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297: A Practical Guide to the Design and Implementation of Strategy

With Dr. Chuck Bamford, author of The Strategy Mindset 2.0

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I love it when a guest from the past makes a return visit to the podcast. That’s a pretty good indication they brought plenty of value the first time around.

Today’s featured author is just such a guest! His name is Dr. Chuck Bamford, and he first appeared back in July 2015.

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His new book, out now, is an updated second edition of the book we first discussed several years ago.

It’s called The Strategy Mindset 2.0: A Practical Guide to the Design and Implementation of Strategy.

Dr. Bamford’s book will help you create a strategy plan that works, gain a true competitive advantage, structure your organization to align with your strategy and lots more.

If you struggle with understanding or implementing your organization’s strategy, then this book is for you!

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296: Earning a Debt-Free Degree with Anthony O’Neal

Author of Debt-Free Degree

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I’m going to go out on a limb and say that my guest on this episode of the podcast has probably been told at least a few times that his views just might border on the extreme.

After all, he’s not only suggesting the idea of college without loans, he actually encourages you to pay cash.

Anthony O'Neal

His name is Anthony O’Neal, and he’s the latest in a line of Ramsey Solutions personalities.

His brand new book, already a #1 bestseller, is called Debt-Free Degree: The Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Your Kid Through College Without Student Loans.

Much like his mentor Dave Ramsey, Anthony shows you that just because everyone else is doing it – borrowing money – doesn’t mean you should be too.

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295: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

An audio book summary

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Some days I am fortunate to read a book that completely changes the way I think and view the world.

Today is one of those days and I am excited to tell you about it.

The book in question was the featured book in my online book club just last month. Even though I hadn’t approached the author about an interview, I didn’t want to let that stop me from sharing it with you.

I’m talking about Simon Sinek and his new book called The Infinite Game.

Simon was a guest of mine way back in Episode #043 when we chatted about one of his previous books called Leaders Eat Last.

I honestly believe his new book is one that should be read by every CEO, leader and rank and file employee.

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294: Exceptional Presentation Delivery with Tim Pollard

Author of Mastering the Moment

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Today’s guest, you might say, takes what he does very seriously.

Another way to say it might be that he’s a little extreme.

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However, no one can deny that he is very good at what he does. That’s why I love talking to him so much.

His name is Tim Pollard and his new book is called Mastering the Moment: Perfecting the Skills and Processes of Exceptional Presentation Delivery.

Tim first appeared on Read to Lead to talk about The Compelling Communicator: Mastering the Art and Science of Exceptional Presentation Design.

I love his approach to delivering presentations (a topic about which I am very passionate). I ask a question about this topic of nearly every guest I interview. Today, it receives our focus.

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293: Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Culture

With author Grant Botma

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There’s the saying that goes ‘Nice guys finish last.’

Then there’s the nice guy who proves he’s the exception to the rule.

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And in the world of mortgage brokers, nice guys can be an anomaly. But today’s guest is trying his best to change that, starting with sharing about his own leadership style.

His name is Grant Botma and his new book is called The Problem Isn’t Their Paycheck: How to Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Company Culture.

His company Stewardship is an Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in America.

And not only are Grant’s employees among the most productive in their field, but every single one of them loves their job.

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