Insights To Live By

Widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Networking,” including by both Forbes and CNN, is Dr. Ivan Misner. He is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the world’s largest business networking organization, Business Networking International, more affectionately known in 76 countries as BNI. Ivan is also a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 28 books, including his latest book – W...

Among all industries impacted by the Pandemic, perhaps none has had to adapt more than the training profession. How has the dust settled? Joining the show to answer that very question is Lorri Freifeld, editor and publisher of Training Magazine. Another role that puts her at the forefront is spearheading the publication’s two awards programs: the “Training APEX” and “Emerging Training Leaders.” Th...

Matt raises the bar on this celebratory Episode 100 that will enrich your life for good. Most notable among all else is the release of Z-isms 3.0 to “Give Yourself a Mindset Reset.” By taming distractions, clutter and your ‘unpresent,’ Matt shares his insights to instill greater presence, productivity, performance and positivity. Potentially, those can lead to greater purpose, persistence, prosper...

There are leaders and then there are LEADERS who are DOERS. Joining the show is author, speaker, consultant and connector, Andy Storch. He’s on a mission to teach and inspire more people to own their careers and be more intentional with life. Andy is the author of “Own Your Career, Own Your Life,” which is designed to help corporate professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures. He...

If ever there were a topic about lived experience, contending with haters and manipulators ranks among the most challenging. In this updated encore, Matt shares his perspective that there are ONLY two kinds of people in the world. There are Spiders and there are those who get caught in webs. He reveals ways to recognize these individuals and either avoid or approach them with caution. He also expl...

Do you confidently and consistently express your true self? We’re most fortunate to have the ideal guest to answer that very question and more! Stacey Hanke is the author of "Influence Redefined" as well as was recently inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame by the Council of Peers of the National Speakers Association. Here, Stacey shares a wealth of insights that equip leaders to communicate with...

In his role of Director of Health + Performance, Newton Cheng leads a team that supports the health of Googlers so that they can perform at their best at both work and life. That may sound simple and straightforward, but - at the foundation – it’s essential to instill people with psychological safety and comfort to show up as their full, authentic selves. To be clear, this conversation with Newton...

Are you ready to reimagine your relationship with time for your well-being? Here’s your opportunity to accept an “Invitation to Presence,” which also happens to be the subtitle for a new and incredibly insightful book, “The Connoisseur of Time” by Joel Bennett. He’s a trainer, inventor, coachsultant, neurotheologian and, notably, the founder and CEO of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems, I...

As a people talent executive, strategic advisor, speaker and thought leader about the future of work, Mindy Hancoop wears many hats to enable organizations to foster a “people-first” culture. It’s time for workplaces to rethink wellbeing, DEI and mindfulness to create long-lasting change and optimize performance. Having established her career at Microsoft, Expedia, Blackbaud and TCP Software, As t...

Having started his prolific public speaking career at age 8, Kute Blackson is now a bestselling author and a transformational teacher in personal development. Kute has inspired audiences around the world offering new perspectives on spiritual awareness. His mission is to awaken and inspire people to access their inner freedom and unlock their true greatness. Join the conversation to know more abou...

Through her own career as an HR professional and having to overcome two bouts of burnout, Julie “Jules” Turney, has made it her mission to help other colleagues to do the same. And, given that the human resources industry is plagued by burnout rates upwards of 95%, her work couldn’t come at a more essential time. Hailing from Barbados, Jules is the Founder and CEO (Chief Engagement Officer) of HRa...

She was instrumental in helping Southwest Airlines become a cultural phenomenon as well as setting the stage in launching JetBlue Airways, the largest mega startup in US aviation history. Now, as the Founder and Chief Culture Officer at The Culture Think Tank, Delise Simmons has seemingly cracked the code for quantifying culture and employee well-being. Join the conversation to know more about cul...

What if you never had to face anything alone again and could rely on someone impartial who has already been through your life challenge? Making that question rhetorical is LifeGuides, an innovative one-to-one personalized guidance service that is modernizing human support, reconnecting people and creating a culture of caring for employers that care. Joining Matt for a fascinating conversation is t...

