<![CDATA[The Indispensables]]>b406dc25-73af-5bd0-887c-1fac08d86086Thu, 29 May 2025 19:12:21 +0000Captivate.fmRainmakerThinking, Inc.https://artwork.captivate.fm/e2bbfd39-d68a-40eb-ac0f-1e6a54754d97/indispensables-logo-final-01.jpgThe IndispensablesRainmakerThinking, Inc.RainmakerThinking, Inc.Based on Bruce Tulgan's new book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work, The Indispensables is a podcast series about how real people, in the real world, become indispensable, go-to people who stand the test of time at work. Featuring conversations with go-to people from organizations of all shapes and sizes, in every industry, Bruce Tulgan drills down into the specifics of what these people do differently to stand out in their jobs and careers. There will be no fads or quick-fix solutions here. This podcast is all about actionable advice that really works. --- Bruce Tulgan is the CEO of RainmakerThinking, the management research, consulting and training firm he founded in 1993. All of his work is based on 27 years of intensive workplace interviews and has been featured in thousands of news stories around the world. You can follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceTulgan or learn more about his work at: https://rainmakerthinking.com/https://the-indispensables.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastBest of The Indispensables: Mary TroutBest of The Indispensables: Mary TroutNext in our revisit of the best of The Indispensables is Mary Trout, Chief Commercial Officer at Candela, the medical laser company.

]]>Next in our revisit of the best of The Indispensables is Mary Trout, Chief Commercial Officer at Candela, the medical laser company.

]]>7d235bf5-d3f2-4cde-8d06-b029f6a925b4Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:32:00 -040040:10falsefull107107RainmakerThinking, Inc.Best of The Indispensables: Lisa WolfBest of The Indispensables: Lisa WolfOur revisit of the best of The Indispensables continues. In this episode, Bruce chats with Dr. Lisa Wolf about the challenges of leadership as an ER nurse.

]]>Our revisit of the best of The Indispensables continues. In this episode, Bruce chats with Dr. Lisa Wolf about the challenges of leadership as an ER nurse.

]]>f234feaf-5e9f-41b8-a0cd-f441fa9e7a89Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:16:00 -040034:37falsefull106106RainmakerThinking, Inc.Best of The Indispensables: General Dennis ReimerBest of The Indispensables: General Dennis ReimerWe're revisiting the best of The Indispensables, starting with Bruce's first guest, General Dennis Reimer.

]]>We're revisiting the best of The Indispensables, starting with Bruce's first guest, General Dennis Reimer.

]]>4b0742e5-5db7-48c6-86df-e6135bc70355Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:09:00 -040034:35falsefull105105RainmakerThinking, Inc.Brian Colker: Aligning Personal Morals with Management StyleBrian Colker: Aligning Personal Morals with Management StyleIn this episode, I talk with Brian Colker, Principal and Founding Partner of Linea Solutions, Inc.

]]>In this episode, I talk with Brian Colker, Principal and Founding Partner of Linea Solutions, Inc.

]]>f70afef7-623c-454f-b9c0-3847e1bda4aeWed, 09 Aug 2023 12:56:00 -040059:20falsefull104104RainmakerThinking, Inc.Craig Price: Leadership Lessons from Law EnforcementCraig Price: Leadership Lessons from Law EnforcementIn this episode, I talk with Craig Price, Cabinet Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, about public service, expectations for leaders, and the impact of individual actions in law enforcement.

]]>In this episode, I talk with Craig Price, Cabinet Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, about public service, expectations for leaders, and the impact of individual actions in law enforcement.

]]>7701c7b8-ecf9-4964-8fa4-2d079e310338Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:17:00 -040057:25falsefull103103RainmakerThinking, Inc.Wendy Steele: Leading Through Crisis as a Philanthropic LeaderWendy Steele: Leading Through Crisis as a Philanthropic LeaderThis week on the Indispensables, I am joined by Wendy Steele! Steele is the Founder and CEO of Impact100 and the Author of Invitation to Impact.

Wendy lives by the motto “Not I, but we.” She believes that, in order to create a vibrant community, we must understand the community first. For Wendy, the most rewarding part of leading Impact100 is visiting local chapters to celebrate triumphs, big and small, and encouraging more than 30,000 women to make a difference.

For more information, please visit https://impact100global.org/.

]]>This week on the Indispensables, I am joined by Wendy Steele! Steele is the Founder and CEO of Impact100 and the Author of Invitation to Impact.

Wendy lives by the motto “Not I, but we.” She believes that, in order to create a vibrant community, we must understand the community first. For Wendy, the most rewarding part of leading Impact100 is visiting local chapters to celebrate triumphs, big and small, and encouraging more than 30,000 women to make a difference.

For more information, please visit https://impact100global.org/.

]]>c17b3bee-31f3-4796-9b83-c12853a94635Tue, 09 May 2023 10:40:00 -040046:38falsefull102102RainmakerThinking, Inc.Dr. Tom Bigda-Peyton - Transforming the Future of Learning Through Research and Education with Springboard LabsDr. Tom Bigda-Peyton - Transforming the Future of Learning Through Research and Education with Springboard LabsThis week on The Indispensables, I am joined by Dr. Tom Bigda-Peyton of Springboard Labs and Catholic Health!

Dr. Tom Bigda-Peyton is Co-founder and Executive Director of Springboard Labs, a social venture organization founded in 2023 to transform corporate learning and organizational development. Dr. Bigda-Peyton is also a Senior Advisor on Organizational Development and Learning at the Center for Performance Excellence, Catholic Health. 


He joined Catholic Health in 2015 as Chief Learning Officer and VP, of Organizational Development. Prior to that, Tom led several major change initiatives, including the Ontario Health Transformation Learning Partnership, the Safety Across High-Consequence Industries Conference, and the Innovation Expedition in Healthcare. 


Tom has led several consulting practices and currently serves as a co-facilitator of Learning industry roundtables, cross-industry learning labs, and virtual learning labs for executives. He has an EdD and an EdM from Harvard University, with a concentration in organizational behavior and intervention. 


www.springboardlabs.org

]]>This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by Dr. Tom Bigda-Peyton of Springboard Labs and Catholic Health!

Dr. Tom Bigda-Peyton is Co-founder and Executive Director of Springboard Labs, a social venture organization founded in 2023 to transform corporate learning and organizational development. Dr. Bigda-Peyton is also a Senior Advisor on Organizational Development and Learning at the Center for Performance Excellence, Catholic Health. 


He joined Catholic Health in 2015 as Chief Learning Officer and VP, of Organizational Development. Prior to that, Tom led several major change initiatives, including the Ontario Health Transformation Learning Partnership, the Safety Across High-Consequence Industries Conference, and the Innovation Expedition in Healthcare. 


Tom has led several consulting practices and currently serves as a co-facilitator of Learning industry roundtables, cross-industry learning labs, and virtual learning labs for executives. He has an EdD and an EdM from Harvard University, with a concentration in organizational behavior and intervention. 


www.springboardlabs.org

]]>48864987-23db-4c12-b4bd-f6bdb5c45c17Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 -040057:38falsefull101101RainmakerThinking, Inc.Wyatt Closs - ‘Too Serious For Artsy People, Too Artsy For Political People’Wyatt Closs - ‘Too Serious For Artsy People, Too Artsy For Political People’For Episode 100, I am joined by an old friend of mine Wyatt Closs. 

Wyatt Closs is Senior Vice President of Creative & Cultural Strategies for Spitfire, based in Los Angeles. He has spent the last 20 years on explorations of art and design for social change, progressive politics, creative advocacy, writing and organizing for social justice. He is considered an early practitioner in a field now known as cultural organizing or culture change work.

Most recently, Wyatt served as the creative force behind DearFrontline.com, an interactive property where art honors essential workers; the Strike for Black Lives Murals series in eight cities in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd; and Creative Resilience, a large-scale pop-up art show and community action space about economic justice.

In 2013, he founded and served as the creative director of his company, Big Bowl of Ideas, which focused exclusively on the intersection of creativity, arts, politics, digital strategies, and social justice.

Prior to his culture for social impact work, Wyatt was a political consultant and strategist for 25 campaigns across the country, including those of the DCCC, NARAL’s first independent expenditure campaign, and an independent expenditure campaign for Kamala Harris for California attorney general. He worked for SEIU (Service Employees International Union) and its locals, wearing a number of hats – civil and human rights director, community partnerships director, government affairs director, and public affairs director.

]]>For Episode 100, I am joined by an old friend of mine Wyatt Closs. 

Wyatt Closs is Senior Vice President of Creative & Cultural Strategies for Spitfire, based in Los Angeles. He has spent the last 20 years on explorations of art and design for social change, progressive politics, creative advocacy, writing and organizing for social justice. He is considered an early practitioner in a field now known as cultural organizing or culture change work.

Most recently, Wyatt served as the creative force behind DearFrontline.com, an interactive property where art honors essential workers; the Strike for Black Lives Murals series in eight cities in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd; and Creative Resilience, a large-scale pop-up art show and community action space about economic justice.

In 2013, he founded and served as the creative director of his company, Big Bowl of Ideas, which focused exclusively on the intersection of creativity, arts, politics, digital strategies, and social justice.

Prior to his culture for social impact work, Wyatt was a political consultant and strategist for 25 campaigns across the country, including those of the DCCC, NARAL’s first independent expenditure campaign, and an independent expenditure campaign for Kamala Harris for California attorney general. He worked for SEIU (Service Employees International Union) and its locals, wearing a number of hats – civil and human rights director, community partnerships director, government affairs director, and public affairs director.

]]>a5abd962-475e-43c7-a95b-76aa14a3cbbcTue, 25 Apr 2023 09:15:00 -040001:00:00falsefull100100RainmakerThinking, Inc.Rick Kelly: Protecting Your Team’s Productive CapacityRick Kelly: Protecting Your Team’s Productive CapacityThis week on The Indispensables, I am joined by the Chief Strategy Office at Fuel Cycle, Rick Kelly! Kelly and I had the opportunity to discuss his career path and the tools he uses to be a successful leader for his team.

Learn more about Fuel Cycle below!


https://fuelcycle.com/

]]>This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by the Chief Strategy Office at Fuel Cycle, Rick Kelly! Kelly and I had the opportunity to discuss his career path and the tools he uses to be a successful leader for his team.

Learn more about Fuel Cycle below!


https://fuelcycle.com/

]]>fa732784-59fb-48c6-9f0e-bd1f20e3a747Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -040037:26falsefull9999RainmakerThinking, Inc.Yuchun Lee - How to Successfully Lead in an Economic DownturnYuchun Lee - How to Successfully Lead in an Economic DownturnThis week on the Indispensables, I am joined by Yuchun Lee, CEO of Allego.

Yuchun Lee is CEO and co-founder of Allego, a software company focusing on transforming corporate learning and development. Mr. Lee is also the executive chairman of Clarabridge, a customer-experience management software company. Prior to Allego and Clarabridge, Lee served as vice president and general manager at IBM, with global responsibility for software for chief marketing officers. He joined IBM in 2010 as part of its acquisition of Unica, which Lee co-founded and led from its inception to a successful IPO and subsequent sale to IBM. Prior to Unica, he worked at Digital Equipment Corporation and MIT Lincoln and Media Lab. He holds bachelor’s and master’s of science degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT and a master’s in business administration from Babson College.

www.allego.com


]]>This week on the Indispensables, I am joined by Yuchun Lee, CEO of Allego.

Yuchun Lee is CEO and co-founder of Allego, a software company focusing on transforming corporate learning and development. Mr. Lee is also the executive chairman of Clarabridge, a customer-experience management software company. Prior to Allego and Clarabridge, Lee served as vice president and general manager at IBM, with global responsibility for software for chief marketing officers. He joined IBM in 2010 as part of its acquisition of Unica, which Lee co-founded and led from its inception to a successful IPO and subsequent sale to IBM. Prior to Unica, he worked at Digital Equipment Corporation and MIT Lincoln and Media Lab. He holds bachelor’s and master’s of science degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT and a master’s in business administration from Babson College.

www.allego.com


]]>303633e7-6f13-478f-ad04-aeb3451eb7a4Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -040045:48falsefull9898RainmakerThinking, Inc.Scott Varho - Building Cultures That Sustain High-Performing TeamsScott Varho - Building Cultures That Sustain High-Performing TeamsThe week on The Indispensables, I am joined by Chief Evangelist at 3Pillar Global, Scott Varho! We talk about how Varho built a career around building cultures that sustain high-performing teams.

Scott is the Chief Evangelist and SVP, Global Head of Craft and Communities at 3Pillar. His passion lies in building cultures that sustain high-performing teams optimized for return on investment for clients through a product mindset, craftsmanship, collaboration and technology. He has spent close to 20 years working in or leading fast-paced delivery teams accountable for building products that support core business objectives. 

Scott is a 2nd generation native of Southern California. He holds a BA from Amherst College and a Master’s in Political Economics from Palacký University in the Czech Republic. He used to speak Czech and German fluently, but now mostly struggles to keep up with his 2 children.

]]>The week on The Indispensables, I am joined by Chief Evangelist at 3Pillar Global, Scott Varho! We talk about how Varho built a career around building cultures that sustain high-performing teams.

Scott is the Chief Evangelist and SVP, Global Head of Craft and Communities at 3Pillar. His passion lies in building cultures that sustain high-performing teams optimized for return on investment for clients through a product mindset, craftsmanship, collaboration and technology. He has spent close to 20 years working in or leading fast-paced delivery teams accountable for building products that support core business objectives. 

Scott is a 2nd generation native of Southern California. He holds a BA from Amherst College and a Master’s in Political Economics from Palacký University in the Czech Republic. He used to speak Czech and German fluently, but now mostly struggles to keep up with his 2 children.

]]>557287b8-bf9d-4644-b83b-55ca25bfb7feTue, 21 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -040047:54falsefull9797RainmakerThinking, Inc.Steve Gullickson - Extending a Family LegacySteve Gullickson - Extending a Family LegacyThe Indispensables are back! This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by President of MGK, Steve Gullickson. Gullickson is continuing the family legacy at MGK and we discuss that and more on episode 96.

Born and raised in Minnesota.  University in Vermont.  Started with A.C. Nielsen in Marketing Research (Chicago, Cleveland, Sacramento, San Diego in 2 ½ years).  Exposure to consumer goods lead to Bristol Myers Products in Sales.  Moved to NYC in Trace Marketing.  Started Trace Marketing at Ciba Geigy Consumer which became Novartis Consumer Health.  Joined my family business, MGK, at the end of 1998.  Initially focused on sales and marketing then became President in ’06.  Sold a majority of the business to Sumitomo Chemical in ’12 and remained President.  Today, I also serve on the board of three companies as well as industry trade associations.  Two kids, one in Seattle in graphic design and one in Los Angeles in private air sales.  My wife runs her own counseling business.  

www.mgk.com

www.rainmakerthinking.com

]]>The Indispensables are back! This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by President of MGK, Steve Gullickson. Gullickson is continuing the family legacy at MGK and we discuss that and more on episode 96.

Born and raised in Minnesota.  University in Vermont.  Started with A.C. Nielsen in Marketing Research (Chicago, Cleveland, Sacramento, San Diego in 2 ½ years).  Exposure to consumer goods lead to Bristol Myers Products in Sales.  Moved to NYC in Trace Marketing.  Started Trace Marketing at Ciba Geigy Consumer which became Novartis Consumer Health.  Joined my family business, MGK, at the end of 1998.  Initially focused on sales and marketing then became President in ’06.  Sold a majority of the business to Sumitomo Chemical in ’12 and remained President.  Today, I also serve on the board of three companies as well as industry trade associations.  Two kids, one in Seattle in graphic design and one in Los Angeles in private air sales.  My wife runs her own counseling business.  

www.mgk.com

www.rainmakerthinking.com

]]>d5da0ddf-0d84-4708-939c-8399e2aa7014Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -040046:44falsefull9696RainmakerThinking, Inc.Mark Rennella - One-Idea RuleMark Rennella - One-Idea RuleThis week on The Indispensables, I am joined by my friend Mark Rennella!

Mark Rennella has given students and professionals helpful advice about writing throughout his career, most recently as a writing coach for MBA candidates at Harvard Business School. Mark earned a PhD in American history from Brandeis University and has taught literature and American history at Harvard University, the University of Miami, and the University of Tours (France). His publications include Entrepreneurs, Managers, and Leaders: What the Airline Industry Can Teach Us About Leadership, co-authored with Nitin Nohria, former dean of Harvard Business School. Mark's books, articles, business case studies, and collaborative writing endeavors have garnered him critical praise from historians, academicians, and business leaders alike. His concept of the “one-idea rule” was included among HBR.org’s ten favorite management tips for 2022. He currently works as an editor for Harvard Business Publishing. 

One-Idea Rule: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731278/the-one-idea-rule-by-mark-rennella-phd/

How I Teach Podcast: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/inspiring-minds/categories/how-i-teach

Selected as one of HBR.org’s favorite management tips of 2022: 

https://hbr.org/2022/12/our-favorite-management-tips-of-2022?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=ReadyForSocial-InsperityCoreCentral.com

]]>This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by my friend Mark Rennella!

Mark Rennella has given students and professionals helpful advice about writing throughout his career, most recently as a writing coach for MBA candidates at Harvard Business School. Mark earned a PhD in American history from Brandeis University and has taught literature and American history at Harvard University, the University of Miami, and the University of Tours (France). His publications include Entrepreneurs, Managers, and Leaders: What the Airline Industry Can Teach Us About Leadership, co-authored with Nitin Nohria, former dean of Harvard Business School. Mark's books, articles, business case studies, and collaborative writing endeavors have garnered him critical praise from historians, academicians, and business leaders alike. His concept of the “one-idea rule” was included among HBR.org’s ten favorite management tips for 2022. He currently works as an editor for Harvard Business Publishing. 

One-Idea Rule: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731278/the-one-idea-rule-by-mark-rennella-phd/

How I Teach Podcast: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/inspiring-minds/categories/how-i-teach

Selected as one of HBR.org’s favorite management tips of 2022: 

https://hbr.org/2022/12/our-favorite-management-tips-of-2022?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=ReadyForSocial-InsperityCoreCentral.com

]]>9f434fe0-aa59-45cd-97ec-05b147635c02Tue, 14 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -040049:43falsefull9595RainmakerThinking, Inc.Debra Plousha-Moore - Mastering Executive Level LeadershipDebra Plousha-Moore - Mastering Executive Level LeadershipThis week on the Indispensables, I am joined by the great Debra Plousha-Moore, founder of Plousha Moore Group. We discuss how she got her start in consulting c-level executives and her advice for women who are looking to become c-level executives.

For over thirty-five years Moore has led teams in healthcare, academia and banking. From the Board Room to the back room, it has been her honor to build a lasting legacy for others to follow.

]]>This week on the Indispensables, I am joined by the great Debra Plousha-Moore, founder of Plousha Moore Group. We discuss how she got her start in consulting c-level executives and her advice for women who are looking to become c-level executives.

For over thirty-five years Moore has led teams in healthcare, academia and banking. From the Board Room to the back room, it has been her honor to build a lasting legacy for others to follow.

]]>7339776f-18c3-4d23-82cc-e2e66522fd71Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -040042:15falsefull9494RainmakerThinking, Inc.Art Harding - Values Based LeadershipArt Harding - Values Based LeadershipThis week on The Indispensables, I am joined by Art Harding, Chief Operating Officer at People.ai. We discuss Harding's values based leadership and the leadership challenges he faces in sales.

Art Harding brings over 20 years of hands-on experience at Enterprise B2B Technology companies, most recently served as SVP, GTM Strategy & Operations at New Relic, Inc. Before that, he held a variety of roles across services, sales, and operations driving growth to and through $1B in annual revenue at enterprise companies such as VERITAS / Symantec, VMware, and Riverbed. Harding currently leads GTM and Business operations at People.ai.

]]>This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by Art Harding, Chief Operating Officer at People.ai. We discuss Harding's values based leadership and the leadership challenges he faces in sales.

Art Harding brings over 20 years of hands-on experience at Enterprise B2B Technology companies, most recently served as SVP, GTM Strategy & Operations at New Relic, Inc. Before that, he held a variety of roles across services, sales, and operations driving growth to and through $1B in annual revenue at enterprise companies such as VERITAS / Symantec, VMware, and Riverbed. Harding currently leads GTM and Business operations at People.ai.

]]>140ca4f5-f22e-4fec-9f12-2d93626816c5Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -040046:35falsefull9393RainmakerThinking, Inc.Monica Ho - Marketing In The New AgeMonica Ho - Marketing In The New AgeThis week on The Indispensables, I am joined by the Chief Marketing Officer of SOCi, Inc., Monica Ho. She was ranked as one of the Most Powerful Women in Mobile Advertising by Business Insider 3 years in a row! We discuss women in leadership positions, how marketing has changed through the pandemic, and so much more. Tune in to listen to Monica's story.

]]>This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by the Chief Marketing Officer of SOCi, Inc., Monica Ho. She was ranked as one of the Most Powerful Women in Mobile Advertising by Business Insider 3 years in a row! We discuss women in leadership positions, how marketing has changed through the pandemic, and so much more. Tune in to listen to Monica's story.

]]>da6ccaf0-60e3-46bd-bcb6-5eb5041ea656Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -040038:51falsefull9292RainmakerThinking, Inc.Ken Lineberger - Own Your PassionKen Lineberger - Own Your PassionOn this week's episode of The Indispensables, I am joined by Ken Lineberger, President of Waters Edge Wineries. We talk about Lineberger's path from working the corporate lifestyle to beginning his own company based on his family's passion for wine.

]]>On this week's episode of The Indispensables, I am joined by Ken Lineberger, President of Waters Edge Wineries. We talk about Lineberger's path from working the corporate lifestyle to beginning his own company based on his family's passion for wine.

]]>2a37e585-e80b-4d2b-bddc-6a584b58cc22Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -040042:15falsefull9191RainmakerThinking, Inc.Jaz Jeanne - The Rewards That Are ImportantJaz Jeanne - The Rewards That Are ImportantOn this week's episode of The Indispensables, I am joined by my good friend Jay Jeanne. We dive into Jeanne's expansive career path and the rewards that are important to Gen Z.

]]>On this week's episode of The Indispensables, I am joined by my good friend Jay Jeanne. We dive into Jeanne's expansive career path and the rewards that are important to Gen Z.

]]>c8e53423-9076-4b9f-9588-ca4523d69b55Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -040055:13falsefull9090RainmakerThinking, Inc.George Berg - Transformational LeadershipGeorge Berg - Transformational LeadershipThis week on The Indispensables, Bruce is joined by the Vice President of Logistics at Bosch, George Berg. They will discuss Berg's transformational leadership style and how he managed his team through the Pandemic.

]]>This week on The Indispensables, Bruce is joined by the Vice President of Logistics at Bosch, George Berg. They will discuss Berg's transformational leadership style and how he managed his team through the Pandemic.

]]>ebe554b6-49bc-4e04-9f65-0b58e5af68c4Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -040043:11falsefull8989RainmakerThinking, Inc.Brian Christian: The Alignment ProblemBrian Christian: The Alignment ProblemThis week on The Indispensables, Bruce is joined by best selling author, Brian Christian. They will discuss The Alignment Problem and the use of AI in today’s industries.

]]>This week on The Indispensables, Bruce is joined by best selling author, Brian Christian. They will discuss The Alignment Problem and the use of AI in today’s industries.

]]>0bdad126-30b0-4056-958f-aab500ca3f36Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -040058:48falsefull8888RainmakerThinking, Inc.Ben Owden: Control Your CareerBen Owden: Control Your CareerThis week on The Indispensables, Bruce is joined by author and host of the Why Lead Others podcast, Ben Owden. They discussed the value of viewing your life and career as a process vs having a binary finite approach of wins and losses and how you can regain control of your career.

]]>This week on The Indispensables, Bruce is joined by author and host of the Why Lead Others podcast, Ben Owden. They discussed the value of viewing your life and career as a process vs having a binary finite approach of wins and losses and how you can regain control of your career.

]]>6dd146a8-b99a-4dd3-9f8c-9761e04e7ddcTue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -040048:57falsefull8787RainmakerThinking, Inc.Anna Mittag: The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in the WorkplaceAnna Mittag: The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in the WorkplaceIn this week's episode, Bruce talks with Anna Mittag, Chief Product Officer at LifeSpeak. She joined the premier mental health and wellbeing education platform company in 2005 and is responsible for all product and client operations. She and Bruce discussed the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace and how companies can be more mindful of it.

]]>In this week's episode, Bruce talks with Anna Mittag, Chief Product Officer at LifeSpeak. She joined the premier mental health and wellbeing education platform company in 2005 and is responsible for all product and client operations. She and Bruce discussed the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace and how companies can be more mindful of it.

]]>1a6b227a-620a-4e2a-87ae-35968e1baa8eTue, 29 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -040049:11falsefull8686RainmakerThinking, Inc.Mike Smith: The Great RethinkMike Smith: The Great RethinkIn this week's episode, Bruce talks with Mike Smith, a Producer and member of the Lockton Companies in the Northeast. He is also a fellow Pittsfield native, and he and Bruce discussed the Great Rethink and what companies can do to show they genuinely care about hiring and retaining the best people.

]]>In this week's episode, Bruce talks with Mike Smith, a Producer and member of the Lockton Companies in the Northeast. He is also a fellow Pittsfield native, and he and Bruce discussed the Great Rethink and what companies can do to show they genuinely care about hiring and retaining the best people.

]]>6cd05ab5-4c21-438a-a656-4edd53335c94Thu, 26 May 2022 10:49:00 -040039:29falsefull8585RainmakerThinking, Inc.Chris Deferio: Lessons from the coffee shopChris Deferio: Lessons from the coffee shopIn this episode, I talk with Chris Deferio about coffee, leadership, and where they meet.

Learn more about Chris's work at his website: https://keystotheshop.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Chris Deferio about coffee, leadership, and where they meet.

Learn more about Chris's work at his website: https://keystotheshop.com/

]]>1af672ad-3734-4e06-842d-269d57494614Wed, 18 May 2022 16:49:00 -040045:32falsefull8484RainmakerThinking, Inc.Katrina Williams: Engaging and retaining talent as a leaderKatrina Williams: Engaging and retaining talent as a leaderIn this episode I talk with a true force of nature, Katrina Williams, Head of Sales and ITS Capability for CDW, the technology giant: "Nobody wants to leave an organization where they are involved and invested and they know they're being invested in."

Learn more about CDW at their website: https://www.cdw.com/

]]>In this episode I talk with a true force of nature, Katrina Williams, Head of Sales and ITS Capability for CDW, the technology giant: "Nobody wants to leave an organization where they are involved and invested and they know they're being invested in."

Learn more about CDW at their website: https://www.cdw.com/

]]>ada1d3f0-3eac-4928-8a84-5a5ec94364bfFri, 13 May 2022 10:24:00 -040038:40falsefull8383RainmakerThinking, Inc.Beth Segovia: Fearless leadershipBeth Segovia: Fearless leadershipThis week, I talk with Beth Segovia, Chief Operating Officer at ChannelAdvisor.

Learn more about ChannelAdvisor on their website: https://www.channeladvisor.com/

]]>This week, I talk with Beth Segovia, Chief Operating Officer at ChannelAdvisor.

Learn more about ChannelAdvisor on their website: https://www.channeladvisor.com/

]]>6ecc0bdf-e18c-4307-96e9-00aed92f4c67Thu, 05 May 2022 11:55:00 -040040:37falsefull8282RainmakerThinking, Inc.Dave Christiansen: Lead with reliability and transparencyDave Christiansen: Lead with reliability and transparency"When people are unsure and unclear as to what they can expect from you, that starts causing a divide." - Dave Christiansen

In this episode, I talk with Dave Christiansen, the longtime CEO of the billion-dollar agricultural co-op, MKC. And, by the way, he's the star of Chapter 8 of my book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work.

Get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Being-Indispensable-Work-Overcommitment/dp/1633698491/

]]>"When people are unsure and unclear as to what they can expect from you, that starts causing a divide." - Dave Christiansen

In this episode, I talk with Dave Christiansen, the longtime CEO of the billion-dollar agricultural co-op, MKC. And, by the way, he's the star of Chapter 8 of my book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work.

Get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Being-Indispensable-Work-Overcommitment/dp/1633698491/

]]>09cf3848-a05c-4b20-9610-f121742293b5Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:08:00 -040041:04falsefull8181RainmakerThinking, Inc.Martin Pitt: Relationship and trust building tips from counter-intelligenceMartin Pitt: Relationship and trust building tips from counter-intelligenceMy guest this week is Chief Master Sergeant Marty Pitt, retired from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Marty is a longtime client of mine and just a really fascinating guy. We talked a lot about developing sources and working sources from an intelligence and law enforcement standpoint. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

]]>My guest this week is Chief Master Sergeant Marty Pitt, retired from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Marty is a longtime client of mine and just a really fascinating guy. We talked a lot about developing sources and working sources from an intelligence and law enforcement standpoint. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

]]>72a8d0a1-a4ae-44fe-adb7-a9e12dcab2fbThu, 14 Apr 2022 16:55:00 -040042:32falsefull8080RainmakerThinking, Inc.Ryan Jenkins: Combating loneliness at workRyan Jenkins: Combating loneliness at workJoin Bruce this week for his conversation with Ryan Jenkins, speaker and co-author of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In. During their time together, Ryan shares how he conducted his Gen Z research and loneliness project, along with some of the results. (Spoiler alert: Gen Z is the loneliest! But not by much.) And social snacking...is a thing! Additionally, they explore what worker loneliness means for leaders and employers, the difference between connection and convenience, and the concept of "beneficiaries of labor".

Buy your copy of Connectable on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Connectable-Leaders-Move-Teams-Isolated/dp/1264277504

]]>Join Bruce this week for his conversation with Ryan Jenkins, speaker and co-author of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In. During their time together, Ryan shares how he conducted his Gen Z research and loneliness project, along with some of the results. (Spoiler alert: Gen Z is the loneliest! But not by much.) And social snacking...is a thing! Additionally, they explore what worker loneliness means for leaders and employers, the difference between connection and convenience, and the concept of "beneficiaries of labor".

Buy your copy of Connectable on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Connectable-Leaders-Move-Teams-Isolated/dp/1264277504

]]>e25da7a1-d1ce-49d0-b87e-4f9821098c05Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:11:00 -040044:51falsefull7979RainmakerThinking, Inc.Calista Corley: Extending vulnerability and showing your work as a leaderCalista Corley: Extending vulnerability and showing your work as a leaderThis week, Bruce speaks with Calista Corley, Chief Revenue Officer for Fuel Cycle. She shares her experience of being a female leader in a male-dominated field, and her passion for elevating and supporting women and their voices. Her insight about extending vulnerability and showing your work when it comes to personal growth makes for great conversation. Calista also explains that it is not just possible, but rather a responsibility, to respectfully question authority.

Learn more about Fuel Cycle at their website: https://fuelcycle.com/

]]>This week, Bruce speaks with Calista Corley, Chief Revenue Officer for Fuel Cycle. She shares her experience of being a female leader in a male-dominated field, and her passion for elevating and supporting women and their voices. Her insight about extending vulnerability and showing your work when it comes to personal growth makes for great conversation. Calista also explains that it is not just possible, but rather a responsibility, to respectfully question authority.

Learn more about Fuel Cycle at their website: https://fuelcycle.com/

]]>352bc3f4-5668-46e6-9cb7-0bf913401b4aThu, 17 Mar 2022 16:10:00 -040045:32falsefull7878RainmakerThinking, Inc.Jonathan Gold: What leaders can learn from summer campsJonathan Gold: What leaders can learn from summer campsIn this episode, I talk with Jonathan Gold, CEO of the Arbor Group of Summer Camps. We talked about the power of play, the special importance of summer camp to individual development, and what business leaders, school leaders, and community leaders can learn from the mission-driven power of leadership in camps.

]]>In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Gold, CEO of the Arbor Group of Summer Camps. We talked about the power of play, the special importance of summer camp to individual development, and what business leaders, school leaders, and community leaders can learn from the mission-driven power of leadership in camps.

]]>bc0b40ec-6696-44f8-b22b-1dbe54862aa0Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:19:00 -040050:41falsefull7777RainmakerThinking, Inc.Jasmine Martirossian: Keeping the ego out of senior leadershipJasmine Martirossian: Keeping the ego out of senior leadershipThis week, Bruce talks with Jasmine Martirossian, VP of Marketing at TÜV SÜD Americas. Jasmine shares her strategy for joining a new team, why success usually begets success, how crossword puzzles relate to good project management, and how her experiences as a leader in an international organization have been sources of both vulnerability and strength.

Learn more about TÜV SÜD on their website: https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us

]]>This week, Bruce talks with Jasmine Martirossian, VP of Marketing at TÜV SÜD Americas. Jasmine shares her strategy for joining a new team, why success usually begets success, how crossword puzzles relate to good project management, and how her experiences as a leader in an international organization have been sources of both vulnerability and strength.

Learn more about TÜV SÜD on their website: https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us

]]>9e96df5d-b694-43de-9e68-9479df2ec8e8Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:15:00 -040051:48falsefull7676RainmakerThinking, Inc.Dr. Karyn Gordon: The Three ChairsDr. Karyn Gordon: The Three ChairsIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Karyn Gordon. She spent the first ten years of her career working with Millennials and families. She still works as a practicing therapist on top of her leadership coaching. We talked about her new book, The Three Chairs: How Great Leaders Drive Communication.

Learn more about Dr. Gordon's work on her website: https://dkleadership.org/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Dr. Karyn Gordon. She spent the first ten years of her career working with Millennials and families. She still works as a practicing therapist on top of her leadership coaching. We talked about her new book, The Three Chairs: How Great Leaders Drive Communication.

Learn more about Dr. Gordon's work on her website: https://dkleadership.org/

]]>78c8d1dc-8065-45d3-8c4a-340cd35a27baWed, 16 Feb 2022 15:43:00 -040032:32falsefull7575RainmakerThinking, Inc.Dr. Jean Kanokogi: Get Up and FightDr. Jean Kanokogi: Get Up and FightThis week, Bruce talked with Dr. Jean Kanokogi. Jean shared her mother Rusty’s incredible story as the woman to bring women’s Judo to the Olympics, the ways her mother’s resilience influenced her journey to become a US federal agent, and how being a New Yorker during 9/11 inspired her to use communication and martial arts to improve law enforcement and heal others.

Learn more about Project Rusty, and Dr. Kanokogi's co-authored memoir, Get Up & Fight: https://www.rustykanokogi.com/product-page/get-up-fight-the-memoir-of-rusty-kanokogi-special-edition-40th-anniversary

]]>This week, Bruce talked with Dr. Jean Kanokogi. Jean shared her mother Rusty’s incredible story as the woman to bring women’s Judo to the Olympics, the ways her mother’s resilience influenced her journey to become a US federal agent, and how being a New Yorker during 9/11 inspired her to use communication and martial arts to improve law enforcement and heal others.

Learn more about Project Rusty, and Dr. Kanokogi's co-authored memoir, Get Up & Fight: https://www.rustykanokogi.com/product-page/get-up-fight-the-memoir-of-rusty-kanokogi-special-edition-40th-anniversary

]]>ea983948-f572-4566-94d0-e145460bb3e2Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:49:00 -040042:29falsefull7474RainmakerThinking, Inc.Elaine Jacques: Using assessments to improve communicationElaine Jacques: Using assessments to improve communicationIn this episode, I had a great conversation with Elaine Jacques the leadership coach, about conversational awareness and how to tap into the power of assessments.

Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainejacques/

]]>In this episode, I had a great conversation with Elaine Jacques the leadership coach, about conversational awareness and how to tap into the power of assessments.

Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainejacques/

]]>739cb5e5-c582-4878-9c5a-c17779dec312Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:28:00 -040034:06falsefull7373RainmakerThinking, Inc.Shelby Kennedy: Navigating the music biz 'high school'Shelby Kennedy: Navigating the music biz 'high school'In this episode, I talk with Shelby Kennedy. He's a multi-talented Nashville legacy, with 25 years' experience in the music industry, and current President of Amazing Radio USA.

To learn more about Amazing Radio, visit their website: https://amazingradio.us/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Shelby Kennedy. He's a multi-talented Nashville legacy, with 25 years' experience in the music industry, and current President of Amazing Radio USA.

To learn more about Amazing Radio, visit their website: https://amazingradio.us/

]]>a2be5e5a-a6b1-4401-a09b-a8b08cdb98efWed, 26 Jan 2022 13:35:00 -040036:40falsefull7272RainmakerThinking, Inc.Dima Dubitsky: Cross-functional collaboration in R&DDima Dubitsky: Cross-functional collaboration in R&DIn this episode, I talk with my good friend Dima Dubitsky about cross-functional collaboration, research and development, and new product innovation.

]]>In this episode, I talk with my good friend Dima Dubitsky about cross-functional collaboration, research and development, and new product innovation.

]]>f0f8fc85-96d5-4473-981d-0be2fbabd1daWed, 19 Jan 2022 16:08:00 -040037:55falsefull7171RainmakerThinking, Inc.Lou Adler: How to get hiring rightLou Adler: How to get hiring rightThis week, Bruce talks with Lou Adler, CEO of Performance-Based Hiring Learning Systems, and author of Hire with Your Head and The Essential Guide for Hiring.

In the midst of the Great Resignation, there was no better time for Bruce and Lou to discuss what hiring managers get wrong about building job profiles, identifying top candidates, and the pitfalls of HR software.

To learn more about Lou's work, visit the Performance-based Hiring website: https://www.louadlergroup.com/

]]>This week, Bruce talks with Lou Adler, CEO of Performance-Based Hiring Learning Systems, and author of Hire with Your Head and The Essential Guide for Hiring.

In the midst of the Great Resignation, there was no better time for Bruce and Lou to discuss what hiring managers get wrong about building job profiles, identifying top candidates, and the pitfalls of HR software.

To learn more about Lou's work, visit the Performance-based Hiring website: https://www.louadlergroup.com/

]]>abb94e9c-908f-4628-a6df-77ee531ffa2bWed, 12 Jan 2022 15:36:00 -040038:06falsefull7070RainmakerThinking, Inc.Peter Klein and Kevin Bryant: Managing in the Educated Change MetaversePeter Klein and Kevin Bryant: Managing in the Educated Change MetaverseHappy New Year, and welcome back to The Indispensables! My first guests in 2022 are Peter Klein and Kevin Bryant from Educated Change.

To learn more about Educated Change, visit their website: https://www.educatedc.com/

]]>Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Indispensables! My first guests in 2022 are Peter Klein and Kevin Bryant from Educated Change.

To learn more about Educated Change, visit their website: https://www.educatedc.com/

]]>d587debb-d5ac-4aad-b8f4-9240bb318028Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:15:00 -040041:51falsefull6969RainmakerThinking, Inc.Tia Newcomer: How to succeed as the new CEOTia Newcomer: How to succeed as the new CEOIn this episode, I talk with Tia Newcomer about her incredible career and her amazing approach to on-boarding as the new CEO of CaringBridge.

To learn more about CaringBridge's amazing non-profit work, visit their website: https://www.caringbridge.org/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Tia Newcomer about her incredible career and her amazing approach to on-boarding as the new CEO of CaringBridge.

To learn more about CaringBridge's amazing non-profit work, visit their website: https://www.caringbridge.org/

]]>f75d6b6f-93ed-4f6b-963d-2cec22aab461Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:26:00 -040040:00falsefull6868RainmakerThinking, Inc.Ted Sundquist: Football and leadershipTed Sundquist: Football and leadershipIn this episode, I talk football and leadership with Ted Sundquist who, by the way, was the General Manager of the Denver Broncos.

Learn more about Ted's work in VR on the Sports VTS website: https://sportsvts.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk football and leadership with Ted Sundquist who, by the way, was the General Manager of the Denver Broncos.

Learn more about Ted's work in VR on the Sports VTS website: https://sportsvts.com/

]]>da1d94e3-30b9-486d-bb19-e129c041e760Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:01:00 -040054:40falsefull6767RainmakerThinking, Inc.David Nour: Curve benders and building relationshipsDavid Nour: Curve benders and building relationshipsThis week, I talk with best-selling author David Nour about building relationships and what--or who--are curve benders.

Learn more about David's work on his website: https://nourgroup.com/

]]>This week, I talk with best-selling author David Nour about building relationships and what--or who--are curve benders.

Learn more about David's work on his website: https://nourgroup.com/

]]>000f6d01-f806-49c8-baf7-d6622f2b8664Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:50:00 -040055:18falsefull6666RainmakerThinking, Inc.Alex Tremble: How to get ahead by being a great menteeAlex Tremble: How to get ahead by being a great menteeIn this episode, I talk with Alex Tremble, host of the Alex Tremble Show. Alex is someone who has been super successful building relationships by adding value for others at every opportunity.

Listen to the Alex Tremble Show: https://the-alex-tremble-show.captivate.fm/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Alex Tremble, host of the Alex Tremble Show. Alex is someone who has been super successful building relationships by adding value for others at every opportunity.

Listen to the Alex Tremble Show: https://the-alex-tremble-show.captivate.fm/

]]>ccbed00e-c8f6-41ca-852d-7c84a9d205cbWed, 20 Oct 2021 16:19:00 -040056:22falsefull6565RainmakerThinking, Inc.Scott Sommer and Christina Kull Martens: Happy 75th Anniversary to the Northrop Grumman Management ClubScott Sommer and Christina Kull Martens: Happy 75th Anniversary to the Northrop Grumman Management ClubIn this episode, we have Scott Sommer and Christina Kull Martens from Northrop Grumman. This is our Happy 75th Anniversary to the Northrop Grumman Management Club episode!

Learn more about the Northrop Grumman Management Club at their website: https://www.mgmtclub.com/

]]>In this episode, we have Scott Sommer and Christina Kull Martens from Northrop Grumman. This is our Happy 75th Anniversary to the Northrop Grumman Management Club episode!

Learn more about the Northrop Grumman Management Club at their website: https://www.mgmtclub.com/

]]>66958be9-5f35-4e6f-ab14-92753c688324Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:18:00 -040032:21falsefull6464RainmakerThinking, Inc.Erin Tice: Authenticity, structure, and being the best you can beErin Tice: Authenticity, structure, and being the best you can beIn this episode, I talk with Erin Tice, Senior Director at Generate Life Sciences. She happens to be one of my favorite clients and somebody I am proud to say I identified as a rising superstar. She does not disappoint.

Learn more about Generate Life Sciences at their website: https://www.generate.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Erin Tice, Senior Director at Generate Life Sciences. She happens to be one of my favorite clients and somebody I am proud to say I identified as a rising superstar. She does not disappoint.

Learn more about Generate Life Sciences at their website: https://www.generate.com/

]]>f8ad1f67-1205-40a5-a1f4-caeda1f7d87aThu, 07 Oct 2021 12:24:00 -040040:23falsefull6363RainmakerThinking, Inc.Alec Wightman: Music In My Life: Notes from a Longtime FanAlec Wightman: Music In My Life: Notes from a Longtime FanIn this episode, I talk with Alec Wightman, author of Music in My Life: Notes from a Longtime Fan. And get this, this guy was chairman of the board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Get your copy of Music in My Life on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Music-My-Life-Notes-Longtime/dp/1951568133

]]>In this episode, I talk with Alec Wightman, author of Music in My Life: Notes from a Longtime Fan. And get this, this guy was chairman of the board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Get your copy of Music in My Life on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Music-My-Life-Notes-Longtime/dp/1951568133

]]>f7349014-ea2f-4d3c-94f8-e902a53a131cThu, 30 Sep 2021 13:51:00 -040037:25falsefull6262RainmakerThinking, Inc.Ben Gundersheimer: Making music for children and families as Mister GBen Gundersheimer: Making music for children and families as Mister GIn this episode, I talk to the incredible Mister G, Ben Gundersheimer, my dear friend and an incredible songwriter and performing artist whom I love dearly.

Learn more about Ben's music, books, and activism at his website: https://mistergsongs.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk to the incredible Mister G, Ben Gundersheimer, my dear friend and an incredible songwriter and performing artist whom I love dearly.

Learn more about Ben's music, books, and activism at his website: https://mistergsongs.com/

]]>a8ac2fb5-6225-4512-b2ec-d7abf5f603c4Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:43:00 -040046:31falsefull6161RainmakerThinking, Inc.Brad Berens: What business leaders can learn from ShakespeareBrad Berens: What business leaders can learn from ShakespeareIn this episode, I talk with my old friend Brad Berens about the power of language and even what we can learn about business from Shakespeare.

Learn more about Brad at his website: http://bradberens.com/

And learn more about Big Digital Idea Consulting at their website: http://bigdigitalideaconsulting.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with my old friend Brad Berens about the power of language and even what we can learn about business from Shakespeare.

Learn more about Brad at his website: http://bradberens.com/

And learn more about Big Digital Idea Consulting at their website: http://bigdigitalideaconsulting.com/

]]>a0979948-3d2b-4aea-99a6-02e0c83785e6Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:07:00 -040046:11falsefull6060RainmakerThinking, Inc.Bhavik Modi: Innovation, brewing, and preparing for the future of workBhavik Modi: Innovation, brewing, and preparing for the future of workIn this episode, I talk with Bhavik Modi, Associate Director at BTS, about preparing for the future of work.

Learn more about BTS at their website: https://www.bts.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Bhavik Modi, Associate Director at BTS, about preparing for the future of work.

Learn more about BTS at their website: https://www.bts.com/

]]>7c74cca0-b8db-4932-b1d5-1d2c8f679d1eThu, 09 Sep 2021 12:12:00 -040048:03falsefull5959RainmakerThinking, Inc.Brent Kondritz: Teaching leaders how to leadBrent Kondritz: Teaching leaders how to leadIn this episode, I talk with Brent Kondritz, Executive Director of the University of Dayton Center for Leadership. We had a great chat about teaching leaders how to lead.

To learn more about the University of Dayton Center for Leadership, visit their website: https://udayton.edu/centerforleadership/index.php

]]>In this episode, I talk with Brent Kondritz, Executive Director of the University of Dayton Center for Leadership. We had a great chat about teaching leaders how to lead.

To learn more about the University of Dayton Center for Leadership, visit their website: https://udayton.edu/centerforleadership/index.php

]]>598344e8-0382-4d02-aafd-bdb90f9771b6Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:17:00 -040038:52falsefull5858RainmakerThinking, Inc.Alyssa Rapp: Leadership & Life HacksAlyssa Rapp: Leadership & Life HacksIn this episode, I talk with the incredible entrepreneur, Alyssa Rapp. At the time of this recording, she was the CEO of Surgical Solutions, a Deerfield-based healthcare company. These days, she's serving as CEO at Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I. Wait until you get to know her--she's incredible.

Get Alyssa's book, Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights From A Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Life-Hacks-Entrepreneur-Executive/dp/1946633836

Learn more about Surgical Solutions at their website: https://surgical-solutions.com/

Learn more about Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I at their website: https://healthwellspac.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with the incredible entrepreneur, Alyssa Rapp. At the time of this recording, she was the CEO of Surgical Solutions, a Deerfield-based healthcare company. These days, she's serving as CEO at Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I. Wait until you get to know her--she's incredible.

Get Alyssa's book, Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights From A Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Life-Hacks-Entrepreneur-Executive/dp/1946633836

Learn more about Surgical Solutions at their website: https://surgical-solutions.com/

Learn more about Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I at their website: https://healthwellspac.com/

]]>7f531b1e-f17f-4a0d-941c-3be50396aff0Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:02:00 -040045:57falsefull5757RainmakerThinking, Inc.Elizabeth Yntema: Bringing gender equity to the world of danceElizabeth Yntema: Bringing gender equity to the world of danceIn this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Yntema of the Dance Data Project about moving the stodgy, conservative global industry of ballet with a tiny team of dedicated part-timers and volunteers, by staying flexible and listening actively.

To learn more about the Dance Data Project, visit their website: https://www.dancedataproject.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Yntema of the Dance Data Project about moving the stodgy, conservative global industry of ballet with a tiny team of dedicated part-timers and volunteers, by staying flexible and listening actively.

To learn more about the Dance Data Project, visit their website: https://www.dancedataproject.com/

]]>c2b273a8-5e30-432f-b0b4-07e621d1de91Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -040050:48falsefull5656RainmakerThinking, Inc.Devin Bramhall and Haley Bryant: Turning values into virtues at AnimalzDevin Bramhall and Haley Bryant: Turning values into virtues at AnimalzIn this episode, I talk with Devin Bramhall and Haley Bryant, CEO and COO respectively, of Animalz. Wait until you hear them, they are a real dynamic duo.

Learn more about Animalz at their website: https://www.animalz.co/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Devin Bramhall and Haley Bryant, CEO and COO respectively, of Animalz. Wait until you hear them, they are a real dynamic duo.

Learn more about Animalz at their website: https://www.animalz.co/

]]>0a069f34-e1db-420c-ae8d-30100a19bfeaWed, 11 Aug 2021 11:43:00 -040046:13falsefull5555RainmakerThinking, Inc.Austin Sarat: Mission-driven and service-minded teachingAustin Sarat: Mission-driven and service-minded teachingIn this episode, I talk with the famous political scientist, Austin Sarat. By the way, he was my thesis advisor in college.

Learn more about Prof. Sarat on Amherst College's website: https://www.amherst.edu/people/facstaff/adsarat

]]>In this episode, I talk with the famous political scientist, Austin Sarat. By the way, he was my thesis advisor in college.

Learn more about Prof. Sarat on Amherst College's website: https://www.amherst.edu/people/facstaff/adsarat

]]>bbc4c84f-cd77-42e8-8538-57ff30011b47Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:57:00 -040028:41falsefull5454RainmakerThinking, Inc.Erine Gray: Building a mission-driven organization from personal hardshipErine Gray: Building a mission-driven organization from personal hardshipIn today's episode, I talk with Erine Gray about how his mother's illness led him on a mission and he founded Aunt Bertha, the public benefit corporation.

To learn more about Aunt Bertha, visit their website: https://company.auntbertha.com/about/

]]>In today's episode, I talk with Erine Gray about how his mother's illness led him on a mission and he founded Aunt Bertha, the public benefit corporation.

To learn more about Aunt Bertha, visit their website: https://company.auntbertha.com/about/

]]>5dfe0847-018f-4bea-a41c-a6e86cc70bebWed, 28 Jul 2021 11:47:00 -040040:44falsefull5353RainmakerThinking, Inc.Amy Speace: Becoming a real-life rockstar in the American folk sceneAmy Speace: Becoming a real-life rockstar in the American folk sceneIn this episode, I talk with my old friend Amy Speace about how she became a real-life rockstar.

To learn more about Amy and her music, visit her website: https://www.amyspeace.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with my old friend Amy Speace about how she became a real-life rockstar.

To learn more about Amy and her music, visit her website: https://www.amyspeace.com/

]]>3d0eb3c1-6826-4e30-8094-14edec69b4abWed, 21 Jul 2021 19:07:00 -040047:47falsefull5252RainmakerThinking, Inc.Dr. Jay Morris: Servant leadership and building new leadersDr. Jay Morris: Servant leadership and building new leadersIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Jay Morris about servant leadership and a whole lot more: his fascinating career, and his role running the education function at Yale New Haven Health System.

Learn more about Yale New Haven Health at their website: https://www.ynhhs.org/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jay Morris about servant leadership and a whole lot more: his fascinating career, and his role running the education function at Yale New Haven Health System.

Learn more about Yale New Haven Health at their website: https://www.ynhhs.org/

]]>49efb3ca-eb46-4340-b102-c80329e87648Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:17:00 -040034:54falsefull5151RainmakerThinking, Inc.The RainmakerThinking Dream TeamThe RainmakerThinking Dream TeamIn this episode, I talked with our very own team here at RainmakerThinking. Our dream team, the best team I've ever had in 27 years of business: Kim Math, Liz Richards, and Cheryl Wolansky.

To learn more about our work, visit: https://rainmakerthinking.com/

]]>In this episode, I talked with our very own team here at RainmakerThinking. Our dream team, the best team I've ever had in 27 years of business: Kim Math, Liz Richards, and Cheryl Wolansky.

To learn more about our work, visit: https://rainmakerthinking.com/

]]>7011f75a-efb5-4a2e-bee3-e4852eb0da26Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:22:00 -040048:58falsefull5050RainmakerThinking, Inc.Mala Subramaniam: Beyond WinsMala Subramaniam: Beyond WinsIn this episode, I talk with Mala Subramaniam, executive coach and the author of Beyond Wins.

To learn more about Mala and her book, visit: https://beyondwins.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Mala Subramaniam, executive coach and the author of Beyond Wins.

To learn more about Mala and her book, visit: https://beyondwins.com/

]]>5ba56f0d-0e08-4b24-8eaf-fc724d353f61Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:39:00 -040045:32falsefull4949RainmakerThinking, Inc.Bernerd George: Empowering teams to work cross-functionally at Ball AerospaceBernerd George: Empowering teams to work cross-functionally at Ball AerospaceIn this episode, I talk with Bernerd George about empowering teams to work interdependently in highly cross-functional organizations. And in the case of Mr. George, that’s for mission assurance when sending payloads up into space.

Learn more about Ball Aerospace at their website: https://www.ball.com/aerospace


*A correction: At about the 6-minute mark, Bernerd mentions that Ball Corp. is 80,000 people. The actual number is closer to 22,000.

]]>In this episode, I talk with Bernerd George about empowering teams to work interdependently in highly cross-functional organizations. And in the case of Mr. George, that’s for mission assurance when sending payloads up into space.

Learn more about Ball Aerospace at their website: https://www.ball.com/aerospace


*A correction: At about the 6-minute mark, Bernerd mentions that Ball Corp. is 80,000 people. The actual number is closer to 22,000.

]]>8f504bc7-f35e-4989-9983-962e7e70f66bWed, 23 Jun 2021 10:45:00 -040046:02falsefull4848RainmakerThinking, Inc.Suneet Bhatt: Purpose-driven outsourcing at BoldrSuneet Bhatt: Purpose-driven outsourcing at BoldrIn this episode, I talk with Suneet Bhatt about purpose-driven outsourcing.

To learn more about Boldr, visit their website: www.boldrimpact.com

You can also learn more about Suneet's new venture, helping people discover their authentic stories, at: myauthenticstory.com

]]>In this episode, I talk with Suneet Bhatt about purpose-driven outsourcing.

To learn more about Boldr, visit their website: www.boldrimpact.com

You can also learn more about Suneet's new venture, helping people discover their authentic stories, at: myauthenticstory.com

]]>41596ae0-2a4c-44d2-a523-3517c5fbccaaWed, 16 Jun 2021 14:43:00 -040051:45falsefull4747RainmakerThinking, Inc.Bela Barner: 'Aha' moments and understanding human behaviorBela Barner: 'Aha' moments and understanding human behaviorIn this episode, I talk with my old friend Bela Barner about helping lead executive teams through complex, high-stakes decisions.

Learn more about Bela's work at the JW Croft Consulting Group website: http://jwccg.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with my old friend Bela Barner about helping lead executive teams through complex, high-stakes decisions.

Learn more about Bela's work at the JW Croft Consulting Group website: http://jwccg.com/

]]>eaf83c8e-472c-4593-9e11-2285eb798c35Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:31:00 -040046:56falsefull4646RainmakerThinking, Inc.Assaf Gal: Preparing to be the right you for the right momentAssaf Gal: Preparing to be the right you for the right momentIn this episode, I talk with Assaf Gal, who is a Crunch Fitness entrepreneur extraordinaire. We talked about helping people learn to help themselves.

]]>In this episode, I talk with Assaf Gal, who is a Crunch Fitness entrepreneur extraordinaire. We talked about helping people learn to help themselves.

]]>c673db11-9170-437c-8cb1-3dbb092a3792Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:10:00 -040045:54falsefull4545RainmakerThinking, Inc.Stephanie Ybarra: Leading through change at Baltimore Center StageStephanie Ybarra: Leading through change at Baltimore Center StageIn this episode, I talk with Stephanie Ybarra who is an incredible, mission-driven, dramatic arts entrepreneur. She's the Artistic Director for Baltimore Center Stage.

Learn more about Baltimore Center Stage at their website: https://www.centerstage.org/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Ybarra who is an incredible, mission-driven, dramatic arts entrepreneur. She's the Artistic Director for Baltimore Center Stage.

Learn more about Baltimore Center Stage at their website: https://www.centerstage.org/

]]>a330e629-ddfa-490d-bd6c-9c0351207589Wed, 26 May 2021 12:30:00 -040052:15falsefull4444RainmakerThinking, Inc.Revising, editing, and tuning in to others with author Pamela HaagRevising, editing, and tuning in to others with author Pamela HaagIn this episode, I talk with my dear friend Pamela Haag, a renowned scholar, author, and developmental editor for hire.

Get Pamela's new book, Revise: The Scholar-Writer’s Essential Guide to Tweaking, Editing, and Perfecting Your Manuscript, on Amazon.

]]>In this episode, I talk with my dear friend Pamela Haag, a renowned scholar, author, and developmental editor for hire.

Get Pamela's new book, Revise: The Scholar-Writer’s Essential Guide to Tweaking, Editing, and Perfecting Your Manuscript, on Amazon.

]]>5bc20d02-afc0-47d6-b2ea-f635302744a5Wed, 19 May 2021 15:03:00 -040048:21falsefull4343RainmakerThinking, Inc.Advancements in military medicine and delivering on mission with CFO Craig AndersonAdvancements in military medicine and delivering on mission with CFO Craig AndersonIn this episode, I talk with my old friend and client Craig Anderson, who is now CFO of Operation Smile. This is a man who spent decades as CFO of the Henry Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, serving the interests of military medicine on behalf of the men and women who have served this great country in the Armed Forces.

Learn more about Operation Smile at their website: https://www.operationsmile.org/

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine: https://www.hjf.org/

]]>In this episode, I talk with my old friend and client Craig Anderson, who is now CFO of Operation Smile. This is a man who spent decades as CFO of the Henry Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, serving the interests of military medicine on behalf of the men and women who have served this great country in the Armed Forces.

Learn more about Operation Smile at their website: https://www.operationsmile.org/

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine: https://www.hjf.org/

]]>329c358f-81bf-432b-ad49-7ba069693a85Thu, 13 May 2021 11:15:00 -040044:30falsefull4242RainmakerThinking, Inc.Authentic communication with Jennifer Russo, Senior Director of Corporate Communications & HR Strategy at Banner HealthAuthentic communication with Jennifer Russo, Senior Director of Corporate Communications & HR Strategy at Banner HealthIn this episode, I talk with Jennifer Russo. She’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications & HR strategy for the largest employer in Arizona, Banner Health. We talked about authenticity, and communicating amidst so much uncertainty and crisis.

]]>In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Russo. She’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications & HR strategy for the largest employer in Arizona, Banner Health. We talked about authenticity, and communicating amidst so much uncertainty and crisis.

]]>1fdb3aaa-35fe-444d-9d84-3d5add1672daWed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 -040044:21falsefull4141RainmakerThinking, Inc.Developing agile, collaborative teams with staffing manager Robyn DeWeesDeveloping agile, collaborative teams with staffing manager Robyn DeWeesIn this episode, I talk with Robyn DeWees, who is a staffing manager for a major defense contractor.

We talked about speaking up (even if it’s not necessarily what the other person wants to hear). We talked about developing agile, collaborative teams using the SCRUM framework, and a lot more.

]]>In this episode, I talk with Robyn DeWees, who is a staffing manager for a major defense contractor.

We talked about speaking up (even if it’s not necessarily what the other person wants to hear). We talked about developing agile, collaborative teams using the SCRUM framework, and a lot more.

]]>62589d2a-b8ce-426a-9658-bf283b9559e6Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:04:00 -040044:24falsefull4040RainmakerThinking, Inc.The Price You Pay for College with Ron LieberThe Price You Pay for College with Ron LieberThis week, I talked with New York Times columnist, author, and old friend, Ron Lieber, about his book, The Price You Pay for College. And, how he came to be a person of such tremendous influence in his own life.

To learn more about Ron's new book, visit: https://ronlieber.com/books/the-price-you-pay-for-college/

]]>This week, I talked with New York Times columnist, author, and old friend, Ron Lieber, about his book, The Price You Pay for College. And, how he came to be a person of such tremendous influence in his own life.

To learn more about Ron's new book, visit: https://ronlieber.com/books/the-price-you-pay-for-college/

]]>21776f12-6a7a-4382-ba42-964df4ee663bTue, 20 Apr 2021 12:57:00 -040050:10falsefull3939RainmakerThinking, Inc.Always be willing to learn with strategy and operations leader Trip TripathyAlways be willing to learn with strategy and operations leader Trip TripathyIn this episode I talk with Trip Tripathy, he’s the head of the CEO advisory practice at Kaufman Rossin. He advises: always be learning, and don’t be afraid to take new opportunities. Follow the path new opportunities lead you down.

Learn more about Kaufman Rossin's services at their website: https://kaufmanrossin.com/

]]>In this episode I talk with Trip Tripathy, he’s the head of the CEO advisory practice at Kaufman Rossin. He advises: always be learning, and don’t be afraid to take new opportunities. Follow the path new opportunities lead you down.

Learn more about Kaufman Rossin's services at their website: https://kaufmanrossin.com/

]]>d87266d5-d323-43d2-b49d-4b515af7aad7Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:38:00 -040047:40falsefull3838RainmakerThinking, Inc.Remaining resilient and preparing for adversity with Inteletravel co-founder James FerraraRemaining resilient and preparing for adversity with Inteletravel co-founder James FerraraIn this episode, I talk with James Ferrara, co-founder of Inteletravel. We talked about about how James was able to, with his team, grow this incredible network of more than 60,000 independent home-based advisors in the travel business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Learn more about Inteletravel at their website: https://wp.inteletravel.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with James Ferrara, co-founder of Inteletravel. We talked about about how James was able to, with his team, grow this incredible network of more than 60,000 independent home-based advisors in the travel business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Learn more about Inteletravel at their website: https://wp.inteletravel.com/

]]>dc53a868-9d70-4f1e-8f99-6b370cafe70dTue, 06 Apr 2021 12:54:00 -040035:38falsefull3737RainmakerThinking, Inc.Lifelong curiosity and learning with Greylock Federal Credit Union CEO, John BissellLifelong curiosity and learning with Greylock Federal Credit Union CEO, John BissellIn this episode, I talk with my dear friend John Bissell, who is the CEO of Greylock Federal Credit Union, a $1.4 billion financial institution. John explains the role of credit unions and their mission to resist income and wealth inequality. And we talked about curiosity, always learning, and about his approach to building relationships.

To learn more about Greylock Federal Credit Union, visit their website: https://www.greylock.org/

]]>In this episode, I talk with my dear friend John Bissell, who is the CEO of Greylock Federal Credit Union, a $1.4 billion financial institution. John explains the role of credit unions and their mission to resist income and wealth inequality. And we talked about curiosity, always learning, and about his approach to building relationships.

To learn more about Greylock Federal Credit Union, visit their website: https://www.greylock.org/

]]>2ffc77e4-6be5-4bb4-aa35-db50bfb04718Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -040040:15falsefull3636RainmakerThinking, Inc.Relationship-based medicine with naturopathic physician, Dr. Ginger NashRelationship-based medicine with naturopathic physician, Dr. Ginger NashIn this episode, I talk with renowned naturopathic physician, Dr. Ginger Nash.

To learn more about Dr. Nash's work, visit her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgingernash/

]]>In this episode, I talk with renowned naturopathic physician, Dr. Ginger Nash.

To learn more about Dr. Nash's work, visit her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgingernash/

]]>d19af6bc-9068-4574-ba8b-9ec578509e5bTue, 23 Mar 2021 15:15:00 -040046:30falsefull3535RainmakerThinking, Inc.Tackling student debt in the private sector with Vault CEO, Romy ParzickTackling student debt in the private sector with Vault CEO, Romy ParzickIn this episode I talk with Romy Parzick, CEO of Vault about tackling student debt from the private sector. Also, overcoming sexism and racism in her career and how that’s driven her mission personally and professionally.

To learn more about how Vault can help you with student debt, check out their website: https://get.vault.co/

]]>In this episode I talk with Romy Parzick, CEO of Vault about tackling student debt from the private sector. Also, overcoming sexism and racism in her career and how that’s driven her mission personally and professionally.

To learn more about how Vault can help you with student debt, check out their website: https://get.vault.co/

]]>d191ce94-6ce2-4c40-a2d1-050ece632aebTue, 16 Mar 2021 14:47:00 -040047:34falsefull3434RainmakerThinking, Inc.Taking calculated career risks with Sheri Thompson, Executive VP of Walker & DunlopTaking calculated career risks with Sheri Thompson, Executive VP of Walker & DunlopIn this episode, I talk with Sheri Thompson about how taking calculated risks can really pay off in your career.

Learn more about Walker & Dunlop at their website: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Sheri Thompson about how taking calculated risks can really pay off in your career.

Learn more about Walker & Dunlop at their website: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/

]]>33d150c8-22dc-4aa4-ac51-0f02f9488555Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:01:00 -040043:04falsefull3333RainmakerThinking, Inc.Building a caring leadership culture with Suffolk Construction’s Chief Culture Officer, Dennis BergerBuilding a caring leadership culture with Suffolk Construction’s Chief Culture Officer, Dennis BergerIn this episode, I talk with Dennis Berger about building a caring culture at Suffolk Construction.

To learn more about Suffolk, visit their website: https://www.suffolk.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Dennis Berger about building a caring culture at Suffolk Construction.

To learn more about Suffolk, visit their website: https://www.suffolk.com/

]]>a474bf95-f4ba-4b3d-99d8-676ad94bc495Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:17:00 -040043:48falsefull3232RainmakerThinking, Inc.Rescuing Connecticut Hospice with turnaround CEO, Barbara PearceRescuing Connecticut Hospice with turnaround CEO, Barbara PearceIn this episode, I talk with Barbara Pearce about her epic rescue and turnaround leadership of Connecticut Hospice.

Learn more about The Connecticut Hospice at their website: https://www.hospice.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Barbara Pearce about her epic rescue and turnaround leadership of Connecticut Hospice.

Learn more about The Connecticut Hospice at their website: https://www.hospice.com/

]]>1ba1a99d-f549-40a3-9aba-6e16d735cccbTue, 23 Feb 2021 13:55:00 -040043:12falsefull3131RainmakerThinking, Inc.Authenticity, mission, and corporate culture with Bentleys CEO, Tony SacreAuthenticity, mission, and corporate culture with Bentleys CEO, Tony SacreIn this episode I talk with Bentleys CEO, Tony Sacre about authenticity, mission, integrity, and building corporate culture.

To learn more about about Bentleys Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors , visit their website: https://www.bentleys.com.au/

]]>In this episode I talk with Bentleys CEO, Tony Sacre about authenticity, mission, integrity, and building corporate culture.

To learn more about about Bentleys Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors , visit their website: https://www.bentleys.com.au/

]]>e8d0b16b-2442-4dda-90f2-f3d69849237bTue, 16 Feb 2021 15:54:00 -040052:44falsefull3030RainmakerThinking, Inc.Building a reputation with your “internal clients” with Joan CapuaBuilding a reputation with your “internal clients” with Joan CapuaIn this episode I talk with my old partner in crime from Wiley, Joan Capua. We talked about building a reputation for service and about the human elements of sales and how that can be applied to almost anything you do.

]]>In this episode I talk with my old partner in crime from Wiley, Joan Capua. We talked about building a reputation for service and about the human elements of sales and how that can be applied to almost anything you do.

]]>34c7556d-0a80-4949-97ba-7bfdae79039bTue, 09 Feb 2021 16:32:00 -040036:19falsefull2929RainmakerThinking, Inc.Managing like a coach with Larue Graham, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden, CTManaging like a coach with Larue Graham, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden, CTIn this episode, I talk with Larue Graham about public service on the Meriden City Council, about public service as the CEO and Executive Director of The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden, about coaching young people, and the power of sports.

Learn more about The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden at their website: https://www.bgcmeriden.org/

]]>In this episode, I talk with Larue Graham about public service on the Meriden City Council, about public service as the CEO and Executive Director of The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden, about coaching young people, and the power of sports.

Learn more about The Boys & Girls Club of Meriden at their website: https://www.bgcmeriden.org/

]]>9353436c-bd32-4bbc-ba29-b8730dead07fTue, 02 Feb 2021 09:46:00 -040046:07falsefull2828RainmakerThinking, Inc.Mission-driven fintech with Coru CEO Fernando GonzalezMission-driven fintech with Coru CEO Fernando GonzalezIn this episode, I talked with my cousin Fernando Gonzalez. He’s a venture capitalist, but we talked about the public good, the altruistic side, of venture capital. We also talked about making financial education more fun and accessible, and the integrity and values one can bring to profit-driven work.

Learn more about Coru's work at their website: https://coru.com/

]]>In this episode, I talked with my cousin Fernando Gonzalez. He’s a venture capitalist, but we talked about the public good, the altruistic side, of venture capital. We also talked about making financial education more fun and accessible, and the integrity and values one can bring to profit-driven work.

Learn more about Coru's work at their website: https://coru.com/

]]>27e48256-61d4-410c-b4cd-96e9514fd096Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:18:00 -040042:58falsefull2727RainmakerThinking, Inc.Working with animals—and people—as a zookeeper with Celina BurgueñoWorking with animals—and people—as a zookeeper with Celina BurgueñoIn this episode, I talk with Celina Burgueño who is a zookeeper at the Franklin Park Zoo. We talked about mission-driven, behind-the-scenes work, we talked about Cleo the pygmy hippo, and bug farming with hissing cockroaches.

Learn more about the Franklin Park Zoo and their work: https://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo.aspx

]]>In this episode, I talk with Celina Burgueño who is a zookeeper at the Franklin Park Zoo. We talked about mission-driven, behind-the-scenes work, we talked about Cleo the pygmy hippo, and bug farming with hissing cockroaches.

Learn more about the Franklin Park Zoo and their work: https://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo.aspx

]]>225d2efe-b647-4190-b70a-aa3ca5ef6447Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:06:00 -040048:09falsefull2626RainmakerThinking, Inc.Managing the human element with Paul ScharfmanManaging the human element with Paul ScharfmanHappy 2021! For our first episode of the new year, I talked with Paul Scharfman. He’s an entrepreneur, the President of the Specialty Cheese Company, and the founder of the Rural Revitalization Fund.

Learn more about the Specialty Cheese Company at their website: https://www.specialcheese.com/

]]>Happy 2021! For our first episode of the new year, I talked with Paul Scharfman. He’s an entrepreneur, the President of the Specialty Cheese Company, and the founder of the Rural Revitalization Fund.

Learn more about the Specialty Cheese Company at their website: https://www.specialcheese.com/

]]>9f458d70-462c-4592-b04e-66c4d9175372Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:11:00 -040053:41falsefull2525RainmakerThinking, Inc.Quiet confidence as a CEO with Geoff CrouseQuiet confidence as a CEO with Geoff CrouseIn this episode, I will talk with Geoff Crouse, CEO of Candela Medical and my lifelong karate brother.

Mentioned in this episode is Mary Trout, Candela Medical's Chief Commercial Officer. You can listen to her excellent interview on Episode 16 of The Indispensables!

You can learn more about Candela's work at their website: https://candelamedical.com/na

]]>In this episode, I will talk with Geoff Crouse, CEO of Candela Medical and my lifelong karate brother.

Mentioned in this episode is Mary Trout, Candela Medical's Chief Commercial Officer. You can listen to her excellent interview on Episode 16 of The Indispensables!

You can learn more about Candela's work at their website: https://candelamedical.com/na

]]>6c13537e-9932-464b-afeb-4762117a99a5Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:36:00 -040050:49falsefull2424RainmakerThinking, Inc.Working as your authentic self with Raymond FerrellWorking as your authentic self with Raymond FerrellIn this episode, I talk with my old friend and colleague, attorney Raymond Ferrell, founder of June Six Ventures.

Learn more about Ray and his work at the June Six Ventures website: https://junesixventures.com/

]]>In this episode, I talk with my old friend and colleague, attorney Raymond Ferrell, founder of June Six Ventures.

Learn more about Ray and his work at the June Six Ventures website: https://junesixventures.com/

]]>3da0029f-579e-43be-ad07-9130da456ed1Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:08:00 -040044:44falsefull2323RainmakerThinking, Inc.Learning from mistakes with Peter StaviskyLearning from mistakes with Peter StaviskyIn this episode, I’ll talk with my old friend Peter Stavisky, founder and CEO of the Barrington Media Group.

Learn more about Barrington Media Group at their website: https://barringtonmediagroup.com/

]]>In this episode, I’ll talk with my old friend Peter Stavisky, founder and CEO of the Barrington Media Group.

Learn more about Barrington Media Group at their website: https://barringtonmediagroup.com/

]]>bf4c8fe4-bc42-4b01-b92e-9afb8cf07dffTue, 01 Dec 2020 10:33:00 -040040:51falsefull2222RainmakerThinking, Inc.Paying it forward and building up others at work with Chloe ThurstonPaying it forward and building up others at work with Chloe ThurstonIn this episode, I talk with Professor of Political Science, Chloe Thurston. We didn’t talk about politics! We talked about paying it forward and building up relationships with your colleagues at work.

