Manager Memo podcast

Steven Puri is an ex-studio executive/producer (@ Fox, DreamWorks, and Sony) and the Founder and creative force behind The Sukha Company an online resource that helps workers focus to finish faster & feel healthier.

Along the way we discuss – Die Hard & Independence Day (1:30), a Watson Scholar (6:45), Why I Pay You (12:40), finding Flow State (15:15), Mumble Rap (20:30), Kathmandu Rain (22:00), the Pomodoro Method (23:45), Pick Your Space – Train Your Mind (30:00), "Slackless" Time (33:35), and Hugh Jackman or Will Smith (39:00).

Find your Flow State @ The Sukha Company.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our scholarships goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

Manager Memo seeks sponsors for the pod. If you have a product or service to promote, please email @ [email protected] or www.lukeleaders1248.com

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Michael Silverman is the CEO at Silver Lining Insurance Agency, Inc. Michael explains how insurance transfers risk from individuals to the insurance company, ultimately protecting people from the perils of everyday life.

Along the way we discuss – the Journey (0:45), the Mayor of Livingston, NJ (6:10), the Quarantined Duck (23:10), Ski School Wipeout (24:30), Insurance Fraud (26:20), insurance by the numbers (27:50), Term or Whole Life (29:00), and Free, Focus, & Buffer Days (36:10).

Have insurance needs? Reach out to Michael @ Silver Lining Insurance

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

Manager Memo seeks sponsors for the pod. If you have a product or service to promote, please email @ [email protected] or www.lukeleaders1248.com

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Tenia Davis Chief "People Officer," award winning author, and practiced Servant Leader explains the importance of service, the value of worker affirmation, and the need for feedback.

Along the way we examine – the Journey (0:55), Harpo Productions (1:05), People vs. Machine (8:30), the challenges of Remote Work (12:00), Time for a Career Change (35:00), a Challenge to the Listener (38:30), and Work-Life Balance (39:25).

Grab a copy of Tenia's book @The Feedback Blueprint

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

Manager Memo seeks sponsors for the pod. If you have a product or service to promote, please email @ [email protected] or www.lukeleaders1248.com

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Rhonda (Freeman) Parmer, is an educator, international speaker, Life Coach, and author. In this pod, Rhonda shares her wisdom on the value of education and the processes that sustain organizational success.

Along the way we discuss – the Journey (4:00), "Ask for Help" (10:40), Blocks, Clocks, and Socks (21:10), the L.E.G. – Parmer Method (31:00), education, the Great Equalizer (33:30), and Buster Tales (41:30).

Reach out to Dr. Parmer @ the Leadership Executive Group.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

Manager Memo seeks sponsors for the pod. If you have a product or service to promote, please email @ [email protected] or www.lukeleaders1248.com

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Everett O'Keefe, is public speaker, leadership coach, business consultant and founder of Ignite Press, a company that helps authors write, publish, and launch an Amazon Bestseller. In this pod, Everett shares his passion for the transformational impact (authority) of books and their lasting ability to inspire and influence positive change.

Along the way we discuss – Fresno State (1:35), Hybrid Publishing (4:00), Moses, Aaron & Hur (11:00), Pointillism (15:15), AI as your critic (19:10), the voice of MelaniaTrump (21:30), and rapid writing (25:00).

Grab a copy of The Power of the Published @ this website.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

Manager Memo is actively seeking podcast sponsors. If your business is looking to spotlight a product or service, we invite you to connect with us through our website: www.lukeleaders1248.com.

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Stephanie Pratico is a mental health counsellor, adjunct professor, and Co-Founder of River & Stone Yoga in Worcester, Massachusetts. In this episode, she reflects on the excitement and challenges of transforming her personal vision into a thriving business.

Along the way we discuss – Oracles and Road Signs (6:10), Voice of Reason (11:15), a little delusion is required (12:50), the importance of the right partner (14:10), sticky notes on glass (26:15), and Momma, I think you're strong enough (35:00).

Take a class today @ River & Stone Yoga.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Jeffrey Charles Hardy is an International Healthcare Facility Futurist and Planner. He is the founder of Care for Peace, a nonprofit global health development foundation.

Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:00), the Process (5:30), Stages of Human Evolution (7:00), Templates for Discussion (16:00), Backing Up from the Issue (20:00), Pogo (29:50), and time well spent in Myanmar (30:40).

Learn more about Jeff Hardy @ Farrow Communications

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Drew Donaldson, fractional CMO and Golden Rule Enthusiast explains how leveraging empathy can turn marketing challenges into profit opportunities.

Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:00), Strategy-based (7:15), Empathy Gap (14:00), Home Depot vs. Ace Hardware (16:45), Savannah School of Art & Design (18:45), Matthew McConaughey (22:00), a Humanistic Approach (24:30), the K.E.E.P. Principle (29:20), Grow and Keep (31:30), and the present tools of AI (35:00).

To optimize your business, reach out to Drew @Gro-Haus.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Richard Blank, President of Costa Rica's Call Center provides a fast, fun, and furious master class on the science and secrets behind telemarketing sales.

Along the way we discuss – the power of bilingual skills (11:50), First Impressions (14:00), training telemarketers (20:00), pinball metaphors (27:00), INXS (31:45), positive escalation (38:30), Phonetic Micro Expressions (39:00), the Buffer Boomerang Technique (43:35), and Right Butt, Wrong Seat (51:00).

Special challenge – count the culture references sprinkled throughout this pod, from Helen Keller to Bo Derek, Napoleon Dynamite to Eddie George.

Checkout Richard Blank's YouTube video featuring Garry Gary Beers (INXS) @ Costa Rica's Call Center.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Nathan Turner, Founder of Earnest Investing, speaks to the magic of passive income through the practice of recession-resistant Real Estate Investing.

Along the way we discuss – Fix & Flipping houses in Saskatoon, Canada (1:40), Creating mortgage notes (6:40), Walk-in Music at the Diversified Mortgage Expo (17:40), Axe Throwing (24:00), "Boring is Better" (31:30), and the Curves franchise (33:30).

Learn how to recession-proof your retirement @Ernest Investing.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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