Louise Johnson

She's been a Pastor, a Vice-President and President of a College and now is the Assistant to the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for Executive Administration.  Her name?  Louise Johnson.   From my first meeting with Louise a little over a month ago, I knew that she was the kind of leader I could follow.  That's saying a lot because my expectations are pretty high when I'm following.  Louise's grasp on what it takes to build a team and then lead them through the challenge of change is a matter of record.  She and I discuss faithful leadership and innovation in these turbulent time...and listening to this episode will be worth YOUR time. More on Louise (in her own words)... I am an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and an experienced executive leader. I have a long and demonstrated history of effective innovation, change leadership, and organizational transformation. I was President of a struggling school in a downward trending industry. In less than five years, the school experienced the highest enrollment and fund raising years in its 165 year history. I am skilled in Communication, Strategy, Public Speaking, and Finance, but I am fundamentally a leader. I know how to build a strong team, work with a variety of constituencies, and drive toward mission. In addition to a Master of Divinity degree, I have a Certificate in Leadership and Management from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Contact Louise at:  Louise.Johnson@elca.org

She's been a Pastor, a Vice-President and President of a College and now is the Assistant to the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for Executive Administration.  Her name?  Louise Johnson.   From my first meeting with Louise a little over a month ago, I knew that she was the kind of leader I could follow.  That's saying a lot because my expectations are pretty high when I'm following.  Louise's grasp on what it takes to build a team and then lead them through the challenge of change is a matter of record.  She and I discuss faithful leadership and innovation in these turbulent time...and listening to this episode will be worth YOUR time. More on Louise (in her own words)... I am an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and an experienced executive leader. I have a long and demonstrated history of effective innovation, change leadership, and organizational transformation. I was President of a struggling school in a downward trending industry. In less than five years, the school experienced the highest enrollment and fund raising years in its 165 year history. I am skilled in Communication, Strategy, Public Speaking, and Finance, but I am fundamentally a leader. I know how to build a strong team, work with a variety of constituencies, and drive toward mission. In addition to a Master of Divinity degree, I have a Certificate in Leadership and Management from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Contact Louise at:  Louise.Johnson@elca.org

196 - Faithful Leadership with Rev. Louise Johnson

Stories are the cornerstone of civilization.  They are how we transmit norms and learn how to get along.  They are also how we can heal.  There are few things as meaningful or therapeutic as sharing one's story. On this episode I get to share in my guest's story and how she helps others share theirs in order to heal and understand God's love in their own life.  Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch was such a pleasure to have on the show that I know you'll come away with more than you thought you would. CHEERS! More on Mischelle... Mischelle Saunders-Gottschis the CEO/Founder of Altered Stories Ministry (www.alteredstories.org) and Chief Storyteller Host of the Altered Stories Show.  She is a Christian wife to Mark, mother to Tawny, Gigi to Bentley Rose and dog mom to Beau and Bella.   Mischelle is also a women’s conference speaker, business leader and is passionate about helping women share their transformational God stories to help women around the world to heal from sharing them or hearing them.   The call on her life to help women share their  stories of redemption stems from her experience of emotional healing that resulted when sharing her childhood cult survival story and seeing how telling her story affected those who heard it.  Mischelle’s business background includes a successful Senior management career in Corporate America working for large fortune 500 companies in Senior Management roles in Denver, Colorado.  She also worked for Focus on the Family and Compassion International, both large faith-based Nonprofit organizations in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She currently does work as an Independent Senior Management Consultant in Nonprofit Development and Podcast Storytelling as well as Program, Project and Change Management.   Mischelle is a graduate of Colorado Christian University in Denver, Colorado and holds a B.S. degree in Organizational Management in Project Management. She is working on writing a book about her personal story and expects to launch her book at the end of 2022.

Stories are the cornerstone of civilization.  They are how we transmit norms and learn how to get along.  They are also how we can heal.  There are few things as meaningful or therapeutic as sharing one's story. On this episode I get to share in my guest's story and how she helps others share theirs in order to heal and understand God's love in their own life.  Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch was such a pleasure to have on the show that I know you'll come away with more than you thought you would. CHEERS! More on Mischelle... Mischelle Saunders-Gottschis the CEO/Founder of Altered Stories Ministry (<a href="http://www.alteredstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alteredstories.org</a>) and Chief Storyteller Host of the Altered Stories Show.  She is a Christian wife to Mark, mother to Tawny, Gigi to Bentley Rose and dog mom to Beau and Bella.   Mischelle is also a women’s conference speaker, business leader and is passionate about helping women share their transformational God stories to help women around the world to heal from sharing them or hearing them.   The call on her life to help women share their  stories of redemption stems from her experience of emotional healing that resulted when sharing her childhood cult survival story and seeing how telling her story affected those who heard it.  Mischelle’s business background includes a successful Senior management career in Corporate America working for large fortune 500 companies in Senior Management roles in Denver, Colorado.  She also worked for Focus on the Family and Compassion International, both large faith-based Nonprofit organizations in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She currently does work as an Independent Senior Management Consultant in Nonprofit Development and Podcast Storytelling as well as Program, Project and Change Management.   Mischelle is a graduate of Colorado Christian University in Denver, Colorado and holds a B.S. degree in Organizational Management in Project Management. She is working on writing a book about her personal story and expects to launch her book at the end of 2022.

195 - Altered Stories with Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch

This past year has required everyone in church to learn how to pivot...especially leadership.  In this interview with Pastor Matt Short, we talk about success stories that he's seen and what you can do in the next year to continue to show God's love.  (Hint....it has to do with some listening).  I got a lot from our conversation and I know you will too! CHEERS! More on Matt.... I was born and raised in Lake Havasu City, Arizona; a town that often nabs the dubious honor of being the “hot spot of the nation” during the summer weather forecasts (our record set was 128 degrees in the summer of 1994!). After completing a Bachelor’s in Sociology (Family/Gender/Race Studies), I travelled to Columbus, OH to attend Trinity Lutheran Seminary. It was there that I met my wife, Jessica Short, who is currently serving as the Campus Pastor at Marquette University.Our first calls were in Fargo, North Dakota, where we lived for three years before moving to the Greater Milwaukee Synod in the Fall of 2008. From 2008-2017, I had the honor of serving as the pastor of St. Luke Lutheran in Slinger. In May of 2017, I joined the synod staff as the Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission. Jessica and I live in Menomonee Falls and have two children, Charissa and Lucas. While I have a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Midwest, I am a Southwestern guy at heart. I share this because my upbringing in the Southwest has a deep impact on how I approach ministry. In the Southwest, no church or denomination has a stronger foothold than any other. My hometown is geographically isolated (a characteristic of Arizona), which means all the different congregations and denominations simply have to work together. This is still my default, and something that I bring with me into my work as the Director of Evangelical Mission (DEM) of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. I am excited for the work ahead, as I see the power and possibility of shared ministry that dismantles the barriers we create. My greatest joy is seeing the Church blur the lines between “sacred” and “secular,” between Sunday morning and the hopes, needs, and yearnings of the community. I am simply excited to be a partner in that work. Contact info: matt@milwaukeesynod.org 414-671-1212

This past year has required everyone in church to learn how to pivot...especially leadership.  In this interview with Pastor Matt Short, we talk about success stories that he's seen and what you can do in the next year to continue to show God's love.  (Hint....it has to do with some listening).  I got a lot from our conversation and I know you will too! CHEERS! More on Matt.... I was born and raised in Lake Havasu City, Arizona; a town that often nabs the dubious honor of being the “hot spot of the nation” during the summer weather forecasts (our record set was 128 degrees in the summer of 1994!). After completing a Bachelor’s in Sociology (Family/Gender/Race Studies), I travelled to Columbus, OH to attend Trinity Lutheran Seminary. It was there that I met my wife, Jessica Short, who is currently serving as the Campus Pastor at Marquette University.Our first calls were in Fargo, North Dakota, where we lived for three years before moving to the Greater Milwaukee Synod in the Fall of 2008. From 2008-2017, I had the honor of serving as the pastor of St. Luke Lutheran in Slinger. In May of 2017, I joined the synod staff as the Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission. Jessica and I live in Menomonee Falls and have two children, Charissa and Lucas. While I have a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Midwest, I am a Southwestern guy at heart. I share this because my upbringing in the Southwest has a deep impact on how I approach ministry. In the Southwest, no church or denomination has a stronger foothold than any other. My hometown is geographically isolated (a characteristic of Arizona), which means all the different congregations and denominations simply have to work together. This is still my default, and something that I bring with me into my work as the Director of Evangelical Mission (DEM) of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. I am excited for the work ahead, as I see the power and possibility of shared ministry that dismantles the barriers we create. My greatest joy is seeing the Church blur the lines between “sacred” and “secular,” between Sunday morning and the hopes, needs, and yearnings of the community. I am simply excited to be a partner in that work. Contact info: <a>matt@milwaukeesynod.org</a> 414-671-1212

194 - Listening is Love with Pastor Matt Short

Jessica Ruggieri

Was this year a reset or a regress?  Regardless, it's never too late to start a new path. On this episode, I talk with coach Jess Ruggieri.  This woman has got the goods!  One (of many) things I took from our time together is how dedication and consistency always provide results.  Take the time to do yourself a favor and take a listen!   Vote for Jess! HERE! CHEERS! More on Jess (from Jess)... My purpose is helping people live better. My career is engaging employees. To me, feels like a perfect fit of personal &amp; professional purpose.  A few of the ways I do this:  1) have been the lead trainer &amp; operations manager at the fun dept. where I had the opportunity to work closely with leaders, managers, and employee engagement teams teaching them a simple model of brief and all-inclusive activities to connect their teams and boost morale.  2) I utilize my Masters in Health Promotion and certificate of Health Coaching to work with individuals who are looking to establish healthy behavior change.  3) As a personal trainer and fitness coach, I take care of my own health and inspire others to stay active, stay connected, and stay inspired.  4) Working at UD with our Development &amp; Alumni Engagement Staff creating a workplace culture that is the premiere place to work in the high education space.  Top 5 StrengthsFinder: Individualization, Woo, Discipline, Activator, Arranger  Predictive Index Profile: Altruist  Integrator: one who thrives on implementing systems and processes to bring order to chaos...a great taskmaster and manager, good at holding people accountable, creating consistency, and integrating the leadership team's vision.  What's fun for me? meeting new people, being active, the beach!  What clients have to say about working with me:  "I absolutely loved the program and small attainable goals each week. Knowing Jessica was meeting with me held me accountable to my weekly goals. Her openness, understanding, and coaching abilities truly impressed me."  "Jessica is a really nice person. She expressed herself well and made the experience comfortable. I would recommend her for anyone who needs a health coach."  "...the program was very beneficial and Jessica was great! It was especially helpful that [my company] allow the time during the work day...It was so convenient."  "Jessica was welcoming and friendly and made me feel very comfortable discussion my health and objectives. She helped me set realistic and achievable goals."  Reach me at jrugg@udel.edu OR cell (302) 383-9934 if you would like to further converse on engaging employees within your organization.

Was this year a reset or a regress?  Regardless, it's never too late to start a new path. On this episode, I talk with coach Jess Ruggieri.  This woman has got the goods!  One (of many) things I took from our time together is how dedication and consistency always provide results.  Take the time to do yourself a favor and take a listen!   Vote for Jess! <a href="https://mshealthandfitness.com/2021/jess-ruggi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE!</a> CHEERS! More on Jess (from Jess)... My purpose is helping people live better. My career is engaging employees. To me, feels like a perfect fit of personal &amp; professional purpose. A few of the ways I do this: 1) have been the lead trainer &amp; operations manager at the fun dept. where I had the opportunity to work closely with leaders, managers, and employee engagement teams teaching them a simple model of brief and all-inclusive activities to connect their teams and boost morale. 2) I utilize my Masters in Health Promotion and certificate of Health Coaching to work with individuals who are looking to establish healthy behavior change. 3) As a personal trainer and fitness coach, I take care of my own health and inspire others to stay active, stay connected, and stay inspired. 4) Working at UD with our Development &amp; Alumni Engagement Staff creating a workplace culture that is the premiere place to work in the high education space. Top 5 StrengthsFinder: Individualization, Woo, Discipline, Activator, Arranger Predictive Index Profile: Altruist Integrator: one who thrives on implementing systems and processes to bring order to chaos...a great taskmaster and manager, good at holding people accountable, creating consistency, and integrating the leadership team's vision. What's fun for me? meeting new people, being active, the beach! What clients have to say about working with me: "I absolutely loved the program and small attainable goals each week. Knowing Jessica was meeting with me held me accountable to my weekly goals. Her openness, understanding, and coaching abilities truly impressed me." "Jessica is a really nice person. She expressed herself well and made the experience comfortable. I would recommend her for anyone who needs a health coach." "...the program was very beneficial and Jessica was great! It was especially helpful that [my company] allow the time during the work day...It was so convenient." "Jessica was welcoming and friendly and made me feel very comfortable discussion my health and objectives. She helped me set realistic and achievable goals." Reach me at jrugg@udel.edu OR cell (302) 383-9934 if you would like to further converse on engaging employees within your organization.

