

The Dov Baron Show
Dov Baron
The Dov Baron Show: Unmasking Hidden Truths for High-Profile Deep Thinkers
This isn’t just another leadership podcast. It’s a high-stakes exploration into the minds of those shaping the world... minus the usual talking points.
Every episode is a raw, unscripted collaboration between my guest and me, Dov Baron, as we dive into the truths no one else dares to ask about. My guests? Often unknown to the general public but absolute titans in their fields—the kind of people high-profile leaders turn to when they need an edge.
Here, generous curiosity meets bold conversation. Expect a mix of playful irreverence and deep intellectual firepower that forces you to rethink what you thought you knew.
If you’re the kind of leader who craves depth over soundbites and insight over ego-stroking, hit subscribe—because this is where real thinkers come to sharpen their edge.
This isn’t just another leadership podcast. It’s a high-stakes exploration into the minds of those shaping the world... minus the usual talking points.
Every episode is a raw, unscripted collaboration between my guest and me, Dov Baron, as we dive into the truths no one else dares to ask about. My guests? Often unknown to the general public but absolute titans in their fields—the kind of people high-profile leaders turn to when they need an edge.
Here, generous curiosity meets bold conversation. Expect a mix of playful irreverence and deep intellectual firepower that forces you to rethink what you thought you knew.
If you’re the kind of leader who craves depth over soundbites and insight over ego-stroking, hit subscribe—because this is where real thinkers come to sharpen their edge.
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Feb 5, 2023 • 35min
1of2 Gil Winch: Winning with Underdogs
Have you ever watched the news or seen something online and thought, "Someone should fix that," and then you went on with your day until the next time that subject showed up? What happens when that issue that bothers you in the world shows up enough that you realize that you are noticing it because you are the one who could do something about it? Talking of ongoing workplace issues, how can we end workplace exclusion, boost your business profits, strengthen our communities, and make significant inroads toward social justice with the abundant resources we're ignoring? Our guest for the next two episodes is Dr. Gil Winch (Ph.D. in Psychology). Gil is a TED.com speaker, a keynote speaker, and the founder of Call Yachol (CY), a one-of-a-kind for-profit social business staffed and managed primarily by people with disabilities. He's also the author of Winning with Underdogs: How Hiring the Least Likely Candidates Can Spark Creativity, Improve Service, and Boost Profits for Your Business. Website: https://gilwinch.com Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gil-winch-40a96711a Book: https://tinyurl.com/WinningWithUnderDogs Part 1) Why Hiring the Least Likely Candidates is Good Business Terminal Cancer the end, or The Begining of a More Important Cause How We've Made Society's Weakest Population The Poorest and Loneliest Confronting Diversity's Blind Spots Hiring the Least Likely Candidates Can Spark Creativity, Improve Service, and Boost Profits for Your Business Why the Solution to the Great Resignation is Right Under Our Nose Why We Don't recognize Our Own Biases Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2023 • 38min
2/2 Part 2) Neuro-Communication - Jeff Bloomfield
Becoming Master of The Emotion-Coaster Currently, neuroscience is a hot topic. But is it important for you as a leader to understand it? Do you require a Ph.D. in neuroscience to use it? The answer: As a leader, understanding neuroscience is invaluable. Neuroscience can, however, be applied to your leadership without a Ph.D. We live in an age of social media that is a firehose of information; it's easy to feel overwhelmed and shut down by it all. The key is to be able to take in vast amounts of information, filter, and distill it in a manner that makes sense to your people. Our guest for the next two episodes is Jeff Bloomfield. Jeff is the founder and CEO of BrainTrust. He's the bestselling business author of NeuroSelling® and Story-Based Selling. Jeff specializes in taking the science of decision-making and leveraging it to help us be more effective and impactful in our customer conversations. Jeff has been featured in Sales & Marketing Management Magazine and in Forbes. Website https://www.braintrustgrowth.com https://www.jeffbloomfield.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/RealJeffBloomfield https://twitter.com/Jeff_Bloomfield https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbloomfieldbraintrust https://www.instagram.com/realjeffbloomfield Part 2) Neuro-Communication Behavioral, Biology, and Psychology When They Applaud the Most Destructive Communication Style Are You Doing Modulation or Manipulation - How to Know the Difference Riding The Emotion Coaster Learning to Question the Destination of Your Beliefs Turning Your Team into Co-Creators Strategies for Confronting Economic Downturns Finding Lions Hidden in The Herd of Sheep Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2023 • 34min
