learned three things from my battle with prostate cancer that apply directly to business and leadership:

1. Consistency. Every day for 38 days, I showed up for treatment. The process worked because of steady, disciplined action—not intensity, but consistency. In business, the same truth applies: sustained effort beats occasional bursts.

2. Alignment. On the treatment table, alignment had to be precise. If I was off by even a fraction, the laser would miss the target. In business, alignment is just as critical—between strategy and execution, vision and people. Small misalignments compound into major misses.

3. Culture. From beginning to end, the staff created an environment of care, respect, and professionalism. Their culture made a difficult process not only bearable but supportive. In business, culture defines the experience—both for your team and your customers.

Consistency, alignment, and culture—whether in health or in business—are not optional. They are the difference between surviving and thriving.

Time Poverty: The CEO's Silent Killer.

Tools to help with time management.

The Magic of NO.

Urgent tasks are usually someone else's priorities that suddenly became yours.

The conversation isn't about tactics. It's about something far more powerful—the operating system behind every decision we make, every goal we pursue, and every challenge we overcome. That system is our mindset.

We're fortunate to be joined by someone who doesn't just speak about mindset—he lives it, teaches it, and transforms others with it.

Gary Chipik is a nationally recognized coach, strategist, and business leader with a rare ability to help high-performers rewire how they think, act, and lead. With decades of experience working with executives, entrepreneurs, and elite performers, Gary specializes in helping people break through plateaus by shifting their internal dialogue and unlocking a more resilient, disciplined, and growth-oriented mindset.

Whether you're facing uncertainty, scaling new heights, or trying to reclaim focus in a noisy world

Ken Mauer's - four-decade NBA officiating career featured some of basketball's biggest moments and a rare distinction as one of the league's longest-serving referees.

His legacy is marked by both professional excellence and high-profile issues. Whether you view him as a paragon of endurance or a provocateur standing firm on principle, his impact on NBA officiating is indelible.

Today on Influence Today, we're joined by Dave Kline — former senior executive at Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's most rigorous and high-performance work environments. Dave now leads MGMT Accelerator, a company that helps managers rapidly grow into the kind of leaders people want to follow. With decades of experience building elite teams, Dave brings rare insight into what it truly takes to scale trust, performance, and leadership across any organization."

Danny talks about building a high-performing sales team. It isn't just about hiring good salespeople — it's about building a system and a culture where great salespeople can consistently perform at their best.

A high-performing sales team is a product of clear vision, strong recruiting, relentless training, disciplined execution, real-time coaching that refuses to accept mediocrity.

Leadership in the Fast Lane: The Formula One Mindset for Business Success Running a business at the highest level demands the same mindset as a Formula One driver—clarity under pressure, rapid decision-making, and relentless focus on performance. There's no room for hesitation when the pace is fast and the stakes are high. Success comes to leaders who build elite teams, trust their data, and adapt on the fly. Just like on the track, every move counts—and the margin for error is razor-thin.

Chef James is a classically trained culinary artist whose journey began in a small family kitchen, where he learned to appreciate the power of food to bring people together. After graduating from a top culinary institute, he honed his skills under world-renowned chefs in both Europe and the United States, mastering French technique while embracing global flavors.

• Chef James believes that the best meals begin with the best ingredients. Chef James builds teams that are accountable, respectful, and relentlessly supportive. He knows that excellent outcomes come from a culture of trust, not from fear. "If one station is off, we're all off. If one shines, we all shine."

When you align a clear purpose with genuine passion and dedicate yourself to adding value, remarkable things unfold. It's not just about having a vision—it's about communicating it with authenticity and conviction, inspiring others along the way. By merging the drive to excel with meaningful interactions, you create a powerful synergy where intent transforms into tangible impact and success becomes inevitable.

Dr. Gourgouris's work emphasizes that happiness is a choice and a skill set that can be learned, inspiring individuals and organizations to cultivate positive cultures and achieve greater well-being.