Leading with Genuine Care

As we walk through life, many of us never know the near misses with tragedy we avoid due to an unknown twist of fate. For others, however, that near-miss was broadcast worldwide and will be forever remembered.    Bo Burlingham, author of the best-selling books Small Giants , The Great Game of Business and Finish Big , co-founder of the Small Giants Community and recent donothing guest, was one of...

No matter how busy life gets, brothers Joe and Andy Lopez-Gallego believe that anyone should be able to enjoy delicious, fresh and healthy food. That's why these military veterans created Kettlebell Kitchen —a meal prep and delivery service with an emphasis on nutritious meals customized to every individual and their goals.    With a passion for improving people's lives through food, Joe and Andy...

On this week's do nothing podcast, I'm honored to chat with Bo Burlingham. Bo possesses an unparalleled ability to uncover what makes a company and its leadership truly exceptional. Together, we dig into topics including how to build a 100-year business, the strategies behind exiting your company the right way and even his surprising past before Bo became a business writer.    Bo is the former exe...

Yunha Kim, the founder and CEO of Simple Habit , wasn't always a meditator. Instead, it took her being a stressed-out former investment banker turned startup leader on the brink of burnout to give meditation a try. Once she did, Yunha finally felt the relief her mind and body was craving and never looked back.   After selling her first startup and pursuing her MBA at Stanford, she began envisionin...

This week, I'm excited to chat with Millie Chu, the VP of Global Entrepreneurship and STEM Talent at Global Detroit, and share her incredible story.   When Millie and her family first arrived in the United States from China, they had little money or possessions but through hard work and perseverance, her parents successfully built up a small business that eventually employed hundreds.    Inspired...

As the founder of EOS Worldwide, Gino Wickman is nothing less than an entrepreneurial icon. This week on the do nothing podcast, I'm elated to chat with Gino as we dive into everything entrepreneurship, including Gino's newest mission—helping aspiring entrepreneurs discover what it really takes to succeed.   An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes org...

Mark Divine proves that even the toughest warriors need to slow down and breathe. As a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcast host, fitness fanatic and meditation devotee, Mark uses his 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL officer to inspire a healthy, mindful lifestyle within everyone from elite soldiers to corporate leaders. Mark's written several books...

What happens when a group of leaders from around the world travel to the Colorado Rockies and do nothing together? Find out on this special episode of the do nothing podcast. In April 2019, the do nothing team hosted our annual Leadership Retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center. We were joined by high-performing leaders ready—and nervous—to take on the challenge of unplugging from their busy live...

When it comes to integrating an authentic, people-first purpose into business, Bill Flagg is ahead of the curve. Inspired by other vehemently independent business leaders, Bill built his own Boulder-based community of what he calls "Sovereign Companies." Today, he co-owns and operates  SurveyGizmo ,  SnapEngage ,  StickerGiant  and  Avid4 Adventure . All are organically grown, cash flow rich and h...

For nearly 20 years, Whitney Bromberg Hawkings worked alongside iconic fashion designer and filmmaker,  Tom Ford , as one of his most trusted team members. Then, she left her beloved industry behind with a mission to disrupt the outdated floral industry with  FLOWERBX . Whitney started working for Tom Ford while he was the Creative Director at Gucci in Paris. Eventually, she rose to the position o...

Whereas most successful high-level executives point to business juggernauts like Warren Buffet, Steve Jobs or Elon Musk as their biggest inspirations, Mat Ishbia attributes his own extraordinary career trajectory to a different kind of leader—acclaimed Michigan State University basketball coach, Tom Izzo. After winning an NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship title under Izzo's leadership, M...

On this week's donothing podcast, I chat with Laura Boone, the co-founder and principal at turnerboone . Listen and discover countless, unexpected nuggets of entrepreneurial and everyday life wisdom. From the science behind workplace design to building an award-winning company culture to her love for astrology, learn how Laura blazed a path to success her own way.   Laura Boone is co-founder and p...

In celebration of Earth Day, I'm thrilled to share my recent chat with John Oppermann, the Executive Director of the  Earth Day Initiative . John possesses incredible, practical wisdom about sustainable living and how anyone can adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle—one small step at a time. The Earth Day Initiative is an environmental non-profit with a variety of sustainability initiati...

