In this episode, I ask, “Is it enough to know what you want?” Well, the short answer is no. 

As a Coach for entrepreneurs and folks in the C-Suite, we talk quite a bit about this. I believe everyone knows what they want – they don’t know how to talk themselves into it.

But in a mic-drop, coaching-the-coach moment I shared with Todd Musselman [Episode 338], he suggested that it’s not enough to know what you want – you need to make a bold request. Listen to the entire podcast – it’s something to think about, something to talk about.

I hope you’ll join me for this episode!  

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Manuj Aggarwal is a business mentor, entrepreneur, digital & business strategist, author, podcast host, and inventor. From working in a factory for $2 a day at age 15 in his native India to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, Manuj has become world-renowned AI and entrepreneur expert. Besides technical expertise, Manuj has a deep knowledge of human psychology and neuroscience that he believes gives him that “extra edge.”

Manuj’s belief that data is the new gold led him to start TetraNoodle Technologies,
a premier data science and AI consulting company. In his 30-year career, he has worked with startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, including Microsoft, Pearson, IBM and many others.

Manuj is self-educated, self-made and self-aware. This is a fascinating episode, and I know you won’t want to miss it!

To learn more about Manuj, please see the links below:

Website: https://www.manujaggarwal.com

Company Website: https://www.tetranoodle.com

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal.com

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In this episode, I talk about FTX, the Bahamian-based cryptocurrency firm that went from Billions to what I call Nillions – it means nil – in a matter of weeks.  We’ve all watched the drama unfold and heard the talking heads ponder what could have gone wrong – just last fall, there was nothing this Wunderkind couldn’t have done.

Well, my take is that I believe FTX was never created to succeed – it was created to make money.  I hope you listen to my spin on this incredible collapse.  It’s worth a discussion and some thought.

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Marty Brooks is the President and CEO of the Wisconsin Center District in Milwaukee. In this role, Marty also oversees business growth and operations for the Wisconsin Center, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena and Miller High Life Theatre. He works closely with VISIT Milwaukee to secure unforgettable acts and diverse conventions year-round that heighten WCD’s value and brand in the Midwest. 

With his vision to be bold, proud, and experience-obsessed (BPX), Marty is an energized leader driving WCD toward strong and focused financial performance and growth that results in a thriving community. By thinking unconventionally and taking strategic risks, Brooks is elevating the WCD as a top local and national entertainment and convention center destination recognized for its captivating and buzzworthy experiences. 

I loved my conversation with Marty, and I believe you will, too.  Enjoy!

To learn more about Marty, please visit the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-brooks-7137539/
Website:  https://www.wcd.org

Also mentioned on this episode: Kimberly Kane, Omar Shaikh, Peter Feigin, Kay Koplovitz, Bob Gutkowski, Raj Saha, Russ Staerkel, Scott Neitzel, Gary Witt, Sarah Maio, Jim Dolan.

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In this episode, I ask the question, Who’s Leading You?  In past episodes, I know we’ve discussed the importance of holding your employees or team members to a higher expectation than they would hold themselves. And the importance of then helping them achieve those goals. So what about you? As a leader?  Who are you asking to hold you to higher expectations?  A coach? A mentor?

It’s worth a discussion and some thought.

You won’t want to miss this episode!  Enjoy!

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Todd Mussselman is a Leadership Trainer, Motivational Speaker, and Executive Coach. Famous for producing effective results through one primary mechanism – Fierce, Focused & Supportive Conversations. He’s also a musician and leads the folk rock band Exit 232.

After working in his family’s business for more than 25 years, Todd chose to become a coach and trainer and studied under master coach and best-selling author Steve Chandler.

You will learn a lot more about Todd on this podcast, and you can check out his website for a full overview of everything he does.

Also mentioned in this Podcast:

Steve Chandler, Ouray Sportswear, Reinventing Yourself

To learn more about Todd, please see the links below:

Website: https://www.toddmusselman.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-musselman-78a45421
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I talk about a sort of fable called Nails in a Fence.  Some of you may be familiar, but if not, I draw real-world parallels that I think you might appreciate.

You won’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy!

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L. Scott Ferguson is a Lifestyle Optimation Artist and hosts the Time To Shine Today Podcast. His mission is NOT to have ANYONE feel like they have NO-ONE.  Scott’s story was highly sought after by people in the entertainment business, which he was not ready to share until now. 

At Time To Shine Today, Scott shares Knowledge Nuggets to help individuals and teams Level UP both in business and personally. Scott is a Veteran of the United States Navy with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, etc., in the early to mid-1990s. Scott loves to give and live intentionally; he loves the beach, fitness, yoga, rescuing fur babies, and volunteering. 

To learn more about Scott, please visit the links below:

• LinkedIn (Scott): http://www.twitter.com/ask4ferguson
• LinkedIn (Podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12327475
• Instagram (Scott): http://www.intsagram.com/ask4ferguson
• Instagram (Podcast): http://www.instagram.com/timetoshinetoday
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS481-LOVU1L-JyS2PLvhqw

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of “Leaving it on the Field.” Many of us have our favorite sports and teams that we are fans of; some of us can be somewhat over-enthusiastic fans, possibly even rabid fans.  But in the end, it is just a game, and most of us can walk away and remain friends with those who are not as enthusiastic about the teams we support.  Which made me think that if it can happen in sports, why can’t it happen elsewhere, in politics, for example?

You won’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy!

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Sheldon Epps is one of the all-time most influential African-American theatre leaders. He has directed on and off Broadway, in London’s West End, and at many theatres across the US. He’s also a prolific television director helming some of the classic shows of recent years. He was the artistic director of the renowned Pasadena Playhouse for two decades and currently serves as a senior artistic advisor at historic Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.

In his new book, “My Own Directions”, Sheldon recounts his rollercoaster ride of a life in the theatre, with all the excitement and occasional anguish that come with the highs and lows. The author’s journey in the American theatre has been amplified by his experience as a Black man who has frequently been “one of the few,” “the first,” or even “the only.”

Sheldon is also the director of the upcoming BET+ movie week titled "Christmas Party Crashers"

To learn more about Sheldon and his new book, please see the links below:

• New Book: https://www.amazon.com/My-Own-Directions-Journey-American/dp/1476688583 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheldon_l_epps

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