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THOUGHTS & COFFEEđŹđ§ THOUGHTLEADER : Fabio Ciquerađ âïž Lâintersection du luxe et de lâenseignement supĂ©rieurDans cet Ă©pisode du Thoughtleaders Podcast, Thomas Brigger reçoit Fabio Ciquera, un ami, ainsi quâune figure emblĂ©matique de lâindustrie du luxe depuis plus de 20 ans. Il est aussi aujourdâhui responsable du programme Master in Luxury Brand Management à  Ravensbourne University à Londres.Fabio partage son parcours du secteur du luxe Ă lâuniversitĂ© et explore les parallĂšles entre ces deux mondes : comment les marques de luxe et lâenseignement supĂ©rieur crĂ©ent-ils des expĂ©riences transformatrices ? Quelle place pour lâexclusivitĂ© et lâinclusivitĂ© dans lâĂ©duca...2025-04-0443 min
The Jet Set BreakfastTHOUGHTLEADERS âDrowning in corruption â how South Africaâs water systems fail citizens and erode trustâ an article by Dr. FerrialGuest: DR. FERRIAL ADAM - Executive Manager: WaterCAN THOUGHTLEADERS âDrowning in corruption â how South Africaâs water systems fail citizens and erode trustâ an article by Dr. Ferrial Adam published on the daily maverick2024-12-1720 minThe Jet Set BreakfastTHOUGHTLEADERS: A physicist and a musician explore the wonders of the Universe live on stage.GUEST: DR. LUCA PONTIGGIA - Data Science Communicator; undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering and, at the age of 27, a PhD in String Theory from Wits GUEST: YASHEEN MODI - Wits University graduate in actuarial science and currently working on an EP, as a pianist, guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist. THOUGHTLEADERSA physicist and a musician explore the wonders of the Universe live on stage. HIDDEN GIANTS, a talk about black holes, the unseeable giants in our Universe, accompanied by live original music. 13 and 14 September 2024, at 7h30PM at the Joburg Theatre in Bramfontein ...2024-09-0114 min
Entrepreneurs on FireHow to Avoid Making a Gigantic Mistake When Buying or Selling Sponsorships with David Tintner: An EOFire Classic from 2021From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. David Tintner is the co-founder and CEO of ThoughtLeaders, the sponsorship intelligence platform. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Understand the importance of a decision and keep pushing forward. Survive to get to the next level. Any decision is better than having no decision at all. 2. Sponsorships give the creators a chance to...2024-08-0331 min
Thriving BusinessAre You Running a Traditional Business or a Thought Leaderâs Practice? A Powerful Conversation with Matt ChurchIn this enlightening Thriving Business Podcast episode, hosts Kate De Jong and Sam Morris engage in a deep conversation with Matt Church, the founder of the Thought Leaders Business School. With over 15 years of experience, Matt and his team empower experts to bill $500K-$1.5M annually, working just 50-200 days with minimal staff. They're on a mission to help clever individuals overcome self-sabotage and achieve commercial success. Tune in to discover more.Matt Church, the visionary founder of Thought Leaders Global, is a renowned authority in enhancing leadership in Thought Leadership, Speakership, and Motivational Leadership...2023-09-2549 min
Top Business Leaders | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal#186 â Ken Lizotte on New Trends in the Speaking Industry that Authors Need to be Aware OfKen Lizotte is Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) and founder of emerson consulting group inc., a consulting firm that transforms individual business experts, companies, executives, law firms, and professional services firms into âthoughtleaders.â
Since 1996, emersongroup has guided over 350 âclient thoughtleadersâ toward publication of books and articles, toward speaking opportunities at targeted business events and toward media opportunities such as print interviews and guest appearances on business radio and podcasts.
Tune in now and get Ken Lizotteâs thoughts on:
What are the latest trends in the speaking industry that authors need to be aware of?
What skill...2023-07-1027 minPodcast | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal#186 â Ken Lizotte on New Trends in the Speaking Industry that Authors Need to be Aware OfKen Lizotte is Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) and founder of emerson consulting group inc., a consulting firm that transforms individual business experts, companies, executives, law firms, and professional services firms into âthoughtleaders.â
Since 1996, emersongroup has guided over 350 âclient thoughtleadersâ toward publication of books and articles, toward speaking opportunities at targeted business events and toward media opportunities such as print interviews and guest appearances on business radio and podcasts.
Tune in now and get Ken Lizotteâs thoughts on:
What are the latest trends in the speaking industry that authors need to be aware of?
What skill...2023-07-1027 min
Thoughts on Thought Leadership with AtibaThought? Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!! #thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtThought?Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!!#thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtleadership#shorts2023-07-0300 minThoughts on Thought Leadership with AtibaThought? Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!! #thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtThought?Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!!#thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtleadership#shorts2023-07-0300 minThoughts on Thought Leadership with AtibaThought? Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!! #thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtThought?Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!!#thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtleadership#shorts2023-07-0300 minThoughts on Thought Leadership with AtibaThought? Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!! #thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtThought?Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!!#thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtleadership#shorts2023-07-0300 minThoughts on Thought Leadership with AtibaThought? Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!! #thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtThought?Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!!#thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtleadership#shorts2023-07-0300 minThoughts on Thought Leadership with AtibaThought? Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!! #thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtThought?Yes...Iâm influencing you to think!!!#thoughtleader #thoughtleaders #influencer #thoughtleadership#shorts2023-07-0300 minThe Jet Set BreakfastTHOUGHTLEADERS THOUGHTLEADERS GUEST: LINDSAY HOPKINS - SA Harvest Sustainability Manager  2023-06-2607 minThe Jet Set BreakfastTHOUGHTLEADERS: FOR THE LOVE OF NURSINGGuest: Mala Suriah â Chief Marketing Officer FUNDI FOUNDATION THOUGHTLEADERS: FOR THE LOVE OF NURSING  2023-05-2908 minThe Jet Set BreakfastTHOUGHTLEADERS: International relocation 101 - would you ever consider moving to another country, what would be the necessary considerations and possible challenges?THOUGHTLEADERS: International relocation 101 - would you ever consider moving to another country, what would be the necessary considerations and possible challenges? GUEST: IAN PETTEY - MD Africa at Crown Relocations Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming, one of the most stress-inducing aspects of emigrating can be packing up your home. An international move requires far more planning and preparation than a domestic move including the decision around which relocation service provider you can use to transport your prized possessions to a new country. This article unpacks the details of packing...2023-04-1706 minThe Jet Set BreakfastTHOUGHTLEADERS Fighting corruption: Why we need an ombud for whistle-blowers now (Opinion piece written in the Daily Maverick) by Advocate Paull HoffmanGUEST: ADVOCATE PAUL HOFFMAN â Director Accountability NOW THOUGHTLEADERS Fighting corruption: Why we need an ombud for whistle-blowers now (Opinion piece written in the Daily Maverick) by Advocate Paull Hoffman  Retired judges in South Africa are often referred to as part of the national treasure of the country. Long and distinguished careers in the service of the public by dispensing justice impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice make them so. They reach retirement age at the height of their powers and are sought after in the chairing of arbitrations, commissions of inquiry and other...2023-04-1715 minThe Jet Set BreakfastThoughtleaders:David HirschThoughtleaders GUESS: David Hirsch â CEO TechMarkit 2023-02-2716 min
Leaders of B2B Podcast - Interviews on Business Leadership, B2B Sales, B2B Marketing and Revenue GrowthImprove Leadership Skills With Better Planning and Decision-Making with Mike Figliuolo of thoughtLEADERS, LLC On this episode, Mike Figliuolo, Managing Director at thoughtLEADERS, LLC, shares great #leadership lessons that can help #b2b #businessleaders become more successful.Mike discusses the importance of making decisions quickly but rationally. They also need to be flexible enough to recognize new information that allows them to correct a course of action. Mike talks about how to maximize your time by building the right team. He thinks leaders shouldnât sweat over the small stuff. They need to identify peopleâs strengths and have them run with tasks that...2022-12-1245 minThe Jet Set BreakfastINTERVIEW: THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTSGUEST: BOICHOKO DITLAKE - Kagiso Trustâs Civil Society Manager INTERVIEW: THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS  2022-11-2807 minThoughts on Thought Leadership with AtibaHow Thought Leaders Get The Best Opportunities #thoughtleaders #marketer #thoughtleader #shortsHow Thought Leaders Get The Best Opportunities #thoughtleaders #marketer #thoughtleader #shorts2022-11-0800 min
Sounds ProfitableDoes Podcasting Have an Ad Frequency Problem?As interest in podcasting continues to surge, so does the expectation that podcasting adheres to norms established in other advertising channels. Today, frequency capping takes the center stage. Podscribe DD: https://soundsprofitable.com/article/podscribeThoughtleaders: https://soundsprofitable.com/article/thoughtleaders-intelligence Sounds Profitable Podscribe A deep dive into Podscribe: critical intelligence for podcast advertisers. Dec 17th, 2020 Sounds Profitable ThoughtLeaders Partner Intelligence Solution Elsie Bernaiche, Director of Sales at ThoughtLeaders, joins us for our latest product deepdive into the ThoughtLeaders Partner Intelligence Solution. Credits: Written by Bryan BarlettaEdited by Bryan BarlettaProduced with Spooler.fmHosted with Omny StudioSounds Profitable theme written by T...2022-10-1108 min
Sounds Profitable en EspañolÂżTiene el podcasting un problema de frecuencia de anuncios?A medida que aumenta el interĂ©s por los podcasts, tambiĂ©n aumenta la expectativa de que los podcasts se adhieran a las normas establecidas en otros canales publicitarios. Hoy en dĂa, la limitaciĂłn de frecuencia ocupa el centro del escenario.
Podscribe DD: https://soundsprofitable.com/article/podscribeThoughtleaders:Â https://soundsprofitable.com/article/thoughtleaders-intelligence Sounds Profitable Podscribe A deep dive into Podscribe: critical intelligence for podcast advertisers.
Dec 17th, 2020 Sounds Profitable ThoughtLeaders Partner Intelligence Solution Elsie Bernaiche, Director of Sales at ThoughtLeaders, joins us for our latest product deepdive into the ThoughtLeaders Partn...2022-10-1110 min
Bootstrapped Stories#27 How to do sponsorship the right way | David Tintner - Co-founder & CEO of ThoughtLeadersIs collaborating with influencers an effective strategy for your business? How you can find Influencers to collaborate with? What is sponsored content? In this episode, I talk to David Tintner about collaborating with influencers, creating sponsored content, and how it can help you grow your company. David is the CEO of ThoughtLeaders, an influencer marketplace for creators and brands, a company that he bootstrapped to $8M+ in 2021.2022-06-281h 01Thoughts on Thought Leadership with AtibaThe most overlooked trait that thought leaders should haveItâs not enough to have the right ideas and solutions to problems in the past. If you arenât learning, youâre falling behind.You should always be learning, because things change.You need to constantly adapt your thinking so that you can stay relevant in todayâs world.#leadershipdevelopment #thoughtleadership #thoughtleaders #industryleaders #industryleader#thoughtleader #thoughtleadership #leadership #businessleaders #leadershipmindset #leadership101 #thoughtleaders #communityleaders2022-06-0801 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastPavel Bains - Co-Founder of BluzelleWe sat down with Pavel Bains, the co-founder of Bluzelle - the decentralized database for the new internet. The world of crypto combined everything he was interested in - economics, finance, science fiction, distributed computing - causing him to dive headfirst down the rabbit hole and create Bluzelle. Bains explained the crypto ecosystem, touched on the wild west of NFTâs (for those who are still trying to grasp the basics), and revealed how the world of gaming will completely transform peopleâs understanding of cryptocurrency. Itâs safe to say that Pavel Bains pulled us down the crypto rabbit...2021-12-1533 minThe ThoughtLeaders PodcastAlanah Joseph - Senior Marketing Manager at HubSpotIn early May, HubSpot announced that it was launching its very own podcast network which would include six shows that ârepresent a wide range of business topics and backgrounds.â We sat down with Alanah Joseph, the Senior Marketing Manager at HubSpot who is responsible for marketing and operations of the HubSpot podcast network. She gave us insight into why HubSpot decided to go down the podcast route, what it means to be a part of the network, what does success look like for podcasts, and whatâs Josephâs personal goal with HubSpotâs podcast network.2021-12-0837 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastClaire Atkin and Nandini Jammi - Founders of Check My AdsWe sat down with Check My Ads co-founders, Claire Atkin and Nandini Jammi, who noticed a huge increase in brands' digital advertisements appearing on websites that they didnât intend their marketing efforts to support. They were also alarmed with the role digital advertising played in spreading disinformation. Check My Ads is on a mission to expose where ads are really ending up usually without the marketer even knowing and how brands can regain control in the digital wild west, otherwise known as the ad industry.2021-12-0141 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastDarren Heitner - Founder of HEITNERLEGALWe sat down with Darren Heitner, founder of HEITNERLEGAL - a sports and contract law firm, and author of How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know. As one of the most respected sports law professionals, Darren Heitner has great, first-hand insight into the recent change in NCAA rules regarding athletesâ ability to earn money for their name, image, and likeness. Heitner breaks down NCAAâs past NIL regulations, the current state of student-athletes ability to profit off their NIL, and how college athletes and brands should take advantage of this new opportunity.2021-11-2442 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastDan Weinstein - Co-Founder of Underscore TalentWe sat down with Dan Weinsten to get the inside scoop about the future of the creator economy. Weinstein is the co-founder of Underscore Talent, a next-generation talent management company that focuses on helping todayâs content creators leverage their talent and influence. He takes a deep dive into what led him, and his partners Michael Green and Reza Izad, to found the newly formed management company, where he sees the creator economy heading, how creators can utilize their social influence to catapult into more opportunities and why brands should continue leaning into the world of influencer marketing.2021-11-1053 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastPaul Karyakos (ChefPK) - YouTuberWe sat down with ChefPK, who has 274K subscribers, and he shared with us what itâs really like to be a content creator on YouTube, touching on how he continues to weave his hotel chef manager experiences into the wild west of YouTube, sharing major YouTube secrets and insider tips, and giving aspiring creators tools for success.2021-11-0351 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastCraig Hewitt - Founder of CastosWe sat down with Craig Hewitt who took a deep dive into what it really means to be a podcast hosting platform, how to succeed with private podcasting, why monetizing podcasts with ads is âgarbageâ and the value of community within the podcast sphere.2021-10-2757 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastJohn Lee Dumas - Host of Entrepreneurs on FireWe sat down with John Lee Dumas who gave us a quick look at what he did (and continues to do!) to dominate the podcasting realm. From nailing time management (he literally works a total of 6 days a month) to current trends that can catapult you in the industry, youâll definitely want to take some notes.2021-10-2016 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastPhil Ranta - CEO @ Wormhole LabsGet the inside scoop about being a futurist in the bleeding edge tech realm, Wormhole Labsâ pivot from B2C to B2B due to COVID-19, the metaverse future, what brands should do today to get prepared and much much more.2021-10-1348 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastBryan Barletta - Founder of SoundsProfitableIt has been a big year for podcast advertising - US podcast ad spending is set to increase by 38.7% YoY and, in just two years, US podcast ad spending has increased from $701 million to $1.33 billion in 2021. Â We sat down with Bryan Barletta to get the inside scoop about the current state of podcast adtech, everything from the golden metric to the biggest problems in the industry.2021-10-0639 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastAndrew Warner - Founder of MixergyAndrew Warner, founder of Mixergy, has had his fair share of failed business ventures. But, instead of giving up, he decided to take a closer look at what he did wrong. He had two options: trying to understand his mistakes on his own or open up about his setbacks with other entrepreneurs. Andrew Warner began interviewing successful entrepreneurs who gave incredible insights. Instead of keeping all this entrepreneurial gold to himself, Warner turned it into a thing of its own - Mixergy. So, what can you do better next time? What questions are you too afraid to ask and...2021-09-2937 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastJames Davidson - Influencer Relations Manager @ TwitchGet the inside scoop about Twitch from James Davidson, their Influencer Relations Manager. Listen to learn what it really means to be a full-time Twitcher, how brands can get started with Twitch partnerships, and much much more. 2021-09-151h 00
The Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur109. David Tintner, CEO of ThoughtLeadershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dmtintner/
https://www.thoughtleaders.io/2021-09-0838 min
