Podcasts about Vistage International

Did you know that significant life transitions can feel like being stuck in a dense fog? In my recent podcast episode, Brenda K. Reynolds introduced the concept of "fog" during moments of uncertainty. The fog stands for "freaking opportunity for growth.” She also introduced the “FROG” method to navigate through challenging transitions: Freaking Out, Responsibilities, Overcoming Obstacles, and Growth. Brenda K. Reynolds, founder of BKR Consulting, Inc. has spent her career as a trusted organizational and leadership consultant focused on helping clients lead with clarity and confidence during times of change. She leaves her clients equipped with the mindset, behaviors and strategies to master their “now what?” moments in the workplace or life space. And convert them to “why not's?!” She's a 2x best-selling author of TBD-To Be Determined: Leading with Clarity & Confidence in Uncertain Times and the 5 FROGS Transformation Journal: Reflections on the Road to Resilience. Brenda is also a TEDx & international speaker, specializing in guiding individuals and client organizations through times of uncertainty, challenge, change and growth on the road to greater resilience and performance. Leveraging her 2 corporate leadership roles and her entrepreneurial background, she's been trusted by clients including McDonalds, QVC, Goldman Sachs, Junior League International, The Body Shop, Vistage International, Special Olympics, Sherwin Williams, and more! Connect with Brenda! Website - www.BrendaKReynolds.com Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

Practical Tips and Candid Conversations for Alzheimer's and Dementia Family Caregivers Today we will learn about “The Caregiver's Journey is an innovative and refreshing way to learn how to tackle day-to-day dementia family caregiving challenges with strength, patience, and peace of mind. Using practical tips and candid conversations, Lori La Bey talks with Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster to help you navigate caregiving's ups and downs, so you move from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and sometimes frightened - to confident, balanced, and supported.”  Learn: Sue and Nancy's multiple personal journeys with dementia. Get practical tips Hear candid conversations About Sue and Nancy's podcast and blog About Sue's book - Our Journey of Love, 5 Steps to Navigate Your Caregiving Journey The Caregivers Journey Course – short audio, video, and print The Caregiver's primer Understanding ourselves in a meaningful way. – dealing with stress. The messy middle The grace of grief Moving forward Caregiver selfcare Nancy Treaster is a retired software industry veteran, who spent her last 16 years as General Manager of Strategic Operations at Verint Systems. A respected industry speaker, she balanced her career with caregiving responsibilities for family members with dementia. Recognizing the lack of practical resources for dementia caregivers, Nancy co-founded The Caregiver's Journey with her friend Sue Ryan. As a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Nancy now dedicates herself to supporting caregivers, drawing on her business expertise and personal experiences. Sue Ryan is a change strategist, speaker, author, and executive coach who empowers leaders and caregivers to maximize their potential. With more than 40 years in enterprise software sales, while navigating a variety of roles of family caregiving support, she guides family caregivers to become confident, balanced, and supported on their caregiving journey. She guides businesses to navigate the global crisis of family caregiving in business so both business and their valued working caregivers thrive. She's authored/co-authored five bestsellers, created an award-winning online course for caregivers, is a certified hospice volunteer and caregiver advocate. Sue is a professional speaker including, TEDx, DisruptHR, and Vistage International. Watch the Video Interview https://youtu.be/-7Pjuocz8MI Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer's Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-tips-and-candid-conversations-for/id986940432?i=1000666275738 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer's Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hCmuDKurS2N1rBiL26rRb Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Alzheimer's Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/practical-tips-and-candid-conversations-for-alzheimers-and-dementia-family-caregivers/ Dementia Map Global Resource Directory https://www.dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2024/8/15/practical-tips-and-candid-conversations-for-alzheimer-apos-s-and-dementia-family-caregivers   Contact Information Website   https://thecaregiversjourney.com/ Website   https://sueryan.solutions/  Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/ Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/ Sue's Email   Sue@thecaregiversjourney.com Nancy's Email  Nancy@thecaregiversjourney.com Sue Ryan's first book, Our Journey of Love, 5 Steps to Navigate Your Caregiving Journey Sue is a contributing Author of The Caregiver's Advocate: A Complete Guide to Support and Resources whose primary Author is Debbie DeMoss Compton     The Caregiver's Advocate   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011. Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check our Best Books for Retirement ________________________ Have you considered phased retirement? Most working people dream about that day when they'll ride off into the sunset and into retirement. But a full stop retirement isn't for everyone. It can make the transition to retirement quite challenging. Many people are choosing insread to glide into retirement. Phased retirement is trending as a way to gradually retire, on your own terms. It's essential a flexible work arrangement. Our guest today is Jennifer Barnes, a CEO, who shares her experiences with phased retirement in her company. Jennifer Barnes joins us from San Diego. ________________________ Bio Jennifer Barnes, CEO of Optima Office, graduated with a Finance and Marketing degree from the University of Arizona, earned an MBA from San Diego State University, and completed the Becker CPA coursework. She spent 15 years as a Controller for numerous companies and non-profits throughout San Diego before starting her first company in 2012, which was the 5th fastest-growing company in San Diego in 2016 and made the Inc 5000 in 2017 and 2018. Jennifer has won numerous awards as the CEO of the two companies she founded. Her favorite is the best place to work because having high retention and happy staff is what drives her. Both of her companies have made it into the Inc 5000 and SDBJ's fastest-growing companies list. Between 2021-2023, Jennifer was named Woman of the Year by SDBJ, received the top corporate citizen award, made it in SD's top 500 most influential leaders, and the top 50 Women of Influence in Accounting and Finance for two years in a row. She was also recognized as a finalist for the Entrepreneur of The Year 2024 Pacific Southwest program. Jennifer has sat on many boards in her career and currently sits on the board of The Better Business Bureau, NuFund Venture Group (formerly Tech Coast Angels), Junior Achievement, and a publicly traded company, Presidio Property Trust (SQFT). She volunteers her time at SDSU and the REC at Miramar College by participating in mentor programs and as a judge in various student competitions. She is currently a member of Rotary 33, Vistage International, Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Young Executives Council, and Social Venture Partners. ______________________ For More on Jennifer Barnes Company Website Fortune Article: I'm a CEO and 12 of my employees are in ‘flextirement.' With boomers opting not to retire, the arrangement will become more common _______________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like  Is Your Company Ready for the Aging Workforce? – Paul Rupert Unretired – Mark S. Walton _______________________ Mentioned in This Episode Poem - The Summer Day by Mary Oliver _______________________ Wise Quotes  On Why Phased Retirement Works  "What's interesting, Joe, is that at Optima, we've always had a flexible work environment and we didn't really think about it as flex retirement because we've always allowed employees to work whatever hours made sense for them. But as we looked at our workforce, we realized that many of our employees are over 50, some over 60 and some are even 70 and over. And what we find with these employees is they have a wealth of knowledge. They are so experienced, they've worked in so many different industries, and they can really add a ton of value to our clients. And so if we can capture these people's attention and get them to work with us on hours that make sense for them, whether it's 16 hours a week or 30 hours a week or somewhere in between, it is incredibly efficient. It is such a huge value add to our clients. The employees themselves really get a chance to work for different companies and not fully retire but still be engaged and many of them say, keeps them young." On Leading a Team with Flexible Retirement "When we're on, we're on. And so when you're billing clients and you're working on an hourly basis to help peop...

Brian Beaulieu is the CEO of ITR Economics and an esteemed economist with over 40 years of experience in business cycle trend analysis. Brian and his team have a track record of 96% accuracy in economic forecasts. Brian is also the author of several popular books, including Prosperity in the Age of Decline and Make Your Move. Brian has provided insightful workshops and seminars to thousands of executives Vistage International and TEC, organizations of over 13,000 CEOs globally. Brian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to share his career and offer a bold economic projection that you don't want to miss. Learn why Brian believes everything about the global economy will change in 2030–and what you can do to prepare for that seismic shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are you seeing God's gifts in your life? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Greg discuss: Learning young to show Christian love. The ups and downs of running a family business.  Getting involved directly in your giving. Using God's blessings as a model for the future generations.   Key Takeaways: The best family businesses often bring in third-party facilitators to help define roles and expectations clearly which can help them run more smoothly. Leave room for God to work within you and through you. Use meal times for good. This is a time when families can come together, build foundations, and follow after Jesus. The more you can cut your ego out of what you do, the better off you will be. Everything we have and everything we are is because of God. He is good and he blesses us."Fight any correlation you might have between gifts and worthiness. Go from ‘I am worthy' to ‘God is good'." —  Greg Holsinger Episode References: Halftime Institute: https://halftimeinstitute.org/Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob BufordGenerous Business Owner Episode - Lloyd Reeb: Roadmap to a Joyous, Generous LifeHOPE Trip: https://www.hopeinternational.org/take-action/tripsEgo is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday About Greg Holsinger: Greg Holsinger is the former President + CEO of U-GRO Learning Centres. U-GRO celebrates the wonder of childhood by empowering families at 14 community-based and employer-sponsored child daycare facilities. The company employs 350 teaching professionals who serve over 1,900 children daily. U-GRO focuses on child outcomes through innovative education, modern facilities, and high-performing teams and is the premier provider of child daycare and preschool education in South-Central Pennsylvania. U-GRO Learning Centres was founded as a single church-based preschool. After joining, Holsinger led and transformed the company into a commercially successful enterprise aimed squarely at school preparedness for preschool children. U-GRO children today achieve superior outcomes resulting in average 94% K-readiness scores. During his tenure, company revenues increased 19-fold and U-GRO ranked among the top 50 childcare organizations, prior to being acquired by the Learning Care Group, Inc., North America's second-largest for-profit childcare provider. Holsinger's prior professional background includes positions within the consumer packaged goods industry at the following companies: General Foods Corporation (Kraft Heinz Company, NASDAQ: KHC), Helene Curtis Industries (Unilever, NYSE: UL) and Nielsen (Nielsen Holdings plc, NYSE: NLSN). He was a long-standing and award-winning member of Vistage International, the World's Leading Chief Executive Organization. Greg Holsinger is a father and husband based in Hershey, PA. He values family, helping others through Christ-focused efforts and enjoys motorcycling, golfing and skiing. In 2017, he concluded his term as Chair, Board of Directors for Luthercare Retirement Communities www.luthercare.org. Previous board service included Linden Hall www.lindenhall.org the nation's oldest independent boarding and day school for girls, and the United Methodist Stewardship Foundation www.umstewardship.org. Holsinger served extended terms as the Treasurer and Council member for his church and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Elizabethtown College.  Connect with Greg Holsinger:Website: https://www.u-gro.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gholsinger/   Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Steven Snyder is a Corporate Seminar Leader and CEO Coach. He has presented programs on Accelerated Learning, And Mindfulness in over 100 countries around the word. Working for over thirty years with Vistage International he has received the Speaker of the Year Award, the Millennium Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award twice.   Watch The Art of Vibrant Living Show LIVE! - Did you know that this "podcast" is actually a LIVE video show?  Register (completely SPAM-Free) to receive automated announcements whenever we go live.  Then simply click and engage.  We welcome your questions and real-time participation.  Go to http://ryps.tk/avl-register and register (free) now!

Meet Craig LowderCraig Lowder, author of Smooth Selling ForeverTM and co-author of the soon to be released Trusted Advisor Confidential, is a lead conversion/sales-effectiveness expert with a forty-year track record of helping both business owners and independent trusted advisors achieve their sales growth goals. He is the founder and president of MainSpring Sales Group. Lowder has worked with over sixty companies and independent trusted advisors increase first-year annual sales from 21 to 142 percent.He speaks extensively on the topics “The Star Guide for Smooth Selling ForeverTM, “Smooth Selling ForeverTM ... Charting your Company's Course for Predictable and Sustainable Sales Growth” and the “NavSTAR Client AcquisitionTM System” for many groups and associations. Groups include Vistage International, the world's largest CEO peer-to-peer association, and the Turnaround Management Association (TMA). Craig has also been featured at Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) group events.Can you share with our listeners what the six stars are of the NAVSTAR client acquisition system that helped generate significant predictable and sustainable new client growth?Absolutely. Like the ancient mariners, they had to chart their course and they followed the stars. Based on a 40-year track record of trial and error and learning, I came up with this system that I believe everyone either in sales or as a trusted advisor should follow. It starts with targeting the right fit clients or customers that you're seeking. It's foundational. If you don't get that right, you can't get any of the other five stars right.How do we shorten that sales cycle? Do you have some advice on that? Number one- Know your buyer journey. Everything starts with a buyer journey. Put your customer hat on your target audience and say, "If I were to make a decision for my products or services, what step would I go through?"Then you need to choreograph the dance, build the sales mapping process from the customer's point of view. Because of the lead conversion process, we want to be going down the road in the same direction, at the same speed that our prospective client is going. maybe a little bit ahead of them in being able to offer them A and B chocolate or vanilla options in order to guide them in terms of making an informed purchasing decision for themselves. Because in many cases they haven't purchased from someone like us maybe forever. Maybe it's been 3 to 5 years and they don't know how to purchase. So we have to guide them through the process. The third thing is because of the pandemic and there was a great article that was put out by McKinsey right and was November of 2020 after an associate of mine, and Lori knows him, put me in Forbes talking about what's going on in the virtual world. And as I say today, we're in a virtual selling world. And digital self-serve is the driver. And in the McKinsey report, which was shocking, I think, to a lot of people, do you think the sellers are driving virtual selling? No, the buyers are buying virtual selling.And so much more… Connect with Craig!LinkedInSmooth Selling Forevercraig@smoothsellingforever.com (630)649-4943Smooth Selling Forever: Charting Your Company's Course for Predictable and Sustainable Sales Growth

Brian Beaulieu is the CEO of ITR Economics and an esteemed economist with over 40 years of experience in business cycle trend analysis. Brian and his team have a track record of 96% accuracy in economic forecasts. Brian is also the author of several popular books, including Prosperity in the Age of Decline and Make Your Move. Brian has provided insightful workshops and seminars to thousands of executives Vistage International and TEC, organizations of over 13,000 CEOs globally.  Brian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to share his career and offer a bold economic projection that you don't want to miss. Learn why Brian believes everything about the global economy will change in 2030--and what you can do to prepare for that seismic shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to welcome master communications expert Michael Allosso to the show. Michael coaches CEOs and executives on dynamic presentations and effective leadership. He's led award-winning workshops worldwide and is a top-rated speaker for Vistage International, winning Speaker of the Year four times. When he's not speaking, Michael is directing plays and films. Michael joins us to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of virtual teaching. Distance learning exploded out of necessity during the pandemic, but many educators are still figuring out how to maximize its potential. Michael will share his insights on communicating effectively through the screen, which is also just about reaching learners in general with truth, specificity, and positivity.Key PointsVirtual teaching requires adapting your communication style - how to come across as engaging without in-person cuesTips for using body language, eye contact and vocal variety to connect with remote studentsKeeping energy and student participation high during virtual sessionsPortraying enthusiasm and passion through the cameraThe importance of entertainment and "golden moments" in education, virtual or in-personMichael offered great advice for educators on finding their personal brand, the power of making people feel seen, and finding the right roles for people whether it be in the classroom, casting a play, or finding your business's leadership team. Overall, the episode covered practical tips for impactful virtual teaching while highlighting the profound impact of an authentic, personalized approach to the teacher-student relationship.---Guest bio:MICHAEL ALLOSSO is a master communications expert who coaches CEOs and other high level executives both in dynamic presentations as well as effective day to day leadership. He has led award winning workshops for leaders and sales teams all over the world and is a much sought after personal coach and keynote speaker. Since he started in 2004, Michael has been a top rated speaker for Vistage International. During that time he won “The Lifetime Achievement” Award, the Vistage Top Performer Award for 2020, an unprecedented four “Speaker of the Year” Awards, the “Millennium” Award, two “Members' Choice” Awards, the “Above and Beyond Award, and “Speaker of the Year” for TEC Canada.  Michael is also an actor and award winning professional director/choreographer of countless plays, films, videos and live events. Audiences have seen Michael in the film, Pink Panther II, with Steve Martin. Above all, his crowning accomplishment is that he is an avid Boston Red Sox fan.---Links:Michael Allosso's website: https://michaelallosso.com/Browse amazing virtual learning opportunities at CILC.orgSeth's  Banyan Global Learning provides live virtual learning series in Character Education to schools at banyangloballearning.com

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Founder of Simple Strat, Ali Schwanke. Connecting with Ali Schwanke can provide numerous benefits, especially if you want to enhance your marketing and sales strategies. As the founder of Simple Strat, a Diamond HubSpot Solutions Partner, and a B2B content marketing agency, Ali has a wealth of experience in helping businesses optimize their use of HubSpot and improve their customer acquisition and retention. As a sought-after speaker, marketing advisor, and podcast guest, Ali can offer valuable insights into marketing strategy, content creation, and HubSpot. Her no-BS approach and ability to bring fresh ideas and strategies to the table can be beneficial for marketing and sales teams. About Ali Schwanke: Ali Schwanke is the founder of Simple Strat, a Diamond HubSpot solutions partner and B2B content marketing agency. She's also the co-host of HubSpot Hacks, the unofficial YouTube channel for HubSpot tutorials with more than 1M views and over 15,000 subscribers. Ali is a sought-after speaker, marketing advisor, and podcast guest about HubSpot, marketing strategy and driving leads and awareness through content across multiple platforms. Audiences appreciate her no-BS approach and her keen ability to bring fresh ideas and strategies to marketing and sales teams. A past-president of the Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association, Ali also serves as a trusted advisor for Vistage International and a marketing mentor for the Gener8 Accelerator Network. In her spare time, you can find her running or watching her boys play sports. About Simple Strat: Simple Strat is a marketing and sales firm that optimizes businesses' use of HubSpot, a leading inbound marketing, sales, and customer service platform. They provide various services, such as CRM strategy and setup, marketing automation, and content creation, designed to enhance customer acquisition and retention. As a Diamond Solutions Partner, Simple Strat demonstrates high expertise in the HubSpot ecosystem. Additionally, they host HubSpot Hacks, a popular unofficial YouTube channel that offers HubSpot tutorials. They work with diverse clients across the United States, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, helping them maximize their investment in HubSpot and achieve their marketing and sales goals. Tweetable Moments: 02:14 - “We help folks get more out of the system because when you're using a new technology, you don't know what you don't know.” 02:26 - “If you're a founder, you should not be spending your time learning all the things. You should hire the people that know what they're doing and then ultimately help them accomplish your vision." Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Simple Strat website at https://simplestrat.com/ Check out Simple Strat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-strat/ Check out Simple Strat on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/simplestrat/ Check out Simple Strat on Instagram at

Lisa is joined by Deirdre Maloney, the author of Unfold Me: Unfold Layers of Your Wounded Heart and Begin Living Your Dream Life.  After multiple breakdowns while managing bi-polar disorder, four kids, and trying to keep up the visage she had created, Deirdre finally felt the world crashing down on her. The skeletons in her closet were on the attack, and if she didn't deal with her past, it was going to deal with her. Sexual abuse, rape, and underage prostitution are only the beginning of Deirdre Maloney's story. She digs into her darkest secrets to release the relentless thoughts of not being good enough. Deirdre believes we must face the darkest parts of ourselves to be wholehearted. Walking through the fire of difficult emotions is the only way to move forward.Deirdre Maloney helps people exceed their goals and sleep better at night. She does it through her work as a published author, international speaker, and proud president of her training, facilitation and marketing company Momentum LLC. Deirdre has used her brand of “mild audacity” to inspire positive change around the world, presenting for organizations like the Boeing, National Association of Women Business Owners, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Vistage International.

