Like a REAL Boss podcast: Recent Episodes
Tiana Sanchez
Like a REAL Boss podcast is where we go beyond the title and unravel the complexities of being a boss. If you are the head honcho, top dog or queen bee…this is for you? Get insight from experienced leaders and passionate workers. Your #1 destination for tips, tricks, trends, tools, talking about the stuff so you can be a better boss podcast. This is your wake-up call for all bosses, managers and anyone brave enough to enter BOSS-HOOD. Leaders welcome!!
Risks, Benefits, and the Great Resignation with Adela Jamal, Cristina Muñoz, and Shannyn A. Smith.
Adela Jamal was most recently Executive Director of Professional Services and Workforce of the Future at Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) in Los Angeles, California. Prior to SPE, Adela worked with technology-focused consulting firms and startups in the San Francisco Bay Area. Adela is deeply passionate about helping women and underrepresented communities thrive and has been supporting and leading numerous DEI programs over the last decade. (She was Co-President of Sony Pictures’ Women In Technology EBRG from 2018-2021, and founded the Caregivers EBRG for Sony Pictures in 2020). Adela has a B.S. in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and is currently a MIT Sloan Fellows MBA class of '22 candidate. (She is on the Sloan Women in Management committee as VP of Mentorship). LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelajamal/
Cristina Muñoz is the CEO and Founder of Proyecto Moms, the platform that connects professional women with flexible job opportunities across Latin America and Former Procter and Gamble Executive, as Talent Practice Manager for Latam region. Cristina has been recognized as 100 women leaders in Chile 2021, Latin América HR Influencer 2020 and Visionaries under 35 2019, mainly because of her deep commitment and passion about gender DEI initiatives and helping women to return to their careers and organizations to increase their gender representation.
Cristina is a Psychologist with an Organizational Development and Change Management post Degree from the University of Chile and Gender Strategy Certificate from INSEAD.
LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-mu%C3%B1oz-galeno/
Shannyn Smith is the Founder of The Capital Boutique. She connects female founders and funders to increase access to capital. She is an Innovator in Residence at the MIT Innovation Initiative, exploring gender diversity of Chief Investment Officers. Shannyn was of the Boston Business Journal's Power 50: The Movement Makers. She was the “Marketer of the Year” at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and recognized by PM360 ELITE as one of the most influential people in the healthcare industry. Shannyn launched her career in strategic communications in NYC. She earned her MBA from MIT Sloan and her AB, cum laude, from Harvard.
LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannyn/
Finding the right candidate for a position can be a daunting task if you are not properly equipped. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Shannon Russo explains how her company Kinetix help professionals find the perfect match for your team. Shannon founded Kinetix by combining three companies to form a recruitment process outsourcing firm (RPO) that leverages an integrated services model comprised of total RPO, staffing & recruiting, and HR consulting.
In her role as CEO, Shannon is responsible for overall operations and leading the strategic direction of Kinetix. In real talk that means she creates the foundation for company strategy and delivers new business for the company, keeps up good relationships with existing clients, manages the leadership and sales teams, and drives the overall vision and culture of the Kinetix brand.
Prior to forming Kinetix, Shannon held various positions throughout ten years at Spherion Corporation, a Fortune 500 staffing, recruiting and workforce solutions company. Without breaking out her entire resume, let’s just say she knows a thing or two about how to make the trains run on time.
Prior to Spherion, Shannon held various positions at large, public and privately traded companies such as W.R. Grace, M&M/Mars, Inc., and Kidder, Peabody & Co. Incorporated in the US and overseas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics Management from Ohio Wesleyan University while running track and playing field hockey and achieving academic All-America status.
About Kinetix:
Kinetix is the recruitment process outsourcing firm (RPO) for growth companies. We leverage an integrated services model comprised of total RPO, staffing & recruiting, and HR consulting to help clients ensure that growth will never be slowed by an inability to acquire and retain the best talent. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Atlanta, Kinetix has filled tens of thousands of positions, from security guards to CFOs. Find us on the web at www.kinetixhr.com.
Kinetix also cares so much about the art of HR and recruiting that we also maintain two blogs (www.hrcapitalist.com and www.fistfuloftalent.com), created with the goal of building a community we can learn from. We know it’s working because FOT and HRC are now industry leaders. Aggregate traffic to these blogs (including page views, email, RSS feeds, etc.) delivers 200K+ in impressions monthly.
We all learn our 5 senses at an early age, but did you know that there are 5 senses that you need to be successful? In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Juli Geske-Peer explains what they are and how they can be used to be successful.
Juli Geske-Peer has spent her career honing leadership and relationship skills, and she'd be the first to say she learned many lessons the hard way. Today, as president and founder of Peer Performance Solutions, she brings those hard-won lessons to her clients—helping individuals and organizations lift performance and attain their goals.
Her passion lies in making a positive impact across the stakeholders she serves, and empowering her clients to carry that same ethos forward. She has earned formal degrees in communications (BA) and organizational leadership (MA), as well as certifications in leadership, training, coaching, and mediation.
Juli has over 20 years of successful consulting and management experience and has worked with companies ranging from local nonprofits to multinational organizations. She is also a voracious reader of thriller/suspense novels and loves being lakeside surrounded by her family.
Women leaders have always had to work a bit harder to show that they that matter to others, but they never stop to think about what really matters to them. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Andrea Johnson shares tips to help women do just that.
Hi there, I’m Andrea Johnson, and I'm an Optimism Expert and Professional Encourager. My mission of helping others find true freedom is expressed through coaching, motivational speaking, podcasting, and building a global community of women, growing through following my six tenets of Intentional Optimism.
I spent my entire childhood and adolescence battling weight gain and, ultimately, bulimia and depression. As an adult, I found several tools to help me manage, including gastric bypass surgery, years of antidepressants and counseling. In 2008, I was diagnosed with early menopause (at age 37), and told I had a 13% chance of a live birth using IVF.
Then, in Feb. 2017, my mother finished her 15-year fight with breast cancer, and I finally sat down and truly walked through all the pain and anxiety and emerged, as if from a crucible, with a new life philosophy - Intentional Optimism.
Let's face it, virtual meetings have become the new public speaking and has become the new fear for may people. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Suzanne Glover breaks down a few of her top tips to help you feel more comfortable on camera.
Suzanne Glover, a professional actress, sales pro and internet marketer combines 35 years of experience in these areas to help you strategically leverage video to grow, not only your business, but to enhance your personal life with more confidence, self love and success!
Leading today takes transparency as well as a bit of vulnerability to foster trust with your team. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Becca Apfelstadt explains how bringing your whole self to work can help you become a more well-rounded leader in today's world.
As Co-Founder and CEO of treetree, a creative marketing agency in Columbus, Ohio, Becca Apfelstadt is on a mission to make treetree the favorite place employees have ever worked and clients have ever hired. treetree delivers creative firepower for B2B giants, expertly linking the creative and sales strategy with a solution that does more than just executes—it elevates.
As an entrepreneur and CEO who wears many hats, Becca started a bi-weekly newsletter and blog, Get Your Mind Bright, in 2020 to share insights on her career, family, vulnerability, resilience and leadership. She believes strongly in sharing stories of success – and struggle – to help shape and inspire the next generation of female leaders.
If you are a leader of others or an expert in your field, chances are that you will be tasked with speaking in front of others. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Tyler Foley explains how coaches others to give speeches with confidence.
Sean Tyler Foley has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years. He is an accomplished film and stage performer and has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked.
There is no question that the workforce is changing and the thought process of those in charge need to change with it. On today's episode of Like A Real Boss, Omar L. Harris shares his tips on what leaders need to do today to make an impact on their team.
OMAR L. HARRIS (Charlotte, NC, born in Pittsburgh, PA) is the founder of Intent Consulting and TYMPO.io (the world’s first and best SaaS application for employee inclusion), a Former GM (GSK and Allergan), Business and Servant Leadership Thought-Leader, Speaker, Award-Winning Bestselling Author of 5 books, including "Be a J.E.D.I. Leader, Not a Boss: Leadership in the Era of Corporate Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion", June 25 2021, “The Servant Leader’s Manifesto”, 2020, and “Leader Board: The DNA of High-Performance Teams”, 2019). With 20+ years of global pharmaceutical executive experience building teams, Omar has worked on 4 continents (U.S., Middle East, Asia and Latin America) for Pfizer, Merck, Schering-Plough and more.
As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur and Florida A&M University Alumni, Harris is passionate about leading teams, high-performance coaching, and inspiring the future leaders of today and tomorrow to adopt the servant leader mindset and stop toxic leadership behaviors.
You can't be an affective leader if you do not understand how your personality may affect others. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Merrick Rosenberg tells us how he uses birds to teach about different personalities.
Merrick Rosenberg founded Team Builders Plus in 1991 and Take Flight Learning in 2012. He is the author of Personality Wins, The Chameleon and Taking Flight, three books about personality. Under Merrick’s leadership as CEO of Take Flight Learning, his company has been selected as the New Jersey Business of the Year and named one of the Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work in the Philadelphia area. Merrick received his MBA from Drexel University who recognized him as the Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year. Merrick has worked with more than half of the Fortune 100 companies in the US and around the world.
