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Episode #128: The Mindfulness Edge with Matt Tenney

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matt tenneyOver the last several years, I’ve heard a lot about the concept of Mindfulness.

What it was I couldn’t say for sure as, anytime I came across the topic either in my reading or in conversations with others, I lost interest and changed the subject. The reasons why are a mystery really. I’d concluded somewhere along my path that mindfulness was, in the words of Han Solo, a bunch of “mumbo jumbo.” “That’s one of those new age concepts,” I thought. “That’s not for me.”

Then I came across the work of Matt Tenney. At first, I was put off again. What could a middle-aged, been-around-the-block-a-few-times guy like me learn from a young, fit, good-looking, obviously ‘born with a silver spoon in his mouth’ guy like Tenney? Turns out, quite a bit.

In this case, obvious would be a euphemism for, “Look at me and all the ASSumptions I keep making!”

So, yeah. Matt’s been teaching mindfulness since 2002, and his clients include Wells Fargo, Marriott, Keller Williams, The Four Seasons, and many other companies, associations, and universities. Oh, and in his spare time, he writes books.

The book we discuss today is his second one, released in March. It’s called The Mindfulness Edge: How to Rewire Your Brain for Leadership and Personal Excellence Without Adding to Your Schedule.

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Episode #127: The Ultimate Guide to Leadership Development

With Developing World Class Leaders author Rick Tiemann

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rick tiemannSince 1971, when I was five, today’s guest has been helping organizations design and implement human capital solutions to create business value, build high-performance teams, drive change, manage organizational effectiveness, and improve return on investment in people.

And, if that weren’t impressive enough, he’s worked from the C-suite to the plant floor with both national and international organizations, places like Atlas Copco Compressors, Workiva, Printpack, Sysco Foods, Republic Services, Batesville Casket, and many more.

He’s also a sought-after keynote speaker and presenter on topics ranging from leadership to selection to coaching and more. He’s presented at many national conferences and conducted workshops and presentation at the national and regional meetings for numerous multimillion-dollar corporations.

Oh, and in his spare time, he writes books. He’s currently working on his third book. The book we discuss today is his second one, released in March. It’s called Developing World Class Leaders: The Ultimate Guide to Leadership Development.

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Episode #126: Ask Me Anything

Jeff answers listener questions

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Jeff BrownFor a few days, I’ve been asking those in the Read to Lead Facebook group to Ask Me Anything, whether about books, reading, leadership, business, me personally, or anything else.

Several responded via the feedback button to the right (and near the bottom of this posts like this one), and I’ve included a few of them here.

Listeners like you asked for tips on how I manage to read a book a week, to retaining what I read, and even what I consider my greatest success and (failure) as an entrepreneur these last few months.

I had a lot of fun answering them. So much so that I’ll likely do it again later in the year. Thank you to Marcus, Keith, John, Sheryl, Doug and Travis for their questions.

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Episode #125: How to Find a Job, Career and Life You Love

With Louis Efron

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louis efronToday’s guest has enjoyed a broad set of experiences in his relatively brief time on earth.

Louis Efron’s career credits include Head of Global Employee Engagement for Tesla Motors, International VP of HR for JDA Software, VP of HR for the Fortune 300 medical device company, Stryker and Broadway theatre. He is an award winning human resources executive, entrepreneur, writer, theatre director, producer, consultant, speaker and founder of the charity World Child Cancer USA.

He has lived and worked throughout the US, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He studied Labor Relations at Cornell University, New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and Advanced Leadership at Harvard Business School. He holds a BA from California State University, Fullerton, as well as a BS and JD from Saratoga University School of Law.

Oh, and in his spare time, he writes books. He’s currently working on his second book concerning the organizational intersection between purpose and execution. The book we discuss today is his first. It’s called How to Find a Job, Career and Life You  Love: A Journey to Purpose, Fulfillment and Life Happiness.

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Episode #124: The Secret to Solving Your Toughest Sales Challenges

With Tim Sanders

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tim sandersPrior to sitting down with Tim Sanders for the first time, I knew very little about him.

An earlier book he’d written, Love is the Killer App, was one I’d heard good things about but had not yet read.

In the case of Tim’s new book, Dealstorming: The Secret Weapon That Can Solve Your Toughest Sales Challenges, many people I respected were talking about it in my Facebook and Twitter feeds. People like Chris Brogan, David Burkus and Michael Port among others. I knew I had to investigate and consider inviting him onto the show.

The topic of sales is not one that comes up on this podcast often. However, if my experience as a leader has taught me anything, it’s that everyone is essentially in sales now. Meaning, the silo’d days of old are over. In Dealstorming, Tim suggests that “one of your most important leadership missions is to overcome the bias against cross-departmental collaboration.”

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