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If you served in the military, the transition to civilian life can be a challenge. And if you're a civilian, hiring a veteran can provide different challenges. How do we pair up the two sides who desperately need each other in a positive, helpful way so everyone wins? Join me for a conversation with Captain William Toti, author of From CO to CEO , where we'll cover the ways to navigate these chall...

Hard is soft. Soft is hard. How can you use this knowledge to sell more, lead better and improve your work AND your life? Join me for a conversation with Tom Peters, as we talk about leadership, extreme humanism, and more. Go deeper with his insights in his latest book Compact Guide to Excellence or get to know Tom more on his website . ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd l...

In Marshall Goldsmith's latest book, The Earned Life , he shares how we can ditch the regrets from our life and instead, choose a life of fulfillment. It's a powerful idea, and one Marshall will share a lot more about, in a conversation. If you're not familiar with "Coach" Marshall Goldsmith , you've missed out on knowing about one of the greatest thinkers and coaches of our time. You won't want t...

What would you do if the person you loved died suddenly when you were 8 years old? What if you lost your young child in the same way you lost your mother?  Would you be bitter - or would you be better? There are a lot of lessons you can take from loss, and in this conversation EksAyn (Eks to his friends) Anderson will share insights from his book What I want My Children to Know Before I Die, a pow...

If you're going to land big deals, you've got to have a big deal mindset. It's not a silver bullet - it's the start of getting those big deals that can make or break your year. Join me for a conversation with Steven Dickens about how you can develop a big deal mindset - and get winning those big deals that can help your year be the best ever! ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If y...

It's no secret that we're pushed to the limit. Today's professionals feel rushed, overwhelmed, and perennially behind. How can we break out of this endless cycle and create the kind of interesting, meaningful lives we all seek? The Long Game will show you how. Join me for a conversation with Dorie Clark about her latest book, The Long Game, and learn how to create the life you seek! And get to kno...

Josh Braun is one of the most interesting people I follow on LinkedIn. He teaches me a ton about sales, marketing and how to talk to people. He's got 2 cool products, Poke the Bear and Tongue Tied Objection Flashcards, built to help sales people ditch the pitch and book the meeting. Join me for a conversation with Josh about how he's learned to ditch the book and book the meeting - and how you can...

Frederick Joseph is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Black Friend. Fred examines the culture of masculinity through the lens of a Black man. He asks questions - and gives answers - to some hard questions. What does it mean to be a man today? How does the pervasive yet elusive idea of "masculine toxicity" actually reflect men's experiences--particularly those of color - and how they...

The face of business is changing. Innovation drives a global, virtual society that is always on. Today’s complex, multi-generation workforce needs leaders who are agile, empowering, decisive, and lead from a place of trust, who understand individual motivations and can adjust their style. But management styles have not changed in 50 years. There is no time to wait. Are you willing to explore a new...

Can an app really upgrade your life? What about a year's worth of apps? Beth Z knows apps - and she knows how to put them into your world in a way that is fun and approachable. Join me for a conversation with Your Nerdy Best Friend , Beth Ziesenis, for an APP-ortunity you don't want to miss, talking all things apps. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this w...

Think Twitter is just for politics and celebrities? Think again! How can we leverage the good of the platform for our business, our sales and our brand? Join me for a conversation with Laurie Kretchmar, author of Tweet This! How to Amplify Your Brand on Twitter as we go into the depths of Twitter to discover the nuggets you need to win on Twitter! Get to know Laurie and snag a copy of her new book...

In a world that loves YES - what happens if we go for NO?? Yes...It’s so positive… so empowering. And then there’s “NO!” For most people, NO is just the opposite. Negative. Draining. The antithesis of YES. But what if everyone’s wrong? Join me for a conversation with Andrea Waltz, co-author of Go For No, as we dive into how going for NO can lead you to more YESES! ★ Support this podcast ★ This is...

"How are you? Hope you are great." "Just checking in."  How many times have you received an email that started like that and thought "Wow, this person really cares about me?"  How many times have you started an email like that because you heard email empathy matters, or because you don't know what to say? I know I've been guilty before, and I'm always looking to improve my email communications so...

If you're working for yourself - and you have been for any period of time - you know that scaling up your business can be hard. And not everyone wants to do it. But if you do want to scale your business, Jonathan Goldhill can make it make more sense to you. Join me for a conversation about scaling up your business so you can learn how you can do this, and some of the challenges to avoid in doing t...

Today's modern sellers don’t have a pipeline problem, an access problem, or conversion problem — They have a receptivity problem. There is a 120% decline in customers who are willing to talk to sellers when evaluating a solution. So how DO you break through an unreceptive buyer?  Join me for a conversation with Tom Stanfill, author of the book Unreceptive, and someone who really gets modern sellin...

Looking to become a more productive and successful leader? Jim Dittmar posits the LEADERS Model, an acronym that describes the seven essential leadership practices for the success of any leader, is what you need to become that leader. We'll talk about leadership and success, with insights from his book, the LEADERS Model, co-authored with John Stanko. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public epis...

EVERY salesperson struggles at some point in their career, whether it's a recession, sales slump, tough competitor, or industry disruption. Your company could be facing tough times, or you could just be new to sales. The first few years of selling are sometimes your hardest. Selling through tough times requires the right attitude and the right skills - and Paul Reilly is the guy to share all about...

Are you in sales but struggling to make quota? Did you just take a sales job out of desperation but don’t think it’s the right career for you? Do you worry people will perceive you as pushy or dishonest? Join me for a conversation with Jason Cutter, author of Selling With Authentic Persuasion. He'll share how you can remove all the stress and anxiety you feel about selling so you can focus on what...

To Belong or Not to Belong? plays off of Hamlet's famed question, To Be or Not to Be? Ricardo suggests that they are eerily similar in importance? Some people are literally dying to belong. Some people feel so deeply that they don't belong that they feel like they are dying. Join us for a conversation about what it means to belong - or not to belong. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episo...

Want to create a team and organization that values leadership, empowerment, and accountability? Join me for a conversation with Dr. Greg Giuliano, author of the book The Next Normal about this important transformation for your leadership, your team and your organization. Managers Run the Present.  Leaders Shape the Future. Creation is disruptive: something will end, and something new will take its...

Do you feel like our workplaces, schools, and communities have become toxic? Are you tired of all the judgment, bullying, violence, and divisiveness? So is Mallory Whitfield, but she has a vision for a kinder, more inclusive world. Join me for a conversation with Mallory Whitfield, author of We Are The Weird Ones: Embrace Your Weird for a Kinder, More Inclusive World, an inspirational exploration...

J.L. “Jim” Hancock was born in Albuquerque, NM. He has worked as a martial arts instructor, lifeguard, foreign missionary, and river guide. In 2002, he enlisted in the Navy and spent twenty years as a cryptologist. In the Hawk Enigma, we meet Voodoo. Every night, Voodoo’s nightmares force him to relive the past until suddenly they start to predict the future. At the same time, across the ocean in...

John R. Robertson did as he kept seeing people reacting to issues after the fact. When a “roar” happens in life there are normal fight, flight, freeze, and appease reactions but what would happen if we ran toward the roar instead of merely reacting? Instead of treating roars, storms, or crises as something to react to or try to avoid, we can plan for them so that we respond instead of reacting. So...

It's been said a picture is worth a thousand words. If you're a professional speaker, trainer, or consultant, I'd say a picture is worth a million dollars - if it's taken by the right person. That right person is John Demato - and today, I'm going to find out how he takes such great photos, how you can set up a home studio, and how you can leverage a great photographer to make yourself - ONE MILLI...

In our increasingly volatile world, you need more than a growth plan. You need a Resilient Growth Strategy. Jonathan Brill is the guy to share it with us. In this all too brief conversation, Jonathan shares his insights into how we can develop a growth plan and take advantage of the change others are afraid of. He's the author of the book Rogue Waves, and if you're worried about change, BIG change...