Manager Memo podcast

Rockwell Valentine, recent graduate of The Woodstock Academy in Woodstock, CT shares his passion for music and explains his views on talent, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and the genres of jazz. From the proper use of duct tape to salvage a janky horn to the harm of "labels" Rockwell educates as he entertains.   

Peter Christian, author, speaker, business consultant, shares his expertise and organizational effectiveness tips developed from more than 25 years of business experience. From crayons to the C-Suite, Pete has seen it all and has been part of exceptional corporate growth.

Syklar Lewis founder of Rise Up Kings speaks to the importance of work-life balance. He describes the importance of the pillars of Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance in developing a fresh understanding of what it means to be a man in today's society. Admittedly "Powered by God", Skylar has effectively balanced a Warrior/Worshiper ethos into a life mission to empower others. 

Mark Noon, author, executive coach, and motivational speaker shares leadership tips. He explains the importance of deliberate planning, individual development, consistent communication, and a healthy dose of fun. Along the way he describes the significance of giant crossword puzzles and water-pistols. Take a "Minute to Begin It." You won't regret the time spent.  LeadershipTen.org

Coach Harlan Hammack explains the importance of courage in business and life in a captivating interview focused on bespoke leadership training. Coach Harlan describes how adhering to his RSSCO methodology generates business success.  You can learn more from Coach Harlan by subscribing to his podcast, The Courage to Lead . 

The Military Fellows of the Security Studies Program (SSP) of MIT provide their views on leadership and service to others. USMC Lieutenant Colonel, John Black; USAF Lieutenant Colonel, Brian Novchich; US Navy Commander Trevor Prouty;  Army Colonel Molly Solsbury and Army Colonel Scott Synowiez speak from the collective wisdom of over 100 years of military service and dozens on deployments into hos...

Dr. Joel Schlesinger, a scholar, author, and award-winning organizational leader, provides perspective of the context that surrounds leadership. Using the historical heroes of his book, ( Risk-takers: American Leaders in Desperate Times ) Joel describes the traits and character of Washington, Lincoln, Lee, FDR, and Katharine Graham that manifest in response to crises. Schlesinger's discourse provi...

Nick Prouten, LODE Project Ambassador, enlightens on the power and security of blockchain and bitcoin. ( www.lode.one ) Describing the current financial environment as a "wild west" digital transformation, Nicholas explains how blockchain and bitcoin offer nothing less than the transparency of finance and the democratization of money. Suggesting there is always a need for a universal 3rd good to d...

Kate Grayson, a money coach from Chicago, Illinois offers her perspective on matching values to budgeting, an effective way to redirect your mindless spending. In the process freedom and flexibility are achieved and personal stress mitigated. Check out her website - BeyondMoney.co

Bharat Kanodia, the creative force behind the YouTube Channel - "What It's Worth" explains the importance of a realistic value assessment of your business. The founder of Veristrat, Bharat has been in business valuation since 2000 and has valued assets in real estate, industrial, personal property and financial assets including some unique assets i.e., the Golden Gate Bridge, NYC subway system, an...

High energy, driven, organized - Tyzer Evans provides lessons on improving sales by recognizing your why, embracing accountability and asking great questions. From J(ocko) to Z(iglar) Tyzer explains the link between Grind, Sell, and Elevate.

Phil Pelucha, the creative force behind Billionaires in Boxers , explains how the authentic media of podcasting can be your VIP backstage pass to "level up" your business network. In a rapid-fire interview, Phil suggests that with the right mentorship, you can build international credibility for domestic dominance. He also laments on the struggles of Liverpool F.C., his hometown team, currently 8t...

Alicia Butler Pierre, author, entrepreneur and CEO of Equilibria, Inc. provides insights on infrastructure solutions to back-office blues. Covering a wide range of topics including seven elements of operations management, business developmental during the time of COVID, software tools, and Atlanta based Egyptologists, Ms. Pierre entertains as she educates us about the importance of process design...

Ean Price Murphy offers her views on the power of the Profit-First Cash Management System. Evolving from bankruptcy to solvency and growth as a successful entrepreneur, Ean's company, Moxie, helps small business owners build confidence in their accounting systems. Her holistic perspective of accounting provides the why and the "so what" along with the bottom line.    E.P.M. has found her purpose –...

Dr. Ken Szajda covers a wide array of topics explaining how truth adds value to our lives – in investments, healthcare, and business. Ken, an M.I.T. trained Electrical Engineer and CEO of Trilicon, LLC., suggests that we pay attention to the science but recognize what is practical and rationale in our decision process. He advocates to make "technology work for you" and that, sometimes, the low-tec...

Richard Allen, an entrepreneur, educator and thought leader with more than 30 years of management experience in a variety of fields from cybersecurity to healthcare, aerospace engineering to eCommerce offers rich tips for success. Mr. Allen explains the value of "loud voices," single-thread organizations, multi-project portfolios, cash-cow balance, channel management and Sprint Planning. 

Laila Jones, Director of Global Market Intelligence, Dassault Systemes explains how the proper application of competitive intelligence (CI) adds value to life, from personal relationships to corporate mergers. Distinguishing between Open and Direct Intelligence, Laila offers that no business is too big nor too small to benefit from CI; helping to shape market strategy, position the sales force, or...

Lew Bayer, author, entrepreneur, and President of the Center for Organizational Cultural Competence explains the importance of civility in culture and business. Through measuring and training of social intelligence, cultural competence, system thinking and continuous learning she helps increase efficiency and effectiveness (profits). Her mission to "ease the experience of others" extends from enga...

Eric M. Twiggs, author of the Discipline of Now shares ideas on how to find purpose and fulfillment by shortening the gap from intention to action.  Find out more about Mr. Twiggs through his Facebook group: What Now Movement

Vinnie Fisher, Esq., marketer, serial entrepreneur, and leader of FullyAccountable.com shares the values of his company culture and the elements of his CEO mindset that provide business accelerants for profit and efficiency. Resident on the "right side" of the eBusiness line, Mr. Fisher explains how, with commitment, competence and caring businesses can build irresistible offers tied to success.  ...

Alex Harris shares his ideas on intentionality as a path to success. An author and public speaker, Alex has created the Happy Progress website to explain how progress equals happiness. As a consultant on market optimization, Alex suggests that every new venture should be an experiment of our unique value propositions. 

Angel Ribo, CEO of Divine Human Ventures shares his wisdom on the three essential elements of business (and life!). Originally from Barcelona, Spain, with stops along the way in London, Europe, and Latin America, Mr. Ribo resides in Plano, Texas where he helps increase sales by maximizing human potential.  

Brenden Kumarasamy, a 20-something entrepreneur from Montreal, Canada is the founder of Master Talk , a YouTube channel focused on improving public speaker skills. Brenden asks - "How would the world change if you were an incredible speaker?" Kumarasamy, demonstrating his mantra of "Show, don't tell" displays his profound verbal skills as he walks us through a random word exercise, molding and sub...

Darrien Waugh, a 21-year-old from Gardner, Massachusetts and a General Business Major at Nichols College shares his views on racism and the need for communication. Wise beyond his years, he cautions of our tendency to "trickle down" outrage until our motivation wanes to futility. Darrien suggests looking at reasons behind the action, from both the victim and the perpetrator, to begin to understand...

In this special diversity edition of Manager Memo Adrian Jordan describes an eight year journey to his dream - a college degree. Adrian discloses how, despite battling with learning issues, he achieved success with the help of a supportive community and strong-willed mother.  Finally, Adrian describes his disturbing encounters with racism and provides thoughts on a way forward.