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Do you want family, career and monetary success, but sometimes struggle with how to achieve these goals. Pat Perry, considered a thought-leader in business, success and personal achievement, shares weekly insights and tips on how to become truly successful at home and in your career. If you are ready to try something new and take on the "choppy waters" of life, hop on your board and let’s go catch a Success Wave!

Pat Perry: Business Author, Success and Achievement


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    Episode 109: Keys to a Successful Employer/Employee Partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 11:00


    Check out this final podcast of the season for ideas on how to attract the right employees for your business and retain them in the long term. Have a great summer and look forward to reconnecting with you in the Fall!  Thank you for listening and Subscribing to Success Wave!

    Episode 108: Who is Rowing Your Boat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 10:47


    Are most of the people in your company working together to support the organization's direction?  If not, this is a great podcast to check out some practical ideas on how to ensure everyone in your company is on the same page.

    Episode 107: A Conversation with Swell Digital Founder Ryan Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 51:06


    Ryan Morgan is recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's top resources when it comes to SEO, Content Strategy, Digital Advertising, Analytics, Marketing Automation and Website Strategy. He is the founder of Swell Digital and author of the book, "Double Your Website Traffic: A Step-By-Step Blueprint Using Content, SEO, PPC, and Social Media," which reached #1 best-seller status in multiple Amazon categories. Check out Ryan's perspectives on how small and mid-sized business can successfully leverage digital marketing, how he transitioned from employee to entrepreneur and his thoughts on personal branding, LinkedIn and other social media platforms.

    Episode 106: John Telich - One of Cleveland's Best!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 52:49


    Fifty years in broadcasting, 11 Emmy Awards and a host of other accolades for one of Cleveland's most successful sportscasters.  John Telich, a Northeast Ohio native and veteran television sportscaster shares insights and stories about his career, advice to up and coming broadcasters and his perspective on the blockbuster Deshaun Watson trade. John also shares his life-long passion for endurance races, triathlons and marathons. This delightful, inspirational and insightful interview may be one of your favorite Success Wave shows!  

    Episode 105: Successfully Engaging Employees in a Remote Work World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 8:24


    This episode of Success Wave touches upon the key challenges of engaging employees who work remote full or part-time.  How we behave when no one is watching is the true test of our character and ultimately our personal and professional success.

    Episode 104: Successful Interviewing and Hiring Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 10:23


    A great set of practical ideas and tips that will increase the probability of enhancing your recruitment and selection process.  Reduce your time to hire, lower your recruiting costs and be more successful finding the right candidates for your open positions! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave to enjoy each new episode every Thursday. 

    Episode 103: Garry Augustine a Great American, Family Man and Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 42:25


    This is a special episode of Success Wave. This past week, Garry Augustine, past DAV National Service and Legislative Headquarters executive director and a former guest on our show passed away. Garry was actually more than a guest on our 41st Episode back in early January 2021. Garry was my friend. Garry was the real deal. Though his life ended way too early, his passion for living was unmatched. So, if you have did not catch this episode of Success Wave, with Garry, here it is in its entirety.  His insights on life, success and perseverance are inspiring. Rest in Peace my friend. 

    Episode 102: How to WOW Your Customers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 11:41


    Where did GREAT customer service go?  Check out this Success Wave episode to hear about practical, low to no-cost ideas that will significantly enhance your company's customer experience! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE!

    Episode 101: How to Successfully Motivate Yourself and Your Employees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 12:45


    How do you keep yourself and others motivated over time?   It's a real challenge especially in these days of hybrid schedules and remote work.  Check out this episode of Success Wave for some practical ideas and concepts that if implemented will increase the probability of working passionately!   

    Episode 100: Time To Get Board!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 11:09


    There is no better time than RIGHT NOW to ensure that you have the people in place to provide you professional advice relative to financial, health and career success.  Check out our 100th Success Wave episode for advice about establishing your own personal board of advisors to support your personal and professional success!  

    Episode 99: Re-Defining the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 10:53


    The workplace may no longer be a destination, rather it is becoming a state-of-mind.  Check out these questions you and your leadership team should answer, to figure out what type of organization you will be going forward. SUBSCRIBE so you catch a new Wave each Thursday!

    Episode 98: Success Is Not That Much Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 4:24


    Check out this unique perspective about attaining career success. Perhaps how we thought about success in the past versus the road traveled to get there has changed. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE!

    Episode 97: Leadership Simplified

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 6:41


    There are some basic concepts and practices to developing into a successful and great business leader.  Check out this refreshing perspective on what makes a leader great and what employees expect from their bosses! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave to enjoy a new weekly episode each Thursday.

    Episode 96: What Kind of Groundhog Day are Your Having?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 9:50


    Check out some simple ways to make a positive change in your life and your work life.  Great practical tips and ideas that you can implement today! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you can catch a new Success Wave each Thursday!

    Episode 95 : Dan Flowers on Success, Grief, Perseverance and Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 49:48


    Check out this deeply personal and moving interview with Akron Canton Regional Foodbank President & CEO Dan Flowers.  Dan is the definition of success - personally and professionally. This podcast is guaranteed to inspire! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you receive a new Success Wave podcast each Thursday!

    Episode 94: The 5 Lanes that Lead to Business Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 10:51


    As you start out the New Year, focus on these five critical "lanes" in your business "highway" to increase the probability of a very successful 2022! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave to catch each new episode every Thursday!

    Episode 93: How Do Your Workplace Communications Stack Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 10:59


    There may never be a better time to assess the effectiveness of your communications within your company.  Check out these practical ideas and tips that will help ensure that your organizational messaging is heard and understood. Happy New Year! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to receive a new podcast every Thursday throughout 2022!

    Episode 92: Ideas To Make 2022 Great!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 11:38


    Here are some practical and inspiring ideas on how to start out the New Year and make 2022 an exceptional year! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave to catch all the weekly Thursday episodes in 2022.

    Episode 91: Have a Happy New (Work) Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 10:23


    Need some great ideas to greatly enhance the success of your company in 2022?  Check out this podcast for some practical ways that will increase the probability of taking your business to the next level! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you catch every new Success Wave in the upcoming year!

    Episode 90: Who Was that Kid?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 8:18


    Enjoy this insightful and thought-provoking podcast about re-connecting with your and your employees' "inner-kid" to support workplace success! Remember to SUBSCRIBE to enjoy a new episode each and every Thursday.

    Episode 89: Who is on Your Business Nice List?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 6:57


    Tis' the season to think about who has been naughty and nice!  Who is on your Nice business list and why are they there?  Success Wave host Pat Perry, shares a few thoughts about the critical characteristics of those who make the list and why the holiday season may be the perfect time to re-connect with the people who have made a big impact on you!

    Episode 88: The Business Of Being Santa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 5:53


    You think it's easy being Santa Claus?  Check out this episode to get some insights how Santa is so successful - certainly some great lessons that we can all utilize at our workplaces! Make sure you Subscribe to Success Wave to catch a new episode each Thursday!

    Episode 87: A Thanksgiving Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 5:48


    Enjoy this fun story about Thanksgiving that has a unique twist which provides some great business lessons for us all. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Episode 86: Five of Today's Business Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 9:16


    There are a number of old business beliefs that are simply no longer true in today's workplace.  Success Wave host Pat Perry shares five of those myths in this fast paced and insightful podcast. Also, remember to SUBSCRIBE so you catch a new Wave each Thursday!

    Episode 85: Is Your Company Family Friendly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 9:31


    As we continue to re-emerge during the Pandemic, more and more people are seeking family-friendly workplaces.  Organizations are scrambling to identify the right combination of polices and programs that will attract and retain the right talent to support organizational success. In this podcast, Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some practical steps that companies can take to assess their workplace environment relative to employees' family and work-life balance needs and wants. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you can catch a new Wave each Thursday!

    Episode 84: HR Can Be Essential Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 9:09


    There has never been another time in modern work history where HR has the opportunity to emerge as the "Essential Leader" in business.  Check out this podcast featuring Success Wave host Pat Perry as he shares some practical ideas on how to re-boot HR and organizations during the Pandemic. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you catch a new Wave each Thursday. 

    Episode 83: Kristin Kirkpatrick - Award Winning Dietician and Best- Selling Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 42:50


    Kristin Kirkpatrick is The President and CEO of KAK Consulting and a Wellness Nutrition Services Consultant at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. She is an experienced, sought-after presenter, an award winning Dietitian, and a best-selling author. She has been seen on both local and national shows such as the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News and the Dr. Oz show and has contributed to several national newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Runners World, Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, Food Network, Costco Connection, Self and Women's Health. The Huffington Post named Kristin “one of 25 diet and nutrition experts you need to follow on Twitter.” Which incidentally is @fuelwellkrissy In January 2017, Kristin published her first book, Skinny Liver: A Proven Program to Prevent and Reverse the New Silent Epidemic—Fatty Liver Disease. Check out this fantastic and insightful interview with Kristin about food and healthy living!  

    Episode 82 : Tony Moore - Culture Architect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 39:08


    Tony Moore is a Keynote Speaker, Author, and recovering Human Resource Executive with more than 25 years experience in the C-suite. During this time, he had the privilege of leading the people-side of multiple mergers and organizational turnarounds. Through this experience, he came to recognize culture as the soil in which everything in your organization lives or dies. Tony's successes and failures in these endeavors gave birth to Culture in 4D; his proven method for building a culture of engagement, ownership, and bottom-line performance. Check out the interview with Success Wave host Pat Perry and SUBSCRIBE!

    Episode 81: Katie Nageotte Olympic Gold Medalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 40:56


    Katie Nageotte is a world class athlete who won the 2021 Olympic Gold Medal in the Pole Vault.  In this delightful, fun and insightful interview, Katie shares thoughts about her journey along the way to winning the Gold Medal, what it takes to be successful and talks about what's next.   Check it out and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave!  

    Episode 80: Zoe Routh - Australia's Leadership Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 50:01


    Enjoy this fascinating and inspiring podcast as Success Wave host Pat Perry welcomes Zoe Routh all the way from Sydney, Australia! Zoe is a Best Selling Author including her most recent book - People Stuff, which was recognized as Australia's Best Management and HR book in 2020!  She helps organizations throughout Australia with teams, leadership and culture through her training and consulting work.  In addition, her blog posts and podcasts are outstanding!  

    Episode 79: Coffee Stains and Jet Engines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 8:22


    To be successful in anything, you need to be able to "sweat the small stuff."  Success Wave host Pat Perry shares a few thoughts that may get you thinking differently about your external and internal customers when it comes to perception of quality and providing legendary service.

    Episode 78: Success at Work is Just Not About the Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 14:37


    How we define success at this thing called work has become center stage for many people over the past 19 months.  How we work, where we work and why we work are questions so many are asking themselves. In this Success Wave episode, host Pat Perry shares some thoughts and ideas on why we work.  This timely podcast is focused on encouraging all of us to take a step back as we assess careers and jobs during these uncertain and challenging times.

    Episode 77: Help for Help Wanted

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 10:26


    "Help Wanted" signs are everywhere and a reflection of just how bad the worker shortage has become.  In this podcast, Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some ideas that may increase the probability of finding good people to work at your organization while holding on to the ones that are driving your business results.  

    Episode 76: Crazy Ideas Needed for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 9:22


    HELP WANTED - WE NEED CRAZY IDEAS! This should be the signs around town as old solutions to new problems are just not going to work in this new era.  Local economies and businesses are in great need of discovering new and different ways of moving forward, especially when it comes to attracting and retaining a quality workforce. In this short podcast, Success Wave host Pat Perry shares a few ideas intended to spark your imagination and creativity.   Crazy ideas are needed for these crazy times!

    Episode 75: Time to Update Performance Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 9:00


    This is the perfect time for HR and organizational leaders to assess their existing performance review program and ensure that it aligns with the new era of work we face due to the Pandemic.  Success Wave host Pat Perry shares practical thoughts and ideas that may inspire your organization to make the changes necessary to support the success of your workforce. 

    Episode 74: Successful Hiring 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 9:49


    Everyone seems to be hiring these days and the ideas shared in this podcast should increase the probability of enhancing your recruitment and onboarding efforts!

    Episode 73: Re-Defining A Great Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 8:58


    Is the new great workplace home?  As companies attempt to revert back to a pre-Covid workplace, employees are pushing back.  The work from home mandates and options have changed the workplace landscape and the relationship between employers and employees.  There are even those who say the five day work week in the office will never return. This episode highlights the current challenges facing organizational leaders as it challenges new thinking about how we will work in the short and long term.  The tide has turned and employees, especially those that are top performers, are now controlling the war for talent - a complete reversal of the status quo just a short 18 months ago.  

    Episode 72: Recognition Is A Key To Business Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 8:38


    Businesses continue to struggle relative to attracting and retaining talent in these unprecedented times. Though there is plenty of uncertainty in the market, a critical employee need remains the same - the need to be recognized. Pat Perry, host of Success Wave, shares some practical thoughts and ideas intended to inspire organizational leaders to think about the how, when, where and why of employee recognition.  

    Episode 71: How Students Prepare for Career Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 8:27


    Soon it's back to school and hopefully a more normal learning environment than students experienced the past few years.  In this podcast, we share some great ideas for students designed to increase the probability of landing that first great job post-graduation.  There is no better time than this school year to start the journey on the road to career success!

    Episode 70: Great Questions To Ask Business Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 12:29


    Many organizations are at the crossroads of figuring out their next steps to attract and retain talent to drive organizational success. Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some great questions you may want to consider asking at your next management or leadership meeting/retreat.  The "Workplace Revolution" has begun spurred on by the policies and programs instituted over many months of the Pandemic.  Employees are now in a unique position having the freedom of choice of how and where they want to work creating new challenges for employers.  The questions Pat shares may provide some answers of where your leadership team stands relative to corporate culture, philosophies and policies - answers critical to understand as organizations attempt to move forward.

    Episode 69: The Workplace is a Bit Messy Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 8:14


    In a very short 15 months, the workplace landscape changed dramatically due to the work-from-home guidelines and mandates resulting from COVID-19.  Success Wave host Pat Perry, shares a few perspectives on what appears to be a brand new ballgame on how companies plan to attract and retain talent in the post work-from-home era. The rules have changed, and employees now have tons of choices relative to their work and where they work.  The pressure is on employers to figure this one out, as many employees are currently enjoying being in the employment drivers' seat for a change.

    Episode 68: Is Your Team Rowing Together?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 10:23


    Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some thoughts about teamwork, communication and successfully aligning your staff with your strategic vision and business plans.  As organizations, piece together their new game plans as they re-emerge from the Pandemic, there may be no better time to assess your organization's approach to re-creating a great workplace culture and ensuring everyone is on the same page. 

    Episode 67: Fifty Things To Think About

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 10:53


    Success Wave host Pat Perry shares his "Top 50" lessons learned over four decades of work. This fast-moving podcast may inspire you to think differently about success and your career. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave so you can catch a new Wave each Thursday!

    Episode 66: An Interview with Willory's John Bernatovicz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 40:21


    Success Wave host Pat Perry had an opportunity to catch up with the President and Founder of Willory, John Bernatovicz.  John is also the Host of the HR Like a Boss series and the soon to be released HR Like a Boss book. Considered a thought-leader on remote work and workplace practices, John provides some great advice for CEOs currently struggling with the next steps for employees' return to the office, the worker shortage and why the next 18 to 24 months are critical for businesses to sustain success. John also provides some guidance for those just starting out in their careers. This podcast is one that should be heard by your entire leadership team. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave so you can catch each new episode every Thursday.  

    Episode 65: The Successful Post Pandemic Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 13:18


    As organizations continue to re-emerge from the Pandemic, there are a number of critical areas business leaders and their teams need to discuss to sustain success.  Success Wave host Pat Perry shares key items for companies to consider as they trudge forward towards the post-pandemic new normal.    Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the show to catch each new Thursday episode!  

    Episode 64: What Happens When No One is Watching ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 8:02


    How we act when no one is watching at and outside of work can be a true measure of character.  See how you would answer some direct questions on the topic, posed by Success Wave host Pat Perry.  The answers to the questions may be helpful in understanding if you are in the right job, at the right company with the right boss. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the podcast so you can catch a new Wave each Thursday!    

    Episode 63: How Old-Fashioned Communication Can Set Your Business Apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 8:59


    As companies continue to re-emerge from the Pandemic, business leaders will be seeking new and better ways to sustain their organization's success.  Digital platforms are crowded these days and create a challenge for any company to stand out.   Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some old-fashion communication approaches that businesses just might want to consider implementing, to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave so you don't miss any of our weekly episodes.

    Episode 62: 36 Random Ideas for Business Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 11:47


    Success Wave host Pat Perry has also been a newspaper and magazine business columnist for nearly 40 years.  In this episode, Pat shares 36 different business success ideas from some of his writing.  This is a fast-paced episode, that may inspire you to think differently about work, the workplace and your job.

    Episode 61: How to Successfully Buy, Build or Sell a Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 37:24


    If you are considering buying, building or selling a home in these crazy market conditions, this podcast is a must listen! Realtor Liz Zappitelli of the Crockett Team shares her thoughts and advice in this fast-paced and insightful interview with Success Wave host Pat Perry.   Also, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave so you catch a new Wave each Thursday!  

    Episode 60: Help Wanted For Job Openings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 13:41


    Help Wanted signs are everywhere it seems.  From retail to heavy manufacturing, companies are seeking qualified candidates to fill tons of job openings as the economy re-awakens.  In this episode, Success Wave Host Pat Perry shares a number of practical ideas to increase the probability of attracting, finding and hiring qualified candidates. If your organizations success is being impaired due to the apparent "worker shortage", check out this episode of Success Wave today!

    Episode 59: The Young Professionals Guide to Getting Connected!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 33:43


    If you are a young professional in Northeast Ohio, you will want to tune in to this episode of Success Wave.  Host Pat Perry interviews Ashley Basile Oeken, President of Engage! Cleveland.  Whether you are seeking a new career opportunity or an avenue to get connected to other young professionals, Engage! Cleveland is THE resource in the Cleveland metropolitan community. Check out the conversation today and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to Success Wave!

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