Discover the essence of female leadership in a male-dominated sphere through the remarkable experiences of Sasha Larkin, Assistant Sheriff with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

In this episode,  Dr. Katrina Burrus interviews Sasha Larkin, a trailblazer in a male-dominated police department.

Sasha Larkin serves as Assistant Sheriff with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, dedicating over twenty-four years to public service. In her current role, she oversees two key divisions within the Special Operations Group: the Homeland Security Division and the Investigative Services Division.

Recognized for her work in community engagement, Sasha was integral in building the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) and the Fusion Liaison Officer Program. These two offices have reached thousands of people from all cultural, religious, and minority communities that would have never otherwise had a voice with the police. She is also Chair of Women of Metro, an outreach organization that mentors women.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sasha Larkin, a trailblazing woman in a male-dominated field. Learn about her journey in law enforcement and the wisdom she's gained along the way. 

What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• The importance of building trust and transparency between the police department and the community.
• The need for police officers to have a true desire to serve and understand the why behind people's actions.
• The challenges faced by women in the police department and the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life.

Topics Covered:
00:27 - Childhood Inspiration: Sasha's entry into the male-dominated police department is fueled by a childhood fascination with "Chips," a TV show that sparked her passion for law enforcement.
09:23 Community Building: Dr. Katrina Burrus explores Sasha's commitment to building trust within the community, discussing how the police department actively engages with residents to bridge cultural gaps and foster unity.
12:56 -Culture of Transparency: Sasha underscores the Metropolitan Police Department's commitment to accountability and transparency, emphasizing the importance of open communication in both success and error acknowledgment.
16:41 - Strategic Oversight: In a role overseeing multiple departments, Sasha serves as an orchestrator, relying on trust within her team to make informed decisions and allocate resources effectively.
19:28 -Balancing Act: Dr. Katrina Burrus delves into the challenge of maintaining perspective while overseeing various departments, with Sasha stressing the importance of patience, information verification, and prioritizing effectiveness over being right.
23:02 - Reflective Wisdom: Sasha shares valuable advice to her younger self, encouraging relaxation, letting go of control, and trusting the process. This insight reflects Sasha's personal growth and self-awareness throughout her impactful career.

Connect with Sasha Larkin

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-larkin-2012sjs108/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/om2bgrateful/

Connect with Katrina Burrus

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.burrus
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrinaburrus?lang=en

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Are you interested in how to build start-ups with a global footprint?

Get ready to be inspired and gain valuable insights from our guest, Peter Ohnemus, a successful entrepreneur and leader in the industry.

In this episode, Peter shares his outstanding career journey, starting from the chemical industry to founding multiple successful companies in the technology and healthcare sectors. He discusses his passion for health and how he believes it is one of the most important issues in the world. With his expertise in digital health, Peter provides a glimpse into the future of healthcare and how technology, such as generative AI and machine learning, will revolutionize the industry.

Discover how Peter's company, DACADOO, is transforming the way we approach health by creating an integrated view of an individual's well-being. 

Learn about their innovative health scoring system, which assigns a number from one to a thousand, allowing individuals to easily track and understand their health status.

Imagine having a personal lifestyle navigator that guides you towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a global leader in the healthcare and technology sectors. 

Tune in to the Excellent International Leadership Podcast and listen to the full episode with Peter Onimus. 

Take the first step towards a healthier future and unlock the potential of digital health. 

What You'll Learn From This Episode.

• Gain insights into the global leadership landscape and the challenges faced by leaders in the digital age.

• Understand the potential impact of AI and generative language models like ChatGPT on various industries, including healthcare and insurance.

• Learn Peter’s motivation behind building startups

“In digital health, over the next five years, we will see generative AI or machine learning have a major impact on medicine." - Peter Ohnemus

Topics Covered

00:12 - Peter's 25-Year Business Journey, Katrina asks Peter about his business journey over the last 25 years. Peter shares his background, starting in the chemical industry and then transitioning into the world of computers and databases.

06:38 - The Future of Digital Life & Health,  Peter discusses his perspective on the next generation of digital life and health. He highlights the potential impact of generative AI and machine learning on medicine and health outcomes. Peter emphasizes the importance of health and the convergence of chemistry, biology, and computing power.

10:05 - ChatGPT's Influence on the Economy, Katrina asks Peter about the impact of ChatGPT on the overall economy and the challenges it presents in the healthcare industry. Peter acknowledges the power of ChatGPT as a language model but raises concerns about the accuracy of generated information. He also discusses the need for cost-effective and privacy-conscious implementation and raises questions about intellectual property protection.

18:02 - Market Correction Insights for Digital Start-Ups, Peter shares his insights on the current market correction for digital startups. He believes that while the correction has been challenging, it also presents investment opportunities. Peter mentions the availability of significant capital in venture capital funds and suggests that investing during market corrections can lead to higher returns.

20:51 - Peter's Motivation for Building Five Companies,  Katrina asks Peter about his motivation for building five different companies. Peter attributes his drive to curiosity, a desire to make a difference, and a willingness to go the extra mile. He shares examples of overcoming skepticism and proving his capabilities in various industries, including digital health.

Connect with Peter Ohnemus

• Website: https://www.dacadoo.com/

• Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ohnemus-4489721b6/

More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/ 

Connect with Katrina Burrus:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.burrus

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrinaburrus?lang=en

Discover how to build unshakable confidence and make better decisions faster with leadership expert Paul Epstein.

In this podcast episode, Paul shares his journey from the sports world to becoming a leadership coach.

Learn how to prioritize standards over goals, develop a mindset of confidence and humility, and use the head-heart-hands equation to make effective decisions. 

Don't miss out on Paul's free confidence quiz to assess and improve your own confidence levels. Visit https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz  for more information.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• Discover the difference between being goal-driven and being standards-driven, and how focusing on standards can lead to better results.

• Learn about the head-heart-hands equation for making better decisions faster, and how to navigate the yellow light of decision-making.

• Discover the impact of culture on decision-making and how creating a warm environment can lead to better outcomes.

•  Understand the best ‘next practices’ to build confidence

"Confidence is our oxygen. Confidence is our fuel." - Paul Epstein

Topics Covered:

00:48 - Paul highlights his experience working with top performers in the sports world and how it translates to leadership in the front office. 

03:25 - Paul shares how he coached his team at the San Francisco 49ers through the same process of self-discovery and personal transformation. 

04:06 - Paul explains the concept of being driven by standards rather than goals and how it affects leaders. 

07:41 - Dr. Katrina asks Paul Epstein what he would master in his life, and he responds with decision-making.

11:02 - Paul Epstein introduces the head, heart, hands equation for decision-making.

15:00 - Paul Epstein shares a real-life example of the negative impact of ignoring yellow lights in decision-making.

17:32 - Paul Epstein explains the importance of creating a warm culture and managing toxic behavior.

19:02 - Paul Epstein explains how his book, "Better Decisions Faster," creates a language for healthy decision-making conversations.

24:39 - Paul Epstein shares where people can find him and offers a confidence quiz as a gift to the audience.

Connect with Paul Epstein:

• Website:https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/ 

• Quiz:https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz 

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulepsteinspeaks/ 

More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/ 

Are you struggling to build a high-performing leadership team? 

Thomas Keil, D.SC., an expert on teams, shares valuable insights on creating and managing successful leadership teams. Heis a professor at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, where he teaches strategy and international management, and a partner at The Next Advisors.

In this episode, Thomas Keil reveals that CEOs cannot achieve success without a strong team behind them. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how top-performing CEOs build teams that drive their agenda and lead their companies to success. Keil also highlights that there is no single recipe for a high-performing team, as different approaches can be equally effective.

Take action now and listen to the Excellent International Leadership Podcast episode featuring Thomas Keil. Your journey towards building a high-performing team starts here.

What You’ll Learn From this Episode

• Learn the importance of building a strong team behind a CEO for success.

• Find out how to identify toxic behavior within a team and take appropriate action.

• Understand the impact of culture on leadership team dynamics and decision-making processes.

“...when you talk to CEOs and when you look a little bit more closely, what you really see is that that individual can do in the end nothing without a strong team behind him or her." - Thomas Keil

Topics Covered

02:08 - Learn why leadership teams are crucial and how they can be created to drive organizational success. 

03:17 - Explore the different recipes for building a top-performing team and find the approach that suits your organization best. 

04:52 - Uncover the power of collaboration and competition in creating a strong and balanced team. 

11:19 - Identify toxic behavior within a team and learn how to address it to maintain a healthy and productive environment. 

14:47 - Discover strategies to keep your leadership team relevant and continuously evolving. 

16:58 - Recognize the importance of refreshing your team over time to avoid stagnation and maintain innovation. 

18:29 - Gain insights into the dynamics of leadership teams and how decision-making processes can vary across cultures. 

20:44 - Connect with Thomas Keil on LinkedIn and explore his book, "The Next Leadership Team," for further guidance on building high-performing teams.

Connect with Thomas Keil:

• https://www.thenextadvisors.ch/ 

• Book: https://www.thenextadvisors.ch/leadership-team/

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Raymond Loretan, former Swiss ambassador and active member of numerous boards shares his insights on the competencies required as a board member and board president, emphasizing the importance of independence, listening, and representing diverse viewpoints.

As a board chairman, Raymond Loretan, highlights the need to balance the interests of shareholders with the long-term vision of the company, acting as a mediator and negotiator to reach decisions that align with common interests.

As a board chairman, Raymond Loretan, highlights the need to balance the interests of shareholders with the long-term vision of the company, acting as a mediator and negotiator to reach decisions that align with common interests.

Drawing from his international experience as a diplomat and ambassador, he emphasizes the value of a global perspective, the ability to negotiate with different mentalities, and the importance of finding common ground and respect for minorities. 

What You’ll Learn from this episode:

• Learn about the important skills needed for leadership in politics and on boards.

• Find out the key role of a board chairman in balancing what shareholders want with the company's long-term plans, and how they actively help resolve disagreements to make decisions that benefit everyone.

• Gain insights into why learning from international experience is crucial for leadership and how it directly influences both politics and corporate governance.

Topics Covered

00:24 - Meet Raymond Loretan, a diplomat turned politician and board member, as he shares a brief overview of his diverse background and holistic approach to life.

00:51 - Competencies for board members and politicians

02:15 - The value of diverse perspectives on boards

02:48 - Balancing shareholder interests and long-term vision

03:08 - Influences on monsieur raymond Loretan's career: 

04:30 - The impact of international experience on leadership

05:57 - The future of media and public broadcasting

07:26 - Challenges for Switzerland

08:22 -Tips for young leaders,, encouraging them to be leaders of themselves, know what they want, take risks, and step out of their comfort zones.

Connect with Raymond Loretan:

• https://www.gphg.org/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondloretan/

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Problems of an international leader answered in this episode:

In this episode, Raymond Loretan, who has extensive experience as a Swiss ambassador and leader on various boards, discusses the challenges and competencies required for leadership in politics and on boards. Some of the problems of an international leader that are addressed in this episode include:

1. Balancing different viewpoints: As a member of the board, it is important to be independent, have your own opinion, and be able to defend your point even if the majority is against you. 

2. Mediating and negotiating: The role of a board chairman involves facilitating discussions, negotiating between different parties, and ultimately making decisions that lead the way for the board.

3. Understanding different cultural perspectives: Loretan's emphasizes the importance of having international experience, as it provides a global view of life and business. It helps leaders understand that different parts of the world have different approaches to values and viewpoints. 

4. Adapting to the changing media landscape: Loretan's experience as the president of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation highlights the challenges faced by public broadcasting in the era of globalization and digital media. Public broadcasters need to transform their traditional broadcasting methods to adapt to the digital society and collaborate with private actors in the broadcasting field. They also need to navigate the tension between public broadcasting and publishers in the online space.

5. Managing the impact of foreign resources: Loretan mentions that a large part of Switzerland's success is due to the contributions of foreigners. The challenge for Switzerland is to remain open to foreign resources and find satisfactory solutions, such as the free movement of persons with the European Union, to maintain its economic success.

Navigating the Complexities of Leadership in Politics: Insights from Ambassador Raymond Loretan

Leadership in politics is a multifaceted and challenging endeavor that requires individuals to possess a unique set of skills and competencies. 

In this episode, we delve into the world of politics and leadership on boards with the esteemed Monsieur Raymond Loretan, a former Swiss ambassador in New York and Singapore. With his extensive experience in both politics and board memberships, Loretan provides valuable insights into the competencies required for effective leadership in these domains.

Embracing a Holistic Approach to Life

Loretan describes himself as a diplomat who ventured beyond his comfort zone into politics and the economy. This holistic approach to life allows leaders to gain a broader perspective and understand the interconnectedness of various aspects of society. By embracing diverse experiences, leaders can bring a well-rounded viewpoint to their decision-making processes.

Competencies for Board Membership

As a member of a board, Loretan emphasizes the importance of independence, having one's own opinion, and the ability to listen and defend one's point of view. He highlights the significance of representing not only majority shareholders but also considering the interests of minority shareholders. Effective board members must be able to contribute their unique competencies and respect different points of view within the team.

The Role of a Board President: 

Loretan explains that as a board president, one must possess exceptional listening skills and provide a platform for all board members to express themselves. The ability to summarize discussions and make informed decisions is crucial. A board president must lead the way, ensuring that the interests of shareholders align with the long-term vision of the company, even when faced with conflicting viewpoints.

Mediating and Negotiating

In the role of a board chairman, Loretan acknowledges the need to act as a mediator and negotiator between different parties. Facilitating discussions, finding common ground, and ultimately making decisions are essential responsibilities. Effective leadership requires striking a balance between individual interests, shareholder interests, and the long-term vision of the company.

Influence and Second Thoughts

Throughout his career, Loretan has sought to exert influence, both as a leader and behind the scenes. He emphasizes the importance of aligning one's internal thoughts with external actions and long-term vision. Agreement between second thoughts, as former Swiss Secretary of State Edouard Bruner advised Loretan, is crucial for effective leadership.

International Experience and Leadership

Loretan's international experience as a Swiss ambassador has shaped his leadership style. It has provided him with a global perspective, an understanding of diverse values and viewpoints, and the ability to negotiate with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. This experience has reinforced the importance of finding common ground and respecting minorities, both within Switzerland and on the international stage.

The Future of Media and Public Broadcasting

As the former president of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, Loretan discusses the challenges faced by public broadcasting in the era of globalization and digital media. He highlights the need to transform traditional broadcasting into a digital society, collaborating with private actors in the industry. The tension between public broadcasting and publishers underscores the importance of finding a win-win approach to serve the public interest.

