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, ... »
Building a Strong Culture Garry Ridge is the CEO and a board member at WD-40, a company that is recognized not only for its name but for having a remarkable culture. In this interview, Garry talks about how when you are a leader it’s not about you. It’s about the people you lead. Visite us ... »
Mindset Management People can be so extremely hard on themselves. A large majority of our self-talk is negative. Dr. Steve Taubman is an author and former chiropractor who overcame anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and has been using mindfulness and other techniques to help people with their own mindset management issues. Dr. Steve shares some ... »
Most entrepreneurs overcomplicate personal branding. Here’s what actually matters, according to international business mentor Katrena Friel. Start With Your Story You’re sitting on valuable insights and don’t even know it. Your challenges, solutions, and lessons learned? Someone’s searching for that exact roadmap right now. Document your journey—wins and failures both count. Combat Imposter Syndrome Practically ... »
Dive into the evolving blend of AI and storytelling with insights from David J. Ebner, founder of Content Workshop. In this episode, host John Golden uncovers how AI can boost marketing efficiency without diluting emotion. The core message: storytelling remains about human connection; AI serves as a tool to automate research, drafts, and data analysis ... »
Technical skill gets you the promotion, but interpersonal mastery keeps you there. In a recent Sales POP! episode, Rich Birke (JAMS) explains that leadership is defined by the ability to bridge “the trust gap.” Most leaders fail because they treat conflict as a crisis rather than a tool for innovation. To lead effectively, you must ... »
Is AI coming for your job, or is it coming to save it? In this episode, Antony Baker (CEO of 15) joins John Golden to dismantle the “replacement” narrative. They explore why the most successful firms use AI to make experts 10% better, not 100% redundant. By automating the “drudge work” of email and scheduling, ... »
Traditional airport snowplows are “paperweights” in summer—until now. Marc Manning, CEO of Kodiak Technologies, reveals a groundbreaking 2025 innovation: zero-emission snow-removal vehicles that serve as mobile power plants. Using V2G technology, these industrial EVs store energy and sell it back to the grid, accelerating ROI for airports. Engineered with partner Roush, these plows offer 60% ... »
Modern sales excellence has moved beyond “closing.” In a recent interview, leadership advisor Whitney Faires revealed that the secret to top-tier performance lies in strategic partnership over transactions. To rank in a skeptical market, sales pros must move from being vendors to “catalysts for change.” Key strategies include: Deep Ecosystem Research: Aligning solutions with a ... »
