Best Tom Dardick Podcasts (2025)

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Frustration to Fulfillment #3: Why Engagement Isn't Enough 15:43

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16h ago15:43

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Engagement is a hot word - many organizations do what they can to build engagement. Yet, frustration is widespread: It shows up as fatigue, disengagement, or quiet dissatisfaction, even among competent and engaged employees. The problem is Engagement ≠ Fulfillment: Engagement keeps people interested for a while, but only fulfillment sustains them l…

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Frustration to Fulfillment - Engagement is Not Enough 15:43

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In this second installment of a series in which we explore the contents of our white paper entitled Frustration to Fulfillment: Contemporary Challenges and Effective Strategies in Building and Sustaining an Engaged Workforce and Thriving Organizations, we contrast the ideas of engagement in our work with fulfillment at work. The research is clear -…

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Frustration to Fulfillment - The Importance of Engagement in the Workplace 11:05

15d ago11:05

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Today's episode is the beginning of a series based upon a newly available white paper entitled Frustration to Fulfillment: Contemporary Challenges and Effective Strategies in Building and Sustaining an Engaged Workforce and Thriving Organizations, which presents the latest research regarding how organizations gain and lose productivity via the ways…

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7 Ways to Improve Your Conversations 26:55

22d ago26:55

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Tom reviews his experience going solo on the On the Blue cruise, where he enjoyed many great conversations and made many new friends. He noticed some of the ways great conversations are born (and stifled.) In this week's show, Tom reviews seven things that you can use to improve the quality of your conversations, and by extension, the quality of yo…

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Finding More Purpose in Your Work and Life - The Purpose Quadrant 18:17

1M ago18:17

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In this final installment of the review of the Eye of Power model, Tom walks us through the Purpose Quadrant. This is where we sharpen our efforts to find meaning in our work and in our lives. As in all the quadrants, there are four elements - two that keep us in place, two that move us forward - that we address to build our sense that what we do i…

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The People Quadrant - Your Force Multiplier 17:40

1M ago17:40

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In this third installment of our overview of the Eye of Power model itself, Tom talks about the People Quadrant - defined by the attitudes we have toward others. We learn about the dynamics in each of the four layers - Corrosion, Quest, Traps, and Capacity - as it relates to the way we frame our thoughts in each and every relationship we have. We l…

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Self-Knowledge: The Key to Wisdom - gaining agency in the Perception Quadrant 22:46

2M ago22:46

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In the second installment of the review of the Eye of Power model, Tom focuses on the area of our agency that has to do with our self-perception, defined by our attitude we have about ourselves. He outlines two forces that restrict our personal power, and two that free us to become more fully expressed versions of ourselves. To grow in this way, we…

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The Eye of Power Model - Pain Quadrant 22:07

2M ago22:07

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This week begins a multi-part series that provides a detailed explanation of the Eye of Power model. It functions as a map, flashlight, and compass to help us identify the ways we gain and lose our personal power - our agency. In this installment, Tom walks us through the Pain Quadrant - the parts of ourselves having to do with the actions we take …

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Preparing Yourself for a Layoff with Nevin Beyer 46:21

2M ago46:21

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Tom welcomes his friend Nevin Beyer to the podcast. Nevin is an experienced Surety Bond expert. He shares his story when his previous company was acquired by a private investment firm who ingnobly treated the staff for a short-term payoff. Nevin shares lessons learned from this experience, enhanced by a that of a long and successful career in finan…

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Using Our Stone Age Brains in the Modern World with Dr. Ryan Williamson 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Tom welcomes back Dr. Ryan Williamson to today's podcast. Tom and Ryan discuss the ways our brains function, the challenges poised to our brain's health in the modern world, and what we might do to optimize our neurological health. To find out more check out: transcendhealthgroup.com Ryan's Bio: Dr. Ryan Williamson, M.D. is a board-certified neurol…

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Where Have All the Good People Gone 17:11

3M ago17:11

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“It's hard to find good people.” You've heard it. Maybe you've said it. But what if the real issue isn’t a talent shortage—it’s a development failure? In this episode of The Eye of Power, we challenge the prevailing narrative around hiring and retention. Using the four quadrants of the Eye of Power model—Pain, Perception, People, and Purpose—we exa…

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The Illusion of Growth: When Self-Help Holds You Back 16:56

3M ago16:56

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We’re swimming in self-improvement—books, podcasts, journaling prompts, coaching programs. But what if the very tools meant to help us grow are becoming obstacles? In this episode of The Eye of Power, we confront the subtle and widespread illusion of growth: when we mistake consumption for transformation, and image for integrity. Through the lens o…

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What It Really Means to Be Seen 12:39

3M ago12:39

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Do you ever feel invisible? It's not a good feeling, is it? How about the flip side? How does it feel in those special moments when you feel like another human being sees you for who you are - not what you can do for them, but as an end to yourself? Pretty terrific, right? Now, imagine the culture in your organization. How much do the people there …

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Seven Traps that Ensnare Smart People 23:06

3M ago23:06

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Have you ever been amazed by how smart people do dumb things? Maybe you're a smart person who has done a silly thing once or twice! In this week's episode, we take a look at seven traps that can turn our very intelligence against us. If you'd like to harness more of that intellect to make wiser decisions and manifest a higher quality life experienc…

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Lessons from the Netflix Series Sirens - Eye of Power Style 17:10

4M ago17:10

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I happened upon the Netflix series Sirens knowing nothing about it. Well, I was drawn in by the sophistication of the story, along with the acting and production. The story is a modern myth, complete with the lessons that mythology offers. To get a good look at some of those lessons, we use the Eye of Power model to analyze the story's elements and…

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Be Impeccable with Your Word - Truth as a Path to Personal Freedom and Power 18:27

4M ago18:27

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The shortest, and hardest path to a better life - meaning better relationships, better associations, better work conditions, and more peace of mind and fulfillment - is to be impeccable with our word. Don Miguel Ruiz teaches this in his seminal book The Four Agreements. In this episode, we look at what this means both psychologically and in practic…

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Mentoring Career Choices with Donovin Lindsay 49:07

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This week Tom is joined by career guru Donovin Lindsay. Donovin helps those preparing to begin a career with educational choices, career path guidance, resume preparation, interview coaching, and job search strategy. He is also a dynamic speaker who can inspire young people to strive to fulfill their potential. Tom and Donovin talk about his path a…

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How to Talk Politics without Creating Enemies 39:38

4M ago39:38

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It's hazardous to talk politics these days. It shouldn't be this way. Not and continue with representative self-governance. What are we supposed to do to avoid the vitriol? In this episode, Tom explores the things that go wrong, and right, in political discourse. It's a powerful episode that many should hear and heed!…

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Tips on Leadership and Management from Dr. Philip Mann 1:07:12

4M ago1:07:12

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Tom welcomes Dr. Philip Mann to the show. Dr. Mann has extensive experience in the fields of Aviation, Project Management, and Leadership. They discuss his views on how leaders can be more effective and Dr. Mann shares important takeaways for anyone who wants to improve their team'x experience and performance. Here is more about Dr. Mann: Dynamic l…

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To Shedeur or Not to Shedeur, That Is the Question 28:41

5M ago28:41

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This week, we turn topical as we look at the recent historic NFL draft. Highly rated University of Colorado Quarterback Shedeur Sanders was widely anticipated to be a high draft pick. As the draft unfolded, he fell all the way to the fifth round. This has been met with a wide array of reaction, and many people have a take about what exactly happene…

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The Four Agreements Book Review 23:42

5M ago23:42

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One of the most important books in my life has been The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. For decades, it has helped move ever more towards becoming a better, more self-possessed, peaceful, and loving person. As with much wisdom, the four agreements are easy to remember, but difficult to embody. They are aspirational - the more we embody them, t…

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The Power of Presence 11:12

5M ago11:12

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In this episode, time shares about his experience aboard the 2025 Cruise to the Edge, noting that the disconnect from the constant distractions of modern life had some dramatic and powerful effects. Specifically, Tom noticed his ability to be present and engaged with whatever was in front of him, whether a person or performance, increased substanti…

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The Path to Passion 10:46

6M ago10:46

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In this episode of the Eye of Power podcast, Tom shares his excitement for his upcoming vacation on the Cruise to the Edge. His experience reminds him of Paul Kirby, whose concept of Fusioneering is a pathway to kindling passion in our lives. For more on Paul, check out: https://thefusepathway.com For more on the Cruise to the Edge, check out: http…

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A Letter to an HR Professional 20:30

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The week's episode is a departure. Tom speaks directly to you, in a real or imagined role as a manager in HR. In this little experiment, Tom asks you to imagine being in the position to profoundly, and positively, affect the people in your organization. He asks you to envision the possibility that the people with whom you work all feel a special ki…

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Do You Care About Your People, or is It Lip Service? 11:00

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When I speak with leaders, whether they lead a team of one or many, they all believe they care about the welfare of the people on their team. And from their perspective, I'm sure they do. But what would their people say? Do they see it the same way? In nearly all cases, there is at least some mismatch between those points of view. And I mention thi…

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Psychological Safety, Respect, and Other Conditions to Optimize Talent Development with Brian Flom 1:10:04

6M ago1:10:04

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On this week's episode of the Eye of Power podcast, Tom welcomes Brian Flom to the program. Tom and Brian discuss leadership topics ranging from the mental and physical challenges of recovering from trauma or setbacks, to the habits and mindsets that inhibit team development and cohesion, to those that promote harmony, achievement, and inclusion in…

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Introducing The Mentor Machine - The innovative way to build and lead a thriving organization 53:34

7M ago53:34

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This week's episode is a special one. We introduce the executive team of the newly formed Mentor Machine, Incorporated, formed to deliver a scalable sustainable system of the same name. The outputs of the Mentor Machine are Certified Mentors who produce Certified Mentors. Why is that important? Because it represents the best path to building and su…

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A New Science of Alignment: Axionomy 12:49

7M ago12:49

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On today's episode Tom shares his innovative concept of the new discipline to help leaders better align the efforts of the people in their organizations. This innovation is a synergistic, applied combination of existing fields that clarifies and systematizes congruent and aligning action while minimizing those that cause fractionalization and disru…

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How to Find and Express Your Authentic Self with Paul Kirby 1:10:02

7M ago1:10:02

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This week's guest is renowned artist Paul Kirby. Paul's journey is unique and inspiring. He began life as an engineer with an MBA from the Harvard Business school, and spent 17 successful years in the corporate world. Exposure to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci sent his life in a different direction - into the world of art. His life approach of Fus…

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The Four Keys to Increasing Your Health Span with Dr. Ryan Williamson 1:09:38

7M ago1:09:38

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Tom welcomes guest Dr. Ryan Williamson to today's podcast. Tom and Ryan discuss the primary ways we can all positively impact the long term health of our brains. Ryan offers his valuable insights in four key areas that most impact our health and our cognitive resilience over the course of our lives. To find out more check out: transcendhealthgroup.…

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How Your Brain Messes You Up: The Uses and Perils of Certainty 15:51

8M ago15:51

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It turns out that we don't know the world around us as well as we'd like to believe. Modern psychological research continues to unveil the workings, capacities, and limits of our cognition. The findings bear important ramifications and consequences that we can benefit from. In today's episode, we examine the nature of our memory and perception and …

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What Makes a Great Mentor: How to Build Thriving Organizations by Unleashing Team Potential 11:55

8M ago11:55

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If you ask anybody who has achieved a high level of success what was behind them, there is a common #1 answer. They had a great mentor. We all know the importance of mentors. But how common are great ones? How many great mentors, and by that I mean people who consistently produce other great mentors, are in your organization? Organizations that hav…

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Your People Strategy Sucks! 17:13

8M ago17:13

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What is the People Strategy in your organization? Do you find, hire, develop, and keep top talent? Are the people there engaged and fulfilled? When trouble arises, is it dealt with promptly and effectively? Or do you struggle with finding good people? Do people on the team feel anxiety about their place and worth? Is there a system to improve in th…

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How Trump's 2nd Inauguration Illustrates Perceptions vs. Realities 32:33

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Trump's 2nd Inauguration, if anything, is certainly remarkable. The emotional gulf between those who welcome Trump back to those who are terrified of what this next administration will do could hardly be wider. Today, we won't look at which perception is more right or more wrong. We'll look at the way those perceptions form and what we might do in …

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Your Organizational Culture: Thriving or Suffering? 32:33

8M ago32:33

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Organizational culture is important enough to have become a buzzword. We all recognize the importance of culture. But how well do we contribute to its health? How do we either nourish or, even unwittingly, damage corporate culture? In this episode, Tom talks about four different levels of health for organizational cultures, what it means at each le…

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Familiarity, Camaraderie, and Engagement in the Workplace with Vivek Nigam 1:00:25

9M ago1:00:25

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Tom welcomes CEO of BeRemote Vivek Nigam to the podcast. Tom and Vivek discuss the importance of familiarity and camaraderie in the workplace and look at ways these can be built to increase engagement. BeRemote offers a product called ReTeam, a communication portal that encourages and develops teams to build and nourish organizational culture. This…

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Christmas Family Episode 17:25

9M ago17:25

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This episode is a bit of a departure from the norm - we're on Christmas vacation with family and I've recruited my kids to reflect on their 2024 and share what they're looking forward to in 2025. I add my reflections from both the personal and business perspectives. Wherever you are, however your 2024 went, however you're looking at 2025, we wish y…

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Keys to Long Term Success in Life and Career with Joe Mantegna 1:09:45

9M ago1:09:45

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Tom welcomes renowned actor Joe Mantegna to the podcast. Joe shares lessons gleaned from over five decades of professional television and film acting and production, as well as successful long-term relationships crowned by his 50-year marriage. Joe's credits include wildly successful TV shows like Criminal Minds, the Simpsons, and Gun Stories, and …

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Selfishness vs. Selflessness - Is One Superior to the Other? 24:09

10M ago24:09

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Most of us believe it's better to be selfless than selfish. In certain ways, this serves us. But it is not without traps. The modern age philosopher that most effectively pointed these out was Ayn Rand. Her philosophy and prescriptions were and remain controversial, because they are truly radical - a departure from much of the conventional thinking…

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How Today's Leaders Can Build Organizational Culture with Greg Dardick 54:53

10M ago54:53

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In this special episode, Tom is joined in person by Eye of Power, LLC CTO Greg Dardick. The brothers and partners discuss the challenges that face today's leaders and the ways they can maximize organizational health through their people strategy. They talk about the ways they help leaders build cultures based on trust and respect - cultures that ar…

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Being Seen and Seeing Others - A Path to Freedom with Amber Vilhauer 55:01

10M ago55:01

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Tom welcomes Amber Vilhauer to the show. They discuss the ways we can achieve greater freedom in our lives. Amber Vilhauer is a Books & Business strategist, multi-bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of NGNG Enterprises (No Guts No Glory), an Inc. 5000 top marketing agency. Amber has helped thousands of entrepreneurs align their business with t…

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Servant Leadership with Justin McClure 50:59

10M ago50:59

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On today's Eye of Power Podcast Tom welcomes his personal friend and business leader Justin McClure. They talk about Justin's life journey wherein Justin shares some of his biggest life lessons and points out ways anybody can improve their circumstances. Justin is an entrepreneur who is driven by faith, opportunity, and the desire to make an impact…

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Coping with Trump's Election - Eye of Power Style 23:52

11M ago23:52

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If you're feeling bad about the recent election, this is the episode for you! We won't offer milk and cookies, or even a patronizing "it'll be okay." We'll look at the ways you can use this emotional energy to grow and become stronger, wiser, and happier. We do so through identifying six laws or precepts of human psychology and relate them to the o…

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Building a Life of Passion with Bill Wilson 52:50

11M ago52:50

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Tom welcomes his friend Bill Wilson to the show, where they talk about how passion, drive, and virtue helps us with our life's journey. Bill shares insights gained through his experiences as an entrepreneur, musician, sales guru, and family man to help us better understand how we can unleash more of our potential. Bill's selling system includes a p…

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For Those About to Write (We Salute You!) 42:39

11M ago42:39

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Today's episode is a journey into the world of writing a book. If you've ever thought about writing a book, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Tom shares his journey and offers pointers to help anybody who wants to increase their personal power by increasing their clarity and alignment. Resources: Infinite Impact by Amber Vilhauer: https://…

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How Leaders Can Most Constructively Influence Their People 28:32

11M ago28:32

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Leadership is everything. It makes the difference whether organizations of all kinds, be they corporate, public agencies, or even societies and nations are successful, healthy, and thriving - or not. Leadership is a commonly discussed topic. There is no shortage of research and advice about how to become a better leader. One of the key ingredients …

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Handling Career Changes with Elegance with Greg Dardick 52:33

11M ago52:33

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This is a special episode of the Eye of Power podcast, in which Tom is joined by his brother and CTO of Eye of Power, LLC Greg Dardick. Greg's journey is one from which people on all career paths can take inspiration. If you're in a place where you feel like it might be time for a change, Greg's story and insights are of particular value. In additi…

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Leverage and Laughter - Keys to Success with Brigham Avery 25:50

12M ago25:50

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Guest BRIGHAM AVERY brings wit, energy, and charm to the Eye of Power Podcast. Brig is the creator and host of the show Hollywood & Ivy, found on the Chicago Cubs network https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/. If you're a Cubs fan, sports fan, fan of pop culture, or just want a laugh and to hear some great stories, check out his show, which feature…

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Decision 2024 - A More Powerful Way for Voters to Approach this Presidential Election 41:27

12M ago41:27

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This episode feature's an analysis of the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election through various lenses, all with the aim to maximize our personal power. We look at policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, along with how they are being perceived. Most importantly, we provide a way to break the us vs. them, Democrat vs. Republican, red vs. blue fram…

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Openness to Experience with Rob Sullivan 1:12:03

1y ago1:12:03

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In this episode of the Eye of Power Podcast, Tom talks with Rob Sullivan about the nature of our experience and perceptions and how we might enhance our lives through paying attention and remaining open to exploration and discovery. A bit about Rob: Over the past 15+ years, Rob has developed a strong reputation among corporate clients and has deliv…