Authentic Resilience: Bringing Your Strengths to Life. In this conversation, we talk about Fatima Doman's new book and her work in the field of resilience, character, strengths and how people can respond during stressful times. Fatima is a speaker, successful business owner, leadership coach and friend. I hope you enjoy this show!

As soon as I read his book Know What You're FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life., I knew I wanted to get Jeff Henderson on the show. Jeff is an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor and business leader. He was also recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn’t miss. In this episode we talk about the questions every business needs to know in order to grow. We also discuss leadership and practical social media strategies to let people know you care. I really enjoyed this conversation. Take a listen!

Gary Peterson is the EVP of Manufacturing at OC Tanner company. He is also a Shingo Examiner and board member at the Shingo Institute. Over the years, I've interviewed Gary several different times for instructional videos, culture conversations and points on manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. In fact, I met Gary during my first week working at OC Tanner many years ago long before we were each in our respective positions. It was there where I was introduced to the Shingo Prize, continuous improvement and many other lean leadership concepts. Later, I led the intellectual property development at the Shingo Institute. So, Gary and I have many great experiences together, and here is the thing: Gary is a tremendous leader and I'm grateful to call him a friend. Why do I share this history? Because this episode, while short and to the point, is full of so many great learning points and insights. I'm excited for you -- the listener -- to hear this conversation. Let me know what you think.

I'm delighted to introduce you to Murshidad Said today! Murshidad is an international speaker and adviser on personal and corporate transformation. A graduate of the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Sociology in 1993, Murshidah runs successful businesses for more than 20 years expanding throughout Asia. Her social enterprise LOVE & RESPECT Transformation Centre was awarded Best Brands for Good – for Community and Business Model in 2019, by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. She was awarded Malaysia National Sustainability Award 2019 by Global GPM (Green Project Management Organisation ) for her work on helping refugees come out of poverty. Her key message and  topics addressed to organisations, businesses and professionals include Positive Workplace, Emotional Intelligence, THE POWER OF GIVING, Organisational Excellence through  LOVE & RESPECT, and Corporate Grooming and Branding, and Customer Service Transformation.  She also coaches entrepreneurs to increase profits and business impact through creating a sustainable Social Enterprise unit within their businesses. While we haven't met in person yet, Murshidah -- and her family -- is and are friends of mine. I'm grateful we've connected many times over the years and I hope you enjoy this show.  

Billy Taylor is an entrepreneur and executive who recently left his work at Goodyear Tire to branch out and help others discover their path to sustainable results. His leadership inspired thousands of employees to achieve better outcomes. He leads through the complexity of operations, manufacturing, processes and designs to help people own the continuous improvement. "Leaders," he asks, "Are you living up to the standards you set for the team?" Billy is a great human being with a wonderful way of communicating what is important. I'm grateful to call him a friend. Take a listen!

Listen in to this conversation with my friend, Whitney Johnson. Whitney is a sought after executive coach, writer, author, speaker and thought leader. She has nearly TWO MILLION followers on LinkedIn and here is why: she delivers. Here, we talk about leadership, purpose and personal lessons learned along the way. Take a listen!

Dr. Robert Emmons is an authority on gratitude. While he didn't initially consider the study of gratitude as his career path, this topic has become near and dear to his life purpose. I've been a fan of his work for years, and his books are full of wisdom -- as our his thoughts in this discussion. I'm grateful to share this conversation with you. When times are stressful, find ways to express gratitude. Listen in to discover why this is so important for better living and leadership. I hope you enjoy this show with someone I consider a great friend, Dr. Robert Emmons.

This is a special episode to address the concerns and fears we're facing this week. My guest today is Kristen Cox, the executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB). Appointed to the position by Governor Herbert in 2012, she has worked diligently to integrate operational excellence with the state’s management and budgeting practices. With a $20 billion dollar budget and 22,000 employees, Kristen serves in a critical role during this time of fear and uncertainty. She challenges us to focus on the things we can control, but this doesn't mean she doesn't have fears. As a blind person, Kristen has learned how to navigate and lead despite her fears -- and she chooses to work through them -- one step at a time. This is a great conversation to help us refocus on the things we can do today to move forward.  

Listen in with my friend Doug Conant as he shares his experiences as a Fortune 500 CEO and executive coach and facilitator for customized leadership retreats. In this episode, Doug introduces his new book, "The Blue Print," and how each leader can create a better path as they discover their purpose and what guides them on a daily basis. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you find it valuable as well.

Chad Hymas is a great friend and international speaker! The Wall Street Journal calls him one of the most inspirational speakers today -- and I agree. In this episode, Chad and I talk about how he leads despite incredible challenges. He talks about the accident that put him in a wheelchair, but more importantly, he talks about how that life changing incident impacts the way he lives today. I hope you enjoy this show! If you are like me, Chad's stories and experiences will leave you thinking about your own life and how to make it better.