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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.

Episodes

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 t...

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

CLIP: Hell Week

Best-selling author, CEO of SEALFIT, and retired Navy SEAL commander Mark Divine explains the Navy SEAL concept of "Hell Week", the most grueling period of training for any new recruit, and the importance of breaking you down to build you back up again. Hear Mark's full interview in Episode 218 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 22, 20244 min

Overtime with Outland: John Miles, Episode 467

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 467 with author, entrepreneur, Fortune 50 senior executive, and award-winning podcast host John Miles .

Aug 21, 20242 min

Passion Struck, with John Miles (Leadership, Self Improvement, Business, Mindset)

Author, entrepreneur, Fortune 50 senior executive, and award-winning podcast host John Miles recalls ALMOST becoming an FBI agent, shares a cautionary tale from Microsoft and a story about the man who humbled Jimmy Carter, and explains why there’s no such thing as a practice mentality, the perfect recipe for greatness, the dehumanization of work, being a “gardener leader”, social impact theory, and how to NOT live like a pinball. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.co...

Aug 20, 202433 minEp. 467

CLIP: The 5 C's of Branding

Marketing, PR, and comms expert Kim Rozdeba shares the 5 C’s of branding: commitment, construct, community, content, and consistency, and how to turn them into customer loyalty. Hear Kim's full interview in Episode 466 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 15, 20243 min

Cut For Time: How to Sell Door To Door Like a SEAL

Ever wonder how a Navy SEAL would sell door-to-door? Best-selling author, CEO of SEALFIT, and retired Navy SEAL commander Mark Divine explains EXACTLY how they would do it, using SEAL tactics and mindsets that can translate directly to the sales world. Hear the rest of Mark's interview in Episode 218 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 14, 20242 min

CLIP: Stick the Basics / Do the Uncomfortable

President of Southwestern Ventures , Priit Martin, explains why simple isn't always easy, and new and different isn't always effective, and why success boils down to the basics. Hear Priit's full interview in Episode 465 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 08, 20243 min

Branding Queens, with Kim Rozdeba (Marketing, Promotions, Customer Relations, Olympics)

Marketing, PR, and comms expert Kim Rozdeba shares insights from his book, “Branding Queens”, including what exactly a brand IS, the 5 C’s of branding, the paradox of expectation, the Oprah test, and why having your own personal brand might be a trap, plus, reminisces about carrying the Olympic torch in the ’88 games.

Aug 06, 202425 minEp. 466

CLIP: Do It Scared

Author, speaker, business coach and podcast host Christy Wright explains why the antidote to fear is action. So don't let fear stop you; whatever it is you want to do, just do it scared. Hear Christy's full interview in Episode 188 of The Action Catalyst.

Aug 01, 20243 min

Overtime with Outland: Priit Martin, Episode 465

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 465 with the President of Southwestern Ventures , Priit Martin.

Jul 31, 20242 min

Venturing Boldly, with Priit Martin (Sales, Estonia, Entrepreneurship, Careers)

President of Southwestern Ventures , Priit Martin, shares the mission of creating career and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people in Europe, reflects on the dream job of making money playing computer games, talks about weathering Covid, why simple isn't always easy, and new and different isn't always effective, why success boils down to the basics, and why Ventures’ real product isn’t a product at all. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Student...

Jul 30, 202427 minEp. 465

CLIP: Find a Problem and Own It

Cassie Petrey, CEO and co-founder of social media/music management firm Crowd Surf , offers advice on differentiating yourself in a crowded field, and what the REAL hardest part of your job will be running a business. Hear Cassie's full interview in Episode 464 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 25, 20245 min

CLIP: Say "No" In Order To Say "Yes"

Author, speaker, business coach and podcast host Christy Wright covers the importance of only disappointing the RIGHT people, and choosing between being popular, or being effective as a leader (but you can't be both). Hear Christy's full interview in Episode 60 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 24, 20242 min

CLIP: Creating Your Anthem

Bestselling author and Hall of Fame speaker Sally Hogshead talks about the value of being a specialist, and how to create your own "anthem". Hear Sally's full interview in Episode 47 of The Action Catalyst.

Jul 18, 20243 min