Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)

What if the key to increasing your profitability was as simple as changing the way you think?As a leader, you have the power to shape the future of your business. By thinking differently, you can utilize innovative approaches to increase your profitability. Breaking away from traditional strategies, you can open up a world of possibilities and uncover new opportunities to increase your profitability.Thinking too narrowly reduces your options, stunts creativity, and threatens long-term growth. With this in mind, it’s vital that leaders consider the opportunities because profitability is always related to the leader's job. I host COO of Lexitas, Nishat Mehta, who shares an innovative way for leaders to improve revenue and profitability through an alternative revenue strategy. Every leader and company can benefit!IRI is a leading provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help CPG, OTC healthcare, retailers and media companies to grow their businesses.Nishat has spent 25 years helping organizations identify ways to generate alternative revenue streams through data, insights and media. He’s also served in senior leadership roles at 84/51, dunnhumby and MicroStrategy.He has a BA in Applied Mathematics and a MS in Computer Science from Harvard University.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishatmehtaWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:The first big vision that inspired his career.A question that helps you determine if a decision is ethical.How to lead your team in the face of Accelerated Machine Learning.Why empathy gets coded in last (when it comes to AI).Why leaders should avoid saying “that doesn’t make sense”.The secret to identifying alternative revenue sources for your company.Three questions that every employee should know about their company.The best (and worst) ways for companies to gather data.Why every grocery store is positioned for incredible growth in a data-rich environment.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

What do you think makes a good leader in a crisis?Most people think that a "good" leader in a crisis is someone who makes the right decisions, has a special talent, or has a natural "level-headed" approach ... but this misses something big! You need to hear this episode.I host Craig Dunaway, COO of Penn Station East Coast Subs, who shares the simple action that all leaders can take to turn a crisis into a big opportunity that strengthens the organization.If you’re not already familiar with it, Penn Station East Coast Subs is a regional sandwich chain based out of Cincinnati, OH. It operates in 15 states throughout the Midwest, and has 319 locations, of which only 1 is company owned and the rest are franchises. He’s worked there for over 23 years and been a huge part of their explosive growth. Craig’s background also includes 15 years of public accounting.Craig graduated from Indiana University Southeast and served as captain of the basketball team. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-dunaway-3462057Company Link: https://www.penn-station.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What he learned as an executive during a credit card breach.When “Baptism by Fire” accelerated his own developmentWhen a 7th Grade basketball practice turned in a leadership lesson.Why the pandemic created the perfect opportunity for their business to grow.On becoming a “People-First CPA”.How you instill the “whatever it takes” mindset in your team.The question you should ask before starting a franchise.Three keys to running a profitable franchise.A time when being himself literally paid off.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

In a crisis it’s vital that leaders inspire their teams to do their best work. You can unlock their team's wealth of creativity in these moments.When the pressure is on, teams look to their leaders first. So if you're looking for some tips on how to be a great leader during difficult times, you've come to the right place.I host Chris Beresford-Hill, the President and the Chief Creative Officer for Ogilvy in North America, who shares an important strategy to be creative in a crisis.He’s also served in senior leadership positions in other organizations like TBWA, Chiat, DayTBWA and BBDO Worldwide. He’s spent the last 20 years delivering iconic and effective work for brands like Guinness, Mountain Dew, Adidas, McDonalds, Travelers, FedEx, HP, HBO, Foot Locker, Mars and many others.He’s won hundreds of international creative awards, including 52 Lions at Cannes.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisberesfordhill/Company Link: https://www.ogilvy.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What happened when he lost the biggest account of his career.How to consistently go from breakdown to breakthrough.What every leader can fall back on in difficult moments.Why “feeling” is an effective leadership skill.What happened in Middle School that shaped his leadership.The ‘Anti-Bill Belichick” strategy for winning.What every employee can do to boost their creativity.Why you need to share your bad ideas.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Would you pay the ransom if you were hit with ransomware? Leaders and their companies are targets. Cyberthreats are on the rise and many companies have fallen victim. They can actually reflect what our weaknesses are when it comes to leading people and how you react under pressure. For most people, this is a really stressful time but it can also be a great opportunity to see how you handle difficult situations.I host Dan Lohrmann, Field CISO for Presidio, who shares a vital strategy for how to respond to a cyber ransom threat.Presideo is a global digital solutions and services provider delivering software-defined cloud, collaboration and security solutions to customers.Dan started his career at the National Security Agency (NSA), and has over 30 years of professional experience – including Chief Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer roles.He’s also an award winning blogger and global speaker on a wide range of technology and cybersecurity topics. Best selling author of “Cyber Mayday and the Day After Dan: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing and Recovering From Inevitable Business Disruption.” LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/danlohrmann/Company Link: https://www.presidio.com/Link to Dan’s Book: “Cyber Mayday and the Day After Dan: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing and Recovering From Inevitable Business Disruption.” https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Mayday-Day-After-Disruptions/dp/1119835305 What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The story of the turning point of his career.How he accelerated his learning as a writer.A vital cybersecurity tip for leaders.How to be prepared for AI and cyber risks.The first step you should take if you receive a cyber ransom note.The role of cybersecurity for the next five years.What happened with the $28.75M ransom note.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

When you ask for help, it means something about your leadership.To some it may mean you're weak or incompetent. No wonder so many hesitate asking for assistance. Leaders are often under a lot of pressure to succeed and feel like they need to do everything themselves in order to achieve a "perfect outcome" and maintain their status.This perspective leads to burnout and damages team engagement and morale.I host Monica McGurk, CEO of Tropicana Group, who shares why asking for help is vital for leaders and three important ways to do it more effectively.Monica is also a “disruptor”, having worked with some of America’s most iconic brands (Coca-Cola, Kellogg, Tyson) and it's most disruptive startups (Beyond Meat, PivotBio).She’s also an award winning author who got her start in fanfiction, and wife and mom of three (four if you include the dog). LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamcgurkCompany Link: http://www.tropicana.com/Link to Monica’s Books: https://monicamcgurk.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What a swimming pool incident taught her about leadership.How to be a Subject Matter Expert without having all the answers.A prioritization strategy to lead, write, and be with your family.Advice for leaders seeking to leverage AI in their business.How she motivates her team.The activity that restores her energy.What it’s like being an award winning author (and a CEO).-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

You need to pay attention to data privacy in the Age of AI.Your data feeds AI, and if the wrong information goes “in” then the results can be catastrophic for you, your team, and your customers.Ultimately your approach to data privacy can make or break your company.I host IBM Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President, Christina Montgomery, who shares a powerful leadership strategy for data privacy for your team.As Chief Privacy Officer, Christina oversees IBM’s privacy program, compliance and strategy on a global basis, and directs all aspects of IBM’s privacy policies.She also chairs IBM’s AI Ethics Board, a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the governance and decision-making process for AI ethics policies and practices.She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce National AI Advisory Committee, which will advise the President and the National AI Initiative Office on a range of issues related to AI.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-montgomery-8776b1a/Company Link: https://www.ibm.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What a Chief Privacy Officer does and why your company needs one.What industry is on the cutting edge of privacy.Why you need a strategy for AI and data privacy.The most exciting use of AI today and the biggest risks.Christina’s interesting path from English Major to Chief Privacy Officer.Why you’re never truly stuck in your career.The one trait she’d like to instill in every employee.A strategy to make your team more proactive.Her biggest source of inspiration and a difficult time it got her through.A twist in her career that accelerated her growth.An innovative way to celebrate the contributions of your team.Two strategies to build trust with remote teams.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