Your next opportunity could be around the corner and all it takes is looking at your situation in a different light. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Aleya Harris talks about four pillars of a renewed perspective: Consistency, Intentionality, Excavation, and Replenishment.
Aleya Harris, CPCE is an award-winning marketer and former chef and catering company owner. She is the Owner of Flourish Marketing, an agency that provides marketing education, strategy, and tools to help wedding and creative professionals get and keep a consistent stream of clients.
Aleya is a StoryBrand Certified Guide. She uses that narrative-based framework to develop clear, engaging, and highly converting marketing assets, like email sales funnels and social media solutions, for her clients. Aleya is the current Marketing Committee Chair and Black Caucus Chair for NACE as well as a WeddingPro Educator for 2021. She is also a top speaker at conferences and events such as Catersource and The Special Event.
HR is the first and last to see an employee navigate your company. They can also give insight on how to gain and retain great talent. In this episode, Cassandra Rose explains the importance of HR and some of the challenges they face.
Cassandra Rose is a Partner at Meritarc and is setting a new standard for helping organizations optimize their Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion strategy. Having held roles at multibillion-dollar global brands and unicorn startups, Cassandra has developed proven strategies that positively impact the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of employees and embed equitable practices.
Cassandra has over 15 years of HR experience and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) with a B.B.A. in Business Management, Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations, and Professional Certificates in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Leadership.
A ministry is a service; it's work. The ministry of business leaders is to serve. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Greg Ballard shares what Managers can do to serve their team better.
Greg Ballard is the founder and CEO of Five C Consulting, a boutique firm based in Northern Virginia. His firm works with a diverse set of clients ranging from tech companies, government agencies, military, and non-profit organizations to radically improve their strategic people investments and organizational performance.
Over his 25+ year career, Greg has developed extensive experience in individual and organizational development through a unique variety of entrepreneurial endeavors, corporate roles, faith-based projects, and frontline jobs. Prior to launching his firm Greg led and managed business units of 300+ and has personally mentored over 245 leaders. He also facilitated over 300 classroom/workshop experiences and managed over 1,400 large event experiences. Over the past five+ years, Greg has actively worked with multi-million dollar CEOs, operational executives, mid-level managers, and small business owners to improve their mindset, habits, and overall approach to management and leadership.
Contact Information:
Email - greg@fivec.consulting
Website - fivec.consulting.com
Instagram - @greg.ballrd
Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/gwballard
Facebook - facebook.com/fivecconsulting
"Everyone can be a BETTER leader", says Dom Brightmon, podcast host of Going North. Learn how to be an effective leader by asking yourself, "How can I lead others if I can't lead myself effectively?" In this episode of like a real boss, Dom Brightmon explains the importance of Self-Leadership.
Dominique "Dom" Brightmon, DTM is an award-winning speaker and certified member of the John Maxwell Team.
He is the bestselling author of "Going North!: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself", "Stay the Course: The Elite Performer's 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success" and contributing author for “Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy”.
Dom host's the Going North podcast, a top-rated self-help podcast that interviews authors from all over the world. His mantra is advance others to advance yourself.
Keeping employees "engaged" is more than planning a fun work outing. It is also making sure that their mental health is attended to as well. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, we learn the importance of fulfillment.
Dana Vogelmeier believes everyone should feel good about going to work and feel fulfilled at the end of the day. When they do, everything outside of work feels better, too.
She launched Vogelmeier Consulting in 2016 after working for 33 years for a Fortune 50 company where she honed her leadership through successes, failures, and examples of others. During her tenure she worked for more than 25 years leading teams.
She currently takes that leadership experience to help other teams develop workplaces that people love. Her area of expertise is in employee engagement.
Dana holds a master’s degree in Leadership, is a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, and holds the designation of Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD).
She is actively involved at the local and national level with the Association of Talent Development and with Rotary International.
Working hard to earn a nice paycheck is great, but how long will you last if your heart isn't in it or you are too tired out to enjoy what you've earned? In this episode of Like A Real Boss, David Shar explains what it means to do meaningful work.
David Shar is the president of Illuminate PMC. He is a keynote speaker, consultant, and trainer specializing in helping organizations improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, and design meaningful work.
David is a Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional. He holds his master's in industrial/organizational psychology and is a doctoral candidate in business psychology, where he proudly describes himself as the oldest and baldest member of his cohort. David’s dissertation research explores the interaction between meaningful work and burnout.
In addition to his work and academic pursuits, David’s most challenging and most rewarding role is at home in Baltimore, Maryland where he is the proud father of 5 wise, loving, and hilarious children ranging from 1 to 13 years of age.
Some of the biggest advancements in tech are made by women, but the field has remained a boys' club. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Trina Martin explains what can be done from both sides to give women more opportunities in tech.
Trina L. Martin is an author, speaker, technology consultant, and podcaster. She uses her experiences to motivate audiences to overcome adversity, develop self-determination, and discipline. Trina also inspires emerging leaders to pursue their wildest dreams with heart and grit. An accomplished I.T. professional and member of the U.S. military for 30 years, she has broken barriers and made strides in her career that many said weren’t possible.
Naturally skilled at finding the harmony between technology, science, and data, she has led a stellar career in the Information Technology field. As an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy, a Cyber Intelligence Analyst for the FBI, and now as the owner of her technology agency, Trina has pierced the glass ceiling and excelled in positions typically held by men.
Throughout Trina’s career, the common denominator has been her ability to set goals and not only achieve but surpass them. Self-motivation, discipline, and hard work are the driving forces that helped her design a life and career that defied the odds stacked against her.
As a speaker, she takes a refreshingly honest and relatable approach to teach student leaders, professionals, and women how to develop the confidence they need to do the same.
Transform your pain into power! Working hard does not only mean what you do in the office. You also need to make an effort for your overall well-being as well. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, stroke survivor Marcia Smith talks about the steps toward a successful career that require better mental health and personal well-being. It's important to realize when you are not "okay". MARCIA SMITH is an Evangelist, Entrepreneur, Author. Transformational Speaker, Life Coach and Fashion Jewelry Designer. She is the CEO & FOUNDER of Helping Hurting Heart heal International & Healing Hearts Signature Statements Customized Accessories. Smith is an emotional pain wellness specialist committed to helping individuals transform emotional pain into POWER, strategically by identifying, discussing, addressing, and assessing CORE PAIN POINTS such as personal/professional emotional pain barriers and brokenness in efforts to provide CORE SOLUTIONS. Smith has )20) plus years of Ministry, Corporate, and Community experience. She is the wife of Derrick W. Smith Sr. (25 years) and the mother of eight children.
What do you do when your sales team is struggling and you've done all you can do? You hire the Top Leadership Sales Coaching Team, Jason Forrest Performance Group! In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Jason likens his award-winning sales approach and strategy to sports, shares a story about how he got into the business and will change your perspective on SELLING! Jason Forrest lives on the leading edge of the consulting industry. Jason established his speaking and training career as a top 1% sales professional, but as he trained others, he realized something the rest of the training industry had yet to understand: the sales techniques widely taught at conferences and seminars were installing mental limitations in others, not removing them. That’s when Jason took matters into his own hands, completely disrupting the training industry by becoming the first training company to actually change behavior.
This philosophy is what led his Warrior Selling and Leadership Sales Coaching programs to be ranked in the top 10 World’s Top Sales Development Programs, by Global Gurus. His transformative and one-of-a-kind training programs have rightfully earned him his spot in the top 5 of the World’s Top 30 Sales Professionals for 2021, alongside Grant Cardone, Brian Tracy, and more.
Jason’s success in his sales and leadership coaching programs has pushed him to explore beyond ordinary training by adding a recruiting arm to his company. By using the world’s premier workplace behavioral assessment, FPG finds the most dynamic, culture-fitting, goal-oriented, motivated, and unleashed sales candidates.
His mission is to give every sales professional, manager, and executive tactical, real-world knowledge so they can remove any limiting beliefs keeping them from breaking their plateaus. In the course of that decades-long mission, Jason’s trained billion-dollar companies and everyone from high-powered CEOs to frontline salespeople to increase their effectiveness by driving more profit.
Today's workforce is getting more diverse and training has to be just as diverse. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Dr. Joshua Fredenburg gives a few examples from his book "R.E.D Leadership" on how to lead, train, and develop the new workforce.
Dr. Joshua Fredenburg is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author of five books, leadership/diversity consultant, member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Tedx Speaker, and President/Founder of the ‘Award Winning Circle of Change Leadership Experience that specializes in helping students discover the leader from within, lead and interact with diverse groups of people more effectively, reach their fullest potential as a leader, and build the confidence and inspiration needed to make a positive impact in their community, nation, and world!
Are you struggling, relationally? Save yourself from a lot of "relational pain" by exploring emotional intelligence with Dr. Reggie Thomas. In this episode of Like A Real Boss. Dr. Reggie Thomas the "JEDI" master of EQ, explains why allowing yourself to "feel" is a good thing for all.
Dr. Reggie Thomas – Reggie’s greatest strength is relationships. Over the years he has cultivated and nurtured multiple relationships at various levels of his life – both personally and professionally. His passion is to help leaders develop healthy relationships in the workplace, as well as help individuals, enjoy fulfilling and enriching relationships. Reggie holds a doctorate degree in organization development and his doctoral dissertation was in the area of the value and benefit of emotional intelligence. He has used that research to help scores of leaders improve their leadership skills and improve culture and morale in the workplace.
