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Robert Brzenchek is the founder/owner of the Delaware-based non-profit organization The Brzenchek Foundation Corp, where the mission is to be a global change agent to empower communities through advocacy, training, consulting, and philanthropy. Mr.Brzenchek currently hosts a podcast with a focus on social justice and criminal justice reform entitled Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere. Mr.Brzenchek has two published gang books The Gang Life Laugh Now Cry Later Suppression and Prevention (2017) and Transnational Organized Crime and Gangs: Intervention, Prevention, and Suppression of Cybersecurity (2020) and multiple articles on gangs, emergency management, homeland, and international security, and cybersecurity. Currently, he pursuing a Ph.D. with research on gang unit officers' experiences. Mr. Brzenchek has intervened with various gangs ranging from MS-13, Bloods, Crips, and Latin Kings in his capacity as a law enforcement official. Website: www.robertbrzenchek.com

The pandemic has changed our work world and has presented overwhelming challenges for leaders to be understanding, visionary, empathic and motivate a diverse workforce and stay focused themselves.More employers plan to add remote work options, too, with increased empathy for workers' daily challenges. All told, major changes are here to stay, and employers think the future looks brighter. In fact, over one-fourth (27%) plan to hire at higher volumes than before the pandemic. So motivating yourself and the people you lead are critical for leaders. How do you do it? What do you focus on? Which competencies are most important to improve? We will share research on motivation that helps you and your direct report to be their best. Employees who feel their voice is heard at work are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work (Salesforce). Go to www.eblifebook.com/academy for your free white paper template and more information.

The pandemic has changed our work world and has presented

overwhelming challenges for leaders to be understanding, visionary,

empathic and motivate a diverse workforce and stay focused themselves.More employers plan to add remote work options, too, with increased empathy for workers’ daily challenges. All told, major changes are here to stay, and

employers think the future looks brighter. In fact, over one-fourth (27%) plan to hire at higher volumes than before the pandemic. So motivating yourself and the people you lead are critical for leaders. How do you do it? What do you focus on? Which competencies are most important to improve? We will share research on motivation that helps you and your direct report to be their best. Employees who feel their voice is heard at work are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work (Salesforce). Go to www.eblifebook.com/academy for your free white paper template and more information.

Paul Menzel has had a 45-year career of leading others to top performance. This interview will explore some of his learnings about emotional intelligence, developing himself, his team and creating a great organizational culture. Paul was President and CEO Umpqua Bank Equipment Leasing and Finance and recently retired. He joined Financial Pacific Leasing in 2008 after a 33-year career managing a small ticket leasing portfolio operation in Santa Barbara, California. Paul arranged the sale of Financial Pacific Leasing to Umpqua Bank in 2013, establishing a bank leasing subsidiary operating in all markets of the leasing industry. Umpqua has $22 Billion in assets and Financial Pacific Leasing has over $1.5 Billion in assets, which he helped grow from $250 million. Paul has an MBA in Business Management and was named "Leasing Person of the Year" by Leasing News in 2005. He helped develop the Certified Leasing and Finance Professional program.

Paul Menzel has had a 45-year career of leading others to top performance. This interview will explore some of his learnings about emotional intelligence, developing himself, his team and creating a great organizational culture. Paul was President and CEO Umpqua Bank Equipment Leasing and Finance and recently retired. He joined Financial Pacific Leasing in 2008 after a 33-year career managing a small ticket leasing portfolio operation in Santa Barbara, California. Paul arranged the sale of Financial Pacific Leasing to Umpqua Bank in 2013, establishing a bank leasing subsidiary operating in all markets of the leasing industry. Umpqua has $22 Billion in assets and Financial Pacific Leasing has over $1.5 Billion in assets, which he helped grow from $250 million. Paul has an MBA in Business Management and was named “Leasing Person of the Year” by Leasing News in 2005. He helped develop the Certified Leasing and Finance Professional program.

Steve Cunningham is the owner and founder of Readitfor.me. They turn the world's best business and personal books into beautiful 12-minute videos and workshops for organizations around the world. He also created Growitfor.me which he'll talk about today too. Here's are some of the top things about him he shared with us. Steve loves being an entrepreneur. He started his first business in grade 4 selling baseball and hockey trading cards. He used to run a digital marketing agency called Three Thirty, where he helped clients make more money using a blend of content marketing, a deep understanding of human behavior, and the scientific method. Steve practiced law for one full week. 9 years later says he is still recovering. Steve is filled with gratitude to wake up every morning to a loving family and group of friends that make my life worth living. Tune in to hear more and get access to a free year of Readitfor.me.

What do we know about the brain's working, what is myth and what is on the cutting edge. Learn what is the current neuroscience thinking. Mark Waldman is the author of 14 books, including the national bestseller How God Changes Your Brain which Oprah selected as one of the nine Must Read books for 2012. Mark is on the Executive MBA faculty at Loyola Marymount University where he created one of the first NeuroLeadership programs in the country. He is also on the faculty of Holmes Institute where he teaches a ministerial training course on "Spirituality and the Brain." His neuroscience research on consciousness, communication, and spirituality have been published in journals throughout the world. And his work has been featured in Time Magazine, the Washington Post, the New York Times, Forbes, and Oprah Magazine, and many others. He has appeared on 100s of radio and television programs, including PBS and NPR, and his TEDx Talk has been viewed by more than 100,000 people.

What do we know about the brain’s working, what is myth and what is on the cutting edge. Learn what is the current neuroscience thinking. Mark Waldman is the author of 14 books, including the national bestseller How God Changes Your Brain which Oprah selected as one of the nine Must Read books for 2012. Mark is on the Executive MBA faculty at Loyola Marymount University where he created one of the first NeuroLeadership programs in the country. He is also on the faculty of Holmes Institute where he teaches a ministerial training course on “Spirituality and the Brain.” His neuroscience research on consciousness, communication, and spirituality have been published in journals throughout the world. And his work has been featured in Time Magazine, the Washington Post, the New York Times, Forbes, and Oprah Magazine, and many others. He has appeared on 100s of radio and television programs, including PBS and NPR, and his TEDx Talk has been viewed by more than 100,000 people.

In our fast-paced, high-tech, ever-evolving world the speed of change, decision-making is getting faster, the level of competition fiercer, and adversity, ambiguity are striking harder than ever. As this is the current and future state of our world, it is imperative that people stay level-headed and focused to effectively function at optimal capacity. The ability to be that stabilizing influence in a world of constant disruption can provide a true competitive advantage and determine the long-term success of any individual and company. This topic provides insights on facing, overcoming, and learning from obstacles, while also realizing that failure, change, and adversity can be leveraged as positive catalysts for growth…and to not only help you survive in the face of adversity but to thrive in it. Steve Gavatorta, the owner of the Steve Gavatorta Group, specializes in empowering individuals and organizations in exceeding performance goals. Steve has coached and trained thousands of high performers from small businesses on the move to Fortune 500 companies.

Our emotions are heightened now with the what if's from the Coronavirus. How many of us know how and what to do with these emotions? Emotions influence our decisions, communications, and relationships. In this show, Drs. Greenberg and Nadler will share their model for Emotional Brilliance, the NAME process, and explain what is your Go To with examples of leaders doing amazing things during the COVID 19 pandemic.