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In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast, Matt is joined by Craig Atkins, Chairman and Co-founder of City Ventures, a real estate development firm focused on urban housing throughout California.In this engaging conversation, Matt and Craig dive deep into the unpredictable journey of building a career from the ground up. From relentless persistence that spans hundreds of days to unexpected opportunities that arise during challenging economic times, you'll learn how dedication and adaptability can turn setbacks into successes. It's a testament to the power of grit and the willingness to say "yes" even when the path seems uncertain.Discover the balance between work and life, highlighting how unconventional choices and bold moves can lead to a uniquely fulfilling lifestyle. Whether it's redefining what retirement looks like or finding ways to integrate passion and play into a busy schedule, the conversation challenges traditional ideas about success and personal fulfillment.This episode is not just about climbing the ladder but about crafting a life that blends ambition with joy, reminding us all that sometimes the most unconventional paths lead to the most rewarding destinations.Don't miss another episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast. Leave a review and subscribe today!What You Will Learn In This Show:Craig's rebellious behavior in middle school and the impact of his grandmother's decision to send him to boarding school.How bartending and architectural internships in college helped him realize his passion for real estate development over architectureThe process of entitlement, design, and construction management in real estate development.The initial challenges of starting a brokerage company at 23, including starting the company with a $4,000 loan and borrowing office supplies from a dumpster.The establishment of City Ventures and the focus on ground-up development and land development.And much more...Guest Bio:Craig Atkins is the Chairman and Co-founder of City Ventures, a real estate development firm focused on urban housing throughout California. With over 25 years of experience in real estate, Craig has been involved in more than $3 billion in transactions, giving him deep insight into California's diverse markets. Prior to City Ventures, he founded and led O'Donnell/Atkins, the state's largest land brokerage firm, which averaged over $1 billion in annual transactions and operated six offices statewide. He also co-founded O/A Homes, a builder of luxury homes in La Quinta. Earlier in his career, Craig was a project manager at the Warmington Company, overseeing large-scale developments. A member of the Young Presidents Organization, he holds degrees in Architecture and Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder.Resources:City Ventures

Daniel Koffler is the President of New Frontiers, an executive functioning coaching organization that helps students develop independence and self-advocacy skills throughout their academic and life transitions.Through his individualized coaching model, Daniel guides students with varying abilities to establish success strategies while gradually reducing coach dependency. His approach focuses on teaching the "HOW" of navigating new life stages, from college transitions to lifelong development.Daniel's journey from managing diverse educational institutions to founding New Frontiers shows his commitment to filling crucial gaps in student support. His experience at MetSchools, including roles at Claremont Prep School and special education programs, led him to identify the need for better transition preparation. As a member of Young Presidents Organization and mountaineer balancing business leadership with family life, his story demonstrates how personal experience can shape meaningful educational solutions.Here's where to find more:www.nfil.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/company/new-frontiers-efchttps://www.facebook.com/NewFrontiersEFhttps://www.instagram.com/_newfrontiershttps://www.youtube.com/@NewFrontiersEFCoaching___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future.  With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc.com, The Globe and Mail, BNN, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, he was named BC Technology Industry Association's (BCTIA) Person of the Year, and in 2016 Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.He is a Founding Partner of ego death capital, Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc.  He has been a Young Presidents Organization member since 2004 and contributes time as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab.Jeff currently sits on the boards of Core Scientific, Scoop Solar, Fedi and Breez.  Listen to my last audio podcast with Jeff BoothJeff wrote a really interesting article on Bitcoin Finding Signal In A Noisy World

Alison Fox is the CEO of American Prairie, a nonprofit working for the restoration of 3.5 million acres of prairie in Montana and has led the organization since February 2018. She holds an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and a B.A. in history from Dartmouth College. She's a member of the big Sky chapter of the Young Presidents Organization and the advisory board of William and Mary's Institute for Integrative Conservation. Alison and American Prairie have been featured in many publications and productions, including National Geographic, the BBC, PBS, and on 60 minutes on CBS. Today, we talk about tough conversations with our neighbors, making a place at the long table for folks who see the world differently, buffalo as a keystone species of the prairie, staying in the long game with a big vision and other topics. Save What You Love with Mark Titus:⁣Produced: Emilie FirnEdited: Patrick Troll⁣Music: Whiskey Class⁣Instagram: @savewhatyoulovepodcastWebsite: savewhatyoulove.evaswild.comSupport wild salmon at www.evaswild.com

George Bousis is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor at the forefront of the payments, loyalty, and blockchain industries. As the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Raise, he launched the world's leading platform for digital gift cards. Under his leadership, Raise achieved over $5 billion in sales and saved its customers upwards of $250 million.Raise is recognized globally as a pioneer in the payments, loyalty, and blockchain sectors. George's innovation is showcased by the 30 patents he's authored. This spirit of innovation has attracted significant backing for Raise, helping the company secure over $225 million from leading institutions like Accel, PayPal and NEA.Outside the boardroom, George's passion for startups is evident. He's invested in over 85 companies and co-founded Protagonist. Beyond business, he enjoys gaming, music, real estate, and traveling.George's accolades include three nominations for the Goldman Sachs Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs Award, a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and recognition as a Crains 20 in their 20s standout.He's also committed to giving back, serving as a board member for the Northwestern Hospitals Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation and as a member of the Young Presidents Organization, Chicago Chapter.In this conversation, we discuss:- Introduction to Raise- WalletConnect & Polkadot Integrations- Blockchain Innovation in the Gift Card Industry- Future Vision: blockchain innovation in the consumer space- Overview of the gift card industry- Programming digital money to do anything- TPS and gas fees limiting adoption in the early days of crypto- Billions of dollars in gift cards go unused every single year- Brands taking out the middleman- The future of customer loyalty programsRaiseWebsite: www.raise.comX: @RaiseAppLinkedIn: RaiseGeorge BousisX: @GBousisInstagram: @gbousisLinkedIn: George Bousis  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Can entrepreneurship lead to world peace? What possibilities for growth are hidden in our difficult moments, and how can we leverage them to advance our impact in the world? How can you cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and build something of value for others? And what new leadership framework can we adopt to successfully implement and scale complex social change programs across the world?Find out from Asheesh Advani, as he shares a new approach to timeless lessons for aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast.Asheesh Advani is the CEO of JA Worldwide, one of the largest social impact networks in the world, serving over 12 million young people in 100+ countries, delivering hands-on experiential learning programs in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. During his leadership tenure, JA has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for three consecutive years. Asheesh is also an accomplished entrepreneur, having led two venture-backed businesses from start-up to acquisition, which have been chronicled in case studies at Harvard Business School. He is an in-demand speaker and regular contributor at major conferences, having served as a panelist or moderator at the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, the Young Presidents Organization, and Fortune 500 corporate gatherings. Asheesh has previously served as a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine, has written two books about business finance, and his latest book is Modern Achievement, was published in August 2024.In this episode, Asheesh reveals:- The invisible connection between entrepreneurship and world peace- How to build an entrepreneurial mindset and build something of value for others- A new leadership framework to successfully implement and scale complex social change programs across the world

Asheesh Advani discusses why the old rules of leadership no longer apply—and what to do differently today. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why our idea of achievement needs a rework 2) Why to befriend both older and younger people 3) An under-utilized tactic for dramatically accelerating your career learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep986 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ASHEESH — Asheesh Advani is the CEO of JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs in the world dedicated to preparing youth for employment and entrepreneurship. During his leadership tenure, JA Worldwide has been selected annually as one of the top 10 social good organizations in the world and been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Advani is also an accomplished entrepreneur, having led two venture-backed businesses from start-up to acquisition. He is an in-demand speaker and regular contributor at major conferences, having served as a panelist or moderator at the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, the Young Presidents Organization, and Fortune 500 corporate gatherings.• Book: Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders • Book site: ModernAchievement.com • Website: JAWorldwide.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter • Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by Schwartz David • Article: “Let's ‘Double-Click' on the Latest Cringeworthy Corporate Buzzword” by Te-Ping Chen and Nicholas G. Miller • Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest today is Christine Assouad, the CEO of Dunkin Donuts Lebanon and Semson Lebanese Cuisine. She has been successfully growing and leading restaurant brands in the Middle East for over 27 years. She is a board member of Food and Beverage companies in the Middle East and provides business workshops at conferences in in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Lebanon. Her work also includes business development, franchising, and acquisitions across the MENA markets. Christine is passionate about supporting female entrepreneurship through the “Empowering Tribe” community, where she helps provide online classes, bootcamps, and one-on-one CEO coaching to empower female entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential. Christine earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the American University of Beirut. She received a Master of Science in Food Science from McGill University and a Master of Marketing from the ESA Business School. She is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School President's Program and a member of the Young Presidents Organization, also known as YPO. I am really excited to learn more from Christine about her journey leading various businesses, overcoming obstacles in her career, reinventing herself at 47, mentoring next-generation leaders, and her passion for spreading a little happiness and joy in all she does. I know you will be motivated and inspired to hear her story, so let's jump in.

Dan is President of Steininger & Associates LLC, which advises companies on growing through innovation. He describes himself as both a “recovering lawyer and recovering CEO.”He is the author of two successful books on innovation and teaches a business innovation course at Arizona State University. He has a track record of running highly successful financial institutions, one of which grew revenues by over two billion during his tenure. He also launched a successful national mutual fund.He also served as Chairman of the Port of Milwaukee, and during his tenure, it became the fastest-growing report on the Great Lakes. He is the founder of BizStarts, which helps entrepreneurs launch new companies. He managed an angel investment fund called Successful Entrepreneur Investors.He speaks nationally and internationally on innovation topics. He has also written a regular column in the Biz Times, Innovate or Die, and served as chairman of the Wisconsin Chapter of the global organization Young Presidents Organization.He was awarded a Juris Doctor Degree from Boston University's law school and a CLU degree from American University. He also obtained Series 6 and 63 securities licenses.Include links for anything specific you are promoting: They can sign up free for my bimonthly newsletter on creativity and innovation through LinkedIn Daniel SteiningerSign up for FREE and receive Daniel's bimonthly newsletter on creativity and innovation through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsteininger/ Connect with Daniel Steininger:Website: https://dansteininger.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsteininger/ TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152 Partner Links -- We use these apps and get amazing results and huge time savings too!Design tool: Canva Pro: Create Stunning Design in Minutes!Check out Headliner to create social media posts with video easily- make.headliner.appSimplecast is the easiest way to set up your podcast hosting- Simplecast.comZoom is the easiest way to schedule meetings and record your podcast interviews. Zoom.usAcuity is the easiest way to schedule your podcast interviews, meetings, and life.Acuityscheduling.com

In this enlightening interview, Taha Bawa, the Co-founder, and CEO of Goodwall, delves into his journey from a global upbringing to pioneering a platform that bridges the gap between young talent and transformative opportunities. From discussing the importance of skills-based social networks to highlighting the significance of economic viability alongside social and environmental impact, Bawa shares insights that resonate deeply in today's interconnected world. Join us as we unravel the vision behind Goodwall and explore how it is reshaping the narrative for young leaders worldwide. 00:51- About Taha Bawa Taha is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Goodwall, which has a goal to give 100 million youth opportunities.  He's a board member of Generation Unlimited.  He's a technology pioneer of the World Economic Forum. He's a fellow member of the Young Presidents Organization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Today's episode of Elevate Your Career is a recast of a conversation between Nicole and the hosts of the Women in Tech Trailblazers podcast.During the conversation, Nicole shares her journey and challenges in a sector where women are significantly underrepresented. The discussion openes with Nicole's extensive accolades and her efforts in spearheading initiatives aimed at empowering women through leadership programs and mentorship. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and resilience for women striving to elevate their careers in technology, highlighting the need to maintain one's true self amidst professional challenges.Throughout the episode, Nicole discusses her innovative approaches to overcoming barriers for women in tech, such as her cost-free career development programs which have significantly impacted women's advancement in the industry. These programs, coupled with her leadership, have facilitated a 71% elevation rate for participants, showcasing her commitment to actionable change. Nicole's strategy involves not just addressing the challenges women face but also actively creating solutions that foster an inclusive environment. This proactive stance is reflected in her personal story of choosing a tech career over law, driven by her desire to make a substantial impact.The conversation also explores the broader implications of mentorship and networking in enhancing career trajectories for women. Nicole stresses the transformative power of having a supportive network and mentors, particularly highlighting her involvement with the Young Presidents Organization which helped her initiate a women-focused subgroup. Nicole also offers advice to women aiming to amplify their influence in tech, urging them to define and cultivate their personal brand and to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Her insights not only shed light on the hurdles women encounter but also illuminated pathways to leadership and success in the tech industry.Join Nicole, Jordan and Tiffany for this fascinating and inspiring conversation!Enjoy!What You Will Learn In This Show:How Nicole champions authentic leadership and the importance of staying true to oneself in the male-dominated tech industry.How mentorship plays a critical role in career development, with insights from studies showing that women with mentors are 55% more likely to advance in their careers.The challenges women face in tech, such as lack of visibility and mentorship, and the various solutions Nicole has implemented through her initiatives.Nicole's approach to facing fears and building confidence, especially in public speaking and leadership roles.The importance of creating networks and how these relationships can help propel women's careers in technology.How women can build and manage their professional brand to increase their influence in the tech sector.And so much more...

Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur, Founding Partner at ego death capital and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future.  With a profound grasp of technology, system thinking, and design, he stands at the forefront of a shift from an outdated economic model to one designed for tomorrow.  Jeff's insights and achievements have earned him the BC Technology Industry Association's Person of the Year in 2015 and in October 2023, he was honored with induction into the prestigious BCTIA's Hall of Fame.  Furthermore, in 2016, he gained recognition from Goldman Sachs, who named him one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.  In addition to his work investing and helping entrepreneurs build on the rails of Bitcoin, he is a Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc. Jeff also actively serves on the boards of Fedi, and Breez, in addition to several advisory boards. A dedicated member of the Young Presidents Organization since 2004, he further contributes as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab. In this episode, Jeff and Patrick continue their conversation that began in 2022 about the current financial system, the decentralization and security of Bitcoin, ways to protect our capital and store value, plus the unlearning that may be required to do so. Jeff shares some digestible, simple concepts around Bitcoin, its perceived transactional inability, inflation (money manipulation), and the deflationary nature of technology. Jeff's optimism for the future includes a call to curiousity, and encouragement to open our minds and our hearts and move our time and energy into learning about the new system, the optimism therein, and the connection it creates.

Discover how Taha Bawa, Co-founder and CEO of Goodwall, is on a mission to empower 100 million young people worldwide. Through innovative technology and a focus on mentorship, Goodwall is bridging the gap between young talent and opportunities, while addressing pressing global issues like the widening skills gap. Learn from Taha's journey and insights on the importance of believing in oneself and creating sustainable change for the future. 00:39 - About Taha Bawa Taha is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Goodwall, which has a goal to give 100 million youth opportunities.  He's a board member of Generation Unlimited.  He's a technology pioneer of the World Economic Forum. He's a fellow member of the Young Presidents Organization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Chris Vincent, a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience at Global Data Systems (GDS), assumed the role of President, taking the helm of day-to-day operations from his father. With a rich history of diverse roles within the company, Chris now steers GDS towards its strategic vision and growth trajectory. His forte lies in nurturing key relationships with clients, vendors, and partners, driving collaborative success. Yet, Chris's proudest achievement lies in fostering a culture of excellence among GDS employees, empowering them to deliver unparalleled service and drive impactful business outcomes for clients. Recognized for his dedication to success, Chris was honored as one of the Top 40 under 40 by the Young Presidents Organization #leducentertainment #spaghettionthewall #podcast #businesspodcast

Scott Greenberg is the go-to expert for organizations aiming to elevate their business and the people behind them. With a unique blend of strategic business acumen and human-focused leadership, Scott is the catalyst for holistic business transformation. Scott dives deep into the human elements that directly impact business performance. He equips leaders with a peak performance mindset, empowering them to lead more effectively and cultivate high-performing teams. His innovative management tool, 30-Second Leadership, has revolutionized the way businesses enhance employee mindset, skillset, and overall performance.Scott Greenberg is the go-to expert for organizations aiming to elevate their business and the people behind them. With a unique blend of strategic business acumen and human-focused leadership, Scott is the catalyst for holistic business transformation. Scott dives deep into the human elements that directly impact business performance. He equips leaders with a peak performance mindset, empowering them to lead more effectively and cultivate high-performing teams. His innovative management tool, 30-Second Leadership, has revolutionized the way businesses enhance employee mindset, skillset, and overall performance.A well-known international speaker, Scott has given presentations in all 50 U.S. states and throughout the world with clients including McDonald's, the U.S. Air Force, TEDx, Allstate, Great Clips, Wyndham Hotel Group, RE/MAX, Salesforce, Cargill, Columbia Sportswear, Amgen Pharmaceuticals, Nike, Young Presidents Organization, and countless others.For ten years, Scott was a multi-unit franchisee with Edible Arrangements. In addition to building a top-ranked flagship store in Los Angeles, Scott acquired a second struggling location and made it profitable within a year. His operation won the Edible Arrangements “Best Customer Service” and “Manager of the Year” awards out of more than 1,000 locations worldwide.Scott serves as a contributing writer for Entrepreneur.com, Global Franchise Magazine, and Nation's Restaurant News, and is the author of the The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar as well as his forthcoming title, Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers Into a Top-Performing Team.During the interview we discuss…how to improve the performance of hourly workersresults-oriented vs. people-oriented managementunderstanding the values and expectations of younger generationsboost your credibility with employees through character, connection, and competence3 key steps for building a strong workplace culturehow to diagnose employee performance and choose appropriate coachingthe four personality types of hourly employeeshow to transform a franchise into a thriving business of your ownGet in touch after the interview…Website: https://scottgreenberg.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-greenberg-1b17539/X: https://x.com/GreenbergScottRead Scott's book, "Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers Into a Top-Performing Team" https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Shift-Show-Struggling-Top-Performing/dp/1642011622Claim your free gift!We're giving away a one-year membership to the world's #1 business book summary service for leaders! Our gift will help you stay on top of the latest ideas, decide which books to read next, and engage your teams.To get your gift:Leave a rating or review on your favorite listening channel.Take a screenshot of your review.Share the screenshot on LinkedIn, and mention either “Allison Dunn” or “Deliberate Directions” and the “Deliberate Leaders Podcast”.=============Allison DunnExecutive Business CoachDeliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702(208) 350-6551Website https://www.deliberatedirections.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunnPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Sam Bakhshandehpour, President of the José Andrés Group. Bakhshandehpour is the President and Board Member of José Andrés Group (JAG), a restaurant and media company.  Driven by the mission of “Changing the world through the power of food," JAG's platform spans 38+ restaurants across 9 markets globally and multiple cuisines, including the 2-Michelin starred minibar by José Andrés, and numerous Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants. Bakhshandehpour also runs José Andrés Media division (JAM) which produces food-related cultural content across scripted, unscripted - film and television, books, podcasts, and digital content.  JAG also houses numerous global partnerships and a consumer products platform.  Through his hospitality investment platform, The Silverstone Companies, Bakhshandehpour has made numerous investments including The Electric Jane (live music lounge / restaurant), Cultivate Hospitality (F&B programming), Bazaar by José Andrés, and select other hotel, restaurant and lifestyle properties. Named one of the “Most Important People in Hospitality” on the Observer's 2023 Dining and Nightlife Power List, Bakhshandehpour previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of sbe Entertainment, a private-equity backed hotel, restaurant and nightlife company with over 80 properties globally. Bakhshandehpour started his career on Wall Street with J.P. Morgan Securities running the Global Casino and West Coast Real Estate & Lodging Investment Banking practice focused on mergers & acquisitions and capital raising.  Bakhshandehpour holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. He serves on the board of Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) and as a member of Fiserv Inc's (NYSE: FI) Restaurant Advisory Board, including the Audit and Compensation Committees for both companies. Previously, Bakhshandehpour served on the boards of The New Home Company (NYSE: NWHM), including the Audit and Compensation Committees, and Georgetown University McDonough School of Business' Board of Advisors as a Board Member and Capital Campaigns Committee Member. He is a trustee of Federal City Council (FC2), a founding member of the Georgetown Wall Street Alliance West, and a Senior Advisor to Montminy & Co., FINRA-registered (series 7, 24, 63). Bakhshandehpour is also an active member and former Chair of the Bel Air Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization. Bakhshandehpour Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sambakhshandehpour/ José Andrés Group Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joseandresgroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseandresgroup/ X: https://twitter.com/joseandresgroup

Connect with Nicole at: Nicole Penn | LinkedInNicole Penn is the CEO of the EGC Group, a marketing and digital agency with offices in Manhattan and Melville. A creative marketing and digital strategy veteran, Nicole and her team have led the strategic marketing direction for companies that include Canon USA, Brother International, Thompson Reuters, Mayo Clinic, among others. Under Nicole's watch, the agency has been named an Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company, an Agency Post Top 100 Agency and a Google Premier Partner. Additionally, Nicole Penn is the Chief Marketing Officer of Digital Wellness, a leading global business committed to improving people's health and wellbeing. Nicole is also the co-founder of Raydeus, a digital marketing platform built for local marketing. She has been named among the Five People to Watch in Advertising and Top Advertising Executive. In 2015, she was awarded among the Top 50 Most Influential Women. In 2019, Nicole was selected as a member of the Forbes Agency Council. Nicole has been published in Mashable, People Magazine, MediaPost, Luxury Daily and AdWeek. Her board affiliations include The New York Foundation for the Arts, Tribe Global, the Young Presidents Organization, and she is a member of the Harvard Business School YPO Presidents Program Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

In a world where paths often seem predetermined, brace yourself to unravel the awe-inspiring narrative of a man who transformed a 105-year prison sentence into a Harvard fellowship. Join us for an exceptionally empowering episode of the Heart of Law as our distinguished host, Mirena Umizaj, introduces Andre Norman, a revolutionary transformational speaker, strategist, and consultant transforming correctional systems globally, motivating individuals and organizations to embrace resilience and achieve unparalleled success. Through a candid exploration of trauma, resilience, and untapped potential, this episode peels back the layers of societal challenges, revealing the heart and consciousness of humanity.   From the confines of prison walls to the prestigious halls of Harvard, Andre Norman's journey epitomizes the power of resilience and personal transformation. Internationally renowned as a motivational speaker, Andre not only shares his remarkable story but enriches every engagement with a dynamic blend of inspiration, innovation, and personal growth. Collaborating with esteemed institutions like the London Business School and influential networks such as the Young Presidents Organization, Andre has become a trusted advisor and speaker. His dynamic presentations, rooted in personal experiences, captivate audiences globally, empowering them to surmount obstacles and unlock boundless potential. With a global influence extending to countries such as Honduras and Sweden, Andre's profound impact on correctional systems and ability to inspire individual transformation are unmatched. Whether guiding executives, mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, or illuminating global stages, Andre Norman's indelible presence fosters enduring empowerment.   As the conversation unfolds, Andre openly shares his tumultuous journey from a troubled upbringing in Boston, triumphing over domestic violence, to overcoming the bussing crisis of the '70s. His path, riddled with challenges from being a sixth-grade drug runner to enduring a daunting prison sentence, reflects a remarkable transformation fueled by resilience. Determined to break free, he set a goal, earned his GED, became a jailhouse lawyer, and ultimately secured a prestigious fellowship at Harvard Law School in 2017. With an intimate understanding of the flaws within prison and school systems, Andre passionately advocates for change, emphasizing the transformative power of firsthand experiences in driving reform. Over the past 24 years, he has immersed himself in the lives of inmates, forging profound connections by authentically sharing in their pain. In addressing systemic issues, Andre underscores the urgency of comprehensive reforms, urging stakeholders to invite experienced voices to articulate viable solutions.   As the conversation delves into the heart of reform, Mirena and Andre uncover a profound truth: the remedy for a broken prison system does not lie within its walls but finds its roots in the earliest stages of societal development, notably, kindergarten. He passionately refutes the notion that certain children, even those from affluent families, are exempt from the harsh realities of life. His poignant message to parents resounds – "Don't believe your kids don't count." Reflecting on his personal path, he underscores the impossibility of growing up without a dream. For Andre, the core of change resides in helping individuals, irrespective of background, discover and resolve their pain, fostering a collective responsibility toward rehabilitation that begins long before one encounters the criminal justice system.   As the episode comes to a close, Andre confronts the stark realities of a broken prison system, highlighting the pressing need to address the operation's severe understaffing and the unsafe conditions that act as a mere "warehouse" for individuals. The conversation takes a poignant turn, highlighting the crucial role of cultural communication as a vital bridge for healing the rift between staff and inmates. He emphasizes the profound lack of trust among inmates, whose "wounds run as deep as the ocean." With a committed goal to guide individuals towards becoming the best versions of themselves, Andre passionately announces his upcoming seminar event in December, a beacon of hope for those seeking transformation. In the final moments, Andre leaves us with a somber reminder of life's fragility, encapsulated in the heartrending tale of a young soul lost. In a resounding final plea, Andre implores: "Don't judge the help, just accept the help."

Pardis Nasseri CEO & President, Palm Tree LLC Pardis Nasseri is a driven entrepreneur and the architect of Palm Tree, the modern M&A advisor. The firm integrates investment banking, strategic finance, and transaction support services for private equity sponsors, business owners, and management teams. Over the course of his career, Pardis has been personally involved in successful M&A transactions with an aggregate value of over $30 billion. Pardis began his career in M&A with the transaction services practice of PwC, as an investment banker with Jefferies, and an investor with Platinum Equity. He founded Palm Tree in 2010 and grew the firm from its roots as a boutique M&A consultancy to a nationwide enterprise offering a suite of integrated financial services. The firm became a registered member of FINRA in 2020 and is led today by a team of accomplished managing directors who execute on engagements worldwide. The Los Angeles Times has recognized Pardis as a visionary leader who prepares organizations for next-level growth, and The Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized Pardis among the most influential private equity advisors in the nation. Pardis is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization, where he serves on the board of its Santa Barbara chapter. He is a recurring guest lecturer at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, has served as a panelist at M&A and entrepreneurship events, and has moderated panels at the annual ACG business conference. Pardis graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a double major in Business Economics and Philosophy and is currently attending the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School. He and his wife, Dr. Sherry Nasseri, reside in Montecito, California with their two children.  

Frank Mariani – Founder and Executive Chairman, Mariani Premier Group In 1973 Frank Mariani became President of Mariani Landscape at 19 years old following the tragic passing of his father, Vito Mariani, Sr. who had founded the company in 1958.  Under Frank's leadership, what began as a small residential landscape firm working primarily in Lake Forest and Highland Park has grown into an 800+ employee company that specializes in high-end residential landscape design, construction, and maintenance across the area of Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and beyond. Under Frank's leadership, the company has received numerous awards for excellence in all aspects of landscaping.  Now, Frank is leading the creation of the country's first national, premium residential landscaping platform.  Over the past 3 years, Frank has built the Mariani Premier Group into a family of well over a dozen of the nation's finest landscaping firms with operations across the country. Frank has served on the Board of Directors for NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals).  He is also a past President of the NALP Foundation board.  Frank serves on the board of several local businesses and charities. He is a Past President of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association and was honored as Man of the Year in 1994. He has also served as President and Board Member of the Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show for over 10 years.  Frank was a member of the Chicago Chapter of Young Presidents Organization and is currently a member of the World President Organization. In 2009 he was inducted into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.

Kim has been the President of multiple companies in the fashion and retail industry, spanning a twenty-year career where she led R&D, manufacturing, product design, marketing, and growing market share during some of the most dynamic and challenging retail environments. Kim is passionate about helping women in poverty and used her leadership and roles in companies to help develop and implement an industry-leading approach that provides opportunities for women providing true living wages that allow team members to have real opportunities and thrive and break the cycle of poverty.  You will hear in this episode how Kim is finishing a mid-career sabbatical and entering the second phase of her career with new insights, motivations, and goals of how to best serve and inspire those around her and the next generation of leaders.  Kim has studied finance at Queen's University and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School President's Program. She also just completed Oxford University's “Reimagining Leadership Executive Program.”  Kim is a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) and has been a chapter chair and education chair, and has previously been on the Canadian board for YPO/WPO. Kim provides incredible insight and learning from her journey. As you will hear, Kim  is a close friend of mine whom I have a great deal of respect and admiration. I have watched her over the past decade lead in many different environments. She consistently demonstrates class and grace while being tenacious in achieving every goal and overcoming any obstacle in her way. She is loved by all our classmates because she has a true servant-leader heart and cares about everyone she meets. Show Notes:(13:11) - Kim realizes a key to her success was to get near leadership and learn from people who had results.(17:30) - Kim gives advice to young people starting their careers today.Quote - "Success Leaves Clues"(23:00) - Discussion of the "Imposter Syndrome." (27:00) - The power of testing your assumptions.(29:00) - Kim talks about the importance and her learnings of taking a mid-career sabbatical.(41:00) - Bob and Kim discuss work-life balance and the challenge of going all in early in your career to achieve while still seeking balance.(48:45) - "My mess is my message."(49:30) - What Kim learned leading her company during COVID. "Cash is King and get lean fast!"Quote - "No decision is a decision and it is the worst decision you can make!"(1:00:45) - Kim talks about changes in the e-commerce business and what business leaders need to do. (1:07:00) - The importance of having a real relationship with your customer...connection with them.(1:10:00) - Advice to mid-career professionals who must leap a new direction or career.(1:16:00) - The importance of having a global perspective.(1:25:00) - Kim is thinking about using her island retreat as a retreat for other leaders needing a sabbatical in their career. (1:30:00) - What would Kim say to the American and Canadian people if she was given the chance to give a "State of the Union" address?Quote "Progress over perfection!"Book Recommendations:- Untethered Soul - The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer- Fearless Heart - Why Greater Compassion is the Key to Greater Well-Being by Thupten Jinpa- Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni- EOS - Gino Wickman

Vadim Belyakov is from Moscow, Russia and has been a serial entrepreneur since 1999 when ROST XXI Group was founded. ROST main activity was the importation and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) throughout the entire Russian Federation and it quickly became Russia's leader in brand sales. In recent years, the company has shifted focus providing real-estate development and back office solutions to medium size multi-national companies doing business in Russia. Vadim is also the President of Uniland, a trading company that distributes a wide range of products to consumers in the Urals. He is a member of YPO and has won multiple awards to including Best Regional Learning Officer, Best Large Personal Event, and Best Overall Experience.  He has his Master of Arts from the Russian Academy of Economy and is a graduate of London Business School and Harvard Business School. Since 2017 he has been working on the NotAlone App, which is an application for young people who feel alone, depressed, and struggle with Anxiety. The app uses innovative and life-changing technology like an AI bot, online forums, and 20 years of established clinical psychological experience to provide users with various strategies to meaningfully connect and deepen healthy and positive self-awareness. Show Notes: Not Alone App - Vadim's creation to help people dealing with feeling alone, depressed, and struggling with anxiety. (15:00) - How is Vadim dealing with the conflict? What is the mood in Moscow and how are people reacting? (24:00) - How has life changed in Russia and Moscow? (29:00) - President Putin still has the majority support of everyone in Russia. (30:00) - If you are a Russian and oppose the war you are alienated. If you travel outside the country you are alienated. You feel like a compete refugee. You are judged by the actions of the government not your own character as a person. (36:00) - How are Russian businesses dealing with sanctions? (45:00) - What do Russian people say is the reason this conflict started? (52:00) - In Negotiations you understand the term ZOPA (Zone Of Possible Agreement). Before the start of the conflict we had a small ZOPA area but now Vadim believes there is none. (1:12:13) - "I believe that iron curtains today are built in our brains by propaganda. It is no longer physical walls." - Vadim  (1:15:00) - Professor Rawi Abdelal - HBS Case Study "Russia: A Drama in Three Acts" (1:21:00) - Why Vadim is worried that nuclear weapons could be used. (1:24:00) - "My heart is for peace." - Vadim "The most American thing we can do is think for ourselves, question authority, and demand transparency, and when we are faced with the rare moments where we find the unusual convergence of consensus narrative forming...double down on all of the above." 

Adam is the CEO and founder of the Lloyd Group, a prominent managed service provider for small and medium-sized businesses that provide services like asset management, help desk support, project management, cybersecurity, IT governance, and cloud services. Under Adam's 28 years of leadership, the Lloyd Group has been named on the list of Inc 500 and Inc 5000 fastest-growing companies in America, along with many other accolades and recognitions, including employee satisfaction and corporate culture. Adam has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Adelphi University and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School President's Program. He also completed the Entrepreneurs Organization MIT Birthing of Giants Program. Adam is a member of YPO (Young President's Organization) and serves as the Learning Alliance Champion, and was the Chair of the Harvard Business School President's Program. Show Notes: (11:00) - The key to growth and transformation is moving from thinking you know everything to admitting you know nothing and starting a lifelong journey of self-discovery and lifelong learning. (12:00) - Adam created six "Truth North Objectives" to measure everything against to ensure he did not waste any more of his life and stayed on track what is his "True North." 1 - Have a supportive fun, accepting, relationship with my spouse.  2 - Instill a sense of responsibility and humility in my children. 3 - Have a transparent and deep relationship with my children. 4 - Have a life of no regrets and fear will not stop me. 5 - Achieve a state of acceptance of myself and others. 6 - Have a balance of unplanned time with value-producing activities. (19:42) - What is a painted picture exercise? Why is this important for people to do. (23:30) - Why working at McDonalds was one of the most formative jobs he had in his life. "Hold your kids with open palms." (27:00) - "Your network is your net worth!"  (29:35) - Adam and Sarah started their business in 1995 with a simple but profound Noble Purpose. "To create opportunities to learn, earn, and live better!" It all centers around building a team and community.  "You need to put a process around your relationships!" (37:00) - How did Adam get started in business, accounting, and entrepreneurship? (41:00) - Everything I deal with in business is people related. Adam shares how the smartest people in the world with poor people skills get passed up and don't advance in their careers.  (46:00) - The most successful people have consistent integrity. "One of the things I regret most is conversations I have had when I was still emotional about it. "You need great relationships with friends who are not afraid to call you on your crap." (1:03:00) - Executive education programs are designed for people who want to enhance the education and lives of their peers. (1:05:00) - How to design a world-class educational event program. (Connect people, Get People Committed, Get People Uncomfortable) (1:15:00) - What does Adam see as similar or different with EO, Vistage, and YPO?  (1:22:00) - We didn't focus on building a company...we focused on building a community!  (1:33:00) - How is AI changing the world? "What I am most worried about is if in the past what you learned depreciated every five years it is now every 2-3 years. I am most concerned with people not lifelong learners, not subscribing to MasterClass, and not using Coursera.org. These are the people that will become irrelevant and will not get new jobs." (1:36:00) - Adam's three core values are "Be Human, Be Accountable, and Be Better!"  "Younger people see opportunity and as you get older you see things as threats and move into protection mode." (1:46:00) - "I want to double click on that!" :) (1:50:00) - "If the American President asked Adam to give a State of the Union Address to the american people what would he say?"

Mike Reynolds began his career at Hall Wines as winemaker and general manager during the infancy of the winery, and was later promoted to president. Since 2002, Reynolds has overseen development of the HALL, WALT and BACA businesses—including production, vineyards, operations and construction. Mike also leads the vineyard acquisition program for Kathryn and Craig Hall. They now own close to 500 acres of premier vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Santa Barbara counties. Mike holds an master's in business administration from the University of California, Berkeley and a bachelor's in fermentation science from the University of California, Davis. In addition, Mike is a board member for the California Wine Institute, a member of the Young Presidents Organization, and vice president at Napa Little League—where he also manages a team!

Mike Reynolds began his career at Hall Wines as winemaker and general manager during the infancy of the winery, and was later promoted to president. Since 2002, Reynolds has overseen development of the HALL, WALT and BACA businesses—including production, vineyards, operations and construction. Mike also leads the vineyard acquisition program for Kathryn and Craig Hall. They now own close to 500 acres of premier vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Santa Barbara counties. Mike holds an master's in business administration from the University of California, Berkeley and a bachelor's in fermentation science from the University of California, Davis. In addition, Mike is a board member for the California Wine Institute, a member of the Young Presidents Organization, and vice president at Napa Little League—where he also manages a team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess is the founder and executive chairman of inDinero, a business that runs thousands of companies' tax, accounting, and finance operations. She is also the Co-Founder and Chair of Astonishing Labs and founding partner of MahWay. This venture builder creates innovative, industry-changing billion-dollar businesses that improve the world. She earned her Associate of Arts from Bard College and her Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She is in the Harvard Business School President's Program and a Young President's Organization (YPO) member. She enjoys flying her commercial multi-engine pilot's license in her spare time with an instrument rating. She started her first business in high school and was has been on the cover of Inc Magazine and was recognized on both Inc. and Forbes Magazine's "30 under 30" superstar entrepreneurs. Her combined companies have a value of over one billion dollars.Show Notes: Jess's entrepreneurial journey started at 13 because she knew she "did not want to work for anyone else." She started a business to solve her own problem and then used it to solve others. Barnes and Noble was her first mentor as she was pulling books off the shelve to learn about business. She realized early how important it was to learn and grow and later get mentors and coaches to help her build her business. (11:45) Business got easier as it got larger and scaled. The hardships of the early days will not last forever. (14:30) Don't compare yourself to others...you are in competition with yourself. Focus on your "next step" and your journey! Jess likes the ratio of focusing 80% on the next 45 days, 10% on the next quarter, and 10% on the next one to five years out. (15:50) "People consistently overestimate what they can get done in the next 30 days but underestimate what they can achieve in five to ten years." (17:15) Entrepreneur communities are super important to support each other on your journey. (18:45) The real challenge is our mindset and attitude. Most entrepreneurs have an understanding of what needs to happen next.  (24:25) The greatest growth comes from taking advantage of the latest trends! How are you going to leverage AI?  (26:10) Time blocking is a productivity hack that people can use to accomplish more. Elon Musk does this. (30:00) What is the difference between the entrepreneurial vs. employee mindset? First, the biggest difference is you have to have a sense of ownership. Everything starts and ends with you. Second, you have to be optimistic at all times. This also bleeds over to your personal life. Third, you need to grow yourself constantly. How do you evolve as a person and leader? (32:15) "There is no such thing as work-life balance. As an entrepreneur, your business is part of you. You don't have spouse life or child life balance...they are a part of your life." (37:00) How do you have an optimistic attitude when things are going wrong and during a crisis?  (41:00) If you have never taken a leap in your career or life, you are probably not pushing the boundaries enough. (43:00) When Jess moved from software to biotech, she knew it would be a ten-year investment and she had to be willing to be uncomfortable and start all over. Being an outsider allows you to see things that others may miss, push the boundaries, and be innovative. "The more you learn, the more you are able to learn new stuff and it becomes exponential." Examples are Steve Jobs and Elon Musk (48:00) Jess gives insights she has about the future based on her research and investments. (51:45) If Jess had the ability to give a State of the Union Address to the American people what would she say? If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us on Apple or Spotify and give us a review. That would be greatly appreciated! 

What does it really take to live an unconventional life - the life that we live as self-employed business owners?  We're going to explore that today with our guest, Mike Fata. Mike shares his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and achieving success while prioritizing his mental and physical health. During our conversation, Mike delves into the topic of self-doubt and the difference between Impostor Syndrome and general self-doubts. He explains how self-doubt can hold us back and prevent us from achieving our full potential. Finally, we touch on the importance of being present and fully engaged in the moment, whether in business or in life. Mike reminds us that if we're constantly thinking about ‘the game' while we're playing, we'll never truly be ‘good' at the game. I know that my conversation with Mike Fata will give valuable insights into the mindset, habits, and strategies necessary for success in living an unconventional life as a self-employed business owner.   With over 25 years of experience in natural health, Mike Fata is an aspiring author, keynote speaker, and a mentor to entrepreneurs in the natural products industry. Mike co-founded Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998 and served as its Chairman of the Board and CEO until 2016. He guided the company through a strategic sale to Tilray for $419 million in 2019. He completed his third nine-figure exit deal in February 2022 as Chairman of the Board of Sol Cuisine. Mike is currently the CEO of Fata & Associates, Chairman of the Board of Nuts For Cheese, and Global Growth Advisor for Mid-Day Squares. He is also a lifetime member and past chairman of the Canadian Health Food Association and Young Presidents Organization. When he's not busy with work, Mike enjoys homeschooling his children, organic farming, and coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs. In 2021 Mike launched www.fatafleishman.org, a free mass mentorship toolbox for CPG entrepreneurs. He hosts the Founder to Mentor podcast, which connects listeners with world-class founder mentors to inspire personal and professional growth. Mike's new book Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming and Unstoppable Entrepreneur releases in March 2023.   And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com.   Mike Fata, thank you so much for being here! Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself. Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world.   Guest Contact – www.MikeFata.ca Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur by Mike Fata Mike Fata on LinkedIn (ln/themikefata) Mike Fata on Instagram (@themikefata) Mike Fata on Twitter (@themikefata) Contact Jeffrey – Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!    Valuable complimentary resources to help you –   The Self-Employed Business Institute- You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO! Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

Miguel Calatayud is the CEO and Director of IWI, an innovative algae nutrition company building sustainable and scalable nutritious food to feed the world's growing population. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad Pública de Navarra, a Master's of Finance from ESIC, a Master's of Global Logistics from ICIL, an MBA from Comilas Pontifical University, and also graduated from the Harvard Business School President's Program. Miguel is a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) and is home based in Houston, Texas. He has spent the past 25 years in the food and agriculture industries and is now helping to revolutionize both with new food tech and agri-tech.  His revolutionary technology uses non-arable land, salt water, and the sun as their energy source to produce the world's best omega-3 and complex proteins. In the process, he is creating jobs and new industries for local populations. IWILife.com has been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Guardian, Fast Company, and many other outlets. Show Notes: Algae omega has three times the absorption rate of fish oil omega. Algae protein is better than egg and whey, has all the amino acids needed, and is highly soluble. You can grow 20 pounds of essential amino acids per acre of peas per year, 71 pounds of essential amino acids of beef per acre, per year, but with algae, you can grow 6,000 pounds of essential amino acids per acre per year! This is a massive breakthrough!Furthermore, it does not use current freshwater or agricultural land but rather previously unusable desert land and salt water.  You need 9,000 gallons of fresh water to produce 1 pound of amino acids from peas, and 17,000 gallons of fresh water to produce 1 pound of essential amino acids from beef, and with algae, they use ZERO fresh water. (11:00) - Miguel tells his origin story and the idea behind IWILife.com in 2016. Miguel announces the launch of a new product, a three-ounce protein drink with 17 grams of natural protein that has all the branch chain amino acids better than egg and whey. 33% of daily needed protein...an "8-hour protein!"The three most important aspects of a successful food, drink, or protein...Miguel says it is "Taste, Taste, Taste!" (19:30) Miguel shares his go-to-market strategy. (21:30) Miguel shares how he builds and grows a company during a difficult economy post-COVID. "The challenge is everything we are doing is new. This is also a new category. We have to explain it to the customer."  Strong clinical studies on the product and thousands of consumers raving about the product is helping growth. "Many times in life, you have to choose between making an impact or doing a profitable business. In our case, they are both the same!" We are democratizing farming and making great, profitable products. (27:00) - "If you want to build a successful business, you need to convince the consumer that your product is better than the current best product in the market." (32:00) - The middle east has what we need, "Sun, Sand, Salt Water."  "Our people are not just motivated by a job or career...they know they are doing something that will change the world. It is bigger than us." It is all about having a purpose-driven motivation over an economic motivation. What are the Top 5 that Miguel focuses on:  The Boss = The Customer...are you listening to their needs and what they are telling you? The Team = Have you hired the right team with the right motivations and culture? The Partners = Your suppliers and retailers are a critical component to your operation. The Community = Are you positively impacting the community where you work? The Investors = Do you have the right investors helping you? (47:00) - What is going on with Agri-Tech and Food-Tech today? How is the world advancing in these areas? (51:00) - The city of Houston food bank provides 151 million meals a year to food-insecure people! This is between 400-600K meals a day! Book Recommendations Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willnik  Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Max Tegmark Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control - Stuart Russell (1:04:00) - How would Miguel encourage people to be big dreamers and try to do what others say is impossible?There is no such thing as a dream too big. However, there is a tipping point between dreaming and doing...that is called having a plan.

As the CEO and founder of UNiTE, Clara's mission is to build a bigger, more inclusive wellness table —one where everyone is invited to have a seat. She is a first-generation immigrant and a second-generation entrepreneur. She grew up in her family business, EZ-FLO a worldwide distributor of plumbing products. Over 17 years she worked in Marketing, Operations, and Risk Management and eventually became EZ-FLO's Managing Director and grew the business alongside a very talented team. After a 17 year run at EZ-FLO, she founded UNiTE when she noticed that there weren't wellness options that served her or people who craved more flavor in their bars. On a mission to prove diversity is delicious, UNiTE launched in March of 2020 with a line of protein bars in culturally diverse flavors. Since then the Brand has been quickly growing and UNiTE is sold in major retailers nationwide and online. Clara is also a founding member of (included), a group that serves BIPOC CEOs and Founders in CPG and am a proud member of Young Presidents Organization and the Network of Executive Women. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, playing competitive tennis and dreaming up new protein bars flavors. She hopes to bring the world a little bit closer and would love to connect with all of us on her journey. To learn more about Clara and her amazing UNiTE protein bars, visit https://unitefood.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromthehart/message

In this episode, I give a short recap of the origin story of this podcast and how we have been doing post-COVID. We look at a few of the most recent guests and their insights and discuss some of the latest economic data that is impacting every aspect of the economy which according to Professor Mihir Desai, should cause everyone to rethink mental models and frameworks as we move forward.Show Notes:  The origin story of this podcast and the questions we have been asking guests? How I became nicknamed "Q" in college. Review of guests and their content. (20:00) - "The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask...Successful people are looking for new sources of information and data that they can leverage! Who we become and the success we have is downstream of the information we get." (21:00) - HBS Professor Mihir Desai insights on the global economy - Finance For a World Turned Upside Down.We will have to change the frameworks for how we see and operate in the world. (27:00) - Action produces data, and from there, you can PDCA - Plan, Do, Check, and Adjust. (34:00) - 77% of the advertised jobs in the US with a salary over $35,000 require a four-year college degree yet only 1/3 of Americans have a college degree.The cost of a college degree has gone up over 1,482% since 1977! (36:00) - The benefit of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) like EdX.org and Coursera.org (38:00) - How has work changed? The 150-year work model of the 8-hour work day and 5-day work week was blown up during 2020 and COVID. (40:00) - This is the most unaffordable housing market in US history!  (42:00) - What is the impact on the tech sector? Why are thousands of employees being laid off?  (46:00) - How is this impacting small businesses around the United States? (47:00) - What is the Boskin Commission and how did it impact entitlement programs and US spending by changing inflation numbers? (51:00) - Book Recommendation - The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel (55:00) - The key to have success is to take agency of your life...have personal discipline and realize our success is up to us and our personal decisions.

This week on Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley, Britney Ruby Miller joins the podcast! She is the CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment where she leads a team of 725 employees at the company's 7 luxury steakhouses across Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Growing up in the family business founded by her father in 1981, she learned the intricacies of the business at a young age. She worked nearly every position over her 20 years in operations while earning a degree at University of Cincinnati and attending Midwest Culinary Institute. In 2011, Britney joined the corporate team. In her tenure, she led the company in growth and expansion, resulting in a 150% increase in revenue. One of her proudest accomplishments is building this team, now 40 strong, 60% of which are women. Under her leadership, Ruby's restaurants have earned national acclaim from Travel + Leisure, Food Network, USAToday, Business Insider, and many others. The impact she and her family are making in the community is perhaps most important to her. As founders of the Jeff Ruby Foundation, they are working to alleviate childhood poverty and improve the foster care system. Britney sits on the Board of the Cincinnati CVB, Ohio Restaurant Association, and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization. She is also pursuing her MBA at Xavier and recently added best-selling author to her resume, with the launch of her memoir, 5 Star Life. SPONSORS -- Our podcast "Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley" is proudly sponsored by: - PROGRESSIVE: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 29 million drivers who trust Progressive. - PELOTON: Try Peloton Tread risk free with a 30 Day Home Trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial - The Black Tux: Rent or buy, The Black Tux is the best place to go when you need a tuxedo for a wedding or special night. And right now, when you go to The Black Tux.com/unlocked and use code UNLOCKED to save 10%.

Guy Spier | The Education of a Value Investor & More  My guest today is Guy Spier. Guy Spier is a Zurich-based author and investor.  He completed his MBA at the Harvard Business School, and holds a First Class degree in PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) from Oxford University where he studied at Brasenose College with the British Prime minister David Cameron.  After completing his MBA, Spier started the Aquamarine Fund which is an investment vehicle inspired by the original 1950's Buffett partnerships. In 2008 Spier made news by bidding $650,000 with his friend, Mohnish Pabrai, to have a charity lunch with Warren Buffett.  His book, “The Education of a Value Investor” has sold more than 50,000 copies. Mr. Spier served as the chair and founder of the Weizmann Science and Business Club, and as a member of the Harvard Business School Alumni Board. He currently serves on the advisory boards of Value Conferences, and of Zurich Minds. He is the founder of VALUEx Zurich, and has co-founded TEDxZürich and TEDxZüriberg. From 2007 to 2009, Mr. Spier served on the Advisory Board of the Dakshana Foundation.  In 2017 Spier joined the newly formed board of the Swiss Friends of Oxford University and is on the board of the UN Watch. He is a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization and of the Young Presidents Organization. Guy lives in Zurich with his wife, and their three children.   Today, you'll hear about:  1) Guy's family history, and how it shaped him, and his investment philosophy.  2) The risk of losing it all.  3) Skiing and investing, it's not the fastest skier that wins, and the one who doesn't get injured.  4) The challenges & opportunities of managing your own family money, and other people's money.  5) Investing is like planting vineyards: “not all vintages will be fantastic, but we will have wine to drink”  6) Creating the right physical, geographic and social environment to flourish as an investor.  7) The right and the wrong, and ethics in the investment business.  8) Success is not a number.  9) As a bonus, we talk about flying small planes, and what it taught both of us about investing.   My favorite quote shared by Guy -- “It doesn't matter how slowly you go, as long you do not stop” – Confucius.   Other notes: Yale Professor mentioned in the episode: Nicholas Christakis, The book is called Connected, TED Talk  Learn more about Talking Billions Learn more about Bogumil Baranowski  Learn more about Sicart Associates, LLC.  Read Money, Life, Family: My Handbook: My complete collection of principles on investing, finding work & life balance, and preserving family wealth.   To get regular updates and bonus content, please sign-up for my substack: ⁠https://bogumilbaranowski.substack.com/⁠ NEVER INVESTMENT ADVICE.  IMPORTANT:  As a reminder, the remarks in this interview represent the views, opinions, and experiences of the participants and are based upon information they believe to be reliable; however, Sicart Associates nor I have independently verified all such remarks.   The content of this podcast is for general, informational purposes, and so are the opinions of members of Sicart Associates, a registered investment adviser, and guests of the show. This podcast does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any specific security or financial instruments or provide investment advice or service. Past performance is not indicative of future results. More information on Sicart Associates is available via its Form ADV disclosure documents available adviserinfo.sec.gov. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-billions/message

In 41 AD, Seneca was exiled from Rome. He was at the height of his senatorial career but found himself facing trumped up charges from a petty emperor who was driving him into the wilderness. He was reeling from the loss of a young child, he was leaving behind a grieving mother. But what could he do?Nothing. All he could do was try to survive and endure it, to not be broken by it.---In today's Ask Daily Stoic, Ryan presents part 2 of his 2020 Q&A at the Young Presidents Organization of Michigan - West Chapter in which he discusses how the Stoics battled plagues that can destroy one's character, and the traits of ego-driven leaders.

Milton Cohen is the president and CEO of Safe Rx, a company on a mission to fight America's opioid epidemic with its award-winning locking prescription vial (LPV®). Milton is a seasoned operator and prior private equity executive with experience in specialty manufacturing and business and healthcare services. Mr. Cohen holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Vassar College and an MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, which he attended under full scholarship as a Robert Woodruff Fellow. Mr. Cohen was elected to the Young Presidents Organization in 2011.

Sean Magennis has spent his career helping teams and professionals achieve extraordinary results through the pillars of simplicity, probability, and leverage.He is a seasoned international business executive specializing in scaling professional services firms, and contributes 30 years of experience to entrepreneurs, founders, and senior executive teams to create realizable enterprise value. His experience encompasses professional executive management, growth strategies, exit strategies, acquisitions, and financings.   Sean sits on two Boards, MDB Capital Holdings and The Young Catholic Professionals' Organization. He is also an active volunteer and member of the Young Presidents Organization, and in 2013 was recruited as YPO Global President and COO. During his seven-plus years there, he supported members around the world, established learning content and network growth, and his teams set records in member retention and engagement. He also successfully led the organization through the beginning stages of COVID-19.   His personal goal is to leverage what he continues to learn over the span of his career, in service of people achieving their faith, family, friendship, and work goals.   Read the show notes on Arcbound's Podcast Page: https://arcbound.com/podcasts/    Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Arcbound.com Services/Work with Us: https://arcbound.com/work-with-us/ About: https://arcbound.com/about/ Founders Corner: https://arcbound.com/category/founders-corner/ Connect: https://arcbound.com/connect/

Fueled by her mother and father's encouragement and example, Kelly Mooney's acute awareness of the importance of independence, self investing, creativity and humility led her to chart her own course in life.  With a passion for helping young women drive their careers with intention, get the opportunities they deserve, and the pay they deserve, Kelly is focused on being  part of the solution to the issues of inequity in the workplace. Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Equipt Women, a public benefit corporation dedicated to making workplace equity the norm by empowering, coaching and equipping young professional  women with early career and life momentum. Kelly also founded a sister organization, the Equipt Women Foundation supporting single parents attending Community Colleges with access to emergency funds for childcare, food security, transportation, and mental Wellness. Kelly is the former CEO and co-owner of Resource/Ammirati, the largest independent digital agency in the U.S. Her client roster included Procter & Gamble, Walmart, Victoria's Secret, Sherwin Williams, among others. Kelly's agency success was recognized by being named to Advertising Age's A-List and Wall Street  Journal's Best Places to Work. In 2016, Kelly and her business partner sold the agency to IBM to become part of IBM iX, the world's second-largest digital consultancy. In recognition of Kelly's expertise, she was named IBM's first Chief Experience Officer. Kelly is the author of  two books: The Open Brand (2008), foreseeing the impact of social media on brand building, and The Ten Demandments (2002), expressing the newly empowered voice of the Internet-enabled consumer. Kelly has been featured on CBS, CNN, NPR and in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company and People. Kelly is a frequent speaker at industry events and at universities including Harvard Business School, USC Marshall and Max M. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Kelly currently serves on several corporate boards. She's an active member of the Young Presidents Organization, holds a bachelor Science in Design with high honors from Ohio State,  is a long walker, podcast listener, lap swimmer, Mahjong newbie, and aspiring yogi. What You Will Hear in This Episode:  How Kelly arrived where she is today Personal and professional greatest challenges Lessons learned Leaning in to generosity and doing more than needed Equipt Women Young professional women today and the inequities that still exist Quotes “It's always important to be more than fair.”  “The notion of independence was so ingrained in me and that I needed to chart my course and my path, and I needed to take risks and I needed to invest in myself and I needed to be responsible for myself.” “I never really worried about how much money I would make or if I could make a living. I just knew that if I continued to pursue the things that I enjoyed and stimulated me and brought me energy that I would end up in a good place.” “I'm on a mission to change the data so that women have opportunity at the same rates, compensation at the same rates, and ultimately long term wealth at the same levels as men.”  “Right now, women have a fraction of the total wealth in this country and in the world but they have two thirds of the student debt.” Mentioned: Equipt Women Kelly@equippedwomen.com https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:  If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.

Denise talks to KC Crain, President of the privately held media giant, Crain Communications. Navigating the global transformation of the media industry and building a technology company around media is something he's proud of, with good reason. The family business produces news across publications, lead generation, research and data products, digital platforms, custom publishing, and events, reaching 78 million readers globally; the company's portfolio consists of 24 brands.  Crain sites two tough situations he's faced that have helped him to grow. The first was an absolute failure to launch a new business. The second was starting over. He's learned the art of communication, in an environment that provides opportunities to hone his skills, exercising the courage to be honest.  “Confidence,” he says, “is learned.” Crain has a passion for learning, investing his time and effort into diving deeply into his subject matter. It makes sense. With increasing knowledge and expertise comes increasing confidence.  His advice to those who are thinking of joining a family business is as wise and humorous as it gets, “Go work somewhere else for a while.” He credits his ability to follow in his father and grandfather's footsteps to understanding that no one person has all the answers. You can learn from anyone on the team, older or younger, at any time. Be open-minded and open to change.  As a husband and father of five children, he's taken his mom's words to heart—I don't care what happens with the family company, I care what happens at Thanksgiving.  Like many Detroiters, Crain has fond memories of the city's sports wins, and the energy its teams bring to the city. But having been in Detroit for over 50 years, Crain has enjoyed seeing the Riverfront and Central Business District come to life.  Denise enthusiastically agrees with her guest, “I think we've got one of THE most generous cities in America.”  ***  KC Crain is President and CEO for Crain Communications, Inc. His previous roles include COO, EVP and Director of Corporate Operations, VP and Group Publisher. He started as a reporter for Automotive News. Crain is board chair for the Detroit Children's Fund and sits on the boards of the Young Presidents Organization, and the College for Creative Studies. He is dedicated to Detroit's economic development with investments and partnerships in real estate and restaurant ventures. Crain earned a BA in Communications from Denison University. He and his wife, Ashley, live in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with their five children.  Denise Ilitch, an owner of Ilitch Family Companies and President of Ilitch Enterprises, has been a part of Detroit's business and philanthropic community for over 40 years.  As a mother, lawyer, entrepreneur, devoted community servant and tireless advocate for women and children, she learned early, from her father, that everyone is worthy of contributing to the world.  Her passion for affordable, accessible, quality education stems from her own experience as a first-generation student, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Board of Regents.  FOLLOW DENISE @thedeniseilitchshow  TO LEARN MORE about all our inspiring podcasts visit https://www.lifestough.com/.  

HOW TO BE AN OVERALL BADASS NAVY SEAL, ENTREPRENEUR & BESTSELLING AUTHOR BRANDON WEBB Brandon Webb is a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur. During his last tour as a U.S. Navy chief, he was head instructor at the SEAL sniper school, which produced some of America's most legendary snipers. Brandon is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and Harvard Business School alumni. After leaving home at 16 Brandon joined the US Navy to become a Navy SEAL. His first assignment was as a helicopter Search & Rescue swimmer with HS-6. In 1997 his SEAL training package was approved; he joined over 200 students in BUD/S class 215 and went on to graduate as one of 23 originals that made the cut. He served with SEAL Team 3, Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment sniper cell, and the Naval Special Warfare Center west coast sniper course manager. Over his navy career he completed four deployments to the Middle East and one to Afghanistan. He deployed to Iraq in 2006–7 as a contractor in support of the US intelligence community. An accomplished and proven leader, he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of E6 when ranked #1 at the training command sniper cell.  Shortly after he was promoted to Chief Petty Officer while serving as the sniper course manager. Brandon has received numerous distinguished service awards, including Top Frog at Team 3 for best combat diver, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal with “V” device for valor in combat. He ended his navy career early to spend more time with his family and to focus on entrepreneurship and writing.  As an Entrepreneur Brandon crashed and burned his first start up in 2009, then went on to and create two brands: SOFREP Media (SOFREP.com) and Crate Club. He bootstrapped these to eight-figure revenue and successfully exited the Crate Club in 2020. He continues to oversee SOFREP Media as its founder.   SOFREP is a Military Culture, Defense & Foreign Policy News site read by millions monthly.  Webb is multiple New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction. In 2020 Brandon and his long-time writing partner, and award winning author, John David Mann, released their first collaborative work of fiction, STEEL FEAR. This has now turned into the Finn series with Random House which includes Cold Fear, and Blind Fear (2023 release).  Brandon studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School's 2-year Owner President program. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, and has served as an appointed member on the veterans advisory committee to the Small Business Administration (SBA).  He enjoys spending time with his tight circle of amazing kids, family and friends. 

This conversion of culture and conscious business was so fluid that you would have thought that Kindra and her two guests, Adam and Thomas, had known each other and talked for years. This was the first time we have done a live stream where the guests could listen and post questions on the Culture Crush Business Podcast- and it was awesome! Thank you to all of the listeners that chimed in and posted questions in the chat. Thank you to Phoenix Business RadioX and Conscious Capitalism Arizona Chapter for sharing it out. They were great questions that we went over toward the end of the show. This conversation dove into many stories and examples of the actions and importance for growing a conscious business- even if it seems a little backwards sometimes. For example, Adam discussed how Goodmans Interior Structures no longer requires their office staff to come into the office to work. This might seem a little backwards for a company that builds and sells office furniture. Instead, they are assessing and redesigning the office into a place where employees want to come into the office. They took into consideration what the employees said and wanted and are putting it into action. This conscious business move will help grow and support the needs of the employees, and therefore the overall culture of the company. This conversation is a great one to listen to if you are a leader trying to improve your company culture and wanting to learn more about conscious capitalism and how it can help influence and support the change you are trying to make in your company. According to Thomas, “Consciousness has no finish line” which means we can always learn and add to our growth and our tool box. When it comes to helping companies grow in conscious ways, Thomas is the man for the job. He has supported the growth of various Conscious Capitalism chapters as well as helped over 800 leaders in his program on developing their conscious journey. He gives away a few of these tips in the podcast conversation with Adam as well. Thank you to our sponsor, the Conscious Capitalism Arizona Chapter, for seeing the value in this conversation of conscious capitalism, culture, and these two amazing gentlemen. Conscious Capitalism Arizona Chapter (CCAZ) is a nonprofit organization whose purpose, in partnership with Conscious Capitalism Inc (CCI), is to build a movement of business leaders improving the practice and perception of capitalism to elevate humanity so that billions of people flourish, leading lives infused with passion, purpose, love and creativity; a world of freedom, harmony, prosperity, and compassion. All in all that means CCAZ is elevating humanity through business. CBJourney is a movement with the purpose to accelerate the upgrade or ofganizations towards a more conscious business ecosystem. We have over 800 certified Conscious Capitalist Consultants in 21 countries, we celebrate our accomplishements though the podcast Capitalista Consciente and the books published, and we grouw our community with our programs for Consultants, leaders and Board of Directors. Thomas Eckschmidt is the father of Gabriela, husband of Ana Maria and an enthusiast of conscious capitalism. This is the journey forward, but we can share from the “obituary” too: Thomas is former farmer, engineer University of Sao Paulo who holds an Executive MBA in finance from Business School São Paulo / University of Toronto, Brazil. His corporate journey included work in twenty different countries before he launched a successful entrepreneurial career that includes 12 business awards, 4 patents filed, and 21 books published, Amazon best Seller and also one published by Harvard: Conscious Capitalism Field Guide – coauthored with Raj Sisodia. A strong believer that business leaders and organizations can do well by doing good, Thomas has been promoting Conscious Capitalism since 2010. He launched a Conscious Capitalism chapter in Brazil and Peru and supported the launch of chapters in other countries. Thomas teaches Conscious Capitalism classes in major business schools and in Corporate Governance programs. He also runs workshops that teaches the fundamentals of Conscious Capitalism and certifies consultants and Bard of Directors. TEDx Speaker with 400k views. Thomas is the cofounder and CEO of CBJ Conscious Business Journey a global network with the purpose to accelerate the upgrade of organizations towards a more conscious business ecosystem. CBJ has certified 800+ Conscious Capitalist Consultants in 21 countries and is an international program based on the Conscious Capitalism Field Guide and Fundamentals of Conscious Capitalism. He also cofounded the first conscious capitalism consultant network (Conscious Business Network) to support organizations interested in upgrading themselves. Thomas also works as a trusted adviser to help organizations implement conscious practices. He cofounded a few conscious businesses along the way, was a B-Corp certified entrepreneur and he also serves on the boards of several different companies. Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Goodmans is a third-generation office furniture distributor in Arizona and New Mexico. Goodmans was the first benefit corporation in Arizona. Adam Goodman, president and CEO of Goodmans Interior Structures, is the third generation to lead the family business. Under Adam's leadership, Goodmans has developed many innovative programs to give back to the community. These programs include Office Chair Hockey, Goodmans Eye for the Good Guy, AIM to Make a Difference, Rooted in Good, GoodInc, GoodART, GoodTHREADS and more. In 2009, Goodmans won the first-ever ACE Award for Community Impact and in 2011 Goodmans became the third certified B Corp in Arizona. In 2012, Goodmans won the overall Impact Company of the Year Award from the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. In 2013, Goodmans was the Better Business Bureau's Ethics Award winner for Arizona and then Goodmans was honored with the BBB's International Torch Award for Ethics. In 2014 Goodmans was named to the Game Changers 500 list as one of the top 500 companies in the world using business as a force for social change. In 2015 Goodmans became the first Benefit Corporation (B Corp) registered in the State of Arizona and in 2018 Goodmans was recognized as the Top Social Responsibility Company among the Arizona Republic's Top Companies awardees. That same year, Adam was honored with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council's Community Impact Award. Adam has held leadership positions with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Phoenix, Phoenix Country Day School, Young Presidents Organization, Conscious Capitalism, Independent Newsmedia, Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, the Jewish Federation, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Greater Phoenix Leadership, the Phoenix Symphony, CEO's Against Cancer, Banner Health Foundation, University of Arizona Cancer Center, the State of Arizona Secretary of State's Commerce Council, First Place AZ, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, ASU Herberger Institute Dean's Creativity Council, WP Carey School of Business Economic Club of Phoenix, the National Dealer Alliance and the Herman Miller Certified Dealer Network. Adam has a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of Texas at Austin. He resides in Paradise Valley with his wife Stephanie and their three children. Follow Goodmans on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. About Culture Crush Culture is not just a tag word to be thrown around. It is not something you throw in job descriptions to draw people to applying for jobs within a company. According to Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall in their book Nine Lies About Work, “Culture is the tenants of how we behave. It's like a family creed. This is how we operate and treat each other in the family.” As a growing company- Culture Crush Business Podcast is THE culture improvement resource that supports companies and leaders.  Our Mission is to improve company cultures so people WANT to go to work. Employees and leaders should like where they work and we think this is possible. Within the company: Culture Crush has Vetted Resources and Partnerships with the right people and resources that can help improve your company culture. On this podcast:  We focus on everything surrounding businesses with good company culture. We will talk with company leaders to learn about real-life experiences, tips, and best practices for creating a healthy work environment where employees are finding joy and satisfaction in their work while also striving and growing within the company.  We also find the companies that offer resources to help improve company culture and showcase them on the show to share their tips and tricks for growing culture. About the Host Kindra Maples  is spartan racer, past animal trainer, previous magician's assistant, and has a weakness for Oreo cookie shakes. Her journey working with people actually started working with animals as a teenager (don't worry we won't go that far back for her bio). She worked for over 15 years in the zoo industry working with animals and the public. Her passion of working with animals shifted into working with people in education, operations and leadership roles. From there her passion of leadership and helping people develop has continued to grow. Then came the opportunity for leading  the Culture Crush Business Podcast and she jumped on it. Leadership, growth, and strong company cultures are all areas that Kindra is interested in diving into further.

About Kute Blackson: He is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events that he organizes around the world as well as outside events including A-Fest, Young Presidents Organization, and the Entrepreneur's Organization. He is a member of the transformational leadership council, a select group of 100 of the world's foremost authorities in the personal development industry and he's a winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award. He is widely considered to be a next-generation leader in this field of personal development. His mission is simple: to awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life's purpose.    In this episode, Jordan and Kute discuss: There is a profound revolution happening on the planet Empowerment from letting go  A different perspective on how the generations are relating A critical gift of the greatest leaders Key Takeaways Sometimes your soul guides you to do something that may not make sense nor be convenient at the moment. Listen to your soul because it will lead you to where you are meant to be.  One of the greatest gifts a leader can give is for others to be able to see who you really are when they can't see themselves. When they look into your eyes they don't see their own BS, they see their magnificence You can't control the ocean, but you can control how you surf the waves. It is the same with life, you can't control what happens but you control the meaning that you give to it. Surrender is about letting go of control - it's letting go of trying to force and manipulate how you think life should be - so that you can truly be available and open to the authentic life that is seeking to truly happen.  The younger generation needs to recognize that people older than them have paved the way for the kind of life they are able to live right now. They must respect their wisdom and experience. Older generations too have a responsibility to give respect, to empower, and to exemplify true leadership to the younger generations. Mutual respect is necessary.  The only way we will truly evolve is to honor the blessing of both the newer generation and the older generation. The younger generation must recognize that the older generation may have the wisdom that they newer generation lacks while the newer generation has the progress and new ideas that the older generation are reluctant to accept.  “When you find your true purpose, that's when the real challenges begin and those challenges are like soul tests that you have to go through and order to grow through to prepare you to develop the mental, emotional, psychological, spiritual muscle to be able to fulfill your true destiny.” —  Kute Blackson   Check out Kute's latest book, “The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go” by clicking on this link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LMJ8YQF/  Connect with Kute Blackson:   Website: https://kuteblackson.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kute-blackson-35755519/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuteblackson  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuteblacksonlovenow  Instagram: http://instagram.com/kuteblackson  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KuteBlackson/  Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kute-Blackson/e/B01F4GXVOQ/  Connect with Jordan:  For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com  Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/  

80% OF THE DAY | Craig Vanderburg, COO of Trion Solutions, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the success his firm has had in outsourcing HR for small and mid-sized firms. Of course, Craig speaks about how he spends 80% of his day with his Top 3, including Pathik Mody, Craig Sherman, Don Turowski, and Trion's operations team. And you have to hear what he has to say about the importance of a routine. ABOUT CRAIG VANDERBURG Craig Vanderburg is among the nation's most-experienced professionals in the HR-administration industry and is used frequently by local and national media as an expert resource on issues such as workplace policies, compliance issues, health and workers' compensation insurance, and challenges faced by small to mid-size businesses. He is a former member of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) board of directors and a former Chairman of its Accounting Practices Committee. He was a former President and CEO of two HR-administration companies and was formerly a Managing Partner of Affinity Group LL, an M&A and investment-banking firm that was assisting service and growth companies on issues including private equity, senior and sub-debt, and mezzanine and hedge-fund financing. He earned his Bachelor of Finance degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and was an active member of the Young Presidents Organization.  He serves on the Board of Directors of the Troy Chamber of Commerce. He is a popular public speaker and resource to news media on a variety of business issues. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode:  Introduction [0:00] Do you have your Dream Team? [1:10] Introduction of Craig [4:30] Outsourcing Space [6:20] The “Top Three” Pathik Mody, CTO at Trion [4:12] Craig Sherman, VP of Client Onboarding and Implementation [20:52] Don Turowski, friend turned business partner [32:20] Key Ops Team [38:15] You have to hear this… Routine [50:00] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact Craig Vanderburg: Craig's LinkedIn Craig's email Trion Solutions Website   Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg's LinkedIn Gregg's Twitter Gregg's Bio   Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Drew Geisler, president of Mainline Metals, about how he is managing supply chain issues and the challenges of managing a commodities business through and after the pandemic. Andrew started his career in the steel industry at the age of 19, when he was hired by Mainline Metals as a co-op student. Under Bob Dubin's tutelage, Andrew learned the art of cold-calling and how to find and sell surplus and excess steel. Once graduated from Drexel University with a degree in materials engineering, Andrew was hired by Mainline Metals. Andrew's rigor and ambition have been integral to his personal success and to Mainline Metals' growth as a company. Andrew cultivated his entrepreneurial skills from a young age, having started multiple businesses while in high school and college. Then, after making Mainline Metals his home for the last 30 years, Andrew became the President of Mainline Metals at 40 years old. In addition to his role at Mainline Metals, Andrew is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization of Philadelphia. Within the organization, Andrew is a member of the executive board of the steel and metals network, in which he continues to grow professionally, personally and with his family. For Andrew, personal growth is an important aspect of leadership. Having a community that cultivates growth and continuous learning helps him keep his head focused and enforces his mission of bringing his best self to the office every day. Recorded 07/25/2022.

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Matt discuss: Actively engaging God in all you do. Listening when God directs you in your life. Learning to be present and embracing the moments of life. Business as a mission, making an impact, and living well.   Key Takeaways: You do not need to be like everyone else. Be willing to be different and unapologetically you. God is the author of your story, not you. He is in control of your life, we only think we have control.  What you believe is important, but how you implement that belief is more so. You can make an impact where you are in business and glorify God in the process. You do not need to have mission and business as two separate aspects of your life.   "I think it just behooves all of us to really see Christ above all, and put our identity in Him and Him alone." —  Matt Morris About Matt Morris: Matthew (Matt) Morris is an active board member, advisor, and investor with industry expertise in the Real Estate, Financial Services, and Technology sectors. From 2011 through 2020, Matt served as the President and CEO of Stewart Information Services Corporation after joining the company in 2004. Matt currently serves on the public board of Stewart (STC), the Cornerstone Funds (CLM and CRF), and Stabilis Solutions (SLNG). In addition to his board service, Matt is the Founder and CEO of Lutroco, LLC, a private investment and advisory firm engaging purpose-driven entrepreneurs for growth and impact.Prior to his time at Stewart, Matt served as the COO and Managing Director for Marturion, a strategic consulting practice, and prior to that as the Director of Passion Conferences and Metro Ministries. Matt received his BBA in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy from Southern Methodist University and his MBA from the University of Texas with a concentration in Finance. Matt is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, The C Club of Houston, and the CEO Forum. He has also served in board roles for non-profits including the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Baptist University, Homes for Hope, and the National Christian Foundation, Houston. Matt and his wife Melissa have been blessed with four boys and reside in Houston, Texas.   Connect with Matt Morris:Website: https://lutroco.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-morris-9a1b124/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

Richard Greene joins #Clockedin with Jordan Edwards shares his story about being an international speaker!An attorney by trade from USC Law School, Richard left the practice of law to share his communication breakthroughs with Presidents, Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, Senators, Congresspersons, First Ladies, political candidates, CEOs and CFOs of Fortune 500 companies, attorneys, judges, Hollywood celebrities, and marketing professionals among others in over 40 countries on 6 continents. The work includes branding and message development, media training, speech writing, and speech coaching. The work also extends to helping clients overcome the fear of public speaking, a service he provided to Princess Diana and continues to provide to major politicians, business leaders and professional speakers today.Richard has conducted over 100 international lecture tours, leading workshops and doing consulting for The United Nations, The World Health Organization, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Wharton Business School, The Young Presidents Organization, The House of Lords, and such worldwide corporate clients as Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Bridgewater Associates, SAP, Sandia National Laboratories, Lockheed Martin, Kirkland & Ellis, KLM Airlines, NBC, ESPN, The Chicago Cubs, The Hollywood Reporter, Village Road Show, Starwood and Sheraton Hotels, Leading Hotels of The World, and The Walt Disney Company.To Learn more about Richard Greene:To Learn about Richard Greene: http://www.richardgreene.org/about-richard/Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review. Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-555/intro-call

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...

Wes Nichols is a Partner at March Capital, as well as being an active investor and board advisor to public and private company CEOs. Wes is well-known in the CMO community as the co-founder and CEO of MarketShare, the planning and attribution software used by a majority of the Fortune 500. After growing and merging with Neustar, and later joining the board of Neustar, Wes became an active investor in software companies and joined March Capital two years ago.To say Wes is a man of many interests and boundless energy is an understatement. He is an active member of the YPO–the Young Presidents Organization; he is the author of one of Harvard Business Review's most-read cover stories—and working on another. He is a student of architecture and a recent graduate of the LAPD.In this conversation, Jim and Wes discuss the importance of power, grit and determination when starting a business, tips on attracting venture capital firms like March Capital, and Wes' inspiration for becoming a police officer.CMOs often hold one of the most innovative and challenging roles in business today. Those who excel can operate at the highest level to drive growth and create value for their organizations. To learn more how Deloitte helps bolster the value CMOs deliver, visit www.cmo.deloitte.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  While on a vacation to India, Caroline noticed children in India who were in need. She is determined to make a difference in her life and help others. Caroline currently devotes her time to assisting foster children in the United States as well as orphans in other countries. Conversation Highlights {00:51} Introduction to guest  {08:06} Connecting foster care systems. {14:30} Supporting families and children. {17:39} Using prevention to stem the tide of the foster care system. {19:51} Sharing resources {21:43} The huge vision  {23:31} Going global {25:49} Taking parental rights seriously.   Remarkable Quotes Caroline: I thought what am I doing?  I'm partying around the world and they're hungry and alone. Caroline: We take kids from orphanages and bring them back to their family of origin. Caroline: We prevent children from ever entering the system in the first place. Caroline: Never doubt one person can change your life if you let them. Travis:  I was trying to hold them accountable when they weren't ready to be Caroline: The average child in the United States foster care will move to seven different foster families. Caroline: 60% of the foster families quit within the first year. Travis:  They want to be the hero, they want to pull the kid out of the river, but they don't want to prevent the kid from getting in the river.   Caroline Boudreaux Bio Caroline Boudreaux is the founder of Miracle Foundation, a top-rated non-profit empowering orphans and vulnerable children to reach their full potential. She is also a leader in the movement to reunite children with their families, a revolution that is growing worldwide.   Her latest initiative: FosterShare™ is a phone and desktop app that prevents foster children from bouncing from home to home, decreases the drop-out rate of foster parents, and brings greater stability to the foster care ecosystem.   As an authority in the social entrepreneurship field, Caroline has received a variety of awards including: The Hope Award, The Impact Award and The United Nations Humanitarian Award. Caroline has spoken for the World Economic Forum, Women's Leadership Forum, Young Presidents Organization, UBS Philanthropy Day, and TEDx to name just a few.   Caroline is a Young Global Leader with the World Economic Forum and has completed executive programs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, Yale's Jackson Institute for Diplomacy, India School of Business and Oxford.     Connect with Caroline Boudreaux   Miracle Foundation Website: https://www.miraclefoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themiraclefoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiracleFoundation.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMiracleFound LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/614344/admin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TMFwebsitevideos Email: caroline@miraclefoundation.org     Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links   Website http://nonprofitarchitect.org   Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/NonprofitArchitect   Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQm8fnR2sHyrmLpV2jKYajA   Listen to these other great podcasts from Veterans https://nonprofitarchitect.org/veteran-podcast-network/   Want help getting your podcast started? Visit: https://nonprofitarchitect.org/podcast-production-services/

Tim Hwang is the Founder and CEO of FiscalNote, a privately held software, data, and media company headquartered in Washington, D.C. The global company has offices across America and in Brussels, India, and Seoul, and powers almost 5,000 of the world's largest and most influential law firms, legal departments, and governments. Through FiscalNote, Tim has worked with and raised venture capital and acquisition financing from the likes of The Economist, S&P Global, Mark Cuban, Jerry Yang, Steve Case, NEA, Renren and others. Prior to founding FiscalNote, Hwang started his career in politics in the Obama '08 campaign, assisting in the election of the first Obama Administration. He was elected to the Montgomery County Board of Education a year later, overseeing a budget of over $4 Billion for 22,000 public employees. As a student, Tim also served as the President of the National Youth Association and the founder of Operation Fly. Inc., - a national 501(c)(3) organization that served inner-city children in underprivileged areas around the country. Tim was profiled in Forbes 30 Under 30, Inc. 30 Under 30, CNN's Top 10 Startups, Business Insiders Top 25 Hottest Startups, and many others. He is a graduate of Princeton and attended Harvard Business School. He is also currently a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, a Trustee on the Board of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, as well a Board member of The After School Alliance. He is a member of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the Council of Korean Americans, and the Young Presidents Organization. Read the show notes here: https://bwmissions.com/one-away-podcast/

There are so many possible titles for this amazing conversation with best-selling author and internationally-known thought leader, Ken Druck. Grief Literacy; The Harm in Superficial Positive Thinking; Hope Loves Company. Ken ties all of this brilliant wisdom he shares with us into, “Leaving a Legacy of Love.” The Hoffman Process heals us so that love can flow and flourish within us and through us. Healing such as this is possible in the Process when we surrender to the Process. Listen in as Ken shares a pivotal moment from his Process when he deeply surrendered. That moment was a point of transformation for Ken and is a profoundly moving experience to witness. A Hoffman grad of many years and a member of Hoffman's Advisory Council, Ken's life and his work of service in the world are a testament to how one's incredibly hard challenges can alchemize into a blossoming legacy of love. More About Ken Druck: Dr. Ken Druck is a best-selling author, Executive Coach/Consultant, and internationally known thought leader. He has helped countless individuals, families, organizations, and communities turn their greatest losses and challenges into opportunities for becoming the best version of themselves. Ken has inspired and guided his clients, readers, audiences, and the general public for over 45 years. This inspiring work with people all over has earned him the prestigious Distinguished Contribution to Psychology and Visionary Leadership award. His work in healing after loss, parenting, civility, relationships, and aging has helped shape our world views. Ken's groundbreaking books and CD's are The Real Rules of Life, Secrets Men Keep, Healing Your Life After the Loss of a Loved One, Courageous Aging, Raising an Aging Parent, and The Self-Care Handbook. Ken founded the Jenna Druck Center in 1996 to honor his daughter, Jenna. The Center's award-winning Families Helping Families program provided free grief support services to those who lost loved ones at 9-11, Sandy Hook, and Columbine, to name a few. Ken speaks and conducts training and classes for distinguished audiences worldwide. These include The United Nations, Harvard School of Public Health, Young Presidents Organization, and the University of California, San Diego, Medical School. His work is featured regularly on CNN, in PBS specials, in top newspapers, and on social media sites. Ken lives, is a community leader, and maintains a coaching/consulting practice in San Diego, California. You can find out more about Ken and his many programs here. Also, listen in on a conversation with Ken on YouTube where he speaks of leaving a legacy of love rather than a legacy of chaos. As Mentioned in this Episode: How we go on after a loss: The Six Honorings   https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/p/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Sharon_and_Ken_Druck_Podcast.mp3 Podcast: Download (Duration: 42:17 — 38.7MB)

There are so many possible titles for this amazing conversation with best-selling author and internationally-known thought leader, Ken Druck. Grief Literacy; The Harm in Superficial Positive Thinking; Hope Loves Company. Ken ties all of this brilliant wisdom he shares with us into, "Leaving a Legacy of Love." The Hoffman Process heals us so that love can flow and flourish within us and through us. Healing such as this is possible at the Process when we surrender to the Process. Listen in as Ken shares a pivotal moment from his Process when he deeply surrendered. That moment was a point of transformation for Ken and is a profoundly moving experience to witness. A Hoffman grad of many years and a member of Hoffman's Advisory Council, Ken's life and his work of service in the world are a testament to how one's incredibly hard challenges can alchemize into a blossoming legacy of love. More About Ken Druck: Dr. Ken Druck is a best-selling author, Executive Coach/Consultant, and internationally known thought leader. He has helped countless individuals, families, organizations, and communities turn their greatest losses and challenges into opportunities for becoming the best version of themselves. Ken has inspired and guided his clients, readers, audiences, and the general public for over 45 years. This inspiring work with people all over has earned him the prestigious Distinguished Contribution to Psychology and Visionary Leadership award. His work in healing after loss, parenting, civility, relationships, and aging has helped shape our world views. Ken's groundbreaking books and CD's are The Real Rules of Life, Secrets Men Keep, Healing Your Life After the Loss of a Loved One, Courageous Aging, Raising an Aging Parent, and The Self-Care Handbook. Ken founded the Jenna Druck Center in 1996 to honor his daughter, Jenna. The Center's award-winning Families Helping Families program provided free grief support services to those who lost loved ones at 9-11, Sandy Hook, and Columbine, to name a few. Ken speaks, conducts trainings and classes for distinguished audiences worldwide. These include The United Nations, Harvard School of Public Health, Young Presidents Organization, and the University of California, San Diego, Medical School. His work is featured regularly on CNN, in PBS specials, top newspapers, and social media sites. Ken lives, is a community leader, and maintains a coaching/consulting practice in San Diego, California. You can find out more about Ken and his many programs here. Also, listen in on a conversation with Ken on YouTube where he speaks of leaving a legacy of love rather than a legacy of chaos. As Mentioned in this Episode: How we go on after a loss: The Six Honorings   Discover if the Process is right for you. How to share the Process with loved ones. Subscribe on Apple/iTunes