To The Top: Inspirational Career Advice
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsWe interview authors, entrepreneurs, and thoughts leaders to share their blueprints for success that you can also apply in your own life.
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#91 Jacob Pechenik: Embracing the Beginner's Mindset
May 27, 2024 16:04 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBJacob Pechenik is the co-founder and CEO of Lettuce Grow, a company that makes hydroponic, self-watering farm stands that help you grow your own fresh fruits and vegetables at home -- the way nature intended. Jacob has sustained success in multiple industries and brings a unique perspective in terms of what habits and mindset has helped him over the years. In this episode we discuss the mission behind Lettuce Grow including: -How he's been able to sustain excellence in multiple careers ...
#90 Ryan Hawk & Brook Cupps: The Score That Matters
April 05, 2024 19:30 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThe Score That Matters is a book by Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps about personal excellence and narrowing down on what really matters in your life rather than comparing yourself to others. Ryan is the host of The Learning Leader Show, 3-time author and a keynote speaker. Brook is the head basketball coach at Centerville High School in Ohio where they've won a state title and are one of the top teams in the nation. In this episode we discuss: -Core values and how to develop them -The impo...
#89: James Clear: Making Habits Stick & Breaking Bad Ones
March 04, 2024 23:12 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBJames Clear is a habit formation expert. His book, Atomic Habits, has sold over 20 million copies. He ships a weekly newsletter to 3 million subscribers. His new app, Atoms, is the digital extension of his book to help people make their habits stick. In this episode we discuss: -The difference between someone who can lose 180 lbs doing P90X compared to the one who won't make a change -The deepest level of behavior change, identity-based goals, and how to achieve them and stay on track ...
#88 Michael Lombardi: How History Shapes Our Future
January 31, 2024 06:06 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBMichael Lombardi is one of the leading experts in analyzing the NFL. He currently hosts The GM Shuffle and recently published his second book, Football Done Right, which pays homage to the history of the NFL and former great players and coaches. He's the former General Manager of the Raiders and Patriots, and he learned the game as a scout under the legendary Bill Walsh with the San Francisco 49ers in the mid 1980s. In this episode we discuss: -The impact of Monday Night Football in pop ...
#87 Robert Griffin III: Betting On Yourself
January 23, 2024 05:42 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBRobert Griffin III is a Heisman Trophy winner, Pro Bowler, and NFL Rookie of the Year. He's currently an ESPN analyst and hosts the podcast, RG3 & The Ones. In this episode we discuss: -Why he wanted to emulate Michael Jordan -The criteria he used to select Baylor University after receiving 25 scholarships -Receiving recognition vs the joy of developing others -Traits of the best bosses and leaders -How he responded in the face of adversity, and more.. --- email questions or co...
#86 Ali Abdaal: How to Defeat Procrastination
January 06, 2024 23:41 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBAli Abdaal makes productivity more fun. He teaches through his YouTube channel, podcast (Deep Dive) and his book titled Feel Good Productivity. In this episode we discuss: The moment he decided to change careers from medicine to a full time YouTuber The importance of a beginners mindset How asking for help actually strengthens relationships How to get more clarity around your goals, and more.. -- please consider leaving a review, email questions to [email protected]
#85 Joshua & Rob Church: Founding Edge Theory Labs & Benefits of Cold Water Immersion
October 09, 2023 22:34 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBJoshua Church and Rob Church are cousins who founed one of the leading cold plunges out of necessity because they needed a better recovery tool for cold water immersion. In this episode we discuss: -The origin story behind the cold plunge tub they developed -The benefits of cold water immersion -The most important lessons fromt their parents, book recommendations, and more -- please email questions to [email protected]
#84 Nick Bailey: RE/MAX CEO On Being the Entrepreneur of Your Own Career
August 29, 2023 05:19 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBNick Bailey serves as the President and CEO of RE/MAX. A licensed real estate broker for over 26 years, Nick has broad experience across multiple segments of the industry. He has been a Sr. Vice President at Market Leader, a Vice President at Trulia/Zillow and, just prior to rejoining RE/MAX, the President and CEO of Century 21. Originally from Wyoming, Nick bought his first investment property as a teen and earned his real estate license at 21. He's been named one of the top 25 most influen...
#83 Kevin Shen: How to Make Your Zoom Setup Look Boardroom Ready
July 11, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBKevin Shen is a video expert and content creator who helps people build their studios for business and professional use. In Dream Studio Course he simplifies the principles and equipment required to level up your video, lighting, and studio setup. He shares quick tips around lighting, sound quality and webcam setups that will help you improve your video meetings immediately, along with other tips that will help you enhance your studio over time. These enhancements will boost your confidence ...
#82 Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family): Balancing Work & Parenthood
May 28, 2023 19:22 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBJesse Tyler Ferguson is known for playing Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family. He's an award-winning actor who is also balancing parenthood with a successful career. In this interview we discuss: -What he learned about parenthood from his Modern Family experience -The real-life sacrifices he's had to make to lead a successful career and the importance of doing so -Why it's ok to be excel at a few things vs having to be good at everything and more..
#81 Rishi Mandal: On Future & Doing Work You Love
April 16, 2023 19:14 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBRishi Mandal is the co-founder and CEO of Future, a digital fitness platform that provides a virtual trainer who customizes your workouts and helps you accomplish your fitness goals through 1:1 coaching. Initially a trained astrophysicist with a degree from Stanford, Rishi sold his previous company, Sosh, to Postmates. We discuss Future, the aspects of building a solution to help improve human behavior, including: -Why fortune favors the prepared mind -What he learned about himself throu...
#80 Chris Hufnagel: Leading Through Humility
April 06, 2023 22:39 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBChris Hufnagel is the Group President leading Wolverine Worldwide's active brands including Merrell, Saucony, Chaco, Kid's Group, and Global Licensing. Chris has previously worked in executive roles at companies like Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, and Under Armor. He shares life and career lessons including: -The resilience he learned from working with the founder of Under Armour, Kevin Plank -Why he instills preparation in his children as a key life skill -Important feedback from his team ...
#79 Coach K: On Becoming a World-Class Leader
March 27, 2023 03:41 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBCoach K is arguably the greatest college basketball coach of all-time. He has the most wins, won 5 national titles, and was named "Coach of the Year" 12x. He harnessed his leadership philosophy early on as as a point guard and coach at West Point. He also served as a captain in the US Army. Coach K has recently delivered a MasterClass on Values-Driven Leadership which we discuss including: -One of the most important lessons he learned as an assistant coach on The Dream Team -How he used...
#78 Anne Cavassa (Saucony President): Leading Through Empathy
March 20, 2023 22:46 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBSaucony is a household brand for athletes who love to run. It's also a 125 year-old brand with a rich heritage (and my favorite running shoe). Anne Cavassa, President of Saucony, shares her vision for the brand including life and career advice to live by including: -Important lessons she learned working with founds from brands like Tommy Bahama -How she learned empathy through her mother -How she led through turbulent times through empathy -The most important traits she looks for in ...
#77 Jim Irsay: Owner of the Indianapolis Colts & Historical Artifact Collector
December 09, 2022 22:16 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBJim Irsay has been involved with the Indianapolis Colts for nearly his entire life. He took ownership of the franchise in 1997 after his father's passing. He's known as one of the most eccentric and outspoken owners, and notably open about his own life and struggles. Outside of football, he's invested over $100 million in historical artifacts and memorabilia in areas like music, pop culture, and American history. He's taking a portion of his collection on tour throughout the country and disp...
#76 Latasha James: Living With Intention to Create Her Best Work
December 04, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBLatasha James is a marketing expert, digital creator, and coach. She's built an audience on YouTube with nearly 135K subscribers where she creates videos to help entrepreneurs to scale their business and leverage social media. She also hosts The Freelance Friday Podcast, facilitates a mastermind group (Freelance Friday Club), and has developed several online courses like the Social Media Management Toolbox. Visit her site: https://latashajames.com Things we discuss: -What really preven...
#75 Eric Fleet: Life & Career Lessons Scaling Threads 4 Thought
November 28, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBEric Fleet is the founder of the premium and sustainable clothing brand named Threads 4 Thought. He grew up watching his father in the apparel business and after university he launched the sustainable clothing brand that also benefited from a stroke of luck. Their initial t-shirt designs were politically contreversial and struck a chord with celeberities like Gwen Stefani and Paris Hilton who were wearing them. Over the years, the clothing line and brand has expanded into many retailers like...
#74 Ryan Hawk: Lessons From Interviewing 500 of the World's Greatest Leaders
November 20, 2022 22:21 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBRyan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader Show. He has recorded more than 475 episodes over the past 7 years. Forbes called The Learning Leader Show, “the most dynamic leadership podcast around.” Inc Magazine said, “it’s one of the 5 podcasts to make you a smarter leader.” Apple named it an “all-time best seller” in 2020 and 2021. Ryan is the author of Welcome to Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader. Book Authority named it to its 100 Best Management Audiobooks...
#73 Matt Dixon & Ted McKenna: Habits of High Performing Salespeople (The JOLT Effect)
November 13, 2022 21:41 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBMatthew Dixon and Ted McKenna published a great sales book that can help sales and marketing teams address customer indecision. Combined with mining over 2 million recorded sales calls and studying human behavior, they provide prescriptive advice that you can complement whatever sales methodology you use today. Matthew Dixon was also author of popular book, The Challenger Sale. In this episode we discuss: -The JOLT method and how you can apply it -The concept of the omission bias -Co...
#72 Joe Moglia: Former CEO of TD Ameritrade on Navigating Hard Decisions
November 05, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBJoe Moglia is the former CEO of TD Ameritrade and he spent nearly two decades at Merrill Lynch in leadership positions. He is also the former head football coach of a Division I school, Coastal Carolina. His coaching career spanned on and off from 1968 through 2018 and he earned a head coaching record of 56-22. Some of the topics we discuss: -How having children early in his life impacted his career -What kind of father his children think of him as -How he navigated some of the tough...
#71 Joey Pointer: CEO of Fleet Feet on Taking Risks and Building Brand Around Community
October 30, 2022 18:44 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBJoey pointer, CEO of Fleet Feet, shares his story about how he grew up on a tobacco farm, landed at job at Ernst & Young in finance, and took a leap of faith to join a startup shoe retailer named Fleet Feet based in Sacramento which has grown to over 250+ stores. In this episode we discuss: -Lessons Joey learned from his parents growing up on a tobacco farm -How he navigated the leap of faith from the consulting firm to Fleet Feet -Innovation and investments they've made into the brand...
#70 Carla Harris: How To Be An Influential Leader In Any Environment
October 23, 2022 17:19 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBCarla Harris is a force of nature who has advised and motivated companies around the world. She is a senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley and she earned her economics degree and MBA from Harvard. In 2013, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. In addition to being a popular public speaker and gospel recording artist, Carla has authored several books including Lead to Win -- which is an important guide for the modern leader which we unpa...
#69 Guy Raz: Career Advice From The Host Of 'How I Built This'
October 09, 2022 18:15 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBGuy Raz is the greatest podcaster of our generation. 3.5 million people tune in to every episode of How I Built This where he interviews amazing founders to tell their story. He was widely known as the face of NPR and now is the founder and CEO of Built-It Productions. Guy also hosts Wisdom From the Top and The Great Creators. In this episode we discusss: -Advice he'd give someone early on in their career about how things could change. Guy was a foreign correspondent for years and things c...
#68 Jay Shetty: Cultivating More Self-Awareness
September 25, 2022 05:18 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBJay Shetty is widely known for his inspiring videos which have been seen by over 7B people on YouTube. Jay shares the wisdom he learned living as a monk to help others find their purpose. He hosts the #1 health podcast called On Purpose and we unpack his best-selling book, Think Like a Monk. In this episode we discuss: -The importance of appreciating the journey vs the reward -Why humility is the elixir of the ego -How to cultivate more self-awareness, and more.. If you enjoyed thi...
#67 Dr. Michael Breus: On Getting Better Sleep
August 22, 2022 02:43 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBDr. Michael Breus is the leading authority in the field of sleep. He is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in his field. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In 2021, Reader’s Digest named him the best sleep specialist in the state of California. He's also published four books on the subject of sleep. In this episode we discuss: -Why catching up on sleep is a myth -The 5 tablestak...
#67 Dr. Michael Breus: How To Get The Best Sleep Of Your Life
August 22, 2022 02:43 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBDr. Michael Breus is the leading authority in the field of sleep. He is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in his field. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In 2021, Reader’s Digest named him the best sleep specialist in the state of California. He's also published four books on the subject of sleep. In this episode we discuss: -Why catching up on sleep is a myth -The 5 tablestak...
#66 Liz Fosslien: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay
August 15, 2022 04:56 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBLiz Fosslien's illustrations have made a significant impact on how many view emotions at work and in life. Her superpower is being able to illustrate these emotions in what appears to be a simple drawing which affects millions of people. She's the best-selling author of No Hard Feelings which was about emotions at work, and her new book is titled Big Feelings which touches on both work and life. Here is a link to one of my favorite illustrations about measuring success. In this episod...
#65 Story Musgrave: The Astronaut Who Led the $700 Million Mission To Fix The Hubble Telescope
August 06, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn 1990 when NASA launched the $1.5 billion Hubble Telescope into space, they did so with a faulty mirror that took blurry images. They tasked Story Musgrave to lead a team to fix it. What made him the best person to lead the mission? Because Story was a lifelong learner and his range of experience allowed him to view problems through a unique lens. Story was an electrician, mathemetician, computer programmer, mechanic, pilot, trauma surgeon, and an astronaut who helped design space suits ...
#64 D.J. Vanas: Finding Clarity in Chaos
July 31, 2022 02:14 - 1 hour - 123 MBAn enrolled member of the Ottawa Tribe of Michigan, D.J. was born to impoverished teenage parents. He went from sleeping in a drawer for the first three months of his life to becoming a proud graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, a decorated Air Force captain, a renowned member of the tribal community, a bestselling author, and a revered motivational speaker. A true warrior, who is successful in both business and life, he credits these personal triumphs to traditional teachings and ceremon...
#63 Andy Dunn: Launching a Startup and Losing His Mind
July 24, 2022 01:55 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBAndy Dunn co-founded the e-commerce driven menswear brand Bonobos in 2007 and served as CEO through its 2017 acquisition by Walmart. While business was booming, Andy struggled to manage his mental illness until he hit rock bottom which resulted in a night of mayhem. Andy opens up in his riveting memoir, Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind, which intersects entrepreneurship and mental health. One of the major inflection points at Bonobos was the tense relationship with his co...
#62 Ryan Hawk: The Uncommon Behaviors Of Productive Achievers
May 14, 2022 19:07 - 2 hours - 179 MBRyan Hawk is a leadership advisor, author, and podcast host of The Learning Leader Show where he's interviewed 500 of the world's greatest leaders. His second book, The Pursuit of Excellence, distills the behaviors he's learned from his guests and life experiences in order to live an excellent life. In this episode we discuss: -How he wants his daughters to remember what kind of father he was -Which podcast guests of his he would select to run a potential company of his -Unpacking m...
#61 Troy Sicotte: On Leading With Trust
March 22, 2022 04:09 - 1 hour - 114 MBTroy Sicotte is the President of Mountain Hardwear, a premium apparel and equipment brand designed for mountaineering, camping, and outdoor activities. They are owned by Columbia Sportswear. Troy's career has interesected with music, automotive, and retail industries. He shares stories from touring with his band and how that led him through his journey at companies like Audi and The North Face. Troy also shares the importance of leading with trust. In this episode we cover: -How Troy views...
#60 Jay Williams: Figuring Out Who You Really Are
January 22, 2022 05:02 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBJay Williams was a prolific college basketball player at Duke where he played for the legendary Coach K. He was drafted #2 in the NBA Draft to the Chicago Bulls. A tragic motorcycle accident ended his career early -- and Jay found himself bed ridden for months with a shattered pelvis and torn ligaments. He drove himself to regain his strength and developed mental resilience. His memoir is titled, Life Is Not an Accident. Jay became an analyst for ESPN and now he's one of the most regarded voi...
#59 Gihan Amarasiriwardena: On Nurturing Curiosity & Finding Balance
January 03, 2022 22:46 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBGihan is a tinkerer who began making his own gear at the age of 13. He's had a knack for problem solving for efficiency through the lens of science. He's the co-founder and president of an innovative apparel brand, Ministry of Supply, where they produce high quality clothing engineered to be both comfortable and presentable. He earned his chemical engineering degree from MIT and was recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2015. In 2018 he cycled across America wearing a Ministry of Supply Nasa-d...
#58 Tony Horton: The Creator of P90X
October 25, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBTony Horton is the creator of the world's most popular home-fitness program, P90X. He is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. In this episode we discuss: -What life was like after P90X launched -What new perspe...
#57 Joe Vernachio: On Being a Pro
October 16, 2021 04:51 - 49 minutes - 39 MBJoe Vernachio is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Allbirds. He was previously the President of Mountain Hardwear, one of the leading mountain sport brands in the world. Joe is a seasoned retail industry veteran where he began working at Patagonia in the late 1980s and he spent over a decade at Nike. In this episode we discuss: -Commonalities of the best leaders he's worked for -How he earned his real life MBA working at Nike -How he's tried to balance his ambitious career while...
#56 Aly Orady: CEO & Founder of Tonal
October 04, 2021 00:09 - 45 minutes - 29.5 MBAly Orady is a computer engineer by trade, graduating from Stanford. Early on in his career he worked at HP and Sun Microsystems. One of the companies he founded was acquired by Samsung. He's a tech veteran who followed his passion when he wanted to re-focus on his health and well-being which is why he founded Tonal. It's coined as "the world's smartest home gym" where the weights are powered digitally. If you're considering investing in smart at-home fitness equipment it should be part of y...
#55 Scott Weiss: Practical Advice on Landing Your Dream Job
September 18, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBScott Weiss is the Partner and Principal Recruiter at Makena Partners where he primarily recruits candidates for some of the leading roles in technology. He shares a wealth of advice in and around the interview process, branding yourself properly, and ultimately how to best position yourself for your dream job including: -The benefits creating a failure resume -The #1 advice for your next interview with a hiring manager -The truth about about designer looking resumes -How to approach...
#54 Scott Galloway: On Post Corona
September 13, 2021 05:54 - 51 minutes - 40.6 MBScott Galloway is a professor of marketing at Stern NYU, an entrepreneur, and author of three books including Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity. His YouTube videos on the Algebra of Happiness and The Future of Education have both gone viral. He's widely known for his views on the intersection of technology and politics. In this episode we discuss: -The aftermath of the pandemic -The future of education -The pandemic affect on mental health -Solicited parenting tips, and more...
#53 Troy Bigby: Tech Veteran and Entrepreneur
August 27, 2021 01:08 - 2 hours - 95.9 MBTroy Bigby, along with his brother, co-founded Devil's Reef, a cinnamon spiced rum. His background has spanned technology, music, and spirits. After earning his computer science degree from NYU in the mid 1990s, he joined Roc-A-Fella Records where he helped promote and tour with Jay-Z which led to the height of his career -- arguably the most successful hip-hop star of all-time. Troy's technology career has led him from Goldman Sachs to Moody's and BlackBerry, where he orchestrated some of...
#52 Dan Sheridan: Leading With Authenticity at Brooks Running
August 02, 2021 17:52 - 55 minutes - 42.6 MBDan Sheridan, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Brooks Running, shares a treasure trove of life and career lessons from his 20+ years at the company. Dan has also experienced the turnaround of the organization through the leadership of their CEO, Jim Weber. Dan shares the lessons he's learned leading the organization before and after the pandemic and how it's positioned Brooks for a bright future. In this episode we also discuss: -The impact of finding the right CEO -How Dan and his...
#51 Dr. Srini Pillay: On Recharging & Managing Stress
May 23, 2021 23:38 - 55 minutes - 44.1 MBDr. Srini Pillay is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and brain researcher who has published multiple books on how to address anxiety and how to unleash your full potential. His recent book, Tinker Dabble Doodle Try is about how to create periods of un-focus in your day to re-fuel your brain. In this episode we discuss: -the unconscious mind -a unique approach when feeling overwhelmed with uncertainty -tips to re-fuel your brain during the day to be more productive -ways to boost conf...
#50 Pete Flint: Co-founder of Trulia
May 01, 2021 22:47 - 55 minutes - 41 MBPete Flint is a General Partner at NFX, a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. He was the co-founder of Trulia, the popular real estate app that merged with Zillow and valued Trulia at $3.5B. Trulia has 50 million monthly users. Pete moved to the US (not knowing anyone) to attend business school at Stanford. He also earned his masters in physics from Oxford University. Pete discusses the hard decisions he and his team had to make during the recession around 2008 when Trulia pivoted busine...
#49 Bayard Winthrop: Building a Brand Based on Values
April 23, 2021 23:08 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBBayard Winthrop is the CEO + founder of American Giant, an apparel brand that was coined of making the greatest hoodie ever made by Slate Magazine. AG is also known for sourcing and manufacturing their apparel in the US. Bayard is one of the most forward thinking leaders in the apparel industry. His is obsessed with quality, creating apparel that is American made, and leading his people with compassion. We discuss a range of topics from career advice, his journey, why cheap isn't cheap, and ...
#48 Bruce Smith: How He Built the Peloton of Rowing
March 27, 2021 23:55 - 49 minutes - 41 MBBruce Smith is the CEO and founder of Hydrow which is like the Peloton of rowing. It's designed as a connected fitness device that has classes in a live outdoor reality setting. Bruce was also an elite rowing coach. He won the Head of the Charles, coached the US Lightweight Eight to a Bronze medal at the 2015 World Rowing Championships and was the former Executive Director of Community Rowing in Boston. In this episode we discuss: How his team was able to bring the product to market in ha...
#47 Adam Schefter: Using Setbacks to Fuel Your Career
March 07, 2021 22:12 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MBAdam Schefter is a Senior NFL Insider at ESPN. He joined ESPN as an NFL Insider in August 2009, and now appears on a variety of programs, including NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter and more throughout the year. He also hosts his own ESPN Audio podcast, “The Adam Schefter Podcast”, and regularly contributes to other ESPN platforms, such as ESPN.com and ESPN Radio. Before joining ESPN, Schefter was a reporter/analyst for NFL Network (2004-08) and a sportsw...
#46 Jaya Rao: CEO of Molekule
March 04, 2021 00:41 - 52 minutes - 40.2 MBJaya Rao is the co-founder and CEO of Molekule. She joined the "family business" after getting her mechanical engineering degree and masters in public policy from Stanford. Her father initially developed the technology for Molekule because her brother, Dilip, had severe asthma. Being one of the thought leaders in solar energy, Dr. Goswami, went to work to and built the prototype to what is now Molekule. Jaya shares sound career advice through her journey as the CEO of a disruptive and innova...
#45 Joe Boyle: EVP of Columbia Sportswear Company
February 22, 2021 00:45 - 38 minutes - 29.1 MBJoe Boyle is a fourth-generation member of the founding Boyle family and currently Executive Vice President of Columbia Sportswear Company and Columbia Brand President. Through his years at one of the largest outdoor companies in the world, Joe served in several roles of increasing leadership and responsibility, ranging from sales and planning to merchandising and product design. Joe discusses the heritage of the brand, how they've led through adversity, career advice, and much more. ---...
#44 Richard Krulik: CEO of Briggs & Riley
May 25, 2020 05:18 - 54 minutes - 71.7 MBRichard Krulik is the CEO of Briggs & Riley, my favorite luggage brand in the entire world. His family has been in the business for nearly a century. Richard shares the story of his family's heritage along with his experience in the business and how he's led the company to be one of the most respected and beloved brands that thoughtfully builds lasting relationships with their customers. Richard shares a mountain of gems ranging from career advice to some of the toughest decisions he's had t...
#43 Ryan Hawk: Welcome to Management
January 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBRyan Hawk is widely known as hosting the most dynamic leadership podcast where he's interviewed 350 of the most forward thinking leaders. He's published a new book titled Welcome to Management which is the guide book he wishes he had when he was promoted from an individual contributor to a management role. Admittedly, he was ill prepared. His book should be handed to new managers and would be a great asset to those thinking of management or existing ones wanting to compare notes. --- Thi...