The Human Side of Leadership

I learned today, about a beautiful line from a Maya Angelou poem called 'To Our Grandmothers'. My teacher, a guest on our podcast, shared the line with me in her signature, calm voice: "I come as one, but I stand as 10,000." She explained to me how that single, goose-bump inducing line was the inspiration for her business, her movement, and her 'why' on this planet. I...

Sometimes you just know someone is having the time of their life. You can just see it in their smile, their bounce, their swag. This person loves life! That's the impression I had when I first saw a gentleman on LinkedIn, dancing, swaying, rapping, and having so much authentic joy and fun in his song video.  Little did I know this was the Chief Operating Officer of a highly successful entrepr...

Many of us would probably agree that happiness comes from within. Many of us would also agree that it is folly to continuously seek happiness from the acquisition of external things. And far too many of us have perhaps already experienced that crushing feeling when you thought you had that material thing you were seeking, but you still felt miserable inside.  Perhaps we could look at happiness dif...

When things go wrong, there is something you can turn to. When you hit that wall of adversity, there is a place of refuge. And when the light at the end of the tunnel is almost impossible to see, there is hope, and it's already inside of you. In fact, it is precisely 'What You Are Made Of!' You just have to see it, believe it, and learn how to turn your setbacks into Rocket Fuel. In...

When we look back at the journey of life we've travelled, what parables do we see? What lessons will we have learned that can bring value, success, and happiness to others? Indeed, it is from our stories of adversity, of truth, and of superhuman bravery that we discover the truth of who we are, and from there, our superpowers for helping others. In this episode, we meet Small-Business Superhe...

In certain parts of the eastern world, there is a saying that goes: 'the guest is God'.  In those same cultures, there is a certain tea—known more properly as chai—that represents the ultimate offer of friendship and relationship-building support. In that moment when a host and a guest meet over chai, the world disappears. All that is left is the trust, connection, and truth shared by tw...

When I first heard the term 'Corporate Swagger', I enjoyed the immediate paradox the phrase created in my mind. If swagger is all about confidence, and carrying oneself with an air of 'I got this!', I was very curious about how one could apply that level of confidence to create success in the corporate world. Given the realities—and sometimes difficulties—of corporate life, I c...

What do men really want? Is it fame? Fortune? Happiness? Or something, somewhere in between? As a member of this gender, I speak from personal experience, and can tell you that sometimes it is difficult to have full presence and clarity on this question. At the same time, I can tell you that there is nothing as powerful as speaking to a great teacher and coach who has traveled the exact same road...

Can you imagine taking a winter hike through the snow in the mountains of Denver, Colorado ... in your shorts? What kind of mindset, resilience, and sheer presence of spirit would you require to survive such an ordeal? Well, it turns out that there are many important lessons to be learned from physical experiences such as this, especially with respect to the journey we all seek to make toward a me...

Next time you look at a person, I invite you to conduct a quick thought experiment. Ask yourself, is that merely a 'person', or is that also in fact a biological, spiritual, complex entity that follows several well-studied constructs in the field of Neuroscience? If you answered 'yes' to the latter, you're right! We are all walking 'brains', full of emotion, live...

Many would agree that our past, lived experiences—our stories—have done a lot to shape who we are and how we see the world today. Yet the true power in our stories could be their ability to allow us to help others, especially when we do so as 'AUTHOR-ities' in the things that life has taught us. In this episode, we meet Michelle Prince, who is an Author, Speaker, and CEO of the Performan...

Have you ever wondered if there could be such a thing as a 'perfect business model'? Well, for some, there just might be. I was intrigued by the following definition from Franchising.com: "Franchising is a business model that combines the best aspects of sole proprietorship and Corporate America. It can be described as a "hybrid" model that fills the gap between working fo...

I am so thrilled to be in the presence of people who have found an authentic way, against all odds, to create a highly successful career  based on the things they love to do. As Howard Thurman once said, "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive ." Isn't that t...

There aren't that many people who would disagree that relationships are the glue that hold us all together. In fact, scientific research has shown that our personal (and professional) happiness comes much less from the THINGS we acquire in life, and much more from the RELATIONSHIPS we build along the way. But how good are we really when it comes to the blocking and tackling of building truly...

As the holiday season approaches, even in this difficult pandemic year we will forever remember as '2020', there is a hope rising again in the air. A hope for peace, joy, festivity. A hope for the feelings that can only visit us when Santa Claus is in the air. In this episode, we meet Wayne Van Der Wal, who is an  Author, Book Publisher, Educator, Viticulturist, and School Psychologist....

Wealth means many things to many people, but one thing is for sure: most would agree that it certainly means more than money. It has been an honor for me to meet someone who has made it his personal and professional mission to help others define true wealth, and from that noble definition, leverage its principles to improve their lives and businesses. In this episode, we meet Kim Sawyer, who is a...

It is truly a treat to meet a business thought leader and coach who has long transcended 'information' in favor of TRANSFORMATION. In a noisy world where everyone trades on external information, we are led and enriched by those who focus on internally-driven transformation as the path to authentic success and profitable happiness. In this episode, we meet Executive Coach, Author, and Tra...

I must apologize in advance for the tears that you will see in this episode. I have never felt so inspired and overwhelmed with emotion on camera, but after careful consideration, I decided NOT to edit those emotions out.  You see, in this episode, I met someone I now call, 'The Chief Butterfly' of the YouTube network, and. you'll see why. I met someone who inspired me, perhaps more...

Far too many of us seek life and business solutions from external sources, forgetting that the most profound and powerful wisdom and resources for healing and success lie waiting within us. In this episode, we meet Author and Creative Entrepreneur, Anne-Lise Jasinski, whose book, 'The UnTherapist', lays out a clear roadmap and a *magic* formula to improving every relationship in your lif...

In a world where America is seen as the 'Land of the Free', and the ideals of 'Freedom of Speech' are constantly being tested, my guest today is at the forefront of that battle. In this episode, we meet popular Youtuber, Reporter, and heavily censored Bestselling Author, Dustin Nemos. The best way to connect with Dustin Nemos online: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusti...

It is a rare pleasure and joy to meet and learn from someone who is truly following their dream and has turned their passion into Profitable Happiness! In this episode, we meet and learn from Amanda Horvath, who is a video marketing expert and influencer on Social Media. Amanda helps entrepreneurs use VIDEO to grow their BRAND 🙌 without wasting time or looking amateur. Resources Mentioned In this...

Have you ever been told that you needed to eliminate what others saw as your 'weaknesses'? Far too many of us have experienced this, from friends, family, and at work. What's fascinating is that sometimes the things people see as our weaknesses are really just on the other side of the same coin as our strengths. The trick to creating a purposeful life full of powerful results can so...

How To Become A Successful Youtuber, With Greg Blencoe In this episode, we meet Greg Blencoe, who is the author of 'The Supermanager'. Greg is a personal development and leadership executive coach as well as a podcast host and YouTuber of the channel: 'Life Gains With Greg'. My Favorite Quotes from Greg in this episode, (paraphrased): “Video doesn't lie!” “Build a business...

In this episode, we meet Aled Miles, CEO at Sauce Labs & Welsh Government Envoy to the U.S. Aled is President & Chief Executive Officer of Sauce Labs, delivering digital confidence as the provider of the world's most comprehensive and trusted continuous testing cloud. With offices in Europe, Canada, Texas and headquartered in San Francisco, this 12 year old company enables more than 7...

In this episode, we meet Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer Arnold L. Greene. Arnold L. Greene leads the 'people' function at Beneficient with 25 plus years of Human Resources experience. His business acumen translates well with being a Strategic Human Resources Partner while impacting business performance. Arnold's competency strengths lie in strategic leadership, rec...