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In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bo Burlingham & Paul Spiegelman on their book "Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big".Bo Burlingham and Paul Spiegelman are Co-Founders of the Small Giants Community, a group of leaders from various industries and locations that aim to foster a purpose- or values-driven leadership approach. Burlingham is the author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big and Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top, as well as co-author of books like The Great Game of Business and A Stake in the Outcome. He is currently the Editor-at-Large of Inc. Magazine and previously freelanced for publications such as Esquire, Harper’s, Boston Magazine, and Mother Jones. He was also the Managing Editor of Ramparts Magazine and a writer at Fidelity Investments for Peter Lynch, Ned Johnson, and others. Spiegelman is a New York Times bestselling author and recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He also speaks on topics such as leadership, employee engagement, corporate culture, entrepreneurship, and customer relationships. He has been featured in publications like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc. Magazine. In addition, Spiegelman is the Founder of BerylHealth and The Beryl Institute and was the Chief Culture Officer at Stericycle.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Frank McCourt about his book. "Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age".Frank McCourt is an entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist. He is the Founder of Project Liberty, an initiative dedicated to creating a better web and world. He is also the Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, a private family enterprise founded in 1893 that works across real estate, sports, technology, media, and capital investment industries. In addition, McCourt owns the French football club Olympique de Marseille and was previously the owner and chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dodger Stadium. McCourt is a Georgetown University alumnus and the foundational donor of Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Ellen Langer on her book "The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health".Ellen Langer is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard and is known as the “mother of mindfulness.” For over 40 years, she has studied mindfulness/mindlessness and has authored five books on the topic, beginning with her bestseller, Mindfulness, and her latest, "The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health." In addition, she has written 13 books and over 200 research articles. Her research lab conducts studies on health, happiness, decision making, education, business, and culture, all through the lens of mindfulness.  Langer earned her PhD in Social and Clinical Psychology at Yale University.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Stephen Goldbart, Stacy Allred, and Joan DiFuria on their book, "The 10×10 Learning Roadmap: Advancing Flourishing in Families of Wealth".Stephen Goldbart, PhD, has over 40 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, author, public speaker, and organizational consultant. He is interested in the psychology of life transitions and how wealth can enrich one’s life and the lives of others. Goldbart works with individuals, families, and organizations to help them fulfill and maintain their personal, professional, and philanthropic objectives.Stacy Allred, CFP, is the Managing Director, Head of Family Engagement and Governance at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. Previously, she was at Merrill Private Wealth Management and founded the Merrill Center for Family Wealth during her twenty years there. She also provided financial planning and tax services to multigenerational families and executives at Ernst & Young. Allred’s mission is to help individuals and families with topics like family governance, transition planning, and family dynamics. Joan DiFuria, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist as well as a globally recognized speaker and consultant for family businesses, family offices, and families of wealth. She is the co-developer and leader of training programs that address the psychology of wealth and life planning. She also holds 18 years of industry experience as a National Marketing Director and Director of Long-Term Strategic Operations for a multinational metals distribution corporation.DiFuria and Goldbart are Co-Founders of the Money, Meaning, and Choices Institute, a group of facilitators and advisors that draw upon psychological and business expertise to provide client and institutional services.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Jennifer Wines on her book "Invisible Wealth: 5 Principles for Redefining Personal Wealth in the New Paradigm".Jennifer Wines has worked at some of the top private wealth management institutions in the world, namely Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Fidelity. She holds a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor designation from Booth Business School in Chicago. While at Fidelity, she developed a proof of concept and prototype for an enterprise solution, which was advanced into incubation.Her strong background with words and numbers, paired with her entrepreneurial spirit, makes her a trusted voice on the topic of redefining wealth for the next generation.Named one of the Top 100 Women of the Future, Wines founded Invisible Wealth Consulting to help individuals and institutions usher in the next generation of wealth.She is the author of Invisible Wealth and an international speaker. Seen/heard: Financial Times, The New York Times, JPMorgan Private Bank, YPO, Microsoft, Columbia University, and more.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Cathy Carroll about her book "Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business with both Love and Logic".Cathy Carroll, a family business leadership coach, knows from personal experience that family business leaders face unique challenges. Following a twenty-year corporate career, she led her father’s manufacturing business. Now, Carroll is the Founder and President of Legacy Onward Inc., which provides Executive Coaching services for family businesses. She is also the Vice-Chair of the Board at the Purposeful Planning Institute, a nonprofit learning center for advisors and consultants serving families of wealth and family enterprises. In addition, she is the Co-Founder and Treasurer of A Leg to Stand On, a nonprofit organization that gives prosthetic limbs to children in need. Carroll earned certificates in Leadership Coaching and Executive Facilitation from Georgetown University, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a BA from Boston College.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Len Jessup on his book Self Less: Lessons Learned from A Life Devoted to Servant Leadership, in Five Acts.Len Jessup is a distinguished leader in higher education, serving as a two-time university president (Claremont Graduate University; University of Nevada, Las Vegas), two-time business school dean (University of Arizona, Washington State University), and business school professor. He is deeply interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and organizational change. In addition, Jessup received the prestigious CEO Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VII, among other awards. He holds a doctorate in Management and Organizational Behavior from the University of Arizona. He also earned his MBA and BA in Information and Communication Studies, both from California State University, Chico.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Dennis Jaffe on his book Cross Cultures: How Global Families Negotiate Change Across Generations.Dennis Jaffe, currently a Senior Research Fellow at Banyan Global, is a San Francisco-based advisor to families regarding topics like family business, governance, wealth, and philanthropy. He is the author of numerous books on families, such as Borrowed From Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises, Cross Cultures: How Global Families Negotiate Change Across Generations, Stewardship in Your Family Enterprise: Developing Responsible Family Leadership Across Generations, and Working With the Ones You Love. His global insights have led to teaching or consulting engagements in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.In 2021, Jaffe was recognized by Family Wealth Report for his Outstanding Contribution to Wealth Management Thought Leadership. In 2017, the Family Firm Institute awarded him the International Award for Service, and in 2005, he received the Beckhard Award for service to the field. He holds a BA in Philosophy, an MA in Management, and a PhD in Sociology, all from Yale University.

