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Corporate Thought presents 31 Minutes.. A show about friends discussing books and helping one another with business issues during a weekly 31-minute phone call. Every Friday we spend 31 minutes (1 minute for BSing, 30 minutes of discussion) reviewing issues we are having in our businesses. We offer suggestions and discuss thought leaders, technology, books, podcasts, and helpful tips and tricks to help each other grow and prosper. Please join us!

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    • Jan 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Episode 44: Where we experience technical difficulties and discuss things 21st Century Leaders Don't Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 29:30


    We are at it again and we are transitioning to the Corporate Thought Podcast so please subscribe there!

    Episode 43: Where we talk about habits and rewards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 31:56


    Join Marc and E.Love as they talk about the Power of Habits and the cycle of habit formation including the all important rewards!

    Episode 42: Where we talk about habits, triggers and working from home.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 34:33


    Join Marc and Elizabeth as we discuss the trigger events for habits and other observations from working from home.

    Episode 41: Where we talk about listening and being listened to

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 35:54


    Join Marc and E Love talk about the insurrection in Washington DC this week and lessons learned for business leaders.

    Episode 40: Where we talk about the New Year, Tony Hsieh and Delivering Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 32:17


    Join Marc and special guest Elizabeth Loving (E. Love) and they discuss the new year and the loss of entrepreneur Tony Hsieh and his book, Delivering Happiness.

    Episode 39: Where Marc and Kisha do an end of 2020 wrapup and discuss corporate culture.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 32:24


    Join Marc and Kisha for a look back on 2020 as they consider some of the things that have an impact on corporate culture.

    Episode 38: Where we talk about learning from cautionary tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 26:38


    Marc and Kisha are at it again talking Xerox, the Edsel and other cautionary tales

    Episode 37: Where we talk about how we connect in person and online

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 29:00


    Marc and Kisha are at it once again talking shop, leadership and technology

    Episode 36: Where we discuss holiday traditions and how most people only put out 40% of their ability

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 38:14


    Join Marc and Kisha for this post Thanksgiving conversation about food, perseverance and eclairs!

    Episode 35: Where we compare Can't Hurt Me to The Magic of Thinking Big and somehow ties in Monsters Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 32:56


    Marc and Kisha are at it again comparing their current read to the one they just finished. Please check it out and read along too.

    Episode 34: Where we think big for 31 Minutes and it is pure magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 28:38


    Marc and Kisha are at it again as we discuss the Magic of Thinking Big

    Episode 33: Where we think BIG and consider our future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 28:00


    Marc and Kisha are at it again - this time talking about The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz and about the election this week.

    Episode 32: where we are on the road but still find time to record and post an episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 29:29


    Today Marc and Kisha talk while on the road proving once again that nothing can stop them.

    Episode 31: Where we talk about side hustles and jump without checking our parachutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 28:25


    Join Marc and Kisha this week as they move forward and jump without checking their parachutes.

    Episode 30: Where we talk about decompressing and binge watching for your health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 26:30


    Some technical difficulties this morning but Marc and Kisha press on as always.

    Episode 29: Where we talk about Oreos, Being Three Feet from Gold and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 27:07


    Marc and Kisha have a laugh today considering limited editions and the psychology related to the fear of missing out.

    Episode 28 - Where we talk leadership, overcoming obstacles, debates and politics for 31 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 38:00


    As always Marc and Kisha are back for another episode - a continuing discussion about the book The Obstacle is the Way and so much more.

    Episode 27: Where we talk about overcoming obstacles, Tommy John surgery and Hurricane Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 35:16


    Here is a link to the Bob Dylan song Hurricane.

    Episode 26: Where we talk about teamwork, conflict and trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 33:59


    Today Marc and Kisha talk about lessons learned from the FIVE Dysfunctions of a TEAM and how to build a team that really works for a common goal.

    Episode 25: Where we talk about habits and taking steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 37:45


    Today Marc and Kisha talk about habits and building systems.

    Episode 24; Where we talk about being impeccable with your words and other lessons from the Four Agreements

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 35:47


    Today Marc and Kisha discuss what they learned from The Four Agreements and how those lessons are applicable in their lives and to their business.

    Episode 23: Where we talk about stress, kindness and Bob Iger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 32:52


    Join us this week for a business focused conversation about leadership and the lessons learned from CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger.

    Episode 22: Where we talk politics, leadership and mission statements

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 35:13


    Please join Marc and Kisha for a wide ranging conversation today about leading in the 21st century and the importance of genuine mission statements.

    Episode 21: Where it's clearly brie time baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 32:03


    Today we discuss Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson M.D. and what entrepreneurs can learn from the animated movie Ratatouille.

    Episode 20: Where we talk about Oscar the Sharkslayer and other go-getters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 30:59


    Today Marc and Kisha compare and contrast Bill Peck, the protagonist in The Go-Getter with Oscar, the finned hero of Shark Tale. Along the way are laughs and serious discussion of overcoming obstacles, get-rich-quick schemes and what we can learn from animated movies.

    Episode 19: Where we talk about getting locked out and how a rising tide lifts all boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 31:07


    Please join us as Kisha recounts her adventures getting locked out and we discuss collaboration and how businesses can support one another.

    Episode 18: Where we talk about soaring with eagles and learning from obstacles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 30:30


    Today Marc and Kisha talk abut the benefit of peer groups and how they are transforming Corporate Thought to be a platform for peer groups in an effort to help develop 21st Century Leaders.

    Marc and Kisha take a quick break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 0:49


    Marc and Kisha are off on adventures of their own but will be back next week with a new 31 Minute conversation!

    Episode 17: Where we talk about Bob Iger, leadership and the politics of mask wearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 43:59


    Today we talk about Kisha's fan girl crush on all things Bob Iger, what business reopening looks like in the post-COVID world and the politicizing of most everything including wearing of masks.

    Episode 16: Where we talk about Independence Day and celebrating our similarities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 37:42


    Today we talk about the 4th of July and we question why we are divisive in this country rather than celebrate what binds us together.

    Episode 15: Where we talk about authenticity and Kisha has technical difficulties thanks to Sprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 34:42


    Today we talk about authentic messaging on social media along with Marc's apparent obsession with calendars and consideration of the past and Kisha has lots of phone trouble!

    Episode 14: Where we talk about efficiency, busywork, internet influenced laziness and customer service

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 34:27


    Please enjoy the latest installment of 31 Minutes presented by Corporate Thought.

    Episode 13: Where we talk politics, racism and actions more than words!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 42:45


    Today we cover much that is affecting all of us right now and the impact on business and questioning those who simply utter "proper" phrases versus taking action. Please enjoy and be sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

    Episode 12: a brief statement from Marc Marling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 2:39


    Today Marc makes a brief statement regarding taking specific actions and calling out racism and discrimination regardless of consequences.

    Episode 11 - Where we talk about building community, the cluster effect and tier 2 cities.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 47:03


    Today we had an interesting conversation about brain drain from tier 1 cities and the rise of tier 2 cities plus how entrepreneurs thrive in like minded communities. Please enjoy, rate us and provide us some feedback. Thanks,

    Episode 10: Where we celebrate National Maritime Day and talk about gatherings in the future and leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 30:54


    Today, May 22 is National Maritime Day and so we take a moment to celebrate the day and salute the maritime heroes working on ships and on the waterfront around the world. That leads us into a discussion of gatherings and celebrations in the future including our own FORWARD, multi-day event in 2021.

    Episode 9 - Where we discuss leaders who pitch in vs those that delegate along with kitchens and gathering spaces.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 52:18


    Join us today as we discuss whether true leadership requires leaders to pitch in or if successful leaders can delegate without participation? We also look at kitchens as true gathering places and whether having a luxury kitchen is showing off. It may sound random but as life-long learners and adventurers know, it really isn't!

    Episode 8: Where we talk about attributes of a 21st Century Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 47:22


    Join us as we discuss what today's leader looks like

    Episode 7: Where we talk about gathering and about The Big Lasagna!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 36:35


    Today we talk about gathering and Corporate Thought events including our A-HA! Dinner Series and FORWARD, our multi-day event in 2021. We discussed missing gathering together and the importance of meeting with both friends and with new people and expanding our horizons beyond our regular industry groups to learn from others. Along the way we discussed Chef Samin Nosrat and her upcoming "The Big Lasagna" streaming event this coming Sunday. For more on that check it out here. Please listen, subscribe wherever you get podcasts, and please rate us too!

    Episode 6: Where we celebrate the opening of Hummingbird's new location and discuss adversity in developing business during a crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 56:18


    Today we celebrated one of our own, Kisha Moore and the opening of her new location in Norfolk, Virginia. We discuss the difficulties she encountered completing a buildout during the pandemic and the additional obstacles she had to overcome. This episode is a great lesson for all entrepreneurs and business owners as they take on some of the unique challenges of building during disaster. Please enjoy and please review this podcast and remember to subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Thank you for your support!

    Episode 5 - Where we talk about the Paycheck Protection Program and the role of small businesses in the US plus responding to crisis.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 31:02


    A great conversation today discussing the Paycheck Protection Program and its apparent failures. We also talk about small business in the US and the question of how leaders respond to crisis (or more often fail to) along with other interesting ideas during another great 31 + minute conversation.! Please be sure to check out our new website at corporatethoght.com and please fill out the questionnaire so we get to know you better. We will thank you with a free gift - The Go-Getter by Peter Kyne.

    Episode 4: Talking about using the time of Stay at Home Orders to your advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 33:31


    Today we had a great conversation touching on everything from the new Corporate Thought website to using this time at home to "scratch that itch" if you have been thinking about starting your own business. Please enjoy and remember to subscribe.

    Episode 3: We talk loans and grants and how leaders talk during a crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 33:36


    We had a great conversation this morning covering a variety of subject including government and private programs to help businesses and individuals financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We also discussed how leaders respond during crisis and specific examples of our own businesses. Please remember to subscribe: We are live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Castbox as well as on our host Anchor.fm. More platforms coming soon. Finally, Kisha referenced a grant program that came to her attention through Uber Eats. The details follow: We wanted to make you aware that your staff may be eligible for a $500 grant from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's (NRAEF) Employee Relief Fund. To increase the impact to the restaurant community, Uber is donating $2 million dollars to this Fund. Your staff may be eligible for a $500 one-time grant if they: Worked on a part- or full-time basis in the restaurant industry for at least 90 days in the past year (this includes food delivery); and Have had a primary source of income in the restaurant industry for the last year; and Have experienced a decrease in wages or loss of job on or after March 10, 2020, which these grant funds will help offset; and Live in the United States, an overseas U.S. military base, or any U.S. territory; and Are over the age of legal majority in their U.S. state or territory. Applications open April 2nd Applications for grants open today, Thursday, April 2nd, 2020. Grants will be awarded as soon as possible to those individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. The grants are subject to availability and are limited to one per person. Click here to learn more and apply.All decisions about the grants, including but not limited, who will receive an award or is eligible to apply, are at the sole discretion of the NRAEF. Uber has no responsibility for the grant administration or the NRAEF. For more information about Uber's services during this crisis, visit restaurants.ubereats.com/move-what-matters.

    Episode 2 - How do we talk to one another?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 32:42


    This morning's conversation covered many topics as usual but we looked for silver linings fro the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of how we talk to one another.

    A little more than a 3.1 minute introduction to 31 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 4:20


    Please meet Marc, Jim, Marcus and Kisha as we tell you about our new podcast, 31 Minutes.  New episodes every Friday.

    Episode 1 - And we already ran over the allotted 31 minutes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 33:53


    On our first episode we talk about the effects the Corona Virus is having in our lives, our businesses, and around the world. We discuss government response, bailouts and how to support local businesses. Please subscribe to join our conversation each Friday and let us know what you think too.

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