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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: Keep Your Small Business On The Right Side of The Law

Employment law attorney, author, and Founder/CEO of the Crone Law Firm , Alan Crone reveals the list of things a new or small business absolutely MUST do to stay on the right side of the law. Hear Alan's full interview in Episode 475 of The Action Catalyst.

Dec 26, 20245 min

CLIP: Managing Stress the Healthy Way

Entrepreneur, author, founder, and physician Dr. Josh Axe talks about managing your stress the healthy way for businesspeople. Hear Dr. Axe's full interview in Episode 75 of The Action Catalyst.

Dec 19, 20244 min

The Law at Work, with Alan Crone (Legal, Employment, Management, Business)

Employment law attorney, author, and Founder/CEO of the Crone Law Firm , Alan Crone explains how what you do defines who you are, reveals the 3 biggest constants over 30 years of law, as well as the list of things a new or small business absolutely MUST do to stay on the right side of the law, and shares why diversity is death (but not how you think).

Dec 17, 202428 minEp. 475

CLIP: Bullet Holes, KGB, and Fighting Stereotypes

Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts , shares memories of hotels with bullet holes in the walls and being followed by the KGB, and all the good that comes from cultural exchange. Hear Ellen's full interview in Episode 474 of The Action Catalyst....

Dec 12, 20244 min

CLIP: How Did You Know He Was Done?

Author, speaker, and Founder of Courage Crafters, Andrea Waltz , talks about setting “no” goals, why hearing “no” is important EVEN for top producers, and why to never be afraid to ask for what you want. Hear Andrea's full interview in Episode 31 of The Action Catalyst.

Dec 05, 20243 min

Overtime with Outland: Ellen Hoggard, Episode 474

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 474 with Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts ....

Dec 04, 20243 min

A Million Ladders, with Ellen Hoggard (Education, Youth Development, International Affairs, Travel)

Ellen Hoggard, President of High School in the USA cultural exchange program, a part of GEC, Global Educational Concepts , shares memories of being detained at the Berlin wall, hotels with bullet holes in the walls, and being followed by the KGB, and talks about staying true to yourself at forks in the road, getting 100s of kids home during Covid, some tips on what to pack from a VERY well-traveled person, and ALL that we have to gain from worldwide cultural exchange. Mentioned in this episode: ...

Dec 03, 202431 minEp. 474

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

Thanksgiving Wishes from Stephanie Maas

Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas breaks down her favorite parts of the Thanksgiving holiday, and what it really means to have an "attitude of gratitude".

Nov 28, 20243 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 Southweste...

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 ...

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