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Send a textYou can do everything “right” on the job and still end up quietly falling apart at home. Part two with Nikki Mason gets real about what first responder mental health support actually needs to look like when the stakes are high and the window for help is small.We start with the hard conversation many departments avoid: how to get chiefs and administrators to back real treatment instead of rushing someone back after a few required days off. Nikki explains why a first responder agreeing to care is a rare moment worth protecting, and we talk about how the leadership case can be framed in human terms and in dollars and cents, including the true cost of losing a trained police officer, firefighter, paramedic, dispatcher, or correctional professional.Then we break down what a voluntary first responder treatment program can look like at Granite Recovery Centers' Rally Point program in New Hampshire: no locked doors, a supportive environment, daily groups, individual therapy, case management, medical support when needed, and recovery options that respect personal choice. We also dig into Granite's Enjoy Life campaign and why rebuilding connection, fun, and community is not fluff but a relapse prevention tool. If you have ever wondered whether “connection” is the missing piece for PTSD, depression, anxiety, or substance use recovery, this conversation gives you language and a path forward.To find Nikki Mason, please visit Granite Recovery Centers - Rally Point Program: Detox, residential, PHP/IOP with lodging up in scenic New Hampshire, all in network with insuranceAlso visit Open Sky - Crisis Intervention Training: 40 hour certificate training for law enforcement & first respondersIf this helped, subscribe, share it with someone on your shift, and leave a review so more first responders can find the support they deserve.DeemedFit: First Responder OwnedWe are a first responder owned company looking to get first responders in the best mental shape.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

How do you earn the loyalty that supports real influence? You won't change lives or amplify your results without the ability to connect authentically. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing how to do that, as he teaches the five essential qualities that define an authentic leader!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies you can use right away to embody authenticity and deepen your impact as a leader.  Key takeaways:  Leading with heart—through empathy, courage, and genuine care—creates meaningful connections that drive lasting results. Consistently practicing transparency, humility, and good listening skills builds trust and invites collaboration. "People will walk through fire for a leader that's true and a leader that's human." — Pat Lencioni Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Qualities of an Authentic Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Authentic and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."  This episode is sponsored by BELAY:  Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters.  To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Leadership Toolkit. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the High Road Leadership online course for 33% off Get 15% off your copy of John's leadership development guide The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader now through 3/31 (use code PODCAST at checkout!) Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!) Principles that Guide Your Life Podcast Episode 5 Ways to Win With People Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

The news to know for Wednesday, March 18, 2026! We're talking about a critical moment in the war in the Middle East and why a high-ranking Trump administration official has resigned in protest. Also, a bitter debate now underway as Congress considers a controversial election bill. And the goals of a new government hiring push barely a year after massive government downsizing. Plus: what was behind a rare fireball seen above several states, how new shipping options work for Amazon customers, and who made history at the shocking World Baseball Classic championship. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Blueland has a special offer! Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/NEWSWORTHY For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Two more Iranian leaders fall to IDF strikes, a top US counterterrorism official resigns, and President Trump hosts the Irish Prime Minister for St. Patrick's Day. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2686 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3  - - - Today's Sponsor: Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more. - - - Privacy Policy:⁠ ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Mar. 17. A top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns over the war with Iran, while Israel said it killed two of Iran's leaders. We hear from WSJ reporter Anat Peled about Israel's strategy to take out top leaders of enemy organizations. Plus, the Senate kicks off debate over a voter-eligibility bill called the SAVE America Act. Journal reporter Anvee Bhutani joins us from Capitol Hill to discuss its prospects for becoming law. And social media is buzzing about a new AI tool from Perplexity that some say can rival the functions of the Bloomberg terminal for a lot less money. But tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette reports that Wall Street's obsession with the terminal means that it may not be so easily replaced. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennie Allen reflects on a year like no other she's had: an ephocal global event followed by a terribly difficult sabbatical, health scares, and discouragement. Jennie talks about wanting to quit, suffering and spiritual warfare, lies leaders believe, and not giving up.

Are you at an inflection point in your leadership? The Coaching for Leaders Academy helps leaders thrive at key inflection points. Apply to the Academy by Friday, March 20th. In this episode, Dave shares the five things that he sees most commonly get in leaders' ways: Not asking for help. Assuming knowledge drives behavior. Setting the tactical bar too high. Feeling worse before feeling better. Not noticing any improvement.

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Steve Brown, a leading AI futurist and former executive at organizations including Intel and DeepMind. Brown brings a rare combination of technical depth and leadership perspective, shaped by decades at the forefront of technological change and his work advising leaders around the world on the implications of artificial intelligence.The conversation centers on Brown's book, The AI Ultimatum, and the core argument behind it: AI is not simply another productivity tool or IT upgrade. It represents a fundamental shift in how intelligence is created, scaled, and applied inside organizations. Leaders who treat AI as incremental technology risk missing the much larger transformation underway.Brown explains why he believes we are entering an “intelligence age,” comparable in scope to the Industrial Revolution, but unfolding at a dramatically faster pace. As the cost of intelligence approaches zero, organizations will face new strategic choices about workforce design, value creation, leadership identity, and ethical responsibility. These choices, Brown argues, cannot be delegated or delayed without consequence.Throughout the episode, Mahan challenges Brown to bridge theory and practice. They explore real organizational examples, from AI agents working alongside humans to scientific breakthroughs like AlphaFold, and examine how leaders can shift from efficiency-driven thinking toward value creation, judgment, and human amplification.This is not a conversation about tools or trends. It is a candid discussion about leadership responsibility in a period of accelerated change, and what CEOs and senior executives must rethink now to ensure their organizations remain relevant, resilient, and human-centered.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why delaying AI decisions is itself a leadership choice, and how waiting for clarity can quietly erode organizational value.Hear how the “intelligence age” differs from previous technology shifts, and why its speed changes the role of senior leadership.You'll learn why AI should be viewed as a digital workforce, not just software, and what that means for strategy, structure, and accountability.Hear how leaders must shift from being the source of answers to guiding exploration, judgment, and learning in uncertain conditions.You'll learn why cost-cutting is the weakest use of AI, and where leaders should instead focus to create new value.Hear how AI changes the relevance of experience, narrowing gaps while raising expectations for judgment and insight.You'll learn why ethics, bias, and responsibility do not belong to algorithms, but remain firmly in the domain of leadership.Hear how AI can amplify human capability rather than replace it, when leaders design work intentionally.Connect with Steve BrownSteve Brown Website Steve Brown LinkedInThe AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical TransformationConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

There have been three incidents of political violence in the last two weeks — an attack on a synagogue in Michigan, a shooting at Old Dominion University and an attempted attack on anti-Muslim protesters outside the New York City mayor's residence. We discuss whether there are any common threads among these attacks and what role leaders can play in lowering the rhetorical temperature.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Linda Hill: Genius at Scale Linda Hill is the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School. Globally recognized as a top leadership and innovation expert, Linda has been named by Thinkers50 as one of the world's top five management thinkers. She is the co-author, along with Emily Tedards and Jason Wild, of Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation (Amazon, Bookshop)* We all want to think of ourselves as innovative, but it's often not easy to know exactly what that means in practice. In this conversation, Linda and I explore what her research shows that leaders do to drive innovation successfully – and how each of us can get just a bit better. Key Points Rather than coming up with a vision and asking people to follow it, innovation is about creating the culture and capabilities to create the future together. Innovation leadership shows up in three ways within organizations: the Architects, the Bridge Builders, and the Catalysts. Instead of setting the stage for themselves, innovative leaders set the stage for others. Often, we view horizontal relationships through the lens of organizational politics. The most effective innovation leaders view these relationships as leadership opportunities. Traditional team structures are a starting point, but not an ending point. Leaders at Mastercard, Pfizer, and Cleveland Clinic all brought in team members from both inside and outside the organization. Rather than thinking about a decision as final, it's helpful for innovation leaders to frame it as a “working hypothesis.” Resources Mentioned Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation by Linda Hill, Emily Tedards, and Jason Wild (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Build an Invincible Company, with Alex Osterwalder (episode 470) The Way Innovators Get Traction, with Tendayi Viki (episode 512) Doing Better Than Zero-Sum Thinking, with Renée Mauborgne (episode 641) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Long-time executive coach and Coaching Real Leaders host, Muriel Wilkins, takes questions from listeners, past guests and community members and helps them unpack some of the thorniest workplace challenges they face. In this episode, she's joined by her producer Mary Dooe to talk about when business partnerships go bad, what to do when you make a significant mistake at work, and more. Connect with Muriel:Website: murielwilkins.comLinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.comRead Muriel's book: LeadershipUnblocked.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Jon and Becky sit down with Nicole R. Smith, CVA, Executive Director of AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement), to talk about what it really looks like to treat volunteers as a strategic powerhouse, not an afterthought.Nicole has spent her career championing the people who champion volunteers, and she's here to close the gap between organizations that say volunteers are vital and the ones that actually build systems to prove it.

