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Archive
#	Title	Featured Guest
168R	How to Spot Major Changes in Business Before They Happen [Fan Favorite]	Professor Rita Gunther McGrath, author of "Seeing Around Corners"
183	C-Suite Politics in the age of Zoom	Nancy Halpern, Founder of Political IQ
162R	Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success as a Leader	Deborah Lee James, 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force; author of "Aim High"
182	How Top Leadership Can Build Bridges to Promote Racial Equity	Dr. Gail Hayes, Race Relations Consultant
181	The Pressure Is Rising — The Keys To Beating C-Suite Burnout	Tina Greenbaum, author of "Mastery Under Pressure"
180	There’s Always More to the Story	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
179	What Will Separate Top CEOs From The Rest in a Post-Pandemic World?	Adam Bryant, Managing Director of Merryck & Co.; author of "The Corner Office"
178	Visual Thinking”… And Why CEOs Should Care About It	Todd Cherches, Author of "VisuaLeadership"
177	The Secret to Living a Life of Meaning – Every Day	Dr. Jann Freed, author of "Leading with Wisdom"
176	Improvising Through Crisis: Employing Comedy To Make Messages Stick	Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Applied Improvisation at Second City Works
175	It’s Time to Face the Elephant In The Room — Again	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
31-R	Leading Your Organization Through Times of Upheaval and Major Change	Dr. Leslie Austin
174	Navigating the Biggest Challenge of Visionary Leadership in the Post-Pandemic World	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
173	Find Silver Linings to Lead Your Company Through the Crisis — and Beyond	Shari Spiro, CEO & Founder of AdMagic Games & Breaking Games
172	A Leader’s Guide to Finding the Positive Side of Turbulence	Amy Lee Segami
171	How Non-Tech Leaders Can Trust Technology to Create Real Value - During & After the Crisis	Graham Binks, author of "Trusting Technology"
93R	Need to Pivot? Tap Into Your Organization’s Intelligence [Fan Favorite]	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
170	Finding the Best Mentors For You in a Profoundly Changing World	Jim Blasingame, The "Small Business Advocate"
169	How Activating Your Brain Can Increase Innovation	Scott Halford, author of "Activate Your Brain"
168	How to Spot Major Changes in Business Before They Happen	Professor Rita Gunther McGrath, author of "Seeing Around Corners"
155R	How To Gain Real Commitment To Your Vision [Fan Favorite]	Pam Harper and Scott Harper
158R	The Keys To Finding Hidden Time For New Opportunities [Fan Favorite]	Charles Duhigg, author of "Smarter Faster Better"
3R	Why Conversational Intelligence is a Game Changer in Business [Fan Favorite]	Judith E. Glaser, author of "Conversational Intelligence"
167	Human Capital Moneyball: a New Way to Value the Financial Impact of Employees	Dr. Solange Charas, Founder and CEO of HC Moneyball
146R	Fan Favorite: What It Takes To Create The Best Place To Work	Dr. Ron Friedman, Author of "The Best Place To Work"
147R	Fan Favorite: "Create New Opportunities Through Your Hidden Network"	Dr. David Burkus, Author of "Friend of a Friend"
166	The Most Valuable Leadership Lesson I Ever Learned”: Jeffrey J. Kaney Sr., Founder and CEO, Kaney Group, LLC	Jeffrey J. Kaney Sr., Founder and CEO, Kaney Group, LLC
165	The New Keys to Leadership Success as Stakeholder Needs Change	Peter R. Gleason, President & CEO of NACD
164	Could the Gig Economy Make Your Office Obsolete?	Diane Mulcahy, author of "The Gig Economy"
163	The Most Valuable Leadership Lesson I Ever Learned”: Tanya Hall, CEO, Greenleaf Book Group	Tanya Hall, CEO, Greenleaf Book Group
162	Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success as a Leader	Deborah Lee James, 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and author of "Aim High"
161	How the Art of M&A Strategy is Changing: What Top Leadership Needs to Know	Dr. Alexandra Lajoux, author of "The Art of M&A"
160	3 Emerging Ethical Issues of AI And IoT That Top Leadership Teams Need to Prioritize	David J. Sorin, CPA Esq., Partner, McCarter & English, LLP
159	How CEOs Can Use LinkedIn To Strengthen Business Relationships	Sid Vaidya, MBA, Commercial Banker & Professional Networker
158	The Keys To Finding Hidden Time For New Opportunities	Charles Duhigg, author of "Smarter Faster Better"
157	How Is The Leader’s Mindset Evolving?	Terence Mauri, author of "The Leader's Mindset"
156	Is It Realistic to Always Be Happy at Work?	Tina Greenbaum, author of "Mastery Under Pressure"
155	How To Gain Real Commitment To Your Vision	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
154	The New Expectation for CEOs to Lead Change	Pam Harper & Vickie Sullivan, top marketing strategist for thought leaders
