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Narativ Leadership Story TalksLeadership Story Talks | Business is Personal with Gary DanoffIn this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan engage with Gary Danoff, an executive coach and former leader at Google and Microsoft. The conversation explores Gary's formative experiences, particularly his childhood insights into human behavior and communication. They delve into the challenges of career transitions, emphasizing the importance of reframing setbacks as opportunities. The discussion also highlights effective leadership strategies during turbulent times, advocating for personal connections and empathy in leadership roles. Gary shares inspiring stories from his coaching practice, illustrating the transformative power of storytelling and personal engagement in the workplace.2025-05-1234 min
What's Next Now!60 Days and Counting!I am honestly so excited to share this week’s episode because it’s one that stuck with me long after we finished recording. If you have ever faced a layoff or felt the pressure of a ticking clock, you will definitely want to tune in to this conversation! My guest for this episode, Namrata Kulkarni, is a highly skilled data architect and business intelligence engineer who came to the U.S. in 2015 to pursue her master’s degree at Syracuse University. Like many immigrants, her journey has not been easy, but it has shaped...2025-04-0129 min
What's Next Now!RUM & EQThis week, I welcome Evan Watkins, an expert in emotional intelligence, who helps us unravel a subject that truly resonates with me - emotional intelligence in everyday life!
Imagine that your career is sailing smoothly, or perhaps it is facing turbulence with unforeseen changes like a layoff or a surprising new opportunity. How do we navigate such unpredictable turns? Evan helps us break down how emotional intelligence, described simply as the "intelligent use of your emotions," can serve as our compass.
He introduces us to the RUM model - Recognize, Understand, and Manage - which...2024-11-3033 min
Radio con botas50 años de austin city limitsEsta semana, para celebrar el primer medio siglo del programa musical de televisión más antiguo de la historia, perteneciente a la televisión pública estadounidense, nos hemos recreado en algunas de las actuaciones más curiosas de estas cinco décadas.
De esta forma hemos podido escuchar su mítica sintonía, “London Homesick Blus” de Gary P. Nunn, que popularizó The Lost Gonzo Band, y hemos traído al presente apariciones de Kris Kristofferson, Steve Earle, Pure Prairie League con Vince Gill como solista, la Nitty Gritty Dirt Band celebrando con sus amigos la segunda parte de su legendar...2024-10-261h 04Radio con botas50 años de austin city limitsEsta semana, para celebrar el primer medio siglo del programa musical de televisión más antiguo de la historia, perteneciente a la televisión pública estadounidense, nos hemos recreado en algunas de las actuaciones más curiosas de estas cinco décadas.
De esta forma hemos podido escuchar su mítica sintonía, “London Homesick Blus” de Gary P. Nunn, que popularizó The Lost Gonzo Band, y hemos traído al presente apariciones de Kris Kristofferson, Steve Earle, Pure Prairie League con Vince Gill como solista, la Nitty Gritty Dirt Band celebrando con sus amigos la segunda parte de su legendar...2024-10-261h 04
What's Next Now!From Conflict to ConvergenceIs it possible…to go from conflicting ideas, opinions and dug in positions to ultimately finding solutions on our most polarizing issues? These are places where we have deep conflict.
It seems like we are battling so many headwinds these days to imagine such a possibility. Many of the sources we watch or listen to are fed from the outrage industrial complex perpetuating our current culture of fear and blame and the ‘us’ versus ‘them’ mentality.
In our conversation, Rob shares his journey from a career in public policy to becoming a thought lea...2024-09-0640 min
What's Next Now!Tiny House, Big Impact!Joining me for this episode is Ethan Waldman, a leading figure in the tiny house movement. Ethan’s journey from a web designer to a tiny house expert is nothing short of inspiring, and his conversation here with me is definitely one for those of you who are seeking a shift in how you live and impact the planet.
Not only does Ethan live in a tiny house, he’s built an entire community around it! The founder of thetinyhouse.net, Ethan is also the author of the guidebook and online course Tiny House Decisions and host of T...2024-07-0931 min
What's Next Now!Learning, Leaders and TeamsI am thrilled to welcome Tony McGaharan to the show. Tony is the dynamic founder of People Playbook and has a rich background that spans from Google to coaching basketball in Sweden.
Right from the very beginning, Tony's warmth and humility shine through as he shares his background. Proudly from Belfast, he learned the values that drive him: hard work, treating people well, and having the courage to take risks.
His transition from a secure job at Google to founding his own company wasn’t easy, and he discusses the courage that it required for hi...2024-06-2531 min
What's Next Now!From Pastor to AI EthicistDon't miss this thought-provoking conversation as Rebecca Reeder navigates the intersections of faith, technology, and ethics, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of AI and its profound impact on our society. And hear about ‘What’s Next Now’ for Rebecca as she reflects on authenticity, alignment, and the pursuit of a fulfilling career.
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Gary Danoff LinkedIn
Rebecca Reeder LinkedIn
Thomas Merton Author Page
Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential Book
Episode Highlights: [0:59] - My guest i...2024-03-2744 min
What's Next Now!From Funders to Founders - Both PerspectivesWhat is it like to fund a startup as a private investor or as part of a private equity firm?
What is it like to be a founder–the roller coaster journey from idea conception to gaining customers and making it to minimal viable product (MVP) and beyond?
Sophie Wang, an experienced professional with a rich background in finance, private equity, and venture capital is a person who can answer these questions because she has been on both sides of the equation!
One of the fascinating topics that we explore is the paradigm shif...2024-02-1945 min
What's Next Now!Empower Your BodyJoin me this week as I sit down with Dr. Ayhan Cetiner, the owner of Elite Orthopedic and Sports Therapy. Ayhan’s core beliefs: you’ve only got one body, so empower it to last you a long time; you have to put in the reps and work so make time for it; it isn’t all about how much weight you lift or how many marathons you conquer.
Before diving into our personal journey, Ayhan provides insights into his background as a physical therapist, including the role that chance encounters can play in what you end up doin...2024-01-2234 min
The NewRetirement PodcastGary Danoff on Work, Purpose, Financial Planning, and Literacy Across GenerationsIn Episode 73 of the New Retirement Podcast, host Steve Chen welcomes Gary Danoff, Global Alliances Leader at Google and an Executive Coach, for an enlightening conversation on work, purpose, and financial literacy across generations. Gary shares his unique journey to new retirement, inspired by his son Jake, and delves into the significance of financial literacy, the impact of AI on society, and the importance of nurturing well-being in younger generations. The episode also explores Gary's approach to coaching and personal development, his insights on the evolving aspirations of younger workers, and the role of technology in shaping careers and...2023-12-1248 min
What's Next Now!Make Yourself HeardMy conversation today is with the incredible Tracey Madigan, media training expert and director of the 15 Minutes Group in Washington, D.C.
Our connection was instant, that rare feeling when you know you've found someone whose energy and approach are similar to your own and their story resonates deeply.
Listen as Tracey shares her remarkable journey, from a career in Canadian journalism to navigating the dynamic landscape of Washington, D.C. as her husband became a White House correspondent.
We explore the unexpected turns that led her from a pivotal role as an e...2023-12-1227 min
What's Next Now!Managing Your UncertaintyToday’s conversation is with Carlos Santana, a remarkable individual. I've had the privilege of knowing Carlos for a couple of years through our involvement in Google VetNet panels during Veteran's Day week, and every time we talk, I'm inspired by his story.
Carlos’ career is nothing short of extraordinary. Starting as a captain in the Army after graduating from West Point, his path took unexpected turns, leading him to diverse assignments, including counter-narcotics operations and managing satellites in Germany. Today, he holds a pivotal role as the Director of Business Analytics at the Disney Company in New Y...2023-11-0719 min
What's Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in Washington - Ep 496 - Leading with Empathy in a Tech-Driven World - Gary DanoffGary Danoff is the CEO — that's Chief Empathy Ofifcer — of Gary Danoff Coaching & Advising, and the Global Alliances Leader for Google Cloud and Google Workspace. Offering an entire program called "How To Have A Great Day," Gary's storied career has been dedicated to the pursuit of workplace empathy. From clearing up misperceptions surrounding Gen Z to offering advice to professionals who are confused and concerned about what COVID did to their career, don't miss Gary's insights on leadership, technology, the employee experience, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSe...2023-10-1228 min
What's Next Now!Our Time To ShineI am joined today by my good friend and former colleague Jody Ramsammy, who shares insights into his journey from growing up in South Africa during challenging times to pursuing the American dream.
He also talks about his transition from a successful corporate career to launching his own business, Vivid Presents, focused on creating immersive and inclusive experiential events.
Jody emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment, even in our tech-driven world, and he discusses his mission to make everyone feel like a VIP at his events and his commitment to affordability and...2023-10-0943 min
What's Next Now!Building and Making it Stick--Get Going and Get Results!Make it stick: your message and your presence. How do you do that these days? I’m not even talking about LinkedIn or other social media. How about when you are actually face to face with another person? With all the competing requirements for their attention-some known and many unknown to you-how do you build a relationship with someone that sticks?
I found some answers to these questions in the third and final conversation from my mini-series discussion with Nick Sinai and Marina Nitze, authors of the book Hack Your Bureaucracy: Get Things Done No Matter What...2023-09-1047 min
What's Next Now!Pitching and momentum: learn it, do it, love it!Following up on this three-part mini-series with Nick Sinai and Marina Nitze, I bring you part 2 from their book Hack Your Bureaucracy. I have to say, this book has truly struck a chord with me. The stories are compelling and based on wisdom gained from hacking bureaucracies in both the private and public sectors. What really sets it apart is its practical approach; at the end of each chapter, there are actionable takeaways that bridge the gap between theory and real-world implementation.
It's like a workbook that tells you exactly how to apply what you've learned! The co...2023-08-2039 min
What's Next Now!Hack Your Bureaucracy Show #1: Defining and Learning About Your BureaucracyDo you ever feel like you’re constantly being hit with obstacles getting in the way of your goals? No matter what you do to achieve your goal, sometimes you run into a wall - that wall being a bureaucracy. Sound familiar? If so, you're going to want to listen to this episode. So many of us are often contending with bureaucracies, and today’s guests discuss how to reach your goals regardless of the role you hold today!
I had the amazing opportunity to talk with Nick Sinai and Marina Nitze. Both have held roles in The W...2023-07-1640 min
Your Golfer’s AlmanacMay 21 2023 - Your Golfer's Almanac #413Your Golfer's Almanac for Today, Sunday, May 21st, 2023.
Bettye Danoff Birthday
Stewart Cink Birthday
Gary Woodland birthday
1st Curtis Cup in 1932
Lopez wins 1989 LPGA Championship
Ballesteros wins 1995 Spanish Open
Floyd Quote
Today in Golf History is a GolfToons Production - Written, Produced, and Narrated by Michael Duranko. Check out our original golf illustrations and the humor essays accompanying each golf cartoon.
Tour Backspin is a golf history newsletter celebrating the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 70s. Check it out and subscribe.
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What's Next Now!The impact of saying, 'I See You'It's incredible how just three simple words, "I see you," can profoundly impact our business and personal relationships. As leaders-whether starting a company, leading a division or playing a key member role-it's crucial to understand the value of these words. Using them effectively can create deeper connections with those around us: customers, colleagues and strategic partners and these deeper connections are crucial in this environment. Inspiration for the story today came from a personal experience when I was the first to arrive on a video call (one of several in a row). As I asked if anyone could see m...2023-04-0534 min
What's Next Now!Pack Your Parachute - Living Through Layoffs!Layoffs happen. Most likely, you either have already or will experience a layoff during your career. When they occur, you have no control over when or how they happen. Being blindsided by a layoff can be devastating, depending on how prepared you may be to handle it.
I've worked at 7 seven companies where layoffs occurred and have been laid off at 4 of those companies. I've also had to be the person to carry out the layoffs and terminate people. Being on both sides of the layoff, I have been taught the value of always being prepared; always...2023-02-0121 min
What's Next Now!Take a Leap with Gay HendricksHave you taken a leap lately? Many of us want to take a leap-in our business or personal lives-or may even be forced to these days? These leaps can come as unexpected shocks or amazing opportunities to invent something brand new for ourselves! I took a leap recently by having Gay Hendricks on What’s Next Now and want to share our energetic conversation with you.
I call Gay Hendricks ‘a life practitioner’ and ‘holder-back of nothing’. I’ve just been on a three-plus month journey diving into some of his work, including The Big Leap, The Genius Zone...2022-11-1553 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow Age Diversity Can Bring You the Top Talent You NeedMy guest in this episode is Gary Danoff, a global leader at Google with a very diverse team and a Coach who works with people from different nationalities around the world. Gary is known for leading across generations with empathy, clear objectives, humor, and humanity – and he’s here to tell us how he does it. Gary always inspires me. I’m glad you’re here to listen in.About the Guest:Gary Danoff is an Advisor, Executive Coach, Content Creator and Global Leader of Alliances for Google Workspace at Google. Gary loves working w...2022-10-1836 min
The Courage of a LeaderDouble Your Impact in One Year or Less with Sarah VictorySarah Victory of The Victory Company is an exceptional speaker, author of several books, coach, and consultant. She works with companies that want to double their business in 1 year or less. If you are a leader – at any level – looking to double your impact, you’re in the right place.About the Guest:Sarah Victory is the author of numerous best-selling books and audio programs including Double Your Business in One Year or Less!, Do Something Brave Every Day, and How To Be Powerful. She has addressed over 2000 distinguished audiences in Europe, the US and South...2022-10-0439 min
What's Next Now!Dare To Lead Like A Girl!It is the word ‘Dare’ in the new book by Dalia Feldheim, ‘Dare To Lead Like a Girl’ that is the most provocative. What does that mean? How do Girls Lead? They show up, they play hard and they win! But they do it somewhat differently than most men and therein lies the lessons for all of us.
In our 35 minute conversation, Dalia talks about some of the science and research behind why women have a different emotional reaction to anger and other triggers in the workplace than men do. The story continues and covers why men are more...2022-09-2836 min
What's Next Now!Care About the WorkforceNobody accidentally becomes a 2-star General in the Army. Sometimes life just pulls you in. Your calling is your calling. That’s what happened to MAJ General (Ret) Garrett Yee early in his career. He went from being a civilian in the insurance industry with a data platforms company to holding a non-partisan elected position in his California based community among other early experiences. Underpinning all of this was his Army reserve duty and when called into the Iraq War to manage the unified combatant communications to fight ISIS, he succeeded and was then called to the Pentagon.
I...2022-08-1629 min
What's Next Now!Forks in the Road, featuring Peter GoldstoneTalk about an unusual career path: how about going from elementary school teacher to advertising salesperson to becoming President and then CEO of a venture backed data platform company! Peter Goldstone details this and six other crucial forks in the road that produced amazing opportunities for learning, growth and re-invention spawning out several businesses, most of which were birthed in challenging economic times.
Starting out in print advertising, Peter created a path for himself in the real estate media industry. He led and expanded the largest industry segment player in this space. He did this twice, first aft...2022-07-1247 min
What's Next Now!Climbing Down the Ladder -“Climbing ‘Down’ the Ladder” This has an almost unnatural ring to it. Right? We are taught our whole careers to climb ‘up’ the ladder. That’s where people want to go; should want to go and do go. But not anymore. That’s not the only choice. Whether you are part of the Great Resignation, Great Reconfiguration or know someone who is, you see or are part of the change taking place at work.
Using the familiar ladder analogy, in this episode I talk about the other choices people are taking: 1. Staying put on the rung where they are; 2. Tran...2022-05-2441 min
Your Golfer’s AlmanacMay 21 2022 - Your Golfer's Almanac #50Your Golfer's Almanac for Today, Saturday, May 21st, 2022.
Stewart Cink Birthday
Bettye Danoff Birthday
Gary Woodland Birthday
Nancy Lopez wins 3rd LPGA Championship
1st Curtis Cup Matches in 1932
Ray Floyd Quote
Today in Golf History. a GolfToons Production - Written, Produced, and Narrated by Michael Duranko
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The Porch with Lindsay BoccardoGary Danoff | Global Head of Google Workspace | Executive Coach | Creating Connection at WorkWe had my friend Gary Danoff on The Porch to talk about human connection in the workplace. Whether it be cross-generational or virtual meetings across time zones - it all matters. Gary shared with us his formula for building connection: fun, trust, and encouragement. We talked about how to tend our team gardens and sprinkle in little habits that make a big difference.
You can find Gary here ⬇️
LI Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garydanoff/
Website: https://www.GaryDanoff.com
Gary’s podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary437/
KEEP IN TOU...2022-02-2150 min
What's Next Now!Leading Through COVIDIn this episode on “What’s Next Now!” I share the story of how six key elements were put together into a framework for leading and preparing yourself: through and after COVID. Elements for leading yourself like keeping humor active in your day, engaging in charitable activities, and creating ways to unplug from your digital world for just a little while. Elements for leading others which include building trust and faith during trying times and launching new initiatives, consistently bringing fun into the environment in simple ways and building a wrapper of support around individual and team interactions daily. For exam...2022-02-1331 min
What's Next Now!Author David Kushner: Amazing StoriesDavid has written 11 books (and counting), published multiple articles in Rolling Stone, New York Times and Wired, and has had at least two story adaptations into movies. David is well known as a journalist in and about the gaming industry; which is a blood relative of the technology industry. So I was interested in a lot of his stories. Dave talks about everything ranging from an early interview with Mark Zuckerberg when he lived in a one bedroom apartment in Palo Alto to his interview with Julian Assange and for the fun of it, goes all the way back to...2021-11-2129 min
What's Next Now!Road to GoogleAll roads lead to somewhere, right? But can you imagine a road in Afghanistan or a high security post assignment at an overseas embassy leading to jobs at Google? Well, they did and two veterans are here to tell you the story of how they made it happen and why!
I mean imagine, Yaser Chow a veteran of the marine corp serving at a high security post for an overseas embassy and Rahul Harpalani a former infantryman leading squadrons through battle in Afghanistan--both earning roles in new disciplines at Google. Their stories reveal their own discovery of...2021-08-0521 min
What's Next Now!Serve the ServantWho takes care of public sector employees who take care of us? Public sector roles can range from people we never see who process forms for registration to leaders who testify before Congress and everyone in between. Most if not all take and keep their jobs because of a calling to serve others, no matter how thankless the job may be. Just like in the private sector, people change careers at all levels in government. Sometimes, folks leave to address a greater calling.
Alexis Bonnell is one of those people and is now an unofficial ally of p...2021-07-0726 min
FedScoop RadioTransforming the way government works with hybrid work strategiesGoogle Cloud’s Gary Danoff shares the benefits agencies reap when they embrace virtual collaboration platforms and best-practices for those implementing hybrid-work strategies.
Agencies adopted a variety of collaboration platforms over the last year, creating new connections between humans and technology that allow them to shift seamlessly between working virtually and working in-person.
“I think government leaders should acknowledge that people are going to feel a little awkward about being able to come back to the office,” Gary Danoff explains. He says employees are looking for workplace structure that can help them return to a consistent way of collaborating with their...2021-07-0610 min
What's Next Now!Make an ImpactTom Mendoza, former CEO, President and SVP of Sales at NetApp, shares stories about building a Forbes ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’. I had the privilege of working in Tom’s organization for five years. He and I went on a couple of amazing sales calls together where I learned so much about Tom’s preparation and approach. In this fast-paced 23 minute conversation, Tom describes the people, culture and pivots it took to build NetApp and more. With each segment of this interview, you can literally hear the enthusiasm in Tom’s voice as he shares challenges overcome and his tradem...2021-05-2823 min
What's Next Now!Connection Across GenerationsThis week's show is so much fun! Lindsay Boccardo went from being the lyrics writer and drummer in a rock band to researching the gaps in how millennials and boomers are effective in the workplace. It is such a great story and journey and the conversation is lively, open, direct and informative. Lindsay now works with public and private companies using humor, vulnerable stories and a bit of nostalgia to help teams work better together. Enjoy!2021-03-0821 min
What's Next Now!It's in the GenesHave you ever considered how you became successful?
Is it because of those natural skills and strengths "in your genes", or due to those you have intentionally developed over the years?
Explore your answer and mine as I describe the mix of people, events, choices and random chance that have helped me succeed as a salesperson and coach.2021-02-0708 min
What's Next Now!The Future of Work; the Now of Work!Here we are in 2021 and can really take a look at how technology and human behavior are changing what we expect from work, how we work and where we work-in the future and importantly, right now-today!
With an emphasis on the future of work in government, Brian Chidester interviews me as we discuss the 'how' and 'impact of' work done by those in public service and the contractors supporting them. We look at tools and solutions from Google and other cloud providers being used by and benefiting a multi-generational workforce supporting government missions.
As you...2021-01-0717 min
The Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Google Workspace ChiefGary Danoff, head of Google Workspace strategy and operations for the public sector, joins the show to discuss his vision for what the future of government work could look like in the coming years. We also deliberate the impact the pandemic had on the public sector, how cloud has buoyed government DX, and a few things he is grateful for as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday.
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What's Next Now!The Mighty TitusAlexander Titus has biked 3,000+ miles from Alaska to Silicon Valley, worked as a recruiter at Box, picked up a PhD in Biomedical Data Sciences and is now Chief Strategy Officer at ARMI. Here's the crazy thing...that's not even the full list!
What’s so great about the guy I call The Mighty Titus (you'll hear why in the episode) is the humility and quiet determination he uses to create each step of his career and in his public-private leadership roles. In his episode you will hear new attitudes and approaches you can use: like rather than denyin...2020-11-0820 min
What's Next Now!Respect the Knowledge, Not the AgeIn the age of Zoom and Google Meet, does age really matter? With so many meetings happening over video, we do not have use of the full three dimensions we are used to when creating, shaping and building in person relationships. Yet our need to connect with customers, colleagues and partners is even stronger. Because of this, a door has opened. Previous perceptions and biases formed by age, rank and title are blurred and back-seated to what can be gained, given, advanced and actioned through video--with everyone!
This episode reviews the great gift of having five generations in...2020-10-2516 min
What's Next Now!Build and advance your career using Integrity, Curiosity and RespectThis week on What's Next Now! Karen Terrell, President, US Public Sector at OpenText, describes the great career she built based on the strengths of integrity, curiosity and respect. From early on as an individual contributor and then in multiple leadership roles, Karen shares how continuing to learn about, listen to, and respect others is central to growing her career and leadership style while also breaking new ground as a female leader.
It is a great story, filled with laughter and camaraderie as I have known Karen for 19 years and once worked for her. You will learn...2020-09-2125 min
What's Next Now!'Stylin' Life' with Alicia McCaslinHear Alicia McCaslin describe how she's styled her career and life! Beginning in the restaurant industry, then moving into the technology space and sales, Alicia now owns her own successful business as a personal stylist. What you'll love hearing about is Alicia's formula to thrive in her interactions with clients both through social media and in person.2020-09-0721 min
What's Next Now!Independent by Choice--you have options on how you work!Even before COVID many people were asking questions like: 'Can I run my own business? What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Can my passion gig turn into full-time?" Listen to the conversation featuring Kristian Rayner for answers to these and other questions. Kristian has a really interesting background including being a serial entrepreneur and also helping take an established business into new markets and currently works for MBO Partners to help people make the transition in how they work. 2020-08-2320 min
What's Next Now!18 minutes of influence to increase your value!Listen to this highly energetic conversation with Jenn Sherman on how to integrate old school and new school to connect and build influence so that your genius is shared and valued!2020-08-0918 min
What's Next Now!Are you really 'connecting' through video?Listen to this episode for five techniques to relax yourself and connect better with customers during video calls to meet your business goals by demonstrating greater connection.2020-07-2713 min
What's Next Now!Born I: Meditation, Music and BusinessListen to the calming voice and amazing story of 'Born I'. Learn how
he discovered his calling to combine music, rap and meditation into a business.
2020-07-1319 minWhat's Next Now!Anchor. Educate. Persuade. How great customer relationships are made during COVID.New to selling, seasoned pro or someone who educates and persuades--
you will enjoy the phenomenon and process Gary talks about today. 2020-06-2909 minWhat's Next Now!Courage to leap: the journey from IBM to the Music MakersHear the story of overcoming doubt and timing to leave a great job at IBM and start a company!2020-06-1418 minWhat's Next Now!Navigating takeout in a work-from-home life.Get inspired, laugh and enjoy a free recipe from a person who knows how to get
the most value from takeout and blend it into the way we live and eat now. Enjoy!2020-06-0111 minWhat's Next Now!One day, will you retire or 're-tire' ?Here's a new way to think about the end game altogether. 2020-05-1705 minWhat's Next Now!Gain back your Customer ContactsIt's easy to get rusty and fall back on staying in touch with customers.
Hear a short story on how to invent a new way to offer value and stay in touch!2020-04-2705 minWhat's Next Now!During COVID, business is TOTALLY PersonalDuring COVID, using video for meetings gives everyone a view into home based work places.
It's so personal: the settings, the scene, the sounds, the views...on and on.
Listen for ideas to make this uniquely personal time really count for you
and your customers, students, patients.2020-04-1308 minWhat's Next Now!Describing 'Sales' to 5th graders. A new way to think about communicating and being persuasive whether you are a professional salesperson, doctor, business owner, chef or barista!You can't really lie to 5th graders. They see right through it. In fact, they see right into your truth, your intention and more. So when asked to describe the art and science of sales to a group of 5th graders I was super nervous and really challenged. The 4-letter acronym, "Like, Listen, Learn & Persuade (LLL&P)" seemed to work. The kids loved it and so have many professionals--both career salespeople and those who rely on persuasion and audience building for their success. 2020-03-2904 minWhat's Next Now!You 'CAN' always get what you want. Well, not really.We all wish you we could always get what we want. It doesn't work that way in business, relationships and life. But like the Rolling Stones, " ...you get what you need". This episode shares the story of trial, error, failure and success on my own journey across a section or two of a really satisfying career so far. With humility and gratitude for each peak and valley, listen and grab some insights and practices you can apply to your own circumstance, RIGHT NOW. 2020-03-2906 minWhat's Next Now!I appreciate you! Hear about the amazing power in the word, 'appreciate' and how it impacts others. See how to incorporate this word into conversations in simple ways you hadn't imagined.What could be more fun than a night out to celebrate a birthday with a good friend? What made it more fun was discovering great customer service provided by an entertainment vendor (iFly) and how one staff member had a lasting impact by using 'appreciate' instead of 'thanks'. Great story. 2020-03-2907 minWhat's Next Now!Human connection during social distancing--3 techniques to help you.Maintaining human connection during social distancing does not have to mean, 'human distancing'. Combining social media and until now, less practiced forms of neighborhood connecting, the episode shares ideas and insights on how to stay human with colleagues, customers, friends and family during a period of social distancing. 2020-03-2908 minWhat's Next Now!Intro episodeHear about the inspiration, birth, fun and foundations of What's Next Now!2020-03-2906 minWhat's Next Now!What's Next Now! (Trailer)2020-03-2400 min
Cloud and ClearEp 29 / GOOGLE CLOUD'S FOCUS ON GO-TO-MARKET FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR / Gary Danoff, G SuiteGary Danoff is one of those Googlers who comes from experience being in the partner's shoes! His perspective on what attributes the best partners have is a unique perspective. Public Sector is one of six verticals Google Cloud is really focused on, from a go-to-market standpoint. Why is that? And how has Public Sector now become one of the places that's experiencing some of the most innovation in the market? We also discuss what the appointment of Javier Soltery as the Vice President, G Suite (reporting directly to Thomas Kurian), means to our joint customers, and the signal it...2020-01-0732 minCloud and ClearEp 29 / GOOGLE CLOUD'S FOCUS ON GO-TO-MARKET FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR / Gary Danoff, G SuiteGary Danoff is one of those Googlers who comes from experience being in the partner's shoes! His perspective on what attributes the best partners have is a unique perspective. Public Sector is one of six verticals Google Cloud is really focused on, from a go-to-market standpoint. Why is that? And how has Public Sector now become one of the places that's experiencing some of the most innovation in the market? We also discuss what the appointment of Javier Soltery as the Vice President, G Suite (reporting directly to Thomas Kurian), means to our joint customers, and the signal it...2020-01-0732 min