• An Interview With My Daughter Hannah
    Dec 21 2022

    I am back after a hiatus from the podcast world. On today's short episode I am joined by my daughter, Hannah. We talk about leadership from the perspective of an 11-year old. Hannah shares her recipe on what makes a great leader. I share my thoughts on how it feels to let someone go. We also throw in some good old fashioned banter between a father and daughter.

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    8 mins
  • The Gift Of Peace and Mind with Michele Molitor
    Oct 14 2022

    Today I kick off the show with a lesson learned from my grandfather and ways we can use the word "proud" to empower those in our lives. I am them joined by Michele Molitor, owner of Nectar Consulting. We discuss the realization that we all have options in the way we work, ways to focus on making small changes to get bigger gains, the power of the word "affinity", the capacity to teach adults empathy, understanding how to get to everyone's why, and Michelle shares the unique discipline of hypnotherapy. I conclude this week's episode with a joke that will be sure to put a smile on your face (or your money back)! Please be sure to take a minute and leave a review. Thanks for listening!

    To learn more about Michele's amazing work please visit https://michelemolitor.com/

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    51 mins
  • Make Fitness A Priority With Chad Austin
    Jun 7 2022

    This week I sit down with personal trainer, consistency coach, and best-selling author, Chad Austin. Chad shares his recipe for helping busy professionals get out of their own way, and improve their quality of life by building consistency and making fitness a priority. We also pay homage to the movie "Over The Top" and lessons learned from Lincoln Hawk. Chad and I discuss the positive effects that exercise has on mental health. Chad shares his approach to success, and how to "find a way" to get results. A very open and honest chat about how we can change our relationship with exercise and become the best version of ourselves.

    To Learn More About Chad's Work Please Visit: https://makefitnessapriority.com/

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    42 mins
  • Title IX: DePaul AD Jean Lenti Ponsetto
    May 10 2022

    In this week's episode, I am joined by former athletic director of DePaul University Jean Lenti Ponsetto. We take a deep dive into the evolution of women's sports and discuss the historical significance of the 50th anniversary of Title IX (gender equity in sports). Jean shares her experiences as a student-athlete in the '70s, along with her 40+ years as an administrator at DePaul University. Jean provides her recipe for leadership and the need for people to find their voices. If you have never heard Ms. Lenti Ponsetto speak you are in for a real treat. A great history lesson on the evolution of gender equity.

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    51 mins
  • Seize The Teachable Moment
    Apr 25 2022

    This week I record a solo show and share the harrowing story of when I got caught stealing at the tender age of 8! In this episode, you will learn tangible examples of ways to seize the teachable moment at work and at home. A change of pace episode with an important lesson included. Enjoy!

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    16 mins
  • Caring For Your People With Michelle Dickinson
    Apr 11 2022

    This week I kick off the show with an explanation of the "Pike Syndrome", and ways in which we can make incremental changes in our lives. I am then joined by careforyourpeople.com founder Michelle Dickinson for an open and honest discussion on mental health. Michelle shares her story of, "triumph and perseverance," while growing up with a mom struggling with bipolar disorder, the need for mental health education in the workplace, tackling misconceptions about mental health, and the need for leaders to model for their employees, and families. We conclude with an exciting edition of "The Lightning Round." Please be sure to stick around until the end for an exciting offer.

    To Learn More About Michelle's Work Please Visit https://careforyourpeople.com/

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    44 mins
  • "Live With Passion" With Genevieve Piturro
    Mar 28 2022

    I kick off this week's episode with the amazingly romantic and, at times, absurd story of my engagement in Vegas in 2003. I share a unique way to let someone know that you are proud of them. Genevieve and I discuss the story of how one question changed the direction of her life, the genesis of the Pajama Program, the gift of modeling for children, the need for human connection, how to listen to your "heart voice", and the importance of taking time for self-reflection. We end with an entertaining version of "The Lightning Round." Be sure to stick around to the end for an exciting offer.

    To Learn More About Genevieve's work please visit https://www.genevievepiturro.com/

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    49 mins
  • 3 Ways To Find A Better Sense Of Purpose
    Mar 21 2022

    This week is a change of pace episode with some life observations and ways in which to find a better sense of purpose for you and your team or family. I begin with a shameless admission of my love for professional wrestling and lessons learned from the ring. I then pose the interesting question of whether people are motivated by a fear of a consequence or by a reward. You will learn a few techniques that you can apply today with the people in your lives. A quick thirteen-minute sprint. Enjoy!

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    13 mins