Podcast appearances and mentions of Ram V Iyer

Reflecting on Season 5, host Mike Horne revisits three core themes that shaped the season's narrative: diversity and inclusion, effective communication and conflict resolution, and personal and professional development. He handpicks listener's favorite episodes within each theme, spotlighting their unique contributions to the leadership discourse. Under diversity and inclusion, Mike underscores the critical need for a sense of belonging in the workplace. He points to episodes 110 and 111 as key discussions highlight the need for organizations to foster environments that value diverse perspectives and backgrounds and to identify and address systemic discrimination, which are critical considerations for everyone in our audience and for all of the leaders in HR. The focus then shifts to effective communication and conflict resolution. Episodes such as 103 and 106 are highlighted for their practical approaches to managing conflicts and enhancing communication, essential for a harmonious workplace. In discussing personal and professional development, Mike draws attention to episodes like 104, 108 and 109. These segments delve into self-improvement, goal achievement, and aligning personal growth with career advancement, offering listeners actionable strategies for their developmental journey. Mike wraps up the episode with a call to action for listeners to apply the strategies discussed and to view authentic leadership as an ongoing process of learning, introspection, and adaptation. He emphasizes the need to challenge established norms, foster inclusive environments, and prioritize continuous personal and professional development. This episode not only encapsulates the rich insights of Season 5 but also serves as an invaluable guide for leaders and coaches seeking to deepen their understanding and practice of authentic leadership and personal growth. For listeners should visit www.mike-horne.com to sign up for Mike's newsletter and to get access to Mike's free e-books.    Links:   Diversity & Inclusion Episodes: EP 110: Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing The Problem https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-110-addressing-systemic-discrimination-by-reframing/id1557124313?i=1000630789823 EP 111: Sustainable Sales: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-111-sustainable-sales-diversity-inclusion-and/id1557124313?i=1000631569424 Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution Episodes: EP 103: Connecting The Power of Research & Theory with Dr. Leonel A. Pena https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-103-connecting-the-power-of-research-theory/id1557124313?i=1000625225774 EP 106: Resolving Conflict and Diffusing Tension with Hesha Abrams https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-106-resolving-conflict-and-defusing-tension/id1557124313?i=1000627564073   Personal & Professional Development Episodes: EP104: Who Are You, Really? With Ray LeCara, MCLC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-104-who-are-you-really-with-ray-lecara-jr-mclc/id1557124313?i=1000626044327   EP108: Become An Achiever with Ram V. Iyer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-108-become-an-achiever-with-ram-v-iyer/id1557124313?i=1000629164466   EP109: Jump Start Your Culture with Eric D. Stone https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-109-jump-start-your-culture-with-eric-d-stone/id1557124313?i=1000630002736 Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/,  LinkedIn Mike's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/ Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

"Every one of you is capable of doing a whole lot better than you currently are, period." says Ram V. Iyer. With an impressive background marked by dual master's degrees and experiences spanning Fortune 100 enterprises to Silicon Valley, distinguished business expert Ram V. Iyer brings a fresh perspective on what keeps "smart" people from being successful. For anyone, especially HR professionals, leaders, and coaches, aiming to improve personal and business performance for clients or teams, this is a must listen. Ram delves deeply into heightened self-awareness, highlighting its essential role in understanding one's strengths, weaknesses, and the perceptions of others. He also introduces the concept of "smartness," a step beyond mere intelligence, underscoring the importance of effectively applying knowledge in real-world scenarios. Drawing from his assessments, Ram presents intriguing findings on the pitfalls that often beset highly intelligent individuals, notably a lack of action orientation and a tendency towards perfectionism. Navigating these "success inhibitors," he suggests, can unlock immense potential. The episode also dives into the realm of mindset, with Ram championing the power of a growth perspective. He stresses the value of learning from both triumphs and setbacks, positioning such experiences as foundational to becoming truly unstoppable. Furthermore, he touches upon the significance of fostering a positive relationship with money. Alongside these insights, Ram equips listeners with practical advice and tools to facilitate meaningful transformations in their professional and personal lives. Quotes: "Awareness of self is very different from self-awareness. Self-awareness is simply what you have understood about yourself, but you can also understand and learn a lot about yourself by talking to others who know you well." (11:47 | Ram Iyer)  “The number one reason why people who are highly intelligent are not as successful as they'd like to be is they fail to act. They have poor action orientation. They don't act in a timely fashion. That is behavior. But what I found was underlying it? Perfectionism is one of the biggest reasons why. They have high standards. It's not ready yet. By the time you're ready, the market is gone." (18:35 | Ram Iyer)  "You have to go and identify your silent killers of success and mitigate them." (20:03 | Ram Iyer) "You need to have a growth mindset, meaning you're open to listening to the feedback that the assessments are providing." (23:18 | Ram Iyer) "Change takes effort. Change takes time. Change is hard work." (34:47 | Ram Iyer) "Knowledge is useful, but unless you take action, it's fairly useless." (36:00 | Ram Iyer) Links: Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne   Learn more about Ram V. Iyer: Website: https://www.mitramiyer.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitramiyer/   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

I HELP PEOPLE BECOME ACHIEVERS, based on my personal experiences (high highs, low lows, 'comeback kid'), 200+ interviews, extensive network, and research. Irrespective of what or where you are, I could help you thrive in the new normal. Most of us do ‘stupid' things – following the herd of average people or glib-talking ‘Gurus' to nowhere special (been there, done that)! I can teach you better ways… About Ram V Iyer He is a thought leader, an author, and a keynote speaker. He is a business thinker and an immigrant achiever. He is also the Mentor of Smart and Driven. He is also a Podcast Host, Master Class Leader, and MIT grad. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

Ram is a former Fortune 100 executive, 5-time entrepreneur, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and MIT graduate with master’s degrees in engineering and business. He is the President of The Business Thinking Institute in Princeton. From experience, research and analysis, he has developed powerful and practical insights to improve personal and business performance. He is a straight-shooter who will help you make better choices, save time and avoid heartache - as an entrepreneur, franchisee, employee, leader or business owner. He is a thinker, coach, mentor and public speaker.For more infomation:Website: | www.ramviyer.comTwitter link: | https://twitter.com/ramviyercomFacebook link: | https://www.facebook.com/BusinessThinkinginsLinkedIn Profile: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramviyermit/

Ram is a former Fortune 100 executive, 5-time entrepreneur, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and MIT graduate with master’s degrees in engineering and business. He is the President of The Business Thinking Institute in Princeton. From experience, research and analysis, he has developed powerful and practical insights to improve personal and business performance. He is a straight-shooter who will help you make better choices, save time and avoid heartache - as an entrepreneur, franchisee, employee, leader or business owner. He is a thinker, coach, mentor and public speaker.For more infomation:Website: | www.ramviyer.comTwitter link: | https://twitter.com/ramviyercomFacebook link: | https://www.facebook.com/BusinessThinkinginsLinkedIn Profile: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramviyermit/

Ram V. Iyer, Business Thinker & Professional Business Mentor at The Business Thinking Institute, discusses his internalization of business success/failure, having a 'business thinking' mindset, and distinguishing oneself through the value you can create. Business Thinking Institute Business Thinking- My Why Business Thinking Radio 'Silent Killers' Quiz Ram on LinkedIn Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

70% of all businesses fail – and that failure rate has not changed much over the last 20 years or so. Why? Today, President of the Business Thinking Institute and MIT graduate Ram V. Iyer shares his research and experience in answering this very question.  What he has discovered goes beyond the external factors to the internal qualities of the individual leading the business. In our interview, Ram outlines a few of the top reasons businesses fail, how to avoid them, and why a 21 year old is just as likely to be successful in business as a 60 year old. Excellent tips for new and seasoned business owners alike. Enjoy!  Key Takeaways 1) It's not what you're missing that causes you to fail; it's what you have that causes you to fail. 2) One fatal flaw of business owners is assuming success up front. 3) Business is not a one-person game. You have to learn to collaborate. 4) What you believe you can do is exactly what you can do. You cannot do any more than that. 5) Without desire + motivation, you're not going to go very far. 6) People know what needs to be done but they don't how to take those steps to actualize what needs to be done. That's what it takes to be successful. 7) In today's market, you must learn to define yourself, or others will define you. Free Resources 9 Reasons Businesses Fail The Business Thinking Podcast Mid-Market Radio Podcast Ram V. Iyer Bio Ram Iyer is an expert on succeeding (and failing) in business.  He has done both and is constantly figuring out WHY. He is also an expert on the American midmarket and the host of the MIDMARKET RADIO podcast.  He has interviewed over a hundred midmarket CEOs and experts across the US, Germany and Asia.  He is an engineer-turned-businessman who has two masters' degrees including one from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  He is currently active at the Business Thinking Institute figuring out how individuals can be more successful in business – and what impedes their success. Connect With Ram Iyer Online www.Businessthinking.com LinkedIn  

LearnChair Radio Host Bob Dragone interviews the CEO of the Business Thinking Institute, Ram V. Iyer.  Ram was invited to the podcast because of his innovative approach as to why businesses fail.  As he notes, over 70 percent of businesses fail but not usually for the reasons owners believe.  Ram subjected this issue to one of his annual “hard thinking projects.” and after much time and effort came up with his conclusions.  Most owners think they fail because they lack something - funding, marketing or some other external reason.  Ram discovered that the main reasons for failure are internal.  In a recent article in businessthinking.com Ram lists 9 internal reasons for failure.  For instance, people think that because it is easy to start a business it is easy to obtain success.  Ram also notes that people have what he terms internal thermostats - the level at which they will be satisfied with the money they obtain.  Exceeding this level causes them to lose what they have made.  In such cases, Ram states that 80 percent of owners would have gotten better returns if they had invested their money rather than using it to start a business.  Ram believes that leaders fail for the same reasons businesses do.  The reasons are internal.  People start businesses, call themselves a CEO and believe they are leaders.  True leaders, Ram says, must work at being a leader every day.  True leaders are aware of both their strengths and weaknesses, and work at improving both.  Education is key, and true education is taking what you have been taught and adapting it to the needs of your daily life.  Ram lists three characteristics of good leadership.  Again, it is being aware of one’s strengths and weaknesses.  It is having an open mindset.  Third, always being teachable.  His final lesson is when you stop learning you start dying.  This is a novel approach to business success and well worth a listen.

Where's the action?  For guest Ram V. Iyer, it boils right within the center of Middle-size companies.  These are the former startups who have sweated & schemed their way toward the top of their fields.  And it is these firms Iyer's MidMarket Institute and iCEO Clubs are guiding to greater growth.  Host Bart Jackson and Ram join forces to help the forgotten middle size firms extend their reach beyond their grasp.