Make a Difference! – The Mentors Radio

The Mentors host Ric Brutacao calls this his “Christmas Special edition” show, but it really isn’t about Christmas per se. Instead, it’s about the behavior of human beings during the month-long season at the end of the year where we mostly—even in the workplace and boardrooms—tend to show more than typical concern and love for our fellow man, gather in fellowship and celebration, and bear gifts for all, including those who may be poor, suffering, or feel forgotten. And this year end “spirit” even happens among those who are not practicing Christians. So, what’s going on here anyway, why do human behavior and decisions in the workplace seem to change for the better during the end of the year— and why can’t it last all year… or can it?  Ric’s guest, Monsignor John Urell, by virtue of his vocation as a Catholic priest of more than 40 years and a seasoned pastor, is a long-time student of human behavior in its myriad of complexities, personalities, habits and circumstances. He is quick to see familiar patterns of behavior, yet also perceptive in recognizing and addressing the uniqueness of each individual seeking advice or guidance. Over the years, Msgr, Urell has become Ric’s long-time spiritual advisor, pastor and close friend, which brings an openness and candor to their on-air discussion. You’ll be challenged in your thinking about various levels of human interaction — including in the workplace — and about such topics as forgiveness, healing, hope, redemption, risk management, the Natural Law, humans behaving badly (or not), the deepest source of sanity, and the life-changing power of daily meditation.  The discussion speaks to men and women of all faiths and to those no specified faith and, like all our episodes, it’s guaranteed to challenge YOUR thinking about life and work… ENJOY!

In the upcoming episode of The Mentors, radio host Tom Loarie talks with two top labor and employment lawyers—Michael Caples and David Wolf—regarding employment law and liability in the emerging hyper-litigious workplace, including workplace allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, abusive workplace behavior and discrimination. This show will be posted as soon as it is aired. Meanwhile, read the press release here.

If you own or plan to launch a family business, then planning for growth and succession are easy to put off to think about later, in the fury of working the business—nonstop paddling the boat and trimming the sails to get it launched and steady. But taking eyes off the destination, including all that’s needed to ensure safe arrival and sustenance at the destination, is essential to success. The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao knows this well. That’s why he talks with Tim Psomas, chairman emeritus of family-founded and run Psomas Engineering Services, one of the top engineering firms in the U.S. In this episode you’ll Psomas talks about keys to successful growth and he talks about problem-solving. Psomas says if you have a problem, ask your competitor. It might sound counter-intuitive and even suicidal for a company to do this, but Psomas reveals why it can work and why it can even be a smart thing to do. Excellent show…Enjoy!

On Veterans Day, November 11th, The Mentors radio host Tom Loarie will give listeners a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the journey to becoming the “Right Stuff” with guests Lt. Colonel Peter Smith, USAF, Ret. and Colonel David Smith USAF, Commander of the 419th Fighter Wing. Both guests are U.S. Air Force Academy graduates, experienced A-10, F-16 and F-35 fighter pilots, combat veterans having served in the Serbian and Middle East combat zones, and real-life brothers. Today Lt. Col. Peter Smith lives in Wellington, Florida, and serves as a Captain for Jet Blue. Colonel David Smith serves as Commander for the 419th Fighter Wing at the Hill Air Force Base in Utah. A fascinating, inspiring show…enjoy!

In this episode John Phillips, Tom Loarie and Ric Brutocao open up about their personal priorities, passions, career journeys, life balance secrets and their successes and challenges along the way. More than this, you’ll learn what motivates these three remarkable, successful, and others-focused CEO hosts. You’ll learn why they deeply care about helping YOU, our listeners, achieve YOUR own goals and success, finding meaningful fulfillment and happiness in your life and work. Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered how to identify your strengths or your unique purpose?  In today’s episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie discusses the power and life-changing impact of knowing and building on personal—or corporate—strengths as he talks with guest Joe Cavanaugh, III, president of Equip2Equip. Equip2Equip is a life and career training coaching company dedicated to equipping leaders to successfully equip those whom they lead. An expert in strengths-based management and a master coach and trainer in MCORE, VIA, Paterson Center LifePlans for individuals and StratOp for organizations, Cavanaugh has coached more than 5,000 individuals, with remarkable success. In this episode, you’ll learn how to discover authentic strengths and motivations of individuals, teams and organizations, why this is an important exercise, how it speeds finding and fulfilling one’s unique purpose, taking performance to the next level. This is what Cavanaugh would call “being equipped.” Mind-expanding episode!!

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This week on The Mentors Radio Show host John Phillips interviews Chris Smith, founder of The Campfire Effect (TM),  about his innovative, common sense system for radical business growth and success…. Even better, Smith has fun on the journey. Nothing painful here! Just pure common sense, applied systematically. In this interview, listeners will learn the critical importance—and the power—of what Smith describes as “telling your story well.” Attracting and engaging customers, marketing, innovating, rapid growth—all depend on a clear concept of “who” your business is, who you are. And not just you, the founder, but “you” the team and the business. Some of the practical systems Smith talks about include: the forces of storytelling, the true purpose of networking, the stages of brand loyalty, and how these translate into “massive and sustainable growth for your business.” Not to be missed!

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Host Ric Brutocao interviews Jacqueline DuPont, Ph.D., a remarkable pioneer in compassionate, specialized Alzheimer’s care. In the interview, listeners will learn how DuPont found her calling to serve those with Alzheimer’s, and how she introduced into the market a unique (at the time) business model. Dr. DuPont, a Gerontologist, is the CEO and Founder of Irvine Cottages, a unique assisted living arrangement that now runs 13 residences in southern California. She is also founder and CEO of Assured In-Home Care which provides comprehensive care for elderly in their own homes. She’s served on the Board of Directors for The Orange County Catholic Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, Salvation Army, St. Anne’s School, Meals on Wheels and more. DuPont and her husband raised seven children in southern California. DuPont’s compassion for serving those with Alzheimer’s is unmistakable. Her vision and organizational leadership; inspiring. Anyone, in any stage of their career, even seasoned CEOs, will learn something new from this interview. Lively, Fun, Truly Inspiring!

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In this episode, The Mentors host Tom Loarie interviews Thinkers50 top business thinker Whitney Johnson on the power of disruptive innovation and self-disruption. Johnson is renown for co-founding the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s Clayton Christensen and authoring two best-sellers—“Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work,” and “Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream,” with a third book in production. Listeners to the show (and podcast) will learn how to put the power of disruption to work for themselves. Johnson talks about taking the right risks, playing to your own distinctive strengths, embracing constraint, and being driven by discovery. Johnson and Loarie also discuss how entitlement kills innovation; how we must step down, back or sideways in order to grow; and how important it is to give failure its due. The S-curve—what it is and how it can be applied to business and personal life—and the seven levels one must master to achieve effective disruption and innovative success is explored with remarkable clarity and immediately applicable insight. Don’t forget to share with co-workers and friends!

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, renowned global consultant and prolific, best-selling author Ram Charan, Ph.D., shares with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie observations on reshaping markets and organizations before it’s too late. Learn the role of discipline, respect, resilience, credibility and trust. Charan reveals the five blockages to success, how to detect forces reshaping markets ahead of others, the need for ongoing curiosity, wonder and learning, velocity and cash, Sam Walton’s 10-minute exercise, the CEO as emperor and the twin destroyers of ego and narcissism, and the importance of Joint Planning Sessions which as the key to alignment and commitment. Charan predicts that 40 percent of today’s companies will not exist in a meaningful way just 10 years from now. Listeners will also learn some of the influencers in Charan’s life. There is so much packed into this interview-don’t miss it!

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