Podcasts about thought leaders

Workslop exposes the dark side of rushed AI adoption—polished but empty output that drains productivity and trust. The cure isn't better tech, but empowering people to co-create AI tools with purpose, ownership, and real-world impact. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about how “AI workslop” is draining modern enterprises.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/how-ai-workslop-is-draining-modern-enterprises/

Steve Forbes lays out an economic program that President Trump can employ to lower costs for American citizens and prevent a Republican routing in the 2026 midterms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 213 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by Construction Lawyer, Thought Leader & Storyteller, Matt DeVries!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to sit down with Matt DeVries, a top construction lawyer and thought leader. We discuss the importance of self-care, the challenges faced by lawyers, and the personal transformations that come from adversity. Matt shares his journey of weight loss, navigating divorce, and the lessons learned about faith and leadership. Our conversation dives into the significance of understanding legal disputes, the role of contracts, and the necessity of personal growth through chaos. The episode concludes with Matt's aspirations for the future and the impact of his experiences on helping others.Key Points:- Self-care is essential for helping others.- COVID provided unexpected opportunities for personal growth.- Weight loss requires dedication and focus.- Understanding legal disputes is crucial for business success.- Contracts are vital in allocating risk in business transactions.- Personal growth often comes from adversity and chaos.- Faith and leadership are intertwined in personal journeys.About our guest: Matt DeVries is a nationally recognized construction lawyer and thought leader with more than 20 years of experience helping contractors, subcontractors, and developers navigate the complexities of construction law. Based in Nashville, he is a partner at Buchalter, where he co-leads the Construction Law Service Group, representing clients nationwide in contracts, disputes, and negotiations. Beyond construction, Matt represents artists and talent in sports and entertainment. He founded Best Practices Construction Law, a JD Supra award-winning blog, and writes The Same As You, blending insights on law, leadership, parenting, and personal growth.A single father of seven, Matt weaves lessons from family life, health transformation (losing 100+ pounds), and daily discipline into both his practice and his storytelling.Follow and contact:Instagram: @mattjdevriesbuchalter.com/lawyer/matthew-devries**Once the goal of 2.5 million members is met, 1,000 limited-edition T-shirts and the unreleased song will be sent, along with the first 1,000 full dental care awards!**Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

Show SummaryNatalie Elliott Handy, a caregiver for her husband and mother and co-host of the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast. During our conversation, we share the commitment that she and her sister have to highlighting and supporting military connected caregivers. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestNatalie is someone who genuinely loves people. She has a natural passion for meeting new faces, staying closely connected with family, friends, and colleagues, and, most of all, helping others. Anyone who knows her will readily say, “Natalie doesn't know a stranger.” It's simply who she has always been.Raised in her family's hardware store, Natalie learned early how to engage customers — and how to count change — by talking to everyone who walked through the door. At church, she was the first to volunteer to sing, recite Bible verses in “big church,” and attend every youth activity, especially lock-ins. In school, her teachers often placed her in the front row to help minimize “distractions,” because she was, without a doubt, a social butterfly.Those gifts — her ability to connect, her quick wit, and her desire to support others — naturally led her into leadership roles throughout her career in the mental health field. She married young at 21 and, many years later, again at 39. She often describes her first marriage as a light-hearted “practice run” with someone kind, but not Jason, the partner she shares her life with today.From the outside, Natalie's life looked picture-perfect: a fulfilling job, a loving husband, a close-knit support system, and of course, her beloved dogs. But behind the scenes, she was burning the candle at both ends — working 12-hour days, six days a week, answering every request with, “No problem. Happy to help.”Everything shifted when Jason was diagnosed with cancer in March 2022. In the midst of that crisis, Natalie confronted the truth that she couldn't keep living at that pace. During those darkest moments, she reconnected with her faith and, through that, rediscovered her true self. She learned to acknowledge her imperfections and, more importantly, to love herself fully — flaws and all.Today, Natalie has reordered her life with clear priorities: God, herself, Jason, family and friends, and then work. She says “no” far more often, seeks silver linings in difficult moments, and is grateful for the journey that led her to live God's plan instead of her own. She embraces the mantra of being “perfectly imperfect.”Her mission is simple: to share stories and experiences that inspire, uplift, and — whenever possible — spark a little laughter. She strives to encourage others to be true to themselves while supporting the people they love. And along the way, she fully intends to keep making new friends.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Website2024 Heroes Caring for Heroes series2023 Heroes Caring for Heroes seriesPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2 Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Life is like a buffet, you pay the price, you come in and you enjoy it. A customer is a transaction and a client is a relationship. There are three things a business should have - an artist, a dealmaker, and a manager. In order to become a business owner, you need to have systems, leverage, and have the company running without you.     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Never Eat Alone by Tahl Raz Keith Ferrazzi - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0385346654/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_9WMQPV0JSTYABY236PV1_0   Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed - https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Ideas-Power-Diverse-Thinking/dp/1473613949     ABOUT OUR GUEST: Johann has spent his entire career solving problems and fixing businesses. He discovered the power of systemization and leverage in his early 20's, where he built his first ecommerce business. This knowledge allowed him to grow not only his business but his clients as well. One of his latest businesses has reached a valuation of 8 figures in 2.5 years. Johann has significantly increased the bottom lines of over 1,000 clients in more than 40 industries worldwide. He does this with a focus on technology and utilizing the systems he has built over the last two decades. Johann has an uncanny ability to increase business profit, wealth, and success. He uncovers hidden advantages, overlooked opportunities and undervalued possibilities. This skill set has captured the attention and respect of CEO's, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, and marketing experts. Johann's clients range from top tier banks to private business owners. But they all have one thing in common – all of them have profited significantly from Johann's expertise. Many clients acknowledge that Johann's efforts and ideas have led to millions of dollars of profit increase and that he is their secret weapon in their war chest.     CONNECT WITH JOHANN NOGUEIRA: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johann.nogueira Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/150351919158790 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannnogueira/ Website - johann@businessauthorities.com Email - johann@cometsuite.com Special Link - cometsuitebuilding-brand-you     ABOUT KYM HAMER: Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy. In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally. She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component. In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.   Building Brand You™: JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on: (Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273 (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/   HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer   DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

We all know that facts tell, but stories sell. And when you add a touch of humor, your audience doesn't just listen… they lean in.In this Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand LinkedIn Live, we're joined by two recent clients of our Thought Leader Academy, Angela Gillis and Crystal Daye.They each present a 10-minute version of their signature talk that they developed with us during their VIP Day and refined throughout the program.You get to see how they weave together story, humor, and heart to connect with their audiences and how that connection builds trust and relatability, the key ingredients for turning a talk into leads (and leads into clients!).You'll learn:How to choose and tell stories that make your audience feel seen and understoodWays to naturally infuse humor without forcing it or losing credibilityThe secret to transitioning from inspiration to invitation (a.k.a. your call to action)Behind-the-scenes insights from our speakers on what they learned while crafting their talksIf you've ever wondered how to make your lead generation talks less “salesy” and more human, this is your chance to see exactly how it's done.Links:Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/451/ Watch the video at https://youtube.com/live/GcZsw9UEWAA Angela's website: https://www.sorticulturesystems.com/ Crystal's website: https://crystaldaye.com/ Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Connect on LinkedIn:Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxDiane Diaz = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz/ Angela Gillis = https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-gillis/ Crystal Gaye = https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalsdaye/ Related Podcast Episodes:Episode 426: Every Talk Needs Humor: Here are 5 Ways to Make Your Audience LaughEpisode 355: What a Signature Talk Is and What It Should be Doing for You

Steve Forbes warns of the ever-increasing nuclear threat posed by North Korea and its erratic dictator Kim Jong Un—and proposes putting nuclear weapons in key U.S. ally South KoreaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From co-founder to community builder, Midori Verity shares her evolution from running a business alongside her husband to launching Fuel to Fire, a growth accelerator helping entrepreneurs unlock their zone of genius, crush sales goals, and lead with unstoppable clarity.In our inspiring conversation, Midori opens up about the pivotal transitions that shaped her journey, from navigating corporate dynamics to scaling multiple ventures and ultimately designing a business that empowers others to grow without burnout. She speaks candidly about what happens when women hit the million-dollar mark and realize their focus shifts from personal achievement to team empowerment and collective success. For Midori, that realization became the spark behind Fuel to Fire and her 21-Day PowerSprint — a focused experience that helps entrepreneurs achieve measurable progress, fast.Throughout our conversation, Midori breaks down the mindset traps that keep even high-achieving women playing small, including fears like “I'm not ready,” or “I don't have time.” She reminds us that success isn't about doing it all; it's about doing what matters most, surrounding yourself with the right people, and staying laser-focused on leads and sales — the lifeblood of every growing business. Her approach blends structure, accountability, and confidence-building so entrepreneurs can stop spinning their wheels and start scaling strategically.At its heart, Midori's story is about evolution of mindset, leadership, and self-belief. It's proof that clarity, mentorship, and community can transform the way women lead and the way their businesses grow. If you've ever felt torn between doing more and doing better, this conversation will reignite your vision and remind you what's possible when you fully commit.Tune in to hear how Midori is helping women entrepreneurs accelerate with purpose and step boldly into their next level of success.Chapters

What if your customers can't care about your advanced features because you haven't satisfied their basic needs first? Just like humans need food before philosophy, marketers need specific data in a rigid order – and understanding this hierarchy transformed how Podscan onboards customers.This episode of The Bootstraped Founder is sponsored by Paddle.comYou'll find the Black Friday Guide here: https://www.paddle.com/learn/grow-beyond-black-fridayThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-marketers-hierarchy-of-needs-a-framework-for-understanding-customer-intelligence/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/423-the-marketers-hierarchy-of-needs-a-framework-for-understanding-customer-intelligenceCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets released: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Property managers are drowning in admin. What if you could save two hours every day? That's an entire month per year. (As Nikki says, "I'd be in Italy.") In this episode of Thought Leaders, we sit down with Nikki D'Agostino, a director, consultant, and mum of two who just won two major REIWA awards: Strata Manager of the Year and Strata Management Agency of the Year. Nikki runs multiple businesses by "automating the mundane to focus on the meaningful." She reveals her "human-first" AI strategy for eliminating the "soul-destroying" busy work (like arrears calls and paperwork) so her team can focus on the 1,600+ owners who need a human touch. In this episode, you will learn: The Monday Task Audit: How to track every task you do for one day, feed it to ChatGPT, and have AI build a matrix of what you must Automate, Delegate, or Eliminate. Agentic AI: Why Nikki is deploying AI agents to handle arrears calls, payment plans, and paperwork, freeing up her team for high-value human interaction. The Human-First Strategy: How the future isn't about replacing people but about creating better humans who excel at relationships and problem-solving. Nikki's AI Toolkit: The exact tools she uses (like Fixer, Notebook LLM, and HeyGen) to save 6+ hours every single week. Stick around to the very end to hear the exact prompt Nikki uses to build her entire "operating system" in ChatGPT and the one bottleneck she would eliminate for every property manager if she had a magic wand. Connect with Nikki https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkidagostino/ https://theefficiencyco.com.au/ https://rezzi.com.au/strata-management/ Chapters Chapters 00:02:18 Meet Nikki Dagestino: The Multi-Hat Wearing Efficiency Expert 00:03:29 Rezzi Strata: Bringing Accountability to an Unregulated Industry 00:04:41 The Efficiency Co Philosophy: Automate the Mundane, Focus on the Meaningful 00:05:13 AML Compliance: What Real Estate Needs to Know for 2025 00:07:12 The Soul-Destroying Tasks: Agentic AI Takes on Arrears Calls 00:09:22 Building Custom GPTs for Every Strata Scheme 00:12:00 The 6-Hour Weekly Time Save: Email Management with AI 00:24:14 The Monday Task Audit: Your First Step to AI Efficiency 00:19:23 Offshore Teams Plus AI: The Ultimate Productivity Hack 00:22:35 The Future Workplace: Social Sciences Over Math Skills 00:26:15 Your Homework: The Matrix Exercise That Changes Everything Resources Mentioned: ChatGPT - AI assistant for content creation and analysis (http://openai.com/chatgpt) Discover More From Elite Agent & Samantha McLean Join the Spark Community for Innovation in Real Estate: https://spark.eliteagent.com Sign up for The Brief for Daily Real Estate News: https://thebrief.eliteagent.com Explore AI Tools, Prompts and Workflows for Real Estate: https://aipoweredagents.com Connect with Elite Agent on Socials Instagram: @eliteagentmag Twitter/X: https://x.com/eliteagentmag LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliteagentmag/ #EliteAgent #ThoughtLeaders #RealEstateAI #PropertyTech #AustralianRealEstate

Steve Forbes explains why axing the FCC once and for all would be a huge win for free speech and a major step in protecting the First Amendment from government overreachSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Braund (Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management & Institutional Services at Associated Bank) joins Ryan Burrow in today's Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the recent divide of Fed officials on rate cuts, along with a stablecoin surge possibly pushing interest rates lower.

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Wie schafft man Nähe in einer Welt des Wandels? Konsument*innen kaufen bewusster, bewegen sich anders – und sind schwerer zu binden. In Zeiten hybrider Lebensstile, wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheiten und digitaler Überflutung wird Vertrauen zur entscheidenden Währung im Handel. Nähe – physisch, digital und emotional – wird zum Wettbewerbsvorteil. Bei der 75. Ausgabe der renommierten Handelstagung des GDI diskutieren internationale Expert*innen, Branchenführer und Vordenker, wie Handel neu gedacht werden kann. Im Fokus stehen Themen wie: - Neue Store-Formate und Omnichannel-Konzepte für hybride Konsumrealitäten - Technologien für persönliche Beziehungen im E-Commerce - Regionale Verwurzelung als Differenzierungsfaktor gegenüber globalen Plattformen - Vertrauen und Loyalität durch soziale und ökologische Verantwortung In diesem GDI-Podcast hören Sie, was die führenden Thought Leader bewegt, und welche Lösungen sie für die Zukunft des Handels sehen.

True success in Gen AI initiatives comes not from competition but from collaboration: breaking down silos, sharing insights, and working together to unlock innovation, agility, and lasting organizational value. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about why collaboration beats competition in Gen AI initiatives.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/why-collaboration-beats-competition-in-gen-ai-initiatives/

On this bonus episode of The SupplyChainBrain Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman is joined by industry thought leader Bart De Muynck, to tackle the eternal question in supply chain management: What do shippers want? 

Steve Forbes demands reform of the U.S.'s air traffic control system as the government shutdown, and many recent accidents, have shown its vulnerability—and calls for the system to be turned into an independent non-profit organization removed from politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we explore the FASB's new software cost guidance and its impact on accounting for internal‑use software—what's in scope, how to evaluate the revised capitalization criteria, the effective date and transition, and other key changes. We also take a deeper dive into AI‑related software development.In this episode, we discuss:0:00 – Background and scope on the FASB's new ASU on internal-use software costs11:10 – Capitalization criteria, including “significant development uncertainty”20:38 – Examples of evaluating “significant development uncertainty”30:50 – Other insights and updates related to the software costs guidance34:00 – Effective date of the ASU and transition methods37:41 – Accounting considerations for AI-related software developmentFor more: FASB updates software cost guidance, Software costs guideAlso, be sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop.About our guestsPat Durbin is a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience consulting with our clients and engagement teams on complex accounting matters, including issues related to revenue, compensation, income taxes, and inventory under both US GAAP and IFRS.Mike Coleman is a partner in PwC's National Office who specializes in accounting for revenue and software arrangements and has served technology clients for much of his career. In addition, Mike has represented the firm on the AICPA Software Task Force.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.comDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Whether you are an emerging or experienced speaker, let Simon's journey inspire you to align your inner spark with external success and to leverage your expertise for meaningful, memorable impact.In this episode of Speakernomics, host Kenneth Kinney (Shark) sits down with renowned CSP and CPAE Hall of Fame keynote speaker Simon T. Bailey to explore what it truly means to amplify your brilliance as a professional speaker. Simon, widely recognized as the world's leading expert on brilliance, shares personal milestones, strategies for sustainable influence, and the pivotal role research has played in redefining his brand and value proposition in the speaking industry.In this session, Simon will:* Illustrate how to differentiate yourself by embracing originality and authenticity rather than mimicking industry icons, ensuring your message resonates beyond the applause.* Analyze the impact of integrating proprietary research into your business, elevating conversations with decision-makers, commanding higher fees, and building long-term influence within client organizations.* Reflect on common career challenges—such as chasing stages and seeking validation from speaker bureaus—and encourage speakers to focus on service, humility, and the true meaning behind every keynote. Become and NSA Member! https://nsaspeaker.org/join/#membership THRIVE 2026! You NEED to be here! https://thrive.nsaspeaker.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Every year, millions of attraction visitors lose hours in line instead of making memories. Since its inception, accesso's virtual queuing has saved more than 4.5 billion minutes of wait time, freeing guests to pack their day with more rides, eats, and excitement. The result? Happier guests who spend more and a better bottom line for you. Ready to turn waits into wins? Visit accesso.com/ROIClinic. The queues are virtual. The results are real. Nathan Caldwell is the Bestselling Author, Thought Leader, and Speaker of Empowering Kindness. A lifelong performer-turned-leadership coach, Nathan's early career on stage taught him how guest-facing energy is created (and depleted) every shift. He later guided culture and leadership through multiple corporate acquisitions, evolving his research and writing into the book Empowering Kindness and the practice behind it. Empowering Kindness supports organizations with practical, science-backed frameworks that lift performance by building trust, clarity, and courage. In this interview, Nathan talks about Empowering Kindness, developing leaders, and beating the calendar. Empowering Kindness “Kindness takes strength, bravery, and wisdom to execute upon.” Nathan pushes kindness far beyond “being nice.” Drawing on research and lived experience, he frames kindness as a disciplined leadership choice: seeing others' needs (empathy), stepping into the gap despite discomfort (bravery), and applying the right response at the right time (wisdom). He cites studies showing that environments rich in kindness elevate wellbeing and performance, arguing that people are literally built to respond to good. Leaders operationalize this by defining what kindness looks like in specific roles, training for it, and equipping teams to deliver it consistently—not hoping people will “just be kind.” Instead of the tired “compliment sandwich,” Nathan recommends an “Oreo” culture: clearly state what “good” and “excellent” look like, and call them out often. Doing so deposits trust so that hard feedback is welcomed rather than resisted. When leaders are known for recognizing excellence, coaching moments land as invitations to rejoin that standard, not as gotchas. The outcome is a reinforcing loop of clarity → recognition → trust → growth. Developing Leaders “They must be great at filling people up with energy.” Borrowing from his performer background, Nathan describes the “energy lifecycle” of guest-facing roles: guests draw energy all day; if leaders only pull, teams burn out. Great leaders replenish through coaching, recognition, and practical support. He also normalizes the loneliness of leadership and urges leaders to build peer networks, learn continuously (books, webinars, podcasts), and identify personal recharge rituals. The goal isn't endless cheerleading; it's deliberate energy management so people can show up strong for guests and each other. Nathan's prescription is both organizational and personal. Organizations should create forums and rhythms where leaders learn together and hold one another accountable. Individually, leaders must notice depletion, own recovery, and return to the floor refueled. That self-awareness is a kindness to the team: a recharged leader is capable of the courageous conversations and steady presence that growth requires. Beating the Calendar “You have to beat the calendar. You have to win against the calendar. Intentionality is the only way to do it.” Seasonality and turnover can't be excuses. Nathan warns against hoping people “pick up” experience during the busy months; that's how issues get swept under the rug until they become trip hazards. Instead, map the precise competencies leaders need (e.g., handling difficult conversations), then schedule training, role-plays, and practice reps before peak season. Treat these as must-run plays, not nice-to-haves. When intentionality leads, teams meet higher guest expectations without burning out. His approach centers on earlier, braver, better-prepared conversations. Define likely scenarios, script first lines, practice aloud, and debrief. Pair this with the “Oreo” culture so accountability sits inside an environment saturated with examples of “what right looks like.” The payoff: fewer surprises, faster course-corrections, and a leadership bench that returns each season stronger than it left. In closing, Nathan invites listeners to connect directly: Email him at nathan@empoweringkindness.com, visit empoweringkindness.com, and find him on LinkedIn.   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team:   Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran David Boone, a retired Rear Admiral and President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council or SDMAC. SDMAC is a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the service members, veterans, and their families in the greater San Diego region. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestSan Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) President and CEO David Boone is the CEO of SDMAC (sdmac.org) which is a nonprofit that advocates, informs and connects the San Diego military with the community, industry and civic leaders. Previously, he provided consulting services for a wide portfolio of clients in the engineering and construction industry. He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for Michael Baker International responsible for both public and private sector development in the consultant and engineering industry from highway and bridges to water, construction services and planning. Prior to that, he was President of CB&I Federal Services and its successor organization, APTIM Government Services. He joined the CB&I team in December 2013 following a 30 year career in the Navy. He began in Strategic Development, and Business Development then promoted to Chief Operating Officer and then President in the Federal sector of Engineering and Construction, Environmental Services, Energy and Base Operating Services.Mr. Boone retired from the US Navy in 2013 as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Rear Admiral. His last active duty assignment was the Director of Shore Readiness where he was responsible for overseeing facilities and energy funding and policy for 70 bases worldwide – a $9 billion annual budget. His tours as Commanding Officer included Underwater Construction TEAM ONE (Seabees), NAVFAC MARIANAS (Guam), and NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic.Raised in Yokohama, Japan, high school in Oregon, Mr. Boone first attended the University of Oregon and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. He then transferred and graduated from Cal Poly SLO in Civil Engineering with Masters degrees in Coastal Engineering and Construction Management from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a registered professional engineer (Virginia and Florida). He was a Navy contracting officer, a Navy Diver, and maintains a TOP SECRET security classification. He received numerous personal Navy awards, including the Nippon Zenkokai Award from the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan. He is currently a member of the Industry Leaders Council with ASCE Industry Leaders Council | ASCE.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeSan Diego Military Advisory CouncilSan Diego Emergency Action GroupPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Seeking Support. Transitioning from military service can evoke strong emotions. PsychArmor Institute's “Seeking Support” offers service members the tools and resources needed to seek support during and after military transition and into civilian life.   You can find a link to the resource our show notes https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Seeking-Support   You can find the resource here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/chris-jachemic Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Trust is not always about liking something. It's about understanding what to expect. Amazing workplaces have a high level of trust, where communication is effective and transparent, and the values are more than just a frame on the wall. Upset happens when intentions are thwarted, and expectations are unmet. Clear and understandable goals are a critical part of providing meaningful workplaces.     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed - https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Ideas-Power-Diverse-Thinking/dp/1473613949     ABOUT OUR GUEST: Simon Osborne is an experienced coach who is passionate about empowering people to be more constructive thinkers and leaders who deliver sustainably excellent business results. His experience has been in senior roles in the public and private sectors in Australia and as a consultant with a major international consulting firm. He has worked with CEOs' team leaders and frontline staff in Australia and throughout Asia. He knows what it takes to create amazing workplaces where trust levels are high, communication is more effective and results are sustainably excellent. To find out more about creating your own amazing workplace, contact Simon at simon@practicalworkplacestrategies.com.au     CONNECT WITH SIMON OSBORNE: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-osborne-7268361/ Website - http://practicalworkplacestrategies.com.au   For an interim path to amazing assessment, email - simon@practicalworkplacestrategies.com.au quoting BBY Down Under Offer in the subject line.     ABOUT KYM HAMER: Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy. In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally. She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component. In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.   Building Brand You™: JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on: (Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273 (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/   HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer   DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services

AI is something that is truly transforming global business services, in particular Agentic AI, and there is an incredible amount of discussion around the right and wrong way to use it and implement it within GBS.  Two of the topics we hear the most questions about at SSON are regarding buy vs. build and platform vs. point solutions. There is a lot of information online regarding this topic, but it can often be biased, dependent on whether it's written by a vendor and exactly what their solution is. Therefore, SSON invited AI expert Doug Shannon onto the Podcast to give his seasoned perspective. Doug is a Visionary Leader in Intelligent Automation and AI.  He is a pioneer in driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic vision across global organizations. Recognized among the Top 50 Intelligent Automation Leaders and twice awarded as a Top 25 Thought Leader in this space. During this episode Doug and I discuss the following resources: SSON Research & Analytics State of the Industry Report, of which you can find a copy here. Shared Services & Outsourcing Week North America  Doug's newsletter Brewing Insights.

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. In this inspiring episode, Jennifer sits down with branding expert Lori Osborn to explore how authenticity, clarity, and confidence shape a powerful personal brand. Together, they dive into what it really means to show up as the authority—from crafting a message that connects emotionally to building a brand that truly speaks for you.In this episode you will learn:Build a Brand That Speaks for YouLead with EMotion, Support and LogicDefine and Show Up as the AuthorityAbout Lori:Lori Osborne, known as The Authority Amplifier, is the founder of BizBolster Web Solutions and creator of The Authority Blueprint and The Authority Platform. With over 25 years in technology and nearly a decade in brand strategy, she helps Thought Leaders and Influencers transform scattered branding into powerful online platforms that build trust, attract ideal clients, and position them as the go-to authority in their field.Connect:bizbolster.comaocauthordirectory.comtheauthoralley.comIf you are ready to start reaching your goals instead of simply dreaming about it, start today with 12minutegift.com! Grab your FREE meditation: Reduce Your Anxiety MEDITATIONAre you ready to tiptoe into your intuition and tap into your soul's message? Let's talk Listen in as Jennifer Takagi, founder of Takagi Consulting, Certified High Performance Coach, 5X time Amazon.Com Best Selling-Author, Certified Soul Care Coach, Certified Jack Canfield Success Principle Trainer, Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst and Facilitator of the DISC Behavioral Profiles, Certified Change Style Indicator Facilitator, Law of Attraction Practitioner, and Certified Coaching Specialist - leadership entrepreneur, speaker and trainer, shares the lessons she's learned along the way. Each episode is designed to give you the tools, ideas, and inspiration to lead with integrity. Humor is a big part of Jennifer's life, so expect a few puns and possibly some sarcasm. Tune in for a motivational guest, a story or tips to take you even closer to that success you've been coveting. Please share the episodes that inspired you the most and be sure to leave a comment. Official Website: http://www.jennifertakagi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertakagi/Facebook: facebook.com/takagiconsulting I look forward to connecting with you soon,Jennifer TakagiSpeaker, Trainer, Author, Energy HealerPS: We would love to hear from you! For...

Discover how Joe Schmit turned a 40-year sports broadcasting career into a masterclass in storytelling, mentorship, and creating meaningful impact—showing that small actions often leave the biggest impressions.00:35- About Joe SchmitJoe Schmit is an author, award-winning broadcaster, community leader and popular keynote speaker. His book “Silent Impact” Influence Through Purpose, Persistence and Passion is now in its second edition. His new book is titled “The Impact Blueprint,” A Step by Step Journey to a Life of Significance. caster, community leader and popular keynote speaker. 

From STEM trailblazer to AI visionary, Dr. Tamara Nall shares her extraordinary journey of perseverance, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership, showing women what it truly means to build with legacy in mind.Growing up in Alabama and Georgia, Dr. Nall's parents instilled a belief that education is the one thing no one can take away. When an Emory University counselor told her that STEM “wasn't for women like her,” she didn't retreat, she rose higher, applying that very night to a dual-degree program with Georgia Tech. She went on to become the first business student to graduate from that demanding program, blending business acumen with computer science — a foundation that would power her future as a global entrepreneur and change-maker.That same determination has guided every step of her journey. From Harvard Business School to earning a doctorate in engineering and leading The Leading Niche, her award-winning systems integration firm serving agencies like the CDC, NIH, and VA. When told she'd lost a government contract for not having a PhD, Dr. Nall didn't internalize rejection; she transformed it into action, completing her doctorate during the pandemic while running her company full-time. Her story is one of relentless learning, courage, and redefining what's possible for women in technology and business.In our conversation, Dr. Nall opens up about scaling sustainably, leading with empathy, and why women-owned businesses must focus not only on passion but profitability. She shares insights on strategic networking, purpose-driven culture, and her bold ventures in AI, from her platform Reli AI to Human AI Nation, where she's exploring the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Through it all, her message is clear: innovation begins when you dare to claim the space others say you don't belong in.This episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and responsible leadership. Tune in to hear Dr. Tamara Nall's remarkable story and be inspired to build your own legacy of impact and innovation.Chapters 

If you've ever felt like you're “too much” for traditional branding advice, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Rebecca Miller from Block & Rose, a positioning strategist, story distiller and identity alchemist who helps multifaceted founders and creatives become known for how they think - not just what they do.Rebecca's worked across everything from brand campaigns that got thousands of people talking about incontinence pads, to teaching at Ravensbourne University and leading strategy sessions for major organisations like University of the Arts London. She now supports values-led entrepreneurs who've outgrown their niche or their messaging and are ready to build a brand that feels radically true.We talk about what happens when you've evolved beyond your old story, how to distil complexity into clarity, and why clarity isn't about choosing one thing - it's about finding the thread that ties it all together.Highlights:(02:10) – Rebecca's journey from marketing director to messaging mentor(06:10) – Why mainstream brand frameworks fall short for founders(09:00) – The myth of the perfect niche and what really matters(11:00) – Building a circular, flexible brand ecosystem(14:40) – The “path to intelligent movement” case study(19:00) – Messaging for multi-dimensional creatives(25:00) – The hidden burnout cost of not feeling seen(29:50) – Identity, alignment and finding your true brand voice(33:20) – How personal branding just got a rebrandConnect with Rebecca:WebsiteLinkedinTo find out more:WebsiteInstagramDownload the FREE Everyday Sales Machine GuideFree Quarterly Clarity Mapping ToolThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Ben Gioia helps entrepreneurs write high-quality, client-attracting books in just five weeks using his “Influence with a Heart” method. He shows busy professionals how to stay productive without burnout, even with just 20 minutes a day. He recently completed his fifth book and launched the “Five Week Draft” course to guide others through rapid, effective writing. Ben highlights why experts often struggle to finish their books: imposter syndrome, outdated publishing beliefs, and emotional resistance. He focuses on writing with a clear goal—to attract clients and create opportunities. He demonstrates this with a story of how a book cover alone secured a Fortune 100 consulting project. His approach blends empathy, purpose, and consistency, helping authors connect with readers and turn their books into a driver of business growth. Quotes: “You don't have to wait until your book is finished to start getting clients and partners.” “There are virtually no barriers to publishing a book today. The only barrier is ourselves.” "If you talk to your ideal clients while writing, your book will not fail." Resources: Connect with Ben Gioia on LinkedIn The Influence With A Heart Method: How To Position Yourself As An Expert, Authority, or Thought Leader by Writing Your Book So You Can Do More Good For More People With Your Business

Embracing failure is essential to a successful AI strategy. It's not a setback but a catalyst for learning, innovation, and resilience that drives continuous improvement and real business impact in the evolving world of generative AI. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about why failure is the secret sauce in Gen AI strategy.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/failure-the-secret-sauce-in-gen-ai-strategy/

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week's Thought Leader conversation to discuss an analysis of how the government shutdown is impacting small business lending, as well as small business health insurance premiums.

Steve Forbes explains why the Federal Reserve must continue cutting rates despite Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hesitance to do so, warning that failure would cause the stock market's bull run to turn bearish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Your personal brand is how you show up for people. It's how they experience you, not what you think of yourself. Core values it's like the bedrock and the stable backbone to everything you do as a business. You've got to just keep evolving who you are, and being okay to be authentic with, what and who that is, What and where do I want to go as an individual, and where's that best used?  There are three components to driving successful change in business - your level of readiness, your level of capability, and beliefs that can drive change successfully around that initiative. ABOUT OUR GUEST: James Mason has over twenty years' experience supporting leading consultants and professional service firms around the world in growing successful advisory businesses.  As managing director of the global advisory network Mindshop, he oversees the advisory training, coaching, resource development, innovation, and growth needs of over 4,000 business leaders and advisors in 12 countries who are part of the Mindshop community. His experience provides him with unique insight into what works and what does not in the delivery of advisory services. CONNECT WITH JAMES MASON: LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/company/mindshop LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmason8888/ Email - jmason@mindshop.com Website - https://www.mindshop.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MindshopOnline Twitter - https://twitter.com/JamesMason888     ABOUT KYM HAMER: Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy. In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally. She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component. In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.   Building Brand You™: JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on: (Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273 (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/   HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer   DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services  

What if everything you believe about building a successful business is actually keeping you trapped? Most solopreneurs think more hours equals more money, but they're stuck in what I call the "hamster wheel of hustle" – running faster and faster while getting nowhere because they're doing everything manually. You become the bottleneck in your own business, and no matter how talented you are, there are still only 24 hours in a day. But what if you could flip the script entirely and build a thriving 6-figure business working just 25 hours a week? Today marks our 100th episode milestone, and I've brought you someone who's living proof this isn't just possible – it's proven. Meet Tim Cortinovis – a man who's been working with AI for 35 years and has cracked the code on anti-hustle entrepreneurship. Tim is a bestselling author of six books, including "Agentic Sales: AI and the Future of Sales," and he's recognized as a Top 10 Thought Leader in Agentic AI. But here's what makes Tim remarkable: he's built a 6-figure consulting business that runs almost entirely on autopilot, requiring just 25 hours of his time per week. His newsletter runs completely hands-free with 40% open rates, and he's created an AI assistant named "Rick" who handles all customer communications. Tim isn't just talking about the future of AI in business – he's living it every single day. The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Tim Cortinovis about: ✨ AI-First Mindset: Shifting from viewing AI as a tool to seeing it as your business partner and primary operating system. ✨ Automation Architecture: Creating interconnected systems that handle research, content creation, customer communications, and lead nurturing without constant oversight. ✨ Strategic Time Investment: Understanding that working fewer hours requires more upfront planning and system design, but pays exponential dividends in freedom and scalability. Grab the free Scalability Audit and find your leaky buckets Follow Mike Allton on Threads and get more AI tips Explore past episodes of the The AI Hat Podcast podcast Show Notes & Full Transcript: https://theaihat.com/how-to-build-a-6-figure-business-working-just-25-hours-a-week-with-ai/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The AI Debate 02:16 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:38 The Anti-Hustle Business Model 03:14 Meet Tim Cortinovis: AI Pioneer 04:13 Tim's Journey with AI 06:26 Automating Business Operations 10:21 AI Tools and Techniques 21:15 Maintaining Human Connection in an AI-Driven World 35:55 Challenges and Overcoming Them 40:42 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sharon Livingston is a bestselling author, coach, and Thought Leader in Professional Coaching and Market Research. She has worked with numerous Fortune 100 Companies while interviewing over 64,000 people during the past 30 years. Free Stuff: Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program. SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: (Looking for new mission aligned sponsor) Contact Daniel Email: comms@alexandrian.ai

Compliance is a complex and ever-evolving facet of the supply chain, particularly when it comes to life-sciences and pharmaceuticals. So what does it take to be fully compliant and effectively implement solutions that satisfy the Drug Supply Chain Security Act? Chad Hodges Vice President of Operations for MD Logistics goes into the challenges they've faced, the lessons learned, and how MD Logistics has navigated it all. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.mdlogistics.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on X:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

What if one action could increase your listing win rate by 400%? According to 15 years of proprietary data from Ray White, it can. On this episode of Thought Leaders, host Samantha McLean sits down with Ray White's Chief Strategy Officer, Mark McLeod , to reveal the data-backed secret to a 400% higher listing advantage. Mark explains exactly what this action is, why it works, and the uncomfortable truth about why so many agents still don't do it. This conversation dives deep into the data from over a thousand offices, revealing what truly separates high-performing teams from everyone else. Want to get the full framework? Mark and Sam recently launched the Performance Coaching Sprint, a FREE 5-day email course that distils what Ray White's data actually reveals about coaching effectiveness. Get it here — https://coachlab.eliteagent.education What you'll learn in this episode The 400% Listing Advantage: The specific action agents who meet vendors inside the property take that gives them a 400% higher win rate. Why Skills are "Overrated": Why Mark's data shows that resilience and consistency, not exceptional skill, are the keys to a thriving business. Coaching vs. Managing: Most leaders think they're coaching when they're just managing. Mark explains the difference and why it's costing you millions. RCMs (Relationship Commencement Meetings): How to reframe the "appraisal" to build a real relationship and win future business. The Hierarchy of Communication: The 5-tier framework for building familiarity before you ask for the appraisal. Chapters Chapters 00:02:10 Why Skills Are Overrated: The Data Behind Success 00:05:23 The 400% Listing Advantage: Meeting Inside vs Desktop Appraisals 00:06:30 Relationship Commencement Meetings: Reframing the Appraisal 00:07:58 The Hyper-Local Strategy: Volume x Consistency + Relevancy 00:09:47 Building Trust Through the Communication Hierarchy 00:12:55 Coaching vs Managing: The Critical Difference 00:15:41 Making It Ultra Important: The Leadership Obsession Test 00:18:13 The Raincoat Principle: Why Consistency Beats Intensity 00:19:38 15 Years of Data Evolution: The Generational Change 00:21:22 AI and the Future of Performance Coaching 00:23:29 Final Challenge: Believe in Something Bigger Resources Mentioned: GUEST: Mark McLeod, Chief Strategy Officer at Ray White HOST: Samantha McLean, Elite Agent Connect with Mark McLeod LinkedIn Discover More From Elite Agent & Samantha McLean Join the Spark Community for Innovation in Real Estate: https://spark.eliteagent.com Sign up for The Brief for Daily Real Estate News: https://thebrief.eliteagent.com Explore AI Tools, Prompts and Workflows for Real Estate: https://aipoweredagents.com Connect with Elite Agent on Socials Instagram: @eliteagentmag Twitter/X: https://x.com/eliteagentmag LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliteagentmag/ #EliteAgent #ThoughtLeaders #RealEstateAI #PropertyTech #AustralianRealEstate

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TDC 072: How to Become A "Category of One" Thought Leader.Three questions that separate thought leaders from everyone else in their market.Episode Summary:In this episode of The Digital Contrarian, host Ryan Levesque reveals the Category of One framework that's made his consulting practice oversubscribed and generated 24 speaking invitations in 18 months.You'll learn the three critical questions that establish thought leadership positioning, discover why timing and novelty matter more than credentials, and understand how to make all roads lead naturally to you.Question of the Day

