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  • 221: Eddie Yoon Strategic Growth
    On today’s episode, growth strategist and author Eddie Yoon joins us. He has written the book “Superconsumers”. Together with Christopher, he talks about failures, category design, marketing, and how introverts in an extroverted world can thrive by choice.
    “Failure is ultimately a good thing and being left out is ultimately gonna force you to carve out your niche.” - Eddie Yoon
    Three Things We Learned
    Niche down if you don’t fit the mold
    This stands true in any setting where success in one’s endeavor is the ultimate goal, including the business world. Bigger companies have a premium place for extroverts who can look the part of a successful individual in such environments. But for introverts who know what they do and are good at it, the prevalent pattern is to niche down and prevent oneself from playing the games that come with being part of the extroverted world of business.
    Introverts are more likely to find success as solopreneurs
    Introverts tend to be mavericks who process the world in a different way than most people do. They go against the grain by consuming a lot of information in solo or in quiet spaces, enabling them to come up with points of view that differ from the conventional wisdom fed to us. This unique way of thinking makes them exceptional, even if they don’t fit in with the crowd.
    Like-minded people make you successful
    Most introverts are known to like it best to mingle with people who share the same way of thinking and learn the same way they do. And while this comes with the possibility of ending up lonely, being able to engage with people similar to you can actually be more beneficial.

    Going solo in an extroverted world run the risk of being lonely and missed. But people ultimately have the freedom to take the best path to their self-determined success.

    Bio / Story:

    Eddie Yoon is the founder of EddieWouldGrow, LLC. It is an advisory firm on growth strategy. Prior to this he was a partner at The Cambridge Group, a strategy consulting firm that helps Fortune 500 CEOs drive growth by unlocking consumer demand.

    He has written over 40 articles, including some for Harvard Business Review. He also authored the book, Superconsumers: A Simple, Speedy and Sustainable Path to Superior Growth.

    Links:

    Eddie Would Grow

    Twitter

    LinkedIn

    We hope you enjoyed Eddie Yoon on this episode of Legends and Losers! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes!
    1 hr 32 min
  • 221: Bix and Joe Bickson Ruthless Compassion
    Bix and Joe Bickson return for this series tackling different topics, including future hacking. Today, they share how imposter syndrome manifests and why people need to be ruthlessly compassionate.
    “Every CEO, every executive, every person we've sat in a room with over time has revealed that they also have great doubts.” - Bix Bickson on imposter syndrome
    Three Things We Learned
    Everyone is suffering from the imposter syndrome
    This is apparent in the way we present ourselves in the world. Particularly, people who are more senior in an organization feel the need to have it together. They need to look good, be the smartest, the sharpest and most intelligent, but the truth is everyone has their own self-doubts, concerns and worries.
    Podcasts help reveal the truth
    If there’s anything that podcasts have been a huge help at, it’s in revealing the truth that all the people we revere have to deal with the same set of challenges regular people do. It doesn’t matter whether they are a musician, an actor or an executive. Through podcasts, we get to listen to their lives and come to a realization that they are no different from the rest of us.
    Manifestation of the imposter syndrome
    People walk into an executive meeting bearing all the years of experience, knowledge and expertise that placed them in a position to be heard. But the value that a person is able to create is completely correlated with the willingness of people to listen. Without this engagement, whatever you work for won’t make any difference.

    Self-doubt is more than feeling incompetent in areas outside of one’s expertise despite having the mastery of one’s specialization. Oftentimes, external stimuli like the engagement of your audience can play a role. Juxtaposed, these various factors swizzle about and create this crippling self-doubt regardless of having proven oneself time and again.

    Bio:

    Bix and Joe Bickson are a team of a baby boomer and millennial working together to create new organizational DNA.

    Links:

    http://bickson2.com/

    We hope you enjoyed Bix and Joe Bickson on this episode of Legends and Losers! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes!
    14 min
  • 46. GHOSTBUSTERS vs. The Devil - “More Red Flags”

    Continuing our month-long dive into all things GHOSTBUSTERS, this week DPTC talks about the time The Real Ghostbusters went on a game show hosted by none other than SATAN HIMSELF… or at least a “minor demon” who looks a HELL of a lot like him! The prize? The Ghostbusters’ very souls!

    55 min
  • 220: Jason DeFillippo Grumpy Old Geeks & The Jordan Harbinger Show Podcast CoHost
    What exactly is AI and why does everyone insist on using the term to cover a multitude of basic software? Jason DeFillippo of the Grumpy Old Geeks and The Jordan Harbinger Show joins us for today’s episode. He talks about tech trends and why the blockchain is the second coming of push.
    “It's an Excel spreadsheet that has track changes turned on that everybody has access to.” -  Jason DeFillippo on the blockchain

    Three Things We Learned
    Grumpy Old Geeks vs The Jordan Harbinger Show
    Jason is having the time of his life being part of two shows that infinitely differ but also share similarities. Grumpy Old Geeks is the show for tech veterans who have seen it all and want to get a few kicks by making fun of new tech. The Jordan Harbinger Show is a cerebral podcast that challenges its listeners and guests to think.
    Marimba, PointCast, and Blockchain
    Jason has seen a lot of things over his twenty-something years in the tech sphere. Among these is the quick rise and even quicker downfall of the enterprise and consumer versions of the push software: Marimba and PointCast. According to Jason, this trend is visible in today’s second coming of push: the blockchain.
    AI: Fancy name for basic software
    Blockchain is right on the heels of AI, the ambiguous term everyone uses to call a bunch of software that run through basic machine learning and algorithms that make it pretty difficult to enjoy the Internet. This term was coined long before actual software deserving of the moniker began to exist. And even then, the programs are pretty far off what the sci-fi novels had planted in our brains.

    New tech turn up fast. But the trends are there, and they’re almost always bound to be true. If Jason’s informed guesses are correct, then it’s not too much of a stretch to claim that sooner or later, AI and blockchain will meet the same fate as their predecessors.

    Bio:

    Jason is a full-time podcast producer and editor for The Jordan Harbinger Show. He is also  the Creator and Co-host of the Grumpy Old Geeks Podcast.

    Jason has been building websites since the early days in 1994 for clients that range from small businesses to million dollar websites for blockbuster films to his own start-ups.

    In 1994, he created the groundbreaking website Spewww which was nominated for a Webby in the first year the awards were held in 1998.

    In 1995, a new media company in Santa Monica moved him out to Los Angeles to build the first website for Epson America.

    Since then, Jason has launched over 250 websites for major corporations like Paramount Pictures, Sony, Warner Brothers, and Disney.

    He also created the two time SXSW Weblog Award winning Blogrolling service as well as co-founded the global blog network Metroblogging.

    He has worked at several startups in San Francisco including Technorati and 8020 Media, the publishers of JPGMagazine.com, and statistical aggregator Metricly.

    Links:

    Website

    Twitter

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Grumpy Old Geeks - Website

    The Jordan Harbinger Show - Website

    We hope you enjoyed Jason DeFillippo on this episode of Legends and Losers! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to 
    1 hr 9 min
  • 219: Questions and Cocktails Picking a New Job
    What considerations should you make to become a legendary CEO? On this episode of Questions and Cocktails, Christopher Lochhead answers this question and offers his real-life perspective on designing a legendary career.
    “I have learned more by being on a few winning teams than I ever learned from being on losing teams.” - Christopher Lochhead

    Sorting Out One’s Priorities
    How do you find the right job given a specific goal of becoming a CEO? Christopher says that this conversation has been a constant over the years. Just how do you pick the next opportunity to ensure your success?

    It seems that many people make career decisions in the complete opposite manner he personally would. A lot of the people he would talk to usually pick salary first, then title, the actual job, and lastly, the potential of the company they will be part of. And while this thinking is understandable, it often isn’t the right way to go.
    Team Potential is Important
    Christopher would suggest inverting this list, that is, to put potential first before anything else. When making a career decision, ask yourself if you see a company’s potential for growth and its category potential. Mull over the possibility of the company becoming a category king or queen, or if they already are, whether there is a new category opportunity they will prosecute or expand.

    It is better to ride on the bench for one of the greatest teams of all times than be a starter on the team that sucks. And it is also important to stumble a few times to learn what you ought not to do. But you should also be able to taste true success and you can only do that by becoming part of a team that will offer you the right opportunities.
    Other Things to Consider
    The job comes second, then the title. And while money matters, the economics will take care of themselves once everything else is in place.

    To hear Christopher expound on these points, download and listen to the episode!
    We hope you enjoyed Questions and Cocktails! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes!
    8 min
  • 218: Jeff Denholm Entrepreneur Fights Wild Fires
    On episode 66 and 67, Jeff Denholm sat with Christopher Lochhead for the very first time. They previously talked about his incredible athletic achievements as the one-armed surfer and all-around athlete. Today, he shares his entrepreneurial endeavors and how he and his partners are building a company to save the planet, save firefighters, and stop the wildfires.
    “Three to four percent of the fire resources these days are private.” - Jeff Denholm on the involvement of the private sector in mitigating wildfire
    Three Things We Learned
    Glorification of mediocrity
    For Jeff, 99% of social media is glorification of mediocrity. These platforms managed to condition people to want to see things deemed to be aesthetically pleasing or those that induce the classic rush of adrenaline. For this very reason, the things that truly matter, like environmental causes, don’t get the attention they deserve.
    Fire season of the past
    This fifth season that normally throws off anyone accustomed to the four-season scheme used to be three to four months of dry, mid-late summer through early fall, specifically for California. All the plants, or the fuel loads that catch fire, have enough time to dry out. The Sta. Ana breeze then carries whatever object that is lit, and this eventually causes the fires.
    Present-day wildfires
    Areas where large population centers interface with the dried trees, bushes, and grass often record the biggest wildfires. In California last year, wildfires started as late as December or as early as July. With the current trend of development and global warming, fires have become frequent.

    Whether we believe these fires are caused by humans or not, they are happening. And they are not about to go away. This very knowledge has spurred on Jeff and his partners, among other private sector groups, in their pursuit of combating these drastic fires.

    Bio:

    Jeff wears many hats in life, including entrepreneur, professional athlete, inspirational speaker and environmental steward. ATIRA Systems® is the professional nexus of Jeff’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the environment.

    While seeking a fire retardant for his Wildfire Equipment Company, Jeff got struck by disturbing statistics about the toxicity of current offerings. He asked himself a question. “What if we could come up with a non-toxic product that is more effective at fighting fires of all types without doing unnecessary harm?”

    Jeff discovered that annually, people dump millions of gallons of flame retardant into natural resources. These further destroy precious wetlands and large population centers throughout the world. So began Jeff’s drive to create a business that not only saves lives and structures, but does no harm to the earth.

    Links:

    ATIRASystems.com

    Instagram

    We hope you enjoyed Jeff Denholm on this episode of Legends and Losers! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, 
    57 min
  • 217: Bernie Williams New York Yankee Legend
    What is the ultimate importance of music and the arts in life? On today’s episode, legendary baseball player and jazz guitarist Bernie Williams joins us. He talks about how it was growing up in Puerto Rico, playing for the New York Yankees his entire career, and why he wants kids to love music, too.
    “Not everybody's gonna be a virtuoso musician but to use music as instrument for education, I think, is vital for every culture.” - Bernie Williams
    Three Things We Learned
    Making life connections through music
    Bernie believes exposing kids to music and the arts helps them make a connection with the world. There is actual scientific evidence that supports the importance of music and the arts to make children well-rounded. He wishes to contribute in having every kid get this opportunity in their lives.
    Importance of music and art education
    All thriving cultures around the world with great public education systems have their core music, arts and athletics in the forefront. Indeed, mathematics and literature, among other subjects, are important. But there is also the fact that exposure to music and the arts gives better understanding and opportunity to utilize parts of the brain otherwise not used.
    A successful life through music, the arts and sports
    People often say that a successful life is all about good timing. The same can be said for music and sports: music is about hitting the right note at the right time. Then there is baseball, which is about hitting the ball at the right place at the right time.

    At a young age, Bernie was able to make connections with life through music and the arts. In a society where people give the sciences and maths much more importance and leverage, we should also remember that music and the arts feed the heart and soul.
    Bio:
    Growing up in Puerto Rico, Bernie Williams discovered his love for baseball and music at roughly the same time. At the age of eight, he fell in love with the sounds of a flamenco guitar his merchant-marine father brought home from Spain. He also felt the same exhilaration when he first picked up a baseball bat.

    The young student-athlete quickly excelled in both pursuits, going on to attend the special performance arts school Escuela Libre de Musica at the age of thirteen. He became one of the most noted young athletes on the island.

    When Williams signed a contract with the New York Yankees at age 17, he brought his love of music with him. In his 16 year career patrolling centerfield for the New York Yankees, Bernie Williams was a four-time World Series Champion and a five-time All Star.

    Throughout Williams’ years with The Yankees, his passion for music never waned. The sound of a guitar would often be heard emanating from the clubhouse or during team flights.

    Whether acoustic or electric, a guitar was a constant presence in the star’s locker or equipment bag. In 2003, he demonstrated how serious his musical pursuit was with the release of his first album, The Journey Within.

    The record featured fusions of jazz, rock and the tropical rhythms of Williams’ heritage. It was met with both strong critical praise and instant chart success- reaching #3 on Billboard’s “Contemporary Jazz Chart.”

    Bernie also co-authored a book in 2011 published by Hal Leonard Books titled, Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Music and Athletic Performance. The book examines the symbiotic relationship between musical artistry and athletic performance through the eyes of a man who has mastered both.
    Links:
    Website

    Twitter

    We hope you enjoyed Bernie Williams on this episode of Legends and Losers! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners.
    27 min
  • 45. GHOSTBUSTERS vs. Pilgrims - “Take Murder Off the Table”

    October is here and the reason for the season is GHOSTBUSTERS… all month! This week DPTC covers Filmation’s take on ghostbusting with a time-hopping adventure that sends Jake Kong Jr, Eddie Spencer Jr., and pals back to the Salem Witch Trials! Intolerance, fate pens, jury tampering, hollowed-out gorillas… all this and more on DPTC!

    44 min
  • 216: Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider: Designing a Legendary Death
    Why should medical professionals put a lot more effort to improve end-of-life care? On today’s episode, internist Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider discusses her life’s mission and why bedside manner is of utmost importance.
    “Patients and families deserve better. We have to do a better job at communicating.” - Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider

    Three Things We Learned
    Patients must be included in the bigger picture
    Dr. Shoshana realized a lot of things when she did her ICU residency. None of their palliative measures, complex studying of cases, and wading through data would change the inevitable course of a patient’s journey. But there has always been the need to look at cases in the context of the patient’s entire life and if they had a sense of what was happening around them.
    Many doctors aren’t trained to hold conversations
    A recent study in the Journal of American Medical Association reported that most doctors don't have training to converse effectively. This completely blew Dr. Shoshana’s mind. As a hospital-based doctor holding a lot of difficult conversations on goals and progress with patients and their families, this was telling of a public health problem.
    Lackluster bedside manners are a public health concern
    Indeed, there are more pressing and challenging public health issues in the country. But no patient or family must feel like they have to interrogate medical professionals to get a better understanding of where they stand. Practitioners owe it to people they have sworn to care for, even if only palliative, to tell them everything that they need to know.

    Empowerment of patients and families is an ongoing struggle for the medical community. The concern will remain stagnant unless properly addressed. In the end, the patients suffer, and it is disappointing that even in their last stretch, they don’t get the kind of care they deserve.

    Bio:

    Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider is a physician, founder, philanthropist and speaker. She works as an internist practicing hospital medicine at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. 

    Shoshana started the Ungerleider Palliative Care Education Fund. This supports innovative programs that further palliative care education at every level.

    She funded Extremis, a short documentary about end of life decision making in the intensive care unit by Academy Award nominated director, Dan Krauss. The film won Best Documentary Short at Tribeca Film Festival in April 2016 and was nominated for a 2017 Academy Award and for 2 Emmy Awards.

    She also executive produced End Game. It is a short documentary on hospice and palliative care by Academy Award winning directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. The documentary premiered at Sundance Film Festival this year and was acquired by Netflix.

    Shoshana founded End Well, a first of its kind media platform and annual symposium on human-centered design and innovation to improve the end of life experience.
    Links:
    Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider - Website

    Dr. Shoshana Ungerleide - Twitter

    Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider - LinkedIn

    End Well Project - Website

    Review of End Game Documentary

    Trailer of End Game Documentary

    1 hr 1 min
  • 215: Trading Legendary Stories with Colin Vincent
    On today’s episode, Legends and Losers’ original co-host Colin Vincent picks up the mic with Christopher Lochhead. They kick it back and talk about Colin’s weight loss. They also trade legendary stories involving hotel apps, Japanese toilets, a new world record for solving the Rubik’s cube underwater, and so much more.
    “I would know that I did something that I could stop doing the next day… Doing this allowed me to feel more in control of what was going on in a way that I hadn’t felt before.” - Colin Vincent on his weight loss
    Colin Vincent’s Journey to 35 Pounds Less
    Colin has invested time and effort to lose some weight over the past year. He has a habit of weighing himself every morning to make himself more conscientious of his progress. Colin also keeps track of the food he eats in order to be able to determine what’s actually causing his loss or gain.

    Additionally, he got rid of sweets and keeps a high-protein and high-fat diet. Colin even switched from liquor to red wines. Clearly, all his efforts have paid off.
    Fantastic Hotels
    In a recent excursion to a dude range at Montana, Chris experienced what he claims has to be the future of hotels. The hotel they stayed at had a smartphone app that had everything they needed, from itinerary down to room service. Overall, the range adventure had been something out of the ordinary.

    Colin also had a pleasing hotel stay in Japan where everything was computerized. Codes were given to enter rooms and lobbies, and even the checkout and penalty systems were run via computers. And to top everything, the toilet seats with built-in heaters came with automatic washing and blow-drying.
    More Legendary Stories
    Chris and Colin proceed to talk about a burglar that was nabbed after his vehicle got stuck in a pile of stinky manure, a man who survived bear attack and got bitten by a shark the same year, and a whole lot more.

    To hear more stories, download and listen to the episode now!

    Links:

    Burglary suspect nabbed after getaway vehicle gets stuck in large manure pile

    Georgian boy solves six Rubik's cubes under water in one breath

    Here's why Amazon may beat Apple to $2 trillion

    Woman slams airline for calling her 'Miss' instead of 'Doctor': 'This was not about my ego'

    In Apple’s Third Act, the iPhone Plays Supporting Role

    Marijuana use continues to grow among baby boomers

    Study: Airport plastic bins carry highest virus levels

    Babies learn most of their vocabulary from their fathers, according to new research

    43 min

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