The Human Side of Leadership

Every once in a while I am so very fortunate to meet that rare academic / researcher / consultant who is also a world-class corporate storyteller and all-around happy person! Here to speak to us about how to address the ongoing organizational challenge of employee engagement, is Dr. Rick Garlick. He also discusses revealing insights gained from his extensive research into workplace pride and other...

🔥 Introducing...Profitable Happiness — the book !! Sometimes "a setback is a setup for a comeback...!!" — Jolley Willie I took a break from social media to look inward. I'm so grateful for that opportunity to ... Write some new songs: 🔥 https://drpele.com/music Plan my new book: 🔥 https://drpele.com/books Get ready to help individuals and companies with ... 🔥 Music, Motivation,...

In this episode, I am blessed to be a guest for Ramin Jahedi on his Talk2Rami Podcast, where we talk about Profitable Happiness!

Although I haven't seen any stats supporting this specifically, it's possible that the greatest demographic of business people on the planet are 'those who are going through career transition'. The staggering challenge many face is that they do not realize that being in transition actually means that they have a gigantic marketing and sales task on their plates -- marketing and...

Do you believe that your thoughts, energy, and subconscious beliefs and programs create your life? Or do you believe that you are completely powerless and unable to influence how your life, business, relationships, or even health will turn out? No matter where you find yourself on this belief continuum, there is one undeniable truth: the world as we know it, complex and beautiful as it is, operate...

Has anyone ever told you that you 'CAN'T'? Perhaps it was at a young age, or perhaps it was more recent. No matter when or where these  words appear, they carry the same limiting power against us ... if we allow them to! In today's episode, Dixie Gillaspie explains that she is allergic to "can't" and in love with story.  She has coached founders and leaders of mu...

In today's episode, we ask questions such as, "who are you, and how does that answer power your content marketing?" We discuss the importance of aligning your unique energy with your content marketing work online. Finally, we discuss the 'long game' of content marketing and the necessary and constant evolution that you will most probably experience in your online content m...

Today, I received a very special gift. A rare, pure, heartfelt gift of J.O.Y. from the man of a million acronyms and a smile that can fill two rooms at a time. You can not feel any form of S.T.R.E.S.S. or anything even remotely negative when you are in the presence of this light-filled soul of a gentleman. A gentleman who so passionately believes that we all benefit and can change the world when w...

So many of us have heard—and fully endorse the idea—of following what makes us truly happy as a path to what also makes us profitable in life and business. However, sadly, for far too many, these are just words. Many find it difficult to tangibly connect the dots between their expertise, happiness, and a profitable business where they can fully express themselves. Our expert guest in this episode—...

The path of the Solopreneur can be full of minefields, or a garden of bliss. It's all about perspective. The glass might be half full or half empty (or perhaps both?)  Regardless of how you look at solo entrepreneurship, there is no question that everyone who walks this path must learn and implement at least one important content marketing skill: the ability to effectively communicate their v...

No one can dispute the power of analogy in all aspects of life, communication, truth-telling, healing...you name it...an analogy can truly be the difference between communication and true comprehension. This was my realization after being in the presence of our powerful guest, whose analogy for coaching and guiding ambitious men in today's turbulent, crazy reality, is none other than...drum r...

In this episode, we meet transformational coach Olivia Cook, who is a certified Transformational Success Coach, Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner, podcast host, and motivational speaker. She helps overworked female entrepreneurs and content creators build habits to reach their next level of success. Focusing on productivity, mindset and using their menstrual cycles to their benefits. Her c...

In this episode, we meet managing partner of Noetic Outcomes, Bill Gardner.  Bill's training is in Organization and Leadership Development and his career taught him the power of leaders to create and maintain culture. He now primarily coaches senior executives and consults with leaders about building their teams, organizations, and culture.  To learn more about Bill Gardner online, visit: Lin...

As an expert, how do you stand out in today's noisy online business landscape? How do you craft a message, build a business, and attract your ideal clients when everyone is standing on a mountaintop with megaphones, screaming that they can do everything you say you can do...only 10x better and with less work. As an expert in today's world, how do you get heard above the noise of social m...

One of the most powerful experiences a professional can have is to take a personality and strengths assessment that shows them how others see them, how they show up in the world, and how their proclivities, behaviors, and personalities are directly related to their personal and business outcomes. In this episode, we meet ICF, Gallup, and StrengthsFinder Certified Coach Micah Lorenc. In his work as...

When the sky is cloudy and the world feels bleak; when times are hard and one wants to give up; when all we think we have left is gloom; how and from where do we find the belief systems and strategies that can lift and sustain us? In this episode we meet author, certified Speaker, Trainer, and Turning Points Coach Sylvia Worsham whose lived experiences have brought her to a place of complete convi...

Far too many of us have decided (knowingly or unknowingly) that ... "we will be happy ... WHEN ... " However, as most of us have learned over time that WAITING to be happy someday WHEN we get this or that material result is a recipe for pain and disaster. In this episode, we are privileged to meet and learn from certified Mindset and Transformation Coach Jayme Shiarla.  Coach Jayme has &...

How do you stand out in a crowded world of social media content? Do you write more blogs? Do you advertise? Do you stand on top of a mountain and scream? Our next guest—jokingly—has no problems with any of those strategies, as long as you do it alongside one of the most powerful 'Trojan Horse' strategies for B2B business development we have today: Podcasting. In this episode, we meet Tom...

What do you REALLY, REALLY want? If You Wish To Achieve Your Goals, You Must Awaken The Hidden Science Of Success Within You. Profitable Happiness is a LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook channel devoted to featuring the very best thought leaders who teach and exemplify the principles of Profitable Happiness.

"When you understand paradigms, you'll understand why brilliant people do silly things. Why is it that people who are absolutely brilliant, stay broke? Why is it that people with wonderful formal educations seem to have dumb jobs?" — Bob Proctor In this episode, we hear the wisdom of Bob Proctor!

WHAT STOPS YOU FROM BEING HAPPY? Failure? Rejection? Looking foolish?  We all carry these fears, but they don't have to hold us back from living full, happy, productive lives. In this episode, we meet Dr. Rebecca Heiss, keynote speaker, thought leader, and author of the book, INSTINCT.  Dr. Heiss is also the founder of 'Year of Happy', an online, science-backed program and learning...

Ready to take the gloves off of the Employee Experience conversation at your organization? Well, according to Human Capital thought-leader Jim Smith, "there are two types of Employee Engagement / Employee Experience (EE/EX) initiatives: the ones HR and the experts lead that make no difference whatsoever, and the ones CEOs lead that positively impacts both employees and investors." In thi...

According to Customer/Employee Experience expert, Jill Raff: " There’s a simple mistake most companies make that leads to lost customers and lost profits. Most companies have one MAJOR misconception that leads to lower customer satisfaction, poor ratings, and ultimately going out of business. They think that a good customer experience starts with the customer...In reality, it starts with your...

Studies have shown that a majority of today's employees would feel more motivated at work as well as proud to recommend their companies if their employers took more of an active role in supporting Mental Wellbeing. In this episode, we meet Katie Urtnowski, Vice President of People and Culture at the CNY Group, who is passionate about the important link between mental health and employee engag...

Not capital, not innovation, not even products or services. Perhaps the single most important business lever any organization has, is engaged employees. Without them, nothing works.  In this episode, we meet Jon Stemmle and Mark Dollins, co-authors of the book: 'Engaging Employees Through Strategic Communication.' My Favorite Quotes from Jon and Mark in this episode, (paraphrased): “Empl...