Two big factors impact a leader’s success. The first involves the imposter syndrome where you feel inadequate for the job at hand. This is followed closely by burnout caused by working too hard to overcome the imposter belief. Both are common problems leaders can face. Join me as my guest, Scott Anderson, himself a burnout […]

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What do astronauts, Olympic Champions and Nobel Laureates do differently that allows them to achieve such high levels of success? You too can learn their secrets. There are four common attributes or characteristics that distinguish these high performers from other people. Listen as I explore these key difference makers with my guest, Dr. Ruth Gotian. […]

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In the post-pandemic work world, getting the most from teams at work takes some special consideration. In this episode I visit with Dr. Seth Silver. We explore a return to basics whereby a manager and his team can each come together, one on one, to explore the natural connection of expectation and obligation to perform […]

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From time to time, you will meet someone who has built not just one business, but multiple. Their stories can help fuel your passion for moving forward with a business of your own. In this show, my guest is Anthony Mac Neil. Anthony will share his journey, the lessons learned, and ideas for his newest […]

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People wanting to break away from a corporate job or enhance their investment options often turn to investing in a franchise. Running such a business as a hands-on owner/operator or choosing to be a more passive owner/investor are great options for smart, motivated individuals to create wealth. Today I interview a specialist in franchising. Jon […]

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It’s one thing to have a good sales team driving new business. What if that effort was based on a deeper meaning? What if the sales effort was purpose-driven, tapping into core values for you and the business brand you meant to represent? In this episode, I meet with Catherine McCourt, herself a purpose driven […]

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If you own a business, setting the price for your goods or services can be challenging. It is often helpful to get advice from someone who has been there and done that. In this episode, I am visiting Patty Block, founder of The Block Group, a fractional COO firm helping small businesses with expanding their […]

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Managers, owners, and executives work on many leadership skills. One that is often high on the list is communication. Yet communication is much bigger than the message you deliver. In this episode, I meet with Bryan Rutberg, himself a masterful communicator, educator, speaker, and coach. Bryan, founder and president of 3C Communications, guides and inspires […]

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We live in a fast-paced, sometimes crazy world. Owning a business and leading a team can be a drain. You love it, but it zaps energy. How do you recharge? It all starts with making space. Space to do the things you need to do to maintain your health, energy, focus, resilience, and ability to […]

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Running a business or leading a team requires people to be accountable. Or at least that’s what they tell us in B-School. What if you built a team where everyone, including the boss, was “count-on-able?” It’s a catchy word created by my guest, Jeff Cohen. Join me as Jeff and I talk about the shift […]

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