Simplify to Amplify with Lisa Bodell: Lead to Succeed 159

Do you ever feel like you’re busy all the time but not making real progress? What if the key to achieving more isn’t doing more, but simplifying how we work?
In this episode, Lisa Bodell unpacks the importance of cutting through the clutter to focus on what truly drives value, helping us trade busyness for meaningful impact.

Lisa, founder of FutureThink, is a globally recognized expert on simplifying work and driving innovation. She is the author of Why Simple Wins and Kill the Company, both bestsellers that emphasize replacing unnecessary complexity with simplicity to allow people to focus on impactful work. Her insights have influenced top organizations, including Google, SAP, Citigroup, and the U.S. Department of National Intelligence. A frequent Forbes contributor, Lisa’s expertise has also been featured in Fast Company, Wired, The New York Times, and Harvard Business Review. She has taught innovation at American University and Fordham University, and her TED Talk on simplification resonates with thousands each year. Through FutureThink, one of the world’s largest sources for innovation tools, Lisa’s work empowers teams to improve productivity, engagement, and well-being by shifting focus to what matters most.

Dare to Risk It with Terracina Maxwell: Lead to Succeed 152

Have you ever found yourself standing at the edge of a decision, uncertain of what’s on the other side? What does it take to push beyond fear and take that leap, even when the outcome is unclear?

In this episode, we dive into the mindset of a risk-taker with our guest, Terracina Maxwell, who encourages us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace the unknown in pursuit of greater rewards.

Rising from Adversity with Justin Winstead: Lead to Succeed 151

How can adversity shape our journey to success? When faced with life's toughest challenges, how do we turn pain into power? In this episode, our guest Justin Winstead shares his powerful story of battling cancer and transforming that experience into a driving force for positive change and influence.

From a challenging rural upbringing, Justin transformed adversity into a springboard for success. After college, he worked in student ministry and church planting before launching into business endeavors, including oil and gas, real estate, and a multi-million-dollar insurance agency. With over 20 years in business and leadership and as a cancer survivor, Justin's journey epitomizes the power of faith, purpose, and vision. Passionate about personal growth with the goal of serving others, he's committed to enriching people through his insights.

As an executive coach, workshop facilitator, keynote speaker, and the founder of Improver Group, Justin aims to make the world a better place by helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and their teams improve personally and professionally.

Justin has a new book titled "Become an Improver: A Challenge to Escape Average and Unleash Greatness." The book will be released October 1, available wherever books are sold.

Get Out of Your Own Way with Dr. Shirley Davis: Lead to Succeed 150

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a situation, held back by fear of the unknown? What does it really take to break free from what's familiar, even if it's uncomfortable, and embrace the possibility of something greater?

In this episode, we explore these transformative questions with our guest, Dr. Shirley Davis, as she challenges us to "stop living in our known hell because there's an unknown heaven."

The Skillset Advantage with Neil Emeigh: Lead to Succeed 149

What truly drives our progress when the initial excitement fades? How do we continue to grow and adapt when motivation alone isn’t enough? In this episode of Lead to Succeed, our guest Neil Emeigh delves into these questions, exploring the crucial role of skill development in achieving lasting success and adaptability.

Neil Emeigh is the founder and CEO of Rayobyte, a company he started at 21. Rayobyte serves over 5000 customers, including Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on web scraping. Beyond his professional achievements, he has pushed his personal limits by experimenting with activities like an Ironman and participating in a seven-day silent meditation retreat. Despite a generous offer to sell his company, Neil chose to continue leading Rayobyte, driven by a vision to create a greater impact and give back to the world.

Listen in to learn how refining your skills can lead to exceptional and sustainable growth.

Strengthening Business Bonds with Nigel Thurlow: Lead to Succeed 148

The true measure of a successful leader lies not just in achieving organizational goals, but in the ability to build and develop their people. Investing in the growth and well-being of team members fosters a culture of trust, innovation, and collaboration. That’s what Lead to Succeed guest Nigel Thurlow will be focusing on in this episode.

Nigel is the CEO of The Flow Consortium and one of the most sought-after speakers and experts in Lean, Agile, and Flow methods. He was Toyota's first Chief of Agile, where he co-created The Flow System and the award-winning Scrum the Toyota Way approach. Nigel has trained 8,500+ people in Scrum, Agile, Lean, Flow, and Complexity approaches and his coaching portfolio includes GE, Bose, 3M, Microsoft, Vodafone, Lumen, Cox Automotive, and MIT. He is a member of Forbes’ invite-only Coaches Council organization and is due to be listed in the Who’s Who of America later this year.

Nigel has co-authored many peer-reviewed papers and books on methods and approaches to accelerate business transformation, including the renowned “The Flow System” series. He is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker and will appear on the TV series Advancements, which will feature on Bloomberg and Amazon Prime, in June 2024.

Listen in to learn the power of building your people.

Pushing Through Success with Ira Zlotowitz: Lead to Succeed 78

Commercial mortgage brokerage firms have been on the rise for quite some time now. With more individuals seeking to improve their businesses and maximize future investments, brokers have become the go-to experts when it comes to leveraging their transactions. More interestingly, the use of technology and data gathering to keep pace with recent costumer trends is slowly becoming more common today. This poses an important point of discussion on the intersection of leadership and the commercial mortgage brokerage landscape.

This episode features Ira Zlotowitz. Ira is the president and co-founder of Eastern Union, one of the America’s largest and leading commercial mortgage brokerage firms. Established 20 years ago, Eastern Union now employs over 125 real estate professionals and closes an average of $5 billion in transactions annually. Ira won national acclaim when listed on Crain’s NY Business’s “Forty Under 40.” He is known as a visionary and innovative leader utilizing technology and data to best serve his clients. Exemplary in business and in philanthropy alike, Ira supports charities and is focused on helping others achieve business success too.

Listen in and learn how to better excel in your field.

Building from the Culture Out with Joel Lieberman: Lead to Succeed 76

If your business failed today, would you be willing to start again? And what would you emphasize most to ensure long-term growth and success?

In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting a great man who had to start again and now his business has over 100 employees. Meet Joel Lieberman! Joel’s entrepreneurship journey perfectly displays the power of starting again.

Joel is the CEO of Mint Capital. His motto of “all you need to do is sign” has made him home buyers’ favorite. Joel derives personal satisfaction when a client closes on their dream home with minimal involvement and hassle. This accessible, honest, and proactive culture filters down Joel’s desk to every mint capital loan officer, processor, and associate.

Besides hearing Joel’s story, you’ll also get tips on building a company culture and a productive team.

Listen to this journey of starting again with Joel Lieberman.

Leading Through Showing with Simon Severino: Lead to Succeed 75

You can never truly lead through telling. If you want to be a leader – one with loyal followers who will do things the right way even when you’re not standing over them – the best approach is through showing.

In this episode, Simon Severino joins us to talk leadership and to talk about his 90 days strategy sprint. He created the Strategy Sprints™ Method that doubles revenue in 90 days by helping clients gain market share in weekly sprints, which results in fast execution.

Listen in and learn.

The State of Higher Education with Brandon Busteed: Lead to Succeed 72

We have a lot of discussions on higher education going on. Different people have different ideas and thoughts on the topic. In this episode, my guest, Brandon Busteed, and I will be seeking to dig deeper into this conversation.

Brandon is the president and Global head of Learn-work Innovation at Kaplan. Before Kaplan, Brandon spent over six years at Gallup, first as Executive Director of Education and Workforce Development and later as Senior Partner and Global Head of Public Sector. His career spans a wide range of important work in education as an educational entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and university trustee. Busteed is also the founder and former CEO of Outside the Classroom Inc.

Listen as Brandon shares his knowledge and wisdom.

Becoming More Productive with Susan Sly: Lead to Succeed 68

Productivity is one of the challenges that entrepreneurs experience in different stages of their entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, I have Susan Sly joining me on the show to talk about productivity.

Susan Sly is an entrepreneur, bestselling author and tech investor. Also, she specializes in teaching productivity to early-stage entrepreneurs. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, lifetime and more. She’s a mother of five and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Susan will share some fantastic nuggets of wisdom on productivity, teach us how to prioritize, and share some of her life stories with us. According to Susan, the best investment you can make is investing on your health. What are you doing for your health?

Are you ready to take your productivity to the next level? Listen to this episode.

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