Gary Garfield, speaker, author, and former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, shares a few times when he empowered his workforce to speak truth to power, drive innovative ideas from within, and speak up for themselves, resulting in one of Bridgestone's most well-received initiatives. Hear Gary's full interview in Episode 395 of The Action Catalyst. Also be sure to check out Gary's first appearance on the podcast, in Episode 243 of the Action Catalyst.
Sep 15, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Patty Hoppenstedt, Chief Operations and People Officer for Southwestern Family of Companies , shares her upbringing in Central America and the natural disaster that helped shape her early life, to her beginnings in security in the 9/11 era, stint in city management, and the influences and determination from her unique background that help her create the safest, most inviting work environment for employees of all types. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead. ...
Sep 13, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author and mental scientist Dr. Hank Seitz shares the unbelievable story of his time as a double agent for the Korean mafia and the CIA and explains how the conscious and the subconscious minds shape our beliefs. Hear Dr. Hank’s full interview in Episode 394 of The Action Catalyst.
Sep 08, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gary Garfield , speaker, author, and former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, shares the "rules of the road" from his new book, "Driving Results", including why humility is freedom from arrogance, the advice from the best boss that HE ever had, the equation to creating a productive and trusting company culture, the discrepancy between professional auto testing and consumer driving, creating innovation & how one of Bridgestone's best ideas came from an employee submission, and answering the questi...
Sep 06, 2022•23 min•Ep 395•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Ottman, CEO and co-founder of blockchain based, open source social network Minds , discusses the next frontier of social media, addressing matters of privacy, new capabilities brought by Web 3.0, and the Metaverse. Hear Bill’s full interview in Episode 393 of The Action Catalyst.
Sep 01, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author and mental scientist Dr. Hank Seitz explains how he overcame what he was told was a permanent disability, talks quantum science and molecular biology, the conscious mind and the subconscious mind, the 3 steps that create experience, answers of the question of “What ARE beliefs?”, and shares the unbelievable story of his time as a double agent for the Korean mafia and the CIA.
Aug 30, 2022•19 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Julia DiGangi , a neuropsychologist, author, and expert in the brain’s relationship with stress, resilience and relationships, explains the 2 drivers of the brain that create nearly all interpersonal problems, including how new studies suggest your co-workers really can have a lasting impact on your neurological makeup. Hear Dr. DiGangi’s full interview in Episode 392 of The Action Catalyst....
Aug 25, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Ottman, CEO and co-founder of blockchain based, open source social network Minds , talks to host Dan Moore about systems theory, web 3.0 and the decentralized internet, Facebook and the dawn of the Metaverse, cryptocurrency, hanging out on Joe Rogan’s podcast, and more, in this wide-ranging, forward-looking interview.
Aug 23, 2022•20 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast Greg Patterson, CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco , covers the parallels between triathlon training and preparing for the business world, and how something known as the “gas pedal risk” can create premature burnout. Hear Greg’s full interview in Episode 391 of The Action Catalyst.
Aug 18, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Julia DiGangi , a neuropsychologist, author, and expert in the brain’s relationship with stress, resilience and relationships, covers the growing study of mental health, “emotional shake”, how 99% of the world has good intentions, the way co-workers can LITERALLY alter your physiology, behavioral math and emotional physics, and the 2 drivers of the brain that create nearly all interpersonal problems....
Aug 16, 2022•21 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast We catch back up with Michael F. Schein , writer, speaker, and Founder & President of Microfame Media, who recounts the success of his book “The Hype Handbook”, explains why forming your own secret networking society might yield big results, and spills the beans on the secrets of the Freemasons. Uh-oh! Hear more from Michael in his original appearance on Episode 382 of The Action Catalyst ....
Aug 11, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Greg Patterson, CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco , covers business lessons from time spent abroad and as a triathlete, including how overtraining and overconfidence can be tragic flaws, the “gas pedal risk”, determining what mile you’re on in the Ironman of life, and adopting the Spiderman principle of power and responsibility.
Aug 09, 2022•18 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast Inventor and entrepreneur Travis Rosbach and host Dan Moore explore the parallels between the first successful summit of Everest, and the founding of Hydro Flask , including how sometimes the greatest motivating force can be having no way out. Hear Travis’ full interview in Episode 390 of The Action Catalyst.
Aug 04, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our very own Dan Moore joins Insumo 's Habit Talks podcast as a guest, exploring different aspects of finding and maintaining inspiration. Among the topics he discussed were practicing gratitude and grounding techniques such as box breathing, as well as some advice around adapting to the pandemic. Habit Talks host, Ceylan Ersoy, discusses how she seeks meaning and inspiration, how to leave a mark, pivots, and how to balance life. It's a great talk! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brou...
Aug 02, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Seems like our guests love being on The Action Catalyst just as much as we like having them!
Jul 31, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former CEO and Fortune 50 Global Executive Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann and Founder of SOFit SF Inc., Lillian So , explain why it’s impossible to be grateful and be in a crisis at the same time, and how optimism is nothing more than trust directed at a purpose. Hear Rebecca and Lillian’s full interview in Episode 389 of The Action Catalyst....
Jul 28, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Inventor and entrepreneur Travis Rosbach discusses the parallels between founding Hydro Flask and the successful ascent of Everest, attacking brick walls with terror, passion, or avoidance, putting philanthropic power in the hands of the consumer, LITERALLY getting off on the right foot, knowing when to hold ‘em & when to fold ‘em, and the power of unseen forces....
Jul 26, 2022•20 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast Comedy Central creator Art Bell shares why you’ve got to tell everybody what you REALLY want to be doing (even if you aren’t doing it currently), how “intrapreneurship” is the new entrepreneurship, and why passion and vision, BIG vision, are the secret weapons of making any pitch. Hear Art’s full interview in Episode 388 of The Action Catalyst.
Jul 21, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a rare tag-team episode, featuring former CEO and Fortune 50 Global Executive Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann alongside fitness pro and Founder of SOFit SF Inc., Lillian So , covering the importance of paying yourself first, the 4 major Rs (reset, renew, rest, reflect), why it’s impossible to be grateful and be in a crisis at the same time, the virtues of simplification, and wisdom from their new book, "FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life"....
Jul 19, 2022•27 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast Writer and former media executive Art Bell talks about shifting from economics to comedy, creating and (barely) getting Comedy Central off the ground, turning around Court TV, pitching 3DTV to Victoria’s Secret and the Superbowl, the benefits of “intrapreneurship”, and how if you don’t get fired once in a while, you’re not doing anything interesting.
Jul 12, 2022•23 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast Author, diversity & inclusion expert, and Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins , explains her concept of “Below the Surface” leadership, and outlines the 3 terrible biases that absolutely destroy company cultures. Hear LaTonya’s full interview in Episode 387 of The Action Catalyst.
Jul 07, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special bonus release, we bring you an appearance by Action Catalyst host Dan Moore on Episode 12 of the Experience Magazine Podcast , hosted by Michael Sharp & Erik Alanson of the University of Cincinnati, and presented by Experience Magazine , a publication of CEIA (Cooperative Education and Internship Association) . You can find this and other episodes of the Experience Magazine Podcast at ExperienceMag.org/category/podcast . Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to y...
Jul 05, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Healthcare innovator, author, and former Tivity Health CEO Donato Tramuto shares how losing his hearing as a child forced him to develop character and trust, and reveals the tragic event that led him to the field of healthcare. Hear Donato’s full interview in Episode 386 of The Action Catalyst.
Jun 30, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author, diversity & inclusion expert, and Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins , talks about the value of meandering in the muck, what makes a R.E.A.L. leader, why humans are born to exclude and exclude to belong, overcoming the “terrible 3” biases, and going on your own discovery tour. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching. Southwestern Coaching...
Jun 28, 2022•26 min•Ep 387•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you’re just getting started, or have sat in the C-Suite for years, sooner or later, most of us hit a wall, a plateau, an obstacle. The Action Catalyst podcast is designed for THIS moment, to help you reflect, refocus, and smash through complacency and the challenges holding you back. Led by one of the nation’s most established private companies, The Action Catalyst has delivered hundreds of talks with actionable steps from top thought leaders in business, sports, and entertainment,...
Jun 27, 2022•30 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Terri Rickard, Founder and President of Southwestern Travel Group , relives the huge challenge of rethinking travel in the midst of a global pandemic, and learning to find opportunities in new places. Hear Terri’s full interview in Episode 385 of The Action Catalyst.
Jun 23, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Healthcare innovator, author, and former Tivity Health CEO Donato Tramuto shares how he’s faced life’s “bulldozer moments” like losing his hearing as a child, the family tragedy that pushed him into healthcare, the importance of “collaborative IQ”, fighting “trust decay”, and how Empathy + Action = Compassionate Leadership.
Jun 21, 2022•21 min•Ep 386•Transcript available on Metacast Derek Pankaew, co-founder of NFT investment software Mythia , explains what an NFT even IS, covers its beginnings in the art and video game worlds, and talks about how the technology can be applied to nearly all businesses in the future. Hear Derek's full interview in Episode 384 of The Action Catalyst.
Jun 16, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Terri Rickard, Founder and President of Southwestern Travel Group , talks about not being held back by childhood struggles, the paramount importance of controlling your schedule, guiding a travel company through a pandemic that brought the industry to a grinding halt, and always being sure to “do the next right thing”. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group. Southwestern Travel Group...
Jun 14, 2022•21 min•Ep 385•Transcript available on Metacast Randall Kaplan , Founder and CEO of Sandee , shares his story of perseverance and how he wrote personal letters to over 400 school alumni and 300 CEOs when searching for a career change, ultimately landing over 80 meetings with leaders who said they’d never taken a meeting from a cold letter in their lives. Hear Randall’s full interview in Episode 383 of The Action Catalyst....
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