The ultimate purpose of supporting women to achieve what it takes to be in positions of power is to make the world a better place. That’s the overarching sentiment from this week’s esteemed guest, Maricella Herrarra, CEO of Ellevate, the largest community for women+ at work focused on creating a culture of equity and inclusion in business. She also heads up Ellevate’s own podcast, “Conversations W...

Do you enjoy the meaning behind things? Apart from there being 3 special announcements, there’s something extra special about an 88th episode. Listen in as Matt shares a few personal insights as he revisits some of the earliest solo shows and why listeners just might want to circle back. Then, out of nearly 65 guest episodes are Matt’s top 15 show recommendations along with sharing his recent focu...

If there were ever a time for organizations to adapt, now would be then. The natural next questions are what about an organization needs to change and - more to the point - how? Fortunately, joining the show is one of the top thought leaders on this very topic, Matt Burns, Founder and CEO of BentoHR, who is working at the intersection of impact, technology and culture to tackle the most complex is...

Now - more than ever - our work and personal lives are one in the same. Along with that shifting paradigm is an underlying pandemic impacting the mental well-being with high incidences of burnout, depression and anxiety. Joining Matt for this vital conversation is Dr. Jessica Grossmeier, author of the new book, “Reimagining Workplace Well-being: Fostering a Culture of Purpose, Connection, and Tran...

How many people do you know with the passion, tenacity and work ethic to disrupt an industry that’s long been set in its ways? Believing in the intersection of people, innovation, transformation, technology and organizations, Enrique Rubio saw the need for a more nimble and modern movement for human resources professionals to advance the future of work. In founding Hacking HR, Enrique readily conn...

Jen Dulski has had a storied career and a wealth of experience with leading teams as an executive at Facebook, Google, Yahoo!, and Change.org. Her latest endeavor brings her back to her entrepreneurial roots as the CEO and founder of Rising Team. The start-up is a cloud-based software platform with tools to enable leaders and managers to easily run team sessions that increase connection, develop l...

If every business is in the business of selling, and sales feeds our livelihood, does that make everyone a salesperson? This week, Matt sits down with Anthony Iannarino, an international speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur and sales leader who specializes in business-to-business sales. With his newest book, Elite Sales Strategies, Anthony explains an advanced sales approach he calls, “One up...

What does it take to shift an organizational culture and instill greater workplace humanity? With us to answer that and more is the perfect guest: Jill Katz is the Founder and Chief Candor, Courage, and Care Officer of Assemble, a Talent Strategy firm that focuses on Culture, Communication, Conflict, and Change in the workplace. An industry veteran and transformation expert, Jill cultivates authen...

How can we tap into the power of our personality and communicate most effectively with different personality types? Are you more like an Eagle, a Parrot, a Dove OR an Owl? Here to explain it all is Merrick Rosenberg. He’s the CEO of Take Flight Learning, a keynote speaker and an author of three award-winning books: The Chameleon, Taking Flight and Personality Wins! Merrick has created an evolving...

Have you ever wondered how the “Human Potential Movement” started? Who works behind the scenes to guide and inspire the transformative leaders themselves? Well look no further than Marcia Martin, the “Grande Dame of Transformation.” She helped Tony Robbins get his start and was part of “The Secret” movie production. She was instrumental in advancing what is now the largest personal development com...

With the ripple effects of the pandemic shifting the paradigms for remote and hybrid workers, employee well-being, widening skills gaps and the talent market overall, it’s clear that we’re in a new age of employee engagement. Joining Matt for a lively discussion is perhaps the foremost pioneer and trend-shaper, David Zinger, who founded and hosts a global Employee Engagement Network. He’s also a p...

How can you be the best possible leader you can be for not only your employees but your own personal life as well? In addition to authoring three books about enhancing leadership and “Life-Work Harmony,” Andre Young is an elite speaker, training and the founder of You Evolving Now, LLC. He shares what he has found to be the most fundamental values of leadership and how to remove the pain from an o...