Second Life Leader

In this episode, Doug speaks with Mike Peterson, founder of Apex Consulting Partners and author of "Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption." They explore how leadership must evolve amidst rapid technological advancements, particularly digital disruption and AI. Mike emphasizes the importance of trust, transparent communication, and accountability in building high-performing teams. They discuss t...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Dan Sheil about the importance of connecting with the ‘person’ on your team before interacting with them as an employee of the company. The corporate world can feel draining at times. There are lots of teams where work is completely transactional. The problem is that transactional work is NOT how the company gets the best from its people or how the people get the...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Kevin about the way he creates value in his career Doug worked with Kevin at Intel in 2003, and has followed his career since then, observing the way he brings a genuine interest in human connection to his leadership style by bringing trust to the front of his interactions. If you want to know more about Kevin, click below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcclau...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Tim Lawson about operating a business with a consulting mindset. Doug and Tim have known each other for over 20 years and they have both worked in the consulting world at one point or another throughout their careers. In today’s episode, they discuss how the principles of consulting can be brought into a traditional business to enhance its results. If you want to...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Andrew about how entrepreneurs create blessings for others at scale through business ventures. If you want to know more about Andrew & Red Balloon, click below: https://RedBalloon.work Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acrapuchettes/ If you’re a business leader who prioritizes people and the planet ahead of profits, please apply to be a...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Neil about the parts of leadership that are hard … specifically when a company is going through layoffs. If you are a leader of people for long enough, you will go through times that aren’t fun. This is especially true in the technology industry where layoffs cycles seem to happen every few years. The way you navigate these difficult times is what ultimately disti...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Scott Zimmerman about the things you learn in business and life that people don’t tell you about. Scott has spent multiple decades in the insurance industry and is sharing the insights he has learned with us in today’s episode. If you want to know more about Scott, click below: https://TheScottZimmerman.com If you’re a business leader who is value-focused and puts...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Dan Winter about The Difference Between Groups and Teams. It turns out that one of the core things that Dan does at Altus Growth Partners is work with leaders to grow groups into teams. In fact, the team has published a book called 'Growing Groups Into Teams' that shares the real life stories of people who get results and thrive together. (Link below) https://grow...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Vikki Espinosa about her experience with battling breast cancer. Doug met Vikki when they were both working at Intel Corporation. She brings a deep background in Finance, Accounting and Human Resources to this interview where she shares her lived experience and the things people can do to help their friends, co-workers and loved ones who are battling with cancer....

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Amanda Frank about what it really means to get deals done in the high pressure world of real estate and business mergers. Amanda and her husband run the Frank Law Firm in Long Island, NY … specializing in real estate and bankruptcy cases. In the interview, we discussed the ways that people frequently posture during negotiations and how to cut thro...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Simon Severino about building communities is the new method for sustainably marketing businesses. Simon helps client businesses to turbo charge their results, creating a backlog of customers, pricing power, faster sales cycles and lifetime customers. If you want to know more about Simon, click below: https://www.strategysprints.com/ If you’re a bu...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Bryan Rutberg about injecting love into the way you lead your people. Bryan describes himself as a "Hippie with an MBA" and blends spiritual awareness with logical power to help his clients. If you want to know more about Bryan, click HERE. https://www.bryanrutberg.com If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, ple...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Angela Rakis about getting everybody involved in the sales process. Angela works with client companies to help them sell with confidence and realize their revenue potential. If you want to know more about Angela, click HERE . https://www.metissalessolutions.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please app...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Scott Bee about how to eliminate (or at least reduce) the chaos in your business. Scott works with small and mid-sized business to help the owners reduce chaos and make more time for what matters. If you want to know more about Scott, click HERE . https://mybusinessonpurpose.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jess Cervellon about what real leadership really means, or Real Effing Leadership as we like to call it. Jess partners with client brands to take them through meticulously crafted, customer-centric journeys. If you want to know more about Jess, click HERE. https://jesscervellon.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your peo...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Nathaniel Harding about why people are assets in a business. Cortado Ventures is a venture capital fund that implements a unique model to increase the success rate for the founders they bring into their investment portfolio by growing their leadership teams. If you want to know more about Cortado Ventures, click HERE . https://cortado.ventures/ To...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jessica Kohel about turning around distressed product teams. At 'The Product Consult' Jessica and her teams partner with businesses to help their product teams grow to the next level of effectiveness. If you want to know more about Jessica, click HERE . https://www.theproductconsult.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Victoria Kennedy about how entrepreneurs can use their personal brand to grow their business without expensive advertising plans. Victoria's PR firm works with successful entrepreneurs to help them build their personal brands to grow their businesses. https://victoriouspr.com If you want to know more about Victoria, click HERE. https://victori...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Dr. Ravi Iyer about empowering people and the narratives that happen inside our minds. Having been in a private medical practice for multiple decades, Dr. Iyer shares his experiences with how he empowers people to make his business thrive. If you want to know more about Dr. Iyer, click HERE. https://Linktr.ee/driyermd If you’re a founder or CEO wh...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Edrizio De La Cruz, Co-Founder & CEO of Arcus, about Edrizio inspiring life story of overcoming poverty and adversity. From selling guava on the streets to dropping out of the Air Force, he eventually found his path in finance and became an investment banker. Despite facing challenges and being told he couldn't succeed, Edrizio's determination...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Ray Blakney, CEO/Founder of Rayvensoft Ventures, about the importance of learning from bumps in the road. Ray shares his story of becoming an accidental entrepreneur. He talks about his background, growing up in various countries, studying computer engineering, and eventually stumbling into entrepreneurship. If you want to know more about Joe's wo...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Schaeppi, CEO and co-founder of Solsten, about the importance of building human-first experiences and using technology to understand people better. Joe explains how adventure-based psychotherapy uses adventure settings and play to gain insights into individuals' psychology. He also talks about Solsten's focus on games as a means of understandi...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Wayne Mullins, Marketing Manager of Ugly Mug Marketing, about the importance of focusing on what truly matters in advertising and marketing, rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of cool designs or awards. Wayne also reveals a powerful strategy he used to grow his own business, which involved building a network of evangelists through small...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Altieri, President of FlexScreen, about the significance of balancing growth with employee well-being and promoting a people-first approach in business for long-term success. Joe shares insights on leadership, operational execution, and fostering a healthy company culture, challenging conventional business paradigms. If you want to know more a...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Brandon Woodside, about the significant influence of effective leadership on organizations, emphasizing its positive impact and the harm caused by toxic leadership. Brandon draws from his experience in the nonprofit sector to highlight the unique challenges of leading unpaid or underpaid individuals and the importance of vision casting and communi...