Transformative Experts: Recent Episodes
Chris Elias
Thomas Edison once said that vision without execution is hallucination. Many leaders have a great vision, but struggle to achieve it due to lack of execution. In order to succeed, an organization must have both a defined culture and the processes in place to support and drive achievement. Often, companies and the people within them, must transform in many ways to ensure execution happens and results are optimized.brbr During this show, Chris Elias will discuss these real-life issues with business leaders and transformative experts. Together, they will share stories of successes, failures, and the leadership practices that will benefit you the most. Transformative Experts with Chris Elias is broadcast live every Monday at 8 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel and replays on Sundays at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Influencers Channel.
How healthy you are is determined by how much stress you can safely handle. Dr. Amir Rashidian is an expert at this. Founder of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center, he has become an expert on the central nervous system. He is also the author of Cracking The Stress Secret. In this episode, listen in on Chris's conversation with Dr. Rashidian, and learn how to manage and leverage your stress into stronger behaviors.
Mike Liguori suffers from PTSD as a result of his time fighting in Iraq. He also has a strained relationship with his father. These factors brought him to the brink of suicide which he was able to overcome. Upon reflecting on his life and wanting to find his sense of normal, he embarked on a journey to change. His story is now available as a book, The Road Ahead and Miles Behind: A Story of Healing and Redemption Between Father and Son. Listen in to this episode of Transformative Experts to here him discuss his compelling story with Chris.
On this week’s show, Chris talks to successful entrepreneur, Andre Brisson, about transforming his lifelong struggle with severe ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome into an unstoppable strength. The truth is that many entrepreneurs have some degree of ADHD and those that turn the diagnosed disability into a strength can capitalize and leverage it into something much bigger. The key is self-awareness. Listen in to learn how to recognize weaknesses that may be holding you back and identify methods to flip those weaknesses into strengths.
This week, Chris sits down with John White, author of Why It Matters. For many decades, John has worked in academia helping major programs transform. His success didn't come easy, though. Like most leaders, he had to navigate organizational cultural issues and internal politics. His experience not only helped him transform major university programs, but also many large public organizations though his input as a board member. John's story is both incredible and engaging. The lessons he has learned and teaches are applicable to anyone. As he often says, Teachers are Leaders and Leaders are Teachers. Listen in to this episode to learn, Why it Matters.
Have you found true happiness in your life? How do you define happiness, anyway? It is about material things? Other external factors? Dr. Srikumar Rao has discovered that true happiness comes from inside us, our inner or true self. Once this is found for any of us, our world will change. It all starts with the difficult task of unlearning the constructs we believe are important and make up our world. This is easier said, than done, though. Join Chris as he sits down with Dr. Srikumar Rao. They will engage in a thought provoking existential conversation that will really get your mind going!
This week, Chris sits down with NBA trailblazer, Ray Scott. Throughout the conversation, Ray weaves a compelling story for what it was like for a kid from Philadelphia to become an NBA player and then an NBA coach. He discusses his experiences in a way that is very different from other Locker Room stories. His is a story you will enjoy listening too!
Mara Smith always wanted to be in law and become an attorney. Even as a young girl she would dream of being part of the Supreme Court. Today, she owns a tequila brand. How does one get from law to tequila? Like any successful entrepreneur, she saw and opportunity and followed her dream. This required some big pivots in her life along with a fair amount of risk, yet, she is a great example of how to start and succeed in an entrepreneurial business. This week, she sits down with Chris and they discuss the path to successful entrepreneurialism. They also, of course, talk about tequila!
Have you ever been on a non-profit (or any) board with people who weren't truly engaged? Perhaps there were there for the right reasons, but they never seem to step up or actively take a role in advancing the company. Perhaps they aren't challenging company leadership or participating in key activities. Believe it or not, this is a bigger issue than you might think. So, how do you build an engaged board? It starts with recruiting and then it's about expectations. Over the years, Hardy Smith has become one of the top experts in building engaged boards and this week, Chris sits down with Hardy to discuss just that. If you have ever been on a board, or even considered joining one, you will want to listen to this conversation.
Why do people leave their workplace? Of course, we say people leave because of their boss, money, etc., but there are other key factors that often cause people to leave. These factors include fit to culture, freedom to be their authentic self and the quality of relationships. These factors are compounded with women and minorities that often must try harder to fit in. To address this, companies spend tons of money on diversity programs. Unfortunately, there seems to be change occurring as a result. This is a problem that must be resolved. To fix the problem, we must examine the root cause of the issue. This week Chris and Wanda discuss the key factors that must be addressed to build a stable diverse workplace.
Lifelong friends, John Buford and Sean Georges have been focused on understanding and developing leaders from a young age. Their first learnings on this began in high school sports and continued throughout each of their experiences while in the Marine Corps. They have experienced that leadership is a skill that can be taught and learned, and the clear difference between leadership and management. Since retiring from the Marines, both have come together and started a company called On Mission Leadership where they help others optimize their leadership skills. This week, Chris sits down with John and Sean to discuss both their coaching process and their new book, On Mission: Your Journey to Authentic Leadership. They share some great stories and examples of great leadership in action. This is a discussion you will want to hear.
This week, Chris sits down with Donato Tramuto, a global health activist and former CEO of Tivity Health. Throughout his career, Donato has become an expert on leadership and has discovered the power of collaboration and innovation. When combined they help make an unstoppable force in an organization. So, how do you get there? Listen to this engaging episode and discover the secret to Collabavation.
Evan Sohn is an expert at finding and keeping people. His career has taken him through some highly prosperous technology companies to his current role of Chairman and CEO of Recruiter.com. This path has reinforced the value of having the right talent in a company and taught him how to attract and retain that talent. This week Chris sits down with Evan in an engaging conversation on talent. If you are having a tough time attracting or keeping talent, or if you are yourself considering a change, you won't want to miss this conversation.
