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No matter what industry you’re in or what kind of business you’re running, the old adage that “time is money” is a non-negotiable law. Today host John Laurito shares another food for thought that leaders can reflect on: what’s slowing you down? It can be your tools, process, or people, but it is your job as a leader to know what it is, find a solution to it, and ensure your organization is not at risk.Show notes:[0:38] For today’s riddle…[1:14] Storytime![4:40] Understand what’s slowing you down[8:55] Do an audit and ask the right questions[10:43] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

We’re constantly surrounded by distractions, making it difficult to focus on just one thing at a time. ​​Stress, anxiety, and regret can also make it difficult to focus on the present moment. Today host John Laurito talks about being present in the moment and focusing on what’s important now rather than getting sidetracked by your worries or whatever is distracting you. Focusing on the now, however difficult, allows you to build stronger relationships and maximize productivity.Show notes:[1:09] For the love of riddles…[2:48] Storytime![8:08] Sometimes, we all miss WIN[10:18] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

As a leader, do you know how to help others succeed? Do you have what it takes to not only create processes but also to lead leaders to become successful? In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with a visionary and the President of Pena Global Consulting Group. They talk about how the pandemic brought about more leadership opportunities for A players, the importance of knowing your leadership type, and more.With over 25 years of experience working with individuals, businesses, and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, Rico is a dynamic consultant, facilitator, author, and business development specialist. He works with executives to define, hire, train, and develop high-performing teams and high-net-worth business models. He combines innovative business strategies, Tactical Behavioral Science the latest technologies to guide companies to achieve productive and profitable growth. He is bilingual and a former Marine author as well as a multi-award-winning, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned business. Rico has trained, facilitated or presented in six continents and to over 100,000 people in the last 15 years.                   Where to find more of Rico:Pena Global website: https://www.penaglobal.net/IG: https://www.instagram.com/penaglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricopena/Show notes:[1:45] How someone can succeed as a new leader[5:29] On figuring out what type of leader you are[9:59] Six characteristics of a great leader[15:59] On being adaptable as a leader[20:29] Paving success when you promote someone into a leadership role[27:41] The best places to find Rico Pena[29:20] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

What comes to mind when you hear the word diversity in the workplace? In this episode, host John Laurito shares the true meaning of diversity and what it really entails. He also gives a tangible example of when diverse thinking is at play and when it’s not. Tune in to learn more about the importance of having a diverse team and applying that strategy or concept in your organization.Show notes:[3:08] What does diversity in the workplace really mean?[8:17] Sense check every now and then how diverse your team is[8:57] Understand what being in a diverse team really means[9:27] Leverage your diverse team: ask the right questions[11:35] Quick recap on the power of diversity and how leaders miss out on this important aspect   [14:13] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! This is the time for you to reflect on the year that was and start creating new goals for 2023. The only problem is, and data backed this up, the majority of us don’t keep our resolutions. So how are we going to make 2023 different from all those years we’ve made promises to ourselves but never kept? Tune in to find out. Show notes:[1:39] Some stats about New Year's resolution[3:34] Simplicity is the key[4:23] Track your resolution[5:30] Don’t only think about  your resolution; create a plan around succeeding it[8:20] Find a way to make it easier (and fun) for you to reach your goal[10:52] Involve other people[13:20] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with the President of Southeastern University, Dr. Kent Ingle, as they dive deeply into leadership. They talk about Dr. Kent’s journey of leadership from ministry to the academe. He also shares his four-step system of leadership and how it has worked for the university throughout the years.Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the president of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Ingle has a heart for students. He is passionate about educating and preparing students for Christ-centered leadership and service.Since Dr. Ingle became the university’s fifteenth president in 2011, the university has seen significant growth. In the fall of 2014, SEU launched the first season of Fire football in its newly completed state-of-the-art football stadium. The College of Natural & Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab, opened in 2015. In 2016 the Student Activities Center was expanded, and a 120,000-square-foot Live/Learn Facility was opened. Additionally, a 32,000-square-foot Welcome Center and an eight-lane NCAA track and field facility are also in the works.Under Dr. Ingle's leadership, the university has grown from 2,546 students in 2011 to a current enrollment of more than 8,700 students, with over 112 extension sites and six regional campuses. Before coming to SEU, Dr. Ingle held leadership positions in higher education, pastoral ministry, and the nonprofit sector. He is an expert in leading turnaround organizations and led teams through transformational change in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.Dr. Ingle is a founding member of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. He also currently serves on the Global Leadership Council for Pray.com, a social network for faith organizations and nonprofits. A frequent guest on Fox & Friends, CBSN, and CNN, Dr. Ingle is the author of several works on leadership theory and commentary on the issues relating to higher education.Earlier in his career, Dr. Ingle spent 10 years as a television sports anchor for NBC and CBS. He covered many professional sports teams and interviewed several notable athletes, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pete Rose, Muhammad Ali, and Carl Lewis.Learn more about Dr, Kent:Website: https://www.kentingle.com/Check out his podcast, Framework Leadership: https://www.kentingle.com/podcast/Grab a copy of his books: https://www.kentingle.com/books/Show notes:[1:45] What’s Kent’s background?[5:17] What took him to his next chapter?[8:19] What was the difference between ministry leadership and academia?[9:32] When leaders struggle to adapt to the change[11:40] How does he find the balance between going into the unknown and being confident in leading?[12:56] Listen[15:06] Auditing the context[15:30] Clarifying the goal[17:05] Aligning the vision [19:46] Framework Leadership podcast[20:29] Where to find Dr. Kent[21:35] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

Successful leaders get to the top by knowing how and when to delegate effectively. Being able to use your human resources wisely makes both you and your team better. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of delegating the right tasks to the right people. As a leader, it’s your job to delegate work, but it might not be obvious what tasks should go to whom. But sometimes, all it takes is to ask.Show notes:[0:41] Today’s riddle…[2:12] Storytime![6:58] ROI of task[10:20] Get the right people to do the right things[12:11] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

Some people will tell you that accountability is a solitary journey that is best taken alone. Today host John Laurito proves them wrong. Sharing your journey with a helpful friend, family member, or acquaintance can enrich the experience. But it’s not nearly as good as finding an outsider and having them hold you accountable and help you in various ways. Accountability partners are the perfect companion for your self-exploratory journey toward accountability. An experienced person who will help you work towards achieving your goals and objectives at work, in business, or in life.Show notes:[1:12] Everything about riddles[2:48] Storytime![8:09] The importance of having an accountability partner[11:23] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

Today host John Laurito speaks with the President and CEO of History Associates Incorporated, Beth Maser, about history, how she started doing what she does, and how she leads her organization and people from different backgrounds.Beth's experience includes managing high-profile projects for the National Archives and Records Administration, the Library of Congress, USAID Knowledge Services Center, ABC News, and Fortune 500 companies and law firms. Leading multi-skilled teams, she helped source, organize, and apply information strategically and innovatively. Before joining History Associates, she was the Director of Records and Information Systems at PPC, a management consulting firm, where she quadrupled the firm's knowledge management services to $17M. As the Senior Director of Professional Services for an INC 500 Information Services firm, she led teams of professionals to win and execute corporate and government contracts valued at more than $15M annually.Beth also founded and managed two organizations—University Ventures, a consulting operation, and Semantic Staffing, a boutique information management services recruiting firm. She is an active member of several professional organizations and engages with the UMD iLEAD Council and the Corporate Council of the National Archives Foundation.Beth is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Beth also holds an MA in History and Public Policy from George Washington University and a BA in History from Washington University. She maintains a strong industry contacts network and is active in several DC-area organizations and nonprofits.Connect with Beth:Website: https://www.historyassociates.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethmaser/Show notes:[1:54] What is HAI, and what do they do?[7:15] On how she leads her people[9:23] How did she fall into history?[12:36] How important is it to adapt to your audience in terms of acquisition?[15:51] What does she do to lead a creative-based organization?[22:18] What keeps her up at night?[24:23] Where to find Beth[25:15] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

In this episode, host John Laurito talks to the CEO and Founder of Archrival, Clint Runge. They talk about how Clint lives his life creatively and how that translates into his company's leadership. He also shares how leaders can leverage creativity when leading the new generation at work.Clint Runge is a founding partner of Archrival, a youth culture agency that wins the hearts and minds of young adults. Nationally recognized and full of mischief, Archrival goes against the grain of the typical marketing approach to build brand love, sales, and loyalty.Clients such as Adidas, Red Bull, Spotify, and Hollister leverage the insights you'll hear to form their product positioning, marketing messages, and business evolution.Today he stands on two decades of experience working with 'it' brands, athletes, and entertainers, having created iconic marketing experiences and programs that have fueled companies to relevancy. He's won as many awards as he's had all-nighters, leading Archrival to become a 2016 Ad Agency of the Year and Inc Magazine 1000.With a few tricks up his sleeve (he moonlights as a performing mentalist), Clint's best sleight of hand turns a complex generation into common sense appropriate for any industry or audience. Presentations and workshops are dynamic, full of energy, and hit deep into the conversation organizations must have to innovate.Collecting well over 250 keynote presentations and workshops in his sneakers, he's adaptable from the largest conference stage to a small boardroom.Connect with Clint:Websites: https://archrival.com/                        https://clintrunge.com/Show notes:[2:35] What does living a creative lifestyle mean?[7:02] Creative timing[8:48] Knowing when to take risks[12:11] Why is creativity important as a leader?[13:39] Leveraging creativity as a leader[16:20] What should leaders know in terms of leading the new generation?[23:03] On Archrival and his vision for it[25:23] Where to find Clint[26:40] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

Most of us, in business or life in general, only do what is required. We put the bare minimum in all our goals, projects, relationships, and all the other aspects of life. Today host John Laurito talks about doing what is required of us… and going the extra mile by just doing one more. Doing one more may not seem like a big deal, but over time it leads to unstoppable self-confidence because you know that few other people do what they’re supposed to, and even fewer do more than that.Show notes:[0:38] Storytime![3:45] Going the extra mile[9:27] Think about it…[10:15] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

In the business world, there is a constant tug-of-war between doing something ‘right’ and doing it fast. Should leadership prioritize speed or quality? Today host John Laurito talks about the age-old dilemma: Is speed more important than quality? It depends on the situational context – but even then, the right answer can be far from obvious.Show notes:[0:39] Perfecting the turkey[1:44] Everything riddle[3:48] Sometimes speed is more important than quality[8:38] Do a better job by asking[10:20] OutroSend your answers to today’s riddle to 860-573-7230 or to john@lauritogroup.comGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

In today’s episode, host John Laurito speaks with New York Times best-selling Author and one of America’s most prolific ghostwriters and journalists, Michael Levin. They talk about how Michael started his career, from being a lawyer – and not liking it – to finally trying a hand at what he loved: writing. He also shares his experience and lessons from being on Shark Tank.Michael Levin is a nationally acclaimed thought leader on the subject of the future of book publishing. Michael believes that the traditional publishing model is dead, thanks to the long-term foolishness of the major houses and their willful ignorance of new technologies for the marketing and distribution of books. Levin appeared on ABC's Shark Tank for his ghostwriting company, BusinessGhost, Inc., which has authored more than 120 books. E-Myth creator Michael Gerber says Levin has created more successful books than any human being in history. He has written with Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, football broadcasting legend Pat Summerall, football stars Chad Hennings and Maurice Jones-Drew, NBA star Doug Christie, and Fox News broadcaster Chris Myers, among many others. He also edited Zig Ziglar’s most recent book, Born To Win. Michael has contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CBS News, Forbes.com, The Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and many other top media sources.Get in touch with Michael:Website: https://www.michaellevinwrites.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebestearningauthor/Email: michaellevinwrites@gmail.comPhone: 617-543-3747Show notes:[2:21] What’s Michael’s story?[7:47] How being on Shark Tank came about[14:41] An interesting story from Shark Tank[16:36] How his works get into TV and movies[18:40] When did he feel that his career was heading in the right direction?[21:23] What are you most proud of?[25:52] Has he been in a middle of a project and realized he didn’t like where it was going?[27:48] Everything that happens to us comes through people[37:55[ On finding his unique ability[40:10] Where to find Michael[41:52] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about having a CEO mindset with Christine Gaze. She shares her turning point of wanting to change how conferences and meetings are handled to allow more thought-sharing and engagement, especially from the team. Christine also shares what a disengaged leader looks like, so make sure you tune in because you might be unintentionally disengaging yourself not only from meetings but from your team.Christine Gaze is the founder and managing partner of Purpose Consulting Group, LLC, a practice management consulting firm that develops comprehensive thought leadership and training programs to engage and advance financial professionals. Over the course of her career, she has developed programs that have influenced top advisors in all channels and generated billions in new assets.Christine is the former Head of Practice Management at TD Ameritrade, where she and her team developed a practice management platform to attract and educate mega advisors. Previously, she was Managing Director and Head of Professional Development at AllianceBernstein and was instrumental in the formation of the practice management consulting group at Wachovia Securities. Christine is also intimately familiar with educating advisors in the field, having led private banking sales teams at both Morgan Stanley and Prudential Securities. Christine built her foundation in financial services as a successful advisor at Merrill Lynch whichcontinues to inform her approach to this day.Want to learn more about Christine Gaze and Purpose Consulting Group?Website: https://www.purposeconsultinggroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegaze/Show notes:[2:25] The mistakes a leader can make from the lens of Christine[5:10] Becoming aware of a well-run or an ineffective meeting[9:22] Righting the wrongs[14:59] How Christine changed the way conferences/meetings were conducted[18:33] The importance of staying focused and engaged during meetings, especially if you are a leader[22:47] What questions should leaders be asking to approach a meeting better?[25:54] Take time and give space for you and your organization to think through things[29:07] Where to find more about Christine    [30:31] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

In today’s episode, host John Laurito discusses the importance of preparation, which also increases your confidence. It may seem insignificant in some aspects of business and your day-to-day tasks, but you should never underestimate the power of preparation. The quality of your preparation will directly influence the quality of your performance.Show notes:[0:44] Riddle… it’s been a while[2:42] Thanks for your reviews![4:23] The power of preparation and attention-to-detail[7:29] Have the confidence of a champ but prepare like the underdog[12:30] You can never prepare enough[14:49] OutroSend your answers to today’s riddle to 860-573-7230 or to john@lauritogroup.comGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

In this episode, John talks to Accomplished Athlete and Coach Derek Yorek about the importance of both discipline and determination to accomplish your goals. Derek also shares his experience during the 2015 Boston Marathon and his biggest Whys to everything he does.Austin runners may remember Yorek when he made his mark by winning the Keep Austin Weird, Run for the water 10 miler, CapTexTri, and Elite Congress Ave Mile. A larger audience remembers that in 2015 he led the Boston Marathon with a crazy 4:27 sprint-to-the-front first mile (captured on national sports news) before fading to a more pedestrian 3:04 finish.Derek Yorek is a highly accomplished athlete and coach. Derek is a 3-time collegiate All-American, Professional Triathlete, and is now a member of the Spartan pro team.He now lives in Bentonville, AR, with his wife and two daughters. He is a CrossFit Coach, a personal endurance Coach, and serves in the Army National Guard.Learn more about Derek at:IG: https://www.instagram.com/yorekfitish/YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMAJ4u9O6qB8ffjScGuYVQShow notes:[4:03] The before, during, and after of the Boston Marathon[19:06] The power of a strong Why[23:11] What’s the most pain he has been in?[28:33] What do the hardships he overcame do to him mentally?[35:16] Being the Holistic Health and Fitness Coordinator of the Arkansas Army National Guard[37:55] Where to find Derek[39:18] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

"The definition of insanity is expecting things to change when I haven't changed anything about what I do or anything about the circumstances."For the past 20 years, host John Laurito has been speaking at events all over the world to share his knowledge on what makes the best leaders so good (personally or professionally). Recently, he realized that his own perfectionism was holding him back from being an effective leader. He would get so caught up in making sure everything was perfect that he would miss deadlines or not even start projects. He decided that the only way to overcome this was to put some of his leadership responsibilities in the hands of others—delegating. This has been a game-changer for him, and he can now focus on the things that he is good at and make progress instead of getting bogged down in details.Show notes:[1:12] The problem with perfectionism[4:00] Is your life affected by perfectionism?[5:23] John’s recommendation if you are plagued by perfectionism[8:49] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

In this episode, host John Laurito talks with the CEO, President, and Chairperson of Merchants Fleet, Brendan Keegan. They talk about how Brendan got into leadership at a young age and how he developed the skill through the years and became the outstanding leader he is today. He also shares how he used the same skill and helped push the companies he worked for forward on gigantic scales.Brendan P. Keegan is the President, CEO & Chairperson of Merchants Fleet, the fastest-growing FleetTech company in North America. He previously served Merchants as a board member, compensation committee chair, strategic advisor, and client. Keegan is an award-winning 6-time president and chief executive officer, having raised nearly $5.0B in capital and returned over $10.0B to investors. Keegan has experience in business transformation, capital raises, strategy development, revenue growth, operational scale, technology enablement, and enterprise value creation with successful liquidity exits.With a background in the financial services, technology, and professional service industries, Keegan has led companies ranging from 500 to 10,000 employees. He started his career at EDS as a systems engineer; there, Keegan progressed through the ranks rapidly, becoming the youngest Chief Sales Officer at a Fortune 100 company. During his time with Merchants, he has been named the world’s Most Innovative CEO by CEO World Awards®; Executive of the Year by Best in Biz Awards; Visionary of the Year by Globee Awards; Executive of the Year by Business Intelligence Group; NH Business Leader of the Year by Business NH Magazine; Maverick of the Year by Stevie Awards® and Inspiring Leader of the Year by TITAN Awards. He has led Merchants to be a two-time Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company, Deloitte Best Managed Company, Fast Company Top 10 Most Innovative Company, and more.Keegan is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and is an editorial contributor to Entrepreneur Media, Fox News Digital, Inc. Magazine, the Newsweek Expert Forum, and sits on the Executive Board for Fast Company, He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, MBA from George Washington University, and Executive Certificates from Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, MIT, Yale and the University of Chicago. Connect with Keegan at:Website: https://www.merchantsfleet.com/                       https://brendanpkeegan.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanpkeegan/Show notes:[2:39] Was there a leadership moment in Brendan’s life that pushed him to get into leadership?[7:14] Is there more that can be done to develop leadership?[9:29] Looking back, was there a point in his career where he thought he made a good move?[16:49] How did he bring people together and make them one?[20:50] Organizing people and bringing them around a common goal[24:36] How can leaders create a culture that lets people feel that their opinion is valued?[30:11] What keeps Brendan awake at night?[33:08] Maintaining the ideal culture for long term[35:47] What’s Brendan’s vision for Merchants Fleet?[37:03] Seizing the moments and having faith in yourself[40:26] How can people push themselves a little more?[42:45] How can people learn more about Brendan and Merchants Fleet?[44:03] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

A mentor is a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time. Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of having a mentor and how it impacts and changes your life by simply adding someone in your life who can guide you and help you learn the ropes of something you want to excel on.Show notes:[0:53] Storytime[3:23] Can you add a mentor to your life?[5:48] What doesn’t make the mentorship successful?[7:10] Think about it…[8:28] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com

Today host John Laurito is joined by Hall Of Fame Speaker, Best Selling Author, Coach, and President of Blackman and Associates, Jeff Blackman. They talk about the importance of listening to your people as a leader and how it can help you hit the mark in terms of directing your company to where you want it to go. As a speaker, author, success coach, radio/TV broadcaster, and lawyer, Jeff combines his background to help you become an even more powerful, persuasive, and profitable—individual, team, or company.Since 1982, Jeff has shared his positive and profit-producing messages with numerous; Fortune 500 companies, closely-held businesses, entrepreneurial-driven organizations, solo practitioners, and association audiences throughout the world.Jeff is a Contributing Editor or columnist to many magazines and newspapers. His best-selling books include; the Opportunity $elling sales quotation book and the revised and upgraded 5th edition of Peak Your Profits. The bestselling RESULT$ and Carpe A.M. • Carpe P.M. – Seize Your Destiny books, And Stop Whining! Start Selling! achieved “Bestseller” status on Amazon within one month of its release.In business, quality is measured by results. Jeff guarantees results. Be sure to take a peek at his incredible No-Risk Assurance. As a dynamic and multi-faceted business-growth specialist, Jeff shares his positive and profit-producing messages with corporate, association, and entrepreneurial audiences throughout the world. From the boardroom to the ballroom.Jeff is a happy husband, devoted father, veteran softball player, avid biker—and a loyal or nutty Chicago Cubs fan! He and his family are also crazy Chicago Blackhawks, Bears, and Bulls fans. (They also love the Cubs, yet spend lots of their time, aside from the 2016 World Series Championship, consoling Jeff!) On Sunday nights, the Blackmans can often be spotted together at a local hip, happenin’, or dive restaurant…eating, talking, and laughing!Learn more about Jeff at:Website: https://www.jeffblackman.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-blackman-j-d-csp-cpae-349233/FB: https://tinyurl.com/FacebookBlackmanResultsTwitter: https://twitter.com/BlackmanResultsGet your own sweet sixteen! Email Sheryl at Sheryl@JeffBlackman.com with the subject “Sweet Sixteen John Rocks”Show notes:[1:53] What’s foremost on the minds of leaders he works with?[6:12] What keeps leaders up at night? Keeping their clients or employees?[11:10] How do CEOs find out that there’s a problem?[20:09] The Relationship Power[22:50] His upcoming book, Bullseye: Hitting Your Targets At Home and At Work[25:50] Words of wisdom from Jeff[28:21] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com