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Creating Civil Workplaces with Sejal Thakkar (#93) You can connect with Sejal at www.trainxtra.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Joelle Monaco's expertise expands over ten years in organizational development; she possesses extensive experience in planning, directing, and training enhancements for both employee and organizational success. Throughout Joelle’s professional experiences, she utilizes a strength-based approach in employee and organizational management. These experiences provide Joelle the professional opportunities to build the skills and abilities required to lead teams and empower employees to achieve professional and organizational goals while fostering a people-first approach. SHOW NOTES * Why should companies care about mental health and wellness? * The cost of depression in the workplace * How can companies objectively assess how their employees are doing? * The connection between stress and performance * Leading with a people-first approach * How do we create change? * Do toxic work environments create trauma? * One person can bring down an entire business * The pandemic's effect on mental health * What to do if you need help * Resources for mental health * Be the business that leads by example You can connect with Joelle at www.joellemonacoconsulting.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com You can find Brian's book, The 10 Habits of Influential Leaders, at https://welcome.ly/p/10habits Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. Intro and Outro Music: Rise by Punch Deck
Tim Spiker is the founder of The Aperio and the Who* Not What principle, a profound and research-based truth that has powered 15 years of leadership success. Tim’s book, The Only Leaders Worth Following, explores Who* Not What in depth, inviting readers into a journey that can truly change the way they lead—from the inside out. Tim and his organization help people become, be, and stay leaders who are actually worth* following. Tim’s work includes delivering keynote talks, creating unique and customized learning experiences, and guiding long-term development journeys. SHOW NOTES * How a marketing open house changed Tim's life * Leadership doesn't have to be painful * The difference between short term and long term results * Being a well-developed person is a whole lot more than just having good character * The effectiveness of your tactics is deeply and statistically significantly impacted by how well developed you are * What does it mean to be a well-developed person? * The 5 1/2 areas of being inwardly sound * Secure and settled, Self-aware, Principled, Holistically healthy, Purposeful, Emotionally mature * The person who's wanting growth and development is always with the person who's wanting growth and development * Sometimes a magnet repels * What does it mean to be an others focused leader? * Attentive, Curious, Empathic, Humble, Agapone * If you do not have time to be attentive to the people that you're leading * Sometimes the belief comes and then the action follows. Sometimes the action goes first. And then the belief comes because they see the result of the action * "Tell me more about that" * Leadership results are a lagging indicator * Three quarters of your effectiveness as a leader comes from who you are, not what you do. You can connect with Tim at www.theonlyleaders.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com. You can find Brian's book, The 10 Habits of Influential Leaders, at https://welcome.ly/p/10habits Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. Intro and Outro Music: Rise by Punch Deck
Jessica Rhodes is the leading expert on how to leverage podcast guesting for increased brand awareness, more leads and higher profits. She created the podcast booking industry in 2013 when she founded Interview Connections, the first and leading agency of its kind. Along with her business partner, Margy Feldhuhn, Jessica has quickly scaled Interview Connections to over $1M in annual revenue with nearly no direct marketing or advertising. Their team of in house Booking Agents are the podcast powerhouses behind many successful entrepreneurs and businesses including Ali Brown, Perry Marshall, Aweber, USA Financial and more. Jessica has done hundreds of podcast interviews both as a guest, and co host of Rock the Podcast. She is the acclaimed author of Interview Connections: How to #RockThePodcast From Both Sides of the Mic and has been a featured speaker at Podfest Multimedia Expo and FinCon. SHOW NOTES * How Jessica started a podcast booking company * Why podcasts are so powerful * Is it too late to start a podcast? * How Jessica would start a podcast today * Turning your podcast into a marketing opportunity * How to profit from being a podcast guest * The importance of vetting your podcast guests * The balance between host interests and audience interests * The rewards of leadership in business You can connect with Jessica at www.interviewconnections.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com. You can find the 10 Habits of Influential Leaders at https://welcome.ly/p/10habits Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. Intro and Outro Music: Rise by Punch Deck
Wellness coach and attorney Adessa Barker joins me on Lead With Impact to discuss the importance of community on life and leadership as we start a new year. SHOW NOTES * Many of us lost social compensation * You need to plant your seed in fertile ground * Be bold enough to fight for the life you want * How many people need you vs. how many people feed you? * How to find your community You can connect with Adessa at www.adessabarker.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com You can find the 10 Habits of Influential Leaders at https://amzn.to/2J6pmwP Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. We'd love to hear from you! Intro and Outro Music: Rise by Punch Deck
This episode features a leadership conversation with Dean Hallett. Dean is most well-known for being the CFO for Fox, where he was a key member of the executive team and instrumental in shaping the overall strategy of the studio. Before that he was the executive vice president and CFO for the Walt Disney studios, where he developed a unique and highly effective leadership training program for early and mid-career managers. In this conversation, we talk about leadership, culture, and what leadership is really like at Disney. SHOW NOTES * Dean's journey to Disney * How Emotional Intelligence training paid off * The combination of money focus and people focus * How Dean used a collaborative process to win people over * Why the ability to talk people creates opportunity * Improving the Peter Principle * Feedback is the least expensive, most valuable management tool that we have * I will take culture over technical skills any day. * The relationship between money and creativity in the movie business * Get as many perspectives as you can * Navigating egos in Hollywood * The challenges of working within Disney's leadership system * How Bob Iger differed from Michael Eisner * The danger of "I think I know" * Why high performers don't necessarily make great coaches * The monkeys, the ladder, and the banana * Using the Johari Window for self-awareness * Using leadership to drive creativity * Creating an open and collaborative culture where creativity and innovation thrive. You can connect with Dean at www.hallettleadership.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com. You can find the 10 Habits of Influential Leaders at https://amzn.to/2J6pmwP Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. We'd love to hear from you! Intro and Outro Music: Rise by Punch Deck
Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years he’s helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President. Although for years he was best known for his book Endless Referrals, over the past few years it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that has captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, has sold over 975,000 copies. Since its release it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight’s (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 29 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales approaching two million copies. The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he was named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and served on the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida. SHOW NOTES * What Bob learned as a Golden Gloves boxing champion * Bob's journey to writing The Go-Giver and beyond * How Bob mastered sales * Why predictability is key to a successful system * How success in sales led to creating a speaking business * Why it pays to shift your focus from getting to giving * Can you be a Go-Getter and a Go-Giver? * Why you don't want to be a Go-Taker * Why people follow (and don't follow) you * Understanding the Laws of Value and Compensation * The relationship between quality and quantity * People act for their reasons, not ours * The importance of temporarily suspending your self-interest * Is The Go-Giver still relevant? * Bob's passion for animal rights You can connect with Bob and get an excerpt of The Go-Giver at www.burg.com Furry Friends Adoption Clinic: http://www.furryfriendsadoption.com You can check out Mariah Ramundo's work at mariahramundo.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com. You can find the 10 Habits of Influential Leaders at https://amzn.to/2J6pmwP Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. We'd love to hear from you! Intro and Outro Music: Rise by Punch Deck
Oleg Lougheed's start in life was inauspicious. At 9 years old, he relinquished his parents' rights and entered the Russian orphanage. At 12 years old, he decided to be adopted into a new family, in a new country, halfway across the world, to start a new life. At 24 years old, he began his journey of helping others live the life they have always dreamed of, despite their hardships and misfortunes by allowing them to recognize the uniqueness and worth within their own story. Today Oleg shares his message about resilience and personal stories in a number of ways, including in his Tedx Talk "How To Overcome Your Odds" SHOW NOTES* The choice we all have* Oleg's early life challenge* The question that changed Oleg's life* How creativity helped Oleg turn things around* How Michael Jordan inspired Oleg* The importance of being intentional* You don't need to know the how, you just need to know where to start* Rethinking your relationship with rejection* Dealing with negative thoughts* What happens when off-stage meets on-stage You can connect with Oleg at: https://www.overcomingodds.today You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. We'd love to hear from you!
Laura Gale got her start as a publicist for Hachette, a global publishing house, and worked on projects like the Twilight phenomenon, JK Rowling's post-Harry Potter publications, and the personal memoirs of Michael Palin, Nelson Mandela and Tina Fey. She started Laura Is Writing to help entrepreneurs to write, publish and market books that transform their businesses and leave a legacy they're proud of. She has ghostwritten over 15 books and has helped dozens of authors to edit and market their books. Laura is also the author of 'How To Write This Book: Write, Publish and Market Your Business Bestseller' and 'Content That Converts: How to Build A Profitable and Predictable B2B Content Marketing Strategy'. Both books were bestsellers in Amazon's Marketing category for several months. She is also the co-host of the Business of Writing Podcast. SHOW NOTES* How Laura became a ghostwriter* Creating a writing discipline* Why you should write a book* How to get prepare for writing your book* Using practice to close the gap between taste and ability* The three big issues that hold authors back* Getting to publication day is only half of the journey* Pre launch and post launch strategies* If you have a story to tell, don't put off telling it* If you can listen to this podcast, you can write a book You can connect with Laura and get a free copy of "How To Write This Book" at www.lauraiswriting.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. We'd love to hear from you!
Described as a “Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body, a “hire authority,” and “certified prophet” of workforce trends, Ira S. Wolfe has emerged as one of HR’s most visionary thinkers. Ira personifies the passion and mindset required to manage the convergence of the tired, the wired, and technology. His enthusiasm and engaging approach inspires his audience to challenge preconceptions about what it takes to attract, select, manage, and retain top talent and take the initiative to make change for them. Ira is an accomplished speaker/author and President of Success Performance Solutions. He has presented on the prestigious red carpet of TEDx and on the stage of DisruptHR. His first book The Perfect Labor Storm launched him into national prominence. This was followed by Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization. His 2016 TEDx Talk Make Change Work for You became the inspiration for his latest book Recruiting in the Age of Googlization: When the Shift Hits Your Plan. Wolfe is also a prolific business writer, podcaster, and blogger, contributing to CornerstoneOnDemand’s ReWork, Forbes, Huffington Post, Lehigh Valley Business Journal Business2BusinessMagazine, and numerous industry and business publications. He’s been featured in INC Magazine, Fast Company, Business Week, American Express OPEN, NFIB, Inc., Intuit Small Business and Fox Business. SHOW NOTES* How our changing world has affected recruiting* How job search has changed* Getting rid of the HR black hole* How smartphones changed the game* How companies can adapt to the current environment* Recruiting is marketing* Why recruiting is about changing mindsets* How the pandemic has affected recruiting* The importance of adaptability* When the shift hits your plan You can connect with Ira at www.irawolfe.com or www.successperformancesolutions.com Go to www.besthrbook.com to get Recruiting In the Age of Googlization for free You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. We'd love to hear from you!
As a Talent, Culture, & Performance Leader, Miranda VonFricken has led multiple teams to success in the fields of technology, higher education, sales, and human resources. After almost 15 years in the corporate environment she now travels the United States connecting with, coaching, and speaking to those looking to up-level their life, careers, and business! Passionate about all things personal and professional development; Miranda has been coaching individuals and groups for over 10 years. She creates and conducts workshops on leadership, employee engagement, goal achievement, mindset elevation, personal branding, social selling, and more. A member of the Forbes Coaching Council, leader of multiple Mastermind groups, and motivational speaker, Miranda has contributed to numerous books, blogs, and podcasts in support her passions and mission. She is a certified life coach, has a Master’s in Motivation and Professional Development, and is on a mission is to guide people towards their most engaged and passion-filled life, both professionally and personally. SHOW NOTES:* Miranda's unusual journey to career and life coaching* Learning from growing up as a child actor* Self leadership is the foundation for all leadership* The three steps to "selfie" leadership* How to perform a self audit* Monitoring your own energy with the threshold process* Celebrating your little wins with self parties* Be who you were meant to be You can connect with Miranda on LinkedIn or Facebook at Miranda VonFricken Check out more info at MirandaVonFricken.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. I'd love to hear from you!
Tonia Morris founded Simply HR Inc. with a vision to be the #1 resource for connecting Generations in the Workplace. As both an accomplished Generation Connector Speaker and Culture Disrupter with 25 years combined experience building strong organizational cultures and Generational Inclusive workplaces. Tonia has served as executive HR professional for several fortune 100 companies. Tonia has served as HR advisor on several merger and acquisitions. Tonia was awarded the 2019 Steve Business Award for “Maverick of the Year” for her work around Generational Inclusiveness. SHOW NOTES:* We are going through a transformation, not a pivot* Defining diversity and inclusion* Diversity is a heart issue* Why heart can be bigger that unconscious bias* Overcoming hesitancy to speak up* How to start the discussion* Transformation vs checking the box* Should we aim to change hearts or behavior?* Why Tonia starts by talking about generational differences* The plight of older workers You can connect with Tonia at www.toniamorrisspeaks.comCheck out Tonia's podcast Generational and Diversity Conversations You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. I'd love to hear from you!
Duane Cashin is a sales expert, author, and professional speaker. In this episode we talk about the psychology of selling, what most people are doing wrong, and how you can guarantee yourself success. SHOW NOTES: * The three things every sales person must do * How the internet shifted the power in sales * How the traditional sales process was born * Why the will to study separates the good from the great * Learning TITO * The three things you need to know to provide value * "All it takes is work" * What Jerry Rice can teach us about sales * Selling is easy - just give people what they want? * Deciding between sales tactics * Preparing to reach out to a prospect * Every company is looking for new ideas * Bring something to the table all day long * The format of a killer opening statement * The difference between a crowded market and a competitive market * The mental DNA of top sales people * How a need to be liked can kill a sales person * Is sales a good career? * Be willing to catch the bricks * What are you struggling with in sales? You can connect with Duane at www.cashinsales.com or duane@cashinsales.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. I'd love to hear from you!
Brandi Bernoskie is a digital strategist, website developer, and founder of Alchemy+Aim and North Star Sites, companies that help entrepreneurs and business owners elevate their online presence and enhance their digital experience. She is an advocate for using technology in ways that humanize, connect and serve people as well as for asking deeper philosophical questions and teaching others to think more broadly about impact when they create, particularly in STEAM fields. Brandi’s academic background in theatre, philosophy and physics was the perfect foundation for launching Alchemy + Aim, a website strategy and development agency, where her team has worked with thought leaders like Brené Brown, Laverne Cox, Martha Beck, Judy Smith, and Kate Northrup as well as other notable change makers since 2013. Brandi is a natural connector and business matchmaker, who is always working to help others step into their genius work and leverage the expertise of those around them to achieve new levels of success and community along the way SHOW NOTES * How technology is like a digital appendage * Your digital experience is your Sasha Fierce * The importance of unpacking your personal values and strengths * Brandi's unusual career path * Is technology making us less human? * Using technology to facilitate human connection, not replace human connection * Building your team with technology * Shifting your mind to embrace tech You can connect with Brandi at: alchemyandaim.com instagram.com/alchemyandaim instagram.com/brandibernoskie You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact. We'd love to hear from you.
I heard so many great things about my discussion with Christine Smith in Episode 56 that I knew I had to invite her back. In this conversation we talk about what has and hasn't changed in networking, the importance of mindset, fixing what isn't broken, and much more. SHOW NOTES: * How has networking changed? * How not to be weird * Remove the friction by being clear and concise * Why it's important to know yourself * Going faster by going slower * It's about mindset, not tactics * The balance between comfort and discomfort * Using stories in your networking * Making networking un-awkward * The best networking question * Being discerning about who you let in You can learn more about Christine and networking at riplEFX.us You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact
Manage Your Message With Jim Karrh (#78) Too many professionals today are missing out. They have a lot to offer--but their message isn’t right, or they lack enough messengers to share it, or the entire process seems unmanageable. Jim Karrh offers clients his experience as a consumer researcher, award-winning corporate marketing leader, and now consultant, speaker, and coach to businesses ranging from startups to members of the Fortune 500. Jim is the author of The Science of Customer Connections: Manage Your Message to Grow Your Business (published by Career Press). He is also host of “The Manage Your Message Podcast.” Jim has an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, along with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the University of Florida. But Jim also knows you don’t have to be a Ph.D., a professional speaker, an extrovert, or a brilliant conversationalist to bring your own business story to life. You just need to follow a process he calls “Managing Your Message.” SHOW NOTES * Most people are more comfortable knowing their value than talking about it * The fundamental thing we get wrong * People want to know that you're an apple tree growing apples * The challenge of walking away from academic tenure * How messaging becomes misaligned * Adopting the co-creation mentality * The importance of a messaging guide * The shortcoming of mission and vision statements * Yes, you can over-communicate * Know the way, go the way, and show the way You can learn more about Jim at www.jimkarrh.com You can purchase The Science of Customer Connections: Manage Your Message to Grow Your Business here: https://amzn.to/31lzdUt You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact
This episode features a roundtable discussion about how leaders can protect and strengthen their careers in turbulent times. What skills should leaders be developing to make sure they are ready for the future? How important is emotional intelligence in our current environment? We discuss all of these issues and more. Joelle’s expertise expands over ten years in organizational development; she possesses extensive experience in planning, directing, and training enhancements for both employee and organizational success. Throughout Joelle’s professional experiences, she utilizes a strength-based approach in employee and organizational management. These experiences provide Joelle the professional opportunities to build the skills and abilities required to lead teams and empower employees to achieve professional and organizational goals while fostering a people-first approach. Joelle received her MBA and BS in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University at Albany, New York. Tom Schin is an engagement and culture enthusiast with 25 years of leadership, management, sales and human resource management experience. He loves microphones, walks on the beach, and engaging with audiences of all shapes and sizes to discuss their workplace culture. He's the Creator of Build Better Culture, an organization built around helping organizations find their sweet spot between their employees and their company values. Tom has his Master's in Education Theory from the University at Albany, is a graduate of Leadership Saratoga, and a Culture Talk Certified Partner. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Home Made Theater in Saratoga Springs. SHOW NOTES * What skills do leaders need to develop right now? * The impact of emotional intelligence * Skills and tasks don't equate to leadership* How can leaders protect their careers?* The opportunity to reinvent yourself* Transparency equals attractiveness* Being intentional about your next opportunity You can learn more about Joelle at www.joellemonacoconsulting.com You can learn more about Tom at www.buildbetterculture.com You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact
Our guest today is best-selling author, entrepreneur, and financial expert Damion Lupo. Damion has written more than 11 books in personal finance and money thinking, he is the host of the Financial Underdogs Podcast, and he is the owner of 50+ companies. Damion’s newest book Unicornomics lays out the essential pieces required for any budding Unicorn, whether the entrepreneur wants to create a million-dollar or a billion-dollar business. Damion’s secret to outdoing the competition is high tough not high tech and his secret sauce has more to do with mistake volume. More mistakes, faster than the competition - his key to success. Playing by a different set of rules, he even bought his first rental house with a VISA, a move that snowballed into owning 150 rental houses in 7 states in less than 5 years. In 2008 he lost the entire $20 million but recreated his wealth and reinvented his life over 4 transformational years. Today he leads 3 multimillion-dollar global companies with one unified mission - to Free People from Money Bondage. SHOW NOTES * Why Damion focuses on helping people with retirement * Wall Street is not your friend * Why ownership of your finances is so important * Clarity is where the power is * Building your financial muscles * Money doesn't set you free, skills set you free * What is the foundational 15% of success? * The green and red arrows of wealth * Why financial responsibility is more important than ever * You need to get comfortable talking about money * The value of leverage in a bad economy You can learn more about Damion at www.financialunderdogs.com You can purchase the book Unicornomics at https://www.unicornomics.net/ You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact
This episode features a roundtable discussion on the issue of leadership approach. Why is better for leaders to lead through influence vs. fear? Why is the reward and punishment model outdated? What effect does leadership have on culture? We discuss all of these issues and more. Joelle’s expertise expands over ten years in organizational development; she possesses extensive experience in planning, directing, and training enhancements for both employee and organizational success. Throughout Joelle’s professional experiences, she utilizes a strength-based approach in employee and organizational management. These experiences provide Joelle the professional opportunities to build the skills and abilities required to lead teams and empower employees to achieve professional and organizational goals while fostering a people-first approach. Joelle received her MBA and BS in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University at Albany, New York. Tom Schin is an engagement and culture enthusiast with 25 years of leadership, management, sales and human resource management experience. He loves microphones, walks on the beach, and engaging with audiences of all shapes and sizes to discuss their workplace culture. He's the Creator of Build Better Culture, an organization built around helping organizations find their sweet spot between their employees and their company values. Tom has his Master's in Education Theory from the University at Albany, is a graduate of Leadership Saratoga, and a Culture Talk Certified Partner. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Home Made Theater in Saratoga Springs. * Why do some leaders choose not to lead with influence? * "We all take out the garbage" * Leading by inspiration and influence * The downside of leading through fear * How leaders develop bad habits * You want to be the place that people want to come to, not run from * Creating freedom for your career to grow You can learn more about Joelle at www.joellemonacoconsulting.com You can learn more about Tom at www.buildbetterculture.com You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact
Today's episode is dedicated to uncovering the truth about successful marketing. What are most organizations getting wrong? What's the three step method to marketing success? What five people are we always marketing to? International keynote speaker Dawnna St. Louis and I discuss all of this and more. Being in the presence of Dawnna's energetic and bigger-than-life personality, you’d never guess that she pulled herself from the depths of depression, crawled out of homelessness, and built a $250M business intelligence company. Besides being a business owner and author, Dawnna has solidified herself as a conference headlining keynote speaker whose name is pretty much synonymous with audacity. SHOW NOTES * How Dawnna is different * Why Knowing Your Why is so important * Dawnna's journey from homelessness to business success * Why expertise isn't enough * What are we getting wrong about marketing? * The difference between marketing and advertising * The two factors driving your market's desires * The three-column formula for marketing success * Why you should kill your ambassador * The danger of copying someone else's marketing * The five different people we market to You can learn more about Dawnna at www.dawnna.com You can learn about the St. Louis Marketing Method at www.dawnna.com/marketing You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for Lead With Impact
This episode features a roundtable discussion between Brian Rollo, Joelle Monaco, and Tom Schin on the issue of overwhelm in the workplace. How can leaders help their team move from overwhelm to productivity? How can they help themselves? Joelle’s expertise expands over ten years in organizational development; she possesses extensive experience in planning, directing, and training enhancements for both employee and organizational success. Throughout Joelle’s professional experiences, she utilizes a strength-based approach in employee and organizational management. These experiences provide Joelle the professional opportunities to build the skills and abilities required to lead teams and empower employees to achieve professional and organizational goals while fostering a people-first approach. Joelle received her MBA and BS in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University at Albany, New York. Tom Schin is an engagement and culture enthusiast with 25 years of leadership, management, sales and human resource management experience. He loves microphones, walks on the beach, and engaging with audiences of all shapes and sizes to discuss their workplace culture. He's the Creator of Build Better Culture, an organization built around helping organizations find their sweet spot between their employees and their company values. Tom has his Master's in Education Theory from the University at Albany, is a graduate of Leadership Saratoga, and a Culture Talk Certified Partner. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Home Made Theater in Saratoga Springs. SHOW NOTES * What is slowing people down at work right now? * The benefits of slowing down * What are people anxious about right now? * How do managers deal with their own anxiety? * The cost of overwhelm and anxiety * How organizational strain leads to burnout * Self-accountability * How leaders should talk about feelings * What can leaders do to help employees dealing with overwhelm? You can learn more about Joelle at www.joellemonacoconsulting.com You can learn more about Tom at www.buildbetterculture.com You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Email brian@brianrollo.com to leave feedback, ask questions, or recommend guests for future episode of Lead With Impact
Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning to a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. SHOW NOTES * How a tragic accident became Michael's last bad day * Preventing bad moments from turning into bad days * All of your life events are neutral until you label them * Deciding to write a different script * Overcoming challenges with PBR (not the beer!) * Lean on the people in your peloton * Why we tend to be our own worst boss * Conversational intelligence * The value of self-compassion * How Covid-19 is causing us to examine our scripts * Get clear on your vision, values, and peloton * Use your morning routine to frame your day * You are more resilient than you think you are * Michael's 19 hour cycling event to raise funds for good causes You can learn more about Michael at www.michaelobrienshift.com You can learn about Michael's event at https://www.mightycause.com/event/Thankyou19 You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Welcome to a new feature of the Lead With Impact podcast. We are introducing Leadership Sense: A limited series of conversations between leadership and culture-focused consultants about what organizations need to be doing right now. Today's conversation is between myself and Tom Schin of Build Better Culture. Today's focus: How can leaders and organizations genuinely and effectively care for their people right now? We dig into the following issues... * How have people’s needs changed? * How should leaders adjust? Does industry make a difference? * The silver lining leadership opportunities right now * The shift in people's hierarchy of needs * How much responsibility does a leader have to take care of their people? * The value of compassion * Does it make sense to expect full work/life separation? * The right question to ask * Caring enough to care You can learn more about Tom Schin at www.buildbetterculture.com You can learn more about Brian Rollo at www.brianrollo.com
Amber Hurdle is the CEO of Amber Hurdle Consulting, a multi-award-winning talent optimization firm that pioneers using both science and marketing principles to strengthen brands from the inside out. She has worked with international celebrities, executives and Fortune 100 companies alike, connecting people strategies to business strategies. As a professional speaker, author, and podcast host, Amber “the Velvet Machete” Hurdle creates content-rich experiences that energize leaders. Just for fun: When Amber is not helping individuals and employers share their unique value, she is “momming so hard,” embracing her inner gym rat in the weight room, and entertaining her family and friends. While she is known for being a super extra dog mom and hot wing snob, Amber Hurdle is most known for connecting personal, employer and business brands via her proprietary Velvet Machete® Brand Strategy. SHOW NOTES * How Amber helps people * We have been conditioned to fit a mold that doesn't serve us * Embrace what you suck at * What it means to show up as you * Using your Velvet Machete * How Amber's struggles helped her succeed * The power of empathy * How employer brands become great * Using science to create happiness * Hiring the right people * Measuring the head, heart and briefcase * Why the employee experience must be personalized * Amber's message to the world You can find Amber at www.amberhurdle.com You can take the Predictive Index assessment at https://amberhurdle.com/predictive-index You can learn more about the Velvet Machete Leadership Academy at https://amberhurdle.com/velvetmacheteleadershipacademy You can find Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Bill Kurzeja is the Owner and founder of Professional Success South, a professional sales training and business consulting firm. Bill’s career began in the United States Army where he learned discipline and the importance of strict attention to detail. Over the next 8 years he made his way up the ranks to sergeant where he learned not only leadership, but the importance of clear, effective communication in training. This made his next move as he transitioned out of the military in 2001 obvious; he would enter the retail automotive industry. Beginning as a salesperson, he quickly rose through the ranks through finance, into sales manager, and finally into the GSM and GM positions. Bill now follows his passion in training and coaching, specializing in the basics of communication and how paying attention to details will build a strong foundation. He is always working tobring knowledge to as many people as possible whether through his clients, on social media, or through his weekly Podcast, Get Focused with Bill K and Gina Faye. SHOW NOTES * How Bill became interested in sales and communication * The true definition of sales * Why the concept of sales causes anxiety * The benefit of accountability * The challenge of self-evaluation * How do you sell yourself? * Getting over the discomfort of self-promotion * The middle road of assertiveness * You don't lose who you when you talk about what you love doing * How to gain confidence * Never stop building knowledge Oscar Trimboli was a guest on Episode #59 of Lead With Impact You can learn more about Bill at www.professionalsuccesssouth.com You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com
It's time to address one of the questions that I am asked most: Can Leadership be taught, or is it something that you are born with? SHOW NOTES: * The right question * The myth of the born leader * How music parallels leadership * The mathematical formula of excellence * Where to start * What integrity really means You can contact Brian at https://brianrollo.com. Questions and comments are welcome. We'd love to hear from you!
LWI 67 - Leadership, Health Care, and Finding Your Fit with Terry Fulcher Terry Fulcher is an experienced coach, trainer, and facilitator with years of experience in both healthcare and organizational development. In this free-ranging two-way conversation we focus on leadership in health care during the Covid-19 Crisis. SHOW NOTES * Terry's journey to leadership coaching * What do health care workers need? * What health care leaders need to be doing right now * The importance of creating certainty * Terry's advice to leaders * Brian and Terry debate leadership * The importance of self-awareness for leaders * Clarity and alignment * How can someone discover their true fit? * Asking the right questions * People like their own answers best * Why some leaders struggle to listen * How to stop ego from getting in the way * Terry's mentors * Terry's message to the world You can contact Terry at https://resource-ful1.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-fulcher-51290419/ You can contact Brian at https://brianrollo.com
Gina Horkey is a married, millennial mama from Minnesota. Additionally, she’s the founder of Horkey HandBook and loves helping others find or become an outstanding virtual assistant. Gina’s background includes making a living as a professional writer, an online business marketing consultant and a decade of experience in the financial services industry. SHOW NOTES * There is no such thing as failure * Gina's entrepreneurship journey * Why Gina felt comfortable becoming a writer * Always be marketing * Giving yourself permission to make a career change * The process for creating Minimum Viable Results * Overcoming the fear of change * Who should think about hiring a virtual assistant * How know what to delegate * Debunking virtual assistant stereotypes * How to hire and onboard a VA * Success is a journey You can contact Gina at https://horkeyhandbook.com You can contact Brian at https://brianrollo.com
Kit Pang is a Harvard Business School public speaking coach and the founder of BostonSpeaks—a public speaking firm that teaches people how to conquer fear and crush their presentations. Kit’s clients have come to him from diverse industries, including: * Fortune 500 CEOs and well-known TEDx Speakers * NFL Players and Three-Star Michelin Chefs * Rising leaders and executives of companies like Dell, Delta, RE/MAX, and many more Kit’s coaching style is fun, engaging, and insightful. Professionally, he enjoys speaking and coaching, but his personal life looks more like 25% Crossfit, 25% happy wife happy life, and 50% trying to help his cats get along. SHOW NOTES * Kit's journey to becoming a public speaking expert * How do you know when you've made an impact? * The importance of being able to adapt to the unexpected * How perfection can become a downfall * Think about your audience first * Why all leaders need to develop their speaking skills * CEO = Chief Explaining Officer * The difference between persuasion and influence * How can a leader become more persuasive? * Charismatic Leadership Tactics * Listen, listen, listen * The difference between a good speaker and a great speaker * Why cats are the most influential animal You can connect with Kit at: www.bostonspeaks.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/kitpang/ You can watch Kit's Tedx talk at: https://youtu.be/OE3nUrTp_KQ Learn more about Charismatic Leadership Tactics: https://hbr.org/2012/06/learning-charisma-2 You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Jesse Curry is a Leadership Coach and the founder of First String Leadership. Jesse incorporates his leadership experience from the United States Military Academy at West Point to corporate life at Johnson and Johnson to help leaders and entrepreneurs reach their business and leadership goals. SHOW NOTES * The myth of work-life balance * Why organizations struggle with Mission Statements * The importance of humility for leaders * The three questions your Mission Statement must answer * How to tie your Mission Statement to business activities * Why "Why" is so important in business * Team members aren't indentured servants * How a Mission Statement provides clarity in chaos * The true sign that you that you are a successful leader * "You are the biggest obstacle to achieving your own dreams" * People deserve good leaders Episode referenced in podcast: #21 Kurt Snyder on Serving As A Foreign Liason, The Power of Empathy, and Leadership Lessons From Rowing You can connect with Jesse at: www.firststringleadership.com (Free Mission Statement tool at www.firststringleadership.com/mission) https://www.instagram.com/firststringleader/ The First-String Leadership Podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com › podcast › the-first-string-leadership-podcast You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com Background Music credit to Kabbalistic Village
Camille Nisich is a leading expert on cash flow strategies for small businesses. She credits her decades of managing cash flow across Finance, Communications, and Marketing at a Wall Street darling and Tech giant known for short cash conversion cycles. She believe the primary problem that any business has is cash flow. She works with entrepreneurs and executives to determine which cash flow problem is causing their issues. SHOW NOTES * How Camille was inspired to start her entrepreneurial journey * The processes that helped Camille build her expertise * Why your passion shouldn't necessarily be your business * Aligning your skills and values to market need * How business owners can find hidden money in their business * Detaching yourself from your processes * The power of asking Why * Separating people from process * Why common objectives are key to successful negotiation * Why micro-influence is the key to Social Media success * Using stories to turn social media engagement into business * The power of video * Camille's experience with reality entertainment * The lessons Camille learned from her mentors, coaches, and managers * "Leave people better than you found them" You can connect with Camille at www.camillenisich.com and linkedin.com/in/camillenisich You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
You may not have chosen crisis, but crisis has chosen you. If you are a leader, NOW is the time when people need you most. By definition, crisis events are low probability but HIGH impact. They arrive when you're not ready and the stakes are instantly sky-high. That dilemma can leave leaders secretly wondering "What do I do now?" Let's talk about four tips that you can use to successfully guide your leadership behaviors when it matters most. You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Clay Staires, America’s Millionaire School Teacher, has been an authority on processing the frustrations and difficulties that accompany leadership for the past 15 years. Having worked with thousands of people for over 25 years, he has developed uniquely effective leadership-training programs that have been taught to university campuses, in high school classrooms, small businesses and non-profit board rooms. After starting six successful businesses in five years, today Clay fills his days as the CEO of The Leadership Initiative, creating confident leaders that can produce winning results and improve lives. He also speaks nationally as a motivational speaker. SHOW NOTES * How your company can become more of a drain instead of a dream * How to know when there's more to you than you've tapped into so far * The hurdle of admitting