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Play Your Position

Mary Lou Kayserplayyourpositionpodcast.com
Many of us receive the call to leadership at some point in our lives. It can happen when we are young, and it can happen later. Sometimes it happens more than once. Regardless of its timing, saying yes to that call fundamentally changes us and the direction of our lives. The Play Your Position Podcast explores what happens when we answer the call -- and why it matters.
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Episodes

372: Two Kinds of Money on the Internet

People who run a business as an independent consultant, coach, or freelancer often generate money in one of two ways: through direct response marketing or brand marketing. In today's episode, you will learn about what distinguishes one from the other and what it means for you if you are interested in growing your business. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversa...

Mar 30, 202124 minEp. 372

371: Nadav Zeimer on Education in the Digital Age

Nadav Zeimer works at the intersection of technology and education. He excelled as a software engineer in Silicon Valley prior to becoming an award-winning physics/robotics teacher, turnaround principal, and public speaker. The transition from software to education started when Nadav founded a nonprofit focused on hyper-local radio production. As a teacher, Nadav integrated podcasting into his curricula and was selected to lead a school design team. Seven consecutive years of breakthrough studen...

Mar 26, 202145 minEp. 371

370: Money Is Not the Problem

We read about pro athletes and lottery winners coming into big money fast. Yet more of these people wind up bankrupt and broke than the ones who manage to live well for the rest of their lives. Why is this? Isn't money supposed to fix all the problems and make our dreams come true? = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more succ...

Mar 23, 202123 minEp. 370

369: March Madness

There’s a boatload of money in the 2 1/2 week basketball tournament. Here’s why. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your 5-star rating and review of the show. Thank you for helping us get the word out about PYP...

Mar 22, 202117 minEp. 369

368: Adi Klevit on Getting Your Systems Aligned for Business Success

Adi Klevit is the founder of the Business Success Consulting Group, a team of experienced professionals working together to provide business owners, entrepreneurs, and key executives with strategic implementation, process improvement and documentation, and long-lasting systems necessary to support business expansion. She specializes in helping businesses scale and grow by implementing efficient business infrastructure, processes, and systems. She works with companies that want to scale and expan...

Mar 15, 202131 minEp. 368

367: MSG

What's flavoring your life is not the MSG that makes Chinese food taste so good. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your 5-star rating and review of the show. Thank you for helping us get the word out about PYP...

Mar 08, 202124 minEp. 367

366: Trey Taylor on Why a CEO Only Does Three Things

Whether you’re a new CEO trying to navigate chaotic workdays or a veteran of the C-Suite trying to reignite your passion, focus is your most important asset. Many owners and CEOs think they have to be involved in every aspect of their business. They spend valuable brainpower on low-priority decisions. Before long, they’re overworked and burned out. Trey Taylor is the managing director of trinity | blue, a consultancy designed to provide executive coaching and strategic planning to C-Suite leader...

Mar 06, 202142 minEp. 366

365: Your Red Duffel Bag

It's heavier and more cumbersome than you realize. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your 5-star rating and review of the show. Thank you for helping us get the word out about PYP! Here are a few ways I can he...

Mar 02, 202116 minEp. 365

364: John Johnson on the Impact of Everyday Data on Leadership and Decision-Making

John H. Johnson, PhD is president and CEO of Edgeworth Economics, a professional economist, expert witness, internationally renowned speaker, and author of EVERYDATA: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Everyday. Dr. Johnson has helped some of the world’s largest companies understand how to interpret data and is known internationally for his ability to explain highly sophisticated concepts in a simple, straightforward manner, helping his audiences become more confident and d...

Feb 27, 202139 minEp. 364

363: Ernest Hemingway, Tiger Woods, and the Art of Self-forgiveness

What it takes to move forward. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your 5-star rating and review of the show. Thank you for helping us get the word out about PYP! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this e...

Feb 24, 202124 minEp. 363

362: The Story of My Clothes

Letting go can be really, really hard. So can forgiveness. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your 5-star rating and review of the show. Thank you for helping us get the word out about PYP! Here are a few ways ...

Feb 23, 202116 minEp. 362

361: Sam Groff on Creating A Highly Successful Online Course

Samantha “Sam” Groff helps transition your traditional in-person training, consulting, and coaching to the online course world. She has a no BS approach to getting you and your clients the results you want. By taking you back to your beginner mindset, she shows you how to easily transform your brilliant ideas and talents into a course your clients will rave about. Sam is able to do all of this with her clients because she taught high school for 11 1/2 years where kids were brutally honest about ...

Feb 19, 202150 minEp. 361

360: When You Decide It’s Time to Make a Change

Don't let Resistance beat you. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome, now’s your chance when you leave us a review an...

Feb 16, 202116 minEp. 360

359: The Most Important Relationship You Will Have in Your Life

It's the game-winning touchdown, the top of Everest, the alpha and the omega -- and it makes all the difference. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already bee...

