Episode 060: Amy Morin – 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Amy Morin is an incredibly interesting person.  She truly understands the importance of being real, being sincere, and being yourself.  We are extremely fortunate to have Amy share her knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  Amy’s article, “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do,” introduced the world to the bad habits that can keep us from being mentally strong. Her article was reprinted and shared millions of times as it became a viral sensation. Within a few days, her list was republished on Forbes.com, where it became one of their most read articles of all time with 10 million views. Despite the popularity of her article, very few people knew that her knowledge of mental strength stemmed beyond her expertise as a psychotherapist – it was also personal. Losing her mother, husband, and father-in-law in a short period of time reinforced to her that it’s not enough to have good habits – we also have to avoid the unhealthy pitfalls that can prevent us from reaching our greatest potential. Episode 060: Amy Morin – 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “How do you sabotage your own success?” Some Questions I Ask: What are your thoughts on pronoia? What are some common characteristics all high achievers share? How did you become a bestselling author? A lot of people talk about how we should handle failure, I’m curious as to how should we handle success? How would a person analyze how they think? How do you prepare for a TED talk? What does being a learning leader mean to you?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Pronoia is a neologism that is defined as the opposite state of mind to paranoia: having the sense that there is a conspiracy that exists to help the person. It is also used to describe a philosophy that the world is set up to secretly benefit people. How Amy handled the devastating loss of her mom passing away AND then her 26 year old husband tragically dying E+R=O à Event + Response = Outcome The importance of being prepared for your opportunity Analyzing thought processes… How to do it Goal setting practices TED Talks - Preparation The importance of taking a complicated message and making it clear “Having goals makes you live longer. It’s a scientific fact.” Continue Learning: Go To Amy’s website: amymorinlcsw.com David’s books: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Follow Amy on Twitter: @AmyMorinLCSW You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Amy Morin is a leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From AmyMorinLCSW.com   Amy’s article, “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do,” introduced the world to the bad habits that can keep us from being mentally strong. Her article was reprinted and shared millions of times as it became a viral sensation. Within a few days, her list was republished on Forbes.com, where it became one of their most read articles of all time with 10 million views. Despite the popularity of her article, very few people knew that her knowledge of mental strength stemmed beyond her expertise as a psychotherapist – it was also personal. Losing her mother, husband, and father-in-law in a short period of time reinforced to her that it’s not enough to have good habits – we also have to avoid the unhealthy pitfalls that can prevent us from reaching our greatest potential. Amy’s bestselling book, also called 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, is being translated into more than 20 languages. Her message resonates with people from athletes to entrepreneurs to parents and people battling depression. Developing mental strength isn’t about acting tough or ignoring your feelings – it’s about learning how to regulate your thoughts, manage your emotions, and behave productively despite your circumstances.  

Episode 059: Mark Fainaru-Wada – Investigative Reporter, Steroids, Barry Bonds, and Concussions This was an extremely thought provoking conversation with Mark Fainaru-Wada.  This is the first time I’ve ever had an investigative reporter on as a guest of The Learning Leader Show.  The magnitude of the work that Mark has done is immense.    We touched on a number of topics during this conversation from Chris Borland retiring to Cris Carter’s “Fall Guy” comments made at the NFL Rookie Symposium.  It was a very enlightening an entertaining conversation. Mark Fainaru-Wada is an investigative reporter for ESPN. With his colleague Lance Williams, he co-authored the New York Times best-seller “Game of Shadows — Barry Bonds, BALCO and the Steroids Scandal That Rocked Professional Sports.”  He’s also written (along with his brother Steve Fainaru) “League Of Denial,” which reveals how the NFL, over a period of nearly two decades, sought to cover up and deny mounting evidence of the connection between football and brain damage. Episode 059: Mark Fainaru-Wada – Investigative Reporter, Steroids, Barry Bonds, and Concussions Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of people who lie and cheat that you have encountered? Why do people who are obviously guilty continually lie? What was your process for writing “Game Of Shadows?” You were told to “give up your sources or go to jail.”  What affect did that statement have on your life? Why write the book “League of Denial” about the NFL? Would you allow your own children to play football? What is the future for the NFL? What could the NFL have been thinking by putting the Cris Carter “fall guy” statements on their website for years? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The amount of ego and narcissism he’s found in certain athletes who have cheated and lied How “Game of Shadows” grew from his reporting at the San Francisco Chronicle What happened to him and his family when he was told he would go to jail for not giving up his sources The great conversations he’s had with Chris Borland about his decision to retire from the NFL at such a young age About the ethics in reporting and why he would have reported the Cris Carter “fall guy” comments if he was in that room The next big plans he has for his career “Give up your sources or you will go to jail.” Continue Learning Read the Boston University Head Trauma Research: http://www.bu.edu/cte/ Read: League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions, and the Battle for Truth Read: Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports   Follow Mark on Twitter: @markfwespn You may also like these episodes: Episode 019: Chris Borland – Why He Walked Away From Millions Of Dollars Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I really enjoyed this great conversation with Mark… I learned a lot about his makeup and his specific process about how he does his great work. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio from ESPN Mark Fainaru-Wada is an investigative reporter for ESPN. With his colleague Lance Williams, he co-authored the New York Times best-seller “Game of Shadows — Barry Bonds, BALCO and the Steroids Scandal That Rocked Professional Sports.”  He’s also written (along with his brother Steve Fainaru) “League Of Denial,” which reveals how the NFL, over a period of nearly two decades, sought to cover up and deny mounting evidence of the connection between football and brain damage.

Episode 058: Michael Port – Steal The Show: From Actor To World Class Speaker This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us better understand how to give the performance of our lives during our next presentation, job interview, or deal closing pitch.  Michael Port has an incredible story.  He has worked incredibly hard to build both his business and his personal brand.  There is so much to learn from him.  I’m incredibly grateful that he invested his time with us here at The Learning Leader Show. Michael Port is an author, speaker, and small business marketing consultant. Port is the author of Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, The Contrarian Effect and the New York Times Bestseller, The Think Big Manifesto.  His newest book, “Steal The Show,” details how you can receive a guaranteed standing ovation for all of the performances in your life from Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, and more. A graduate of New York University, Michael went on to achieve success in television acting roles, including stints in Third Watch, Law and Order, and Sex and The City. Michael is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine and is the founder of the Book Yourself Solid School of Coach Training. Episode 058: Michael Port – Steal The Show: From Actor To World Class Speaker Subscribe on iTunesor Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “Michael Port is the best speaker I’ve ever seen.” – Jayson Gaignard, founder of Mastermind Talks Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all high achievers share? What is the best piece of interviewing advice your give to young professionals? What is your weakness? How has being a professional actor helped you as a keynote speaker? What is your process for giving a speech? How do you properly engage the audience at your speaking events? What is your process for story-telling? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why high performers are urgent and impatient A methodology that all can use to shine during spotlight moments of our lives Balancing authenticity and ability to highlight the most compelling parts of ourselves The importance of having a “through line” in all of your speeches Herb Brooks and the role he played as the hockey coach of the Olympic team There is an art in breaking some rules Using Aristotle’s 3 acts for story telling “You don’t have to be different to make a difference.” – Michael Port Continue Learning Read Michael’s book:  Steal The Show Go To: MichaelPort.com Follow Shama on Twitter: @michaelport You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Michael Port is a leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From MichaelPort.com In His Words I’ve been called an “uncommonly honest author” by the Boston Globe and a “marketing guru” by The Wall Street Journal, which I think is cool because I may be the only former professional actor to also be a New York Times bestselling business author. I’ve written five books including Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, Book Yourself Solid Illustrated, The Contrarian Effect and The New York Times Bestseller, The Think Big Manifesto. I’ve been on virtually every television network, and these days can be found keynoting conferences around the world on how to get booked solid or performing my one-man show, The Think Big Revolution. I don’t want to go on and on about myself, but if you pick me, I promise you won’t be getting a vanilla sugar cookie. You’ll get an honest, hardworking, slightly irreverent, sometimes funny, provocative performer who hits his mark every time and has only fallen off the stage and into the orchestra pit once.

Episode 057: Turney Duff – Wall Street, Addiction, Rehab, Best-Selling Author, TV Show Consultant This episode different from the normal Learning Leader Show episode…  Turney contacted me via my website (the contact form www.LearningLeader.com) after he saw the John LeFevre episode published.  He mentioned that he was a fellow Ohio University Bobcat and he had followed my football career.  From this common bond, we developed a friendship and I thought it would be a great idea to record an episode together.  I’m really glad we did it! Best-selling author Bethany McLean said it best: “Turney Duff is a natural storyteller, and his tale of how a naive kid from Maine traded in L.L. Bean for Armani and got sucked into the seamy side of Wall Street is almost impossible to put down. The book is by turns hilarious, harrowing, maddening, and illuminating. After this debut, the smart money will be on Duff.” “The Buy Side” is now on Amazon's 2013 Best Books of the Year: Business & Investing Episode 057: Turney Duff – Wall Street, Addiction, Rehab, Best-Selling Author, TV Show Consultant Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “I wanted to put good karma in the universe.” – Turney Duff, describing why he originally reached out to Brian Koppelman. Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all high achievers leaders share? How did you get the job working with Brian Koppelman on the TV show Billions? What is a character study and what was it like doing them with Damian Lewis (star of Homeland and now Billions)? How have you discussed your past issues with drugs and alcohol with your daughter? Do you fear relapsing? What is the day to day life of someone on Wall Street? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How a Google alert help our paths cross The details behind filming a TV show and what goes into it How Turney was hired to consult on the TV show Billions How Turney wrote his book, “The Buy Side” and what it’s all about The phone call that changed his life His struggles with addiction to drugs and alcohol His journey of sobriety and how great he is doing right now  “Serenity can be sustained, happiness cannot.  My goal is serenity.” – Turney Duff Continue Learning Read:  The Buy Side Go To: TurneyDuff.com Follow Turney on Twitter: @turneyduff You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 044: John LeFevre – @GSElevator: This Episode Might Offend You Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  David Marquet is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life.  He also strives to constantly help others. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Picture from hitc.com Bio From TurneyDuff.com The Buy Side, by former Galleon Group trader Turney Duff, portrays an after-hours Wall Street culture where drugs and sex are rampant and billions in trading commissions flow to those who dangle the most enticements. A remarkable writing debut, filled with indelible moments, The Buy Side shows as no book ever has the rewards – and dizzying temptations – of making a living on the Street. Growing up in the 1980’s Turney Duff was your average kid from Kennebunk, Maine, eager to expand his horizons. After trying – and failing – to land a job as a journalist, he secured a trainee position at Morgan Stanley and got his first feel for the pecking order that exists in the trading pits. Those on the “buy side,” the traders who make large bets on whether a stock will rise or fall, are the “alphas” and those on the “sell side,” the brokers who handle their business, are eager to please. How eager to please was brought home stunningly to Turney in 1999 when he arrived at the Galleon Group, a colossal hedge-fund management firm run by secretive founder Raj Rajaratnam. Finally in a position to trade on his own, Turney was encouraged to socialize with the sell side and siphon from his new broker friends as much information as possible. Soon he was not just vacuuming up valuable tips but also being lured into a variety of hedonistic pursuits. Naïve enough to believe he could keep up the lifestyle without paying a price, he managed to keep an eye on his buy-and-sell charts and, meanwhile, pondered the strange goings on at Galleon, where tens of millions were being made each week in sometimes mysterious ways. At his next positions, at Argus Partners and J.L. Berkowitz, Turney climbed to even higher heights – and, as it turned out, plummeted to even lower depths – as, by day, he solidified his reputation as one of the Street’s most powerful healthcare traders, and by night, he blazed a path through the city’s nightclubs, showing off his social genius and voraciously inhaling any drug that would fill the void he felt inside. A mesmerizingly immersive journey through Wall Street’s first millennial decade, and a poignant self-portrait by a young man who surely would have destroyed himself were it not for his decision to walk away from a seven-figure annual income, The Buy Side is one of the best coming-of-age-on-the-Street books ever written.

Episode 056: Blake Anderson – Trick Plays, Playing Fast, And Having Fun: America’s Most Entrepreneurial Football Coach Blake Anderson is an incredibly interesting learning leader.  I’m very fortunate to now call him a friend.  He truly understands the value of creativity mixed with hard work and empowering of his players.  We are extremely fortunate to have Coach Anderson share his knowledge with US, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  From John Brubaker on entrepreneur.com: Blake Anderson is one of the few in his profession who is keenly aware that the game has changed. College sports, like business, has entered an era where getting great results isn’t who you know or what you know. It’s about who knows you. To get “known” you’ve got to be different or you’ll be invisible. At a program such as Arkansas State, located in a small town and without the benefit of being the state’s flagship university or being a member of a major conference, great results are contingent on the ability to market better, faster and with less resources. How do you beat the big dogs at their own game with a smaller brand, in a smaller market and/or with a smaller budget? By changing the game. Call it disruptive or guerilla marketing, but creativity has been at the foundation of the team's strategy. Anderson asks his staff the same question each day: What is no one else doing right now that we can pull off? Episode 056: Blake Anderson – Trick Plays, Playing Fast, Having Fun: America’s Most Entrepreneurial Football Coach Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “You don’t ever want to be afraid of failure.” – Blake Anderson Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? What is your process for creating trick plays? How have you built such a great culture? How do you handle failure? When trick plays don’t work…? How do you specifically coach millennials? What is the “10th man” theory? Why would (or wouldn’t) an athlete make a great entrepreneur? Why doesn’t the tough lover style work today? Do you prefer players who blindly follow what you say or do you like players who question everything?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of the environment created with his players The need to “be known” How he responded to the “fainting goat” play going viral The importance of empowering each member of the team to lead Entrepreneurs and athletes How watching movies can help develop leadership ideas and create a better culture How using Ebay auctions can be a great marketing tool The importance of listening deeply “Be a listener… Don’t have an ego.  Seek good counsel.” – Blake Anderson Continue Learning: ·         Go To: AStateRedWolves.com ·         Read about Blake in Entrepreneur Magazine: Entrepreneur ·         Follow Blake on Twitter: @CHbanderson You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 011: Brady Quinn – Why Certain People Are Great Leaders And Why Others Are Not Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Blake Anderson is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Notes On Blake from John Brubaker on entrepreneur.com From John Brubaker on entrepreneur.com: Blake is one of the few in his profession who is keenly aware that the game has changed. College sports, like business, has entered an era where getting great results isn’t who you know or what you know. It’s about who knows you. To get “known” you’ve got to be different or you’ll be invisible. At a program such as Arkansas State, located in a small town and without the benefit of being the state’s flagship university or being a member of a major conference, great results are contingent on the ability to market better, faster and with less resources. How do you beat the big dogs at their own game with a smaller brand, in a smaller market and/or with a smaller budget? By changing the game. Call it disruptive or guerilla marketing, but creativity has been at the foundation of the team's strategy. Anderson asks his staff the same question each day: What is no one else doing right now that we can pull off?

Episode 055: Joe Desena – Spartan Race CEO, Delayed Gratification, & Helping 1 Million People Joe Desena is an incredibly intense person.  He truly understands the importance of an intense focus on pushing yourself beyond what you might have perceived your limits to be.  We are extremely fortunate to have Joe share his knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  Joe Desena is the founder and creator of “Spartan Race.” Spartan Race drives competitors to their very limit to learn what they are capable of and sets a new frame of reference; one they can draw upon in the face of life’s harshest challenges. Competitors climb ropes, crawl under barbed wire, and jump over fire, as well as a host of other boot-camp-like maneuvers. Everyday disappointments and setbacks seem small when you’ve been to the other side of hell and made it back as a victor. Joe wrote "Spartan Up" which chronicles his journey while also eliciting the life-changing transformations that has occurred for over 1 million globally people thus far. The book reached number two on The New York Times bestseller list for Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous, and number six on the Publishers Weekly bestseller list and was named a USA Today bestseller. Episode 055: Joe Desena – Spartan Race CEO, Delayed Gratification, & Helping 1 Million People Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “It is important that you’re able to delay gratification… Anything worth achieving takes dedication and an extreme amount of work.” Some Questions I Ask: What are the common characteristics of high achievers? What was it like growing up in a “Goodfellas” type environment? Discuss the importance of leaping outside your comfort zone… Why did you move your family to Asia? What is your morning routine? What advice do you give to young people who strive to accomplish big things? What does being a learning leader mean to you?  In This Episode, You Will Learn: What he’s learned from working in 700 different homes/families The mentality of Spartans The importance of having an extremely high level of optimism Delayed gratification and why it’s so important Why playing the long game is the correct method Morning routines for him and his kids The importance of finding great people to work with Being willing and able to adapt on a daily basis “Find a great leader… Offer to work for him for free.  It will be worth it in the long run.” Continue Learning: ·         Go To Joe’s website: SpartanUpTheBook.com   ·         Read: Spartan Up! ·         Follow Spartan Race on Twitter: @SpartanRace   You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Joe Desena is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From SpartanUpTheBook.com (Picture From Men’s Journal)   Joe Desena is the founder and creator of “Spartan Race.” Spartan Race drives competitors to their very limit to learn what they are capable of and sets a new frame of reference; one they can draw upon in the face of life’s harshest challenges. Competitors climb ropes, crawl under barbed wire, and jump over fire, as well as a host of other boot-camp-like maneuvers. Everyday disappointments and setbacks seem small when you’ve been to the other side of hell and made it back as a victor.   Joe wrote "Spartan Up" which chronicles his journey while also eliciting the life-changing transformations that has occurred for over 1 million globally people thus far. The book reached number two on The New York Times bestseller list for Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous, and number six on the Publishers Weekly bestseller list and was named a USA Today bestseller.

Episode 054: Geoff Colvin – Talent Is Overrated: Humans Are Underrated Geoff Colvin is an incredibly interesting person.  He truly understands the importance of an intense focus on continuous improvement.  We are extremely fortunate to have Geoff share his knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  Geoff Colvin is an Award-winning thinker, broadcaster, speaker and bestselling author of “Talent Is Overrated” and “Humans Are Underrated.” Geoff obtained a degree in economics from Harvard, and received his MBA from NYU. The thesis of Talent is Overrated is that the greatest achievers succeed through endless "deliberate practice." Colvin characterizes it as "Hitting an eight-iron 300 times with a goal of leaving the ball within 20 feet of the pin 80 percent of the time, continually observing results and making appropriate adjustments, and doing that for hours every day - that's deliberate practice."  Colvin is the brother of singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin.  Shawn is a female most known for her Grammy Winning Single “Sunny Came Home.” Episode 054: Geoff Colvin – Talent Is Overrated: Humans Are Underrated Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Advancing technology has increased employment.” It’s improved human lives.” Some Questions I Ask: What are the common characteristics of high achievers? What are your thoughts on kids “playing up” a level in sports? What are your thoughts on artificial intelligence? Will it take over the world? What are the specific skills needed in order to remain in control of your career? How does your research have an effect on the profession of sales? How do you handle a person who is a “taker” on your team? What does being a learning leader mean to you?  In This Episode, You Will Learn: The critical components of deliberate practice: Pushes you just beyond your current level of ability You’re always adapting to your current level (getting better) Your deliberate practice can be repeated at a high volume to rewire your brain Continual feedback – Need for a mentor and/or a coach “Playing Up” and the power of playing against great competition The importance of empathy, collaborating, and story telling Artificial Intelligence – iRobot vacuum cleaner and more… The profession of sales and strategy Giving and Taking – How to handle behaviors Shawn Colvin – “Sunny Came Home” (Geoff’s sister has won 3 grammy’s!) The importance of taking a complicated message and making it clear “It’s not your natural gifts, but your deliberate practice and focus on constant improvement,” Continue Learning: ·         Go To Geoff’s website: GeoffColvin.com ·         Read: Talent Is Overrated ·         Read: Humans Are Underrated   ·         Follow Geoff on Twitter: @geoffcolvin You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Geoff Colvin is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From GeoffColvin.com   Geoff is an Award-winning thinker, broadcaster, speaker and bestselling author of “Talent Is Overrated” and “Humans Are Underrated.” Longtime editor and columnist for FORTUNE. Fortune Magazine Senior Editor at Large, CBS Radio daily commentator, Bestselling author. Colvin obtained a degree in economics from Harvard, and received his MBA from NYU. The thesis of Talent is Overrated is that the greatest achievers succeed through endless "deliberate practice." Colvin characterizes it as "Hitting an eight-iron 300 times with a goal of leaving the ball within 20 feet of the pin 80 percent of the time, continually observing results and making appropriate adjustments, and doing that for hours every day - that's deliberate practice." With Karen Gibbs, Colvin was co-anchor of Wall $treet Week with Fortune on PBS for three years, successor of Louis Rukeyser. He has a daily report "On Business" heard on the CBS Radio Network, where he has made more than 8,000 broadcasts. Colvin is the brother of singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin.  Shawn is a female most known for her Grammy Winning Single “Sunny Came Home.” As a speaker, Geoff has engaged hundreds of audiences around the world, ranging in size from 10 to 10,000. Au diences especially appreciate his remarkable perspective: He has analyzed companies and business leaders worldwide as they confront the largest issues of our time, and has seen what distinguishes the winners from the losers. Each talk is as fresh as that morning’s headlines, and nobody leaves one of Geoff’s sessions thinking the same way.   He is also a skilled on-stage interviewer whose subjects have included Jack Welch, Henry Kissinger, Richard Branson, the Prince of Wales, Bill Gates, Alan Greenspan, Steve Case, Ted Turner, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and many others. He is the regular lead moderator of the Fortune Global Forum, and he serves as moderator for the International Business Leaders Forum in London.

Episode 053: Shama Hyder – The Zen Master Of Marketing: Millennial Master Of The Universe This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us better understand how to be a “chief value officer.”  Shama Hyder has an incredible story.  She has worked incredibly hard to build both her business and her personal brand.  There is so much to learn from her.  I’m incredibly grateful that she invested her time with us here at The Learning Leader Show. Shama is known as the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by Fast Company, she is a visionary strategist for the digital age. She is the bestselling author of the Zen of Social Media Marketing and an acclaimed international keynote speaker who’s been invited to share the stage with the world’s top leaders, including President Obama and the Dalai Lama. As the CEO of the award-winning Marketing Zen Group, an integrated online marketing and digital PR firm, she’s led the organization through explosive growth, averaging 400% growth annually since its start in 2009. Shama was named as one of the “Top 30 Under 30” Entrepreneurs in America by Inc Magazine in 2013 and was honored at the White House as one of the top 100 U.S. companies to be run by a young entrepreneur by Empact100. Episode 053: Shama Hyder – The Zen Master Of Marketing: Millennial Master Of The Universe Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “In this order, you should serve: 1) Your employees 2) Your clients 3) The public.” – Shama Hyder Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all high achievers share? How have you been so successful at getting the attention of anyone? What are your top personal and business priorities? What is the 15-5 tool? How did you earn a full scholarship to college? What is your process for giving great keynote addresses? What is your PR process? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of making the most of your opportunities… Creating them Why going to the library is a key to success The definition of a chief value officer How all kids can get scholarships to college (hint: A LOT of hustle involved) Public speaking tips Shama’s hiring process and what she looks for in candidates How to dominate your specific space “Success breeds success.  You have to take those first few steps.  The momentum created from that can be tremendous.” Continue Learning Read Shama’s book:  The Zen Of Socia Media Marketing Go To: ShamaHyder.com Follow Shama on Twitter: @Shama You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Shama Hyder is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From ShamaHyder.com Known as the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by Fast Company, Shama Hyder is a visionary strategist for the digital age. She is the bestselling author of the Zen of Social Media Marketing and an acclaimed international keynote speaker who’s been invited to share the stage with the world’s top leaders, including President Obama and the Dalai Lama. As the CEO of the award-winning Marketing Zen Group, an integrated online marketing and digital PR firm, she’s led the organization through explosive growth, averaging 400% growth annually since its start in 2009. Shama was named as one of the “Top 30 Under 30” Entrepreneurs in America by Inc Magazine in 2013 and was honored at the White House as one of the top 100 U.S. companies to be run by a young entrepreneur by Empact100. A trusted media expert and sought-after TV personality, Shama has frequently appeared on Fox Business, CBS, CW33 and Fox News. As a thought leader, she’s been featured in many major publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Inc Magazine and Forbes. She was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list of movers and shakers for 2015.

Episode 052: Bobby Carpenter – Self-Awareness, Tom Brady, & A Career In Politics? I’ve been fortunate to know Bobby for the last 15 years… We met when he was a teammate with my younger brother AJ at Ohio State.  I’ve always know Bobby to be an incredibly interesting person.  He tells it like it is and isn’t afraid to share his true feelings.  During our conversation for this podcast, Bobby didn’t mince words and was not scared to voice his feelings about great leaders as well as people who he disagrees with.  I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Bobby!  I promise you will learn a lot from listening to it… Bobby Carpenter is a former NFL Linebacker. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ohio State. Bobby also played for the St. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions and New England Patriots.  He currently is the Co-Host of Carpenter & Rothman on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, Ohio.  He is a two time graduate of The Ohio State University (undergrad and MBA). Episode 052: Bobby Carpenter – Self-Awareness, Tom Brady, & A Career In Politics? Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “World class performers embrace who they are…  They own it.  They are genuine.  They have great self-awareness” – Bobby Carpenter Some Questions I Ask: When have you failed? What did you learn from those failures? What qualities do world class performers all share? You spoke on Fox News with Hannity about politics while you were a current NFL player. What prompted you to do that? Would you consider a career in politics? How can you relate to someone who was raised in a single parent household and wasn’t provided for like you were? What do you think about the “everyone gets a trophy” debate? What are your thoughts on Hillary Clinton? What is your goal-setting process? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of self-awareness Discussion on the James Harrison “participation trophy” debate The current political landscape from Bobby’s perspective Why Bobby went on Fox News as a current player to discuss politics “Bad news doesn’t get better with age” The many different ways to lead “They chose this as their mountain to die on… and they’ve been purely reactionary.  That is not the mark of a great leader.” – In reaction to how Troy Vincent and Roger Goodell have handled the Tom Brady DeflateGate situation. Continue Learning Read more about Bobby: NFL.com Follow Bobby on Twitter @Bcarp3 Listen to Bobby on 97.1 The Fan: Carpenter & Rothman You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics.  I love how open Bobby is.  I can promise we will be recording another episode together at some point.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio from 971thefan.com   Job Title: Co-Host, Carpenter & Rothman Hometown: Born in Houston; grew up in Lancaster, Ohio College: The Ohio State University Previous Places of Play: Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions Favorite Teams: Reds, Cavs, and Mavs Favorite Sports Quote: “You play to win the game” Herm Edwards Favorite Sports Moment: 2002 OSU National Championship Favorite Video Game: Contra (I’m waiting for the Xbox 360 release) Favorite App: Jumbline

Episode 051: Suzanne Kelly – From CNN To Raising $1.5 Million For A StartUp… Suzanne Kelly is an incredible learning leader.  She truly understands the importance of understanding your environment and surrounding yourself with the right people.  We are extremely fortunate to have Suzanne share her knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  Suzanne Kelly is CEO and Publisher of The Cipher Brief (www.thecipherbrief.com), an online news service for national and global security developed for the business audience. She is a former CNN Intelligence Correspondent and co-founded, co-developed and served as co-editor of CNN's national security website. She identified, negotiated and managed the network's co-sponsorship (along with The New York Times) of the Aspen Institute's annual security forum. Her first non-fiction book was published by (Harper) Collins in 2009, and offered the only inside look at the rise and fall of private security contractor Blackwater, 'Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War'. Episode 051: Suzanne Kelly – From CNN To Raising $1.5 Million For A StartUp… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Network news is a cut throat business.” Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of high achievers? Describe your career and experiences working internationally for CNN What was your process for starting your own business? How did you raise over $1 million for your start up? Who did you go to first? Why did you write a book about Erik Prince (CEO of Blackwater)? Do you think you need to be polarizing like Elon Musk or Steve Jobs to excel as a top level CEO? What do you think of Donald Trump and the Republican Debates?  How about Carly Fiorina? What does being a learning leader mean to you?  In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of understanding the environment you work in Why working in network TV is a cut throat business The process to starting her own business and raising over $1 million The importance of being prepared for your opportunity Details around Blackwater and the use of civilians in war The work ethic of single moms and how they’ve inspired some of the best spies in the CIA The Cipher Brief is the place you go to see how country solves national security issues.  It will be 100% Unbiased “Some of the best performing CIA spies in the world are motivated by the work ethic of single mothers.” Continue Learning: ·   Go To Suzanne’s website: The Cipher Brief ·   Read Suzanne’s book: Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War   ·   Follow Suzanne on Twitter: @SuzanneKelly_ You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Suzanne Kelly is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From Suzanne Kelly’s LinkedIn Kelly is CEO and Publisher of The Cipher Brief (www.thecipherbrief.com), an online news service for national and global security developed for the business audience. Acting as both an original content provider and a curated aggregator, The Cipher delivers a timely news product that helps companies accurately anticipate and safely navigate the complex, unstable, global environment. Kelly is a former CNN Intelligence Correspondent and co-founded, co-developed and served as co-editor of CNN's national security website. She identified, negotiated and managed the network's co-sponsorship (along with The New York Times) of the Aspen Institute's annual security forum. After leaving CNN, Kelly founded and launched AragornCo, a boutique consulting and strategy agency working for clients operating in the national security space. Kelly also led strategic and crisis communications for ACADEMI, a global security services provider. She had responsibility for conceptualizing, managing and implementing strategies to assist the company in bringing security services to the private sector. Her first non-fiction book was published by (Harper) Collins in 2009, and offered the only inside look at the rise and fall of private security contractor Blackwater, 'Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War'. Earlier in her career, Kelly worked as a war correspondent in Kosovo, and a was business and political reporter based in both Bonn and Berlin, Germany.   She spent nine years working as a news anchor for CNN International based in both Atlanta, Georgia and Berlin, Germany for a series of news programs broadcast live around the world, including a morning news program broadcast throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Episode 050: Dr. Henry Cloud – Ridiculously In Charge I originally sent a cold email to Henry Cloud in February asking him to be one of the first guests on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show.  I am extremely happy that after 7 months of work (a lot of emails/calls/scheduling), we made it happen!  I’m extremely proud of this, and I was especially happy to hear the kind words Henry shared about The Learning Leader Show and what it stands for. Having sold over 10 million books worldwide, Dr. Cloud’s work has been featured or reviewed in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Publisher’s Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, Fortune and many others. He is a frequent contributor to multiple news programs including CNN, Fox News Channel, ABC News and has a syndicated radio show in over 200 markets. Two of his premier books are: “Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality” and “Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships, and being Ridiculously in Charge.” Dr. Cloud has maintained an extensive leadership consulting practice for over twenty years, serving clients ranging from private and family held firms to public Fortune 500 Companies. Combining a background in clinical psychology and organizational leadership consulting with the experience of having founded and operated a successful health-care company, he brings an experience base which gives him a deep insight into how leaders function and the challenges they face. Episode 050: Dr. Henry Cloud – Ridiculously In Charge Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “You’ll always get what you create or what you allow.” – Dr. Henry Cloud Some Questions I Ask: What are the most common characteristics shared amongst high achieving leaders? Expand more on why “Integrity” is the wake you leave behind you… Why is Clyde Christenson’s “The Innovator’s Dilemma” such an important book? How do you prioritize what’s important? Are great leaders more analytical/numbers driven or more culture focused? What are questions you ask leaders to understand how they think? What pops into your mind when you hear the phrase “Learning Leader?” In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of humility, purpose, integrity, and being relational Why Liz Wiseman’s “Multipliers” is so powerful What it means to be ridiculously in charge The importance of having high expectations and a high level of support Focusing on culture AND results – Both are vital Leaders must be disciplined to look behind them… at the wake they create The power of having daughters Why Dr. Cloud loves the phrase “Learning Leader”  “Integrity is the wake you leave behind.  How your actions directly affect others.” – Dr. Henry Cloud Continue Learning: Go to DrCloud.com Follow Dr. Cloud on Twitter: @DrHenryCloud Read his book: Integrity - The CourageTo Meet The Demands Of Reality Read his book: Boundaries For Leaders - Results, Relationships, And Being Ridiculously In Charge You may also like these episodes: 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. Dr. Cloud was incredibly inspirational.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell From Dr.Cloud.com Dr. Henry Cloud has maintained an extensive leadership consulting practice for over twenty years, serving clients ranging from private and family held firms to public Fortune 500 Companies. Combining a background in clinical psychology and organizational leadership consulting with the experience of having founded and operated a successful health-care company, he brings an experience base which gives him a deep insight into how leaders function and the challenges they face. Having sold over 10 million books worldwide, Dr. Cloud’s work has been featured or reviewed in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Publisher’s Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, Fortune and many others. He is a frequent contributor to multiple news programs including CNN, Fox News Channel, ABC News and has a syndicated radio show in over 200 markets. Two of his premier books are: “Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality” and “Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships, and being Ridiculously in Charge”   Dr. Cloud has worked with individuals from all walks of life, for more than two decades. From Wall. St. to the inner city, his research based principles have been used by millions, and featured in all forms of major media. He believes that our fulfillment and effectiveness in life centers in three areas: First, the clinical: how we think, feel and behave. Second, the relational: how we connect, love and relate. And third, performance: how we use our talents to achieve our dreams and goals. His wide range of experience as a clinician directing a chain of hospitals and treatment centers, as a coach and performance consultant to celebrities, high performers, and business leaders, and as a student and advisor of the spiritual life, give him a breadth of background and knowledge to address the major issues of life, with practical, sound, research-proven techniques to help people resolve difficult obstacles and reach their purpose, calling and dreams.

Episode 049: Joe Sweeney – Networking Is A Contact Sport Joe Sweeney has an incredibly interesting story… He originally wrote pages of his thoughts in order to staple to his will for his children to read… That lead to a best-selling book which led to over 350 speaking engagements around the world!  Joe shares that story and so much more on this great episode of The Learning Leader Show. Joe Sweeney is an experienced businessman and New York Times best-selling author of Networking Is a Contact Sport and the newly released, “Moving the Needle.” As a dynamic, down-to-earth, yet powerful professional, Joe’s keynote addresses focus on principles discussed in his books which can be applied to any company or organization. Joe’s books, keynote addresses, and Winning Game Plan training can help you grow personally and professionally through: Networking, Expanding your influence, Finding balance, Developing your business, Making life richer and more meaningful, Connecting with friends, acquaintances, business colleagues and even strangers, Getting clear, getting free, getting going. Episode 049: Joe Sweeney – Networking Is A Contact Sport Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “High performers have a clear vision of what they want and they create a big enough why in order to be successful.” – Joe Sweeney Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of people who are high achievers? Why do you consider networking a contact sport? Why did you initially give keynotes for free? How did you become Brett Favre’s Marketing Agent? What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to networking? What are the biggest challenges in the organizations you speak to? “Touch Trumps Technology." In This Episode, You Will Learn: High performers have a clear vision of what they want and they create a big enough why How networking is a place to serve and give How to create a WOW with every keynote speech How he became the marketing agent for Brett Favre Mistakes people make at networking events How to manage energy and momentum How his book was the catalyst to the speaking events Continue Learning Go To: JoeSweeney.com Read: Networking Is A Contact Sport Read: Moving The Needle Follow Joe on Twitter: @NetworkingJoe You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning from people who bring a new idea to the table… That is what Joe has done.  Joe is an extremely interesting person. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From JoeSweeney.com Joe Sweeney is an experienced businessman and New York Times best-selling author of Networking Is a Contact Sport and the newly released, Moving the Needle. As a dynamic, down-to-earth, yet powerful professional, Joe’s keynote addresses focus on principles discussed in his books which can be applied to any company or organization. Joe’s books, keynote addresses, and Winning Game Plan training can help you grow personally and professionally through: Networking, Expanding your influence, Finding balance, Developing your business, Making life richer and more meaningful, Connecting with friends, acquaintances, business colleagues and even strangers, Getting clear, getting free, getting going.

Episode 048: Cameron Herold – Why You Should Teach Your Child To Be An Entrepreneur This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us all improve in each of our environments. I love the strategy Cameron has employed to teach children to be entrepreneurs as well as his strategies to grow a number of businesses… Cameron Herold has been instrumental in the successful sale, branding, and integration of a remarkable 500 business locations with three major companies.  He may be best known as a driving force behind 1-800-GOT JUNK’s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years. His wide range of executive roles has given him expertise across all aspects of business, from strategic planning, operations, people, sales, marketing, call centers and PR. Combined with hands-on experience negotiating corporate acquisitions and developing numerous strategic partnerships, there are few real-world business challenges he hasn't faced. Now, as the author of “Double Double”, Cameron mentors a select class of proven CEOs, entrepreneurs and their teams, helping them navigate growth, leadership, and building their own unique company cultures. He reaches an even broader audience through his content-driven presentations to groups of entrepreneurs, speaking in over twenty countries, on five continents, in just five years. Cameron is a top-rated lecturer at the EO/MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program and a powerful and effective speaker at EO/YPO & Vistage events around the world. Additionally, he landed over 5,000 media placements in six years - including coverage on Oprah, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Fortune and 17 spots on Dr. Phil. Episode 048: Cameron Herold – Why You Should Teach Your Child To Be An Entrepreneur Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “High achievers have a sense of curiosity. They realize they haven’t figured it out yet.” – Cameron Herold Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all high achievers leaders share? Why is it important to focus on your strengths as opposed to your weaknesses? If you were in charge of our education system, what would you change? What is your process for generating free PR for a company? How did you grow 1-800 Got Junk from $2 million to $106 million? Why is it terrible to give a child an allowance? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The reason why massive curiosity is a key to success The importance of focusing on strengths Why all tests in school should be open book and done in groups Tactical PR strategies to implement NOW Why vision statements suck How to systematize culture and why it should be the #1 priority    “Allowances for children teach kids to get used to a fixed amount of income.  They are a terrible idea.  You need to teach them to spot opportunities and then negotiate how much they should be paid to accomplish the task” – Cameron Herold Continue Learning Read:  "Double Double" Go To: CameronHerold.com    Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CameronHerold You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Cameron Herold is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life.  He also strives to constantly help others. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From CameronHerold.com Cameron Herold has been instrumental in the successful sale, branding, and integration of a remarkable 500 business locations with three major companies.  He may be best known as a driving force behind 1-800-GOT JUNK’s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years. His wide range of executive roles has given him expertise across all aspects of business, from strategic planning, operations, people, sales, marketing, call centers and PR. Combined with hands-on experience negotiating corporate acquisitions and developing numerous strategic partnerships, there are few real-world business challenges he hasn't faced.   Now, as the author of “Double Double”, Cameron mentors a select class of proven CEOs, entrepreneurs and their teams, helping them navigate growth, leadership, and building their own unique company cultures. He reaches an even broader audience through his content-driven presentations to groups of entrepreneurs, speaking in over twenty countries, on five continents, in just five years. Cameron is a top-rated lecturer at the EO/MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program and a powerful and effective speaker at EO/YPO & Vistage events around the world. Additionally, he landed over 5,000 media placements in six years - including coverage on Oprah, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Fortune and 17 spots on Dr. Phil.

Episode 047: David Marquet – Turn The Ship Around! Going From Worst To First This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us all improve in each of our environments. I love the strategy David has employed to empower and grow leaders… You’ll learn about his thought process on leadership in the Navy and in the civilian world as well.  David realized that the leader-follower environment meant his crew would do anything he said—even if it was wrong. That could be catastrophic. He decided to try Intent-Based Leadership again. Captain Marquet began treating his crew as leaders, not followers, and giving control, not taking control. It wasn’t long before operations took a dramatic turn. Santa Fe went from “worst to first,” achieving the highest retention and operational standings in the Navy. When Stephen R. Covey spent time aboard the Santa Fe, he referred to it as the most empowering organization he’d ever seen. He wrote about Captain Marquet’s leadership practices in his book, The 8th Habit. Captain David Marquet retired from the Navy in 2009 and is now the author of Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders. Fortune magazine called the book the “best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution.” Captain Marquet’s Intent-Based Leadership model is turning around all types of organizations—from big manufacturers to start-ups and sport teams to government. He helps leaders build environments where people contribute and feel valued —where everyone is a leader. Episode 047: David Marquet – Turn The Ship Around! Going From Worst To First Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “Do you want to be good or do you want to get better.” – David Marquet Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all high achievers leaders share? Which rules are okay to break? How do you know? How do you ensure proper execution on what you train? What are the actions of a true learning leader? What are some ways to give decision making power to others? Why did you get rid of “To Do” Lists? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The power of having a growth mindset Why using the phrase “I intend…” is a key to success His book “Turn The Ship Around” was labeled by USA Today as one of the 12 best business books of all time Why you should get up and leave the room if the leader of the meeting won’t allow you to start without them and then they show up late Examples of learning leaders and how a true learning leader doesn’t take all the credit  “My first step was to stop telling everyone what to do.” – David Marquet Continue Learning Read:  "Turn The Ship Around" Go To: davidmarquet.com   Follow David on Twitter: @ldavidmarquet You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  David Marquet is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life.  He also strives to constantly help others. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell  Bio From DavidMarquet.com David was selected to captain the USS Olympia (SSN-717), a nuclear powered attack submarine. He studied for over a year to take command, understanding on a deep level every detail of how that submarine operated. Unexpectedly, David was diverted to take command of the USS Santa Fe (SSN-763) when its captain quit. Santa Fe was the worst performing submarine in the fleet and a different type of submarine that he knew little about. David realized that the leader-follower environment meant his crew would do anything he said—even if it was wrong. That could be catastrophic. He decided to try Intent-Based Leadership again. Captain Marquet began treating his crew as leaders, not followers, and giving control, not taking control. It wasn’t long before operations took a dramatic turn. Santa Fe went from “worst to first,” achieving the highest retention and operational standings in the Navy. When Stephen R. Covey spent time aboard the Santa Fe, he referred to it as the most empowering organization he’d ever seen. He wrote about Captain Marquet’s leadership practices in his book, The 8th Habit. Captain Marquet retired from the Navy in 2009 and is now the author of Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders. Fortune magazine called the book the “best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution.” Captain Marquet’s Intent-Based Leadership model is turning around all types of organizations—from big manufacturers to start-ups and sport teams to government.    He helps leaders build environments where people contribute and feel valued —where everyone is a leader.

Episode 046: David Coleman – The Dating Doctor & National Speaker Of The Year David Coleman is an incredible interesting person.  He truly understands the importance of being real, being sincere, and being yourself.  We are extremely fortunate to have David share his knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  David Coleman is known worldwide as The Dating Doctor.™ He has been honored fourteen times as The National Speaker of the Year— 11 times by Campus Activities Magazine and 3 times by The National Association for Campus Activities and is the only speaker ever to be honored as the National Entertainer of the Year! He is a highly sought after speaker, author, entertainer, media personality and product endorser. Episode 046: David Coleman – The Dating Doctor & National Speaker Of The Year Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “David Coleman is not a person, he is an event!” – Dr. Will Keim Some Questions I Ask: How did the movie Hitch with Will Smith help your business?  You do very similar things for clients, correct? What is your typical clientele? What is a “total immersion” weekend? What are some of the keys to a successful relationship? What does leadership in dating mean to you? What is the difference between character and reputation? How do you prepare to give your speeches? Why do you always ask the question, “what would Santa Clause do?” What does being a learning leader mean to you?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of understanding where your critics come from How Will Smith and the movie Hitch has affected his business Learnings from John Wooden… “Always give them one thing to walk away with” The importance of being prepared for your opportunity (great story around this) How Santa Clause has affected his life (another great story) World class performers are phenomenal both on and off the stage His philosophy on leadership – He feels not everyone is meant to be one The importance of taking a complicated message and making it clear “Mediocrity takes pot shots at excellence.” – David Coleman Continue Learning: ·         Go To David’s website: americasnextgreatspeaker.com ·         David’s books: Making Relationships Matter Nine Ways To Stay In Love For Life ·         Follow David on Twitter: @D8ngDoctor You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  David Coleman is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From AmericasNextGreatSpeaker.com David Coleman is known worldwide as The Dating Doctor.™ He has been honored fourteen times as The National Speaker of the Year— 11 times by Campus Activities Magazine and 3 times by The National Association for Campus Activities and is the only speaker ever to be honored as the National Entertainer of the Year! He is a highly sought after speaker, author, entertainer, media personality and product endorser. David has been featured in such fine publications as Us Magazine, Glamour, Celebrity Living, Mademoiselle, Women's World, Cosmopolitan, The USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The New York Times. He has been featured on CNN as well as on all major television networks and on hundreds of radio stations nationwide. David has spoken to more than 2.5 million people in all 50 states, Canada and Europe and another 20,000,000 through his appearances on radio, television, and in print, Audience members at more than 2,500 college campuses, corporations, conferences, single's organizations, military installations, churches, and civic groups have experienced his energetic and entertaining programs. He has been a featured speaker for all branches of our Military Service, Purina, The Sprint Corporation, Merrill Lynch, The Kroger Co., Federated and Flo-Tork, Inc. as well as civic organizations such as MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), Junior Achievement, Circle K International, and Mortar Board. David received a National Service Citation from President George Bush, and has served as a spokesperson for Microsoft, Abbott Labs, English Leather Cologne, Carpenter, IHG Hotels and Coca Cola.

Episode 045: Chris Fussell – Gun Fights To Board Rooms: The Similarities In War And Business Chris Fussell is an incredible learning leader.  Truly on another level when it comes to work ethic, grit, and intelligence.  I was absolutely honored to have this conversation with him… And even more proud to now call him a friend. Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams.  He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World. Chris was commissioned as a Naval Officer in 1997, and spent the next 15 years on US Navy SEAL Teams, leading SEAL elements in combat zones around the globe. From war-torn Kosovo, to counter-terrorism operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, to highly specialized efforts in the troubled areas of the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa, he experienced the modern evolution of the US military’s Special Operations community, first on SEAL Teams Two and Eight, then in the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Chris was selected to serve as Aide-de-Camp to then-Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal during General McChrystal’s final year commanding the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), where they served a year together in Iraq. He witnessed first-hand the Special Operations community’s transformation into a successful, agile network. Episode 045: Chris Fussell – Gun Fights To Board Rooms: The Similarities In War And Business Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.   The Learning Leader Show “People that are truly world class are comfortable in their skin.” – Chris Fussell Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of world class performers? What is the primary role of an Ade De Camp? Why does General McChrystal only eat one meal per day? Do you? Why did you and General McChrystal risk your lives to be out in the field with the team fighting?  Is this common? What are the primary differences in the civilian business world versus what you experienced on the battlefield? What specific tactics do you use to make CrossLead stick? What is your morning routine? What is your favorite book? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of being comfortable in your own skin How Chris specifically was able to “buy time” for General McChrystal The real work of an aide de camp and how it’s similar to that of the chief of staff for The President Chris’s approach to selling and relationship building His fear of being bored The elements that define a quality life  “A leader must be real… They must be authentic.” – Chris Fussell Continue Learning Learn more about Chris: The McChrystal Group Read Chris and General McChrystal’s book: Team Of Teams Follow Chris on Twitter: @FussellChris You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Chris Fussell is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From McChrystalgroup.com Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams.  He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World. Chris was commissioned as a Naval Officer in 1997, and spent the next 15 years on US Navy SEAL Teams, leading SEAL elements in combat zones around the globe. From war-torn Kosovo, to counter-terrorism operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, to highly specialized efforts in the troubled areas of the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa, he experienced the modern evolution of the US military’s Special Operations community, first on SEAL Teams Two and Eight, then in the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Chris was selected to serve as Aide-de-Camp to then-Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal during General McChrystal’s final year commanding the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), where they served a year together in Iraq. He witnessed first-hand the Special Operations community’s transformation into a successful, agile network. In 2012, Chris left the Naval Special Warfare Development Group in order to join the McChrystal Group. Prior to becoming Chief of Network Management, he served as a Project Lead for a client engagement. Chris is also a Senior Fellow for National Security at New America, a Washington, DC-based non-partisan think tank dedicated to understanding the next generation of challenges facing the United States. Chris is actively involved in several non-profits dedicated to helping veterans and their families, and holds a seat on the Board of Directors for the Navy SEAL Foundation.   Chris earned a Masters Degree in Irregular Warfare from the Naval Postgraduate School, receiving the Pat Tillman Award for highest peer-rated Special Operations Officer in the program. His thesis work focused on the interagency collaboration and intelligence sharing processes that drove effective, cross-silo collaboration during the peak of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Episode 044: John LeFevre - @GSElevator: This Episode Might Offend You This episode is different from any other I’ve recorded for The Learning Leader Show.  Turney Duff describes my guest best for CNBC: “In some memoirs, the author tries to pull back the curtain to provide a glimpse into a particular time and place, but LeFevre attempts to rip the drapes right off. He gives a naked look at how business in the world of finance is conducted. LeFevre captures the "Glengarry Glen Ross"-type of attitude that some believe is required to be successful on Wall Street. He doesn't shy away from witnessing and partaking in some of the seedier antics of sharing non-public information, price-fixing, misogyny, drug use and good old-fashion cut-throat office politics.” John LeFevre created the Goldman Sachs Elevator Twitter account (@GSElevator) as a parody of banking culture. He tweeted anonymously for years as he gained hundreds of thousands of followers with his notoriously outrageous and often offensive tweets. He was eventually revealed as the author of the account.  That Twitter account propelled him to earn a six figure book deal titled, “Straight to Hell: True Tales of Deviance, Debauchery, and Billion-Dollar Deals.” Episode 044: John LeFevre - @GSElevator: This Episode Might Offend You Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “I feel an obligation to call out social injustices.” – John LeFevre Some Questions I Ask: What are the specific reasons behind your success? What was your strategy behind growing the @GSElevator Twitter account? What is an average “day in the life for you?” When someone receives a six figure advance for a book, when exactly do you get paid? Will this book become a movie? Do you care if people like you? Are you okay with being polarizing? What did you do with your first bonus check? ($75,000) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why John is so transparent and has spoken up about the Wall Street culture His PR strategy to grow a twitter account How Tucker Max initially helped with his book deal If it’s wise to give Lena Dunham a $2 million book advance Crazy stories about his day to day life in NYC, London, and Hong Kong Why he felt compelled to share information about illegal happenings including bankers colluding on fees Why he said writing this book turned him into a feminist How John has learned and grown up from his earlier days (he’s married and a Dad now)  “Investment bankers take themselves too seriously.” – John LeFevre Continue Learning: See why over 725,000 million people follow John on Twitter: @GSElevator Read his book:  Straight To Hell: Deviance, Debauchery, & Billion-Dollar Deals Read his articles for Business Insider: John LeFevre You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was different and very interesting with the inimitable John LeFevre.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   From CNBC: Turney Duff describes my guest best for CNBC: “In some memoirs, the author tries to pull back the curtain to provide a glimpse into a particular time and place, but LeFevre attempts to rip the drapes right off. He gives a naked look at how business in the world of finance is conducted. LeFevre captures the "Glengarry Glen Ross"-type of attitude that some believe is required to be successful on Wall Street. He doesn't shy away from witnessing and partaking in some of the seedier antics of sharing non-public information, price-fixing, misogyny, drug use and good old-fashion cut-throat office politics.”   John LeFevre created the Goldman Sachs Elevator Twitter account (@GSElevator) as a parody of banking culture. He tweeted anonymously for years as he gained hundreds of thousands of followers with his notoriously outrageous and often offensive tweets. He was eventually revealed as the author of the account.  That Twitter account propelled him to earn a six figure book deal titled, “Straight to Hell: True Tales of Deviance, Debauchery, and Billion-Dollar Deals.” 

Episode 043: Philip McKernan – Living A Meaningful Life: Being Transparent & Authentic Philip McKernan is one of the most interesting human beings I’ve ever met.  Philip had no fear in challenging my beliefs and even some of the ways I asked him questions during this conversation.  I absolutely loved it.  After we stopped recording, Philip gave me an impromptu coaching session (for 45 minutes) to help me prepare for a speech I have coming up.  He said, “Think about what that audience needs to hear… And tell them that.”  It was incredible.  I am so grateful to now call Philip a friend.  Philip speaks around the world about the importance of overcoming personal obstacles, gaining clarity, and cultivating the confidence to believe in yourself. He has shared stages with some well-known speakers…Steven Covey, Richard Branson, the Dalai Lama to name a few, and the feedback is generally overwhelmingly positive.  Through live personal leadership experiences, he has worked with all sorts of people from housewives to Olympic athletes, TV personalities and entrepreneurs, people who’ve gone bankrupt to billionaires and everything in between, and he’s uncovered that people’s dysfunctional relationship to money and their inability to get in touch with their own deep intuition inhibits their ability to gain the authentic clarity they need to live an authentic, and meaningful life. His book is Adversaries into Allies: Win People over without Manipulation or Coercion. Episode 043: Philip McKernan – Living A Meaningful Life With Transparency & Vulnerability Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “In the absence of clarity, take action.” Some Questions I Ask: What is your definition of success? How did you reinvent yourself? How do you help people become aware of the cost of not doing meaningful work? How do you help people know what they want versus knowing what they think they want? What’s your process for public speaking? How do you prepare? How can people get outside of their comfort zone? What are your thoughts on people who are “busy?” “Busy people are running from something.” “Complicating their lives and justifying why they are doing it” – Philip McKernan In This Episode, You Will Learn: His work with clients focuses on: education, knowledge, wisdom, awareness How The pain of doing what he was doing became insurmountable Knowing what you want vs. what you think you want.  You need to focus on the why. Head and Heart Transparency and vulnerability are the keys to success A great process for public speaking – NEVER go on auto-pilot A learning leader is constantly evolving The elements that define a quality life “We put on a mask to get others to like us.  We must be vulnerable. Transparency is the key to success.” – Philip McKernan  Continue Learning Go To Philip’s website: PhilipMcKernan.com Read: Rich On Paper Poor On Life Follow Philip on Twitter: @PhilipMcKernan You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Philip McKernan is a leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From PhilipMcKernan.com    Philip speaks around the world about the importance of overcoming personal obstacles, gaining clarity, and cultivating the confidence to believe in yourself. He has shared stages with some well-known speakers…Steven Covey, Richard Branson, the Dalai Lama to name a few, and the feedback is generally overwhelmingly positive.  Through live personal leadership experiences, he has worked with all sorts of people from housewives to Olympic athletes, TV personalities and entrepreneurs, people who’ve gone bankrupt to billionaires and everything in between, and he’s uncovered that people’s dysfunctional relationship to money and their inability to get in touch with their own deep intuition inhibits their ability to gain the authentic clarity they need to live an authentic, and meaningful life. Philip’s greatest skill is listening – although many would say it’s talking – his ability to pinpoint your deepest want or need is precisely what makes him so sought after. He cares deeply for people, and believes each of us has so much more within us, than we allow ourselves to see and therefore shine. Philip loves the simple things in life, his wife, 2 kids, extended family, friends and spending time with himself! He loves to travel, having visited well over 70 countries around the globe for work and pleasure. He’s a keen golfer, likes to hike and loves to get out in nature, especially in his home country, Ireland. He moved to Canada in 2007 and currently resides in Vancouver. With a knack of getting into all sorts of scenarios – he’s caddied in golf for the President of Ireland, been chased and nearly killed by a bull elephant in Nigeria, made wine in Australia, has worked with orphans in Sri Lanka and Guatemala, written 4 books despite being dyslexic – this list is endless….his wife would say “life is never dull with Philip around”. Philip believes the path to a happy and fulfilling life is found through the meaning we derive in life through the WORK we do, our relationship to OTHERS and the most important relationship of all, the one with one’s SELF.   Philip’s soul focus is helping people create a life that means something and make money doing it.

Episode 042: Rob DeMartini – CEO of New Balance: The Leader Behind Their Explosive Growth Rob DeMartini is a great leader and an even better human being.  I’m very fortunate to now call him a friend.  He truly understands the value of the culture and the key ingredient to a successful business is the people that work so hard to provide great products and services to their customers.  We are extremely fortunate to have Rob share his knowledge with US, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  Rob joined New Balance as CEO in 2007, moving to the company from Tyson Foods, where he oversaw all aspects of the company's $6 billion consumer products business. Prior to Tyson's, he was with Procter & Gamble for 18 years.  Since joining New Balance, he’s grown it from a $1.5B business to now a $4 Billion business. Rob DeMartini was named the country's Most Playful CEO (in 2011) in a nationwide search for inventive leaders who incorporate play and innovation into the work environment to encourage collaboration and teamwork. Episode 042: Rob DeMartini – CEO of New Balance: The Leader Behind Their Explosive Growth Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Successful people have a natural curiosity, energy, and optimism.” – Rob DeMartini Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? How did you get to this point?  What’s your story behind the success? Why were you chosen to be the CEO of New Balance? What has been the key to the massive growth at New Balance? What are the benefits from being a private company?  Why can’t public companies take the long view? What were the biggest challenges taking over at New Balance? What is your hiring process?  How do you make those decisions? What are some great habits you learned at Proctor & Gamble that you’ve implemented at New Balance? What is the biggest mistake young leaders make?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of your relationships and who you have them with The importance of culture in a business Why people with a very high sense of personal awareness achieve success The 5 year plan he has implemented at New Balance The reason for high turnover after he took the role at New Balance Why everyone should read Good to Great by Jim Collins Why it’s important to balance both performance and a good look with your products The importance of taking a complicated message and making it clear “The innovation of our teams, combined with our values, is the reason we have grown.” – Rob DeMartini Continue Learning: ·         Go To: http://www.newbalance.com/ ·         Watch Video of Rob Names Most Playful CEO: Rob DeMartini ·         Follow New Balance on Twitter: @newbalance You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Rob DeMartini is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Interesting Things About Rob Rob joined New Balance as CEO in 2007, moving to the company from Tyson Foods, where he oversaw all aspects of the company's $6 billion consumer products business. Prior to Tyson's, he was with Procter & Gamble for 18 years.  Since joining New Balance, he’s grown it from a $1.5B business to now a $4 Billion business.   Rob DeMartini was named the country's Most Playful CEO (in 2011) in a nationwide search for inventive leaders who incorporate play and innovation into the work environment to encourage collaboration and teamwork.

Episode 041: Bob Burg - Long Term Success The Go-Giver Way | Winning People Over Without Manipulation Bob Burg is one of the most giving human beings I’ve ever met.  Prior to us recording this episode, Bob consistently went out of his way to try and help me prepare and improve my podcast… Since we recorded he has introduced me to many extremely intelligent learning leaders.  I am so grateful to Bob and so fortunate to call him a friend.  This was a fantastic episode where we covered a ton of topics ranging from the definition of success to the importance of great sales professionals. Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at corporate conferences and for entrepreneurial events. He regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President. Although for years he was best known for his book Endless Referrals, over the past few years it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that has captured the heart and imagination of his readers. Bob’s newest book is Adversaries into Allies: Win People over without Manipulation or Coercion. Episode 041: Bob Burg - Long Term Success The Go-Giver Way | Winning People Over Without Manipulation Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Money is an echo of value.” Some Questions I Ask: What is the greatest piece of advice you share with others? What separates the average performers from the best? How do we implement these strategies into action? What are your thoughts on go getters? Would you consider Elon Musk and Steve Jobs “Go Givers?” What is your definition of success? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success The importance of Zig Ziglar in his life Shifting from an “I” focus to an “other” focus The definition of selling (Focusing on the needs of others) The law of value and the law of influence The elements that define a quality life  “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To Bob’s website: www.Burg.com   Read: The Go Giver Follow Bob on Twitter: @BobBurg You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Bob Burg is a leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From Burg.com    Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at corporate conferences and for entrepreneurial events. He regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President. Although for years he was best known for his book Endless Referrals, over the past few years it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that has captured the heart and imagination of his readers. Bob’s newest book is Adversaries into Allies: Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. And, he is also an unapologetic animal fanatic.   For more information, articles and free resources, please visit www.Burg.com

Episode 040: John Lee Dumas – Building A Brand From Nothing To Becoming A Millionaire Podcaster This was a fantastic episode with John Lee Dumas.  John is an inspiration to anyone who strives to create something from nothing and thrive.  He started his podcast in September of 2012 and in May he made $525,059 in revenue.  In addition to this, John coaches and mentors others to help them on their podcast journeys.  When I was starting my podcast, John was one of the first people I reached out to in order to learn the craft and get some much needed guidance. John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, an award winning Podcast revealing the journey of today's most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. With over 1 million unique listens a month, and subscribers in 145 countries, thanks to compelling dialogue with interview sources such as Tim Ferris, Barbara Corcoran, Brian Tracy and Seth Godin, EntrepreneurOnFire generates over $450,000 a month in revenue. Episode 040: John Lee Dumas – Building A Brand From Nothing To Becoming A Millionaire Podcaster Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “You are the 5 people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn Some Questions I Ask: What is your philosophy on developing your network? What do successful leaders have in common? You receive 1 million listens a month to your podcast. How? What made you share your exact income statements? What do you do with all of the profit? (Over $400K last month) What is your strategy for getting outside of your comfort zone? “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of your five closest friends Why John thinks transparency is a great thing for a leader Understanding how John follows Warren Buffet’s strategy for investing The intense focus on helping others and how that fuels success The importance of consistency A learning leader is always an apprentice  “Make hay while the sun is shining.” Continue Learning Go to: Entrepreneur On Fire   Read the Fortune Story on John: How To Podcast For Profit    Follow John on Twitter: @johnleedumas You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 008: Pat Flynn - How To Create Passive Income... Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning from people who bring a new idea to the table… That is what Catriona has done.  Catriona is an extremely interesting person. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From entrepreneuronfire.com   John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, an award winning Podcast revealing the journey of today's most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. With over 1 million unique listens a month, and subscribers in 145 countries, thanks to compelling dialogue with interview sources such as Tim Ferris, Barbara Corcoran, Brian Tracy and Seth Godin, EntrepreneurOnFire generates over $450,000 a month in revenue.

Episode 039: Nate Holzapfel – One Of The Best Shark Tank Pitches Of All Time | Teaming With Daymond John I love discussing how we can all better serve our customer base.  The best way to create and grow a thriving business is to create customer loyalty.  Nate Holzapfel is an expert at accomplishing this task.  He goes into detail on this topic in this episode. Similarly to innovators such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and even Elizabeth Holmes, Nate dropped out of college to pursue a career in sales. Having sold everything from cars, to insurance in Mexico, to even houses over the phone, Nate Holzapfel became an expert in sales & marketing. In June 2012, he launched Mission Belt Company. The accessory industry has always held a huge portion of the fashion industry, however, no one company had focused solely on belts. In spring of 2013, Nate appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, pitching the Mission Belt to seek a capital investment. He struck a deal with fashion mogul and branding expert, Daymond John. Nate pitched to the Sharks that the “old way of selling is dead.” His ideology and method proved not only correct, but to be a huge success. Episode 039: Nate Holzapfel – One Of The Best Shark Tank Pitches Of All Time | Teaming With Daymond John Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. “I love you, I love you man!” Mark Cuban to Nate Holzapfel The Learning Leader Show Some Questions I Ask: What is your definition of success? How did you get to this point with Mission Belts? How did you get on Shark Tank? What was your process when preparing to pitch the billionaires on TV? What are your 10 commandments of selling? How do you prioritize your time every day? Why do you limit who you take advice from? What are your goals? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The process for getting on Shark Tank Nate’s prediction to team with Daymond John prior to pitching the Sharks How he did $1 million in revenue in the 3 weeks after Shark Tank aired The importance of literally showing your sales force how to sell… The importance of TIME… not money How others can do what Nate has done The importance of posture and not being intimidated Why it’s so important to invest in yourself Continue Learning Go to: The Nate State Of Mind Read Meditations By Marcus Aurelius Follow Nate on Twitter: @NateHolzapfel “Never take advice from someone you wouldn’t switch places with.” – Nate Holzapfel You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 033: Erik Rydholm – How To Become ESPN’s Most Powerful Producer Episode 032: Steve Sims – How To Create World Class Experiences | Why Elon Musk Is A Great Learning Leader Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can build loyalty with our customers.  Nate has mastered this vital skill.  I loved this episode.  I’m proud to say that Nate has become a friend.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio from thenatestateofmind.com Similarly to innovators such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and even Elizabeth Holmes, Nate dropped out of college to pursue a career in sales. Having sold everything from cars, to insurance in Mexico, to even houses over the phone, Nate Holzapfel became an expert in sales & marketing. He states, “I’ve always been good at my job and was always a top performer. But I felt trapped. I sold everything I own and put all of my efforts into the best idea I had. The rest is history.” In June 2012, he launched Mission Belt Company. The accessory industry has always held a huge portion of the fashion industry, however, no one company had focused solely on belts. Fashion houses designed and created them as an afterthought. Nate had a vision to create a company that made only belts, the first of its kind in the fashion industry to ever truly brand a belt. Oakley was first with Sunglasses, Skull Candy was successful with making headphones a fashionable accessory, and Nate’s vision was to accomplish this with Mission Belts. In spring of 2013, Nate appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, pitching the Mission Belt to seek a capital investment. He struck a deal with fashion mogul and branding expert, Daymond John. Nate pitched to the Sharks that the “old way of selling is dead.” His ideology and method proved not only correct, but to be a huge success.   Find out how Nate Holzapfel not only survived in a struggling economy, but thrived in it. Create your own economy or expand upon your already solid foundation with “The Nate State of Mind” using Nate’s expertise. Nate has traveled the country as a keynote speaker and hired to assist individuals, small businesses and multinational corporations. Instead of using clichés and one-liners, Nate will speak directly to your team from his heart with meaningful, real life experiences sharing information that is relevant to growing your business in today’s world.

Episode 038: John Ruhlin – Working The Gratitude Muscle | Strategic Appreciation And Gift Giving This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us become better at exercising the gratitude muscle. In addition to this, John truly lives by what he says… He sent me handcrafted custom made knives with this engraving, “Hand crafted for the Ryan and Miranda Hawk Family.”  He also added my Learning Leader Show logo on the knives.  One of the most incredible gifts I’ve ever received! John Ruhlin is the founder and CEO of Ruhlin Group, a firm that specializes in high-level gifting plans to build relationships and acquire new clients. The company was originally founded as a way to market Cutco Cutlery as a high-end corporate gift to companies of all sizes. This partnership with Cutco has allowed the company to become the No. 1 distributor of Cutco in the company’s 60-year history and an active consultant to its executives and leadership. John currently resides just outside of St. Louis with his wife, Lindsay, and two kids. He’s the co-author of the best-selling book “Cutting Edge Sales” and is a sought-after speaker on the topics of C-level selling, relationship development, and strategic gifting. Episode 038: John Ruhlin – Working The Gratitude Muscle | Strategic Appreciation And Gift Giving Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “In our digital age, a hand written note is gold.” Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? How have you been so successful at getting the attention of anyone? What percentage of revenue do you invest in gift giving? Reframing your questioning to: “What’s the most I could give?” What separates you from all of the others? How have you been able to dominate this space? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to master “strategic appreciation” The importance of being a giver Great leaders have 6 to 1 ratio of positive words to negative How to work the gratitude muscle An incredible story about how he got engaged The unbelievable length John went to impress someone (Cameron Herold) that he wanted to mentor him. How to dominate your specific space like he dominates the appreciation space “What’s the most I could give?  What’s the craziest thing I could do to show them how much I appreciate them?” Continue Learning Read:  "Give and Take" By Adam Grant   Go To: Ruhlin Group Follow John on Twitter: @ruhlin You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From ideamensch.com John Ruhlin is the founder and CEO of Ruhlin Group, a firm that specializes in high-level gifting plans to build relationships and acquire new clients. The company was originally founded as a way to market Cutco Cutlery as a high-end corporate gift to companies of all sizes. This partnership with Cutco has allowed the company to become the No. 1 distributor of Cutco in the company’s 60-year history and an active consultant to its executives and leadership.   John currently resides just outside of St. Louis with his wife, Lindsay, and two kids. He’s the co-author of the best-selling book “Cutting Edge Sales” and is a sought-after speaker on the topics of C-level selling, relationship development, and strategic gifting.

Episode 037: Aaron Walker – Success AND Significance – The Importance Of Both | A View From The Top Aaron Walker is a great leader and an even better human being.  I’m very fortunate to now call him a friend.  He truly looks out for others and has some interesting giveaways to all of YOU… The loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  For 19 years and counting, Aaron has taken classes from and has been coached personally by his friend, financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Spiritual mentors David Landrith and Bob Warren have impacted his spiritual life beyond measure. Two other disciplined mastermind groups, 48 Days led by friend Dan Miller and The Torch have played a role in his understanding of how to live a significant, successful life. Aaron incorporates education and learning opportunities into his daily routine, remaining informed of the latest tools and trends available. Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron T. Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them. Episode 037: Aaron Walker – Success AND Significance – The Importance Of Both | A View From The Top Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio . The Learning Leader Show “You should fear missing an opportunity more than you fear failure.” Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? How did you get to this point?  What’s your story behind the success? What is your process for being both a mentor and a mentee? What does success and significance mean to you? Give me the visual for what your mastermind meetings look like?  Where do you go? Who leads them?  What do you all talk about? Who are some great learning leaders that you know and/or study? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of having trusted advisors The importance of a brutally honest mastermind group Success and Significance… Why it’s important to have both About a tragic moment (car accident) in Aaron’s life and how he handled it The importance of being an avid reader The effect his mom had on him and his no quit attitude What is behind his “encourage, empower, engage” style of leading “You’re the type of guy I like to do life with.  I can tell you are so genuine.” Continue Learning: ·         Go To: www.Viewfromthetop.com/RyanHawk ·         See what Dave Ramsey has said about Aaron: Dave Ramsey ·         Follow Aaron on Twitter: @VFTCoach You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Aaron Walker is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From ViewFromTheTop.com Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron T. Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them. For 19 years and counting, Aaron has taken classes from and has been coached personally by his friend, financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Spiritual mentors David Landrith and Bob Warren have impacted his spiritual life beyond measure. Two other disciplined mastermind groups, 48 Days led by friend Dan Miller and The Torch have played a role in his understanding of how to live a significant, successful life. Aaron incorporates education and learning opportunities into his daily routine, remaining informed of the latest tools and trends available. It only took a few years as a partner with David Patton Construction LLC for Aaron to help take the business from doing one to two projects per year to a multi-million dollar company, voted number one builder for three consecutive years by Nashville's House & Home & Garden Magazine's People's Choice Awards. He sold his retail business to Cash America USA, a Fortune 500 company. In addition to being the owner of eight lucrative businesses, Aaron participates in civic endeavors. Through his participation in personal accountability groups, Aaron mentors 11 individuals weekly now and has for over five years. The Eagles Group, a collection of Nashville's most respected leaders met weekly for over a decade. At his local church, Aaron is an active member, team leader, Deacon, and teacher.   Aaron values his time spent with family and friends. Sharing the past 35 years with his lovely wife Robin has been nothing short of spectacular. His two fantastic daughters and champion sons-in-law have given Aaron & Robin four beautiful grandchildren. When time allows, Aaron enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and is an avid reader. A graduate of George Washington University (Economics), Johnson lives in Portland, Oregon. He considers himself a full-time student of books and a bad chess player in good practice.

Episode 036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us all improve in each of our environments. I love the strategy Chris employs to maintain such a great and giving network… You’ll learn about his 52X group, his 8X group, and his 2X group.  These are new strategies that haven’t been shared before that you can implement today. Chris Johnson is the founder of Simplifilm, a motion graphics and trailer studio for bestselling authors, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. He’s a ceaseless entrepreneur and salesman who has tested his skills at everything from political fundraising, web design and real estate. Since founding Simplifilm in 2010, he’s become a paid advisor to leaders in many fields including New York Times bestselling authors and entrepreneurs and worked for and with the likes of Brad Feld, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Seth Godin and many others. A graduate of George Washington University (Economics), Johnson lives in Portland, Oregon. He considers himself a full-time student of books and a bad chess player in good practice. Episode 036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? How did you get to this point?  What’s your story behind the success? What is a 52X network? What is your philosophy on exceptional customer service? What does GRATT mean? Who are some great learning leaders that you know and/or study? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The common thread amongst Ariana Huffington, Ryan Holiday, and Seth Godin The importance of having bracketed networks (3 groups) The process for creating some of the best videos in the world The importance of “Know, Do, Feel” Goal, Requirement, Action, Tone, Target Advice to people running a business (Hint: Empathy) The importance of feedback loops “The relationships you have will define the quality of your life.” Continue Learning Read:  The Ryan Holiday Book List Go To: http://simplifilm.com/ Follow Chris on Twitter: @genuinechris You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Chris Johnson is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From Simplifilm.com Chris Johnson is the founder of Simplifilm, a motion graphics and trailer studio for bestselling authors, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. He’s a ceaseless entrepreneur and salesman who has tested his skills at everything from political fundraising, web design and real estate. Since founding Simplifilm in 2010, he’s become a paid advisor to leaders in many fields including New York Times bestselling authors and entrepreneurs and worked for and with the likes of Brad Feld, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Seth Godin and many others.   A graduate of George Washington University (Economics), Johnson lives in Portland, Oregon. He considers himself a full-time student of books and a bad chess player in good practice.

Episode 035: Dr. Catriona Wallace – How To Go Where The Money Is… This was a very interesting conversation with Dr. Catriona Wallace… Catriona has an extremely interesting story to tell about the multiple businesses she runs and how she does it.  She is based out of Australia but also spends a great amount of time in The United States to grow her businesses on a global scale. Catriona is the CEO of three Sydney-based companies, Fifth Quadrant, a Customer Experience Strategy, Design, Research & Analyst firm; Flamingo, a Customer Engagement & Analytics platform software company (www.flamingo.io) and ACA Research, a full service market research firm. In 2014 Catriona was inducted into the Australian Business Women's Hall of Fame, was selected as one of the top Australian female entrepreneurs by Springboard Enterprises and was a Finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Telstra Business Women's Awards. Catriona has a Phd in Organisational Behaviour: Leadership. She is a well published author and international public speaker on the topics of the Future of Customer Experience, Co-creation, Entrepreneurism and Innovation, Data Analytics, new models of Leadership and new models of Philanthropy. Catriona is also the mother of 5 kids. Episode 035: Dr. Catriona Wallace – How To Go Where The Money Is… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of people who have achieved success? What do you feel obligated to? How do you ensure to always go where the money is? What is the importance of having the end game in mind? How do you manage to run 4 businesses at once? And be a single mother to 5 kids? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? “Your business needs three things: Money, Sales, and Vision.”   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of having a strong purpose That Catriona once worked with the police force (but that it was corrupt) The importance of focusing on the user experience (Facebook, Instagram) The 3 most important aspects of running a business (Money, Sales, Vision) Why we must be uncomfortable at all times to grow The need to take risks A learning leader is always listening to the market and finding the gap Continue Learning Read this LifeHacker article on Catriona: I'm Dr Catriona Wallace And This Is How I Work Read About Catriona being inducted in the Australian BusinessWomen’s Hall of Fame: Catriona Wallace - Hall Of Fame Follow Catriona on Twitter: @catrionawallace You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning from people who bring a new idea to the table… That is what Catriona has done.  Catriona is an extremely interesting person. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From Dr. Catriona Wallace LinkedIn Catriona is the CEO of three Sydney-based companies, Fifth Quadrant, a Customer Experience Strategy, Design, Research & Analyst firm; Flamingo, a Customer Engagement & Analytics platform software company (www.flamingo.io) and ACA Research, a full service market research firm. In 2014 Catriona was inducted into the Australian Business Women's Hall of Fame, was selected as one of the top Australian female entrepreneurs by Springboard Enterprises and was a Finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Telstra Business Women's Awards. In 2013 Catriona led the Fifth Quadrant Group to win the Telstra Business Awards NSW Business of the Year & NSW Medium Business of the Year. Catriona has a Phd in Organisational Behaviour: Leadership. She is a well published author and international public speaker on the topics of the Future of Customer Experience, Co-creation, Entrepreneurism and Innovation, Data Analytics, new models of Leadership and new models of Philanthropy.   Catriona is also the founder of Philanthropic funds - Indigo Express Fund which funds Indigenous Literacy; Kids in Philanthropy which mobilizes children to have a broader social consciousness and fund children in need; and Out & Up an employment Program for Women Prisoners, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.

Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Wounded While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords I am honored to know Jimmy Hatch.  He truly is an American Hero.  He was wounded while on a search mission for Bowe Bergdahl (the US Soldier who has since been charged with desertion).  This episode was incredible.  To hear the real life stories and the danger that Jimmy has been in to serve our great country is incredibly inspiring.  In July 2009, Jimmy Hatch’s team - part of the Navy's Special Warfare Development Group - was on a search mission in eastern Afghanistan. The warriors landed in the dark and were hit with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades as they made their way across a field. Jimmy was an old hand at this kind of mission. He'd become a SEAL in 1990 and joined his elite unit in 1994, back when there was no war. After six years, he left the unit to teach parachuting. When war broke out, he pushed hard to get back to Virginia Beach. That was in 2004. Now, five years later, Jimmy was a senior chief, a leader of expert commandos, strong and alert and brimming with confidence. He was one of the toughest guys in the world. The bullet that found his leg exploded through his femur just above the knee. It exited with pieces of bone and flung him through the air. The pain was exquisite. In the seconds it took him to land, he told himself not to scream because that would give away the location of the men around him. Then his lungs filled with air, and he couldn't help it. He screamed in agony.  Two SEALs shot their way through the firefight, stabilized him and shot their way back out to pull him to safety. – Credit Dianna Cahn from hamptonroads.com/ Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Wounded While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “There is a vetting process.  If you weren’t invested, then people would die.” Some Questions I Ask: What does being invested mean to you? And others in the military? How did you and Gabby Giffords become friends? Your mission was the get Bowe Bergdahl… How do you feel about him?  Do you see him as a deserter? What did you learn about your team when adversity struck? Why do you have such a strong connection with dogs? How have you learned about the strength of people when they are faced with challenges? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of investment and what it means to Navy SEALs The specific feelings going through Jimmy’s head when he got shot The importance of leaders being transparent The challenges faced when coming home from battle How Jimmy dealt with alcohol and drugs The importance of preparation in battle and in life The elements that define a quality life  “When I got shot, I went from being in command, to being a spectator.” Continue Learning Go To Jimmy’s  website: http://spikesk9fund.org/ Read article referenced in podcast by Dianna Cahn: Jimmy Hatch Read about Jimmy and Gabby Giffords Skydiving together: Jimmy Hatch & Gabby Giffords You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a huge honor for me.  Jimmy Hatch is a leader who is a real life American Hero. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From http://spikesk9fund.org/ Spikes K9 Fund was founded by James Hatch, a retired Special Warfare Operator. As a K9 handler on several deployments, James’ life was regularly spared by the work of K9s – one of the most memorable was Spike. And on James’ final deployment, the night he was critically wounded, a K9 spared James’ life while losing his own. From that evening on, James oriented his life around the training, care and preservation of working dogs. In addition to working as the founder and president of the fund, he works with local law enforcement and has adopted a former service dog in need of medical attention. From Dianna Cahn: hamptonroads.com -- In July 2009, Jimmy Hatch’s team - part of the Navy's Special Warfare Development Group - was on a search mission in eastern Afghanistan. The warriors landed in the dark and were hit with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades as they made their way across a field. Jimmy was an old hand at this kind of mission. He'd become a SEAL in 1990 and joined his elite unit in 1994, back when there was no war. After six years, he left the unit to teach parachuting. When war broke out, he pushed hard to get back to Virginia Beach. That was in 2004. Now, five years later, Jimmy was a senior chief, a leader of expert commandos, strong and alert and brimming with confidence. He was one of the toughest guys in the world. The bullet that found his leg exploded through his femur just above the knee. It exited with pieces of bone and flung him through the air. The pain was exquisite. In the seconds it took him to land, he told himself not to scream because that would give away the location of the men around him. Then his lungs filled with air, and he couldn't help it. He screamed in agony.  Two SEALs shot their way through the firefight, stabilized him and shot their way back out

Episode 033: Erik Rydholm – How To Become ESPN’s Most Powerful Producer I am always fascinated to learn about how something great gets created… In addition to that, I love to learn about the day to day process on how that same thing continues to be great and improve on a daily basis.  Erik Rydholm shares the details behind how three great TV shows were created and the work it takes on a daily basis in order to continually improve.  This is an incredible episode of The Learning Leader Show.  Erik is extremely intelligent, engaging, and giving.  I love this episode. Erik Rydholm is Executive Producer of Pardon The Interruption (With Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon), Around The Horn, Dan LeBatard is Highly Questionable.  Erik has pioneered the growth of PTI as the program has increased ratings and viewership each year since its inception, and it earned the 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show. Episode 033: Erik Rydholm – How To Become ESPN’s Most Powerful Producer Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Here's my only real management philosophy: I turn the org chart upside-down—it's the responsibility of the boss to set and maintain the foundation from which everyone else in the company builds” Some Questions I Ask: What is one characteristic all successful people share? What is it like to work with two legends? Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon? Will type of disruption is Netflix causing in the television world? Walk us through a pre-show meeting…  What’s the process for creating a show? What are the most impressive aspects of Bill Simmons that we don’t already know? What are some things about you and your work that would surprise us? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why curiosity is so vitally important in successful leaders About the 10 laugh out loud moments a day he has with Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon Erik’s thoughts on Steve Jobs’ leadership and how he’s different The tools Erik and his team use to create the show and share ideas The importance of a leader setting the foundation The elements that define a quality life  “Leadership is a decision making job” Continue Learning Read This Article by Richard Deitsch about Erik: Erik Rydholm Follow Erik on Twitter: @ErikRydholm You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Erik Rydholm is a thoughtful leader who brought huge value to The Learning leader Show.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio: Erik Rydholm   Erik Rydholm is Executive Producer of Pardon The Interruption (With Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon), Around The Horn, Dan LeBatard is Highly Questionable.  Erik has pioneered the growth of PTI as the program has increased ratings and viewership each year since its inception, and it earned the 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show.

032: Steve Sims – How To Create World Class Experiences | Why Elon Musk Is A Great Learning Leader Steve Sims is one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.  He leads a life that most people would love to lead. I am very grateful that John Corcoran introduced Steve to me.  This was a fantastic episode where we covered a ton of topics ranging from how Steve creates the best experiences in the world for his clients to how he now is a regular speaker at Harvard!  I promise you will love this episode. Steve Sims is the visionary founder of Bluefish: the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his Bluefish team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Visiting the International Space Station, Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic, Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo, Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs, Trekking on a luxury safari in the Amazon & Serengeti, and much more!  Episode 032: Steve Sims – How To Create World Class Experiences | Why Elon Musk Is A Great Learning Leader Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. “Your Imperfections are your perfections.” – Steve Sims The Learning Leader Show “Nurture and invest in your relationships, don’t focus on it just being a business relationship.  It’s always personal.” – Steve Sims Some Questions I Ask: What is the one common characteristic in all successful people? How did you get started in this profession? What is the definition of a cool person that you want to hang out with? How do you related to affluent clientele? Where does your work ethic stem from? What is your dream event? Why is Elon Musk such a great learning leader? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why being massively curious is the key to success About Steve becoming the real life “wizard of oz” Steve’s experiences with Mike Tyson About the makeup of a great learning leader like Elon Musk Why Jayson Gaignard’s attention to detail is so powerful and inspiring The importance of reaching out to your network constantly The elements that define a quality life  “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To BlueFish:  http://thebluefish.com/   Go To Steve’s website: http://www.uglysims.com/   Follow BlueFish on Twitter: @Bluefishgroup   You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a loaded episode full of great content.  Steve Sims is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From UglySims.com    Steve Sims is the visionary founder of Bluefish: the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest.  Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his Bluefish team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Visiting the International Space Station, Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic, Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo, Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs, Trekking on a luxury safari in the Amazon & Serengeti, Joining a filmed marine conservation expedition to the Pacific Islands, Heading out on the legendary Sardine Run in Southern Africa, Singing live on stage with legendary rock band Journey, Having Florida Georgia Line sing “Happy Birthday” in a private backstage concert, Meeting and greeting renowned recording artists and celebrities, Enjoying a walk-on role on a hit TV show In addition, Steve has also: Launched BLUECause, which has raised over half a million dollars for non-profit organizations – without taking ONE CENT in administrative or any other fees Been featured in Ivy League publications, including: Forbes, The Wall St. Journal, South China Post and The London Times and over 50 others Invited to speak regularly at Luxury Clubs, Entrepreneurial Groups & Universities worldwide, and even had the honor to Speak at Harvard – TWICE! Been featured on over 30 TV shows      

Episode 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells I originally sent a cold email to Gary roughly 6 months ago asking him to be one of the first guests on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show.  He initially responded and said, “No, I won’t do it as I’m not recording any podcasts now, but maybe you can convince me to do it later.”  Well, six months later (after many emails), Gary and I recorded an incredible episode.  I’m extremely proud of this, and I was especially happy to hear the kind words Gary shared about me and the persistence I showed as well as how I handled a couple scheduling issues we’ve had along the way.  Enjoy this episode with the Great Gary Vaynerchuk! Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, investor, author, public speaker, and an internet personality with millions of follows across multiple social media platforms.  Gary has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, and Time.  He’s appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Ellen. Welcome To Episode 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “I want to build the single biggest building in town.” – Gary Vaynerchuk Some Questions I Ask: What is the most common characteristic shared amongst the most successful people you know? What is the #1 trait you look for in a business partner? What is your interviewing process? How do you prioritize your time? How have you developed such a great network of successful people? Do you care if people like you? Are you okay with being polarizing? How do you always maintain so much energy? Who are examples of great learning leaders? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of self-esteem AND self-awareness The characteristics you need to have to work with him Gary’s method for “hiring fast and firing fast” Why he chose to do this specific podcast, The Learning Leader Show The most important values he learned from his Mom and Dad The powerful of being full of gratitude Why Bill Parcells is a better coach than Phil Jackson Gary’s biggest flaw as a person “Your energy level should come from always having a high level of gratitude.” – Gary Vaynerchuk Continue Learning: Go to Gary's website See why over 1.1 million people follow Gary on Twitter: @garyvee Read his book: Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Read his book: The Thank You Economy Read his book: Crush It!   You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. Gary was incredibly inspirational.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   From www.garyvaynerchuk.com in his own words: I have been a businessman for as long as anyone close to me can remember. You can be fancy and call it being an "entrepreneur," but at the end of the day, I do business. While most eight year olds were learning how to properly squeeze a lemon, I was managing seven lemonade stands across my neighborhood in Edison, NJ. When I turned twelve, I set my sights on my local mall, where I became something of a legend selling baseball cards on weekends. In high school I joined the family business, a liquor store called Shoppers Discount Liquors that my dad started. It wasn’t long before I became obsessed with collecting wine.   My core thesis has always revolved around one question: Are you marketing like the year you actually live in? That’s it. It’s not about where things are going to be in 5 years, and it’s definitely not about how we’ve always done it. Do what works. Right now.   In 1997 I was selling wine with an email list while most stores were still faxing their customers. Building on that, I quickly came to recognize the importance of e-commerce, and launched WineLibrary.com, one of the very first wine sales sites. As soon as Google Adwords came out, I was the first (and for a long time the only) person to advertise against people searching for “wine.” All of this helped me to grow the store from a $3 million business to a $60 million business, and it was just the beginning.   Within a year of YouTube popping up, I knew it would be an incredibly powerful platform. Armed with a Flipcam and a NY Jets bucket, I started Wine Library TV in 2006 to share my knowledge and passion for wine with a community that desperately needed a fresh voice. It wasn’t long before 100,000 people were watching my videos every day (shout-out to my Vayniacs – love you guys).   In the spring of 2009, my brother AJ and I launched VaynerMedia, a strategic creative agency focusing on social and digital. VaynerMedia has helped Fortune 500 companies like GE, PepsiCo, and Mt Dew execute against their KPI’s, and build their digital brands through micro content and other storytelling techniques. The idea took hold, and what started as a 6-person project 5 years ago has swelled to a 400-strong team spread across the country.   After years of angel investing in companies like Twitter, Tumblr, Uber and BirchBox, I just launched VaynerRSE, a $25 million seed fund that will help invest in and launch the next generation of world-changing technology companies.   When I’m not spending time with my family, who mean everything in the world to me, I speak and share my experiences in business with people around the world. I have also found a passion for storytelling, so definitely check out my latest book, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook. I’m so excited you have taken a few minutes out of your day to drop by. Don’t forget to say hey.     PS: I love to hustle!

Episode 030: Keith Hawk – Being An Effective Business Leader Is A Lot Like Being A Great Dad This episode was very special to me as I had the opportunity to record a phenomenal episode with the greatest learning leader I’ve ever known.  This is a really special Father’s Day episode.  There are a ton of actionable takeaways for all of YOU:  The great listeners and friends of The Learning Leader Show… Keith is a 35-year veteran sales professional and sales leader.  Over the course of his career he has developed a rich understanding of what it takes to be a successful sales professional.  For over 15 years he's led one of America's greatest sales organizations, at LexisNexis.  He continues in a customer focused role to this day at that global organization, speaking to customer groups around the world on the topic of solving business problems with the solutions offered by his firm.  In addition, he continues to lecture regularly on topics such as leadership, selling to executives, and his personal favorite:  the true role of the sales professional. Episode 030: Keith Hawk – Being An Effective Business Leader Is A Lot Like Being A Great Dad Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio “Your job as a parent is to open doors for your kids to find their passion.” The Learning Leader Show “It’s your duty as a leader to be in a great mood.” – Keith Hawk Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? What advice do you give to a 25 year old young professional? What is a “Conscious Competent”? What do you say to those who view positive psychology with skepticism? How do you prepare for a big speech to thousands of people? How can people prepare their kids to be professional athletes? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why trust is so important to be a successful leader The importance of being a great communicator and great writer The definition for success Why you should write in a daily journal The role we play to help children find their passion The elements that define a quality life Why soldiers and athletes tend to be great employees   Continue Learning Read Keith’s Book: Get Real Selling Go To: http://getrealselling.com/presenters.htm Follow Keith on Twitter: @DKHawk30  “When it comes to great leaders, it starts with trust.” You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 023: AJ Hawk – Why Does This Show Exist? What Does The Future Hold? Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a very special episode for me and I absolutely loved it.  My Dad shared exceptional content and it was so much fun! Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From http://getrealselling.com   Keith is a 32-year veteran sales professional and sales leader.  Over the course of his career he has developed a rich understanding of what it takes to be a successful sales professional.  For over ten years he led one of America's greatest sales organizations, at LexisNexis.  He continues in a customer focused role to this day at that global organization, speaking to customer groups around the world on the topic of solving business problems with the solutions offered by his firm.  In addition, he continues to lecture regularly on topics such as consultative selling, selling to executives, and his personal favorite:  the true role of the sales professional.

Episode 029: Dave Carroll – How To Create A Movement Through Storytelling (United Breaks Guitars) Known as a master storyteller, Dave Carroll’s incredible talent was introduced to millions when his 2009 anthem ‘United Breaks Guitars’ became a worldwide sensation. The song chronicled his experience in the customer service process with United Airlines. His creative use of social media to share that message as an Independent Musician, has reached over 150 million people. As the #1 most watched YouTube Music Video in the world in July 2009, United Breaks Guitars has been called ‘one of the most important [videos] in Google’s history,’ and became a metaphor for change and innovation. Dave Carroll and United Breaks Guitars are now recognized as ‘household names.’ United Breaks Guitars won the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Video of the Year Award and Dave Carroll was award the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Digital Artist of the Year. Dave was also nominated for the 2010 ECMA for Entertainer of the Year. Episode 029: Dave Carroll – How To Create A Movement Through Storytelling (United Breaks Guitars) Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “Your comfort zone can be your worst enemy.” Some Questions I Ask: Why is storytelling so powerful? What is your process for writing a song? What was your thought process when writing “United Breaks Guitars”? When was a specific moment that you knew you had created something special? How can regular people make a viral video? What does the term learning leader mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Whoopi Goldberg gave him the idea to license “United Breaks Guitars” About Dave’s song creating a 10% drop in United’s stock… Worth $180 million Dave’s feelings on Harvard Business School using his video as a case study The specific moment when Dave realized he had gone viral Startups he’s involved in The elements that define a quality life  “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To Dave’s website: http://www.davecarrollmusic.com/main/    Read Dave’s book: United Breaks Guitars Follow Dave on Twitter: @DaveCarroll You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Dave Carroll is leader who has created a drastic change in the customer service industry. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From http://www.davecarrollmusic.com/bio/     Dave Carroll is an award winning singer-songwriter, professional speaker, author and social media innovator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He began his music career with his brother Don in the band Sons of Maxwell and has been enjoying success as a solo artist since 2008.  He released his debut solo album Perfect Blue in 2008 and a second solo album in 2012 called Raincoat in Vegas. For over two decades, Dave has charmed fans with his approach to music. His ability to extract the essence of a message and craft it into song is a rare gift that is attracting fans of all ages, while his sense of humor and disarmingly warm stage presence makes each live experience a memorable one for audiences around the world.   Known as a master storyteller, Dave’s incredible talent was introduced to millions when his 2009 anthem ‘United Breaks Guitars’ became a worldwide sensation. The song chronicled his experience in the customer service process with United Airlines. His creative use of social media to share that message as an Independent Musician, has reached over 150 million people. As the #1 most watched YouTube Music Video in the world in July 2009, United Breaks Guitars has been called ‘one of the most important [videos] in Google’s history,’ and became a metaphor for change and innovation. Dave Carroll and United Breaks Guitars are now recognized as ‘household names.’ United Breaks Guitars won the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Video of the Year Award and Dave Carroll was award the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Digital Artist of the Year. Dave was also nominated for the 2010 ECMA for Entertainer of the Year.   The United Breaks Guitars trilogy has awakened companies everywhere to the importance of focusing on the customer and on delivering exceptional customer experience. Dave Carroll is a musician with a message, demonstrating the power one voice can have in today’s socially driven world. Dave has become internationally famous as one of the world’s top media relations innovators & customer experience authorities. He is also widely sought after as a content creator & songwriter. Dave  has been featured in major news media around the world (including ABC’s ‘The View,’ ABC’s 20/20, CNN, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone Magazine, Wall Street Journal & BBC to name a few). Several case studies and book references about United Breaks Guitars have been published including one’s by Harvard Business School, University of Toronto and a Thesis by Allison Soule for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On February 16th, 2011, Dave Carroll and United Breaks Guitars were featured as part of a question/answer on the hit show Jeopardy.    Dave has testified (and sung) on Capitol Hill in Washington, delivered keynotes at Columbia University’s Brite Conference, TedX Hoboken, NewComm Forum, Mesh Conference, Atlantic Brand Confabulation (with Gene Simmons), SXSW Interactive, The Power of PR CPRS Conference, G-Force Prague, G-Force Melbourne & other significant customer service & corporate events (including for RightNow Technologies & Sandvik Coromant).    

Episode 028: Jeff Goins – The Art of Work… Be A Little Bit Uncomfortable Everyday Jeff Goins’ latest book, “The Art of Work” is a powerful piece of literature that combines inspiring stories and how they can apply to all of our daily lives.  His book has morphed into a full blown movement.    Originally from Chicago, Jeff moved to Nashville after graduating from college and spending a year traveling with a band. In college, he studied Spanish and Religion and spent part of his Junior year in Spain, which unlocked a passion for travel, writing, and making a difference in the world. After a year of letter-writing and long-distance phone calls, he moved to Tennessee to “see about a girl.” In 2008, he married her. Now, he lives with his wife Ashley, their son Aiden, and their dog Lyric just outside of Nashville. He’s the former Communications Director for Adventures in Missions, a nonprofit organization, and spends his time writing books and trying to take over the Internet. He’s written and guest-blogged for over 100 magazines, publications, and blogs. He’s also a speaker, online writing teacher, and consultant. He’s written four books including The Art of Work (March 2015), teach a popular online course called Tribe Writers, and makes the world’s best guacamole. Episode 028: Jeff Goins – The Art of Work… Be A Little Bit Uncomfortable Everyday Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Ideas are cheap. Actions are costly.” Some Questions I Ask: What is one characteristic all successful people share? Why couldn’t you call yourself a writer? Why did your book publishers want you to open with a different story? When was a specific moment that you knew you had created something special? What is the primary advice you give to people? What does the term learning leader mean to you? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How a lot of successful people have many fears The power of storytelling and the impact it has on people The principles in finding your vocation/legacy What it was like saying “Babe, you don’t have to go back to work” Why we need to all be a little bit uncomfortable everyday The elements that define a quality life  “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To Jeff’s website: http://goinswriter.com/   Read Jeff’s book: The Art of Work    Follow John on Twitter: @JeffGoins You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From GoinsWriter.com Hi. I’m Jeff, the author of four books including The Art of Work, which you can get right now. A little about me: I believe we all have a story to tell, but sometimes the best stories don’t get the attention they deserve. I’ve been writing for most of my life, but only recently stepped into my true calling as a writer. I started this blog in 2010 with some burning questions: How do writers make a living? What does it really take to get published? How do you pursue a passion without burning yourself out? What I found in this search was a community of like-minded individuals sharing many of the same struggles. Here is where we wage war on the blank page, where we band together to find purpose in our art and lives, where we discover our true voices. If you have a passion for creativity and changing the world, this is for you. I usually publish new articles and podcasts two to three times per week and always seek to serve my readers.         

Episode 027: John Corcoran – How To Be As Charismatic As President Bill Clinton John Corcoran is one of the most giving human beings I’ve ever met.  Prior to us recording this episode, John consistently went out of his way to introduce me to other inspiring leaders… Since we recorded he has introduced me to many more extremely intelligent learning leaders.  I am so grateful to John and so fortunate to call him a friend.  This was a fantastic episode where we covered a ton of topics ranging from hearing world leaders argue in the white house to the best way to tell someone thank you.  I promise you will get a lot out of this episode. John Corcoran has worked in Hollywood, written speeches for President Bill Clinton and lost his job when Arnold Schwarzenegger became the Governator. Even though he's lived in California most of his life, he is the world's worst surfer, although he does speak Valley Girl fluently. His day job is working with small business owners and entrepreneurs as a lawyer and business advisor. Episode 027: John Corcoran – How To Be As Charismatic As President Bill Clinton Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Do not underestimate the value of a small gesture.” Some Questions I Ask: How did you get the job in the Clinton White House? What did you learn the most from Bill Clinton? How do you sense the difference between a giver and a taker? Where does your ethic stem from? Why do we fail to implement after learning a great new idea? What impact did your Dad getting fired have on you? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why and how President Bill Clinton was so charismatic The importance of consistently making introductions What it means to give when you do not have any power Why Jayson Gaignard’s attention to detail is so powerful and inspiring Why humility is a key trait in a Learning Leader The elements that define a quality life  “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To John’s website: http://smartbusinessrevolution.com/ Read Jayson Gaignard’s book: Mastermind Dinners   Follow John on Twitter: @JohnCorcoran You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From SmartBusinessRevolution.com    In John’s words: At 23 years old, I landed a job as a Writer in the Clinton White House. I didn’t go to an Ivy League School, come from a family of wealthy donors, or have any “insider connections” to land me the job. I got the job because I’m good at developing relationships with the right people. I’m good at getting to know VIPs and other successful leaders. I wasn’t always good at relationships.  In fact, I was pretty clueless about social cues when I was younger. I would come home from school in junior high and play video games for hours. It was pretty pathetic. Then my father got laid off. In fact, my Dad got laid off three separate times while I was growing up. Each time, we went from living a comfortable life to barely making ends meet. I desperately wanted him to call someone up and say “give me a job!” But he couldn’t, because he didn’t have the relationships. That experience taught me the importance of building and nurturing relationships with VIPs, top performers and other influential people who don’t just know you, but who like you and want to help you succeed.   Your Competitors Are Making More Money Than You Because They Have a Better Network Every year, tens of thousands of people lose their jobs. And thousands of small businesses go under. Far too often, people suffer because they don’t have the right relationships to help them get ahead. The business world is not a pure meritocracy. Getting an education, going to a good school, and getting a good job is not enough to cut it. Too many good businesses go under because their owners don’t create the right relationships. The people who are really successful – and who get the best rewards – reach the top because they actively seek out the right network.   A Powerful Personal Network Will Make the Difference Between Rich and Being Ignored I have used the same relationship strategies that got me a White House job again and again. In Hollywood. Working in the heart of Silicon Valley. And in starting and running my own boutique law firm that brings in over six figures of revenue each year. I’ve had the opportunity to meet (and work for) Presidents and famous CEOs. My writing has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Art of Manliness, and on some of the most popular blogs and podcasts today. I’ve interviewed an incredible array of  successful entrepreneurs. I’ve gotten some incredible perks.   I don’t say these things to brag; I am saying all this to show you what is possible for you. I want to show you that you can use positive, “win-win” relationships to move forward in the business world. Even if you are shy, or introverted. Even if you hate marketing yourself. And even if the idea of “networking” makes you want to puke.    

Episode 026: Ben Greenfield – How To Become Super Human and Hack Your Environment… This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us all “hack our environments.” I always take notes while recording these podcasts… With that said, I’ve never written down as much as I did with this episode.  Ben shared a number of different tips to help us all live a better, more meaningful life.  Ben Greenfield’s mission is to show you how to get your body performing at peak capacity, with maximum fat burning efficiency and ideal hormonal and health status, in the safest and fastest way possible. Rather than pounding you with complex workout videos and difficult diets, Ben will instead teach you how to achieve your goals by optimizing lifestyle parameters that go way beyond simply “exercise and healthy eating. You’ll learn about fat burning efficiency zones, gut health, mental performance, maximizing recovery, boosting libido, and enhancing every possible aspect of your body – rather than just work out like a madman and eating boring food. Episode 026: Ben Greenfield – How To Become Super Human and Hack Your Environment… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? Why did you originally decide to home school your boys? How do you raise super human kids? How would your parenting style be different if you had girls? What are some tips for people who work from 8:00 – 5:00 every day in an office? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to hack your environment (one tip: get a stand up desk) How to get in touch with food… How to grow a garden The definition for success Why you should write in The Five Minute Journal How your kids can be super human The elements that define a quality life The secret behind the anti-aging clinics Continue Learning Read:  Beyond Training- Mastering, Endurance, Health & Life Go To: bengreenfieldfitness.com Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenGreenfield You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From BenGreenfieldfitness.com   Ben Greenfield’s mission is to show you how to get your body performing at peak capacity, with maximum fat burning efficiency and ideal hormonal and health status, in the safest and fastest way possible. Rather than pounding you with complex workout videos and difficult diets, Ben will instead teach you how to achieve your goals by optimizing lifestyle parameters that go way beyond simply “exercise and healthy eating.  You’ll learn about fat burning efficiency zones, gut health, mental performance, maximizing recovery, boosting libido, and enhancing every possible aspect of your body – rather than just work out like a madman and eating boring food.

Episode 025: Mike Michalowicz – Why You Should Put Profit First… This was a very interesting conversation with Mike Michalowicz… Mike has had some very great moments and some low moments… Including a heartbreaking story about telling his family he went broke.  The response from his daughter in particular was incredible.  You’ll want to hear Mike tell this story… By his 35th birthday MIKE MICHALOWICZ (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Among other innovative strategies, Mike created the “Profit First Formula”, a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward. Mike is now running his third million dollar venture, is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal; is the former MSNBC business make-over expert; is a popular keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, which BusinessWeek deemed “the entrepreneur’s cult classic.” Episode 025: Mike Michalowicz – Why You Should Put Profit First… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: Why do we fail to execute on these great ideas? Why don’t you like the content that Tim Ferriss produces? What is one exercise people can do to get out of their comfort zone? Which three people would you love to be at your dinner table? What books have influenced you most? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The heart breaking story of his daughter offering up her piggy bank when Mike went broke How to use swearing well Tactics to become a better public speaker How Dale Carnegie has influenced him so much How to properly set goals The elements that define a quality life How long it takes to become an overnight success Continue Learning Read:  Profit First Read: The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Follow Mike on Twitter: @MikeMichalowicz You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning from people who bring a new idea to the table… That is what Mike has done.  Mike is an extremely interesting person. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From mikemichalowicz.com By his 35th birthday MIKE MICHALOWICZ (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Among other innovative strategies, Mike created the “Profit First Formula”, a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward.   Mike is now running his third million dollar venture, is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal; is the former MSNBC business make-over expert; is a popular keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, which BusinessWeek deemed “the entrepreneur’s cult classic.”

Episode 024: Natalie Jill – How To Be Healthy, Happy, and Fit… And How Natalie Maintains Great Abs Year Round This was an extremely enjoyable episode for me.  Natalie Jill is a very intelligent leader who has a fantastic understanding of the human body.  I promise you will have more knowledge about your body after listening to this episode.  This is episode is great for anyone who wants to learn more about the specific activities (lifestyle eating and exercise) to be healthy, happy, and fit. Natalie Jill helps millions of people become the healthier versions of themselves… In her words: I DECIDED to fix things. I put everything I knew into play- from goal setting, to vision boards, to eating unprocessed foods, positive thinking and getting negatives OUT of my life. I did NOT starve myself. I didn’t try any fad “quick fixes”, I didn’t do dangerous diet pills and I didn’t do unhealthy calorie restrictions…I used a FORMULA.” Episode 024: Natalie Jill – How To Be Healthy, Happy, and Fit Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “You have to be authentic and real.” – Natalie Jill Some Questions I Ask: How did you get started with this career? What does a vision board do for you? What is your goal setting process? What is the 7 day jump start plan? How do you execute your plan? Why do you hate the elliptical? What do you suggest for people who have to travel a lot for work? In This Episode, You Will Learn: About vision boards and how they can help you About The 7 day jump start plan Why writing down your goals ensures you hit them She practices addition (i.e. – eating more veggies will help you stop eating sweets) How to get out of your comfort zone The elements that define a quality life  “I show a lot of videos… You can’t photo shop videos.” – Natalie Jill Continue Learning Go to Natalie’s website: http://www.nataliejillfitness.com/ Find the right program for you: http://www.nataliejillfitness.com/programs/ Follow Natalie on Twitter @nataliejillfit See why over 933,000 people follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliejillfit   You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become healthier, happy, and fit!  It’s a fascinating topic and Natalie is an expert.  I really enjoyed speaking with her.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From: Natalie Jill Fitness   Natalie Jill helps people across the globe reach their health, fitness, and business goals.  Natalie left a very successful career in corporate America to follow her passion with health and fitness. As a Licensed Master Sports Nutritionist and functional fitness trainer, Natalie leveraged the power of the internet and in a short amount of time she was able to help millions of people worldwide get in shape and be their best selves.  In the process, she created a globally recognized brand with over a million social media followers worldwide and created an online business that has reached and transformed hundreds of thousands. Although many see Natalie Jill as a fitness and nutrition expert, she is increasingly garnering attention for her ability to help others create, define, and monetize their brand in the online space.  In health & fitness, or in business; Natalie brings out the BEST in everybody she works with and helps them GET RESULTS!

Episode 023: AJ Hawk – Why Does This Show Exist? What Does The Future Hold? One of the most enjoyable conversations I’ve had doing this podcast.  My brother AJ and I discuss why I am doing this podcast.  AJ has no fear to ask me anything and dives deep into my “Why” and we discuss how this show will progress… From The “About Me” page on www.LearningLeaderShow.com Leaders are learners. The best leaders never stop working to make themselves better. As Kobe Bryant once said, “There is power in understanding the journey of others to help create your own.” That’s really why the Learning Leader Show exists. To come together to understand the journey successful leaders are on so that we can better understand our own. This Show is full of stories told by world class leaders. Personal stories of successes, failures and lessons learned along the way. Our guests come from diverse backgrounds—some are best-selling authors, others are genius entrepreneurs and one even made a million dollars wearing t-shirts for a year. My role in this endeavor is to talk to the smartest, most creative, always-learning leaders in the world so that we can learn from them as we create our own journey. Episode 023: AJ Hawk – Why Does This Show Exist? What Does The Future Hold? Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Some Questions AJ Asked Me: How do you do this show? When do you have time? What’s your ultimate goal with the podcast? How do you do it better than others? How do you feel about where podcasts in general are headed? Would you ever charge people to listen to your podcast? (NO) How about doing in person episodes? How do you make sure your podcast doesn’t feel scripted? What is pronoia? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why I love doing this podcast My goals – Goals already achieved and others I have for the future My thought process on making a great podcast The importance of my preparation for each episode The facts behind the growth (HUGE) of podcasts Why I believe in pronoia and what it means The importance of taking action “There are two types of pain you will go through in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret.  Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn Continue Learning Sign up to receive e-mail updates:  www.LearningLeaderShow.com Follow AJ on Twitter: @OfficialAJHawk Follow me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 011: Brady Quinn – Why Certain People Are Great Leaders And Why Others Are Not Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I really enjoyed having this conversation with AJ.  Would you like to see us do it again?  Reach out to us on Twitter (@OfficialAJHawk & @RyanHawk12) Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   AJ Hawk Bio from Packers.com Ranks No. 1 in franchise history (since 1975) with 1,025 tackles, having surpassed John Anderson (1,020 from 1978-89) for the team mark in the 2013 regular-season finale. Has posted 100-plus tackles in four consecutive seasons (2010-13) and in seven of his eight years in the NFL (2006-08, 2010-13). Has led the team in tackles five times during his career (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012-13), which ties LB Nick Barnett for the franchise record (since 1975). Followed the likes of Lawrence Taylor (1981), Derrick Thomas (1989), Junior Seau (1990) and Willie McGinest (1994) as one of only 29 linebackers drafted in the top five since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.   Played in 51 games at Ohio State with 38 starts, collecting 394 tackles (196 solo), 41 stops for a loss, 15½ sacks, seven INTs, 13 passes broken up, two fumbles recovered and three forced fumbles; also returned both a blocked punt and INT for TDs…A three-year starter (2003-05), he earned first-team All-Big Ten honors each of those seasons…Available for every play during his college career, he started his final 37 contests in consecutive fashion…Earned his degree in criminology.  Given name Aaron James Hawk…Nicknamed “A.J.” by his parents since birth, after legendary Indy car driver A.J. Foyt…From Centerville, Ohio…Married the former Laura Quinn, The couple has a 3-year-old daughter, Lennon Noel, and a 1-year-old son, Hendrix Knight…Brother, Ryan, played QB for the Birmingham Steeldogs of Arena Football and played in college at Ohio University…

Episode 022: Steve Scott – How To Earn $50,000/Month Self-Publishing on Amazon I love learning about people with fascinating lifestyles… Steve leads an incredibly interesting life.  I also enjoyed learning about his daily routine and the process for creating successful books. Steve lives the kind of life that Tim Ferriss describes in The 4 Hour Work Week.  Striving to do the activities that he wants… In Steve’s case that involves a lot of traveling, writing, and running! Episode 022: Steve Scott – How To Earn $50,000/Month Self-Publishing on Amazon Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: How much money do you make? What is your writing process? What are your daily routines? What is your best-selling book? How did you decide to do this as your life’s work? In This Episode, You Will Learn: $65,000 is the biggest income he’s earned in a month How to focus on “habit stacking” Why Steve disagrees with the typical book publishing model Steve’s travels and climbing mountains How to get out of your comfort zone The elements that define a quality life  “A learning leader is someone who is deeply curious about the world… And sees it as a fascination, not a fear…” – Kare Anderson   Continue Learning Go to Steve’s website: http://www.stevescottsite.com/ Buy Steve’s book on Amazon: Amazon - Steve Scott Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevescott1 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning about people with fascinating lifestyles.. Steve leads an incredibly interesting life.  I also enjoyed learning about his daily routine and the process for creating successful books.  I really enjoyed speaking with her.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Who is Steve Scott? (In his own words from SteveScottSite.com)   I’m a firm believer in the idea of the “Internet Lifestyle.” Money is great and all.  But I think it’s not as important as creating the life that YOU want to live.  The greatest thing about having an affiliate business is the flexibility to do things on YOUR terms.  Don’t believe me?  Well, I just spent seven months traveling through Europe in 2010 (from April to November.)  I literally lived the laptop lifestyle where I bounced from one city to the next.  During this time, each week I averaged 5 hours on my money making businesses and 10 hours writing/marketing this blog. This experience validated all the notions I had about being able to work hard, travel the world, and do what you want to do.   I’m just an ordinary guy who has a relatively normal existence on the Jersey Shore.  I live in a modest two-bedroom apartment on the ocean.  Most of my days are spent working.  And during my free time I like to do fun activities like running, hiking, skiing, surfing, reading and spending time with my loved ones.

Episode 021: Kare Anderson – How To Become An Opportunity Maker I would like to thank Dorie Clark for introducing me to Kare.  Both Dorie and Kare are such great givers… Always trying to help others and they’ve done so much for me.   I was fascinated with this conversation with Kare.  She is incredibly intelligent and is a very deep thinker.  It was a joy to get her to put some of those thoughts on tape for this great podcast episode. This is episode is great for anyone who wants to become an opportunity maker. Kare Anderson is an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter, now connective behavior speaker and columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post. Anderson’s TED talk on The Web of Humanity: Becoming an Opportunity Maker has attracted over 1.3 million views. Her clients are as diverse as Salesforce, Novartis, S.F. Giants and The Skoll Foundation. Episode 021: Kare Anderson – How To Become An Opportunity Maker Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “A learning leader is someone who is deeply curious about the world… And sees it as a fascination, not a fear…” – Kare Anderson Some Questions I Ask: How did you prepare for your great Ted Talk? What was the process for that? How has that Ted Talk changed your lifef? Why do you think it moved so many people? What is your book “Moving From Me To We” all about? What is “The 2 AM Principle” all about? (His book title) What does being a “giver” mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: “Specificity leads to clarity, credibility, and memorability.” Why Kare sat down for her Ted Talk (people never do this) How to move from “Me” to “We” Thin slicing – Helping Others How to get out of your comfort zone The elements that define a quality life  “Specificity leads to clarity, credibility, and memorability.” – Kare Anderson Continue Learning See why 1.3 million people have watched this TED Talk Read her book: "From Me To We" Follow Kare on Twitter @KareAnderson You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become an opportunity maker.  It’s a fascinating topic and Kare is Kare at it!  I really enjoyed speaking with her.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell  Bio From SayItBetter.com Kare Anderson is an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter, now connective behavior speaker and columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post. Anderson’s TED talk on The Web of Humanity: Becoming an Opportunity Maker has attracted over 1.3 million views. Her clients are as diverse as Salesforce, Novartis, S.F. Giants and The Skoll Foundation.   She’s a founding board member of Annie’s Homegrown, co-founder of nine political PACs, and author of Mutuality Matters, Moving From Me to We, Getting What You Want and other books. I would like to thank Dorie Clark for introducing me to Kare.  Both Dorie and Kare are such great givers… Always trying to help others and they’ve done so much for me.   I was fascinated with this conversation with Kare.  She is incredibly intelligent and is a very deep thinker.  It was a joy to get her to put some of those thoughts on tape for this great podcast episode. This is episode is great for anyone who wants to become an opportunity maker. Kare Anderson is an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter, now connective behavior speaker and columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post. Anderson’s TED talk on The Web of Humanity: Becoming an Opportunity Maker has attracted over 1.3 million views. Her clients are as diverse as Salesforce, Novartis, S.F. Giants and The Skoll Foundation.  

Episode 020: Matt Eversmann – How To Lead Soldiers Into Battle (Black Hawk Down) I was truly honored to speak with an American Hero for this episode of The Learning Leader Show.  Matt Eversmann led soldiers into one of the most dangerous places in the world.  His story was told in the book and movie, “Black Hawk Down.”  His specific character was played by Josh Hartnett.  We discussed the story behind what really happened in Mogadishu… Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force. Episode 020: Matt Eversmann – How To Lead Soldiers Into Battle (Black Hawk Down) Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Fear is something you have to control.  It’s okay to be scared.”  - Matt Eversmann describing what it’s like to be shot at. Some Questions I Ask: What are the differences between leading soldiers into battle vs leading in a business setting? What are you feeling as you’re being shot at? What was it like to be portrayed by Josh Hartnett in the movie Black Hawk Down? How could you have handled the adverse situation better? Why do we struggle to implement and execute what we’ve learned? How would you define a learning leader What specific lessons learned from the mission that you took back to Fort Benning? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Matt’s love of his team and him focusing on the people he fought with How everything for the book and movie Black Hawk Down came about His advice for both the military soldiers making the transition back into the civilian world as well the companies who are going to hire them What it was like speaking with the widow of one of his men he fought with How Black Hawk Down has affected his life  “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Continue Learning See great video of Matt: Matt Eversmann - AVC The story of Black Hawk Down: Black Hawk Down Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: LinkedIn You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I was honored to have this Matt… I learned so much about his process for leadership.  I loved his descriptions for what it’s like when the bullets are flying (literally).  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From Keppler Speakers: First Sergeant Matt Eversmann's legendary leadership while facing the horrors of war cemented his status as an American military hero. Portrayed by Josh Hartnett, Eversmann was immortalized in the epic film, Black Hawk Down, which recounts the 18 harrowing hours when US soldiers in Somalia were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu. Young Rangers and Delta Force soldiers fought side-by-side, outnumbered and marked for death by an angry mob, until a rescue convoy was mounted.  Committed to sharing the lessons he learned in the military, inspirational speaker Matt Eversmann focuses on motivating all people, be they soldiers, students, or employees, through values-based leadership, encouraging them to do their best and dedicate themselves to a cause. His courage and patriotism are unmatched, and his power as a motivational speaker is unrivaled. Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force.    

Episode 019: Chris Borland – Why He Walked Away From Millions Of Dollars This was an extremely thought provoking conversation with Chris Borland.  Chris is an extremely intelligent person who also is very driven and likable.  I really enjoyed getting to know him better and also gain a better understanding for why he walked away from the NFL after just one stellar season. Chris Borland had a storied high school and college football career.  That led him to being a third round draft choice of The San Francisco 49ers where he quickly excelled as a dominant Linebacker. Borland was selected as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month for November. Chris finished his rookie season with 108 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions in only starting 8 games. On March 16, 2015, he announced his retirement from the NFL citing concern of head trauma.  Chris received a $617,436 signing bonus when he inked a four-year rookie deal with the 49ers coming out of college. He'll be returning over $450,000 to the team. Episode 019: Chris Borland – Why He Walked Away From Millions Of Dollars   Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.   The Learning Leader Show “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Some Questions I Ask: Why did you decide to walk away from your NFL career and millions of $$? What has been the overall response from people? Do we need to create a backup plan for college athletes? How did Junior Seau’s suicide affect you? Would you allow your own children to play football? What is next for you in your life now that you are done with football? What is your definition of a great Learning Leader? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The specifics behind why he walked away from football About his conversations with Dr. Harry Edwards – renowned Sociology professor The exact time when he contemplated not playing The letter he wrote to his parents before the season How much money he had to pay back from his bonus Who he discussed this with (Small group) “There are two types of pain you will go through in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret.  Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn Continue Learning Read the Boston University Head Trauma Research: http://www.bu.edu/cte/ Comments by Dr. Harry Edwards:  http://sociology.berkeley.edu/professor-emeritus/harry-edwards Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisDec26   You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I really enjoyed this great conversation with Chris… I learned a lot about his makeup and his specific process to make the decision he feels best with.  I could tell he was completely at ease with the decision he’s made.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio Chris Borland had a storied high school and college football career.  That led him to being a third round draft choice of The San Francisco 49ers where he quickly excelled as a dominant Linebacker. Borland was selected as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month for November. Chris finished his rookie season with 108 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions in only starting 8 games. On March 16, 2015, he announced his retirement from the NFL citing concern of head trauma.  Chris received a $617,436 signing bonus when he inked a four-year rookie deal with the 49ers coming out of college. He'll be returning over $450,000 to the team.    

Episode 018: Sam Silverstein – Why Successful People Love Accountability This was an intense conversation with Sam Silverstein.  Sam is absolutely committed to instilling the desire for accountability within organizations. Accountability is about keeping commitments to people, not things.  If you have any desire to learn more about accountability and how that’s a necessary component for all learning leaders, then you will love this episode.   Sam Silverstein, CSP is founder and CEO of Sam Silverstein, Inc., an accountability think tank dedicated to helping companies create an organizational culture that prioritizes and inspires accountability. He is an international business consultant, speaker and author. His manufacturing and distribution companies have sold over $100 million in products and services and he has successfully sold one of his businesses to a Fortune 500 company. Sam served as the President of the National Speakers Association (2008-2009) and is a Certified Speaking Professional. Sam’s work with companies has transformed organizational culture and created success in all areas.   Welcome to Episode 018: Sam Silverstein – Why Successful People Love Accountability   Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.   The Learning Leader Show   “You are responsible to things… You’re accountable to people.” – Sam Silverstein   Some Questions I Ask: How do you help people learn to enjoy accountability? Why don’t most companies understand what they believe? How do you help those people? Do you have self-doubt?  How do you handle it? What books have influenced you most? How did you become one of the most read writers on LinkedIn In This Episode, You Will Learn: Sam’s 12 affirmations Sam’s goals and his vision Why Sam said, “Ryan, You’re throwing me on the couch!” The enormous responsibility of a leader 9 characteristics to being great Why leaders are accountable to serve others   “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden   Continue Learning Get his new book: “Non Negotiable” Go to his website:www.SamSilverstein.com See why over 212,000 people follow Sam on Twitter: @SamSilverstein   You may also like these episodes:   Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks   Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan   Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion   Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts   Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become better writers.  Sam is definitely a fantastic learning leader who is always striving to improve.  An incredibly successful leader who influences so many…  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell   Bio From  SamSilverstein.com   Sam Silverstein, CSP is founder and CEO of Sam Silverstein, Inc., an accountability think tank dedicated to helping companies create an organizational culture that prioritizes and inspires accountability. He is an international business consultant, speaker and author. His manufacturing and distribution companies have sold over $100 million in products and services and he has successfully sold one of his businesses to a Fortune 500 company. Sam served as the President of the National Speakers Association (2008-2009) and is a Certified Speaking Professional. Sam’s work with companies has transformed organizational culture and created success in all areas.   Originally from Atlanta, he has a Business degree from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Washington University. He is married with four children and currently resides in St. Louis, MO.    

Episode 017: Jeff Haden – Why 578,000 People Follow Jeff’s Writing On LinkedIn This was a very interesting conversation with Jeff Haden.  I had never met a ghost writer prior to speaking with Jeff.  I have actually read a ton of his work on INC and LinkedIn for quite some time and I didn’t even realize he was the author.  I suspect a lot of  you have as well.  Check his work out on LinkedIn.  He has written a lot of great pieces that will inevitably help in your career.  This was a very fun conversation!1 From INC: Jeff Haden is a ghostwriter, speaker, LinkedIn Influencer, and contributing editor for Inc. He learned much of what he knows about business and technology working his way up to managing a 250-employee book plant; everything else he picks up as a ghostwriter for innovators and business leaders. He’s written more than 50 nonfiction books, including six Amazon Business and Investing No. 1's, along with hundreds of articles and reports. And he's collected four years of tips and advice in his book TransForm: Dramatically Improve Your Career, Business, Relationships, and Life … One Simple Step at a Time.   Welcome to Episode 017 with ghost writer, and LinkedIn Influencer, Jeff Haden   Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.   The Learning Leader Show   “There are two types of pain you will go through in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret.  Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn   Some Questions I Ask: What is the process to become a ghost writer? Are you allowed to say who you write for? What’s the difference between ghost writing vs writing with another author like “Lone Survivor.”  What’s the difference? How much do you charge to ghost write a book? What books have influenced you most? How did you become one of the most read writers on LinkedIn   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Inspiration Quotes that will change your life Read “Talent Code” by Daniel Coyle Read “So Good They Can’t Ignore You.”  Cal Norwood    The 1 Compelling Question Every Interviewer Should Ask How to properly set goals The elements that define a quality life How long it takes to become an overnight success   “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden   Continue Learning Read Jeff’s work on LinkedIN:Jeff Haden Read “So Good They Can’t Ignore You” by  Cal Norwood    Follow Jeff on Twitter@jeff_haden   You may also like these episodes:   Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks   Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan   Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion   Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts   Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become better writers.  Jeff is an extremely interesting person.  An incredibly successful writer who influences so many…  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show!   Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From  INC   Jeff Haden is a ghostwriter, speaker, LinkedIn Influencer, and contributing editor for Inc. He learned much of what he knows about business and technology working his way up to managing a 250-employee book plant; everything else he picks up as a ghostwriter for innovators and business leaders. He’s written more than 50 nonfiction books, including six Amazon Business and Investing No. 1's, along with hundreds of articles and reports. And he's collected four years of tips and advice in his book TransForm: Dramatically Improve Your Career, Business, Relationships, and Life … One Simple Step at a Time.

Episode 016: Jon Levy – The Influencers: How To Be A Super Connector When I was thinking of creating this podcast, Jon was the type of person I wanted to have on my show.  I learned about him after both Forbes and Business Insider wrote great articles about his “Influencer Dinners.”  I was fascinated to hear about these dinners and many more stories from Jon during our time speaking together. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to become better at creating lasting memories and also Jon Levy is a behavior expert, consultant, writer and keynote speaker best known for his work in the fields of Influence and Social Experience. He has worked with countless brands and companies to support their efforts in consumer engagement, customer acquisition, and product development, by applying the latest behavioral research ranging from neuroscience and psychology to economics and biology.   Welcome to Episode 016 with the leader of The Influencers, Jon Levy   Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.   The Learning Leader Show “Nothing good happens after 2:00 AM except for the most epic experiences in your life.” – Jon Levy   Some Questions I Ask: Why did you create “The Influencers?” How has it changed your life? What specific ways do you create special moments? How big do you want “The Influencers” to be? What is “The 2 AM Principle” all about? (His book title) What does being a “giver” mean to you?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to run your own influencer dinners How Dunbar’s Law affects relationships How big he wants “The Influencers” to be Goal setting practices How to create truly special moments The elements that define a quality life How long it takes to become an overnight success   “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden   Continue Learning Go toJon's Website: www.JonLevyTLB.com Read “Connected” by  Nicholas A. Christakis Follow Shane on Twitter @JonLevyTLB   You may also like these episodes:   Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks   Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan   Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion   Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts   Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all grow our network and influence others.  It’s a fascinating topic and Jon is fantastic at it!  I really enjoyed speaking with Jon.  We’ve kept in touch and the next time I’m in NYC, I will be sure to meet up with Jon.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show!   Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell   Bio From  Jon Levy TLB Jon Levy is a behavior expert, consultant, writer and keynote speaker best known for his work in the fields of Influence and Social Experience. He has worked with countless brands and companies to support their efforts in consumer engagement, customer acquisition, and product development, by applying the latest behavioral research ranging from neuroscience and psychology to economics and biology. Within the behavioral realm Jon has two areas of expertise: The study of Influence: What causes people to make the decisions they make. This understanding spawned the creation of “Influencers”, a private community and dining experience for tastemakers and industry leaders. Members range across all industries from well-known actors and Olympians, to executives at major companies and royalty. Influencers has received a fair share of media including stories in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, The Observer, to name a few. Combining years of experience running Influencers and research, Jon has developed a deep understanding in designing social experiences and creating influencer programs for brands. The study of Adventure: Identifying what causes people to live fun, exciting, and remarkable lives. After years of studying what has become known as “The Science of Adventure”, Jon was able to discern that every adventurous experience follows a predictable four stage processes. Each stage has specific characteristics that, when applied, make the experience exciting. This expertise has garnered Jon a reputation as one of the foremost authorities on Adventure. In his free time, Jon works on outrageous projects. He spent a year traveling weekends to the world’s greatest events (Grand Prix, Art Basel, Sundance, Burning Man, Running of the Bulls, Cannes, etc.) and barely survived to tell the tale. Prior to that, taking control of his health and wellness, he was a before-and-after fitness model for a 90-day video training program. Other projects have included unscripted television, mobile apps, books and alcohol development, to name a few.    

Episode 015: Noah Fleming – How To Create Enduring Customer Loyalty   I love discussing how we can all better serve our customer base.  The best way to create and grow a thriving business is to create customer loyalty.  Noah Fleming is an expert at accomplishing this task.  He goes into detail on this topic in this episode. That’s just one reason I had an awesome time interviewing today’s guest on The Learning Leader Show. Noah is a marketing expert. As a thought leader in strategic marketing and customer loyalty, Noah helps clients dramatically and rapidly increase sales, multiply profits, and maximize customer value.   Welcome to Episode 015 with the Marketing Expert, Noah Fleming   Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.   The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden   Some Questions I Ask: How do you create customer loyalty? What made you pay so much money for a mentor? How are you affiliated with Seth Godin?  He seems to like your book… Do you think it’s better to go the traditional publishing route? Or how about all of the great self-publishing options out there? What is your why? What are your goals?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: About Seth Godin telling him to “Ship It” A giveaway for YOU, the listeners.  Listen to the end of the episode and Noah offers something for free to the first listeners who write to him Specific Goal Setting Practices The importance of loyalty How anyone can do what Noah has done How to become a better public speaker Why it’s so important to invest in yourself Continue Learning Go tohttp://noahfleming.com/ Read “Evergreen” by Noah Fleming Follow Jason on Twitter:@noahfleming   You may also like these episodes:   Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks   Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan   Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion   Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can build loyalty with our customers.  Noah has mastered this vital skill.  I loved this episode.  I’m proud to say that Noah has become a friend.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show!   Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell   Bio: Noah is a marketing expert. As a thought leader in strategic marketing and customer loyalty, Noah helps clients dramatically and rapidly increase sales, multiply profits, and maximize customer value. He is the trusted source for coaching and consulting to thousands of owners, executives, and individuals. Noah is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book in Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service –EVERGREEN: Cultivate The Enduring Customer Loyalty That Keeps Your Business Thriving. He’s an expert blogger for Fast Company Magazine, and a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Section. Noah has been routinely quoted and mentioned in publications like Forbes, The New York Times, Reuters, and more. Noah has taught master classes on retention for the popular website, Mixergy.com, a site dedicated to interviewing company founders and industry experts, such as Gary Vanyerchuk (author of “Crush It” & “The Thank You Economy”), Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and Groupon founder Andrew Mason, among hundreds of others. Fleming has conducted webinars on retention for audiences of C-level executives for sites like Vindicia, an online payment company responsible for processing over $4 billion dollars annually in recurring payments. Fleming’s Vindicia webinar had the highest pre-registration the site had seen in years, and listeners proclaimed it was one of the best they had ever heard. He’s delivered powerful ‘how-to’ workshops at the Subscription Site Insider Summit in New York City & most recently San Francisco where Subscription Site Insider Editor Minal Bopaih said, “he knows exactly what you should be measuring on your site,” and Nicole Rodriguez of MarketingProfs.com proclaimed, “I look forward to implementing the tactical advice he gave on improving our members’ experiences while boosting renewals.” More recently, Fleming delivered the closing keynote to over 400 information publishers at the Society of Information Publishers Association’s (SIPA) 36th Annual Conference in Washington, DC. SIPA’s President Robert Brady said, “At our 36th Annual Conference, we wanted to give our members an equal dose of immediately useful information and the confidence to put it to use. Noah Fleming’s closing keynote, which emphasized the critical importance of retention, gave us all a number of strategies that we could begin using right away. All of our members found the talk entertaining and useful. I recommend him highly.” Fleming is also member of Alan Weiss’s Mentorship Program & Growth Cycle®, two highly respected and world-renowned programs dedicated to the refinement of advanced consulting skills, and one of only 36 people who are globally recognized & accredited by Dr. Weiss as a Master Mentor.  

Episode 014: Jairek Robbins – How We Can All “Learn It, Live It, Give It” This was one of the most inspirational conversations I’ve had… Jairek has an incredible desire to serve others and it’s evident immediately when speaking with him.  This episode was packed full of great ideas and actionable takeaways to implement immediately. “My goal is to assist people in the process of rapidly achieving their goals so they are able to live the life of their dreams. My hope is that they will eventually pay-it-forward and help those that they care about the most do the same” – Jairek Robbins   Welcome to Episode 014 with Inspirational Speaker, Jairek Robbins   Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.   The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: What do you think of people who view positive psychology with skepticism? What are the specific big moments in your life that shaped who you are? Why do people fail to execute the plan? Is 1 on 1 coaching scalable? What is the best advice you’ve ever received? What is it like growing up on the road at speaking conventions?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The 3 stages of life and how to understand them to your benefit Why our habits can either inhibit us and help us How to work directly with Jairek How to be open to new experiences Why it’s so important to be yourself What “The Rock,” Kevin Hart, and James Altucher have in common   Continue Learning Go towww.JairekRobbins.com Follow Jairek on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JairekRobbins   You may also like these episodes:   Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison   Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan   Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion   Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts   Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. Jairek was incredibly inspirational.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show!   Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell   From JairekRobbins.com Oliver Wendell Holmes once said “a mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimensions.” As an innovator, Jairek is applying his own philosophy and living a life of adventure, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. Whether it’s cage diving with great white sharks, hanging with silverbacks in Rwanda, white water rafting down the Nile, working as a volunteer in underdeveloped regions, or building a powerful enterprise that’s built for results, Jairek does more than talk about it, he stretches the boundaries of traditional thinking and makes it happen  

Episode 013: Jenny Vrentas – How A Biochemistry Major Became One of The Best Football Writers In The Business Jenny Vrentas is one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met… I actually sent her a copy of Shane Snow’s book, Smartcuts because I think they have so much in common (both are super smart).  She majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State and was personally picked by Peter King to write for The MMQB… The premier football website in the world.   Jenny received her Masters in Journalism from Columbia and was hired by The Star Ledger (2007 – 2013).  She was then hired by Peter King and The MMQB (Sports Illustrated) in 2013.   Welcome to Episode 012 with award winning journalist for The MMQB, Jenny Vrentas   Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show Some Questions I Ask: How does a Bio Chemistry major become a sports journalist? What was it like to be recruited by Peter King for The MMQB and Sports Illustrated? Who are your favorite people to cover? Teams? Coaches? What is your definition of a learning leader? What is your favorite story?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why she chose to be a sports writer after going to college to study Bio Chemistry and Molecular Biology About her conversation with Rex Ryan over wings and beer Jenny’s first time covering The Super Bowl Why she wanted to blaze her own trail The process and stories behind how she was recruited by Peter King What her work meetings consist of… how ideas are pitched, etc…   “No matter what path you take, you always want to be an example for other people…  You want to write about something that you will be a takeaway for someone in their life.” – Jenny Vrentas   Continue Learning Go towww.TheMMQB.com   Follow Jenny on Twitter@JennyVrentas   You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison   Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan   Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion   Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts   Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was a lot of fun for me.  I loved getting to know Jenny better and her stories/knowledge were phenomenal.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show!   Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell