The Drop In CEO

In this episode Paul T. Llewellyn discusses his journey in the legal profession and his decision to start his own law firm. Paul emphasizes the importance of hiring passionate individuals and creating a supportive and respectful culture. Listen in as Deborah and Paul also delve into the flaws in the legal system and the need for improvement. Paul shares his perspective on treating clients with respect and providing delightful experiences.

Paul Llewellyn is a highly experienced civil litigator and trial lawyer. The Daily Journal has named him one of the top 100 lawyers in California as well as one of the top 40 lawyers in California under the age of 40—a group the selection panel classified as some of the best legal talent in the world. Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys, has named Paul as a California Litigation Star, a recognition reserved for the State’s top litigators. The National Law Journal, one of the country’s leading legal publications, named Paul as an Elite Boutique Trailblazer, one of just 23 attorneys selected throughout the entire country. And based on peer review and recognition, for the past few years, SuperLawyers has named him as one of the top 100 attorneys in Northern California.

You can learn more about Paul at https://lewisllewellyn.com/team/llewellyn/ or connecting with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-llewellyn1/

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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In this episode Deborah shares insights and tips on effective communication and building relationships as a leader. Listen in as she discusses her commitment to simplicity in her goals for the year and highlights the importance of effective communication, particularly via email. Deb provides a framework for communication, emphasizing the power of lean methodology, starting with gratitude, having a clear call to action, and respecting others' time. By following this framework, leaders can be seen as empathetic and receive higher response rates.

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In this episode Peter Mann shares journey to entrepreneurship, including standing out from competitors, understanding customer needs, maintaining company culture, and leadership traits. Listen in as Peter shares his personal journey and motivation for starting his business, while Deb offers insights and advice based on her expertise. They also touch on expanding the business internationally and the importance of investing in personal wellness and goals.

Peter Mann is the CEO & Founder of Virginia-based Oransi, a leading air purification company known for its efficient, intuitive and reliable products for consumers, schools, organizations and businesses. He also is the Chair of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers’ Air Cleaner Council. In 2021, Oransi merged with Aviemore Technologies and is now a motor technology company with a clean energy mission. Oransi’s new manufacturing facility in Radford, Virginia is making products in the USA with advanced motor technologies. Previously, Peter was the Founder & CEO of the Austin, Texas-based Alen Corp., an air purification company he built, and after 7 years had a successful exit. He went to college on a Navy ROTC scholarship and then served 4 years, including a tour in the Red Sea during the First Gulf War. He was a communications officer and then gunnery officer on the USS McCandless. Peter is late diagnosed autistic and now advocates for autism awareness in the workplace.

You can connect with Peter in the following ways:
https://oransi.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mann/

https://www.facebook.com/OransiUSA

https://twitter.com/OransiUSA

https://www.instagram.com/oransiUSA/

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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In this episode Deborah discusses the challenge of taking a vacation without constantly checking email. She shares her personal struggle with email overload and offers tips on how to manage it effectively. Deb emphasizes the importance of maintaining relationships with customers and internal stakeholders by introducing them to a backup contact before going on vacation. She suggests scanning emails only once or twice a day and turning off the phone to resist the temptation of checking it.

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In this episode Kim Boudreau Smith discusses the importance of finding one's bold voice, particularly for women. Listen in as Deborah and Kim explore the challenges women face in asserting themselves confidently and offer strategies to overcome societal pressures. They emphasize the need for clarity of purpose and guiding principles, as well as the significance of messaging, eye contact, body language, and power stances in effective communication. They also touch on the benefits of slowing down and pausing in conversations.

Kim Boudreau Smith is passionate about helping women find (and use!) their bold voices. A born entrepreneur with 25 years as a leader in Corporate America, Kim rocks at showing female entrepreneurs and high-performing professional women how to develop their speaking confidence, level up their presence, and increase their profitability. Kim’s raw, slightly rebellious, and always riveting speaking style makes her a go-to speaker for women’s business and professional conferences, associations, employee resource groups, and podcasts. Prior to launching her career as a professional speaker and speaking coach, Kim was the head of a radio station and, for 25+ years, ran a thriving fitness business. Kim is also the co-author of several Amazon bestselling books.

You can connect with Kim in the following ways:

Website: www.kimbsmith.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimboudreausmith/

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In this episode Deborah shares her personal experience of how going on vacation helped her find clarity and creativity to write her book. Listen in as Deborah encourages listeners to question why they resist taking time off and consider the benefits of relaxation and rejuvenation. She provides a framework of questions for reflection, such as the feeling of having a clear mind and how they define themselves. Deborah also emphasizes the importance of setting up teams for success and the potential impact of leadership styles on taking vacations.

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In this episode Roberta Ndlela shares her experience as a transportation economist and management expert in South Africa. Listen in as Deborah and Roberta discuss the importance of soft skills in career success, adaptability in a changing world, and the need for authentic communication. They also explore the power of storytelling and overcoming the fear of making mistakes while speaking. Roberta shares how she helps tech professionals improve their communication skills.

Roberta Ndlela hails from the Zulu tribe in South Africa, where the foundation of 'Ubuntu'—meaning humanity—shapes her worldview. Growing up in an environment that prioritizes human connection and community has instilled in her a deep appreciation for these values, which she carries into their professional life.

With a corporate career spanning over 15 years as a Transportation Economist/Manager in South Africa, Roberta recognized that technical skills alone can only take one so far. She understood that to maximize career success, one needs to possess essential soft skills. Working on project teams that comprised various experts such as civil engineers, CAD technicians, transportation economists, and planners, Roberta navigated client relationships, led internal project teams, and coordinated with joint venture companies and subcontractors. She also gained experience in corporate advisory teams, facilitating headline-making M&A transactions.

You can connect with Roberta in the following ways:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclub

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym

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In this episode Deborah discusses the challenges of staying productive during the summer months when many people are on vacation. She shares a personal story about a client project that had to be postponed due to scheduling conflicts caused by vacations. Deb emphasizes the importance of accepting the situation and being patient with project timelines. To help listeners navigate this period, she provides a framework with five steps, including accepting the situation, inventorying goals, and catching up on independent work and personal tasks. 

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In this episode Deborah sits down with technology entrepreneur and investor, Charles Fry, to discuss the most valuable lessons he has learned throughout his career. Charles emphasizes the importance of having technologists who are grounded in business problems being solved, rather than being focused on the latest technology. He shares insights on how businesses often wait too long to seek help with broken projects and highlights the significance of meeting deadlines as signals for potential issues. Charles also discusses the importance of team health and happiness as indicators of project success, and how his company, Code Exitos, uses a happiness report to assess project performance.

Charles Fry is a technology entrepreneur and investor who has launched and grown successful companies in e-commerce, logistics, and IT services. He focuses on the human element of management and leadership to create opportunity and ‘build something great from nothing.' Charles' experience enables him to guide clients toward creating digital products that are attractive to investors and customers. He is dedicated to making the world a better place through business and is most often found in the company’s innovation centers in Austin, Texas, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

You can connect with Charles via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/codexitos

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

Other episodes you’ll enjoy:

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Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw

Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deborah shares her insights on the importance of mid-year evaluation and offers tips to help you navigate your challenges with more confidence. Deb emphasizes the need to focus on purpose, performance, and people, and cautions against investing in tools and software without a clear culture of high-performing teams. Tune in to learn how to evaluate your progress, validate if you are on the right track, and make necessary course corrections to achieve success.

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.