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The Action Catalyst

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The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.
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Episodes

New from Action Catalyst Alum Dan Moore: Control, Influence, Accept (For Now)

In Control, Influence, Accept (For Now), author and former Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explains simple principles and strategies to help you prepare for, and cope with, a future no one can predict. Control, Influence, Accept (For Now) is a guidebook to help sort out and thrive through the twists and turns on life’s road, with exercises that can help you begin to internalize key traits for getting ready for an unknown tomorrow. Conquer uncertainty; order now at CIAFN.com ....

Oct 15, 20232 min

CLIP: Context is the Kingdom, Baby!

TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network , Jeffrey Hayzlett , talks about why every company needs to think like a media company, and how content > community > commerce. Hear Jeffrey's full interview in Episode 442 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 12, 20233 min

CLIP: Can't Spell "Attraction" Without "Action"

Best-selling author and speaker Jack Canfield explains his understanding of the Law of Attraction, how it's practically used, and why it's not a passive law. Hear Jack's full interview in Episode 231 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 05, 20233 min

Overtime with Outland: Jeffrey Hayzlett, Episode 442

Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 442, with Jeffrey Hayzlett , TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network .

Oct 04, 20233 min

Don't Ask For Permission and Go Faster, with Jeffrey Hayzlett (Media, C-Suite, Business, Executive)

TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network , Jeffrey Hayzlett , talks about why every company needs to think like a media company, how content > community > commerce, dealing with coffee-throwing CEOs, why to never waste a good crisis, being a "business first responder", the upside of weathering a recession, inspiration from Hamilton, and why rule #1 is "don't work with a**holes". Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southwes...

Oct 03, 202328 minEp. 442

CLIP: The Katelyn Rule

TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network , Jeffrey Hayzlett , explains The Katelyn Rule, a trick for setting expectations for new employees, and empowering them to take initiative and make decisions on their own. Hear Jeffrey's full interview in Episode 137 of The Action Catalyst

Oct 01, 20234 min

Happy International Podcast Day!

Wishing all of our listeners in over 150 countries around the globe a Happy International Podcast Day! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/ActionCatalyst

Sep 30, 20231 min

REMASTERED: Think Big, Act Bigger, with Jeffrey Hayzlett (Media, Business, Leadership, Innovation, Change Management)

TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network , Jeffrey Hayzlett , talks about creating “LinkedIn on steroids”, setting conditions of satisfaction, and his relationship with Donald Trump, and why mood overcomes culture, why it’s not the lucky who win (it’s the relentless), how to make a policy of “Big Dogs Only”, and the importance of thinking big, and acting bigger.

Sep 29, 202317 minEp. 137

CLIP: Leadership Lessons From Ted Lasso

Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp , talks about the hardest part of learning to manage people, normalizing imposter syndrome, and leadership lessons from Ted Lasso. Hear Jim's full interview in Episode 441 of The Action Catalyst.

Sep 28, 20233 min

Overtime with Outland: Jim Bartolomea, Episode 441

Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 441, with Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp .

Sep 20, 20233 min

Be Curious, with Jim Bartolomea (Human Resources, Management, Leadership, Company Culture)

Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp , talks about his "softie", Broadway-loving, military father, creating a benefits program that drives retention, why letting people go in a beautiful way is hugely important to remaining employees, why people leave managers, not jobs, conducting "stay" rather than "exit" interviews, having confidence in NOT knowing everything, the value of new AI tools like Bard and ChatGPT in the HR world, leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, and...

Sep 19, 202329 minEp. 441

CLIP: Stop, Learn, and Implement

Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor, content coach, and podcast host, Vinnie Potestivo chats about how clarity beats speed, the three types of creatives, and the value of keeping track of credits and aligning yourself with partners who fill your gaps. Hear Vinnie's full interview in Episode 440 of The Action Catalyst.

Sep 14, 20234 min

The Outcome of Now, with Vinnie Potestivo (Television, Entertainment, Media Strategy, Content)

Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor, content coach, and podcast host, Vinnie Potestivo chats about the dawn of reality TV, the advantage Jessica Simpson had in the 2000s, why helping the underdog is cool, the real people economy vs creator economy, how clarity beats speed, the three types of creatives, strategy vs tactics, supporting vs promoting, the relative simplicity of winning an Emmy, and how Beyonce is a small business owner.

Sep 05, 202322 minEp. 440

CLIP: The Freedom to Become Dumb and Stupid

Author and productivity consultant David Allen covers the basics of his system for subdividing tasks and to-dos in a way that makes it obvious exactly when, and where, to do them, and explains how organization ultimately gives you the freedom to be stupid. Hear David's full interview in Episode 439 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 31, 20233 min

Overtime with Outland: David Allen, Episode 439

Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 439, with author and productivity consultant David Allen.

