Mere Mortals Unite Podcast

118 When Your “Witchcraft” is the Best Craft with Tana Greene URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/greene-group/   Summary Why can’t you do your calling in your current business? Today’s guest, Tana Greene, was asked this question by her coach when considering leaving her business due to a lack of fulfillment.  What Tana learned was that when you understand who you are and what your values are, your business will align accordingly. In order to make sure that every new employee knows their strengths, which in turn helps the company, Tana requires every employee take the Strength Finder test upon hire. Tana Greene is the CEO of The Greene Group, operating since 1988.  In 2009 Tana and her husband opened Road Dog Drivers, to provide a matching system of professional truck drivers with motor carriers.  This system is designed to keep assets moving.  They wanted to match professional truck drivers that were able to drive and had unused hours of service to companies using an easy-to-use online platform. More infor

117 Exploring Professional and Personal Values with Mike Domitrz URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/mike-domitrz/ Summary When was the last time that you acted on an ah-ha moment in your life? Today’s guest did so in 1989, after he became the brother of a rape survivor. He knew he needed to change the culture of consent and respect within communities and the world. I’m speaking with Mike Domitrz as he dives into why it is important to place these values on consent. He believes in respect in both your personal and professional life. Mike comments on values and understanding your abilities, “if you’re not working on something that is your unique ability, is it really worth your while?” Mike Domitrz with the Date Safe Project, has been educating and inspiring individuals for over a decade using humor and emotion to discuss consent and why “asking first” will make a difference. Mike is one of the leading experts for transforming our sexual culture to make sure that consent and respect are at the forefront.  

116 Millennials’ and a Successful Company Culture- Just Media URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/just-media/   Summary How do you turn Millennials’ into the best employees? You understand that horizontal thinking is more valuable than vertical thinking.  In today’s workplace environment, it is the best way to foster growth, happiness and satisfied employees.   Today I’m talking with two millennials, Sean Brennan and Hillary Freeman from Just Media. The President of the Company, Dick Reed, believes talking with would provide the best showcase of the company. Just Media has found that millennials are the key to their company’s success in transcending their markets. They know they need to foster and enhance a workplace culture that is engaging and creative for their employees to work at their best and stay. Just Media is one of the Bay Area’s “Top Places to Work. They are a media company that has been operating since 1995.  Originally from London, England, they opened their doors in San Francisco in 1996. Jus

115 Moving from Lack to Abundance - Olga Job URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/olga-job/ Summary How can I find happiness? That is one of the foundational questions in life. Most people seek out happiness through external means such as status or wealth. But our guest today asks you to think differently. She will help you see that happiness begins with changing yourself. I’m excited to introduce you to Olga Job, a Certified Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach. Olga has a way of thinking and communicating that immediately lifts you to a higher level. She reveals how to move away from a mentality of lack toward a mentality of abundance. Ironically, it doesn’t start “out there.” It starts “in here” with your own attitude and thinking. She also helps you see the importance of nutrition in your overall success. You’ll come away with a treasure trove of tips and strategies to move toward a truly abundant life. Olga’s bio: Olga Job is a social entrepreneur who owns a holistic wellness business focusing on helpin

114 From Dream to Success - Dave Nelsen URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dave-nelsen/ Summary How do you take a dream and make it a reality.  How do you start a company with knowledge and no money and create one of the best companies in Pennsylvania? Today I’m talking with serial entrepreneur and award-winning speaker, Dave Nelson. We’re going to be exploring a company that Dave started back in 1998 and eventually ended up selling. When I asked Dave what employee engagement means to him, he said, “People passionately pursuing something they believe in while learning from each other, making themselves more valuable professionally (at the company and in their future careers).” You’ll learn how Dave put these words into practice at his company and how you can do it as well. Dave’s bio: Dave Nelson is President of the Dialog Consulting Group. He speaks to more than 100 Vistage CEO and Key Executive groups each year about 1) Social Media for Business or 2) Doubling Business and Personal Productivity - 49 App

113 Communicating with Impact - Patrick Donadio URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/patrick-donadio/   Summary What are the most important skills you can develop to help you succeed in business and in life? While many skills are vital for success, today’s guest will help you see the importance of one skill that makes everything else easier: communication. Patrick Donadio is not only an expert communicator, he is also a kind and generous person who loves to help others become more successful. On today’s episode, he will show you why it’s important to develop superhuman communication skills. You’ll learn the benefits of developing these skills, the science behind good communication, and practical steps to start becoming a better communicator. This is one skill you can’t live without, so prepare to learn and begin making a bigger impact today. Patrick’s bio: Since 1986, Patrick J. Donadio, MBA, has carefully taken his decades of experience and crafted a results-based process for “Communicating with IMPACT.” He

112 How to Create a Culture of Engagement - Beacon Communities URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/beacon-communities/   Summary One of the hallmarks of a successful company is a culture of employee engagement. These companies don’t just see employees as workers. Rather, they view every team member as a critical part of the organization’s success. Today’s guest reveals how his company engages and develops team members, and why these efforts have been so successful. Jeff Baker is the President of Beacon Communities, a Boston-based real estate company. The company website says, “Great housing changes lives and nurtures dreams.” Jeff details how Beacon Communities enhances not only his customers’ lives, but those of his team members as well. They do this through a wide variety of initiatives that have transformed their workplace culture. This episode is packed with practical ideas you can put into practice today to help improve the culture of your organization. More info about Beacon Communities: Beacon Commun

111 Meet 5 New People Every Day - Robert Galinsky URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/robert-galinsky/   Summary What does it take to become a true success? Money? Fame? Possessions? While those things are valuable, our guest today reminds us that we can never be truly successful or satisfied without one key thing: meaningful relationships. Robert Galinsky has the unique superpower of meeting new people. He creates the situations and uses those connections to help others reach their potential. In our interview, Robert reveals many different strategies for meeting people. He also explains why we should be bold in asking for help, but not discouraged when the answer is sometimes “no.” Perseverance is key. Robert’s insight on relationships are earned through experience. His lessons on connecting will lift you to a higher level of success in your life. Robert’s bio: Robert Galinsky is an author, speaking coach, and writer living in New York City. He is involved with TEDx teen, helping teenagers express their id

110 Contributing to a Better Community - Greater Bridgeport Transport URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/greater-bridgeport-transport/    If someone asked you, “What are the most exciting industries?” … public transportation probably wouldn’t come to mind. What if a large city’s bus service could help transform its community through leadership and service? Our guest today shows you how it’s done. Doug Holcomb serves with Greater Bridgeport Transport, a bus service for Connecticut’s largest city. Doug has been working to increase employee interactions in an effort to improve their overall service. His main goal has been to provide training to increase trust as a gateway to improve interpersonal relationships within the agency. As a result, the trust flows outward to their customers. If you have customers or clients, this episode is packed with helpful tips on developing trust within your team and contributing to your community. More information about Greater Bridgeport Transit: GBT is a provider of public b

#109 How to Increase Your Energy, Focus and Productivity - Neen James URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/neen-james/   One of the biggest challenges for today’s business leaders is staying focused and productive. Distractions such as social media and email can prevent us from accomplishing our most important goals. Today’s guest is an experienced guide who can help us avoid these landmines. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Neen James. She’s a smart and sassy business leader who has the energy of the Energizer Bunny. Neen reveals lots of practical productivity strategies you can put into practice today. Her advice applies to everyone who wants to be more successful, from the stay-at-home parent to the CEO. No matter your business, you’ll benefit from Neen’s wisdom and insight on productivity. Neen’s bio: Neen James is a leadership and attention expert focused on productivity and obsessed with helping leaders get more done so they can create more significant moments in life. She is the kind of speaker who en

108 Just Be Nice - Josh Jones URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/just-be-nice/   It can be discouraging to think about all the massive problems in the world today. How can one person possibly make a difference? Our guest today reveals an answer you might not expect. I’m excited to speak with my friend Josh Jones.  He believes that the key to massive and extraordinary change exists in the world right now. There are more than enough resources and goodwill to make a huge dent in the problems of today.  These affect humans, animals, and the environment every day. What we need is coordinated, collaborative, and concentrated effort. Josh’s goal is to help individuals and organizations make ordinary changes that contribute to extraordinary positive change in the world. He shares how he is doing this through the Just Be Nice Project, and how you can practice these principles too.   Josh’s bio: Josh Reid Jones is the founder of the JBNProject, which aims to move people to an equality of opportunity through three co

107 Learning to Set Boundaries - The Pat Iyer Group URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/learning-boundaries/   As a business leader, what type of relationship should you have with your team members? Are they friends with whom you have a warm personal relationship? Or are they employees whom you keep at a distance? How do you learn to set proper boundaries? Our guest today helps us find some answers. I’m thrilled to be talking with my new friend, Pat Iyer.  Pat has a medical background and is also an author, expert witness and coach. For 26 years, she ran a small business that was focused on helping attorneys with cases involving medical issues. When she sold the company in 2015, she had over 200 expert witnesses under contract. In our conversation, Pat shares lessons about business, accountability, and learning to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. Pat’s bio: Pat Iyer MSN RN LNCC is a medical liability expert, professional speaker, author and coach. She works with healthcare providers who want to redu

106 Becoming a Dynamic Communicator - Jill Schiefelbein  URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dynamic-communication/   If you want to be an effective communicator in today’s world, you must do more than just produce content. You must also learn to leverage and repurpose your content in order to reach more people. Our guest today shows us how to do this effectively. I’m excited to be speaking with the amazing Jill Schiefelbein. She is a fellow colleague from the National Speakers Association and is known as the Dynamic Communicator. Jill helps us see why it’s vital to share your content on various platforms with multiple audiences. You’ll be inspired to take your business and communication to the next level. Jill’s bio: Jill Schiefelbein is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and recovering academic. She taught business communication at Arizona State University for eleven years before venturing into entrepreneurship. Jill’s business, The Dynamic Communicator®, helps organizations increase sales and create

105 Creating a Culture of Trust - TiER1 URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/creating-trust/ Summary What is the measure of a great company? Is it profits? Size? The number of worldwide locations? While all of those can be significant, one measure of a great company is the level of trust within the organization. Today I’m speaking with Greg Harmeyer, CEO of TiER1 Performance. TiER1 is an award-winning business that works with organizations on their strategic evolution, talent development, and change. In other words, they’re all about creating value. I first heard about TiER1’s innovative ideas as Lead Judge for the Engaging Pittsburgh awards. I also had the opportunity to hear one of their trainers speak on a subject that is vital in my speaking business as well: strategic change. On this episode, you’ll hear Greg’s innovative ideas for taking your organization to the next level by creating a culture of trust and engagement. Greg’s bio: Now in his 15th year of business, Greg leads TiER1 Performance in craft

104 Engagement Through Employee Recognition - Terryberry URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/engagement-through-recognition/   What do people really want from their jobs? We all want a paycheck, but we also crave recognition for our accomplishments. We all want to feel valued and affirmed. Our guest today shows how one company excels at recognizing employees and creating a great workplace culture. I’m excited to bring you this interview with Mike Byam. He is the Managing Partner and a 4th generation team member of Terryberry, a family-owned business. Next year, in 2018, Terryberry will celebrate its 100th year in business. You don’t reach that without creating a great workplace culture. Terryberry is in the business of employee recognition, but today we are going to talk about what they do in-house to give what I say are the two most important feelings any human can have: being acknowledged and having value. In 2016 Terryberry was named one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. Afte

103 Navigating the Game of Life - Mo Gawdat URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/solve-for-happy/   How can happiness arise from a devastating loss? Is it possible to choose happiness over despair? What can we learn about life from video games? These may seem like unrelated questions, but today’s guest brings them together in a fascinating discussion. I’m thrilled to share my interview with Mo Gawdat, the Chief Business Officer at Google’s [X]. This is an elite team of engineers who make up Google’s futurist “dream factory.” At the early age of eight, Mo decided to focus on a topic of interest each year and learn as much as possible. This incredible habit lead to some life-changing discoveries. I found his new book, Solve for Happy, to be a wonderful mixture of engineering genius and a huge empathetic heart. You’ll see this unique mix in our interview. Mo’s bio: In the past ten years, Mo has made happiness his primary topic of research, diving deeply into literature and conversing on the topic with thousands

102 Developing Company Culture - Professional Movers URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/developing-company-culture/   Great business leaders are found everywhere--office buildings, warehouses, stages and concert halls. Today you’ll hear from a leader in an industry you might not expect: professional moving. I’m happy to bring you this interview with Andrew Androff of Professional Movers. What intrigued me about his company is that his management team all began as movers. For Andrew, although a college education is supported, those that have vested their time and grown within the company, possess the qualities to become leaders too. Professional Movers has created a culture that has been voted the Best Moving Service for five consecutive years by their community. Their Company Manifesto acts as their Culture Compass. Let’s find out how he does that. More about Professional Movers: Professional Movers is a Residential and Office Moving Company that does things so positively different, they forever alter a cu

101 The Power of Storytelling - Kelly Swanson URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/storytelling-kelly-swanson/    We usually think of storytelling as a skill reserved for movies, fairy tales, and novels. What if you could harness the amazing power of stories to better connect with your audience or customers? Today's guest shows us how. I'm excited to bring you this interview with Kelly Swanson, an expert storyteller and comedian. Kelly not only knows how to tell a great story. She also understands why stories work and can help you improve your storytelling as well. You’ll learn a number of practical tips that will take your influence and engagement to the next level. Kelly’s bio: Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, motivational speaker, comedian and author of The Gutsy Girl’s Pocket Guide to Public Speaking Kindle series and Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?: How to Hang on to Humor When Life Doesn’t Go The Way You Planned. She’s also the creator of Prides Hollow and the wacky cast of Southern character

100 The Leadership Gap - Lolly Daskal URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/leadership-gap/   What is true leadership all about? Does it mean you’re just calling the shots and making all the decisions, or it is something much more important and meaningful? Our guest today has the answer. I’m honored to share my interview with Lolly Daskal, someone I have been following for years. Lolly is one of the most highly regarded thought leaders in business today. She has enthused audiences around the world with her innovative perspective and challenges of conventional wisdom. I love her ability to be honest and thought-provoking, and she brings those qualities to our interview. Today Lolly and I will discuss some great ideas to increase employee engagement and create a more desirable workplace. You will instantly grow your leadership after hearing our practical advice for creating an enhanced workplace culture.  Lolly’s bio: Lolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world. Her ext

099 Show Up as the Star You Are - Jess Todtfeld URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/show-up-as-the-star-you-are/   Are you coasting through life on autopilot? Do you feel overwhelmed by too many things to do? Could you use a change of perspective? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, our guest today will help you get out of a rut and create space in your life to truly “show up” as the star you are. I’m happy to bring you this interview with Jess Todtfeld, who is a media expert and former TV producer. He holds the Guinness World Record for being interviewed the most times in 24 hours (112 interviews on different radio stations). This is a very fun interview that will inspire and motivate you to become your best self and maximize your potential. Jess’s bio: Jess Todtfeld helps people who want to ... GET more media interviews, ACE more media interviews ... and CONVERT interviews into sales. His work helps create the space to “show up” in your life and create jumps in your confidence by eliminating