All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett

Remember the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 90’s? Our guest today is George Mumford, aka “The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer” is credited as Phil Jackson’s secret weapon to winning 8-NBA titles. He’s a highly-acclaimed leading expert in sports psychology and performance and the author of “The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance.”His own personal story of overcoming obstacles and determination will inspire us to get ahead, find that quiet place and become better leaders and better people. George joins guest host, Tricia Benn, Chief Community Officer, C-Suite Network for this special episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett recorded during a recent C-Suite Network Digital Discussion.Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Change is hard, but it can be even harder for companies going through a merger. Everyone on all sides feels a shift and can create tension. Today’s guest on All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, helps companies get through the good, bad, and ugly of mergers and acquisitions. Bill Sanders is Principal and Senior Consultant of Roebling Strauss, a business and process innovation consultancy firm. He gave great insights into what companies get wrong during a merger, what they need to consider, and why each merger poses unique challenges. Bill also told Jeffrey the reason behind his company’s name (Hint: look to America’s most iconic bridges).Connect with Bill: https://roeblingstrauss.com/Become a member of the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creativity is not a magical, mystical power that’s only given to a few. The fact is we’re all capable of being creative. Kids have it in spades, but as we grow older we become more focused on other things and creativity gets put away in a box.Today's guest is Gabor George Burt, the Founder & Director of The Slingshot Group to guide us through the process of re-imagining our boundaries, break free from our self-imposed limitations, and tell us what he thinks it’s the most important leadership trait is.Connect with Gabor: https://gaborgeorgeburt.com/Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the best ideas begin with a pen and paper. Today's guest wrote his business plan on a cocktail napkin and went on to create one of the most iconic board games in the U.S. and worldwide. Rob Angel is the creator of Pictionary and the author of "Game Changer: The Story of Pictionary and How I Turned a Simple Idea into the Bestselling Board Game in the World." While the game has sold 38 million games in 60 countries, success was not immediate for this waiter-turned-game inventor. He told Jeffrey his entrepreneurial journey, why he said no to Milton Bradley, and why he's not afraid to fail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say patience is a virtue, but it’s not something everyone has in abundance. How do you remain patient when the end-result is always long-term? When you own a winery, it’s a careful process from beginning to end. It can take up to three years to produce viable grapes, but there are always other factors to consider that can affect the outcome of the product. Joining the conversation is Lauren Ackerman is the Owner & Proprietor of Ackerman Family Vineyards and Ackerman Heritage House to talk about how to create a brand and product that’s deeply rooted in tradition, while remaining innovative.Connect with Lauren:https://www.ackermanfamilyvineyards.com/Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Profit over purpose is a false choice. According to today’s guest, you don’t have to choose – you can do both! Simon Mainwaring is the founder and CEO of We First, an agency that helps brands of all sizes find their identity. What does that mean? Simon says it’s hard for companies to know what they stand for “from inside the jar,” they need an outside perspective. He adds that one of the first things a brand needs to do is work out what it’s against, then they will know what it stands for. In this hyper-partisan climate, companies also have to realize that their brand’s opinion does matter and management needs to be comfortable with how that position plays in public..Connect with Simon: https://simonmainwaring.com/Become a C-Suite Network Member: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Napa Valley is known for its vineyards, great wine, and steady competition. How do you create one of the most successful wine labels? By creating a sturdy foundation and adapting to more modern ways of harvesting – all while deeply rooted in tradition and old school grit & determination.Cathy Corison is a winemaker and founding partner of Corison Winery. She’s one of the few females to run a wine label and will tell us more about creating brand consistency, even through uncertain times, and how to stand above the competition. Cathy was a guest at the most recent C-Suite Network Digital Discussion. For more information on joining the C-Suite Network visit this link:https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healthcare is more important than ever. While there is plenty of technology in medicine, delivering basic medical care still relies on traditional methods. Today’s guest on “All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett” is trying to change that. Paul Ricci is the interim CEO of SOC Telemed, a company with a mission to bring doctors and patients together with technology to obtain the best possible results. Find out what SOC stands for, what specialties SOC Telemed offers that separates them from the competition, and why it’s going public now.Learn more about SOC Telemed: https://www.soctelemed.com/Become a member of the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we successfully transition from industry outsiders to insiders? How do we achieve the pinnacle of success starting a business with little to no knowledge of it? Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are the Founders of Barefoot Wines and a husband and wife team who train and consult everyone from startups to Fortune 500 companies on brand building, increasing sales, and keeping people engaged and loyal.They’re international keynote speakers, best-selling authors and will give us a sneak peek behind the grapevine to create the perfect product and brand.I spoke with Bonnie and Michael during our most recent C-Suite Network Digital Discussion. If you'd like more information about joining the C-Suite Network visit this link:https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got an idea? Today’s guest on All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett can help bring it to fruition. Christian Cotichini is the co-founder and CEO of HeroX, a crowdsourcing platform that will actually pay you for your ideas. While it’s not about the money, their goal is to get ideas from anyone that help solve problems through technology. The best part? You don’t need a Ph.D. to be part of the solution. Christian says companies as diverse as the NFL to Lululemon and several U.S. government agencies use HeroX. Also, don’t confuse crowdsourcing with crowdfunding. He’ll tell you why. If you’ve ever wanted to tap the power of the crowd for solutions, listen to this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett. Learn more about HeroX: https://www.herox.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices