Onward Nation

Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the website, which includes a job board, a blog, and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management. Mac also hosts a weekly podcast called, "Find Your Dream Job" and is the author of the new book, "Land Your Dream Job Anywhere."

• Proven strategies for success in every industry
• How to decide what to say "yes" and "no" to every day
• Habits that will shorten your path to success
• Using systems to manage the most important aspects of your business
• Letting go of people so you can find those with the right fit
• Creating hiring systems to know exactly who you need
• Relying on your plans to take you through to success

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @mac_prichard
• Website: www.macslist.org
• Book and free book chapter: www.macslist.org/onwardnation
• Website: www.prichardcommunications.com

David Covey is co-author of the new book, "Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success." David is also the 3rd son of Stephen R. Covey, author of the groundbreaking book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." David served as the chief operating officer of FranklinCovey and later left to start his own company called SMCOV. SMCOV works with the best intellectual property content experts on the planet and helps distributes their content globally through licensees. David loves working with impactful IP and setting up distribution systems around the globe.

• The purpose of the book that David co-authored, "Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success"
• Traps that are keeping us from success in our life
• The importance of having a shared vision for your relationship/marriage
• Learning to say no so you can say yes to the things that you value the most
• The killer trap of growth & transformation
• The four aspects of our career that we should be 100% satisfied in
• The difference between primary & secondary greatness
• How David defines success
• How anybody can change the trajectory of their life at any stage of their life
• How differentiating yourself by defining your voice can help you move onward to the next level
• What separates the successful entrepreneurs from the unsuccessful entrepreneurs

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-m-r-covey-10410239
• Twitter: @davidmrcovey
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrapTales
• Book: "Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success"

John Dame is a business strategist who has built a reputation for insightful evaluation, planning, and a passion for driving results — all of which have grown his involvement with companies and organizations internationally as an executive coach and leadership development facilitator for senior teams. John understands the risks, challenges, and opportunities facing both seasoned and emerging CEOs, and guides leaders as a Vistage Chair for executive peer groups. John is also focused on the role of purpose in business and the new challenge of transitioning toward a millennial-based workforce. So in 2015, he introduced an annual business conference called "EVOLUTION" and focused on implementing purpose-driven leadership.

• The biggest issue impacting business today
• The importance of establishing your vital priorities every day
• Why you need to slow down to speed up
• Why you need to stay in the moment and stay focused when talking with someone
• Why having self-awareness is a critical skill to master
• The value of working on something immediately, even if it's difficult
• Why the vision needs to be defined, clear, and in line with the purpose
• Taking time to define roles and behaviors from people that you want to see in your organization
• Being aware of how you show up as a leader

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.damemanagementstrategies.com
• Website: www.evolutionconference.org
• Website: www.johndame.com

Gabrielle Taylor is the author of the book, "LEGACY OF WISDOM", where she blends practical scientific research and multi-generational family stories to provide a look into what the word "wisdom" truly means, how we can develop it, and most importantly, how we can pass it on. Gabrielle also leads a strategic management consultancy based in Littleton, Colorado.

• The benefits of using 30 minutes of quiet time in the morning to center & focus yourself for the day ahead
• How to lessen the impact of feeling overwhelmed
• Keeping hydration and nutrition front of mind every day
• A challenging time for Gabrielle, what she learned, and how that affected her business
• How being open to change is critical in business today
• The power of racing towards what you fear the most
• A powerful lesson in grace and accountability that Gabrielle received from one of her mentors
• Why you need to listen to the market and be responsive
• Why layoffs should be the last thing that happens when things are going bad in an organization
• Why you need to be checking in with employees at all levels

• Twitter: @legacyofwisdom7
• Website: LegacyOfWisdom.zone

Angela Ficken is a psychotherapist in Boston. She began her career as a senior clinical social worker at McLean Hospital and was a primary therapist for college students at Harvard University before moving into private practice. Angela's primary interests are working with young adults who have OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety-related concerns. She is also a contributor to the HuffingtonPost.com.

• What OCD is and how it manifests itself
• How Angela uses her online calendar to help her stay organized & tackle her daily priorities
• The value of asking yourself the question "What's next?
• How Angela uses reflection as a coping strategy
• How having a good, healthy coping strategy can help business owners thrive today
• The importance of having a life outside of the office
• Examples of healthy coping skills to use when you're feeling stressed
• The best advice that Angela received from one of her mentors
• Surrounding yourself with people who will both challenge you & have your back

• Website: progresswellness.com
• Email: [email protected]

Dr. Hans Finzel is a successful author, speaker and trusted authority in the field of leadership. For 20 years, he served as President of international non-profit at WorldVenture and worked in over 65 countries. Hans speaks, writes, and teaches practical leadership based on real world experience. He has written 10 books, including his latest book entitled, "Top Ten Ways To Be A Great Leader". Hans has trained leaders on five continents and his books have been translated into over 20 languages. Today, Hans serves as President of HDLeaders and teaches and speaks globally on all things leadership.

• Why the most important thing is what you learn – not what you're born with
• The value of understanding what part of the day is your most productive time of day
• Managing accessibility by using the philosophy of 'yes, no or later'
• Hans' new book, "Top Ten Ways to Be A Great Leader" & why he wanted to go deeper into the topic
• Some of the essential skills that can help you to become a better leader
• The two most important words in a leader's vocabulary
• Caring more about the good of your team than your own enrichment
• The one quality that is most important for a good leader
• How emotional intelligence better determines your success than your IQ
• A tool used to help leaders get feedback from their team on how they're doing
• One of the most powerful things you can do to develop people

• Website: www.hansfinzel.com
• New Book: "Top Ten Ways to Be a Great Leader"
• All of Hans Finzel's Books: www.hansfinzel.com/my-books

Sharon Spano has a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems. She is an author, corporate business strategist, workforce expert, professional speaker, and former radio host of WorkSmart Live. Sharon empowers business leaders and entrepreneurs to maximize performance, improve employee engagement, and increase bottom-line results. She is also a Certified Professional Integral Coach dedicated to helping others adopt new paradigms about time and money so that they can step into radical abundance in every area of their lives. And her latest book is being released in August and entitled, "The Pursuit of Time and Money: Step Into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful Prosperous Life."

• Sharon's new book, "The Pursuit of Time and Money: Step Into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful Prosperous Life" & what inspired her to write it
• How moderate scarcity & moderate abundance can look very much alike
• How our story lines that we grew up with are impacting the choices we make today
• Balancing letting go & learning from the systems of the past
• How stepping into radical abundance can help you to embrace a meaningful life of joy & prosperity
• A moment that Sharon realized she was not in service to the person, but rather to the larger system
• How seeing something without judging it can help you open up your eyes to see what's not visible
• The importance of becoming a student of human behavior
• Tapping into coaching or mentoring to help you develop and move to the next level
• Honoring what you have & paying attention to how you use your resources

• Website: sharonspano.com
• Book: "The Pursuit of Time and Money"

Misty is the founder, president, and energized force behind More Than Just Great Dancing. Her mantra that drives her and her team is "We don't teach kids to make great dancers, we teach dance to make great kids."

Misty's studio is frequently recognized as one of the best in the dance studio industry. Her Performance Companies have performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, on Carnival Cruise Lines, and at Walt Disney World. Misty is a sought after mentor, speaker, and the author of the rock solid awesome new book "One Small Yes."

If you haven't listened to, studied, and applied all Misty shared during our first interview…I highly encourage you to add Episode 80 to your list of vital priorities.

• Misty's new book "One Small Yes" & what inspired her to write it
• Why it's harder to stay successful rather than become successful
• Creating a focal point for your day by asking yourself the question, "Will I be proud of the decisions I've made?"
• How Misty defines success
• Strategies to help you push through fear & keep moving forward
• The value of being open to receiving feedback
• Strategies to become a better mentor
• One of the biggest misconceptions of building a community or a 'tribe'
• Taking the time to reflect on what getting to the next level means to you
• The importance of keeping both passion & priorities in focus

• Website: mistylown.com
• Book: "One Small Yes"

Rick Cesari is the Founder and CEO of Cesari Media — one of the top brand building and response generating agencies in North America. Rick has been a pioneer in the direct response industry since the early 90s and has used brand response techniques to build many iconic brands. Products like The Juiceman, Sonicare, The George Foreman Grill, and OxiClean. Rick has helped companies like GoPro grow from a startup to over $1 billion in sales. He is the author of two books with his latest entitled, "Building Billion Dollar Brands." Rick's latest venture is "Cesari Ignite" where his team helps business owners and CEOs on create strategies, structure, and accelerated growth for their businesses.

• What makes authentic storytelling a powerful marketing technique
• One of the first things Rick does when he's trying to market a new product
• The best salesperson for your product/service
• A challenging time that taught Rick to never give up
• How distribution channels have changed over time but the basic elements of branding & marketing have stayed the same
• Five keys to building a great brand
• The power of shifting the focus from the features to the benefits when marketing
• The Golden Rule of branding
• Why you need to move on if the marketplace isn't responding to your product/service
• The importance of learning from other people's experiences

• Website: www.cesariignite.com
• Website: www.cesariignite.com/branding
• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rickcesaridrtv

Adam Hudson is a serial entrepreneur who has built several multi-million dollar companies in both Australia and the United States. Adam is an Amazon thought leader & has been featured in Sky Business News, the Brian Tracy show, Eventual Millionaire Podcast, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, WebRetailer.com, Inc.com, and Newsweek. He currently owns an Amazon marketing services firm, a homewares brand (that sells its products exclusively through Amazon into more than 30 countries), and Reliable Education, an online education company where they teach how to build profitable Amazon businesses and generate reliable income streams.

• Two of the biggest issues for online entrepreneurs
• The fundamental tenets that Adam teaches people about building a business on Amazon
• Renewing your mind with meditation
• The value of keeping the saying "Nothing in life is permanent" front of mind
• A moment that taught Adam that he had to either make a decision to step up or continue to make excuses
• Mastering the skill of objectivity
• Focusing on solving the problem & not on creating the next big thing
• Why gratitude is an incredibly powerful ingredient in building a successful business
• The importance of becoming aware of your repeating thoughts
• Why you need to have a clear set of standards for your business
• A great question that we should all be asking in our businesses

• Website: www.reliable.education
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReliableEducationAcademy
• Free Amazon Training Course: online.reliable.education/free-amazon-training-course