Leading with Genuine Care

In this conversation, Ari Weinzweig, CEO and co-founder of Zingerman’s, shares his thought-provoking insights as a pioneer in blending creativity with business. He discusses a unique fundraising dinner inspired by his late dog, Jelly Bean, highlighting the importance of community support. Ari reflects on transforming personal experiences into everyday role models and redefines success using nature as a metaphor. The dialogue also explores modern business realities intertwined with personal values, encouraging openness to growth and authenticity in both professional and personal spheres.

I’m honored to share my enlightening conversation with “America’s Healthy Heart Doc,” Dr. Joel Kahn, on this week’s donothing podcast. We sat down at his Detroit restaurant, GreenSpace Café, where we discussed why Dr. Kahn became so devoted to promoting a plant-based diet, his top recommendations for living a long, healthy life and so much more. Joel Kahn, MD is a practicing cardiologist and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School, and has double board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Kahn was the first physician in the world to certify in Metabolic Cardiology with A4M/MMI and the University of South Florida. Dr. Kahn has authored scores of publications in his field including articles, book chapters and monographs. He writes health articles and has five books in publication, including Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don't Get Bonuses and The Plant-Based Solution. Dr. Kahn regularly appears on shows like Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, Larry King Now and the Joe Rogan Experience. He has been awarded a Health Hero award from Detroit Crain's Business. He owns three health restaurants in Detroit, Michigan and Austin, Texas. Connect with Dr. Joel Kahn Website Podcast Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Connect with GreenSpace GreenSpace Café GreenSpace and Go

Drew Patrick didn’t expect to become the owner of Detroit’s Skidmore Studio—at least not yet. But when Tim Smith, the creative firm’s beloved owner and CEO, suddenly passed away, Drew embraced the challenge of carrying on Skidmore’s 60-year legacy. Discover how Drew is preserving the studio’s values-driven history while also moving it forward into a brighter future on this week’s donothing podcast. As president, Drew sees every challenge as an opportunity to improve and is unwavering in his commitment to doing things the right way. In other words, he’s the one you go to when you need to make things happen. He works tirelessly to strengthen Skidmore’s business and foster a workplace that continues to be happy, healthy and successful for the next 60+ years. Prior to serving as president, Drew was Skidmore’s CFO and received Crain’s Detroit Business CFO of the Year in 2013. Connect With Skidmore Studios & Drew Patrick Skidmore Studio’s Website Skidmore Studio’s LinkedIn Skidmore Studio’s Twitter Skidmore Studio’s Instagram Drew Patrick’s LinkedIn Buy Tim Smith’s Book Dare Mighty Things: A Field Guide for Millennial Entrepreneurs

This week on the donothing podcast, listen to my insightful conversation with corporate meditation and mindfulness coach Elizabeth Prather. Elizabeth has taught mindfulness in many settings and is passionate about using it to cultivate business environments where individuals can thrive and perform at their very best. In addition, she teaches mindfulness to individuals and coaches those who are struggling to find meaning and purpose in their lives while looking for support along the way. Elizabeth’s areas of expertise include managed care provider services operations, fast-paced and rapidly growing organizations, training, customer service, healthcare consulting, non-profit program management and travel management. Elizabeth’s “Mindfulness at Work” programs integrate her deep mindfulness practice and business acumen to ensure sustainable results for clients. As a Senior Consultant and Trainer with the Potential Project (a global leader in corporate-based mindfulness programs), Elizabeth brings her expertise to organizations looking for improved performance and culture change. Elizabeth divides her time between working and immersing herself into mindfulness and meditation through learning and extended retreats. She engaged in a three-year silent meditation retreat in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, which was a transformative experience. During that retreat, it became clear to her that she should share the benefits of mindfulness and meditation with others—especially in the work environment. Connect With Elizabeth Prather The Prather Group LinkedIn For those living in Los Angeles, Elizabeth is starting a four week series on mindfulness for focus, clarity and performance starting in March. Here's the link to more information: http://theprathergroup.com/public-programs-events/. Books Recommended by Elizabeth Prather The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche One Second Ahead: Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness by Rasmus Hougaard The Mind of the Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results by Rasmus Hougaard

As meditation turns more mainstream and continues to grow, so does curiosity surrounding the practice. People want to know what’s behind all the hype. Can “sitting in silence” really make us better leaders—and better people overall? In the donothing Meditation Demystified minisode series, I sat down with longtime imageOne team member, meditation practitioner and silent retreat participant Emmy Georgeson. Together, we’ll reveal insights into the meditation practice, clarify common myths and discuss the benefits of (and apprehensions towards) joining a silent retreat. -- In the final installment of our three-part Meditation Demystified series, Emmy and I talk about one of the most intimidating types of meditation—the silent retreat. What exactly happens at a silent retreat, and is it right for you? Discover how unplugging and looking inside yourself for a few days benefits not only you, but everyone around you. It’s truly the greatest leadership challenge you’ll ever take. donothing Audio Podcast Like what you hear? Listen to the full-length episodes of the donothing podcast as Rob talks with inspiring, mindful, high-performing thought and business leaders. Discover valuable wisdom and insights that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today. If you are enjoying the donothing podcast, please subscribe on any of the platforms you listen on and leave a review. These small actions help extend our reach and keep the show going. https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Rob Dube’s Website and Book donothingbook.com Join Rob at the donothing Leadership Retreat This year’s retreat will be held at the pristine Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado from April 15-18. Dive into the biggest leadership challenge of your life and discover the power of doing nothing. Learn more about the retreat now! www.donothingbook.com/retreat/

On this week’s donothing podcast, I sat down with the founder of Nick’s Pizza & Pub, Nick Sarillo. The creator of the innovative “trust-and-track” management style, Nick launched one of the country’s most successful pizza restaurants and also proved that purpose-driven, community-focused leadership can reap immense rewards. From starting out as a carpenter to launching his own family-friendly restaurants outside of Chicago, Nick’s success serves as a great example of why living your purpose and values truly works. By putting his people first and supporting their growth, Nick’s Pizza experiences low turnover, high engagement and stellar profit margins. In addition to running Nick’s Pizza and Pub, Nick is a TEDx speaker and the author of A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business. He is also the founder of the Trust and Track Institute, where Nick and other coaches train leaders on how to achieve success through honesty and accountability. Connect With Nick Sarillo Website Trust & Track Institute Website Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Purchase Nick Sarillo’s Book, A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business Buy It Here

As a fellow mindfulness advocate, I was thrilled to chat with Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation, on this week’s donothing podcast. Listen now and learn about her journey into mindfulness, why she transitioned from the Broadway stage to the meditation studio and how she started her company—which now boasts thousands of high-performing clients. Emily has taught 15,000 people to meditate, including Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winners, professional athletes, Navy SEALs, Fortune 500 CEOs, full-time moms and busy entrepreneurs. She’s also taught at numerous global corporations such as Google, Barclays Bank and Viacom to help their employees improve their focus and increase their productivity levels. Emily has been featured in the Harvard Business School, the Today Show and Forbes, as well as on dozens of podcasts and has spoken at conferences and corporations around the world. Emily is also the creator of The Ziva Technique and author of the new book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, published by HarperCollins. Connect With Ziva Meditation Website Facebook Twitter Purchase Emily Fletcher’s Book, Stress Less, Accomplish More Buy It Here Learn about Project Drawdown Ziva Meditation donates 10% of all online proceeds to Project Drawdown, a nonprofit dedicated to reversing global warming. Click here to learn more about the organization.

As meditation turns more mainstream and continues to grow, so does curiosity surrounding the practice. People want to know what’s behind all the hype. Can sitting in silence really make us better leaders—and better people overall? In the donothing Meditation Demystified minisode series, I sat down with longtime imageOne team member, meditation practitioner and silent retreat participant Emmy Georgeson. Together, we’ll reveal insights into the meditation practice, clarify common myths and discuss the benefits of (and apprehensions towards) joining a silent 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. I could use your help! If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe on any of the platforms you listen on and leave a review. These small actions help extend our reach and keep the show going. https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Rob Dube’s Website and Book donothingbook.com Join Rob at the donothing Leadership Retreat This year’s retreat will be held at the pristine Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado from April 15-18. Dive into the biggest leadership challenge of your life and discover the power of doing nothing. Learn more about the retreat now! www.donothingbook.com/retreat/

Nawal Motawi is the award-winning owner and artistic director at Motawi Tileworks in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1992, Nawal launched Motawi Tileworks out of her basement and sold her one-of-a-kind artistic tiles at local farmers markets. Today, she runs this thriving, nationally recognized company with over 30 staff members. The tiles are currently sold in over 450 showrooms, stores and galleries around the country. A practitioner of open-book management and the Toyota style of lean manufacturing, Nawal leads Motawi Tileworks with a vision of positivity and accountability. This mentality has led her company to top success, and through hard times as the team worked to find solutions together. In addition to her art, Nawal’s leadership has also gained national attention. In 2017, Motawi Tileworks landed on the Forbes America's Best Small Companies List. In 2016, she received the Woman-Owned Small Business Award presented by the Michigan Small Business Development Center. Nawal and Motawi tiles have also been featured in publications like the New York Times and Dwell Magazine, and can be seen at destinations like Disneyland, the University of Michigan Medical Center and Yale University. In this week’s donothing podcast, discover what inspired Nawal to realize her artistic dreams, how she grew Motawi Tileworks to prosperity, why she’s always striving to be a better leader and much more. Connect With Motawi Tileworks Website Twitter LinkedIn

As meditation turns more mainstream and continues to grow, so does curiosity surrounding the practice. People want to know what’s behind all the hype. Can “sitting in silence” really make us better leaders—and better people overall? In the donothing Meditation Demystified minisode series, I sat down with longtime imageOne team member, meditation practitioner and silent retreat participant Emmy Georgeson. Together, we’ll reveal insights into the meditation practice, clarify common myths and discuss the benefits of (and apprehensions towards) joining a silent retreat. In the first episode of our three-part Meditation Demystified series, Emmy and I dig into the basics of meditation and mindfulness. Learn why being present and clearing your mind benefits every aspect of your life—from business leadership to family. 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. I could use your help! If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe on any of the platforms you listen on and leave a review. These small actions help extend our reach and keep the show going. https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Rob Dube’s Website and Book donothingbook.com Join Rob at the donothing Leadership Retreat This year’s retreat will be held at the pristine Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado from April 15-18. Dive into the biggest leadership challenge of your life and discover the power of doing nothing. Learn more about the retreat now! https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat/