Manager Memo podcast

Jeffrey Gabriel is the Founder of Saw.com, a domain industry veteran with over 15 years of experience in facilitating domain acquisitions to increase internet sales in support of an eBusiness strategy. Along the way we discuss the World Record Domain Broker (0:30), History of Domains (2:30), Esoteric Extensions (7:30), .Com vs. .Net (10:00), Domain Parking (14:30), Network Solutions (17:15), Domai...

Dr. Aleksandra Plazinic is a keynote speaker, university lecturer, and communication coach dedicated to helping women executives speak with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. Dr. Plazinic, based in the Netherlands, has worked with the United Nations, European Commission, and top business schools across Europe. Along the way we discuss the Journey (1:30), Flipped Fear to Fuel (3:00), Mind, Body...

Michelle Niemeyer is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, wellness and productivity consultant and Creator of The Art of Bending Time .   Along the way we discuss: Job Burnout to Time Bender (1:00), Health Wake Up Call (6:00), Lawyers Strive and Be Alive (10:30), 8,760 hours (11:45), What Lights You Up? (13:00), Connecting the Dots (16:30), S.W.O.R.D. Analysis (18:30), Carrying the Wrong Goals...

Daniel Cohen is an author, public speaker, and spiritual leader. Daniel is the Rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT, one of the largest synagogues in New England. In this pod we speak to those things that matter most in life. I ask some big questions. Rabbi Cohen offers comforting answers.    Along the way we discuss – the Purpose (1:00), Legacy (2:30), Abraham 1 and 2 (5:00), Clea...

Jimi Gibson is an entertainer, magician, public speaker and Vice President of Brand Communication at Thrive , an Internet Marketing Agency. Jimi uses magic metaphors to explain the principles behind successful digital marketing. A valuable, Abracadabra, listen.  Along the way we discuss – Magic (1:05), Magic Principles applied to Business (11:00), a verbal Magical Trick (14:00), the Magic Script :...

Azgari Lipshy is a Business Launch Strategist helping others start or buy a service company. Through her Concierge Launch Program, she helps build brands across the United States, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (0:45), services offered (5:00), the medical transportation business (9:30), problems of a Woman Entrepreneur (10:30), born in Bangladesh (12:30), an...

Chris Hallberg is a Military Veteran and a self-described "Business Sergeant." Chris helps entrepreneurs shift their business attitudes toward a more militaristic mindset. In this pod Chris explains the "Silver Bullet" of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System).     Along the way we discuss – Born a Sergeant (8:00), Talking Truth (10:30), Entrepreneurial Operating System – EOS (14:00), Success Stor...

Hanna Bauer is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and CEO of Heartnomics Enterprise, a leadership development service. In this pod, she describes how infant heart issues led her to Believe, Engage, Act and Transform others. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (0:45), Qualifications (2:30), DiSC (7:45), John Maxwell (9:00), Leading with Values (11:00), From Heart Ablation to Heartnomics (14:00)...

Alan Reinhardt , is an educator, mentor and friend. In September of 2025 he published a collection of poetry, selected from more than 40 years of his creative works. This special podcast celebrates Alan's wit, wisdom, and his wonder of the human connection.    Along the way we discuss – # 200 (1:00), the Tome (2:00), the Tree (6:45), Section One: Childhood Memories (8:30), Encountering Ed Gilfeath...

Leandro Cartelli is a Talent Acquisition Executive focused on helping companies grow through exceptional people.   Along the way we discuss – Buenos Aires (1:30), LANA Talent (8:15), Why Latin America (15:30), Trends, Remote Hire (19:30), and Final Thoughts (36:45). Note: Since this podcast was originally recorded in August of 2025, Leandro has left Lana Talent. He now works for WebFlow.com More a...

Jeff Wetherhold is a Change Management & Motivational Interviewing Expert. Jeff helps business leaders master the conversations that create change, one skeptical teammate, one eye-roll at a time.   Along the way we discuss – Behavioral Science, Applied (1:00), Motivational Interviews (7:45), Next Level Questions (11:00), Interview Mistakes (14:45), Always Agency in Change (18:00), It Takes Time (2...

Between 18 and 25 October I had a fun and exciting sail aboard the Yria, an Oceanis 51.1 yacht, rented through  Istion Yachting , 1 Poseidonos Avenue, Athens, Greece. My friend William O'Brien, Esquire , and I joined five German sailors for an adventure from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon, to Loutra/Kithnos, to Ermoupoli/Siros, to Coressia/Kea, back to the southern tip of Greece, and returned to...

Robin Nathaniel is a TEDx speaker, social media optimizer, and award-winning strategist. Robin helps turn followers into advocates through the SYNC Framework.  Along the way we discuss – Hip Hop & the MC Challenge (1:30), Mission-driven Work (4:15), A Future for the Kids (6:45), the Power of Simplicity (9:45), Yield to Your Intentions (11:15), take a Natural Approach (12:15), Change it Up (14:15),...

William C. Davis is a keynote speaker and author, with more than 40 years of experience in corporate America. His mission is simple – replace "bosses" with leaders that people choose to follow.   Along the way we discuss – The Need for Better Leaders (1:00), Management vs. Leadership (5:45), a Blueprint for Success (10:15), the Time Required of a Leader (14:30), Empathy not Ego (17:30), the DNA of...

Jake Holmes is AI Strategist and Founder of Grow Fast , who helps business owners (Great Britian focused for now) avoid throwing money at AI tools that don't work.   Along the way we discuss –  The I.m.p.a.c.t. Framework (Inventory, Measure, Plan, Activate, Culture, Track) (5:30), Relentless Grit (9:30), Favorite AI Tools (18:45), AI Promise (22:30), AI Concerns (25:45) and AI Intentionality (29:4...

  Kim Bohr is a podcaster, author, and the Chief Operating Officer of SparkEffect, a company that helps business leaders and their teams optimize operations and create clear opportunities for growth and change.   Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:30), Need for Coaching (12:15), Company Values (13:00), Career Transition and Out Placement (17:45), Trust Research (24:30), the right level of A...

Adam O'Connor is the Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc., and the Co-Founder of Optimal Nexus. Adam helps design the next generation of go-to-market systems, where human trust meets machine intelligence.   Along the way we discuss – Business Process Outsourcing (2:15), Managing Different Cultures (6:30), AI Integration (8:30), the Philippines (10:45), Biz with the USA (14:30), Remote Team Rhythm...

David Lapin is a C-Suite Advisor, Executive Coach and Founder of Lapin International. David helps leaders align who they are with how they lead. Along the way we discuss – A Family of Rabbis (1:00), Leonard Bernstein's Eyebrows (4:00), Value Drivers (7:45), Deterministic vs. Humanist (11:15), Ethical Governance, South Africa (13:30), Character as a Competitive Advantage (19:30), Trust as a Strateg...

Alisher Rakhimov , is a product manager at Fluxon and author of Make Pigs Fly . In this episode, Ali offers ways to help PMs level up their game. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:45), Soviet Union (6:45), That Dog Won't Hun t (11:45), Defy Mediocracy (14:00), Explain your job to Mom (17:20), Juice Not Worth the Squeeze (22:15), Ask Stupid Questions (30:30), and Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda (36...

Alfredo Borodowski , is an author, keynote speaker, and former Rabbi from Winchester, New York. Alfredo advocates for the value of Positive Psychology. Along the way we discuss – From Argentia to White Plains (1:15), The Road Rage Rabbi (4:15), God Winks (8:00), Positivity + Purpose = Peak Performance (12:45), Managing Skeptics (15:30), VIA and the 24 Character Strengths (18:15), Culture of Streng...

Neil Twa is an author, podcaster and CEO of Voltage Holdings, LLC. Neil helps e-commerce brands launch and thrive on the Amazon FBA channel.   Along the way we discuss – Control the Controllable (1:45), Income with FBA (7:15), Marry Right (14:30) but Don't Marry Your Product (15:00), $5K a Day (24:30), Voltage Holdings (28:00), Mind Shift (31:45), and Faith Foremost (36:45).       Reach out to Nei...

Josh Sizemore is a serial entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in the Consumer Goods & Retail sectors. He is currently the Interim CEO of Feast Fast , a healthy snack alternative.   Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:00), Seltzer Water (3:30), CBD (7:45), 1-800-GOT-JUNK (8:30), Keto Snacks (10:00), FeastFast (13:00), Entrepreneurial Energy (15:00), Keto Kocktails (20:15), a...

Joy in the Age of Chaos: Good Works Consulting Fran Benjamin is a managing partner of Good Works Consulting , a company that helps businesses thrive by rewiring systems and culture through data-and-human informed solutions, equity-centered strategies, and leadership development Along the way we discuss – A Clear Look at DEI (3:00), the Paradox of Intolerance (10:00), "Too Queer" (14:30), Good Work...

Anastasia Ristovska is the Co-Founder of Books at Ease . Her company helps transform complex financial data into actional insights that drive business growth.   Along the way we discuss – parental support (2:30), European business (6:00), capital infusion (11:10), accountant certification (16:00), success stories (18:30), data security (23:00), Wife/Husband/Business (30:30), going Global (37:30)....

Michelle Griffin is a fractional HR executive and CEO of Griffin Resources . Her company supports small to mid-size domestic and multi-national companies with payroll support, employee development, compliance, benefits administration, and talent acquisition. Along the way we discuss – Work on Her Terms (1:30), Scalability (6:50), Business Analytics (11:00), Matching Employee Talents With the Right...