Challenges for Switzerland

Loretan identifies the challenge for Switzerland to remain open to foreign resources and maintain its successful economic model. The immediate challenge lies in finding a satisfactory solution to the free movement of persons with the European Union. This requires careful negotiation and a commitment to preserving Switzerland's economic prosperity while respecting the concerns of its citizens.

Leadership in politics and on boards demands a diverse skill set, including independence, effective communication, negotiation, and the ability to balance competing interests. 

Ambassador Raymond Loretan's insights provide valuable guidance for aspiring leaders in navigating the complexities of these domains. By embracing a holistic approach, aligning internal and external thoughts, and respecting diverse viewpoints, leaders can make informed decisions that benefit both the majority and minority stakeholders.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of success from a leader who has conquered the art world? 

Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Caroline Lang,  Chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland.

Caroline Lang is internationally recognised for her in-depth knowledge of the art market and her longstanding expertise in Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary art. 

Appointed Chairman of the Swiss Department of Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Art in 2012, this consummate polyglot has advised some of the most important collectors in Switzerland and worldwide. 

Discover the out-of-the-box thinking and global perspective that has propelled her to the top of her field. 

Get ready to be inspired and take your leadership to the next level!

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:

• Learn how to be an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization.

• Understand the changes in the art business since the year 2000, including the impact of the internet and globalization.

• Discover the importance of seizing opportunities and serving the wave of change.

"Every change brings great opportunity." - Caroline Lang

Topics Covered:

• 00:01 - What has made you successful as a leader? The key factors that have contributed to Caroline’s  success as a leader.

• 02:09 - What has made Caroline successful in her career?Caroline shares her career journey, starting with her decision to pursue an internship at Sotheby's at the age of 18.

• 03:28 - Changes in the art business today Caroline on the significant changes that have occurred in the art business since the year 2000. S

• 04:07 - Caroline's biggest failure and what she learned from it

• 05:21 - Caroline's biggest "aha" moment in life. Caroline recounts a significant moment in her life when she lost her father and took her first auction in the Impressionist and Modern Art fields in London. 

Key Takeaways:

1. "I think having worked in eight different positions within the company and between different countries has definitely helped for a greater understanding and seeing a bigger picture."

2. "I'm kind of an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization pretty well."

3. "All you need to do is keep on going and learn from your failures."

4. "Every change brings great opportunity."

Connect with Caroline Lang

• https://www.sothebys.com/

• Email: caroline.lang@sothebys.com

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What does 'unleadble' means?

Scott Clancy is a retired Major General with the Royal Canadian Air Force. With 37 years of experience as a tactical helicopter pilot and in various leadership roles, including Director of Operations for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, Scott has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in leadership and coaching.

A trusted and insightful military leader, Scott’s energy and passion for people, coaching, and leading is infectious. He is seasoned in the fundamentals and techniques of leading and coaching that he has applied from multi-functional and diverse international teams, down to the smallest of youth sports teams. Scott’s success is rooted in learning from experience and mistakes. This makes him a relatable and straightforward mentor.

In this episode, Scott shares his experiences in mentoring and coaching leaders who were initially deemed "unleadable". He emphasizes the importance of understanding the root issues and providing frank and forthright feedback to help individuals improve and succeed.

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:

●     Gets insights on fostering skill sets in leaders to become extraordinary coaches.

●     Learn the importance of self-awareness, team awareness, and understanding the different perspectives of leadership and coaching.

●     Know the six essential tips for aligning and engaging teams with the mission, including knowing what needs to be accomplished, understanding the boss's intent, and breaking down the vision into tasks.

Topics Covered:

02:02  – Introduction of Scott Clancy

02:57 – Fostering skill sets for extraordinary leadership

04:12 – Six essentials to align and engage a team with the mission

06:05 – Tips for preventing stress 06:00 Examples of addressing stress issues

10:21 – Importance of feedback for behavior change

13:10 – Leading the "unbelievable" and changing their behavior

16:23 – Example of addressing insubordination and family issues

18:38 – Differences between Canadian and American military cultures

22:58 – Overview of the book "Developing Coaching Leaders

Key Takeaways:

●     Foster skill sets in leaders by promoting self-awareness, team awareness, and understanding the different perspectives of leadership and coaching.

●     Align and engage teams with the mission by knowing what needs to be accomplished, understanding the boss's intent, and breaking down the vision into tasks.

●     Prevent and manage stress by prioritizing sleep, exercise, mindfulness, and setting intentions.

●     Cultivate behavior change through feedback loops rooted in the vision, with multiple inputs and a balance of subjectivity and objectivity.

●     Understand the root issues and provide frank and forthright feedback to help individuals improve and succeed.

Connect with Scott Clancy

●     Book: Developing Coaching Leaders: The Fundamentals and Techniques That Make Leaders Extraordinary,

●     Website: https://scottclancy.ca/

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Are you looking to become someone's favorite in your industry? Find out how building a personal brand can help you stand out and create meaningful relationships with your customers. 

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author of the bestseller "Virtual Freedom." He is the founder of the personal branding business, Youpreneur.com, and has hosted the annual Tropical Think Tank mastermind event. 

In this episode, Chris Ducker emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand as an entrepreneur. He believes that people want to do business with other people, and by building a personal brand, entrepreneurs can become someone's favorite in their industry. 

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:
⦁    Discover why should entrepreneurs be focused on building their personal brands?
⦁    What’s the one thing we should be doing to build our personal brands?
⦁    How can we monetize our brands, once they’re built?

"Big brands want to do business with big brands. That's always been the way it always probably will be the way real people want to do business with other real people." - Chris Ducker

Topics Covered: 

00:00 - Importance of building personal brand for entrepreneurs
05:00 - Defining personal brand and standing out in the industry
11:50 - Monetizing personal brand through coaching, courses, and services
14:14 - Impact of writing a book on personal brand
15:08 - Creating the Youpreneur community to connect like-minded entrepreneurs
18:10 - Enthusiasm for organizing live events and creating relationships
20:12 - Making exceptional speakers accessible to the Youpreneur community
23:14 - Contacting Chris Ducker through ChrisDucker.com for community and events

Key Takeaways:⦁    

• People want to do business with other people, so entrepreneurs should focus on building their personal brand.
• To build a personal brand, define who you are and what makes you unique in your industry.
• Content creation is essential for building a personal brand and creating awareness around your expertise.

Connect with Chris Ducker

• Website: ChrisDucker.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisducker/ 

Are you ready to have your minds blown off as we learn how to become successful entrepreneurs?

If you are, then make sure to listen to this episode, for we are to feature Nathan Chan, a publisher and the editor of Foundr Magazine, a digital magazine for young entrepreneurs which he launched in March 2013 from his bedroom. In a short period of time, it became a top ten ranked business and investing magazine on the App Store. 

As publisher of Foundr, Nathan was a runner up for the Publisher of the Year for 2015 in the Digital Magazine Awards. He has had the pleasure of interviewing some of the most accomplished entrepreneurs around the world, namely Sir Richard Branson, Ariana Huffington, Tim Ferriss, Barbara Corcoran, Tony Robbins, and Seth Gordon, and many more.

And in this episode, Nathan talks about how he managed to scale Foundr which started out as a passion project, all while sharing valuable tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur in the age of the internet.

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:

Be inspired: Know the story behind Foundr’s success and get crucial pointers on how to scale your business with the help of the internet 
Learn where to get access to interviews and other valuable materials featuring some of the biggest entrepreneurs in the world
Get insights on how to become successful in your business and as an entrepreneur

 “I think whatever you do, you just have to want it bad enough, almost to the point it's an obsession. Not to the point that you don't have a life – obviously, you still spend a lot of time with your friends and family and have a social life and spend time not working on weekends, and stuff like that. But I think if you want to build a successful business, you just have to want it so extremely badly and you just have to be prepared to work your ass off, really. There's no other shortcuts there.”

– Nathan Chan

Topics Covered:

01:38 – “It started as a passion project”: What gave Nathan the idea of creating a digital magazine for young entrepreneurs

03:13 – “Knowing the kind of content that our audience loves and producing it at scale”: What Nathan thinks made his idea successful where others would not be

05:11 – “It's more than just having a magazine, it's having social proof and credibility”: How Foundr was able to interview hard to reach prestigious entrepreneurs

09:37 – “The next piece of the puzzle is to create more product, and create more product specifically that our audience is asking for”: What Nathan aims as Foundr’s next steps

15:05 – Foundr’s current manpower

15:38 – “It’s just a way of giving back”: What speaking gigs bring to Nathan and Foundr in terms of learning and leveraging

19:14 – “Be prepared to work your ass off”: Nathan’s essential tip for entrepreneurs to succeed

19:14 – Connect with Nathan Chan

Key Takeaways:

“And being an entrepreneur now, it's like the new cool. It's cool to be an entrepreneur. And the Internet has changed the game.” – Nathan Chan

“I think it's more than just having a magazine, it's having social proof and credibility... And to get even Richard Branson, it was partly because we had a magazine, but also it's also about finding the right people, and finding people when they're looking for press.” – Nathan Chan

“I don't want to make the brand about me, to be honest, Katrina. Yes, I'm the leader. Yes, we've got a great story, but Foundr is essentially much bigger than me now, and I just want to build an amazing brand that helps tens of millions of people, hundreds of millions of people.” – Nathan Chan

People / Resources Mentioned:

Foundr: https://foundr.com/ 

Connect with Nathan Chan: 

Website: https://foundr.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/ 

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/ 
Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/ 

Are you guilty of putting a ‘when’ condition on your happiness, that you won’t find yourself being genuinely happy unless you achieve this, this, and that?
 
The great Western myth of “I’ll be happy when…” has greatly affected people worldwide that lots of people have now associated their value to their accomplishments or their actions’ results.
 
We all want to be happy but don't always know how, and at some point, it just led to this.
 
But what happens if you have achieved numerous accomplishments already, and yet, you’re still feeling empty?
 
Or worse—what if your time has come to an end already, and yet, you haven’t lived the life you deserve to live happily, just because you’re so fixated on wanting more, more, and more from what you’ve already achieved?
 
There’s nothing wrong with accomplishing goals; what shouldn’t be done is making your wins an equivalent of your value as a human being. Join us as we learn how to live the earned life with today’s guest, Marshall Goldsmith.
 
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There', 'Triggers', and 'The Earned Life'. His books have sold over 2 million copies. He's the only Thinkers50 two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. Before being inducted into the Hall of Fame, he was the top-ranked executive coach for ten years.
 
 
Why you have to check out this episode

• Learn to align your aspirations, ambitions, and actions;
• Understand why you should never fixate on results and enjoy the process instead; and
• Find out why you should learn to let go of the addiction to putting a when on your happiness and just live life as happy as you can be every moment

“There’s nothing wrong with the achievement. I’m not saying they should stop trying to achieve; that’s not going to happen anyway. On the other hand, never place your value as a person on the outcomes of what you achieve…You're not going to be happier when you spend more time with the family. You're not going to be happier when you do different work. Key to being happy is to be happy.”
 
– Marshall Goldsmith
 
 
Topics Covered
 
00:30 – Dr. Marshall answers: Why do leaders need coaching, even if they’re already very successful?
 
02:04 – What coaching can do for a very successful leader: Dr. Marshall discusses what makes his coaching unique and different from other coaches
 
04:24 – To be better people with the people they care for: On making sure behavior change exists along with a better life during the Life Plan Review coaching
 
10:27 – Dr. Marshall’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching process explained: “I only work with people that care”
 
16:35 – The Earned Life: Discussing how we need higher aspirations in life, how our ambitions are related to our achievements, and why we need to enjoy the process
 
20:03 – “Never place your value as a human on the outcomes of what you achieve”: How Dr. Marshall helps people let go of addiction to the Western myth of ‘when’ happiness
 
24:22 – The marshmallow story: Sharing the story behind Dr. Marshall’s decision to write his latest book, ‘The Earned Life’
 
26:16 – “They did it, not me”: On people who study and teach Dr. Marshall’s stuff starting a school and other people using his stuff
 
27:16 – The new project: What Dr. Marshall has been working on recently
 
31:37 – A piece of advice, from Dr. Marshall, to coaches and leaders
 
 
Key Takeaways
 
“As I changed in my coaching and my clients became more and more successful, I began to realize that more achievement is not what they need; they need to be happy and make peace with life.”
 
“One of the people in our group is Safi Bahcall. Safi Bahcall is a brilliant scientist. He said, “I finally realized something. Happiness and achievement are independent variables. Achieve to achieve, and be happy to be happy. Achievement is not going to make you happy.””
 
 
People/Resources Mentioned
 
The Earned Life https://marshallgoldsmith.com/book-page-the-earned-life/ 
 
 
Connect with Marshall Goldsmith

• Website: www.marshallgoldsmith.com
• Email: marshall@marshall.goldsmith.com  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marshall.Goldsmith.Library 

Growing up in poverty in his native Greece and later on moving to Sweden at the age of 18, Panos Papadopoulos created an extremely successful swimwear design label from scratch in his new country. The company, named Panos Emporio after its founder, is today represented in more than 30 countries and has a loyal following by royalties, pop stars, and celebrities from all over the world.
 
Ethics and morale are two important issues in the work for Panos. Panos Emporio has very high standards regarding these matters, and Panos is well-known for doing his part to help society in difficult matters.
 
Panos is not only a successful fashion designer. He has large amounts of skills in many different areas for he is also a CEO, a leading trendsetter, a celebrity, and a pioneer in marketing and PR.
 
This episode will enlighten you on the power of communication—an open and honest one—in creating relationships that are anchored in trust and loyalty, so make sure you have your pens and pads ready.
 
 
Why you have to check out this episode
 
⦁    Learn from a brave life adventurer how he’s able to grow organically through hard work and establishing relationships and/or connections;
⦁    Understand the importance of being honest, open, and true to your customers and/or clients in relation to building a good and two-way beneficial partnership with them;
⦁    Find out how important passion, love, and respect are in your journey towards big success

“Talk to them, be honest, show them the reality, and they will help.”
 
– Panos Papadopoulos
 
 
Topics Covered
 
00:27 – A reflection of the past: How Panos’ childhood influenced his attitude and his business success
 
06:42 – The reason why I’m here today: Panos shares the story behind his book entitled “My Life, My Odyssey”
 
09:29 – Tip on how to create good business partnerships in a new country when you’re totally alone: Be as normal and as natural as possible
 
11:17 – It’s about trust: On having the feeling that he’s creating partnerships with the right people
 
16:50 – The importance of open and honest communication: Panos shares how he gets his customers to help him spread the word about his business
 
19:06 – Good quality of good fitting: When people buy something and it makes them feel very confident and great, they will never leave that brand
 
23:07 – Passion + Love + Respect = Big Success: Three words from Panos’ values that highly influenced his business attitude
 
 
Key Takeaways
 
“Being good people is to take care of yourself, but also to the simple things that maybe is not so easy today—to give respect to other people around you.”
 
“To start a business from zero and be in a new country alone, totally alone, it's not so easy. But my business plan, my idea, was to be as normal, as natural as possible, because that's what I think is best.”
 
“A partnership is very important, like a friendship. Because sometimes, you have to argue, you have to fight, you have different opinions. We have production, some issues. But I used to say, friendship, to be honest, we have a common goal. You have to make money when we work together, and I have to make money, so let's try to solve the problems together. It's not my problem; it's our problem. So, always communicate.”
 
“If not good connection, not good understanding, go away; don’t stay.”
 
 
People/Resources Mentioned
 
⦁    My Life, My Odyssey – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911687123/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_HZMH7MAX5KX7K8K9WCH8 
 
 
Connect with Panos Papadopoulos
 
⦁    Website:⦁     http://www.houseofpanos.se/ 
⦁    LinkedIn:⦁     https://www.linkedin.com/in/panos-papadopoulos-66953720/ 
⦁    Instagram:⦁     https://www.instagram.com/panosofficial/ 

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/
• Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/ 

Mike Manazir is the author of the Amazon best-seller, “Learn How to Lead to Win”, released in January 2023. He is a retired Rear Admiral who served 36 years in the U.S. Navy. He qualified to fly F-14 Tomcats and F-18 Super Hornets, is a Top Gun Graduate, and commanded a fighter squadron, two ships including command of the aircraft carrier, USS NIMITZ. Mike had five tours in the Pentagon and is now an executive with a Fortune 100 Aerospace and Defense Company. 

In this episode, Mike talks to us about the importance of communication and human connection in leaders, as he stresses how we can get better results if we “lead with our hearts and not with our titles”.

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:

Learn how you can make connections with up to thousands of crew as a leader
Find out why it is essential that you keep your tone, energy, and passion lively in order to boost the morale of your team
Understand the importance of “looking at the other side of the coin”, and why you should delegate and not micromanage

 “If you lead with your title, you're going to get less results from your team. If you lead from your heart and you're inclusive with each member of the team…you will get more high-powered results.”

– Mike Manazir

Topics Covered:

00:26 – Lead with your heart, not with your titles: What inspired Mike to write his book, “Learn how to Lead to Win”

03:45 – It’s about communication and connection: How leading 300 people differs from leading 10,000 people

09:12 – You can create connection even through a speaker: How Mike learned that his tone and energy on the 1MC had impacts on his crew

11:16 – Whatever the mission is, just put “mission”: How Mike relates leadership in the military to leadership in the corporate world

15:33 – It’s all about connecting with human beings: The key learnings in Mike’s career as a leader that he communicates in his book

22:28 – Look at the other side of the coin: How Mike addresses people who are not doing what they’re expected to do

27:46 – Delegate, and not micromanage: What leadership advice Mike would give to his younger self

Key Takeaways:

“You over communicate whenever you go out. You connect with people. You bring people together.”

“Everybody wants to be recognized. Everybody wants to feel valued for what they do. Everybody wants to feel a purpose. Everybody on that ship joined the Navy to serve something bigger than themselves.” 

“You can create a connection, a human connection, even through only a speaker.”

“If you get to a point where you don't want to disappoint them and they don't want to disappoint you, you can do anything. Anything.” 

“Leadership is about plagiarism. You plagiarize all of the good habits that great leaders do.” 

People / Resources Mentioned:

• Learn How to Lead to Win: 33 Powerful Stories and Leadership Lessons - https://www.amazon.com/Learn-How-Lead-Win-Leadership/dp/B0BRZ7DWS8
• The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them, and People Will Follow You - https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376
• How to Win Friends and Influence People - https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034

Connect with Mike Manazir: 

• Website: www.mikemanazir.com 

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/
• Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/ 

Klaus Wehage is the CEO of 10X Innovation Lab, author of Global Class, and Silicon Valley ambassador who serves as a conduit, connecting the world to the startup community elite. 
He previously served as the Head of International Relations at Silicon Valley Forum, where he started dedicating his career to building and cultivating high-value, sustainable partnerships with international organizations. 

Klaus has a track record of mentoring over 2000+ founders and corporate executives, working with 50+ countries, and advising governments on ecosystem building. He is known as the secret weapon for companies seeking to implement innovative programs and strengthen their ties to the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Klaus has an MBA from Hult University and a Bachelor's in Business and Culture from Copenhagen Business School and has lived and worked on four continents.

Are you ready to take your business global? In this episode, we have Klaus Wehage sitting with us in a lengthy exchange about his expert insights on international business. From assessing your company's readiness to go global to key factors to consider when transitioning from local to international markets. Klaus offers concrete examples and valuable advice on the challenges and costs of international expansion that you have to anticipate and address. Lastly, Klaus highlights the advantages of international expansion beyond the monetary gains. 

Don't miss Klaus' wisdom on these critical topics, plus his frameworks, tools and strategies you can utilize in your business toward global acceleration and growth.

Why you have to check out today’s episode

Discover battle-tested strategies to establishing your business for global success and cultivate its competencies from the very start
Find out both the advantages and challenges of expanding globally and the ways to anticipate and address them.
Learn how to assess your business's global readiness based on factors such as business operations, mindset, and the characteristics you need to have that qualify for international expansion

“You need to have eyes and ears into the world. Being able to see patterns and trends that can feed into how you build your products well.” —Klaus Wehagu

Topics Covered:
00:30  Why thinking globally on Day 1 determines success in the international arena
02:40  Klaus explains concrete examples to assess your company's readiness to go global
04:00  The process of hiring the perfect candidate for an international market
08:42  Certain traits that you should look for when building an international-literate team
10:49  Key business aspects to evaluate in transitioning from local to international
13:19  Globalization versus Localization
18:12  What key factors do companies often fail with in their international business model?
20:37  What are the costs associated with going international: localization and market entry cost
23:45  The challenges of international expansion that you have to anticipate and address
26:32  Klaus' expert advice for successful American businesses seeking international    
           experience
30:52  Huge advantage of going international besides making more money
34:34  Klaus’ insights on the present decline in globalization
37:23  How does the virtuality of business today affect the international business arena?

Key Takeaways

"If you seek to learn and understand nothing will be foreign.” —Klaus Wehage

“Be open and be willing to relearn and listen to local teams to discover how to best find product market fit in new markets.” —Klaus Wehage

 "Think about partnerships instead of disruption when you go into new markets. Take a more collaborative approach in enabling support and growth in the industry" —Klaus Wehage

“Localization is about creating a strong business model and then identifying key questions that will challenge it.” —Klaus Wehage

"One of the most important things, when you go international, is also the ability to say no. Cause you have a tendency when you engage with customers in new markets to say yes, we want to do it, we want to secure a customer" —Klaus Wehage
 
"The biggest mistake that we see with companies is that the leadership team are not exposed to the local reality" —Klaus Wehage

"If you don't understand how they react to certain tastes in a specific market, you're not going to be successful because you can't just change a person's palate, the taste buttons. It sounds very simple but there is a tendency to standardize, that's the bias." —Klaus Wehage

"Make your product/company more resilient to competition.” —Klaus Wehage

People/Resources Mentioned

Global Class: How the World's Fastest-Growing Companies Scale Globally by Focusing Locally: https://www.amazon.com/Global-Class-Fastest-Growing-Companies-Globally-ebook/dp/B09RMFNNZ4?ref_=ast_author_mpb 
10x Innovation Lab:  https://www.10xinnovationlab.com/ 
Silicon Valley: https://www.siliconvalley.com/ 

Connect with Klaus Wehage

Website: www.globalclassbook.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr10x/ 
Email: klaus@10xinnovationlab.com 

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/ 
Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/ 

Jim Schleckser, CEO of The CEO Project Jim helps leaders grow companies. Before he started the CEO Project, a firm that mentors fast-growth CEOs, he ran a technology business valued at $1.6 Billion. 

He has done business in 41 countries. He has a regular column on entrepreneurial growth issues on Inc.com. 

He has spent over 10,000 hours speaking with and interviewing CEOs. He has published two best-selling books, “Great CEOs are Lazy” and "Professional Drinking" 

This episode promises to challenge your perspective on business and offer a fresh, game-changing approach toward growth and efficacy.

Why you have to check out today’s episode

• Discover the key traits that separate exceptional CEOs from the worst and the three critical areas to find kinks in your business system and how to fix it
• Find out how to improve your business from hiring the right talent and delegating effectively, to fostering a positive company culture.
• Learn how highly-effective CEOs approach their business both from the ins and outs

"The caliber of the people you have around yourself that you attract is critical as a CEO.” - Jim Schleckser

Topics Covered:

01:13  What distinguishes exceptional CEOs from the worst

03:49  Jim discloses the three critical areas to find the kinks in your system

06:47  All about hiring: what does Jim prioritize in hiring talents and team members

07:49  How to attract high-caliber people to your team

08:25  What does Jim have to say about working with "Brilliant jerks"

10:12  Jim shares the intellectual framework on which businesses should operate

11:50  The secret sauce of Breakthrough thinking

13:48  Two ways to Fixing the kink in your system

16:57  Jim’s insight on the classic constraint faced by CEOs who can’t let go of their functional 
           roles

19:19  Expert advice for CEOs seeking to thrive in the international business field

23:22  The key strategy to identifying and hiring top performers

25:39  Everything you need to know about delegation and how to get comfortable with it.

Key Takeaways

"Think about that CEO working 80 hours a week. I can almost automatically tell you they have a poor-quality team around them."

"The caliber of the people you have around yourself that you attract is critical as a CEO"

"Companies don't grow, people do. So if the business is growing and the people are not, the business is not going to grow"

"Learning as a competency is one of the prime importance both for the CEO and their team because they have to demonstrate this; they have to model being a learner."

"You can't take your own lens and stick to it. You have to be willing to say, okay, if that's the way the ball game is played here, we're going to play differently."

"As a leader, you have an obligation to the team to move out low performers. Everybody's looking at you to do that."

"We define our business by our organization's culture---not only by what we do but also what we are not willing to tolerate.”

"It's when there are 32 shades of gray and you've gotta pick the best shade of gray for your particular organization, that's when we and your CEO peer group come into play"

People/Resources Mentioned

• Great CEOs are Lazy:  https://www.amazon.com/Great-CEOs-Are-Lazy-Schleckser/dp/0988309912
• Professional Drinking: A Spirited Guide to Wine, Cocktails and Confident Business Entertaining:  https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Drinking-Cocktails-Confident-Entertaining-ebook/dp/B08J1K89RZ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
• The CEO Project: CEO Peer Groups for high-performing CEOs: https://theceoproject.com/ 

Connect with Jim Schleckser

• Website: https://theceoproject.com/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IncCEOproject 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/243491/ 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/incceoproject?lang=en 
• Email: jimschleckser@IncCEOProject.com 

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/
• Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/ 

Tom Golisano is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader who founded and served as the Chairman of the Board of Paychex, Inc., a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and benefit outsourcing solutions for over half a million small and medium-sized businesses. He has been consistently recognized by the business, financial and national media and has donated approximately $300 million to various charitable causes and institutions. He was also notably the former owner of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. His commitment to helping those with intellectual disabilities, Western New York, and the region's economic climate will leave a lasting legacy.

Does the American dream still exist? Is it really possible to realize the dream of becoming a billionaire in a lifetime? The skeptics say it's no longer possible. It's just a dream. Let's listen to Tom Golisano, the Italian kid who started with $3,000 and founded and developed Paychex, which allowed him to become a billionaire in one generation. 

Tune in for a chock-full of nuggets for current and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start, grow, and operate a successful business.

Why you have to check out today’s episode

• Learn the background of Paychex and how Tom grows it one partner and franchise at a time

• Reveals the secrets behind much of Golisano’s success and teaches you how to apply those same success-hacks to your own life.

• Emboldens you to see the world differently in terms of what’s possible despite what others may have you believe.

• Entertains and enlightens you along the way, with Golisano’s stories of running for Governor two times, purchasing a failing NHL franchise, the Buffalo Sabres, and dry sense of humor throughout.

“The biggest thing we did was to have great people working for the team, good people who knew how to do the job and I'd let them do the job.” - Tom Golisano

Topics Covered:

01:30  Tom explains the double meaning behind the title of his book—The Italian Kid Did it.

03:10  Can the skeptics still count on the American dream and the possibility of becoming a  billionaire?

06:54  Talks about what it takes before Tom sees Paychex succeed

07:44  The challenges Tom faced in expanding his business and how he turned golf buddies into bosses

09:49  The next steps in Tom's business journey

10:34  Tom discusses the main motivator that propelled his success

13:05   The motivation behind the book—The Italian Kid Did it

15:23   Find out about Tom’s professional sports journey

16:45   Advice to those who are looking to create a professional sports team

18:00  Tom’s insight on addressing the crisis leadership situation in America’s political system

19:33  Three things Tom would like you to get from his book—The Italian Kid Did It

Key Takeaways

Because of technology, there are a lot of opportunities out there, you've gotta find it, you've gotta look for it.

Some people would admit that the turmoils or difficult situations have a great effect on their life. That applies to me too.

I just wish our people in governmental positions would try working together for once instead of working against each other. 

People/Resources Mentioned

• Built not Born Book: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Not-Born-Billionaires-Entrepreneurs/dp/1400217555

• The Italian Kid Did It: How I Turned $3K into $44B and Achieved the American Dream
  https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Kid-Did-Achieved-American-ebook/dp/B09831XR9J#:~:text=Watching%20his%20father%20struggle%20to,sway%20your%20view%20of%20reality.

• Paychex: https://www.paychex.com/

Connect with Thomas Golisano

• Website: http://tomgolisano.com
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasGolisano
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomasgolisano/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomgolisano/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-golisano-94937919a/

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/  
• Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/  

Paul Lagudi, a former professional Rugby Player turned entrepreneur, is the founder and president of the multi-million dollar Lagudi Fresh Food Group based in Las Vegas. He started his Produce company with just $30,000 and grew it into a million-dollar success within three years. Paul is a published author, having contributed to the book "Breaking Through" alongside 20 other successful entrepreneurs, sharing their insights on achieving breakthrough success. 

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Paul and hear about his journey from athlete to business leader. Paul opens up about his failures, the valuable lessons he learned, and how his sports background still plays a big role in his leadership style. He shares his expertise in managing a thriving international business and having the right culture in hiring and retaining great employees. In this candid conversation, Paul reveals the key to staying motivated and avoiding complacency despite business success. 

With Paul's practical wisdom and relatable experiences, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. 

Why you have to check out today’s episode 

• Learn about Paul’s unique approach to managing his team as a former Sports Player & how you can leverage it in your own business. 
• Hear about Paul’s practical wisdom on mentorship, failure, motivation & the proper culture to acquire & retain good employees. 
• Discover the secret to winning any game and staying on top of the competition 

“You're gonna be willing to say no, no to some winning moves because it may affect everything else. Know when to push it & know when to cut it.” - Paul Lagudi

Topics Covered: 

00:40  Paul's business approach to managing his team as a former sports player 

01:32  How did Paul transition from being a Rugby Professional to building a Food   

           manufacturing company? 

04:01  Paul’s insight on getting a mentor 

05:00  The story of how he lost 10 grand in his first week in the business 

06:22  Why Paul decided to start his business in Las Vegas 

07:27  The difference between handling the Produce business in Australia versus the US 

10:14  Advice to people who are looking to start an International business 

11:34  Why failure is Paul's biggest mentor 

12:24  Paul shares his biggest leadership failures, learnings & advice 

14:23  The secret to winning any game 

15:13  Two reasons Paul sees his business expanding and succeeding in five years 

16:40  Paul’s advice in hiring & retaining great people in this team 

19:23  Short advice to self if Paul would be starting all over again 

19:41  The remedy for staving off complacency as a successful leader 

21:43  Paul's business approach to staying hungry 

Key Takeaways 

"If you're lean, mean & hungry, anything can happen" 

"You have to give the sense of confidence that you know what you're talking about, but be humble enough that people would want to help you." 

“Older people love to mentor a younger person---it's good for the soul. If you have that connection, that's the magic.” 

“Sometimes you just gotta be willing to put yourself out there & be willing to fail. Fail your way to success.” 

“Follow the money trail. Not everything you're gonna do is gonna make you money or make you succeed or win. Know when to push it & when to cut it.” 

“I never sell a product, I just make friends because I'm a believer that friends love to deal with friends and you work harder for a friend because you don't wanna let 'em down.” 

“Anyone who's successful, in whatever walk of life, will tell you they're one millimeter from losing it all. So it's a tie rope. You're never too big to fail.” 

People/Resources Mentioned 

• Lagudi Fresh Food Group: https://www.lagudis.com/  
• Breaking Through: The World's Leading Entrepreneurs and Professionals Share Their Insights for Achieving Breakthrough Success! https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Through-Mikkel-Pitzner/dp/0991214331  

Connect with Paul Lagudi 

Email:plagudi@lagudis.com 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lagudi-fresh-food-group/  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagudi_ffg/  

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/  
• Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/  

Richard Haddrill is a CEO industry veteran with a passion for success. Leading 3 successful & fast-growing high-tech companies to significant shareholder returns, Richard also serves as a mentor to executives. He is also a Board member & investor in numerous public and private companies. Previously a Managing Partner at Ernst & Young [North America & Rocky Mountain Region], Richard brings a wealth of experience to the company while actively committing to his charitable endeavors in supporting youth and the arts. 

Today we explore the Art of Leadership with Richard, a man who has spent the better part of his career mastering the field. Having a proven track record in handling both local & international companies, he shares how he handles executives, teams, & even establishes winning company cultures.  

Listen to his take on diversity, collaboration, recruitment & even termination. Lastly, learn how to assess your team member’s strengths & how not to let ego get in the way of making the best decision for the company.  

Tune in to get the best scoop on Leadership wisdom today! 
 
Why you have to check out today’s episode 
 
•    Learn from Richard's success in establishing a winning company culture in whatever venture you will take on 
•    Find out the top characteristics that make a strong team, the factors in maintaining company culture, & boosting shareholder value 
•    Learn Richard's blueprint on how to successfully lead diverse team members & integrate cultural differences for business success 
 
 
“I always said that if I couldn't convince the board of directors that I was right about something, maybe I wasn't right. The same thing is true with my teammates. No leader, no CEO has all the answers; their troops are closer to the action than they are." 
 
 
Topics Covered: 
 
00:24 – Top 2 accomplishments that Richard is most proud of in his career. 
 
01:26 – How Richard remains true to his core values while accommodating diverse team    
             members 
 
02:17 – What characteristics Richard looks for that makes up a strong team  
 
04:13 – The key to maximizing shareholder value of a company 
 
05:32 – What are the benefits of being a Collaborative leader in a big organization 
 
06:37 – The 2 Critical Factors for maintaining company culture & maximizing shareholder value 
 
07:43 – On handling different companies with distinct cultures & dynamics 
 
10:32 – Richard’s blueprint for integrating cultural differences in a business setting 
 
12:49 – How Richard leveraged his international experience & discoveries for his own business 
 
16:35 –  Having accomplished his career endeavors, Richard shares what’s meaningful for him 
 
19:07 – Tips for young leaders looking to succeed in their career 
 
 
Key Takeaways 
 
“To run a bigger organization, you really have to be a collaborative leader vs a command & control leader. If you get strong people & let them have some say in the strategy, role & responsibility, you tend to attract & retain better people long term & you get better decisions.” –Richard Haddrill 
 
"The hardest thing to do as a leader is to let someone go. But you find out that if you do it, you're actually doing everybody a favor" –Richard Haddrill 
 
“Focus on being an active listener. Communication is always important in any aspect of any business. Then, of course, observation—this is a listening skill too.” –Richard Haddrill 
 
“Show respect for the local country. You have to have your broad company principles but also show respect for how they approach things, listen to them & let them have a voice. Another thing is treating them equally across the globe—same compensation plan, same goal setting, same meetings.” –Richard Haddrill 
 
“Have a network of people within or outside the organization that you could call on different issues & bounce ideas off of. People love to help that way. There's no better compliment you can give anyone than ask their advice.” –Richard Haddrill 
 
 
People/Resources Mentioned 
 
•    The Groop: Collaborative Investors & Adviserse to Committed Business Leaders: http://thegroop.com/  
•    Ernst & Young: https://www.ey.com/en_us  
•    “Hire Slow & Fire Fast”: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/04/14/hire-slow-and-fire-fast-why-leaders-should-heed-this-advice/?sh=4af8b978573c  
 
 
Connect with Richard Haddrill 
 
LinkedIn: Richard@thegroop.com  
Website: http://thegroop.com/  
Email: Richard@thegroop.com  
  
 
Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/  
Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/  
 

Brian Dumaine is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor at Fortune magazine. His 

book, “Bezonomics: How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives and What the World’s Best Companies Are Learning From It”, takes an unbiased look at Amazon’s increasingly dominant business model, the competitors either imitating or trying to outfox the company, and the ways “Bezonomics” is shaping the life of every American consumer. 

In this episode, Brian talks to us about the story of Jeff Bezos and Amazon, from how they started as a humble online book shop, and how with the proper mentality and execution they became one of the strongest forces in the market that threatens to disrupt the grocery business, medical business and the finance business. 