1/2 Jeff Bloomfield Becoming Master of The Emotion-Coaster
Becoming Master of The Emotion-Coaster Currently, neuroscience is a hot topic. But is it important for you as a leader to understand it? Do you require a Ph.D. in neuroscience to use it? The answer: As a leader, understanding neuroscience is invaluable. Neuroscience can, however, be applied to your leadership without a Ph.D. We live in an age of social media that is a firehose of information; it's easy to feel overwhelmed and shut down by it all. The key is to be able to take in vast amounts of information, filter, and distill it in a manner that makes sense to your people. Our guest for the next two episodes is Jeff Bloomfield. Jeff is the founder and CEO of BrainTrust. He's the bestselling business author of NeuroSelling® and Story-Based Selling. Jeff specializes in taking the science of decision-making and leveraging it to help us be more effective and impactful in our customer conversations. Jeff has been featured in Sales & Marketing Management Magazine and in Forbes. Website https://www.braintrustgrowth.com https://www.jeffbloomfield.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/RealJeffBloomfield https://twitter.com/Jeff_Bloomfield https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbloomfieldbraintrust https://www.instagram.com/realjeffbloomfield Part 1) Mastering the Neuro-Science of Decision Making Lessons from the Farm in Neuro-Selling Problem Solvers Rule the World Commanding the room with Silence Self-Preservation - The Trust Killer Getting Your People to Lean In, Even Without All The Info The 3 "Why's" of every Culture (You likely only know two) Leaders Who are Jockeys The Strategy for Finding the Real Values of Your People Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023 • 40min
2/2 Jackie Ferguson: Why Political Correctness is NOT Inclusive
The Inclusive Language Handbook On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police officers and every company with a brain suddenly realized the Diversity and Inclusion Programs they just cut were needed more than they could imagine. But how much of that was for show? If we are going to genuinely support Diversity, what will it take? Or, has it all gone too far? If only there were a handbook of language to assist us. Our guest for the next two episodes is: Jackie Ferguson. Jackie is an award-winning content creator, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcast host. She spent the majority of her career across multiple facets of business, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Jackie is co-founder and Head of Content and Programming for The Diversity Movement, an organization that creates stronger business outcomes through strengthening culture and belonging. Jackie hosts the “Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox,” podcast and has been volunteering with and donating to equality organizations for more than two decades. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, The National Diversity Council, and has been published by Forbes and Almanac, featured in several publications. Website theinclusivelanguagehandbook.com thediversitymovement.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/thediversitymovement https://twitter.com/diversitymvmt https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-diversity-movement/ https://www.instagram.com/thediversitymovement/ Part 2) Why Political Correctness is NOT Inclusive Content Vs Context - Relationships of Trust Appropriation: Did Paul Simon & Peter Gabriel Appropriate or Uplift African Music? The Difference Between Political Correctness and Inclusive Language The "Black" nod! Acknowledging Dignity Privilege or Bias Why Inclusivity is 13% Better for Business Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2023 • 36min
1/2 Jackie Ferguson: The Inclusive Language Handbook
The Inclusive Language Handbook On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police officers and every company with a brain suddenly realized the Diversity and Inclusion Programs they just cut were needed more than they could imagine. But how much of that was for show? If we are going to genuinely support Diversity, what will it take? Or, has it all gone too far? If only there were a handbook of language to assist us. Our guest for the next two episodes is: Jackie Ferguson. Jackie is an award-winning content creator, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcast host. She spent the majority of her career across multiple facets of business, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Jackie is co-founder and Head of Content and Programming for The Diversity Movement, an organization that creates stronger business outcomes through strengthening culture and belonging. Jackie hosts the “Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox,” podcast and has been volunteering with and donating to equality organizations for more than two decades. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, The National Diversity Council, and has been published by Forbes and Almanac, featured in several publications. Website theinclusivelanguagehandbook.com thediversitymovement.com Social Media https://www.facebook.com/thediversitymovement https://twitter.com/diversitymvmt https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-diversity-movement/ https://www.instagram.com/thediversitymovement/ Part 1) Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Sitting at a Table with Multiple Lenses Quotas, Inclusion, and Manipulation Asking The Questions, You're Afraid to Ask The Real Definition of Diversity Racism Vs. Socialized Biases Questioning Our Own Inherited Language Being Cancelled, Acknowledging Mistakes Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023 • 29min
1/2 Greg Larkin: How to Develop Punk Innovation
Change at any level can be difficult. However, inside a large organization, it can be more so because for that change to not only take place, but to do so effectively, often means the transition of power, and those who have the power, are not usually in a hurry to give it up. So, can we implement genuine and meaningful change as a way to confront the Obstructionism of Innovation without creating a cultural civil war? You might be surprised. Our guest for the next two episodes is Greg Larkin. Greg Larkin is passionate about three things; transforming huge companies, being a good dad, and punk music. He is a global authority on entrepreneurial transformations in large organizations. Greg is a transformation advisor to Uber, Google, PWC, Booz Allen Hamilton, and other large organizations. He has also served as the Director of Product Innovation at Bloomberg and across the Global 100. He's learned that change that's necessary is never easy and often, surprisingly unauthorized. Greg is also the founder of Punks & Pinstripes, a global coalition of intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, and punks. Greg is also the author of the business bestseller (in six countries), This Might Get Me Fired. Website http://www.thisisgreglarkin.com http://PunksAndPinstripes.com Social Media https://twitter.com/Gregory_larkin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregilarkin Part 1) Why all innovators and evangelists, developing their punk radar FOMO vs FOLP A Different Way of Keeping Score A Culture of Lifers or Innovators Supporting Cognitive Diversity Developing Your Punk Sonar The Transformation and Innovation Mythology Recognizing and Dismantling the Bricks in The Wall of Resistance Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023 • 39min
2/2 Fred Joyal: Boldness as Generosity
What do The Fear of Rejection, 1 800 DENTIST, and Improv Comedy have in common with learning how to be Bold in any Situation? Do you often look back at events and wish you had been Bolder? Have you wondered what it would take for you to be Bold? Is Boldness something we are born with or can even the least confident among us learn to be Super Bold? Our guest for the next two episodes is Fred Joyal. Fred founded 1-800-DENTIST with $30,000. Over 25 years, it generated over $1 billion in total revenue. Outside of that tiny accomplishment, he also beat Sir Richard Branson in chess. Fred's latest book, Superbold: from Under-confident to Charismatic in 90 days, is an Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Website www.fredjoyal.com Social Media https://facebook.com/realfredjoyal https://twitter.com/fredjoyal https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoyal https://instagram.com/fredjoyal Part 2) Boldness as Generosity Improv Boldness What Are You Carrying That's Not Yours There's No Help on Anti - "social-media." Boldness As Generosity Building Up Your Boldness Muscle The Honor of Sir Richard Branson Calling him the "C' Word How to have Normal Conversations with Famous People The Curiosity, Generosity, and Compassion of Boldness Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose #franklincovey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2023 • 32min
1/2 Fred Joyal: Superbold
What do The Fear of Rejection, 1 800 DENTIST, and Improv Comedy have in common with learning how to be Bold in any Situation? Do you often look back at events and wish you had been Bolder? Have you wondered what it would take for you to be Bold? Is Boldness something we are born with or can even the least confident among us learn to be Super Bold? Our guest for the next two episodes is Fred Joyal. Fred founded 1-800-DENTIST with $30,000. Over 25 years, it generated over $1 billion in total revenue. Outside of that tiny accomplishment, he also beat Sir Richard Branson in chess. Fred's latest book, Superbold: from Under-confident to Charismatic in 90 days, is an Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Website www.fredjoyal.com Social Media https://facebook.com/realfredjoyal https://twitter.com/fredjoyal https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoyal https://instagram.com/fredjoyal Part1) Dosing Your Boldness The Boldness of a 100 lb weakling Recognizing Windows of Opportunity Saying "Yes" when you are afraid Changing The Way, You See Yourself The Power of Mining Your Regret Dosing Your Boldness Identifying The Labels That Limit You Using Your Boldness to Change Other People Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose #franklincovey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2023 • 35min
2of2 Scott Miller: Dramatic Events as Master Mentors
Master Mentors Do you sometimes feel that when you go to work, you're supposed to leave the other parts of yourself behind? Since the industrial age began, that message of separating our personal and professional lives has been indoctrinated into us. But just stop for a moment and consider that the people who have influenced you the most in business have likely influenced you in other areas. It may be time to open up to integrating that we all need mentors, and we need them in all areas of our lives. Our guest for the next two episodes is Scott Jeffrey Miller, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author who currently serves as Franklin Covey’s senior advisor on thought leadership. Scott is a highly sought-after speaker, author, and podcast host. Before his advisory role, he was a twenty-five-year Franklin Covey associate, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. Scott is the author of the series of books Management Mess to... He also hosts, On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world's largest weekly leadership podcast. Scott has recently written a series of books titled Master Mentors, where he has taken mentoring from some of the greatest minds to show us how we can excel in all areas of our lives. Website https://www.franklincovey.com Social Media https://twitter.com/ScottMillerFC https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmillerfc Part 2) Dramatic Events as Mentors Who Re-Boarded the Bus for You? When a Mexican Immigrant Recognizes a Mentor Thrown From a Plane, Strapped in Your Seat, and On Fire... What Now Living With Survivor's Guilt Disrupt or Be Disrupted When Disappointments Become Appointments Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose #franklincovey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2023 • 30min
1of2 Scott Miller: Master Mentors
Master Mentors Do you sometimes feel that when you go to work, you're supposed to leave the other parts of yourself behind? Since the industrial age began, that message of separating our personal and professional lives has been indoctrinated into us. But just stop for a moment and consider that the people who have influenced you the most in business have likely influenced you in other areas. It may be time to open up to integrating that we all need mentors, and we need them in all areas of our lives. Our guest for the next two episodes is Scott Jeffrey Miller, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author who currently serves as Franklin Covey’s senior advisor on thought leadership. Scott is a highly sought-after speaker, author, and podcast host. Before his advisory role, he was a twenty-five-year Franklin Covey associate, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. Scott is the author of the series of books Management Mess to... He also hosts, On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world's largest weekly leadership podcast. Scott has recently written a series of books titled Master Mentors, where he has taken mentoring from some of the greatest minds to show us how we can excel in all areas of our lives. Website https://www.franklincovey.com Social Media https://twitter.com/ScottMillerFC https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmillerfc Part 1) Giving the Spotlight Away Lessons in Real Generosity from Agnes Miller In Service of Your Enemy as Your Friend What is a Mentor Discovering Your Invisible Mentors The Bruce Williams Show... Mentoring Scott Miller to Sleep Giving The Spotlight Away How Mentoring Transforms the Mentor & Mentee Curious to discover how tapping into the Anatomy of Meaning can #actualize your #business, #culture, #Leadership and #tribe DovBaron.com "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose #franklincovey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices