Manager Memo podcast

Traci Bermingham, CEO of Goaldi - Business Alignment discusses the steps to achieve business flow.  Along the way we hear about "Flow State" (4:30), Cleaning out the Closet (7:30), the Business Alignment Method (11:45), ChatGPT (21:40), and onboarding (22:45).   Sponsor LukeLeaders1248.  Scholarships for high school seniors committed to careers of servant leadership.  Intro and Outro Music from th...

Chris Kidd, Associate Professor, U.S. Naval War College , Newport, Rhode Island is our guest. Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), Kidd was commissioned in the Infantry from the USMA in 1992. Col Kidd served in numerous troop leading and staff positions while assigned to multiple battalions during his career. His deployments include a peacekeeping mission in Sinai, Egypt as well as combat operations in T...

Wayne Mullins, Founder and CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing explains the importance of creating a strong culture in support of removing the constraints from business leaders.  Along the way we discuss Zig Ziglar (2:15), the "Jobinator" (7:05), "Mirror Leadership" (14:10), the importance of Case Studies (24:55), and Finding Purpose (33:00).  Full Circle Marketing - Wayne Mullins (book)  Into and outro mus...

A powerful conversation with CSM (R) Jimmy Carabello, a decorated combat Veteran of more than 32 years of honorable service to America. Along the way we talk about "Black Hats and Boot Black" (10:20), Richard Gere (14:00), R.I.P. (17:20), Ranger History (19:00), "Master Blaster" (37:45), the power of Ranger Buddies (51:25), "Stallions, Thoroughbreds, and Donkeys" (53:15), and PFC Andrew Small (1:0...

Bret Magpiong, founder of Rudius Stratgies Group , explains the Delta Theorem , an innovative framework for being fully alive and truly wealthy. Along the way we discuss Family Office (5:00), the Rubik's Cube of Wealth (8:10), "With Purpose, On Purpose" (16:45), the Delta Theorem (24:50), SWAG (35:00), and Final Lessons from Michelangelo (39:15).   Music intro and outro from the brilliant licks of...

Sergeant First Class Andres Montenegro, US Army (Retired), tells his amazing journey of service. From the French Foreign Legion, to the 75th Ranger Regiment, finishing up at the Colombian School of Lanceros. Along the way we learn about the Légion étrangère (1:00), the US Army (10:40), Col Ralph Puckett, MoH (19:45), how to develop a leadership training course (21:00), fighting with Russian soldie...

Leo Joseph Heaney, a proud Viet Nam Veteran, provides a raw account of his 17 months with  Tiger Force , a long-range reconnaissance patrol (LRRP) of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade (Separate), 101st Airborne Division.  Along the way we discuss Mauch Chunk, PA (1:20), Free Fire Zones (8:30), Walking Point (16:40), Punji Sticks (18:40), VC Tunnels (24:45), Latin Lessons (2...

Matt Verlaque, Chief Operations Officer of SaaS Academy, discusses the importance of living your life by design, not by default. Along the way we discuss Software as a Service (0:50), Entrepreneurship (5:30), Life/Time/ Value Calculations (7:45), Firefighter Lessons Learned (19:30), and work/life balance (22:15).   Music intro and outro from the works of the brilliant Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and...

Dr. Alan Reinhardt, the first guest of this pod, returns for a fun and enlightening 100th episode of Manager Memo . Along the way we talk about baseball (2:15), Stan Musial (3:45), Literary All Stars (5:00), Mickey Mantle (7:00), the best birthday (13:20), T.S. Eliot (20:50), the 4th Quintile (30:15), Philip Roth (37:30) and advice to grandchildren (37:30).   The intro and outro music - from the b...

Paul Parks, a guest from 29 Feb 2020 returns after a 4 year hiatus for a Frisbie Dairy Barn business update.  Along the way we discuss the impact of COVID on a small business owner (5:00), the pace of business expansion (10:15), doing your homework (12:30), spreading yourself too thin (17:30), identifying resource drains (20:20), the importance of passion (26:30), and being "Better than Santa Clau...

Greg d'Arbonne talks of his remarkable career in the US Army. A proud Veteran and Patriot, he served from 1978 to 1999 with his most memorable assignments as an Airborne Company Commander. Greg served in Grenada, Operation Just Cause, and Desert Shield/Storm, where he was one of the first troops on the ground (1990). d'Arbonne wisdom includes -  Lesson 1: Rehearse (11:00), Lesson 2: Speed as force...

Jim Colligan shares stories of Viet Nam, 1969. Thank you Ranger Colligan for your service to America. 1LT Colligan served as an Infantry Platoon Leader and then as a 23 year old Company Commander with the 4th Infantry Division, responsible for the Central Highlands sector of the war. Among the many valuable lessons learned, Jim tells us about the joys of being a "Winter Ranger" (5:50), the Every D...

Frank R. Casey, Patriot, and proud Military Veteran, discusses the lessons learned from the  U.S. Army Ranger School.  Along the way we consider the value of a person's word, the importance of adaptability and the necessity of mission accomplishment. Highlights include the exhilaration of freefalling while sleeping (17:15), the worth of a greasy mechanic (26:09), the impact of Bernie Madoff's Spli...

Michael Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA) shares his passion for Real Estate and its wealth creation superpower.  Based in Phoenix, Mike states that he looks for problems not properties as he runs the numbers behind "flipping" a property. Along the way we learn about ARV (After Repair Value), the importance of seeing the invisible, and the unde...

Zach Oehlman, business developer, financial advisor, author and head "Coach" of Learn and Grow Rich shares lessons learned from his life of a world traveler, A.K.A., Indiana Oehlman . Along the way we discuss Intent, Grit, and Argentinian soccer.    Intro and Outro music from the e xtraordinary Kenny Kilgore ( Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day ). 

Jonathan Taylor, p rofessional musician and international concert artist provides his perspective on the power and influence of music. Along the way we discuss winning/losing, Houdini, Drake, Andres Segovia and a near death encounter in Targu Mures, Romania. Intro and Outro music from the Classical Guitar catalog of your guest - Jonathan Taylor  

JC Bernstein explains how the S.P.A.R.K. method uncovers motivations and builds productive teams that show up and care.  When managers find ways to connect with their employees, the impact is powerful, productive, and profitable. Find your SPARK today.  Ignite Your Team: Using the SPARK Method   Intro and outro music from the guitar riffs of the great Kenny Kilgore, Beautiful Rainy Day.

Jeanne Omlor, a visionary coach and online catalyst explains how to maximize profits and business impact. Along the way we discuss the importance of self belief, the Genius Zone, and Diamond Clients.   Diamond Clients - Business Coach Music intro and outro from the brilliant guitar riffs of Kenny Kilgore, Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Mr. Jeff Barnes, former submariner, author, entrepreneur and founder of Digital Evolution Marketing Group, shares his wisdom on marketing and business success.  Along the way we discuss "All Hands on Deck" ", Angel Investors, tips on public speaking and freedom of speech. Digital Evolution Marketing Group - Jeff Barnes

Faris Aranki, CEO of Shiageto Consulting, explains his formula for sharpening business effectiveness - IQ x EQ x FQ = Success . Along the way we discuss WIIFM and WAMI, the Arsenal Football Club, Einstein, and Pokemon.  Shiageto Consulting Intro and outro music from the brilliant guitar riffs of Kenny Kilgore. 

Karen E. Brown, CEO of Exponential Resu lts.com explains how neurolinguistic coaching, properly applied, can unlock the power of the unconscious mind.  Along the way we discuss the "middle miles" of the Hawaii Iron Man and how that grueling race helped her discover 7 Keys to Unlimiting Your Beliefs .    Intro and outro guitar riffs from the musical genius of Kenny Kilgore.   

Darryl Kanouse, a technical product & engineering leader, author, musician and artist from Los Angeles shares his thoughts on Taoism, as applied to business. His book  The Architect Way leans on the Tao Te Ching , providing a framework to help business leaders find their authentic self as they incorporate interconnectedness, balance and flow into their lives.   Music intro and outplay from the hit...

Joshua Lisec is the successful Ghost Writer who has helped publish more than 85 books. He shares his views on the value of brand development through book authorship and associated marketing. Lisec Ghostwriting "The Best Way to Say It"     Music intro and outplay from the hit Beautiful Rainy Day by Kenny Kilgore.  

Thom Dennis, from London, England provides an inspriational reflection of power and its connection to leadership. Thom, the CEO of Serenity in Leadership, a consulting and executive coaching company, shares his deep wisdom on purpose driven business and the dynamic exchange between the masculine and feminine aspects of the self.  Serenity in Leadership.com Intro and fade out music clips from the g...

Mark Osborne, technology trailblazer, author, musician, and B2B expert explains the importance of returning to the funadamentals of marketing. Along the way we learn a little about the importance of data analytics, John Mayer and Super Bowl Commercials.  Free Download, "Are Your Leads Killing Your Business" Music clips throughout the pod are from the brilliance of Kenny Kilgore.