The Dov Barron Show

On this episode we examine generations, and our biases across: Boomers, GenX’ers, Millennial’s and a group you may be unfamiliar with who are changing everything… they are “Second-Wave Millennials”

Stay tuned…you are about to be riveted!

Generational challenges abound in parenting, in teaching, in managing and in leadership.

All to often in working with Boomer and GenX leaders I hear them talk about Millennials in less than complimentary terms:

Saying things like: They have no work ethic. They’re not loyal, they’re entitled, They’re spoilt brats who want to be entertained and have no respect for those who’ve paid their dues.

So how can we as leaders find a way to put aside our generational biases, to get the best out of ourselves and tap into the potential of younger generations?

Well stay tunes because our guest is Warren Wright, he’s a leading authority on generations and author of “Second-Wave Millennials”: Tapping the Potential of America’s Youth. He is Founder and CEO of Second Wave Learning, whose mission is to prepare the next generation of leaders for tomorrow's challenges. Warren Wright is a guy with what is possibly the most impressive resume I’ve ever come across. He is a leading authority generations and author of Second-Wave Millennials: Tapping the Potential of America’s Youth. He is Founder and CEO of Second Wave Learning, whose mission is to prepare the next generation of leaders.

Warren started in radio and television advertising sales, and then in 1997, co-founded Jobfinder.com, which was sold in 2000. He then went on to become Managing Partner at Gallup, where his division provided polling results on Iraqi citizens for the U.S. Army during the Iraq war. It was at Gallup that he conferenced with world leaders such as Tony Blair, Shimon Peres, and Mohammad Khatami as part of a global effort to reconcile religious and political differences to promote world peace through the Co-Exist Foundation, a UK Charity founded by Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel with inspiration from his good friend Bono.

On this episode we dive into:

Second-Wave Millennials...Who are they and why should you care?
Global data points and how most of what we think we know or expect is dead wrong!
How we are in a very predictable crisis period, that gave raise to strong man politics
How most of what we need to learn is held by those we ignore the most
Why Second Wave Millennials were so supportive of an old guy...Bernie Sanders
What's the difference between first and second wave Millennials
How Second Wave Millennials are more conventional than the previous two generations.
Why they are more serious and use far less drugs, and have far sex than previous generations.
Who are the fading pragmatists
Why Second Wave Millennials have a completely different time horizon than previous youth
How Millennials deal with "Facts" Vs "Opinions"
We look at whether there will be a backlash to the Trump era...will there be a "Blue Wave"?

and so much more...

In 2011, Warren began a partnership with author and economist Neil Howe, who coined the term “Millennials”. Wright worked with Howe to build two companies—LifeCourse Associates, and Saeculum (pronounced say-cue-lum) Research, both using the knowledge of generational theory for research and consulting. Warren is an accomplished public speaker, keynoting frequently at conferences and corporate events about the impact of generations in the workplace and society at large.

To find out more about Warren Wright: http://secondwavelearning.com

Can we take homeless people and turn them into entrepreneurs…while helping save the planet?

The shift toward socially responsible organization is changing the way we do business, but does that mean we have to sacrifice profits or can having a a business that puts social responsibility at the forefront become more profitable?

Well our guest on this episode is David Katz has a resume that proves conscious capitalism is not only possible it is The Way moving forward.

"We Have the Opportunity to Choose Who Our Children's Parents Will Be!" ~David Katz

Salt magazine named David as one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs

He is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health.

Recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia community award.

A Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen.

David is the founder and CEO of The Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic.

Global partners include IBM, Shell Energy, Henkel and Marks & Spencer’s.

His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition.

David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including Forbes, Time Magazine, Fast Company and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in an award-\winning documentary and starred in an international reality television show. David is a steward of the earth and a champion for the poor.

In this very intimate episode we sincerely look at:

What's undeniable about the fact that we are creating the fastest rate of extinction ever, and how we can change that right now!
Why when it comes to cleaning up the oceans...we have it backwards!
How to empowering the poor to transcend poverty
Why he created a bank for everyone including: the homeless!
Why business can be a transcendent experience
Why (and how) saving the planet can become bipartisan

and much more...

To find out more about David Katz and Plastic Bank: http://PlasticBank.com

Why is it that when it costs US $550 Billion a year in lost productivity haven’t we found a workable solution for disengagement? How can we break through to see our own blind spots, crush the mundane and re-engage at an even higher level? Well stay tuned because we are about to find out! Our guest on this episode is Jason Treu ( pronounced Troy) Jason Treu is an executive coach who works with corporate executives and seven figure entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential, performance, build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDx Wilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he is the host of the Executive Breakthroughs podcast which brings game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns. More about Jason Treu: http://www.jasontreu.com

Can you use your Confidence Super Powers for good?

Imposter Syndrome; it's rampant with high level executives.

But is there a way to rapidly rewire your subconscious mind and go from feeling like an imposter to having confidence as a super power… particularly if you’re a women?

Well our guest on this episode is: Michele Molitor and she says: ABSOLUTELY!

Michele Molitor is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc.,

Michele works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to your success.

Her unique Rapid RewiringTM approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology and Rapid Transformational Therapy, to help catalyze shifts in your thinking, and eliminate mental/emotional blocks and rapidly rewire your brain for greater confidence and success, enhancing your capacity as a leader, to build high performing teams and increase bottom line results.

Michele Molitor is a nationally recognized speaker, certified executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner

She the coauthor of, “Breakthrough Healing” and her articles have appeared on CNN, SelfGrowth, Lifehack and The Mogul Mom. She speaks at various leadership conferences nationwide .

She’s an Executive Confidence Coach & Rapid Rewire Expert.

On this show we'll speak about

How women leaders quietly suffer from a lack of confidence and the toll it takes on their career & their health.
How Confidence and Emotional Intelligence is more important than competence in your work as a leader in your field.
Taking an inside-out approach to harness the power of your subconscious mind
How to come back from a devastating blow to your self-esteem and confidence
and more

To find out more about Michele Molitor: https://www.nectarconsulting.com

On this episode we'll be taking an insider look at how the (other) F-word limits leadership…

Life, leadership and excellence are Not a sprint but rather a marathon… In fact the truth is that oftentimes it will seem more like an ultra-marathon, but what is the difference between those who keep going when the going gets tough, and then tougher, verses those “seemingly” strong folks who give up?

Moreover, how can you find the inner fuel to keep competing at the highest level, removing whatever your inner governor is to excel in ways you’ve only dreamed of?

Well stay tuned our guest today is:Karen Brown

Karen Brown is an unconscious mind expert in the field of leadership and professional performance.

She is a world-class ultra-endurance athlete, who competed in one of the toughest races in the world and finished.

Karen Brown has combined her experience as an IronMan World Championship competitor with scientifically proven coaching techniques, into a program designed to help leaders ‘UN-LIMIT THEIR BELIEFS and excel in ways they’ve only dreamed of.

In fact the title of her book is: Unlimiting your beliefs.

On this episode we'll discus:

Competing in the Ironman World Championships as an amateur athlete

How to elevate your leadership using the unconscious mind

Developing Impulse control

To find out more about Karen Brown: www.VelocityLeadershipConsulting.com/leadloyal

Leadership and entrepreneurship can steal your health but what you can do about it?

If you are a leader in any capacity you know the demands of being a leader can sometimes be overwhelming.

So many things can end up on the back burner including our health.

You know how it goes; you're away meeting with clients, you're at conferences, lunches, functions and before you know it your 6 pack has become a beer barrel.

At that point, getting back in shape can seem like it might be impossible, or at least a very long haul.

But is their away to drop the weight and get healthy fast?

Well stay tuned our guest today is… Rob Dionne

Rob is an expert at helping leaders and entrepreneurs prioritize their health, within their hectic lifestyle. Rob is also the host of the Open Sky Fitness Podcast,

What’s really relevant to you is…

He's the creator for 8 week weight loss and body weight workout program, The Sky Fit Challenge, which has helped it's challengers lose anywhere from 8 pounds to 30 pounds in just 8 weeks and maybe more importantly; keep it off!

As a busy entrepreneur, husband, and dad, juggling a full roster of clients, Rob has become an expert in prioritizing what's most important in order to keep making progress in all areas of his life.

He specializes in helping busy people like you get out from behind their desks and carve out time to create a better quality of life for themselves and their family. And why the traditional approach to weight loss is a waste of time.

To find out more about Rob Dionne: www.openskyfitness.com

When it comes to funding; why is it that sometimes a company that seems fairly average beats out a far superior one?…What’s the secret?

you know… The saying; it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. But maybe in the world of “start-up” financing it’s both.

So often smart founders with compelling business models fail due to a lack of funding. But what if you had guidance from the kind of person who has the ear of the top venture capitalist you’d want to reach… what would you want to know? Wouldn’t you want to know how to grab — and keep! — investor attention?

Well stay tuned because our guest on this episode is returning champion Judy Robinett and she’s created the ultimate guide for doing just that with her new book, Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup.

Judy Robinett is the author of “Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup”

Judy is also the author of “How to Be a Power Connector: which was the #1 of The Top Ten Business Books of 2014 by Time.com.

Judy is a business thought leader who is known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex.”

She’s been profiled in Inc., Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability.

In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Judy Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies.

She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; and Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC.

On this episode we'll examine:

How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup
How to deal with the fear of asking for the funding
Where to get funding...You'll be shocked at how much is available!
The 3 C’s Investors seek, what are they
What makes them (investors) Run away
And why Judy is so optimistic about the future of business

To find out more about Judy Robinett: www.JudyRobinett.com

Life after a brush with death… Could there be a Gift from Adversity?

Mike Tyson famously said: "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."

You can have a perfect plan, you can have perfect execution of that plan, but what happens when the feces hits the fan?

Do you crawl away find a hole and stay in it?

Or do you allow it to catapult you out into something else… Something bigger, greater than your perfect plan…

If so, how can you do that?

Well stay tuned because you are about to find out; our guest on this episode is…

Marcus Aurelius Anderson he is a bestselling author, TEDx and Keynote Speaker, and Mindset Coach to Leaders, CEO’s and coaches.

While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army, Marcus Aurelius Anderson suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed.

After dying on the operating table... twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he'd never walk again.

Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury.

Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen...

Marcus now speaks, writes, inspires and coaches others to overcome their own Adversities to actualize their personal definition of success.

This is a powerful and awakening conversation that will have you reexamine many of your preconceived, most popular and even educated ideas about what real success is. We'll talk about the NDE (near death experience) and how the movies have it dead wrong!

We'll confront the inner demons and how to kick ass, choke fear, leverage adversity, and throat punch self-doubt.

And how the person who pisses you of is probably your best teacher!

To find out more about Marcus Aurelius Anderson go to: marcusaureliusanderson.com

To find out more about Marcus's live event: https://marcusaureliusanderson.eventcreate.com/?aid=none

Reinvention, is it something used as spin for companies with bad PR…Or could it be a path to innovation and sustainability?

The world is changing and as leaders we must stay ahead of the curve, particularly when we are already huge…but how?

Well our guest on this episode is… DR. NADYA ZHEXEMBAYEVA

She is a scientist, entrepreneur, author and Chief Reinvention Officer at WE EXIST Reinvention Agency.

Advisor to fortune 500 and private companies

Nadya helped such companies as Coca-Cola, IBM, CISCO, L’Oreal Group, Danone, Kohler, Erste Bank, Henkel,, and Vienna Insurance Group reinvent their products, leadership practices and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions.

As a speaker, she’s delivered keynotes to more than 100,000 executives. As a business educator, she run hundreds of Executive Education workshops for nearly 10,000 leaders.

Award-winning author and TEDx speaker
Her new book is “The Titanic Syndrome: Why Companies Sink and How to Reinvent Your Way Out of Any Business Disaster”
Discover why: You should reinvent yourself and your company every 3.5 years

Find out more about Dr Nadya Zhexembayeva and her book: chiefreinventionofficer.com

The need for today’s leaders to be Brave! Why it matters, and what bravery really is!

Leadership has many forms… Nice, often spineless and often in effective.

Hardline, which is often effective in meeting deadline but also fails miserably at bonding great talent to the organization.

However, there is another kind of leader: The Brave Leader, and on this show we are going to find out exactly what a Brave leader is and how you can cultivate it.

Our guest today is…

Professional actress turned leadership educator and author, Kimberly Davis...

An expert on authentic leadership, Kimberly Davis shares her inspirational message of personal power, responsibility, and impact with organizations across the country and teaches leadership programs world-wide; most notably, her program “OnStage Leadership” which runs in NYC and Dallas, TX. Additionally, Kimberly teaches Authentic Influence and Executive Presence for Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business' Executive Education Program, and partners with SMU in teaching for the Bush Institute's Women's Initiative

Fellowship program (empowering female leaders from the middle east) and for the National Hispanic Corporate Council.

Kimberly is a TEDx speaker, and her new book, Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Authentic, and Powerful Self to Get the Results You Need, which has been named as the number one book to read in Inc. Magazine’s “The 12 Most Impactful Books to Read in 2018,” with a cover-endorsement by best-selling author Daniel Pink, is available at all on-line and brick-and-mortar bookstores everywhere.

To find out more about Kimberly Davis: www.BraveLeadershipbook.com