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Manager Memo, a bi-weekly podcast focused on the Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Evaluating functions of Management. Leading practitioners in business, education, entertainment, and the military share their experience with listeners.  

Sep 29, 2024

Nava Israel is a Doctor of Epidemiology, social innovator, keynote speaker, and award-winning author. Dr. Israel explains why/how CONES enslave us and prevent personal optimization.

Along the way we discuss – CONE defined (5:10), Rep/Dem Cones (10:40), Core Certainties (14:10), Forgiveness (26:15), Maslow & Dr. Israel’s CONE (34:00) and solutions (37:10).  

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Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Sep 22, 2024

Roberto (RCX) Capodieci, serial entrepreneur and blockchain expert shares his experience on the powers of decentralization and innovation.

Along the way we discuss – Tom Cruise (1:45), cold-calling Japan (11:50), hacking BitTorrent (14:50), NFT’s (30:35), and Blockchain Zoo (34:15).

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His new book, New Strategies in Blockchain can be purchased through this link

Please consider support to our pod sponsor – LukeLeaders1248. Donations to scholarships for children of military veterans can be made @ www.lukeleaders1248.com or Venmo @luke-leaders.

Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Sep 15, 2024

Guitze Messina, Executive Director of HARDI LATAM, author of the Moneycall sales system shares his knowledge on the structure, system, and operations of recurring sales.   

Along the way we discuss – Cold Calls (11:00), Customer Research (16:50), just 1% more (21:30), being in the “No” business (30:10), and the 80-20 effect (34:40).

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Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Sep 8, 2024

Doug Betts, author, business consultant, and Change Management expert shares his knowledge on entrepreneurship, the wisdom of diversity, and leadership development.

Along the way we discuss – entrepreneurship during COVID (5:15), No Nonsense advice (7:25), Whoppi Goldberg (12:45), Diversity Passion (18:12), and Henry the Hoover (23:50).

Checkout Doug at Sure Betts HR Solutions.

Please consider support to our pod sponsor – LukeLeaders1248. Donations to scholarships for children of military veterans can be made @ www.lukeleaders1248.com or Venmo @luke-leaders.

Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Aug 30, 2024

Terry Ziemniak, fractional cybersecurity executive (CISO), shares his knowledge of cyber threat modeling and business risk. 

Along the way we discuss – managing you Cybersecurity "hygiene" (17:35), the Nigerian Prince scam (23:00), outsourced cybercrime (24:30) and cybersecurity career paths (32:40).

Checkout Terry’s operational base at TechCXO.

Use the code for 40% off your MagicMind Mental Performance Shot.
Reclaim your brain. https://magicmind.com/LEN40

Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Aug 25, 2024

James Scouller, Executive Coach and author of the Business Book Trilogy – How to Build Winning Teams: Again and Again, shares his expertise on what you need to know, do, and apply to create effective teams. 

Along the way we discuss the psychology of teams (3:15), “Seeing through the Fog (15:42), the 7-Principle Action Model (23:35), and steps to apply the lessons learned. 

Checkout James Scouller at LeadershipMasterySuite.com

Please consider support to our pod sponsor – LukeLeaders1248. Donations to scholarships for children of military veterans can be made @ www.lukeleaders1248.com or Venmo @luke-leaders.

Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Aug 18, 2024

Scott Springer, business growth specialist, author, and strategic planner shares his wisdom about LEAN process improvement and ethical leadership.

Along the way we discuss Supply Chain (1:30), Forecasting (5:45), Material Requirements Planning (7:30), Kaizen Events (23:15), and Tips for Grads (35:55). 

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Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

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Aug 11, 2024

Norbert Majerus, Leading expert in Lean Product Development & Innovation, author, and Shingo Prize Winner shares how LEAN principles can be applied to creative R&D.

Along the way we discuss Luxembourg (0:52), Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (1:30), Elon Musk (16:30), Nummi Auto (20:05), “Get a Bigger Hammer” (23:15), the Shingo Prize (30:38), and examples of “getting it right” (37:00).

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Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Aug 4, 2024

Barry LaBov, musician, author, and President of LaBov & Beyond Marketing Communications explains The Power of Differentiation. He shares how intense listening is the secret to great business “jam sessions.”

Along the way we discuss “The Power of Differentiation” (1:55), Picasso (3:06), how “Words Create Worlds” (12:38), the Chicago Cubs (16:53), “Mark Urgent” (29:55), and jingle writing (23:48). 

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Music intro and outro from the creative works of Barry LaBov– You Don’t Understand and Another Step Away.

