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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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CLIP: Actual Vs. Foundational Knowledge

Greg DeVore , CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps , lays out his “Find & Follow” philosophy to reduce supervisor burnout and improve employee performance, including concepts like actual vs. foundational knowledge, the value it can provide in the event of a sale, and the knowledge operations maturity model. Hear Greg's full interview in Episode 492 of The Action Catalyst....

Aug 14, 20254 min

CLIP: Optimize, Automate, and Outsource

Author, entrepreneur, and “overwhelmologist” Ari Meisel reveals how to optimize, automate, and outsource, the shockingly straightforward system for keeping work, and anxiety, from piling up. Hear Ari's full interview in Episode 122 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 07, 20253 min

Overtime with Outland: Greg DeVore, Episode 492

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 492, with Greg DeVore , CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps .

Aug 06, 20253 min

Find & Follow, with Greg DeVore (Productivity, Learning, Performance, Teams)

Greg DeVore , CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps , lays out his “Find & Follow” philosophy to reduce supervisor burnout and improve employee performance, breaking down concepts like actual vs. foundational knowledge and knowledge spenders vs. knowledge investors, the knowledge operations maturity model, the dead simple exercise that’ll change how your team gets work done, how just good people with the right tools can be world-class people, and why he’s a bit of a rockstar on Animal Planet....

Aug 05, 202530 minEp. 492

CLIP: It's a Crisis! Now What?

Founder & CEO of ZavoMedia PR Group , Liana Zavo, reveals THE biggest PR mistake people make, and what they SHOULD be doing instead when a crisis hits. Hear Liana's full interview in Episode 491 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 31, 20253 min

CLIP: Comparison, Jealousy, and Fear

Culture strategist and leadership coach Jenni Catron takes a hard look at comparison vs. jealousy, what the differences are, and how fear lies at the bottom of both. Hear Jenni's full interview in Episode 26 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 24, 20253 min

Unleash the Story Within, with Liana Zavo (Public Relations, Branding, Crisis Management, Reputation)

Founder & CEO of ZavoMedia PR Group , Liana Zavo, recounts how a college dropout and single mom made the jump from Russia to the US and from the style world to PR, gives a bit of advice for Blake Lively, reveals THE biggest PR mistake people make, how to come down from the ledge of panic in the moment, why authenticity and accountability equals authority, the difference between brand vs. reputation, and what it means to “B.E.P.I.C.”

Jul 22, 202525 minEp. 491

CLIP: Doing Side / Being Side

Best-selling author, professor, and leadership expert Ryan Gottfredson distinguishes the doing side vs. the being side of ourselves, what each of those means, and how they contribute to who we are. And be sure to check out Ryan's original appearance in Episode 317 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 17, 20253 min

CLIP: Understanding Energy and "Performance Zones"

Klaus Kleinfeld , the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa and the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on different continents, explains why we should be talking about energy instead of productivity, and what it means to staying in your desired "performance zone". Hear the full interview with Klaus in Episode 490 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 10, 20255 min

Update: Becoming Better, with Ryan Gottfredson (Mindset, Growth, Healing, Personal Development)

Best-selling author, professor, and leadership expert Ryan Gottfredson explains how mindsets aren't just attitudes, distinguishes the doing side vs. the being side of ourselves, and talks about gauging your "window of tolerance", the 3 levels of adult development, reaction vs. response, and healing to grow. And be sure to check out Ryan's original appearance in Episode 317 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 08, 202525 min

CLIP: Comparison and Contentment

Author, podcast/radio host, and Certified Financial Coach Rachel Cruze explains why comparison isn't just the thief of joy...it's the thief of your paycheck as well. Hear Rachel's full interview in Episode 161 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 03, 20254 min

Overtime with Outland: Klaus Kleinfeld, Episode 490

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 490, with Klaus Kleinfeld , the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa and the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on different continents.

Jul 02, 20253 min

Leading to Thrive, with Klaus Kleinfeld (Leadership, Performance, Business, Language)

Klaus Kleinfeld , the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa and the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on different continents, recalls going to work at age 12, and covers the perils of sign language in the business world, getting close to the source of an issue, why we should be talking about energy instead of productivity, the "rule of feedback", the 5 critical components of a high performance team, why purpose is a laser, and being a "hypothesis generating m...

Jul 01, 202532 minEp. 490

CLIP: Debt Free College

Author, podcast/radio host, and Certified Financial Coach Rachel Cruze breaks down the easiest methods for paying for college WITHOUT debt. Full interview with Rachel in Episode 39 of The Action Catalyst.

Jun 26, 20252 min

REMASTERED: Love Your Life, Not Theirs, and Eradicating Comparison, with Rachel Cruze (Finances, Debt, Money, Gratitude)

Author, podcast/radio host, and Certified Financial Coach Rachel Cruze shares the role gratitude plays in financial stability, why it’s never too early, or too late, to get your finances in shape, and says…..uh oh…. the "C" word (not that one). Mentioned in this episode: Purchase the Monthly Bill Payment Checklist here. And please consider leaving a great book review if you found the book useful. Stephen Ural / Monthly Bill Payment Checklist...

Jun 24, 202513 minEp. 161

CLIP: You Can Lead The Dance

Daniel Goddard, CEO of the AI networking app, Dysko and an actor with over 30 years of experience, examines the parallels between entertainment and entrepreneurship and the same qualities that make you successful in both. Hear Daniel's full interview in Episode 489 of The Action Catalyst.

Jun 19, 20255 min

REMASTERED: Smart Money, Smart Kids, with Rachel Cruze (Finance, Parenting, Debt, Author)

Author, podcast/radio host, and Certified Financial Coach Rachel Cruze talks about putting 4-year-olds to work, teaching your kids about giving, paying for college without debt, and what contentment REALLY means. Mentioned in this episode: Purchase the Monthly Bill Payment Checklist here. And please consider leaving a great book review if you found the book useful. Stephen Ural / Monthly Bill Payment Checklist...

Jun 17, 202513 minEp. 39

CLIP: Inventing Pie Vs. Optimizing Pie

Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Harvard Business School professors and co-hosts of the Think Big, Buy Small podcast , share a truly delicious example of how entrepreneurship by acquisition can be a satisfying and lucrative path forward for those with the right mindset. Hear Richard and Royce's full interview in Episode 488 of The Action Catalyst.

Jun 12, 20256 min

Daytime to Dysko, with Daniel Goddard (Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, AI, TV)

Daniel Goddard, CEO of the AI networking app, Dysko and an actor with over 30 years of experience examines the parallels between entertainment and entrepreneurship, recounts the crazy reaction when daytime TV messed with his fan base, pinpoints the business that oversees ALL business, recalls disappointing a date in bed (for a really noble reason), and shares his first-of-its-kind product and the lesson he learned from it, and how his new app is coming to the rescue at universities and conventio...

Jun 10, 202529 minEp. 489

CLIP: Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon

Author, professor, and organizational psychologist David Burkus reveals the TRUTH behind Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, and the way the social media is being misused in networking. Hear David's full interview in Episode 240 of The Action Catalyst.

Jun 06, 20254 min

CLIP: Don't Innovate the Product, Innovate the Factory

Author, professor, and organizational psychologist David Burkus explains why great leaders don’t innovate the product, they innovate the factory, and how not to end up as a Blockbuster. Hear David's full interview in Episode 180 of The Action Catalyst.

Jun 05, 20254 min

Overtime with Outland: Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Episode 488

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 488, with Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Harvard Business School professors and co-hosts of the Think Big, Buy Small podcast .

Jun 04, 20253 min

Think Big, Buy Small, with Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff (Business, Entrepreneurship, Risk, Education)

Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Harvard Business School professors and co-hosts of the Think Big, Buy Small podcast , explore the growing trend of "acquisition entrepreneurship", including the type of person who might be right for it, the type of opportunity to look for and how to find them, the relative LACK of risk involved, and a deep dive into the economics of pie. Mentioned in this episode: Visit PodcastTheNewsletter.com Podcast the Newsletter Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coac...

Jun 03, 202534 minEp. 488

REMASTERED: Doing Business With Friends of Friends, with David Burkus (Management, Networking, Science, Business)

Author, professor, and organizational psychologist David Burkus leads a deep dive into the power of networking, exploring weak and dormant ties, structural holes in networks, social capital, navigating "multiplexity", and the TRUTH behind Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at HowToGrowYounger.com The Secret Method for Growing Younger...

May 30, 202518 minEp. 240

CLIP: The 4 C's And The 6 Questions To Ask

High-growth strategy specialist, executive advisor, and lecturer at the London Business School, Dr. Rebecca Homkes , lays out the 4 foundational C's that threaten a business, and the 6 critical questions to ask in the middle of a strategy reset. Hear Rebecca's full interview in Episode 487 of The Action Catalyst

May 29, 20253 min

REMASTERED: Radical Leadership, with David Burkus (Management, Communication, Trust, Business)

Author, professor, and organizational psychologist David Burkus shares insights from his book “Under New Management”, including why salary transparency shouldn’t be scary, tips on setting email limits, being in the business of elimination, and why great leaders don’t innovate the product, they innovate the factory. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at HowToGrowYounger.com The Secret Method for Growing Younger...

May 27, 202517 minEp. 180
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