Leading with Genuine Care

In the first episode of the donothing podcast Wisdom Series, I’m excited to share my chat with Anese Cavanaugh.    Anese is an award-winning, internationally renowned leadership advisor and thinking partner who’s worked with some of the world’s most innovative organizations including IDEO, Nike, GM Financial, Zingerman’s and Kaiser Permanente, just to name a few.   Listen in as Anese talks about how anyone can bring their best selves to the table with intention, energy and presence. She also discusses how you can unlock your own greater leadership potential, collaborate more inspiringly, create more openly and lead more joyfully and effectively.     Anese is the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®) which she created to enable people to discover the secret sauce they’re missing as a leader. She’s also the author of CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives and has appeared in publications like Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, the New York Times and Inc.    She’s currently working on her next book, CONTAGIOUS YOU: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want, which comes out on November 15, 2019, and is available for pre-order on Amazon.   In this week’s donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   What the IEP Method is How she came up with the title Contagious You What a George and a Georgette are What a Mary or Marvin is How even the busiest leaders can find time for themselves Why negative and positive energies impact entire workplaces What the importance of presence is Whether an introvert has an energetic presence Which tools Anese personally uses the most How we can be kinder to ourselves How it’s possible to be positive and be a realist Which of the seven Ps combat burnout the most Why physical health and burnout are connected How we can properly nourish our playful, fun side Why we need to be more connected to our pain What a few of her favorite “21 Super Powers” are How reframing situations can transform tough times Why self-care is anything but selfish—especially for leaders What the simplest self-care tools are Why there’s science behind the benefits of positivity How to start a habit of positivity Why beginning a meditation practice is easier than you think How science proves the benefits of mindfulness    Connect With Anese Cavanaugh Website: https://www.anesecavanaugh.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IEPMethod Twitter: https://twitter.com/iepmethod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/anesecavanaugh   Order Anese’s Books Contagious Culture https://amzn.to/2KVpFbW   The Leader You Will Be https://amzn.to/2NBHMoX   Contagious You (Preorder Now!) https://amzn.to/2MCBkhN   Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Registration for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Now Open! The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives.  Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at  https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     donothing Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.  https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

Bo Burlingham isn’t just a best-selling, visionary business writer of books like Small Giants and Finish Big. He’s also been an avid meditator for nearly 40 years.   In this short clip pulled from my interview with Bo, we talk about how he discovered meditation, why he encourages anyone to try the practice and what his experience was like at the donothing Leadership Retreat.   If you want to hear more from Bo, don’t miss our longer conversation where we also talk about his rise as a business writer at Inc. Magazine, why he’s a believer in Evergreen companies, how business owners can exit the right way, and so much more.   Watch it Here: https://youtu.be/QuocFj6hNdo 

For Laura Dopp and Andrew Tracy, building a full, successful and creative life was no accident. In fact, they literally drew out a roadmap illustrating their perfect future. Years later, most of it has already come to fruition.  Today, Laura and Andrew are the co-founders of One Thousand Birds, a sound and creative tech studio based in New York City and Los Angeles. Together, they combine their love of sound and their incredible talents to develop exquisite compositions for clients including Google, Nike, Sony, Peloton, and Spotify.    In addition to their commercial clients, they stay dedicated to pushing their own creative limits by designing immersive, often experimental, sound experiences at events and fine art installations.   They’re also married and figuring out how to balance a thriving business while raising two young children in Manhattan.     In this week’s donothing podcast, discover the power of intention, how Laura and Andrew built One Thousand Birds, why three-year-olds can actually help you become more mindful and so much more.   In this week’s donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   How they intentionally created the life of their dreams What kind of work One Thousand Birds does How they got the name One Thousands Birds  Which major clients their studio has worked with How they’re fostering a more diverse creative community Why risk-taking is essential to success Which books they consider influential to their lives How Laura and Andrew constantly influence each other Which strategies they use to attract new customers How they promote a work-life balance at One Thousand Birds What Laura learned about business from her hotelier father How they’re balancing their career with two young kids Why Facebook brought them together after 12 years apart Laura’s experience working with legendary photographer, Douglas Kirkland Andrew’s experience at the renowned Berklee College of Music Why not getting into his desired major was the best thing for Andrew What music synthesis is Why Laura moved to Hanoi, Vietnam What Laura’s time working in an art gallery in Hanoi was like What mindful techniques Andrew uses when he stressed out Which exciting, unique projects they’re currently working on How they create their sound experience What a Sound Bath is Why they’re intrigued by the future of virtual reality   Connect With One Thousand Birds Website https://otbirds.com Twitterhttps://bit.ly/2Nriyd5 LinkedInhttps://bit.ly/2Ze2ktP Instagramhttps://bit.ly/2MrTOBA   Laura and Andrew’s Recommended Resources Books The Tao of Pooh, by Benjamin Hoff https://amzn.to/2AsnaXR   The Dharma Bums, by Jack Kerouac https://amzn.to/2zatCCY   Sapiens, by Yuval Noah Harari https://amzn.to/2Z8pZI8   Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight https://amzn.to/2AsnaXR   Podcasts This American Life https://amzn.to/2AsnaXR   The Future of Everything https://amzn.to/2AsnaXR   The Daily https://amzn.to/2AsnaXR   Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Registration for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Now Open! The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives.  Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     donothing Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.  https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://amzn.to/2y9N1TK

This episode of the donothing podcast truly has it all! Listen in as I chat with Charles Coristine, the President and CEO of LesserEvil Snacks, about how he turned around his once-struggling business, what he does to foster a positive, fun company culture, why meditation has become so integral to his life, and much more.  However, before taking over LesserEvil—which makes popcorn, puffs and other treats using only clean ingredients—Charles was a finance executive at Morgan Stanley.In 2011, he purchased LesserEvil Snacks when, after 18 years in the stressful finance world, he was looking for a serious lifestyle change. He chose to embrace the growing better-for-you snack industry and set out to build a company with an authentic, holistic message.  LesserEvil now employs 75 people at its Danbury, Connecticut headquarters. Their snacks are available across the U.S. and Canada at retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Publix, Kroger, Amazon and Wegmans.    Charles is also an avid meditator, fitness fanatic and family man. He’s always mindful about how he leads his life and his company.    No matter what journey he’s on, you can be sure that he’ll bring the snacks.   In this week’s donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   What Charles’ daily meditation routine is like Why Charles’ stressful finance job pushed him to start a meditation practice What Charles’ experience was like as a high-performing government bond trader How Charles jumped from finance to snack foods What Gene Hackman and Mad Money’s Jim Cramer have to do with LesserEvil Which serious problems Charles inherited from LesserEvil What changes Charles made at LesserEvil to turn it around Why quickly pivoting is essential to success How a stranger came out of nowhere to solve a serious problem What kind of culture Charles is committed to creating at LesserEnergy How to make difficult work conversations more constructive and human  Why listening is such an important leadership quality What LesserEvil does to encourage employees to stay healthy How company values play into every business decision What the difference between different kinds of oils in food is What Charles eats in his everyday life Why Charles would like to someday go back to a vegetarian diet How our eating habits can help the planet What some of Charles’ favorite podcasts are Which books Charles has been reading lately   Connect With Lesser Evil Snacks Online Website: https://lesserevil.com Facebook: https://bit.ly/2TgLtRF Twitter: https://bit.ly/2MPc4o0 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2YDyXli Instagram: https://bit.ly/2M8fh2d   Listen to Charles Cortistine’s Favorite Podcasts Ram Dass: Be Here Now https://beherenownetwork.com/category/ram-dass/   The Joe Rogan Experience http://podcasts.joerogan.net/   How I Built This, with Guy Raz https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this   Read Charles Cortistine’s Book Recommendations Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight https://amzn.to/2AsnaXR   Good to Great, by Jim Collins https://amzn.to/2KQeCQb   The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries https://amzn.to/2YWUj8m   Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Registration for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Now Open! The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives.  Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     donothing Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.  https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://amzn.to/2y9N1TK