Jul 28, 2024

Carrolee (Moore) Drummonds is a podcaster and CEO of the Carrolee Moore Consulting Group. In this pod she shares her personal and spiritual journey toward self-acceptance, personal growth, and business success.

Along the way we discuss Stacking Skills through Temp Work (4:15), a God Ultimatum (8:15), “The Fast” (15:16), Race Issues (22:35), and the “Perseverance Principle” (31:45).

Please donate to the LukeLeaders1248 scholarship fund for servant leaders.

Music intro and outro from the creative genius Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Jul 23, 2024

Paul Angelle is a podcast host, executive coach, author, and the CEO of Law Familia, a business planning company that helps business leaders grow and scale through purpose-driven planning and focused accountability.

Along the way we discuss the “Lens of Ownership” (3:00), the importance of a $300K Aston Martin (14:30), his book - “Stop. Back Up. Grow.” (22:05), and the business of a fractional CEO (28:30).

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Music intro and outro from the creative genius Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Jul 15, 2024

Stephen Kopshaw is a Growth Accelerator, Operations Strategist, and Executive at MindPumpMedia, a digital media company that produces fitness and health content. Stephen shares advice on ways to achieve personal "Freedom."

Along the way we discuss, Fitness Franchises (3:50), Rough Start (8:50), the F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Framework (25:30), MindPumpMedia (37:30), and the need for A.C.T.I.O.N. (42:00).

Please consider contributing to educational scholarships for children of military Veterans. Donations can be made through this website LukeLeaders1248.com

Music intro and outro from the creative genius Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Jul 7, 2024

Jonathan Baktari, MD, is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader with more than 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He also served as clinical faculty for several medical schools, including the University of Nevada and Touro University.

Along the way we talk about the keys to Successful Startups (4:35), the need to Invest in Leadership (13:30), the reality of Work/Life Balance (14:50), Micro-Mentorship (23:20), and the importance of Doing your Homework (29:14).

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Application for and donations to educational scholarships for children of military Veterans can be made through this website LukeLeaders1248.com

Music intro and outro from the creative genius Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Jun 30, 2024

Daniel Steininger, author, consultant and President of Steininger & Associates shares 5 tips on ways to build creativity to enhance personal growth and professional performance.  

Along the way we talk about “Sticky Notes” (13:20), idea shampoo (17:05), Yellow Tail wine (24:10), the Trip to Abilene (26:15), W. Edwards Deming (32:15), and the importance of Italian nuns (33:00). 

Application for and donations to educational scholarships for children of military Veterans can be made through this website LukeLeaders1248.com

Music intro and outro (Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day) from the creative genius of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia.

 

Jun 23, 2024

Jimi Okubanjo from Kent, near London, England shares her views on the importance of diversity and inclusion in business. With more than 25 years of experience in engineering and operational excellence initiatives at companies like McKinsey, Shell, Amazon, Siemens, and Marathon Oil, Jimi has cultivated expertise in mobilizing senior managers to spearhead transformational projects that boost profitability.

Along the way we talk about Being a Good Soldier (1:50), a Safe Workspace (12:15), the financial implication of diversity (26:00), and understanding your bias (29:30).  

For more information email hello@folajimiworldwide.com.

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Music intro and outro from the creative genius Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

 

Jun 17, 2024

David Siden, USMC, tells of his days of military service as a Marine. Assigned to Co H, 23rd Marine Regiment and Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Siden served 7 years in uniform. 

Along the way we talk about his motivation for joining the Corps (2:00), parental support (or lack thereof) of the military (11:30), dissing Chesty Puller (26:00), Comparative Liguistics (32:22), and advice from the Stoics (40:55).

Application for and donations to educational scholarships for children of military Veterans can be made through this website LukeLeaders1248.com

Music intro and outro from the creative genius Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

May 26, 2024

Bruce Heerter, "Plank Holder" from the 2nd Ranger Battalion, speaks on his thoughts of service, the power of Patriotism and the importance of history. Heerter served honorable in the U.S. Army and for more than 30 years in law enforcement. As noted by one of his peers, Bruce was a man “not to be trifled with, but fair.”

Along the way we discuss, disrespect to Veterans (2:00), “Ranger School Every Day” (4:45), Ranger Lessons Learned applied to a career in Law Enforcement (6:40), a little Revolutionary War history (11:20), and personal messages to Veterans and America (19:30).

 

Application for and donations to educational scholarships for children of military Veterans can be made through this website LukeLeaders1248.com

Music intro and outro from the creative genius Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

 

May 17, 2024

Erin Andrea Craske, from Chelsea, UK, the founder and Creative Rebel" of Effortless Coaching, explains her approach to executive training. 

Along the way we discuss Deep Awakening (6:00), the need for "Creative Rebels" (8:55), her book Purpose to Profit (19:20), coaching ROI (23:20), and finding "the Flow" (28:00).

Effortless Coaching website

Craske at LinkenIn UK

 

Music intro and outro from the creative genius Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

May 12, 2024

Jannette Anderson, a.k.a., "the Maturepreneur Maverick," a.k.a., "the Why Whisperer" offers her perspective on personal growth and its impact on purpose-led business and a purpose-focused life.


Along the way we discuss - age prejudice (11:15), advantages of the maturepreneur (13:30), “Be, Do, Have” (18:35), geriatric erotica (28:00), and empowered women of our zeitgeist (30:35).


You can avail yourself to Jannette’s talents at Bodacity.com

The brilliant intro and outro music from the guitar virtuoso, Kenny Kilgore - Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

May 5, 2024

Sam Wood, Veteran and successful entrepeneur talks about the impact of his military service.

Along the way we learn about Ranger School (5:35), the Intelligence of the U.S. Military (10:30), the difference between Special Forces and Rangers (11:40), the 1st Sergeant and Officer relationships (19:00), skydiving into Beaver Stadium (22:55), building roads in Honduras (23:20), and the value of Boy Scouts (31:05). 

Donations to scholarships for the children of military veterans can be made through LukeLeaders 1248, or Venmo @Luke-Leaders

Intro and Outro music from the brilliant guitar riffs of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Raining Day. 

Apr 21, 2024

Thomas Quinn offers lessons learned from a remarkable military careeer, from Penn State ROTC to Germany, Fort Carson, ATEC and DARPA.

Along the way we discuss Hands on Leadership (3:50), the Fulda Gap (17:25), Fort Carson (22:15), the Officer/NCO Partnership (26:50), LTG Caldwell (28:40), Combined Arms Operations (34:10), DARPA (37:35), and Advice to the Troops (42:30).

Donate to the Ranger Scholarship Fund

Intro and Outro music from the brilliant licks of Kenny Kilgore, Low Riders and Beautiful Rainy Day

Apr 17, 2024

Traci Bermingham, CEO of Goaldi - Business Alignment discusses the steps to achieve business flow. 

Along the way we hear about "Flow State" (4:30), Cleaning out the Closet (7:30), the Business Alignment Method (11:45), ChatGPT (21:40), and onboarding (22:45).

 

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Intro and Outro Music from the gifted genius, Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

Apr 14, 2024

Chris Kidd, Associate Professor, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island is our guest.

Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), Kidd was commissioned in the Infantry from the USMA in 1992. Col Kidd served in numerous troop leading and staff positions while assigned to multiple battalions during his career. His deployments include a peacekeeping mission in Sinai, Egypt as well as combat operations in Tikrit, Iraq, Samarra, Iraq, and Maiwand, Afghanistan. 

Along the way we discuss Family Service (1:50), Mount Yonah (11:35), aide-de-camp duties (15:40), West Point (21:15), Fear of Failure (27:50), and the Military's Future (31:30).

 

Intro and outro music from the brilliant riffs of Kenny Kilgore. Low Riders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

 

Apr 10, 2024

Wayne Mullins, Founder and CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing explains the importance of creating a strong culture in support of removing the constraints from business leaders. 

Along the way we discuss Zig Ziglar (2:15), the "Jobinator" (7:05), "Mirror Leadership" (14:10), the importance of Case Studies (24:55), and Finding Purpose (33:00). 

Full Circle Marketing - Wayne Mullins (book) 

Into and outro music from the genius guitar riffs of Kenny Kilgore. 

Apr 7, 2024

A powerful conversation with CSM (R) Jimmy Carabello, a decorated combat Veteran of more than 32 years of honorable service to America.

Along the way we talk about "Black Hats and Boot Black" (10:20), Richard Gere (14:00), R.I.P. (17:20), Ranger History (19:00), "Master Blaster" (37:45), the power of Ranger Buddies (51:25), "Stallions, Thoroughbreds, and Donkeys" (53:15), and PFC Andrew Small (1:01:00).

Donations for scholarships targeted to the families of US Army Rangers can be made through this website - LukeLeaders1248.com

 

Music from the works of the blues master, Kenny Kilgore. Low Riders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

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