Inflection Point

Hey, Inflection Point listeners! If you’ve been tuning in, you may have noticed there’s one overarching theme the IP community has learned: we can pivot, move forward, and lean into our continued evolution at any given moment. We can live into our potential, activate choice, and take the road less traveled. It’s just a matter of shifting a few degrees that leads to massive impact in our life and work. And so, starting today, we’re doing just that – stepping into our own Inflection Point and creating a shift! After interviewing a string of successful and thought provoking guests, we were floored by the patterns and synergies inherent in every conversation.  The life lessons were clear: Learn to break the status quo. Take risks and don’t put your life on hold. Turn problems into adventure. Connect with others and have conscious conversations. Leverage meaning over money for lasting fulfillment and purpose. Practice daily rituals that will prime you for success.      These seemingly simple truths allowed our guests (and you, the listener) to discover whole new paths…winding roads that ultimately inspired and educated us all to discover our own – Meaningful Way. This is why your host, Luke Iorio, is starting a new show with a brand new moniker, but one that will continue on the path that was begun – and rooted within – Inflection Point. Luke is taking these paradigms into an even deeper exploration peeling back the layers to expose greater transparency, vulnerability, acceptance, and joy. And like any journey, he’s guiding us through all of it – the ups and downs, twists and turns, highs and lows all while looking inward to carve out brand new pathways and perspectives. This is The Meaningful Way. Tune in as Luke introduces you to something big… where your contribution is needed, warranted, and welcome. And most of all, thanks for being a faithful listener, trail blazer, and lover of life! Let’s roll!    

Meet Sue, your “Feel Good Guidess,” who shares the secrets to embracing your authentic self and never underestimating the power of feeling good.   Sue Urda is the co-founder of the Powerful You! Women’s Network, which connects women toward personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Urda has been honored twice on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest growing private companies and is an Amazon #1 bestselling author. Under her Powerful You! Publishing network, she has also helped nearly 200 women achieve their dream of filling up their pages too.   Sue’s lifelong mission of personal discovery, and her sometimes messy journey, have led her to love the life she has designed. She now lives and teaches everyday practices that really work as a way of paying it forward. Today’s podcast is all about Sue’s mission: find the feel good and live in that space every day.   Key takeaways:   Saying your next “hello”! Does networking make your heart pulse and give you sweaty palms? Learn the one INSTRUMENTAL thing you can do to create an authentic connection quickly and easily without breaking a sweat. [6:05] Finding clarity within. Are you the kitty cat who looks in the mirror and sees a lion? Uncover the REAL questions to ask yourself in order to become the “new” you…the version of you that can R-O-A-R! [9:30] Living a conscious life. Is your work life about paychecks, feeding your family, and going on vacation two weeks during the year? Find out how to uphold your priorities (maybe add another week of vacation, too!) and still make an impact on the world by asking yourself this ONE question…[13:06] Recognizing you’re stuck. Congratulations! You’ve realized you’re in a rut and are unhappy about your current situation. It’s a GOOD thing, really! Ready to try on some rose-colored glasses and be blinded by what your future looks like? Start here…[17:27] Practicing what feels good. You take your vitamins, workout five days a week, and meditate daily. Are you still unable to tap into that happy mindset? Learn the two daily practices that will leave you feeling endlessly empowered at [25:46]. SPOILER ALERT: It’s not another meditation or workout regimen. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!

