The Action Catalyst

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The Action Catalyst episodes

July 18, 2018 The Energy Pie, with Stan Mabry (Art, Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, Vision, Goal Setting, Nashville)
Stan Mabry is an art seller by day and jiu-jitsu fighter by night.
After dealing privately in New York and a stint at Sotheby’s, Stanford Mabry founded the Nashville, Tennessee gallery in 1987 and has since established Stanford Fine Art as the premier purveyor of historical, Impressionistic and regional art in the Southeast. Works formerly in the collection of Stanford Fine Art have been acquired by various art museums around the world from as far away as the Musee American in Giverny, France, to as close as our local Tennessee State Museum. Stan’s clients know him as an art gallery owner. But what they don’t know is that once the gallery closes for the day, he’s something entirely different — seven-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Stan “The Man” Mabry. On any given night, Stan can be found at Brentwood Jiu-Jitsu, a small training facility. Though in his sixties, Stan shows no signs of slowing down now both in his business or his physical combat.
38 min
July 11, 2018 Leaders Make the Necessary Changes, with Gary Garfield (Company Culture, Leadership, Bridgestone, Auto)
Gary Garfield shares the truly unique insight he gained first practicing law, and then turning around the financial performance of Bridgestone Americas and the organization’s corporate culture. Through his innovative approach to changing the culture of the organization, Garfield changed the focus of the organization, drove innovation and collaboration, and broke down silos. The result: the company pulled out of its marketplace rut. Under Gary’s leadership, the company had record profits each year, grew profits by more than five-fold during his tenure, and outperformed the S&P 500 over that period. Prior to his achievements as the CEO, Gary served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Bridgestone. During that time, he helped the company survive the massive Ford Explorer-Firestone tire recall that started in August 2000. Through this experience, Gary also developed an extraordinary experience in crisis management.
33 min
July 11, 2018 Leaders Make the Necessary Changes, with Gary Garfield (Company Culture, Leadership, Bridgestone, Auto)
Gary Garfield shares the truly unique insight he gained first practicing law, and then turning around the financial performance of Bridgestone Americas and the organization’s corporate culture. Through his innovative approach to changing the culture of the organization, Garfield changed the focus of the organization, drove innovation and collaboration, and broke down silos. The result: the company pulled out of its marketplace rut. Under Gary’s leadership, the company had record profits each year, grew profits by more than five-fold during his tenure, and outperformed the S&P 500 over that period. Prior to his achievements as the CEO, Gary served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Bridgestone. During that time, he helped the company survive the massive Ford Explorer-Firestone tire recall that started in August 2000. Through this experience, Gary also developed an extraordinary experience in crisis management.
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33 min
July 10, 2018 Disruption, Innovation, and Battling Complacency, with Whitney Johnson (Business, Leadership, Executive, Learning)
Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world (Thinkers50), Whitney Johnson is an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption; specifically, a framework which she codifies in the critically acclaimed book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work and the upcoming book Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. (Harvard Business Press, 2018). She is also the author of Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream.
She developed her proprietary framework and diagnostics after having co-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s Clayton Christensen. This framework is complemented by a deep understanding of how executives create and destroy value, having spent nearly a decade as an Institutional Investor ranked equity analyst on Wall Street.
In addition to her work as a speaker and advisor, Whitney is one of Marshall Goldsmith's original cohort of 25 for the #100 Coaches Project, is a coach for Harvard Business School's Executive Education program, frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, is a Linkedin influencer, and hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself Podcast. You can follow her on Twitter at @johnsonwhitney.
Show Highlights:
When you are willing to disrupt yourself as an individual, you're actually able to disrupt as an organization. @johnsonwhitneyCompanies don't actually disrupt; it's the people who do it. @johnsonwhitneyHow do I get my organization to let me disrupt? @johnsonwhitneyIf there is not some intentional piece of your strategy to move your team towards disruption, you are running the risk of extinction. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to build a team, build a company that can manage through change that is innovative. @johnsonwhitneyYour organization is a collection of learning curves. @johnsonwhitneyLearn, leap, repeat. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to know if you, as a company or team, are about to get disrupted, take the pulse of your workforce. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to get those really capable people to continue to be at their best for your organization, give them something new to do with, for you. @johnsonwhitneyIf you feel somewhere deep inside of yourself that you need to try something new and you don't, you will die inside a little. @johnsonwhitneyIf you feel scared or lonely, that is actually the path you want to be on because that's where you are going to see your odds of success be the highest. @johnsonwhitney
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
July 10, 2018 Disruption, Innovation, and Battling Complacency, with Whitney Johnson (Business, Leadership, Executive, Learning)
Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world (Thinkers50), Whitney Johnson is an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption; specifically, a framework which she codifies in the critically acclaimed book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work and the upcoming book Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. (Harvard Business Press, 2018). She is also the author of Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream.
She developed her proprietary framework and diagnostics after having co-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s Clayton Christensen. This framework is complemented by a deep understanding of how executives create and destroy value, having spent nearly a decade as an Institutional Investor ranked equity analyst on Wall Street.
In addition to her work as a speaker and advisor, Whitney is one of Marshall Goldsmith's original cohort of 25 for the #100 Coaches Project, is a coach for Harvard Business School's Executive Education program, frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, is a Linkedin influencer, and hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself Podcast. You can follow her on Twitter at @johnsonwhitney.
Show Highlights:
When you are willing to disrupt yourself as an individual, you're actually able to disrupt as an organization. @johnsonwhitneyCompanies don't actually disrupt; it's the people who do it. @johnsonwhitneyHow do I get my organization to let me disrupt? @johnsonwhitneyIf there is not some intentional piece of your strategy to move your team towards disruption, you are running the risk of extinction. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to build a team, build a company that can manage through change that is innovative. @johnsonwhitneyYour organization is a collection of learning curves. @johnsonwhitneyLearn, leap, repeat. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to know if you, as a company or team, are about to get disrupted, take the pulse of your workforce. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to get those really capable people to continue to be at their best for your organization, give them something new to do with, for you. @johnsonwhitneyIf you feel somewhere deep inside of yourself that you need to try something new and you don't, you will die inside a little. @johnsonwhitneyIf you feel scared or lonely, that is actually the path you want to be on because that's where you are going to see your odds of success be the highest. @johnsonwhitney
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
May 02, 2018 Disruption, Innovation, and Battling Complacency with Whitney Johnson: Episode 242 of The Action Catalyst Podcast
Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world (Thinkers50), Whitney Johnson is an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption; specifically, a framework which she codifies in the critically acclaimed book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work and the upcoming book Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. (Harvard Business Press, 2018). She is also the author of Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream.

