Parhaat Corporate Stories Podcastit (2025)

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Nick McLean, From Engineer to Deal Junkie - His Four Pillars of Success, Being The Most Boring Guy in Private Equity, and Learning Entrepreneurship Through Company Acquisitions 1:05:08

3d ago1:05:08

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In this episode, I sit down with Nick McLean, co-founder of Four Pillars Investors, a Kansas City-based private equity firm focused on founder and family-owned businesses. Nick’s journey from industrial engineering to private equity wasn’t a straight path—he meandered through consulting, corporate roles, and entrepreneurship before finding his true…

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Special Edition: Healing Pain & Increasing Mobility with Rick Mathes of Align Pain Solutions 18:54

9d ago18:54

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In this Special Edition of The Corporate Couch, I sit down with Rick Mathes (see his bio below), co-founder of Align Pain Solutions, to discuss his transformative journey from debilitating back pain to pain-free living through postural therapy. After surviving a life-altering car accident that left him with five spinal fractures, Rick was told he w…

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Turning Tragedy into Purpose: Mindy Corporon on Healing, Resilience, and Workplace Transformation 1:14:04

10d ago1:14:04

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I was honored to chat with Mindy Corporon (see her bio below), a leader, author, and advocate for empathy in the workplace. Mindy’s journey is one of profound loss (losing both her father and oldest son when a white supremacist killed them), resilience, and transformation—from her successful career in wealth management to her mission-driven work wi…

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Thriving in Tech, Overcoming Bad Bosses, and Championing Women Leaders with Marci Weisler 1:03:44

18d ago1:03:44

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Join me as I chat with Marci Weisler (see her bio below), a tech strategist and fierce advocate for female founders, about navigating career challenges, overcoming bad bosses, and staying ahead of the curve in emerging technology. Marci shares her incredible journey—from navigating toxic leadership and making bold career moves to helping businesses…

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Kicked Out of the Nest: Deb Coviello on Reinvention, Leadership, and Owning Your Path 1:08:01

25d ago1:08:01

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Resilience, Reinvention, and the Power of Taking Control with Deb Coviello In this episode I chat with Deb Coviello (see her bio below), also known as The Drop In CEO™, to discuss leadership, resilience, and her journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur, speaker, and author. Deb and I share remarkably similar career paths—both coming from co…

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Special Edition - Small Ball, Big Dreams with Joel Goldberg 27:00

30d ago27:00

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Welcome to a short-form Special Edition of The Corporate Couch (it's more of a loveseat episode:-)! I sit down with longtime sports broadcaster, speaker, podcaster, and author Joel Goldberg (see his bio below) to dive into the lessons from his second book, Small Ball, Big Dreams. Drawing from his years covering championship teams and business leade…

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Grant Gooding, The Curious CEO - Why Following Your Passion is Shitty Advice, How Emotional Data is Transforming Business Strategy, and Finding Your A+ 54:01

1M ago54:01

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Join me as I sit down with Grant Gooding (see his bio below), founder and CEO of Proof Positioning, to discuss how emotional data is transforming market research and business strategy. With a background in mergers and acquisitions, Grant saw firsthand why so many deals fail—leading him to pioneer a groundbreaking way to measure what truly drives cu…

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Saying Yes to Life: Michael Mackie’s Journey Through TV, Travel, and Storytelling 58:08

1M ago58:08

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In this episode, I chat with the inimitable Michael Mackie (see his bio below), a multi-talented storyteller, Emmy-award-winning host, entertainment journalist, and travel writer. With his signature wit and humor, Michael takes us through his fascinating career, from his early days in Des Moines TV to interviewing A-list celebrities and even hostin…

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A Lifetime of Leadership, Legacy, and Service with Linda Endecott 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

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From Mucking Stables to Shaping Leaders: Linda Endecott’s Path of Purpose - In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Linda Endecott (see her bio below), Managing Director of the Executive MBA program at Rockhurst University’s Helzberg School of Management. With an extraordinary career spanning education, nonprofit/corporate leadership, and exec…

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Special Edition - Book Review: Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones 29:26

2M ago29:26

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Welcome to a short-form Special Edition of The Corporate Couch! Today, my co-host is Shawn Kinkade (linkedin.com/in/shawnkinkade). We break down James Clear’s Atomic Habits. Spoiler alert: this book is life-changing—but also responsible for Shawn flossing regularly and me questioning my peanut M&M consumption. We dive into Clear’s genius strategies…

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From Baseball Cards to Blockchain: Randy Wasinger’s Journey with CryptoSlam 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

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What the hell is Web3? In this episode (the first in my collaboration with Startland News - Website), I chat with Randy Wasinger—entrepreneur, NFT pioneer, and founder/CEO of CryptoSlam (see his bio below). With over 20 years of experience in high-growth businesses and a track record as an innovator in SEO, affiliate marketing, and big data, Randy …

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From the NFL to Mindset Mastery: A Conversation with Jon McGraw 56:28

2M ago56:28

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In this episode, I sit down with Jon McGraw (see his bio below)—former NFL safety, co-founder of Vision Pursue, and performance mindset expert. From walking on at Kansas State to playing 10 seasons in the NFL, Jon shares his incredible journey, the leadership lessons he learned from legendary coaches (including the legendary Kansas State University…

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Unleashing Fun At Work - Leadership and Laughter With Joel Zeff 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

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In this episode of The Corporate Couch, I chat with Joel Zeff (see his bio below), a nationally renowned speaker, work culture expert, author, and humorist who has captivated audiences for over 25 years. Known for his hilarious improvisational comedy and insightful messages on leadership, collaboration, and change, Joel brings his unique energy to …

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Susie Tomenchok, The Master Negotiator With A Big Heart - Unlocking The Magic Of Others, How To Have Tough Conversations, and Why Negotiating Skills Make Us Better Humans 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

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In this episode, I sit down with the vibrant and insightful Susie Tomenchok, author, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and negotiation expert (see her bio below). From being a telecom pioneer at Comcast to leading an international company of over 1000 employees to becoming a mentor and coach, Susie shares her inspiring journey and practical advice for…

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Paige Pelaccio Meyer, From Nurse To Business Owner- Embracing The Suck For The Long Game, The Loneliness Of Leadership, and Buying A Business At 27 55:39

3M ago55:39

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After over 100 episodes, Paige Pelaccio Meyer (see her bio below) is my favorite guest so far (I am biased since she is my daughter :-). While she knew she wanted to be a nurse, Paige had a unique career strategy that deviated from the typical nurse's first job. She bought the business she worked at for 5 years when she was 27. Two and half months …

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Special Edition - Business Insights From The 2024 Election With Joni Wickham 15:54

3M ago15:54

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In this special edition episode of 'The Corporate Couch,' host Jeff Pelaccio interviews Joni Wickham the author of "The Thin Line Between Cupcake and B*tch: Taking Action, Driving Change, and Getting Results". She also co-founded the public affairs firm Wickham James Strategies and Solutions. They discuss leadership in corporate America, the in…

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Anna Murray, From English Teacher to Tech Entrepreneur - Why Plans Are Overrated, Re-Thinking Your Return to Work Policy, and Her Mission To Change Cybersecurity 1:09:42

3M ago1:09:42

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Anna Murray (see her bio below) is the CEO and founder of emedia the longest-running woman-owned web and digital transformation agency in the US. In this fascinating conversation, we talk about how she found her company by accident, her journey from English teacher to TV journalist, to tech founder, her stories of misogyny in broadcast news, why jo…

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Special Edition - Creativity In The Workplace with Mary Messner 20:10

3M ago20:10

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In this special edition of The Corporate Couch, I welcome back the insightful and inspiring Mary Messner, who first joined us on October 2, 2023, to discuss her remarkable career. Today, we dive deep into a topic close to our hearts: workplace creativity. Mary, founder of Highline Creative Group, shares her expanded definition of creativity—beyond …

