The Action Catalyst

Please join us in welcoming our newest Action Catalyst host, Stephanie Maas! With more than 25 years of experience, Stephanie is an executive search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, where she sees her purpose as improving the lives of others by providing life-altering opportunities for her candidates and clients through talent acquisition. Stephanie brings a fresh energy to the podcast, where she takes her place alongside Adam Outland as a full-time host.Learn even more about Stephanie in her interview on Episode 420 of The Action Catalyst.

Roy Dekel, CEO and Co-Founder of SetSchedule, shares the existential wisdom of Shakespeare, and why the biggest successes often only come after the biggest failures.Hear Roy’s full interview in Episode 434 of The Action Catalyst.

Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 435, with author, speaker, former Action Catalyst host, and past president of Southwestern Advantage, Dan Moore.

As he exits his role as Action Catalyst host, Dan Moore shares his wisdom from spending half a century with the same company, helping young people grow, bringing a 150+ year old institution into the modern age, his shared past with Bill Gates, some of the most impactful lessons learned from 5 years in the host chair of The Action Catalyst, the value of wearing emotional blinders, and digging for acres of diamonds.Mentioned in this episode:In Control, Influence, Accept (For Now), author and former Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explains simple principles and strategies to help you prepare for, and cope with, a future no one can predict. Order now at CIAFN.com.CIA(FN)Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/StudentsSouthwestern Student Coaching

Roy Dekel, CEO and Co-Founder of SetSchedule, recounts how his time as an officer in the Israeli secret services translated to the business world and what this former warrior considers to be his kryptonite, explains his mission to put solopreneurs on a level playing field with the big boys, and tackles topics like joy vs amusement, decision fatigue, the existential wisdom of Shakespeare, and why the biggest successes often only come after the biggest failures.

Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer and media giant they are today, including all-out customer obsession, and how you don’t have to be an Amazon-sized business to do it.Hear John’s full interview in Episode 433 of The Action Catalyst.

Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, explains the most common flow state on earth that every one of us has experienced every week, plus what Buddhists, nuns, and surfers have in common (according to neuroscience).Hear Steven’s full interview across Episodes 431 and 432 of The Action Catalyst.

Action Catalyst host Adam Outland joins the Super Entrepreneur's Podcast with host Shahid Durrani.Episode Description:Welcome to an exhilarating episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of sales, leadership, and personal growth. In this captivating conversation, we have the privilege of hosting Adam Outland, an esteemed elite level coach and partner at Southwestern Consulting, renowned for his expertise in empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Join us as Adam shares his remarkable journey and reveals the secrets behind mastering sales, cultivating effective leadership skills, and igniting personal growth. With over a decade of experience in coaching professionals, Adam unveils the essential skills and mindset necessary for achieving remarkable results in today's ever-evolving business landscape. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the power of self-awareness, mindset transformation, and the profound impact they can have on your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to gain invaluable insights and unlock new possibilities for your success. Don't miss this dynamic episode filled with actionable strategies and empowering wisdom. Get ready to supercharge your sales and leadership skills with Adam Outland!

Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer and media giant they are today, including customer obsession, keeping a broad vision, keeping an eye on OKR's (objectives and key results), setting the right incentives to create movement, making sure leaders are never done learning, and always taking the next best available action.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is presented by Dr. Marc Sniukas at MakeBetterStrategy.comMake Better StrategyDownload John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com.Rossman Partners / John RossmanThis episode is presented by Dr. Marc Sniukas at MakeBetterStrategy.comMake Better StrategyDownload John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com.Rossman Partners / John Rossman

We catch back up with Mike McFall, author, entrepreneur, and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, who walks us through his new book, "Grow: Take Your Business from Chaos to Calm", explains how the best-run business is one you're not a part of, hips us to the "most powerful productivity hack in corporate America since the microprocessor", and teases the conclusion of his leadership trilogy. Hear more from Mike in his original appearance on Episode 406 of The Action Catalyst.