Are leaders supposed to be more or less emotional than their staff? Why should they take the rap for someone else’s error? On this week’s episode of “Smashing the Plateau” you’ll hear from leadership expert Joanne Rogovin, who gives us the details on what effective leadership looks like. Joanne is a titan in the exploding[...]

Vivek Tiwary refers to illustrious manager Brian Epstein, the so-called “Fifth Beatle,” as his historical mentor. He uses Epstein’s tenure with the legendary rock band as a model for every aspect of his business, and the result has been a wave of successes. On “Smashing the Plateau” you’ll hear Vivek discuss the importance of choosing…

Vivek Tiwary refers to illustrious manager Brian Epstein, the so-called “Fifth Beatle,” as his historical mentor. He uses Epstein’s tenure with the legendary rock band as a model for every aspect of his business, and the result has been a wave of successes. On “Smashing the Plateau” you’ll hear Vivek discuss the importance of choosing[...]

In recent years, the term “business values” has lost a lot of its meaning, which makes running a business according to yours harder than ever. That’s where Gary Ireland comes in. An attorney by trade, Gary has made a career out of standing up for those who need protection the most. This episode focuses on…

In recent years, the term “business values” has lost a lot of its meaning, which makes running a business according to yours harder than ever. That’s where Gary Ireland comes in. An attorney by trade, Gary has made a career out of standing up for those who need protection the most. This episode focuses on[...]

Steven Gurowitz is a model of how to dominate an industry by doing the opposite of what’s usually done. Starting out as a self-described “New Yorker of humble beginnings,” Steven G. went on to found one of the biggest interior design firms in the country. No matter what field you’re in, this interview will reveal…

Steven Gurowitz is a model of how to dominate an industry by doing the opposite of what’s usually done. Starting out as a self-described “New Yorker of humble beginnings,” Steven G. went on to found one of the biggest interior design firms in the country. No matter what field you’re in, this interview will reveal[...]

Richard Laermer built his career on the universal truth that all businesses need to get noticed. Lately, he’s had to deal with the reality that how to make that happen has completely changed. In this interview, we talk about why the old saying “there’s no such thing as bad publicity” has become obsolete and what’s…

Richard Laermer built his career on the universal truth that all businesses need to get noticed. Lately, he’s had to deal with the reality that how to make that happen has completely changed. In this interview, we talk about why the old saying “there’s no such thing as bad publicity” has become obsolete and what’s[...]

Bill Bryan has had a whirlwind career in which he has been a psychologist, soldier, entrepreneur, consultant, and advocate for quality education. The one constant that has tied his many diverse ventures today has been the study of leadership. In this interview, Bill discusses the concept of leadership from a very different perspective. Topics include……