As we walk through life, many of us never know the near misses with tragedy we avoid due to an unknown twist of fate. For others, however, that near-miss was broadcast worldwide and will be forever remembered.    Bo Burlingham, author of the best-selling books Small Giants, The Great Game of Business and Finish Big, co-founder of the Small Giants Community and recent donothing guest, was one of those people. This week, we’re deviating from our typical podcast format to share his unbelievable story.   ...   On September 11th, 2001, 2,977 innocent people lost their lives—and Bo was nearly among them.   That Tuesday over 17 years ago, Bo had plans to travel from Boston to Los Angeles with a seat booked on American Airlines Flight 11. However, a twist of fate moved him to change his flight. Instead of sitting on that plane, he watched in horror as it plunged into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.   Listen to Bo’s incredible story about that terrible day and discover how his brush with mortality changed his entire outlook on life.    In this special episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   Where Bo was planning on flying to on 9/11/2001 Why Bo missed Flight 11 on September 11th How Bo found out that he was supposed to be on that flight What Bo’s first reaction was when he heard “his flight” hit the Twin Towers How Bo’s near miss with death changed his outlook on life Why Bo considers this near-miss a blessing—and not just because he survived How others including his family and colleagues like Jack Stack and Norm Brodsky reacted to the events of 9/11 and came together in the wake of tragedy Why it took several days for Bo and his wife, Lisa, to reunite How Bo’s sense of gratitude deepened after this experience Why Bo doesn’t want the memory of his brush with death to fade What Bo has had the opportunity to enjoy thanks to missing Flight 11 Why gratitude is often the silver lining behind tragedy   Connect With Bo Burlingham Online Website: http://boburlingham.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoBurlingham LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/32GjVK5   Find Bo’s Books Online Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Tophttps://amzn.to/32BnZuS   Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Bighttps://amzn.to/2OcWeFT   Street Smarts: An All-Purpose Tool Kit for Entrepreneurs, with Norm Brodskyhttps://amzn.to/2Gqo37c   The Great Game of Business, with Jack Stackhttps://amzn.to/2XZTMHe   Registration is OPEN for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat!   The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.    https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020 

No matter how busy life gets, brothers Joe and Andy Lopez-Gallego believe that anyone should be able to enjoy delicious, fresh and healthy food. That’s why these military veterans created Kettlebell Kitchen—a meal prep and delivery service with an emphasis on nutritious meals customized to every individual and their goals.    With a passion for improving people’s lives through food, Joe and Andy designed a company that takes the thinking out of eating well. Over seven years later, Kettlebell Kitchen has grown to over 300 employees and delivers meals to more than 1,000 locations across the USA.   So, what inspired Joe and Andy to launch Kettlebell Kitchen—and what’s next for the fast-growing company? Find out in my conversation with Kettlebell Kitchen’s co-founders, Joe and Andy Lopez-Gallego.   In this episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   How the brothers start every morning  When diet and fitness became a big part of their lives How food affects everyone’s performance and emotions What motivated the brothers to join the military How their military service influenced their lives as business leaders Why the brothers decided to start a business together How they successfully balance their business partnership  What inspired them to create Kettlebell Kitchen How Kettlebell’s meal prep and delivery service works Why Kettlebell differs from other meal prep and delivery services Who they’re targeting as a primary customer base How they initially raised funding for Kettlebell Kitchens What they did to successfully scale up their business Why an entrepreneur should prioritize eating well How customers can customize Kettlebell meals to fit their lives Why all food at Kettlebell is gluten, soy and dairy-free What their long-term business vision for Kettlebell is Why trust is integral to a strong business partnership What advice their father gave the brothers about delivering a great product Why it’s important to build a business around something you love What the energy’s like at a growing company like Kettlebell Why the Kettlebell team always has a daily “family meal” Which key mentors influenced their lives   Connect With Kettlebell Kitchen Online Websitehttps://www.kettlebellkitchen.com Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kettlebell.kitchen Twitterhttps://twitter.com/KbellKitchen Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kettlebellkitchen   Joe and Andy’s Book Recommendations True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership, by Bill Georgehttps://amzn.to/2AkWI67   Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willinkhttps://amzn.to/2OruoWG   The Five Disfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencionihttps://amzn.to/2YubGRY The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, with Jonathon Haidthttps://amzn.to/2ZloVSe   Don’t Miss the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Early Registration Discount available until August 1st   The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.    https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020 

