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Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will379 Leaving The Legacy You Choose379 Leaving The Legacy You Choose Inevitably, we will be faced with the endless march of time, we will have a moment when we have the thought of how we want people to speak about us when we are gone. Are you making stories that reflect how you want to be remembered? Are you living in a way that solidifies the legacy you want to leave? Do you surround yourself with people who inspire, drive, and temper your ambition? In todays episode, Sarah Elkins and Bryan Abdul Collins discuss the importance of living a life without...2025-05-0652 min
business misfitEp 4: Change on Purpose: How Smart Leaders Adapt and WinMost people either freeze or flail when things get chaotic.This episode is about doing something smarter:Changing on purpose.In this final part of The Agility Advantage series, Stephen Moegling shares the story behind launching Band of Misfits®, why Bruce Lee is the philosopher-leader we all need, and what a white suit in the rain has to do with saving a company.If you’re navigating uncertainty right now, this one’s for you.2025-05-0108 minbusiness misfitEp 3: What Others Miss Is Your Growth AdvantageThat stuck point you keep wrestling with? It might be your billion-dollar idea—hiding in plain sight.In this episode, Stephen Moegling shares how a garage-built doorbell, a guitar pedal nobody wanted, and a 2,500-year-old Buddhist metaphor all point to the same truth:The opportunity is often hiding inside the obstacle.→ Bring The Agility Advantage™ to your company: WelcomeMisfit.com→ Sign up for The Playbook: a cheat code for leading in weird times: WelcomeMisfit.com2025-05-0106 minbusiness misfitEp 2: Stay Awake: What Great Leaders See Before Everyone ElseThe world doesn’t change overnight.It shifts quietly. Until suddenly, everything’s different.In this episode, Stephen Moegling explores how leaders like Malcolm Gladwell, Xenophon, and Lululemon’s Chip Wilson saw the subtle shifts before anyone else and used them to spark movements, save lives, and build billion-dollar brands.If you want to lead through chaos, it starts with one question:What are you noticing right now?→ Bring The Agility Advantage™ to your company: Welco...2025-05-0106 minbusiness misfitEp 1: The Agility Advantage: Thriving in the Era of Relentless ChangeTen thousand mercenaries. One philosopher. Zero chance of survival.What happened next? A leadership masterclass for our time.In this opening episode of The Agility Advantage series, Stephen Moegling unpacks why your old playbook won’t survive what’s coming and how an unlikely leader from 401 BC holds the mindset modern founders and leaders desperately need to win.If you’re leading anything right now—your company, your team, your dog—you need to hear this.→ Bring The Agility Adva...2025-05-0108 min
Build Better WorkUnintended Consequences of Technology with Stephen MoeglingEver felt like technology promises simplicity but ends up complicating things instead? Join us as we unpack this paradox with Stephen Moegling, Chief Marketing Officer at ProfitOptics. From health wearables that create stress to businesses bogged down by technical debt, we explore how advancements intended to streamline life can sometimes add unexpected layers of complexity.In this conversation, Stephen and Greg delve into how ProfitOptics helps clients break free from inefficient, spreadsheet-based workflows. We share stories and strategies for designing user-friendly software solutions that truly simplify business processes.Connect with...2024-09-1024 minbusiness misfitLAST SHOW ALERT: How to envision the life you want and create it with Band of Misfits founder, Stephen MoeglingHey Misfits, heads up: this is our last episode–for now. Band of Misfits has blown up. Our one-year-old company has exceeded my success expectations. So much so we need to pause the show to care for our clients and manage our growth. But I got your back. In this special episode, the show’s executive producer, Sir Isaac Smith, turns the tables and interviews Stephen Moegling, founder of Band of Misfits. Expect to learn:How to envision the life you want u...2024-02-2050 minbusiness misfitPassion Versus Payoff: Striking a Balance in Pursuit of Meaningful Work with 3X SaaS Founder Dan CumberlandMy guest today is Dan Cumberland. Dan is a product manager, 3X SaaS founder, and serial entrepreneur. His work has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Fast Company, and Inc. magazine. Dan is on a mission to help makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives find the clarity and motivation to get their work out into the world. Having hit the bottom before, Dan is passionate about helping people get the insights they need to do the work that matters most to them. Expect to learn:...2024-02-0655 minbusiness misfitThe “X Factor” in Branding: Intuition, Emotion, and Strategic Design with branding expert Christie ThompsonMy guest today is Christie Thompson. Christie is a partner at Campfire & Co., an award-winning branding firm based in Richmond, Virginia. At Campfire, Christie and the team have launched hundreds of brands, including award-winning spirits, impactful nonprofits, and dozens of small to mid-sized companies. Expect to learn:Why embracing vulnerability is essential for creativity and thriving teamsWhy the best brands focus on customer experiencesHow to identify key moments of your customer’s buying journey to create amazing brand experiences 2024-01-2345 minbusiness misfitMindset Matters: Critical Thinking in Life and Data with Chris HemphillMy guest today is Chris Hemphill. Chris is a data scientist who leads AI strategy for a leading-edge digital mental health company and is an NYU McSilver Institute Fellow-in-Residence. Chris is also a podcaster, musician, runner, and blends creativity with logic to find insights in data that lead to breakthrough outcomes. Expect to learn:Why you should look at spreadsheets as symphoniesHow to combine knowledge from different domains to enhance critical thinkingWhy stepping back from a challenging project can create clarity, creativity a...2024-01-0946 minbusiness misfitThe Art of Change with Todd FeldmanMy guest today is Todd Feldman, founder, entrepreneur, “Revenue Whisperer,” and who is revolutionizing the early detection of depression.Todd is known as the “Revenue Whisperer.” He’s led companies to disrupt their way of thinking to drive growth and profitability. But when a personal challenge disrupted his own life, Todd realized his purpose was to disrupt the way we diagnose depression through the first biology-based screening tool for anxiety and depression.Expect to learn:The power of upstream thinkingThe scie...2023-12-2646 minbusiness misfitHow To Overcome the Trance of Stressful and Anxious ThoughtsMy guest today is Adam Houck. Adam is a consultant and leader for a Fortune 500 global technology company, a top amateur golfer, and a guitarist. But for this podcast's purposes, think of Adam a friend who knows what it’s like when our thoughts challenge us and cause suffering. Adam and I talk about how the pandemic cracked open deep-rooted trauma and his journey of healing his mind and spirit. Expect to learn:Why stressful thoughts put you in a trance–and how to break the tranceHow...2023-12-121h 29business misfitHow to Tell Engaging Brand Stories with Fashion Designer Stephen H. JenkinsWhether you run a company or work for one, your company’s brand matters: to stand out in the marketplace, engage customers, and create a higher impact beyond the bottom line. My guest today is a fashion designer whose clothing line is an instrument for social change. Stephen H. Jenkins’s fashion line, Gracist, celebrates West African culture’s beauty, diversity, rich history, and traditions and connects people worldwide with shared values of compassion, respect, and love. Expect to learn:Why brands n...2023-11-2843 minbusiness misfitUnforgettable Content: Mastering the Art of Storytelling to Resonate with Your Audience with Eva DanielJoin us as we dive into the captivating power of storytelling in presentations with public speaking coach and content expert Eva Daniel. We explore how to share data to be more relatable and engaging and tips on incorporating stories to make your message memorable. Whether you're a seasoned presenter or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights to improve your presentation and audience engagement skills. CONNECT WITH EVA DANIELEva Dan...2023-11-1449 minbusiness misfitUnleashing the Power of Creativity: Inspiring Innovation in the WorkplaceNoah Scalin, a renowned artist and speaker, shares his unique perspective on fostering creativity within organizations and the powerful impact it can have. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking creativity, embracing limitations, and inspiring collaboration. CONNECT WITH NOAH SCALINNoah’s WebsiteAnother Limited RebellionNoah on LinkedInAnother Limited Rebellion on LinkedInABOUT BUSINESS MISFITFresh voices and new perspectives on...2023-10-3143 minbusiness misfitThe Art of Influence: Crafting Compelling One-Pagers to Win Over Decision Makers“The person with one piece of paper usually wins.” That was the advice persuasion expert Trevor Bragdon received early in his career. And it’s true: simple sells. Learn how to create a one-page persuasion document to win over prospects and decision-makers for your ideas, proposals, and more. CONNECT WITH TREVOR BRAGDON7-Figure FundraisingLinkedInListen to Trevor’s first appearance on the podcastABOUT BUSINESS MISFITFresh voices an...2023-10-1751 minbusiness misfitStaying Authentic and On Purpose In a Challenging Work Environment with Global Talent Leader and Coach Sara James SheltonStaying authentic and purposeful when working with knuckleheads and challenging personalities is hard. It’s even harder when your other challenges are … well, challenging. Those two ingredients—working with challenging people AND having your own challenges can bring out our not-best selves—not to mention drain our inner battery. So, let’s talk to Sara James Shelton, a global talent leader and coach. Sara and I talk about overcoming our bad habits, introspection, and staying positive when times are tough. Sara may be the voice you may need in your ears right now.2023-10-0341 minbusiness misfitThe Power of Silence: Unlocking Depth, Clarity and Connection in a Noisy WorldThe busier you are, the more you need quiet time. That's the headline of an HBR article that went viral. Because it's true.Research shows that just by being in silence, the brain regenerates. Your brain literally gets better when you give it quiet time.I interviewed the co-authors of the article and the amazing book they wrote about why silence may hold the keys to what we're looking for as leaders:→ Deeper Communication: Silence can be mo...2023-09-1246 minbusiness misfitReplay: Finding the Resilience Inside of YouLife can suck sometimes. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, economic downturn, or personal tragedy, we are all at the mercy of life's rollercoaster.In this episode, I talk to one of the strongest people I know, Jeannette Erving. Jeannette grew up Black and Female in rural Mississippi. Today, Jeannette is a highly successful entrepreneur. Jeannette shares how she kept going despite setbacks and found the strength to move mountains within her. 2023-09-0534 minbusiness misfitReplay: How to See Your Blind SpotsWe all have blind spots. Even the best leaders. But what the best leaders know and do is look in the mirror. They make self-reflection part of their ongoing practice. In this episode, I talk to my long-time mentor about self-reflection, addressing blind spots, and telling ourselves the truth in kind, compassionate ways so we can grow and change. ABOUT BUSINESS MISFITFresh voices and new perspectives on business success and career elevation. Produced by Band of Misfits®. 2023-08-2932 minbusiness misfitReplay: Have We Gotten Imposter Syndrome All Wrong?Imposter Syndrome is the current culture’s catch-all diagnosis for all forms of self-doubt. But what if we have imposter syndrome all wrong? MEET SARAH-TYLER MOOREOur guest discussion is with Sarah-Tyler Moore, a leader at Aquent, a global work solutions company. CONNECT WITH SARAH-TYLER MOORELinkedInABOUT BUSINESS MISFITFresh voices and new perspectives on business success and ca...2023-08-2228 minbusiness misfitReplay: What Unhelpful Stories Are You Telling Yourself?Our reality is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. Learn how to examine the stories you may be telling yourself that are holding you back with Professional Storywork Coach Dave Robinson. CONNECT WITH DAVE ROBINSONWork Your StoriesFollow Dave on InstagramABOUT BUSINESS MISFITFresh voices and new perspectives on business success and career elevation. Produced by Band of Misfits®. ...2023-08-1533 minbusiness misfitReplay: Upgrade Your Boundaries with Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Musician Sarah ElkinsOne of our deepest sore spots at work is when people overstep our boundaries. Maintaining your boundaries in healthy ways is a super skill for success and thriving in your work and life. But setting and maintaining healthy boundary setting can be tricky. In this episode, I discuss setting beautiful boundaries with Sarah Elkins. Learn how to maintain healthy boundaries with clarity, confidence, and ease. MEET SARAH ELKINS2023-08-0832 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerCrushing Your Stress Stories: Stephen Moegling’s Path to Clarity and Personal GrowthDo you yearn for a life of clarity, free from the weight of stress stories and negative narratives?
Are you ready to discover a path to inner peace? Join us as Stephen Moegling shares his profound solution to help you achieve the desired outcome of increased clarity and the ability to overcome stress stories. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey as Stephen unveils the keys to unlocking a life of purpose and fulfillment.
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Delve into gripping stories of surmounting stress and unmasking clarity...2023-08-0735 minbusiness misfitReplay: How to Lead a Long-Distance TeamHistory books are full of great leaders who led armies to victory, nations out of economic calamity, and companies to record growth. But those leaders have NOTHING on today’s leaders who must inspire and influence remote workforces. That’s why I invited Kim Thies to share her insights on leading virtually. Kim led a 100-person global workforce for PayPal at the time of this recording. Learn from Kim how to build connection, culture, and commitment with Zoom and deep intentionality. MEET KIM THIES...2023-08-0130 minbusiness misfitSeason Finale: The Power of Grace Energy to Transform Your Life with Conscious Coach Jay PryorYou need equal parts grit and grace to thrive and flourish in your business and career. Grit gets through tough moments. But grace helps you to transcend your toughest challenges. It’s grace—not grit—that leads to true transformation. Because without giving yourself grace for past screw-ups, you’ll continue chasing your shadows. MEET JAY PRYORMy guest today is conscious leadership coach, Jay Pryor.Jay is a sp...2023-07-2540 minbusiness misfitBONUS: It’s Time to be Candid About Mental Health with Ahava LeibtagMental well-being is something we all struggle with from time to time. But it’s still taboo to talk about mental health, especially at work. Until we feel safe communicating what we’re experiencing, we’re likely to suffer in silence. That’s why I’m delighted to discuss mental health with Ahava Leebtag. Ahava is the founder and president of Aha Media, a healthcare content marketing agency. Ahava is what you might call a rockstar. In fact, in 2020...2023-07-1849 minbusiness misfitThis Mindset Shift About Goals Is The Difference Between Stress and Success with Coach Andrea NordlingWhat’s your relationship with goals? Do you set ‘em and forget ‘em? Do you stress out the entire time you’re working on your goals? Does setting goals goad your inner critic to annoy you with negativity?If so, today’s guest will blow your mind with an amazing way to reframe how we approach achieving our goals. MEET OUR GUESTAndrea Nordling has grown three highly...2023-07-1143 minbusiness misfitBONUS: How to Be the CEO of Your Health With Entrepreneur and Healthcare Disrupter Caspar SzulcOur health is the foundation for our success. Without health, no success. And if you’re like most of us, we know our health should be a top priority, but something’s always in the way. Our lives are overscheduled. Work piles up. And it’s easy to skip the gym to get one more thing done.That’s why I invited entrepreneur and healthcare disrupter, Caspar Szulc, to discuss how to be the CEO of our health. Caspar Szulc is outspoken about transforming healthcar...2023-07-0440 min
Healthcare Leader Podcast ChannelHello Healthcare: What Healthcare Consumers Want, ft. Stephen Moegling, Chief Strategy OfficerThe business of healthcare is complex. And when it comes to the consumer, those inflection points are as complex as ever. We’re asking people to make evaluated thoughtful decisions about taking the next step of their healthcare journey. But how can we drive consumer awareness before healthcare is needed?Listen to Stephen Moegling and Chris Hemphill as they discuss strategies for engaging healthcare consumers with relevant, timely content that goes beyond traditional audience targeting.This conversation is brought to you by Actium Health in partnership with the Forum for Healthcare Strategists....2023-06-2021 minbusiness misfitLeveraging Your Superhero Ability to Say No with #1 Female Business Coach Mary FoleySaying no is a superpower. Because until we master the ability to say no to people and things that don’t serve us or don’t serve our mission and purpose, we’ll continue to be swept away by a barrage of To Dos and commitments that block us from being our best and experiencing the best.Think about your life now. How many things are you doing on any given day that you would rather say no to?No...2023-06-2039 