Sometimes you have to change things up to see if change is good. Change can be a great thing, especially if it progresses a current situation or set of data facts for the overall good. And as such, we're doing an episode that hasn't been done and is long overdue - ASK ME ANYTHING! We have all heard and seen how LinkedIn has evolved into the the business focused social media platform and we've probably felt some pressure to engage, either through comments, posting and the trendy - digital content...
Nov 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 62
"Show the world where you're from (Show 'em where you're from) Show the world we are one (One, love, life)" - Pitbull, "We Are One" SURPRISE! We're doing a special Saturday livestream! Jay Fairbrother, Executive VP of Chapter Chairs, Global Leaders Organization joins The MIC is Listening! for a casual conversation on the importance community and collaboration for executive leadership and entrepreneurship. It can be lonely at times to find peers that understand your challenges. But it doesn't hav...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 61
"But here I dreamt I was an architect And I built this balustrade To keep you home, to keep you safe" - The Decemberists, "Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect" If you aren't familiar with The Decemberists, seriously give a a song or two a listen. They are amazing. And even better live. So let's talk about dreams, the future and what that actually means to us. We've seen Hollywood depiction of hyper sleek, fully automated and perhaps sprinkle in the ever popular, dystopian world. But how can we even...
Nov 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 60
"I have climbed highest mountains I have run through the fields..... I have scaled these city walls... But I still haven't found what I'm looking for....." -U2, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking" Oh, let's hope that those that are up to NO GOOD DO NOT find what they are looking for! We're talking #cybersecurity with John Gormally, Cybersecurity Blogger, Podcast Host, "At The Corner of Cyber and Blog," and cycling enthusiast! Anyone that has a business or anyone that touches a keyboard is v...
Oct 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 59
"Think of what you're saying You can get it wrong and still you think that it's alright Think of what I'm saying We can work it out and get it straight or say good night" - The Beatles, "We Can Work It Out" How many times have you had days when you have to stop yourself from really typing what you think? Or if you are in a meeting and you grit your teeth because you fundamentally disagree with the topic at hand. We've all been there. And it's not fun. Leslie Nydick , The Conflict Strategist join...
Oct 19, 2022•42 min•Ep. 58
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but WHOOOEEEYYY! When you meet someone and they are all energy, it's infectious! A lot can be said about what motivates us and for each individual, it's vastly unique. Yet as much as we are different, so much foundational traits are the same. What are they? Ernie "Ernburn" Harker is joining The MIC is Listening! to share his insights on how he arrived at the incredible ball of energy he is today and how every single one of us can achieve our respective goal...
Oct 05, 2022•48 min•Ep. 57
"Hey, tonight Gonna be tonight Don't you know I'm flyin' Tonight, tonight" - Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Hey, Tonight" How did you fall into your career or calling? There are days when the path to our respective successes veers to the left and right, up and down and backwards and sideways, seemingly anywhere BUT straight. And that's ok. Sam Liebowitz, Executive Producer, TalkRadio.NYC joins The MIC is Listening! to share his insights on the intersection of radio, podcasts and the internet. Mu...
Sep 14, 2022•38 min•Ep. 56
"Why can't they say what they want Why can't they just say what they mean Come clean, listen and talk" - Wilco, "Spiders" First off - Wilco is awesome. Second - You can't two bigger advocates to helping clients talk about what is important to them and sharing stories, experiences and having fun at the same time. YES, this week on The MIC is Listening! we're excited to have Robert Southgate, MBA , Founder, Southgate Media Group help Syya wax poetic on why #podcasting is an amazing tool for market...
Sep 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 55
Apparently, my assertion that GENX is the BEST might be rooted in bias. As I've mentioned on the Gnaw On This podcast with Ben Baker, we are in a unique position today where there are QTY: 4 Generations in our workplaces simultaneously. (YES - Boomers, GenX, Millennials and GenZ) Today, I've asked my niece, Katelyn (KT) Wu to join me as we hash out how amazing and exciting it is to have GenZ bring some fresh perspectives to the workforce conversation!
Aug 17, 2022•35 min•Ep. 54
Ok - If you have the opportunity to record your #podcast at FanExpo in #Dallas - You take advantage of it! We had such a fun time and the energy from the convention that celebrates anime, science fiction, fantasy and gaming communities - You just cannot NOT feel it! Join us for a fun, definitely not scripted, but always engaging chat with Noonish Podcast and Tech n Cards , fellow podcasters!...
Aug 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 53
"The future is in you..." by Radiohead There are many quotes and sayings about making change and being your own cheerleader to success. That sounds simple and straightforward, right? Well, easier said, than done! #Entrepreneurs know this journey of ups and downs all too well and sometimes having a community to lean into, to find some resources you can tap into, helps you keep that motivation alive. Becky and Jabez LeBret, Founders of LOTUS LAUNCH have tapped into that simple, yet critical need t...
Jul 27, 2022•38 min•Ep. 52
"It seems to me I could live my life, a lot better than I think I am....." Rush, "Working Man" Who is happy with their career, job 100% of the time? If you are, we need to talk! And for 99.9% of the population, let's talk about how and what we can do to improve our lots in life! If you aren't doing anything actively, but are open to inspiration, take a moment to join Mark Casper with Tech For Troops on today's livestream of The MIC is Listening! Mark founded Tech For Troops, a non-profit that tu...
Jul 20, 2022•40 min•Ep. 51
Go Big or Go Home. We've all heard that saying, that if you are going to do something, do it right, do it well, or more simply put - Just do it! Linda Melone , Founder, The Copy Worx is the epitome of someone that knows what needs to be done and if it will be done, it will be done well. On today's episode of The MIC is Listening! is Listening, Linda catches up with me on her latest projects and her motivations for making things happen. She understands her #value to her clients and to herself. Do...
Jul 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 50
If someone told you that you spend 2 hours a day on social media platforms, is that too high? Too low? And if you are on these platforms, how much of it is it to build your personal and professional brand? Do you even care? Timothy (Tim) Hughes 提姆·休斯 Hughes, CEO and Co-Founder of DLA ignite ponders the nuances around social selling and it's varied definitions and applications. We can't always meet the people we end up connecting with online, but how are we connecting, exactly? Ok, we slip in a f...
Jun 29, 2022•46 min•Ep. 49
We talk about paying it forward constantly - if not only to spread kindness in the world, but to also facilitate a future we can be happy and secure is in great hands. Sailakshmi Santhanakrishnan Santhanakrishnan and Arun Kumar , Co-Founders, WeInspireWe joins The MIC is Listening! to share their journey on co-founding WeInspire to mentor future leaders, innovators and creative thinkers. Learn more about WeInspire: https://weinspire.guru/ #podcast #podcasts #innovation #mentorship #leadership...
Jun 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 48
Face it, we live in a world where the masses of people on earth develop business and personal relationships...and it's completely virtual. Covid-19 may have ushered in acceptance faster, but as we look to the future, we realize that a virtual meet up isn't the worst thing in the world, especially if you want to spend more time with the family or simply looking for flexibility to work. Carrie Purcell , Toronto Chair of Global Leaders Organization and CEO & Co-Founder at Tech Adaptika joins Th...
Jun 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 47
"Come on this train People get ready You don't need no ticket All you got do is just get on board" - Bruce Springsteen, "Land of Hope & Dreams" How often do you hum songs while working on a task at work or at home? Do you wake up with a song in your head that sets the tone for the rest of the day? It's said that music is universal and at The MIC is Listening! , we're inclined to agree! Jesse Jackson , Host of "Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast" joins to share about his exper...
Jun 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 46
"Dancing more, just a little bit Breathing more, just a little bit Care a little less, just a little bit... Hit me with them good vibes..." Nothing puts you in a great mood faster than a jaunty little ditty to pick up your spirits. Tisha Marie Pelletier joins The MIC is Listening! to spread some of that positive energy and how we can sprinkle some of that into our own personal brand, or more aptly, help clients with authenticity with a touch of badass! Join every week or kindly like, subscribe, ...
Jun 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 45
Have you ever bit into your favorite dish and closed your eyes to savor the flavors, textures, smells, so much that it takes you back to another time or place? It's often said that if you tie an emotion to an experience, you will make a connection that can linger for a lifetime. Perhaps that's why it should not be too surprising that our relationship with food has deep roots with our respective recollections from childhood, long before we're aware as adults. It's this emotional connection with f...
May 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 44
Ok - Music speaks to us, but so does MONEY. If you are an #entrepreneur or are transitioning into a 2nd career as an entrepreneur, there are great opportunities in starting your own #business or acquiring into an established business. Who can help make heads and tails on this? Deb Curtis ! If you haven't heard of Deb, a simple query on LinkedIn or your favorite web browser will pull Deb up as a trusted advisor and authority on helping folks transition into successful #businesses . Let us know wh...
May 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 43
Robert Towle suffers no fools. But let's not assume he judges too harshly. After a lifetime of interactions as dishwasher, apartment manager, US. Controller, COO....let's just say he's done it all. His amazing life path, some up, many down, have led Robert to join The MIC is Listening! to talk about his unique ride on our planet and why "Don't Be Dumb" is a great read to have a conversation with for your own #leadership path. Buy "Don't Be Dumb": https://lnkd.in/g8pW_uFc Learn About Robert Towle...
May 11, 2022•41 min•Ep. 42
"We Are Not Lost." - Satvinder Kaur Let's not lie to ourselves. We have all felt moments of self doubt, whether it's external or internal voices, we experience insecurity. It doesn't have to be this way. Well, at least not for a long duration of time! Satvinder Kaur, host of "We Are Not Lost" #podcast joins @The MIC is Listening! to share insights on self discovery and it's influence on every aspect of our lives. Let's put it this way, as funny as the Chris Farley's skit with Sir Paul McCartney ...
May 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 41
Have all your conversations and communications gone exactly to your plan? If you say no - Welcome to Life on Earth! We've all had to pivot conversations, make quick decisions, respond to stimuli in our environment that most likely wasn't planned. How do you make those choices on the fly and with CONFIDENCE? Meridith Grundei joins The MIC is Listening! to look at leveraging #improv as an additional tool to the art of communication in business applications. Meridith knows a thing or two about bein...
Apr 27, 2022•40 min•Ep. 40
Paul Di Liegro isn't your run of the mill sales guy. Just because your career has been in #technology #sales , doesn't mean you can't encounter amazing people with stories and share. If anything, what a great reinforcement that Business, Brains & The Bottom Line #podcast digs deeper into the experiences that we can all connect with personally and professionally! The MIC is LISTENING! Show is your place to hear me chat with fellow podcasters to learn about their shows and get some 411 on the ...
Apr 20, 2022•31 min•Ep. 39
How do you resolve to be a better business leader or better person overall? It takes more than simply saying, "I'm accountable and focus on execution." Sometimes it takes some serious introspection and looking at the root cause for our behaviors and our drivers. Christopher Salem, CEO, CRS Group Holdings and Best Selling Author, "Master Your Inner Critic/Resolve the Root Cause," joins The MIC is Listening! to dive into truly digging into the roots of what can make us successful, both personally ...
Apr 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 38
“Today’s leaders have a responsibility to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.” - LTC (R) Oak McCulloch Leadership isn't something someone is "born" into. It's a collection of experiences, failures, and wisdom to parse through everything to share knowledge for the next generation. Sometimes leadership requires more listening and humility. Sometimes it requires making tough decisions. Mostly, leadership is understanding the responsibility to inspire the next generation to do and be better. LTC (R) Oa...
Apr 06, 2022•54 min•Ep. 37
Navigating the future of your children is a daunting, exciting yet necessary rite of passage for those considering prospective careers. What is the path to ensure a degree is the right degree? Who can we turn to for questions we have on the state of our current education system? How has the pandemic affected what we view is valuable for education? SJ Barakony, The Education Sherpa, joins The MIC is Listening! to share his thoughts on education and the many options available to students and paren...
Mar 30, 2022•34 min•Ep. 36
Let's be honest - We all could use more of our money! For those that have established their wealth management plans - CONGRATS! You are in a unique group! For those that are starting out, or haven't had a chance to sort out their finances to set up for the future - YOU NEED to join us! Mike Ashabraner , aka. "The Redneck Money Coach" joins The MIC is Listening! to share his insights on a topic that the majority of the population can leverage and get started for retirement! #finance #business #le...
Mar 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 35
For some, life happens to them. For others, they manifest their life experiences. Where do you fall in this? Maybe a little bit of both? Meg Nocero, Esq. , former federal prosecutor and now "Queen of Manifesting" aka. Founder of Butterflies & Bliss LLC , joins The MIC is Listening! to share her insights and experiences on creating a fulfilling life. There is no question that life has its ups and downs. Meg is offering a way to ride the waves like a pro. Kindly Like, Subscribe and JOIN the di...
Mar 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 34
We're talking about 2 things that probably mean nothing to most people: Cybersecurity and Sales. Why should you care? Because what we're talking about is applicable to all sales roles. Sales is often overlooked for those that want to "break into" an industry. Believe it or not, there is a healthy career path - If you look for it! Jared Keesling , Regional Sales Manager with 20+ years sales veteran joins The MIC is Listening! to share his thoughts on his career and how cybersecurity has evolved f...
Mar 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 33