193 - Transformation?  It Starts With You!  with Jessica Ruggieri

Kelli Thompson

Have you ever been there?  Standing in front of a room and absolutely sure that the people you are briefing are going to figure out that you aren't qualified?  STOP IT!  YOU ARE! On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Kelli Thompson and we talk about imposter syndrome (among many other things).  What's imposter syndrome?  Take a listen and find out...you won't be disappointed! More on Kelli.. Kelli Thompson is a leadership coach and speaker who helps women leaders advance with clarity and confidence so they can make impact in the rooms where decisions are made. She’s coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity &amp; Confidence Leadership Masterclass, a nationwide, online leadership development program for women leaders. Kelli spent over 15 years in Corporate America before taking the leap into entrepreneurship to start her own leadership coaching practice. She holds over 10 years of leadership experience for financial services and technology organizations. As a speaker, Kelli is experienced in working with audiences from 10 to 1000 at all professional levels. Participants in her programs consistently give rave reviews of the wisdom Kelli provides that changed the way they lead and approached their personal and work life. Kelli was awarded the Training Magazine Emerging Training Leader award for her demonstrated leadership in leading and developing high-impact training programs. She earned her MBA and has served as Adjunct Management Faculty at the University of Nebraska – Omaha. She is certified in Reality-Based Leadership, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Enneagram. Her thought leadership can be found on Thrive Global, Introvert Dear, HR Daily Advisor, LinkedIn, and via her blog and social media channels. Kelli’s favorite roles are wife to Jason and mom to their teenage daughter, Hailey. Check her out!  https://www.kelliraethompson.com/

Have you ever been there?  Standing in front of a room and absolutely sure that the people you are briefing are going to figure out that you aren't qualified?  STOP IT!  YOU ARE! On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Kelli Thompson and we talk about imposter syndrome (among many other things).  What's imposter syndrome?  Take a listen and find out...you won't be disappointed! More on Kelli.. Kelli Thompson is a leadership coach and speaker who helps women leaders advance with clarity and confidence so they can make impact in the rooms where decisions are made. She’s coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity &amp; Confidence Leadership Masterclass, a nationwide, online leadership development program for women leaders. Kelli spent over 15 years in Corporate America before taking the leap into entrepreneurship to start her own leadership coaching practice. She holds over 10 years of leadership experience for financial services and technology organizations. As a speaker, Kelli is experienced in working with audiences from 10 to 1000 at all professional levels. Participants in her programs consistently give rave reviews of the wisdom Kelli provides that changed the way they lead and approached their personal and work life. Kelli was awarded the Training Magazine Emerging Training Leader award for her demonstrated leadership in leading and developing high-impact training programs. She earned her MBA and has served as Adjunct Management Faculty at the University of Nebraska – Omaha. She is certified in Reality-Based Leadership, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Enneagram. Her thought leadership can be found on Thrive Global, Introvert Dear, HR Daily Advisor, LinkedIn, and via her blog and social media channels. Kelli’s favorite roles are wife to Jason and mom to their teenage daughter, Hailey. Check her out!  <a href="https://www.kelliraethompson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kelliraethompson.com/</a>

192 - Tame Your Imposter Monster with Kelli Thompson

Jeremy Pollack

Have you got some conflict at work that needs tending to?  Then get out your pen, paper and get ready to take some notes from the man who has got a plan! On this episode I had the great pleasure of talking with Jeremy Pollack.  Jeremy has been traveling the globe helping organizations and people effectively deal with the conflicts within their organizations so that they can move forward with peace and productivity!  I learned a lot from him and I know you will too!  Take a listen! More on Jeremy: Jeremy Pollack is a leader in the field of workplace conflict resolution and peacebuilding. He is the Founder of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, an international conflict resolution consulting firm. Jeremy is a master coach, master trainer, mediator, and author. He coaches and trains executives and employees at a variety of levels and industries, from Fortune 500 companies to major non-profits. Jeremy has mediated conflicts between business partners, co-executives, and coworkers at all levels of organizations, aiming as often as possible to transform relationships and create Win-Win resolutions for all parties involved. Jeremy is a regular contributor on the topics of leadership and organizational conflict management to publications such as Forbes.com, Fast Company, Industry Week, and many more. He is also the author of the recently released book The Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving, Conflict by Rockridge Press. Jeremy holds a Master's degree in Evolutionary Anthropology from California State University, Fullerton and a Masters degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding (NCRP) from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Currently, he is completing dissertation work for his PhD in Psychology at Grand Canyon University. Jeremy is also a research fellow at Stanford University, where he leads research projects in social psychology and conflict resolution as an interdisciplinary effort between the Stanford Social Concepts Lab (Department of Psychology) and the Stanford Center on International Conflict &amp; Negotiation (Department of Law).  Website: https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647399521 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pollackpeacebuilding/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K6m_0bO31lD7JUc0th_vQ/playlists  Twitter:   https://twitter.com/PollackPeace

Have you got some conflict at work that needs tending to?  Then get out your pen, paper and get ready to take some notes from the man who has got a plan! On this episode I had the great pleasure of talking with Jeremy Pollack.  Jeremy has been traveling the globe helping organizations and people effectively deal with the conflicts within their organizations so that they can move forward with peace and productivity!  I learned a lot from him and I know you will too!  Take a listen! More on Jeremy: Jeremy Pollack is a leader in the field of workplace conflict resolution and peacebuilding. He is the Founder of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, an international conflict resolution consulting firm. Jeremy is a master coach, master trainer, mediator, and author. He coaches and trains executives and employees at a variety of levels and industries, from Fortune 500 companies to major non-profits. Jeremy has mediated conflicts between business partners, co-executives, and coworkers at all levels of organizations, aiming as often as possible to transform relationships and create Win-Win resolutions for all parties involved. Jeremy is a regular contributor on the topics of leadership and organizational conflict management to publications such as <a href="http://Forbes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forbes.com</a>, Fast Company, Industry Week, and many more. He is also the author of the recently released book The Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving, Conflict by Rockridge Press. Jeremy holds a Master's degree in Evolutionary Anthropology from California State University, Fullerton and a Masters degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding (NCRP) from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Currently, he is completing dissertation work for his PhD in Psychology at Grand Canyon University. Jeremy is also a research fellow at Stanford University, where he leads research projects in social psychology and conflict resolution as an interdisciplinary effort between the Stanford Social Concepts Lab (Department of Psychology) and the Stanford Center on International Conflict &amp; Negotiation (Department of Law). Website: <a href="https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/</a> Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647399521" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647399521</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pollackpeacebuilding/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pollackpeacebuilding/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K6m_0bO31lD7JUc0th_vQ/playlists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K6m_0bO31lD7JUc0th_vQ/playlists</a> Twitter:   <a href="https://twitter.com/PollackPeace" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PollackPeace</a>

191 - "The Conflict Resolution Playbook" with Jeremy Pollack

Roger Wolkoff

I had a VERY fun and informative conversation with this episode's guest, Roger Wolkoff (Mr. Authenticity).  Roger deserves this tag because he is, truly, one of the most genuine people you'll ever talk to (or listen to)! We hit on all things authenticity and Roger shares some insights that leaders want to consider during today's different times of leading in a pandemic.   Check it out!  CHEERS! More on Roger... Roger is a motivational speaker who helps you create teams and companies people don’t want to leave. You hire him for his expertise in emotional intelligence and appreciation. He doesn’t give up on people; he believes they will find a way to move forward and improve. How does he do it? Roger’s programs are high content and motivational in style and tone. He delivers stories, ideas, and keys to unlock what’s already inside you. Roger has over 20 years of expert interpersonal communication and team-building experience. Audiences rave about his two most popular keynotes, Step Outside Yourself™️: How to Survive and Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and Elevate Others to Elevate Others™️ with Appreciation. Roger’s core messages center around trust, communication, and emotional intelligence. He helps leaders and high-performing teams communicate with clarity, conviction, and positive intent. He is an advocate of Clifton’s Strength Finder, VIA Character Strengths, and everything surrounding positivity. Roger lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife, Anne. He loves to travel, bike, and read science fiction. He is a big fan of baseball, pinball, and all things Tesla.   Website: www.rogerwolkoff.com Email: roger@rogerwolkoff.com Phone: 608.279.5160 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpC3mVLpDc9bdhh0OVceuw  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerwolkoff/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allaboutauthenticity/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutauthenticity/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogman888  Twitter: @rogerwolkoff, https://twitter.com/rogerwolkoff  Instagram: http://instagram.com/rogerwolkoff

I had a VERY fun and informative conversation with this episode's guest, Roger Wolkoff (Mr. Authenticity).  Roger deserves this tag because he is, truly, one of the most genuine people you'll ever talk to (or listen to)! We hit on all things authenticity and Roger shares some insights that leaders want to consider during today's different times of leading in a pandemic.   Check it out!  CHEERS! More on Roger... Roger is a motivational speaker who helps you create teams and companies people don’t want to leave. You hire him for his expertise in emotional intelligence and appreciation. He doesn’t give up on people; he believes they will find a way to move forward and improve. How does he do it? Roger’s programs are high content and motivational in style and tone. He delivers stories, ideas, and keys to unlock what’s already inside you. Roger has over 20 years of expert interpersonal communication and team-building experience. Audiences rave about his two most popular keynotes, Step Outside Yourself™️: How to Survive and Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and Elevate Others to Elevate Others™️ with Appreciation. Roger’s core messages center around trust, communication, and emotional intelligence. He helps leaders and high-performing teams communicate with clarity, conviction, and positive intent. He is an advocate of Clifton’s Strength Finder, VIA Character Strengths, and everything surrounding positivity. Roger lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife, Anne. He loves to travel, bike, and read science fiction. He is a big fan of baseball, pinball, and all things Tesla.   Website: <a href="http://www.rogerwolkoff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rogerwolkoff.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:roger@rogerwolkoff.com">roger@rogerwolkoff.com</a> Phone: 608.279.5160 YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpC3mVLpDc9bdhh0OVceuw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpC3mVLpDc9bdhh0OVceuw</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerwolkoff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerwolkoff/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/allaboutauthenticity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/allaboutauthenticity/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/allaboutauthenticity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/allaboutauthenticity/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rogman888" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/rogman888</a> Twitter: @rogerwolkoff, <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerwolkoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rogerwolkoff</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/rogerwolkoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/rogerwolkoff</a>

190 - Leading With Authenticity In a Pandemic With Roger Wolkoff

Johanna Walker

LEAD

Stories are the cornerstone of civilization.  They are how we transmit norms, teach and let others know they are not alone.  However, sharing YOUR story can sometimes seem daunting...even impossible if you're worried about sharing too much.  But, sharing your story is a critical piece of taking charge of your life! On this episode, I talk with storytelling maven, Johanna Walker.  She shares the power of sharing your story and how you can make a difference...at work and in life.  It was a great conversation that left me thinking about what I can do different in sharing my story with those around me.  Check it out! More on Johanna... Johanna is the fear-blasting, storytelling maven for coaches, consultants, leaders and change-makers. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, she’s presented for corporations, non-profits, start-ups and community organizations, helping audiences develop authentic presence as speakers, find the ideas they want to be known for, and craft those ideas into compelling presentations. She’s also the founder of Craft Your Talk, a transformational speaker coaching program for emerging speakers, and The Speaker’s Playground, an unconventional training program where entrepreneurs and community leaders become confident and memorable speakers. She is the co-founder of Boulder’s Story Slam, where audience members come to the stage to tell true stories about their lives. In addition to her work as a speaker and coach, Johanna has written and performed solo theater pieces that she’s toured throughout the US and Canada. Check her out on her website here: https://www.johannawalker.com/

Stories are the cornerstone of civilization.  They are how we transmit norms, teach and let others know they are not alone.  However, sharing YOUR story can sometimes seem daunting...even impossible if you're worried about sharing too much.  But, sharing your story is a critical piece of taking charge of your life! On this episode, I talk with storytelling maven, Johanna Walker.  She shares the power of sharing your story and how you can make a difference...at work and in life.  It was a great conversation that left me thinking about what I can do different in sharing my story with those around me.  Check it out! More on Johanna... Johanna is the fear-blasting, storytelling maven for coaches, consultants, leaders and change-makers. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, she’s presented for corporations, non-profits, start-ups and community organizations, helping audiences develop authentic presence as speakers, find the ideas they want to be known for, and craft those ideas into compelling presentations. She’s also the founder of Craft Your Talk, a transformational speaker coaching program for emerging speakers, and The Speaker’s Playground, an unconventional training program where entrepreneurs and community leaders become confident and memorable speakers. She is the co-founder of Boulder’s Story Slam, where audience members come to the stage to tell true stories about their lives. In addition to her work as a speaker and coach, Johanna has written and performed solo theater pieces that she’s toured throughout the US and Canada. Check her out on her website here: <a href="https://www.johannawalker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.johannawalker.com/</a>

189 - Lead With Confidence! with Johanna Walker

Allen Klein

If you're like me, you've had those experiences in your life where you were sure that something BIGGER was happening but it was difficult to wrap your head around it.  Those are the moments were AWE was a factor...it took your breath away...it made you think...it put you in the moment that you needed to be in (perhaps at that moment). On this episode, I talk to my good friend, Allen Klein, about his new book,  The Awe Factor, and we talk about all of those moments.   More importantly, we talk about how those moments can contribute to a better life, better well being, and better relationships.  I LOVE THIS GUY...and YOU will too!  Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a master...and garner your AWE!  Make it a factor in your life! More on Allen... Allen Klein, MA, CSP* (aka "Mr. Jollytologist®") is an award-winning professional keynote speaker and best-selling author who shows audiences worldwide how humor can help them deal with everyday trials and tribulations as well as triumphing over tragedy.  Allen is the 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor.  Klein's books have been published in eight different languages (English, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, and Turkish) with over 500,000 in print. Get the AWE FACTOR  HERE!  

If you're like me, you've had those experiences in your life where you were sure that something BIGGER was happening but it was difficult to wrap your head around it.  Those are the moments were AWE was a factor...it took your breath away...it made you think...it put you in the moment that you needed to be in (perhaps at that moment). On this episode, I talk to my good friend, Allen Klein, about his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Klein/e/B000AQ4SOS?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Awe Factor,</a> and we talk about all of those moments.   More importantly, we talk about how those moments can contribute to a better life, better well being, and better relationships.  I LOVE THIS GUY...and YOU will too!  Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a master...and garner your AWE!  Make it a factor in your life! More on Allen... Allen Klein, MA, CSP* (aka "Mr. Jollytologist®") is an <a href="http://www.allenklein.com/speaker.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">award-winning professional keynote speaker</a> and <a href="http://www.allenklein.com/books.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">best-selling author</a> who shows audiences worldwide how humor can help them deal with everyday trials and tribulations as well as triumphing over tragedy. Allen is the 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the <a href="http://www.aath.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor</a>. Klein's <a href="http://www.allenklein.com/books.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">books</a> have been published in eight different languages (English, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, and Turkish) with over 500,000 in print. Get the AWE FACTOR <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Klein/e/B000AQ4SOS?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE!  </a>

188 - The AWE Factor with Allen Klein

Eliz Greene

Are politics, pandemic and the general overwhelm of life stressing you the heck out?  Have no fear!  On this episode of Leadership Happy Hour I talk with my very good friend, Eliz Greene, about her new book, Stress Proof Your Life!   What makes this book different from the rest is that Eliz has done the hard work of researching thousands of people to find out the systemic causes of their stress and then gives application based solutions on how to mitigate them.  Plus, she quotes me in it...which makes it double cool.  Check this out and buy the book!  You can get it HERE! More on Eliz.. She not only finds the chemical reaction in the body caused by stress fascinating, but stress is also her favorite topic to speak about, write about, or discuss in line at the grocery store. With a surgically repaired heart, Eliz also knows stress management isn’t a ‘nice-to-have,' but rather an essential survival skill. Surviving a heart attack at age 35 while seven months pregnant with twins propelled Eliz on a mission to share her story to inspire other busy people to pay attention to their health. Just days after her heart stopped and she endured open heart surgery and a cesarean section delivery, Eliz held both her daughters together for the first time. Amazingly, despite the pain and uncertainty, what she felt most strongly was contentment. Her priorities were crystal clear. She knew she’d been given a second chance at life and a unique perspective for a reason. For nearly two decades, Eliz has been on a mission to inspire busy people to pay attention to their heart health. Recognizing stress as an essential and often under-addressed risk factor, Eliz conducted a research study on job stress. Eliz is an author and writes a Top Health and Wellness Blog. She was named as a Top Online Influencer on Stress and Heart Health. She’s been seen on CNN, PBS, Lifetime, TNT, and many national and local news programs. A national spokesperson and advocate for the American Heart Association, Eliz received the Heart Hero Award in 2010. More recently, she has partnered on the Take Cholesterol To Heart campaign. Today, Eliz is a healthy 55-year-old living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her wonderful husband, Clay, their beautiful (now 20-year-old) daughters.

Are politics, pandemic and the general overwhelm of life stressing you the heck out?  Have no fear!  On this episode of Leadership Happy Hour I talk with my very good friend, Eliz Greene, about her new book, <a href="stressproof.life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stress Proof Your Life!  </a> What makes this book different from the rest is that Eliz has done the hard work of researching thousands of people to find out the systemic causes of their stress and then gives application based solutions on how to mitigate them.  Plus, she quotes me in it...which makes it double cool.  Check this out and buy the book!  You can get it <a href="stressproof.life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE!</a> More on Eliz.. She not only finds the chemical reaction in the body caused by stress fascinating, but stress is also her favorite topic to speak about, write about, or discuss in line at the grocery store. With a surgically repaired heart, Eliz also knows stress management isn’t a ‘nice-to-have,' but rather an essential survival skill. Surviving a heart attack at age 35 while seven months pregnant with twins propelled Eliz on a mission to share her story to inspire other busy people to pay attention to their health. Just days after her heart stopped and she endured open heart surgery and a cesarean section delivery, Eliz held both her daughters together for the first time. Amazingly, despite the pain and uncertainty, what she felt most strongly was contentment. Her priorities were crystal clear. She knew she’d been given a second chance at life and a unique perspective for a reason. For nearly two decades, Eliz has been on a mission to inspire busy people to pay attention to their heart health. Recognizing stress as an essential and often under-addressed risk factor, Eliz conducted a research study on job stress. Eliz is an author and writes a Top Health and Wellness Blog. She was named as a Top Online Influencer on Stress and Heart Health. She’s been seen on CNN, PBS, Lifetime, TNT, and many national and local news programs. A national spokesperson and advocate for the American Heart Association, Eliz received the Heart Hero Award in 2010. More recently, she has partnered on the Take Cholesterol To Heart campaign. Today, Eliz is a healthy 55-year-old living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her wonderful husband, Clay, their beautiful (now 20-year-old) daughters.

187 - Stress Proof Your Life with Eliz Greene

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Chris Palmisano

“Find problem areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it.”  -Donald Rumsfeld I love talking with like minded people, don't you?  They can add to some depth to the concepts you already hold dear or even help you in shifting a perspective long held.  That was my conversation in this episode! On this episode, I had the honor of talking with Chris Palmisano, the Chief Operating Officer of Rocket Dollar.  Chris is a former Marine Corps Officer and we hit the full spectrum of leadership topics.  Chris shared some of the lessons he learned the hard way but also shares some great tips on delegating and goal setting to keep your team on point and at their best.  I know you'll love the conversation....I sure did! CHEERS! More on Chris and Rocket Dollar... Rocket Dollar, Inc. helps people unlock their retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets such as real estate, private companies, crowdfunding/lending, and many others.  I've been a sales/revenue, marketing, and operations executive for SaaS, cloud, fintech, and health tech.  On the technical side, my experience is in cloud solutions/services, public cloud, hybrid cloud, cloud computing platforms, enterprise software, mobile apps, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud management, fintech, and continuous performance management.  On the business side, my experience is in sales, sales engineering, account management, business development, channels, strategic partnerships, business analytics, team leadership, people management, goal setting/alignment, development, coaching, and mentoring. ​ Connect with Chris here: HERE! Find out about Rocket Dollar HERE!

“Find problem areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it.”  -Donald Rumsfeld I love talking with like minded people, don't you?  They can add to some depth to the concepts you already hold dear or even help you in shifting a perspective long held.  That was my conversation in this episode! On this episode, I had the honor of talking with Chris Palmisano, the Chief Operating Officer of Rocket Dollar.  Chris is a former Marine Corps Officer and we hit the full spectrum of leadership topics.  Chris shared some of the lessons he learned the hard way but also shares some great tips on delegating and goal setting to keep your team on point and at their best.  I know you'll love the conversation....I sure did! CHEERS! More on Chris and Rocket Dollar... Rocket Dollar, Inc. helps people unlock their retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets such as real estate, private companies, crowdfunding/lending, and many others. I've been a sales/revenue, marketing, and operations executive for SaaS, cloud, fintech, and health tech. On the technical side, my experience is in cloud solutions/services, public cloud, hybrid cloud, cloud computing platforms, enterprise software, mobile apps, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud management, fintech, and continuous performance management. On the business side, my experience is in sales, sales engineering, account management, business development, channels, strategic partnerships, business analytics, team leadership, people management, goal setting/alignment, development, coaching, and mentoring. ​ Connect with Chris here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmpalmisano/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE!</a> Find out about Rocket Dollar <a href="https://www.rocketdollar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE!</a>

165 - Capitalize On Your Strengths With Chris Palmisano

Corey Kupfer

“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” – John F. Kennedy We're all negotiating something.  At work we may be negotiating the big deal.  At home, we may be negotiating who is going to clean up the mess the dog just made on the floor (we just got a new puppy).  Wherever you're at, you're negotiating. This episode takes us on a journey on how to negotiate with purpose and authenticity.  Corey Kupfer is the guest and he's got the goods! Corey and I discuss a lot of different aspects of negotiation and he knows how to do it.  He's been negotiating multi-million dollar deals for a long time and he shares that wisdom with us on this episode! Don't miss out on your opportunity to be (semi) famous by sending in your leadership tips for the Hot Skinny!  Email them direct to me at chip@unconventionallleader.com and, if I share them on the show, you'll get a FREE e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets The Other Books Won't Tell You! I know you'll love Corey!  CHEERS! More on the legend Corey Kupfer... Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator and dealmaker with more than 30 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience as a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author and professional speaker. He is the founder and principal of Kupfer &amp; Associates, PLLC, a leading corporate and deal law firm; the founder and CEO of Authentic Enterprises, LLC, a speaking, training and consulting company committed to inspiring authenticity in business; the author of the Amazon best-selling book Authentic Negotiating: Clarity, Detachment &amp; Equilibrium - The Three Keys To True Negotiating Success &amp; How To Achieve Them; and the creator and host of the Fueling Deals Podcast, launching on February 20, 2019. Check out his website HERE!

“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” – John F. Kennedy We're all negotiating something.  At work we may be negotiating the big deal.  At home, we may be negotiating who is going to clean up the mess the dog just made on the floor (we just got a new puppy).  Wherever you're at, you're negotiating. This episode takes us on a journey on how to negotiate with purpose and authenticity.  Corey Kupfer is the guest and he's got the goods! Corey and I discuss a lot of different aspects of negotiation and he knows how to do it.  He's been negotiating multi-million dollar deals for a long time and he shares that wisdom with us on this episode! Don't miss out on your opportunity to be (semi) famous by sending in your leadership tips for the Hot Skinny!  Email them direct to me at <a href="mailto:chip@unconventionallleader.com">chip@unconventionallleader.com</a> and, if I share them on the show, you'll get a FREE e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets The Other Books Won't Tell You! I know you'll love Corey!  CHEERS! More on the legend Corey Kupfer... Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator and dealmaker with more than 30 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience as a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author and professional speaker. He is the founder and principal of Kupfer &amp; Associates, PLLC, a leading corporate and deal law firm; the founder and CEO of Authentic Enterprises, LLC, a speaking, training and consulting company committed to inspiring authenticity in business; the author of the Amazon best-selling book Authentic Negotiating: Clarity, Detachment &amp; Equilibrium - The Three Keys To True Negotiating Success &amp; How To Achieve Them; and the creator and host of the Fueling Deals Podcast, launching on February 20, 2019. Check out his website <a href="https://coreykupfer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE!</a>

107 - We're All Negotiating Something!  With Corey Kupfer

Jess Ruggieri

“You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership.” - Dwight Eisenhower Did you hear?  Humor Month is coming up in April!  And, my friends, I want you to be ready.  In today's world, having fun isn't something we should hope for, it is something we should plan for so...I am sharing this interview with you a month prior to humor month so you've got time to be ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! The guest is Jess Ruggieri and she works at.....wait for it...The Fun Department!  Jess is, among other things, the Ambassador of Inclusion and she is sharing some tips with us this week to get your team engaged with a little bit of fun! This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.  Research has shown that people that enjoy where they work and what they do are not only more productive, they are more loyal.  That means it's a two-fer.  One strategy, two results....engagement and retention.  I know you're going to love Jess as much as I do so get ready to write some stuff down and put into action! CHEERS! More on Jess... Jess Ruggieri has found her place as the ambassador of inclusion at the fun dept., a training and coaching company driven by the implementation of "innovative solutions for a happier, healthier, more connected workplace.”  Featured on various news and media outlets, the fun dept.’s clients range from Fortune 100 companies to those with as few as 10 employees and is not partnered with Zappos’s training company, Delivering Happiness. Jessica's history with the fun dept. goes back nine years when the founder, Nick Gianoulis, went out of his way to work from her coffee shop. “I simply wanted to create a fun and welcoming environment for both my staff and my customers,” she said.  It took Jessica nine years to make a career jump.  With her extensive experience in management, psychology, interpersonal communication, organizational processes, training &amp; development, and having received her Master’s in Health Promotion and her certification as a Health &amp; Fitness Coach, Jessica landed her dream job—utilizing her passions and skillsets to impact company culture. “It is a simple and unique systematic approach where we teach companies how to design appropriate ‘play’ techniques to connect and de-stress employees.” Jessica and the fun dept. team have been “playing it forward” to improve work environments for customers, employees, and the bottom line! Connect with Jess at the Fun Department here:  https://thefundept.com/

“You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership.” - Dwight Eisenhower Did you hear?  Humor Month is coming up in April!  And, my friends, I want you to be ready.  In today's world, having fun isn't something we should hope for, it is something we should plan for so...I am sharing this interview with you a month prior to humor month so you've got time to be ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! The guest is Jess Ruggieri and she works at.....wait for it...The Fun Department!  Jess is, among other things, the Ambassador of Inclusion and she is sharing some tips with us this week to get your team engaged with a little bit of fun! This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.  Research has shown that people that enjoy where they work and what they do are not only more productive, they are more loyal.  That means it's a two-fer.  One strategy, two results....engagement and retention.  I know you're going to love Jess as much as I do so get ready to write some stuff down and put into action! CHEERS! More on Jess... Jess Ruggieri has found her place as the ambassador of inclusion at the fun dept., a training and coaching company driven by the implementation of "innovative solutions for a happier, healthier, more connected workplace.”  Featured on various news and media outlets, the fun dept.’s clients range from Fortune 100 companies to those with as few as 10 employees and is not partnered with Zappos’s training company, Delivering Happiness. Jessica's history with the fun dept. goes back nine years when the founder, Nick Gianoulis, went out of his way to work from her coffee shop. “I simply wanted to create a fun and welcoming environment for both my staff and my customers,” she said.  It took Jessica nine years to make a career jump.  With her extensive experience in management, psychology, interpersonal communication, organizational processes, training &amp; development, and having received her Master’s in Health Promotion and her certification as a Health &amp; Fitness Coach, Jessica landed her dream job—utilizing her passions and skillsets to impact company culture. “It is a simple and unique systematic approach where we teach companies how to design appropriate ‘play’ techniques to connect and de-stress employees.” Jessica and the fun dept. team have been “playing it forward” to improve work environments for customers, employees, and the bottom line! Connect with Jess at the Fun Department here:  <a href="https://thefundept.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thefundept.com/</a>

111 - More Fun Equals More Engagement With Jess Ruggieri

Micah Rowland

"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them." --Ernest Hemingway If, as a leader, you're always the last to know what's going on or no one is asking you hard questions....there might be a problem.  Can they trust you?  Do they know you have their backs? On this episode I get to talk with Micah Rowland, the Chief Operating Officer of Fountain and we talk about creating a culture where....the questions I posed above get answered and he shares some great strategies for creating a culture that gets stuff done.  I know you'll dig him as much as I did. CHEERS! More on Micah... Micah Rowland isn’t your everyday builder. Maybe because he doesn’t build homes, cabinets, or even the software that he built during the earliest stages of his career. As Chief Operating Officer of Fountain, Micah builds people, teams, and processes that have taken multiple companies from 50 to 300 people and beyond, and $5 million to $35 million in revenue. After starting his career as a software engineer, Micah earned a Stanford MBA before switching tracks to management consultancy. This unusual path from engineering to business led him to roles with industry leaders, such as McKinsey &amp; Company and Starbucks, where he worked in global strategy and brand management before gravitating toward startups in the SaaS space. Over 17 years, Micah has worked with companies ranging in size from 30 employees to over 100,000 and multiple startups from Series A to Series D funding — companies he helped take from $5 in revenue to $35 million. Through this journey, he has learned how to solve problems in everything from leadership and organizational development to operations, strategy, and pricing. With Fountain, the Series A-funded startup providing hiring automation software for today’s high-velocity service economy, Micah now helps to solve problems on a different scale. He credits being allowed to make mistakes and learn from them for sharpening his leadership, coaching, and human development skills. In fact, developing those skills has led him to discover what he most enjoys about his work — helping people grow both personally and professionally through the rewarding friendships he's been able to build in the workplace. Check out Fountain:  https://get.fountain.com/

"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them." --Ernest Hemingway If, as a leader, you're always the last to know what's going on or no one is asking you hard questions....there might be a problem.  Can they trust you?  Do they know you have their backs? On this episode I get to talk with Micah Rowland, the Chief Operating Officer of Fountain and we talk about creating a culture where....the questions I posed above get answered and he shares some great strategies for creating a culture that gets stuff done.  I know you'll dig him as much as I did. CHEERS! More on Micah... Micah Rowland isn’t your everyday builder. Maybe because he doesn’t build homes, cabinets, or even the software that he built during the earliest stages of his career. As Chief Operating Officer of Fountain, Micah builds people, teams, and processes that have taken multiple companies from 50 to 300 people and beyond, and $5 million to $35 million in revenue. After starting his career as a software engineer, Micah earned a Stanford MBA before switching tracks to management consultancy. This unusual path from engineering to business led him to roles with industry leaders, such as McKinsey &amp; Company and Starbucks, where he worked in global strategy and brand management before gravitating toward startups in the SaaS space. Over 17 years, Micah has worked with companies ranging in size from 30 employees to over 100,000 and multiple startups from Series A to Series D funding — companies he helped take from $5 in revenue to $35 million. Through this journey, he has learned how to solve problems in everything from leadership and organizational development to operations, strategy, and pricing. With Fountain, the Series A-funded startup providing hiring automation software for today’s high-velocity service economy, Micah now helps to solve problems on a different scale. He credits being allowed to make mistakes and learn from them for sharpening his leadership, coaching, and human development skills. In fact, developing those skills has led him to discover what he most enjoys about his work — helping people grow both personally and professionally through the rewarding friendships he's been able to build in the workplace. Check out Fountain:  <a href="https://get.fountain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://get.fountain.com/</a>

154 - Can Your Team Tell You? With Micah Rowland

Sean Webb

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present. — Jim Rohn So the server asked me what I wanted and I said that I'd take a full order of happiness.  It's what is on today's menu! On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Sean Webb about his books on mind hacking happiness.  I won't bore you with my version of what we talked about because it PALES in comparison to the actual interview.  But....you can take this to the lavatory, it is pretty awesome.  He has done the research and we get to benefit from it! ENJOY! More on Sean... As the author of a book that was used to influence millions of voters in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election through social media disinformation campaigns (without his knowledge), Sean Webb probably knows the human mind as well as anyone can. From his work in logically modeling human emotions for the world of Artificial Emotional Intelligence, to his real-world practice as an author, speaker and guide to helping individuals supercharge their minds and lives with the knowledge of how their mind works, Sean pushes the bleeding edge of mind sciences to the next level.  Over the last 20 years, Sean has become one of the world’s leading experts in how the human mind works, particularly in the area of human emotions, the driving force and motivation of all human actions globally. His work is used by universities and engineering firms to teach emotional intelligence, the foundations of artificial emotional intelligence, and his discoveries have proved so effective, that his work is currently being turned into programs to address addiction management and the mitigation of PTSD after early amazing successes within those applications. As an alumnus of Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technologies Development Center, Sean has spent years solving complex systems problems for cutting edge technology and supercomputing companies. His latest complex system solve is associated with the mind; how to model mind processes, how to manipulate mind output, and how to use those disciplines to our collective human advantage. His heart lies in this last portion of the project; teaching individuals about our minds so as to understand the thought processes that steal our happiness and block our ability to enjoy life. He loves sharing the practical neuroscience of how to hack the mind to generate happiness from within without any strings attached, and without changing any of life’s external conditions. He has indeed discovered a new door into the deep mind manipulation, where only practiced meditation and psychedelics have been able to take us before.  Sean has spoken at Science of Consciousness, Science and Nonduality, UNC, UGA, ASU, Emory, Georgia Tech, for numerous multinational corporations, and at NASA. Check out Sean’s work at MindHackingHappiness.com. Sean and his wife are licensed foster parents, and are active in numerous children’s and animal charities. Check Sean out HERE!

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present. — Jim Rohn So the server asked me what I wanted and I said that I'd take a full order of happiness.  It's what is on today's menu! On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Sean Webb about his books on mind hacking happiness.  I won't bore you with my version of what we talked about because it PALES in comparison to the actual interview.  But....you can take this to the lavatory, it is pretty awesome.  He has done the research and we get to benefit from it! ENJOY! More on Sean... As the author of a book that was used to influence millions of voters in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election through social media disinformation campaigns (without his knowledge), Sean Webb probably knows the human mind as well as anyone can. From his work in logically modeling human emotions for the world of Artificial Emotional Intelligence, to his real-world practice as an author, speaker and guide to helping individuals supercharge their minds and lives with the knowledge of how their mind works, Sean pushes the bleeding edge of mind sciences to the next level.  Over the last 20 years, Sean has become one of the world’s leading experts in how the human mind works, particularly in the area of human emotions, the driving force and motivation of all human actions globally. His work is used by universities and engineering firms to teach emotional intelligence, the foundations of artificial emotional intelligence, and his discoveries have proved so effective, that his work is currently being turned into programs to address addiction management and the mitigation of PTSD after early amazing successes within those applications. As an alumnus of Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technologies Development Center, Sean has spent years solving complex systems problems for cutting edge technology and supercomputing companies. His latest complex system solve is associated with the mind; how to model mind processes, how to manipulate mind output, and how to use those disciplines to our collective human advantage. His heart lies in this last portion of the project; teaching individuals about our minds so as to understand the thought processes that steal our happiness and block our ability to enjoy life. He loves sharing the practical neuroscience of how to hack the mind to generate happiness from within without any strings attached, and without changing any of life’s external conditions. He has indeed discovered a new door into the deep mind manipulation, where only practiced meditation and psychedelics have been able to take us before.  Sean has spoken at Science of Consciousness, Science and Nonduality, UNC, UGA, ASU, Emory, Georgia Tech, for numerous multinational corporations, and at NASA. Check out Sean’s work at <a href="http://MindHackingHappiness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MindHackingHappiness.com</a>. Sean and his wife are licensed foster parents, and are active in numerous children’s and animal charities. Check Sean out <a href="https://mindhackinghappiness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE!</a>

155 - Mind Hacking Happiness With Sean Webb

Jennifer Brown

“We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity life would be very boring.” — Catherine Pulsifer Our current workplace is a dynamic environment and we, as leaders, need to be as dynamic in our effort to understand and change with it if we are to create teams where EVERYONE feels like they have a voice. On this episode, I'm talking with Jennifer Brown.  Quite simply, she's amazing!  She and I discuss how to make it all happen.  How to have difficult conversations, bring in the whole team and not be afraid to be inclusive.  She opened my eyes to some of my own biases and how I can be better as a leader too.  I know you'll love it! CHEERS! More on Jennifer... Jennifer Brown is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of The Will To Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion. As the founder, president and CEO of  Jennifer Brown Consulting, Jennifer’s workplace strategies have been employed by some of the world’s top Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits—including Walmart, Microsoft, Starbucks, Toyota Financial Services, T-Mobile, and many others— to help employees bring their full selves to work and feel Welcomed, Valued, Respected and Heard℠. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Website Personal website   Book Website  The Will to Change Podcast (iTunes)  Facebook Instagram: @jenniferbrownspeaks Twitter: @jenniferbrown LinkedIn  Amazon book link 

“We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity life would be very boring.” — Catherine Pulsifer Our current workplace is a dynamic environment and we, as leaders, need to be as dynamic in our effort to understand and change with it if we are to create teams where EVERYONE feels like they have a voice. On this episode, I'm talking with Jennifer Brown.  Quite simply, she's amazing!  She and I discuss how to make it all happen.  How to have difficult conversations, bring in the whole team and not be afraid to be inclusive.  She opened my eyes to some of my own biases and how I can be better as a leader too.  I know you'll love it! CHEERS! More on Jennifer... <a href="https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Brown</a> is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of <a href="https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Will To Change</a> podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion. As the founder, president and CEO of <a href="http://jenniferbrownconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jennifer Brown Consulting</a>, Jennifer’s workplace strategies have been employed by some of the world’s top Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits—including Walmart, Microsoft, Starbucks, Toyota Financial Services, T-Mobile, and many others— to help employees bring their full selves to work and feel Welcomed, Valued, Respected and Heard℠. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS  <ul> <li><a href="http://jenniferbrownconsulting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal website </a></li> <li><a href="https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/inclusive-leader-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Book Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/will-to-change-uncovering-true-stories-diversity-inclusion/id1208603357" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Will to Change Podcast</a> (iTunes) </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbrownspeaks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbrownspeaks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jenniferbrownspeaks</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jenniferbrown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jenniferbrown</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrownconsulting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Inclusive-Leader-Belonging/dp/1523085177/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon book link</a></li> </ul>

140 - How To Be An Inclusive Leader With Jennifer Brown

David Rendall

“ Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”– Allen Ginsberg Here we go!  A new year!  Are you ready?  I'm excited to start a fourth year of the Leadership Happy Hour Podcast with you and know I'll learn a LOT from my guests...just like you do.  And, this episode is a great way to kick off the season! On this episode, I had the great privilege to talk with David Rendall.  He's the author of four books and, although we don't talk about just one in particular, he shares his philosophies that are intertwined in them all.  If you've been told to be something you're not, you have to listen to this episode.  Be you and shine! CHEERS! More on David... During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&amp;T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities.  In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology.  He is the author of four books: - The Four Factors of Effective Leadership - The Freak Factor - The Freak Factor for Kids - Pink Goldfish Connect with him.... David Rendall +1 919 222 6295 dave@drendall.com

“ Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”– Allen Ginsberg Here we go!  A new year!  Are you ready?  I'm excited to start a fourth year of the Leadership Happy Hour Podcast with you and know I'll learn a LOT from my guests...just like you do.  And, this episode is a great way to kick off the season! On this episode, I had the great privilege to talk with David Rendall.  He's the author of four books and, although we don't talk about just one in particular, he shares his philosophies that are intertwined in them all.  If you've been told to be something you're not, you have to listen to this episode.  Be you and shine! CHEERS! More on David... During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&amp;T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities.  In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology.  He is the author of four books: - The Four Factors of Effective Leadership - The Freak Factor - The Freak Factor for Kids - Pink Goldfish Connect with him.... David Rendall +1 919 222 6295 <a href="mailto:dave@drendall.com">dave@drendall.com</a>

156 - The Freak Factor With David Rendall

Mario Garcia

"Never mistake the power of influence." - Jim Rohn      In life, we're all trying to influence someone.  It may be our wife, our kids, our boss or our team.  Regardless of who we're trying to sway our way, it takes some skill. On this episode, I have the great privilege of talking to Dr. Mario Garcia.  In full disclosure, Mario was one of my professors and his views were so profound I knew I had to have him on the show.  Mario has got the goods and you're going to get a lot from our conversation. CHEERS! More on Dr. Mario... Dr. Mario Garcia, U.S. Army Captain (Retired), is an NLP Coach Trainer and Executive &amp; Business Results Coach who specializes in personal breakthroughs since 1992.     He serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. In addition to being a Board Certified NLP Trainer; Master NLP Practitioner; Master Time Line Therapy Techniques™; Professional Certified Coach (ICF); Certified Mental Game Professional Coach (IMGCA); CCE Board Certified Life Coach; Conversational Intelligence Certified Coach, and has also presented nationally and internationally in 56 countries to general audiences speaking on the topics of leadership development, building high-performance teams, and peak performance.     He is the Founder and President of the Neuro Strategic Coaching Institute.  Dr. Mario is married to his high-school sweetheart Wanda for 42 years, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren.  Dr. Mario and Wanda reside in Miami, FL USA.    For more information, keynote speaking services, executive coaching and/or training call 305-480-5800 or visit www.neurostrategiccoach.com. Email: drmario@neurostrategiccoach.com

"Never mistake the power of influence." - Jim Rohn      In life, we're all trying to influence someone.  It may be our wife, our kids, our boss or our team.  Regardless of who we're trying to sway our way, it takes some skill. On this episode, I have the great privilege of talking to Dr. Mario Garcia.  In full disclosure, Mario was one of my professors and his views were so profound I knew I had to have him on the show.  Mario has got the goods and you're going to get a lot from our conversation. CHEERS! More on Dr. Mario... Dr. Mario Garcia, U.S. Army Captain (Retired), is an NLP Coach Trainer and Executive &amp; Business Results Coach who specializes in personal breakthroughs since 1992.     He serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. In addition to being a Board Certified NLP Trainer; Master NLP Practitioner; Master Time Line Therapy Techniques™; Professional Certified Coach (ICF); Certified Mental Game Professional Coach (IMGCA); CCE Board Certified Life Coach; Conversational Intelligence Certified Coach, and has also presented nationally and internationally in 56 countries to general audiences speaking on the topics of leadership development, building high-performance teams, and peak performance.     He is the Founder and President of the Neuro Strategic Coaching Institute.  Dr. Mario is married to his high-school sweetheart Wanda for 42 years, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren.  Dr. Mario and Wanda reside in Miami, FL USA.   For more information, keynote speaking services, executive coaching and/or training call 305-480-5800 or visit <a href="http://www.neurostrategiccoach.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.neurostrategiccoach.com</a>. <a href="mailto:drmario@neurostrategiccoach.com">Email: drmario@neurostrategiccoach.com</a>

124 - The Language Of Influence With Dr. Mario Garcia

Chris Cavallini

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit."  ~ Aristotle If I had to sum up this week's episode in two words, those two words would be "DAMN AWESOME!"  Why?  Because I'm talking to a guy who not only knows what he's talking about as far as leadership goes, he walks it every day. My guest is Chris Cavallini.  Chris has an interesting back story (to include a little bit of time in the Navy) and he shares it all with us.  We talk about the power of honest feedback, how it's your responsibility as leader to set the pace, and how action is what it is all about. I'm also going to request that you email me and let me know one of your favorite leadership tips so I can share it on the show.  Send it to me direct at chip@unconventionalleader.com.  If I share it, I'll send you a free e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets the Other Books Won't Tell You! I know you'll love Chris as much as I did!  CHEERS! More on Chris... Chris Cavallini is the CEO and founder of Nutrition Solutions, a national lifestyle brand, and meal preparation company boasting high profile clientele such as New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski and former UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. During his turbulent youth, he was arrested 17 times prior to his 18th birthday and later served jail time for the distribution of anabolic steroids. Cavallini ultimately changed his life’s course by dedicating his life to personal development, philanthropy and using his platforms to educate people on the practical action steps and mindset needed to reach the next level. Chris has been featured in  Forbes,  Inc. Magazine, and  Bloomberg TV. Connect with Chris on his website: https://nutritionsolutions.com/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chriscavallini/?hl=en

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit."  ~ Aristotle If I had to sum up this week's episode in two words, those two words would be "DAMN AWESOME!"  Why?  Because I'm talking to a guy who not only knows what he's talking about as far as leadership goes, he walks it every day. My guest is Chris Cavallini.  Chris has an interesting back story (to include a little bit of time in the Navy) and he shares it all with us.  We talk about the power of honest feedback, how it's your responsibility as leader to set the pace, and how action is what it is all about. I'm also going to request that you email me and let me know one of your favorite leadership tips so I can share it on the show.  Send it to me direct at <a href="mailto:chip@unconventionalleader.com">chip@unconventionalleader.com</a>.  If I share it, I'll send you a free e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets the Other Books Won't Tell You! I know you'll love Chris as much as I did!  CHEERS! More on Chris... Chris Cavallini is the CEO and founder of Nutrition Solutions, a national lifestyle brand, and meal preparation company boasting high profile clientele such as New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski and former UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. During his turbulent youth, he was arrested 17 times prior to his 18th birthday and later served jail time for the distribution of anabolic steroids. Cavallini ultimately changed his life’s course by dedicating his life to personal development, philanthropy and using his platforms to educate people on the practical action steps and mindset needed to reach the next level. Chris has been featured in <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryancollinseurope/2018/11/13/this-former-u-s-navy-diver-built-an-eight-figure-business/#5399c8b1c573" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Forbes</a>, <a href="https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/this-entrepreneur-built-an-8-figure-business-out-o.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Inc. Magazine,</a> and <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2018-11-26/giving-people-with-criminal-records-a-second-chance-in-the-workforce-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bloomberg TV</a>. Connect with Chris on his website: <a href="https://nutritionsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nutritionsolutions.com/</a> or on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chriscavallini/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chriscavallini/?hl=en</a>

112 - Leadership Is About Action, Not Intent With Chris Cavallini

Jeffrey Davidson

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Keller As the saying goes...."teamwork makes the dreamwork!"  That's what we're talking about this week on the podcast:  Leading Great Teams! Jeffrey Davidson and I have a great conversation on what it takes to get your team to the next level, what it means to lead, and how what you do is so much more important than what you say.  We also talk about the power of failing.  I know you're going to dig it as much as I did. CHEERS! More on Jeffrey... By the age of 35, Jeffrey had been both director at a start-up and president of a multi-million dollar sales organization. Despite his reading, the teaching, and different roles he wasn’t a good leader. None of his teams came close to reaching their potential. In frustration he gave up on management and became a consultant.  Real leadership began when a client asked Jeffrey to build a team of analysts. He started by hiring good people. And keeping an unrelenting focus on learning and improvement. Within 2 years the team was the envy of the organization.  Eventually, Jeffrey realized he hadn’t taught people how to be a good team. The team had taught Jeffrey how to lead.  Jeffrey took his hard-won knowledge and went back into consulting, rescuing high-impact projects. In every instance there were at least two problems — and one of them was always teamwork. Have you noticed the world is more connected, complex, chaotic, and faster than ever before? It feels like these forces are trying to rip your business apart. Jeffrey speaks to organizations about the need for responsive leaders and adaptive teams. More, he lays out the steps it takes for  leaders to get teams from Meh to High-Performance! Check out his website here: https://leadinggreatteams.com/

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Keller As the saying goes...."teamwork makes the dreamwork!"  That's what we're talking about this week on the podcast:  Leading Great Teams! Jeffrey Davidson and I have a great conversation on what it takes to get your team to the next level, what it means to lead, and how what you do is so much more important than what you say.  We also talk about the power of failing.  I know you're going to dig it as much as I did. CHEERS! More on Jeffrey... By the age of 35, Jeffrey had been both director at a start-up and president of a multi-million dollar sales organization. Despite his reading, the teaching, and different roles he wasn’t a good leader. None of his teams came close to reaching their potential. In frustration he gave up on management and became a consultant. Real leadership began when a client asked Jeffrey to build a team of analysts. He started by hiring good people. And keeping an unrelenting focus on learning and improvement. Within 2 years the team was the envy of the organization. Eventually, Jeffrey realized he hadn’t taught people how to be a good team. The team had taught Jeffrey how to lead. Jeffrey took his hard-won knowledge and went back into consulting, rescuing high-impact projects. In every instance there were at least two problems — and one of them was always teamwork. Have you noticed the world is more connected, complex, chaotic, and faster than ever before? It feels like these forces are trying to rip your business apart. Jeffrey speaks to organizations about the need for responsive leaders and adaptive teams. More, he lays out the steps it takes for  leaders to get teams from Meh to High-Performance! Check out his website here: <a href="https://leadinggreatteams.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leadinggreatteams.com/</a>

123 - Leading Great Teams With Jeffrey Davidson

Tim Campos

“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities”  - Stephen R. Covey Like most of you, I've been on a lot of teams.  I've been on big teams, small teams, teams that have done very little and teams that have done a lot!  Teamwork might make the dream work but, this is a fact...a lack of teamwork is a nightmare! On this episode I had the great privilege to talk with the CEO of Woven and the former CIO at Facebook, Tim Campos.  Tim is as down to earth as leaders get and he shares his experiences on how to build a great team and how to leverage culture in getting it to run at its optimum.  It was a fascinating conversation.  Not just about the Facebook stuff but about real strategies from a leader who has actually been in the trenches.  I know you'll get as much from it as I did. CHEERS! More on Tim... As the former Chief Information Officer at Facebook, Tim Campos doubled overall productivity to $1.8 million per employee - making it the most productive company in the world. Now, as CEO of Woven, he's taking those lessons to reimagine how people use their calendar, so they can spend time on what matters most to them. Two weeks after Tim started as CIO of Facebook in 2010, Mark Zuckerberg summoned him to his office for an urgent meeting. Once there, he met with Zuckerberg’s Executive Assistant, who lambasted the company’s internal calendar app and urged Tim to fix it. From that moment, Tim set to work designing creative tools that would help Facebook employees easily find optimal times and places to meet. It was so successful that it helped Tim double Facebook’s productivity from $900,000 to $1.8 million per employee over his tenure — five times more than most tech companies. Tim’s experience managing productivity for the entire Facebook workforce helped him realize that traditional calendars are broken. In 2016, he left Facebook to co-found Woven, an intelligent calendar that helps busy professionals maximize their most valuable asset - time. Connect with Tim Here!

“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities”  - Stephen R. Covey Like most of you, I've been on a lot of teams.  I've been on big teams, small teams, teams that have done very little and teams that have done a lot!  Teamwork might make the dream work but, this is a fact...a lack of teamwork is a nightmare! On this episode I had the great privilege to talk with the CEO of Woven and the former CIO at Facebook, Tim Campos.  Tim is as down to earth as leaders get and he shares his experiences on how to build a great team and how to leverage culture in getting it to run at its optimum.  It was a fascinating conversation.  Not just about the Facebook stuff but about real strategies from a leader who has actually been in the trenches.  I know you'll get as much from it as I did. CHEERS! More on Tim... As the former Chief Information Officer at Facebook, Tim Campos doubled overall productivity to $1.8 million per employee - making it the most productive company in the world. Now, as CEO of Woven, he's taking those lessons to reimagine how people use their calendar, so they can spend time on what matters most to them. Two weeks after Tim started as CIO of Facebook in 2010, Mark Zuckerberg summoned him to his office for an urgent meeting. Once there, he met with Zuckerberg’s Executive Assistant, who lambasted the company’s internal calendar app and urged Tim to fix it. From that moment, Tim set to work designing creative tools that would help Facebook employees easily find optimal times and places to meet. It was so successful that it helped Tim double Facebook’s productivity from $900,000 to $1.8 million per employee over his tenure — five times more than most tech companies. Tim’s experience managing productivity for the entire Facebook workforce helped him realize that traditional calendars are broken. In 2016, he left Facebook to co-found Woven, an intelligent calendar that helps busy professionals maximize their most valuable asset - time. Connect with Tim <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothycampos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here!</a>

147 - It Takes a Great Team! With Tim Campos

Steve Trautman

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin In today's economy, you know that it's our people that are the commodity that we're all fighting to keep.  It's not just about recruiting the right people...it's about what you do when you've got them on that makes the difference.  Not just in their care and feeding but in harnessing the power of their knowledge. This week I'm talking to Steve Trautman and the topic is, Do you Have WHO It Takes To Execute Your Strategy?  I learned a lot from Steve as we discussed talent risk, transfer knowledge and how to create a learning organization.  I know you will too. My "Hot Skinny" tip this week comes from my good friend Sarah Gibson.  If you have a leadership tip you'd like to share, email me direct at chip@unconventionalleader.com. CHEERS! More on Steve... Steve Trautman has more than twenty years’ experience as a leading international expert in talent risk management and knowledge transfer. A pioneer in the field, Steve has created the only proven methodology for assessing, aligning and mitigating talent risk for technical teams within Fortune 500 companies. His clients have included: Boeing, Costco, Goodyear, Aetna, Farmers Life Insurance, Bank of America, Microsoft, and Qualcomm, among others.   Steve is also the author of several books: Teach What You Know: A Practical Leader’s Guide to Knowledge Transfer Using Peer Mentoring (Prentice Hall, 2006), Do You Have Who It Takes? Managing Talent Risk in a High-Stakes Technical Work Force (Greenleaf, 2017) and co-author of The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management: Powerful Tools for Leveraging a Changing Workforce (McGraw-Hill, 2011).  Steve is a frequent speaker and panelist and has presented for such conferences as Qualcomm, American Society of Training and Development, Society of Human Resources Management, Utilities Service Alliance, and Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, among others.   By implementing Trautman’s proprietary processes, C-suite executives from blue-chip companies around the globe have dramatically increased their speed and efficiency in revenue, market share and strategy execution. In addition, Steve’s finely-honed methods have been proven to bring new employees up to speed in 1/2 the normal time.   Prior to founding The Steve Trautman Co., Steve worked in leadership roles for Microsoft and Expedia, where he honed his knowledge transfer methods and skills. Today, Steve brings his experience to and focuses his expertise on solving the most critical talent management and workforce problems executives are facing, including:    Major initiatives slowed because of over-reliance on some workers Global consistency and role clarity problems Reorganization with a focus on speed to new roles and responsibilities  Aging or retiring workforce- cross-generational knowledge transfer New employee onboarding New technology, system, or process rollout Mergers and acquisitions – blending the families and getting back to work faster Outsource partner management  When he is not working to change how executives think about talent risk management and knowledge transfer, Steve can be found hiking around the Northwest with his wife and two kids.  Check him out on his website: https://stevetrautman.com/

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin In today's economy, you know that it's our people that are the commodity that we're all fighting to keep.  It's not just about recruiting the right people...it's about what you do when you've got them on that makes the difference.  Not just in their care and feeding but in harnessing the power of their knowledge. This week I'm talking to Steve Trautman and the topic is, Do you Have WHO It Takes To Execute Your Strategy?  I learned a lot from Steve as we discussed talent risk, transfer knowledge and how to create a learning organization.  I know you will too. My "Hot Skinny" tip this week comes from my good friend Sarah Gibson.  If you have a leadership tip you'd like to share, email me direct at <a href="mailto:chip@unconventionalleader.com">chip@unconventionalleader.com</a>. CHEERS! More on Steve... Steve Trautman has more than twenty years’ experience as a leading international expert in talent risk management and knowledge transfer. A pioneer in the field, Steve has created the only proven methodology for assessing, aligning and mitigating talent risk for technical teams within Fortune 500 companies. His clients have included: Boeing, Costco, Goodyear, Aetna, Farmers Life Insurance, Bank of America, Microsoft, and Qualcomm, among others.   Steve is also the author of several books: Teach What You Know: A Practical Leader’s Guide to Knowledge Transfer Using Peer Mentoring (Prentice Hall, 2006), Do You Have Who It Takes? Managing Talent Risk in a High-Stakes Technical Work Force (Greenleaf, 2017) and co-author of The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management: Powerful Tools for Leveraging a Changing Workforce (McGraw-Hill, 2011).  Steve is a frequent speaker and panelist and has presented for such conferences as Qualcomm, American Society of Training and Development, Society of Human Resources Management, Utilities Service Alliance, and Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, among others.   By implementing Trautman’s proprietary processes, C-suite executives from blue-chip companies around the globe have dramatically increased their speed and efficiency in revenue, market share and strategy execution. In addition, Steve’s finely-honed methods have been proven to bring new employees up to speed in 1/2 the normal time.   Prior to founding The Steve Trautman Co., Steve worked in leadership roles for Microsoft and Expedia, where he honed his knowledge transfer methods and skills. Today, Steve brings his experience to and focuses his expertise on solving the most critical talent management and workforce problems executives are facing, including:   <ul> <li>Major initiatives slowed because of over-reliance on some workers</li> <li>Global consistency and role clarity problems</li> <li>Reorganization with a focus on speed to new roles and responsibilities </li> <li>Aging or retiring workforce- cross-generational knowledge transfer</li> <li>New employee onboarding</li> <li>New technology, system, or process rollout</li> <li>Mergers and acquisitions – blending the families and getting back to work faster</li> <li>Outsource partner management</li> </ul> When he is not working to change how executives think about talent risk management and knowledge transfer, Steve can be found hiking around the Northwest with his wife and two kids.  Check him out on his website: <a href="https://stevetrautman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://stevetrautman.com/</a>

108 - Do You Have Who It Takes?  With Steve Trautman

Joshua Spodek

"Action is the key to all success."  - Pablo Picasso I always appreciate people who make me think a little different.  It's easy to get in a rut in life....just going along always doing what you've always done.  Get set....this episode is going to challenge your thinking! I had the great pleasure to talk with Dr. Joshua Spodek.  He is a super smart guy that will challenge you to think a little different, be a little different and, most importantly, act on what matters in doing so.  I had a great time talking with him and I know you'll dig our conversation.  Get ready to shift rudder! CHEERS! More on Josh... Joshua Spodek PhD MBA, has taught, practiced, and coached leadership and entrepreneurship at Columbia, NYU, and private corporations for nearly two decades, to teaching awards and stellar student reviews. He wrote the bestselling Leadership Step by Step, hosts the award-winning Leadership and the Environment podcast, and writes a column at Inc. He and his projects have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and most major broadcast outlets. Connect with him at: http://spodekacademy.com/

"Action is the key to all success."  - Pablo Picasso I always appreciate people who make me think a little different.  It's easy to get in a rut in life....just going along always doing what you've always done.  Get set....this episode is going to challenge your thinking! I had the great pleasure to talk with Dr. Joshua Spodek.  He is a super smart guy that will challenge you to think a little different, be a little different and, most importantly, act on what matters in doing so.  I had a great time talking with him and I know you'll dig our conversation.  Get ready to shift rudder! CHEERS! More on Josh... Joshua Spodek PhD MBA, has taught, practiced, and coached leadership and entrepreneurship at Columbia, NYU, and private corporations for nearly two decades, to teaching awards and stellar student reviews. He wrote the bestselling <a href="http://spodekacademy.com/leadership-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leadership Step by Step</a>, hosts the award-winning <a href="http://joshuaspodek.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leadership and the Environment podcast</a>, and writes a column at <a href="https://www.inc.com/author/joshua-spodek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inc</a>. He and his projects have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and most major broadcast outlets. Connect with him at: <a href="http://spodekacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spodekacademy.com/</a>

153 - Act on What Matters! With Dr. Joshua Spodek

Jeff Tippett

"Persuasion is often more effective than force."  - Aesop I don't know about you...but I'm always trying to persuade someone to do something and, quite frankly, it's a skill that we as leaders need.  Gone are the days of beating someone over the head to get them do get something done (like that was every truly effective).   On this episode of Leadership Happy Hour, I have the great pleasure of talking with the Prince of Persuasion, Jeff Tippett, and his new book, Unleashing Your Superpower: Why Persuasive Communications Is the Only Force You'll Ever Need. Jeff was a pure joy to talk to.  He was funny, knowledgeable, and gives some easy implementable tips on how you get people over to your side of the fence.  Trust me, you're going to want to take note and to buy his book (the link is at the bottom). We also have a great segment on the "Hot Skinny" from Allan Larson.  If you've got a leadership tip for the hot skinny, make sure you email it to me at  chip@unconventionalleader.com and, if I share it on the show, I'll send YOU a free e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets The Other Books Won't Tell You! Enjoy the show!  CHEERS! More on Jeff....  Jeff Tippett is an entrepreneur, speaker and author who specializes in persuasive communications. He is an industry practitioner, as the founder and partner of an award-winning public affairs + communications firm. His new book is called Unleashing Your Superpower: Why Persuasive Communications is the Only Force You Will Ever Need. Buy the book here: https://unleashingyoursuperpower.com/

"Persuasion is often more effective than force."  - Aesop I don't know about you...but I'm always trying to persuade someone to do something and, quite frankly, it's a skill that we as leaders need.  Gone are the days of beating someone over the head to get them do get something done (like that was every truly effective).   On this episode of Leadership Happy Hour, I have the great pleasure of talking with the Prince of Persuasion, Jeff Tippett, and his new book, Unleashing Your Superpower: Why Persuasive Communications Is the Only Force You'll Ever Need. Jeff was a pure joy to talk to.  He was funny, knowledgeable, and gives some easy implementable tips on how you get people over to your side of the fence.  Trust me, you're going to want to take note and to buy his book (the link is at the bottom). We also have a great segment on the "Hot Skinny" from Allan Larson.  If you've got a leadership tip for the hot skinny, make sure you email it to me at  <a href="mailto:chip@unconventionalleader.com">chip@unconventionalleader.com</a> and, if I share it on the show, I'll send YOU a free e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets The Other Books Won't Tell You! Enjoy the show!  CHEERS! More on Jeff....  Jeff Tippett is an entrepreneur, speaker and author who specializes in persuasive communications. He is an industry practitioner, as the founder and partner of an award-winning public affairs + communications firm. His new book is called Unleashing Your Superpower: Why Persuasive Communications is the Only Force You Will Ever Need. Buy the book here: <a href="https://unleashingyoursuperpower.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://unleashingyoursuperpower.com/</a>

103 - Unleashing Your Superpower With Jeff Tippett

Karen Brown

"We say things to ourselves that we'd never say to our worst enemy....because they'd kick our ass."  -Chip Lutz How's your year going so far?  We're not very far in and I'm hoping  that you're off to a great start. This time of year always makes me stop and take stock of where I am versus where I think I should be.  Both personally and professionally.  Many times in my 50 years on this earth when I don't think I am where I think I should be I wonder why?  Most often than naught, it's because I've held myself back.  I've told myself certain things that have kept me from progressing. This episode's guest throws a trump card on that crap.  Her name is Karen Brown and her mission is helping people get rid of those limiting beliefs so they can be who they were meant to be and achieve what their destiny demands. I really enjoyed this interview (like I do nearly all) and I know you will too!  Let's get this year into gear!  CHEERS! More on Karen... Karen Brown, is an Ironman World Championship Finisher. In order to succeed in the Ironman Triathlon, she engaged the help of professional coaches and utilized the power of the unconscious mind and neurosciences. She combined these with a 28-year business coaching career, bringing to bear the mission of elevating leadership effectiveness and professional performance – with Velocity, ease and sustainability. Brown is a thought-leader in leadership and professional performance and published two books on the subject, the most recent of which Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life. She is often called upon to be a subject-matter expert on leadership podcasts and panels. Check her out on her website: https://www.velocityleadershipconsulting.com/

"We say things to ourselves that we'd never say to our worst enemy....because they'd kick our ass."  -Chip Lutz How's your year going so far?  We're not very far in and I'm hoping  that you're off to a great start. This time of year always makes me stop and take stock of where I am versus where I think I should be.  Both personally and professionally.  Many times in my 50 years on this earth when I don't think I am where I think I should be I wonder why?  Most often than naught, it's because I've held myself back.  I've told myself certain things that have kept me from progressing. This episode's guest throws a trump card on that crap.  Her name is Karen Brown and her mission is helping people get rid of those limiting beliefs so they can be who they were meant to be and achieve what their destiny demands. I really enjoyed this interview (like I do nearly all) and I know you will too!  Let's get this year into gear!  CHEERS! More on Karen... Karen Brown, is an Ironman World Championship Finisher. In order to succeed in the Ironman Triathlon, she engaged the help of professional coaches and utilized the power of the unconscious mind and neurosciences. She combined these with a 28-year business coaching career, bringing to bear the mission of elevating leadership effectiveness and professional performance – with Velocity, ease and sustainability. Brown is a thought-leader in leadership and professional performance and published two books on the subject, the most recent of which Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life. She is often called upon to be a subject-matter expert on leadership podcasts and panels. Check her out on her website: <a href="https://www.velocityleadershipconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.velocityleadershipconsulting.com/</a>

102 - Is The F-Word Blocking Your Results? With Karen Brown

Mark Gober

“The world as we have created...it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”― Albert Einstein This week....we're getting DEEP on the show.  We're talking beyond leadership into your consciousness!  Yes....I know....pretty cool stuff.  I get to talk to Mark Gober about his new book, What if You're Not Who You Think You Are.   I truly enjoyed this interview with Mark. It was smart, insightful and pushed me to question a lot of things that I held as true in my mind.  I think you'll find the same.   CHEERS! More on Mark! Mark Gober is an author whose worldview was turned upside down in late 2016 when he was exposed to world-changing science. After researching extensively, he wrote An End to Upside Down Thinking to introduce the general public to these cutting-edge ideas – all in an effort to encourage a much-needed global shift in scientific and existential thinking. Mark is a senior member of Sherpa Technology Group, a firm that advises businesses on mergers &amp; acquisitions and strategy. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in New York. Mark has been quoted for his opinions on business and technology matters inBloomberg Businessweek and elsewhere, and he has authored internationally published business articles. He has participated in several Summit Series events and has attended the annual TED Conference for the past 8 years. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, where he was captain of the tennis team. Visit Mark online at  MarkGober.com Connect with Mark via LinkedIn Also at  Facebook &amp;  Instagram

“The world as we have created...it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”― Albert Einstein This week....we're getting DEEP on the show.  We're talking beyond leadership into your consciousness!  Yes....I know....pretty cool stuff.  I get to talk to Mark Gober about his new book, What if You're Not Who You Think You Are.   I truly enjoyed this interview with Mark. It was smart, insightful and pushed me to question a lot of things that I held as true in my mind.  I think you'll find the same.   CHEERS! More on Mark! Mark Gober is an author whose worldview was turned upside down in late 2016 when he was exposed to world-changing science. After researching extensively, he wrote An End to Upside Down Thinking to introduce the general public to these cutting-edge ideas – all in an effort to encourage a much-needed global shift in scientific and existential thinking. Mark is a senior member of Sherpa Technology Group, a firm that advises businesses on mergers &amp; acquisitions and strategy. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in New York. Mark has been quoted for his opinions on business and technology matters inBloomberg Businessweek and elsewhere, and he has authored internationally published business articles. He has participated in several <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/wf/click?upn=4RGWd6n4luf5R48nxpgPJLWd6kq-2FQ92rZCzehTYVY5Q-3D_YQiqWGMOdeZTDSfZ-2FzcfOJLEv9KHRo6r6AjGriGxdoJLI5cA-2FXkTefxXeg7GWzV3n-2FAb-2FRagrx6P22MK-2FWftC5QZnQI221DsWKyrOU0KzsHQ36w8BtHeVaGuezjiLzLJVmOsCB-2BFBnkpJZNLPdJUbHbWz0v7k4rVt3tYSlNRg-2B-2FS2-2FgmRYjvZ5R4pvM-2BvW4Wlbgig1t-2ByAjNGmA27J0oo6NPI60yOcg1e0Vcr7vD1FEMhQYTRWwH6ulHHtx4EN8zQ2sLpUVMOTq4YPcSIW-2Fc46rYs9B7oBeejBvuVVW1mNVG-2B0MdxrSCmugg8PHBkmgO" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Summit Series</a> events and has attended the annual <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/wf/click?upn=ZrWzD7t39xxz74k8LtTHCIAH4ElKXz0fDhp7KlVRHZuWxv0hrARuWgqtCAOZNYRu_YQiqWGMOdeZTDSfZ-2FzcfOJLEv9KHRo6r6AjGriGxdoJLI5cA-2FXkTefxXeg7GWzV3n-2FAb-2FRagrx6P22MK-2FWftC5QZnQI221DsWKyrOU0KzsHQ36w8BtHeVaGuezjiLzLJVmOsCB-2BFBnkpJZNLPdJUbHbWz0v7k4rVt3tYSlNRg-2B9TVbT-2FWyv2rUPNEsw0dFCks6QoACZHhcWpnktgyOCp3AazgHbo7QoGno6crNK8Z8A0P2mt0xXIHMTjqjHRHvqXGf3uc1M-2Fy1elZr5D8s4P8NAxESTnd-2BlTxFGUAFYVzHcOFIa0BUdJsrC8p2vRM9xv" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TED Conference</a> for the past 8 years. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, where he was captain of the tennis team. Visit Mark online at <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/wf/click?upn=OSbh-2F2w8mNODd3Z3bVx4s3deqpmDghtBvngcjMENynY-3D_YQiqWGMOdeZTDSfZ-2FzcfOJLEv9KHRo6r6AjGriGxdoJLI5cA-2FXkTefxXeg7GWzV3n-2FAb-2FRagrx6P22MK-2FWftC5QZnQI221DsWKyrOU0KzsHQ36w8BtHeVaGuezjiLzLJVmOsCB-2BFBnkpJZNLPdJUbHbWz0v7k4rVt3tYSlNRg-2B9DKXVVOEIlk9E0LBJFyO2tHfqU3uczDzRBtrQUHK963hQbeJIYPrqgwgKDkrvOuwoU-2BSPD-2BSP0lDyAx7rdEy39FpySaNKW90j0sWHsi5u1JMVCkOPemjqnoy9PJu4CzK9f7uCrdtymgp7m3uWsmno2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MarkGober.com</a> Connect with Mark via <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/wf/click?upn=7VDqtAz2AW-2FeY7XnbvsasaGI94tj-2F1l36fYlCraRYLHDMGp1S2g5qmcYUjUCOUnj-2B62wwnSBTFeykUlujiF7RQ-3D-3D_YQiqWGMOdeZTDSfZ-2FzcfOJLEv9KHRo6r6AjGriGxdoJLI5cA-2FXkTefxXeg7GWzV3n-2FAb-2FRagrx6P22MK-2FWftC5QZnQI221DsWKyrOU0KzsHQ36w8BtHeVaGuezjiLzLJVmOsCB-2BFBnkpJZNLPdJUbHbWz0v7k4rVt3tYSlNRg-2B9OIHQialQvTFDy2-2BeJEEVFikqyASt-2BPDjMVkmmUTnh-2F-2B7PIRe-2BTQGuDh5aELNAhtKHqgULFhOw3AYr7hIXWsk6kQu7beHvz8dgAiRPjpPAvHm8-2FWrUYn3yc4ZOO8Ap5Y4nwzjiScmxSRcnZjoEEAo3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Also at <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/wf/click?upn=7VDqtAz2AW-2FeY7XnbvsasQ-2FREeMBG2bqGXdCB4XzZ7Ddpg1GoZrEevpNpUPPMr0O_YQiqWGMOdeZTDSfZ-2FzcfOJLEv9KHRo6r6AjGriGxdoJLI5cA-2FXkTefxXeg7GWzV3n-2FAb-2FRagrx6P22MK-2FWftC5QZnQI221DsWKyrOU0KzsHQ36w8BtHeVaGuezjiLzLJVmOsCB-2BFBnkpJZNLPdJUbHbWz0v7k4rVt3tYSlNRg-2B91xRF8T62WW6SwVVAKarWyKUn-2FGByTmZmX0TtoW1dxlExI2iqD8usq-2FUU2xAg8aAsDcBZp4ipIrt54x2eeDrnd4eTtfKYslK0s4X2kdrptikKBsOTLztFJTCMgCWrqmRPf7NzKzAAm6IhNbQ6vE5-2BJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/wf/click?upn=7VDqtAz2AW-2FeY7XnbvsasTK1JTD5C91Zf35RfYpWdTSMBZYkTNxIgjBZuLT-2F0r7xWaRTDjcfic0Zwo1s968KVg-3D-3D_YQiqWGMOdeZTDSfZ-2FzcfOJLEv9KHRo6r6AjGriGxdoJLI5cA-2FXkTefxXeg7GWzV3n-2FAb-2FRagrx6P22MK-2FWftC5QZnQI221DsWKyrOU0KzsHQ36w8BtHeVaGuezjiLzLJVmOsCB-2BFBnkpJZNLPdJUbHbWz0v7k4rVt3tYSlNRg-2B9sxdcYdi17-2BkAxvAjFqEp-2FaXe5dBRQfYgHnuSMmfesSd7Urcd0tEfFnOCeOH2n06bPJ4sTR-2BUh260dFUVufyq4VTyxudYZC65a609220Y3y1Qz6Q3dl0ccGerjB-2FJ7YQgNXpqmfpJ1oFK8KSgBFqiP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>

132 - What if You're NOT Who You Think You Are?  With Mark Gober

Jakob Heuser

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” ― John F. Kennedy How many training classes have you sat in and wondered....."what the hell am I doing here?"  Or how about that time when the training was really great but you couldn't remember what it was about a few weeks later.  Even worse, you get no personal development at all!  Sadly, we've all been there (I know I have). This week I had the great opportunity to talk with Jakob Heuser.  He's an evangelist for human centered instruction and, quite frankly, a really cool guy that knows his stuff.  We talk about a lot on the show about all facets of how development matters.  From recruitment to retention, what you do in investing in your team makes a difference.   I know you're going to dig this episode.  I got a lot from it and it's not something we've talked on the show about before so ENJOY! More on Jakob... Jakob Heuser (HEW-zer) has taken up the mantle of Evangelist for human-centered instruction to help businesses, start-ups and brands retain talent. His unique blend of engineering and instructional experience results in a different kind of training; it’s optimized for the LEARNER, not the instructor. This approach is a breath of fresh air in a world overcrowded with ebooks andgeneric leadership seminars. When surveyed by Gallup, 87% of millennials rate “professional or career growth and development opportunities” as the most important factor to them in a rewarding job. Yet in that same poll, less than 15 percent of all employees surveyed had received useful training or development opportunities in the last 30 days. Jakob is turning that knowledge into action, helping businesses invest in their team. No matter if it’s your employees or their leaders, his goal is to help you turn your talent into an advantage. Connect with Jakob on Linkedin. Check out his website.  

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” ― John F. Kennedy How many training classes have you sat in and wondered....."what the hell am I doing here?"  Or how about that time when the training was really great but you couldn't remember what it was about a few weeks later.  Even worse, you get no personal development at all!  Sadly, we've all been there (I know I have). This week I had the great opportunity to talk with Jakob Heuser.  He's an evangelist for human centered instruction and, quite frankly, a really cool guy that knows his stuff.  We talk about a lot on the show about all facets of how development matters.  From recruitment to retention, what you do in investing in your team makes a difference.   I know you're going to dig this episode.  I got a lot from it and it's not something we've talked on the show about before so ENJOY! More on Jakob... Jakob Heuser (HEW-zer) has taken up the mantle of Evangelist for human-centered instruction to help businesses, start-ups and brands retain talent. His unique blend of engineering and instructional experience results in a different kind of training; it’s optimized for the LEARNER, not the instructor. This approach is a breath of fresh air in a world overcrowded with ebooks andgeneric leadership seminars. When surveyed by Gallup, 87% of millennials rate “professional or career growth and development opportunities” as the most important factor to them in a rewarding job. Yet in that same poll, less than 15 percent of all employees surveyed had received useful training or development opportunities in the last 30 days. Jakob is turning that knowledge into action, helping businesses invest in their team. No matter if it’s your employees or their leaders, his goal is to help you turn your talent into an advantage. Connect with Jakob on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakobheuser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. Check out his <a href="https://www.aibex.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.

114 - Professional Development For Success With Jakob Heuser

Natalie Nagele

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” —Charles Darwin I've never quite understood the 40 hour workweek.  Have you?  I mean, if you can get your work done in half of the time...why do you need to sit there until the clock runs out?  Production is production, isn't it? This is just ONE of the issues we discuss with my AWESOME guest, Natalie Nagele, on this week's Leadership Happy Hour.  Natalie is what all leaders should be; a life-long learner.  She is doing things really good but she still wants to do it better so she can "enable life" for her team.  I know you're going to dig Natalie as much as I do! CHEERS! More on Natalie... Natalie is the co-founder and CEO of Wildbit, the company behind Postmark, Beanstalk and Conveyor. With 29 team members across 5 countries working on multi-million dollar products for developers, she’s proving that you can grow an extremely profitable business while focusing on shorter work days, an enjoyable work-from-anywhere environment, and staying small. Useful background information on Wildbit’s culture and leadership: Wildbit’s company values: Under “The rules that shape the how we work and live” on the home page

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” —Charles Darwin I've never quite understood the 40 hour workweek.  Have you?  I mean, if you can get your work done in half of the time...why do you need to sit there until the clock runs out?  Production is production, isn't it? This is just ONE of the issues we discuss with my AWESOME guest, Natalie Nagele, on this week's Leadership Happy Hour.  Natalie is what all leaders should be; a life-long learner.  She is doing things really good but she still wants to do it better so she can "enable life" for her team.  I know you're going to dig Natalie as much as I do! CHEERS! More on Natalie... Natalie is the co-founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.wildbit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildbit</a>, the company behind <a href="https://postmarkapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Postmark</a>, <a href="https://beanstalkapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beanstalk</a> and <a href="https://conveyor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conveyor</a>. With 29 team members across 5 countries working on multi-million dollar products for developers, she’s proving that you can grow an extremely profitable business while focusing on shorter work days, an enjoyable work-from-anywhere environment, and staying small. Useful background information on Wildbit’s culture and leadership: Wildbit’s company values: Under “The rules that shape the how we work and live” <a href="https://wildbit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on the home page</a>

135 - Enabling Life For Your Team With Natalie Nagele

Chad Pytel

"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business." -Henry Ford When I think about tech companies, I automatically envision a working environment that has bean bag chairs, ping pong tables, and free snacks in the break room (the last one is especially appealing to me since I love snacks).  That is the picture that the media portrays and, although there may be some truth in it, it's not all like that. On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Chad Pytel, CEO of the tech company, ThoughtBot.  Chad is a different kind of leader and his company is a different kind of company.  We talk about the cultural dynamics of ThoughtBot, his journey as a leader, and how having fun at work is great but so is working to get things done....and how those two things can come together. I had a great time talking with him.  His organization and story is unlike any I've heard and I know you'll get a lot from this interview. CHEERS! More on Chad....       ​​Long Bio  ​​ ​​Chad Pytel is a developer and the CEO of thoughtbot, a web and mobile design and development studio, with small teams of designers and developers in Austin, Boston, London, New York City, Raleigh, and San Francisco. thoughtbot has produced top quality applications with hundreds of clients, from one person startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, universities, and non-profits, for more than 15 years, and are the creators of many popular open source projects. In addition to working with clients, Chad is responsible for overall strategy for the company. He has co-authored two books: Rails AntiPatterns and Pro Active Record, and spoken at conferences around the world. He lives with his wife and two children in Newton, MA.  Connect with him on! https://thoughtbot.com/ https://twitter.com/cpytel https://github.com/cpytel

"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business." -Henry Ford When I think about tech companies, I automatically envision a working environment that has bean bag chairs, ping pong tables, and free snacks in the break room (the last one is especially appealing to me since I love snacks).  That is the picture that the media portrays and, although there may be some truth in it, it's not all like that. On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Chad Pytel, CEO of the tech company, ThoughtBot.  Chad is a different kind of leader and his company is a different kind of company.  We talk about the cultural dynamics of ThoughtBot, his journey as a leader, and how having fun at work is great but so is working to get things done....and how those two things can come together. I had a great time talking with him.  His organization and story is unlike any I've heard and I know you'll get a lot from this interview. CHEERS! More on Chad.... ​​Long Bio ​​ ​​Chad Pytel is a developer and the CEO of <a href="https://thoughtbot.com/" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thoughtbot</a>, a web and mobile design and development studio, with small teams of designers and developers in Austin, Boston, London, New York City, Raleigh, and San Francisco. thoughtbot has produced top quality applications with hundreds of clients, from one person startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, universities, and non-profits, for more than 15 years, and are the creators of many popular open source projects. In addition to working with clients, Chad is responsible for overall strategy for the company. He has co-authored two books: <a href="http://www.informit.com/title/0321604814" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rails AntiPatterns</a> and <a href="http://apress.com/book/view/9781590598474" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pro Active Record</a>, and spoken at conferences around the world. He lives with his wife and two children in Newton, MA. Connect with him on! <a href="https://thoughtbot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thoughtbot.com/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cpytel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cpytel</a> <a href="https://github.com/cpytel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://github.com/cpytel</a>

139 - Work Hard, Collaborate and Have Fun! With Chad Pytel

Rene Johnston-Gingrich

Is your team busy?  Ok, are they busy doing the right things?  Busy doesn't mean productive...that's a fact! This week on the show we are tackling what's ailing most of today's organizations and answering the question of...How do we engage our employees? My guest this week is Rene Johnston-Gingrich.  She's the owner of Employee Engagement Solutions and she shares some easily actionable strategies for you to get your team performing at the next level.  We hit a wide array of leadership solutions but, specifically, talk about how to tie your team to value, inspire and motivate them.  I know you'll get as much from our conversation as I did.  ENJOY! More on Rene... Rene's organization specializes in improving culture, retention and profitability by building more engaged teams. Rene’ spends much of her time working with organizations across the United States. She is an author and speaker whose work can be found in various print and online publications. Rene’ also serves as a regular columnist for The Spokane Journal of Business, Catalyst magazine, and as an adjunct faculty member for the Lewis-Clark State College Business Division.  Rene’ was selected as a TEDx speaker and holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. She works with businesses in the financial, retail, service and healthcare industries as well as the non-profit sector where she utilizes her business expertise and experience to develop and deliver custom programming that is highly motivational, fast-paced and interactive. Connect with her direct at: http://employeeengagementsolutions.com/

Is your team busy?  Ok, are they busy doing the right things?  Busy doesn't mean productive...that's a fact! This week on the show we are tackling what's ailing most of today's organizations and answering the question of...How do we engage our employees? My guest this week is Rene Johnston-Gingrich.  She's the owner of Employee Engagement Solutions and she shares some easily actionable strategies for you to get your team performing at the next level.  We hit a wide array of leadership solutions but, specifically, talk about how to tie your team to value, inspire and motivate them.  I know you'll get as much from our conversation as I did.  ENJOY! More on Rene... Rene's organization specializes in improving culture, retention and profitability by building more engaged teams. Rene’ spends much of her time working with organizations across the United States. She is an author and speaker whose work can be found in various print and online publications. Rene’ also serves as a regular columnist for The Spokane Journal of Business, Catalyst magazine, and as an adjunct faculty member for the Lewis-Clark State College Business Division.  Rene’ was selected as a TEDx speaker and holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. She works with businesses in the financial, retail, service and healthcare industries as well as the non-profit sector where she utilizes her business expertise and experience to develop and deliver custom programming that is highly motivational, fast-paced and interactive. Connect with her direct at: <a href="http://employeeengagementsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://employeeengagementsolutions.com/</a>

97 - Employee Engagement Solutions With Rene Johnston-Gingrich

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