Bästa Paper Napkin Wisdom podcaster (2024)

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Ep 189: Building Resilience Through Alignment with Natalia Matveeva 32:00

7d ago32:00

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In episode 189 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, host Govindh Jayaraman sits down with Natalia Matveeva, an accomplished entrepreneur and leadership coach known for her emphasis on creating purpose-driven businesses. Natalia shares her journey and unique insights into the importance of resilience in business, shedding light on a key aspect often overlooked: …

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Ep 188: Balancing Innovation with Human Connection – Insights from Annette Levesque 32:40

16d ago32:40

32:40

In the fast-evolving world of technology, it can be easy to overlook the human element. In this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman speaks with Annette Levesque, a global expert in e-learning who built one of the first e-high schools in the world. Annette shares her unique perspective on the intersection of innovation and human connec…

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Ep 187 - The Two Ladders of Leadership: Skills and Confidence with Cameron Herold 34:56

21d ago34:56

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In episode 187 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we’re thrilled to welcome back Cameron Herold, a leader whose insights are reshaping the way we approach growth in business and life. Known for his impactful coaching and leadership strategies, Cameron brings us a fresh perspective on what it takes to climb the proverbial ladder of success. This episode center…

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Ep 186 - Discovering the Real Problem with Todd Palmer - Coach and Retreat Facilitator 36:09

23d ago36:09

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In episode 186 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman has a compelling conversation with Todd Palmer, a CEO coach, entrepreneur, and author who believes that “The problem is never what you think it is.” This simple yet powerful insight drives his approach to leadership and coaching. Todd has spent years guiding leaders to uncover the deeper issu…

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Ep 185 - A Life of Financial Freedom and Purpose: Insights from Noah Rosenfarb of Freedom Family Office 31:58

28d ago31:58

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In Episode 185 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we’re joined by Noah Rosenfarb, founder of Freedom Family Office. Noah’s career spans over two decades as a CPA and wealth advisor, where he’s helped affluent families achieve not only financial success but also lives rich with purpose and intentionality. He believes that wealth is not an end goal but a means …

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Ep 184 - The Power of Transparency: Eronica Dew on Leading with Honesty 33:50

30d ago33:50

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In episode 184 of the Paper Napkin Wisdom podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Eronica Dew, the dynamic leader behind BES Solutions Inc. Eronica’s journey is as colorful as the napkin she shared her wisdom on, spanning from military service to a thriving entrepreneurial career in government contracting. Throughout the conversation, Eronica highl…

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Ep 183- A Journey of Collective Success - Vernon Oakes, Everything.coop - Inductee Cooperatives Hall of Fame 32:56

1M ago32:56

32:56

In episode 183 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we had the pleasure of speaking with Vernon Oakes, the host of Everything Cooperative, and a passionate advocate for the cooperative business model. With years of experience in real estate, business education, and cooperative development, Vernon’s mission is to empower communities and transform economies throu…

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Ep 182: Defy Expectations (part two) - Crafting the Legacy with Diego Osorio, CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila 39:07

1M ago39:07

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In episode 182 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we continue our insightful conversation with Diego Osorio, CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila. This episode builds upon part one (episode 181), where Diego shared how he’s defied expectations to bring his passion for innovation and authenticity to the spirits industry. In part two, Diego deepens the discussion on legac…

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Ep 181 - Defy Expectations: Spirit of Innovation with Diego Osorio: A Journey Through Lobos 1707 Tequila 31:17

1M ago31:17

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In the latest episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman sits down with Diego Osorio, CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila. Diego shares the remarkable journey of transforming a passion for storytelling and heritage into a successful tequila brand. With his unique background and innovative approach, Diego has made a significant impact in the spirits in…

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Ep 180 - Riding the Cycles of Destruction and Creation with Raeanne Lacatena 29:19

2M ago29:19

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In Episode 180 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Raeanne Lacatena—a holistic business coach, mental health professional, Reiki master, and mother of three. Raeanne brings a fresh, integrative perspective to life and business, seamlessly weaving together her multifaceted roles. Our conversation delved deep into growth, …

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EP 179 - Embrace Your Reality - Molly Booker Author | Orator | Guide 37:25

2M ago37:25

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Embrace Your Reality with Molly Booker Introduction Welcome to another enriching episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Molly Booker, a transformational author and coach whose insights on self-discovery and personal growth have inspired many. Molly is known for her powerful memoirs and her ability to guide individual…

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Ep 178 - Do the Scary: Peter Shankman on Boldness, Risk, and Success 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

In episode 178 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we were delighted to welcome back Peter Shankman, an entrepreneur, author, and renowned keynote speaker. Known for founding Source of Sources (SOS), Help a Reporter Out (HARO), Mental Capital and his focus on neurodiversity, Peter has continually pushed boundaries in both his personal and professional life. Du…

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In Appreciation of John Ruhlin - Lessons that Live and Love On 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

In memory of John, and to support his family during this difficult time, please consider contributing to the GoFundMe campaign set up in his honor. In Appreciation of John Ruhlin - Lessons that Live and Love On John Ruhlin was more than just an entrepreneur; he was a master of appreciation, a man whose philosophy of valuing others left an indelible…

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Ep 177 - The Magic of Mind and Story - Derek Selinger 44:22

2M ago44:22

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The Magic of Mind and Story: A Conversation with Derek Selinger In our recent podcast episode, we had the privilege of hosting Derek Selinger, a renowned mentalist, magician, and keynote speaker. Derek's career is a testament to his dedication to the art of illusion and the study of human psychology. His performances are not just about magic tricks…

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Ep 176 - Harnessing the Power of Collective Purpose - Genevieve Piturro 40:27

3M ago40:27

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In this insightful episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman engages in a profound and enlightening conversation with Genevieve Piturro, the remarkable founder of the Pajama Program. This nonprofit organization has provided over seven million pajamas and books to children in need, offering them comfort and a sense of security. Genevieve’s j…

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Ep 175 - Grit, Passion and Perseverence - Perry Solomon 46:48

3M ago46:48

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Perry Solomon's story is one of resilience, demonstrating how grit—comprised of passion and perseverance—can drive success even in the face of immense challenges. About Perry Solomon Perry Solomon is a serial entrepreneur with over four decades of experience. He is the founder of Aleratec, a company known for its innovative consumer electronics pro…

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Ep 174 - Embracing Fluidity and Self-Recognition - Dmitry Buterin 51:33

3M ago51:33

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In this thought-provoking episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman engages in a profound conversation with Dmitry Buterin, an entrepreneur who has successfully built businesses from the ground up and navigated the complex landscape of technology and personal growth. Dmitry’s journey is a testament to the power of self-recognition, the flui…

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Ep 173 - Know Your True North - Chris Schmitt 40:07

3M ago40:07

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Know Your True North In the latest episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we had the pleasure of hosting Chris Schmitt, a distinguished high-performance coach with Azimuth Consulting Group. Chris brings a unique perspective to leadership, drawing from his extensive experience as a United States Army Special Forces Green Beret and his work with top-tier co…

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EP 172: Live an Extraordinary Life, So That Others Will – John DiJulius (founder, entrepreneur, author) 47:32

6+ y ago47:32

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Best-selling author, world renowned customer service expert, founder of the DiJulius Group, business success – John DiJulius III has tapped into something special. On this podcast, John discusses applying his methodology beyond business, and why his life purpose is to “live an extraordinary life, so that others will.” Stating your purpose isn’t eno…

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LBS 6: Great Leaders Set High Expectations - Mandy Burage 32:53

6+ y ago32:53

32:53

“Great leaders set high expectations for their teams, but even higher expectations for themselves,” says Mandy Burage, Director of Operations at Petra Coach. She explains that through the course of her childhood and early career, she encountered many personal and professional disappointments stemming from the fact that she set very high expectation…

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TA 30: Catch Yourself 3:22

6+ y ago3:22

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How are you doing on your goals for the year? Your New Year’s Resolutions? Do you even remember what they were? So many times we’re hard on ourselves for the early misses. We say we’re going to eat low or no carbs, three weeks in we’ve eaten some delicious pastry, fries, or even cake and abandon ship. We say we’re going to work out every morning, w…

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EP 171: The Future Is Female – Carey Anne Nadeau (entrepreneur, founder) 34:58

6+ y ago34:58

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The goal of Carey Anne Nadeau, founder of Open Data Nation, is to “bring expertise in open data and data science to bear on the most pressing urban issues.” What compelled her to start the company was that she “wanted something to exist that just didn’t exist.” She was frustrated, dissatisfied, and complaining. The industry tended to be a “boys’ cl…

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TA 29: Kindness is a Rare Leadership Skill 4:05

6+ y ago4:05

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A client is calling and they want a discount because something went wrong. An employee is missing on targets and results are slipping, they need to be realigned. The bank just called and a supplier took payment of a delivery early via automated transfer and there’s a cash crunch. As a leader things come at us from all directions all the time – but …

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EP 170: Mistakes: The Learning Process - Damion Lupo (entrepreneur, founder, author) 33:02

6+ y ago33:02

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On this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, entrepreneur and author Damion Lupo makes his case for the gift of errors, “Mistakes are the universe gifting us wisdom, wrapped up inside the struggles in life.” Damion further explains that throughout our lives, we make mistakes, and as we do, we are taught that mistakes are bad. As a result, we revere peop…

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TA 28: Bring the Right Protection 3:35

6+ y ago3:35

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Life and leadership is a contact sport. You need to make contact with people every day as a leader and in life. There’s no avoiding it. So how do you build protection for the energy vampires that surround us? They are every where now. More and more. In the sea of all of that – remember that you need to bring protection with you. But where do you ge…

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EP 169: Generative Relationship-Building for Entrepreneurs - Peter Mellen (entrepreneur) 42:31

6+ y ago42:31

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The Johari window was created by two psychologists in the mid-1950s as a tool for personal, group, and relationship development. Peter Mellen uses the Johari window as the framework for discussing how individuals and groups act, and how communication and relationships can grow. There are four sections to the Johari window: Arena or Open: This is in…

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TA 27: Build a Well 3:45

6+ y ago3:45

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This has nothing to do with an ACTUAL well. It has to do with the structure and support systems we need as leaders, as entrepreneurs. It’s such a roller-coaster of ups and downs out there that we need support to help keep us a little more level and a little more in the zone to be in flow … to capture the momentum around us. The challenge is that we…

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EP 168: Stop Waiting for It to Get Easier - Jim Palmer (author, entrepreneur) 32:48

6+ y ago32:48

32:48

Small business marketing expert and entrepreneur Jim Palmer’s fifth book is entitled, “Stop waiting for it to get easier, create your dream business now!” The sentence explains itself. “There is no perfect time,” Jim says as he recounts his own experience: broke and heavily in debt, on unemployment for 15 months, suffering from a serious health iss…

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TA 26: Have More Pillow Talk 3:15

6+ y ago3:15

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It’s so important to build transparency in the life of the entrepreneur, leader, and difference maker. Too often we don’t hold space for our most important relationships, the ones with our spouses, life partner, and families. We need to save space for them, and us, to share our dreams, our challenges, our hopes. Structure time in the evening to deb…

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LBS 5: There’s no job description for COO – Adam Trautenberg 29:58

6+ y ago29:58

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Being second in command is tricky terrain to navigate; just ask Adventure Links COO Adam Trautenberg. Co-host, Miranda Barrett joins Govindh Jayaraman to get the inside scoop on how this COO takes charge of a demanding job that’s constantly in flux. “The role is defined by the relationship with the CEO,” explains Adam. That relationship isn’t somet…

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TA 25: Create (Several) No Cell Phone Zones 3:11

6+ y ago3:11

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As leaders we discuss holding space for our team. We all recognize that we need to give them time and space to succeed, for their mindset. How clear are you, as a leader, however, that you too need time and space? Former Paper Napkin Wisdom guest and Big Data Expert John Johnson says that we are bombarded by more than 30 tractor-trailer loads of in…

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EP #167: Think Big, Start Small - Andrew Davis (marketer, entrepreneur) 35:35

6+ y ago35:35

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The title says it all: Think Big, Start Small. This is the philosophy behind many accomplishments and dreams that individuals and entrepreneurs bring to fruition. Every big endeavor requires a step-by-step process of achievement. Innovative ideas are the big picture, each step turns that idea into reality is the small. Thinking big keeps eyes focus…

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TA 24: The Structure of Transparency 4:19

6+ y ago4:19

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Are you looking for uncommon results in your company? Or maybe just for yourself? There’s a structure to build the uncommon results you crave for yourself and your team and it starts with transparency. I’m not just talking about 2% or 5% growth from year to year. I’m talking about double digit year-over-year growth. Even triple digit growth! This c…

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EP #166: Manage Your Boss, Staff, and Peers by Spending Time with Your Customers - Chris McGoff (Chairman, Founder) 36:33

6+ y ago36:33

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Being a good manager and effective leader is not just about making decisions on your own, but about understanding how much decision-making depends on the customer’s behavior. In this podcast, we talk with Chris McGoff, founder and chairman of The Clearing, who has been helping big brands and the federal government drive change and find success for …

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TA 23: The X Org Chart 4:09

6+ y ago4:09

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Ever wonder how there are some small teams that just get it done time and time again? They are tight and nothing comes through the cracks in their communication, organization, service, or delivery? How do they do it? I call this the X Org Chart – or the Exponential Org Chart. It’s the way that teams (small and large) can create more dynamic and imp…

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EP #165: Do and Believe That Which Moves You Toward Your Goals - Tom Bilyeu (Entrepreneur, Founder) 34:23

6+ y ago34:23

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Tom Bilyeu, the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and life-long entrepreneur, chooses to focus on “everything being in my control.” While most people would agree in principle, they don’t often put it into true practice. Once you start working on the things that you believe in, it will not only be a motivating process, but will bring promising results. …

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TA 22: Trust 2.0 – Do you have it? 4:59

6+ y ago4:59

4:59

It’s vitally important for leaders to feel like that they can trust their teams. Trust them to complete their tasks, to be strong for the team, complete tasks well, execute on the priorities we have set individually and collectively. If we do this well, we are delegating tasks to them and they are getting them done. If that is going REALLY well – t…

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LBS 4: Change the World Without Being a Smug Twat - Marlou Hermsen 29:47

6+ y ago29:47

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In this week’s Leading Behind the Scenes, Marlou Hermsen makes the case (without laughing) that those who wish for a better world should seek to, “CHANGE the world without being a smug twat.” If the statement makes you smile, and does not offend, it means you’re probably on the right track, because, as Marlou further explains, smugness, besides bei…

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TA 21: Get Smarter About Goal Making (not just setting) 4:58

6+ y ago4:58

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This is the time of year when so many of us start to take stock of the year that passed and the one that’s coming. It’s that time that we start to think about what could be for the year ahead. There have been studies done that show that most people only accomplish a small fraction of their goals from year to year. Yet there are others that do much …

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EP #164: Context Matters - Christina Harbridge (Entrepreneur, CEO Alegory Inc.) 31:43

6+ y ago31:43

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If you’re a long term Paper Napkin Wisdom listener, you may remember Christina Harbridge’s last visit EPISODE 47, when we had a lively discussion about shifting focus towards things that are enjoyable. If you’re just tuning in, Christina has a very interesting background. She has co-authored software, built a company that hit national revenue succe…

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EP #163: Practicing Patience - Jay Jackson (Entrepreneur, Founder) 26:04

6+ y ago26:04

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In a society where people expect things to materialize instantly, many would be entrepreneurs expect the same, as it relates to success. However, in today’s podcast, founder of RYSE Media, Jay Jackson discusses how his view of entrepreneurship has evolved over the years and provides tips for the next generation of entrepreneurs. “Some people dream …

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TA 19: You Are Unstoppable 4:45

6+ y ago4:45

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Too often we get stuck. Caught. Stopped dead in our tracks. Usually we end up blaming ourselves for something we did or got wrong in the past. Or because we “wish” we were doing something else right now. Remember one thing: You are frekkin’ unstoppable … Remind yourself ever day, all the time. And take epic action … Move forward, you can do it. In …

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EP #162: Take Time to Smell the Roses - Allen Gannett (CEO, Entrepreneur) 32:51

6+ y ago32:51

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As entrepreneurs, it’s often tough to take time to smell the flowers. Learning how to juggle endless to-do lists, a budding business and loved ones can be difficult for even the most seasoned entrepreneur. However, in this week’s podcast, Trackmaven’s CEO Allen Gannett explains why he is making it a point to take time to be appreciative. The 25 yea…

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TA 18: Time to #ManUp 5:00

6+ y ago5:00

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With recent public events on my mind, I’ve been paying a little more attention (and asking questions) of my female teammates, colleagues, and other entrepreneurs, leaders and difference makers and have been stunned to hear their stories of having to “work harder” to be heard than their male colleagues. I’m not saying this is everyone’s story – in f…

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LBS 3: Make It Big – Abby Robinson 33:01

6+ y ago33:01

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Abby Robinson is Atlas Corps’ Chief Development and Engagement Officer. Atlas Corps’ mission is to “address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.” She leads behind the scenes and works one step behind the entrepreneur, bu…

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TA 17: Want Better Results? 4:14

6+ y ago4:14

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Who among us doesn’t want better results? So often we look at the bottom line and continuously set better goals and watch for the outcomes that we want to see. Whether it’s improving the bottom line, better customer service, client retention or other outcome based metric – we want to improve them. Rarely, however, do we look to the process that cre…

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EP #161: Be a Force for Good - Joey Womack (Social Entrepreneur, CEO) 32:06

6+ y ago32:06

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It’s a tale as old as time - a regular human discovers their calling and springs to action. Our hero/heroin usually meets up with a mentor or a group of allies and they face a villain as a collaborative force. Joey Womack, CEO of Atlanta based Amplify 4 Good, thinks that entrepreneurs often follow a similar path. His organization uses a combination…

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TA 16: The Secret Source of Resilience 4:58

6+ y ago4:58

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Everyone is talking about the greatest PREDICTOR of success is how much “grit” or resilience someone has. How willing are they to slog through the rough stuff before reaching for the prize. Some call this delayed gratification, though I don’t think they are the same thing. The secret source of resilience is within you … it lies with passion, love, …

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EP# 160: The Entrepreneur Formula - Maxim Wheatley (Entrepreneur) 37:24

6+ y ago37:24

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Is there a formulaic way to build a great startup? Today’s guest, Maxim Wheatley thinks so. Maxim comes from a very diverse background - he is an award-winning product leader and innovator, with proven success operating at the intersection of business development, innovation, and product strategy. Additionally, he is the co-founder of LifeFuels, a …

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TA 15: It’s NOT supposed to be easy 4:45

6+ y ago4:45

4:45

So many times our teams look to us to articulate clearly the future vision of the company or the project. It’s up to us to detail it for them. We have to show them where we’re going, what it looks like, what it feels like, what it smells like, even what it tastes like and sounds like. How do we do that if we’ve never been there – it’s a future stat…

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