Breakfast Leadership Show

Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, and speaker who “makes work relationships work.” He has written articles for and been interviewed by BBC News, Business Week, the New York Times, CNN/Fortune.com, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, Fortune, FoxBusiness.com, U.S. News and World Report, Washington Post, and Yahoo! Finance. As a speaker and trainer, Dr. White has taught worldwide, including Nort...

Quick recap Michael and Lisa discussed the importance of training and development within organizations, the evolving nature of leadership, and the role of cognitive biases in decision-making. They emphasized the need to create opportunities, manage expectations, and find the right fit when hiring. Lisa shared her motivations for writing her book on understanding and managing leadership biases, and...

Are you a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur who has a message or mission to change the world…but you’re struggling to grow your affiliate program and take your business to the next level? If so, I can relate. I’ve been in there, done that…and I know the way out. Ultimately, I help three types of online business owners.  I Want to Master Affiliate Marketing I Want to Start and Scale an Affili...

 In her Board Sessions, Talks, Impact Labs and Immersive Impact Trips, Dr. van de Velde supports leaders to outgrow the competition and transform our world. She provides inspirational examples from around the world that have far better outcomes than others across the sustainability landscape. She reveals the key factors as to why they achieve better results. Her insights are based on her award-win...

In this compelling episode, Craig Goodliffe, successful CEO and founder of a global hiring company, shares intriguing insights into his leadership journey intertwined with personal challenges. A stalwart in efficiently managing both professional and personal upheavals, Goodliffe emphasizes the importance of resilient leadership even in the face of adversity. He shares his experiences of steering h...

Quick recap The main topics discussed in the conversation between Paul from Bramson Companies and Michael D. Levitt include the evolution of the workplace, the importance of emotional intelligence, the shift towards work-life harmony, effective communication and burnout, the value of having a personal board of advisors, personal accountability, the impact of remote work on workplace dynamics, and...

In this insightful episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, host Michael Levitt chats with the transformational coach and bestselling author AJ Amyx. They explore AJ's journey and his role as a brand manager for a software company, Social Glow. Engaging in a dynamic discussion, they tackle the effects of the ongoing pandemic on society, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and personal respon...

Welcome to a new episode of The Breakfast Leadership Show's Resource Wednesday series, hosted by Michael Levitt, renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author, and chief burnout officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network. In this episode, Michael shares his experience with Wave Video , a video creation tool he and his team use to produce engaging video content for their brand. Wave Video 's simpl...

Bill Canady has over 30 years of experience as a global business executive in a variety of industries and markets focused on industrial and consumer products and services. As a leader, he concentrates on aligning with key stakeholders to set a clear and compelling vision that will rally an organization to drive growth, control costs, and increase profitability. One of the keys to his success is he...

Jon Ostenson Jon is a multi-brand franchisee of 5 fast growing franchises located in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Miami, a top 1% global franchise consultant, the best-selling author of Non-Food Franchising: The Better Path to Business Ownership , and the former President of ShelfGenie , an Inc. 500 franchise with 200+ locations.   He is a shining example of the success that can be achieved when some...

Shawn Moore is an active real estate investor, the host of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, and the founder of Vodyssey. com, the #1 Vacation Rental Investing Education company in the world. Shawn has one goal in mind: to cut through all of the noise and help you find success in acquiring, managing & marketing a profitable vacation rental portfolio. Shawn has helped hundreds of new and...

Founder & CEO of Conquer Your Business I help entrepreneurs and small business owners get the financial and emotional freedom they need to build a business and a life they’re proud of by learning how to Be In Charge, Take Action, and Get Results! I have been mentoring, training, teaching, and coaching for more than twenty years. I love helping people take action they didn’t think possible, do...

Steve Shenbaum is the founder of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm that employs game dynamics and improvisation to teach high-performance teamwork as well as communication, story-telling, public-speaking and presentation skills. Game On Nation provides authentic and down-to-earth courses, keynotes, and custom training programs that are widely accessible and extremely succe...

Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived and co-founder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform, which empowers people to build their most significant work life and workplace with actionable tools like the Human Needs AssessmentTM and Human Connection software. Kelly's transformation from illness to well-being at work inspired her to help others achieve health and happiness through her uniqu...

Summary Natalie's Entrepreneurial Journey and Podcast Episode Planning Michael and Natalie Guzman discussed their recent experiences at a conference in Orlando, where Natalie Guzman was a speaker. They also touched upon a previous episode of Natalie on Michael's podcast and decided to proceed with another episode. The topics for the new episode were left open-ended. Natalie Guzman shared her exper...

Kathy Hadizadeh is a highly accomplished former Tech Executive with an impressive 15-year tenure in the corporate world. Throughout her career, Kathy has worked with renowned Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including DIRECTV, AT&T, and Omnicom. Her vast experience spans across diverse industries such as Technology, Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Fintech and Biotech. In 2018, Kathy em...

Amy Yamada is a speaker, seasoned business coach, and expert in the cutting-edge technology of ChatGPT. Amy empowers established coaches to grow their businesses in a way that is fully aligned with their authenticity and desired lifestyle through a deep connection in messaging, sales conversations, and transformational experiences such as VIP Days and high-ticket retreats. Website: https://amyyama...

Linkedin / Instagram / Thread: @thevincechan Vince, an Amazon bestselling author in career management, is a globally recognized speaker on the 'future of work.' Her unique expertise comes from a blend of being a Chicago-trained behavioral economist and the former Asia-Pacific head of a billion-dollar U.S. investment firm. Raised in Hong Kong and Canada, Vince pursued economics, followed by MBA deg...

In this compelling podcast episode, we are accompanied by entrepreneur, former athlete, and author Jay Dixon, renowned as the 'athlete's brand' post-sports. He discloses his experience transitioning from Division One football to successful entrepreneurship, shedding light on his struggles post-retirement and the consequent evolution of his identity. Dixon introduces his innovative concept of 'Real...

Summary   Hiring and Retention Strategies at Valvoline Michael and Jon discussed the challenges and strategies of hiring and retention in various organizations. Jon shared about the recent transition of their company, Valvoline, from a product business to a retailer, and emphasized the importance of their unique culture in enabling their success. They mentioned that almost all of their management...

Ed Offterdinger is a former CEO and Managing Partner who served in senior leadership roles for 25 years and is now a leadership coach, strategic advisor and author. He is passionate about helping CEOs, executives and leadership teams shift their mindsets, perspectives and practices to do what's best for their people, their business and society. Ed is the co-author of a book with Catherine Allen ti...

My name is Jaime Taets. I’m a CEO, public speaker, author, podcast host, and thought leader… and I’m focused on helping you uncover the fears that are holding you back today. My story begins with a corporate role at the largest privately-held corporation in the world. Thirteen years into that journey, I was comfortably uncomfortable, and I recognized that my strengths and approach would be better...

Quick recap The meeting focused on leadership, emphasizing its challenges, evolution, and the importance of reflection, truth-telling, accountability, and ethics. The speakers stressed the need for conscious effort, trusted advisors, and ongoing learning. They also discussed the significance of culture change, finding the right fit for staff, and creating an environment where team members' needs a...

About Tori Ellis is a New York native, a certified life coach, business coach, author, and entrepreneur. From a young age, she watched her family aid and empower many members of the youth in the community and decided to build from that legacy to create a lane of her own. She acquired her Master’s Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and her PsyD. in Human and Organizational Psychology. S...

Dive into the world of customer experience (CX) with our special guest Debbie Levitt, a renowned speaker, best-selling author, and seasoned CX and UX strategist in our enlightening conversation on the Breakfast Leadership Show. Explore Debbie's insightful perspectives surrounding service quality, accountability, and customer centricity, critical elements that shape successful customer experiences....