Manager Memo podcast

A fascinating Business / Fun chat with Michael Regina of Webrunner Media . Business - Michael, a Digital Marketing expert from Montreal, Canada, shares his ideas on ways to create data-driven insights that optimize business outcomes. Fun – Mike begs us to "Read the Freaking Comics RTFC ."   Along the way we discuss – the "gut feeling" approach to marketing (5:50), "Speed to Leads" (11:10), Read th...

Dr. Michael Gerharz , from Cologne Germany, an author, podcaster and public speaker shares a simple message – "better words means better business." Along the way we discuss – between two languages (2:25), writing as a thinking tool (5:24), "words that make me pause" (9:48), on the P.A.T.H. (15:10), unavoidable vs. irresistible (27:20), and the Beatles White Album (31:50).         Contact Dr. Gerha...

Sid Mohasseb , the Entrepreneur Philosopher is a published author, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, public speaker, and thought provoker. Sid shares his thoughts on the Five Pillars of organizational effectiveness and how business leaders thrive as they transition from a profit-to-reason mindset. Along the way we discuss – not IKEA (4:13), the immigrant as entrepreneur (9:00), Louis Vuitto...

Hoyin Cheung , Founder of Remo.co, an immersive webinar platform, and Founder of Hermessi, an Executive Assistant service enhanced by AI, speaks to the power and dangers of Artificial Intelligence. Along the way we discuss – Stem Cell research to AI interest (1:09), VC Funding (2:49), ChatGPT (16:10), AI Sludge (17:54), and hacked by Social Media (24:00).     Contact Hoyin Cheung @ Hermessi Execut...

Nava Israel is a Doctor of Epidemiology, social innovator, keynote speaker, and award-winning author. Dr. Israel explains why/how CONES enslave us and prevent personal optimization. Along the way we discuss – CONE defined (5:10), Rep/Dem Cones (10:40), Core Certainties (14:10), Forgiveness (26:15), Maslow & Dr. Israel's CONE (34:00) and solutions (37:10).   Checkout Nava through her website Navain...

Roberto (RCX) Capodieci , serial entrepreneur and blockchain expert shares his experience on the powers of decentralization and innovation. Along the way we discuss – Tom Cruise (1:45), cold-calling Japan (11:50), hacking BitTorrent (14:50), NFT's (30:35), and Blockchain Zoo (34:15). Checkout RCX at this his website Roberto RCX Capodieci. His new book, New Strategies in Blockchain can be purchased...

Guitze Messina, Executive Director of HARDI LATAM, author of the Moneycall sales system shares his knowledge on the structure, system, and operations of recurring sales.     Along the way we discuss – Cold Calls (11:00), Customer Research (16:50), just 1% more (21:30), being in the "No" business (30:10), and the 80-20 effect (34:40). Checkout Gee @ HARDI LATAM Use the code for 40% off your MagicMi...

Doug Betts , author, business consultant, and Change Management expert shares his knowledge on entrepreneurship, the wisdom of diversity, and leadership development. Along the way we discuss – entrepreneurship during COVID (5:15), No Nonsense advice (7:25), Whoppi Goldberg (12:45), Diversity Passion (18:12), and Henry the Hoover (23:50). Checkout Doug at Sure Betts HR Solutions. Please consider su...

Terry Ziemniak, fractional cybersecurity executive (CISO), shares his knowledge of cyber threat modeling and business risk.   Along the way we discuss – managing you Cybersecurity "hygiene" (17:35), the Nigerian Prince scam (23:00), outsourced cybercrime (24:30) and cybersecurity career paths (32:40). Checkout Terry's operational base at TechCXO . Use the code for 40% off your MagicMind Mental Per...

James Scouller , Executive Coach and author of the Business Book Trilogy – How to Build Winning Teams: Again and Again , shares his expertise on what you need to know, do, and apply to create effective teams.   Along the way we discuss the psychology of teams (3:15), "Seeing through the Fog (15:42), the 7-Principle Action Model (23:35), and steps to apply the lessons learned.   Checkout James Scou...

Scott Springer , business growth specialist, author, and strategic planner shares his wisdom about LEAN process improvement and ethical leadership. Along the way we discuss Supply Chain (1:30), Forecasting (5:45), Material Requirements Planning (7:30), Kaizen Events (23:15), and Tips for Grads (35:55).   Checkout the Chelwood Consulting Group . Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of...

Norbert Majerus , Leading expert in Lean Product Development & Innovation , author, and Shingo Prize Winner shares how LEAN principles can be applied to creative R&D. Along the way we discuss Luxembourg (0:52), Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (1:30), Elon Musk (16:30), Nummi Auto (20:05), "Get a Bigger Hammer" (23:15), the Shingo Prize (30:38), and examples of "getting it right" (37:00). Checkout...

Barry LaBov, musician, author, and President of LaBov & Beyond Marketing Communications explains The Power of Differentiation . He shares how intense listening is the secret to great business "jam sessions." Along the way we discuss "The Power of Differentiation" (1:55), Picasso (3:06), how "Words Create Worlds" (12:38), the Chicago Cubs (16:53), "Mark Urgent" (29:55), and jingle writing (23:48)....

Carrolee ( Moore ) Drummonds is a podcaster and CEO of the Carrolee Moore Consulting  Group . In this pod she shares her personal and spiritual journey toward self-acceptance, personal growth, and business success. Along the way we discuss Stacking Skills through Temp Work (4:15), a God Ultimatum (8:15), "The Fast" (15:16), Race Issues (22:35), and the "Perseverance Principle" (31:45). Please dona...

Paul Angelle is a podcast host, executive coach, author, and the CEO of Law Familia, a business planning company that helps business leaders grow and scale through purpose-driven planning and focused accountability. Along the way we discuss the "Lens of Ownership" (3:00), the importance of a $300K Aston Martin (14:30), his book - "Stop. Back Up. Grow." (22:05), and the business of a fractional CEO...

Stephen Kopshaw is a Growth Accelerator, Operations Strategist, and Executive at MindPumpMedia , a digital media company that produces fitness and health content. Stephen shares advice on ways to achieve personal "Freedom." Along the way we discuss, Fitness Franchises (3:50), Rough Start (8:50), the F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Framework (25:30), MindPumpMedia (37:30), and the need for A.C.T.I.O.N. (42:00). Ple...

Jonathan Baktari , MD, is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader with more than 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He also served as clinical faculty for several medical schools, including the University of Nevada and Touro University. Along the way we talk about the keys to S...

Daniel Steininger , author, consultant and President of Steininger & Associates shares 5 tips on ways to build creativity to enhance personal growth and professional performance.   Along the way we talk about "Sticky Notes" (13:20), idea shampoo (17:05), Yellow Tail wine (24:10), the Trip to Abilene (26:15), W. Edwards Deming (32:15), and the importance of Italian nuns (33:00).  Application for an...

Jimi Okubanjo from Kent, near London, England shares her views on the importance of diversity and inclusion in business. With more than 25 years of experience in engineering and operational excellence initiatives at companies like McKinsey, Shell, Amazon, Siemens, and Marathon Oil, Jimi has cultivated expertise in mobilizing senior managers to spearhead transformational projects that boost profita...

David Siden, USMC, t ells of his days of military service as a Marine. Assigned to  Co H, 23 rd Marine Regiment and C ompany G, 2 nd Battalion, 5 th Marine Regiment, Siden served 7 years in uniform.  Along the way we talk about his m otivation for joining the Corps (2:00), parental support (or lack thereof) of the military (11:30), dissing Chesty Puller (26:00), Comparative Liguistics (32:22), and...

Bruce Heerter, "Plank Holder" from the 2nd Ranger Battalion, speaks on his thoughts of service, the power of Patriotism and the importance of history. Heerter served honorable in the U.S. Army and for more than 30 years in law enforcement. As noted by one of his peers, Bruce was a man "not to be trifled with, but fair." Along the way we discuss, disrespect to Veterans (2:00), "Ranger School Every...

Erin Andrea Craske, from Chelsea, UK, the founder and Creative Rebel" of Effortless Coaching, explains her approach to executive training.  Along the way we discuss Deep Awakening (6:00), the need for "Creative Rebels" (8:55), her book Purpose to Profit (19:20), coaching ROI (23:20), and finding "the Flow" (28:00). Effortless Coaching website Craske at LinkenIn UK   Music intro and outro from the...

Jannette Anderson, a.k.a., "the Maturepreneur Maverick," a.k.a., "the Why Whisperer" offers her perspective on personal growth and its impact on purpose-led business and a purpose-focused life. Along the way we discuss - age prejudice (11:15), advantages of the maturepreneur (13:30), "Be, Do, Have" (18:35), geriatric erotica (28:00), and empowered women of our zeitgeist (30:35). You can avail your...

Sam Wood, Veteran and successful entrepeneur talks about the impact of his military service. Along the way we learn about Ranger School (5:35), the Intelligence of the U.S. Military (10:30), the difference between Special Forces and Rangers (11:40), the 1st Sergeant and Officer relationships (19:00), skydiving into Beaver Stadium (22:55), building roads in Honduras (23:20), and the value of Boy Sc...

Thomas Quinn offers lessons learned from a remarkable military careeer, from Penn State ROTC to Germany, Fort Carson, ATEC and DARPA. Along the way we discuss Hands on Leadership (3:50), the Fulda Gap (17:25), Fort Carson (22:15), the Officer/NCO Partnership (26:50), LTG Caldwell (28:40), Combined Arms Operations (34:10), DARPA (37:35), and  Advice to the Troops (42:30). Donate to the Ranger Schol...