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The Action Catalyst
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The Action Catalyst episodes
- Keeping a Positive Attitude, with Mac Anderson (Part 2 of 2) (Kindness, Inspiration, Purpose, Travel)
Mac Anderson is the founder of Inspire Kindness, as well as Simple Truths and Successories, Inc., the leader in designing and marketing products for motivation and recognition.
These companies, however, are not the first success stories for Mac. He was also the founder and CEO of McCord Travel, the largest travel company in the Midwest, and part owner and vice president of sales and marketing for Orval Kent Food Company, the country’s largest manufacturer of prepared salads.
His accomplishments in these unrelated industries provide some insight into his passion when speaking to many corporate audiences on a variety of topics, including leadership, motivation, and team building. Mac has authored or co-authored twenty-five books that have sold more than four million copies.
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This episode is brought to you by Inspire Kindness.
Inspire Kindness
47 min - Keeping a Positive Attitude with Mac Anderson (Part 2 of 2): Episode 260 of the Action Catalyst PodcastMac Anderson is the founder of Simple Truths and Successories, Inc., the leader in designing and marketing products for motivation and recognition.These companies, however, are not the first success stories for Mac. He was also the founder and CEO of McCord Travel, the largest travel company in the Midwest, and part owner and vice president of sales and marketing for Orval Kent Food Company, the country's largest manufacturer of prepared salads.His accomplishments in these unrelated industries provide some insight into his passion when speaking to many corporate audiences on a variety of topics, including leadership, motivation, and team building. Mac has authored or co-authored twenty-five books that have sold more than four million copies.Show Highlights:You've got to learn to manage your attitude. -Mac AndersonOne of the keys to managing your attitude is to reinforce the positive. -Mac AndersonIf you're a leader of a team, the minute you're down, they're going to be doubly down. -Mac AndersonFirst of all, you have to believe in what you're doing, so you need a purpose and a mission to believe in. -Mac AndersonBelief fuels passion. -Mac AndersonWhen you're hiring someone, you have to look at two things: 1. Are they talented at what they do? 2. Do they have the right attitude? If they don't, they'll pull people down. -Mac AndersonOne of the greatest qualities of a leader is the willingness to listen and ask questions. -Mac AndersonThe key to listening is wanting to hear. -Mac AndersonSo many times, it's the one degree that separates the good from the great. -Mac AndersonHaving a 212 mindset makes it very difficult to just coast [through life]. -Mac AndersonCompanies don't succeed; people do. -Mac AndersonMac's closing thoughts: To make the world a better place, we need to make it a little kinder. Not only will you feel better, but everyone you touch will feel better too. [Dan suggests]: Listen to the song, "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!46 min
- Reinforcing the Positive, with Mac Anderson (Part 1 of 2) (Kindness, Inspiration, Purpose, Travel)Mac Anderson is the founder of Inspire Kindness, as well as Simple Truths and Successories, Inc., the leader in designing and marketing products for motivation and recognition.These companies, however, are not the first success stories for Mac. He was also the founder and CEO of McCord Travel, the largest travel company in the Midwest, and part owner and vice president of sales and marketing for Orval Kent Food Company, the country’s largest manufacturer of prepared salads.His accomplishments in these unrelated industries provide some insight into his passion when speaking to many corporate audiences on a variety of topics, including leadership, motivation, and team building. Mac has authored or co-authored twenty-five books that have sold more than four million copies.43 min
- Reinforcing the Positive, with Mac Anderson (Part 1 of 2) (Kindness, Inspiration, Purpose, Travel)
Mac Anderson is the founder of Inspire Kindness, as well as Simple Truths and Successories, Inc., the leader in designing and marketing products for motivation and recognition.
These companies, however, are not the first success stories for Mac. He was also the founder and CEO of McCord Travel, the largest travel company in the Midwest, and part owner and vice president of sales and marketing for Orval Kent Food Company, the country’s largest manufacturer of prepared salads.
His accomplishments in these unrelated industries provide some insight into his passion when speaking to many corporate audiences on a variety of topics, including leadership, motivation, and team building. Mac has authored or co-authored twenty-five books that have sold more than four million copies.
Mentioned in this episode:
This episode is brought to you by Inspire Kindness.
Inspire Kindness
43 min - Rhythm of Success with Freddie Ravel: Episode 258 of The Action Catalyst PodcastFreddie Ravel is the GRAMMY-nominated Keynote Maestro who combines his expertise for business breakthroughs and virtuoso piano performances with a clear and concise application of music’s communicative and scientific powers to inspire, ignite and lift the minds, hearts, and potential of audiences around the world.Backed by number one hits and collaborative successes with Madonna, Earth, Wind and Fire, Prince, and Carlos Santana to leading the teams of J Lo, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lady Gaga, the #1 charting keyboard artist and composer is the Founder of “scOre,” a worldwide program that delivers customized peak performance experiences to reveal how the structure of music enhances leadership, innovation, and productivity for entrepreneurs to major corporations alike.Dubbed the “Keynote Maestro” by the City of Los Angeles, Ravel received the city’s Award of Recognition for creating a music-based system to “renew the national and international economy” while his film, television, radio, and recording credits include CBS, FOX, CW, Universal, iHeart, and XM Sirius. Straddling sectors across Media, Tech, Healthcare and Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Communications, Social Impact, and Financial Services, clients refer to him as “the ideal balance of Entertainment and Content.” These include IBM, Toyota, Red Bull, NASA, Apple, Blue Cross, Google, and Citi where he continues to serve as a captivating access point through which to transform corporations, education, entertainment, and the human condition.Show Highlights:You’ve got to have a sense of timing and tempo when you’re executing leadership and teams. -Freddie RavelA drummer, in the business sense, is a respect for time. -Freddie RavelHow are you using your goals as a leader, the people you work with, the community you work with–the harmony–to make sure that you are managing your time? -Freddie RavelThe inability to execute things in sync, with a good pacing, with good timing, leads to a score that never gets realized. That leads to failure. -Freddie RavelWe have to be completely involved with each other, in the moment, at the same time. Synchronized with each other. That is what a great team does when they’re having success in the business world. -Freddie RavelI’m interested in helping my fellow man and woman grow. I’m not interested in stagnation. -Freddie Ravel[In response to: how do you avoid coasting?] Variety is the spice of life. We’re ultimately here to help each other. -Freddie RavelI always tell people: May you always sing your melody, listen for harmony, dance to your rhythm, and celebrate the great score called YOU. -Freddie Ravel“Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your calling.” -AristotleFreddie’s closing thoughts: I don’t think you can get out of bed with a smile on your face if you’re just living for yourself! You can’t be looking at the proverbial mirror. You have to be looking through the eyes of other people; “the light in me recognizes the light in you.” Every moment is such a privilege to have a chance to look through the eyes of other people.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!56 min
- More with Moore: Freddie Ravel, Episode 258
More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests.
In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 258, with Freddie Ravel, the GRAMMY-nominated "Keynote Maestro".
7 min - CLIP: Playing with Earth, Wind, & Fire
Virtuoso piano player, performer, and composer Freddie Ravel recalls playing with and serving as musical director to Earth, Wind, and Fire during their heyday.
Catch Freddie's full interview in Episode 258 of The Action Catalyst.
2 min - Rhythm of Success, with Freddie Ravel (Music, Piano, Business, Leadership)
Freddie Ravel is the GRAMMY-nominated Keynote Maestro who combines his expertise for business breakthroughs and virtuoso piano performances with a clear and concise application of music’s communicative and scientific powers to inspire, ignite and lift the minds, hearts, and potential of audiences around the world.
Backed by number one hits and collaborative successes with Madonna, Earth, Wind and Fire, Prince, and Carlos Santana to leading the teams of J Lo, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lady Gaga, the #1 charting keyboard artist and composer is the Founder of “scOre,” a worldwide program that delivers customized peak performance experiences to reveal how the structure of music enhances leadership, innovation, and productivity for entrepreneurs to major corporations alike.
Dubbed the “Keynote Maestro” by the City of Los Angeles, Ravel received the city’s Award of Recognition for creating a music-based system to “renew the national and international economy” while his film, television, radio, and recording credits include CBS, FOX, CW, Universal, iHeart, and XM Sirius. Straddling sectors across Media, Tech, Healthcare and Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Communications, Social Impact, and Financial Services, clients refer to him as “the ideal balance of Entertainment and Content.” These include IBM, Toyota, Red Bull, NASA, Apple, Blue Cross, Google, and Citi where he continues to serve as a captivating access point through which to transform corporations, education, entertainment, and the human condition.
56 min - Networking and Cultivating Relationships with Dr. Ivan Misner: Episode 257 of The Action Catalyst PodcastDr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985, the organization now has over 8,400 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated 9.1 million referrals resulting in $13.1 billion dollars’ worth of business for its members.Dr. Misner’s PhD is from the University of Southern California. He is a New York Times bestselling author who has written 22 books. He is also a columnist for Entrepreneur.com and has been a university professor as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of La Verne.Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by CNN and one of the “Top Networking Experts” by Forbes, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world. He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including CNN, the BBC and The Today Show on NBC.Among his many awards, he has been named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Red Cross and was recently the recipient of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award. He is also proud to be the Co-Founder of the BNI Charitable Foundation. He and his wife, Elisabeth, are now “empty nesters” with three adult children. Oh, and in his spare time, he is also an amateur magician and a black belt in karate.Show Highlights:Listen for the language of referrals. -Dr. Misner“I can’t,” “I need,” “I want,” and “I don’t know” are all phrases that indicate a referral is coming. -Dr. MisnerReferrals are very powerful. When I refer you, I give a little bit of my reputation away. -Dr. MisnerThe foundation of everything I teach is based on a concept I call: VCP. Visibility, credibility, profitability. -Dr. MisnerThe number one mistake [with referrals] is what I call the networking disconnect, which is asking for the business too quickly. -Dr. MisnerThe people who are more relational in their networking are more successful than those who are transactional. -Dr. MisnerBe a good interviewer. A good networker has two ears and one mouth and they should use them both proportionately. -Dr. MisnerYou can make a good living while serving a greater good. -Dr. MisnerI may not be able to make a world of difference, but I can make a difference in the world. And I do that by just one step at a time. -Dr. MisnerDr. Misner’s closing thoughts: Success is the uncommon application of common knowledge. Why accept mediocrity when excellence is an option? One of the ways to get away from mediocrity is to focus on the fundamentals and improve them every single day. Don’t be chasing bright shiny objects.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!49 min
- More with Moore: Dr. Ivan Misner, Episode 257
More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests.
In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 257, with Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Business Network International.
6 min
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