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Mikel Bowman has began a new endeavor staring up Bowman Legacies. Brian interviews Mikel to discuss how he intends to transform cultures and improve the bottom line of Blue Collar businesses. Mikel encourages us not to have a culture led by fear. Please enjoy, share with others and give us an honest rating/review. www.buildcs.net brianb@buildcs.net Mikel Bowman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

On this episode Brian interviews Stephan Meyer on Radical Change, how to determine when drastic change is required. Stephan gives us real world examples where radical change was needed, implemented and successful. Please enjoy, share with others and give us an honest rating/review. brianb@buildcs.net www.buildcs.net meyer@denkstelle.com www.stephanmeyer.com Twitter Stephan Meyer

Earl Gibson III joined us for episode 58 we discuss the importance of holding yourself and others accountable. Earl is an Air Force Veteran and holds dear how he learned that there are no excuses, you can always find a way to make it happen. Earl encourages us to be careful how we spend our time and who we spend our time with. Earl is in constant competition with himself and does not compare himse...

On episode 57 Brian has a wonderful conversation with Beth Armknecht Miller is the CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. Beth is the author of Are You Talent Obsessed? She has expertise in succession planning not only for business owners that are transitioning but also for key positions that need to have a succession plan. She is an advocate of accountab...

On episode 56 Brian discusses The Benefits of Mentorship and his personal experience of being a mentor and having a mentor. There is a human chain of mentorship and the benefits are countless. You will be encouraged to mentor others, to look for and develop the potential in others. Thanks for listening, please give us an honest rating / review and share with others.  Website: www.buildcs.net&...

On episode 55 we get great encouragement to live with a positive mindset. Max gives us his perspective as a life long overcomer, finding solutions instead of making excuses. Max learned to show up every  day and solve the next problem in front of him to overcome the next obstacle. He has become a social media influencer, entrepreneur and podcast host. Check out www.theblindblogger.net or emai...

Episode 54 is an interview with Case Lane on Recasting Yourself. Case gives us great pointers for making the transition from student to employee, a career change and starting a new venture. There are many opportunities to recast yourself. We discuss spending time on self-improvement, getting started with small steps and many other golden nuggets. Please listen, give us an honest review/rating and...

On episode 53 This is a role reversal where Brian is being interviewed about his book The 100-Hour Pilot. Brian is interviewed by Sheryl Mays with The Author's Lane. We discuss mentoring (www.acementor.org), why Brian wrote the book and leadership lessons from the book.  Please enjoy subscribe to the podcast, share with others and leave us an honest rating/review. www.buildcs.net 

On episode 52 Brian shares his views and goals for our country and fellow human beings to do some self reflection and lift each other up. We need some transparent and thoughtful discussion that moves our society towards love and not hate. Let's focus on what we can do right instead of what we have done wrong. I hope you enjoy and if you want to share your thoughts with me please give me a call (86...

On this episode Dr. Todd Dewett gives us some great insight on being humble. He encourages us to be transparent with ourselves and others. Make it safe to fail. What can you learn from failure? Find Todd at www.drdewett.com. Please give us a rating and share with others www.buildcs.net Contact Brian via email brianb@buildcs.net

On episode 50 our guest Sam Cook shares with us his experiences leading through crisis. He was responsible for reporting media from the front lines of a war zone. Sam also has had to face failing business and learn to be transparent with team members to keep a business going through hard times. You can find out more about Sam at www.jamescookmedia.com. Please listen, subscribe and give us an hones...

On episode 49 Brian and Rob have a conversation on how to use Improv in Business. Rob shares some techniques that he uses in facilitated training for role playing situations and team building exercises. Sketch comedy is used for learning through absurdity and nuance to stretch participants outside of their comfort zone and create transparency in a fun environment. Check Rob out at www.stagecoachim...

On episode 48 Brian and Andrea have a conversation about facing your fears and beginning necessary change. Andrea lost her sister that she raised as her own child to liver cancer and has become a cancer advocate.  For more info visit www.cancer.university use the code buildyoursuccess to get a free membership if you or a loved one are facing cancer. You can also reach out to Andrea at www.bet...

On this episode Brian and Scott have a discussion on how to create human connections. Scott has great experience building a network through human connection. Scott gives us his 4 - Layers of LinkedIn Strategy, this is a great strategic approach to growing your network. You can find Scott at www.scottaaron.net and on social media @scottaaron. Thanks for listening www.buildcs.net

On episode 46 Brian interviews Adam Mendler to discuss lessons that Adam has learned from interviewing some of America's top leaders in varying industries. Adam is an entrepreneur, leadership speaker and host of Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast. You can find Adam at www.adammendler.com and on various social media @adammendler. Please subscribe, share, and give us an honest rating/review. www.buildcs....

On episode 45, Brian interviews Wes Dove with Dove Development. Wes shares some key communication tips on how to improve our communication skills. Wes is focused on developing people around him and works with  his wife Cindy to facilitate professional development for many organizations. You can find Wes on LinkedIn. Website: dove-development.net; Email: wes@dove-development.net. Thanks for li...

On Episode 44 we have Rick Morris the self proclaimed evangelist for valuing people. Rick gives us great tools to use Project Management in Life, encouraging us to be agile in our decisions and prepared for life's opportunities. You can find out more about Rick at www.rickamorris.com. He can also be found on Twitter as rickamorris. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, give us an honest review/r...

On episode 43 Brian interviews Whitnie Wiley and gets some great "breadcrumbs" of leadership. Whitnie encourages us to use Silence, Getting Real and Asking questions to better understand and know ourselves and then lead our teams. Whitnie teaches the SIMPLE Method of Leadership to live our values and purpose authentically in full view of those we lead directly, as well as those who are observing f...

On episode 42 Brian interviews Michael Mariner on how to do what it purposefully takes to be successful. Michael says Change shifts the momentum for success. He reminds us to be proactive instead of reactive, "staying ready so you don't have to get ready". Please enjoy! You can find Michael at www.shiftmotivations.com and Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. You can find Brian at www.buildcs....

On episode 41 Brian and Mike have an engaging discussion on The Art & Science of Leadership. Mike gives some great insight on how we should think to be a more effective leader. Brian and Mike discuss how unhealthy thinking can be a poison to the mind. Mike encourages us to start each day with a mental GPS and a daily compass, start with 3 rocks that you will get done today, don't try to do so...

On this episode Brian discusses the importance of a team and how we are interdependent upon one another. With the unknown outcome of the Coronavirus pandemic, Brian encourages us to see the good in others. It is a great leadership trait to be grateful and recognize the value of others. We can learn many lessons from the world's response to this pandemic. Please give us an honest rating/review and...

On episode 39 Brian and Govert have a discussion on Professional Closeness and how we should allow our insights, emotions and intuitions to guide us in our professional decisions and not ignore them. All members of a team should be allowed to contribute equally and considered for what their unique contribution is. Please check out Govert at www.timetogrowglobal.com. Please listen, give us an hones...

On episode 38, Brian discusses the importance of determining the 5W's and 1H as is relates to building your success. Who are you being helped by and who are you helping? When will you get started? Where is a great place for you to learn and practice leadership? Why are you striving to be a successful leader? How will you accomplish your goals? Please listen, subscribe, give us an honest rating/rev...

On episode 37 Brian has a discussion with Bart Gragg of The Blue Collar University ( www.bluecollaru.com ). Bart gives great insight into the transition from the Front Line to Management and the environmental change and physical change associated with the transition. Bart can be reached at Bart@bluecollaru.com, you can also find him on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening please give the podcast an hone...

On this episode, Brian interviews Lori Long from www. LoriLongConsulting.net . Lori is a connector, former educator and talent development expert. Please listen as she shares best practices for creating the "why" for middle school and high school students. Lori loves to create win-win solutions for new hires and employers. Please enjoy, give us an honest rating/review and share this podcast with o...