The Action Catalyst

Mark Briggs explains how workplaces, and individuals, innovate when they are given, for lack of a better word, playtime.Hear Mark’s full interview in Episode 375 of The Action Catalyst.

Marty Strong, author, retired Navy SEAL, and CEO of LGS Management Group, recounts the way he accidentally became a Navy SEAL, how he landed a job by mistakenly calling the company’s COO, and how to be professionally agile, deal with obstacles using a SEAL mentality, harness a healthy dose of paranoia, and the life-changing power of humility and apprenticeship. 

Rick Maurer breaks down the 3 levels of resistance, which are also 3 levels of support:  1. I don’t get it, 2. I don’t like it, 3. I don’t like YOU.Hear Rick’s full interview in Episode 374 of The Action Catalyst.

Mark Briggs, author, consultant, and professor of leadership and change management, covers everything from chaos theory, to the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin, approaching times of change as playtime, upscaling everyone in your organization TODAY, creating small changes with big effects, and his latest book, "The Butterfly Impact".

Author, speaker, consultant, and resistance expert Rick Maurer talks with host Dan Moore about identifying the 3 major levels of resistance and support, infusing energy into even the mundane, how learning jazz trombone changed his work mindset, the wisdom of Yogi Berra, and “seizing moments of possibility”.

Former CIA intelligence officer and founder of the Counterintelligence Institute, Peter Warmka, explains a new, under-reported threat; cybercriminals posing as executive recruiters and extracting sensitive information over a period of months or even years, after finding targets on professional social media and networking sites.Hear Peter’s full interview in Episode 373 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more.Counterintelligence Institute

Join us as we launch a brand new podcast, "Let's Talk Legacy", presented by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group! In this roundtable discussion, we introduce you to the new podcast's host, Gary Michels, along with Ben Majeske, and hear about how the show will tackle questions like what does it mean to build and maintain a legacy, what tools and resources are available to help, and how to grow today, for a better tomorrow.Subscribe here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/letstalklegacy/Learn more at LetsTalkLegacyPod.comMentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group.Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group

Peter Warmka is a former CIA agent that specialized in social engineering and "human hacking", and now uses that knowledge to help businesses assess their vulnerability to foreign intelligence groups, criminals, and other threats. Peter discusses the biggest threats facing the nation as well as individuals and public & private companies of all sizes and how to protect yourself, and cover the next generation of targeted phishing known as “spear phishing”, deception campaigns & the role of the media, and the cybersecurity threats of the future.Mentioned in this episode:Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more.Counterintelligence InstituteDon't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more.Counterintelligence Institute

Johnny Quinn, a professional speaker and former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers tells the story of getting trapped in a bathroom in Olympic village just ahead of competing with the USA bobsled team at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia!

Actor, comedian, and entrepreneur Michael Stein shares advice ripped straight from the movies, about overcoming tough situations by answering empowering questions, creating a physical trigger to get yourself into a peak performance state, and reframing your life as a movie where the next act has yet to be written.Hear Michael’s full interview in Episode 372 of The Action Catalyst.