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Live a Life of Meaning – Every Day


Find out the secret of consistently creating a legacy of good in the world

Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 176 TranscriptAlthough this is not an easy time for anyone, it’s more important than ever to focus on giving thanks for what we do have. Living a life of meaning helps us give thanks by creating even more good in the world. But what is the secret of doing this more consistently when so much is demanded of us in both our business and personal lives?

Find out by listening to Episode 177 – a “fan favorite” episode featuring our conversation with “Dr. Jann” Freed, Ph.D. She shares what she has discovered about the secret to living a life of meaning using a concept she developed, called  The Breadcrumb Legacy.™

Dr. Jann is a leadership development consultant, author, and speaker, and a Professor of Business Management Emerita at Central College, Pella, Iowa, an adjunct professor for the University of Iowa, and a Director for the Bank Iowa Board. She is the author or co-author of five books. In her most recent book, Leading with Wisdom: Sage Advice from 100 Experts, she interviews prominent leadership gurus such as Jim Autry, Marshall Goldsmith, Sally Helgeson, Dan Pink, and Margaret Wheatley. (read Dr. Jann Freed’s bio below)

You’ll find out:

  • The mindset that can help you consciously shape the words and actions that build the legacy you leave in the world, every day
  • The surprising truth about what creates real meaning in our lives and those around us, even when we’re not thinking about it
  • Three immediately actionable steps for living a life of meaning and creating a positive legacy

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The Pressure Is Rising — The Keys To Beating C-Suite Burnout

How do you stay balanced under conditions of constant crises and extreme ambiguity?  
Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 181 TranscriptFind out by listening on-the-go to Episode 181.  Scott and I discuss the difference between leading through “ordinary crises” and the avalanche of major crises happening in today’s environment. We also discuss why the ability to beat burnout in the C-Suite has gone from “important” to “essential” in order to be an effective leader when navigating extreme ambiguity.

With this in mind, we revisit a conversation we had with Tina Greenbaum, LCSW, about beating burnout in the C-Suite. She is an optimal performance specialist, holistic psychotherapist, speaker, and author of the book Mastery Under Pressure: How To Achieve An Unstoppable Mindset.  (read more about Tina below)

Gain insights on:

  • The differences between healthy and unhealthy stress, and how to distinguish between them
  • The psychology and physiology behind C-Suite burnout
  • Immediately actionable ideas for anticipating and beating executive burnout

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Is It Realistic to Always Be Happy at Work?

The expectation to always be “on” has never been higher 

Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 156 Transcript Listen on-the-go to Episode 156.  Scott and I discuss the reality we’ve seen behind wearing the mask of constant happiness in the workplace. We also discuss why this approach to employee engagement backfires.

For the antidote, we revisit our conversation with Tina Greenbaum, LCSW. She is an optimal performance specialist, holistic psychotherapist, speaker, and author of the book Mastery Under Pressure: How To Achieve An Unstoppable Mindset.  (read more about Tina below)

Gain insights on:

  • The most common misperception about who is stressed at work
  • The psychology and physiology behind burnout – especially in the C-Suite
  • Immediately actionable ideas for anticipating and beating burnout

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Burnout in the C-Suite: Why It Happens and How to Beat It

Under pressure, what is key to a happier, healthier and more productive life?
Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 150 TranscriptFind out by listening on-the-go to Episode 150.  Scott and I speak with Tina Greenbaum, LCSW. She is an optimal performance specialist, holistic psychotherapist, speaker, and  author of the book Mastery Under Pressure: How To Achieve An Unstoppable Mindset.  (read more about Tina below)

Gain insights on:

  • The differences between healthy and unhealthy stress, and how to distinguish between them
  • The psychology and physiology behind burnout in the C-Suite
  • Immediately actionable ideas for anticipating and beating executive burnout

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How a World Class Climber Discovers New Heights of Potential

What does it take to keep breaking out of your comfort zone?

Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 147 TranscriptFind out by listening on-the-go to Episode 149.  Scott and I speak with Julie Lewis, an extraordinarily accomplished outdoor expert who is a high-energy catalyst for personal and professional transformation. She is also the author of the C-Suite best-selling book, Moving Mountains, Discover the Mountain Within You.

Since 2003, she has led multinational teams of women and men on more than 55 expeditions to 20 countries including the Arctic and Antartica. On a personal level she has climbed 19 high-altitude mountains.  (read more about Julie below)

Gain insights on:

  • How to deal with the stress of moving yourself and your team into uncharted territory
  • What it takes to build the resilience that you need to keep going when the going gets tough
  • Immediately actionable ideas for taking ourselves and our companies to new heights of achievement

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How to Open Up To Others During Hard Times

What is the key for leaders to share with others in the workplace –  without oversharing?

Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 141 TranscriptFind out by listening on-the-go to Episode 141.  Scott and I speak with returning guest Judith E. Glaser about how to communicate in the workplace when we’re facing illness, difficult family situations, and other hardships.

Judith is the award-winning author of the best selling books CreatingWE® and Conversational Intelligence®: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results. (see bio below).

You’ll gain insights on:

  •   Why sharing hard times with others,  when done appropriately, can build work relationships
  •   How to increase transparency during hard times without losing power
  •  Three immediately useful ideas for using Conversational Intelligence under tough circumstances

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Friend of a Friend: How Hidden Networks Can Transform your Life

How can serving your existing network of connections lead to new opportunities?

Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 399 TranscriptFind out by listening on-the-go to Episode 139.  Scott and I speak with returning guest and best-selling author David Burkus. His newest book, Friend of a Friend, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their hidden networks and build key connections — one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. 

David is an Associate Professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University, and also author the best-selling books The Myths of Creativity and Under New Management. In 2017, he was named as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50.  He is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, and his work has been featured in Fast Company, Financial Times, Inc magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and CBS This Morning. He has delivered keynotes to leaders of Fortune 500 companies and the future leaders of the United States Naval Academy. His TED talk has been viewed over 1.8 million times. (read more below)

Gain insights on:

  • Why some of the common wisdom about human networks is often “misguided advice”
  • Examples of the types of “hidden networks” connections most likely to lead to new information and opportunities
  • Immediately actionable ideas for finding your own hidden network and building key connections

About David Burkus

About David BurkusDavid Burkus is a best-selling author, a sought-after speaker, and an Associate Professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. His newest book, Friend of a Friend, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their hidden networks and build key connections—one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. He has delivered keynotes to the leaders of Fortune 500 companies and the future leaders of the United States Naval Academy. His TED talk has been viewed over 1.8 million times, and he is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review.  Read more about David Burkus’.

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An Award Winning CEO Keynotes “Everyone Deserves a Fairy Tale”

How can fairy tales help bring our big dreams to life?

Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 138 TranscriptFind out by downloading and listen-on-the-go to Episode 138, We speak with returning guest Simon Nynens, Chairman & CEO of Wayside Technology Group. His company provides clients with easy access to superior IT products and redefines how people interact with technology. Simon also keynotes on leadership topics including “Why Everyone Deserves a Fairy Tale.”

Simon started his career at Ernst & Young in Amsterdam, Holland. He joined Wayside Technology Group in 1998 and became Chairman & CEO in 2006. He serves on the board for the New Jersey Technology Council and was Chairman of the board in 2007 through 2015. He’s also a member of the President’s Leadership Council of Stevens Institute of Technology. He received the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Award in the Technology Services Category. (see more about Simon below)

You’ll gain insights about:

  • Why Simon believes that fairy tales can help us bring our big dreams to life
  • How fairy tales can provide guidance for overcoming adversity in any situation
  • Actionable ideas leaders can use to apply the power of fairy tales to their company’s success

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How A Modern CTO Can Boost Your Company’s Success

 What does it take for the CTO to become a real strategic asset to the C-suite?

Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 134 TranscriptFind out by listening on-the-go to Episode 134.  Our guest is Joel Beasley, founder of the App Development Firm Logic17.  He is an MIT-educated Chief Technologist with clients from Startups up to billion dollar companies.

Joel has developed a clear vision and passion for modern technology, placing him as one of the most exciting Chief Technology Officers to watch out for. He is also the host of the Modern CTO podcast, and author of his first book, Modern CTO, available in first quarter 2018.  (see bio below).

You’ll gain insights on:

  • What is driving the trend of the visionary “Modern CTO” as a strategic asset to the C-Suite?
  • Examples of visionary CTOs in action, including news about Joel’s upcoming  Modern CTO Geek Night Out World Tour
  • Three immediately useful ideas for attracting, retaining, and developing a modern CTO

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Four Ways to Create Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

How can you juggle all the “balls” you have in the air right now?

Read Growth Igniters Radio Episode 129 TranscriptFind out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to our 2017 holiday episode.  In what has become a holiday tradition, we reprise our conversation with professional speaker, educator and juggler Jen Slaw. She is also Executive Director of Juggling Life, Incorporated.

Jen holds three world records in juggling, and has been referred to by the New York Times as an expert juggler for her work co-producing and performing in the off-Broadway show, Perfect Catch. She has appeared in a variety of venues, ranging from company meetings to TEDx to David Letterman (full bio below).

In this conversation, you’ll gain insights on:

  • Recognizing signs that tell us we need to improve the balance in our lives
  • Using Jen’s “B.A.L.L.” formula for increasing work/life balance in any season
  • Practical tips to create more balance and success in both our personal and work lives

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