Get your copy of Prof. Thurston's book--At the Boundaries of Homeownership: https://www.amazon.com/At-Boundaries-Homeownership-Discrimination-American/dp/1108434525

]]>In this episode, I talk with Professor of Political Science, Chloe Thurston. We didn’t talk about politics! We talked about paying it forward and building up relationships with your colleagues at work.

Get your copy of Prof. Thurston's book--At the Boundaries of Homeownership: https://www.amazon.com/At-Boundaries-Homeownership-Discrimination-American/dp/1108434525

]]>ba65bbf7-c35e-4027-8794-18de3491d094Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:37:00 -040052:10falsefull2121RainmakerThinking, Inc.Asking "How do I add value?" and building self-awareness with Cam MarstonAsking "How do I add value?" and building self-awareness with Cam MarstonOn this episode, I speak with Cam Marston, the charming expert and CEO from Generational Insights.

Learn more about Cam and his work: https://generationalinsights.com/

]]>On this episode, I speak with Cam Marston, the charming expert and CEO from Generational Insights.

Learn more about Cam and his work: https://generationalinsights.com/

]]>a89e880a-7a6f-4153-976d-f467c563a84eTue, 03 Nov 2020 11:27:00 -040050:14falsefull2020RainmakerThinking, Inc.Being undaunted as an entrepreneur with Kara Goldin and Theo GoldinBeing undaunted as an entrepreneur with Kara Goldin and Theo GoldinThis week, I talk with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, and Theo Goldin, Hint’s Chief Operating Officer. And yes, they’re married!

 

Get a FREE case of Hint water when you order Kara’s new book, Undaunted, by visiting: www.drinkhint.com/Indispensables

]]>This week, I talk with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, and Theo Goldin, Hint’s Chief Operating Officer. And yes, they’re married!

 

Get a FREE case of Hint water when you order Kara’s new book, Undaunted, by visiting: www.drinkhint.com/Indispensables

]]>324e48c1-ecd4-4453-860d-b44491026c50Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:27:00 -040001:03:23falsefull1919RainmakerThinking, Inc.Playing the long game of influence with Sue UnvarskyPlaying the long game of influence with Sue UnvarskyIn this episode, I talk with Sue Unvarsky, who is the Vice President in charge of US Customer Service for Prudential Financial. We talked about the importance of due diligence and strong leadership.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Prudential Financial

·        Princess Diana

 

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You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from:

·       Amazon

·       Barnes & Noble

·       Indiebound

 

For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com

Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/

Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/

Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.com

]]>In this episode, I talk with Sue Unvarsky, who is the Vice President in charge of US Customer Service for Prudential Financial. We talked about the importance of due diligence and strong leadership.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Prudential Financial

·        Princess Diana

 

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You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from:

·       Amazon

·       Barnes & Noble

·       Indiebound

 

For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com

Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/

Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/

Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.com

]]>d53e64df-99eb-47bd-8f3e-ef2e17cab14cTue, 20 Oct 2020 11:08:00 -040043:48falsefull1818RainmakerThinking, Inc.Applying the 6 tenets of Tae Kwon Do to business with Sylvia VogtApplying the 6 tenets of Tae Kwon Do to business with Sylvia VogtIn this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sylvia Vogt, who is the President of the Carnegie Bosch Institute and a Tae Kwon Do master.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        The 6 tenets of Tae Kwon Do

·        Carnegie Bosch Institute

·        Carnegie Mellon University

·        Ralph Coverdale

·        Milford Track

·        Myers Briggs

·        Robert Bosch Stiftung

·        Propinquity theory

 

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You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from:

·       Amazon

·       Barnes & Noble

·       Indiebound

 

For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com

Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/

Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/

 

Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.com

]]>In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sylvia Vogt, who is the President of the Carnegie Bosch Institute and a Tae Kwon Do master.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        The 6 tenets of Tae Kwon Do

·        Carnegie Bosch Institute

·        Carnegie Mellon University

·        Ralph Coverdale

·        Milford Track

·        Myers Briggs

·        Robert Bosch Stiftung

·        Propinquity theory

 

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You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from:

·       Amazon

·       Barnes & Noble

·       Indiebound

 

For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com

Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/

Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/

 

Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.com

]]>4015c58d-6ed6-496e-9414-5b5527c8c837Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:26:00 -040053:30falsefull1717RainmakerThinking, Inc.Support, alignment, and continuous improvement with Mary TroutSupport, alignment, and continuous improvement with Mary TroutIn this episode, I talked with Mary Trout, Chief Commercial Officer at Candela, the medical laser company. We talked about building and supporting teams with execution focus and getting things done.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Candela

·        AMAG Pharmaceuticals

·        Cord Blood Registry

·        Chiron Corporation

·        Suzanne Ledin

·        Geoffrey Crouse

 

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You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from:

·        Amazon

·        Barnes & Noble

·        Indiebound

 

For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com

 

Follow Bruce on social media:

·        Twitter

·        LinkedIn

·        Facebook

 

Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.com

]]>In this episode, I talked with Mary Trout, Chief Commercial Officer at Candela, the medical laser company. We talked about building and supporting teams with execution focus and getting things done.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Candela

·        AMAG Pharmaceuticals

·        Cord Blood Registry

·        Chiron Corporation

·        Suzanne Ledin

·        Geoffrey Crouse

 

---

 

You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from:

·        Amazon

·        Barnes & Noble

·        Indiebound

 

For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com

 

Follow Bruce on social media:

·        Twitter

·        LinkedIn

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Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.com

]]>363f6cb5-09fa-4df5-8904-65f5f93dd24aTue, 06 Oct 2020 11:01:00 -040040:10falsefull1616In this episode, I talked with Mary Trout, Chief Commercial Officer at Candela, the medical laser company. We talked about building and supporting teams with execution focus and getting things done. Mentioned in this episode: • Candela • AMAG Pharmaceuticals • Cord Blood Registry • Chiron Corporation • Suzanne Ledin • Geoffrey Crouse --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Unleashed and changing how we think about and fix workplace culture with Frances FreiUnleashed and changing how we think about and fix workplace culture with Frances FreiIn this episode, I talk with Frances Frei, who is a professor at the Harvard Business School and co-author of Unleashed. We talked about her expertise in fixing toxic workplace cultures.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Unleashed, by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss

·        Uber

·        Toni Morrison, “If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.”

·        Harvard Business School

·        WeWork

·        Riot Games

·        Milgram experiments

 

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]]>In this episode, I talk with Frances Frei, who is a professor at the Harvard Business School and co-author of Unleashed. We talked about her expertise in fixing toxic workplace cultures.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Unleashed, by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss

·        Uber

·        Toni Morrison, “If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.”

·        Harvard Business School

·        WeWork

·        Riot Games

·        Milgram experiments

 

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]]>8f40f7d6-c159-42df-87ea-fdcea7df0e03Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:18:00 -040046:59falsefull1515In this episode, I talk with Frances Frei, who is a professor at the Harvard Business School and co-author of Unleashed. We talked about her expertise in fixing toxic workplace cultures. Mentioned in this episode: • Unleashed, by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss • Uber • Toni Morrison, “If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.” • Harvard Business School • WeWork • Riot Games • Milgram experiments --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.The power and importance of local journalism with Bill JacobsThe power and importance of local journalism with Bill JacobsIn this episode, I talked with Bill Jacobs, who is a member of the board of trustees of King’s Daughters Medical Center and former owner and publisher of The Daily Leader and the Prentiss Headlight. We talked about the power and importance of journalism.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Ole Miss, University of Mississippi

·        McRae’s Department Store

·        The Daily Leader

·        The Prentiss Headlight

·        King’s Daughters Medical Center

 

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]]>In this episode, I talked with Bill Jacobs, who is a member of the board of trustees of King’s Daughters Medical Center and former owner and publisher of The Daily Leader and the Prentiss Headlight. We talked about the power and importance of journalism.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Ole Miss, University of Mississippi

·        McRae’s Department Store

·        The Daily Leader

·        The Prentiss Headlight

·        King’s Daughters Medical Center

 

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]]>31cf86a7-7a71-43ff-ad09-51402b1eb683Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:19:00 -040027:33falsefull1414In this episode, I talked with Bill Jacobs, who is a member of the board of trustees of King’s Daughters Medical Center and former owner and publisher of The Daily Leader and the Prentiss Headlight. We talked about the power and importance of journalism. Mentioned in this episode: • Ole Miss, University of Mississippi • McRae’s Department Store • The Daily Leader • The Prentiss Headlight • King’s Daughters Medical Center --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Respect, vulnerability, and modeling leadership with Anisa Telwar KaickerRespect, vulnerability, and modeling leadership with Anisa Telwar KaickerIn this episode, I had a great conversation with Anisa Telwar Kaicker, founder and CEO of Anisa International.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Anisa International

·        Anisa Beauty

 

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]]>In this episode, I had a great conversation with Anisa Telwar Kaicker, founder and CEO of Anisa International.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Anisa International

·        Anisa Beauty

 

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]]>4f955ff3-661d-4c3d-b4e3-da4652012c90Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:12:00 -040032:01falsefull1313In this episode, I had a great conversation with Anisa Telwar Kaicker, founder and CEO of Anisa International. Mentioned in this episode: • Anisa International • Anisa Beauty --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Character, citizenship, and Connect 4 with Shaun McConkeyCharacter, citizenship, and Connect 4 with Shaun McConkeyIn this episode, I talked with my old friend Shaun McConkey, who is the Chief Operating Officer for US Operations at Carclo Technical Plastics. Shaun and I talked about the importance of character and citizenship.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Carclo Plastics

·        Hasbro

·        Connect 4

·        “Leadership is a contact sport.”—Marshall Goldsmith

·        Trouble

 

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]]>In this episode, I talked with my old friend Shaun McConkey, who is the Chief Operating Officer for US Operations at Carclo Technical Plastics. Shaun and I talked about the importance of character and citizenship.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Carclo Plastics

·        Hasbro

·        Connect 4

·        “Leadership is a contact sport.”—Marshall Goldsmith

·        Trouble

 

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]]>393e62a8-25ac-4bcb-b1f9-165b95f8184cWed, 09 Sep 2020 12:08:00 -040043:28falsefull1212In this episode, I talked with my old friend Shaun McConkey, who is the Chief Operating Officer for US Operations at Carclo Technical Plastics. Shaun and I talked about the importance of character and citizenship. Mentioned in this episode: · Carclo Plastics · Hasbro · Connect 4 · “Leadership is a contact sport.”—Marshall Goldsmith · Trouble --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Belonging, inclusion, and diversity with Kymberlee DwinellBelonging, inclusion, and diversity with Kymberlee DwinellIn this episode, I had a great conversation with Kymberlee Dwinell, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Northrop Grumman Corporation. Kymberlee and I discussed the impact of inclusion and diversity and belonging initiatives and how they affect collaboration in an organization as large and complex as Northrop Grumman.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Northrop Grumman Corporation

·        Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

·        911

·        Chicago O’Hare International Airport

·        IRS

·        B-2 Stealth Bomber

·        Northrop Grumman Statement of Values

·        Kathy J. Warden

·        Mary Rose McCaffrey

 

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]]>In this episode, I had a great conversation with Kymberlee Dwinell, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Northrop Grumman Corporation. Kymberlee and I discussed the impact of inclusion and diversity and belonging initiatives and how they affect collaboration in an organization as large and complex as Northrop Grumman.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Northrop Grumman Corporation

·        Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

·        911

·        Chicago O’Hare International Airport

·        IRS

·        B-2 Stealth Bomber

·        Northrop Grumman Statement of Values

·        Kathy J. Warden

·        Mary Rose McCaffrey

 

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]]>3987dd3b-5867-4445-845f-4a2fb0f440c1Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:20:00 -040040:35falsefull1111In this episode, I had a great conversation with Kymberlee Dwinell, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Northrop Grumman Corporation. Kymberlee and I discussed the impact of inclusion and diversity and belonging initiatives and how they affect collaboration in an organization as large and complex as Northrop Grumman. Mentioned in this episode: • Northrop Grumman Corporation • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 911 • Chicago O’Hare International Airport • IRS • B-2 Stealth Bomber • Northrop Grumman Statement of Values • Kathy J. Warden • Mary Rose McCaffrey --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Motivation, inspiration, and challenge with Ryan MayotteMotivation, inspiration, and challenge with Ryan MayotteIn this episode, I talk with Ryan Mayotte, Director of Sales Capability at CDW, a leading provider of technology solutions and products.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        CDW

 

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]]>In this episode, I talk with Ryan Mayotte, Director of Sales Capability at CDW, a leading provider of technology solutions and products.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        CDW

 

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]]>6a7a13c9-d39c-420f-b03c-0771365b20fcTue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -040032:04falsefull1010In this episode, I talk with Ryan Mayotte, Director of Sales Capability at CDW, a leading provider of technology solutions and products. Mentioned in this episode: • CDW --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Building relationships and trust in the workplace with Anne WarrenBuilding relationships and trust in the workplace with Anne WarrenIn this episode, I’m speaking with Anne Warren, my friend and client, who is Chief Human Resources Officer for MKC. MKC is a long-time client of ours and one of the largest agricultural co-ops in the United States.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        MKC—Mid Kansas Co-op

 

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]]>In this episode, I’m speaking with Anne Warren, my friend and client, who is Chief Human Resources Officer for MKC. MKC is a long-time client of ours and one of the largest agricultural co-ops in the United States.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        MKC—Mid Kansas Co-op

 

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]]>a623a3d1-c6fe-4164-b759-28f4fa552f54Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -040029:16falsefull99In this episode, I’m speaking with Anne Warren, my friend and client, who is Chief Human Resources Officer for MKC. MKC is a long-time client of ours and one of the largest agricultural co-ops in the United States. Mentioned in this episode: • MKC—Mid Kansas Co-op --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Clarity and accountability in the matrix organization with Jon MorrisonClarity and accountability in the matrix organization with Jon MorrisonIn this episode, I talk with my old friend and longtime client, Jon Morrison, who is president of WABCO for the Americas. Jon and I talked about the challenges of leading in a complex, global, matrixed organization.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        WABCO

 

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]]>In this episode, I talk with my old friend and longtime client, Jon Morrison, who is president of WABCO for the Americas. Jon and I talked about the challenges of leading in a complex, global, matrixed organization.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        WABCO

 

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]]>c1159873-2d60-4fe5-8c5c-b83c62142f90Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -040034:51falsefull88In this episode, I talk with my old friend and longtime client, Jon Morrison, who is president of WABCO for the Americas. Jon and I talked about the challenges of leading in a complex, global, matrixed organization. Mentioned in this episode: • WABCO --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Doing more, doing good, and the YMCA mission with Vanessa BoulousDoing more, doing good, and the YMCA mission with Vanessa BoulousIn this episode, I’ll be talking with Vanessa Boulous, the Chief Operations Officer at the YMCA Retirement Fund. Vanessa and I spoke about servant leadership, doing more, and doing good. And her mantra of credibility, confidentiality, and reliability.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        The YMCA of the USA

·        YMCA Retirement Fund

 

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]]>In this episode, I’ll be talking with Vanessa Boulous, the Chief Operations Officer at the YMCA Retirement Fund. Vanessa and I spoke about servant leadership, doing more, and doing good. And her mantra of credibility, confidentiality, and reliability.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        The YMCA of the USA

·        YMCA Retirement Fund

 

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]]>0b0bd5b9-a142-4f24-9b6e-9246e4a87d2bTue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -040029:11falsefull77In this episode, I’ll be talking with Vanessa Boulous, the Chief Operations Officer at the YMCA Retirement Fund. Vanessa and I spoke about servant leadership, doing more, and doing good. And her mantra of credibility, confidentiality, and reliability. Mentioned in this episode: • The YMCA of the USA • YMCA Retirement Fund --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Service-minded leadership in the US Air Force with Major General Greg LengyelService-minded leadership in the US Air Force with Major General Greg LengyelMy guest today is my old friend and client, Major General Greg Lengyel, retired from the United States Air Force. Greg’s last command was Deputy Commander of Joint Special Operations Command for the US Armed Forces. We had a great conversation about service minded leadership and how to lift people up and make them better—even in the toughest of circumstances.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        The Red Sox

·        US Air Force

·        Air Force Academy

·        Center for Character and Leadership Development


·        Core values of US Air Force


·        General Austin Scott Miller

 

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]]>My guest today is my old friend and client, Major General Greg Lengyel, retired from the United States Air Force. Greg’s last command was Deputy Commander of Joint Special Operations Command for the US Armed Forces. We had a great conversation about service minded leadership and how to lift people up and make them better—even in the toughest of circumstances.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        The Red Sox

·        US Air Force

·        Air Force Academy

·        Center for Character and Leadership Development


·        Core values of US Air Force


·        General Austin Scott Miller

 

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]]>4a8c5fd9-6f11-44e6-a1a9-7245c3cd3a3cTue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -040033:36falsefull66My guest today is my old friend and client, Major General Greg Lengyel, retired from the United States Air Force. Greg’s last command was Deputy Commander of Joint Special Operations Command for the US Armed Forces. We had a great conversation about service minded leadership and how to lift people up and make them better—even in the toughest of circumstances. Mentioned in this episode: • The Red Sox • US Air Force • Air Force Academy • Center for Character and Leadership Development • Core values of US Air Force • General Austin Scott Miller --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Building a go-to team and keeping the big picture in mind with Janet AltmanBuilding a go-to team and keeping the big picture in mind with Janet AltmanToday’s guest is my old friend and longtime client, Janet Altman, Marketing Principal for Kaufman Rossin. Janet is a rock star in the world of marketing, accounting, and consulting. She has been a leader at Kaufman Rossin, one of the top firms in the world, for a long time. Janet explains how she has become one of these incredible, indispensable, go-to people and how she leads her team to be a go-to team of indispensables at work.

 

Follow Janet on Twitter: @Jkaltman

 

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·        Kaufman Rossin

·        Stephen Covey

 

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]]>Today’s guest is my old friend and longtime client, Janet Altman, Marketing Principal for Kaufman Rossin. Janet is a rock star in the world of marketing, accounting, and consulting. She has been a leader at Kaufman Rossin, one of the top firms in the world, for a long time. Janet explains how she has become one of these incredible, indispensable, go-to people and how she leads her team to be a go-to team of indispensables at work.

 

Follow Janet on Twitter: @Jkaltman

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Kaufman Rossin

·        Stephen Covey

 

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]]>8ab2845a-58a3-493b-b7f3-9174c7c45da7Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:45:00 -040041:23falsefull55Today’s guest is my old friend and longtime client, Janet Altman, Marketing Principal for Kaufman Rossin. Janet is a rock star in the world of marketing, accounting, and consulting. She has been a leader at Kaufman Rossin, one of the top firms in the world, for a long time. Janet explains how she has become one of these incredible, indispensable, go-to people and how she leads her team to be a go-to team of indispensables at work. Follow Janet on Twitter: @Jkaltman Mentioned in this episode: • Kaufman Rossin • Stephen Covey --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Leading TGI Fridays franchisees through COVID-19 with Ray BlanchetteLeading TGI Friday's franchisees through COVID-19 with Ray BlanchetteToday’s guest is my old friend and longtime client, Ray Blanchette, who is an incredible entrepreneur in the restaurant industry and a legend in that industry. Currently he is CEO of TGI Fridays. How did Ray and his colleagues lead the restaurant company through the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic? And how is Ray teaching the people at TGI Fridays to be indispensable going forward?

 

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·        TGI Fridays

 

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]]>Today’s guest is my old friend and longtime client, Ray Blanchette, who is an incredible entrepreneur in the restaurant industry and a legend in that industry. Currently he is CEO of TGI Fridays. How did Ray and his colleagues lead the restaurant company through the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic? And how is Ray teaching the people at TGI Fridays to be indispensable going forward?

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        TGI Fridays

 

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]]>fe7f6f59-f5a6-4f91-b5cc-a0752cc2d12cTue, 21 Jul 2020 00:30:00 -040029:59falsefull44Today’s guest is my old friend and longtime client, Ray Blanchette, who is an incredible entrepreneur in the restaurant industry and a legend in that industry. Currently he is CEO of TGI Fridays. How did Ray and his colleagues lead the restaurant company through the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic? And how is Ray teaching the people at TGI Fridays to be indispensable going forward? Mentioned in this episode: • TGI Fridays --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Building go-to people and the NBA's core values with Eric HutchersonBuilding go-to people and the NBA's core values with Eric HutchersonA look back to a great discussion with my old friend Eric Hutcherson, former Chief Human Resources Officer for the National Basketball Association and now Vice President, Chief People and Inclusion Officer at Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment. We talk about how Eric and the NBA got so ahead of the curve in pandemic response mode and how Eric has taught people over the years to be indispensable.

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·        National Basketball Association

·        NBA’s 4 Core Values

·        Dave Gavitt

 

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]]>A look back to a great discussion with my old friend Eric Hutcherson, former Chief Human Resources Officer for the National Basketball Association and now Vice President, Chief People and Inclusion Officer at Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment. We talk about how Eric and the NBA got so ahead of the curve in pandemic response mode and how Eric has taught people over the years to be indispensable.

Mentioned in this episode:

·        National Basketball Association

·        NBA’s 4 Core Values

·        Dave Gavitt

 

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]]>b3e144ff-0160-474e-be2f-be31dba6516fTue, 21 Jul 2020 00:15:00 -040032:35falsefull33Today’s guest is my old friend Eric Hutcherson, Chief Human Resources Officer for the National Basketball Association. How did Eric and the NBA get so ahead of the curve in pandemic response mode? And how has Eric taught people over the years to be indispensable? Mentioned in this episode: • National Basketball Association • NBA’s 4 Core Values • Dave Gavitt --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.Learning to make tough decisions from an ER nurse with Dr. Lisa WolfLearning to make tough decisions from an ER nurse with Dr. Lisa WolfToday’s guest is Dr. Lisa Wolf, one of my oldest and closest friends, and Director of Emergency Nursing Research for the Emergency Nurses Association. She talks about the challenges of leading in the world of emergency rooms, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn about triage and the power of making decisions with limited resources.

 

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·        Emergency Nurses Association

 

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]]>Today’s guest is Dr. Lisa Wolf, one of my oldest and closest friends, and Director of Emergency Nursing Research for the Emergency Nurses Association. She talks about the challenges of leading in the world of emergency rooms, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn about triage and the power of making decisions with limited resources.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Emergency Nurses Association

 

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]]>d06b7a5a-52b4-46e9-9374-b40012c9c8dbTue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -040034:37falsefull22Today’s guest is Dr. Lisa Wolf, one of my oldest and closest friends, and Director of Emergency Nursing Research for the Emergency Nurses Association. She talks about the challenges of leading in the world of emergency rooms, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn about triage and the power of making decisions with limited resources. Mentioned in this episode: • Emergency Nurses Association --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.How someone becomes Chief of Staff of the US Army with General Dennis ReimerHow someone becomes Chief of Staff of the US Army with General Dennis ReimerToday’s guest on the premiere episode of The Indispensables is my old friend, 4-star General Dennis Reimer, who spent four years as Chief of Staff of the United States Army before retiring in 1999. How does somebody get to be Chief of Staff of the US Army? And what does that kind of indispensable person look like?

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Peter Drucker: The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization

·        The Cadet Prayer

·        General Creighton W. Abrams

·        General Colin Powell

·        U.S. Army Center for Army Lessons Learned

 

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]]>Today’s guest on the premiere episode of The Indispensables is my old friend, 4-star General Dennis Reimer, who spent four years as Chief of Staff of the United States Army before retiring in 1999. How does somebody get to be Chief of Staff of the US Army? And what does that kind of indispensable person look like?

 

Mentioned in this episode:

·        Peter Drucker: The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization

·        The Cadet Prayer

·        General Creighton W. Abrams

·        General Colin Powell

·        U.S. Army Center for Army Lessons Learned

 

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You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from:

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For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com

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]]>4141cae3-2a99-4e62-9cd9-8de974e55899Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:08:00 -040034:35falsefull11Today’s guest on the premiere episode of The Indispensables is my old friend, 4-star General Dennis Reimer, who spent four years as Chief of Staff of the United States Army before retiring in 1999. How does somebody get to be Chief of Staff of the US Army? And what does that kind of indispensable person look like? Mentioned in this episode: · Peter Drucker: The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization · The Cadet Prayer · General Creighton W. Abrams · General Colin Powell · U.S. Army Center for Army Lessons Learned --- You can purchase your copy of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work from: · Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Indiebound For bulk orders, contact us at: mail@rainmakerthinking.com Follow Bruce on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bruce.tulganRMT/ Follow Bruce on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ Learn more about RainmakerThinking at our website: rainmakerthinking.comRainmakerThinking, Inc.