Thoughts That Rock

In this episode, we talk with LAURIE RUETTIMANN, a former human resources leader turned writer, speaker, podcaster and entrepreneur.    THOUGHT #1 A Job Worth Doing is a Job Worth Doing Well. THOUGHT #2 Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Want to Work Hard - Tim Notke CONNECT: Website: LaurieRuettimann.com Website: WorkLifeCats.com Website: IHateHR.com Podcast: PunkRockHR Book: "Betting On...

In this episode, we talk with SIMON T. BAILEY, breakthrough strategist, keynote speaker, innovator and author. THOUGHT #1 Love and Respect Have No Color. THOUGHT #2 A Man Can't Ride Your Back, Unless It's Bent - Martin Luther King Jr. CONNECT: Website: SimonTBailey.com Book: Be the Spark: Five Platinum Service Principles for Creating Customers for Life Book: Brilliant Living: 31 Insights to Creati...

Episode Notes In this episode, we talk with ALISON LEVINE, a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer, an iconic keynote speaker and a NY Times bestselling author. THOUGHT #1 You Don’t Have to Be the Best; Just Put One Foot in Front of the Other THOUGHT #2 The Strongest of All Warriors are These Two: Time and Patience - Leo Tolstoy CONNECT: Website: AlisonLevine.com Book: On the Edge: Leaders...

In this episode, we talk with, JOHN REGISTER, a Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, Persian Gulf War veteran, author, podcaster and TEDx Motivational Speaker. THOUGHT #1 We Don't Overcome Adversity; We Create New Normals THOUGHT #2 Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. - St. Francis of Assisi CONNECT: Website: JohnRegister.com Book: 10 P...

In this episode, we talk with ANNA ESKAMANI, the Representative for Florida State House District 47 (D) on the big political issues we are all facing. THOUGHT #1 Those Who Think They Know Everything, Know Nothing THOUGHT #2 It's Not at All Hard to Understand a Person; It's Only Hard to Listen without Bias - Criss Jami CONNECT: Website: AnnaForFlorida.com Email: Anna. Eskamani@MyFloridaHouse.gov Tw...

In this episode, we talk with TY BENNETT, a keynote speaker, podcaster, bestselling author of 4 books and founder of Leadership Inc. THOUGHT #1 Write for the Reader, Not the Writer THOUGHT #2 I write songs for myself, but I never keep them; they're my therapy once they're out of my body. I want to give them to somebody else so it can be their therapy, too -  Julia Michaels CONNECT: Website:  TyBen...

In this episode, we talk with KRISTIN CHASE, who is the Sr. Director of the Organizational Development (OD) department for Universal Parks & Resorts. THOUGHT #1 Focus On the Audience's Needs More Than Your Presentation's Content. THOUGHT #2 Give Me Six Hours to Chop Down a Tree and I Will Spend the First Four Sharpening the Axe.  - Abraham Lincoln CONNECT: Website:  UniversalOrlando.com Website:  ...

In this episode, we talk with, TOMMY SPAULDING, world-renowned speaker, NY Times bestselling author and Founder & President of Spaulding Companies. THOUGHT #1 It's not about  you THOUGHT #2 Those who achieve great things that the world will never forget, start out by accomplishing small things that the world will never see - Bob Burg CONNECT: Website: TommySpaulding.com Book: It’s Not Just Who You...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. RANDY ROSS, a keynote speaker, a bestselling author, a former Chief People Officer and currently the CEO of Remarkable!   THOUGHT #1 Aggressively seek continuous feedback THOUGHT #2 The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything. - Warren Buffett CONNECT: Website: DrRandyRoss.com W...

In this "Season 2 Finale" episode, recorded months ago (and before the COVID-19 crisis), we talk with JOE SHEETZ, the CEO of Sheetz, one of the greatest convenience store brands in the country and an awesome culture. Even now, during the global pandemic, the brand continues to support their communities, protect their people, and provide world class service that Sheetz Freakz have come to expect. T...

In this episode, we talk with, NICHOLAS GREGORIADES, an entrepreneur, martial artist and transformation coach from Cape Town, South Africa. THOUGHT: You Deserve the Very Best the World Has to Offer CONNECT: Website: LiberationMentor.com Book: The Black Belt Blueprint: An Intelligent Approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Podcast: LiberationMentorPodcast.com Podcast: London Real Instagram: @Liberation_Men...

In this episode, we talk with Believe Initiative Founder, SARAH WELLS.  Who is also an Olympic semi-finalist and Pan Am Games silver medalist in the 400m hurdles. THOUGHT: It's the 1/2-Second that Makes the Difference CONNECT: Website: SarahWells.ca Website: BelieveInitiative.com YouTube: Sarah Wells Instagram: @SarahWells400mh Twitter: @SarahWells400mh LinkedIn: Sarah Wells BRAND & RESOURCE MENTI...

In this episode, we talk with ANGELA CHEE, an award-winning former TV news anchor and reporter, who is now a media/communication coach, keynote speaker on women’s leadership & diversity, creator of "YOU, Amplified!" training and the podcast host of "The Power of the Only". THOUGHT: Remember Who You Are CONNECT: Website: AngelaChee.com Training: YouAmplified Podcast: The Power of the Only Facebook:...

In this episode, we talk with DAMON WEST, an amazing motivational speaker and  best-selling author… with an inconceivable story about being sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas prison, only to emerge with a passion to impact & influence others. His story of redemption starts with the rally cry to "Be a Coffee Bean". THOUGHT: Be a Coffee Bean CONNECT: Website: DamonWest.org Book:  The Change Ag...

In this episode, we talk with RYAN BONNICI, a big-time, globally-renowned, digital marketing and sales leader, who is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at G2 Crowd. Ryan talks about how to prioritize your life and only focus on the things that can actually make a difference. THOUGHT: Know When to Pick Your Battles CONNECT: Website: G2.com Facebook: Growth Guy Instagram: @RyanBonnici Twitter: @...

In this episode, we talk with KAY RAWLINS, the founder & owner of the Orlando City Soccer Club. THOUGHT: Build and Nurture Your Own Tribe CONNECT: Website: OrlandoCitySC.com Facebook: Orlando City Soccer Club Instagram: @OrlandoCitySC Twitter: @OrlandoCitySC YouTube: OrlandoCitySC BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS: Orlando City Soccer Club - OrlandoCitySC.com 4Rivers Foundation - 4RiversFoundation.com Boy...

In this episode, we talk with RON TITE, a great friend of ours in the advertising industry, who is also a fantastic speaker, a best-selling author, and an entrepreneur & investor. THOUGHT: It’s better to come in last than to come in second - Tom Blackmore (Former President, Havas Canada) CONNECT: Website: RonTite.com Website: ChurchState.co Website: ThinkDoSay.com Book: Think. Do. Say. Book: Every...

In this LIVE episode, we talk with MEREDITH McCLUNG, Owner & President of Kyser Musical Products, Inc. THOUGHT: Measure Twice, Cut Once CONNECT: Website: 40th. KyserMusical.com Facebook: KyserMusicalProducts Instagram: @MeredithAtKyser Twitter: @KyserMusicalPro LinkdIn: Meredith McClung BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS: M&M’s - MMS.com NAAM - NAAM.org Spanx - Spanx.com Dulcimer - Wikipedia Kyser Capo - K...

In this episode, we talk with SCOTT DIKKERS, the Founder of TheOnion.com, the world’s most popular satirical publication. THOUGHT: Empower your people with radical freedom. CONNECT: Website: ScottDikkers.com Website: HowToWriteFunny.com Book: Outrageous Marketing : The Story of The Onion and How To Build a Powerful Brand with No Marketing Budget Book: Welcome to the Future Which Is Mine Book: Trum...

Our guest today is ELIZABETH McCORMICK, a decorated US Army Black Hawk Pilot, who flew air assault, command & control, top-secret intelligence missions and transported high-level government VIP’s. THOUGHT: First, Lead Yourself CONNECT: Website: PilotSpeaker.com Book: The P.I.L.O.T. Method Book: Bookability Factor Book: Soar 2 Success Series LinkedIn: Elizabeth McCormick, CSP Facebook: @Soar2Succes...

In this episode, we talk with CHRIS PLUE, the Sr. VP at Webcor Builders, a $2 Billion dollar California general contractor. Chris talks about Leadership and Culture Change in a business. THOUGHT: What you do speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you say - Emerson CONNECT: Website: Webcor.com Instagram: @WebcorBuilders Facebook: Webcor Builders LinkedIn: Webcor Twitter: @WebcorBuilders BRAND & RESOUR...

In this episode, we talk with the “Idea Whisperer", TAMSEN WEBSTER, who is the founder of Find the Red Thread. As a keynote speaker, brand strategist and go-to consultant, Tamsen helps people and companies find and develop clear messaging. THOUGHT: You don’t get to choose how someone else interprets you; you only get to choose the experiences you offer. CONNECT: Website: TamsenWebster.com YouTube:...

In this episode, we talk with Captain SCOTT KELLY, the history-making NASA astronaut, who spent over a year on the International Space Station. THOUGHT #1 There’s no easy path to success; Become the Expert. THOUGHT #2 There are no traffic jams on the extra mile – Zig Ziglar CONNECT: Website: ScottKelly.com Book: Infinite Wonder Book: Endurance Book: Endurance - Young Readers Edition Book: My Journ...

In this episode, we talk with DAVID MEERMAN SCOTT, who is an internationally-acclaimed business strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, and public speaker. He is the bestselling author of 10 books, and his new book Fanocracy releases January 7th, 2020. THOUGHT #1 Celebrate being fired THOUGHT #2 I love to win; but I love to lose almost as much. I love the thrill of victory, and I...

In this episode, we talk with “Marketing genius” and “Political guru", PHILLIP STUTTS, who is the Founder and CEO of Win Big Media. THOUGHT #1 The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably tolerate THOUGHT #2 You don’t have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step –  Martin Luther King Jr CONNECT: Website: PhillipStutts.com Book: Fire...