Best A Culture Catalyst Network Podcasts (2025)

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CLIP: The 6 Keys to a Long, Healthy Life 7:33

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Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director, NYC Health Commissioner, and current President and CEO of the global health organization Resolve to Save Lives, shares the 6, shockingly straight-forward keys to a longer, healthier life, that you can begin to implement right away. Hear Dr. Frieden's full interview in Episode 495 of The Action Catalyst.…

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Inside India’s $1 Trillion Venture Revolution w/ Kalaari Capital, General Catalyst, DM Gupta & Lightspeed India 34:33

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India’s venture ecosystem is at a turning point — and women are leading the charge. In this powerful conversation recorded live in Bangalore, we brought together four trailblazers shaping the future of innovation and capital: Vani Kola (Managing Director, Kalaari Capital), Priya Mohan (Former Partner, General Catalyst), Aarti Gupta (CIO, Family Off…

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285 | 7 Keys for a Great Conference + John Olinger from shoe and apparel brand Unitus 38:03

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Check out my list of 7 Keys for Creating a Great Conference. Plus we catch up with John Olinger, author of Worthy Wins and special advisor and CMO for Unitus. LIsten in for updates to the Unitus journey as well as great recommendations for Christmas gfits! Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access both lists and all the show notes. Share…

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REMASTERED: Finding Your Life Purpose, with Steve Reiner and Tom Merritt (Mission, Focus, Service, Business) 21:32

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Executive business and life coach and Partner with Southwestern Consulting, Steve Reiner, and Tom Merritt, a Branch Manager with Summit Funding, explore the healthy way to start to put yourself first, how to find your purpose, setting aside the things you can't control, and being of service to others. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brou…

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CLIP: Make It Scary NOT to Change 2:57

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Speaker, coach, and CEO / Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, Whitney Johnson, shares when you need to make it scarier NOT to change...in order to change. Hear Whitney's full interview in Episode 242 of The Action Catalyst.

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Rebuilt From Rejection Into a Billion-Dollar Model w/ Michael Loeb 25:50

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Fired at 36 from his dream job at Time Inc., Michael Loeb turned rejection into the billion-dollar spark behind Synapse and Priceline.com. A true serial entrepreneur, Michael shares how he reinvented industries—from magazine subscriptions to online travel to healthcare—and why he believes the entrepreneurial gene shows up long before the first star…

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264 |Discover Your Primal Question with Best-selling Author and Executive Coach Mike Foster + Connecting vs Networking 59:06

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Our guest is MIKE FOSTER, executive coach, speaker, host of the Fun Therapy Podcast, and author of the groundbreaking book The Seven Primal Questions. Mike is a longtime friend, and has worked with hundreds of leaders, companies and teams to help them build healthy cultures and discover their primal question. We discuss my primal question, how to t…

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Overtime with Outland: Dr. Tom Frieden, Episode 495 2:36

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Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 495, with Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director, NYC Health Commissioner, and current President and CEO of the global health organization Resolve to Save Live…

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The Formula for Better Health, with Dr. Tom Frieden (Healthcare, Leadership, Mindset, Success) 33:13

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Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director, NYC Health Commissioner, and current President and CEO of the global health organization Resolve to Save Lives, shares the influence of his father, the single question that changed his life, the 3 step formula for impactful healthcare, how to assess levels of certainty, the 6 keys to a longer, healthier life, t…

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CLIP: Perfecting Your Press Release 4:33

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Mickie Kennedy, PR expert and the founder of eReleases, a leading press release distribution service, dives into how to create the perfect press release for maximum attention for your business. Hear Mickie's full interview in his special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.

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Redefining Wealth, Power, & Impact: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy w/ Sarah Chen-Spellings 48:26

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When you build beyond yourself — what does legacy really look like? In this special crossover episode, our own host Sarah Chen-Spellings joins The Jasmine Star Show for a candid conversation on leadership, investing, and the power of women building boldly. From cutting million-dollar checks in her 20s to co-founding Beyond The Billion, Sarah shares…

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283 | Top 50 Recommendation Episode - 25 Leaders to Follow and 25 Newsletters to Subscribe to 18:15

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A Special Top Recommendation Episode! LIsten in for the 25 Women Leaders to know and follow, plus 25 Newsletters you should be subscribing to. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access both lists and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: C…

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REMASTERED: Disruption, Innovation, and Battling Complacency, with Whitney Johnson (Business, Leadership, Executive, Learning) 16:01

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Speaker, coach, and CEO / Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, Whitney Johnson, talks about disruptive innovation and the levers of disruption, making it scarier NOT to change, providing “proof points”, the “learn, leap, repeat” method, disrupting a MARRIAGE, when feeling scared and lonely is a positive sign, and silly little things that take over th…

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Speed to Growth, Speed to Learn: The Foundation to Acceleration 22:13

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This conversation explores the significance of immediate application in skill retention and its impact on long-term growth. Chris Thomas emphasizes that applying skills right away can lead to a 90% retention rate, while delaying application drastically reduces retention. Own Your Tempo. Move with Purpose. Build with Power. For more Transformative D…

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CLIP: Don't Be A Nickel 2:42

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Speaker, author, and President & CEO of OCLC, Skip Prichard, shares the insightful way that people can often be like nickels....but you shouldn't want to be. Hear Skip's full interview in Episode 230 of The Action Catalyst.

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Alpha’s New Timeline: Rethinking Alternatives with Family Offices 31:29

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The rules of private market investing are shifting; and so is the timeline for generating alpha. In this conversation from Arctic15 LP Summit earlier this year, leading allocators Selale Zaim (third-generation family business leader and venture investor) and Kim Groop (Co-Founder, First Fellow Partners) joined us to unpack how family offices and in…

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282 | NYT Best-selling Author Mark Batterson talks Miracles, Leadership and Pastoring in DC + Top Leadership Podcasts I Recommend 49:13

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Our guest is MARK BATTERSON, lead pastor of National Community Church in DC, NYT best-selling author of 25 books, including his most recent A Million Little Miracles, and popular speaker. Mark is also the lead visionary of the Dream Collective, and of course helped start Ebenezer's Coffeehouse, one of the top coffee shops on Capital Hill. We discus…

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Release Yourself, with Mickie Kennedy (Public Relations, News, Promotions, Business) 26:26

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Mickie Kennedy, PR expert and the founder of eReleases, a leading press release distribution service, dives into why press releases aren’t just for the big boys, how to create the best one for maximum attention, and what to do in a damage-control setting, plus shares his “3% rule”, and explains how even local press can net BIG wins for your busines…

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Introducing "Think Big, Buy Small" 58:50

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Today on the podcast, we’re excited to feature a conversation from Think Big, Buy Small, produced by our friends at Harvard Business School. Hosted by HBS professors (and former Action Catalyst guests) Rick Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Think Big, Buy Small explores the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), highlighting how ambitious lea…

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CLIP: The 51 Percent Rule 3:38

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Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders of Beekman 1802 skincare, partners in both business as well as life, explain the "51% rule" for decision making, both professionally, and personally. Hear Brent and Josh's full interview in Episode 494 of The Action Catalyst.

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Inside the Fund Fueling Aussie Unicorns: Canva, SafetyCulture, and Culture Amp w/ Rick Baker, Blackbird VC 48:51

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What does it take to build a billion-dollar fund from Australia — and back global unicorns like Canva, SafetyCulture, and Culture Amp? In this episode, we sit down with Rick Baker, Co-Founder of Blackbird VC, to unpack the journey from 530 investor rejections to becoming one of the most successful venture firms in the Southern Hemisphere. Rick shar…

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281 | London Trip Recap + Top Weekly Leadership Links and Young Leader Profile with Alex from OCC 33:02

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A special episode with some leadership thoughts on what is happening in London and the UK in terms of the Church, revival, leadership and some highlights of my recent trip. Plus we sit down with Alex Nsengimana from Rwanda and part of the OCC team to hear his story. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadersh…

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REMASTERED: Mistakes Leaders Make, with Skip Prichard (Nonprofit, Publishing, Success, CEO) 11:44

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Speaker, author, and President & CEO of OCLC, Skip Prichard, shares his unusual childhood background, the research on near death experiences, why to fail faster, how people are often like nickels, and the philosophy of working harder on yourself than you do on your job.

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CLIP: What Has Being Realistic Cost You? 3:54

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CEO and Founder of Dream University, Marcia Wieder, explains the value of realism, self-confidence, and risk taking in dreaming, how to break down big dreams into small projects, and why you should want to be PIE (but not the baked good). Hear Marcia's full interview in Episode 134 of The Action Catalyst.…

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Catalytic Capital for Climate: Rules for the Next Economy 40:29

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With record outflows from ESG funds and rising political scrutiny, the climate investing conversation is shifting dramatically. In this episode, we sit with Anna Herlin (KONE Family, Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation) and Dr. Krista Halttunen (Halton Ventures) — two next-generation family office leaders driving sustainable innovation in the built e…

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280 | Building an Incredible Culture and Virtue Driven Business with Booster Founder and CEO Chris Carneal + Top Weekly Leadership Links 45:55

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Our guest is CHRIS CARNEAL, founder and CEO of Booster, the largest fundraising partner for elementary schools in America. Chris is also the founder of Virtue Village and the author of Virtue Driven Business. We discuss virtues vs values, the power of culture, leadership lessons, attracting young talent, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly…

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GOAT Wisdom, with Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell (Entrepreneurship, Business, Community, Skincare) 27:56

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Workplace Bullying: Leadership, Culture, and Consequences 41:32

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CLIP: Creating "Creating Humanity At It's Best" 5:08

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Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, the tech entrepreneur known as the “father of the cable modem", explains what things like broadband and cable modems REALLY are, and how their invention quickly impacted producers, consumers, and the broader economy. Hear Rouzbeh's full interview in his special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.…

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Turning a Dream Into a Nine-Figure Deal w/ Beatrice Dixon, The Honey Pot 27:02

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From living in motels and battling recurring infections to leading one of the fastest-growing feminine care brands in America, Beatrice Dixon’s story is as unlikely as it is inspiring. In this episode, Bea reveals how a dream sparked the formula for The Honey Pot, how she scaled from kitchen batches to Target’s Super Bowl ads, and why she walked aw…

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279 | Lead Pastor of Denver based Red Rocks Church and Best-selling Author Shawn Johnson + Top Weekly Leadership Links 47:43

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Our guest is SHAWN JOHNSON, author, speaker, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church in Denver, one of the largest churches in Colorado and across the US. Shawn is the best-selling author of Attacking Anxiety and his newest book Kiss the Fire. We discuss his health journey, the power of resilience, raising boys, leadership lessons, and much more. Plus chec…

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REMASTERED: Dreams, Purpose, and Vision, with Marcia Wieder (Goals, Success, Personal Development, Self Improvement) 19:51

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CEO and Founder of Dream University, Marcia Wieder, explains the difference between dreams, fantasies, and goals, the value of realism in dreaming, how intention and integrity work together, breaking down big dreams into small projects, separating dreams from doubts, the 3 little words that breed self-sabotage, and why you should want to be PIE (pa…

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Law of Compensation 21:39

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In this episode of Tempo with Chris Thomas, we dissect Ralph Waldo Emerson’s timeless essay “Compensation” and reveal how it’s more than just poetic philosophy, it’s a spiritual law, a personal mirror, and a blueprint for elevation. From universal justice to personal accountability, Chris breaks down how every action, word, and intention creates a …

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CLIP: Why South Africa? 5:46

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Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Senior Partners at Southwestern Talent, explain why offshoring isn't really what it used to be anymore, it's present-day benefits, and how the South African people are creating a world-class talent pool. Hear Hattingh and Werner's full interview in Episode 493 of The Action Catalyst.…

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278 | Carey Nieuwhof, author of At Your Best and host of one of the top leadership podcasts in the world + Top Weekly Leadership Links 1:06:02

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Our guest is CAREY NIEUWHOF, author, speaker, founder of The Art of Leadership Academy, curator of the On The Rise Newsletter, and host of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, one of the top leadership podcasts in the world. We discuss AI and the future of leadership, travel tips, finishing well, curation, and much more. Plus check out the Top We…

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The Accidental Network, with Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard (Technology, Entrepreneurship, Internet, Author) 25:57

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Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, the tech entrepreneur known as the “father of the cable modem", explains the two experiences he brought together to create the revolutionary device, what things like broadband and cable modems REALLY are, why he gave it all away free of royalties, and the role of homemade Persian food in making it all possible. Mentioned in th…

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The Power of Networking: Turning Conversations into Connections 33:32

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In this episode of The 360 Podcast, Dr. Darrius Geter and Dr. Gena Crawford break down what effective networking really looks like, why genuine relationships matter more than quick sales, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that leave so many frustrated. You’ll walk away with practical strategies you can use at your next networking opportunity to …

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CLIP: Texas Roadhouse and "The Noble Cause" 2:14

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Author, executive coach, and culture consultant Chester Elton breaks down the idea of "the noble cause" in business, and how Texas Roadhouse restaurants are a shining and enduring example of the idea in action. Hear Chester's full interview in Episode 35 of The Action Catalyst.

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277 | ESPN Reporter, Speaker and Best-selling Author Lauren Sisler + Top Weekly Leadership Links 44:23

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Our guest is LAUREN SISLER, author of Shatterproof, keynote speaker, and Emmy award winning reporter for ESPN. You'll see Lauren on the sidelines during the fall at college football games with the SEC Network and ESPN. We discuss leadership, Nick Saban, her own story of resilience, the power of authenticity, working for ESPN, and much more. Plus ch…

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Overtime with Outland: Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Episode 493 2:46

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Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 493, with Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Senior Partners at Southwestern Talent.

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Workforce Innovation, with Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard (Staffing, South Africa, Talent, Hiring) 34:25

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Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Senior Partners at Southwestern Talent, explain the unique career history that spawned the business, the professional services gap that they are filling and why it exists, why offshoring isn't really offshoring anymore, how the South African people create a world-class talent pool, overcoming start-up pain points…

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OverChurched & UnderDeveloped Part 2 27:05

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In Part 2 of OverChurched & Underdeveloped, Chris Thomas digs even deeper into the hard truths behind why so many people are saturated with religious activity yet starving in real personal, spiritual, and economic development. This continuation unpacks the traps of routine church culture, the consequences of misplaced priorities, and the systems th…

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CLIP: The Greatest Thing Mike Johnson Ever Did 3:16

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Mike Johnson, the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, as well as an alum of The Action Catalyst's parent company, Southwestern, explains why his participation in the Southwestern Advantage program was "the best thing he ever did". Hear Speaker Johnson's full interview in his special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.…

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276 | Hobby Lobby Founder David Green and Legacy Stone Founder Bill High on Building a Legacy Life + Top 10 Generosity Resources 48:18

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Our guests are DAVID GREEN and BILL HIGH, co-authors of the new book The Legacy Life. David and Bill have also written several other books together, including Leadership Not by the Book. David is the Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, with over 1,000 stories and 50,000 employees nationwide. Bill is the founder of Legacy Stone and a speaker, author, ge…

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REMASTERED: Going All-In, with Chester Elton (Culture, Business, Leadership, Management) 9:12

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Author, executive coach, and culture consultant Chester Elton walks us through how to create an all-in culture in our business, including managing culture during crisis, and why the customer experience will never exceed the employee experience.

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Core Values: The Compass for Every Leader and Organization 33:21

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In this episode of The 360 Podcast, Dr. Darrius Geter and Dr. Gena Crawford unpack the power of core values, the guiding principles that shape decisions, build culture, and anchor leaders when pressures rise. They share how core values are developed, why organizations stumble without them, and practical ways to align your leadership and business wi…

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CLIP: Interested, Not Interesting 2:29

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Speaker, author, and coach Bruce Van Horn explains the best ways to be "other-focused" on social media, and provide more value to, and thereby get more loyalty from, your audience. Hear Bruce's full interview in Episode 11 of The Action Catalyst.

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275 | 100 million downloads and counting with Annie F Downs, best-selling author and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast + Top Weekly Leadership Links 51:04

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Our guest is ANNIE F DOWNS, host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, one of the most popular and influential podcasts in the world. Annie is a best-selling author of multiple books, a frequent speaker, entrepreneur, co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network, and an influencer in the faith space. We discuss building a team, current podcast trend…

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God Is Not Done With America Yet, with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (Leadership, Politics, USA, Success) 15:40

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Mike Johnson, the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, as well as an alum of The Action Catalyst's parent company, Southwestern, breaks down his unique path to the speakership and the big role Southwestern played in getting him there, recounts danger in Tucson and getting a little help from Brett Favre, delivers an absolutely…

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CLIP: The REAL Cost of Turnover 2:39

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Dr. Angela Jackson, the founder/CEO of Future Forward Strategies and a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, explains the REAL cost of turnover in organizations, and the numbers may surprise you. Hear Dr. Jackson's full interview in her special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.