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Moral of the StoryWhat the f*ck are we doing: Gabrielle Darbyshire's leap of faith on Ecuador's CotopaxiGabrielle Darbyshire's life is a whirlwind of daring ventures and groundbreaking achievements. Picture this: at just 15, Gabby built an electric car, setting the stage for a career that would straddle media, technology, and law with aplomb. From co-founding Gawker Media to producing a documentary on Steve Jobs, Gabby's journey is a tapestry of audacious pursuits. Embark on a global adventure with her as she recounts the thrill of climbing Cotopaxi volcano, and find out how such experiences echo the entrepreneurial spirit.Join us as Gabby unravels the threads of fear, courage, and trust, seen through her icy...
2024-10-2948 min
Moral of the StoryCoke, booze, and swingers: Comedian Ahmed Al-Kadri's wild night out in Dallas"Hey, this random dude I just met in the bathroom invited us to their table in the VIP section. Free drinks." Ahmed Al-khadri didn't have to say much more to his two female companions. As 20-somethings, they were ready to party and this was a shortcut. Little did they know that accepting the offer would lead them on the wildest night they had ever experienced.Ahmed recounts the story.MoSpod.org
2024-08-0846 min
Moral of the StoryI'm not going to finish this book unless I see those letters: bestselling author Jonathan Eig on writing Lou Gehrig's bioWhat if the secrets to crafting unforgettable stories lie in the hidden letters of a baseball legend? Join us on "Moral of the Story" as we sit down with bestselling author Jonathan Icke, who takes us on an enthralling journey from his early days as a newspaper writer to his celebrated career as a book author. Drawing inspiration from comics and sports, Jonathan shares how his love for storytelling was ignited and reveals the pivotal moment spurred by Laura Hillenbrand's "Seabiscuit" that set him on his path to authoring.In an emotional recount, Jonathan delves into the...
2024-07-0252 min
Moral of the StoryI could hear a million voices but nothing made sense: Leadership coach David Kitchen on the day he realized he needed helpWhat if the obstacles you've faced could become the foundation of your greatest achievements? Join us as we uncover the compelling life story of David Kitchen, founder and president of Edge Leadership Academy. Growing up in Pennsylvania with no male role model and financial instability, David found his sanctuary in sports and weightlifting. Despite a knee injury that derailed his college football dreams, his perseverance led him to a successful coaching career at Robert Morris University, UNLV, and Georgia Southern. From the football field to founding a leadership academy during a pandemic, David's journey is a testament to resilience...
2024-06-1345 min
Moral of the StoryHe went to shoot and the gun didn't work: Ear Hustle host Earlonne Woods on accidentally preventing a murderLong before his 27-year prison term and the creation of the award-winning Ear Hustle podcast, Earlonne Woods was a teenage gang member trying to survive the 1980s LA crack epidemic. One day, Earlonne's brother brought home two new guns. After shooting the weapons, Earlonne, unbeknownst to his brother, decided to clean one of the weapons. There was only one problem: he had no idea what he was doing. He did his best and returned the gun to his brother, who left the house with the weapon.It would prove to be a fateful action in b...
2024-04-0449 min
Moral of the StoryI've just bought a monkey: Chef Rick Bayless on his most rebellious childhood actLong before the sprawling culinary empire, the Emmy nominated TV shows, the award-winning cookbooks and the White House invitations, Rick Bayless was just a regular kid growing up in Oklahoma City and working at his parents' BBQ restaurant. He played by the rules and wasn't the rebellious type.Until, one day, on his way home from work, he bought a pet monkey. It was an unprecedented act of rebellion that would forever change his family and teach him an indelible lesson on actions and consequences.MoSpod.org
2024-03-2154 min
Moral of the StoryGoing meta: Professional storyteller Terence Mickey on the shocking tale that connected all the dotsWhile at the Moth, Terence Mickey split his time between teaching storytelling to Fortune 500 executives through the corporate program and helping at risk-youth and recovering addicts through the outreach program.At first glance, the two programs were worlds apart. But one day, they would collide in spectacular fashion through a Vietnam vet's shockingly graphic recollection of a jungle encounter with the Viet kong. Terence had no idea just how much this collision would light up both programs, but, as he came to learn, the stories most difficult to tell are often the ones that truly c...