She developed her proprietary framework and diagnostics after having co-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s Clayton Christensen. This framework is complemented by a deep understanding of how executives create and destroy value, having spent nearly a decade as an Institutional Investor ranked equity analyst on Wall Street.
In addition to her work as a speaker and advisor, Whitney is one of Marshall Goldsmith's original cohort of 25 for the #100 Coaches Project, is a coach for Harvard Business School's Executive Education program, frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, is a Linkedin influencer, and hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself Podcast. You can follow her on Twitter at @johnsonwhitney.
Show Highlights:

When you are willing to disrupt yourself as an individual, you're actually able to disrupt as an organization. @johnsonwhitney

Companies don't actually disrupt; it's the people who do it. @johnsonwhitney

How do I get my organization to let me disrupt? @johnsonwhitney

If there is not some intentional piece of your strategy to move your team towards disruption, you are running the risk of extinction. @johnsonwhitney

If you want to build a team, build a company that can manage through change that is innovative. @johnsonwhitney

Your organization is a collection of learning curves. @johnsonwhitney

Learn, leap, repeat. @johnsonwhitney

If you want to know if you, as a company or team, are about to get disrupted, take the pulse of your workforce. @johnsonwhitney

If you want to get those really capable people to continue to be at their best for your organization, give them something new to do with, for you. @johnsonwhitney

If you feel somewhere deep inside of yourself that you need to try something new and you don't, you will die inside a little. @johnsonwhitney

If you feel scared or lonely, that is actually the path you want to be on because that's where you are going to see your odds of success be the highest. @johnsonwhitney

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
April 25, 2018 Las Vegas Mass Shooting: Fear, Faith and Commitment, with Officer Bryon Bunitsky (Youth, Guns, Trump, Law Enforcement)
Officer Bryon Bunitsky was among the first officers at the shooter’s hotel room during the October 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was recognized for his bravery by President Donald Trump. After being in the law enforcement for 20 years, Bryon has a passion to impact kids. He feels that if we can reach the kids early, not only can we avoid the criminal justice system but we can create a positive influence on the next generation in our society. He shares his message by speaking in schools. He currently resides in Las Vegas with his wife of 21 years and 4 children. He went to college for music and was a professional musician before choosing law enforcement. He continues to play his guitar in his free time.
Show Highlights:
God puts everybody on this earth for a reason and you need to figure out what it is and do it ultimately. - Officer Bryon BunitskyNo matter how scared you are, no matter what you're facing, you have to just push through. - Officer Bryon BunitskyOur youth can make good choices and push through the scary things in life. They can really make a difference in this world. - Officer Bryon BunitskyIt might not always be comfortable and pleasant, but God always puts heaven on the other side of fear. - Officer Bryon Bunitsky
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!
53 min
April 25, 2018 Las Vegas Mass Shooting: Fear, Faith and Commitment, with Officer Bryon Bunitsky (Youth, Guns, Trump, Law Enforcement)
Officer Bryon Bunitsky was among the first officers at the shooter’s hotel room during the October 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was recognized for his bravery by President Donald Trump. After being in the law enforcement for 20 years, Bryon has a passion to impact kids. He feels that if we can reach the kids early, not only can we avoid the criminal justice system but we can create a positive influence on the next generation in our society. He shares his message by speaking in schools. He currently resides in Las Vegas with his wife of 21 years and 4 children. He went to college for music and was a professional musician before choosing law enforcement. He continues to play his guitar in his free time.
Show Highlights:
God puts everybody on this earth for a reason and you need to figure out what it is and do it ultimately. - Officer Bryon BunitskyNo matter how scared you are, no matter what you're facing, you have to just push through. - Officer Bryon BunitskyOur youth can make good choices and push through the scary things in life. They can really make a difference in this world. - Officer Bryon BunitskyIt might not always be comfortable and pleasant, but God always puts heaven on the other side of fear. - Officer Bryon Bunitsky
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!
53 min
April 23, 2018 Las Vegas Mass Shooting: Fear, Faith and Commitment with Officer Bryon Bunitsky: Episode 241 of The Action Catalyst Podcast
Officer Bryon Bunitsky was among the first officers at the shooter’s hotel room during the October 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was recognized for his bravery by President Donald Trump. After being in the law enforcement for 20 years, Bryon has a passion to impact kids. He feels that if we can reach the kids early, not only can we avoid the criminal justice system but we can create a positive influence on the next generation in our society. He shares his message by speaking in schools. He currently resides in Las Vegas with his wife of 21 years and 4 children. He went to college for music and was a professional musician before choosing law enforcement. He continues to play his guitar in his free time.
Show Highlights:
God puts everybody on this earth for a reason and you need to figure out what it is and do it ultimately. - Officer Bryon Bunitsky

No matter how scared you are, no matter what you're facing, you have to just push through. - Officer Bryon Bunitsky

Our youth can make good choices and push through the scary things in life. They can really make a difference in this world. - Officer Bryon Bunitsky

It might not always be comfortable and pleasant, but God always puts heaven on the other side of fear. - Officer Bryon Bunitsky
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!
53 min
April 18, 2018 Doing Business With Friends of Friends, with David Burkus (Management, Networking, Science, Business)
David Burkus is a best-selling author, an award-winning podcaster, and associate professor of management at Oral Roberts University. His forthcoming book, FRIEND OF A FRIEND, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their networks and build key connections—one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. He is also the author of UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT and THE MYTHS OF CREATIVITY. David is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and his work has been featured in Fast Company, the Financial Times, Inc magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and CBS This Morning.
Show Highlights:
The better strategy is to figure out where am I in this, who am I already connected to, who do I need to be connected to, how can I chart a path from from me to them? @davidburkusYou're already one or two degrees of separation out from everyone that you need to meet and get to know. It's just a matter of knowing what is my path to them and who could introduce me to them? @davidburkusNuture the connections that you already have. @davidburkusAsk this question: who do you know in blank with blank, being whatever industry sector segment that you want to get to know more of? @davidburkusYou will build a better and deeper relationship with someone faster if you're building multiplex ties. @davidburkusHumans are multifaceted creatures. @davidburkusThe way that you build a deeper and stronger relationship with them, is to be multi fascinated by the different elements of them. @davidburkusBe genuinely interested in all of the facets of someone and it will not only pay off, because you get to know them better and as a better human being, they would probably pay off in the long run, even in your career as well. @davidburkusWhat is the community that doesn't exist that needs to exist, that would help your career, help your clients, help people that are doing something similar to you? @davidburkusIf you focus on just adding the value to other people, you win as a byproduct. @davidburkusYou don't necessarily have to be that number one person. @davidburkusWe all have that potential. We just need to pay a little bit more attention to the network that's around us and then respond accordingly. @davidburkus
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

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