minbusiness misfitPermission to Tell the TruthThe toughest conversations we often have are when we need to tell the truth. To others. And to ourselves.Otherwise, we can’t expect things to change. Telling the truth is a hard skill to master—but we can get better with the right coach. That’s why on this episode we’re talking with Mary Beth Thomsen. Mary Beth is a truth-telling evangelist and has a unique set of skills and...2023-06-1344 minbusiness misfitHow to Meet Tough Moments with a Calm Mind with Eric ZimmerDr. Michael Gervais says that we can only train for three things: We can train for skillsWe can train our bodies (like lifting weights)We can train our mindsI don’t know about you, but I didn’t learn how to train my mind in school. I didn’t even know such a skill was possible until I was deep in crisis in my 30s. But I got lucky. I discovered the podcast, The One You Feed. I...2023-06-0638 minbusiness misfitHow to Be Heart-Wired at WorkThere’s a stodgy form of leadership we’ve all seen play out: the hard-charging executive focused on nothing but results and leaves carnage in their wake. That way of being is “hardwired” into our business culture. But another form of leadership invites us to be “heart-wired”: leading with heart, purpose, and a deep connection for our missions and the people we work with and serve. That “heart-wired” way of leadership resonates with me; if it resonates with you, this is your episode. 2023-05-3044 minbusiness misfitWhy SOUL Care Needs to be Part of Your Self-Care Routine with CEO and Author Katherine WintschHeart-centered leaders give, give, give. Which is awesome. Until you find yourself burned out, threadbare, and running on fumes. What’s the antidote? More self-care practices? *Maybe.* But the CEO of Mom Complex and author of “Slay Like a Mother,” Katherine Wintsch, tells us we must add soul care to our life routines.Are you feeling the burnout? Is the yoga, meditation, and green smoothie routine not cutting it anymore? Then join us as we learn about the art of soul care so we can kee...2023-05-2344 minbusiness misfitLearn How to Persuade in a Presentation From a Behavioral Scientist—Without Being SleazyThere’s a sales “guru” I stalk on IG. His posts are full of photos of him boarding private jets, wearing bling, and kissing models. What he sells is a get-rich-quick scheme. I know it, and if you saw his posts, you’d know it too. And yet the dude has an epic following. Why’s that? He’s great at selling. Like really great. I don’t believe a word coming out of his mouth, yet I can’t help but watch his video pitches. I’m...2023-05-1647 minbusiness misfitStacy B Makes the LeapSometimes you decide to make the leap to a better life.But sometimes, the Universe pushes you out of the nest.That’s what happened to Stacy B. She had a cushy corporate job. The only problem was: it was sucking the life out of her. Then one day, Stacy B found herself out of her cushy job.That’s when things got real. ...2023-05-0949 minbusiness misfitSEASON PREMIER: “Being Marvin Gaye”*SEASON TWO PREMIERE*Something marvelous happened in Washington, D.C., on the night of May 1, 1970. You should know about it. ***This season’s theme is “Making the Leap.” Leap Moments are when we decide—or have no choice—to reach for something more. But making the leap can be treacherous. When we leap, we leap into the unknown. 2023-05-0220 minbusiness misfitBonus: How to Heal Burnout with Former NASA Physician Dr. Amy ColemanFeeling burned out sucks. (I know. I’ve done two tours of burnout since the pandemic.)Low energy. Low drive. And (for me, at least), everything feels overwhelming.That’s no way to be.Hopefully, you’re not living in Burnout City. If you are, this is the episode for you.And if you’re NOT feeling bu...2023-04-2547 minbusiness misfitBonus: The Sneaker Prince Spills His Manifestation SecretsDo you believe in “manifesting?” I’m a hard skeptic. But then I met the Sneaker Prince. *SEASON TWO PREMIERE*Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023This season’s theme is “Making the Leap.” Leap Moments are when we decide—or have no choice—to reach for something more. But making the leap can be treacherous. When we leap, we leap into the unknown. This season, we...2023-04-1837 minbusiness misfitProblematic Meeting? Use the Confused Tourist Technique (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)Dealing with a dysfunctional group of people? Do you lack the power or influence to corral people into