2024-02-2850 min
Moral of the StoryMafia memories: Creative guru Scott Donaton on his childhood in mob-controlled South BrooklynGrowing up in 1970s South Brooklyn (now Carol Gardens), Scott was surrounded by the mob. Wiseguys named Fat Freddie and Big Red drank their espressos and smoked their cigars at the social clubs on the corner. It was idyllic in its own way and he was safe as long as he didn't stray too far.His uncle Frankie, a tough guy's tough guy, was like a father to Scott. Later in life, Frankie had a quadruple bypass surgery and Scott came to visit. Frankie was frail and almost unrecognizable.As Scott stood there taking it i...
2024-02-2238 min
Moral of the StorySo I signed up: Singer-songwriter Danielle Juhre on her pivotal decision to perform at Berklee's freshman jam sessionDanielle Juhre was in her first semester at Berklee College of Music. Her parents were in town for freshman orientation week.After the orientation, a jam session was held at Cafe 939. New students had the option to sign up and perform with a band of legendary teachers of legacy.Danielle's parents asked her if she would go up. Terrified of performing with world-renowned musicians in front of her peers, she emphatically declined.But then, thinking of her parents' sacrifices to get her to Berklee, she put her name on the sign up sheet. It...
2024-02-0844 min
Moral of the StoryTerror on the water: Grammy nominee Peter Himmelman's childhood encounter with the feared Lakota SiouxGrammy-nominated recording artist Peter Himmelman was just a young boy when his father decided to take him on a canoeing trip. It was an early autumn day on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. Hearing a party across the water, they approached to explore. It turned out to be a rowdy affair on Indian beach, named after the feared Lakota Sioux who would frequent the spot.Suddenly, a muscular shirtless Lakota man dove into the water and began to swim furiously toward the canoe. Peter was terrified. His dad was smiling. The ensuing moments would be...
2024-01-251h 17
Moral of the StoryExcuse me, I hate to interrupt: Bestselling author Adam Rubin on the bold move that changed his lifeLong before writing children's classics like Dragons Love Tacos and Those Darn Squirrels, Adam Rubin was living the bachelor life in New York City. Life was full of possibilities.One night, Adam and a friend were enjoying a bottle of sake at the bar of a small Japanese restaurant in Williamsburg when a group of women walked in and grabbed a table. Every time Adam looked over, one of the women caught his gaze.Brave from the sake, he decided to say hello. It would be one of the most consequential decisions of his life.
2024-01-1150 min
Moral of the StoryFormer Protein Bar CEO Samir Wagle on how a walk with his son pulled him out of the darknessSamir Wagle had just filed for divorce, resigned from his job as CEO of Protein Bar, and quit drinking. It was long overdue but that didn't make it any easier.On a particularly dark day, Samir got home and decided to take his five year old son on a walk. He was lost, disoriented, and hopeless. And then his son picked up a stick. What followed was a series of revelations that would begin Samir's journey out of the darkness.MoSpod.org
2023-12-2831 min
Moral of the StoryCentral Park, 2:30 am. Porsche 911 vs. Corvette C6: Car journalist Eddie Alterman on the story of a lifetimeLong before his time as the Editor in Chief of Car and Driver, Eddie Alterman helmed a small startup magazine called MPH, the Maxim of car magazines. Imagine that.In late 2004, when the highly anticipated Porsche 911 and Corvette C6 were on the verge of release, Eddie and his team scored a couple of specimens and decided that the best photo op would be in the middle of the night in front of Central Park, followed, naturally, by a head to head race in the park itself.What could possibly go wrong?MoSpod...
