

Inside Great Minds
Adam Outland
Why do so many of us fall short of our capacity for greatness? It often relates to our decision-making principles in work and in life. Adam Outland interviews small business owners who are growing the next big idea, and fortune 500 CEO's who make decisions that affect thousands. Inside Great Minds leans on Adam's experience as a coach and consultant to allow listeners to see into the thinking and journey of those who are making an impact.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 53min
Mentors, Hard Work & Values: Life Lessons with Dr. Terri-Ann Samuels
In this compelling episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Terri-Ann Samuels, a renowned urogynecologist, entrepreneur, and innovator in the medical field. Dr. Samuels shares her incredible journey from growing up in Jamaica in an academic household to pursuing her medical education in England and ultimately building a thriving private practice in the United States. Highlights include: Her transition from traditional gynecology to specializing in urogynecology. The personal and professional decisions that led her to move beyond insurance-based medicine to create a more personalized, patient-centered approach. The importance of storytelling, humor, and resilience in navigating life and medicine. How testosterone and hormone therapy are reshaping men's and women's health. Her reflections on the global medical systems she's experienced in Jamaica, Canada, the UK, and the US. This episode is a masterclass in risk-taking, resilience, and the pursuit of meaningful work. Whether you're a leader, a professional, or simply curious about innovations in health and wellness, Dr. Samuels' insights will leave you inspired and informed. Listen now to uncover what it takes to navigate change, embrace challenges, and redefine success in your field. #InsideGreatMinds #GrowthMindset #LeadershipJourney #InnovativeMedicine #Urogynecology #HealthAndWellness #StorytellingInLeadership #PersonalizedCare #Resilience #MedicalEntrepreneurship #RiskTaking #CuttingEdgeMedicine #InspirationForLeaders #HormoneHealth #MensAndWomensHealth #ProfessionalGrowth #SuccessMindset #NavigatingChange #LeadershipLessons #PodcastForProfessionals #HealthInnovations 🎧 LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE Podcast Show Page: https://bit.ly/IGMShowPage JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/GreatMindsPage Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/GreatMindsGroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidegreatmindsadam/ About Dr. Terri-Ann Samuels, The Pelvic MD Dr. Terri-Ann Samuels is a highly-trained, board-certified urogynecologist and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon (FPMRS). As a urogynecologist, Dr. Samuels skillfully performs the roles of four inter-related fields – gynecological, urological, colorectal, and aesthetic surgeon. Because of this in-depth expertise, she provides the most comprehensive approach to women's health and surgical care. Dr. Samuels is a frequent speaker and panelist for women's health issues and topics of concern. If you'd like Dr. Samuels to speak to your organization or provide her opinion on a related topic, please email us. In my practice, I seek to connect with my patients, to understand your heart, your mind, and your body. My office is a safe place where you will never be rushed, and you will always have my undivided attention as we sit and talk about your specific needs and desires. RELATED LINKS Website: https://houstonurogynecology.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-ann-samuels-m-d-5192847a/ The MenoPod 💜 Spotify: https://bit.ly/TheMenoPodSpotify 💜 Apple: https://bit.ly/MenoPod-Apple 💜 iHeart: https://bit.ly/MenoPod-iHeart

May 28, 2024 • 36min
Thriving Through Adversity: Lessons in Resilience with Greg Norton
On the latest installment of Inside Great Minds with Adam Outland, Adam sits down with Greg Norton, a seasoned practice leader in Absence, Disability, and Life Insurance. Greg's journey to success was not without its obstacles. He bravely shares his early struggles with alcohol addiction and how it threatened to derail his career before it even began. However, through determination and the support of the AA program, Greg not only overcame this obstacle but also emerged as a top performer in his field. In this gripping episode, Greg dives deep into the importance of owning responsibility and maintaining discipline to enact meaningful change in one's life. Drawing from his 30 years of experience in the AA program, he offers invaluable insights into resilience and the power of self-improvement. Greg's tenure with his current company spans 12 years, during which he has consistently ranked as the top producer for seven of those years. Listeners will glean wisdom from Greg's approach to being a perpetual student of his business, constantly seeking to refine his craft and build trust with his clients. Join us as Greg shares his journey of transformation, demonstrating that with perseverance and a commitment to personal growth, anyone can overcome adversity and achieve greatness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and actionable strategies for navigating life's challenges.

Feb 15, 2024 • 45min
Decisive Solutions: Navigating Complexity with Cheryl Einhorn
Cheryl Einhorn, a visionary founder and CEO of Decisive, and an investigative journalist, shares her expertise in decision-making. She introduces her innovative AREA Method, designed to tackle complex problems in various fields. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of understanding decision-making profiles for better collaboration. The discussion also highlights her transformative insights on mentorship and relationship dynamics, particularly in nonprofit partnerships. Listeners will discover practical tools to enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Jan 11, 2024 • 56min
Unearthing Entrepreneurial Gold: Lessons from the Trenches with Joe Rare
On this episode of Inside Great Minds with Adam Outland, Adam talks with serial entrepreneur, Joe Rare. Joe's diverse portfolio includes ownership of four digital companies, five wedding venues, and various real estate investment properties. Joe's entrepreneurial journey kicked off with a door-to-door product sales business that rapidly expanded from a two-person team to an impressive 40 employees in under two years. After 27 months, he successfully sold the company, marking the beginning of a career dedicated to building digital businesses. But, as Joe candidly shares, the road to success was far from smooth. Paved with dirt and potholes, he encountered failures in the early days. However, instead of being discouraged, Joe turned these setbacks into valuable learning experiences, transforming defeats into victories. Over time, he has established multiple 7+ figure companies and developed a robust real estate portfolio. Tune in as Joe Rare opens up about his early experiences in door-to-door sales, reflecting on how those lessons shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. He delves into growing up in a small town, sharing insights into the unique challenges and advantages it presented. Joe also discusses the influential books that have guided his entrepreneurial journey, offering listeners a glimpse into the wisdom that has fueled his success. In this episode, Joe generously imparts lessons learned from his various businesses, covering crucial aspects such as inventory management, profit margins, cash flow, and more. Join us as we explore the mindset and strategies that have propelled Joe Rare to become a force in the entrepreneurial world, all while operating from the comfort of his home in Montana and relishing the beauty of Big Sky Country with his family. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from a true industry maven. Find Joe Online http://linkedin.com/in/joerare https://www.facebook.com/joerare/ https://www.youtube.com/user/joerare1 https://www.instagram.com/joerare/ https://twitter.com/joerare https://www.tiktok.com/@joerare Joe's Ventures Level 9 Virtual (https://www.level9virtual.com/) - a virtual assistant agency that has hired and placed over 3,000 VA's and has completed well over 70,000 projects across a variety of niches. This is the mother company that provides VA's who run all of his businesses. Also, L9V is the top VA provider and an official partner to a community of over 7000+ entrepreneurs and agency owners. Wedding Booking System - has become the #1 marketing and sales system in the wedding venue industry. The company has helped more than 270 venues in 11 countries book more weddings and make more profit. Engaged.app - an incredible all-in-one marketing automation software and mobile app that combines a multitude of software platforms, communication channels and pulls it all into one place to streamline wedding industry businesses. Campground Digital - our brand new (nearly launched) digital marketing company focused only on serving campgrounds and RV parks.

Dec 8, 2023 • 44min
Lessons to overcome snap judgements by Peter Huang, author of Disrupting Racism
An incredible interview this week with the author of Disrupting Racism: Essays by an Asian American Prodigy Professor Paperback. Peter Henry Huang is an academic who has sought greater knowledge in the subjects of mindfulness, happiness, ethics, and leadership. During this episode of Inside Great Minds, the principal theme stems from decision making. Peter has put a lot of his energy and time into understanding what makes people make better decisions. We also discuss racism and how people make snap judgments. Peter then shares lessons on how to overcome those snap judgments through mindfulness. Peter Henry Huang graduated at the age of seventeen in three years from Princeton University and was a university scholar. He earned an applied mathematics Ph.D. from Harvard University. His principal thesis advisor was 1972 economics Nobel Laureate Kenneth Joseph Arrow. Peter has a J.D. with distinction from Stanford, where he was a Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation Fellow and a John M. Olin Fellow in Law and Economics. Dr. Huang was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton during its economics and psychology theme year. He has published almost seventy economics journal articles, book chapters, and law review articles, most recently on topics related to anti-discrimination, emotional intelligence, leadership, mindfulness,stakeholder capitalism, and social justice. He has appeared on podcasts to speak about such topics as how the pandemic changed our personal and professional lives, mental health, the "zombification" of law students and lawyers, the "bamboo ceiling" Asian American law students and lawyers face, and loneliness in the legal profession.

