AI is the new tool of choice for battling cancer, and Andy Moye’s company is at the forefront on a mission to advance cancer detection and patient care and treatment by using cutting-edge artificial intelligence.They are revolutionizing and accelerating the way we conquer this universal enemy.Andy is CEO and Board Member at Paige AI, which is the only company that FDA approved to use AI in diagnosing cancer pathology.This includes the U.S. launch of Paige Prostate Detect, the first and only AI-based pathology product to receive FDA marketing authorization for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use in detecting cancer in prostate biopsies.His involvement in pathology began around 2005 and he’s been at the forefront of the molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, and life sciences industries for nearly two decades, focusing on pathology, oncology, genomics, and precision medicine.Before that, he served in the Navy for eight years flying P-3C aircraft.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymoye/Company Link: https://paige.ai/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:AI’s impact on the healthcare industry.The two sides of AI that will have the biggest impact in the next three to five years.Rampant physician burnout - How AI is addressing it.What company leaders should be asking their health benefit providers.The moment he realized he wanted to lead in healthcare.The one skill that’s contributed most to his success.A strategy that motivates your team.Why an AI company prioritizes people first.Are you trying to get your team to like you? Don’t!What he learned from having one-on-one’s with 100 employees.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The “Gunkie Jar” is a Powerful Measurement of Effectiveness.I had my very first hydrafacial and at the end I was asked, “Want to SEE the results?” While my skin felt great afterwards, the memory that’s seared in my mind is seeing the results of the dead skin, dirt, and gunk.Get inspired by President and Chief Executive Officer of BeautyHealth, Andrew Stanleick, who is leading the beauty industry to be more vulnerable, transparent, and real.He leads a category creating company at the intersection of beauty, aesthetics, wellness and health that is transforming the professional beauty and skincare experience.From a small fishing village in Devon, England, he has led some of the biggest and fastest rising beauty and fashion brands, working in 9 countries over his 25+ year career. He led L’Oréal’s expansion in EMEA, Coach’s growth in Southeast Asia, and the turnaround of Coty Americas, especially the relaunch of Covergirl and as CEO of the Kylie Jenner beauty business.Now as CEO of The Beauty Health Company (NASDAQ: SKIN), Andrew is building a multi brand, tech-driven beauty platform, with rocket-ship brand Hydrafacial as its hero– which is present in 90 countries, delivers 3 million treatments a year, and behind BeautyHealth’s 41% revenue growth in 2022.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstanleick/Company Link: https://www.beautyhealth.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What happened during my first hydrafacial.The big change that's happening in the beauty industry.Why more men are getting into the beauty treatments.How hybrid working is driving the skin care industry.His workout regime. Why he left the “Big Beauty” and transitioned to leading a smaller organization.What it’s like working with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian.How he gets feedback from the frontlines.Their positive LinkedIn strategy.The quote he uses to motivate his team.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Get your team's full effort.You can’t lead a team that’s not committed. What truly separates teams today is how much they buy-in to the mission and their willingness to invest their discretionary effort. You’ll love the mindset of Ivan Tornos, CEO and President of the orthopedics giant, Zimmer Biomet, who is working to transform the company and an entire industry. They are a 96-year-old company in 125 countries with a mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life around the world.Discover the actionable strategies, real-life success stories, and leadership secrets that can transform your team's dedication and propel your organization to the next level. Ivan has 30 years of experience in medtech working around the globe including senior leadership at BD, Medtronic, Baxter, and Johnson and Johsnon with MBAs from The Wharton School, The University of Miami and undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivantornos/Company Link: https://www.zimmerbiomet.com/enWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:The leadership trait that Ivan most admires.How to find great mentors and sponsors.Cleaning tanning beds - What it taught him about leadership.The 3 C’s he leads by.A twist in his career that accelerated his growth.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

He adopted one mantra. Got it tattooed. Then his career took off!Get ready for a big dose of inspiration from Chris Rack, CEO at MRP. He shares the transformational insight that accelerated his career, the tattoo that motivated him, and why he broke the company dress code his first day as CEO. I got chills multiple times in this interview, so be prepared to get a few yourself! Chris’ leadership and personal perspective is so powerful and if you’re considering Account Based Marketing (ABM) or refining your marketing approach, we also get into the incredible tools that MRP to connect organizations to the right buying groups and decision-makers.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherrack/Company Link: https://www.mrpfd.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why introverted sales leaders are having so much success.Why he has a wall of “Flawed Heroes” in his office.The "Mr. Miyagi" leadership strategy.The reason he decided to go all-in on tattoos.The power of Account Based Marketing and one tool leaders need.Product-led growth versus people-lead growth: Why you must understand the difference.How Chris lost 80 lbs in a year.Movie recommendations for the whole family.How to tell what your kids will remember about you.Quotes:“Be you. The world will adjust.”-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Don’t miss Ed Sims' powerful CEO story of shattering cultural barriers, helping thousands of employees, and inspiring an entire country.He discovered his airline's ultimate competitive advantage that ensured it survived the Pandemic and became a thriving organization. Ed worked and was mentored by Sir Richard Branson. He rose from airport check in agent to CEO of two major airlines. He was CEO of Airways New Zealand and Canada’s top low fare airline, WestJet, which he led… …through the largest private equity deal in aviation history.….through COVID-19… the worst crisis in aviation history.Now he serves on the board of KiwiRail and is Board Advisor for Virgin Australia.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsimsCompany Link: https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:His favorite lesson from working for Sir Richard Branson.The blockbuster deal he negotiated on a “Shoestring Budget”.His innovation that makes a 17-hour flight enjoyable.What your authenticity reveals about your competitive advantage.Why he was invited to a sweat lodge and presented with a feathered headdress .A lesson leading the largest private equity deal in aviation history. Why as CEO he often served as a flight attendant (not as a passenger).The strategy he used to save the airline during the pandemic.  Losing an aircraft - Insight for leading in a crisis.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

A documentary showed his weakness….… then it elevated his leadership and inspired thousands.Godard Abel is a 5x B2B SaaS Entrepreneur and Co-Founder and CEO of G2, the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace, which he co-founded in 2012. G2 is used by 80 million people annually with over 2 million authentic peer reviews. It’s valued at $1.1B today.While Godard’s career on the surface looks like a massive succession of “homeruns”, he wasn’t feeling successful on the inside. He was struggling mightily with his mental and physical health.  He was in a bad place and made an incredible personal comeback.Then he felt compelled to share the darkest moments in a LinkedIn/Hubspot documentary because he believes it can help others.I love his story, and I think you’ll be inspired as I was.—-He also serves as Executive Chairman of ThreeKit, a leading 3D visualization technology company, and Logik.io, a next generation configuration technology. Previously, he was Founder and CEO of SteelBrick, which was acquired by Salesforce and also previously co-founded BigMachines, where he served as CEO and built it into a leading software-as-a-service provider which was acquired by Oracle in 2013.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/godardabel/Company Link: https://www.g2.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What drives him.The impact of attending a Waldorf school as a child.Why he decided to show his most vulnerable side in a documentary.Using anxiety and uncertainty as fuel to create.How having a coach has helped him.His “Entrepreneur Alter Ego”.What happened when his company faced bankruptcy.How a forum he joined changed his life.What happens in his CEO peer-group meetings.What he’s doing now that he’s never done at previous companies.How authenticity is transforming his business and industry.Why Linkedin is becoming the gold standard of trust.What he learned from his first business as a teenager.A tip for talking to your kids about business.Resources:Spiraling Up: Spotlighting startup founders on their paths to becoming unicorns.   https://www.hubspot.com/startups/docuseries -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Get inspired by this powerful message from Kevin Murphy, Area President at Gallagher, where he started as an intern and rose to the President’s role over 16 years.He shares his personal leadership strategy to create a powerfully transcendent culture that engages employees and drives long-term commitment and success. What leader doesn’t want that!You’ll also hear the inspiring story behind this idea that he discovered in his first big leadership role when he was relocated to Kingston, Jamaica and he’s been building on it ever since. Gallagher is the Insurance, Risk Management, Consulting CompanyHe’s a perennial “40 under 40” nominee in the markets he’s served and has the distinction of having 4 boys under 6 years old.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfmurphy/Company Link: https://www.ajg.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What he learned about leading from the US Special Forces.How to “intersect” with great leaders.The coffee meeting that changed his life.What drives him.A transcendent leadership moment.Help to boost leadership in West Africa. What happened in Kingston, Jamaica that accelerated his leadership.How you really reach the front line.Resources:Lead the Team Interview with Admiral Scott Giberson Episode 217 100,000 Lives saved By He and his Team: but No One Know their Name https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-000-lives-saved-by-he-and-his-team-but-no-one/id1530970744?i=1000620766426 Ian Vickers - Global Partners in Hope-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Ever been on a CRUISE?? There’s a cruise line CEO leading a revolution. Captain Dan Blanchard of UnCruise founded a unique cruise experience that’s inspired me and thousands around the world.The cruise industry is dominated by three big players, and you’ll be motivated by Dan’s dynamic approach to business, group dynamics, and commitment to sustainability. My family and I recently returned from a trip, and it was a transformative, unforgettable adventure for all of us.As owner and CEO of UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising, Dan leads a small ship adventure travel company that creates connection to nature, and sustainable travel.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/company/un-cruise-adventures/Company Link: https://uncruise.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Dan’s inspiration to take on the Goliath of the cruise industry.What it was like growing up on a tugboat.Designing “Cruise Ship Magic” on the back of a napkin.Why the Alaskan Inside Passage is perfect for adventure travel.“Glacial Facials’ and Ice Caves.The one thing that helps him recruit GREAT employees.His 1,000 lb bear encounter: A hair-raising tale.What it was like being adopted into the Tlingit tribe in Alaska.His greatest leadership tip.What saved the cruise industry during the Pandemic.The reason cruise lines work well for executive retreats.Why he eliminated WiFi on his cruise ships.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

He had Steve Jobs and Bill Gates as Mentors in the Same Year.Get inspired by Ted Tanner, CIO of Big Bear.ai, who shares his incredible personal journey that literally changed the world.Discover the “TAO of Tech Leadership”...how the natural order of human wisdom and tech can harmoniously come together.He’s like the Rick Rubin of Sound and Technology. There’s so much to absorb here from the distilled wisdom of the incredible lineage of his mentors like Steve Job, Bill Gates, and so many others. He’s on the bleeding edge of sound, tech, and Machine Learning, and you’ll want to hear his predictions where it's all headed.It’s poignant, metaphysical, and stretches the imagination about what’s possible.Ted’s motto is “Ship Software, Change The World”.BigBear.ai’s mission is to deliver clarity for the world’s most complex decisions. BigBear.ai’s AI-powered, decision intelligence solutions are leveraged in three core markets: global supply chains & logistics, autonomous systems and cyber. Their customer’s include BigBear.ai’s customers, which include the US Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and the US Federal Government.He’s also served in senior leadership roles at companies like IBM (CTO and Chief Architect - Watson Health), Co-Founder and CTO PokitDok, Apple, and Microsoft.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoretanner/Company Link: https://bigbear.ai/Personal Website: http://www.tedtanner.org/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode:How a catastrophic injury became a pivotal moment.Steve Jobs and Bill Gates - What he learned working for both.The very first meeting he had with Steve Jobs.Ted’s approach to finding great mentors.Why he used rejection letters as wallpaper.What it takes to become a leading CTO.Why leaders must become technical AND strategic.Machine learning - What leaders need to do now.Resources:The Courage to Create - Rollo May-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Beating the dominant competitor isn’t easy.It can feel impossible to change your customers’ hearts and minds when they’re entrenched deeply with a “big brand”, even when they’re getting inferior service.Well get inspired by this leadership insight from Bob Armour, Chief Marketing Officer at M1: The Finance Super app. They are taking on the big brands of the financial industry.He shares the key trait he instills in every employee so they continue to persevere, achieve explosive growth, and turn their smaller size into a compelling advantage.You can leverage this with your team to shape to boost effectiveness, impact, and morale.M1 helps people manage and grow their wealth with Investing, Saving, Borrowing, and Spending all in one place. Over half a million people trust M1 with more than $7.2 billion in assets. He received his undergraduate degree at Notre Dame and his MBA from Northwestern.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobarmourcmo/ Company Link: https://m1.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode:His first job that led to an unexpected leadership insight.Two hacks - Greek yogurt and 80’s one-hit wonders.The one trait he’d like to instill in every employee.Why becoming an insurgent company is a competitive advantage.Three surprising trends in the world of personal finance.What he learned in American Samoa.Three success strategies for every leader.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Your next email should be a “love letter”.My friend and NYT bestselling author, Chris Brogan, explains how this simple mindset shift is the pathway to more effective and successful communication for leaders and even entire organizations.It changes everything.There’s a catastrophic communication breakdown between companies and customers; and equally bosses and employees. It’s getting worse with AI. The world needs more human, heart-powered communication and leaders that step up and adopt this perspective and skill will endure.In this jam-packed interview he shares the secrets he’s learned since becoming one of the world’s top bloggers (since 1980 and also writing a weekly newsletter that’s at the core of much of his success).Every leader should hear this interview because it will teach you to be more human and genuine in your communication. This helps you build trust at deeper levels and builds a stronger workforce.Here’s a bit more of Chris’s street cred:New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 10 books and counting and professional public speaker with over 1000 speeches delivered across 14 countries.Appfire where he’s Chief of Staff to the CEO.Host of the Backpack Show, - the LIVE video TV show.CEO of his own company (Owner Media). One the top bloggers in the world (He’s been at it since 1998).Wrote the Foreword to my book, The QUIT Alternative: The Blueprint for Creating the Job You Love…WITHOUT Quitting.LinkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/in/cbroganCompany Link: https://appfire.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The power of writing a personal newsletter every week.What happens for your team when you communicate from the heart.The 3-step process that makes your communication powerful every time.The question you should ask before sending an email.What big organizations need to learn from small businesses.“Scaling Intimacy” - Bringing authenticity to your leadership in a bigger way.His world-renowned 3 Words Exercise that’s used by many successful leaders.Why you shouldn’t run your team “like a family”.Why leadership is options management.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Get ready for a delightful dose of wisdom that transcends the humble lemonade stand.My daughter is a seasoned lemonade stand entrepreneur, but in this interview, she shares her insights about the single afternoon that was more successful than ALL the other times combined!You’ll discover the one pivotal change she made that made it more fun and significantly boosted her sales.  Turns out, we can apply this to our work and personal life!-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Leaders, you can learn to enjoy the moment.It doesn’t always come naturally for multi-tasking leaders. There always seems to be another opportunity to explore or a “fire to fight”. But, you miss too much when you’re always on the move versus enjoying the moment with your team, friends, or family.That’s where this powerful message from Global COO, Jon Ragan at ThreeSixty Group comes in. He shares an impactful personal story of realizing the importance of presence and enjoying the moment even under the most difficult circumstances.You can immediately apply this lesson to your professional and personal life to make them more meaningful, purposeful, and fun.In case you’re not familiar with it, ThreeSixty Group owns iconic brands including FAO Schwarz, Sharper Image, Wembley, and Vornado sold in over 90,000 retail locations around the world.Jon also has expertise in driving enterprise growth and transformation at Fortune 500 companies including General Electric, Grainger, and Weyerhaeuser.LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonraganCompany Link: https://www.thethreesixtygroup.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Beekeeping and Boy Scouts - The Powerful Lesson he Learned.Advice He’d Give his Younger Self.The Big Benefit of Having a Hobby.What the Enneagram Revealed.A Strategy to Maintain Work-life Balance.The Unexpected Twist that Led to his Success.How Leadership Starts with his Onboarding Strategy.The Worst Leadership Advice he’s Heard.How you Discover the “Sweet Spot” of your Personal Leadership. -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

To Be Great, You Need Great Mentors.Avoid using your time, energy, and resources “reinventing the wheel”.There’s someone that’s been there and succeeded. It's up to you to identify who to ask for feedback then be open to what’s said.That’s mentorship, you’re going to take a lot from this powerful interview with COO and Executive Vice President at Juniper Networks, Manoj Leelanivas.He shares a poignant story of the impact of mentorship in his own life and reveals his personal mentorship playbook that ALL professionals can benefit from…. whether your a mentor, mentee or both!If you don’t know Manoj he’s responsible for all products, engineering, and cloud operations. He also oversees all marketing to align products with Juniper's go-to-market strategy and execution.Juniper has over 9,000 employees in 50 countries and nearly $5 billion in revenue.He’s a leader within the technology industry and the majority of his years of intellectual curiosity and professional leadership have been dedicated to Juniper’s vision of connecting everything and empowering everyone.With over 30 years of expertise in the technology industry, Manoj has experienced first-hand how being a mentor and mentee can play a pivotal role in career success. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mleelanivasCompany Link: https://www.juniper.net/us/en.htmlWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:What he’s Learned as a Podcasting Executive.What renowned Cisco CEO, John Morgridge, taught him about work-life balance.How to get your team to do their best work.His three-step approach to mentorship.Why there’s a correlation between mentoring and job satisfaction.How great mentorship impacted his life.Advice for young professionals looking for mentors.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Draw inspiration from Srini Koushik, CTO of Rackspace, who shares the special trait that stands out as the key to being a successful AI leader. AI is transforming our world at a rapid pace, yet too many leaders are missing the vital leadership characteristics to lead in this dynamic environment.With over 36 years of experience in the tech world including executive roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprises, Nationwide, Magellan, and IBM, it’s been instrumental to his success and he’s fostered it in thousands of his employees.Srini is also the Founder and Global Leader of Foundry for AI by Rackspace (FAIR). Rackspace is one of the world's leading cloud companies.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinikoushikCompany Link: https://www.rackspace.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Srini’s favorite leadership story.How do we all live symbiotically with AI?What Maslow’s Hierarchy teaches us about AI.The warning from NAFTA.How leaders prepare for the future of AI.A strategy to become a life-long learner.How to use a “think break” to power your day.What it was like immigrating to the US at 21.The importance of being an optimistic leader.Why photography is a great leadership teacher.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

“Not Failing” is worse than failing.Josh Leatherman, Chief Marketing Officer Service Express, shares a powerful strategy to turn failure into success without harming your business or career. While failure may slow you down and make you doubt yourself, avoiding it altogether is even worse. Embrace failure as a chance to grow and seize new opportunities. Thanks to Josh's advice, you can have the best of both worlds and turn failures into stepping stones towards success.Josh has an amazing track record of success, partnering with his executive team to grow the company from $30 million in annual revenue to over $300 million. He’s grown the Marketing department from 2 people to over 100 during his time at Service Express by focusing on performance. He’s been featured in AdAge, is a graduate and now Fellow of The Marketing Academy and was recently named a 101 Top B2B Marketing Influencer by CMO Huddles.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshualeatherman/Company Link: https://www.serviceexpress.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:A strategy to teach your team to fail WITHOUT making a major mistake.Tiny test, tremendous triumph: A case study.The $300MM insurgent company: A revenue success story.How Executives can lead on social media and drive change.How his company fosters double digit growth every year.What leaders need to do to get a seat at the table.The strategy that makes his team flourish.The twist in his career that accelerated his growth.Quotes:"Forget the mistake, remember the lesson.”“Your compensation is not correlated to how hard you work, it’s correlated to how hard you are to replace.”-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Should you fire someone who always agrees with you?A strong, supportive team may seem appealing, but there’s a destructive risk when you dig deeper… Blind Consensus.True leaders empower feedback with constructive disagreement and debate, especially surrounding their own ideas. This isn’t easy because it requires reducing your ego and truly listening.Danielle du Toit is the President of SeatGeek’s Enterprise business and shares her strategy for creating a powerful feedback mechanism and how it’s strengthened her team to achieve greatness.She joined SeatGeek at the start of 2019 at the launch of its enterprise business and has grown SeatGeek’s client roster to hundreds of global organizations at the league and team level across the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, English Premier League, golf, tennis, motorsports, and more.SeatGeek was built in 2009 as the only mobile ticketing marketplace created with fan experience top of mind. Prior to SeatGeek, Danielle held similar roles in fast-paced growth businesses at Salesforce, Cheetah Digital, Bullhorn, and ExactTarget. She has also been recognized as a Sports Business Journal “Game Changer” and a Notable Woman in Sports by Crain’s NY.A native Zimbabwean, she earned a Physics and Computer Science degree from Rhodes University in South Africa.https://powertofly.com/up/danielle-du-toit-s-beliefs-on-work-experienceLinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-du-toit-95a68b3/Company Link: https://seatgeek.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What happened that transformed her leadership approach forever.How the "'Flowers Market' strategy helped her become a better leader.A strategy to get helpful feedback from your team. How crossing borders, builds leaders: The profound lessons of leadership across cultures.Advice for empowering female leaders and breaking barriers. -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

One question revealed her leadership style.It weakens your impact when you “perform” or “fake it til you make it” as a leader. Even if you’ve pulled it off for a while, it eventually catches up with you and decreases your motivation leading to burnout. Your career is a life-long journey and it’s vital to play the long game!Michelle Chiantera is Chief Marketing Officer at Alludo and shares the inspiring moment she discoverd her authentic leadership style and the insightful question she asked that helped her accelerate her career to the executive ranks.Alludo is a global technology company with 2.5 million customers based in Ottawa, ON that includes Parallels®, CorelDRAW®, MindManager®, and WinZip®. Michelle has had a 25-year career and also served as a senior leader at CISCO and serves on the board of Building Minds in South Sudan (BMISS) and as the Fundraising Chair (June 2020-present). As part of the BMISS work, Michelle funds a woman-owned business in the village of Mayen-Abun in Twic State, South Sudan. Through hard work and the BMISS investment, Michelle is incredibly proud that the business owner was able to send her first child to a university in Egypt.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellechiantera/Company Link: https://www.alludo.com/en/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What happened when she funded a woman-owned business in South Sudan.Tribal Beer?What reveals your personal leadership style.The mantra that’s guided her career.What it's like being the first person in your family to go to college.When losing her dream job because of her biggest opportunity.The mistake people make when asking for help.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Get inspired by our Wilderness Guide, Mareth Griffith, who led us on an epic adventure in the Alaskan Wild. You’ll discover her amazing stories and insights for leading your team through even the most dangerous situations and conditions.She’s worked on expedition cruise ships since 2015, leading adventurous souls on epic quests to seek out glaciers, bears, and whales in the wilds of coastal Alaska and beyond. In her fifteen years as an Alaska naturalist, she’s worked for remote lodges inside Kenai Fjords National Park, led winter sea kayaking trips in Alaskan fjords, and worked as a tour guide for a marine mammal rehabilitation center. Outside of Alaska, Mareth has guided in Antarctica, Mexico, Hawaii and Northern Ireland—where her nearest neighbors included two thousand puffins and the ghost of a spectral black horse.Mareth graduated with a degree in music from Smith College, and worked as a theatrical sound technician on the East Coast for two years before returning to Alaska for good. She holds certifications as a Wilderness First Responder, ACA coastal kayak guide, and is a Coast-Guard-licensed boat captain. Mareth plays violin and guitar, and her writing has been published in literary journals and through Parvus Press. When she’s not in the field, Mareth lives in an off-grid cabin surrounded by blueberry bushes in the woods outside of Seward, Alaska.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareth-griffith-b1239715/Company Link:https://uncruise.com/https://www.facebook.com/mareth.griffith?mibextid=LQQJ4d What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The secret to guiding a thrilling Alaskan trip (regardless of age or ability).Crucial leadership behaviors in the face of danger: A guide's perspective.Taming guests’ fear and anxiety in the Alaskan wilderness.Crafting an unforgettable experience: The storytelling secrets of great guides.Face-to-face with a bear: How to react and prevail in the wilderness.The hardest lesson she learned as a guide.A time her mettle was tested when leading a glacier trek.Why she chose the life of a wilderness guide.What it’s like living off the grid in Alaskan winters!-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

He and his Team Saved 100,000+ Lives and No One Knows their Name.Get inspired by Two-Star Admiral Scott Giberson (Ret), who led and won with the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service versus one of the nastiest infectious diseases in history (Ebola).You'll hear the key lessons learned of what it takes to lead a team against a raging infectious disease breakout, including communicating with the most powerful leaders in the world like the President of the United States.The story is so remarkable that it inspired a documentary, "The Invisible Corps" that was just released by PBS!Scott served as a 2-star Rear Admiral, Deputy U.S. Surgeon General, Assistant U.S. Surgeon General, and Commander, Commissioned Corps Ebola Response West Africa.Check it out!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-giberson-71111556/Company Link: https://ami.health/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The Invisible Corp that won the war against Ebola (and what he learned as their leader).What leader can do to “decomplexify” in a crisis.The critical phone call with President Obama.The advice he’d give his younger self today.The twist in his career that led to his growth.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter