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Enjoy this workplace poem by Success Wave host Pat Perry.  The poem may inspire some organizational leaders to think differently about their workplace in 2021 and beyond. The poem was originally published in the News-Herald on Sunday, December 13th as Pat's bi-weekly business column.

Enjoy, thank you for listening and Happy Holidays!

This may be one of the most thought-provoking interviews you will listen to this year!  Pat Perry interviews Marianne Crosley, the President & CEO of the Cleveland Leadership Center.  As you prepare for the New Year, Marianne provides some inspirational and practical ideas that will get you thinking differently!  Leadership opportunities are everywhere and it will be up to each and every one of us to seize opportunities to make positive impacts throughout 2021.

Enjoy this exclusive interview with one of the most successful beings on the planet - Santa Claus!  Despite his busy schedule, Santa took time out with Success Wave host Pat Perry to share his thoughts about the holidays, happiness, success, managing a workforce and how to stay on the Nice List. Insightful, fun and thoughtful, this conversation is one you'll definitely want to check out with some milk and cookies! 

Enjoy and Happy Holidays from the entire Success Wave team.

This is a special edition of the Success Wave podcast.  We are introducing an Audio Column - the audio version of a recent column written by Success Wave host Pat Perry.  Pat is a business and leadership columnist for a large Northeast Ohio newspaper and a regional leadership magazine.  Similar to an audiobook, this audio column allows the content of the column to be heard, providing convenience for those listeners on the go.  Based on listener feedback we may add an Audio Column now and then to the show. Let us know what you think at [email protected].

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Jen Yorko provides an insightful look at baseball operations at the Cleveland Indians Class-A Affiliate Lake County Captains!  COVID-19 may have halted their season, but Jen and her team hit a home run managing through the canceled season and turning lemons into lemonade.  Through Jen's leadership, learn how innovation successfully kept this ball club in the game, with a focus on applying lessons learned in 2021.

In this episode we have a fantastic conversation about virtual meetings with author (Virtual Meetings with Power and Presence) and renowned media expert Kim Foley.  Filled with practical tips and advice we cover:

• Some of the biggest etiquette mistakes people make during virtual meetings,
• How to present the best image of yourself on camera,
• Body language,
• Equipment needed for successful virtual meetings,
• Where you should be looking when speaking on camera,
• What you should wear during virtual meetings,
• The importance of backgrounds and framing, and
• How you can appear more confident on camera.

This may be one of the most important podcast episodes you listen to this year.  Clearly, virtual meetings and conversations are here to stay.  Here is an opportunity to learn and apply easy suggestions, from Kim Foley that will transform the way you look, talk and present on virtual calls. 

Many regard Bill Wills as the most "trusted voice" on the Northeast Ohio airwaves.  His sustained success on the radio and impact in the community is second to none.  During this insightful, lighthearted and inspiring conversation, Bill provides some great stories and thoughts around success and successful people.He is a role model who continues to work on his craft with extraordinary diligence.  

Hope you enjoy this captivating interview with one of the very best professionals in the media!

Enjoy this fast paced, high energy and inspiring conversation with Vitamix President and CEO Dr. Jodi Berg.  Her approach to life and business success is refreshing and perhaps just what we might all need to hear during these challenging days.  So blend yourself a healthy smoothie, sit back and enjoy this Success Wave episode - and during the conversation, Jodi provides a special Success Wave 25% discount and free shipping offer for a brand new Vitamix!

Want to be a successful leader?  It's not difficult, and you already possess all you need to inspire others to follow your lead.  This episode de-mystifies traditional and complicated leadership concepts and distills them into four basic characteristics which you can put into practice today!

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An insightful and common sense conversation about surrounding yourself with key individuals who support your personal and professional success.  Achieving your goals in life is challenging without the right support team.  Check out this episode to find out who these people are and why putting this team together may be the most important task you undertake to attain the life you seek.

An important episode to share with friends and family!