538: Leadership is Changing Highlights 2023 (ft. Steve Sommerfeld, Ernie Sander and Jim Massey)
Leadership Is Changing
English - January 10, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsManagement Business Careers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode, we delve into the captivating journeys of three remarkable individuals. First, we meet Steve Sommerfeld, a professional freestyle motocross rider turned business manager, whose path from an Australian dairy farm to international motocross arenas is a tale of resilience and adaptability, marked by a life-altering injury that redefined his career. Next, we explore the world of media with Ernie Sander, a seasoned media executive from Boston, now making waves in New York City. Ernie's extensive experience, from the Wall Street Journal to the forefront of digital media, provides an insider's look at the industry's evolution and the shifting work culture in a post-pandemic world. Finally, we hear from Jim Massey, a "five and dime behaviorist" with a diverse background spanning politics, marketing, and sustainability. Jim's journey, from his transformative work at AstraZeneca to navigating personal and global changes during the COVID-19 crisis, highlights the power of human behavior in driving ethical and societal progress.
Join us as we uncover the resilience, innovation, and human insight that define these extraordinary lives.
In this episode:
Steve discusses his background, growing up on a dairy farm in Australia and how it led to his career in motocross.Steve recounts his severe injury that led him to relearn walking and how it impacted his career.Steve reflects on the unpredictability of life and the importance of being prepared for anything.Main takeaways:
Quotes:
"You don't take things for granted because anything can happen at any time." - Steve Sommerfeld
"Being prepared for it and going through it are still two very different things." - Steve Sommerfeld
"I describe myself as a five and dime behaviorist... trying to drive human behavior for good." - Jim Massey
"Change is the only thing I know... it's all any of us know, and it's just increasing." - Jim Massey
"Always be changing... never be complacent." - Jim Massey
"95%t of the issue with change is in our head." - Jim Massey
Connect with Denis:
Email: [email protected]
In this episode, we delve into the captivating journeys of three remarkable individuals. First, we meet Steve Sommerfeld, a professional freestyle motocross rider turned business manager, whose path from an Australian dairy farm to international motocross arenas is a tale of resilience and adaptability, marked by a life-altering injury that redefined his career. Next, we explore the world of media with Ernie Sander, a seasoned media executive from Boston, now making waves in New York City. Ernie's extensive experience, from the Wall Street Journal to the forefront of digital media, provides an insider's look at the industry's evolution and the shifting work culture in a post-pandemic world. Finally, we hear from Jim Massey, a "five and dime behaviorist" with a diverse background spanning politics, marketing, and sustainability. Jim's journey, from his transformative work at AstraZeneca to navigating personal and global changes during the COVID-19 crisis, highlights the power of human behavior in driving ethical and societal progress.
Join us as we uncover the resilience, innovation, and human insight that define these extraordinary lives.
In this episode:
Steve discusses his background, growing up on a dairy farm in Australia and how it led to his career in motocross.Steve recounts his severe injury that led him to relearn walking and how it impacted his career.Steve reflects on the unpredictability of life and the importance of being prepared for anything.Main takeaways:
Quotes:
"You don't take things for granted because anything can happen at any time." - Steve Sommerfeld
"Being prepared for it and going through it are still two very different things." - Steve Sommerfeld
"I describe myself as a five and dime behaviorist... trying to drive human behavior for good." - Jim Massey
"Change is the only thing I know... it's all any of us know, and it's just increasing." - Jim Massey
"Always be changing... never be complacent." - Jim Massey
"95%t of the issue with change is in our head." - Jim Massey
Connect with Denis:
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/
Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/
Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/