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Paul Hatch, The Go-Giver Executive - His Mission To Fight Ageism In The Workplace, Lessons From 40 Years On Wall Street, and How Moving Over 60 Times Made Him A Better Leader 1:13:00

3M ago1:13:00

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In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Paul Hatch (see his bio below), a distinguished leader with an extraordinary career spanning the US Navy, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and beyond. From his early days as a Naval officer (and advising two US presidents on Middle East policy) to becoming Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, …

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Bill Brandmeyer, The Purpose-Driven Transformative Leader - Being Part of A Family That Created Multigenerational Wealth, Transforming Kids' Lives Through Sport, and Being in AA at 21 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

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In this compelling episode," Jeff sits down with Bill Brandmeyer (see his bio below), a visionary leader who has transformed organizational development, marketing, and social impact over four decades. Bill shares insights from his remarkable journey, from working with Fortune 500 companies to founding ShareWaves, a nonprofit revolutionizing youth s…

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Sandra Wiley, The Relationship Builder - From Only Wanting Babies To Company President, Why Relationships Will Make Your Career Amazing, and Starting Life Over at 30 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

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This episode is a beautiful example of how a person's life/career journey evolves. Sandra Wiley (see her bio below) grew up in a small rural town in Kansas and got married at 19 with aspirations of being a housewife and a mother. She is now a company president and one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting (10 years running and she do…

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Mark Hamberlin, The Global CHRO- The Evolution of HR, Gen Z Career Advice, and His Process for Learning A New Industry 1:09:21

4M ago1:09:21

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mark Hamberlin (see his bio below), the first Chief People Officer to appear on "The Corporate Couch" podcast. As the executive responsible for human resources strategy and operations at Clark Construction Group, Mark shares his expertise in attracting, retaining, and engaging top talent to drive busines…

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Fr. Justin Mathews, The Serial Social Entrepreneur - Transforming Communities Through Social Innovation, Why Social Entrepreneurship Is The Future Of Philanthropy, and Practicing Of Cultural Humility 1:10:46

4M ago1:10:46

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Fr. Justin Mathews, a Kansas City native whose journey from musician/audio engineer to Orthodox priest and social entrepreneur exemplifies the intersection of faith, innovation, and community transformation. Fr. Justin shares his remarkable story of leading Reconciliation Services (RS) at Kansas City's hi…

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Ken Bramble, The Mental Health Champion - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome, The Battle Between His Faith and His Material Desires, and Letting Go Of Being In The "Cool Kids" Club 1:00:23

4M ago1:00:23

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ken Bramble (see his bio below), an employee benefits consultant turned mental health advocate whose raw honesty about his personal struggles has resonated with audiences nationwide. Ken opens up about his journey wrestling with imposter syndrome while building a successful 25-year career in the employee be…

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The Fascinating Mind Of Seth Godin 40:43

5M ago40:43

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In this illuminating episode, Jeff sits down with marketing legend and bestselling author Seth Godin to discuss his new book "This is Strategy" and explore the evolving landscape of college, work, and decision-making. Episode Highlights: Seth reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, from his college days to founding successful ventures The genesis …

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Andrew Marquardt, The Gritty General Counsel, and CEO - The Emotional Labor of Leadership, The "Oh Shit" Moments When He Started His Company", and The Dignity of Work 1:13:46

5M ago1:13:46

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You will enjoy this conversation with Andrew Marquardt (see his bio below) the general counsel, co-founder, and CEO of Advantage Tech. Andrew and I discuss the life-changing events in his early teen years that changed his life, how his legal career led him to start an IT company (it also included a legal decision that went against Microsoft), how h…

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Jenna Washnieski, The Born Leader - Why Self-Awareness Is The #1 Leadership Trait, Creating New Roles For Yourself, and The Beauty Of Listening To Your Intuition 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

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Please enjoy this conversation with Jenna Washnieski (see her bio below). Jenna has great energy and we discussed how she was born to be a leader, how a letter she wrote to herself at seventeen predicted her career, why she journals (she has a closet full of them representing the last 20 years), what it's like to be the youngest executive at your c…

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Heidi Lehmann, The Renaissance Woman - Her Journey From Art Major to Tech Start-Up Founder 1:16:26

5M ago1:16:26

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You will learn and laugh while listening to my conversation with Heidi Lehmann (see her bio below). We talk about how she compares art to creating a startup company ("Making the Strange Familiar and the Familiar Strange), selling her first company to AOL for $105 million, why she uses the "3 Es" (Entrepreneurship, Energy, and Enthusiasm) to make ca…

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Bob Burg, The Go-Giver - Misconceptions of "Always" Giving, Learning from Drive-By Mentors, and Why Your Focus Should Be On Adding Value 49:02

5M ago49:02

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Honored to have the co-author of one of my favorite books "The Go-Giver" Bob Burg (see his bio below) as our guest on this episode. We chat about his early career, how he became a public speaker, how a "drive-by" mentor changed his sales philosophy and became a key part of the book, a summary of the five laws of stratospheric success, why no one ca…

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Michel Koopman, The Business Athlete CEO - The Art And Science Of Building A Company, The Key To Transparent Communication, and How He Helps Experienced Leaders Succeed 1:02:04

6M ago1:02:04

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In our first conversation with someone born in the Netherlands, you will learn and laugh listening to Michel Koopman (see his bio below). We chat about his great career and discuss why senior leaders (especially C-Suite executives) should approach their careers like athletes, how being process-driven accelerates start-up business growth, how being …

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Jamie Crosbie, The Born Leader - Destined To Create Her Own Company, Changing Your Mindset For Peak Performance, and Embracing Failure 1:00:44

6M ago1:00:44

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A fun and insightful conversation with Jamie Crosbie (see her bio below)! Jamie and I talk about the life/leadership lessons from her legendary mom, knowing that she wanted to start a company at an early age, her first public speech at 15 years old in front of 500 people, her first professional job leading a group of accounting clerks (and her stor…

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Melea McRae, The Fearless Leader - Born To Launch Her Own Ad Agency, Being The Only Female In The Executive Suite, and The Importance Of Being A Positive Role Model 1:11:26

6M ago1:11:26

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You will enjoy the conversation with the bold and fearless Melea McRae(see her bio below). Melea and I discussed the following: how she navigated being the only female executive at a company, knowing she wanted to be an entrepreneur at an early age (when she was 10 years old she dressed as a "business owner" for Halloween), her advice to female ent…

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Sonya Jury, The Mental Fitness Coach - From Architect to EOS, Riding The Dementia Train With Her Mom, and Lessons From Getting Fired 1:06:22

6M ago1:06:22

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This conversation with Sonya Jury (see her bio below) tugged at my heartstrings as one of our topics was her journey during her mom's Alzheimer's illness (my dad had early onset Alzheimer's when I was about 10 years old). Sonya wrote a book to help others through their parents' journey (or other loved ones) called - "Mom Forget My Birthday: A Daugh…

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Wayne Simien, The Faith-Based Servant Leader - Leadership Lessons from Hall of Fame Players and Coaches, Why You Should Expect Life To Be Hard, and Wanting To Be Like His Father 1:15:24

7M ago1:15:24

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Here's an interview with someone I "knew" as a teenager the humble, servant leader Wayne Simien (see his bio below) from his early athletic success as a McDonald's All-American (recognizes the top 25 high school basketball players in the United States) and winning the 2006 NBA Championship to his current role as the associate athlete director of en…

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Robert "Abe" Abrams, The 4-Star Muddy Boots Leader - Lessons from 39 Years of Army Leadership, How a "Raging Introvert" Can Lead An Organization of 1 Million People, and What It Is Like to Be In A War 1:08:29

7M ago1:08:29

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Not only does Robert "Abe" Abrams (see his bio below) have an extensive Wikipedia page but so does his father (who also has a US Army tank named after him). I was honored to have Abe as a guest. We talk about his love for being a tactical leader (leading combat troops in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan during multiple combat tours spann…

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Michael Sommers, The Leadership Junkie - Creating A Company Based on Love, Vulnerability, and Transparency, Being Driven By Greatness, and The Three Signs of A Miserable Job 1:08:59

7M ago1:08:59

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You will not find many executives talking about leading with love, vulnerability, and transparency but you will in this episode with Michael Sommers (see his bio below). We talk about his drive at an early age to be a servant leader and strive for greatness, the three signs of a miserable job, how his parents' divorce impacted his leadership journe…

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Zach Arend, The Teddy Roosevelt of Leadership Coaches - Overcoming "Boreout" At Work, The Gift of Getting A Major Demotion, and The Beauty of Letting Go 1:09:14

7M ago1:09:14

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Get ready to saddle up your horse in this episode with Zach Arend (see his bio below). His life and career journey is one you will not want to miss. Zach and I discuss: How he was demoted from the vice president of sales of a $300 million company to an account executive (and the major impact it had on his life); his journey from 11 to 18 years old …

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Fred Stipkovits, From Steel Mill Town to Company President - Revolutionizing American Manufacturing’s Culture, His Remarkable Company Turnaround, and How His First Job During 9/11 Changed His Life 1:10:41

8M ago1:10:41

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There are so many leadership lessons from Fred Stipkovits in this episode (see his bio below) from his first job leading a Coast Guard Homeland Security unit (with colleagues who had been in the Coast Guard longer than he had been alive) pre and post-9/11 (including ramming a boat head-on at 50 MPH to track down a suspected terrorist), his struggle…

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Frumi Barr, The Female C-Suite Pioneer - Her Journey From A Physical Therapist to Leading Fourteen Companies, How She Became A CEO's Secret Weapon, and The Benefits of A Portfolio Career 55:04

8M ago55:04

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You will learn many things by listening to Dr. Frumi Barr's (see her bio below) professional journey. Frumi talks about starting her career as a physical therapist and then pivoting into the business world where she led/founded fourteen different companies, her experience being a female C-Suite executive starting in 1980, how her persistence led he…

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Maria Flynn, From Farm Girl to Founder - Making Opportunity Happen As An Entrepreneur, Overcoming Overwhelm, and Rallying Yourself First In Times Of Stress 57:17

8M ago57:17

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Maria Flynn (see her bio below) is just such a fascinating person from her roots growing up on a Kansas wheat farm to her journey as a CEO/founder to helping entrepreneurs in the early stages of their journey to succeed. Maria and I discuss the lessons she learned from her parents (e.g., if you can see it, you can be it), being an intrapreneur, why…

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Glenn Fisher, The Lifelong Entrepreneur - Helping People Get What They Want, His Rule of Three, and Questioning If College Is Worth It 56:18

8M ago56:18

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A fun and insightful conversation with the lifelong entrepreneur Glenn Fisher (see his bio below). Glenn and I chat about how he started a business for a business owner after a conversation at a bar, his rule of 3 in times of stress, having lunch with Zig Ziglar and Lee Iacocca as a customer (as well as David Spade sleeping on his couch), graduatin…

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John Hall, A Walking Billboard For Achieving Anything in Life - From Sports Executive To Being A Better Dad, His Mission To Make People’s Lives Better, and Using Commonality to Build Connection 56:43

9M ago56:43

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If you grew up wanting to be a professional athlete, but never achieved your dream my conversation with John Hall will inspire you (see bio below). We discuss how a devasting knee injury shaped his career journey, his first professional job which was in the fashion industry (including revealing if he dated any models), being the youngest boxing pro…

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John Minnis, The Relationship-Focused CEO - Lessons He Learned From His Hall of Fame Dad, Quitting a Successful Job to Be a Better Spouse and Father, and The Book That Changed His Career 1:12:11

9M ago1:12:11

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My conversation with John Minnis (see bio below) should be published the day after Father's Day. We talk about the lessons he learns from his dad (he is in 6 Hall of Fames), quitting a successful job to be a better spouse and father, how your career is a series of chapters that you do not realize until the chapter is completed, his job interview wi…

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Risa Stein, The Psychologist Turned CEO - How A Mid-Life Crisis Led Her To Create A Company, Going Back to School In Your 50s, and Her Journey From Invulnerability to Vulnerability 1:07:22

9M ago1:07:22

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This week's guest is the fantastic Dr. Risa Stein the founder/CEO of SeeInMe and author of "Best Damn Life Workbook" (see her bio below). Risa and I discussed her desire at age 7 to become a psychologist, going from a college psychology professor to a CEO. the changes she has seen in students in the last 26+ years teaching undergraduate psychology …

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Special Edition with Teresa Carey - 30 Years of Business and Coaching Wisdom 16:49

9M ago16:49

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This special edition episode features Teresa Carey (see bio below) as we discuss the lessons she learned from her 30 years of owning her own business and coaching leaders. Teresa talks about the major changes in business, leaders, and technology since she started her company in 1994 (and the things that have remained constant). As a bonus, she refl…

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Tucker Graves, The Serial Entrepreneur and Learner - Long Game Thinking, His Great Advice For Start-Ups, and Why Caring Is The Key To A Great Culture 1:11:48

9M ago1:11:48

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Join me for this mini-masterclass in start-ups, leadership, the importance of lifelong learning, and long-term strategy with the serial entrepreneur Tucker Graves (bio below). We talk about "long game" thinking, creating a business idea at 22 years old with friends (it involved a hot tub and some alcohol :-), interviewing for his first job with the…

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Kevin McGinnis, The Innovative Community Champion - Lessons From Silicon Valley Companies, Leveraging the Gen Z Workforce, and How To Be A Successful Intrapreneur 1:10:07

9M ago1:10:07

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There are many great insights from my conversation with Kevin McGinnis (see his bio below). We discuss what he learned from working with Silicon Valley companies in the "boom" years (2007-2013), how to leverage AI, working with Gen Zers, how he became a successful intrapreneur, his lessons from Peter Diamandis' Singularity University, not being afr…

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Dr. Katie Ervin, The Culture Doctor - Why CEOs Stop Learning, How to Have A Side Hustle, and How Listening to The Universe Can Guide Your Career 1:09:46

10M ago1:09:46

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You will enjoy my conversation with Dr. Katie Ervin on so many levels. We talk about great topics like how you can change a toxic culture focusing on two things, how to distinguish great leaders from bad leaders, leading the GenZ workforce, why career journeys are not a straight path, how to have a successful side hustle, tips on pursuing a PhD, an…

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Scott Willingham, The Fierce Competitor With A Servant Leader's Heart - Living By The Platinum Rule, Level 5 Leadership, and Giving Everyone An Opportunity 1:08:44

10M ago1:08:44

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Whenever a guest has a story that involves lifting a 400 lb. calf in designer jeans you know it will be a great conversation. Join the discussion with Scott Willingham (see bio below) as we talk about Level 5 leadership (and how Abraham Lincoln was one of the few presidents to reach this level), building cultures where people don't experience the w…

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Rick Kahle, The Trusted Advisor - Investing In Others To Stand Out, Learning Leadership By Observation, and The Importance of Self-Awareness 1:00:22

10M ago1:00:22

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A fun conversation with Rick Kahle! Join Rick and me as we discuss his impressive career journey from the insurance industry to the Kansas City entrepreneurial ecosystem back to insurance. Some of the great topics include: how he became a better leader by observing great leaders in action and learning how to ask great questions; how being an entrep…

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