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Selby Bush Lilley is a master of her craft and a corporate mom who works. This episode runs the full spectrum of what it means to be a mom who works at a high pressure job-- especially as a woman who never expected to be a mom who works! Listen in. You can find Selby on Instagram at @SelbyBushLilleySelby Bush Lilley is a global external affairs leader with more than 18 years of experience managing government affairs, community relations and communications strategy throughout the energy and resources industries.Selby serves as the Regional Vice President of External Affairs and Communications for Sempra Infrastructure, a leading North American energy infrastructure company.Prior to joining Sempra Infrastructure, Selby served as the Head of Corporate Affairs - Petroleum for BHP, a global top 50 company by market cap. In this role, Selby led the government and community relations teams that supported BHP's Petroleum assets across the globe – including Australia, Mexico, Canada, the United States, and Trinidad and Tobago.Prior to joining BHP, Selby spent nine years managing state government affairs for the largest gas pipeline in the US at Williams. In this capacity she managed the political strategy and execution for more than $7B in infrastructure expansion projects. Before joining the private sector, Selby served on the legislative staff of United States Senator Tom Coburn from Oklahoma and worked on the Republican National Committee's “Victory 2008” campaign as a State Communications Director.Selby also serves as an adjunct faculty member at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.Selby holds a Bachelors of Arts in Communications from Cameron University and a Master's of Professional Studies from The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.  Selby serves on the Board of Directors for The Women's Home in Houston, Texas and is an active member of Impact 100 Wichita Falls. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Houston and has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations including The National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy, The Immunization Partnership and the Junior League of Houston. Selby was named as one of Oil and Gas Investor Magazines “40 Under Forty” in 2020 and was awarded the Arkansas Traveler Award in 2008 by then Governor John Beebe, in recognition of her commitment to community service.Selby resides in Wichita Falls, Texas with her husband Dave Lilley and their two year old son, Conrad.

Often I tell you about guests I first met at the podcast event known as Podapalooza. This time we have another such guest. He is Jessper Maquindang. He tells us that, although he doesn't remember the event, his mother tells him that at the age of five he told her that when he grew up he wanted to be a leader. He tells us that he always had a fascination for leaders and the study of leadership. When he attended USC he attained an Executive Master's degree in leadership. Jessper was born and raised in California and lives in the state today.   Since graduating he has experienced observing and working in large and small companies. A number of years ago he formed his own consulting company, FamiLEAD  Management Consulting.   During our episode Jessper and I talk a great deal about leadership. He describes what makes a good leader in today's corporate and thriving world. His observations and lessons are quite poignant and I would say relevant to all of us. Jessper discusses how leadership has evolved and how today good leaders consciously work to build solid teams and spend much less time bossing people around and flaunting their power.   Another fact about Jessper is that he grew up with Asthma. Even so, he worked through the condition and today has run a number of full marathons. He also loves to travel and has visited all fifty states in the U.S.   Clearly Jessper is quite unstoppable and as you listen to our conversation he will tell you how you can become more unstoppable too.       About the Guest:   Jessper Maquindang, a seasoned leader with a rich experience spanning over 12 years, is the owner of FamiLEAD Management Consulting, helping leaders and managers build effective teams. His leadership journey is marked by his commitment to fostering workplace cultures that champion collaboration and innovation. Driven by a passion for creative brainstorming and continuous improvement, Jessper is always on the lookout for fresh ideas and novel approaches.   As an alumnus of the University of Southern California, Jessper holds an Executive Master's Degree in Leadership.  His leadership impact has been recognized with the “40 Under Forty” award in Santa Clarita Valley, a testament to his significant contributions to the community.   Jessper's influence extends beyond his immediate professional sphere. Jessper has served on the executive board of JCI USA (Junior Chamber International, USA), a national organization dedicated to providing leadership development opportunities for young people. He continues to guide future leaders as a mentor at his alma mater, the University of Southern California. Jessper has also served on the boards of an advanced Toastmasters club and the Southern California chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA SoCal).   When he's not leading teams or coaching leaders, Jessper immerses himself in training for marathons, delving into business books, and traveling around the country. In spite of growing up with asthma, Jessper has become a 15-time marathon runner. His story is one of passion, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.   Ways to connect with Jessper:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmaquindang Website: https://www.famileadconsulting.com Jessper's personal story: https://signalscv.com/2024/07/once-an-asthma-victim-now-a-marathon-runner/   About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! 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The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, a pleasant hello to you, wherever you happen to be today. Welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected, which is more fun. Meet I am your host. Mike Hingson, we're really glad that you're here with us today and today, well, we're going to what, what has to be a California podcast, because our guest jes Jessper Maquindang is from California. He's a USC graduate. So was my wife. He lives in Santa Clarita, so he's over the mountains from where we live. He has degrees in leadership. He's a marathon runner, and that, after a story that he'll tell you in just a little bit growing up, had some challenges regarding that, but nevertheless, he is here, and we're here, and we're glad that all of you are here with us. So Jessper, welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're really glad you're here. Michael,   Jessper Maquindang ** 02:22 thank you for having me. I'm excited to join you today. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 02:26 glad you're really here. Well, why don't we start by you telling us a little bit about kind of the early Jessper growing up and all that sort of thing. Absolutely,   Jessper Maquindang ** 02:34 it starts with a memory, and a memory from my mother, and she shared it a few years ago, and I myself don't remember that memory myself, but she told me when I was about five or six, I went up to her and said, When I grow up, I want to be a leader. When I grow up, I want to be a leader. Now, when you think about it, it sounds really neat for a five or six year old to want to be a leader when they grow up, but when you reflect deeply, what does a five or six year old know about leadership? It's such an advanced topic for someone that age, I might as well said mom, when I grow up, I want to study microeconomics, but that was my journey. I don't remember that memory, but she had shared it with me a few years ago, but I realized over the years, various leadership opportunities just fell into my lap. I remember at a young age, serving the community, volunteering that was ingrained within me so supporting nonprofits as I grew older. When I went to college, I was involved in extracurricular activities such as student government and new student orientation. And after I graduated, I landed in a travel company where I was promoted to a supervisory role, where I did get first hand experience in leading a team. And then over the years, I was just so inspired by what I did, I went back to school, went to USC for my Executive Master's degree in leadership, learn more about those best practices in the field. And after I graduated, I landed in a fortune 500 management development program where I had the opportunity to get a peek of what the operations look like for a larger company, and I can take those insights and pretty much share them anywhere. But overall, just looking at my background and the experiences that I've gained over the years, I've come to learn that leadership is really that opportunity to learn and grow from your experiences and share that experience with others. So I would say that's the early journey of the younger Jasper McCune,   Michael Hingson ** 04:50 well, certainly relevant by any standard. I I love talking about leadership. I've been very deeply involved. With it most of my life, starting in sales and then sales management and owning my own company and being a senior manager for other companies as well. And one of the things that I love to say is and I've read about leaders, and I've read books about leadership and studied them and so on, but I love to say that I have learned more about leadership and teamwork and trust and motivation from working with eight guide dogs than I've ever learned from Ken Blanchard and Tony Robbins and all those folks, because it becomes very personal and the additional challenge that someone like I have is that I work with and build a team with someone who doesn't speak the same language I do. And we have to learn to communicate, and we have to learn to build trust. The value is and the the wonderful part of it is working with dogs, they're more open to trust than we tend to be, and so I can see how to develop a trusting relationship and then make it happen. Dogs love unconditionally, I do believe that, but they don't trust unconditionally. And I was even asked yesterday, how long does it take to really develop a good, strong relationship with your guide dogs? And I'd say it takes a good year to truly develop the seamless, teaming relationship that one wants, and it takes a lot of work. So I stand by I learn more from dogs than I have from other sources. Michael, that   Jessper Maquindang ** 06:40 is such an interesting insight. I didn't even think about the leadership connection between dog and humans, and when you brought that up, that gave me another perspective to think about.   Michael Hingson ** 06:52 And well, the the issue is that the purpose of a guide dog is to make sure that we walk safely. It's my job to know where to go and how to get there. So we each have a job to do, and our jobs, although they interrelate, are different, and so someone has to be the leader of the team. And dogs really want us to be the leaders. They look to us. They recognize that value when we carry it out. Well, it works in a wonderful way. So for me, working with a guide dog and developing that relationship means that I need to be confident and tell the dog what I want the dog to do, like turn left, right, go forward, or whatever, and also recognize that the dog has some authority to do things such as, let's say we're at a street corner and I suddenly tell the dog to go forward, and the dog doesn't go. I need to respect the fact that there's probably a reason that the dog didn't go. That is to say, very rarely do guide dogs really get distracted. And when they do get distracted, I mean, if a bird flies right in front of their nose, they're going to see it, but I can tell that, and I know what's happening. But primarily, when a dog doesn't do what I expect it to do, it's because of a service called Intelligent Disobedience. That is to say, the dog has the authority not to do what I want if it feels it's going to put us in danger. So I'm at the street corner and I tell the dog to go forward, and the dog won't go probably today, that is because there's a quiet car or hybrid vehicle coming down the road, and I don't hear it, but the dog sees it, and the dog going, on, I'm not going to get out there and get either of us hit, and they have the authority to do that. So as I said, we each have a job to do in the process, and we have to carry out those those processes well. And the dog looks to Me for guidance, to know when it's doing its job well. And likewise, I have to observe the dog communicate with the dog when the dog's not feeling well, or feeling unhappy, or whatever. I'm the one that has to interpret that and act as the team leader, the confess II, the spiritual guide, if you will, for the for the team, and so many other things. And there is also so much to learn from working with dogs like dogs don't do, what if, when a dog works or does whatever it does, is doing it in the moment. So dogs don't do a lot of what if, hence, they don't tend to have the same kind of fears that we do, because we What if everything, and we never seem to learn how to be introspective and recognize that we should really only worry about the things that we can control and stop worrying about everything else, because it's not going to do us any good. And so we worry about everything. And we develop so many fears that really are a problem. I talk about that in the new book that's that I've written, called Live like a guide dog. It's all about learning to control fear, but it's about the lessons I learned in that regard from eight dogs. And it is fascinating. Yeah, there's a lot to learn from dogs, if we would, but try   Jessper Maquindang ** 10:21 very great insight and leadership well, so you wanted   Michael Hingson ** 10:25 to be a leader from five or six years old, and you obviously did things to kind of make that happen or get attracted to it. So tell me about when you went to USC or your college days, and how did leadership interact or become a part of what you did there? That's   Jessper Maquindang ** 10:46 right. So when I went to USC, I wanted to learn more about the field, because when I was a supervisor at my first job, I had the opportunity to really learn what works and what doesn't work, and I wanted to expand on that. And when I was at USC, we were reading books from such great authors like Marshall Goldsmith, other sources that give us another perspective of what leadership really means. And in today's world, we've moved on from traditional leadership, where you see a manager being very demanding and showing high levels of authority. We want to moved on to that today, leadership is more about empathy and really supporting the growth and development of the people that work for you, the people that report to you. It's all about making sure as a team, we're all working together to achieve our goals, instead of having one person send their demands and expect everyone to follow those days are not effective today and as we move forward into the future, what I've learned about leadership, and especially at USC, leadership, is being more adaptable and supportive with the people that we work with.   Michael Hingson ** 12:12 How many leaders or what kind of percentage of people do you think really understand that, as opposed to being a boss and continuing to just try to exert their authority. Based   Jessper Maquindang ** 12:25 on my experience, I would say more and more people are embracing this new form of leadership where we are supportive, there are still leaders and managers that are attracted to their power. They're not effective as they could be. But on the other hand, the leaders who are embracing this constructive form of leadership where other people are getting the opportunity to share their voices, they're getting better results compared to managers who are showing off their authority and being bossy and stepping on the foot of other people and not really giving them a voice. So I would say there are more people who are embracing more adaptable and supportive form of leadership.   Michael Hingson ** 13:13 What are some of the basic characteristics that you would define that exist in leaders today, what makes you a leader?   Jessper Maquindang ** 13:23 So with leadership, there are four Super skills that make a leader effective, and the four Super skills are public speaking, public listening, private speaking and private listening. So for public speaking, it's what we do know about people going up on stage, not literally, but they can be in front of the boardroom at a meeting and really sharing the direction of where everyone needs to go. I know there are some people who are nervous about the idea of public speaking. You don't have to necessarily like it. You don't have to Love Public Speaking. You can even despise it. But as a leader, it does get to a point where other people look up to you to display and promote the vision and direction of where the team is going, and that's where people will depend on you as a leader to really express that direction, and the next one is public listening, and that is where a leader has the courage to step aside and give other people the stage, and again, not the literal stage, but they could be At the office in front of everyone else or along the same table, but the idea behind public listening is to give your team members the opportunity to share their voice, share their perspectives, share their thoughts. Because when it comes to leadership, the leader does not. Really have to be the only one throwing all those ideas out there and perspectives demands. It's important to give other people that opportunity to really share what's on their mind. And then next is private speaking. And for that, I know, when people hear private speaking, does that mean a leader hides in the corner and start talking? Starts talking to themselves? No, not necessarily. What private speaking means to me is it's a phrase I use for coaching and mentoring, those one on one conversations with your employers, with your team members, with your staff. I call it private speaking because those conversations should be held in private. Whatever you and your team member shares with you, for example, it's it wouldn't be fair to say, oh, everyone did you? Did you know what Michael told me today? He said, this, this and this, again, when it comes to coaching and mentoring, you want to respect the privacy of those conversations, because your employees will share information that you would not get publicly. And lastly, it is private listening, and for this, a leader is really spending the time to discover their capabilities from within. So for some people, that comes in the form of meditation, where they're really being in the moment, present and just listening to the voice within themselves, also an effective way for private listening to occur and learn more about yourself is to take leadership development assistance, where you are seeing firsthand the strengths and the areas that you can work on, giving you the opportunity to really reflect and see how you can be a more effective leader. So the four Super skills of an effective leader is public speaking, public listening, private speaking and private listening.   Michael Hingson ** 16:56 I like the way you put all of that, and I like especially when you're talking about private listening, meditating, and really stepping back and becoming more self, analytical and introspective. That's something that we talk about a lot in live like a guide dog, because you will develop your mind. I guess the best way to put is heal developing your mind if you use it, and one of the best ways to use it is to look at what you do. Look at yourself. I encourage people at the end of the day to take a step back and look at what happened today, and look at what worked what didn't work. Don't ever regard something as a failure. It's a learning experience. But I think we gotta get away from negativity. For years, I used to use the term, I'm my own worst critic, and I realized literally, just over the last year, wrong thing to say, I'm my own best teacher, because I'm the only one who can really teach me. Other people can give me information, but I'm the one that has to internalize it. And so the fact is that I would rather look at it from a positive standpoint. That is, I'm my own best teacher than anything else, and I should look at everything that happens during the day to see what I can learn from and even the things that went well, could I have done it even better? And look at how all of that comes together? And I think that it's it's so important that we deal with ourselves in that way, because that helps us develop a much better mindset of how to move forward in the future, and it also helps cut back on fears, because invariably, you're going to think about things like, Why was I afraid of that today? Oh, maybe I really shouldn't have been because I didn't really have any influence over that. It's just something that occurred, and people can start to learn that they don't need to fear everything that they fear.   Jessper Maquindang ** 19:06 That's right. When it comes to private listening, it's all about that self awareness and overall, over all awareness and turning problems into opportunities. So you did bring up a excellent perspective. Michael, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 19:22 we should. We should really always look at what goes on and again. We should always look for ways to hone our skills and improve ourselves, because we're the best ones at making that happen, if we're open to really listening to our inner voice that is ready to guide us anytime that we will allow it to do. So it's not a noisy voice, it's a quiet voice, but it's there if we would learn to listen to it   Jessper Maquindang ** 19:53 absolutely and when it comes to taking that moment to really reflect, you can come up with. So many ideas that you would not have discovered if you were in a rush and just moving in a fast paced world and getting lost in into it. But when you take a moment to step back, take a deep breath and really slow down, it gives you an opportunity to come up with new insights that you wouldn't have discovered otherwise,   Michael Hingson ** 20:24 yeah, and it's so important to do that, and the insights were always there, but you weren't paying attention to them. You were just running around crazy. So you do need to take the time to stop and listen and learn. And it's amazing what will happen. One of the things that that I've always felt as as a leader, my job was, and I would always tell people I hired about this, my job is to not boss you around. I hired you because I assumed that you could do the job. You can miss me, that you could do the job that I want you to do. My job is to add value to you, to help you. And what that really means is that you and I need to work to see how we blend our skills so that I can better enhance what you do, because I want you to be successful.   Jessper Maquindang ** 21:17 That's right, that reminds me of a quote that I was as I was scrolling through LinkedIn, there was a quote that I saw that you hired smart people, let them do their job, trust them to do their job. And it was something along those lines, but Right, yes,   Michael Hingson ** 21:31 but even so, you do trust them to do their job. But the other part about it is, can you help them do their job better, and that's a that's a skill that I think a lot of people still really need to learn. On both sides, I have had people who I've said that to who never really figured it out, and they weren't really great listeners at sales, and they didn't do some of the things that they needed to do to be more successful at selling, but they also weren't willing to explore how to to better themselves and send and hence, they didn't necessarily stay at the company as long as they might have. But the people who really got it and who discovered that I, for example, am very technical, I listen. I'm unique being blind in the kind of world where we were selling high tech products to Wall Street, I was was enough of a unique individual that it was worth taking me along and letting me do demonstrations and product discussions. Again, my master's degree is in physics, so I'm pretty technical anyway. But one of the fun things that happened after one of those presentations was my sales guy, who was my best sales guy, said, How come, you know, all this stuff, and I don't, and I said, Did you read the product bulletin that came out last week? Well, no, I didn't have time. I said, there you go. If you had, you might have known more than what you would have known more than you do, which doesn't necessarily, in of itself, mean that you're would be better at presenting it. I didn't say that part, but, but the reality is that it is what I knew how to do. And we fed off each other very well, and we were both able to make him more successful than he otherwise would have been, which is really what it's all about,   Jessper Maquindang ** 23:27 that's right. It reminds me of the writings from Brian Tracy, where he would remind us that the people who really take an effective approach in their learning and personal growth, those are the ones who are more likely to succeed in this world,   Michael Hingson ** 23:44 yeah, which is very true. You've got to take responsibility for and take charge of your own growth and recognize that there's always stuff to learn there. There's always stuff that somebody else knows that would be helpful for you to get to know as well. And you should never resent people just because they know something you didn't know. It's cool when you get to learn it, and then you get to use it, and probably will impress them, because then they see you using and they go, I you caught on that, huh? So it is what we have to do that we don't do nearly as much as we should.   Jessper Maquindang ** 24:26 That's right, that reminds me of the world of coaching and mentoring too. There are so many more experienced professionals in the world that when we learn from them, that gives us the opportunity to really take in their insights, and when we use their insights that'll accelerate our process in becoming more successful in our journey of Professor professional development.   Michael Hingson ** 24:49 Yeah, our leaders, or should leaders be pretty resilient people?   Jessper Maquindang ** 24:55 I believe so. Because when you think about it, in today's world of leadership, there's. Just so much going on, especially in our fast paced society. When you look at working with teams, people have different perspectives. When you look at projects, there are so many items that just go into a project, and so many moving parts. And when you look at change itself, it's disruption, interruption, you name it. It's moving in all directions. And as a leader, sometimes something somewhere can knock you off course or knock you down. But you have a choice. You can stay down and worry, but that's not very productive, or you can get back up again. And when you do get back up, you get another chance to really find ways to whatever you were working on. You can make that better. It's a much more productive process when you're when you continue to get back up and really challenge yourself to find new ways to move forward. So it is important to be resilient, because there's when you look, look at change itself and how it's just shifting so many things around. If you're not as resilient, you're not going to be able to adapt to that change. But if you continue to get back up, roll your sleeves up, you'll be in a much better position as you really find new ways to build on yourself and move forward.   Michael Hingson ** 26:26 But a resilient leader isn't someone who is so stubborn that they think that they've got the only solution. It's really getting back up and looking at what happened and then moving forward in whatever way is the most appropriate to really make progress for you as the leader and your team.   Jessper Maquindang ** 26:48 That's an excellent insight, especially when a leader is so stuck in one way, it's really going to present challenges. It reminds me of the quote we've always done it that way, if a leader sticks to that message, they're going to get lost in the past, and they're not really going to be able to adapt to the future, or at the same time, their team members might not really relate well to that leader who just sticks with one idea. Because in today's world, if you want to be more successful in the projects and the processes that you're trying to build. It really helps to get the perspectives and insights of everyone on your team, instead of that one person who's just promoting one idea. It's not going to get very far. I think   Michael Hingson ** 27:37 one of the characteristics of a good leader is also knowing when to relinquish leadership because someone else has a skill that maybe they are able to do something better than you, and you've got to allow them to help guide the team, because they've got the particular skill that's necessary to do That.   Jessper Maquindang ** 28:01 That reminds me of two things. The first thing is that leaders should not be intimidated by other people who have a skill that they're lacking. They should actually embrace that opportunity, because our skills are complimentary when we work with our teams, someone has a certain ability or skill set that when we're all working together, it's like a puzzle piece, and when all the puzzle all puzzle pieces fit together, you'll be able to solve whatever you were working on. And the second part that this reminds me of is the idea of servant leadership for a leader, gone are the days where a leader should be demanding and be the best in terms of thinking they know everything and have everything. In today's world, a leader should be in a more servant leadership role, where they're supporting the growth and development of their team members and accepting that other people have skills that they might not have, because, as I mentioned earlier, working in a team is like having different puzzle pieces, and when it all fits together, you're solving that puzzle piece faster.   Michael Hingson ** 29:17 And you know, we talked about introspection and looking at the end of the day and analyzing what goes on. The more of that that you do, and the more time, as every day as you can and should do, every time you do that, your mind muscle develops more. And the more of it you do, the faster you'll be able to do it, and the faster you'll be able to then analyze and make decisions. So that the whole idea, though, is that you've got to train yourself to do that, and that's not something that anyone can do for you, but you can certainly learn to recognize a lot of the different kinds of things that we're both talking about, and you. Can work faster and smarter if you take the time to teach yourself how to deal with all that. That's   Jessper Maquindang ** 30:07 right. And then I know one way for leaders who have implemented that idea is journaling, just that open flow of getting your thoughts on a page that really helps, because you're getting the opportunity to really look at the ideas that you're writing down, positive or negative, and once those ideas are on the page, you can reflect deeper on each item that you've written down, giving you a much better understanding of how you can really improve that process or project or task that you were working on. So journaling really does help in really building your perspective someone   Michael Hingson ** 30:50 who really does that well and who journals, or however you do it. I tend not to journal a lot, but I've got other ways of recording information. So, so I do that. But the point is, then five years later, you go back and look at some of those early journal things, and you go, Oh my gosh, look what I've learned. Or, oh my gosh, I forgot all about that. What a neat thing I got to pick that up and do that again, journaling and having a way to record and be able to look back at what your thoughts are is extremely important, and it again, adds another dimension and a lot of value to you as an effective leader,   Jessper Maquindang ** 31:36 absolutely, because when you're journaling, you're writing down a lot of the ideas that have been on your mind. And for me, I use a more free flowing type of journaling where I'm really just dumping whatever I have on my mind and just throwing it out there. Because although there are no connections at that moment over time, I realized that there are certain themes that I can connect, and start to really see where all the dots are connecting, and find certain ideas and similar similarities and maybe even contrast, but working with those ideas and seeing what I can do and how I can actually use those ideas in Some of the future projects that I'm working on. So it really helps to get your thoughts out there. When   Michael Hingson ** 32:25 I was at UC Irvine, I actually went and took a course in transcendental meditation, and one of the things that they said is, when you're meditating, you need to let your mind just flow. You don't want to write things down, because it might very well be nonsense and and so on. But at the end, you can learn and remember and then write down ideas that came to you during the time that you meditate. And the reality is that the free flowing kind of technique that you're talking about makes a lot of sense, because what you want to do is get the thoughts down. There's no such thing as a good idea or a bad idea, they're all ideas. You may find that it won't work or some idea won't work today, but that doesn't make it a bad idea, because in five years, it might just be the way to go. But if you don't write it down and you forget it, then you've lost it.   Jessper Maquindang ** 33:17 That's right, that also works with a team in the form of brainstorming, I've seen situations where someone leading the team, where another team member will share an idea, and that leader of that team will say, well, that's not really realistic. When it comes to brainstorming, it is important to let all ideas flow. You don't want to turn anyone down, because, as you said, maybe a unique idea today will be useful and valuable in the future.   Michael Hingson ** 33:45 My typical reaction when I even think that something might not be overly realistic, it means to me, somebody's thought about something and I don't really understand it. So my immediate response would be, tell me more about that. And a lot of times that request leads to insights that I never had that make for a better situation all the way around. And it turns out, the idea wasn't really such a horrible and unrealistic idea at all, but you're right being negative. That's not realistic. That's not a good way to support a team, and I think it's very important that we recognize that it's all about supporting the team. So tell me a little bit about your thoughts about unstoppable perseverance and why that helps to make a good leader. Oh, that's right, I guess that goes into a little bit resilience. But, yeah, go ahead. Similar   Jessper Maquindang ** 34:47 with resilience. It's the opportunity when you get knocked down. It's that opportunity to get back up. And for perseverance, very similar for unstoppable perseverance, for a leader to not give up in. Keep pushing through, because with the situations that I shared earlier, the teams that you work with, the projects even change itself. In today's fast paced world, it's going to push you aside and maybe push you down. But if you're going to be worried about all these changes, it's not productive. It's not going to get you anywhere. But if you continue to push through and really show your perseverance and take charge and just really push forward, you'll get much better results when you continue to have that energy to just never get knocked down.   Michael Hingson ** 35:41 Of course, taking charge also means taking charge in a in a positive way, and not in a bossy way. That's right, yeah, and that's that's really crucial,   Jessper Maquindang ** 35:51 yes. So when it comes to taking charge, it's really being proactive about growing and your well being, and really understanding what you can do better. And again, it's not about that manager having too much power when it comes to taking charge. It's about being proactive about your personal growth.   Michael Hingson ** 36:14 So kind of summing up some of this in a bit. What is the most effective style of leadership. You think the   Jessper Maquindang ** 36:21 effective style of leadership that I've learned based on my experience is servant leadership, and I've learned of two different major definitions. I like one better than the other, and I'll explain why, but the first definition that I've heard about servant leadership is putting the needs of others above yourself. And the second definition of servant leadership is serving in the sense of supporting the growth and well being of others. And what I like is that growth and well being, because when it comes to supporting other people, you don't necessarily have to lower your own priority of yourself. When it comes to servant leadership, you're part of a team. You're on the same level as everyone else. You want to share your voice, and at the same time, you don't want to be the one taking all the all the power you want to share it. And when it comes to servant leadership, you're really giving other people the opportunity to share what's on their mind and what they'd like to do to become more effective in themselves. So servant leadership is supporting that journey of helping other people succeed?   Michael Hingson ** 37:44 Yeah, well, when we talk about leadership, and we've talked about teamwork and so on, in a sense, they're, they're equate, they're not equivalent, but they're, they're related, but they're also different. So the whole issue of building an effective team is a real challenge, and I've been involved in a lot of team building exercises and so on over the years. But how do you go about really growing a good, effective human team? And I put it that way, because I can sit here and talk about what I do with with dogs and and how we develop a very close bonding relationship. And what is really scary is it is very easy to destroy that or, or at least injure the relationship with the dog. If you don't respect the dog, and you look down on the dog, and you don't really realize recognizing the dog is doing its job, and they sense that, and they won't always necessarily communicate it back to you directly. But you know, in the case of humans, how do we develop good human teams?   Jessper Maquindang ** 38:58 That's right, the first part, I would say, is really getting a pulse on the morale. You want to make sure everyone is being heard and not being ignored or shut out as a leader. You want to ensure that the team member is really part of the team. And the second part is active listening, where the leader needs to intentionally and deliberately provide that space for other people to share their voice. Because if a leader is just taking everything up and doing all the talking and just doing all of the things himself or herself. It's really going to cut off the opportunities where an employee could have shared a great idea, but then you're just leaving it to one person to implement their idea of what needs to happen. So for an effective team to develop, one is. All about that morale and giving other people the space to feel like they are part of a team. And the second part is listening to the other team members and giving them that space to share what's on their mind and maybe even provide great ideas.   Michael Hingson ** 40:17 And you know, the issue is that, once again, in developing the relationships, you're going to have some ideas that are stronger and more productive than others. I'm not going to use the word bad, but still, everyone does have to have the opportunity to say what they think and to contribute, and when they have the opportunity to do that, they're going to be much more productive, and they're going to be much more willing to be part of the team.   Jessper Maquindang ** 40:50 That's right when you're giving another person the floor, metaphorically, but when you're giving them that space to share what's on their mind, you're really giving them those opportunities to share what the team can do to really grow together again, when there's no such thing as a bad idea, you want to give that space for everyone to share, because, As we've learned earlier, maybe an idea that's unique today will be useful and valuable maybe a few months down the line, or maybe a year down the line. But when you dig deeper into an idea, again, no bad ideas. When you dig deeper, you'll get more insights into what that team member was sharing.   Michael Hingson ** 41:38 One of the best books. One of my favorite books that I've read through the years is a book called The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. Have you read that I have? Yeah, I really like the ways that he discusses teams and teamwork and one of the most important things that he talks about in sometimes subtle but still very, very strong ways, is developing trust and allowing the team to be a group of people that learn to work together. But it is, it's about accountability, which really is all about developing trust. And I mentioned that earlier, that dogs are open to trust, we have learned so much about not trusting on how not to trust because we think everyone has a hidden agenda. And how can we trust this person? How do we break out of that pattern?   Jessper Maquindang ** 42:33 Yes, so especially when it comes to the Five Dysfunctions of a Team in that book, Patrick Lencioni does start with trust, and to really build in that trust, you want to have open conversations with your team to really express themselves and give them that voice, because if you're cutting other people off, they're not going to feel safe, they're not going to feel secure in their role. On the other hand, when you open up that space, you're giving other people to you're giving other people that opportunity to really understand each other. So that's where it really starts from, that sense of understanding and building that time for that understanding in there, because if you cut off that understanding again, you're going to make other people feel unsafe. And when people feel unsafe, that's where trust starts to break down. But on the other hand, when you're building a psychologically safe environment, people are more likely likely to speak up and really trust each other in how they want to work with each other.   Michael Hingson ** 43:40 So tell me, what do you do when you have a person who doesn't earn trust, because trust is something that has to be earned, or some person who just really, I don't want to use the term rubs people the wrong way, but maybe that's a good term to use in some senses. But what do you do when you have a person that doesn't seem to have any interest in really developing a two way trusting relationship? That's   Jessper Maquindang ** 44:11 right? In this case, maybe the leader or not, I wouldn't say the leader, but this member. Perhaps, maybe it's ego. Perhaps it's selfishness you want to really figure out what's going on. Perhaps there are maybe problems at home or just outside the workplace, or maybe inside the workplace, what I would do is take this member and have a one on one conversation to really discover, is there anything that's going on that's really hindering their ability to connect with others are they just disengaged in general? That's something you want to figure out, because when you really dig deep and discover what's really happening, you can start to find ways to alleviate that situation and. Help the member find ways to cope and really work better together. So if a team member is disengaged, why are they disengaged? Is it the work that they're doing? Are they not excited about it? Have that conversation. See, Employee Mr. Mrs. Employee, you're not really engaged by the work you do. Can you tell me more about what energizes you? And then, from those types of conversations, you can discover ways to really find tasks that have more meaning and significance for that person. And then another way, another reason that an employee might not be open is maybe there's some problems at home again to have those conversations say Mr. Mrs. Employee, just curious. You haven't been very open to other team members. Want to know what's going on is, is it something personal? Just want to make sure you're okay. And then when you open these conversations again, you can discover what this person is going through, and then over time, find ways to alleviate that search situation, and then you might have an opportunity to really get that team member back on track and have them interact better with other team members in a more healthier and productive way. So it's really about discovering what's going on so you can look into that and find ways to help that team member. You   Michael Hingson ** 46:27 ever find that there are people that just don't respond to any of that, though, and just won't work to develop trust? It's   Jessper Maquindang ** 46:33 possible, absolutely it's possible. There are team members who are just completely not open, and again, it's still very valuable to have a one on one conversation, sure, just to see what's going on, and then if the team member is just completely shut out, that might be an opportunity to have a conversation with that employee and say, Jasper, I know times have been Tough in working with this team. Is, it perhaps, maybe, is there another role you'd like to consider? You know, it's really about the giving the the member an opportunity to discover what's going to work well for them. Because if they're just not going to open up at all, it might be that. It might be a situation where that member wants to find something else, and again, have that conversation to see what's on that mind of that employee. But   Michael Hingson ** 47:27 I think that no matter what you do, it's important not to judge or be judgmental, because whatever is going on with that person is going on, and you as the leader, have to worry about the team, and if that person can't be part of it, then you help that person. Again, it goes back to you're adding value by helping that person find something else that makes sense to do, even if it's somewhere else. And I believe that that level of being supportive is extremely important.   Jessper Maquindang ** 47:58 That's right, it's very important to be supportive. If that team member is just not open again, you don't want to call out that team member for being unsupportive. You really want to be that open leader who really lends in a hand to see what you can do to help that team member move forward and find a productive way out, or maybe integrate, reintegrate back with that team. But again, it's all about giving that employee space to discover what's really going on, how they can move forward in a more productive and healthy way, right?   Michael Hingson ** 48:37 It's it, but you have to take ego out of it. That's right. So switching gears a little bit, you haven't talked about yet, the fact that you grew up having asthma and then you ended up starting to run marathons. Tell me more about that. That's   Jessper Maquindang ** 48:54 right. I believe it was at the age of eight. I was in second grade, and I was diagnosed with asthma, and I just remember that my parents, I know they were trying to be supportive, but they were really protective, and I just remember that for my safety, they would want me away from pets so I don't have a reaction to fur. They would keep me indoors just so I don't get a reaction to pollen or dust or any other pollutants outside, and I would just get stuck indoors for a while. And over time, I fell into that trap of placing those limits on myself as well. And I realized over time, I don't want my life to be defined by those limits, and I wanted to do something significant where I can overcome that type of obstacle. And the first thing that came up to my mind was something physical. And I just remember, for marathon runners having that big, major goal, I decided to add that to my bucket list. But I. Knew something like that would not be an overnight magic formula. I knew I had to take it one step at a time. So what I what I did is I started with a 5k of course, there were challenges along the way. Moved up to a 10k and then when I felt more comfortable a half marathon, and then when I finally reached the finish line of my first full marathon, that sense of joy and relief and really knowing that I could achieve something like that despite growing up with what I had as a young just throughout my life, it was a really meaningful goal that I had accomplished. So really, when it comes to having that marathon goal, for me, it was really a sense of not letting past limits define my life and really moving forward to accomplishing something more meaningful and significant for myself.   Michael Hingson ** 50:54 So clearly, there are symptoms that you experience that that indicated asthma. Did a lot of that dissipate or go away as you began to run more and more marathons and became more physical,   Jessper Maquindang ** 51:07 so as I became more physical, I learned to manage it, and when I came to training, I didn't want to overextend myself. And again, I knew I wasn't going to run 26.2 miles in one night. I worked my way up to make sure my body understood what I was doing again. No rushing, no intense, no over and, no over extending myself, not going too intense, but reaching a more comfortable space, comfortable space pace that I can take throughout my training. That way, I didn't put too much pressure on my body, but my body understood over time and managed itself to really reach that level once I got to that marathon and just completed it.   Michael Hingson ** 51:58 What's the fastest you've ever run a marathon.   Jessper Maquindang ** 52:01 So I believe it was either Las Vegas rock and roll or Santa Clarita, and it was about four hours and five minutes. Okay, so today not it's not the same. I was a lot younger and more speedy back then, but it's still a hobby I still enjoy well,   Michael Hingson ** 52:24 but still, that's still over six miles an hour. That's, it's not too bad, but it's, it's, it's fun to do, but you've done marathons in all states, I believe, have you not? Oh, no, uh, just 15. Oh, just 15. Okay, but I have traveled to all 50 states. You've traveled to all 50 states. So what caused you to do that just happened? Or what?   Jessper Maquindang ** 52:54 So for me, when I was younger, I had actually not imagined traveling to all 50 states, but when I landed my first job, it happened to be at a travel company, and the department I was working for, we created custom guidebooks for our clients who were traveling across the United States. And just throughout my time there, as I would flip through those guidebooks, I was just inspired by the landmarks and attractions that were featured on those pages, and I decided, one day, you know what, I will do some traveling and see where it goes. I had booked a trip with another company that provided bus tours, and I took one that took me through the southern states and the eastern states, and that was from Louisiana all the way to Florida, and from Florida all the way up to New York. And after that trip, well, actually, when I reached New York, the timing, unusually, I find my I found myself in the midst of Hurricane Sandy, so I did not get to do a lot of that full exploration and get that full New York experience. But when the storm was over, I still had the opportunity to walk around and take a look at what was available and what was safely opened. So again, I didn't get that full experience at the time because of the hurricane, but I would return a year later with my siblings to get the full tourist experience. So just after that group, after that bus tour, I was really inspired to finally put 50 states on my bucket list.   Michael Hingson ** 54:36 I have fond memories of living in New Jersey, and my wife and I going into New York and touring a lot of people around Midtown Manhattan. We'd walk over to Saint Patrick's Cathedral and walk up Fifth Avenue and just have a lot of fun touring around and and visiting some of the restaurants, which was was really enjoyable. What are some of the the. Memories and life lessons you think you've learned from traveling to all 50 states.   Jessper Maquindang ** 55:03 So the memories, I would say, starting with the memories is that first trip that I did with that bus tour, saw, well, I believe at least 12 states. So I really did get a great understanding of what's outside of my home state of California, because prior to 2012 I had only been to two states, which was my home state of California and Nevada. Because my family used to enjoy going to Las Vegas, but after that, I really got to see more of what our country had to offer. Another memory, I would say, is the state of Rhode Island. It's a small state, but I realized once I stepped foot there, there was a lot to explore. I remember seeing the Gilded Age mansions. Remember taking a walk on the Cliff Walk and just getting the view of the Atlantic Ocean from Eastern beach. So you can get a full day of Rhode Island when you plan accordingly. And then I would say another memory that I had with traveling was just really historic landmarks and attractions, the Alamo in Texas, freedom walk in Boston, well, the Freedom Trail in Boston, Freedom Trail, right? And the government buildings in Washington, DC. I'm not necessarily a history buff myself, but surrounding yourself with just artifacts that have been around for over 100 or 200 years. It's just a really neat feeling. So I would say it's just the history has been a great memory for me, and the lessons I've learned from traveling is, the first lesson is it's important to be adaptable. Plans change, especially when it comes to traveling. And for me, I've been in a handful of either delayed flights or canceled flights. In that situation, you want to really give yourself that space to discover what you can do with your time to be more productive. So if there's a delay, you have a choice. You can sit back and worry, or you can you can figure out ways to find another flight that works for your schedule, or you can find other productive ways to fill your schedule, maybe catch up on work. Maybe you can discover the airport, or if you have a lot of time, you can leave the airport and discover the city that you're in. So in any case, very important to be adaptable. The second part about the lessons I've learned is to be curious. There's a lot the world has to offer. If you're at a restaurant and you're ordering the same kinds of foods that you would normally eat at home, that's not really giving you the opportunity to explore what's out there. No, when you're in a new restaurant, maybe try ordering something that you've never tried before, and then that really gives you that opportunity to see what's out there. So be curious, and especially when you're going to new cities, instead of going to the typical tourist spots, maybe take some time to figure out, maybe in the moment, that there's an area that's less discovered, and you might want to see and check those out to see what's available there. So really be curious and explore the world out there. And then the last one, I would say, as a lesson that I've learned in traveling to all 50 states, is be present, be in the moment. I've seen many people where they're on vacation in a new city, and they're looking head down, staring at their phone, and they're really missing out in the opportunity of really being in another destination, because when you're in a different state and different city, you're not really going to get that opportunity as frequently as you would. So when you're at home, you know it's it's so easy to just stare at our phone and get distracted, but when you're in a different destination, you really want to take the opportunity to really understand that you're in a new situation. Be present. Be mindful. Be aware of the new things to discover around you, because when you are present, you're really giving yourself that space to enjoy where you are in the world,   Michael Hingson ** 59:36 right? Tell me about your company, yes.   Jessper Maquindang ** 59:40 So with the family management consulting, we help leaders and managers build stronger teams through team building activities, leadership development assessments and executive coaching. So for leadership development assessments, I find those really important, because it gives people that first. Experience of really understanding where they're coming from, what their strengths are, how they can improve. Because when you're getting that opportunity to learn more about yourself, you can find ways to be more effective. And when it comes to my approach, I believe in the power of teams, because when you're focused on your team, you're getting more work done than what an individual person can do by themselves. So I see value in promoting teamwork than having one person do all the work.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:36 It's interesting the so your company, the name of the company is family, F, A, M, I, L, E, A, D, interesting name.   Jessper Maquindang ** 1:00:44 Yes, absolutely. So it is a playoff of the word family, because when it comes to a team, not necessarily believing that a team is the family, but when it comes to building a team, it's about that sense of community, that sense of belonging, that sense of togetherness, which is the values of being part of a family. And then the lead part, it's emphasized because leadership is an important aspect of bringing that sense of belonging, bringing that sense of togetherness, bringing that sense of community,   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:28 so people engage with you to come and help them develop better leadership styles or improve how they interact With the people in their own companies, or what correct   Jessper Maquindang ** 1:01:43 so it is having the leaders find more ways to be more effective, because when you have buy in from the leaders, and they're working on becoming more productive, again, when it when you look at Leadership, it all starts at the top, and when you're getting that productiveness from the leaders, that spills over to having a more effective team. And then once you have your team together, really finding ways to build them into just a stronger unit, and the ability to really open up that space to be more productive and working together and finding that strength as a team. Well, if people   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:24 want to reach out and and talk with you more, learn what you do, maybe engage you in your services. How do they do that? Absolutely.   Jessper Maquindang ** 1:02:32 So there are two ways. The first way is to visit my website, familead consulting.com, and if you'd like to contact me there. There is a contact form, F,   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:42 F A, M, I, L, E, A, D, consulting,   Jessper Maquindang ** 1:02:45 correct.com. Okay. And then the other way to reach me is through LinkedIn, search for Jesper mukundang, I absolutely enjoy conversations about leadership, personal growth, professional development. If you just want to have a conversation about those topics, I'm absolutely happy to have them. So feel free to reach out search on LinkedIn for Jessper Maquindang. Spell that, if you would your first last name, please. First Name Jasper, J, E, S, S, P, E, R, last name mccunding, M, A, Q, U, I N, D, A N, G, Jassper Maquindang, dang well,   Michael Hingson ** 1:03:20 great. Well, Jessper, this has been fun. We need to do it again. I mean, it's kind of hard to really cover everything that we want to cover or can cover in an hour. So we should, we should have more discussions about this. I'd love to do that, but I really appreciate you taking the time to spend with us, and I hope all of you out there listening, enjoyed listening to Jessper and his many insights and his observations on leadership. I think there's a lot to be said for all the things that Jessper had to bring to us. I'd love to hear from you about your thoughts concerning our podcast. Please feel free to email me. Michael. H, i, m, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, I, B, e.com, or go to our podcast page. There's a contact form there as well. It's w, w, w, dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, Michael hingson is m, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, s, o, n.com/podcast, wherever you're listening, we sure would appreciate it if you'd give us a five star rating. We value very much your ratings and your thoughts. Love to really get any insights that you have, and Jessper for you and for all of you listening, if you know of anyone that you think ought to be a good guest on unstoppable mindset, please introduce us. We'd love to meet more people to bring on to the podcast, because we want to help everyone see we all can be and are more unstoppable than we think we are. So again, I hope that you'll do that. I really hope that you'll reach out to Jessper and that he can help you with any leadership. Training and challenges that you need. So once again. Jessper, I want to thank you for being here. This has been absolutely wonderful. Michael   Jessper Maquindang ** 1:05:07 leadership, is just a beautiful topic. I enjoyed today's conversation. 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Mark Fisher has helped over 2,000 families achieve their goal of homeownership over the past ten years, totaling over $1 Billion in closed loan volume. Mark has been accredited in Scotsman Guide Magazine as one of the top 75 loan originators in the country, Mortgage Professional America's “Young Guns” stars of the mortgage industry, and National Mortgage Professional Magazine's “40 Under Forty.” In this episode, Mark will discuss how just getting started on real estate can have a massive impact on your family's future. You can find Mark in these links below:LinkedInInstagramFacebook --To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check this link:www.NoBrokeMonths.com --Do you want to win a FREE 45-minute complimentary coaching session with Dan Rochon and a FREE copy of the book "Real Estate Evolution," a comprehensive 10-step guide to achieving Consistent and Predictable Income?❗❗JOIN THE NO BROKE MONTHS FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS MONTHLY RAFFLE HERE ❗❗--Stop