You can learn a lot about leadership from rock ‘n' roll.There are some leadership lessons best learned from one of THE most iconic forms of music ... Rock 'n' Roll. It's been around for decades and has seen its share of highs and lows. There are a lot of parallels between rock and leading a team, and the connection isn't made nearly enough.I host lead singer of one of my favorite bands, The Collection, David Wimbush. He shares his powerful vision for music while keeping his band engaged and motivated for the long haul. We can all learn a lot from his insights and apply them to our teams in business!The Collection is an indie rock band from North Carolina that’s put out three albums praised by Parade Magazine, American Songwriter. They were also a top ten judges' favorite on NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. They’ve toured hundreds of dates around the country, opening for The Oh Hellos, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Ripe, and Larkin Poe, and have garnered millions of streams across platforms of their songs.The Collection Website - http://www.thecollectionband.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why he’s backpacking in the Himalayas during the holidays.How traveling to 47 states and many countries have informed his songwriting.Why and how he uses his journal in his creative process.What inspired him to start a band.The musician and the revolution from his youth that inspired his music.What happened at a concert that inspired him to bring amazing energy!Where he and his band find their enormous energy night after night.The magic of “spontaneous music”.Why The Collection plays with such joy and energy on stage.The strategy they use to build trust between band members.Three things the band does to maintain strong communication and relationships.How the band uses the enneagram.His vision for the band.David’s journey with mental health.The importance of leaders becoming transparent about their own mental health.The power of apology.What happened on a recent songwriting retreat.How to facilitate your team authentically showing up.Music he’s inspired by right now.The top band he listened to this year.His top 3-5 music festival headliners.Resources:Bright Eyes https://www.thisisbrighteyes.com/Larkin Poe - https://www.larkinpoe.com/ Sammy Rae and the Friends - https://www.sammyrae.com/ Holly Humberstone https://www.hollyhumberstone.com/ Gang of Youths https://www.gangofyouths.com/ mewithoutYou https://mewithoutyou.com/ -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Leaders make mistakes. It's inevitable. But the biggest mistakes are the one that leaders don’t know they are making. This can hold you, and your team, back for years and cost you your team, customers, and even your job or business.I host President, U.S. of OLIVER, Kristi VandenBosch, who shares the catastrophic mistake too many leaders make and an essential strategy to avoid it.Kristi’s also served in senior leader roles at Revlon, Accenture Song, Publicis, and others. She’s a frequent conference speaker on agency in-housing and outsourcing strategies, and the influence of emerging technology on consumer behavior and organizational design.OLIVER’s focus is building the best teams in the world, for the world's best brands. They are the unrivaled experts in designing and operating in-house agencies. OLIVER's North America team was named to ADWEEK's Fastest Growing Agencies in 2020, 2021, and 2022.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristivandenbosch/Company Link: http://www.oliver.agency/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The worst leadership advice she’s heard.Why leaders should “sweat the small stuff”.What it’s like being an executive at top global brands.Advice for leaders who don’t reflect the diversity of their teams.Why she often presents aspiring to leadership role as a “cautionary tale” first.Should organizations adapt to the leader or should the leader adapt to the team?The importance of “merchandising” yourself.How you help team leaders identify and leverage their strengths.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

You don't have to go it alone, and no doubt results will be better if you don't. All leaders need a coach. It’s one of the fastest and most reliable ways to grow your leadership and business. It’s also shown to be one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your business. For too long coaching has mainly been viewed as a way to improve your “soft skills”, but this misses the many other ways it positively impacts the bottom line like employee retention, customer service, and sales.I host CEO of EZRA Coaching, Nick Goldberg and LHH President, John Morgan who share three surprising reasons why coaching is one of THE best investments your company can make. Nick Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of EZRA Coaching and is on a mission to democratize access to professional coaching, which historically has been confined to the C-suite, but can be transformational for people no matter where they are in their careers.John Morgan is the President of LHH’s Career Mobility and Learning & Development businesses. John has a long tenure in people management, and has helped leaders navigate a changing world of work and tough economic challenges for over two decades.LinkedIn Profile Nick Goldberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldbergnick/ John Morgan https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-morgan-lhh Company Links: https://helloezra.com/ & https://www.lhh.com/us/en/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The surprising story behind EZRA’s first customer.What happened when Nick took his entire organization to Portugal and invited customers too.Why every leader should consider writing more hand-written” thank-you” notes.A strategy to track coaching results while maintaining trust and confidentiality.The biggest difference between coaching and the business of coaching.The best coaching insight they’ve each received.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Many talk about AI, but where's the honest conversation around what it means for your business?Is it something you should be worried about? Or is it something that can help you take your business to the next levelAI is changing the world as we know it. But many leaders are still confused about what it is and what it can do for them. You can leverage the best of AI for your business and career right now.I host Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Stats Perform, Nancy Hensley, who shares a powerful strategy to use AI to accelerate your business results.Stats Perform is the market-leading sports technology company across media and tech, betting, and team performance.Nancy’s had a 20-year career in big tech at IBM and Former Chief Digital Officer (which includes IBM Data and AI). LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhensley/Company Link: https://www.statsperform.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why having better data helps you win in sports and in business.How Croatia used data science to outperform in the World Cup.How working at McDonald’s prepared her to become an IBM executive.Using AI for “natural language generation”.How AI accelerates human contribution.Why she’s become a passionate advocate for women in tech and sports.What she did to balance life as a single mom and her role as an executive.How to stay true to yourself as a leader.One tool she uses to curate news and keep up with key leaders.Her personal playbook for pitching big ideas to the C-suite.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Hungover leaders waste time, productivity, and performance.It's no secret that you're not at your best when you've had a late night. If you're like most people, then you've had at least one experience where you've had to lead a meeting while being hungover. Your meeting, team, and customers suffer. When this happens regularly, you can damage your reputation and results.Being hungover is bad for leaders and teams because you can never really make up for lost time and productivity.I host Billy Paretti, CEO at CleanCo, who shares how to approach business dinners and events in a healthier way.He's a marketing and brand management executive for luxury and premium brands having served as Chief Marketing Officer of Belvedere Vodka at Moët Hennessy, LVMH, David Yurman, and Prada.CleanCo is a non-alcoholic spirits company. CleanCo says that that the average person spends 252 hours a year hungover and their mission is to help customers get that time back.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyparetti/Company Link: https://clean.co/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The reality TV star who founded the company based on a moment at a Royal party.Why clean cocktails are helpful for business leaders.His favorite “clean” cocktail.The importance of having leadership agility.When to stick to your vision and when to flex.A time Billy had an unexpected twist in his career and how it helped accelerate his career.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Leaders who don’t define success for their team set them up for failure.Too often defining success gets over complicated with too many metrics, or it goes to the other extreme with unclear goals. I host Marc Marchant, CEO of LS3P, who has an incredible way of defining the pinnacle of success that gave me a chill as soon as I heard it. No doubt it will transform your leadership perspective.LS3P is an architecture, interiors, and planning firm headquartered in Charleston, SC, founded in 1963, with eleven offices acrosss the Southeast.He has 23 year tenure at the company and focuses on advancing LS3P’s vision and strategic initiatives, building relationships, and cultivating a culture of collaborative engagement. LS3P is deeply committed to the communities in which it serves, and has been honored with over 580 design awards in diverse practice areas.  LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-marchant-40a9b817/ Company Link: www.ls3p.comWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:What he learned about leadership from first job.A strategy to encourage yourself and others.The advice he’d give his younger self today.How to foster innovation and lead your industry.The worst leadership advice he’s heard.The one trait you wish you could instill in every employee. When an employee has a big idea, his advice on how they should communicate it to the C-suite.A failure that led to his rapid growth or success.How he defines the pinnacle of success.Three success strategies that all employees need to understand.Quotes:"Empowerment equals delegation plus trust.""Value is what you contribute, not what you promise."-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Rock Stars can teach you a lot about leadership vision.To inspire your audience (customers), you must have an inspired band! So it’s crucial you have a compelling vision that others want to follow.I host the lead singer from one of my favorite bands, Zach Lupetin from Dustbowl Revival. He shares his hard-earned leadership lessons from the road and the music industry that you can also use to lead your team. He also shares his vision for his music and podcast and how he navigates the challenges.Zach is a songwriter, playwright, podcaster, and the founding member of folk-rock adventurers Dustbowl Revival. Since coming together via a hopeful California Craigslist ad, Dustbowl has played in over ten countries and produced seven beloved albums. The group's latest, “Is It You, Is It Me,” appeared in the top 20 of the alternative sales charts and enjoyed features in Rolling Stone and Billboard. A new EP “Set Me Free” dropped in 2022.He  began his music discovery podcast The Show On The Road in 2018. The show aims to introduce incredible artists to new audiences, and focuses on giving fans a sense of what it's really like to tour the world and play music 200 + days a year. 125 episodes strong, the podcast has been downloaded nearly 1 million times. In 2022, Lupetin launched his first radio show The Sway Out West Radio Hour on 88.5FM the SoCal Sound in LA on Saturday mornings where he showcases his favorite songwriters each week.Website:Dustbowl Revival http://www.dustbowlrevival.com/ Show on the Road podcast https://www.theshowontheroad.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The true magic of interviewing a band on podcast.Zach’s biggest joy.The importance of becoming a curator of what you love, or having someone who does this for you.Zach's mission to save music.The Dustbowl Revival song I love to sing with my daughter.The real economics behind leading a band.How to get your favorite band to come to your town.How bands make their decisions on where they tour.What it’s like selling out and recording at the Troubadour in LA.Zach’s journey from advertising to band leader.Why Zach started Dustbowl Revival with an eight-piece band.Why the “big sound is always worth it”.The power of a strong vision in music.What you learn about leadership from a rock band.How a band can effectively recover from turnover.The power of having two lead singers.How music streaming has changed the world for bands.How to really help your favorite band.How his podcast has impacted his band.His top 5 headliners for hi-dream music festivals. Where to get your starter dose of Dustbowl Revival.Resources:Larkin Poe - https://www.larkinpoe.com/Sammy Rae and the Friends - https://www.sammyrae.com/Patio Club https://www.patioclubmusic.com/ Videos from youtube http://www.dustbowlrevival.com/video -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Tired of feeling like you're working hard but not getting anywhere? I've definitely had moments like that too when I was stuck in a rut.Here are the five work hacks you can use to boost your productivity, focus, and motivation. These are the ones that I've found most useful to accelerate my progress and gain better work-life balance this year. Many of my own clients have benefited too!If you're ready to make a change and transform your performance in 2023, these five work hacks could be exactly what you need. Message and connect with me directly on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Without a strong leadership vision, you doom your team and company to a meaningless and meandering path.  The consequence is little impact, a transactional employee-manager relationship, and elevated turnover. This damages sales and ultimately the bottomline.I host Ludovic du Plessis, CEO and President of Champagne Telmont, part of the Remy Cointreau Group. He shares the key to strengthening your leadership vision and sharing it with the world to drive innovation and growth.Telmont is a century-old Champagne House. Founded in 1912 in Damery and Ludovic’s vision is now leading the green revolution for the champagne industry.Ludovic has dedicated his career to luxury wines and spirits for over twenty years, spending 10 years at Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon, Ludovic joined LOUIS XIII Cognac until he identified Champagne Telmont.He made Telmont’s introduction to the Rémy Cointreau group which shares the same values as Telmont: Time, Terroir (tear-WA), People. Rémy Cointreau, welcoming the initiative, purchased a majority share in Telmont champagne in October 2020.Ludovic is passionate about protecting Telmont’s master craftsmanship and sustainability, focusing on organic agriculture at a time when only 4% of champagne vineyards are certified for organic production. Through this passion, the brand created the initiative Au Nom de la Terre, “In the Name of Mother Nature”, pushing the limits in champagne in order to reduce carbon footprint.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/ludovic-du-plessis-50aa542/Company Link: https://champagne-telmont.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The surprising moment when he fell in love with wine and champagne.The important lesson he learned from the “Pope of Champagne” at Dom Perignon. Master storytelling secrets from the wine industry.The day a bicycle ride from Paris resulted in the greatest opportunity of his career.What’s it like having Leonardo di Caprio as an investor.The importance of leading the champagne green revolution.The best time to drink champagne.His top champagne and wine recommendations for any business dinner.Why he looks to Serena Williams when he needs a dose of motivation.Champagne and Wines for the Ultimate Five-Course MealChampagne #1: Telmont Réserve BrutChampagne #2: Telmont Blanc de BlancsRed Wine #1 - Château Smith Haut LafitteRed Wine #2 - Château AngelusDessert - Passion fruit soufflé with carrot ice by Chef Akrame Benallal with LOUIS XIII Cognac-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Your team may be struggling with mental health, and you don’t even know it.It’s so easy for leaders to take their team’s mental health for granted. Companies often emphasize safety and physical health but don’t address mental health, which is equally as important.  According to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults experience a mental health condition in a given year. That means if you have more than 5 people working for you, at least one of them is struggling with some form of mental illness.I host CEO, Kurt Hooks, of Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, who shares how to tell if your team is struggling with mental health, and the first step you should take.He leads the largest adult, acute-care, community-based facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Kurt has worked in crisis and acute healthcare and behavioral health for 22 years as a clinician, clinical supervisor, entrepreneur, and operator. He introduced several innovative programs to address mental health, addiction, and jail diversion. He has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Old Dominion University; Master’s Degrees in Public Health and Professional Counseling, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-hooks-ph-d-mph-lpc-9780a214/Company Link: https://vbpcweb.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What leaders need to understand about addiction and mental health now.What to do if you suspect an employee has a drug problem.The story of how he learned to cope with the intensity of the job.Where do you draw the line for getting involved with your team’s personal problems.The most meaningful moment of Kurt's career.What the best are doing to address the impact of the Pandemic on the world of Behavioral Health.How you can create a culture of trust.The personal experience that fuels the motivation for his work.The one trait he wishes he could instill in every employee.The exercise that alleviates his stress.Resources:Atomic Habits, James ClearEssentialism, Greg McKeownUpstream, Dan Heath-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Your customers and teams don't leave when they're fans.This is much easier said than done but the bigger risk though is when your customers and teams become fans of your competition.  As a leader it’s important to become proactive in building this vital fan connection.I host the COO of Playfly Sports, Craig Sloan, who shares how you can leverage emerging tools and data to increase customer and employee loyalty.Playfly Sports is the emerging leader in sports marketing, media, and technology. By connecting more than 2,000 brand partners with approximately 83% of all U.S. sports fans across the professional, college, high school sports, and esports arenas, Playfly is delivering scalable data-oriented marketing and media solutions at the local, regional and national level.Craig has worked for over two decades in the Fox sports structure, building out a boutique business offering in Home Team Sports, the former Impression Sports & Entertainment, Fox Sports College Properties.He was appointed COO of the now two-year-old Playfly Sports last Fall with a proven history of helping create businesses that defragment the sports industry.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-sloan-176a9a7/Company Link: https://playfly.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The secret ingredient for a great media company.What the sports media industry can teach leaders about connecting with employees.The massive shift with “appointment based” TV and how sports is uniquely positioned.Why podcasting has such explosive growth.Three powerful insights for how generational differences engage with content.The power of using data to drive decision making and investments.What he’s learned from the greatest mentors in his career.The one thing that really drives brand interest.Are Slack channels the new company social media?What you need to do first if your vision is wrong.Why it’s vital to recognize the difference between leading and managing.What he’s doing to make sure bring employees back to the office is a “homerun”.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

You aren’t getting the most from your team. They know it, HR knows, and you know it. Most organizations focus on engagement, motivation, and productivity, but they miss a vital aspect… the full collective intelligence of their teams. Innovation doesn't happen in silos, you must bring them together.If not, you end up with a potential team of all stars, but you rarely deliver “championship” innovation. I host Senior Vice President and Head of IBM Cloud Platform, Howard Boville who shares a strategy so you can harness the full collective intelligence of your teams and take their innovation and performance to the next level.Howard leads the global cloud business and develops market-leading capabilities to drive digital transformation for enterprises, especially in highly regulated industries.He has nearly 25 years of experience working as a business technologist across sales, marketing, product development, engineering, operations and contracts. This includes serving as CTO at Bank of America. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardboville/Company Link: https://ibm.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The big opportunity for leaders in “The Cloud”.Case study for how the cloud sparked “Fast Fashion”.When a risk truly paid off, and the lesson he learned.The danger of making your job your primary identity.Why ego is not your amigo.Why the higher you rise in your career, the more empathetic you must become.What happened when there were 40 million cyber attacks at The Masters golf tournament.A strategy to leverage the collective intelligence of any team.Three things a leader can do to rejuvenate after work.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

How much are you paying attention to cultural differences in your business?Leaders fail when they assume that business “here” is the same as business “there”. Things are different across regions and understanding these and making the right moves can make all the difference in your leadership and business.I host Luciano Parola, EVP & Chief Information Officer of Cirion Technologies, who shares two vital strategies that every leaders should use when doing business in South America. These strategies are so helpful that you’ll also find them useful in other regions as well.He has a passion for technology and how it impacts businesses and our lives.He considers himself a business leader that uses technology as a tool to improve business results.Cirion is headquartered in Miama, FL, and is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of fiber network, connectivity, colocation, cloud infrastructure, and communication and collaboration solutions with the purpose of furthering Latin America’s progress through technology. Cirion serves over 6,400 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses.  LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianoparola/Company Link: https://www.ciriontechnologies.com/en/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What leaders need to most understand about doing business in South America.Three effective strategies to lead in a country with hyperinflation (48.4 per cent inflation in 2021 and 64 per cent year-on-year in 2022).A big blessing from the Pandemic.A strategy to lead a remote team.The hack he uses to maintain work-life balance.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Artificial Intelligence must become an important part of your leadership strategy. It’s rapidly changing leadership as we know it, yet too many leaders and their businesses are behind the curve. AI represents enormous opportunities for every organization plus potential dangers that many miss.  It must be addressed in your company vision and a consideration for the future of your career.I host Manoj Saxena, Executive Chairman of the Responsible AI Institute, a non-profit he founded six years ago to advance certification of Trustworthy and Ethical AI.  He shares four critical questions every leader can use to immediately harness the power of AI.He is also Chairman of CognitiveScale, a venture-backed software company focused on AI Engineering for regulated industries.Also Manoj served as Chairman of the board of the US Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio for six years. Previously, he served as the first General Manager of IBM Watson, where his team built the first cognitive systems. Prior to IBM, Saxena was the founder and CEO of two venture-backed software companies which were acquired within a five-year span by Commerce One and by IBM.He’s Director of the Saxena Family Foundation and a Lecturer at University of Texas Austin where he teaches a course on Design of Ethical Artificial Intelligence systems. LinkedIn Profile http://linkedin.com/in/manojsaxenaCompany Link: https://www.responsible.ai/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why we are the first generation that will live forever.Why your “digital exhaust” matters.Four questions about artificial intelligence that every leader should answer.The most exciting development in artificial intelligence now.The two biggest dangers existing in AI today.What Manoj learned climbing up telephone poles early in his career.Manoj’s wake-up call when he sold his first company.How you discover your purpose in life.What he learned when he was given the keys to IBM’s crown jewel “Watson”.Why Manoj considers car racing “meditation in motion”.Resources:Bending the Knowledge Curve with IBM Watson: Manoj Saxena at TEDxMillRiverhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI-K_KmUSbQ Courage to fail: Manoj Saxena at TEDxSanJoseCA 2012https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-ew83Po8RE Saxena Racinghttp://saxenaracing.com/ Quotes:“Do good, have fun, and make a lot of money but never get that sequence confused."-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Real leadership starts from within. Are you leading based on someone else's playbook? A lot of people believe that leadership is something that you learn from books or just pick up from other people. While these can be helpful, you may be leaving your best, authentic leadership potential on the sidelines.It’s vitally important to realize that leadership comes from within and must be unleashed.I host Dave Broering, President of Integrated Logistics Solutions at NFI. He leads the Freight Brokerage, Intermodal, Global Freight Forwarding, and 4PL services. He shares a strategy you can use to immediately unlock your authentic leadership.With his team, he has fostered rapid growth across all four business units via both organic growth and acquisition. NFI is one of the largest privately held 3PL’s in the US, focusing on warehousing services, dedicated trucking, drayage and transloading services along with the Integrated Logistics services to the market.He's spent his entire professional career of 25 years in the logistics industry. He's developed an expertise in creating fast-growing and efficient operations focused on world class account management and execution of services.Dave began his career in logistics with American Backhaulers, a privately held 3PL that was subsequently acquired by CH Robinson just two years into his career. In staying on with CH Robinson for 12 more years, Dave found a blend of technological focus and operational execution as a key to success inside this large publicly held 3PL. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-broering-98299b5/Company Link: https://www.nfiindustries.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Dave’s unlikely career path to the logistics industry.Dave’s favorite dog breed.How to be at the right place at the right time.Three things that are the core of Dave’s leadership. A parable he lives by.How he prioritizes.The “apprenticeship model” for learning leadership.Why a golf scorecard is the perfect leadership metaphor.Why he started a mentorship program for his company.The rules for mentoring within his company.Why your authentic leadership style matters.Why he journals.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Don't let industry disruptions ruin your business. Seize the opportunity.Fast, rapid change requires a different set of leadership skills. At the very foundation is handling the stress of accelerated change and equipping your team to “seize the day” in the midst of chaos.I host Kathryn Guarini, IBM’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). She shares her positive strategy to leading in times of accelerated change. IBM has successfully navigated change and evolved over 111 years, and who better to share advice than their CIO.Kathryn has a Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford University and holds more than 65 U.S. patents. She leads a global team of nearly 12,000 employees whose mission is to create a productive environment for IBM’s 250,000+ employees worldwide and to deliver the future of IT.She is the author of the mother-of-invention.net blog about leadership, science, and innovation. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-guarini/Company Link: https://www.ibm.com/Blog: Mother of Invention https://mother-of-invention.net/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The moment she knew she wanted to be CIO.A mistake leaders make when they are also a SME.How you become a top innovator.What parenting taught her about leadership.Advice to all under-represented groups who like to get to the C-Suite.A tip for challenging the status quo.Two strategies you can use to inspire creativity in your team.How you perform a root-cause analysis in minutes.A powerful way to communicate your idea to the C-Suite.Why your project needs a pre-mortem.The best way to learn from your mistakes.What she learned taking time off to find balance and help her family.A question that helps you identify what you really want in your career.Why it’s risky to let your boss decide your career.The main thing Kathryn learned from starting a blog.The key for creating a true “Learning Organization”.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Some leaders are predicting the future.You can anticipate disruptions and seize new opportunities with information that’s already available. Your competition has access to it too and the big difference comes down to the decisions you make from it.I host Ajit Sivadasan, Lenovo’s President and Global Head of DTC (2C to 2B) who shares the top 3 macro trends he’s using to create a leadership advantage.He is the founding executive of Lenovo's global online strategy, starting in 2006 across it's b2c and b2b businesses. Over the last 15+ years, Ajit's led a global team that has helped craft and drive Lenovo's global online sales from 5 countries to 35+ countries and lenovo.com's footprint into 90+ countries. During this period, revenue and profits have grown by over 15X and units by over 15X in B2C. He’s also served in leadership roles at Gateway and Deloitte.Lenovo is a $70B, 75,000 employee company that’s built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into key growth areas including server, storage, mobile, solutions and services.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajitsivadasanCompany Link: https://www.lenovo.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why leaders should use macro trends to guide their decisions.What Ajit learned from Peter Drucker.Why macro trends help you make great hiring decisions. A time that data decision making paid off.A hack to get buy-in on your big idea.When facing adversity created a big opportunity. Three success strategies for every employee.The LinkedIn posting strategy he uses to test his ideas. -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Is your team making your vision a reality? Are they getting there fast enough?It is essential to have a leadership vision, AND you need to create the team to get there. This is where many inspiring visions fail. I host Matt Cooper, CEO of Skillshare, who shares how leaders are tapping into new strategies to leverage the best talent around the world to accelerate their leadership vision and make them a reality.Since joining in November 2016, he’s led the company to significant growth of both sales and subscribers. Skillshare has more than 800,000 paying subscribers today.He brings the perfect balance of operational excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit to his role and has led a number of strategic initiatives surrounding employee experience and compensation including equity grant transparency and a no negotiation salary policy - two policies that have earned him recognition as a top leader. He’s also served as CEO of Visually and held senior leadership roles at Upwork and ScribbleLive. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooperm/Company Link: https://www.skillshare.com/en/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:A big leadership lesson that helps him remain curious and humble.How to tell if your team is giving you honest feedback.A strategy for giving and receiving hard feedback.A time an executive coach helped him.The biggest problem with Glassdoor reviews.The tool every leader can use to build their own “Skunkworks”.What he learned about delegation as executive at Odesk (now Upwork).How every company can innovate (even when you don’t meet in person).Two kinds of leadership and why you need both.How to tell if your team needs remote or in-person leadership training.Matt’s No B.S. policy for Stock Option Grants.Why Skillshare NEVER negotiates salaries.Two leaders that have impacted his career the most.The new “beanie babies” model that can be applied to any business.Resources:The Skillshare No B.S. Guide to Startup Stock Option Grants by Matt Cooper,  equity grant transparency  The Skillshare Why we have a no salary negotiation policy by Michael Karnjanaprakorn no negotiation salary policy The First 90 Days - Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded, Michael D Watkins-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

When you lose perspective, you lose your team. This common mistake decreases morale and increases turnover. The long-term results can be catastrophic.There’s a real art to pushing your team without going too far and many leaders never learn how to strike the balance. Yes, achieving their goals is important, but if they burn out, along with damaged health and a broken family life then you’re not really winning!I host HP President of Federal and Head of US Public Sector, Todd Gustafson, who shares why great leaders keep perspective on life and work, and you should too! He tells the powerful story of how he learned this from his father, and you’ll never forget it.Every leader needs perspective in life and this episode delivers!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddgustafsonhp/Company Link: https://www.hp.com/us-en/solutions/government-it-solutions.htmlWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:The Supreme Court Justice he met after a treacherous night of sailing.A big lesson from his first job as a sales person.The single most important event of his childhood.What vital leadership skill he learned from scouting.How you avoid “silo culture”.Why he believes in the value of mentorship.The strategy he relies upon to mentor 8-10 mentees.The leadership advice that Meg Whitman gave him.The “eye opening” mentorship moment from his father. A leader you need to know.Resources:Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Boat-Americans-Berlin-Olympics-ebook/dp/B00AEBETU2 -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Don’t flinch in your big leadership moment. Your crucible moment is when everything you know and everything you are is put to the test. The future of your organization, your team, or even career is uncertain. You can learn to thrive during this tough time and be transformed into something even stronger.I host Steve Colburn, Chief Operating Officer at Assemblers Incorporated, who has 30 years of experience in multi-industry operations. He shares his crucible leadership moment and the strategy he used to thrive.If you’re not familiar with Assemblers Incorporated, they are the largest merchandise assembly company in the US focused on providing commercial and residential product assembly and delivery services to clients. They fill this unique niche because assembled grills, mowers, patio furniture and so on sold better than their non-assembled counterparts.LinkedIn Profile linkedin.com/in/scolburn/Company Link: https://www.assemblersinc.net/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What makes working at Assemblers Incorporated so special.The crucible leadership moment in his career.The tool every leader should have in their tool kit.How you get helpful feedback from your team in minutes.What you should do after every staff meeting to help your team.Where to look for good mentors.Why you should become a better coach for your employees.The unexpected twist that accelerated his growth.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Your personal tone and demeanor can work against you. Too often leaders focus on perfecting their message but completely miss the attention that is essential for how it’s being delivered and heard.If you’re not focused on how you’re “coming across”, then you’re weakening your message.Worse, this disconnection causes confusion, disengagement, and pessimism throughout the organization.It’s vital that leaders harness the power of optimism to convey a message of possibility and opportunity in the face of adversity to keep their team aligned and driving to their goal.President & CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, Pablo Di Si, shares the power of optimism and why it’s a vital leadership choice we must ALL make every day.Pablo leads all Volkswagen operations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. He also leads U.S. operations for Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and VW Credit Inc. and oversees manufacturing, engineering, research and testing, purchasing, and distribution across the U.S.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-di-si/Company Link: https://www.vw.com/en.htmlWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:How becoming a collegiate athlete shaped his leadership approach.His biggest leadership lesson from playing soccer.A strategy he’s using to unify his global team.The inspiring transformation he’s planning for Volkswagen Group of America.The legacy he hopes to leave behind.Why leaders should foster optimism in their team.Essential advice for leaders who want to communicate their ideas to C-Suite. A failure in his career that accelerated his growth.Three success strategies for every employee. What it's like being the first Latin American CEO of the Volkswagen Group of America.Quotes:“Innovation, creativity and optimism are critical for success, and it’s the CEO’s job to nourish and drive these in the teams.” “Fight for Your Ideas”-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Getting frustrated because your team doesn't care?You're finding too many errors in their work, slow response times, and missed deadline with no explanation. I once hired someone with amazing credentials. They were highly recommended by multiple leaders that I still trust today. They nailed the interview and their brilliance and potential were so obvious to me that I knew I needed this person on my team.The nuance was that they worked remotely in a couple time zones away. I quickly started noticed issues ..They ended up getting fired, but it was a long difficult process. Took so much longer than it should have."Caring" is impossible to hire for and it's even harder to fire for. Caring is something you must instill.When your team cares, they go the extra mile and takes care of the details...without you having to ask.If I'd been able to instill "care" who knows how far that person may have risen in the organization?In this episode, you'll discover three strategies to get your employees to care and increase their loyalty and commitment. -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Did you know that the most important leadership skill also happens to be the one that leaders shun the most? It’s unfortunate that so many leaders avoid it because it increases your success in any job, field, or economy. I host CEO, Ryan Northington, of Simplus who shares why leaders must develop this skill and how you can do it quickly.Ryan Northington is CEO of Simplus, the North America and ANZ Salesforce arm of Infosys that’s the leader in quote-to-cash transformation. He's previously served in a leadership capacity at several other companies including Accenture.In this current role he’s focused on growth and balancing working from home with young children while leading a global organization.-----This episode is brought to you by, Simplus.Have you purchased Salesforce, but you want strategic guidance on how to best implement it? Do you need to combine several orgs after an acquisition? Does the sales team need training to use it effectively? Simplus, a leading Salesforce partner, can help you do all that and more. Simplus can solve any problem, fix any issue, and optimize any business using Salesforce. Thousands of happy clients are available upon request. Get ready to simplify your Salesforce journey, and call Simplus today at 833-SIMPLUS, that's 833-s-i-m-p-l-u-s or visit https://simplus.com -----Ryan’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryannorthington/ Simplus Website: https://www.simplus.com/ -----What You’ll Discover in this Episode:How to tell if you’re leadership material.What happened when he was in a burning building.Two powerful strategies to lead a remote workforce.The one trait that he’d like to instill in every employee.How asking one question helps you lead your team.The moment the worst part of his job became his favorite.His two favorite books for leaders.Resources:The Kick Six (Still breaks my heart every time I watch this) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQC15dPArAc Getting to Yes, Roger Fisher and Robert Ury https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without-ebook/dp/B0051SDM5Q Selling the Wheel, Jeff Cox https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Wheel-Choosing-Company-Customers/dp/0684856018 -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Delivering great results doesn't mean that you’re a great leader, especially if you’re doing too much of the work yourself. So how can you tell?Answering this question is vital for your own leadership development and growth, but it can be a difficult one to consider.I host Sean Burke, COO of Prometric, where he shares one powerful way to tell if you’re a great leader. He leads a team of 2,000 employees and built and sold 7 companies. He uses this one question to evaluate himself and the hundreds of teams he led.Prometric is a leading provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions to many of the world’s most recognized licensing and certification organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies. For over 30 years, they've supported more than 25 million exam hours at their testing locations in more than 180 countries around the world.He also posts stories daily on LinkedIn relating to leadership, sales, and culture. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhburke/Company Link: https://www.prometric.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:​How do you know if you hired a great leader?The important difference between a push vs pull leader, and why you need both.The kind of leaders that should never be interviewed.The weakness of job interviews and what you should do instead.How three kinds of turnover can increase or stunt your success.When firing an entire team turned into a huge party and everyone became life-long friends.The Sir Richard Branson mantra that inspires him to write.The App that tracks your thought leadership.How you should deliver bad news.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Your employees can’t follow your leadership if you’re missing this essential ingredient. Your business becomes directionless, loses key talent, and gets overwhelmed by disengagement. And, you can forget ever cracking the “Best to Work For” list.That’s where my interview today with Sam D’Arc, who is COO at Zeigler Automotive Group, comes in.  He shares his personal story of how a compelling leadership vision transformed his career and how you can create and leverage one to accelerate the results of your business.He has over 30 years of service in the automotive industry and become a trusted leader focused on Auto Dealer Operations, creating synergies, competition, and relationships of trust between F&I, Sales, and Service departments.The Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest, privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 78 franchises across 35 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.The organization also owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands.Sam is also host of the Driving Vision Podcast.https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdarc/ https://www.zeigler.com/ https://www.drivingvisionpodcast.com What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What compelled him to make a big career change during the Pandemic.What Sam learned from starting a podcast.Advice for leaders who are looking for vision.How he quickly learned to speak fluent Russian while living in Ukraine.When big leadership visions are used for evil.What JFK said about having a leadership vision.His most memorable moment on his podcast.Debunking myths around work-life balance.What he learned from Michigan State Basketball Coach, Tom Izzo, on his podcast.How you get your team to buy in on customer service.What Tony Robbins said about not having resources vs not being resourceful.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Do you have the right mentor for your career and business? A great mentor can accelerate your success and save you a lot of frustration; yet, most leaders I talk to aren’t really satisfied with the mentors they have in their life. Regardless if you’ve outgrown the mentors you have or you don’t have one at all, you can benefit from my interview with Chairperson of three companies and host of the Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast, Adam Mendler.Adam shares a powerful strategy to find the right mentor and also how you can be a great mentor to others.Adam Mendler is the CEO of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and oversees ventures across a wide variety of industries: Beverly Hills Chairs, the leading seller of refurbished Herman Miller Aeron chairs in the country; Custom Tobacco, a one-of-a-kind e-commerce platform where customers can create fully customized, private-label cigars in real-time; and Veloz Solutions, a technology consulting and software development practice. Adam is also a nationally acclaimed thought leader, writer and speaker on topics including leadership, entrepreneurship and management. Adam is the creator and host of the podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, where each week he goes one on one with one of the most successful people in the country on how they got to the top and how listeners can too.Adam’s LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammendler/Thirty Mentor Mentors Podcast - https://www.adammendler.com/thirty-minute-mentors-episodes Beverly Hills Chairs - https://www.beverlyhillschairs.com/ Custom Tobacco - https://www.customtobacco.com/ Veloz Solutions - https://www.veloz-solutions.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode:A strategy to always remember the most important things in life.The important role that mentors played in his career and inspiring his podcast.Mentors versus “mini-mentors” and why you need both.The life-changing advice he received from the President of the University of Southern California.What a high school internship taught him about great mentors.What all great mentors have in common.The first step for starting a podcast.His favorite podcast questions.The secret to getting great guests on his show, Thirty Minute Mentors.What we both learned from interviewing Legendary Honeywell CEO, David Cote.A memorable moment from his interview with Tripp Hawkins, the founder of Electronic Arts.Resources:Thirty Minute Mentors Interview on David Cote https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-85-former-honeywell-ceo-david-cote/id1494527866?i=1000532956491 Lead the Team interview with David Cote https://www.benfanning.com/david-cote/ Thirty Minute Mentors interview with Tripp Hawkins https://www.adammendler.com/thirty-minute-mentors-episodes/electronic-arts-founder-trip-hawkins Thirty Minute Mentors interview with Joe Maddon https://www.adammendler.com/thirty-minute-mentors-episodes/joe-maddon -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Your team is unmotivated, disengaged, and burning out. You're noticing them showing up late to meetings and taking more time off...without fully having a plan for their responsibilities while they're out of the office. They are getting distracted by kid's soccer practice, grocery shopping, recruiters...leaders at other companies!It's beginning to damage business results...less proactive/more reactive behavior,  no sense of urgency, and leaving details unfinished. You need a way to rally the troops! The reality is that you can't be everywhere at one time. so you need a simple strategy to rally your troops when you're not there.Rally means to "come together to keep fighting". Who is doing the rallying when you're not there?  The default become Social Media, which is rarely a motivator for what you're trying to get down inside your company.That's like depending on a LinkedIn and Instagram algorithm to motivate your team.Check out this episode today, where you'll discover three simple strategies to rally your troops when you can't be there in person.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Does your team collaborate effectively when you're not there? Sure they probably work together when leading the meeting, but what happens when you're on an extended business trip or vacation. Do you trust that they will pull together in a crisis, swiftly address a customer issue, or reply to a senior level request?When your team works has SYNERGY, it makes them more effective and makes your job easier! In this episode, you’ll discover the greatest team collaboration hack of all time that helps you and your team work better together.I host a dynamic and engaging interview with Keith Fulton, Senior Vice President and CIO of the Account Processing and Fintech division of Fiserv. Prior to that he was Chief Technology Officer at ADP and held senior level positions at MoneyGram International, Tier Technologies, and ChoicePay.Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) is a leading global technology provider serving the financial services industry, driving innovation in payments, processing services, risk and compliance, customer and channel management, and business insights and optimization. They have around 44,000 employees and $17 Billion in sales.He’s also a Finalist for the ORBIE award of CIO of the Year in Georgia,  a graduate of Rice University, and loves being a father to his 11 year old son, and is his biggest fan.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-fulton-5b23251/Company Link: https://www.fiserv.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:A powerful way to get teams to work together.The “swim lane” versus “swimming pool” leadership mindset.The one staff meeting action that guarantees success.How to generate weekly positivity at work.The career advantage of delivering a “steady trickle of pleasant surprises’.How you can measure your team’s intensity.A hack to help you quantify and achieve success.The work-life balance strategy Keith uses to accomplish more at work and spend time with his family.The catastrophic impact of confusing effort with results.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

You're missing out on the most powerful way to communicate your leadership message, and your company is wasting thousands of dollars trying to build its brand and reach your customers. You and your team are putting in the time and effort and could be leveraging THE tool to effectively work smarter, not harder.-----Podcasting isn't just for sports, comedians, star trek fans, and personal development personalities (Joe Rogan/Tim Ferris). In fact I had a conversation literally last week where an executive shared his company generated $500,000 in sales from one podcast they launched! They aren't a tech or media company. They are an old-school legal company.  That's right....  Business podcasts make a profitable impact for both new and old-school companies.Now is THE time for companies to start one. It’s the boom time for business podcasting, and companies are getting enormous results.Podcasting will be a $4 billion industry in two years (PWC). Here are four reasons why your company needs a business podcast now ...1. Your customers, employees,and suppliers are already listening. - Each week, more Americans listen to podcasts than have Netflix accounts.- One-third of the American Population listens to podcasts regularly.- 51% of monthly podcast listeners have a full-time job while 25% have a college degree.2. It's the best way to sell. - Podcast ads are the most recalled type of ad, with 86% of respondents saying they remember seeing or hearing an ad. (Super Listeners 2021 report)- About 62% of listeners consider new products and services from hearing about them through podcast advertising.- And 80% listen to most of a podcast episode without skipping ads. 3. Inspire them where they already are. - 59% of people tune into a podcast while doing something else simultaneously. It's the only media that they can multi-task and consume.- 79% of people in the USA listen to a podcast from their smartphones. THEY DON'T HAVE TO BE IN FRONT OF THEIR COMPUTERS OR EVEN LOOKING AT THEIR PHONE TO ABSORB YOUR MESSAGE.4. Join the "Great Podcast Acceleration" and stake your claim.- Podcast awareness is accelerating,- In 2006 only 20% of the American population was aware of podcasts. Now 16 years later the number has reached to 78%.(Sources: Statista, Edison Research, The podcast host.)-----This is your best sales, marketing, and employee retention investment of the year and at a bare minimum you need a strategy for business podcasting...even if you don't formally launch one right now. You can use this post to kick start the conversation around podcasting inside your company, AND ...We'll walk you through our 5-step Podcast framework and share with you what kind of results you can expect.Just message me directly, and we'll set up a 15-minute conversation.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

What's the most important element of leadership? If you haven't answered this question for yourself it's too easy to get distracted. Leaders are the busiest people on the planet, and it's not realistic to chase every new leadership theory out there.Instead prioritize developing the one that will get you the furthest in your leadership journey and drive your success.You can’t be a great leader if you don’t have perspective. Being able to look at things from different points of view from your employees, customers, and even your competition is the difference between success and failure. Perspective allows you to make the right decisions and inspire others to trust you. I host Nuno Fernandes, President of American Public University System, where he shares his experience living in 9 different countries and how that has helped shape his ability to lead effectively.American Public University System delivers high quality, affordable and workforce relevant higher education to adult learners of all backgrounds through two different institutions: American Public University and American Military University.They rank in the top 10% for return on educational investment compared to 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce report, Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2022).APUS ranks as them as the best online college for working adults, according to ZDNet (June 2022).Nuno has a range of leadership and business experience in higher ed and beyond, including as President and CEO of Latin America’s largest online program manager (OPM), and one of the top 3 globally in number of managed students, Ilumno.He is motivated by delivering high quality programs and services that will positively impact the lives of students and their communities.He is the 2019 recipient of ACQ5’s “Gamechanger of the Year” Global Award and the winner of the 2018 ICON Award (Impact Category), recognizing the marketing executive with the most impact in the United States.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuno-a-s-fernandes/Company Link: https://www.apus.edu/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The biggest leadership lesson from living in nine different countries.Why” follow your passion” is often the wrong leadership advice and what to do instead.What he learned from his grandparents about education.An unexpected twist that led to his growth down the road.Advice for leaders.Resources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2016/11/17/why-understanding-other-perspectives-is-a-key-leadership-skill/https://medium.com/swlh/perspective-and-leadership-cd0dce5d50f1http://www.leadership.com.sg/perspective/leadership-perspectives/#.Y0CRO3bMK5c-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Leaders need to think beyond their biases and see the opportunities that can make a huge impact on the organization’s bottom line.Don’t jeopardize the significant benefits that diversity and inclusion can have on your organization! Leaders think it’s just the right thing to do, but it's absolutely crucial in order for businesses to thrive in the diverse world we live and operate in. I host Theresa Torres, CDEIO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where she shares how organizations benefit from being more diverse and inclusive and how to put concrete actions into place.Prior to working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, she worked as a leader at ADP, Verizon, and Merril Lynch.She loves her work, is inspired by the talent/knowledge of others she gets to work with, and believes success is a unique journey defined by the individual.What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What does a Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at the Federal Reserve do?How you can thrive as a leader even in a “Hunger Games” environment.Why creating a more inclusive cultural drives bottom-line results.A first step to increase inclusion on your team.A strategy to instill positivity in your team.Her top networking strategy.The weight machine that’s made a big difference for her and her family.Resources:https://www.newyorkfed.org/https://www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/blog/why-is-diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace-importanthttps://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_841085/lang--en/index.htm-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Get this right and your top performers and customers won't leave. The easiest way to establish loyalty with employees and customers is also the most overlooked. Gone are the days of the "all-business leader" who leaves all personal aspects at the door. Leaders make a much bigger impact when they humanize themselves with their teams and put their people first. This drives a culture of mutual respect and strong buy in which inevitably leads to better business outcomes.I host Erik Dietz, COO of Michelin Mobility Intelligence and Roadbotics by Michelin, where he shares his story on how he chooses to lead with a people first approach and where his inspiration comes from.Erik is a small business entrepreneur turned corporate intrapreneur.He is passionate about leveraging Tech for Good, Safer and Equitable mobility and enjoys building international teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to leverage collective intelligence.He has a Bachelor’s degree from University of California in Los Angeles and an MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-dietz/Company Link: https://www.michelinman.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:How leaders can use mentoring to set the team up for success.What Erik does to build trust and respect with this team.Why Michelin is growing into “mobility intelligence”.How mobility intelligence is addressing roadway equity and safety.The worst leadership advice he’s heard.The inspiring vision he uses to motivate his team.His biggest sources of inspiration and how it impacts his leadership.A time he “swung for the fences” and it paid off and a time it didn’t.The personal finance app he uses every day.Resources:https://www.leadershipnow.com/leadingblog/2019/09/how_to_humanize_leadership.htmlhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-foundations-humanizing-leadership-hugh-macleod-1chttps://www.dukece.com/insights/leadership-isnt-just-strategy-its-being-human/-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

There's one leadership skill that determines how focused and motivated you and your team become. Without it, teams get distracted, off task, and burnout.I host Obed Louissaint, SVP of Transformation and Culture at IBM, where he defines this ledership skill and shares a powerful strategy for how to define success.Obed leads the areas of Leadership, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion and Transformation for IBM. He is responsible for reinventing people systems and culture to enable innovations to the marketplace, ensure IBM clients succeed, and identify new areas for growth.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/obed-louissaint-0530b71/Company Link: www.ibm.comWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why he chose to transition from investment banking into HR.His personal process for defining success and the impact it’s made.Two moments he needed to redefine success.The worst leadership advice he’s heard.The one trait he’d instill in every employee.How you craft the business case for diversity.The moment he decided to take on a newly created role at IBM.Three principles and six words that guide his career.Resources:https://www.washington.edu/doit/chapter-fivehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/202107/how-do-you-define-successhttps://minutes.co/success-is-subjective-heres-how-to-define-it-for-yourself/Quotes:How to think about new hires, “Culture fit versus culture add”When making a hiring decision, “Are getting smarter, more skilled, more well equipped?”-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Is the vision for your company and team being realized? Isn't that what leadership is all about?Or, have you hit a roadblock getting your vision or your project moving forward? This happens too often when stakeholders aren’t buying in. Leaders must navigate these obstacles and communicate what they are contributing to further the bigger picture of the organization.I host Jonathan Xavier Ozovek, Corporate Mercenary and CTO of Iron Bow Technologies, where he shares his approach on how to align his vision with the goals of the broader organization’s success.He was previously the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), which was the centralized technology agency for the Commonwealth of Virginia and Deputy CIO for the Commonwealth. Jonathan has been recognized for deploying first-in-the-nation IT services as well as achievements in research, development, and innovation with a focus on artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, machine learning, and cyber resilience. He is also author of the upcoming book, The Corporate Mercenary.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/majinjxozovek/Company Link: https://ironbow.com/Jonathan's Website - https://jonathanozovek.com/Learn more about Jonathan's upcoming books: The Corporate Mercenary - https://thecorporatemercenary.com/The Transformational Field Manual - https://transformationfieldmanual.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The importance of a Corporate Mercenary, and why Jonathan wrote a book about it.The guiding principle he uses to transform organizations.Why achieving financial freedom makes you a better leader.The hierarchy of what companies really want from their employees.The moment in the 1980s that changed the employee-employer relationship.Why helping your team achieve financial freedom helps you retain them.An amazing story of how Jonathan retained a top performer who was about to quit.The “College Football Coach” strategy for employee retention.Resources:http://thecorporatemercenary.com/http://transformationfieldmanual.com/https://propellerconsulting.com/blog/7-tips-to-move-your-project-forward-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Great learners make great leaders! Just like a student, a leader is always asking questions, always gathering data, and using that information to execute action items that impact the bigger picture. No matter what your field or industry is, learning never stops and being a lifelong learner is the key to success.I host Viral Tripathi, Global CIO of Ascendion, where he shares his aha moment when he went from the tech guy to a global business leader.Most recently, Collabera has rebranded their Digital Engineering Solutions business as Ascendion (pronounced as Ascend-ee-ON) for which Viral is the Global CIO and a member of the Executive Committee.He is a passionate technologist with almost 30 years of global experience, having lived and worked in India, Europe, and the US working as an IT industry professional as well as a Management Consultant with a Big 4 company with leadership. He’s held leadership roles at KPMG and The Associated Press.Viral’s strong academic background includes an Executive MBA from the University of Cambridge, degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, and several IT certifications.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/viraltripathi/Company Link: https://ascendion.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The key to Viral’s rapid promotion path to Global CIO.Why all leaders must understand their business first.Why “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is terrible leadership advice.What’s wrong with Peter Drucker’s quote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”.How to make tech “more than just a cost center”.The biggest benefit of pursuing an MBA at 40 years old.Why he wakes up early and meditates every day.Resources:Why Leadership is Not About Having All the Answers, Tim Brown, IDEO CEOhttps://www.ideou.com/blogs/inspiration/why-leadership-is-not-about-having-all-the-answershttps://www.forbes.com/sites/yec/2022/05/25/leaders-how-to-respond-when-you-dont-have-all-the-answers/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20easy%20to,finding%20the%20answers%20they%20need.University of Cambridge, Judge Business School https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/programmes/executive-mba/Peter Drucker Quote in Common Lexiconhttps://www.thecorporategovernanceinstitute.com/insights/lexicon/what-does-culture-eats-strategy-for-breakfast-mean/Quotes:“Instead of a know-it-all, become a learn-it-all."-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Are you knocking your presentations out of the park and getting ahead of the competition? One of the most important skills a leader has is their ability to present. Finding your voice, connecting with your audience, and getting your message across will help you make a strong impression.I host Nicolas Chidiac, Chief Strategy Officer of Razorfish North America, where he shares his insight and techniques on how to prepare for a presentation.Razorfish is one of the premiere integrated marketing agencies born from digital. Their promise is to translate a brand’s purpose into performance across Web3, retail, digital products, commerce and campaigns.He holds an MBA from the London Business School, a Masters from the London School of Economics and an undergraduate from the American University of Beirut and currently guest lectures at NYU.He comes with a global perspective on leadership, originally Lebanese, grew up in Greece, and worked in Beirut, London, Dubai, Chicago and currently in New York..LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaschidiac/Company Link: https://www.razorfish.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What he learned about different leadership styles moving from the Middle East to the US.The boat ride he took that inspired a big account turnaround.The craft of presenting your work.Why insecurity can help you grow as a leader.Sufi wisdom you can apply to all your meetings.A life lesson from Andre Agassi.The failure that taught him to become a better leader and follower.Resources:Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a World that Just Can’t Stop Talking - Susan Cain https://susancain.net/book/quiet/ The Lucifer Effect - How Good People Turn Evil https://www.amazon.com/Lucifer-Effect-Understanding-Good-People/dp/0812974441Your Professional Decline is Coming (Much) Soon Than You Think- Arthur C Brookshttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/07/work-peak-professional-decline/590650/ Quotes:"Get good at something and passion will follow.""Educate yourself at a faster pace than change."-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Ideas are the lifeblood of any business, but how often do you get them from your team? Your team likely knows the ins and outs of your business and has helpful ideas, but do they feel comfortable sharing them with you? Leaders should create an atmosphere where everyone feels they can contribute and work together. This results in strong employee buy-in as well as continued innovation.I host Courtney Abraham, Chief Human Resource Officer at Current Lighting, where she shares her techniques on fostering idea sharing within her organization.Current Lighting is a new brand that unites GE Current, a Daintree company, and the C&I Division of Hubbell Lighting Inc. Courtney has 25 years of experience beginning on the revenue producing side of businesses then made a hard right turn into HR with experience at GE, AML RightSource, Adecco Group, and Southeastern Grocers.She’s lived all over the US and had an expat assignment in Zurich, Switzerland.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyabraham/Company Link: https://www.gecurrent.com/--------This episode is brought to you by the good people at Current Lighting.Current Lighting blends LED lighting with digital networks to make commercial buildings and industrial facilities more energy efficient and productive.At Current, inspiration flows both ways. In providing the lighting and controls solutions that help create beautiful, functional and safe environments, they're inspired by the people who live, work and play in those spaces. With the convergence of two iconic leaders (GE Current - a Daintree Company and the C & I Division of Hubbell Lighting) who each bring rich histories and deep talent, Current is uniquely positioned to help customers solve complex challenges and see results. Only Current can provide reliable performance, responsive service, and the uncompromising quality you expect from an industry leader every time, always.Learn about how Current Lighting can help you and your business here.-------What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The benefit of becoming an “Experience Junky”.An important leadership lesson she learned as an expat.The one thing she did that helped her build trust with employees in 26 countries. Her first job as a Chocolatier, that influences her leadership today.The strategy she uses to build trust and make her team comfortable with sharing their BIG ideas.Challenge Culture.A failure in her career that led to her growth.A surprising tool that’s contributed to her success.Why kindness always works in the workplace.Resources:The Challenge Culture Episode on Lead the Team with Dunkin CEO, Nigel Travis - https://www.benfanning.com/nigel-travis/ Quotes:Mantra for your team “Work with Me, Not for Me.”-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Curious leaders are successful leaders. When you're curious, you're constantly learning and growing which helps you become a better leader. You're also more open-minded and creative, which can lead to new and innovative ideas. So if you want to be a successful leader, start by being curious.Many think that being a leader means having all the answers, but that's not true. Leaders need to be curious in order to learn and grow, and if they're not then they'll quickly fall behind.I host Doug Streat, COO of Aledade Care Solutions, where we explore the importance of curiosity in leadership and how it helps you achieve your goals.Aledade is the leading primary care enablement company, and supports independent primary care practices by giving them the tools and technology to deliver higher-quality care and improve patient outcomes. They have nearly 1000 employees and serve 1.7M patients in over 40 states.Aledade is one of the less than 1 percent of private companies to reach a $1 billion valuation.Doug has been with Aledade for over five years. He began his journey with the company as a Product Fellow, and has grown into his current role in the C-Suite.He has an undergraduate degree in psychology and neuroscience and a Masters in Public Health from Yale.LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/dougstreat/Company Link: https://www.aledade.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The biggest opportunity and challenge of being a young C-Suite leader.What accelerated his promotion from analyst to COO in 5 years.Why it’s important for executives to become thought leaders.His favorite leadership question.The important lesson he learned from a marathon negotiation.The  most important thing that can result from any negotiation.Advice for how leaders can provide helpful feedback for your boss.A vital tool that helps leaders work well with the team.The “Amazon Approach” to defining success.Resources:Medium Article: Lessons in leadership from a $3B healthcare company https://medium.com/@dougstreat/lessons-in-leadership-from-a-3b-healthcare-company-179a1b78f04c -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Start focusing on the impact you and your team make, not just the amount of hours you work. Leaders oftentimes lose sight of where to focus their attention to take their organization and career to the next level. Take the time to ask yourself what you can do to push boundaries and do bigger things!I host Kelly Scheib, Chief People Officer of Crunchbase, where she shares her strategy for making a difference in her personal life and career plus a great tool to get more done. She's also served as a senior leader at Proterra, Tindall Corporation, and Hubbell Lighting.Crunchbase is the leading provider of private-company prospecting and research solutions. 75 million users—including salespeople, entrepreneurs, investors, and market researchers—use Crunchbase to prospect for new business opportunities.Kelly received her undergraduate and masters degrees from Penn State University, a Mother of 5, and Foster Care Advocate.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-scheib-sphr-shrm-scp-rcc-48a66721/Company Link: https://www.crunchbase.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Work-life balance advice for every leader.A simple exercise that helps you organize life and work.The productivity technique that fuels her success.How becoming a foster parent impacts her leadership.What every leader should understand about executive coaching.What it means for leaders when employees have “optionality”.Advice for leaders around the shifting balance of power between employer and employee.The missing leadership conversation … “hours worked” versus “value added”.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Why do some teams get results and others struggle? Often it’s focus! Just consider if it's easy to get 10 things done or just one, yet so many leaders split their team’s attention across too many projects.I host David Ross, Chief Strategy Officer at Ascent Global Logistics, who shares a powerful strategy to focus your team and entire business to generate big results.David also serves as Executive Vice President at Roadrunner, serves on the Board of Directors of Global Crossing Airlines, and serves as an Advisor to project44.  Prior to his current roles, Mr. Ross was Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics.During his 20-year sell-side analyst career, his awards included ranking #1 in stock picking multiple times in the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Analysts Survey and in Financial Times/StarMine America’s Top Analysts report. Before joining Stifel in 2005, he worked at Legg Mason, RailWorks, and Deutsche Banc Alex Brown. Mr. Ross received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. In addition, he serves on the Ubuntu Council for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) and on the Board of Directors for The Fountainhead Residency and the Humane Society of Greater Miami. ----This episode is brought to you by Ascent LogisticsAscent Global Logistics enhances your business by keeping your global supply chain moving. They do it by moving with precision around the globe. Powered by its proprietary PEAK Technology marketplace and backed its own airline and dedicated truck fleet, Ascent expedites your shipments. Whether you are a Fortune 500 company or a small business, Ascent's logistics experts simplify your most complicated freight challenges. Ascent is your premier logistics partner. Learn how Ascent can solve your supply chain challenges by visiting ascentlogistics.com -----LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ross-2709b3136/Company Link: https://ascentlogistics.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:How passion for art informs his leadership approach.What he learned about leadership as a #1 stock picker on Wall Street.What really makes a company successful.The one thing that tells you if a company will underperform.His secret to identifying companies that are on the rise… that has nothing to do with a spreadsheet.Why you can benefit from disorder.How volatility can become your “friend”.Two questions to help your team become Anti-Fragile.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The truth is, being genuine and supportive of your teams is the key to creating a successful business. Leaders tend to think there needs to be a clear separation between work and personal life. They fear blurring this line and being their authentic self will cause them to lose their authority and respect, but it is the complete opposite.I host Dr. Susan Dorfman, CEO and President of CMI Media Group, where she shares her thoughtful approach to running a successful company like a family.CMI Media Group, a WPP company, is a full-service media agency focused on health, wellness, and pharmaceutical marketing.She led her company to one of the highest employee approval ratings of any CEO in the industry and was recognized by Campaign Magazine as a top leader.LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susandorfman/ Company Link: https://cmimediagroup.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What it was like growing up in the Ukraine with her entire family sharing a one bedroom.What it’s like leading a global team when your home country is in a war.A strategy every leader can use to build trust and connection with your team.Why her company has never had a layoff since it was founded in 1986. The blessing and curse of having a photographic memory.Her biggest source of inspiration, and how it’s gotten her through tough times.Resources:https://www.t-three.com/thinking-space/blog/why-treating-people-like-family-is-the-key-to-effective-leadershiphttps://cmimediagroup.com/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20121120154818-204068115-why-you-should-treat-your-company-like-familyQuotes: “We are family.’“Culture adds, not culture fits.”-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Start helping your team succeed by finding out what they are passionate about. Teams that love what they do will make a much bigger impact within the organization and avoid burnout. Leaders need to engage their teams and help create an environment for them to thrive.Are your teams passionate about their work? Do they wake up feeling excited to come in and do their job? Leaders play a big part in creating an environment where their teams can thrive. The benefits of a satisfied employee results in higher productivity, lower turnover, and increases bottom line profits.I host Nancy Hall, CEO of Matterkind US, where she shares a simple strategy every leader can use to help their teams love their jobs.Matterkind is an IPG agency that uses Ad Tech to deliver data driven, outcome focused programs for brands.Nancy has over 20 years of experience working with best-in-class advertising agencies and brands in digital marketing and technology. She was recently named to PerfomanceIN’s Top 30 Changemakers in Performance Marketing.She also established and built out a new Outcome Based Marketing business at Matterkind as a result of the pandemic.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-hall-ba71251/Company Link: https://matterkind.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What every leader should know about Ad Tech.How you can identify key talent in unexpected places… like a pizza parlor.The strategy Nancy uses to create a more equitable and diverse workforce.Employee retention strategies.A surprising story of when an employee quit.The one strategy helps your team love their job.How to help your teams find their passion at work. Helping your teams towards a successful and meaningful career path.Why hiring veterans is important.A quick hack to read and retain new information.Project LOVE WORK.How every leader can help their team grow every day.Resources:https://blog.vantagecircle.com/job-satisfaction/https://inside.6q.io/benefits-of-increased-job-satisfaction/-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Can leaders really grow the business in ANY economy? Many say that leaders can't make headway in tough times, but I host CEO Richard Weissman of The Learning Experience, who explains why this isn't true. He shares the powerful strategy he used to accelerate growth during the global pandemic and achieve record growth in an industry that struggled.Richard is also the Chairman and Co-Founder. Since launching the franchise business with his family in 2002, Richard has built the brand into one of the largest childcare and early education franchises in the U.S. with over 300 centers operating nationwide, and hundreds more in development both domestically and internationally.This episode is make possible by The Learning Experience (https://thelearningexperience.com/), the nation’s fastest growing academy of early education franchise, educating and enhancing the lives of more than 36,000 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old annually. Over the years, Richard has consistently grown The Learning Experience’s operations and system-wide revenue while navigating the company, its franchise owners, and its employees through the Great Recession, the pandemic, and multiple private equity acquisitions. In addition, the brand has garnered countless accolades since its inception and is routinely named one of the top franchises across industries by Entrepreneur magazine and Franchise Business Review. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-weissman-34b91552/Company Link: https://www.thelearningexperience.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why leaders should be able to grow a business in any business cycle.How he worked his way up from janitor to CEO.The two leadership lessons that inspire his leadership.Why leaders must learn to truly “hear” their business.How he can tell if a business is running well (or not) by the sound it makes.  Why it’s important they named the company “THE” Learning Experience.Five questions he asks his leaders to answer every day.The defining moment that inspired him to rethink his relationship with teammates.Why all his employees have his personal cell phone number.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Ever overthink things and hesitate to find your leadership voice? Stop being in the background and start evolving your own unique perspective so that you can become a great leader. Find inspiration from those you admire and successful companies driving the way to the next big thing. Every successful leader has their own distinct style.I host Nelson Freitas, CSO of Omnicom, where he shares his experience of becoming a successful leader by finding the courage to develop his own style and finding inspiration from unique sources.Nelson Freitas is Global Chief Strategy Officer at Omnicom (OPMG). Omnicom Group is a strategic holding company that has the industry’s most diverse portfolio of more than 1,000 companies serving over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Nelson has served in leadership roles with BBDO, TBWA, Ogilvy and Wunderman Thompson and worked on brands like Eli Lilly, Ford, Microsoft, P+G, SAP, Google, Citibank, etc. What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The biggest fact makes for great leadership.What Nelson learned about giving and receiving feedback from his first mentor.Why it's vital for every leader to develop their own point of view.Surprising leaders and industries that can inspire and shape your point of view.A failure that accelerated his growth and job promotion.Resources:Nelson's LinkedIn ProfileOmnicomSerena WilliamsTom Ford AmiriDeveloping Your Leadership Point of View, Ken BlanchardThe Sleep Revolution, Arianna HuffingtonQuotes:“Be good. Lead with purpose.“-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter