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Play Your Position

420 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings

Many of us receive the call to leadership at some point in our lives. It can happen when we are young, and it can happen later. Sometimes it happens more than once. Regardless of its timing, saying yes to that call fundamentally changes us and the direction of our lives. The Play Your Position Podcast explores what happens when we answer the call -- and why it matters.

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185: Molly Grubb Wants You to Be Wealthy

February 01, 2019 08:30 - 36 minutes - 85.4 MB

“Some people do cocaine; my drug of choice is helping people keep as much of their wealth as possible. It’s the greatest natural high on earth.”   If that doesn’t get your attention, Team, I don’t know what will. Today’s starting quarterback is Molly Grubb and she is a dynasty builder. After seeing her family’s business torn away from her parents, watching them lose their identity and then walking away with almost nothing, Molly decided she wasn’t going to let that happen to other entrep...

184: John Fairclough on the Freedom of Being Yourself

January 25, 2019 18:38 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MB

John Fairclough (FAIR-clow) founded The Resicom Group to help retailers optimize the way they improve and maintain their store environment. Under his leadership, the company has evolved from a local construction company into an international provider of facility maintenance and construction services. Naturally curious, John spends his time developing better questions to find the “uncommon sense” of a situation. By improving his questions, he’s been able to create better answers to the chall...

183: 2019 Season Kick off!

January 19, 2019 23:49 - 13 minutes - 31.3 MB

Happy New Year, Team PYP!   I'm super excited about 2019 and I hope you are, too!   I've got another fantastic season planned for you featuring a new lineup of phenomenal guests, bonus audibles, and some fun surprises along the way. New music, new cover art, new everything will inspire you to do more of what you already do well while also challenging you to step it up and move past your comfort zone so you can score more game-winning touchdowns.   That sounds really great to me! ...

182: Pat Rigsby on the IDEAL Business Formula

December 17, 2018 08:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Pat Rigsby is a dad, husband, business coach, entrepreneur & author. He’s built over 25 different businesses, including 2 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 award-winning franchises. Today he coaches entrepreneurs to create their Ideal Business, one that allows them to earn more, have a greater impact, and enjoy more freedom to live the lives of their dreams. He’s here today to share his insight with you to help you build the business of your dreams.   Get more out of PYP with these links: Sho...

182: Pat Rigsby on the IDEAL Business Formula

December 17, 2018 08:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Pat Rigsby is a dad, husband, business coach, entrepreneur & author. He’s built over 25 different businesses, including 2 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 award-winning franchises. Today he coaches entrepreneurs to create their Ideal Business, one that allows them to earn more, have a greater impact, and enjoy more freedom to live the lives of their dreams. He’s here today to share his insight with you to help you build the business of your dreams.   Get more out of PYP with these links: Sho...

181: Scott Reib on How to Legally Protect Yourself and Your Business Online

December 03, 2018 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

The rules of the Internet are changing every day. Smart business owners enlist the help of attorneys like this week's PYP MVP Scott Reib. Scott Reib (pronounced “Reeb”) is known as America’s Legal Coach. He’s the official Zig Ziglar Small Business Lawyer, a Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer, and he has over 20 years of experience as an attorney. For the last two decades, Scott has been helping business owners, entrepreneurs, coaches, and service providers to “shatterproof” their businesses ...

180: Aaron Walker on Why Isolation Is the Enemy of Excellence

November 26, 2018 08:30 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Imagine it’s another normal day. You're driving to work, thinking about what’s on tap for you and your business. You are 27 years old, you have worked hard for the last 14 years to build a multi-million dollar business, taking you out of poverty and into the realms of the world’s elite entrepreneurs.   Suddenly, you accidentally hit a pedestrian. Time stops. This day is forever frozen in your mind. You come to find out the person you hit didn't make it.   How different would your lif...

179: Austin Belcak on Unconventional Strategies for Landing the Job of Your Dreams

November 16, 2018 14:47 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Who do you know who is currently looking for a new job and continues to hit dead ends in their job search? What is the secret to landing your next great job with your dream company -- without going through the hassle and frustration of online job applications? How does anyone -- at any age -- find meaningful work that pays well when the job application process is fundamentally broken? Maybe you’re like today’s PYP MVP Austin Belcak (“Bell-sack”) who found himself applying for more tha...

178: Marked Safe

November 08, 2018 20:24 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

The rise of people marking themselves safe on social media after yet another tragedy is a growing leadership problem.   My central question on today’s bonus audible of the Play Your Position Podcast is:   What role can each of us play in solving it?   <<<--->>> Click here for more information about past guests, your host, and other awesome resources designed to help you run your ball into the end zone. 

177: Andie Kramer and Al Harris on Breaking through Bias at Work and Beyond

November 02, 2018 07:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

For anyone who works in a diverse culture, today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast is not to be missed. I had the chance to talk with the authors of the popular book Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work, married lawyers Andie Kramer and Al Harris who have been speaking and writing about gender communication for more than 30 years.   What they understand about good communication goes beyond gender. That's one of the many takeaways I pick...

176: PYP Bonus Audible Extra Innings

October 28, 2018 20:30 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

At times in our lives, circumstances will ask us to go beyond what we expected would happen. Game 3 of the 2018 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers demonstrated this phenomenon quite literally, extending 18 innings and lasting close to seven hours. Every player, coach, manager, and fan was exhausted when the game finally ended on a solo home run. This game got me thinking about the "extra innings" of our lives.   Specifically:   What happens at work ...

175: Karen Aberle on the Universal Dance of Relationship

October 21, 2018 07:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Whether you’re single, married, happily partnered, or searching for love, you’ll be amazed at the insights shared by today’s guest, Karen Aberle.   Karen is the author of #1 Amazon bestseller Love’s Invisible Dance, inspired by her own juicy 30-year marriage, 3 decades of researching and teaching about relationship and the philosophy of language, and an 18-year apprenticeship with Huichol shamans of central Mexico.   She’s coached individuals and teams in Fortune 100 organizations in...

174: Bonus Audible The Boulder on Your Shoulder

October 18, 2018 07:30 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

We're all carrying around a boulder on our shoulder of one type or another.   In this week's bonus audible, I explore some common boulders dragging people down these days and ask some tough questions about what we can do to roll those boulders off our shoulders, freeing us from their weight and relentless damage.   ----------------------------   Could you or your organization benefit from a quick executive communications refresher and boost? I'm currently taking new client consul...

173: Mike Redbord of Hubspot on How to Turn Customer Service into Profits

October 10, 2018 07:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Michael Redbord is the General Manager of the Service Hub at HubSpot. Prior to that, Michael scaled the HubSpot Customer Support team from 20 people in a single office with single-language phone support to more than 200 people powering a global, multi-lingual, multi-channel support experience. In doing so, Michael turned HubSpot’s customer support team from a cost center to a profit center and one of HubSpot’s greatest engines of growth, with an unimaginable revenue retention rate of over 10...

173: Mike Redbord of Hubspot on How to Turn Customer Service into Profits

October 10, 2018 07:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Michael Redbord is the General Manager of the Service Hub at HubSpot. Prior to that, Michael scaled the HubSpot Customer Support team from 20 people in a single office with single-language phone support to more than 200 people powering a global, multi-lingual, multi-channel support experience. In doing so, Michael turned HubSpot’s customer support team from a cost center to a profit center and one of HubSpot’s greatest engines of growth, with an unimaginable revenue retention rate of over 10...

172: Kevin Monaghan on Protecting Business Owners and Their Profits

September 30, 2018 07:30 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Why pay more salary or give away ownership when there’s a smarter way?   This question is at the heart of today’s MVP’s business and it’s one that gets people’s attention quickly. Kevin Monaghan doesn’t mess around when it comes to the hard-earned money business owners earn and you will learn a lot today from him about how you can use that money more effectively while keeping plenty for yourself (as you should).   Player stats for Kevin Monaghan: Kevin Monaghan’s wide-ranging experi...

171: Jason Treu on Why Curiosity Can Be More Valuable than Grit or Determination

September 23, 2018 07:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

We hear a lot about grit and determination these days when it comes to getting ahead, but what about other factors that play a role in success? Today's MVP Jason Treu is full of ideas. His energy is infectious and you will love what he has to say about curiosity as a tool for getting ahead in your business or career. We had a terrific conversation and you won't want to miss the super cool game he gives away for free (details at the end of the show). Enjoy!   Player stats on Jason Tre...

170: Bonus Audible -- "From Innovation to Invoices"

September 19, 2018 17:41 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MB

Are you and/or your company or organization caught up in the current innovation for the sake of innovation trend?  In today's bonus audible, I share with you some insights I picked up from attending a panel discussion recently in Portland, Oregon at the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business where the topic of innovation and its role in business today was front and center.  Interested in exploring how to shore up your executive writing skills for greater impact, a stronger ...

169: Michelle Gomez on Moving Past Imposter Syndrome

September 13, 2018 07:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Michelle Gomez is the creator of The D.A.R.I.N.G. Process and an accomplished corporate executive with over 18 years in the transportation and logistics industry. The first in her family to graduate from college, she has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and a certification in Broadcast Journalism. Throughout her career, Michelle has been an advocate for women in the workforce, leading the charge in speaking forums, business arti...

168: Bonus Audible on Keeping Score

August 27, 2018 17:42 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

Everyone does it in one way or another.   Keeping score, that is.   Think about this: Facebook likes. New York Time bestseller. Who cooks, who cleans up. All forms of keeping score.   In today's bonus audible, I explore the concept of keeping score from a few different perspectives.    <<<--->>>   Connect with me on social media:   Subscribe to the Find Your Football Newsletter   Twitter   LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   PYP Leadership Academy

167: Jim Jubelirer: The Future Is Brighter than You Think

August 19, 2018 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Jim Jubelirer (JUBE-uh-leer) is a seasoned executive, coach, and public speaker. Jim’s mission is to help leaders improve their business performance and personal satisfaction. Jim speaks to a wide variety of audiences about leadership and business excellence and motivates people to achieve Breakthrough Results.   He has designed and delivered custom training programs and has delivered speeches, conference presentations and/or executive seminars to over 6,000 people from over 40 countries....

166: Adam Capes of Getaway2Give Is Disrupting Fundraising and the Travel Industry at the Same Time

August 12, 2018 07:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Adam Capes is disrupting the fundraising and vacation travel spaces simultaneously. He is the Co-Founder and President of Getaway2Give, a company changing the way non-profits raise money and people think about vacations. Their mission is to be the best in the country at helping charities and schools raise money, and they’ve helped raise over $10M so far.   Adam began his journey to being a Social Entrepreneur as co-founder and president of a luxury residence fund called Equity Estates. Th...

165: Bonus Audible on Coaching

August 05, 2018 07:30 - 7 minutes - 9.95 MB

In the snippet you are about to hear from my one-minute mindset series, I share with you three reasons why you might want to consider working with a coach. As we gear up for the fall run, and 2019 not being very far behind that, what could a coach help you accomplish that you just can’t get done on your own? Do you have a book you’ve been carrying around in your head for a while that you’d like to get into the world? Is your career going the way you’d like it to go? How are your leadership s...

164: David Quick Cuts through the Bull so Leaders Can Build a Compelling Vision and Thrive

July 29, 2018 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

“If one of us is not like the other, then we have to take action.”   If you are at all familiar with Sesame Street, this reference by today’s MVP David Quick to the iconic children’s show will hit home.   David Quick is referring to how leaders can create a magnetic and compelling vision for their company so that more people will be attracted to what they are doing.     You will learn quickly just like I did that David is no bull.   “I use the analogy all the time, I need to ...

163: Bonus Audible World Cup 2018

July 16, 2018 18:37 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

Notes on the World Cup 2018 Did you watch the World Cup finale yesterday? I will first begin by saying I am not an active soccer fan per se but if you’ve been listening to the Play Your Position podcast for a while, you know I am a bonafide sports fan. I love a good match. Could be tennis could be soccer could be croquet -- I love to watch people engage in sport because it’s one of the things that makes us fundamentally human. It’s a celebration of life. Science has shown that animals ...

162: Todd Palmer on Mindfulness, Culture and How to Ask for What You Want

July 14, 2018 07:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

The hardest day of his business was also the best day of his business. Today's PYP Todd Palmer talks openly on today's episode about firing himself, changing his mindset for the better and being willing to reinvent himself and his business when he realized things just weren't going to work out if he kept going the way he'd been going. PYP MVP Player Stats: Todd Palmer is a renowned thought leader/CEO, executive coach and author who is committed to Improving Lives. As a successful entrepre...

161: Bonus Audible Quality vs Quantity

July 10, 2018 22:13 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

Do numbers matter? When you log on to any of your social media platforms, do you find yourself wondering how certain people have so many fans or followers? How bothered are you if your numbers aren't as big as other people in your field or industry? In today's bonus audible, I explore these questions along with the concept of quality vs quantity with respect to the "in your face" social world we find ourselves in. How does knowing numbers of fans, followers and zeroes in bank accoun...

160: Albert Williams on How the Circle of Value Can Transform Your Business

June 12, 2018 07:30 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

At the end of our conversation, I asked Albert Williams who or what is he watching on Sunday. Who is his favorite team?   “Well, my daughter is a Girl Scout, so this Sunday is all about selling cookies!” he laughed.   I asked him which kind are his favorite.   Without hesitation he said, “Samoas.”   I smiled. “Ya, it’s hard to beat that coconut chocolate caramel goodness. But I have to say -- I’m a Thin Mint girl myself.”   And so it goes with today’s PYP MVP Albert Willi...

159: Bonus Audible on Digital Device Addiction

June 06, 2018 07:30 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MB

They are a fact of life, but are our smart phones, tablets and laptops taking over our lives to the detriment of actually living a life?   In today's bonus PYP audible, I explore this question along with some observations from a mini experiment I ran during a recent shopping experience.   What are your thoughts on the proliferation of digital devices in our culture today? Let me know over at PYP Podcast dot com! Would love to hear from you. Enjoy today's episode! :-)

158: Ron Saharyan on Why Every Business Needs to Put Profit First

June 03, 2018 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

“There’s a revolution going on in the accounting world right now,” today’s PYP MVP Ron Saharyan says. “We’re all about an algorithm away from being totally outsourced.”   You will discover pretty fast that Ron is not shy about sharing his enthusiasm and passion for embracing change. From his unique vantage point of working with bookkeepers, accountants and business coaches, the writing is on the wall: get with the new program or get left behind.   Ron’s PYP Player Stats:   Ron Sa...

157: Bonus Audible on Getting Back to Basics

May 30, 2018 19:41 - 6 minutes - 9.16 MB

The iconic UCLA men's college basketball coach John Wooden was known for a lot of things, including his philosophy on winning. In today's bonus PYP Audible, I highlight one of his most famous coaching approaches when things weren't going well for his team: "It's time to go back to basics."   What are the basics you can go back to when things in your business, life or career go off the rails? Today's episode will inspire you to think about what you can do when things don't go well. ...

156: Selena Rezvani on Creating Workplace Cultures that Work

May 25, 2018 07:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

I love when PYP MVPs refer people to be guests on the show.   Today’s guest is one such referral, a terrific woman who comes to us via Jo Miller (PYP Episode #87). Selena Rezvani is strong, and tough, and suited up to face the biggest thrills and challenges life throws her way.   And to be clear: times are challenging. For women. For men. And Selena isn’t afraid to talk about “big ideas” related to these challenges because talking is where change starts.   As a Vice President of ...

155: Bonus Audible on Excellence

May 22, 2018 18:19 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MB

Hello Team PYP! In today’s audible, I talk about this mad crazy world we now find ourselves living in, how creating and sharing engaging content with our tribes is top of mind for a lot of us and why the pursuit of excellence never gets old. Because I am super engaged right now in helping some of my clients create their thought leadership content, I can’t make creating new content a top priority for my audible series.   So, what’s an effective entrepreneur to do in this situation?   ...

154: Tom Schwab Helps Businesses Succeed with Podcast Interview Marketing

May 15, 2018 17:20 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Tom Schwab completes the circle of PYP MVPs from a very special tribe known as Interview Valet. Starting with Aaron Walker, who led to Matt Miller, who led to Scott Beebe, who led to Tom Schwab...I feel like the Interview Valet team has been represented very well here at PYP.   That's one of the many reasons I was so excited when Tom agreed to come on the show. Interview Valet has been a strategic partner for us here at PYP -- I am grateful for the many outstanding individuals Tom and hi...

153: Doug Sandler Is a Nice Guy Who Finishes First

May 06, 2018 07:30 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, and leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First, is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. He specializes in making connections, building relationships and strengthening bonds both inside and outside organizations. His speaking and consulting business is geared towards improving relationships and winning business through his time tested sales, service and relationship building system. Doug is a nationally recogn...

152: Show Me the Money! [3 Book Recommendations]

April 29, 2018 19:05 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

Show me the money!   And in today's audible, it's show me some books about making money, thinking about money, keeping more of our money. To play our positions at peak levels, we have to have money. How much depends on what matters to you -- there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to money.   But there are some universal principles that, when applied, can mean the difference between just scraping by or living a full and abundant life.   I recommend 3 books in today's episode....

151: Mary Kathryn Johnson Will Blow Your Mind with What Chatbots Can Do

April 24, 2018 07:30 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

“What changed the game for the chatbot industry is when Facebook opened up its Messenger platform to automated communication for businesses. So just like with building our email lists where we send people automated messages periodically offering more value to them, we can now do the same thing in Messenger.”   Today’s PYP MVP Mary Kathryn Johnson is back for an encore appearance and A LOT has changed since she last came on the show. It’s safe to say that Mary Kathryn is one of the world’...

150: "One Night in Alaska" -- Celebrating 150 Episodes on PYP

April 18, 2018 07:30 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this week’s Audible, I’m celebrating a big milestone here at PYP. Today’s episode marks a tremendous milestone in my podcasting journey: 150 shows in the vault! I look back over the last 149 episodes and see a lineup of phenomenal guests sprinkled in with some thought-provoking audibles to mix things up and keep it real. I’m excited about what’s coming; I’m excited about the future of PYP.   If you have been with me from the early days, I can’t thank you enough for taking this journey...

149: Sue Monhait on The Blue Ocean Opportunity for Gifters-Bakers-Crafters-Makers

April 15, 2018 18:12 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

“A lot of people get to a point in their lives when they are so done with the 9-5,” says today’s PYP MVP Sue Monhait. “They may be 60, or 65 and ready for something else. But there’s only so many times they can work out, or play golf or tennis. A lot of people have crafts they enjoy that they can turn into a business.”   Sue loves the wonderful community she serves known as Gifters-Bakers-Crafters-Makers. She is known as the Gift Biz Gal and has worked in the retail and online spaces for...

148: Behind the Scenes of a San Francisco Pitch Night

April 11, 2018 07:30 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

The startup scene in San Francisco is very much alive and brimming with ideas I recently had the opportunity to attend a pitch night in downtown SF. Think of it like a mini shark tank, minus Mr. Wonderful. :-) The place was packed. Adult beverages and pizza were served. I arrived early to check out the scene and network and in doing so, I met some fascinating people including: a woman who worked at LinkedIn for six and a half years before it was bought by Microsoft and became the BIG CO...

147: Vince Kramer on Creating Miracles and Living Your Life by Design

April 08, 2018 14:30 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

“The things that I’ve accomplished have been amazing,” says today’s PYP MVP Vince Kramer. “I’ve held director jobs at the corporate level, my military career was way beyond what I expected, and I’ve been an entrepreneur with several different businesses. I had the big house, the beautiful wife, the big bank account and through all of that, there was still something missing in my life and I didn’t know what it was. It wasn’t until I experienced a crisis awakening that what I was missing becam...

146: 10 Leadership Lessons from Attending the AWS Summit San Francisco

April 06, 2018 18:24 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

The future is here and it's called AWS.   I decided to attend the AWS Summit in San Francisco this week on a whim -- I am not a developer and have no intention of becoming one but as a small biz owner and leadership specialist, I believe it's important that everyone has a basic level of understanding around what this mega company known as Amazon is up to.   Long story short:    Mind. Blown. AWS stands for Amazon Web Services and it is true to its namesake. I had the chance to l...

145: Christie Garcia Is Helping Make Good Men Great

March 31, 2018 14:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

“We only get one shot at this crazy thing called life,” today’s PYP MVP Christie Garcia says. “My personal goal is to make sure you leave your legacy and maximize your impact while you are here.”   When she was 29, Christie was the epitome of success. She had a great apartment in San Francisco, a nice car, friends, travel opportunities, an interesting career and all the other external symbols of making it in America. But a freak accident close to Christmas one year caused Christie to ree...

144: Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story?

March 28, 2018 17:48 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

History has its eyes on you, Team! What are you doing to make it proud?   For those of you who are Hamilton fans, the title of this week’s audible will be familiar. For those of you who don’t know about Hamilton, who lives who dies who tells your story are lyrics to one of the songs from the musical. This past Sunday, I sat in the audience next to my daughter and experienced all that is Hamilton for more than three glorious hours.   In today's audible, I unpack the story of Hamilton,...

143: Andrea Owen on Not Feeling Like S*^t and Other Strategies for Living a Kick A$$ Life

March 23, 2018 14:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

I’m not going to lie.   I was really excited when Andrea Owen accepted my invitation to come on PYP and share her stories about being more vulnerable, getting sober and building a life on your own terms. I learned about her through a podcast I listen to, which led me to her podcast Your Kick A$$ Life which led me to her book (which I highly recommend.)   Honest, energetic and inspirational, Andrea Owen isn’t afraid to play her position full out and is winning big time because she doe...

142: Three Podcast Recommendations

March 20, 2018 07:30 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this week's audible, I cut right to the chase and recommend three amazing podcasts for you to consider adding to your weekly playlist!   Don't miss any upcoming announcements about the PYP Leadership Academy Pilot Program coming later this spring! Get your name on the insider's list here today! Twitter   Website

141: Rahul and Varun Aggarwall -- "Good Design Can Solve Most Problems"

March 14, 2018 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

The Aggarwal brothers like to laugh. And they are passionate about great design. We talked over Skype -- I was in Portland, Oregon and they were in India. It was morning for me and night for them. We had a great conversation about launching a business, moving through self-doubt to keep a vision alive and why customer service can be a company’s greatest competitive advantage.   In October 2014, brothers Rahul and Varun Aggarwal launched Designhill in an office in New Delhi, India. In the ...

140: The Story of My 6th Grade Bully

March 11, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this week’s audible, I share the story about my sixth grade bully and the impact getting bullied has had on how I’ve played my position over the years. I also have an exciting announcement to share with you so stay tuned for that!   As far as the big picture of bullying goes… We tend to think of bullying as a kid problem but it’s actually a human problem. Bullying in the workplace is on the rise and it’s impacting the bottom line of a lot of companies because people who don’t feel saf...

139: Yigal Adato -- “If You Want an Epic Life, You Have to Do Epic Work”

March 07, 2018 08:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

On the surface, today’s PYP MVP Yigal Adato had what our culture tells men they’ve made it. The big business, the house, the car, the vacations, the beautiful wife, the family.   Yet…   Below the surface, Yigal was living a lie. He was overweight, he was addicted to porn and he was on the fast track to getting a divorce from the love of his life.   “I had to start telling the truth to myself,” Yigal said fairly early on in our conversation. “Doing that allowed me to become courag...

138: "We are not really sharing what's real."

March 04, 2018 16:30 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Hello Team PYP, welcome to this week’s Audible, Episode #138. I’m calling this audible “We’re not really sharing what’s real” because in my next show, you will hear my guest Yigal Adato go into more detail about why this is happening and what it means for us as men, women and citizens of a global community. You are not going to want to miss that episode because it is one of the most raw and emotional conversations I’ve ever had with a guest here on PYP. That episode is scheduled to drop in t...

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