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Atlanta Hawks co-owner, Marquis Jets founder, and entrepreneur Jesse Itzler decided he wanted to up his game. So he invited David Goggins, a Navy SEAL, to live in his home for one month and turn his life upside down.

In his book, Living with a SEAL, Jesse details both the hilarious and grueling sides of being unable to say "No" to David. In our chat, Jesse shares what life lessons he took away from the experience, including how to find time to get exercising in, pushing past your perceived limits, and why it's important to simplify.  Find out more about this crazy month in his life at www.the100mileman.com. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating and informative interviews.

Wouldn't you like to have the inside track on secrets for health, happiness and longevity? Supermodel Rachel Hunter travels the world as host of Ovation TV's Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty in search of a clear definition of beauty as well as tips for achieving both inner and outer beauty.

In our interview, Rachel shares the value of letting go of fear and anxiety, beauty secrets she discovered from the French, and how scents increase well being.  She tells us of creating her own scent in Grasse. (And you won't believe what scent was almost included in her perfume!)  Plus, Rachel shares HER beauty secret! 

For more information visit her site www.rachelhunter.com and be sure to check out her TV show on Sundays. For more fascinating and informative interviews stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

Feeling like you haven't found your purpose? Bishop T.D. Jakes, New York Times best selling author, discusses how to find your the passion in your life, and your destiny, as we discuss his latest book Destiny: Step into Your Purpose.

T.D. clearly defines what destiny is, how to live it, and the pitfalls to avoid while pursuing it. He shares that it is never too late to make new choices in your life and live your passion. T.D. describes the impact of prioritizing your life and how to break the pattern you're stuck in.

T.D. has far more information available on his site www.tdjakes.org to help you find fulfillment in life. Please be sure to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating and informative interviews!

When Mark Scharenbroich stumbled upon the Harley Davidson company’s 100th anniversary celebration, he kept hearing one thing…. “Nice bike.” More than a passing compliment, it was a phrase that connected people.

And through that experience, Mark found a powerful philosophy to build stronger and more effective teams. Whether you are a team of one, or a team of one hundred, our chat with Mark will reinvigorate your spirit for what you do, as well as enhance an appreciation of what the other team members around you do. For much more information be sure to check out Mark's site www.nicebike.com. Don't forget to start your new year by checking out more fascinating and informative interviews at www.ACloserLookRadio.com!

Employees don't quit their jobs, they quit their managers. Jeff Wolf, founder of Wolf Management Consultants and author of the book Seven Disciplines of a Leader shares insights on leading your business today. In this interview, he focuses on the three generational types of employees - the Boomers, the Gen-Xers, and the Millennials, and how best to lead each group.

Jeff also discusses the Peter Principle of leadership and the reason for lack of adequate training in many businesses. For more information be sure to stop by his site www.wolfmotivation.com. And don't forget to check out our other fascinating and informative interviews at www.ACloserLookRadio.com!

You've seen David Pogue on CBS Sunday Morning, read his columns on Yahoo Tech and in the NY Times. Now he's out with the second in his Basics series of books -  Pogue’s Basics: Life -  Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) for Simplifying Your Day.

David believes that life is complicated enough so we talk about life hacks that have been tested that will make your life simpler, faster and easier to maneuver through. Find out how to extend your key fob reach, how to boost your phone's sound with a household item, and a simple tip to keep your kids safe. This is a book that EVERYONE needs! Find out more about David at www.davidpogue.com and don't forget to visit www.acloserlookradio.com for more fascinating interviews!

When it comes to running a successful business or enterprise it all comes down to leadership. Former Navy SEALS Jocko Willink and Leif Babin have come up with a winning strategy for outstanding leadership and detailed it in their book Extreme Ownership. They've translated these principles from military usage to businesses and home life as well.

Willink and Babin describe the crucial attributes that a leader needs whether in the boardroom or raising your children. You'll find out the consequences of embracing responsibility or shirking it. You can find out more about ending the blame game and taking ownership at their website www.echelonfront.com. For more informative and fascinating interviews please be sure to visit www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

Pulitzer prize winning author Geraldine Brooks has taken the oft-told tale of King David and given us an more in-depth exploration of this complicated man in her latest book The Secret Chord. She describes the trigger that fired her up to write the story and the traveling and research necessary to flesh out the man that was David.

Geraldine details the strengths and weaknesses of David and depicts how he would fare against politicians in today's world. She also reveals much about the women of that time and their surprising strengths. Also find out why camels are a no-no in the Hollywood depictions of biblical times. For more information on Geraldine and her books be sure to visit www.geraldinebrooks.com. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating and information interviews!

The hottest thing in sports today is Mixed Martial Arts, with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Challenge) being the top provider of fights. Combat sports and boxing expert Thomas Gerbasi is a top authority on the UFC and an award-winning writer. In our interview, he shares how the sport came into being, nearly vanished, and then rebounded with such an astonishing success that it's now being televised to over one BILLION households worldwide.

Author of UFC: A Visual History, Gerbasi pulls no punches in describing what type of people the fighters really are and how difficult the path was for women to finally climb into the ring. For more informative and fascinating interviews dont' forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

Bestselling thriller author Tess Gerritsen is back again with a new page-turner -  Playing with Fire!  A tale that involves Venice and a dark secret from WWII, this latest from Tess is centered around the musical piece Incendio, which Tess herself composed.

Plus, we hear about the smashing success of Rizzoli and Isles on TNT that was created from her characters, as well as her struggle with the studios over her novel Gravity. We also discuss Alzheimer's, a cause that is near and dear to her heart.  Tess shares how we can can participate in finding a cure, while entering to win the chance to name a new character in one of her novels!

For more information please be sure to visit her site www.tessgerritsen.com. And don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating interviews.