It has been said that Leadership is a journey. You need direction, vision, and a guide to be an effective leader. It’s a lifelong journey that offers great reward and satisfaction. But you have to start the journey. In this episode, I visit with Dr. William Attaway. His Catalytic Leadership programs have been used by […]

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Leadership effectiveness can come in many ways. Making the right connections with colleagues, employees, peers, and others requires the right stuff. Sometimes it can help to take a totally different view, contrary to any schooling, coaching, or training you’ve had. In this episode, I bring just such a departure from popular norms. We’re going to […]

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Putting together a business forecast does not require a ton of skill, but it does deserve some careful attention to detail. In this episode, I visit with Ian Schnoor who has made a career of building better forecasts. Ian is one of the founders of the Financial Modeling Institute in 2017. He oversees the organization […]

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We’re taking a hard look at how companies can differentiate themselves from the competition. What can you say about “being the only one in your segment to do ____________”? My guest is Roy Osing. Roy is a former president, CMO, and entrepreneur with over 40 years of successful and unmatched executive leadership experience in every […]

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Among the most endorsed leadership experts in America and Asia, Robert lives and teaches the principle that “life is a series of choices and one choice is to live an extraordinary life personally and professionally.” Robert has personally lived that extraordinary life and will entertain and inspire your audience with passion, laughter, and stories proven […]

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Using self-directed retirement accounts can be one way to fuel your new business or help grow a business you already own. In this episode. my guest is Daniel Blue. He is the founder and CEO of Quest Education where his team helps owners find creative (and legal) ways to leverage existing retirement funds to fuel […]

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Have you ever thought about hosting an event to grow your business? It’s being done by thought leaders, coaches, and authors. Why not you? Join me as we talk with Shay Wheat, one of the nation’s premier certified event producers. She’s been behind the scenes for some of the biggest names on the planet. Her […]

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In this episode, we attack something known as the Tall Poppy Syndrome. It is a cultural phenomenon that has been talked about for centuries.

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It’s just plain wrong that society has programmed us to believe that success takes hard work, long hours, and sacrifice, that “working till you drop” and “give, give, give until you’re bled dry” are badges of honor. You deserve to be healthy, happy, and successful too. Good news! Dr. Irene Cop talks about the fears […]

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Guest Dave Hollenbach shares his frontline, servant leader experiences, but not with a plot twist or two along the way. He is the author of FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future. Mr. Hollenbach takes the idea behind Yale University’s Grand Strategy Program designed for political leaders and heads of […]

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