Secrets to Win Big With Arjun Sen

Sunil Gupta, M.D. is a nationally recognized retinal surgeon, a successful entrepreneur, and a healthcare pioneer. He thrives on bringing together stakeholders from across the healthcare and business landscape to solve complex challenges and deliver the triple aim of accessible, affordable, and quality patient care.

He is founder and manager of one of the largest retinal practices and research organizations in the United States, Retina Specialty Institute.

He is the co-founder and chief medical officer of USRetina — one of the largest bunkers associations of retina physicians in the United States, a rapidly growing association of more than two hundred member practices representing over $2.5 billion in revenue.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

- Surround yourself with big thinkers.

- Pivot your thoughts around what you want to impact.

- Start somewhere but follow that with bigger thinking.

Divya Shukla is a student of Carnegie Vanguard High School Class of 2022. In the first seventeen years of her life, she has made impact in the lives of others, that make her an emerging leader of tomorrow. Here is a simple example: She had some severe eye challenges while growing up. But instead of just finding a solution for herself with the help of her parents, she worked with the University of Houston Optometry Research, in a role that is offered primarily to graduate students and has published articles like “Behavioral Measures in Myopic and Non-Myopic High”. What impressed me is this young leader does not stop at finding a solution for herself but goes above and beyond to make an impact inn the lives of others around.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Rishon graduated from the Wharton School with a degree in entrepreneurial management. From concert promotion, to co-founding Brick Wall Management, 10x Management and 10x Ascend, he has imbued his passions with purpose.

Rishon’s first book published by HarperCollins Leadership was released in Sept 2020. Game Changer: How To Be 10x in the Talent Economy, reveals the strategies companies and individuals can take to become 10x. 

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Susan Lintonsmith is a business executive with 30 years of leading change and driving results as CEO at Quiznos and Elements Massage, and in leadership positions at Red Robin, WhiteWave Foods, Coca-Cola, and Pizza Hut. 

Susan currently leads the business for AtYourGate, an online food ordering and delivery service for airports, and is a board member for The ONE Group, which operates high end restaurants.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Greg Graber is the CEO and Founder of Heritage Restaurant Brands, the franchisor of 35 restaurants including Huckleberry's Breakfast and Lunch, Cool Hand Luke's Steakhouse and Perko’s Café Grill.

Greg is a results-driven restaurant executive with extensive senior leadership experience. His diverse management portfolio includes Operations, Marketing, Facilities & Construction, Development, Purchasing, HR and New Product Development. Greg has held executive positions for a variety of segments in the restaurant industry including polished casual, family, buffet and casual dining.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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David Williams is CEO of Shelters to Shutters, a national 501 (c) 3 organization that transitions individuals and families from homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by educating and engaging the real estate industry to provide employment and housing opportunities.

David brings has 30 years of experience leading prominent nonprofit organizations. He has had a long career serving in key roles at some of the nation's most-respected non-profits with his most recent position as President & CEO of Genesys Works, a national youth career readiness program. Previous to Genesys Works, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish America. Under Williams' leadership, the organization realized record growth with national office annual revenue more than quadrupling. 

He spent 11 years at Habitat for Humanity International, rising to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer after starting his nonprofit career as Executive Director of the Houston Food Bank.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Rob O’Brien along with his two brothers Bill and Paul founded Floyd’s barbershop in 1999. Today there are over 125 barbershops nationwide. The three brothers pioneered the modern-day barbershop focused on expert cuts and an amplified experience. In my personal interactions with Rob, I have been impressed by his vision and how he connects it to making the brand stronger.  

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Kyle Smith is the CEO and President of Reell Precision Manufacturing where he has led the business successfully over the last 15 years. Kyle did his PhD in solid state chemistry from Brown University and thrives at the intersection of business and science/technology. He always wins by putting himself in positions to work with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams, leading groups to significant accomplishments and doing everything with energy, intensity, and integrity.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Orianne Collins is a globally acclaimed jewelry designer, a lifetime philanthropist and former wife of music legend Phil Collins. Jewelry designed by Orianne are influenced by her heritage and her travels around the world studying various cultures and craftmanship techniques, inspiration imbuing jewelry design with symbolism, color and eclectic elements.

Orianne has made it her purpose in life to encourage people to “Never Give Up,” no matter what happens in life. She wants to show people if they push themselves every day, they can achieve whatever it is that they desire.

Orianne has received the UNICEF Humanitarian Award Clarins in 2005, one of the highest humanitarian awards given for Orianne’s contribution to social causes and impacting the lives of children worldwide. 

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Nigel Travis served as Non-Executive Chairman of the holding company for Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins and previously he served as Chief Executive Officer of Dunkin’ Brands and as Executive Chairman of the Board.

Previously, Nigel served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Papa John’s International and a variety of senior positions with Blockbuster and Burger King.

At present, Nigel serves on the board of directors of Advance Auto Parts and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. He is the author of The Challenge Culture: Why the Most Successful Organizations Run on Pushback. He is also Chairman of Fooda, and Servpro, both private companies and serves as Chairman and Co-Owner of Leyton Orient Football Club, a professional football club in England.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

- Avoid the legacy trap.

- Compromise is never a weak term.

- Recognize inherent conflicts and bridge the conflict.

- Alliances start with doing something together.

- Always have a culture and start by making it positive.

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