Podcasts about ceos

You don't have to command a cruise ship (or a boardroom) to lead with purpose. On this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Richard Fain, longtime chairman and former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, for a conversation that's not about corporate leadership… but about life leadership. Richard shares timeless lessons he learned from decades steering one of the world's most innovative companies—lessons that apply just as powerfully to parenting, coaching your kid's soccer team, running a PTA fundraiser, or simply trying to create more joy at home. You'll hear how to dream bigger about your own life, build a culture of kindness and excellence in small groups, and turn the ordinary moments around you into opportunities to “deliver the WOW.” Of course, this wouldn't be the basement without a few money detours. The crew also breaks down new 401(k) rules and annuity updates, debates whether tax flexibility beats fancy planning, and celebrates Doug's birthday with trivia, laughter, and a few movie reviews along the way. By the end, you'll walk away inspired to bring a little more vision, creativity, and generosity into every corner of your world. No cruise ship required. What You'll Learn How to lead from wherever you are: Richard's lessons on building strong teams, communities, and families. No corner office needed. Turning the ordinary into extraordinary: Simple ways to “deliver the WOW” at home, work, or anywhere people count on you. Dreaming bigger about your life: Why bold vision isn't just for CEOs; it's for anyone looking to create meaning and momentum. Financial updates you can use: New 401(k) rules, annuity insights, and practical tips to strengthen your plan. The lighter side of leadership: Trivia, birthday celebrations, and a few fun detours (because we can't resist). Questions for the Basement What's one way you could “deliver the WOW” in your own life this week? Who's a leader in your everyday world (at home, work, or your community) who's made an impact on you? How can dreaming a little bigger change the way you approach your next financial or personal goal? FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/better-money-habits-with-richard-fain-1748 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you're running a company in crisis mode — constantly reacting, barely breathing, always putting out fires? You're not alone. Most CEOs don't have a strategy problem — they have a foresight problem. In this powerful episode, Lisa Goldenthal reveals how world-class leaders break free from chaos and step into calm, clear, and confident leadership. You'll discover how to stop leading reactively and start anticipating what's next — before it hits. Lisa answers four game-changing questions every CEO needs to face: 1️⃣ 1-How can you stop reacting to chaos and start leading with clarity? 2️⃣ 2-What separates reactive leaders from truly strategic ones? 3️⃣ 3-How can you develop foresight as a repeatable system, not just a skill? 4️⃣ 4-What blind spots are keeping even smart leaders stuck in “firefighting mode”? With her signature BOSS Foresight Formula™, Lisa shares the exact tools elite CEOs use to predict change, decode resistance, and turn motion into momentum. Because the future doesn't belong to the fastest — it belongs to the most aware.

“Self-Aware or Self-Deceived? The Values Test That Reveals All” . What if the values you say you lead by are just a story you've rehearsed, and not the truth you actually live?

This MTM Minute is powered by Move to Millions Ascension Archetype Quiz The MTM Minute is a quick dose of inspiration with a powerful affirmation based on our weekly full-length episode.  And beginning this season, the MTM Minute will include a prayer of the week for 7 figure CEOs and 7 figure CEOs in the making.  That's right, you don't have to choose – you can love God AND make millions. Most seven-figure CEOs are looking for their next big move: the perfect funnel, the right Facebook ad strategy, or the next high-converting offer. But what if that's not your real bottleneck? In this electric, high-impact solo episode, Dr. Darnyelle flips the script on what it takes to create wealth in 2025—and beyond. This is not a marketing masterclass. It's a money relationship recalibration, and it will rock you. If you're tired of chasing cash and ready to call in capital, this 8-minute powerhouse message will disrupt your nervous system in all the right ways. We're talking wealth embodiment, financial strategy, nervous system alignment, and soul-infused stewardship. You'll hear why regulated business owners outperform hustlers, why scarcity has a scent, and how to build a financial relationship that multiplies—not manipulates—your peace, purpose, and prosperity. Whether you're sitting at $100K cash months or reaching for $500K, this episode will show you what needs to shift inside before more can flow outside. 3 Powerful Takeaways: How to raise your abundance baseline and normalize overflow How to lead money with order, not emotional reaction How to use stewardship and divine assignment to multiply wealth Here's the truth… The biggest threat to your wealth isn't the economy—it's how you're energetically managing your money. Desperation repels dollars. Panic stifles profit. Hustle creates holding patterns. Your money isn't fleeing—it's following the scent of stewardship. In a mature market, precision, peace, and presence are the new power moves. Until you recalibrate your energetic posture, you'll stay busy but broke. This is your invitation to… Take 8 minutes to rewire your wealth frequency. Before you add another sales page, watch this. Before you panic about the market, listen to this. The kind of wealth you're craving doesn't come from hustling harder—it comes from leading your money with vision, values, and vibration. Put one hand on your heart and the other open—because this episode is going to pour.

Big banks driving market moves this morning: Carl Quintanilla, Leslie Picker, and David Faber kicked off the morning with a breakdown of key takeaways from new numbers out of Morgan Stanley and Bank of America before drilling down into individual picks with Trivariate's Adam Parker - and later getting the view from the C-suite when it comes to the consumer, credit, M&A and more with first Citizens Financial's CEO (calling out a "positive macro" on the call) and later Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan.  Plus: what investors need to know from CNBC's "Invest in America" forum - including the Treasury Secretary's newest comments about the trade war with China, and how CEOs are gauging potential regulation ahead.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from All Día, Grisly's Cosmic, Sipli, Olia and Birdie. In this installment, founders and CEOs introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones. This week's special co-host is Andrew Guard, the founder of Right Coast Brands. He offers insightful questions, thoughtful feedback, and strategic perspective alongside regular host Ray Latif, editor and producer of the Taste Radio podcast. Early-stage food and beverage entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for future episodes of Elevator Talk. Participation is free, interviews are conducted remotely, and it's a unique opportunity to pitch your product, share news, and receive expert feedback from industry leaders. Apply now to be featured in an upcoming episode.

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Greg Star, Founder of Driven Authentic Branding Solutions, who shares how he helps destinations stand out using LinkedIn. He discusses why it is important to lean into thought leadership posts both for the company profile and the people who work there. Greg shares some real-life examples of results that his clients are seeing and how you can identify your content pillars and find your voice. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Greg's personal journey reshaped his outlook on business and inspired the launch of his latest company Why elevating both personal and company brands on LinkedIn is critical for industry reputation and business growth What makes personal LinkedIn posts eight times more engaging than company page posts How tourism professionals and executives can use LinkedIn to generate inbound leads and deepen current client connections Finding your authentic voice and consistently creating compelling LinkedIn content Why consistency matters more on LinkedIn than posting daily, and how this steady rhythm builds trust and visibility How commenting thoughtfully on industry posts can dramatically increase your reach and position you as a leader in your field The Overlooked Power of Personal LinkedIn Profiles Most organizations pour time and money into building their company LinkedIn pages. But as Greg points out, you get eight times more engagement from a personal post than a company post. Yet, less than 10% of travel industry professionals actively post on LinkedIn. Company pages do have a role, but it's the people—sales directors, CEOs, and destination marketers—who bring brands to life on LinkedIn. The attention should be on maximizing the personal profiles of the people behind the organization because that is what's going to move the needle the most for DMOs. Telling Your Brand Story: Content Pillars and Practical Examples Most people struggle with what to post or worry about sounding too self-promotional. Greg simplifies content creation with the content pillars approach: define three to five topics you're passionate about, whether it's industry trends, personal growth, customer wins, or behind-the-scenes stories. Posts can be brief, and three to six sentences are often enough. When you're thinking about what to post: Break down real conversations: What do you say to prospects over coffee? Each point can be its own post. Share stories, not just stats: Humanizing your message attracts more engagement and builds connection. Don't reshare, add your voice: Rather than simply reposting, offer your perspective on company updates or industry news. Comment strategically: Thoughtful comments on others' posts can boost your profile—sometimes even more than your own posts. Greg recommends aiming to post one to three times a week. Consistency is more important than volume, and the key is making LinkedIn content a regular part of your work routine. Don't underestimate the impact your personal story and insights can have on your career, and on your destination's growth and reputation. The world wants to know what makes you (and your place) awesome, so start sharing! Resources: Website: www.drivenbranding.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-star-5911b562/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

Send us a textIn this powerful and timely episode of Rewire Your Attachment Style, Maya Diamond sits down with long-time friend and colleague Mischa Byruck, a Sexual Integrity Coach who helps leaders, healers, and public figures transform conflict, harm, and callouts into meaningful change.Together, they unpack what sexual integrity really means - beyond consent and explore how power dynamics, trauma responses, and emotions shape our most intimate interactions.If you've ever wondered how to navigate attraction, consent, and power in a conscious way - or how to repair trust after harm - this conversation offers profound insight, humility, and embodied wisdom.⸻

This hypnosis session was created for a client who was running a business and feeling that the version of them that got them to their level of success wouldn't be optimal for the next phase of their business. Adam uses a metaphor of a relay race to help them feel empowered to shift and evolve. To access a subscriber-only version with no intro, outro, explanation, or ad breaks with just the hypnosis and nothing else, click subscribe. To access all hypnosis-only versions and exclusive subscriber sessions and have invitations to live hypnosis sessions over Zoom, tap 'Subscribe' nearby or click the following link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/adam-cox858/subscribe⁠

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From the BBC World Service: Chief executives have been urged to plan for computer security breaches by going back to pen and paper. The U.K. government told CEOs to plan offline contingencies after a number of high-profile attacks on companies — hacks that cost global brands millions of dollars. We'll learn more. Plus, delegates are in London for U.N. talks aimed at reducing the environmental impact of global shipping. And, we'll hear about the impact of tariffs on Swiss businesses.

Most executives still chase superstar hires, assuming great individuals will automatically form great teams. In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Dr. Vanessa Druskat brings research depth and field-tested experience to make a different case. She is the author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest and a leading voice on how team norms drive performance. Her central claim is practical and testable. Outperformance comes from a clear system of team norms that reliably produce trust, candor, and real debate.Druskat explains why experienced leadership teams underdeliver even with strong résumés. Status and power dominate airtime. Quiet voices go unheard. The organization leaves talent on the table. Her work shows that ordinary teams become extraordinary when leaders codify the right norms, invite every voice, and convert distributed knowledge into better decisions.The episode organizes Team Emotional Intelligence into three buckets you can put to work fast. First, Belonging. People feel known, valued, and supported. Second, Learning Together. The team reviews what is working and what is not, and every voice participates in the analysis. Third, Outside In. The team seeks ideas and pressure tests beyond the group, including customers and friendly skeptics. Druskat ties these norms to psychological safety and faster, higher quality decisions, with concrete examples like 60-second check-ins, round-robins on live decisions, and five-minute debriefs.For time-pressed CEOs, the playbook is efficient. Start with an all-voices baseline to gauge current norms. Leaders often see a rosier picture than the team. Then pilot small behaviors in leadership meetings. Shift time from presenting to exchanging information and deciding. Add a short debrief after key moments. Druskat shares examples from executive teams and clinical settings where simple routines quickly lifted collaboration and results.She closes by tackling a stubborn myth. Hiring matters, but interactions matter more. Teams with average talent and superior norms outperform star teams with poor interactions. If your board expects speed, quality decisions, and execution, engineer the team's operating system, not just its org chart.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn a practical definition of Team Emotional Intelligence that senior leaders can measure and manage, not a feel-good idea.Hear how to use three buckets of norms to raise decision quality and execution speed. Belonging. Learning together. Outside in.You'll learn a quick baseline method that surfaces blind spots by including every voice, not only senior voices.Hear how to convert meetings into decision labs. Less presenting to impress, more exchanging information and deciding.You'll learn why five-minute debriefs after key moments create rapid learning without adding meeting bloat.Hear how to invite customers, operators, or a friendly skeptic to improve strategy accuracy and foresight.You'll learn why teams that include every voice unlock more talent than teams focused on individual star power.Connect with Vanessa DruskatVanessa Druskat Website Vanessa Drustkat LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

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From the BBC World Service: Chief executives have been urged to plan for computer security breaches by going back to pen and paper. The U.K. government told CEOs to plan offline contingencies after a number of high-profile attacks on companies — hacks that cost global brands millions of dollars. We'll learn more. Plus, delegates are in London for U.N. talks aimed at reducing the environmental impact of global shipping. And, we'll hear about the impact of tariffs on Swiss businesses.

Jason Sisneros was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a business strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur who has built and exited dozens of companies. A high school dropout turned multi-million-dollar dealmaker, he's advised world leaders, celebrities, and CEOs on how to scale with purpose and sell with power. As founder of Built to Exit (B2X), he helps business owners design exits that maximize freedom, value, and legacy—all rooted in real-world experience, not theory. We discussed the importance of knowing the exit plan for your business as soon as possible, setting up your company for your best exit, what makes a buyer qualified to purchase a business, and building a company that someone would want to buy. In addition, we discussed his B2X system for entrepreneurs who want to build, scale, and exit their business; knowing your freedom number for selling it; and having a dream team that is capable of helping you exit. Finally, we talked about how to properly price your business for sale, what to do with your money and time after your business is sold, creating a winning culture and much more. You can listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts

Mark Moss returns to Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell to explain the reverse crash, why assets rise while lifestyles lag, and how the debasement trade reframes Bitcoin as risk-off. We discuss: Q4 tailwinds: “Uptober,” seasonality, and November volatility  BTC + gold as hard-money havens amid ongoing debasement  Inflationary crash vs. classic crashes  ETF flows and the case for lower BTC drawdowns  Stablecoins, policy moves, and structural demand for U.S. debt  Corporate treasuries' longer duration; when outperformance shows up  Mark's 5-Year plan to retire off Bitcoin Follow Mark Moss on X https://x.com/1MarkMoss  ---- Pre-order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," available November 18, 2025. https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Bitdeer Technologies Group ($BTDR) is a global leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing for AI, with operations spanning four continents. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed stock markets down sharply after Monday's rebound rally — as trade tensions between the U.S. and China re-escalate. The anchors also delved into big banks kicking off earnings season, including quarterly results from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. BlackRock Chairman & CEO Larry Fink joined the show at Post 9 to talk about earnings as well as the investment landscape both globally and in the U.S. Also in focus: The latest on OpenAI, hear what Oracle's new CEOs and Broadcom CEO Hock Tan had to say about AI, Johnson & Johnson's upbeat quarterly results and outlook. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad Rubin is the Founder and CEO of Profasee, a dynamic pricing platform enabling brands to predict the optimum price for every product. He has built several successful companies, including the Prosper Show, Think Crucial, and Skubana, which was acquired by 3PL Central. As a speaker and world-class Amazon expert, Chad gives presentations about e-commerce, SaaS, and Amazon at global conferences and webinars. He is also the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Cheaper Easier Direct.  Jason Swenk is the Founder of Agency Mastery 360, a company dedicated to helping digital agency owners grow and scale their businesses. With over 20 years in the agency space, he has built and sold his agency, and he now leverages his experience working with brands like AT&T, Hitachi, and Lotus Cars to mentor other agencies. In addition to hosting the Smart Agency Masterclass podcast, the #1 podcast for digital marketing agency owners, Jason has developed a framework for growing agencies from nothing to eight figures. His unique perspective, shaped by his extensive experience and monthly interaction with over 100 agencies, provides valuable insights into navigating market disruptions and achieving sustained growth. Todd Taskey is a Partner at Tower Partners and an M&A advisor at Potomac Business Capital. He has been an entrepreneur, business owner, investment banker, and business finance advisor for more than 20 years. In addition to providing M&A advice, Todd has been a founding investor, board member, or part of the management team of several business ventures. He helps CEOs and entrepreneurs develop a successful exit strategy through his knowledge of the mid-market investment banking process. In this episode… The pursuit of success often hides a quieter struggle — the constant tug-of-war between ambition, attention, and alignment. Entrepreneurs chase growth, yet time, focus, and meaningful connection remain their scarcest resources. What if the real edge in business isn't doing more but refining how we think, learn, and connect? Chad Rubin, Jason Swenk, and Todd Taskey reveal the books, tools, and habits that keep them grounded while driving exponential growth. Chad credits The 4-Hour Workweek, Atomic Habits, and Lost and Founder for reshaping his view of time and leadership — and shares how AI tools like WisprFlow and Readwise help him communicate faster and retain key lessons. Jason points to Giftology and Never Lose a Client Again as blueprints for loyalty, pairing them with Trello's visual workflow to stay organized and creative. Todd highlights the Same as Ever and The Psychology of Money as reminders that human behavior never changes, pairing wisdom with everyday apps like Maps and Genius Scan to keep life simple and efficient. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz talks with Chad Rubin, Jason Swenk, and Todd Taskey about the books, podcasts, and tools that shape their leadership and innovation. They discuss lessons from entrepreneurship, the power of AI for productivity, and how continuous learning and curiosity fuel lasting success.

