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In this episode, Dave Specht interviewed Leslie Pine and Melinda Marble about the book "A Generous Life: Reflections on Inspired Giving".Leslie Pine is the Managing Partner at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), where she oversees the research, design, implementation, and evaluation of philanthropic initiatives. A founding member of TPI, she joined after a decade working in policy research and analysis in academic and governmental settings. She previously was the Senior Health Analyst for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration & Finance, where she developed strategies and resources to address critical health priorities. Leslie graduated from St. Lawrence University and holds a Master of Science in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard School of Public Health.Melinda Marble is a philanthropic advisor and writer with extensive leadership experience in foundation management. Her leadership roles include being the first Executive Director of The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, Director of Family Philanthropy at Pilot House Associates, and Executive Director of The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation. Earlier in her career, Melinda served as a Senior Associate at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), counseling individual, corporate, and foundation clients on developing strategic funding programs. She also held the role of Vice President for Program at The Boston Foundation, where she focused on fostering community-building strategies. Melinda earned her Bachelor's in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Jim Shields about his book "Wealth That Lasts: 10 Principles of Legacy Wealth".Jim Shields is a serial entrepreneur, strategic investor, and seasoned attorney with 40+ years of experience working with founder-led businesses. He holds substantial legal and business experience in various industries and enjoys managing complex commercial litigation and representing financial institutions and capital intermediaries. Jim regularly lectures on topics like the management of complex legal disputes and litigation strategy, the art of negotiation, and the anatomy of a real estate transaction. Jim is passionate about giving back to the North Texas community and fostering young entrepreneurs. He founded IMPACT 365, a community involvement project that encourages intentional acts of service. He also supports the Communities Foundation of Texas, which focuses on business partnerships with charities. Jim received his JD from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Dave Whorton about his book "Another Way: Building Companies That Last...and Last...and Last".Dave Whorton is the CEO and Founder of Tugboat Institute, a membership organization that connects, supports, and inspires purpose-driven leaders of successful privately-held businesses. An experienced tech investor and founder, he spent twenty years of his career at the highest levels of Silicon Valley venture capital and tech startups. Whorton also founded four companies in Silicon Valley, including Good Technology and Drugstore.com. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Mark Englizian about his book "Stakeholders: The Intersection of Human Beings in the Eco-System of Business".Mark Englizian is a recognized leader at the intersection of people and business. He has been a public-company executive, an adviser to chief executives, an independent director, a leadership mentor, and an author. During his business career, Mark held management and executive roles at industry-leading companies, including The Walgreens Company, Amazon, Microsoft, and Tektronix. He has been a guest presenter for the USC Marshall School, Cornell University Graduate School, the National Foreign Trade Council, and The Institute for Corporate Productivity. He has been a reviewer for the Harvard Business School Press and has appeared on CNBC’s Nightly Business Report.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Pierre-Yves Donzé about his book "The Making of a Status Symbol: A Business History of Rolex". Pierre-Yves Donzé has been a Professor of Business History at Osaka University’s Graduate School of Economics since 2016. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Donzé’s expertise is in the history and development of global competition in businesses, especially in regard to luxury goods and medical technology. Specifically, he leads projects about the development and expansion of the watch industry and studies on the development of and technology transfer in the medical device industry. He has published numerous books and journal articles. Donzé is member of several academic societies and has been a council member of the European Business History Association since 2016.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Andrew Taylor about his book "LAUNCH: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Navigating Life, and Thriving". Andrew Taylor draws on his business and clinical backgrounds, along with his personal experience and research, to provide a well-rounded approach to help young people. He founded Pure Life Adventure, which helps young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other related issues. Andrew is also the CEO/Owner of Octagon Mentoring, which offers virtual coaching, college coaching, in-person mentorship, and family retreats for young adults and adolescents. In addition, he hosts the "Living Insights" Podcast, where he talks to those committed to living a better life and helping others do the same. He has an MBA from Westminster College and a certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling from the University of Utah.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews John Langston about his book "24% More: The Advice & Advisor Every Company Owner Needs".John Langston is the CEO and Founder of Republic Capital Group, an industry-leading wealth and asset management investment banking firm. Since its founding in 2015, the Republic has transacted more than $150 billion of client assets in 2022 and 2023 alone, bringing it to a first-place rank among all independent investment banks. As a Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst and Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst with over 20 years of financial services experience, John has advised leading RIAs in the United States, asset managers, senior wirehouse executives and financial advisors, large broker-dealers, and family offices.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews David Wells about his books "The Family Enterprise Handbook: A Framework for Action and When Anything is Possible: Wealth and the Art of Strategic Living".David Wells is the President and Managing Director of Greycourt, an independent advisory firm that manages over $25 billion for 50 families. He is a member of the advisory team, as well as the management and investment committees. David also serves in various governance roles. Currently, he is the Chair of the Board for a midwestern Private Trust Company, board member for a Southeastern Private Trust Company, an Investment Committee Member for a Foundation, and a member of the Board of 21/64, a national practice advising family philanthropies. He was recognized as one of Nashville’s Forty under Forty in 2017 and was the recipient of the Nashville Emerging Leader Award – Financial Services Industry in 2019. In 2020, the Nashville Post recognized him as part of their All-Star Board.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Wendy Sage-Hayward & Barbara Dartt about their book "Own It!: How to Develop a Family Enterprise Owner’s Mindset at Every Age".Wendy Sage-Hayward is a Senior Consultant at the Family Business Consulting Group. She is also an owner in her family’s winery (Sage Hayward Vineyard) and has spent over 20 years as a partner and director of her family’s 130+ year-old U.S. firm. Wendy is an educator and serves as the Academic Director at Family Enterprise Canada (FEC), a Lead Instructor for FEC’s Family Enterprise Advisors (FEA) program, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business. She is the co-author of two books - Human Resources in Family Business: Maximizing the Power of Your People and Own It! How to Develop an Owner’s Mindset at Every Age. She has an MA in Family Systems Counseling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and an Executive Masters in the Neuroscience of Leadership from the Neuroleadership Institute.Barbara Dartt is a Principal Consultant for the Family Business Consulting Group and holds over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families manage their business. She is also a Founding Partner of GROW, a family business advisory firm that serves family-owned, agricultural-related businesses. Her interest in working with farm families stems from watching her grandfather and father offer educational extension services to family-owned farms. Barbara holds a Doctoral Degree in Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, both from Michigan State University.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Scott Saslow about his book "Building a Sustainable Family Office: An Insider’s Guide to What Works and What Doesn’t".Scott Saslow is the Founder and CEO of ONE WORLD Investments Inc., which provides investment capital and advisory services to help entrepreneurs and investors develop sustainable businesses. Previously, Scott was the Founder & CEO of The Institute of Executive Development, which supports executives in Global 2000 organizations such as American Express, BlackRock, Intel, Time Warner, and the US Navy. Earlier in his career, he served in leadership roles at Siebel Systems and Microsoft Corporation. Scott has written over 25 articles for publications like Forbes and Directorship and has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, and BusinessWeek. He received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Northwestern University.