A "Gray Rhino" is an obvious danger that we tend to ignore, similar in concept to the analogy of a "white elephant" or a "black swan". It's charging at us, and we can see it, but for some reason we completely ignore it. Why is it that so many leaders and decision-makers fall into the trap of failing to address these obvious dangers before they cause unintended harm? What can we do to take action next time a Gray Rhino is evident in our personal or professional lives?

In this episode, we meet Michele Wucker, who is a Speaker, Strategist, and Bestselling Author of THE GRAY RHINO 🦏

Some of my favorite quotes from Michele Wucker (paraphrased):

"A Gray Rhino is a clear and present danger in business and life."

"What's your personal Gray Rhino?"

"The Gray Rhino phenomenon is manifested in 5 stages: Denial, Muddling, Diagnosing, Panic, and Action."

The best way to reach Michele Wucker online:

Website: https://www.thegrayrhino.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wucker

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com

In this episode, we interview Harrison Hunter Reid Fischer, CPFA, a Speaker in Health, Wellness, Psychology, and Business Success. He is also a Managing Director in a Financial Services Company.

Harrison Hunter Reid Quote:

“If you’re not making someone else’s life better, then you are wasting your time.”

The best way to reach Harrison Hunter Reid is:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonhunterreid

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money!

In this episode, Jon Schober is interviewing Dr. Pelè!

We thought we'd do something different and FUN! Long-time friend and colleague, Jon Schober, has agreed to be our HOST, where he leads the interview about how Dr. Pelè is restructuring his business and implementing the art and science of authentic happiness in his life.

How to reach Jon Schober:

Website: http://maximizeothers.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonschober

How to reach Dr. Pelè:

For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast.

Website: https://drpele.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpele

To join Dr. Pelè's Beta-Reader's group for The 7 Songs Of A Successful Team:

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13783181/

"Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare."—Patrick Lencioni, Bestselling Author of The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team. This self-evident truth is quickly recognizable by anyone who has ever been on a team or has been at the helm of leading one. The key question, however, is HOW do you go about building a Team that truly delivers on its vision. How do you build a "PowerHouse" Team?

In this episode, we meet Dr. John Gillis, who is a leadership and executive coach, CEO of LeadershipX, and bestselling author of the book "PowerHouse!"

My favorite quotes from Dr. John in this interview (paraphrased):

"Your foundation for success is ETHICS: doing what is right!"

"You've got to INVEST in teamwork!"

"You must consider ALL the elements for building great teams, not just some of them: you must Transform, Empower, Achieve, and Motivate!"

The best way to reach Dr. John online:

Website: http://leadershipx.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gillis-jr

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com

The idea of living and working "Location-Free" is one of today's most cherished goals for many executives or entrepreneurs. Whether you're working from home for a corporation or you own your own business and can dial in from a beach in the Bahamas, being untethered from a location and still being able to comfortably earn a living is a special treat.

In this episode, we meet CEO, Founder, and Podcast Host, Richard Matthews.

Some of my favorite quotes from Richard (paraphrased):

"Help everyone on your team be their absolute best!"

"Learn how to create friendships with co-workers that extend beyond work!"

"The 5 Freedoms are spiritual, political, financial, time, and location!"

The best ways to connect with Richard online:

Website: http://richardmatthews.me

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardwmatthews

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com

In the past few years, neuroscience has shone so much new, groundbreaking light on the inner workings of the brain. Graphical scans of human brains have revealed, like never before, the science behind why we feel, react, and behave the way we do. Happiness, among many other feelings that we encounter in life, is now something we can explain as a learnable skill and engineer with intention. This and other discoveries have opened the doors to a profound and powerful new body of knowledge that is expanding how we deal with issues of emotional wellbeing in life and work.

In today's episode, we meet renowned Author, Speaker, Trainer, and "Happiness Engineer", Dr. Ali Binazir.

My favorite quotes from Dr. Ali, (paraphrased):

"The brain was not originally designed to make us happy. It was designed to aid in our survival!"

"We're here on this planet to GIVE value to others!"

"Any redefinition of Success must include its relationships to Authentic Happiness."

"The key to successful behavior change is Creative Repatterning!"

The best ways to reach Dr. Ali Binazir online:

Website: http://happinessengineering.com

Website for "Super Charisma" course: DrAli.blog/go
https://drali.teachable.com/p/super-charisma-public-speaking/?product_id=1178225&coupon_code=EMPOWER

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alibinazir

(Book) The Tao Of Dating: The Smart Woman's Guide To Being Absolutely Irresistible: https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Dating-Womans-Absolutely-Irresistible-ebook/dp/B003GAMXG0/

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com

We are all familiar with the important role a coach plays on any sports team. We know by observation alone that their influence on team members is so palpable that it affects the very actions that players take in every game. It's commonly accepted that whether you're a beginning player or a celebrated professional like Mike Jordan, you need a coach! But what about the rest of us? What is a "Life Coach" and how do they help improve our lives and the workplace cultures we are a part of?

In this episode, we meet Robyn Koenig, a Certified Professional Life Coach, Podcast host, and CEO of Rare Find Leadership Coaching.

My favorite quotes from Robyn in this episode (paraphrased):

"Fear does NOT have to stop you!"

"Self-confidence is a renewable resource!"

"Pivots are the power-steps toward your dreams!"

The best ways to reach Robyn Koenig online:

Website: https://www.robynkoenig.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynkoenig

Text: If you send the word "possible" to 31996, you'll receive a free download gift of the "5-3-1" method!

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com

Whether you're a beginning entrepreneur or an established business, there's no better time than the present time to begin optimizing your business for sustainable success, without sacrificing your happiness (or that of your employees). In the struggle to create the next business solution that is faster, cheaper, or better than the competition, far too many entrepreneurs lose their sense of meaning in the pursuit of money.

In today's episode, we meet Dr. Carlos Saba, co-founder of The Happy Startup School, where he leads a community of startups and creative entrepreneurs who want to put happiness at the core for their businesses.

My favorite quotes from Dr. Carlos Saba (paraphrased):

"It's important to optimize one's business for happiness, not just profits."

"People sometimes need help finding their ideal roles of meaning in the world before it's too late."

"A 'Happiness Startup Canvas' is key to starting, growing, and then leading a successful startup."

You can connect with Dr. Carlos Saba online here:

Website: https://thehappystartup.school

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kungfucarlos

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com

There is a wave of scientific research that is helping to demonstrate something most people have known all along: that music provides powerful benefits in the training and development of people of all ages. Whether it is used for mood-setting, memory recall, learning transfer, or even just for the "fun" factor it provides, music has shown that it is a powerful tool and metaphor in professional training and development.

In this episode, we meet Jeff Jacob, who is the Executive Director of the Face The Music Foundation and Founder of The Song Team. In his role as a leader and songwriter, he helps us explain the role of music in driving change through both his non-profit organization and his work with today's major corporations.

My favorite quotes from Jeff Jacob in this episode (paraphrased):

"Music is great for healing, teaching, and building community!"

"The greatest songs in the world, are collaborations!"

"Personal wellness and happiness can make you more successful on a daily basis!"

The best way to connect with Jeff Jacob:

Websites:
https://facethemusic.org
https://thesongteam.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffjacobteambuilder
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/facethemusicfoundation

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com

Everything we say to ourselves and to others creates our present and our future. All of our life's successes or challenges can be boiled down to one word: Language. As leaders, how can we intentionally launch the kind of language that "creates" powerful, happy, and successful cultures? And as team members or employees, how can we become aware fo our language so that we are contributing positively to a culture of profitability in our organizations?

In this episode, we meet Chalmers Brothers, who is a Speaker, Trainer, and Author of "Language and the Pursuit of Happiness".

My favorite quotes from Chalmers Brothers (paraphrased):

"Language CREATES!"

"You coach from your wounds!"

"Focus on a conscious creation of culture as a competitive advantage!"

You can reach Chalmers Brothers online here:

Website: https://www.chalmersbrothers.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chalmersbrothers/

TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CEEyB2Z4xU

About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

https://drpele.com