Aug 23, 20232 min

Getting Things Done, with David Allen (Productivity, Time Management, Organization, Author)

Author and productivity consultant David Allen covers how he valued "clear space" even as a kid, the benefit of writing the reviews before the book, reverse engineering your intuitive skills, why his system works just as well on Jupiter as on Earth, his time with Drew Carey, the listification of all of life’s tasks, why one of the biggest issues out there is addiction to ambient anxiety, his “2 minute rule”, and how organization gives you the freedom to be stupid. Mentioned in this episode: Lear...

Aug 22, 202328 minEp. 439

CLIP: Finding Your "Why"

Sales leader, artist, and ADHD & mental health advocate Amber Shae Friedman explains why “finding your why” is the most important advice she can give for both sales, and life. Hear Amber's full interview in her bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 18, 20232 min

CLIP: The First Step to Starting is Starting

Susan Beischel, designer, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of luxury brand Skin , explains why it’s never too late to start or make a change, and how simply setting the wheels in motion is the single biggest step. Hear Susan's full interview in Episode 438 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 17, 20232 min

Live Life Now, with Amber Shae Friedman (Sales, Coaching, Purpose, Mindset)

Sales leader, artist, and ADHD & mental health advocate Amber Shae Friedman recounts being the only woman in the sales department at every auto and RV dealership she worked at, giving women a voice in her industry, the experience as a client of Southwestern Coaching , the best financial decision she ever made, and the importance of “finding your why”. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...

Aug 11, 202314 min

CLIP: I DO So Like Green Eggs and Ham

Elite-level sales and leadership coach and Partner of Southwestern Consulting, Dave Brown , explains why “Green Eggs and Ham” is hands-down THE best book on sales ever written, and why persistence is a rare quality that can't be practiced. Hear Dave's full interview in Episode 437 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 10, 20232 min

More Than Skin Deep, with Susan Beischel (Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Business)

Susan Beischel, designer, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of luxury brand Skin , talks about working at Neiman Marcus alongside Stanley Marcus, always listening to what’s inside of you, why it’s never too late to start or make a change, how resilience is an achievement in itself, being "built for challenge", what discipline REALLY is, and why she’s known as the "queen of pleasure".

Aug 08, 202322 minEp. 438

CLIP: Finding Your "Zone of Genius"

NASA Flight Surgeon, peak performance coach, and "Productivity MD" Dr. Ann Tsung explains talks about finding your “zone of genius”, and the 3-step process to efficiency (automating, delegating, and eliminating). Hear Dr. Tsung’s full interview in Episode 436 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 03, 20232 min

Overtime with Outland: Dave Brown, Episode 437

Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 437, with author, speaker, founding Partner of Southwestern Consulting, and elite-level sales and leadership coach, Dave Brown .

Aug 02, 20233 min

Servant Selling, with Dave Brown (Sales, Leadership, Coaching, Relationships)

Elite-level sales and leadership coach and Partner of Southwestern Consulting, Dave Brown, details his new book and guiding principle of “ Servant Selling ”, as well as the only two ways to earn money in the world (hint: they're both the same thing), why “Green Eggs and Ham” is THE best book on sales ever written, exploiting your uniqueness in service of others, “WYDFLI” motivation, creating credibility deposits, perpetually being valuable, and how asking for someone’s business empowers THEM. Yo...

Aug 01, 202335 minEp. 437

CLIP: Acres of Diamonds

Dan Moore shares his wisdom from spending half a century with the same company, learning to bloom where you’re planted, and not ignore the “acres of diamonds” beneath your feet. Hear Dan’s full interview in Episode 435 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 27, 20232 min

It's Not Rocket Science, with Dr. Ann Tsung (Productivity, Performance, Management, Decision Making)

NASA Flight Surgeon, peak performance coach, and "Productivity MD" Dr. Ann Tsung explains how delegation makes financial sense and why efficiency means automating, delegating, and eliminating, talks about working within your "zone of genius", using an Eisenhower matrix, hiring a virtual assistant, obtaining the "5 Freedoms", and learning English from Full House, and shares her super relatable hobby as an Olympic weightlifter, as well as a few travel tips....if you’re headed to Antarctica....

Jul 25, 202321 minEp. 436

Meet Action Catalyst Host Stephanie Maas!

Please join us in welcoming our newest Action Catalyst host, Stephanie Maas! With more than 25 years of experience, Stephanie is an executive search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search , where she sees her purpose as improving the lives of others by providing life-altering opportunities for her candidates and clients through talent acquisition. Stephanie brings a fresh energy to the podcast, where she takes her place alongside Adam Outland as a full-time host. Learn even more about Steph...

Jul 21, 20234 min

CLIP: Success Follows Failures

Roy Dekel, CEO and Co-Founder of SetSchedule , shares the existential wisdom of Shakespeare, and why the biggest successes often only come after the biggest failures. Hear Roy’s full interview in Episode 434 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 20, 20233 min
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