153	The Art of Failing Toward Greatness	Brian Scudamore, Founder & CEO of O2E Brands, including 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
152	The New Keys for Leadership Success in a Disruptive World	Peter R. Gleason, President & CEO of NACD
151	How Stories Can Launch Epic Transformation	Greg Stone, author of "Branding with Powerful Stories"
150	Burnout in the C-Suite: Why It Happens and How to Beat It	Tina Greenbaum, author of "Mastery Under Pressure"
149	How a World Class Climber Discovers New Heights of Potential	Julie Lewis, author of "Moving Mountains"
148	Hiring the Right Executive Search Firm For Your Company	Jane Howze, Managing Director & Founder of The Alexander Group
147	Create New Opportunities Through Your Hidden Network	Dr. David Burkus, Author of "Friend of a Friend"
146	What It Takes To Create The Best Place To Work	Dr. Ron Friedman, Author of "The Best Place To Work"
145	What is the Future of Trust in the Digital Age?	Jim Blasingame, author of "the 3rd Ingredient"
144	How Business Leaders Can Bridge The Growing Divide Between "Us" and "Them"	Howard Ross, Author of "Our Search for Belonging"
143	How To Create Clarity in the Midst of Uncertainty	Ann Latham, author of "The Clarity Papers"
142	CEO Lessons From a 2017 Malcolm Baldrige Award Winner	Celeste Ford, CEO of Stellar Solutions
141	How to Open Up To Others During Hard Times	Judith E. Glaser, author of "Conversational Intelligence"
140	How Virtual Offices Are Transforming the 21st Century Workplace	Frank Cottle, CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices
139	Friend of a Friend: How Hidden Networks Can Transform your Life	Dr. David Burkus, Author of "Friend of a Friend"
138	An Award Winning CEO Keynotes “Everyone Deserves a Fairy Tale”	Simon Nynens, CEO of Wayside Technology Group
137	What It Takes To Earn A Reputation As A Game Changer	Ari Raivetz, CEO of Organica Water Inc.
136	What Big Mergers Can Tell Us About New Opportunities in 2018	Dr. Ben Gomes-Casseres, Author of "Remix Strategy"
135	How Tough Conversations Can Shape Real Change	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
134	How A Modern CTO Can Boost Your Company’s Success	Joel Beasley, Founder of Logic17 and author of "Modern CTO"
133	Why Successful Leaders Should Reinvent Themselves	Dorie Clark, Author of "Reinventing You"
132	Why You Need to Slow Down to Speed Up	Dr. Liz Bywater, author of "Slow Down to Speed Up"
131	What Every CEO Needs to Know in a Tight Labor Market	Judith E. Glaser, Author of "Conversational Intelligence"
130	What’s At the Heart of Igniting Game-Changing Results?	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
129	Four Ways to Create Work-Life Balance During the Holidays	Jen Slaw, professional juggler, speaker and educator
128	Looking For Imaginative Business Gifts? How About One Of These Award-Winning Games?	Shari Spiro, CEO of AdMagic & Breaking Games
127	From Industry Star to Global Visionary: The Business Case for Thought Leadership Speaking	Vickie Sullivan, top marketing strategist for thought leaders
126	How to Make Conflict Work to Your Advantage	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
125	The Key To Leading For Growth In The Face Of Industry Consolidation, Disruption, And Shakeouts	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
124	A More Powerful Way To Shape Your Company’s Culture For Growth	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
123	The Surprising Truth About Visionary Leaders	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
122	Bring Together Groups With Opposing Interests - Use Conversational intelligence®	Judith E. Glaser, author of "Conversational Intelligence"
121	Leading Into Your Purpose: Lessons From a Top Franchise Owner	Stephanie Howe, Top Franchise Owner with Comfort Keepers
120	Create More Game-Changing Opportunities: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone!	Simon Nynens, CEO of Wayside Technology Group
119	Busting 3 Myths About Bringing Your Vision to Life	Pam Harper & Karissa Thacker, author of "The Art of Authenticity"
118	Pam & Scott’s Book Pairing on Leading for Game-Changing Decisions	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
117	The Keys to Performing Your Best in High-Stakes Situations	Michael Port, author of "Steal the Show"
116	How Corporate Philanthropy Can Grow Your Business	Karen Eber Davis
115	A Surprising Way Leaders Can Increase Trust	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
114	How Can You Change Your Competitive Game? Create Alliance “Constellations"	Dr. Ben Gomes-Casseres, Author of "Remix Strategy"
113	The Need For Speed Has Intensified. What Are You Going To Do About It?	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
112	Getting a Jump On Your Competitors When Every Advantage Counts	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
111	How to Demonstrate the Value of CEO Vision and Leadership	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
110	Beyond Outsourcing: How Small Businesses And Large Companies Can Work Together To Create New Value	Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate
109	Mistakes Happen – How to Use Them to Strengthen Your Organization’s Resilience	Pam Harper & Judith E. Glaser, author of "Conversational Intelligence"
108	How to Be More Productive AND Less Busy	Charles Duhigg, author of "Smarter Faster Better"
107	Three Ways to Create Breakthrough Thinking for More Powerful Decisions	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
106	Trends In 2017 For Attracting & Retaining Top Talent: How You Can Respond	Dr. Ron Friedman, author of "The Best Place To Work"
105	Three Keys For Leading On Purpose In a Rapidly Shifting Environment	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
104	Responding To Seismic Change: How Leaders Can Ease The Way	Dr. Leslie Austin
103	Scaling For Growth? Here’s What An Award Winning CEO Learned	Shari Spiro, CEO of AdMagic & Breaking Games
102	Looking to Build a Breakthrough Brand? Create Breakthrough Thinking	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
101	New Years Resolution Bonus: Master Leading through the “Grey Zone of Innovation” on the Journey of Growth	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
100	New Years Resolutions, Part 2: Adopting an Even Bigger and Bolder Leader’s Mindset	Terence Mauri, global mentor & author of "The Leader's Mindset"
99	New Year’s Resolutions Part 1: Increasing Conversational Intelligence for Game-Changing Results	Judith E. Glaser, author of Conversational Intelligence
98	Emerging Trends in CEO Branding	Karen Tiber Leland, President of Sterling Marketing Group
97	Looking for Business gifts for Your Team? Consider One of These Award-winning Games!	Shari Spiro, CEO of AdMagic & Breaking Games
96	Pam & Scott’s 2016 Holiday Book Pairing Part 2: Launching Ourselves and Our Companies into the New Year	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
95	Five ways to Create Work-Life Balance During the Holidays	Jen Slaw, professional juggler, speaker and educator
94	Pam & Scott’s 2016 Holiday Book Pairing − Adapting to Seismic Changes in the Business Environment	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
93	Need to Pivot? Tap Into Your Organization’s Intelligence	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
92	The Unexpected Advantage of Constraints	Whitney Johnson, author of "Disrupt Yourself"
91	Creating New Value Through Remix Strategy	Dr. Ben Gomes-Casseres, Author of "Remix Strategy"
90	The CEO's Role in Navigating the “Gray Zone” of Innovation	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
89	Making Tough Choices Easier by Being an Authentic Leader	Pam Harper & Karissa Thacker, author of "The Art of Authenticity"
88	Leading for Social Responsibility: Do Your Company’s Actions Match Your Values?	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
87	Changing Your Business Game Through Diversity: The Latest Trends	Jane S. Howze, Managing Director & Founder of The Alexander Group
86	The Secrets of Being More Productive in Life and Business	Charles Duhigg, author of "Smarter Faster Better"
85	The Secrets of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace	Dr. Ron Friedman, Author of "The Best Place To Work"
84	How To Recognize Emerging Opportunities Ahead of Your Competitors	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
83	Pam & Scott’s Book Pairing For Changing Your Game in the Evolving Digital Age	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
82	Boost Momentum for High Stakes Performance − Lessons From Sports Psychology	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
81	Using the Power of Games to Inspire Strategic Thinking	Shari Spiro, CEO of AdMagic & Breaking Games
80	What Does It Take To Do The Impossible?	Brian Scudamore, Founder & CEO of O2E Brands, including 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
79	Why CEOs Should Get Out and Speak	Ken Lizotte, author of "The Speaker's Edge"
78	Find Top Talent Faster. Apply Lessons From Pokémon Go.	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
77	Three Keys To Keeping Your Entrepreneurial Spirit Alive Despite Success	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
76	Pam & Scott’s Book Pairing For Growing in the Changing Digital Age	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
75	The Leader’s Mindset: How To Win in the Age of Disruption	Terence Mauri, global mentor & author of "The Leader's Mindset"
74	The Art of Transforming Business Models for Dramatic Growth	Cheryl Biron, President & CEO, One Horn Transportation
73	The Key to Moving Fast Enough When Everything is Important	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
72	How Your Vacation Can Make You a Better Leader	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
71	How to Stay Agile and Increase Momentum for Growth	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
70	Pam and Scott’s Business Book Pairings for Kicking off the Summer	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
69	The Myths of Creativity Under New Management	Dr. David Burkus, author of "Under New Management"
68	Connectography: A growing force for driving opportunity	Parag Khanna, global strategist & author of Connectography
67	Steal The Show: Succeeding in High-Stakes Situations	Michael Port, author of Steal the Show
66	The Secret to Achieving Game-Changing Results	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
65	Embracing the Power of Constraints	Whitney Johnson, author of Disrupt Yourself
64	PeopleShock − The Path to Profits When Customers Rule	Tema Frank, author of "PeopleShock"
63	Three Trends in Happiness at Work in 2016	Pam Harper & Gayle Lantz, Founder of WorkMatters, Inc.
62	The Art of Authenticity	Dr. Karissa Thacker, author of The Art of Authenticity
61	The Keys to Building More Powerful Collaboration	Judith E. Glaser, author of Conversational Intelligence
60	Leading Innovation To Respond to Customers' Changing Needs	Julie Sue Auslander, President and Chief Cultural Officer of cSubs
59	Building a Stronger Business Community Through Corporate Philanthropy	Karen Eber Davis, expert on for-profit / nonprofit partnering
58	Pam and Scott’s Business Book Pairings for Inspiring Yourself and Others	Pam Harper and Scott Harper
57	Confronting Elephants in the Room: What We Can Learn From Chris Rock and the Oscars	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
56	Using the Power Of Improvisation to Boost Organizational Momentum	Kelly Leonard, Creative Advisor with The Second City Comedy Club, Chicago
55	Using Outsourcing to Stay Relevant to Your Customers	Jim Blasingame, Author of The Age of the Customer®
54	Happy Anniversary, Growth Igniters Radio - What We’ve Learned and What’s Next	Pam Harper and Scott Harper
53	The CMO as a Transformative Force in Business	Drew Neisser, Founder & CEO of Renegade LLC
52	Leadership Secrets of a World Class Franchisor	Brian Scudamore, Founder & CEO of O2E Brands, including 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
51	Two Keys to Accelerating Major Transformation	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
50	C-Suite Hiring Trends for 2016	Jane S. Howze, Managing Director & Founder of The Alexander Group
49	The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments	Jeff B. Cohen, Esq. - Cohen Gardner LLP - aka "Chunk" from "The Goonies"
48	Beyond New Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Real Change Happen	Dr. Leslie Austin, aka "The Lion Tamer" − President of Austin Consulting
47	Getting Maximum Value From a CEO Peer Group	Fred W. Green, Chairman of the CEO Club of Boston
46	The Keys to Effective C-Suite & Board Partnering for Long-Term Value	Peter R. Gleason, President, National Association of Corporate Directors
45	Getting the Most Out Of Life and Business – Lessons from Kilimanjaro	Tim Hebert, CEO of award-winning tech company Atrion
44	“Yes, And”….Lessons from The Second City	Kelly Leonard, Creative Advisor with The Second City Comedy Club, Chicago
43	Four Ways to Keep Work-Life Balance During the Holidays	Jen Slaw, professional juggler, speaker and educator
42	More Business Books for the Holidays	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
41	Disrupt Yourself: A Powerful Idea For Succeeding in Unexpected Ways	Whitney Johnson, co-founder of Rose Park Advisors, and author
40	Pam & Scott’s Holiday Book Pairings for Accelerating Success in 2016	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
39	The CEO as Chief Cultural Officer	Julie Sue Auslander, President and Chief Cultural Officer of cSubs
38	CEOs: Now You’re the Futurist	Jim Blasingame, the Small Business Advocate
37	Is A Social Media Presence Good for CEOs’ Careers? Part 2- LinkedIn	Jane S. Howze, Managing Director & Founder of The Alexander Group
36	Conversational Habits of Top Leaders	Judith E. Glaser, CEO of Benchmark Communications, Inc. & author of "Conversational Intelligence"
35	Is a Social Media Presence Good for CEOs’ Careers? (Part 1)	Jane S. Howze, Managing Director & Founder of The Alexander Group
34	What Could the Transformation of MBA Education Mean for Your Company?	Louis Ruvolo, Director of Graduate Business, Saint Peters University
33	The Art of Fusing Technology and Business for Growth	Tim Hebert, CEO of award-winning tech company Atrion
32	Keeping Your Values Relevant During Transformation and Growth	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
31	Leading People Through Times of Major Change	Dr. Leslie Austin, aka "The Lion Tamer" − President of Austin Consulting
30	What CEOs Need to Know About Becoming a Book Author	Ken Lizotte, Chief Imaginative Officer of Emerson Consulting Group Inc.
29	Dispelling Myths About Employee Engagement	John Guaspari, speaker and author of "Otherwise Engaged"
28	Why CEOs Need To Be Engaged In Cybersecurity	Mahesh Muchhala, Founder and Chair of Datamotion Inc.
27	Contrarian Leadership for a Culture of Success	Colin Day, Founder and CEO of iCIMS
26	Three Keys to Staying Aligned During Transformation and Growth	Pam Harper and Scott Harper
25	New Positions in the C-Suite	Jane S. Howze, Managing Director & Founder of The Alexander Group
24	Pam and Scott's Six Must-Read Business Books for the Summer	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
23	Leading Through The Power of Stories	Jim Blasingame, the Small Business Advocate
22	What Does It Take To Lead a Growth Company?	Shari Spiro, President and Founder of Ad Magic and Breaking Games
21	What Can You Do To Stay Entrepreneurial as Your Company Grows?	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
20	What CEOs Need to Know About Emerging Trends in C-Suite - Board Relationships	Peter R. Gleason, President, National Association of Corporate Directors
19	Establishing Work-Life Balance – Advice From A Professional Juggler	Jen Slaw, professional juggler, speaker and educator
18	CEO Lessons Learned From a Successful Company Reinvention	Dr. Francois Nader, M.D., former CEO & President of NPS Pharmaceuticals
17	The Keys to Leading a Change of Corporate Norms	Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software
16	Transforming a Passion Into a Successful Company	Tim Berry, founder and Chairman of Palo Alto Software
15	The Art And Science Of Accelerating Trust	Judith E. Glaser, CEO of Benchmark Communications, Inc. & author of "Conversational Intelligence"
14	What Can You Do To Accelerate Major Transformation?	Pam Harper & Scott Harper
13	Talent Magnetism: How to Create a Workplace That Attracts and Keeps the Best	Roberta Matuson, president of Matuson Consulting
12	What You Need to Know About Building a Powerful Company Brand	Terri Goldstein, Chief Creative Officer for the Goldstein Group
11	How New Trends in Executive Learning Can Increase Your Success	Bart Jackson, CEO of Prometheus Publishing & Founder of Bart's Books
10	The Secrets of Creating an Environment For Innovation	Arthur Fox, Chief Innovation Leader of the Innovation Global Network
9	The Secrets of Building Successful Niches	Linda Hollander, "The Wealthy Bag Lady," CEO of Sponsor Concierge
8	Three Keys to Happiness at Work	Gayle Lantz, Founder of WorkMatters, Inc.
7	Achieving Business Goals Through For-Profit – Nonprofit Partnering	Karen Eber Davis, author of the book, "7 Nonprofit Income Streams"
6	Boosting Your Executive Brand With Thought Leadership	Dan Janal, author and President of PR Leads
5	How Leaders Can Be Prepared for the Unknown	Barbara Weltman, a leading authority on tax, law, and finance
4	Leading Difficult Star Performers	Dr. Leslie Austin, aka "The Lion Tamer" − President of Austin Consulting
3	Why Conversational Intelligence is a Game Changer in Business	Judith E. Glaser, CEO of Benchmark Communications, Inc. & author of "Conversational Intelligence"
2	The Age Of The Customer – Are You Prepared For The Moment Of Relevance?	Jim Blasingame, the Small Business Advocate
1	Are you Using the Full Power of Your Business Community?	Pam Harper & Scott Harper

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