Breakfast Leadership Show

Interview with Corey Dissin

GROWING YOUR NETWORK AND YOUR BUSINESS CAN BE TOUGH.COREY DISSIN IS TOUGHER.That’s why so many professionals trust the services of the alpha-dog executive, entrepreneurial evangelist, and author of GOING THE DISS-TANCE.Whether as a one-on-one marketing advisor, revamping your brand identity, or enlisting his virtual administrative assistants, Corey will have your back to develop a pragmatic and personalized fight plan to organize your time, get you out of your own way, and 10x your life and career.
Book:  https://amzn.to/3PqtWph
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreydissin/https://www.facebook.com/GoGetItWithCoreyDissin/https://www.instagram.com/thecoreydissin/https://twitter.com/bigdaddydissin

Powerful Interview with Erica Zygelman

Note from Michael:
10/13/23:  Erica and I discuss the situation over in Israel and the Gaza Strip, which can be emotional for many.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all impacted by the war.
 
Erica Zygelman is an Integrative Leadership Coach who empowers high-achieving leaders to attain sustainable success by blending conscious leadership principles, management expertise, and holistic wellness.She equips leaders and management teams with the tools to build emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, management excellence, and well-being. She also supports those who feel overwhelmed by the stress of their roles to develop sustainable habits to prevent burnout and deliver optimal performance within their organizations.During her 15-year leadership career spanning across early-stage startups and corporate tech giants, Erica has led high-performing corporate teams, nurtured client relationships, scaled revenue, and achieved remarkable results for renowned organizations, including Apple and Spotify. Her passions encompass functional medicine, personal development, yoga, mindfulness, and globetrotting.Connect with Erica on LinkedIn and Instagram and DM her if you're interested in working together, joining one of her programs, or to get access her free newsletter, The Leader's Lifeline!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericazygelman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericazygelman/Website: https://www.ericazygelman.com/

Interview with Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer with think2perform

Every leader wants to boost their team's productivity. The first step is to strengthen your leadership skills through learning agility, effective communication, and embracing empathy and compassion.
 
Experts Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer, partners at think2perform and authors of the new book DON’T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO FIX IT, are available for interviews to discuss their unbeatable approach to productivity:
 
1. Learning Agility — A leader's ability to analyze new business situations and solve problems is a top priority. Leaders must be curious, choose growth over comfort, resist defensiveness, experiment — and share these skills with their teams to boost productivity.
 
2. Effective Communication — Effective communication is a function of someone attempting to send a message and someone receiving that message. If the receiver does not understand the intention of the communication, then the communication is ineffective and impedes productivity. A big problem often occurs when leaders do not communicate what activities must be undertaken to achieve the organization’s goals.
 
3. Embracing Empathy and Compassion — This leadership skill is more relevant than ever. Empathy is about understanding. Compassion is empathy in action. Any leader who actively cares about the well-being of their people will be rewarded with best efforts, higher productivity, and retention of the best and the brightest.
 
Doug Lennick is the founding CEO of think2perform, a high-performance leadership development firm serving organizations in various industries. Chuck Wachendorfer is President of Distribution at think2perform. They have worked with clients, including American Express, Wells Fargo, Comerica Bank, TD Wealth of Canada, and Charles Schwab. 

Interview with Ian C. Williams

Ian C. Williams is an educator, speaker, and business advisor. Through mindfulness, systemsthinking, and regenerative design, he empowers the growth and development of individualsand communities. As a business advisor, he fosters healthy organizational cultures throughprocess optimization, wellness integration, and environmental restoration. He dedicateshimself to humanitarian and environmental endeavors to generate systemic change for thecommon good. These core values are rooted in the waters and boreal forests of Minnesota,but a single, mystical experience prompted his awakening to spirit. This led him to a devotedpath of service seeking justice for people and the planet.
 
Website (Still Point Insight) https://stillpointinsight.com/Website (Revive U and I) https://www.reviveuandi.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-c-williams/

Interview with Dave Pygon

Dave Pygon is a respected advocate for leadership and personal growth, dedicating his career to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves. As the founder and current President of Pygon ONE Consulting, his company specializes in leadership and individual development, helping clients to unlock their capabilities and succeed.
 
Prior to starting his own company, Pygon honed his skills while working for respected organizations such as Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Alcon Laboratories, and Novartis. With over two decades of leadership experience, he has become a trusted expert in his field. Furthermore, he holds certifications as a distinguished business coach, astute time management consultant, certified behavioral consultant, and master life coach.
 
Drawing from these experiences, as well as his education background, Pygon authored “Win the 16,” a comprehensive guide to help individuals optimize their time and achieve their goals. His expertise and passion are evident, making him a go-to authority on personal development and growth.
 
His journey started in Chicago, where he was born and raised on the south side. Coupled with deep-rooted connection to his hometown, the work ethic, toughness, loyalty and importance of education was taught from an early age by his mom and the south side community. They all have been essential factors driving his professional success. Dave’s love for Chicago is unwavering, and that is evident as he currently makes his home there with his beloved family.
https://pygonone.com/
https://winthe16.org/
Book:  https://amzn.to/3BaY7si
 

Interview with Doug Utberg

Doug Utberg is Host of the ‘People First Leaders’ podcast where he meets with Founders and CEO’s who prioritize people and customer value first.Prior to starting his business and Podcast, Doug worked in the High-Tech industry for 20 years, holding a multitude of job roles in Finance and Information Technology.All of this came to an abrupt end on April 20, 2020 when the new Chief Information Officer at his company abruptly scheduled a 30-minute meeting with no subject. 30 seconds after joining the call, Doug learned that his role was being eliminated. One minute into the call, Human Resources joined and five minutes after that his network access was Terminated.At this point, Doug was now unemployed (Along with 40 million other people during COVID) with an $800k mortgage, a wife plus two children, $30k of private school tuition due for the year and absolutely no income for the household because he was the sole provider.The anxiety and self-doubt that resulted from this event inspired Doug to make his action about helping to prevent other people from experiencing the same career displacement that he went through. This is what resulted in the ‘People First Leaders’ podcast where Doug celebrates Founders & CEO’s who put their people and their customers first.In addition to his podcast, Doug’s business partners with companies to reduce their expenses without layoffs. He services clients with a zero-risk proposition where he is only paid for producing tangible results.Doug is driven the the desire to create value for everybody he meets, and is looking forward to meeting you and learning how he can bring value to your business & life.Social - My handle is @DougValue on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

Interview with Former Leader of Zappos and Netflix Rico Nasol

Meet Rico Nasol
I am a creative executive, entrepreneur, and investor who has been molded by some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the world. I spent nine years as an executive at Netflix, Inc., and seven years as an executive at Zappos.com. In that time, I have been lucky enough to be mentored by some of the brightest minds, and I hope to pay some of that forward. I have built and led small teams of 1 to large organizations of 165 people.
 
What I've learned over the years is that it takes empathy, humility, and courage to be a strong leader. Without all of these traits, it is very difficult to build high-performing cultures and develop your teams. Our goal as leaders should be to make everyone around us better.
Social Media: 
https://www.instagram.com/riconasol/
https://www.youtube.com/riconasolleadership
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rico-nasol-leadership-development
https://www.facebook.com/coachriconasol
Free assessment on how to crush imposter syndrome:  https://www.riconasol.com/leaders
 

Interview with Melissa Romo

Melissa Romo has more than 20 years’ experience as a business leader for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies and has spent more than a decade building, leading and working in globally dispersed teams. She earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management, where she studied organizational behavior and leadership. Her new book is Your Resource is Human: How Empathetic Leadership Can Help Remote Teams Rise Above (April 2023). 
 
A summary...Remote working is here to stay. But 65% of remote workers say they feel isolated, and many managers struggle to know how to support them. This new book gives counsel and courage for remote and hybrid leaders to know how to embrace empathy, drive culture, and build connections to maximize their leadership impact in the new world of hybrid work.
 
Book:  https://amzn.to/3r4mMx6
Website:  https://www.melissaromoauthor.com/