Podcasts about extreme leaders

Taking A Radical And Extreme Leap—A Journey Where Leadership, Love, and Business Go Together This is the audio-only podcast edition of the fourteenth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Steve Farber chatted from North San Diego to Downtown San Diego when this show originally Livestreamed on August 10, 2020. The Journey of Steve Farber From a dream of music to bestselling author and business leadership consultant. This is a wild ride with great music. Meet Steve Farber — Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community, non-profits, and education. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Love Is Just Damn Good Busines Book: https://amzn.to/3JxEXiN Steve's Website & Newsletter: http://www.stevefarber.com Brothers Koren & Steve Team Songwriting: http://www.findingyourBIGleadershipVo... Steve & Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister Jamming to B.B. King's Thrill Is Gone: https://youtu.be/o2IQHX2kx6I Find Steve's Books On Amazon: https://amzn.to/37SREqE Steve is a good friend, a gifted storyteller, and an inspiring speaker and leader. He is also an amazing guitar player, singer, and songwriter and he shares several new songs from inspirational stories you'll want to hear! This is a replay of the 16th episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Steve Farber chatted from his home office in San Diego to Allan's just 20 miles north when this show originally Livestreamed on August 10, 2020. Steve's third book, Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership, was a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change the World, was hailed as “a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit.” ​​​​​​​ And his first book, The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership, is already considered a classic in the leadership field. It received Fast Company magazine's Readers' Choice Award and was recently named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. Farber's much-anticipated new book, Love Is Just Damn Good Business, was listed by Book Authority as one of the top Business Strategy books for 2020.   This is a replay of the 16th episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Steve Farber chatted from San Diego when this show originally Livestreamed on August 10, 2020. Our Conversation Touched On Some of These Topics & More: What's Love Got To Do With It | In challenging times we discuss love and its role in business and life—and society. The Journey of Steve's Guitar—Lost & Found | Years ago Steve was forced to sell his prized guitar—how some twenty years later he found it and reunited with it. Voices & Music | We talk about Steve's collaboration with pop music legends Brothers Koren. And finding your voice. Team building? Yeah, but so much more! From Big Stages to Virtual Meetings | Can virtual conferences and meetings deliver the personal touch of live events? The Journeys Webcast is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection. Watch The Video Replay of the Livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bqA0fuqgzbw #love #leadership #compassion #stevefarber #worldrider #journeyswebcast

Did you ever come across a guitarist turned a motivational speaker? This is an episode dedicated to redemption and transformation with Jay Jay French of Twisted Sisters and Steve Farber. John "Jay Jay" French is a Keynote and Motivational Speaker, Reinvention Expert, Entrepreneur, and Founding member of the renowned heavy metal band Twisted Sister. He has a unique perspective on business leadership based on my 40+ years of experience with Twisted Sister (as Manager, Guitarist, and Director of Licensing, Publishing & Touring), as well as being a producer/executive producer/manager of rock bands. I'm also the founder of The Pink Burst Project, a nonprofit.Steve is the President of Extreme Leadership, Inc, and the founder and chairman of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders around the world. His accessible, deeply inspirational, and eminently practical Radical LEAP framework is widely used across the business, non-profit and education spectrum. Farber has been credited with redefining leadership in deeply personal yet practical terms and re-energizing thousands of people to make a significant difference in their businesses, lives, and the world around them.

Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community, non-profits, and education. Coaching and inspiring Extreme Leadership at all organizational levels is Steve's passion, and he does so with a style that is part strategist, part social commentator, and all energy. He is the author of, “Love is Just Damn Good Business" which addresses love as a hard-core business principle that generates measurable results. Here's What We Cover in This Episode It's all about people Peaks and valleys are a part of the entrepreneurial journey What is your message to the world? Say what you need to say in your own voice and put your ego aside Encourage the heart, recognize and celebrate others LEAP- Love, Energy, Audacity, Proof Love is a practice and discipline All businesses have a culture, be intentional about your culture What should love look like in the way we do business? Steve's Book Recommendation https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1260441229/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=successascent-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1260441229&linkId=c0404e505c4077ad319d4e174c957833 (Love is Just Damn Good Business: Do What You Love in the Service of People Who Love What You Do by Steve Farber) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989300218/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=successascent-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0989300218&linkId=5a3139c0e19a9fc98793ab8d03c9684c (The Radical Leap (A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership) by Steve Farber) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671885537/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=successascent-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0671885537&linkId=517228638a4f772dcc33e86bd35f0965 (Theft of the Spirit: A Journey to Spiritual Healing by Carl Hammerschlag) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400046831/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=successascent-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1400046831&linkId=7ed46e0f3422d4ef528b66ef91c83c63 (Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends by Tim Sanders) Connect with Steve http://www.stevefarber.com/ (Website) https://twitter.com/stevefarber?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefarber/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/stevefarber/ (Facebook)

Welcome back to the Extreme Leaders podcast series.In this episode Alan Chambers talks to Trystan Williams. Trystan is the Executive Lead, Primary and Specialist Academies, at the Venturers Trust where he oversees six Primary Schools and a Special School, which has two sites. Trystan has chaired national conferences and led on many ground-breaking initiatives such as “The Extreme Classroom” and been the subject of numerous documentaries filmed and aired by the BBC, both nationally and globally. He has also achieved recognition at government level as a National Leader of Education, for his commitment to the highest standards of care and education for vulnerable young people.In a really interesting discussion, they cover subjects including the effects Covid-19 has had on children and staff, their mental health and their emotional well-being, and Trystan’s thoughts on the Government’s advice for schools during lockdown. ~ For more info about Trystan Williams : www.venturersacademy.org ~ www.theextremeleaders.com ~ Podcast Production by www.visualmonkeys.co.uk ~

Welcome back to The Extreme Leaders podcast series.“There was absolutely no way in the world that I was not going to make it!" Tonight is the 10th in our Podcast series in which @neilcounihan talks to Captain Mike Gregory, Director of Maritime Operations at Fly’ Fleet. Mike is a qualified Master Mariner who drives and manages a fleet of super yachts and a team of over 50 crew. In January of this year Mike participated in the @lewismoodyfdn Head South Expedition with us in aid of #tacklebraintumours. ~ For more info : www.theextremeleaders.com ~ Podcast production : www.visualmonkeys.co.uk

Welcome back - In this episode Wayne Hoyle and Alan Chambers bring you an Extreme Leaders special.In a wide ranging discussion they are joined by Jason Fox or 'Foxy', who as many of you know features as an instructor on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins.This week the team also welcome Sean Taylor to the pod.As a Royal Marine commando, Sean Taylor has leapt from planes, trekked through jungles and fought in Afghanistan. After 22 years in the military Sergeant Taylor retired in 2005.He came up with an idea to entice adrenaline junkies like himself: Zip World, an adventure playground for grown-ups in North Wales with zip wires to take them downhill at speeds of up to 120 mph.“It is the closest you can get to skydiving without jumping from a plane.” ~ https://www.zipworld.co.uk/ ~ https://theextremeleaders.com/ ~ Podcast production by www.visualmonkeys.co.uk

Welcome back to The Extreme Leaders podcast.In this episode former Special Forces and Extreme Leader Wayne Hoyle talks in depth to Oliver Highway.Oliver was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in April 2012, aged just 39. As a result of his tumour and its treatment, Oliver’s life was turned upside-down when he was left with speech and cognition problems. But with the help of his family, Oliver hasn’t let these side-effects hold him back.Oliver is also an Ambassador for The Lewis Moody Foundation ~ www.thelewismoodyfoundation.org/ ~ www.thebraintumourcharity.org/media-centre/news/supporter-stories/speech-and-cognition-problems-olivers-story ~ www.theextremeleaders.com/ Podcast production www.visualmonkeys.co.uk

In this episode Neil Counihan hosts an Extreme Leaders lockdown special.Responding to Covid 19 the team discuss methods to assist Managers, Business Leaders, and Team Leaders to embrace ‘the new normal’ helping them get back to work.Alan Chambers and Wayne Hoyle of The Extreme Leaders talked with Martin Fairn and Bede Brosnahan of Gazing Performance about Leadership in uncertain times.For more information:http://theextremeleaders.com/ www.gazing.com

Welcome back !In this episode Extreme Leader and explorer Neil Counihan talks to the brilliant Chloe Bruce who is a 4th Dan Martial artist, a multiple World Champion and Stunt women from London.She's appeared in many music videos and films including Star Wars, Mission Impossible and Guardians of the Galaxy. Chloe invented her trademark-move: the 'scorpion-kick' leaving many in awe. In this podcast she discusses her early competition life, acting as a stunt woman in big budget films, becoming a parent and also that scorpion kick.For more information on the Extreme Leaders: https://theextremeleaders.com/ For more info on Chloe Bruce: https://www.instagram.com/chloedbruce/ https://www.instagram.com/chloebruceacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/officialCHLOEBRUCE/https://www.tiktok.com/@chloedbrucePinterest: @ChloeDBruce Produced and edited by Pete Roach www.visualmonkeys.co.uk

Welcome back to The Extreme Leaders podcast.This time, Extreme Leader Alan Chambers talks to his good friend and polar explorer Ann Daniels.Ann is one of the first women in history to reach the North and South Poles as part of an all women team. Described by The Daily Telegraph as one of the top 20 Great British Adventurers of all times. Ann is regularly asked to speak on leadership, motivation and overcoming challenges in an ever changing world. As a Polar guide and leader of 4 major scientific Arctic surveys, she is living proof that good leadership, teamwork and a positive mental attitude does make a difference to the success of a team.Alan Chambers is a former Royal Marine, polar adventurer and co-founder of The Extreme Leaders - for more information please take a look at the website: http://theextremeleaders.com/ Produced and edited by Pete Roach - VisualMonkeys

Welcome back to the Extreme Leaders PodcastIn each of these podcasts an inspirational leader will be put under the spotlight by one of our own Extreme Leaders. In this episode ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox talks to his former boss - Special Forces Leader, Wayne Hoyle.For more information:http://theextremeleaders.com/Producer: Pete Roach - VisualMonkeys.co.uk

Welcome to The Extreme Leaders podcast.In this episode Extreme Leader and former UK Special Forces soldier Wayne Hoyle talks to the former editor of The Scottish Sun and current Radio X broadcaster - Gordon Smart.They cover a lot of ground ranging from Gordons brutal football injury, through to his equally brutal days editing the biggest newspaper in Scotland. For more information take a look at The Extreme Leaders website.www.theextremeleaders.com

Welcome to The Extreme Leaders podcast. In each episode an inspirational leader will be put under the spotlight by one of our very own Extreme Leaders. All the guests have a common thread and that is ‘authenticity’, whether in a business place, a sporting arena, the medical world or even on the battlefield - all of them have ‘led’ things and not just ‘read’ things.In our first episode polar adventurer, Extreme Leader and former Royal Marine Alan Chambers MBE talks to Dr. Ed Coats who is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and fertility doctor as well as a part-time adventurer when the opportunity arises.Ed was thrust into the limelight, when he was chosen to join James Cracknell and Ben Fogle on their epic race to the South Pole. The race was the first of its kind since Captain Scott was beaten by Norwegian Amundsen and the trip was was filmed for a BBC documentary series.The Extreme Leaders experience brings true transformation to your people and your business through support and leadership programmes driven by world class leaders. Our tailored solutions deliver impact at an individual, team and organisational level.Please subscribe to the podcast to get it delivered straight to your device. http://theextremeleaders.com/

In this episode, we talk with best-selling author and speaker, STEVE FARBER, who is also the Founder & CEO of The Extreme Leadership Institute. Named by Huffington Post as the #1 Business Speaker to See, Steve is also known as one of the Top 50 Leadership Experts in the U.S.THOUGHT #1When you get some tough feedback, whether you agree with it or not--assume that it's right and see where that takes you.THOUGHT #2Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. - Winston Churchill.CONNECT:Website: www.stevefarber.comBusiness/Website: https://extremeleadership.comBook: Love is Just Damn Good BusinessBook: The Radical EdgeBook: The Radical LeapFacebook: www.facebook.com/stevefarberLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevefarberTwitter: https://twitter.com/stevefarberYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCvXvKzbWTmm2VWCTI47hsvgInstagram: www.instagram.com/stevefarberMedium: https://medium.com/@stevefarberBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:Tom Peters - https://tompeters.com360-degree assessments/performance appraisals - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/360-degree_feedbackCorvirtus - https://corvirtus.comMyers-Briggs - www.myersbriggs.orgFranklin-Covey - www.franklincovey.comStrengthsfinder - https://www.gallup.comCHI (Collaborative Harmony Index) - https://collaborativeharmonyindex.comWinston Churchill - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_ChurchillBanding People Together - www.bandingpeopletogether.comMike Kneidinger - www.darden.com/our-company/executive-leadership/michael-kneidingerYardhouse (Darden) -www.yardhouse.com/homeBennighans - https://bennigans.com1976 Cadillac El Dorado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Eldorado"Best Places to Work" - https://fortune.com/best-companiesBig Kettle Drum - www.BigKettleDrum.comHard Rock International – www.HardRock.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – www.RocknRollWithIt.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – www.CultureThatRocks.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – www.CannonballKidscancer.orgKeppler Speakers - www.KepplerSpeakers.comCertified Rock Star - www.CertifiedRockStar.comThoughts That Rock – www.ThoughtsThatRock.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – www.spectaclephoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - https://www.facebook.com/jtkeelSTEVE FARBER BIO:Huffington Post has named Steve Farber as the #1 Business Speaker to See. Listed as one of Inc.’s global Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts, Farber is a Leadership Pioneer, Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author on Extreme Leadership.His expertise is in creating organizational cultures where leadership is not just an opportunity and obligation for those in authority, but for everyone at all levels. Former Vice President of the Tom Peters Company, Steve is the President of Extreme Leadership, Inc, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders around the world. His accessible, deeply inspirational, and eminently practical Radical LEAP framework is widely used across the business, non-profit and education spectrum. Farber has been credited with redefining leadership in deeply personal yet practical terms and re-energizing thousands of people to make a significant difference in their businesses, lives, and the world around them. Steve is the author of the new book Love is Just Damn Good Business. His third book, Greater Than Yourself, was a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, The Radical Edge, was hailed as “a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit.” And his first book, The Radical Leap, is already considered a classic in the leadership field. It received Fast Company Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award and was recently named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. His column, The Extreme Leadership Chronicles, runs frequently on Inc.com.Steve has worked with Johns Hopkins, Cisco, Intel, TriNet, Hyatt and hundreds of other organizations large and small. He has spoken to or worked with virtually every industry there is--from the tech sector to financial services, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, entertainment, public education, retail, and government.ORGANIZATIONS HIRE STEVE TO: Deliver practical, inspiring and entertaining keynote speeches Embed the practices of Extreme Leadership in the DNA of the organization Provide significant on-going leadership learning and development Create and amplify deep employee engagement Work personally with executives or teams as an Advisor, Coach, Guide & Confidant   

Introducing Steve Farber Today's guest joining us on the Join Up Dots business coaching podcast interview is Steve Farber He is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community, non-profits and education. His third book, Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership, was a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change the World, was hailed as “a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit.”  And his first book, The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership, is already considered a classic in the leadership field. It received Fast Company magazine's Readers' Choice Award and was recently named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. Farber's much-anticipated new book, Love Is Just Damn Good Business, will be published by McGraw-Hill on September 6, 2019. How The Dots Joined Up For Steve In 1989, after having run his own financial services company, Farber devoted his professional life to the field of leadership development and has been at it ever since. He was director of service programs at TMI, an international training consultancy, and then worked for 6 years as Vice President and Official Mouthpiece (that's what it said on his business card) of The Tom Peters Company where he met several of his mentors including author/gurus Tom Peters, Jim Kouzes, and Terry Pearce. In 2000, Farber established his own company, Extreme Leadership, Inc, where he is president and CEO. He is a member of The Transformational Leadership Council and has served as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors of the world-renown, Up With People, a global leadership program for students from 18 to 29 years old. Coaching and inspiring Extreme Leadership at all organizational levels is Steve's passion, and he does so with a style that is part strategist, part social commentator and all energy. So is this one of those jobs that energises him to jump out of bed every day, inspired to make a difference to the world? And how do you get these kind of things going, when its just a thought new to the mind, and never before seen in the world? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start join up dots with the one and only Mr. Steve Farber Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty subjects with Steve Farber such as: Steve shares how he got the name of Extreme Leadership, and why it is so important to his success. Why we should start with the big question "What can I do to start building something" and then make a difference to others. How we have to all get into habits of finding the passion in our lives to really kick start the life we want. And lastly........ Steve says "It's not his job to convince someone to do something, it's his job to confirm the talent you already have" Profound advice.

Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community, non-profits and education. In this episode, Steve talks about music, transparency,  love and leadership in business. He explains what the Extreme Leader Institute is about [...]

Listed as one of Inc’s global Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts, Steve Farber is a Leadership Pioneer, Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author on Extreme Leadership. His expertise is in creating organizational cultures where leadership is not just an opportunity and obligation for those in authority, but for everyone at all levels.Former Vice President of the Tom Peters Company, Steve is the President of Extreme Leadership, Inc, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders around the world. His accessible, deeply inspirational, and eminently practical Radical LEAP framework is widely used across the business, non-profit and education spectrum. Farber has been credited with redefining leadership in deeply personal yet practical terms and re-energizing thousands of people to make a significant difference in their businesses, lives, and the world around them.His third book, Greater Than Yourself, was a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, The Radical Edge, was hailed as “a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit.” And his first book, The Radical Leap, is already considered a classic in the leadership field. It received Fast Company magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award and was recently named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time.Learn more:www.stevefarber.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Listed as one of Inc’s global Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts, Steve Farber is a Leadership Pioneer, Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author on Extreme Leadership. His expertise is in creating organizational cultures where leadership is not just an opportunity and obligation for those in authority, but for everyone at all levels.Former Vice President of the Tom Peters Company, Steve is the President of Extreme Leadership, Inc, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders around the world. His accessible, deeply inspirational, and eminently practical Radical LEAP framework is widely used across the business, non-profit and education spectrum. Farber has been credited with redefining leadership in deeply personal yet practical terms and re-energizing thousands of people to make a significant difference in their businesses, lives, and the world around them.His third book, Greater Than Yourself, was a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, The Radical Edge, was hailed as “a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit.” And his first book, The Radical Leap, is already considered a classic in the leadership field. It received Fast Company magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award and was recently named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time.Learn more:www.stevefarber.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Steve Farber is listed as one of Inc’s global Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts. He is a Leadership Pioneer, Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Bestselling Author on Extreme Leadership. His expertise is in creating organizational cultures where leadership is not just an opportunity and obligation for those in authority, but for everyone at all levels. Steve is the President of Extreme Leadership, Inc, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders around the world. His accessible, deeply inspirational, and eminently practical Radical LEAP framework is widely used across the business, non-profit and education spectrum. He has been credited with redefining leadership in deeply personal yet practical terms and re-energizing thousands of people to make a significant difference in their businesses, lives, and the world around them. His third book, “Greater Than Yourself,” was a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, “The Radical Edge,” was hailed as a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit. And his first book, “The Radical Leap,” is already considered a classic in the leadership field. It received Fast Company magazine’s Readers Choice Award and was recently named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time.   What you’ll learn about in this episode: Defining “Extreme Leadership” What an extreme leader does Love in the business place Putting in more energy into your business than you take out Why leaders need to be audacious and willing to fail What agency owners can do to become more audacious How a business that embraces extreme leadership looks different Steve’s book “Greater Than Yourself” How to become one of the greatest leaders by lifting others up What agency owners can do right now to start working on the ideas from this episode Ways to Contact Steve Farber: Website: www.stevefarber.com Twitter: @stevefarber LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevefarber Book: "Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership" Book: "The Radical Edge: Another Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership" Book: "The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership" We’re proud to announce that Hubspot is now the presenting sponsor of the Build A Better Agency podcast! Many thanks to them for their support!

Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated—an organization devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community. His latest book,Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership, is a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller.

Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community, non-profits and education. His third book, Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership, was a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, The Radical Edge: Stoke Your ... Read More

Nell Merlino is Founder, President and CEO of Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence, the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources for women to grow their micro businesses into million $ enterprises. She is author of “Stepping Out of Line: Lessons for Women Who Want It Their Way in Life, in Love, and at Work,” from Broadway Books, which is available from Amazon.com. Throughout her career, Nell Merlino has been inspiring millions of people to take action. She is the creative force behind Take Our Daughters to Work Day, which moved more than 71 million Americans to participate in a day dedicated to giving girls the opportunity to dream bigger about their future.Nolan Bushnell, inventor of Pong and founder of Atari, is rightly considered the father of electronic gaming.Bushnell's career plans gelled while he was attending the University of Utah. At that time, he was learning the basics of computer graphics, while managing an amusement park and playing tournament chess on the side. Fascinated by the combination of computers, images, and fun, Bushnell went on to invent his first computerized video game, “Computer Space,” in 1970. This game, which looked like a prototype of the later “Asteroids,” was unfortunately too complicated and cumbersome for mass production.Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Inc. and founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to changing the world through the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in business and beyond. Former “Vice President and Official Mouthpiece” (that's what it said on his business card) of The Tom Peters Company, Farber is a seasoned leadership coach and consultant who has worked with a vast array of public and private organizations in virtually every arena, from the tech sector to financial services, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, entertainment, retail, public education, non-profits, and government.Andy Abramson - Andy Abramson is the founder of Comunicano, Inc., a 20+ person asymmetrical communications consultancy, geared to providing clients with Senior Advising, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications and Marketer-In-Residence services to start-ups, companies in transition and established brands with regard to influencer relations, marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, promotion, events and reputation management in the technology, consumer products and business to business markets. In the last 10 years 27 of his agency's clients have exited, with three IPOs. Some of the acquiring companies include Google, eBay, Yahoo, Nokia, Cisco, IBM, Citrix Online, Computer Associates, Symantec and Logitech.