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Allen Weiss on his book "The Brand Benefits Playbook: Why Customers Aren’t Buying What You’re Selling – And What to Do About It". Allen Weiss is an emeritus professor at the University of Southern California. His academic research focuses on decision-making in B2B companies, especially in high-tech markets. For over 30 years, Weiss has helped a variety of organizations (e.g., Texas Instruments, Intel, Hughes Space & Communications, Northrop Grumman) on market segmentation & positioning based on brand benefits. He is also the Founder & CEO of MarketingProfs, LLC, a B2B training & events company with over 600,000 subscribers, 457,000 Twitter followers, & 55,000 LinkedIn followers. Debbie MacInnis is the Charles L. & Ramona I. Hilliard Professor of Business Administration & Emerita Professor of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and the Doris Drucker Chair & Full Research Professor at the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. An expert on consumer behavior and branding, she is a Fellow of the American Marketing Association, the Association for Consumer Research, & the Society for Consumer Psychology. In addition to being a prolific author, MacInnis consults with major consumer goods companies, branding agencies, and advertising agencies.

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In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Richie Norton on his book "Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping". Richie Norton is an award-winning, bestselling author and entrepreneur known for books like "The Power of Starting Something Stupid" & "Résumés Are Dead & What to Do About It". Recognized as one of the world’s top 100 business coaches, Norton is also an international speaker, having appeared at events like TEDx and Google Startup Grind. A serial entrepreneur, Norton is the founder of Global Consulting Circle, which specializes in creating & scaling business models for venture-backed startups. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of PROUDUCT, an INC. 5000 company that provides global entrepreneurship solutions to businesses.

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