participating in a meeting in healthy, connected ways? I’ve got the tool for you— the Confused Tourist technique—in this episode of Connected Conversations: the science and soul of communicating with people. About The Business of Being PodcastBusiness success isn’t just about doing more. It’s about being more. Every week, host Stephen Moegling and his guests...2023-02-2813 minbusiness misfitHow to be Great at Guiding Conversations (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)The key to leading a great conversation or meeting is being a great guide. Learn why certainty and closure are vital, and why alignment is your number one job as a connected communicator in this episode of Connected Conversations: the science and soul of communicating with people. About The Business of Being PodcastBusiness success isn’t just about doing more. It’s about being more. Every week, host Stephen Moegling and his guests explore the in...2023-02-2110 minbusiness misfitNon-Verbal Communication: the 3 Things to Observe (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)90 to 95% of all communication is non-verbal. Yet we’re trained to “actively listen” or only tune into what people are saying in business meetings and conversations. But when you only pay attention to what people are saying, you miss vital information. Learn the three things to observe when communicating with people in this episode of Connected Conversations: the science and soul of communicating with people. About The Business of Being PodcastBusiness success isn’t just about doing mor...2023-02-1414 minbusiness misfitThe Real Reason to Do an Ice-Breaker (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)Ice-breakers are the often goofy questions we kick off meetings with. They’re met to loosen people up and get the group connected when done well. But there’s a hidden power in ice-breakers that’s often overlooked. Learn why to do ice-breakers and what to look for in this episode of Connected Conversations: the science and soul of communicating with people. About The Business of Being PodcastBusiness success isn’t just about doing more. It’s about being...2023-02-0711 minbusiness misfitWhy The Best Communicators are Guides (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)If you want to be better at leading people, meetings, and conversations, ignore the business advice about saying the right thing. (There are no magic words.) Instead, focus on being a better guide: how to direct a connected conversation and what to do when a conversation or meeting gets derailed. Being a better conversation guide doesn’t require you to be the leader or owner of the agenda of the meeting. Being a better conversation guide means spotting the red basketball in the room and keeping it moving around the court. 2023-01-3105 minbusiness misfitCommunicating with Passive-Aggressive People (Connected Conversations Mini-Series)If you only pay attention to what people are saying in conversations or meetings, you will miss vital information. Because what we say isn’t necessarily what we think or believe.Especially with passive-aggressive people. Their lips may say one thing, but their actions often communicate a different story. In this episode, I teach you how to use the red basketball visualization technique to know who you’re doing with and how to keep passive-aggressive people in check. Join...2023-01-2406 minbusiness misfitHow to Read the Room (Connected Conversations mini-series)I want you to spot the invisible dynamics happening in every meeting or business conversation, so you:Represent yourself bestBroach tender topics with confidence Deal with difficult people in ways that are kind yet firmMake better connections with your audience for better outcomesThe solution is simple: learn how to spot the red basketball in the room. In this episode, I’ll teach you how to spot the red basketball in your...2023-01-1706 minbusiness misfitIntroducing Connected Conversations Mini-SeriesA great business conversation can change your destiny—or at the very least, can make your day. Yet most of us sit through meetings that suck the life out of us. We meet with people who are gifted at pressing our buttons and causing us to feel bad and act in ways we regret. And there are some conversations we need to have or get better at having, but we don’t because we think it’s impossible or we’re not capable enough. Most busin...2023-01-1013 minbusiness misfitSeason Finale: On Imposter SyndromeHow to stop imposter syndrome in its tracks. Imposter Syndrome. We have all felt it. That sense we’re a fraud, and somebody soon enough will realize we are a fraud and call us out. We doubt our skills. We doubt ourselves. How on earth will we ever succeed and feel successful when cloaked in imposter syndrome? My guest is here to say we’re all wrong about imposter syndrome. Starting with the name itself. Let’s get to the bottom of imposter syndrome. So we ca...2023-01-0358 minbusiness misfitOn Friending FearDon’t fear fear. I love and hate this line by Jack Canfield: “Most everything you want is just outside of your comfort zone.” I love the line because it’s true. I hate the line … because it’s true. Stepping outside of your comfort zone means stepping into fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of ridicule. Fear of failure. (And even fear of success.) In this episode, I talk to my friend and entrepreneur Brian Muka about how to build a better relationship with fear. If...2022-12-2741 minbusiness misfitOn Rising AgainBusiness 101: failure is guaranteed when you aim at a worthy target. At some point, things don’t go according to plan. Falling is inevitable. And that fall can leave us bruised and shake our confidence and faith that better days are coming. So how do we rise again and keep going? And not just come back—but come back better than before. In this episode, I discuss how to rise again with Jeannette. She’s one of the strongest people I know. (And the funniest.) Jeannette has had her share of setback...2022-12-2044 minbusiness misfitOn FailureWhat is that saying about best-laid plans? In business, things fail: projects go sideways, investments nosedive into the red, relationships dissolve, and we’re often left holding the bag, wondering, What the hell do I do now?In this episode, I speak with my friend and design futurist, Zane Gibbs. Zane holds a Ph.D. in Quantum Field Theory, and his innovation firm helps clients to reimagine products, grow brands, and maximize human performance. Zane and his partner also run F*ckup Nights RVA, part of a global movement to...2022-12-1351 minbusiness misfitOn Long-Distance LeadershipNot long ago, being a great leader meant leaving your desk and talking with your employees face-to-face, ensuring they’re seen and heard. Their purpose and value in showing up each day were honored and magnified. But today, even if your team is in the same zip code, you often spend more time on Zoom than in the same room. How do you cultivate trust and shared purpose on a digital screen?In this episode, Stephen talks to his friend and business rockstar, Kim Thies. Kim leads an international team in he...2022-12-0641 min
Hello HealthcareWhat Healthcare Consumers Want, ft. Stephen Moegling, Chief Strategy OfficerThe business of healthcare is complex. And when it comes to the consumer, those inflection points are as complex as ever. We’re asking people to make evaluated thoughtful decisions about taking the next step of their healthcare journey. But how can we drive consumer awareness before healthcare is needed? Listen to Stephen Moegling and Chris Hemphill as they discuss strategies for engaging healthcare consumers with relevant, timely content that goes beyond traditional audience targeting. This conversation is brought to you by Actium Health in partnership with the Forum for Healthcare Strategists. Ho...2022-11-3021 minbusiness misfitOn ClarityOur business lives are full of noise and distractions. Text, email, Slack threads, social media: the distractions are endless. It’s easy to lose focus and sight of what’s most important to get done and done well. In this episode, we discuss clarity with Christopher R. Jones. Chris works with tech leaders to build high-performing teams. But Chris’s first principle is to know how to lead yourself. And that starts with clarity on what you want. Connect with Christopher Jones:Webs...2022-11-2943 minbusiness misfitOn Saying What Needs to be SaidIn business, as in life, we let things go unsaid. We don’t want to rock the boat or deal with a difficult conversation. We hope things will get better, but they rarely do. So how do you say what needs to be said so what needs to happen happens?To answer this question, I spoke with Mindy Flanigan. Mindy runs Inspiring HR, a consultancy for small businesses. But Mindy is not your typical HR person. Her company’s slogan is “This is HR done differently.” Mindy is a straight shooter and beli...2022-11-2243 min