Feb 15, 20219 minEp. 359

358: Judd Armstrong on Why You Must Go After Your Dreams

Judd Armstrong is a passionate entrepreneur with a visionary innovative approach to business. In 2006, Judd spearheaded the wireless revolution when he founded and bootstrapped JayBird, becoming the third top premium headphone brand in the US alongside Beats and Bose, a great story of customer insight, innovation and word-of-mouth. Judd sold Jaybird to Logitech for $95M in 2016. After selling JayBird, Judd took a few years off to farm a small piece of independence and self-sufficiency at his new...

Feb 12, 202145 minEp. 358

357: That One Friend

If you're lucky enough to have one, you know what that one friend is all about. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesome...

Feb 09, 202116 minEp. 357

356: When a Friendship Ends

Losing a friend sucks, especially when that friend has been an instrumental part of your life you aren’t ready to move on from yet. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you ...

Feb 08, 202115 minEp. 356

355: Michele Ashby on Why Getting More Women on Corporate Boards Makes for Great Business

Michele Ashby is CEO & Founder of ACE LLC, Ashby Consulting Enterprises LLC. Her focus is on educating, supporting and teaching women how to attain corporate board positions through the ACE Board Certification Programs for Women. Ms. Ashby has a diverse background which includes 30 years as a gold specialist/analyst, financial expert, independent corporate director and successful entrepreneur. She was recently awarded, one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business in Colorado, for her wo...

Feb 06, 202144 minEp. 355

354: Taking a Think Day

We are all familiar with taking a sick day -- but a think day? Unheard of. Yet it is on think days when you can discover some of your best ideas -- you know, the ones that can change everything. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. W...

Feb 02, 202113 minEp. 354

353: Friendship for February

Friendship is one of the two survival skills for 21st-century success I'm exploring this month. Oh, and I'm also celebrating PYP's birthday this month. 7 years ago PYP became a thing. Yay! :-) = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We ...

Feb 01, 202119 minEp. 353

352: Chad Austin on Making Fitness a Priority

After listening to this episode, you will never think of donuts the same way again. My guest is Chad Austin, a personal trainer, speaker, and the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, Kansas. Priority Fitness’s name was inspired by Chad’s best selling book, Make Fitness A Priority: How to win the fight against your excuses. Chad is passionate about helping people in all stages of life reach their fitness goals, and he is an expert at assisting his clients in making changes that lead to lon...

Jan 28, 202150 minEp. 352

351: Xs & Os from the Vault -- Uncomfortable Conversations

What to do when faced with having an uncomfortable conversation with a customer, client, colleague, or friend. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been ...

Jan 26, 202116 minEp. 351

350: A Thankful Heart Is a Happy Heart

Have you ever noticed that you can't feel unhappy and grateful at the same time? = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and awesom...

Jan 25, 202112 minEp. 350

349: Susan James on Turning Your Vision into Your Reality

Susan James is a Self Discovery Trainer. In 2002 she and her partner co-founded the Self Discovery Group LLC. They and their Team of Licensed Self Discovery Trainers and Coaches train visionary and ambitious people who are committed to fulfilling their limitless potential. The Self Discovery Life Mastery Process is a very simple yet highly effective strategy made up of experiential and practical techniques that support people to manage themselves in today’s fast-paced world and to develop the sk...

Jan 21, 202155 minEp. 349

348: The Things They Carried

What are you carrying every day during this time in history? What will you carry into the future? = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly ge...

Jan 19, 202117 minEp. 348

347: When Practicing Gratitude Is Hard

Practicing gratitude doesn't come easy for some people -- and sometimes it's really hard. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous a...

Jan 18, 202117 minEp. 347

346: Jim McCarthy on the Almost Probable Certain Future

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Stellar Tickets ( www.stellartickets.com ) and Goldstar ( www.goldstar.com ), a company that sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. An e-commerce veteran, Jim has spent his entire career in high-growth businesses and likes to share his knowledge and insight with others. He studied English at Harvard University and received an MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Jim al...

Jan 14, 202147 minEp. 346

345: Setting Up Your GPS for Success

What if it really was possible to get more satisfaction out of life using gratitude? = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t already been incredibly generous and aw...

Jan 12, 202113 minEp. 345

344: A Play, a Novel, & a Song

How works of art by Arthur Miller, Victor Hugo, and Billy Joel can help us make more sense of what’s happening right now. = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your rating and review of the show. If you haven’t al...

Jan 11, 202126 minEp. 344

343: Michael Roderick on Why We Are All the "BBC Dad" Now

The entire world laughed when we saw the now infamous "BBC Dad" video back in 2017, a portent of what was to become reality for millions in 2020. That video is now a symbol of our new normal and a testament to how leadership is being reimagined, redefined, and reinvented every day. Today's guest is no stranger to reinvention. When Michael Roderick went from high school teacher to Broadway producer in under two years people started to ask him how he managed it. Michael began his career as a high ...

Jan 07, 202152 minEp. 343
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