ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

Captain David Marquet imagines a workplace where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier because they have more control over their work—a place where everyone is a leader. David is the best-selling author of Turn The Ship Around: A True Story Of Turning Followers Into Leaders and his newest book, Leadership Is Language: The Hidden Power Of What You Say - And What You Don't. David joins Justin to discuss intent-based leadership!

Max Berg is one of the founders of Eliqs, a start-up that creates custom-designed craft beverage cans for any occasion worth celebrating. Max joins Justin to discuss launching and growing this unique beverage start-up!

Dan Chan Master Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician whose magic has taken him all over the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Dan Chan Presents is the ultimate entertainment experience, featuring world-class sleight of hand, playful pick-pocketing, and thoughtful sleight of mind. Dan joins Justin to discuss building the family magic business!

Ever thought of starting a business in the garbage space?! Tom Szaky did – from Princeton dorm room to global business leader – he's built one of the most innovative global recycling companies focused on recycling hard-to-recycle waste. Tom joins Justin to discuss launching, growing and evolving the business. Enjoy this "best-of-ContenderCast" episode.

The Clean Pet Food Revolution lifts the lid on the current pet food industry: its claims of what constitutes a "natural" diet for pets, its shocking record on animal welfare, and its devastating effect on the environment and climate change. The book explodes myths about "grain-free" diets, protein intake, and what our pets "want." Finally, it details the many exciting scientific developments in alternative proteins. Ryan Bethencourt joins Justin to discuss the book.

Bryan Falchuk is a life and executive coach, public speaker, C-level executive and the best-selling author of "Do a Day," in which he teaches people how to overcome challenges and achieve goals. His most recent book, "The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships," deals with an issue all of us face – tough relationships – and shares a path to making them more supportive, productive, happy and overall, better. Bryan joins Justin to discuss.

Rick Clark is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Tech and author of The Truth About College Admissions: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together. Rick joins Justin for part 2 of their conversation on the college admissions process!

Michael O'Brien is a business leadership coach, speaker and two-time, best-selling author including his most recent book, My Last Bad Day Shift: How To Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days. Michael helps elevate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael joins Justin for part 2 of their conversation – this episode focused on conversational intelligence.

Connection Creator, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Author and CEO - Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Having worked with organizations large and small, she's identified the common struggle…it's people challenges. Michelle joins Justin for Part 2 of their "connector" conversation!

What do you do with an idea!? The answer is in today's podcast! Inventor Brian Fried is a product inventor, author, radio host, consultant and Executive Director of the United Inventors Association (UIA). He is the author of Inventing Secrets Revealed, You & Your Big Ideas and Invention Playbook for Inventors with Big Ideas. Brian joins Justin to discuss bringing ideas to life. Enjoy this "best-of-ContenderCast" episode.