Success Wave: Recent Episodes
Pat Perry: Business Author, Success and Achievement
Do you want family, career and monetary success, but sometimes struggle with how to achieve these goals. Pat Perry, considered a thought-leader in business, success and personal achievement, shares weekly insights and tips on how to become truly successful at home and in your career. If you are ready to try something new and take on the "choppy waters" of life, hop on your board and let’s go catch a Success Wave!
Check out this final podcast of the season for ideas on how to attract the right employees for your business and retain them in the long term.
Have a great summer and look forward to reconnecting with you in the Fall! Thank you for listening and Subscribing to Success Wave!
Are most of the people in your company working together to support the organization's direction? If not, this is a great podcast to check out some practical ideas on how to ensure everyone in your company is on the same page.
Ryan Morgan is recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s top resources when it comes to SEO, Content Strategy, Digital Advertising, Analytics, Marketing Automation and Website Strategy. He is the founder of Swell Digital and author of the book, "Double Your Website Traffic: A Step-By-Step Blueprint Using Content, SEO, PPC, and Social Media," which reached #1 best-seller status in multiple Amazon categories.
Check out Ryan's perspectives on how small and mid-sized business can successfully leverage digital marketing, how he transitioned from employee to entrepreneur and his thoughts on personal branding, LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
Fifty years in broadcasting, 11 Emmy Awards and a host of other accolades for one of Cleveland's most successful sportscasters. John Telich, a Northeast Ohio native and veteran television sportscaster shares insights and stories about his career, advice to up and coming broadcasters and his perspective on the blockbuster Deshaun Watson trade. John also shares his life-long passion for endurance races, triathlons and marathons.
This delightful, inspirational and insightful interview may be one of your favorite Success Wave shows!
This episode of Success Wave touches upon the key challenges of engaging employees who work remote full or part-time. How we behave when no one is watching is the true test of our character and ultimately our personal and professional success.
A great set of practical ideas and tips that will increase the probability of enhancing your recruitment and selection process. Reduce your time to hire, lower your recruiting costs and be more successful finding the right candidates for your open positions!
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This is a special episode of Success Wave. This past week, Garry Augustine, past DAV National Service and Legislative Headquarters executive director and a former guest on our show passed away. Garry was actually more than a guest on our 41st Episode back in early January 2021. Garry was my friend.
Garry was the real deal. Though his life ended way too early, his passion for living was unmatched.
So, if you have did not catch this episode of Success Wave, with Garry, here it is in its entirety. His insights on life, success and perseverance are inspiring.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Where did GREAT customer service go? Check out this Success Wave episode to hear about practical, low to no-cost ideas that will significantly enhance your company's customer experience!
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How do you keep yourself and others motivated over time?
It's a real challenge especially in these days of hybrid schedules and remote work. Check out this episode of Success Wave for some practical ideas and concepts that if implemented will increase the probability of working passionately!
There is no better time than RIGHT NOW to ensure that you have the people in place to provide you professional advice relative to financial, health and career success. Check out our 100th Success Wave episode for advice about establishing your own personal board of advisors to support your personal and professional success!
The workplace may no longer be a destination, rather it is becoming a state-of-mind. Check out these questions you and your leadership team should answer, to figure out what type of organization you will be going forward.
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Check out this unique perspective about attaining career success. Perhaps how we thought about success in the past versus the road traveled to get there has changed.
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There are some basic concepts and practices to developing into a successful and great business leader. Check out this refreshing perspective on what makes a leader great and what employees expect from their bosses!
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Check out some simple ways to make a positive change in your life and your work life. Great practical tips and ideas that you can implement today!
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Check out this deeply personal and moving interview with Akron Canton Regional Foodbank President & CEO Dan Flowers. Dan is the definition of success - personally and professionally. This podcast is guaranteed to inspire!
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As you start out the New Year, focus on these five critical "lanes" in your business "highway" to increase the probability of a very successful 2022!
