Mere Mortals Unite Podcast

Sandy Geroux is the President of WOWplace International.  Her focus is creating a workplace where people (not just nameless, faceless employees) love to go because they make a difference. She knows if you want to engage your workforce, you must connect with them on a deeper level and allow them to feel as valued and respected at work as they are at home. Help them see how their daily efforts contribute to the success of not only the organization as a whole, but also (especially important for our younger workers) how they can build a fulfilling career and life for themselves in the process. You’ll discover: Leader’s blind spots Millennials perspective The importance of opportunity (career path) How to focus on daily practice 5 WOW place rules Safe Respectful Human…not Humanoid Innovative, Creative and Fun Rewarding Knowledge is power only if you share it For more information about Dov: Sandy's Website Sandy on Twitter Sandy on LInkedInBusinesses That Care on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and

Ilja Grzeskowitz is an award-winning keynote Speaker who has inspired audiences in eleven different countries on three continents. Today he helps organizations all over the world to create a culture of change.  When he is not writing another bestseller, then he loves to play golf or to enjoy a fine single malt whiskey. His general rule is to live to lift people up.  Ilja talks about the intention of making people feel better about themselves after interacting with him.  He is an authentically nice person!   You’ll discover:   How you impact other lives The importance of being accountable for the words you use The value of the difference you can make How to be more aware of what we do What happens when you as, “What if?” The magic in making one connection at a time The power of consistency Interview Links & Other Resources   Ilja's Website Ilja on LinkedIn Ilja on Twitter Ilja's Book - Think It  Do It  Change it Mere Mortals Unite on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review

Jeff McManus has been the Director of Landscape Service at the University of Mississippi for 17 years.  He changed the mindset of his workforce from working for a pension and a paycheck to working for a passion and purpose. Jeff’s a master at empowering each staff member to be a leader. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff.   You’ll discover: The importance of purpose and passion The Grow Theory The use of resiliency to break down organizational silos New definitions of leadership Alternate ideas for growth How to give others the opportunity to lead For more information about Jeff: Jeff’s Website Jeff on LinkedIn Jeff on Twitter Jeff’s Book, Growing Weeders into Leaders Businesses That Care on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review

This is a fun, but serious look at how we sabotage ourselves.  The lack of time to support yourself creates an environment where you can't care for the people you care about.  Bryan Falchuk has an amazing story; he went from being obese and depressed to losing over 100 pounds and running marathons. He's faced the trauma of nearly losing his wife to illness while their young son watched. He's transformed his life and developed an approach to help others do the same that he teaches in his best-selling book "Do a Day: How To Live A Better Life Every Day".  Bryan says, "Don't forget while you are changing‚ to give yourself some time."   You'll discover:   You can serve others better when you serve yourself first The value in getting rid of those old messages that you are less than The importance of clarity of purpose, intention and motivation How to light the fire from within Breaking the cycle of mindless doing has great rewards   Remember:  Selflessness without self-care leads to selfishness Interview Links

A 20-year entrepreneur, speaker, & globally recognized growth strategist, Marissa’s lifetime legacy mission is to educate, equip, & empower 100 million entrepreneurs & leaders with the skillsets and mindsets they need to reach their greatest potential.   As CEO of Successful Culture, Marissa helps CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation & execution, and organizational culture assessment & improvement.   Marissa shares her views on workplace culture including some of her Eight Secrets to a Growth-Driven Culture: Commitment to a Non=Toxic Environment Commitment to Fun Safety Outside of the Comfort Zone Employee Input for Ideas, Improvements and Direction Join for One Position; Stay for Another Continuous Learning Responsible Flexibility and Work-Life Integration Empowerment & Accountability   You’ll discover:   How to NOT have a toxic environment The importance of knowing that your employer has your back What does it mea

The best way to describe this episode of Mere Mortals Unite is to share what Steve Craft has to say about himself: “I like to live in the world of ideas and possibilities, yet I’m always conscious of going beyond ideas and actually implementing them - getting stuff done. I enjoy creating new partnerships, promoting cutting-edge strategies and developing innovative knowledge management systems and technologies. I love discovering original ingenious concepts that make the world a better place.”   You’ll discover:   What stops you from acting on your ideas How to create a vision for implementation The idea that it’s never too late The power of persistence and resilience How the experts can keep you down The importance of perspective Steps to “get it done” Imagination Believe in it Put together a plan Invite others that have diverse opinions Create an active team that empowers people   For more information about Steve Steve Craft on LinkedIn Mere Mortals Unite on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and

Dõv Baron has been speaking internationally for over 30 years, he’s the man with a finger on the pulse of the evolving world of NextGen leadership. Dov Baron is a master storyteller! Dõv is the bestselling author of several books, his latest, Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. Dõv’s international Leadership & Loyalty podcast is ranked the #1 podcast for Fortune 500 Executives Globally.   In this amazing ½ hour, leadership advisor to the UN, Dõv Baron, shares his many years of working with companies and their corporate culture.  He can see the important values necessary for success and the pitfalls that come into all leaders lives.  He constantly reminds us that if you want your people to be engaged, you have to be engaged.   You’ll discover:   The importance of being purpose driven Move beyond your mission statement Perspective = $ Vulnerability is strong and powerful Smart leaders openly collaborate   For more information about Dov: Dov's Website Dov on LInke

Phil M Jones is a truly self-made sales performance legend. With nearly 20 years in the sales and retail fields, Phil has made a name for himself across the globe.  Starting his first business at the tender age of 14 launched a prestigious career that consistently delivers performance far ahead of the curve. On this episode, Phil shares with us how we can make any statement from complex to simple to achieve a higher conversion.  A path to get more of what you want, with an ethical heart of course.   You’ll discover:   Better Questions = Better Answers How to increase your power of influence The importance of the “other” person A secret to removing objections Conversations are relationships   For more information about Phil www.philmjones.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/philmjones/   iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review

On this episode, our guest is Michelle Gielan. After a successful career as a national CBS news anchor, Michelle decided to head back to school to receive her Master of Applied Positive Psychology. Michelle was tired of telling people negative news stories.  So,during the height of the recession she focused her interviews on what people can do to foster greater levels of happiness within uncertainty.      Michelle Gielan is a Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and the Bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness and works with GoodThink.  She works with companies to help realize that small changes and consistency can greatly improve workplace happiness.  She knows through her research that a happier workplace equates to a successful workplace.   More info about GoodThink: GoodThink was created from a curiosity of how happiness and success were linked in the workplace. Michelle and Co-Founder Shawn Achor have worked with many Fortune 500 companies and Universities like Intel and Microsoft,

Today’s guest is Lea Haben Woodford; building an empire and treating her employees like her own children. By no mean is Lea coddling her employees, but she wants the best for them to grow and go off successfully on their own accord. Lea creates job and internship opportunities for students graduating from the ASU’s Walter Cronkite School.   Lea Woodford is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SmartFem Media Group aimed at educating, empowering and helping women in their careers. Lea is not only helping women, but millennials more specifically and giving them the tools for accountability and understanding boundaries within the workplace.   More info about SmartFem Media Group: SmartFem Media Group can be found on various online outlets, there is a digital magazine and Lea can be seen on her show on the C-Suite Network, SmartFem TV. Lea has a passion as a connector and in her pre- SmartFem work she was a dating coach.   You’ll discover:   Why younger employees need to learn boundaries. The benefits of be

Bernie Swain shares one of the biggest factors in starting and maintaining his business; having empathy for his clients. Trust grew his business to represent the biggest names in politics and the entertainment world.  Presidents, Prime Ministers, Authors, Big Thinkers and TV and Acting celebrities.     Bernie Swain is the Founder of the Washington Speakers Bureau and author of What Made Me Who I Am. The original idea was encouraged after Alex Haley told Bernie to think of our lives as being libraries and how sometimes they are overflowing with volumes and experiences and they need to be shared. In his book he shares the experiences of different celebrities and cultural icons and how they overcame what was holding them back and had trust in the process and were able to become successful.   More info about the Washington Speakers Bureau: Founded in 1980 by Bernie, his wife Paula Swain and Harry Rhoads Jr. created a bureau that changed how the lecture industry operated. They set new standards and upon making his

Today we welcome Robert Glazer of Acceleration Partners, an award-winning affiliate marketing agency.  They focus on delivering brand-aligned, customer acquisition programs for the world’s largest brands. Robert started emailing his team members with a leadership theme, quote, tip or article weekly aimed at personal growth. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback he shared this concept with other leaders and he now sends Friday Forwards to approximately 17,000 people.   Robert Glazer is the Founder and Managing Director of Acceleration Partners. Some of the brands Acceleration Partners have worked with are Target, Reebok, and Adidas. Robert is a regular contributor to multiple outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post and Success. Robert has also been named one of SmartCEO’s Boston Future 50, and a recipient of the Boston Business Journals “40 under 40” award.   More info about Acceleration Partners: Acceleration Partners is an award- winning affiliate marketing agency. Some of the acco

126 Your Corporate Podcast - Clear, Concise & Consistent Messaging URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/corporate-podcast/   Does your company treat you in the same way you’re expected to treat a customer? Many companies don’t remember that their employees are their best customers. When employees feel valued and enjoy coming to work each day, they will serve your clients, and customers better. Laurie Guest, a previous guest, is turning the show around on host Julie Ann Sullivan and talking about “Your Corporate Podcast.”   Your Corporate Podcast was created to engage, inform and celebrate organizations. The focus is to use the podcast, created specifically for your organization, to connect with clear concise and consistent messaging.  It is useful for remote workers, or when an organization gets too big for one-on-one relationships.   With this podcast, your employees can learn more about the organization, its purpose and those you serve.    You’ll discover: The importance of marketing yourself and the chang

If you were asked, would you be able to recite your company’s values? Does your company have explicit values? Today’s guest is Mary Thompson, Chief Operating Officer of the Dwyer Group, which has been in operation since 198. Mary will share the Dwyer Group’s company values and the importance of having them.  At company meetings, employees are encouraged to recite the company’s code of values, with heart.  The employee receives a certificate and $50 gift card.  Why?  The Dwyer group understand the necessity of repetition and reinforcement to allow these values to become a part of the fabric of their company. The main principles of their code of values is the idea of living “R.I.C.H.” with respect, integrity, customer focus and having fun. The Dwyer Group has many well-known service companies under its umbrella such as; Mr. Rooter, Mr. Handyman, Molly Maid and Aire Serv. Mary Thompson served as the President of Mr. Rooter for nine years, and as the executive vice-president of the Dwyer Group before her appointm

124 Kernels of Truth Through Communication with Evan Hackel URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/evan-hackel/ Summary When was the last time you communicated with someone and truly used the skills necessary to create the art of communication? Today’s guest Evan Hackel creator of Ingaging Leadership and the author of Ingaging Leadership is here to talk with us about the importance of proper communication. When having a conversation with someone whether in your business or personal life, do you listen for the ‘kernel of truth’? More than likely not. Many of us hear what someone is saying and then move on. Truly listening to what the truth is in someone’s message has changed the way Evan has managed his businesses. Evan Hackel is a businessman successfully starting and running more than 10 companies. Evan would go on to bring one of those companies back from bankruptcy to then exceed $2 billion in sales in only four years. More information about Evan Hackel: Evan is recognized as a thought leader, speaker and succ

Waffle Wednesday anybody? Today’s guest, Jonathan Erwin, CEO and Founder of Red e App, makes sure that his employees are excited, enthusiastic and a great fit for his company. He also makes sure there are waffles on Wednesday’s. Productivity is a big priority at Red e App and Jonathan is focusing on connecting and engaging with all employees.  This includes those that have a company email address and those without. Red e App provides communication solutions, streamline feedback and engages the whole company. More information about Jonathan Erwin: Jonathan had more than 20 years in sales, marketing and executive roles when he made the decision to create Red e App in 2011. Jonathan is passionate about communication that is both inspiring and engaging.     You’ll discover: ● Why it is important to have trust in your employees ● The importance of finding the right team members ● How successful connectivity creates a better work atmosphere ● The benefits of convenience ● How working smarter equals productivity In

122 Being Accountable in Your Life with Sam Silverstein URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/sam-silverstien/ Summary Are you keeping yourself accountable in your professional and personal life? Today’s guest Sam Silverstein states in his biography that he is dedicated to empowering clients to live accountable lives to create an accountable world. He wants clients to focus on what you can do for other people as opposed to what they can do for you. From there you will find ways to better serve in your professional world. Sam knows that we connect through our values and brings this to the forefront of his talks.     Sam Silverstein is the author of several books about accountability in both a personal and business world setting. He is the founder of The Accountability Movement and has created an app that is available for download below. Sam has appeared on multiple news outlets to talk about accountability and his clients include First National Bank, Kraft Foods, and Pfizer Inc. to name a few. More information ab

121 Tenacity-The Super Power to Success with Marjorie Brody URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/marjorie-brody/    Summary Have you ever sat and considered what do you want professionally and what is the path to make that happen? Today’s guest Marjorie Brody with BRODY Professional Development works with many Fortune 100 and 500 companies. This is one of the first questions she wants to know from her executive-level clients. Early in her career she let the words of an academic advisor determine how she would continue into her professional life.  It turned out that listening to her own self-talk furthered her path to success more efficiently and effectively. Marjorie Brody with BRODY Professional Development has been in business for over 30 years.  They focus on training, coaching and consulting for clients such as Microsoft, American Express, and Lockheed Martin. Marjorie has created a Solution Arc to better execute change throughout every level of an organization. More information about Marjorie Brody: Marjori

120 A Workplace Environment -Doing Life Together with Legal Monkeys URL:  http://julieannsullivan.com/legal-monkeys/ Summary How would you respond if a company interviewing you asked if you were, “a shark”? Today’s guest is Corey Cormier, Team Lead of Legal Monkeys.  He has asked potential employees this question. Why? Corey knows that he and his team have built a successful workplace environment and they do not want a “shark” to come in and disturb it. You spend a large portion of your life at work, more often than not you’re at work with coworkers than at home with family. In order for everyone to succeed and have the best work/home life, you need to create company culture together. More information about Corey Cormier and Legal Monkeys: Based out of Bryan, Texas, Legal Monkeys has been in operation since 2009. Legal Monkeys collects medical records for law firms around the country specializing with personal injury attorneys.  Legal Monkeys has won Best Places to Work in both 2014 and 2015. In 2015 the com

119 The Advantage of Resiliency in Your Life with Richard Citrin URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/richard-citrin/   Summary When was the last time you considered your resiliency? Today’s guest Richard Citrin, founder of Citrin Consulting, speaks with us about the power of knowing your own resiliency. He is the author of, The Resilience Advantage. Everyone has stress in life. What you might not realize is that you are hardwired with the resiliency to overcome it.  You have the ability to empower yourself to go beyond stress. Richard Citrin founded Citrin Consulting after an early career on Wall Street.   There he experienced a poor management style and destructive workplace practices. Richard also came to realize that the typical approach to “managing stress” was flawed.  He saw how many people move into victimhood.  He just he knew there must be a better option to properly manage and address the challenge or adversity and stress within our lives. More information about Richard Citrin: Richard has been a cons