On this week’s donothing podcast, I’m honored to chat with Bo Burlingham. Bo possesses an unparalleled ability to uncover what makes a company and its leadership truly exceptional. Together, we dig into topics including how to build a 100-year business, the strategies behind exiting your company the right way and even his surprising past before Bo became a business writer.    Bo is the former executive editor at Inc. Magazine and currently holds the title of editor-at-large. He’s also written for publications including Harper’s, Esquire, Mother Jones, The Boston Globe and Boston magazine, was the managing editor of Ramparts magazine, contributing editor of New Times magazine and more.    He’s also the author of several books on business include Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. His book, Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big was a finalist for the 2006 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award.    Small Giants also inspired a community of businesses, called the Small Giants Community. These businesses are dedicated to creating a positive company mission that puts their people and culture over rapid growth.   He’s also written two books with Jack Stack, the pioneer of open-book management. One of those books, The Great Game of Business, brought the concept of open-book management to the world. To date, it’s sold over 300,000 copies and was named one of the “100 best business books of all time.”    Discover the merits behind entrepreneurial purpose, passion and finishing big in my conversation with the wonderful, Bo Burlingham.   In this week’s donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   What inspired Bo to write Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top Why a business owner’s experience when exiting their company differs from other career paths How finding a distinct purpose is integral to happiness after selling a business What surprising percentage of business owners are unhappy after exiting Why it’s important to carefully plan your exit earlier than you think When business owners should start planning their exit How business owners can avoid feeling regrets after selling their business Why identity is so tied into a person’s business—and how they can keep it after they leave What happens when business owners don’t properly plan their exits What Evergreen business and the Tugboat Institute are How investing in an Evergreen company differs from others Why it’s important to identify the reason you want to go into business How former business owners can find purpose after exiting their company How Bo went from a young anti-capitalist to a prominent business writer Why Bo’s radical roots brought his wife—and the FBI—into his life What Bo did after leaving his revolutionary lifestyle behind How working at Inc. Magazine changed the way Bo saw the world Why meeting entrepreneurs opened his mind to how great companies can work What Bo thinks about the Small Giants Community Why meditation has become a huge part of Bo’s everyday life What Bo thought about his donothing Leadership Retreat experience   Connect With Bo Burlingham Online Website: http://boburlingham.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoBurlingham LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/32GjVK5   Find Bo’s Books Online Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Tophttps://amzn.to/32BnZuS   Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Bighttps://amzn.to/2OcWeFT   Street Smarts: An All-Purpose Tool Kit for Entrepreneurs, with Norm Brodskyhttps://amzn.to/2Gqo37c   The Great Game of Business, with Jack Stackhttps://amzn.to/2XZTMHe   Don’t Miss the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Early Registration Discount available until August 1st   The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.    https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020 

Yunha Kim, the founder and CEO of Simple Habit, wasn’t always a meditator. Instead, it took her being a stressed-out former investment banker turned startup leader on the brink of burnout to give meditation a try. Once she did, Yunha finally felt the relief her mind and body was craving and never looked back.   After selling her first startup and pursuing her MBA at Stanford, she began envisioning a new kind of meditation app—one specifically aimed at busy people like her. This led to her to leave Stanford and develop Simple Habit. Now, it’s the #1 rated meditation app in the App Store and the 2018 Google Play Award Winner for Standout Wellbeing App.   In 2017, Yunha was also honored by Forbes 30 Under 30 and Marie Claire's New Guard.   Today, Simple Habit features more than 2,000 sessions based on situations like sleeping, morning anxiety and lack of focus. Busy people rely on Simple Habit’s short meditations and audio therapy sessions from world-class experts to reduce daily stress.   