It seems if one thing is for sure, is that we are living in “the age of outrage”. Social media and politics certainly has turned up the heat and people seem to be outraged and angry almost everywhere about almost everything. How can we still lead in such a highly charged environment?

My guest is Karthik Ramanna who is a professor of business and public policy at University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, where he has served as director of one of the world’s most diverse leadership programs.

Previously a professor at Harvard Business School, Professor Ramanna studies how organizations and leaders build trust with stakeholders. His scholarship has won numerous awards including three times the international Case Centre’s prizes for “outstanding case-writing,” dubbed by the Financial Times as “the business school Oscars.” 

His new book is called "The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World".

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Segment 1 with Tobias Sturesson starts at 0:00.

Having grown up in a religious cult and later confronted its toxic culture, Tobias Sturesson evolved into a prominent advocate for the vital importance of cultural health for organizational success and human flourishing. He  is the author of "You Can Culture: Transformative Leadership Habits for a Thriving Workplace, Positive Impact and Lasting Success". Tobias has identified the four most crucial and timeless culture-building leadership habits.

Segment 2 with Adrian Kelly starts at 13:17.

Since no one is coming to save them, how do you help people get the most out of themselves and life. Adrian Kelly is the author of "The Success Complex: Ancient Wisdom, The Building Blocks of Life,and Your Path to Sustained Success". He is a recognized sports and performance coach, author, award winning lawyer, and a sought-after guest speaker.

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Segment 1 with Barry Conchie begins at 0:00.

What talents does it take to be a great leader?

My first guest is Barry Conchie who is the founder and president of Conchie Associates and author of " The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance", with his business partner Sarah Dalton. He is an expert in psycho- metric talent assessments, leadership research and development, team building, and succession planning.

Segment 2 with Roger Gerard begins at 17:30.

Who are you as a leader? Do you own the room? Do you lead with purpose? Does your leadership inspire others?

My second guest is Dr. Roger A. Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private consulting practice serving executives and boards in strategic planning, operational planning, executive coaching, and management development. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Gerard is the author of "Owning the Room and Lead With Purpose: Reignite Passion and Engagement For Professionals in Crisis."

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Segment 1 with Spencer Carroll starts at 0:00

Taxes…there isn’t another word that sends shivers up the spine of a small business owner or gives them such a feeling of dread- but it really doesn’t have to be that way. There is help to put together sound strategies so you don’t dread April 15th and get to keep more of your money.

My first guest is Spencer Carroll who is an experienced CPA with a background in public accounting and tech startup sales. He’s also an accounting professor and owns a small real estate business. His accounting background and love for entrepreneurship was the perfect combo for Gelt, where he leads the sales team and helps clients optimize their taxes.

Segment 2 with Rachel Richards starts at 14:50.

How you structure your business – whether it’s a C, S or LLC has an impact on the taxes you pay. Also, when you sell your company, the amount of money you keep has to do with how you structure the deal so its tax efficient.

Here to help is Rachel Richards who is a seasoned CPA with over a decade of experience in public accounting. Before joining Gelt, she dedicated her career to helping clients navigate complex tax laws and maximize their financial outcomes. Driven by a passion for providing exceptional tax service to a wider audience, Rachel joined Gelt in 2021. At Gelt, Rachel & her team are passionate about developing personalized, efficient, and compliant tax solutions for customers while empowering tax professionals with cutting-edge technology.

This episode is sponsored by Gelt a modern tax company designed specifically for business owners and high-income earners. They use expert CPAs and proprietary technology to simplify the complexities of tax planning and filing with a personalized approach. If you’re ready to optimize your tax experience, don’t wait for “tax season”, schedule a call today, and get 10% off your first year of service, when mentioning Barry Moltz.

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Segment 1 with Ed Hajim starts at 0:00.

I am always amazed about the resiliency of people in their lives and their companies.

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother is dead. He presses his face against the car window, watches the miles pass and wonders where life will take him. In a memoir filled with human drama, wisdom and timeless life lessons, "On The Road Less Travelled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom" tells the improbable story of how Hajim bounced from foster homes to orphanages, in a daily struggle to survive, to living the American dream as an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man with great moral fiber and the means to give back to a world that seemed intent on rejecting him.

Ed served as a senior executive at such firms as E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, Furman Selz and other financial institutions, regularly transforming fledgling operations into profitable growth machines. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university’s board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities.

Segment 2 with Kendryah Smith starts at 18:48.

When it comes to digital marketing, what statistics do I need to be looking at?

Kendryah Smith, known as Marketing Minded Mama, is the CEO and co-founder of Re.Direct, a pioneering platform that empowers individuals to create and grow successful online businesses. With a background in digital marketing and e-commerce, Kendryah transformed her own side hustle into a thriving enterprise while raising three young children.




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Segment 1 with Anton Gunn starts at 0.00.

A lot of people quit their job as a result of workplace injustice.

My first guest has just released a study on this. Anton Gunn, MSW, CDM, CSP, commissioned this scientific study on workplace injustice. Anton began his career in the non-profit sector to improve the outcomes and experiences of low-income people who consumed financial, government, educational, and healthcare services. His goal and mission were to identify problems, work for solutions, and ultimately improve the experience for the everyday consumer.

In 2011, during Barack Obama's presidency, Anton became a Presidential Appointee at the US Department of Health and Human Services. In that position, he became familiar with the pervasiveness of mistreatment and disrespect of civil service employees at all levels of government.

Segment 2 with Samantha Irwin starts at 19:35.

How do we teach front line employees to give the best possible customer experience every day. Front line customer facing staff have the power to move the needle financially for business owners as well as impact their community in a very powerful and positive way.

With over 25 years educating and inspiring people, teaching as well as owning a boutique hotel, Samantha Irwin is hired by leaders for training and also utilize the virtual on-demand training program specifically in the “people” department, resulting in increased staff retention, guest retention, and stellar reviews.

 

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Segment 1 with Zac Larsen starts at 0.00.

Lately, I keep talking about retirement to my friends and family. I keep saying 2 more years because there are other things I want to do with my life. For most of us, retiring is complicated.

Zachary Larson is a CFP®, ChFC®, FIC and Founding Partner & Wealth Advisor for IntentGen Financial Partners in Naperville, Illinois. He is also the author of the new book called “Retire Intentionally: Stories and Strategies to Spend, Give and Live with Confidence.”

Segment 2 with David Sinkinson starts at 16:39.

There is so much misinformation about what it takes to launch a successful start up.

My guest is David Sinkinson who  is a proven SaaS entrepreneur. His bootstrapped startup alongside his brother Chris, AppArmor, helped keep people safer with innovative mobile apps and emergency notification solutions for individuals across the globe. In February of 2022, their company was acquired by US competitor Rave Mobile Safety for tens of millions of dollars. Later in 2022, Rave and AppArmor were acquired for over $550 Million by Motorola Solutions. He is co-host of the Startup Different podcast and co-author of the book, "Startup Different: The Myth-Busting Blueprint for Your Multi-Million Dollar Business."

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Segment 1 with Adam Wallace starts at 0:00.

As inflation finally continues to fall, customers are still holding on tight to every last dollar—while some businesses get nervous and slash prices in a scramble to the bottom.

But price wars are nothing but a race to the bottom- warns acclaimed pricing strategist Adam Wallace. There’s a smarter, more sustainable approach: tapping into human nature to reveal what your customers value and will happily pay more for. His new book is called "Beyond the Price Wars: How to Re-Value Your Business and Win Customers - Tips from a Fortune 100 Fixer".

His message is that customers are value-hunters, not just bargain-hunters. They'll pay a premium for experiences that save time, solve problems, make them feel good, and more. The key is finding the value that makes your offering irresistible.

Segment 2 with Patricia Bathory starts at 18:47.

I learned a long time ago that business is all about relationships and being happy and success ful in business these days is still about your relationships- with your clients, employees and vendors.

As a psychotherapist and the founder and general manager of an import/export business, Patricia Bathory has a blend of experience that gives her unique insight into the personal and professional problems that entrepreneurs and leaders face every day.

For the past eight years, in addition to running her trading business and seeing clients, Patricia has been researching and studying interpersonal dynamics, including how our relationships directly affect our ability to succeed in business and in life. She believes that by improving our relationship skills and strengthening our connections, we feed the wheel of good and position ourselves to make a lasting impact.

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Segment 1 with Lisa O'Masta at 0.00.

We have talked on the show, the effects that social media is having on our world. But where does it intersect with educational technology and teaching our children? What is happening here?

My first guest is Lisa O’Masta is the CEO of Learning.com, which provides educators with solutions to prepare students for success in a digital world. She is a dynamic leader and change agent with over two decades of experience dedicated to shaping the landscape of the education market. Lisa is committed to empowering students to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely while expanding opportunities for equity and access to all students.

Segment 2 with Jamil Khan and Heather Jiang at 18:30.

We have talked many times on this show about the unique challenges that woman and entrepreneurs of color face in getting funding. 
 
Its good to hear that at least one established company is doing something about it. Jamil Khan is the Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer for H&R Block. In this role, Jamil is responsible for helping to identify and lead the company’s strategic development and growth opportunities and generate value for stakeholders as it continues to disrupt the tax preparation industry and expand its services Heather Jiang is the Fund Her Future grant winner with her company Allégorie, a small business founded in 2019 to provide leather alternatives through plant-based fashion accessories, ultimately helping to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Segment 1 starts at 0:00

AI will fundamentally change the landscape of various industries But how and when?

My guest is KP Reddy who is the author of "Creating the Intangible Enterprise", an AI expert, founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures. With a background in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Reddy has become a global authority in AEC environments, AI, robotics, automation, mobile applications, and cloud computing. In addition to his new book, Creating the Intangible Enterprise, he is also the author "What You Know About Startups is Wrong", debunking eleven popular myths about what defines a top entrepreneur. His extensive experience includes founding and exiting three technology companies to NASDAQ and NYSE.

Segment 2 starts at 18:49.

“Neurodiversity” is a popular term that's used to describe differences in the way people's brains work. The idea is that there's no “correct” way for the brain to work. Instead, there is a wide range of ways that people perceive and respond to the world, and these differences are to be embraced and encouraged. But many times, we do not embrace this neurodiversity in the work place

My guest is Tara May who is CEO of Aspiritech, a tech services company with a team of 100+ autistic adults. She is an advocate for embracing neurodiversity in the workplace in the world.

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Segment 1 with Ricardo Jimenez starts at 0:00.

Some people say that failure, if you can survive it, if you can move on from it, is the best teacher in small business. My first guest is Ricardo Jimenez is a Puerto Rico- and Barcelona-based writer, entrepreneur and active angel investor. Since 2014, he has performed direct investments in over 30 tech projects, including the Ethereum token.

He talks about coming back from going broke- very broke.

Segment 2 with Patrick Nelson starts at 17:05.

Within the past month, we saw an incredible example of leadership with President Joe Biden not running for president again. This was the right thing for his party and the country - not too many leaders have this self awareness.

My next guest is Patrick Nelson has gained both local and national accolades for his military service, academic career, and work as a professional speaker and trainer, including being named the inaugural NFL-Tillman Military Scholar. He is an experienced leader who spent nearly seven years in the US Army as a paratrooper and completed three combat deployments leading soldiers. His military awards include the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart Medal.

He discusses that the secret sauce to leadership is actually vulnerability- a surprising observation for a military veteran. 

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