Many managers today spend more time on paperwork and individual tasks than actually coaching their teams. This lack of true leadership hurts the employee experience and stops a business strategy from succeeding. In this episode, Emily Field and I talk about her strategic transition from a McKinsey partner to becoming a first-time Chief People Officer at LPL Financial. She shares her initial 30-day "learning tour" where she focused on listening to employees to understand the company's unique culture before building her people strategy. We also unpacked her "People Leader Operating System" and a "talent flywheel" designed to improve the talent lifecycle from hire to retire. We explore the 50/50 performance management split to measure both business outcomes and human values, as well as using AI as a "superpower" to assist work while keeping human judgment as the main partner. Emily also explains the "people P&L" dashboard to track leadership data, the "align-empower-reinforce" model for training 1,300 leaders, and the importance of rewiring business processes to remove friction for employees. For CHROs, this is your guide to scaling a people-first culture and building a future-proof organization. ---------- Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/ Future-ready organizations are built, not hoped for. My latest book, -The 8 Laws of Employee Experience shows how. Order here: 8exlaws.com

In this episode of the Man Within podcast, Sathya engages with Murray and Ash Smith from Catch the Fire Toronto to explore the themes of community, connection, and the challenges of loneliness in today's society. They share their personal journeys, the importance of kindness and openness in building relationships, and the dynamics of fostering community in a large city. The conversation delves into the significance of vulnerability, the role of personal responsibility in creating community, and the unique challenges faced by different genders in forming connections. The episode emphasizes the need for healing and self-awareness as foundational elements for meaningful relationships.  

JOIN THE AOS ACADEMY – top-tier, high-impact online courses designed to catalyze your success and satisfaction in life – learn more at https://aos.academy Join host Steve Wohlenhaus on the ANATOMY OF SUCCESS podcast and dig deep into what actions you can take to find success in health, work, and relationships. Expect transparent candor and challenges that require action, all to help you define success on your own terms. CONNECT ON SOCIAL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-wohlenhaus/ Instagram: @stevewohlenhaus / https://www.instagram.com/stevewohlenhaus/ Facebook: stevewohlenhaus / https://www.facebook.com/stevewohlenhaus TikTok: @stevewohlenhaus / https://www.tiktok.com/@stevewohlenhaus More about Steve: https://weatherology.com/steve/ Steve's real-time audio weather company: https://weatherology.com/ Catch the latest episodes or binge the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon.

In this solo episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, Sarah Olivieri shares key lessons from the influential book The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack—and why its principles apply just as powerfully to nonprofits as they do to for-profit companies. At its core, the idea behind the "great game" is simple: organizations perform better when everyone is engaged in the work of improving the business. Not just leadership. Not just managers. Everyone. Too often, only a handful of people in an organization are expected to think strategically and make decisions, while the rest of the team is tasked with executing instructions. But when only a few people are using their brains to solve problems and make improvements, the organization is leaving enormous potential untapped. Sarah explores how leaders can begin unlocking the intelligence of their entire team by creating systems that encourage participation, collaboration, and shared responsibility for results. She also highlights two powerful principles from the book: First, the power of gamification. When people feel like they are playing a game they can win together—whether that means reaching fundraising goals, improving efficiency, or increasing impact—they become more engaged and invested in the outcome. Second, the importance of financial transparency and literacy. When people understand the numbers that drive an organization—cash flow, revenue, expenses, and impact—they are able to make better decisions and contribute more meaningfully to the mission. This approach ultimately leads toward what's known as open-book management, where financial information is shared widely so teams can see how their work contributes to the organization's success. The result? Stronger collaboration. Better decisions. And a team that truly feels ownership over the mission. If you want a smarter, more engaged team, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you involve your people in the work of running the organization. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why organizations perform better when every team member uses their brain to improve the business How gamification increases engagement and teamwork Why winning as a team is more motivating than internal competition How understanding financial numbers helps teams make better decisions Why transparency often builds trust rather than risk The core idea behind open-book management Who This Episode Is For This episode is especially helpful for: Executive directors leading growing teams Nonprofit leaders who want stronger engagement from staff Organizations working to build a high-performance culture Leaders who want their teams thinking like owners About Your Host, Sarah Olivieri Bold, strategic, and refreshingly human… Sarah Olivieri is the go-to expert for conversations on aligned leadership, outcome delegation, and sustainable growth. She brings wit, warmth, and real-world wisdom to mission-driven founders, visionary CEOs, and change-makers who want more clarity, more joy, and more results.   Most leaders hit a wall when success depends on them holding it all together. Sarah helps them change that by redefining leadership around outcomes instead of activity, empowering teams to own results that scale and freeing leaders to focus on the vision that drives them. A former director of three nonprofits and founder of five businesses, she has a rare ability to spot opportunity where others see chaos, shift stuck patterns, and build organizations that support both legacy and life.   Sarah leads with the same mindset that made her an award-winning sailor: iterate on what works, stay focused in the storm, and never forget the joy of the journey. Links Website: saraholivieri.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

Why does it feel like the strategies that used to work online suddenly aren't working the same way anymore?  Many entrepreneurs are noticing that their launches feel harder, their content isn't reaching the same audiences, and the old rules of social media growth seem less reliable than they once were. In this episode, Nicole explores the deeper shift happening beneath the surface—and why this moment may actually be a powerful opportunity for thoughtful, purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Nicole introduces the idea of the "authority economy," a shift away from the attention-driven online world where popularity, algorithms, and follower counts dominated success. Today's audiences are becoming far more discerning about who they trust and where they invest their time and money. Instead of chasing quick fixes, people are beginning to look for real perspective, credibility, and experience from the experts they follow. You'll hear why this change may actually benefit entrepreneurs whose work goes deeper—those whose ideas are nuanced, transformational, and not easily compressed into short-form content. Nicole also shares why platforms that allow for depth and thought leadership are becoming more important as audiences seek richer conversations and meaningful insight. If you've ever felt frustrated by the pressure to constantly chase visibility or keep up with algorithm-driven strategies, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective. Listen now!   Learn more about your Human Design and get your full chart for free at https://www.nicolelaino.com/chart To register for Nicole's brand new FREE Masterclass - The Expanded Leader: How spiritually intelligent entrepreneurs become trusted voices, build platforms, and monetize their wisdom in the Authority Economy, go to nicolelaino.com/masterclass or DM Nicole "Masterclass" on Instagram   To purchase The 2027 Change: Humanity's Evolution & How to Lead Through the Shift DM Nicole "PHOENIX" on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nicolelainoofficial/  or click here: nicolelaino.com/phoenix  PLEASE NOTE: Members of The HD Authority Lab, Aligned Brand Builder, and Business By Design all get access to this workshop. No need to purchase.   We have a NEW HD membership community where you get ALL of our monthly HD Masterclasses included and so much more!! It is all about creating alignment, action, and consistency in your business with Human Design. To join The HD Authority Lab at the special Founding Member rate, click the link here: http://nicolelaino.com/lab  or DM Nicole "Lab" on Instagram for info.   Be sure to visit nicolelaino.com/podcastlinks for all of the current links to events, freebies, and more!    If you enjoyed this week's episode, I'd so appreciate you doing a few things for me:  Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts.  Tag me @nicolelainoofficial on your IG stories with a story of you listening to the podcast and I'll make sure to share your post!  Interested in learning more about working with me? Click here to learn more about how we can work together.

Today we are joined by Todd Bertsch. Todd is a keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and creator of the Spark Framework—a system rooted in neuroscience and behavioral psychology that focuses on building resilience, leadership clarity, and sustainable personal growth through small, consistent changes. After overcoming early struggles with addiction and pivoting from entrepreneurship into coaching during the COVID pandemic, Todd now helps leaders strengthen their "mental muscle" by identifying negative thought patterns and shifting into a more constructive, resilient mindset.  [March 16, 2026]  00:00 – Intro  00:26 - Intro Links  Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/  Offensive Security Vishing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/vishing/  Offensive Security SMiShing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/smishing/  Offensive Security Phishing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/smishing/  Call Back Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/call-back-phishing/  Adversarial Simulation Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/adversarial-simulation/  Social Engineering Risk Assessments - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/social-engineering-risk-assessment/  Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb  CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/  innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/    01:27 - Todd Bertsch Intro  02:39 - Todd's Origin Story 05:47 - Trauma and the Spark 08:30 - COVID Pivot to Coaching 10:58 - Mental Fitness for Leaders 14:37 - The Spark Framework Explained 17:04 - Curiosity and Burnout 18:37 - Small Steps, Big Change 19:35 - Protein-First Plan 20:09 - Weightloss Breakthrough  21:02 - Micro-Changes for Lifestyle 21:54 - Atomic Habits and Momentum 23:44 - Accountability and Coaching 24:08 - One Inch Wins Story 24:48 - Patience, Gratitude, and the Journey 28:34 - Connect with Todd and Book Picks  https://www.toddbertsch.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmbertsch/   https://www.instagram.com/theboltwithtoddb/   Recommended Books:  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey  The Go-Giver – Bob Burg & John David Mann  32:12 - Mentors and Closing 

Clarity is one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — leadership advantages. When leaders are clear about goals, priorities, strategy, and expectations, their teams can perform at a much higher level. But when clarity is missing, confusion spreads quickly throughout the organization. In this episode of Remarkable TV, we explore a critical leadership question: Are your leaders clear? Want help building clarity in your organization? Email info@kevineikenberry.com My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

Go to www.LearningLeader.com  This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Kat Cole is the CEO of AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens) and a renowned business leader known for a meteoric rise from Hooters waitress to Fortune 40 Under 40 executive. As former President/COO of Focus Brands (Cinnabon), she specializes in scaling global brands. Her career is defined by driving billions in sales, strategic innovation, and a strong, people-first leadership style. Key Learnings You can't market your way out of a bad product. AG1 has 3x'd the business in four years while being in only one channel (direct to consumer) for 15 years. 80% of retail is in brick and mortar, so they were doing that volume in less than 20% of where transactions happen. That only works when customers love the product, keep buying it for years, and tell their friends. Scale comes from trusted recommendations, not marketing spend. Real volume comes from people telling their friends, recommending it to their teams and companies. That's where real scale and sustainable growth comes from. Two questions guide every career decision. Is my work done here? Can someone else do what the company needs better than I can? If the answer to either is yes, that guides you toward pushing for change in your role, the way you show up, or finding the next opportunity. Sometimes the best move is the lesser-known role. Kat could have stayed running big franchise brands everyone knew (Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's), but becoming COO of the parent company, Focus Brands, was a bigger, more complex role. Lesser known, smaller team, bigger stretch, more learning. That bridged her into consumer packaged goods and got her ready for AG1. Consider financial needs, learning, and ego separately. Between financial needs, your ability to learn or contribute, and your ego or optics, there are questions you can ask yourself about a particular moment or opportunity that will help you be sharper in what you actually want versus what just looks like what's best next on the surface. The founder heard her on podcasts and asked for an introduction. AG1's founder heard Kat on a couple of podcasts, knew Sahil Bloom, and asked Sahil to make the intro. She just happened to be taking time off and had been a customer for two years. "You're interviewing for your next job every day." Whatever you do now, that choice of time, that tone of voice, that decision, how you show up or don't, creates an impact that leads to an experience and people's actions and then results. Eventually, it leads to the next thing. Showing kindness in the airport matters. A caring note to someone struggling, a teacher or stranger saying, "I see something in you," a compliment when someone's in a dark place. It helps people out of darkness. Or opportunistically, being the one who sent the email or made the ask means you're the one who got the opportunity. Don't burn bridges even when you feel wronged. When Kat was an executive at Hooters at 26, peers in their 50s and 60s would say things in meetings that weren't kind or appropriate. She would write letters expressing how it made her feel, but never sent them. She processed, reflected, and showed up professionally. Years later, those same people became advocates, partners, and references. Four key mindsets for senior leaders. Humility, curiosity, courage, and confidence. By the time candidates get to Kat, they've been vetted on technical capability. She spends time validating those four characteristics because leadership and style trickle far into the organization. Ask "if not for" questions to reveal humility. When someone tells you how they stood tall in tough moments, ask what enabled them to do those great things. They'll say, "I had access to this data, this team, this technical leader." Then ask: "If those people did not exist, if that resource did not exist, how would you have navigated that?" You peel back layers and see if they have the humility to acknowledge their success was due to critical factors. The best candidates do the job in the interview. When someone says, "If we're doing this, we'll absolutely need this person in this specific role," or they have people in mind they're bringing with them, that's a good sign. Hiring leaders who have people who are loyal to them shows something real. In reference checks, ask, "What does this person need to be successful?" It's a positive framing to get at what someone might lack or require around them to be effective. Help people answer "how should I think about this?" In a fully remote company, you have less context and fewer vibes. When you send a note about ending a product line or launching something you said you'd never launch, people's subconscious internal war is "how should I think about this?" Leaders should start communications with "here's how I think about this" or "here's how we should think about this." Sometimes the answer is to shut up and speak last. As teams get stronger, there's more weight on the few things the CEO says. Leave space for other leaders to lead. Kat removed herself from some meetings entirely because she has such great leaders and a strong culture. Pay attention to themes in criticism, not individual attacks. When competitors attack you, ask: Are there patterns? Is there something reflective of industry questions? Sometimes criticisms point to things you already do well but aren't communicating well enough. Comparison ads work short-term but don't build credibility long-term. Challenger brands use the playbook of "we're like the leader, but better/cheaper." Consumers see through it. People tell AG1, "I saw an ad comparing their product to yours, and they're clearly saying you're the leader." The rage bait is brief; the truth is long. Algorithms reward dopamine hits and rage bait. Something untrue or negatively spun can quickly become widely seen because the critique is brief and witty, but the explanation and truth are long. AG1 has more human trials on a single SKU than any other multi-ingredient product ever in the space, but that's harder to say in a sound bite. Don't criticize a car for not taking you to the moon. Someone criticized one of AG1's products for not doing something the product isn't supposed to do. When addressing criticism, clarify what the product is actually designed to do. Her husband will be the fourth person ever to row across three oceans. He's already rowed the Atlantic (set the US record as a pair) and the Caribbean. Now he's training for the Pacific. If he completes it, he'll be only the fourth person to have ever done it in the world.  It's about who you become while striving for the big thing. After her husband got rescued in the Caribbean, he questioned why he was doing this with two kids. But this pursuit is who he is, what drives him, it's inspiring for the kids, and it makes him a better person when he's home. It's about the journey and who you do it with. More Learning 476: Kat Cole - Raise Your Hand, Raise Your Voice 078: Kat Cole - Courage, Confidence, Curiosity, and Humility Reflection Questions Is your work done where you are? Can someone else do what the company needs better than you can? When interviewing someone, ask what enabled them to succeed in a tough moment. Then ask: if that team or resource didn't exist, how would you have done it differently? What communication this week needs context? Start with: here's what this means, what it's not about, and how we should think about it. Audio Timestamps 00:18 Meet Kat Cole  02:42 AG1's Growth Story: $160M to $500M+  03:28 Product-Led Growth Wins  05:57 Kat on Writing and Reflection  07:39 Two Questions for Every Career Move  12:25 How Kat Joined AG1  16:09 You're Always Interviewing  18:47 Neutralizing Opposition at Hooters  24:19 Hiring Great Leaders  27:43 Inside Executive Interviews  31:56 Reference Checks That Reveal Truth  32:52 CEO as the Storyteller  34:16 "How Should I Think About This?"  35:46 Speak Last, Empower Leaders  37:41 Handling Public Criticism  39:59 Separating Signal from Noise  44:49 Staying Focused Through Criticism 48:00 Champagne Question: Family First  48:45 Rowing Three Oceans  51:37 Who You Become on the Journey  56:14 EOPC

Why Leaders Fail at Change (Even When They're Right) | Dr. Natasha Todorovic-Cowan The Hidden Psychology of Failed Change Initiatives What If the Very Traits That Made You Successful… Are Now Sabotaging Your Leadership? Most leaders believe change fails because employees resist it. But what if the real problem is something far more uncomfortable? What if leaders simply don't understand the invisible human systems they're trying to change? In this episode of The Dov Baron Show, Dov sits down with Dr. Natasha Todorovic-Cowan, global expert in Spiral Dynamics and psychosocial leadership development, to explore why most change initiatives collapse even when leaders are convinced they're doing the right thing. Because change doesn't fail due to resistance. It fails because leaders misunderstand culture, development, and human motivation. And that misunderstanding is costing organizations billions every year. In This Episode The biggest lie leaders tell themselves about change Why executives blame "employee resistance" instead of examining the deeper motivational systems inside their organizations.  Why most leaders don't actually understand culture Despite constant talk about culture, many organizations cannot define or measure it. Why personality tests fail at diagnosing organizational systems Tools like DISC help individuals understand each other but cannot measure culture. The dangerous trap of leadership self-diagnosis Leaders often assume they already understand their organization, when in reality they're blind to deeper psychological dynamics. The developmental psychology behind leadership failure Human beings move through different developmental stages of emotional awareness and relational understanding. Most organizations are operating at a stage where emotions are either suppressed or poorly understood. Why relationships determine resilience Human beings are fundamentally social. Research increasingly shows that connection and relational systems drive resilience, not hierarchy or authority. How resistance turns into resilience One of the most powerful insights from the conversation: Resistance becomes resilience through relationship. Why generational conflict is misunderstood What leaders interpret as laziness or entitlement is often a clash between different psychological meaning systems. The geopolitical mirror of organizational dysfunction The same developmental conflicts that appear inside companies also appear in political systems. The Leadership Insight Leadership is not something you declare. Leadership is something people grant you when they trust the relationship system you create. About Dr. Natasha Todorovic-Cowan Dr. Natasha Todorovic-Cowan is a global authority on Spiral Dynamics and leadership development. Her work draws on more than 70 years of psychosocial research exploring how individuals, organizations, and cultures evolve. She has advised leaders in over 50 countries and works with organizations seeking to build resilient cultures capable of navigating change. Her latest book: Making Change Work, provides leaders with tools to diagnose culture and design change strategies aligned with human development. Learn more: books.spiraldynamics.org About The Host Dov Baron is a leadership strategist and advisor to elite leaders across industries. He works with high-performing executives and organizations to diagnose and rewire their Emotional Source Code™, helping leaders understand the deeper psychological drivers behind Emotional Meaning Architecture© of human behavior, culture, and organizational change. Through his work, Dov helps leaders move beyond surface-level leadership models to build cultures rooted in meaning, belonging, and authentic human connection. He is the host of The Dov Baron Show, a podcast exploring leadership, psychology, culture, and the forces shaping our world. Learn more: https://dovbaron.com Key Takeaway People don't resist change. They resist change that ignores who they are. Enjoying The Show? Follow the podcast. Leave a review. Share this episode with a leader navigating change. Your engagement helps the show reach leaders who are ready to rethink how leadership actually works. Hashtags / Keywords (Apple Discovery) #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #ChangeManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #SpiralDynamics #BusinessLeadership #OrganizationalPsychology #FutureOfLeadership

Spring break is around the corner and that means we'll have time to reflect, reenergize, and maybe even relax. Since we are all leaders, that means we all need to invest in ourselves so that we can increase our ability to serve others. On this episode we explore six texts and a process using AI -- to help us increase the application of our learning. Leaders are Readers!    The books: Yes to Life, Viktor Frankly 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do, Amy Morin The Inner Game of Tennis, W. Timothy Gallwey The Digital Delusion, Jared Horvath Who is Government, Michael Lewis Theo of Golden, Allen Levi Plus a great new release produced at Golden Bear Studios:  Roots Run Back to You by Day Ashworth           

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this conversation, Jaclyn Orent discusses the paradox of leadership isolation, the importance of resonant relationships, and the journey to becoming a cultural catalyst. She emphasizes the need for leaders to connect with peers who share their vision and values, and how this connection can fuel personal and cultural change. The discussion also touches on the role of transparency in leadership and the quest for fulfillment beyond traditional success metrics.Main Points:Many leaders feel isolated at the top despite their success.Authentic connections can transform leadership experiences.Resonant relationships are crucial for effective leadership.Cultural catalysts can drive systemic change.Peer relationships provide the necessary support for leaders.Transparency fosters trust and collaboration in organizations.Leaders must connect with their ideal vision of self.Fulfillment comes from within, not from external achievements.Creating a culture of permission can enhance organizational growth.Legacy is about empowering others to become cultural catalysts.Connect With Jaclyn Orent:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kovaorent/https://www.facebook.com/kova.orentkovaorent@gmail.com

Kindness is far from a soft skill — it's a strategic asset. Leaders and professionals who practice genuine kindness foster deeper trust, stronger team cohesion, and higher employee engagement, all of which translate directly into productivity and retention.  In Episode 254 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Linda Cohen, international keynote speaker and author of The Economy of Kindness, about how everyday acts of kindness shape workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and customer experience. Drawing on decades of work with corporate teams and frontline organizations, Linda shares practical insights including: Why employees often leave managers, not organizations How curiosity can transform difficult conversations What spectrum thinking offers in place of binary reactions Why consistent acknowledgment strengthens engagement and trust How small moments of kindness influence customer loyalty and brand perception To learn more about Linda's work, visit lindacohenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

Pastor Danny concludes his conversation with Pastor Gary Hendrickson and Christina Cavazos, fellow staff members at GHBC. Gary is pastor of the young adult ministry, and Christina serves as both Gary's admin and the church's community outreach director. They finish discussing how they approach ministering to different generations, what is unique about the current generation of young people, and other related topics. Be sure to check out Part 1 of this conversation if you haven't already! ---- If you like our podcast, share it with your friends! ...and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to learn more about Pastor Danny and DFEA, check out https://www.dfea.com

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What if the reason you feel exhausted as a leader isn't your team… your workload… or even your business? What if it's the illusion of control? Many leaders believe they need to manage every behavior, track every metric, and constantly push for performance. Yet the harder they try to control outcomes, the more disconnected their teams become. In this episode, George welcomes Dr. Jessica Kriegel, a leading organizational culture expert and author of Surrender to Lead, to explore why so many leaders and entrepreneurs feel burned out while still struggling to get the results they want from their teams. Jessica shares why traditional leadership approaches, focused on control, compliance, and constant oversight, often create more problems than they solve. Instead of driving engagement, they create pressure, fear, and disengagement. Together, George and Jessica break down how leaders can move from control-based leadership to trust-based leadership, where ownership, alignment, and culture naturally grow. This episode dives deep into leadership psychology, workplace culture, trust, and personal accountability, giving leaders practical frameworks to build teams that operate from ownership instead of obligation. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why leaders often burn out trying to control what they cannot control The difference between compliance-based leadership vs commitment-based leadership How workplace culture is shaped by leadership behavior, not policies Why surrendering control actually creates stronger teams The hidden cost of micromanagement and over-optimization How leaders can build trust and psychological safety inside organizations The mindset shift required to lead from empowerment rather than pressure   Key Takeaways: ✔️Control creates resistance. The more leaders try to force outcomes, the more teams disengage. ✔️Culture is not built through policies, it's built through daily leadership behavior. ✔️The illusion of control often drives leader burnout and frustration. ✔️Teams perform better when leaders focus on alignment and trust rather than compliance. ✔️Ownership grows when people feel psychologically safe to contribute ideas and solutions. ✔️Micromanagement reduces creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. ✔️Leaders who surrender control gain something far more powerful: commitment.   Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] – The illusion of control and why leaders burn out [02:10] – Introducing Dr. Jessica Kriegel and the topic of culture leadership [05:20] – Why traditional leadership models fail in modern organizations [10:45] – The difference between compliance and commitment [17:30] – Why leaders fall into the “action trap” of meetings and KPIs [23:15] – How culture is actually created inside organizations [29:10] – The psychological cost of micromanagement [36:40] – Why surrendering control creates stronger leadership [44:05] – Trust, ownership, and psychological safety in teams [52:30] – How leaders unintentionally create disengagement [59:40] – Practical steps leaders can take to shift their culture [1:07:10] – Final leadership lessons and Jessica's biggest advice for entrepreneurs Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel Culture strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Surrender to Lead. Website: www.jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: Jessica Kriegel Instagram: @jess_kriegel TikTok: @jessicakriegel YouTube: Dr. Jessica Kriegel Book: Surrender to Lead FREE Resource: Personal Results Equation Builder Your Challenge This Week: If this episode resonated with you, share it with another leader who's trying to build a stronger team. Screenshot the episode and tag @itsgeorgebryant with your biggest takeaway. Tell us: Where in your leadership might you be holding on to control? Join The Alliance: The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community where entrepreneurs learn how to grow their business through trust, relationships, and authentic connection. Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to build your business with more clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth? Apply to work directly with George. Live Retreats: Experience the power of connection and strategy in person. See upcoming events at mindofgeorge.com/retreat

You can find more from Josh and his book here:⁠www.joshdavisphd.com/dads⁠What does it take to be a present, resilient father while also succeeding as a leader? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Josh Davis—dad of three, co-author of USA Today bestseller "The Difference That Makes the Difference," former Ivy League professor, NLP master practitioner, and founder of the Science-Based Leadership Institute—to explore the mindset skills that help fathers be present, bounce back from setbacks, and build meaningful connections with their kids and partners.Josh brings unique expertise from teaching in "last chance" public high schools to guiding executives at Goldman Sachs and IDEO. He shares science-backed strategies using neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and leadership principles that help fathers develop the emotional intelligence, resilience, and confidence to show up fully for their families while navigating the pressures of modern life.

The Role of Executive Leadership in Shaping Company Culture and Preventing Burnout Source article:  https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/he-role-of-executive-leadership-in-shaping-company-culture-and-preventing-burnout In this Deep Dive episode, we unpack a foundational leadership truth: culture is not messaging. It is behavior at scale. And it begins with executive leadership. This conversation moves beyond surface-level engagement tactics and examines culture as strategic infrastructure. If you want to assess organizational health, do not start with the employee survey. Start with leadership behavior. What leaders tolerate, reward, ignore, and model becomes the company's operating system. Culture Is a Leadership Discipline Drawing on research from Gallup and McKinsey & Company, the discussion highlights a critical point: managers account for at least 70 percent of the variance in employee engagement, and organizations with performance-aligned cultures significantly outperform peers. Culture is not soft. It is structural. It is measurable. And it is directly tied to financial outcomes. The episode challenges the common executive mistake of delegating culture to HR. High-performing organizations treat culture as a leadership discipline, not a department function. The Mirror Effect and Emotional Contagion Leaders set the emotional climate of the enterprise. Referencing findings published by Harvard Business Review, the episode explores behavioral contagion. Executive emotional states cascade through teams. If leaders operate in chronic urgency, the organization mirrors urgency. If leaders model accountability, transparency, and regulation, those behaviors scale. A key theme emerges: executive nervous system management is not self-help language. It is performance strategy. If leadership is dysregulated, no wellness program will repair the culture. Incentives Reveal the Real Values Many organizations declare collaboration, innovation, or integrity as core values. Yet compensation and promotion systems often reward individual output at any cost. That misalignment is not a culture problem. It is a leadership integrity problem. Referencing research from Deloitte, the discussion reinforces that organizations with alignment between mission and business strategy demonstrate greater resilience during disruption. Vision, incentives, and modeled behavior must align. Without alignment, culture becomes performative. Psychological Safety as a Performance Lever The episode revisits insights from Google's Project Aristotle research, which identified psychological safety as the primary predictor of high-performing teams. Psychological safety is not politeness. It is accountability without fear. Leaders create this environment by: Admitting mistakes Inviting dissent Responding to failure with curiosity rather than blame You cannot scale performance without scaling trust. Burnout Is a Structural Signal Burnout is often misdiagnosed as an individual resilience issue. The episode reframes it as a culture metric. According to the World Health Organization, burnout is an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. If executives create unclear priorities, constant urgency, unrealistic workloads, and low autonomy, burnout becomes predictable. Sustainable performance requires engineered capacity: Clear priorities Defined decision rights Normalized recovery Sustainable workload design Calm is not passive. Calm is controlled intensity. Top-Down Directional Clarity Building culture from the top does not mean command-and-control leadership. It means clarity. Exceptional leaders: Articulate a compelling vision Model required behaviors Design systems that reinforce those behaviors When executives abdicate culture design, informal power structures take over. Informal culture rarely aligns with long-term strategy. Executive Culture Audit The episode closes with a practical executive checklist: Are leadership behaviors consistent with stated values? Do incentives reward long-term thinking? Is psychological safety measurable? Are burnout indicators treated as operational metrics? Does communication cascade clearly? The organizations that will outperform in the next decade will not simply adopt AI or analytics. They will build resilient human systems. Culture is engineered. Performance is designed. Leadership behavior is the starting point. If this episode resonated, explore further insights in Workplace Culture and Burnout Proof, and visit BreakfastLeadership.com for additional executive-level analysis on sustainable high performance.

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-thirty-ninth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection Observer-Coach-Trainer, and MAJ David Pfaltzgraff, BDE Executive Officer OCT, from Brigade Command & Control (BDE HQ) on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are experts within JRTC's BC2: MAJ Steven Yates, the BDE S-6 Signal OCT and MAJ Michael Stewart, the incoming, BDE S-3 Operations Officer OCT. This episode examines the role of running estimates within the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and why they are essential to maintaining shared understanding between current operations and future planning. The discussion highlights that running estimates are not simply formatted slides or quad charts, but rather a continuous analytical process conducted by staff subject matter experts across each warfighting function. Effective running estimates synthesize facts, assumptions, constraints, and limitations while identifying risks and emerging tasks, enabling staff to translate raw information into meaningful assessments for commanders. Rather than simply listing data such as available assets or equipment, staff must analyze what those resources actually enable the force to accomplish and communicate the operational implications.  The conversation also explores best practices for maintaining useful running estimates throughout planning and execution. Leaders emphasize that running estimates must be continuously updated as operations unfold and integrated into key staff forums such as the operations synchronization meeting, Battle Update Brief /Commander's Update Brief, and other battle rhythm events to ensure planning remains aligned with battlefield realities. When neglected or treated as static documents, units risk planning against outdated assumptions, leading to flawed courses of action and ineffective execution. Ultimately, the episode reinforces that running estimates are the “connective tissue” between plans and current operations, allowing staffs to translate evolving battlefield information into timely recommendations, risks, and decisions that support effective command and control.  Part of S13 “Hip Pocket Training” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Suresh Martha, Head of Data Driven Innovation and Analytics at EMD Serono, joins The Tech Trek for a practical conversation on what leadership looks like when your team is asked to take on new technical capabilities. This episode is about extending team impact, evaluating new tools, building credibility with stakeholders, and leading through change without pretending to be the deepest expert in every domain.For data leaders, analytics managers, technology executives, and operators, this conversation gets into the real work behind capability building. Suresh breaks down how to assess whether a new technology is worth pursuing, when to start with a pilot, how to upskill internal talent, and how to hire for skills your team does not yet have.In this episode• How to evaluate whether a new tool or technology actually adds business value• Why small pilots help leaders build trust before asking for larger investment• What it takes to lead technical work you have not personally done yourself• How to hire for capabilities your team does not yet have• Why business context and data knowledge still matter as much as technical depthTimestamped highlights00:04 Extending technical impact as a leader when new capabilities land on your team03:37 A simple framework for evaluating new tools, investment, and fit05:28 Hiring for skills your team does not yet have07:44 Upskilling as a leader so you can guide the work with confidence12:06 Managing experts whose technical depth goes beyond your own15:21 Making room for learning and experimentation while still deliveringStandout lineAs long as I understand the intricacies and can explain that, that is what matters, especially for a leader.A practical takeawayStart small. Pick a real business problem. Run a focused pilot. Measure the outcome. Earn the right to scale.Follow The Tech Trek for more conversations with leaders building teams, systems, and technical capability inside modern businesses.

Send a textArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare—and hospice leaders cannot afford to ignore its impact.  In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with hospice leader and AI innovator Ernesto Lopez to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform the hospice industry. Drawing from nearly 15 years of operational experience, Lopez explains why hospice needs technology built specifically for its unique clinical, regulatory, and operational realities, rather than tools retrofitted from other healthcare sectors.  The conversation dives deep into the real-world challenges hospice organizations face—particularly around Medicare audits, documentation risk, and operational inefficiencies.  Lopez introduces the concept of “hospice-native AI”, technology designed from the ground up to help organizations proactively identify documentation gaps, reduce compliance risks, and improve patient care. By shortening the feedback loop between documentation and compliance, AI has the potential to give leaders real-time insight into their clinical records instead of discovering problems months or years later during an audit.  But adopting AI requires wisdom. Lopez and Comeaux caution leaders to move forward thoughtfully—focusing on clear use cases, trusted technology partners, and measurable return on investment.  AI is not a cure-all, but when used responsibly, it can become a powerful tool to strengthen hospice operations, improve care quality, and support clinicians doing some of the most meaningful work in healthcare.Key TakeawaysHospice needs “hospice-native” technology. Many existing tools are retrofitted from other healthcare sectors, creating inefficiencies and gaps.AI can help reduce audit risk. By proactively identifying documentation issues and eligibility gaps, hospices can better prepare for Medicare contractor audits.Real-time feedback improves clinical documentation. AI can shorten the compliance feedback loop from months or years to near real time.Technical documentation failures are a major risk. Missing signatures, dates, or admission requirements remain one of the most common audit issues.Responsible AI adoption requires strategy. Leaders should define a clear use case, vet trusted vendors, ensure data security, and measure ROI before implementation.About the GuestErnesto Lopez is the Founder & CEO of 1520 AI, a company developing artificial intelligence tools focused on hospice quality, compliance, and clinical operations.  He previously spent more than two decades leading healthcare organizations across hospice, home health, and hospital settings.  About the Host Chris Comeaux is the President and CEO of Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN) and host of the TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership podcast.  A resThe Anatomy of Leadership podcast explores the art and science of leadership through candid, insightful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from a variety of industries. Hosted by Chris Comeaux, each episode dives into the mindsets, habits, and strategies that empower leaders to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. With topics ranging from organizational culture and emotional intelligence to navigating disruption and inspiring teams, the show blends real-world stories with practical takeaways. The goal is simple yet ambitious: to equip leaders at every level with the tools, perspectives, and inspiration they need to lead with vision, empathy, and impact. https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership

In the opening strike of their war on Iran, the US and Israel killed the Islamic Republic's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It is an exceedingly rare instance of democracies killing a foreign head of state.It's not the first time the United States has been involved in the killing of a foreign leader, but it's something U.S. leaders and the American public have long wrestled with. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.  Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Mallory Yu and Erika Ryan, with audio engineering by Jay Czys.It was edited by John Ketchum and Anna Yukhanov. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

9. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlainof Columbia University recounts the November 1941 White House meetingswhere U.S. leaders prepared for an imminent, yet poorly understood, Japaneseattack. He explains that military planners initially focused on the Philippines and discounted a strike on Pearl Harborbecause they underestimated the lethality of aircraft carriers. Chamberlain highlights that this era marked the transition from traditional battleship-centric warfare to the carrier-dominated strategies that would define the Pacific theater. (9)1942 MERCHANT MARINE

11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt's anti-colonial vision, which sought to replace imperial systems with a liberal capitalist order based on free trade and self-determination. Roosevelt's outreach to Chiang Kai-shek in Cairo reflected his recognition of China as a future pillar of this new international framework, often managed in private and out of earshot of Winston Churchill. (11)1942 STALINGRAD

12. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain details Allied contingency plans like Operation Rank, designed to rush airborne troops into Berlin to prevent the Red Army from occupying all of Europe if Germany collapsed suddenly. He explains that by 1944, Churchill was deeply concerned about Soviet dominance and sought to redirect Western forces into the Balkans or Mediterranean to protect Britishinterests. Despite these internal tensions, the U.S. demonstrated unprecedented superpower capability by launching simultaneous major offensives across both the Pacific and Europe. (12)1942 TORCH AT CASABLANCA

Steve Forbes celebrates the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's “The Wealth of Nations” and encourages today's leaders to heed its timeless principles of prosperity, low taxes, free trade, stable money anchored by gold.

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Going Long Podcast Episode 611: This Is The Hard Decision Strong Leaders Make  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 00:52] Billy welcomes us to, and introduces, today's show. [00:52 - 10:03] Billy describes the reality of what you need to do as someone in a "comfortable" corporate position who wants to have more control and optionality in life.  [10:03 - 11:12] Billy wraps up the show   If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Sabbatical gets misunderstood, feared, and misused — and most leaders either wait too long to take one or avoid it altogether. In this episode, Alan joins Andrew Estes on the Nexus Church Planting Podcast for a conversation that cuts through the baggage and gets honest about what a sabbatical actually is, why boards resist it, why church planters think they can't afford it, and why the leaders who take it well come back with more vision, more creativity, and more fire than they've had in years. If you've ever thought sabbatical is for someone else, someone further along, someone with a bigger team — this one is for you. What You'll Learn: The difference between micro, medium, and macro rest — and why you need all three to lead sustainably Why sabbatical is not discipline, not a vacation, and not an escape — and what it actually is The abundance vs. scarcity mindset that determines whether a leader can truly rest Why boards and congregations fear sabbaticals — and how to address every one of those fears honestly The surprising truth about sabbatical as a leadership development tool for your entire team Why church planters can't afford to wait — and what to start doing now even if you're only three years in The six R's framework Alan uses to help leaders prepare well and waste nothing "Don't resign, redesign" — what it looks like to come back from sabbatical ready for the next decade Key Insight: You are not as valuable as you think — and that's actually great news. Sabbatical forces the leadership development your team needs, creates the empowerment you've been meaning to build, and reminds you that God was never depending on you to hold it all together in the first place. Reflection Question: What's your honest excuse for not pursuing sabbatical right now — and is it rooted in scarcity thinking or genuine wisdom? This episode originally aired on the Nexus Church Planting Podcast. We're grateful to Andrew and the Nexus team for sharing it with the H2 community. Connect with Nexus: Full episode: https://www.nexus.us/episode/06-alan-briggs--demystifying-sabbaticals Website: https://www.nexus.us Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nexus-church-planting-podcast/id1838803043 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd5AMLFOOTjdiQ8wiwMW51Q I nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexus_church_planting/ Resources Mentioned: The Sabbatical Journey Field Guide — available on Amazon Sabbatical Coaching Group — sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com Lilly Foundation Clergy Renewal Grants — lillyfoundation.org  