Yunha’s also on a mission to combat high levels of burnout in the workplace. The World Health Organization recently classified workplace burnout as an official syndrome in the International Classification of Diseases. Simple Habit has a curated series of 5-minute meditations and audio therapy sessions specifically to help burnt-out individuals receive the help they need, when they need it.    Learn about burnout and how meditation can help: https://www.simplehabit.com/burnout   In this episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn: Why Yunha went from NYC investment banking to the Silicon Valley startup world How Yunha built her first startup, Locket, at 24-years-old Why pivoting and selling Locket caused overwhelming stress for Yunha Why a skeptical Yunha decided to try meditation for the first time Which meditation stereotypes Yunha wants to end How just five minutes of meditation can make you happier and healthier Why stress and burnout are such problems in the business world Which techniques can help you meditate no matter where you are Why learning to be present is so important What Yunha’s top meditation strategies are Why Yunha decided to leave Stanford to start Simple Habit How Simple Habit specifically targets busy people Why Simple Habit differs from other meditation apps What Yunha’s Shark Tank experience was like How Yunha tweaked her Simple Habit pitch after Shark Tank  What Yunha’s silent meditation experience retreat was like Why YOLO is Yunha’s life motto How Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning inspired Yunha What Yunha does to manage tasks like emails without getting overly stressed Why it’s crucial to take good care of yourself Connect With Yunha Kim and Simple Habit Online Website: https://www.simplehabit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplehabitapp Twitter: https://twitter.com/simplehabitapp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yunhajudykim   Don’t Miss the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Early Registration Discount available until August 1st   The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.    https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020 

This week, I’m excited to chat with Millie Chu, the VP of Global Entrepreneurship and STEM Talent at Global Detroit, and share her incredible story.   When Millie and her family first arrived in the United States from China, they had little money or possessions but through hard work and perseverance, her parents successfully built up a small business that eventually employed hundreds.    Inspired by her parent's own entrepreneurial journey, Millie's made it her mission to help other immigrants discover the benefits of entrepreneurship and business ownership. She's also determined to show why investing in immigrants is great for our people, our businesses and our economy.   Through her work with Global Detroit, the University of Michigan's William David Institute and A2 LEAP Business Labs, Millie is leading immigrants—and our community —to new levels of success through inclusion, entrepreneurship, talent retention, job creation, event, employer engagement and more.    In this episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn: Why Millie’s family immigrated from China to the U.S. How Millie’s parents achieved success—and how it inspired Millie  Why translating for her parents as a child taught Millie about business What inspired Millie to help immigrants become entrepreneurs  Why entrepreneurship is the perfect path for many immigrants Which programs Millie has spearheaded to assist international STEM students What significant effects Millie sees due to current U.S. immigration policies   Why it’s difficult for international students to find work in the U.S. What benefits immigrants can bring to our country How Millie and her programs help immigrants secure visas  What the Global Talent Accelerator is and how it connects international students with real-world job opportunities Why diversity in business benefits everyone How Millie finally escaped from an abusive relationship Why Millie decided to open up publically about her personal struggles How these struggles molded Millie into the strong person she is today Why meditation and proper sleep have improved Millie’s work and personal life How Millie finally made sleep a priority after years of neglecting rest When meditation became a part of Millie’s everyday routine What the “Law of Immersion” is How Millie has used the Law of Immersion to improve her life What the Laws of Attraction are and what Abraham-Hicks teachings are Connect With Millie Chu Online Twitter: https://twitter.com/MillieMuiChu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milliechu   Connect with Global Detroit Website: http://www.globaldetroit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalDetroit Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlobalDET   Global Detroit has partnered with the National Global EIR organization and the Economic Growth Institute at the University of Michigan to officially bring the Global EIR initiative to launch in Michigan.    Through Global EIR, Global Detroit supports international founders in the high-growth, advanced technology industry by providing a visa pathway to establish their business in Michigan, create new jobs, attract investment and improve economic prosperity for our region.    For more information or to apply: globaldetroit.com/partner-initiatives/global-eir/   Connect with A2 LEAP Business Lab Website: http://www.A2LEAP.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A2LEAP   As the founder of A2 LEAP Business Labs, Millie has devoted countless hours of service and organized 30+ A2 LEAP community events focused on entrepreneurship and leadership and donates 100% of her registration proceeds to The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan.    Listen to One of Millie’s Favorite Podcasts There are several podcasts about Abraham-Hicks out there, but Millie’s current favorite is Abraham Hicks Rampages and Meditation.   Listen to it here: https://apple.co/2XVHyP2   Don’t Miss the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Early Registration Discount available until August 1st   The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.    https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020 

As the founder of EOS Worldwide, Gino Wickman is nothing less than an entrepreneurial icon. This week on the donothing podcast, I’m elated to chat with Gino as we dive into everything entrepreneurship, including Gino's newest mission—helping aspiring entrepreneurs discover what it really takes to succeed.   An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes organizations and entrepreneurs thrive. At 25, he took over the struggling family business. After turning the company around and running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company.   Then, he set his sights on helping other small businesses—including my own, imageOne—discover strategies to grow and succeed. The result was the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness.   Today, EOS Worldwide helps thousands of businesses implement their system with an international team of over 250 professional and certified EOS Implementers and online support. There are more than 60,000 companies using EOS tools worldwide.   Gino has personally delivered more than 1,800 full-day sessions for more than 130 companies. He is also the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, as well as Get a Grip, Rocket Fuel, How to Be a Great Boss and What the Heck is EOS?.    Gino now devotes his time and energy toward helping entrepreneurs-in-the-making get a huge jump-start on taking their entrepreneurial leap and becoming entrepreneurs.   In this episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn: Why Gino decided to skip college How foregoing college altered Gino’s future What Gino had to accomplish before his father let him join the family business How Gino turned his family’s struggling company around Why mentorship was an integral part of Gino’s business success How Gino became a millionaire by age 31—then lost it all by age 32 Why Gino always takes notes on a yellow legal pad Which authors significantly influenced Gino’s life How Gino developed EOS and why he knew it'd work Which six components make up the EOS model What other strategies and tools are integral to EOS  Why EOS’ holistic approach makes all the difference What made Gino decide to sell his ownership of EOS Whether Gino thinks everyone should be an entrepreneur What the significance of Confirm, Glimpse and Path is Why Gino feels devoted to up-and-coming entrepreneurs What Gino hopes to achieve with his upcoming book, Leap How Leap can help new entrepreneurs avoid common business mistakes What traits all entrepreneurs should possess to be successful Why passion should always be what drives aspiring entrepreneurs Learn More About Gino’s Upcoming Book, Leap: Do You Have What It Takes to Become an Entrepreneur? Gino’s highly anticipated new book, Leap: Do You Have What It Takes to Become an Entrepreneur, will be released on October 15, 2019. Pre-order it through Amazon now! Also, be sure to take the quiz and explore other entrepreneurial resources at https://e-leap.com.   Website: https://e-leap.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/readLeap Instagram: https://instagram.com/readLeap LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/readleap Preorder: https://amzn.to/2FzThbT   Connect With EOSWebsite: https://www.eosworldwide.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eosworldwide/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EOSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eos-worldwide-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EOSWorldwide   Gino’s Recommended Reading The Monk and the Riddle, by Randy Komisar https://amzn.to/2xe4aLK   The Strangest Secret, by Earl Nightengale https://amzn.to/2ISl4GB   Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill https://amzn.to/2KDI0eI   Buy Gino Wickman’s Books Online Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, by Gino Wickman https://amzn.to/2xcsRbo   What the Heck Is EOS?, by Gino Wickman and Tom Bouwerhttps://amzn.to/2xcBLWx   Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business, by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Wintershttps://amzn.to/2Ybp8H6 How to Be a Great Boss, by Gino Wickman and René Boerhttps://amzn.to/2WZSsid   Get a Grip: How to Get Everything You Want from Your Entrepreneurial Business, by Gino Wickman and Mike Paton https://amzn.to/31XvXOw   Don’t Miss the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Early Registration Discount! The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. 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