What does your dream life look like? Do you sometimes feel that it’s beyond your grasp and just that, a dream? Fear not! Get to know Chris Burkard, the bold and daring outdoor lifestyle photographer who has made a career out of living simply, while capturing and embracing the world along his journey. This self-taught photographer and artist humbly portrays human life in contrast to nature. Burkard’s celebrated work has been featured by National Geographic, Microsoft, Sony, American Airlines, Harley, Billabong, and many more diverse industries. Start seeing life through his lens – an existence that brings rich experiences, passion, and deeply satisfying meaning. From sand and surf to forest and safaris, here’s how to “play” into adventure, follow a new terrain, and unfurl your greatest purpose.           Key Takeaways: Click! Has the light bulb “clicked on” and you haven’t realized it? Finding your passion could be as simple as listening to your intuition. Or is it? Find out where to start looking. [4:38] Yes! This is it. You know what you want to do and you’re ready to make it happen! What or who will keep you motivated through years of committed devotion may surprise you. [8:02] HINT: It’s not Uncle Sam. Ouch! When living your dream feels so good…and hurts a little. We all know that anything worth pursuing is going to take time and sacrifice. Discover how to immerse yourself in the struggle and come out the other side savoring every bit of glory, drenched with happiness. [16:34] Ommm! Your internal world is beginning to shift and you’re evolving from your experiences. You’ve learned and you’ve survived…for now. But how can you remain grounded when you’re growing at warp speed? The secrets behind staying mentally stable in the midst of success are… [19:45]. Ahh! It’s safe, it’s comfortable, it’s predictable – you’re happily living in your comfort zone. But how happy are you really? The ONLY advice you’ll ever need to inspire you to take the great leap into the unknown at [27:34].  Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

Are you surrounded by good relationships? Those that help you evolve, give you a sense of security, and leave you feeling content? According to a recent 75-year-old Harvard study, good relationships can help you live longer and happier. Listen in as dynamic duo, Bryan Franklin and Jennifer Russell, share their sound advice in developing deeper relationships that’ll ultimately lead to a long and blissful life! Both Franklin and Russell share unique backgrounds with careers in music and organizational leadership improvement. Together they have designed and led more than 40 transformational development programs, but what defines these life partners is their passion to help others convert everyday relationships into extraordinary ones. There’s much more to explore in their free guide, 10 Ways To Go From Ordinary to Extraordinary Love, but here you’ll get a taste of what it takes to build a partnership from the ground up. Key Takeaways:   Tap into your inner child! It’s easy to bring in past pain, mistakes, likes and dislikes into a new relationship. Not anymore! Explore the three things you need in order to move on from the old and create a new, safe playground that’s free to explore AND play together. [8:03] Find the hidden truths! “You didn’t call me when you said you would,” really means “I was worried about you.” Sound familiar? All too often our frustrations have hidden truths. Find out the number one thing that’s ALWAYS under each and every complaint. [13:24] Give and take! What are the two things you need in any relationship? For many, its devotion – the sense of connection, love, and a true basic need on a human level. But with devotion we MUST also have…[20:51] Take the pop-quiz! Don’t you wish that having healthier, stronger, and happier relationships were as simple as 1-2-3? It is! Stop having the same fight over and over and be on your way to having extraordinary relationships with this SIMPLE (cost-free) TECHNIQUE…[26:12] Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

Do you believe that you’re worthy of true happiness? Do you think juggling everything on your to-do list will make you feel more content and in control? Emma Seppala, health psychologist and leading expert on happiness, compassion, resilience, and mind-body practices for trauma and wellbeing, reveals the best-kept secret to discovering your bliss and how to hold onto it!  Seppala is the Science Director at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education as well as the author behind The Happiness Track: How to Apply the Science of Happiness to Accelerate Your Success. Her expertise and sage advice has been shared nationwide via Psychology Today, Harvard Business Review, New York Times, ABC News, Forbes, the Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, and many more. Listen in as Seppala takes you on a transformational journey toward finding your state of sheer joy. Yes…it actually exists!  Key Takeaways: The big reveal! At just two minutes into the conversation, you won’t believe the culprit behind the “cause” and “effect” of your happiness crisis. [2:29] Double trouble! There’s two ways to sustain a euphoric state of happiness, but only one will give you the biggest payoff of your life. The startling choice is… [5:07] Instant gratification! Satisfy your sweet tooth and eat that slice of cake. You won’t believe why short-term “sugar shock” is the worst substitute for THE ONE THING you actually crave, but always ignore. Find out what it is… [7:41] Hello exhaustion! Its 6:00 p.m. after a long day at work and the couch is your best friend. Or is it? The real reason behind your need to recuperate might ruffle your feathers a bit at [13:18]. Hint: it’s got NOTHING to do with lack of exercise; it’s something else entirely. Happiness how-to! So you’ve burned a whole in your pocket with spas, therapy, or that occasional shopping spree. Meet the simple, cost-free secrets to endless happiness that will save your wallet, while adopting the ONE TECHNIQUE that will save YOU…even when THIS happens [20:20] [23:03]

Entrepreneurs can learn so much from each other, which is why John Lee Dumas is on a mission to bring them all together. He started the daily podcast, EOFire (Entrepreneur on Fire), the award-winning show that features today’s most influential thought leaders in business. So influential, in fact, that his show has generated more than 1 million listens per month.    And you learn a thing or two after hosting 1300 high-powered interviews, which inevitably became the platform for the launch of The Freedom Journal. This leather-bound journal guides individuals to accomplish their #1 goal in 100 days. John raised more than $453,000 for the project in the span of just 33 days—it was the sixth most-funded publishing campaign ever. Key takeaways: Break out of the rat race by tuning in to the work of other visionaries. [0:02:14] Pinpoint how to realize exactly what you want out of life. Juggle regular work while devoting time to passion projects – and know when to cut the cord. [0:04:05 Cultivate a long-term “marathon” future, while allowing your personal mission to evolve as you grow. [0:06:05] Find new ways to finally achieve your goals and be free. [0:10:19] Become a person of value—not just success. [0:12:01]   Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

Remember when DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince took mainstream music by storm with their hit single entitled, “Parents Just Don’t Understand”? From toddler to teenager to young adult, kid’s lives do grow at a pretty rapid clip. And for the parent, the same goes…so it makes sense that they might lose themselves in the whirlwind of life, its milestones, and its unavoidable ups and downs.        Clinical psychologist, certified life coach, and bestselling author, Dr. John Duffy, looks to awaken your human connection to everyone, including yourself. Duffy shares his celebrated advice of breaking your pattern of availability and living your life more vulnerable, authentic, and accepting of yourself. A recurring parent and relationship expert featured on the Steve Harvey show, Duffy regularly contributes to various online publications such as The Today Show, Fox News, NPR, Huffington Post, Time, and more. Listen in to learn how to confidently embrace your unknown future by recognizing the power that’s already within you. Key Takeaways: Being available and what it’s all about. [2:24] Acknowledging the reality that deep connections, including those with ourselves, are rare. [4:08] Disconnecting through fear, judgment, and ego. [9:33] Looking out for signs of self-destruction. [16:17] Releasing control and accepting your newfound self. [21:33] Discovering stillness and gratitude for what’s been there all along. [28:49] Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

Tapping into our true potential takes a lot of “heart”. As an author, speaker, and strategist, Howard Martin knows all too well that making positive changes in our lives means digging deep and coming to terms with what we find. When we do, though, we can live more purposefully. Now, as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Development at HeartMath, he helps people incorporate their hearts’ intelligence into everyday life situations. Specifically, he connects art, science, and technology to help people reduce stress and build resilience as evidenced in the book he co-authored: Heart Intelligence: Connecting with the Intuitive Guidance of the Heart. Howard is also a member of Deepak Chopra’s Evolutionary Leaders Organization. We’re delighted to have him join us on this pulsating episode of Inflection Point. Key Takeaways:  Leave a tumultuous life behind—even when the chaos gives you security. [0:05:36] Discover your ideal alignment and embrace adventure during life transitions. [0:09:03] Go beyond “feeling” emotions and listen to your heart, or inner stirring. [0:11:16] Tune in to a state of ease, clear mind clutter, and connect to your inner self. [0:22:42] Follow your heart and artfully develop the courage to do it. [0:24:54] Reduce human suffering by leading a more peaceful life in alignment with your true intentions. [00:35:07] Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!

Are you your BEST self? Visionary and brand strategy powerhouse Robin Fisher Roffer, founder and CEO of Big Fish Marketing, shares her humbling truth on the importance of looking within to discover your ultimate self-worth and potential. Roffer and her award-winning team have revolutionized world-renowned brands such as The A&E Network, Animal Planet, Discovery, Food Network, FX, Hallmark Channel, History, Lifetime, and many more. Yet her stellar advice transcends throughout industries beyond entertainment and zeroes in on an even bigger “household name” – that of, the human spirit.  Listen in as Roffer shares personal anecdotes to transform the life you’re living into one that’s rich with validation, success, and happiness. Start moving forward fearlessly and discover “Brand YOU” – right now. Key Takeaways: Appreciating and celebrating every moment of accomplishment. [3:51] Letting fear serve as a positive motivator for inner power and success. [6:20] Embracing faith in yourself when facing uncertainty. [9:50] Surrounding yourself with personalities reflective of who you want to be. [19:27] Enlisting fearless vulnerability as a catalyst to getting what you need and desire. [21:15] Loving outwardly and boldly will give you validation in every business scenario. [24:50] Living, instantaneously, your true heart’s desire without any hesitation. [29:18] Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!

As the founder and chief visionary officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization, Dr. Ivan Misner is masterful when it comes to connecting. He is called the “Father of Modern Networking” by CNN and one of the “Top Networking Experts to Watch” by Forbes. His explosive organization has expanded to more than 7,000 chapters nestled in nearly every continent of the world.   His latest book, Avoiding the Networking Disconnect: The Three R’s to Reconnect, is just one of more than 20 publications under his repertoire. Add to his credit his featured columns sprawling across both FOX Business and Entrepreneur.com, and you might agree he knows a thing or two about stellar success strategies. In this insider interview, Dr. Misner reveals how he built a global empire, in addition to sharing his tips on productivity and the “VCP’s” of relationship building in today’s social economic climate.      Key takeaways: Work the room and automatically connect with people – one-on-one or within a group – by asking these EXACT questions. Act from a place of passion to ignite your life by giving every task and/or opportunity a “wax or flames” test. Learn the history behind BNI, its evolution, and why channeling reinvention in one’s career is a prime necessity. Power up your productivity and your work calendar, while heeding the dangers associated with skipping from one obligation to another (that is, without truly uncovering what works most efficiently). Embrace the “gold standard” of one very tried and true process: Visibility, Credibility, Profitability (VCP). Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

Feeling stuck in your everyday life? This episode of Inflection Point features spiritual visionary and thought leader, Derek Rydall. He’s the author of Seven Steps for Radical Life Change, and is a leading expert on the revolutionary Law of Emergence. His podcast which is aptly titled, Emergence, highlights tips for how to realize financial freedom and abundance, be more productive and creative, and achieve true wealth and happiness. In sharing a bit of his personal trials, Rydall offers a motivating message for anyone who wants to improve their life. He uses analogies you can understand to explain exactly how the Law of Emergence works as well as how we can embrace it. It’s also an insightful message about how to appreciate the abundance all around us—right now—and better tune in to our inherent positivity. Key takeaways: Finding humor in everyday situations and using humor to stay upbeat. Recovering from addiction and leveraging it to live better and more fully. Overcoming the mind traps associated with false goals. Tuning into the frequency of emergence. Using “emergineering” to create the life you want. Thriving despite obstacles and challenges. Cultivating a mindfulness practice for personal growth and inner strength. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

You may have heard of Jacqueline von Edelberg, the woman who overhauled an underperforming Chicago school and lived to tell about it. She has been featured on CNN, NPR and Oprah and Friends for her revitalization efforts behind the once fledgling Nettlehorst School. It was this experience that led Jacqueline to co-author the book, How to Walk to School: a Blue Print for a Neighborhood School Renaissance. Now, as the Director of Dabble Kids, an online platform that offers hyperlocal enrichment activities for families and their children, she continues a legacy in broadening opportunity, engagement, and person-to- person connection (in an otherwise web-based world). Jacqueline possesses an uncanny ability to bring others together for the common good. For this reason alone, Jacqueline is simply an awe-inspiring person with plenty of sage wisdom to share. It also makes her the perfect guest for this episode of Inflection Point. Key takeaways: Creating an infrastructure for an initiative to get results. [2:33] Applying your strengths in different situations to garner positive outcomes. [4:17] Tapping into others’ energy in order to motivate teams. [11:37] Maintaining a sense of self-care in the midst of important life work. [15:31] Launching your own projects despite not having it all figured out. [24:14] Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!