Lynda Gratton is the world's leading thinker on the future of work. A prolific author, humanistic psychologist and Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School, Lynda has learned throughout her long career the importance of building networks and having friends in the workplace. These help build engagement and tie directly to satisfaction in the workplace. Today's world, though, has seen a shift to more remote and hybrid work, perhaps making it harder for people to be engaged with the companies they work for. Yet, this is the reality and engagement is key. This week, Lynda and Chris sit down to discuss the new workplace and how people can become more engaged in their work. If you or others you know are working remotely, even part of the time, you won't want to miss this episode of Transformative Experts!
This week, Chris sits down with Dr. Mira Brancu, a consulting psychologist for leaders and teams and the author of Millennials' Guide to Workplace Politics. Mira came to this country at age 6 as a political refugee and as she acclimated to her new country had learned many tough lessons. The biggest lesson was that there is a big difference between learning the language and learning the culture. These lessons shaped her into the transformative expert she is today. This is a truly interesting conversation you will want to listen to!
This week, Captain William T Thompson, retired airline pilot for Delta, entrepreneur and author of The Flight To Excellence, joins Chris to discuss how Delta has built a world class organization and one of the top performing airlines in the world. When T joined Delta, he learned the importance of being part of a corporate family and treating everyone right. This translated to a career of excellence and developing his 4P system: Principles, People, Plan and Perform. Through this system, any organization can build a world class culture that executes! Tune in to hear this great conversation!
Kara Richardson Whitely has struggled with her weight her whole life. Like many, this became an excuse to not do many things. Then, one day upon receiving an adventure catalog, she decided she had to start living her life. Since then, and while still being a large woman, she has become an adventure writer and has engaged in many adventurous activities including climbing Mt Kilimanjaro many times. She has even started an advisory services business to help companies develop products for her demographic (women over size 12), which, by the way, is over 60% of the US population of women. Her story is a compelling one and you will want to hear her conversation with Chris.
Women entrepreneurs are hugely underrepresented in the tech startup world. As reported by the New York Times, “Only 9 percent of apps are created by women; 10 percent of innovative start-ups were founded by women.” Anna Anisin has been working in the tech space for over 12 years and successfully built her own company Formulated.by 6 years ago, where she focuses on building communities and memorable experiences for data science communities. She's the founder of the Data Science Salon, which is among the most diverse conferences in the data space as well as DSS elevate, an initiative designed to close the gender gap in tech. This week, Chris sits down with Anna and discusses her experience and insights as a female entrepreneur in the tech industry and how she helps other female-owned business owners in the industry become more successful.
One of the hottest topics in business today is culture. Everyone talks about how important it is and what type of culture is best or required to be successful. We hear about how important culture is to have an engaged workforce that executes. We hear about all the things leaders should do to have a great culture. Yet, how do you really establish and drive the culture you want, especially if you are Left Brained? If you are a highly logical, lineal or mathematical type, relying on facts, the art of building culture may be a difficult subject. Not for Dr. Andrew Kim, though. While he is extremely left brained dominant, he has learned the power of having a great culture. Furthermore, he has developed a way for left brained people to do this. This week, Chris and Andrew discuss how to help left brained leaders build a great culture that executes.
This week, Chris sits down with Ron Price, President or TTI Success Insights, a global assessment company. Ron is also an expert in strategy and execution and author of Optimizing Strategy For Results, among many other books. During their robust conversation on strategy and culture, they will cover many of the key stages to developing strategic competency in companies. If it's time to not just develop strategy for your company, but also build strategic thinking and action as a part of life of your business, you will want to listen to this program.
Is entrepreneurialism something you are born with, or is it learned? This is something that has been debated for a long time. While there are many examples of entrepreneurs who learned along the way, there are also many examples of those who were born with an entrepreneurial drive. Jessica Walker is one such example. She always had a drive to make money and her family supported her with this. She learned along the way and has built a thriving salon, beauty and wellness business with a great culture. This week Jessica shares her story with Chris in this inspirational episode.
Molly McDermott Walsh is an expert on building brands and has worked with some of the biggest and best around including brands like Pantone, Farrow & Ball and Zenith Swiss Watches. But it's not just art for her. She employs systems thinking, science and her expertise at driving change to optimize the brands and companies she works with. This week, Chris and Molly discuss how to apply some science and help others embrace the change necessary to get the most out of a brand.
This week, Chris sits down with Ron Price, President or TTI Success Insights, a global assessment company. Ron is also an expert in strategy and execution and author of Optimizing Strategy For Results, among many other books. During their robust conversation on strategy and culture, they will cover many of the key stages to developing strategic competency in companies. If it's time to not just develop strategy for your company, but also build strategic thinking and action as a part of life of your business, you will want to listen to this program.
This week, Chris sits down with Ron Price, President or TTI Success Insights, a global assessment company. Ron is also an expert in strategy and execution and author of Optimizing Strategy For Results, among many other books. During their robust conversation on strategy and culture, they will cover many of the key stages to developing strategic competency in companies. If it's time to not just develop strategy for your company, but also build strategic thinking and action as a part of life of your business, you will want to listen to this program.
In this episode, Chris sits down with Dr. Wayne Visser to discuss the importance of sustainability in the corporate world. To thrive, life must work in cycles, recycling and regenerating what is taken. As resources begin to dwindle, corporations must also find ways to regenerate resources to ensure strong futures for themselves and others. As an expert in this arena, an author and even a poet, Dr. Visser will explain the science of systems change and offer insights into what we should all consider doing to make our world better for each one of us.
Do you live your best life? Do you flourish? Sally Wolf does, and she helps others flourish and live their best lives. Even though she has fought cancer in her lifetime, she has figured out how to live life to its fullest. Many seem to struggle with this, especially in the light of the seemingly unrelenting stream of bad news we hear every day. If you want to do live better, you will want to hear this conversation between Sally and Chris.
Dr. Debbie Sutherland has always been inquisitive. Throughout her life, she has watched and studied people, becoming an expert on human behavior. Of particular interest is how people deal with ambiguity. She has discovered how different personality types are affected by ambiguity and developed multiple strategies for dealing with ambiguity, the key topic of her new book, The Business of Ambiguity: Demystify the Unknown with Five Key Thinking and Behavior Strategies. Join Chris this week as he and Debbie discuss overcoming ambiguity.
Have you ever been on a non-profit (or any) board with people who weren't truly engaged? Perhaps there were there for the right reasons, but they never seem to step up or actively take a role in advancing the company. Perhaps they aren't challenging company leadership or participating in key activities. Believe it or not, this is a bigger issue than you might think. So, how do you build an engaged board? It starts with recruiting and then it's about expectations. Over the years, Hardy Smith has become one of the top experts in building engaged boards and this week, Chris sits down with Hardy to discuss just that. If you have ever been on a board, or even considered joining one, you will want to listen to this conversation.
As a lover of animals, Julie Henry has spent most of her life working with them. Having worked at both zoos and aquaria, she has learned many leadership lessons from the wild, which are highlighted in her book, Wisdom From The Wild, The Nine Unbreakable Laws of Leadership from the Animal Kingdom. Make no mistake, though, this is not another book that describes different types of people as animals. Instead, by observing how some animals lead in their environments, we can learn a lot about how to lead others. In this fun and engaging discussion, Chris and Julie discuss how we can become better leaders by following the lead of some animals - a few of which you may not have ever heard of!
This week, Chris sits down with Tina Kuhn, author of The Managers Communication Toolkit. Throughout her career, Tina has become an expert in communicating with others and her journey has helped her identify 10 different personality types that make communication especially difficult. In this discussion, she will highlight some of the toughest, and she and Chris will talk about how to effective handle these types of people.
The fear of confrontation impedes many teams from optimizing results. Consider how many times you may have been in a meeting (or other gathering) and felt someone else was either holding back or being disingenuous. How many times have you held back, not sharing your opinion or the truth as you see it? People often hold back because of a fear of either damaging the relationship or being judged. What if we reframe the concept of confrontation to being curious? This is how Danielle Gibson has gone through life. Now, as a coach, she helps others get comfortable with engaging with positive forms of conflict. In this episode, Danielle shares with Chris some philosophies and tactics for becoming better at confrontation, and engaging others.
The pressure right now is extreme. When it is too much, we revert to our base instincts and since human beings are wired to a negative bias, negative emotions can drive our behaviors. These negative emotions can also be contagious, spreading to others. Nicole Lipkin, once a forensic psychologist, is not an organizational psychologist, helping companies recognize the impact of emotions in the workplace. Through her work, she is able to help companies change and work towards building a stronger culture while minimizing the impact of negative emotions. This week, Chris sits down with Nicole to discuss how negative emotions are driving many behaviors today and how to overcome this issue.
Kara Richardson Whitely has struggled with her weight her whole life. Like many, this became an excuse to not do many things. Then, one day upon receiving an adventure catalog, she decided she had to start living her life. Since then, and while still being a large woman, she has become an adventure writer and has engaged in many adventurous activities including climbing Mt Kilimanjaro many times. She has even started an advisory services business to help companies develop products for her demographic (women over size 12), which, by the way, is over 60% of the US population of women. Her story is a compelling one and you will want to hear her conversation with Chris.
Rowena Scherer is an eternal optimist. She also believes that you should ask for anything you want, a philosophy that has helped her throughout her life. She was born in Malaysia, while working in Finance for a major worldwide bank, has had the opportunity to live all over the world. Like many of our guests, though, the story doesn't stop there. When in New York, she decided to take some cooking classes and found again her passion for cooking, especially cooking with her family. Like most entrepreneurs, this sparked a desire to do something different. She found an opportunity in the food distribution industry and changed her direction in life. Also, like most entrepreneurs, this shift didn't come without some pain. Instead of giving up, she used her experience and bold nature to utilize her hard lessons to ultimately create a highly successful organization. Tune in to hear a great conversation between Chris and Rowena, one that is both uplifting and motivating!
Once a big-time attorney, Debi Yadegari decided to change her life and find a way to help others change theirs. As a mother of 5, she knows first-hand the trials and tribulations of being a working parent. Today, it's not just the mothers who want to be able to drive their careers while maintaining a quality family life. Fathers want this as well. While Debi's company, Villyge, helps individuals out, they also help companies develop cultural changes to accommodate the modern workforce and working parent needs. Whether you are a parent trying to figure out how to juggle your family and your work, or a business leader trying to figure out how to accommodate working parents, you will want to listen to this conversation between Chris and Debi!
This week, Chris sits down with Ronald Dwinnells, MD and author of Don't Pick Up All The Dog Hairs. During his lifetime, Ronald has become a very successful business person. Yes, he is a highly qualified doctor, but his success is based on much more. While building his group of clinics, he discovered the power of building a world class culture within his medical practice. As with all of us, though, this didn't happen overnight and without making a few mistakes. To help others, he has shared many stories of his successes and mistakes in his book. Many of those will be shared in a discussion you will want to listen to.
Ali Levine is a celebrity fashion stylist, on camera personality, fashion blogger, social media influencer, podcaster and a mother. Yes, she really does it all, and she does it all successfully! While success in any of these areas is considered a feat unto itself, Ali has figured out how to be successful with anything she does. Mind you, this doesn't happen by accident. It requires focus, hard work, drive and above all else, passion for what you do. This week, Chris talks with Ali on how she has done it and how she keeps doing it…how her life has evolved and how she has adapted. This will be an engaging conversation you won't want to miss!
Please enjoy a compilation of some of Chris’s favorite entrepreneurial interviews during 2021.
This week, Chris talks IT with Kevin Torf, a leading industry expert. Kevin has been working in IT since the data processing” days began over 40 years ago. They spend some time talking about the history and laugh a little about how much things have changed. Kevin hasn’t been stuck in the past though, he has built his business and reputation on staying ahead of the curve and helping companies execute IT projects in today's world. During the conversation, he introduces his PROJECTS framework that transforms how companies approach IT projects. This is an entertaining and engaging conversation you won't want to miss.
One of the hottest topics in business today is culture. Everyone talks about how important it is and what type of culture is best or required to be successful. We hear about how important culture is to have an engaged workforce that executes. We hear about all the things leaders should do to have a great culture. Yet, how do you really establish and drive the culture you want, especially if you are Left Brained? If you are a highly logical, lineal or mathematical type, relying on facts, the art of building culture may be a difficult subject. Not for Dr. Andrew Kim, though. While he is extremely left brained dominant, he has learned the power of having a great culture. Furthermore, he has developed a way for left brained people to do this. This week, Chris and Andrew discuss how to help left brained leaders build a great culture that executes.
On this week’s show, Chris talks to successful entrepreneur, Andre Brisson, about transforming his lifelong struggle with severe ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome into an unstoppable strength. The truth is that many entrepreneurs have some degree of ADHD and those that turn the diagnosed disability into a strength can capitalize and leverage it into something much bigger. The key is self-awareness. Listen in to learn how to recognize weaknesses that may be holding you back and identify methods to flip those weaknesses into strengths.
The corporate world and Torre Miller just don't get along. Having received advice from his previous boss that he would be better off outside of the corporate environment, Torre embarked on a path of entrepreneurialism. Like most entrepreneurs, though, he suffered failures before experiencing success. Finally, having discovered an unserved need and thereby an opportunity for market disruption, Torre embraced his maverick tendencies and plowed forward. Through the years, he has built an organization with a zero turnover rate, a result of a cockeyed hiring system that guarantees only people who are an exact fit for his company are admitted. This has led to incredible success and growth. Tune in and listen to Chris and Torre talk about the importance of entrepreneurial fortitude and building an outlier organization that is structured for success.
Brian Reese is a veteran who, like others, suffered from PTSD along with bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. These mental health obstacles, as well as the belief of “service before self, created a false narrative that he didn't deserve benefits that were due to him. But this isn't true. All veterans deserve their hard-earned medical benefits. Unfortunately, the system is complicated and many find it a daunting task to navigate. Being entrepreneurial minded, Brian started a business and has written a book focused on helping veterans to just that. It is a great success story that illustrates, that even under the toughest of situations, people can achieve great things. This week, Chris and Brian talk about his compelling story and how he is helping others.
Finding our calling can take both time and effort. For many of us, this can take time and even be a lifelong pursuit. For others, events in our lives can trigger a transformation and reveal our purpose to us. This happened to Meenal Lele who was very successful in the medical device world. The trigger? Allergies. Meenal recognized an opportunity and started a company that first produced products to help parents minimize the potential for allergies to appear in their children and now educates people on this. Join Chris and Meenal as they discuss her fascinating journey which highlights another great entrepreneurial story.
This week, Chris sits down with Dr. Randall Bell, also known as The Master of Disaster. How does one get that nickname? Dr. Bell has been part of helping people recover from disasters for years and has been there for every major disaster from Chernobyl to Heaven's Gate. He has even helped the family of Nicole Brown Simpson among many others. In some of the toughest times, he has helped people go through personal transformation and find ways to move their lives forward. This is an interview you won't want to miss!
Are you enjoying yourself? There are so many factors that define success, especially in today’s world. Whether you are an entrepreneur or just someone trying to succeed and enjoy their work-life, there are factors within your control. Rod Robertson is a serial entrepreneur, highly successful investor in businesses, a best-selling author and a teacher. He knows how to win and is great at steering people away from the pitfalls that stop them. In this episode, Chris and Rod will discuss all of those things among others that will help you succeed in your workplace.
Are you enjoying yourself? There are so many factors that define success, especially in today’s world. Whether you are an entrepreneur or just someone trying to succeed and enjoy their work-life, there are factors within your control. Rod Robertson is a serial entrepreneur, highly successful investor in businesses, a best-selling author and a teacher. He knows how to win and is great at steering people away from the pitfalls that stop them. In this episode, Chris and Rod will discuss all of those things among others that will help you succeed in your workplace.
Celebrity Chef Jamie Hunt, like many of our guests, found herself at a crossroad one day. She was working at a fortune 50 company and was looking for a change. Both of her parents had passed away and she now had to find a way to navigate through the rest of her life. Then, she discovered the Culinary Institute of America and embarked on a path to become a top Chef. While working in the private sector and cooking for many high profile people, she remained humble and connected with their families. Relationships were forged around food her whole life and this shaped how she approaches others. Today, she is using what she has learned to create positive impact in children's lives. And, yes, she is still a great chef. This week, Chris talks with Jamie who shares her amazing story of transformation and how her work is positively affecting so many other people!
Are you happy? I mean truly happy? Is this state even achievable? Our lives are filled with things that can impede our happiness and often we settle for happy enough. Meg Nocero was raised to follow her passion and dreams, and to pursue her happiness. Yet, perhaps she was on the same path as the rest of us. She had a great education, a great job and truly liked what she was doing. Then, as can happen to any of us, her life changed. When her mother passed away, Meg plunged into a deep depression. Then, there was a catalyst sending Meg on a journey to find her happiness again. She went on a journey which included changing her job and starting a coaching practice. Now, she has found her “bliss, a state of happiness that anyone can find if they are willing. This week, Meg shares her story with Chris and offers practical advice to all of you on how to find your bliss and achieve true happiness.
Are you happy? I mean truly happy? Is this state even achievable? Our lives are filled with things that can impede our happiness and often we settle for happy enough. Meg Nocero was raised to follow her passion and dreams, and to pursue her happiness. Yet, perhaps she was on the same path as the rest of us. She had a great education, a great job and truly liked what she was doing. Then, as can happen to any of us, her life changed. When her mother passed away, Meg plunged into a deep depression. Then, there was a catalyst sending Meg on a journey to find her happiness again. She went on a journey which included changing her job and starting a coaching practice. Now, she has found her “bliss, a state of happiness that anyone can find if they are willing. This week, Meg shares her story with Chris and offers practical advice to all of you on how to find your bliss and achieve true happiness.
What is kindness, and from where does it come? Do you recall learning about kindness as a child? Do you carry those lessons on to your children? It seems we are in a world where kindness is disappearing and replaced by fear, accusations, and what we now call Cancel Culture. If ever there was a time when kindness is needed most, it is now. Cara Zelas dedicates her life to teaching children kindness. And, with this pursuit, she is transforming the world. While her tools are designed for children (and are available to everyone), we can all learn from her lessons. Wouldn't the world be better if we could all be a little more kind? Tune in as Cara shares her story with Chris and offers advice on how we all can employ more kindness in our lives.
What does it mean to have your life transformed in a single moment? Genevieve Piturro was a successful executive on her way up the corporate ladder when she experienced such a moment triggered by a simple question from a little girl. In an instant, Genevieve knew she had to change her path to follow her new passion. In the years since, she has transformed the lives of countless children and many adults. Tune in this week as Genevieve shares her remarkable, transformative story with Chris.
Early in her career, AJ Bishop found herself in some situations where she didn't fit the mold of what was expected. While she could have just gone with the flow or even given up, she knew that she brought something special to the table and drove forward. This drive and dedication to herself generated a lot of success in the corporate world. Yet, it wasn't the success that drove her, but instead, her focus and understanding of her own worth. Leaving the corporate world, she now focuses on helping others discover their worth and putting that discovery to work in helping their lives. She is truly a transformative expert and her story, along with her advice is something you will want to hear. Tune in to hear this great discussion between AJ and Chris.
When strategic planning is seen as a chore, it can become something of which companies just go through the motion. This defeats the purpose. Instead, it should be a lively, creative and energetic process that gets everyone in the company excited and focused on executing a company's future. Meet Carol Poore, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert on the subject. In this episode of Transformative Experts, Chris discusses with Carol how to transform an ineffective strategic planning process to one that will generate exponential results for your company.
This week, Captain William T Thompson, retired airline pilot for Delta, entrepreneur and author of The Flight To Excellence, joins Chris to discuss how Delta has built a world class organization and one of the top performing airlines in the world. When T joined Delta, he learned the importance of being part of a corporate family and treating everyone right. This translated to a career of excellence and developing his 4P system: Principles, People, Plan and Perform. Through this system, any organization can build a world class culture that executes! Tune in to hear this great conversation!
How do you go from having nothing, fleeing abuse and living amongst cockroaches to becoming the president of one of the country's most recognizable organic juice brands? Leticia Baca's story is one of perseverance and drive. She worked incredibly hard, found a passion and pursued it. As a champion of corporate culture, from the beginning, she found that treating people right was the basis of success and as others recognized this in her, she was given bigger and better opportunities. In this week's show, Leti shares her compelling story and philosophies on culture that have driven so much success for her team and company.
Joseph Basile is the President of Catania Oils, one of the Northeast’s largest processors and packers of plant-based oils including olive, vegetable, blended and specialty oils. They are a fourth generation family business, something that makes them rather unique. With many family businesses failing in either the second or third generation, Joe's company continues to go strong and grow. So, how do they do it? By instilling a family environment and values in a modern day corporation. During this show, we will discuss what has made and kept them strong and share lessons that can benefit any business or corporate leader.
Robert Bob Chiaravalli is an expert on working with labor, solving labor issues and guiding organizations to a strategic approach to Human Resources. He joins Chris this week to share his experiences negotiating union issues. They will also discuss the biggest concerns business owners and leaders have today related to their talent pool and how to overcome those concerns. The solution? Shifting from a tactical approach to acquiring talent to a truly strategic approach. If you have any concerns, you won't want to miss this episode of Transformative Experts as this will be the first of many episodes focused on optimizing talent and maximizing results.
This week, Chris speaks with internationally renowned impact coach, Sara Simmonds. Sara's journey through the fashion industry helped her discover her true purpose. This discovery has supercharged her life and lead her on a path of success and happiness. What's the secret? Tune in to find out. You don't want to miss this entertaining and thought-provoking conversation. And, what you learn will help you start down the path of supercharging your life.
Millennials, and their place in the workforce, have been a hot topic in recent years. While many leaders are trying to figure them out, others are using the differences between generations to excuse underperformance. Some even feel that they know what Millennials want and are working to building a Millennial powered workforce. But, just when you think we are figuring things out, here come Gen Z and Gen Alpha on their heels. What should we expect with these new generations? Where will this all go? Tune in to this episode when Chris talks with Katie Irving, a generational expert, as she shares what the research is telling us.
Early in her career, AJ Bishop found herself in some situations where she didn't fit the mold of what was expected. While she could have just gone with the flow or even given up, she knew that she brought something special to the table and drove forward. This drive and dedication to herself generated a lot of success in the corporate world. Yet, it wasn't the success that drove her, but instead, her focus and understanding of her own worth. Leaving the corporate world, she now focuses on helping others discover their worth and putting that discovery to work in helping their lives. She is truly a transformative expert and her story, along with her advice is something you will want to hear. Tune in to hear this great discussion between AJ and Chris.
Joseph Basile is the President of Catania Oils, one of the Northeast’s largest processors and packers of plant-based oils including olive, vegetable, blended and specialty oils. They are a fourth generation family business, something that makes them rather unique. With many family businesses failing in either the second or third generation, Joe's company continues to go strong and grow. So, how do they do it? By instilling a family environment and values in a modern day corporation. During this show, we will discuss what has made and kept them strong and share lessons that can benefit any business or corporate leader.
Janneh Wright was raised right. He was raised to believe that nothing could stop him from being successful if he stayed focused on his future and worked hard to achieve his dreams. Having grown up in a touch New York neighborhood, he could have easily succumbed to the negative pressures around him, yet, he broke though and has achieved great success. Now, in addition to running a successful company, he is also giving back to that same neighborhood, helping to create transformation. Tune in to this episode to hear his incredible story.
This week, Chris speaks with internationally renowned impact coach, Sara Simmonds. Sara's journey through the fashion industry helped her discover her true purpose. This discovery has supercharged her life and lead her on a path of success and happiness. What's the secret? Tune in to find out. You don't want to miss this entertaining and thought-provoking conversation. And, what you learn will help you start down the path of supercharging your life.
In this episode, Chris talks with his producer and fellow radio show host, Jesse Jamison. As our first show of the new year, we will be discussing multiple topics including setting and achieving goals.
How do you go from having nothing, fleeing abuse and living amongst cockroaches to becoming the president of one of the country's most recognizable organic juice brands? Leticia Baca's story is one of perseverance and drive. She worked incredibly hard, found a passion and pursued it. As a champion of corporate culture, from the beginning, she found that treating people right was the basis of success and as others recognized this in her, she was given bigger and better opportunities. In this week's show, Leti shares her compelling story and philosophies on culture that have driven so much success for her team and company.
This week, Tom Jordan, Emmy, Edward R. Murrow and AP award winning Journalist, joins Chris to discuss what's happening in the media today. Like our other guests, Tom had to work hard and put his time in to become the journalist he is today. The world has changed, though. Thanks to the internet and other technology, anyone can be part of the media, broadcasting their ideas. Furthermore, the wide range of media sources available are being used to push personal and political agendas, with things becoming more opinion based. So, what has happened to the news? Tune in this week to hear Tom's story.
Thanks to the strong leadership skills, energetic personality, and incredible drive of its founder T.J. Nelligan, Nelligan Sports Marketing had become one of the top collegiate sports marketing companies in the world. However, as life often does, T.J. was thrown a curveball when his son Sean was born with special needs. While T.J. first viewed Sean's needs as a disability, he quickly learned that Sean didn't see it that way at all. Oblivious to potential hardships, Sean loved life every day and made friends everywhere. The impact on T.J.'s life and how he lived was palpable. Upon his passing, T.J. wrote the book, Live Like Sean, where he shares the many lessons learned from Sean’s beautiful, short life. In this episode, T.J. joins Chris to share his incredible story and help us all live more like Sean.
This week Eric Dezenhall, author of 11 books and journalist, joins Chris to talk about today's cultural climate in the US. More than ever, velocity, volume and venom move the internet. Today, it's too easy to find yourself or your company in a situation where you may have to defend yourself. Worse yet, you may be considered guilty without the opportunity to defend yourself. It seems that conversations are disappearing and accusations are becoming the norm. As well as being an author, Eric is also an expert in crisis management. Eric will shed light on what's going on out there and offer some pointers for managing crisis in your organization.
This week, Captain William T Thompson, retired airline pilot for Delta, entrepreneur and author of The Flight To Excellence, joins Chris to discuss how Delta has built a world class organization and one of the top performing airlines in the world. When T joined Delta, he learned the importance of being part of a corporate family and treating everyone right. This translated to a career of excellence and developing his 4P system: Principles, People, Plan and Perform. Through this system, any organization can build a world class culture that executes! Tune in to hear this great conversation!
What does it mean to have your life transformed in a single moment? Genevieve Piturro was a successful executive on her way up the corporate ladder when she experienced such a moment triggered by a simple question from a little girl. In an instant, Genevieve knew she had to change her path to follow her new passion. In the years since, she has transformed the lives of countless children and many adults. Tune in this week as Genevieve shares her remarkable, transformative story with Chris.
Thanks to the strong leadership skills, energetic personality, and incredible drive of its founder T.J. Nelligan, Nelligan Sports Marketing had become one of the top collegiate sports marketing companies in the world. However, as life often does, T.J. was thrown a curveball when his son Sean was born with special needs. While T.J. first viewed Sean's needs as a disability, he quickly learned that Sean didn't see it that way at all. Oblivious to potential hardships, Sean loved life every day and made friends everywhere. The impact on T.J.'s life and how he lived was palpable. Upon his passing, T.J. wrote the book, Live Like Sean, where he shares the many lessons learned from Sean’s beautiful, short life. In this episode, T.J. joins Chris to share his incredible story and help us all live more like Sean.
When strategic planning is seen as a chore, it can become something of which companies just go through the motion. This defeats the purpose. Instead, it should be a lively, creative and energetic process that gets everyone in the company excited and focused on executing a company's future. Meet Carol Poore, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert on the subject. In this episode of Transformative Experts, Chris discusses with Carol how to transform an ineffective strategic planning process to one that will generate exponential results for your company.
Have you ever considered selling your business? How about maximizing the value for yourself or for investors? All too often, business owners sell themselves short by not understanding how to sell the value of their business. John Warrillow, author of the books Built to Sell, The Automatic Customer, and The Art of Selling Your Business is an expert at building value and selling businesses. During this week's conversation with Chris, find out how to maximize your company's value and avoid common mistakes that could leave money on the table.
Jennifer Brazer, author of 'From Cubicle to Cloud', created a cloud-based company before there was such a thing. While doing corporate work, she identified a need and pounced. Jennifer then pioneered the creation of a remote access application and business before that kind of work was considered “acceptable.” Yet, her deep-rooted conviction in the product drove her and her clients to success. Tune in to hear her conversation with Chris about the lessons she learned along her journey and what separates a true entrepreneur from a dreamer.
We have all heard that we must be good listeners. We have even learned many skills to be better at listening, but are you truly a good listener? David Cooke goes beyond the skills of listening and has become an expert on understanding the behavior of listening. When in a discussion, are you a Selfish Teller or a Selfless Listener? In this week's program, Chris discusses with David what this means and how to work on your behaviors as a listener, becoming a much better leader, friend and family member.
In this episode, Chris is joined by his friend, Ken McMullen, an expert at communications. They have a robust conversation on the art of communication and how communication systems and styles are changing. Are you wondering how to improve communication in your company, or even your personal life? Are you wondering how to better communicate with the Millennials or Gen Z group? Join us for this conversation and learn some great tips!
This week, Chris speaks with internationally renowned impact coach, Sara Simmonds. Sara's journey through the fashion industry helped her discover her true purpose. This discovery has supercharged her life and lead her on a path of success and happiness. What's the secret? Tune in to find out. You don't want to miss this entertaining and thought-provoking conversation. And, what you learn will help you start down the path of supercharging your life.
In this episode, Chris talks with his producer and fellow radio show host, Jesse Jamison. As our first show of the new year, we will be discussing multiple topics including setting and achieving goals.
On this week’s show, Chris talks to successful entrepreneur, Andre Brisson, about transforming his lifelong struggle with severe ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome into an unstoppable strength. The truth is that many entrepreneurs have some degree of ADHD and those that turn the diagnosed disability into a strength can capitalize and leverage it into something much bigger. The key is self-awareness. Listen in to learn how to recognize weaknesses that may be holding you back and identify methods to flip those weaknesses into strengths.
After getting her master’s degree in public health, Rana Shanawani began her career with the British chapter of the United Nations in Syria. While there, she got married, started a family, and helped start-up micro-businesses. Then war hit. Luckily, Rana and her family were able to get out safely but had to leave everything behind. She returned to America and had to start over. Surprisingly, even with all of her credentials, it was tough to find a job. With her innate persistency, Rana eventually did find work, and now leads a highly successful organization that supports women-based micro-businesses. Success came because of great leadership traits and a determination to fulfill her personal mission. This is truly an amazing story you won't want to miss.
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On this week’s show, Chris talks to successful entrepreneur, Andre Brisson, about transforming his lifelong struggle with severe ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome into an unstoppable strength. The truth is that many entrepreneurs have some degree of ADHD and those that turn the diagnosed disability into a strength can capitalize and leverage it into something much bigger. The key is self-awareness. Listen in to learn how to recognize weaknesses that may be holding you back and identify methods to flip those weaknesses into strengths.
Joey Klein is an internationally known personal transformation expert, world champion martial artist, business CEO, and author of the book The Inner Matrix: A Guide to Transforming Your Life and Awakening Your Spirit. Early on, Joey discovered the power of his inner voice and continues to focus his life's work on understanding the neuroscience of success by developing a system to help others with “Conscious Transformation.” Today, he works with CEOs, leaders, and professional athletes, helping them shift their thinking and maximize their results. Tune in to this episode of Transformative Experts and this robust conversation between Chris and Joey to learn how you can engage a supportive inner voice.
The corporate world and Torre Miller just don't get along. Having received advice from his previous boss that he would be better off outside of the corporate environment, Torre embarked on a path of entrepreneurialism. Like most entrepreneurs, though, he suffered failures before experiencing success. Finally, having discovered an unserved need and thereby an opportunity for market disruption, Torre embraced his maverick tendencies and plowed forward. Through the years, he has built an organization with a zero turnover rate, a result of a cockeyed hiring system that guarantees only people who are an exact fit for his company are admitted. This has led to incredible success and growth. Tune in and listen to Chris and Torre talk about the importance of entrepreneurial fortitude and building an outlier organization that is structured for success.
What happened to advertising agencies? Today, we use the term Marcom or marketing communications. What we have to do to reach our target markets has become much more complicated than just creating advertising pieces and companies must consider this. It starts with a shift in thinking within the company, making change part of the culture, understanding how to define disruption for your company, and identifying the enemy you are truly fighting. This week, Chris is joined by Paul Venn, The CEO of Hudson Rouge, a large Marcom agency that has worked with recognized brands like Lincoln. Listen as Paul shares some stories and explains how the shift from traditional advertising to modern Marcom occurred and talks about what companies must be doing in these modern times.
On this week’s episode of Transformative Experts with Chris Elias, we welcome competitive skier and Olympic ski coach turned successful businessman, Gary Miller. Gary uses principles learned on the slopes, like discipline, structure, and taking risks, into entrepreneurial advantages. During our conversation, he shares stories about peak performance, work ethic, and that one time he missed a big opportunity with Red Bull. Listen now to see if you’ve made a similar mistake and to learn what little things you can do that will make you a great entrepreneur.
Actor and director, turned renowned speaker and coach, Michael Allosso, joins us to talk about presence. In today's world of video conferencing and broadcasting, we are all on the camera in front of audiences often. Do you know how you come across? Are you aware of your executive presence and how others may be seeing you in a world where most communication is visual? Your presence on camera is key to engaging your audience and making your meetings (or presentations) as effective and powerful as possible. Don’t miss these helpful techniques and habits that will help you be your best when on and off-camera.
Once a powerful politician and successful CEO, Cathleen Elle had her world turned upside down with the tragic loss of her son. Instead of throwing in the towel, she decided to own her future and reengineered her life. Now, she has transformed her life and helps others with trauma do the same. Being a leader is not just about achieving results. It’s about owning your life, staying positive, and realizing your future. Join Chris and Cathleen this week as they share stories and discuss the power of transformation.
How does a construction company make it 96 years to the fourth generation with no signs of slowing down? Join me Monday morning when my guest, Doug Maibach, the Chairman of Barton Malow Enterprises shares how an obsessive attention to culture is the basis of success. By strictly sticking to core values of integrity, partnership and empowerment, Barton Malow has instilled a culture that enables them to execute some of the biggest construction contracts in the US. But, it doesn't stop at their core values. They also live by the company's purpose, which drives them to give back to the their local communities, thereby ensuring personable connections and long-term viability.
This week on Transformative Experts we are joined by branding expert and consultant, Laura Bull, who specializes in helping clients identify their personal brands and transform those brands into robust business brands. Initially earning her corporate stripes in the music industry working with globally recognized brands like Carrie Underwood and Johnny Cash, Laura recently published “From Individual to Empire: A Guide to Building an Authentic and Powerful Brand” to help all public figures (from entrepreneurs and CEOs to creatives and politicians) understand the intricacies of “influencer branding.” Listen now as we discuss how psychology plays a role, the differences between private and public narratives, and how to embrace evolution from the onset in order to sustain a successful career.
On this week’s episode of Transformative Experts with Chris Elias, we welcome competitive skier and Olympic ski coach turned successful businessman, Gary Miller. Gary uses principles learned on the slopes, like discipline, structure, and taking risks, into entrepreneurial advantages. During our conversation, he shares stories about peak performance, work ethic, and that one time he missed a big opportunity with Red Bull. Listen now to see if you’ve made a similar mistake and to learn what little things you can do that will make you a great entrepreneur.
What should you look for when hiring an executive coach and how should you vet the candidates? Many in the workplace benefit from the valuable experience coaches provide, making the practice mainstream. Yet, finding a great match is more difficult than you might think with the multitude of available choices. What makes it more difficult is the varying quality coaches. Many aren't able to provide high quality work or outcomes, and while some may have a certification or be licensed in a process, there is no guarantee they are good. Tune in this week when our guest, Mary Walter, will discuss what we should do before making the often sizable investment in hiring a coach and how to find the best one.
Joseph Basile is the President of Catania Oils, one of the Northeast’s largest processors and packers of plant-based oils including olive, vegetable, blended and specialty oils. They are a fourth generation family business, something that makes them rather unique. With many family businesses failing in either the second or third generation, Joe's company continues to go strong and grow. So, how do they do it? By instilling a family environment and values in a modern day corporation. During this show, we will discuss what has made and kept them strong and share lessons that can benefit any business or corporate leader.
Robert Bob Chiaravalli is an expert on working with labor, solving labor issues and guiding organizations to a strategic approach to Human Resources. He joins Chris this week to share his experiences negotiating union issues. They will also discuss the biggest concerns business owners and leaders have today related to their talent pool and how to overcome those concerns. The solution? Shifting from a tactical approach to acquiring talent to a truly strategic approach. If you have any concerns, you won't want to miss this episode of Transformative Experts as this will be the first of many episodes focused on optimizing talent and maximizing results.
As a strategic planner under General Kelly in Iraq, Robert Duryea learned the importance of delegating actions to the right people. General Kelly was a great role model for how to lead and Rob will share some stories of General Kelly's leadership style in action. We will also discuss how what Rob learned while working for General Kelly has translated to the highly effective leadership techniques he uses today as a civilian. Proper delegation is essential for a company to grow. Tune in to this episode to get some ideas to improve your own delegation style.
Meet Chris Homewood, a former Marine who climbed the corporate ladder to the level of a company president; a feat accomplished only with great leadership skills. In this episode, Chris explains that “great leaders only do what only they can do.” By creating a culture that empowers others to excel in their roles, we can remove micromanagement and allow a leader the freedom to work on the most important tasks like setting the vision and sharing the strategy. Learn how to build a flywheel with inertia by generating engagement and self-ownership over performance. And as always, some great stories will be shared.
Meet Chris Homewood, a former Marine who climbed the corporate ladder to the level of a company president; a feat accomplished only with great leadership skills. In this episode, Chris explains that “great leaders only do what only they can do.” By creating a culture that empowers others to excel in their roles, we can remove micromanagement and allow a leader the freedom to work on the most important tasks like setting the vision and sharing the strategy. Learn how to build a flywheel with inertia by generating engagement and self-ownership over performance. And as always, some great stories will be shared.
The inaugural broadcast of Chris Elias's new talk show, Transformative Experts, has arrived. This episode will highlight people who have both undergone a personal transformation and driven long-term transformation in the business world. These first guests include Chris' executive producer Jesse Jameson and his long-time friend, former CEO of Big Boy and current CEO of The Parade Company, Tony Michaels. While talking with Jesse, you will get an insider's view into Chris’ world as he shares stories about his work as President of Big Boy and life since. Then, Tony will join the conversation and share what it means to be continually striving for greatness while experiencing both great and poor leadership.