Be Better with Michael Kurland

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  • Be Better is more than just a tagline. It's a culture that permeates organizations, propelling teams to Be Better to each other, their customers, and their communities, as well as to themselves. Each week host Michael Kurland interviews leaders who authentically exemplify how they are being better in their professional and personal lives.
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  • Navigating Your Career Through Mentorship and Clarity with Alexandra Kurland

    Navigating Your Career Through Mentorship and Clarity with Alexandra Kurland
    Sep 21 2022
    In this episode, we are joined by Michael's wife, Alexandra Sanchez Kurland. She is the founder of Alexandra On The Go, a local notary management company predominantly serving Orange County, California. In the podcast, Alexandra shares the story of how she launched her company. She also shares her career journey as an operations officer for an HVAC company to stepping into a sales role at Branded Group, which formed the foundation for her own business.. .

    Key Takeaways

    When it comes to your career aspirations, know what you want and ask for it.
    Developing your networking skills is key to business success.
    Be open to learn from experienced mentors and coaches.

    Quotes

    "A big reason why I thrived was because of networking." - Alexandra

    "I always knew if I could get in front of someone, I was 98% sure I was going to close that deal."- Alexandra

    Book Mentioned in The Episode

    Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership
    GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61251512-broken-to-better

    Featured in this Episode

    Alexandra Sanchez Kurland
    Founder of Alexandra On The Go
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Alexandraonthego
    Website: https://www.Alexandraonthego.com

    Michael Kurland
    CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc.,
    Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland
    Website: www.branded-group.com

    Words from Our Host

    Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better.

    Chapters

    00:00 Book promotion
    01:26 Episode Introduction
    03:22 Our guest’s life background
    03:44 How did Michael and Alexandra meet?
    09:04 How was the first interview with Michael?
    11:59 The start of the mentorship relationship
    18:29 The challenges and roadblocks Michael and Alexandra faced
    20:34 What happens after leaving the Branded Group?
    25:26 The life of Michael and Alexandra being married
    27:49 What will be the future?
    29:30 How to reach Alexandra
    31:02 Outro
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    32 m
  • Learning the Secret of Great Leadership with Dallin Cooper

    Learning the Secret of Great Leadership with Dallin Cooper
    Sep 7 2022
    Dallin Cooper is an author and a keynote speaker who founded Atmosphere Marketing LLC and Ugly Chews. His new book, “Get on the Bull: Developing Attitudes and Behaviors for Successful Leadership” is about ethically progressing into a leadership roles.

    In this episode, Dallin shares his life from being a shepherd in Wyoming, getting his degree in college, becoming an entrepreneur, and lastly, the process of becoming an author and a keynote speaker. He explains the purpose of his book and how he used his father's bull-riding experience to draw a connection between a leader's attitude and that of a bull rider. Dallin discusses his passion for ethicical leadership and the importance of balancing priorities to avoid burnout.

    Key Takeaways

    The things that make you a good person also make you a good leader.
    Your attitude and behavior determine your leadership success.
    Grit is important but leaders must be mindful of burnout.

    Quotes:

    “Good leadership is secretly just ethics.”
    “Don't run yourself ragged. It's not worth it.”

    Book Mentioned in The Episode

    Get on the Bull: Developing Attitudes and Behaviors for Successful Leadership
    https://www.amazon.com/Get-Bull-Developing-Successful-Leadership/dp/108804218X
    https://www.waucomabookstore.com/book/9781088042113

    Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership
    GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61251512-broken-to-better

    Featured in this Episode

    Dallin Cooper
    Speaker & Consultant, Ethics and Leadership
    Founder, Atmosphere Marketing LLC
    Founder, Ugly Chews
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallincooper
    Website: https://dallincooper.com

    Michael Kurland
    CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc.
    Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland
    Website: www.branded-group.com

    Words from Our Host

    Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better.

    Chapters

    00:00 Book promotion
    01:27 Episode Introduction
    02:17 Dallin's background
    03:18 More about his book
    04:42 More about Dallin’s journey
    10:45 Dallin on bull riding
    13:38 Getting into a leadership role
    17:28 lessons he wished he knew before
    23:36 Dallin’s favorite part of his book
    30:31 How to connect with Dallin and get a copy of his book
    31:36 Conclusion
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    31 m
  • Finding Personal and Professional Fulfillment with Deepa Purushothaman

    Finding Personal and Professional Fulfillment with Deepa Purushothaman
    Aug 24 2022
    Deepa Purushothaman is a former senior executive, a corporate inclusion visionary; and co-founder of nFormation. She is the author of the book titled, The First, The Few, and The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America. She is also a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School. In today's episode, Deepa talks about her unique background, including her surroundings and the lessons she learned. She shares how growing up as a woman of color, there were no role models given the dominance of males in her industry. Deepa is a strong supporter of women of color, helping them to navigate the corporate structures to achieve their personal levels of success. Deepa also shares the story of the founding of her company, nFormation and discusses key principles from her new book.

    Key Takeaways

    The lack of role models for women of color can prevent or stall meaningful career development.
    Personal worth and value must come from something intrinsic, not from a job.
    Each person should have a personal definition of success.

    Quotes

    “You're worthy of being you.” – Deepa
    “I am a person outside of my job.” - Deepa

    Book Mentioned in The Episode

    The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America
    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/First-Few-Only-Redefine-Corporate/dp/0063084716
    GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58275733-the-first-the-few-the-only

    Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership
    GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61251512-broken-to-better

    Featured in this Episode

    Deepa Purushothaman
    Co-founder of nFormation, Author of The First, The Few, The Only
    Personal website: https://www.deepapuru.com
    Company Website: https://www.n2formation.com
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepapuru
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeepaPuru
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepa.puru

    Michael Kurland
    CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc.,
    Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland
    Website: www.branded-group.com

    Words from Our Host

    Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better.

    Chapters

    00:00 Book Promotion; Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership
    01:29 Episode Intro
    02:20 Deepa’s background
    05:01 Her reasons for supporting the growth of women
    09:20 The start of change
    17:48 Diagnosed with Lyme disease
    20:21 Gathering amazing women
    24:47 Details about her book
    25:44 Her company, nFormation
    27:01 More Details about her book
    28:06 How to reach Deepa
    28:37 Conclusion
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    28 m
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