The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.
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Educating, entertaining and engaging America on all things energy! Listen live to "The Jacki Daily Show" Sundays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET on TheBlaze Radio Network
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Uncensored conversations and interviews captured live during The Comedy Palace shows and special events. Covering all things comedy, trending and hot topics plus anything else, there are no limits. Hosted by comedians Neil Singh and Ben G Reyes. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveatthecomedypalace/support
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Alex “Sandy” Pentland, a Professor at MIT, a Stanford University Fellow, and one of the most cited computational scientists in the world, explains the misunderstood issues around artificial intelligence, including alignment and human centricity, and shares the way you can apply AI in your business straight away that he calls "a little bit of genius…
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Host Adam Outland wishes all of our listeners a very "Catalyst" Christmas!By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas shares what's keeping her spirits merry and bright at this magical time of the year, and her wishes for all of our listeners.
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REMASTERED: Repairing Broken Relationships, with Ron Alford and Josh Hudson (Sales, Responsibility, Coaching, Accountability)
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20:30Ron Alford, Senior Partner and a Professional Sales and Leadership Coach at Southwestern Consulting, and Josh Hudson, CEO of Hudson's Furniture, cover the unique relational challenges of operating in a family business, how to establish a rhythm quickly with coaching, identifying patterns in yourself, learning to accept but also to question, and let…
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CLIP: Double-Time Part Time for Full-Time Free Time
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1:38Angie Moss, Sales and Leadership Coach and Certified Trainer with Southwestern Consulting, shares how her coaching client adopted the productive mindset of working ON your business rather than IN your business. Hear Angie and Brad's full interview in Episode 150 of The Action Catalyst.
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Shared Wisdom, with Dr. Alex Pentland (AI, Technology, Business, Data Science)
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27:07Alex “Sandy” Pentland, a Professor at MIT, a Stanford University Fellow, and one of the most cited computational scientists in the world, dives into the misunderstood issues and opportunities around artificial intelligence, including alignment, human centricity, how different nations are handling the new tech, and the application you can put to wor…
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Richard Fain, the chairman and former long-term CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, explains how Royal Caribbean elevated the entire cruise industry, and why, early in his career, he literally, LITERALLY, had to cut a cruise ship in half. Hear Richard's full interview in Episode 496 of The Action Catalyst.…
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REMASTERED: Conquering Complacency, with Angie Moss and Brad Moore (Management, Coaching, Goal Setting, Potential)
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19:56Angie Moss, Sales and Leadership Coach and Certified Trainer with Southwestern Consulting, and Brad Moore, Senior Vice President with BancorpSouth Wealth Management, talk about the principles of working ON your business not IN your business, moving your on goalpost for success, and becoming a leader even before you have people to lead. Mentioned in…
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Karla Lewis, an executive sales and leadership coach and Partner with Southwestern Consulting, and Steve Frody, co-founder of City2Shore Real Estate, share the value of aligning your business and team behind a shared creed (and how to create one). Hear Karla and Steve's full interview in Episode 171 of The Action Catalyst.…
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Delivering the WOW, with Richard Fain (Leadership, Travel, Culture, Business)
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29:00Richard Fain, the chairman and former long-term CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, recounts the dark days of the Covid pandemic for the cruise business, and explains cheap expensive decisions, the antidote to fear, elevating and innovating the industry, and why he literally, LITERALLY, had to cut a cruise ship in half. Mentioned in this episode: Get 10%…
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CLIP: Unstructured Data, Moore's Law, and Hallucinations
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5:18Gayathri Krishnamurthy, Head of Product Marketing at Level AI, explains how AI is beginning to use data differently from previous versions and how the rate at which it's capabilities are expanding is exponential, but how despite this, the emerging technology is still not without its drawbacks... Hear the full conversation in a first-ever "live" epi…
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Action Catalyst host Adam Outland shares what he's thankful for this Thanksgiving.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas breaks down her favorite parts of the Thanksgiving holiday, and what it really means to have an "attitude of gratitude".By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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REMASTERED: How to Beat Being Busy, with Karla Lewis and Steve Frody (Home Ownership, Coaching, Business, Sales)
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21:56Karla Lewis, an executive sales and leadership coach and Partner with Southwestern Consulting, and Steve Frody, co-founder of City2Shore Real Estate, share the value of hiring the right assistants and what to look for when doing so, identifying your ideal client, aligning your business and team behind a shared creed (and how to create one), and why…
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Executive business and life coach and Partner with Southwestern Consulting, Steve Reiner breaks down the key steps towards identifying and living into your purpose. Hear Steve and Tom's full interview in Episode 187 of The Action Catalyst.
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The Action Catalyst Live! AI & You: Harnessing Technology Without Losing the Human Touch (Tech, Business, Success, Education)
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59:15The Action Catalyst unites several of its esteemed alumni; Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor, Dave Brown, Founding Partner at Southwestern Consulting, Dr. Amy D'Aprix, President and Founder of Lifebridge Strategies, and newcomer Gayathri Krishnamurthy, Head of Product Marketing at Level AI, for it's first ever "live" episode, from City Winery i…
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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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REMASTERED: Finding Your Life Purpose, with Steve Reiner and Tom Merritt (Mission, Focus, Service, Business)
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21:32Executive 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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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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Overtime with Outland: Dr. Tom Frieden, Episode 495
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2:36Overtime 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)
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33:13Dr. 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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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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REMASTERED: Disruption, Innovation, and Battling Complacency, with Whitney Johnson (Business, Leadership, Executive, Learning)
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16:01Speaker, 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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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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Release Yourself, with Mickie Kennedy (Public Relations, News, Promotions, Business)
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26:26Mickie 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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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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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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REMASTERED: Mistakes Leaders Make, with Skip Prichard (Nonprofit, Publishing, Success, CEO)
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11:44Speaker, 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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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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GOAT Wisdom, with Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell (Entrepreneurship, Business, Community, Skincare)
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CLIP: Creating "Creating Humanity At It's Best"
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5:08Rouzbeh 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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REMASTERED: Dreams, Purpose, and Vision, with Marcia Wieder (Goals, Success, Personal Development, Self Improvement)
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19:51CEO 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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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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The Accidental Network, with Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard (Technology, Entrepreneurship, Internet, Author)
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25:57Rouzbeh 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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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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Overtime with Outland: Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Episode 493
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2:46Overtime 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)
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34:25Hattingh 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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CLIP: The Greatest Thing Mike Johnson Ever Did
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3:16Mike 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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REMASTERED: Going All-In, with Chester Elton (Culture, Business, Leadership, Management)
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9:12Author, 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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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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God Is Not Done With America Yet, with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (Leadership, Politics, USA, Success)
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15:40Mike 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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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.
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REMASTERED: Twitter Tips for Movers and Shakers, with Bruce Van Horn (Social Media, Business, Success, Networking)
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8:24Speaker, author, and coach Bruce Van Horn shares Twitter/X tips for movers and shakers, including the critical importance of authenticity, putting connection over saturation, and the most common-sense advice that you probably overlook all of the time.
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Culture strategist and leadership coach Jenni Catron shares why it’s important to lead with the heart as well as strategy, and how developing the awareness to do both can be a challenge. Hear Jenni's full interview in Episode 128 of The Action Catalyst.
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The Win-Win Workplace, with Dr. Angela Jackson (Management, Leadership, Business, Engagement)
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22:03Dr. Angela Jackson, the founder/CEO of Future Forward Strategies and a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reveals the lessons learned from studying Fortune 500 companies, the REAL cost of turnover, why top-down decision making is dead, and the two main takeaways for small business owners.…
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Greg DeVore, CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps, lays out his “Find & Follow” philosophy to reduce supervisor burnout and improve employee performance, including concepts like actual vs. foundational knowledge, the value it can provide in the event of a sale, and the knowledge operations maturity model. Hear Greg's full interview in Episode 492 of T…
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REMASTERED: The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership, with Jenni Catron (Strategy, Faith, Business, Author)
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18:28Culture strategist and leadership coach Jenni Catron shares “The Grand Commandment” and how it pertains to leadership, why it’s important to lead with the heart as well as strategy, the value of creating a safe space for honest feedback, the delicate balance of being bold but respectful, the role of faith, and why leadership is sacred work.…
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Author, entrepreneur, and “overwhelmologist” Ari Meisel reveals how to optimize, automate, and outsource, the shockingly straightforward system for keeping work, and anxiety, from piling up. Hear Ari's full interview in Episode 122 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Overtime with Outland: Greg DeVore, Episode 492
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2:48Overtime 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 492, with Greg DeVore, CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Find & Follow, with Greg DeVore (Productivity, Learning, Performance, Teams)
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29:50Greg DeVore, CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps, lays out his “Find & Follow” philosophy to reduce supervisor burnout and improve employee performance, breaking down concepts like actual vs. foundational knowledge and knowledge spenders vs. knowledge investors, the knowledge operations maturity model, the dead simple exercise that’ll change how your…
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