The Maverick Paradox Podcast

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dana Vogelmeier who is a workplace strategist. She helps organisations have a company that individuals what to work. They discuss how workplace war can be created and that leaders are role models and are expected to behave in a certain way.  Dana explains how mavericks can find a job that they would be happy in. She also shares how employers can create a be...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Tina Berger about being still long enough to listen. This conversation follows Tina's views on inspiration, creativity and curiosity and how the scientific method isn't everything. Brainstorming becomes a competitive sport. How can groups work better together and what role has 'deep listening' have when individuals work together? What conditions are needed...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jenny Toh about what's behind the facade. This is a conversation about imposter syndrome. Where does it come from, how it is formed and what to do about it. They also discuss how to empower someone and how to find out what your values are. The Mavericks of Mass Creation videos discussed in the episode can be found here: http://bit.ly/MavericksOMC Judith's w...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Aaron Young about the ethical dilemmas of a Maverick. Aaron shares his journey in Africa, where his ethics was challenged greatly and the long term consequences that he still lives with today. During the conversation they talk about the pragmatism of Mavericks, and how they deal with adversity. They discuss the Socialised Maverick's call towards being justi...

ln this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jon Baker about the introverts' productivity gap. They discuss introversion and how it affects how leaders respond to their employees. Judith ponders whether the real problem with introverts' lack of productivity is due to a deficit of real leadership skills within the organisation. Jon talks about the differences between introverts and extraverts and how l...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Darrell Williams on what you are going to do, who you are going to follow and who you are going to be. That the decisions that you make today are going to affect your tomorrow. They discuss what HR looks for in US Military Officers and what's the dominant leadership style. Darrell's answer is surprising. They talk about the fact that leaders are role models...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Victoria Wieck  about how Maverick Leaders cover the baseline and how you need to be maverick, to be different, to be successful. Victoria came to the US in 1971 as a penniless (child) immigrant who later turned her passion for jewellery into a $500 million business. Judith and Victoria discuss what it takes to be this successful and the necessity to ele...

In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Art Bell  about the story of Comedy Central and how a maverick gets things done despite opposition. Art talks about what it's like to start a business within a business. How he went from working as a Finance Analyst (for subscriber forecasts) at HBO and conceiving the idea of Comedy Central. This podcast is about the story of his journey and how the...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Di Di Hoffman about how to think out of the box and burn the business plan! Di Di talks about his experience of setting up a new business (and never seen before in South Africa). Di Di talks about the need for asking for help and the need to accept it when it's offered.  They also talk about how to strategise in business (your deliberate strategy and your e...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Sue Evans  about how leadership is service and the need for trust in leadership. They talk about the staying power of true leaders and how HR Heads have to have staying power to ensure that they remain principled and value based. Sue discusses the need for true integrity in leadership and the need to stand up for what you believe in for the greater good. Ju...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Irvine Nugent about emotional intelligence and leadership from the inside out. Judith talks about how you are a Maverick Leader everywhere not just when you are at work. During this interesting leadership conversation they discuss how Emotional Intelligence is at the core of business, and how trust is back in vogue. There is no such thing as 'soft skills...

This episode was recorded in May 2020. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to MaryAnn Kerr about gaslighting toxicity in the workplace. They discuss bravery in the workplace and the reluctance of others to deal with it and the consequences for those that do. They talk about how Socialised Mavericks deal with this dynamic and how society deals and accepts toxic environments. In this discussion th...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Aryeh Green about being a seeker of peace and the danger of living in your own bubble. Not everyone realises that they can have inner peace so do not seek it. Good leaders have inner peace and know how to share that. That the ability to hold two opposing views in their head at the same time and still function is an essential skill. The way that people insis...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Kate Hutson about the beauty in the discomfort, courageous leadership and how to reverse engineer for success. Kate shares her advice on how to become a manager even if you've never managed anyone before. They also talk about whether there is a standard leadership skill set or whether it's different for each person. They debate what is management v leade...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Liz and Jason Medwid about the need to find your creative outlet and how to make it successful. Jason originally started his own podcast to get his music 'out there', and it has now morphed into the stories of a fictional town complete with its own newscast! Liz and Jason have captured the innocence of the child and combined it with a strong sense of pur...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dr Joni Carley about the alchemy of power, and how values are the link between the tangible and the intangible. They discuss the need to not be blind sighted by your own irrelevance, and the changes brought by the global wake up call. Joni stresses the need for enabling your employees to have more mojo and uses Zappos as an example. Listen up to the rest of...

In this episode Judith Germain and Katrina Roddy about the corporate breakup. They discuss how to get through it, the mindset that you need and what's it like when you are a corporate refugee; and the need to be vulnerable to be able to run your own business successfully. Listen up to the rest of the conversation. Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com Company W...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Ken Attard about the myth that entrepreneurs need to struggle to succeed. They discuss belief systems and the power of your words. Ken explains the difference between taking action and taking inspired action. They talk about the 5 Pillars of the Arc Method. Ken has a free masterclass at adaptandpivotnow.com that he would like to share with the audience. Lis...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Joe Cecala who is the founder of the Dream Exchange. The first majority black owned stock exchange. It will be the first stock exchange that will list companies that work for the greater good. It's purpose is to invest in companies that will be able to enhance humanity's ability to be pro survival. They discuss the man behind the dream and why the Dream Exc...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Charles Read about the best way to work with your intimate family member in the family business. They discuss the ups and downs and Charles shares tips on how to make your relationship work with your business. Listen up to the rest of the conversation. Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com Company Website - maverickparad...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Mike Acker  about the power of story and the choices that you make. Mike begins the conversation by talking about his parents - his dad was a drug dealer and his mother was a witch. Once they had children they completed turned their life round. It was first radical choice that he knew about. They discuss that 'the good old days' never really existed and how...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Monica Snyder  who explains how to create relationships and revenue, via email marketing. Monica is an interesting conversationalist and really blows away the myths of email marketing, and how maverick thinking can make a difference. She discusses how often you should write your 'list', and the right time of the week to do it. Monica provides excellent v...

A note to listeners, this podcast episode was recorded on 21 December 2020. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dean S Brown about how to stop your ego from ruining your life. This conversation discusses quantum physics and how it relates to how we think and perceive. Dean proposes that spiritual connection and awareness allows for wilful independence. This is the reason he believes that mave...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Richard Newton about writing business books. Richard is a maverick who writes about different topics across a number of genres - he follows his curiosity. They discuss the synthetic brain and the collection of data points to fuel curiosity. How this is perfect for consultants and why consultancy is a great role for Maverick Leaders - even within the workpla...

This show was recorded on 24 March 2020 just after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Serena Sabala on being healthy inside and out and how that transforms your life and your business. Your own perception of yourself can sabotage your success. Serena advise what exactly is needed for profound transformation. An important conv...