If you asked a room full of 100 CEO’s if they thought that training was important, you’d likely get an almost unanimous vote “yes.” However, if you asked how many of those CEOs were actually investing the time and the budget into training, you would not get such a strong response rate. This is to ... »
Podcast interview with Thomas Druyen who is a German sociologist and director of two institutes at Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna. In addition to his work as a speaker and author – especially on philosophical and contemporary topics – Druyen focuses his research on the psychological and neural conditions as well as the accompanying ... »
Many small business owners think that if they just work a little harder, things will get better and their business will grow. But in reality, working harder is not always the answer. It can actually run people directly into the ground if the work is not the right kind of work. This is especially a ... »
Podcast interview with Christine Perakis who is the Business Growth Architect, Executive Coach, and 360o Transformation Expert. For more than two decades, Christine Perakis, Esq. has navigated through negotiation tables, board rooms, classrooms, and the tempestuous open seas. As a lawyer, C-Level executive, investor, trainer, and boat captain, Christine discovered an essential truth applicable to ... »
The old way of leading doesn’t work anymore. With where we’re at in the world today, the standard hierarchical approach of one, or few, leaders at the top, leading down to the masses, isn’t as effective or accepted as it used to be. This method is coming to an end, and leaders need to find ... »
Podcast interview with Amy C. Edmondson who is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society. Edmondson has been recognized by the biannual Thinkers50 global ranking ... »
Tony is an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, leading professional selling educator, award-winning blogger and the most read LinkedIn Author globally on the topic of sales leadership. As an experienced CEO and company director with 35 years of sales and business leadership experience, he is ranked by Top Sales Magazine as the most influential person ... »
Podcast interview with Krista Moore co-authored “Roadmap to Success” in 2007, with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard and is a regular contributor to Independent Dealer Magazine. Her articles have also been featured in OnPoint, Office Products International, NOPA, and Dealer Network magazine. Following her passion for developing sales leadership in organizations, she has helped hundreds ... »
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 ... »
The role of the marketer is fundamentally shifting, and it’s time to adapt. Join us as Len Ward breaks down the imminent threats and opportunities of the AI era, equipping you with the tactics to remain indispensable. AI can handle the volume, but you own the voice. We detail critical protocols for protecting your unique ... »
For many organizations, the term “cost management” is synonymous with panic. When the market tightens, leaders often have a “deer in the headlights” moment, defaulting to the fastest way to save money: layoffs. This is the single biggest reason why cost-cutting efforts not only fail but actively damage the company’s future. Veteran CFO Duane Deason ... »
Why are your deals ghosting you after a great first meeting? Because you missed the crucial step: securing the next meeting while the energy is high. Elite sales pros understand that buying decisions are more emotional than logical. Ditch the generic, fact-based questions and opt for evocative, storytelling prompts. Try this instead: Don’t ask, “What’s ... »
