Embrace Constraints with Gary Harpst: Lead to Succeed 132

It's important to see constraints not as obstacles that limit us, but rather as opportunities for innovation and creativity. By reframing our perspective, we can harness the power of constraints to drive progress and achieve remarkable outcomes. And this is exactly what Lead to Succeed guest Gary Harpst will demonstrate through his insightful experiences and practical wisdom.

Gary Harpst, CEO of LeadFirst, is known for his fusion of faith and work, fostering agile organizations. With four decades of experience, he founded three successful businesses, one of which merged and was sold to Microsoft. He has authored three books. His latest book, "Built to Beat Chaos," makes the biblical case that we are all created to overcome chaos.

From the Stockroom to the Corner Office with Brian Librach: Lead to Succeed 131

In today's competitive business landscape, where efficiency and systems often take precedence, some leaders stand out for prioritizing people above all else. Brian, our guest, epitomizes this ethos.

Brian worked in retail for 35 years, from the stockroom to the corner office. He was a VP of stores for PacSun and Urban Outfitters and most recently ran Old Navy stores in Canada. His new book helps people write or rewrite their career outcomes.

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.

Listen in and learn more about the importance of building trust in sales.

Building Connections with Yehiel Kalish: Lead to Succeed 74

What sets apart the great leaders from all the others? Connections!

And nobody does connections better than Yehiel Kalish.

Yehiel Kalish is a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives and currently serves as the CEO of Hatzalah, the largest volunteer ambulance service in the United States.

In this episode, Yehiel went deep on building connections.

I am super excited to share his wisdom and insights with you.

Influence and Impact with Kevin Kruse: Lead to Succeed 60

What does true leadership look like in 2020? The office is closed, the team is remote, and productivity is down. These are some of the unique challenges that leaders face during our current pandemic. Kevin Kruse, leadership expert and best-selling author, offers keen insight into maximizing our influence and impact. Listen in as Kevin teaches us that leading with intent, being mindful, promoting values, and setting aside uninterrupted time to tackle deep work are the keys to bringing out the best in ourselves and our teams.

Networking Your Way to Success with Ivan Misner: Lead to Succeed 47

Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. He has been called the "father of modern networking" by CNN and one of the “Top Networking Experts to Watch” by Forbes. He is a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 23 books and is a columnist for Entrepreneur.com.

He has been named Humanitarian of the Year by the Red Cross, is the recipient of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award and is the Co-Founder of the BNI Charitable Foundation.

Listen in to this fun, engaging and super-informative conversation about networking and service.

Rise Up and Network Better with John Corcoran: Lead to Succeed 44

In this episode, Naphtali interviews John Corcoran. John is an attorney, writer, and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, he has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and owned his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area working with small business owners and entrepreneurs.

He is the creator of Smart Business Revolution and the Smart Business Revolution podcast. He’s a cofounder of Rise25, LLC, an education and training company which holds in-person and virtual trainings for ecommerce entrepreneurs and professional services business owners.

From the Studio to the Boardroom with Billy Mann: Lead to Succeed 43

In this episode, Naphtali interviews Billy Mann. Billy is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, record producer, creative executive, and philanthropist. Over a 25-year period, Mann has built his career from Philadelphia street musician to writing and producing some of the most influential recording artists in modern music, to entrepreneur and music executive.

Since penning his first Top 10 hit in 1995, Mann has racked up several Top 40 hits around the world, with cumulative album sales of over 120 million. He was the youngest executive at board level of a multi-national music company in EMI where he also served as Chief Creative Officer and President of A&R and Management, Global. He was also appointed President of BMG, North America before founding his own portfolio of rights management companies under the banner of Manncom Creative Partners, based in the US.

Lead to Succeed dives deep into personal leadership journeys, seeking to understand how leaders got to where they are today, and the challenges & successes that they experienced along the way