise their performance. Whilst cognitive decline is the biggest long-term health worry for many of us, practical knowledge of how to look after our brain is thin on the ground.
In this ground-breaking new book, leading expert Professor James Goodwin explains how simple strategies concerning exercise, diet, social life and sleep can transform your brain health paradigm, and shows how you can keep your brain youthful and stay sharp across your life. Combining the latest scientific research with insightful storytelling and practical advice, Supercharge Your Brain reveals everything you need to know about how your brain functions, and what you can do to keep it in peak condition.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elzie Flenard, III. The MAYOR at Podcast Town
Jan 28, 2022
Elzie Flenard, III. The MAYOR at Podcast Town
Podcasttown.net
Podcast Town founder, Elzie Flenard (The MAYOR), started Podcast Town to help folks find their “voice” among the noise. Through podcasting, he has helped and continues to help partners turn that voice into a powerful, long-tail marketing tool. It doesn’t have to be loud – it just has to be real.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance by Dr. Nate Zinsser
Jan 26, 2022
The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance by Dr. Nate Zinsser
Believe and be unshakable.
The Director of West Point’s influential Performance Psychology Program shares the secrets of mental toughness and self-belief in this definitive guide to mastering confidence, the key to performance in any field.
Dr. Nate Zinsser has spent his career training the minds of the U.S. Military Academy’s cadets as they prepare to lead and perform when the stakes are the very highest—on the battlefield. Alongside this work, he has coached world-class athletes including a Super Bowl MVP, numerous Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, and college All-Americans, teaching them to overcome pressure and succeed on the biggest stages.
Dr. Zinsser has come to understand that one single trait above all others makes peak performance possible: confidence, or the belief in oneself. Whether your mission involves leading a platoon into combat, returning an opponent’s serve, or delivering a sales pitch to a roomful of skeptical prospects, you perform best when you are so certain about your abilities that your flow of fear, doubts, and confusion slows to the barest minimum. What’s more, Dr. Zinsser has come to understand that confidence is a skill that can be taught, improved, and applied by anyone to enhance nearly every aspect of our lives and careers.
Now, for the first time, Dr. Zinsser distills his research and years of experience, offering a fascinating guide to the science of confidence and providing readers with a practical, step-by-step program to best harness their belief in themselves to achieve success in any field. The Confident Mind is a complete guide to confidence: how to understand it, how to build it, how to protect it, and how to rely upon it when your performance matters most.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amir Kaltalk CEO & Katia Zaitsev CBO and Co-Founders of LEXIT
Jan 26, 2022
Amir Kaltalk CEO & Katia Zaitsev CBO and Co-Founders of LEXIT
Lexit.com
LEXIT is a platform for transforming Intellectual Property into Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Anyone owning Art, Music, Film/Videos, Patents or Technical Inventions, can join and submit a listing for an NFT Launch, collect NFTs, follow/like its favourite creators and have the ability to build their NFT identity with LEXIT.
LEXIT will soon after also release an extension of its NFT Launchpad with an integration of its Decentralized Exchange (DEX) which will make launched NFTs immediately available for trading on LEXIT’s DeFi Pools.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daniel Tolson of The Tolson Institute
Jan 24, 2022
Daniel Tolson of The Tolson Institute
Danieltolson.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World by Peter S. Goodman
Jan 23, 2022
Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World by Peter S. Goodman
From the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, a masterwork of explanatory journalism that exposes how billionaires’ systematic plunder of the world—brazenly accelerated during the pandemic—has transformed 21st-century life and dangerously destabilized democracy.
"Davos Man will be read a hundred years from now as a warning. ... Deliciously rich with searing detail, the clarity is reminiscent of Tom Wolfe." —EVAN OSNOS
The history of the last half century in America, Europe, and other major economies is in large part the story of wealth flowing upward. The most affluent people emerged from capitalism's triumph in the Cold War to loot the peace, depriving governments of the resources needed to serve their people, and leaving them tragically unprepared for the worst pandemic in a century.
Drawing on decades of experience covering the global economy, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman profiles five representative "Davos Men"–members of the billionaire class–chronicling how their shocking exploitation of the global pandemic has hastened a fifty-year trend of wealth centralization. Alongside this reporting, Goodman delivers textured portraits of those caught in Davos Man’s wake, including a former steelworker in the American Midwest, a Bangladeshi migrant in Qatar, a Seattle doctor on the front lines of the fight against COVID, blue-collar workers in the tenements of Buenos Aires, an African immigrant in Sweden, a textile manufacturer in Italy, an Amazon warehouse employee in New York City, and more.
Goodman’s rollicking and revelatory exposé of the global billionaire class reveals their hidden impact on nearly every aspect of modern society: widening wealth inequality, the rise of anti-democratic nationalism, the shrinking opportunity to earn a livable wage, the vulnerabilities of our health-care systems, access to affordable housing, unequal taxation, and even the quality of the shirt on your back. Meticulously reported yet compulsively readable, Davos Man is an essential read for anyone concerned about economic justice, the capacity of societies to grapple with their greatest challenges, and the sanctity of representative government.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tom Paladino, Scalar Energy Researcher
Jan 22, 2022
Tom Paladino, Scalar Energy Researcher
scalarlight.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Urge: Our History of Addiction by Carl Erik Fisher
Jan 20, 2022
The Urge: Our History of Addiction by Carl Erik Fisher
An authoritative, illuminating, and deeply humane history of addiction—a phenomenon that remains baffling and deeply misunderstood despite having touched countless lives—by an addiction psychiatrist striving to understand his own family and himself
“Carl Erik Fisher’s The Urge is the best-written and most incisive book I’ve read on the history of addiction. In the midst of an overdose crisis that grows worse by the hour and has vexed America for centuries, Fisher has given us the best prescription of all: understanding. He seamlessly blends a gripping historical narrative with memoir that doesn’t self-aggrandize; the result is a full-throated argument against blaming people with substance use disorder. The Urge is a propulsive tour de force that is as healing as it is enjoyable to read.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick
Even after a decades-long opioid overdose crisis, intense controversy still rages over the fundamental nature of addiction and the best way to treat it. With uncommon empathy and erudition, Carl Erik Fisher draws on his own experience as a clinician, researcher, and alcoholic in recovery as he traces the history of a phenomenon that, centuries on, we hardly appear closer to understanding—let alone addressing effectively.
As a psychiatrist-in-training fresh from medical school, Fisher was soon face-to-face with his own addiction crisis, one that nearly cost him everything. Desperate to make sense of the condition that had plagued his family for generations, he turned to the history of addiction, learning that the current quagmire is only the latest iteration of a centuries-old story: humans have struggled to define, treat, and control addictive behavior for most of recorded history, including well before the advent of modern science and medicine.
A rich, sweeping account that probes not only medicine and science but also literature, religion, philosophy, and public policy, The Urge illuminates the extent to which the story of addiction has persistently reflected broader questions of what it means to be human and care for one another. Fisher introduces us to the people who have endeavored to address this complex condition through the ages: physicians and politicians, activists and artists, researchers and writers, and of course the legions of people who have struggled with their own addictions. He also examines the treatments and strategies that have produced hope and relief for many people with addiction, himself included. Only by reckoning with our history of addiction, he argues—our successes and our failures—can we light the way forward for those whose lives remain threatened by its hold.
The Urge is at once an eye-opening history of ideas, a riveting personal story of addiction and recovery, and a clinician’s urgent call for a more expansive, nuanced, and compassionate view of one of society’s most intractable challenges.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Janine Bolon of The 8 Gates
Jan 17, 2022
Janine Bolon of The 8 Gates
The8gates.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Empower: Conquering the Disease of Fear by Tareq Azim, Seth Davis
Jan 14, 2022
Empower: Conquering the Disease of Fear by Tareq Azim, Seth Davis
From finding common ground with warlords, introducing the Taliban to change, and working with NFL greats such as Marshawn Lynch, this uplifting and inspirational memoir from coach and personal development expert, Tareq Azim, will help you build a relationship with fear and embrace your own power.
A descendant of Afghan nobles, Tareq Azim’s family was forced to flee their homeland in 1979. He assimilated in the United States through his love of sports, excelling in wrestling, boxing, and football. In 2004, Azim decided to visit his home country, and upon arriving, he discovered countless children living on the streets, waiting for the inevitable recruitment into terrorist networks and anti-peace militias. Azim’s close encounter with the ravages of a war-torn society taught him how pain can generate the most intense forms of fear, anxiety, and depression. He had found his salvation through sports and physical activity, and he knew these children could, too.
He put his method to the test and created the Afghan Women’s Boxing Federation, the official governing body for women’s sports for the National Olympic Committee and the first ever in the history of any Islamic republic, proving that Afghanistan was ready for social change by addressing the harms of accumulated trauma.
Now, his remarkable full story is revealed in this book that is both a memoir and a roadmap. Through his own experiences, he effortlessly explains how fear is an invitation to seek a deeper feeling within—a feeling that is achieved when we engage in righteous and sincere struggle. Only then will our choices be guided by values that help us avoid the pitfalls of moral and personal failure. Featuring actionable advice and varied clear-eyed case studies, including MMA star Jake Shields, former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York—Empower is the ultimate guide to living a life understanding that fear is there to help you.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Speaking with Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You by Agapi Stassinopoulos
Jan 14, 2022
Speaking with Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You by Agapi Stassinopoulos
A collection of 52 prayers and stories to inspire, unlock inner strength, and navigate daily life with spirit, from the author of Wake Up to the Joy of You.
“Prayer is a bridge to your truest self that you can access at any time.”—ARIANNA HUFFINGTON
“This lovely book vibrates with wisdom.”—JESSICA ALBA
“Read this book to discover the power of prayer.”—GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN
Prayer is your ongoing conversation with something larger than yourself. And similar to a mindfulness practice, a daily prayer practice has the power to change your life. Regardless of whether or not you practice organized religion, this gift is available to you as a way to unlock greater awareness and inner strength. With her signature joy and heartfelt wisdom, Agapi Stassinopoulos presents a non-denominational guide to harnessing this power of prayer in your life and using it to find connection, peace, and gratitude.
With a structure and style similar to her bestselling meditation book Wake Up to the Joy of You, Agapi encourages us to pray for everything, not just for special occasions. You can get your God fix anytime and anywhere: at the gym or on the train, when you're on a deadline or when you're enjoying your first cup of coffee. Accompanied by her personal stories, she shares fifty-two prayers for a year of personal transformation, from navigating relationships with family and friends and expanding past your fears to uncovering your true self and releasing your inner creativity. With prayers written with her unique poetry, verve, and spiritual insight, Agapi guides us in transforming the fear, worry, and anxiety of everyday life into conscious moments of peace and calm.
Ultimately, she is teaching us the language of our own soul and the larger energy out there, whatever you want to call it, which is always available to us if we know how to listen and to speak with spirit.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash by Michael Stewart Foley
Jan 13, 2022
Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash by Michael Stewart Foley
A leading historian argues that Johnny Cash was the most important political artist of his time
Johnny Cash was an American icon, known for his level, bass-baritone voice and somber demeanor, and for huge hits like “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line.” But he was also the most prominent political artist in the United States, even if he wasn’t recognized for it in his own lifetime, or since his death in 2003.
Then and now, people have misread Cash’s politics, usually accepting the idea of him as a “walking contradiction.” Cash didn’t fit into easy political categories—liberal or conservative, Republican or Democrat, hawk or dove. Like most people, Cash’s politics were remarkably consistent in that they were based not on ideology or scripts but on empathy—emotion, instinct, and identification.
Drawing on untapped archives and new research on social movements and grassroots activism, Citizen Cash offers a major reassessment of a legendary figure.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance by Ruth Gotian
Jan 11, 2022
The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance by Ruth Gotian
What do astronauts, Olympic champions, and Nobel laureates do differently that allows them to achieve at such a high level?
High achievers share the same four attributes: intrinsic motivation, perseverance, strong foundation, constantly learning through informal means. The key to their success is that they do all four of these things at the same time. Based on research and in-person interviews with astronauts, Nobel Prize winners, and Olympic champions, The Success Factor outlines the approach that individuals aspiring to improve their performance can adopt.
Using these four shared attributes as a guide, The Success Factor helps you reach your peak by applying the lessons of high achievers in your own life: identify your passion using a Passion Audit; learn how and where to find a mentor and how to build a mentoring team; develop your own community of practice; pursue your interests through informal learning; manage your time and energy. The Success Factor comes with online resources that feature a downloadable Passion Audit worksheet, Mentoring Team worksheet, and Goal Audit worksheet. The book offers scripts for approaching potential mentors and a list of uncommon places to find a mentor, such as webinars, airports, and social media.
The Success Factor features exclusive interviews with high achievers, including such people as Dr. Tony Fauci NIH/NIAID Institute Director; Dr Mike Brown, Nobel prize winner; Dr Peggy Whitson, Former NASA Chief Astronaut; Maxine Clark, founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop; and Steve Kerr, eight time NBA Champion and head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning by Meghan Sullivan, Paul Blaschko
Jan 10, 2022
The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning by Meghan Sullivan, Paul Blaschko
Two Philosophers Ask and Answer the Big Questions About the Search for Faith and Happiness
For seekers of all stripes, philosophy is timeless self-care. Notre Dame philosophy professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko have reinvigorated this tradition in their wildly popular and influential undergraduate course “God and the Good Life,” in which they wrestle with the big questions about how to live and what makes life meaningful.
Now they invite us into the classroom to work through issues like what justifies our beliefs, whether we should practice a religion and what sacrifices we should make for others—as well as to investigate what figures such as Aristotle, Plato, Marcus Aurelius, Iris Murdoch, and W. E. B. Du Bois have to say about how to live well. Sullivan and Blaschko do the timeless work of philosophy using real-world case studies that explore love, finance, truth, and more. In so doing, they push us to escape our own caves, ask stronger questions, explain our deepest goals, and wrestle with suffering, the nature of death, and the existence of God.
Philosophers know that our “good life plan” is one that we as individuals need to be constantly and actively writing to achieve some meaningful control and sense of purpose even if the world keeps throwing surprises our way. For at least the past 2,500 years, philosophers have taught that goal-seeking is an essential part of what it is to be human—and crucially that we could find our own good life by asking better questions of ourselves and of one another. This virtue ethics approach resonates profoundly in our own moment.
The Good Life Method is a winning guide to tackling the big questions of being human with the wisdom of the ages.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kinoo Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Kinoo Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Kinoo.com
Kinoo is a totally new way for families to connect. It’s a video-calling app with fun, shared activities built right in – designed for grandparents and grandchildren to play and learn together, even if they are far apart.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leyton Booth Interviews CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Leyton Booth Interviews CES Show 2022
Leyton.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Keepser Booth Interviews CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Keepser Booth Interviews CES Show 2022
Keepser.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fitting Box Booth Interviews CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Fitting Box Booth Interviews CES Show 2022
Fittingbox.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – La French Tech Booth Interviews CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
La French Tech Booth Interviews CES Show 2022
Lafrenchtech.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Maca Flight Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Maca Flight Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Macaflight.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cubtale Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Cubtale Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Cubtale.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Elitone Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Elitone Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Elitone.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Atmofizer Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Atmofizer Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Atmofizer.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Home Shadows Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 07, 2022
Home Shadows Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Homeshadows.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Human Touch Massage Chairs Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 06, 2022
Human Touch Massage Chairs Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Humantouch.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bluetti Portable Power Stations Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 06, 2022
Bluetti Portable Power Stations Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Bluettipower.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Everydose Medication Management Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 06, 2022
Everydose Medication Management Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Everydose.ai
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Vivoo Wellness Tracker Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 06, 2022
Vivoo Wellness Tracker Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Vivoo.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bleu Jour Booth Interview CES Show 2022
Jan 06, 2022
Bleu Jour Booth Interview CES Show 2022
See them at booth 18789 in LVCC Central Hall
Bleujour.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – WHOOSH! CES Show 2022 Booth Interview
Jan 04, 2022
WHOOSH! CES Show 2022 Booth Interview
Whoosh.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Scosche CES Show 2022 Booth Interview
Jan 04, 2022
Scosche CES 2022 Booth Interview
Scosche.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sure Petcare CES Show 2022 Interview
Jan 03, 2022
Surepetcare.com
See them virtually at CES Show 2022 at their website
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Avokadio Wellness Tracker CEO Yunus Konmaz CES Show 2022 Interview
Jan 01, 2022
Avokadio Wellness Tracker CEO Yunus Konmaz CES 2022 Interview
Avokad.io
CES booth #61855
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Run LAPS, Get Strong: Do Discipleship Differently by Dr. J. Calvin Tibbs
Dec 31, 2021
Run LAPS, Get Strong: Do Discipleship Differently by Dr. J. Calvin Tibbs
What if you could discover the joy, power, and benefits of moving beyond the potential of sermons to the power that comes from living the content we consume? The LAPS method helps spiritual content come to life by asking four core questions that kickstart spiritual awareness.
In J. Calvin Tibbs’ Run LAPS, Get Strong, you'll learn how to Do Discipleship Differently through a method that processes spiritual content to help Christian believers level up as disciples. This world is in desperate need of upgraded followers of Christ. Because the hour is late, this moment in human history calls for exponential spiritual growth so that the Lord's work both in and outside of the church building, can maximize our efforts. We must outsmart and outmaneuver the devil. In this book, you'll learn:
How to Run LAPS and Get Strong
Why Doing Discipleship Differently is needed
How to Run LAPS in everyday life
What has been missing in your spiritual journey
As disciples, we are responsible to work the Word of God into our everyday life. People who Run LAPS, Do Discipleship Differently to accomplish this task. Across the faith spectrum, pastors, parishioners, ministers and members Get Strong when they learn to connect these dots, where Faith, Life and Community meet. Seamlessly grow to your next faith level using the Run LAPS, Get Strong model for spiritual acceleration.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Marco Torres, Founder of MarketingBoost.com
Dec 31, 2021
Marco Torres, Founder of MarketingBoost.com
Marketingboost.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Marco Torres, Founder of MarketingBoost.com
MarketingBoost.com - How to Instantly Boost Sales by 60% or More and Turn Buyers Into Loyal Fans With Incentive Based Marketing.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Dog’s World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans by Jessica Pierce, Marc Bekoff
Dec 30, 2021
A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans by Jessica Pierce, Marc Bekoff
From two of the world’s leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people
What would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? A Dog’s World imagines a posthuman future for dogs, revealing how dogs would survive―and possibly even thrive―and explaining how this new and revolutionary perspective can guide how we interact with dogs now.
Drawing on biology, ecology, and the latest findings on the lives and behavior of dogs and their wild relatives, Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff―two of today’s most innovative thinkers about dogs―explore who dogs might become without direct human intervention into breeding, arranged playdates at the dog park, regular feedings, and veterinary care. Pierce and Bekoff show how dogs are quick learners who are highly adaptable and opportunistic, and they offer compelling evidence that dogs already do survive on their own―and could do so in a world without us.
Challenging the notion that dogs would be helpless without their human counterparts, A Dog’s World enables us to understand these independent and remarkably intelligent animals on their own terms.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John Vitti, CEO of VersusGame
Dec 29, 2021
John Vitti, CEO of VersusGame
Versusgame.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Steve Lawrence, Director of The One-Pointed Mind
Dec 26, 2021
Steve Lawrence, Director of The One-Pointed Mind
Theonepointedmind.net
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy by Gayle Jessup White
Dec 24, 2021
Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy by Gayle Jessup White
A Black descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings’ family explores America’s racial reckoning through the prism of her ancestors—both the enslaver and the enslaved.
Gayle Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from her father’s family, that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jefferson—lore she firmly believed, though others did not. For four decades the acclaimed journalist and genealogy enthusiast researched her connection to Thomas Jefferson, to confirm its truth once and for all.
After she was named a Jefferson Studies Fellow, Jessup White discovered her family lore was correct. Poring through photos and documents and pursuing DNA evidence, she learned that not only was she a descendant of Jefferson on his father’s side; she was also the great-great-great-granddaughter of Peter Hemings, Sally Hemings’s brother.
In Reclamation she chronicles her remarkable journey to definitively understand her heritage and reclaim it, and offers a compelling portrait of what it means to be a black woman in America, to pursue the American dream, to reconcile the legacy of racism, and to ensure the nation lives up to the ideals advocated by her legendary ancestor.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Strictly Restaurants Provides Top Tier Restaurant Accounting and Consulting
Dec 23, 2021
Strictly Restaurants Provides Top Tier Restaurant Accounting and Consulting
Strictlyrestaurants.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rewards Bunny Jacky Goh CEO, & Ivaylo Yovkov COO Co-Founders Interview
Dec 22, 2021
Rewards Bunny Jacky Goh CEO, & Ivaylo Yovkov COO Co-Founders Interview
Rewardsbunny.com
Rewards Bunny, a cash-back platform that rewards users for online purchases in crypto or USD. Now, e-consumers can join the meteoric rising cryptocurrency community by simply shopping on the platform with major online retailers.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Andrew Morton, CEO of Bloom Health Partners
Dec 21, 2021
Bloomhealthpartners.com
About Bloom:
Bloom Health Partners, the national occupational health and health-technology company that’s had a huge hand in helping Fortune 500 companies, schools, Hollywood productions, and sporting events, safely reopen. To date, Bloom has built custom covid testing programs for the likes of PepsiCo, Six Flags (all 22 parks in North America), American Airlines, Amazon Studios, Netflix, Apple Studios, Viacom, Live Nation, and many others.
With a new wave of pandemic uncertainty brought about by the Omicron variant, discussions around vaccine and testing mandates, an abundance of new home Covid testing options, I wanted to offer up interviews with Bloom’s CEO, Andrew Morton. He can help shed light on what the future of work, school, and entertainment might look like, based on Bloom’s proven track record. He can also discuss the importance of implementing ongoing testing programs across industries, as new variants continue to surface.
Morton was formerly CEO of Maitri Health Technologies—a global healthcare supply platform out of Canada—and oversaw the acquisition of Bloom Health by Maitri in July 2021. The $20 million deal, which brought together Maitri’s innovative cloud strategy for safe workplaces and Bloom Health’s occupational health system, has proven successful in helping organizations of all types return to work intelligently and maintain long-term operations.
Bloom’s founder and CEO Andrew Morton launched the company at the onset of the pandemic when covid testing was scarce and inconvenient, and the outlook for the economy was incredibly bleak. The company now has the resources to scale their development of pop-up modular testing laboratories, which gives them the control and flexibility necessary to carry out workable covid plans for clients across a range of industries.
Additionally, in November, they announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Montgomery Public Schools, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health, to offer free and voluntary COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leon Kuperman, Co-Founder and CTO of CAST.AI
Dec 20, 2021
Leon Kuperman, Co-Founder and CTO of CAST.AI
cast.ai
CAST AI combines instant AI-driven cloud optimization with Kubernetes. It’s one platform that cuts your cloud bill in half, boosts the power of DevOps 10X, and guarantees business continuity by preventing downtime.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – We the Leader: Build a Team of Equals Who All Lead AND Follow to Drive Creativity and Innovation by Jeffrey Spahn
Dec 17, 2021
We the Leader: Build a Team of Equals Who All Lead AND Follow to Drive Creativity and Innovation by Jeffrey Spahn
Lead your company to success in the age of disruption with this groundbreaking new leadership paradigm
We live in a constantly changing world with new technologies introduced daily, perpetual connectivity, and relentless pressures to do more, faster, better. No one understands this better than business leaders, who must navigate change personally while simultaneously guiding their organization at the same time.
We the Leader provides a solution to this dilemma: Approach leadership as a collective art. That’s the guiding principle behind Jeffrey Spahn’s approach to creating sustained innovation within organizations. Spahn has guided myriad companies toward a more solid leadership foundation, and in this eye-opening guide, he shares his most powerful wisdom and shows you how to apply it to your own business.
Moving beyond the traditional model of top-down leadership, Spahn has created a foundation for an organizational culture that benefits from collective energy, curious conviction, and solid, actionable goals. You’ll find enlightening guidance on such principles as:
Collective flow―being driven by an energy beyond the limits of individuals
Panarchy―navigating the emerging terrain of collective leadership
Simultaneity―accessing collective flow by leading and following in the same action
Consilience―embracing opposing viewpoints as an opportunity to make a difference through differences
Filled with case studies of Spahn’s work with industry-leading companies and an effective decision-making process rooted in these principles, We the Leader represents the next step in the evolution of leadership―a fresh-eyed new way forward for your organization.
We the Leader represents a seismic shift in the evolution of leadership theory and practice. By implementing this innovative practice built on diversity, equity, inclusion, any organization can drive consistent winning results with ingenuity and speed.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amal the Thirsty Gamal: A Christmas Tale by Robert A. Schorr
Dec 11, 2021
Amal the Thirsty Gamal: A Christmas Tale by Robert A. Schorr
Amal the Thirsty Gamal is for every child who might be struggling with how he or she is perceived by others. (Oh yes, camels care about that, too!) Our little hero has spent too many years listening to all the wrong voices and thinking all the wrong things: about his hump, about his appearance, about himself. But―oh!―get ready! Because “wise men” have joined this particular caravan journey, and when one of them speaks up around the campfire one night, everything changes for little Amal the Gamal!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – BrandFace for Entrepreneurs UPDATED: Be the Face of Your Business & a Star in Your Industry by Tonya Eberhart, Michael Carr
Dec 10, 2021
BrandFace for Entrepreneurs UPDATED: Be the Face of Your Business & a Star in Your Industry by Tonya Eberhart, Michael Carr
Brandfacestar.com
People don’t do business with a logo. They do business with a person.Marketing yourself as an entrepreneur and the face of your business has become more complex. New marketing tools and platforms are being introduced almost daily. In order to break through the clutter and noise, you must define your point of differentiation and learn to develop and display your unique personal brand in a powerful, memorable way. When that happens, you’ll not only stand out among your competitors, you’ll attract ideal customers and make your marketing work for you in ways you’ve never dreamed possible.In this book, you’ll learn many of the principles and tactics we’ve used to position and market our clients for success, such as: • How to Become a Recognized Authority in Your Industry…even if no one knows who you are right now
• How to Develop an Attractor Factor That Naturally Appeals to Your Ideal Customers…so you can work smarter, not harder
• How to Stop the Cycle of Poor Prospecting and Become a Sought After Expert…without the arrogance that can turn prospects away
• How to Use Today’s Marketing Tools Differently…and avoid the same vanilla marketing tactics your competitors are using
• How to Set Yourself Up for Long Term Success…regardless of the ups and downs of your industry
About the Co-Author:BrandFace for Entrepreneurs is the fourth book in the BrandFace series and is co-authored by Michael Carr, entrepreneur and America’s Top Selling Real Estate Auctioneer. Michael has been licensed in as many as 31 states in the continental U.S. as both a real estate broker and an auctioneer. He has been actively involved in the sale of over 78,000 homes and has conducted over 8,300 auctions in the last 27 years. This book includes Michael’s experiences and advice as the face of his own brand.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Liberty Is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution by Woody Holton
Dec 08, 2021
Liberty Is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution by Woody Holton
A sweeping reassessment of the American Revolution, showing how the Founders were influenced by overlooked Americans—women, Native Americans, African Americans, and religious dissenters.
Using more than a thousand eyewitness accounts, Liberty Is Sweet explores countless connections between the Patriots of 1776 and other Americans whose passion for freedom often brought them into conflict with the Founding Fathers. “It is all one story,” prizewinning historian Woody Holton writes.
Holton describes the origins and crucial battles of the Revolution from Lexington and Concord to the British surrender at Yorktown, always focusing on marginalized Americans—enslaved Africans and African Americans, Native Americans, women, and dissenters—and on overlooked factors such as weather, North America’s unique geography, chance, misperception, attempts to manipulate public opinion, and (most of all) disease. Thousands of enslaved Americans exploited the chaos of war to obtain their own freedom, while others were given away as enlistment bounties to whites. Women provided material support for the troops, sewing clothes for soldiers and in some cases taking part in the fighting. Both sides courted native people and mimicked their tactics.
Liberty Is Sweet gives us our most complete account of the American Revolution, from its origins on the frontiers and in the Atlantic ports to the creation of the Constitution. Offering surprises at every turn—for example, Holton makes a convincing case that Britain never had a chance of winning the war—this majestic history revivifies a story we thought we already knew.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CONQUERING Criticism: Pains and Actionable Steps to Help CONQUER the Fear of Judgement by Emanuel Svechinsky
Dec 03, 2021
CONQUERING Criticism: Pains and Actionable Steps to Help CONQUER the Fear of Judgement by Emanuel Svechinsky
We are all subject to criticism. Every single day of our lives. Whether we like it or not. Whether we notice it or not. We get criticized for everything we do.
The real problem is that most of us do not know what to do when criticized. That is why we start to lack self-belief and care so much about the opinions of others.
This book will teach you everything you need to know about criticism and the exact steps to take to CONQUER it for good.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving by Amy E Herman
Dec 01, 2021
Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving by Amy E Herman
With Amy Herman’s Fixed., we now have access to what the FBI, NATO, the State Department, Interpol, Scotland Yard, and many more organizations and their leaders have been using to solve their most intractable problems.
Demonstrating a powerful paradigm shift for finding solutions, Herman teaches us to see things differently, using art to challenge our default thinking and open up possibilities otherwise overlooked. Her unexpected, insightful, and often delightful methodology is sought after by leaders and professionals for whom failure is catastrophic. Luckily for us, these tactics work— no matter the problem’s scale or complexity. And we don’t need an art degree or previous knowledge about art to benefit from her approach, only a willingness to open our eyes and our minds. Yes, things go wrong all the time. What matters most is what we do to fix them.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Rule of 26 For Service-Based Businesses: Three Steps to Doubling Website Revenue by Michael Buzinski
Nov 30, 2021
The Rule of 26 For Service-Based Businesses: Three Steps to Doubling Website Revenue by Michael Buzinski
Buzzworthy.biz
Have you ever asked yourself, “Self, why is digital marketing so complex for service-based businesses?”
Digital marketing is made complex by two main factors.
The intricacies marketing agencies create to measure success for large enterprise companies.
The plethora of tactics and tools available to obtain enterprise marketing goals.
Neither completely pertains nor scales down to the needs of small or medium-sized businesses, and less so for service-based businesses. Michael Buzinski shows you the path to doubling your website revenue using the Rule of 26. In this easy-to-read guide to simplifying your website marketing plan, you will learn...
The only three key performance indicators (KPIs) you need to track when marketing your website.
The three clear objectives that will double your website revenue.
How to leverage both earned and paid website marketing tactics without needing to be a marketing genius.
Simple strategies that increase your revenue without proportionately increasing your workload.
Stop guessing about how to make your website work for you. Leverage the Rule of 26 to grow your business by working smarter, not harder. Using Michael’s clear and precise three-step website marketing plan will drastically increase the leads garnered from your website and help you get paid what you are worth.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Letters To Our Younger Selves: A Combat Manual For Mindful Living by F. Martino M.S. Ph.D., Justin R. Miller Ph.D., Nathan Gerowitz D.C.
Nov 27, 2021
Letters To Our Younger Selves: A Combat Manual For Mindful Living by F. Martino M.S. Ph.D., Justin R. Miller Ph.D., Nathan Gerowitz D.C.
Paul, Nate, and Justin are professionals who have achieved success through little more than hard work, perseverance, and getting some good advice along the way. Their path to success was far from a smooth ride, and all of them have learned some painful but essential lessons. They would like to share some of these lessons as well a few mistakes they made through the telling of humorous, sometimes tragic, but always honest stories. The topics covered in this book include several universal rites of passage such as struggling, failure, finding purpose, and generating fulfillment
Each chapter in this book is succinct and reads like a "combat manual" for mindful living. Ideal for any young professional or new college graduate, the advice contained in this book is timeless, encouraging, and applicable to life. Sometimes sarcastic and sometimes serious, the authors never stray from the central theme; don't take yourself too seriously.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fine Dining: The Secrets Behind Restaurant Industry By Jack Rasmussen
Nov 25, 2021
Fine Dining: The Secrets Behind Restaurant Industry By Jack Rasmussen
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fine-dining-secrets-behind-restaurant-industry#/
In this book, you'll learn that you do not have to be special to become a restauranteur, you just need to capitalize off your love for food and creativity in your concept to curate a concept that can scale and serve your community. You'll also learn that a restaurant is not just about the food. You'll hear stories about...
Daniel Humm- who changed his once “meat lovers” restaurant Eleven Madison Park into a vegan sensation.
Dino Tekdemir- who opened up three Bay Area restaurants after arriving in California from Turkey with no money, no allies, and a short stint in jail.
Bestia and Bavel- LA famed restaurants that incorporated takeout during the pandemic to survive, even though they are known for their classic fresh dishes that are made seconds before being served to a customer.
Readers will love this book if they are enthusiastic about food, have an interest in entrepreneurship, or have a want to learn more about the world of restaurants.
Readers will gain insight into several aspects of the restaurant industry, learning from a holistic standpoint about the many restaurants they may have visited but had never looked at from a behind-the-scenes point of view. This book will help to highlight the many concepts and hard work that goes into the creation and maintenance of the restaurant industry, and is a statement about the importance of the restaurant industry and how big of a role it plays in our world.
Food has become such a vital part of life, and this book gives restaurants and chefs the spotlight they deserve for creating such amazing eateries for us to enjoy.
Fine Dining: The Secrets Behind the Restaurant Industry is a nonfiction book that speaks to restauranteurs, elite chefs, aspiring restaurant owners, foodies, or anyone who may be interested in learning more about the restaurant industry, business, and the world of startups.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tonight We Bombed the U.S. Capitol: The Explosive Story of M19, America’s First Female Terrorist Group by William Rosenau
Nov 24, 2021
Tonight We Bombed the U.S. Capitol: The Explosive Story of M19, America's First Female Terrorist Group by William Rosenau
“A deeply-researched and well-written account of” (Peter Bergen, author of United States of Jihad) M19—the first and only domestic terrorist group founded and led by women—as they waged a violent war against racism, sexism, and imperialism in Ronald Reagan’s America.
1981: Ronald Reagan declared that it is “morning in America” but a small band of well-educated women were planning to combat the status quo at any cost.
Having spent their entire adult lives embroiled in political struggles—Vietnam War protests, Hispanic, Native American, and Black liberation, and more—these women had determined that it was time for a final stand. They might not be able to overthrow the government, but they could certainly disrupt it.
Together, they formed the May 19th Communist Organization, or “M19,” a name derived from the birthday shared by Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh, two of their revolutionary idols. Together, these six women carried out some of the most shocking operations in the history of domestic terrorism—from prison breakouts and murderous armed robberies to a bombing campaign that wreaked havoc on the nation’s capital, its military installations, and New York City.
For the first time, the full, fascinating, and terrifying story of M19 is explored by Cold War historian and counterterrorism expert William Rosenau in this “gripping account of this hitherto forgotten terrorist campaign” (Bruce Hoffman, author of Inside Terrorism). Three decades may have passed since these women fought what they saw as an essential battle for self-determination and dignity, but we’re still struggling to decipher which side of history their actions fall on and what we should learn from their motivations.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brodie Kern, Founder of Wake Up Wealthy
Nov 22, 2021
Brodie Kern, Founder of Wake Up Wealthy
Wakeupwealthy.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management by Penelope Przekop
Nov 21, 2021
5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management by Penelope Przekop
Industries across the globe manufacture products and provide services that you deem 5-star worthy; their goal is to satisfy your needs and desires. They follow the proven science of quality management to make that happen because it is common sense, and its effectiveness is irrefutable. 5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management provides common-sense, strategic context for personally implementing quality concepts that reflect your goals as well as your own definition of a 5-star life and career.
This book provides the following benefits:
Explains how the science of quality management can ensure customer satisfaction, which is what industry uses to gauge the quality of products and services.
Relates that explanation to you on a personal level including how the basic concepts and components of the science apply to your career/job, the path it has taken, and can take.
Challenges you to identify your authentic needs and desires following the thorough process, research methodology, and data analysis corporations rely on to understand their customers. It tells you how to do all of that, and provides a unique tool to help you gather and analyze the right type of data and information.
Clarifies the critical role that controlled systems and processes play in the science of quality management, the role they play in the personal application of quality management, and their surprising power to ensure intended outcomes.
Explains how to apply the proven decision-making methodology (used by industry) to identify the best possible process that leads to the career you deem as 5-star worthy, and to address the career elements that will satisfy your authentic needs and desires.
Relays how risk-based decision-making is key not only to identifying a process that ensures success but also to addressing the unexpected curveballs that will surely come your way.
Penelope Przekop built a 30-year career around the science of quality management while struggling to overcome the uniquely disturbing childhood she shared with her brother. Along the way, she internalized the science used to build quality into products and services and discovered how it can be personally applied to build and manage not only the quality of a career but also the quality of a life.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts by Kirsten Powers
Nov 19, 2021
Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts by Kirsten Powers
The CNN senior political analyst, USA Today columnist and NYT bestselling author offers a path to navigating the toxic division in our culture without compromising our convictions and emotional well-being, based on her experience as a journalist during the Trump era, interviews with experts, and research on what leads people to actually change their minds.
For years, Kirsten Powers has been center stage for many of our nation's most searing political and cultural battles as a columnist, TV analyst, and one-time participant in the thunderdome of Twitter. On a good day, there will be civil disagreement. On a bad day, it's all-out trench warfare--nothing but a cycle of outrage and self-righteousness. More and more, Powers finds herself wondering, along with countless Americans: How are we to cope with this non-stop madness?
In Saving Grace, Powers writes with wit and insight about our country's poisonous political discourse, chronicling the efforts she's made to stay grounded and preserve her sanity in a post-truth era that has driven many of us to the edge. She draws on lessons offered by faith leaders, therapists, theologians, social scientists, and activists working for change today. She dismantles the widespread misconception that grace means being nice, letting people get away with harmful behavior, or choosing neutrality in the name of peace. Grace, she argues, is anything but an act of surrender; instead, it is a kinetic and transformative force.
Saving Grace offers a template for a different kind of America, one where we can engage with people who hold opposing views without sacrificing our values or our passionate beliefs in the causes we care about. It's a culture that embraces repentance and repair, a process through which those who have caused harm can take responsibility and work toward righting the wrongs in which they have participated. It's a place where we're empowered to see the possibility in other people, even people who are driving us nuts.
Provocative, original, and filled with deep wisdom, Saving Grace is an essential read for anyone engaged in the struggle to live compassionately in an era of relentless demonization and division.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA by Tim Mak
Nov 17, 2021
Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA by Tim Mak
A blistering exposé of the National Rifle Association, revealing its people, power, corruption, and ongoing downfall, from acclaimed NPR investigative reporter Tim Mak
“Tenacious, careful and incisive.”—Jonathan Swan • “Deeply and meticulously reported, colorfully and precisely written.”—Olivia Nuzzi • “Nonstop revelations are told with gripping detail and intimate insider knowledge.”—David Frum • “Fantastic.”—Chris Hayes
The NRA once compelled respect—even fear—from Republicans and Democrats alike. Once a grassroots club dedicated to gun safety, the NRA ballooned into a powerful lobbyist organization that maintained an iron hold on gun legislation in America. This influential nonprofit raised millions in small fees from members across the country, which funded hidden, lavish lifestyles of designer suits, private jets and yachts, martini lunches and Champagne dinners—while the group manipulated legislators and flirted with a Russian spy.
Yet in 2012, the NRA’s grip on Washington began to loosen in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary. Facing nationwide outrage, NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre gave a speech claiming the solution was not fewer guns, but more guns, in schools. The group’s rhetoric only escalated from there, a misstep that sparked a backlash and invited the scrutiny of the government.
Unveiled here for the first time ever are surprising, revelatory details spotlighting decades of poor leadership and mismanagement by LaPierre; the NRA’s long association with marketing firm Ackerman-McQueen; NRA executives’ 2015 trip to Moscow, a by-invitation affair packed with meetings with Russian government officials, diplomats, and oligarchs seeking influence in American politics; as well as the power struggle between LaPierre and former NRA president Oliver North that fractured the organization.
Misfire is the result of a four-year investigation by journalist Tim Mak, who scoured thousands of pages of never-before-publicized documents and cultivated dozens of confidential sources inside the NRA's orbit to paint a vivid picture of the gun group's rampant corruption and slow decline, marking a sea change in the battle over gun rights and control in America.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Eagles of Heart Mountain: A True Story of Football, Incarceration, and Resistance in World War II America by Bradford Pearson
Nov 16, 2021
The Eagles of Heart Mountain: A True Story of Football, Incarceration, and Resistance in World War II America by Bradford Pearson
In the spring of 1942, the United States government forced 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona and sent them to incarceration camps across the West. Nearly 14,000 of them landed on the outskirts of Cody, Wyoming, at the base of Heart Mountain.
Behind barbed wire fences, they faced racism, cruelty, and frozen winters. Trying to recreate comforts from home, they established Buddhist temples and sumo wrestling pits. Kabuki performances drew hundreds of spectators—yet there was little hope.
That is, until the fall of 1943, when the camp’s high school football team, the Eagles, started its first season and finished it undefeated, crushing the competition from nearby, predominantly white high schools. Amid all this excitement, American politics continued to disrupt their lives as the federal government drafted men from the camps for the front lines—including some of the Eagles. As the team’s second season kicked off, the young men faced a choice to either join the Army or resist the draft. Teammates were divided, and some were jailed for their decisions.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Odile Faludi, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator and Accountability Coach
Nov 14, 2021
Odile Faludi, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator and Accountability Coach
Odile Faludi is a cold calling expert but she hates the words, “cold calling.” Odile says, “It is all about Kick Starting a Client Conversation.” When you have the right mindset the dialogue flows differently.
She is trained in “Crucial Conversations” through Vitalsmarts. They have helped 300 of the Fortune 500 companies realise significant results using a proven method for driving rapid, sustainable, and measurable change in behaviours.
Odile Faludi has worked in the not-for-profit, real estate, and management consultancy space for the last 15 years. She has a proven track record of opening doors of top-level executives in the ASX 200 list of companies in Australia. With her fearless but friendly approach, she successfully facilitated a small team of management consultancy experts to secure a 2.2 million dollar deal. Furthermore, because of her proven success, as a result, she has been able to duplicate and repeat this process of entry time and time again. Finally, in addition, her initial entry point is always a cold call.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – They Called Us “Lucky”: The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War’s Hardest Hit Unit by Ruben Gallego, Jim DeFelice
Nov 13, 2021
They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit by Ruben Gallego, Jim DeFelice
From the Arizona Congressman, a 21st-century Band of Brothers chronicling the eternal bonds forged between the Marines of Lima Company, the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq War
At first, they were “Lucky Lima.” Infantryman Ruben Gallego and his brothers in Lima Company—3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, young men drawn from blue-collar towns, immigrant households, Navajo reservations—returned unscathed on patrol after patrol through the increasingly violent al Anbar region of Iraq, looking for weapons caches and insurgents trying to destabilize the nascent Iraqi government. After two months in Iraq, Lima didn't have a casualty, not a single Purple Heart, no injury worse than a blister. Lucky Lima.
Then, in May 2005, Lima’s fortunes flipped. Unknown to Ruben and his fellow grunts, al Anbar had recently become a haven for al Qaeda in Mesopotamia. The bin Laden-sponsored group had recruited radicals from all over the world for jihad against the Americans. On one fateful day, they were lured into a death house; the ambush cost the lives of two men, including a platoon sergeant. Two days later, Ruben’s best friend, Jonathon Grant, died in an IED attack, along with several others. Events worsened from there. A disastrous operation in Haditha in August claimed the lives of thirteen Marines when an IED destroyed their amphibious vehicle. It was the worst single-day loss for the Marines since the 1983 Beirut bombings. By the time 3/25 went home in November, it had lost more men than any other single unit in the war. Forty-six Marines and two Navy Corpsmen serving with the battalion in Iraq were killed in action during their roughly nine-month activation.
They Called Us “Lucky” details Ruben Gallego’s journey and includes harrowing accounts of some of the war’s most costly battles. It details the struggles and the successes of Ruben—now a member of Congress—and the rest of Lima Company following Iraq, examining the complicated matter of PTSD. And it serves as a tribute to Ruben’s fallen comrades, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brian Hack and Brit Woyma, Co-Founders of Wheretobuy.io Interview
Nov 11, 2021
Brian Hack and Brit Woyma, Co-Founders of Wheretobuy.io Interview
Wheretobuy.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cameron McCarthy, CEO & Founder of Westock.io
Nov 10, 2021
Cameron McCarthy, CEO & Founder of Westock.io
Westock.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community by Adam Russell Taylor
Nov 08, 2021
A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community by Adam Russell Taylor
America is at a pivotal crossroads. The soul of our nation is at stake and in peril. A new public narrative is needed to unite Americans around common values and to counter the increasing discord and acrimony in our politics and culture. The process of healing and creating a more perfect union in our nation must start now. The moral vision of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Beloved Community, which animated and galvanized the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, provides a hopeful way forward.
In A More Perfect Union, Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners, reimagines a contemporary version of the Beloved Community that will inspire and unite Americans across generations, geographic and class divides, racial and gender differences, faith traditions, and ideological leanings. In the Beloved Community, neither privilege nor punishment is tied to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or economic status, and everyone is able to realize their full potential and thrive. Building the Beloved Community requires living out a series of commitments, such as true equality, radical welcome, transformational interdependence, E Pluribus Unum (""out of many, one""), environmental stewardship, nonviolence, and economic equity. By building the Beloved Community we unify the country around a shared moral vision that transcends ideology and partisanship, tapping into our most sacred civic and religious values, enabling our nation to live up to its best ideals and realize a more perfect union.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dave Erickson, CEO of ScreamingBox
Nov 07, 2021
Dave Erickson, CEO of ScreamingBox
Screamingbox.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Land of Cockaigne by Jeffrey Lewis
Nov 06, 2021
Land of Cockaigne by Jeffrey Lewis
A novel written as a sharp parable of American society, addressing love, purpose, discrimination, and poverty.
In Jeffrey Lewis’s novel, the Land of Cockaigne, once an old medieval peasants’ vision of a sensual paradise on earth, is reimagined as a plot on the coast of Maine. In efforts to assuage their grief over their son’s death and to make meaning of his life, Walter Rath and Catherine Gray build what they hope will be a version of paradise for a group of young men from the Bronx. As Walter and Catherine work to reinvent this land, formerly a summer resort, the surrounding town of Sneeds Harbor proves resistant. The residents’ well-meaning doubts lead to well-hidden threats, and the Raths’ marriage unravels as Walter loses faith in democracy. Meanwhile, the Bronx boys, who have only ever known the city, try to navigate this new land that is completely alien to them. Written as a parable of contemporary American society, Land of Cockaigne is by turns furious, funny, subversive, tragic, and horrifying. Faced with the question of what to do amid disastrous times, Walter Rath offers a clue: Love is an action, not a feeling. Once you go down this path of faith, there is much to be done.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Fight Racism Young Reader’s Edition: A Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice by Jemar Tisby
Nov 04, 2021
How to Fight Racism Young Reader's Edition: A Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice by Jemar Tisby
Racism and social justice are important topics kids are dealing with today. In this adaptation of How to Fight Racism for young readers ages 8-12, Dr. Jemar Tisby helps kids understand how everyday prejudice affects them and what they can do to create social change. Inside, he explains the history of racism in America and why it is so prevalent, as well as uses Christian principles to provide practical tools and advice kids can use to develop and maintain an anti-racist mindset and make a positive difference in the world.
Racism is pervasive in today's world, and in the wake of protests and a call for change, many kids are eager to confront it but aren’t always sure how. Jemar Tisby, author of How to Fight Racism and The Color of Compromise, believes we need to move beyond mere discussions about racism and begin equipping young people with the practical tools to fight against it.
In How to Fight Racism Young Reader’s Edition, Dr. Tisby uses history to explore how racism has affected America since before its founding and how it’s continued to grow, as well as examines how true social justice is rooted in the Christian faith. In a format that provides kids with a handbook for pursuing racial justice, readers ages 8-12 will discover:
hands-on suggestions and real-world examples of change they can put into action
practical ideas for confronting racism in their everyday lives, and how they can use Christian values to change the narrative around race
the ARC of racial justice—Awareness, Connection, and Relationships—that help form an anti-racist mindset
ways to evaluate their actions and promote biblical principles
Throughout, kids will learn how to ask questions of themselves and their communities as they stand up to racism in all its forms. This book is for anyone who believes it is time to courageously confront the racism we see in our society today.
How to Fight Racism Young Reader’s Edition:
Is ideal for any young person wanting to make a difference in today’s world
Can be used by families and church groups to start meaningful conversations with kids
Is written at a level kids in grades 4 through 6 and beyond can understand
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Lie About the Truck: Survivor, Reality TV, and the Endless Gaze by Sallie Tisdale
Nov 02, 2021
The Lie About the Truck: Survivor, Reality TV, and the Endless Gaze by Sallie Tisdale
The author of the acclaimed Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them) brings “her singular sensibility, her genius for language, her love of our deeply imperfect world” (Karen Karbo, author of In Praise of Difficult Women) to this insightful exploration of reality TV and the shifting definitions of truth in America.
What is the truth?
In a world of fake news and rampant conspiracy theories, the nature of truth has increasingly blurry borders. In this clever and timely cultural commentary, award-winning author Sallie Tisdale tackles this issue by framing it in a familiar way—reality TV, particularly the long-running CBS show Survivor.
With humor and in-depth superfan analysis, Tisdale explores the distinction between suspended disbelief and true authenticity both in how we watch shows like Survivor, and in how we perceive the world around us. With her “bold and wise, galvanizing and grounding” (Chloe Caldwell, author of I’ll Tell You in Person) writing, Tisdale has created an unputdownable, thoroughly entertaining, and groundbreaking book that we will be talking about for years to come.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone by Edward Dolnick
Nov 01, 2021
The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone by Edward Dolnick
The surprising and compelling story of two rival geniuses in an all-out race to decode one of the world’s most famous documents—the Rosetta Stone—and their twenty-year-long battle to solve the mystery of ancient Egypt’s hieroglyphs.
The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous objects in the world, attracting millions of visitors to the British museum ever year, and yet most people don’t really know what it is. Discovered in a pile of rubble in 1799, this slab of stone proved to be the key to unlocking a lost language that baffled scholars for centuries.
Carved in ancient Egypt, the Rosetta Stone carried the same message in different languages—in Greek using Greek letters, and in Egyptian using picture-writing called hieroglyphs. Until its discovery, no one in the world knew how to read the hieroglyphs that covered every temple and text and statue in Egypt.
Dominating the world for thirty centuries, ancient Egypt was the mightiest empire the world had ever known, yet everything about it—the pyramids, mummies, the Sphinx—was shrouded in mystery. Whoever was able to decipher the Rosetta Stone, and learn how to read hieroglyphs, would solve that mystery and fling open a door that had been locked for two thousand years.
Two brilliant rivals set out to win that prize. One was English, the other French, at a time when England and France were enemies and the world’s two great superpowers. The Writing of the Gods chronicles this high-stakes intellectual race in which the winner would win glory for both himself and his nation. A riveting portrait of empires both ancient and modern, this is an unparalleled look at the culture and history of ancient Egypt and a fascinating, fast-paced story of human folly and discovery unlike any other.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – B.L.U.E. Print To Your Best Retirement: How to Access Your Retirement Account Penalty and Tax-Free by Daniel Blue
Oct 31, 2021
B.L.U.E. Print To Your Best Retirement: How to Access Your Retirement Account Penalty and Tax-Free by Daniel Blue
Danielblue.me
We have been conditioned to think a certain way for a long time. Work a 9-5 job. Set up a 401k. Work for 40 years and hope things work out. Does not sound like there is a whole lot of control and freedom living your life that way right?
Unfortunately, society has rigged the game against you and made it harder for you to win with your finances. This is because the way our school system is set up and the way Wall Street is structured. What if there were some money based strategies that are not being explained to you that could really provide a ton of financial benefits to you so you could have a peace of mind when it comes to your money?
Inside this book you will find:
How to grow your money tax free inside AND outside the stock market
How to pay off your high interest debt
How to get funding for your business without a credit check or income verification
How to know EXACTLY how much money you are paying in fees for your retirement account
This book will provide you an alternative way to view your finances and give you the knowledge and insight on what a very small percentage of Americans are currently doing with their money. Most of what is talked about inside this book you won't ever hear your financial adviser or CPA mention to you.
If you want to learn how to build your money, learn about your money, utilize your money and enjoy your money so you can live a life in having your best retirement, this book is for you!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power by Jacob Helberg
Oct 29, 2021
The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power by Jacob Helberg
From the former news policy lead at Google, an urgent and groundbreaking account of the high-stakes global cyberwar brewing between Western democracies and the autocracies of China and Russia that could potentially crush democracy.
From 2016 to 2020, Jacob Helberg led Google’s global internal product policy efforts to combat disinformation and foreign interference. During this time, he found himself in the midst of what can only be described as a quickly escalating two-front technology cold war between democracy and autocracy.
On the front-end, we’re fighting to control the software—applications, news information, social media platforms, and more—of what we see on the screens of our computers, tablets, and phones, a clash which started out primarily with Russia but now increasingly includes China and Iran. Even more ominously, we’re also engaged in a hidden back-end battle—largely with China—to control the Internet’s hardware, which includes devices like cellular phones, satellites, fiber-optic cables, and 5G networks.
This tech-fueled war will shape the world’s balance of power for the coming century as autocracies exploit twenty-first-century methods to re-divide the world into twentieth century-style spheres of influence. Helberg cautions that the spoils of this fight are power over every meaningful aspect of our lives, including our economy, our infrastructure, our national security, and ultimately, our national sovereignty. Without a firm partnership with the government, Silicon Valley is unable to protect democracy from the autocrats looking to sabotage it from Beijing to Moscow and Tehran. The stakes of the ongoing cyberwar are no less than our nation’s capacity to chart its own future, the freedom of our democratic allies, and even the ability of each of us to control our own fates, Helberg says. And time is quickly running out.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma by Michael Anthony
Oct 29, 2021
Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma by Michael Anthony
I wrote this book because it is the book that I needed when I started my journey to both understanding and overcoming my traumatic past. When I started I never expected what it would become.The short version is this: I come from a dark place, my ACE score is ten, and I attempted to take my own life twice, not to mention being morbidly obese and a drug addict at 12 years old. Today, I am happy, healthy, and driven towards being my best self every day. Why? Because I choose to Think Unbroken.I have taken the tools and science from countless hours and years of education, mentorship, therapy, trial and error, and plain and simple dedication to my health, and distilled them down into a palatable book that is less about my story, and more about how to change your mindset through real world exercises and understanding.The world likes to label people who come from nothing as "broken." I don't believe that about trauma survivors. I believe that we simply have not had the right heroes and teachers to follow. We are not broken. What started as a simple blog post has turned into a guide and dare I say a companion to be by your side as you walk into the depths of self-actualization and healing. I hope that you will find what I found in this book and that is hope, understanding, reflection, shift, honesty, and a spark.The impact of childhood trauma and abuse can forever alter the course of history. Throughout generations, countless children have been hurt by those that are meant to care for them. Yet, in society once those children turn to adults the impacts of child abuse are often discounted and spoken to with the frame of ‘that was years ago” or “it’s time to get over it.” The reality is that we are at the core a collection of all of our experiences leading up to this very moment. If the childhood trauma survivor’s foundation is built atop a volcano, then sooner or later it will be engulfed. Childhood trauma and abuse is the elephant in the room of societies mental health epidemic, and most people don’t know how to understand the role that trauma has played in their life.When I sat down to craft the baseline of The Think Unbroken book, I did so intending to create something that would be a testimony to the undeniable will of the human mindset. For generations, the world has been plagued by the ramifications of the effects of Child Trauma, and like millions of childhood trauma survivors, I was stuck in The Vortex. My life in a word was a disaster. I was an addict of undeniable proportions, I was morbidly obese and suffocating under the weight of my past. Think Unbroken is not only a guide to helping other Trauma Survivors find their way out of The Vortex, but it is also the cornerstone to how I changed my life. I am, in essence, a product of my product, and I believe that Think Unbroken is the key to taking the first steps in overcoming the effects of childhood trauma.This book will expose you to possibility through mindset, palatable understandings of self, and a step by step guide to discovering out how to place the first piece of the puzzle on the table. What you will find in Think Unbroken is not just my story, but a reflection of the possibilities that can become a reality when you understand that Mindset is Everything. Childhood trauma took everything from me, but I took everything back, and so can you.“THOUGH TRAUMA MAY BE OUR FOUNDATION IT IS NOT OUR FUTURE.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Nameless Ones: A Thriller (19) (Charlie Parker) by John Connolly
Oct 27, 2021
The Nameless Ones: A Thriller (19) (Charlie Parker) by John Connolly
From the international and instant New York Times bestselling author of The Dirty South, the white-knuckled Charlie Parker series returns with this heart-pounding race to hunt down the deadliest of war criminals.
In Amsterdam, four bodies, violently butchered, are discovered in a canal house, the remains of friends and confidantes of the assassin known only as Louis.
The men responsible for the murders are Serbian war criminals. They believe they can escape retribution by retreating to their homeland.
They are wrong.
For Louis has come to Europe to hunt them down: five killers to be found and punished before they can vanish into thin air.
There is just one problem.
The sixth.
With John Connolly’s trademark “dark, haunting, and beautifully told” (Booklist) prose and breathless twists and turns, The Nameless Ones is an unputdownable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mark Villareal, Business Coach & Consultant, Leadership Trainer, Speaker, 3x International Best-Selling Author
Oct 26, 2021
Mark Villareal, Business Coach & Consultant, Leadership Trainer, Speaker, 3x International Best-Selling Author
Markvillareal.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather by Mark Seal
Oct 24, 2021
Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather by Mark Seal
The behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.
The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes conflicting, but always compelling. Mark Seal sifts through the evidence, has extensive new conversations with director Francis Ford Coppola and several heretofore silent sources, and complements them with colorful interviews with key players including actors Al Pacino, James Caan, Talia Shire, and others for irresistible insights into how the movie whose success some initially doubted roared to glory.
On top of the usual complications of filmmaking, the creators of The Godfather had to contend with the real-life members of its subject matter: the Mob. During production of the movie, location permits were inexplicably revoked, author Mario Puzo got into a public brawl with an irate Frank Sinatra, producer Al Ruddy’s car was found riddled with bullets, men with “connections” vied to be in the cast, and some were given film roles.
As Seal notes, this is the tale of “a classic movie that revolutionized filmmaking, saved Paramount Pictures, minted a new generation of movie stars, made its struggling author Mario Puzo rich and famous, and sparked a war between two of the mightiest powers in America: the sharks of Hollywood and the highest echelons of the Mob.”
Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli is the lively and complete story of how a masterpiece was made, perfect for anyone who loves the movies.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Geckos & Guns: The Pakistan Years by Sharon Bazant
Oct 24, 2021
Geckos & Guns: The Pakistan Years by Sharon Bazant
Geckos & Guns: The Pakistan Years is the latest installment of Sharon Bazant's riveting travel memoirs. Following on the heels of her 2019, Nine Years in Bangkok: Lessons Learned, this new title Geckos & Guns tells of the time before Bangkok. It is a prequel that follows the first impulses of the Bazant family to break out of the mold, to leave their comfortable Canada home. With two teens in tow, they took a "hardship" posting for the United Nations in Islamabad. The book opens with Sharon and the kids joining Wayne in January 1991 and chronicles their five year stay there. Bazant brings her gift for detail to the story and paints a beautiful backdrop with her words.
Where Nine Years in Bangkok is a tale of Bazant's personal soul journey, the focus of Geckos & Guns is the Bazant family's time in Pakistan-a time of adjusting to new and different surroundings, of embracing cultural differences, and of recognizing imminent danger. In the five years the Bazant family spent in Pakistan, they learned to love the temperate climate and the stark beauty of the countryside, the spicy curries and the exotic weddings, but they also learned to negotiate constant power cuts, flash floods, trips into opium country, bombings, a family emergency and more.
Bazant says, "I see each one of us clearly-our 'selves' of the past. I think about our experiences, some awe-inspiring, some traumatic, and the decisions we made that forged our future paths. We were younger more optimistic versions of ourselves. Did we make mistakes? Yes. Did we take some wrong turns? Yes. Did some of this form our future selves? Yes. The big question is: Would I do things differently if given the chance? I don't know. We all did the best we could at the time."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Superpowers for Good: The Skills You Can Master to Leave Your Mark on the World by Devin Thorpe
Oct 23, 2021
Superpowers for Good: The Skills You Can Master to Leave Your Mark on the World by Devin Thorpe
Over the past decade, author Devin Thorpe interviewed more than 1,200 people-including Bill Gates-for his podcast. Hundreds of times, he asked, "what is your superpower?" The answers have been so inspiring, he's written this book.
He continues his podcast, seeking inspiration from changemakers. (Visit http: //superpowers4good.com.) The focus will be the lessons you can learn from them. Are they superheroes? They are no more superheroes than patience or optimism are literal superpowers.
For the past decade, Devin worked to align his journalistic writing-much of it for Forbes-with the principles of solutions-oriented journalism, which focuses on repeatable efforts that provide measurable relief to social and environmental problems. This dogma holds that there are no heroes, examining the processes and tools rather than the people wielding them.
Repeatedly, however, Devin found the people were essential to the processes. How do you remove Bill Gates from a story about the Gates Foundation? He isn't a savior. He isn't a Marvel superhero. But there are things you can learn from him.
You can also learn powerful and vital lessons from the BIPOC women featured in the book who have been-and will be-guests on the podcast. With this book, the exploration of superpowers you can use to change the world is just beginning.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Those We Throw Away Are Diamonds: A Refugee’s Search for Home by Mondiant Dogon
Oct 23, 2021
Those We Throw Away Are Diamonds: A Refugee's Search for Home by Mondiant Dogon
A stunning and heartbreaking lens on the global refugee crisis, from a man who faced the very worst of humanity and survived to advocate for displaced people around the world
One day when Mondiant Dogon, a Bagogwe Tutsi born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was only three years old, his father’s lifelong friend, a Hutu man, came to their home with a machete in his hand and warned the family they were to be killed within hours. Dogon’s family fled into the forest, initiating a long and dangerous journey into Rwanda. They made their way to the first of several UN tent cities in which they would spend decades. But their search for a safe haven had just begun.
Hideous violence stalked them in the camps. Even though Rwanda famously has a former refugee for a president in Paul Kagame, refugees in that country face enormous prejudice and acute want. For much of his life, Dogon and his family ate barely enough to keep themselves from starving. He fled back to Congo in search of the better life that had been lost, but there he was imprisoned and left without any option but to become a child soldier.
For most refugees, the camp starts as an oasis but soon becomes quicksand, impossible to leave. Yet Dogon managed to be one of the few refugees he knew to go to college. Though he hid his status from his fellow students out of shame, eventually he would emerge as an advocate for his people.
Rarely do refugees get to tell their own stories. We see them only for a moment, if at all, in flight: Syrians winding through the desert; children searching a Greek shore for their parents; families gathered at the southern border of the United States. But through his writing, Dogon took control of his own narrative and spoke up for forever refugees everywhere.
As Dogon once wrote in a poem, “Those we throw away are diamonds.”
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The First Shots: The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine by Brendan Borrell
Oct 21, 2021
The First Shots: The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine by Brendan Borrell
The full inside story of the high-stakes, global race for the lifesaving vaccine to end the pandemic
Heroic science. Chaotic politics. Billionaire entrepreneurs. Award-winning journalist Brendan Borrell brings the defining story of our times alive through compulsively readable, first-time reporting on the players leading the fight against a vicious virus. The First Shots, soon to be the subject of an HBO limited series with superstar director and producer Adam McKay (Succession, Vice, The Big Short), draws on exclusive, high-level access to weave together the intense vaccine-race conflicts among hard-driving, heroic scientists and the epic rivalries among Washington power players that shaped 18 months of fear, resolve, and triumph.
From infectious disease expert Michael Callahan, an American doctor secretly on the ground in Wuhan in January 2020 to gauge the terrifying ravages of Disease X; to Robert (Dr. Bob) Kadlec, one of Operation Warp Speed’s architects, whose audacious plans for the American people run straight into the buzz saw of the Trump White House factions; to Stéphane Bancel of upstart Moderna Therapeutics going toe-to-toe with pharma behemoth Pfizer, The First Shots lays bare, in a way we have not seen, the full stunning story behind the medical science “moon shot” of our lifetimes.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gated Prey (Eve Ronin, 3) by Lee Goldberg
Oct 20, 2021
Gated Prey (Eve Ronin, 3) by Lee Goldberg
A simple sting operation takes a violent and unexpected turn for Detective Eve Ronin in a gripping thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detective Eve Ronin and her soon-to-retire partner, Duncan Pavone, are running a 24-7 sting in a guard-gated enclave of palatial homes in Calabasas. Their luxury McMansion is a honey trap, set to lure in the violent home invaders terrorizing the community. The trap works, leaving three intruders dead, a body count that nearly includes Eve and Duncan.
Eve’s bosses are eager to declare the case closed, but there are too many unanswered questions for her to let go. Was the trap actually for her, bloody payback for Eve’s very public takedown of a clique of corrupt deputies? Or is there an even deadlier secret lurking behind those opulent gates? Eve’s refusal to back down and her relentless quest for the truth make her both the hunter…and the prey.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Digital Silk Road: China’s Quest to Wire the World and Win the Future by Jonathan E. Hillman
Oct 19, 2021
The Digital Silk Road: China's Quest to Wire the World and Win the Future by Jonathan E. Hillman
An expert on China’s global infrastructure expansion provides an urgent look at the battle to connect and control tomorrow’s networks.
From the ocean floor to outer space, China’s Digital Silk Road aims to wire the world and rewrite the global order. Taking readers on a journey inside China’s surveillance state, rural America, and Africa’s megacities, Jonathan Hillman reveals what China’s expanding digital footprint looks like on the ground and explores the economic and strategic consequences of a future in which all routers lead to Beijing.
If China becomes the world’s chief network operator, it could reap a commercial and strategic windfall, including many advantages currently enjoyed by the United States.
It could reshape global flows of data, finance, and communications to reflect its interests. It could possess an unrivaled understanding of market movements, the deliberations of foreign competitors, and the lives of countless individuals enmeshed in its networks.
However, China’s digital dominance is not yet assured. Beijing remains vulnerable in several key dimensions, the United States and its allies have an opportunity to offer better alternatives, and the rest of the world has a voice. But winning the battle for tomorrow’s networks will require the United States to innovate and take greater risks in emerging markets. Networks create large winners, and this is a contest America cannot afford to lose.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Desperate: An Epic Battle for Clean Water and Justice in Appalachia by Kris Maher
Oct 18, 2021
Desperate: An Epic Battle for Clean Water and Justice in Appalachia by Kris Maher
Erin Brockovich meets Dark Waters in this propulsive and heart-wrenching legal drama set in Appalachian coal country, as one determined lawyer confronts a coal industry giant in a battle over clean drinking water for a West Virginia community—from Wall Street Journal reporter Kris Maher.
For two decades, the water in the taps and wells of Mingo County didn’t look, smell, or taste right. Could it be the root of the health problems—from kidney stones to cancer—in this Appalachian community? Environmental lawyer Kevin Thompson certainly thought so.
For seven years, he waged an epic legal battle against Massey Energy, West Virginia’s most powerful coal company, helmed by CEO Don Blankenship. While Massey’s lawyers worked out of a gray glass office tower in Charleston known as “the Death Star,” Thompson set up shop in a ramshackle hotel in the fading coal town of Williamson. Working with fellow lawyers and a crew of young activists, Thompson would eventually uncover the ruthless shortcuts that put the community’s drinking water at risk.
A respected preacher and his brother, retired coal miners, and women whose families had lived in the area’s coal camps for generations, all put their trust in Thompson when they had nowhere else to turn. As he dug deeper into the mystery of the water along a stretch of road where the violence from the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud still echoes, he was pulled into the darkest corners of Mingo County, risking his finances, his marriage, his career, and even his safety.
Bringing to life a rich cast of characters and the legacy of coal mining in an essential yet often misunderstood part of America, Desperate is a masterful work of investigative reporting about greed and denial, a revealing portrait of a town besieged by hardship and heartbreak, and an inspiring account of one tenacious environmental lawyer’s mission to expose the truth and demand justice.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark
Oct 16, 2021
Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark
Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography • “One of the most beautiful biographies I've ever read." —Glennon Doyle, author of #1 New York Times Bestseller, Untamed
The highly anticipated biography of Sylvia Plath that focuses on her remarkable literary and intellectual achievements, while restoring the woman behind the long-held myths about her life and art.
With a wealth of never-before-accessed materials--including unpublished letters and manuscripts; court, police, and psychiatric records; and new interviews--Heather Clark brings to life the brilliant daughter of Wellesley, Massachusetts who had poetic ambition from a very young age and was an accomplished, published writer of poems and stories even before she became a star English student at Smith College in the early 1950s.
Determined not to read Plath's work as if her every act, from childhood on, was a harbinger of her tragic fate, Clark evokes a culture in transition, in the shadow of the atom bomb and the Holocaust, as she explores Plath's world: her early relationships and determination not to become a conventional woman and wife; her conflicted ties to her well-meaning, widowed mother; her troubles at the hands of an unenlightened mental-health industry; her Cambridge years and thunderclap meeting with Ted Hughes, a marriage of true minds that would change the course of poetry in English; and much more.
Clark's clear-eyed portraits of Hughes, his lover Assia Wevill, and other demonized players in the arena of Plath's suicide promotes a deeper understanding of her final days, with their outpouring of first-rate poems. Along with illuminating readings of the poems themselves, Clark's meticulous, compassionate research brings us closer than ever to the spirited woman and visionary artist who blazed a trail that still lights the way for women poets the world over
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bloom Health Partners: Cole Lysaught, Abbas Khan Co-Founders Interview
Oct 15, 2021
Bloom Health Partners: Cole Lysaught, Abbas Khan Co-Founders Interview
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Summit: Journey to Hero Mountain by Deborah Johnson
Oct 14, 2021
The Summit: Journey to Hero Mountain by Deborah Johnson
THE SUMMIT is an allegorical tale of Mallery, our female protagonist who hides her ideas in a book beneath her pillow.
She decides to escape the constraints of the land of Baybel to pursue her Summit, which holds the promise of a bigger and better future. In this realistic fantasy, she crosses multiple terrains, mountainous caverns, and rocky hills. Along the way, she discovers she has the courage and everything within her to press on to reach the very top.
Mallery, which means "the unfortunate and insignificant one," uses her Band of Hope to affirm her ideas, strengths, and uniqueness to set her apart from the ordinary. She emerges from the tangled forest, cave of discovery, and bridge of possibility strong and fearless, ready to meet her future.
Readers will enjoy the magical realism of traveling through the different lands. Especially relevant for today is the Land of Allure and the Social Media Circus, which serve to distract Mallery from her goal. Only after she gets stuck on a roundabout does she see the emptiness in what's not real. Mallery has to regain her focus to stick with her larger purpose in getting to her Summit, which is atop Hero Mountain(R). The principles she learns along the way not only contribute to her success, but are applicable for most any reader.
To review a book like this one is a huge privilege.
BECAUSE, it previews the multitude of readers who will be deeply challenged
and inspired in their life journey to go 'big', to 'go beyond' to believe where
others doubt and diminish their dreams.
To review a book like this one is a huge privilege. BECAUSE, it previews the multitude of readers who will be deeply challenged and inspired in their life journey to 'go big, ' to 'go beyond' to believe where others doubt and diminish their dreams. Highly recommended...amazing gift!
Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, Past. Pres. National Speakers Assoc., Past Pres. International Fed. of Prof. Speakers
Note from the Author:
My hope is for you to reach your successful Summit as you make decisions to conquer your own obstacles and demons of personal and professional development that hold you back from reaching your potential.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century by Fiona Hill
Oct 12, 2021
There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century by Fiona Hill
"As a memoir this is hard to put down; if you are seeking a better American future you should pick it up.”—Timothy Snyder, New York Times best-selling author of On Tyranny
A celebrated foreign policy expert and key impeachment witness reveals how declining opportunity has set America on the grim path of modern Russia—and draws on her personal journey out of poverty, as well as her unique perspectives as an historian and policy maker, to show how we can return hope to our forgotten places.
Fiona Hill grew up in a world of terminal decay. The last of the local mines had closed, businesses were shuttering, and despair was etched in the faces around her. Her father urged her to get out of their blighted corner of northern England: “There is nothing for you here, pet,” he said.
The coal-miner’s daughter managed to go further than he ever could have dreamed. She studied in Moscow and at Harvard, became an American citizen, and served three U.S. Presidents. But in the heartlands of both Russia and the United States, she saw troubling reflections of her hometown and similar populist impulses. By the time she offered her brave testimony in the first impeachment inquiry of President Trump, Hill knew that the desperation of forgotten people was driving American politics over the brink—and that we were running out of time to save ourselves from Russia’s fate. In this powerful, deeply personal account, she shares what she has learned, and shows why expanding opportunity is the only long-term hope for our democracy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact by Liz Wiseman
Oct 12, 2021
Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact by Liz Wiseman
Why do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions?
In every organization there are Impact Players—those indispensable colleagues who can be counted on in critical situations and who consistently receive high-profile assignments and new opportunities. Whether they are on center stage or behind the scenes, managers know who these top players are, understand their worth, and want more of them on their team. While their impact is obvious, it’s not always clear what actually makes these professionals different from their peers.
In Impact Players, New York Times bestselling author and researcher Liz Wiseman reveals the secrets of these stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level. Drawing on insights from leaders at top companies, Wiseman explains what the most influential players are doing differently, how small and seemingly insignificant differences in how we think and act can make an enormous impact, and why—with a little coaching—this mindset is available to everyone who wants to contribute at their highest level.
Based on a study of 170 top contributors, Wiseman identifies the mindsets that prevent otherwise smart, capable people from contributing to their full potential and the five practices that differentiate Impact Players:
While others do their job, Impact Players figure out the real job to be done.
While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.
While others escalate problems, Impact Players move things across the finish line.
While others attempt to minimize change, Impact Players are learning and adapting to change.
While others add to the load, the Impact Players make heavy demands feel lighter.
Wiseman makes clear that these practices—and the right mindset—can help any employee contribute at their fullest and shows leaders how they can raise the level of play for everyone on the team. Impact Players is your playbook for the new workplace.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Three Girls from Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate, and Sisterhood by Dawn Turner
Oct 11, 2021
Three Girls from Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate, and Sisterhood by Dawn Turner
A “beautiful, tragic, and inspiring” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) memoir about three Black girls from the storied Bronzeville section of Chicago that offers a penetrating exploration of race, opportunity, friendship, sisterhood, and the powerful forces at work that allow some to flourish…and others to falter.
They were three Black girls. Dawn, tall and studious; her sister, Kim, younger by three years and headstrong as they come; and her best friend, Debra, already prom-queen pretty by third grade. They bonded—fervently and intensely in that unique way of little girls—as they roamed the concrete landscape of Bronzeville, a historic neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, the destination of hundreds of thousands of Black folks who fled the ravages of the Jim Crow South.
These third-generation daughters of the Great Migration come of age in the 1970s, in the warm glow of the recent civil rights movement. It has offered them a promise, albeit nascent and fragile, that they will have more opportunities, rights, and freedoms than any generation of Black Americans in history. Their working-class, striving parents are eager for them to realize this hard-fought potential. But the girls have much more immediate concerns: hiding under the dining room table and eavesdropping on grown folks’ business; collecting secret treasures; and daydreaming about their futures—Dawn and Debra, doctors, Kim a teacher. For a brief, wondrous moment the girls are all giggles and dreams and promises of “friends forever.” And then fate intervenes, first slowly and then dramatically, sending them careening in wildly different directions. There’s heartbreak, loss, displacement, and even murder. Dawn struggles to make sense of the shocking turns that consume her sister and her best friend, all the while asking herself a simple but profound question: Why?
In the vein of The Other Wes Moore and The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, Three Girls from Bronzeville is a piercing memoir that chronicles Dawn’s attempt to find answers. It’s at once a celebration of sisterhood and friendship, a testimony to the unique struggles of Black women, and a tour-de-force about the complex interplay of race, class, and opportunity, and how those forces shape our lives and our capacity for resilience and redemption.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Corporate Match Maker by Martin Rowinsk, CEO at boardsi
Oct 09, 2021
The Corporate Match Maker by Martin Rowinsk, CEO at boardsi
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CREATING A ROBUST BOARD ROOM
Every CEO needs a Board of Directors and a Board of Advisors to help them think clearly about important business decisions, but many challenges surface when we start thinking about how to assemble the perfect team. When challenges arise, people call in the Corporate Matchmaker, Martin Rowinski. Martin is the co-founder and CEO of Boardsi. He knows how to connect the right people to the advisory positions that drive epic business. His expertise is what businesses need!
The unique and proven strategies that Martin has cultivated in the Boardroom were formed throughout his life. He is a Polish immigrant who came to America without any command of the English language. As a child, he always found ways to not only catch up to the other children but move beyond to achieve his goals. Always learning…always growing. Along the way, he gained mastery in the commands of life that are required in a functioning and effective Boardroom. Today, he helps CEO’s meet diverse and qualified people they need to cultivate a dynamic and innovative Board. This is a process that is defined by building up skills, relationships, and exploring how a Board can best be built for a company’s specific needs, and in collaboration with its CEO. When all these elements come together, exciting and innovative business outcomes begin to surface. Everyone wins, regardless of their position in the company.
This is the book that CEO’s and current/future Board members need. It offers a captivating personal story paired with a dynamic vision geared toward driving better business results.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat by Eric Jager – The Last Duel Movie
Oct 08, 2021
The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat by Eric Jager - The Last Duel Movie
The gripping true story of the duel to end all duels in medieval France as a resolute knight defends his wife’s honor against the man she accuses of a heinous crime
In the midst of the devastating Hundred Years’ War between France and England, Jean de Carrouges, a Norman knight fresh from combat in Scotland, returns home to yet another deadly threat. His wife, Marguerite, has accused squire Jacques Le Gris of rape. A deadlocked court decrees a trial by combat between the two men that will also leave Marguerite’s fate in the balance. For if her husband loses the duel, she will be put to death as a false accuser.
While enemy troops pillage the land, and rebellion and plague threaten the lives of all, Carrouges and Le Gris meet in full armor on a walled field in Paris. What follows is the final duel ever authorized by the Parlement of Paris, a fierce fight with lance, sword, and dagger before a massive crowd that includes the teenage King Charles VI, during which both combatants are wounded—but only one fatally.
Based on extensive research in Normandy and Paris, The Last Duel brings to life a colorful, turbulent age and three unforgettable characters caught in a fatal triangle of crime, scandal, and revenge. The Last Duel is at once a moving human drama, a captivating true crime story, and an engrossing work of historical intrigue with themes that echo powerfully centuries later.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Beacons of Leadership: Inspiring Lessons of Success in Business and Innovation by Chris Voss
Oct 07, 2021
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From a Forbes Top 50 recognized leader, this book is filled with a multitude of insightful stories, lessons, and experiences in leadership & character. It gives you the secrets in his CEO/Entrepreneurs' Toolbox that was used to scale business success, innovate and build a multitude of brick and mortar companies.
It shares the vision, lessons and hard work that was used to build successful multi-million dollar companies with very little capital. He shares amazing stories of acquiring companies and pulling them back from the brink of bankruptcy, along with other extraordinary tales of innovation and resilience.
In this new digital age, Chris shares with you how he reinvented himself after the 2008 recession, wiped out all of his companies to win multiple awards and become a Forbes Top 50 recognized brand. He built The Chris Voss Show and its Podcast up to an audience of hundreds of thousands of people.
This book will inspire, motivate, and move you to your own successful path by using his experience, knowledge, vision in a recollection of memories and lessons. It will give you the tools Chris used to build success in your life and business to become the best leader and person you can be.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Insanity Of Ideas: Why ideas are now leaving human control and developing minds of their own by Mr Matthew Godfrey
Oct 07, 2021
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - The Insanity Of Ideas: Why ideas are now leaving human control and developing minds of their own by Mr Matthew Godfrey
A mind-blowing examination on what ideas our society is attracted to, where ideas are going and why things today seem increasingly insane. The game changers are exponential changes in population growth, technology and social interaction. It is a provocative exploration of both the innovators, such as Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg and others and the methods that have used to create the transformative ideas, that frame our world. As the speed of our ideas infinitely accelerates, and the impact of them becomes increasingly powerful, it asks whether we are best placed to make the right choices for future generations or whether we should hand the responsibility on to Artificial Intelligence. Will our ideas fail, create confusion and drive division? Will emerging artificial intelligence ultimately, generate its own independent ideas, and then action the ones that will govern the future of humanity. Will ideas evolve to not obey our commands and live completely out of our control, and what are the alternatives? Chapter 1: What is an Idea? Chapter 2: Evolutionary Ideas. Chapter 3: The Idea Explosion. Chapter 4: Cities. The Idea Hives. Chapter 5: The Dopamine Apes. Chapter 6: Misleading Ideas. Chapter 7: Idea Oralces. Chapter 8: The Idea Economy. Chapter 9: The Idea Illusion. Chapter 10: The Idea Colony. Chapter 11: The Augmented Ape. Chapter 12: Artificial Ideas. Chapter 13: Whats Next?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jeff Marx, President and Chief Operating Officer at Cerapedics
Oct 06, 2021
Jeff Marx, President and Chief Operating Officer at Cerapedics
Cerapedics.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Redemption of Bobby Love: A Story of Faith, Family, and Justice by Bobby Love, Cheryl Love
Oct 05, 2021
The Redemption of Bobby Love: A Story of Faith, Family, and Justice by Bobby Love, Cheryl Love
The inspiring, dramatic, and heartwarming true account of an escaped convict and his wife of thirty-five plus years who never knew his secret, which captured the imaginations of millions on Humans of New York.
Bobby and Cheryl Love were living in Brooklyn, happily married for decades, when the FBI and NYPD appeared at their door and demanded to know from Bobby, in front of his shocked wife and children: “What is your name? No, what’s your real name?”
Bobby’s thirty-eight-year secret was out. As a Black child in the Jim Crow South, Bobby found himself in legal trouble before his 14th birthday. Sparked by the desperation he felt in the face of limited options and the pull of the streets, Bobby became a master thief. He soon found himself facing a thirty-year prison sentence. But Bobby was smarter than his jailers. He escaped, fled to New York, changed his name, and started a new life as “Bobby Love.” During that time, he worked multiple jobs to support his wife and their growing family, coached Little League, attended church, took his kids to Disneyland, and led an otherwise normal life. Then it all came crashing down.
With the drama of a jailbreak story and the incredible tension of a life lived in hiding, The Redemption of Bobby Love is an unbelievable but true account of building a life from scratch, the pain of festering secrets in marriage, and the unbreakable bonds of faith and love that keep a family together.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 12 Hours of Heaven: Lessons for a Better World by Rick Ornelas
Oct 04, 2021
12 Hours of Heaven: Lessons for a Better World by Rick Ornelas
Let’s face it, humanity is suffering. The pendulum of our collective soul has swung too far in the direction of darkness. We need more positivity. We need to move toward the direction of light and focus on the good in our hearts.
Motivated to write this book by the ever-worsening times we live in, Rick Ornelas shares an uplifting story of hope for humanity. 12 Hours of Heaven is an inspirational guide to positive change through lessons for a better world as told by Ezra, the wisest Archangel in Heaven.
Join Ezra as he teaches his young protégé Anabeth what it takes to become an angel. As he shares his story, he recounts the many lessons learned when he found himself trapped in an elevator for 12 hours with ten people from all walks of life. In their short time together he helps each of them through their biggest challenge while maturing in his understanding of himself.
This heartfelt story will absorb you and take you on an emotional ride through the deepest parts of your heart and soul. In the end, you will feel empowered to spark change and create a better world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jim Flynn, Author Interview
Oct 02, 2021
Jim Flynn, Author Interview
JimFlynnSix.com
About Jim Flynn
Jim Flynn worked in the financial industry for 35 years. He is currently writing the JR Johnson book series, and has published the first two volumes, Losing Lola, and The Bitcoin Gambit. Losing Lola won The AudioBook Reviewer award for Best Thriller in 2020. The books are written as financial thrillers with humor. Flynn is currently writing the third installment of the series.
The first book Flynn published was Be Sincere Even When You Don't Mean It, a humorous fictional memoir.
Flynn lives on a farm on Northwest Connecticut. For more information, see website: jimflynnsix.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Josh Elledge, Founder/CEO Company UpMyInfluence.com
Sep 30, 2021
Josh Elledge, Founder/CEO Company UpMyInfluence.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power of Flexing: How to Use Small Daily Experiments to Create Big Life-Changing Growth by Susan J. Ashford
Sep 29, 2021
The Power of Flexing: How to Use Small Daily Experiments to Create Big Life-Changing Growth by Susan J. Ashford
A leadership and learning expert shows you how to change your behavior, develop soft skills, and achieve personal and professional growth through a series of small experiments she calls “Flexing.”
A personnel shift at your organization puts you into a leadership role you don't feel prepared for.
Your boss tells you that you seem aloof and unapproachable in client meetings.
You need to win the support of the members of a local community group for a project you feel passionate about.
Addressing these diverse issues depends on improving your soft skills—such as time management, team building, communication and listening, creative thinking, and problem-solving. But this isn’t as easy as it may seem.
Sue Ashford, the chair of the Management and Organizations group at the Ross School of Business, has the solution. In this timely book, she introduces Flexing—a technique individuals, teams, and entire organizations can use to learn, grow, and develop their skills and knowledge with every new project, work assignment, and problem. Flexing empowers you to embrace any challenge and adapt to any change, yielding practical, valuable takeaways that ensure growth.
Flexing helps you move ahead when you’re confronted with a new challenge, or simply want to develop a vital skill. It’s a journey that begins with setting a flex goal—stating explicitly what you want to learn and how you want to grow. Once that flex goal is set, you then begin to run experiments, solicit feedback from peers or colleagues, and monitor and tweak your progress on the way to achieving your goal. Flexing can be tailored to each person, allowing you to reflect on your own experiences and incorporate the lessons you learn in the next project you tackle. It’s a growth mindset that will help you become the best version of yourself.
Flexing also works with teams and organizations. Ashford teaches small groups and large how to implement flexing to ensure their members are ready for new challenges. With more people moving to remote working full-time and developing new ways of collaborating in teams, this warm and practical guide will help every professional and any organization on the journey to greater effectiveness.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mike Stamper, Kayco Beyond Business General Manager
Sep 28, 2021
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - Mike Stamper, Kayco Beyond Business General Manager
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Michael Collura, President & CEO at In Home Personal Services, Inc.
Sep 27, 2021
Michael Collura, President & CEO at In Home Personal Services, Inc.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door — Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy by Christopher Mims
Sep 26, 2021
Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door -- Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy by Christopher Mims
The Wall Street Journal technology columnist reveals the fascinating story behind the misleadingly simple phrase shoppers take for granted—“Arriving Today”—in this eye-opening investigation into the new rules of online commerce, transportation, and supply chain management.
We are at a tipping point in retail history. While consumers are profiting from the convenience of instant gratification, rapidly advancing technologies are transforming the way goods are transported and displacing workers in ways never before seen.
In Arriving Today, Christopher Mims goes deep, far, and wide to uncover how a single product, from creation to delivery, weaves its way from a factory on the other side of the world to our doorstep. He analyzes the evolving technologies and management strategies necessary to keep the product moving to fulfill consumers’ demand for “arriving today” gratification. Mims reveals a world where the only thing moving faster than goods in an Amazon warehouse is the rate at which an entire industry is being gutted and rebuilt by innovation and mass shifts in human labor practices. He goes behind the scenes to uncover the paradoxes in this shift—into the world’s busiest port, the cabin of an 18-wheeler, and Amazon’s automated warehouses—to explore how the promise of “arriving today” is fulfilled through a balletic dance between humans and machines.
The scope of such large-scale innovation and expended energy is equal parts inspiring, enlightening, and horrifying. As he offers a glimpse of our future, Mims asks us to consider the system’s vulnerability and its resilience, and who shoulders the burden, as we hurtle toward a fully automated system—and what it will mean when we are there.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Adi Shankar – Producer, Writer, Actor
Sep 25, 2021
Adi Shankar - Producer, Writer, Actor
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Last Million: Europe’s Displaced Persons from World War to Cold War by David Nasaw
Sep 24, 2021
The Last Million: Europe's Displaced Persons from World War to Cold War by David Nasaw
From bestselling author David Nasaw, a sweeping new history of the one million refugees left behind in Germany after WWII
In May 1945, after German forces surrendered to the Allied powers, millions of concentration camp survivors, POWs, slave laborers, political prisoners, and Nazi collaborators were left behind in Germany, a nation in ruins. British and American soldiers attempted to repatriate the refugees, but more than a million displaced persons remained in Germany: Jews, Poles, Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians, Ukrainians, and other Eastern Europeans who refused to go home or had no homes to return to. Most would eventually be resettled in lands suffering from postwar labor shortages, but no nation, including the United States, was willing to accept more than a handful of the 200,000 to 250,000 Jewish men, women, and children who remained trapped in Germany. When in June, 1948, the United States Congress passed legislation permitting the immigration of displaced persons, visas were granted to sizable numbers of war criminals and Nazi collaborators, but denied to 90% of the Jewish displaced persons.
A masterwork from acclaimed historian David Nasaw, The Last Million tells the gripping but until now hidden story of postwar displacement and statelessness and of the Last Million, as they crossed from a broken past into an unknowable future, carrying with them their wounds, their fears, their hope, and their secrets. Here for the first time, Nasaw illuminates their incredible history and shows us how it is our history as well.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Robert R. Wilson, President & CEO of R2C, Inc.
Sep 23, 2021
Robert R. Wilson, President & CEO of R2C, Inc.
R2c-inc.com
About
Experienced Executive with over 25 years experience in the Aviation field, 17 years special emphasis on Acquisition and Project / Program Management. Exceptional skills in Business Development and Expansion, systems design, development, and Integration, system definitions & source selection, decision analyses, qualification & certification testing, and verification. Experienced manager of people, equipment, and supplies; personally motivated and result oriented; Thrive in deadline driven environments.
Specialties: Program Management, Acquisition Process, Business Development and Expansion. Training, Design, Development & Integration, Testing and Documentation, Logistics, Technical Liaison, Air Traffic Control, Flight Management Systems, Evaluation and Technical Writing, System Analysis, Flight Safety.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Pursuit of Power by Max Chafkin
Sep 22, 2021
The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power by Max Chafkin
A biography of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, the enigmatic, controversial, and hugely influential power broker who sits at the dynamic intersection of tech, business, and politics
“Max Chafkin’s The Contrarian is much more than a consistently shocking biography of Peter Thiel, the most important investor in tech and a key supporter of the Donald Trump presidency. It’s also a disturbing history of Silicon Valley that will make you reconsider the ideological foundations of America’s relentless engine of creative destruction.”—Brad Stone, author of The Everything Store and Amazon Unbound
Since the days of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s, no industry has made a greater impact on the world than Silicon Valley. And few individuals have done more to shape Silicon Valley than Peter Thiel. The billionaire venture capitalist and entrepreneur has been a behind-the-scenes operator influencing countless aspects of our contemporary way of life, from the technologies we use every day to the delicate power balance between Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington. But despite his power and the ubiquity of his projects, no public figure is quite so mysterious.
In the first major biography of Thiel, Max Chafkin traces the trajectory of the innovator's singular life and worldview, from his upbringing as the child of immigrant parents and years at Stanford as a burgeoning conservative thought leader to his founding of PayPal and Palantir, early investment in Facebook and SpaceX, and relationships with fellow tech titans Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Eric Schmidt. The Contrarian illuminates the extent to which Thiel has sought to export his values to the corridors of power beyond Silicon Valley, including funding the lawsuit that destroyed the blog Gawker and strenuously backing far-right political candidates, notably Donald Trump for president in 2016.
Eye-opening and deeply reported, The Contrarian is a revelatory biography of a one-of-a-kind leader and an incisive portrait of a tech industry whose explosive growth and power is both thrilling and fraught with controversy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lori Hamilton, Founder and President at Prosperity Productions
Sep 21, 2021
Lori Hamilton, Founder/President at Prosperity Productions
About
Generated over $3 Billion in new business for our clients; won 58 awards for creative and marketing excellence along the way. Personally interviewed over 25,000 people. Expert at insights, innovation, communications and marketing.
Lecturer at Columbia University's Masters Degree Program in Strategic Communications as well as NYU Business School.
I specialize in telling the stories that change the world. What's yours?
See my websites
www.ProsperityProductionsInc.com
and www.TheLoriHamilton.com
Specialties: Services: Qualitative research, ethnography, quantitative, segmentation, usability, video diaries, creative testing, new product development, filmmaking, webisodes, scripted film, documentary, website testing
Industries: consulting, bus. services, electronics, food, pkg. goods, technology, Green, fin. services, telcom, pharma, banking, insurance, construction, building materials, logistics/distrib. software
Audiences, b-to-b, consumer, Hispanic, teens, kids, analysts, small biz, futurists, MDs
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Emily Goldberg, Genetic Counselor for JScreen
Sep 20, 2021
Emily Goldberg, Genetic Counselor for JScreen
jscreen.org
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. A. Jerome R. Butler
Sep 19, 2021
Dr. A. Jerome R. Butler
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Spies and Traitors: Kim Philby, James Angleton and the Friendship and Betrayal that Would Shape MI6, the CIA and the Cold War by Michael Holzman
Sep 17, 2021
Spies and Traitors: Kim Philby, James Angleton and the Friendship and Betrayal that Would Shape MI6, the CIA and the Cold War by Michael Holzman
A brilliant exposé of how Kim Philby—the master-spy and notorious double agent—became the mentor, and later, mortal enemy, of James Angleton, who would eventually lead the CIA.
Kim Philby's life and career has inspired an entire literary genre: the spy novel of betrayal. Philby was one of the leaders of the British counter-intelligence efforts, first against the Nazis, then against the Soviet Union. He was also the KGB's most valuable double-agent, so highly regarded that his image is on the postage stamps of the Russian Federation even today.
Before he was exposed, Philby was the mentor of James Jesus Angleton, one of the central figures in the early years of the CIA who became the long-serving chief of the counter-intelligence staff of the Agency.
James Angleton and Kim Philby were friends for six years, or so Angleton thought. Then they were enemies for the rest of their lives. This is the story of their intertwined careers and a betrayal that would have dramatic and irrevocable effects on the Cold War and US-Soviet relations, and have a direct effect on the shape and culture of the CIA in the latter half of the twentieth century.
Spanning the globe, from London and Washington DC, to Rome and Istanbul, Spies and Traitors gets to the heart of one of the most important and flawed personal relationships in modern history.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Good Comes First: How Today’s Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn’t Suck by S. Chris Edmonds, Mark S. Babbitt
Sep 14, 2021
Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn't Suck by S. Chris Edmonds, Mark S. Babbitt
Discover the practical, step-by-step guide to creating a workplace culture that’s better for employees, customers, and stakeholders—and your company’s bottom line.
For decades, talented people have tolerated old-school leaders who put results before respect, toxic company cultures, and workplaces that suck. But those days are over, and if leaders want to attract and retain the best employees—while improving productivity, customer service, employee satisfaction, and profits—it’s time for them to create work cultures where good comes first.
The problem is that because the corporate world has too often been driven primarily by results, we seldom ask leaders to change their work cultures. Even if we did, most leaders don’t know how. This book provides the actionable inspiration and practical direction needed to make that change happen.
In Good Comes First, S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt go beyond theoretical advice, using their combined 50 years of experience to present proven strategies for creating purposeful, positive and productive work cultures. Cultures where good comes first for employees, customers, leaders, and stakeholders—and where improved business outcomes quickly follow.
In these pages, readers will learn to:
• Appreciate why a good comes first culture is a business imperative – especially for younger generations.
• Distance yourself from the competition that maintains its undefined work culture (one that most likely sucks).
• Identify what “good” means for your company in today’s business climate – and in the future of work.
• Define your uncompromising work culture as you build a foundation of respect AND results.
• Formalize your team’s servant purpose so that everyone understands how what your team does improves lives and communities.
• Specify respectful behaviors, so your desired values are observable, tangible, and measurable.
• Align your entire organization to your desired work culture – where good comes first every day.
• Assess the quality of your current work culture by measuring and monitoring how well your leaders and your executive team demonstrate your servant purpose, valued behaviors, strategies, and goals.
• Hold everyone accountable for both respect and results through modeling, celebrating, measuring, coaching, and mentoring leaders and team members.
• Implement real, needed change – and quit “thinking” and “talking” about change (but never really get change started).
• Become a change champion while creating a lasting legacy as a business leader.
• Build a team of good people doing good work in a good company.
What’s more, Good Comes First shows you where potential barriers to success hide—and how to push through them—and illuminates the moments when you’ll feel the most satisfaction and gain the most traction.
After reading this book, you will see that when done right, change is not only possible—it’s practical, powerful, and profitable. And you will realize that you are the right person, at the right time, to make that change happen.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Prince: A Portrait of the Artist by Paul Sexton
Sep 14, 2021
Prince A Portrait of the Artist by Paul Sexton
Prince Rogers Nelson was a musical phenomenon who constantly reinvented himself throughout his long and colourful career, changing his style and even his name to keep his artistic output fresh and funky. Eccentric and flamboyant with an impressive vocal range, Prince influenced many other musicians with his trademark mix of funk, rock and R&B. In addition to his remarkable musical output, Prince helped other performers on their path to stardom, written songs for a variety of artists and even directed (and starred in) his own movies. He produced over 35 albums, including ten that went platinum in a career that spanned 5 decades, with 100m records sold worldwide. Fans around the world mourned his untimely death in 2016 but continue to buy records, books and memorabilia.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Business of Tomorrow: The Visionary Life of Harry Guggenheim: From Aviation and Rocketry to the Creation of an Art Dynasty by Dirk Smillie
Sep 07, 2021
The Business of Tomorrow: The Visionary Life of Harry Guggenheim: From Aviation and Rocketry to the Creation of an Art Dynasty by Dirk Smillie
The first biography of the brilliant and complex Harry Guggenheim by a veteran Forbes journalist.
At the turn of the last century, the Guggenheim family ran the most powerful mining conglomerate on earth. Decades later came the Guggenheim museum, which would become the hub of the world’s most powerful art brand.
But who was behind this transformation? It took three generations of Guggenheims to build the wealth and power in its first era. Yet it was the singular force of Harry Guggenheim who would guide the family’s next generation of businesses in to modernity. Part angel investor, part entrepreneur, part technologist, Harry launched businesses whose impact on 20th century America went far beyond the Guggenheims’ mines or museum.
His visionary investments continue to profoundly influence our world and hold valuable business lessons for billionaire dynasty builders like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, who can only aspire to match Harry’s lasting, multigenerational impact.
A flawed but brilliant man, Harry Guggenheim was the confidante to six U.S. presidents and a key financial force behind commercial aviation and space exploration, two innovations that catapulted the nation into the future. Epic and intimate, The Business of Tomorrow reveals the groundbreaking life of an American icon.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hidden History of American Healthcare: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich by Thom Hartmann
Sep 02, 2021
The Hidden History of American Healthcare: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich by Thom Hartmann
Popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann reveals how and why attempts to implement affordable universal healthcare in the United States have been thwarted and what we can do to finally make it a reality.
"For-profit health insurance is the largest con job ever perpetrated on the American people—one that has cost trillions of dollars and millions of lives since the 1940s,” says Thom Hartmann.
Other countries have shown us that affordable universal healthcare is not only possible but also effective and efficient. Taiwan’s single-payer system saved the country a fortune as well as saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic, enabling the country to implement a nationwide coronavirus test-and-contact-trace program without shutting down the economy. This resulted in just ten deaths, while more than 500,000 people have died in the United States.
Hartmann offers a deep dive into the shameful history of American healthcare, showing how greed, racism, and oligarchic corruption led to the current “sickness for profit” system. Modern attempts to create versions of government healthcare have been hobbled at every turn, including Obamacare.
There is a simple solution: Medicare for all. Hartmann outlines the extraordinary benefits this system would provide the American people and economy and the steps we need to take to make it a reality. It’s time for America to join every industrialized country in the world and make health a right, not a privilege
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships by Jayson Gaddis
Sep 01, 2021
Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships by Jayson Gaddis
The counselor, teacher, and founder of The Relationship School reveals the origins of conflict styles, and how to stop avoiding and resolve conflict in relationships with loved ones.
Conflicts in our closest relationships are scary because so much is at stake. If the conflict doesn't go well, we could lose our marriage, our family or our job, all connected to our security and survival. So we do just about anything not to lose those relationships, including avoid conflict, betraying ourselves or becoming dishonest. Unresolved conflict affects every single aspect of our lives, from self-confidence to physical and mental health.
Jayson Gaddis is a personal trainer for relationships and one of the world’s leading authorities on interpersonal conflict. For almost two decades, Gaddis has helped individuals, couples, and teams get to the bottom of their deepest conflicts. He helps people see the wisdom in conflict and how to get to zero—which means we have successfully worked through our conflict and have nothing in the way of a good connection.
In Getting to Zero, Gaddis shows the reader how to stop running away from uncomfortable conversations and instead learn how to work through them. Through funny personal stories, uncomfortable examples, and effective tools and skills, he shows the reader how to move from disconnection to connection, acceptance, and understanding. This method upgrades the old tired and static conflict resolution approaches and offers a fresh, street-level, user-friendly road map on exactly how to work through conflict with the people you care most about.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – One-Legged Mongoose: Secrets, Legacies, and Coming of Age in 1950s New York by Marc J Straus
Aug 31, 2021
One-Legged Mongoose: Secrets, Legacies, and Coming of Age in 1950s New York by Marc J Straus
It's June 1953 and ten-year-old Marc Straus is in his mother's car, getting sick from her cigarette smoke on his way to a Hebrew lesson. He and his younger brother, Stephen, are transferring from public school to a Yeshiva and Marc needs tutoring. His parents haven't said why they're transferring-the family isn't religious. All Marc knows is he'll have to protect his brother. Stephen's a delicate kid other kids pick on. Marc's a street fighter who knows how to wall off pain.
So begins One-Legged Mongoose, Marc Straus's vivid, compelling, you-are-there memoir of two years in the life of a precocious, scrappy Jewish kid carrying a dark secret as he embarks on the journey to young manhood in 1950s New York. When school starts, Marc begins commuting four hours daily to a different world, where kids are smart like him and fight with words instead of fists and a caring principal takes the troubled truant under his wing. On Sundays, Marc works at his dad's textile store, learning from his immigrant father about honor and hard work. At home he faces his volatile mother.
Sidelined too often by illness and injuries, Marc starts rethinking his risk-taking way of life. A voracious reader, he looks to books for insights-What would Santiago do?-and comes to accept that he's not invulnerable. Life will wound him, but the rest is up to him.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
Aug 25, 2021
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America* Book Club Pick!
“Historical fiction at its best!”*
A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray.
In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection.
But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American.
The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Before the Flood: Destruction, Community, and Survival in the Drowned Towns of the Quabbin by Elisabeth C. Rosenberg
Aug 23, 2021
Before the Flood: Destruction, Community, and Survival in the Drowned Towns of the Quabbin by Elisabeth C. Rosenberg
In the tradition of Silent Spring, a modern parable of the American experience and our paradoxical relationship with the natural world.
Though it seems a part of the "natural" landscape of New England today, the Swift River Valley reservoir, dam, dike, and nature area was a triumph of civil engineering. It combined forward-looking environmental stewardship and social policy, yet the “little people”—and the four towns in which they lived—got lost along the way. Elisabeth Rosenberg has crafted Before the Flood to be both a modern and a universal story in a time when managed retreat will one day be a reality.
Meticulously researched, Before the Flood, is the first narrative book on the incredible history of the Swift River Valley and the origins Quabbin Reservoir. Rosenberg dive into the socioeconomic and psychological aspects of the Swift River Valley’s destruction in order to supply drinking water for the growing populations of Boston and wider Massachusetts.
It is as much a human story as the story of water and landscape, and Before the Flood movingly reveals both the stories and the science of the key players and the four flooded towns that were washed forever away.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Ten: The stories behind the fashion classics by Lauren Cochrane
Aug 21, 2021
The Ten: The stories behind the fashion classics by Lauren Cochrane
'Lauren Cochrane's The Ten is the definitive one-stop guide to fashion's most essential and iconic styles, with an unrivalled collection of the fashion industry's authoritative voices – from mainstream icons to underground figures – shedding light on the cultural and personal impact of classics that will never date. The perfect gift and resource for anyone with an interest in style.’ – Sara McAlpine, Fashion Features Editor, ELLE
White T-shirt, Miniskirt, Hoodie, Jeans, Ballet flat, Breton top, Biker jacket, Little black dress, Stiletto, Trench.
What are you wearing? In all likelihood, your outfit will feature at least one of these 10 items. Familiar, commonplace, ubiquitous - each piece has become an emblem of a certain style, carrying its own connotations and historical significance. Our social history is contained within these perfect 10 pieces - while trends may come and go, these are here to stay.
The Perfect 10 includes deep dive explorations into each item's history, how it gained its reputation, and what it means today, accompanied by stylish photography and illustrations, as well as interviews with notable proponents of each item. From the evolution of the white T-shirt from army staple to symbol of achingly cool simplicity, the hoodie's birth in the monasteries of Rome to its domination of streetwear, and the transition of the stiletto from the feet of fifteenth-century Iranian equestrians to those of New York businesswomen, The Perfect 10 puts fashion in context. Showing how certain pieces are just as ubiquitous on the catwalk as on the street, Lauren Cochrane's crucial volume defines the fashion items that make up your wardrobe, and how they got there, providing the perfect excuse for the reader to wear them time and time again.
"A deeper-than-deep dive into fashion’s enduring classics" – Navaz Batliwalla, DISNEYROLLERGIRL
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Davron Karimov of Funderhunt Small business Loans
Aug 20, 2021
Davron Karimov of Funderhunt Small business Loans
funderhunt.co
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Riding The Executive Roller Coaster: Medical Staffing Cases by Kelli Christina
Aug 19, 2021
Riding The Executive Roller Coaster: Medical Staffing Cases by Kelli Christina
This is a fictionalized book based on real life events and court cases that went unnoticed by the public eye over the period of a decade in this country. The author plays the primary role in the book; the book covers the trials and tribulations of professional offices at their highest and lowest moments .The consequences of handling business and professional issues in the wrong manner or even illegally can escalate and destroy many lives along the way. Too often bosses and employees learn the hard way about employment laws designed to help businesses. When business goes terribly wrong, you can expect attorneys' offices to explode and many court proceedings to follow. One of my greatest wishes in life is for business leaders to learn employment laws prior to trouble, lawsuits, and mass destruction. This book follows the long path of success and falling in despair over lawsuits and loss; it includes all the important life lessons to be learned along life’s path. Our jobs and well-being can affect our families, friends, relationships, and love life. This is a life story rolling through some good and bad experiences and all the people you meet along the life’s journey. We have a lot of survivors and fighters in this world who can relate to the book’s title, “Riding the Executive Roller Coaster—The Cases of Medical Staffing.” Life can be “up” and “down” like a roller coaster; you just must hang on for the ride and keep going. As a woman in today’s world, Kelli Christina attributes her success to her hard work, education and determination. With 20 years of specialized medical recruiting experience and 10 years in business management, she is currently the CEO, owner, and director of recruiting for KD-Staffing. Ms. Christina created KD-Staffing on the idea that “recruiting is an art.” She has perfected her skills in this “art” through a number of managerial and leadership positions since the start of her career; she became a restaurant manager and a boss at nineteen years old. Before she started a career in recruiting, Ms. Christina obtained a bachelor’s degree in business, hotel and restaurant management from the University of North Texas. With 30 years of career experience, her advice to younger generations of women entering the workforce is to remember the importance of education. She also advises them to be strong-willed and to never give up.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power to Speak Naked: How to Speak with Confidence, Communicate Effectively, and Win Your Audience by Sean Tyler Foley
Aug 17, 2021
The Power to Speak Naked: How to Speak with Confidence, Communicate Effectively, and Win Your Audience by Sean Tyler Foley
Does your stomach do somersaults every time you need to speak to more than one person? Are your incredible ideas the best-kept secret around because you dread sharing your thoughts at meetings? Are you in sales, network marketing, or customer relations and looking for ways to fully engage your audience and connect with them on a more meaningful level? Have you ever dreamed of speaking on stage in front of an audience primed to soak up your brilliance? If any of these questions sparked something in you, this book is a must for your public speaking toolkit.Perhaps you are an entrepreneur who wants to increase your customer base, a seasoned or bourgeoning professional speaker who wants to improve their skill set, or are among the millions of people who need to speak to an audience greater than one. Maybe public speaking comes naturally to you or maybe it doesn’t. Either way, if you are looking to develop your skills to the next level, The Power to Speak Naked will give you the confidence to captivate your audience and get the results you desire. What are you waiting for? Your audience awaits!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Crisis Averted: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line by Evan Nierman, Red Banyan Founder/CEO
Aug 12, 2021
Crisis Averted: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line by Evan Nierman, Red Banyan Founder/CEO
When Facing a Crisis HOW SHOULD YOU RESPOND?
If you want to protect the things that matter most in your life, then Crisis Averted was written for YOU.
• Can you spot the inevitable threat that could bankrupt your business?
• Have you adopted the two core practices that will make your social media bulletproof?
• Are you willing to act today to guarantee success tomorrow?
The answers to these key questions could mean the difference between surviving or thriving.
Crisis Averted explores the unpredictable world of crisis management and the decisions that make or break a company’s future. A no-nonsense playbook offering practical guidance, applying its principles and strategies will empower you to approach potential challenges with confidence and competence.
The lessons are universal and cut across every industry, meaning all organizations can use Crisis Averted to safeguard their single most important asset: their reputation.
The Chris Voss Show – The Apology Project: A Novel by Jeanette Escudero
Aug 10, 2021
The Apology Project: A Novel by Jeanette Escudero
Dear (almost) everyone: Can we be friends again?
Life is about to get complicated for Amelia Montgomery, a prominent litigator in Chicago. She’s been fired for not compromising her principles in a high-profile case and then punching her partner in the nose for the misogynistic comment he made in retort (not her finest moment). Leaving a career that gave her purpose, Amelia can only ask, What next?
Let it be better than her epic failure of a fortieth birthday party: an open bar full of no-shows except for John Ellis, a total stranger and the new associate at her ex-firm. As it turns out, though, he’s very good company―and a wake-up call. With the help of John and a lot of champagne, Amelia considers the people she’s wronged, from old besties to former boyfriends to coworkers. Amelia resolves to make amends―to those who really deserve it.
One apology at a time, Amelia’s looking at the choices she’s made in the past, the new ones she’s making with John, and those she’s making for herself. What next? Maybe a second chance she never expected.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bart McDonough, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Agio
Aug 09, 2021
Bart McDonough, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Agio
Agio.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Loving Your Place on the Spectrum: A Neurodiversity Blueprint by Jude Morrow
Aug 07, 2021
Loving Your Place on the Spectrum: A Neurodiversity Blueprint by Jude Morrow
Loving Your Place on the Spectrum: A Neurodiversity Blueprint provides answers to many of your questions about autism, helping you to embrace neurodiversity and love your autistic self and the autistic people in your life. Jude Morrow speaks from personal experience when he says that he has learned to be proud to be autistic and he wants you to be proud too.
Browse through the many books available on autism and you might notice a trend: too many of them are written by neurotypical professionals who aim to “fix” autism or help autistic people appear “normal.” Jude Morrow noticed this problem and decided that something needed to change.
Loving Your Place on the Spectrum is a guide for living a happy and successful autistic life. Jude combines his own experiences as an autistic man with the stories of others to provide a handbook to help autistic individuals navigate life’s major changes, from childhood to college, jobs, and relationships. Each chapter identifies common issues faced by autistic people of a particular age or social group and explains how educators, teachers, parents, and professionals can be supportive through all these life stages.
The world needs a new perspective on autism, and Jude Morrow’s Loving Your Place on the Spectrum provides parents, workplaces, individuals, and society an alternative, strengths-based viewpoint, where autistic people are accepted, embraced, and loved.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Go Where There Is No Path: Stories of Hustle, Grit, Scholarship, and Faith by Christopher Gray
Aug 06, 2021
Go Where There Is No Path: Stories of Hustle, Grit, Scholarship, and Faith by Christopher Gray
For all who dare to go off the beaten track, this is the inspirational, power-packed playbook for transforming your life and your world—from a young, Black social entrepreneur whose dorm-room tech startup has helped millions pay for college and access unprecedented opportunity.
Gray, the son of a single working mother who had him at age fourteen, grew up in deep poverty in Birmingham, Alabama. An academic star, he had every qualification for attending a top college—except for the financial means. Desperate, Gray headed off the beaten path, searching online to apply for every scholarship he could find. His hustle resulted in awards of 1.3 million dollars and became his call to action to help other students win their own “schollys.” It inspired him to start up Scholly, an app that matches college applicants with millions of dollars in outside scholarships that often go unclaimed.
When he was a senior at Drexel University, he appeared on Shark Tank as CEO of Scholly. In the most heated fight in the show’s history, the sharks challenged Gray as to whether his app was a charity or a profitable business. Both, he insisted, proposing a new paradigm for social entrepreneurship and netting deals from Lori Grenier and Daymond John.
At the time Scholly’s subscriber base was 90,000 users. Today the app has 4 million subscribers who have won scholarships totaling more than $100 million. Meanwhile, Gray—without help from the mostly all-white boy’s club of Silicon Valley—has emerged as a tech startup superhero now tackling the crisis of student debt with innovative, unrivaled strategies.
Gray’s premise is that when you lead with the good—confronting issues such as poverty and racism—the money will follow. His story is proof that when you develop a mindset for success, you turn disadvantages into gold. And when you create opportunities for others, you enrich the marketplace for yourself too.
Gray shows us, we can carve out new paths to better days and leave trails for others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo, Donal Logue
Aug 04, 2021
Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo, Donal Logue
“If you’re a fan like I am this is definitely the book for you.” —Pete Davidson, actor, producer, and cast member on Saturday Night Live
“Danny’s incredible life story shows that even though we may fall down at some point in our lives, it’s what we do when we stand back up that really counts.” —Robert Rodriguez, creator of Spy Kids, Desperado, and Machete
Discover the full, fascinating, and inspirational true story of Danny Trejo’s journey from crime, prison, addiction, and loss—it’s “enough to make you believe in the possibility of a Hollywood ending” (The New York Times Book Review).
On screen, Danny Trejo the actor is a baddie who has been killed at least a hundred times. He’s been shot, stabbed, hanged, chopped up, squished by an elevator, and once, was even melted into a bloody goo. Off screen, he’s a hero beloved by recovery communities and obsessed fans alike. But the real Danny Trejo is much more complicated than the legend.
Raised in an abusive home, Danny struggled with heroin addiction and stints in some of the country’s most notorious state prisons—including San Quentin and Folsom—from an early age, before starring in such modern classics as Heat, From Dusk till Dawn, and Machete. Now, in this funny, painful, and suspenseful memoir, Danny takes us through the incredible ups and downs of his life, including meeting one of the world’s most notorious serial killers in prison and working with legends like Charles Bronson and Robert De Niro.
An honest, unflinching, and “inspirational study in the definition of character” (Kevin Smith, director and actor), Trejo reveals how he managed the horrors of prison, rebuilt himself after finding sobriety and spirituality in solitary confinement, and draws inspiration from the adrenaline-fueled robbing heists of his past for the film roles that made him a household name. He also shares the painful contradictions in his personal life. Although he speaks everywhere from prison yards to NPR about his past to inspire countless others on their own road to recovery and redemption, he struggles to help his children with their personal battles with addiction, and to build relationships that last.
Redemptive and painful, poignant and real, Trejo is a portrait of a magnificent life and an unforgettable and exceptional journey.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World by Michele Wucker
Aug 03, 2021
You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World by Michele Wucker
The #1 international bestselling author of The Gray Rhino offers a bold new framework for understanding and re-shaping our relationship with risk and uncertainty to live more productive and successful lives.
What drives a sixty-four-year-old woman to hurl herself over Niagara Falls in a barrel? Why do we often create bigger risks than the risks we try to avoid? Why are corporate boards newly worried about risky personal behavior by CEOs? Why are some nations quicker than others to recognize and manage risks like pandemics, technological change, and climate crisis?
The answers define each person, organization, and society as distinctively as a fingerprint. Understanding the often-surprising origins of these risk fingerprints can open your eyes, inspire new habits, catalyze innovation and creativity, improve teamwork, and provide a beacon in a world that seems suddenly more uncertain than ever.
How you see risk and what you do about it depend on your personality and experiences. How you make these cost-benefit calculations depend on your culture, your values, the people in the room, and even unexpected things like what you’ve eaten recently, the temperature, the music playing, or the fragrance in the air. Being alert to these often-unconscious influences will help you to seize opportunity and avoid danger.
You Are What You Risk is a clarion call for an entirely new conversation about our relationship with risk and uncertainty. In this ground-breaking, accessible and eminently timely book, Michele Wucker examines why it’s so important to understand your risk fingerprint and how to make your risk relationship work better in business, life, and the world.
Drawing on compelling risk stories around the world and weaving in economics, anthropology, sociology, and psychology research, Wucker bridges the divide between professional and lay risk conversations. She challenges stereotypes about risk attitudes, re-frames how gender and risk are related, and shines new light on generational differences. She shows how the new science of “risk personality” is re-shaping business and finance, how healthy risk ecosystems support economies and societies, and why embracing risk empathy can resolve conflicts. Wucker shares insights, practical tools, and proven strategies that will help you to understand what makes you who you are –and, in turn, to make better choices, both big and small.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unthinkable by Brad Parks
Aug 02, 2021
Unthinkable by Brad Parks
From international bestselling author Brad Parks comes a new thriller about an ordinary man who may be able to save the world as we know it―but to do so, he must make an impossible choice.
Nate Lovejoy is a self-proclaimed nobody, a stay-at-home dad who doesn’t believe he’s important to anyone but his wife and their two daughters. So it’s a shock when members of a powerful secret society kidnap and spirit Nate away to a mansion at the behest of their leader, Vanslow DeGange, who claims to know the future. He’s foreseen that a billion people could die―unless Nate acts.
It seems improbable, especially given what DeGange says will set this mass casualty incident in motion: a lawsuit against the biggest power company in Virginia, being brought by Nate’s wife, Jenny.
Nate quickly smells a scam being perpetrated by the power company. But at every turn, it becomes apparent there’s more to DeGange’s gift than Nate wants to acknowledge. A billion people really could die, and Nate might be the only one who can save them.
All he has to do is the unthinkable.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work by Juliet Funt
Jul 30, 2021
A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work by Juliet Funt
“You’re going to want to share copies of this book with your overbooked friends and colleagues, but before you do, take some time to read it yourself. Funt’s wisdom around making space is priceless.” —Seth Godin, author of The Practice
Do you wish you could stop the mayhem of work and life and just take a minute? Do you sense you could contribute more if there were a little more room in the day? Does busyness deprive you and your burnt-out team of the oxygen your talents need to catch fire?
Many have felt that way, yet taking a pause has seemed impossible—until now.
In A Minute to Think, Juliet Funt, a globally recognized warrior in the battle against busyness, provides a powerful guide that will give you the permission, framework, and specific direction you need to do the following:
Regain control of your overloaded, caffeinated, inbox-worshiping workday
Liberate yourself and your teams from burnout and busywork
Reclaim creativity and focus despite the chaos around you
Bring thoughtfulness into designing your next work norms
Tame the beast of email and escape the mire of meetings
Find your precious minute to think
You’re not alone in your yearning for freedom from constant reactivity. The global workforce today is so fried that it belongs in the food court of a county fair. We’re relentlessly behind the curve, dousing fires everywhere, and our 3 a.m. insomnia provides the only unscheduled thinking time of the day.
What we need reinserted in our lives is the missing element of white space—short periods of open, unscheduled time that, when recaptured, change the very nature of work. White space is the stepping back, the strategic pause, the oxygen that allows the sparks of our efforts to catch fire. White space has the power to radically—and simply—reinvent the way we approach work in this maxed-out, post-COVID 21st-century world.
With Juliet’s memorable stories, easy-to-use tools, and razor-sharp instruction, she carves for us an escape route from the overwhelming amount of low-value tasks and the daily avalanche of e-mails, meetings, decks, and reports. Using research, client stories, and a relatable voice, Juliet shows all of us how to reclaim time for thinking and make room for what truly matters. Whether you are an individual trying to build a more sane and humane flow of daily work, a team that wants new levels of efficiency and effectiveness, or an entire organization changing your culture toward thoughtfulness, this book will lead you there.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Empire of Depression: A New History by Jonathan Sadowsky
Jul 29, 2021
The Empire of Depression: A New History by Jonathan Sadowsky
Depression has colonized the world. Today, more than 300 million of us have been diagnosed as depressed. But 150 years ago, “depression” referred to a mood, not a sickness.
Does that mean people weren’t sick before, only sad? Of course not. Mental illness is a complex thing, part biological, part social, its definition dependent on time and place. But in the mid-twentieth century, even as European empires were crumbling, new Western clinical models and treatments for mental health spread across the world. In so doing, “depression” began to displace older ideas like “melancholia,” the Japanese “utsushō,” or the Punjabi “sinking heart” syndrome.
Award-winning historian Jonathan Sadowsky tells this global story, chronicling the path-breaking work of psychiatrists and pharmacists, and the intimate sufferings of patients. Revealing the continuity of human distress across time and place, he shows us how different cultures have experienced intense mental anguish, and how they have tried to alleviate it.
He reaches an unflinching conclusion: the devastating effects of depression are real. A number of treatments do reduce suffering, but a permanent cure remains elusive. Throughout the history of depression, there have been overzealous promoters of particular approaches, but history shows us that there is no single way to get better that works for everyone. Like successful psychotherapy, history can liberate us from the negative patterns of the past.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Thomas McMurrain CEO CMDX, Inc. – Smart Currency for the DNA of Human Information
Jul 28, 2021
Thomas McMurrain CEO CMDX, Inc. - Smart Currency for the DNA of Human Information
Cmdx.io
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Soul of Genius: Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and the Meeting that Changed the Course of Science by Jeffrey Orens
Jul 27, 2021
The Soul of Genius: Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and the Meeting that Changed the Course of Science by Jeffrey Orens
A prismatic look at the meeting of Marie Curie and Albert Einstein and the impact these two pillars of science had on the world of physics, which was in turmoil.
In 1911, some of the greatest minds in science convened at the First Solvay Conference in Physics, a meeting like no other. Almost half of the attendees had won or would go on to win the Nobel Prize. Over the course of those few days, these minds began to realize that classical physics was about to give way to quantum theory, a seismic shift in our history and how we understand not just our world, but the universe.
At the center of this meeting were Marie Curie and a young Albert Einstein. In the years preceding, Curie had faced the death of her husband and soul mate, Pierre. She was on the cusp of being awarded her second Nobel Prize, but scandal erupted all around her when the French press revealed that she was having an affair with a fellow scientist, Paul Langevin.
The subject of vicious misogynist and xenophobic attacks in the French press, Curie found herself in a storm that threatened her scientific legacy.
Albert Einstein proved a supporter in her travails. They had an instant connection at Solvay. He was young and already showing flourishes of his enormous genius. Curie had been responsible for one of the greatest discoveries in modern science (radioactivity) but still faced resistance and scorn. Einstein recognized this grave injustice, and their mutual admiration and respect, borne out of this, their first meeting, would go on to serve them in their paths forward to making history.
Curie and Einstein come alive as the complex people they were in the pages of The Soul of Genius. Utilizing never before seen correspondance and notes, Jeffrey Orens reveals the human side of these brilliant scientists, one who pushed boundaries and demanded equality in a man’s world, no matter the cost, and the other, who was destined to become synonymous with genius.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Qobuz – David Solomon Vice President Business Development / Chief Hi Res Music Evangelist
Jul 26, 2021
Qobuz - David Solomon Vice President Business Development / Chief Hi Res Music Evangelist
Qobuz.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost by Michael C. Bender
Jul 24, 2021
Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost by Michael C. Bender
Michael C. Bender, senior White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, presents a deeply reported account of the 2020 presidential campaign that details how Donald J. Trump became the first incumbent in three decades to lose reelection—and the only one whose defeat culminated in a violent insurrection.
Beginning with President Trump’s first impeachment and ending with his second, FRANKLY, WE DID WIN THIS ELECTION chronicles the inside-the-room deliberations between Trump and his campaign team as they opened 2020 with a sleek political operation built to harness a surge of momentum from a bullish economy, a unified Republican Party, and a string of domestic and foreign policy successes—only to watch everything unravel when fortunes suddenly turned.
With first-rate sourcing cultivated from five years of covering Trump in the White House and both of his campaigns, Bender brings readers inside the Oval Office, aboard Air Force One, and into the front row of the movement’s signature mega-rallies for the story of an epic election-year convergence of COVID, economic collapse, and civil rights upheaval—and an unorthodox president’s attempt to battle it all.
Fresh interviews with Trump, key campaign advisers, and senior administration officials are paired with an exclusive collection of internal campaign memos, emails, and text messages for scores of never-before-reported details about the campaign.
FRANKLY, WE DID WIN THIS ELECTION is the inside story of how Trump lost, and the definitive account of his final year in office that draws a straight line from the president’s repeated insistence that he would never lose to the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol that imperiled one of his most loyal lieutenants—his own vice president.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. John Mesa Plastic Surgeon Interview
Jul 23, 2021
Dr. John Mesa Plastic Surgeon Interview
Drmesa.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Cellist: A Novel by Daniel Silva
Jul 22, 2021
The Cellist: A Novel (Gabriel Allon, 21) by Daniel Silva
From Daniel Silva, the internationally acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author, comes a timely and explosive new thriller featuring art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon.
Viktor Orlov had a longstanding appointment with death. Once Russia’s richest man, he now resides in splendid exile in London, where he has waged a tireless crusade against the authoritarian kleptocrats who have seized control of the Kremlin. His mansion in Chelsea’s exclusive Cheyne Walk is one of the most heavily protected private dwellings in London. Yet somehow, on a rainy summer evening, in the midst of a global pandemic, Russia’s vengeful president finally manages to cross Orlov’s name off his kill list.
Before him was the receiver from his landline telephone, a half-drunk glass of red wine, and a stack of documents.…
The documents are contaminated with a deadly nerve agent. The Metropolitan Police determine that they were delivered to Orlov’s home by one of his employees, a prominent investigative reporter from the anti-Kremlin Moskovskaya Gazeta. And when the reporter slips from London hours after the killing, MI6 concludes she is a Moscow Center assassin who has cunningly penetrated Orlov’s formidable defenses.
But Gabriel Allon, who owes his very life to Viktor Orlov, believes his friends in British intelligence are dangerously mistaken. His desperate search for the truth will take him from London to Amsterdam and eventually to Geneva, where a private intelligence service controlled by a childhood friend of the Russian president is using KGB-style “active measures” to undermine the West from within. Known as the Haydn Group, the unit is plotting an unspeakable act of violence that will plunge an already divided America into chaos and leave Russia unchallenged. Only Gabriel Allon, with the help of a brilliant young woman employed by the world’s dirtiest bank, can stop it.
Elegant and sophisticated, provocative and daring, The Cellist explores one of the preeminent threats facing the West today—the corrupting influence of dirty money wielded by a revanchist and reckless Russia. It is at once a novel of hope and a stark warning about the fragile state of democracy. And it proves once again why Daniel Silva is regarded as his generation’s finest writer of suspense and international intrigue.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blockboard CEO & Founder Matt Wasserlauf
Jul 21, 2021
Blockboard CEO & Founder Matt Wasserlauf
Blockboard.co
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hadassah: An American Story (HBI Series on Jewish Women) by Hadassah Lieberman
Jul 19, 2021
Hadassah: An American Story (HBI Series on Jewish Women) by Hadassah Lieberman
Born in Prague to Holocaust survivors, Hadassah Lieberman and her family immigrated in 1949 to the United States. She went on to earn a BA from Boston University in government and dramatics and an MA in international relations and American government from Northeastern University. She built a career devoted largely to public health that has included positions at Lehman Brothers, Pfizer, and the National Research Council. After her first marriage ended in divorce, she married Joe Lieberman, a US senator from Connecticut who was the Democratic nominee for vice president with Al Gore and would go on to run for president.
In Hadassah, Lieberman pens the compelling story of her extraordinary life: from her family's experience in Eastern Europe to their move to Gardner, Massachusetts; forging her career; experiencing divorce; and, following her remarriage, her life on the national political stage. By offering insight into her identity as an immigrant, an American Jew, a working woman, and a wife, mother, and grandmother, Lieberman’s moving memoir speaks to many of the major issues of our time, from immigration to gender politics. Featuring an introduction by Joe Lieberman and an afterword by Megan McCain, it is a true American story.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Making a Baby by Rachel Greener
Jul 19, 2021
Making a Baby by Rachel Greener
This inclusive guide to how every family begins is an honest, cheerful tool for conversations between parents and their young ones.
To make a baby you need one egg, one sperm, and one womb. But every family starts in its own special way. This book answers the "Where did I come from?" question no matter who the reader is and how their life began. From all different kinds of conception through pregnancy to the birth itself, this candid and cozy guide is just right for the first conversations that parents will have with their children about how babies are made.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein, Plastic Surgeon Interview
Jul 16, 2021
Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein, Plastic Surgeon Interview
Dr-rubinstein.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fair Pay: How to Get a Raise, Close the Wage Gap, and Build Stronger Businesses by David Buckmaster
Jul 15, 2021
Fair Pay: How to Get a Raise, Close the Wage Gap, and Build Stronger Businesses by David Buckmaster
An expert takes on the crisis of income inequality, addressing the problems with our current compensation model, demystifying pay practices, and providing practical information employees can use when negotiating their salaries and discussing how we can close the gender and racial pay gap.
American workers are suffering economically and fewer are earning a living wage. The situation is only worsening. We do not have a common language to talk about pay, how it works at most companies, or a cohesive set of practical solutions for making pay more fair. Most blame the greed of America’s executive class, the ineptitude of government, or a general lack of personal motivation.
But the negative effects of income inequality are a problem that can be solved. We don’t have to choose between effective government policy and the free market, between the working class and the job creators, or between socialism and capitalism, David Buckmaster, the Director of Global Compensation for Nike, argues. We do not have to give up on fixing what people are paid. Ideas like Universal Basic Income will not be enough to avoid the severe cultural disruption coming our way.
Buckmaster examines income inequality through the design and distribution of income itself. He explains why businesses are producing no meaningful wage growth, regardless of the unemployment rate and despite sitting on record piles of cash and the lowest tax rates[0] in a generation . He pulls back the curtain on how corporations make decisions about wages and provides practical solutions—as well as the corporate language—workers need to get the best results when talking about money with a boss.
The way pay works now will not overcome our most persistent pay challenges, including low and stagnant wages, unequal pay by race and gender, and executive pay levels untethered from the realities of the average worker. The compensation system is working as designed, but that system is broken.
Fair Pay opens the corporate black box of pay decisions to show why businesses pay what they pay and how to make them pay more.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blazy Susan CEO & Founder Will Breakell Interview
Jul 14, 2021
Blazy Susan CEO & Founder Will Breakell Interview
Blazysusan.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Frances E. W. Harper: A Call to Conscience (Black Lives) by Utz McKnight
Jul 13, 2021
Frances E. W. Harper: A Call to Conscience (Black Lives) by Utz McKnight
Free Black woman, poet, novelist, essayist, speaker, and activist, Frances Watkins Harper was one of the nineteenth century’s most important advocates of Abolitionism and female suffrage, and her pioneering work still has profound lessons for us today.
In this new book, Utz McKnight shows how Harper’s life and work inspired her contemporaries to imagine a better America. He seeks to recover her importance by examining not only her vision of the possibilities of Emancipation, but also her subsequent role in challenging Jim Crow. He argues that engaging with her ideas and writings is vital in understanding not only our historical inheritance, but also contemporary issues ranging from racial violence to the role of Christianity.
This lucid book is essential reading not only for students of African American history, but also for all progressives interested in issues of race, politics, and society.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Key Man: The True Story of How the Global Elite Was Duped by a Capitalist Fairy Tale by Simon Clark, Will Louch
Jul 11, 2021
The Key Man: The True Story of How the Global Elite Was Duped by a Capitalist Fairy Tale by Simon Clark, Will Louch
In this compelling story of lies, greed and tarnished idealism, two Wall Street Journal reporters investigate a man who Bill Gates, Western governments, and other investors entrusted with billions of dollars to make profits and end poverty, but who now stands accused of masterminding one of the biggest, most brazen financial frauds ever.
Arif Naqvi was charismatic, inspiring, and self-made—all the qualities of a successful business leader. The founder of Abraaj, a Dubai-based private-equity firm, Naqvi was the Key Man to the global elite searching for impact investments to make money and do good. He persuaded politicians he could help stabilize the Middle East after 9/11 by providing jobs and guided executives to opportunities in cities they struggled to find on the map. Bill Gates helped him start a $1 billion fund to improve healthcare in poor countries and the UN and Interpol appointed him to boards. As Pope Francis blessed a move to harness capitalism for the good of the poor, Naqvi won the support of Obama’s administration and investors, who compared him to Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible.
In 2018, Simon Clark and Will Louch were contacted by an anonymous whistleblower who said Naqvi had swindled investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars and offered bribes to sustain his billionaire lifestyle. Digging into the claims, Clark and Louch uncovered hundreds of documents and exposed the wrongdoing. In April 2019—months after their exposé broke—Naqvi was arrested on charges of fraud and racketeering, and faces up to 291 years in jail.
Populated by a cast of larger-than-life characters and moving across Asia, Africa, Europe and America, The Key Man is the story of how the global elite was duped by a capitalist fairytale. Clark and Louch shine a light on efforts to clean up global capital flows even as opaque private equity firms amass trillions of dollars and offshore tax havens cast a veil of secrecy which prevents regulators, investors and citizens from understanding what’s really going on in the finance industry.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leonard, Marianne, and Me: Magical Summers on Hydra by Judy Scott
Jul 10, 2021
Leonard, Marianne, and Me: Magical Summers on Hydra by Judy Scott
Leonard, Marianne, and Me chronicles forty years of Judy Scott's frequent summers on the Greek island of Hydra with a diverse artistic community and her friendship with singer-songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen and his legendary muse Marianne Ihlen. This memoir, based on Scott’s notebooks and journals, includes incidents in their lives and their relationship to one another—at a point when it was changing forever—that have never been discussed before.
As Cohen himself observed of this book when Scott sent the manuscript to him for his approval: "I particularly admire the detail and honesty of the piece." One of the more unique features in this recounting is the emerging acknowledgment the author confronts of her own sexuality, as she writes: "It did not take long for Leonard to recognize that I was more attracted to Marianne than I was to him, though I came to love him too in the end."
The book also describes Hydra in the early 1970s in great detail—a unique place filled with astonishing physical beauty and an incomparable atmosphere of serenity and peaceful energy. The island contained a small foreign community of like-minded creative souls, artists, musicians, writers, and their supporters and admirers. As Scott explains, "Hydra in the late '60s and early '70s was at its creative zenith. Like Paris in the '30s, Harlem in the '40s, Greenwich Village in the '50s, San Francisco in the '60s—Hydra in the '70s was the place to be."
The memoir, though it centers on Scott's most important, most impactful interactions with Leonard and Marianne, also contains several portraits of other Hydra habitués, all members of the same small ex-pat community, all close friends (and occasional lovers) of Leonard and Marianne, all uniquely interesting in their own right. Leonard, Marianne and Me is a story of a special time, place, and cast of characters—a travelogue of an enchanted island as it was back then and still is to this day, backlit by the glow of Leonard Cohen and his muse, Marianne.