Reggie is President of PeakePotential, which is a new firm that focuses on executive coaching, leadership coaching, training and consulting. He brings a wealth of experience in providing resources in the area of emotional intelligence, JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) issues, team building, leadership, conflict management, and building healthy organizational culture. Reggie is passionate about investing and pouring into other leaders. He is a “leader of leaders”, who wants to see leaders reach the apex of their leadership potential. Reggie also has a passion for investing in others personally to improve the quality of their lives. PeakePotential will also offer the service of life coaching to help people with life balance, self-care, healthy relationships, setting boundaries, the discovery of life purpose, legacy building, and other life issues.
Well-designed learning programs, well-being, and efficiency. That's inclusive of workforce optimization. When done right, workforce optimization will help your company WIN! In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Alicia Shevetone explains the need to optimize your workforce and strategic ways to accomplish this.
Alicia Shevetone is a globally recognized Talent expert, responsible for delivering double-digit growth and exceptional client satisfaction at SkillSource Learning Partners. As Senior Vice President, she oversees the firm’s Marketing strategy and is responsible for client acquisition, account retention, and procedural efficiency. Alicia’s subject matter expertise includes sales transformation and enablement, human capital strategy, and innovative learning solutions. Alicia holds a B.A. in English from Santa Clara University and is a graduate of Lincoln Law School, where she earned a Juris Doctorate.
2020 was a year that will go down in history for many reasons. One reason is due to the fact that more women than ever have left the workplace. In this insightful episode of Like a Real Boss, Kendra Haberkorn dives into how women shape the workforce, tangible strategies to help women re-enter the workplace, and how companies should prepare.
Kendra Haberkorn has led recruiting, people ops initiatives, and teams at world class consulting firms, large corporations, and fast-growing startups. In 2020, She wroteAsk Me This Instead: Flip the Interview to Land Your Dream Job (available on Holloway or Amazon) to empower individuals to discover and access the career opportunities that will tap into their talents and complement their lives. Based in Denver, Colorado, she works with startups around the country to build strong people ops and talent functions, hire exceptional team members, and solve cultural, team, and operational challenges through periods of growth and transformation. Reach out on LinkedIn, my personal website or Instagram.
In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Mark Maes returns to share a few gems from his High Five Priority Mapping System that will help every leader plan more strategically 12 weeks at a time.
Mark Maes is the founder and CEO of Maes and Associates, a business consulting firm and he is the creator of the High Five Priority Mapping System. Before launching Maes and Associates in 2009, Mark was the CEO- Founder of M&M Interiors for over 20 years. His leadership and commitment to excellence propelled the Riverside-based company to occupy the position of the fourth largest non-union C-9 contractor in California. Mark’s portfolio of accomplishments includes a degree in marketing, Advertising and business Construction Law and Management as well as Blueprint Reading. For over seven years, Mark attended T.E.C. – a CEO Fortune 500- distinguished group of business owners, and four years with BBL (Biblically Based Leadership) for CEO’s and Executives.
At one point in our career, we've all wished that someone would sit down and offer some tips on how to deal with setbacks and ways to approach the next goal. In this episode of Like A Real boss, host Tiana Sanchez offers a few quotes from her book Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat to help us navigate those difficult topics.
Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.
As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazon.com.
We never know when life changing events will happen in our lives. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, George McGehrin shares how one life changing event helped start his business and how another changed his perspective on life.
For close to 20 years, George has run a national executive search/recruiting firm mostly dealing with executive search and leadership at the C-Suite level such as CEO, CFO, CTO, CMO, CIO roles throughout the US, Europe, and South America.
Clients include small startups to global organizations, most companies that you will have heard of or products that you have been impacted by.
Besides managing his recruiting firm, he also works with similar executives in terms of helping them empower their careers, both on the branding and coaching side of the business.
George's LinkedIn can be found here: linkedin.com/in/gmcgehrin
From inheriting her first business at the age of 19, and losing it in the 2008 recession, to taking her remote fractional staffing company to $1M with two years, Liz's mission is to give the small business owner a nimble and profitable business in ANY economy.
Have you ever considered using remote teams in your business? Would you like to shave off 4 or 5 hours of your work day? Liz and her team at Bosun say that using fractional remote teams will increase your bottom line. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Liz Goddard tells us how she helps businesses develop a profit-first mentality which is the key to "recession proofing" your business.
Months now into this pandemic, everyone has been trying to figure out what the new normal will be In this episode of Like A Real Boss, we sit down again with Esther Weinberg and she gives a few tips to help us identify and deal with what's next.
Esther Weinberg is a leadership-training expert that empowers and equips high-level executives in the entertainment industry to build sustainable company cultures based on a foundation of respect, safety and trust. As Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone, she coaches leaders through change with proven systems to reframe, refocus, realign—and ultimately— put people first. Esther’s breakthrough strategies have helped clients including Netflix, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, ESPN, WarnerMedia, Sony, Warner Bros., CNN, DreamWorks Animation, Discovery Communications, Adobe, Disney, IMAX, National Geographic, and Nickelodeon.
Investing in the development is the most important thing that corporations can do for their employees. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Sarah Reyenoso explains why development is so important and how everyone can make it happen in the workplace.
Sarah Reynoso is a Human Resources Manager & Leadership Coach who specializes in Communication, Confidence, and Attraction who has coached individuals in personal development workshops and in the private sector.
She is also a Corporate Leadership Trainer and creator of her signature “Ignite” Coaching & Training Series which is designed to ignite leadership within individuals so they can unleash the leader they are here to be and achieve massive results.
Sarah’s educational and professional background includes a B.A. in Communication Studies and Psychology,
along with an M.A. in Human Resources Management and Organizational Leadership.
She is also a certified health and life coach.
She was recently featured on a podcast “Today’s Thought Leader” hosted by Ruby Fremon (Episode 58), and was interviewed on “Relationship Fun and Games” hosted by Raj and Gaby Sundra on communication in dating relationships.
She is currently a Human Resources Manager and Leadership Trainer for corporations who also does part-time coaching and professional speaking on the topics of leadership and executive coaching in the workplace, as well as leadership in dating & relationships.
Leadership today can be thought of as many things, but one thing for certain is that it is gender-less. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Melissa Guy talks about how to make those seats at the table a bit more diverse for yourself and others after.
Melissa Kyle Guy, Alumni of California State University, Long Beach is a business strategist, speaker, entrepreneur, and community leader. After a successful career in the wealth and financial management industry, she eventually transitioned into entrepreneurship full time. Known as a business builder and crusader for entrepreneurship, she shares her vision of wealth creation through ownership when and wherever she can. She is the co-founder of local award- winning creative media production house and facility Asset Media Group, Lead Strategist of her professional strategy and management agency, the Executive Director of the Urban Media Foundation a local youth in STEM and Entrepreneurship organization, and the president of the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on several boards such as SCE's Small Business Advisory Board, The Wonder Women Tech Conference, Elevate your G.A.M.E youth mentoring program, Southern California's Economic Policy Impact Center (EPIC) and is an active member of the Antioch Church of Long Beach.
Melissa has been recognized by both local and national government agencies for her work in entrepreneurship and the business community. She has been named a local woman of Distinction by Assemblymember Patrick O'donnell, received an Innovation Award from Senator Ricardo Lara, and has received the Business of the Year award for four consecutive years.
Around town she's been jokingly called the 'Olivia Pope of business' due to her knack of business savviness, winning business strategies, and her natural ability to 'level up' a business or brand in an instant. You can find melissa online sharing her journey as a successful mompreneur and business strategist at @missypreneur or check out the work of her production house at @amgstudio
Does "working from home" barriers exist anymore? Many are now using a spare room or even their kitchen table as their new office. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Stacey Lewis tells us what everyone can do to make the best out of this "new" normal and create a "work-life blend!"
Stacey Lewis is the CHRO/Director of Human Resources for the Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest seaport in the United States, with approximately 530 employees and generates annual operating revenues in excess of $300 million. Stacey has over 30 years of professional human resources experience, both in the private and public sectors. She is a former Commissioner for the Long Beach Unified School District Personnel Commission, as well as she holds several leadership positions on a number of local boards.
Stacey is the Creator and Chief Influencer of HRInterrupted, an online community where HR traditions are interrupted by inspiration and influence for all workplace contributors. Stacey formerly served as a Host on everywaywoman.com, a local cable and internet talk-show committed to celebrating everyday women in every way. She also hosted a local radio show on Accelerated radio.net. Her professional, relationship and parenting advice has been featured on several websites, publications and TV shows including the Rachael Ray Show and Ebony and Parenting magazine.
With normal being defined differently in the workplace, the way you treat others is more important than ever. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Esther Weinberg explains how her and the team over at The Ready Zone can help leaders stay pivot-ready, re-evaluate boundaries, and get introduced to ZPI's!
Esther Weinberg is a leadership-training expert that empowers and equips high-level executives in the entertainment industry to build sustainable company cultures based on a foundation of respect, safety and trust. As Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone, she coaches leaders through change with proven systems to reframe, refocus, realign—and ultimately— put people first. Esther’s breakthrough strategies have helped clients including Netflix, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, ESPN, WarnerMedia, Sony, Warner Bros., CNN, DreamWorks Animation, Discovery Communications, Adobe, Disney, IMAX, National Geographic, and Nickelodeon.
A new conversation on diversity, as employees face stress related to racial injustices, is addressing sensitive issues with empathy, asking open-ended questions, actively listening, and mediating divergent thinking and breaking down barriers in a safe space. Many companies check the box on diversity, inclusion, and diverse hiring practices. Now, department leaders and managers must learn how to mediate sensitive conversations while empowering employees to engage in honest dialogue and talk to each other.
In life, you have to work with others in order to accomplish tasks. Experiences learned from working with others can also be beneficial when preparing for the next role in your professional career as well. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Kimberly Jones explains how collaboration has helped her and how it can do the same for you!
Kimberly Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Kelton Legend, LLC, a multidimensional talent acquisition consulting organization. Our marquee declaration, Always Up Always Forward, speaks to our desire to lead the market in creating world-class talent strategies that are dynamic and results driven. Kimberly is fortunate to have worked for some of the most recognized corporate brands in America. Her evolution as a Talent Acquisition Professional includes senior leadership roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, GE Aviation, Raytheon, Honda, Nationwide, and Servicon Systems. Additionally, Kimberly is an Instructor at University of California, Irvine where she teaches within the Office of Continuing Education’s Global Human Resources Program (Technology Applications in Talent Management).
Kimberly feels fortunate to have experienced a variety of globally unique talent acquisition encounters and confidently boasts that she has created strategies to staff positions on all seven continents and two planets. She successfully completed a 6-week deployment to Antarctica including 3 days at South Pole. Kimberly is a fierce diversity advocate who champions the “Power of Collective Imagination”. She is a graduate of Wilberforce University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management. She has been a featured speaker at conferences such as Human Capital Management Diversity Conference, ERE, National Diversity Council, and Smart Recruiters.
Love-Based Leadership can be a soul-stirring, spirit-tickling, heart-centering concept when its fully embraced. It is a powerful and versatile way of thinking that can have a huge impact on coworkers and even family. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Dr. Maria Church explains why the shift from fear to love is needed today.
Dr. Maria Church Bio
Dr. Maria Church, CEO of Dr. Maria Church International, including Government and Corporate divisions, and author of Love-Based Leadership: Transform Your Life with Meaning and Abundance, the upcoming book A Course in Leadership: 21 Spiritual Lessons on Leadership, Love, and Work, and co-author of best-selling book, Answering the Call, has started a movement to revolutionize the workplace with a shift from fear to love.
Dr. Church specializes in organizational culture, change agility, strategic off-site facilitation, and leadership development with over 25 years working with Fortune 500, local governments, non-profits, and academia. Maria holds a doctorate of management degree in organizational leadership and currently teaches for several universities.
She has been featured on radio shows, television interviews, and in magazines. Maria writes a weekly newspaper column on leadership and hosts an online leadership series, Dr. Maria TV. Splitting her time between Scottsdale and the canyons of Southern Arizona, Maria continues to work with high-performing local governments and is working on her next book about exemplary corporate and local government cultures.
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https.DrMariaChurch.com
https.GovernmentLeadershipSolutions.com
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https://www.facebook.com/dr.maria.church/
https://twitter.com/DrMariaChurch
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Love-Based Leadership Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Based-Leadership-Transform-Meaning-Abundance/dp/1452501025
"Never underestimate the impact you have on others, "says John O'Grady. He believes that "trust is not binary" as some people may think which is why he developed the Trust Framework to curate high trust in organizations. In this episode, John discussed the four concepts that make up the Trust Framework.
John O’Grady helps high potential and high performing coaches and executives bring out the very best in their players, teams and organizations. As a former Division I athlete, West Point graduate, Army Colonel, and distinguished combat leader, John has repeatedly served as a senior advisor to executive-level military leaders providing expert advice on culture and strategic direction.
As a coach, speaker, and mentor, John inspires leaders and teams to become the best version of themselves in the most demanding, complex, austere, and challenging environments.
When was the last time that you let your employees know that you appreciate them and care about their wellbeing? When was the last time you pulled them aside and asked about their professional or personal goals? If you can't remember then please tune into this episode of Like A Real boss where Brian Butts shares the importance of those questions and how it can lead to a loyal employee.
Brian Butts is the manager of the Procurement Inclusion and Diversity department at American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. overseeing the company’s efforts to grow the diversity of its supply chain, and serving as a liaison with diversity affinity groups and other organizations to strengthen economic development opportunities.
Butts joined American Honda in 1992 in the company’s Management Trainee Program. Over the past 28 years, he has served in a variety of positions in the company, including district sales manager, assistant manager of Auto Shows & Exhibits, assistant manager of National Auto Advertising, manager of Honda Regional Marketing, manager of Honda Brand Development, manager of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles for both auto brands (Honda and Acura), and manager of Automobile Logistics and Quality Control.
Butts received a B.B.A. in Finance from Howard University in 1992, and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science, Leadership & Management at the University of La Verne (pending May 2020 graduation).
He is an active participant with a number of organizations, including The Bridge Builders Foundation, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the Howard University Alumni Association, and is on the board of directors for WBEC-West, The Bridge Builders Foundation, Asian Business Association and Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC), and participates on several community and scholarship related steering committees.
"Boredom is kryptonite for high-achievers," says CHRO of Health-Ade Kombucha, Deborah Moroz. A whopping 70% decline in engagement is happening in organizations everywhere but not at Health-Ade Kombucha. The daily emails, Zoom calls, over-communication, and video calls once a week from the CEO have helped this fast-growing company stay safe, connected, and healthy. 30 year HR veteran, Deborah Moroz, along with senior leaders and associates in the organization, practice what they preach and have the results to prove it! Tune into this episode of Like a REAL Boss and get ready to RE-THINK your communication strategy.
Deborah Moroz is the Chief HR Officer of Health-Ade LLC with a track record of success supporting organizations through change, including during times of growth, turbulence, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. As an expert on employee engagement, workplace culture, visions, missions, and values, Moroz has built high-performance Human Resources teams that support employer, departmental and individual goals. Moroz has served an HR expert witness in federal and state courts, and her employment law practice serves as the foundation for her emphasis on litigation prevention and compliance. As an HR consultant with over 30 years of experience, Moroz has advised 83+ employers about strategic Human Resource and culture matters. Follow Health-Ade Kombucha and Deborah Moroz on LinkedIn
In today's workplace having empathy is a necessary tool that every leader should have. It includes taking a interest in those you work with as well as giving them a voice when decisions need to be made. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Ingrid Hadley sits down with us to discuss how bringing your employees together can be a powerful move.
Ingrid Hadley is Culture Disruptor. Curator of belonging. Inclusion advocate. She is the Principal of ILH Possibilities, a consultancy firm with expertise in three areas: development, execution, and management services for Enterprise People Operations and Human Resources Teams.
Ingrid partners with start-up and established organizations to augment employee engagement, develop Employee Resource Groups models, construct and facilitate employee development programs, and create inclusive and equitable workplace spaces.
Ingrid is a transparent, and solutions-driven professional with 20+ years of progressive experience managing people and processes in the areas of Global Diversity and Inclusion, Operations, Employee Engagement, Leadership Coaching, and Development. Her mission is to create space and opportunity for everyone.
Today, you are not only limited to having employees in your own city or state. With a little technology and a lot of courage, you can even have an employee in a different part of the world. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Anne Lackey tells us about her special ability to match the right employee with the right employer anywhere on the globe.
Anne Lackey loves starting and running businesses. Mark Lackey has always been fascinated with making things work better and run smoother. Together they have co-founded and run multiple businesses simultaneously for 2 decades. They have generated over 15.7 million dollars in revenue for their service-based businesses in the past 4 years alone.
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LinkedIn: Anne - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelackey/
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Books: https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Lackey/e/B00IA6YAFW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Website: http://www.hiresmartvas.com/
Professionals can lead effectively while still caring for their employees and our next guest proves it. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Tavis Baker sits talks about why he isn't a Boss, but a Care Professional.
Tavis Banks is the founder of Avant Garde Training Group who encourages people to find new and unusual ways to excel at work and in life. A Los Angeles native who has spent over 20 years in service to the public, Tavis has focused his energy in Human Resource Development in the healthcare industry specializing in Technical Training, Customer Service Training and Leadership Development. Early in his career, Tavis found a passion for educating others around him by developing and empowering new and emerging leaders. Leading Education and Training Departments since 2004, Tavis has helped bridge the gap between front line staff and senior leadership to take their teams to the next level. Tavis is also the author of the book T3: Train the Trainer, 10 Things Every Successful Trainer Must Know.
Recent speaking topics include:
- Avant Garde Leadership
- Lessons in Patient Experience
- How to Say Yes!
- Leadership Lessons, a Basketball Story
Any successful business owner would tell you that their greatest asset are their employees, but making each person feel engaged or apart of the company may be a little difficult. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, we sit down with Jill Valdez and she explains the importance of making sure that your employees are engaged and thriving in their position.
Jill Valdez spent 17 years as a full-time executive of a non-profit corporation. In 2016, a corporate restructure caused her to have to figure out what she wanted to do for her new career. She jumped into the for-profit sector and quickly learned that her skills for creating systems and developing people would fill a void. Jill’s passion for helping companies has led her to the launch of LINK … helping companies implement strategies to create engaged employees to get to the next now without pandemonium.
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If someone stopped you at the next networking event and asked "So what do you do"? Would you be able to answer in a concise and thoughtful way? Would you be able to describe your business in a way that it leaves the listener wanting to know more? In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez shares a few tips on how to describe what you offer in an engaging way!
Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award. As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazon.com.
Are you going to networking events to add another business card to your collection or are you going with building relationships in mind? In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez shares a few very effective ways to make a lasting impression when meeting other entrepreneurs!
Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award. As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazon.com.
It doesn't matter if you've just started your business or if you are a season veteran in the business world going on 20 years. The one thing that every entrepreneur needs no matter the skill level is being able to network. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez sits down to talk about the do's and don'ts of networking and they type of networking you should look out for.
Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award. As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazon.com.
Statistically, a great number of businesses fail due to a number of factors. They could be poor planning, lack of money, or even pricing themselves out of their market. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez sits down to talk about a few reasons why businesses fail and what you can do to avoid the same mistakes.
Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award. As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazon.com.
The beauty of being your own boss is setting your own schedule and being able to work around whats important to you. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez takes the time to dispel a few myths centered around the workday of the entrepreneur.
Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award. As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazon.com.
Your ideas or innovations are more than just a way to earn income, they are a solution to a problem that someone has. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez will share her tools that will hopefully help bring your ideas to reality.
Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.
As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazon.com.
There are 8 things that every aspiring business owner should have or consider before making the decision to become an entrepreneur. In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez takes the time to go over the 8 components that make up the Entrepreneurial Mindset and will help you begin the process of asking yourself some interesting but deep questions.
Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.
As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazon.com.
With a passion forbusiness development,KenaFuller set out to build a consulting firm revered for its hands-on expertise, expansive knowledge, and award-winning services.Aligned with her education in Global Business Management, Marketing, and Small Business Enterprise, it is her 20 years of experience in business development, management, sales and marketing that provides each client with a level of professional prowess that is unsurpassed.As Executive Director of Fuller Management, Kena is adamant about client engagement andoverall customer satisfaction. Focusing in the areas of strategic planning and implementation, Kena’s clients consistently yield a sustained increase in overall revenue production, customer conversion and retention, ensuring successful business growth. Personally,managing everyclient account, it is her careful attention to detail and integrated strategy that has helped grow client revenue by more than $1.95 Million dollars each year. With a consistent focus on expanding margins, clients see consistent growth and stabilized progress, aiding in a healthy business and happy clients!
Do you love what you currently do for a living? Kena Fuller didn't and with the support of friends and family, she decided to branch out on her own to start her own company. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, we sit down with Kena Fuller and she shares the hard work that she needed to put forth in the beginner to get where she is today.
Do you have dreams of becoming an Entrepreneur but you are waiting for someone to present you with the perfect opportunity? If your answer is yes, then tune in to this episode of Like a Real Boss where Matthew Wolfhardt tells us about the very unique way he started his brand.
Raised in Southern California, with family roots in Germany, Matthew began his career in the fashion industry in 1997 after graduating from Brooks College in Long Beach, California. It was during his time at Brooks that he developed an interest in fashion design.
He has worked in the design of young men, junior apparel, handbags, and decided to launched his own line of fine leather accessories including handbags, belts, bands, and weekenders.
Designing and producing under the WOLFHARDT label since 2004, WOLFHARDT products can be found in stores throughout the world as well as online at www.WOLFHARDT.com.
Most people think that having a great product or service is all that you will need to attract customers, but what about you reason or "why"? In this episode of Like a Real Boss, we sit down with expert Storyteller Mellissa Tong and she explains that having a great story is instrumental in gaining a following.
Mellissa Tong directs and produces award-winning broadcast TV commercials and digital content for Fortune 500 and B2B companies such as Nissan, Verizon, CBS, Wells Fargo, and California Department of Health, just to name a few. She successfully assists Small to Medium-sized businesses and helps them craft their stories on video. Tong has a passion for directing and producing independent feature films and documentaries. She is a sought-after Public Speaker and On-camera Coach for "How To Be A Rock Star On Camera" and "Finding, Speaking, and Marketing Your Big Why™"
Every day you’re driven nuts by the people around you making common sense errors and irrational decisions. Imagine what life would look like if you didn’t have to waste time and energy dealing with stubborn, clueless, argumentative, defensive, or apathetic coworkers! Thank goodness Eric M. Bailey translates decades of brain science research into every-day language, helping you break through common communication barriers that will improve every relationship in your life. Whether you work in the executive suite or on the front-line, this book will teach you how to cure the stupidity all around you.
Eric M. Bailey, President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group Consulting, helps humans experience how brain science can change every relationship in your life. Eric developed a methodology that engages emotional feelers, analytical thinkers, and everyone in-between. Eric’s work has been used by Google, US Air Force, Los Angeles County and many others around the world. Eric has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Saint Louis University and is a lifetime learner of human and organizational behavior.
The Cure for Stupidity: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior. Get the book on Amazon today!
Have you ever thought about selling products on Amazon but didn't know where to start? Do you have some background in sales but not sure how to REALLY sell online? In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Stephen Sommers speaks of humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar business!
Stephen is a co-founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, an education platform that teaches members how to create a 5-7 figure income stream selling products on Amazon.
He and his business partner, Robert Rickey, are both 7-figure Amazon sellers, and serial entrepreneurs who have built Marketplace SuperHeroes, as well as a full Freight Company and Accountancy Service for Amazon sellers.
They have spoken all over the world, helping over 3,800 individuals build real, sustainable, and global businesses on Amazon selling boring, everyday items across multiple markets (not just .com!).
Have you ever wondered what it was like when E-Commerce giant Amazon was getting started? Or how it would be to strike out and take a chance on something that interests you? Tune in to this episode of Like a Real Boss where Nathen Hirsch talks about the wild days of E-Commerce and Amazon.
Nathan Hirsch is a serial entrepreneur and expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. He started his first eCommerce business out of his college dorm room and has sold over $30 million online. He is now the co-founder and CEO of FreeeUp.com, a marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted freelancers in eCommerce, digital marketing, and much more. He regularly appears on leading podcasts, such as Entrepreneur on Fire, and speaks at live events about online hiring tactics.
As a leader, you may be tasked with focusing on many tasks at one time and as any honest boss will tell you, that will take some practice each day. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Chris Denny explains how attention to detail equates to everyday excellence. He also shares tips and pitfalls to look out for when you are asking your team to pay more attention to detail.
Attention to Detail is about developing everyday excellence, every day. Individuals and companies learn how to become more detail-oriented to reduce errors, increase productivity, and improve overall quality.
Chris Denny is a researcher, trainer, consultant, and business owner. When he is not running a business or spending time with his family, he is researching attention to detail or helping others become more detail-oriented.
http://attentiontodetail.com
Chris delivers training workshops and seminars for companies and government organizations and conducts one on one coaching for high-value employees. Attention To Detail training is available via online courses.
The seed of Attention To Detail Solutions started in 2010 when Chris had an employee who was technically strong and generally valuable aside from his low attention to detail. After searching for a book or training and finding nothing that would help, Chris started to create something that could help. He had inadvertently found a passion and after 6 years of exhaustive research, hundreds of surveys, and dozens of interviews, Chris emerged with the Attention To Detail Training™ system.
You can download a copy of the E-Book by Chris Denny below
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0990526046/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=atdetail-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0990526046&linkId=88391600d7dda4a16199215a5081b1e7&fbclid=IwAR0Vq15gqg5gDGkfq8mz8bVDXdzxTcO8h8LOllClrBV-km_z6ch8HHwXa7Y
In the high paced and high pressure world of sales, you can get wrapped up in the numbers and trying to sell your product. Have you ever taken the time to stop and ask yourself if what you are selling actually serves others? In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Daniel Blue tells us his story and how makes sure that he starts his day with a purpose to serve others.
Daniel is the owner of Quest Education. He educates business owners on self-directed retirement accounts to help them accomplish their financial goals. Daniel has worked with over 1,200 business owners and was recently recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. Most American’s don’t know what a self-directed retirement account is but Daniel is determined to change that and bring awareness to how beneficial having one can be.
No matter the industry, every business owner has run into the issue of finding funding and this is something that can help you develop or stop you dead in your track. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Thomas Slaughter shares some innovative yet SUPER simple ideas of how to secure funding that can help every business owner no matter where you are in your journey.
Thomas J. Slaughter is an Entrepreneur and Management Consultant with expertise in Organizational Leadership, Strategic Management, and Information Technology Services Management. He is the founder and Managing Partner of Strategic Intent Consulting Group, Inc. (SICG), a dynamic Business Consulting Firm that helps entrepreneurs, start-ups, small-medium size businesses, and faith-based organizations navigate through the choppy waters of doing business by helping them in the areas of Information Technology, Cyber Security, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Business Formation, and Business Strategies!
A great business idea will do no good without an audience to share it with. In this episode of lLike a Real Boss, Frank Kitchen and he explains the importance of finding your target audience and what it takes to keep them and gain more.
Frank Kitchen is the Founder of Frank Kitchen Enterprises, LLC. His Keynote Speeches, Educational Workshops and Training Programs Educate, Elevate and Empower Leaders around the world to live their Dreams by implementing his “Live F.R.E.S.H.” Methodology. The methodology challenges individuals to dedicate their time, talents, team and treasures to be positive difference makers and life changers in their communities, organizations, workplaces, and schools
So you've built your site, now what? Have you thought of ways to keep your audience coming back for more? Luckily, in this episode of Like a Real Boss, Demetrious Reed shares his 7 steps to Hook and Keep Your Target Audience.
Demetrious is passionate about marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, emerging technology, web design, and graphic design. He uses his talents to help entrepreneurs, public figures, entertainers and businesses determine their business goals, target audience, brand, and their marketing roadmap.
In today's digital age, your website is your first impression, your storefront, and most importantly your hardest working employee. In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Demetrious Reed shares his tips to build a winning website for your business.
Demetrious is passionate about marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, emerging technology, web design, and graphic design. He uses his talents to help entrepreneurs, public figures, entertainers and businesses determine their business goals, target audience, brand, and their marketing roadmap.
Many people want to set off and start their own business, but many lose motivation for their dream when its time to sit down and plan on the ways to get there. In this episode, Tana Session gives us a few tips on how we can make those dreams a reality.
Tana M. Session has built a successful career in Human Resources spanning over 20 years, where she has held almost every position from administrative assistant to the top Human Resources leader for multiple companies including for profit and non-profit organizations. She was recently recognized as a Huffington Post “Top Female Expert to Follow in 2018.”
In November 2016, Tana released her first book entitled Inside the Revolving Door: Chronicles From the Human Resources Department. In January 2017, she released the #1 Best-seller Get Your Career Life in Order, a step-by-step career management and job-hunting self-help guidebook.Tana is also a contributing writer for Forbes.com and BlackEnterprise.com, and has been featured in Huffington Post, Essence Magazine, and on various television, syndicated radio and podcast shows.
Going through life, we learn that there are consequences to every action and that doesn't stop when we enter the business world. In this episode, Richard Franzi explains how "unintended consequences" have played a role in shaping the business landscape we know today. The Key to Better Business Performance is Controlling Unintended Consequences
Richard Franzi is experienced in helping business executives to improve the quality of their decisions. He is the author of the first book ever written about the power of peer learning to improve an executive’s performance in Killing Cats Leads to Rats. He started from humble beginnings growing up in a small coal mining town, the son of a steel worker in Western Pennsylvania. He has worked with CEOs as the chair of CEO Peer Groups for the past 10 years to help them develop robust decision-making systems to avoid, reduce or mitigate the negative effects of unintended consequences on their businesses.
Richard is the host of Critical Mass Radio Show & Podcast. He and his work have been featured in national media: Forbes.com, INC.com, CNBC.com, American Express OPEN Forum, various talk shows, as well as Southern California publications: Orange County Business Journal, Orange County Register, OC Metro Minute.
Success, Business, and Sustainability can be daunting words for today's business owners and in our ever-changing climate, some may think that one of those topics may be left out. One thing they have in common is that they are all attainable by retaining your top talent. In today's episode, Coleen Hauk gives us some insight as to why companies are finding it hard to keep top talent and she gives us a few tips on how to turn it all around.
Colleen Hauk is a speaker, co-author of the bestselling book, Women Who Ignite, a Certified Professional Success Coach and creator of YOU SO NEW ™, a program designed for successful professionals who fail to take care of their personal life.
All of this coupled with over 15 years of corporate leadership, Colleen shares her skills in a unique way to connect and empower high-performers to ‘have it all’ without losing it all.
Have you thought about what brings you balance? Or what it would take for you to fill whole or fulfilled? Well those are a few of the feelings that can describe what it is to thrive. In this episode, Cecilia Gorman will walk us through a few ways of how you can thrive in the workforce and even in your personal life.
Cecilia hails from the advertising industry, where she spent 20+ years in production, recruiting and human resources. Her love of learning plus a knack for coaching others ultimately turned her career into one as a professional speaker and trainer.
Cecilia is certified with the John Maxwell Team and the owner of Creative + Talent + Partners, a training consultancy that specializes in the development of new and struggling managers. She’s the co-founder of Empowership, a year-long training and mentorship program designed exclusively for women. It's been her mission to inspire, educate and motivate employees toward their greatest potential.
Today's workforce is filled with people with very diverse backgrounds, and those backgrounds are not only tied to race or nationality. Gender is a very important topic in the todays time and Anita K is here to share with us the importance of being respectful as well as some of the struggles that some go through when it comes to their personal identity, and gender.
As both a motivational life coach and strategic talent manager, Anita K offers progressive solutions to help her clients optimize their strengths and create a pathway of success. Holding a B.S. in Marketing from USC, Anita spent 20 years in career coaching & talent acquisition. Her expertise in talent development leadership and training in motivational techniques create a unique and effective life coaching philosophy. Anita K is the life coach for TGR, a Southern California Transgender support group. Stay tuned for her new book out early 2019: “Behaving Bravely” strategies on managing life through mind shift perspectives.
In this episode, Dr. Dorthy Neville tells us why it is importance for Women to get their seat at the table in the workplace. She also explains The Five Archetypes of Leadership and how each role can help you build your team.
Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD, is a speaker, author, coach/consultant, and founder of 4 companies. In becoming an entrepreneur, she quickly learned the necessity of developing leadership skills. As a psychotherapist for 25 yrs., a graduate faculty member, a Clinical Instructor in medical school, and the founder of two Institutes, she developed her own system of leadership training around her work with The Five Archetypes of Leadership. In helping women excel in leadership positions, Dorothy sees the need, regardless of success level, for recognizing the current fears, values, and processes present while developing the mindset and communication skills needed for success.
As technology moves forward, many are worried that AI will take over the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Terri Horton tells us how learning new skills and using AI to our advantage will help us get ahead in the workplace.
Dr. Terri Horton is a workforce futurist, skills and artificial intelligence strategist. She is a consultant, Forbes Contributor, corporate trainer, speaker and educator. Her expertise is in providing organizations and executives with strategies centered on leveling up with the right workforce knowledge, insights, strategies and skills to future-proof their brands in the artificial intelligence economy. Dr. Horton holds a doctorate in Education from USC, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management, MBA in Marketing and micro credentials from Cornell University and MIT in data analytics and artificial intelligence business strategy.
Juggling all of the things that go on at work can be challenging, but what happens when you throw in the long term care of a family member? In this episode, we speak with Tracey Lawrence on the challenges that Sandwich Bosses can face and she give us a few tips that help both employers and employees navigate the difficult role.
Tracey Lawrence is an author, educator, innovator, disruptor and entrepreneur. Her journey as a serial caregiver led her to create Grand Family Planning, LLC, a comprehensive multigenerational family coaching and support system. Tracey shows clients the power of being proactive in light of the certainty that illness and death will be a part of every person's life. She saves lives and legacies in a climate which is focused on lengthening human lives without regard to quality of life. Her team-based approach simplifies a daunting and complex process. Tracey’s book, “Dementia Sucks,” was officially released by Post Hill Press on May 15th, 2018 and is available from Amazon http://amzn.to/2Bik4YW , Barnes and Noble, and fine booksellers everywhere.
Aristotle says, "Courage is the first virtue that makes all other virtues possible." In this episode, Sandra explains the true definition of courage and how we can use it in our daily lives.
As a global speaker, Sandra Walston is on a mission to resurrect the power of everyday courage and courageous leadership by simply embracing the original definition, meaning "heart and spirit." With over 22 years of original courage research, she proves that there is a direct correlation between your success quotient and your courage quotient.
Going to the gym is great for your body, but what good is it if you are not finding ways to give your brain a workout? In this episode, Lindon Crowe shows us the importance of knowing how or why our brain operates the way it does so we can excel in the workplace as well as our personal lives.
Lindon Crow is the President of Productive Learning, a California-based personal development company, founded 25 years ago by his Father, Lindon Oscar Crow. Lindon graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and minor in religious studies. Lindon began his career with Productive Learning in 2010. Since joining, he has had the honor of helping more than 2,500 clients achieve higher levels of emotional awareness, self-mastery, and personal fulfillment. In 2013, Lindon became President of Productive Learning. Lindon believes this journey has been one of the greatest challenges and most rewarding endeavors of his life.
In this episode, our guest Randi Levin lets us know that its ok to put certain things on the "back burner" of our lives. We also discuss the importance of the "today list", and how it plays a large role in reclaiming the balance in your life.
Randi Levin CPC, founder & CEO, Randi Levin Coaching – is a nationally recognized transitional life strategist, author, keynote, and reinvention expert. Randi Levin Coaching supports women in becoming legends in their own lives! Using the concept of legacy as a power tool for change and redirection, Randi is a catalyst toward a shift in perspectives in regard to fear, growth, purpose and overall success. She is a featured expert for HuffPost, Thrive Global, DivorceForce, The Three Tomatoes, Women for One, and Better After 50. Her workshops have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, Business Insider, and Working Mother Magazine. Randi is a contributing author in the anthology series Get RESULTS!
Communication is a daily part of our lives, and at times it can be difficult or even intimidating. In this episode, Stacie Speaker takes the time to share a few techniques that will help you approach difficult conversations from a different perspective.
Stacie Speaker Coaching specializes in working with Women Leaders who want to be powerful communicators, who want to make an impact in their organizations, helping them understand the inner critic, overcome the imposter syndrome, push past "good enough", and be respected without being demanding or aggressive. The company also partner with companies to set their employees and teams up for success, helping them grow and developing dynamic leaders to their fullest potential all in a culture of ongoing effective communication.
In this episode, we address the questions: What does it look like for male leaders in the workplace? What are some of today's barriers? How are people raising male leaders to be effective leaders who are sensitive, and empathetic?
Mark Maes is the founder and CEO of Maes and Associates, a business consulting firm and he is the creator of the High Five Priority Mapping System. Before launching Maes and Associates in 2009, Mark was he CEO- Founder of M&M Interiors for over 20 years. His leadership and commitment to excellence propelled the Riverside-based company to occupy the position of the fourth largest non-union C-9 contractor in California.
Mark's portfolio of accomplishments includes a degree in marketing, Advertising and business Construction Law and Management as well as Blueprint Reading. For over seven years, Mark attended T.E.C. - a CEO Fortune 500- distinguished group of business owners, and four years with BBL (Biblically Based Leadership) for CEO's and Executives.
Mark Lives in Riverside County with his wife of over 19 years. They are blessed with four amazing children. In his spare time- you can catch mark enjoying the outdoors on Harley rides, boating, water skiing, camping, fishing, biking, surfing, learning and his passion for spiritual development and service.
Dr. Will served 6 years in military, 2 deployments, and an honorary discharge in 2001. He's shedding light on veterans in the workplace and why the transition can be difficult for both the veteran and employer.
Dr. Will was raised in one of the roughest cities in America. Growing up in Compton was no piece of cake, surrounded by gangs, drugs and murder, and being raised by a single mother didn't make things easier. Throw in a low self-esteem, a speech impediment and you have the beginning of Dr. Will’s journey. Through a series of life-transforming events, Dr. Will was able to change his life around. For the last 15 years, Dr. Will has traveled to over 40 different countries to train leaders and organizations, he has written over 40 books and has received multiple awards over the years for his work in mentoring, business and professional speaking.
Tanya Brown is no stranger to adversity or trauma. With the murder of her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, she has faced overwhelming life challenges but used these obstacles to ultimately improve the quality of her life. Tanya became a domestic violence advocate, speaking and training to would inform people about the horror of abuse at home. Ten years after the loss of Nicole, Tanya suffered a mental breakdown; and as a result, she has made a personal commitment to speak on the issues of how to overcome adversity and promote HEALTHY mental health. Tanya has become a nationally recognized author, speaker and life coach who uses the lessons from her experience with Nicole as a compelling motivational speaker.
Dr. Alisha “Ali” Griffith is a trained educator, speech-language pathologist, and audiologist for more than 20 years. As a best-selling author and proud mother of Zachary, her bright and extraordinary son, who is on the autism spectrum, Dr. Ali launched an autism parent development program, So Smart Kids, Inc., and Smart Fit Fam., which is dedicated to children and families on the spectrum. She teaches them about wellness, fitness and nutrition. She believes in remaining focused, maintaining a positive mindset as instrumental keys to success. Dr. Ali Griffith has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Network Journal, Autism Parenting Magazine and Blog Talk Radio.
Tiffani Sierra is an actress, a certified Social Emotional Arts Facilitator, and master teaching artist. With over 15 years of experience working in schools and organizations, Tiffani shifted her focus from performing to transforming lives through developing theatre programs using the art of improvisation. In 2010 she founded Improv It Up and has been using Improvisation to help students, organizations and corporations experience greater creativity, teamwork, personal growth and transformation, improving work relationships, boosting morale, and performance skills. Working with underserved Los Angeles youth, Tiffani is a highly-acclaimed teaching artist offering playwriting programs in juvenile halls in the Bay area.
Talent Management plays a role in creating a gender-diverse workforce. In this episode, we address masculinity in job descriptions, why women don't make it to the top and why women need more financial, strategic and business acumen. What is the "golden skirt effect" and why are companies 69% more profitable with a gender-diverse company?
Organizational and Talent Development Manager, Public Speaker and Consultant and with over 25 years of experience in Organizational Development and Performance Improvement specializing in Executive Leadership, Management Training and Development. expertise in Identification, training and retention of High-Potential employees. Catherine co-invented of GOV360, a multi-rater leadership assessment tool. Extensive experience building the potential and knowledge of diverse work forces in order to inspire a more powerful public good.
In this episode, we address the questions: What does the new paradigm of female leadership look like, theoretically and in practice? As we see the scales shift, how do women prepare for the next big leap in their careers? What are the long-term implications of increasing women in leadership as executives, CEO’s, and politicians? How will that shift impact our country and the world at large? What can we do right now to make a change in our lives, work, and communities based on New Paradigm Women’s Leadership principles?
Celia Ward-Wallace is a leading Certified Life & Business Coach. She is an internationally recognized Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Expert, who leads her clients to discover their purpose, start a purpose-driven business and become thought leaders through entrepreneurship, coaching, speaking, writing, community building and activism. Celia is on a mission to empower 1,000,000 women to embrace their greatness, live their purpose and leave a legacy.
In this episode, we answer the questions: How do women play a major role in enabling better decision-making? What are the benefits to a company with more gender-inclusive leadership teams as it relates to corporate sustainability?
E. Michelle Mickens CEO, Live 4 Change, LLC, a global strategic sustainability consulting firm. We help businesses develop transformational change through establishing CSR principles throughout the organization’s structure, strategies, and systems. We employ various organizational change interventions, leadership development processes, and coaching methods. Our goal is to help transition the leader and organization from where you are now to where you desire to be. Live 4 Change, LLC provide leadership and organizational development training, workshops, coaching and mentoring. E. Michelle Mickens has an extensive background in developing sustainable residential and commercial community projects and green sustainable businesses.
What is the most significant barrier to female leadership? What significant role do women play? What is the biggest challenge for the next generation of women?
Desmarie Guyton, is the owner of DGM (Desmarie Guyton Management), and Wealth Specialist. Her goal is to help individuals build wealth in all areas of life from a Spiritual, Financial and Health Perspective. She is also the Author of the self-help book, “Encouragement for Discouraged Women” and is a contributing writer of finance to “E” The Magazine for The Executive Female, as well as an inspirational writer for West Coast Magazine. She is a Motivational Speaker, and Co-Founder of the women’s organization “Blend2day,” which is an acronym for Balance, Life, Educate, Network, and Dream.
What does leadership resemble when you're one of a few good women in the military? In this episode, U.S. Marine, Jenny Defresne tells about her love of the marines, the lack of female representation and the adverse impact of command and control leadership.
Jenny DuFresne is a transformational leader. Her 10-years as a United States Marine form her leadership foundation. As a trailblazing leader, she applied her leadership lessons and founded the only all-male public charter elementary school in Washington, DC. She writes about the impact of this venture in her bestselling book, From Empty to Overflow. In the book, she highlights five radical actions women leaders need to create happy, harmonious, and joyful lives. Her leadership development and training company works with women leaders and teams in corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. Learn more about her book at www.FromEmptytoOverflow.com
In this episode, Tracie L. James is addressing the questions How do you report when the "accused" is not employed by the organization? What can you do? What is "Excuse-Free Leadership" and how can it be used to hold leaders accountable for being morally and ethically appropriate?
Tracie L. James is a 20-year business veteran who throughout her successful career as a retail manager, fundraising manager, and entrepreneur has learned how an excuse laden culture can cause an organization to be ineffective, unproductive and unprofitable. She utilizes her extensive experience to assess your current situation, identify opportunities and create strategies to get you to zero excuses and more results. She’s passionate about helping you get the results you need now by providing a clear, actionable strategy in her message.
Dr. Neva Helena Alexander (Dr. Neva) is the author of two books Females’ Guide to Understanding Leadership and #Risingleaders. Dr. Neva is the founder of NEVA Alliance Training, a company based in New York that provides professional development workshops locally and globally. In this episode, Dr. Neva explores how harassment differs globally and what we can do as a society to change.
Dr. Neva is a lifestyle expert from a global perspective and has vastly traveled the globe to several countries in learning and understanding other cultures. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York Institute of Technology, and City of New York University SPS Program. In addition to being an educator in the classroom, she trains and coaches people from every walk of life and profession and she has published educational research.
Thomas J. Slaughter is Entrepreneur and Management Consultant with expertise in Organizational Leadership, Strategic Management, and Information Technology Services Management. He runs two startup companies and is a consultant for one of the largest technology companies in the world. Over the past four years he has advised over 125 organizations in various verticals that include healthcare, municipalities, K-12 education, non-profit, legal, insurance, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation, technology, and distribution at the SMB and Enterprise levels in leadership, technology, and management. In addition to his management, consulting, and entrepreneur endeavors; he’s an author and speaker that deep dives in the areas of Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership, Information Technology Management, Education, and Personal Development
Are you leaving the “humanness” out of the workplace? In an HBR article, 20 years ago, it stated, "One reason for the scarcity of managerial greatness is that in educating and training managers, we focus too much on technical proficiency and too little on character. But the only people who become great managers are the ones who understand in their guts that managing is not merely a series of mechanical tasks but a set of human interactions."
In this episode learn why cultivating relationships at work good for business, how to lead with humanity and put people first before profits, why most people focus on mechanical tasks instead of human interactions and a tip on how to gain strategic advantages by being more authentic with your human interactions.
Nicole Lance is the CEO of Lance Strategies, providing individual coaching and high-value solutions for private businesses, non-profits, and local governments looking to build team-oriented cultures and identify and refine strategies for success. She is also the Assistant City Manager for Surprise, Arizona and a founding member of Arizona Women Leading Government. Nicole teaches at Arizona State University, and serves as an Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base. Central to who Nicole is and what she does is sharing philosophies of intentionality, diversity, and inclusion, and finding innovative ways to succeed.
Jeron Mastrud is the best-selling author of Stand Tall: How to Lead from Within and Create High-Performance Teams. As a former Kansas State University standout student-athlete and NFL starting Tight End for the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders, Jeron tackled his way from student geek to athletic freak. Mastrud is now the CEO of Pacific Neuro Therapy, a company which helps athletes and active adults overcome injuries and chronic pain in 10 days or less. Jeron has a passion for athletics, fitness, and helping others in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Do you serve others? Do the people you serve, grow as a result of your leadership? Servant Leadership is more than a concept. It's a lifestyle. Listen to my interview with Garrett Aanestad, Servant Leadership is streaming NOW! Garrett has BA in Strategic and Corporate Communication and Minor in Leadership Studies. Serving as a Coordinator to the Office of Alumni Engagement at Chapman University, practicing servant leadership, he is acquiring his MA in Leadership Development.
Why were people surprised when Trump won the election? Why do we trust Uber but not our boss? When we hear a description of a smartphone, why don't we think of a Blackberry?
Listen to my interview with Eric Bailey, A NEW Conversation on Bias streaming NOW!
Eric Bailey is President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group and creator of The Walking Meeting, a series of short videos on leadership lessons in 2 minutes. For over a decade Eric has served, local government, non-profit, healthcare, and finance in the areas of leadership and executive coaching, strategy alignment, and culture improvement.
Bringing Your 'A' Game - Authenticity. Authenticity means your words match your actions, that self -awareness and self-reflection is happening all the time. It's knowing that leadership requires followership.
So, how can you become more authentic and thrive? Listen to this episode to find out!
Trillium Teams is a boutique leadership training firm, specializing in leadership courses, team building workshops, and a team coaching process. Trillium Teams was established by Ruth Gmehlin and Jill Geddes in 2005.For the past 12 years, Jill and Ruth have had the opportunity to work with clients across all industries in North America, the UK, and Asia. Some clients include: Microsoft, Disney, Oracle, NASA, Marriott International, Chanel, Bose, Adobe, Tesla, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Fiji Water.
"Manager's become heroes. Leaders make heroes."
Mike Alpert has been the President/CEO of The Claremont Club, a multi-use athletic, social facility with a staff of 271 and servicing over 10,000 members. Since 1997, Mike he has created a dedicated team with a sense of ownership and accountability and a focus on making a difference in people’s lives.
Mike has served on various boards of Athletic Clubs and Wellness Organization and has received prestigious awards including the Association Distinguished Community Service Award.
What is your personal best? In episode 35 of Like a REAL Boss, Dr. Felicia asks the question, "Are you fit for leadership?" Learn the 4 dimensions of intentions and the most common reasons why we don't achieve our goals.
Dr. Felicia English ignites & engages groups as a seasoned professional development trainer. She’s been previously employed with FranklinCovey Co., Port of San Diego, and is a certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. As the owner of Kaizen Organizational Development Consulting, she has aided client success for 18 years+. Dr. English certified as an Elite Life & Business Coach in 2010 then joined international team YB12 in early 2018 combining her employee/organizational development experience to help individuals and organizations beat procrastination and overcome barriers with her signature coaching program, “Best Year Ever!”
Elaine Williams is an expert on “captivating the crowd.” She knows a thing or two about communicating with power, concise and clear messaging and reading your audience.
She is an award winning stand up comedian and speaker who’s appeared on Saturday Night Live, America’s Got Talent, HBO, ABC, NBC, FOX TV. She’s been featured in The New York Times and on Hay House Radio and is a blogger for the Huffington Post.
Author of multiple books, including The Instant Connection: How to Connect with Any Audience Fast.
Elaine teaches that only 7% of communication is with actual words; the rest of it is body language, energy, tone, and delivery. Her clients are able to connect quickly with any audience and use their sharpened speaking skills to engage and captivate with stories.
She has completed Leadership Training with Landmark Education
Go to school. Get your education. Land a decent job. And you will be set for life!
This is the all-to-common theme song of college students and college bound young adults - our future leaders. From the first day of preschool to picking out the prom dress and tux, this "song" is constantly on repeat. But certain questions plague the young, maturing mind like:
- How do I get my dream job or any job for that matter?
- I've never worked before so what can I expect on my first day and after that?
It's time to change the lyrics - Prepare. Prepare. Prepare. REPEAT!
Charlene Collier is a dominant force that advocates for young adults. She helps them understand what the job hunt is really like and how to navigate the workplace culture when they do land. Charlene is President of Capitol Consulting Group and an Instructor at UCLA Extension. She serves as a member of the Forbes Council and as a Senior HR Business Partner with Mercedes-Benz R&D North America.
Nitin has a hustler mindset with a heart of gold. His unconventional approach to gaining "rockstars" on his team is ingenious. I wish I'd thought of it! Every CEO, business owner and "boss" needs to listen intently. Breath deeply. And act accordingly!
Nitin Chhoda is proof that an aggressively hardworking attitude will surely pave one’s way to success. From a penniless immigrant, he became a licensed physical therapist, an entrepreneur, an author, and a public speaker in 2007. Today, Nitin owns and runs several multi-million dollar companies with 30+ employees worldwide.
Jeron Mastrud knows a thing or two about high-performance teams. As a former Kansas State University standout student-athlete and NFL starting Tight End for the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders, Jeron tackled his way from student geek to athletic freak.
Mastrud is now the CEO of Pacific Neuro Therapy, a company which helps athletes and active adults overcome injuries and chronic pain in 10 days or less. Jeron has a passion for athletics, fitness, and helping others in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
How is the illusion of certainty, the perception of reality and the power of distinction related? These interwoven topics are the result of research and practice by Eric Bailey on the Principles of Human Understanding.
If you desire a deeper understanding of the employees your lead, the team you manage or the organization you run, the Principles of Human Understanding will help you do just that.
- Learn how to provide the distinction between the expectation and the outcome.
- Learn how to ask the right questions when perception and reality have caused dissonance between you and your employee or you and your boss.
- Learn how "ego" clouds our ability to listen and make informed decisions.
Eric Bailey is President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group and creator of The Walking Meeting, a series of short videos on leadership lessons in 2 minutes. For over a decade Eric has served local government, non-profit, healthcare and finance in the areas of leadership and executive coaching, strategy alignment, and culture improvement.
Relationship Equity. Do you have it? Do you know what it is?
Relationship equity is the value that your brand builds with your ideal client. In the corporate world, it can be defined as the VALUE that your personal brand or leadership brand builds with your ideal employee.
A.J. Adams is irrationally passionate about helping business owners and leaders leverage their brand to dominate in their industry and role. AJ is an award-winning speaker and provides coaching and consulting to clients in various industries.
In this 30 minute episode, A.J. Adams talks business, branding and building UP your relationship equity!
There are women that are "I Wonder" Woman -- women that lack confidence and are at the intersection of humility and uncertainty.
Is there a confidence gap between men and women? Why are women less assured than men? Why do women tend to feel less deserving of a promotion?
If you are wondering (pun intended) the answers to these questions, carve out 10 minutes NOW and listen!
Tiana Sanchez is a "leadership connoisseur" with over a decade of experience that works with mature businesses in order to develop the people they lead so they can add tremendous value to the people they serve. Tiana is divulging three facts and one opinion in 10 minutes!! Listen as you will be confronted to ask yourself some tough questions.
Did you know that your thoughts affect your emotions, emotions affect actions and that actions affect behaviors? Leading from the "inside out" is regulating how you think, feel, and behave. Being in touch with how you think, feel, and behave can create greater self-awareness as a leader.
In this episode, learn how to pay attention to unhealthy triggers and track them as it happens. Learn how to be intentional with your day starting the moment your eyes open and before your feet hit the ground.
Joy Passey is an NYU Certified Organizational & Executive Coach Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach. Joy uses theater techniques to help business owners who are unclear, stuck or overwhelmed grow their business in the most cost-effective way.
Are you shrinking from success to be well liked? Are you creating your own glass ceiling, withholding, denying yourself opportunities to excel because you don't want to appear too smart, too creative or too successful? Are you seeking likability instead of respectability?
Tiana Sanchez is a "leadership connoisseur" with over a decade of experience that works with mature businesses in order to develop the people they lead so they can add tremendous value to the people they serve.
Tiana is divulging three facts and one opinion in 10 minutes!! Listen as you will be confronted to ask yourself some tough questions.