Enterprise Podcast Network

Ora Nadrich, Founder and President of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ora Nadrich discuss the following:

* Why is mindfulness so important in the workplace today?* What are some of the ways mindfulness alleviates stress in the workplace?* How does mindfulness help promote a cohesive environment in the workplace?* Should mindfulness be required to implement in the workplace?

Ora Nadrich is founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity. A certified life coach and mindfulness teacher, she specializes in transformational thinking, self-discovery, and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers. Contact her at theiftt.org.

Website: LiveTrueBook.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorOraNadrichInstagram: instagram.com/oranadrich

The views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN. 

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Andrea Loubier, CEO at Mailbird, a desktop email client for Windows that helps users save valuable time managing multiple email accounts joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Technology Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Andrea Loubier discuss the following:

* What was that “lightbulb” moment, and how did it lead to starting Mailbird? Why an email company?* From your experience, what do you see as the future of technology and communication?* What does your typical work day look like as an entrepreneur with a successful company?* What is the current landscape and need for business communication? What makes Mailbird unique and the best choice?* Can you give us one early announcement on what customers can expect from Mailbird in the future?

Andrea Loubier is a female entrepreneur and the CEO of Mailbird, an innovative desktop email client for Windows that helps users save valuable time managing multiple email accounts. She is also a contributor to Forbes and has been interviewed on Bloomberg TV and BBC, and has coached countless entrepreneurs and team members toward success.

Website: getmailbird.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/getmailbirdTwitter: @mailbird

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Face Painter and Party Entertainer, Sarah Bolton of “Parties by Bolty” joins Enterprise Radio. Sarah is known as “Bolty” and is also a licensed esthetician.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sarah Bolton discuss the following:

* Sounds like an interesting niche the industry that you are in…can you tell us a little bit about your journey and how you got started in this field of work?* What’s your favorite part about the work that you do?* Now I hear you also recently opened a waxing studio. Can you tell us more about that new business venture?* What challenges did you face along the way?* Any advice you’d like to share with anyone listening in today?

Sarah Bolton also known as “Bolty” is a face painter, party entertainer, and licensed esthetician. On weekends, she works as an artist and entertainer with “Parties by Bolty” offering face painting and entertainment at parties, festivals, and events. During the week she works as an esthetician offering “Waxing and Relaxing” sessions at her waxing studio in San Diego, CA. Both of her businesses are an extension of her. She enjoys the creativity and freedom that come with being a business owner. She is grateful she gets to bring joy to the lives of others through her work. Connect with Bolty via Facebook or Instagram to follow her journey. 

Websites: www.boltyfx.com | www.boltysbeautybar.com 

Instagram: @boltyfx | @boltysbeautybar

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Jonathan Tuttle, the Founding Director at Revenue Ascend which is a digital marketing agency that helps scale leading businesses with advanced digital marketing and proven online systems joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jonathan Tuttle discuss the following:

* For the benefit of our listeners, please give us an overview of Revenue Ascend and what type of clients do you serve? * What is Revenue Ascend’s market differentiation or how are you different from a typical digital marketing agency?* What are small businesses typically doing incorrectly in terms of their digital marketing and brand positioning?* What are the current strategies business owners can implement today to improve their effectiveness and ROI online?* What are the current challenges in your industry?

Jonathan Tuttle is the Founding Director of the leading digital marketing agency, Revenue Ascend which was selected as one of Chicago’s most inspiring stories by Chicago Voyage Magazine. They are trusted by and serve leading Doctors, along with local businesses who want to significantly grow and transform their business and national brands. Using their powerful lead generation & conversion systems, omnipresence and intent-based branding, marketing automation & follow up, dynamic call tracking, detailed analytics, along with their unmatched client support. They handle it all.

Jonathan previously served as the President of the Midwest for Yale Realty and Capital Advisors. Yale is the preeminent boutique Manufactured Housing Community brokerage firm in the United States where the team of 5, completed 2 Billion in closed brokerage transactions and real estate evaluations in this niche sector. He pivoted to acquiring these assets through his JV real estate fund with accredited investor capital as the Co-Principal at Midwest Park Capital.

In his twenties, Jonathan was the #1 in salesperson for volume in the United States for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, outselling over 9,000 sales associates at national retailer bebe. In addition, he was the first person in company 33-year history to surpass $1.5 million in sales in a single year. Along with receiving the most positive testimonial letters describing his exemplary service in the companies history. Jonathan is currently working on his upcoming short book called, Entrepreneurship is War. Jonathan was selected by Habitat for Humanity Youth Board as one of the top social media influencers in Chicago. Also, he was selected by the prestigious Crain’s Chicago Business and Fox News Chicago as one of the best dressed Chicagoans. Wanting to create more value, he attended the program on negotiation for senior executives at Harvard Law School. In his spare time, he gives back to local charities and has sat on numerous board of directors to 100% nonprofits. In addition to throwing Brownie Bash, which is an annual fundraiser and adoption event for homeless dogs to find forever homes. 

Website: revenueascend.comFacebook: facebook.com/revenueascend

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Jason Richmond, Founder and Chief Culture Officer at Ideal Outcomes, Inc. and author of the new book “Culture Spark: 5 Steps to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth” joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jason Richmond discuss the following:

* how do you and your team at Ideal Outcomes define “Organizational Culture?”* Give me some examples of common myths about corporate culture and the impact they could have on business.* You did extensive research while writing your book. Is there “One Common Denominator” you found in successful cultures?* You designed and developed a 5-step Culture Transformation model. Can you briefly explain the importance of those five steps?* What can a dysfunctional culture cost an organization?* Companies conduct all kinds of surveys to evaluate their performance. What are the differences between Culture Surveys, Engagement Surveys and Employee Satisfaction Surveys?* What are some factors that can cause Culture Change Initiatives to fail?

Jason Richmond, President/CEO and Chief Culture Officer at Ideal Outcomes, Inc., is an in-demand keynote speaker, widely recognized as a noted authority on helping companies build strong, sustained revenue growth by empowering their employees and developing energizing office cultures. 

During his career of more than twenty years, Jason has assisted companies of all sizes in a wide variety of industries. He has not only worked closely with established Fortune 100 companies to create Leadership Development Journeys, but also provided thought leadership and innovative consulting services to a range of mid-size firms. And he has guided numerous start-ups to build solid foundations that have enabled them to become noted industry leaders.

Over the years Jason has captured best practices from successful organizations and integrated them into the core principles that form the foundation of Ideal Outcomes.

In partnership with Dale Carnegie, he has become a valued resource for many organizations, helping them implement talent development paths, culture maps, succession plans, and learning strategies.

Website: culturespark.io

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/pg/Culture-SparkTwitter: @jason__richmond

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Howard Ross an author, social justice advocate and thought leader on identifying and addressing Unconscious Bias joins Enterprise Radio. His latest book, Our Search for Belonging: How the Need for Connection Is Tearing Our Culture Apart, explores how to bridge our increasing polarized society.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Howard Ross discuss the following:

* How have we turned our natural need for belonging into an unhealthy, destructive extreme?* How is our society promoting segregation into “us” and “them?”* What may be the consequences if society continues to fuel divisiveness?* What can we do, personally, to bridge these divides?* What can businesses and organizations do to create inclusion?

Howard Ross is a lifelong social justice advocate and the founding partner of Cook Ross. He’s considered one of the world’s seminal thought leaders on identifying and addressing Unconscious Bias.

Howard has delivered programs in 47 states and over 40 other countries to audiences including Fortune 500 companies and major institutions within healthcare, government and non-profit sectors. He authored the Washington Post best seller, Everyday Bias:  Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives and ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose and Performance.

His new book, Our Search for Belonging: How the Need for Connection Is Tearing Our Culture Apart (Berrett-Koehler, May 8, 2018) describes how to bridge the divide in our increasingly polarized society.

Website: howardjross.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/CookRossIncTwitter: @cookrossLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/howardjross

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La’Wana Harris, a Certified Diversity Executive and an ICF Credentialed Coach who has created diversity and inclusion awareness programs, cultural competence programs, and overall integrated management solutions joins Enterprise Radio. She is the author of Diversity Beyond Lip Service: A Coaching Guide for Challenging Bias.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest La’Wana Harris discuss the following:

* What inspired you to write Diversity Beyond Lip Service?* What’s the “elephant in the room” when it comes to diversity work?* Why do people in positions of privilege have such a hard time seeing it?* As a society, we’ve been talking about diversity and inclusion for decades. Why aren’t we further along?* You write about the concept of sharing power. What does this look like?* What types of lip service do employees contend with in the workplace?* You stress that hiring for diversity, without increasing inclusion, is a recipe for failure. What steps can businesses take to avoid this fate?* You explain that privilege, as a concept, extends to many social identity groups. What are a few examples?* Many people use the phrase “I don’t see color.” But you stress that these words are harmful and minimize others’ experiences. Could you explain more?* Your book is based on a six-step COMMIT model. How does it work?* What is your vision for this book? Who is it written for?* You describe your book as a coaching guide. In what ways will readers find it to be different?* What’s the one piece of advice you hope readers take from your book?

La’Wana Harris is a Certified Diversity Executive and an ICF Credentialed Coach who has created diversity and inclusion awareness programs, cultural competence programs, and overall integrated management solutions.

Throughout her career as a global leadership development professional, she has conducted trainings around the world, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and South Africa. She is the author of Diversity Beyond Lip Service: A Coaching Guide for Challenging Bias.

Website: lawanaharris.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialLawanaHarrisTwitter: @coachlawana Instagram: @coachlawana

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Ken Colwell, PhD, MBA the author of the brand new bestselling book Starting a Business QuickStart Guide joins Enterprise Radio. Ken has consulted for hundreds of start-up ventures and is the principal of Innovative Growth Advisors.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Ken Collwell discuss the following:

* In your new book you have said that “starting a business is the ultimate creative act.” Why do you believe that?* We hear a lot about “the entrepreneurial mindset.” Do you believe that such a thing exists?* Is an entrepreneurial path for everyone? Can anyone start their own successful business?* What is the right age to start a business?* There are plenty of books for startups and entrepreneurs, what makes your guide different?

Dr. Ken Colwell PHD, MBA is a seasoned strategic and operational leader with extensive experience working within entrepreneurial ecosystems and interacting with relevant private and public sector stakeholders at all levels in order to accomplish objectives. He has consulted for hundreds of start-up ventures and is the principal of Innovative Growth Advisors.

Dr. Colwell is currently dean of the School of Business at Central Connecticut State University. He was previously dean of the School of Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences at Long Island University–Brooklyn. Prior to taking his current decanal post, he was director of entrepreneurship programs at the University of Miami School of Business Administration and a professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at Drexel University.

Dr. Colwell holds a PhD in strategic management from the University of Oregon and an MBA from San Francisco State University. He has taught strategic management, entrepreneurship, new venture planning, and entrepreneurial consulting at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels.

His new book is Starting a Business QuickStart Guide, an Amazon bestseller, published by ClydeBank Media.

Website: innovativegrowth.co | clydebankmedia.com

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Bill Treasurer, a workplace expert, courage pioneer and author of the tenth anniversary edition of “Courage Goes to Work: How to Build Backbones, Boost Performance, and Get Results” joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Bill Treasurer discuss the following:

* What inspired you to write this book? * How did you get interested in the topic of courage?* You say that courage is a virtue, and that it’s fundamental to having a successful career. Why so?* Is courage always about saying “yes” to any risk in front of you?* People need courage to face fears, but fear is scary to face. What’s the relationship between fear and courage, and how can we manage our fear?* You talk about 3 different “behavioral buckets” of courage. Tell us about that. Whom do you consider to be a courageous leader, and why?

Bill Treasurer is a workplace expert, courage pioneer, and author of Courage Goes to Work: How to Build Backbones, Boost Performance, and Get Results. Founder of Giant Leap Consulting, a consulting and training company specializing in courage-building, he advises organizations—including NASA, eBay, Lenovo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Spanx, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates—on teaching workers the kind of courage that strengthens businesses and careers. Learn more at GiantLeapConsulting.com.

Website: www.CourageBuilding.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/bill.treasurerTwitter: @btreasurer

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Paul M. Banks, owner and operator of TheSportsBank.netabout his new book: “No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets: Lessons Learned From a Life in the Sports Media Industry” joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Paul M. Banks discuss the following:

* How did you start the transition from being a regular contributor to the Chicago Tribune, NBC Chicago, and the Washington Times to publishing “No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets?”* Every chapter is a different story from your time as a sports media journalist, which of these stories would you consider to be a highlight of your career?* Were there any stories that you were hesitant to share with readers? If so, what convinced you to share those particular stories?* You have been a part of the sports journalism industry for over a decade, what is one piece of advice you would give to those just entering the industry?* What is the biggest takeaway from your book?

Paul M. Banks is an experienced sports media journalist which he discusses in his new book. He owns and operates TheSportsBank.net and co-hosts the “Let’s Get Weird, Sports” podcast on the SB Nation/Vox Media Network. When writing his book, he wanted to provide insight for future sports media journalists. Not only is the book filled with incredible sports stories, it includes the past, present and future of the sports media industry, the lens of sports to convey the state of journalism today, and important elements of covering various sporting events.

Website: TheSportsBank.net

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