The Human Side of Leadership

Every year, we see more statistics that support the fact that far too many people are unhappy at work. The Conference Board tells us that 53% of people are unhappy at work, and Gallup routinely tells us that up to 70% of people go to work actively disengaged and unenthusiastic about work. The sad truth is that there is a direct link between these sobering statistics and the performance that compan...

So many entrepreneurs take that powerful leap of faith to start their own businesses in the hope that they will achieve a measure of happiness, freedom, and autonomy in their lives. However, for far too many, the reality is that they merely end up having created a new "job" for themselves, and they find that they are spending all of their time working IN their businesses, as opposed to h...

Research shows that workplace stress is on the rise, and it's costing employers more than $300 Billion dollars annually. There is also a plethora of evidence that people struggle every day with finding peace, happiness and the sense of purpose that can produce fulfillment in their lives. How did we get here? In this episode, we meet Ed Ferrigan, a master life, relationship and trauma coach wh...

Research from the Gallup organization shows that close to 70% of all corporate employees are either not engaged or actively disengaged with their work. This is a very sad reality, and it points to the need for motivation and emotional support for those "unsung heroes" working in the corporate trenches. In this episode, we meet Lowry Olafson, a Singer-Songwriter and Musical Keynote Speake...

When most people in organizations think about transformational leadership, it is usually in the context of theories about how leaders interact with followers and teams to identify and execute needed organizational change. Sometimes—unfortunately—such conversations tend to remain in the realm of theory, and it takes quite a concerted effort to move people to action and results. In this episode, we...

What if, as a business leader, you were asked to state the number ONE best strategy for business success? Would it be, as Peter Drucker once said, "creating and keeping customers?" Or would it be, as Anthony Robbins once said, to focus on the power of positive thinking? Regardless of where one may stand on this question, it's hard to disagree with this simple truth that Stephen Woes...

Ever wanted a rock-solid method to turn your expertise and knowledge into big-ticket clients? If so, look no further than live events, a well-proven marketing method that allows you to build instant connections and powerful relationships with your attendees. In this episode, we meet Steve Werner, founder of "Monetize Your Tribe," where he helps coaches, entrepreneurs, and small businesse...

If you ever see a seasoned CEO pull up to the back of a restaurant kitchen and offer his services humbly to the cooking staff as a dish-washer, you've probably run into the amazing phenomenon that is Ramin Jahedi. A man who knows no boundaries when it comes to humility, kindness, gratitude, and giving back, Ramin leads a life of example and shares his story with us today. In this episode, we...

Most people would be surprised to learn that they are largely unaware of an aspect of their lives that is happening all the time, following them everywhere they go and affecting almost every decision they make. Yet, whether we know it or not, we live in a world of emotions, and the sooner we understand this inner world, the better. In this episode, we meet expert educator, Dan Newby, who has made...

Austin, Texas, known as the "live music capital of the world," is home to many great bands and artists, but some of the most talented, unsung heroes among them are the singer-songwriters. In this episode, we meet Michael W. Chapman, a great singer, songwriter, and musician who has accumulated a lifetime of amazing stories and songs. We celebrate Michael for his devotion to his craft, and...

So many of us walk through our everyday lives with great ideas about how things could be done better. Maybe you have an idea for a safer way to hold your hamburger when you're driving, or perhaps you've envisioned a little tool that will automatically let you know when your in-laws are driving close to your neighborhood. Whatever your next light-bulb moment might be about, who do you cal...

Sometimes the most powerful business development strategies are simple, elegant, and sitting right under our noses! (Literally in our pockets!) There are strong new shifts in the mobile technology landscape that are showing the absolute effectiveness of "texting" in a business development context. Organizations of all sizes are finding that their internal business development teams are a...

Organizations of all sizes are beginning to understand and leverage the power of social media influencers in their marketing. Not only is it powerful to have the social proof and validation that comes from influencers who can help them build a brand and actually attract and close new business. In this episode, we meet Evan Kirstel, who is a B2B thought leader and top technology ”influencer” with a...

Most organizations already have within them, the knowledge, solutions, ideas, and strategies that will take them to their next level of success. Unfortunately, those things are hidden under the surface, either obstructed by process, politics or simply lying dormant in the minds of top innovators that haven't been given an opportunity to breathe new life into existing systems. This is where a...

There is a saying that goes something like this: "It's best to learn from someone who KNOWS the way, GOES the way, and can SHOW the way." When it comes to the high-stakes world of business startups, you want to learn from someone who has been there, done that, and bought the tee-shirt! In this episode, we meet just such a gentleman; Rand Fishkin, who is the celebrated Co-Founder of...

So you've written that powerful new book, and it's a masterpiece! Without question, you are a renowned speaker and thought-leader in your space. Your book is out on Amazon and you've got shiny copies on your shelf, just waiting to be signed. Quick question for you: what's your strategy for turning that content into "scalable derivatives?" Or asked another way, how do...

Many early-stage entrepreneurs find themselves filled with great ideas and a relentless passion that drives them to seek to make a dent in the business universe. While there are a plethora of learning opportunities for how to discover great entrepreneurial ideas, form teams, and begin to execute against a vision, there isn't much advice about the real-world problem of determining a fair and p...

If you've ever wondered what the most amazing new marketing and sales technology strategies are for standing out in today's noisy online world, look no further than Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. For many, AI is a brand new frontier, but for some organizations, today, AI is one of the most powerful social channels that can make a lasting positive impact on marketing and sales ou...

You may have heard of Peter Drucker's famous saying, "the purpose of business is to create and keep a customer." Yet many big-ticket organizations have struggled with increasingly complex pathways through which a product or service must traverse before reaching an end-customer. In today's business landscape, one might even be forgiven for saying: "the purpose of business i...

Most businesses will at some point find that their challenges and obstacles can fall into one or all of the following categories: "people, process, or profit." Sometimes, to get at the core business issues and chart a successful path forward, business leaders need more than a consultant; sometimes what is needed is more akin to the services of a "business therapist!" These are...

There is perhaps nothing as game-changing in our lives today as the internet, and yet, a new technology built on that platform is displaying the same level of earth-shattering power as the world-wide-web. Just as the internet has changed almost every facet of our lives, new terms like Bitcoin, Crypto Currency and Blockchain are poised to revolutionize the world of finance. The challenge, however,...

If you're looking for insights about marketing, mindset, and online success from a truly inspired perspective that can kickstart FLOW and action, then look no further than Siamack Yaghobi, a sought-after millennial thought leader who totally embodies the energy, passion, and drive of his generation. In this episode, we meet and learn from Siamack, who is the founder of Adventurous Ventures, t...

At the confluence of strategy development, operational efficiency and technology implementation is a well-known, thorny challenge for organizations: confusion! How do you create and launch a strategy that is both efficient and uses technology to drive the business goals of the organization? In this episode, we meet Ray McKenzie, Founder of technology management consulting group Red Beach Advisors,...

One of the most difficult things entrepreneurs have to deal with is the simple idea of converting great ideas into tangible reality. It's a long, sometimes mysterious process that leaves many Startups and individual entrepreneurs scratching their heads in search of solutions. In this episode, we meet with entrepreneur and investor Drue Placette, Co-Founder of CANopener Labs. Drue's backg...

When you've already found "brick-and-mortar" business success and you're ready to expand, how do you leverage today's powerful, mobile-first technologies? In this episode, we meet activist investor, tech transfer specialist, serial entrepreneur and CEO Alejandro Laplana of Shokworks. Alejandro leads a team of over 200 full-time engineers working with clients in 15 differen...