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KL114 David Cohen Thought Leader on Corporate Culture & Behavioral Competencies and Contrarian Consultant The Value of Values Episode Summary On Episode 114 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I discussed the value of values in organizations with David Cohen. We see values in company mission statements and employee placards. What do they really mean? How can organizations improve in the application? Listen to this episode to learn the answer! Bio Recognized as a global thought leader on the people side of the business. David has presented and consulted on five continents working with corporate leaders and employees to improve people practices enabling productivity and business success. He is considered a thought-provoking speaker who challenges the status quo on conventional thinking regarding corporate culture and organizational behaviors. As a result, he has earned the moniker: the contrarian consultant. He has worked with organizations across all business sectors, large and small, public and private, to help

KL113 Beverly Kaye Founder and CEO - BevKaye&Co. Love 'Em or Lose 'Em Episode Summary I had a fascinating conversation with Bev Kaye, the author of the number one bestselling employee retention book in the world—Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em (over 800,000 copies sold)! We talked about the newly released sixth edition of her book and lessons from her award-winning career. Bio Dr. Beverly Kaye's name is recognized internationally as a professional dedicated to helping individuals, managers, and organizations understand the practical “how-to” principles of employee development, engagement, and retention. Her books and learning materials have stood the test of time. In 2018, ATD honored her with their Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her advanced knowledge and extensive practice across the talent development field, her thought leadership, and her contributions to the profession. ISA (The Association of Learning Professionals) also honored her with their 2018 Thought Leadership Award for her body of work supportin

KL112 Melody Wilding Executive Coach to Sensitive Strivers® and HBR Contributor Trust Yourself as a Leader Episode Summary Brene Brown gave readers the courage to be vulnerable. Susan Cain reminded introverts of the power of being quiet. In 2021, Melody Wilding has emerged as the expert reframing the intersection of ambition and sensitivity as a strength! Listen to this episode to learn how to Trust yourself! Bio Melody Wilding, LMSW, is an executive coach, human behavior expert, and author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. She has coached hundreds of private clients, from CEOs and Fortune 500 executives to leaders from the US Department of Education, the Federal Reserve, and the United Nations. She teaches graduate-level human behavior and psychology at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York. Her writing is regularly featured on Medium and in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, Business Insider, and Quartz. Her advice h

KL111 John DeMato Photographer & Visual Story Expert Leading Behind the Lens Episode Summary When I signed a copy of my book for John DeMato, I said: "You make moments matter with your amazing work!" I later realized John displays a form of leadership I had not considered before—leadership behind his camera lens. I sat down with John to discuss why this often-overlooked form of leadership matters. Bio John DeMato is a branded lifestyle portrait + virtual photographer who collaborates with expert-based business owners to create an emotional connection with their audiences through persuasive visual storytelling. More than just a photographer, John sets his clients up for success beyond the portrait session by strategizing with them on how to best leverage their image content for every touchpoint across their online presence - website, social media, presentations, digital ads, blogs, etc. John spent more than 20 years working as a television producer for Maury, Yahoo, reality shows, and private corporate cli

KL110 Nankhonde Van Den Broek Top 30 Coach in the World – Global Gurus and Founder & CEO at Zanga African Metrics Collaborative Global Leadership Development Episode Summary I enjoyed discussing leadership development in the land of Zambia and the continent of Africa with one of the Top 30 coaches in the world—Nankhonde Kasonde-van den Broek! Listen to this episode to understand how she helps develop leaders locally to impact globally. Bio Nankhonde Kasonde-van den Broek is a development activist and serial entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Lead Consultant at Nankhonde Kasonde Consultancy, Founder and Creative Director at KHONDE (www.khondezambia.com), Founder and CEO at ZANGA African Metrics (www.zangametrics.com). After a decade of working in international development and international finance globally with the United Nations and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, she returned to Zambia to pursue her purpose and desire to contribute to her country's economy the broader African de

