Productivity Mastery

In episode #162 we welcomed Lorenzo Flores, Leader at Apple & Host of Hacking Your Leadership Podcast.Listen to this episode and learn:💡How to grow as an effective leader in your organization?💡What is the "worst idea" practice and how to use it to boost creativity and inspiration?💡How did Lorenzo find his mentors and what lessons stuck with him until today?💡Practical tips on leading in times of crisisand a lot more..About our guest:Lorenzo Flores is a twenty-year veteran in retail leadership. He has rejuvenated, inspired, and rebuilt over a dozen teams throughout his career. With a passion for music, MMA, and podcasting, he understands the importance of connecting personal vision to the workplace.Flores's insights, experiences, and philosophies on leadership excellence are the fuel to ignite every leader's optimum potential.His passion for leadership led him to write his first book: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success. This book meets all leaders where they stand today and propels them to the next level using the skills and resources already within their grasp.You can connect with Lorenzo here:Website: HackingYourLeadership.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershi...Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #161 we welcomed Jon Rennie, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc.Listen to this episode and learn:💡How does one become a nuclear submariner?💡What is "Fridays on the floor" and how to apply a similar practice to improve engagement and productivity?💡How to show up as a leader in a new organization when everyone is more experienced than you?💡Why you should "run to the fire" as a leader?And a lot more..About our guest:Jon is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a premier manufacturer of critical components for electrical utilities. He is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer who made seven deployments during the end of the Cold War.Prior to starting Peak Demand, Jon led eight manufacturing businesses for three global companies.He is the author of three best-selling leadership books: I Have the Watch, All in the Same Boat, and You Have the Watch. He hosts the popular Deep Leadership podcast.You can connect with Jon here:Website: https://jonsrennie.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsrennieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonsrennie/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonscottrennie/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #160 we welcomed Maria Stoeva, Country Lead of Assert International Bulgaria.Listen to this episode and learn:💡The journey of ManPower and Assert International Bulgaria in making the "4-day workweek" a productive company practice💡How to create a culture where employees are motivated and get done more in 4 days than in a usual 5-day workweek?💡What type of organizations should consider implementing a 4-day workweek?💡How to implement "servant leadership" across all company levels, and why is that the right thing to do?And a lot more...About our guest:Maria Stoeva is a Country Lead of Assert International Bulgaria and a Head of Sales & Business Development at ManpowerGroup Bulgaria. Leading both companies’ teams and functions, Maria’s main aim is to enable companies in the country to succeed by using the best international and local workforce solutions.As part of a leading HR solutions company, both worldwide and in Bulgaria, she and her people have the opportunity to see the labor market from a bird's eye view, to evaluate and develop hundreds of organizations and thousands of talents every year. They actively follow and study trends in the HR world, working with companies of all industries, sizes, and regions of the country.Maria is also a co-author and host of the video podcast "HR Navigator", a speaker at a number of HR and business conferences, and an author of articles.ManpowerGroup SEE and Assert International teams are successfully working on a 4-day, 32-hour workweek for almost 2 years.You can connect with Maria here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariastoevaEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #159 we welcomed Julian Hayes II, founder of Executive HealthListen to this episode and learn:💡Why your well-being should be your #1 priority💡How to prioritize your health & lifestyle as a busy executive💡What makes Julian exercise 2x / day and how to organize your own workout scheduleand a lot more...About our guest:Julian Hayes II is an author, hybrid athlete, and the founder of Executive Health. His boutique concierge helps forward-thinking CEOs, executives, and other high-achieving individuals live longer and live better by leveraging their unique biodata, data-driven analytics, and N of 1 personalized programming.He's also the host of Executive Health & Life. Lastly, he's had 300+ articles published in Inc., Entrepreneur, Chief Executive, & many more.You can connect with Julian here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/Website: executivehealth.io/Youtube: youtube.com/@exechealthApple podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/executive-health-life/id1500205650Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #158 we welcomed Walker McKay, Founder of No BS Sales SchoolListen to this episode and learn:💡How to approach sales in 2023💡The 4 Mindsets of No BS Sales School💡How to empower your team to deliver real resultsand a lot of practical advice on how to grow your sales.About our guest:Walker McKay is the Founder and Principal of McKay Consulting Group LLC. Walker believes in the power of intentional transformation.After 35 years of calling, networking, and continually being referred to hundreds of clients, and over 18+ years assisting corporations in almost every industry to build world-class sales teams, Walker has designed a sales system that will consistently close business without the client feeling like they’re selling or the prospect feeling like they’ve been sold.He is a lifelong salesperson, coach, and creator of the No B.S. Sales School, where he teaches and shares his proven secrets to success for hitting targets, growing revenue, and gaining the respect you deserve.Walker encourages his clients to stop relying on the old-school way of selling and implement his No B.S. Sales System. There’s a reason that the old-school way isn’t working!Walker has been married to his wife Sally for 25 years and they have two children. He is the host of the No B.S. Sales School podcast found wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Walker on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.You can connect with Walker here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkermckay/Twitter: https://twitter.com/walkermckayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachwalkermckayFor more content from Walker, subscribe to Walker’s Weekly Newsletter: https://www.walkermckay.com/newsletterTo learn more about Walker’s No BS Sales System, visit www.walkermckay.comEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #157 we welcomed Niklas Hellemann, founder of SoSafe.Listen to this episode and learn:💡How Niklas and his co-founders grew SoSafe to 350+ employees company in 4.5 years?💡What are the 2 North Stars you should have in mind when managing your time?💡How to make a company that is attractive to the most ambitious talent on the market?What are the biggest security threats in 2023 and how you can get better prepared for them?About our guest:Niklas Hellemann is a studied psychologist, Social Engineering expert as well as CEO at SoSafe – one of the leading cybersecurity awareness providers in Europe. Besides his background in Business Administration, Niklas studied psychology – which led him to the human approach in the tech-savvy cybersecurity market.Based on behavioral science and data analytics, SoSafe supports companies in enabling their employees to practice secure behaviors in the digital world and establish a sustainable security culture in their organizations.You can connect with Niklas here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhellemann/Website: https://sosafe-awareness.com/company/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #156 we welcomed Rita McGrath, Professor at Columbia Business School.Listen to this episode and learn:💡How to spot and address early warnings?💡What are the 3 types of indicators we use to make (business) decisions? 💡How to look at strategy in 2023? 💡What is "intelligent failure" and how to apply it? 💡How to grow a culture of innovation and experimentation?About our guest:Rita McGrath is a best-selling author, a sought-after advisor and speaker, and a longtime professor at Columbia Business School. Rita is one of the world’s top experts on strategy and innovation and is consistently ranked among the top 10 management thinkers in the world, including the #1 award for strategy by Thinkers50.Rita’s work is focused on creating unique insights. She has also founded Valize a companion company, dedicated to turning those insights into actionable capability.McGrath’s recent book on strategic inflection points is Seeing Around Corners:How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019). Rita is the author of four other books, including the best-selling The End of Competitive Advantage (Harvard Business Review Press, 2013).You can connect with Rita here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritamcgrath/Website: RitaMcGrath.com.Twitter: rgmcgrath.Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #155 we welcomed Boris Krastev, CEO and Co-founder of RemoteMore.  Listen to this episode and learn:  💡All mistakes and lessons Boris and his co-founder encountered in the early days of the company  💡How Boris manages to executive put up 70 hour working weeks  💡What does Boris do to manage effectively a remote team  💡How to manage crises and difficult situations About our guest:  Boris is a founder and CEO of RemoteMore. Him and his team led RemoteMore to grow over 200% YoY in the last 3 years using tactics of discipline, tenacity, planning and the ability to deliver superior customer service. RemoteMore is a marketplace that helps 1.3000+ companies get connect to a 30.000+ developers and work remotely full-time. They started in 2018 when it wasn't obvioust that remote will be the new way of working. Boris has lived 9 years in Denmark, 2 years in Berlin, and 2 years in Chicago.  You can connect with Boris here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkrastev/  Website: https://remotemore.com/about/  Email: boris.krastev@remotemore.com  Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!  __________  Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #154 we welcomed Greta Lempel, HR Manager at Bedrocan. Listen to this episode and learn: 💡 What are the biggest challenges HR leaders are facing in 2023? 💡 How to thrive as an HR leader in dynamic & turbulent times? 💡 How to change our talent attraction process to be able to inspire the best people to join us? 💡 What are the hottest topics when it comes to up-skilling and corporate training? About our guest: Greta is a multicultural people person, with over 20 years of HR experience. She has worked mainly in large corporations and knows the ins and outs of people processes. She has seen successful changes and adversity to change. She has seen inspiring leaders, aspiring leaders, and those who shouldn’t be leaders. Her passion has always been to find the key to connecting with anyone and through trust and psychological safety enable growth and development. She currently works as HR Manager for a well-established medical company, which is now starting up operations in Denmark. She gets to draw the HR landscape and set the agenda for the kind of leadership they want to be known for. Building an environment and culture where people thrive, spurring innovation and growth. You can connect with Greta here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greta-lempel-5683446/ Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing! Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #153 we welcomed Sergiu Negut, Co-founder of FintechOS.Listen to this episode and learn: 💡What it takes to grow a fintech startup from the ground to a 300+ people company  💡How to accept and thrive in uncertainty as a founder  💡3 things you should focus on in times of crisis and why we sometimes forget them as leaders  💡The 2 traits Sergiu looks for when hiring a new person About our guest: Sergiu is a reputed entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and lecturer at the Maastricht School of Management. He has a positive track record of business growth in different roles (adviser, board member, angel investor, manager) and across different industries (healthcare, IT&C, financial services, HR, consulting). Committed to building powerful teams and backed by a broad experience in business development, including M&A & startups, Sergiu co-founded FintechOS, a company that deploys its technology in more than 20 markets on 4 continents and is backed by some of the most reputable VCs in Europe. Sergiu coordinates Finance & Investor Relations, HR and Operations, bringing his strong contribution to the overall strategy and development of the FintechOS. The company’s centerpiece technology, FintechOS, puts automation and personalization at the heart of innovation, allowing financial services providers to transform the digital customer experience quickly and affordably. In 2020, FintechOS was recognized as Europe’s hottest fintech startup and ranked among the most well-funded VC-backed tech companies in Europe (CB Insights). You can connect with Sergiu here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiu Website:https://leap.fintechos.com/speakers/sergiu-negut/__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/