Ed Eppley, Owner of The Eppley Group, has worked it from all angles, and he shares important information for leaders of all sizes of businesses. He's also got a book out called "Let's Be Clear"

Doug Gray, PhD, PCC has always focused on outcome-based leader development.  He has worked with over 10,000 leaders in multiple business sectors, schools and colleges, families and non-profits.  Since 1997, as CEO of Action Learning Associates, www.action-learning.com, his consultancy guarantees results using the globally validated AD-FIT protocol in workshops, assessments and executive coaching.  Doug is also a consultant with the Family Business Consulting Group, a leading business consultancy exclusively devoted to helping family enterprises prosper across generations.  Doug speaks and trains leaders throughout North America.  His most recent book is Objectives + Key Results (OKR) Leadership; How to Apply Silicon Valley’s Secret Sauce to Your Career, Team or Organization (2019).  This is his third book, written because his clients asked, “What really works?”  Doug and his family live near Nashville, TN, USA.

Here are some of the questions we discussed today:

Get a pen and notepad ready for this next interview with Nada Lena, Founder of Rise Up For You. Nada is in the business of personal and professional development, and learned quickly that success is largely dependent on people. She began as a globally touring singer and dancer, eventually becoming an executive, and ultimately starting her company. Being in places where she didn’t speak the native language, she realized how important nonverbal communication is and she now applies her knowledge gained from being a successful performer to the corporate world. 

In her interview, Nada discusses, in depth, the four pillars of emotional intelligence. Many of us want next level success, but not all of us are actually willing to make the changes needed to get to that next level, and change starts from within. Nada knows firsthand that sometimes the truth may be hard to hear, but will lead to exceptional results. A well-developed EQ will lead to the ability to adapt to your environment and ensure the audience will understand your message. Now is the time to start making positive changes in your life, and Nada’s expertise will surely help you become more successful.

• 5:34-6:44: Balancing introversion and extroversion - you have to understand the needs of the people in the room.

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Chuck Blakeman discusses re-evaluating our business structure to maximize efficiency and decision making. 

Ken Sanginario is the Founder of Corporate Value Metrics, LLC and he has developed a cloud-based tool to help business owners increase their business value by 50-100% over the next 3-5 years. Go to his website to find out about the "Value Opportunity Profile".

Chris Dirkers is an Action Coach and Solutions Expert. He shares some excellent ideas and tips for business owners who are thinking about preparing for their business transition and exit.

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Stuart Friedman, President of PMA Progressive Management Associates, is an expert on improving workplace culture. After effectively helping a Fortune 500 company build a cohesive and strategic business model, he decided to start PMA. He now focuses on helping a number of the 10 million small businesses with 1-99 employees, as this is where he believes improved culture is the most important. Stuart knows firsthand that a company’s culture can make or break their lasting success.

Now more than ever people are concerned about what is in it for themselves. In order to appeal to everyone, we must speak in a way that they will truly hear. Stuart dives deep on his concept, “The Relevance Factor” and discusses how business leaders can use it to establish a more ubiquitously understood culture.  He also shares tips for people who may not own a business, but wish to enjoy their current job more. Stuart outlines some common misconceptions that lead to misunderstandings and lack of top-to-bottom alignment. A company will be most successful when its whole team is in line with the target and communicating effectively, be sure to listen to Stuart’s insight on improving your workplace culture.

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• 5:47-6:47: People are not mind readers, leaders need to develop a culture rich in communication in order to get strategic success

Richard Munro of Newport Board Group discusses several obstacles to Growth that he sees in Companies he consults with.

John Bly is a Co-Managing Member of LBA Haynes Strand, LLC. Today, he will be discussing the topic of Mergers & Acquisitions. 

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Vince Mastrovito of Prometis Partners, Inc. shares valuable information regarding some of the issues family businesses face and their solutions.