Award-winning social psychologist Dr. Ron Friedman is considered an expert in human motivation, and his research lends some helpful answers to age-old questions about what keeps us inspired and engaged in the workplace. And, his research couldn’t be more timely. According to the latest studies, over 80% of the world’s employees are disengaged at work.* In his book, The Best Place to Work, Ron has consolidated thousands of academic...
Read MoreIn a culture that often values skill over kindness, Coach Reed Maltbie’s coaching philosophy is heartening, refreshing and transferable to everyone. Please don’t be fooled into believing you have to be an athlete to get these important lessons. Rather than controlling his players with harsh words and fear, Reed is passionate about cultivating healthy communication and empowering his players with encouraging feedback. He knows...
Read MoreThis week’s guest is an extraordinary woman who has chased down extraordinary adventure. Barbara Jenkins, alongside her former husband Peter, co-wrote the New York Times best-sellers Walk Across America and The Walk West, which chronicled their journey as they walked across the United States back in the 1970s. Their walk was featured in National Geographic, and their books remain on reading lists in public schools across the country....
Read MoreWhat if we’re successful in business, but our kids, spouses, or employees want nothing to do with us? Is that really true success? If we learn from our business failures or lessons, but refuse to pay attention when it comes down to what’s going on inside of us…in our most precious, hidden selves, then are we actually growing? And what does it mean to know oneself, anyway? In this week’s interview, author and business growth...
Read MoreAaron Walker’s life mantra, “Can’t, couldn’t do it, and could did it all,” is a saying he got from his mother. The determination she instilled in him took him far, as he had reached a level of success by the age of twenty-seven that most people only dream about. But after experiencing a life-changing car crash in his forties, he realized how his life had strayed from his values. After taking an honest look at his priorities, he...
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