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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

CLIP: The 3 Principles of AI

Entrepreneur, professor, and Founder/CEO of Smarty , Denzil Eden, shares the 3 principles of AI, and some common fears and concerns around the emerging and exciting technology. Hear Denzil's full interview in Episode 473 of The Action Catalyst.

Nov 29, 20245 min

CLIP: Time Traveling to Defeat Your Future Self

Author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur Kevin Kruse explains how you can use time travel (at least mentally) to defeat procrastination and get things done. Hear Kevin's full interview in Episode 109 of The Action Catalyst.

Nov 21, 20244 min

Smarty Pants, with Denzil Eden (AI, Entrepreneurship, Business, Mindset)

Entrepreneur, professor, and Founder/CEO of Smarty , Denzil Eden, shares the 3 principles of AI, addressing some common fears and concerns around AI, the importance of role models and seeing yourself in the work, and the one tiny word that shifts imposter syndrome to a growth mindset.

Nov 19, 202419 minEp. 473

CLIP: 3D Negotiation

Jim Sebenius , a Harvard Business School professor, author, negotiation expert, and host of the new podcast Dealcraft: Insights from Great Negotiators, explains the steps to his novel approach to bargaining known as “3D negotiation”. Hear Jim's full interview in Episode 472 of The Action Catalyst.

Nov 14, 20243 min

CLIP: YOU Might Be the Distraction

Author, speaker, and leadership strategist Neen James explains why in many cases, YOU, yes YOU, the leader, might be the distraction, and the roadblock to increased productivity for your team. Hear Neen's full interview in Episode 238 of The Action Catalyst.

Nov 07, 20243 min

Overtime with Outland: Jim Sebenius, Episode 472

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 472 with Jim Sebenius , a Harvard Business School professor, author, negotiation expert, and host of the new podcast Dealcraft: Insights from Great Negotiators.

Nov 06, 20244 min

Dealcraft, with Jim Sebenius (Business, Negotiation, Strategy, Education)

Jim Sebenius , a Harvard Business School professor, author, negotiation expert, and host of the new podcast Dealcraft: Insights from Great Negotiators, shares what group of people are instinctively the best negotiators, the steps to “3D negotiation”, how sometimes you can win by everyone losing, why internal negotiations are sometimes the hardest part, and the importance of being careful with your gift giving and keeping a deal diary. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulti...

Nov 05, 202431 minEp. 472

CLIP: The Economics of Purpose

Chuck Runyon, the CEO at Self Esteem Brands including the wildly popular Anytime Fitness , explains the 4 P's of work, and the importance of finding your purpose, combining brain power with HEART power. Hear Chuck's full interview in Episode 220 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 31, 20244 min

CLIP: What REALLY Happened to Blockbuster

James Keyes , former CEO of both Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven, explains why 7-Eleven and Blockbuster were really part of the same business, and what REALLY happened to Blockbuster (and why you may not have seen the last of it). Hear James' full interview in Episode 471 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 24, 20244 min

CLIP: To Switch or Not To Switch

Author, speaker, and certification expert Pamela Slim covers the contentious topic of whether or not switching jobs and companies regularly REALLY makes a difference to your appeal in the job market, and towards your goals overall. Hear Pamela's full interview in Episode 44 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 17, 20244 min

Overtime with Outland: James Keyes, Episode 471

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 471 with author, and former CEO of both Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven, James Keyes .

Oct 16, 20243 min

Education is Freedom, with James Keyes (Learning, Business, Leadership, Change)

James Keyes ’ career has included serving as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies; Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven, but he starting off working to be an astronaut. Hear how, plus find out what Einstein called “intelligence having fun”, learn about what CEO really stands for, why 7-Eleven and Blockbuster were really part of the same business, what REALLY happened to Blockbuster (and why you may not have seen the last of it), the root of all commerce, the best way to prioritize your time, dealing with c...

Oct 15, 202432 minEp. 471

CLIP: Protecting Your IP Rights (CAN'T MISS Info!)

Andrew Cooper , a top attorney in his field and the Legal Coordinator and Head of Patent Acquisitions for Meta, shares several of the most essential and actionable tips for protecting your intellectual property rights, no matter what size business you own or work for. Hear Andrew's full interview in Episode 470 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 10, 20246 min

CLIP: What is an Ambivert?

Coach, facilitator, and mediator Beth Buelow explains what exactly an "ambivert" is. Never heard of it? Well listen up; you just might be one... Hear Beth's full interview in Episode 116 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 03, 20244 min

The Ethical Imperative, with Andrew Cooper (Legal, Business, Leadership, Technology)

Andrew Cooper , a top attorney in his field and the Legal Coordinator and Head of Patent Acquisitions for Meta, talks about going from a trailer to a trailblazer by way of Japan and rural South Carolina, lays out just what intellectual property IS, covers non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, the 4 moral imperatives for any leader, shares a LOT of actionable tips for protecting your IP, and addresses how AI has changed things.

Oct 01, 202428 minEp. 470

CLIP: Immature, Inaccurate, Ineffective

Barry Conchie, Founder and President of Conchie Associates , and business partner Sarah Dalton, explain why the common discussion around what defines leadership has been "immature, inaccurate, and ineffective", and they lay out which 5 skills REALLY matter in leadership, based on wide-spanning research and data. Hear Barry and Sarah's full interview in Episode 469 of The Action Catalyst.

Sep 26, 20243 min

CLIP: The Lies of Productivity

Author, speaker, and executive Jay Papasan explains a few of the biggest lies you've been told about productivity, and how to overcome them. Hear Jay's full interview in Episode 82 of The Action Catalyst.

Sep 19, 20244 min

The Five Talents That Really Matter, with Barry Conchie & Sarah Dalton (Leadership, Hiring, Research, Business)

Barry Conchie, Founder and President of Conchie Associates , and business partner Sarah Dalton, discuss their research taken from over 58K executive leaders, including insights on holding two conflicting truths together, how people don’t change, but the context they exist in does, being both rigid and flexible like an air traffic controller, why likeability is not an indicator of job performance (but it sure informs a lot of hiring), the ROI of a tortoise vs. a squirrel, identifying the 5 talent...

Sep 17, 202425 minEp. 469

CLIP: At the Pentagon on 9/11, On the Ground in Ukraine

Author, speaker, and physician Dr. Thom Mayer recounts the intense experiences of working at the burning Pentagon on 9/11, and leading a group of Marines into Ukraine at the start of the ongoing war. Hear Dr. Mayer's full interview in Episode 468 of The Action Catalyst.

Sep 12, 20244 min

CLIP: Your Friends Can't All Be Pop-Tarts

Seth Bolt, bassist of rock band NEEDTOBREATHE , and his brother Chandler, CEO of SelfPublishing.com , explain why some, but not all of your friends can be Pop-Tarts. Wait...what? Hear the Chandler brothers' full interview in Episode 30 of The Action Catalyst.

Sep 05, 20243 min

Overtime with Outland: Dr. Thom Mayer, Episode 468

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 468 with author, speaker, physician, and Medical Director of the NFL Players Association, Dr. Thom Mayer .

Sep 04, 20243 min

Leadership Is Worthless, But Leading Is Priceless, with Dr. Thom Mayer (Sports, Ukraine, 9/11, Medicine)

Author, speaker, and physician Dr. Thom Mayer explains how a magical series of serendipitous circumstances took him west, the tragic event that led him (back) to the NFL, putting relationships over resumes, finding where your joy intersects the world’s needs, leading the NFL through the concussion crisis, sucking down vs. sucking up, working at the burning Pentagon on 9/11, the Boss vs. the Leader, innovation at the speed of trust, making failure your fuel, and the virtue in thinking of yourself...

Sep 03, 202432 minEp. 468

CLIP: President Carter Was No Match For This Man

Author, entrepreneur, Fortune 50 senior executive, and award-winning podcast host John Miles shares a story about the man who humbled not-yet President Jimmy Carter, and the valuable lesson he took away from it. Hear John's full interview in Episode 467 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 29, 20243 min
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