From Founder To CEO

Talk about candid. The more I spoke with Tom, the more respect I had for him. Not only did he share what he did when he reached 300 lbs, but he was VERY candid about the way he went about changing the compensation structure for his company. Spoiler alert: He admits it was not the best way to do it. Listen, learn, and apply. Tom's insights are worth they weight in gold.

Alan Pinstein has founded a number of successful companies. And, he is very insightful about when it's time to choose a CEO replacement, how to go about it and then how to maintain a great relationship.

John and his team help you with your email. And, they do an amazing helping you better communicate with your email. That's why I was grateful to John when he got very vulnerable about how he had to work on his own internal communication and leadership in order to raise his Gallup employee survey scores from 5% to 92% percentiles. Listen to what happened and how he turned things around.

Corey tells his story of development so that you can understand how to tell your story of development and help you use it more effectively. He gets very personal about his need to be special and how he had to work through this need to become a better Founder & CEO. Plus, he is super engaging as a guest. I know you'll like this interview and learn a great deal from it.

To be seen. To matter. I think we may take this for granted sometimes. As leaders, it's important we do our best to make sure everyone on our team is "seen." Bobby learned this first as one of 13 in his family and then later as CEO of the company he founded. This is an emotional interview. I recommend you listen to Bobby very carefully and then read his book. Thank me later. ;)

Who doesn't have the dream to travel the world as an entrepreneur leading and living through their laptop? Dan did. But, soon he realized some of the limitations of scaling his business while traveling the world. And, in this candid conversation, Dan shares his transition from breadth to depth as a Founder and CEO.

I must admit, as an entrepreneur, it takes me a while to transition to vacation mode. That's why when Daniel explains what happened on his honeymoon, I think many of us could relate. Daniel has built an amazing company, and he shares an insight about "helicopter delegation" that we all need to pay attention to.

When I reached out to Ben and Stacey to be on the show, I was excited to talk to the leaders of my favorite pizza. It was a real treat. But, in the process of speaking with them, I got so much more. Stacey and Ben are not only amazing Founders but it is clear they are incredible leaders. Listen as they share the heart-breaking story of losing a friend and team member. Their insight and advice is not only a reflection of the culture of their company, but also a reflection of their own kindness and decency...a model for all of us to remember.

Damon discovered the secret to what many of you tell me you struggle with...how to delegate more effectively. He offers a unique perspective on the idea of document and delegate like Damon.

This Harvard Scholar Athlete is at the top of his game. Ron shares his incredible journey to entrepreneurship in his 40s and how getting co-founder roles right is essential to startup success.