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There may never be a better time to assess the effectiveness of your communications within your company. Check out these practical ideas and tips that will help ensure that your organizational messaging is heard and understood.
Happy New Year!
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Here are some practical and inspiring ideas on how to start out the New Year and make 2022 an exceptional year!
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Need some great ideas to greatly enhance the success of your company in 2022? Check out this podcast for some practical ways that will increase the probability of taking your business to the next level!
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Enjoy this insightful and thought-provoking podcast about re-connecting with your and your employees' "inner-kid" to support workplace success!
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Tis' the season to think about who has been naughty and nice! Who is on your Nice business list and why are they there? Success Wave host Pat Perry, shares a few thoughts about the critical characteristics of those who make the list and why the holiday season may be the perfect time to re-connect with the people who have made a big impact on you!
You think it's easy being Santa Claus? Check out this episode to get some insights how Santa is so successful - certainly some great lessons that we can all utilize at our workplaces!
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Enjoy this fun story about Thanksgiving that has a unique twist which provides some great business lessons for us all.
Happy Thanksgiving!
There are a number of old business beliefs that are simply no longer true in today's workplace. Success Wave host Pat Perry shares five of those myths in this fast paced and insightful podcast.
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As we continue to re-emerge during the Pandemic, more and more people are seeking family-friendly workplaces. Organizations are scrambling to identify the right combination of polices and programs that will attract and retain the right talent to support organizational success.
In this podcast, Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some practical steps that companies can take to assess their workplace environment relative to employees' family and work-life balance needs and wants.
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There has never been another time in modern work history where HR has the opportunity to emerge as the "Essential Leader" in business. Check out this podcast featuring Success Wave host Pat Perry as he shares some practical ideas on how to re-boot HR and organizations during the Pandemic.
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Kristin Kirkpatrick is The President and CEO of KAK Consulting and a Wellness Nutrition Services Consultant at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. She is an experienced, sought-after presenter, an award winning Dietitian, and a best-selling author.
She has been seen on both local and national shows such as the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News and the Dr. Oz show and has contributed to several national newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Runners World, Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, Food Network, Costco Connection, Self and Women’s Health. The Huffington Post named Kristin “one of 25 diet and nutrition experts you need to follow on Twitter.” Which incidentally is @fuelwellkrissy
In January 2017, Kristin published her first book, Skinny Liver: A Proven Program to Prevent and Reverse the New Silent Epidemic—Fatty Liver Disease.
Check out this fantastic and insightful interview with Kristin about food and healthy living!
Tony Moore is a Keynote Speaker, Author, and recovering Human Resource Executive with more than 25 years experience in the C-suite. During this time, he had the privilege of leading the people-side of multiple mergers and organizational turnarounds. Through this experience, he came to recognize culture as the soil in which everything in your organization lives or dies. Tony’s successes and failures in these endeavors gave birth to Culture in 4D; his proven method for building a culture of engagement, ownership, and bottom-line performance.
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Katie Nageotte is a world class athlete who won the 2021 Olympic Gold Medal in the Pole Vault. In this delightful, fun and insightful interview, Katie shares thoughts about her journey along the way to winning the Gold Medal, what it takes to be successful and talks about what's next.
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Enjoy this fascinating and inspiring podcast as Success Wave host Pat Perry welcomes Zoe Routh all the way from Sydney, Australia! Zoe is a Best Selling Author including her most recent book - People Stuff, which was recognized as Australia's Best Management and HR book in 2020! She helps organizations throughout Australia with teams, leadership and culture through her training and consulting work. In addition, her blog posts and podcasts are outstanding!
To be successful in anything, you need to be able to "sweat the small stuff." Success Wave host Pat Perry shares a few thoughts that may get you thinking differently about your external and internal customers when it comes to perception of quality and providing legendary service.
How we define success at this thing called work has become center stage for many people over the past 19 months. How we work, where we work and why we work are questions so many are asking themselves.
In this Success Wave episode, host Pat Perry shares some thoughts and ideas on why we work. This timely podcast is focused on encouraging all of us to take a step back as we assess careers and jobs during these uncertain and challenging times.
"Help Wanted" signs are everywhere and a reflection of just how bad the worker shortage has become.
In this podcast, Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some ideas that may increase the probability of finding good people to work at your organization while holding on to the ones that are driving your business results.
HELP WANTED - WE NEED CRAZY IDEAS!
This should be the signs around town as old solutions to new problems are just not going to work in this new era. Local economies and businesses are in great need of discovering new and different ways of moving forward, especially when it comes to attracting and retaining a quality workforce.
In this short podcast, Success Wave host Pat Perry shares a few ideas intended to spark your imagination and creativity.
Crazy ideas are needed for these crazy times!
This is the perfect time for HR and organizational leaders to assess their existing performance review program and ensure that it aligns with the new era of work we face due to the Pandemic. Success Wave host Pat Perry shares practical thoughts and ideas that may inspire your organization to make the changes necessary to support the success of your workforce.
Everyone seems to be hiring these days and the ideas shared in this podcast should increase the probability of enhancing your recruitment and onboarding efforts!
Is the new great workplace home? As companies attempt to revert back to a pre-Covid workplace, employees are pushing back. The work from home mandates and options have changed the workplace landscape and the relationship between employers and employees. There are even those who say the five day work week in the office will never return.
This episode highlights the current challenges facing organizational leaders as it challenges new thinking about how we will work in the short and long term. The tide has turned and employees, especially those that are top performers, are now controlling the war for talent - a complete reversal of the status quo just a short 18 months ago.
Businesses continue to struggle relative to attracting and retaining talent in these unprecedented times. Though there is plenty of uncertainty in the market, a critical employee need remains the same - the need to be recognized. Pat Perry, host of Success Wave, shares some practical thoughts and ideas intended to inspire organizational leaders to think about the how, when, where and why of employee recognition.
Soon it's back to school and hopefully a more normal learning environment than students experienced the past few years. In this podcast, we share some great ideas for students designed to increase the probability of landing that first great job post-graduation. There is no better time than this school year to start the journey on the road to career success!
Many organizations are at the crossroads of figuring out their next steps to attract and retain talent to drive organizational success. Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some great questions you may want to consider asking at your next management or leadership meeting/retreat. The "Workplace Revolution" has begun spurred on by the policies and programs instituted over many months of the Pandemic. Employees are now in a unique position having the freedom of choice of how and where they want to work creating new challenges for employers. The questions Pat shares may provide some answers of where your leadership team stands relative to corporate culture, philosophies and policies - answers critical to understand as organizations attempt to move forward.
In a very short 15 months, the workplace landscape changed dramatically due to the work-from-home guidelines and mandates resulting from COVID-19. Success Wave host Pat Perry, shares a few perspectives on what appears to be a brand new ballgame on how companies plan to attract and retain talent in the post work-from-home era. The rules have changed, and employees now have tons of choices relative to their work and where they work. The pressure is on employers to figure this one out, as many employees are currently enjoying being in the employment drivers' seat for a change.
Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some thoughts about teamwork, communication and successfully aligning your staff with your strategic vision and business plans. As organizations, piece together their new game plans as they re-emerge from the Pandemic, there may be no better time to assess your organization's approach to re-creating a great workplace culture and ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Success Wave host Pat Perry shares his "Top 50" lessons learned over four decades of work. This fast-moving podcast may inspire you to think differently about success and your career.
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Success Wave host Pat Perry had an opportunity to catch up with the President and Founder of Willory, John Bernatovicz. John is also the Host of the HR Like a Boss series and the soon to be released HR Like a Boss book.
Considered a thought-leader on remote work and workplace practices, John provides some great advice for CEOs currently struggling with the next steps for employees' return to the office, the worker shortage and why the next 18 to 24 months are critical for businesses to sustain success.
John also provides some guidance for those just starting out in their careers.
This podcast is one that should be heard by your entire leadership team.
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As organizations continue to re-emerge from the Pandemic, there are a number of critical areas business leaders and their teams need to discuss to sustain success. Success Wave host Pat Perry shares key items for companies to consider as they trudge forward towards the post-pandemic new normal.
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How we act when no one is watching at and outside of work can be a true measure of character. See how you would answer some direct questions on the topic, posed by Success Wave host Pat Perry. The answers to the questions may be helpful in understanding if you are in the right job, at the right company with the right boss.
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As companies continue to re-emerge from the Pandemic, business leaders will be seeking new and better ways to sustain their organization's success. Digital platforms are crowded these days and create a challenge for any company to stand out.
Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some old-fashion communication approaches that businesses just might want to consider implementing, to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
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Success Wave host Pat Perry has also been a newspaper and magazine business columnist for nearly 40 years. In this episode, Pat shares 36 different business success ideas from some of his writing. This is a fast-paced episode, that may inspire you to think differently about work, the workplace and your job.
If you are considering buying, building or selling a home in these crazy market conditions, this podcast is a must listen! Realtor Liz Zappitelli of the Crockett Team shares her thoughts and advice in this fast-paced and insightful interview with Success Wave host Pat Perry.
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Help Wanted signs are everywhere it seems. From retail to heavy manufacturing, companies are seeking qualified candidates to fill tons of job openings as the economy re-awakens.
In this episode, Success Wave Host Pat Perry shares a number of practical ideas to increase the probability of attracting, finding and hiring qualified candidates. If your organizations success is being impaired due to the apparent "worker shortage", check out this episode of Success Wave today!
If you are a young professional in Northeast Ohio, you will want to tune in to this episode of Success Wave. Host Pat Perry interviews Ashley Basile Oeken, President of Engage! Cleveland. Whether you are seeking a new career opportunity or an avenue to get connected to other young professionals, Engage! Cleveland is THE resource in the Cleveland metropolitan community.
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This episode provides a sneak peek at Success Wave host Pat Perry's new Audiobook - the 2nd Edition of Business Lessons Learned Along the Way. The book is a sequel to Pat's first book Re-Shape Re-Define Re-Imagine, also in its 2nd edition and in Audiobook** format.
Featured in this podcast is Chapter 19 of the Business Lessons Learned Along the Way book, entitled "Wish I Had Some Answers."
Hope you enjoy the podcast and the Chapter!
Pat Perry, host of the Success Wave podcast shares some thoughts about the approach and importance of defining success for your organization and its employees. Check out this fast-paced and thought-provoking podcast, as it may inspire you and your leadership team to take another look at what's important to your organization.
It's been a long year and maybe you are beginning to think about planning that vacation that you canceled last year.
Orlando Florida is one of the top vacation destinations in the world. And, if you are thinking about planning that long overdue and much anticipated vacation to the Orlando area, this podcast is for you!
Success Wave host Pat Perry had an opportunity to discuss Orlando area vacations with Melisa Moon, VP of Sales and Marketing at Mouse Made Simple. Melisa is one of the region's foremost experts on Disney, Universal Orlando and other great destinations. Throughout the podcast, Melisa shares insights on valuable tips that will increase the probability that your trip will be memorable.
Over the past decade, Brian Zimmerman has led the renaissance of the Cleveland Metroparks. He is one of the most influential individuals in the region and in his industry. He is driven to stretch not only himself but his team to think differently on how to successfully manage, maintain and expand a park system even in these challenging times. Take a listen and you will be truly inspired by what Brian has to share about leadership, jobs, careers and making an impact.
There may never be a more important time to assess your company's current business and strategic plans. As we look ahead to a post-pandemic workplace and world, having a solid game plan is essential for sustained business growth and success. In this episode, Success Wave host Pat Perry, talks with Jeanne Coughlin, considered one of the leading strategic planning thought leaders in the region. Jeanne is the President of the Coughlin Group, and has been the trusted advisor to privately-held and family businesses for nearly three decades. Jeanne's comments are thought-provoking and insightful - a must listen for anyone in business.
Success Wave host Pat Perry had the opportunity to chat with one of the most successful HR leaders in the Northeast Ohio region - George Sample (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland). The conversation is one every HR professional and business leader should hear, as George provides insights and observations related to Pandemic and Post-Pandemic business and workplace challenges. From talent acquisition to performance management to compensation, George tackles the unique HR issues evolving from the Pandemic. His comments are thought-provoking and will inspire management teams to take an in-depth look at what the next few years may look like for their workforce and their business operations.
Want a fun way to make business decisions? The classic Rock, Paper & Scissors game provides a great alternative to cut through traditional decision-making, weighted down by corporate bureaucracy and politics.
Success Wave host Pat Perry shares a few tips and insights on how to speed up decision making and still arrive at solutions that will positively impact your business!
If you are seeking a new job or in the midst of a career transition, this episode of Success Wave is for you! Pat Perry interviews Kevin Knaack, of Alliance Search Solutions. During the conversation, Kevin shares:
- Three great tips on how to begin a job search,
- Mistakes to avoid,
- The importance of the virtual interview, and
- How companies should approach selecting an outside firm to conduct searches.
Practical advice from one of the top people in the Search profession!
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You may have recently seen the commercial for the Well Health Safety Rating seal featuring celebrity spokespeople like Robert DeNiro, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Deepak Chopra. The organization responsible for the Seal and the global movement to transform buildings, communities and organizations in ways that help people enhance their health and wellness is the International Well Building Institute (IWBI). Success Wave host Pat Perry had an opportunity to talk with Jessica Rose Cooper, IWBI's Chief Commercial Officer about the Safety Rating, their global movement and opportunities for companies and communities to create healthier buildings and workplaces.
Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some great business and life lessons that he learned from a "22 year-old". (Hint - really an 89 year old that only celebrated 22 actual birthdays because of Leap Year.)
The lessons are great advice and thought provoking, for anyone interested in enhancing their personal and professional success!
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Ginny Whitelaw, PhD, CEO of the Institute for Zen Leadership joins Success Wave host Pat Perry, in this compelling and thought-provoking interview. As managers grapple with new and different ways to lead organizations in these challenging times, Zen Leadership principles offer a different and refreshing approach compared to traditional leadership models.
Dr. Whitelaw's list of accomplishments and successes are jaw-dropping including working at NASA for 10 years (International Space Station), adjunct faculty at Columbia University's senior executive program, a PhD in Biophysics, a BS in Physics, a BA in Philosophy, a Rinzai Zen Master and a fifth degree Aikido Black Belt! Ginny is also an author and her latest book Resonate is a must read!
Check out this Success Wave episode as you are challenged to think differently about how to lead in 2021 and beyond!
Jon Hyman is a high profile employment law attorney who is known for his exceptional work in the legal, HR and corporate community, and for his daily Ohio Employer Law Blog. Jon is also known for his annual Worst Employers "contest" that has gained him national attention.
He also an author, columnist (Workforce Magazine) in-demand speaker and been recognized as an Ohio Rising Star and Super Lawyer!
Jon shares some incredible stories and insights with Success Wave host Pat Perry. He also offers up some inspiring and thought provoking commentary that may have you thinking differently about leadership, managing and organizational culture.
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He is one of the most successful business and community leaders in the history of Cleveland. Mike Benz, also known as the "94 million dollar man", was:
- the driving force behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame being built,
- the CEO of United Way of Cleveland where over $730 million was raised during his tenure,
- a key executive at the Greater Cleveland Partnership, and
- directed the Council of Small Enterprises (COSE).
In this captivating interview, Mike shares some great stories and provides practical advice for anyone seeking to enhance their personal and professional success.
Most impressive about Mike Benz is that he always puts his family and others ahead of any success he has enjoyed during his career, which is still going strong today.
There may be no better time than RIGHT NOW to express appreciation to others. Success Wave host Pat Perry shares ideas on meaningful ways to say thanks, well beyond the simple emoji or "Like".
Maybe a lost "art", how and when we say thank you can make a huge difference on those receiving our intended message. Check out this podcast for a refreshing look at simple, practical and impactful ways to successfully say THANK YOU!
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Now is the perfect time to strategically think about the future for our businesses, communities and ourselves. Futurist Rebecca Ryan, considered one of the nation's leading thought-leaders, shares insights with Success Wave host Pat Perry, on seizing the opportunity now, to reinvent ourselves and organizations for the post-pandemic world.
This is a high-energy conversation that will get you excited about planning for the future, not looking to the past and creating a better tomorrow.
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Ralph and Beth Anne Lazaro created Ralabala over 7 years ago. Their Food, Fitness and Family-First formula for success sparked a movement to creating and sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Their passion for helping others achieve, comes through in this inspirational interview. If you need a little motivation to ensure your 2021 New Year's fitness and health resolutions, this is one podcast that is a must!
If decision making is notoriously slow at your company, it is most likely hurting your business success. Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some thoughts about speeding up decisions when viable solutions are staring you on the face. One of his solutions will put a smile on your face, but it actually may be one of the funnest exercises you play out at work relative to making good decisions.
Need some inspiration? Check out this conversation with Garry Augustine, combat-wounded Vietnam Veteran and former Executive Director for the more than 1 million member Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Garry shares some very personal stories about his Vietnam tour, life changing injuries and incredible journey to become one of the nation's leading Veterans' advocates. He is the living definition of leadership and success by example!
Success Wave host Pat Perry shares some thoughts on how to successfully keep and achieve the resolutions and goals you are making for 2021. These practical tips and suggestions may get you thinking differently about your approach to goal setting and achievement towards becoming more personally and professionally successful!
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Join Success Wave host Pat Perry for a special Holiday episode dedicated to The Gift of Time. We all know that we have a limit on the amount of time in our life. How we use it or abuse often dictates the amount of personal and professional success we can achieve. Listen in as Pat shares some practical ideas on how to "bottle up" the most precious gift we can receive - time.
Happy Holidays and may your time in 2021 be extraordinary!
Enjoy this workplace poem by Success Wave host Pat Perry. The poem may inspire some organizational leaders to think differently about their workplace in 2021 and beyond. The poem was originally published in the News-Herald on Sunday, December 13th as Pat's bi-weekly business column.
Enjoy, thank you for listening and Happy Holidays!
This may be one of the most thought-provoking interviews you will listen to this year! Pat Perry interviews Marianne Crosley, the President & CEO of the Cleveland Leadership Center. As you prepare for the New Year, Marianne provides some inspirational and practical ideas that will get you thinking differently! Leadership opportunities are everywhere and it will be up to each and every one of us to seize opportunities to make positive impacts throughout 2021.
Enjoy this exclusive interview with one of the most successful beings on the planet - Santa Claus! Despite his busy schedule, Santa took time out with Success Wave host Pat Perry to share his thoughts about the holidays, happiness, success, managing a workforce and how to stay on the Nice List. Insightful, fun and thoughtful, this conversation is one you'll definitely want to check out with some milk and cookies!
Enjoy and Happy Holidays from the entire Success Wave team.
This is a special edition of the Success Wave podcast. We are introducing an Audio Column - the audio version of a recent column written by Success Wave host Pat Perry. Pat is a business and leadership columnist for a large Northeast Ohio newspaper and a regional leadership magazine. Similar to an audiobook, this audio column allows the content of the column to be heard, providing convenience for those listeners on the go. Based on listener feedback we may add an Audio Column now and then to the show. Let us know what you think at successpod2020@gmail.com.
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Jen Yorko provides an insightful look at baseball operations at the Cleveland Indians Class-A Affiliate Lake County Captains! COVID-19 may have halted their season, but Jen and her team hit a home run managing through the canceled season and turning lemons into lemonade. Through Jen's leadership, learn how innovation successfully kept this ball club in the game, with a focus on applying lessons learned in 2021.
In this episode we have a fantastic conversation about virtual meetings with author (Virtual Meetings with Power and Presence) and renowned media expert Kim Foley. Filled with practical tips and advice we cover:
- Some of the biggest etiquette mistakes people make during virtual meetings,
- How to present the best image of yourself on camera,
- Body language,
- Equipment needed for successful virtual meetings,
- Where you should be looking when speaking on camera,
- What you should wear during virtual meetings,
- The importance of backgrounds and framing, and
- How you can appear more confident on camera.
This may be one of the most important podcast episodes you listen to this year. Clearly, virtual meetings and conversations are here to stay. Here is an opportunity to learn and apply easy suggestions, from Kim Foley that will transform the way you look, talk and present on virtual calls.
Many regard Bill Wills as the most "trusted voice" on the Northeast Ohio airwaves. His sustained success on the radio and impact in the community is second to none. During this insightful, lighthearted and inspiring conversation, Bill provides some great stories and thoughts around success and successful people.He is a role model who continues to work on his craft with extraordinary diligence.
Hope you enjoy this captivating interview with one of the very best professionals in the media!
Enjoy this fast paced, high energy and inspiring conversation with Vitamix President and CEO Dr. Jodi Berg. Her approach to life and business success is refreshing and perhaps just what we might all need to hear during these challenging days. So blend yourself a healthy smoothie, sit back and enjoy this Success Wave episode - and during the conversation, Jodi provides a special Success Wave 25% discount and free shipping offer for a brand new Vitamix!
Want to be a successful leader? It's not difficult, and you already possess all you need to inspire others to follow your lead. This episode de-mystifies traditional and complicated leadership concepts and distills them into four basic characteristics which you can put into practice today!
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An insightful and common sense conversation about surrounding yourself with key individuals who support your personal and professional success. Achieving your goals in life is challenging without the right support team. Check out this episode to find out who these people are and why putting this team together may be the most important task you undertake to attain the life you seek.
An important episode to share with friends and family!
Mitch Kroll is the Co-Founder and CEO of Findaway, the world's largest digital audiobook technology and distribution platform. Mitch is the consummate entrepreneur, team player, great workplace advocate and success thought leader. EVERY organizational leader should hear this interview, as it provides insightful perspectives on leading, business strategy, risk taking and making a positive impact at home, work and in the community.
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Dave Gilbert may have done more for the City of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio than any other person over the past two decades. In this Success Wave episode, Pat Perry had an opportunity to chat with Dave about Destination Cleveland, the Cleveland Sports Commission, COVID-19's impact and Dave's thoughts on achievement, priorities and his approach to making a positive impact each and every day!
Have some fun with this fast moving episode and see if you have some good answers to the questions Pat shares relative to work, the workplace and success. Sometimes it's not what we know, but what we don't know that inspires us to get better!
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Success is not a destination but a journey. Achieving success is a temporary condition and must be worked on to sustain it over the long term. There is no better way to increase the probability of becoming and staying successful than practice. This episode encourages you to assess your perspective and participation in becoming a better personally and professionally.
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Stay safe and healthy!
Staying healthy has been the theme for 2020, and good health sets the stage for living a happy and successful life. In this informative and inspiring interview with Roy Buchinsky, MD., learn about the 5 E's of good health, an insightful perspective on COVID-19 and practical health tips you can put into play today!
Remember that subscribing to Success Wave is just what the "doctor ordered!"
There may never be a better time to take a hard and honest look at your business. Getting answers to key questions about your organization may in fact determine its ability to sustain success throughout the remaining time we endure the Pandemic and eventually the post-Pandemic era.
Share this episode with your leadership team as it may be the catalyst for a healthy conversation about where your company is today and where it is going down the road.
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GREAT customer service remains a major factor in an organization sustaining success. In this era of instant gratification and speed, it is critical that companies identify ways to enhance their service that translates into a customer base of raving fans!
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Here are some great, practical ideas to consider to simplify your work and life outside of work. Be inspired to take some action today that will help support your road to success! And, don't forget to Subscribe to Success Wave!
This fast moving episode highlights over 30 different ideas focused on achieving personal and professional success. These practical ideas and concepts are intended to inspire some different thinking about work, careers and taking the next steps towards achieving success in your life.
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Explore ideas and strategies that can boost your company's brand in the marketplace. There may not be a more important time to ensure that your organization's marketing, branding and advertising do the job to promote your company's visibility, and positive brand. In this episode, the focus is on common sense, practical and sometimes overlooked approaches to marketing that supports increasing sales.
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Company leaders serious about the success of their organizations, understand that tough questions need to be answered about workplace culture, practices and programs. This episode of Success Wave explores some of those questions and why they are so essential to sustaining business success.
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A thoughtful discussion with ERC president Kelly Keefe. As leader of this 100 year old professional services HR organization, Kelly provides insights on leadership, great workplaces, community service, managing through challenging times and of course success! Kelly also provides some great advice for women in business, including women just starting out in their careers.
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A humorous look at the office kitchen and what we might be missing as so many work remotely. And, even though things might be a bit messy at times at the office kitchen, it is a gathering place where people gather, break bread together and develop successful working relationships over time.
If you are struggling in your current job, perhaps some of the ideas shared in this episode will help you move on to a more fulfilling career. These practical ideas and thoughts can assist you in becoming truly independent of job dissatisfaction!
Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, nationally recognized Clinical Psychologist, provides captivating insights about the critical components of living a fulfilling life, especially in these challenging times. Dr. Lori is an advocate for women and seniors, who provides thoughtful, practical steps and ideas on how to achieve success and happiness at and outside of work.
This episode provides a unique look at dogs and why many of their enviable characteristics and traits would make for better workplaces, if humans mirrored their behaviors.
In this captivating and fun interview, Mike Golic of ESPN shares great stories, insight and advice for athletes and professionals on achieving success and becoming a peak performer.
The ideas shared in this episode are more powerful than any paid advertising to promote your company. In this new era of business restarts, innovative, practical and common sense marketing approaches should be utilized that yield immediate and sustainable results. These eight ideas are low to no-cost and worth a look. Check them out and don't forget to Subscribe to Success Wave!
How does a University of Michigan grad, who started his career out as a heavy metal guitar instructor, become one of the most successful Foodbank CEO’s in the country? In this episode, you will meet Dan Flowers, President & CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. You will find that he is an extraordinary individual, who provides exceptionally honest and insightful thoughts on fear, passion, careers and purpose
If you are looking for new and unique ways to get promoted or advance your career, check out this episode. Learn twelve ideas and tips that can make a big difference on your road to success!
Erik Wahl joins Pat Perry to share his thoughts on sparking creativity, igniting passion and achieving success. Erik is a world famous artist, two-time best-selling author, philanthropist and keynote speaker. Listen and be inspired!
In this episode we explore the six essential steps every organization should seriously consider on their road to business success. Following this approach may ensure that your company does not find itself in 'gridlock' with other traditionally run organizations.
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This episode shares some thoughts, ideas and actions steps on how to allow that inner-kid in you, to help you be more successful as an adult!
In this episode of Success Wave, learn the critical concept needed to achieve personal alignment - peace, happiness, success and fulfillment.
In this session we explore why moving outside of your comfort zone is an essential component of truly becoming successful in your life.
This short story about Magic Pebbles will get you thinking about how you approach your daily life and your willingness to make a difference personally and professionally.
Whether we recognize them or not, there are signs that suggest it may be time to look for a new job. This episode identifies the seven signs when a job change is in order.
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In this session Pat shares the critical importance of defining success in your life and at work. This episode is the building block upon which you can achieve anything you want!