Level up your industry language by visiting www.riskeducation.org/insurtech to learn about a brand new self-paced course developed with BrokerTech Ventures: Introduction To Insurance for Insurtech Professionals. Douglas Ver Mulm is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Turris, a financial infrastructure platform for the insurance industry. Prior to this, Douglas was the Co-Founder & CEO at Stable Insurance, focusing on distribution and analytics for insurance in the shared/on-demand economy. With a background in law and economics/finance, Douglas has also served as a Volunteer Executive Director at InsurTech Association and as a Lead Mentor at Founders Network. Garrett Droege, CIC, CPCU, CLCS, CBIA, CWCA, CRIS serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Innovation and Digital Risk Practice Leader at IMA Financial. His role oversees IMA's national focus in the technology, and digital risk verticals (collectively called the Advanced Industries Specialty). He also co-manages IMA Labs, IMA's insurtech innovation, investment, and strategy with BrokerTech Ventures. Additionally, he is part of the founding team of IMA's web3Labs initiative and helped IMA become the first broker to build an insurance and risk management facility in the metaverse and issue the industry's first “proof of coverage” via blockchain/NFT. He serves on the Crypto.Chicks NFT Advisory Board and consults with several other NFT projects.Prior to his current role, he served as CEO/Executive Director of TechAssure Association, Inc., an international consortium of insurance agents/brokers specializing in technology-related risks.  Garrett's expertise includes Errors & Omissions, Cyber, and Technology Risk Management. Additionally, he is a brokerage technology specialist – focused on InsurTech, AMS/BMS/CRM platforms, data mining, and client journey tech stack development. Garrett has designed complex insurance and risk management programs for some of the most sophisticated and diverse tech businesses in the country.  These include firms in info tech, medical technology, telecommunications, new media and all types of digital risk and blockchain. Garrett is an alumnus of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and The Hartford School of Insurance.  He was named to the Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under Forty list and Insurance Business America's Young Guns of Insurance list. Garrett is routinely featured in national publications and media productions, including NPR's All Things Considered.  He holds the esteemed Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) industry designations, among others. He has been a featured keynote speaker for numerous organizations, including: Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Public Radio, CIO Magazine, Society of CPCU, Insurance Innovators, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Net Diligence, Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), North Carolina Technology Association, Texas Blockchain Council and many more. Droege has been named three times to the Hot 100 List – a group of the top 100 insurance professionals that have “moved the industry forward” over the past 12 months. Garrett also serves as an advisor and mentor to several technology startup companies and has extensive relationships with global accelerator programs and investors. He is a frequent guest on business podcasts including: “The Insurance Guys”, Lowenstein Sandler's “Don't Take No For An Answer,” “InsurTech Geek Podcast,” “Beyond Insurance,” “A.I. Wisdom,” “The Insurance Coffeehouse,” has context menu Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

If she could redo her 20s, Kara Bombard says she would have become involved with the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield much earlier than she did, because the relationships she has built at YPS — which she currently serves as president — have proven valuable. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar talks with Bombard about her work at YPS and why the organization is so important 17 years after it was first launched. They also talk about her intriguing role as marketing manager at Performance Foodservice, which helps area restaurants run their businesses more successfully — and her recent selection as one of this year's 40 Under Forty. It's must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

Welcome to "Energy Sector Heroes," where we celebrate the leaders shaping a sustainable future in energy. I'm Michelle Fraser, your host, and today, we're spotlighting Molly Determan, President of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council.Molly's role is pivotal in advancing the energy services and technology sector within the oil and gas industry. She's a fierce advocate for the energy workforce, championing topics from workforce development to culture and leadership. Her influence extends to speaking engagements on vital issues like HSE and supply chain management, driving innovation and best practices.With a background in Journalism and German from Samford University, Molly brings a unique blend of communication skills and strategic vision to her role. She's been recognized as a trailblazer, earning accolades such as being named a "40 Under Forty" honoree by E&P Magazine and receiving HBJ's Women Who Mean Business Award.Under Molly's leadership, Energy Workforce Committees flourish, fostering collaboration, leadership development, and knowledge sharing. Her dedication to driving meaningful change is evident in every aspect of her work.Join us as we delve into Molly Determan's journey, exploring the insights, strategies, and unwavering commitment that define her as one of our energy sector heroes. Welcome to "Energy Sector Heroes."

If she could redo her 20s, Kara Bombard says she would have become involved with the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield much earlier than she did, because the relationships she has built at YPS — which she currently serves as president — have proven valuable. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar talks with Bombard about her work at YPS and why the organization is so important 17 years after it was first launched. They also talk about her intriguing role as marketing manager at Performance Foodservice, which helps area restaurants run their businesses more successfully — and her recent selection as one of this year's 40 Under Forty. It's must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

Guests: Jeff Macke and Neely TammingaJeff MackeFounder and President of Macke Asset ManagementFounding cast-member of CNBC's Fast Money (2006-2009)He has been writing about stocks and markets on and off-line since the mid 1990's. He worked for and has appeared on TheStreet.com, Yahoo Finance, the WSJ, the late Minyanville and just about everywhere else.Co-Wrote "Clash of the Financial Pundits" with Josh Brown.Started his career with Macy's (in the management training program...and sold suits and shoes back when you had to put them on men's feet!). Grew up in Target stores (his dad was CEO of what was then Dayton Hudson). Currently in-development on a new project with Herb Greenberg.Neely Tamminga Neely is the co-founder and CEO of DISTILL—a specialized advisory service for executive leaders and board directors on matters of the consumer economy. Prior to launching DISTILL, Neely worked for 20+ years on Wall Street covering the consumer sector where she advised institutional and private equity investors in their investment decisions. During her career, Neely led the consumer research practice as a managing director at Piper Jaffray (now Piper Sandler). Key career awards include top sell-side analyst in The Wall Street Journal Best on the Street analyst survey in 2006 and 2011 for coverage in broadline and apparel retailers. In 2007, Neely was named by Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal as a 40 Under Forty award winner. A frequent keynote speaker on matters of the consumer economy, Neely was included in the 2020 lineup of speakers for TEDxMinneapolis Host: Tracy Shuchart (@chigrl)Follow @micdropmarkets

Mark Fisher has helped over 2,000 families achieve their goal of homeownership over the past ten years, totaling over $1 Billion in closed loan volume. Mark has been accredited in Scotsman Guide Magazine as one of the top 75 loan originators in the country, Mortgage Professional America's “Young Guns” stars of the mortgage industry, and National Mortgage Professional Magazine's “40 Under Forty.”In this episode, Mark will discuss how just getting started on real estate can have a massive impact on your family's future. --To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check this link:www.NoBrokeMonths.com --Do you want to win a FREE 45-minute complimentary coaching session with Dan Rochon and a FREE copy of the book "Real Estate Evolution," a comprehensive 10-step guide to achieving Consistent and Predictable Income?❗❗JOIN THE NO BROKE MONTHS FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS MONTHLY RAFFLE HERE ❗❗--Stop

Choosing a divorce lawyer is one of the most important steps in the divorce process and can make or break your divorce case. But how do you know who is a good fit for your specific needs? This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by family lawyer, Hailey Zabrin partner at Berger Schatz. As an incredibly experienced family lawyer, Hailey will educate listeners on: Important questions to ask when consulting with lawyers Hiring someone who understands your goals and needs long term Avoiding "shark" attorneys that want to focus on "winning" Making a list of what is most important for you AND SO MUCH MORE Hailee Zabrin is an experienced and respected family law attorney who represents clients in all aspects of family law proceedings.  AREAS OF FOCUS   Hailee represents clients in all areas of family law. She began her career at Berger Schatz as a law clerk in 2008, became an associate in 2009, and a partner in 2018. Hailee specializes in litigation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution of complex financial matters including the valuation of businesses and business interests and asset tracing. While in law school, Hailee held a Judicial Externship with the Honorable Judge Leida J. Gonzalez Santiago (Ret.) in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division. APPROACH  Hailee believes the practice of family law is all about understanding and analyzing the financial nuances of each case, understanding the personalities involved, and developing a dynamic holistic legal strategy based on those facts. She represents each of her clients in a competitive, confident, and composed manner that is respected by the decision-makers in the family law community.  Each family law case is different and fact-specific, and there is no “one size fits all” approach. Hailee understands how to utilize the law and expert witnesses to most effectively support her client's positions and goals in litigation.    REPUTATION  Hailee has mastered the art of structuring and organizing cases. She skillfully works with experts to bolster her cases and is known for tirelessly working when preparing a case for litigation. Hailee understands the law, and does so with great emotional intelligence, too. She is insightful and quick to grasp the dynamics of complicated situations. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION  Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2021– Present Family Law Family Law: Arbitration Family Law: Mediation Law Bulletin Media, 40 Under Forty, 2019   Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2018 – Present  Leading Lawyers Network, Emerging Lawyers, 2015 – Present  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of "Secrets of Tomorrow's Leaders." Host Cesar Torres sits down with Jessica Escorza and Fallon Nelms, two co-chairs of Santa Clarita's 40 Under Forty. Jessica, a program director at Agape Village, and Fallon, an event planner, share their experiences organizing this year's event, honoring 40 outstanding individuals aged 18 to 40 for their contributions in the workplace and community. The episode delves into the selection process, the event's significance, and provides a sneak peek into the Hollywood Oscar night theme at Blomgren Ranch on November 30th. Join the celebration and secure your tickets at scv40underforty.com for an inspiring night honoring the leaders shaping Santa Clarita's future.

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Joe Oliaro and Joe Lynch discuss the evolution of warehousing. Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain solutions. About Joe Oliaro Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics.  Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy. Hailing from the vibrant City of Fountains (Kansas City Metropolitan Area), he brings a wealth of experience and a knack for navigating the intricate landscape of #raas, #fulfillment, #contractlogistics, #logisticsservices, #supplychainstrategy, and #supplychainsolutions. Joe's journey began at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he honed his business acumen. Since then, he has been leaving an indelible mark on the industry, earning accolades such as being recognized as one of Ingram's Magazine's 40 Under Forty and was also identified as a “Heavy Hitter in Commercial Real Estate” by the KC Business Journal. Joe has an innate ability to creatively solve problems and paired with his skills in negotiating, Joe's expertise is highly sought after. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is actively involved in the Kansas City community, serving on the advisory board for LEARN Science and Math Club (Geeks for Kids), a Monarch Ambassador at the Kansas City Area Development Council, co-president of the downtown chapter of the Kansas City Whiskey Club, and lead vocals and rhythm guitar for his band, Just Add Water. Joe Oliaro's dedication, drive, and keen business sense make him an invaluable asset at the crossroads of logistics and real estate. His passion for excellence and commitment to his craft ensure that Wagner continues to make waves in the industry, one strategic move at a time. About Wagner Logistics Wagner Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain solutions, offers a comprehensive range of services designed to optimize and streamline operations for businesses across various industries. With a commitment to excellence and a customer-centric approach, Wagner Logistics has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative and tailored solutions that drive efficiency, cost savings, and overall supply chain success. Backed by decades of experience, Wagner Logistics leverages its extensive network of strategically located facilities (~7 million sq. ft. of operations across 26 locations in the US) and advanced technology to provide end-to-end supply chain management. From warehousing and distribution to transportation and fulfillment, Wagner Logistics offers a seamless and integrated solution that meets the unique needs of each client. Driven by a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to operational excellence, Wagner Logistics employs best-in-class practices and industry-leading technology to ensure optimal efficiency, visibility, and accuracy throughout the supply chain. With a focus on collaboration and partnership, Wagner Logistics works closely with clients to understand their specific requirements and deliver customized solutions that drive growth and competitive advantage. With a proven track record of success and a dedication to exceptional customer service, Wagner Logistics is the trusted partner for businesses seeking a reliable and agile supply chain solution. Key Takeaways: The Evolution of Warehousing with Joe Oliaro Wagner Logistics is a leading provider of supply chain solutions. They offer a comprehensive range of services to optimize and streamline operations for businesses across various industries. Wagner Logistics has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and tailored solutions. They have a network of strategically located facilities, totaling approximately 7 million square feet across 26 locations in the US. Wagner Logistics utilizes advanced technology to provide end-to-end supply chain management. Their services include warehousing, distribution, transportation, and fulfillment. Wagner Logistics employs best-in-class practices and industry-leading technology for optimal efficiency, visibility, and accuracy. They prioritize collaboration and partnership with clients to understand their specific requirements. Wagner Logistics has a proven track record of success and a dedication to exceptional customer service. They offer value-added services such as stretch wrapping, banding, sorting, and inbound quality inspections. Learn More About the Evolution of Warehousing LinkedIn – Joe Oliaro Twitter - Joe Oliaro LinkedIn – Wagner Logistics Wagner Logistics website 360 Robotics Automation Tour Wagner Culture Video | Robotics Highlight Wagner/TechShip Collaboration The New Warehouse with Kevin Lawton Geeks for Kids Delivery Day Information The State of Warehousing – Everything is Logistics with Blythe Brumleve FrieghtWaves TV | Loaded and Rolling – Warehousing: What you need to know with Joe Oliaro FreightWaves TV | Net-Zero Carbon – ESG with Wagner Logistics Top 100 3PL - Honored 21 Consecutive Years  The Logistics of Logistics - The Rise of Exosuits with Mark Harris Sponsor: Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics is a national network of the best regional parcel carriers that puts Shippers first, with lower costs, reliable service, and proactive support. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Tusk's technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. Integrating to your existing software takes minutes, and Tusk has your back with proactive shipper support on each parcel, in real time. Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai's dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins. The Greenscreens.ai solution combines aggregated market data and customer data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term predictive freight market pricing specific to a company's individual buy and sell behavior. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Matt Iseri is the Founder, President, and CEO of TokuSaku Consulting, a management and technology consulting company driving best-in-class solutions through innovative approaches. He is also the Co-founder of TokuSaku (TS) Solutions, which offers technology solutions for business impact. Having spent over 20 years in the process and project management spaces, Matt has experience in multiple disciplines and industries, including technology, financial services, and healthcare. He was awarded the 40 Under Forty award by the Puget Sound Business Journal and serves on several boards. In this episode… Women are underrepresented in every industry across the globe. How can you uplift female leaders to thrive in their roles and achieve their full potential? To fulfill diversity quotas, women are often hired intentionally for leadership positions. Instead, company executives should identify a potential candidate's promising qualities and provide them with personal and professional development opportunities. As the father of three young girls and a disciplined Judo competitor, Matt Iseri affirms the sport's value in building character and cultivating a supportive environment. He has noticed that more women gravitate to Judo to develop mental toughness. Tune in to this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as Andrea Heuston invites Matt Iseri, the Founder, President, and CEO of TokuSaku Consulting and the Co-founder of TS Solutions. Together, they discuss the importance of a supportive environment for women. Matt also explains how Judo cultivates self-discipline, his straightforward approach to supporting women in business, and the definition of TokuSaku.

Marina Flores is a poet, first generation college graduate, and member of the LGBTQ community. Also a Los Angeles resident like us, Marina works in marketing, where she was among the 2022 40 Under Forty award winners for the Conejo Chamber of Commerce for her professional and community contributions. In her poetry, Marina writes about her life's experiences, queer identity, and womanhood as demonstrated in her five publications, including her book of poetry titled “A Journal Entry.” You can find her on TikTok and Instagram at @minaflo1.This episode of Book Talk for Book Tok was recorded on Riverside.fm, a cloud-based podcast recording platform.Support the show

She's led social-media efforts at the New York Times, won awards for her journalism, served as marketing lead for numerous high-growth startups, wrote a series of children's books about entrepreneurship, and is now one of the top-selling Realtors in the world for Coldwell Banker. And that's not all. Erica Swallow is the highest-scoring honoree in BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty class of 2023, and on this installment of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar sets out to learn why. In an engaging, wide-ranging interview, this Arkansas native talks about her intriguing career journey, her passion for entrepreneurship and this region, and much more. It's must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

In this episode, I delve into a deeply personal topic - burnout, a reality familiar to many in our field. We host the inspirational Jelan Agnew, a veteran social worker and advocate for mindful work-life balance, who candidly shares her harrowing experience of ICU admission due to burnout. Through her reflections, we underscore the urgency of prioritizing mental health and self-care, often overlooked aspects in our profession.Topics we touch on include:The profound impact of burnout on our health and why it shouldn't be the norm for social workers.The importance of detaching our worth from productivity and employer valuations.Mindfulness techniques and lifestyle changes can prevent burnout and foster personal well-being.More about Jelan:Jelan Agnew, LCSW is an award-winning Mindfulness Speaker, Coach and Facilitator. She is the recipient of both Hartford Business Journal's 40 Under Forty award and CT Magazine's 40 under 40 award, and is a highly rated TEDx Speaker. Jelan has 12+ years of experience as a DBT Therapist, Adjunct Professor and Workshop/Training facilitator. Founder of Nalej of Self, LLC, Jelan helps individuals and organizations by teaching mindfulness skills to address burnout. Nalej of Self, LLC has worked with a variety of organizations, universities, hospitals and non-profits. Nalej of Self, LLC offers Keynote Speaking, Mindfulness Coaching and Mindfulness Workshops.Here are the requested links for more information:Website: http://Nalejofself.comFacebook: Jelan AgnewLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jelan-agnew-lcsw-tedx-speaker-88053710Instagram: @nalejofselfTikTok: @nalejofselfJelan's TEDx Talk: Black Folk Mental Health: Generational Trauma, Traditions & Truth | Jelan Agnew | TEDxDelthorneWomen—If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!Schedule a career coaching session with me:https://calendly.com/harlenyvasquezcoaching/career-coaching-session-60-min?month=2023-05 Website: www.yourevolvedmind.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

Greg sits down with Megan Kendrick to talk about the May/June 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine!Megan shares her excitement for this issue's Power Women feature, as well as its cover featuring Horn Family Pools' Jeanette Horn.She also talks about featuring Dustin Anderson, CEO of Precision Aquatics, to offer readers a look behind the curtain of a commercial service company.The latest issue touches on the developing discussion around building pools with insulated concrete form (ICF), and includes a growing news section, and an article on why every business owner always needs to keep the word “breakeven” in mind.Topics Discussed:About the Power Women featureWhat Megan loves about Jeanette HornFeaturing Dustin Anderson of Precision AquaticsIncluding ads “organically” into the magazine's storiesICF for poolsWhat to expect in the news sectionThe importance of breakevenConnect with Guest:Pool Pro Magazine May/June 2023 - https://poolpromag.com/may-june-2023/Vote 30 Under Forty - https://poolpromag.com/30-under-40-nominations/Sign Up for Magazine - https://poolpromag.com/subscribe/Connect with Pool Chasers:Website - https://poolchasers20.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/poolchasers/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/poolchasers/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIcnqHms_PEu8AAPafxdVATwitter - https://twitter.com/poolchasersPinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/poolchaserspodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@poolchasersPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/poolchasersKey Quotes by Megan:I love hearing from people who are just doing their thing, doing it well, and caring about their customers.Breakeven, in general, is the amount of money you need to start making money.

She's led social-media efforts at the New York Times, won awards for her journalism, served as marketing lead for numerous high-growth startups, wrote a series of children's books about entrepreneurship, and is now one of the top-selling Realtors in the world for Coldwell Banker. And that's not all. Erica Swallow is the highest-scoring honoree in BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty class of 2023, and on this installment of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar sets out to learn why. In an engaging, wide-ranging interview, this Arkansas native talks about her intriguing career journey, her passion for entrepreneurship and this region, and much more. It's must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

Chrishan Wright is the founder of Blaxit Global, a platform dedicated to empowering and inspiring members of the African diaspora to pursue a life abroad. Chrishan is also the host and producer of the Blaxit Global podcast. Since its launch, Blaxit Global has been featured in numerous media outlets including The New York Times, Huffpost, Travel Noire, InStyle Magazine, The Miami Times, PBS, The Houston Chronicle, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, Condé Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Business and Ebony Magazine. Chrishan is a multiple award-winning digital marketing expert. She's received several prestigious industry awards including the 2019 Gold ARF David Ogilvy Award for the Advil PM Dance Campaign, and the “40 Under Forty” award from The Network Journal magazine. Chrishan earned her B.A. and M.S.W. degrees from SUNY Albany, and a Mini-MBA in Digital Marketing from Rutgers University. She is a mom of two and plans to move to Portugal in 2023. To follow Chrishan's journey and the work of Blaxit Global, visit our website www.blaxitglobal.com or join our private community Blaxit Global Passport - https://blaxit-global-passport.mn.co/ Instagram - https//www.instagram.com/blaxitglobal YouTube -    / blaxitglobal   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blaxitglobal Listen to the Blaxit Global podcast on all major podcast platforms. Grab your free Move Abroad Starter Kit - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60f728... Blaxit Global Move Abroad Course - https://chrishanwright.thrivecart.com... - Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message

Nugget of Hope: "Remember, building a business and life, isn't all about you." BIO TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Laura is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marketing company, Vision Advertising, located in the greater Boston area.  Laura created, built, and ran the growth-oriented enterprise for 19 years with tremendous success, before retiring from active involvement in 2018 at age 37, passing the reins to her successor. Over the years, Laura personally sold several million dollars in ongoing contracts, was featured on Fox News and other Boston programming several times, was publicly recognized for business accomplishments, and was named a 40 Under Forty winner at only age 23. Having started her first business at 19, Laura began to search for her next big project in 2012, finally finding it right on the cusp of retirement.  While Laura's career had been speckled with accomplishments and accolades, when she retired, she was simply burnt out and unhappy.  After years of classes, workshops, books, and more, Laura was confused and wondering why the personal development world had let her down and sought to solve the problem.  She went on a radical journey of self-discovery, research, and testing, determined to find the energy and lasting, fulfilling happiness in all areas of life. Laura found the answers to the question that plagued her (and so many of us) – six of them, in fact. She is devoted to sharing the universally applicable and deeply liberating truths she discovered, so that others may find their own path out of misery and into lasting, fulfilling happiness and limitless possibility. # 1 Best Selling Book - The Six Habits - https://www.thesixhabits.com/ Website https://lauradibenedetto.com/ Learn more about your host, Kim Lengling by visiting: www.kimlenglingauthor.com and Kim's Author Page on Amazon. Click here: Amazon.com You can also buy me a coffee to help support this show :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Letfearbouncet       --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letfearbouncepodcast/message

Zack Dugow, the Founder and CEO of Insticator, has mastered user engagement for publishers. He believes that the future of social media lies outside of the walled gardens of platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Insticator builds social communities for publishers to connect audiences on their sites by curating relevant content for their users. Much like Facebook's algorithm pushes content they think you'll like based on your Facebook interactions, now publishers can interact with users to learn what they like and increase ad revenue with a better picture of your audience. In this episode, Zack tells you exactly how that works and shares all the benefits Insticator provides for publishers and their users.  Join Zack and Jim as they talk about building strong publisher communities for improved user engagement. They discuss maximizing ad revenue, building strong teams and the potential pitfalls of acquisitions, and creating a better experience for users without sacrificing privacy. 3 Key TakeawaysDefine Success for the Stage: Sometimes your team's skill sets are really helpful to the business in one stage may but they not be helpful in the next stage. Question to ponder, what would it look like having an A-player in a leadership seat where you currently have a B or C-player?'When Acquiring Companies, Create a Cultural Diligence Checklist: So many M&A deals fall short post-acquisition  because of a cultural mismatch. When acquiring a company, learn about their culture (e.g., do people answer the phone after hours, are they team-first or customer-first, etc.) by asking questions and building a checklist to see how the organizations align culturally.Check Yourself: Grind culture is highly celebrated in the entrepreneurial world, but when it comes to your work as a CEO, quality is better than quantity. A well-rested,physically active CEO makes better decisions than one who is burnt out. ResourcesZack's LinkedInZack's InstagramAbout Zack is the Founder and CEO of Insticator, a leading global Publisher engagement platform. With over 100+ team members spanning the globe and nearly 2000 publishers utilizing their content engagement units, commenting, and monetization solutions, Insticator is considered one of the most rapidly expanding companies in North America, with their products reaching over 2 billion users annually.Over the last four years, the company has been named to the Inc. 5000, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Crain's New York Business Fast 50, and AdWeek's Fastest Growing Solution Providers for Publishers lists. I have also been recognized on the DMN Top 40 Under 40 list and named to Crain's New York's 40 Under Forty list.Early on, Zack established Insticator partnerships with large-scale media companies such as The Washington Post, WebMD, and Ancestry.com. In addition to heading Insticator, Zack mentors and invests in startups. Zack is a member of YPO, the IAB and a contributor to the Forbes Tech Council.If you love what you are getting out of our show please SUBSCRIBE.For more information on how we dig into the dirt check out our other episodes here: https://www.orchid.black/podcastAll contents of this show are rights of Orchid Black©️ and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

I am joined by Meghan Freed, Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a law firm in CT. Meghan shares her experience with the different types of legal support available to couples seeking divorce. She discusses the many benefits of mediation and the opportunities that come along with pursuing a partnership through a divorce. Meghan gives some wonderful mindset shifts during this episode, so tune in or share the episode with someone who could benefit from viewing divorce in a more empowering way.  In this episode: [1:50] What brought Meghan to family law? [7:05] Meghan describes her law firm and the services she provides in CT? [10:57] What are the benefits of mediation? [14:04] Different definitions of divorce - it's not always bad. [19:45] What is it like to be in divorce practice with her spouse? Key Takeaways:  Benefits of mediation: privacy, flexibility around unpredictable schedules, beneficial for children if both parents can agree, powerful to look back on the divorce in the future and see positives, can be cost-effective, you can be creative in designing things how you want them. Mediation is about acknowledging the situation around us. We control how we handle the circumstance, which is where you take back the power of the situation. Focus on how you can respond but not react to circumstances. Quotes:  “A mediation takes both people agreeing to opt into it. Even though we often have clients who are interested in it themselves, if their spouse doesn't come around to it, we just give them the best litigative support we can.” - Meghan Freed  “The life change can be incredibly transformative. It is an opportunity for both the leaning-in spouse, the person who wants to stay in the relationship, and the leaning-out space. It's not just transformative for the person who wants to leave the marriage; it can be really transformative for the person who doesn't want it.” - Meghan Freed Bio: Meghan is Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a Connecticut law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to divorce and family law. Meghan is experienced with alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation; she is a graduate of Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation and has supplemented her formal legal education with advanced training in mediation. She is a member of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce. Meghan is widely recognized for her leadership in the legal community. She was included on the New England Super Lawyers® Rising Star list in 2013 for general litigation, in 2014 for her estate planning work, and again from 2015-2020 for family law. In 2013, she was named a Hartford Business Journal 40 Under Forty winner, and a Connecticut Law TribuneNew Leader of the Law. In 2014 the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) named her one of 40 Women for the Next 40 Years. Meghan is particularly proud of her practice within the LGBT community. Her name appears in the Connecticut Supreme Court's groundbreaking decision on marriage equality, Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, for which she co-authored an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign. She has appeared on WNPR's Colin McEnroe Show speaking about the state of divorce – same sex or otherwise, WNPR's Where We Live, discussing the impact of the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the same sex marriage cases, United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and on Lite 100.5 FM WRCH discussing the impact of divorce on clients' emotional health. She is a founding executive board member of the Connecticut Bar Association's LGBT Section and previously served as its Chair. In 2015 she was named one of the National LGBT Bar Association‘s Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40. Resources:  Freed Marcroft Website Lesa Koski Website   Lesa's Online Courses  The Onward app was made for divorced parents to help track, share, and split their children's expenses. Download The Onward App today for iOS or Android!

GARRETT DROEGE, CIC, CPCU, CLCS, CBIA, CWCA, CRISGarrett Droege serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Innovation and Digital Risk Practice Leader at IMA Financial. His role oversees IMA's national focus in the technology, and digital risk verticals (collectively called the Advanced Industries Specialty). He also co-manages IMA Labs, IMA's insurtech innovation, investment, and strategy with BrokerTech Ventures. Additionally, he is part of the founding team of IMA's web3Labs initiative and helped IMA become the first broker to build an insurance and risk management facility in the metaverse and issue the industry's first “proof of coverage” via blockchain/NFT. He serves on the Crypto.Chicks NFT Advisory Board and consults with several other NFT projects.Prior to his current role, he served as CEO/Executive Director of TechAssure Association, Inc., an international consortium of insurance agents/brokers specializing in technology-related risks.  Garrett's expertise includes Errors & Omissions, Cyber, and Technology Risk Management. Additionally, he is a brokerage technology specialist – focused on InsurTech, AMS/BMS/CRM platforms, data mining, and client journey tech stack development. Garrett has designed complex insurance and risk management programs for some of the most sophisticated and diverse tech businesses in the country.  These include firms in info tech, medical technology, telecommunications, new media and all types of digital risk and blockchain. Garrett is an alumnus of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and The Hartford School of Insurance.  He was named to the Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under Forty list and Insurance Business America's Young Guns of Insurance list. Garrett is routinely featured in national publications and media productions, including NPR's All Things Considered. He holds the esteemed Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) industry designations, among others. He has been a featured keynote speaker for numerous organizations, including: Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Public Radio, CIO Magazine, Society of CPCU, Insurance Innovators, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Net Diligence, Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), North Carolina Technology Association, Texas Blockchain Council and many more.Droege has been named three times to the Hot 100 List – a group of the top 100 insurance professionals that have “moved the industry forward” over the past 12 months. Garrett also serves as an advisor and mentor to several technology startup companies and has extensive relationships with global accelerator programs and investors.  He is a frequent guest on business podcasts including: “The Insurance Guys”, Lowenstein Sandler's “Don't Take No For An Answer,” “InsurTech Geek Podcast,” “Beyond Insurance,” “A.I. Wisdom,” “The Insurance Coffeehouse,” and more.

TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Laura is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marketing company, Vision Advertising, located in the greater Boston area. Laura created, built and ran the growth-oriented enterprise for 19 years with tremendous success, before retiring from active involvement in 2018 at age 37, passing the reins to her successor. Over the years, Laura personally sold several million dollars in ongoing contracts, was featured on Fox News and other Boston programming several times, was publicly recognized for business accomplishments, and was named a 40 Under Forty winner at only age 23.Having started her first business at 19, Laura began to search for her next big project in 2012, finally finding it right on the cusp of retirement. While Laura's career had been speckled with accomplishments and accolades, when she retired, she was simply burnt out and unhappy. After years of classes, workshops, books, and more, Laura was confused and wondering why the personal development world had let her down and sought to solve the problem. She went on a radical journey of self-discovery, research, and testing, determined to find energy and lasting, fulfilling happiness in all areas of life.Laura found the answers to the question that plagued her (and so many of us) – six of them, in fact. She is devoted to sharing the universally applicable and deeply liberating truths she discovered, so that others may find their own path out of misery and into lasting, fulfilling happiness and limitless possibility.Laura DiBenedetto LinksInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraldibenedetto/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lauraldibenedetto/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lldibenedetto/ Website 1: https://lauradibenedetto.com/ Website 2: https://www.thesixhabits.com/

Learn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: JeffreyPfeffer.com EPISODE 12 – Lucinda Stewart, Partner, Spencer Stuart Lucinda Stewart shares the inspiring ways, throughout her career and life, that she has successfully made her way in traditionally male-dominated fields like sports, business, and the Bering Sea. A true example of a business person who embodies the 7 Rules of Power, Lucinda shows how getting others to want to help you on your career journey is integral to success. Lucinda shares insights on: Formative experiences of often being the only woman in certain situations The impact her father's attitude toward her limitless abilities has on her Climbing Mount Constance at age 13 Working on a fishing boat in the Bering Sea How the fishing boat got her an instant hire position at Morgan Stanley Why we are all capable of doing way more than we think we can do The person she befriended for protection in a dangerous situation Tips on getting people to help and support you Why developing other people is the favorite part of her job How she got into the Northwestern MBA program after being turned down Pushing the envelope and pushing through Her successful initiative to bring more women on boards in Seattle Her push-up contest with Jeff Bezos The credibility of brand Being fearless for a cause or good reason Her logic behind training for her first half Ironman As a spouse and mother, setting examples and boundaries to balance work The interesting story behind marrying her husband GUEST BIO: Lucinda Stewart is based in Seattle and is a member of the Private Equity, Healthcare and TMT practices. Lucinda works with many leading Private Equity firms and focuses exclusively on private equity backed executive searches. She specializes in healthcare services and healthcare IT, and the majority of her work is placing CEO and CFOs in leading platforms for her clients. Lucinda brings a career of experience as a PE backed multi-site operator at National Surgery Centers where she ran Corporate Development, a Private Equity investor for a top Healthcare PE firm, Frazier Healthcare, and an investment banker in Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette's healthcare M&A group. Lucinda was named “40 Under Forty” by Puget Sound Business Journal, has served on the Mercy Corp Venture Board, and is currently on the Investment Committee of SpringRock, a HCIT venture capital fund. She earned her M.B.A. from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and her B.A. from University of Puget Sound, where she was recruited to play soccer. www.linkedin.com/in/lucindastewart/ Produced by The MunnAvenuePress.com  

In this episode, the co-hosts interview Aaron Odegard and Tiffany "Medical Lab Lady" Gill about the Cell Bowl competition. For the past two years, Aaron and Tiffany have partnered with the ASCP Council of Laboratory Professionals and other ASCP members to offer the Cell Bowl hematology competition to MLT and MLS students nationwide. The Cell Bowl competition requires participants to identify up to 30 blood cells in 60 seconds correctly. In this interview, Aaron and Tiffany discuss the main drivers behind the Cell Bowl idea, the impact this competition has had on the lab community and what they foresee next for the Cell Bowl. Aaron K. Odegard MS, MLS (ASCP) SM, is a quality laboratory coordinator at Baptist Health Jacksonville.  He also serves as an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.  He received his master's degree in biomedical sciences – molecular pharmacology and experimental therapeutics from Mayo Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  Mr. Odegard is passionate about medical laboratory science.  He serves as a member of the ASCP Social Media and DEI Committees, and the ASCP Commission on Continuing Professional Development (CCPD).  He enjoys educating the public, students, and professionals on the topics of leadership, mentorship, and medical laboratory sciences through many platforms including the classrooms and local and regional meetings, and on social media.Twitter -@odie0222LinkedIn -Aaron Odegard MS, MLS (ASCP) SM | LinkedInTiffany Gill MA, MLS (ASCP)CM is a tenured professor and coordinator of the Medical Laboratory Technology program at the College of Southern Maryland in La Plata, MD. She teaches immunohematology, microbiology, biochemistry, and mycology, parasitology, and virology while maintaining NAACLS program continuous accreditation status. Through ASCP, she volunteers as a mentor, Career Ambassador, Social Media Committee member, and an ASCP Board of Certification Hematology Exam Committee member. She was one of the top five ASCP 40 Under Forty honorees for 2022.  Ms. Gill founded the “Medical Lab Lady Gill” YouTube channel, offering virtual learning experiences for medical laboratory science students, current professionals, and promotional material for the laboratory profession. Twitter - @MedicalLabLadyGLinkedIn - Tiffany Gill | LinkedInYouTube Channel - @MedicalLabLadyGillPodcast Call to ActionWe would love to feature YOU!!!Share your favorite takeaway from today's episode or anyone from this season: Video ReviewBe an eLABorate Supporter!1.     Listen on directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast, or your favorite podcast platform2.     Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode! 3.     Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!4.     Join our eLABorate Topics Group on LinkedIn5.     Leave us a Video Review and we will feature you on our Social Media: Video Review Be a Guest on our show!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or send us an e-mail us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.Please tune in next week to hear another amazing episode of eLABorate Topics!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or send us an e-mail us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.

In this special episode, the F|E|W team hosts a Facebook Live on how to approach annual planning when practicing short cycle execution. Join the FOCUS EXECUTE WIN Facebook Group >>> from here you can access the simple business plan PDF Click here to take advantage of the FOCUS EXECUTE WIN pre-order opportunities Meet your hosts: Michael Lennington Michael is a New York Times best selling author of The 12 Week Year & one of the leading experts in the world in the application of execution systems. Currently, he spends his professional time coaching his entrepreneurial clients, writing about leadership and business execution, and building simple tools for people seeking to accomplish more. What drives Michael's work is helping others overcome the thinking and action barriers that keep them from accomplishing what they are capable of. Kristin Tabbert Kristin is the Owner and President of K.L. Tabbert Performance Coaching LLC, and Co-Founder and president of Results Pathway, LLC . Both companies are founded on the core beliefs of planning and execution. Kristin has been certified 12 Week Year Coach since 2008 when she started K.L. Tabbert Performance Coaching, LLC. In 2016, she became a certified 12 Week Year Trainer. In 2019, she co-founded Results Pathways, LLC. Prior to starting her multiple businesses, the majority of her career was in B2B sales; with extensive experience in several sales arena's including print media, highly- engineered manufacturing solutions, content databases, consulting services, consumer products and real estate. Kristin's passions are simple: helping people to create clearer pathways to what they are capable of, and the love of Thoroughbred Race Horses. She lives in Taylorsville with her best friend and husband, 3 dogs, Murphy, Remington, Boomer and a barn cat named Bean. Mike Gandolfo A coach at heart, Mike's passion is to serve and impact others by helping them achieve more. Both in business and on the basketball court, he empowers people to accomplish ambitious results. His enthusiastic energy is reflected in his 20 years coaching basketball which includes winning a National Championship in 2009 as an assistant coach of the Spalding University Women's Basketball team. Through his community involvement, Mike has been integral in continuing the tradition of excellence of the Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic, and as a chair of recruiting for the program, has managed to recruit 22 high school seniors who went on to be NBA draft picks to play in the event. Mike is a coach when it comes to business, as well. As a Realtor and business owner, Mike is highly decorated, a top-producing agent who thrived building his business during the recession. Mike opened his independent, boutique brokerage, RE Solutions, in 2011 to have a company that is completely aligned with his core values and principles. In 2013, his company won the LEO Reader's Choice Award for Louisville's Best Real Estate Agency. His agency was much smaller than the competition but was recognized for its commitment to service and results. Mike was selected as a “40 Under Forty” business leader in 2016 by Louisville's Business First. His agency was also chosen as a GLI INCredible Award finalist for small business of the year in 2018. Mike has been a Buffini & Co Certified Mentor since 2010 & he is also a 12 Week Year Certified Trainer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focus-execute-win/message

Indigenous Nexus: Bringing Common Sense and Sensible Environmentalism to Natural Resouce Development. A Constructive Way Forward with Indigenous People.  January 25, 2023, Indigenous leaders, the energy and mining industry and governments will gather in Calgary for af first-of-its-kind conference on responsible and inclusive resource development. 65% of Indigenous people support or strongly support natural resource development (polling) say the organizers. Guest: Calvin Helin. CEO of IndSight Advisers. Calvin Helin is the son of a British Columbia Hereditary Chief, was named to B.C's Top Forty, Under Forty, is a lawyer and international best-selling author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Danielle Smith won byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat earlier in the week and now will sit in the Alberta legislature as premier. Plans and priorities between now and the May 29, 2023 provincial election. Guest: Danielle Smith. Premier. Alberta. In March of 2023, mental illness may qualify for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Increasingly Canadians are engaging or considering engaging MAID. Today the facts, the fallacies concerning MAID. Guest: Dr. Stefanie Green. Co-founder and president, Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers (CAMAP). - Medical advisor to the BC Ministry of Health MAID oversight committed, moderator of CAMAP's national online forum. Clinical faculty, UBC and University of Victoria. Author: This Is Assisted Dying. Winter virus season. Covid and more. Pediatric ICU's over capacity in Ontario with rising numbers of viral respiratory infections. Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health will tomorrow call for masks to be worn indoors, but no mandate issued. Questions about vaccinations and booster shots. Combining vaccines (Covid, annual flu, shingles, etc). Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch. Infectious diseases specialist, Toronto General Hospital and associate professor of medicine, University of Toronto. Indigenous Nexus: Bringing Common Sense and Sensible Environmentalism to Natural Resouce Development. A Constructive Way Forward with Indigenous People.  January 25, 2023, Indigenous leaders, the energy and mining industry and governments will gather in Calgary for af first-of-its-kind conference on responsible and inclusive resource development. 65% of Indigenous people support or strongly support natural resource development (polling) say the organizers. Guest: Calvin Helin. CEO of IndSight Advisers. Calvin Helin is the son of a British Columbia Hereditary Chief, was named to B.C's Top Forty, Under Forty, is a lawyer and international best-selling author. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If infectious diseases and public health is your thing then you've come to the right place! Joining us on this episode is Clinical Microbiologist, Science Communicator, and Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Andrea Prinzi. Dr. Prinzi studied at the University of Colorado and went on to develop and run several microbiology educational programs. In 2018, she was handed the American Society for Clinical Pathologists 40 Under Forty award, and today, she serves as Medical Science Liaison at bioMérieux. Our guest tells us when she first became interested in public health and what prompted her to stay in the field. She shares the public health issue that she is most passionate about and explains why infectious diseases are one of the most important aspects of public health. We discuss why science communication needs to improve and debate the validity of testing kits, before Dr. Andrea clarifies how her knowledge of public health helps her take better care of her community. Epidemiology is becoming ever-significant, critical appraisals are fundamentally important, and real-world evidence is a rapidly growing field. If you'd like to find out why, tune in now!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

In this episode,. Koren chats with Arnold Bryant and Taj Jackson, the 2022 co-chairs of SCV 40 Under Forty. They talk about their personal goals for the near future and why they wanted to chair JCI's flagship event this year. What does the award actually mean? Who selects the honorees? What is the process for applying and how can nominees increase their chances of being selected? Tune in to this episode for the inside scoop! For more details, check out scv40underforty.com or visit us on social media.Secrets of Tomorrow's Leaders is available on YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

Interview with Jay McBain - Chief Analyst at Canalys Jay McBain is one of the most visible and respected thought leaders in the global channel. Named 2021 Channel Influencer of the Year by Channel Partners Magazine, Top 40 Under Forty by the Business Review, as well as numerous channel magazines' top influencer lists, he is often sought out for industry guidance and future trends. Tune in to the latest episode of Marketer of the Month to learn how to scale growth through channel partnerships with adoption, automation, integrations and much more! On the Menu: Why partnerships are crucial to drive growth Finding new partner community watering holes Marketing before vendor selection - how to capitalize on the 28 moments before the deal Why subscription/consumption models are everything - no matter the margin How the tech industry has navigated the difficult roads of downturn and unpredictability Why marketing is no longer limited to a pre-sale activity

Our guest is John Ferguson, Chief HR Officer at NASCAR. John oversees NASCAR Human Resources and provides strategic leadership around talent acquisition, employee engagement, and culture development to support and engage employees across more than 20 office and racetrack locations in the U.S. For nearly a decade, John served in HR roles at Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) in Washington, D.C.. He also serves on the Alumni Board of Directors for Furman University, UNCF Orlando Leadership Council, and Durham Success Summit Advisory Council. In 2022, John was named to the Daytona Beach News-Journal's annual '40 Under Forty' list and Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and John discuss: Emotional intelligence in hybrid environments and key strategies for all leaders to use How to scale knowledge across the organization to new and existing employees  Power of YET and growth mindset Quiet quitting and how to provide psychological safety in the work environment Best practices and strategies for people starting a new leadership position where everything is new and you have none of that organizational knowledge built up. For more information about John Ferguson, please follow him on LinkedIn. To learn more about our books or the Scaling Culture Masterclass online, please go to ScalingCulture.Org. Lastly, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues. We'll be back soon with another incredible guest!

BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien talks with Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group. A winner of several of BusinessWest's awards, including Difference Maker, 40 Under Forty, and the Alumni Achievement Award, all presented to those who combine excellence in their chosen field with work within the community, she talks about how those in business can achieve such balance and find ways to give back.  It's all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

Every entrepreneur, business and sales professional MUST watch this video. I had an amazing podcast episode with the entrepreneur guru Mychal Connolly, CEO Stand Out Truck and The Launch and Stand Out Marketing Agency. Myke has started multiple successful businesses. He was nominated as Top 40 Under Forty for his businesses. I have had the pleasure meeting Myke 12 years ago and been watching his career and learning from his content ever since. Myke is very energetic and passionate when it comes to business, marketing, sales and entrepreneurship. He shares some great insight during our 5% Talk. You will know what that means by the end of this episode. Please like and share with someone who will benefit from this show. Mychal Connolly Social Media: Book: https://www.standouttruck.com/store/p/launchandstandout Course: www.HundredGrandPlan.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/mrstinkycakes F acebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketingandcupcakes/ I nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/standouttrucking/ LinkedIn: https://www/linkedin.com/in/mrstinkycakes

BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien talks with Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group. A winner of several of BusinessWest's awards, including Difference Maker, 40 Under Forty, and the Alumni Achievement Award, all presented to those who combine excellence in their chosen field with work within the community, she talks about how those in business can achieve such balance and find ways to give back. It's all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

How to lead and build culture while the world is becoming increasingly virtual.THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Join us for a fun and insightful conversation with the Founder and CEO of Bold Orange Company, Margaret Murphy. Bold Orange is a customer experience company. Modern CRM, loyalty and digital experiences are their medium. They believe authentic human connections are the single most important driver of business and societal progress. Learn how this philosophy has carried their company, clients, and culture through the last two years as work has become increasingly remote. You'll also takeaway: Why leadership is an 'art'.And, why management is a 'job'. Understand why you learn the most when life gets hard. Why the little things matter, a lot. THIS WEEK'S GUEST: Margaret Murphy believes fostering authentic human connections is the single most important driver of business and societal progress. She is the founder and CEO of Bold Orange Company (BOCO), a leading customer experience agency focused on modernizing the way brands connect with their customers. In 2021 Bold Orange was named a "Best Place To Work" both nationally by Inc. Magazine and locally by MPLS ST PAUL Business Journal. Forrester has also named BOCO an agency to watch due to the measurable impact they are delivering for their clients. Prior to Bold Orange, Margaret was president and COO of Olson, Minneapolis' largest marketing agency. There, she quadrupled the company's revenue, greatly expanded its capabilities, and significantly diversified its employee base.Named a “Woman to Watch” and a winner of the “Top 40 Under Forty,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, her strength is in building cultures that foster empowerment, inspiration, growth, and scale.Support the show

“Each week is definitely a new week and I think that has kept me going in my clinical role, having those interests outside of what I traditionally do.” - Dr. Kevin Pho of KevinMD   In episode 167, Dr. Jen Barna welcomes Dr. Kevin Pho of KevinMD to the podcast. Dr. Pho is a practicing, board-certified internal medicine physician, a national media commentator, co-author of the book, Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for Physicians and Medical Practices, and an acclaimed keynote speaker. In this episode, he tells Dr. Barna about what his week usually looks like and why he thinks it's so important for physicians to have identities and interests outside of their clinical roles. He also explains why social media can be so powerful for physicians to use for many different reasons and outlines how and why it can be useful. He also shares what he has on the horizon for KevinMD and his other projects.  Dr. Kevin Pho is the owner, founder, and editor of KevinMD.com, where he also conceives and executes digital strategy, and directs technology infrastructure. It now receives over 3 million monthly page views, and exceeds 250,000 followers on Facebook and Twitter.   His commentary regularly appears in USA Today, where he is a member of its editorial Board of Contributors, as well as CNN and the New York Times. His opinion pieces highlight the challenges everyday doctors face, ranging from the primary care shortage to the epidemic of physician burnout.   Kevin understands the nuanced issues that clinicians face when they manage their online reputations, expand into the social media space, or prepare a high-stakes keynote speech. He shares his extensive experience through personalized, 1-on-1 coaching.   Kevin received his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and practices primary care in Nashua, New Hampshire.  He was a member of the New Hampshire Union Leader's 40 Under Forty, an inductee to the Healthcare Internet Hall of Fame, recipient of the American Medical Writers Association's McGovern Award, and named a top doctor in the state by New Hampshire Magazine in 2017 through 2020. Find full transcripts of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast episodes on the DocWorking Blog  DocWorking empowers physicians and entire health care teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time.   Are you a physician who would like to tell your story? Please email Amanda Taran, our producer, at podcast@docworking.com to be considered.   And if you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5 star review, we would be extremely grateful!   We're everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, Podbean   You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.    Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!   Occasionally, we discuss financial and legal topics. We are not financial or legal professionals. Please consult a licensed professional for financial or legal advice regarding your specific situation.   Podcast produced by: Amanda Taran

Jay McBain is an accomplished speaker, author and innovator in the IT industry. Named 2022 ForzaDash Channel Leader, 2021 Channel Influencer of the Year by Channel Partners Magazine, Top 40 Under Forty by the Business Review, Channel A-List by CRN, Top 8 Thought Leader by Channel Marketing Journal, Top 20 Visionary by ChannelPro, Top 25 Newsmaker by CDN Magazine, Top 50 Channel Influencer by Penton, Top 100 Most Respected Thought Leader by VSR Magazine, Global Power 150 by SMB Magazine, and Top 250 Managed Services Executives by MSPmentor. Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymcbain/Web: http://www.jaymcbain.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmcbainAbout: https://about.me/jmcbainYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jayrmcbainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymcbain/Joey Pinz Conversations Podcast Information: • Website: https://www.joeypinz.com • Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinz • Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger  https://tomizzomusic.com  Support our podcast:  • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ • How much is this podcast worth to you? Consider $5, $10 or $20/mo with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz  • How about a one-time payment?  • What is the episode worth to you? $25/$50/$100/$500 /$1,000/$5,000 with PayPal (one-time): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JoePannone Please subscribe/follow to Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations Podcast: • Spotify, Apple, Google, or others.  Please consider rating with 5 stars if you like it. • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10 • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODI4OTA2LnJzcw • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1Please follow on social media: @TheJoeyPinz • Instagram: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.instagram.com/TheJoeyPinz  • Twitter: @TheJoeyPinz  https://twitter.com/TheJoeyPinz • Facebook: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.facebook.com/TheJoeyPinz • TikTok:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeypinzFinally,  join our newsletter: https://joeypinzconversations.com/#newsletterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz)

Chances are, there are luxury agents in your area who have an excellent reputation. You hear about them all the time. They're the agents people rave about and recommend. They attract leads and referrals, largely due to their reputations. They get hired consistently.  If you're not one already, wouldn't you want to be an agent like that? It would be best if you listened to these nuggets of wisdom that Brennan Buckley is about to spill. I've known Brennan for a little over a year now. He's the founding partner for Realm Global. He comes with 20 years of experience in real estate. Listen to this episode to learn about the seven nuggets of wisdom to create a consistent luxury experience. “When you can make a connection with a buyer or a seller at their level, it shows how diligent you'll be when you market their home and make a connection of their property.” - Brennan Buckley Things You'll Learn in This Episode: Educate yourself: Education is a crucial component of your growth. Your peer group makes a huge difference: It would help if you were around peers that will help you get there. The people around you determine how far you will go. Join luxury spheres: If you want to join the luxury world, consider joining things like country clubs. That's where you'll find your target audience. Find a niche: Specialists get wealthy, while generalists get paid. Do your homework: Know your area and everything that happens there, and do not forget to do your homework on the people you'll be working with. It will make you stand out. Partnerships: Many clients in the luxury world are wealthy businesspeople, and their main aim is to build relationships and partnerships. Always strive to find a way of becoming a partner to your client. Afterward: People say that first impressions last, but according to Brennan, afterward impressions last an eternity and help build relationships.   Guest Bio: Brennan Buckley is a Founding Partner of REALM Global, a new real estate collective made up of elite luxury professionals across the country. Before joining REALM, Brennan spent 15 years at Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest real estate company, where he served for several years as President. At age 33, he was named to The Des Moines Business Record's Class of “40 Under Forty” business leaders.  Connect with Brennan Buckley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennan-buckley-a890724/ Got a question? Need help with a listing? Then join me live on Luxury Fridays. Visit LuxuryFridays.com for information on the next live session. Hope to see you there!

I was recently answering questions on Instagram when someone asked me..."How do I become that? How do you even get started in that job?"It hit me that so many women out there want to do something different, but have no idea how to get started.  So I am now introducing...The How To Become SeriesHave a love for writing? Thinking about the possibilities of making a profit from doing it?If so, this episode is for you.Meet Sarah Connell Sanders. Sarah is a teacher and freelance writer from my home city, Worcester, Massachusetts. Her writing is dedicated to creating conversations around food, women, and education. Her work is so amazing (especially those pieces she did on me, duh) that she has been named “Worcester's Best Columnist” in 2019 by Best of Worcester, and in 2020, she appeared on Worcester Business Journal's “40 Under Forty” list. In this episode, Sarah is going to share her story on how she got her surprise start as a freelance writer, ways she suggests going about taking up journalism as your career, and what she wishes she knew right off the bat.We also get to talking about:The sport that was her life until it started to feel more like a job than a fun hobbyHow striking up a deal with her local gym ended up getting her a columnist position with Worcester MagazineThe book deal that landed on her lap (and how that happened)The one thing you need if you don't have a degreeand more!To hear Sarah break down how she became a successful journalist at a young age, click play!Connect with Sarah:InstagramPop It Worcester WebsitePop It PodcastI look forward to getting to know you better so please subscribe, rate and review, and connect with me on Instagram! (@adrikeefe)Head over to www.AdrianaKeefe.com for more information, free tools and tips, and more!Heartfül of Kerøsene - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons AttributionFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-heartful-of-kerseneMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/y-tbE2FIA1o

"If you're an agency owner and you're interested in acquisitions, this is the episode for you!" Join host Jim Schubert in his excitement about today's guest on Agents Growth Academy Podcast, Mike Mensch. Mike is an acquisitions expert on the sales side, and he's bringing his top three pieces of advice for those who may be starting out with an interest in it. Get a framework of how a ready buyer is positioned, advice for handling the human aspect of acquisitions, and even hear a few MNA war stories. 3 Key TakeawaysWhy you must employ a "boots on the ground" strategy when you've made an acquisitionWhy you should take time to study an owner's P<he typical time frame to complete an acquisitionAbout Mike is the CEO and founding partner of Agency Brokerage Consultants, a top M&A advisor to the insurance brokerage industry. He is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and a certified Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI). He studied chemical engineering in college and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Tech and a Master of Science degree from Virginia Tech, continuing through becoming a Ph.D. candidate. He also holds a real estate broker license and property & casualty and life & health agent licenses in Florida. For more than 5 years, he has been one of the top producers within the International Business Brokers' Association (IBBA). In 2017, he was named to the prestigious National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts “40 Under Forty” list of brightest emerging leaders in the business valuation profession.ResourcesWebsite: agencybrokerage.netCall the office: (321) 255-1309Mike's LinkedinPredictable Revenue: Turn Your Business Into a Sales Machine with the $100 Million Best Practices of Salesforce.com by Aaron Ross and Marylou Tyler

In this week's episode of the Propcast, Louisa speaks with Brad Hargreaves, CEO and Founder of Common, a residential brand creating a better kind of multifamily property manager through innovations in technology, design, and operations. This episode covers the differences between the UK and US rental markets, and how co-living has taken off in US markets and what this might mean for the market in the UK and Europe. Companies Mentioned:   Common https://www.common.com/ General Assembly https://generalassemb.ly/  Kinnevik https://www.kinnevik.com/ Greystar https://www.greystar.com/  Quarters https://quarters.com/ Student Hotel https://www.thestudenthotel.com/  Noah https://www.noahapartments.com/     Shout Outs   Brian Lee https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianlee860/?originalSubdomain=uk     Key Insights From This Episode Our thoughts around value proposition for the customer have always been for co-living for micros in particular, have always been really centered on affordability. Community is important. It's a great value add. The experiences is key. But if you're not offering real value it's going to be very difficult to scale. - Brad Hargreaves   There are certainly ways where Europe is ahead of the US I would say, in terms of liberalising zoning and, allowing more innovative, mixed operations and mixed uses. - Brad Hargreaves   I read this the other day and I think it maps perfectly to the real estate industry, is that you generally overestimate what you can do in a year, but underestimate what you can do in 10 years. And I think that speaks incredibly true to the real estate industry, which is not fast moving. But when it moves, it can do tremendous things. - Brad Hargreaves I would encourage anyone getting into real estate to really take the long view of it. It is an industry that rewards the long view. - Brad Hargreaves Keywords: co-living, capital, affordable housing, shared housing, multi family, build to rent About Our Guests Brad Hargreaves  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharg/ Brad Hargreaves is the Founder and CEO of Common, the nation's leading residential brand that designs and manages multifamily apartments with more than 6,000 residents in over 10 markets across the country. Before founding Common in early 2015, Brad was the co-founder of General Assembly, a global education institution with campuses in more than 15 cities worldwide. As part of the General Assembly founding team, Brad led the growth of the company's education business from its launch in 2011 into a global institution with over a dozen campuses. Most recently, he was a Venture Partner at Maveron, General Assembly's lead investor. Brad has been named to Ernst and Young's 2020 “Entrepreneur of the Year” award; Vanity Fair's “The Next Establishment”; Business Insider's “Silicon Alley 100”; and Crain's 2017 “40 Under Forty.” Common is a residential brand creating a better kind of multifamily property manager through innovations in technology, design, and operations. Common delivers exceptional experiences for renters across twelve cities and nearly 7,000 units in coliving, microunit, and traditional apartments. They are the preferred choice for both residents looking for a stress-free and all-inclusive living environment from a trusted brand, and for real estate owners seeking reliable, above-market returns. The Common platform also includes workforce housing management brand Noah and family-first operator Mily. With over 20,000 units signed and under development and over $110 million in venture capital investment, Common is expanding into 22 cities across the world. To work with us, visit our partners page or follow us on instagram at @common.living. About Our Host Louisa Dickins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-dickins-ab065392/?originalSubdomain=uk Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5 core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA). About LMRE www.lmre.tech LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to the place at the time. They are passionate about the industry and passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people driven, PropTech community.

Changing Behavior. Some believe that the adoption of positive behaviors by individuals and communities “just happens”. But the truth is, there is a science behind how to encourage and design for change.    The Behavior Change Architect Podcast is a conversation about innovative and evidence-based behavior change strategies to increase well-being. Listen in to discussions with thought leaders, industry experts, and innovative scientists, on hot-button topics around specific behaviors like vaping, resilience, and financial well-being, as well as research and design issues including engagement, technology, and communication strategies.    We will go beyond published works to discuss behind-the-scenes topics and cutting-edge findings. Tune in as your host Dr. Kerry Evers takes you on a journey to change the discussion, change perspectives, and ultimately, help you change behavior for your clients, populations, and perhaps even yourself!    Change is always in the air for your host, Kerry Evers, Ph.D.…. or at least always on her mind. She is deeply and passionately committed to leveraging the undeniable power and reliability of behavior change science to empower people to experience life-changing breakthroughs. As the Co-President and CEO of Pro-Change Behavior Systems, she leads a team focused on assisting organizations with behavior change challenges to help their populations improve and maintain high well-being. Kerry, who holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Rhode Island, is best known for her expertise on theory-driven approaches to health behavior change, implementing evidence-based behavior change strategies using sophisticated tailoring, and integrating these solutions into population-based systems. She has published widely in the field and is a sought-after speaker and trainer. She has been recognized as a “40 Under Forty” in her state and received the Health Enhancement Research Organization's Mark Dundon Research Award. Her passion for improving well-being extends beyond work to her community through her services on several non-profit boards, and by recently founding a charitable giving organization. Kerry brings her curiosity and passion to every interview to help her listeners provide cutting-edge behavior change strategies to their populations and clients.   

The “Choose to Challenge” theme for International Women's Day and Women's History month challenges us, men and women alike, to confront biases, question stereotypes, and celebrate the achievements of women around the world. Change comes from challenge and a challenged world is an alert world. But, implementing strategies that will make those changes a reality takes a lot of work. Join the discussion with Aisha C. Mills, Political Commentator, as she discusses the challenges women face and the ways change can be affected in our communities. Guest Aisha C. Mills Aisha is a seasoned political strategist and social impact advisor with twenty-years of experience working to ensure that our democracy is responsive to, reflective of, and led by the diverse communities that are the fabric of our nation. A nationally respected voice on Democratic politics, she is a political commentator on MSNBC and CNN, and is the author of dozens of policy reports and political and cultural analyses published in a range of media outlets. She has been recognized as one of “The Out 100”; The Root 100" top African American influencers; and a top "40 Under Forty" LGBT leader by The Advocate Magazine. Aisha was recently an IOP Fellow (Sp'19) at Harvard Kennedy School where she hosted a weekly seminar on identity politics and the rise of the “New American Majority” of people of color who will soon be the majority of the population. Previously, she was the first African American woman to lead a national LGBTQ organization in her role as president & CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund and Institute. Prior to Victory, she served as a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, the largest progressive think tank in the country. Aisha has also advised and helped to elect dozens of Members of Congress as executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, regional finance director at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and fundraiser to several candidates. The most southern Jersey girl you'll ever meet, Aisha was raised in New Jersey by her grandparents who left South Carolina in the 1950s as part of the great migration of African Americans fleeing the Jim Crow south. Host Michael Zeldin Michael Zeldin is a well-known and highly-regarded TV and radio analyst/commentator. He has covered many high-profile matters, including the Clinton impeachment proceedings, the Gore v. Bush court challenges, Special Counsel Robert Muller's investigation of interference in the 2016 presidential election, and the Trump impeachment proceedings.  In 2019, Michael was a Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he taught a study group on Independent Investigations of Presidents. Previously, Michael was a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as Deputy Independent/ Independent Counsel, investigating allegations of tampering with presidential candidate Bill Clinton's passport files, and as Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, Foreign Affairs Committee, October Surprise Task Force, investigating the handling of the American hostage situation in Iran. Michael is a prolific writer and has published Op-ed pieces for CNN.com, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Hill, The Washington Times, and The Washington Post.

Matt Norman discusses how to break the mental patterns that hinder our growth—and encourage healthier patterns. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The thinking pattern that saps our energy 2) Two questions to keep your thoughts from overwhelming you 3) How to keep criticism from fazing you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep627 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MATT — Matt Norman is President & CEO of Norman & Associates, which offers Dale Carnegie programs in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Through Norman & Associates, he helps people think and work together more effectively. Matt's mentorship has helped Fortune 100 corporations, non-profits, and entrepreneurs change the way they engage with their employees and clients. Matt has been named to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 40 Under Forty list and the Minnesota Business (Real) Power 50. • Matt's book: Four Patterns of Healthy People: How to Grow Past Your Rooted Behaviors, Discover a Deeper Connection with Others, and Reach Your Full Potential in Life and Business • Book website: FourPatterns.com • Matt's website: MattNorman.com • Matt's LinkedIn: Matt Norman — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie • Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink • Book: Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock • Book: How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise.com. Build your team's learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome.• Find Your Dream Job. Learn Ramit Sethi's pro-tips at IWT.com/podcastDJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Williams is a fourth year pathology resident at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He earned his M.D from the Jacobs School of Medicine in Buffalo, NY.  He has been named the The Power List 2020 of pathologists and  ASCP 40 Under Forty program recognizes members under the age of 40 for their achievements and leadership qualities that are making an impact on pathology and laboratory medicine. He plans on doing fellowships in #forensics and #Neuropath to one day become a medical examiner. 

TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Laura is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marketing company, Vision Advertising, located in the greater Boston area. Laura created, built and ran the growth-oriented enterprise for 19 years with tremendous success, before retiring from active involvement in 2018 at age 37, passing the reins to her successor. Over the years, Laura personally sold several million dollars in ongoing contracts, was featured on Fox News and other Boston programming several times, was publicly recognized for business accomplishments, and was named a 40 Under Forty winner at only age 23. Having started her first business at 19, Laura began to search for her next big project in 2012, finally finding it right on the cusp of retirement. While Laura's career had been speckled with accomplishments and accolades, when she retired, she was simply burnt out and unhappy. After years of classes, workshops, books, and more, Laura was confused and wondering why the personal development world had let her down and sought to solve the problem. She went on a radical journey of self-discovery, research, and testing, determined to find energy and lasting, fulfilling happiness in all areas of life. Laura found the answers to the question that plagued her (and so many of us) – six of them, in fact. She is devoted to sharing the universally applicable and deeply liberating truths she discovered, so that others may find their own path out of misery and into lasting, fulfilling happiness and limitless possibility. Laura moved away from Boston in 2019 to the island of Maui, Hawaii and lives in tropical bliss with her husband, cats and dog. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraldibenedetto/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lauraldibenedetto/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lldibenedetto/ Website 1: https://lauradibenedetto.com/ Website 2: https://www.thesixhabits.com/ Amazon link for her book The Six Habits: click here

Scott Sonju is the President of the Dallas Jackals professional rugby team and Neltex Sports. Scott was the longtime President and General Manager of the Frisco RoughRiders when the club was twice named “Organization of the Year” and received Baseball America's top accolade, the Bob Freitas Award. Sonju is a two-time selection for the Dallas Business Journal “40 Under Forty” and was named Texas League Executive of the Year in 2014. In this episode, we discuss how to build a successful and sustainable organization, along with the importance of utilizing principles in managing your team. Scott also details his hiring practices and offers thought-provoking insight on servant leadership.   ------------------   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:    Dr. Erik Korem's podcast “The BluePrint" focuses on High Performance - a science-based, holistic process of achieving excellence in every field. He explores the methods and mindsets that build and sustain High-Performing humans through his experience as a sports scientist working with the NFL, Olympians and other elite athletes. In The BluePrint, he invites athletic champions, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and other exceptional people to discuss their resilience through struggles and triumphs while educating and motivating listeners about their High-Performance Journey.    Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer on a mission to help The BluePrint listeners learn how to use stress to perform at their best across a number of fields. He has implemented sports science and athlete tracking technologies with collegiate and professional football teams, working with the NFL, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Dr. Erik Korem is also an expert in sleep and stress resilience and the Founder and CEO of AIM7.    ------------------   If you found this episode valuable, would you please help us by providing a review by simply going to ratethispodcast.com/blueprint Follow Erik Korem on social media:   Twitter Instagram Facebook   Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant and entertaining podcasts.   ------------------   QUOTES: John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “Whenever you are sparring, your mind will have a given direction of focus. The most basic division is between self focus and focus on the opponent.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience   Blue Print host Dr. Erik Korem on high performance mindset and resilience:  “In sport, our goal is to develop the most adaptable athletes with the most resilience who can consistently obtain their high performance mindset and potential.” - Dr. Erik Korem on high performance mindset and resilience, host of The Blue Print   John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “Philosophy was crucial because it is among the best means of developing a problem solving mindset.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience   Blue Print host Dr. Erik Korem on high performance, performance mindset, and resilience:  “The key is using that stress and being able to adapt to it to improve. That's what high performance to me is: the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential.”  - Dr. Erik Korem on high performance, performance mindset, and resilience, host of The Blue Print   John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “The greatest determinant of the outcome of your matches over time by a landslide is your training and lifestyle mentality. This is the high performance mindset you carry every day as you train and progress.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.