Constant and dramatic changes are becoming a regular thing in the business world, and many people don’t know how to respond or cope with this kind of chaos. It causes a lot of stress when you think about how the chaos continues to grow exponentially. Just coping with things isn’t a long term strategy, though. ... »
Jump on board! Steve Hall, podcast interview hosted by John Golden, as they discuss how to navigate the “C”! The C-suite, that is! Selling at the C-level can mean something very different depending on what you sell, who you sell to, the value of your product or service, and many other things. Learning the nuances ... »
The natural human condition is quite negative, and it takes a lot of work and discipline to reshape the way we think of ourselves, others, and the world. Influence and charisma is largely based on positivity, and communicating a positive message about yourself and your values to others. Mary Gardner is a nationally recognized public ... »
Employees who enjoy and thrive in their workplace culture are happier, more productive, generate more revenue, become better leaders, and are ultimately better employees. So how do you create a “best place to work” culture, and cultivate this happiness for the people who work under you? Deb Boelkes, interviewed by John Golden, answers this question. ... »
Many salespeople aim to be strategic in their endeavors, but it’s unlikely that anyone has ever considered strategic humor as a method of growing sales. Karen Buxman is an expert on strategic humor, and how to create peak performance through the art of science and applied humor in sales. She explains this concept, and how ... »
Organizational vitality is when the people of an organization are energetic and have a sense of meaning and purpose in the work they do. One measure of organizational vitality is employee engagement, which is strongly influenced by leadership. It’s tough for employees to be engaged and participatory if the leaders aren’t also engaged and participatory. ... »
Take the Power Back Klyn Elsbury, Amazon bestselling author, motivational speaker, and trainer, was born with cystic fibrosis and told she wouldn’t live past the age of 14. At the age of 25 she was advised to make life-ending arrangements. Klyn decided she wanted to thrive and not just live so she went on a ... »
Have you ever said to yourself: “Why not me? Why don’t I find luck when others do?” There is a way to change that and become the person that finds lucky opportunities. It turns out that luck isn’t really about chance, it’s about choice. 30% of our life is completely random. The place you’re born, ... »
In this episode, Joe Terry, CEO and cultural transformation expert, challenges the traditional “grind-it-out” leadership model. He introduces a counterintuitive framework: Surrender to Lead. The core philosophy is simple yet radical: Leaders must detach their self-worth from the immediate result to fully master the process. When you stop fearing the outcome, you can focus on ... »
From a council estate in Oxford to a $50 million business exit, Andrew Hulbert’s story is the ultimate blueprint for breaking class ceilings. In this episode of Sales POP!, host John Golden uncovers how Hulbert defied the “stability trap” of his working-class upbringing to build an empire. We explore the psychology of wealth creation and ... »
The “Foreign Language” Test for Higher Conversions Is your B2B landing page failing the “One Second Test”? According to Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze, most B2B sites rely too heavily on text to explain their value. In a recent interview, Patel shared a brutal auditing tactic: Translate your homepage into a language your ideal customer ... »
We often chase a number in a bank account, thinking it equals freedom. But what if the way you earn that money is actually trapping you? In this episode of the Expert Inside Interview, John Golden sits down with real estate titan Gino Barbaro. Co-founder of a portfolio managing over $450 million in assets, Gino ... »
In a business world obsessed with speed, why are so many leaders stuck in a constant, exhausting cycle of crisis management? John Golden sits down with leadership veteran Rob Marcus (Blue Stallion Solutions, author of Crossing the Divide) to uncover the root causes of organizational chaos and the profound shift needed to achieve genuine growth. ... »
How do you guarantee every voice is heard and every mind is engaged in your next strategy session? We’re unlocking the secret with learning and development veteran Jolynn Ledgerwood and the revolutionary LEGO Serious Play (LSP) method. Jolynn reveals why traditional meetings fail and how this hands-on process creates a level playing field, transforming quiet ... »