Renee Troughton: The Hidden Cost of Constant Restructuring in Agile Organizations Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. "Trust and safety are the most fundamental foundations of a team to perform. And so you are just breaking the core of teams when you're doing this." Renee challenges us to look beyond team dysfunction and examine the "dirty little secrets" in organizations—leadership-driven anti-patterns that destroy team performance. She reveals a cyclical pattern of constant restructuring that occurs every six months in many organizations, driven by leaders who avoid difficult performance management conversations and instead force people through redundancy rounds. This creates a cascade of fear, panic, and victim mindset throughout the organization. Beyond restructuring, Renee identifies other destructive patterns including the C-suite shuffle (where new CEOs bring in their own teams, cascading change throughout the organization) and the insourcing/outsourcing swings that create chaos over 5-8 year cycles. These high-level decisions drain productivity for months as teams storm and reform, losing critical knowledge and breaking the trust and safety that are fundamental for high performance. Renee emphasizes that as Agile coaches and Scrum Masters, we often don't feel empowered to challenge these decisions, yet they represent the biggest drain on organizational productivity. Self-reflection Question: Have you identified the cyclical organizational anti-patterns in your workplace, and do you have the courage to raise these systemic issues with senior leadership? Featured Book of the Week: Loving What Is by Byron Katie "It teaches you around how to reframe your thoughts in the day-to-day life, to assess them in a different light than you would normally perceive them to be." Renee recommends "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie as an essential tool for Scrum Master introspection. This book teaches practical techniques for reframing thoughts and recognizing that problems we perceive "out there" are often internal framing issues. Katie's method, called "The Work," provides a worksheet-based approach to introspection that helps identify when our perceptions create unnecessary suffering. Renee also highlights Marshall Rosenberg's "Nonviolent Communication" as a companion book, which uses language to tap into underlying emotions and needs. Both books offer practical, actionable techniques for self-knowledge—a critical skill for anyone in the Scrum Master role. The journey these books provide leads to inner peace through understanding that many challenges stem from how we internally frame situations rather than external reality. We have many episodes on NVC, Nonviolent Communication, which you can dive into and learn from experienced practitioners.  [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Episode 469 features Timothy Springer, Founder of Level Access and 1 to 100.Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:50 Traveling and Balancing Work03:57 Current Projects and AI Innovations07:44 Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Support11:51 Coaching and Operational Guidance15:52 Goal Setting and Planning19:52 Persistence and Overcoming Challenges23:45 Market Timing and Business Viability27:35 Finding Product-Market Fit28:24 The Reality of Startup Timelines30:36 Sales Strategies and Market Focus35:11 Avoiding Common Startup Mistakes40:11 Mindset Shifts Across Revenue Stages47:29 Founder-Led Sales: When to Transition53:14 Actionable Insights for FoundersFind Tim Online:https://1to100.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/1-to-100/https://x.com/1_to_100mAbout Tim:Tim Springer built a B2B technology company from his Stanford dorm room to $100M+ in annual recurring revenue—a path traveled by only 1 in 2,500 tech startups.His story isn't about overnight success. It's about consistent execution over 25 years, navigating economic downturns, solving complex scaling challenges, and building sustainable growth. Tim's unique advantage? A rare combination of technical depth and operational expertise that bridges the gap between product innovation and organizational mechanics.Throughout his career, Tim has maintained a commitment to both technical excellence and ethical business practices. His experience spans multiple economic cycles, from navigating the dot-com bust to the 2008 financial crisis, bolstering his leadership approach with resilience and adaptability.Now, through peer benchmarking and battle-tested scaling methodologies, Tim helps CEOs cut through the noise to make better decisions faster and implement growth strategies that actually work.

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/applicationAre you accidentally holding your business back without even realizing it? In this episode, I'm breaking down the Top 5 Mistakes that keep wedding professionals overwhelmed, overworked, and underpaid. From mispricing your services to chasing the wrong clients—these are the things I see over and over again after coaching 1,000+ wedding pros.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg A favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4=========================  EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/top-5-beginner-mistakes-wedding-pros/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

Will human wisdom ever be able to match the progress of technology?This week, Thomas is joined by Soren Gordhamer, the founder of Wisdom 2.0, for a deep dive into spiritual consciousness, technology, and how we can hold on to what's most essential in life as we face the complex challenges of the digital age.As humans experience unprecedented levels of global connection, we're also facing a crisis of loneliness, fragmentation, and polarization. Soren suspects that our “inner technologies of the heart” (wisdom, compassion, and self-awareness) aren't keeping pace with algorithms, devices, and AI. He and Thomas discuss how regulating our nervous systems and tending to our spiritual practices can help offset the negative effects of technological overload.But individual evolution isn't enough. This conversation explores the critical need for tech creators to infuse their work with ethical values and a collective reigning in of greed and unfettered capitalism to prevent a dysregulated society from misusing super-intelligent technologies.✨ Click here to watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

Adam works with a client to help them feel confident and worthy to tell interesting or funny stories in social situations. This is designed for people who are introverted or shy and want to unleash a new level of confidence. To access a subscriber-only version with no intro, outro, explanation, or ad breaks with just the hypnosis and nothing else, click subscribe. To access all hypnosis-only versions and exclusive subscriber sessions and have invitations to live hypnosis sessions over Zoom, tap 'Subscribe' nearby or click the following link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/adam-cox858/subscribe⁠

In this episode of REACH, we're joined by Kris Cordle Goodsall, Founder and CEO of Devenu Collaborations. Throughout her career, Kris has supported some of Silicon Valley's most influential leaders, including Ev Williams at Twitter and Stewart Butterfield at Slack, guiding them through the evolution from product creator to company leader. At Slack, she played a key role in scaling the company globally and later served as Chief of Staff, leading through its direct listing and $27.7 billion acquisition by Salesforce. Drawing on those experiences, Kris now coaches founders and CEOs of growth-stage companies, helping them strengthen leadership teams, uncover blind spots, and scale with intention. Kris shares what she learned observing leadership up close, how those lessons shape her coaching today, and why avoiding burnout and setting boundaries are essential for both executives and their teams. She also reflects on her own journey from Executive Assistant, to a sabbatical in France, to Chief of Staff, and now executive coach, revealing how each chapter taught her to redefine success and leadership along the way.

Taylor Swift is more than pop culture. She is a living playbook for growth, resilience, and scaling yourself without clones. In this episode, Aaron and Marty break down the “messy middle” that Swift publishes through her albums and tours, and translate it into practical frameworks for founders, creators, and CEOs. From identity shifts to operational scale, from public evolution to repeatable delivery, this is a masterclass in reinvention you can apply to your business today.What you will learn:How to navigate the gap between where you are and where you want to beWhy showing your process can build trust and momentumLessons from touring scale, logistics, and delivering the same product with excellenceUsing doubt as a tool and asking better questions to unlock growthLeadership that evolves in public instead of pretending to have all the answersChapters:0:00 Why Taylor Swift models the messy middle0:41 Dating an NFL star and navigating new arenas1:13 Internet reaction and the Swifties effect1:50 Swift as a business case for entrepreneurs2:08 Reinvention and the gap to your next level3:30 Headlines vs what leaders should notice4:54 Composure, hardship, and resiliency5:19 Publishing the messy middle through albums7:34 Touring scale and delivering consistency9:13 Scaling yourself without clones10:18 Avoiding the weeds and building operators12:16 Getting good by being bad first13:03 Not every song is a hit and why that is okay14:02 Public evolution and protected private life15:58 Narrative identity and reframing16:52 Telling the story of where you are going18:05 Fear, commitment, and getting stuck in the middle19:31 Beliefs, identity, and freefall20:13 The self doubt loop founders face21:35 Programs evolve and so should you22:39 Doubt as a tool and better questions23:27 Blank Space and perspective shifts24:44 Why artists change the world26:21 Evolving as a leader with your team27:51 Optics, imperfection, and real leadership29:12 Getting people from A to BIf you found this helpful:Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, mindset, and sustainable growthShare this episode with a founder who feels stuck in the middleComment your biggest takeaway and the next brave step you will take

Is AI saving the justice system—or setting it up for disaster? That's the question we're tackling in today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show. Artificial intelligence is everywhere—powering chatbots, writing briefs, even shaping how cases are prosecuted and defended. But is it making things fairer… or just faster? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Former federal prosecutor and Texas defense attorney Lance Kennedy joins Brian to unpack how AI is quietly reshaping the courtroom, from automating legal research to predicting verdicts—and where that could go dangerously wrong. What happens when the “guardrails” come off, and an AI system starts making real-world decisions about guilt, punishment, or even life and death? Brian and Lance dive deep into the tension between innovation and ethics. Is AI a revolutionary tool for justice reform—or a ticking time bomb that could magnify bias and bureaucracy? They explore the scary “trolley problem” of AI-driven enforcement, the outdated state of government tech, and how automation might finally replace the inefficiency and red tape that plague our legal system. But it's not all doom and gloom. Lance explains how AI is actually improving efficiency in law firms, streamlining processes, and freeing up human attorneys to focus on the cases that truly matter. Together, they discuss how smart use of technology can empower—not replace—people, and why understanding AI today will determine who thrives tomorrow. If you've ever wondered how technology, ethics, and justice collide—or what the rise of AI really means for jobs, law, and freedom—this episode is your wake-up call. Watch now and see why the future of justice might depend on how we use AI… not whether we can. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

Nuestros episodios son para aprender, pero en esta ocasión hicimos uno por diversión. En este episodio, el equipo se sumerge en el raro mundo de los sueldos de los grandes CEOs. Entre risas y datos que parecen chistes descubrimos cuánto ganan algunos de los ejecutivos más famosos del planeta.

Today's video is my conversation on The CEO Series with William Salvi. We get into everything from building VaynerMedia from scratch to what it really means to be a CEO today. I talk about the truth behind leadership, why most CEOs aren't actually entrepreneurs, and how “attention” became the most valuable currency in business. Hope you enjoy!

Workplace mindsets shape how leaders approach growth. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray build on last week’s conversation with executive coach Jason Jaggard to explore what it means to go beyond high performance. Together, they unpack how to move from coasting to improving, avoid false growth mindsets, model genuine learning, and find the courage to pursue a daring vision. This conversation will help you stretch your potential and rediscover what you—and your organization—are truly capable of. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even the most successful leaders can feel isolated, especially when they're always running the room instead of being a part of it. In this episode, Kelly Roach dives into the hidden epidemic of loneliness among entrepreneurs and shares four tangible ways to reconnect, reignite joy, and create real human connection while leading at the highest levels. Learn how to rediscover your passions, build local community, find rooms where you get to grow, and collaborate from a place of fun and authenticity. If you've been feeling disconnected in your leadership journey, this episode will show you how to refill your cup and reawaken the fulfillment that fuels your business and your life. Timestamps: [02:00] – Kelly's personal goal this year: to invest in relationships — and what she's learned through that process. [03:00] – Rediscover the hobbies you loved most in your younger years and bring them back into your life. [06:00] – The difference between running the room and being in the room — and why it matters for fulfillment. [07:00] – Build connection locally — and why local community is becoming more valuable in the age of AI. [10:00] – Seek out rooms where you get to be the student, not the coach. [12:00] – The Legacy Leaders Mastermind: a curated space for established 7- and 8-figure CEOs who want to be challenged and expanded. [13:55] – Collaborate for fun — the key to rekindling joy and creativity in business. Resources:  Join our Legacy Leaders Mastermind – an intimate retreat for 7- and 8-figure CEOs: https://advancesociety.org/2026rsvp  Learn more about Selena Soo's Rich Relationships Club – A private, curated community for high-level leaders focused on relationship-building and collaboration: https://rich-relationships.com/  Called to Lead 2026: the premier women's networking event in South Florida: https://www.sandiglandt.com/called-to-lead  Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/               Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/w    Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/      

John Baird and Edward Sullivan are world-class executive coaches, best known for their work with Apple's leadership team and top innovators at companies like Nike. Together, they've coached founders and Fortune 10 executives, helping leaders grow from “Chief-Everything-Officer” to visionary CEO. In this episode, they break down the mindsets and tactical shifts needed to scale—whether running a scrappy startup or a global powerhouse. On this episode we talk about: How the best leaders delegate and coach their teams for sustainable growth Shifting from doing it all to long-term strategy (and why it's so hard to let go) The three priorities of a high-functioning CEO: cash, talent, and vision Practical tactics for transitioning out of daily tasks as the business scales Mentorship, coaching, and the difference between advisor and leader mindset Top 3 Takeaways Scaling requires pushing major decisions down into the org—not hoarding them at the top. World-class CEOs invest in talent and vision as much as product or operations. Great leadership isn't just delegation—it's developing decision-makers at every level. Notable Quotes “As quickly as possible, push strategic decisions down into the organization.” “Your best value is spent on cash, talent, and vision—not clinging to every daily detail.” “Coaching your team to see through your lens is how real scale happens.” Connect with John Baird & Edward Sullivan: Website: VelocityCoaching.com ✖️✖️✖️✖️

A coast-to-coast edition of "Squawk on the Street": David Faber in Las Vegas at "Oracle AI World" ahead of his Monday exclusive with Oracle's new CEOs on "Money Movers," Jim Cramer in San Francisco with a big lineup of CEOs this week on "Mad Money" — and Sara Eisen at the New York Stock Exchange. The anchors covered all of the bases on the markets bouncing back from Friday's sell-off — and how President Trump, tariffs and China fit into the picture. Breaking news in the AI arms race: OpenAI is teaming up with Broadcom to jointly develop and deploy 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators starting in 2026. The presidents of both companies joined the program to discuss the multibillion-dollar deal.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this masterclass episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with Jim Bunch—serial entrepreneur, impact investor, co-founder of Powur, founder of Ultimate Life Technologies, and the visionary behind Impact CEOs—to explore why the most effective leaders design environments, not just businesses. Together we dive into: Why mental clarity, resilience, and adaptive mindset are essential for modern leaders How to design environments—physical, digital, and energetic—that shape who you become The link between energy, consciousness, and sustainable leadership for people, planet, and profit Why clean energy and impact investing represent the future of leadership How masterminds and shared vision accelerate personal and planetary transformation Jim's wisdom bridges entrepreneurship, sustainability, and human potential, showing how the right environments create not only better leaders but also a better world.   Episode Highlights: Who is Jim Bunch and why environments matter for leadership The growing mental health challenge in business, families, and society Adaptability as the new survival skill for leaders and CEOs Why schools never taught us how to be happy, healthy, and wealthy The Nine Environments framework: design beats willpower every time How energy, frequency, and environments shape performance Practical steps to assess and elevate your environments Delegation, freedom, and adaptability in building sustainable companies Where to learn more about Jim's work and access his nine environments course  

Women are told to push through, smile, and keep producing—until the body says “enough.” In this Healthy Waves episode, Valerie Pedigo (Renewed Spirit Adventures) and cancer survivor–author Allison Pazuk break down a practical, science-meets-soul path back from burnout and crisis. We cover nervous system regulation you can try today, how community speeds healing, and Allison's BONKERS framework for self-advocacy during cancer care. If you lead, parent, or perform at a high level and feel the crash coming, this conversation gives you grounded next steps—rooted in breathwork, boundaries, and belonging.   About the guests : Valerie Pedigo — Founder, Renewed Spirit Adventures. She helps high-achieving women recover from burnout through retreats, coaching, nervous-system-first tools, and an accessible sisterhood community. Allison Pazuk — Former math teacher turned entrepreneur, stage-3 ovarian cancer survivor, and author of Going Bonkers with Cancer. She created the BONKERS framework to help patients become CEOs of their own healing.   Key takeaways: Burnout often hides behind “high capacity”; it accelerates when we disconnect from purpose and numb emotions. Community heals faster than isolation. Hearing parallel stories softens defenses, regulates breath, and reduces shame. Nervous system first: move from survival (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) to parasympathetic (rest/restore) before big decisions. Try Valerie's “I Am Held” breath cycle: Inhale nose 4 (“I am”), hold 4, exhale mouth 8 (“held”). Repeat x3 to create pause and aligned action. Identity reclamation is the crux. When women realign with values, work rhythms, relationships, and boundaries change—some things stay, some exit. Allison's BONKERS: Brave questions; Open to research; Non-conforming when needed; Kick-ass self-belief (e.g., “I am enough”); Emotional honesty; Resilience; Self-advocacy as the throughline. Be the CEO of your body: bring questions, ask “yeah, but how does this apply to me?”, review data, and decide collaboratively with clinicians. Mindset practices that compound: daily meditation, honest journaling, coaching/mentorship, and values-based choices that ripple outward to family and teams. Healing isn't perfection—it's consistent returns to breath, boundaries, and belonging. Connect with the guests   Valerie Pedigo- Renewed Spirit Adventures — Website: www.renewedspiritadventures.comJoin the free Sisterhood Circle at Renewed Spirit AdventuresSocial Media: Connect via Valerie's website links   Allison Pazuk-  Website: https://allisonpazuk.com/ - personal site with book, blog, newsletter     Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, mental health concern, medications, supplements, diet, or exercise. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard here. Reliance on any information provided in this episode is solely at your own risk. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.   This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:• Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

We have a special episode replay that deserves special attention today. We'll discuss how to adapt to rapid changes in the world, which can save your career.Today I brought on Fawn Germer, a four-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and best-selling author of nine books including an Oprah book.Fawn is a global keynote speaker who has presented to more than 80 Fortune 500 companies. For her new book, Coming Back!, this four-time, Pulitzer-nominated journalist interviewed more than 300 CEOs, senior executives, professors, workplace consultants and professionals to find out why so many professionals sputter out mid-career and how to keep their careers alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Eve Maler, founder and CEO of Venn Factory joins host Jim McDonald. They discuss the significance of identity in the corporate world; detailing Eve's new book aimed at educating CEOs on the importance of treating identity as a strategic asset rather than mere infrastructure. They explore concepts like the evolving role of identity in security, the increasing risks posed by AI and cybersecurity threats, and the potential for organizational paralysis without proper identity management. Eve emphasizes the need for cross-functional focus and strategic ownership of identity functions within companies. The episode concludes with insights into public speaking and preparation, providing listeners with practical advice and industry insights.Connect with Eve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evemaler/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:32 The Story Behind 'Venn Factory'02:09 Eve Maler's Book for CEOs04:42 The Importance of Digital Identity10:53 AI and Its Impact on Executives17:25 Organizational Challenges in Identity Management23:49 The Role of Identity in Organizations24:44 Escaping Organizational Paralysis25:08 Valuing Identities in the Digital Age28:13 B2B Identity Dynamics35:21 The Rise of Identity Security42:32 Public Speaking Tips and Lighter NotesConnect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com

What an incredible treat for the Device Nation audience today, a conversation with world-renowned Surgeon Dr. C. Lowry Barnes AND world-renowned Author, Dr. Henry Cloud!First up on deck, Dr. Henry Cloud, an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills and culture.And what a closer, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. C. Lowry Barnes, widely recognized as one of the foremost joint replacement experts in the world!  Dr. Barnes has made substantial contributions to research focused on the hip and knee, having published more than 350 peer-reviewed articles and lectures nationally and internationally on total joint replacement surgery.  He holds 7 patents for orthopaedic surgery devices and implants, and established the HipKnee Arkansas Foundation, a non-profit research foundation and motion detection laboratory to further study patients with arthritis.As a national and international thought leader in hip and knee replacement, Dr. Barnes has held numerous leadership roles in professional societies, including recently serving as the President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He has also served as President of the Society for Arthritic Joint Surgery, the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, the Southern Orthopaedic Association, and the Arkansas Orthopaedic Society.He is also actively involved in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, (AAOS) Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, and the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty. He is also a member of The Knee Society and The Hip Society, and has served on the editorial boards of many scientific journals. Dr. Lowry Barnes: https://uamshealth.com/provider/c-lowry-barnes/Dr. Barnes Golf Lab: https://a.co/d/2cFRKZ4Dr. Barnes Medial Pivot Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883540325002335Dr. Henry Cloud: https://www.drcloud.com/Order "Trust" here: https://a.co/d/2cFRKZ4Dr. Cloud Knee Story: https://news.uams.edu/2020/09/02/henrycloud/Support the show

Anna María Chávez, President and CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation, shares an inspiring look into how one of America's leading statewide community foundations is redefining philanthropy, partnership and social impact in Arizona and beyond. In this powerful conversation, Anna María discusses how the Arizona Community Foundation brings together individuals, corporations and nonprofits to drive meaningful change in education, affordable housing and environmental innovation. She explains how philanthropy can start as early as childhood and how anyone, from Girl Scouts to global CEOs, can play a role in building stronger, more equitable communities. Listeners will gain insights into: The unique statewide model of the Arizona Community Foundation and its $1.6B in managed assets. Why community foundations serve as neutral conveners that unite government, business and civil society. Arizona's role as a living laboratory for environmental innovation. How bold, risk-taking philanthropy can unlock catalytic solutions to complex social challenges. Anna María also reflects on her own remarkable journey and why she believes the future of philanthropy lies in creativity, collaboration and community-driven leadership. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.  

Today on Window Treatments for Profit If you're scaling your window treatment business past $2 million or if you're on your way there, it's time to get serious about how you're building. In this episode, LuAnn breaks down the two proven business models that successful window treatment CEOs use to scale profitably. One focuses on high volume and broad reach. The other on depth, high margins, and fewer clients. Both models work. Both can generate millions. But the key is knowing which one you are building and aligning every decision around it. If you're feeling stretched thin, wondering where the profit is, or just starting to grow and want to build with clarity, this episode will give you the framework—and the focus—you need. Our Favorite Links ⁠Windowworksnj.com⁠ ⁠Exciting Windows⁠ What's new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025⁠ ⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠ ⁠https://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠ Purchase LuAnn's Books Here: Book 1: ⁠The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action⁠ Audiobook: ⁠The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action⁠ Book 2: ⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts⁠Book 3: ⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's ⁠Website⁠ LuAnn's ⁠Blog⁠ Like Us: ⁠Facebook⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠Twitter⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠Podcast⁠

How Tatyana Kim went from working as an English teacher to running Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, and being Russia's richest woman. Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack piece together how Tatyana Kim built Wildberries into one of Russia's leading online clothing retailers, before expanding into electronics, household goods and food. In 2024 Kim and Wildberries hit the headlines when armed men arrived at her offices, resulting in the fatal shooting of two security guards. Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast that explores the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics and success. There are leaders who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and in high street fashion. From iconic celebrities and CEOs to titans of technology, the podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, economics, ambition and moral responsibility, before asking the audience to decide if they are good, bad, or just billionaires.To contact the team, email goodbadbillionaire@bbc.com or send a text or WhatsApp to +1 (917) 686-1176. Find out more about the show and read our privacy notice at www.bbcworldservice.com/goodbadbillionaire.

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Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What do you do when your career takes an unexpected left turn? And how do you know when it's time to stop hustling like a freelancer and start leading like a CEO? Today's featured guest found herself in that situation and made the bold choice to go from career misstep to becoming an agency owner. She'll dive into what it really takes to go from a one-woman shop with dial-up internet to leading a team with vision, systems, and staying power. From handwritten letters with a 15% close rate to breaking free from client dependency and leveraging AI without losing the human touch, she shares the hard-earned lessons every agency owner needs to hear. Kriston Sellier is the President and Founder of Id8, a specialized branding agency based in Atlanta. With more than 25 years in the business, she's built a reputation for helping food, beverage, and manufacturing brands stand out and thrive. Kriston is passionate about research-driven branding, cultivating strong communities, and proving that the human side of leadership is just as critical as the strategy. In this episode, we'll discuss:                                    Starting over after being fired. Outgrowing freelance mode. What do agency owners need to grow? Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Thriving in the Agency World After Being Fired Kriston didn't step into agency ownership with a clean, corporate plan. She was fired. After leaving IBM to co-found an agency, she found herself pushed out after a handshake deal gone wrong. At 20-something, she was suddenly unemployed and staring down two options: get another job or finally chase her dream of starting her own shop. It wasn't easy, but that leap turned out to be the right one. Starting out with no clients, she set a modest goal of making $35,000 in her first year. Instead, she closed out her first nine months with $90,000. That was the moment she knew she wasn't just freelancing; she was building something real. From Cold Calls to Handwritten Letters: Building the First Client Base Kriston started with just a basement office and dial-up internet. Since this was the 90s, if her husband picked up the phone line upstairs it would disconnect the whole system. She started out making cold calls to every food and beverage brand in the Yellow Pages. Additionally, she also sent handwritten letters pitching her services, yielding an impressive 15% close rate. In today's digital-first world, that kind of return sounds impossible, but back then it got her first wave of clients. It's a reminder that persistence and a personal touch can cut through the noise, even if the tools have changed. Outgrowing Freelance Mode and Thinking Like a CEO Like many agency owners, Kriston spent the early years acting more like a freelancer than a CEO. That all changed in 2006 when one client made up 75% of her business. The sleepless nights and anxiety from being handcuffed to a single account forced her to rethink everything. A colleague recommended working with a business consultant, so Kriston hired one and for four years, she worked with a full-time consultant who helped her transition from operator to CEO. That shift meant putting systems in place, committing to sales, and most importantly, diversifying her client base. Within the first year of working with her consultant, she added 25 new clients and broke free from the one-client trap. What Agency CEOs Need to Grow? Kriston strongly believes that CEOs should surround themselves with subject matter experts. Every agency owner needs a good advisory board that tells them the truths they doesn't necessarily want to hear, which is why she recommends relying on financial, HR, and sales consultants that can help you look at things from a different perspective. Regarding her role as CEO, Kriston definitely sees herself as more of a coach than a manager. For her, leadership is about helping team members uncover the real issues behind their challenges and guiding them to their own solutions. Likewise, the best team members are those who show they're coachable and open to feedback. She doesn't see failure as the end of the road but as a symptom of something deeper. Her job is to help her team ask the right questions, recognize the root cause, and take ownership of the fix. That shift from micromanaging tasks to coaching outcomes not only freed her up as a leader but also empowered her team to make better decisions without her constant oversight. AI, Research, and the Future of Agencies Running a research-based agency, Kriston is a big fan of Perplexity, a research-focused AI she uses 20–40 times a day for everything from writing stronger emails to analyzing massive datasets. But she's quick to point out that AI isn't a replacement for agencies—it's an enhancer. Where some fear AI will eliminate agency work, Kriston agrees that companies will still want experts to navigate the complexity and not DIY everything themselves. Clients may use AI for certain tasks, but they'll still rely on agencies for strategy, creativity, and execution.. AI + human expertise is the winning formula. And with large organizations outsourcing more marketing again, Kriston believes the future is bright for agencies that bring innovation, research, and personal connection to the table. Cooperation Over Competition Kriston wants agency owners to stop treating each other like competitors and start seeing each other as collaborators. She believes the industry's future depends on agency owners being open, honest, and willing to share both wins and lessons learned. Most agency owners see every other shop as a threat when they're starting out, fearful of competition instead of open to collaboration. At some point, however, through masterminds and peer groups, they come to realize the real growth comes when owners start to build community and create strategic partnerships. For Kriston, it all comes back to community, the same mission she set when she started ID8 decades ago. Build the community, and the business will follow. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

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What if the world didn't reward the best ideas — but the best-packaged ones? That's the question at the heart of this conversation between Bill Sherman and Gavin McMahon, CEO of fassforward and author of Story Business. Once an engineer designing submarines, Gavin discovered that technical brilliance alone doesn't move ideas forward — storytelling does. Now, he helps leaders use story as a tool for influence, clarity, and change. In this episode, Bill and Gavin explore why ideas don't speak for themselves — and how story gives them a voice. They unpack the idea of “storytelling power” versus organizational power, and why leaders who can't tell stories struggle to inspire action. Gavin defines story as “information wrapped in emotion for commercial purpose” — a deceptively simple definition that can transform the way you present ideas. They also dive into Gavin's concept of “grandma language,” the art of making complex ideas accessible without losing credibility. Using examples from CEOs and real-world leaders, Gavin shows how mixing simple and sophisticated language helps ideas stick — even in high-stakes environments like cybersecurity or strategy. You'll also hear about the seven-year journey of writing Story Business — how Gavin refined his thinking, wrestled with simplicity, and learned that clarity comes only after doing the hard work of distillation. Along the way, he and Bill reflect on humility in communication, the creative joy of writing, and why being “nicer to people” may be the best advice for every thought leader. If you've ever struggled to make your ideas land — this conversation will show you how story turns insight into impact. Three Key Takeaways: • The Best Idea Doesn't Win — The Best-Packaged One Does. Gavin argues that success isn't about having the smartest idea, but the clearest, most emotionally resonant one. Storytelling gives ideas power, helping them stand out and gain traction in organizations that aren't true meritocracies. • “Grandma Language” Makes Ideas Stick. Gavin introduces the concept of blending “credibility language” (expert terminology) with “grandma language” (simple, human words). The balance builds trust and accessibility — a must for leaders trying to communicate complex ideas to busy or distracted audiences. • Simplicity Is Earned Through Hard Work. Writing Story Business taught Gavin that true simplicity comes only after deep thought and refinement. As he tells Bill, people make ideas complicated because they haven't finished thinking them through — and clarity is proof of mastery. If this conversation on Story Business sparked new ways to think about how you share ideas, you'll love hearing from Michelle Mellon in Thought Leadership and Storytelling. She dives deep into how narrative builds trust, shapes perception, and turns expertise into connection. Listen next: Thought Leadership and Storytelling with Michelle Mellon — and discover how to make your stories resonate long after the meeting ends.

Check the self-paced AI Business Transformation course - https://multiplai.ai/self-paced-online-course/Are we witnessing an AI boom… or teetering on the edge of a bubble?The week's AI headlines were nothing short of seismic - from OpenAI's Dev Day domination and Anthropic's big-league partnerships, to eyebrow-raising corporate debt moves that scream dot-com déjà vu.In this weekend update, host Isar Meitis pulls no punches breaking down what's hype, what's real, and what it all means for business leaders navigating the AI revolution. From Dev Day's tool-heavy drops to strategic plays that could define (or destroy) entire industries, this is your one-stop download of the must-know stories in AI.Recommendation: If you want to outpace competitors in an AI-powered future, listen to this full breakdown. Understand the tools, spot the red flags, and make better strategic bets.In this session, you'll discover:The real implications of OpenAI's Dev Day announcements and why their new “apps” might replace the browserWhy Anthropic's IBM + Deloitte partnerships matter more than press releases suggestWhether OpenAI's partnership with AMD is genius strategy or dangerous bubble-fuelThe growing chorus of experts warning: AI may be overhyped and the subtle signs of an investment bubbleWhat business leaders are really thinking: 79% of CEOs are confident, but also bracing for AI's organizational whiplashWhy workforce transformation is about upskilling, not just automation and what KPMG's CEO Outlook survey just confirmedWho's likely to win the AI agent wars and what this means for tools like Zapier, Make, and N8NWhy the workforce shrinkage from retiring boomers could change the narrative around job loss and AIThe productivity paradox: why businesses see huge ROI from AI, but the job market isn't catching up… yet

This episode challenges C-suite leaders to rethink what makes a keynote matter. In a room full of CEOs with the same wins and losses, the only thing that cuts through is raw honesty and legacy-driven leadership.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, DiscordFree Leadership Resources: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yOfficial 7 Minute Leadership MerchGrab exclusive gear and more: linktr.ee/paulfalavolitoPartners & DiscountsFlying Eyes Optics – Best aviator sunglasses on the marketGet 10% off with code: PFAVShop now: flyingeyesoptics.comGatsby Shoes – Dress sneakers built for leaders on the moveUse my affiliate link for 10% off: Gatsby ShoesSubscribe & Listen to My Podcasts:The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast1 PAPA FOXTROT – General Aviation PodcastThe DailyPfav

Send us a textWhat if your greatest contribution to the world lies in the space where joy meets mastery?In this transformative episode of HypeWomen, Sarona Wolter sits down with legendary psychologist, author, and coach Gay Hendricks—whose work has shaped the lives of CEOs like Michael Dell and earned him a seat on Oprah's stage. With over 60 books to his name, including the groundbreaking The Big Leap and The Genius Zone, Gay shares how to break free from self-imposed limits and step into the zone where your deepest purpose lives.

Working In Slippers: Virtual Companies and the New NormalWhile many CEOs drag employees back to expensive offices, visionary leaders are building the future: fully remote companies that outperform, outcompete, and out-hire their competition.Ken Taylor helped scale a startup from three people to a multi-million dollar operation, all without ever renting office space. In Working in Slippers, he reveals how most fully remote companies gain lasting advantages over traditional businesses.With practical examples and stories from his own experience, Taylor demonstrates how remote work enables companies to become more profitable and productive while enhancing employee quality of life and reducing turnover.The book explores the full spectrum of remote work:Hiring and managing top remote talentCreating a high-performance remote company cultureIdentifying the financial, legal, and operational advantages of remote workImplementing essential software, management, and operational systemsWhether you're launching a startup, scaling up, or leading enterprise teams, Working in Slippers shows you how to build a more competitive company that works for everyone, everywhere.Want to be a guest on Book 101 Review? Send Daniel Lucas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17372807971394464fea5bae3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ralph welcomes Andy Shallal of Busboys and Poets to discuss his new memoir, “A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets.” Then, Ralph speaks to business consultant and activist Bennett Freeman about why Big Business isn't standing up to the Trump Administration.Andy Shallal is an activist, artist and social entrepreneur. Mr. Shallal is the founder and proprietor of Busboys and Poets restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area, which feature prominent speakers, poets and authors and provide a venue for social and political activism. He is also co-founder of The Peace Cafe and a member of the board of trustees for The Institute for Policy Studies. He is the author of the new book A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets.I've called Andy Shallal “democracy's restaurateur”, and he really fits the bill.Ralph NaderActivism is the best antidote to depression. It's really hard to be able to sit back—and especially now with social media and everything else that's right at your fingertips, to be able to watch the little babies being snipered and their limbs being chopped up. And it just feels so, so horrific. And the only way you can really be able to make sense of it—if there's any way to make sense of it—is to continue to fight for a better world.Andy ShallalSince, of course, October 7th opened up a whole new thing for activists and really exposed in a very stark way the myth of “Western civilization,” the idea of how obvious the lies and the deceit that's been happening, and the power of the military industrial complex that we've been warned about over the years I think [a new understanding is] taking shape right now, and we're starting to understand it more and more. And as I think we are trying to free Gaza and free Palestine, at the same time I think Gaza and Palestine are freeing us to be able to understand our system better.Andy ShallalOne of the things that I find is necessary for movements to be sustained is to have joy. You've got to have opportunities for joy. You got to have opportunities for people to actually have fun together, really feel like they're part of a community. Because a lot of times, the work we do isn't—well, it's soul-sucking work, you know, and you need to have those opportunities to be able to refuel and re-energize.Andy ShallalBennett Freeman is principal of Bennett Freeman Associates, where he advises multinational corporations, international institutions, and NGOs on policy and strategy related to human rights and labour rights. Mr. Freeman was founding chair of the advisory board for Global Witness (an investigative, campaigning organisation that challenges the power of climate-wrecking companies). He was also founding trustee of the Institute for Human Rights and Business, co-founder of the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark, and co-founder of the Global Network Initiative. He served on the governing board of the Natural Resource Governance Institute, as well as the board of Oxfam America. Mr. Freeman was the lead author of “Shared Space Under Pressure: Business Support for Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders.”[Ralph,] you correctly characterize the silence and obeisance of much of corporate America (not least the tech CEOs) so far this year. I would use another pair of words as well to characterize their stance, which I think during the campaign last year in 2024 was: complacency, [and] I think the complacency now has become complicity in a dramatic, historic, democratic backsliding in the United States with the erosion of rule of law and our constitutional democracy.Bennett FreemanAt the end of the day, I'm much more interested in democratic governance based on rule of law and fair elections than I am in what corporate America has to say. But they have a stake now. And I think that those of us who have tried to promote corporate responsibility (and in Ralph's case and many others, to impose corporate accountability) have to continue this work. And we've got to engage corporate America without illusions, but with still aspirations to try to get them back to support—in a nonpartisan or bipartisan way—the fundamentals of what our country is supposed to be about.Bennett FreemanNews 10/10/25* Two polls came out this past week which reveal key data points about Americans' views on Israel. First, a Washington Post poll of American Jews, published October 6th and covering September 2-9th, shows that 61% say Israel has committed “war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza.” This nearly two-thirds majority should put the lie to the canard that American Jews monolithically support Israel's actions in Gaza. They don't. Furthermore, 39% say Israel has committed “Genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.” Some contend these numbers might be higher if the question was worded slightly differently, for example asking in the present tense whether Israel is committing genocide, rather than in the past tense. Regardless, while this result is slightly less than a majority, it certainly proves that a substantial share of American Jews do believe that Isreal is guilty of the crime of genocide. Astute politicians should take note.* Another survey that shrewd pols should consider is the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project (IMEU) poll released October 3rd. In this poll, 43% of respondents identified “U.S. foreign policy and relations with Israel” as an issue that will play a role in their 2026 Democratic primary vote. As for more ambitious Democrats, 71% said they would be more likely to vote for “A candidate for president who voted to withhold weapons to Israel,” compared to just 10% who said the same about “A candidate who voted against withholding weapons to Israel.” The numbers are cut and dried.* Last week, CBS confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “directly approved military operations on two vessels,” in the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. According to this report, Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces to “[launch] drones from a submarine and [drop] incendiary devices onto the boats that were moored outside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said.” As this report notes, “Under international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict, the use of incendiary weapons against a civilian population or civilian objects is prohibited in all circumstances.” Put simply, this attack amounted to a war crime. In a statement, the Global Sumud Flotilla wrote “Confirmation of Israeli involvement…simply lay[s] bare a pattern of arrogance and impunity so grotesque that it cannot escape eventual reckoning.” The flotilla was intercepted off the coast of Gaza last week and over 400 activists were detained in Israeli custody. Many have alleged mistreatment, with Turkish activist Ersin Çelik claiming guards “dragged [Greta Thunberg] by her hair before our eyes, beat her, and forced her to kiss the Israeli flag.”* Unfortunately, this is the last news critical of Israel we can expect to see from CBS for a long time. On October 6th, CNN reported that Paramount will officially acquire The Free Press for $150 million and appoint its founder, Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief of CBS News. This position was created specifically for Weiss. According to Paramount, in this role, Weiss will “shape editorial priorities, champion core values across platforms, and lead innovation in how the organization reports and delivers the news.” In an interview with Democracy Now!, journalist David Klion of the Nation and Jewish Currents, said Weiss, “has presented herself as a champion of free speech…But in reality, she has a 20-year history of suppressing speech that she finds objectionable, especially when it's speech championing the rights of Palestinians and criticizing the state of Israel.”* Meanwhile in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum called for the immediate repatriation of the six Mexican nationals among the Gaza aid flotilla participants following their detention by Israeli forces, per Mexico News Daily. Following a speech by the Mexican president, the foreign ministry wrote that Mexican Embassy officials had gone to Ashdod, where the activists were being held, to “directly verify the conditions on the ground, request consular access, and ensure that … [the] safety and integrity [of the Mexicans] is respected, in accordance with applicable international law.” Notably, President Trump has made no such moves to publicly demand the return of, or even lawful treatment of, the Americans on board these vessels. Perhaps this is a contributing factor to Sheinbaum's stunning 78% approval in a recent El País poll, which shows her not just overwhelmingly popular among her own party's base but even among those registered to competing parties. According to this poll, 73% of PAN members, 72% of PRI members, 70% of MC members, and 59% of voters with no party preference approve of her performance in office. These numbers are frankly unimaginable in America, but so are the achievements Sheinbaum has delivered in her short time in power.* Turning to Congress, Representatives Mark Pocan, Pramila Jayapal and Jared Huffman have authored a letter expressing “grave concerns,” regarding President Trump's executive order designating “Antifa” as a Domestic Terrorist Organization, calling for the order and accompanying memorandum, known as NSPM-7 to be “immediately rescinded,” according to the related press release. In the letter, the members warn “the sweeping language and broad authority in these directives pose serious constitutional, statutory, and civil liberties risks, especially if used to target political dissent, protest, or ideological speech.” The members also note that the memo “characterizes ‘anti-capitalism' as a hallmark of violent behavior without explaining the term…[allowing] officials to potentially treat Americans as domestic terrorists for something as routine as organizing a local boycott or operating an employee-owned business.” Perhaps most critically, they write “These actions are illegal, and…We stand ready to take legislative action should you fail,” to rescind the order.* In St. Louis, former Congresswoman Cori Bush is running to take back her seat. Bush, who came to prominence as an activist during the 2014 Ferguson protests and eventually primaried 10-term incumbent Congressman Lacy Clay, was ousted in a close 2024 primary by prosecutor Wesley Bell. According to POLITICO, Bell received $8 million dollars from AIPAC during that campaign; the pro-Israel PAC had identified Bush, along with former Congressman Jamaal Bowman, as key targets because of their pro-Palestine positions.* Of course, for the time being, Congressional deadlock is keeping the federal government in a shutdown. One symptom of this shutdown surfaced in Los Angeles this week, when dozens of flights into and out of Hollywood Burbank Airport were delayed or canceled because its air traffic control tower was temporarily unstaffed, the LA Times reports. Staffing shortages also caused delays at Newark Liberty International Airport, Denver International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. This report added that the Federal Aviation Administration “warned of more disruption at airports due to staff shortages as a result of the government shutdown.” Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said in a joint press conference with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, “We need to bring this shutdown to a close, so that the [FAA] and the committed aviation safety professionals can put this distraction behind us and completely focus on their vital work…We do not have the luxury of time.”* More troubling signs are emerging in the economy as well. For months now, analysts have warned that the U.S. is not just on the brink of a recession, but rather already in one – it is just being masked by the massive speculative bubble of AI. Back in August, Axios reported that “excitement over artificial intelligence…is clouding recessionary signals in more cyclical corners of the market,” citing longer lengths of unemployment and slower hiring. Now, the AI bubble is reaching epic proportions. According to the Financial Times, “AI spending by companies now accounts for a 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year,” while the Financial Post reports AI companies have accounted for 80 per cent of the gains in U.S. stocks so far in 2025. Given the market's reliance on AI speculation, the economic damage if that bubble bursts whilst the economy is on such unstable footing could be catastrophic.* Finally, for some good news, a new California law is aiming to regulate the noise level of advertisements on streaming services. The Guardian reports the new legislation, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, “forces the powerful streaming platforms to comply with existing regulations that have barred television broadcasters from bombarding the eardrums of viewers with overly loud commercials since 2010.” According to this story, the bill was sponsored by State Senator Tom Umberg, whose newborn child was consistently awoken by overloud ads. As the Guardian notes, “Since so many of the streaming platforms are based in California, the new state bill could set a national standard and lower volumes across the country.” Rest assured industry will strike back at this law somehow, but it remains to be seen how they will argue for their right to blast ads at consumers at outrageous volumes.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Carolyn Dewar shares insights from top CEOs on how to master each season of your leadership career.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to avoid the nearly universal blind spot of leaders 2) How
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