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Your wardrobe reveals your leadership strategy. Most leaders don't think about it, but what you wear sends a message to others about who you are and what you stand for. It’s always communicating something, so let it be something that supports the vision and culture you’re striving to create. Otherwise, it could be working against your leadership message.. I host President of Kenneth Cole, Jed Berger, who shares a powerful strategy to accelerate your leadership with your clothing choices. He was previously Global Chief Marketing Officer for the Foot Locker family for 10 years in North America and the stock price tripled during that time. He has entrepreneurial roots having co-founded Dime Magazine and built the agency, 94x50. Then he moved on to serve as the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Modell’s Sporting Goods. His marketing acumen has been acknowledged regularly throughout his career, including being named to SBG 40 Under 40 in 2011, and Footwear News 40 Under 40 in 2018.  LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-berger-273b734/ Company Link: https://www.kennethcole.com/  What You’ll Discover in this Episode: What is “Shoedar” and what should be on yours. Why deciding what you wear is a leadership strategy. Advice for what business leaders should wear to work. Setting the tone for your team with what you wear. A powerful perspective on building trust with your team. A success strategy for leaders starting in a new role. The misnomer of a “flip-flop” leader. What you should wear the first time you meet your team. The purpose-driven product. The two questions that Kenneth Cole asks in meetings. The best leadership quote he’s read on a door mat. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Teams crumble without one vital trait. You may have get short-term results, but when a crisis hits you must have trust.  I host Sherry Stein, CTO Americas at SITA, who shares the crisis that tested her mettle and the powerful strategy she used to quickly build trust across group. This trust became the very foundation of safety and success across the organization. They’ve been serving the aviation industry since 1948 and are now a provider to 95% of the world’s airports. They provide IT services to the air transport industry, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft, and governments. They work with more than 1,000 airports while delivering the promise of the connected aircraft to more than 400 airlines on 17,000 aircraft globally.  Sherry has more than 30 years working in aviation technology with a mission in life to create the seamless travel experience. She’s an avid traveler, of course! LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrylstein Company Link: https://www.sita.aero/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: Sherry’s mission to create the “seamless travel experience”. Why there are 40 organizations involved with every flight and the challenge of connecting them all. Her surprising career path to becoming an executive and thought-leader in Travel Technology. What business travelers need to know about the future of air travel. What happens when your face becomes your boarding pass. How she identifies “pockets of brilliance” to create change. Why mistakes often make the best learning. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

What if the key to increasing your profitability was as simple as changing the way you think? As a leader, you have the power to shape the future of your business. By thinking differently, you can utilize innovative approaches to increase your profitability. breaking away from traditional strategies, you can open up a world of possibilities and uncover new opportunities to increase your profitability. Thinking too narrowly reduces your options, stunts creativity, and threatens long-term growth.  With this in mind, it’s vital that leaders consider the opportunities because profitability is always related to the leader's job. I host President, Global Products and Solutions at IRI, Nishat Mehta, who shares an innovative way for leaders to improve revenue and profitability through an alternative revenue strategy. Every leader and company can benefit! IRI is a leading provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help CPG, OTC healthcare, retailers and media companies to grow their businesses. Nishat has spent 25 years helping organizations identify ways to generate alternative revenue streams through data, insights and media. He’s also served in senior leadership roles at 84/51, dunnhumby and MicroStrategy. He has a BA in Applied Mathematics and a MS in Computer Science from Harvard University. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishatmehta Company Link: https://www.iriworldwide.com/en-us What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The first big vision that inspired his career. A question that helps you determine if a decision is ethical. How to lead your team in the face of Accelerated Machine Learning. Why empathy gets coded in last (when it comes to AI). Why leaders should avoid saying “that doesn’t make sense”. The secret to identifying alternative revenue sources for your company. Three questions that every employee should know about their company. The best (and worst) ways for companies to gather data. Why every grocery store is positioned for incredible growth in a data-rich environment. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

