Beyond The Walls of Institution with Robert DeFinis: Lead to Succeed 126

It's really important to regularly think about where we are in our work lives. This helps us grow, adapt, and stay healthy. 

Robert DeFinis is an expert who helps people do this. He's been working with kids, athletes, coaches, teams, leaders, and groups for more than twenty years. He knows a lot about doing well and has experience in education, leading nonprofits, law enforcement, and understanding behavior.

Robert created Total Optimal Performance Solutions and RDF Books. He also helped start the Center for Teaching Excellence - Online. He's written books like The Hero Teacher, Gen-eXceptional, and some children's books about current issues.

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Mastering the Art of Communication with Steve Cockram: Lead to Succeed 125

Most people’s pain comes because they’re unable to make relationships work. In the professional realm, effective communication is the heartbeat of collaboration, innovation, and productivity. It ensures that ideas flow seamlessly, teams align cohesively, and goals are achieved with precision. And today, that's exactly what our guest Steve Cockram will be sharing insights on.

Steve is an inspirational communicator, serial entrepreneur, author, and confidante to elite leaders around the world. He is highly skilled at making people think, laugh, and act.

Steve is a co-founder of GiANT Worldwide and GiANT London. He has co-authored multiple leadership books, including his most recent, THE COMMUNICATION CODE, which details how to set the parameters of a conversation from the outset, preventing misunderstandings and miscommunication, and highlights recognizing the power dynamics of interactions to help.

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Embracing the Discomfort with Adam House: Lead to Succeed 124

In the dynamic realm of business, the adage holds true: enterprises are either in a state of growth or on a trajectory towards decline, leaving no room for a middle ground. Our guest, Adam House will share valuable insights and tips to navigate this dichotomy effectively.

Adam House is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background as a former senior executive, professional basketball player, and team Co-Owner. Adam adds a unique perspective to business advising. Over his 25-year career, Adam has not only started, scaled, and exited multiple companies across various industries but has done so with his commitment to values such as faith, family, and personal interests. 

Adam has a proven track record of excellence, being the Founder/CEO of DMA - acquired by V12 Group; Velocitude - developed by Akamai Technologies; and Qualmetrix - publicly traded on NASDAQ. 

Despite the challenges of being a husband, father, and entrepreneur, Adam maintains his faith, family, and fitness priorities. Adam's professional journey has been a continuous cycle of learning and growth.

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Care Transforms Sales with Jeremy Sandell: Lead to Succeed 123

In the world of sales, genuine care is the key to success. When you genuinely care about your customers, it goes beyond just making a sale; it's about understanding their needs, providing value, and creating a positive experience. People are more likely to buy from someone they trust and feel genuinely cares about their well-being, that’s exactly what we will learn from our guest Jeremy Sandell.

Jeremy is an online sales and marketing professional with more than $15,000,000 in 1:1 sales across 6+ different industries.

He’s spent the last 12 years studying human behavior and evolutionary psychology and has developed a unique, non-salesy approach to sales that results in considerably higher than average closing rates in the high-ticket sales niche.

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Find your Life Mission with Dr. Phil Hickman: Lead to Succeed 122

Uncovering the mission that sets our soul on fire is not just about finding purpose; it's about grabbing life by the horns and forging a path that screams, "This is who I am, and this is what I'm meant to do!”. In this episode, we're diving deep with our guest, Dr. Philip Hickman, as he unveils the riveting story of discovering his life mission and the impactful journey he embarked on to bring it to life. 

As a distinguished public speaker, Dr. Phil has presented at national conferences and workshops for organizations such as the U.S Department of Education and Columbia University.

He is a prolific author with three books that showcase his groundbreaking methodologies in leadership, personalized learning, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Phil is a versatile entrepreneur, having created Plabook, an AI powered reading technology solutions firm.

He has also co-founded multiple nonprofit organizations and played a key role in successful edutech ventures.

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Become a Value Setter with Andrea Feigl: Lead to Succeed 121

Being the leading voice in healthcare funding requires the courage to be the first to ask and advocate for change.  It's about empowering others to realize they're not alone, encouraging them to step up, and affirming that advocating for change is not just acceptable but essential. This is exactly what our guest Andrea Feigl will empower every leader to do.

As Health Finance Institute's CEO and founder, Andrea brings extensive leadership experience in academia, the public sector, international organizations, and the global non-profit sector.

Her past work focused on the economics and policies of preventing and treating the economic burden of chronic diseases, as well as on health financing and governance, UHC, and cost-effectiveness of chronic disease interventions.

Apart from being the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, she has also authored several high-level reports, including Development Aid Flows for Chronic Diseases for the Center for Global Development and a leading WEF/Harvard report on the global economic burden of chronic diseases.

Andrea was a Visiting Scientist at Harvard from 2015 to 2020 at the School of Public Health and is a Salzburg Global Fellow.

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From the Base Paths to the Boardroom with Damon Lembi: Lead to Succeed 120

In the complex landscape of professional challenges, there comes a defining juncture— a moment when setbacks and obstacles prompt a crucial question: Is it time to deepen your skills, to evolve and overcome, or is it the signal for a more profound shift, a redirection towards a new career path? 

In this episode, we explore this delicate balance with our guest Damon Lembi who himself had to navigate this intricate terrain. 

For nearly three decades, Damon has led Learnit through the ever-changing L&D landscape, gaining insight into what works, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competition. 

Coming to business from a career in baseball, he brings an athlete’s perspective on leadership and training to my informal mentoring of executives. Damon has distilled those hard-won insights into his bestselling book, “The Learn-It-All Leader—Mindset, Traits, and Tools.” 

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Make Your Business Thrive with Mosongo Moukwa: Lead to Succeed 119

In the dynamic world of commerce, cultivating profitability in untapped markets with innovative products isn't just a decision—it's the crescendo of a symphony, resonating with the commitment to prosperity and the beat of boundless possibilities. This is precisely where the expertise of Lead to Succeed guest Mosongo Moukwa shines, orchestrating success in this vibrant business symphony.

Mosongo is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Over thirty-plus years in leadership, he has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success.

Mosongo helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people. This results in increased profitability and growth expansion.

Mosongo has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world’s most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson. He is currently President at Hathaway Advanced Materials.

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Fostering a Human-Centric Workplace with James Burstall: Lead to Succeed 118

The heartbeat of a thriving company lies in its people. In this ever-evolving era, where technological advancements race ahead, it's the human element that propels innovation, fosters resilience, and ultimately fuels success. That’s what we’ll be exploring in this episode with our guest James Burstall.

James is the CEO of Argonon Group and bestselling author of 'The Flexible Method: Prepare to Prosper in the Next Global Crisis.’

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Take that Step Today with Shawn Shewchuk: Lead to Succeed 117

We all have wise individuals in our lives—those who have successfully navigated challenging circumstances. Ignoring their golden advice would be a mistake, right? 

In this episode, our guest Shawn Shewchuk will inspire us to do just that, while also sharing profound insights from his professional and personal journey.

Shawn is known as the #1 results coach and 2x best-selling author. He has helped over 12,000 clients in his professional career and has over 5,000 keynote presentations to his credit.

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Beyond Business with Alex Atwood: Lead to Succeed 116

In the world of work, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of financial success. However, what many of us often overlook is that the environment in which we work plays a pivotal role in our overall satisfaction and well-being. That’s one area that we’ll be discussing with Lead to Succeed guest Alex Atwood.

Alex is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and staffing sectors, and an emerging coach in the psychedelics field. He is also a public speaker, angel investor, podcaster, and philanthropist. 

Alex gained business acumen early on, starting with selling candy at a markup in elementary school, and went on to found several companies, including Sanistaff and the Hospitality Training Institute. One of his significant accomplishments was pivoting his hospitality staffing agency during the COVID-19 pandemic, getting 75% of his workforce back to work in just 21 days.

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Become a Leadership Junkie with Tim Lupinacci: Lead to Succeed 114

Leadership isn't tied to titles or roles; it's about using your qualities to create a positive impact. “Everybody Leads”: That’s what Lead to succeed guest Tim Lupinacci will be sharing about.

Tim Lupinacci spent the first 28 years of his legal practice focused on helping financial institutions solve complex problems arising in commercial restructuring and bankruptcy matters throughout the country. Four years ago, he was selected as CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, which is one of the 100 largest law firms in the country. In this, and prior, leadership positions, he has led the Firm through significant organizational change, growth, and the global pandemic. He continues leading Baker Donelson through its five-year BakerVision 2028 strategy, and the execution of its Diversity & Inclusion Compact.

As a self-professed “leadership junkie”, Tim’s journey to stepping up as a leader began thirty years ago as a young lawyer after disappointing a boss with an epic failure. In the three decades since, Tim has studied, read, and grown his leadership skills through hard work, being curious, trying novel ideas, failing, learning from the failures, and getting better every day. This culminated in launching a non-profit called “Everybody Leads” focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leadership skills and confidence to better lead themselves, lead others, and lead in the community.

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From MD to CEO with Dr. Jonathan Baktari: Lead to Succeed 112

Excelling as a professional does not preclude you from succeeding at entrepreneurship. That’s what we learned from Lead to Succeed guest Dr. Jonathan Baktari.

Jonathan is the CEO at both e7 Health and US Drug Test Centers and the host of Baktari MD. e7 health is a preventative health and wellness company that has been called the “the Uber of preventive medicine” and was named the Best Technology Company in the Healthcare Space in 2019. 

US Drug Test Centers is a nationwide network of over 20,000 testing centers in the US and is revolutionizing drug and alcohol testing across the nation.

A former triple board-certified physician with specialties in internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, being a healthcare CEO is only the latest chapter in Dr. Baktari’s life mission to help others by making integrative preventative medicine available to everyone.

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