Walking the Walk: Recent Episodes
Jim Bouchard
Inspire, Empower and Guide people to their very best… Be THE SENSEI LEADER!
Walking the Walk is the official podcast of THE SENSEI LEADER Program. We feature personal conversations with today's most influential leaders, speakers and authors to support you in your personal and professional life as a leader.
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Mary Kelly is an amazing leader herself. Her experience in military command gives her the bona fides to share advice with us about leadership under the most challenging conditions. She is now devoted to helping other leaders become more productive and better serve their people.
Learn more about Mary here: https://productiveleaders.com/
The Sensei Leader Movement is now called the Keep It Human Network. This is the place for human-centric leaders to gather, share ideas, learn, and work to better serve!
Learn more at: https://thehumancentricleader.org
What, exactly, makes a leader productive? That's one of the things we talk about in this episode with the amazing Mary Kelly.
In our ever-changing world if you're not innovating––you're failing! Stephen Shapiro joins us to talk about how to innovate fast!
It's no secret that the construction industry is traditionally male-dominated. That's changing––rapidly! Kelly Flagg is the Executive Director of Associated General Contractors of Maine. She joins us to share her path to leadership and more…
Will Sampson is the Managing Editor at Woodworking Network, a media company that serves the woodworking and cabinetry industries throughout North America. He joins us to share his experiences as a leader from small-town reporter to international journalist and craftsman.
Disney veteran and leadership and customer service expert Dennis Snow joins us to talk about what he learned at Disney and how this can improve our leadership skills.
Today's leaders are facing increasing levels of uncertainty and unprecendented challenges. Some say they're not meeting these challenges.
Today Jim welcomes author, international speaker and consultant Joe Calloway to blow up the myths about today's young leaders and highlight how they're doing absolutely amazing new things!
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Today's leaders are facing increasing levels of uncertainty and unprecendented challenges. Some say they're not meeting these challenges.
Today Jim welcomes author, international speaker and consultant Joe Calloway to blow up the myths about today's young leaders and highlight how they're doing absolutely amazing new things!
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Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist.
His best-selling book is: Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management.
He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns…
And today he’s here to help us understand a little more about leadership during a crises.
Learn more about Bill at KITH.co
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Patrick Vereneau established Emery Leadership Group in 2008 with the mission of helping individuals and organizations tap into the great potential inside themselves.
He’s also the host of one of our favorite podcasts, “Reimagining Leadership” Available on your favorite podcast platform and at EmeryLeadershipGroup dot com.
Learn more about Patrick and the Emery Leadership Group at EmeryLeadershipGroup.com.
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How about some good news? News and conversations with people who are making a real difference and showing us all how we can make the most of this difficult situation during COVID-19.
The Great Reboot is the creation of Tory Ryden and Reg Groff. Their idea is simple––the effect is profound.
Right now you can watch all their episodes on Facebook and YouTube. Just search for "The Great Reboot" and of course, be sure to subscribe so you'll know when they post new episodes!
Thank You Reg and Tory for being such incredible leaders!
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Simple, not easy. That’s something I say a lot when I speak or coach. I learned that in martial arts––earning a black belt, for example, is simple––but it’s not easy.
I saw a LinkedIn article recently that was written by today’s guest, Alexis Gladstone. She said leadership is simple––not easy. I knew we’d be singing in harmony and that’s what we’ll start with today on Walking the Walk…
Alexis is a speaker, consultant, coach and Principal at Intelead. Learn more about Alexis at: InteLead.com
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Paul Higgins transformed an incredibly challenging and nearly fatal struggle with a kidney condition into an opportunity to serve others.
As he made the difficult transition from a corporate executive to entrepreneur, he learned some valuable lessons for success, and overcoming challenges. That’s when he wrote “Build Live Give.”
Today, Paul is a mentor to coaches and consultants to build businesses and lifestyles.
Learn more about Paul and Build Live Give at BuildLiveGive.com
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Cyber-security is not a luxury. If you’re online––you need to protect your identity. It’s that simple.
John Sileo can help.
John has shared his expertise with hundreds of organizations, universities, and associations of all types. No matter the size of the company or technical experience of the audience, John makes sure participants are motivated and educated to change their relationship to data security.
John speaks from experience.
His identity was stolen and used to electronically embezzle $300,000 from his business clients. While the cybercriminal masked their crimes using John’s identity, Sileo and his business were held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. The breach destroyed John’s company and consumed two years of his life as he fought to stay out of jail.
John ultimately turned his experiences into his greatest success as a renowned cyber security expert. From real-life experiences with cybercrime came the first of several books, a great love of sharing what he’s learned, and a profound mission to help others defend data and tap into the resilience that defines who they are.
Learn more about John and his work at Sileo.com…
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Jan Rutherford is a successful business consultant, and a former Green Beret.
He’s seen firsthand why character still matters––because it separates effective leaders from those who are mired in mediocrity.
Developing grit is the secret ingredient that helps you and your team build trust, overcome tough times, and achieve the extraordinary.
Speaking, Executive Coaching, Online Courses and Crucible Expeditions.
Jan and his team give you the tools to develop true self-reliance, expand your leadership capabilities, cultivate grit and amplify action…
Learn more about Jan and his services at SelfReliantLeadership.com
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Leaders are people who see what needs doing and they do it!
COVID-19 is forcing more people to "shelter-at-home." For patients with acute mental health needs, this can be devastating.
Mark Redlus and his team at Tridiuum provide a platform that connects patients and providers online. They have just stepped up to provide an amazing service to healthcare providers at NO COST through July.
Mark is with us in this special edition to share the details…
Learn more at Tridiuum.com
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It’s simple, really. People perform at their best when––and only when––they know their leaders care. Today, compassion is not just a nice idea––it’s an essential business practice.
But the question we still get is this––what’s the return? Well today we’re talking to someone who literally wrote the book on it, the author of The ROI of Compassion––
Lisa is an in-demand speaker, coach and consultant. Learn more at MurfieldCoaching.com
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Mark Redlus is the CEO of Tridiuum. His company provides a platform that helps behavioral healthcare professionals understand and connect more deeply with the people they serve.
Mark is a seasoned executive with deep experience in venture-backed startups. As I said, he’s now the CEO of Tridiuum where he raised nearly $10 million in venture financing, and then grew revenues by an average of 54% every year since 2018.
He’s also an in-demand speaker, host of the 10x Total Health Podcast, chairs a monthly roundtable for CEOs and just because he isn’t busy enough…
he’s also an active contributor to Philadelphia’s Mentor Connect Program…
Learn more about Mark and Tridiuum at Tridiuum.com
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Lieutenant Commander Chip Lutz, is the President and founder of Unconventional Leader. And Chip is the host of one of the best leadership podcasts in the world: The Leadership Happy Hour!
He’s a retired Navy Officer, Chip––he served TWO command tours–– and was also Director of Security for Naval District Washington, DC during September 11th 2001.
He’s currently adjunct faculty for two different universities where he’s taught over 20 different classes in leadership, management, human resource development, and organizational behavior.
As if that isn’t impressive enough, he’s is the author of 4 books, been published in Security Management Magazine, and has had numerous articles on teamwork and leadership published in Zig Ziglar’s Weekly Newsletter.
And as you know, what’s most important around here is that Chip is a genuine SENSEI LEADER and a terrific human-being!
Learn more about Chip and Leadership Happy Hour at UnconventionalLeader.com
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When it comes to leading in emergencies, there's a lot we can learn from the pros––and Todd DeVoe is one of those pros!
Without our first responders, we’d be in a lot of trouble. And thankfully, whenever we are in trouble––these leaders are there to help!
Today we’re talking with one of these remarkable heroes…
Todd De Voe’s involvement in Emergency Response, Emergency Management, Education and Volunteer Management started in 1989 when he became a volunteer firefighter in upstate New York. In 1991 Todd joined Navy and became a Hospital Corpsman.
After his service, Todd served as an emergency medical responder (EMT) in some of the toughest parts of Los Angeles County and later became the the Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Dana Point.
Today Todd teaches at Coastline College, California State University Fullerton and The University of California Irvine.
He’s the Director, Emergency Management for Titan HST––and the host of the leading emergency management Show…
EM Weekly!
Learn more about Todd & listen to EM Weekly at EMWeekly.com
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Michelle Neujahr, a contagiously positive straight talker, is the owner and lead consultant of Nu-Yar Business Consulting.
Michelle is an energetic entrepreneur and brass-tacks businessperson. Serious about helping businesses grow, she brings a depth and breadth of real business experience to each one of her clients—whether a small business owner or a multi-million dollar corporation.
Learn more at Nu-Yar.com
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It’s always fun to welcome martial artists to the program. Ruben Crawford is an MMA fighter with, and I hope we got our stats up to date, a record of 16 and 4 with 4 knockouts and 8 submissions. That means he’s a pretty tough dude!
One of the core philosophies in THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT is the idea that personal development and professional development are inseparable. If you want to be a better leader––work ALWAYS on becoming a better person…
Today’s guest exemplifies this ideal––Ruben Crawford learned to combine his athletic development with his business development––and now he shares that process to help leaders succeed…
These days, Ruben is translating what he’s learned in the ring and how he developed as an athlete to help business leaders succeed.
Learn more about Ruben Crawford at Empowertale.com
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Scott Gration's diplomatic assignments have included serving as Ambassador to Kenya, Special Envoy to Sudan, and Special Assistant to the President in the White House.
He retired with the rank of Major General from the US Air Force––this after serving for thirty-two years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. He now serves as a business consultant and pubic speaker.
Scott recently published his unique and interesting experiences in an inspirational memoir, “Flight Path: Son of Africa to Warrior-Diplomat.”
Learn more about Scott and his book at ScottGration.com
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I wanted to do something special for our our 50th episode, so I reached out and asked some of our favorite guests for a favor. I asked them to share their thoughts on leadership today––
In just two minutes.
That’s a challenge! But these 7 incredible people accepted that challenge. You’re going to hear these nuggets right now.
Listen to the entire episode. There is a wide variety of perspectives, insights and ideas here. I don’t have a clue which one––or more will have an impact on you today.
I can tell you that as we put the show together, every single one of these leaders had an impact on me!
Learn more about our amazing guests…
Joe Calloway - JoeCalloway.com
Dr. Jackie Black - DrJackieBlack.com
Dr. John Tantillo - MarketingDoctor.tv
Earl Lynn Breon - LeadershipPhalanx.com
Judy Hoberman - WalkingontheGlassFloor.com
Catherine Shoenenberger - StaySafeTraffic.com NAWIC.org
Tim Harrington - TimothyHarrington.com
Tam Veilleux - TheEnergyAlmanac.com
Don Taylor - Linkedin.com/in/dontaylortx
Special Thanks to Alex Armstrong and Armstrong Speakers. You can book all our guests and more at ArmstrongSpeakers.com
Ellen Voie is breaking down the barriers and crushing the stereotypes! She's the founder, president and CEO of The Women in Trucking Association.
Ellen is an internationally recognized speaker and authority on gender diversity and inclusion for women working in non-traditional careers in transportation.
She’s shared her message in Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Viet Nam, France, Mexico, and Canada as well as all over the U.S.
Learn more about Ellen and The Women in Trucking Association at WomeninTrucking.org
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You can’t swing a dead cat these days without hitting a Disney expert. I probably should have said a dead mouse!
The problem is, most of them never even worked at Disney! They either went through the Institute or they read a few books and think they’ve got Disney down…
Dennis is one of the genuine greats in the field.
His level of experience is rare. He worked his way through the ranks at Disney from ride operator to one of the top executives at Disney World. And he applies these principles in his own business every single day.
And you need his book!
I never give an endorsement for a book unless I’ve read it and found it absolutely useful. I’ve read Dennis Snow’s “Lessons from the Mouse” several times and I recommend it constantly.
Book Dennis to speak at your next event. Bring him in as a consultant. His Lessons from the Mouse will take you and your organization to new levels.
Visit SnowAssociates.com to learn more!
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Tim Harrington is the Author of Eisenhower on Enlightened Leadership one of the most sought after speakers on leadership today.
Tim believes that leadership is a skill, not a talent, making it learnable rather than an inherent character trait. He teaches leaders to inspire through a shared vision so, in his words, people “carry out what you want them to carry out, not because you want them to but because they intrinsically want to.”
Today he’s the president of TEAM Resources, a firm that provides strategic planning, training, and consulting for financial institutions nationwide.
Learn more about Tim at TimothyHarrington.net
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Darren Gold is a Managing Partner at The Trium (say: TREE UM) Group, where he advises and coaches CEOs and their leadership teams at many of the world’s most innovative companies, including Roche, Dropbox, Lululemon, Sephora, Cisco, eBay, Activision, and Warner Bros.
As a former CEO and long-time board member, Darren brings deep personal leadership experience to his work with organizations…
And he’s the author of the new book, Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life.
Learn more about Darren at DarrenJGold.com
And learn more about Jim and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.com
Entrepreneur, global business expert, podcaster, speaker, author, moderator…philosopher!
And now one of the most famous people you'll never hear about––because Jon Hansen is also a highly successful ghostwriter!
Jon helps leaders share their stories in a compelling, engaging way. Along the way, he gives us an inside look into the minds of these remarkable people.
Learn more about Jon and his services at GhostwriterAuthor.com!
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At 19 years old, you’re supposed to be enjoying your freshman year of college or your first real job, right?
Well––imagine yourself at 19 years old getting a diagnosis of terminal cancer. How could it get any worse?
That’s what David Pride found out. And he found a way to deal with the inevitable and ongoing Bumps, Bruises and Setbacks that each of us face from time to time.
Today, he’ll give us the steps to take when trying to survive a difficult season in life and the importance of a good circle of friends, mentors, goal setting, and a positive mental attitude.
Learn more about David at DavidPrideSpeaks.com
and at ArmstrongSpeakers.com
Oh no! Are we talking about "safe spaces" and coddling? Not at all! Listen…
It takes genuine courage to expose your ideas to public scrutiny and criticism. And if you want to survive and thrive in today’s business environment, new ideas are no luxury––you need people willing to be creative and innovative––at all levels!
How can leaders today create an environment that encourages new ideas? How do you deal with criticism and even ridicule when new ideas are introduced?
That’s just part of what we talk about with David Lee––founder of Human Nature at Work.
Learn more about David at HumanNatureatWork.com
It’s not easy finding the right people to lead your organization. It requires matching not only skills, but personality and leadership styles. In most cases it means finding people who appreciate and support your culture.
So how do you do it? We’ll talk about this and I’m sure much more today with Dr. Simon Samaha, co-founder of Kentan Staffing Solutions.
I met Simon when we presented at the same healthcare conference in San Diego, California. He covered a range of subjects I thought you’d find interesting. Even more, after just a short talk I knew he was someone that really embodied the principles of THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT.
Simon’s specialty is in consulting and staffing for the healthcare industry. No matter what field you work in, I’m sure you’re going to find his insights valuable!
Learn more about Simon at LinkedIn: bit.ly/SimonSamahaLI
and at KentanStaffing.com
Is there any humanity in the seemingly cut-throat world of acquisitions? Yes!
If you're talking to Ian Smith. Ian talks about what it takes to make a successful acquisition and what leadership qualities make a company worth the investment.
Learn more about Ian at PortfolioPartnership.com
Joe Calloway’s resume is way too long to go into here. He’s traveled the world developing leaders from collegiate entrepreneurs to the C-suites of Fortune 500 companies. He’s the author of several highly influential books including his latest, The Leadership Mindset…
And that’s what we’re talking about in this episode of Walking the Walk…
Learn more about Joe and get his books and programs at…
JoeCalloway.com
Kizzy Ferrer is young, dynamic and is really making an impact in her organization, her community and her industry. Among other things she’s the chair of the Greater Orlando Chapter of NAWIC, the National Association of Women in Construction…
You’d be hard pressed to meet a more caring and compassionate leader––someone who truly cares about the people she serves, is dedicated to guiding others to success––a true SENSEI LEADER!
Learn more about NAWIC and Kizzy at NawicOrlando.org
Most people say recognition is important to them––but our own SL 15 survey indicates that lots of leaders are still a bit miserly when it comes to giving it. Let’s see if we can improve our recognition factor with Derrick Hayes on this episode of Walking the Walk…
Derrick Hayes is billed as America’s #1 Encouragement Speaker. I can tell you from experience––spend a little time with Derrick and you feel encouraged!
I met him when I was doing my first podcast and Derrick came on to share some of his WOES–– No he wasn’t whining and crying––WOE is an acronym for Words of Encouragement.
Derrick knows how to encourage––and in this episode he’s going to help us encourage others…
Learn more about Derrick at DerrickHayes.com
If you're not "Agile" yet––you need to be. The world is changing fast and you have to adapt faster. Jeff Dalton is a genuine leader in the tech sector and a champion of the Agile management philosophy. He joins us on this episode to talk about his new book:
Great Big Agile: An OS for Agile Leaders
Learm more about Jeff and Great Big Agile…
BroadswordSolutions.com
One of the things I love most about sharing this program with you is that I am constantly suprised. I had some specific questions planned for Troy Campbell, but he took our conversation to a higher plane.
Troy Campbell is the CEO of Altoona First Savings Bank and Chair of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers.
My original plan was to focus on the challenges facing community bankers today including regulation, technology and keeping people engaged with a sense of purpose in what can be a highly transactional job.
We did talk about these things, but as I said, Troy took it much further…
In this episode Troy shares his insights on leading with purpose and the importance of leading to make a genuine impact on the lives of the people he serves––for the long term.
You can learn more about Troy and his organizations here:
https://www.altoonabank.com
http://www.pacb.org
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Do the right thing. Should you? Always?
That’s what we’re talking about on this episode with Dr. Jim Tunney.
Jim Tunney is one of America’s most recognized speakers. He covers a wide range of topics from customer service to team building and leadership. A doctor of education, Jim served as a school principal and superintendent––
But you might know him as the “Dean” of National Football League officials. Jim wore the stripes for 30 years and did more post-season games and Super Bowls than any other ref in NFL history.
Learn more about Dr. Jim Tunney and his work at: JimTunney.com
Curiosity. When we talk about “Beginner’s Mind” as a key to effective leadership––it means approaching each new day with a sense of wonder and curiosity––that’s how we maintain an attitude of learning and growth.
And you want everyone on your team to be full of wonder and curiosity, right?
That’s what we’re talking about in this episode with our guest, Dr. Diane Hamilton…
Learn more about Dr. Hamilton and The Curiosity Code at DrDianeHamilton.com and CuriosityCode.com
Dov Baron is a longtime friend and one of the world’s most respected authorities on leadership today. His newest book is One Red Thread…
It’s about purpose. And that’s what we’re talking about today on Walking the Walk.
Learn more about Dov at DovBaron.com and FullMontyLeadership.com
What can civilian leaders learn from military leaders? Is military leadership really about “command and control,” or is there much more to the story––
This and much more with an amazing leader who made this transition––Bill Cattley on this episode of Walking the Walk…
Randy Pennington’s resume and credentials are impressive. I consider him one of the best thinkers in leadership today. Simple is usually best, however, and if you want to really know Randy and his work, it’s wrapped up nicely in this simple line from his website:
Randy Pennington helps leaders deliver positive results in a world of endless uncertainty and change.
And that’s what we’re talking about in this episode of Walking the Walk…
Learn more about Randy and how he can help your organization at: PenningtonGroup.com
Leaders are people who see that something needs doing––and they do it.
That’s certainly the case with Ahmed, “Eddie” Ibrahim, the founder of Fresh Pro and that’s who we’re talking to in this episode of Walking the Walk…
Ahmed Ibrahim started FreshPro to fill a need––to connect farmers in Kenya with markets for fresh produce. An engineer by trade––, Ibrahim saw a need and designed a solution. In the process, he is living our ideals of human-centric leadership in dealing with his customers, and the people he serves as leader of FreshPro––
Learn more about Ahmed "Eddie" Ibrahim and FreshPro at: FreshPro.co.ke/
Jared Nichols is a futurist. I know that’s not what I thought it was––and it might not be what you’re thinking it is either!
Jared Nichols is a futurist, advisor, and faculty member at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business, in Graduate and Executive Education. He is the founder of The Foresight Academy where he teaches leaders, teams, and individuals, how to think like futurists so they can create the best future possible, for themselves and here’s why I knew we were singing in harmony––the people they serve.
Jared hold’s a Master’s Degree in Strategic Foresight, and is sought out by leaders, organizations, and entrepreneurs to help them identify how emerging trends in technology, media, business, and public policy, may fundamentally change society and shape the future.
Learn more about Jared and how he can help you focus on the future at: TheNewFuturist.com
When you create a culture of excellent customer experience––great things happen. How do you create this culture?
Mike Neill, founder of ServiStar Consulting walks that walk––and that’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode…
Mike Neill was a highly successful credit union exec when he founded ServiStar.
Designed exclusively for credit unions, ServiStar Consulting offers a program that develops a member-centric team of employees that exceed member expectations and grow profitable relationships.
While Mike’s work focuses on credit unions––I believe any business can benefit from his ideas––
Learn more about Mike and his services at: ServiStarConsulting.com!
Tam Veillueux helps you achieve clarity! Don't you have distractions, detractions––things that just muddy up the picture and get in the way of your success?
Tam helps you draw a clear picture––literally––of who you are, what's in your way and how to confidently gain momentum.
That's what we're talking about today on Walking the Walk…
Learn more about Tam and "Let Me Draw You a Picture" at: ChooseBigChange.com
I have to admit––I approached this conversation as a skeptic! Jeet Banerjee started his first business in high school. He's now 25 and has launched several successful businesses––and he has a program where he says he can help you do it too…
Let's find out!
Learn more about Jeet and watch his TEDx talk at: jeetbanerjee.com
Dorcas Muthoni was just 24 years old when she launched OPENWORLD, now one of the leading e-government and business software firms in Eastern Africa. She’s also the founder of AfChix which provides mentoring and training for women in computing in Kenya and across Africa.
She has served on the boards of several other global tech companies and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of African society, government and enterprise though technology.
Learn more about Dorcas and OpenBusiness at OpenBusiness.co.ke
The most transformational leaders, the most exciting visionaries, the most deeply committed philanthropists and those closest to them are all vulnerable to suddenly being diagnosed with a life-threatening or chronic illness.
A diagnosis is a shock. No one is ever prepared.
Being smart (IQ), or educated, or successful in your career won’t help very much.
How do you survive and even thrive in your relationships and career when you or someone close to you is facing this challenge?
Well you start with Dr. Jackie Black––our guest on this episode of Walking the WalkOne of the life challenges I hear from leaders today is facing the prospect of a serious illness––either our own or someone close to us. Of course, as we get older this challenge becomes more probable, but it can happen to anyone at any age––
And a serious illness or injury close to you can affect everyone around you––even the people you serve as a leader.
Dr. Jackie Black is a noted author, speaker and coach––and that’s the short list of her talents. She is rated by COSMO as one of their most beloved love gurus and now she’s the creator and facilitator of COUPLES DARING TO LIVE WELL (with illness) PROGRAM™ - a 7-Week online program guiding couples living with illness to reignite their closeness, effectively comfort themselves and each other, skillfully relate to each other during challenging times…
Learn more at DrJackieBlack.com
The martial arts philosophy that had the most impact on my life––and continues to––is this:
“Perfection is not a destination––it’s a never-ending process.”
Jeff Dalton embodies this philosophy and his innovations in agile processes seem to me to be one of the most powerful expressions of this ideology.
Jeff is the President and Certified Lead Appraiser at Broadsword solutiona, and the author of “agileCMMI,” Broadsword’s leading methodology for incremental and iterative performance improvement.
He is principle author of the CMMI Institute’s “Guide to Scrum and CMMI: Improving Agile Performance with CMMI” and is in high demand internationally as a keynote speaker.
On this episode we take a deep dive into the "Agile" leadership philosophy and how you can make it work in your organization!
Learn more about Jeff and Agile at these links:
http://2018agile.org
http://BroadswordSolutions.com
There’s a lot of talk about helping veterans these days. Today we’ll meet someone who is walking the walk in that area––an amazing community leader, Jen Fullmer, the executive director of Boots 2 Roots on this episode of Walking the Walk…
Jen Fullmer is the Executive Director of Boots 2 Roots, a non-profit initiative connecting our veterans with meaningful civilian employment.
Jen knows the challenges of the military/civilian transition first hand. She served 24 years in the Air Force, retiring with the rank of colonel. And she wasn’t flying a desk––she flew 90 B-1 combat missions to Afghanistan and Iraq.
Learn more about Jen and Boots2Roots at Boots2Roots.org
Empowering women in business is certainly a hot topic today. Judy Hoberman does much more than talk about it. She’s Walking on the Glass Floor––and that’s what she’s talking about on this episode of Walking the Walk…
Judy Hoberman is an internationally renowned speaker and author of Selling in a Skirt. Her new book is Walking on the Glass Floor––7 Essential Qualities of Women Who Lead.
Judy talks about these qualities and you can walk on that glass floor too!
Learn more about Judy and her work at WalkingontheGlassFloor.org
What's Wrong with Damn Near Everything!
That's the title of his latest book and that's exactly what we're going to find out on this episode with New York Times bestselling author Larry Winget!
Learn more about Larry Winget at LarryWinget.com!
Can you really be a human focused company these days and still produce significant gains on the bottom line?
Melissa Smith of WEX seems to think so…
Melissa started her career at WEX Incorporated in 1997 as a senior financial analyst. Twenty years later, she’d the CEO.
She was the Mainebiz 2012 Woman to Watch. This year she was inducted into the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame and was named Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year.
Melissa is also very active in non-profit work and is the co-founder of the Executive Women’s Forum as well as co-founder of sheJAMS, an all-women training club that allows women to train together in a non-competitive spirit.
In 2017 Melissa was able to report a 23% revenue growth for WEX. That while introducing several people forward initiatives like a generous maternity leave program and an amazing sabattical program for managers!
Melissa proves that a focus on people can be profitable!
“Success is not a destination…"
Darshan Chandaria is one of the most dynamic, innovative and influential business leaders in the world today––and he’s just getting started!
The philosophy he lives by: “Success is not a destination but a continuous journey.”
We’ll explore that philosophy and much more today with Darshan Chandaria on Walking the Walk…
Learn more about Darshan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan-chandaria-7143a57/
In the ongoing debate over barriers to women in business and leadership, there are some remarkable leaders who simply take action to empower women no matter what the obstacles.
Nana Wanjau is one such leader!
Already an established business leader, Nana Wanjau took a break from corporate life to establish a family. She then launched a successful real estate firm in Kenya, led the Rotary Club in Nairobi and established several initiatives to serve women across Africa and the world including Branding Beyond Borders and Power Woman International.
Nana is an extraordinary example of the type of leader we talk about––a leader in business, in the community and the home. Join us as we talk about power, women, and leadership through sharing and service with Nana Wanjou!
Learn more about Nana at BrandingBeyondBorders.com
and at PowerWomanInternational.com
William R. Patterson is CEO of The Baron Solution Group, a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise. He is also a Senior Field Chairman with First Financial Security, Inc.
William was named a Top 20 Business Icon by Exceptional People Magazine. he's a four-time award-winning lecturer and international best-selling author who uses his trademark approach, The Baron Solution™, to coach, train and motivate nonprofit leaders, small business owners, executives, sales professionals and investors.
William is an internationally recognized business and wealth coach who has created over 150 products and has been a featured guest on over 1,000 television and radio programs. William is a contributor to Inc. Magazine and Microsoft Small Business blogs as well as a business and financial expert for networks such as CBS and SiriusXM Radio.
William’s breakthrough book, The Baron Son has been translated around the world and featured in the Forbes Book Club.
For more information on William and his programs, visit BaronSeries.com
There is no “glass ceiling” for Catherine Schoenenberger.
The president of Stay Safe Traffic Products, one of America’s leading providers of traffic control and safety equipment, Catherine is now the national president of NAWIC…
The National Association of Women in Construction.
What does the future hold for women leaders in American construction? Join us on this episode of Walking the Walk and find out!
Learn more about Catherine Schoenenberger at StaySafeTraffic.com!
And learn more about NAWIC at NAWIC.org!
Lots of controversy over NFL players these days. Criminal behavior, domestic violence and protests are driving some diehard fans from the game.
Do players care about the fans? Do they REALLY care about their communities? Or are they just a bunch of spoiled millionaires getting rich off a child’s game and our adult obsession with it?
Today you’re going to meet one player who really does care––Corey Jackson––and you’re going to learn about his initiative that supports and cultivates the best that professional athletes have to offer––far beyond sports…
Elizabeth Hayes is the CEO of Infinity Credit Union in Maine and was recently named one of the "Women to Watch" in business by MaineBiz magazine.
When we saw that one of Elizabeth's favorite quotes came from Lao Tzu, we knew she and Jim would have a fascinating conversation. Here's the quote:
"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."
Elizabeth and Jim will talk about this concept and many more on this episode of Walking the Walk!
Joe Calloway helps great companies get even better. His workshops and interactive keynote presentations help develop leaders, create more effective teams, and improve performance for successful businesses who know that they can, and should, be doing more with the people and resources that they already have.
Joe’s client list reads like an international Who’s Who in business, ranging from companies like Proctor & Gamble and Coca Cola to Cadillac and American Express. Joe also works extensively with small to mid-sized businesses, franchisees, and a range of professional services organizations.
And he’s the author of seven books on business performance, including Becoming A Category of One, Be The Best At What Matters Most, Magnetic: The Art Of Attracting Business, and his latest book, Keep It Simple.
To me, Joe is a dear friend and one of my most trusted mentors. Today we’re talking about his latest crusade to help you become a better leader and take your business to the next level…
Disruption!
Learn more about Joe at JoeCalloway.com…
And find the Disruption Lab at DisruptionLab.com!
I met Brad Douglas last year when I presented at the Heartland Credit Union Association Conference in Kansas City. Brad was introduced to me as their new CEO.
Brad graduated Summa Cum Laude from William Jewell College, went on to earn a law degree at the University of Missouri and then moved into a successful career in both non-profit and private sector leadership. Se served as Director and Chair of the CommunityAmerica Credit Union in Kansas City and was a Regional Administrator for the SBA among other adventures.
All that is impressive enough––but what really struck me about Brad, and what we talked most about when we met, was his love of history.
General George Patton said, “Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable.”
Brad embodies this sentiment perfectly. Today on Walking the Walk we’ll talk with Heartland Credit Union Association CEO Brad Douglas on how today’s leaders benefit from studying leaders of the past and how history can help leaders cope with the problems of the future…
Learn more about Brad Douglas and Heartland Credit Union Association at: https://heartlandcua.org
Erik Fogg is a co-author of Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment…And How to Start Thinking For Yourself Again!
You'll find Wedged on Amazon, and learn more about Eric at ReconsiderMedia.com
Whether you're a political leader, a community leader or a business leader, there are issues that can drive a wedge between the people on your team, or between you and the people you serve. And sadly, some of these issues are purposely manufactured and promoted!
In this episode Erik and I will discuss how to recognize "wedging" issues in your organization and how to resolve them peacefully and productively!
By rights, Chris Powell would have every legitimate excuse to be more than happy with an ordinary life. Instead, he's overcome his limits to become a teacher, author, motivational speaker and athlete…
Chris was born with cerebral palsy. He has limited use of his hands and has experienced frequent falls because of cerebral palsy. As a young child, he needed assistance from his family to accomplish minimal tasks. Dressing, feeding and bathing were some of the daily living activities that his family provided.
In 1998, Chris received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Maryland. On the day of graduation, Chris actually walked to receive his degree. Although it took 10 years for Chris to receive a degree, it was worth it. It was a dual accomplishment. Not only did Chris receive his degree, but he attained valuable life skills in the process. Constant drive and determination led Chris to fulfill his goal.
Learn more about Chris at OvercomeYourLimits.com!
Nat Greene is the author of a powerful new book: Stop Guessing: The 9 Behaviors of Great Problem Solvers.
Author Nat Greene has spent over 20 years solving hard problems, and developing and leading great problem-solvers. In this time he has found that great problem‐solvers consistently exhibit certain behaviors when solving hard problems.
In Stop Guessing, you will learn what the behaviors are, why they’re so important to success, and how to begin adopting them.
Learn more about Nat and Stop Guessing at StopGuessingBook.com!
Loyalty––a leader just can’t get anything done without it. Yet cultivating and maintaining loyalty is still one of the most daunting challenges facing leaders today––and it’s getting even more difficult every day.
On this episode of Walking the Walk, we’re talking with one of the world’s top experts on loyalty––Dov Baron.
Dov Baron is one of Inc Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He’s known all over the world for his Full Monty Leadership program and as the author of several powerful books––including one of my all-time favorites, “Fiercely Loyal.”
The world's only Corporate Cultural Momentum Strategist, Dov works with leaders and executive teams to build the bonds that create corporate cultures that become Fiercely Loyal.
Learn more about Dov at: FullMontyLeadership.com
All too often subject matter experts or top performers are promoted into leadership positions. But when it comes to leading others they are very much laymen.
Lynn Breon, founder of Layman Leadership Layman Leadership has the solution today on Walking the Walk.
A former active duty Marine with over 20 years of leadership training and mentoring experience across military, federal civilian service, and private sectors, Lynn Breon focuses on a core group of fundamentals that have been proven through time to work universally.
This is the foundation of what he calls, Layman Leadership.
Learn more about Lynn and Laymen Leadership at: EarlBreon.com
Great leaders are usually also good followers. Leadership, Followership and the importance of focusing on SERVICE. These are the topics today as we talk with Colonel Don Taylor.
Colonel Don Taylor has lived a life of service. He understands leadership and followership and service from both sides having served as an officer and of course, as a dedicated airmen charged with following orders from command. Throughout he has maintained a central theme of compassion and courage in leadership.
Don is currently the Director for Integration, Southwestern Health Resources in Dallas, Texas.
Before this, he served with the VA held many leadership positions in the community, private industry, and the U.S. Air Force. including service as the commander of the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad Air Base, Iraq.
Colonel Taylor is also the author of The Quiet Heroes: Timeless Reflections of an American Airman.
Learn more about Colonel Taylor and order The Quiet Heroes here: http://dontaylortx.wi
Men and women ARE different. As Judy Hoberman says, women want to be treated EQUALLY––
NOT identically!
America’s foremost gender and sales expert Judy Hoberman, joins us on the next episode of Walking the Walk.
30 years of sales and business leadership Judy a powerful perspective on how men and women sell, manage, recruit and supervise differently. She’ll teach you how both genders can support each other’s successes in a more productive way.
Judy hosts the weekly radio show called Selling In A Skirt and is also featured as “The Gender Expert” on Fox News Radio.
You’ve seen her on CNN Headlines, ABC, CBS, and you’ve read her articles in Small Business Trends, the Dallas Morning News, and Texas CEO Magazine. Her recent TED Talk––The Greatest Missed Opportunity––is one of the best you’ll see.
It’s a real honor to welcome Judy Hoberman to Walking the Walk…
Learn more about Judy Hoberman at SellinginaSkirt.com!
Our guest today is America’s Marketing Doctor––Dr. John Tantillo.
You’ll see Dr. Tantillo frequently on television offering his expertise on FOX News, Cavuto and the French edition of 60 Minutes. He’s a prolific contributor to journals and periodicals all over the world and the Marketing Editor for Fridge Magazine.
He is also the author of “People Buy Brands, Not Companies” and is now doing workshops and seminars to help you–– “Go Brand Yourself.”
And that’s what we’re talking about today.
Effective leaders must have the ability to attract WILLING followers––and that means people must identify you as leader. Don’t leave this to chance.
Most effective leaders are constantly branding themselves––whether they realize it or not. It’s about how you carry yourself, how you look––what you say and most important––how you say it.
There seems to be infinite choices for how a leader can brand oneself––but each leader will establish a personal and readily identifiable brand––and it must be a brand people can trust––or you won’t be a leader for long.
Your brand is especially important if you are an aspiring leader. Do people recognize you as a leader? Are you actively creating a sincere impression that you are ready for greater opportunities?
You can Go Brand Yourself as a Leader––let’s talk to Dr. John Tantillo and find out how…
Lisa McDonald is a successful speaker, tv and radio host, coach, mentor and mother of two.
She’s the author of three bestselling children’s books: Little Boy Gan: From Passion-Filled Everland; Reimburse the Universe and Planet Pome-Granite.
And she recently contributed a chapter to the International nonfiction Bestseller, 365 Days of Grace.
On her weekly radio talk show reaches 145 countries and is available for podcast listeners to download via iTunes, Lisa interviews an impressive roster of guests including Deepak Chopra, Leeza Gibbons, David Suzuki, and our dear friend Dov Baron––a future guest on this program.
Lisa’s latest project, which she calls “her greatest professional and personal adventure” is her newly branded “Living Fearlessly” talk show and website and book.
In the spirit of our program, Lisa not only talks the talk, but she is truly Walking the Walk as she practices and shares the message that the key to success and happiness comes through learning how to LIVE LIFE FEARLESSLY!
Connect with Lisa on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/FearlessLisaM
And visit the Living Fearlessly page on the Contact Radio Network: http://ctrnetwork.com/profile/LisaMcDonald
We’re addicted to complexity. We live and lead in a crowded, complicated and often very noisy world––
And still the answers to most of our problems are SIMPLE––
Today’s guest is Joe Calloway.
Joe tours all over the world sharing his ideas on effective leadership and personal and professional excellence. His latest book, Keep It Simple, strikes at the heart of living and leading in our complex, uncertain world.
Learn more about Joe and purchase his books at JoeCalloway.com!