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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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Starting and building a business is often the owner’s dream. But what is your exit plan? Too many owners never really think about that. In this episode, I am talking with an entrepreneur who has completed the cycle. Tracy Gunn is my guest. Not so long ago, Tracy Gunn was burnt out and would have paid […]

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Listen as we explore the real meaning of building a purpose-driven brand. My guest is David Dressler. Here is his story. “My philosophy is simple; “happier at work is happier at home and happier at home is happier at work”. I love helping founders and execs thoughtfully scale their brands while also scaling their lives. […]

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Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You Drawing on nearly twenty years of teaching at MIT’s “career success accelerator” program and a career spanning half a dozen industries, Mark A. Herschberg distills the key skills for a twenty-first-century career into The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. The […]

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If you are a solopreneur trying to grow your business, offering subject matter expertise, you need to know more about how to grow an influencer business. Jonathan Milligan has done just that. Jonathan Milligan is an author, blogger, speaker, and online business coach. He has spent the last decade guiding and directing creative professionals on […]

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Listen to this episode where my guest, Michael McRay shares his insights and ideas about the power of storytelling. Hear his perspectives and practical ideas to help you add this gift to your toolkit as a leader.

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The best leaders make intentional choices about things. These choices include the way the day starts and the habits you follow. If you want a change, form a new habit.

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