JT McCormick's success is living proof that anyone can achieve the entrepreneurial dream. Born to a struggling, single mother and a drug dealer father, JT persevered and beat the odds through determination, positivity and a drive to never quit learning. On this week's donothing podcast, learn how JT rose from scrubbing toilets to running multi-million dollar corporations. Today, JT is the Presiden...

Sometimes, the best way to find yourself is to leave it all behind—and that's exactly what this week's donothing podcast guest, Cyd Crouse, did after a decade as rising corporate tech executive and board member. After traveling the world, Cyd discovered a deeper sense of purpose, and a direction towards a more positive career path. She returned to the U.S., reignited her career at companies like G...

If you're looking for some genuine leadership inspiration, you're in the right place. On this week's do nothing podcast, hear invaluable insight from Chris Hutchinson—a coach and mentor for executive leaders and their teams. Chris believes that every team member plays an integral role in forwarding the organization's mission. All it takes is clarity and authentic communication. Since 2002, hundred...

Few entrepreneurs inspire quite like  Zingerman's  Ari Weinzweig. Ever since starting his first company over thirty-five years ago, Ari has rejected conformity and embraced creativity to achieve success on his own terms. Shake up any traditional notions of what it takes to be an effective business owner as you listen to my chat with Ari on this week's donothing podcast. Ari Weinzweig is the CEO an...

I'm honored to share my enlightening conversation with "America's Healthy Heart Doc," Dr. Joel Kahn, on this week's donothing podcast. We sat down at his Detroit restaurant, GreenSpace Café , where we discussed why Dr. Kahn became so devoted to promoting a plant-based diet, his top recommendations for living a long, healthy life and so much more. Joel Kahn, MD is a practicing cardiologist and a Cl...

Drew Patrick didn't expect to become the owner of Detroit's  Skidmore Studio —at least not yet. But when Tim Smith, the creative firm's beloved owner and CEO, suddenly passed away, Drew embraced the challenge of carrying on Skidmore's 60-year legacy. Discover how Drew is preserving the studio's values-driven history while also moving it forward into a brighter future on this week's donothing podca...

This week on the do nothing podcast, listen to my insightful conversation with corporate meditation and mindfulness coach Elizabeth Prather. Elizabeth has taught mindfulness in many settings and is passionate about using it to cultivate business environments where individuals can thrive and perform at their very best. In addition, she teaches mindfulness to individuals and coaches those who are st...

As meditation turns more mainstream and continues to grow, so does curiosity surrounding the practice. People want to know what's behind all the hype. Can "sitting in silence" really make us better leaders—and better people overall? In the donothing Meditation Demystified minisode series, I sat down with longtime imageOne team member, meditation practitioner and silent retreat participant Emmy Geo...

On this week's  do nothing  podcast, I sat down with the founder of  Nick's Pizza & Pub , Nick Sarillo. The creator of the innovative "trust-and-track" management style, Nick launched one of the country's most successful pizza restaurants and also proved that purpose-driven, community-focused leadership can reap immense rewards. From starting out as a carpenter to launching his own family-friendly...

As a fellow mindfulness advocate, I was thrilled to chat with Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation , on this week's donothing podcast. Listen now and learn about her journey into mindfulness, why she transitioned from the Broadway stage to the meditation studio and how she started her company—which now boasts thousands of high-performing clients. Emily has taught 15,000 people to meditate, i...

As meditation turns more mainstream and continues to grow, so does curiosity surrounding the practice. People want to know what's behind all the hype. Can sitting in silence really make us better leaders—and better people overall? In the donothing Meditation Demystified minisode series, I sat down with longtime imageOne team member, meditation practitioner and silent retreat participant Emmy Georg...

Nawal Motawi is the award-winning owner and artistic director at Motawi Tileworks in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1992, Nawal launched Motawi Tileworks out of her basement and sold her one-of-a-kind artistic tiles at local farmers markets. Today, she runs this thriving, nationally recognized company with over 30 staff members. The tiles are currently sold in over 450 showrooms, stores and galleries aro...