Entrepreneurs on FireHow to Avoid Making a Gigantic Mistake When Buying or Selling Sponsorships with David TintnerDavid Tintner is the co-founder and CEO of ThoughtLeaders, the sponsorship intelligence platform. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Understand the importance of a decision and keep pushing forward. Survive to get to the next level. Any decision is better than having no decision at all. 2. Sponsorships give the creators a chance to show off the products and services that they really care about. 3. When you build up a loyal audience that really cares about what you have to say and listens to your opinion, you can use that to push a brand, a...2021-07-2930 min
MarTech Podcast âą // Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthHow To Monetize Your Podcast With Sponsorships -- David Tintner // ThoughtLeadersDavid Tintner, CEO and co-founder of ThoughtLeaders continues the talk with Ben about the evolution of podcast sponsorship and advertising. Apart from knowing what brands are looking for when looking to sponsor content, content creators need to ensure that they are not losing out. How do content creators benefit from ThoughtLeaders? Today, Ben and David discuss how creators can monetize their podcasts with sponsorships. Show NotesConnect With:David Tintner: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter...2021-06-3020 min
MarTech Podcast ⹠// Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthHow To Monetize Your Podcast With Sponsorships -- David Tintner // ThoughtLeadersDavid Tintner, CEO and co-founder of ThoughtLeaders continues the talk with Ben about the evolution of podcast sponsorship and advertising. Apart from knowing what brands are looking for when looking to sponsor content, content creators need to ensure that they are not losing out. How do content creators benefit from ThoughtLeaders? Today, Ben and David discuss how creators can monetize their podcasts with sponsorships. Show NotesConnect With:David Tintner: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...2021-06-3020 minMarTech Podcast ⹠// Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthWhat Brands Are Really Looking For In A Sponsorship Campaign -- David Tintner // ThoughtLeadersToday, Ben continues his discussion with David Tintner, CEO and co-founder of ThoughtLeaders. David and Ben talk about the evolution of podcast sponsorship and advertising. David has a background in journalism, marketing, and data intelligence which he used to create ThoughtLeaders. Ben and David talk about what he learned while helping brands to find the right sponsorships. Show NotesConnect With:David Tintner: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.2021-06-2921 minMarTech Podcast ⹠// Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthWhat Brands Are Really Looking For In A Sponsorship Campaign -- David Tintner // ThoughtLeadersToday, Ben continues his discussion with David Tintner, CEO and co-founder of ThoughtLeaders. David and Ben talk about the evolution of podcast sponsorship and advertising. David has a background in journalism, marketing, and data intelligence which he used to create ThoughtLeaders. Ben and David talk about what he learned while helping brands to find the right sponsorships. Show NotesConnect With:David Tintner: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-06-2921 minMarTech Podcast ⹠// Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthFrom Side-Hustle To A Multi-Million Dollar SAAS Company -- David Tintner // ThoughtLeadersToday, Ben chats with David Tintner, CEO and co-founder of ThoughtLeaders. What does ThoughtLeaders have to do with the success of your brand? David joins Ben to talk about the evolution of podcast sponsorship and advertising. Ben discusses with David how he grew ThoughtLeaders from a side hustle to a million dollar SAAS company. Show NotesConnect With:David Tintner: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-06-2813 minMarTech Podcast ⹠// Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthFrom Side-Hustle To A Multi-Million Dollar SAAS Company -- David Tintner // ThoughtLeadersToday, Ben chats with David Tintner, CEO and co-founder of ThoughtLeaders. What does ThoughtLeaders have to do with the success of your brand? David joins Ben to talk about the evolution of podcast sponsorship and advertising. Ben discusses with David how he grew ThoughtLeaders from a side hustle to a million dollar SAAS company. Show NotesConnect With:David Tintner: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.2021-06-2813 min
Podcast Advertising PlaybookHow ThoughtLeaders Uses YouTube To Help Advertisers Sell On PodcastsDaniel Conn's unique company, ThoughtLeaders, takes the intelligence from YouTube and newsletters to help advertisers sell on podcasts. In today's episode, Daniel tells us how leveraging data from other content creators (predominantly long-form) has helped shape how advertisers are buying ads in podcasting. 2021-01-1435 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 16 - Jay Desai of TrendToday we are shifting gears from the world of YouTube and podcast marketing and turning our attention to Instagram.I am sitting down with Jay Desai of Trend, the leading destination for Instagram creators to produce content for the world's fastest-growing brands. Jay gives me his insider insight into the world of IG sponsorships.2020-12-2736 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 15 - Sherell DorseyOn today's episode, I had a great time chatting with Sherell Dorsey, founder of The Plug. The Plug is a distinctive, Black tech news and insights platform covering Black innovators in tech, venture capital, future of work policy, and more. Tune in to hear how she was able to start The Plug and why it is such an important publication. 2020-11-2340 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 14 - Erik The ElectricAre you hungry? If you are then today's episode is right up your alley as I am sitting with one of the biggest food challenge stars on YouTube, Erik The Erik The Electric. We discuss how he got his start, how he stays fit, and how he is able to do all those incredible challenges.2020-11-0948 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 13 - Mike Tornabene aka Dom Mazzetti of BroScienceLifeWe are back for season 2 of the ThoughtLeaders podcast and what a way to start. This is a man who needs no introduction, except maybe for SUPA SETS. That's right Mike Tornabene, or as most of you know him Dom Mazzetti of BroScienceLife is here.2020-10-2852 min
DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are BuiltThe new direct-to-consumer (DTC) playbook (with David Tintner)âYou have to find a way to have scalable growth and be profitable while growing.â @DMTintner #DTCPODâUsing a subscription offering can help you achieve your return on ad spend a lot faster if your product needs to be replenished frequently.â @DMTintner #DTCPODâIf you pick the right creators to work with, they will naturally keep mentioning your product even if they arenât being compensated for everything.â @jadesai94 #DTCPODâConsumers always want to lean into great user experience and great UX, getting the smallest details right, can help fuel brand growth.â @jadesai94 #DTCPODâMore brands are turning to content that is native to th...2020-10-1831 min
JumbleThinkBuilding a Profit First Business with Rocky LalvaniWe all think about the financial health of our lives but many small businesses aren't sure how to build a business that has healthy finances. As our guest, Rocky Lalvani says 'You can't grow your way to profit.' But how do you build a truly healthy business? Rocky recommends trying the profit-first approach. But that doesn't mean it's all about money. True health also looks much deeper than today. It encompasses the lifestyle of the business owner. In this episode, Rocky shares how small business owners can rebuild a healthier and sustainable business and life. It's time...2020-08-1459 min
JumbleThinkModel, Actress, and Comedian Eugenia KuzminaBorn in Russia Eugenia Kuzmina didn't expect to become a model, actress, or comedian. Her dream was to become an astronaut. But none of these things seem possible or even expected. Early creative ideas caught her scientist's parents and her early teachers by surprise like the time she made bikinis out of soviet uniforms or snuck into a screening of âTerminator 2â at five. And then came modeling. Itâs not something you can pursue, just the look you have and the Russian designer Slava Zaitzev thought she had a look for his brand and a few others, like M&Ms...2020-08-1253 min
JumbleThinkAuthenticity is your Authority with Chad VeachThe world is filled with 'how to' lists on leadership. We often jump into the nuts and bolts of leadership without dealing with the most important aspect of leadership, yourself. As a pastor, Chad Veach has been leading people through the twists and turns of life. The more he discovered about leadership the more he realized that many haven't invested in themselves. How can you lead others if you can't lead yourself? We wear the mask of leadership without the authenticity that attracts those who are following you. Now he wants to help others understand how they can become better...2020-08-0732 min
JumbleThinkThe Coffee Business Grind with Michael McFallHow do you go from a barista to the CEO of one of the fastest-growing coffee franchises in the country? Mike McFall is the Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee but his career in coffee was unexpected but the foundation of Love is something he learned growing up. When you bring together Coffee and Love you build a culture and community that defines their business. In today's episode, we also talk about the world of startups, creating culture in the workplace, and much more.Links:Biggby Coffee: https://www.biggby.comGrind (the book): https://grindthebook.com...2020-08-0558 min
JumbleThinkRethinking Ethics in Business with Ed FreemanRethinking ethics in business is more than a set of rules or a list of 'how to.' It's a philosophy that refocuses the value you place in stakeholders instead of just the shareholders. In 1984, Dr. Edward Freeman originally detailed the Stakeholder Theory of organizational management and business ethics that addresses morals and values in managing an organization. Stakeholder Theory is a view of capitalism that stresses the interconnected relationships between a business and its customers, suppliers, employees, investors, communities and others who have a stake in the organization. The theory argues that a firm should create value for all...2020-08-031h 07
Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime PodcastThe Murder of Brian Wells This week we are discussing the murder of a man after he robbed a bank, and the complicated characters behind the whole plot.  Thank you to this weekâs sponsors! For 10% off your new Sheets and Giggles sheets use code MOMS at http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1849320200728. For 15% off your first order of plan powered wellness with FOCL,, go to http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1889220200727 Weâve got a special deal for our lis...2020-07-281h 15
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 12 - Edwin Mejia & Vlad Yudin, Co-founders of GenerationIronThe sport of bodybuilding is back to reclaim its glory days. It's on Netflix, it's on YouTube, Instagram, and everywhere you look. This is no coincidence though and we have two men too thank for this, Edwin Mejia & Vlad Yudin. Â Hear how they came together to create GenerationIron and have helped propel bodybuilding back to its rightful place atop the sport and fitness world.2020-07-2755 min
JumbleThinkFinding the Right Publisher with Jesse KriegerThere are many ways to publish your book. For many authors, they put the time into writing their book and quickly push the button to self publish without knowing what to do next. They miss the critical steps of tuning their concept, having an editor address any issues in the book, and releasing the book so that it reaches the perfect audience. In today's episode, we explore why working with a publisher might be the best way to get your book and it's release perfected. Our guest has not only written books he has also published over 100 books...2020-07-2252 minThe ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 11 - Will HamnettIf you have been on Facebook recently, then I can almost guarantee you that you have seen some of JungleCreations content. They are the brains behind, VT., Twisted, Craft Factory, LVL and Four Nine. New Business, Director, US Will Hamnett joins me on the show and gives us a glimpse of how it all comes together. 2020-07-1354 min
JumbleThinkMusic Creation in a Covid World with April DoyleMany industries have been impacted by Covid-19. The entertainment and event industry has been hit harder than most. Today's guest has worked with some of the most creative writers and musicians in the industry. Now she and her band are having to rethink how they approach music creation, collaboration, and the business of music in new ways. We sit down with singer and songwriter April Doyle to hear how she is navigating creating new music during the shutdown. She also shares her story of finding music as her passion along with the power of collaboration in today's episode. 2020-07-0952 minThe ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 10 -Donna Dror (GM, Similar Web, North America)There are a lot of players and factors to the content world that you might not realize on a daily basis, but they play a huge role in helping we the viewers get the best possible content. One of those players is Similar Web, the worlds leading web analytics platform. I am chatting with Donna Dror, to get an understanding of how it works!2020-07-0651 minThe ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 9 - Rich AntonielloWhen it comes to influential media companies, Complex Media is right at the top of that list and it's time to meet the man who started it all, Rich Antoniello, CEO and Founder of Complex. I got the inside story of how Complex did things the right way and morphed from their humble beginnings into the powerhouse they are today.2020-06-221h 06.jpg)
Shed the Bitch RadioUnleash Your Inner Author with Amy ColletteWe all have unique passions and perspectives. Combined, those things have led you to some kind of transformation in your life. Now more than ever, your story is not just important, itâs urgent. Our guest, AMY COLLETTE, author and book coach, shares how you can unleash your inner author.Â
You will take away from this interview:
1.  How you have a unique perspective that you can use to create human connection and profound impact.
2.  How writing a book is a doable endeavor with the right mindset and support.
3.  People with a message can write powerful books, even if they are not world...2020-06-1600 minThe ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 8 - David BloomEver wonder about how Hollywood and Tech interact and collide? David Bloom is a journalist, podcaster, and consultant addressing exactly that issue. David and I are chatting all things content, from the streaming wars to brands shifting away from traditional TV advertisements and turning to YouTube and podcasts instead. Finally, we attempt to look into the future of content and David explains what the Metaverse is, how its already here, and how it will change the way we consume content. 2020-06-151h 00The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 7 -Donna AdiArt, fashion, and advertising always seem to converge and today, Donna Adi is bringing it all together for us. Donna is a digital mixed media creator, who has taken Instagram and Pinterest by storm. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion world, including Michael Kors, Dior, and Puma. Donna walks me through her creative process, explains how she created her own niche in the digital art community and gives us a behind the scenes look at some of her biggest collaborations.2020-06-0840 minThe ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 6 - Terry Adelman of MENfluential MediaIt is very rare that you get to talk to someone who is partially responsible for creating an entire genre on YouTube. Today I have that pleasure as I sit down with Terry Adelman, the founder of MENfluential Media. If you have ever watched a men's how to, style, fashion, or lifestyle video on YouTube, then you can thank Terry and the guys over at MENfluential. Terry represents the leading YouTubers in this category and has helped people all over the world, dress look, and feel better. Terry and I talk everything that went into creating this media company...2020-06-011h 09The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 5 - Dan ConnJoe Rogan signs a $100 million deal with Spotify, and you are asking yourself what did I miss here? Every time you watch your favorite channel on YouTube or listen to a podcast, there is some awesome brand advertising there and you are asking yourself why? Yup, this episode is exactly for you as Dan Conn and I get down to basics about branded content2020-05-2547 minThe ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 4 - Simon WhistlerOn today's episode, I am sitting down with the one and only Simon Whistler. Simon is the host of 8 youtube channels with over 6 million subscribers, with channels including Today I found Out, Biographics and TopTenz.  We had a great time talking about everything from how Simon broke into YouTube to his role as a teacher to millions around the world. Enjoy!2020-05-181h 14The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 3 - Goal GuysOn today's episode, I got to sit down with the Goal Guys. Brothers Cam and Brenden have been making incredible fitness and lifestyle challenge themed videos on YouTube. We discussed what goes into each one, the difficulties, and how they are inspiring others to better themselves.2020-05-1147 minThe ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 2 - Adam RaguseaOn today's episode, I am sitting down with YouTube cooking star Adam Ragusea. Adam's channel has over 700,000 subscribers and he has gone viral with many of his episodes. Adam explains to us how he went from being a college professor in Georgia to becoming a full-time YouTuber. We hear about how Adam has been inspired to come up with his relatable and easy to follow cooking style. Adam also lets us in on what goes into the business side of running a successful channel and how he is able to churn out so much great content. 2020-05-041h 27The ThoughtLeaders PodcastEpisode 1 - David TintnerOn today's episode, I sat down with David Tintner, Co-founder and CEO of ThoughtLeaders and former host of the HackingUI podcast.
We discussed how he got his start creating content and how that helped him launch his currnet comapny, ThoughtLeaders.2020-04-271h 00The ThoughtLeaders PodcastThis is The ThoughtLeaders PodcastWelcome to the ThoughtLeaders Podcast! Today you will be getting an awesome preview at what is to come on our first season. If you want a behind the scenes look at your favorite content creators than stay tuned. On the ThoughtLeaders Podcast, I am chatting with amazing content creators on YouTube and podcasts. I am pulling back the mic and getting an inside look at to who they are and how it all works.2020-04-2102 min
Money Matters Top Tips with Adam TorresAdam Torres interviews Mike Figliuolo, Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS LLC and Author at LinkedIn LearningAdam Torres interviews Mike Figliuolo, Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS LLC and Author at LinkedIn Learning in this episode.
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Money Matters Top Tips with Adam TorresMike Figliuolo Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS LLC and Author at LinkedIn LearningMike Figliuolo Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS LLC and Author at LinkedIn Learning is interviewed in this episode.
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The Leadership PodcastTLP159: Search for MeaningThis week, Jim and Jan talk about new ideas, perspectives, and thoughts as we all strive to live a life of meaning. To that end, The Leadership Podcast is proud to announce a new initiative with thoughtLEADERS to provide very short podcasts called âchalk talks.â Theyâre a âbitesizeâ hacks on a common (but challenging) leadership issues.  You can only access the Chalk Talks by subscribing to our mailing list at .  In addition, listen in to learn how 10 of you can apply to be selected to participate in the March 2020 Self-Reliant Leadership Crucible and Podcast Guest Reunion in Austin, Texas! Itâs an exclus...2019-07-1723 min
Software Process and Measurement CastAgile and Leadership; An Interview With Michael LynnSPaMCAST 551 features our interview with Michael (Mike) Lynn. Â Mike and I talked about leadership and agile. Leadership is important any time two or more people get together to pursue a goal. Mike shares his expertise, experience, and wisdom to help shine a light on the relationship between agile and leadership. Â Mikeâs Bio Mike Lynn is a seasoned learning/leadership/organizational development professional with close to 30 years experience, including nine years with McKinsey and Company. Â He provides executive coaching and custom consulting services, and is a principal of thoughtLEADERS, a global leadership development training firm offering a full menu of progr...2019-06-1632 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsDefinition of Done with Lance KindThe Definition of Done is one of the higher searched glosary terms on the SolutionsIQ site, so we decided to take a few moments and talk InDepth.  Lance Kind spends some time helping us understand the origin of the term, why it's important. He als ogives a new scrum team some tips on what kind of items would be in ( or not in) a typical definition of done. He uses the analogy of "washing you hands" to help us understand how things we believe to mean one thing, might mean another.  About Agile Amped: The Agile...2017-04-0631 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsMeasuring Business Value of Agile with Adam AschMoving from waterfall to agile is a big topic with many facets to consider.  Managing consultant Adam Asch takes on a listener question-"How to measure business value of moving to agile for both software development  and business processes"  We talk about when companys should, and shouldn't make the move, and provide insights into many of the costs and benefits of such a move.  We talk about the the move from project management to product management, faster feedback loops, and the human side of agile. There is a ton to cover in a short time... so buckle up.  2017-04-0334 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsHigh Performing Agile Teams with Yasser FarraHigh Performing Agile teams seems to be what everyone wants - but do you know what is means and what it takes to get there? Â Yasser Farra talks about his perspective of high performing teams and how to help create them. Â He gives us some helpful tips on team make up and dynamics, team environment, and more. Â We also spend some time at the end of the episode talking about the upcoming Keep Austin Agile conference. Â Â About Agile AmpedThe Agile Amped podcast series connects the community throughcompelling stories, passionate people, shared knowledge, and innovativeideas. Fueled by in...2017-03-2830 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsGeoff Watts talks about Product Mastery-From good to great Product OwnershipBeing a product owner is far more than just backlogs and Kano analysis, and Geoff Watts knows this. In this episode we discuss his newest book â Product Mastery-from good to great product Ownershipâ and why he feels its whatâs needed for Product owners today. Heâs challenging POâs to be DRIVEN. As an acronym, D.R.I.V.E.N. is Decisive, Ruthless, informed, Versatile, Empowering and Negotiable. We also speculate a bit on his prediction on the future needs of product owners in the coming decade. The Agile Amped podcast series connects the community through com...2017-02-0228 min
The Modern Customer PodcastA Modern Customer Journey In BankingNot everyone loves dealing with banks or credit card companies. Citi Global Cards and its chief customer and digital experience officer, Alice Milligan, are changing that with a customer-centric culture and plans to make the entire credit card process simpler and easier for all customers. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â With so much disruption in the banking world, the focus is definitely on digital and mobile. Citi Global Cards customer experience team members spend a lot of time with customers to make them central throughout the entire strategy. The team focuses on three main areas: how to make it simpler for customers to interact...2017-01-1229 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsSteve Mayner - Agile Transformation in the Federal Government, Third Time's the CharmSteve Mayner puts it well when he says that "just about everything in the federal government is very big". He discusses his work with implementing SAFe with the government as an Agile Practice Director. Scaling, understandably, was an issue. This was their third attempt to transform from a traditional mainframe to a modern architecture. After two failures and $3.2 billion spent with zero value, the third initiative, with a $436 million cap and three years to complete, finally succeeded--in large part due to the changes in their approach. Since failure was not an option, they had to be more open minded about...2016-11-1612 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsCase Study: Pete Rim On Leading the Transformative Agile Journey at CiscoPete Rim, Continuous Delivery Agile Coach at Cisco, sits down with Agile Amped to share his recent successes with wider adoption of SAFe and Agile, including 90% improvement in speed (from development to business stakeholders) without losing quality -- improving productivity by 32% across a population of 15,000+ folks. Having begun as a waterfall shop, Cisco is making strides toward organization-wide Agility, now considering such concepts as improving Agile career paths and portfolio management. SolutionsIQ's Evan Campbell hosts at SAFe Summit 2016 in Denver, Colorado. About Agile Amped The Agile Amped podcast series connects the community through compelling stories, passionate people, shared knowledge, and i...2016-11-1509 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsRobert Mahler Sez Grassroots Transformations Without C-Level Buy-In Don't WorkRobert Mahler of Tata Consulting Services (TCS) shares with Agile Amped his thoughts on and experience with Agile transformations and SAFe. In his experience Robert has learned that grassroots transformations without executive buy in don't work. If the C level is not interested, your transformation is going to fail. TCS has integrated SAFe into their approach to effecting organizational change and transformations, using SAFe to help them transform to the SAFe model. Robert also commiserates with those working to effect change in highly regulated industries and with everyone who has problems getting financial and business buy-in from clients. SolutionsIQ's Howard...2016-11-1407 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsCase Study: Leading an Enterprise Agile Transformation, Starting From ITSolutionsIQ's Evan Campbell and Howard Johnson discuss a recent enterprise Agile transformation that Howard led previously in order to improve the organization's time to market and accelerate change adoption. Howard was instrumental in starting the transformation, which eventually became a "large organizational call-to-arms", from the IT side. By becoming Agile, IT was able to achieve great gains, whereas the business side was not, because Agile didn't obviously cater to the latter's needs. "The business team believed it was IT language... and they didn't understand what Agile meant to business practitioners." Howard shares some key learnings from his experience, including a c...2016-11-1110 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsRobert Mahler Sez Grassroots Transformations Without C-Level Buy-In Don't WorkRobert Mahler of Tata Consulting Services (TCS) shares with Agile Amped his thoughts on and experience with Agile transformations and SAFe. In his experience Robert has learned that grassroots transformations without executive buy in don't work. If the C level is not interested, your transformation is going to fail. TCS has integrated SAFe into their approach to effecting organizational change and transformations, using SAFe to help them transform to the SAFe model. Robert also commiserates with those working to effect change in highly regulated industries and with everyone who has problems getting financial and business buy-in from clients. SolutionsIQ's Howard...2016-11-1007 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsSusan Farago Works to Create Certifications that Objectively Measure Human BehaviorCertification Program Manager Susan Farago is new to Scaled Agile, but she's been in the certification and credentialing industry for almost two decades. Susan works to create certification programs to train people and "also measure what they know", especially when it comes to new offerings like SAFe Release Train Engineer certification, a critical role in SAFe implementations. Certification often gets a bad rap because, at the onset, quality (e.g., depth of knowledge) isn't always a focus. But Susan argues, in recent years, "we've gotten a lot smarter about what we're testing, and how." Even so, training and certification for...2016-11-0811 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsInbar Oren on 10 Essential Elements of SAFe, Scrum Mastery and Change ManagementSAFe Fellow and principal consultant Inbar Oren is excited to announce the new SAFe ScrumMaster course and certification. Of importance for SAFe ScrumMasters to understand are the 10 Essential Elements of SAFe. Miss these and you won't get your results and, Inbar reminds us, "the point isn't to do SAFe, the point is to get your business results." One of the most commonly overlooked elements of SAFe is PI Planning. Another one is leadership training. Inbar advocates for starting training of change agents, executives and leaders early in the transformation -- "otherwise they will hamper the transformation because they don't understand...2016-11-0712 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsCEO Fabiola Eyholzer Says Lean-Agile HR are Key to Enterprise Agility - at SAFe Summit 2016"HR is the key to bringing Agility to an enterprise level. If we don't fix our HR approach, we cannot a truly Agile organization." That's what Fabiola Eyholzer, CEO of Just Leading Solutions, shares with Agile Amped at the SAFe Summit 2016. Fabiola has 16 years of experience in human resources and applies her expertise and passion to the task of "bringing HR into the 21st century". How? With Lean-Agile practices and values. According to Fabiola, performance management needs to be rebooted to address today's concerns, such as "How do we recruit for Agile teams? How do we build careers in Agile...2016-11-0413 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsAlex Yakyma, SAFe Summit Talks and SAFe 4.1 - "No Reason to Freak Out"Alex Yakyma, SAFe Fellow and principal consultant, stops by Agile Amped to talk about his three talks at this year's SAFe Summit: 1. "Advances in DevOps with SAFe" 2. "Applying SAFe to Large and Complex Value Streams" 3. "Lean-Agile Development for Large Enterprises: Adding Hardware to the Mix"Â Alex also encourages organizations not to lock themselves down "to early decisions that will inevitably be wrong". Lean practices can help orgs "find the middle ground" between planning big upfront and no upfront thinking at all. The author discusses his book "The Rollout", a narrative that uses an Agile Release Train launch as a vehicle f...2016-11-0311 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsDoc Norton Sez You're Using "Technical Debt" Wrong at Agile2016In his Agile2016 session "The Technical Debt Trap", Doc Norton takes all the way back to the metaphor that started it all. Doc says Ward Cunningham coined the term "technical debt" not as shorthand for lousy code but for clean code implemented with your current understanding of the requirements and covered with tests. In short, "technical debt" isn't code that you intend to clean up later: it's clean code created when the dev's knowledge is impartial that the dev can then easily refactor when they learn more about the problem. The danger with the current meaning of technical debt is...2016-09-2018 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsScrum.org CEO Dave West on the Next 20 Years of Scrum at Agile2016Scrum.org CEO and Product Owner Dave West has come a long way from being a RUP Product Manager to where he is today. After realizing RUP wasn't helping developers or enabling them to build great software, Dave took a Scrum class where a light bulb went off. He saw that if you gave a team enough safety, the right problems to solve, access to the right people and some discipline in the form of XP practices (refactoring, continuous integration, etc.), you can get generate massive amounts of value. Scrum turns 21 in 2016, so what do the next twenty years look...2016-09-1919 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring ConversationsDavid Bernstein on Creating Implementations of Intent and What Makes Great Developers GreatDavid Bernstein, author of the book "Beyond Legacy Code: Nine Practices to Extend the Life (and Value) of Your Software", stops by Agile Amped to educate us on "What makes great developers great?" While developers are generally thought of as being analytical, dividing and separating things apart, David says, "The great developers that I know are also good at integrating." He adds that, while many devs focus intensely on writing code, "what we really want to do is create implementations of intent." David's book is about making code maintainable and understandable, helping you see connections between processes in the code...2016-09-1614 min
The Leadership PodcastTLP-MM01: The Leadership Podcast â Mastermind Episode 1 The Elusive ROI of Leadership TrainingWeâre giving this episode out to the world at large today as an example of future Mastermind episodes. In the future, only those who subscribe to our email list will get access to the mastermind episodes⊠so please take the time to sign up on our website at â . Our guest, Mike Figliuolo â Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS LLC and Founder at Executive Insight 16 discusses the elusive ROI of leadership training.  Key Takeaways [2:20] Whatâs one of the biggest shortcomings you see in leadership development? People have to invest in themselves. [3:00] Is this an OD issue? Itâs about setting expectations. [6:20] Do most leaders...2016-09-0436 min
Outlier On Air | Founders, Disruptors, & MavensEp 316: Michael Roderick Interview - Building Great Relationships
"I definitely think that the most successful people recognize that there is no competition in this world there is only specialization." - Michael Roderick
Michael Roderick is a founder, speaker, and connector. His company Small Pond Enterprises specializes in relationship design for founders, authors, and speakers interested in playing a bigger game. He works with thoughtleaders to curate, extend, and leverage their existing networks for the purpose of getting higher paid engagements, speaking opportunities, and interviews. He developed this methodology from his own journey of high school english teacher to Broadway producer in less than two years. 2016-04-0842 min
Radio Free Leader0622 | Mike FigliuoloMike Figliuolo is the Founder and Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC - a leadership development and training firm. He's also the author of "Lead Inside the Box" and "One Piece of Paper." Mike graduated as an Honor Graduate from West Point and served in the US Army. He was a consultant with McKinsey & Co. and also had several executive roles at Capital One Financial and Scotts Miracle-Gro. In this interview, we discuss how smart leaders guide their teams to exceptional results.2015-10-2700 minRadio Free Leader0210 | Mike FigliuoloMike is the Founder and Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC â a professional training firm focused on leadership development.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1993 where he was an honor graduate and a Distinguished Cadet. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. He spent five years as an Armor officer in a variety of roles including Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Personnel Officer and ROTC Instructor at Duke University.
After leaving the Army, he joined McKinsey and Company as a management consultant before starting THOUGHleaders. His new book One Piece of...2014-05-3100 min
Alex McManusIMN Central - James Emery White "Christ Among the Dragons"Join Alex McManus as he interviews cutting edge thoughtleaders and activists. Today he interviews James Emery White, author of "Christ Among the Dragons: Finding our way through cultural challenges," published by Intervarsity Press Books, June 2010. In this book James Emery White takes us on a journey beyond the dragon territory to discover the new world Christ is mapping for us. When medieval mapmakers came to the end of the world as they knew it, they would write on the edges of their maps, "Here Be Dragons." Without a way to navigate, these areas were, at best, promising yet unexplored, and...2010-12-1519 minAlex McManusIMN Central - Robert Velarde "The Wisdom of Pixar"Join Alex McManus as he interviews with cutting edge thoughtleaders and activists. Today he interviews Robert Velarde, the author of "The Wisdom of Pixar: An Animated Look at Virtue", published by Intervarsity Press Books, June 2010. Robert Velarde unpacks the movies of Pixar and shows how they display the best of classic Christian virtues. Pixar's films resonate with us because of their moral character. Their virtuous themes of hope and courage, friendship and love connect with our deepest human longings. Whether we identify with the plight of a lost fish or the adventures of toys, bugs or cars, Pixar's characters help...2010-12-0130 min