Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Samuel

Here's the latest CPG news happening right now on March 19th, 2025 including Poppi Acquisition By Pepsi, Poppi Lawsuit Settlement, Trump Tariff Update, New Brand Mark's Snacks LaunchingPepsiCo just announced it is acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, a major accomplishment for a brand founded less than ten years ago. This transaction echoes the year-on-year growth of the functional drink market, especially the better-for-you soda category, with competitor Coca-Cola launching Simply Pop just a few weeks ago and Olipop raising a $50 million Series C, valuing the rival prebiotic soda brand at nearly $2 billion. These industry moves might finally convince skeptics that gut-friendly and other healthier soda alternatives are here to stay, forcing traditional players to evolve and adapt to growing demand for less sugary drinks.As Pepsi was closing the deal on its $1.95 billion acquisition of Poppi (VNGR Beverages), the prebiotic soda maker is wrapping up another deal, this one with a class action group of consumers alleging they were misled by the drink's gut-health claims.The group asked the California federal judge presiding over the case to confirm a proposed $8.9 million settlement, a result it described as “exceptional compared with similar misleading beverage cases” in its motion for preliminary approval filed last Friday.In a statement shared with BevNET this morning, Poppi stated: “The class action suit filed against poppi in May 2024 has been settled. poppi acknowledges no fault, liability, or wrongdoing, and instead, we are focused on bringing consumers the innovation they expect from the brand they love. We're excited to move forward and continue our passion to modernize soda for the next generation.”The total settlement, according to the filing, breaks down to 0.75 cents per single 12 oz. can, $3 per 4-pack, $6 per 8-pack, and $9 per 12-pack or 15-pack. The class includes anyone in the U.S. who purchased Poppi between Jan. 23, 2020, and the settlement notice date.The three complaints lodged against Poppi last year, which were consolidated in September, take aim at one of the brand's core pillars: gut health, as reflected in slogans like “gut health never tasted this good” and “for a healthy gut.”The filings argued that the agave inulin Poppi uses as its primary source of prebiotic fiber was far too low to have any meaningful impact on the gut, and that the presence of sugars harms the balance of good bacteria in the digestive system.President Trump said last week he is doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to Ontario adding a surcharge on its electricity exports to the U.S., hitting Michigan, Minnesota and New York. The latest increase, which brings levies on the goods to 50%, will go into effect Wednesday morning, the president wrote in a social media post. Trump also vowed to “substantially increase” tariffs on Canadian auto parts on April 2, if dairy and other tariffs are not dropped.Mark Samuel, Previous Founder of IWON Organics, is launching a new brand, suitably called 'Mark's Snacks. On Linkedin, he debuted the news and said "I said I'd never do it again. At the same time, I said I'd never live with regret. So, I'm diving back into CPG, making it even more personal this time around, please follow the journey at MARK'S SNACKS, it should be one heck of a ride!" Go to www.markssnacks.com and sign up for their e-newsletter for more updates on product, packaging, launch date, and more

Mark Samuel interviews Sean Riley from DUDE Wipes

Mark Samuel interviews Will Nitze from IQBAR

Mark Samuel interviews Will Nitze from IQBAR

Mark Samuel interviews Sean Riley from DUDE Wipes

Mark Samuel interviews Sean Riley from DUDE Wipes

We are honored and excited to be joined by some of the best and brightest CPG people in the industry. On our 3rd edition of the Master Series, we are being joined by Mark Samuel, CEO of IWON Organics (a fast growing prominent organic snack brand), Adam Brown, CEO of Sircle Media (one of the leading CPG focused social media agencies in the country), Max Baumann (CEO of one of the largest CPG merchandising brands in the country), and Czar Daniolco, Co-Founder of Hi Touch Distribution (now called Hi Touch Libations). BIG Thanks to our on-going sponsors My Way 3PL (https://lnkd.in/gcSXrV2P) and RangeMe (https://lnkd.in/gwXQar3P) This week's episode is sponsored by Social Nature who helps natural brands get discovered on retail shelves through their community of 1.1 million shoppers who are looking for better-for-you options.

Mark Samuel interviews Will Nitze from IQBAR

Mark Samuel interviews Will Nitze from IQBAR

Mark Samuel interviews Will Nitze from IQBAR

Mark Samuel interviews Alex Bayer

Mark Samuel interviews Alex Bayer

Mark Samuel interviews Alex Bayer

Mark Samuel interviews Alex Bayer

Mark Samuel interviews Matt Parry from The Good Crisp Company

Mark Samuel interviews Alex Bayer

Mark Samuel interviews Alex Bayer

Mark Samuel interviews Alex Bayer

We all know just how difficult it can be to enter the world of CPG, let alone thrive in it. But what may be even harder is knowing when it's time to let go of the brand you've worked tirelessly to build. Today we are joined by the former CEO and Co-Founder of Genius Juice and current Founder and Manager Partner at Genius Dreams, Alex Bayer. In our conversation, Alex walks us through the highs and lows of founding a CPG business, the tightrope of fine margins that the industry forces you to walk, the main things to consider when it's time to close shop forever, and the importance of making time for self-care as a dedicated entrepreneur.Key Points From This Episode:Alex Bayer shares the lessons he learned in founding, growing, and closing a CPG brand. How Alex got into CPG, and what inspired him to co-found Genius Juice. Whether it's better to have a large or small product catalogue. The biggest highs and most notable lows from Alex's 10 years at Genius Juice. How they navigated the innate CPG challenges of operating within fine margins.Key factors to be aware of when entering the refrigerated-products market.The ins and outs of Alex's decision to close the doors on Genius Juice.Taking a look at the processes of shutting a business down, and how to do it the right way.Navigating burnout and protecting your well-being as an entrepreneur. The services that Alex's consulting business, Genius Dreams offers and the clients it serves.Homemade smoothies, golfing, the CPG Vibes podcast, and Mark Samuel.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Alex Bayer on LinkedInAlex Bayer on InstagramGenius DreamsGenius Juice GPG VibesAflacHiTouchMelaAura Bora Mid-day SquaresTaste RadioStartup CPGGenesis Nutrition15 Minutes of Genius Mark Samuel on LinkedInModern Species Gage Mitchell on LinkedInGage Mitchell on XBrands for a Better World WebsiteBrands for a Better World on YouTubeBrands for a Better World emailImpact Driven Community

Mark Samuel interviews Will Nitze from IQBAR

Mark Samuel interviews Matt McLean from Uncle Matt's Organic

Mark Samuel interviews Chris Hunter from Koia.

Mark Samuel interviews Alison Cayne from Haven's Kitchen.

Mark Samuel interviews Adam Brown from Sircle Media.

Mark Samuel interviews Melissa Facchina from Siddhi Capital.

Mark Samuel interviews Eric Skae from Carbone Fine Foods.

Mark Samuel interviews Pete Maldonado from Chomps.

Mark Samuel interviews Sean Riley from DUDE Wipes.

Mark Samuel interviews Ben Witte from Recess.

Join Randall Sell and Jake Duvall with Coach Yetzer as the cover the results of the NCAA Southeast Regional. They welcome onto the show NCAA Qualifiers- Mac Cafurello, Mark Samuel, David Reid, Xavier Preston, and Lorenzo Pellot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nokewrestling/support

Mark Samuel interviews Matt Weiss from RIND Snacks.

This week on The Exit: Mark Samuel shares his extensive background in consumer product-related industries, spanning over two decades. His first successful exit involved a meal management venture for sports' enthusiasts. Mark meticulosly scaled the business over a six-year period, cultivating a small yet reliable team of four. Faced with the pivotal decision of either adding more capital to scale the brand or pursuing an exit, Mark chose the latter, successfully selling the business to an established manufacturer. In this episode, Mark provides insights into the true essence of selling to a manufacturer. He delves into achieving the perfect sale, navigating the process of disconnecting from the business when necessary, and preparing an Ecom business for a successful exit. Mark Samuel is currently the founder and ceo of IWON Organics, a plant-based food company that makes bold, flavor-infused snacks made from plant-proteins like peas, beans and brown rice. Mark was the Founder and CEO of Fitmark since 2012 and eventually sold the company in 2018, and he also founded the “Feel Good Challenge”. Which is a 60 day fitness and nutrition program for men looking to level up, and improve their life through a commitment to health and wellness. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalansamuel/ Website: https://iwonorganics.com/ Instagram @IwonOrganics: https://www.instagram.com/iwonorganics/ Flippa's First Access: https://flippa.com/exit For a Free Flippa Business Valuation: flippa.com/freevaluation -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

EPISODE DESCRIPTION  Mark Samuel is a man of few words over email, but on the podcast, he tells it all as it is. Mark Samuel is the founder of IWON Organics, a health enthusiast who is known for inspiring his LinkedIn community to show up for their Saturday workouts. Mark recently launched a passion project with the Feel Good Cold Plunge in just 4 months from idea to launch. I was curious about how he handled his supply chain from figuring out demand, identifying the right manufacturing partner, to validating product quality, to shipping it in, and distributing it within the US.  SHOW NOTES  We kick off the interview with learning a bit more about Mark the serial entrepreneur. The rest of the interview is devoted to Feel Good Cold Plunge, starting with an audacious timeline of 4 months from concept to commerce. Mark outlines in detail the steps he took to research the market, identify partners be it manufacturing, freight forwarders or 3 PLs. Leveraging existing networks and understanding basic commerce are things he hammers home, which should be encouraging for any aspiring entrepreneur - it really boils down to a lot of common sense.  Follow Mark Samuel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalansamuel/  and check out Feel Good Cold Plunge here - https://www.linkedin.com/company/feel-good-cold-plunge/ CALL TO ACTION  Thank you for listening! Leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify.  Follow me on Linkedin at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandhrika/  Sharing is caring! Spread the word about this show to your network  Email me at chandhrika@source-refresh.com if you would like to be a guest on my show   

Get to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields. Mark Samuel is the CEO and Founder of IMPAQ Corp., and the Author of “B STATE: A New Roadmap for Bold Leadership, Brave Culture and Breakthrough Results.” His methodology represents a new model and roadmap for rapidly renovating an organization's business and culture at the same time. Mark's unique systems break down functional silos and create cross-functional accountability to successfully implement global changes that increase profitability, trust, and efficiency. If you want to talk about strategizing any kind of issue, get more articles, and get more content about his work, you can visit his website at https://BState.com or reach out through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markssamuel/.  Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a global coaching company helping thousands of driven women, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals achieve their financial breakthroughs. As someone who has made a quantum leap, she knows exactly what mindset shifts are required to get out of your own way, master the art of success, and gain the confidence and freedom to keep growing. Amira has served individuals in a wide range of industries including real estate, business consulting, the arts, coaching, law, and medicine as well as leaders in corporate positions. If you are a high-performing woman, but you're hitting some invisible blocks that are not allowing you to break through, you should reach out to Amira Alvarez by visiting her website at https://theunstoppablewoman.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiraalvarez/. Craig Arthur James is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of CatStrat Service. He is also a strategic advisor, executive coach, speaker, show host, convener, facilitator, sales and sales process coach, and writer. He helps organizations stop—and think. He helps you get unstuck. Makes you realize and achieve visions & goals. Giving you a big-picture strategy married with actionable planning and implementation. If you or you know somebody who needs to stop—and think, you should reach out to Craig Arthur James by visiting his website at https://cat-strat.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigarthurjames/.  Global Credibility Expert, Mitchell Levy is a TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of over 60 books. As The AHA Guy at AHAthat (https://ahathat.com), he helps to extract the genius from your head in a two-three hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book, publish it, distribute it, and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months or less. He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. He's provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty years and regularly spends four weeks in Europe with family and friends. Visit https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ for an archive of all the podcast episodes.   Connect to Mitchell Levy on: Credibility Nation YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/CredibilityNation Credibility Nation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credibilitynation/ Mitchell Levy Present AHA Moments: https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ Thought Leader Life: https://thoughtleaderlife.com Twitter: @Credtabulous Instagram: @credibilitynation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Mark organizes his 6 hour work day, and helpful tips to stay laser focusedLinkedIn is a powerful tool for building community, brand awareness and connections, but there is a flip side to it allSpeaking organically on mental health & wellness and how impactful that has been for MarkThoughts on attending trade shows for early stage CPG brandsBONUS: In the last 6 months, what beverage and snack brand has Mark purchased the most of?

Mark is the CEO and Founder of iWon Organics, as well as Feel Good Cold Plunge iwonorganics.com Feelgoodcoldplunge.com The Shane White Show is now proudly brought you by ROUTINE! Head over to yourroutine.com and try their newest product "Morning Routine". Use code "ShaneWhite30" at checkout for 30% off your first order! Today's episode is also brought to you by Elite Sweets. Elite Sweets is redefining the way we think about Sweets with their Elite Donuts. The Elite Donut is a better-for-you donut that is packed with 13g protein, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and contains only 1g of sugar. You can now try their new shelf stable donuts + new maple flavor

Welcome, 7 Hatters! Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey of enlightenment as we delve into a captivating conversation with Mark Samuel, an entrepreneur, visionary, and advocate of holistic well-being. Brace yourselves as we unravel the profound layers of his dynamic life, exploring the essence of his existence and unveiling the transformative powers of his journey through hats 1, 2, and 4, the soul, the athlete, and the entrepreneur.Mark's undefeatable spirit has propelled him to the forefront of the CPG landscape, where he has mastered the art of navigating challenges, scaling ventures, and carving out a meaningful niche. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Mark stands as a beacon of inspiration, embodying the notion that success is not solely measured by financial achievements but by the impact we make on ourselves and those around us.At the core of Mark's narrative lies a profound appreciation for the pursuit of optimal health and well-being. He passionately advocates for a holistic approach, emphasizing physical fitness, mental resilience, and self-care play a crucial role in our lives. Through personal stories and insightful revelations, Mark unveils the transformative power of making conscious choices and prioritizing our well-being, urging us to unlock our potential and embrace a life of vitality and purpose.So, if you are ready to unlock the door to personal growth, embrace a life of vitality, and witness the profound impact of conscious choices, let's welcome Mark to The 7 Hats...-------------------------Visit https://www.the7hats.com/ for more information and more shows.Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalansamuel/ Mark's Website: https://iwonorganics.com/ My Bio & Links: https://sleek.bio/yuvalselikSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW...Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Please subscribe and leave a review!Subscribes and podcasts reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes, and the more reviews we receive, the more likely we'll be able to get The 7 Hats message in front of more people (It's all about the iTunes algorithms)I'd be extremely grateful if you left a review letting me know your favorite part of the show or episode :)

Mark Samuel is the CEO of IWON Organics, a brand that has disrupted the snack and consumer goods space. Prior to this, he was in the health and wellness space. He is a father, athlete, and founder who has successfully created a brand that focuses on balance. In this episode, Mark Samuel talks about how he came up with the idea for IWON Organics, the brand's focus on balance, and how he went about creating the flavor profile for the snacks. He also discusses the daily responsibilities and obstacles he faces as the CEO of the company, and offers advice to aspiring executives, strategies he is employing to overcome the challenges of the current market, including exploring partnerships and mergers. The idea behind IWON Organics - (00:01:18) The brand's focus on balance - (00:01:52) Creating the flavor profile for the snacks - (00:02:21) Daily responsibilities and obstacles as CEO - (00:02:46) Advice for aspiring executives - (00:03:18) Strategies to overcome current market challenges, including exploring partnerships and mergers - (00:03:57) The importance of finding a market fit and identifying an audience - (00:05:31) The role of a founder's story in building brand legitimacy - (00:07:03) Goals for the future growth of Iwon Organics, including expanding to more households and promoting health and wellness - (00:07:35) Marketing strategies and developing a LinkedIn presence - (00:09:08) Mark Samuel's training style and maintaining fitness - (00:10:33) Competing with unhealthy snacks in the food industry - (00:12:01) The power of marketing and emotional connection with consumers - (00:13:58) Establishing Iwon Organics as a brand on the same shelf as popular products - (00:17:36) The importance of time management and health - (00:19:22) The role of health in performance and personal life - (00:21:02) Feel Good Cold Plunge - a side project - (00:24:04) The benefits of cold plunging and the creation of Feel Good Cold Plunge - (00:24:23) Advice from Mark's future self and the importance of the journey - (00:25:51) Follow Mark:

Mark Samuel, the founder of IWON Organics, joins the show to talk about how he's building his company, living a life of balance, and his mission for building a CPG company. Hire our agency: https://www.cavesocial.comTake our course on growing a service business: https://www.hyclass.co/six-figure-sales-pageJoin our newsletter: https://www.hyclass.co/think-forward

Mark is a dad and a health and fitness enthusiast. And he has 17 years of start-up experience. He is currently the founder and CEO of IWON Organics, a plant-based food company that makes bold, flavor-infused snacks and cereal made from plant proteins like peas, beans and brown rice - our mission is to help others with their health and nutrition journey. IWON (I'm Winning on Nutrition) is focused on promoting healthy snacking and successful, long-term eating habits based on the principles of balanced nutritional profiles, made up of healthy proteins, fats and carbohydrates.IWON's snacks can be found in over 5,000 stores nationwide, including Kroger's, Wegmans, Sprouts, Whole Foods (SoPac and NorCal regions), Vitamin Shoppe, Safeway, Ralphs, Brookshire's, and online at iwonorganics.com, Amazon and Thrive Market.Broadcasted LIVE on LinkedIn, Co-Hosts Alex Bayer (Genius Juice) and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what's going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show!

Hear why it's so crucial for success to build effective teams My guest today is a remarkable individual, Mark Samuel, who's now written seven business books. I interviewed Mark back in June of 2019 and thought he had such a powerful message about how to get people to change, even when they really don't want to, that I had him back. Today's podcast is about his most recent book, Reimagine Teams: The Missing Piece in Team Building to Achieve Breakthrough Results. Our discussion focuses on the vital role of accountability, which makes teams work or fail. With over 30 years' experience in the business world, Mark is a transformative leader, having helped hundreds of companies overcome stagnation, transform their businesses, and eliminate toxic work cultures to increase profits, morale and customer experience. Does your culture need an overhaul? Be sure to listen in! Watch and listen to our conversation here How do you rebuild your company culture as we come out of the pandemic? In our podcast, Mark and I had a wonderful time discussing our shared interest in the success of companies working together in what we all call "teams." But teams, teaming and team development are being rethought today as our workplaces and work styles change. These are very fast-changing times. I used to tell my clients, if they wanted to change, have a crisis or create one, and I never wanted to see a crisis like we're coming out of, but we're coming out of it. The problem is that people are unsettled as we come out of the post-pandemic period; the old habits are gone. They don't quite know what's going on. They were attached to what they knew before the pandemic. Now they have become adjusted to the post-pandemic workplace. And looking ahead, they don't know what's coming. They want to go back, but you can't go back. So how do we go forward? Often a business leader's solution is to assemble the team. But what type of team? And how should it perform as business leaders rebuild the culture for the post-pandemic phase? Bringing about real changes that last through team-building As an internationally sought-after speaker and consultant for his B STATE methodology (Bold Leadership, Brave Culture, Breakthrough Results), Mark trains leaders on implementing sustainable changes. As he shares in our podcast, "For decades, corporate team building has consisted of style inventories, communication skill building, and teamwork games like ropes courses, trust falls, and escape rooms. While these activities might bring a team closer together as friends and are certainly fun, they have little to do with building job-related teamwork." His message for us: Accountability. Organizations have become accountable just for activity, getting things done, doing things, rather than the outcome of what we are trying to accomplish by the doing of it. You must have teams and they must be accountable. And building effective teams requires practice at being a team. Just like sports teams and music groups which practice what they're going to perform, business teams must practice their performance as a team, not just as a group of individuals trying to get along. After listening to this interview, you'll come away understanding how the old legacies hold us back from success, such as siloed departments, measurements and assessments that miss the mark, and outdated teamwork exercises that don't translate back to the workplace. Teams should work seamlessly toward common goals, and Mark tells us how. You can connect with Mark on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or his websites BState.com or MarkSamuel.com. Or you can email him at marks@impaqcorp.com. For a deeper dive into how to achieve culture change, we recommend these: Blog: How's Your Culture? Doing Fine Or In Drastic Need Of An Overhaul? Podcast: Jacqueline Kibler—Want To Grow? Take A Good Hard Look At Your Culture Podcast: Mike Scott—Creating A Culture Of Accountability Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Businessand On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants   Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. Hi, I'm Andi Simon. As you know, I'm your host and your guide, and my job is to get you off the brink. I love to go looking for people who are going to help you see, feel and think in new ways so you can get off the brink. Our job is to help you soar again; that's often difficult in fast changing-times. These are very fast-changing times. I used to tell my clients, because I specialize in helping organizations that need to change or adapt to change, I used to say that if you want to change, have a crisis or create one. I never wanted to see a crisis like we're coming out of, but we're coming out of it. The problem as we come out of the post-pandemic period is that people are unsettled, their habits are gone. They don't quite know what's going on. They were attached to what they knew and they don't know what's coming next. They want to go back, but you can't go back. So how do we go forward? And often the solution is to assemble the team. The team can take us and the leader can manage that team better. So today I'm going to bring in Mark Samuel who's now written six books on teams. And we're going to talk about lots of things. So I'm going to tell you a little bit about his newest book, Reimagine Teams: The Missing Piece in Team Building to Achieve Breakthrough Results, a pretty cover. And it's not that big, so you can actually read it. But what's really more important is what he's going to help you understand a little bit about. He's the founder and CEO of Impact, served as a thought leader for developing accountable leaders and creating clinical organizations. That word accountable should not be underestimated. He's done it for over 35 years. The author of five books, as I mentioned, the bestselling B State: A New Roadmap for Bold Leadership, Brave Culture and Breakthrough Results. This book is written with Sarah Samuel, a writer and copy editor for Impact. And he may tell you a little bit about who Sarah is. But this is a time for us to think in new ways about what we've always assumed. So I want you to think about your team. What teams do you belong to in your organization outside of the organization? Think about what you did as a kid growing up. Did you play on the baseball team? The kickball team? What was the team and why was it important? And now I'm going to introduce you to Mark Samuel who I'm going to ask to tell you about his own journey so you know who he is. And then we'll get to the teaming and what he's doing now to reimagine teams. Mark, who are you? What's your journey? Mark Samuel: Well, thanks, Andi. That was a wonderful introduction. And you're so spot on around talking about change. My background is that I came from teams, in a sense. I mean, I started on baseball teams, and I went to music groups, then my daughter was involved with acting and that I looked at as a team. So I've had all these experiences with teams. And then when I got into graduate school, my focus was on teams. I was taught by one of the top professors, Dr. Newton Margulies from UC Irvine. He was a practitioner, not just a theorist. So he was excellent at building teams and was wonderful. But what I discovered along the way, on my journey and my path, was that the ways that I was taught to build teams in school and university actually didn't work as well as expected, and that's when I had to relook and reimagine what a team is all about. And that's when I drew upon my sports, and my music background. Andi Simon: The epiphany that you had, as you write about it, is important to share. How do we have an epiphany, an aha moment, where we're not going to do more of the same because it's not working? But what could work? What would you see? So tell the listener or the viewer what happened to make you say, Stop, this is an old way of doing things. It's not working anymore. But what does work? What was the moment? Mark Samuel: Well, it was a very distinct moment where I was getting great evaluations on my team building. I had just worked with an executive team and came back three months later to meet with the CEO. As I'm going down the hall, I'm seeing people that were on the team, the other executives, and they're literally coming up and hugging me and saying, "That was wonderful. I had the best experience. It was so good. It changed my life." My head is getting bigger. I was quite young at the time and I'm feeling just on top of the world. And then I asked a very innocent question, which is, "Oh, and how's the team doing?" And they go, "Oh, well, the team is just as dysfunctional as it ever was. But boy, it was a great experience for me, and everyone loved your session." Literally, my heart just stopped. Like, I literally became so discouraged and depressed in that moment. I was in shock. And again, as young as I was at that time, for me, it was, if I'm not going to be effective at what I'm doing, then I'm getting out of this. I don't belong in this business if I can't get a better result. I really took it that seriously. And, you know, and again, I was glad that people got whatever value they did. But my purpose was building the team. Andi Simon: Hold that thought for a moment because it is to build the team, but what you heard and saw was that the effectiveness of the team wasn't improving. They built a team that was still dysfunctional, but an interesting commentary on "Well done, but not right." And I have several leadership academies and I find it interesting because we're working on teams and teaming. But there's a mythology around a team about how you build it. And what works and doesn't work? What are we trying to achieve here? What did you discover? Mark Samuel: I discovered that the focus on relationships were great, it certainly built better relationships. It didn't mean they were more effective as a team, and didn't mean that their execution as a team was any better. When execution breaks down, then eventually it's going to affect your relationships because you can't count on each other. That's the true meaning of accountability, and if you can't eventually trust it, you don't have relationship trust. That's the thing about trust. That's so interesting. There's a relationship trust, which like, you can have dinner together, we can socialize together. But what's different is execution trust, where I can count on you to keep commitments, keep agreements, come through on time, communicate with me, include me in a decision that affects me. That's execution trust, very different than relationship trust. Andi Simon: That it almost sounds abstract. It's so interesting because if it was a baseball team...we have been watching the Mets win. I'm willing to stay up till 10 o'clock at night to watch that team really team up. A little different, or a musical orchestra that plays great music. How do they all do that? Well, they do it as a team. So what goes on in business where we can't see or hear the music? Or see the hits? What is it that's so interesting about business, where we can talk about a team, but not very likely? Mark Samuel: Oh, that's a great question. And there is one huge difference. Whether you're talking about sports, baseball, as an example, or music, the way we learn the team is on the field, not off the field. You've got to get on the field. Gotta get into a rehearsal hall, and it's playing with each other that actually not only builds the execution, but also builds the relationships because we're working together and communicating. But it's real time, real life. It's not, "Oh, let's talk about the theory of communicating." We're actually having to communicate to play with each other. And we don't do that in organizations. Organizations will tell you we don't have downtime. We're always in the game. We don't have that off time. And I'm saying, "What do you think you're doing in meetings? Yes. Meetings. You're not serving customers?" "Meetings? Oh, I know what we're doing. We're talking about status updates, sharing information." But why aren't we practicing our execution in our meetings by surfacing and solving problems, making decisions, moving things forward, talking about what didn't work, just the same way as we would do that in a music group or athletic team? Andi Simon: So in a sense, metaphorically, not necessarily, in fact, and whether it's remote or in person, asynchronous or otherwise, that gathering of time has to have a new purpose. It isn't simply to gather. When I joined Montefiore Medical Center as an executive, a long time ago, I was fascinated because I came out of banking. And in financial services, I'm not quite sure the meetings had more purpose, but we did have an agenda and we usually had takeaways and some things that we were going to do, but in healthcare, they just attended and the meeting had no agenda and no takeaways. And I left wondering, "What is my purpose to be there? And I heard what was going on but now what is this, simply a communication methodology of sharing stuff?" And to your point, but I wasn't savvy enough to know that this is dysfunctional. It was the way we did things. So how do we turn meetings into something which is more like a baseball team practicing to win than it is simply to appear and be seen and to do? Mark Samuel: I mean, what's so interesting is when you're going to hear the answer become so obvious. We all want to be successful. And the only thing basically that keeps us from being successful are the challenges and obstacles along the way. Why don't we make meetings about surfacing and solving those obstacles? Anything that's going to get in the way of us being successful is what we talk about and resolve, not based on one person's agenda or politics or hierarchy, whatever, it doesn't matter. We've got problems that are keeping us from being successful. Let's remove those. And quite honestly, I look at that as the role of leadership. In particular, leadership teams need to be focused on removing obstacles, so the people that report to them can get their work done successfully. Andi Simon: I bet you have some illustrative cases that you can share, am I right? Mark Samuel: Yeah, the ones that become the most obvious are the breakdowns between departments that are currently siloed off working on their own. And now they have to come together. This can be in a medical center, it could be in a manufacturing facility, it doesn't matter. But any time the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, and there's a breakdown, we need to surface it. And it's all about coordination. It's all about communication, but not just communication in terms of information flow, it's communication to let people know changes. What's going on? Where are difficulties that we need to let each other know ahead of time? This all happens, by the way, in music groups and sports teams all the time. They're literally practicing that. So in a way, organizations need to do the same thing. I just heard of one the other day where a department was implementing a new change, and didn't tell the other departments until the email came out and all the leaders were caught off guard. Like, I actually don't know how to talk about this or answer any questions because I wasn't made aware of this ahead of time. And it's such a simple thing. And yet, it constantly happens. Andi Simon: Why does it happen? I mean, I'm thinking about all the companies I've worked with, and am working with. Now it would seem simple to ensure that everybody knows what's going to happen, how it's going to happen, to discuss some of the obstacles that are going to be faced, and how to ensure that why the point of what we're doing has purpose, and actually gets done, as opposed to creates chaos, which sounds like this is what happened here. But why don't we think about it? How do you change it? Mark Samuel: Well, it's actually interesting enough. This might surprise you, but it actually has to do with the word accountability and what we're accountable for. Because organizations have become accountable for activity, getting things done, doing things, rather than the outcome of what we are trying to accomplish by the doing of it. And so in a sense, that department checked it off the list, we did it, we created the change, we communicated it, that's part of the checkoff. It wasn't outcome driven to what's actually going to make this change successful for everybody. They weren't thinking of that. They were only thinking of, "My job is to do something." And when you then add in the silo behaviors, that I'm not really thinking about my impact on others, I'm only thinking about what I need to do, what's on my plate and the activities, then it's a formula for disaster, because I'm not going to communicate it. I'm not going to be thinking about the result of it and what's going to set everybody up for success. And that's where we have to shift our thinking around accountability. I'm accountable. I'm not accountable for doing things. I'm accountable for accomplishing something that's greater than my department, greater than my function. Andi Simon: I love what you're talking about and so timely, but tell me how do you make that happen? I'm anxious to pick your brain, because the skills that we bring to our clients sometimes get stale, but more often, we would love to learn what others have done effectively. So help me help my clients with what has worked well. Mark Samuel: Well, again, there's actually a simple answer that we're not doing and that is that when you start, this is actually in some respects a middle management issue, not senior management. Senior managers, they're meeting together all the time. Middle managers don't have a purpose as a team. They're there to support their executive and optimize their department. But that's not actually true. What we need to do is bring middle managers together, make them a team responsible for the organization's excellence and culture. They're the bridge between direction and getting it done. But they don't have a common purpose unless you are a team, so what we do is we actually get middle managers, we sometimes will bring in 40 to 50 people in a room, but create a common purpose of what we're about as a middle management leadership team. That now becomes overriding compared to just our functional area. We become in service to something greater, which is the whole organization, but we do it as a team. And we make that purpose operational excellence and culture. Andi Simon: Don't you love it? It's just so timely and important. Amy Edmondson is working on teaming and raises some interesting questions about exactly what you're saying. I love if we don't have a purpose among those managers that shared, there's no game we're playing together. I don't know whethe I'm hitting the ball or catching the ball. I don't know how my efforts affect yours. Amy talks a lot about teaming across departments, similar to what you're talking about. But you don't talk about it as action call teaming. You're talking about a team but I have a hunch there's behavior modification here as well. What kind of behaviors change as this middle management team emerges? I think it's important to visualize it. Mark Samuel: Absolutely. And this is where the focus that we've been having in many several books out right now is on habits, you know, atomic habits and individual habits. But the problem with those, with that concept is, it's focused on individual habits. And when you really look at baseball teams, football teams, music groups, basketball teams, it doesn't matter, acting, they're actually developing team habits. How do you turn a double play? How do you transition from one piece of the music to another? That's a team habit. We're all listening. We're all cooperating, we're all communicating. We create team habits around how we surface and solve problems together. How do we make decisions in a timely manner but in an inclusive manner? How do we set criteria for what success looks like? How do we even make sure that we're communicating with one voice? By the way, that one habit is the biggest game changer for culture of anything I've ever worked with before. When you get the whole team, deciding, "How do we communicate? When do we communicate? And how will we respond to questions and concerns in a common way?" Andi Simon: Do you know how hard that is? I mean, I'm a culture change expert. And following this story, I worked with a company and they brought their 12 leaders there and they each had a different story about what the culture was there. They did. I said, "Okay, where do we start? There's one octopus running in different directions because you haven't shared a common story. And if you're going to change the culture, and now we need to craft that new one, how are we doing? What are we doing? Where are we doing and it has to fit into those corporate top level strategies, as well as what you would like people to actually do." This is just so timely and important. Other thoughts? Mark Samuel: Well, can I give you an example. In healthcare, I was working with a medical center, and the leadership team needed to make some changes. The resistance came from physicians; as you know, that's a tough cookie to crack. I mean, first of all, they don't work for the medical center. They're independent, they work in conjunction with it and they had some very loud, aggressive physicians who were always resistant to change. And when we implemented this "speak with one voice," they all then started to recognize what was the resistance and instead of reacting to it, they planned ahead of time how they would respond. Literally in three months from being so unified, that resistance went completely away. Andi Simon: Don't you love it? So you actually happened to change? Mark Samuel: It shocked me actually. I didn't know that that would be as powerful as it was, but it was amazing. Andi Simon: And when you say things like "speak with one voice," I'm curious about the support for that. How did you meet? Did they meet often? Did they reinforce it through communication channels? What were some of the methodologies? Because typically, you agree, and then you go off on your own. And every day, you remember what you thought you were going to do. And the voice gets diluted into many voices. "Yes, do that." Mark Samuel: Well, we created a team habit. And a team habit is really a process of behaviors. So it has an order to it. And they had a wonderful team habit that said, we're going to understand, we're all going to message this together, and we're all going to agree on the message. And then we're going to brainstorm what's the ideal way to have the greatest impact on our audience. Do we do it through written? Do we do it verbally? Or both? So they literally strategized communication. I always tell groups, just to interrupt my own story for a second, the purpose of communication is never to share information. The purpose of communication is to manage the response you get from the information you're sharing. And that's a whole mindset change because now it's not just about getting information out. So they're looking at, How do we get the best response, and then anticipate what the resistance would be, and how they would respond well. And here's a trick that was going on there. If a physician didn't like what they heard, they went to another manager to get a different story. Now, when they went around that person, they got the same story, if they even got the same article that referenced why they were making the change. And the person said, "Okay, I already got this article from this other guy, stop it already. I'll just cooperate." Andi Simon: Talk a little bit more. And then we can wrap it up. Behavior modification isn't easy. And I don't care. I tell people, I don't care if you're going to Weight Watchers to lose weight. Or you're going to exercise every day because it's essential for your well-being. How are you going to even change your calendar, so you have a gratitude diary. At the end of the day, the habits are powerful. Your brain hates the unfamiliar. It would much rather do what it's always done. It has a story in there that's true. That story is true, but in your mind, that illusion of reality is your reality. And so consequently, anything on the outside just interrupts it, knowing your amygdala deletes it. It hijacks it. It isn't personal, this is human. And, consequently, team habits are a great concept because you've got to get everyone's mind to see the same story and to share the same reality and behave in a different fashion. And you're going to help each other with the behavior modification. Some thoughts? Mark Samuel: Yes. And you brought up something that's to me so important; it goes back to my younger days. I'm a perpetual dieter since I was a kid. But I'll tell you, it's always easier to stick to the diet when my family is doing the same diet than when I'm eating boring chicken and broccoli and they're eating pizza just doesn't work the same way. The same is true in an organization. The one thing that's great is, they become a support system for each other because it's a team habit, not an individual. I've got, we're all struggling with the same habit. So there's a bit of forgiveness in that and camaraderie if you can do it and support and encouragement. But there's one other factor. And it really goes back to my accountability days. And that is, we never plan for perfection. We always plan for proactive recovery. And so we're never worried about us not being perfect in the new habit. We've already set up recovery plans for when we get off track. How do we gently get back on track in a supportive way, without allowing too much time? I always tell people when I'm dieting, my problem has always been that my recovery plan has been about two or three years. Yeah, have a one-day recovery plan and then every day it'll work. Andi Simon: You and poor diets, the challenges humans have, almost all of us do. I once saw a great quote from Mary Barra I think. She said, "It isn't a destination, it's a journey." And I do think that managing leading organizations are journeys where you have lots of people and you're trying to get them to see where you're going and know that you're going to detour along the way and keep moving forward. And I love the concept of team habits. So we're going to reimagine teams. Two or three thoughts you want the audience not to forget. Let's wrap us up with some good insight. Mark Samuel: Yeah. First of all, when you come together as a team, don't be thinking about the problems of today. Create what would be ideal in an optimal way a year from now. Think in terms of a year and discuss it not based on styles, think of it in terms of what outcomes, what's the reputation we want to have as leaders or as a department in terms of how we're supporting the big, the greater organization and make it future focused so that we can all align to what we want. And in a practical way, not just a philosophical one. It's got to be practical for the challenges of that organization. Andi Simon: Good. Now, let's emphasize that. At the end of the day, the teams don't exist to be nice. They exist to have good execution, to be accountable, use the word accountable. I love execution, we gotta get the outcomes. You gotta get it done. There's something going on. Now, you'll recognize what isn't working. You're never quite sure why because you're doing your job. But what's going on, it's not happening. So that somehow we are a great organization, but it's not going where we want to go. So let's assume all the people are good people. They're skilled at what they do, but they're just not collaboratively. So to use your analogy, if you don't practice the team habit of a double play, when the ball comes to you on the field, you stop and think about where to throw it, as opposed to sending it right to second. So it goes to, first you have to double play. How many times are you going to play that over and over and over and over again in your head before you know if the ball comes to you, you know where to throw it? That's where I go. It's a habit. And the team knows that they've got to move to the base to pick it up. And it isn't thought about. A golfer told me that 749 times I have to hit the ball before my mind stops interrupting it. And heavy comes a habit. I haven't hit the ball 749 times yet, but that mind gets in the way every time. And so that'll make it into that new habit. And so the amygdala hijacking it makes it say, "Oh, that was wonderful." Mark, if they want to get your book or they want to reach you consulting, what kinds of things do you offer people? Mark Samuel: Well, we offer lots of articles that are free to view. We do have our books, obviously, we have self-learning systems. And the best way to do that is just go to reimagineteams.com. It's all right there for everyone to see, everything that we have to offer. And it's easy to engage with us. We do have a monthly newsletter that we put out for people, as well as podcasts and things like that, which we're doing. So it's just a wonderful resource because we really made it for people to gather as much information and learn as much as they can without having to invest much. So reimagineteams.com is the place to go. Andi Simon: So I have Mark Samuel with me today on On the Brink. Now remember, my job is to get you off the brink. So if you're on the brink, and you aren't quite sure what to do, reimagining teams might be exactly what you need. And a little help might help as well. For me, my two books are selling extremely well: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights. They're both about change, which is what we do. We specialize in helping organizations change. And I'd love to help you. So if you want to see, feel and think in new ways, if you're stuck or stalled, get ahold of us at info@Andisimon.com. and we'll see how we can help. And Mark is here to help you as well. We do it in similar ways. I love to share with you smart people. We're going to give you insight so that you, too, can change. It's not easy. Mark, thank you for joining me today. It's been a pleasure. Mark Samuel: Thank you Andi. This is really great. Thank you. Andi Simon: And for all of you who came, as you always do, you know we're in the top 5% of global podcasts. Keep pushing them along, share, because there's nothing better than sharing good stuff. Take care. Bye bye.

Todays guest is Mark Samuel. Mark is a serial entrepreneur. He's a father and also a health and fitness enthusiast with over 17 years of start-up experience. Hes currently the founder and CEO of IWON Organics, a plant-based food company that makes bold, flavor-infused snacks and cereal made from plant proteins like peas, beans and brown rice - our mission is to help others with their health and nutrition journey. IWON (I'm Winning on Nutrition) is focused on promoting healthy snacking and successful, long-term eating habits based on the principles of balanced nutritional profiles, made up of healthy proteins, fats and carbohydrates. IWON's snacks can be found in over 5,000 stores nationwide, including Kroger's, Wegmans, Sprouts, Whole Foods (SoPac and NorCal regions), Vitamin Shoppe, Safeway, Ralphs, Brookshire's, and online at iwonorganics.com, Amazon and Thrive Market.  Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Organifi: Try the new Green Juice Crisp Apple to hydrate, energize, and support cortisol balance. Visit ORGANIFI.COM/DOUG  and use code DOUG for 20% off any item.     What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 3:08 Why Mark is lucky to be alive 5:17 How has his accident changed his relationship with exercise? 7:20 Managing the mental demons 12:35 Transform your relationship with failure 15:34 Lessons learned from building a successful health food business 18:43 Why Mark doesn't consume his own products 21:54 How to know if a protein bar/health snack is actually “healthy” 25:17 Raising kids while having a “type A” personality  27:15 Does he only hire people that are as driven as him? 29:18 Passion does NOT equal success 35:23 Consider THESE three things before starting a business 38:37 Dealing with uncertainty in a highly competitive business 41:02 Lessons Mark is teaching his kids 43:25 How did losing his Dad when he was young impact him? 45:50 Mark doesn't believe in THIS common self-help “saying” 47:57 What is Mark currently working on? (personally and professionally)               Episode resources:   Follow Mark:    Linkedin  Website  Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter  

Mark Samuel is a writer, speaker, and CEO of IMPAQ, an award-winning international consulting firm. He has developed a unique system for businesses that links Execution, Culture and Deliverables together. The goal of this system is to create cross-functional accountability to successfully implement global changes that increase profitability, build trust and increase efficiency. As an award-winning speaker, Mark has addressed national conferences of ASTD, AQP, ODN, ASHHRA and ISPI. He has impacted audiences all over the world through his thought-provoking and humorous presentations.Key Takeaways Learn about how Mark built up his confidence and speaking skills.It is important to talk from experience. This, in large part, has helped Mark become a stronger speaker. Mark's practices what he has coined "authentic vulnerability." This is being able to be open with your audience and share your weaknesses and imperfections.Shifting from speaking unpaid to creating a business has a lot to do with an inner transformation. It's when you start honoring your voice and your value. Mark believes our ultimate accountability is to ourselves and we should ask ourselves "how do I become the best being I can be?"Your audience is your coach. They can give you feedback on your speeches and help you improve.Memorable Quotes"We don't have to be perfect to be excellent; in fact, we don't even want to be." - Mark Samuel "In order to be paid to do what you love, there are some mindset shifts necessary." - Charles Clark"[Great speakers] say something of value that opens me up to a new way of thinking." - Mark Samuel"[Speakers] are artists. What you write, what you say, it's your canvas. It's your masterpiece. It doesn't have boundaries. You paint the way you want to paint. You say what needs to be said." - Charles ClarkEpisode Resources & LinksMark SamuelWebsite: https://bstate.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markssamuel/Instagram: @markssamuel_Twitter: MarkSSamuelCharles ClarkWebsite: https://thecharlesclark.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclarkTo get access to all our episodes, visit our podcast page!Enroll in our Journey to Paid Speaking Gigs program to find your voice and learn how to create your own speaking business.

Comes see Elvis and Barb at the Whip Mix Digital Forum October 28th and 29th in Louisville, Kentucky (https://www.whipmix.com/special-events/2022-digital-forum/) Great show, fantastic speaks, unbelievable content, and a Halloween costume party! What does a card trick and making a denture fit have in common? Mark Samuel Chan! This week we welcome a Denturist out of Canada that got into the profession because a teacher told him not to be a dentist. Lucky him! Mark talks about the school he went to, coming into the field at a young age, going to a IDS meeting that changed his path, working with Swiss NF Metals (https://swissnfmetals.com/), public speaking, and magic tricks. Get ready to feel like you don't do enough because Mark seems to do it all. Two dynamic teams have joined forces to rock the intraoral scanning world! Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) has added the 3Shape TRIOS® (https://info.whipmix.com/en/3shape-trios-contact-us) line of scanners to its line of digital solutions for the dental office. Together, this dynamic duo can get your dentists scanning, providing you the reliable scans you need for your lab work. If you are interested in learning more about helping your dentists, go to: http://tinyurl.com/Whipmixtrios Did you know Asiga (https://www.asiga.com/) has over 500 validated materials on their open material system. And it's growing every day? By harnessing Asiga's proprietary layer monitoring technology with its smart positioning system and integrated internal radiometer, as a laboratory, you will be able to produce any indication you desire. Whether models, splints, temporaries, or even permanent crowns. Your investment will be future proofed by Asiga's rugged engineering. Providing you with a fast, accurate, and repeatable machine, with a reputation that is time tested in the laboratory industry. If you would like to learn about Asiga's machine or material offerings, please visit the website at asiga.com or contact your favorite dental reseller. Special Guest: Mark Samuel Chan DD.

Mark Samuel is the founder & CEO of IWON Organics, a plant-based food company that makes bold, flavor-infused snacks and cereal made from plant proteins like peas, beans and brown rice. IWON's healthy snacks can be found in over 5,000 stores nationwide, including Kroger's, Wegmans, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Vitamin Shoppe, Safeway, Ralphs, Brookshire's, and online at iwonorganics.com, Amazon and Thrive Market. This episode is brought to you by OpenStore: Visit https://open.store to get a free, no-obligation offer for your e-commerce business from OpenStore in 24 hours. Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you. Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokMark Samuel - IWON OrganicsRamon Berrios - CEO of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - COO of OmniPanel

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Mark Samuel has been consulting and coaching organizations since 1980, specializing in strategic planning, strategy execution, business transformation and culture change, building high performance teams for Senior Management, Middle Management, Department, and Project Teams; and Leadership Development for Executives and Middle Managers. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Mark Samuel has been consulting and coaching organizations since 1980, specializing in strategic planning, strategy execution, business transformation and culture change, building high performance teams for Senior Management, Middle Management, Department, and Project Teams; and Leadership Development for Executives and Middle Managers. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Mark Samuel has been consulting and coaching organizations since 1980, specializing in strategic planning, strategy execution, business transformation and culture change, building high performance teams for Senior Management, Middle Management, Department, and Project Teams; and Leadership Development for Executives and Middle Managers. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Mark Samuel has been consulting and coaching organizations since 1980, specializing in strategic planning, strategy execution, business transformation and culture change, building high performance teams for Senior Management, Middle Management, Department, and Project Teams; and Leadership Development for Executives and Middle Managers. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.