Steve Forbes shares his unvarnished reaction to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press briefing on Wednesday, calling out Powell's comments about a possible December rate cut and slamming the institution for remaining wedded to the false idea that prosperity causes inflation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode of CFO Thought Leader—the first of three produced in collaboration with The Suite, Shaun Sethna (General Counsel and GM for the L Suite) maps where CFOs and GCs misjudge contract risk and how to collaborate effectively. He spotlights “locked-in” deals that still enable termination via vague clauses or missing notice-and-cure. Start with strategy alignment, then cross-train—mini finance for lawyers, mini legal for CFOs—and empower teams to escalate wisely. He urges adopting AI to summarize agreements, surface obligations, and route risks. Looking ahead, he flags AI agents as SaaS “users,” which could upend seat-based pricing. He closes with an M&A example where mutual fluency let GC and CFO catch material misses.• Align strategy first; contracts follow business intent.• Cross-train teams to spot each other's risks.• Adopt AI to illuminate obligations and exposure.

Steve Forbes responds to the election victory for Argentinian President Javier Milei's party by pointing out that now world leaders have to finally understand the nature of inflation, and solve it before it leads to more social and economic destruction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting continues to evolve, with companies facing increasing complexity in navigating frameworks, data quality, and materiality. In this episode, we explore recurring themes and practical challenges in GHG disclosures—from organizational boundaries to the role of renewable energy credits (RECs)—with insights from our specialists deeply engaged in global sustainability reporting.In this episode, we discuss:1:22 – GHG reporting landscape and regulatory shifts5:01 – Materiality, alignment with financial reporting, and minimum boundaries23:48 – Organizational boundaries and key decisions companies are facing31:35 – Scope 2 renewable energy certificates: timing, location, and use43:00 – Systems, tools, and data quality, including preparing for reporting and assuranceLooking for more on GHG and sustainability reporting?Sustainability now: Inside the GHG Protocol's scope 3 updateSustainability now: A primer on California climate reportingOther episodes in our sustainability reporting podcast seriesGHG Protocol announces Scope 2 Public ConsultationPwC's Sustainability reporting guideBe sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability reporting.About our guestsMarcin Olewinski is a PwC Assurance practice partner with over 20 years of experience bringing valued perspectives and insights to large clients in the energy sector. Additionally, he's focused extensively within the National Office on greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability reporting and leads PwC's global technical working group focused on GHG.Colin Powell is PwC Canada's Technical Net Zero Leader, specializes in GHG quantification, life cycle assessment, target setting, and decarbonization strategies. He has helped companies measure over 1 billion tonnes of GHG emissions and advised global clients on decarbonization. Colin sits on the GHG Protocol's Scope 3 Working Group, shaping global standards, and is a Professional Engineer with a PhD in wastewater treatment modeling.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability & Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.comDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

In the final episode of my series on salon tech, Paul Tate, a leading figure in pro salon tech, digs into the value of data to brands, salons, and pros. Paul shares a sampling of findings from the KIM report, an industrywide project spearheaded by Salon Interactive. The KIM report partners with POS, booking and payment processing platforms to aggregate data to provide meaningful “Key Industry Metrics” to help our larger industry understand the challenges and opportunities ahead of us all.

Sustained AI innovation thrives when businesses invest time, tools, and support to empower experimentation—transforming curiosity into scalable impact and positioning organizations to lead in an evolving, Gen AI–driven future. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how resources ignite Gen AI innovation.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/resources-ignite-gen-ai-innovation/

Steve Forbes praises the Thatcheresque inclinations of Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, which could help her nation dig out of its economic rut—but Forbes warns that she is still pursuing the same plans as before, which could ensure an economic crisis.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, we unpack the complexities of spinoff transactions and their accounting implications. From identifying spinoffs to addressing key financial reporting considerations, our guests share practical guidance and insights for companies planning or evaluating these strategic moves.In this episode, we discuss:1:12 – Overview of spinoff transactions9:08 – Accounting and reporting considerations for spinoff transactions23:56 – Post-spin accounting considerations for the spinnor27:50 – Final advice for a company planning a spinoffFor more on spinoffs, read our Financial statement presentation and Carve out financial statements guides. You can also tune in to last week's episode, Sale of a business – Held for sale criteria, disc ops, and more, for further discussion on the presentation of discontinued operations.Be sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop.About our guestsMatt Sabatini is a partner in PwC's National Office who helps clients and engagement teams navigate the accounting and financial reporting for complex transactions. He specializes in the accounting for M&A, consolidations, corporate reorganizations, recapitalizations, joint ventures, and other investments.Katie Driessen is a partner in PwC's National Office where she assists companies with complex accounting and financial reporting issues related to capital markets transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raises. Katie recently returned to PwC following two years working in the Office of the Chief Accountant at the SEC.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.comDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Michele Lee.Michele C. Lee is a prominent figure in technology law, specializing in the intersection of online behavior and continually changing legal frameworks. Her expertise encompasses youth safety, privacy, artificial intelligence, and the evolving regulatory landscape governing online platforms.Lee's contributions have garnered significant recognition. She was distinguished as one of the "2023 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business" by the San Francisco Business Times, honored as the "2020 Woman Leader in Tech Law" by The Recorder, and recognized as a "2021 Thought Leader" by Corporate Counsel's Women, Influence, and Power in Law.Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-c-lee/

Steve Forbes warns that President Trump appears to be pushing a settlement with Russia that would jeopardize Ukraine's viability, and would jeopardize the free world—and urges the administration to change course and protect Ukraine's sovereignty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.