What do you think makes a good leader in a crisis? Most people think that a "good" leader in a crisis is someone who makes the right decisions, has a special talent, or has a natural "level-headed" approach ... but this misses something big! You need to hear this episode. I host Craig Dunaway, COO of Penn Station East Coast Subs, who shares the simple action that all leaders can take to turn a crisis into a big opportunity that strengthens the organization. If you’re not already familiar with it, Penn Station East Coast Subs is a regional sandwich chain based out of Cincinnati, OH. It operates in 15 states throughout the Midwest, and has 319 locations, of which only 1 is company owned and the rest are franchises.  He’s worked there for over 23 years and been a huge part of their explosive growth. Craig’s background also includes 15 years of public accounting. Craig graduated from Indiana University Southeast and served as captain of the basketball team.  LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-dunaway-3462057 Company Link: https://www.penn-station.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: What he learned as an executive during a credit card breach. When “Baptism by Fire” accelerated his own development When a 7th Grade basketball practice turned in a leadership lesson. Why the pandemic created the perfect opportunity for their business to grow. On becoming a “People-First CPA”. How you instill the “whatever it takes” mindset in your team. The question you should ask before starting a franchise. Three keys to running a profitable franchise. A time when being himself literally paid off. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In a crisis it’s vital that leaders inspire their teams to do their best work. You can unlock their team's wealth of creativity in these moments. When the pressure is on, teams look to their leaders first. So if you're looking for some tips on how to be a great leader during difficult times, you've come to the right place. I host Chris Beresford-Hill, the President and the Chief Creative Officer for Ogilvy in North America, who shares an important strategy to be creative in a crisis. He’s also served in senior leadership positions in other organizations like TBWA, Chiat, DayTBWA and BBDO Worldwide.  He’s spent the last 20 years delivering iconic and effective work for brands like Guinness, Mountain Dew, Adidas, McDonalds, Travelers, FedEx, HP, HBO, Foot Locker, Mars and many others. He’s won hundreds of international creative awards, including 52 Lions at Cannes. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisberesfordhill/ Company Link: https://www.ogilvy.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: What happened when he lost the biggest account of his career. How to consistently go from breakdown to breakthrough. What every leader can fall back on in difficult moments. Why “feeling” is an effective leadership skill. What happened in Middle School that shaped his leadership. The ‘Anti-Bill Belichick” strategy for winning. What every employee can do to boost their creativity. Why you need to share your bad ideas. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Would you pay the ransom if you were hit with ransomware?  Leaders and their companies are targets. Cyberthreats are on the rise and many companies have fallen victim. They can actually reflect what our weaknesses are when it comes to leading people and how you react under pressure. For most people, this is a really stressful time but it can also be a great opportunity to see how you handle difficult situations. I host Dan Lohrmann, Field CISO for Presidio, who shares a vital strategy for how to respond to a cyber ransom threat. Presideo is a global digital solutions and services provider delivering software-defined cloud, collaboration and security solutions to customers. Dan started his career at the National Security Agency (NSA), and has over 30 years of professional experience – including Chief Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer roles. He’s also an award winning blogger and global speaker on a wide range of technology and cybersecurity topics. Best selling author of “Cyber Mayday and the Day After Dan: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing and Recovering From Inevitable Business Disruption.”  LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/danlohrmann/ Company Link: https://www.presidio.com/ Link to Dan’s Book: “Cyber Mayday and the Day After Dan: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing and Recovering From Inevitable Business Disruption.” https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Mayday-Day-After-Disruptions/dp/1119835305  What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The story of the turning point of his career. How he accelerated his learning as a writer. A vital cybersecurity tip for leaders. How to be prepared for AI and cyber risks. The first step you should take if you receive a cyber ransom note. The role of cybersecurity for the next five years. What happened with the $28.75M ransom note. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

When you ask for help, it means something about your leadership. To some it may mean you're weak or incompetent. No wonder so many hesitate asking for assistance. Leaders are often under a lot of pressure to succeed and feel like they need to do everything themselves in order to achieve a "perfect outcome" and maintain their status. This perspective leads to burnout and damages team engagement and morale. I host Monica McGurk, CEO of Tropicana Group, who shares why asking for help is vital for leaders and three important ways to do it more effectively. Monica is also a “disruptor”, having worked with some of America’s most iconic brands (Coca-Cola, Kellogg, Tyson) and it's most disruptive startups (Beyond Meat, PivotBio). She’s also an award winning author who got her start in fanfiction, and wife and mom of three (four if you include the dog).   LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamcgurk Company Link: http://www.tropicana.com/ Link to Monica’s Books: https://monicamcgurk.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: What a swimming pool incident taught her about leadership. How to be a Subject Matter Expert without having all the answers. A prioritization strategy to lead, write, and be with your family. Advice for leaders seeking to leverage AI in their business. How she motivates her team. The activity that restores her energy. What it’s like being an award winning author (and a CEO). ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

You need to pay attention to data privacy in the Age of AI. Your data feeds AI, and if the wrong information goes “in” then the results can be catastrophic for you, your team, and your customers. Ultimately your approach to data privacy can make or break your company. I host IBM Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President, Christina Montgomery, who shares a powerful leadership strategy for data privacy for your team. As Chief Privacy Officer, Christina oversees IBM’s privacy program, compliance and strategy on a global basis, and directs all aspects of IBM’s privacy policies. She also chairs IBM’s AI Ethics Board, a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the governance and decision-making process for AI ethics policies and practices. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce National AI Advisory Committee, which will advise the President and the National AI Initiative Office on a range of issues related to AI. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-montgomery-8776b1a/ Company Link: https://www.ibm.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: What a Chief Privacy Officer does and why your company needs one. What industry is on the cutting edge of privacy. Why you need a strategy for AI and data privacy. The most exciting use of AI today and the biggest risks. Christina’s interesting path from English Major to Chief Privacy Officer. Why you’re never truly stuck in your career. The one trait she’d like to instill in every employee. A strategy to make your team more proactive. Her biggest source of inspiration and a difficult time it got her through. A twist in her career that accelerated her growth. An innovative way to celebrate the contributions of your team. Two strategies to build trust with remote teams. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

You can learn a lot about leadership from rock ‘n' roll. There are some leadership lessons best learned from one of THE most iconic forms of music ... Rock 'n' Roll. It's been around for decades and has seen its share of highs and lows. There are a lot of parallels between rock and leading a team, and the connection isn't made nearly enough. I host lead singer of one of my favorite bands, The Collection, David Wimbush. He shares his powerful vision for music while keeping his band engaged and motivated for the long haul. We can all learn a lot from his insights and apply them to our teams in business! The Collection is an indie rock band from North Carolina that’s put out three albums praised by Parade Magazine, American Songwriter. They were also a top ten judges' favorite on NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.  They’ve toured hundreds of dates around the country, opening for The Oh Hellos, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Ripe, and Larkin Poe, and have garnered millions of streams across platforms of their songs. The Collection Website - http://www.thecollectionband.com/  What You’ll Discover in this Episode: Why he’s backpacking in the Himalayas during the holidays. How traveling to 47 states and many countries have informed his songwriting. Why and how he uses his journal in his creative process. What inspired him to start a band. The musician and the revolution from his youth that inspired his music. What happened at a concert that inspired him to bring amazing energy! Where he and his band find their enormous energy night after night. The magic of “spontaneous music”. Why The Collection plays with such joy and energy on stage. The strategy they use to build trust between band members. Three things the band does to maintain strong communication and relationships. How the band uses the enneagram. His vision for the band. David’s journey with mental health. The importance of leaders becoming transparent about their own mental health. The power of apology. What happened on a recent songwriting retreat. How to facilitate your team authentically showing up. Music he’s inspired by right now. The top band he listened to this year. His top 3-5 music festival headliners. Resources: Bright Eyes https://www.thisisbrighteyes.com/ Larkin Poe - https://www.larkinpoe.com/  Sammy Rae and the Friends - https://www.sammyrae.com/  Holly Humberstone https://www.hollyhumberstone.com/  Gang of Youths https://www.gangofyouths.com/  mewithoutYou https://mewithoutyou.com/  ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram

Leaders make mistakes. It's inevitable. But the biggest mistakes are the one that leaders don’t know they are making. This can hold you, and your team, back for years and cost you your team, customers, and even your job or business. I host President, U.S. of OLIVER, Kristi VandenBosch, who shares the catastrophic mistake too many leaders make and an essential strategy to avoid it. Kristi’s also served in senior leader roles at Revlon, Accenture Song, Publicis, and others. She’s a frequent conference speaker on agency in-housing and outsourcing strategies, and the influence of emerging technology on consumer behavior and organizational design. OLIVER’s focus is building the best teams in the world, for the world's best brands. They are the unrivaled experts in designing and operating in-house agencies. OLIVER's North America team was named to ADWEEK's Fastest Growing Agencies in 2020, 2021, and 2022. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristivandenbosch/ Company Link: http://www.oliver.agency/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The worst leadership advice she’s heard. Why leaders should “sweat the small stuff”. What it’s like being an executive at top global brands. Advice for leaders who don’t reflect the diversity of their teams. Why she often presents aspiring to leadership role as a “cautionary tale” first. Should organizations adapt to the leader or should the leader adapt to the team? The importance of “merchandising” yourself. How you help team leaders identify and leverage their strengths. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

You don't have to go it alone, and no doubt results will be better if you don't. All leaders need a coach. It’s one of the fastest and most reliable ways to grow your leadership and business. It’s also shown to be one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your business.  For too long coaching has mainly been viewed as a way to improve your “soft skills”, but this misses the many other ways it positively impacts the bottom line like employee retention, customer service, and sales. I host CEO of EZRA Coaching, Nick Goldberg and LHH President, John Morgan who share three surprising reasons why coaching is one of THE best investments your company can make.  Nick Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of EZRA Coaching and is on a mission to democratize access to professional coaching, which historically has been confined to the C-suite, but can be transformational for people no matter where they are in their careers. John Morgan is the President of LHH’s Career Mobility and Learning & Development businesses. John has a long tenure in people management, and has helped leaders navigate a changing world of work and tough economic challenges for over two decades. LinkedIn Profile  Nick Goldberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldbergnick/  John Morgan https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-morgan-lhh  Company Links: https://helloezra.com/ & https://www.lhh.com/us/en/  What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The surprising story behind EZRA’s first customer. What happened when Nick took his entire organization to Portugal and invited customers too. Why every leader should consider writing more hand-written” thank-you” notes. A strategy to track coaching results while maintaining trust and confidentiality. The biggest difference between coaching and the business of coaching. The best coaching insight they’ve each received. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Many talk about AI, but where's the honest conversation around what it means for your business? A lot of people are talking about AI, but what does it really mean for your business? Is it something you should be worried about? Or is it something that can help you take your business to the next level AI is changing the world as we know it. But many leaders are still confused about what it is and what it can do for them.  You can leverage the best of AI for your business and career right now. I host Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Stats Perform, Nancy Hensley, who shares a powerful strategy to use AI to accelerate your business results. Stats Perform is the market-leading sports technology company across media and tech, betting, and team performance. Nancy’s had a 20-year career in big tech at IBM and Former Chief Digital Officer (which includes IBM Data and AI).  LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhensley/ Company Link: https://www.statsperform.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: Why having better data helps you win in sports and in business. How Croatia used data science to outperform in the World Cup. How working at McDonald’s prepared her to become an IBM executive. Using AI for “natural language generation”. How AI accelerates human contribution. Why she’s become a passionate advocate for women in tech and sports. What she did to balance life as a single mom and her role as an executive. How to stay true to yourself as a leader. One tool she uses to curate news and keep up with key leaders. Her personal playbook for pitching big ideas to the C-suite. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Hungover leaders waste time, productivity, and performance. It's no secret that you're not at your best when you've had a late night. If you're like most people, then you've had at least one experience where you've had to lead a meeting while being hungover. Your meeting, team, and customers suffer. When this happens regularly, you can damage your reputation and results. Being hungover is bad for leaders and teams because you can never really make up for lost time and productivity. I host Billy Paretti, CEO at CleanCo, who shares how to approach business dinners and events in a healthier way. He's a marketing and brand management executive for luxury and premium brands having served as Chief Marketing Officer of Belvedere Vodka at Moët Hennessy, LVMH, David Yurman, and Prada. CleanCo is a non-alcoholic spirits company. CleanCo says that that the average person spends 252 hours a year hungover and their mission is to help customers get that time back. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyparetti/ Company Link: https://clean.co/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The reality TV star who founded the company based on a moment at a Royal party. Why clean cocktails are helpful for business leaders. His favorite “clean” cocktail. The importance of having leadership agility. When to stick to your vision and when to flex. A time Billy had an unexpected twist in his career and how it helped accelerate his career. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Leaders who don’t define success for their team set them up for failure. Too often defining success gets over complicated with too many metrics, or it goes to the other extreme with unclear goals.  I host Marc Marchant, CEO of LS3P, who has an incredible way of defining the pinnacle of success that gave me a chill as soon as I heard it. No doubt it will transform your leadership perspective. LS3P is an architecture, interiors, and planning firm headquartered in Charleston, SC, founded in 1963, with eleven offices acrosss the Southeast. He has 23 year tenure at the company and focuses on advancing LS3P’s vision and strategic initiatives, building relationships, and cultivating a culture of collaborative engagement.  LS3P is deeply committed to the communities in which it serves, and has been honored with over 580 design awards in diverse practice areas.  LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-marchant-40a9b817/  Company Link: www.ls3p.com What You’ll Discover in this Episode: What he learned about leadership from first job. A strategy to encourage yourself and others. The advice he’d give his younger self today. How to foster innovation and lead your industry. The worst leadership advice he’s heard. The one trait you wish you could instill in every employee.  When an employee has a big idea, his advice on how they should communicate it to the C-suite. A failure that led to his rapid growth or success. How he defines the pinnacle of success. Three success strategies that all employees need to understand. Quotes: "Empowerment equals delegation plus trust." "Value is what you contribute, not what you promise." ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Rock Stars can teach you a lot about leadership vision. To inspire your audience (customers), you must have an inspired band! So it’s crucial you have a compelling vision that others want to follow. I host the lead singer from one of my favorite bands, Zach Lupetin from Dustbowl Revival. He shares his hard-earned leadership lessons from the road and the music industry that you can also use to lead your team. He also shares his vision for his music and podcast and how he navigates the challenges. Zach is a songwriter, playwright, podcaster, and the founding member of folk-rock adventurers Dustbowl Revival. Since coming together via a hopeful California Craigslist ad, Dustbowl has played in over ten countries and produced seven beloved albums. The group's latest, “Is It You, Is It Me,” appeared in the top 20 of the alternative sales charts and enjoyed features in Rolling Stone and Billboard. A new EP “Set Me Free” dropped in 2022. He  began his music discovery podcast The Show On The Road in 2018. The show aims to introduce incredible artists to new audiences, and focuses on giving fans a sense of what it's really like to tour the world and play music 200 + days a year. 125 episodes strong, the podcast has been downloaded nearly 1 million times. In 2022, Lupetin launched his first radio show The Sway Out West Radio Hour on 88.5FM the SoCal Sound in LA on Saturday mornings where he showcases his favorite songwriters each week. Website: Dustbowl Revival http://www.dustbowlrevival.com/  Show on the Road podcast https://www.theshowontheroad.com/  What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The true magic of interviewing a band on podcast. Zach’s biggest joy. The importance of becoming a curator of what you love, or having someone who does this for you. Zach's mission to save music. The Dustbowl Revival song I love to sing with my daughter. The real economics behind leading a band. How to get your favorite band to come to your town. How bands make their decisions on where they tour. What it’s like selling out and recording at the Troubadour in LA. Zach’s journey from advertising to band leader. Why Zach started Dustbowl Revival with an eight-piece band. Why the “big sound is always worth it”. The power of a strong vision in music. What you learn about leadership from a rock band. How a band can effectively recover from turnover. The power of having two lead singers. How music streaming has changed the world for bands. How to really help your favorite band. How his podcast has impacted his band. His top 5 headliners for hi-dream music festivals.  Where to get your starter dose of Dustbowl Revival. Resources: Larkin Poe - https://www.larkinpoe.com/ Sammy Rae and the Friends - https://www.sammyrae.com/ Patio Club https://www.patioclubmusic.com/  Videos from youtube http://www.dustbowlrevival.com/video  ----- Connect with

Tired of feeling like you're working hard but not getting anywhere? I've definitely had moments like that too when I was stuck in a rut. Here are the five work hacks you can use to boost your productivity, focus, and motivation. These are the ones that I've found most useful to accelerate my progress and gain better work-life balance this year. Many of my own clients have benefited too! If you're ready to make a change and transform your performance in 2023, these five work hacks could be exactly what you need. Message and connect with me directly on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Without a strong leadership vision, you doom your team and company to a meaningless and meandering path.   The consequence is little impact, a transactional employee-manager relationship, and elevated turnover. This damages sales and ultimately the bottomline. I host Ludovic du Plessis, CEO and President of Champagne Telmont, part of the Remy Cointreau Group. He shares the key to strengthening your leadership vision and sharing it with the world to drive innovation and growth. Telmont is a century-old Champagne House. Founded in 1912 in Damery and Ludovic’s vision is now leading the green revolution for the champagne industry. Ludovic has dedicated his career to luxury wines and spirits for over twenty years, spending 10 years at Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon, Ludovic joined LOUIS XIII Cognac until he identified Champagne Telmont. He made Telmont’s introduction to the Rémy Cointreau group which shares the same values as Telmont: Time, Terroir (tear-WA), People. Rémy Cointreau, welcoming the initiative, purchased a majority share in Telmont champagne in October 2020. Ludovic is passionate about protecting Telmont’s master craftsmanship and sustainability, focusing on organic agriculture at a time when only 4% of champagne vineyards are certified for organic production. Through this passion, the brand created the initiative Au Nom de la Terre, “In the Name of Mother Nature”, pushing the limits in champagne in order to reduce carbon footprint. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/ludovic-du-plessis-50aa542/ Company Link: https://champagne-telmont.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The surprising moment when he fell in love with wine and champagne. The important lesson he learned from the “Pope of Champagne” at Dom Perignon.  Master storytelling secrets from the wine industry. The day a bicycle ride from Paris resulted in the greatest opportunity of his career. What’s it like having Leonardo di Caprio as an investor. The importance of leading the champagne green revolution. The best time to drink champagne. His top champagne and wine recommendations for any business dinner. Why he looks to Serena Williams when he needs a dose of motivation. Champagne and Wines for the Ultimate Five-Course Meal Champagne #1: Telmont Réserve Brut Champagne #2: Telmont Blanc de Blancs Red Wine #1 - Château Smith Haut Lafitte Red Wine #2 - Château Angelus Dessert - Passion fruit soufflé with carrot ice by Chef Akrame Benallal with LOUIS XIII Cognac ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning

Your team may be struggling with mental health, and you don’t even know it. It’s so easy for leaders to take their team’s mental health for granted. Companies often emphasize safety and physical health but don’t address mental health, which is equally as important.   According to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults experience a mental health condition in a given year. That means if you have more than 5 people working for you, at least one of them is struggling with some form of mental illness. I host CEO, Kurt Hooks, of Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, who shares how to tell if your team is struggling with mental health, and the first step you should take. He leads the largest adult, acute-care, community-based facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Kurt has worked in crisis and acute healthcare and behavioral health for 22 years as a clinician, clinical supervisor, entrepreneur, and operator. He introduced several innovative programs to address mental health, addiction, and jail diversion.  He has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Old Dominion University; Master’s Degrees in Public Health and Professional Counseling, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor.   LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-hooks-ph-d-mph-lpc-9780a214/ Company Link: https://vbpcweb.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: What leaders need to understand about addiction and mental health now. What to do if you suspect an employee has a drug problem. The story of how he learned to cope with the intensity of the job. Where do you draw the line for getting involved with your team’s personal problems. The most meaningful moment of Kurt's career. What the best are doing to address the impact of the Pandemic on the world of Behavioral Health. How you can create a culture of trust. The personal experience that fuels the motivation for his work. The one trait he wishes he could instill in every employee. The exercise that alleviates his stress. Resources: Atomic Habits, James Clear Essentialism, Greg McKeown Upstream, Dan Heath ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Your customers and teams don't leave when they're fans. This is much easier said than done but the bigger risk though is when your customers and teams become fans of your competition.   As a leader it’s important to become proactive in building this vital fan connection. I host the COO of Playfly Sports, Craig Sloan, who shares how you can leverage emerging tools and data to increase customer and employee loyalty. Playfly Sports is the emerging leader in sports marketing, media, and technology. By connecting more than 2,000 brand partners with approximately 83% of all U.S. sports fans across the professional, college, high school sports, and esports arenas, Playfly is delivering scalable data-oriented marketing and media solutions at the local, regional and national level. Craig has worked for over two decades in the Fox sports structure, building out a boutique business offering in Home Team Sports, the former Impression Sports & Entertainment, Fox Sports College Properties. He was appointed COO of the now two-year-old Playfly Sports last Fall with a proven history of helping create businesses that defragment the sports industry. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-sloan-176a9a7/ Company Link: https://playfly.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The secret ingredient for a great media company. What the sports media industry can teach leaders about connecting with employees. The massive shift with “appointment based” TV and how sports is uniquely positioned. Why podcasting has such explosive growth. Three powerful insights for how generational differences engage with content. The power of using data to drive decision making and investments. What he’s learned from the greatest mentors in his career. The one thing that really drives brand interest. Are Slack channels the new company social media? What you need to do first if your vision is wrong. Why it’s vital to recognize the difference between leading and managing. What he’s doing to make sure bring employees back to the office is a “homerun”. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

You aren’t getting the most from your team. They know it, HR knows, and you know it.  Most organizations focus on engagement, motivation, and productivity, but they miss a vital aspect… the full collective intelligence of their teams. Innovation doesn't happen in silos, you must bring them together. If not, you end up with a potential team of all stars, but you rarely deliver “championship” innovation.  I host Senior Vice President and Head of IBM Cloud Platform, Howard Boville who shares a strategy so you can harness the full collective intelligence of your teams and take their innovation and performance to the next level. Howard leads the global cloud business and develops market-leading capabilities to drive digital transformation for enterprises, especially in highly regulated industries. He has nearly 25 years of experience working as a business technologist across sales, marketing, product development, engineering, operations and contracts. This includes serving as CTO at Bank of America.   LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardboville/ Company Link: https://ibm.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode: The big opportunity for leaders in “The Cloud”. Case study for how the cloud sparked “Fast Fashion”. When a risk truly paid off, and the lesson he learned. The danger of making your job your primary identity. Why ego is not your amigo. Why the higher you rise in your career, the more empathetic you must become. What happened when there were 40 million cyber attacks at The Masters golf tournament. A strategy to leverage the collective intelligence of any team. Three things a leader can do to rejuvenate after work. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter