'Innovation Happens at the Edges.' This is a quote that I often reference from today's guest, Jeff DeGraff. Jeff has spent his life exploring, teaching, and sparking creativity and innovation in the lives of those around him. As a teacher at Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan he has helped students understand the practical tools to that unlock that innovation and creativity in their careers. As the co-founder of Innovatriums he helps startups and leading global corporations apply those principles in their product and service development.
Building Your Dream Ideas with Jeffrey Madoff
We all have the 'dream' career. The one that seems just a little too impossible to become reality. But what if your ideas could be the foundation for the dream job? What if you could make a living off your ideas? Jeffrey Madoff believes it is possible to turn make a living off your ideas. He recently released a new book 'Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas' to explore that idea. By weaving the stories of successful creatives and lessons in his own life, he helps to teach us how ideas can be the foundation for the life of your dreams.
Losing Religion and Finding Faith with Lecrae
We all go through seasons where we question what we believe. Many things can trigger these questions of faith and convictions. Some completely loose their belief structures. Others make a rediscovery into a deeper faith. All who go through this journey struggle with the pain, doubt, depression, and loss that is felt through the process.
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air - Revisited with Daphne Maxwell Reid
In the last several generations there have been shows that have defined and informed the culture around us. One of those shows was 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' In today's conversation, Daphne Maxwell Reid joins us to share what it was like to be 'Aunt Viv' on the show. We chat about the upcoming 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: 30 Years Later' reunion coming to HBO Max on Thanksgiving weekend. We also talk about her career as an actor working on shows including Hill Street Blues, The Love Boat, and The A-Team.
Finding the Right Publisher with Jesse Krieger
There are many ways to publish your book. For many authors, they put the time into writing their book and quickly push the button to self publish without knowing what to do next. They miss the critical steps of tuning their concept, having an editor address any issues in the book, and releasing the book so that it reaches the perfect audience.
Don't Take YES for an Answer with Steve Herz
Many of us desire to have influence but seem to be stopped by some invisible force. No matter how much we try, it doesn't seem like anyone is listening. In today's show, we chat with Steve Herz on how three key communication tools: Authority, Warmth, and Energy (AWE) are the keys to unlock the potential inside of us.
Building a Lifestyle of Running with Hal Higden
The modern world of running has gone from infancy to a science over the last few generations. Today's guest Hal Higdon has been helping cultivate generations of runners since the 1960s. But what does it take to build a lifestyle where running is a part of your daily life. Hal has literally written the book, 'Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide’ (in its 5th edition) to help runners build that lifestyle.
How to Publish a Book with Michelle Vandepas
Is it your dream to 'one day' write a book? Maybe you've always dreamed of sharing the story inside of you. Or it could be that you have a message to share. But how do you go about writing and publishing your book? In today's episode, we sit down with Michelle Vandepass co-founder of GracePoint Matrix Publishing.
Leadership Lessons from a Submarine Captain with Captain David Marquet
The Life of a FBI Spymaster with Robin Dreeke
In today's episode, we sit down with retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke. He shares his stories of working with the FBI, turning assets into spies, working for the FBI in NYC during terrorist attacks on September 11th, and how building trust is the best resource for protecting the world around us. We dive deep into his new book 'SIZING PEOPLE UP' and how you can take the same tools the FBI uses and apply them to your own life.
Overcoming the Impossible with Matt Sweetwood
Life doesn't always give you lemons. Sometimes you have to overcome the impossible situations of life. In today's episode, we chat with Matt Sweetwood who has just done that. Throughout his life, he has chosen to rise above the obstacles that would hold many from reaching the dreams and ideas they were created to live.
Don't Outsource Your Ideas | Jarl Jensen
Jarl Jensen is a specialist in inventing and innovating many medical devices. He has issued patents having retail sales of over $500 million dollars. Jarl shares how you need to own your idea and build a team around you. Being hands on with your ideas is the key to making them reach their full potential.
In today's episode Jarl and I also discuss his new book 'Optimizing America', creating a cultural economic change, making economics cool, how understanding economics can help you create your own personal ecosystem, the importance of innovative leaders, evolving your idea, writing and selling books, and much more.
Shortchanged by Shortcuts | Aaron Hendon
Have you ever been shortchanged by shortcuts? Aaron Hendon shares why you need to rethink the status quo and start living an intentional life to get ahead. Topics in today's episode include: growing up in an entrepreneurial family, re-inventing yourself, the world of real estate, seeing the world from your customers point of view, rethinking the status quo, using entrepreneurship as a tool to take back your life, and much more.
Storytelling - Painting with Sound | Angela Ferrari
Angela Ferrari is an artist, children's book author/ illustrator based in Portland Maine. She is the creator and host of the Story Spectacular podcast.
Angela grew up in the mountains of western Maine. Living in a rural setting, she developed a talent for finding creative ways to play and captivate her imagination.
Bringing Your Vision to Life | Bri Seeley
Bri Seeley is a women’s life coach, author, and sought-after speaker with a mission to help women create a life that inspires them by turning their inner vision into their outer reality. She has been featured on the Today Show, Inc., Forbes, The Huffington Post, Influencive, and more.
Bri is motivated by a deeply-held belief that every woman deserves to live a life that inspires her, and her work reflects this deep remembering that our desires are ultimately inevitable.
E64 | Make your Message a Movement | Divya Parekh
Divya Parekh brings over 25 years of rich and varied experiences to her roles as a coach and a speaker. Her professional career includes positions as a university associate professor, scientist, biotechnology professional, and as a global business relationship and leadership coach. She merges her biopharmaceutical career with my extensive experience as a coach, author, consultant, and speaker. Her passion for coaching and the sincere desire to make a positive impact on people led her to develop effective evidence-based leadership and partnership programs.
E28 | Being The Raging Sloth | Eric Eaton
Eric Eaton is the author of The Raging Sloth. The book is a Blend of stories, research and personal experiences, Eric uses to shares a plan for life that will guide readers to create an abundant life on their terms to achieve their desired success regardless of their circumstances. He is also a speaker, blogger, and coachIn this episode we discuss overcoming obstacles, living your life in abundance, surviving vs thriving, untethering, mentoring, and so much more. This episode is filled with Eric's amazing story that will inspire you to create the life of your dreams.
E4 | Creating the Love Revolution | Gaylord Enns
Gaylord Enns has served in full-time Christian ministry for over forty years. He started ministry to college students in the 60’s and was a leader in the Jesus Movement of the 70’s. His pastoral ministry served one congregation for thirty-three years.
In 2003, he founded Servant Leadership Network (SLN) to facilitate ministry to pastors and next-generation leaders. He is the author of Love Revolution: Rediscovering the Lost Command of Jesus, released in 2008.