Why you have to checkout today’s podcast: 

• Learn about the corporate culture within Amazon, and why is a “tough place” to work in 
• Understand Jeff Bezos’ “Flywheel” concept of business 
•  Find out how Amazon threatens to disrupt the grocery business, medical business and the finance business through constant and continuous innovations 

“If there's one thing that keeps coming back to me, it's authenticity. I think the leaders who are most successful are honest people who have a passion and believe in that passion and can listen.” – Brian Dumaine 

Topics Covered: 

01:26 – Introducing today’s guest, award-winning journalist Brian Dumaine 

02:25 – What inspired Brian to write his book “Bezonomics” 

03:31 – The corporate culture inside Amazon and what it transpires 

05:32 – Why Amazon is a tough place to work in 

08:20 – What Jeff Bezos does to make sure that he has a good team around him 

11:35 – The Flywheel concept: What Jeff Bezos does that others don’t that led to Amazon’s exponential growth 

17:28 – Amazon is an innovative company that focused on customers’ convenience 

18:49 – How Jeff Bezos started Amazon, and how he developed it to what it is right now 

23:15 – Through their innovations, Amazon is going to disrupt the grocery business, the health care business, and the finance business

27:49 – The challenges that Amazon had in expanding internationally 

29:52 – Brian’s takeaway about leadership 

Key Takeaways: 

“Propensity for forthrightness and clarity and the facts really help Amazon become an incredibly innovative company. But again, it's a tough culture. It's not one for everyone.” – Brian Dumaine 

“If you do everything to please the customer… you're going to attract more customers. And if you attract more customers… you'll attract more third-party sellers who will offer more products on the site for customers. And if you do that, you get to grow your revenue. And if you grow your revenue, you're going to have economies of scale that allow you to do more for your customers.” – Brian Dumaine 

“Their [Amazon’s] tentacles reach far and wide. And, you know, you put cloud on top of that and you start wondering: Sections of the economy, are they not playing it? – Brian Dumaine 

“If there's one thing that keeps coming back to me, it's authenticity. I think the leaders who are most successful are honest people who have a passion and believe in that passion and can listen.” – Brian Dumaine 

People / Resources Mentioned: 

·           Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ 

·           Amazon Go: https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=16008589011 

·           Pillpack: https://www.pillpack.com/ 

·           AWS: https://aws.amazon.com/ 

·           Bezonomics: How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning from It: https://www.amazon.com/Bezonomics-Amazon-Changing-Companies-Learning/dp/1982113634 

·           The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Store-Jeff-Bezos-Amazon/dp/0316219266 

·           Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 

Connect with Brian Dumaine:  

·           LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-dumaine-839a05ba/ 

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus: 

·           LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/ 

·           Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/ 

Michael Stelzner is the founder of Social Media Examiner, author of the books Launch and Writing White Papers, and the man behind Social Media Marketing World—the industry’s largest conference. He’s also the host of the Social Media Marketing podcast, the Crypto Business podcast, and the founder of the Social Media Marketing Society.  

Join Michael in this episode as he explains how he looks into the past, present & future to draw trajectory lines of where the Social Media trend is going. Take a closer look at Michael's unique journey, including his misadventures that ultimately led to his biggest and most successful ideas.  

He also talks about the Entrepreneurial nature & how it played a crucial role in saving his business during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Tune in for inspiration and practical insights that will help you chart your own path toward success in the constantly changing world of social media marketing. 

Why you have to check out today’s episode 

• Learn about the journey and challenges that Michael faced in building Social Media Examiner, and how he became a trailblazer in the industry.
• Discover Michael's unique insights on entrepreneurship, relationship-building, and the latest developments in technology, including Web3.
• Gain valuable insights into the culture and practices that have contributed to the ongoing success and evolution of Michael's business, including how he has built and nurtured his team.

“I'd rather sharpen the ax that I have than learn to fire a crossbow. As a team, we focus on sharpening our axes ....We constantly reinvent and refining ourselves.” - Michael Stelzner 

Topics Covered: 

00:33 - From Bumpy Beginnings to a Social Media Pioneer: An Inside Look at Michael Stelzner's Journey to Success 

02:52 - What inspired Michael to do Social Media Marketing World—His light bulb moment 

04:24 - What Michael did to keep the business afloat during the Pandemic 

09:18 - Talks about the Nature of Entrepreneurship 

10:08 - How doing ‘nothing’ special got Michael international traction for his conferences 

12:01 - Michael shares his relationship-building technique 

15:48 - What happens inside the Social Media Marketing Society? 

17:09 -  Michael's vision on the newest frontier— Web 3 

20:43 - Michael's unique perspective and forecast on Tech Trends and their potential 

23;49 - The culture & practices inside Michael's team that helped his business stay on top of  

           constant refinement. 

Key Takeaways 

“When things change and you can't do business the way you thought you were going to be able to do business, you have to get innovative.”- Michael Stelzner 

You have to keep trying things. Nothing ventured nothing gained. - Michael Stelzner 

 “I believe that the future is going to be a decentralized world where the new technology that is confusing for a lot of people is going to make many things possible.” - Michael Stelzner 

“So what I try to do is I try to look at the past, look at the present, and look at the future and draw trajectory lines and say, okay, I've seen this pattern before. This is generally where this goes. And you can either be there early or you can be there right on schedule, or you can be there late.” - Michael Stelzner 

“...Entrepreneurs we always have things that can distract us. And I'm trying to discern dangerous distractions from opportunities. This is really, really important for anybody because there are always going to be bright, shiny objects that appear before you and me. And we have to choose to ignore them or focus on them.” - Michael Stelzner 

People/Resources Mentioned 

Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition 

https://www.amazon.com/Launch-Quickly-Propel-Business-Competition-ebook/dp/B005526E30?ref_=ast_author_dp  

Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged 

https://www.amazon.com/Writing-White-Papers-Capture-Readers-ebook/dp/B075G6XH4D?ref_=ast_author_dp  

Social Media Marketing World: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/  

Social Media Marketing Society: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/society/  

Social Media Marketing Podcast: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-podcast/  

Web3 Business Podcast: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/web3-business-podcast/  

Crypto Business Conference: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/cbconference/  

Connect with Michael Stelzner 

Facebook: http://facebook.com/smexaminer  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stelzner  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike_stelzner  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smexaminer  

Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/  

Website: https://mkbconseil.ch/contact/  

Why do the most high-achieving leaders of the 21st century happen to be those who understand their own biology? Your host, Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, interviews Scott Halford and seeks an answer to this question. Halford’s book, Activate Your Brain, focuses on the unique value of willpower.

• Is it something you either have or you don’t?
• Is it a muscle that can be trained?
• How is willpower linked to impulse control?
• Is distraction a major stumbling block for many executives?
• How does one coach around it to overcome resistance?

Listen to these invaluable tips to find out.

Who is Scott Halford

Scott Halford is a writer and long-time educator of businesspeople worldwide. He focuses on brain-based behavioral science, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and influence. In 2014, Scott was inducted into the National Speakers Speaker Hall of Fame. He has been the “Brainy Business” columnist for Entrepreneur.com, and blogs for Huffington Post.  Scott is the author of Activate Your Brain (2015) a Wall Street Journal best-selling book, and Be a Shortcut – The Secret Fast-track to Business Success.