Nate Boyer, a Green Beret, shares his remarkable life journey from relief worker to the Army to playing football. He emphasizes the importance of having zero compromise in pursuing goals and passions. The podcast also explores intense soldier training, raising funds for clean water wells, overcoming struggles, and the ongoing battles in Syria and Iraq.

Dr. Sharon Melnick, leading authority on business psychology and stress resilience, shares breathing exercises and tips for improving success under stress. They discuss the common traits of high achievers, the power of controlling physiology and psychology, and the importance of mindset and adaptation. They also explore the importance of positioning oneself as an expert and go-to authority, meditation practices for stress reduction, and the concept of a learning leader.

Jesse Itzler, an incredibly interesting person, discusses taking risks, selling companies for millions, living with a Navy SEAL, and being married to a billionaire. They also explore the traits of high achievers, the process of selling a company to Berkshire Hathaway, and the incredible journey of Itzler's wife from bootstrap to billionaire. The conversation emphasizes the importance of staying grounded despite success.

Joey Coleman, a professional development workshop facilitator and presenter, discusses the importance of investing in personal development and personal branding. They also explore the characteristics of high achievers, the power of travel in education, and the value of relationships in personal growth. They touch upon the concept of a learning leader and compare leadership styles. The guest expresses gratitude and provides contact information.

Roger Dooley, author of Brainfluence, discusses neuromarketing tactics, including the power of focus, building trust through warm beverages, the influence of temperature on perception, and the art of ethical persuasion.

Episode 066: Judy Robinett – Creating A Titanium Digital Rolodex: The 5+50+150 Rule I would like to thank John Corcoran for introducing me to Judy Robinett.  Both John and Judy are such great givers… Always trying to help others and they’ve done so much for me.   I was fascinated with Judy.  She is incredibly intelligent and is a very deep thinker.  It was a joy to get her to put some of those thoughts on tape for this great podcast episode. Judy Robinett is the author of How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+150 Rule (McGraw-Hill, May 2014), a book that provides instant, effective strategies for meeting the people you need to know and bonding with them fast to further your goals and theirs. Robinett is a business thought leader who is known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex.” She has been profiled in Fast Company, Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC; and Women Innovate Mobile (WIM) accelerators based in New York. Episode 066: Judy Robinett – Creating A Titanium Digital Rolodex: The 5+50+150 Rule Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Forget an MBA… Learn to network.” – Jack Welch Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of high achievers? How have you learned how to create luck? What did the book “How To Win Friends and Influence People” help you? What is the 5 + 50 + 150 rule? How did you become known as the “woman with the titanium rolodex?” What are the 5 things to never do and say? What does being a “giver” mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of “guts and luck” How being shy and bullied helped propel Judy to big things You are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with Keeping a “victory log” of achievements How to connect others and make important introductions Process to create a TED Talk The definition of a Learning Leader  “Creating value is how you create wealth.” – Judy Robinett Continue Learning Read this Forbes Article about Judy: Forbes: Judy Robinett Read her book: "How To Be A Power Connector" Follow Judy on Twitter @judyrobinett You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become at connecting people.  It’s a fascinating topic and Judy is one of the best at it!  I really enjoyed speaking with her.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From JudyRobinett.com Judy Robinett is the author of How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+150 Rule (McGraw-Hill, May 2014), a book that provides instant, effective strategies for meeting the people you need to know and bonding with them fast to further your goals and theirs. Robinett is a business thought leader who is known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex.” She has been profiled in Fast Company, Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC; and Women Innovate Mobile (WIM) accelerators based in New York.

Episode 065: Linda Kaplan Thaler – GRIT = Guts, Resilience, Initiative, & Tenacity Linda Kaplan Thaler is an incredibly interesting person.  She truly understands the importance of an intense focus on continuous improvement.  Linda and her team have some massive achievements from a Marketing perspective as well as the work Linda has down as a bestselling author and keynote speaker. We are extremely fortunate to have Linda share her knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  Linda Kaplan Thaler is the CEO of Publicis New York and a bestselling author. She has written and composed advertising jingles such as: “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us Kid” (Toys "R" Us); “Kodak Moments” (Eastman Kodak) and “The Heart of Communication” (Bell Atlantic). She is responsible for the “Yes, Yes, Yes” Herbal Essences campaign, and her agency created the well-known Aflac duck advertising.  Her most recent book (she wrote along with Robin Koval is titled, “Grit To Great” How perseverance passion, and pluck take you from ordinary to extraordinary.” Episode 065: Linda Kaplan Thaler – GRIT = Guts, Resilience, Initiative, & Tenacity Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “I never dreamed about success.  I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder Some Questions I Ask: What are the common characteristics of high achievers? What are your thoughts on David McCullough’s famous commencement speech titled, “You’re nothing special” Why should we retire the word retirement? How can someone use their “grit for good?” Why do you coach people to “ditch the dream?” How can a leader build up GRIT in their organization?  What specific steps need to be taken in order to do that? What does being a learning leader mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: GRIT = Guts, Resilience, Initiative, & Tenacity  “Playing Up” and the power of playing against great competition The importance of being over prepared How Linda helped Aflac become so well known The definition of happiness The detailed process showing how Linda’s small agency (at the time) earned the over $200m Wendy’s account (incredible story) The story behind James Patterson waking up extremely early every morning to write for 21 years straight GRIT builders that we can all implement – Exercises and action tips “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” – Harry Truman Continue Learning: Read more about Linda: Linda Kaplan Thaler Read: GRIT TO GREAT Read: The Power Of Nice Follow Linda on Twitter: @lindathaler2 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Linda Kaplan Thaler is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell  Bio Linda Kaplan Thaler (is the CEO of Publicis New York and a bestselling author. She has written and composed advertising jingles such as: “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us Kid” (Toys "R" Us); “Kodak Moments” (Eastman Kodak) and “The Heart of Communication” (Bell Atlantic). She is responsible for the “Yes, Yes, Yes” Herbal Essences campaign, and her agency created the well-known Aflac duck advertising.  Her most recent book (she wrote along with Robin Koval is titled, “Grit To Great” How perseverance passion, and pluck take you from ordinary to extraordinary.”

Episode 064: Kevin Lavelle – CEO of Mizzen+Main: Intellectual Curiosity Leads To Growing 500% Kevin Lavelle is an incredibly intelligent leader.  He truly understands the importance of possessing three qualities as a leader: An overwhelming amount of optimism, an intellectual curiosity, and persistence.  We are extremely fortunate to have Kevin share his knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  Kevin Lavelle is an American entrepreneur and business executive. He is the founder of Mizzen+Main, a men's clothing brand where he serves as the company's CEO. Kevin was named to the 40 Under 40 list by Dallas Business Journal in 2013. He was also named to Men's Fitness list of Game Changers in 2014.  Investors in the company, which makes its products in the United States, include Zappos founder Tony Hsieh's Vegas Tech Fund and Navy SEAL Marcus Lutrell.  They have grown 500% year over year! And most recently, he has partnered with NFL star JJ Watt on an endorsement deal that gives JJ an equity stake in the business.  Episode 064: Kevin Lavelle – CEO of Mizzen+Main: Intellectual Curiosity Leads To Growing 500% Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “I want to build the next great American brand.” – Kevin Lavelle Some Questions I Ask: What are the common characteristics of high achievers? What is unique about Mizzen+Main? How did you initially fund your company? What effect did it have on your brand when you advertised on a podcast? (Tim Ferriss) What do you say to critics who claim you should make your product outside of America? Take us into your pitch meetings… What specifically did it sound like in those meetings? What was it like negotiating with JJ Watt? Why is the name Mizzen+Main?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of: Optimism, curiosity, & persistence  Pitch meetings (to investors) and the specific verbiage used in them The power of advertising on a podcast Working with JJ Watt Getting started… Specifically starting to sell immediately (prior to quitting day job) Mentors and how they’ve helped The importance of taking a complicated message and making it clear “The best business decision for us is to make our products in America.” – Kevin Lavelle Continue Learning: Go To Kevin’s website: com Read the article Kevin wrote about the power of advertising on a podcast: com/@kevinslavelle Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kevinslavelle You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Kevin is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Biography Kevin Lavelle is an American entrepreneur and business executive. He is the founder of Mizzen+Main, a men's clothing brand where he serves as the company's CEO. Kevin was named to the 40 Under 40 list by Dallas Business Journal in 2013. He was also named to Men's Fitness list of Game Changers in 2014.  Investors in the company, which makes its products in the United States, include Zappos founder Tony Hsieh's Vegas Tech Fund and Navy SEAL Marcus Lutrell.  And most recently, he has partnered with NFL star JJ Watt on an endorsement deal that gives JJ an equity stake in the business.

Episode 063: Whitney Johnson – How To Disrupt Yourself To Dare, Dream, and DO Remarkable Things This was a very interesting conversation with Whitney Johnson... She has an extremely interesting story to tell about how she disrupted herself in order to do something bigger.  She was an incredibly successful equity analyst and she quit in order to follow a dream of doing something bigger and helping others.  Whitney Johnson is an investor, speaker, author, and leading thinker on driving innovation through personal disruption.  Johnson is the co-founder of Rose Park Advisors, along with Clayton Christensen where they led the seed round for Korea’s Coupang, currently valued at $5+ billion. Whitney is a frequent contributor and writer, including to the Harvard Business Review, as a LinkedINfluencer, and through other channels. She is the author of two books, Dare, Dream, Do (2012), and the Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work (2015). She is also a prolific speaker and has spoken to audiences of more than 25,000 on her ideas and vision. Johnson is represented by the New Leaf Speakers bureau, along with other thought leaders in business and innovation. Episode 063: Whitney Johnson – How To Disrupt Yourself To Dare, Dream, and DO Remarkable Things Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “What does disruptive innovation look like for an individual?” Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of people who have achieved success? What does it mean to “disrupt yourself?” Why did you write “Dare, Dream, Do?” What possessed you to quit your job as an extremely successful Equity Analyst? Why do we fail to implement and execute our plans? What does the first 60 minutes of your look like? What is the first thing that pops in your mind when you hear the phrase, “Learning Leader?” “Too often we hear people say, I don’t have permission to dream.” In This Episode, You Will Learn: What it means to disrupt yourself The importance of curiosity and drive Deliberate practice and implementation of new ideas.  A “how to” guide to making this happen How this theory can apply and be done by anyone Why we must be uncomfortable to grow The need to take risks A learning leader is continually asking questions Continue Learning Go to Whitney’s website: whitneyjohnson.com Buy her book and read the incredibly impressive reviews on Amazon: Disrupt Yourself Read: "Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen when you Dare to Dream" Follow Whitney on Twitter: @johnsonwhitney You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning from people who bring a new idea to the table… That is what Whitney Johnson has done.  She is an extremely interesting and inspiring person. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From WhitneyJohnson.com Whitney Johnson is an investor, speaker, author, and leading thinker on driving innovation through personal disruption.  Johnson is the co-founder of Rose Park Advisors, along with Clayton Christensen where they led the seed round for Korea’s Coupang, currently valued at $5+ billion. Whitney is a frequent contributor and writer, including to the Harvard Business Review, as a LinkedINfluencer, and through other channels. She is the author of two books, Dare, Dream, Do (2012), and the Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work (2015). She is also a prolific speaker and has spoken to audiences of more than 25,000 on her ideas and vision. Johnson is represented by the New Leaf Speakers bureau, along with other thought leaders in business and innovation.

Episode 062: Jim Tressel – Coaching Ohio State: President of Youngstown State: Servant Leadership: #QuietTime I’ve been fortunate to know Jim Tressel since 2002 when he recruited my younger brother AJ to play football at Ohio State University.  He has always been a phenomenal example of what it means to be a servant leader.  Always calm, composed, and measured in his approach… He’s someone who I admire a great deal.  It was a thrill for me to have this in depth conversation with him. Jim Tressel a former college football coach who served as head coach of the Youngstown State Penguins from 1986 to 2000 and the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2001 to 2010, winning five national championships between the two schools and 12 “Coach of the Year” awards during his career. He is currently the president of Youngstown State University. Episode 062: Jim Tressel – Coaching Ohio State: President of Youngstown State: Servant Leadership: #QuietTime Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio   The Learning Leader Show “It’s not where you’re coaching, but with whom you’re doing it with.” Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics amongst high achievers? Would you consider going back to coaching football at the collegiate level? What is your relationship like with Urban Meyer? How could colleges better set up student athletes for success post University life? How specifically do you help people follow through on their goal setting practices? What is quiet time? What does it mean to you? How can quite time help everyone? What occurs during the first 60 minutes of your day? What does it mean to be a learning leader? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of being a servant leader and what that specifically means The emotions he feels as he watches Ohio State play on Saturdays His identity and the importance of being an educator Maurice Clarett and their relationship Leadership is not a position or a ranking.  Most people have it wrong.  It’s about serving others The importance of writing down what you’re grateful for everyday “You can’t influence unless you are willing to be influenced.” Continue Learning Read more about Jim Tressel: ysu.edu/president Follow Jim on Twitter @JimTressel5 Read: The Travelers-Gift-Decisions-Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics.  I love how open Jim Tressel is.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio from YSU.edu   Jim Tressel became the ninth president of Youngstown State University on July 1, 2014. A native of Northeast Ohio, Tressel graduated from Berea High School in suburban Cleveland in 1971. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1975 and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Akron in 1977. He also received honorary degrees from YSU in 2001 and Baldwin-Wallace in 2003. He previously was executive vice president for Student Success at the University of Akron, where he was charged with restructuring and leading the efforts of a newly created division dedicated to the academic and career success of students. Tressel’s areas of responsibility included recruitment and admissions, financial aid and career services, advising and adult/transfer services, the military services center and multicultural academic programs. He spent a great deal of time in the Northeast Ohio region, emphasizing the need for top-notch higher education, innovation and collaboration. Prior to joining the University of Akron, Tressel was head football coach at Ohio State University from 2001 to 2010, where his teams won the national championship in 2002 and seven Big Ten championships and appeared in eight BCS post-season bowl games. As head football coach at YSU from 1986 to 2000, Tressel’s teams won four Division I-AA national championships. He also was executive director of Athletics at YSU from 1994 to 2000.