2023-12-1451 min
Moral of the StoryThe Accidental (Bestselling) Author: Award-Winning Professor Linda Ginzel's journey into writingWhen Clinical Professor of Managerial Psychology Linda Ginzel put together a set of handouts for her capstone leadership class at the University of Chicago Booth School of business, students started to ask for extra copies for bosses, spouses and neighbors.She said no. These were just class handouts for her students, after all.One day, a student asked for a copy for his school age children. And before she could stop herself, she agreed.This exchange began her journey into becoming an (accidental) author.MoSpod.org
2023-11-3052 min
Moral of the StoryFraud, pimps, and prostitutes: VC Mark Achler on the wild story of the publishing of his first bookMark Achler had just finished writing his first book when the CEO of the publisher suggested he find a sponsor. A novel idea, but if it could offset costs and raise visibility, why not?Although unorthodox, it worked. But little did Mark know that the publisher's CEO had an unbelievable past and it was all about to catch up to them both.MoSpod.org
2023-11-1641 min
Moral of the StoryEnlightened Conversations Behind Bars: Delia Cohen on organizing TEDx in prisonsDelia Cohen was an organizer of TED talks when she learned that a few countries had done TED talks in prisons. Why on earth, she wondered, would anyone do that? Who would speak? Who would attend?So she decided to do some homework and as it turned out, not only was the demand there, this would be an opportunity to drive positive change for the incarcerated and could even lead to justice reform.MoSpod.org
2023-11-0248 min
Moral of the StoryAuthor and food show co-host Kevin Pang on how one email forever changed his relationship with his fatherJames Beard award-winning food writer Kevin Pang did not have a good relationship with his father. They would speak occasionally, but exchange only the most superficial of pleasantries. Then, one day in 2012, Kevin got an email. The subject: "Jeffrey Pang wants you to check out this YouTube video."What followed was a journey of reconnection and rediscovery between father and son on a scale that neither could have ever imagined.Kevin tells the story of how the email sparked a previously unfathomable reconciliation.MoSpod.org
2023-10-1952 min
Moral of the StorySian Morson on the time her aging mom went MIA and the resulting epiphany about her own lifeSian Morson is close with her mom. Although the two live hundreds of miles apart, they speak every day.After her mom had a stroke, the family decided to have a camera system installed in her house to keep an eye on her. One day, Sian's mom stopped answering her phone and when Sian checked the cameras, they were all offline.Sian shares the story of the terrifying ordeal and the resulting surprise epiphany about her own life.MoSpod.org
2023-10-0538 min
Moral of the StoryAnthropologist and author Josh Berson on his multi-content early-pandemic quest to get marriedJosh and Jesse were planning to get married. It should have been a breeze. Except it was the spring of 2020, she was in Germany and he was in NY, and the EU had just closed its borders.With the constantly shifting regulatory and travel restrictions, not to mention the difficulty of securing the required documentation, most people would have put it off.But not these two.What ensued was an adventure spanning three countries on two continents, clandestine visits with cash payments, and a tense standoff at a registrar in a London suburb.
2023-09-2145 min
Moral of the StoryUniversity of Chicago Booth School of Business professor Nick Epley on a train ride conversation that influenced a decade of research on human connectionNick Epley's train ride to his University of Chicago office used to be a predictably uneventful affair: 45 minutes of people looking out the window or staring at their phones, oblivious to the world around them. But one morning, the behavioral scientist decided to try something different. When a woman sat down next to him, he complimented her on her hat. That compliment began a conversation that would change the trajectory of Nick's research over the ensuing decade, and it would change the way Nick approached his life.MoSpod.org
2023-09-071h 08
Moral of the StoryMarques Ogden was a rising star with the Jacksonville Jaguars when he asked them to release himEver wonder how an NFL champion regroups and rebuilds after hitting rock bottom post-retirement? Meet Marques Ogden, former NFL player turned inspirational keynote speaker, bestselling author, business coach, consultant, and podcast host, as he narrates his journey of rising from the ashes. In the first segment, Marques highlights the importance of communication for success, drawing from his own stories of missed opportunities. He also shares invaluable advice for young players on effective communication with their coaches, a skill he believes is crucial for a successful career in sports.In the next part of our discussion, Marques delves...
2023-08-1023 min
Moral of the StorySonny Garg on the the six words that made him re-think his approach to lifeSonny Garg was having lunch with a friend. He had just been named to the executive committee at Exelon, a Fortune 125 company. His long-term goal accomplished, with a wonderful family and a great life, he should have been happy. Instead, over greek food, he suddenly blurted out to his friend, "my life sucks." His friend then said six words that would make Sonny re-think his approach to life and remember what really matters.MoSpod.org
2023-08-031h 01
Moral of the StoryEmmy award winning showrunner Brett Baer on an early stunt audition that went terribly wrongEmmy award-winning writer and producer Brett Baer was only 24 when he got the opportunity to audition for the Universal Studios stunt show. Inexperienced and terrified, Brett invoked his time at Deerfield High School, where his attempt to change the narrative of his bullying instilled in him a sense of control. Little did he know that a CNN crew would arrive at the worst possible time and capture one of the most memorable flops of his career.MoSpod.org
2023-07-2759 min
Moral of the StoryChef and Fitness Coach Dustin Hogue on an embarrassing accident from his first day of Army basic trainingDustin Hogue had just arrived at his first day of Army basic training when, after being forced by their drill sergeant to drink copious amounts of water to stay hydrated in the South Carolina summer heat, he had to pee -- badly. But with bathroom breaks out of the question and no end in sight, Dustin had to make an uncomfortable choice.MoSpod.org
2023-07-2035 min
Moral of the StoryEx-NFL player Reggie Walker on a comment from his daughter that helped to pull him out of depressionReggie Walker had walked away from what he thought was his dream: playing in the NFL. Unbeknownst to anyone, he was broken and hurting from the abuse he experienced as a child. He recalls a pivotal moment during a particularly dark time in his life, when, after going to his daughter's soccer game, she made a comment that pushed him take the first steps to recovery.MoSpod.org
2023-07-1339 min
Moral of the StoryThreadless Founder + CEO Jake Nickell on an early business trip to license Minecraft and a Swedish tradition that wasn't a tradition at allIn 2012, Threadless CEO Jake Nickell was on a business trip in Sweden with his head of partnerships Wilson Fong. At a meeting at the H&M headquarters, H&M's VP of eCommerce told Jake and Wilson about a Swedish tradition that would make any introvert nervous. The newfound knowledge would turn out to be pivotal in the next day's meeting with the makers of Minecraft. But was it even a tradition at all?MoSpod.org
2023-07-0635 min
Moral of the StoryEx-Red Sox starter Shea Hillenbrand on a childhood basketball game when his father's emotional abuse became too much to bearLong before he was a starter for the Red Sox, Shea Hillenbrand was a little boy desperately competing with his older brothers for his father's approval. One day, during a sibling basketball game, 11-year old Shea was trying to withstand the typical verbal and emotional abuse when he could take it no more. He recalls the game, its aftermath and consequences.MoSpod.org
2023-06-2934 min
Moral of the StoryBOKA Restaurant Group co-founder Kevin Boehm on a long-ago trip to Wendy's that turned out to be a major life lessonIt was 1997. Kevin and his chef friend Scott were driving from Springfield to St. Louis when they got off the highway to get a bite at a rural Wendy’s. Little did they know that they were about to walk into the #1 Wendy’s in the country and the experience would influence Kevin's philosophy as he grew the Boka brand.MoSpod.org
2023-06-2235 min
Moral of the StorySame Here Global Founder Eric Kussin on his mental health crisis and harrowing journey out of the abyssEric had a promising career in professional sports. He had just gotten a dream job in the C suite with the Florida Panthers when, seemingly out of nowhere, he started to lose interest in his job and his social life. Things spiraled quickly and suddenly, one night at work, he found himself at his office, unable to process what was happening in front of him. This would start his harrowing journey into the darkest corners of his mind and the healthcare system.MoSpod.org
2023-06-151h 06
Moral of the StorySan Francisco artist Ana Teresa Fernandez on a shocking twist to the gallery offer that she thought would make her careerFresh off a Master's program at the San Francisco Art Institute, Ana Teresa had just landed a coveted gallery spot with Ruth Braunstein, a San Francisco art legend. Not only did she beat the odds, she would finally show per Mexican immigrant parents that she could make it on her own terms. This was vindication. But after a shocking comment from Ruth, Ana Teresa knew she would have to choose between the offer and her integrity. MoSpod.org
2023-06-0854 min
Future of WorkFixing What's BrokenLinkedIn’s first CHRO Steve Cadigan and Forshay Founder + CEO Sally Thornton discuss the workplace issues exposed by the pandemic and some of its silver linings.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2023-06-0148 min
Moral of the StoryLavaMae founder Doniece Sandoval on the homeless woman's cry that set her nonprofit in motionIn 2011, San Francisco was booming -- but not for everyone. As Doniece Sandoval, a successful PR exec, was walking through the city's design district, she came across a homeless woman crying that she would never be clean. That encounter would set Doniece on a path to change the lives of thousands of unhoused in San Francisco and beyond.MoSpod.org
2023-05-2531 min
Future of WorkBack in the OfficeTovala Founder & CEO David Rabie talks return to office, company culture, and employee experience at Tovala and discusses lessons learned from the pandemic.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2023-05-1828 min
Future of WorkWorkplace EvolutionGlobal Workplace Analytics President Kate Lister and HOK Director of WorkPlace Kay Sargent share their perspectives on remote and hybrid work, the role of data in the future of the workplace, design trends, and more.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2023-05-1549 min
Moral of the StoryPolymath Howell Malham on how finding his brother Joey's uncommissioned altar cross led him to seek questions, not answersOne day, Howell Malham decided to pay a visit to his brother Joey, a Byzantine iconographer, at his artist studio at a church on Chicago's north side. The door wouldn't budge because it was blocked by an altar cross that Joey decided to build because... he'd always wanted to build an altar cross in the Cimabue style. The massive cross wasn't commissioned, but Joey wasn't worried. He knew that the cross was the answer. He was simply awaiting the right question.MoSpod.org
2023-05-1138 min
Future of WorkData-driven DesignNI Global Facilities Senior Director Scott Strzinek and Gensler Design Leader Kelly Moore discuss how a pilot project allowed NI to use data to design an office tailored for its users.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2023-05-0439 min
Moral of the StoryObama reelection campaign CTO Harper Reed on a valuable lesson from a surprise visitor to the campaign HQOne day, Harper Reed got an email. "We've cleared your calendar for Monday afternoon. A VI-VIP (Very Important VIP) is coming in and we want you to spend some time with them." As the CTO of President Obama's reelection campaign, Harper was a busy guy. If his calendar was cleared, this had to be big. Who was the visitor and why did his visit require an entire afternoon of Harper's time? MoSpod.org
2023-04-2743 min
Moral of the StoryDentist, coach and entrepreneur Ryan Molis on a dental school prank gone terribly wrongWhen Ryan’s friend Rick got his dental board test results in the mail, he was so shocked to see he failed that he cancelled his upcoming vacation, when he planned to propose to his girlfriend. As he learned a couple of weeks later, the board results actually hadn’t been mailed out yet. Ryan recalls the wicked prank and its consequences.MoSpod.org
2023-04-1336 min
Moral of the StoryPaul Asplund on the murder of one of his nonprofit employees, an ex-convict who was trying to put his life back on trackIt was a Saturday morning and Paul was expecting the usual check-in from Wardo, an ex-convict who, until recently, worked for the nonprofit Paul was running. But Wardo didn't check in that Saturday. Or Sunday. And then on Monday, Paul -- who used to be a homeless drug addict himself -- got a text from Wardo's friend with devastating news.MoSpod.org
2023-03-1645 min
Future of WorkSolving for ExperienceMelissa Myers, Ex-Director Americas, Real Estate & Workplace at Twitter, and Evelyn Lee, Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation at Slack, share the large tech approach to the employee experience.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2023-03-1457 min
Moral of the StoryJason KuneshWhen Jason Kunesh became Chicago's Director of Design under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, he headed a project to consolidate the city's vast collection of logos into a singular, redesigned, public mark. But after initial approval, the implementation was stalled as priorities changed with the new administration. For over a year, Jason kept the dream alive. And then, one day, he was called into a meeting with the new mayor to decide the project's destiny once and for all.MoSpod.org
2023-03-0231 min
Moral of the StoryEthan SandlerWhen offered a chance to see the Dodgers play the Giants, Ethan Sandler, then a 30-something constantly-stressed young parent, jumped at the chance for a break from the grind. Little did he know that, in the third inning, a home run ball from Orlando Hudson would put him on a collision course with an inebriated Dodgers fan and her boyfriend, and the lesson of a lifetime.MoSpod.org
2023-02-1650 min
Future of WorkThe Future of Chicago WorkChicago Deputy Mayor for Neighborhood and Economic Development Samir Mayekar shares his vision of a strong downtown supported by thriving neighborhoods.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2023-02-0349 min
Moral of the StoryMark AgnewMark Agnew was living a charmed life as the CEO of Lou Malnati's, happily married with four children. Then, one day, he had a seizure. At the hospital, the neurosurgeon showed him the CAT scan and he immediately recognized the unmistakeable mass on the image. The diagnosis would change his life forever, but with consequences even he could have never predicted.MoSpod.org
2023-02-0238 min
Future of WorkInvesting in the Future of WorkBloomberg Beta Founding Partner Karin Klein and VITALIZE Managing Partner Gale Wilkinson discuss what they are excited about in the Future of Work space.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2023-01-2054 min
Future of WorkA Global PerspectiveDrake & Farrell CEO David Engel and Kin + Carta CEO Kelly Manthey discuss the differences and similarities to the approach to work in the US and the Netherlands.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-12-1250 min
Future of WorkMore HumanRheaply Co-founder and CEO Garry Cooper and Bonfire Co-founder and CEO Suzanne Muchin share their perspectives on humanity as the center of the Future of Work.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-11-291h 00
Future of WorkA Space for the SensesSOM Sr. Associate Principal Julie Michiels and Lutron Sr. Director Cecilia Ramos discuss how to combine lighting and visual design to create the ideal workspace.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-11-1849 min
Future of WorkDistributed Culture from the Ground UpThe co-founders of fintech startup Tandym talk about building company culture with a globally distributed team.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-10-2153 min
Future of WorkEmpathy-driven LeadershipCleverbridge CEO Wendi Sturgis and Quantum Metric Founder and CEO Mario Ciabarra discuss their approaches to empathy-driven leadership.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-10-141h 00
Future of WorkThe MetaverseDecasonic Founder and CEO Paul Hsu and Sterling Bay Managing Principal Dean Marks discuss the metaverse and its potential to upend the Future of Work.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-10-0345 min
Future of WorkBuilding DestinationsSterling Bay CEO Andy Gloor shares his development philosophy, thoughts on the market, and Sterling Bay’s approach to redefining the future of the office.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-09-2234 min
Future of WorkDesigning the Office of the FutureArchitects Dean Orr of Jensen and Diana Nankin of FENNIE+MEHL discuss office design trends and the features of the office of the future.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-09-1652 min
Future of WorkBuilding Company Culture in a Hybrid WorldCEOs Mike Gamson of Relativity and Chris Gladwin of Ocient share their perspectives on building powerful company culture in a hybrid world.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-09-0950 min
Future of WorkThe Landlord PerspectiveThree leading landlords discuss challenges, trends, priorities, and their perspective on the post-COVID future of work.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2022-02-1446 min
Future of WorkDesigning the Employee ExperienceHR leaders from Radio Flyer, G2, and Hyatt (ret) share their perspectives on creating the optimal employee experience to hire and keep the best talent.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-12-2158 min
Future of WorkPlanning for Growth: Finance PerspectiveHow do tech companies plan for growing headcount and the required real estate footprint to support it? Braviant CFO Himal Agarwal, BigTime CFO Peter Dedes and Threekit VP of Finance Nancy Rizkallah share their experiences and perspectives.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-08-1044 min
Future of WorkBuilding Future LeadersIdentifying and investing in future leaders is one of the most important items on a CEO's endless list of priorities, long time horizon notwithstanding. How do they do it? CEOs Mindi Knebel of Kaizen Health, Chris Ruder of SpikeBall and Jay Rudman of Topstep share their approaches.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-07-2955 min
Moral of the StoryEmmy Award-winning showrunner Dave Finkel on the time he believes he witnessed his first boss abuse an employeeWhen Emmy-award winning writer and producer Dave Finkel was just twenty, he got a job as the assistant to an A-list celebrity. He thought it would launch his career. Instead, it became a nightmarish ride through the darkness of his boss's tortured soul, with one moment -- a missed opportunity to intervene -- continuing to haunt him to this day.MoSpod.org
2021-07-2055 min
Future of WorkThe Passion EconomyAvid Ventures Founding Investor Tali Vogelstein, Streamloots co-founder and CEO Alberto Martinez Guerrero and A.Team founder and CEO Raphael Ouzan share their thoughts on how the Passion Economy is revolutionizing the Future of Work.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-06-2558 min
Moral of the StoryTom GimbelLaSalle Network CEO Tom Gimbel takes us back to the early days of his company, when, as a young founder, he faced a difficult HR decision that forced him to decide between the easy way and the right way.MoSpod.org
2021-06-2444 min
Moral of the StorySeyi FabodeVaruna Co-founder and CEO Seyi Fabode has a filter for assessing people's ability to imagine a better future. In the early days of his first startup, he spoke at a VC conference hoping to raise awareness and build relationships. His filter led to only one relationship, but it would be one of his most important.MoSpod.org
2021-06-1758 min
Moral of the StorySusan CredleShe was just a junior copywriter at iconic agency BBDO when Susan Credle got the rare opportunity to do a project with baseball legend Ted Williams. Obsessing over every detail, she thought this would be her chance to break into the big leagues. It didn't quite go as planned. MoSpod.org
2021-06-1045 min
Future of WorkLeading with a Mission-Driven CultureFlowers for Dreams co-founder and CEO Steven Dyme and Packed with Purpose Founder and CEO Leeatt Rothschild share lessons learned from leading with a mission-driven culture.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-06-0852 min
Future of WorkFundraising and Scaling During the PandemicM1 Finance raised over $75 million and more than tripled employee headcount in the depths of the pandemic. How did they do it? Founder and CEO Brian Barnes shares his experiences from the rollercoaster.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-06-0456 minMoral of the StoryNeal Sales GriffinTechstars Managing Director Neal Sales Griffin recalls how, as a teenager visiting family in Honduras, he not only bore witness to an unexpected rescue at sea, but, against all odds, helped save a life.MoSpod.org
2021-06-0339 min
Future of WorkThe Future of RecruitingSuccessful companies share a critical commonality: they recruit the best talent. But how? CEOs Dick Burke of Envoy, Casey Welch of Tallo, and Sean Chou of Catalytic share their perspectives.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-05-2758 minMoral of the StoryLisa ArchActress and host Lisa Arch remembers Whoopi Goldberg's valley girl monologue all too well. After all, it not only reinforced her conviction that she was meant to act, but, after an impromptu reenactment, made a believer out of someone who would later help her meet her idol.MoSpod.org
2021-05-2738 min
Future of WorkThe Future of Company CultureBraviant CEO Stephanie Klein and SOCIALDEVIANT CEO Marc Landsberg share their insights and strategies for keeping their award-winning company cultures thriving during the pandemic and beyond.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-05-121h 02
Future of WorkThe Future of Remote WorkCameo co-founder and CEO Steven Galanis and Chief People Officer Melanie Steinbach discuss the company's decision to go fully remote and their experiences and lessons learned over the last year.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-04-301h 00Moral of the StoryChase O'DonnellComedian, actress, and writer Chase O'Donnell recounts how her obsession with The Suite Life of Zack & Cody would lead her on a journey to the neighborhood mall, a live taping of the sitcom, and eventually, years later, an unlikely rendezvous that would bring the whole thing full circle... with a coda.MoSpod.org
2021-04-2232 minMoral of the StoryRaaja NemaniDuring Raaja Nemani's backpacking trip to the Himalayas, his guide made a simple comment about luck. It would take months for Raaja, the CRO of MarketerHire, avid traveler, and lifelong learner, to truly grasp the meaning of the comment, but that understanding would have a profound effect on his worldview.MoSpod.org
2021-04-1540 min
Future of WorkThe Future of Hybrid WorkHybrid work is the future for many companies, but how will it actually work? Who should work from home and how much? Will remote workers feel alienated? What is the difference between remote first and location independent? What happens to company culture?1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler and LaSalle Network Founder and CEO Tom Gimbel share their thoughts and perspectives.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-04-1457 minMoral of the StoryJ SchwanKin + Carta CEO J Schwan recalls a pivotal moment in the early years of his nascent company Solstice, when, after being given a once in a lifetime opportunity from a marquee client, he had to choose between the easy way and the right way. With the future of his company hanging in the balance, this is the story of his decision and its ramifications.MoSpod.org
2021-04-0834 minMoral of the StoryMaysoon ZayidActress, comedian, and activist Maysoon Zayid recounts how a cruel comment about her disability set her on a determined course to achieve a new dream.MoSpod.org
2021-04-0126 min
Future of WorkThe Future of Office DesignNeil Schneider (Design Director, Principal, IA Architects), Christina Brown (Principal, Senior Designer, Eastlake Studio), and Jason Heredia (VP, Product & Design, HNI) share their thoughts on the future of office design.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-03-181h 00
Future of WorkThe Future of the Office in a post-COVID worldGodard Abel (CEO, G2), J Schwan (CEO, Kin + Carta), Amanda Lannert (CEO, Jellyvision), and Justyn Howard (CEO, Sprout Social) discuss their new approach to office space and company culture and leadership lessons learned during the pandemic.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-03-181h 00Moral of the StoryJohn LehrActor and comedian John Lehr recounts one night in the early 90s when, in a chivalrous move, he decided to help some ladies get safely back to Manhattan after a late night party in New Jersey. The vehicle? A rubber dinghy. The route? Across the Hudson.What could possibly go wrong?MoSpod.org
2021-03-0438 minMoral of the StoryJason FriedBasecamp co-founder and CEO Jason Fried takes us back to the beginning of his business journey, when, as a suburban 13 year old without any plans in life, he got a call from his neighbor Adam, who simply said, "Hey, you gotta see this."MoSpod.org
2021-01-2845 minMoral of the StoryFrank VaughtDr. Frank Vaught recounts a dark moment in his youth when he encountered not only flagrant racism, but an appalling bias from the law enforcement officers called to the scene. It would be one of many experiences that would reinforce for him that all too often, a Black man is treated as guilty until proven innocent.MoSpod.org
2020-07-2327 minMoral of the StoryCraig VodnikCleverbridge CEO Craig Vodnik had not spoken to his brother since their mom passed away twenty years prior. One day, he got a call: his brother had terminal cancer and was given only a few months to live. He tells the tale of the journey sparked by that call.MoSpod.org
2020-07-1625 minMoral of the StoryRich SantoCulture Studio CEO Rich Santo recalls the day that has come to be known as "our crazy boating adventure." Take one enthusiastic boat owner, one determined drone pilot, a bad weather forecast, and a general disregard of safety procedures, and you'll have an idea of what's coming. MoSpod.org
2020-07-0926 minMoral of the StorySteven DymeFlowers for Dreams CEO Steven Dyme recounts a story of his family lore, an incredible tale told by his grandfather of his fight for survival during the Holocaust, and his fateful decision that would alter the course of the Dyme family history.MoSpod.org
2020-07-0224 minMoral of the StoryDavid KaltSerial entrepreneur David Kalt talks about being put on the spot with a surprise question from his company's CEO and how trusting his gut, corporate politics be damned, gave him the confidence to pursue the first of his many successful ventures.MoSpod.org
2020-06-2520 minMoral of the StoryAmanda LannertJellyvision CEO Amanda Lannert recounts the fateful Olympic ski run of Bonnie St. John, the first African-American to ever win medals in the Winter Olympics despite being an amputee.MoSpod.org
2020-04-1621 minMoral of the StoryThad Wong@properties owner Thad Wong tells the improbable story of how, one long-ago summer in Nantuckett, a change jar led to the adventure of a lifetime.MoSpod.org
2020-03-2625 minMoral of the StoryMarc LandsbergSOCIALDEVIANT founder and CEO Marc Landsberg recounts his experience desperately and unsuccessfully trying to make conversation with a group in a London pub.MoSpod.org
2020-03-1222 minMoral of the StoryJim JacobyADMCi and Saint Emeric co-founder Jim Jacoby talks ghosts, motorcycle accidents, and the difference between traveling with purpose without destination and a destination without purpose.MoSpod.org
2020-03-0516 minMoral of the StoryIntroducing Moral of the StoryStories are what bring us together. They engage, they entertain, they compel action. Good stories move us and they’re unforgettable.On a quest to be a better storyteller, I am launching a podcast to learn from the best and share the wealth in the process!Introducing... Moral of the Story.MoSpod.org
2020-02-0602 min