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Leadership is often lonely. This conversation reveals the unspoken challenges at the top, and creates resources for connected leadership.
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Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
https://www.impact.takenewground.com/
In this conversation, we sit down with our very own Mark Edwards and discuss the almost universal experience of the founder of feeling alone. We hit so many meaningful points that really call into question the story of being "lonely at the top". If you have ever felt lonely in your position of leadership, this episode is a must-listen!
We cover:
- Why founders feel isolated and alone often
- How founders can stay connected, even at the top
- Why some founders might be choosing to be lonely
- A founders job is to become less significant in the business
- Burnout is a virus
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
- Pursue curiosity at all costs!
- In order to be interesting, you have to be interested
- The paradox of being curious and having answers
- Attention is the greatest gift you can give another human being
- How to be the most interesting person in the room
- The two things all humans are hard-wired for
Carl began his creative career as a songwriter and touring musician, and now uses those same abilities as a storyteller to help companies, brands, and products share why they exist. Born in South Africa, he moved to the Southern United States with his family when he was young. He loves traveling, live music, and Manchester United (not necessarily in that order).
Carl's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-lubbe-5136b042/
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
This is a replay of an episode that originally dropped on February 12, 2020.
This week Chad, Dan, and Adrian sit down to discuss the topic of connecting to current reality, and how to lead from a place of reality.
- Why a leader should care if they are connected to current reality or not
- What are we talking about when we talk about connecting current reality?
- What does it mean to ground in reality?
- When we are disconnected from reality, there is no way to learn about ourselves and others.
- When you have it all figured out you lose curiosity.
- Connecting to current reality is like taking inventory.
- We tend to see things the way we want to see them.
- How often do you check in with your team, finding out what is true for them in the moment?
- Connecting to reality takes courage.
- Nothing ruins a plan like reality.
- What it means to contend with reality.
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
- Linda’s growing up in New Zealand and how she got her competitive edge
- How to see competition as information
- Buy, collaborate or defeat the competition
- You have to choose to be happy now and it's not about the money
- Being underestimated as a woman founder
- Working from the best possible outcome when a crisis hits
Linda is a tech entrepreneur with growth experience founding and building two large global businesses in San Francisco covering North America, Asia, and Europe. She is the youngest woman and first New Zealand woman to list on the NASDAQ. Linda is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Chair who serves on publicly listed boards and private boards in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Boards include Air New Zealand (AIR), The Eclipx Group (ECX), The Guild, Jaxsta (JXT), Harbour Asset Management, and Unicef Aotearoa. Previously, Linda was a Partner at Kearney, a global management consulting firm, in their Financial Services practice. She has received numerous awards including E&Y Master Entrepreneur of the Year, World Class New Zealander, and has been named a “Most Influential Women in Business” by the San Francisco Business Times. Ms. Jenkinson holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University and her ACA from the New Zealand Chartered Accountant Society.
Linda’s LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/in/lindajenkinsonz
Linda’s website: linda-jenkinson.com
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
https://www.impact.takenewground.com/
Summary:
- Signs that you should begin the conversation about seeking investment
- How to handle the common fears of taking on investment
- Once you take investment, you could be fired
- The behavioral changes that are needed to take on money
- What investors are looking for to invest
Show Notes:
Mark Edwards engages with executive teams facing challenges and opportunities. From technology and market disruption to growth, fundraising, acquisition, and divestment, Mark has first-hand experience that cuts through the noise to deliver pragmatic solutions. Mark has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, and the US in a range of technology industries in sales, marketing, product development, general management, and executive roles. He has extensive investment and governance experience in funds as well as private and public companies. Mark is a strong advocate for the good that technological change can bring to all parts of society around the world and has made investments in microfinance and clean water projects globally to support these endeavors.
Resources:
Ready to create real results in your business? Head over to timeto.takenewground.com
Adrian on Instagram: @adrian.k
Dan on LinkedIn: Dan Tocchini
Chad on Instagram: @chad.l.brown
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
https://wearerevenant.com/
GENEVIEVE PITURRO was a successful television marketing executive in New York City for twenty years until a little girl’s question changed the course of her life forever—and she jumped off the corporate ladder. She began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters and in 2001 founded Pajama Program, a non-profit which has been recognized nationwide for both its success and Genevieve’s story.
Genevieve is now a professional speaker and consultant, sharing life and leadership lessons she learned through her Pajama Program journey. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, CNN, and Fox & Friends and has been featured in O magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Parenting magazine, among others. Genevieve has been the recipient of many awards, including the Shining World Compassion Award; SmartCEO Award of New York; Edith C. Macy Award for Distinguished Service (Westchester Children’s Association); Friend of Abbott House Award; ANDRUS’s Heart for Children’s Award; and the Thomas J. Caramadre, Jr. Humanitarian Award. In November 2011, 914INC/Westchester Magazine named Genevieve one of Westchester’s Most Enterprising Women. Her story has been featured in several books, including Angels on Earth: Inspiring Real-Life Stories of Fate, Friendship, and the Power of Kindness by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski and Unselfish: Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Selfie by Paul D. Parkinson. Genevieve lives in Irvington, New York, with her husband, Demo DiMartile, who keeps her grounded and reaching for the stars!
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Join us in Austin TX, Oct 28-31 for the Revenant Process!
You can get more details here... https://wearerevenant.com/
We want to say thank you to you, our podcast listener, so use the link below to get a significant discount on the enrollment price.
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We'll see you in Austin!!
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
***Join 20 other founders and 3 coaches working on your specific challenge in your business at the next Impact Series with Alli Webb! impact.takenewground.com
***Come experience unprecedented results in your life and relationships. Other attendees have said it's a decade of growth in just 4 days. wearerevenant.com
Summary:
- The masks we wear as leaders
- Leading from intuition and loving the people we work with
- Leveraging a remote team
- Is generosity one of your values, there is more than one kind of generosity
- Relational selling vs a number focus (aka not being a tool)
Show Notes:
Lucas Vandenberg is the founder and chief executive of Fifty & Five, an award-winning marketing agency that he started in 2009. The Fifty & Five team is comprised of digital and social media experts and creative marketing thought leaders that work with international and regional brands including: Becket + Quill, Blaze Pizza, Golf Channel, Kendall Jackson Wines, Microsoft, Hong Kong Tourism, Beringer Vineyards, NBC/Universal, Penfolds Wine, Palihotels, König Pilsener, Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Lucas is also the co-owner of spirit brand, PRIQLY, a prickly pear based liqueur made in the island country of Malta. In California, you can find PRIQLY at your local BevMo. Lucas spends his free time traveling, enjoying beach days with his kids, reading, meditating, and working on new business ventures.
Resources:
Fifty And Five website: http://www.fiftyandfive.com/
Instagram: @fiftyandfive
Adrian on Instagram: @adrian.k
Dan on LinkedIn: Dan Tocchini
Chad on Instagram: @chad.l.brown
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Summary
- How to get an organization to adapt
- Dealing with scattered founders
- Independence, codependence, and interdependence
- Safety vs. Security
Show Notes:
The Harrison Assessment is a tool that we use to map out the culture of a team. It is based on Paradox theory which states two traits that seem to be opposite of each other actually support each other and can balance each other.
The assessment report presents 12 paradoxes and maps out where an individual or team falls within each paradox.
In this conversation, we are covering the Organization Paradox, and the two traits it measures are Organized and Flexible.
Resources:
Are you a founder looking to take your business, team, or leadership to the next level? Join us in Los Angeles in October! Head over to impact.takenewground.com
You can learn more about the Harrison at https://www.harrisonassessments.com
Adrian on Instagram: @adrian.k
Dan on LinkedIn: Dan Tocchini
Chad on Instagram: @chad.l.brown
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Summary:
- What leadership means to Kevin
- How complacency kills us
- How our beliefs create our results
- What indifference does to our business
Show Notes:
Born, raised, and educated by the brotherly love of Philadelphia. With an athletic background, a financially sound mind, and hustlers’ heart Kevin has taken the fitness industry by storm. Kevin currently sits at the head of 4 super successful, extremely innovative, fitness brands. Kevin and his family currently reside in the greater Los Angeles area. Kevin Lilly turned down countless Wall Street offers to follow his gut into the world of health and fitness with the goal of helping others achieve the unknown.... and Kevin has no plans of slowing down any time soon.
Resources:
Ready to create real results in your business? Head over to timeto.takenewground.com
Rabbi Steve Leder’s website: https://www.heartandhustle.com/
Instagram: @kevinthelionlily
Adrian on Instagram: @adrian.k
Dan on LinkedIn: Dan Tocchini
Chad on Instagram: @chad.l.brown