Leadership Lab with Dr. Patrick Leddin
247 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin Dr. Patrick Leddin every Wednesday as he speaks with authors, thought leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs and other influential leaders as they challenge the status quo of leadership to explore new ways to lead and find success.
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Episode 144: Embrace That Life is a Team Sport With Leader and MLS Team Owner John Ingram
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBJohn Ingram joins Patrick this week in the Leadership Lab to discuss how life and leadership are team sports. John should know. As co-founder of Nashville Soccer Club and Chairman of Ingram Industries Inc, John works to surround himself with strong team players who set big goals and execute with excellence. John joined Ingram Industries Inc. in 1986, serving early in his career as the Assistant Treasurer and also as President of Tennessee Book Company (which became part of Ingram Content G...
Episode 143: Tackle Tough Issues and Make a Difference with CEO and Author Y-Vonne Hutchinson
May 18, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBY-Vonne Hutchinson is the CEO & Founder of Ready Set and the author of How to Talk to Your Boss About Race: Speaking Up Without Getting Shut Down. Y-Vonne believes in tackling big problems and that doing so requires big toolkits. Her company focuses on diversity and inclusion training to help companies to speak up productively about racism and turn talk into action. Prior to launching ReadySet, she worked as an international labor and human rights lawyer for nearly a decade. She has worked...
Episode 142: Launch Your Entrepreneurial Efforts with Ready Dress Go Co-Founders Jessica Kaplan and Zoe Antell
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBJessica Kaplan and Zoe Antell, are passionate about the fashion industry and female empowerment. As Vanderbilt University students, they launched Ready Dress Go to address an unmet need in the market. “We discovered there is a significant gap in the retail market for college-aged women in need of business attire that is appropriate for networking, interviewing, and working while also being stylish and highlighting the uniqueness of each individual.” Jessica, Zoe, and Patrick discuss unde...
Episode 141: Lead and Grow a Lifestyle Brand with President Ken Natori
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBKen Natori is the President of The Natori Company, a designer fashion brand with collections ranging from ready-to-wear, lingerie, and sleepwear, to home textiles, fine jewelry, accessories, bath, and fine jewelry. Patrick and Ken discuss career decisions, transitions, and working in a family business. Learn from Ken’s experience in launching The Natori Company’s e-commerce and licensing business; overseeing finance, public relations, and marketing departments; and leading the business thr...
Episode 140: Perceive Problems as Projects and Get Things Done With Bestselling Author David Allen
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBDavid Allen joins Patrick to discuss the Getting Things Done (GTD) method and how we can use it to reduce ambient anxiety and appropriately engage in our work. David says that the key is to empty our minds and begin to see problems as projects. For over 35 years, David has helped leaders to increase their productivity, reduce stress, and win the game of business and life. Learn more about David’s work at www.gettingthingsdone.com.
Episode 139: Build Relationships, Step Up and Do Good in the World With Teddy Raskin
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBWhile attending Vanderbilt University, Teddy Raskin started Lights on the Lawn (LOTL), an on-campus concert series in Nashville, TN. Initially created to raise funds to support the needs of an injured friend, LOTL grew to other university campuses and has raised over $630,000 for local charities. When COVID hit and health-related restrictions put concerts on the back burner, Teddy co-founded KOACORE, a full-scale safety management firm. KOACORE has delivered millions of safety products to cl...
Episode 138: See What is Hiding in Plain Sight with Author and Art Historian Amy Herman
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBLearn to better observe, communicate, and problem-solve with lawyer and art historian Amy Herman. Amy joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to explore how looking closely at painting, sculpture, and photography can help you hone your visual intelligence. They explore how to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision-making. Over 20 years ago, Amy developed her Art of Perception seminar to improve medical students' observation and comm...
Episode 137: Elevate your focus and develop your people with author Dave McKeown
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBDave McKeown is the author of The Self-Evolved Leader: Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People in a World That Refuses to Slow Down. He is also the host of the podcast Lead Like You Give a Damn. Patrick and Dave discuss how to lead in ways that set you and your team up for success. With a wealth of experience connecting individual and team performance to improved business results, Dave explains how leaders in fast-growing, complex organizations can focus on what matters most. Learn m...
Episode 136: Don’t Miss These 14 Leadership Lessons with Dr. Patrick Leddin
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBLeading others is tough. We’ve got your back. Every week, we produce leadership content to help you to succeed. Sometimes you are so busy tackling all that is going on in your world that you miss what we are sharing. How dare you 😊 In this episode, Patrick recaps the 14 lessons we’ve shared in the first three months of 2022. These lessons include: how to disrupt yourself and your team, ways to better know your people, a framework for setting priorities, and much more. Each lesson consists o...
Episode 135: Get a Grip on Your Time, Focus, and More With Bestselling Author Rick Pastoor
March 23, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBFeeling overwhelmed? Looking to get the essential items done? This episode is a must-listen. Explore how to get a grip on your week, your year, and your life. Rick’s book Grip helps people to better manage their time and get done what truly matters most. His work became a wildfire success in his home country of Holland. It has spread throughout Europe, the U.S. and is gaining traction worldwide. If you want to live according to proven time management principles, you want to listen to ...
Episode 134: Grow yourself and your people with bestselling author Whitney Johnson
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBAre you ready to disrupt yourself? Do you know how to grow yourself and others in smart ways? Whitney Johnson is an innovation and disruption theorist, CEO, bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader. She is also this week’s Leadership Lab guest. Whitney joins Patrick to discuss her latest book “Smart Growth” and explore how the S Curve of Learning can help all of us to get better. An award-winning author, Johnson teaches the S Curve of Learning to managers and companies as ...
Episode 133: Find purpose and passion with author Alaina Love
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Alaina Love joins Patrick to talk about purpose, passion, and inclusion. Alaina is the CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting (PLC), and developer of PLC’s groundbreaking instrument: The Passion Profiler™. Prior to founding PLC, Alaina was Executive Director of Human Resources for Merck & Co, with responsibility for the HR services of over 15,000 employees worldwide. She’s also been a research scientist in the field of immunology and a clinical researcher monitoring internationa...
Episode 132 Produce amazing leadership results with Broadway Producer Brian Moreland
March 02, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBRecently profiled as “Variety’s 2020 Top 10 Broadway to Watch”, Brian Moreland is a two-time Tony Award Nominated Creative Lead Producer for Broadway. Brian joins Patrick to discuss the importance of being kind to yourself and others; why you need to be comfortable being uncomfortable; and how it takes everyone to produce an amazing show. If you are in NYC, be sure to look for Brian’s upcoming Broadway projects which include: American Buffalo with Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren ...
Episode 131: Help people see what you're thinking with author Todd Cherches
February 23, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBDo people see what you are thinking? Todd Cherches is a master at helping leaders to do just that. A consultant, trainer, executive coach, keynote speaker, professor, and author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life. Patrick and Todd talk about how leaders can use frameworks, storytelling, metaphors, and more. Learn more about Todd’s work at www.ToddCherches.com
Episode 130: Go from start-up to grown-up with bestselling author Alisa Cohn
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBAlisa Cohn is an executive coach and bestselling author. Her recent book, From Start-Up to Grown-Up gives readers the knowledge and experience that she has gained from helping companies such as Etsy, Foursquare, InVision, and The Wirecutter become headline names. Alisa teaches that the growth of your company begins with growth within you. This is a great discussion for entrepreneurs and those looking to build a more entrepreneurial spirit in their organization.
Episode 129: Bring Love and Magic to Your Work and Life with Oshoke Abalu
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBOshoke Abalu is a Nigerian-American architect and futurist. She is the co-founder of the Love and Magic Company, a startup studio. Oshoke joins Patrick to discuss making conscious choices, loving yourself and others, and showing grace.
Episode 128: Up Your Confidence With Author and Performance Coach Dr. Nate Zinsser
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBNate Zinsser is the director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program, the nation's gold standard curriculum for teaching and training the mental skills that underlie excellence in any human performance – confidence despite setbacks, concentration despite distractions, and composure under pressure. He is the author of The Confident Mind and has worked with numerous Olympic athletes to build their confidence. Nate and Patrick discuss confidence: what is it, why you need it, and how you b...
Episode 127: Tap into the Success Factor with Dr. Ruth Gotian
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBDo you know how to develop a mindset and skillset for peak performance? Ruth Gotian does. Ruth Gotian is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, educator, and social scientist who researches the most successful people in order to learn about their mindsets and practices. She serves as the Chief Learning Officer and is Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, New York. She is the 2021 recipient of the Thinkers50 RADAR Award, making her the wor...
Episode 126. Do Hard Things In a Human Way with Bestselling Author Jacqueline Carter
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBPatrick is joined this week by Jacqueline Carter. Jacqueline is an international partner and leads Potential Project in North America. She works with many global accounts including Cisco, Accenture, Danaher, Eli Lilly and IKEA to enhance leadership and organizational performance. She is the co-author of “The Mind of the Leader” published by Harvard Business Review Press in March 2018 and of “One Second Ahead – Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness” published by Palgrave Macmi...
Episode 125. Learn the Rules of Power with Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBAre you ready for a conversation about gaining, maintaining, and wielding power? Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University where he has taught since 1979. He is the author or co-author of 15 books including: Dying for a Paycheck, Leadership BS, What Were They Thinking, and Power. Patrick and Jeffrey's 30-minute discussion is informative, insightful, and will cause you to think differently about...
Episode 124. Plant Seeds and Advocate for Others with Author Cyntoia Brown Long
January 05, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBIn 2019, Cyntoia Brown Long's story captured our collective interest. Fifteen years into a life sentence for killing a man when she was 16-years-old, advocates ranging from Kim Kardashian and Rihanna to lawmakers to the general population advocated for her release. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam granted Cyntoia clemency calling her situation a "tragic and complex case" involving sex trafficking and mandatory sentencing laws. Cyntoia joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss what she has...
Episode 123. Choose to Be Courageous with Ryan Berman Revisited
December 29, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MBPatrick revisits his 2020 interview with Ryan Berman for the final 2021 podcast episode. Ryan Berman knows a great deal about the importance of courage. He has spent his career creating and sharing courageous ideas. He also invested four years of his life interviewing leaders and studying organizations to understand why courage matters. In 2019, Ryan released Return on Courage: A Business Playbook for Courage Change. Let’s face it, we need courageous leaders – people who stand for something ...
Episode 122. Discover the Perfect Coach with Eddie Turner
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBJoin Patrick as he revisits his conversation with Eddie Turner. Eddie is an executive and leadership coach, international best-selling author, learning and workshop facilitator, keynote speaker, and podcast host. The leadership lab discussion focuses on coaching, leadership, how to unlock your own greatness, and Eddie's book, 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders. New Leadership Lab episode start January 5, 2022!
Episode 121. Thriving in the Face of Scarcity with Dr. Kelly Goldsmith
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week we are featuring an encore presentation of an interview with Dr. Kelly Goldsmith. Professor Kelly Goldsmith joins Patrick in the lab to share her research on scarcity. As a Vanderbilt University business professor, a world renowned researcher, and a former contestant on the tv show Survivor, Dr. Goldsmith teaches us how to thrive when resources are limited.
Episode 120. Be Fearless and Trust Your Gut with CEO Monique Nelson
December 07, 2021 01:26 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBPatrick is on hiatus until 2022, but the learning continues... Monique Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG) UWG is the “longest standing full-service multicultural marketing and advertising agency in the United States.” Patrick and Monique explore what Monique has learned over the course of her career about being fearless and trusting your gut. Learn more about UWG at https://uwginc.com
Episode 119. Lead with Conscious and Conviction with Patagonia's Director of Philosophy Vincent Stanley
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBOften called Patagonia’s storyteller, Vincent has been with the company since 1973. Vincent wrote the company’s initial ad copy, led Patagonia’s sales and marketing efforts for two decades, co-authored The Responsible Company with Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, and taught employees at every level about the history and culture of the organization. Patrick revisits his conversation with Vincent when they talk about leading with conscious and conviction. You can learn more about Patagon...
Episode 118. How Will You Measure Your Life with Karen Dillon Revisited
November 24, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBIn June 2020, Patrick sat down with NYT bestselling author and former Harvard Business Review editor to discuss the question: How Will You Measure Your Life. Today? Now is a great time to revisit that question. How will you measure your life? That can be a very daunting question but answering it can make all the difference. Regardless of where you are in your life, determining how you are going to measure how you lived your life is better figured out right now. Karen sits down with Patric...
Episode 117. Revisit the Power of Gratitude with Bestselling Author Chester Elton
November 19, 2021 15:56 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBThe Leadership Lab podcast is on a brief hiatus as we recharge and create our next series of episodes. Don't worry - the learning continues! During the break, we've curated a selection of past podcast episodes that will allow you to continue to learn, grow, and develop. This week we revisit a conversation between Patrick and the inspiring Chester Elton. Chester Elton is an influential New York Times bestselling author, described as the “apostle of appreciation” whose work aims to add grati...
Episode 116: Unleash the Hero Within You With Author Kevin Brown
November 10, 2021 14:08 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBThis week, best selling author and world renowned keynote speaker Kevin Brown joins Patrick to discuss The Hero Effect. This philosophy, which stems from Kevin's 30+ year career in franchise development, separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. The conversation explores how you can become a "hero" which, in turn, will allow for organizational success.
Episode 115. Build a Team of Impact Players with NYT Bestselling Author Liz Wiseman
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBNYT bestselling author Liz Wiseman joins Patrick to talk about her latest book Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact. The conversation explores how you can become a difference maker and build a team of difference makers around you.
Episode 114. Make a Dent in the Universe
October 13, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBDo you want to make a difference in the world? We bet you do and we believe we have five actions that will help you to do that. Patrick discusses how you can make a dent in the universe (or at least your little corner of it). Learn how you can Engage, Think, Create, Share, and Impact others.
Episode 113. Put a Coach in the Palm of Your Hand with Kevin Kruse
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Kevin Kruse joins Patrick to discuss what motivated him to launch several businesses, his goal of impacting 100 million leaders, and why it’s important for you to put a coach in the palm of your hand. Download the LeadX coaching app and put a coach in the palm of your hand today.
Episode 112. Revisit and Learn with Bestselling Author and Coach Dorie Clark
September 29, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBDorie Clark has a new book out, The Long Game: How to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world. In celebration of her new book, this week we are revisiting episode 44 when Dorie joined Patrick in the Leadership Lab.
Episode 111. Subscribe to a Winning Business Model with Robbie Kellman Baxter
September 22, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBEvery entrepreneur or budding strategist talks about creating a subscription model for their business, but few know how to get started. Robbie Kellman Baxter is an expert in the area of subscription models and knows what it takes to get it right. Her work projects include Netflix, Oracle, eBay, and many other well-known brands. She’s written two books on the subject and has spoken at organizations around the world. Here is your unique chance to learn about what it takes to build a subscripti...
Episode 110. Reflect, Celebrate, and be Grateful with Dr. Patrick Leddin
September 15, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week, Patrick shares how The Five-Week Leadership Challenge has performed since its August 24th release and discusses two leadership tools that Leddin Group has created to help you to win on your goals.
Episode 109. Deliver the Gold Standard with Lifestyle Advisor Colin Cowie
September 08, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBColin Cowie is an international designer and event planner. He’s created event experiences for A-list celebrities, CEOs, world leaders, and Oprah. He joins me to talk about his new book The Gold Standard. The conversation reveals many everyday customer-focused decisions all of us can make to wow those we serve.
Episode 108. Build a Brand Worth Building With Skot Waldron
September 01, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBSkot Waldron is a master communicator and branding expert. He joins Patrick for a brilliant conversation about understanding your personal brand, standing out in a crowded world, and learning what people say about you when you are not in the room.
Episode 107. Launch Something New Into the World with Dr. Patrick Leddin
August 25, 2021 20:27 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBOver the last 18 months, I've been writing and launching my new book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. In this episode, I hit pause on the book tour schedule to share six lessons I've learned from trying to launch something into the world. May these lessons help you in your efforts.
Episode 106. Commit Before You Know with Former Navy SEAL Thom Shea
August 18, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59 MBThom Shea served over two decades as a Navy SEAL. He knows what it is like to get knocked down, to get back up, and to win. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss commitment, resilience, and holding yourself accountable.
Episode 105. Learn Hard Fought Lessons with Former UFC Fighter Charlie 'The Spaniard' Brenneman
August 11, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBCharlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman joins Patrick in the lab to share his journey. He is a former middle school teacher, UFC fighter, and winner of the sports-based reality TV show Pros vs Joes, Season 1. Charlie and Patrick discuss the importance of life-long learning, enthusiasm, growth, and chasing big dreams.
Episode 104. Take The Five-Week Leadership Challenge with Dr. Patrick Leddin
August 04, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBFor today’s episode, we turn the tables and Patrick takes the guest seat in the leadership lab. The guest host is Eddie Turner, who visits to talk to Patrick about his upcoming book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can become the leader you were meant to be. Pre-order at 5weekleadershipchallenge.com and secure your free bonuses now!
Episode 103. Redefine Your Limits With World Record Holder Lucy Westlake
July 28, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBLucy Westlake is an adventurer, explorer, triathlete, runner, and speaker. At 17 years old, she can now add World Record Holder to the list. She joins Patrick to talk about trusting yourself and others as you climb to new heights. Learn more about Lucy at www.LucyWestlake.com
Episode 102. Become Crisis Ready With Author and Entrepreneur Melissa Agnes
July 21, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBMelissa Agnes is crisis ready and she’s helping leaders and organizations to be ready too. Melissa is the founder of the Crisis Ready Institute. She joins Patrick to discuss understanding the difference between a crisis and an issue, avoiding the 5 crisis-ready hindrances, and doing the right thing by the people you serve. Learn more about Melissa’s work at https://www.melissaagnes.com
Episode 101. Realize the Benefits of Self-Awareness With NYT Bestselling Author Tasha Eurich
July 14, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBHow do you see yourself? How do others see you? NYT bestselling author Tasha Eurich joins Patrick to talk about self-awareness: what it is, why it matters, and how to get better at it. As an organization psychologist, Tasha has worked with countless leaders to help them to realize the benefits of being more self-aware. Learn more at TashaEurich.com
Episode 100. Lead and Thrive in a Complex World with Retired General Stan McChrystal
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBStanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and a 2x NYT bestselling author. Stan (we asked and that’s what he said to call him) and Patrick get together for the 100th episode of Leadership Lab to discuss the challenges of leading ourselves and others in a complex world.
Episode 099. Get Over Your Damn Self With Bestselling Author Romi Neustadt
June 30, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBIs it possible to have everything? According to leader and bestselling author Romi Neustadt, the answer is ‘yes’ - but you can’t have it all at the same damn time. Romi joins Patrick to have a straightforward conversation about how to live a fulfilled and authentic life. Learn how to feel less stressed, exhausted, or inadequate. Learn more about Romi at www.romineustadt.com. Pick up my latest book at www.5weekleadershipchallenge.com
Episode 098. Create a Nimble Organization With Author and CEO Peter High
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBIn his latest book, Getting to Nimble: How to Transform Your Company Into a Digital Leader, Peter High discusses how the pace of change in business today is such that it is becoming easier to go from a legendarily high-performing company to liquidation in a short period of time. Peter joins Patrick to discuss how you and your organization can stay relevant, flexible, and beat the odds.
Episode 097. Persevere Through the Toughest of Times with PTSD Author Reggie Ford
June 16, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBReggie D. Ford is the founder and CEO of Rosecrete Wealth Management and the author of Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America. Born into poverty, Reggie overcame immense obstacles to earn multiple degrees from Vanderbilt University and found his own company. His uplifting message shows that by realizing, accepting, and treating mental health with grace, kindness, and appreciation of the backgrounds of those needing s...
Episode 096. Find Clarity in Crisis with Author and Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos
June 09, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBFormer CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos joins Patrick to discuss his new book Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA. They explore Marc’s leadership principles including: The Process Monkey, Win an Oscar, and Humility Is Best Served Warm.
Episode 095. Buy, Sell, Fix, and Grow Your Businesses With Author and Expert Michelle Seiler Tucker
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBMichelle Seiler Tucker helps entrepreneurs to buy, sell, fix, and grow their businesses. Her latest book, Exit Rich, comes out in June 2021. Michelle and Patrick discuss the 5 types of business buyers and the importance of getting 6 Ps in your organization. Learn more about Michelle, her book, and the services she offers at http://www.SeilerTucker.com Check out Patrick’s latest leadership book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, at http://www.5weekleadershipchallenge.com