KL109 Alex Fasulo Freelance Expert who made $1 Million on Fiverr How to Make 6-Figures as a Freelancer Episode Summary Uber ushered in the "gig economy." The "gig economy is fueled by freelancers working when they want on what they want. In this episode, I interview Alex Fasulo, who made over $1 Million as a freelancer on Fiverr.com. She explains how to lead as a freelancer! Bio Alex Fasulo is a full-time freelance writer, author, speaker, copywriting business owner, and best known for becoming a Fiverr.com millionaire in September 2020. She is also the Freelance Fairytales Podcast host, which covers all gig economy news, freelancing trials, and tribulations, and breaking out of 9-to-5 jobs to find financial independence. Alex is passionate about sharing her message with the world and posts content often to TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, her closed Facebook group 'Freelancing Mentorship with Alexandra Fasulo,' and her website. Website https://alexfasulo.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrafa

KL108 Bill Humbert The Recruiter Guy Attracting Top Leadership Talent Episode Summary How do you get the best leaders in an organization? Sometimes they are developed internally. At other times you have to look outside. When you look outside your organization, how can you know what to look for so you’re not just throwing a dart? How can you attract, acquire, and retain great leaders?  Bill Humbert, The Recruiter Guy, explains the secrets of the recruiting world in this episode.   Bio Nationally known as an engaging speaker, expert talent attraction consultant, and career transition professional with two published books (third book soon to be available via pre-sales), Bill is looking forward to meeting you! He has talent attraction experience since 1981, contributing to the success of companies by attracting top talent – and training clients to attract top talent after his engagement is complete. Bill’s talent attraction consultant business is unique within the United States. Bill works with one company and

KL107 Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler CEO, Executive Coach, and Author of Optimal Outcomes Handling Conflict as a Leader Episode Summary Conflict is part of our lives. As leaders, it can derail our success at work and Home. In this episode, Dr. Jen Goldman-Wetzler explains how to deal with conflict more effectively and achieve conflict resolution or conflict freedom. Bio Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler is the founder and CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, the New York consulting firm that helps CEOs and their executive teams optimize organizational health and growth.  In the corporate arena, Jennifer advises innovative technology, healthcare, financial, and professional services companies. She has served clients including CSC, IBM, Intel, athenahealth, Novartis, Oscar Health Insurance, Roche, Barclays, GE Capital, Moody's, Cornerstone Research, Lexis Nexis, Navigant, and KPMG. In the public sector, she enables teams to optimize organizational impact at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the New York City Economic Development

KL106 Diane Hamilton and Maja Zelihic Authors of “The Perception of Perception” The Power of Perception Episode Summary Dr. Diane Hamilton and Dr. Maja Zelihic discuss their new book and explain that how we perceive (not what we perceive) influences what we think and believe. In turn, this affects our behaviors. To engage others, we must become more self-aware of our perceptions and those of others. Diane Hamilton Dr. Diane Hamilton is a nationally syndicated radio host, speaker, moderator, consultant, and author. She is the former MBA Program Chair at the Forbes School of Business. Dr. Hamilton is the author of multiple books, including Cracking the Curiosity Code: The Key to Unlocking Human Potential. She is the creator of the Curiosity Code Index® assessment. Her groundbreaking work in curiosity has been heralded by some of the biggest names in leadership. Her books continue to be required reading in universities around the world. Maja Zelihic Dr. Maja (Maya) Zelihic is a Fulbright Specialist, Full Profes

KL105 Paul Epstein Former NFL and NBA Executive, bestselling author of "The Power of Playing Offense", and Founder of Purpose Labs Playing Offense as a Leader Episode Summary I had a fascinating conversation about “The Power of Playing Offense” with Paul Epstein, a former NFL, and NBA executive. Listen to this episode to understand how lessons from the world of professional sports apply equally to the front office and other aspects of organizations and business. Bio Paul Epstein is an expert in leadership and organizational culture with nearly fifteen years of experience as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office—leading and coaching business teams, most recently with the San Francisco 49ers. It was there that Paul had a life-changing transformation—he found his ‘Why’—to inspire purpose in others so they can play offense in life. A calling he has followed ever since. As Founder of Purpose Labs, Paul is on a mission to impact millions

KL104 Howard Prager Executive Coach and President at Advance Learning Group Make Someone's Day as a Leader Episode Summary In this episode of the Keep Leading!® podcast Howard Prager shares his tips and stories on how making someone's day helps you too! Bio Executive coach, author, and consultant Howard Prager helps organizations create and strengthen their leaders through programs designed to develop, grow and retain bench strength through coaching, leadership development, and mentoring. A member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Howard is certified in stakeholder-centered coaching and has won 8 professional awards for outstanding learning programs. From this experience, he discovered that making someone's day makes a huge difference to the person being helped and the person doing the helping. Howard’s soon-to-be-published book helps introverts and extroverts learn what they can do to make someone's day in person, online, at work, and home.  Howard has an MBA from the University of Michigan, Ross Sch

KL103 Eileen Dowse, Ph.D. Certified Master Facilitator® and Chair of INIFAC Becoming a Certified Virtual Facilitator™ Episode Summary Dr. Eileen Dowse is the Chair of the International Institute for Facilitation (INIFAC). She explains the importance of the newly created Certified Virtual Facilitator™ credential and how to achieve it. Bio Eileen Dowse Ph.D. is an insightful, global leader specializing in creating ‘collective impact’ for her clients. She is blazing new trails in the practice of Agile Leadership- which emphasizes quality, speed, and collaboration. As an Organizational Psychologist, she is one of the thought-leaders helping organizations focus on being responsive, adaptive, and effective in an era filled with confusion, contradictions, and corruption. She has extensive practical experience in the field of global leadership and cultural competency development.  Eileen is an award-winning author of "The Naked Manager, How to build open relationships at work." She has also written “The Agile Busi

KL102 Dr. Terry Jackson C-Suite Advisor and Thought Leader Transformational Leadership Episode Summary MG100 Coaches Eddie Turner and Dr. Terry Jackson discuss Transformational Leadership on Keep Leading LIVE!™ Bio Dr. Terry Jackson is an Executive Advisor and TEDx Speaker. He is one of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. Terry is also a Thinkers50 Top 50 World Leader in Coaching. He was named by Thinkers 360 as a Top 20 Global Leader in the Future of work, and CIO Review Magazine named him as one of the “Top 10 Most Promising Leadership Development Solution Providers 2019.” Website http://jcgconsultinggroup.com/   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-jackson-ph-d-57618410/   Twitter https://twitter.com/DrTerryJackson   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SystemsPeopleProcess/   Leadership Quote Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens. Get Your Copy of Terence’s Book! http://jcgconsultinggroup.com/products/books/   Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-l

KL101 Laura Gates Executive Coach | CEO Coach | Team Facilitator | Speaker and Author Leading with Purpose in Chaotic Times Episode Summary Laura is an expert coach who explains how we can lead with purpose in chaotic times. We explore the unique framework she created and its application to coaching and team facilitation. Bio Laura Gates is a sought-after executive coach, team facilitator, and advisor to executives at Silicon Valley’s top companies and VC-backed start-up Founders. With over 25 years of coaching experience, Laura’s prestigious client roster includes NASA, LinkedIn, Stanford University, and pioneers in biotech, AI, and cryptocurrency. She’s worked in prisons, homeless organizations, and global women’s initiatives. Her work building high performing teams through navigating conflict have been featured in First Round Capital’s Review. Culture Amp has featured her as a top executive coach. She’s been invited to speak in front of audiences worldwide, including VISA, American Women in Science, The

KL100 Guest Host Lou Diamond Interviews Host Eddie Turner Celebrating 100 Episodes! Episode Summary I’m excited about the 100th episode of the Keep Leading!® podcast! Guest Host Lou Diamond interviewed me on Keep Leading LIVE!™ for this milestone episode. Listen in as I share the incredible journey from 1-100!  Guest Host Bio Lou Diamond is an energetic, humorous, and inspirational speaker, business development strategist, and performance mentor. For over 25 years, he has delivered winning tactics that have increased the results of leading performers from companies all over the world. He is the CEO of THRIVE, a company focused on helping brands become even more impressive through the power of connecting. When he isn't speaking or working on his top-rated Thrive LOUD podcast, he is watching his kids grow up too fast, obsessing over how bad his sports teams are, listening to country music…and playing some ‘not-so-great’ golf. If you or your organization are trying to find the right way to make the connecti

KL099 Daniel Ramsey CEO and Co-Founder of MyOutDesk.com The CEO Mindset Episode Summary What is the CEO mindset? Listen to my interview with Daniel Ramsey, CEO of MyOutDesk.com, to learn the answer and why everyone in the organization—not just the CEO, needs the CEO mindset! Bio He is the founder & CEO of MyOutDesk, the largest and highest-rated Virtual Assistant company in the marketplace with over 500 5-star reviews and over 13 years of experience, serving more than 6000 clients across industries. Daniel is a long-time licensed real estate broker, mortgage broker, and general contractor who has sold thousands of homes and made millions in commissions. He built real estate’s #1 staffing company. Back in 2008, he was inspired by his time-management struggles to find a better way to help agents leverage their time & energy and created MyOutDesk to provide a trusted, reliable solution to the office administration, marketing & prospecting tasks that every business owner has - but most lack the time to focus on

KL098 Linus Okorie African Leading Leadership Coach and Speaker Building Leadership Systems in Your Life Episode Summary I enjoyed my spirited conversation on Keep Leading LIVE!™ with Linus Okorie, a leadership expert who runs Nigeria’s most comprehensive leadership development center.  Listen to this episode to learn about the importance of having systems in your life to build leadership capacity. Bio Linus Okorie ran for Governor of Imo State at the age of 44.  He spent 25 years directly impacting more than 300,000 people. Through television, he has impacted millions. This impact was achieved through Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI), a leadership development organization founded in 1996 while Mr. Okorie was still a teenager. GOTNI has hosted hundreds of leadership conferences and roundtables across Nigeria and the United States. They have set up a GOTNI Leadership Development Centre committed to Executive Education and is Nigeria's most comprehensive Leadership Centre. Website https://gotni.

KL097 Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan Founders of Barefoot Wine—America’s #1 Wine Brand Building a Winning Company Culture Episode Summary What does it take to build a winning company culture? Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan, the founders of the world’s largest wine brand, joined me on Keep Leading LIVE!™ to explain the answer! Listen to our conversation to learn more about entrepreneurship, leadership, and company culture. Bio Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan are the founders of the world’s largest wine brand, international Keynote Speakers, and New York Times Bestselling authors of The Barefoot Spirit, How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built America’s #1 Wine Brand and The Entrepreneurial Culture, 23 Ways to Engage and Empower Your People.  From humble beginnings in a laundry room of a rented farmhouse to the boardroom of the world’s largest wine company, E&J Gallo, they learned valuable lessons crucial to any business. They consult and train startups and Fortune 500’s on brand building and company

KL096 Andrew Bryant Self-leadership Author & Thought-Leader Self-Leadership Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Bryant to discuss his thought leadership around Self-Leadership. Andrew explains his work and his mission to “wake people up” to the power of taking ownership of their thinking, feelings, and actions. Bio As a Global Influencer on Self-leadership and Effective leadership, Andrew Bryant is on a mission to ‘Wake People Up’ to the power of taking ownership of your thinking, feeling, and actions. Andrew is a best-selling author, Certified Speaking Professional, and an Executive Coach. He has spoken for TEDx and audiences as large as 12,000. He facilitates breakthrough learning sessions and cultural change for senior leadership teams and helps C-level leaders scale themselves and their companies through 1 to 1 coaching. Andrew Bryant is the author of ‘Self-Leadership: How to Become a More Successful, Efficient and Effective Leader from the Inside Out’ (McGraw-Hill 2012) and the Bes

KL095 Roxanne Kaufman Elliott Executive Coach | Speaker | Author Ignite Your Leadership Episode Summary I had an interesting leadership discussion with Roxanne Kaufman Elliott. Roxanne does one thing – leadership development. She does it through her love of the art of performance blended with the science of transformation in business and life.  Bio From her first main stage performance of a Celtic Sword dance at the age of 5; throughout school and college years as an arts and communication major; during years of non-profit work in the performing arts and leading restoration projects of old theatres into performing arts centers; through a meteoric rise in a highly successful corporate career as the only woman in a male-dominated industry; to stepping into the entrepreneurial sphere of creating a transformational leadership development company devoted to helping others become the very best of themselves; Roxanne has learned, developed, honed and discovered a deep understanding and passion for the art and scie