Today, I’m joined by Dr. Drew Jones, and we're talking about Anthropology and Workplace Culture. Drew is an anthropologist, former business school professor, and practicing management consultant. He is a founding partner of Experient, a workplace culture and strategy consultancy. Over the past 20 years, Drew has worked on culture, leadership, and workplace design projects with clients throughout the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. He has published widely in academic management journals and magazines and has published three previous books on design thinking and innovation, coworking, and activity-based working. His new book is called Open Culture Handbook: Five Questions to Drive Engagement and Innovation. I’m excited to have him on the show to discuss how Anthropology and Workplace Culture can create a culture that drives engagement.

Today, I’m joined by Manoel Luiz Amorim, and we're talking about the Secrets of Organizational Culture Change. Manoel has served as President, CEO, and Partner of several companies in different sectors in Brazil, Latin America, Europe, and the USA. He is also a founding partner of MXF Investments, K2A Partners, and a partner with Peak Capital Partners. He has served on several Boards of Directors in different capacities. He is the co-author of the new book called The Secret of Culture Change: How Building Authentic Stories Can Transform Your Organization. Manoel shares important lessons from business leaders who have successfully achieved culture change in this book. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about how to learn the Secrets of Organizational Culture Change.

Today, I’m joined by Rick Walker, and we're talking about Growth, Happiness, and Success in Business and Life. Rick is a renowned leader across multiple domains. As Founder-CEO, he built a 400-employee company, scaled a 2,000+ team member nonprofit into 53 countries as Chairman, and recruited $5 Billion of capital investments to his hometown to generate 5,000 new jobs. Rick currently serves as the Assets Director at Stratiq Capital, the private equity firm he founded. He is the host of Conversations at the Mansion where he interviews guests like Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Mike Lee, Lee Greenwood, Congressman Dan Kershaw, and others. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more from his leadership experiences and what he’s learned talking to some of the world’s most powerful leaders. So, tune in to learn about Growth, Happiness, and Success in Business and Life.

Today, I’m joined by Marsha Acker, and we're Unveiling the Secrets of Leading Change. Marsha is the founder and CEO of TeamCatapult, a leadership development firm. She is also an executive and leadership team coach, author, speaker, facilitator, and host of the Defining Moments of Leadership Podcast. Marsha helps leaders identify and break through stuck patterns of communication that get in the way of high performance. She is known internationally as a facilitator of meaningful conversations, a host of dialogue, and a passionate agilest. Her latest book is called Build Your Model for Leading Change: A Guided Workbook to Catalyze Clarity and Confidence in Leading Yourself and Others. Listen in as we Unveil the Secrets of Leading Change.

Today, I’m joined by David Henkin & Thomas Bertels, and we are talking about Redesigning Work. David is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with a proven record of success in prominent global companies as well as start-ups. He is the author of several books and has taught in a top-rated university business school program while also serving as an innovator, consultant, and coach for corporate and nonprofit leaders. Thomas is the president and founder of Purpose Works, a management consulting firm on a mission to make work more productive, valuable, meaningful, and impactful. He has twenty-five years of experience working with companies ranging from Fortune 10 firms to start-ups to improve organizational effectiveness and transform how work gets done. David & Thomas are co-authors of a groundbreaking new book called Fixing Work: A Tale about Designing Jobs Employees Love. I’m excited to have them on the show to talk about Redesigning Work.

Today, I’m joined by Steven Pemberton, and we're talking about moving from the Corporate Grind to Entrepreneurship. After spending 5 and a half years working in corporate, Steven quit in 2020 and started his own business. Steven and his wife have built two 7-figure e-commerce businesses generating over $3 million in sales. Today they own and operate Elevatum, a business consultancy and Hollowco, a Virtual Events Production Company. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn how he successfully escaped the corporate grind and the lessons he learned along the way through Entrepreneurship.

Today, I’m joined by Monica Elgemark, and we're talking about how to Unlock the Secrets of Effective Leadership. Monica is based in Sweden and has more than 20 years of leadership experience within the B2B and B2C markets in the Nordic region. Her work has covered several companies and industries at the forefront of change and market disruption. She is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Oneflow, an all-in-one digital contract platform. Monica is passionate about all things digital, marketing, and customer-centricity. She also believes that people are the driving force behind any successful business. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about how to Unlock the Secrets of Effective Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Yosi Amram, and we are talking about Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. Dr. Amram is a distinguished psychologist, an executive coach catering to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders, and a pioneer researcher in spiritual intelligence. In fact, his work has received over 1,000 academic citations. A study by Bain & Company identified 33 inspirational leadership traits and found that " inspired " employees are twice as productive as those who are merely “satisfied.” To help leaders seeking to inspire and empower authentic and purposeful leadership, Dr. Amram has launched his latest book, Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired. This book guides leaders to develop spiritual intelligence through a connection to the core of their existence – their spirit. I’m excited to have him on the show to better understand Spiritually Intelligent Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Linda Clemons, and we're talking about Mastering Body Language. Linda is a charismatic speaker and corporate trainer with more than three decades of experience helping clients boost sales. As a nonverbal communications expert, she provides sales and leadership teams with an awareness of how body language can improve performance and outcomes. She has worked with companies such as Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Coca-Cola, Spanx, Toyota, Twitter, and many others. She is the author of a new book called Back in Touch: Using the Power of Body Language to Connect Through COVID. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Mastering Body Language.

Today, I’m joined by Gabe Zichermann, and we're talking about Communicating Powerfully. Gabe is an entrepreneur, author, investor, and leader whose books, speeches, and workshops focus on gamification and behavioral design. Companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon have adopted Gabe’s theories and practices, leading to significant revenue increases over time. A frequent keynote speaker and speaking coach, he’s helped hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, executives, and celebrities communicate beautifully in all settings. His new book is called The A-ha! Method: Communicating Powerfully in a Time of Distraction. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Communicating Powerfully.

Today, I’m joined by Diana Lowe, and we're talking about Emotional Intelligence for Remote Leaders. Diana is the CEO of Blue Light Leadership, a leadership development company focused on educating, training, and coaching emotional intelligence for remote leaders. Blue Light helps companies keep their top talent in this new remote and hybrid work environment. Diana has 15 years of working with Directors and Senior Executives in Fortune 500 companies to transform their team spirit and communication, turning low-performing teams into highly productive and engaged leaders. She works on unleashing the power of emotional intelligence to create cultures of high performance. She equips remote leaders with the tools they need to succeed in today’s workplace. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Emotional Intelligence for Remote Leaders.

Today, I’m joined by Tom Burbage, and we're talking about Building the F-35 Lightning II. Tom is a Naval Academy graduate, former Navy Test pilot, industry leader, and author. As a Naval Aviator, he accumulated more than 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft and retired as a U.S. Navy Captain in 1994. He also worked at Lockheed Martin as an Executive VP/GM for both the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 programs. He is the co-author of the book F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his leadership experience in the military and in business and learn the leadership lesson from Building the F-35 Lightning II.

Today, I’m joined by Marisa Murray, and we're talking about Leadership Blind Spots. Marisa is a leadership development expert and the CEO of Leaderley International, an organization dedicated to helping executives become better leaders in today’s rapidly changing, highly complex world. Marisa leverages over two decades of executive experience as a former Partner with Accenture and VP at Bell Canada in providing executive coaching and leadership development services for organizations including Molson-Coors, Pratt & Whitney, and Queen’s University. She is the author of three Amazon Best Selling leadership development books - Work Smart, Iterate! And her latest book, Blind Spots: How Great Leaders Uncover Problems and Unlock Performance. I’m excited to have her on the show to understand more about Leadership Blind Spots.

Today, I’m joined by Joyce Wilson-Sanford, and we're talking about What Employees Want from their Leaders. Joyce is an Executive Coach working with organizational development executives who are facing the challenges of a new kind of workplace. She is a strategic organizational and leadership development expert, specializing in organizational innovations, large culture change, senior-level leadership development, and organizational transitions of all kinds. She is a former Executive Vice President of Strategic Organizational and Leadership Development at the Delhaize Group, a global food retailer. Joyce also co-hosts the popular Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD podcast. I’m excited to learn from her experiences in organizational and leadership development and talk about What Employees Want from their Leaders.

Today, I’m joined by Jeff Fischer, and we're talking about Biotech Leadership. Jeff is the co-founder and president of Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics. Before starting Longhorn, he was an executive vice president and CFO in the biotech industry. He is a former infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about his experiences in leadership in Biotech Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Karen Eber, and we're talking about Leadership Storytelling. Karen is an author, international consultant, and keynote speaker. She has a popular TED talk called “How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders.” Karen is the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group. She helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, teams, and culture one story at a time. Her clients include General Electric, Microsoft, Kate Spade, US Olympic Association, and universities like MIT and Stanford. She is the author of a new book called The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Leadership Storytelling.

Today, I’m joined by Paul ter Wal, and we're talking about How to Build Engagement. Paul is a Global Engagement Explorer, employability expert, and workplace architect. For more than 25 years, he has been in the speaking, consulting, and training business for executives, Human Beings directors, and employees. Paul works on both sides, employer, and employees, to create better leadership, work happiness, and profitability. His concept is based on finding the “Non-Negotiables” and the core values of the individual as well as the company. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Build Engagement.

Today, I’m joined by Bessi Graham, and we are talking about How to Make Money Doing Good. Bessi is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring doing good and making money back together. She works with established business leaders who want to build on their success and align their company with their values but are concerned about the impact of these changes on their bottom line. She helps them understand that they can do good and make money. In fact, doing good is the competitive advantage their businesses have been missing. I’m excited to have her on the show to understand How to Make Money Doing Good in our businesses.

Today, I’m joined by retired Brigadier General Stephen Iacovelli, and we're talking about How to Lead People. Stephen enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1984 and served for 39 years. He was commissioned in 1989 and commanded at all levels, from Platoon to Division. Prior to his retirement, he served as Commanding General of the 94th Training Division and Deputy Commanding General of the Combined Arms Support Command at Ft. Lee, VA. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his deep experience in leading men and women in the military and his knowledge of How to Lead People.

Today, I’m joined by Shane Foss, and we are talking about How to Lead a Startup. Shane is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hooray Health. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was a Surgical Technologist and began his love of medicine. He worked in senior leadership positions in the healthcare industry in device sales management, strategic planning, and P&L responsibilities before starting his own business targeting affordable healthcare. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his experiences in How to Lead a Startup.

Today, I’m joined by Nadine Zeinoun, and we're answering the question - What is Emotional Intelligence? Nadine is a certified Executive, Emotional Intelligence, and Team Coach. She is also the host of the popular TV Show and podcast “Shine Your Light." After more than 15 years of managerial experience in the corporate pharmaceutical sector, she began her work coaching and training leaders and teams. She helps leaders become more emotionally intelligent, meet their goals, and build highly engaged teams. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn What Emotional Intelligence is and how to be more effective as a leader.

Today, I’m joined by Cary Sparrow, and we're talking about Military, Corporate, and Startup Leadership. Cary is the founder and CEO of WageScape, which is the world’s largest and most comprehensive platform for real-time intelligence on the labor market. He is an experienced business leader and engineer who has thrived throughout his career with his entrepreneurial approach and a keen eye for innovation opportunities. Cary is a former Naval Officer who served on nuclear fast attack submarines. I’m excited to have another submariner on the show to talk about his experiences in Military, Corporate, and Startup Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Deji Ayoade, and we're talking about Achieving your Dreams. Deji is the first African immigrant to become a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force and serve in three U.S. military branches. He’s a trained veterinary surgeon, combat medic, Nuclear Weapon System SME, Senior Program Analyst, and a U.S. Space Force Department of Defense Civilian at the Pentagon. His new book is called Underground: A Memoir of Hope, Faith, and the American Dream. In this book, Deji tells the story of how he overcame a impoverished childhood in Nigeria to achieve his American Dream. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Achieving your Dreams.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Brian Smith, and we're talking about Mastering Positive Influence. Brian is the founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 19,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter Mary Griffin, Brian has authored a new book called Positive Influence: Be the “I” in Team. This book instructs readers in the fine art of transforming their influence into a force for good; for themselves, the teams they work in, and the environment around them. Now, John Maxwell said, “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” I’m excited to have Brian on the show to learn more about Mastering Positive Influence.

Today, I’m joined by Bobby Harrington, and we're talking about The Power of Self-Leadership. Bobby is the founder of the Rubicon Course of Action (COA), which specializes in performance coaching programs and immersive leadership development events. Bobby has practiced leadership in sports, martial arts, the military, private business, and a Fortune 100 oil and gas company. Bobby has taught leadership in twenty-four different countries across thirteen languages. His work includes a focus on people leadership, team design, and technical innovation leadership. He is a United States Marine Corps Gulf War veteran and author of Lead You: The Winning Combination to Achieve Personal and Professional Success. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about The Power of Self-Leadership.