you need a coach * It's been your best thinking that's gotten you where you are now * How the business world resembles an epic hero's journey * Who is your Yoda? * How teaching middle-school kids taught Clay leadership * The four part model to find and keep great employees * Building the team that creates your dream * Always be recruiting * Five "Staire" Steps to great customer service and business success * How you think is the most important thing about you * You must increase your capacity to process greater complexity, or you will always be the limiting factor in your own life * If you ignore your inner voice for too long, you will lower the bar of your life to get the voice to shut up Links: Bill Gates: Everyone Needs A Coach https://youtu.be/XLF90uwII1k Traction Accountability Chart: https://youtu.be/MkTRbS0wSNY The Checklist Manifesto: https://amzn.to/2NmdVzV You can connect with Clay at www.theleadershipinitiative.com (Free Recruiting and Retention Plan and Free 13 point Company Assessment report) You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Wendy Waldron is an accomplished EOS Implementer, medical practice executive, project manager, energy aligner, and storyteller. She has long been interested in why we all do what we do, and how we can do it better! Her work is founded on the belief that human potential is priceless, but that the time and effort we put into our workplaces carry a cost burden. SHOW NOTES * How organizations miss out on human potential * Seeing yourself as the creator of your choices * Learning to do things without permission * The danger of structure overwhelming the mission * The danger of mission without structure * Why Wendy always worked at the largest organizations she could find * Working with the healthcare industry * What is EOS? * Why everyone needs a coach * How Barbara Cullen-Chapman gave Wendy trust and confidence * The power of realizing "It's Not About You" Links: Organizational Checkup: https://organizationalcheckup.com EOS: www.eosworldwide.com Traction: https://amzn.to/2FaO1dU Get A Grip: https://amzn.to/35cRQdp You can connect with Wendy at www.waldronworks.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Most of us think we are above-average listeners, but in truth, we all could be better. In this episode, listening expert Oscar Trimboli tells us why Deep Listening is a game-changing skill, and how listening can change individuals and cultures. SHOW NOTES * How a difficult international meeting led Oscar to become an expert on listening * Why aren't we taught how to listen? * Everyone thinks they are a good listener * Most of us listen in black and white * The biggest challenge we have with listening * The 125/400 Rule * We are programmed to be distracted * The most important person you need to listen to is yourself * Three tips for Level 1 Listening * Your ability to be present doubles when you turn your electronic devices off * The link between hydration and listening * The deeper you breathe, the deeper you listen * Listen carefully for what's not said * The 125/900 Rule * You have an 11% chance that what you are saying is what you are thinking * Don't assume that the first thing someone says is really what they mean * Three phrases to get to the heart of the matter * The danger of only listening to those who have a strong opinion * Ask the Eileens of the world * Are you listening to all of the opinions in the room? * How deep listening can change a "disaster movie" culture You can connect with Oscar and get free listening tips at www.listeningmyths.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Have you ever found yourself in a position where it felt like you had to choose between following a policy and doing the right thing? Let's talk about the dilemma. SHOW NOTES * The benefits of policy * How policy provides clarity * There is no policy that covers every situation or context * My mantra * Who should be in on the decision * Do we have a people first or a policy first mindset? * There are no awards for following policy * You are in a people business, not a policy business * Sneak Preview of Episode 58 with Oscar Trimboli You can connect with Brian at BrianRollo.com
In this episode Sales Expert Mary Grothe shares her tips on connecting with clients, creating results through mindset and behavior, and becoming a sales leader. Mary Grothe is a former #1 MidMarket B2B Sales SaaS Sales Rep who formed Sales BQ after selling millions in revenue and breaking multiple records. Sales BQ is a firm of fractional VPs of Sales who serve companies across the nation with one driving goal: profitably rebuilding their sales departments to grow their revenue by focusing on BQ, the behavioral quotient. SHOW NOTES * How Mary went from a support position to becoming a leading Sales Rep * Mary's motivation to become great at sales * The bad experience that drove Mary to reach new levels * Why nervousness never goes away and how to get through it * Minimizing fear through successful outcomes * Sales is not about you * Three questions to connect with your customers and build confidence * The empowering sales mindset * What most sales people do wrong * The "Sidewalk Visual" sales approach * How to win deals in discovery * The importance of Behavioral Quotient * The difference between IQ, EQ, and BQ * Measuring BQ - how behavior leads to success * The connection between mindset and performance * Behavior Drives Results You can connect with Mary Grothe at marygrothe.com, salesbq.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe, and on Twitter at @marylgrothe You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
I'll admit it. I hate networking. Or at least I used to, until I met Christine Smith. She is a self-described Power Connector, an out-of-the-box thinker, and a believer in the power of introductions. She has made it her mission in life to bring people together. In this episode Christine will share tips on how reluctant networkers like me can succeed at networking and use it to generate real business results. SHOW NOTES * Does everyone hate networking? * What made Christine want to be a great networker? * How Christine's approach is different * The networking mistake most people make * The five different kinds of connections * Competition comes from a mindset of insecurity * Why a having strong network puts you in a position of strength * The difference between referrals and introductions * The importance of staying "front of mind" * How to create a foolproof networking strategy * Networking tips for introverts * The right way to network using LinkedIn You can connect with Christine Smith at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/ (look for the purple hair!) You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
It's time for another solo episode! In Episode 55, Brian reflects on a decision that each business must make - whether to focus on its owners, customers, or employees. We talk about Milton Friedman's groundbreaking New York Times Magazine article in 1970 and how it changed the course of business for decades. Is it time for a new model for 2019 and beyond, and if so, why? Milton Friedman article: The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profitsumich.edu › ~thecore › doc › Friedman Industry Week article on Boeing: Boeing Must Fix Its Moral Compass, and Its Culture ...https://www.industryweek.com › leadership › boeing-must-fix-its-moral-co... You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com. Or email Brian at brian@brianrollo.com.
Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss are corporate communications experts, turned business humor writers, who spent two decades careening through corporate America and barely lived to write about it. Having worked with some of Minnesota’s largest and most dynamic companies, including Best Buy and Cargill, Jennifer and Michael’s 40+ years of corporate work experiences inspired and helped shaped many of the story lines and characters found in their books. SHOW NOTES * Why Jennifer and Michael walked away from corporate life * What they want readers to take away from their novels * Why they write business fiction * The theme of Operation Clusterpuck * The company will always choose itself * The value of healthy business culture * How companies can become better at communication * The corporate struggle with remote work and flexible work schedules * The importance of middle managers * The challenge of managing people for the first time * How to communicate while co-authoring novels * Take your work seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously * Don't follow your dream; pursue it You can connect with Jennifer and Michael at: https://facebook.com/rockandvossbooks https://twitter.com/mvoss23 https://twitter.com/jenniferrock https://instagram.com/rockandvossbooks/ http://rockandvossbooks.com/ You can buy Operation Clusterpuck at https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Clusterpuck-B-S-Incorporated-Novel-ebook/dp/B07KFRN3LV You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Ep. #53 Dr. Amir Rashidian on Leading A Stress-Free Life Holding Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Dr. Amir A. Rashidian is the founder of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center. Established in 2006 and serving over 18,000 patient visits annually, the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center focuses on high-tech diagnostics to detect and correct disturbances in the nervous system. The doctors at the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center, promoting drugless health solutions, work with patients to eliminate the causes of disease and not merely the suppression of symptoms. As a consultant, Dr. Amir has worked with 18 chiropractic practices, 16 of which were startup businesses that all reached profitability within the first 3 months of business launch. Dr. Rashidian attributes his success in opening practices to an intensive systematized marketing plan implemented 3 months prior to business launch. He has personally opened two very successful chiropractic practices. A very active speaker at corporate events, conventions, and churches, he is also frequently interviewed by the local TV, radio, and newspaper. Additionally, Dr. Amir serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity and is a major financial supporter of their local building projects. He has won multiple honors and awards including Business Leader of the Year and Philanthropist of the Year. He is happily married to his wife of 14 years and together they have three sons. SHOW NOTES * Why you can't eliminate stress * What it means to lead a stress-proof life * The incident that led Amir to become a doctor * How a taxi driver's advice changed Amir's life * If you're not healthy, who else suffers? * What it was like to grow up during wartime in Iran * The gift that inspired Dr. Amir's charitable efforts * The three dimensions that affect stress * Your level of health depends on how much stress you can handle * Why removing interference between the brain and body reduces stress * 7 simple things you can do to increase your ability to handle stress * The two things that lead to business success * The upside down org chart and reverse accountability * Replacing a marketing budget with effort * Why you should take more risks You can connect with Dr. Amir Rashidian at https://www.MidAtlanticClinic.com/ You can buy StressProof Life: The Secret to Health, Wealth, and Happiness at http://www.amazon.com/StressProof-Life-Secret-Health-Happiness/dp/0996300139/ You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com ----------------
Claudette Rowley is a Speaker, Bestselling Author, Consultant, and Syndicated Radio Host. The CEO of Cultural Brilliance, Claudette is a change management consultant, cultural designer, and executive coach who is passionate about helping leaders and organizations resolve complex organizational problems in ways that honor the intelligence of their cultural system and the brilliance of their people. SHOW NOTES * How Claudette helps people * How experiencing good and bad jobs paved the way for a new career * The definition of a toxic culture * Claudette's biggest struggle in starting her own business * How Claudette found her zone of genius * Why culture is so important * What is Cultural Brilliance? * The definition of a Brilliant Culture * How Claudette works with clients * The Brilliance Manifesto * Why businesses lose their brilliance * How workplace culture resembles family culture * What is Adaptogen Design? * Claudette's mentors * Claudette's Impact Statement You can connect with Claudette at www.culturalbrilliance.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Throughout his career JP Laqueur has been creating understanding and connections between people and brands, buyers and sellers, companies and employees. He began his career at MCI, marketing some of the world’s very first Internet services, and seeing first-hand how a powerful brand – and a committed culture – could disrupt a 100-year old monopoly and change the world. Over the next twenty years, JP held senior tech industry marketing positions and founded a series of marketing and brand agencies – continuously honing his skills as a creative wordsmith, passionate storyteller, and student of human communications, branding, and corporate culture. JP holds a BA in Political Science from Hobart College, is a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and can be found skiing, biking or hiking when not integrating brands and cultures. SHOW NOTES * How story and brand drive success * How JP discovered the link between brand and culture * The importance of brand story * The marketplace is too transparent for inauthenticity * JP's struggle with traditional marketing * The "death" of Mission, Vision, and Values * Creating Purpose, Way, and Impact * The one question that will help you define your purpose * The four tenets of Conscious Capitalism * The danger of a "shareholders first" mentality You can connect with JP at www.brandfoundations.us and on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/jplaqueur You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Therapist, author, podcast host, social media influencer, and thought leader Megan Bruneau is our guest for landmark Episode #50! Quoted by Deepak Chopra as the “Millennials’ therapist,” Megan’s no-nonsense, relatable voice has garnered over 30m views and landed appearances on The T.D. Jakes Show, Good Morning America and New York 1 Morning News. Transparent about her own mental health, eating disorder history, frequent heartaches and uncertain entrepreneurial life in New York City, Megan’s vulnerable and humorous writing-style has inspired dozens of viral articles – making her a Huffington Post – homepage regular, MindBodyGreen, and Forbes favorite. Megan has a master of arts in counseling psychology and a bachelor of arts in psychology and social work. With 12+ years experience providing crisis support, therapy, and coaching, she’s a Registered Clinical Counsellor and sees clients globally as a coach. By sharing her personal experiences alongside her professional expertise, Megan seeks to change the way people relate to their inner and outer worlds. SHOW NOTES * Why Megan pushes back against self-help advice * Why resiliency is better than avoiding pain * The danger of perfectionism * How social media creates unrealistic cultural narratives * Why life is supposed to be challenging * Why Megan shares her good times and her struggles * Self-help marketing can be dangerous and manipulative * Changing your relationship to difficult emotions * Are men becoming more open to therapy? * Megan's amazing journey * Gaining value from every experience You can connect with Megan at www.meganbruneau.com and on Instagram: @meganjbruneau You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Adam Hudson is the co-founder of Reliable Education and a seven-figure Amazon seller. His companies have funded over 7,000 interest-free micro-loans to entrepreneurs in third world countries and they have also funded thousands of free eye surgeries for the blind in Indonesia, a country where more than 4 million people are blind because of curable eye diseases. Brian talks with Adam about turning a side hustle into a full-time business, the most important lessons of entrepreneurship, and how to lead through giving. SHOW NOTES * How Adam helps people * How his side hustle turned into a thriving business * The right thing at the right time can make up for a lot of IQ points * The importance of objectivity * The real challenge of entrepreneurship * The skill of the future is innovation and the ability to think * Evaluating Amazon as a side hustle * How Adam embraced conscious capitalism * Adam's mentors * Focus on solving real problems at fair price You can connect with Adam at www.reliable.education and on Instagram: @adam_hudson_official You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Ep 48 - Andrew Sirlin on The Psychology of Achievement For over 25 years, Dr. Andrew Sirlin has dedicated his life to helping people develop a better quality of life for themselves and their families by finding a new perspective on health, wellness, happiness, and success. He is a top rated speaker and consultant on the impact of mindset on corporate performance and personal excellence. Dr. Sirlin empowers his audiences to break old habits, expand their comfort zones, and set and achieve personal and professional goals. His lectures have been called engaging, enthusiastic, and enlightening and his innovative ideas on the topic of perspective have been credited with significantly changing the mental and physical wellbeing of members of his audience. * Why everything starts with mindset * Using perspective to your advantage * People who are successful are willing to give their time and energy without wondering what's in it for them * Dr. Sirlin's journey to public speaking * The path from speaking failure to expertise * From struggle comes strength * Dreams aren't supposed to come easy * Why the most important conversation you will ever have is with yourself * If you believe it, you'll see it * Your past doesn't dictate your future * Why fear of failure is self-limiting * How to treat yourself when you fail * How Oprah's car giveaway applies to fitness You can connect with Dr. Sirlin at www.sirlinsuccesssystems.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Barak Kassar shares his insights on career growth, branding, and storytelling. Barak Kassar is co-founder of BKW Partners, a San-Francisco-based creative communications agency offering branding, design, and marketing. Before BKW, Barak founded Rassak Experience which merged into BKW. Before Rassak, he founded and served as CEO of INBOXTV, a pre-YouTube online video provider, and VP of Marketing for CHOW.com (acquired by CNET/CBS) and was an early marketing employee at Wink Communications (acquired by Liberty Media). SHOW NOTES * How Barak started his journey * The moment that inspired him to change * The hurdle that comes with setting prices * The never-ending challenge of delegation * The myth of strategy before details * The "one person" mindset * Why listening is the most important part of storytelling * The struggles of differentiation and creative risk * Why your greatest insecurity may be what makes you special * You can't ignore the culture around you, but you can be "you" in it You can connect with Barak and sign up for his newsletter at www.bkw.io You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Lee Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a 15 year old national agency that works with beloved and up-and-coming consumer, technology, and wine brands. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high-producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. The author of Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making It Work at Work, Lee based the book on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her second book, The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees, published in 2017, is a pragmatic and actionable guide to creating high-performing work cultures ready for the future. * The struggles Lee had to overcome * The business model that got you where you are is probably not the business model that will take you forward * What Lee learned from failing to retain Millennials * The generational battle is not new * How and when to set expectations * Why "Do it because I said so" doesn't work * How The Boomerang Principle empowers organizations to create long-term success * When you change the dynamic of leaving, you change the dynamic of being at a company * Creating a corporate alumni program will cut your recruiting time and expenses in half * Staying in a corporation for a long time is not a loyal act * The new employer/employee loyalty paradigm * Not letting people be wrong * Lee's mentors * What Lee would tell her younger self You can connect with Lee at www.leecaraher.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com You can buy Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making It Work at Work at https://amzn.to/2XhnDK8 You can buy The Boomerang Principle: Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees at https://amzn.to/2MTCBSC You can learn more about Entrepreneur's Organization at www.eonetwork.org
Cedric Bertelli is the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute. He has been working with Emotional Resolution since 2009 in France and 2011 in the United States. In addition to working with clients individually, Cedric trains mental health professionals, leaders and educators across the US on Emotional Resolution. * How Cedric helps people * Why we need Emotional Resolution * We are only as big as our fears allow us to be * Why hustling and grinding are overrated * How fear is at the root of our blockages * Why Cedric left a great career at Ritz-Carlton * Small emotions are the captains of our lives * How our brain's predictions drive our emotions * The step-by-step guide to resolving difficult emotions * How mastering your emotions makes you a better leader * You can change any emotion you can recognize You can connect with Cedric at www.cedricbertelli.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
Chris Chancey is the founder of Amplio Recruiting, an agency that helps great companies hire dependable employees from the refugee workforce. They have generated over $7M in revenue and placed over 4,000 refugees living in the US into full time employment over the past 4 years. SHOW NOTES * The two conditions that caused Chris to start his business * Why he almost quit * How he failed forward * The misconceptions Chris had to overcome * The advantages of employing refugees * Why Chris welcomes competition * How to encourage employee growth * What Chris hopes listeners will take away from our conversation Connect with Chris at: www.ampliorecruiting.com www.refugeeworkforce.com Connect with Brian at: www.brianrollo.com
Alexandria Agresta believes in creating a world where people fully align what they do to make money with what they do to experience meaning and fulfillment in their lives. This belief led her on a quest to create her own ideal, purpose-driven life. On her growth journey, she discovered life and business is simply comprised of 3 action steps: believing the universe is always working for you, embracing fierce courage, and getting a kick in the butt from people who love us. That's how she became the Empathetic Butt Kicker-- she'll give you a hug AND a butt whoopin' when you need it most. She co-founded Purpose Pioneers, where she empowers the "post 9-5" purpose-driven coach to craft their business from the purpose UP, so they can move from chaos and confusion to confidence and certainty in their new path. In just 1 year, she and her purpose partner, Thomas, turned a little coaching company into a massive movement, created an entirely new and unique niche in the industry, became seen and valued as experts in their field, and went from 0 to 6 figures. Seeing that abundant amounts of success is available to her at all times, and it's simply up to her to choose to take massive, meaningful action, she now lives by the mantra: things don't take time, they take courage. SHOW NOTES * Aligning purpose and profit * Why people burn out from their business * Learning to ask for what you need * What is a purpose driven coach? * The questions you need to answer first * The ambiguity that keeps people from starting * How being an introvert can make you a better extrovert * Why core values are important * "Things don't take time, they take courage" You can connect with Alexandria here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/purposepreneur Facebook: www.facebook.com/alexagrestapurpose Websites: www.purposepioneers.com , www.alexandriaagresta.com You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com
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