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In this episode, Dave Specht interviewed Leslie Pine and Melinda Marble about the book "A Generous Life: Reflections on Inspired Giving".Leslie Pine is the Managing Partner at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), where she oversees the research, design, implementation, and evaluation of philanthropic initiatives. A founding member of TPI, she joined after a decade working in policy resear...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Jim Shields about his book "Wealth That Lasts: 10 Principles of Legacy Wealth".Jim Shields is a serial entrepreneur, strategic investor, and seasoned attorney with 40+ years of experience working with founder-led businesses. He holds substantial legal and business experience in various industries and enjoys managing complex commercial litigation an...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Dave Whorton about his book "Another Way: Building Companies That Last...and Last...and Last".Dave Whorton is the CEO and Founder of Tugboat Institute, a membership organization that connects, supports, and inspires purpose-driven leaders of successful privately-held businesses. An experienced tech investor and founder, he spent twenty years of his...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Mark Englizian about his book "Stakeholders: The Intersection of Human Beings in the Eco-System of Business".Mark Englizian is a recognized leader at the intersection of people and business. He has been a public-company executive, an adviser to chief executives, an independent director, a leadership mentor, and an author. During his business career...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Pierre-Yves Donzé about his book "The Making of a Status Symbol: A Business History of Rolex". Pierre-Yves Donzé has been a Professor of Business History at Osaka University’s Graduate School of Economics since 2016. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Donzé’s expertise is in the history and development of gl...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Andrew Taylor about his book "LAUNCH: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Navigating Life, and Thriving". Andrew Taylor draws on his business and clinical backgrounds, along with his personal experience and research, to provide a well-rounded approach to help young people. He founded Pure Life Adventure, which helps young adults struggling with depression,...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews John Langston about his book "24% More: The Advice & Advisor Every Company Owner Needs".John Langston is the CEO and Founder of Republic Capital Group, an industry-leading wealth and asset management investment banking firm. Since its founding in 2015, the Republic has transacted more than $150 billion of client assets in 2022 and 2023 alone, b...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews David Wells about his books "The Family Enterprise Handbook: A Framework for Action and When Anything is Possible: Wealth and the Art of Strategic Living".David Wells is the President and Managing Director of Greycourt, an independent advisory firm that manages over $25 billion for 50 families. He is a member of the advisory team, as well as the ma...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Wendy Sage-Hayward & Barbara Dartt about their book "Own It!: How to Develop a Family Enterprise Owner’s Mindset at Every Age".Wendy Sage-Hayward is a Senior Consultant at the Family Business Consulting Group. She is also an owner in her family’s winery (Sage Hayward Vineyard) and has spent over 20 years as a partner and director of her family’...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Scott Saslow about his book "Building a Sustainable Family Office: An Insider’s Guide to What Works and What Doesn’t".Scott Saslow is the Founder and CEO of ONE WORLD Investments Inc., which provides investment capital and advisory services to help entrepreneurs and investors develop sustainable businesses. Previously, Scott was the Founder & C...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviewed Sara Hamilton & Margaret Vaughan Cox about their book "Build an Enterprise Family to Last: Proven Strategies to Thrive Across Generations".

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bernie Jaworski about his book "The Organic Growth Playbook: Activate High-Yield Behaviors to Achieve Extraordinary Results – Every Time".Bernie Jaworski is the Drucker Chair in Management and the Liberal Arts at the Drucker School, as well as an ISBM and AMA Marketing Fellow. Jaworski was previously at IMD, a highly regarded business school in Swi...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Daniel Crosby about his book "The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning".Daniel Crosby, Ph. D., is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations learn about market psychology. He is the Chief Behavioral Officer for Orion Advisor Solutions, where he develops tools, training, and technology based on behavioral sci...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Devin DeCiantis & Ivan Lansberg about their book "The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions".Devin DeCiantis is a Managing Partner at Lansberg Gersick Advisors (LGA), a research and consulting firm that supports family enterprises. He specializes in the financial, organizational, and strategic aspects of fami...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Ken Polk about his book "The Spirit of Wealth Preservation".Ken Polk is the Founder and CEO of Arlington Family Offices, a leading multi-client family office in the U.S. with over $10B in assets under stewardship. Arlington uses a transformational stewardship ownership model that focuses on creating value beyond money and purpose beyond generations...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Kim B. Clark, Jonathan R. Clark, & Erin E. Clark on their book "Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership".Kim B. Clark is a renowned economist and the NAC Distinguished Professor of Management at the BYU Marriott School of Business. Previously, he was the President of BYU Idaho and the Dean of Harvard Business School....

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Greg McKeown on his book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less".Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, which Goodreads voted as “The #1 Leadership and Success Book to Read in a Lifetime,” and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. He is a sought-after public...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Guy Kawasaki on his book "Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference".Guy Kawasaki is known for his multifaceted contributions as an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and evangelist. He holds decades of experience as a Venture Capitalist and advisor in Silicon Valley. He is currently the Chief Evangelist at Canva and previo...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Alex Bean, author of "Factory for Good: The Pitfalls of Prosperity and How to Avoid Them".Alex Bean is a Managing Partner of Tandem Ventures, an investment group that leverages operator experience to generate investments in promising startups. Previously, he was the Co-Founder of Divvy, a business expense and budget management platform. Bean knows firsthand...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Sudev Sheth on his book "Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India".Sudev Sheth is a Senior Lecturer in History at both The Lauder Institute and the Department of History at the University of Pennsylvania. He was previously the Harvard Harvard-Newcomen Fellow in Business History at Harvard Business School, whe...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bo Burlingham & Paul Spiegelman on their book "Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big".Bo Burlingham and Paul Spiegelman are Co-Founders of the Small Giants Community, a group of leaders from various industries and locations that aim to foster a purpose- or values-driven leadership approach. Burlingham is the author of Small Giant...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Frank McCourt about his book. "Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age".Frank McCourt is an entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist. He is the Founder of Project Liberty, an initiative dedicated to creating a better web and world. He is also the Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, a private family enterpris...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Ellen Langer on her book "The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health".Ellen Langer is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard and is known as the “mother of mindfulness.” For over 40 years, she has studied mindfulness/mindlessness and has authored five books on the topic, beginning with her bestseller, Mindfulness, and her latest, "The Mindful Body: T...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Stephen Goldbart, Stacy Allred, and Joan DiFuria on their book, "The 10×10 Learning Roadmap: Advancing Flourishing in Families of Wealth".Stephen Goldbart, PhD, has over 40 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, author, public speaker, and organizational consultant. He is interested in the psychology of lif...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Jennifer Wines on her book "Invisible Wealth: 5 Principles for Redefining Personal Wealth in the New Paradigm".Jennifer Wines has worked at some of the top private wealth management institutions in the world, namely Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Fidelity. She holds a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston and a Certified Private Wealth Advi...