Play Your Position With Mary Lou Kayser

Do you remember the first time you sat down to use the Internet?  I do. I was teaching high school English at the time. It was the mid-90s and I already knew my students knew more about this wild thing than I or any of my colleagues did because I’d seen groups of them gathered around clunky laptops on the floor gawking at their screens. A palpable buzz filled the air. We all knew things were going to be different from now on. We just didn’t know how different things would be.  What didn’t happen that day was getting a pamphlet, playbook, or sheet of paper with stick figure drawings on it walking me through how this thing works. It came with no operating instructions. Still doesn’t. Not in any organized way, anyway. In today's episode, I explore a leadership question that has no simple answser, but needs to be asked again and again: How do we develop the capacity for living simultaneously in two worlds -- the virtual world (where seemingly anything goes) and the natural world (where universal laws rule the roo

Doing the next right thing can be easy -- or the hardest challenge we've every faced. Today's guest William Gammon is an accomplished senior executive, advisor, thought leader, author, and mentor coach with more than 50 years of success across the airline, securities, and insurance industries who knows a thing or two about taking the next right step. William has held a leadership position as a financial advisor and Vice President for Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He also founded Gammon and Associates where he assisted clients formulating clear goals and plans with processes and pathways to achieve and surpass them. For his exceptional leadership, he has been recognized for the Ameriprise Circle of Success Award from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a top award-winning performer at three former Broker-Dealers. William obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance from the University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie College of Business. As a sales executive, financial advisor, busine

James Davis is the owner of Tech Commandos, a company on the forefront of the new era of hybrid workforce solutions which has been singled out by Goldman Sachs as a visionary business in the IT sector. When the pandemic hit, much of the world’s workforce went online, creating a demand for reliable cloud based solutions. James noticed that smaller companies were at a disadvantage and didn’t have access to these solutions because of funding constraints. Tech Commandos was born to level the playing field. From protecting data, giving employees access to everything they need wherever they are, to attracting employees on a wider geographic footprint—James and his team make it easy and affordable. James understands the needs of the hybrid workplace and is passionate about providing actionable insights to help business leaders navigate this new world. He is the go-to resource within the hybrid workplace space. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you t

Delegation is something every leader must learn how to do. Today's guest, Emily Morgan, shares with us what goes into learning this critical skill, and perhaps more importantly, how to get really good at it. Emily Morgan is an entrepreneur with an innate heart for supporting others. Her mission is to create freedom and energy for people to do what they love by helping them master delegation. Emily speaks nationally on the topics of delegation, automation, remote workforces, and flexwork culture, and she has been featured in Forbes as a Top 50 Remote Employer, contributed articles to the Huffington Post, and highlighted in the NY Times. As the leader of Delegate Solutions, she and the team focus on helping entrepreneurial leaders better manage their time and priorities. Their virtual executive support program includes their proprietary delegation system as a service that provides fractional executive support coupled with proven delegation strategies to help leaders leverage themselves more effectively. Emily r

What makes some videos "watchable" while others are major snooze fests?Today's guest, Zack Slingsby, takes us inside the world of memorable video production, and how anyone can grow their companies and lead their content marketing initiatives with high quality videos. Zachary Slingsby is a writer, short film creator, and founder of Human Factor Media, an award winning branded storytelling company that has worked with leading brands and publishers to create videos people actually want to watch. Zack graduated from Fordham University, received his MFA from the New School and has published in over a dozen creative and industry publications. He believes the ingredient that makes a literary story great is the same that makes for a great video. His company is based between Nashville, where he lives, and New York City, collaborating with brands to create stories and films instead of ads and interruptions. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today.

Mary Ann Pruitt is the CEO and President at Mosaic Media, a collection of media buying experts and creative strategists who negotiate, purchase, and monitor advertising space and airtime. Mary Ann started her career in media by working as a senior sales executive for some of the nation’s largest media outlets. After discovering her talent and love for all things media strategy, she founded Mosaic as a way to provide niche expert experience to agencies and marketing departments across the country. Her hard work and savvy strategy skills have led Mosaic to year-over- year growth, and has expanded her impact as an industry leader in all things traditional, digital, and everything in between. Reflecting this is a 2020 award from Cynopsis Media naming her as a Top Woman in Media. Mary Ann has helped develop effective marketing strategies for agencies of all sizes, small businesses, service businesses, private educational institutions and legal and professional services businesses along with many others. She is pas

These days, there’s a ton of talk about finding your purpose and then living it.  For many, finding your purpose is The Holy Grail of being human.  The challenge is, of course, life doesn’t always align in a perfect little sequence of bullet points leading us blissfully toward our why. When it comes to finding your purpose and doing what you’re here to do, discovering what that is will not necessarily be simple -- or immediately apparent.  = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and life on your leadership journey.  Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader.   Buy one of my books on Amazon and leave me a 5-s

Trust has never been more important and yet... these days, trust in leadership has eroded significantly. From employees to citizens, too many of us have become jaded about what people in positions of leadership are -- or aren't -- doing. Today's guest, John Robertson, is determined to turn that trend around so trust is not only present, but fostered throughout teams and organizations. John is the Founder and President of FORTLOG Services. John built his services with a focus on an encouragement-based approach, resolving root causes as opposed to treating crisis and transition in the workplace symptomatically, as is often the practice. A trusted thinking partner with 30+ years of assisting individuals and organizations manage all forms of crisis/change, John leverages a values-anchored ethos as a leadership development specialist, helping organizations and individuals to define the new norm and thrive. Over the years, John has gained extensive and diverse experiences working with Indigenous peoples [First Nati

Can breathing really make a difference in how successful you are as a leader? Today's guest says one hundred percent it can -- and she can prove it. Elizabeth Borelli combines her years of experience in ICF-accredited executive and leadership coaching, and RYT® 200 training into a unique mind-body approach to personal growth and professional development. She combines proven stress reduction practices with coaching tools for developing the confidence, focus, and resilience you need to break through the thought traps of not-enoughness. The use of basic attention and energy management practices lets clients see beyond their limiting beliefs and into new opportunities for more meaning, positivity, and a greater life purpose. Elizabeth supplements her coaching programs with ongoing support using tools proven to help you to gain focus and clarity, connect with your source of strength, quiet the voices of self-doubt, take action, and stay accountable. Her work centers around mind-body practices proven to support las

What do you think you would do if you learned that your unborn child had a condition that almost guaranteed he wouldn't live beyond birth? In today's episode, Ty Morgan shares his very personal leadership story which is unlike any I've heard in the eight years I've been podcasting. Ty's story is not only moving, but proof that faith exists and works in amazing ways when we choose it over mistrust and disbelief. Faith has certainly been a central part of Ty's private and personal life. He is the Founder of Infinite Planning, where his goal is to educate and inspire individuals to take control of their financial lives through proper education and coaching methods. Ty also recently founded the nonprofit organization, Silent Guardian-Angels, Inc. something Ty never imagined he'd do but is beyond grateful he was guided to building it.   = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations

Seven months ago, my dad died.   And grief moved in.   Losing my dad is by far the most intense grief I’ve experienced. Nothing could have prepared me for it. No book or podcast or course could have taught me about what I would feel when grief came knocking at my door and moved in for I can’t possibly predict how long.    Even as time passes and the initial sting subsides, grief is always lurking in the emotional shadows, ready to take center stage and leave me sobbing in a puddle of tears because I just saw a car commercial featuring cute golden retriever puppies which were dad’s favorite breed.   Granting ourselves the space -- and the grace -- to feel grief is more than half the battle. If we could learn how to talk about it without feeling ashamed or weak, think of how much better more of us would do in all facets of our lives. If we could add grieving to the collective cultural conversation, think of how much faster our country would heal.   Original post: https://maryloukayser.com/grief-and-the-leader/

In today's episode, Courney DeRonde and I talk about how small businesses and nonprofits can become more profitable. Her enthusiasm for helping people see their business succeed is contagious. She shares ways she's experienced growth in her own business that any leader can use. Courtney is a CPA and Managing Partner at TDT CPAs and Advisors, a boutique advisory and accounting firm for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. She and her team help overwhelmed, successful leaders understand and maximize financial information so they can increase profitability and move their organizations to the next level. As an owner in her firm and managing partner, she also has firsthand experience running and scaling a small business. Enjoy!   = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and life on your leadership journey.  Here are a

Colin Gray is a podcaster, international speaker, PhD and founder of The Podcast Host and Alitu, a podcast maker app. Colin started out in Astrophysics, before realising, to his dismay, how much maths were involved. A zig-zag route through education, marketing and the web brought him to Podcasting, which has less maths, but just as many puzzles and fun ones at that. He started ThePodcastHost.com in 2011 as a resource to help people create successful podcasts. It’s now one of the biggest and oldest Podcasting learning resources on the web. Colin went on to found Alitu.com in 2018, a web app that helps podcasters effortlessly create their shows. Alitu takes care of the tech, and makes podcasting accessible to anyone. It offers a custom set of tools for recording, building and editing epic podcasts easily.   = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience

Once known as “The Flip King”, Joe Evangelisti is now the host of The Legacy Blueprint podcast and a leading expert in real estate investing - specifically in the self-storage industry.   After experiencing “burn out” from chasing single and multi-family deals, Joe walked away from his wildly successful flipping empire and transitioned to the world of Self-Storage.   Today, Joe’s mission is to show others how to tap into the massive opportunities hidden inside the self-storage industry. Opportunities that require far less time, less risk and exponentially more profits than any industry in real estate.   In addition to The Storage Syndicate, Joe also serves as the CEO of three 7 and 8 figure companies.   Prior to building his business and real estate empire, Joe served in the military as a Builder in the US Navy Seabees. He holds Letters of Commendation from the US Navy and The White House, a Letter of Appreciation from President Clinton, and numerous service medals. Joe lives with his wife Ashley and their 2

John Mitchell teaches the “SCIENCE of SUCCESS" at the University of Texas, along with a 12 minute a day technique that typically doubles an entrepreneur’s income within a year. When John turned 50, he wasn’t as successful as he thought he should be. Then it came to him: find the top book in the world on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That book is Think and Grow Rich, which has been read by over 100 million people. Once he did that, everything changed. John has since gone on to develop his 12 minute a day technique which caused his income to start doubling. Within four years he was netting MID SEVEN FIGURES figures a year. Time Magazine even did a cover story on the science behind his 12 minute day technique. John now teaches his methodology with the former Chancellor and President at the University of Texas where his technique is recognized as the “Top Application in the World” of the top book in the world on SUCCESS.   = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another

The war for talent is perhaps as fierce as it has ever been. Consequently, business leaders across the board are putting more energy into attracting and then hiring the best people for the right roles. It's no easy feat. Today's guest Scott Drake helps leaders make great decisions about who they onboard along with how to guide high potentials through the leadership pipeline. Scott is a sought-after consultant and trainer who made every mistake when rising through the leadership ranks. After seeing emerging leaders on his teams repeating the same mistakes, he set out to find a simpler and faster way to grow leaders. When he couldn’t find a shortcut, he invented one. His 25-year career includes stops at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington and start-ups in Silicon Valley. A few of the questions Scott addresses include: How can someone accelerate their growth from a role player to a leader? Why is it essential for leaders to “lose the competency war?” How can leaders improve their hiring of other leaders? Enjoy! = =

In today's episode, you will hear Dave “Laundromat Millionaire” Menz share his leadership journey from being your everyday average high school student to becoming a millionaire business owner in an industry with a not so clean reputation. Arguably one of the less "sexy" kinds of businesses to own, laundromats have nonetheless been very good to Dave. His story showcases why sometimes going against the popular grain grants you the biggest harvest. Dave is a laundromat industry veteran and the owner of the Queen City Laundry Chain of Laundromats in Cincinnati Ohio. His inspirational journey from purchasing a struggling laundromat to becoming a millionaire has inspired many entrepreneurs to try and overcome their own obstacles while building wealth. 

Orshie Herbein, a partner at Brand3, knows if you don’t have a clear message and image, you could be wasting as much as 80% of your marketing budget. She is here with some actionable ways to help business owners rethink marketing and to stop wasting time and money and accelerate business growth. With her unique perspective as a visual problem solver, Orshie is a great asset to have with us. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and life on your leadership journey.  Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader.   Buy one of my books on Amazon and leave me a 5-star review. How's your writing these days? Is wha

What does growing a business and blacksmithing have in common? Today's guest Russell Pearson is going to tell you...and you will love the way the analogy works out. I absolutely loved my conversation with Russell and I think you will, too. Some details about Russell Pearson: he is a Business Strategist, Designer, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker and Blacksmith. Whether stalking the big stage, going global from his private studio or rocking a comedy club, he brings passion, humour, and insight to every discussion. For over 25 years, he has been working with passionate yet frustrated business people to transform the way they grow their organisations. An award-winning business owner, founder of the Forge Business Program, host of the Marketing Report Podcast, Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia, and father of 3 feisty children. Anyone who uses the word feisty to describe children is an immediate friend of mine! Enjoy :-) = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insi

Jonathan Goldhill is a masterful business coach and personal strategist specializing in guiding next-generation leaders of family businesses to scale up their business as they take control over the leadership and ownership of the family business. Jonathan left New York for California at age 20 after his family’s large, privately-held men’s apparel manufacturing company—started by his great-grandfather—sold to a conglomerate in its third generation of family ownership. Within ten years, Jonathan had established himself as the go-to expert for entrepreneurs looking to find their freedom. Today, Jonathan brings thirty years of experience advising, coaching, consulting, training, and guiding entrepreneurial and family businesses to grow their revenues, profits and people’s leadership.   = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy,