Most People Don't... But You Do!

Today's podcast guest is Leonard Simpson, the CEO of IARFC (International Association of Registered Financial Consultants). He leads the efforts to guide, mentor, and provide resources for this industry.

Many of my guests share people that influenced them at an early age. Uniquely, Leonard had to "figure things out" on his own. This enabled him to become the leader that he is by always finding ways, being creative, showing flexibility, and remaining resilient.

A terrific conversation with a special gentleman.

More about IARFC at https://iarfc.org.

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This week’s podcast guest, Alex Sheen, the Founder of “because I said I would” is also the topic of today’s newsletter story.

By applying Alex's philosophies, businesses can create a culture of excellence, accountability, and strong relationships, ultimately leading to greater success and guest satisfaction.

It is about “honoring your word” and “doing what you say you will do”. (Most People Don’t).

Alex’s simplistic message helped to serve as a beacon for me years ago when I trademarked the three words:

“Most People Don’t”

He has set the example that very simple words, when placed together, can have an extremely deep meaning and powerful impact.

"because I said I would"

Imagine my delight when we not only enjoyed a meal together, strategized, and he also agreed to be on my show.

My pursuit and goal with “Most People Don’t” at the fundamental level is to “encourage, inspire, and motivate others to take action”.

This can relate to so many things; becoming a better leader, building better relationships, accomplishing tasks & goals, by “doing what you say you’re going to do”. You CAN DO when you take an individualized approach and realize the impact of each contribution you make. It matters!

During the interview we discuss:

1. The Individualized Approach

Experimenting on yourself. Try to use the lessons that you’ve learned from others. If they work, use them to their fullest. If they don’t, move on, and try something else.

2. The Importance of Three Simple Things

Diet, sleep, and exercise for your health and well-being. Everyone knows this, but few conform and apply it.

3. Volunteering

75% of all Americans do not volunteer a single hour in an entire year. The bystander effect, “we think someone else will do it”

4. Why Your Efforts Matter

Your individualized approach and contributions add up. If we all take action, then everyone will be taking action. Don’t wait and don’t be afraid to “do something when you see something”.

"Whatever you do in life will be insignificant, but it is important that you do it, because nobody else will." -Mahatma Gandhi.

“With great power, comes great responsibility” -Voltaire and Uncle Ben (Spider Man)

How brilliant.

We, You, I can control this.

This is most likely one of the only things we can control. Our individual action (what we do, think, say, react, and feel) is something we control.

More about Alex Sheen

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Today’s guest is David Millili, a REAL leader who does his best always to make a difference.  He is the CEO of LodgIQ and the GAIN Chairman of the Board.  A REAL leader who works hard and tries to do the right thing, always.

We discuss:

-Growing up the son of a mechanic, pumping gas, anddetailing cars

-Wanting to do more than own a gas station, while alwaysrespectful of his roots

-Loving the vibes and magical buzz of hotels

-The realization that he needed to adjust his goals to being more than a professional baseball player

-Learning PERSEVERANCE through the spelling bee sessions with his father

-Gaining SELF-RELIANCE by challenges his dad put him through while giving him time to figure it out on his own

More about David:

David Millili is a hospitality technology leader with over25 years of experience in the industry. He is the CEO of LodgIQ, a company that provides predictive and prescriptive analytics solutions for revenue management. He is also the Chairman of the Board of GAIN, a network of professional management partners, members, and associates in the technology sector.

In addition, he is the host and executive producer of TheModern Hotelier, a podcast that explores current trends, new technologies, and industry experts in hospitality. He also mentors aspiring entrepreneurs at the Hospitality Innovation Hub Incubator at New York University, where he previously taught hotel distribution courses. He has a proven track record of leading, innovating, and advising in various aspects of hotel operations, marketing, and e-commerce.

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https://lodgiq.com/

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Today’s podcast guest is Robert Shelton.  A recently retired executive from Microsoft.  He is so much more than “the dude from the coffee shop”, despite initially meeting him this way.

He reveals a ton of life lessons and useful information on

We discuss:

-Feeling safer in the hood sometimes than in his exclusive

-Learning how not to judge people by appearance

-Everyone has it within them the ability to succeed

-Obtaining whatever success looks like for you, regardless

-Putting on the suit of an extrovert when going to work

-Fixing computers at a young age, excelling at programming

-Graduating college in his 40’s, when he didn’t need to get a degree, setting example for others and his son

-Being dedicated to education outside of the education

-Reprogramming his mind to get out of the hood, while

-Leaving bodies on the side of the road on the way up the

-Removing the shield of Darth Vader and

-No longer needing to carry the sword out of fear (of being exposed, of being fired, of being passed over)

-Having his wife protect him after

-Learning lessons from your success

Robert Shelton is a retired senior technology executive with over 20 years of experience at Microsoft. During his

However, this professional bio only scratches the surface of who Robert truly is. Growing up in an economically

Robert’s favorite quote, attributed to Zig Ziglar, encapsulates his philosophy: ‘You can get what you want out of life if you will just help enough other people get what they want.’

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Today's guest is Jean-François Lappas, the founder of a company called Wabya (which stands for "We Are Because You Are").

He left a six-figure corporate job amid a pandemic and burnout to find his true purpose. After a journey of self-discovery fueled by self-help books, self-awareness, andself-compassion, JF now lives in harmony with their core values.

He founded a business that embodies his identity and mission, dedicated to helping individuals from all walks of life uncover and realize their purpose, increasingly through the platform-wabya.

The name represents the reliance that we have on each other. We can't exist without others, and others can't exist without us.

His company now helps people through individualized coaching for self-realization.

More about JF and his organization,

we are because you are can be found here.

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I was so careful to get his title correct. He didn't mind.

I wanted to share how important his role was. It wasn't his focus.

I wanted to celebrate his accomplishments. He turned toward his team.

One of the most humble individuals I've ever met, yet one of the most empathetically aware leaders I've interviewed.

Today's guest: Joe Youssef, Executive Vice President, Commercial North America for Amadeus’ Hospitality Division. This podcast episode was recorded live at HITEC 2024 from the Charlotte Convention Center in between educational sessions and my keynote presentation. Joe took the time to share with our listeners valuable skills that he has learned during his career, and how others might be able to implement them.

My greatest learnings:

-Why "will" can often be more important than "skill" when finding the right talent

-How the "Jetsons" cartoon influenced his views about technology as a young child

-Growing up in Egypt and feeling the need to always prove himself

-Sharing essential values with his children

-Never forgetting the sacrifices of his parents

-Offering similar sacrifices for others; its not about him as a leader, it is always about HIS TEAM

He has more than two decades of executiveexperience in travel technology, distribution, strategy, and marketing.
Prior to his current role in Hospitality, Joe served as EVP of BI and Data Solutions as well as the global leader of Strategy, Marketing, and Corporate Development forHospitality in Amadeus.  Leading both the organic and inorganic growth strategies as well as the marketing strategy for Amadeus Hospitality globally.

Having joined Amadeus in 2006, Joe was previously Madrid-based Global Director for Operations and Business Development for the Hospitality division. He has also served as Regional Director - Marketing & Operations, and Markets Director for Middle East and North Africa. As Head of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) Program, Joe, and his team elevated Amadeus into a regional leadership position in Middle East and Africa region.

 Prior to Amadeus, Joe worked for several global blue-chip companies, including American Express Travel, as Director of Operations & Business Travel, SHOWTIME networks and Kanoo Travel.
Joe holds a BA in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the University of Cairo. He completed executive management post graduate studies at CanfieldUniversity in the UK and speaks both English and Arabic fluently.

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-youssef-joe/

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Chris White has found his destiny. He was meant to be an author and an entrepreneur. He LIVES IN THE TREE, he doesn't just visit.

He attributes this example to his business coach as it defines his journey and his passion. We talk about:

-The encouragement of his wife; "you need to do this."

-Working for the right reason

-Realizing that he was good at sales engineering and finding a need to help others

-Writing a best selling book

More about Chris and his company here:

Chris White is the author of the Amazon best-seller "The Six Habits of Highly Effective Sales Engineers", Co-Founder of Tech Sales Mastery, and host of theLinkedIn Live program Tech Sales Advice (#techsalesadvice).  After spending 15 years as an IT professional, he moved into a technical selling roleand discovered very quickly that he didn’t know anything sales.  He turned that learning experience into the book he published in 2019, and now teaches other high-tech professionals how to make the transition into the rewarding profession of technical sales.

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As a young child, a teacher recognized Frank's intellect and shared with his parent, "he needs different work." He was ready to be challenged more.

Frank Wolfe, CEO of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, continues to challenge himself as a leader and encourages growth for HFTP and it's members.

This interview was conducted live from HFTP's largest conference called HITEC (https://hitec.org) in which professionals enhancing technology for the hospitality industry gather.

We discuss growing up, treating people like they want to be treated, meeting housekeepers and presidents of countries, all while remaining true and authentic to his roots.

He mentors people around the world, shows support for his members, and encourages HFTP to act like a start up by taking risks for growth. Finally, the conversation turns toward the impact and benefits of technology for service. It will allow choices for customers and promote even better service delivery as consumers.

More about Frank Wolfe:

He joined HFTP in March 1991 as the association's director of education and became executive vice president/CEO of HFTP in 1994, becoming one of the youngest association CEOs in North America at the time. As CEO, Wolfe oversees the association’s operations and represents the association worldwide at industry events, on industry boards and committees, and via the news media.

As the spokesperson for HFTP, Wolfe frequently speaks on hospitality finance, technology, social media and travel issues to varied audiences and has presented in more than 25 countries. He is also a regular columnist for Hotel Management and The Boardroom magazines. He has been featured in association, conference and industry publications including Convene magazine, Association Management magazine, MeetingTech Online, CIO Review and Hospitality Upgrade magazine. He has appeared on several television network interviews and programs including CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, TVAsia and Bloomberg. He received CV Magazine's 2019 Corporate Excellence Award for "Most Influential CEO of the Year — Hospitality Finance and Technology."

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Today's guest left a very lucrative business in the salon industry because he knew he could help so many more people. His name is Kelly Cardenas and he shares his story from salon celebrity to motivational speaker.

We discuss:

-cutting his dog's hair, turning the clippers on his buddy, and realizing he could make a living as a hairdresser

-"doing" as a point of desperation as a kid, not from a point of inspiration

-having parents that never cared about "what he did" but rather "how he did it"

-the influence of his mother and pops

-having the permission to try

-Using the structure of culture, vibe, process, procedure, productivity, innovation, and the ability to adapt to expand his business and now sharing with others to enhance theirs

More about Kelly:

Kelly Cardenas is a dynamic force in personal development and entrepreneurship. Host of a top-ranked podcast, the Co-host of Secret Knock, and creator of the Vibe Room, he embodies the art of harnessing the right energy for extraordinary accomplishments. Kelly's bestselling books have inspired and empowered readers to unleash their boundless potential. Being a featured Success a magazine top keynote speaker, he captivates audiences with his magnetic storytelling, impactful insights and unrelenting desire for greatness.Find additional details on his website here.

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Wayne M. Robinson grew up in a community and during the times when neighbors helped out each other. If you HAD a cup of flour, you GAVE a cup of flour.

His mother taught him to always be kind to others. To help others. To give to others. He never forgot these lessons.

Regardless of his past titles, he is the SAME WAYNE.

We talk about his retirement and the value of true friends. He shares, the only thing after my name now is a period, not a title. Only those that care about me as me, now want to stay connected.

He continues to be an Event Strategist, after experiencing a lifetime in the meeting and events industry.

The conversations goes on to discuss vulnerability and the balance between perception and exposure.

He encourages us all to put ourselves first, embrace your values, and align with others (companies and individuals) that share similar thoughts on culture and considerate interactions.

Finally, if you need a hug, his arms are wide open.

If you need a conversation, he has two ears to listen.

If you need a cup, he has a cup to give.

Connect with Wayne M. Robinson on LinkedIn here:

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