In this episode, we dive into crisis management with Kon Apostolopoulos, founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions and author of 'The Engagement Blueprint: Building a Culture of Commitment and Performance'. Kon shares insights on navigating business crises, emphasizing the importance of communication, flexibility, and resilience. He discusses common crises faced by leaders, such as succession planning and remote work challenges, and offers strategies to build trust and engage employees effectively. Learn how to transform crises into opportunities and create a workplace culture that thrives amidst change.

Dima Ghawi, author of 'Breaking Vases: Shattering Limitations and Daring to Thrive,' shares her journey from an arranged marriage in Jordan to becoming a global leader. In this episode, she discusses overcoming cultural norms, building inclusive work cultures, and the importance of self-​worth. Learn how Dima's experiences can inspire managers and leaders to embrace change and lead with courage.

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Tom Beener, author of "It's Better to March in Circles Than Not March at All." As a former securities attorney with deep ties to organized crime, Tom shares riveting personal stories and offers actionable tips on high-​stakes decision-​making, leadership under pressure, and maintaining a moral compass in business.

John Marvin, CEO of Texas State Optical, discusses the transformative power of mindset and the role of AI in healthcare. He shares how he grew Texas State Optical into a leading brand by adapting to industry changes and embracing AI technology. Marvin emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving success, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals.

Grace Gavin, co-​founder of Know Honesty and author of the book by the same name. In this episode, we talk about: how open communication can reduce anxiety, ease aggression, and limit indecision in the workplace; practical exercises for enhancing communication skills; the impact of AI on communication, and how to assess your own communication style.

Andrew Barry is a seasoned expert in learning and development. He is the founder and CEO of Curious Lion, a company dedicated to high-​performance leadership and learning. In this episode, we talk about: transformative learning and leadership; the role of curiosity, adaptive intelligence, and AI in training programs; and practical tips for managers to foster continuous learning and align personal growth with business objectives.

Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and is the top selling author of more than 80 books on business and personal success. As a popular keynote speaker and seminar leader, he has addressed more than five million people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the U.S., Canada and 82 other countries worldwide. In episode 05, we discuss: the most important quality that a manager should have, the three most common mistakes leaders make, how to set better goals and the importance of the work culture.

Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of The New York Times best seller The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude — which has just been published a new edition with many new tips to help you find, build and keep a winning attitude. In episode 13, we discuss: why attitude is critical to management and leadership; countering negative attitudes and how to change your attitude by changing what you think about.

Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television host of C‑Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C‑Suite TV, and business podcast host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C‑Suite Radio. Hayzlett is the author of three best-​selling business books: Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless, Running the Gauntlet and The Mirror Test. In episode 15, we discuss how the C‑Suite thinks, how to talk to them and how to become one of them.

Jennifer Gluckow is an author and founder of Sales in a New York Minute as well as host of a YouTube Channel of the same name. In episode 16, Jennifer discusses how age plays a role in the workplace and uses her professional experience to share her advice for young managers and first-​time managers.

Tom Peters is a best-​selling author and world renowned expert on business management practices. Peters is co-​author of In Search of Excellence—the book that changed the way the world does business, and often tagged as the best business book ever. In episode 19, we discuss: Tom's new book — The Excellence Dividend, how to avoid being replaced by technology, the characteristics of a successful team and the critical need for soft skills mastery by managers at all levels.

Dr. Christine Porath is an Associate Professor and Researcher at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and an expert in workplace incivility, its costs and remedies. She is author of Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace and co-​author of The Cost of Bad Behavior. In episode 28, we discuss her research on the decline of civility, how it affects productivity and what managers can do about it.

Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-​leader, and New York Times best-​selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-​intuitive, reality-​based approach to leadership. In episode 32, we discuss: Cy's definition of drama, and the effects on the workplace, acceptable ways to react to drama that has been created and how to hire low drama employees.

Michael Houlihan is the co-​founder of Barefoot Wine, now, the world’s largest wine brand. He, along with Bonnie Harvey, are consultants, international keynote speakers and New York Times Bestselling authors. In episode 50, we discuss: the definition of The Money Map and why every manager should show this to their employees; how to get employees to understand where their salaries come from; how to identify and hire a “hustle” mentality; and the unique concept of a Two-​Division Company (Sales and Sales Support).

Neil Sahota is an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) artificial intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the book Own the A.I. Revolution, and Professor at UC Irvine. In this episode, we discuss: what artificial intelligence actually is, and what it isn't; ways you can use AI and your resources for social good; why promoting incompetent people is a common leadership mistake; how to tell when a product is legitimately AI or just an inflated marketing claim; and organizations that facilitate you getting involved in using AI for social good.