In winding down our special Summer Series, we are replaying a fantastic conversation we had with Tre Gammage, a Speaker, Social Emotional Learning Specialist and the Founder of SEL Educators. We dive into his world as a consultant and how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and great communication are foundational for success. This is reflected in our situational awareness and being able to effectively manage emotion. Tre is a DISC Certified trainer and touches on the Platinum Rule to understand where t...
Aug 29, 2023•57 min•Ep. 157
As we continue with our Twins Talk it Up Summer Series, here is a special replay of our conversation with our good friend Mark Botros, Principal with Noblis, a strategy consulting firm in the Washington DC Metropolitan. In this conversation, Mark shares 3 Dirty Secrets to Failure: Failure is a frame, not the whole movie. The road to Success is paved with failure ... among other things. You may not embrace failure, but the greats do. Failure can be a great teacher and a pivot to even greater succ...
Aug 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 156
As we continue with our Summer Series, fall in love with the challenge of taking it higher both personally and professionally. Invest in your growth by welcoming executive coaching. This is a special replay of our conversation with author, speaker, entrepreneur and mental toughness and high-performance coach, Sheryl Kline. Sherly expects nothing less than Olympic-level confidence and she wants to increase your ‘FBI Strategic’ influence. To learn more about Sheryl, visit sherylkline.com/getacquai...
Aug 15, 2023•57 min•Ep. 155
As we continue with our Summer Series, enjoy this conversation with one of our favorite guests and friend of the show. Jason Feifer is the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a keynote speaker, a podcaster and the author of the book, Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing your Career. Change is inevitable and how you respond could mean all the difference. Become resilient and view change as an opportunity. Be sure to pick up his book and...
Aug 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 154
As we continue our Summer Series for Twins Talk it Up, we revisit another popular episode with the Founders of PartnerTap, CEO Cassandra Gholston and CRO Autum Grimm are passionate about building upon a foundation of trust. You will quickly understand why these two incredible leaders are shaking up the tech sector. To learn more about Cassandra, Autum and PartnerTap, visit partnertap.com or send an email to sales@partnertap.com . --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engag...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 153
As we continue our Summer Series for Twins Talk it Up, we revisit a popular episode with our friend Vince Menzione, CEO of Ultimate Partner, a consulting firm with a focus on helping organizations reach their goals with successful partnering. He is also the Host of the Ultimate Guide to Partnering Podcast. VInce was also a recent panelist at the Microsoft Inspire 2023. Enjoy and commit your organization to building successful partnerships. For more information about Vince and Ultimate Partnershi...
Jul 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 152
Microsoft’s Annual Partner Conference, Inspire 2023 starts this week. In recognition of Inspire, we are replaying another popular episode with Darrell Booker, Corporate Affairs Specialist. To learn more about Microsoft’s NTA program and the work that Darrell is doing, visit http://aka.ms/microsoftcommunities and connect with him on LinkedIn. --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presenta...
Jul 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 151
Will you be attending Microsoft’s Annual Partner Conference? Inspire 2023 starts July 18th and is sure to be a fantastic event. In recognition of Inspire, we are replaying one of the more popular episodes with Lani Phillips, VP US Channel Partners. Keep up with Lani by connecting with her on LinkedIn or by visiting laniphillips.com/ --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, an...
Jul 13, 2023•57 min•Ep. 150
Generation Z also known as Zoomers are our next wave of innovative leaders and entrepreneurs. They are passionate, curious, and bring creativity to finding innovative solutions to challenges. How can they turn their passions into impact? How can they get their ideas to the market? Recent SMU graduate, Raleigh Dewan is the founder and managing partner of the NB Group, which includes social impact companies such as SteadiSpoon (a self-stabilizing assistive eating device for people suffering debili...
Jul 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 149
Part 2 of our conversation with Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Founder Bennett Maxwell of Dirty Dough Cookies. We dive into his Deeper Than Dough podcast, why he focuses on communication skills and on the importance of mental health. Bennett wants to redefine what success is. He built within the company a vehicle to fund mental wellness centers in K through 12 schools. Bennett shares what he practices in order run a successful business: Emphasis on physical health Emphasis on mental health Physiolo...
Jun 27, 2023•27 min•Ep. 148
If you are in search of a winning recipe, then look no further than this sweet episode. Entrepreneur, podcaster and the driving force behind Dirty Dough Cookies’ unbelievable growth, Bennett Maxwell shares his entrepreneurial journey and his recipe for success. In Part 1 of our conversation with Bennett, we touch on Bennett’s philosophy of building: 1. Simplicity Provide something that is both simple and scalable. 2. Having and building the right team Seasoned veterans and 'letting them do what ...
Jun 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 147
Part 2 of our conversation with Keith Daw, Founder & Chief Architect of Be Kinetic. We continue to dive into DISC and how this tool can help improve workplace productivity, communication and sales. Intentionality is key to a successful integration of DISC for all levels of leadership. DISC helps you to respond and answer team members according to their DISC style. This reflects the importance of listening and being able to lean into that secondary DISC Style. A great tip Keith provided for t...
Jun 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 146
Organizations looking to enhance their leadership development initiatives value productivity and performance platforms. How can these tools transform leaders and their understanding of themselves and the people around them? How can they shape communication and strengthen culture and increase success? Keith Daw, Founder & Chief Architect of Be Kinetic, a communication-centric Go To Market consulting firm shares his thoughts about the importance of incorporating DISC training for every level o...
Jun 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 145
A single event can change everything for you and your business. We were fortunate to join other Microsoft Partners and Stakeholders at the First Black Partner Growth Initiative (BPGI) Summit at Microsoft’s HQ in Redmond, Washington. In partnership with the Black Channel Partner Alliance (BCPA) and AppMeetup, tech leaders throughout the country came together for an interactive experience focused on driving innovation and business growth. The depth of support and commitment from Microsoft and othe...
May 30, 2023•26 min•Ep. 144
You've likely heard the saying that ‘facts tell, but stories sell.’ The art of storytelling through video is a powerful and effective method for strengthening your brand, connecting with your target audience and for communicating value. John Fragale, Partner at Levitate Media shares his experience in the industry, talks about his mindset and how they’ve navigated the health pandemic. Levitate Media has produced over 10,000 videos and content services through their live and animated work. John sh...
May 09, 2023•42 min•Ep. 143
What would acquiring Olympic-Level confidence mean for you and your organization? The top performers in the world believe in and invest in coaching. This conversation was so amazing, we had to release this one on both of our programs. Sheryl Kline is a mental toughness and high performance coach. Her focus is on empowering female leaders to gain clarity on their legacy, build that Olympic-level confidence and to increase their ‘FBI Strategic’ influence. Studies have shown that having women in ke...
Apr 11, 2023•54 min•Ep. 142
What should new managers or supervisors know to strengthen their role and ensure success? Are there tips for first-time managers who now have to take on even more responsibilities? Learning how to lead well can take time, patience, and having the right mindset. We’ve put together some tips to help with this transition into your new role. Tip Number 1: Have defined expectations Tip Number 2: Past success doesn’t mean future success Tip Number 3:Watch your speech Tip Number 4: Clear communication ...
Apr 04, 2023•44 min•Ep. 141
We believe in elevating the voices of incredible leaders. Reflecting on the importance of March being Women's History Month, we wanted to share some of the amazing conversations we've had with some women who are making an amazing impact within their circles. Celebrate Women's History Month by prioritizing mental health. Enjoy this popular re-releasing converation with therapist, speaker, author, mental health expert and Co-Founder of Mosaic Counseling Group, Mandy Morris. To learn more about Man...
Mar 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 140
We believe in elevating the voices of incredible leaders. Reflecting on the importance of March being Women's History Month, we wanted to share some of the amazing conversations we've had with some women who are making an amazing impact within their circles. Become an advocate and celebrate women by investing in professional development. Enjoy this popular re-releasing of our fantastic conversation with Joyce Johnson, Founder and CEO of Why Sales Network. To learn more about Joyce, visit whysale...
Mar 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 139
Are you looking for ways to unlock and maximize the potential of your employees and leadership teams? Make them feel supported. Investing in training, leadership development, mental and health wellness as just a few ways to accomplish this. Championing corporate philanthropy and giving back to communities and worthy causes is a smart business strategy. Employees want to work for companies that support causes they care about and increasingly customers want to purchase from companies that give bac...
Mar 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 138
Understanding and managing your emotions, as well as being able to communicate clearly your expectations will support your professional development and overall leadership success. Education Consultant, Speaker and Podcaster, Tre Gammage speaks about the importance of situational awareness and being able to manage emotions aka emotional intelligence. His company SEL Educators is an Adult Social-emotional learning platform for educators and school communities. UC Berkeley research showed that succ...
Feb 21, 2023•54 min•Ep. 137
From Super Bowl to Super Connections. Whether your team won or lost the NFL Super Bowl, you will certainly be a winner when you download the latest episode with special guest Charles Woods. Charles is an Educator, Speaker, Leadership Consultant, Coach and the Author of Concrete Connections: Building Solid Relationships That Last. When strategic relationships are established, opportunities are limitless. This powerful compilation highlights powerful thought leaders and their ability to build soli...
Feb 14, 2023•41 min•Ep. 136
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with the saying, "change is the only constant in life." The world is always changing and so are people. Creativity, perseverance and adaptability are often born from change. What a pleasure being able to speak with our friend Jason Feifer. Jason is the Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a keynote speaker, a podcaster and the author of the book, Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing your Care...
Feb 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 135
Passion may be the most intrinsic attribute for any entrepreneur. This fuel drives creativity and a pursuit for success. Much like a moth’s attraction to a fire or bright light, we are driven to learn from incredible leadership journeys. We are treated to an incredible conversation with Jack Rachmani, CEO and Founder of The Feature Branch. His consulting firm offers digital transformation and outsourcing development services. In other words, they strive to provide the right ‘feature’ and support...
Jan 31, 2023•39 min•Ep. 134
When you speak on behalf of a product or organization, you are in a way evangelizing. When you are passionate about and are responsible for spreading the doctrine of an organization, you are an evangelist. We are thrilled to be joined by our friend Sean Lardo, ConnectWise Economy Evangelist. ConnectWise is a leading platform of software & services built for Technology Service Providers. Sean focuses on ‘preaching’ the ConnectWise message, winning converts, and on strengthening their strategi...
Jan 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 133
Who doesn’t love a great success story? We are pleased to be joined by our friend Dexter Hardy, President of Ntegral. Ntegral is a technology and management consulting firm with over 210 products in the marketplace, including their best selling Ubuntu virtual desktop solution. Ntegral is the ‘integration of people, technology and change’. Through Dexter’s success journey, we uncover leadership nuggets and learn about his growth mindset. While organizations have responded to the health pandemic a...
Jan 17, 2023•48 min•Ep. 132
We all love to hear stories that can connect and inspire. Some of the most powerful are those that are often born from adversity. You’ve likely heard the expression, ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. John Rowa, President of Lemonade Stand joins us to discuss the importance of helping leaders and organizations get their stories out to the world. Lemonade Stand is a full-service digital marketing agency with clients all over the world. Speaking of digital presence, they are robust to han...
Jan 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 131
Happy New Year! Are you excited about the opportunities and possibilities that await you? Thank you for being a part of our journey in 2022. Thank you for continuing with us in 2023. We discuss some of the victories we’ve had this past year and touch on several expectations for the New Year. We are more than grateful for the amazing guests that have come on the program and look forward to having more leaders joining us, who will lend their voice and share their experiences. We dive into ways we ...
Jan 03, 2023•46 min•Ep. 130
Organizations understand more now than ever, the value of having flexible, scalable, and cost-effective computing power in the cloud. Reducing IT costs, accelerating innovation and security are just a few of the compelling reasons why they embark on a cloud migration journey. We are fortunate to have our friend Michael Slater, Head of Sales - Channel Marketplace for Sherweb join the program to speak about how they provide tailored support for curated cloud solutions, operations & go-to-marke...
Dec 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 129
Success is often dictated by the message that is presented. Is the message clear, compelling and worth listening to? Timothy Pollard, CEO of Oratium joins the program to share how you can structure the perfect story to obtain extraordinary results. Tim is also the author of two books The Compelling Communicator: Mastering the Art and Science of Exceptional Presentation Design Mastering the Moment: Perfecting the Skills and Processes of Exceptional Presentation Delivery. We ask Tim what organizat...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 128
