Negativity. It's abundant, and it smothers joy and gratitude. In this episode of the Power Cast, Victor lays out the downside of downers, how to deal with them and 5 concrete ways that you can be the change in an increasingly negative world.

It's a crazy world, but there are more things to be grateful about than stressed over. Here's how changing your daily routine to start with gratitude can change everything.

Too many companies confuse a mission statement with company culture. True culture is planted with the seeds of values, personalities and success - and it requires patience to take root. Find out how to cultivate a flourishing environment in this week's Power Cast episode, Corporate Culture.

Dad, you continue to be my moral compass, providing me the inspiration and drive to carry on your legacy of kindness, gratitude, integrity and servant leadership. Charge Up is for you; I know you would be proud.

Happy Birthday . . . Vic L. Pisano November 8, 1934 - April 30, 2017

Is what you're doing today getting you closer to becoming the leader you want to be tomorrow? Victor helps you focus on building your leadership skills, using the "bricks" of experience, responsibility and credibility.

It's the single most important trait for aspiring and seasoned leaders. You either have it or you don't — but if you do, you have a failsafe guide on the path to growth and success. Integrity - is it in you?

Traditional thinking paints leadership as a ladder to be climbed. But is that really the right way to think about it? In this episode, I explore the myth of vertical leadership — and discuss what really does work.

Leadership and success aren't a secret code — they are wisdom that is meant to be shared. Discover the greatness within yourself, and how to pay that forward.

Looking for a shortcut to leadership? There's good news and bad news. The bad news is, there isn't one. So what's the good news? You won't be making the journey alone. Tune in now as Victor breaks down exactly what it DOES take to become a leader.

Feelings on this topic can be as stark as the title of this podcast. But even though it's a difficult subject, failure is not nearly as bad as it seems at first glance.