Connect Globally and Innovate: Collaboration, Global Mindset and Business Psychology

Mike Echlin- Smartbots.ai | Innovation Room Podcast | Startup Advisor | Musician After 6 startups and 30 years in technology, Mike has a unique mix of experience and skills.  This unique blend of talent is what makes Mike more of a leader and inspiration in the entrepreneurial and tech community.  Mike's catalog of music: https://mike-echlin.disco.ac/lib/4268 More about Mike  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeechlin/  https://www.mikeechlin.com/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

Recent graduate from Lake Forest College with a double bachelor's degree in Marketing and French. A marketing professional with experience in analytics, social media management, web design, and graphic design. Nathalie is originally from Belgium, Swaziland, and Hong Kong, and is a strong advocate for cultural exploration and understanding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

This episode was a treat to discuss a variety of topics with Erik Cempel. He's the current President of Rotary Club of Chicago, also known as Rotary One. This is THE first Rotary Club in the world, so, the is a very important and rewarding role. During this year of the pandemic, there have been many changes that required strategic thinking and leadership from Erik. We learn more about this, and his vast international and domestic experience in his work as President of Cempel International Transportation Consulting. erik.cempel@gmail.com, www.cempelitc.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

In conversation with Entrepreneur and Business Mentor Mark Sephton, UK based author of Plot Twist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

Today we had a conversation with Mr. George Thomas, who is an expert international business manager. Mr. Thomas has over 30 years of experience internationally leading teams and offices in Germany, India, and the USA. He developed an international business and is the former manager of the Regional Office of Cox and Kings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

Global Mindset and thinking out of the box helps to build a stance of openness and opportunities for innovation. With an extensive background in global luxury residential real estate, Mike Russo is an accomplished real estate veteran with two decades of industry experience, with quantifiable success closing record-setting transactions on an international scale. Mike Russo has leveraged technology an innovative service for the real estate industry, through Spark Offers, a technology he built to "ignite the real estate process by connecting buyers and sellers directly so that everyone gets to the closing table more quickly" https://www.sparkoffer.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

Mr. Kartik Trivedi- Is Artist of all Generations Today, we had a conversation with a brilliant artist of our time, Mr. Kartik Trivedi.  He is the famous artist whose impressionist paintings are hanging in world famous galleries and accepted by Late President Ronald Regan, President Bill Clinton and French President Francoise Mitterand. One of his paintings of Lady Di’s wedding procession was accepted by the Queen and is hanging in the Buckingham Palace. He has presented paintings to the late Prime Ministers Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi of India. Kartik Trivedi has a world record of getting four master’s degrees – one from India and three from prestigious Universities in the US. Kartik tells his life story in this book using his paintings. Due to space limitations, only 100 or so of his paintings could be included in this book. He names and identifies each painting so you can see and feel his thoughts behind each painting. For an art lover and especially a student of art this book is a must for your personal library. This could prove to be a very inspirational book for our young generation. Kartik Trivedi is also a fine music composer and pianist. He performed at the Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City, N.Y. and at Lincoln Center for performing Arts, New York City, N.Y. (1984). Kartik plays Indian Classical Raga music on the Piano. A rare achievement indeed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pua8zvMxLCw https://www.amazon.com/Kartik-Trivedi-Artist-all-Generations/dp/1466249943 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

Project managers really impact the culture of the team productivity and ability to innovate. There are some approaches that foster idea sharing to create a culture of innovation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

Today is a wonderful day.  It's actually my Mom's birthday and I finally have a chance to sit down and interview her about her work as President of Vinod Nagubadi, Each Life Is Precious.  (Website:  www.eachlifeisprecious.org   Email contact:  info@eachlifeisprecious.org ) As President, she is talking today about the launch of the new program that is focused on Cross Cultural Experience.  Please see more information and if you are interested in joining here at https://ethnic.events/event/cross-cultural-experiences/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connect-globally/message

This podcast covers topics related to Best Practices for Diversity and Inclusion Training. I cover 5 aspects that should be considered in Diversity and Inclusion Training. Please listen and share your thoughts and feedback at nitha@mangonetworx.com

In the current world many companies have had to shift to working virtually as a temporary solution during the Covid 19 pandemic. However, as the risk lingers we should start to think of ways we can continue to workflow virtually where we can. Let us examine how the mindset could be shifted for this.

Another wonderful conversation with Dr. Anju Chetia, International Ayurvedic Doctor and healer.  On this conversation, we talk about how to achieve balance through yoga.  What is the formula for success and balance?  Listen in as we discuss this and more as it relates to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and how to apply it to today's issues and lifestyles.  

Gregg Hertzlieb is a visionary and creator of experiences for the masses through Art in NorthWest Indiana. We had an opportunity to chat with him on a variety of topics ranging from Art, Diversity, Creativity, Innovation, and the Global Mindset. In addition to performing his duties at the museum, Gregg Hertzlieb teaches museum studies, managing facilities, and printmaking; serves as art editor for Valparaiso University’s journal The Cresset; and contributes essays on Brauer collection objects to the Valparaiso Poetry Review. He is a native of Northwest Indiana and lives in Chesterton, Ind. https://www.valpo.edu/art/about/faculty/gregg-hertzlieb/

In conversation with special guest, Coach, Mentor, Business Owner JaJa Richards and cofounder of All Stars Are Bright . Coach Richards is a Certified Sports Administrator with the National Youth Sports Administrators Association (NYSAA) and a member of the National Youth Sports Coaches Alliance (NYSCA). Richards is an internationally known professional basketball player who played in the United States and over 30 countries for fourteen years. His talents enabled him to receive a full athletic scholarship to Loyola University Chicago where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History. An innate love for learning led Richards to obtain his Masters of Educational Leadership in 2012. Since retiring from playing basketball after the birth of his son, Coach Richards is an in demand coach/mentor and has travelled the world coaching and teaching basketball skills. Coach Richards has given dozens of motivational speeches and basketball workshops to encourage and inspire our youth. Most recently Coach Richards had the pleasure of working with the NBA in India as part of Reliance Foundation and Jr. NBA India Inspire Youth to Play program. For 2019, Coach Richards has camps scheduled in Cefalu, Italy and Hyderabad, India. To learn more about JaJa and All Stars are Bright, please visit www.allstarsabc.com . This is part 1 of the conversation. To contact us, please email nitha@mangonetworx.com

In conversation with special guest David Porter! He is a remarkable person and leader with vast experience internationally. He is currently the CEO and founder of a Gold Coast Realty firm, The Porter Group. Returning home to Chicago after his NFL career, David worked his way from salesperson to Vice President for a wholesale distribution company for MRO and construction supplies. David's skills in contract writing and interpretation, P&L oversight, team management and training serve his real estate clients exceptionally well. David's knowledge extends across the city of Chicago, and he loves to share his expertise on his own community, Chicago's Lakeshore East, where he has called home for the past 15 years. The son of two parents who served in the Army, David was born in Germany and has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. He has a deep appreciation and respect for different cultures and dealing with people from all walks of life. To learn more about David and The Porter Group, please visit https://www.atproperties.com/agents/6635/david-porter To reach us, please email nitha@mangonetworx.com. Enjoy the conversation!

In conversation with Dr. Ann Van Eron who  is an expert in Organization Development and a Master Certified Executive and Leadership Coach.  She is an author of the new book called "Oasis Conversations" where she details her new coaching process called OASIS, where she instructs about Open Conversations. More information about her work is available at her website www.potentials.com 

In conversation with Rebekah Kane, Life Coach and Founder of Tell a New Story Coaching.  More informaiton about her work is at her website http://tellanewstorycoaching.com/

In conversation with Dr. Jon Oelke, Psychology Professor and Improv Leadership Development Coach.

In conversation with Dr. Anju Chetia an Ayurvedic Doctor in Mumbai India.

The very first episode of Connect Globally and Innovate - We are chatting with Attorney and Entrepreneur Hashi Richards!