Monday Morning Radio

There may be observers who know the technology industry better than veteran journalist Eric Savitz, but there aren’t many.

Eric worked at Barron’s Magazine as an investment and technology reporter for 24 years — spread over three stints. He began there in October 1988, honing his craft under the direction of the legendary editor and columnist Alan Abelson.

In this wide-ranging conversation, you’ll hear Eric’s views on successful investing in technology stocks, what errors to avoid, and what opportunities still exist for tech startups.

Since July of this year, Eric has assumed the position of corporate editor-in-chief of General Motors. As he explains, these days, under the hoods of cars and trucks, consumers will discover sophisticated chips and computers worthy of the best technology companies.

Whether you’re an investor, a business owner, or a journalism buff, this is one conversation you’ll want to pull to the curb to listen to closely and take notes.  

​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Eric Savitz, General Motors Posted: September 30, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 61 Minutes Episode: 13.16

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Approximately one in five Americans is neurodiverse, which includes conditions such as Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, and Tourette’s syndrome.

Chances are excellent that some of your colleagues are neurodiverse and face challenges that are not immediately visible.

Dr. Matthew Zakreski, co-founder and lead psychologist at The Neurodiversity Initiative, is an internationally recognized expert on neurodiverse employee-employer relations and an advocate for neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.

Dr. Matt, as his clients call him, serves as a professional advocate for neurodiverse individuals in the workplace. From their northern New Jersey office, Dr. Matt and his team offer therapy and assessments to individuals. He also engages in public speaking and corporate training and serves as a mediator between neurodiverse employees and their bosses.

Dr. Matt shares that employers who acknowledge and accommodate those who think and behave differently see enhanced workplace productivity, job satisfaction, and innovation.

​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Matthew Zakreski, The Neurodiversity InitiativePosted: September 23, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:12 Episode: 13.15

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More than half of all customers and clients are willing to pay more for the exact same product or service if the seller also provides a single intangible: trust.

Natalie Doyle Oldfield, president of Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Success Through Trust, has spent years evaluating the dynamics that drive customer loyalty and business growth. Trust, she finds, is the critical value that top companies rely on to secure their market dominance and drive substantial growth.

Businesses that score high on Natalie’s proprietary “Client Trust Index” enjoy increased sales and stronger client relationships. Moreover, they have a cushion of goodwill to see them through the rough patches that inevitably crop up.

Natalie is a former chief marketing officer who spent 25 years in business before founding her consultancy. She is the author of the new book — Trusted: The Proven Path To Customer Loyalty And Business Growth.

This week, Natalie shares the proven methods companies, individuals, and organizations can use to amplify their trustworthiness and cash in on their reputation and brand.

It’s an episode you don’t want to miss. Trust us.

​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Natalie Doyle Oldfield, Success Through TrustPosted: September 16, 2024Monday Morning Run Time: 53:17Episode: 13.14

Michael Hershman is the CEO of Soloviev Group, a privately held, multi-billion-dollar enterprise with investments spanning real estate, agribusiness, logistics, and renewable energy. He is also president and CEO of Fairfax Group, a top choice for governments, corporations, and international institutions that need complex problem-solving for governance and compliance challenges.

The Soloviev Group owns the largest undeveloped tract of land in Manhattan, located just three blocks south of the United Nations. Known as Freedom Plaza, this green space will soon host the Museum of Freedom and Democracy, the cornerstone of a dynamic, mixed-use development that will also feature New York City’s first casino.

In addition to his business acumen, Hershman is widely recognized as a global authority on governance and transparency. He has been named one of the “100 Most Ethical Global Leaders in Business.”

This week, Hershman delivers a master class in civics, highlighting the principles of good governance and their role in fostering a robust economy—one that supports small business owners and entrepreneurs alike.

​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Michael Hershman, Soloviev GroupPosted: September 9, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:42 Episode: 13.13

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The client is reclining on a plush leather couch in a softly lit office, the wall adorned with framed degrees and certificates of expertise in psychology.

“Tell me what’s troubling you?” the therapist inquires.

“Profits are down. Our employees are unhappy. And I don’t know where I should be going.”

This imaginary client is not a person but a business. However, the therapist is real. Dr. Nikki Blacksmith is a practitioner of industrial-organizational psychology who uses data analysis to help companies diagnose the business personality traits that are preventing them from achieving their goals.

Dr. Blackstone is the co-founder and CEO of Blackhawke Behavior Science and an adjunct faculty member at American University in Washington, D.C. She is the co-author with Dr. Maureen E. McCusker of Data-Driven Decision Making in Entrepreneurship: Tools for Maximizing Human Capital. 

On this week’s episode, Dr. Blacksmith explains that industrial organizational psychology is essentially the application of psychological principles to the workplace.  It involves understanding human behavior in work environments, covering hiring, motivation, well-being, and organizational culture. 

In addition, she emphasizes the importance of using data to make informed decisions in entrepreneurship.

​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Nikki Blacksmith, Blackhawke Behavior Science Posted: September 2, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:06 Episode: 13.12

Margot Machol Bisnow spent 20 years in government, including as an FTC Commissioner and staff director of President Ronald Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers.

In her post-government career, Margot has become an evangelist for entrepreneurism, serving as a sherpa for parents on how to raise their children to grow into successful business owners and achieve their dreams.

She is the author of Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams - 99 Stories from Families Who Did, now in its second edition.

On this week’s podcast, Margot shares the lessons of families — many well-known — who followed the correct path for raising their children to succeed as entrepreneurs. The key is allowing children to pursue their passions, even if there is no obvious way to earn a living from them.

Hard work, the experience of failure, and the ability to adapt to change are, likewise, important entrepreneurial characteristics.

While Margot focuses on kids, teens, and young adults, her blueprint for success is ageless.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Margot Machol Bisnow, Raising an EntrepreneurPosted: August 26, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 44:46 Episode: 13.11

While many business owners and entrepreneurs possess intelligence and ability, wisdom is far rarer and more precious.

You needn’t journey to a mountaintop in India to commune with a Swami to accrue the benefits and peace of mind that wisdom affords.

Dr. Laura Gabayan, a veteran emergency medicine physician and associate professor at the UCLA School of Medicine, has made a study of wisdom, including how to define and cultivate it.

Dr. Gabayan recently published her findings in Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life.   

The eight characteristics are:

• Resilience

• Kindness

• Positivity

• Spirituality

• Tolerance

• Humility

• Creativity

• Curiosity

Wisdom, Dr. Gabayan reports, “is a state of being, a mindset.”

Those who master its lessons will lead a more fulfilling, meaningful, and prosperous life.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Dr. Laura Gabayan, Common Wisdom Posted: August 19, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 41:31 Episode: 13.10

David Page is a veteran broadcast journalist and two-time Emmy award winner who is best known for creating the Food Network mega-hit Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and serving as its executive producer for eleven seasons.

His newest multimedia project, Culinary Characters Unlocked, is a twice-weekly podcast featuring fascinating stories from some of the food world's most intriguing people. The program will debut on Tuesday, August 27.

On its face, Culinary Characters Unlocked is a feast for foodies. However, the kitchen maestros David interviews also demonstrate that for a chef to succeed and a restaurant to thrive, savvy business skills are necessary —  know-how that applies to everyone, regardless of their business or profession.

Would you like the recipe for business success and a great Coq au Vin (just kidding)? Place a linen napkin on your lap, grab your fourchette and couteau, and prepare to be dazzled by what David Page serves up this week.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: David Page, Culinary Characters UnlockedPosted: August 12, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:36 Episode: 13.09

Hear the March 25, 2024, episode of Monday Morning Radio featuring David Page and his book, Food Americana: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories Behind America’s Favorite Dishes.

Being a children’s book publisher is anything but child’s play.

Georgia Lininger is a full-time elementary school teacher and children’s book author who launched her own book imprint, Salus Publishing, on the side in January 2020. As she quickly discovered, success is about much more than sweet stories and colorful illustrations.

Georgia’s struggles and achievements are a parable for what many entrepreneurs with a dream face when entering the competitive marketplace with a product or service that comes from the heart.

Whether your aspiration is to pen the next Charlotte’s Web, or launch any business that ignites your passion and imagination, Georgia’s experiences and insights will leave you better prepared.

Product differentiation — in this instance, multiculturalism and eco-friendly printing — have been a saving grace for Salus Publishing. What’s your unique differentiator?

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Photo: Georgie Lininger, Salus PublishingPosted: August 5, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 58:32 Episode: 13.08

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Angie Hyche is an organization and clutter expert. Whether the mess swamps your storage room, a self-storage unit, your garage, your basement, or even your email inbox and to-do lists, she knows precisely how to sort out your possessions and calendar.

The owner of Shipshape Solutions, based in Kingsport, Tennessee, she is a writer, podcaster, and much-in-demand speaker who helps her audiences free themselves from physical, mental, and business disarray. 

Angie has spent the past seven-and-a-half years as a professional organizer, helping a wide array of organizations and individuals clean up the chaos in their lives.

This week, Angie shares how everyone can tackle their disorganization, even if it’s been accumulating for years or decades.

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Photo: Angie Hyche, Shipshape SolutionsPosted: July 29, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 43:14 Episode: 13.07

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