As a Curator of Confidence and Uniqueness, Rick encourages people to playfully and strategically dig into their life’s closets, bringing out their uniqueness as a means for building confidence, and owning their unique space on the planet. Rick came out as a gay man at age 38, with a wife and two kids. His work as a Life Strategist, Podcaster of The Coming Out Lounge, blogger for the Huffington Post, and Author of the book, Frankly My Dear I’m Gay: A Late Bloomers Guide To Coming Out, has proven his talent to guide people, out of hiding, and into their own brilliance.   His humor and kick-butt attitude is evident in today’s podcast where we explore the freedom for all people to truly be themselves and love themselves unconditionally.   Key Takeaways: Learn how mistrust, even toward yourself, fringes upon your sense of freedom. [2:12] Stand in your truth and draw a line in the sand…understand how having this mentality can help identify triggers and iron out any personal challenges – big or small – as a result. [7:06] “Get off the comfy couch” and recognize that this signals more than action, but rather a turning point. [8:57] Hear Rick’s journey in coming out, new doors that began to open, and how he found his life’s calling in the process. [11:24] Make “quirk work” despite what others may think and why that approach spells success in life and business. [21:15] [26:33]   Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!

Have you ever purchased a product advertised on an infomercial? Have you ever contemplated what kind of messaging influences consumers and turns them into raving fans?   Today’s conversation is with marketing tycoon, Alex Mandossian. In uncovering a Socratic and karmic marketing method, Alex has generated nearly $400 million in sales and products for his clients and strategic partners across five different continents since 1993. His all-in commitment – mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual – is why he serves as a “marketing therapist” for thought leaders such as Jack Canfield and Harvey MacKay. As the world’s leading master trainer to virtual trainers in the online marketplace, Alex is a veteran at growing “skill-sets, heart-sets, mind-sets, and balance sheets,” and his actionable advice has been shared everywhere from webinars to the stage, even presenting alongside His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Key takeaways: Utilize the “ask methodology” to connect the dots within a niche market. Debunk the myth that it is better to lead from the front. Consider which specific days of your work-life cycle are the most crucial for eternal success.   Unearth Einstein’s true meaning behind E = mc2.   Go 4 for 4 on consciousness levels.   Commit to a challenge to perform one “intentional act of appreciation”daily. Adopt some of Alex’s small gestures including sending automatic birthday messages to your circle of customers, suppliers, and team.   Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!  

We all want that engaged, productive feeling when we go to work, yet so many of us are sometimes disengaged from what we’re doing. How can we create a better dynamic with coworkers as well as establish teams that truly thrive? As the CEO of the Gabriel Institute, Dr. Janice Presser has studied Teamability® — team interaction in clinical, academic, and business settings — for more than 40 years. She came up with technology methods to enhance collaborative cultures and make meaningful work and organizational health a top priority. She is the author of six books; her latest is Dr. Janice: Thoughts and Tweets On Leadership, Teamwork And Teamability. She sheds insight into group dynamics and inspires us to more mindfully lead and serve. Key takeaways: Reframe your concept of teamwork to view it as a living being. Recognizing strengths and weaknesses in team members as opportunities for  advancement and better synergy. Understanding team member roles. Making leadership a team sport. Motivating team members to pitch in—even on tasks they don’t enjoy. Leveraging your own aptitudes to create better teams. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!

Imagine being 21 years old and nearly bankrupt working for a company that’s going down like a sinking ship. Fears also compounded by the looming threat of someone suing you for a cool $1 million. How would you tranquilize these events and create opportunity?   Scott Gerber dug himself out from these trenches at the worst economic time possible. He realized early on that the 9-5 job route was never an option for someone with creativity and passion – someone who strived to play in the big pond. Now as CEO of CommunityCo, with an ever-growing customer base and as the founder of the exclusive, member-only Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) and Forbes Councils, Scott is helping others to focus on building relationships and communities. Also a syndicated columnist and author of the book, Never Get a “Real” Job, Scott certainly took the road less traveled. He dishes in today’s podcast on his bootstrapping ways.   Key takeaways: Burn your business plan. Prepare yourself for gut punches during those key developmental stages of a business or career. Collect dumb mistakes because _____________ is the ultimate teacher. Be sure to gaze out the window during the train ride. Retrain your brain against the scripted metrics, like customer acquisition. Care about people as people.   Score the best piece of advice Scott ever received.   Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!  

Growing up with a father who epitomized the advertising age’s “original madmen,” Bryan surely ate ideas for breakfast. It’s no wonder he claims he is “obsessed with creativity and the creative process.” Bryan is Cofounder and Chief Idea Guy of the Growth Engine Company, a sixteen-year-old firm which enables a variety of Fortune 500 clients, including Kraft and Ford, to generate new business concepts and innovations. His latest book, 21 Days to a Big Idea, unleashes powerful creative thinking techniques for individuals as well as small business enterprises. His inventive approach as the “new product guru” has been highlighted by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, and countless other entrepreneurial-driven publications. Key takeaways: Stop waiting for inspiration to hit. Simply draw a circle around yourself. What challenges or problems can you solve within this space? Remember when you wished upon a star every night? Return to that juvenile state and make impossible wishes…possible again. Be like Einstein. Give yourself a problem, but spend 55 minutes coming up with the framework of the question. Cultivate the “Chinese menu” brainstorming process – that of Fran Striker and David Bowie. Find out what a 21-day experiment really means. And no, it has nothing to do with a food cleanse. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!

David Novak was recognized in 2012 as CEO of the Year by Chief Executive Magazine, one of the world’s best CEOs by Barrens, one of Fortune’s top people in business, and one of the 100 best performing CEOs in the world by Harvard Business Review. But, he’s not basking in the glow of these achievements like you might think. Novak is too busy recognizing the good work of others. In fact, the co-founder and former CEO of YUM! Brands, Inc., has a megaphone in one hand and the superlative knowledge to match…and today he’s shouting out a little known secret about the best way to build a culture – at work, at home, and at play.    Novak is the author of The Education of an Accidental CEO and Taking People With You. His latest book, O Great One, is the launch pad to his newest venture, OGO Enterprises, LLC. He talks to Inflection Point host, Luke Iorio, about personal and professional fulfillment and how we can all enhance our connections with others in the smallest, yet most profound ways. Key takeaways: Discover what happens when you do—and when you don’t—take time to do “this” in your everyday routine. [2:33] Learn to pinpoint recognition deficits – what are they and how can it either propel or derail your career and personal life. [3:40] Improve your mood and productivity by incorporating this one practice…guaranteed to help make you a better leader. [15:29] Leverage self-awareness to accept and grow from periods of transition. [17:13] Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

If you had the choice to secure the path of a billionaire at age 20, would you? Meet the 76-year-old man who faced that decision, and chose the alternative—the one that would factor in family, children, friends, and other mentors and teachers.  The life of Alan Fox bounces from one extraordinary success to another in both his personal and professional endeavors. With every triumph—from starting his own commercial real estate company in 1968 that would amount to $1.5 billion, to becoming a New York Times bestselling author of People Tools, Alan takes us behind-the-scenes of his best pearls of wisdom. Simple, straightforward advice on happiness, success, and building positive connections, both in business and in life, that has amassed faithful readership and captured the attention of the Steve Harvey Show and the Meredith Vieira Show.   Key takeaways:  Recognize what will happen when you don’t tug on a problem from its roots.  Learn why kindness and philanthropy go hand-in-hand and why such opportunities are the true mark of success.    Resist the urge to eat everything at the buffet, an exercise in distinguishing between your own potentially reactive as well as proactive patterns.   Embrace a diverse career portfolio based on what you enjoy, not what’s going to make the most money.  Disconnect in an otherwise connected world and ground your decisions in emotions in order to bring about some amazing opportunities and outcomes.        Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

Have you ever thought about giving it all up? The house? The job? Day-to-day normalcy?   Meet a couple who is on the hunt to collect experiences and moments, not possessions. With a moniker of the “Wandering La Vignes,” Justin and Patrice La Vigne are tried and true modern-day nomads since 2011, living a very nontraditional life … and making it work! With more than 12,000 trail miles between them, it’s safe to say they spend more time hiking in the backcountry than trekking city streets. It’s what they learn about themselves, along the way, which points them toward their true north and purpose in life. Even though the Wandering La Vignes have some big goals (hint: 20,310 feet), their travels show us that even just taking smaller leaps of faith can lead to endless learning and play.    Key takeaways:  Score a panoramic view of best practices for disappearing from traditional norms in favor of a freer, more expansive existence.   Say hello and treat everyone like they are a CEO, never knowing what opportunities present from serendipitous and unexpected moments.    Throw caution to the wind; failures and mistakes are all part of the unscripted story.  Create your own happiness and make every day an adventure by adopting an out-of-the-box philosophy.   Recalibrate your partnership every day. Accept that sometimes you may have to set up the tent, cook over the camp stove, and fetch the water all on your own.   Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons.   That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Yet when it comes to search engines, social sharing, and interactive forums, words – however harsh or humble – carry their weight in spades. In fact, you’ve probably heard stories or perhaps you’ve been a direct victim of overt or explicit judgments materialized as a result of cyber bullying.    Galit Breen is no stranger to receiving a wave of online criticism. She had a particularly hurtful experience with social media, but transformed it into a movement favoring a kinder approach to online encounters. Now a pioneer for a safer Internet, not only teaching her own children how to reap the positives of digital sharing, but Galit has branched out to others on the topic through her breakout book, Kindness Wins. Her unique experience and outspoken courage has garnered mainstream acclaim catching the attention of media networks such as The Today Show and xoJane.    Key takeaways:  Learn what it means to zoom out and “shhhh” during your social media interactions and why provoking others to think leads to more meaningful connectivity.    Discover the sage piece of advice that helps most everyone bounce back from the anguish associated with adversity.  Adopt some good rules of thumb: remember behind every curated highlights reel is the inevitable bloopers reel.   Cultivate a support system and don’t go it alone. Take stock of the five people you spend the most time with and assure that they all have this one thing in common.     Embrace the role of the “somebody” by becoming a game-changer and creating a culture of kindness benefitting future generations to come.     Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play! 

How many people do you know that have built 10 businesses in seven industries across four continents? In the very first episode of Inflection Point, we feature trailblazer and corporate titan, Chuck Blakeman. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur, Tedx speaker, and best-selling author who serves as a world-renowned business advisor through his company, Crankset Group. But, he is not just another run-of-the-mill organizational leader. He puts an interesting spin on how the workplace should look in the 21st century. As a visionary to Fortune 5000s and small businesses, his growing clientele spans the likes of Apple and Tyco Healthcare. His progressive mentorship and peer advisory services have also earned him a coveted spot as a featured contributor to Inc. Magazine. Key takeaways: Learn why businesses need a 2.0 re-boot or else get left behind...by their employees. Discover how the word “participation” is all the buzz in business – not as a trend, but as a mainstay for mass industry success. Soak up insight on why management is a fundamentally flawed concept. Adopt a “make meaning, not just money” mindset to transform your entire workforce...and everyday life. Channel the bigger “why” around life and work, and gain real traction through “risk taking” in business. Hint: it’s not the numbers that matter, it’s something else entirely. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons.  That’s how we Live Lead and Play!