The Chris Voss Podcast – The Case for a Maximum Wage by Sam Pizzigati
Jul 09, 2021
The Case for a Maximum Wage by Sam Pizzigati
Modern societies set limits, on everything from how fast motorists can drive to how much waste factory owners can dump in our rivers. But incomes in our deeply unequal world have no limits. Could capping top incomes tackle rising inequality more effectively than conventional approaches?
In this engaging book, leading analyst Sam Pizzigati details how egalitarians worldwide are demonstrating that a “maximum wage” could be both economically viable and politically practical. He shows how, building on local initiatives, governments could use their tax systems to enforce fair income ratios across the board.
The ultimate goal? That ought to be, Pizzigati argues, a world without a super rich. He explains why we need to create that world ― and how we could speed its creation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Choose Me by Tess Gerritsen, Gary Braver
Jul 08, 2021
Choose Me by Tess Gerritsen, Gary Braver
From New York Times bestseller Tess Gerritsen and acclaimed thriller writer Gary Braver comes a sexy murder mystery about a reckless affair and dangerous secrets.
Taryn Moore is young, beautiful, and brilliant…so why would she kill herself? When Detective Frankie Loomis arrives on the scene to investigate the girl’s fatal plunge from her apartment balcony, she knows in her gut there’s more to the story. Her instincts are confirmed when surprise information is revealed that could have been reason enough for Taryn’s suicide―or a motive for her murder.
To English professor Jack Dorian, Taryn was the ultimate fantasy: intelligent, adoring, and completely off limits. But there was also a dark side to Taryn, a dangerous streak that threatened those she turned her affections to―including Jack. And now that she’s dead, his problems are just beginning.
After Frankie uncovers a trove of sordid secrets, it becomes clear that Jack may know the truth. He is guilty of deception, but is he capable of cold-blooded murder?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gee Ranasinha, CEO of Kexino.com
Jul 07, 2021
Kexino.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Post Growth: Life after Capitalism by Tim Jackson
Jul 06, 2021
Post Growth: Life after Capitalism by Tim Jackson
Capitalism is broken. The relentless pursuit of more has delivered climate catastrophe, social inequality and financial instability – and left us ill-prepared for life in a global pandemic. Tim Jackson’s passionate and provocative book dares us to imagine a world beyond capitalism – a place where relationship and meaning take precedence over profits and power. Post Growth is both a manifesto for system change and an invitation to rekindle a deeper conversation about the nature of the human condition.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – JewBelong Co-Founder, Archie Gottesman Interview
Jul 04, 2021
Jewbelong.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Evil Roman Emperors: The Shocking History of Ancient Rome’s Most Wicked Rulers from Caligula to Nero and More by Phillip Barlag
Jul 02, 2021
Evil Roman Emperors: The Shocking History of Ancient Rome's Most Wicked Rulers from Caligula to Nero and More by Phillip Barlag
Nero fiddled while Rome burned. As catchy as that aphorism is, it’s sadly untrue, even if it has a nice ring to it. The one thing Nero is well-known for is the one thing he actually didn’t do. But fear not, the truth of his life, his rule and what he did with unrestrained power, is plenty weird, salacious and horrifying.
And he is not alone. Roman history, from the very foundation of the city, is replete with people and stories that shock our modern sensibilities. Evil Roman Emperors puts the worst of Rome’s rulers in one place and offers a review of their lives and a historical context for what made them into what they became. It concludes by ranking them, counting down to the worst ruler in Rome’s long history.
Lucius Tarquinius Suburbus called peace conferences with warring states, only to slaughter foreign leaders; Commodus sold offices of the empire to the highest bidder; Caligula demanded to be worshipped as a god, and marched troops all the way to the ocean simply to collect seashells as “proof” of their conquest; even the Roman Senate itself was made up of oppressors, exploiters, and murderers of all stripes. Author Phillip Barlag profiles a host of evil Roman rulers across the history of their empire, along with the faceless governing bodies that condoned and even carried out heinous acts.
Roman history, deviant or otherwise, is a subject of endless fascination. What’s never been done before is to look at the worst of the worst at the same time, comparing them side by side, and ranking them against one another. Until now.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rick Burnett Founder & CEO of LaneAxis, Inc.
Jun 30, 2021
Rick Burnett Founder & CEO of LaneAxis, Inc.
Laneaxis.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mania by George Artem
Jun 30, 2021
Mania by George Artem
Born in the Soviet Union in 1987, Artom George Katkoff immigrated to the United States with his immediate family in 1991 during the collapse of the Eastern Bloc. His paternal grandfather, Vladimir Katkoff, and great-grandmother had been living in Seattle since the 1970s, where Vladimir worked as an engineer at Boeing.
Artom's father, George Katkoff, subsequently returned to what is now the Russian Federation, a few years after his divorce from Nataly Kacherovsky, a research scientist at the University of Washington and Artom's mother.
Artom graduated from the University of Washington with an undergraduate degree in business administration and went on to work in Seattle's software industry, starting several businesses of his own and later completing a master of science in information systems from the Foster School of Business.
In 2014, Artom was charged with attempted kidnapping in the second degree after showing concern for two young girls playing alone in his hometown park. He was held without arraignment for nearly eight weeks in solitary confinement at the King County Correctional Facility and suffered from a manic episode while he was incarcerated.
In 2016, now George Artem, he sued King County as a pro se party on the grounds that his due process rights were violated, that solitary confinement was deliberately indifferent to the needs of a manic-depressive, and that he and others in solitary confinement were not offered equal treatment under the Americans with Disabilities Act. After years of litigation, his petition for writ of certiorari was finally denied by the United States Supreme Court in 2020.
This text was originally written shortly after his release from solitary confinement and reflects the time he spent living in a halfway home, his struggle with addiction, the consequences of using drugs and alcohol, and the muse that is his manic-depressive condition.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Gentrification of the Internet: How to Reclaim Our Digital Freedom by Jessa Lingel
Jun 28, 2021
The Gentrification of the Internet: How to Reclaim Our Digital Freedom by Jessa Lingel
How we lost control of the internet—and how to win it back.
The internet has become a battleground. Although it was unlikely to live up to the hype and hopes of the 1990s, only the most skeptical cynics could have predicted the World Wide Web as we know it today: commercial, isolating, and full of, even fueled by, bias. This was not inevitable. The Gentrification of the Internet argues that much like our cities, the internet has become gentrified, dominated by the interests of business and capital rather than the interests of the people who use it. Jessa Lingel uses the politics and debates of gentrification to diagnose the massive, systemic problems blighting our contemporary internet: erosions of privacy and individual ownership, small businesses wiped out by wealthy corporations, the ubiquitous paywall. But there are still steps we can take to reclaim the heady possibilities of the early internet. Lingel outlines actions that internet activists and everyday users can take to defend and secure more protections for the individual and to carve out more spaces of freedom for the people—not businesses—online.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – King Richard: Nixon and Watergate–An American Tragedy by Michael Dobbs
Jun 27, 2021
King Richard: Nixon and Watergate--An American Tragedy by Michael Dobbs
From the best-selling author of One Minute to Midnight: a riveting account of the crucial days, hours, and moments when the Watergate conspiracy consumed, and ultimately toppled, a president.
In January 1973, Richard Nixon had just been inaugurated after winning re-election in a historic landslide. He enjoyed an almost 70 percent approval rating. But by April 1973, his presidency had fallen apart as the Watergate scandal metastasized into what White House counsel John Dean called “a full-blown cancer.” King Richard is the intimate, utterly absorbing narrative of the tension-packed hundred days when the Watergate conspiracy unraveled as the burglars and their handlers turned on one another, exposing the crimes of a vengeful president.
Drawing on thousands of hours of newly-released taped recordings, Michael Dobbs takes us into the heart of the conspiracy, recreating these traumatic events in cinematic detail. He captures the growing paranoia of the principal players and their desperate attempts to deflect blame as the noose tightens around them. We eavesdrop on Nixon plotting with his aides, raging at his enemies, while also finding time for affectionate moments with his family. The result is an unprecedentedly vivid, close-up portrait of a president facing his greatest crisis.
Central to the spellbinding drama is the tortured personality of Nixon himself, a man whose strengths, particularly his determination to win at all costs, become his fatal flaws. Rising from poverty to become the most powerful man in the world, he commits terrible errors of judgment that lead to his public disgrace. He makes himself—and then destroys himself.
Structured like a classical tragedy with a uniquely American twist, King Richard is an epic, deeply human story of ambition, power, and betrayal.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Disruption: Why Things Change by David Potter
Jun 26, 2021
Disruption: Why Things Change by David Potter
How do things change? The question is critical to the historical study of any era but it is also a profoundly important issue today as western democracies find the fundamental tenets of their implicit social contract facing extreme challenges from forces espousing ideas that once flourished
only on the outskirts of society. This books argues that radical change always begins with ideas that took shape on the fringes. Throughout time the "mainstream" has been inherently conservative, allowing for incremental change but essentially dedicated to preserving its own power structures as the
dominant ideology justifies existing relationships. In this tour of radical change across Western history, David Potter will show how ideologies that develop in opposition or reaction to those supporting the status quo are employed to effect profound changes in political structures that will in turn
alter the way that social relations are constructed.
Not all radical groups are the same, and all the groups that the book will explore take advantage of challenges that have already shaken the social order. They take advantage of mistakes that have challenged belief in the competence of existing institutions to be effective. It is the particular
combination of an alternative ideological system and a period of community distress that are necessary conditions for radical changes in direction. The historical disruptions chronicled in this book-the rise of Christianity, rise of Islam, Protestant reformations, Age of Revolution (American and
French), and Bolshevism and Nazism--will help readers understand when the preconditions exist for radical changes in the social and political order. As Disruption demonstrates, not all radical change follows paths that its original proponents might have predicted. An epilogue helps situate
contemporary disruptions, from the rise of Trump and Brexit to the social and political consequences of technological change, in the wider historical forces surveyed by the book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Inside Money: Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power by Zachary Karabell
Jun 25, 2021
Inside Money: Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power by Zachary Karabell
A sweeping history of the legendary private investment firm Brown Brothers Harriman, exploring its central role in the story of American wealth and its rise to global power
Conspiracy theories have always swirled around Brown Brothers Harriman, and not without reason. Throughout the nineteenth century, when America was convulsed by a devastating financial panic essentially every twenty years, Brown Brothers quietly went from strength to strength, propping up the U.S. financial system at crucial moments and catalyzing successive booms, from the cotton trade and the steamship to the railroad, while largely managing to avoid the unwelcome attention that plagued some of its competitors. By the turn of the twentieth century, Brown Brothers was unquestionably at the heart of what was meant by an American Establishment. As America's reach extended beyond its shores, Brown Brothers worked hand in glove with the State Department, notably in Nicaragua in the early twentieth century, where the firm essentially took over the country's economy. To the Brown family, the virtue of their dealings was a given; their form of muscular Protestantism, forged on the playing fields of Groton and Yale, was the acme of civilization, and it was their duty to import that civilization to the world. When, during the Great Depression, Brown Brothers ensured their strength by merging with Averell Harriman's investment bank to form Brown Brothers Harriman, the die was cast for the role the firm would play on the global stage during World War II and thereafter, as its partners served at the highest levels of government to shape the international system that defines the world to this day.
In Inside Money, acclaimed historian, commentator, and former financial executive Zachary Karabell offers the first full and frank look inside this institution against the backdrop of American history. Blessed with complete access to the company's archives, as well as a thrilling understanding of the larger forces at play, Karabell has created an X-ray of American power--financial, political, cultural--as it has evolved from the early 1800s to the present. Today, unlike many of its competitors, Brown Brothers Harriman remains a private partnership and a beacon of sustainable capitalism, having forgone the heady speculative upsides of the past thirty years but also having avoided any role in the devastating downsides. The firm is no longer in the command capsule of the American economy, but, arguably, that is to its credit. If its partners cleaved to any one adage over the generations, it is that a relentless pursuit of more can destroy more than it creates.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nature’s Palette: A Color Reference System from the Natural World by Patrick Baty
Jun 25, 2021
Nature’s Palette: A Color Reference System from the Natural World by Patrick Baty
A gorgeous expanded edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colours, a landmark reference book on color and its origins in nature
First published in 1814, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a taxonomically organized guide to color in the natural world. Compiled by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner, the book was expanded and enhanced in 1821 by Patrick Syme, who added color swatches and further color descriptions, bringing the total number of classified hues to 110. The resulting resource has been invaluable not only to artists and designers but also to zoologists, botanists, mineralogists, anatomists, and explorers, including Charles Darwin on the famous voyage of the Beagle.
Nature's Palette makes this remarkable volume available to today's readers, and is now fully enhanced with new illustrations of all the animals, plants, and minerals Werner referenced alongside each color swatch. Readers can see "tile red" in a piece of porcelain jasper, the breast of a cock bullfinch, or a Shrubby Pimpernel. They can admire "Berlin blue" on a piece of sapphire, the Hepatica flower, or the wing feathers of a jay. Interspersed throughout the book are lavish feature pages displaying cases of taxidermy, eggs, shells, feathers, minerals, and butterflies, with individual specimens cross-referenced to the core catalog.
Featuring contributions by leading natural history experts along with more than 1,000 color illustrations and eight gatefolds, Nature's Palette is the ideal illustrated reference volume for visual artists, naturalists, and anyone who is captivated by color.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bridge Builders: Bringing People Together in a Polarized Age by Nathan Bomey
Jun 24, 2021
Bridge Builders: Bringing People Together in a Polarized Age by Nathan Bomey
In these turbulent times, defined by ideological chasms, clashes over social justice, and a pandemic intersecting with misinformation, Americans seem hopelessly divided along fault lines of politics, race, religion, class, and culture. Yet not everyone is accepting the status quo.
In Bridge Builders: Bringing People Together in a Polarized Age, journalist Nathan Bomey paints a forensic portrait of Americans who are spanning gaping divides between people of difference. From clergy fighting racism in Charlottesville to a former Republican congressman engaging conservatives on climate change and Appalachian journalists restoring social trust with the public, these countercultural leaders all believe in the power of forging lasting connections to bring about profound change. Though the blueprints for political, social, and cultural bridges vary widely, bridge builders have much in common―and we have much to learn from them. In this book, Bomey dissects the transformational ways in which bridge builders are combatting polarization by pursuing reconciliation, rejecting misinformation, and rethinking the principle of compromise.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Andrea Nerep, Founder/CEO of Petzbe – The Free Social App Just for Pets!
Jun 21, 2021
Andrea Nerep, Founder/CEO of Petzbe - The Free Social App Just for Pets!
Petzbe.com
Petzbe is the TOP social networking app created by pets FOR pets! Whether you’re snuggling, sniffing, snoozing, snacking, scratching, snorting or just being incredibly SMOL… we are all about sharing your very own PET pawspective.
Petzbe has been featured in WIRED, People Magazine, Good Morning America, The Wall St. Journal, and other major media outlets that our goofy hoomans like to read!
With just the tap of your paw/hoof/beak/talon/fin/claw you can:
• Creatively share your unique pet lifestyle!
• Pawwticipate in monthly #LendAPaw campaign where we raise money for pets in need! With the help of community, Petzbe has donated over $120k to helping fellow pets.
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• Join weekly creative challenges & contests so you can interact & learn more about all of your *Sniffers!* It is playtime all the time!
• Use Discussion Boards to post your thoughts, stories, recommendations, questions & comments so you can chat & connect with other users! After all, there’s nothing like a great conFURsation!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent’s Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground by Chris Tompkins
Jun 20, 2021
Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground by Chris Tompkins
No matter who we are or where we come from, we all play on the same playground. There are certain collective societal messages we hear growing up that we either consciously or subconsciously believe. As a result, we develop certain belief systems from which we operate our lives.
Raising LGBTQ Allies sheds light on the deeper, multi-faceted layers of homophobia. It opens up a conversation with parents around the possibility they may have an LGBTQ child, and shows how heteronormativity can be harmful if not addressed clearly and early. Although not every parent will have an LGBTQ child, their child will jump rope or play tag with a child who is LGBTQ.
By showing readers the importance of having open and authentic conversations with children at a young age, Chris Tompkins walks parents through the many ways they can prevent new generations from adopting homophobic and transphobic beliefs, while helping them explore their own subconscious biases.
Offering specific actions parents, family members, and caregivers can take to help navigate conversations, address heteronormativity, and challenge societal beliefs, Raising LGBTQ Allies serves as a guide to help normalize being LGBTQ from a young age. Creating allies and a world where closets don't exist happens one child at a time. And it begins with each of us and what we say, as much as what we choose not to say.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau, Tiffany Yecke Brooks
Jun 19, 2021
Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau, Tiffany Yecke Brooks
In January 1785, a young African American woman named Elizabeth was put on board the Lucretia in New York Harbor, bound for Charleston, where she would be sold to her fifth master in just twenty-two years. Leaving behind a small child she had little hope of ever seeing again, Elizabeth was faced with the stark reality of being sold south to a life quite different from any she had known before. She had no idea that Robert Townsend, a son of the family she was enslaved by, would locate her, safeguard her child, and return her to New York—nor how her story would help turn one of America’s first spies into an abolitionist. Robert Townsend is best known as one of George Washington’s most trusted spies, but few know about how he worked to end slavery. As Robert and Elizabeth’s story unfolds, prominent figures from history cross their path, including Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Benedict Arnold, John André, and John Adams, as well as participants in the Boston Massacre, the Sons of Liberty, the Battle of Long Island, Franklin’s Paris negotiations, and the Benedict Arnold treason plot.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – This Country: My Life in Politics and History by Chris Matthews
Jun 17, 2021
This Country: My Life in Politics and History by Chris Matthews
A sweeping memoir of American politics and history from Chris Matthews, New York Times bestselling author and former host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews.
In This Country, Chris Matthews offers a panoramic portrait of post–World War II America through the story of his remarkable life and career. It is a story of risk and adventure, of self-reliance and service, of loyalty and friendship. It is a story driven by an abiding faith in our country.
Raised in a large Irish-Catholic family in Philadelphia at a time when kids hid under their desks in atomic war drills, Chris’s life etched a pattern: take a leap, live an adventure, then learn what it means. As a young Peace Corps graduate, Chris moved to DC and began knocking on doors on Capitol Hill. With dreams of becoming what Ted Sorensen had been for Jack Kennedy, Chris landed as a staffer to Utah Senator Frank Moss, where his eyes were opened to the game of big-league politics.
In the 1970s, Matthews mounted a campaign for Congress as a Democratic maverick running against Philadelphia’s old political machine. He didn’t win the most votes, but his grit put him on the path to a top job in the White House. As a speechwriter for President Carter, Matthews witnessed the triumphs and tragedies of that administration; from the diplomatic brilliance of the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty to the disaster of the Iran hostage crisis. After Carter’s defeat, Chris became chief of staff to legendary Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, a perch that gave him an on-the-job PhD in American politics during the Reagan years.
Chris then leapt to the other side of the political matrix as a columnist and reporter. For the San Francisco Examiner, he covered the fall of the Berlin Wall, the first all-races election in South Africa, the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, and every American presidency from Reagan to George W. Bush. Chris would go on to pioneer cable news with a fast-paced, no-nonsense television program. His show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, would become a political institution for twenty years.
As Chris charts his political odyssey, he paints an energetic picture of a nation searching for its soul. He reflects with grace and wisdom, showcasing the grand arc of the American story through one life dedicated to its politics.
About the author
Chris Matthews is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit, Jack Kennedy—Elusive Hero, Tip and the Gipper—When Politics Worked, Kennedy and Nixon, and Hardball. He is the former host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats’ Campaigns to Defeat Trump by Edward-Isaac Dovere
Jun 15, 2021
Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Trump by Edward-Isaac Dovere
An award-winning political journalist for The Atlantic tells the inside story of how the embattled Democratic party, seeking a direction for its future during the Trump years, successfully regained the White House.
The 2020 presidential campaign was a defining moment for America. As Donald Trump and his nativist populism cowed the Republican Party into submission, many Democrats—haunted by Hillary Clinton’s shocking loss in 2016, which led to a four-year-long identity crisis—were convinced he would be unbeatable. Their party and the country, it seemed, might never recover.
How, then, did Democrats manage to win the presidency, especially after the longest primary race and the biggest field ever? How did they keep themselves united through an internal struggle between newly empowered progressives and establishment forces—playing out against a pandemic, an economic crisis, and a new racial reckoning?
Edward-Isaac Dovere’s Battle for the Soul is the searing, fly-on-the-wall account of the Democrats’ journey through recalibration and rebirth. Dovere traces this process from the early days in the wilderness of the post-Obama era, though the jockeying of potential candidates, to the backroom battles and exhausting campaigns, to the unlikely triumph of the man few expected to win, and through the inauguration and insurrection at the Capitol.
Dovere draws on years of on-the-ground reporting and contemporaneous conversations with the key players—whether in Pete Buttigieg’s hotel suite in Des Moines an hour before he won the Iowa caucuses or Joe Biden’s first-ever interview in the Oval Office—as well as aides, advisors, and voters. With unparalleled access and an insider’s command of the campaign, Battle for the Soul offers a compelling look at the policies, politics, people and the often absurd process of running for president. This fresh and timely story brings you on the trail, into the private rooms and along to eavesdrop on critical conversations. You will never see campaigns or this turning point in our history the same way again.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – David Perez CEO & Chairman of Nurish.me
Jun 14, 2021
David Perez CEO & Chairman of Nurish.me
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service by Carol Leonnig
Jun 13, 2021
Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service by Carol Leonnig
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This is one of those books that will go down as the seminal work—the determinative work—in this field. . . . Terrifying.”—Rachel Maddow
The first definitive account of the rise and fall of the Secret Service, from the Kennedy assassination to the alarming mismanagement of the Obama and Trump years, right up to the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6—by the Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of A Very Stable Genius
Carol Leonnig has been reporting on the Secret Service for The Washington Post for most of the last decade, bringing to light the secrets, scandals, and shortcomings that plague the agency today—from a toxic work culture to dangerously outdated equipment to the deep resentment within the ranks at key agency leaders, who put protecting the agency’s once-hallowed image before fixing its flaws. But the Secret Service wasn’t always so troubled.
The Secret Service was born in 1865, in the wake of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but its story begins in earnest in 1963, with the death of John F. Kennedy. Shocked into reform by its failure to protect the president on that fateful day in Dallas, this once-sleepy agency was radically transformed into an elite, highly trained unit that would redeem itself several times, most famously in 1981 by thwarting an assassination attempt against Ronald Reagan. But this reputation for courage and excellence would not last forever. By Barack Obama’s presidency, the once-proud Secret Service was running on fumes and beset by mistakes and alarming lapses in judgment: break-ins at the White House, an armed gunman firing into the windows of the residence while confused agents stood by, and a massive prostitution scandal among agents in Cartagena, to name just a few. With Donald Trump’s arrival, a series of promised reforms were cast aside, as a president disdainful of public service instead abused the Secret Service to rack up political and personal gains.
To explore these problems in the ranks, Leonnig interviewed dozens of current and former agents, government officials, and whistleblowers who put their jobs on the line to speak out about a hobbled agency that’s in desperate need of reform. “I will be forever grateful to them for risking their careers,” she writes, “not because they wanted to share tantalizing gossip about presidents and their families, but because they know that the Service is broken and needs fixing. By telling their story, they hope to revive the Service they love.”
About Carol Leonnig
Carol Leonnig is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and veteran investigative reporter at the Washington Post.
She is the author of "A Very Stable Genius", a jaw-dropping insiders' account of Donald Trump's presidency, with her co-author Philip Rucker, to be published Jan. 21, 2020.
In her work as a journalist, Leonnig has uncovered politicians' misconduct, revealed striking examples of government corruption, abuse and incompetence, and covered four presidential administrations.
A graduate of Bryn Mawr College, she lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and two daughters.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bad Moon Rising: A Bad Axe County Novel by John Galligan
Jun 13, 2021
Bad Moon Rising: A Bad Axe County Novel by John Galligan
“As unique a place in the mystery universe as you will ever find...smooth, unexpected, and memorable. This book is a diamond in the rough.” —Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A record heat wave suffocates remote rural Wisconsin as the local sheriff tracks down a killer hidden in the depths of the community in this atmospheric, race-to-the-finish mystery by the acclaimed author of the Bad Axe County series.
Sheriff Heidi Kick has a dead body on her hands, a homeless young man last seen alive miles from the Bad Axe. Chillingly, the medical examiner confirms what Sheriff Kick has been experiencing in her own reoccurring nightmares of late: the victim was buried alive. As the relentless summer heat bears down and more bodies are discovered, Sheriff Kick also finds herself embroiled in a nasty reelection campaign. These days her detractors call her “Sheriff Mommy”—KICK HER OUT holler the opposition’s campaign signs—and as her family troubles become public, vicious rumors threaten to sway the electorate and derail her investigation.
Enter Vietnam veteran Leroy Fanta, editor-in-chief of the local paper who believes Heidi’s strange case might be tied to a reclusive man writing deranged letters to the opinions section for years. With his heart and liver on their last legs, Fanta drums up his old journalistic instincts in one last effort to help Heidi find a lead in her case, or at least a good story...
With simmering tension that sweats off the page, Bad Moon Rising infuses newsworthy relevance with a page-turning story of crime in America’s heartland, capturing global issues with startling immediacy while entertaining from start to finish.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tiger in the Sea: The Ditching of Flying Tiger 923 and the Desperate Struggle for Survival by Eric Lindner
Jun 12, 2021
Tiger in the Sea: The Ditching of Flying Tiger 923 and the Desperate Struggle for Survival by Eric Lindner
September 1962: On a moonless night over the raging Atlantic Ocean, a thousand miles from land, the engines of Flying Tiger flight 923 to Germany burst into flames, one by one.
Pilot John Murray didn’t have long before the plane crashed headlong into the 20-foot waves at 120 mph.
As the four flight attendants donned life vests, collected sharp objects, and explained how to brace for the ferocious impact, 68 passengers clung to their seats: elementary schoolchildren from Hawaii, a teenage newlywed from Germany, a disabled Normandy vet from Cape Cod, an
immigrant from Mexico, and 30 recent graduates of the 82nd Airborne’s Jump School. They all expected to die.
Murray radioed out “Mayday” as he attempted to fly down through gale-force winds into the rough water, hoping the plane didn’t break apart when it hit the sea.
Only a handful of ships could pick up the distress call so far from land. The closest was a Swiss freighter 13 hours away. Dozens of other ships and planes from nine countries abruptly changed course or scrambled from Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, and Cornwall, all racing to the rescue—but they would take hours, or days, to arrive.
From the cockpit, the blackness of the Atlantic grew ever closer. Could Murray do what no pilot had ever done—“land” a commercial airliner at night in a violent sea without everyone dying? And if he did, would rescuers find any survivors before they drowned or died from hypothermia in the icy water?
The fate of Flying Tiger 923 riveted the world. Bulletins interrupted radio and TV programs. Headlines shouted off newspapers from London to LA. Frantic family members overwhelmed telephone switchboards. President Kennedy took a break from the brewing crises in Cuba and Mississippi to ask for hourly updates.
Tiger in the Sea is a gripping tale of triumph, tragedy, unparalleled airmanship, and incredibly brave people from all walks of life. The author has pieced together the story—long hidden because of murky Cold War politics—through exhaustive research and reconstructed a true and inspiring tribute to the virtues of outside-the-box-thinking, teamwork, and hope.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, Jason Stanford
Jun 11, 2021
Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, Jason Stanford
“Lively and absorbing. . ." — The New York Times Book Review
"Engrossing." —Wall Street Journal
“Entertaining and well-researched . . . ” —Houston Chronicle
Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths, exploring why they had their day for so long, and explaining why the ugly fight about its meaning is now coming to a head.
Every nation needs its creation myth, and since Texas was a nation before it was a state, it's no surprise that its myths bite deep. There's no piece of history more important to Texans than the Battle of the Alamo, when Davy Crockett and a band of rebels went down in a blaze of glory fighting for independence from Mexico, losing the battle but setting Texas up to win the war. However, that version of events, as Forget the Alamo definitively shows, owes more to fantasy than reality. Just as the site of the Alamo was left in ruins for decades, its story was forgotten and twisted over time, with the contributions of Tejanos--Texans of Mexican origin, who fought alongside the Anglo rebels--scrubbed from the record, and the origin of the conflict over Mexico's push to abolish slavery papered over. Forget the Alamo provocatively explains the true story of the battle against the backdrop of Texas's struggle for independence, then shows how the sausage of myth got made in the Jim Crow South of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. As uncomfortable as it may be to hear, celebrating the Alamo has long had an echo of celebrating whiteness.
In the past forty-some years, waves of revisionists have come at this topic, and at times have made real progress toward a more nuanced and inclusive story that doesn't alienate anyone. But we are not living in one of those times; the fight over the Alamo's meaning has become more pitched than ever in the past few years, even violent, as Texas's future begins to look more and more different from its past. It's the perfect time for a wise and generous-spirited book that shines the bright light of the truth into a place that's gotten awfully dark.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kristin Kobes Du Mez – Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation Paperback
Jun 10, 2021
Kristin Kobes Du Mez - Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation Paperback
The “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America.
Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism―or in the words of one modern chaplain, with “a spiritual badass.”
As acclaimed scholar Kristin Du Mez explains, the key to understanding this transformation is to recognize the centrality of popular culture in contemporary American evangelicalism. Many of today’s evangelicals might not be theologically astute, but they know their VeggieTales, they’ve read John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart, and they learned about purity before they learned about sex―and they have a silver ring to prove it. Evangelical books, films, music, clothing, and merchandise shape the beliefs of millions. And evangelical culture is teeming with muscular heroes―mythical warriors and rugged soldiers, men like Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, Mel Gibson, and the Duck Dynasty clan, who assert white masculine power in defense of “Christian America.” Chief among these evangelical legends is John Wayne, an icon of a lost time when men were uncowed by political correctness, unafraid to tell it like it was, and did what needed to be done.
Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Trump in fact represented the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals’ most deeply held values: patriarchy, authoritarian rule, aggressive foreign policy, fear of Islam, ambivalence toward #MeToo, and opposition to Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQ community. A much-needed reexamination of perhaps the most influential subculture in this country, Jesus and John Wayne shows that, far from adhering to biblical principles, modern white evangelicals have remade their faith, with enduring consequences for all Americans.
Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. She has written for the Washington Post, Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Christian Century, and Religion & Politics, and has been interviewed on NPR, CTV, the CBC, and by CNN, the New York Times, the Economist, the Christian Post, PBS News Hour, and the AP, among other outlets, and she blogs at Patheos’s Anxious Bench.
Her most recent book is Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir by Brian Broome
Jun 10, 2021
Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir by Brian Broome
A poetic and raw coming-of-age memoir about Blackness, masculinity, and addiction
“Punch Me Up to the Gods obliterates what we thought were the limitations of not just the American memoir, but the possibilities of the American paragraph. I’m not sure a book has ever had me sobbing, punching the air, dying of laughter, and needing to write as much as Brian Broome’s staggering debut. This sh*t is special.”
—Kiese Laymon, New York Times bestselling author of Heavy
“Punch Me Up to the Gods is some of the finest writing I have ever encountered and one of the most electrifying, powerful, simply spectacular memoirs I—or you—have ever read. And you will read it; you must read it. It contains everything we all crave so deeply: truth, soul, brilliance, grace. It is a masterpiece of a memoir and Brian Broome should win the Pulitzer Prize for writing it. I am in absolute awe and you will be, too.”
—Augusten Burroughs, New York Times bestselling author of Running with Scissors
Punch Me Up to the Gods introduces a powerful new talent in Brian Broome, whose early years growing up in Ohio as a dark-skinned Black boy harboring crushes on other boys propel forward this gorgeous, aching, and unforgettable debut. Brian’s recounting of his experiences—in all their cringe-worthy, hilarious, and heartbreaking glory—reveal a perpetual outsider awkwardly squirming to find his way in. Indiscriminate sex and escalating drug use help to soothe his hurt, young psyche, usually to uproarious and devastating effect. A no-nonsense mother and broken father play crucial roles in our misfit’s origin story. But it is Brian’s voice in the retelling that shows the true depth of vulnerability for young Black boys that is often quietly near to bursting at the seams.
Cleverly framed around Gwendolyn Brooks’s poem “We Real Cool,” the iconic and loving ode to Black boyhood, Punch Me Up to the Gods is at once playful, poignant, and wholly original. Broome’s writing brims with swagger and sensitivity, bringing an exquisite and fresh voice to ongoing cultural conversations about Blackness in America.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – JFK’s Ghost: Kennedy, Sorensen and the Making of Profiles in Courage by David R. Stokes
Jun 08, 2021
JFK's Ghost: Kennedy, Sorensen and the Making of Profiles in Courage by David R. Stokes
"I'd rather win a Pulitzer Prize than be President of the United States," John F. Kennedy confided to author Margaret Coit shortly after his election to the Senate in 1953. Kennedy got his wish four years later, when his book Profiles in Courage was awarded the Pulitzer for biography--even though it wasn't among the finalists for the prize.
The role of Kennedy's speechwriter Ted Sorensen in drafting and crafting the main chapters in the book was never acknowledged by Kennedy's inner circle. And Kennedy was hyper-sensitive until his dying day about rumors that cast doubt on his authorship of Profiles. Sorensen was in many ways Kennedy's "alter ego," a man described as Kennedy's "intellectual blood-bank." But Jackie Kennedy found the relationship between her husband and his speechwriter to be "creepy."
Still, Jack Kennedy the writer is an often overlooked part of the Kennedy narrative that helped propel his political career. And when Kennedy's authorship of Profiles and the legitimacy of his Pulitzer Prize were challenged on Mike Wallace's national television show by the popular columnist Drew Pearson, JFK's political future was imperiled.
If the rumors surrounding the authorship of Profiles in Courage had been confirmed as true prior to his ascendance to the Presidency, there might have been no brief and shining moment in America now remembered as Camelot.
About David R. Stokes
David R. Stokes is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
His book, THE SHOOTING SALVATIONIST, appeared twice on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller list in 2011. This story has been republished (2019) titled, APPARENT DANGER.
Screenplays based on two of his novels, CAMELOT'S COUSIN and JACK & DICK, are currently being represented for production in Hollywood.
Retired FBI Agent and Bestselling author, Bob Hamer, says, "David Stokes combines his meticulous research with a writing style which makes you feel as though you are that fly-on-the-wall witnessing history as it unfolds."
David grew up in the Detroit, Michigan area and has been an ordained minister for more than 40 years. Now retired from pastoral ministry, he writes full-time. David has been married to his wife, Karen, since 1976, and they have been blessed with three daughters--all now grown and with wonderful children of their own.
There are, in fact, seven grandchildren, a fact verified by hundreds--maybe thousands--of pictures, as well as an ever-growing collection of toys and gadgets joyously cluttering their home.
Visit David's website: http://www.davidrstokes.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Culture Hacker by Shane Green, Founder & President of SGEi
Jun 08, 2021
Culture Hacker by Shane Green, Founder & President of SGEi
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HACK YOUR WORKPLACE CULTURE FOR GREATER PROFITS AND PRODUCTIVITY
"I LOVE THIS BOOK!"
―CHESTER ELTON, New York Times bestselling author of All In and What Motivates Me
"When companies focus on culture, the positive effects ripple outward, benefiting not just employees but customers and profits. Read this smart, engaging book if you want a practical guide to getting those results for your organization."
―MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, executive coach and New York Times bestselling author
"Most books on customer service and experience ask leaders to focus on the customer first. Shane turns this notion on its head and makes a compelling case why leaders need to make 'satisfied employees' the priority."
―LISA BODELL, CEO of Futurethink and author of Why Simple Wins
"This is a must read for anyone in a customer service-centric industry. Shane explains the path to creating both satisfied customers and satisfied employees."
―CHIP CONLEY, New York Times bestselling author and hospitality entrepreneur
The question is not, "does your company have a culture?" The question is, "does your company have a culture that fosters outstanding customer experiences, limits employee turnover, and ensures high performance?"
Every executive and manager has a responsibility to positively influence their workplace culture. Culture Hacker gives you the tools and insights to do it with simplicity and style.
Culture Hacker explains:
Twelve high-impact hacks to improve employee experience and performance
How to delight and retain a multi-generational workforce
The factors determining whether or not your employees deliver outstanding customer service
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – John Storm President of JL&S Enterprises
Jun 06, 2021
John Storm President of JL&S Enterprises
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage
Jun 05, 2021
Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage
"A gut-churning, heart-wrenching, blockbuster of a first novel . . . Parks-Ramage is an extraordinary new talent and Yes, Daddy is truly something special."
—Kristen Arnett, author of Mostly Dead Things
A propulsive, scorching modern gothic, Yes, Daddy follows an ambitious young man who is lured by an older, successful playwright into a dizzying world of wealth and an idyllic Hamptons home where things take a nightmarish turn.
Jonah Keller moved to New York City with dreams of becoming a successful playwright, but, for the time being, lives in a rundown sublet in Bushwick, working extra hours at a restaurant only to barely make rent. When he stumbles upon a photo of Richard Shriver—the glamorous Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright and quite possibly the stepping stone to the fame he craves—Jonah orchestrates their meeting. The two begin a hungry, passionate affair.
When summer arrives, Richard invites his young lover for a spell at his sprawling estate in the Hamptons. A tall iron fence surrounds the idyllic compound where Richard and a few of his close artist friends entertain, have lavish dinners, and—Jonah can’t help but notice—employ a waitstaff of young, attractive gay men, many of whom sport ugly bruises. Soon, Jonah is cast out of Richard’s good graces and a sinister underlay begins to emerge. As a series of transgressions lead inexorably to a violent climax, Jonah hurtles toward a decisive revenge that will shape the rest of his life.
Riveting, unpredictable, and compulsively readable, Yes, Daddy is an exploration of class, power dynamics, and the nuances of victimhood and complicity. It burns with weight and clarity—and offers hope that stories may hold the key to our healing.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Electric City: The Lost History of Ford and Edison’s American Utopia by Thomas Hager
Jun 04, 2021
Electric City: The Lost History of Ford and Edison’s American Utopia by Thomas Hager
The extraordinary, unknown story of two giants of American history—Henry Ford and Thomas Edison—and their attempt to create an electric-powered city of tomorrow on the Tennessee River
During the roaring twenties, two of the most revered and influential men in American business proposed to transform one of the country’s poorest regions into a dream technological metropolis, a shining paradise of small farms, giant factories, and sparkling laboratories. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s “Detroit of the South” would be ten times the size of Manhattan, powered by renewable energy, and free of air pollution. And it would reshape American society, introducing mass commuting by car, use a new kind of currency called “energy dollars,” and have the added benefit (from Ford and Edison's view) of crippling the growth of socialism.
The whole audacious scheme almost came off, with Southerners rallying to support what became known as the Ford Plan. But while some saw it as a way to conjure the future and reinvent the South, others saw it as one of the biggest land swindles of all time. They were all true.
Electric City is a rich chronicle of the time and the social backdrop, and offers a fresh look at the lives of the two men who almost saw the project to fruition, the forces that came to oppose them, and what rose in its stead: a new kind of public corporation called the Tennessee Valley Authority, one of the greatest achievements of the New Deal. This is a history for a wide audience, including readers interested in American history, technology, politics, and the future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Proof of Life: Twenty Days on the Hunt for a Missing Person in the Middle East by Daniel Levin
Jun 04, 2021
Proof of Life: Twenty Days on the Hunt for a Missing Person in the Middle East by Daniel Levin
“Truly thrilling. Daniel Levin brilliantly conveys both the menace and the evil of Middle Eastern intrigue, and some victories of human kindness over cruelty and despair.”
—Daniel Kahneman, New York Times bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow
“In laying bare the raw human toll of the ferocious and cruel Syrian conflict, Proof of Life asks the reader to make a choice between cynicism and compassion.”
—Ayaan Hirsi Ali, New York Times bestselling author of Infidel
Daniel Levin was in his New York office when he got a call from an acquaintance with an urgent, cryptic request to meet in Paris. A young man had gone missing in Syria. No government, embassy, or intelligence agency would help. Could he? Would he? So begins a suspenseful, shocking, and at times brutal true story of one man’s search to find a missing person in Syria over twenty tense days. Levin, a lawyer turned armed-conflict negotiator, chases leads throughout the Middle East, meeting with powerful sheikhs, drug lords, and sex traffickers in his pursuit of the truth.
In Proof of Life, Levin dives deep into the shadows—an underground industry of war where everything is for sale, including arms, drugs, and even people. He offers a fascinating study of how people use leverage to get what they want from one another and of a place where no one does a favor without wanting something in return, whether it’s immediately or years down the road.
A fast-paced thriller wrapped in a memoir, Proof of Life is a cinematic must-read by an author with access to a world that usually remains hidden.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 200 Years of American Financial Panics: Crashes, Recessions, Depressions, and the Technology that Will Change It All by Thomas P. Vartanian
Jun 03, 2021
200 Years of American Financial Panics: Crashes, Recessions, Depressions, and the Technology that Will Change It All by Thomas P. Vartanian
From 1819 to COVID-19, 200 Years of American Financial Panics offers a comprehensive historical account of financial panics in America. Through a meticulous dissection of historical events and the benefit of his experience handling many of the country’s largest bank failures, Thomas P. Vartanian reveals why so many more devastating financial crises have occurred in America than nearly every other country in the world.
Vartanian provides extensive evidence of how the collision of policy-driven government actions and profit-oriented business performance have disrupted market equilibrium and made the U.S. system of financial oversight less effective and more susceptible to missing the signs of future financial crises, including policies that:
imposed tariffs and chartered dozens of poorly regulated, uncapitalized state banks that facilitated panics in the 19th century;
created ambivalence over whether gold, silver or paper money should be the preeminent form of payment, creating the perfect conditions for the depression of 1893;
kept interest rates low to assist the central banks in England, Germany and France, allowing an overheated U.S. stock market to shift into overdrive and crash in 1929;
planted the seeds of the S&L crisis more than twenty years before when Congress imposed artificial limits on deposit interest rates and the states capped mortgage interest rates to increase homeownership;
pressured banks in the 1990’s to increase mortgage lending to increase home ownership while the Fed engaged in loose monetary policies, adding fuel to the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression.
200 Years of American Financial Panics dissects financial crises in a way not attempted before, concluding that the pyramid of governmental oversight intended to foster economic safety and stability has been turned on its head to its detriment. Vartanian provides readers with a unique list of practical solutions. Most importantly, his analysis of financial technology, from artificial intelligence and Big Data to cryptocurrencies and quantum computing, forecasts how financial markets and government regulation will change. 200 Years of American Financial Panics is a must read for anyone that wants to understand their money, financial markets, and how they are going to change in the future.
About Thomas P. Vartanian
Thomas P. Vartanian is the Executive Director of the Program on Financial Regulation & Technology at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School, where he is also a Professor of Law.
Before joining Scalia Law School, he chaired the Financial Institution's practices at two international law firms, Dechert LLP and Fried Frank LLP, through four financial crises. Both as a regulator and private practitioner, he has been involved in 30 of the 50 largest bank failures in American history, developing a deep understanding of the causes of financial collapses. He has been described by clients in Chambers as "one of the best financial services lawyers in America."
Mr. Vartanian served in the Reagan Administration as General Counsel of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board and the FSLIC, where he authorized the receivership, sale, or liquidation of hundreds of failed institutions in the S&L crisis, including the first national and cross-industry financial institution combinations in the country. Prior to that, he served in the Carter Administration in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as Special Assistant to the Chief Counsel.
Mr. Vartanian is a futurist and expert in financial technology. He was Chairman of the American Bar Association's Cyberspace Law Committee between 1998 and 2002, where he chaired an international task force of lawyers from twenty countries which issued a seminal report on the novel issues created at that time by doi...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Modern Epidemics: From the Spanish Flu to COVID-19 by Salvador Macip
Jun 01, 2021
Modern Epidemics: From the Spanish Flu to COVID-19 by Salvador Macip
COVID-19 has made us all aware of the fact that we live in a world full of invisible enemies. Normally, we don’t even realize they’re there, but from time to time one of these microscopic creatures becomes powerful enough to turn everything upside down. What are these invisible enemies, and how can we prepare ourselves for the pandemics of the future?
A specialist in the cellular biology of diseases, Salvador Macip explains, in a language everyone can understand, what it means to share the planet with millions of microbes – some wonderful allies, others terrible foes. He provides a concise account of epidemics that changed history, and focuses on the great modern plagues that are still causing millions of deaths every year, from influenza, TB and malaria to COVID-19. Macip also examines the methods we have used – from vaccines to improved sanitation and social distancing – to try to control these invisible enemies.
This authoritative overview of modern epidemics and the pathogens that cause them will be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand our world today, a world in which some of the greatest threats to the human species come from the invisible microbes with which we share this planet.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life’s Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amanda L. Tyler
May 30, 2021
Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amanda L. Tyler
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's last book is a curation of her own legacy, tracing the long history of her work for gender equality and a “more perfect Union.”
In the fall of 2019, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg visited the University of California, Berkeley School of Law to deliver the first annual Herma Hill Kay Memorial Lecture in honor of her friend, the late Herma Hill Kay, with whom Ginsburg had coauthored the very first casebook on sex-based discrimination in 1974. Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue is the result of a period of collaboration between Ginsburg and Amanda L. Tyler, a Berkeley Law professor and former Ginsburg law clerk. During Justice Ginsburg's visit to Berkeley, she told her life story in conversation with Tyler. In this collection, the two bring together that conversation and other materials—many previously unpublished—that share details from Justice Ginsburg's family life and long career. These include notable briefs and oral arguments, some of Ginsburg's last speeches, and her favorite opinions that she wrote as a Supreme Court Justice (many in dissent), along with the statements that she read from the bench in those important cases. Each document was chosen by Ginsburg and Tyler to tell the story of the litigation strategy and optimistic vision that were at the heart of Ginsburg's unwavering commitment to the achievement of "a more perfect Union."
In a decades-long career, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an advocate and jurist for gender equality and for ensuring that the United States Constitution leaves no person behind. Her work transformed not just the American legal landscape, but American society more generally. Ginsburg labored tirelessly to promote a Constitution that is ever more inclusive and that allows every individual to achieve their full human potential. As revealed in these pages, in the area of gender rights, Ginsburg dismantled long-entrenched systems of discrimination based on outdated stereotypes by showing how such laws hold back both genders. And as also shown in the materials brought together here, Justice Ginsburg had a special ability to appreciate how the decisions of the high court impact the lived experiences of everyday Americans. The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September 2020 as this book was heading into production was met with a public outpouring of grief. With her death, the country lost a hero and national treasure whose incredible life and legacy made the United States a more just society and one in which “We the People,” for whom the Constitution is written, includes everyone.Amanda L. Tyler is Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where she teaches and writes about the Supreme Court, the federal courts, constitutional law, legal history, and civil procedure. Tyler is the author, with the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, of Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union (University of California Press 2021). She is also the author of many articles and books, including Habeas Corpus in Wartime: From the Tower of London to Guantanamo Bay (Oxford University Press 2017). She also serves as a co-editor of the prominent casebook and treatise Hart and Wechsler’s The Federal Courts and the Federal System. Tyler served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Supreme Court of the United States during the October Term 1999.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Suppressed: Confessions of a Former New York Times Washington Correspondent by Robert M. Smith
May 29, 2021
Suppressed: Confessions of a Former New York Times Washington Correspondent by Robert M. Smith
Four million people in nearly 200 countries read The New York Times. Of these, many are opinion-leaders. Journalists everywhere read the paper to get a supposedly objective view of the news and to learn what The Times thinks is important. But they aren’t getting that kind of view – despite the ads The Times runs proclaiming its attachment to rock-solid truth.
A Times former White House and investigative correspondent, Robert M. Smith, discloses how some stories make it to print, some do not, how the filters work, and how the paper may have suppressed the most important U.S. political story of the day—Watergate.
Smith shows how the paper stepped into the ring and begun slugging it out with President Trump, instead of staying outside the ring and neutrally reporting what it saw. The book argues that the paper would have been far more effective in countering and exposing the President if it had remained true to its nearly two-hundred-year-old tradition and remained neutral -- that is, remained credible (as it so loudly maintains that it is).
The book contends that objectivity on the part of the press might have made people believe the unfavorable things reported about Trump instead of dismissing them as the predictable product of leftist partiality.
The book explains how to read the press like an insider.
It discloses that The Times assigned Smith to hire a reporter of a particular partisan stripe; that the paper’s business journalists refused to cover negative stories about business, and that its Pentagon correspondent refused to cover the My Lai massacre committed by American troops in Vietnam.
Written with candor and humor, Suppressed traces a young investigative reporter’s arc from naïveté to cynicism, from covering the White House to leaving the paper for Yale Law School and ultimately becoming a barrister in London and teaching at Oxford.
The Chris Voss Show – Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety by Poppy Jamie
May 28, 2021
Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety by Poppy Jamie
A clear path to overcoming uncertainty, perfectionism, and fears of rejection so you can finally find peace with the past and create a happier, healthier future
“Poppy’s powerful approach will help you take control of your thoughts so they don’t control you.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Even before the pandemic brought on a crushing wave of stress, anxiety, isolation, life change, and financial struggle, there was already a growing mental health crisis. Due to a culture that encourages perfection, hustle, and fictional life/work balance, many are burning out. Behind her Instagram-projected image of “happy wellness founder,” Poppy Jamie was also struggling mightily with perfectionism and life purpose.
She began working with mental health experts and researchers to find practical tools to overcome her inner critic and rewire her mind. She discovered that it is possible to create new neural pathways in your brain to break patterns of avoidance, challenge fears of not being good enough, and turn failure around by stretching the mind with new, healthier thought habits. The old wiring (and habits) that you’ve been stuck with can be written-over. You can actually upgrade your headspace to make curiosity, vulnerability, compassion, and emotional flexibility your default settings.
In the emphatic and trusted voice of Bridget Jones meets neuroscience, Poppy shares her Flexy Thoughts approach for changing how you react to emotional triggers and think of yourself while improving your mental and physical health, relationships, and vision of the future.
Our emotional resilience may continue to be tested, but the new perspectives and strategies in Happy Not Perfect will help us bring confidence, adaptability, and acceptance to whatever comes next.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jason Hayes, Founder and CEO of LuxuryProperty.com
May 27, 2021
Jason Hayes, Founder and CEO of LuxuryProperty.com
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The Chris Voss Show – Freedom on Trial: The First Post-Civil War Battle Over Civil Rights and Voter Suppression by Scott Farris
May 27, 2021
Freedom on Trial: The First Post-Civil War Battle Over Civil Rights and Voter Suppression by Scott Farris
The Confederacy lost the Civil War but quickly began to win the peace when a mysterious organization arose called the Ku Klux Klan. The Ku Klux, as it was then called, sought to restore white supremacy by terrorizing the formerly enslaved to prevent them from voting or owning firearms. To support Black resistance to the KKK’s campaign of murder and mayhem, President Ulysses S. Grant suspended the writ of habeas corpus in large portions of South Carolina and sent the famed 7th Cavalry to make mass arrests.
Grant’s new attorney general, the first former Confederate to serve in a presidential Cabinet and an ardent advocate for Black equality, Amos T. Akerman, aggressively prosecuted the Ku Klux in a series of sensational trials that shocked the nation and forced a reckoning regarding just how much the Civil War and the recently enacted Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the Constitution had changed America and its notions of citizenship.
Highlighting forgotten Black and white civil rights pioneers and weaving in the story of the author’s own great-grandfather’s crimes as a member of the Ku Klux Klan, Freedom on Trial tells a gripping story of a moment pregnant with promise when race relations in the United States might have taken a dramatically different turn. It is a story that also offers a sober lesson for those engaged in the ongoing work of fulfilling the American promise of equality for all.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleash Your Primal Brain: Demystifying How We Think and Why We Act by Tim Ash
May 25, 2021
Unleash Your Primal Brain: Demystifying How We Think and Why We Act by Tim Ash
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Understand what makes us human!
Unleash Your Primal Brain is about the commonalities all 8,000,000,000 people on earth share.
Our ancestors were molded by ruthless survival pressures from the earliest days of life on the planet. Adaptations which worked long ago are still inside of us – also shared with insects and reptiles. Later additions are common to all mammals from the tiniest shrews to the most massive whales. Some capabilities were bolted on relatively recently and are only shared with our primate cousins. And the runaway explosion of humans on the planet can only be explained by our own bizarre species-level evolution.
The only way to understand how our brains work is to examine the complete evolutionary arc.
The lie of rationality
The big picture of brain evolution
How we learn and remember
The chemistry of happiness
The power of pain
Demystifying risk
Safer in the herd
Good night, sweet dreams
Monkey see, monkey do
Big babies
Sexy apes
Let me tell you a story
How we evolved to be cultural creatures
Ownership, fairness, and favors
Conformity and integrity
Get ready, it’s going to be a wild ride with Unleash Your Primal Brain!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The P.E.O.P.L.E. Programme: How to Overcome Your Blocks to Success by John Kenny
May 25, 2021
The P.E.O.P.L.E. Programme: How to Overcome Your Blocks to Success by John Kenny
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We create our thoughts, we trigger our emotions, and this determines the ways in which we act and behave. How we react or respond leads to our outcomes, both positive and negative.
We all see things in our own way and act accordingly based on our perceptions and the meaning we give to events that have happened and will happen in our lives.
Most of us remain in the world of our subconscious, making choices and fulfilling needs based on the things that we learnt many years ago.
The most important relationship that we ever have is the one we have with ourselves as it drives the direction of our lives. This book has been written to help you to understand what that relationship is.
Do you know where your thoughts come from? Why you feel like you do sometimes? Why you have a compulsion to act in certain ways when you know you may want to act differently?
What has been holding you back for all of these years from having the relationships that you want, from achieving in life when you know that you can?
The P.E.O.P.L.E. Programme will not only help you to understand all of these things but will give you the tools to ensure you can overcome your blocks to success.
Come on a journey with me: see how I managed to change my life.
John Kenny was born in 1970 and grew up in Ilford, Essex until his early twenties.
He didn't know what he wanted to do as a career until his early 30's as he competed as an athlete, to international standard until he was 25 and found himself at a bit of a loss.
He became a firefighter in 2001, after working as a Personal Trainer, but realised that although he wanted to work in a profession that helped people, these were not the right ones for him.
He then trained as a counsellor in 2004 and took his first step into the world of personal development.
For well over a decade he has worked with thousands of clients, firstly qualifying as a counsellor and then as a coach and hypnotherapist.
He founded Interpersonal Relationship Coaching in 2016 which is a fusion of his experiences, knowledge and what he has noticed works most effectively for his clients and creates sustainable change in their lives. He is known as The Relationship Guy.
His first book - The P.E.O.P.L.E. Programme, tells the story of his life, how he learnt to see himself and relate to people based on his upbringing and subsequent life experiences. The second half of the book asks you the questions so that you can really understand yourself in the same way and allows you to overcome your blocks to living a successful life.
John is also a professional speaker and runs his own personal development workshops to help people be the best versions of themselves and live their best lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Virus: Vaccinations, the CDC, and the Hijacking of America’s Response to the Pandemic by Nina Burleigh
May 22, 2021
Virus: Vaccinations, the CDC, and the Hijacking of America's Response to the Pandemic by Nina Burleigh
Ninaburleigh.com
The only close analysis of our pandemic year revealing how the confluence of key government missteps, behind-the-scenes deal brokering, staggering dismissal of decades of scientific progress, conspiracy theories, and further malfeasance were behind hundreds of thousands of unnecessary deaths.
“A fast-paced narrative that captures the spirit of our dystopian times.”—Craig Unger, author of American Kompromat
A few months before the virus slammed the world, global public health experts declared the United States the most prepared for a possible pandemic. Instead, we watched as the disease killed half a million Americans. A stunned nation has been too busy grieving and doing damage control to ask why, or to comprehend just how much of the blundering and chaos of the pandemic response was either deliberate or entirely predictable. New York Times bestselling author Nina Burleigh weaves together the key narrative strands to create an uncompromising and highly informed expose about our shared global pandemic experience and what it means for our future. Here readers will learn:
• How the Trump administration packed public health agencies with right wing Christians and their political allies who cared more about gender norms and policing morality than a possible pandemic.
• How another branch of the Trump administration, the anti-government ideologues, were so enamored of extreme free market principles that they treated the pandemic as a business opportunity.
• How America’s anti-expertise culture, long nurtured by right wing media and conservative politicians, and now at its apogee, has left countless millions of Americans doubting the efficacy and safety of vaccines.
• How the phenomenal success of childhood vaccines on extending average lifespan since the early 20th century has left many Americans so ignorant about how much vaccines have already improved their lives that they’re willing to reject them.
• How our metastasizing national security state and the “bad science” of the Cold War from the A-bomb to bioweapons and beyond explains the credulity of vast numbers of Americans who subscribe to wild conspiracy theories about Covid.
• How a growing number of mainstream scientists now actually accept the “lab leak hypothesis” about the origins of the virus.
About Nina Burleigh
Nina Burleigh is a New York Times best-selling author of seven lively, acclaimed works of creative nonfiction. Her latest book, VIRUS, five essays on the pandemic, will be published in May 2021. She has written hundreds of works of journalism, essays and book reviews, on a wide array of topics including culture, politics, gender issues, science, and the environment.
Her books share a theme of examining the tension between belief and science, religion and rationality in post-Enlightenment life, including 1830s American politics, among post-revolutionary French scientists in Egypt, Cold War era CIA conspiracy theories, fake Biblical archaeology in Jerusalem today, and the role of faith versus science in an Italian courtroom. Two books explore the relationship between art, nature, history, and science. In Mirage, she told the story of the scientists and artists behind the first great study of modern Islam and ancient Egypt, Description de l'Egypte, a landmark work of art and publishing produced by the scientists who went to Egypt with Napoleon in 1800. Her book Unholy Business is a Maltese Falcon style crime caper about a gang of forgers accused of applying new technology to alter and sell archaeological relics.
A fellow of the Explorers Club, she has covered stories on six continents. She has published works about the Arctic and the Antarctic, the Amazon, where she wrote an essay about women, nature, and the human culture along the Amazon River in Peru and ayahuasca culture in Iquitos,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul by Najwa Zebian
May 20, 2021
Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul by Najwa Zebian
Najwazebian.com
From the celebrated poet, speaker, and educator comes a powerful blueprint for healing by building a home within yourself.
“A master class in self-actualization and compassion.”—Mari Andrew, New York Times bestselling author of Am I There Yet?
In her debut book of inspiration, poet Najwa Zebian shares her revolutionary concept of home—the place of safety where you can embrace your vulnerability and discover your self-worth. It’s the place where your soul feels like it belongs, where you are loved for who you are. Too many of us build our homes in other people in the hope that they will deem us worthy of being welcomed inside, and then we feel abandoned and empty when those people leave. Building your home inside yourself—and never experiencing inner homelessness again—begins here.
In Welcome Home, Zebian shares her personal story for the first time, powerfully weaving memoir, poetry, and deeply resonant teachings into her storytelling, from leaving Lebanon at sixteen, to coming of age as a young Muslim woman in Canada, to building a new identity for herself as she learned to speak her truth. After the profound alienations she experienced, she learned to build a stable foundation inside herself, an identity independent of cultural expectations and the influence of others. The powerful metaphor of home provides a structure for personal transformation as she shows you how to construct the following rooms: Self-Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, Clarity, Surrender, and The Dream Garden. With practical tools and prompts for self-understanding, she shows you how to build each room in your house, which form a firm basis for your self-worth, sense of belonging, and happiness.
Every human deserves their own home. Written with her trademark power, candor, and warmth, Welcome Home is an answer to the pain we all experience when we don't feel at peace with ourselves.
About Najwa Zebian
Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world. She became a teacher and a doctoral candidate in educational leadership and as Najwa began to write in an effort to connect with and heal her first students, a group of young refugees, she found that she was also writing to heal herself.
After self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, she went on to sell over 250,000 copies of her three books. She recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle Canada, HuffPost, and more. Her TEDx talk "Finding Home Through Poetry" has been viewed over more than 100,000 times.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – GoodFair CEO Topper Luciani & Ryan Merket, Head of Product & Engineering
May 18, 2021
GoodFair CEO Topper Luciani & Ryan Merket, Head of Product & Engineering
GoodFair.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I’m So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life by Dr. Amy Shah MD
May 15, 2021
I'm So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life by Dr. Amy Shah MD
A guide to conquering burnout and increasing your energy from a leading medical doctor and nutrition expert
EXHAUSTION DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOUR NEW NORMAL
Does it feel like your life is too busy, your days are too short, and you're feeling overworked, overstressed, and overtired? Chances are you’ve asked your doctor for help, only to be told that it’s because of your age, or your workload, or, worse, that it’s just “normal.”
If so, you’re not alone. Women of all ages are suffering from an epidemic of fatigue and burnout. But exhaustion doesn’t have to be your new normal. Inspired by her personal wellness journey, integrative medical doctor Amy Shah has created this program so that you can regain your energy and reclaim your life.
The key is tapping into the powerful energy trifecta: the complex relationship between your gut, your immune system, and your hormones. Drawing on the latest science and her work helping thousands of clients, Dr. Shah explains how to transform your life by changing:
What You Eat: Increase your vegetable intake and sip Dr. Shah’s hormone-balance tea recipe to tamp down inflammation and heal your gut, without giving up your wine and chocolate!
When You Eat: Changing when you eat and practicing intermittent fasting—the right way—will help you feel energized all day long.
How you manage stress: Simple, stress-busting exercises and herbs like Ashwagandha and Amla berry help calm the Adrenal system and ease anxiety.
In just two weeks, you’ll feel your energy surge. In three months, you’ll feel like a whole new person. It’s time to regain the energy you’ve lost, so you can get back to the life you want to live.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Midnight Meditations: Calm Your Thoughts, Still Your Body, and Return to Sleep by Courtney E. Ackerman
May 14, 2021
Midnight Meditations: Calm Your Thoughts, Still Your Body, and Return to Sleep by Courtney E. Ackerman
Stop chasing sleep and start welcoming rest with these 150 peaceful, nighttime meditations to make falling back to sleep easier than ever.
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night and being unable to fall back asleep. Now with Midnight Meditations, you can be gently guided back to sleep faster than ever.
These 150 peaceful, soothing meditations help you welcome and embrace the rest, relaxation, and restorative sleep every night has to offer. With these simple, guided meditations you can tune out distractions that hinder your rest and tap into the tranquility of the night.
In Midnight Meditations, you will discover how to calm your racing thoughts, stop chasing sleep, and start receiving an undisturbed night’s rest so you can make the most of your days.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
May 12, 2021
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
Every month, a letter. That's what Lauren decides to leave her husband when she finds out she's dying. Each month, she gives Josh a letter containing a task to help him face this first year without her, leading him on a heartrending, beautiful, often humorous journey to find happiness again in this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins.
Joshua and Lauren are the perfect couple. Newly married, they're wildly in love, each on a successful and rewarding career path. Then Lauren is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
As Lauren's disease progresses, Joshua struggles to make the most of the time he has left with his wife and to come to terms with his future--a future without the only woman he's ever loved. He's so consumed with finding a way to avoid the inevitable ending that he never imagines his life after Lauren.
But Lauren has a plan to keep her husband moving forward. A plan hidden in the letters she leaves him. In those letters, one for every month in the year after her death, Lauren leads Joshua on a journey through pain, anger, and denial. It's a journey that will take Joshua from his attempt at a dinner party for family and friends to getting rid of their bed...from a visit with a psychic medium to a kiss with a woman who isn't Lauren. As his grief makes room for laughter and new relationships, Joshua learns Lauren's most valuable lesson: The path to happiness doesn't follow a straight line.
Sometimes heartbreaking, often funny, and always uplifting, this novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins illuminates how life's greatest joys are often hiding in plain sight.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Inside Track: An Inspirational Guide To Conquering Adversity by Peter Sage
May 10, 2021
The Inside Track: An Inspirational Guide To Conquering Adversity by Peter Sage
Free Book from Peter Sage for Listeners: PeterSage.com/Voss
Prisoner - Or Secret Agent Of Change?
What happens when you put a non-criminal and one of the world's top experts in personal growth, into one of the toughest prisons in the UK? In 2017, that's exactly what happened to Peter Sage when, during a civil matter, he was found in contempt of court. What unfolded next has become a masterclass in how to turn adversity to your advantage.
The Inside Track is the collection of 11 private letters that Peter sent to his elite coaching groups throughout his 6-month sentence. Written in a conversational style, each one breaks down the actual tools, techniques and insights he uses and shows you how to face any problem in your life from a place of power, not force. How to stay calm and positive when life hits you with a bat and turn your biggest challenges into your greatest achievements.
As you follow this unique and incredible story, you'll discover not only how Peter was able to thrive in a place where angels fear to tread, but also leave a lasting mark that is now helping thousands of lives.
About Peter Sage
Peter Sage is a well-known international serial entrepreneur, best-selling author and expert in human behaviour. He is a highly sought-after speaker and coach and has spoken on five continents, sharing the stage with the likes of Sir Richard Branson and President Bill Clinton.
Due to his depth of experience, teaching style and unique way of looking at the world, Peter's seminars and programmes have frequently been ranked amongst the most impactful in the world.
In 2013 he was awarded the distinguished Brand Laureate Award from the Asian Pacific Brands Foundation for extraordinary individuals. Previous winners include Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Hilary Clinton & Tiger Woods. In 2015 he was named one of the greatest leaders and entrepreneurs by Inspiring Leadership Now alongside Sir Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
Peter is an accomplished athlete having completed several marathons and the formidable Marathon des Sables - widely recognized as the toughest footrace in the world. He also competed at British Championship level indoor rowing, is a qualified open water diver, an experienced skydiver, national champion marksman and a long-standing member of the infamous Dangerous Sports Club. In addition, he has been patron of 2 registered charities and has personally raised over $1m dollars for good causes all over the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jonathan Shroyer, CEO and Founder of Officium Labs
May 07, 2021
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – It’s All The Same To Me: A Torah Guide To Inner Peace and Love of Life by Moshe Gersht
May 06, 2021
It's All The Same To Me: A Torah Guide To Inner Peace and Love of Life by Moshe Gersht
After spending a decade and a half studying the depths of Torah, Kaballah, Chasidus, and Spirituality, Moshe Gersht has gifted us with a new lens on life. With his spiritual guide It's All The Same To Me, Moshe Gersht inspires readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived in the deep connection of "sameness."
Gersht introduces the powerful kaballistic idea of Hishtavus to explain how getting beyond our ego is not only essential to your happiness, but is also the key to loving the life you experience. Gersht makes the most esoteric concepts seem like an easy read and every page is an enjoyable moment. It's All The Same To Me has been compared to Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now," as author of "Mastering Life," Dov Ber Cohen, says "The next level! The Power of Now meets The Power of Torah. Awesome guide to real inner work and exactly what the world needs right now."Illuminating, enlightening, and uplifting, Moshe Gersht's It's All The Same To Me is a joyful spiritual guide for a better way to live and for building a better world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters by Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz Uscg (Ret)
May 05, 2021
Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters by Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz Uscg (Ret)
"A prime resource for any leader's library."
-James Mattis, General, US Marines (ret), and 26th Secretary of Defense
Today, our nation is like a ship being tossed in tumultuous seas. The winds and waves of change have divided and distanced our society, threatening to wash away the very principles our nation was founded upon. Now more than ever, our nation needs leaders with the moral courage to stand strong and steady-leaders capable of uniting people in support of a shared purpose by building the trust and respect necessary for organizations and their people to thrive.
In Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass, Admiral Sandy Stosz draws upon her forty years of extensive experience and wisdom to provide tools that will help leaders reach their goals and succeed at every level. Character-centered, proven leadership principles emerge from these engaging, personal stories that teach leaders how to find, and then become, an inspiring mentor; implement successful diversity, inclusion, and equity programs; successfully lead in a complex environment; and much more.
Leaders eager to make a difference by helping people and organizations be their best will find Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters their go-to resource.
About Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz Uscg (Ret)
Admiral Sandy Stosz started out in the US Coast Guard as an ensign serving aboard polar icebreakers, conducting national security missions from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Her forty-year career was filled with leadership lessons gleaned while breaking ice and breaking glass as the first woman to command an icebreaker on the Great Lakes and to lead a US armed forces service academy. Along the way, Sandy served for 12 years at sea, commanding two ships, and led large Coast Guard organizations during times of crisis and complexity. She finished her career as the first woman assigned as Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, directing one of the Coast Guard's largest enterprises. She has lectured widely on leadership, and has been featured on CSPAN and other media outlets. In 2012, Newsweek's "The Daily Beast" named Sandy to their list of 150 Women who Shake the World.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bending Reality: How to Make the Impossible Probable by Victoria Song
May 04, 2021
Bending Reality: How to Make the Impossible Probable by Victoria Song
Bending Reality is the innovative process used by billionaires, tech leaders, and the world’s most successful people to make the impossible . . . probable.
Victoria Song teaches readers how to unlock the hidden power within their bodies to get what they want. After achieving success but lacking fulfillment as a student at Yale University and Harvard Business School, and then as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capitalist, Victoria set off on an unusual quest to study, train, and work with more than 24 of the best coaches, therapists, and healers in the world. She then deployed the skills and tools she’d learned with a diverse group of the world’s highest performers. Through it all, she’s discovered the codes that enable her clients to bend reality toward the directions they want.
By accessing this extraordinary ability, Victoria’s clients have sold a company for 4 billion dollars, grown revenue 1,000% during a pandemic, and pivoted to design a more effective COVID-19 vaccine. Victoria reveals the meta-framework behind peak performance, self-development, therapy, and meditation that is accessible for all. Whether you’ve studied these areas closely or this is the first book you’ve read on this topic, you’ll have a front row seat to how the world’s elite use this knowledge to achieve more while doing less.
In this fast-paced guide to success, you will learn how to:
Bend reality by mastering two states of being that most people aren’t even aware of.
Navigate change and face the unknown like the greatest leaders.
Access creative downloads that artists, musicians, and geniuses receive.
Make your own luck—there’s literally a recipe!
Find your unique “zone of genius” and live from it every day.
Packed with powerful tools and exercises, Bending Reality will move you beyond intellectual understanding to embodiment. This is not another mindset book. You’re ready for Bending Reality if you realize it’s time to go beyond the mind and harness the full capacity of your consciousness to make quantum leaps in every area of your life.
After learning how to bend reality, you will no longer need to memorize rules, tips, or tricks, but you will embody the essence of a remarkable leader who can make the impossible—probable.
2020 - Victoria Song
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – North by Shakespeare: A Rogue Scholar’s Quest for the Truth Behind the Bard’s Work by Michael Blanding
May 03, 2021
North by Shakespeare: A Rogue Scholar's Quest for the Truth Behind the Bard's Work by Michael Blanding
The true story of a self-taught Shakespeare sleuth’s quest to prove his eye-opening theory about the source of the world’s most famous plays, taking readers inside the vibrant era of Elizabethan England as well as the contemporary scene of Shakespeare scholars and obsessives.
Acclaimed author of The Map Thief, Michael Blanding presents the twinning narratives of renegade scholar Dennis McCarthy, called “the Steve Jobs of the Shakespeare community,” and Sir Thomas North, an Elizabethan courtier whom McCarthy believes to be the undiscovered source for Shakespeare’s plays. For the last fifteen years, McCarthy has obsessively pursued the true origins of Shakespeare’s works. Using plagiarism software, he has found direct links between Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and other plays and North’s published and unpublished writings—as well as Shakespearean plotlines seemingly lifted straight from North’s colorful life.
Unlike those who believe someone else secretly wrote Shakespeare, McCarthy’s wholly original conclusion is this: Shakespeare wrote the plays, but he adapted them from source plays written by North decades before. Many of them, he believes, were penned on behalf of North’s patron Robert Dudley, in his efforts to woo Queen Elizabeth. That bold theory addresses many lingering mysteries about the Bard with compelling new evidence, including a newly discovered journal of North’s travels through France and Italy, filled with locations and details appearing in Shakespeare’s plays.
North by Shakespeare alternates between the enigmatic life of Thomas North, the intrigues of the Tudor court, the rivalries of English Renaissance theater, and academic outsider Dennis McCarthy’s attempts to air his provocative ideas in the clubby world of Shakespearean scholarship. Through it all, Blanding employs his keen journalistic eye to craft a captivating drama, upending our understanding of the beloved playwright and his “singular genius.”
Michael Blanding is a Boston-based investigative journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, Slate, The Boston Globe, and other publications. He is the author of North by Shakespeare: A Rogue Scholar’s Quest for the Truth Behind the Bard’s Work (2021), and The Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps (2014), which was a New York Times-bestseller and an NPR Book of the Year. He has also been a journalism fellow at Brandeis University and Harvard University, and taught writing at Tufts University, Emerson College, and GrubStreet Writers.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Two Beats Ahead: What Musical Minds Teach Us About Innovation Panos A. Panay, R. Michael Hendrix
May 01, 2021
Two Beats Ahead: What Musical Minds Teach Us About Innovation Panos A. Panay, R. Michael Hendrix
Discover what the musical mind has to teach us about innovation in this fascinating book, featuring interviews with Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, T Bone Burnett, Gloria Estefan, Imogen Heap, and many more.
Musicians may just hold the keys to innovation in business. They don’t think like we do, and in the creative process, they don’t act like we do. It’s no coincidence that some of the world’s most respected creators are also entrepreneurs.
In Two Beats Ahead, Panos A. Panay, senior vice president for strategy at Berklee College of Music, and R. Michael Hendrix, global design director at IDEO, interview some of the nation’s top musicians and business leaders about how they approach innovation differently. They speak with hit maker Desmond Child about the importance of demoing and with industry legend Jimmy Iovine about listening and knowing your audience. Readers will learn the secrets of collaboration from Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams, about “daring to suck” from Justin Timberlake, about the power of reinvention from Gloria Estefan, and the importance of experimentation from Imogen Heap and Radiohead. And they’ll learn the value of finding and producing talent with T Bone Burnett and Hank Shocklee, cofounder of Public Enemy.
A window into these brilliant mindsets, this book equips any entrepreneur or innovative thinker with tools they can put into practice to thrive in an evolving world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power by Susan Page
Apr 29, 2021
Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power by Susan Page
https://susanpagedc.com/
The definitive biography of Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in American political history, written by New York Times bestselling author and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page.
Featuring more than 150 exclusive interviews with those who know her best—and a series of in-depth, news-making interviews with Pelosi herself—MADAM SPEAKER is unprecedented in the scope of its exploration of Nancy Pelosi’s remarkable life and of her indelible impact on American politics.
Before she was Nancy Pelosi, she was Nancy D’Alesandro. Her father was a big-city mayor and her mother his political organizer; when she encouraged her young daughter to become a nun, Nancy told her mother that being a priest sounded more appealing. She didn’t begin running for office until she was forty-six years old, her five children mostly out of the nest. With that, she found her calling.
Nancy Pelosi has lived on the cutting edge of the revolution in both women’s roles and in the nation’s movement to a fiercer and more polarized politics. She has established herself as a crucial friend or formidable foe to U.S. presidents, a master legislator, and an indefatigable political warrior. She took on the Democratic establishment to become the first female Speaker of the House, then battled rivals on the left and right to consolidate her power. She has soared in the sharp-edged inside game of politics, though she has struggled in the outside game—demonized by conservatives, second-guessed by progressives, and routinely underestimated by nearly everyone.
All of this was preparation for the most historic challenge she would ever face, at a time she had been privately planning her retirement. When Donald Trump was elected to the White House, Nancy Pelosi became the Democratic counterpart best able to stand up to the disruptive president and to get under his skin. The battle between Trump and Pelosi, chronicled in this book with behind-the-scenes details and revelations, stands to be the titanic political struggle of our time.
Susan Page is the Washington Bureau chief of USA TODAY, where she writes about the White House and national politics. She is the author of Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Arc of Power, a biography being published in April 2021. She also wrote The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty, a New York Times bestseller published in 2019.
Susan has covered eleven presidential elections, from 1980 through 2020, and is now covering her seventh presidential administration. She has interviewed the past ten presidents, from Richard Nixon through Joe Biden, and reported from six continents and dozens of foreign countries. As a reporter -- first for Newsday and then for USA TODAY -- she drove to Three Mile Island hours after the nuclear mishap was reported, traveled across Southeast Asia to chronicle the exodus of Vietnamese ‘boat people,’ and interviewed physicist Stephen Hawking through his computerized ‘voice.’
She has won every journalism award given specifically for coverage of the White House, including the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, the Aldo Beckman Award for Overall Excellence in White House Coverage, and the Merriman Smith Award for Excellence in Presidential News Coverage Under Deadline Pressure. She has served as president of the White House Correspondents Association and as president of the Gridiron Club, the oldest association of journalists in Washington. She was the moderator of the vice-presidential debate in 2020 between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris.
A native of Wichita, Kansas, she received a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, where she was editor-in-chief of The Daily Northwestern. She received a master’s degree from Columbia University, where she was a Pulitzer Fellow. She is married to Carl Leubsdorf,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Age-Decoded by Mark P Ryall
Apr 29, 2021
Age-Decoded by Mark P Ryall
What could possibly go wrong with the advent of CRISPR genetic engineering? This is the story of Nobel-winning genomicist Dr. Frieda Sengmeuller, who invents "age-decoding" – a genetic engineering method that stops human aging. When most humans are age-decoded in the year 2053, Authority leaders secretly use CRISPR to also remove people's "propensity to dissent". They fake Frieda's suicide, containing her for two centuries as she is forced to research "reverse-aging". Frieda's daughter Ximena teams up with Authority insider Tavon Brooks to try to rescue her. This book depicts the moral challenges humanity could face with the impending tsunami of genetic engineering.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bee People and the Bugs They Love by Frank Mortimer
Apr 28, 2021
Bee People and the Bugs They Love by Frank Mortimer
“A successful and funny book that is sure to swell the ranks of the world’s beekeepers.”
—New York Times
A fascinating foray into the obsessions, friendships, scientific curiosity, misfortunes and rewards of suburban beekeeping—through the eyes of a Master Beekeeper . . .
Who wants to keep bees? And why? For the answers, Master Beekeeper Frank Mortimer invites readers on an eye-opening journey into the secret world of bees, and the singular world of his fellow bee-keepers. There’s the Badger, who introduces Frank to the world of bees; Rusty, a one-eyed septuagenarian bee sting therapist certain that honey will be the currency of the future after the governments fail; Scooby the “dude” who gets a meditative high off the awesome vibes of his psychedelia-painted hives; and the Berserker, a honeybee hitman who teaches Frank a rafter-raising lesson in staving off the harmful influences of an evil queen: “Squash her, mash her, kill, kill, kill!”
Frank also crosses paths with those he calls the Surgeons (precise and protected), the Cowboys (improvisational and unguarded) and the Poseurs, ex-corporate cogs, YouTube-informed and ill-prepared for the stinging reality of their new lives. In connecting with this club of disparate but kindred spirits, Frank discovers the centuries-old history of the trade; the practicality of maintaining it; what bees see, think, and feel (emotionless but sometimes a little defensive); how they talk to each other and socialize; and what can be done to combat their biggest threats, both human (anti-apiarist extremists) and mite (the Varroa Destructor).
With a swarm of offbeat characters and fascinating facts (did that bee just waggle or festoon?), Frank the Bee Man delivers an informative, funny, and galvanizing book about the symbiotic relationship between flower and bee, and bee and the beekeepers who are determined to protect the existence of one of the most beguiling and invaluable creatures on earth.
“A very entertaining book.”
—American Bee Journal
“A playful storyteller… A compelling memoir.”
—Foreword Reviews
“A useful how-to guide as well as an affectionate ode to nature’s pollinators and honey makers.”
—Publishers Weekly
“This book includes great humor and a use of allegory that reveals tremendous background knowledge.”
—San Francisco Book Review
“Frank’s personal stories of his beekeeping journey are entertaining, well written, and will quickly have you happily lost in the world of bees.”
—Paleo Magazine
"Bee People and the Bugs They Love is the bee's knees and getting a ton of buzz. Bee smart, people, and read this un-BEE-lievably interesting look at the quirky world of beekeeping."
—Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“A delightful portrayal for non-beekeepers of what life is like for those of us who are always thinking about bees.”
—Tom Seeley, author of The Lives of Bees
“A fun and exciting tale of the wonder-filled world of beginner beekeeping.”
—Noah Wilson-Rich, author of Bee: A Natural History , and CEO and partner The Best Bees Company
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Making Contact: Preparing for the New Realities of Extraterrestrial Existence by Alan Steinfeld
Apr 26, 2021
Making Contact: Preparing for the New Realities of Extraterrestrial Existence by Alan Steinfeld
"I feel it is one of the best approaches I have found to grasp the most jarring enigma humanity has ever faced." ―George Noory, host of Coast to Coast AM
“We cannot separate the earth from its greater cosmic environment. What is needed is a new story and Alan Steinfeld’s Making Contact is part of that story.” ―Deepak Chopra, Author, Total Meditation
How can we prepare for an event that is literally beyond anything humanity has ever faced?
Making Contact presents multiple perspectives on what no longer can be denied: UFOs and their occupants are visiting our world. The book answers questions which remain in the wake of the recent Pentagon’s disclosures as to who and why these beings are here.
The volume contains original writings by the leading experts of the phenomena such as: Linda Moulton Howe, Earthfiles reporter, Whitley Strieber best-selling author of Communion, Professor John E. Mack, former head of the Harvard Medical school of psychiatry and an alien abduction investigator, Darryl Anka internationally known for his communication with the extraterrestrial Bashar, Nick Pope, former UK Ministry of Defense UFO investigator, Grant Cameron expert on American presidents and UFOs, Drs. J.J. and Desiree Hurtak, globalists and founders of the worldwide organization, The Academy for Future Science, Caroline Cory, director of Superhuman and ET: Contact, Mary Rodwell, author of the New Human about star-seed children, Henrietta Weekes, actress and writer, expressing the poetic aspects of making contact. Alan Steinfeld, contributes and curates the collection with 30 years of experience with the subject. The Foreword by George Noory of Coast to Coast AM kicks off the volume with his veteran overview of the need to wake up to the “new realities of extraterrestrial existence.”
At this critical juncture in the government’s official acknowledgement of the reality of UFOs/UAPs, scientists, politicians and mainstream news outlets have no idea what to make of these startling revelations or the outpouring of sightings and “contact” experiences currently being reported on a global scale. The book stands as the most comprehensive clarification to date on the intent and intelligence behind the phenomena. The variety of viewpoints expressed in the volume provide a solid foundation for the “preparation” of the greatest challenge to ever face humankind.
Making Contact stands as the essential handbook for embracing the most exalted moment in history: Meeting the cosmic others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Carole Baskin, Founder & CEO of Big Cat Rescue & Tiger King Star
Apr 23, 2021
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sejal Thakkar, Esq. TrainXtra, Chief Civility Officer
Apr 23, 2021
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Remote, Inc.: How to Thrive at Work . . . Wherever You Are by Robert C. Pozen, Alexandra Samuel
Apr 21, 2021
Remote, Inc.: How to Thrive at Work . . . Wherever You Are by Robert C. Pozen, Alexandra Samuel
You can thrive and excel when you’re working remotely, if you adopt the mindset, habits and tech tools of professionals who are even more productive outside the office: Learn to think like a “business of one,” and that entrepreneurial mindset will transform your experience of remote work.
Remote work can be satisfying and productive—once you craft a strategy that taps into the unique advantages of working from home. After a year in which many of us plunged into remote work overnight, we finally have a chance to make thoughtful choices about how to combine remote and office work, and how to make the most of our days at home.
Remote, Inc. gives you the strategies and tools you need to make remote work a valuable part of your renewed working life. Learn how to...
Gain control over how and when you work by focusing on objectives, not the 9-to-5 workday.
Wow your managers by treating them like valued clients.
Beat information overload by prioritizing important emails and messages.
Make online meetings purposeful, focused and engaging.
Build great relationships with your colleagues—whether at the next desk, or another city.
Find a balance between work from home, and life at home.
Make a remote work plan that lets you get the best from time at the office—and the best of home.
Remote, Inc. takes you inside the mindset and habits of people who flourish while working outside the office some or all of the time: people who function like a “business of one”. That’s how productivity experts Robert C. Pozen and Alexandra Samuel describe the mindset that lets people thrive when they’re working remotely, whether full-time or in combination with time at the office. You can follow their lead by embracing the work habits and independence of a small business owner—while also tapping into the benefits of collegiality and online collaboration.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done by Adrian Gostick, Chester Elton
Apr 20, 2021
Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done by Adrian Gostick, Chester Elton
Executive coaches and #1 bestselling authors of All In and The Carrot Principle offer insight and advice in this practical eight-step guide both managers and employees can use to reduce work anxiety in the office and at home.
Have you ever dreaded Sunday night, got a pit in your stomach on the way to work, or had your heartbeat speed up at the sound of your boss’s voice? If so, you may have had anxiety at work. In this empathetic and wise guide, executive coaches and gurus of gratitude Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton explore the causes of workplace stress and anxiety and the management practices that have proven successful in reducing tension and cultivating calm.
If you’re a manager, how do you keep up with demands while creating a stress-free work atmosphere? How can you spot rising anxiety levels in your people? If your employees feel overwhelmed or worried about the future, what can you do to ease their concerns? How do you engage in productive conversations about emotions in uncertain times? Anxiety at Work builds on the authors’ vast knowledge and experience working with the leadership teams of some of the world’s most successful organizations to offer effective strategies that can make any workplace better, helping supervisors and their employees:
Weather uncertainty
Balance overload
Beat perfectionism
Build confidence
Create and sustain an environment that fosters resilience
Strengthen strong social bonds
In today’s volatile, fast-paced, and ever-changing global climate, organizations and their employees are under more pressure than ever to perform. Anxiety at Work shows how everyone at all levels can work together to build an environment that fosters camaraderie, productivity, and calm.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Children Under Fire: An American Crisis by John Woodrow Cox
Apr 19, 2021
Children Under Fire: An American Crisis by John Woodrow Cox
One of The New York Times’ 16 New Books to Watch for in March
One of Publishers Weekly’s Most Anticipated Books of the Year
One of Newsweek’s Most Highly Anticipated Books of The Year
One of Buzzfeed’s Most Anticipated Books the Year
Based on the acclaimed series—a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize—an intimate account of the devastating effects of gun violence on our nation’s children, and a call to action for a new way forward
In 2017, seven-year-old Ava in South Carolina wrote a letter to Tyshaun, an eight-year-old boy from Washington, DC. She asked him to be her pen pal; Ava thought they could help each other. The kids had a tragic connection—both were traumatized by gun violence. Ava’s best friend had been killed in a campus shooting at her elementary school, and Tyshaun’s father had been shot to death outside of the boy’s elementary school. Ava’s and Tyshaun’s stories are extraordinary, but not unique. In the past decade, 15,000 children have been killed from gunfire, though that number does not account for the kids who weren’t shot and aren’t considered victims but have nevertheless been irreparably harmed by gun violence.
In Children Under Fire, John Woodrow Cox investigates the effectiveness of gun safety reforms as well as efforts to manage children’s trauma in the wake of neighborhood shootings and campus massacres, from Columbine to Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Through deep reporting, Cox addresses how we can effect change now, and help children like Ava and Tyshaun. He explores their stories and more, including a couple in South Carolina whose eleven-year-old son shot himself, a Republican politician fighting for gun safety laws, and the charlatans infiltrating the school safety business.
In a moment when the country is desperate to better understand and address gun violence, Children Under Fire offers a way to do just that, weaving wrenching personal stories into a critical call for the United States to embrace practical reforms that would save thousands of young lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker
Apr 18, 2021
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker
OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR
ONE OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR
PEOPLE'S #1 BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Named a BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, TIME, Slate, Smithsonian, The New York Post, and Amazon
The heartrending story of a midcentury American family with twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became science's great hope in the quest to understand the disease.
Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the American dream. After World War II, Don's work with the Air Force brought them to Colorado, where their twelve children perfectly spanned the baby boom: the oldest born in 1945, the youngest in 1965. In those years, there was an established script for a family like the Galvins--aspiration, hard work, upward mobility, domestic harmony--and they worked hard to play their parts. But behind the scenes was a different story: psychological breakdown, sudden shocking violence, hidden abuse. By the mid-1970s, six of the ten Galvin boys, one after another, were diagnosed as schizophrenic. How could all this happen to one family?
What took place inside the house on Hidden Valley Road was so extraordinary that the Galvins became one of the first families to be studied by the National Institute of Mental Health. Their story offers a shadow history of the science of schizophrenia, from the era of institutionalization, lobotomy, and the schizophrenogenic mother to the search for genetic markers for the disease, always amid profound disagreements about the nature of the illness itself. And unbeknownst to the Galvins, samples of their DNA informed decades of genetic research that continues today, offering paths to treatment, prediction, and even eradication of the disease for future generations.
With clarity and compassion, bestselling and award-winning author Robert Kolker uncovers one family's unforgettable legacy of suffering, love, and hope.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha Beck
Apr 16, 2021
The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha Beck
"This radiant book will not only change your life, but perhaps even save it."--Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Martha Beck's genius is that her writing is equal parts comforting and challenging. A teacher, a mother, a sage, she holds our hand as she leads us back home to ourselves."--Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Bestselling author, life coach and sociologist Martha Beck explains why "integrity"--needed now more than ever in these tumultuous times--is the key to a meaningful and joyful life
As Martha Beck says in her book, "Integrity is the cure for psychological suffering. Period."
In The Way of Integrity, Beck presents a four-stage process that anyone can use to find integrity, and with it, a sense of purpose, emotional healing, and a life free of mental suffering. Much of what plagues us--people pleasing, staying in stale relationships, negative habits--all point to what happens when we are out of touch with what truly makes us feel whole.
Inspired by The Divine Comedy, Beck uses Dante's classic hero's journey as a framework to break down the process of attaining personal integrity into small, manageable steps. She shows how to read our internal signals that lead us towards our true path, and to recognize what we actually yearn for versus what our culture sells us.
With techniques tested on hundreds of her clients, Beck brings her expertise as a social scientist, life coach and human being to help readers to uncover what integrity looks like in their own lives. She takes us on a spiritual adventure that not only will change the direction of our lives, but bring us to a place of genuine happiness.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 42 Today: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy by Michael G. Long
Apr 13, 2021
42 Today: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy by Michael G. Long
Explores Jackie Robinson’s compelling and complicated legacy
Before the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making history as the first African American to integrate Major League Baseball in the twentieth century. Today a national icon, Robinson was a complicated man who navigated an even more complicated world that both celebrated and despised him.
Many are familiar with Robinson as a baseball hero. Few, however, know of the inner turmoil that came with his historic status. Featuring piercing essays from a range of distinguished sportswriters, cultural critics, and scholars, this book explores Robinson’s perspectives and legacies on civil rights, sports, faith, youth, and nonviolence, while providing rare glimpses into the struggles and strength of one of the nation’s most athletically gifted and politically significant citizens. Featuring a foreword by celebrated directors and producers Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon, this volume recasts Jackie Robinson’s legacy and establishes how he set a precedent for future civil rights activism, from Black Lives Matter to Colin Kaepernick.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Apr 12, 2021
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Named one of 2021’s Most Anticipated Historical Novels by Oprah Magazine ∙ PopSugar ∙ SheReads ∙ Parade ∙ and more!
An epic saga from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart of France and the remarkable women bound by its legacy.
Most castles are protected by men. This one by women.
A founding mother...
1774. Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette becomes her husband, the Marquis de Lafayette’s political partner in the fight for American independence. But when their idealism sparks revolution in France and the guillotine threatens everything she holds dear, Adrienne must renounce the complicated man she loves, or risk her life for a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
A daring visionary...
1914. Glittering New York socialite Beatrice Chanler is a force of nature, daunted by nothing—not her humble beginnings, her crumbling marriage, or the outbreak of war. But after witnessing the devastation in France firsthand, Beatrice takes on the challenge of a lifetime: convincing America to fight for what's right.
A reluctant resistor...
1940. French school-teacher and aspiring artist Marthe Simone has an orphan's self-reliance and wants nothing to do with war. But as the realities of Nazi occupation transform her life in the isolated castle where she came of age, she makes a discovery that calls into question who she is, and more importantly, who she is willing to become.
Intricately woven and powerfully told, The Women of Chateau Lafayette is a sweeping novel about duty and hope, love and courage, and the strength we take from those who came before us.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths
Apr 11, 2021
The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths
"This droll romp is a latter-day Miss Marple.” —Washington Post
Murder leaps off the page when crime novelists begin to turn up dead in this intricate new novel by internationally best-selling author Elly Griffiths, a literary mystery perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie.
The death of a ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition should not be suspicious. Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur certainly sees nothing out of the ordinary when Peggy’s caretaker, Natalka, begins to recount Peggy Smith’s passing.
But Natalka had a reason to be at the police station: while clearing out Peggy’s flat, she noticed an unusual number of crime novels, all dedicated to Peggy. And each psychological thriller included a mysterious postscript: PS: for PS. When a gunman breaks into the flat to steal a book and its author is found dead shortly thereafter—Detective Kaur begins to think that perhaps there is no such thing as an unsuspicious death after all.
And then things escalate: from an Aberdeen literary festival to the streets of Edinburgh, writers are being targeted. DS Kaur embarks on a road trip across Europe and reckons with how exactly authors can think up such realistic crimes . . .
About Elly Griffiths
Thank you for visiting my Amazon author page! I'm the author of two crime series, the Dr Ruth Galloway books and the Brighton Mysteries. Last year I also published a stand-alone, The Stranger Diaries, and a children's book, A Girl Called Justice. I have previously written books under my real name, Domenica de Rosa (I know it sounds made up).
The Ruth books are set in Norfolk, a place I know well from childhood. It was a chance remark of my husband's that gave me the idea for the first in the series, The Crossing Places. We were crossing Titchwell Marsh in North Norfolk when Andy (an archaeologist) mentioned that prehistoric people thought that marshland was sacred ground. Because it's neither land nor sea, but something in-between, they saw it as a bridge to the afterlife; neither land nor sea, neither life nor death. In that moment, I saw Dr Ruth Galloway walking towards me out of the mist...
I live near Brighton with Andy. We have two grown-up children. I write in a garden shed accompanied by my cat, Gus.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Last Thing to Burn: A Novel by Will Dean
Apr 10, 2021
The Last Thing to Burn: A Novel by Will Dean
“Immediate, intense, gripping, taut, terrifying, moving, and brilliant.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Girl
A woman being held captive is willing to risk everything to save herself, her unborn child, and her captor’s latest victim in this claustrophobic thriller in the tradition of Misery and Room.
On an isolated farm in the United Kingdom, a woman is trapped by the monster who kidnapped her seven years ago. When she discovers she is pregnant, she resolves to protect her child no matter the cost, and starts to meticulously plan her escape. But when another woman is brought into the fold on the farm, her plans go awry. Can she save herself, her child, and this innocent woman at the same time? Or is she doomed to spend the remainder of her life captive on this farm?
Intense, dark, and utterly gripping The Last Thing to Burn is a breathtaking thriller from an author to watch.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon by Colin Bryar, Bill Carr
Apr 09, 2021
Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon by Colin Bryar, Bill Carr
Working Backwards is an insider's breakdown of Amazon's approach to culture, leadership, and best practices from two long-time Amazon executives.
Colin started at Amazon in 1998; Bill joined in 1999. In Working Backwards, these two long-serving Amazon executives reveal and codify the principles and practices that drive the success of one of the most extraordinary companies the world has ever known. With twenty-seven years of Amazon experience between them, much of it in the early aughts―a period of unmatched innovation that brought products and services including Kindle, Amazon Prime, Amazon Studios, and Amazon Web Services to life―Bryar and Carr offer unprecedented access to the Amazon way as it was refined, articulated, and proven to be repeatable, scalable, and adaptable.
With keen analysis and practical steps for applying it at your own company―no matter the size―the authors illuminate how Amazon’s fourteen leadership principles inform decision-making at all levels and reveal how the company’s culture has been defined by four characteristics: customer obsession, long-term thinking, eagerness to invent, and operational excellence. Bryar and Carr explain the set of ground-level practices that ensure these are translated into action and flow through all aspects of the business.
Working Backwards is a practical guidebook and a corporate narrative, filled with the authors’ in-the-room recollections of what “Being Amazonian” is like and how it has affected their personal and professional lives. They demonstrate that success on Amazon’s scale is not achieved by the genius of any single leader, but rather through commitment to and execution of a set of well-defined, rigorously-executed principles and practices―shared here for the very first time.About Colin Bryar
Colin Bryar joined Amazon in 1998 -- four years after its founding -- and spent the next 12 years as part of Amazon's senior leadership team as Amazon grew from a domestic (US-only) seller of books to a global, multi-dimensional powerhouse and innovator. Colin served as a Vice President at Amazon, and for two of his years he was "Chief of Staff" to Jeff Bezos, AKA "Jeff's shadow", during which he spent each day attending meetings, traveling with, and discussing business and life with Jeff. After Amazon, he and his family relocated to Singapore for two years where Colin served as Chief Operating Officer of e-commerce company RedMart, which was subsequently sold to Alibaba. Colin is co-founder of Working Backwards LLC where he coaches executives at both large and early-stage companies on how to implement the management practices developed at Amazon. Colin holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees in Operations Research from Cornell University.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power of Pivoting: How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love by Monica Ortega
Apr 08, 2021
The Power of Pivoting: How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love by Monica Ortega
Finding yourself mid-pivot? I mean who isn't these days?
The Power of Pivoting is here to teach you how to not only deal with unexpected life changes, but embrace the crap out of them! Relationships? Career? Pivoting during a global crisis, yep covered!
It's time to use your pivots to create a life you actually love!
In this book you'll learn how to:
★ Discover the source of your fear and learn how to let it go.
★ Build stepping stones towards reaching your goals.
★ Create your personal mental health tool kit.
★ Shift your mindset to see setbacks as setups.
From her journey of wanting to be a country singer, to creating the travel show Monica Goes, to the unexpected divorce that rocked her world, Monica uses humor and wisdom to show you how you can lean into your own pivots, even when they suck.
You’ll learn how to create opportunities from any situation, even the unexpected ones, and to trust that the universe has amazing plans for you. Harness the power of pivoting, go forth, and create the life of your dreams! YOU'RE A FREAKING ROCKSTAR!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos by Judy Batalion
Apr 07, 2021
The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos by Judy Batalion
One of the most important stories of World War II, already optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture: a spectacular, searing history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters―a group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled in full, until now.
Witnesses to the brutal murder of their families and neighbors and the violent destruction of their communities, a cadre of Jewish women in Poland―some still in their teens―helped transform the Jewish youth groups into resistance cells to fight the Nazis. With courage, guile, and nerves of steel, these “ghetto girls” paid off Gestapo guards, hid revolvers in loaves of bread and jars of marmalade, and helped build systems of underground bunkers. They flirted with German soldiers, bribed them with wine, whiskey, and home cooking, used their Aryan looks to seduce them, and shot and killed them. They bombed German train lines and blew up a town’s water supply. They also nursed the sick and taught children.
Yet the exploits of these courageous resistance fighters have remained virtually unknown.
As propulsive and thrilling as Hidden Figures, In the Garden of Beasts, Band of Brothers, and A Train in Winter, The Light of Days at last tells the true story of these incredible women whose courageous yet little-known feats have been eclipsed by time. Judy Batalion―the granddaughter of Polish Holocaust survivors―takes us back to 1939 and introduces us to Renia Kukielka, a weapons smuggler and messenger who risked death traveling across occupied Poland on foot and by train. Joining Renia are other women who served as couriers, armed fighters, intelligence agents, and saboteurs, all who put their lives in mortal danger to carry out their missions. Batalion follows these women through the savage destruction of the ghettos, arrest and internment in Gestapo prisons and concentration camps, and for a lucky few―like Renia, who orchestrated her own audacious escape from a brutal Nazi jail―into the late 20th century and beyond.
Powerful and inspiring, featuring twenty black-and-white photographs, The Light of Days is an unforgettable true tale of war, the fight for freedom, exceptional bravery, female friendship, and survival in the face of staggering odds.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Kindest Lie: A Novel by Nancy Johnson
Apr 07, 2021
The Kindest Lie: A Novel by Nancy Johnson
Named a Most Anticipated book by O Magazine * GMA * Elle * Marie Claire * Good Housekeeping * NBC News * Shondaland * Chicago Tribune * Woman's Day * Refinery 29 * Bustle * The Millions * New York Post * Parade * Hello! Magazine * PopSugar * and more!
“The Kindest Lie is a deep dive into how we define family, what it means to be a mother, and what it means to grow up Black...beautifully crafted.” —JODI PICOULT
"A fantastic story...well-written, timely, and oh-so-memorable."—Good Morning America
“The Kindest Lie is a layered, complex exploration of race and class." —The Washington Post
A promise could betray you.
It’s 2008, and the inauguration of President Barack Obama ushers in a new kind of hope. In Chicago, Ruth Tuttle, an Ivy-League educated Black engineer, is married to a kind and successful man. He’s eager to start a family, but Ruth is uncertain. She has never gotten over the baby she gave birth to—and was forced to leave behind—when she was a teenager. She had promised her family she’d never look back, but Ruth knows that to move forward, she must make peace with the past.
Returning home, Ruth discovers the Indiana factory town of her youth is plagued by unemployment, racism, and despair. As she begins digging into the past, she unexpectedly befriends Midnight, a young white boy who is also adrift and looking for connection. Just as Ruth is about to uncover a burning secret her family desperately wants to keep hidden, a traumatic incident strains the town’s already searing racial tensions, sending Ruth and Midnight on a collision course that could upend both their lives.
Powerful and revealing, The Kindest Lie captures the heartbreaking divide between Black and white communities and offers both an unflinching view of motherhood in contemporary America and the never-ending quest to achieve the American Dream.
About Nancy Johnson
A native of Chicago's South Side, Nancy Johnson worked for more than a decade as an Emmy-nominated, award-winning television journalist at CBS and ABC affiliates in markets nationwide. A graduate of Northwestern University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she lives in downtown Chicago and manages brand communications for a large nonprofit. The Kindest Lie is her first novel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Philip Roth: The Biography by Blake Bailey
Apr 05, 2021
Philip Roth: The Biography by Blake Bailey
Named one of the Most Anticipated Books of 2021 by Oprah Magazine, Chicago Tribune, the Guardian, Literary Hub, The Times (UK), Financial Times, and more.
The renowned biographer’s definitive portrait of a literary titan.
Appointed by Philip Roth and granted independence and complete access, Blake Bailey spent years poring over Roth’s personal archive, interviewing his friends, lovers, and colleagues, and engaging Roth himself in breathtakingly candid conversations. The result is an indelible portrait of an American master and of the postwar literary scene.
Bailey shows how Roth emerged from a lower-middle-class Jewish milieu to achieve the heights of literary fame, how his career was nearly derailed by his catastrophic first marriage, and how he championed the work of dissident novelists behind the Iron Curtain.
Bailey examines Roth’s rivalrous friendships with Saul Bellow, John Updike, and William Styron, and reveals the truths of his florid love life, culminating in his almost-twenty-year relationship with actress Claire Bloom, who pilloried Roth in her 1996 memoir, Leaving a Doll’s House.
Tracing Roth’s path from realism to farce to metafiction to the tragic masterpieces of the American Trilogy, Bailey explores Roth’s engagement with nearly every aspect of postwar American culture.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals by James Altucher
Apr 04, 2021
Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals by James Altucher
The entrepreneur, angel investor, and bestselling author of Choose Yourself busts the 10,000-hour rule of achieving mastery, offering a new mindset and dozens of techniques that will inspire any professional—no matter their age or managerial level—to pursue their passions and quickly acquire the skills they need to succeed and achieve their dreams.
We live in a hierarchical world where experience has traditionally been the key to promotion. But that period is over! Straight, clear-cut career trajectories no longer exist. Industries disappear, job descriptions change, and people’s interests and passions evolve. The key to riding this wave, entrepreneur James Altucher advises, is to constantly be curious about what’s next, to be comfortable with uncertainty so you can keep navigating the rough waters ahead, and most important, to pursue the things that interest you.
In Skip the Line, he reveals how he went from struggling and depressed to making his personal, financial, and creative dreams come true, despite—and perhaps due to—his many failures along the way. Altucher combines his personal story with concrete—and unorthodox—insights that work. But Skip the Line isn’t about hacks and shortcuts—it’s about transforming the way you think, work, and live, letting your interests guide your learning, time, and resources. It’s about allowing yourself to do what comes naturally; the more you do what you love, the better you do it. While showing you how to approach change and crisis, Altucher gives you tools to help easily execute ideas, become an expert negotiator, attract the attention of those around you, scale promising ideas, and improve leadership—all of which will catapult you higher than you ever thought possible and at a speed that everyone will tell you is impossible.
About James Altucher
James Altucher is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, chess master, and prolific writer. He has started and run more than 20 companies and is currently invested in over 30.
He is the author of 18 books, including WSJ best-sellers: 'The Power of No' and 'Choose Yourself'. His latest book, "Reinvent Yourself" was #1 in the Amazon store shortly after its release.
His writing has appeared in major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Observer, Techcrunch, The Financial Times, Yahoo Finance and others. His blog, JamesAltucher.com, has attracted more than 20 million readers since its launch in 2010.
He hosts a successful podcast, "The James Altucher Show" with guests of the caliber of Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, Pieter Thiel, Arianna Huffington, Coolio, etc. His podcasts have had over 30 million downloads.
Join him at JamesAltucher.com or on Twitter @Jaltucher on Instagram @altucher
You can also text him questions on his personal cell phone (203) 512-2161.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blanca Cobb, M.S. Psy, Body Language Expert & Media, How To Know When Someone Is Lying
Apr 03, 2021
Blanca Cobb, M.S. Psy, Body Language Expert & Media, How To Know When Someone Is Lying
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chairman at the Board: Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation by Bill Schnee
Apr 02, 2021
Chairman at the Board: Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation by Bill Schnee
Chairman at the Board is an intimate, funny, and absorbing look at the music business by an insider who has recorded a host of the greatest musical artists from the 1970s to today. Bill Schnee takes the reader inside the studio—behind the curtain—and through the decades with a cavalcade of famous artists as he helped them to realize their vision.
After his high school band was dropped by Decca Records, Schnee began his quest to learn everything he could about making records. Mentored by technical guru Toby Foster, mastering guru Doug Sax, and recording legend Richie Podolor at his American Recording Studio, he immediately began recording the top acts of the day as a freelance engineer/producer in Hollywood. Clive Davis soon hired him to work for CBS where he partnered with famed music producer Richard Perry. Schnee went on to record and/or mix many of Perry's biggest albums of the '70s and '80s, including those by Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Art Garfunkel, and the Pointer Sisters.
With his deft personal touch with musicians, he continued to engineer and/or produce the likes of Marvin Gaye, Thelma Houston (the Grammy-nominated, direct-to-disc album I've Got the Music in Me), Pablo Cruise, Neil Diamond, Boz Scaggs, the Jacksons, Huey Lewis and the News, Dire Straits, and Whitney Houston.
With over 125 gold and platinum records, and two Grammys for Steely Dan's Aja and Gaucho, Schnee has been called a living legend—recognized and respected in the industry as the consummate music man with an incomparable career that he lovingly shares with his readers in humorous detail.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Other Madisons: The Lost History of a President’s Black Family by Bettye Kearse
Apr 02, 2021
The Other Madisons: The Lost History of a President's Black Family by Bettye Kearse
"A Roots for a new generation, rich in storytelling and steeped in history."
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"A compelling saga that gives a voice to those that history tried to erase...Poignant and eye-opening, this is a must-read."
—Booklist
In The Other Madisons, Bettye Kearse—a descendant of an enslaved cook and, according to oral tradition, President James Madison—shares her family story and explores the issues of legacy, race, and the powerful consequences of telling the whole truth.
For thousands of years, West African griots (men) and griots (women) have recited the stories of their people. Without this tradition, Bettye Kearse would not have known that she is a descendant of President James Madison and his slave, and half-sister, Coreen. In 1990, Bettye became the eighth-generation griotte for her family. Their credo—“Always remember—you’re a Madison. You come from African slaves and a president”—was intended to be a source of pride, but for her, it echoed with abuses of slavery, including rape and incest.
Confronting those abuses, Bettye embarked on a journey of discovery—of her ancestors, the nation, and herself. She learned that wherever African slaves walked, recorded history silenced their voices and buried their footsteps: beside a slave-holding fortress in Ghana; below a federal building in New York City; and under a brick walkway at James Madison’s Virginia plantation. When Bettye tried to confirm the information her ancestors had passed down, she encountered obstacles at every turn.
Part personal quest, part testimony, part historical correction, The Other Madisons is the saga of an extraordinary American family told by a griot in search of the whole story.
About Bettye Kearse
In 1990, Bettye Kearse became the family griotte when her mother brought the box of family memorabilia to her. Bettye asked, "Why now?" The answer was: "I want to give you plenty of time to write the book."
In recounting the struggles, perseverance, and contributions of eight generations of Bettye's family, THE OTHER MADISONS discovers, discloses, and embraces a more inclusive and complete American story.
Her writings have appeared in the BOSTON HERALD, RIVER TEETH, ZORA, MENTAL FLOSS, IMAGEMAKERS & INFLUENCERS MAGAZINE, OpEdNEWS, TIME MAGAZINE and the anthology BLACK LIVES HAVE ALWAYS MATTERED.
THE OTHER MADISONS earned an International Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Book Award. Bettye's research received extensive coverage in the WASHINGTON POST: www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/lifestyle/dna-madison/
Bettye was born in Tucson, Arizona and grew up in California. She has a B.A. in Genetics from the University of California, a Ph.D. in Biology from New York University, and an M.D. from Case Western Reserve University. Before retiring and moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Bettye practicedB pediatrics in Boston for 31 years.
Bettye's favorite foods are nuts and truffles. When a choice must be made, it depends on her level of self-indulgence.
Website: bettyekearse.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Savage Road: A Thriller by Chris Hauty
Apr 01, 2021
Savage Road: A Thriller by Chris Hauty
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Hayley Chill descends even deeper into the dangerous political web of Washington, DC, in this thrilling sequel to the “propulsive, page-turning, compelling” (C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author) national bestseller Deep State.
When a series of devastating cyber attacks rock the United States, Hayley Chill is tasked by the “deeper state” to track down their source. NSA analysts insist that Moscow is the culprit, but that accusation brings plenty of complications with Hayley directing the president as a double agent against the Russians. With increasing pressure on the president to steer him towards a devastating war, it’s up to Hayley to stop the mysterious computer hacker and prevent World War III—while also uncovering some shocking truths about her own life.
Magnificently crafted and superbly unpredictable, Savage Road is an edge-of-your-seat political thriller ideal for our times.
Biography
Chris Hauty was born in San Antonio, Texas, and is a graduate of Reed College. He began his professional writing career with “Don Coyote”, a contemporary interpretation of Cervantes’ “Don Quixote” with Jonathon Lynn attached to direct. Projects in the family film genre followed, including Disney’s “Homeward Bound: Lost In San Francisco”. To broaden and further define himself as a screenwriter, Hauty wrote the original screenplay, “Arena”, a dark, gladiator epic. Subsequent credits include “Moby Dick” at Dreamworks Animation, “Beautiful Killer” at Universal Pictures with Jessica Alba attached, “Land of Legend”, a Viking saga at Walden Media with Renny Harlin set to direct, “Vigilante” at Studio Canal with Ed Burns to star and direct, and “Colosseum” at Icon Pictures, with Mel Gibson to direct. He sold the pitch for “The Eternals”, a supernatural thriller set on a college campus, to CBS Films. Recent produced credits include “Never Back Down”, directed by Jeff Wadlow and starring Djimon Hounsou and “Sniper: Ghost Shooter” staring Billy Zane for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Hauty lives in Venice, California, with his feral cat and a Triumph motorcycle. Deep State is his first novel. Visit him at chrishauty.com and follow along on Instagram, Twitter at @ChrisHauty and on Facebook at @hautywriter.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tyler Bray, Founder of TK Trailer Parts & INC 5000 Entrepreneur
Mar 31, 2021
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Tyler Bray, Founder of TK Trailer Parts & INC 5000 Entrepreneur
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sunflower Sisters: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly
Mar 30, 2021
Sunflower Sisters: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly
Martha Hall Kelly’s million-copy bestseller Lilac Girls introduced readers to Caroline Ferriday. Now, in Sunflower Sisters, Kelly tells the story of Ferriday’s ancestor Georgeanna Woolsey, a Union nurse during the Civil War whose calling leads her to cross paths with Jemma, a young enslaved girl who is sold off and conscripted into the army, and Anne-May Wilson, a Southern plantation mistress whose husband enlists.
“An exquisite tapestry of women determined to defy the molds the world has for them.”—Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours
Georgeanna “Georgey” Woolsey isn’t meant for the world of lavish parties and the demure attitudes of women of her stature. So when war ignites the nation, Georgey follows her passion for nursing during a time when doctors considered women on the battlefront a bother. In proving them wrong, she and her sister Eliza venture from New York to Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg and witness the unparalleled horrors of slavery as they become involved in the war effort.
In the South, Jemma is enslaved on the Peeler Plantation in Maryland, where she lives with her mother and father. Her sister, Patience, is enslaved on the plantation next door, and both live in fear of LeBaron, an abusive overseer who tracks their every move. When Jemma is sold by the cruel plantation mistress Anne-May at the same time the Union army comes through, she sees a chance to finally escape—but only by abandoning the family she loves.
Anne-May is left behind to run Peeler Plantation when her husband joins the Union army and her cherished brother enlists with the Confederates. In charge of the household, she uses the opportunity to follow her own ambitions and is drawn into a secret Southern network of spies, finally exposing herself to the fate she deserves.
Inspired by true accounts, Sunflower Sisters provides a vivid, detailed look at the Civil War experience, from the barbaric and inhumane plantations, to a war-torn New York City, to the horrors of the battlefield. It’s a sweeping story of women caught in a country on the brink of collapse, in a society grappling with nationalism and unthinkable racial cruelty, a story still so relevant today.
About Martha Hall Kelly
Martha is a native New Englander who lives in Litchfield County Connecticut. She worked as an advertising copywriter for many years, and raised three wonderful children who are now mostly out of the nest. Her debut novel Lilac Girls, about Connecticut socialite Caroline Ferriday who championed a group of Ravensbruck Concentration Camp survivors known as The Rabbits who survived WWII Nazi experiments, was her first novel and an instant New York Times bestseller. The prequel to Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, was also an instant NYTimes bestseller. It features Caroline's mother Eliza Ferriday and her fight to save a group of Russian women, former aristocrats who lost everything in the Russian Revolution. The Lost Roses paperback published March 3rd, 2020 and the third book in the series, a Civil War novel about Caroline's great grandmother's family, arrives spring 2021. You'll find more info about both books on Martha's website: www.marthahallkelly.com and on Pinterest.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Devil’s Hand: A Thriller by Jack Carr
Mar 29, 2021
The Devil's Hand: A Thriller by Jack Carr
NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
“Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!”—Chris Pratt, star of The Terminal List, coming to Amazon Prime
The fourth thriller in the “so powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written” (Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Terminal List series follows former Navy SEAL James Reece as he is entrusted with a top-secret CIA mission of retribution twenty years in the making.
It’s been twenty years since 9/11, two decades since the United States was attacked on home soil and set out to make the guilty pay with their lives. In the shadows, the enemy has been patient—learning, and adapting. And the enemy is ready to strike again.
A new president offers hope to a country weary of conflict. He’s a young, popular, self-made visionary…but he’s also a man with a secret.
Halfway across the globe a regional superpower struggles with sanctions imposed by the United States and her European allies, a country whose ancient religion spawned a group of ruthless assassins. Faced with internal dissent and extrajudicial targeted killings by the United States and Israel, the Supreme Leader puts a plan in motion to defeat the most powerful nation on earth.
Meanwhile, a young PhD student has gained access to a bioweapon thought to be confined to a classified military laboratory known only to a select number of officials. A second-generation agent, he has been assigned a mission that will bring his adopted homeland to its knees.
With Jack Carr’s signature “absolutely intense” (Chuck Norris) writing and “gripping authenticity” (The Real Book Spy), The Devil’s Hand is a riveting and timely thriller that will leave you gasping for breath.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice by Michael G. Long
Mar 27, 2021
Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice by Michael Long
From the March on Washington to March for Our Lives to Black Lives Matter, the powerful stories of kid-led protest in America.
Kids have always been activists. They have even launched movements. Long before they could vote, kids have spoken up, walked out, gone on strike, and marched for racial justice, climate protection, gun control, world peace, and more.
Kids on the March tells the stories of these protests, from the March of the Mill Children, who walked out of factories in 1903 for a shorter work week, to 1951’s Strike for a Better School, which helped build the case for Brown v. Board of Education, to the twenty-first century’s most iconic movements, including March for Our Lives, the Climate Strike, and the recent Black Lives Matter protests reshaping our nation.
Powerfully told and inspiring, Kids on the March shows how standing up, speaking out, and marching for what you believe in can advance the causes of justice, and that no one is too small or too young to make a difference.
About Michael G. Long
Michael G. Long (longmg4242@gmail.com) has a Ph.D. from Emory University and is the author or editor of numerous books on nonviolent protest, civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, politics, and religion.
He's currently working on picture books and books for young readers, with subjects ranging from civil rights leader Bayard Rustin to the 1917 Silent Protest Parade to nonviolent protests led by kids. Long's coauthored biography of transgender rights pioneer Phyllis Frye is under contract.
Long's first YA nonfiction biography--a coauthored book titled Troublemaker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington (City Lights Books)--earned starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and the School Library Journal. The Bank Street Center, Kirkus, and SLJ selected Troublemaker as a best book of the year.
Long has also written on civil rights and protest for the Los Angeles Times, The Undefeated (ESPN), the Progressive, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, the New York Daily News, the Afro, USA Today, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the Huffington Post.
His work has been featured in or on MSNBC, NPR, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Boston Globe, USA Today, The Root, The Nation, The Undefeated (ESPN), Mother Jones, Huffington Post, Salon, CNN, Book Forum, Ebony/Jet, and many other places.
Long has spoken at City Lights Bookstore, Fenway Park, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Library of Congress, the National Museum of American History, the National Archives, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the City Club of San Diego, the Schomberg Center of the New York Public Library, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and the New-York Historical Society, among other places, and he has appeared on PBS, C-Span, and National Public Radio.
Long lives in Lower Allen Township (PA) with Karin, Nate, and their Boston terrier, George Abner. His older son Jack is a firefighter.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chris Dreyer, CEO & Founder, Rankings.io
Mar 27, 2021
Chris Dreyer, President & Founder, Rankings.io
Rankings.io
Chris Dreyer is the CEO and Founder of Rankings.io, an agency that specializes in personal injury lawyer SEO. His agency ranks personal injury firms for the most lucrative keywords in your industry with end-to-end SEO, from content creation to technical optimization.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I Want to Thank You: How a Year of Gratitude Can Bring Joy and Meaning in a Disconnected World by Gina Hamadey
Mar 25, 2021
I Want to Thank You: How a Year of Gratitude Can Bring Joy and Meaning in a Disconnected World by Gina Hamadey
An inspiring guide to saying thank you, one heartfelt note at a time.
We all know that gratitude is good for us--but the real magic comes when we express it. Writer Gina Hamadey learned this life-changing lesson firsthand when a case of burnout and too many hours on social media left her feeling depleted and disconnected. In this engaging book, she chronicles how twelve months spent writing 365 thank-you notes to strangers, neighbors, family members, and friends shifted her perspective. Her journey shows that developing a lasting active gratitude practice can make you a happier person, heal complicated relationships, and reconnect you with the people you love--all with just a little bit of bravery at the mailbox.
How can we turn an often-dreaded task into a rewarding act of self-care that makes us feel more present, joyful, and connected? Whether we're writing to a long-lost friend, a helpful neighbor, or a child's teacher, this inspiring book helps us reflect on meaningful memories and shared experiences and express ourselves with authenticity, vulnerability, and heart. Informed by Hamadey's year of discovery as well as interviews with experts on relationships, gratitude, and more, this deceptively simple guide offers a powerful way to jump-start your joy.
Hamadey found herself thanking not only family members and friends, but less expected people in her sphere, including local shopkeepers, physical therapists, long-ago career mentors, favorite authors, and more. Once you get going, you might find yourself cultivating an active gratitude practice, too--one heartfelt note of thanks at a time.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke
Mar 25, 2021
Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke
Glamour, danger, liberation: in a Mad Men–era of commercial flight, Pan Am World Airways attracted the kind of young woman who wanted out, and wanted up
Required to have a college education, speak two languages, and possess the political savvy of a Foreign Service officer, a jet-age stewardess serving on iconic Pan Am between 1966 and 1975 also had to be between 5′3" and 5′9", between 105 and 140 pounds, and under 26 years of age at the time of hire.Cooke’s intimate storytelling weaves together the real-life stories of a memorable cast of characters, from small-town girl Lynne Totten, a science major who decided life in a lab was not for her, to Hazel Bowie, one of the relatively few Black stewardesses of the era, as they embraced the liberation of their new jet-set life. Cooke brings to light the story of Pan Am stewardesses’ role in the Vietnam War, as the airline added runs from Saigon to Hong Kong for planeloads of weary young soldiers straight from the battlefields, who were off for five days of R&R, and then flown back to war. Finally, with Operation Babylift—the dramatic evacuation of 2,000 children during the fall of Saigon—the book’s special cast of stewardesses unites to play an extraordinary role on the world stage.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Good Neighbors: A Novel by Sarah Langan
Mar 22, 2021
Good Neighbors: A Novel by Sarah Langan
Named by Goodreads as One of the Most Anticipated Mysteries and Thrillers of 2021
“A modern-day Crucible….Beneath the surface of a suburban utopia, madness lurks.” —Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
“A sinkhole opens on Maple Street, and gossip turns the suburban utopia toxic. A taut teachable moment about neighbors turning on neighbors.” —People
“One of the creepiest, most unnerving deconstructions of American suburbia I've ever read. Langan cuts to the heart of upper middle class lives like a skilled surgeon.” —NPR
Celeste Ng’s enthralling dissection of suburbia meets Shirley Jackson’s creeping dread in this propulsive literary noir, when a sudden tragedy exposes the depths of deception and damage in a Long Island suburb—pitting neighbor against neighbor and putting one family in terrible danger.
Welcome to Maple Street, a picture-perfect slice of suburban Long Island, its residents bound by their children, their work, and their illusion of safety in a rapidly changing world.
But menace skulks beneath the surface of this exclusive enclave, making its residents prone to outrage. When the Wilde family moves in, they trigger their neighbors’ worst fears. Dad Arlo’s a gruff has-been rock star with track marks. Mom Gertie’s got a thick Brooklyn accent, with high heels and tube tops to match. Their weird kids cuss like sailors. They don’t fit with the way Maple Street sees itself.
Though Maple Street’s Queen Bee, Rhea Schroeder—a lonely college professor repressing a dark past—welcomed Gertie and her family at first, relations went south during one spritzer-fueled summer evening, when the new best friends shared too much, too soon. By the time the story opens, the Wildes are outcasts.
As tensions mount, a sinkhole opens in a nearby park, and Rhea’s daughter Shelly falls inside. The search for Shelly brings a shocking accusation against the Wildes. Suddenly, it is one mom’s word against the other’s in a court of public opinion that can end only in blood.
A riveting and ruthless portrayal of American suburbia, Good Neighbors excavates the perils and betrayals of motherhood and friendships and the dangerous clash between social hierarchy, childhood trauma, and fear.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening by Tim Shriver, Tom Rosshirt
Mar 20, 2021
The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening by Tim Shriver, Tom Rosshirt
From some of our most prominent spiritual and religious leaders, poets and thinkers, singers and writers, a book of wisdom to light our way in dark times.
At the start of 2020, in what felt already like an age of disorder, our world faced one of the gravest global challenges in a century. Covid-19 raced around the earth, and chaos erupted. Yet in the midst of this crisis, billions of human beings responded with love. Across the globe, people sought to connect, whether in person from a socially distant six feet or via a screen from 10,000 miles away.
In that moment, Tim Shriver saw an opportunity for those hungry for community to answer a call to heal, a call to hope, a call to unite. He asked monks and nuns, artists and activists, nurses and doctors, ex-presidents and ex-cons to come together to share messages of inspiration, transformation, and love. This book captures the spirit of that 24-hour event.
Featuring stories and insights from Bishop TD Jakes, Elizabeth Gilbert, Van Jones, Amy Grant, Dr. Rheeda Walker, Pastor Rick Warren, Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Jewel, Deepak Chopra and many others, The Call to Unite offers readers a book of wisdom to turn to in hard times - filled with prayers, poems, spiritual insights and lessons to live by that will stand the test of time.
Those seeking affirmation, solace, and inspiration need only look inside for guidance in finding the light in any crisis. Only in embracing each other can we amplify the love that creates our global community. Only in coming together can we be our happiest, and our best.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency by Jonathan Allen, Amie Parnes
Mar 18, 2021
Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency by Jonathan Allen, Amie Parnes
The inside story of the historic 2020 presidential election and Joe Biden’s harrowing ride to victory, from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Shattered, the definitive account of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.
Almost no one thought Joe Biden could make it back to the White House—not Donald Trump, not the two dozen Democratic rivals who sought to take down a weak front-runner, not the mega-donors and key endorsers who feared he could not beat Bernie Sanders, not even Barack Obama. The story of Biden’s cathartic victory in the 2020 election is the story of a Democratic Party at odds with itself, torn between the single-minded goal of removing Donald Trump and the push for a bold progressive agenda that threatened to alienate as many voters as it drew.
In Lucky, #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes use their unparalleled access to key players inside the Democratic and Republican campaigns to unfold how Biden’s nail-biting run for the presidency vexed his own party as much as it did Trump. Having premised his path on unlocking the Black vote in South Carolina, Biden nearly imploded before he got there after a relentless string of misfires left him freefalling in polls and nearly broke.
Allen and Parnes brilliantly detail the remarkable string of chance events that saved him, from the botched Iowa caucus tally that concealed his terrible result, to the pandemic lockdown that kept him off the stump, where he was often at his worst. More powerfully, Lucky unfolds the pitched struggle within Biden’s general election campaign to downplay the very issues that many Democrats believed would drive voters to the polls, especially in the wake of Trump’s response to nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd. Even Biden’s victory did not salve his party’s wounds; instead, it revealed a surprising, complicated portrait of American voters and crushed Democrats’ belief in the inevitability of a blue wave.
A thrilling masterpiece of political reporting, Lucky is essential reading for understanding the most important election in American history and the future that will come of it.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Angela Alexander, Audiologist – Trauma to Triumph, Phoenix From The Basement Story
Mar 18, 2021
Dr. Angela Alexander, Audiologist - Trauma to Triumph, Phoenix From The Basement Story
Auditoryprocessinginstitute.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 2034: A Novel of the Next World War by Elliot Ackerman, James Admiral Stavridis USN
Mar 17, 2021
2034: A Novel of the Next World War by Elliot Ackerman, James Admiral Stavridis USN
From two former military officers and award-winning authors, a chillingly authentic geopolitical thriller that imagines a naval clash between the US and China in the South China Sea in 2034--and the path from there to a nightmarish global conflagration.
On March 12, 2034, US Navy Commodore Sarah Hunt is on the bridge of her flagship, the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones, conducting a routine freedom of navigation patrol in the South China Sea when her ship detects an unflagged trawler in clear distress, smoke billowing from its bridge. On that same day, US Marine aviator Major Chris "Wedge" Mitchell is flying an F35E Lightning over the Strait of Hormuz, testing a new stealth technology as he flirts with Iranian airspace. By the end of that day, Wedge will be an Iranian prisoner, and Sarah Hunt's destroyer will lie at the bottom of the sea, sunk by the Chinese Navy. Iran and China have clearly coordinated their moves, which involve the use of powerful new forms of cyber weaponry that render US ships and planes defenseless. In a single day, America's faith in its military's strategic pre-eminence is in tatters. A new, terrifying era is at hand.
So begins a disturbingly plausible work of speculative fiction, co-authored by an award-winning novelist and decorated Marine veteran and the former commander of NATO, a legendary admiral who has spent much of his career strategically outmaneuvering America's most tenacious adversaries. Written with a powerful blend of geopolitical sophistication and human empathy, 2034 takes us inside the minds of a global cast of characters--Americans, Chinese, Iranians, Russians, Indians--as a series of arrogant miscalculations on all sides leads the world into an intensifying international storm. In the end, China and the United States will have paid a staggering cost, one that forever alters the global balance of power.
Everything in 2034 is an imaginative extrapolation from present-day facts on the ground combined with the authors' years working at the highest and most classified levels of national security. Sometimes it takes a brilliant work of fiction to illuminate the most dire of warnings: 2034 is all too close at hand, and this cautionary tale presents the reader a dark yet possible future that we must do all we can to avoid.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tim Storey – The Miracle Mentality: Tap into the Source of Magical Transformation in Your Life
Mar 16, 2021
Tim Storey - The Miracle Mentality: Tap into the Source of Magical Transformation in Your Life
During challenging times, toxic thoughts can drag you into a mindset that’s mundane, messy, and mad. Negative thinking can undermine all aspects of your life, from family and romantic relationships to career satisfaction, financial stability, and physical and spiritual health. To overcome these obstacles, you need a new mindset--a miracle mentality--where dreams are achievable, hope is actionable, and spiritual healing is possible.
In the Miracle Mentality, life coach, speaker, and author Tim Storey provides you with a road map to transcend negative thinking, leading you to bigger adventures, more opportunities, and deeper meaning.
Experience a miracle mentality transformation with…
Tim’s honest and powerful testament that will strengthen your perspective, positivity, and personal choice
Essential coaching that will help you navigate friendships and romantic relationships
Tips on establishing a fulfilling work-life balance
An encouraging and practical approach to physical, mental, and spiritual health
The discovery of a new mindset and freedom that can be applied to your personal finances
Honest talk about the influential role of a parent and information to help you improve your parenting skills
Bonus features include:
Chapter Summaries, to provide a quick reference of each topic’s key points
The Miracle Mentality Total Mindset Assessment, to gauge whether you’re living in the mundane, messy, or mad in six areas of your life (parenting, love relationships, friendships, work/career, money, and health)
Miracle Mentality Workbook, to help you apply what you’ve learned and brainstorm ways to infuse all areas of your life with a Miracle Mentality
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Steve Preda – Buyable: Your Guide to Building a Self-Managing, Fast-Growing, and High-Profit Business
Mar 15, 2021
Steve Preda - Buyable: Your Guide to Building a Self-Managing, Fast-Growing, and High-Profit Business
TURN YOUR BUSINESS INTO A VEHICLE TO REACH YOUR IDEAL LIFE
Do you own a business that isn’t living up to its potential? Are you feeling frustrated by your company’s lack of growth, profit, or value creation? Do your employees wait for you to make decisions, instead of driving your organization forward?
If you are facing one or more of the above scenarios, Buyable shows you a way out of this joyless rut. You can remodel your business into a self-managing, fast-growing, and highly profitable enterprise that allows you to live the life that you desire.
The secret is to build Buyability into your business—and to do it before your company succumbs to the natural forces working against its success. When you consider that the life span of the average small business is less than nine years, that most companies never mature into the valuable businesses their owners intend, and that only 1 in 10 ventures ever finds a buyer, you can understand why it’s urgent that you transform your organization into a Buyable Business now.
The good news is that any viable enterprise can be turned into a Buyable Business, by methodically following the guidance laid out in this book. And when you finally own that Buyable Business, you may find you never want to part with it.
Keep or sell, Buyable shows you the fastest, straightest, and simplest route to Buyability.
By reading Buyable you will learn:
• Why you need to build a Buyable Business regardless of whether you ever consider parting with it.
• The difference between proactive and reactive entrepreneurs and how their approach determines their financial and emotional success.
• How to design the ideal future state of your business, from which you can reverse-engineer the steps to getting there.
• How to determine your personal financial goals, which your business should help you achieve.
• How to estimate the value of your business right now and how you can determine the value your company must be worth in the future to allow you to harvest the cash you need for your Next Chapter— Your Ideal life.
• The Seven Management Concepts that you need to master to orchestrate your business into a well-oiled machine.
• What a Management Blueprint is, the major principles involved, and how to pick one that is right for you.
• 10 Management Blueprints that can help you create the vision alignment, execution, and team cohesion needed to build a self-managing, growing, high-profit, and talent-attracting business.
• A recipe for mastering the basics components of your business so that you avoid landmines that could impede its future buyability.
• What the major value drivers of your business are, and how to engineer them into your company to create the most value in the shortest time.
• The ways to groom your business into a product that attracts investors and buyers who will value it highly.
• How you can harvest your business, with or without selling it, to achieve financial security, your desired lifestyle, and the purpose that drives you.
• What your potential future roles in the business are and how to pick the one that fits your needs and personality.
"Buyable is a framework for creating a self-managing business and shaping it with the ideal buyer or investor in mind. I highly recommend it!" -- Gino Wickman, author of Traction and Entrepreneurial Leap
Praise for Steve Preda's earlier books:
"Steve's experiences and anecdotes are immediately applicable to anyone running a business. His points of view are provocative, enlightening and a lot of fun to read." -- Matt Williams, Managing Partner, Brand Federation
"Steve Preda has accomplished an impressive feat with a book that's full of insightful, valuable perspectives on business, while presenting a vulnerable look into his own experience. This book offers something to every businessperson." -- Clyde Northrop,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jennifer Ashton M.D. – The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era
Mar 13, 2021
The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era by Jennifer Ashton M.D.
From Dr. Jennifer Ashton—the Chief Medical Correspondent at ABC News covering breaking medical news for Good Morning America and GMA3: What You Need to Know—comes a doctor’s guide to finding resilience in the time of COVID, while staying safe and sane in a rapidly changing world.
In March 2020, “normal” life changed, perhaps forever. In its place we were confronted with life and routines that were unusual and different: the new normal. As we’ve all learned since then, the new normal isn’t just about wearing masks and standing six feet apart—it’s about recognizing how to stay safe and sane in a world that is suddenly unfamiliar. And no one understands this evolving landscape better than Dr. Jennifer Ashton. As ABC’s Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Ashton has been reporting on the novel coronavirus daily, helping Americans comprehend the urgent medical updates that have shaped the nation’s continued response to this public health crisis.
Now in The New Normal, Dr. Ashton offers the essential toolkit for life in this unfamiliar reality. Rooted in her reporting on COVID-19 and the understanding that the virus isn’t going anywhere overnight, The New Normal is built on a simple foundation: thriving in this evolving world demands accepting the new normal for what it is, not what we want it to be. No longer is wellness a buzzword, but an imperative for surviving this unprecedented time. Using her trademark practical, easy-to-follow advice, Dr. Ashton gives you all the necessary information to reclaim control of your life and live safely—from exercise, to diet, to general health—showing how to prepare your body and mind for challenges such as:
- Taking proper medical precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones
- Exercising during the pandemic, even if you no longer feel safe at the gym
- Finding emotional balance through these uncertain times
- Deciphering complicated medical news to learn what to trust and what to ignore
With these straightforward and accessible strategies and many more, Dr. Ashton helps empower you to make the unexpectedly hard decisions about socializing, food-shopping, seeing doctors, and most of all, finding normalcy. At once reassuring and urgent, The New Normal is a holistic roadmap through the ongoing struggles of the pandemic, providing the guidance you need to navigate this unsettling time and take charge of your future wellbeing.
About Jennifer Ashton
Retiring stiff paper gowns and unrelatable medical advice, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, a Board-certified Ob-Gyn, author, and TV medical correspondent, breaks the barrier between doctor and patient. Affectionately referred to as your all-in-one 'BFF'/Ob-Gyn, Dr. Jennifer Ashton marries an unparalleled medical background with an accessible 'girl's-girl' attitude. Though Dr. Ashton can easily speak to the latest beauty and fashion trends, this Ivy League graduate means business when it comes to women's health.
From the onset, you might wonder how Dr. Ashton does it. Hailing from a family of 6 physicians and 1 nurse, this wife and mother of two possess a uniquely well-rounded understanding of the human body. Leading by example, Dr. Ashton not only 'talks the talk,' but 'walks the walk.' When she's not in the office, she can be found training for triathlons or following her very own Five-Day/Two- Day Eating Plan. Dr. Ashton demonstrates first-hand how to embrace and feel empowered at every stage of womanhood. This relatable and modern approach is highlighted in her latest book Your Body Beautiful (Penguin), a coveted resource for the medical community and women at every stage of their lives.
THE PRACTICE
Dr. Ashton opened her private medical practice, Hygeia Gynecology, in Englewood, New Jersey in 2008. Physically and aesthetically unmatched, Hygeia Gynecology is aptly named after Hygeia the Greek goddess of health, healing, and cleanliness.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sean Swarmer, 7 Summits to Success Book
Mar 13, 2021
Sean Swarmer 7 Summits to Success Book
In addition to sharing his story with the world, Sean shares the guiding principles that made his own dreams a reality. This book begins with Sean’s story of survival, adventure, and cliff-hanging suspense, and concluded with a section containing simple, practical steps you can use to fulfill your own dreams and goals. you’ll learn how Sean managed to make the impossible possible, and incorporate those same simple, but powerful steps into climbing your own personal Everest.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Body of Stars: A Novel by Laura Maylene Walter
Mar 11, 2021
Body of Stars: A Novel by Laura Maylene Walter
BODY OF STARS has recently appeared on most anticipated lists from The Millions, The Rumpus, and i09!
From debut novelist Laura Maylene Walter, a bold and dazzling exploration of fate and female agency in a world very similar to our own—except that the markings on women's bodies reveal the future
Perfect for fans of Leni Zumas's Red Clocks and Naomi Alderman's The Power, Body of Stars is a unique and timely exploration of girlhood, womanhood, and toxic masculinity. A piercing indictment of rape culture, it is an inventive and urgent read about what happens when women are objectified and stripped of choice—and what happens when they fight back.
Celeste Morton has eagerly awaited her passage to adulthood. Like every girl, she was born with a set of childhood markings—the freckles, moles, and birthmarks on her body that foretell her future and that of those around her—and with puberty will come a new set of predictions that will solidify her fate. The possibilities are tantalizing enough to outweigh the worry that the future she dreams of won't be the one she's fated to have and the fear of her “changeling period”: the time when women are nearly irresistible to men and the risk of abduction is rife.
Celeste's beloved brother, Miles, is equally anticipating her transition to adulthood. As a skilled interpreter of the future, a field that typically excludes men, Miles considers Celeste his practice ground—and the only clue to what his own future will bring. But when Celeste changes, she learns a devastating secret about Miles's fate: a secret that could destroy her family, a secret she will do anything to keep. Yet Celeste isn't the only one keeping secrets, and when the lies of brother and sister collide, it leads to a tragedy that will irrevocably change Celeste's fate, set her on a path to fight against the inherent misogyny of fortune-telling, and urge her to create a future that is truly her own.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – My Inner Sky: On Embracing Day, Night, and All the Times in Between by Mari Andrew
Mar 10, 2021
My Inner Sky: On Embracing Day, Night, and All the Times in Between by Mari Andrew
From New York Times bestselling author Mari Andrew, a collection of essays and illustrations, divided into phases of the sky--twilight, golden hour, night, and dawn--that serves as a loyal companion for life's curveballs
A whole, beautiful life is only made possible by the wide spectrum of feelings that exist between joy and sorrow. In this insightful and warm book, writer and illustrator Mari Andrew explores all the emotions that make up a life, in the process offering insights about trauma and healing, the meaning of home and the challenges of loneliness, finding love in the most unexpected of places--from birds nesting on a sculpture to a ride on the subway--and a resounding case for why sometimes you have to put yourself in the path of magic.
My Inner Sky empowers us to transform everything that's happened to us into something meaningful, reassurance that even in our darkest times, there's light and beauty to be found.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes by Ira Rosen
Mar 09, 2021
Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes by Ira Rosen
Two-time Peabody Award-winning writer and producer Ira Rosen reveals the intimate, untold stories of his decades at America’s most iconic news show. It’s a 60 Minutes story on 60 Minutes itself.
When producer Ira Rosen walked into the 60 Minutes offices in June 1980, he knew he was about to enter television history. His career catapulted him to the heights of TV journalism, breaking some of the most important stories in TV news. But behind the scenes was a war room of clashing producers, anchors, and the most formidable 60 Minutes figure: legendary correspondent Mike Wallace.
Based on decades of access and experience, Ira Rosen takes readers behind closed doors to offer an incisive look at the show that invented TV investigative journalism. With surprising humor, charm, and an eye for colorful detail, Rosen delivers an authoritative account of the unforgettable personalities that battled for prestige, credit, and the desire to scoop everyone else in the game. As Mike Wallace’s top producer, Rosen reveals the interview secrets that made Wallace’s work legendary, and the flaring temper that made him infamous. Later, as senior producer of ABC News Primetime Live and 20/20, Rosen exposes the competitive environment among famous colleagues like Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters, and the power plays between correspondents Chris Wallace, Anderson Cooper, and Chris Cuomo.
A master class in how TV news is made, Rosen shows readers how 60 Minutes puts together a story when sources are explosive, unreliable, and even dangerous. From unearthing shocking revelations from inside the Trump White House, to an outrageous proposition from Ghislaine Maxwell, to interviewing gangsters Joe Bonanno and John Gotti Jr., Ira Rosen was behind the scenes of 60 Minutes' most sensational stories.
Highly entertaining, dishy, and unforgettable, Ticking Clock is a never-before-told account of the most successful news show in American history.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens by Kenneth Bock MD
Mar 07, 2021
Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens by Kenneth Bock MD
From renowned integrative physician Kenneth Bock, M.D., comes a groundbreaking approach to understanding adolescent and teen mental health disorders.
Over the past decade, the number of 12- to 17-year-olds suffering from mental health disorders has more than doubled. While adolescents and teens are notorious for mood swings and rebellion, parents today are navigating new terrain as their children are increasingly at risk of struggling with a mental health issue. But the question remains: What is causing this epidemic of illness?
In Brain Inflamed, acclaimed integrative doctor Dr. Kenneth Bock shares a revolutionary new view of adolescent and teen mental health—one that suggests many of the mental disorders most common among this population (including depression, anxiety, and OCD) may share the same underlying mechanism: systemic inflammation. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Bock explains the essential role of the immune system and the microbiome in mental health, detailing the ways in which imbalances in these systems—such as autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders, or leaky gut syndrome—can generate neurological inflammation.
While most conventional doctors assume that teens’ psychological struggles can be resolved only with therapy and psychotropic drugs, Dr. Bock’s approach considers the whole-body health of his patients. In his integrative evaluations, he often uncovers triggers such as gluten sensitivity, adrenal dysfunction, Lyme disease, and post-strep infections—all of which create imbalances in the body that can generate psychological symptoms.
Filled with incredible stories from Dr. Bock’s more than thirty years as a practicing physician, Brain Inflamed explains the biological underpinnings of many common mental health issues, and empowers the parents and family members of struggling teens with practical advice—and perhaps most importantly, hope for a brighter future.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Missing and Endangered: A Brady Novel of Suspense by J. A Jance
Mar 06, 2021
Missing and Endangered: A Brady Novel of Suspense by J. A Jance
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady’s professional and personal lives collide when her college-age daughter is involved in a missing persons case in this evocative and atmospheric mystery in J. A. Jance’s New York Times bestselling suspense series, set in the beautiful desert country of the American Southwest.
When Jennifer Brady returns to Northern Arizona University for her sophomore year, she quickly becomes a big sister to her new roommate, Beth Rankin, a brilliant yet sheltered sixteen-year-old freshman. For a homeschooled Beth, college is her first taste of both freedom and unfettered access to the internet, and Jenny is concerned that she’s too naïve and rebellious for her own good.
Her worries are well-founded because one day Beth vanishes, prompting Jenny to alert campus authorities, local police, and her mom, Sheriff Joanna Brady—who calls in a favor. Beth is found, but Jenny’s concern has unwittingly put her in the crosshairs of a criminal bent on revenge.
With Christmas vacation approaching, and Beth at war with her parents, Jenny invites Beth to the shelter of the Brady home. While Joanna is sympathetic, she’s caught up in a sensitive case—an officer-involved shooting that has placed the lives of two young children in jeopardy—leaving her stretched thin to help a fragile young woman recently gone missing and endangered.
About J. A. Jance
J.A. Jance is the top 10 New York Times bestselling author of the Joanna Brady series; the J. P. Beaumont series; three interrelated thrillers featuring the Walker family; and Edge of Evil, the first in a series featuring Ali Reynolds. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brian Biro, The ROI of Kindness Book
Mar 05, 2021
Brian Biro, The ROI of Kindness Book
Brianbiro.com
As you dive into this empowering little book, you’ll soon discover that this simple secret, KINDNESS, can transform your brand, your customer loyalty, your success in attracting and retaining fantastic people, and your organization moving your team ...
- from fear to freedom
- from failure to faith
- from ego to we go
- from good to GREAT!
"Each and every one of us needs to become a Chief Kindness Officer."
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 7 Ways To Manage Pain With CBD by David Anthony Schroeder
Mar 04, 2021
7 Ways To Manage Pain With CBD by David Anthony Schroeder
Thecbdwriter.com
CBD... You've heard about it, you've read about it, you've seen advertisements selling it, and maybe you're asking yourself, is this real and can it help you?
If you are one of the 50 million Americans that the CDC says suffers from chronic pain, or one of the 20 million they say sufferers from high-impact chronic pain and you have little or no experience with CBD. This book is for you and only you.
If you suffer from other conditions like anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's, dementia, Crohn's disease, etc., this book will waste your time. It deals with one issue, pain.
7 Ways to Manage Pain With CBD gives you the power to take control over your pain management and be a smarter CBD consumer.
You will discover:
* 7 different types of oral medications you can use. Page 16.
* 9 different types of beverages you can drink. Page 20.
* 15 different types of topical applications you can apply. Page 30,
To help you absorb CBD and get relief from pain quickly.
Pain Suffers Say goodbye to CBD confusion.
Now you can separate the good guys from the bad with your personal CBD oil/product buying "Checklist." Page 65.
Wondering what really works, what doesn't and what could actually hurt you? This book clears up the confusion once and for all.
Most books on CBD contain no scientific facts or evidence. There are 35 plus links to scientific facts, studies, and references that specifically focus on CBD and pain. They support every word in this book. Page 57.
Here is what you will find inside:
* What is CBD? Where does it come from? Why the crazy frenzy? Page 2.
* How much CBD should you be using and why you may not be taking enough. Page 12
* Pain, what is it, what pain type are you? Page iii.
* Get CBD into your bloodstream super-fast. Bypass processing time of digestion and liver. Hint, it's not inhaled or put it under the tongue. Page 32.
* What about side effects? If you don't know them, are you putting your health at risk? Maybe CBD is not right for you. Page 8.
* Maybe you tried CBD and felt no relief. There are 4 reasons why CBD does not work. Page 10.
* Why you should stay away from any CBD manufacturers that use their own testing facility to make claims about their products. Page 46.
You'll also learn:
THE TRUTH ABOUT SHIPPING ACROSS STATE LINES. Federally CBD can be transported to all states, including Alaska and Hawaii. But CBD is not legal in all 50 states. Find out which States prohibit CBD and prosecute offenders. Page 57.
THE TRUTH ABOUT PRODUCT LABELING: Two-thirds of CBD products on the market today are mislabeled. It's done on purpose, meant to be misleading. Learn how to read and understand CBD product labels, so you don't get burned. Page 38.
Beware of the Snake-Oil-Salesman parasites.
In the 1800s, salesmen traveled throughout the country with their horse and wagon selling all kinds of counterfeit medicinal potions as a supposed cure-all coining the phrase the "Snake-Oil-Salesman."
Today, those same Snake-Oil-Salesman are selling Olive-Oil with a couple of pinches of CBD isolate. They get rich, you get suckered.
Not any more! Today all that changes.
What about the medical establishment?
* What doctors really believe about the use of CBD. Page v.
* What is the current condition of our medical community? Obama Care requires doctors and pharma to report all forms of remuneration. Are doctors being bribed to sell drugs? You be the judge. Page i.
* Why does a retired cardiac surgeon declare: "The discovery of the endocannabinoid system is the single most important medical, scientific discovery ever." Page iv.
About David Schroeder
I have struggled with muscular pain from injuries off and on most of my life, starting early in my teenage years. My Injuries derived from participation in extracurricular sports, skateboarding, BMXing, rollerblading, martial arts,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You: Follow Your Own Path, Discover Your Own Journey by Simone Knego
Mar 02, 2021
The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You: Follow Your Own Path, Discover Your Own Journey by Simone Knego
Do you wake up every day feeling like you're going through the motions, that the hundreds of choices you make have almost no impact on the people around you?
Many motivational books will tell you that in order to better the world, you must first better yourself. But you really only need to change the way you see yourself and the world around you will change.
What you do every day matters and inspires others. By sharing your story, you can motivate and encourage those around you--and in doing so, change the world.
Everyone has a story, and in The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, Simone Knego takes you inside her unique journey and the extraordinary moments which have shaped her life and defined her mission. Sharing the lessons she's learned from life's ups, downs, and laugh-out-loud moments, you'll be inspired to discover your own journey, and to go out into the world and be the good. The world is waiting for the Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, and you already have everything you need to get started, simply by being you.
About Simone Knego
A former CPA, turned equestrian entrepreneur, turned teacher who's the mother of 6 -- 3 adopted from S. Korea & Ethiopia -- Simone Knego has the uncanny ability to both motivate and inspire others to be the good in the world.
An international leader and keynote speaker who recently scaled Mount Kilamanjaro -- a dormant volcano in Tanzania, it's the highest mountain in Africa -- she believes that changing the way you see yourself can help the world around you change. In her new bestselling book, Simone shares her real-world and highly actionable insights via stories of her own life's both humorous and moving everyday moments -- and how others can similarly discover they too are Unordinary...in the best possible way.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kevin Williams, Creator & Co-Host of TV Channeling & Last Weekly Podcasts
Feb 28, 2021
Kevin Williams, Creator & Co-Host of TV Channeling & Last Weekly Podcasts
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cinemeet App & CEO/Founder John Corcoran Interview
Feb 28, 2021
Cinemeet.com
Cinemeet App & CEO/Founder John Corcoran Interview
What’s Cinemeet?
Meeting new people should be as simple as a tap of a button! With Cinemeet we've made it super easy to meet new people who want to watch together.
The 1-on-1 watch party:
Start by discovering people. Once you find someone interesting suggest a movie! This starts a chat and you are on your way to having a 1-on-1 watch party! The video is streamed right in the chat.
- CONNECT and watch with friends near you (or in other countries!)
- SUGGEST something to watch together with your new friend
- CHAT and get to know each other before you watch together
- WATCH party time!
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling your Destiny in an Uncertain World by Jay Samit
Feb 25, 2021
Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling your Destiny in an Uncertain World by Jay Samit
With the right mindset and insight, anyone can become a millionaire.
Are you tired of just paying bills until you die? Are you wasting your life at a job that doesn’t make you fulfilled or financially secure? Then Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling Your Destiny in an Uncertain World is for you.
In this life-changing book, celebrated author and entrepreneur Jay Samit, who’s worked with such visionaries as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Reid Hoffman, and hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, shares the key understandings and step-by-step process for becoming rich and never needing another job again. To prove the power of his 12 Truths, Samit also details the journey of how he mentored a broke millennial with these principles and empowered him to go from being on welfare to becoming a self-made millionaire in one year.
Building upon the principles in his internationally acclaimed book Disrupt You, Samit explains:
How to identify an idea and market to start your business
How to build a virtual company with little or no capital
The latest free software tools for managing your business
Ways to get a piece of a trillion-dollar opportunity bigger than mobile
How to harness the three primary fears of others to generate more sales
Strategies for finding the right mentors to accelerate your success
Techniques to structure any deal for creating recurring revenue and lasting wealth
This book is perfect for anyone who is tired of jobs with no security, hopes to truly realize their professional and personal potential, and is looking for a way to build a better life for them and their family.About Jay Samit
Described by Wired as having "the coolest job in the industry" and "a new media guru and Internet pioneer" by the Economic Times, author Jay Alan Samit is a dynamic entrepreneur and intrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends.
Everyone from the Pope to the President calls on Samit to orchestrate positive change in this era of endless innovation. The former Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte Consulting, Samit helped grow pre-IPO companies such as LinkedIn, been a Nasdaq company CEO, held senior management roles at EMI, Sony and Universal Studios, pioneered breakthrough advancements in mobile, ecommerce, digital distribution, and spatial reality that are used by billions of consumers every day. Samit accurately predicts the future because he is constantly working with those who create it.
His first book "Disrupt Yourself: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation" is currently published in over 10 languages. He is a regular contributor to Fortune and the Wall Street Journal and host of its documentary series WSJ Startup of the Year. Samit frequently appears on ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, NBC and tweets daily motivation to the over 100,000 business professionals who follow him on twitter @jaysamit. An expert on transformational corporate change, Samit has been quoted in The New York Times, The Economist, Businessweek, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Fast Company and TechCrunch.
A sought-after conference speaker and consultant, Samit provides disruptive solutions for such corporate clients as Adobe, American Express, AT&T, Best Buy, Coca Cola, Disney, Ford, Google, GE, IBM, Intel, McDonalds, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, and Visa and dozens more.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Machinehood by S.B. Divya Interview
Feb 25, 2021
Machinehood by S.B. Divya Interview
From the Hugo Award nominee S.B. Divya, Zero Dark Thirty meets The Social Network in this science fiction thriller about artificial intelligence, sentience, and labor rights in a near future dominated by the gig economy.
Welga Ramirez, executive bodyguard and ex-special forces, is about to retire early when her client is killed in front of her. It’s 2095 and people don’t usually die from violence. Humanity is entirely dependent on pills that not only help them stay alive, but allow them to compete with artificial intelligence in an increasingly competitive gig economy. Daily doses protect against designer diseases, flow enhances focus, zips and buffs enhance physical strength and speed, and juvers speed the healing process.
All that changes when Welga’s client is killed by The Machinehood, a new and mysterious terrorist group that has simultaneously attacked several major pill funders. The Machinehood operatives seem to be part human, part machine, something the world has never seen. They issue an ultimatum: stop all pill production in one week.
Global panic ensues as pill production slows and many become ill. Thousands destroy their bots in fear of a strong AI takeover. But the US government believes the Machinehood is a cover for an old enemy. One that Welga is uniquely qualified to fight.
Welga, determined to take down the Machinehood, is pulled back into intelligence work by the government that betrayed her. But who are the Machinehood and what do they really want?
A thrilling and thought-provoking novel that asks: if we won’t see machines as human, will we instead see humans as machines?About S.B. Divya
S.B. Divya is a lover of science, math, fiction, and the Oxford comma. She enjoys subverting expectations and breaking stereotypes whenever she can.
Divya is the Hugo and Nebula nominated author of RUNTIME and co-editor of Escape Pod, with Mur Lafferty. Her short stories have been published at various magazines including Analog, Uncanny, and tor.com. Her collection, Contingency Plans For the Apocalypse and Other Situations, is out now from Hachette India, and her debut novel MACHINEHOOD is forthcoming from Saga Press in March, 2021. She holds degrees in Computational Neuroscience and Signal Processing, and she worked for twenty years as an electrical engineer before becoming an author. Find out more about her at www.sbdivya.com or on Twitter as @divyastweets.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Natasha Pearl Hansen, Professional Comedian and CEO/Founder of My Break-Up Registry
Feb 22, 2021
Natasha Pearl Hansen, Professional Comedian and CEO/Founder of My Break-Up Registry
Mybreakupregistry.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers: A Porn Star’s Guide to Sexual Mastery by Erik Everhard
Feb 20, 2021
Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers: A Porn Star's Guide to Sexual Mastery by Erik Everhard
Erikeverhard.com
Become a better lover and leave her begging for more when you Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers.
An epic experiment has played out over the last 20 years. The laboratory where it took place is the San Fernando Valley. The subject of that experiment: Erik Everhard.
Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers is the result of 20 years of practical, real-world knowledge gleaned from my sexual exploits with over 5,000 women.
This definitive manual harnesses real world techniques that actually work and deliver real results. From overcoming performance anxiety, to lasting longer in bed and giving women orgasm after orgasm.
These techniques, strategies, and psychological biohacks have all been tested extensively by yours truly so I guarantee they work.
This comprehensive guide delivers the top secrets learned from one of the world's top male porn stars specifically designed to help you!
Become a better lover and leave her begging for more when you Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers.About Erik Everhard
Erik Everhard is one of the top paid and most recognized performers in adult films of the last two decades. He has won numerous Male performer awards and been enshrined in the hall of fame of the AVN and XRCO organizations. In 2010 he embarked on a transformational journey studying NLP at one of the top institutions in America. Since then he has dedicated his time and effort to helping men by teaching them elite-level sexual skills to have confidence with women in the bedroom.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – We the Possibility: Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship to Solve Our Most Urgent Problems by Mitchell Weiss
Feb 19, 2021
We the Possibility: Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship to Solve Our Most Urgent Problems by Mitchell Weiss
Can we solve big public problems anymore? Yes, we can. This provocative and inspiring book points the way.
The huge challenges we face are daunting indeed: climate change, crumbling infrastructure, declining public education and social services. At the same time, we've come to accept the sad notion that government can't do new things or solve tough problems—it's too big, too slow, and mired in bureaucracy.
Not so, says former public official, now Harvard Business School professor, Mitchell Weiss. The truth is, entrepreneurial spirit and savvy in government are growing, transforming the public sector's response to big problems at all levels. The key, Weiss argues, is a shift from a mindset of Probability Government—overly focused on safe solutions and mimicking so-called best practices—to Possibility Government. This means public leadership and management that's willing to boldly imagine new possibilities and to experiment.
Weiss shares the three basic tenets of this new way of governing:
Government that can imagine: Seeing problems as opportunities and involving citizens in designing solutions
Government that can try new things: Testing and experimentation as a regular part of solving public problems
Government that can scale: Harnessing platform techniques for innovation and growth
The lessons unfold in the timely episodes Weiss has seen and studied: the US Special Operations Command prototyping of a hoverboard for chasing pirates; a heroin hackathon in opioid-ravaged Cincinnati; a series of experiments in Singapore to rein in Covid-19; among many others.
At a crucial moment in the evolution of government's role in our society, We the Possibility provides inspiration and a positive model, along with crucial guardrails, to help shape progress for generations to come.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Mitchell Weiss is a Professor of Management Practice in the Entrepreneurial Management unit and the Richard L. Menschel Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School. He created and teaches the school's course on Public Entrepreneurship. He also teaches The Entrepreneurial Manager course in the first year of the MBA Program. Prior to joining HBS in 2014, Mitch was Chief of Staff and a partner to Boston's Mayor Thomas Menino. During this time, he co-founded the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Black Coral: A Thriller by Andrew Mayne
Feb 18, 2021
Black Coral: A Thriller by Andrew Mayne
For a police diver in Florida, solving a cold-case mystery brings a serial killer out of hiding in a deep, dark thriller by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Naturalist.
Sloan McPherson and the Underwater Investigation Unit have discovered a van at the bottom of a murky Florida pond. Sealed inside the watery tomb are the bodies of four teenagers who disappeared thirty years ago after leaving a rock concert. To authorities, it looks like a tragic accident. To Sloan, it looks like murder. Every piece of evidence is starting to connect to a string of cold case vanishings throughout Florida. Clue by clue, Sloan navigates the warm, dark waters where natural predators feed, knowing that the most dangerous one is still above the surface—nesting and dormant.
But when a fresh young kill is found in the Everglades, Sloan fears that her investigation has reawakened a monster. How can she catch someone who’s a genius at hiding in plain sight? By acting as prey. The dangerous gambit is working—only too well. She’s being lured into a deception of the madman’s own design. Has Sloan set a trap for a serial killer? Or has he set one for her?
About Andrew Mayne
Andrew Mayne is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose books include The Naturalist, a Thriller Award finalist and Black Fall an Edgar Award finalist Black Fall. He's the star of the Discovery Channel's Shark Week special Andrew Mayne: Ghost Diver, where he swam alongside great white sharks using an underwater invisibility suit he designed and also was the star of A&E's Don't Trust Andrew Mayne.
@AndrewMayne
AndrewMayne.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Outside the Box: How Globalization Changed from Moving Stuff to Spreading Ideas by Marc Levinson
Feb 17, 2021
Outside the Box: How Globalization Changed from Moving Stuff to Spreading Ideas by Marc Levinson
From the acclaimed author of The Box, a new history of globalization that shows us how to navigate its future
Globalization has profoundly shaped the world we live in, yet its rise was neither inevitable nor planned. It is also one of the most contentious issues of our time. While it may have made goods less expensive, it has also sent massive flows of money across borders and shaken the global balance of power. Outside the Box offers a fresh and lively history of globalization, showing how it has evolved over two centuries in response to changes in demography, technology, and consumer tastes.
Marc Levinson, the acclaimed author of The Box, tells the story of globalization through the people who eliminated barriers and pursued new ways of doing business. He shows how the nature of globalization changed dramatically in the 1980s with the creation of long-distance value chains. This new type of economic relationship shifted manufacturing to Asia, destroying millions of jobs and devastating industrial centers in North America, Europe, and Japan. Levinson describes how improvements in transportation, communications, and computing made international value chains possible, but how globalization was taken too far because of large government subsidies and the systematic misjudgment of risk by businesses. As companies began to account properly for the risks of globalization, cross-border investment fell sharply and foreign trade lagged long before Donald Trump became president and the coronavirus disrupted business around the world.
In Outside the Box, Levinson explains that globalization is entering a new era in which moving stuff will matter much less than moving services, information, and ideas.
About Marc Levinson
Marc Levinson is an economist and historian specializing in business and finance. He was formerly finance and economics editor of The Economist, worked as an economist at a New York bank, and served as senior fellow for international business at the Council on Foreign Relations. For more information, check out his website at www.marclevinson.net.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship by Nate Klemp PhD, Kaley Klemp
Feb 16, 2021
The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship by Nate Klemp PhD, Kaley Klemp
An accessible, transformative guide for couples seeking greater love, connection, and intimacy in our modern world
Nate and Kaley Klemp were both successful in their careers, consulting for high-powered companies around the world. Their work as mindfulness and leadership experts, however, often fell to the wayside when they came home in the evening, only to end up fighting about fairness in their marriage. They believed in a model where each partner contributed equally and fairness ruled, but, in reality, they were finding that balance near impossible to achieve.
From this frustration, they developed the idea of the 80/80 marriage, a new model for balancing career, family, and love. The 80/80 Marriage pushes couples beyond the limited idea of "fairness" toward a new model grounded on radical generosity and shared success, one that calls for each partner to contribute 80 percent to build the strongest possible relationship. Drawing from more than one hundred interviews with couples from all walks of life, stories from business and pop culture, scientific studies, and ancient philosophical insights, husband-and-wife team Nate and Kaley Klemp pinpoint exactly what's not working in modern marriage. Their 80/80 model of marriage provides practical, powerful solutions to transform your relationship and open up space for greater love and connection.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Don’t Be a Dick Manager: The Down & Dirty Guide to Management by James Monroe
Feb 15, 2021
Don't Be a Dick Manager: The Down & Dirty Guide to Management by James Monroe
Take a successful employee, promote them into management but give them no management training and there’s a very good chance you’ll create a defensive, insecure, unsuccessful, dick manager.Here is the management training you never got! This honest, straightforward guide reveals the things nobody talks about–knowledge that only comes from real-world experience in the management trenches. It will change the way you look at yourself, your job and your career and it will enable you to be a successful leader and mentor.Most importantly, it will help you avoid becoming a dick manager (or, if it’s too late, to reform) so you can enjoy the personal and financial rewards of being a great manager.Discover the power of the Laws of Management and understand the personal characteristics you must have to excel as a manager.Learn how to deal with non-communicative, mean, micromanaging, bully bosses, and how to figure out when it’s time for you to leave an impossible situation.Find out how to deal with ambitious employees and how to turn around hostile, jaded ones. And be warned about the one type of employee who must go, no matter what.Filled with anecdotes from more than 20 years of management experience, this book takes a frank look at the author’s mistakes and triumphs, his great bosses and his dick managers and the lessons learned from all of them.About James Monroe
I became a manager at the age of 29. It was a big job. I had a lot of autonomy, a good-sized team and no management training whatsoever. And the moment I walked into my fancy new office, my education began.
I'd been working since the age of 11 and I'd had eight bosses by then. All I knew about management was that I wanted to copy the good things I'd seen and avoid the bad. Fortunately, I had a supportive boss and a forgiving team. I made some mistakes, but I learned from them, as I have in every job since.
I went on to manage teams in large media companies like CBS and NBC (while it was owned by both GE and Comcast) and in tiny Silicon Valley tech startups. I've worked in government as well as the service, consumer product, media and technology industries.
Though every company was different, the great managers I knew-and there were very few of them-all had something in common: they had very specific personal characteristics that enabled them to be great.
Few people are born with these characteristics, but many more can acquire them if they work at it. These are things nobody talks about, which is a shame because I wish I'd known about them much sooner.
This is my attempt to help other mangers, particularly those who are early in their careers, make fewer mistakes and enjoy long, rewarding, successful management careers.
This book isn't based on academic studies or on one person's unusual, one-of-a-kind experience. It's based on working in the trenches year after year, learning as I went and eventually understanding what it takes to be a great manager.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brad Kearns Co-Author Interview: Two Meals a Day: The Simple, Sustainable Strategy to Lose Fat, Reverse Aging, and Break Free from Diet Frustration Forever
Feb 13, 2021
Brad Kearns Co-Author Interview: Two Meals a Day: The Simple, Sustainable Strategy to Lose Fat, Reverse Aging, and Break Free from Diet Frustration Forever
The New York Times bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint and The Keto Reset Diet, Mark Sisson, turns his health and fitness expertise to the latest diet trend, which he has coined, “intermittent eating!”
Are you sick and tired of struggling through regimented diets that work for a minute and then become unsustainable? Are you confused about the changing fads and ongoing controversy over what’s healthy and what’s not? It’s time to embrace a simple, scientifically validated plan that transcends gimmicks and avoids the stress of regimented macros and mealtimes.
Health and fitness expert Mark Sisson presents a comprehensive lifestyle approach based on the principles of intermittent fasting. He’ll teach you how to gracefully burn body fat while keeping your energy, focus, and positive attitude.
In TWO MEALS A DAY, you’ll implement an eating style that’s incredibly nourishing and easy to adhere to for a lifetime, dial-in a winning fitness routine, prioritize recovery, and learn powerful strategies for overcoming self-limiting beliefs and behaviors. When you’re ready to level up, you’ll implement some cutting-edge techniques to achieve stunning body composition breakthroughs. Packed with forty-two delicious meals in a variety of categories, TWO MEALS A DAY has everything you need to hit the ground running and pursue enjoyable and lasting lifestyle transformation.
About Brad Kearns
Brad Kearns, 55, is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record setting Speedgolfer, #1 ranked USA Masters Track&Field age 55-59 high jumper, and former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete. He has worked with Mark Sisson to promote the Primal Blueprint lifestyle with books, seminars, retreats, and online multimedia educational courses. In 2017, their book, The Keto Reset Diet, became New York Times bestseller, and briefly held the #1 ranked overall bestselling book position on amazon.com.
Brad hosts the award-winning Get Over Yourself podcast, covering health, fitness, peak performance, personal growth, happiness, relationships and longevity, with humor and a little spice. He also hosts weekly shows on the Primal Blueprint Podcast. Brad's athletic achievements and devotion to healthy eating and a stress balanced lifestyle comprise what he calls the "MOFO Mission" (bradkearns.com/mofo): a commitment to age gracefully, preserve passion and competitive intensity throughout life, optimize testosterone, and have fun along the way.
In 2018, Brad broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest single hole of golf ever played (minimum hole length of 500 yards). Playing with a single club (3-wood) and sprinting full speed between shots, Brad played a 503-yard hole in Los Angeles in 1 minute, 38 seconds, scoring a birdie four (Search YouTube For "Brad Kearns Speedgolf World Record"). Brad is 4-time top-20 finisher in the World Professional Speedgolf Championships, and a top-10 finisher in the 2019 USA Professional Speedgolf Championships. He placed third in the 2017 California Professional Speedgolf Championships, shooting 78 on a championship course in 47 minutes for his best Speedgolf score (adding together strokes and minutes) of 125.
During his nine-year career as a triathlete, Brad was one of the world's top ranked professionals, amassing 30 wins worldwide on the pro circuit. Career highlights include a remarkable streak of seven victories in a row ('91-'92), a world duathlon series championship, two national triathlon championships, and a #3 world ranking in 1991. Brad is the last American professional male in to place in the top-5 in the ITU World Championships (1992) and still holds the Hawaii Ironman 24&under age division American record at 8:57 (1989).
In early 2020 at age 55, Brad high jumped 5'0" (1.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blanca Cobb, M.S. Psy, Body Language Expert & Media, Tips for Your Image, Zoom Calls & Podcasting
Feb 12, 2021
Blanca Cobb, M.S. Psy, Body Language Expert & Media, Tips for Your Image, Zoom Calls & Podcasting
Blancacobb.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Shot in the Moonlight: How a Freed Slave and a Confederate Soldier Fought for Justice in the Jim Crow South by Ben Montgomery
Feb 12, 2021
A Shot in the Moonlight: How a Freed Slave and a Confederate Soldier Fought for Justice in the Jim Crow South by Ben Montgomery
The sensational true story of George Dinning, a freed slave, who in 1899 joined forces with a Confederate war hero in search of justice in the Jim Crow south. “Taut and tense. Inspiring and terrifying in its timelessness.”(Colson Whitehead, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad )
Named a most anticipated book of 2021 by O, The Oprah Magazine
Named a “must-read” by the Chicago Review of Books
One of CNN’s most anticipated books of 2021
After moonrise on the cold night of January 21, 1897, a mob of twenty-five white men gathered in a patch of woods near Big Road in southwestern Simpson County, Kentucky. Half carried rifles and shotguns, and a few tucked pistols in their pants. Their target was George Dinning, a freed slave who’d farmed peacefully in the area for 14 years, and who had been wrongfully accused of stealing livestock from a neighboring farm. When the mob began firing through the doors and windows of Dinning’s home, he fired back in self-defense, shooting and killing the son of a wealthy Kentucky family.
So began one of the strangest legal episodes in American history — one that ended with Dinning becoming the first Black man in America to win damages after a wrongful murder conviction.
Drawing on a wealth of never-before-published material, bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Ben Montgomery resurrects this dramatic but largely forgotten story, and the unusual convergence of characters — among them a Confederate war hero-turned-lawyer named Bennett H. Young, Kentucky governor William O’Connell Bradley, and George Dinning himself — that allowed this unlikely story of justice to unfold in a time and place where justice was all too rare.
About Ben Montgomery
Ben Montgomery is author of the New York Times-bestselling ‘Grandma Gatewood’s Walk,’ winner of a 2014 Outdoor Book Award, ‘The Leper Spy,’ ‘The Man Who Walked Backward,’ and ‘A Shot in the Moonlight,” coming January 2021. He spent most of his 20 year newspaper career as an enterprise reporter for the Tampa Bay Times. He founded the narrative journalism website Gangrey.com and helped launch the Auburn Chautauqua, a Southern writers collective.
In 2010, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in local reporting and won the Dart Award and Casey Medal for a series called “For Their Own Good,” about abuse at Florida’s oldest reform school.
Montgomery grew up in Oklahoma and studied journalism at Arkansas Tech University, where he played defensive back for the football team, the Wonder Boys. He worked for the Courier in Russellville, Ark., the Standard-Times in San Angelo, Texas, the Times Herald-Record in New York’s Hudson River Valley and the Tampa Tribune before joining the Times in 2006. He lives in Tampa.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work by Stacey A. Gordon
Feb 05, 2021
UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work by Stacey A. Gordon
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Let the CEO of Rework Work help you understand diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts to actively remove bias from the workplace
Dismantling unhealthy workplaces involves much more than talking about it, and more than charts, graphs, and statistics―it requires action. Although it’s increasingly common for businesses of all shapes and sizes to appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, many are often unaware of bias in the cultures they’ve created. Others might know there’s a problem, but don’t know how to properly address it.
UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias At Work helps you understand concepts of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, shows you how to identify bias, and provides you with the tools for actively removing barriers and ensuring equity throughout your organization. Written by Stacey Gordon―CEO of Rework Work, a company on a mission to reduce bias in global talent acquisition and management―this real-world handbook offers step-by-step guidance on creating workplace cultures where employees feel they belong.
UNBIAS teaches you to:
Identify and address bias in the workplace
Understand what you can do to be more inclusive
Handle potentially uncomfortable conversations
Discuss race in an authentic and meaningful way
Use workplace-proven tools that make concepts of diversity and equity actionable
Help your employee resource groups without giving them extra work
Place accountability on organizational policies that allow biased behavior
UNBIAS is a must-have resource for all employers, managers, and HR professionals seeking to create and sustain healthy, inclusive, and equitable workplace environments. About Stacey A Gordon
Stacey Gordon focuses on reworking how companies work, including how they recruit, hire and engage women and professionals of color. Frustrated with hearing that companies don't have the resources or are unable to identify skilled diverse professionals, Stacey combined her diversity & inclusion knowledge with her recruiting expertise to create education workshops, leadership development and provide other resources to help companies with their 'pipeline' problem.
Stacey is the creator of the number one resume course at LinkedIn learning which is well on its way to accumulating 1 million views. Her unconscious bias course has been translated into several languages and has been featured by LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Virgin America (now Alaska Airlines). As a consultant and career strategist, Stacey has written career and diversity related articles and provided content for SHRM, Fast Company, Skillsoft, Forbes, NPR Radio, BBC Radio, Essence Magazine, and Monster.com, to name a few. She earned her MBA from Pepperdine University Business School and her SHRM-SCP certification as well as the inclusive Workplace Culture Credential.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Clubhouse App Discussion with Guests Daniel Robbins & Kate Hancock of Inspired By Her Podcast
Feb 02, 2021
Clubhouse App Discussion with Guests Daniel Robbins & Kate Hancock of Inspired By Her Podcast
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Water Memory: A Thriller by Daniel Pyne
Feb 01, 2021
Water Memory: A Thriller by Daniel Pyne
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A fast-paced, page-turning thriller that contemplates the consequences of motherhood, memory, and crime as a commodity.
Black ops specialist Aubrey Sentro may be one concussion away from death. But when pirates seize the cargo ship she’s on, she must decide whether to risk her life to save her fellow passengers.
Sentro’s training takes over, and she’s able to elude her captors, leaving bodies in her wake. But her problems are just getting started. Her memory lapses are getting more frequent, symptoms of serial-concussion syndrome.
As she plays a deadly game of cat and mouse with the pirates, she pushes herself to survive by focusing on thoughts of her children. She’s never told them what she really does for a living, and now she might not get the chance.
While her memories make her vulnerable, motherhood makes her dangerous.
About Daniel Pyne
Daniel Pyne was born in Chicago, raised in Colorado, educated at Stanford University, and now lives in Los Angeles and Santa Fe with his wife, brown dogs, fat cat, and an extremely sullen box turtle his grown children left in their wake. He is the author of three novels: Fifty Mice, Twentynine Palms, and A Hole in the Ground Owned by a Liar. A fourth, Catalina Eddy, is scheduled for publication in March of 2017. Among Pyne's film credits are the remake of The Manchurian Candidate, Pacific Heights, Any Given Sunday and Fracture. His latest movie, Backstabbing for Beginners, will be released next year. Pyne's television work spans from the seminal hipster cop show Miami Vice to the new Amazon TV series Bosch. Pyne has worked as a silk screen printer, journalist, cartoonist, advertising copywriter, screenwriter, director, and occasionally teaches writing at UCLA's graduate school of film. Learn more at www.danielpyne.com.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Saint Makers: Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero Inspired a Journey of Faith by Joe Drape
Feb 01, 2021
The Saint Makers: Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero Inspired a Journey of Faith by Joe Drape
Part biography of a wartime adventurer, part detective story, and part faith journey, this intriguing book from New York Times journalist and bestselling author Joe Drape takes us inside the modern-day process of the making of a saint.
The Saint Makers chronicles the unlikely alliance between Father Hotze and Dr. Andrea Ambrosi, a country priest and a cosmopolitan Italian canon lawyer, as the two piece together the life of a long dead Korean War hero and military chaplain and fashion it into a case for eternal divinity. Joe Drape offers a front row seat to the Catholic Church's saint-making machinery-which, in many ways, has changed little in two thousand years-and examines how, or if, faith and science can co-exist.
This rich and unique narrative leads from the plains of Kansas to the opulent halls of the Vatican, through brutal Korean War prison camps, and into the stories of two individuals, Avery Gerleman and Chase Kear, whose lives were threatened by illness and injury and whose family and friends prayed to Father Kapaun, sparking miraculous recoveries in the heart of America. Gerleman is now a nurse, and Kear works as a mechanic in the aerospace industry. Both remain devoted to Father Kapaun, whose opportunity for sainthood relies in their belief and medical charts. At a time when the church has faced severe scandal and damage, and the world is at the mercy of a pandemic, this is an uplifting story about a priest who continues to an example of goodness and faith.
Ultimately, The Saint Makers is the story of a journey of faith -- for two priests separated by seventy years, for the two young athletes who were miraculously brought back to life with (or without) the intercession of the divine, as well as for readers -- and the author -- trying to understand and accept what makes a person truly worthy of the Congregation of Saints in the eyes of the Catholic Church.
Joe Drape is an award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times. He is the author of seven books, including the New York Times bestsellers Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains with the Smith Center Redmen and American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise. His book Black Maestro was the inaugural winner of the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. A native of Kansas City and Jesuit educated at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Drape earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Southern Methodist University. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Reign: A Guide to Ruling Your Inner Kingdom of Self with Grace, Power, and Authenticity by Mary Krygiel
Jan 30, 2021
Reign: A Guide to Ruling Your Inner Kingdom of Self with Grace, Power, and Authenticity by Mary Krygiel
What if Traditional Wisdom Held the Key to Unlocking Hidden Superpowers?
Can we gain renewed insight from ancient systems and discover tools to lead a balanced life of joy and authenticity today? Can we become sovereigns of our own selves? Yes! And Reign: A Guide to Ruling Your Inner Kingdom of Self with Grace, Power, and Authenticity is your manual to do just that!
Lines of Energy
After studying nature for centuries, the ancient Chinese identified twelve meridian lines of energy present in every person. These course through each of us in a continuous cycle and are the basis of acupuncture treatment. These meridians can become imbalanced due to lifestyle choices, stress, and trauma, causing them to clash and leaving us living in conflicting dysfunctional patterns. What if you could balance these energies and harness them to deliberately reshape and transform your life? What if you could turn them into your own unique superpowers?
You can!
The Five Elemental Realms
Traditional Chinese Medicine clinician and author Mary Krygiel acts as your cartographer as you map these five elemental realms:
The Fire Realm
The Earth Realm
The Metal Realm
The Water Realm
The Wood Realm
As you investigate, imagine yourself as a medieval explorer. The journey through these realms is a metaphor we can use to navigate the twelve energies and find our way to living a balanced, empowered life. After your journey, you'll understand the pitfalls you may encounter in modern society when you emphasize one elemental realm over the others. And you'll be equipped to start activating your own hidden capabilities today. Are you ready to begin your journey to the five realms and skillfully harness your inner superpowers?
About Mary Krygiel
Mary Krygiel earned a master's degree in acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2011. As a board-certified, licensed practitioner, classically trained in the Law of Five Elements, she's treated many patients in clinical, hospital, and community settings. Through this, she observed that a patient's outward presentation and manner of being contributed to their symptoms.
And as a mother to two young adults, she witnessed firsthand the increasing pressure to conform to an overly friendly and excessively engaging presentation on social media. This self-presentation is inauthentic and minimizes our true powers, causing insecurity and self-doubt over time.
Mary came to realize that people's actions, tone, and manner correspond directly with the ancient Chinese understanding of the twelve meridians of energy. These twelve superpowers of humanity, when understood and used effectively, can create greater ease and less stress in each moment of our lives.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Breaking Things at Work: The Luddites Are Right About Why You Hate Your Job by Gavin Mueller
Jan 29, 2021
Breaking Things at Work: The Luddites Are Right About Why You Hate Your Job by Gavin Mueller
An exhilarating challenge to the way we think about work, technology, progress, and what we want from the future
In the 19th century, English textile workers responded to the introduction of new technologies on the factory floor by smashing them to bits. For years 'the Luddites' roamed the English countryside, practicing drills and maneuvers that they would later deploy on unassuming machines. The movement has been derided by scholars as a backward-looking and ultimately ineffectual effort to stem the march of history; for Gavin Mueller, the movement gets at the heart of of the antagonistic relationship between workers - all workers, including us today - and the so-called progressive gains secured by new technologies. The Luddites weren't primitive or even anachronistic - they are still a force, however unconsciously, in the workplaces of the 21st-century world.
Breaking Things at Work is an innovative rethinking of labor and machines, leaping from textile mills to algorithms, from existentially threatened knife cutters of rural Germany to surveillance evading truckers driving across the continental United States. Mueller argues that the future stability and empowerment of working-class movements will depend on subverting these technologies and preventing their spread wherever possible. The task is high, but the seeds of this resistance are already present in the Neo-Luddite efforts of hackers, pirates, and dark web users who are challenging surveillance and control, often through older systems of communication technology.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hidden History of American Oligarchy: Reclaiming Our Democracy from the Ruling Class Paperback by Thom Hartmann
Jan 28, 2021
The Hidden History of American Oligarchy: Reclaiming Our Democracy from the Ruling Class Paperback by Thom Hartmann
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Thom Hartmann, the most popular progressive radio host in America and a New York Times bestselling author, looks at the history of the battle against oligarchy in America--and how we can win the latest round.
Billionaire oligarchs want to own our republic, and they're nearly there thanks to legislation and Supreme Court decisions that they have essentially bought. They put Trump and his political allies into office and support a vast network of think tanks, publications, and social media that every day push our nation closer and closer to police-state tyranny.
The United States was born in a struggle against the oligarchs of the British aristocracy, and ever since then the history of America has been one of dynamic tension between democracy and oligarchy. And much like the shock of the 1929 crash woke America up to glaring inequality and the ongoing theft of democracy by that generation's oligarchs, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has laid bare how extensively oligarchs have looted our nation's economic system, gutted governmental institutions, and stolen the wealth of the former middle class.
Thom Hartmann traces the history of this struggle against oligarchy from America's founding to the United States' war with the feudal Confederacy to President Franklin Roosevelt's struggle against "economic royalists," who wanted to block the New Deal. In each of those cases, the oligarchs lost the battle. But with increasing right-wing control of the media, unlimited campaign contributions, and a conservative takeover of the judicial system, we're at a crisis point.
Now is the time for action, before we flip into tyranny. We've beaten the oligarchs before, and we can do it again. Hartmann lays out practical measures we can take to break up media monopolies, limit the influence of money in politics, reclaim the wealth stolen over decades by the oligarchy, and build a movement that will return control of America to We the People.
About Thom Hartmann
Thom Hartmann is the four-time Project Censored Award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of 25 books currently in print in over a dozen languages on five continents.
Hartmann is also an internationally known speaker on culture and communications, an author, and an innovator in the fields of psychiatry, ecology, and economics.
The co-founder (with his wife, Louise) and former Executive Director of The New England Salem Children's Village (1978) and The Hunter School (1997), he has led national innovations in the areas of residential treatment for abused children and private/public education for learning-disabled children.
He has helped set up hospitals, famine relief programs, schools, and refugee centers in India, Uganda, Australia, Colombia, Russia, and the United States through the German-based Salem International program. Formerly rostered with the State of Vermont as a psychotherapist, founder of The Michigan Healing Arts Center, and licensed as an NLP Trainer by Richard Bandler (who wrote the foreword to one of Thom's books), he was the originator of the revolutionary "Hunter/Farmer Hypothesis" to understand the psychiatric condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
A guest faculty member at Goddard College in Vermont, he also synthesized the "Younger/Older Culture model" for describing the underpinnings - and possible solutions - to the world's ecological and socio-political crises, suggesting that many of our problems are grounded in cultural "stories" which go back thousands of years.
Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by Thom's book "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight" to make the movie "The 11th Hour" (in which Thom appears), and a series of environmental videos narrated by Hartmann and DiCaprio, available at Green World Rising.
Talkers Magazine named Thom Hartmann as the most important p...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Entre CEO Michael Marra Interview
Jan 27, 2021
Entre CEO Michael Marra Interview
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Clubhouse App & Ed Nusbaum, Clubhouse Connector
Jan 22, 2021
Clubhouse App & Ed Nusbaum, Clubhouse Connector
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – New America Awakenings by Tyler Davis
Jan 21, 2021
New America Awakenings by Tyler Davis
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After a polarizing election, America breaks into a civil war, followed by a failed foreign invasion. Winning is not the end! New America divides into projects based on race and religion. Citizens who protest or break the laws are labeled an "enemy of peace." An enemy of peace quickly loses their head to the guillotine. Colt Jenkins resides in the New Bethlehem Project, where New American youth must navigate between Country, God, Survival, Love, Family, and Friends. Surviving daily attacks from Broken Mecca is not the only challenge. Katherine Shay, New Bethlehems keeper of the law, terrorizes citizens using the red phone, turning them into the government as enemies of peace. In a world with intermittent electricity, the President makes decrees from the television. The government controls the news and all information. The rising tension in the country and the Project puts Colt in Katherine's and the government's crosshairs. After being publicly humiliated by Katherine, Colt discovers the government is not what it appears. Colt will have to decide what kind of man he will be and what he will choose to leave behind in his race to save his family and his love.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Orchard: A Novel by David Hopen
Jan 19, 2021
The Orchard: A Novel by David Hopen
A Recommended Book From:
The New York Times * Good Morning America * Entertainment Weekly * Electric Literature * The New York Post * Alma * The Millions * Book Riot
A commanding debut and a poignant coming-of-age story about a devout Jewish high school student whose plunge into the secularized world threatens everything he knows of himself
Ari Eden’s life has always been governed by strict rules. In ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn, his days are dedicated to intense study and religious rituals, and adolescence feels profoundly lonely. So when his family announces that they are moving to a glitzy Miami suburb, Ari seizes his unexpected chance for reinvention.
Enrolling in an opulent Jewish academy, Ari is stunned by his peers’ dizzying wealth, ambition, and shameless pursuit of life’s pleasures. When the academy’s golden boy, Noah, takes Ari under his wing, Ari finds himself entangled in the school’s most exclusive and wayward group. These friends are magnetic and defiant—especially Evan, the brooding genius of the bunch, still living in the shadow of his mother’s death.
Influenced by their charismatic rabbi, the group begins testing their religion in unconventional ways. Soon Ari and his friends are pushing moral boundaries and careening toward a perilous future—one in which the traditions of their faith are repurposed to mysterious, tragic ends.
Mesmerizing and playful, heartrending and darkly romantic, The Orchard probes the conflicting forces that determine who we become: the heady relationships of youth, the allure of greatness, the doctrines we inherit, and our concealed desires.
About David Hopen
David Hopen is a student at Yale Law School. Raised in Hollywood, Florida, he earned his master's from the University of Oxford and graduated from Yale College. The Orchard is his debut novel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau’s Code of Excellence by Frank Figliuzzi
Jan 18, 2021
The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau's Code of Excellence by Frank Figliuzzi
"A must read for serious leaders at every level." —General Barry R. McCaffrey (Ret.)
The FBI’s former head of counterintelligence reveals the Bureau's field-tested playbook for unlocking individual and organizational excellence, illustrated through dramatic stories from his own storied career
Frank Figliuzzi was the "Keeper of the Code," appointed the FBI’s Chief Inspector by then-Director Robert Mueller. Charged with overseeing sensitive internal inquiries and performance audits, he ensured each employee met the Bureau's exacting standards. Now, drawing on his distinguished career, Figliuzzi reveals how the Bureau achieves its extraordinary track record of excellence—from the training of new recruits in "The FBI Way" to the Bureau's rigorous maintenance of its standards up and down the organization.
All good codes of conduct have one common trait: they reflect the core values of an organization. Individuals, companies, schools, teams, or any group seeking to codify their rules to live by must first establish core values. Figliuzzi has condensed the Bureau’s process of preserving and protecting its values into what he calls “The Seven C’s”. If you can adapt the concepts of Code, Conservancy, Clarity, Consequences, Compassion, Credibility, and Consistency, you can instill and preserve your values against all threats, internal and external. This is how the FBI does it.
Figliuzzi’s role in the FBI gave him a unique opportunity to study patterns of conduct among high-achieving, ethical individuals and draw conclusions about why, when and how good people sometimes do bad things. Unafraid to identify FBI execs who erred, he cites them as the exceptions that prove the rule. Part pulse-pounding memoir, part practical playbook for excellence, The FBI Way shows readers how to apply the lessons he’s learned to their own lives: in business, management, and personal development.
About Frank Figliuzzi
Frank Figliuzzi was the FBI's Assistant Director for Counterintelligence and served 25 years as a Special Agent. In his current role as a respected National Security Analyst, Frank regularly appears on live television for NBC and MSNBC news. Frank held senior FBI leadership positions in major American cities and was appointed the FBI's Chief Inspector by then Director Robert Mueller to oversee sensitive internal inquiries, shooting reviews, and performance audits. Following his FBI career, Frank became a corporate security executive for a Fortune 10 company and led global Investigations, Insider Threat, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Special Event security for 300,000 employees in 180 countries.
As the Bureau's head of Counterintelligence, Mr. Figliuzzi directed all espionage investigations across the U.S. government. Frank frequently briefed the White House, Congress, and the Attorney General. During Frank's FBI career, he led the FBI's Cleveland Field Office, was the second ranking official in the FBI's Miami Division, ran squads in San Francisco, and worked investigations in Atlanta. Mr. Figliuzzi directed an FBI internal disciplinary unit in the Office of Professional Responsibility and adjudicated allegations of serious misconduct against FBI personnel.
Frank is most noted for his clear and compelling television commentary regarding the Special Counsel investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. Presidential campaign. His FBI career highlights include: Leading the FBI's efforts to counter economic espionage in Silicon Valley, California; Overseeing major financial crimes and public corruption investigations in Miami, Florida, and Cleveland, Ohio; Serving as on-scene commander of the largest HAZMAT evidence recovery effort in FBI history at the Boca Raton, Florida, site of the nation's first anthrax murder; and, Publicly explaining the FBI's successful operation against ten Russian sleeper agents inside the Unit...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mel D. Cole Photographer Interview on His Photos Of MAGA Coup
Jan 15, 2021
Mel D. Cole Photographer Interview on His Photos Of MAGA Coup
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Mel D Cole is one of Hip Hop's most accomplished and celebrated photographers with a career spanning almost 20 years. GREAT includes both behind the scenes and live concert shots of Hip Hop and RnB superstars such as Kanye West, Drake, Sade, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Erykah Badu, Common, Tyler the Creator, Pharrell, Trey Songz, Kid Cudi, J. Cole, Mos Def, Mac Miller, The Roots, Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep, and much more. An extraordinary visual history of Hip Hop and its evolution through Mel D. Cole’s lens, GREAT is a one-of-a-kind coffee table book for hip hop lovers, collectors and lovers of photography.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Stranger at the Door by Jason Pinter Interview
Jan 15, 2021
A Stranger at the Door by Jason Pinter Interview
From the Amazon bestselling author of Hide Away comes the gripping second installment of the Rachel Marin Thriller series.
Rachel Marin is in a good place. After years of struggle, the single mother has found both a stable, loving relationship and a new purpose: putting her investigative skills to work solving crimes for the local PD. But just as the pieces of her life are finally starting to fall into place, her teenaged son’s teacher is gruesomely murdered, starting a domino effect that shatters her peaceful existence.
When Rachel discovers an ominous email the teacher sent to her just before his death, she knows she must help bring his killer to justice. But soon a figure from her past reappears, threatening to expose Rachel’s darkest secrets if she doesn’t tread lightly. And when her son is recruited by a shadowy businessman who may be connected to the murder, Rachel knows this has just gotten very, very personal.
Someone out there is dead set on keeping this grisly cover-up good and buried, which means if Rachel’s not careful, it’s only a matter of time before her dream life becomes her worst nightmare.About Jason Pinter
Jason Pinter is the internationally bestselling author of HIDE AWAY, the first Rachel Marin novel, and the Henry Parker thriller series (THE MARK, THE GUILTY, THE STOLEN, THE FURY, and THE DARKNESS), as well as the acclaimed standalone thriller THE CASTLE, and two children's books. He has been nominated for the Thriller Award, Strand Critics Award, Barry Award, Shamus Award, and more. THE FURY and THE DARKNESS were both chosen as Indie Next selections, and THE MARK, THE STOLEN, and THE FURY were all named to The Strand's Best Books of the Year list. THE MARK was optioned to be a feature film, and there are over 1.5 million copies of Jason's books in print worldwide.
He is the Founder and Publisher of Polis Books, and was named one of Publisher Weekly's inaugural Star Watch honorees, which "recognizes young publishing professionals who have distinguished themselves as future leaders of the industry." He has written for The New Republic, Entrepreneur, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, and been featured in Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Mystery Scene and more. He lives in Hoboken, NJ with his wife and their two daughters. Visit him at www.JasonPinter.com, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @JasonPinter.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CES Show 2021 Scosche® Industries Introduces New Health Products at CES
Jan 14, 2021
CES Show 2021 Scosche® Industries Introduces New Health Products at CES
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CES Show 2021 RoboEatz The World’s Most Advanced Autonomous Robotic Kitchen
Jan 12, 2021
CES 2021 RoboEatz The World’s Most Advanced Autonomous Robotic Kitchen
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NEW YORK, NY: Featuring proprietary technology and powered by AI, RoboEatz’ ARK 03 is the only autonomous robotic kitchen system that prepares, cooks and serves a wide range of made-to-order hot and cold food dishes.
Designed by restaurateurs and aerospace engineers for the food service industry, ARK 03 robotic kitchen brings the benefits of automation, cleanliness & safety, efficiency and menu personalization to the kitchen for a complete, end-to-end solution.
“By bringing state-of-the-art technology into the kitchen, ARK 3 offers unparalleled food safety, operational and cost efficiencies and menu personalization to meet the needs of customers and restauranteurs better than other robotic systems on the market, ” said Alex Barseghian, CEO of RoboEatz.
Product Features:
Autonomous: prepares, cooks and serves a variety of hot and cold meals, self-cleans and sanitizes.
Reduces Food Waste: AI monitors food quality, expiration dates and ingredient supply, less waste = less cost.
Ingredient Storage: Choose from 80 fresh ingredients to create thousands of perfectly portioned and prepared dishes.
Personalization: Easily customized with transparent dietary nutrition count available at your fingertips. ARK 03 is the only robotic kitchen system that cooks and serves a wide range of dishes.
Capacity: Able to create 1,000+ meals before requiring ingredient refill, more than any other system.
Speed: Creates meals in 30 sec+. New menu items added in five minutes.
Food Safety: Provides contamination control against viruses and bacteria through temperature regulation, smart storage and freshness tracking.
“We took our successes and failures from many years in the restaurant business and combined them with our experience in aerospace engineering to deliver a product that solves real problems in the industry and opens a new understanding of how people will be served in decades to come,” said Janis Poruks, Chief Technology Officer of RoboEatz.
The system has been in development over the past three years and is now perfected and available for a wide range of commercial applications. Its autonomous, 24/7 operation and personalization capabilities make it an ideal solution for: quick serve & fast casual restaurants, business campuses and office towers, grocery and convenience stores, airports and transportation hubs, health care facilities, schools, senior living centers and entertainment complexes.
About the Company:
RoboEatz was created by restaurateurs and aerospace engineers to bring the latest technology and innovation to the food service industry. The global team is comprised of mechanical and automation engineers, CAD specialists, chefs and food technologists with decades of experience running restaurants.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CES Show 2021 Karamba Security Interview & IOT Security Announcements
Jan 11, 2021
CES Show 2021 Karamba Security Interview & IOT Security Announcements
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Twitter Bans Trump Finally
Jan 09, 2021
Twitter Bans Trump Finally
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Life Coach Mike Bayer – One Decision: The First Step to a Better Life Book
Jan 09, 2021
One Decision: The First Step to a Better Life by Mike Bayer
From Dr. Phil show regular and author of the New York Times bestselling Best Self: Be You, Only Better, a plan for taking immediate steps to improving your life
Foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw
It is estimated that we make 35,000 decisions every day. Right now, at least one decision we make will have a powerful ripple effect across all aspects of our life. But One Decision isn't about taking one overwhelming big step; it's about starting with a single, important choice we can make every day: the decision to be authentic. To be you, and to do so without doubt, second-guessing, without worry or anxiety. It is the decision to know who you are, to be who you are, and express yourself authentically.
Whether you find yourself up against a new challenge, deciding on a change in direction, or in need of a total reinvention, Coach Mike has created a powerful blueprint to help you connect with your authenticity and adjust your thinking so that your life reflects who you truly are. With the tools in this book, you will be able to transform what you've previously seen as obstacles in your life into new opportunities. He shows you how to stop constantly over-thinking the "big" decisions, or simply choosing not to choose, so you can reconnect with your gut instincts and make all of your decisions with confidence and peace of mind. And, this book helps you navigate the forces that routinely drive your decision making, ensuring that you're motivated by facts instead of fears, clarity over confusion, and evidence over emotion.
One Decision is an inspiring and practical action plan to help you improve your life, find your purpose, improve your mental health and relationships, work on your physical health, and even make more money. Drawing on twenty years of experience helping individuals from all walks of life make real and lasting change, Coach Mike has a refreshing approach for motivating you to take a risk, be bold, and take real action toward a better life.
About Mike Bayer
Mike Bayer, known as Coach Mike, is founder and CEO of CAST Centers, the go-to clinic for artists, athletes, executives, and anyone who wants to live more authentically, successfully, and joyfully. Bayer is a Life Coach whose mission is to help people achieve their goals to become their best selves. Mike is also the creator of the CAST Foundation, which raises awareness to promote cultural and social changes that destigmatize mental health issues. In addition, Bayer is a member of Dr. Phil McGraw's advisory board and makes frequent appearances on the Dr. Phil Show as Coach Mike.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – DesignHill.com Co-Founder Rahul Aggarwal Interview
Jan 08, 2021
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bone Canyon by Lee Goldberg Interview
Jan 06, 2021
Bone Canyon by Lee Goldberg Interview
A cold case heats up, revealing a deadly conspiracy in a twisty thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.
A catastrophic wildfire scorches the Santa Monica Mountains, exposing the charred remains of a woman who disappeared years ago. The investigation is assigned to Eve Ronin, the youngest homicide detective in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a position that forces her to prove herself again and again. This time, though, she has much more to prove.
Bones don’t lie, and these have a horrific story to tell. Eve tirelessly digs into the past, unearthing dark secrets that reveal nothing about the case is as it seems. With almost no one she can trust, her relentless pursuit of justice for the forgotten dead could put Eve’s own life in peril.
About Lee Goldberg
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Lee Goldberg is an ex-Navy SEAL, nuclear physicist and a professional Daniel Craig impersonator.
Okay, that's not true. But he wants this biography to be really exciting, so pay attention. If things bog down, I've been instructed to add a car chase or some explicit sex.
Here's the real story. Lee Goldberg writes books and television shows.
His mother wanted him to be a doctor, and his grandfather wanted him to go into the family furniture business. Instead, he put himself through UCLA as a freelance journalist, writing for such publications as American Film, Starlog, Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times Syndicate, The Washington Post and The San Francisco Chronicle (He also wrote erotic letters to the editor for Playgirl at $25-a-letter, but he doesn't tell people about that, he just likes to boast about those "tiffany" credits).
He published his first book ".357 Vigilante" (as "Ian Ludlow," so he'd be on the shelf next to Robert Ludlum) while he was still a UCLA student. The West Coast Review of Books called his debut "as stunning as the report of a .357 Magnum, a dynamic premiere effort," singling the book out as "The Best New Paperback Series" of the year. Naturally, the publisher promptly went bankrupt and he never saw a dime in royalties. (But the books are available on the Kindle as "The Jury Series")
Welcome to publishing, Lee.
His subsequent books include the non-fiction books "Successful Television Writing" and "Unsold Television Pilots" ("The Best Bathroom Reading Ever!" San Francisco Chronicle) as well as the novels "My Gun Has Bullets" ("It will make you cackle like a sitcom laugh track," Entertainment Weekly), "Dead Space" ("Outrageously entertaining," Kirkus Reviews), "Watch Me Die" ("as dark and twisted as anything Hammet or Chandler ever dreamed up," Kirkus Reviews).
"Take me now," she moaned, "you hot writer stud."
She tore off her clothes and tackled him onto the floor, unable to control her raging lust. Nothing excited her more than being around a writer with a big list of books.
Got your attention again? Good. I don't know about you, but I was starting to nod off. Where was I? Oh yes...
Goldberg broke into television with a freelance script sale to "Spenser: For Hire." Since then, his TV writing & producing credits have covered a wide variety of genres, including sci-fi (SeaQuest), cop shows (Hunter, The Glades), martial arts (Martial Law), whodunits (Diagnosis Murder, Nero Wolfe), the occult (She-Wolf of London), kid's shows (R.L. Stine's The Nightmare Room), T&A (Baywatch), comedy (Monk) and utter crap (The Highwayman). His TV work has earned him two Edgar Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America.
His two careers, novelist and TV writer, merged when he began writing the "Diagnosis Murder" series of original novels, based on the hit CBS TV mystery that he also wrote and produced, and later wrote the 15 bestselling novels based on "Monk," another show that he worked on. He is co-creator of the hit Hallmark movie series "Mystery 101." He also he teamed up with Janet Evanovich to wr...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – New Years Resolution Ideas & Topics To Consider Planning
Jan 01, 2021
New Years Resolution Ideas & Topics To Consider Planning
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Part 4 – 2020 Book Author Guests On The Show Roundup
Dec 31, 2020
Part 4 - 2020 Book Author Guests On The Show Roundup
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Part 3 – 2020 Book Author Guests On The Show Roundup
Dec 31, 2020
Part 3 - 2020 Book Author Guests On The Show Roundup
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Part 2 – 2020 Book Author Guests On The Show Roundup
Dec 30, 2020
Part 2 - 2020 Book Author Guests On The Show Roundup
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 2020 Book Author Guests On The Show Roundup Part 1
Dec 30, 2020
2020 Book Author Guests On The Show Roundup Part 1
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fool’s Errand by Jeffrey S. Stephens
Dec 29, 2020
Fool's Errand by Jeffrey S. Stephens
Years after the death of his gangster father, a young man discovers a letter that sends him reluctantly defying the mob as he races to locate a hidden treasure.
It’s been six years since the untimely death of Blackie—a charming rogue who endlessly pursued “The Big Deal”—when his son discovers an enigmatic letter telling of a cache of stolen money. Feeling no choice but to pursue his father’s dream, he embarks on a search that leads from New York, to the Strip in Las Vegas, and ultimately to the south of France. Along this life-altering journey, he is confronted by the dangers of his father’s past as he unravels a decades-old mystery, while revealing other long-buried secrets as well.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Money From Nothing: Or, Why We Should Stop Worrying About Debt and Learn to Love the Federal Reserve by Robert Hockett, Aaron James
Dec 20, 2020
Money From Nothing: Or, Why We Should Stop Worrying About Debt and Learn to Love the Federal Reserve by Robert Hockett, Aaron James
A major work of financial theory and practice with immediate relevance to the rebuilding of the economy, and restoring the promise of equality
When the government decides to spend money, it simply creates the necessary funds for itself--as if out of thin air. That's how we pay for interstate highways, post offices, wars, social services, and economic stimulus packages. If it's that easy to make money . . . can't we all get more of it? Absolutely. And we should.
So argue financial regulation expert Robert Hockett and bestselling philosopher Aaron James in this eye-opening, irreverent, and inspiring exploration of what the dollar really is. And better still, they show how we can build an economy that works for everybody without unwanted taxes and added regulations.
In the process, we learn how disingenuous the political rhetoric surrounding inflation can be, how the demonized concept of the deficit is really just another way of tallying our collective national wealth, and how a strong central bank could free us from the abuses of private banking.
With broad historical background and ambitious yet practical institutional proposals, Hockett and James offer a new vision of public finance--people's banking for a people's economy. Armed with this new outlook, we can even stop worrying debt and learn to love a strong, accountable, and transparent Federal Reserve as a cornerstone of our democracy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Overview
Dec 17, 2020
As we approach the Holidays, The Chris Voss Show has now reviewed products over 11 years and nearly 8000 Articles and Videos. These are some of the products we reviewed this year that stand out to us AND MANY TIMES WE USE DAILY! Keep in mind these are the products we ONLY have reviewed and in many cases, they make the best products we love across their whole product lines. If you think a product should be on the list, sorry may have not reviewed it and kicked its tires around for worthiness. As we keep getting in review units, we'll keep updating this list up the Holidays so bookmark it and stay tuned. Be sure to subscribe to our 9 Podcasts at TheCVPN.com
iFi Audio NEO iDSD desktop DAC/amp. This years most favorite product has MQA decoding, DAC/amp and rich with audio features. With Tidal music service having Masters MQA files, this is an amazing product to help you re-enjoy and re-discover your audio files. iFi Audio makes great audio products that will take your music to the next level check it out at:
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Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Powered Speakers & Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers. This year our 7 year old desktop speakers from Vanatoo got an update and WE LOVE THEM! Check out our reviews and both sets of speakers from them.
https://amzn.to/39VZ6An
Master & Dynamic - M&D through its whole product line makes some of my most favorite products. The attention to detail is immaculate and a great designed spectrum of consumer sounding headphones is incredible. If Steve Jobs made headphones he would make these. This year, M&D launched more favorites: MH40 Wireless &MW65 ANC headphones. Then MW07 wireless earphones in a beautiful variety of models, MW07, Plus and Go. I joke every holiday "If you truly love someone get them something from Master & Dynamic." I personally love my MH40s the most (5 years old and still look new), but the new MW40 Wireless has me in love along with the great for travel MW65 ANC's. And you cant beat the cool personal looks of their new MW07 line.
https://amzn.to/2QWN1kG
The Astell & Kern KANN ALPHA Portable High Resolution Audio Player has been blowing our audio minds. Makes MQA files sound like magic and such an exceptional build. A must have if you can afford it.
https://amzn.to/2W9k9qV
OWC - Other World Computing send us some great stuff this year and as always they make a top of the line premium products. From the OWC SSD's that we use for Gaming and running our office computers, to their Thunderblade storage units, the Thunderbolt hubs docs, drive swapping backups, everything they build is super high quality and exceptional standards. The Chris Voss Show office is filled with their products that keep us running strong. Everything you can buy there is top shelf. We love em.
https://amzn.to/34w8eWz
Loved Ecovacs robots for years and use them daily in my home/office. Their new model that vacuums and mops at the same time is amazing.
https://amzn.to/2VYldhq
Kensington - We reviewed so many great things for home and office this year from Kensington. Buy anything, great stuff and search the reviews on the show.
https://amzn.to/36YXrrO
Peak Design - For all the years we've been reviewing Peak Design just everything is always top notch quality. Buy anything there.
https://amzn.to/37SPd3y
Litra - The Litra Studio and all their products kick butt. Great for photographers or just Zoom calls can make everything you do more professional.
https://amzn.to/3h0FnRf
Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own - The Book of the Year for me. Introducting me to James Baldwin by the exceptional Eddie S. Glaude Jr. was a life impactor. I wish I'd discovered his writings and appearances earlier. Must read!https://amzn.to/36XYHvb
Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat - To me this is a MUST READ for what is going on right now ...
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CES SHOW 2021 Preview – Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association & CES Show
Dec 16, 2020
CES SHOW 2021 Preview - Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association & CES Show
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Radical Belonging: How to Survive and Thrive in an Unjust World (While Transforming it for the Better) by Lindo Bacon
Dec 15, 2020
Radical Belonging: How to Survive and Thrive in an Unjust World (While Transforming it for the Better) by Lindo Bacon
Too many of us feel alienated from our bodies. This isn't your personal failing; it means that our culture is failing you.
We are in the midst of a cultural moment. #MeToo. #BlackLivesMatter. #TransIsBeautiful. #AbleismExists. #EffYourBeautyStandards. Those of us who don't fit into the "mythical norm" (white, male, cisgender, able-bodied, slender, Christian, etc.)—which is to say, most of us—are demanding our basic right: To know that who we are matters. To belong.
Being "othered" and the body shame it spurs is not "just" a feeling. Being erased and devalued impacts our ability to regulate our emotions, our relationships with others, our health and longevity, our finances, our ability to realize dreams, and whether we will be accepted, loved, or even safe.
Radical Belonging is not a simple self-love treatise. Focusing only on self-love ignores the important fact that we have negative experiences because our culture has targeted certain bodies and people for abuse or alienation. For marginalized people, a focus on self-love can be a spoonful of sugar that makes the oppression go down. This groundbreaking book goes further, helping us to manage the challenges that stem from oppression and moving beyond self-love and into belonging.
With Lindo Bacon's signature blend of science and storytelling, Radical Belonging addresses the political, sociological, psychological, and biological underpinnings of your experiences, helping you understand that the alienation and pain you are experiencing is not personal, but human. The problem is in injustice, not you as an individual.
So many of us feel wounded by a culture that has alienated us from our bodies and divided us from each other. Radical Belonging provides strategies to reckon with the trauma of injustice; reclaim yourself, body and soul; and rewire your nervous system to better cope within an unjust world. It also provides strategies to help us provide refuge for one another and create a culture of equity and empathy, one that respects, includes, and benefits from all its diverse peoples.
Whether you are transgender, queer, Black, Indigenous or another Person of Color, disabled, old, or fat—or you more closely resemble the "mythical norm"—Radical Belonging is your guidebook for creating a world where all bodies are valued and all of us belong—and for coping with this one, until we make that new world a reality.
Dr. Lindo Bacon is a researcher and former professor, and for nearly two decades taught courses in social justice, health, weight, and nutrition. Dr. Bacon holds a Ph.D. in physiology with a specialty in nutrition, and master’s degrees in psychology and exercise metabolism. Dr. Bacon has mined their deep academic proficiency, their clinical expertise, and their personal experience to write two bestselling books, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight, and the co-authored Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, or Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight. Their newly released book, Radical Belonging: How to Survive and Thrive in an Unjust World (While Transforming it for the Better), takes their inspiring message beyond size, to shaping a culture of empathy, equity, and true belonging.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – First Principles: What America’s Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country by Thomas E. Ricks
Dec 12, 2020
First Principles: What America's Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country by Thomas E. Ricks
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author offers a revelatory new book about the founding fathers, examining their educations and, in particular, their devotion to the ancient Greek and Roman classics—and how that influence would shape their ideals and the new American nation.
On the morning after the 2016 presidential election, Thomas Ricks awoke with a few questions on his mind: What kind of nation did we now have? Is it what was designed or intended by the nation’s founders? Trying to get as close to the source as he could, Ricks decided to go back and read the philosophy and literature that shaped the founders’ thinking, and the letters they wrote to each other debating these crucial works—among them the Iliad, Plutarch’s Lives, and the works of Xenophon, Epicurus, Aristotle, Cato, and Cicero. For though much attention has been paid the influence of English political philosophers, like John Locke, closer to their own era, the founders were far more immersed in the literature of the ancient world.
The first four American presidents came to their classical knowledge differently. Washington absorbed it mainly from the elite culture of his day; Adams from the laws and rhetoric of Rome; Jefferson immersed himself in classical philosophy, especially Epicureanism; and Madison, both a groundbreaking researcher and a deft politician, spent years studying the ancient world like a political scientist. Each of their experiences, and distinctive learning, played an essential role in the formation of the United States. In examining how and what they studied, looking at them in the unusual light of the classical world, Ricks is able to draw arresting and fresh portraits of men we thought we knew.
First Principles follows these four members of the Revolutionary generation from their youths to their adult lives, as they grappled with questions of independence, and forming and keeping a new nation. In doing so, Ricks interprets not only the effect of the ancient world on each man, and how that shaped our constitution and government, but offers startling new insights into these legendary leaders.
About the Author
Thomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military for The Washington Post from 2000 through 2008 and was on the staff of the Wall Street Journal for seventeen years before that. He reported on American military operations in Somalia, Haiti, Korea, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Kuwait, Turkey, Afghanistan and Iraq. A member of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams, he is also the author of several books, including The Generals, The Gamble, Churchill & Orwell, and the number-one New York Times bestseller Fiasco, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He wrote First Principles while a visiting fellow in history at Bowdoin College.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fossil Men: The Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and the Origins of Humankind by Kermit Pattison
Dec 11, 2020
Fossil Men: The Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and the Origins of Humankind by Kermit Pattison
kermitpattison.com
A decade in the making, Fossil Men is a scientific detective story played out in anatomy and the natural history of the human body: the first full-length account of the discovery of a startlingly unpredicted human ancestor more than a million years older than Lucy
It is the ultimate mystery: where do we come from? In 1994, a team led by fossil-hunting legend Tim White uncovered a set of ancient bones in Ethiopia’s Afar region. Radiometric dating of nearby rocks indicated the resulting skeleton, classified as Ardipithecus ramidus—nicknamed “Ardi”—was an astounding 4.4 million years old, more than a million years older than the world-famous “Lucy.” The team spent the next 15 years studying the bones in strict secrecy, all while continuing to rack up landmark fossil discoveries in the field and becoming increasingly ensnared in bitter disputes with scientific peers and Ethiopian bureaucrats. When finally revealed to the public, Ardi stunned scientists around the world and challenged a half-century of orthodoxy about human evolution—how we started walking upright, how we evolved our nimble hands, and, most significantly, whether we were descended from an ancestor that resembled today’s chimpanzee. But the discovery of Ardi wasn’t just a leap forward in understanding the roots of humanity--it was an attack on scientific convention and the leading authorities of human origins, triggering an epic feud about the oldest family skeleton.
In Fossil Men, acclaimed journalist Kermit Pattison brings us a cast of eccentric, obsessive scientists, including White, an uncompromising perfectionist whose virtuoso skills in the field were matched only by his propensity for making enemies; Gen Suwa, a Japanese savant whose deep expertise about teeth rivaled anyone on Earth; Owen Lovejoy, a onetime creationist-turned-paleoanthropologist with radical insights into human locomotion; Berhane Asfaw, who survived imprisonment and torture to become Ethiopia’s most senior paleoanthropologist; Don Johanson, the discoverer of Lucy, who had a rancorous falling out with the Ardi team; and the Leakeys, for decades the most famous family in paleoanthropology.
Based on a half-decade of research in Africa, Europe and North America, Fossil Men is not only a brilliant investigation into the origins of the human lineage, but the oldest of human emotions: curiosity, jealousy, perseverance and wonder. About Kermit Pattison
Kermit Pattison is the author of Fossil Men: The Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and the Origins of Humankind. He lives with his family in Minnesota.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Right/Wrong: How Technology Transforms Our Ethics by Juan Enriquez
Dec 08, 2020
Right/Wrong: How Technology Transforms Our Ethics by Juan Enriquez
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Creative Discipline Project: How To Create The Discipline Necessary To Accomplish Your Creative Goals by Christen Rochon
Dec 07, 2020
The Creative Discipline Project: How To Create The Discipline Necessary To Accomplish Your Creative Goals by Christen Rochon
Candidlychristen.com
Most self-help books are created to help facilitate a solution to a problem. The Creative Discipline Project was created to help entrepreneurs and creatives of all kinds get beyond the roadblocks that prohibit accomplishing goals. Filled with interactive pages and planning guides, this book will walk readers through the following chapters that will shift your mindset and redefine productivity in your life.
About the Author
Christen Rochon, M.A. is a serial entrepreneur and author who engages audiences around the world with her genuine approach to leveraging the power of a well-balanced digital lifestyle. She has been recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine, honored by Verizon as Digital Trailblazer, represented the U.S. at the 2012 Olympics as a Samsung Global Blogger, and has been honored by WBLS/Hot 97 'Circle of Sisters' and The Michigan Chronicle's 40 Under 40 award.
Throughout her 20+ year career in TV and radio, she's contributed to Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine, and TV One. Now, as a TV Executive and Creative Accountability Coach, she inspires entrepreneurs and career creatives to maximize their productivity and disciplines to achieve their goals. Her inaugural book, 'The Creative Discipline Project' is a testament to her years of research, discovery and will embolden audiences to carve out best practices and disciplines for success.
A proud graduate of Michigan State University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising/Public Relations and Master's Degree in Strategic Communications – Digital Media Strategies, Christen's passions also include mentoring young creatives of color and prides herself as a keynote speaker, inspiring others through conferences and workshops across the country.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Badass Habits: Cultivate the Awareness, Boundaries, and Daily Upgrades You Need to Make Them Stick by Jen Sincero
Dec 04, 2020
Badass Habits: Cultivate the Awareness, Boundaries, and Daily Upgrades You Need to Make Them Stick by Jen Sincero
New York Times bestselling author Jen Sincero gets to the core of transformation: habits--breaking, making, understanding, and sticking with them like you've never stuck before.
Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast (and, erm, often don't keep) on social media. Habit busting and building goes way beyond becoming a dedicated flosser or never showing up late again--our habits reveal our unmet desires, the gaps in our boundaries, our level of self-awareness, and our unconscious beliefs and fears. Badass Habits features Jen's trademark hilarious voice and offers a much-needed fresh take on the conventional wisdom and science that shape the optimism (or pessimism?) around the age-old topic of habits. The book includes enlightening interviews with people who've successfully strengthened their discipline backbones, new perspective on how to train our brains to become our best selves, and offers a simple, 21 day, step-by-step guide for ditching habits that don't serve us and developing the habits we deem most important. Habits shouldn't be impossible to reset--and with healthy boundaries, knowledge of--and permission to go after--our desires, and an easy to implement plan of action, we can make any new goal a joyful habit.
About Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, success coach and motivational cattle prod who's helped countless people transform their personal and professional lives via her products, speaking engagements, newsletters, seminars and books. Her #1 New York Times bestseller, You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life (2013), has sold over three million copies, is available in thirty-plus languages, and has been on the NY Times bestseller list for over 4 years. Her follow-up, You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth (2017), also a New York Times bestseller, is written with the same inimitable sass, down-to-earth humor and blunt practicality that made You Are a Badass an indomitable bestseller and Jen a celebrated voice in the world of self development. Based on her own transformation, from a frustrated forty year-old living in a converted garage watching tumbleweeds blow through her empty bank account, to a successful business owner traveling the world in style, You Are a Badass at Making Money is a testament to the fact that, in Jen's words: "If my broke ass can get rich, you can too."
As a highly sought-after speaker, Jen has shared her signature brand of motivational comedy with everyone from women entrepreneurs to multi national corporations to non-profits to educational institutions to her mom's book group. In 2011 she sold most of her possessions and spent the next three years running her business from all corners of the globe, writing, speaking, coaching and encouraging people to live lives of unbridled awesomeness.
Jen and her work have appeared in a variety of media outlets including the New York Times, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah Magazine, Success Magazine/Radio, Money Magazine, Comedy Central, Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Interview, Cosmo and The Howard Stern Show. Her other books include the semi-autobiographical novel, Don't Sleep With Your Drummer (2002) and The Straight Girl's Guide to Sleeping With Chicks (2005).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication by Fred Dust
Dec 03, 2020
Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication by Fred Dust
A former Senior Partner and Global Managing Director at the legendary design firm IDEO shows how to design conversations and meetings that are creative and impactful.
Conversations are one of the most fundamental means of communicating we have as humans. At their best, conversations are unconstrained, authentic and open—two or more people sharing thoughts and ideas in a way that bridges our individual experiences, achieves a common goal. At their worst, they foster misunderstanding, frustration and obscure our real intentions.
How often do you walk away from a conversation feeling really heard? That it moved the people in it forward in some important way? You’re not alone. In his practice as a designer, Fred Dust began to approach conversations differently. After years of trying to broker communication between colleagues and clients, he came to believe there had to a way to design the art of conversation itself with intention and purpose, but still artful and playful. Making Conversation codifies what he learned and outlines the four elements essential to successful exchanges: Commitment, Creative Listening, Clarity, and Context. Taken together, these four elements form a set of resources anyone can use to be more deliberate and purposeful in making conversations work.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre
Dec 02, 2020
Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre
Welcome to the neighborhood. Watch your husband, watch your friends, and watch your back.
Cat Winthorpe has worked hard to get what she has: a gorgeous home; social standing; and William, her successful, handsome husband. Then a friendly new couple moves into the estate next door. While cautious, a good neighbor like Cat greets them with open arms and warm hospitality.
Neena Ryder isn’t a fellow lady of leisure. A life coach with off-the-rack dresses, personal issues, and a husband who hasn’t delivered, she’s anxious to move up in the world. This beautiful new town is a step in the right direction. It’s also making Neena aware of what she doesn’t have. Namely, William. When Neena’s infatuation escalates into obsession, it’s just a matter of eliminating a few obstacles to get the life she wants. The life next door.
As Neena’s secret fixation grows, so does her friendship with Cat. But beneath their cordial interactions is a wealth of temptations, secrets, and toxic jealousy. For both women, the desire for a perfect life can turn perfectly dangerous.
About A. R. Torre
A.R. Torre is a pseudonym for New York Times Bestselling Author Alessandra Torre. You can view Alessandra's list of books through her Amazon Author page or by visiting AlessandraTorre.com.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Dec 01, 2020
Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
What modern authoritarian leaders have in common (and how they can be stopped).
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is the expert on the "strongman" playbook employed by authoritarian demagogues from Mussolini to Putin―enabling her to predict with uncanny accuracy the recent experience in America. In Strongmen, she lays bare the blueprint these leaders have followed over the past 100 years, and empowers us to recognize, resist, and prevent their disastrous rule in the future.
For ours is the age of authoritarian rulers: self-proclaimed saviors of the nation who evade accountability while robbing their people of truth, treasure, and the protections of democracy. They promise law and order, then legitimize lawbreaking by financial, sexual, and other predators.
They use masculinity as a symbol of strength and a political weapon. Taking what you want, and getting away with it, becomes proof of male authority. They use propaganda, corruption, and violence to stay in power.
Vladimir Putin and Mobutu Sese Seko’s kleptocracies, Augusto Pinochet’s torture sites, Benito Mussolini and Muammar Gaddafi’s systems of sexual exploitation, and Silvio Berlusconi and Donald Trump’s relentless misinformation: all show how authoritarian rule, far from ensuring stability, is marked by destructive chaos.
No other type of leader is so transparent about prioritizing self-interest over the public good. As one country after another has discovered, the strongman is at his worst when true guidance is most needed by his country.
Recounting the acts of solidarity and dignity that have undone strongmen over the past 100 years, Ben-Ghiat makes vividly clear that only by seeing the strongman for what he is―and by valuing one another as he is unable to do―can we stop him, now and in the future.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a historian and political commentator on fascism, authoritarian leaders, propaganda, and threats to democracy in America and around the world. Growing up in Pacific Palisades, California, where Thomas Mann and other well-known exiles from Nazism relocated, sparked her interest in these subjects. The recipient of Guggenheim, Fulbright, and other fellowships, she is author or editor of seven books and over 100 op-eds and essays in CNN, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and other outlets. She's Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University, and Advisor to Protect Democracy. Follow her on Twitter @ruthbenghiat
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Assholes: A Theory – Book & Feature Documentary Film by Aaron James
Nov 28, 2020
Assholes: A Theory - Book & Feature Documentary Film by Aaron James
Assholesatheory.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit by Michelle Seiler Tucker, Sharon Lechter Interview
Nov 20, 2020
Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit by Michelle Seiler Tucker, Sharon Lechter Interview
Exitrichbook.com
Too many entrepreneurs push off planning for the sale of their business until the last moment. But for a business to sell for what it's really worth — or even more — owners need to prepare for the sale from the very start.
In Exit Rich, author and mergers and acquisitions authority Michelle Seiler Tucker joins forces with Sharon Lechter, finance expert and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, to create a must-have guide for all business owners whether they're gearing up to sell a business now or just getting started building out their company into something to sell for a profit in the future.
Seiler Tucker's twofold approach to selling your business for maximum profit combines two of the most powerful elements of her mergers and acquisitions toolkit: the ''ST GPS Exit Model'' to help business owners set goals for the sale before their business hit the market, and the ''6 P Method'' to help them objectively evaluate their business's worth, before their potential buyers do. Combined, these tools provide invaluable insight into the process of preparing a business for sale, finding the right buyers, and staging the sale itself.
Throughout the book, Sharon Lechter's wisdom peppers each chapter in the ''Mentoring Corner'' section, providing forward-thinking entrepreneurs with the perspective that they need to take control of their business's future and exit rich.
This book is a rich resource for any business owner looking to:
Objectively evaluate their business before a sale
Improve their chances of finding the right buyer
Sell their business for maximum profit
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters by Kara Goldin Interview
Nov 18, 2020
Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters by Kara Goldin Interview
WALL STREET JOURNAL Bestselling Business Book
Don’t let anyone crush your dreams! Whatever you want to achieve, no matter how hard it might seem, you owe it to yourself to read this book.
Undaunted will inspire you to move past your fears and defy the doubters. It doesn’t matter whether you feel confident; it matters what you actually do.
Author Kara Goldin turned her unsweetened flavored water into one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time and has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California.
Undaunted is a rare opportunity to gain insights and proven advice unlike anything you’ll find in the conventional business press. Kara combines real honest stories from her life with observations that might just change how you think about your own.
Whether you want to get healthy, start a company, break an addiction, find a new career or just grow in life, Undaunted will inspire you to just go for it and help you find the courage to get there.
As she started to achieve her goals, Kara found herself being called “fearless”, “confident” and even “unstoppable,” but nothing could be further from the truth. In Undaunted she shares real stories about her own fears and doubts, the challenges she encountered and what she did to overcome them to eventually build a great business and a life she loves.
Her secret? Be Undaunted. Deal with your fears. Move forward despite uncertainty. Turn criticism into motivation. Just go for it!
Setbacks will come, but Kara shows you can learn from failures and frustrations and keep advancing toward your true purpose. What if not having “the right” credentials or vast industry experience was the secret to making things happen? And what if we didn’t let our fear of failure stop us?
Part autobiography, part business memoir and lots of insights on self-development, Undaunted offers inspiring stories that impart lessons that any reader can apply to their own path. While most motivational business and life books try to offer quick fixes, Undaunted focuses on long-term success, showing you how to take control of breaking down barriers and moving forward. Undaunted won’t solve your problems and challenges. You will. But it will help you see through other’s experiences that it’s possible to do so.
Accept your fears, but decide to be Undaunted.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Short Life and Curious Death of Free Speech in America by Ellis Cose
Nov 13, 2020
The Short Life and Curious Death of Free Speech in America by Ellis Cose
The critically acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of The Rage of a Privileged Class explores one of the most essential rights in America—free speech—and reveals how it is crumbling under the combined weight of polarization, technology, money and systematized lying in this concise yet powerful and timely book.
Named one of Newsweek’s "25 Must-Read Fall Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Escape the Chaos of 2020"
Free speech has long been one of American's most revered freedoms. Yet now, more than ever, free speech is reshaping America’s social and political landscape even as it is coming under attack. Bestselling author and critically acclaimed journalist Ellis Cose wades into the debate to reveal how this Constitutional right has been coopted by the wealthy and politically corrupt.
It is no coincidence that historically huge disparities in income have occurred at times when moneyed interests increasingly control political dialogue. Over the past four years, Donald Trump’s accusations of “fake news,” the free use of negative language against minority groups, “cancel culture,” and blatant xenophobia have caused Americans to question how far First Amendment protections can—and should—go.
Cose offers an eye-opening wholly original examination of the state of free speech in America today, litigating ideas that touch on every American’s life. Social media meant to bring us closer, has become a widespread disseminator of false information keeping people of differing opinions and political parties at odds. The nation—and world—watches in shock as white nationalism rises, race and gender-based violence spreads, and voter suppression widens. The problem, Cose makes clear, is that ordinary individuals have virtually no voice at all. He looks at the danger of hyper-partisanship and how the discriminatory structures that determine representation in the Senate and the electoral college threaten the very concept of democracy. He argues that the safeguards built into the Constitution to protect free speech and democracy have instead become instruments of suppression by an unfairly empowered political minority.
But we can take our rights back, he reminds us. Analyzing the experiences of other countries, weaving landmark court cases together with a critical look at contemporary applications, and invoking the lessons of history, including the Great Migration, Cose sheds much-needed light on this cornerstone of American culture and offers a clarion call for activism and change.
Ellis Cose has been a longtime columnist and contributing editor for Newsweek magazine, and is the former chairman of the editorial board of the New York Daily News. He began his journalism career as a weekly columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and has been a contributor and press critic for Time magazine, president and chief executive officer of the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, and chief writer on management and workplace issues for USA Today. Cose has appeared on the Today show, Nightline, Dateline, ABC World News, Good Morning America, the PBS "Time to Choose" election special, Charlie Rose, CNN's Talk Back Live, and a variety of other nationally televised and local programs. He has received fellowships or individual grants from the Ford Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, among others, and has won numerous journalism awards including four National Association of Black Journalists first-place awards. Cose is the author of Bone to Pick, The Envy of the World, the bestselling The Rage of a Privileged Class, and several other books.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Be a Dick: How One Person Can Change the World in the Most Unexpected Way by Marc Ensign
Nov 11, 2020
Be a Dick: How One Person Can Change the World in the Most Unexpected Way by Marc Ensign
Amazon Description: "My name is Marc. And I am a Dick. I'm a Dick to all of my friends. And to my family. I'm a Dick to people I know. And to people I don't know. In fact, if we were to bump into each other someday, whether it be online or in real life, I would probably be a Dick to you, too. It's nothing personal. It's just who I am. And who I believe we all should be.
Be a Dick: How One Person Can Change the World in the Most Unexpected Way is the true story of one's journey to live a life that matters and the surprising path it takes along the way. If you don't already consider yourself a Dick, you'll definitely want to be one by the time you finish reading this book!"
Marc Ensign's story began way back when he was a kid who wanted to change the world. Upon realizing that it might take a little longer than anticipated, he got sidetracked and found himself playing bass on Broadway with the Tony Award-Winning show Rent. He was completely unqualified (his words) but had a gift for marketing himself and the rest is Broadway history.
Fast forward a bunch of years later and Marc is now "The Big Cheese" at LoudMouse, a personal branding agency specializing in making some of the world's most inspiring speakers, authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs impossible to ignore.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Wise As #@%!: Simple Truths to Guide You Through the $#!%storms of Life by Gary John Bishop
Nov 09, 2020
Wise As #@%!: Simple Truths to Guide You Through the $#!%storms of Life by Gary John Bishop
Compelling and straight-shooting wisdom for coping with whatever challenges life throws at us from the New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself.
In Unfu*k Yourself, Gary John Bishop taught millions of readers how to silence the negative, self-sabotaging voice in their head to thrive. In Wise As Fu*k he expands on his ideas, redefining what it means to be wise and showing how to tackle problems and improve our lives and those of others.
When the shit storms of life hit us, many of us don’t know what to do—whether it’s losing a job, suffering a broken heart, or just feeling a lack of purpose. We need wisdom to help us navigate forward. While the internet is full of seemingly good advice, it isn’t helping us actually change our lives. Wise As Fu*k breaks through the bullshit, providing insight to inspire us in the four areas we need it most: love, loss, fear, and success.
Written with his widely admired no-nonsense style, Wise As Fu*k provides a welcome fresh perspective to help us transform how we approach a variety of life’s problems. But Bishop makes clear, the work doesn’t stop there. Now that you’ve unfu*ked yourself and and are wise as fu*k about these touchy areas, you can apply the lessons to make a positive impact on the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Creationism USA: Bridging the Impasse on Teaching Evolution by Adam Laats
Nov 07, 2020
Creationism USA: Bridging the Impasse on Teaching Evolution by Adam Laats
Who are America's creationists? What do they want? Do they truly believe Jesus rode around on dinosaurs, as sometimes depicted? Creationism USA reveals how common misconceptions about creationism have led Americans into a century of unnecessary culture-war histrionics about evolution education and creationism. Adam Laats argues that Americans do not have deep, fundamental disagreements about evolution - not about the actual science behind it and not in ways that truly matter to public policy. Laats asserts that Americans do, however, have significant disagreements about creationism. By describing the history of creationism and its many variations, Laats demonstrates that the real conflict about evolution is not between creationists and evolution. The true landscape of American creationism is far more complicated than headlines suggest.
Creationism USA digs beyond those headlines to prove two fundamental facts about American creationism. First, almost all Americans can be classified as creationists of one type or another. Second, nearly all Americans (including self-identified creationists) want their children to learn mainstream evolutionary science. Taken together, these truths about American creationism point to a large and productive middle ground, a widely shared public vision of the proper relationship between schools, science, and religion. Creationism USA both explains the current state of America's battles over creationism and offers a nuanced yet straight-forward prescription to solve them.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – October Surprise: How the FBI Tried to Save Itself and Crashed an Election by Devlin Barrett
Nov 06, 2020
October Surprise: How the FBI Tried to Save Itself and Crashed an Election by Devlin Barrett Interview
The 2016 Election, which altered American political history, was not decided by the Russians or in Ukraine or by Steve Bannon. The event that broke Hillary's blue wall in the Midwest and swung Florida and North Carolina was an October Surprise, and it was wholly a product of the leadership of the FBI. This is the inside story by the reporter closest to its center.
In September 2016, Hillary Clinton was the presumptive next president of the US. She had a blue wall of states leaning her way in the Midwest, and was ahead in North Carolina and Florida, with a better than even shot at taking normally Republican Arizona. The US was about to get its first woman president. Yet within two months everything was lost. An already tightening race saw one seismic correction: it came in October when the FBI launched an investigation into the Clinton staff's use of a private server for their emails. Clinton fell 3-4 percent in the polls instantly, and her campaign never had time to rebut the investigation or rebuild her momentum so close to election day. The FBI cost her the race.
October Surprise is a pulsating narrative of an agency seized with righteous certainty that waded into the most important political moment in the life of the nation, and has no idea how to back out with dignity. So it doggedly stands its ground, compounding its error. In a momentous display of self-preservation, James Comey, Andrew McCabe, and key Justice Department officials decide to protect their own reputations rather than save the democratic process. Once they make that determination, the race is lost for Clinton, who is helpless in front of their accusation even though she has not intended to commit, let alone actually committed, any crime.
A dark true-life thriller with historic consequences set at the most crucial moment in the electoral calendar, October Surprise is a warning, a morality tale and a political and personal tragedy.
Devlin Barrett writes about the FBI and the Justice Department, and is the author of "October Surprise: How the FBI Tried to Save Itself and Crashed an Election." He was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for National Reporting, for coverage of Russian interference in the U.S. election. In 2017 he was a co-finalist for both the Pulitzer for Feature Writing and the Pulitzer for International Reporting. He has covered federal law enforcement for more than 20 years, and has worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, and the New York Post.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Invisible Girl: A Novel by Lisa Jewell Interview
Nov 05, 2020
Invisible Girl: A Novel by Lisa Jewell Interview
Owen Pick’s life is falling apart. In his thirties and living in his aunt’s spare bedroom, he has just been suspended from his job as a teacher after accusations of sexual misconduct—accusations he strongly denies. Searching for professional advice online, he is inadvertently sucked into the dark world of incel forums, where he meets a charismatic and mysterious figure.
Across the street from Owen lives the Fours family, headed by mom Cate, a physiotherapist, and dad Roan, a child psychologist. But the Fours family have a bad feeling about their neighbor Owen. He’s a bit creepy and their teenaged daughter swears he followed her home from the train station one night.
Meanwhile, young Saffyre Maddox spent three years as a patient of Roan Fours. Feeling abandoned when their therapy ends, she searches for other ways to maintain her connection with him, following him in the shadows and learning more than she wanted to know about Roan and his family. Then, on Valentine’s night, Saffyre disappears—and the last person to see her alive is Owen Pick.
With evocative, vivid, and unputdownable prose and plenty of disturbing twists and turns, Jewell’s latest thriller is another “haunting, atmospheric, stay-up-way-too-late read” (Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld Interview
Nov 02, 2020
A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld Interview
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An iconic rock star with everything to prove. A determined teen runaway with nothing left to lose. When their fates intertwine, the most unexpected journey unfolds.
Adrian ‘Jazzer’ Johnson’s gilded rock and roll career is the stuff of legend. From out of the dive bars of Long Beach, this high school dropout rocketed his band to the pinnacle of success. But after a whirlwind decade ended with him broken and questioning, Adrian disappeared.
Now back on tour after a year in exile, Adrian’s still struggling and under pressure to deliver his next hit. The last thing he needs is to find a teen runaway hiding in his tour bus. As it turns out, Hastings Sinclair is a synesthete who can see music in color. But her offer to help color-blind Adrian unpack his creative block upends their lives in ways they never imagined.
Because Adrian’s troubles run deep—beyond what any song can fix—and Hastings hasn’t been upfront about hers. When calamity strikes, a perfect storm of fates unleashes and caught in the crossfire are Adrian’s band mates, a fame-shy beauty he falls hard for, and a scheming journalist with a vendetta. With everything he values suddenly on the line, can Adrian reconcile his own brash history? Or will he be forced to face the music in a way he never has before?
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate
Nov 01, 2020
Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate
The refreshingly original debut memoir of a guarded, over-achieving, self-lacerating young lawyer who reluctantly agrees to get psychologically and emotionally naked in a room of six complete strangers—her psychotherapy group—and in turn finds human connection, and herself.
Christie Tate had just been named the top student in her law school class and finally had her eating disorder under control. Why then was she driving through Chicago fantasizing about her own death? Why was she envisioning putting an end to the isolation and sadness that still plagued her despite her achievements?
Enter Dr. Rosen, a therapist who calmly assures her that if she joins one of his psychotherapy groups, he can transform her life. All she has to do is show up and be honest. About everything—her eating habits, childhood, sexual history, etc. Christie is skeptical, insisting that that she is defective, beyond cure. But Dr. Rosen issues a nine-word prescription that will change everything: “You don’t need a cure. You need a witness.”
So begins her entry into the strange, terrifying, and ultimately life-changing world of group therapy. Christie is initially put off by Dr. Rosen’s outlandish directives, but as her defenses break down and she comes to trust Dr. Rosen and to depend on the sessions and the prescribed nightly phone calls with various group members, she begins to understand what it means to connect.
Group is a deliciously addictive read, and with Christie as our guide—skeptical of her own capacity for connection and intimacy, but hopeful in spite of herself—we are given a front row seat to the daring, exhilarating, painful, and hilarious journey that is group therapy—an under-explored process that breaks you down, and then reassembles you so that all the pieces finally fit.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son by Michael Ian Black
Oct 30, 2020
A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son by Michael Ian Black
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A poignant look at boyhood, in the form of a heartfelt letter from comedian Michael Ian Black to his teenage son before he leaves for college, and a radical plea for rethinking masculinity and teaching young men to give and receive love.
In a world in which the word masculinity now often goes hand in hand with toxic, comedian, actor, and father Michael Ian Black offers up a way forward for boys, men, and anyone who loves them. Part memoir, part advice book, and written as a heartfelt letter to his college-bound son, A Better Man reveals Black’s own complicated relationship with his father, explores the damage and rising violence caused by the expectations placed on boys to “man up,” and searches for the best way to help young men be part of the solution, not the problem. “If we cannot allow ourselves vulnerability,” he writes, “how are we supposed to experience wonder, fear, tenderness?”
Honest, funny, and hopeful, Black skillfully navigates the complex gender issues of our time and delivers a poignant answer to an urgent question: How can we be, and raise, better men?
Michael Ian Black is an actor, writer, and comedian best known for co-creating the sketch comedy troupes The State and Stella. He has appeared in many television shows and movies including "Ed," "This is Forty," "Wet Hot American Summer," and the various VH1 "I Love the..." shows.
He has written several books, both for adults and children, and lives in CT with his wife and kids.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn by Sanjay Sarma, Luke Yoquinto
Oct 28, 2020
Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn by Sanjay Sarma, Luke Yoquinto
A groundbreaking look at the science of learning: how it works both in the mind and in the classroom, which teaching techniques are most effective, and how schools should (and absolutely should not) use instructional technology. This is an essential resource for teachers, anyone interested in cutting-edge research into learning, and parents considering the educational alternatives available to their children.
As the head of Open Learning at MIT, renowned professor Sanjay Sarma has a daunting job description: to fling open the doors of the MIT experience for the benefit of the wider world. But if you're going to undertake such an ambitious project, you first have to ask: How do we learn? What are the most effective ways of educating? And how can the science of learning transform education to unlock our potential, as individuals and across society?
Grasp takes readers across multiple frontiers, from fundamental neuroscience to cognitive psychology and beyond, as it explores the future of learning. Some of its findings:
• For educators teaching remotely, online instructional tools have been proven to be a powerful ally when used appropriately—and a dangerous impediment when misapplied.
• By structuring its curriculum to better incorporate cutting-edge learning strategies, one law school in Florida has rocketed to the top of its state in bar exam passage rates.
• Scientists are studying the role of forgetting, exposing it not as a simple failure of memory but a critical weapon in our learning arsenal.
• New developments in neuroimaging are helping us understand how reading works in the brain. It's become possible to identify children who might benefit from specialized dyslexia interventions—before they learn to read.
Along the way, Sarma debunks long-held fallacies (such as the noxious idea of "learning styles"), while equipping readers with a set of practical tools for absorbing and retaining information across a lifetime. He presents a vision for learning that's more inclusive and democratic—revealing a world bursting with powerful learners, just waiting for the chance they deserve.
Drawing from the author's experience as an educator and the work of researchers and educational innovators at MIT and beyond, Grasp offers scientific and practical insight, promising not just to inform and entertain readers but to open their minds.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The World: A Brief Introduction by Dr. Richard Haass Interview
Oct 28, 2020
The World: A Brief Introduction by Dr. Richard Haass Interview
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An invaluable primer from Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, that will help anyone, expert and non-expert alike, navigate a time in which many of our biggest challenges come from the world beyond our borders.
Like it or not, we live in a global era, in which what happens thousands of miles away has the ability to affect our lives. This time, it is a Coronavirus known as Covid-19, which originated in a Chinese city many had never heard of but has spread to the corners of the earth. Next time it could well be another infectious disease from somewhere else. Twenty years ago it was a group of terrorists trained in Afghanistan and armed with box-cutters who commandeered four airplanes and flew them into buildings (and in one case a field) and claimed nearly three thousand lives. Next time it could be terrorists who use a truck bomb or gain access to a weapon of mass destruction. In 2016 hackers in a nondescript office building in Russia traveled virtually in cyberspace to manipulate America's elections. Now they have burrowed into our political life. In recent years, severe hurricanes and large fires linked to climate change have ravaged parts of the earth; in the future we can anticipate even more serious natural disasters. In 2008, it was a global financial crisis caused by mortgage-backed securities in America, but one day it could well be a financial contagion originating in Europe, Asia, or Africa. This is the new normal of the 21st century.
The World is designed to provide readers of any age and experience with the essential background and building blocks they need to make sense of this complicated and interconnected world. It will empower them to manage the flood of daily news. Readers will become more informed, discerning citizens, better able to arrive at sound, independent judgments. While it is impossible to predict what the next crisis will be or where it will originate, those who read The World will have what they need to understand its basics and the principal choices for how to respond.
In short, this book will make readers more globally literate and put them in a position to make sense of this era. Global literacy--knowing how the world works--is a must, as what goes on outside a country matters enormously to what happens inside. Although the United States is bordered by two oceans, those oceans are not moats. And the so-called Vegas rule--what happens there stays there--does not apply in today's world to anyone anywhere. U.S. foreign policy is uniquely American, but the world Americans seek to shape is not. Globalization can be both good and bad, but it is not something that individuals or countries can opt out of. Even if we want to ignore the world, it will not ignore us. The choice we face is how to respond.
We are connected to this world in all sorts of ways. We need to better understand it, both its promise and its threats, in order to make informed choices, be it as students, citizens, voters, parents, employees, or investors. To help readers do just that, The World focuses on essential history, what makes each region of the world tick, the many challenges globalization presents, and the most influential countries, events, and ideas. Explaining complex ideas with wisdom and clarity, Richard Haass's The World is an evergreen book that will remain relevant and useful as history continues to unfold.
Dr. Richard Haass is a veteran diplomat, a prominent voice on American foreign policy, and an established leader of nonprofit institutions. He is in his eighteenth year as president of the Council on Foreign Relations, an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, publisher, and educational institution dedicated to being a resource to help people better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daphne Byrne (Hill House Comics) by Laura Marks Interview
Oct 25, 2020
Daphne Byrne (Hill House Comics) by Laura Marks Interview
When grieving, support can come in many ways. For Daphne, it came as a demon.
Turn-of-the-century New York is a growing metropolis for many, but not for Daphne Byrne. After her father's death, her mother is drawn to a spirtualistic group that claims to speak to the dead. Daphne sees through their act right away, but something from the other side sees her too. Or someone?
Daphne finds herself in new company, Brother. He offers support and encourages Daphne to stand up for herself...and to use the powers he has too.
About Laura Marks
Laura Marks is a PEN Award winning playwright, television writer and comic book writer. Her debut comic series for DC's Hill House Comics, DAPHNE BYRNE (with art by Kelley Jones), will be released as a hardcover graphic novel in November 2020. Her plays BETHANY and MINE have garnered acclaim from critics and been published and produced across the US and overseas. For TV, she's written episodes of THE GOOD FIGHT, THE EXPANSE, RAY DONOVAN, THE EXORCIST, and BRAINDEAD. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Brooklyn.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hell in the Heartland: Murder, Meth, and the Case of Two Missing Girls by Jax Miller
Oct 24, 2020
Hell in the Heartland: Murder, Meth, and the Case of Two Missing Girls by Jax Miller
On December 30, 1999, in rural Oklahoma, sixteen-year-old Ashley Freeman and her best friend, Lauria Bible, were having a sleepover. The next morning, the Freeman family trailer was in flames and both girls were missing.
While rumors of drug debts, revenge, and police corruption abounded in the years that followed, the case remained unsolved and the girls were never found.
In 2015, crime writer Jax Miller--who had been haunted by the case--decided to travel to Oklahoma to find out what really happened on that winter night in 1999, and why the story was still simmering more than fifteen years later. What she found was more than she could have ever bargained for: evidence of jaw-dropping levels of police negligence, entire communities ravaged by methamphetamine addiction, and a series of interconnected murders with an ominously familiar pattern.
These forgotten towns were wild, lawless, and home to some very dark secrets.
About Jax Miller
Jax Miller is an American author. She wrote her first novel, Freedom's Child, in her twenties while hitchhiking across America, winning the 2016 Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle and earning several CWA Dagger nominations. She has received acclaim from the New York Times, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, and many more. She now works in the true-crime genre, having penned her much-anticipated book and acting as creator, host, and executive producer on the true-crime documentary series Hell in the Heartland on CNN's HLN network. Jax is a lover of film and music, and has a passion for writing screenplays and rock 'n' roll.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Billion Dollar Loser: The Epic Rise and Spectacular Fall of Adam Neumann and WeWork by Reeves Wiedeman
Oct 23, 2020
Billion Dollar Loser: The Epic Rise and Spectacular Fall of Adam Neumann and WeWork by Reeves Wiedeman
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"Vivid, carefully reported drama that readers will gulp down as if it were a fast-paced novel" (Ken Auletta) ꟷ The inside story of WeWork and its CEO, Adam Neumann, which tells the remarkable saga of one of the most audacious, and improbable, rises and falls in American business history
In its earliest days, WeWork promised the impossible: to make the American work place cool. Adam Neumann, an immigrant determined to make his fortune in the United States, landed on the idea of repurposing surplus New York office space for the burgeoning freelance class. Over the course of ten years, WeWork attracted billions of dollars from some of the most sought-after investors in the world, while spending it to build a global real estate empire that he insisted was much more than that: an organization that aspired to nothing less than "elevating the world's consciousness."
Moving between New York real estate, Silicon Valley venture capital, and the very specific force field of spirituality and ambition erected by Adam Neumann himself, Billion Dollar Loser lays bare the internal drama inside WeWork. Based on more than two hundred interviews, this book chronicles the breakneck speed at which WeWork's CEO built and grew his company along with Neumann's relationship to a world of investors, including Masayoshi Son of Softbank, who fueled its chaotic expansion into everything from apartment buildings to elementary schools.
Culminating in a day-by-day account of the five weeks leading up to WeWork's botched IPO and Neumann's dramatic ouster, Wiedeman exposes the story of the company's desperate attempt to secure the funding it needed in the final moments of a decade defined by excess. Billion Dollar Loser is the first book to indelibly capture the highly leveraged, all-blue-sky world of American business in President Trump's first term, and also offers a sober reckoning with its fallout as a new era begins.
Reeves Wiedeman is a Contributing Editor at New York magazine. He has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Harper's, Men's Journal, and other publications.
Billion Dollar Loser, about the rise and fall of WeWork, is his first book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kokoon Launches on KickStarter: NightBuds – Smart Earbuds for Better Sleep and Relaxation
Oct 22, 2020
Kokoon Launches on KickStarter: NightBuds - Smart Earbuds for Better Sleep and Relaxation
KoKoon Kickstarter
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump by Sarah Posner
Oct 21, 2020
Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump by Sarah Posner
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“In terrifying detail, Unholy illustrates how a vast network of white Christian nationalists plotted the authoritarian takeover of the American democratic system. For anyone wondering what a second Trump administration might bring, there is no more timely book than this one.”—Janet Reitman, author of Inside Scientology
Why did so many evangelicals turn out to vote for Donald Trump, a serial philanderer with questionable conservative credentials who seems to defy Christian values with his every utterance? To a reporter like Sarah Posner, who has been covering the religious right for decades, the answer turns out to be far more intuitive than one might think.
In this taut inquiry, Posner digs deep into the radical history of the religious right to reveal how issues of race and xenophobia have always been at the movement’s core, and how religion often cloaked anxieties about perceived threats to a white, Christian America. Fueled by an antidemocratic impulse, and united by this narrative of reverse victimization, the religious right and the alt-right support a common agenda–and are actively using the erosion of democratic norms to roll back civil rights advances, stock the judiciary with hard-right judges, defang and deregulate federal agencies, and undermine the credibility of the free press. Increasingly, this formidable bloc is also forging ties with European far right groups, giving momentum to a truly global movement.
Revelatory and engrossing, Unholy offers a deeper understanding of the ideological underpinnings and forces influencing the course of Republican politics. This is a book that must be read by anyone who cares about the future of American democracy.Reporting Fellow with Type Investigations. My investigative reporting and analysis on the religious right in Republican politics has appeared in Rolling Stone, The New Republic, Vice, HuffPost, The Nation, Mother Jones, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The American Prospect, Talking Points Memo, and many other publications.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – White House Inc.: How Donald Trump Turned the Presidency into a Business by Dan Alexander
Oct 20, 2020
An in-depth investigation into Donald Trump’s business—and how he used America’s top job to service it.
White House, Inc. is a newsmaking exposé that details President Trump’s efforts to make money off of politics, taking us inside his exclusive clubs, luxury hotels, overseas partnerships, commercial properties, and personal mansions. Alexander tracks hundreds of millions of dollars flowing freely between big businesses and President Trump. He explains, in plain language, how Trump tried to translate power into profit, from the 2016 campaign to the ramp-up to the 2020 campaign.
Just because you turn the presidency into a business doesn’t necessarily mean you turn it into a good business. After Trump won the White House, profits plunged at certain properties, like the Doral golf resort in Miami. But the presidency also opened up new opportunities. Trump’s commercial and residential property portfolio morphed into a one-of-a-kind marketplace, through which anyone, anywhere, could pay the president of the United States. Hundreds of customers—including foreign governments, big businesses, and individual investors—obliged.
The president's disregard for norms sparked a trickle-down ethics crisis with no precedent in modern American history. Trump appointed an inner circle of centimillionaires and billionaires—including Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Wilbur Ross, and Carl Icahn—who came with their own conflict-ridden portfolios. Following the president’s lead, they trampled barriers meant to separate their financial holdings from their government roles.
White House, Inc. is a page-turning, hair-raising investigation into Trump and his team, who corrupted the U.S. presidency and managed to avoid accountability. Until now.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – VotingSmarter.org CEO/Founder Terry Crandall Interview
Oct 18, 2020
VotingSmarter.org CEO/Founder Terry Crandall Interview
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VotingSmarter is a new educational app which matches voters with their ideal candidates based on issue preferences rather than immutable characteristics or party affiliation. The app was designed to easily educate voters, and to decrease the frequency of voters going on “blind-votes” at the ballot box, because they often end up feeling like they’ve been “catfished” by politicians after election day.
Terry is an educator, an entrepreneur and a licensed California Realtor. He is the Co-founder and CEO of VotingSmarter, and unbiased voter education nonprofit who's “ dating app for politics” helps voters find their “political match” in a fair, fast and fun way. He has a passion for public policy, politics, public choice, and technology; and currently teaches economics at Loyola Marymount University. He has previously taught graduate and undergraduate economics and finance courses at Chapman University, The University of La Verne, California Baptist University, and California University for Management and Science. He has served on nonprofit boards, advises multiple startups, and provides expert testimony & consulting services. He is the father of twins and married to Bonnie Crandall, a financial adviser at Prudential Financial.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger by Matthew Yglesias
Oct 16, 2020
One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger by Matthew Yglesias
What would actually make America great: more people.
If the most challenging crisis in living memory has shown us anything, it’s that America has lost the will and the means to lead. We can’t compete with the huge population clusters of the global marketplace by keeping our population static or letting it diminish, or with our crumbling transit and unaffordable housing. The winner in the future world is going to have more—more ideas, more ambition, more utilization of resources, more people.
Exactly how many Americans do we need to win? According to Matthew Yglesias, one billion.
From one of our foremost policy writers, One Billion Americans is the provocative yet logical argument that if we aren’t moving forward, we’re losing. Vox founder Yglesias invites us to think bigger, while taking the problems of decline seriously. What really contributes to national prosperity should not be controversial: supporting parents and children, welcoming immigrants and their contributions, and exploring creative policies that support growth—like more housing, better transportation, improved education, revitalized welfare, and climate change mitigation. Drawing on examples and solutions from around the world, Yglesias shows not only that we can do this, but why we must.
Making the case for massive population growth with analytic rigor and imagination, One Billion Americans issues a radical but undeniable challenge: Why not do it all, and stay on top forever?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Matthew Yglesias co-founded Vox.com with Ezra Klein and Melissa Bell in 2014. He's currently a senior correspondent focused on politics and economic policy, and co-hosts "The Weeds" podcast twice a week. Before launching Vox, he wrote the Moneybox column for Slate and blogged for Think Progress, The Atlantic, TPM, and The American Prospect. Yglesias is the author of two books, most recently The Rent Is Too Damn High about the policy origins of the middle class housing affordability crisis in America. Yglesias was born and raised in New York City, but has lived in Washington DC since 2003.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – On Treason: A Citizen’s Guide to the Law by Carlton F. W. Larson
Oct 15, 2020
On Treason: A Citizen's Guide to the Law by Carlton F. W. Larson
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A concise, accessible, and engaging guide to the crime of treason, written by the nation’s foremost expert on the subject
Treason—the only crime specifically defined in the United States Constitution—is routinely described by judges as more heinous than murder. Today, the term is regularly tossed around by politicians and pundits on both sides of the aisle. But, as accusations of treason flood the news cycle, it is not always clear what the crime truly is, or when it should be prosecuted.
Carlton F. W. Larson, a scholar of constitutional law and legal history, takes us on a journey to understand the many subtleties of the Constitution’s definition of treason. With examples ranging from the medieval English Parliament to the accusations against Edward Snowden and Donald Trump, Larson brings to life not only the most notorious accused traitors, such as Benedict Arnold, Aaron Burr, and World War II’s “Tokyo Rose,” but also lesser-known figures, such as Hipolito Salazar, the only person ever executed by the federal government for treason, and Walter Allen, a labor union leader convicted of treason against the state of West Virginia in the early 1920s.
Grounded in over two decades of research, On Treason is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand the role of treason law in our constitutional democracy. With this brisk, clear look at the law’s history and meaning, Larson explains who is actually guilty and when—and readers won’t need a law degree to understand why.
CARLTON F.W. LARSON is a Martin Luther King, Jr., Professor of Law at the University of California, Davis, School of Law, where he teaches American constitutional law and English and American legal history. His scholarship has been cited by numerous federal and state courts and has been highlighted in The New York Times and many other publications. He is a frequent commentator for the national media on constitutional law issues and is the author of the books On Treason and The Trials of Allegiance (Oxford University Press, 2019).
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – You Can Go Home Now: A Novel by Michael Elias Interview
Oct 14, 2020
You Can Go Home Now: A Novel by Michael Elias Interview
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In this smart, relevant, unputdownable psychological thriller, a woman cop is on the hunt for a killer while battling violent secrets of her own.
“My name is Nina Karim. I am a single thirty-one-year-old woman who likes cats, Ryan Reynolds movies, beautiful sunsets, walking on a wintry beach holding hands with a tall, caring, lightly bearded third-wave feminist. Yeah, right.”
Nina is a tough Queens detective with a series of cold case homicides on her desk – men whose widows had the same alibi: they were living in Artemis, a battered women’s shelter, when their husbands were killed.
Nina goes undercover into Artemis. Though she is playing the victim, she’s anything but. Nina knows about violence and the bullies who rely on it because she’s experienced it in her own life.
In this heart-pounding thriller Nina confronts the violence of her own past in Artemis where she finds solidarity with a community of women who deal with abusive and lethal men in their own way.
For the women living in Artemis there is no absolute moral compass, there is the law and there is survival. And, for Nina, who became a cop so she could find the man who murdered her father, there is only revenge.
About Michael Elias
Michael Elias is an award-winning writer, actor and director who has written film, television, theatre and fiction.
His upcoming novel, You Can Go Home Now, is a timely and addictive psychological thriller featuring a female cop on the hunt for a killer while battling violent secrets of her own. The book will be published by HarperCollins in the U.S. and by Editions du Masque in France in June 2020. He is also the author of The Last Conquistador, published by Open Road Media.
Michael Elias was born and raised in upstate New York, moving to New York City after graduating from St. John's College in Annapolis to pursue a career in acting. He was a member of the Living Theatre (The Brig) and acted at The Judson Poets Theatre, La MaMa, and Caffé Chino. Elias transitioned to Hollywood and with Frank Shaw wrote the screenplay for The Frisco Kid starring Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford, then Envoyez les Violons with Eve Babitz and began a long partnership with Rich Eustis. Together, they wrote the screenplays for Serial, Young Doctors in Love and created Head of the Class a television series for ABC, partially based on Elias' experience as a high school teacher in New York City. Elias also worked with Steve Martin, a collaboration that included material for Martin's comedy albums, network TV specials, and the screenplay for The Jerk.
Elias wrote and directed Showtime's Lush Life with Forrest Whitaker and Jeff Goldblum. He was nominated for best Director at The Cable Ace Awards that year, and the TV movie has become a jazz film classic. His semi-autobiographical play about a small hotel in upstate New York was directed by Paul Mazursky, ran for four months in Los Angeles, with the LA Weekly naming The Catskill Sonata one of the best ten plays of the year.
Michael Elias lives in Los Angeles and Paris.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lutron Electronics, Inc. – Dimmers And Lighting Controls
Oct 14, 2020
Lutron Electronics, Inc. - Dimmers And Lighting Controls
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Lutron is a technology-centered and people-driven company. As a private corporation guided by our founder’s simple but profound Five Principles, Lutron has a long history of significant growth and smart innovations.
The Lutron story began in the late 1950s in Joel Spira’s makeshift lab in New York City.
A young physicist fascinated by the aesthetic manipulation of light, Spira commandeered the spare bedroom in the apartment he shared with his wife, Ruth, and set out to invent a solid-state device that would enable people to vary the intensity of the lights in their homes.
The very idea was radical. At that time, lighting control was a complicated and expensive affair, requiring bulky rheostats that used a lot of energy and generated a great deal of heat. Consequently, lighting controls were used primarily to dim stage lights in theaters. Most people would never think of having dimmers in their homes because they were just too difficult to install.
That all changed in 1959, when Spira emerged from his lab with a solid-state dimmer that could replace the light switch in a standard residential wallbox.
Spira’s key technical innovation had been to replace the rheostat with a thyristor. A thyristor is a type of transistor, which had been invented a few years earlier.
The substitution was effective because rheostats and thyristors worked in completely different ways. Rheostats dimmed lights by absorbing electrical energy into the rheostat, meaning that electricity was converted to heat in the rheostat rather than to light in the lamp. By comparison, thyristors dimmed the light by interrupting the power flowing to the lamp.
The use of a thyristor shrank the size of a dimmer until it could fit into a standard wallbox. Spira’s dimmer also generated much less heat than a rheostat and used much less energy.
By 1961, when Joel and Ruth Spira incorporated Lutron Electronics, they knew that lighting control could contribute to society in multiple ways. Dimmers were both elegant and useful, and they allowed people to control their lights as never before.
Dimmers were practical too. They saved energy, and the more you used them, the more energy they saved. With energy costs already going up, the Spiras believed that the energy-saving aspects of the new invention would ensure the long-term appeal of lighting controls.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics By Heather Lende
Oct 08, 2020
Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics Heather Lende
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The writer whom the Los Angeles Times calls “part Annie Dillard, part Anne Lamott” now brings us her quirky and compassionate account of holding local office.
Heather Lende was one of the thousands of women inspired to take a more active role in politics during the past few years. Though her entire campaign for assembly member in Haines, Alaska, cost less than $1,000, she won! But tiny, breathtakingly beautiful Haines—a place accessible from the nearest city, Juneau, only by boat or plane—isn’t the sleepy town that it appears to be: from a bitter debate about the expansion of the fishing boat harbor to the matter of how to stop bears from rifling through garbage on Main Street to the recall campaign that targeted three assembly members, including Lende, we witness the nitty-gritty of passing legislation, the lofty ideals of our republic, and how the polarizing national politics of our era play out in one small town.
With an entertaining cast of offbeat but relatable characters, Of Bears and Ballots is an inspirational tale about what living in a community really means, and what we owe one another.
The writer whom the Los Angeles Times calls “part Annie Dillard, part Anne Lamott” now brings us her quirky and compassionate account of holding local office.
Heather Lende was one of the thousands of women inspired to take a more active role in politics during the past few years. Though her entire campaign for assembly member in Haines, Alaska, cost less than $1,000, she won! But tiny, breathtakingly beautiful Haines—a place accessible from the nearest city, Juneau, only by boat or plane—isn’t the sleepy town that it appears to be: from a bitter debate about the expansion of the fishing boat harbor to the matter of how to stop bears from rifling through garbage on Main Street to the recall campaign that targeted three assembly members, including Lende, we witness the nitty-gritty of passing legislation, the lofty ideals of our republic, and how the polarizing national politics of our era play out in one small town.
With an entertaining cast of offbeat but relatable characters, Of Bears and Ballots is an inspirational tale about what living in a community really means, and what we owe one another.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 60 Stories About 30 Seconds: How I Got Away With Becoming a Pretty Big Commercial Director Without Losing My Soul (Or Maybe Just Part of It) by Bruce Van Dusen
Oct 06, 2020
60 Stories About 30 Seconds: How I Got Away With Becoming a Pretty Big Commercial Director Without Losing My Soul (Or Maybe Just Part of It) by Bruce Van Dusen
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You’ve probably seen more movies made by Bruce Van Dusen than any other director alive.
1977. New York City. Cool and crime-ridden, cheap and wild. Bruce Van Dusen shows up in town with a film degree and $150 to his name. He wants to make movies. So he does. The only ones anyone will pay him to make? Little ones. Thirty seconds long. Commercials. He has no idea what he’s doing and the money sucks. But he’s a director.
He quickly learns he has the two things he needs to succeed in the fickle world of commercial-making: a talent for telling short, emotional stories, and the hustle to fight for every job no matter how small. He still has no idea what he’s doing—not that anyone needs to know that. He just keeps making it up as he goes along.
He gets hired by a client on life support in the most depressing hospital in New York. Gets peed on by a lion. Abused by Charles Bronson. Explains peristalsis to a Tony winner. Makes a movie and goes to Sundance. Goes back to little movies when it bombs. Keeps hustling, shooting anything. Gets married, has kids. Pushes, shoves, survives. Gets divorced. Survives some more. Is an asshole, pays the price, finally learns when and how to be an asshole and becomes one of the industry’s stars.
Years go by and it’s not what he expected. It’s harder, weirder, and funnier. But it worked out. It worked out great, actually.
About Bruce Van Dusen
Bruce Van Dusen has directed over a thousand commercials, three movies and a documentary. Over the course of his career, all sorts of weird stuff happened to him. Maybe the weirdest was that he had a very productive, four-decade long career. And now he's written a book about it. 60 Stories About 30 Seconds comes out 9/15/20 from Post Hill/Simon & Schuster.
Van Dusen was born in Detroit and lives in New York City.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Trump Women: Part of the Deal by Nina Burleigh Interview
Oct 05, 2020
The Trump Women: Part of the Deal by Nina Burleigh Interview
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New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist, Nina Burleigh, explores “the stark details of the forces that shaped [Donald] Trump’s thinking about women” (The New York Times) in this comprehensive, provocative, and critical account of the six women who have been closest to Trump. Previously published as Golden Handcuffs.
Has any president in the history of the United States had a more fraught association with women than Donald Trump? He flagrantly cheated on all three of his wives, brushed off multiple accusations of sexual assault, publicly ogled his eldest daughter, bought the silence of a porn star and a Playmate, and proclaimed his now-infamous seduction technique: “grab ’em by the pussy.”
The Trump Women is a provocative and “comprehensive exposé” (Kirkus Reviews) of Trump’s relationship with the women who have been closest to him—his German-immigrant grandmother, Elizabeth, the uncredited founder of the Trump Organization; his Scottish-immigrant mother, Mary, who acquired a taste for wealth as a maid in the Andrew Carnegie mansion; his wives—Ivana, Marla, and Melania (the first and third of whom are immigrants); and his eldest daughter, Ivanka, groomed to take over the Trump brand from a young age. Also examined are Trump’s two older sisters, one of whom is a prominent federal judge; his often-overlooked younger daughter, Tiffany; his female employees; and those he calls “liars”—the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct.
Nina Burleigh is a New York Times best-selling author of six lively, acclaimed works of creative nonfiction. Her latest book, on Trump and women, was published in October 2018. She has written hundreds of works of journalism, essays and book reviews, on a wide array of topics including culture, politics, gender issues, science, and the environment.
Her books share a theme of examining the tension between belief and science, religion and rationality in post-Enlightenment life, including 1830s American politics, among post-revolutionary French scientists in Egypt, Cold War era CIA conspiracy theories, fake Biblical archaeology in Jerusalem today, and the role of faith versus science in an Italian courtroom. Two books explore the relationship between art, nature, history, and science. In Mirage, she told the story of the scientists and artists behind the first great study of modern Islam and ancient Egypt, Description de l'Egypte, a landmark work of art and publishing produced by the scientists who went to Egypt with Napoleon in 1800. Her book Unholy Business is a Maltese Falcon style crime caper about a gang of forgers accused of applying new technology to alter and sell archaeological relics.
A fellow of the Explorers Club, she has covered stories on six continents. She has published works about the Arctic and the Antarctic, the Amazon, where she wrote an essay about women, nature, and the human culture along the Amazon River in Peru and ayahuasca culture in Iquitos, posh Lagos, racism and rhino poaching in South Africa. She has written cover stories for Newsweek on Trump and Women, Trump as a tool of the New York billionaires, Trump and Evangelicals, Trump and the Law, Facebook and political big data mining, the #metoo movement, the melting of Antarctica, sea level rise in Florida, asteroid defense schemes and other current events.
She has judged the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards for nonfiction, and won several awards for her journalism and books. She was writer in residence at the Siena Art Institute in 2013 attached to the Above/Below Ground project with Mark Dion and Amy Yoes, including a symposium on the Art and Science of The Expedition. She was a Dora Maar Fellow in the arts in Menerbes, France, in 2014, where she worked on a novel. Mirage was selected by The New York Times as an editors' choice and won the Society of Women Educators' Award.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Presidents vs. the Press: The Endless Battle between the White House and the Media from the Founding Fathers to Fake News by Harold Holzer
Oct 04, 2020
The Presidents vs. the Press: The Endless Battle between the White House and the Media from the Founding Fathers to Fake News by Harold Holzer
An award-winning presidential historian offers an authoritative account of American presidents' attacks on our freedom of the press.
“The FAKE NEWS media,” Donald Trump has tweeted, “is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!” Has our free press ever faced as great a threat? Perhaps not—but the tension between presidents and journalists is as old as the republic itself.
Every president has been convinced of his own honesty and transparency; every reporter who has covered the White House beat has believed with equal fervency that his or her journalistic rigor protects the country from danger. Our first president, George Washington, was also the first to grouse about his treatment in the newspapers, although he kept his complaints private. Subsequent chiefs like John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Barack Obama were not so reticent, going so far as to wield executive power to overturn press freedoms, and even to prosecute journalists.
Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to actively manage the stable of reporters who followed him, doling out information, steering coverage, and squashing stories that interfered with his agenda. It was a strategy that galvanized TR’s public support, but the lesson was lost on Woodrow Wilson, who never accepted reporters into his inner circle. Franklin Roosevelt transformed media relations forever, holding more than a thousand presidential press conferences and harnessing the new power of radio, at times bypassing the press altogether. John F. Kennedy excelled on television and charmed reporters to hide his personal life, while Richard Nixon was the first to cast the press as a public enemy. From the days of newsprint and pamphlets to the rise of Facebook and Twitter, each president has harnessed the media, whether intentional or not, to imprint his own character on the office.
In this remarkable new history, acclaimed scholar Harold Holzer examines the dual rise of the American presidency and the media that shaped it. From Washington to Trump, he chronicles the disputes and distrust between these core institutions that define the United States of America, revealing that the essence of their confrontation is built into the fabric of the nation.
About Harold Holzer
Harold Holzer, one of the country's leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era, serves as chairman of the Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation. He has authored, co-authored, and edited forty-two books, including Emancipating Lincoln, Lincoln at Cooper Union, and three award-winning books for young readers: Father Abraham: Lincoln and His Sons, The President Is Shot!, and Abraham Lincoln, the Writer. His awards include the Lincoln Prize and the National Humanities Medal. He lives in New York City.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Didn’t See That Coming: Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart by Rachel Hollis
Oct 03, 2020
Didn't See That Coming: Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart by Rachel Hollis
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Fear. Grief. Loss. Betrayal. Rachel Hollis has felt all those things, and she knows you have too. Now, she takes you to the other side.
With her signature humor, heartfelt honesty, and intimate true-life stories, number one New York Times best-selling author Rachel Hollis shows listeners how to seize difficult moments for the learning experiences they are and the value and growth they provide.
Rachel Hollis sees you. As the millions who read her number one New York Times best sellers Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing, attend her RISE conferences and follow her on social media know, she also wants to see you transform.
When it comes to the “hard seasons” of life - the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job - transformation seems impossible when grief and uncertainty dominate your days. Especially when, as Didn’t See that Coming reveals, no one asks to have their future completely rearranged for them. But, as Rachel writes, it is up to you how you come through your pain - you can come through changed for the better, having learned and grown, or stuck in place where your identity becomes rooted in what hurt you.
To Rachel, a life well-lived is one of purpose, focused only on the essentials. This is a small book about big feelings: Inspirational, aspirational, and an anchor that shows that darkness can co-exist with the beautiful.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Perfect Fascist: A Story of Love, Power, and Morality in Mussolini’s Italy by Victoria De Grazia
Oct 02, 2020
The Perfect Fascist: A Story of Love, Power, and Morality in Mussolini’s Italy by Victoria De Grazia
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“As Fellini did in film, The Perfect Fascist takes us into the dark and complicated heart of Italian fascism…It is an extraordinary story that illuminates the ways in which the all-consuming nature of fascism distorted Italian society and destroyed the lives of individuals. I could not put it down.”
―Margaret MacMillan, author of Paris 1919
“With lyrical precision, The Perfect Fascist reveals how ideology corrupts the truth, how untrammeled ambition destroys the soul, and how the vanity of white male supremacy distorts emotion, making even love a matter of state.”
―Sonia Purnell, author of A Woman of No Importance
Through the story of one exemplary fascist―a war hero turned commander of Mussolini’s Black Shirts―the award-winning author of How Fascism Ruled Women reveals how the personal became political in the fascist quest for manhood and power.
When Attilio Teruzzi, Mussolini’s handsome political enforcer, married a rising young American opera star, his good fortune seemed settled. The wedding was a carefully stage-managed affair, capped with a blessing by Mussolini himself. Yet only three years later, after being promoted to commander of the Black Shirts, Teruzzi renounced his wife. In fascist Italy, a Catholic country with no divorce law, he could only dissolve the marriage by filing for an annulment through the medieval procedures of the Church Court. The proceedings took an ominous turn when Mussolini joined Hitler: Lilliana Teruzzi was Jewish, and fascist Italy would soon introduce its first race laws.
The Perfect Fascist pivots from the intimate story of a tempestuous seduction and inconvenient marriage―brilliantly reconstructed through family letters and court records―to a riveting account of Mussolini’s rise and fall. It invites us to see in the vain, loyal, lecherous, and impetuous Attilio Teruzzi, a decorated military officer, an exemplar of fascism’s New Man. Why did he abruptly discard the woman he had so eagerly courted? And why, when the time came to find another partner, did he choose another Jewish woman as his would-be wife? In Victoria de Grazia’s engrossing account, we see him vacillating between the will of his Duce and the dictates of his heart.
De Grazia’s landmark history captures the seductive appeal of fascism and shows us how, in his moral pieties and intimate betrayals, his violence and opportunism, Teruzzi is a forefather of the illiberal politicians of today.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Jason Fung Interview The Obesity Code & The Complete Guide To Fasting Books
Oct 01, 2020
Dr. Jason Fung Interview The Obesity Code & The Complete Guide To Fasting Books
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The landmark book from New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Jason Fung, one of the world's leading experts on intermittent fasting for weight-loss and longevity, whose 5-step plan has helped thousands of people lose weight and achieve lasting health.
“Not only full of insights but also surprisingly funny. Read it to understand why the world became fat, how to reverse the epidemic—and how to stay thin yourself.”
—Andreas Eenfeldt, MD, Founder of dietdoctor.com
Everything you believe about how to lose weight is wrong. Weight gain and obesity are driven by hormones—in everyone—and only by understanding the effects of insulin and insulin resistance can we achieve lasting weight loss.
In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original, robust theory of obesity that provides startling insights into proper nutrition. In addition to his five basic steps, a set of lifelong habits that will improve your health and control your insulin levels, Dr. Fung explains how to use intermittent fasting to break the cycle of insulin resistance and reach a healthy weight—for good.
Author of the international bestsellers The Diabetes Code and The Obesity Code Dr. Jason Fung returns with an eye-opening biography of cancer in which he offers a radical new paradigm for understanding cancer—and issues a call to action for reducing risk moving forward.
Our understanding of cancer is slowly undergoing a revolution, allowing for the development of more effective treatments. For the first time ever, the death rate from cancer is showing a steady decline . . . but the “War on Cancer” has hardly been won.
In The Cancer Code, Dr. Jason Fung offers a revolutionary new understanding of this invasive, often fatal disease—what it is, how it manifests, and why it is so challenging to treat. In this rousing narrative, Dr. Fung identifies the medical community’s many missteps in cancer research—in particular, its focus on genetics, or what he terms the “seed” of cancer, at the expense of examining the “soil,” or the conditions under which cancer flourishes. Dr. Fung—whose groundbreaking work in the treatment of obesity and diabetes has won him international acclaim—suggests that the primary disease pathway of cancer is caused by the dysregulation of insulin. In fact, obesity and type 2 diabetes significantly increase an individual’s risk of cancer.
In this accessible read, Dr. Fung provides a new paradigm for dealing with cancer, with recommendations for what we can do to create a hostile soil for this dangerous seed. One such strategy is intermittent fasting, which reduces blood glucose, lowering insulin levels. Another, eliminating intake of insulin-stimulating foods, such as sugar and refined carbohydrates.
For hundreds of years, cancer has been portrayed as a foreign invader we’ve been powerless to stop. By reshaping our view of cancer as an internal uprising of our own healthy cells, we can begin to take back control. The seed of cancer may exist in all of us, but the power to change the soil is in our hands.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Churchill Complex: The Curse of Being Special, from Winston and FDR to Trump and Brexit by Ian Buruma
Sep 30, 2020
The Churchill Complex: The Curse of Being Special, from Winston and FDR to Trump and Brexit by Ian Buruma
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From one of its keenest observers, a brilliant, witty journey through the "Special Relationship" between Britain and America that has done so much to shape the world, from World War II to Brexit.
It's impossible to understand the last 75 years of American history, through to Trump and Brexit, without understanding the Anglo-American relationship, and specifically the bonds between presidents and prime ministers. FDR of course had Churchill; JFK famously had Macmillan, his consigliere during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Reagan found his ideological soul mate in Thatcher, and George W. Bush found his fellow believer, in religion and in war, in Tony Blair. And now, of course, it is impossible to understand the populist uprising in either country, from 2016 to the present, without reference to Trump and Boris Johnson, though ironically, they are also the key to understanding the special relationship's demise.
There are few things more certain in politics than that at some point, facing a threat to national security, a leader will evoke Winston Churchill to stand for brave leadership (and Neville Chamberlain to represent craven weakness). As Ian Buruma shows, in his dazzling short tour de force of storytelling and analysis, the mantle has in fact only grown more oppressive as nuanced historical understanding fades and is replaced by shallow myth. Absurd as it is to presume to say what Churchill would have thought about any current event, it's relatively certain he would have been horrified by the Iraq War and Brexit, to name two episodes dense with "Finest Hour" analogizing.
But The Churchill Complex is much more than a reflection on the weight of Churchill's legacy and its misuses. At its heart is a series of shrewd and absorbing character studies of the president-prime minster dyads, which in Ian Buruma's gifted hands serve as a master class in politics, diplomacy and abnormal psychology. It's never been a relationship of equals: from Churchill's desperate cajoling and conniving to keep FDR on side in the war on, British prime ministers have put much more stock in the relationship than their US counterparts did. For England, resigned to the loss of its once-great empire and the diminishment of its power, its close kinship to the world's greatest superpower would give it continued relevance, and serve as leverage to keep continental Europe in its place. As Buruma shows, this was almost always fool's gold. And now, even as the links between the Brexit vote and the 2016 US election are coming into sharper focus, the Anglo-American alliance has floundered on the rocks of the isolationism that is one of 2016's signal legacies. The Churchill Complex may not have a happy ending, but as with Ian Buruma's other works, piercing lucidity and elegant prose is its own form of lasting comfort.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser
Sep 29, 2020
Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser
What story would Eve have told about picking the apple? Why is Pandora blamed for opening the box? And what about the fate of Cassandra who was blessed with knowing the future but cursed so that no one believed her? What if women had been the storytellers?
Elizabeth Lesser believes that if women’s voices had been equally heard and respected throughout history, humankind would have followed different hero myths and guiding stories—stories that value caretaking, champion compassion, and elevate communication over vengeance and violence.
Cassandra Speaks is about the stories we tell and how those stories become the culture. It’s about the stories we still blindly cling to, and the ones that cling to us: the origin tales, the guiding myths, the religious parables, the literature and films and fairy tales passed down through the centuries about women and men, power and war, sex and love, and the values we live by. Stories written mostly by men with lessons and laws for all of humanity. We have outgrown so many of them, and still they endure. This book is about what happens when women are the storytellers too—when we speak from our authentic voices, when we flex our values, when we become protagonists in the tales we tell about what it means to be human.
Lesser has walked two main paths in her life—the spiritual path and the feminist one—paths that sometimes cross but sometimes feel at cross-purposes. Cassandra Speaks is her extraordinary merging of the two. The bestselling author of Broken Open and Marrow, Lesser is a beloved spiritual writer, as well as a leading feminist thinker. In this book she gives equal voice to the cool water of her meditative self and the fire of her feminist self. With her trademark gifts of both humor and insight, she offers a vision that transcends the either/or ideologies on both sides of the gender debate.
Brilliantly structured into three distinct parts, Part One explores how history is carried forward through the stories a culture tells and values, and what we can do to balance the scales. Part Two looks at women and power and expands what it means to be courageous, daring, and strong. And Part Three offers “A Toolbox for Inner Strength.” Lesser argues that change in the culture starts with inner change, and that no one—woman or man—is immune to the corrupting influence of power. She provides inner tools to help us be both strong-willed and kind-hearted.
Cassandra Speaks is a beautifully balanced synthesis of storytelling, memoir, and cultural observation. Women, men and all people will find themselves in the pages of this book, and will come away strengthened, opened, and ready to work together to create a better world for all people.
ELIZABETH LESSER is the author of several bestselling books, including Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow and Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most. Her newest book Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes will be released September 15th. She is the cofounder of Omega Institute, recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences in wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change. She has given two popular TED talks, and is one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100, a collection of a hundred leaders who are using their voices and talent to elevate humanity.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pelosi by Molly Ball Interview
Sep 28, 2020
Pelosi by Molly Ball Interview
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
An intimate, fresh perspective on the most powerful woman in American political history, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, by award-winning political journalist Molly Ball
She’s the iconic leader who puts Donald Trump in his place, the woman with the toughness to take on a lawless president and defend American democracy. Ever since the Democrats took back the House in the 2018 midterm elections, Nancy Pelosi has led the opposition with strategic mastery and inimitable elan. It’s a remarkable comeback for the veteran politician who for years was demonized by the right and taken for granted by many in her own party―even though, as speaker under President Barack Obama, she deserves much of the credit for epochal liberal accomplishments from universal access to health care to saving the US economy from collapse, from reforming Wall Street to allowing gay people to serve openly in the military. How did an Italian grandmother in four-inch heels become the greatest legislator since LBJ?
Ball’s nuanced, page-turning portrait takes readers inside the life and times of this historic and underappreciated figure. Based on exclusive interviews with the Speaker and deep background reporting, Ball shows Pelosi through a thoroughly modern lens to explain how this extraordinary woman has met her moment.
Molly Ball was a staff writer for The Atlantic, where she was a leading voice in the magazine’s coverage of U.S. politics, and a CNN political analyst.
Ball has been awarded the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting, the Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award, the Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism, and the Lee Walczak Award for Political Analysis for her coverage of political campaigns and issues. Ball previously reported for Politico, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and the Las Vegas Sun. She has worked for newspapers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Cambodia, as well as the New York Times and the Washington Post. She is a graduate of Yale University and was a 2009 recipient of the Knight-Wallace journalism fellowship at the University of Michigan. In 2007, she won $100,000 on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."
Ball grew up in Idaho and Colorado. She lives in Virginia with her husband and three children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right by Anne Nelson
Sep 27, 2020
Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right by Anne Nelson
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In 1981, emboldened by Ronald Reagan's election, a group of some fifty Republican operatives, evangelicals, oil barons, and gun lobbyists met in a Washington suburb to coordinate their attack on civil liberties and the social safety net. These men and women called their coalition the Council for National Policy. Over four decades, this elite club has become a strategic nerve center for channeling money and mobilizing votes behind the scenes. Its secretive membership rolls represent a high-powered roster of fundamentalists, oligarchs, and their allies, from Oliver North, Ed Meese, and Tim LaHaye in the Council's early days to Kellyanne Conway, Ralph Reed, Tony Perkins, and the DeVos and Mercer families today.
In Shadow Network, award-winning author and media analyst Anne Nelson chronicles this astonishing history and illuminates the coalition's key figures and their tactics. She traces how the collapse of American local journalism laid the foundation for the Council for National Policy's information war and listens in on the hardline broadcasting its members control. And she reveals how the group has collaborated with the Koch brothers to outfit Radical Right organizations with state-of-the-art apps and a shared pool of captured voter data - outmaneuvering the Democratic Party in a digital arms race whose result has yet to be decided.
In a time of stark and growing threats to our most valued institutions and democratic freedoms, Shadow Network is essential reading
Anne Nelson is an award-winning author and playwright who has written extensively about human rights and the defiance of totalitarian regimes. Her most recent work is "Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right." Her previous book, "Suzanne's Children: A Daring Rescue in Nazi Paris", a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, was published in eight countries. "Red Orchestra: The Story of the Berlin Underground and the Circle of Friends Who Resisted Hitler" (2009) was named Editor's Choice by the New York Times Book Review. She is also the author of "Murder Under Two Flags: The US, Puerto Rico, and the Cerro Maravilla Cover-up."
Her play "The Guys," which premiered in 2001 with Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray, has been produced in all 50 states and 15 countries. Her screenplay of "The Guys" was produced as a feature film starring Sigourney Weaver and Anthony LaPaglia. Her play "Savages," an exploration of military occupation, was described by the New Yorker as a work of "lacerating beauty."
Nelson's writing has been published in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harper's, and she has appeared on CBS "Sunday Morning" and The PBS "Newshour," as well as the BBC, CBC and NPR. She has received the Livingston Award for International Journalism, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a Bellagio Fellowship. Nelson is a graduate of Yale University and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She is a research fellow at the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs in New York City.
Nelson lectures frequently on human rights, authoritarian regimes, and the role of the media.
She is represented by Ethan Bassoff of the Ross Yoon Agency, and Authors Unbound speaker agency.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Constructive Conversation with Dr. Ashlee and Dr. Chatters: Privilege, Awareness and Journey Toward Advocacy
Sep 27, 2020
A Constructive Conversation with Dr. Ashlee and Dr. Chatters: Privilege, Awareness and Journey Toward Advocacy
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump by Peter Strzok
Sep 24, 2020
Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump by Peter Strzok
“This is the book I have been waiting for.”—Rachel Maddow
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | The FBI veteran behind the Russia investigation draws on decades of experience hunting foreign agents in the United States to lay bare the threat posed by President Trump.
“Peter Strzok is the FBI agent who started it all.”—David Martin, CBS Sunday Morning
When he opened the FBI investigation into Russia’s election interference, Peter Strzok had already spent more than two decades defending the United States against foreign threats. His career in counterintelligence ended shortly thereafter, when the Trump administration used his private expression of political opinions to force him out of the Bureau in August 2018. But by that time, Strzok had seen more than enough to convince him that the commander in chief had fallen under the sway of America’s adversary in the Kremlin.
In Compromised, Strzok draws on lessons from a long career—from his role in the Russian illegals case that inspired The Americans to his service as lead FBI agent on the Mueller investigation—to construct a devastating account of foreign influence at the highest levels of our government. And he grapples with a question that should concern every U.S. citizen: When a president appears to favor personal and Russian interests over those of our nation, has he become a national security threat?
Author
Peter Strzok is the former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence and a 22-year veteran of the Bureau. He served as one of the original case agents for the Russian couple who inspired the TV series The Americans, and he has investigated a range of other high-profile cases, from WikiLeaks to the 9/11 hijackings to Hillary Clinton's private email server. He was selected to head the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign and worked with Robert Mueller as a leader of the FBI's efforts in creating the Special Counsel's Office. Also a veteran of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division, he is the recipient of the FBI's highest investigative honor, the Director's Award for Excellence. He lives in Virginia with his family.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future by Chris Whipple
Sep 24, 2020
The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future by Chris Whipple
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Gatekeepers, a remarkable, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to run the world’s most powerful intelligence agency, and how the CIA is often a crucial counterforce against presidents threatening to overstep the powers of their office.
Only eleven men and one woman are alive today who have made the life-and-death decisions that come with running the world’s most powerful and influential intelligence service. With unprecedented, deep access to nearly all these individuals plus several of their predecessors, Chris Whipple tells the story of an agency that answers to the United States president alone, but whose activities—spying, espionage, and covert action—take place on every continent. At pivotal moments, the CIA acts as a brake on rogue presidents, starting in the mid-seventies with DCI Richard Helms’s refusal to conceal Richard Nixon’s criminality and continuing to the present as the actions of a CIA whistleblower have ignited impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump.
Since its inception in 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency has been a powerful player on the world stage, operating largely in the shadows to protect American interests. For The Spymasters, Whipple conducted extensive, exclusive interviews with nearly every living CIA director, pulling back the curtain on the world’s elite spy agencies and showing how the CIA partners—or clashes—with counterparts in Britain, France, Germany, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. Topics covered in the book include attempts by presidents to use the agency for their own ends; simmering problems in the Middle East and Asia; rogue nuclear threats; and cyberwarfare.
A revelatory, behind-the-scenes look, The Spymasters recounts seven decades of CIA activity and elicits predictions about the issues--and threats—that will engage the attention of future operatives and analysts. Including eye-opening interviews with George Tenet, John Brennan, Leon Panetta, and David Petraeus, as well as those who’ve just recently departed the agency, this is a timely, essential, and important contribution to current events.
About Chris Whipple
Chris Whipple is an acclaimed writer, documentary filmmaker, and speaker. He is the author of the upcoming book, 'The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future,' to be published by Scribner on September 15, 2020. Highly anticipated, 'The Spymasters' is the most thorough and illuminating portrait ever of America's CIA directors--based on extensive interviews with the directors themselves--those upon whom the country depends to prevent another Pearl Harbor, 9/11, or deadly pandemic. Epic in scope, spanning seven decades of intelligence gathering, espionage and covert warfare, and intimate in detail, featuring indelible portraits of the directors, this is the definitive story of the men--and, currently, the woman--who keep the secrets.
Whipple's previous book, 'The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency,' was a critically acclaimed, New York Times bestseller. The first in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the men who have been the president's closest advisers, 'The Gatekeepers' was named by both Amazon and Apple as one of their "best books of the year." The Huffington Post compared it to "classic works by Richard Neustadt, Theodore White and other White House chroniclers."
A frequent guest on MSNBC and CNN, Whipple has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Politico, the Daily Beast, and many other publications. He is the chief executive officer of CCWHIP Productions, and executive producer of the Showtime film, 'The Spymasters: CIA in the Crosshairs.' Whipple was educated at Deerfield Academy and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in history from Yale College.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Chuck DeGroat
Sep 23, 2020
When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Chuck DeGroat
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Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches? We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. It's easy to throw the term around and diagnose others from afar. But what is narcissism, really? And how does it infiltrate the church? Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, as well as those wounded by narcissistic leaders and systems, for over twenty years. He knows firsthand the devastation narcissism leaves in its wake and how insidious and painful it is. In When Narcissism Comes to Church, DeGroat takes a close look at narcissism, not only in ministry leaders but also in church systems. He offers compassion and hope for those affected by its destructive power and imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects. DeGroat also offers hope for narcissists themselves―not by any shortcut, but by the long, slow road of genuine recovery, possible only through repentance and trust in the humble gospel of Jesus.
About Chuck DeGroat
Chuck DeGroat is Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary, MI, and Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. He is an author, speaker, consultant, and therapist. Chuck is married to Sara and has two teenage daughters.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist by Clarissa Ward
Sep 22, 2020
On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist by Clarissa Ward
The recipient of multiple Peabody and Murrow awards, Clarissa Ward is a world-renowned conflict reporter. In this strange age of crisis where there really is no front line, she has moved from one hot zone to the next. With multiple assignments in Syria, Egypt, and Afghanistan, Ward, who speaks seven languages, has been based in Baghdad, Beirut, Beijing, and Moscow. She has seen and documented the violent remaking of the world at close range. With her deep empathy, Ward finds a way to tell the hardest stories. On All Fronts is the riveting account of Ward’s singular career and of journalism in this age of extremism.
Following a privileged but lonely childhood, Ward found her calling as an international war correspondent in the aftermath of 9/11. From her early days in the field, she was embedding with marines at the height of the Iraq War and was soon on assignment all over the globe. But nowhere does Ward make her mark more than in war-torn Syria, which she has covered extensively with courage and compassion. From her multiple stints entrenched with Syrian rebels to her deep investigations into the Western extremists who are drawn to ISIS, Ward has covered Bashar al-Assad’s reign of terror without fear. In 2018, Ward rose to new heights at CNN and had a son. Suddenly, she was doing this hardest of jobs with a whole new perspective.
On All Fronts is the unforgettable story of one extraordinary journalist—and of a changing world.
Clarissa Ward is CNN's chief international correspondent based in London.
For more than 15 years Ward has reported from front lines across the world from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen to Ukraine to Georgia -- during the Russian incursion in 2008 -- and Iran.
Named 2019 Reporter/Correspondent of the Year by the Gracies, she is the author of the upcoming book, 'On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist' (Penguin Press), that details her singular career as a conflict reporter and how she has documented the violent remaking of the world from close range.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World but Failed Its People by Jared Yates Sexton
Sep 20, 2020
American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World but Failed Its People by Jared Yates Sexton
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From writer and political analyst Jared Yates Sexton comes a journey through the history of the United States, from the nation’s founding to the twenty-first century, which examines and debunks the American myths we've always told ourselves.
In recent years, Americans have faced a deluge of horrifying developments in politics and culture: stolen elections, fascist rallies, families torn apart and locked away. A common refrain erupts at each new atrocity: This isn't who we are.
In American Rule, Jared Yates Sexton upends those convenient fictions by laying bare the foundational myths at the heart of our collective American imagination. From the very origins of this nation, Americans in power have abused and subjugated others; enabling that corruption are the many myths of American exceptionalism and steadfast values, which are fed to the public and repeated across generations. Working through each era of American growth and change, Sexton weaves together the origins and perpetuation of these narratives still in the public memory, and the acts we have chosen to forget.
Stirring, deeply researched, and disturbingly familiar, American Rule is a call to examine our own misconceptions of what it means, and has always meant, to be an American.
About Jared Yates Sexton
Jared Yates Sexton is an author and political analyst whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Republic, The Daily Beast, Newsweek, Politico, and elsewhere. He is the author of three books of short fiction, a novel, The People Are Going To Rise Like The Waters Upon Your Shore: A Story of American Rage, an examination of the 2016 Presidential Election, The Man They Wanted Me To Be: Toxic Masculinity and a Crisis of Our Own Making, a dissection of American masculinity, and, most recently, American Rule: How A Nation Conquered The World But Failed Its People, published by Dutton/Penguin-Random House.
Currently he serves as an associate professor of writing at Georgia Southern University and is the co-host of The Muckrake Podcast.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rigged: America, Russia, and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference by David Shimer
Sep 19, 2020
Rigged: America, Russia, and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference by David Shimer
The definitive history of the covert struggle between Russia and America to influence elections, why the threat to American democracy is greater than ever in 2020, and what we can do about it.
Russia's interference in 2016 marked only the latest chapter of a hidden and revelatory history. In Rigged, David Shimer tells the sweeping story of covert electoral interference past and present. He exposes decades of secret operations--by the KGB, the CIA, and Vladimir Putin's Russia--to shape electoral outcomes, melding deep historical research with groundbreaking interviews with more than 130 key players, from leading officials in both the Trump and Obama administrations, to CIA and NSA directors, to a former KGB general.
What Americans should make of Russia's attack in 2016 is still hotly debated, even after the Mueller report and years of media coverage. Shimer shows that Putin's operation was, in fact, a continuation of an ongoing struggle, using familiar weapons radically enhanced by new technology. Throughout history and in 2016, both Russian and American operations achieved their greatest success by influencing the way voters think, rather than tampering with actual vote tallies.
Casting aside partisanship and sensationalism, Rigged reveals new details about what Russia achieved in 2016, how the Obama administration responded, and why Putin has also been interfering covertly in elections across the globe in recent years, while American presidents have largely refrained from doing so. Shimer also makes disturbingly clear that this type of intrusion can be used to harm Democrats and Republicans alike. Russia's central aim is to undermine and disrupt our democracy, to the detriment of all Americans.
Understanding 2016 as one battle in a much longer war is essential to understanding the critical threat currently posed to America's electoral sovereignty and how to defend against it. Illuminating how the lessons of the past can be used to protect our democracy in the future, Rigged is an essential book for readers of every political persuasion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DAVID SHIMER is a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and an Associate Fellow at Yale University. His reporting and analysis have appeared in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Washington Post, and Foreign Affairs. He is pursuing a doctorate in international relations at the University of Oxford as a Marshall Scholar, and he received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in history from Yale University.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers by Eric Weiner
Sep 18, 2020
The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers by Eric Weiner
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The New York Times bestselling author of The Geography of Bliss embarks on a rollicking intellectual journey, following in the footsteps of history’s greatest thinkers and showing us how each—from Epicurus to Gandhi, Thoreau to Beauvoir—offers practical and spiritual lessons for today’s unsettled times.
We turn to philosophy for the same reasons we travel: to see the world from a different perspective, to unearth hidden beauty, and to find new ways of being. We want to learn how to embrace wonder. Face regrets. Sustain hope.
Eric Weiner combines his twin passions for philosophy and global travel in a pilgrimage that uncovers surprising life lessons from great thinkers around the world, from Rousseau to Nietzsche, Confucius to Simone Weil. Traveling by train (the most thoughtful mode of transport), he journeys thousands of miles, making stops in Athens, Delhi, Wyoming, Coney Island, Frankfurt, and points in between to reconnect with philosophy’s original purpose: teaching us how to lead wiser, more meaningful lives. From Socrates and ancient Athens to Simone de Beauvoir and twentieth-century Paris, Weiner’s chosen philosophers and places provide important signposts as we navigate today’s chaotic times.
In The Socrates Express, Weiner invites us to voyage alongside him on his life-changing pursuit of wisdom and discovery as he attempts to find answers to our most vital questions.
Eric Weiner is author of the New York Times bestsellers The Geography of Bliss and The Geography of Genius, as well as the critically acclaimed Man Seeks God and, his latest book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers. A former foreign correspondent for NPR, he has reported from more than three dozen countries. His work has appeared in the New Republic, The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, and the anthology "Best American Travel Writing." He lives in Silver Spring, MD with his wife and daughter.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sex with Presidents: The Ins and Outs of Love and Lust in the White House by Eleanor Herman
Sep 16, 2020
Sex with Presidents: The Ins and Outs of Love and Lust in the White House by Eleanor Herman
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In this fascinating work of popular history, the New York Times bestselling author of Sex with Kings and The Royal Art of Poison uncovers the bedroom secrets of American presidents and explores the surprising ways voters have reacted to their leaders’ sex scandals.
While Americans have a reputation for being strait-laced, many of the nation’s leaders have been anything but puritanical. Alexander Hamilton had a steamy affair with a blackmailing prostitute. John F. Kennedy swam nude with female staff in the White House swimming pool. Is it possible the qualities needed to run for president—narcissism, a thirst for power, a desire for importance—go hand in hand with a tendency to sexual misdoing?
In this entertaining and eye-opening book, Eleanor Herman revisits some of the sex scandals that have rocked the nation's capital and shocked the public, while asking the provocative questions: does rampant adultery show a lack of character or the stamina needed to run the country? Or perhaps both? While Americans have judged their leaders' affairs harshly compared to other nations, did they mostly just hate being lied to? And do they now clearly care more about issues other than a politician’s sex life?
What is sex like with the most powerful man in the world? Is it better than with your average Joe? And when America finally elects a female president, will she, too, have sexual escapades in the Oval Office?
Eleanor Herman is the New York Times best-selling author of Sex with Kings and Sex with the Queen, non-fiction works on the love lives of European royals through the centuries;Mistress of the Vatican, the biography of a woman who ran the Catholic Church in the 17th century for her reputed lover, Pope Innocent; and King Peggy, the true story of a Washington, DC secretary who became a king of Ghana. In 2015 her first YA novel came out. Legacy of Kings, Blood of Gods and Royals is the first of four books on the adventures of Alexander the Great at sixteen. It has been optioned by the WB network for a TV series. She has appeared on the National Geographic Channel, The History Channel, and the American Heroes Channel to comment about historical matters.
Eleanor is so immersed in the past she is sometimes surprised to find herself in the present. She lives in McLean, VA with her husband, four rescue cats, and a dog, and sneaks out to the movies periodically, not to see the movie, but actually to eat the hot buttered popcorn.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom by Katherine Eban
Sep 16, 2020
Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom by Katherine Eban
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2019
New York Public Library Best Books of 2019
Kirkus Reviews Best Health and Science Books of 2019
Science Friday Best Books of 2019
New postscript by the author
From an award-winning journalist, an explosive narrative investigation of the generic drug boom that reveals fraud and life-threatening dangers on a global scale—The Jungle for pharmaceuticals
Many have hailed the widespread use of generic drugs as one of the most important public-health developments of the twenty-first century. Today, almost 90 percent of our pharmaceutical market is comprised of generics, the majority of which are manufactured overseas. We have been reassured by our doctors, our pharmacists and our regulators that generic drugs are identical to their brand-name counterparts, just less expensive. But is this really true?
Katherine Eban’s Bottle of Lies exposes the deceit behind generic-drug manufacturing—and the attendant risks for global health. Drawing on exclusive accounts from whistleblowers and regulators, as well as thousands of pages of confidential FDA documents, Eban reveals an industry where fraud is rampant, companies routinely falsify data, and executives circumvent almost every principle of safe manufacturing to minimize cost and maximize profit, confident in their ability to fool inspectors. Meanwhile, patients unwittingly consume medicine with unpredictable and dangerous effects.
The story of generic drugs is truly global. It connects middle America to China, India, sub-Saharan Africa and Brazil, and represents the ultimate litmus test of globalization: what are the risks of moving drug manufacturing offshore, and are they worth the savings?
A decade-long investigation with international sweep, high-stakes brinkmanship and big money at its core, Bottle of Lies reveals how the world’s greatest public-health innovation has become one of its most astonishing swindles.
About Katherine Eban
Katherine Eban, an investigative journalist, is a Fortune magazine contributor and Andrew Carnegie fellow. Her narrative, deeply reported articles on pharmaceutical counterfeiting, gun trafficking, and coercive interrogations by the CIA, have won international attention and numerous awards. She lectures frequently on the topic of pharmaceutical integrity. Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom, which she worked on for five years and reported on four continents, is her second book. Educated at Brown University and Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar, she lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two daughters and Newfoundland dog Romeo.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Infinite Desire for Growth by Daniel Cohen
Sep 14, 2020
The Infinite Desire for Growth by Daniel Cohen
Why society’s expectation of economic growth is no longer realistic
Economic growth--and the hope of better things to come—is the religion of the modern world. Yet its prospects have become bleak, with crashes following booms in an endless cycle. In the United States, eighty percent of the population has seen no increase in purchasing power over the last thirty years and the situation is not much better elsewhere. The Infinite Desire for Growth spotlights the obsession with wanting more, and the global tensions that have arisen as a result. Amid finite resources, increasing populations, environmental degradation, and political unrest, the quest for new social and individual goals has never been so critical.
Leading economist Daniel Cohen provides a whirlwind tour of the history of economic growth, from the early days of civilization to modern times, underscoring what is so unsettling today. The new digital economy is establishing a "zero-cost" production model, inexpensive software is taking over basic tasks, and years of exploiting the natural world have begun to backfire with deadly consequences. Working hard no longer guarantees social inclusion or income. Drawing on economics, anthropology, and psychology, and thinkers ranging from Rousseau to Keynes and Easterlin, Cohen examines how a future less dependent on material gain might be considered and, how, in a culture of competition, individual desires might be better attuned to the greater needs of society.
At a time when wanting what we haven't got has become an obsession, The Infinite Desire for Growth explores the ways we might reinvent, for the twenty-first century, the old ideal of social progress.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism by Katherine Stewart
Sep 13, 2020
The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism by Katherine Stewart
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For too long the Religious Right has masqueraded as a social movement preoccupied with a number of cultural issues, such as abortion and same-sex marriage. In her deeply reported investigation, Katherine Stewart reveals a disturbing truth: this is a political movement that seeks to gain power and to impose its vision on all of society. America’s religious nationalists aren’t just fighting a culture war, they are waging a political war on the norms and institutions of American democracy.
Stewart pulls back the curtain on the inner workings and leading personalities of a movement that has turned religion into a tool for domination. She exposes a dense network of think tanks, advocacy groups, and pastoral organizations embedded in a rapidly expanding community of international alliances and united not by any central command but by a shared, anti-democratic vision and a common will to power. She follows the money that fuels this movement, tracing much of it to a cadre of super-wealthy, ultraconservative donors and family foundations. She shows that today’s Christian nationalism is the fruit of a longstanding anti-democratic, reactionary strain of American thought that draws on some of the most troubling episodes in America’s past. It forms a common cause with a globe-spanning movement that seeks to destroy liberal democracy and replace it with nationalist, theocratic and autocratic forms of government around the world. Religious nationalism is far more organized and better funded than most people realize. It seeks to control all aspects of government and society. Its successes have been stunning, and its influence now extends to every aspect of American life, from the White House to state capitols, from our schools to our hospitals.
The Power Worshippers is a brilliantly reported book of warning and a wake-up call. Stewart’s probing examination demands that Christian nationalism be taken seriously as a significant threat to the American republic and our democratic freedoms.
Katherine Stewart is the author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, NBC, and the New Republic
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom by Brittany K. Barnett
Sep 11, 2020
A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom by Brittany K. Barnett
Brittanykbarnett.com
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Girlsembracingmothers.org
An urgent call to free those buried alive by America’s legal system, and an inspiring true story about unwavering belief in humanity—from a gifted young lawyer and important new voice in the movement to transform the system.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE SUMMER BY USA TODAY AND NEWSWEEK • “An essential book for our time . . . Brittany K. Barnett is a star.”—Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance, CNN Host, and New York Times bestselling author
Brittany K. Barnett was only a law student when she came across the case that would change her life forever—that of Sharanda Jones, single mother, business owner, and, like Brittany, Black daughter of the rural South. A victim of America’s devastating war on drugs, Sharanda had been torn away from her young daughter and was serving a life sentence without parole—for a first-time drug offense. In Sharanda, Brittany saw haunting echoes of her own life, both as the daughter of a formerly incarcerated mother and as the once-girlfriend of an abusive drug dealer. As she studied this case, a system came into focus: one where widespread racial injustice forms the core of America’s addiction to incarceration. Moved by Sharanda’s plight, Brittany set to work to gain her freedom.
This had never been the plan. Bright and ambitious, Brittany was a successful accountant on her way to a high-powered future in corporate law. But Sharanda’s case opened the door to a harrowing journey through the criminal justice system. By day she moved billion-dollar deals, and by night she worked pro bono to free clients in near-hopeless legal battles. Ultimately, her path transformed her understanding of injustice in the courts, of genius languishing behind bars, and the very definition of freedom itself.
Brittany’s riveting memoir is at once a coming-of-age story and a powerful evocation of what it takes to bring hope and justice to a system built to resist them both.
Brittany K. Barnett is an award-winning attorney and entrepreneur focused on social impact investing. She is dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system and has won freedom for numerous people serving life sentences for federal drug offenses--including seven clients who received executive clemency from President Barack Obama. Brittany is founder of a series of social enterprises, including XVI Capital Partners, Milena Reign LLC, the Buried Alive Project, and Girls Embracing Mothers. She has earned many honors, including being named one of America's most Outstanding Young Lawyers by the American Bar Association.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Expand the Power of Your Subconscious Mind by C. James Jensen, Dr. Joseph Murphy
Sep 10, 2020
Expand the Power of Your Subconscious Mind by C. James Jensen, Dr. Joseph Murphy
cjamesjensen.com
Harness the wisdom of your subconscious with this modern interpretation of the timeless teachings featured in Dr. Joseph Murphy’s definitive classic The Power of Your Subconscious Mind—now with expanded commentary and updated practices, providing a practical toolkit to help you manifest your deepest desires.
Since its publication in 1963, Dr. Joseph Murphy’s The Power of Your Subconscious Mind has sold millions of copies worldwide and continues to draw new generations of fans every year. Now, life coach and consultant C. James Jensen supplements Dr. Murphy’s authoritative book with fresh lessons and a modern toolkit of practices—such as affirmation, visualization, meditation, and leadership skills—to help you harness your subconscious to live your best life.
About C. James Jensen
C. James "Jim" Jensen began his career as a salesman with Encyclopedia Britannica in his senior year of college. Within seven years he had become International Sales Manager in charge of worldwide sales. At the age of 28, he became Senior Vice President and CEO of Great Books of the Western World, a division of Encyclopaedia Britannica. In this same year (1969) Jim and his wife, Jeri, attended a 4-day seminar that would have an incredible impact on their lives forever. As is written in the Introduction, Jim became both a voracious student and, ultimately, teacher of many of the principles written in his book, Expand the Power of Your Subconscious Mind.
Jim also became President and CEO of two additional companies that each became the leading company within its respective industry. Jim attributes much of the success of those companies to the management and employees embracing many of the principles taught in his book.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blood and Oil: Mohammed bin Salman’s Ruthless Quest for Global Power by Bradley Hope, Justin Scheck
Sep 09, 2020
Blood and Oil: Mohammed bin Salman's Ruthless Quest for Global Power by Bradley Hope, Justin Scheck
**Longlisted for the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award**
From award-winning Wall Street Journal reporters Justin Scheck and Bradley Hope (coauthor of Billion Dollar Whale), this revelatory look at the world's most powerful ruling family reveals how a rift within Saudi Arabian royalty produced Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a charismatic leader with a ruthless streak.
Thirty-five-year-old Mohammed bin Salman's sudden rise stunned the world. Political and business leaders such as former UK prime minister Tony Blair and WME chairman Ari Emanuel flew out to meet with the crown prince and came away convinced that his desire to reform the kingdom was sincere. He spoke passionately about bringing women into the workforce and toning down Saudi Arabia's restrictive Islamic law. He lifted the ban on women driving and explored investments in Silicon Valley.
But MBS began to betray an erratic interior beneath the polish laid on by scores of consultants and public relations experts like McKinsey & Company. The allegations of his extreme brutality and excess began to slip out, including that he ordered the assassination of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. While stamping out dissent by holding three hundred people, including prominent members of the Saudi royal family, in the Ritz-Carlton hotel and elsewhere for months, he continued to exhibit his extreme wealth, including buying a $70 million chateau in Europe and one of the world's most expensive yachts. It seemed that he did not understand nor care about how the outside world would react to his displays of autocratic muscle-what mattered was the flex.
Blood and Oil is a gripping work of investigative journalism about one of the world's most decisive and dangerous new leaders. Hope and Scheck show how MBS's precipitous rise coincided with the fraying of the simple bargain that had been at the head of U.S.-Saudi relations for more than eighty years: oil in exchange for military protection. Caught in his net are well-known US bankers, Hollywood figures, and politicians, all eager to help the charming and crafty crown prince.
The Middle East is already a volatile region. Add to the mix an ambitious prince with extraordinary powers, hunger for lucre, a tight relationship with the White House through President Trump's son in law Jared Kushner, and an apparent willingness to break anything -- and anyone -- that gets in the way of his vision, and the stakes of his rise are bracing. If his bid fails, Saudi Arabia has the potential to become an unstable failed state and a magnet for Islamic extremists. And if his bid to transform his country succeeds, even in part, it will have reverberations around the world.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Proof of Corruption: Bribery, Impeachment, and Pandemic in the Age of Trump by Seth Abramson
Sep 08, 2020
Proof of Corruption: Bribery, Impeachment, and Pandemic in the Age of Trump by Seth Abramson
SethAbramson.net
This stunning third entry in Seth Abramson's epic, New York Times bestselling Proof series reveals the harrowing scope of Trump bribery schemes involving COVID-19, the 2020 presidential election, and collusion with foreign officials in China, Ukraine, Turkey, Israel, Venezuela, Hungary, and Russia.
Proof of Corruption traces in exacting detail the clandestine schemes of Trump and his cadre of agents and advisers from 2015 onward, with a special emphasis on Michael Cohen, Donald Trump Jr., Sean Hannity, Bill Barr, Roger Stone, Rudy Giuliani, Erik Prince, Michael Flynn, Lev Parnas, Jared Kushner, Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, Mick Mulvaney, Devin Nunes, Rick Perry, Mike Pompeo, Gordon Sondland, John Solomon, and Joe diGenova, as well as the president's most powerful foreign allies, including Vladimir Putin, Recep Erdogan, Benjamin Netanyahu, Xi Jinping, Mohammed bin Salman, Mohammed bin Zayed, Dmitry Firtash, Oleg Deripaska, Konstantin Kilimnik, Viktor Shokin, Yuri Lutsenko, and many others.
While the facts of each Trump bribery scandal are complex, the pattern of corruption remains the same, whether it involves Trump seeking to appease Vladimir Putin by returning Ukraine's energy industry to Kremlin control; Trump freezing aid to Ukraine to extort bogus "intelligence" on Joe Biden from corrupt Ukrainian prosecutors; Trump escalating a trade war with China while privately cutting election-dirt deals with Xi Jinping; Trump ignoring November 2019 intelligence warning of a dangerous virus outbreak in China due to his business interests in Beijing; or Trump promoting a dangerous and ineffective treatment for COVID-19 at the behest of his richest campaign donors.
With Donald Trump, all roads lead (by design) to personal enrichment. Sometimes he's seeking to fill his 2020 reelection coffers, and sometimes his illicit self-dealing and epic corruption center on his personal business relationships; sometimes the crimes and their subsequent cover-ups are domestic, and sometimes they're international. But the audacity of Trump's offenses and the need for byzantine schemes to hide them remains the same.
With thousands of citations from the world's most respected media outlets, Proof of Corruption tells the story of a bribery and election-tampering scheme that crosses years and stretches from China to Ukraine, Turkey to Venezuela, Hungary to Israel, Russia to Saudi Arabia. It is a plot that empowers America's adversaries to author U.S. foreign policy and tamper with our elections even as it frees Donald Trump to replace America's national interest with his own.
Proof of Corruption reveals a harrowing pattern of international and domestic bribery that is shocking, criminal, and a clear and present danger to America.
Seth Abramson is a former criminal defense attorney and criminal investigator who teaches digital journalism, legal advocacy, and cultural theory at the University of New Hampshire. A regular political and legal analyst on CNN and the BBC during the Trump presidency, he is the author of eight books and editor of five anthologies. Abramson is a graduate of Dartmouth College, Harvard Law School, the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and the Ph.D. program in English at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and two one-year-old rescue hounds, Quinn and Scout.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dynamic Reteaming: The Art and Wisdom of Changing Teams by Heidi Helfand
Sep 07, 2020
Dynamic Reteaming: The Art and Wisdom of Changing Teams by Heidi Helfand
Heidihelfand.com
Your team will change whether you like it or not. People will come and go. Your company might double in size or even be acquired. In this practical book, author Heidi Helfand shares techniques for reteaming effectively. Engineering leaders will learn how to catalyze team change to reduce the risk of attrition, learning and career stagnation, and the development of knowledge silos.
Based on research into well-known software companies, the patterns in this book help CTOs and team managers effectively integrate new hires into an existing team, manage a team that has lost members, or deal with unexpected change. You’ll learn how to isolate teams for focused innovation, rotate team members for knowledge sharing, breakthrough organizational apathy, and more.
You’ll explore:
Real-world examples that demonstrate why and how organizations reteam
Five reteaming patterns: One by One, Grow and Split, Isolation, Merging, and Switching
Tactics to help you master dynamic reteaming in your company
Stories that demonstrate problems caused by reteaming anti-patterns
About Heidi
Heidi Helfand is author of the book Dynamic Reteaming.
She coaches software development teams using practical, people-focused techniques, with the goal of building resilient organizations as they double and triple in size.
Heidi is currently Director of R&D Excellence at Procore Technologies. She draws on her vast experience from coaching there, as well as at AppFolio and Citrix Online, where Heidi was on the original development team that invented GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar. Heidi is based in Southern California.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States Samuel L. Perry (Co-Author) Interview
Sep 06, 2020
Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States Samuel L. Perry (Co-Author) Interview
Why do so many conservative Christians continue to support Donald Trump despite his many overt moral failings? Why do many Americans advocate so vehemently for xenophobic policies, such as a border wall with Mexico? Why do many Americans seem so unwilling to acknowledge the injustices that ethnic and racial minorities experience in the United States? Why do a sizeable proportion of Americans continue to oppose women's equality in the workplace and in the home?
To answer these questions, Taking America Back for God points to the phenomenon of "Christian nationalism," the belief that the United States is-and should be-a Christian nation. Christian ideals and symbols have long played an important role in American public life, but Christian nationalism is about far more than whether the phrase "under God" belongs in the pledge of allegiance. At its heart, Christian nationalism demands that we must preserve a particular kind of social order, an order in which everyone--Christians and non-Christians, native-born and immigrants, whites and minorities, men and women recognizes their "proper" place in society. The first comprehensive empirical analysis of Christian nationalism in the United States, Taking America Back for God illustrates the influence of Christian nationalism on today's most contentious social and political issues.
Drawing on multiple sources of national survey data as well as in-depth interviews, Andrew Whitehead and Samuel Perry document how Christian nationalism shapes what Americans think about who they are as a people, what their future should look like, and how they should get there. Americans' stance toward Christian nationalism provides powerful insight into what they think about immigration, Islam, gun control, police shootings, atheists, gender roles, and many other political issues-very much including who they want in the White House. Taking America Back for God is a guide to one of the most important-and least understood-forces shaping American politics.
Bio: Samuel Perry is an associate professor of sociology and religious studies at the University of Oklahoma. A former minister and a graduate of the University of Chicago, Sam is the author of over 80 peer-reviewed articles and 3 books including his most recent book Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States, which he co-authored with Andrew Whitehead.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Melt (After the Apocalypse Book 1) by Ann Werner
Sep 04, 2020
The Melt (After the Apocalypse Book 1) by Ann Werner
Members of the last tribe of reindeer herders discover a body in the melting permafrost of the northern Mongolian steppe, and the virus dubbed the Red Scourge is unleashed on the world. Unaware of the coming pandemic, Rina and Ethan Hampton shop for their first house in Silver Spring, Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C. After months of searching, they find the perfect place to start their family, with the added bonus of a bomb shelter that Ethan plans to use as his man cave. Their excitement quickly turns to fear when news of the fast-spreading virus and the havoc it is wreaking around the world becomes public. As the news continues to pour in, the couple realizes the virus is unstoppable. They quickly make provision to survive the plague by locking themselves in the shelter. When they emerge after two months of living in the cramped space, ninety-five percent of the world's population is gone. Their neighborhood lies in ruins, destroyed by a massive storm. Body bags filled with the dead are stacked in the parking lots of local hospitals. All around them, unknown dangers lurk, but the worst danger unexpectedly appears, adding to the trauma they've already experienced. Fleeing the devastation in the city, they head for the tiny town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where Ethan's father owned a vacation cabin. They settle into a new life in the place survivors have christened New Hope. All is well until a stranger arrives on the scene and foments discord in the fledgling community. The response of the citizens of New Hope to the newcomer lays the groundwork for the events that follow. Where do you go when your world comes to an end?A woman always in search of experience, Ann Werner has sampled a wide range of occupations: waitress, radio advertising sales, copywriter, voiceover work, cemetery plot sales (she thought it was a dead end job), event coordinator, packaging design and wine consultant, to name just a few. She also worked as a professional actor, best known for her portrayal of Eliana, maid to the evil Dimera family on the NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives. An avid reader, she has always had a passion for writing. In addition to her novels, she has also collaborated on two non-fiction books with daughter and business partner, Kimberley A. Johnson: THE VIRGIN DIARIES and AIN'T NO SUNSHINE: MEN REVEAL THE PAIN OF HEARTBREAK. She resides in Maryland, where she is at work on her next novel.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Trump on Trial: The Investigation, Impeachment, Acquittal and Aftermath by Kevin Sullivan, Mary Jordan
Sep 02, 2020
Trump on Trial: The Investigation, Impeachment, Acquittal and Aftermath by Kevin Sullivan, Mary Jordan
A compelling and masterful account, based on fresh reporting, of the investigation, impeachment, and acquittal of President Donald Trump, a ferocious political drama that challenged American democracy itself.
In the spring of 2019, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi did not favor pursuing Trump’s impeachment. Her view was: “He’s just not worth it.” But by September, after a whistleblower complaint suggesting that Trump had used his office for his political benefit, Pelosi decided to risk it. The impeachment inquiry led to charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, a gamble that ultimately meant Trump would be the first impeached president on the ballot in US history.
Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post reporters Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan have crafted a powerful, intimate narrative that concentrates on the characters as well as the dramatic events, braiding them together to provide a remarkable understanding of what happened and why.
Drawing on the deep reporting of Post journalists as well as new interviews, Sullivan and Jordan deliver a crisp page-turner with exquisite detail and scenes. They put readers in the room for both sides of the now-famous phone call between Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on July 25, 2019, revealing the in-the-moment reactions of those listening to the call in Washington, as well as the tension in Kyiv, as aides passed notes to Zelensky while he was talking to Trump.
Sullivan and Jordan deftly illuminate the aims and calculations of key figures. Pelosi’s evolution from no to yes. Trump’s mounting fury as “the I-word” became inevitable. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell firmly telling Trump on the phone about the Senate trial: You need to trust me.
Trump on Trial teems with unexpected moments. House member Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, alone at the National Archives, walking amid the nation’s founding documents, weighing her vote on impeachment. Fiery Republican congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida, a favorite Trump warrior, deciding to lead the storming of the secure room in the US Capitol basement, where witnesses were testifying.
The authors paint vivid portraits of the men and women branded by the president’s supporters as foes from the “deep state”: Ukraine experts Fiona Hill and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman; ambassadors Marie Yovanovitch and William Taylor. The narrative spools out amid Trump’s nonstop tweeting and the infinite echo chamber of social media, which amplified both parties’ messages in ways unknown during past impeachments.
Sullivan and Jordan, aided by editor Steve Luxenberg, follow the story into the aftermath of Trump’s acquittal and the president’s payback for those whom he believed had betrayed him. The retributions took place as the nation reeled from a devastating pandemic and widespread protests about racial injustice, with another trial looming: the 2020 election.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – White Hot Light: Twenty-Five Years in Emergency Medicine by Frank Huyler
Sep 01, 2020
White Hot Light: Twenty-Five Years in Emergency Medicine by Frank Huyler
Emed.unm.edu
Another “pitch-perfect book of short essays” (New York Times Book Review) from the acclaimed author of Blood of Strangers, this one exploring the contemporary practice of medicine from the perspective of a doctor with 25 years of experience in the ER.
In the late 1990s, a young physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico, published a stunning memoir of his experiences in the highly charged world of the ER. Presented in a series of powerful, poetic vignettes, The Blood of Strangers became an instant classic.
Now, over two decades later, Dr. Frank Huyler delivers another dispatch from the trenches—this time from the perspective of middle age. In portraits visceral, haunting, sometimes surreal, Huyler reveals the gritty reality of medicine practiced on the razor’s edge between life and death.
From the doomed, like the Iraq vet with a brain full of shrapnel, to the self-destructive, like the young woman who inserts a sewing needle into her heart, to the transcendent, like the homeless Navajo artist whose sketches charm the nurses, Huyler assembles a profound mosaic of human suffering and grace, complemented by episodes from his personal life: the hail that fell the night his wife gave birth, his drive through a snowstorm to see his father in a Colorado ER, the beautiful wedding of his childhood friend with terminal cancer. Melding hard-earned wisdom with a poet’s crystalline vision, Huyler evokes the awesome burden of responsibility, the exhaustion, the relief of a costume disco nurse party, and those rare occasions when the confluence of luck and science yield, in the author’s words, “moments of breathtaking greatness.”
White Hot Light offers an unforgettable portrait of a field that illuminates society at its most vulnerable, and its most elemental.
Frank Huyler is an emergency physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the author of the The Blood of Strangers, The Laws of Invisible Things, and Right of Thirst. His poetry has appeared in The Atlantic Monthly, The Georgia Review, and Poetry, among others.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Aug 29, 2020
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
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A scholar of American Christianity presents a seventy-five-year history of evangelicalism that identifies the forces that have turned Donald Trump into a hero of the Religious Right.
How did a libertine who lacks even the most basic knowledge of the Christian faith win 81 percent of the white evangelical vote in 2016? And why have white evangelicals become a presidential reprobate’s staunchest supporters? These are among the questions acclaimed historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez asks in Jesus and John Wayne, which delves beyond facile headlines to explain how white evangelicals have brought us to our fractured political moment. Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Donald Trump in fact represents the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals’ most deeply held values.
Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping account of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, showing how American evangelicals have worked for decades to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism, or in the words of one modern chaplain, with “a spiritual badass.” As Du Mez explains, the key to understanding this transformation is to recognize the role of culture in modern American evangelicalism. Many of today’s evangelicals may not be theologically astute, but they know their VeggieTales, they’ve read John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart, and they learned about purity before they learned about sex―and they have a silver ring to prove it. Evangelical books, films, music, clothing, and merchandise shape the beliefs of millions. And evangelical popular culture is teeming with muscular heroes―mythical warriors and rugged soldiers, men like Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, Mel Gibson, and the Duck Dynasty clan, who assert white masculine power in defense of “Christian America.” Chief among these evangelical legends is John Wayne, an icon of a lost time when men were uncowed by political correctness, unafraid to tell it like it was, and did what needed to be done.
Trump, in other words, is hardly the first flashy celebrity to capture evangelicals’ hearts and minds, nor is he the first strongman to promise evangelicals protection and power. Indeed, the values and viewpoints at the heart of white evangelicalism today―patriarchy, authoritarian rule, aggressive foreign policy, fear of Islam, ambivalence toward #MeToo, and opposition to Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQ community―are likely to persist long after Trump leaves office.
A much-needed reexamination, Jesus and John Wayne explains why evangelicals have rallied behind the least-Christian president in American history and how they have transformed their faith in the process, with enduring consequences for all of us.
Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. She has written for the Washington Post, Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Christian Century, and Religion & Politics, and has been interviewed on NPR, CTV, the CBC, and by CNN, the New York Times, the Economist, the Christian Post, PBS News Hour, and the AP, among other outlets, and she blogs at Patheos’s Anxious Bench.
Her most recent book is Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery (The Wellness Code) Dr. Jason Fung
Aug 28, 2020
The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery (The Wellness Code) Dr. Jason Fung
Author of the international bestsellers The Diabetes Code and The Obesity Code Dr. Jason Fung returns with an eye-opening biography of cancer in which he offers a radical new paradigm for understanding cancer—and issues a call to action for reducing risk moving forward.
Our understanding of cancer is slowly undergoing a revolution, allowing for the development of more effective treatments. For the first time ever, the death rate from cancer is showing a steady decline . . . but the “War on Cancer” has hardly been won.
In The Cancer Code, Dr. Jason Fung offers a revolutionary new understanding of this invasive, often fatal disease—what it is, how it manifests, and why it is so challenging to treat. In this rousing narrative, Dr. Fung identifies the medical community’s many missteps in cancer research—in particular, its focus on genetics, or what he terms the “seed” of cancer, at the expense of examining the “soil,” or the conditions under which cancer flourishes. Dr. Fung—whose groundbreaking work in the treatment of obesity and diabetes has won him international acclaim—suggests that the primary disease pathway of cancer is caused by the dysregulation of insulin. In fact, obesity and type 2 diabetes significantly increase an individual’s risk of cancer.
In this accessible read, Dr. Fung provides a new paradigm for dealing with cancer, with recommendations for what we can do to create a hostile soil for this dangerous seed. One such strategy is intermittent fasting, which reduces blood glucose, lowering insulin levels. Another, eliminating intake of insulin-stimulating foods, such as sugar and refined carbohydrates.
For hundreds of years, cancer has been portrayed as a foreign invader we’ve been powerless to stop. By reshaping our view of cancer as an internal uprising of our own healthy cells, we can begin to take back control. The seed of cancer may exist in all of us, but the power to change the soil is in our hands.
Author of the international bestsellers The Diabetes Code and The Obesity Code Dr. Jason Fung returns with an eye-opening biography of cancer in which he offers a radical new paradigm for understanding cancer—and issues a call to action for reducing risk moving forward.
Our understanding of cancer is slowly undergoing a revolution, allowing for the development of more effective treatments. For the first time ever, the death rate from cancer is showing a steady decline . . . but the “War on Cancer” has hardly been won.
In The Cancer Code, Dr. Jason Fung offers a revolutionary new understanding of this invasive, often fatal disease—what it is, how it manifests, and why it is so challenging to treat. In this rousing narrative, Dr. Fung identifies the medical community’s many missteps in cancer research—in particular, its focus on genetics, or what he terms the “seed” of cancer, at the expense of examining the “soil,” or the conditions under which cancer flourishes. Dr. Fung—whose groundbreaking work in the treatment of obesity and diabetes has won him international acclaim—suggests that the primary disease pathway of cancer is caused by the dysregulation of insulin. In fact, obesity and type 2 diabetes significantly increase an individual’s risk of cancer.
In this accessible read, Dr. Fung provides a new paradigm for dealing with cancer, with recommendations for what we can do to create a hostile soil for this dangerous seed. One such strategy is intermittent fasting, which reduces blood glucose, lowering insulin levels. Another, eliminating intake of insulin-stimulating foods, such as sugar and refined carbohydrates.
For hundreds of years, cancer has been portrayed as a foreign invader we’ve been powerless to stop. By reshaping our view of cancer as an internal uprising of our own healthy cells, we can begin to take back control.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas by Roberto Lovato
Aug 25, 2020
Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas by Roberto Lovato
Robertolovato.com
An urgent, no-holds-barred tale of gang life, guerrilla warfare, intergenerational trauma, and interconnected violence between the United States and El Salvador, Roberto Lovato’s memoir excavates family history and reveals the intimate stories beneath headlines about gang violence and mass Central American migration, one of the most important, yet least-understood humanitarian crises of our time—and one in which the perspectives of Central Americans in the United States have been silenced and forgotten.
The child of Salvadoran immigrants, Roberto Lovato grew up in 1970s and 80s San Francisco as MS-13 and other notorious Salvadoran gangs were forming in California. In his teens, he lost friends to the escalating violence, and survived acts of brutality himself. He eventually traded the violence of the streets for human rights advocacy in wartime El Salvador where he joined the guerilla movement against the U.S.-backed, fascist military government responsible for some of the most barbaric massacres and crimes against humanity in recent history.
Roberto returned from war-torn El Salvador to find the United States on the verge of unprecedented crises of its own. There, he channeled his own pain into activism and journalism, focusing his attention on how trauma affects individual lives and societies and began the difficult journey of confronting the roots of his own trauma. As a child, Roberto endured a tumultuous relationship with his father Ramón. Raised in extreme poverty in the countryside of El Salvador during one of the most violent periods of its history, Ramón learned to survive by straddling intersecting underworlds of family secrets, traumatic silences, and dealing in black-market goods and guns. The repression of the violence in his life took its toll, however. Ramón was plagued with silences and fits of anger that had a profound impact on his youngest son, and which Roberto attributes as a source of constant reckoning with the violence and rebellion in his own life.
In Unforgetting, Roberto interweaves his father’s complicated history and his own with first-hand reportage on gang life, state violence, and the heart of the immigration crisis in both El Salvador and the United States. In doing so he makes the political personal, revealing the cyclical ways violence operates in our homes and our societies, as well as the ways hope and tenderness can rise up out of the darkness if we are courageous enough to unforget.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Before You Go: A Novel by Tommy Butler
Aug 23, 2020
Before You Go: A Novel by Tommy Butler
A big, rich, life-affirming debut that explores the most perplexing questions of existence: purpose, the pain of loneliness, the desire for happiness, and the price we pay as we search for fulfillment.
In the Before, humankind is created with a hole in its heart, the designers not realizing their mistake—if it was a mistake—until too late.
Elliot Chance is just a boy, and knows nothing of this. All he knows is that he doesn’t feel at home in this world, and his desire for escape becomes more urgent as he grows into adulthood, where the turbulence of life seems to offer no cure for the emptiness. Desperate and lost, he stumbles upon a support group on the edge of Manhattan. There he meets two other drifting souls—Sasha, a young woman who leaves coded messages in the copy she writes for advertising campaigns, and Bannor, whose detailed depictions of the future make Elliot think he may have actually been there. With these two unlikely allies, Elliot launches into the business of life, determined to be happy in spite of himself.
Yet the hole in the heart is not so easily filled.
Profound yet playful, Before You Go is a beautiful, imaginative journey into the ache and wonder of being human, and the quest for a meaningful life.
Tommy Butler was raised in Stamford, Connecticut, and has since called many places home, including New Hampshire, San Diego, Boston, New York City, and San Francisco. A graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School, he was a Peter Taylor Fellow at the Kenyon Review Writers Workshop and is an alumnus of the Screenwriters Colony. His feature screenplay, ETOPIA, was the winner of Showtime's Tony Cox Screenplay Competition at the Nantucket Film Festiv
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Poetry of Strangers: What I Learned Traveling America with a Typewriter by Brian Sonia-Wallace
Aug 22, 2020
The Poetry of Strangers: What I Learned Traveling America with a Typewriter by Brian Sonia-Wallace
Rentpoet.com
Before he became an award-winning writer and poet, Brian Sonia-Wallace set up a typewriter on the street with a sign that said “Poetry Store” and discovered something surprising: all over America, people want poems. An amateur busker at first, Brian asked countless strangers, “What do you need a poem about?” To his surprise, passersby opened up to share their deepest yearnings, loves, and heartbreaks. Hundreds of them. Then thousands. Around the nation, Brian’s poetry crusade drew countless converts from all walks of life.
In The Poetry of Strangers, Brian tells the story of his cross-country journey in a series of heartfelt and insightful essays. From Minnesota to Tennessee, California to North Dakota, Brian discovered that people aren’t so afraid of poetry when it’s telling their stories. In “dying” towns flourish vibrant artistic spirits and fascinating American characters who often pass under the radar, from the Mall of America’s mall walkers to retirees on Amtrak to self-proclaimed witches in Salem.
In a time of unprecedented loneliness and isolation, Brian’s journey shows how art can be a vital bridge to community in surprising places. Conventional wisdom says Americans don’t want to talk to each other, but according to this poet-for-hire, everyone is just dying to be heard.
Thought-provoking, moving, and eye-opening, The Poetry of Strangers is an unforgettable portrait of America told through the hidden longings of one person at a time, by one of our most important voices today. The fault lines and conflicts which divide us fall away when we remember to look, in every stranger, for poetry.
Brian Sonia-Wallace is a street poet and performance artist who challenges notions of art and value. He began RENT Poet, an experiment in paying his rent through writing poems for passersby on the street and at events, in September, 2014. Since then, he's written for tech companies and governments, toured nationally and internationally, and been nominated for a 2015 Doris Duke Impact Award. Brian is a Partner at the Melrose Poetry Bureau and lives in Los Angeles.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Boy in the Field: A Novel by Margot Livesey
Aug 21, 2020
The Boy in the Field: A Novel by Margot Livesey
Margotlivesey.com
The New York Times bestselling author of The Flight of Gemma Hardy delivers another “luminous, unforgettable, and perfectly rendered” (Dennis Lehane) novel—a poignant and probing psychological drama that follows the lives of three siblings in the wake of a violent crime.
One September afternoon in 1999, teenagers Matthew, Zoe, and Duncan Lang are walking home from school when they discover a boy lying in a field, bloody and unconscious. Thanks to their intervention, the boy’s life is saved. In the aftermath, all three siblings are irrevocably changed.
Matthew, the oldest, becomes obsessed with tracking down the assailant, secretly searching the local town with the victim’s brother. Zoe wanders the streets of Oxford, looking at men, and one of them, a visiting American graduate student, looks back. Duncan, the youngest, who has seldom thought about being adopted, suddenly decides he wants to find his birth mother. Overshadowing all three is the awareness that something is amiss in their parents’ marriage. Over the course of the autumn, as each of the siblings confronts the complications and contradictions of their approaching adulthood, they find themselves at once drawn together and driven apart.
Written with the deceptive simplicity and power of a fable, The Boy in the Field showcases Margot Livesey’s unmatched ability to “tell her tale masterfully, with intelligence, tenderness, and a shrewd understanding of all our mercurial human impulses” (Lily King, author of Euphoria).
Margot Livesey is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Flight of Gemma Hardy, The House on Fortune Street, Banishing Verona, Eva Moves the Furniture, The Missing World, Criminals, and Homework. Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, Vogue, and the Atlantic, and she is the recipient of grants from both the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation. The House on Fortune Street won the 2009 L. L. Winship/PEN New England Award. Born in Scotland, Livesey currently lives in the Boston area and is a professor of fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones
Aug 18, 2020
White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones
PRRI.org
Drawing on history, public opinion surveys, and personal experience, Robert P. Jones delivers a provocative examination of the unholy relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy, and issues an urgent call for white Christians to reckon with this legacy for the sake of themselves and the nation.
As the nation grapples with demographic changes and the legacy of racism in America, Christianity’s role as a cornerstone of white supremacy has been largely overlooked. But white Christians—from evangelicals in the South to mainline Protestants in the Midwest and Catholics in the Northeast—have not just been complacent or complicit; rather, as the dominant cultural power, they have constructed and sustained a project of protecting white supremacy and opposing black equality that has framed the entire American story.
With his family’s 1815 Bible in one hand and contemporary public opinion surveys by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) in the other, Robert P. Jones delivers a groundbreaking analysis of the repressed history of the symbiotic relationship between Christianity and white supremacy. White Too Long demonstrates how deeply racist attitudes have become embedded in the DNA of white Christian identity over time and calls for an honest reckoning with a complicated, painful, and even shameful past. Jones challenges white Christians to acknowledge that public apologies are not enough—accepting responsibility for the past requires work toward repair in the present.
White Too Long is not an appeal to altruism. Drawing on lessons gleaned from case studies of communities beginning to face these challenges, Jones argues that contemporary white Christians must confront these unsettling truths because this is the only way to salvage the integrity of their faith and their own identities. More broadly, it is no exaggeration to say that not just the future of white Christianity but the outcome of the American experiment is at stake.
Robert P. Jones is the CEO and Founder of PRRI and a leading scholar and commentator on religion, culture, and politics. He is the author of “White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity,” and “The End of White Christian America,” which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Jones writes regularly on politics, culture, and religion for The Atlantic online, NBC Think, and other outlets. He is frequently featured in major national media, such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others. Jones serves on the national program committee for the American Academy of Religion and is a past member of the editorial boards for the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, and Politics and Religion, a journal of the American Political Science Association. He holds a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.S. in computing science and mathematics from Mississippi College. Jones was selected by Emory University’s Graduate Division of Religion as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in 2013, and by Mississippi College’s Mathematics Department as Alumnus of the Year in 2016.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Operation Vengeance: The Astonishing Aerial Ambush That Changed World War II by Dan Hampton
Aug 18, 2020
Operation Vengeance: The Astonishing Aerial Ambush That Changed World War II by Dan Hampton
The New York Times bestselling author of Viper Pilot delivers an electrifying narrative account of the top-secret U.S. mission to kill Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese commander who masterminded Pearl Harbor.
In 1943, the United States military began to plan one of the most dramatic secret missions of World War II. Its code name was Operation Vengeance. Naval Intelligence had intercepted the itinerary of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Combined Fleet, whose stealth attack on Pearl Harbor precipitated America’s entry into the war. Harvard-educated, Yamamoto was a close confidant of Emperor Hirohito and a brilliant tactician who epitomized Japanese military might. On April 18th, the U.S. discovered, he would travel to Rabaul in the South Pacific to visit Japanese troops, then fly to the Japanese airfield at Balalale, 400 miles to the southeast.
Set into motion, the Americans’ plan was one of the most tactically difficult operations of the war. To avoid detection, U.S. pilots had to embark on a circuitous, 1,000-mile odyssey that would test not only their skills but the physical integrity of their planes. The timing was also crucial: the slightest miscalculation, even by a few minutes—or a delay on the famously punctual Yamamoto’s end—meant the entire plan would collapse, endangering American lives. But if these remarkable pilots succeeded, they could help turn the tide of the war—and greatly boost Allied morale.
Informed by deep archival research and his experience as a decorated combat pilot, Operation Vengeance focuses on the mission’s pilots and recreates the moment-by-moment drama they experienced in the air. Hampton recreates this epic event in thrilling detail, and provides groundbreaking evidence about what really happened that day.
About Dan Hampton
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Dan Hampton flew 151 combat missions during his twenty years (1986-2006) in the United States Air Force. For his service in the Iraq War, Kosovo conflict, and first Gulf War, Col. Hampton received four Distinguished Flying Crosses with Valor, a Purple Heart, eight Air Medals with Valor, five Meritorious Service medals, and numerous other citations. He is a graduate of the USAF Fighter Weapons School, USN Top Gun School (TOGS), and USAF Special Operations School. A frequent guest analyst on CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC discussing foreign affairs, military, aviation, and intelligence issues, he has published in Aviation History, the Journal of Electronic Defense, Air Force Magazine, Vietnam magazine, and Airpower magazine, and written several classified tactical works for the USAF Weapons Review. He is the author of the national bestsellers Viper Pilot and Lords of the Sky, as well as a novel, The Mercenary.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda by Jean Guerrero
Aug 14, 2020
Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda by Jean Guerrero
Jeanguerrero.com
“A vital book for understanding the still-unfolding nightmare of nationalism and racism in the 21st century.” –Francisco Cantu, author of The Line Becomes a River
Stephen Miller is one of the most influential advisors in the White House. He has crafted Donald Trump’s speeches, designed immigration policies that ban Muslims and separate families, and outlasted such Trump stalwarts as Steve Bannon and Jeff Sessions. But he’s remained an enigma.
Until now. Emmy- and PEN-winning investigative journalist and author Jean Guerrero charts the thirty-four-year-old’s astonishing rise to power, drawing from more than one hundred interviews with his family, friends, adversaries and government officials.
Radicalized as a teenager, Miller relished provocation at his high school in liberal Santa Monica, California. He clashed with administrators and antagonized dark-skinned classmates with invectives against bilingualism and multiculturalism. At Duke University, he cloaked racist and classist ideas in the language of patriotism and heritage to get them airtime amid controversies. On Capitol Hill, he served Tea Party congresswoman Michele Bachmann and nativist Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions.
Recruited to Trump’s campaign, Miller met his idol. Having dreamed of Trump’s presidency before he even announced his decision to run, Miller became his senior policy advisor and speechwriter. Together, they stoked dystopian fears about the Democrats, “Deep State” and “American Carnage,” painting migrants and their supporters as an existential threat to America. Through backroom machinations and sheer force of will, Miller survived dozens of resignations and encouraged Trump’s harshest impulses, in conflict with the president’s own family. While Trump railed against illegal immigration, Miller crusaded against legal immigration. He targeted refugees, asylum seekers and their children, engineering an ethical crisis for a nation that once saw itself as the conscience of the world. Miller rallied support for this agenda, even as federal judges tried to stop it, by courting the white rage that found violent expression in tragedies from El Paso to Charlottesville.
Hatemonger unveils the man driving some of the most divisive confrontations over what it means to be American––and what America will become.
Jean Guerrero is the PEN-winning author of CRUX and the forthcoming biography of Trump's senior advisor Stephen Miller, Hatemonger. Her writing is featured in The Best American Essays 2019. She is an Emmy-winning investigative reporter for KPBS, contributing to NPR and the PBS NewsHour. She started her career at the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires as a foreign correspondent in Mexico.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jim Sciutto – The Madman Theory: Trump Takes On the World
Aug 13, 2020
Jim Sciutto - The Madman Theory: Trump Takes On the World
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Richard Nixon tried it first. Hoping to make communist bloc countries uneasy and thus unstable, Nixon let them think he was just crazy enough to nuke them. He called this “the madman theory.” Nearly half a century later, President Trump has employed his own “madman theory,” sometimes intentionally and sometimes not.
Trump praises Kim Jong-un and their “love notes,” admires and flatters Vladimir Putin, and gives a greenlight to Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade Syria. Meanwhile, he attacks US institutions and officials, ignores his own advisors, and turns his back on US allies from Canada and Mexico to NATO to Ukraine to the Kurds at war with ISIS. Trump is willing to make the nation’s most sensitive and consequential decisions while often ignoring the best information and intelligence available to him. He continually catches the world off guard, but is it working?
In The Madman Theory, Jim Sciutto shows how Trump's supporters assume he has a strategy for long-term success – that he is somehow playing three-dimensional chess. Now that we are four years into his presidency, we can see his unpredictable focus on short-term headlines has in fact lead to predictably mediocre results in the short and long run. Trump’s foreign policy has undermined American values and national security interests, while hurting allies who have been on our side for decades, leaving them isolated and vulnerable without American support.
Meanwhile, he comforts and emboldens our enemies. The White House’s revolving door of staff demonstrates that Trump has no real plan; all serious policymakers—and those who would be a check on his most destructive impulses—have been exiled or jumped ship.
Sciutto has interviewed a wide swath of current and former administration officials to assemble the first comprehensive portrait of the impact of Trump’s erratic foreign policy. Smart, authoritative, and compelling, The Madman Theory is the definitive take on Trump’s calamitous legacy around the globe, showing how his proclivity for chaos is creating a world which is more unstable, violent, and impoverished than it was before.
Jim Sciutto is CNN's chief national security correspondent and anchor of CNN Newsroom. After more than two decades as a foreign correspondent stationed in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, he returned to Washington to cover the Defense Department, the State Department, and intelligence agencies for CNN. His work has earned him Emmy Awards, the George Polk Award, the Edward R. Murrow award, and the Merriman Smith Memorial Award for excellence in presidential coverage. A graduate of Yale and a Fulbright Fellow, he lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Gloria Riviera, who is a crisis communications professional and journalist for ABC News, and their three children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Technology Trap: Capital, Labor, and Power in the Age of Automation by Carl Benedikt Frey
Aug 13, 2020
The Technology Trap: Capital, Labor, and Power in the Age of Automation by Carl Benedikt Frey
How the history of technological revolutions can help us better understand economic and political polarization in the age of automation
From the Industrial Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence, The Technology Trap takes a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society’s members. As Carl Benedikt Frey shows, the Industrial Revolution created unprecedented wealth and prosperity over the long run, but the immediate consequences of mechanization were devastating for large swaths of the population. Middle-income jobs withered, wages stagnated, the labor share of income fell, profits surged, and economic inequality skyrocketed. These trends, Frey documents, broadly mirror those in our current age of automation, which began with the Computer Revolution.
Just as the Industrial Revolution eventually brought about extraordinary benefits for society, artificial intelligence systems have the potential to do the same. But Frey argues that this depends on how the short term is managed. In the nineteenth century, workers violently expressed their concerns over machines taking their jobs. The Luddite uprisings joined a long wave of machinery riots that swept across Europe and China. Today’s despairing middle class has not resorted to physical force, but their frustration has led to rising populism and the increasing fragmentation of society. As middle-class jobs continue to come under pressure, there’s no assurance that positive attitudes to technology will persist.
The Industrial Revolution was a defining moment in history, but few grasped its enormous consequences at the time. The Technology Trap demonstrates that in the midst of another technological revolution, the lessons of the past can help us to more effectively face the present.
Carl Benedikt Frey is Oxford Martin Citi Fellow at the University of Oxford where he directs the programme on the Future of Work at the Oxford Martin School.
After studying economics, history and management at Lund University, Frey completed his PhD at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in 2011. He subsequently joined the Oxford Martin School where he founded the programme on the Future of Work with support from Citigroup. Between 2012 and 2014, he taught at the Department of Economic History at Lund University.
In 2012, Frey became an Economics Associate of Nuffield College and Senior Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, both at the University of Oxford. He remains a Senior Fellow of the Department of Economic History at Lund University, and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). In 2019, he joined the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on the New Economic Agenda, as well as the Bretton Woods Committee.
In 2013, Frey co-authored “The Future of Employment: How Susceptible Are Jobs to Computerization?”, estimating that 47% of jobs are at risk of automation. With over 5000 academic citations, the study’s methodology has been used by President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors, the Bank of England, the World Bank, as well as a popular risk-prediction tool by the BBC. In 2019, the paper was debated on the Last Week Tonight Show with John Oliver.
Frey has served as an advisor and consultant to international organisations, think tanks, government and business, including the G20, the OECD, the European Commission, the United Nations, and several Fortune 500 companies. He is also an op-ed contributor to the Financial Times, Scientific American, and the Wall Street Journal, where he has written on the economics of artificial intelligence, the history of technology, and the future of work.
His academic work has featured in over 100 media outlets,
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Digital Cash: The Unknown History of the Anarchists, Utopians, and Technologists Who Created Cryptocurrency by Finn Brunton
Aug 12, 2020
Digital Cash: The Unknown History of the Anarchists, Utopians, and Technologists Who Created Cryptocurrency by Finn Brunton
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Russia’s Crony Capitalism: The Path from Market Economy to Kleptocracy by Anders Aslund
Aug 10, 2020
Russia's Crony Capitalism: The Path from Market Economy to Kleptocracy by Anders Aslund
Atlanticcouncil.org/expert/anders-aslund/
A penetrating look into the extreme plutocracy Vladimir Putin has created and its implications for Russia’s future
This insightful study explores how the economic system Vladimir Putin has developed in Russia works to consolidate control over the country. By appointing his close associates as heads of state enterprises and by giving control of the FSB and the judiciary to his friends from the KGB, he has enriched his business friends from Saint Petersburg with preferential government deals. Thus, Putin has created a super wealthy and loyal plutocracy that owes its existence to authoritarianism.
Much of this wealth has been hidden in offshore havens in the United States and the United Kingdom, where companies with anonymous owners and black money transfers are allowed to thrive. Though beneficial to a select few, this system has left Russia’s economy in untenable stagnation, which Putin has tried to mask through military might.
Dr. Anders Åslund is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. He is a leading specialist on economic policy in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Dr. Åslund has served as an economic adviser to several governments, notably the governments of Russia (1991-94) and Ukraine (1994-97).
He has published widely and is the author of 15 books and edited 16 books. His most recent book is Russia’s Crony Capitalism: The Path from Market Economy to Kleptocracy (Yale UP 2019) Other recent books are with Simeon Djankov, Europe’s Growth Challenge (OUP, 2017), Ukraine: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It (2015), and How Capitalism Was Built (CUP, 2013). His books have been translated into 12 languages.
He was a professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and the founding director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics. He has worked at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Brookings Institution, and the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies at the Woodrow Wilson Center. He served as a Swedish diplomat in Kuwait, Poland, Geneva, and Moscow. He earned his PhD from Oxford University.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – iFollow – New Instagram Snapchat Hybrid App & Interview with CEO Jonathan M. Viverette
Aug 09, 2020
iFollow - New Instagram Snapchat Hybrid App & Interview with CEO Jonathan M. Viverette
Check it out at: https://bit.ly/31vWV0l
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Personal Power: How to Crush It in Life
Aug 08, 2020
Personal Power: How to Crush It in Life
Check it out at: https://bit.ly/2XCgwe8
BIOGRAPHY: DAN E. SILBERBERG
Dan is an evolutionary entrepreneur and the CEO/Founder of 1 Insight 2 Thrive, an evolutionary global education academy with courses serving people from all over the world to emerge into who they truly are. After 40 years in business as a CEO and having run businesses from $7-$400million, Dan is dedicated and committed to training the transformational leaders moving forward. Dan is a transformational teacher, leader, speaker, educator, coach and visionary. He is the creator of Personal Power Master Class 2020, a transformational course of personal empowerment, influence, and persuasion. Dan’s mission is to democratize and scales knowledge around the world to the advantage of others creating a world where everyone can thrive. As a lifelong learner and more than 40 years of personal development and men’s work, Dan credits this as the source of his own growth, success, impact, and development.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Life on Mars: What to Know Before We Go by David A. Weintraub
Aug 07, 2020
Life on Mars: What to Know Before We Go by David A. Weintraub
Vanderbilt.edu
David Weintraub received his Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Astronomy at Yale in 1980 and his PhD in Geophysics & Space Physics at UCLA in 1989. He is a Professor of Astronomy at Vanderbilt University, where he founded and directs the Communication of Science program and does research on the formation of stars and planets. He is the 2015 winner of the Klopsteg Award from the American Association of Physics Teachers, which recognizes the outstanding communication of the excitement of contemporary physics to the general public. His most recent book, Life on Mars: What to Know Before We Go was published in 2018, has been translated into Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Polish, and will appear in a revised, paperback edition in November 2020. His previous books include Religions and Extraterrestrial Life: How Will We Deal With It? (2014), How Old is the Universe? (2010), and Is Pluto a Planet? (2006). He has also co-written seven astronomy books for children.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – How To Be Fan-f*cking-tastic! by Max A. Borges
Aug 06, 2020
How To Be Fan-f*cking-tastic! by Max A. Borges
Fan-fucking-tastic.com
How am I doing? I’m fan-fucking-tastic of course! I’ve always been an optimistic person. That optimism has led me to countless opportunities both personal and professional that have given me more success than I had ever dreamed of. Through the years I have accumulated bits of wisdom that serve me each and every day. This simple book contains some of that wisdom in hopes of helping YOU create a more fulfilling and abundant life – a life that is fan-fucking-tastic! Each time you pick up this book, something new may resonate and help you in some area of your life that needs a little something. Be sure and keep it close by for those days you need it.-Max Borges
Max Borges is an entrepreneur who in 2002 founded the Max Borges Agency - a tech-focused
public relations firm. By studying the habits of business and strategy icons, he built his
agency to more than 50 employees and $10 million a year in revenue.
Max lives in Miami Beach with his amazing wife and three children.
He also hosts a podcast called Unconventional Genius, invests in tech startups and listens
to heavy metal
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Irrationality: A History of the Dark Side of Reason by Justin E. H. Smith
Aug 04, 2020
Irrationality: A History of the Dark Side of Reason by Justin E. H. Smith
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A fascinating history that reveals the ways in which the pursuit of rationality often leads to an explosion of irrationality
It’s a story we can’t stop telling ourselves. Once, humans were benighted by superstition and irrationality, but then the Greeks invented reason. Later, the Enlightenment enshrined rationality as the supreme value. Discovering that reason is the defining feature of our species, we named ourselves the “rational animal.” But is this flattering story itself rational? In this sweeping account of irrationality from antiquity to today―from the fifth-century BC murder of Hippasus for revealing the existence of irrational numbers to the rise of Twitter mobs and the election of Donald Trump―Justin Smith says the evidence suggests the opposite. From sex and music to religion and war, irrationality makes up the greater part of human life and history.
Rich and ambitious, Irrationality ranges across philosophy, politics, and current events. Challenging conventional thinking about logic, natural reason, dreams, art and science, pseudoscience, the Enlightenment, the internet, jokes and lies, and death, the book shows how history reveals that any triumph of reason is temporary and reversible, and that rational schemes, notably including many from Silicon Valley, often result in their polar opposite. The problem is that the rational gives birth to the irrational and vice versa in an endless cycle, and any effort to permanently set things in order sooner or later ends in an explosion of unreason. Because of this, it is irrational to try to eliminate irrationality. For better or worse, it is an ineradicable feature of life.
Illuminating unreason at a moment when the world appears to have gone mad again, Irrationality is fascinating, provocative, and timely.
Justin E. H. Smith is a professor of history and philosophy of science at the University of Paris. He is the author of Divine Machines: Leibniz and the Sciences of Life (2011), Nature, Human Nature, and Human Difference: Race in Early Modern Philosophy (2015), The Philosopher: A History in Six Types (2016), and Irrationality: A History of the Dark Side of Reason (2019), all published with Princeton University Press. He is an editor-at-large of Cabinet Magazine. The main-belt asteroid 13585 Justinsmith was named after him in 2015.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President by Jill Wine-Banks
Aug 01, 2020
The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President by Jill Wine-Banks
Jillwinebanks.com
Obstruction of justice, the specter of impeachment, sexism at work, shocking revelations: Jill Wine-Banks takes us inside her trial by fire as a Watergate prosecutor.
It was a time, much like today, when Americans feared for the future of their democracy, and women stood up for equal treatment. At the crossroads of the Watergate scandal and the women’s movement was a young lawyer named Jill Wine Volner (as she was then known), barely thirty years old and the only woman on the team that prosecuted the highest-ranking White House officials. Called “the mini-skirted lawyer” by the press, she fought to receive the respect accorded her male counterparts―and prevailed.
In The Watergate Girl, Jill Wine-Banks opens a window on this troubled time in American history. It is impossible to read about the crimes of Richard Nixon and the people around him without drawing parallels to today’s headlines. The book is also the story of a young woman who sought to make her professional mark while trapped in a failing marriage, buffeted by sexist preconceptions, and harboring secrets of her own. Her house was burgled, her phones were tapped, and even her office garbage was rifled through.
At once a cautionary tale and an inspiration for those who believe in the power of justice and the rule of law, The Watergate Girl is a revelation about our country, our politics, and who we are as a society.
Jill Wine-Banks is currently an MSNBC Legal Analyst, appearing regularly on primetime and daytime shows. She also appears on PBS, Canadian and Australian networks, Sirius XM, NPR and other radio shows, including Stephanie Miller’s, and podcasts. A sought-after speaker, Jill appears before professional, political, women’s and business groups, universities and law schools. In addition, Jill has written OpEds for the NBC.com, Chicago Tribune, Politico, and Huffington Post. She has also been featured in several documentaries and films, including Academy Award winner Charles Ferguson’s Watergate, or How We Got Control of an Out of Control President, Robert Redford’s All The President’s Men Revisited, ABC 20/20, and Michael Moore’s Farenheit 11/9.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Designing for Behavior Change: Applying Psychology and Behavioral Economics by Stephen Wendel
Jul 31, 2020
Designing for Behavior Change: Applying Psychology and Behavioral Economics by Stephen Wendel
Designers and managers hope their products become essential for users—integrated into their lives like Instagram, Lyft, and others have become. Such deep integration isn’t accidental: it’s a process of careful design and iterative learning, especially for technology companies. This guide shows you how to apply behavioral science—research that supports many products—to help your users achieve their goals using your product.
In this updated edition, Stephen Wendel, head of behavioral science at Morningstar, takes you step-by-step through the process of incorporating behavioral science into product design and development. Product managers, UX and interaction designers, and data analysts will learn a simple and effective approach for identifying target users and behaviors, building the product, and gauging its effectiveness.
Learn the three main strategies to help people change behavior
Identify behaviors your target audience seeks to change—and obstacles that stand in their way
Develop effective designs that are enjoyable to use
Measure your product’s impact and learn ways to improve it
Combine behavioral science with data science to pinpoint problems and test potential solutions
Dr. Wendel is the head of Behavioral Science at Morningstar, where his team develops and tests practical techniques to help people overcome common behavioral obstacles with their finances. Steve is the author of three books on applied behavioral science and founder of the non-profit Action Design Network, which educates the public about behavioral science and product design. He has two wonderful kids, who don’t care about behavioral science at all.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – As a City on a Hill: The Story of America’s Most Famous Lay Sermon by Daniel T. Rodgers
Jul 30, 2020
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - As a City on a Hill: The Story of America's Most Famous Lay Sermon by Daniel T. Rodgers
Daniel Rodgers Webpage
How an obscure Puritan sermon came to be seen as a founding document of American identity and exceptionalism
“For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill,” John Winthrop warned his fellow Puritans at New England’s founding in 1630. More than three centuries later, Ronald Reagan remade that passage into a timeless celebration of American promise. How were Winthrop’s long-forgotten words reinvented as a central statement of American identity and exceptionalism? In As a City on a Hill, leading American intellectual historian Daniel Rodgers tells the surprising story of one of the most celebrated documents in the canon of the American idea. In doing so, he brings to life the ideas Winthrop’s text carried in its own time and the sharply different yearnings that have been attributed to it since.
As a City on a Hill shows how much more malleable, more saturated with vulnerability, and less distinctly American Winthrop’s “Model of Christian Charity” was than the document that twentieth-century Americans invented. Across almost four centuries, Rodgers traces striking shifts in the meaning of Winthrop’s words―from Winthrop’s own anxious reckoning with the scrutiny of the world, through Abraham Lincoln’s haunting reference to this “almost chosen people,” to the “city on a hill” that African Americans hoped to construct in Liberia, to the era of Donald Trump.
As a City on a Hill reveals the circuitous, unexpected ways Winthrop’s words came to lodge in American consciousness. At the same time, the book offers a probing reflection on how nationalism encourages the invention of “timeless” texts to straighten out the crooked realities of the past.
Dan Rodgers is the Henry Charles Lea Professor of History Emeritus at Princeton University. He is a prize-winning teacher and the author of six prize-winning books on the history of American ideas, arguments, assumptions, and culture. His Age of Fracture, which won the coveted Bancroft Prize in American history in 2012, not only helped put the word fracture on the map as a description of the last forty years of American history but showed how the very idea of “society” began to fall apart after the 1970s. His latest book, As a City on a Hill, available in paperback this fall, hones in on the history of one of the most iconic phrases in recent American politics: the claim that ever since their beginning Americans knew that they were destined to be a model to the world. The book uncovers the myths behind that assumption. It shows how a 17th century document’s words were lost, how they were found again, and how they were filled with radically new meanings. Finally, and most importantly, it asks what the phrase “city on a hill” ought to mean for us now.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blue-Collar Cash Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life By Ken Rusk
Jul 29, 2020
Blue-Collar Cash Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life By Ken Rusk
Kenrusk.com
Ken Rusk is the author of BLUE-COLLAR CASH: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life (out now from Dey Street Books/HarperCollins). He is also a blue-collar construction engineer and founder of Rusk Industries, Inc. who has launched multiple successful endeavors over the last 30 plus years. He believes that anyone can realize their dreams and live a comfortable life regardless of their educational background or past.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Code of Capital: How the Law Creates Wealth and Inequality by Katharina Pistor
Jul 28, 2020
The Code of Capital: How the Law Creates Wealth and Inequality by Katharina Pistor
Katharina Pistor
Capital is the defining feature of modern economies, yet most people have no idea where it actually comes from. What is it, exactly, that transforms mere wealth into an asset that automatically creates more wealth? The Code of Capital explains how capital is created behind closed doors in the offices of private attorneys, and why this little-known fact is one of the biggest reasons for the widening wealth gap between the holders of capital and everybody else.
In this revealing book, Katharina Pistor argues that the law selectively “codes” certain assets, endowing them with the capacity to protect and produce private wealth. With the right legal coding, any object, claim, or idea can be turned into capital—and lawyers are the keepers of the code. Pistor describes how they pick and choose among different legal systems and legal devices for the ones that best serve their clients’ needs, and how techniques that were first perfected centuries ago to code landholdings as capital are being used today to code stocks, bonds, ideas, and even expectations—assets that exist only in law.
A powerful new way of thinking about one of the most pernicious problems of our time, The Code of Capital explores the different ways that debt, complex financial products, and other assets are coded to give financial advantage to their holders. This provocative book paints a troubling portrait of the pervasive global nature of the code, the people who shape it, and the governments that enforce it.
Awards and Recognition
One of the Financial Times' Best Books of 2019: Economics
One of the Financial Times' Readers' Best Books of 2019
One of Business Insider's Richard Feloni's best books of 2019 on how we can rethink today's capitalism and improve the economy
A Project Syndicate Best Read in 2019
Katharina Pistor is a leading scholar and writer on corporate governance, money and finance, property rights, and comparative law and legal institutions.
Pistor is the author or co-author of nine books. Her most recent book, The Code of Capital: How the Law Creates Wealth and Inequality, examines how assets such as land, private debt, business organizations, or knowledge are transformed into capital through contract law, property rights, collateral law, and trust, corporate, and bankruptcy law. The Code of Capital was named one of the best books of 2019 by the Financial Times and Business Insider.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams by Stefanie K. Johnson
Jul 28, 2020
Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams by Stefanie K. Johnson
Inclusifybook.com
Wall Street Journal Bestseller
In this groundbreaking guide, a management expert outlines the transformative leadership skill of tomorrow—one that can make it possible to build truly diverse and inclusive teams which value employees’ need to belong while being themselves.
Humans have two basic desires: to stand out and to fit in. Companies respond by creating groups that tend to the extreme—where everyone fits in and no one stands out, or where everyone stands out and no one fits in. How do we find that happy medium where workers can demonstrate their individuality while also feeling they belong?
The answer, according to Stefanie Johnson, is to Inclusify. In this essential handbook, she explains what it means to Inclusify and how it can be used to strengthen any business. Inclusifying—unlike “diversifying” or “including”— implies a continuous, sustained effort towards helping diverse teams feel engaged, empowered, accepted, and valued. It’s no use having diversity if everyone feels like an outsider, she contends.
In her research, Johnson found common problems leaders exhibit which frustrate their attempts to create diverse and cohesive teams. Leaders that underestimated the importance of group coherence and dynamics often have employees who do not feel like they belong; leaders that ignore the benefits of listening to different perspectives leave some people feeling like they cannot be their authentic selves.
By contrast, leaders who Inclusify can forge strong relationships with their teams, inspire greater productivity from all of their workers, and create a more positive environment for everyone. Having a true range of different voices is good for the bottom line—it allows for the development of the best, most innovative, and creative solutions that are essential to success.
Inclusify reveals the unexpected ways that well-intentioned leaders undermine their teams, explains how to recognize the myths and misperceptions that drive these behaviors, and provides practical strategies to become an Inclusifyer. By learning why uniqueness and belonging are so imperative, leaders can better understand what makes their employees tick and find ways to encourage them to be themselves while ensuring they feel like they are fully part of the group. The result is a fully engaged team filled with diverse perspectives—the key to creating innovative and imaginative ideas that drive value.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kings County by David Goodwillie
Jul 27, 2020
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Kings County by David Goodwillie
Davidgoodwillie.com
Overview
It’s the early 2000s and like generations of ambitious young people before her, Audrey Benton arrives in New York City on a bus from nowhere. Broke but resourceful, she soon finds a home for herself amid the burgeoning music scene in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. But the city’s freedom comes with risks, and Audrey makes compromises to survive. As she becomes a minor celebrity in indie rock circles, she finds an unlikely match in Theo Gorski, a shy but idealistic mill-town kid who’s struggling to establish himself in the still-patrician world of books. But then an old acquaintance of Audrey’s disappears under mysterious circumstances, sparking a series of escalating crises that force the couple to confront a dangerous secret from her past.
From the raucous heights of Occupy Wall Street to the comical lows of the publishing industry, from million-dollar art auctions to Bushwick drug dens, Kings County captures New York City at a moment of cultural reckoning. Grappling with the resonant issues and themes of our time—sex and violence, art and commerce, friendship and family—it is an epic coming-of-age tale about love, consequences, bravery, and fighting for one’s place in an ever-changing world.
About The Author
David Goodwillie is the author of the novel American Subversive, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and the memoir Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time. Goodwillie has written for the New York Times, New York magazine, and Newsweek, among other publications. He has also been drafted to play professional baseball, worked as a private investigator, and was an expert at Sotheby’s auction house. A graduate of Kenyon College, he lives in Brooklyn.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – VITAL: A Torch For Your Social Justice Journey by Kyle C Ashlee & Aeriel A Ashlee
Jul 24, 2020
VITAL: A Torch For Your Social Justice Journey by Kyle C Ashlee & Aeriel A Ashlee
Kyleashlee.com
Kyle and Aeriel Ashlee are married life partners, best friends, and co-social justice journeyers. Deeply passionate about racial justice and gender equity, together they provide empowering facilitations and interactive workshops for colleges, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations around the world. Unearthing the wisdom in the room, the Ashlees bring a dynamic and energizing facilitation style to their work.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose by Lauren McGoodwin
Jul 23, 2020
Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose by Lauren McGoodwin
careercontessa.com
Lauren McGoodwin is Career Contessa’s CEO, #1 power move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren launched Career Contessa in 2013 out of her master’s thesis project to close the gap in career development resources for women. Career Contessa now helps over 2 million women each year with their careers through content, online learning courses, and job listings.
Formerly, Lauren was a Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and talent development. She has a Bachelor's in Education from University of Oregon and a Master’s in Communication Management from USC where she wrote her thesis on millennial women and career resources.
Lauren has spoken at TED Women, Watermark Conference for Women, and South by Southwest, appeared on Cheddar TV, Good Day LA, and regularly contributes on career advice to outlets like Good Morning America, Goop, and more. Lauren is also the host of Career Contessa’s podcast, The Femails, covering all things work, women, and traits of success, and just released her first book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose, from Harper Business, and loves to stay in touch on Instagram.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Age of Influence: The Power of Influencers to Elevate Your Brand by Neal Schaffer
Jul 22, 2020
The Age of Influence: The Power of Influencers to Elevate Your Brand by Neal Schaffer
NealSchaffer.com
Neal Schaffer is a recognized leader in helping businesses Maximize Your Social as a global keynote speaker, university educator, social media agency owner, author, and social media strategy consultant. From Fortune 50 enterprises to Grammy Award-Winning musicians, Neal has helped leading brands reach their next level in social media marketing, and he is available to bring this wealth of knowledge and experience to both educate and entertain your audience at your next event, workshop, or training.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ethics & Why It Matters with Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA, Adjunct Professor, Communication, University of Tampa
Jul 21, 2020
Ethics & Why It Matters with Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA, Adjunct Professor, Communication, University of Tampa
Kirk Hazlett Bio
A public relations professional-turned-public relations professor, Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA, is Adjunct Professor of Communication at the University of Tampa (FL). He is passionate about ethical PR practice and currently serves as PRSA Tampa Bay’s first Ethics Officer. In addition, he is Chair of the Ethics Committee, Global Listening Centre, an international non-profit organization promoting the noble cause of listening worldwide and encouraging individuals, organizations and institutions to work together to meet the urgent challenges of society. Before moving into academia, Kirk practiced nonprofit and government public relations and marketing for more than 35 years in the US as well as Asia. During his professional career, he managed communication programs for healthcare and member services organizations as well as the US Army and US Air Force in Vietnam, the Philippines and the United States. He also provided consulting services for both the Manila and the Singapore Red Cross.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Darlene McDonald on Black Lives Matter & Rep. John Lewis’ Life
Jul 21, 2020
Darlene McDonald on Black Lives Matter & Rep. John Lewis' Life
Darlenemcdonald.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Mindful Millionaire: Overcome Scarcity, Experience True Prosperity, and Create the Life You Really Want by Leisa Peterson
Jul 21, 2020
The Mindful Millionaire: Overcome Scarcity, Experience True Prosperity, and Create the Life You Really Want by Leisa Peterson
wealthclinic.com
Leisa Peterson, CFP® is on a mission to help 1,000,000 people elevate their financial consciousness by realizing their true value and creating financial security for themselves.
As a coach and mindset teacher, Leisa host’s the Mindful Millionaire podcast as well as virtual workshops and life-transforming retreats. Her masterful blend of sound financial strategy and mindfulness training helps people break free of patterns of lack, scarcity and money fears, allowing them to finally lead the rewarding, fulfilling, and abundant lives they most desire.
Leisa has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, FastCompany, Forbes, The Week, Huffington Post and has been featured on many podcasts and radio shows. Prior to starting WealthClinic®, LLC, Leisa worked with some of the largest financial and business services companies in the world including Wells Fargo, State Farm Insurance, UNUM Life Insurance, New York Life, Federal Express, Pitney Bowes, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Lawrence Chatters on Black Lives Matter & John Lewis RIP
Jul 19, 2020
Dr. Lawrence Chatters on Black Lives Matter & John Lewis RIP
Facebook.com/Drchatters
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Neil Gordon, Speaker Coach Talks About How To Be A Better Leader, Seller and Speaker
Jul 18, 2020
Neil Gordon, Speaker Coach Talks About How To Be A Better Leader, Seller and Speaker
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Santia Deck, WFLA Athlete, CEO of Trounus & First Woman Pioneer in Football & Shoes!
Jul 17, 2020
Santia Deck, WFLA Athlete, CEO of Trounus & First Woman Pioneer in Football & Shoes!
Queenofabs.com
Tronusofficial.com
The Chris Voss Show – Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Jul 14, 2020
Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Eddie S Glaude Jr. Princeton.edu
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • James Baldwin grew disillusioned by the failure of the civil rights movement to force America to confront its lies about race. In our own moment, when that confrontation feels more urgently needed than ever, what can we learn from his struggle?
“In the midst of an ugly Trump regime and a beautiful Baldwin revival, Eddie Glaude has plunged to the profound depths and sublime heights of Baldwin’s prophetic challenge to our present-day crisis.”—Cornel West
We live, according to Eddie S. Glaude Jr., in a moment when the struggles of Black Lives Matter and the attempt to achieve a new America have been challenged by the election of Donald Trump, a president whose victory represents yet another failure of America to face the lies it tells itself about race. From Charlottesville to the policies of child separation at the border, his administration turned its back on the promise of Obama’s presidency and refused to embrace a vision of the country shorn of the insidious belief that white people matter more than others.
We have been here before: For James Baldwin, these after times came in the wake of the civil rights movement, when a similar attempt to compel a national confrontation with the truth was answered with the murders of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr. In these years, spanning from the publication of The Fire Next Time in 1963 to that of No Name in the Street in 1972, Baldwin transformed into a more overtly political writer, a change that came at great professional and personal cost. But from that journey, Baldwin emerged with a sense of renewed purpose about the necessity of pushing forward in the face of disillusionment and despair.
In the story of Baldwin’s crucible, Glaude suggests, we can find hope and guidance through our own after times, this Trumpian era of shattered promises and white retrenchment. Mixing biography—drawn partially from newly uncovered interviews—with history, memoir, and trenchant analysis of our current moment, Begin Again is Glaude’s endeavor, following Baldwin, to bear witness to the difficult truth of race in America today. It is at once a searing exploration that lays bare the tangled web of race, trauma, and memory, and a powerful interrogation of what we all must ask of ourselves in order to call forth a new America.
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is a scholar who speaks to the black and blue in America. His most well-known books, Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul, and In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America, take a wide look at black communities and reveal complexities, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for hope. Hope that is, in one of his favorite quotes from W.E.B Du Bois, “not hopeless, but a bit unhopeful.” Other muses include James Baldwin, Malcolm X, and Bobby “Blue” Bland. In addition to his readings of early American philosophers and contemporary political scientists, Glaude turns to African American literature in his writing and teaching for insight into African American political life, religious thought, gender and class.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lean AI: How Innovative Startups Use Artificial Intelligence to Grow by Lomit Patel
Jul 13, 2020
Lean AI: How Innovative Startups Use Artificial Intelligence to Grow by Lomit Patel
Theleanai.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Social Justice & Change with Devin D. Thorpe, Author & Utah Congressional Candidate 2020
Jul 12, 2020
Social Justice & Change with Devin D. Thorpe, Author & Utah Congressional Candidate 2020
Devinthorpe.com
Amazon Link
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Jason DeBono, VP of NuView Trust Company on Self-Directed IRA’s
Jul 08, 2020
Jason DeBono, VP of NuView Trust Company on Self-Directed IRA's
Nuviewtrust.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tim Hughes, CEO of DLA Ignite & Book Author
Jul 06, 2020
Tim Hughes, CEO of DLA Ignite & Book Author
https://dlaignite.com/
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – #UNFIT: The Psychology of Donald Trump Documentary Review
Jul 04, 2020
#UNFIT: The Psychology of Donald Trump Documentary Review
#UNFIT: The Psychology of Donald Trump : JULY 4TH WEEKEND SCREENING! from #UNFIT on Vimeo.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Digital Renaissance: What Data and Economics Tell Us about the Future of Popular Culture By Joel Waldfogel
Jul 03, 2020
Digital Renaissance: What Data and Economics Tell Us about the Future of Popular Culture By Joel Waldfogel
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Fire Is upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America by Nicholas Buccola
Jul 01, 2020
The Fire Is upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America by Nicholas Buccola
Nicholasbuccola.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – What You Need to Know About Voting–and Why by Kim Wehle
Jun 30, 2020
What You Need to Know About Voting--and Why by Kim Wehle
Kimwehle.com
A step-by-step guide to every American’s most fundamental right and civic duty - just in time for the 2020 presidential election.
Nothing is more important to the health of a democracy than the right to vote. Yet less than half of eligible voters routinely show up to the polls. Part of the problem is that the basics of the process we use to choose our elected leaders remain shrouded in mystery for many Americans.
In What You Need to Know About Voting - and Why, law professor and constitutional scholar Kimberly Wehle unravels that mystery, offering practical, useful advice on the mechanics of voting and an enlightening survey of its history and future.
What is a primary? How does the electoral college work? Who gets to cast a ballot and why? Wehle answers these questions and more in a clear, engaging, and conversational tone. From where and how to register in the various states to how to change your registration when you move, this indispensable book outlines the necessary steps to take to become an active participant in the electoral process.
For new voters, would-be voters, young people looking ahead to the next election, and those seeking citizenship, What You Need to Know About Voting - and Why is a timely and informative guide, providing the background you need in order to make informed choices that will shape our shared destiny for decades to come.
Kimberly Wehle (pronounced "Whale-ee") is an author, lawyer, law professor, and on-air and off-air legal expert, analyst and commentator for CBS News. She has also appeared on MSNBC, CNN, BBC, NPR, and PBS. In addition, Wehle is a contributor for BBC World News, and a contributor for The Bulwark and The Hill. She has also written for the Baltimore Sun and LA Times. She is a former Assistant United States Attorney, Associate Independent Counsel in the Whitewater Investigation, and author of "How to Read The Constitution--and Why" and "What You Need to Know about the Right to Vote--and Why," which is forthcoming in June 2020, and "The Outsourced Constitution: How Public Power in Private Hands Erodes Democracy," by Cambridge University Press. For updates, you can follow her on Twitter @kim_wehle and like her on Facebook and on her Instagram.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Kimberley Johnson, Host of the “Start Me Up” Podcast, Author of “Peyton’s Choice” & “The Virgin Diaries.”
Jun 29, 2020
Kimberley Johnson, Host of the "Start Me Up" Podcast, Author of "Peyton's Choice" & "The Virgin Diaries."
https://www.patreon.com/startmeup
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dr. Lawrence Chatters Motivational Speaker & Author
Jun 28, 2020
Dr. Lawrence Chatters Motivational Speaker & Author
Facebook.com/Drchatters
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Karina Brown, Utah Lt. Governor Candidate Democrat 2020
Jun 25, 2020
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Brian Basilico, Host of Bacon Podcast, Author & Speaker
Jun 24, 2020
Brian Basilico, Host of Bacon Podcast, Author & Speaker
Brianbasilico.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Charles Warner and Innovation Tech Talks Podcast
Jun 24, 2020
Charles Warner and Innovation Tech Talks Podcast
https://innovationtechtalks.blubrry.net/2020/05/05/episode-2-social-media-breakdown-during-the-pandemic/
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tim Patterson, Trade Show Guy & Author
Jun 16, 2020
Tim Patterson, Trade Show Guy & Author
Tradeshowguy.net
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Darlene McDonald, DNC National Committee Woman Elect for Utah
Jun 14, 2020
Darlene McDonald, DNC National Committee Woman Elect for Utah
Darlenemcdonald.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amira Alvarez on Creating Economic Freedom
Jun 13, 2020
Amira Alvarez on Creating Economic Freedom
Theunstoppablewoman.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Miracle Minded Manager by John J. Murphy Interview
Jun 10, 2020
Miracle Minded Manager by John J. Murphy Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – UC Berkeley Study Finds 530 Million People Saved From COVID-19 Infections With Emergency Policies
Jun 10, 2020
UC Berkeley Study Finds 530 Million People Saved From COVID-19 Infections With Emergency Policies
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2404-8
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – What Does “Defund the Police” Mean? – George Floyd
Jun 08, 2020
What Does "Defund the Police" Mean? - George Floyd
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – George Floyd Is Laid To Rest, Trump & Barr Trample Americans Rights & Police Laws Must Change
Jun 08, 2020
George Floyd Is Laid To Rest, Trump & Barr Trample Americans Rights & Police Laws Must Change
The Chris Voss Show – Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad? By Jude Morrow
Jun 02, 2020
Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad? By Jude Morrow
Judemorrow.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Trump, Jack & Zuckerberg Heat Up Fight Over Social Networks & Posts
May 28, 2020
Trump, Jack & Zuckerberg Heat Up Fight Over Social Networks & Posts
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Twitter Weighs Removing Trump From Platform & Other Tech News
May 27, 2020
Twitter Weighs Removing Trump From Platform & Other Tech News
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – David Yakobovitch, Host of the HumAIn Podcast & Principal Data Scientist at Galvanize
May 25, 2020
David Yakobovitch, Host of the HumAIn Podcast & Principal Data Scientist at Galvanize
Humainpodcast.com/
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Shireen Ghorbani, Salt Lake City Council Candidate 2020
May 25, 2020
Shireen Ghorbani, Salt Lake City Council Candidate 2020
Shireenforcongress.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Chris Peterson, Utah Governor Candidate Democrat 2020
May 25, 2020
Chris Peterson, Utah Governor Candidate Democrat 2020 - Gubernatorial
Petersonforutah.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Amira Alvarez, Founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman
May 23, 2020
Amira Alvarez, Founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman
Theunstoppablewoman.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Spotify Makes Joe Rogan Podcast Exclusive, Mark Zuckerberg Announces Facebook Shops & More Tech News
May 20, 2020
Spotify Makes Joe Rogan Podcast Exclusive, Mark Zuckerberg Announces Facebook Shops & More Tech News
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ashlee Matthews, Utah District 38, Kearns Democrat Candidate 2020
May 20, 2020
Ashlee Matthews, Utah District 38, Kearns Democrat Candidate 2020
Ashleeforutah.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Disney Exec New CEO of TikTok, Uber Announces More Layoffs, & More Tech News
May 19, 2020
TDisney Exec New CEO of TikTok, Uber Announces More Layoffs, & More Tech News
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Devin D. Thorpe, Author & Utah 3rd Congressional District Democrat Nominee 2020
May 16, 2020
Devin D. Thorpe, Author & Utah 3rd Congressional District Democrat Nominee 2020
Devinthorpe.com
Amazon Link
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Apple Acquires NextVR, Rumours Of New iPads & AR Glasses & More Tech News
May 15, 2020
Apple Acquires NextVR, Rumours Of New iPads & AR Glasses & More Tech News
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Charles Warner, CEO at IPW Editor-in-Chief Innovation & Tech Today, Residential Tech Today, Cannabis & Tech Today
May 14, 2020
Charles Warner, CEO at IPW Editor-in-Chief Innovation & Tech Today, Residential Tech Today, Cannabis & Tech Today
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Twitter Tests Less Toxicity, Jack Says Twitter Employees Can Work At Home Indefinitely & More Tech News
May 13, 2020
Twitter Tests Less Toxicity, Jack Says Twitter Employees Can Work At Home Indefinitely & More Tech News
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Twitter Adding Covid-19 Labels On Misleading Content, “Plandemic” Video Removed & More Tech News
May 12, 2020
Twitter Adding Covid-19 Labels On Misleading Content, "Plandemic" Video Removed & More Tech News
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mitch Jackson, Attorney & Author: Covid-19 Ideas For Business Owners To Reduce Liabilities In The Age of Coronavirus
May 06, 2020
Mitch Jackson, Attorney & Author: Covid-19 Ideas For Business Owners To Reduce Liabilities In The Age of Coronavirus
Jacksonandwilson.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rick Smith of The Rick Smith Show
May 05, 2020
Rick Smith of The Rick Smith Show
Thericksmithshow.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Google, Facebook, Spotify News Earning Show More DUA’s & More Tech News
Apr 30, 2020
Google, Facebook, Spotify News Earning Show More DUA's & More Tech News
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tech News: Google Staggered Return, Uber Rumored Layoffs 20% & More
Apr 29, 2020
Tech News: Google Staggered Return, Uber Rumored Layoffs 20% & More
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tips On Updating Your Company’s Business Models With Coronavirus Re-Opening
Apr 27, 2020
Tips On Updating Your Company's Business Models With Coronavirus Re-Opening
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Felix Gray CEO David Roger Interview
Apr 22, 2020
Felix Gray CEO David Roger Interview
Shopfelixgray.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Facebook Fails On Covid-19 Mis-Information, New iPhone, & More Tech News
Apr 17, 2020
Facebook Fails On Covid-19 Mis-Information, New iPhone, & More Tech News
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Submit To #GratitudeShow, Amazon Affiliate Pay Changes & More Tech News
Apr 15, 2020
Submit To #GratitudeShow, Amazon Affiliate Pay Changes & More Tech News
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tips For Business’ And Unemployed Right Now In A Recession
Apr 11, 2020
Tips For Business' And Unemployed Right Now In A Recession
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gift3r App Digital Gift Card Mobile App & Marketing Platform Solution For Struggling Restaurants
Apr 08, 2020
Gift3r App Digital Gift Card Mobile App & Marketing Platform Solution For Struggling Restaurants
Gift3rapp.com
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Facebook, You’re Not Leaving Me, I’m Leaving You
Apr 04, 2020
Facebook, You're Not Leaving Me, I'm Leaving You
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tapping Your “Asset Toolbox” To Get Through Recessionary Times
Apr 04, 2020
Tapping Your "Asset Toolbox" To Get Through Recessionary Times
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Neal Rapoport With Covid-19 Impacted Business and Job Tips
Mar 26, 2020
Neal Rapoport With Covid-19 Impacted Business and Job Tips
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ideas For Starting A Business While Helping Save The World
Mar 24, 2020
Ideas For Starting A Business While Helping Save The World
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Coronavirus: Tips For Staying Calm With Stress Busting Tips And Entrepreneur Advice
Mar 19, 2020
Tips For Staying Calm With Stress Busting Tips And Entrepreneur Advice
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Coronavirus Isolating Is About Saving The Weak and Immunocompromised #HighRiskCovid19
Mar 15, 2020
Coronavirus Isolating Is About Saving The Weak and Immunocompromised #HighRiskCovid19
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dont Forget To SMILE & Laugh
Mar 13, 2020
Dont Forget To SMILE & Laugh
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Coronavirus Thoughts
Mar 13, 2020
Coronavirus Thoughts
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Mike Wolpert, Video Marketing Expert
Mar 11, 2020
Mike Wolpert, Video Marketing Expert
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Entrepreneurs: Taking Care Of Your #1 Asset – YOU
Feb 26, 2020
Entrepreneurs: Taking Care Of Your #1 Asset - YOU
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – NowMobile & Make-a-Wish Working Together To Make A Difference
Feb 26, 2020
NowMobile & Make-a-Wish Working Together To Make A Difference
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ted Rubin – Speaker / Author / Provocateur Interview
Feb 18, 2020
Ted Rubin - Speaker/Author/Provocateur Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power of Building Rapport & Qualifying People You Meet Online Or In Person
Feb 13, 2020
The Power of Building Rapport & Qualifying People You Meet Online Or In Person
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power of Intellectual Curiosity in Life & Business
Feb 10, 2020
The Power of Intellectual Curiosity in Life & Business
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Twitter and Youtube Go After Fake Accounts & New False Info Rules & More Tech News
Feb 04, 2020
Twitter and Youtube Go After Fake Accounts & New False Info Rules & More Tech News
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Microsoft, Facebook, Samsung Earning & More Tech News
Jan 30, 2020
Microsoft, Facebook, Samsung Earning & More Tech News
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Apple Reports Record Results, Facebook Stuff, & More Tech News
Jan 29, 2020
Apple Reports Record Results, Facebook Stuff, & More Tech News
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Accenture Mods PTSD, Google Ad Fix, and More Clearview AI Facial
Jan 24, 2020
Accenture Mods PTSD, Google Ad Fix, and More Clearview AI Facial
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Clearview AI Facial Recognition – The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It
Jan 20, 2020
Clearview AI Facial Recognition - The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It
Clearview AI Facial Recognition - The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Danby Appliances Parcel Guard CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 14, 2020
Danby Appliances Parcel Guard CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Monit Corp. Smart Adult & Baby Care Products CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 14, 2020
Monit Corp. Smart Adult & Baby Care Products CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – TROVA Cases Secure Your Personal Items – CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 14, 2020
TROVA Cases Secure Your Personal Items - CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 14, 2020
Lyf Board - The Dashboard For Your Family Life - CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 14, 2020
PantryOn - Monitoring Your Groceries CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Leyton CES Challenge 2020 – CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 14, 2020
Leyton CES Challenge 2020 - CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 14, 2020
MAXPRO Fitness Machine - CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 14, 2020
Mediatek Semiconductor Technology CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 13, 2020
CarePredict A.I. Driven Activity Monitoring and Risk Alerts for Caregivers at CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Carepredict.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – BLACK+DECKER™ Home Care Companion Pria™ – CES Show 2020 Suite Interview
Jan 13, 2020
BLACK+DECKER™ Home Care Companion Pria™ - CES Show 2020 Suite Interview
CES promo code is CES2020 for $100 off a Pria unit, it expires 1/15
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SharingOS Turnkey Solutions For Mobility Sharing Worldwide CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 13, 2020
SharingOS Turnkey Solutions For Mobility Sharing Worldwide CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 13, 2020
ACEINNA Autonomous Vehicles CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Verimatrix – Securing and Enabling the Connected Future CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 13, 2020
Verimatrix - Securing and Enabling the Connected Future CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – YogiFi – The world’s FIRST Smart Yoga Assistant CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 13, 2020
YogiFi - The world's FIRST Smart Yoga Assistant CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 13, 2020
ible Technology's Airvida Wearable Air Purifiers - CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – NowMobile Booth Interview CES 2020 & Make a Wish Announcement
Jan 13, 2020
NowMobile Booth Interview CES 2020 & Make a Wish Announcement
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Jan 13, 2020
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - Gem The App - The Elite Way of Gifting CES 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 13, 2020
Sabinetek New SmartMike+ & Products at CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 13, 2020
Master & Dynamic Audio - Suite Interview at CES 2020>
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Terawatt Professional Development Platform of Top Coaches at CES 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 11, 2020
Terawatt - Professional Development Platform of Top Coaches at CES 2020 Booth Interview
Goterawatt.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gift3r App Booth Interview at CES Show 2020
Jan 11, 2020
Gift3r App Booth Interview at CES Show 2020
The Chris Voss Show Podcast- Trifo – AI Home Robot Company Booth Interview at CES 2020
Jan 11, 2020
Trifo - AI Home Robot Company Booth Interview at CES 2020
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ovis: 1st AI-Powered Suitcase Following by Side – CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
Jan 09, 2020
Ovis: 1st AI-Powered Suitcase Following by Side - CES Show 2020 Booth Interview
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Jan 08, 2020
Coolpad Launches New 5G Phone and More at CES Show 2020 Suite Interview
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rohinni CEO Matthew Gerber – Suite Interview At CES 2020
Jan 07, 2020
Rohinni CEO Matthew Gerber - Suite Interview At CES 2020
Rohinni.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gryphon CEO John WU At CES 2020 With New Mesh WiFi Routers
Jan 05, 2020
Gryphon CEO John WU At CES 2020 With New Mesh WiFi Routers
Gryphonconnect.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Gift3r App Digital Gift Card Mobile App & Marketing Platform at CES Show 2020
Jan 03, 2020
Gift3r App Digital Gift Card Mobile App & Marketing Platform at CES Show 2020
Gift3rapp.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Happy New Years 2020 – Tips To Get Started Off Right For The New Year!
Jan 01, 2020
Happy New Years 2020 - Tips To Get Started Off Right For The New Year!
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Dec 31, 2019
Microsoft Beats North Korea Hackers, Uber Fight California & Other News Dec 30, 2019
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Dec 30, 2019
CES Show Preview, The 2010's Lookback & Other News Dec 29, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – CES Show Preview, The 2010’s Lookback & Other News Dec 29, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
CES Show Preview, The 2010's Lookback & Other News Dec 29, 2019
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Dec 18, 2019
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association and CES Show
The Chris Voss Show – Codecheck App CEO Boris Manhart at CES 2020
Dec 05, 2019
Codecheck App CEO Boris Manhart at CES 2020
Codecheck-app.com
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Dec 03, 2019
Best Gifts 2019: The Gifts We Recommend From Our Reviews & Other Tech News Dec 2, 2019
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Nov 26, 2019
Scott Monty on The State Of Social Media
ScottMonty.com
Scott Monty Patreon Group
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sacha Baron Cohen Speech at Anti-Defamation League on Social Media
Nov 25, 2019
Sacha Baron Cohen Speech at ADL on Social Media
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tesla Cybertruck, Twitter Features, Russia Firewall & Other Tech News Nov 22, 2019
Nov 23, 2019
Tesla Cybertruck, Twitter Features, Russia Firewall & Other Tech News Nov 22, 2019
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Nov 22, 2019
Apple Issues & Review, Twitter Changes, WeWork Bloodletting & Other Tech News Nov 21, 2019
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Nov 15, 2019
Master & Dynamic New Products, Apple+ Bundling, & Other Tech News Nov 14, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – GTFO Video Game Developer 10 Chambers Collective Interview
Nov 13, 2019
GTFO Video Game Developer 10 Chambers Collective Interview
GTFOthegame.com
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Nov 12, 2019
Instagram Debuts Reels, TikTok Competitor, Facebook Changes & Other Tech News Nov 12, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – OnRobot Booth Interview at Fabtech 2019
Nov 11, 2019
OnRobot Booth Interview at Fabtech 2019
OnRobot.com
See them at Booth A1400
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Disney+ Launch, Youtube Ads, FREE Crypto Startup School & Other Tech News Nov 8, 2019
Nov 08, 2019
Disney+ Launch, Youtube Ads, FREE Crypto Startup School & Other Tech News Nov 8, 2019
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Nov 07, 2019
Saudia Arabia Twitter Spying & Tech Buying, HoloLens 2 & Other Tech News Nov 7, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Universal Robots Booth Interview at Fabtech 2019
Nov 05, 2019
Universal Robots Booth Interview at Fabtech 2019
See them at Booth #B35083
Universal-robots.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – SEMA Show 2019 & Featured Booth MENABO
Nov 05, 2019
See Menabo at SEMA Booth #35284 - Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road Section
Semashow.com
Menabocaraccessories.com
MENABO Cargo System products Safety, flexibility, Italian look with an attractive Quality-Features/Price ratio. From roof-bars to roof-boxes, from bike to ski carriers, all the necessary for leisure, sport and outdoor living, Made in Italy.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Microsoft Major Announcements, Apple Invests In Housing & Other Tech News Nov 4, 2019
Nov 04, 2019
Microsoft Major Announcements, Apple Invests In Housing & Other Tech News Nov 4, 2019
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Nov 03, 2019
Emotion Recognition in China, Russia's “Sovereign Internet” Law & Other Tech News Nov 3, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Google Buys Fitbit, Apple TV+ Launches, China Goes 5G & Other Tech News Nov 1, 2019
Nov 01, 2019
Google Buys Fitbit, Apple TV+ Launches, China Goes 5G & Other Tech News Nov 1, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Whats App, Sony, Apple & Fabook & Other Tech News Oct 29, 2019
Oct 30, 2019
Whats App, Sony, Apple & Fabook & Other Tech News Oct 29, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Facebook Relaunches News Attempt, Sony, AT&T, TikTok & Other Tech News Oct 25, 2019
Oct 25, 2019
Facebook Relaunches News Attempt, Sony, AT&T, TikTok & Other Tech News Oct 25, 2019/strong>
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – TikTok Issues, Twitter Jack Calls Out Zuckerberg & Other Tech News Oct 24, 2019
Oct 25, 2019
TikTok Issues, Twitter Jack Calls Out Zuckerberg & Other Tech News Oct 24, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Master & Dynamic New Earbuds, Facebook, Google Quantum Record, & Other Tech News Oct 23, 2019
Oct 24, 2019
Master & Dynamic New Earbuds, Facebook, Google Quantum Record, & Other Tech News Oct 23, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Featured On Product Hunt Today & Other Tech News Oct 23, 2019
Oct 24, 2019
Featured On Product Hunt Today & Other Tech News Oct 23, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – More Pixel 4, Facebook Issues Swirling, Snapchat Is Still A Thing! & Other Tech News Oct 22, 2019
Oct 23, 2019
More Pixel 4, Facebook Issues Swirling, Snapchat Is Still A Thing! & Other Tech News Oct 22, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Google Pixel 4 XL Review – First Impressions AT&T
Oct 22, 2019
Google Pixel 4 XL Review First Impressions AT&T
ATT.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pixel 4, Twitter Public-Interest Rules, Dark Web & Other Tech News Oct 16, 2019
Oct 16, 2019
Pixel 4, Twitter Public-Interest Rules, Dark Web & Other Tech News Oct 16, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Zuckerberg, Apple and China Issues, Fortnite, Xbox & Other Tech News Oct 14, 2019
Oct 14, 2019
Zuckerberg, Apple and China Issues, Fortnite, Xbox & Other Tech News Oct 14, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Review Part 2 Raid, Vex Insurgence, Armor 2.0, etc.
Oct 12, 2019
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Review Part 2 Raid, Vex Insurgence, Armor 2.0, etc.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Product Hunt: Cluey Travel, Libra Case, Brydge Case, Escape 2.0 & More Oct 9, 2019
Oct 09, 2019
Product Hunt: Cluey Travel, Libra Case, Brydge Case, Escape 2.0 & More Oct 9, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blizzard Backlash Worsens, Uber Pet, Crypto Taxes & Other Tech News Oct 9, 2019
Oct 09, 2019
Blizzard Backlash Worsens, Uber Pet, Crypto Taxes & Other Tech News Oct 9, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Blizzard Gaming Bans, Twitter Oops, Facebook Workplace New Linkedin? & Other Tech News Oct 8, 2019
Oct 09, 2019
Blizzard Gaming Bans, Twitter Oops, Facebook Workplace New Linkedin? & Other Tech News Oct 8, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Product Hunt: AnyPicker, Morning Brew, Ivy & Other Cool Stuff Oct 7, 2019
Oct 07, 2019
Product Hunt: AnyPicker, Morning Brew, Ivy & Other Cool Stuff Oct 7, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Deep Fake Video Proliferation, Twitters Public Square Attitudes & Other Tech News Oct 7, 2019
Oct 07, 2019
Deep Fake Video Proliferation, Twitters Public Square Attitudes & Other Tech News Oct 7, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Product Hunt: Buffer App Instagram, Animals Airbnb & Other Tech News Oct 4, 2019
Oct 05, 2019
Product Hunt: Buffer App Instagram, Animals Airbnb & Other Tech News Oct 4, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Disney blocks Netflix Ads, Iran Hacks Politics, & Other Tech News Oct 4, 2019
Oct 04, 2019
Disney blocks Netflix Ads, Iran Hacks Politics, & Other Tech News Oct 4, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Review
Oct 03, 2019
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Review
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Oct 03, 2019
Uber News, Deep Work Stats, Workona Cloud Destop, Sleeep App & Other Tech News Oct 2, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Microsoft Surface Announcements & Other Tech News Oct 2, 2019
Oct 03, 2019
Microsoft Surface Announcements & Other Tech News Oct 2, 2019
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Oct 01, 2019
GoPro HERO8 Black, GoPro MAX, Microsoft Surface Event & Other Tech News Oct 1, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Zine, Zenaton, Mind Maker on Product Hunt & Other Tech News Sept 30, 2019
Sep 30, 2019
Zine, Zenaton, Mind Maker on Product Hunt & Other Tech News Sept 30, 2019
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Sep 26, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - OnePlus 7t, Amazon Echo Frames, Twitch Redesign & Other Tech News Sept 26, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Apple iOS 13 Launch, SnapCall, Credder, Podcast9 & Other Tech News Sept 19, 2019
Sep 19, 2019
Apple iOS 13 Launch, SnapCall, Credder, Podcast9 & Other Tech News Sept 19, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – IBC Show 2019 Zhiyun Booth Interview New Gimbals!
Sep 16, 2019
IBC Show 2019 Zhiyun Booth Interview New Gimbals!
Zhiyun-tech.com
Kickstarter Smooth-Q2
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stewart Filmscreen Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 14, 2019
Stewart Filmscreen Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Stewartfilmscreen.com/en
See them at Booth #2304
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Wilson Electronics Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
Wilson Electronics Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
https://www.wilsonelectronics.com/
See them at Booth #519
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Lifetime Lighting Systems Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
Lifetime Lighting Systems Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Lifetimelightingsystems.com
See them at Booth #1651
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Rosewater Energy Group Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
Rosewater Energy Group Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Rosewaterenergy.com
See them at Booth #2654
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Heritage Acoustics Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
Heritage Acoustics Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Heritageacoustics.com
See them at Booth #4138
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Apollo Enclosures Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
Apollo Enclosures Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Apolloenc.com
See them at Booth #4146
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – WeatherHawk Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
WeatherHawk Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Weatherhawk.com
See them at Booth #2023
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 2N Telecome Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
2N Telecom Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
2nusa.com/en_US
See them at Booth #4403
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – MantelMount Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
MantelMount Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Mantelmount.com
See them at Booth #4336
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Vivint Smart Home Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 13, 2019
Vivint Smart Home Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
Vivint.com
See them at Booth #523
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Sep 13, 2019
Caavo Booth Interview at CEDIA Expo 2019
See them at Booth #3259
Caavo.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Apple New iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max, Watch, iPad, OS, Services, etc.
Sep 10, 2019
Apple New iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max, Watch, iPad, OS, Services, etc.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 2N Regional Business Development Head Craig Szmania at CEDIA Expo 2019
Sep 10, 2019
2N Regional Business Development Head Craig Szmania at CEDIA Expo 2019
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Sep 09, 2019
Apple’s iPhone Event, iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5 & Other Tech News Sept 9, 2019
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Sep 05, 2019
Facebook Dating, Pulse Q&A: Polls For Linkedin & Other Tech News Sept 5, 2019
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Sep 03, 2019
Shuttercase 2.0, Youtube Deletes Hate Speech Channels & Other Tech News Sept 3, 2019
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Sep 02, 2019
Steven Kuhn, CEO of Humble Alpha CEO Program
Steven-kuhn.com
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Aug 30, 2019
Mission8, 5-IN-1 Shower, Zum, Hey Google Will Let You Talk To The Dead? & Other Tech News Aug 30, 2019
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Aug 29, 2019
True REST Float Spa Founder Nick Janicki
Truerest.com
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Aug 28, 2019
CBP searched 30,000 devices, Facebook, Google Changes & Other Tech News Aug 28, 2019
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Aug 27, 2019
Robert Luxenberg, Mind, Money and Wealth: What They Don’t Teach in School Book
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Aug 26, 2019
Censorship, Privacy, Misinformation, Weaponized Context & Other Tech News Aug 26, 2019
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Aug 23, 2019
Youtube Bans China Misinformation, Instagram Ads & Other Tech News Aug 23, 2019
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Aug 21, 2019
Facebook Updates, Apps, Changes & Other Tech News Aug 20, 2019
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Aug 17, 2019
Jonathan Hirshon: Internet Anonymous, The Food Dictator, Author & Horizon PR
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Aug 17, 2019
Youtube, Amazon FC Ambassadors & Other Tech News Aug 16, 2019
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Aug 17, 2019
Hempsession Podcast, Oliver del Camino
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Aug 15, 2019
Gen Z Instagram/Tinder Resumes & Other Tech News Aug 15, 2019
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Aug 14, 2019
Snap Spectacles 3, Tumblr, Youtube & News Aug 14, 2019
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Aug 14, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News Aug 13, 2019
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Aug 12, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News Aug 12, 2019
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Aug 08, 2019
Samsung Note 10 & More Announcement News
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Aug 06, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News Aug 6, 2019
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Aug 05, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News Aug 5, 2019
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Aug 04, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News Aug 4, 2019
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Aug 03, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News Aug 3, 2019
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Aug 02, 2019
Imagination Park CEO Alen Paul Silverrstieen
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Aug 02, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News Aug 2, 2019
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Aug 01, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News Aug 1, 2019
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Jul 31, 2019
Daily Business & Tech News July 31, 2019
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Jul 30, 2019
Sod Solutions CTO Drew Wagner
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Jul 29, 2019
How GoDaddy Lost A 10 Year, Most Loyal, Defending Influencer With Greedy Customer Service
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Jul 29, 2019
Election 2020 Deathmatch - KVOS Popup Radio
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Jul 26, 2019
Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History by Mike Virgintino
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Jul 25, 2019
My Thoughts On Robert Mueller Testimony
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Jul 20, 2019
Orest Komarnyckyj Official Old Guy
Myjunkdoesnotwork.com
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Jul 13, 2019
Kramer Electronics US CEO Clint Hoffman
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Jul 10, 2019
How To Turn Unhappy Customers Into Happy, Long Term Customers
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Jul 09, 2019
Planable.io Co-Founder Vlad Calus
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Jul 07, 2019
Adventure Life! Announcing New Changes and More Content
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Jul 03, 2019
The Chris Voss Show Podcast GBC Foton 30 Laminator at ISTE Conference
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Jun 28, 2019
Casio Lampfree Projectors at Infocomm 2019
casioprojector.com
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Jun 13, 2019
Sprolink / ATS-Pro Booth Interview at Infocomm 2019
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Jun 12, 2019
Kramer Electronics Booth Interview at Intercomm 2019
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Jun 12, 2019
Targus Booth Interview at Infocomm 2019 Booth 4887
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Jun 11, 2019
Trevor W. Turner, M.D. of Georgia Bone & Joint
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Jun 10, 2019
Infocomm 2019 Booths That Are Must See!
Casio Booth 900 at Casioprojector.com
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Jun 07, 2019
Asgardia - The Space Nation Booth Interview At Licensing Expo 2019
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Jun 05, 2019
ClosingBig.com CEO Josh Letsis
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Jun 02, 2019
FreeeUp.com CEO Nathan Hirsch
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Jun 02, 2019
Avatar SDK & itSeez3D CEO Victor Erukhimov at AWE Show 2019
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May 31, 2019
Scope AR CEO Scott Montgomerie at AWE Show 2019
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May 28, 2019
BadVR CEO Suzanne Borders at AWE Show 2019
See them at AWE Show 2019 Booth #527
badvr.com
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May 18, 2019
MathCelebrity.com CEO Don Sevcik
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May 17, 2019
BodyBrew President Kim Kapp
BodyBrew.com
The Chris Voss Show Podcast Financial Recovery Strategies Booth Interview at TRANSACT 2019
May 02, 2019
Financial Recovery Strategies Booth Interview at TRANSACT 2019
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Apr 30, 2019
eSports Amateur Competitors' League
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Apr 17, 2019
Angee Revew with CSO Petr Stransky
MeetAngee.com
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Apr 11, 2019
Klover Products CEO Paul Terpstra at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 11, 2019
Cain & Company at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 11, 2019
SecureData at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 11, 2019
OpenDrives at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 11, 2019
Nexsan at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 11, 2019
AVL Technologies at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 10, 2019
axle ai CEO Sam Bogoch at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 10, 2019
Fidus Systems at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 10, 2019
Centrance CEO Michael Goodman at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 10, 2019
OWC at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 10, 2019
M.E. Pro Video at NAB Show 2019 Booth Interview
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Apr 10, 2019
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