In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder of Greatness Group, Gina Mollicone-Long. Gina Mollicone-Long's work is centered around the concept of greatness, a quality she believes exists in everyone. Her mission is to help people remove the obstacles that prevent them from expressing their greatness fully. Through her learning platform, Greatness U, she works with a diverse range of clients, from corporate teams and C-level executives to individuals. Gina teaches leaders how to read people and tailor their leadership style accordingly, which leads to more successful outcomes with less effort. This approach is particularly relevant when addressing the issue of burnout. Gina suggests analyzing the leader's current leadership approach and identifying any inefficiencies. When a leader feels exhausted and unmotivated, she recommends adapting one's leadership style to match their team members' preferred representation system. By understanding how individuals process information (visually, auditory, kinesthetic, or digitally), leaders can communicate more effectively and reduce burnout by working smarter, not harder. She explained that many leaders struggle with self-perception and often underestimate their potential. This self-perception affects their ability to lead effectively and connect with their teams. Gina emphasized the importance of understanding and adapting to the differences in individuals' needs and preferences. Gina also highlighted the significance of addressing mental barriers and limiting beliefs that CEOs and leaders often carry. By addressing these internal obstacles, leaders can create a direct line of communication with their employees, fostering rapport and removing barriers to effective leadership.   Key Points from the Episode: Gina's work revolves around the concept of greatness Common challenges that leaders face Importance of understanding and adapting to individual needs and preferences Addressing burnout and exhaustion in leaders Adapting communication style to resonate with audience Addressing mental barriers and limiting beliefs in leaders Effective communication and tailoring messages to audience Flexible approach to sharing information and accommodating different learning styles   About Gina Mollicone-Long: Gina Mollicone-Long is a multi-talented success coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker with a diverse background in engineering, philosophy, and science-spirit intersection. Her expertise is helping individuals and companies achieve their goals through powerful transformations. As the co-founder of the Greatness Group, Gina has positively impacted tens of thousands of people worldwide through her training, coaching, and speaking engagements on six continents. Gina's influence extends through her widely read books, "Think or Sink" and "The Secret of Successful Failing," which offer valuable insights for personal growth and success. Having shared the stage with renowned figures like Bob Proctor from "The Secret," Gina's compelling motivational speeches leave a lasting impact on her audiences. Her world travels, and experiences with diverse cultural perspectives have contributed to the universal relevance of her programs. As one of the most highly trained success coaches globally, Gina holds prestigious certifications in NLP, Hypnosis, Time Line Therapy®, Master Coaching, and HeartMath Institute techniques. Additionally, she is an adept practitioner and trainer in the ancient Hawaiian practice of Huna and various other old technologies for overcoming obstacles. Gina's "The Breakthrough"...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO of Vanquish Media Group, Chase Friedman. Chase Friedman, the founder and CEO of Vanquish Media Group, talked about the world of strategic brand marketing and development and how purpose-driven organizations can profit with purpose. Chase's journey began in the realm of independent filmmaking, where he honed his skills in storytelling. However, he soon realized that even the most compelling story could fall flat without the right deployment and connection to the audience. This revelation led him to create Vanquish Media Group. This company focuses on creating great content and storytelling and using digital marketing tools and techniques to ensure that the message reaches and impacts the audience. Chase finds the most joy in working with small to medium-sized businesses and thought-leader entrepreneurs. He enjoys getting involved with the CEO, founder, and executive team, as they tend to be agile, nimble, and transparent. He prefers working with smaller companies because it allows him to make a more significant impact and bring about foundational change and clarity.   Key Points from the Episode: Focus on purpose-driven organizations and businesses Importance of brand purpose and values in driving business growth Three sequential steps: discovery, identity, and growth Type of clients that Chase works with at Vanquish Media Group Requirements for potential clients: size and budget are not the only factors Preference for working with small to medium-sized businesses and thought leader entrepreneurs Emphasis on profit and purpose as core tenets Ways to learn more about Vanquish Media Group: website, brand assessment, ebooks, blogs   About Chase Friedman: Chase started his career as a storyteller, writing-directing-producing independent films, television and commercials before focusing his passion exclusively on brand marketing. In 2016, Chase founded Vanquish Media Group to elevate premium brand content with digital marketing activation to cut through the ‘white noise’ of the digital landscape and inspire deeper connections with audiences and stakeholders. He has guided a diverse array of clients across multiple industries, from subject matter experts (Aisha Bowe, John Rogers, Hamse Warfa) to lean-startups (iNDIEFLIX, RL Leaders, Lightbeam), Fortune 500’s (HP, Acer, People) and non-profits (Brain Aneurysm Foundation, The Lawfare Project, Future of School), providing strategic brand leadership and management to unlock sustainable business growth and societal impact. With over 1,500 branded content assets produced, 500 Million cumulative views, and +$45MM generated in sales and donations, there is proof that you can do good AND do well. His mission continues as a member of 1% for the Planet and serving on the Board of Advisors for the non-profit Film2Future foundation. Chase also serves as a Fractional CMO guiding organizations towards more significant profit with purpose. A South Florida native, Chase earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He has resided in Los Angeles for 15 years with his wife and kids, Jack and Ella – and his trusty companion, Regis the Beagle. He also enjoys dabbling in the culinary arts and mixology, and you can often find him seizing the great outdoors, snowboarding, rock climbing and wakeboarding.   About Vanquish Media Group: Vanquish...