Thoughts That Rock

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Jessy Place, who is a digital content creator, photographer, and influencer marketing specialist...having partnered with 300+ brands to help bring their marketing campaign visions to life. She is also the founder of the influencer community app, Social Collective.   TOPIC: How to Be an Effective Influencer   GUEST: Jessy Place   THOUGHT #1 I...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Marty Dodson, who is a Nashville-based prolific songwriter with ten #1 hit songs, a partner & co-founder of SongTown. Com and a writer for Sail Away Songs.   TOPIC: How to Write a Hit Song   GUEST: Marty Dodson   THOUGHT #1 Write Something You Care About   THOUGHT #2 Study the Craft of Songwriting   THOUGHT #3 Keep Clear Communication as Job...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Rachel DeAlto, who is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, keynote speaker, and the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)”.   TOPIC: How to Connect with Others at Networking Events   GUEST: Rachel DeAlto   THOUGHT #1 Be Empathetic; Everyone is Awkward   THOUGHT #2 Set a Goal...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Aziph Mustapha, who is the Head of Culture and Engagement at a leading telecommunications group in Malaysia, but also a sought-after keynoter speaker, podcaster and media personality on Malaysian TV.   TOPIC: How to Be Kind to Others Even When They Don't Deserve It   GUEST: Aziph Mustapha   THOUGHT #1 Be Kind to Yourself First   THOUGHT #2 E...

Our guest this week to share 3 thoughts on this topic is Hala Taha, who is the host of the widely successful Young and Profiting Podcast, the CEO of YAP Media and one of the most connected and influential voices on Linked-In.   TOPIC: How to Become Confident in a World of Naysayers   GUEST: Hala Taha   THOUGHT #1 Believe in Yourself   THOUGHT #2 Competence is Confidence    THOUGHT #3 Engage in Ene...

In this Season 4 Finale episode, we talk with the amazing and revolutionary entrepreneur, KARA GOLDIN, who is the Founder and Former CEO of Hint, Inc...best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water.   THOUGHT #1 What’s The Worst That Can Happen? THOUGHT #2 If You Are Not Willing to Risk the Unusual, You Will Have to Settle for the Ordinary  – Jim Rohn CONNECT:...

In this episode, we talk with Lee Wind, who is a celebrated author and the Director of Education and Book Marketing Programs for the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), who we know through our company Booky Call.   THOUGHT #1 - The Messenger Matters (So, Our Story Matters) THOUGHT #2 - It Would Be Too Easy to Say that I Feel Invisible. Instead, I Feel Painfully Visible, and Entirely Ig...

In this episode, we talk with Gair Maxwell an author, keynote speaker, podcaster, and brand strategist. Gair is considered a global authority on creating iconic, "larger-than-life" brands that attract legions of customers and top talent without having to use "pushy" marketing tactics.    THOUGHT #1 - Find Your Authentic Swing THOUGHT #2 - Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vis...

In this episode, we have an internal team discussion about Booky Call...our book discovery platform disguised as a dating app. Whether you are an author, publisher or a voracious reader, you will love hearing about all the nuances of the app and the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into building a brand around a singular concept.   CONNECT: Website: BookyCall.com Podcast: Booky Call Email: Brant@...

 In this episode, we talk with Dave Delaney, a keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and the creator of the NICE Method, which is used to help leaders of fast-growing technology companies retain talent and improve company communication and culture.   THOUGHT #1 - Treat People the Way YOU Want to be Treated THOUGHT #2 - Treat Those Who are Good with Goodness, and Also Treat Those Who are NOT Good wit...

In this light episode, we highlight several of our "Bad Karaoke" Introductions used to start each show. So, although no real leadership advice this week, the 30-minute compilation is worth a belly laugh or two. You're welcome!   CONNECT: Website: ThoughtsThatRock.com Podcast: Thoughts That Rock Facebook: Thoughts That Rock Instagram: Thoughts That Rock   HOSTS' PRODUCTS & RESOURCES: Booky Call - h...

In this episode, we talk with Felicia White, who was recently the Vice President of Global Operations Training & Development for Church’s Chicken and is now contributing her passionate approach to service and customer experience by providing tools and resources as a restaurant- industry consultant.   THOUGHT #1 - At the End of the Day, People Don't Care; Be Authentic - Dr. Kym Harris-Lee  THOUGHT...

Our guest today is Matt Certo, who is the CEO & Principal of Findsome & Winmore, an Orlando-based digital marketing agency, and host of the Brand Narrative podcast.    THOUGHT #1 - You've Got a Gift, but it's Not Enough; You've Got to Develop Yourself. Rely Too Much on Your Own Gift and You'll Fail. - The Natural  THOUGHT #2 - There May be People Who Have More Talent than You, but There's No Excus...

In this episode, we talk with Robyn Benincasa, who is a Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Full-time Firefighter, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author.   THOUGHT #1 - You’re Never Defined by Your Setback, You’re Defined by Your Comeback. THOUGHT #2 - In Three Words, I Can Sum Up Everything I’ve Learned about Life: It Goes On. – Robert Frost CONNECT: Webs...

In this episode, we talk with Minter Dial, who is an international professional speaker, elevator, entrepreneur and a multiple award-winning author, specializing in leadership, branding and transformation. Previously, he was a top executive at L’Oréal and Redken. He is truly one of the most interesting people we know.   THOUGHT #1 "You'll Grow from this Experience" THOUGHT #2 "If You are not Willi...

In this episode, we talk with Shelley Brown, who is a professional speaker, author, consultant and a big practitioner of mindfulness practices. THOUGHT #1 - Enroll in a MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) Program THOUGHT #2 - There is Something Wonderfully Bold and Liberating about Saying YES to Our Entire Imperfect and Messy Life. - Tara Brach CONNECT: Website: ShelleyBrownOfficial.com Book...

In this episode, we talk with Trevor Hudson, who is a Coach (both in life and sports), a military veteran of 20 years (just retired from the Air Force), a professional speaker and a podcaster. THOUGHT #1 - Failure is Not the Stopping Point; it’s the Starting Point.  THOUGHT #2 - If You are Afraid of Failure, You Don’t Deserve to be Successful. - Charles Barkley CONNECT: Podcast: HudricoLIVE Email:...

In this episode, we talk with Allison Graham, who is a keynote speaker, author and coach, working with C-Suite Leaders and their teams to inspire and empower a problem-solving culture.    THOUGHT #1 “When Opportunity Presents Itself, Talk Yourself In, Don’t Talk Yourself Out.” THOUGHT #2 "Be the Kind of Person Who Dares to Face Life’s Challenges and Overcome Them Rather than Dodging Them.”  - Roy...

In this episode, we talk with Joe Hummel, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Twin Peaks, where he brings his wide-ranging experience in all facets of the restaurant business over the past 30+ years to that concept. THOUGHT #1 "Become Obsessed with Being Great. It Changes Everything.” THOUGHT #2 "You Could Be Anyone if You Put in the Time. You will Reach the Top, and That’s That. I am not Talent...

In this Season Finale episode, we talk with management great, TOM PETERS, who is the co-author of In Search of Excellence—the book that changed the way the world does business and is often tagged as the best business book ever written. He changed things up by laying down several great pieces of advice...and we relished them all. THOUGHTS: 1. Practice Extreme Humanism. 2. Be Kind. 3. Promote Women....

In this episode, we talk with longtime and dear friend JONI DOOLIN, who is a restaurant industry icon and workplace expert, who has been devoted to helping service sector workplaces (like restaurants) balance people, profits, planet and purpose. THOUGHT #1 - You Don’t Have to Have an Opinion - Ryan Holiday THOUGHT #2 - The Highest Form of Knowledge…is Empathy – Bill Bullard  CONNECT: Website: Blac...

In this episode, we talk with our dear friend and former Hard Rocker, LISA NECRASON, who is now an Environmental Activist, Wildlife Conservationist, and Sustainability Strategist. THOUGHT #1 - Look at the World Through the Eyes of the Heart THOUGHT #2 - It is Better in Prayer to Have a Heart Without Words Than Words Without a Heart - Mahatma Gandhi CONNECT: Website: DownwardGoat.com Website: TrueN...

In this episode, we talk with CLINT PULVER, who is a professional keynote speaker, author, musician, pilot and workforce expert. THOUGHT #1 To Live is the Rarest Thing in the World, Most People Just Merely Exist...and That is All - Oscar Wilde THOUGHT #2 As You Walk and Eat and Travel, Be Where You Are; Otherwise You Will Miss Most of Your Life - Siddhārtha Gautama CONNECT: Website: ClintPulver.co...

In this episode, we talk with JOE HART, who is the President & CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, an organization whose founder pioneered the human performance movement over 100 years ago and has continued to succeed and grow worldwide, through constant research and innovation through foundational principles. THOUGHT #1 - Our Thoughts Make Us What We Are; Our Mental Attitude is the X-Factor that Deter...

In this episode, we talk with NICK HUTCHISON, who is the Co-Founder of BookThinkers, a company dedicated to spreading the power of personal development books. THOUGHT #1 Reality is Negotiable THOUGHT #2 Scars Have the Strange Power to Remind Us that Our Past is Real - Cormac McCarthy CONNECT: Website: BookThinkers.com Podcast: BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books Email: nick@bookthinkers.com Facebook...