Featured Guest Series Episodes
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Building Community and Connection in Business with Brooke Clark
Only 37% of professionals say they feel their contributions are fully recognized at work (Gallup). Visibility is more than reputation, it is a career asset. Without it, even the most capable leaders risk being overlooked. Wit...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Gavin McMahon
Stories are 22 times more memorable than facts alone (Stanford Graduate School of Business). Yet in today’s data-driven world, many leaders overlook storytelling as a critical business skill. Without story, even the best idea...
The Future of Work in the Age of Generative AI with Professor Joseph Fuller
Generative AI could add up to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy (McKinsey). But while the potential is massive, the bigger question is: how will AI reshape the future of work, leadership, and culture? In this episo...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Dr. Ron Stotts
Leaders with higher emotional intelligence outperform peers in decision-making, collaboration, and resilience by a wide margin (Harvard Business Review). Yet too often, emotional intelligence is overlooked, treated as a secon...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Craig Larsen and Dr. Peter Fotinos
By 2030, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65 (U.S. Census Bureau). Yet, despite advances in medicine, millions still face preventable conditions tied to stress, aging, and hormonal imbalance. The challenge is no ...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Will Bartholomew
79% of consumers prefer to engage with brands that foster a sense of community (HubSpot). Yet many businesses still focus on transactions over relationships, missing the deeper loyalty and growth that come from connection. In...
Innovative Work Models for the Future with Liza Adams
Companies that redesign work models for agility and adaptability see 30% higher performance compared to peers (McKinsey). Yet many organizations still rely on outdated structures that cannot keep pace with the integration of ...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Brendan Kamm
90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can recognize their emotions in real time (TalentSmart). This gap matters because emotional intelligence, paired with gratitude, may be the most u...
Conscious Capitalism in the Age of AI with Kevin Surace
Companies that embrace conscious capitalism outperform the market by 10x over a 15-year period (Firms of Endearment study). Yet as AI adoption accelerates, many leaders face a critical question: How do we ensure innovation se...
Leadership, Engagement, and Why Purpose Matters with Bob Gappa
Is your leadership model aligned with purpose, or just performance? Only 32% of employees feel engaged at work (Gallup). And yet, companies with strong purpose report 30% higher innovation and retention (McKinsey). So what gi...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Michael Ward
90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can identify their emotions as they happen (TalentSmart). Emotional intelligence isn’t a “soft skill.” It’s the foundation of effective leadership...
The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Katharine Manning
Only 36% of employees in the U.S. say they feel engaged at work, and lack of empathy from leadership is often cited as a leading cause of disengagement (Gallup). Yet research shows that leaders who practice empathy foster str...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Kath Allen and Abbey Lee
Emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart from their peers (Harvard Business Review). Yet too often, EQ is dismissed as “soft skills” instead of being recognized as the foundation of ef...
Fix the Culture, Not the People: Lessons from the Dean of Dumbassery
Organizations with strong, positive cultures see employee engagement rates up to 72% higher than those with weak cultures (Gallup). Yet too often, leaders focus on “fixing” people rather than addressing the systems, values, a...
Mindfulness in the Workplace with Cindy Van Eeckhout
Mindfulness practices in the workplace can reduce stress by up to 32% and boost productivity by 12% (American Psychological Association). Yet in many professional environments, mindfulness is still treated as a personal welln...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with David Greer
Emotional intelligence is responsible for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart (Harvard Business Review). But EQ isn’t just about managing emotions. It’s about leading with intention, presence, and purpose. In this e...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Bo Lowery
Franchise brands that prioritize emotional connection can outperform competitors by up to 85% in revenue growth (Gallup). But connection doesn’t happen by chance. It’s designed through leadership, systems, and shared purpose....
Building Community and Connection in Business with Howard Waterman
81% of consumers say they need to trust a brand before making a purchase decision (Source: Edelman Trust Barometer). Trust and connection are not just nice-to-haves in business, they are the foundation for long-term growth an...
Kindness and Empathy in Car Sales with Andrew Sardone
Companies that lead with empathy see up to 23% higher customer loyalty and a 32% boost in sales (Source: Gallup). Car sales often get a bad reputation for being high-pressure or transactional. But what if kindness and empathy...
Mindfulness in the Workplace with Michael Nicolais
Companies that integrate mindfulness into their culture see 20% less burnout and 35% higher productivity (Source: Deloitte). In a world where constant hustle often overshadows presence, mindfulness is becoming one of the most...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Devan Kline
Companies that foster strong connections among employees see 50% higher retention and 56% greater productivity (Source: Harvard Business Review). But true connection is about more than metrics. It’s about creating communities...
Innovative Work Models for the Future with Chris Dyer
Companies with strong cultures see up to 4x higher revenue growth (Bain & Co.). But culture isn’t a perk or a plaque on the wall. It’s a system. And the best leaders know how to design it intentionally. In this episode of The...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Christine Heckart
90% of top performers rank high in emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can accurately identify their emotions in real time. (Source: TalentSmart) In today’s business world, EQ isn’t optional. It’s a competitive edg...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Tyler Wynn
Is connection the missing metric in business? 📊 A recent Gallup study revealed that employees who feel a strong sense of community at work are 3.2 times more likely to be engaged and 68% less likely to experience burnout. On ...