Lisa Dugan helps business owners and executives achieve their individual vision of success. She has been a Chairperson for 10 years with Vistage International and Partner and Executive Coach for 25 years with Bixler Consulting Group. In addition, Lisa co-authored several business books on executive presence and advancement strategies for success and is a popular presenter and panel moderator at Vistage International conferences and seminars. She is also an Executive MBA Advisory Board Member and Adjunct Professor at Kennesaw State University. Lisa is determined to add value to her clients' businesses, whether they're starting up, growing up, or selling out. Show Notes: In this episode, Lisa describes the role of the small business CEO as the quarterback and the importance of a strong support team around them. She also talks about the need to develop leaders sooner and how to close the readiness gap. Lisa, Tim, and Taylor discuss the reasons CEOs need to have tough, honest conversations with their employees and the courage it takes to lead a company today. Episode Highlights: • What Matters to Small Business [0:03:55] • The Engagement Process [0:06:09] • Post COVID Business [0:07:48] • New Growth Pattern [0:10:15] • Issues Facing Today's CEO [0:12:03] • Wearing the Business Coach Hats [0:14:17] • What to Expect from a Vistage Group [0:16:06] • Keys to Establishing a Strategy [0:17:58] • Strategy vs. Execution [0:19:37] • Attributes of an Outstanding Leader [0:21:11] • Weak Leadership Traits [0:24:17] • Rapid Fire [0:25:12] • Takeaways [0:28:55] • Contact Information [0:30:08] • SBM Announcements [0:30:47]

This is episode 1,104 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and guest Philip Liebman, CEO, Executive Leadership Coach, Author, and Speaker. Phil is CEO and Founder of ALPS, that's advanced leadership performance systems leadership. Phillip has been leading ALPS and helping top executives improve their leadership skills since 2016. Before ALPS, Philip was a Vistage Chair and a Vistage International speaker for some 15 years. Phillip has held several executive leadership positions such as founder and CEO of both EcoMedia and the BullFrog Group. He has been the executive vice president of ON Networks and the Vice President of Business Development and Marketing with Toymax International. On the podcast we explore Phil's journey into coaching, his leadership lessons from operating multiple businesses, and his coaching journey. We explore his 15 years as a Vistage Chair, and his transition to ALPS. We explore books he is reading, lessons learned, his favorite quotes, and his thoughts on the nuance of management and leadership training. We explore Phil's experience studying under Lee Thayer and his musings on coaching philosophy, leadership, and competency. In the end, Phil shares the philosophy that your greatest tool in coaching is your mind: hence his mantra, 'your mind is your tool.' More on the topic is available at AreteCoach.io. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was produced on August 18, 2022 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2022 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

Marketing expert Ali Schwanke joins us in today's episode to talk about tips that simplify modern content marketing for authors and help pave their path to success. Tune in to find a way to be memorable and actionable and make your book stand out in the marketplace.Key Takeaways from This EpisodePsychological factors influencing your effectiveness as a marketerCreative marketing ideas to make your content stand outWriting a book vs. writing for social mediaThe importance of supporting your beliefs with convictionSocial media marketing: Problems and solutionsResources Mentioned in This EpisodeEvernote1000 True Fans by Jon LonghurstHard Work Is Not Enough by Jeff Shannon | Paperback and KindleYouTubeLinkedInAbout Ali SchwankeAli Schwanke is the founder of Simple Strat, a platinum HubSpot Solutions marketing agency partner and cohost of the popular YouTube series "HubSpot Hacks." She's a go-to expert in B2B marketing strategy and content and a well-known expert on all things HubSpot or marketing technology. She and her team are known for their no-BS, business case first, software second approach, which makes her and her team a valuable resource for CEOs down to the sales rep. She's also a national marketing advisor for Vistage International, a former American Marketing Association board member, and a 2022 virtual speaker at MarTech.org. Website: Simple StratLinkedIn: Ali SchwankeLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Author's Corner Community today: Website: Robin ColucciLinkedIn: R Colucci, LLCFacebook: Robin ColucciTwitter: @Robin_ColucciRobin Colucci's Book: How to Write a Book That Sells You: Increase Your Credibility, Income, and Impact

After starting, growing, and selling 3 different multi-million dollar businesses, Scott now delivers keynotes speeches and trains CEOs and executives in selling skills and leadership throughout the world. He has spoken in London, Paris, Geneva, Scotland, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Kuwait and throughout all of North America. He has also lived with the Hadza and Massai tribes in Tanzania. Scott's first business was in partnership with Tino Lettieri, called Tino's Inc. and after 3 years was sold to Schwanns in 1989. From 1990 until 2003 Scott built and sold Benchmark Learning, Minnesota's largest technology training company, and then from 2004 until 2014 he built and sold Insights Twin Cities to Insights Global in Scotland. He also learned lessons on life and leadership as a TEC/Vistage member from 1995 until 2003, and he has published four books: I Think I'll Stand Up, Get a Job Fast, GPS for Success, and Discover Yourself. He is also a highly rated speaker for Vistage International, the world's largest CEO member organization and has trained several dozen leadership teams running billion-dollar business units. Today Scott and his team deliver increased sales, profits, and productivity in some of the world's best companies while traveling globally training teams, leaders and sales people, speaking to thousands, and reaching millions more via his live webinars, his videos, and his Ted Talk (www.scottstedtalk.com). If asked "What's your dream job?", Scott would say, "EXACTLY what I do now... teaching people how to communicate better with each other.”

Tune in to the Maximize Business Value Podcast this week to hear Tom speak with fellow CEPA and author of 17 Reasons Your Company Is NOT Investment Grade, Zane Tarence! Check out this can't-miss episode! Be sure to pick up Zane's book, too! You can find it here:  https://amzn.to/3URjXsOZane Tarence, Partner and Head of Founders Advisors' Technology and Business Services Group, is an experienced investment banker, entrepreneur and recognized expert on the growth and monetization of digital media, internet technology and software companies. Over the past 20 years, Zane has led and completed more than 87 technology deals, including facilitating the sale of some of the largest lead generation internet businesses in the United States. Zane is a noted speaker with Vistage International and Convene. He is the founder of the preeminent SaaS and internet summit, Silicon Y'all. Zane is the author of 17 Reasons Your Company Is NOT Investment Grade.Tom Bronson is the founder and President of Mastery Partners, a company that helps business owners maximize business value, design exit strategy, and transition their business on their terms. Mastery utilizes proven techniques and strategies that dramatically improve business value that was developed during Tom's career 100 business transactions as either a business buyer or seller. As a business owner himself, he has been in your situation a hundred times, and he knows what it takes to craft the right strategy. Bronson is passionate about helping business owners and has the experience to do it. Want to chat more or think Tom can help you?  Reach out at tom@masterypartners.com or check out his book, Maximize Business Value, Begin with The Exit in Mind (2020).Mastery Partners, where our mission is to equip business owners to Maximize Business Value so they can transition their business on their terms.  Our mission was born from the lessons we've learned from over 100 business transactions, which fuels our desire to share our experiences and wisdom so you can succeed.To provide securities-related services discussed herein, certain principals of Founders Advisors, LLC are licensed with Founders M&A Advisory, LLC, member of FINRA & SiPC. Founders M&A Advisory is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Founders Advisors. Neither Founders M&A Advisory nor Founders Advisors provide investment advice.

Brian Slack, Vistage International (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 561) On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, Vistage International Chair Brian Slack joined host John Ray to discuss the CEO mentoring groups he leads. Brian discussed the value CEOs find in surrounding themselves with like-minded peers, his own journey as a CEO, success stories, […] The post Brian Slack, Vistage International appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

This is episode 1093 of the Arete Coach Podcast with Severin Sorensen and his guest Michael Denning, PhD, Dr. Denning is an executive consultant, Vistage Master Chair, and professor emeritus, who lives in Phoenix, AZ. Mike has been with Vistage International for some 24 years, and currently serves as a Vistage master chair for four groups. Mike also serves as an executive consultant in leadership, turnaround situations, mergers and acquisitions, finance, global marketing, and strategic planning. At Arizona State University. Mike serves as a professor emeritus in the WP Carry School of Business with research and teaching interest centered on leadership, marketing, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Mike has held positions on boards and is a member of the board or interim president for several of these. He has held leadership positions, such as the vice president of marketing at Memorex Corporation and a variety of other roles at IBM. He has also held executive positions, such as CEO, COO, and other presidential roles in 12 companies, including Mortgages Limited, Learning Edge, and LandTech Environmental. Furthermore, Mike was a member of the US Air Force Academy class of 1967 and served in the Southeast Asia area during the Vietnam war. He earned his master's from Columbia University and his Doctorate from Capella University in organization and management with a specialization in leadership. In our conversation, we explore Mike's career, thoughts on leadership, and his metaphor that leadership is like surfing. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was recorded on August 19, 2022 via Zoom Video. Copyright © 2022 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews David Friedman, CEO of High Performing Culture, on the new rules about corporate culture in the post-pandemic world. David is an author, speaker, CEO, and the developer of the CultureWise® operating system. His company helps organizations to create, drive, and maintain high-performing cultures, with a proven system that's straightforward, practical, and easy to use. The principles that David teaches are based on the process he developed while serving as the President of RSI, an employee benefits consulting firm headquartered in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Under his leadership and direction, RSI grew from 2 employees to a staff of more than 100 professionals and annual revenues in excess of $16 million. The firm won numerous awards including being named one of the Best Places to Work in the Philadelphia region 3 times and one of the Best Places to Work in NJ 4 times. In 2006, RSI earned the NJ Governor's Award for Performance Excellence – Gold Level, the highest award for total quality available in the state. In 2008, RSI became a division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Associates (AJG), one of the largest insurance brokers in the world. David served as the Area President for Gallagher until his retirement in July of 2010. In 2011, David published his first book, Fundamentally Different, based on the insights he learned and taught during his leadership career. His second book, Culture by Design, was published in 2018 and has already been called “the most useful book ever written on organizational culture.” In 2021, David published the 2nd edition of Culture by Design, which includes insights and strategies for managing culture in the new remote/hybrid work environment. Today, in addition to leading CultureWise, he's a frequent guest speaker and seminar leader on leadership, organizational culture, and building high-performance teams. In the last 7 years alone, he's led more than 500 workshops for more than 5,000 CEOs. In 2021, David was recognized by Vistage International as their Speaker of the Year. He also serves as a consultant to scores of companies around the country. David is a 1983 graduate of the College of William & Mary with a degree in philosophy. Recorded 08/15/2022.

It is possible to bring value to not only those around you, but everything you commit your time to.  In this episode, Brittany Anderson talks with Warren Barry, a speaker for TEC Canada and Vistage International to share some personal stories and advice for bringing value to each aspect of your life. Warren discusses:  How … Continue reading Bringing Value to Each Aspect of Your Life With Warren Barry (Ep.17) →

Imagine you're my guest for a moment. You're 11 years old, and for as long as you can remember, you have ridden on your grandfather's shoulders as he recounted tales of the family businesses' trials and tribulations, while walking you through your family's property and buildings. Your grandfather frequently shares with pride: “Reg, one day, you'll own all of this.” Then suddenly, at 11 years old, you get a call. Your grandfather had an accident and has died. Stunned, you watch a family war break out in front of your eyes. Your family is torn apart – brother against brother, cousin against cousin – and your father is expected to take over the company at an age far younger than he ever anticipated. Now you're an adult? What would you do? My guest today, Reg Athwal, chose to become the bridge that brought his family back together. And now, because of his experience watching a family business be torn apart and then reconciled, he now breaks the code on running successful family businesses. Reg is the Founder & Chairman of RTS Global Partners and Founder & Chief Educator of the Family Business Academy, and he has privately advised 200+ family-owned businesses and family offices in 25 countries over 2 decades. “Only 3% of businesses get to the 4th generation. One of the longest standing family businesses in the US is the Shirley Plantation. There is a family business in Japan that is on the 43rd generation! How did they do this? There are three things everyone must have to build a legacy…” – Reg AthwalWhat are the key factors that determine the success of a multi-generational family business? Reg cracks the code for us today. We listen to his experience and perspective on: • What parents/grandparents can do to help their children “catch the fire” to take over the company • What Reg's family does to ensure each child is encouraged to developed entrepreneurial and leadership skills of their own • The largest pitfalls many family businesses face that cause them to fail • Ways to create harmony and unity in the family, including a core set of values As someone who runs my own family business (real estate and property management), I have experienced the exact challenges + joys that Reg dissects for us today! ------------------ Connect with Reg! LinkedIn: https://my.captivate.fm/www.athwal.com (www.athwal.com) Clubhouse: @regathwal reg@rtsgp.com regathwal.tv (Videos) fbaclub.house (Club Page) familybusiness.app (App) - Book out later this year: The Family Business Messenger – 24 Parables to Guide Your Family Legacy Check out the Fobillion Foundation – its vision is to support children from 12-21 who have no access to education and enterprise development in underdeveloped villages. REG ATHWAL, is the Founder & Chairman of RTS Global Partners and Founder & Chief Educator of the Family Business Academy, and has privately advised 200+ family owned businesses and family offices in 25 countries over 2 decades, impacting $6.2b in revenue growth and equity value. He is also the Executive Chairman of the TAO Legacy Family Office and Founder & Chief Mentor of Fobillion. He is a certified global speaker and educator, who has delivered over 3,000 live speeches and programs in 65 countries, and frequently booked as a global expert speaker for Harvard Business School, Young Presidents Organization, Entrepreneurs Organization and Vistage International, as well many other leading Business Schools. He is a bestselling author with 6 books published to date, including the highly acclaimed “Unleash Your Family Business DNA”. He's also an investor in two technology platform ventures focusing on EdTech & FamTech. His lifetime mission is to impact over one million family businesses and be a life-long philanthropist. At his core he continues to be a life-long Educator & Master Teacher and is committed to delivering valuable wisdom and insights. His inner daily purpose is to “Live Life & Serve...

Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. In his own words, Dr. Kevin Odor is, “One of the few that leads the few that lead the many.” Formerly the senior pastor at Canyon Ridge Church, Kevin has spent years serving those he shepherds. After retiring from the church, he made the natural transition to continue his leadership journey as a full-time chair and executive coach with Vistage International. What does it mean to Thrive? Vistage, whose name blends the words “Vista” and “Advantage”, is an executive coaching and peer advisory organization. Kevin began working with the company as a member 17 years ago, during his pastoral years. After leading his own succession at Canyon Ridge, Kevin discovered working with executives and helping them thrive as full-hearted leaders to be incredibly fulfilling. Kevin has a unique perspective on the theme of “thriving”, specifically thriving with a full heart. Learning the “put your mask on first” is important for anyone that is working themselves too hard. You have to first take leadership of yourself before you can help others effectively. Givers in our lives pour out into us but if they aren't actively replenishing themselves and working to balance their own needs with the needs of others, the result can be burnout and a stressful life. Kevin explains that there are four major funnels that impact having a full heart: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Taking care of each of those areas can lead to a more fulfilling, healthier balance in life. Key Takeaway: How to Thrive in Leadership According to Kevin, replenishment activities, rest and recovery gives you an advantage. Part of that advantage is that you make better decisions, have better results, and have a more fulfilling life. Kevin is a personal mentor to me, and I've had the honor of interviewing him twice now. The wisdom he shares with business executives is endless. In this episode of Takeaways, Kevin shares some of his wealth of knowledge and offers practical advice on how to live a life with a full heart. Takeaways From This Episode Key takeaways in this informative episode include: - What is a full-hearted leader? - How does “Stinkin' Thinkin” hurt your ability to lead effectively? - What seven spheres of influence shape culture and how are they important? - When is being a “giver” harmful rather than helpful? I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “Takeaways”, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find Takeaways at any of the links below: APPLE PODCAST SOUNDCLOUD SPOTIFY STITCHER Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Recognizing or ascertaining what makes (someone or something) different is the key to differentiating yourself from an overwhelming sea of sameness. Forbes reports: · 83% of companies that believe it's important to make customers happy also experience growing revenue. · Brands with superior customer experience bring in 5.7 times more revenue than competitors that lag in customer experience. · 73% of consumers say a good experience is key in influencing their brand loyalties. · 77% of consumers say inefficient customer experiences detract from their quality of life. · Companies with a customer experience mindset drive revenue 4-8% higher than the rest of their industries. · Two-thirds of companies compete on customer experience, up from just 36% in 2010. David Avrin is a Customer Experience Keynote Speaker, Chairman The Legacy Board. David Avrin has shared his high-energy and content-rich presentations with enthusiastic audiences across North America and around the world including presentations in Singapore, Bangkok, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bangalore, Antwerp, Monte Carlo, London, Buenos Aires, Glasgow, Bogota, Rotterdam, Barcelona, Johannesburg and Dubai. David Avrin is the author of five books including the acclaimed: It's Not Who You Know, It's Who Knows You, Visibility Marketing, Why Customers Leave (and How to Win Them Back) and The Morning Huddle. A former CEO group leader with Vistage International and marketing firm owner, David is also Chairman of The Legacy Board, a mastermind group for former CEOs launching in cities across America. Learn more about David's speaking and watch a preview at www.davidavrin.com. Former CEOs can visit: www.TheLegacyBoard.com He joined me this week to have a conversation about the customer Experience and changing customer expectations For more information: https://www.davidavrin.com/ Find out more: https://www.thelegacyboard.com/ Twitter: @DavidAvrin LinkedIn: @DavidAvrin Connect: https://www.amazon.ca/David-Avrin/e/B0034PS6C2/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews John Dame, Owner & Managing Partner, Dame Leadership, on everything he has learned coaching clients throughout the pandemic, and what's next! JD received a B.S. in marketing from Pennsylvania State University in 1973. He pursued a career in radio broadcasting for 32 years. His time spent in broadcasting was leveraged as a rich learning platform for his evolution as a business strategist. JD's reputation for insightful evaluation, planning, and a passion for driving results have grown his involvement with companies and organizations internationally. He has a fine-tuned understanding of the risks, challenges, and opportunities facing both seasoned and emerging CEOs allowing him to specialize in executive team coaching and strategic planning. His approach to strategic planning is simple and allows an organization to quickly execute better and drive results.He offers a step-by-step guide of the process in his book, Fast Track Strategic Planning. JD is affiliated with Vistage International, the world's largest CEO membership organization (based on revenue), as a Group Chair and the Best Practice Chair for South Central Pennsylvania. Vistage comprises 13,000 members in 15 countries with members generating nearly $300 billion in annual revenue and employing more than 2.1 million people. JD's clients produce $5 billion in annual revenue and employ over 5,000 people. His current focus has turned toward the role of purpose in the business environment, the new challenge of transitioning to a millennial-based workforce, and growing leadership teams within his client companies. Currently in the sixth year, the Evolution Leadership Conference series is designed to help leaders move from the old “command and control” leadership style to a more Purposeful leadership style. In 2021 over 500 leaders and executives attended the conference. Recorded 03/07/2022.

In this episode, we talk with Gair Maxwell an author, keynote speaker, podcaster, and brand strategist. Gair is considered a global authority on creating iconic, "larger-than-life" brands that attract legions of customers and top talent without having to use "pushy" marketing tactics.  THOUGHT #1Find Your Authentic Swing THOUGHT #2Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.– Joel Barker CONNECT:Website: Gair MaxwellPodcast: The Leadership Standard- Candid Conversations with Everyday LeadersBook: "Big Little Legends: How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible Brands"Email: gair@gairmaxwell.comBlog: Leaders and LegendsBrand Consulting: The Branding Highway Bootcamp Keynotes: Gair Maxwell KeynotesKeynote: Big Little Legends: How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible BrandsKeynote: The Branding Highway Keynote: The Reinvention Code: Timeless Secrets Of Disruptive InnovationKeynote: Knowing-Doing G.A.P: The Bridge Between Talk & ActionFacebook: Gair Maxwell- International Keynote Speaker and Author Instagram: Gair Maxwell Linkedin: Gair Maxwell Twitter: Gair Maxwell YouTube: Gair Maxwell BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:"I Ran" (Flock of Seagulls) - YouTube.com Book Of Ecclesiastes - KingJamesBibleOnline.org"Watermelon Sugar" (Harry Styles) - Cosmopolitan.com Batman - DC Comics - DcComics.com Robin: The Boy Wonder - DC Comics - DcComics.com Apple - Apple.comAC/DC - ACDC.comLululemon - Shop.Lululemon.comLed Zeppelin - LedZeppelin.comVistage: The World's Largest Executive Coaching Organization - Vistage.com Van Halen - Van-Halen.comSammy Hagar - RedRocker.comDavid Lee Roth - DavidLeeRoth.com"Hot For Teacher" (Van Halen) - YouTube.com"Jump" (Van Halen) - YouTube.com"Panama" (Van Halen) - YouTube.com"Right Now" (Van Halen) - YouTube.comRobert Plant - RobertPlant.com The Authentic Swing - Steven Pressfield - StevenPressfield.comThe Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and the Game of Life - Steven Pressfield - StevenPressfield.comSt. Andrews Links: The Home of Golf - StAndrews.comCity of Bethlehem - Bethlehem-Pa.govVatican City - WHC.Unesco.orgThe Power of Story and Metaphor - Huffpost.com Ferrari - Ferrari.com Nike - Nike.com"Door of Opportunity" - Goodreads.comClass A PGA Professional - PGA.InfoGrenelefe Golf & Tennis Resort, Haines City Florida - TheLefe.comJim Furyk - PGATour.com"Happy Gilmore" - Adam Sandler movie - IMDB.com Arnold Palmer - ArnoldPalmer.comBen Hogan - BenHoganGolf.comNew Orleans' Café Du Monde - Shop.CafeDuMonde.com French Quarter - New Orleans, Louisiana - NewOrleans.com Pike Place Fish Market - Seattle, Washington - PikePlaceFish.com Webers Hamburgers - Ontario, Canada - Webers.com Montreal Expos Baseball - SportsTeamHistory.com National Hockey League - NHL.comMcDonald's - McDonalds.com"Running With The Devil" (Van Halen) - Lyrics.com Canada's Huggable Car Dealer: Jim Gilbert - WheelsAndDeals.ca Canada's Huggable Car Dealer: Dawna Gilbert - WheelsAndDeals.caSeinfeld - SonyPictures.com"Who Was Casanova?" - SmithsonianMag.comRomeo Montague (Italian: Romeo Montecchi) - William Shakespeare - En.Wikipedia.com "MC" Labeling - McDreamy - GreysAnatomyFandom.comJoel Barker - JoelBarker.com The Walt Disney Company - TheWaltDisneyCompany.comCity Of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada - Fredericton.caSpace Needle - Seattle, Washington - SpaceNeedle.com Starbucks - Seattle, Washington - PikePlaceMarket.orgZappos - Zappos.comStart with Your Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action - Simon Sinek - SimonSinek.com Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done - Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan, Charles Burck - Amazon.com1 + 1 = 3 - Steven Covey - TeamBonding.com The Vin Diagram - Vinayiyengar.comFleetwood Mac - FleetwoodMac.com Aerosmith - Aerosmith.com Harley-Davidson - Harley-Davidson.com "Heavy Metal" (Sammy Hagar) - Genius.comLeaders & Legends: A Tribute To Edward Van Halen – Gair Maxwell - YouTube.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Apple - Apps.Apple.com Booky Call - Book Review App on Google Play - Play.Google.com Hard Rock International – HardRock.comBooky Call - https://www.bookycall.combookstarPR - bookstarPR.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comCertified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.comLeadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comBlack Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCannonball Kids' cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT KeelGAIR MAXWELL'S BIO:Gair Maxwell is an author, keynote speaker and brand strategist who marvels at the sight and sound of a well struck drive off the tee that splits any well-groomed fairway. Endlessly curious about the origin of legends and myths, he is considered a global authority on the creation of iconic, “larger-than-life” brands that attract legions of customers and top talent – without having to use “pushy” marketing tactics. Some organizations he has worked with have achieved 15-30X financial growth while becoming a much coveted and highly desirable “Category of One”. His fascination with “legends” likely dates back to the age of 11, watching the “Immaculate Reception”, December 23, 1972, as Franco Harris galloped into NFL history. Today, that curiosity extends to dissecting how the world's top brands become - simply irresistible. Everything from Apple & AC/DC to Lulu Lemon and Led Zeppelin. Specifically, his research focuses on small, but mighty giants that exert the same magnetic, pulling power similar to what NIKE does with shoes and Harley Davidson with motorcycles. These “Big Little Legends” include historic Café Du Monde in New Orleans; world famous, Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle and Webers on Highway 11 in Northern Ontario. Gair's riveting keynote presentations and hands-on workshops are packed with real-life stories supported by decades of in-the-trenches business experience. Described as a “shock stick of energy”, Gair delivers electrifying, uplifting presentations – both live and virtual - that inspire everyday people to stand apart from the crowd, unleash their inner greatness and build an enduring legacy. He has worked with some of the world's most dynamic organizations, including the Apple Specialist Marketing Group, Caterpillar, NAPA, Leo Burnett (Taiwan), Virginia Tech and others, while sharing conference stages with business icons such as Richard Branson and Gene Simmons. His accomplishments include: • Awarded “Speaker of the Year” by TEC Canada. • Recognized as a Vistage ‘Top Performer' in 2020. • Upwards of 600 appearances with Vistage International, the world's largest CEO Peer Advisory Group. • Best-selling author of Big Little Legends, available through Amazon.com, Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and more. • Podcast Host: “The Leadership Standard” with TEC Canada. A former broadcaster, Gair racked up 10,000+ interviews and 30,000+ broadcasts in an award-winning radio and television career. The son of a former pro golfer from St. Andrews, Scotland, Gair is a military history buff, an avid supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers and a card-carrying Tennessee Squire. He prefers Jack Daniels on the rocks, a frosty Moosehead beer and is a life-long fan of Van Halen who believes both versions of the band with David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar should be considered legendary. A native of Moncton, NB, he currently resides in London, ON with Dana and their brood of two cocker spaniels (Theodore & Sophie) along with a beagle-mix rescue named Maggie. Big Little Legends is his second book.

Jon Patten and Audrey Johnson with Southwest's famous Dion's doing good for the kids and community. Jon Patten is the co-founder of Dion's. He has been an entrepreneur since he was a boy when, in third grade, he bought toys wholesale and sold them to classmates. It was at St. John's College in Annapolis that he began to learn the value of different opinions and the benefits that come from open honest discussion. Jon's restaurant career began in 1978 with the purchase of New York Pizza with partner William Scott. They started with one employee and no restaurant management degrees or experience. Jon was CEO for 35 years and continues today as Chairman of the Board. Jon lives in Corrales, NM, is married, and has four sons. He has been a Vistage International member since 1998 and served as Chair until 2021. Jon has served as a founding board member of ACCION, Viante New Mexico, as well as several other non-profit organizations. Audrey Johnson is the Senior Marketing Manager at Dion's. With a background in hospitality, she loves the opportunity to work in the restaurant industry – particularly at an establishment committed to giving back to the community. She was recognized among the Destinations International 30 Under 30 class of 2015 and is a current member of Vistage Advancing Leaders. She lives in Albuquerque, NM with her partner Bryan and their rescue dog, Rogue.

This is episode 1059 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and guest coach Paul Martin who lives in Saskatchewan, Canada. Paul is an executive coach, TEC-Canada Chair (part of Vistage International), a Journalist and Business News Commentator, host of MyNewsRoom.CA, and Chairman of Martin Charlton Communications. Paul's business commentary is heard on 15 Saskatchewan radio stations. In addition to reporting the news on business, Paul is also an executive coach. Paul has been coaching CEOs and key executives for 20 years in Canada. Paul is also Chairman of the board for the economic holdings of the English River First Nation. In this podcast interview, Paul talks about how his journalism background helps him 'go deeper' in asking questions. He shares his journey into executive coaching and his formative years as a journalist. He talks about how the news media has changed. He explores the relation of Canada, with the USA, China, and the economy. In thinking about his life he has this advice to others, "don't chase decaffeinated: go for high octane." The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was produced on December 9, 2021. Arete Coach Podcast is Copyright © 2022 by Arete Coach LLC. All rights reserved.

Episode 13. In today's interview, "Negotiating & Pricing Tips for Accountants with Malcolm Smith." Malcolm Smith has a background in science and marketing which gives him unique insights into how businesses negotiate, transact and develop. Today he employs this considerable expertise through a portfolio of non-executive directorships and owned businesses. He is a keynote lecturer on Leadership, Project Management, Negotiation, Influencing and Consultative Selling at London Business School, Cass Business School, Oxford University SAID Business School and Cambridge University Judge Business School. Key takeaways from this episode include: ➜ how accountancy compares to other sectors in commoditising its offering, and what is driving that move ➜ the main reason accountants charge by the hour and why they shouldn't ➜ how even the revered doctors and general medical practitioners have become commoditised through availability of knowledge ➜ why accounting compliance has become less valued in the eyes of clients ➜ the major downside for accountants of becoming commoditised and undifferentiated ➜ how advanced tech like AI can allow you to be profitable as a commodity in accounting ➜ the dangers of 'proximity bias' that causes accountants to undervalue their skills ➜ tips for accounting firms to expand their core offerings into advising and consulting services ➜ an example of what 'proactive brilliance' looks like for an accountant ➜ the best way to find out what your 'value-adds' are as an accounting firm ➜ the benefits of asking your clients why they choose you and building your accounting firm's proposition around the answers ➜ the three value disciplines in a professional firm that allow you to charge premium fees ➜ the biggest cost in running an accounting firm, and why your fees need to reflect that ➜ the big mistake poor negotiators make when handling fee conversations with their accounting clients or prospects ➜ why non-F2F negotiation is more difficult than being in the same room as people ➜ the biggest issue for accountants when negotiating on video platforms like zoom ➜ the importance of the 'opening position' for accountants when negotiating deals and setting fees ➜ the dangers of using 'round numbers' when setting and negotiating your accounting or consulting fees ➜ negotiation tips for accounting firms, especially in a virtual, non-F2F world ➜ the problem many accountants make in giving away unilateral concessions in negotiations ➜ how accounting professionals can get much better and more confident in handling common sales objections ➜ why accountants should always quote money rather than hours for a particular job or service ➜ the importance for accountants to never invoice the negotiated amount. Malcolm was Speaker of the Year for Vistage International in 2007, 2011 and 2015 and has won the Outperformer Award every year since 2004. He scored the last goal ever at Eastville Stadium, Bristol UK) before it became an IKEA store. Contact him here: https://www.mindgamestraining.co.uk/ (Website and blog) https://www.mindgamestraining.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmjamessmith (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmjamessmith NOTE TO LISTENERS: The Accounting Influencers Podcast is a daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays . On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes. Every Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen. Every Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world. Every Thursday the show gives you a practical...

Today I talked to David Avrin about his new book Why Customers Leave (And How to Win Them Back) (Career Press, 2019). There are three central themes to this book: immediacy (customers want instant gratification), individuality (offer flexible, customized assistance) and humanity (show interest and concern for those you are assisting). Of them, as David Avrin notes in this pleasing, semi-rant of an interview, immediacy should be the easiest for companies to act on. Unfortunately, automation is paradoxically making immediacy often harder to achieve. Other ironies worth noting from Avrin's perspective include: companies trying to head off negative off-line reviews with surveys that don't bring about change; and front-line employees who can figure out quicker than their managers what could and should be improved on. If upgrades don't happen, what's the solution? Run an exercise where employees are encouraged to formulate plans on how a competitor could undercut the company they currently work for by making the changes they detect would be beneficial. That move—or threat--would get management's attention if nothing else will! David Avrin is a highly popular speaker and consultant on the topics of the customer experience as well as on marketing. He's a former CEO group leader and speaker for Vistage International. This is his third book, following It's Not Who You Know, It's Who Knows You and Visibility Marketing. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of nine books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His new book is Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Politics. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Dennis Najjar, co-founder of AccountingDepartment.com, to discuss how a business owner knows when they have the right level of accounting and bookkeeping support. As one of the two founding masterminds behind AccountingDepartment.com, Dennis Najjar, CPA, CGMA took his extensive expertise in public accounting and his process-driven approach to problem solving and transformed it into AccountingDepartment.com. Throughout his career, Dennis has worked exclusively with small, medium, and start-up businesses, giving him the knowledge and experience to oversee the AccountingDepartment.com team in helping clients with strategic business planning for future success and growth. In public accounting since 1982, Dennis joined Coopers & Lybrand after graduating from Rutgers University; in 1986, he started the public accounting firm Dennis M. Najjar, CPA; his practice has an emphasis on tax planning and preparation for corporations, partnerships and individuals. This background enabled Dennis to focus on developing an unparalleled solution for business owners to gain control over their accounting departments, which he brought to fruition when he co-founded AccountingDepartment.com in 2004. In addition to founding and managing AccountingDepartment.com, Dennis serves as a speaker for Vistage International, focusing on educating business owners on how to establish accountability in their accounting departments through best practices, processes, procedures, and the integrated use of accounting technology. He was the founding author of the About.com Accounting Channel (now TheBalance.com) and is a current contributor to Vistage Financial Management publications. He has served extensively as an expert source in various financial articles and journals, including Entrepreneur magazine and Lorman educational webinars. He holds an active membership in AICPA, NJCPA, and FICPA; and is also a member of Vistage International. Recorded 09/30/2021.

As a super-networker and connector throughout her career, Leslie's core values are developing and maintaining deep, trusted relationships that are mutual, what she calls an entourage. She has been led by those values from her early career on, and that has enabled her to grow her influence and to follow her vision. She defines legacy as a vision which guides you. Hers is to create a world where gender equity is a given, not a goal.Interestingly, Leslie described an early career challenge as having lost her second job because she had too much confidence! That led to her entrepreneurial journey starting a series of businesses. Now she teaches and trains women to have more confidence, which she thinks men come by naturally.Gender equity was not her original goal when she started focusing on women's businesses, but rather it was helping women to get the tools to have successful, scalable businesses. After a great deal of research, which she constantly reads up on, her vision has centered on training women to step into leadership and be the best leaders. Going forward, starting in September 2021, she intends 75% of her effort to go to her vision of bringing all women the ability to be the best leader of all aspects of their life, not limited to career only. That is a huge aspiration, which doesn't faze her, and she knows that she can't possibly do that alone, so she intends to create a program to train other women to teach what she is teaching and “multiply herself.”Takeaways: Get in touch with yourself. Think about what lights you up in your career and pursue it. Develop the confidence to speak out and be a strong leader in whatever you do.Quotes“It's important, especially for women, to be surrounded by other leaders and have relationships with influencers who can make introductions.”“It's evident now that women need to learn what seems to come naturally to men.”“Be smart about choosing your significant other to achieve gender equity in your career and your own life.”BioAn entrepreneur for much of her career, Leslie founded 5 businesses. She has dedicated 25 years to helping women leaders, executives, entrepreneurs and CEOs reach their goals and live fulfilling lives. For the past 10 years, her work has been focused on developing women as confident leaders. For some of that time, she served as a chair/executive coach for Vistage International, a CEO peer group (all genders) organization.Currently, Leslie is Senior Fellow, Faculty Director and Educator, Executive Women's Leadership, at The George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. Leslie leads the Executive Women's Program and Women Leaders on the Rise for high-potential women.Prior to starting Leslie Grossman Leadership, her training and coaching company, she co-founded the Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE). Preceding the Women's Leadership Exchange, Grossman founded and led an integrated marketing agency — CMA / B2Women.  Grossman's first book, Sellsation! How Companies Can Capture Today's Hottest Market: Women Business Owners and Executives helped companies market and sell to the growing market of professional women. She also authored Link Out: How to Turn Your Network into a Chain of Lasting Connections.Leslie received a B.A. in psychology/business from The George Washington University, Washington, DC; attended graduate school at New York University in Counselor Education, and she is certified as an executive coach by Vistage International and in assessing emotional intelligence with EQi-2.0/EQ 360. How to reach Leslie:Email: leslie@lesliegrossmanleadership.com.Website:www.lesliegrossmanleadership.com      

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Kathleen Quinn Votaw, Founder and CEO of TalenTrust on how businesses need to be rethinking their people strategies as we get back to the "new normal". Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of TalenTrust, a strategic recruiting and human capital consulting firm that has helped companies nationwide address immediate needs and drive long-term growth since 2003. She is the author of Solve the People Puzzle and a regularly published columnist and popular speaker on topics related to HR strategies and workplace culture. Kathleen has overcome a multitude of personal and business challenges in becoming a strong leader who was able to exceed TalenTrust's growth goals throughout the Great Recession and become one of less than 2% of women business owners to break the million-dollar mark. Along this journey, she has formed the core belief that people-centric, relationship-based workplaces are the key to attracting and retaining the talent to take businesses to the next level. Based on her knowledge and experience, she is a key disrupter in her industry, with a mission to help HR professionals attain the skills needed to provide strategic value to their companies. She has helped more than 1,000 companies across multiple industries navigate uncertainty and continuous change to develop purpose-based, inclusive cultures; targeted recruitment strategies; and, most importantly, inspired employees who want to come to work each day. From proactive hiring processes to human-centric leadership, Quinn Votaw's practical insights and actionable recommendations have impacted diverse organizations, including: John Hancock, Kaiser Permanente, the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs, Renaissance Executive Forum, EO, the Association of Corporate Growth, and Vistage International. Kathleen recently completed a Stanford Graduate School of Business program focused on strategy, innovation, and organizational design. She has received many awards, including the coveted Inc. 5000 for two consecutive years; 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year from Enterprising Women Magazine for her work to fuel lasting change in companies across the nation; and multiple achievement awards from Colorado Women's Chamber, ColoradoBiz Magazine, and Denver Business Journal. Recorded 06/11/2021.

Visit this show online at www.growthforce.com/podcast. Follow us on social! Twitter: www.twitter.com/GrowthForce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/growthforce Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrowthForce To learn more about Robin: LinkedIn Robin Stalanad, Master Chair at Vistage International, is a force to be reckoned with. She's been a Vistage Chair for more than 15 years, and is a six-time award winner, putting her in the top 20 Vistage Chairs out of over 700 in the United States. In this episode, Robin sits down with our host Stephen King to discuss how companies view their metrics, what impact that makes on their business, and how tracking their KPIs allows them to make data-driven decisions. What we talked about: - The success stories she's seen in her 15+ years as a Vistage Chair - The mindset of a CEO when they start looking at their scorecards. - The trailing 12 months report and why it's so crucial - Why raising your prices might just save your business - How companies view their metrics - How tracking KPIs allows companies to make better data drive decisions For more episodes like this one, find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Path to Profit in your favorite podcast player.

Michael Morawski, Founder and Owner Operator of My Core Intentions, is a 30+ year real estate veteran who has controlled over $285,000,000 in real estate transactions and syndications and has extensive experience in residential, multifamily sales, investing & property management.My Core Intentions is an engagement platform Michael established to express and impart his skills and life lessons as an entrepreneur, author, real estate trainer, public speaker, and personal coach to real estate investors and individuals alike who wish to live an extraordinary life through smart, strategic, real estate investing. After having founded, managed, and sold a successful residential property management company and a private equity firm, Michael has also pursued the foundation and management of a charity organization that supports the fight against the homelessness epidemic in Chicago. He has also led an initiative which raised up to Two-million Dollars to support multiple families for food, shelter, and domestic training. Michael is a member of the BusBusiness Networking International (BNI), Vistage International member, National Mastermind group of real estate and business professionals, and Toastmasters International, Duluth MN where he's served as Club President, VP and Founder. Grab a copy of his free eBook - EXIT PLAN: Your Complete Guide to Multi-Family Investing & Why You Need an Exit Plan Before You Buy! through this link: https://mycoreintentions.com/exitplanLearn more and reach out to Michael Morawski through the following links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-morawski/Website - https://mycoreintentions.com/Venture uses adventure to raise funds and awareness for humanitarian initiatives worldwide while providing an intentional life and faith development program for participants.About Venture.orgWE ARE COMPELLED TO GO TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST PLACES.We serve in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices. To learn more, visit https://venture.org/businessforgood.

Conrad is a Master Chair of five Vistage peer groups, comprising of CEOs, business owners, and C-Level Executives.  Vistage International is the world's leading CEO Peer Advisory Membership Organization. Vistage helps CEOs and their direct reports make better decisions through a unique suite of services, including;  monthly problem-solving meetings with peers, individual coaching, expert speaker workshops, a Web-based best practices library, and access to a worldwide network of more than 20,000 executives in 19 countries. Conrad and his wife Julie started Ethos Consulting, an executive search firm that placed and developed executives.  Today, they own Expect Success Tools, where he is an advisor to senior executives focused on increasing leadership impact, maximizing organizational performance, and building top-tier teams. Conrad coaches individuals and groups to facilitate team effectiveness. He also helps them exceed their expectations through the use of the Management by Expectations © model. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Conrad Prusak discuss:Smart goals and KPIs.Using the calendar for accountability through due dates and deadlines.The results gleaned from a lack of clarity from leadership.Creating exciting and actionable steps for employee success. Key Takeaways:Curiosity is invaluable.It's essential to set expectations and not assume that everyone knows them. Seek the truth by asking for the truth; seek honesty from your employees.Avoid vagueness in your actions and expectations. "You manage things, but you lead people." —  Conrad Prusak  See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Conrad Prusak:  Website: https://www.expectsuccesstools.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/conrad_prusakFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/conrad.prusakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conradprusak/Book: Expect Success https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P8SJ7PR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08P8SJ7PR&linkCode=as2&tag=ethos04-20&linkId=a3b98012b3ba0ff536baba134a3740ff  Email: conrad.prusak@vistagechair.com Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 

Michael Allosso (Speaker, Actor, Director), is a master communications expert who coaches CEO's and entrepreneurs on their day to day leadership skills. Michael is a top-rated Vistage International speaker traveling the world bringing his “You on your best day” program to organizations and businesses. Michael is a former drama teacher and former artistic director with numerous theaters in the Boston area. As an actor, Michael Allosso, appeared in the feature film “Pink Panther Two” alongside Steve Martin, and also appeared in many commercials and corporate films. In this episode, we talk about how leaders can be their best authentic selves by being intentional about their micro-messaging and how structure frees your creativity.

Craig Lowder, author of Smooth Selling Forever, is a sales-effectiveness expert with a thirty-year track record of helping owners of small and mid-size companies achieve their sales goals. He is the president of MainSpring Sales Group, which assists businesses in need of a strategic sales leader on a part-time contract or project basis to develop and execute a sales strategy, develop sales process and performance management systems, and ensure sales execution. Craig has worked with over sixty companies and increased first-year annual sales from 21 to 142 percent. He speaks extensively on the topics “Smooth Selling Forever”. “Your Sales Should Run Like Clockwork” and “Is Virtual Selling Really New & Is It Here To Stay?” for many groups and associations such as Vistage International, the world's largest CEO peer-to-peer association, and the Turnaround Management Association (TMA). Craig has also been featured at Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) group events. Learn More about Craig and His Book - Click Here

Al Cini is a Managing Partner at BCAT Partners and the influential host of “CEO Chat,” where he interviews CEOs, founders, and owners about their personal success stories. Al has spent the last 40 years of his career building stronger teams and inspiring innovative leaders across various organizations.  In addition to his work at BCAT Partners, Al is also a Senior Advisor for Lodestar Advisory Partners, a Facilitator for Onward Education, a Speaker for Vistage International, and the President and Executive Consultant for his company, Al Cini and Partners, Inc. In this episode… What does it mean to be a role model? According to Al Cini, at the heart of every successful team and organization, there exists an ideal role model that embodies the company's vision, core values, and best self. So, how can you align this role model with the day-to-day work and purpose of your team? Al has helped countless companies reorganize their approach to leadership by taking their ideas from paper to purpose. He believes that in order to build a company where innovative ideas flow, you must first create a culture that facilitates forward and collective thinkers. And, as he says, this starts with becoming a better role model for your organization.  In this week's episode of Level Up, host Nick Araco sits down with Al Cini, the Managing Partner of BCAT Partners and host of “CEO Chats.” Together, they discuss what it means to be a role model for your organization, how to bridge the gap between multi-generational workers, and why 2021 has to be a year of dynamic problem-solving. Al also reveals his tried-and-true approach to realigning your vision with your team. Stay tuned.

How did a Princeton and Harvard MBA Grad end up in Supply Chain? Listen as Chris interviews Ken Ackerman, founder and lead consultant of K.B. Ackerman Company, to learn about Ken's long career in logistics and warehouse management, the inception of WERC (Warehouse Education and Research Council), and so much more. *** Ken Ackerman has been active in logistics and warehousing management for his entire career. Before entering the consulting field, he was chief executive of Distribution Centers, Inc., a public warehousing company which is now part of Exel Logistics USA. In 1980, Ackerman sold the company and joined the management consulting division of Coopers & Lybrand. In 1981, he formed the Ackerman Company, a management advisory service. Ken is editor and publisher of Warehousing Forum, a monthly subscription newsletter. His newest books are Lean Warehousing and Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, both published in 2007. His other recent publications include Auditing Warehouse Performance and Warehousing Tips. Harvard Business Review published “Making Warehousing More Efficient,” co-authored with Professor Bernard J. LaLonde. The New York Times published his bylined article “Just In Time, Right For Retail.” He is the author of numerous other articles dealing with warehousing and management. He has the following educational and professional credentials: B.A., Princeton University M.B.A., Harvard University Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Past President Warehousing Education and Research Council - Founder Ken Ackerman has provided management advisory services to companies throughout the world. These clients include manufacturers, wholesale distributors, retailers, warehousing firms, carriers and trade associations. He has provided advisory support to several consulting firms. In addition to advisory services, he has conducted training seminars on warehousing. He has served as a speaker at many conferences. His fluency in Spanish enables him to lecture and consult in that language. In 2002, Ken Ackerman was honored by Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) with a lifetime membership. He is the first person ever to receive similar recognition from three different organizations: CLM, IWLA and WERC. He received the Distinguished Service and Leadership Award in 1999 from International Warehouse Logistics Association and had earlier received the Distinguished Service Award from Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. He is an honorary life member of the Ohio Warehousemen's Association and a former director of American Warehouse Association. In civic activities, he was chapter chairman for Young Presidents Organization. He is past president and founder of the Wellington School, former officer of Columbus Association for the Performing Arts and past president of Opera Columbus. In addition to logistics activities, Ken Ackerman serves as a chair in Columbus for Vistage International, the world's leading chief executive organization.

Lindon Crow is the Founder of Productive Learning where he and his team are daily helping clients close the gap between potential and actual results including both objective and subjective matters of importance.Lindon serves as: Chair, Vistage International where he's the Chairman for the CEO Peer Advisory Board.In this episode Steve and Lindon discuss:The idea that self mastery is achievable through learning and practice, much like playing the piano or mastering a sport.Finding the courage to have the conversations you need to have with yourself about what is really going on inside you and who you want to be.How doing vision work only can set you up for disappointment if you don't tie it back to who you are and how that vision is going to challenge you.Overcoming the simple survival objectives of the Lizard Brain to allow your higher consciousness to take over and make informed decisions for a better life.Key Takeaways: Be that person who helps others think outside the norms.The pursuit of self-understanding, self-awareness, and vision are valuable on their own, but together they lead to self masteryThe past informs you. The present triggers you. The future guides you. Master these three as they apply to you and you've built a solid foundation to live an extraordinary life. Connect with Lindon:Website: Productive Learning: Mindset and Emotional Intelligence TrainingLinkedIn: Productive LearningFacebook: Productive Learning - HomeEmail: lindon@productivelearning.com Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: grow@rewireinc.com  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Have you ever struggled to implement new ideas, solutions, or major strategic shifts within your business? Of course you have! As leaders, we all have struggled at times to effectively implement change. Change is hard and typically not welcome by your employees. Rick Houcek, the CEO of Soar With Eagles, Enterprises, will guide you through through the murky waters of being a successful change leader. This episode is a MUST for anyone looking to continually improve their organization. About Rick: Rick is an author of 22 books, he's coached 1000s of CEO's and led leadership events for 1000s of companies. He's conducted over 750 key note speeches and has received global accolades from Vistage International as one of their premier speakers! Learn more about Rick at http://soarwitheagles.com/ Contact Rick at rick@soarwitheagles.com

After spending 30 years with Sprint, Mike Bray now works with CEO's and other leaders in developing workplace culture to ensure success.

Dave Mastovich is the Founder & CEO of MASSolutions, a Pittsburgh Pennsylvania based marketing firm, the host of the widely popular “No BS Marketing” podcast, a highly rated Vistage International speaker, a Professor of Marketing at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the school from which he earned his undergrad and MBA degrees, and the author of…Continue reading ➞ Dave Mastovich, Marketing Maverick Ignites No BS Approach – Episode 43The post Dave Mastovich, Marketing Maverick Ignites No BS Approach – Episode 43 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

Business isn't just about making a buck. It's about making a difference.Previous leadership models were about command and control, using rewards and consequences to push employees into getting the job done. But that style doesn't work anymore. To attract and retain talent, companies are learning that they must bring a sense of purpose and meaning to the work they do and create an ecosystem where people feel connected and valued.John Dame leveraged his 32-year career in radio broadcasting to become an executive coach and business strategist. He has spent the last 15 years training CEOs and their executive teams in the strategic planning and leadership development space, and his current areas of focus include the role of purpose in the business environment and the transition to a millennial workforce. To address these issues, John created the Evolution Leadership Conference Series to help leaders move away from the rudimentary model of telling people what to do to Leadership 3.0—influencing people to achieve.In part two of my interview, John discusses the BS parts of his own early leadership style and how he continues to overcome ‘Bad John' through self-awareness. He gets into the details of the Evolution Conference Series, offering his take on the characteristics of a next-generation leader and his insight around working with millennials. Listen in for John's suggestions around the best available leadership resources, and learn how to get involved with Vistage International, the world's largest CEO membership organization, so that you too can show up as a purposeful leader.Key Takeaways[05:31] The qualities of ‘Bad John' Highly dominant, influencer personality Arrogance, aggressiveness ‘I'm the boss and you're not'[08:56] How John has learned to recognize and remedy ‘Bad John' Recognize when about to lose patience Pause and gain control of emotions[10:53] John's Evolution Conference Focus on making difference, purposeful leadership Developing ecosystem to nurture and develop team[14:46] John's take on Leadership 3.0 Make team feel connected and valued Provide clarity, safety Offer regular feedback Bring purpose, meaning to work[17:23] John's insight around working with millennials Majority of workforce by 2025 May challenge your thinking Not attracted by wages alone[20:28] The big idea that drives John Better leaders needed to change world People leave jobs because of bad managers Train leaders to influence people (vs. tell them what to do)[23:25] Resources around leading with purpose John's weekly digest Fast Track Strategic Planning SparkConnect with John DameJohn's WebsiteEvolution ConferenceFast Track Strategic Planning: How to Build a Corporate Strategic Plan in Just 48 Hours by John DameResources MentionedSpark: How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success by Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch and Sean LynchVistageThe No BS Marketing Show is brought to you by Larrimors Men's and Women's Designer Clothing. Free shipping. Free returns. Shop men's and women's designer clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry and more online at larrimors.com or in-store, downtown Pittsburgh.Are you signed up for the No BS Marketing weekly update? You'll receive timely, valuable ideas to improve your marketing and transform your message. It's light, intended to be read in 2 minutes or less and it just might trigger bright ideas for you. To sign up, visit: massolutions.biz.Remember, ask yourself: What's The Big Idea and build your story around the answer. It's all about Bold Solutions, no BS.

Ever get the feeling people are blowing smoke up your ass?Executives are rarely challenged in a way that is meaningful, surrounded as they are by yes-men. But you can't get better if you only ever hear what you want to hear. And you don't grow if you don't put yourself in a position to be vulnerable, to keep learning and improving every single day.Today I have the pleasure of speaking with one of my mentors, John Dame. John is the owner and managing partner of Dame Management Strategies, a firm that consults with CEOs and their executive teams in the areas of strategic planning and leadership development. He also serves as a group chair and executive coach for Vistage International, the world's largest CEO membership organization. John's current focus is around the role of purpose in the business environment, challenging the leaders he coaches with to infuse their work with a sense of meaning and to achieve growth through self-awareness.In part one, John shares his journey from radio sales to business strategist, explaining how he leveraged a 32-year career in broadcasting to become an executive coach and leadership consultant. He discusses the experience of working with his father to turn around struggling radio stations and his stint in radio programming syndication. John credits the mentors who changed his perspective on how to treat people and speaks to the advantages of working with CEOs every day for the past 15 years. Listen in for John's insight into the qualities of an elite leader and how Vistage helps executives grow—by affording them the opportunity to be challenged in a meaningful way.Key Takeaways[3:34] John's career path Marketing degree from Penn State Worked in radio sales, sales management Partnered with dad to purchase several stations Syndicated talk shows nationally Shifted to current role 15 years ago[8:31] John's experience working with his father Dad served as visionary, finding stations in trouble John's role to execute plan, facilitate turnaround Purchased stations in clusters, then consolidated into one entity Property values increased, only way out through liquidity event[13:44] John's undertaking in syndicated news talk Syndicated Mike Gallagher's program nationally Added five other shows, distributed to 400 stations Sold to Salem Radio Network as marketplace shifted[16:03] Who John counts as mentors in leadership Learned theatrical sales from 13Q team in Pittsburgh Coaching CEOs ‘like attending Harvard Business School'[19:00] John's involvement with Vistage Vistage (then known as Tech) invited to be local chair/coach Entails developing group of 12-18 execs, monthly meeting Unparalleled results through relationships with chair, group[22:28] John's insight around the best leaders Willing to be vulnerable, transparent Self-awareness leads to growth Constantly look for ways to improve[24:57] How Vistage facilitates growth Affords place for execs to be challenged in meaningful wayConnect with John DameJohn's WebsiteFast Track Strategic Planning: How to Build a Corporate Strategic Plan in Just 48 Hours  by John DameResources MentionedVistageThe No BS Marketing Show is brought to you by Larrimors Men's and Women's Designer Clothing. Free shipping. Free returns. Shop men's and women's designer clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry and more online at larrimors.com or in-store, downtown Pittsburgh.Are you signed up for the No BS Marketing weekly update? You'll receive timely, valuable ideas to improve your marketing and transform your message. It's light, intended to be read in 2 minutes or less and it just might trigger bright ideas for you. To sign up, visit: massolutions.biz.Remember, ask yourself: What's The Big Idea and build your story around the answer. It's all about Bold Solutions, no BS.

This week's No BS Marketing show with Dave Mastovich features Robert Powell, CEO of Invictus Leadership Group. Powell is an accomplished human resources executive with over 25 years of experience, including with a global Fortune 500 company.He is also a chair with Vistage International – the largest CEO community in the world with over 21,000 members in 16 countries. Vistage enables CEOs to strategize with peers in group meetings, one-on-one sessions with a Vistage chair and access to world class speakers and other tools to help CEO's achieve personal and professional growth. Powell works with 27 CEOs at Vistage. He feels it is “his responsibility to be the best he can be for them.”His very first job as a 14-year-old at a community center sticks with him even today. He learned life lessons about earning a paycheck, taxes, being on time, and learning about himself.Powell stresses the importance of bringing “your crew” along with you as you move up the career ladder and continuing to build those relationships.How might you evaluate a company or organization? “Is this the place I would want my kids to work?”Robert's Big Idea or “why” for what he's doing today: “To make the world a better place for my kids.”Recommended Tools:Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson regarding organization and individual changeCalm.com app to reduce stressOther career advice from the Robert:“Do what you enjoy, the money always comes.”“Have a destination where you want to go. What is your end goal?”Bulls EyeGeico's Gecko or The AFLAC DuckChoice: AFLAC duck“You remember the duck.”Verizon's Can You Hear Me Now? or AT&T's Reach out and touch someoneChoice: "AT&T lives up to their messaging. They provide great service."UPMC Life Changing Medicine or Allegheny Health Network Health For AllChoice: UPMC because it is “very impactful and personal. Everyone can related to it.”Mastercard Priceless or Visa Everywhere you want to beChoice: Visa because it is “more forward thinking.”HR Guru's Advice on Glassdoor & LinkedInGlassdoor: A great vehicle giving individuals a vehicle to air their concerns positive or negative. However, it may give a slanted view of the organization from individuals only posting negative views. Companies should take a positive approach to problems. They have an opportunity to place their own perspective on things.LinkedIn: Great professional tool and great way to meet other folks. Powell's advice is to be careful to protect your own network.ContactWebsite: invictuslg.comEmail: robert@invictuslg.comRobert.powell@vistagechair.comAudible is offering a free download with a 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. You can download it for free today.

This week's No BS Marketing show with Dave Mastovich features Robert Powell, CEO of Invictus Leadership Group. Powell is an accomplished human resources executive with over 25 years of experience, including with a global Fortune 500 company. He is also a Vistage chair with Vistage International - and understands the importance of accountability in business...Marketing Rant:Focus on 5 key areas of activity & accountability agreement: Planning--Managing strategy Leading--Managing your team Organizing--Managing processes Development---Managing self Administering--Managing resourcesEducational Background and Career:Started out at Florida State for music education.Began working for Walt Disney World as a musician, working his way up into human resources.While living in Orlando, received an organizational communications degree University of Central Florida.Recruited to Carlson Companies in Minneapolis, as VP of HR.Moved to Atlanta as VP of HR for AT&T.Recruited to ADM, an ingredients company in Decatur, Illinois. Received his MBA from Illinois State University.Worked as Head of HR for WESCO Distribution, bringing Powell to Pittsburgh.Mentors:Powell's grandmother instilled the importance of simple wisdom.His father, a NYC fireman, taught him to eradicate the word "can't" from his vocabulary.BS in the workplace:Individuals who are affected by new leaders being hired above them should not take it out on the person who was elected, as they were just going for the job.Powell's advice:Be aware of "title-itis" and the fact that it can get "lonely at the top".Part Two of our conversation with Robert Powell will go live Thursday 7/28 on the No BS Marketing Show.Audible is offering a free download with a 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. You can download it for free today.

It's Part Two of our conversation with Chuck Gounaris, Greater Pittsburgh Regional Chair of Vistage International. In this episode, we discuss Predictive Index, the peer group power of Vistage International, and the Sights and Sounds of 2008.Leon Shapiro – The Power of Peers: How the Company You Keep Drives Leadership, Growth and SuccessPat Lencioni – The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in BusinessJim Collins – BHAG – Big Hairy Audacious GoalWorkin' by Young Dre 

Chuck Gounaris, Greater Pittsburgh Regional Chair of Vistage International, joins the No BS Marketing conversation to talk about career path criss-cross with Ross Perot, the importance of constructive conflict and the magic of marketing and listening to your audience.