The Talent Trap: Why Leaders Burn Out — and Traditional Solutions Fail Have you ever pushed through exhaustion, told yourself to work harder, maybe even changed jobs — only to end up in the same cycle all over again? Right now, organizations are investing more than ever in wellness programs, resilience training, and leadership development. And yet burnout, disengagement, and attrition keep climbing. The frustration is real on both sides. But here's what most people aren't saying out loud: traditional solutions are failing because they're treating symptoms, not the source. You can't build adaptability, engagement, or sustainable performance on top of misalignment. And misalignment is almost always what's actually driving burnout. In this episode, Blake unpacks the hidden reason leadership burnout keeps happening despite training, wellness initiatives, and even job changes. You'll hear why being talented at something is no longer enough to sustain your energy or growth, and how uncovering your Unique Fingerprint for Success™ creates the kind of clarity that changes everything. Not just your performance, but your life. Whether you're a leader quietly wondering if it's time to leave, or an organization watching your best people disengage, this episode will reframe what's really required to reduce leadership burnout without losing talent.   Episode Highlights Why "Chase Your Talents" Advice Is Missing a Critical Nuance [00:45] – Why being skilled at something doesn't mean it's energizing or right for you  [02:30] – How careers drift into misalignment, and why it takes a while to feel it  [04:00] – Why personality assessments and "find your why" advice rarely create real-world clarity   The Three Core Areas of Misalignment Driving Burnout  [05:30] – Natural wiring, belief patterns, and environmental friction — the real root causes [07:00] – Why leaders assume the environment is always the problem and what's actually going on  [08:15] – The Unique Fingerprint for Success™: where energy, talent & greatest impact intersect   Real Client Transformations  [09:45] – Kari: Re-engaged and retained after four years of stagnation in the same role [11:30] – Kaytee: Confidence, visibility & clarity — without changing companies  [13:00] – Corrie: 75% reduction in day-to-day stress within three months without her role changing   Why This Is Scalable — and Why It Matters Now  [15:00] – How this process has been refined and operationalized over 8+ years  [15:45] – What it means for organizations to protect institutional knowledge and reduce preventable attrition   Powerful Quotes "Most people think their talents are simply what they're good at. And that's where it can get dangerous because many of us have become highly skilled at things that drain our energy, pull us out of alignment, and keep us from creating our greatest impact." —Blake Schofield "When you remove misalignment at the root, you don't work harder — you work differently. " —Blake Schofield "Burnout is actually a sign of deeper misalignment between how you're wired to thrive and how you're actually working and living. Fix the misalignment and everything changes." —Blake Schofield "Being more fulfilled without sacrificing doesn't require leaving. It requires clarity." —Blake Schofield   Resources Mentioned Let's explore what's possible for your team. If your company is investing in burnout, wellness or adaptability initiatives, but seeing rising burnout, disengagement, or retention risk, it may be time to address the root cause. We identify & diagnose organizational risk - surfacing the key drivers of burnout, leadership capacity and adaptability strains impacting your team; reduce leadership attrition, disengagement and preventable turnover; equip your leaders with the skills to increase their productivity & lead effectively during pressure and uncertainty. 

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Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... Leadership Is Storytelling There's a pattern I've seen over and over again when it comes to how leaders communicate… They tend to share too much information and end up communicating too little. More information typically leads to less communication. And one skill to work on is to say less, but if you need to communicate something important, you can share more through the power of story. Stories can build trust. Stories can change behavior. Stories get remembered. Our brains are wired to hold information in the form of stories. I recently had a conversation about the power of stories with leadership communication expert Robert Kennedy III, and it pushed me to think more deeply about how we, as nonprofit leaders, can use storytelling every single day to make our work easier and our results better. Stories Can Build Trust Robert said something that stuck with me: "Storytelling is important because it humanizes us. It humanizes every organization." That word—humanizes—is everything. When you humanize, you build trust. Data matters too, but data should be part of the story, not in place of the story. But our brains aren't wired for spreadsheets. They're wired for narrative. When you share a story with context, characters, conflict, and conclusion, something powerful happens. The listener's brain begins filling in gaps. It creates images. It searches memory. It feels something. And once someone feels something, trust becomes possible. Trust is the real currency of communication and leadership. The Four Pillars of Story Robert breaks strong stories into four elements: Context Characters Conflict Conclusion When we lead with conclusions—"Here's the program," "Here's the new process," "Here's the solution"—we skip the human entry point. And that's why people disengage. Instead, strong leaders often start with the conflict. What problem are we facing? Why does it matter? Who is affected? When people recognize themselves in the story, they lean in. In my experience starting with the conflict makes introducing the context and characters easy. The next thing to share is the process that was used to get to the conclusion. And once that is done, the conclusion is the last thing to share, and takes up the least amount of time. So next time you need to communication a conclusion (a.k.a. A decision you have made) try this formulat: Step 1: Share the conflict, context, and characters Step 2: Share the process you used to figure out the conclusion. Include some wrong turns if you took them. For example: "we tried this and it didn't work so we pivoted" or "we considered x,y, and z, but decided they weren't the right approach for us". Step 3: Share the conclusion  The Three Stories Every Nonprofit Needs Robert outlined three core types of leadership stories, and I believe every nonprofit should intentionally develop all three. 1. The Personal Story This is the story of you. A moment of failure. A turning point. A hard-earned lesson. When leaders share appropriate vulnerability, they normalize growth. They remind staff that mastery takes time. They lower the emotional temperature of failure. Your team doesn't need a superhero. They need a human. 2. The Origin Story This is the "why." Why did this organization start? What problem existed? What injustice needed solving? Even if your organization is 100 years old, your origin story still matters. And here's the important nuance: origin stories aren't frozen in time. Current-day testimonials are simply modern expressions of the original why. When you show that your founding purpose is still alive in today's work, you build continuity and credibility. You signal: We haven't drifted. 3. The Strategic Story This is where leadership gets interesting. Strategic stories explain: How we solve problems (process stories) Why our solution works (product stories) How collaboration amplifies impact (partnership stories) This is especially important during change. When introducing a new process, you can't just announce it. You have to tell the story of why the change is necessary, what challenge emerged, and how this solution evolved. Otherwise, people experience change as disruption instead of progress. Stories Make Ideas Stick There's research showing that information embedded in story form is significantly more memorable than random facts. We've all experienced this. You can't remember a list of 20 unrelated words. But if those same words are embedded in a narrative—suddenly, you can recall them. Story creates structure. Structure creates memory. Memory creates influence. And influence is leadership. The Daily Practice That Changes Everything One of the most practical tools Robert shared was simple: At the end of each day, write down five things that happened. Then, beside each one, write the lesson or meaning. That's it. It sounds small. But here's what it does: It trains you to notice. It turns mundane moments into meaning. It builds a personal "story vault." Most leaders think they don't have stories. They do. They just haven't trained themselves to capture them. And when you practice assigning meaning to everyday events, two things happen: Life feels more intentional. You become far more interesting. And yes—being interesting matters. Nonprofit leaders don't need to be entertainers. But they do need to avoid being forgettable. Storytelling Is an Asset Here's the final insight I want to leave you with: Your stories are organizational assets. Just like: Your brand Your programs Your donor relationships Your systems They require development. They require refinement. They require practice. The leaders who seem "naturally good" at storytelling have almost always worked at it. They've tested versions. Edited language. Rehearsed delivery. Noticed what lands. Storytelling is not magic. It's muscle. And like any muscle, it strengthens with repetition. About the Guest Storytelling isn't fluff. It's how trust is built, ideas stick, and leaders move people. In this episode, I talk with leadership communication expert Robert Kennedy III about why stories outperform data alone—and how nonprofit leaders can use storytelling to engage staff, boards, donors, and communities. We explore: Why stories humanize leadership The four core elements of every strong story How to use questions to instantly engage your audience Three essential leadership stories every nonprofit needs A simple daily practice to build your "story vault." If you want your message to be remembered—and acted on—this conversation is for you. Connect with Robert: Website: robertkennedythree.me  Resources: Subscribe to the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter: www.inspirednonprofitleadership.com/signup Learn more about Sarah's work: www.saraholivieri.com

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I have the pleasure of welcoming Claude Silver to the show. She is on a mission to revolutionize leadership talent and workplace culture. She is the world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and partners with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk to drive their success. Claude has earned Campaign's U.S. Female Frontier Award and Adweek's Changing the Game Award. She is also the author of the new book, Be Yourself at Work.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…leaders who want to build high-performing teams without sacrificing humanity.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…in this conversation, Claude shares why she believes AI should enhance human potential and not replace it. She explains why burnout is often a leadership system's problem rather than a personal failure. And she challenges managers to create cultures where people feel safe enough to speak up, honest enough to name their imposters, and supported enough to grow.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: AI should enhance human capability while preserving meaningful human connection. Emotional fluency allows leaders to choose their response instead of reacting impulsively. Energy management matters more than time management in preventing burnout. Psychological safety creates the conditions for belonging and high performance. Leaders scale culture by modeling self-awareness and vulnerability first.   WHAT I LOVE MOST…Claude reframes leadership as something deeply personal before it's organizational. You can't build belonging for others if you haven't built awareness in yourself. Her reminder that "you are the CEO of you" feels especially powerful in a world that's moving faster than ever.   Running Time: 26:15   Subscribe on iTunes    Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X    Find Claude Online: Website LinkedIn   Claude's Book: Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart

If you lead field teams in building automation, you already know the challenge. Technical skills alone do not create strong field leaders. Many teams still rely on the old method of learning by watching someone work and figuring things out along the way. That approach is starting to break down as projects get more complex and the workforce continues to change. Strong field leaders are developed through intentional mentoring. Not just technical coaching, but guidance that builds judgement, communication, and leadership in the field. This episode explores what effective mentoring actually looks like in the building automation industry and why developing people is one of the highest leverage actions a leader can take. Topics Covered • Why traditional learn by watching training is failing in the field • The role mentoring plays in developing future field leaders • Balancing technical capability with communication and leadership skills • How real projects can become development opportunities • Why protecting your mentoring capacity matters Someone invested time to help you grow in this industry. The question is how you pass that forward to the next generation of field leaders.

Inspired by the leadership principle E + R = O, popularized by Jack Canfield, this episode explores how events don't determine our outcomes—our responses do. While we can't control everything that happens to us, we always control how we respond. Leaders understand that their response ultimately shapes the outcome.

Confidence isn't just mindset crap. It affects your pricing, your messaging, your sales conversations and your boundaries. And ultimately - whether your retreat fills or flops. In this episode, Shannon is joined by leadership expert, sales strategist, and bestselling author Nathan Jamail (she is biased, but he is pretty damn amazing) to unpack the real reason many retreat leaders struggle to sell out their events: lack of business confidence. They discuss: Imposter syndrome in the retreat industry Underpricing rooted in insecurity Overexplaining instead of leading What confident messaging actually sounds like How to build real, earned business confidence They also share that this episode was recorded in their new studio space in Austin - and you can now watch the full conversation on YouTube. If you've ever doubted yourself while launching a retreat, this episode will challenge and strengthen you. What You'll Learn Why confidence directly impacts conversions The hidden cost of underpricing How retreat leaders accidentally repel buyers The difference between loud marketing and confident leadership The discipline required to build real business confidence Key Takeaways Imposter syndrome doesn't disappear - it's managed through action. Underpricing signals insecurity to your audience. Overexplaining weakens authority. Confident leaders make clear decisions and stand by them. Confidence is built through preparation, skill, and repetition - not affirmations alone. Watch on YouTube This episode was recorded in our new studio space in Austin - go watch the full conversation on YouTube. Learn more about Nathan Jamail: https://nathanjamail.com/ Join Nathan and Shannon at the Forum: https://luxuryinbusinessretreats.mykajabi.com/retreat-industry-forum  Subscribe here:  The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum  Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together! Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify ------ TIMESTAMPS Podcast Introduction and Studio Setup (00:00:02) Shannon introduces the podcast, new studio setup, and her guest, Nathan, her husband. The Importance of Confidence for Retreat Leaders (00:02:09) Shannon highlights Nathan's confidence and introduces confidence as a key topic for retreat leaders. Confidence vs. Arrogance and Childhood Story (00:03:22) Nathan shares a story about their daughter and explains the difference between confidence and arrogance. Imposter Syndrome and Taking Action Afraid (00:05:33) Discussion about imposter syndrome, acting confident, and the importance of taking action despite fear. How Confidence Impacts Marketing and Messaging (00:06:31) Shannon explains how confidence (or lack thereof) affects marketing, pricing, and messaging for retreat leaders. Belief in Yourself and Authenticity (00:07:01) Nathan and Shannon discuss the need to believe in yourself first and the role of authenticity in confidence. Stage Fright and "Doing It Anyway" (00:09:18) Nathan admits to still feeling nervous before speaking, and Shannon encourages action despite nerves. Personal Example: London Workshop Doubts (00:10:14) Shannon shares her experience with self-doubt before hosting an international workshop and how she overcame it. Hospitality, Impact, and the Human Touch (00:11:55) Nathan discusses the difference between service and hospitality, and the unique impact of human connection. AI, Connection, and the Future of Retreats (00:12:52) They discuss how AI can't replace human connection, making retreats more valuable in the digital age. Example: AI Dating at Bars and the Need for Real Connection (00:16:07) Shannon and Nathan talk about people dating AI at bars, emphasizing the growing need for real-life connection. Projecting Confidence and Sales Conversations (00:17:13) They discuss how lack of confidence is projected in sales and the importance of confidently presenting value. Vulnerability, Mistakes, and Being Confidently Wrong (00:18:18) Nathan explains that vulnerability increases confidence and that it's okay to be wrong—just be confidently wrong. Learning from Mistakes and Seeking Knowledge (00:19:42) Shannon and Nathan discuss learning from mistakes, attending events, and the value of learning from others. The Power of Learning, Confidence, and Motivation (00:23:44) Nathan shares a formula: learning increases confidence, which boosts motivation, using events and yoga as examples. Closing and Call to Action (00:25:01) Shannon wraps up, encourages listeners to attend events, and thanks Nathan for joining the episode.  

When you are busy in ministry, it's easy to get distracted and busy. We each need to set our hearts on what really matters. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth helps you focus on Jesus over ministry.

What if the wealth you imagine for your future could start taking shape long before you sell your company?In this conversation, host Don Williams sits down with Noah Rosenfarb, a third‑generation CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of WealthThrive, to explore the practical and often overlooked decisions that help founders keep more of what they earn. Noah joins from Paris while spending a year abroad with his family, a real‑life example of designing a business that supports freedom rather than controls it. Listeners will hear how Noah went from building a family office for divorced women to creating a specialized tax strategy firm for seven and eight figure entrepreneurs. He explains why most business owners unknowingly operate without a real tax plan, and how simple yearly planning can prevent the shock of surprise tax bills. He breaks down his well known 20 Percent Rule, teaching founders how to build income streams before selling so they enter their exit with confidence, not uncertainty. Noah also shares stories that reveal the mindset behind wealth, including the moment a large boat taught him how to enjoy the rewards of disciplined saving without guilt. He discusses the role teams play in creating freedom, how he traveled for a year while his company ran smoothly, and why many entrepreneurs remain stuck because they never let their people lead. The episode ends with a thoughtful look at legacy, storytelling, and what it really means to live rich beyond money. What You Will LearnHow most founders unintentionally overpay on taxes: Noah explains why accountants often say there is nothing you can do, and what real tax strategy looks like for high earners. The 20 Percent Rule for life after an exit: A simple exercise that helps you build financial independence before leaving your business. Why founders must build teams that allow them to step away: Noah's year of travel reveals the power of the right visionary integrator balance and the danger of staying stuck in the E‑Myth cycle. The emotional side of wealth: From boat expenses to Miami Heat playoff tickets, Noah shares how he learned to enjoy wealth after a lifetime of disciplined saving. What legacy truly looks like: Why Noah documents his life for his children and how stories shape the next generation's relationship with money.Perfect For Listeners Who Are:✔️ Founders planning an exit✔️ High earning entrepreneurs who want to reduce taxes✔️ Leaders seeking more freedom and better team structure✔️ Professionals wanting to build a life that matches their values✔️ Anyone curious about money, mindset, and long term wealthListen If You Want To:Keep more of what you earnBuild financial independence earlierCreate a business that supports your lifeFind clarity around your relationship with moneyLearn simple, practical steps to build long lasting wealth