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What to do when working hard is not enough with Otis McGregor – Ep. 40

February 6, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this thought-provoking episode, Otis McGregor, Executive Strategist and CEO of Tribe+Purpose, shares how he has used his experience of 25 years in the US Army to help leaders grow and develop as they grow and develop their teams.

Otis retired from the US Army in 2009 as a Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel following 25 years of service. Where he discovered his passion lies in helping people succeed. And it is that same passion now drives him to create better leaders. Otis believes that better leaders create better organizations, better organizations create better communities, and better communities will create a better world.

Becoming a Better Founder through Physical Fitness with Derick Johnson – Ep. 131

January 30, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this ardent episode, Derick Johnson, Owner and Life Coach at Fit with Derick, shares how he helps his clients break old patterns to thrive and not just survive in their professional and personal lives.

You will discover:

- How to exercise for success (not just a six-pack)
- The cost of not being present for your own life
- One simple step to get your physical and mental health goals back on track

The Only Three Things Every CEO Must Do with Daniel Marcos – Ep. 129

January 23, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this irrepressible episode, Daniel Marcos, co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, shares the wisdom he's gained in building a several hundred million dollar business in 4 years, losing it all in his next venture, and going on to coach and impact hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and C-Suite leaders.

You will discover:

- The difference between the leaders you have and the executives you need
- How to know if your leaders can make the leap so you can take your organization to the next level
- The number 1 hindrance to scaling your organization

Starting a Business Isn’t Business. It’s Personal. with Lori Konkler – Ep. 30

November 28, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this transparent and frank episode Lori Konkler of Xennial Traveler explores how personally challenging and fulfilling the life of an entrepreneur can be and reveals the most powerful asset you probably don’t know you already have!
 

Speeding Up by Slowing Down with Brian Smith – Ep. 29

November 24, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this prescient episode, Brian Smith reveals how to get your business or nonprofit to where you want it faster by moving slower.
 Brian Smith, PhD, is founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 18,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter, Mary Griffin, he has authored his latest book, Individual Influence: Find the “I” in Team, which shares how to become our best self with everyone we influence.

The Surprising Gift of Doubt with Marc Pitman – Ep. 23

October 30, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this exceptionally encouraging episode, Marc Pitman, Founder of the Concord Leadership Group, shares how he helps his clients mine for their brilliance within.
 Concord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman, CSP® helps leaders lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching of executives, conducting high-engagement trainings, or growing leaders through his ICF-accredited coach certification program, his clients grow in stability and effectiveness. He is the author of The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. He’s also the author of Ask Without Fear!® – which has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Mandarin. 

Don’t Forget Your History with Shae Bynes – Ep. 19

October 14, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this highly energetic episode, Shae Bynes, Founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur shares how God broke into her life and changed it’s course forever!

 Shae is a woman (and wife and mommy) who loves God, loves people, and is wildly passionate about seeing others experience God’s best in their lives by walking in their Kingdom identity and authority. She has written several book on how to do business with God instead of for Him.

Why Strategy Must Come First with Matthew Pollard – Ep. 18

October 12, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this can’t miss episode, Matthew Pollard, international speaker and author of The Introvert’s Edge and the Introvert’s Edge to Networking, shares how he went from a scared kid in the the back office of a failing real estate office to one of the world’s top-rated speakers and on to becoming The RapidGrowth Guy.

 Matthew Pollard is an internationally-recognized consultant, speaker, blogger, author, mentor, coach, and serial entrepreneur with five multi-million dollar business success stories under his belt, all before the age of 30. He is the founder and CEO of Rapid Growth, LLC, dedicated to achieving maximum ROI for businesses of all sizes. Though his client list includes multiple Fortune 500 companies, his real passion is helping small business owners end the overwhelm, eliminate the stress and guesswork, and get on a clear path to Rapid Growth. Called “the real deal” by Forbes, his methods have transformed over 3500 businesses to date.

You do not exist unless you have an online presence with Paige Arnof-Fenn – Ep. 15

September 27, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this gold mine of an episode, Paige Arnoff-Fenn, founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, shares nugget after nugget after nugget of sounds wisdom for CEOs of companies of all sizes.

She shares the power of focusing on what you do best and building a community of supporters around to to carry everything else.
 Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, a global branding and digital marketing firm whose clients range from early stage start-up to Fortune 500 companies including Colgate, Virgin, Microsoft and The New York Times Company. She was formerly VP Marketing at Zipcar and VP Marketing at Inc.com. Prior to that she held the title of SVP Marketing at Launch Media, an Internet start-up that was later sold to Yahoo.

Arnof-Fenn has also worked as a special assistant to the chief marketing officer of global marketing at The Coca-Cola Company and held the position of director of the 1996 Olympic Commemorative Coin Program at the Department of Treasury.

Arnof-Fenn is a founding Board member of Women Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology and she is the past Board Chair of the Alumni Board of Stanford University. She was the Appointed Director for Harvard Business School on the Harvard Alumni Association Board, which governs all the schools across the university. She is also the former Vice President of the Harvard Business School Global Alumni Board and the only woman Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sports Museum at the Boston Garden, is an advisor to several early stage private companies and non profit organizations and is also a 3 time past president of the Stanford Club of New England which serves alumni in a 5 state region. She holds an undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
 Want to learn more about Paige’s work at Mavens and Moguls? Check out her website at www.MavensAndMoguls.com.

What to do if your team is failing to follow through with Ron Higgs – Ep. 8

September 4, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this insightful episode, Ron Higgs reveals the first step to scaling any organization, and it’s not what you think!
 Ron Higgs is a veteran, engineer, business executive, and published author. He has more than 20 years of experience in leadership, operations, engineering management, and program management. He has worked in several industries and held leadership positions in startups, small companies, and large corporations. He is a technically adept systems thinker who inspires collaboration, leads change, and creates synergy across all business operating functions.

Ron is the founder of Wolf Management Solutions, where he is a Fractional COO, consultant, and coach. He is a certified Scale Architect and Predictable Success expert where he helps busy CEOs scale their companies through leadership, organizational development, and process improvement.
 Want to learn more about Ron and his work? You can connect with him right now at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-higgs/.

What is hidden in the shadow of your strengths with Dr. Tom Lutz – Ep. 5

August 24, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this magnetic episode, Dr. Tom Lutz, Author of Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work, shares why the best business leaders need a coach more than anybody else and the power of peer groups to accelerate your growth as a leader.
 While planting several churches in the Baltimore area, Tom became involved in a small startup information services company that serviced the construction industry.

Over the next 20 years, Tom filled various senior roles including divisional President, the company grew to $120 million with 1600 employees in 18 countries.

After the sale of CMD Group Tom launched Vision Planners, LLC, a consultancy designed to assist visionaries in finding, planning and executing their vision.

Tom Currently facilitates two Convene Groups in the Atlanta area. With his unique background, Tom guides client companies in the development of strategic plans and implementation designed to ensure the realization of their visions.

Tom earned his doctorate from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2017. In addition to his work as a Convene Chair he is currently Professor of Biblical Studies at Metro Atlanta Seminary. He is writing a book on the topic of vocational discipleship which should be published in 2020. He lives in Peachtree Corners, GA with Sherry, his wife of 45 years, in close proximity to his seven children and 8 grandchildren.
 You can find out more about Tom at https://www.convenenow.com/tomlutz and his brand new book Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work https://www.facebook.com/VocationalDiscipleship/

The Unexpected Route to the Resources You Need with Benj Miller – Ep. 3

August 24, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this engaging episode, Benj Miller, Co-Founder & Chief Architect of System & Soul, shares how he went from teenage night club owner to accidental entrepreneur to a coach & consultant that helps entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Along the way he discovered the power of and path to achieving clarity and control for your business.
 Benj is a proven entrepreneur who values character, culture and innovation. He founded his first company 17 years ago as the strategist and visionary behind Syrup Marketing , where he has launched hundreds of brands for clients -- and eight additional operating companies of his own.

One constant runs through all that Benj does: he has a passion for creating amazing organizational culture … culture that pours into people; that develops and sustains them.
Notably, he brings that heart to his family, too -- his wife of 21 years and their four amazing kids!

Benj’s coaching journey started with an implementation during a merger of two of his companies. It was such a success that he began coaching all of his other companies. He then went on to create ninety.io, a software platform, authored The Clarity Field Guide, co-hosts the System & Soul Podcast.

In 2021, Benj founded System & Soul. It’s the only operating framework that combines the systems and soul of a business. System & Soul pulls in some of the same systems and principles that have helped businesses run better for decades but has a deeper focus on the Soul of the company… the identity, culture, and people development. Together, these elements are proven to create breakthrough in companies across industries to accelerate growth.
 Want to learn more about Benj's work at System & Soul? Check out his website at www.systemandsoul.com and for a free daily leadership reminder visit the261.com.