Shawn Harper , Former NFL offensive lineman and CEO & founder of American Services and Protection, explains how culture MUST come first, and how with true teamwork and collaboration, everyone either wins together, or loses together. Hear Shawn's full interview in Episode 414 of The Action Catalyst.
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 Episodes 415 and 416, with co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, "Shark Tank" guest shark, and author, Matt Higgins . Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made en...
Matt Higgins , co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and author, chats with host Adam Outland about the energy-zapping property of small talk, not being denied your origin story, building authority to help others, the importance of marrying well, looking for the behavior that connects the bedroom to the boardroom, why the fish rots from the head, what he most looks for in partners to do business with, not outsourcing your instinc...
Matt Higgins has worn many hats; from the youngest NYC press secretary during 9/11, to NFL executive, to guest shark on Shark Tank. Hear how it started with busting out of poverty and moving his whole life ahead by two years with one bold move, sticking it to his high school teachers, finding crystal clarity in moments of crisis, plus how to make yourself indispensable, why opportunity is a leading indicator and compensation is a lagging indicator, broadening your brand and skill set, and what i...
Dean Koontz , best-selling author with over 100 novels published and more than 500 million copies sold, tells the story of hearing he'd never have another #1 book...and then subsequently writing 4 more with the person who told him he couldn't. Leave it to a writer to get the last word. Hear Dean's full interview in Episode 413 of The Action Catalyst.
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 414, with former NFL offensive lineman, CEO and founder of American Services and Protection, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author, Shawn Harper .
Shawn Harper , Former NFL offensive lineman, CEO and founder of American Services and Protection, motivational speaker, and author, explains how there's no such thing as success; it's a man made construct, talks about adopting a "success" vs a "win" model, planting seeds of potential in the fields of Iowa, emphasizing culture first, teamwork and collaboration on and off the field, what makes a great coach, breaking down to built up, playing hurt versus injured, and how essentially waterboarding ...
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 413, with best-selling author Dean Koontz .
Dean Koontz , best-selling author with over 100 novels published and more than 500 million copies sold, talks about the way his alcoholic father shaped his childhood as well as his writing, has a personal realization about his first major character, shares the real life experience that led to creating the character of Odd Thomas, addresses how to deal with naysayers, gives his best advice that translates from the literary world to the business world, tells a cautionary career tale about zombie n...
Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice , shares the huge misconception and history-making moment around the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, and why water rights, not race, lie at the bottom of many civil issues. Hear Courtney's full interview in Episode 412 of The Action Catalyst.
Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice , shares her thanks to ThinkingAhead and her time in the New York Supreme Court, why 50 years in the legal world is just a short time ago, the huge misconception and history-making moment around the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, the importance of resting up for a squabble, and other thoughts on the history of struggle, working with existential threat, "forest bathing", leaning on a higher power, and a bit of motivation from Helen Keller...
Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman, talks about being denied the right to compete as a child, repeating the mantra of “left foot, right foot, breathe”, and decisively answers the question “Is Title IX still working 50 years later?” Hear Joan's full interview in Episode 411 of The Action Catalyst.
Nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman explains how employers can drive retention in the midst of the “Great Resignation”, the three categories that most job-seekers fall into, and the 4 “F’s” that hold people back. Hear Ken’s full interview in Episode 410 of The Action Catalyst. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by ThinkingAhead. Thinking Ahead...
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 411, with Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women’s Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman.
Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman, talks about being a tennis champion and a pioneer in women’s athletics, repeating the mantra of “left foot, right foot, breathe”, discusses her friendship with Pat Summitt, the inception of the “Definite Dozen”, the ongoing work of the Pat Summitt Leadership Group and Foundation, and the true meaning of legacy, plus shares Jerry Jones’ definition of a leader, and asks...
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore reflects on one of the best parts of 2022, and looks forward to a prosperous 2023.
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland wishes all listeners a safe and happy close to 2022, and best wishes as we head into 2023 together.
Cortney Woodruff, tech investor, entrepreneur, and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Assemble , reveals how like many great leaders before him, his destiny and mission became clearer after a life or death encounter at gunpoint. He then shares the vision behind, and purpose for his work with Assemble, and the social re-engineering necessary to solve core problems. Hear Cortney’s full interview in Episode 409 of The Action Catalyst.
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 410, with nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman .
Nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman covers why people are creatures of progress, the 4 F's that hold people back, 7 stages to finding your dream job, experience vs. skill, going from income to influence and impact, shares lessons from the great Pat Summitt, and talks about truly, always "feeling the juice". Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead. Thinking Ahead Learn more at SouthwesternConsulti...
Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explores the true meaning of "joy" and gratitude here in the holiday season.
Action Catalyst host Adam Outland wishes you the Merriest of Christmases, to you and your family.
Erik Weir , producer, investor, author, and principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, shares a hard lesson in karate, and life, handed down by none other than Chuck Norris. Hear Erik’s full interview in Episode 408 of The Action Catalyst.
Cortney Woodruff, tech investor, entrepreneur, and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Assemble , shares the crazy story of the interaction at gunpoint that delayed his Action Catalyst appearance, a clever deal with his college professors, socially re-engineering what success looks like, how to muster energy late in the 4th quarter, and throwing potential business partners an alley-oop.
Award-winning journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden dives into the secrets behind building a trusting rapport, and getting the information you want, from tough guests like Prince Charles, and putting guests like Mary Tyler Moore, Steve Martin, Michael Bolton, and Celine Dion, at ease during their time in the hot seat. Hear Joan’s full interview in Episode 407 of The Action Catalyst.
Erik Weir is a jack of many trades; principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, author, movie producer, investor and real estate developer. Erik explains how he considers himself a “farmer of life experience”, why fear and gratitude cannot coexist, the 5 F's that drive your life, the “rule of 72”, shares his experience with Chuck Norris and learning a hard karate lesson, and talks about why change is an inside job, and how a big shot is just a little shot that keeps shooting....
Mike McFall, Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE® , the US’s third largest coffee franchise, talks about working towards being the eventual owner of the Detroit Red Wings (any day now), doing due diligence on yourself as an entrepreneur, and determining your “Grind Score” (pun intended?). Hear Mike's full interview in Episode 406 of The Action Catalyst.
In this special bonus episode, entrepreneur and author Nick Gray leads you through the advice in his book, “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” , including the benefits of hosting, both personal and professional, how to make everyone feel included and even get help along the way, how to be the perfect guest, the two magic words for meeting new people at an event, the best days to throw a shindig, and a lot more. How to Host a Party Website The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book info The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: A...
Award-winning journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden recounts her youth spent traveling around the world, the “low and slow” approach to broadcast, Tony Robbins helping her out of her public speaking fear, and battling cancer and taking control of her own narrative, plus the behind the scenes drama of leaving Good Morning America, playing the long game, and special guest appearances by Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Charles, Mary Tyler Moore, Steve Martin, Michael Bolton,...
Please join us in welcoming the newest host of The Action Catalyst, Adam Outland! With more than 15 years of sales and leadership experience, Adam is an elite-level coach and Partner for Southwestern Consulting , who thrives on awakening others to their potential and inspiring them to create powerful impact. Adam is also the host of his own podcast, "Inside Great Minds" , and a youth coach focused on developing the next generation. Learn even more about Adam in his interview on Episode 403 of Th...