Sep 27, 2023 • 53min
Author of Control, Influence, Accept (For Now) Dan Moore shares insights from his new book
In this episode of Inside Great Minds with Adam Outland, we have a special guest I have looked up to as a mentor and example. Dan Moore joins me and shares incredible nuggets of inspiration from his new book, Control, Influence, Accept (For Now) Coping with a Future No One Can Predict. Dan grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and was an honors graduate of Harvard. He holds an MBA, with honors, from Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management, where he was named class speaker. He started in the business world the same way many of us have: as a college student running his own business -- in the Southwestern Advantage Summer Sales and Leadership Program. Southwestern Advantage is the oldest direct-selling company in America and the founding member of the Southwestern Family of Companies based in Nashville. Dan paid his tuition to Harvard by selling educational books door-to-door to families and building sales teams. Dan was promoted to District Sales Manager with Southwestern Advantage upon graduation. He pioneered many roles within the company, eventually serving as Vice-President of Marketing for many years. He is credited with modernizing the company's sales school and mission statement, developing its highly-regarded product line, and helping to launch new businesses within the company. In July of 2007, he was named President of Southwestern. From an 18-year-old summer intern to President, he never worked anywhere else. He served on the company's Board of Directors until his retirement in January 2023. He presently serves on the boards of the Direct Selling Association and the Direct Selling Education Foundation. He is also a Co-Founder of SBR Consulting and Southwestern Consulting, also members of the Southwestern Family of Companies. These firms are dedicated to elevating sales globally by transforming the culture of sales and sales leadership within their client companies. In total, he taught more than 100,000 people how to sell, how to lead, and how to get on the path toward achieving their goals in life. Dan also served as an adjunct faculty member at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Business and speaks regularly to business and collegiate audiences. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar and piano and is an avid runner. Since the age of 51, he has completed 24 half-marathons in four countries and also completed in the 2011 New York City Marathon finishing in the top half out of more than 46,000 runners. He is a past Master of Ceremonies for TEDx Nashville. Dan met his wife, Maria, through selling books together when they were students. She is from Portugal. They have been married for 45 years and have three adult children and one grandchild.

Sep 15, 2023 • 49min
Cultivating success: From farm life to land development with Bill Eshenbaugh
Inside Great Minds host Adam Outland chats with Bill Eshenbaugh, President of Eshenbaugh Land Company. Tenacity and a fervent, genuine passion for the business have earned Bill the nickname, "The Dirt Dog." In this episode, we hear Bill's story of humble beginnings working on a farm to how he found success in land development. From his story, we hope you: ⭐️ Find your motivation to make changes or to reach goals ⭐️ Understand your clients ⭐️ The value of working hard 🎧 LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE Podcast Show Page: https://bit.ly/IGMShowPage JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/GreatMindsPage Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/GreatMindsGroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidegreat... ABOUT INSIDE GREAT MINDS WITH ADAM OUTLAND Why do so many of us fall short of our capacity for greatness? It often relates to our decision-making principles in work and life. Adam Outland interviews small business owners who are growing the next big idea and Fortune 500 CEOs who make decisions that affect thousands. Inside Great Minds leans on Adam's experience as a coach and consultant to allow listeners to see into the thinking and journey of those who are making an impact. ABOUT ADAM Adam Outland is a sales expert and coach for Southwestern Consulting. To work with Adam, contact: 📩 aoutland@southwesternconsulting.com 📞 240.535.1380 🖥 southwesternconsulting.com

Jun 15, 2023 • 44min
See What Others Don't & Make Great Decisions with Constance Dierickx, PhD
In this episode of Inside Great Minds, Constance Dierickx, Ph.D., also known as The Decision Doctor®, shares wisdom about leadership and decision-making from her book, Meta Leadership. Before launching her successful consultancy practice, Constance worked as a broker at Merrill Lynch. There, she observed firsthand the power of emotion and perceptual distortion on major decisions. Her curiosity about the behavior of clients and colleagues led her to study psychology and business and earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, focusing on decision science and crisis intervention with individuals and organizations. Constance has since consulted with dozens of boards and over 500 executives on five continents, becoming a sought-after advisor to boards and senior executives in high-stakes leadership situations including strategic pivots, CEO transitions, board conflict, and crises. She has worked with companies from the Fortune 50 to high-tech start-ups.

Jan 31, 2023 • 40min
Reflecting on lessons learned as an athlete with Daniel DiLella
On this episode of Inside Great Minds with Adam Outland, Adam talks with former pro football player turned Sales superstar, Dan Dilella. Dan shares his experiences on and off the field to illustrate the most important lessons and principles he learned while on the path to where he is today, Including his best tips and tricks for motivating individuals and teams around a common goal. Don't miss it!

Nov 28, 2022 • 43min
Balancing work and life with "Magic Mom" author Alyce Dailey
Adam interviews successful author and real estate agent Alyce Dailey! Alyce explains how parenting and running a business can be very similar and discusses the importance of continuing to "sharpen your saw" through coaching. Alyce has a newly published book, "Magic Mom," that you can order online at https://alycedailey.com/the-magic-mom/.


