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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: Why People Leave and Saturday Morning Cartoons

Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen , explains the 3 main reasons people leave their jobs (4 for Millennials), and what Saturday morning cartoons have to do with job retention. Hear William's full interview in Episode 235 of The Action Catalyst.

Nov 24, 20233 min

REMASTERED: Creating Healthy Workplace Culture, with William Vanderbloemen (Faith, Executive, Jobs, Career)

Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen , explains the dynamics of creating an irresistible workplace, the 3 main reasons people leave their jobs (4 for millennials), what Saturday morning cartoons have to do with job retention, why most cultural problems boil down to hiring problems, the difference between culture and core values, how to assess the 8 key areas of workplace health or toxicity, and gives several quick exercises for pinpointing ...

Nov 17, 202317 minEp. 235

CLIP: The Zen of Detachment

Mike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs , talks about separating your passion from yourself as a person, and the virtues of detachment and nonjudgement as tools for managing expectations and maximizing outcomes while staying centered. Hear Mike's full interview in Episode 444 of The Action Catalyst.

Nov 16, 20233 min

Update: William Vanderbloemen and Being the Unicorn (Faith, Executive, Jobs, Career)

Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen , talks about preparing for the Ice Age, why vision is seeing just beyond your feet, what the best of the best have in common, how to respond to the most dreaded interview question ever, why self-awareness is the #1 skill, and who DOES need to fear AI (hint, it's not that many people). And be sure to catch more from William in Episode 235 of The Action Catalyst....

Nov 14, 202314 min

Overtime with Outland: Mike Lee, Episode 444

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 444, with speaker, author, and founder of MindShift Labs , Mike Lee.

Nov 08, 20232 min

Mind Shift, with Mike Lee (Leadership, Mindset, Personal Development, NBA)

Mike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs , talks about making up his own minor, not getting out of bed for Kobe Bryant, why everything we want exists in the present moment, being pushed by pain or pulled by vision, the advantage of diversifying the portfolio of your identity and self-worth, the virtues of detachment and nonjudgement, why everything is driven from getting crystal clear on vision and purpose, and putting the mission over the medium. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at Southwestern...

Nov 07, 202332 minEp. 444

CLIP: Pump the Breaks!

Behavioral scientist and best-selling author Daniel Pink explains how breaks are actually a part of peak performance, and why this is illustrated by the perils of visiting a hospital in the afternoon. Hear Daniel's full interview in Episode 226 of The Action Catalyst.

Nov 02, 20233 min

Update: Peter Warmka and the Rise of AI (CIA, Hacking, Intelligence, Cybersecurity)

Peter Warmka, former CIA agent, professor at Webster University, and the founder of the Counterintelligence Institute , returns to the podcast with updates on protecting your business and professional networking tools from bad actors utilizing the latest in AI, how safeguards against fraud have potentially lead to more fraud, and what upcoming events on the calendar could signal an uptick in scams. And be sure to check out Peter's original appearance in Episode 373 of The Action Catalyst . Menti...

Oct 31, 202314 min

CLIP: Don't Forget Your P.A.G.E.R.S.

Author, emergency physician, and Director of Leadership Development for the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Dr. Richard Winters , explains the P.A.G.E.R.S. test of wellbeing, and how promoting wellbeing leads to the eradication of burnout. Hear Dr. Winters' full interview in Episode 443 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 26, 20233 min

CLIP: Completing History 77 Years Later

Author, speaker, artist and pilot Amelia Rose Earhart shares the touching story of how she carried a patch tens of thousands of miles around the globe so that one little old man could realize a dream that began 77 years earlier. Hear Amelia's full interview in Episode 142 of The Action Catalyst.

Oct 19, 20234 min

You're the Leader, Now What? with Dr. Richard Winters (Leadership, Medicine, Wellbeing, Teams)

Author, emergency physician, and Director of Leadership Development for the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Dr. Richard Winters , tackles how to fight burnout, shake off an “us vs them” mentality, and track your organization’s vital signs, and explains the P.A.G.E.R.S. test of wellbeing, INformal leadership, the leadership qualities of producers like Rick Rubin and Brian Eno, examining our relationship with time, why he often thinks of Sisyphus, and the leadership experiment you can try for yourself t...

Oct 17, 202325 minEp. 443

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
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