Today’s Guest Expert: Sophie Wade Sophie is a work futurist, keynote speaker, and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Future-of-Work consultancy, Flexcel Network. Sophie’s advisory services and transformative workshops help leaders understand and adapt to current business conditions to attract, engage, and retain a productive multigenerational distributed workforce. Sophie’s new book is Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work. Sophie hosts popular podcast “Transforming Work with Sophie Wade”. Over 500,000 people have taken her four LinkedIn video courses. She got her BA at Oxford and MBA at international business school INSEAD. 3 Top Takeaways: Work Hard for a New Tomorrow To help people figure out who they are working with, and to be able to work with them better Now we have a generation who are approaching things in a different way and it’s very exciting There are new technologies that can be applied to processes rather than the speed Think about your customers and think about your employees – there needs to be consistency all the way through Memorable Moment [shareable]Empathy all starts with you & then it’s all about them [/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Sophie Wade Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.sophiewade.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/ASophieWade Sophie Wade’s Book(s) Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work (2017) Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work (2022) Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post Work Hard for a New Tomorrow appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Christian Espinosa Christian Espinosa is the bestselling author of “The Smartest Person in the Room”, an entrepreneur and founder of Alpine Security, a white hat hacker, certified high-performance coach, and lover of heavy metal music and spicy food. He’s also an Air Force veteran and Ironman triathlete. Christian used to value being the smartest person in the room until he realized that his greatest contribution to humanity, leadership, and the fight against cybercrime is his ability to bring awareness and simple solutions to challenges associated with high IQ/low EQ staff. 3 Top Takeaways: Stepping Outside the Box I worked on the culture of my company & establishing people’s skills to compliment people’s technical skills I believe that with communication is the response you get & if you’re not getting the right response, it’s up to you to take ownership Growth mindset makes you believe your traits are not fixed – that they can change and improve over time Mono tasking is the opposite of multi-tasking – if you don’t make yourself present, you make people feel less valued Memorable Moment [shareable]Building trust and being transparent with your clients, will get them to buy from you[/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Christian Espinosa Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.christianespinosa.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/Ironracer Facebook: www.facebook.com/christian.espinosa.official Instagram: www.instagram.com/christian.espinosa.official LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christianespinosa Christian Espinosa’s Book(s) The Smartest Person in the Room Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post Stepping Outside the Box appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Brother Luck Chef Brother Luck is an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and advocate for the pursuit of self-discovery. With a childhood marked by humble beginnings, Brother is on a mission to prove to others that while our past is forever a part of who we are, it does not determine the people that we become. By drawing on his own childhood trauma, Brother uses his life as a testament to prove how pride, courage, determination, and perseverance helped him survive early life challenges and empowered him to achieve great success in the face of adversity. Today, Brother has earned a reputation as a celebrity chef through appearances on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, and Top Chef, and also as a successful business owner with the establishment of his restaurants Four by Brother Luck and Lucky Dumpling, both located in his home of Colorado Springs. This fall, Brother Luck will release his memoir “NO LUCKS GIVEN,” taking off the white chef’s coat and going beyond the kitchen to relive his own turbulent life story with the goal of teaching readers that even when life gets hard, there is hope. 3 Top Takeaways: Cooking Up Success You have to put in the time & put in the reps, repetition is what’s going to get you to your mastery You have to remember at the end of the day, even though you’re cooking & learning, it’s still a TV show We have to create memories – not experiences – that’s what’s important Embrace your role as a leader, you have a responsibility to make sure your team runs smoothly Memorable Moment [shareable]I think so many people chase validation, when they are already something before that [/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Brother Luck Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.chefbrotherluck.com Tik-tok: www.tiktok.com/@chefbrotherluck Instagram: www.instagram.com/chefbrotherluck LinkedIn: www.chefbrotherluck.com Brother Luck’s Book(s) No Lucks Given: Life is Hard but There is Hope Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post Cooking Up Success appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Ashley Reichheld and Amelia Dunlop Ashley Reichheld, a principal at Deloitte Digital, works with clients across industries to help reimagine their brands and experiences. Ashley believes that building trust is the single greatest opportunity to create competitive advantage. So, she created HX TrustID –a groundbreaking measurement tool poised to become the gold standard for evaluating organizational performance—to help companies measure, predict, and build trust with their customers, workforce, and partners. Amelia Dunlop, Chief Experience Officer at Deloitte Digital and a Principal at Deloitte, helps organizations solve their toughest problems using human-equity-centered design to build empathy and trust. Amelia believes in elevating the experience for all humans, including customers, workers, and partners. She received Consulting Magazine’s 2020 Top Women in Technology Award for Excellence in Innovation. And together, they are the authors of the brand-new book, The Four Factors of Trust: How Organizations Can Earn Lifelong Loyalty. 3 Top Takeaways: Building a Trust Team Trust is entirely behavioral Trust ultimately comes down to just Four Factors: Humanity, Capability, Transparency, and Reliability Stop asking the question “do you trust me?” Investment in trust is an investment in the type of companies we want to be apart of & world we live in Memorable Moment [shareable]You don’t have to wait for someone else to be something[/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Ashley Reichheld and Amelia Dunlop Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.AmeliaDunlop.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliadunlop Ashley Reichheld and Amelia Dunlop’s Book(s) The Four Factors of Trust: How Organizations Can Earn Lifelong Loyalty Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post Building a Trust Team appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Jane Hanson Jane Hanson grew up in rural Minnesota, coming to New York three decades ago to join NBC as an anchor and correspondent in NY. She co-anchored “Today in New York,” and hosted “Jane’s New York”; She covered events ranging from the tragedy of 9/11 to the joy of Yankees victory parades to Wall Street and Washington; has interviewed presidents, business leaders, prisoners, and celebrities; traveled as far as the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and the great depths miles below New York City for her special reports. Most recently, she hosted a daily entertainment and lifestyle program, New York Live, for NBC4. Jane has won 9 Emmys; was named Correspondent of the Year by New York’s Police Detectives and Firefighters, among many other awards. Jane has served as the March of Dimes Walk-America Chairman, honorary chair for the Susan B. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure, and as a board member of Graham Windham, Phipps Houses, the Randall’s Island Sports Foundation, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, and Telecare. She has taught at Long Island University, Stern College, and the 92nd Street Y. and was President of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She is currently a much sought-after communications coach working with top-tier leaders in every field, while continuing to emcee, speak and host broadcasts. 3 Top Takeaways: Prairie Living to NBC Anchor Reading newspapers as a kid made me want to go out there and see the world and become a journalist One reason why I got this notion is when you are in television, you learn a little bit about a lot of things I wanted to teach people how to overcome their missed opportunities Learn quickly that your world has got to expand, and it only expands if you allow it to happen Memorable Moment [shareable]I always tried every single day to find new avenues in my life[/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Jane Hanson Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.janehanson.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/janehanson Facebook: www.facebook.com/jane.hanson.129 Instagram: www.instagram.com/janehansonofficial LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/janehansontv Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post Prairie Living to NBC Anchor appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Jeff Fajans Jeff Fajans is a creative performance & leadership coach who works with creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders to help them bring their biggest ideas to life. Through his 1-on-1 coaching, his 30-Day Creative Momentum Challenge community, and his internationally acclaimed digital courses, Jeff has helped thousands of people from around the world connect with their purpose, clarify their creative vision, amplify their passion, and create actionable strategies that make achieving their most meaningful goals inevitable. Jeff’s mission is to help 1 million creative people bring their biggest, most meaningful ideas to life and become their best creative selves. He also is an avid music creator, committed to creating a unique style of kids’ music that actually rocks, what people are calling “Beastie Boys for Babies” , inspired by his 3.5 year old son, Hendrix. 3 Top Takeaways: Creative Leader Vs Controlling Leader I was drained and depressed, I knew there was something I needed to do to make my life authentic and purposeful If I didn’t try and create something, I’d feel burnt out in life You don’t want your team to agree with everything you say Building a team that allows creativity, mistakes, and growth When you tell people what to do, you’re robbing them from their opportunity of being creative and critical Memorable Moment [shareable]Create a philosophy towards work and help people tap in how to go from good to great [/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Jeff Fajans Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.JeffFajans.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/jefffajans Instagram: www.instagram.com/jefffajans LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jefffajans Strategies to Get and Stay Unstuck 1-on-1s for Team Creativity Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post Creative Leader Vs Controlling Leader appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Mark LaChance Also known as Mr. Lucky, Mark LaChance is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, strategic thinker and investor who knows that luck is not a fluke, it is a formula. He has a deep understanding of blitzscaling companies and is a master of sales and marketing. 3 Top Takeaways: How to Build Highly Profitable Companies From the Ground Up The brain only focuses on the negative, so you need to get every possible negative energy away from you If you’re going to make an impact, you’re going to have negative people come at you – you have to learn how to block them out Being successful in your life and career is all about consistency Blitzscaling – have growth first and then fix the problems later on Memorable Moment [shareable]Affirmations in the morning, gets your mind moving in a positive way[/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Mark LaChance Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.theluckyformula.com , Special Audience Giveaway: The Lucky Formula© Assessment Instagram: www.instagram.com/misterluckyofficial Mark LaChance’s Books The Lucky Formula: How to Stack the Odds in Your Favor to Cash in on Your Success (Instead of Waiting for Your Lucky Break!) Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post How to Build Highly Profitable Companies From the Ground Up appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Jeff Gibbard Formerly known as “The World’s Most Handsome Social Media & Content Marketing Strategist” our guest today now goes by another title: Superhero. Jeff Gibbard (”Gih-Bird”) is the Author of The Lovable Leader, a professional speaker, and the founder of several companies including Super Productive, and The Superhero Institute, a certification program for coaches that want to help their clients grow revenues and unlock their potential to make a positive impact on the world. Jeff Gibbard is also the host of his own popular podcast called Shareable. 3 Top Takeaways: How to Become Superhuman by Jeff Gibbard In life, you have to be memorable Superheroes are avatars for making the world a better and safer placer I want to use my position in life to help others unleash their potential, learn skills they need to make a positive impact in the world I am all about what it takes to leave behind a legacy Memorable Moment [shareable]As leaders, we have to create a safe environment for people[/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Jeff Gibbard Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jgibbard Jeff Gibbard’s Book(s) The Lovable Leader Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post How to Become Superhuman appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Anne Gannon Anne Gannon is a Certified Public Accountant, but not your typical accountant. She realized her true passion for finance while competing as a professional golfer. Her time on the pro circuit had a big impact on her approach to business. Afterall, she spent her early years chasing the dream of professional golf. In 2016 Anne founded The Largo Group, a firm specializing in over-delivering for the entrepreneur and business owner. She is also the author of two books, Never Again: An Entrepreneurs Guide to Creating a Resilient Business, and Shotmaker: An Owner’s Guide to Creating a Winning Business. 3 Top Takeaways: In Business You Need A Fore-Sight If people knew they could understand accounting, they will be better entrepreneurs Unique things about being a golfer at a young age is you talk to people of all ages – such a great life experience If you can teach yourself accounting, you will always find a place in a company Being open to doing anything because you have too – your mindset will change Memorable Moment [shareable]Being transparent with your customers and know that you’re being outcome driven[/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Anne Gannon Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.thelargogroup.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/THELARGOGROUP Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelargogroup LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-largo-group Anne Gannon’s Book(s) Never Again: An Entrepreneurs Guide to Creating a Resilient Business Shotmaker: An Owner’s Guide to Creating a Winning Business Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post In Business You Need A Fore-Sight appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Sean Castrina Sean Castrina is the Founder of The Weekend MBA and host of The 10 Minute Entrepreneur Podcast a top 10 entrepreneurship podcast as well as the author of 4 bestselling books. Which include Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success, The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World, The World’s Greatest Business Plan and Developing the Entrepreneur Within. 3 Top Takeaways: Work Smarter Not Harder I thought, “How do I do this without having to do the work?” Make marketing simple – make your business clear It has the idea to be a winner from day one My business is scaled based on great hires, great partnerships Memorable Moment [shareable]You always want to make things better; you rinse, repeat, and grow.[/shareable] Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher Learn More About Sean Castrina Discover Your Leadership Superpower [Free] Website: www.seancastrin.com Facebook: www.instagram.com/sean.castrina Sean Castrina’s Book(s) 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success , The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World , The World’s Greatest Business Plan and Developing the Entrepreneur Within Small Business Success Resources Small Business Success Kit Modern Leadership Book Club Superpower Downloads: Accountable | Adaptable | Confident | Inspiring | Problem Solving Free E-Book: Mini-Motivations: Quotes to Empower the Leader in You 13 LeadershipPrinciples Get 2 free Audible Books (if you are new to Audible) Join the Family The post Work Smarter Not Harder with Entrepreneur Sean Castrina appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Dr. Carla Fowler Dr. Carla Fowler graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. She is currently the Managing Director at THAXA, which she founded. For the last decade, she has […] The post High Performers Are Just Like Us… (And the Few Surprising Things They Do Differently) appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Clint Hoopes Clint Hoopes is married to his amazing wife Angie and they are the proud parents of 6 children! Clint host’s the highly-rated Unrivaled Man Podcast, and is a business leader and executive coach on a quest to help men who want to upgrade their identity and become better […] The post Be Present – Enjoy Your Life appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Nellie Harden Nellie Harden is a Family Life & Leadership Coach who focuses on helping parents eliminate power struggles with their daughters and help them grow into confident, wise, and respectful young women that are actually ready for the world! She is a wife and mom to 4 daughters, author, […] The post Bringing Families Back appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: William Toti Captain William Toti has more than 26 years of service in the U.S. Navy and later as CEO of a defense company. Successfully transitioning from captaining a nuclear submarine to captain of industry. Today, he continues his journey as a sought-after consultant and authority on the topics of […] The post Flight or Fight from 9/11 Survivor appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…

Today’s Guest Expert: Coco Brown Coco Brown has a BA in psychology from UPenn. She is an Insights Council member with the prestigious Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, and a sought-after speaker and writer who is frequently interviewed by the WSJ, Bloomberg, and the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Coco’s background includes serving on […] The post How to Turn Imposter Syndrome Into Success appeared first on Jake A Carlson .…