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KL094 Alex Lazarus CEO & Leadership Team Coach Shaping Your Leadership Path Episode Summary I interviewed fellow MG100 Coach Alex Lazarus on Keep Leading LIVE!™ Alex is a CEO who has worked at Fox, Disney, and Richard Branson’s Virgin HQ. She is an award-winning marketer and a member of the prestigious MG100! We discussed how leaders shape their unique leadership path. Bio Alex Lazarus, Managing Director at Lazarus & Maverick, is an Award-Winning Marketer, Leadership and Executive Coach, Facilitator and Change Agent. She completed MSc in Coaching & Behavior Change from Henley Business School and The University of Cambridge certification for psychological testing. She is certified in NLP, Lumina Spark | Select | Leader | Sales | Emotion Psychometrics. Before working as a coach, Alex held senior management roles, including Marketing Director for Walt Disney Company. She credits Richard Branson, her ex-employer, amongst others, for inspiring her to stay curious, human, and agile. Since she left the corporate w

KL093 Ramon Ray Best Selling Author and Founder of Smart Hustle.com No Success Without Leadership Episode Summary What is the secret to success? Ramon Ray, Founder of Smart Hustle Media, says there is “No Success Without Leadership!” Listen to our live stream on Keep Leading LIVE!™ to learn more from the man who has interviewed President Obama and photographed with Ivanka Trump at a Global Summit! Bio Ramon Ray is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who loves burnt pancakes and bacon on the weekends. He's the founder of Smart Hustle Media, has started four companies, and sold two. Ramon has authored four books, and his latest book is "Celebrity CEO - How Entrepreneurs Can Thrive By Building a Strong Personal Brand." Ramon has been an expert witness to the United States Congress, invited to speak at the White House on personal branding. He's interviewed President Obama in the President's first live video chat and was with Ivanka Trump at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India. Website https://www.ram

KL092 Ashley Whillans Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School How to Be Time Smart as a Leader Episode Summary As a leader, you’re busy—sometimes too busy. As leaders, we get so busy at times we neglect the important things in life. Would you like a playbook for taking back the time you lose to mindless tasks and unfulfilling chores? Listen to my interview with Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans, as she shares proven strategies for improving what she calls your “time affluence.” Her new book: “Time Smart—How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life,” was released on October 6, 2020. Bio Ashley Whillans is an assistant professor in the Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Unit, teaching the Motivation and Incentives course to MBA students. Broadly, she studies how people navigate trade-offs between time and money. Her ongoing research investigates whether and how intangible incentives, such as experiential and time-saving rewards, affect employee motivation and well-being. In 2015

KL091 Dr. Robert J. Moore III Foot and Ankle Surgeon Leading on Your Feet Episode Summary Great leaders, like graceful dancers, know how to think on their feet. That’s hard when your feet hurt! Feet issues can hamper how we show up as leaders. I interviewed Dr. Robert J. Moore III on Keep Leading LIVE!™ to discuss “Leading on Your Feet.” Bio About Doctor Moore, Born and raised in Northern California, I was active in year-round sports and played a year of college football at U.C. Davis while following my father’s legacy as an engineer. After taking a biology course a year later, I quickly realized that the ultimate machine was the human body and transferred to U.C. Berkeley to graduate with an Arts Bachelor in Physiology. My love for the Bay area, Mother’s nursing influence, and experience in a clinic watching foot surgery convinced me to attend medical school in San Francisco. Upon completion of my degree, I was selected to attend a surgical training program in Houston, Texas, where I now reside. I am gra

KL090 Alain Hunkins Author of Cracking the Leadership Code and CEO, Hunkins Leadership Group LLC Cracking the Leadership Code Episode Summary What does it take to lead in the 21st Century successfully? There are lots of books on the shelf that claim to have the answer. My guest, Alain Hunkins, says he cracked the code. He shared the secrets in his book: “Cracking the Leadership Code.” Listen to my interview with him to learn more! Bio ALAIN HUNKINS is a sought-after leadership speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. His recent book, CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders (Wiley, March 2020), launched as the #1 Bestselling New Release in Business Communication on Amazon. Over his twenty-year career, Alain has led over 2,000 groups in 25 countries. Clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. Alain has designed and facilitated seminars on numerous leadership topics, including team building, conflict m

KL089 Iris Lopez, MBA Coach and HR Expert Leading Change and Innovation Episode Summary Iris joined viewers and me from around the world on Keep Leading LIVE!™ She is a Coach and HR Expert, who is also the past President of ATD Puerto Rico. We talked about Leading Change and Innovation.  Bio Iris Lopez graduated from the top university in the Caribbean and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. She has more than 15 years of HR  experience and has been a critical contributor to organizational transformation through technology and HR processes improvements.  Iris is the Past President of ATD Puerto Rico. The organization received an award from Tony Bingham, the CEO of ATD International, for chapter compliance and excellence.    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/irislopezmba/   Twitter https://twitter.com/irislopezpr Facebook https://www.facebook.com/irislopezcertifiedcoach Leadership Quote "Connection, along with love and belonging, is why we are here, and it is what gives purpose and m

KL088 Mark Thompson The World's #1 CEO Coach C-Suite Coaching for Unconscious Bias Episode Summary I had an incredible time interviewing Mark Thompson—The World’s #1 CEO Coach on Keep Leading LIVE!™ We discussed his work with some of the world’s top leaders, unconscious bias, and how the power of coaching helps C-Suite leaders. Bio Mark C. Thompson is the World's #1 Leadership Coach for Transformational Growth, Team Engagement, and Driving Change, according to the American Management Association. A New York Times bestselling author, Mark is a leadership coach for the world's fastest-growing, most innovative companies — from LYFT CEO & Cofounder Logan Green, Pinterest Cofounder Evan Sharp, and World Bank CEO Dr. Jim Kim, to founders Richard Branson, Steve Jobs and Charles Schwab, for whom he served as the world's first CXO — Chief Customer Experience Officer. Forbes Magazine says Mark has the 'Midas' touch as a sought-after coach, speaker, and venture investor. His New York Times bestselling books include:

KL087 Lisa Walker Leadership Psychologist Leading Beyond Your Limits Episode Summary As leaders, at times, we find ourselves faced with the challenge of leading beyond our present capacity. What should we do? How do we learn to Lead beyond our limits? Leadership Psychologist, Lisa Walker, Ph.D., explains the answer. Bio Dr. Lisa Walker is a Leadership Psychologist, serving leaders and teams across industries, helping them navigate challenges, drive performance, and excel through coaching, professional speaking, training, and facilitation. Dr. Walker earned her doctorate from the University of Texas Austin; she is a Columbia University Certified Executive Coach, a Conversational Intelligence Certified Coach®, as well as a Stakeholder Centered Certified Behavioral Coach, and served on the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Walker is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC). This credential represents the highest level of achievement in coaching and identifies Dr. Walker as an expert executive coach

KL086 Eric George, MD. Hand Surgeon, CEO, Venture Capitalist, Author, and Philanthropist. The We of Leadership Episode Summary I had the tremendous honor of interviewing Dr. Eric George! My conversation with him made me revisit my personal goals in life! Dr. George is an internationally renowned hand surgeon, a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, published author, and philanthropist. We discussed the WE of leadership. Bio Dr. Eric George is an internationally renowned hand surgeon, serial entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and author. He is the founder and CEO of ERG Enterprises, founder and CEO of Hand Center of Louisiana, CEO of Omega Hospital, and chairman of East Jefferson Ambulatory Surgical Center.  Nationally regarded as among the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in the Southeastern United States, George brings exceptional expertise in the area of small business. Over his 27-year career, he has established several healthcare organizations, which he continues to lead and credits

KL085 Marina Theodotou, Ed. D. Strategic Systems Thinker Leaders Driving Change Episode Summary I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Marina Theodotou. She is a strategic systems thinker and the producer of TEDxNicosia and TEDxDAU. We discussed how leaders drive change. Bio Dr. Marina Theodotou is a change management leader focusing on people, engagement, and culture. Dr. Theodotou develops and curates learning experiences to push boundaries and inspire the workforce at the Department of Defense. She holds a doctorate in organizational change and leadership from the University of Southern California.   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinatheodotou/   Twitter https://twitter.com/MarinaTheodotou Leadership Quote "Management is doing things right, leadership is doing the right thing" - Peter Drucker   Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Full Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com   Ke

KL084 Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez The World Champion in Project Management The Project Economy Episode Summary I enjoyed my conversation with The World Champion in Project Management—Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez! He is the author of the best-selling book, The Project Revolution. We discussed The Project Economy. Bio Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez is a leading expert in project management and strategy implementation, recognized by Thinkers50 with the prestigious award “Ideas into Practice.” He is the author of Lead Successful Projects (2019, Penguin), The Project Revolution (2019, LID), and The Focused Organization (2012 Gower). He has been teaching project management for more than a decade to senior executives at Duke CE, Skolkovo, Solvay Business School, and Vlerick. Antonio has held executive positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, BNP Paribas, and GlaxoSmithKline. Former Chairman of the Project Management Institute, he is the co-founder of the Strategy Implementation Institute and the global movement Brightline. He is a me

KL083 Molly Tschang Communications Expert Say it Skillfully™ Episode Summary I interviewed Molly Tschang on Keep Leading LIVE!™ We discussed her 90-second video series designed to help leaders learn how to interact in a powerful, open, and honest manner at work. Bio Molly Tschang inspires and equips her clients with the skills to Win as One. She is the Founder and CEO of Abella Consulting, a New York-based leadership development and business advisory consultancy. Abella helps senior management build powerful chemistry to lead together and be committed to each other’s success. This elevates individual, team, and organizational performance and accelerates sustained profitable growth. Through Say it Skillfully™, Molly makes it easier for all members of an organization (or community) to say what needs to be said in a constructive, productive manner. Before launching Abella, Molly held executive leadership positions at Cisco Systems and U.S. Filter, where she led the integration of over 80 acquisitions. She ho

KL082 Doug Winnie Business and Profit Accelerator and World’s #1 Business Coach Business and Leadership BlindSpots Episode Summary Doug Winnie is an entrepreneur and global master coach. He has won several awards as an Executive & Business Coach, including being recognized as the World’s #1 Business Coach. On September 1, he launches his new book, Business BlindSpots! Listen to my interview with him to learn more. Bio Doug Winnie is an Award-Winning Certified Executive & Business Coach, Speaker, Motivator, Team Strategist, and Cash Flow & Profit Expert. As a business coach, he has added substantial value to multiple organization’s financial statements both in decreased costs and increased revenue and profits by using current management and motivational techniques obtained through my past experiences and continuous education. Over the last decade, Doug has over 10,000 coaching sessions (each an hour or more) on marketing, sales, operations, finance, and team, which is the contents of his book "Business Bli

KL081 Robert Glazer Founder & CEO at Acceleration Partners Lifting Others Up as Leaders Episode Summary Listen to this episode of the Keep Leading!® podcast as I interview fellow podcaster and MG100 Coach, Robert Glazer. Robert, among other incredible accomplishments, is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author. His next best-seller, “Friday Forward,” comes out on September 1, 2020. Listen to my interview with him to learn more about this curated collection of the 52 most impactful posts from his Friday Forward newsletter series! Bio Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, author the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, Elevate, and of the international bestselling book, Performance Partnerships. He is a sought-after speaker by comp

KL080 Che Brown The Happy Entrepreneur Sales Leadership Episode Summary I had an energetic, fast-paced interview with Che Brown on Keep Leading LIVE™! Che Brown is a globally renowned giant in the sales world. Che also hosts the #1 business development and late-night show in the country—The Happy Entrepreneur Show! Bio Che Brown is a globally renowned giant in the sales world. He has cracked the once elusive code of entrepreneurial success with a game-changing model that unlocks unlimited financial potential, power, and wealth. In just six short years, he has dominated the sales space, coaching thousands of rising business leaders to achieve exponential growth and success in their industries, to the tune of over $400 million and counting. His acclaimed 7-Figure Sales Team concept has forever erased the outdated notion that generating revenue in business is a sole-source game – instead illustrating it is indeed a team sport. Che lives, breathes, and sleeps his craft. He has his fingers on the pulse of profit

KL079 Dr. Karen Jacobson Speaker and Consultant Power Conversations Episode Summary Listen to my interview this with Dr. Karen Jacobson to learn about power conversations. Bio Israeli Military Commander, Doctor, Champion Ballroom Dancer. Dr. Karen Jacobson mesmerizes audiences with her high-caliber presentation style while relating her “High-Performance Triad,” an effective strategy for creating YOUR highest edge As an expert in communication and human potential, she is the author of Power Conversations, the first book in a series representing her “High-Performance Triad,” an effective strategy for creating YOUR highest edge. Your audience and teams will leave energized and armed with an arsenal of new skillsets and tools, to provide lasting transformation. Website https://drkarenjacobson.com/   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarenjacobson/   Twitter https://twitter.com/Drkarenjacobson Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenJacobson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drkarenjacobson/ Get Yo

KL078 Beth Polish President at The Critical Junctures Group Navigating Critical Junctures as Leaders Episode Summary I enjoyed my interview with Beth Polish on Keep Leading LIVE™! She was a pioneer in the New York tech community, founded a business with Tony Robbins, is one of Marshall Goldsmiths 100 Coaches, and holds an MBA from Harvard. Lots to learn from Beth! Bio Beth Polish was a pioneer in the New York tech community – founding COO/CFO of iVillage, president of Dreamlife (which she co-founded with Tony Robbins, backed by Allen & Co., and built to a publicly-traded company), managing director at KPMG and CFO of Goldman Sachs Ventures. She has significant deal experience as an investment banker and as a partner with a venture firm, and she has raised $300+MM from leading institutional and strategic investors. At Hearst Corp., reporting to the CEO, Beth created and for five years led Hearst Corporate Innovation, fostering a company-wide culture of innovation and knowledge-sharing and establishing a pip

KL077 Karl Mecklenburg NFL All-Pro, Former Denver Bronco #77, Leadership Expert C's of Leadership Episode Summary For Episode 77 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I sat down with retired Denver Broncos Football player Karl Mecklenburg! Karl, who wore #77, was an NFL All-Pro Player who is now a Leadership Expert and Keynote Speaker. He shared his C’s of Leadership methodology with me. Bio Karl Mecklenburg rose from a college walk-on and twelfth round draft choice to an NFL career that included three Super Bowl and six Pro Bowl appearances. This former Bronco’s captain spent his entire twelve-year career in Denver and makes Colorado his home now. Mecklenburg was arguably the most versatile player in the NFL, playing all seven defensive front positions often in the course of a single game. Karl was selected as the AFC Linebacker of the Year, AFC Player of the Year, and since retiring from the NFL has been enshrined in the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Mecklenburg was a Pro Foot

KL076 Ginny Clarke Director, Leadership Staffing at Google Career Mapping for Leaders Episode Summary Virginia “Ginny” Clarke joined me on Keep Leading LIVE!™  Ginny is an author and the Director of Leadership Staffing at Google.  This live discussion on “Career Mapping for Leaders” has been viewed more than any of my other LIVE episodes! Bio Virginia “Ginny” Clarke joined Google in 2016 as Director, Leadership Staffing, based in Mountain View, CA. In this role, she leads the Diversity, Internal Mobility, and the Non-tech Recruiting teams. Her team of North American recruiters finds and hires senior leaders (Directors +) for finance, sales, marketing, and other G&A functions across Google.  Before Google, Ginny was a Partner at Spencer Stuart, the global executive search firm, based in Chicago. For 12 years, she worked in the firm’s Financial Services and Financial Officer Practices, and co-founded and led Spencer Stuart’s Global Diversity Practice. She left Spencer Stuart to write a book called “Career Ma

KL075 Sophie McLean Teacher, Speaker, and Author Power vs. Force Episode Summary My interview with Sophie McLean, a French citizen born in Algeria, educated in Morocco and France, with a professional career in the USA and UK explores the importance of leaders leading through power rather than force. Bio A French citizen born in Algeria, educated in Morocco and France, with a professional career in the USA and UK, Sophie McLean has had an eventful life.  She’s been a helicopter pilot, a teacher, a designer, a relief worker, a war refugee, and a CEO. She’s been shot at, shipwrecked, and widowed. She’s lived on a farm, a boat, a penthouse, and an ashram. As a wisdom teacher, Sophie has spent decades leading transformational seminars to over 80,000 people around the world, of all ethnicities, ages, religions, and social backgrounds – all engaged with the universal existential questions of “Who and what am I?” and “What is my life about?”  Sophie’s new book: “The Elegance of Simplicity,” is a compelling, thoug