Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett

“Your Mindset Is A Miracle Worker”

Join me and my guest Phillip Goldfine (phillipbgoldfine.com), founder of Hollywood Media Bridge, a film and television studio based in Hollywood with over 200 film credits and numerous television series. A winner of numerous awards including an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony, Phil has worked producing films and television for every major film studio and network in Hollywood, including Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, Walt Disney, Sony, MGM, Paramount and Lions Gate Films. Phil has had the great privilege of working with and has relationships with Actors such as Hilary Swank, Katherine Heigl, Jack Black, Jerry O’Connell, Denise Richards, Wesley Snipes, Dolph Lundgren, Ray Liotta, and Val Kilmer.

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“Heart Centered Business”

Join me and my guest Mark Silver, M.Div., Founder of Heart of Business (heartofbusiness.com) where he works with his clients in the realization that “every act of business can be an act of love.” In this fascinating conversation Mark and I explore the concept of marketing as being the process of creating safety and power of building relationships based on care and support. Mark shares his insights on prioritizing and making choices that align with compassion and love. The result being the realization of the profound significance of relationships and the impact they have on the success of a business. Mark's book, Heart-Centered Business: Healing from Toxic Business Culture So Your Small Business Can Thrive, is heartily recommended by me.

Summary

In this conversation, I interview Mark Silver about heart-centered business and the role of compassion and love in business. We discuss the importance of understanding the soul of business and how every act of business can be an act of love. We also explore the concept of marketing as being the process of creating safety and building relationships based on care and support. Mark shares his insights on prioritizing and making choices that align with compassion and love. They emphasize the significance of relationships and the impact they have on the success of a business. Mark's book, 'Heart-Centered Business: Healing from Toxic Business Culture So Your Small Business Can Thrive,' is recommended for further exploration.

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“Motivation vs. Inspiration”

Join me and my guest Johannes Leerink (www.thehiddentransit.com), former president of Sara Lee Benelux and senior executive with Procter & Gamble. We explore the importance of aligning high performance with personal fulfillment and how chasing external goals can lead to a lack of fulfillment. Johannes emphasizes the need to live in the present and find fulfillment in the journey rather than waiting for the achievement of goals. In this inspiring conversation we jump into how he aligns high performance with personal fulfillment as an essential part of creating meaningful and satisfying life. He developed his Hidden Transit Method, a four-month self-learning process, to help individuals navigate transitions and find fulfillment.

Summary

Johannes Leerink, a former president of Sara Lee Benelux and senior executive with Procter & Gamble, shares his journey from success to fulfillment in the world of business. He discusses the importance of aligning high performance with personal fulfillment and how chasing external goals can lead to a lack of fulfillment. Johannes emphasizes the need to live in the present and find fulfillment in the journey rather than waiting for the achievement of goals. He also mentions his work with the Tuhoe tribe in New Zealand and the lessons he has learned from their collective decision-making process. In this conversation, Johannes Lierknecht shares his journey of finding fulfillment and connection through nature and the Maori culture. He emphasizes the importance of coming home to oneself and tapping into the unified field of energy. Johannes discusses his Hidden Transit Method, a four-month self-learning process that helps individuals navigate transitions and find fulfillment. He also highlights the distinction between motivation and inspiration, and how connecting to one's purpose can create a winning team. The conversation concludes with a reminder to be a center of distribution, not accumulation.

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“Integrating IQ and EQ”

Join me and my returning guest Chuck Hogan, Executive Strategist and Co-Founder/Partner at Your Best Life (YBLNow.com). In this conversation, Blaine and Chuck discuss the importance of integrating IQ and EQ to live one's best life. They explore the challenges of making choices based on personal value systems and the impact of polarization in society. They also touch on the scarcity mindset, the need for moral and ethical decision-making, and the importance of unity in a diverse society. The conversation explores the themes of fear, leadership, compromise, personal value systems, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and the pursuit of a worthy ideal. It emphasizes the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and critical thinking in creating a more perfect union. The conversation also touches on the role of emotions, the impact of fear and scarcity, and the need for ethical guidelines in politics. The hosts discuss the need for leaders who are true influencers, capable of co-creating coordinated movement towards a worthy ideal. They also highlight the importance of being a center of distribution and generosity in creating positive change.

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“Soul Of Business In A Digital World”

Join me and my guest Reggie James, founder of London based Digital Clarity (digital-clarity.com), a digital marketing consultancy that advises tech CEOs and CMOs at the intersection of Marketing, Sales and Product. Reggie has over thirty years’ experience in digital marketing and his expertise has grown and developed as digital marketing has advanced. He witnessed the evolution of the business landscape, particularly during the early days of the internet. As one of the pioneers in the digital realm, he played a pivotal role in shaping business models that are now commonplace in our digital-driven world. Reggie shares insights on the impact of technology on human relationships and the search for authenticity in a tech-driven world.

Our conversation covers topics related to technology, business, and the intersection of digital marketing and human connection. We discuss the concept of the 'soul of business' and its relevance in the digital age. Reggie shares insights on the impact of technology on human relationships and the search for authenticity in a tech-driven world. The conversation explores the impact of technology on human connection, the soul of business, and the essence of sustainable success. It delves into the challenges of change, the importance of authenticity, and the need for human connection in a digital world.

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“Igniting Minds, Embracing Hearts, Piquing Curiosity”

Join me and my guest April Chavez, founder and CEO of Driven Livin’ (drivenlivin.com) and host of The Wellness Driven Life Show as we discusses the importance of aligning the spiritual, intellectual, and physical aspects of life. Drawing on her career in Law Enforcement and her personal experience with lupus she shares how she refused to let either experience define her, highlighting the power of agency and not allowing external circumstances determine one's truth. April emphasizes the need to slow down and sip life slowly in order to reduce stress and create a more fulfilling life. She also discusses the role of imagination and curiosity in living a wellness-driven life. For our listeners April offers a FREE eBook called The Seven Reasons to Hug Yourself as a tool for self-care and stress reduction.

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“Failure…A Catalyst For Personal Growth ”

Join me and my guest Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair at BakerDonelson (BakerDonelson.com), one of the oldest (130 years) law firms in the country. Tim leads over 1,300 individuals in 23 offices across the Southeastern US. A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a nonprofit called Everybody Leads (everybodyleads.org), focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leadership skills and confidence to better lead themselves, lead others, and lead in the community. As a self-professed “leadership junkie”, Tim’s journey as a leader began 30-years ago as a young lawyer after disappointing a boss with an epic failure. The boss challenged Tim (after significant yelling and tough love!) by saying he saw Tim as a strong young leader who needed to recognize that he was a leader, and step up to own his work, his career, and his ambitions. BTW, the “Baker” in the firm’s name refers to Senator Howard Baker who was also President Reagan’s Chief of Staff.

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“RIGHT AWAY WELLNESS”

Join me and my guest Steve Welch, CEO and Co-Founder of Restore Hyper Wellness (www.restore.com), the largest direct-to-consumer retail wellness company in the U.S. with over 230 studios. While exploring the evolution of the healthcare system and the shift towards preventative care Steve shares his journey in the wellness industry and the mission of his company to help people live longer and healthier lives. Restore: The Life-Changing Power of Right-Away Wellness is his new book, and we unbundle its focus on the concept of right away wellness, which emphasizes taking action to improve one's health and well-being in the present moment. Steve  explains that the book is centered around nine elements of hyper wellness, including community and connection, sleep, cold therapy, heat therapy, IV therapy, oxygen, hydration, nutrition, and movement. It’s a truly fascinating conversation!

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“CULTURAL AGILITY - A META COMPETENCY”

Join me and my guest Paula Caligiuri, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Skiilify (www.skiilify.com). Paula is a Fellow in both the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Academy of International Business.  We unbundle the notion of cultural agility and its importance in the business world. We explore its impact on strategic plans, the role of leaders in facilitating cultural agility, and the connection between cultural agility and the soul of business. Paula defines cultural agility as an individual's ability to comfortably and effectively work in different contexts and with people from different cultures. Cultural agility is a meta competency that can be developed through various sub-competencies such as tolerance for ambiguity, resilience, curiosity, humility, and relationship building. Soft skills, often referred to as 'squishy,' are actually hard skills that require effort and development. Cultural agility is crucial for effective leadership and influencing others.

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“YOUR BEST LIFE NOW”

Join me and my guest Chuck Hogan, founder and managing partner at Your Best Life (www.yblnow.com) and former senior trainer at Tony Robbins. Chuck and I discusses the importance of living a fulfilling life and the role of relationships in achieving that. He emphasizes the need to shift from surviving to thriving and the power of mindset and heart set in creating a best life. The importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the practice of forgiveness is part of the process of designing a life that works. We delve into the idea that we are responsible for continuously designing the experiences we have and the role of relationships in shaping our identity. Our conversation also touches on the power of perception and the impact of our focus on our experiences including the connection between suffering and attachment and living our best life. Simply, you can do your best and not be your best. If you are being your best, you will always do your best.

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