A Remarkable Rise to CEO

Get inspired by the extraordinary journey of Tatyana Zlotsky, the CEO of A Place for Mom....the leading senior care advisory service in North America

Tatyana's story is a powerful lesson in resilience, adaptability and leadership.

When she and her family arrived in the US as refugees, she faced many tough obstacles. Despite these challenges, she persevered to become a top leader in her field.

This an uplifting blueprint for empowering your career, enriching your personal life, and leading with vision and heart.

Don’t miss it!

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatyana-zlotsky

Company Link: https://www.aplaceformom.com/

What You’ll Discover in this Episode

The Powerful Lesson from Selling Newspapers at 12 Years Old.

Her Biggest Inspiration.

A Caregiver's Hidden Key to Success.

How to Thrive.

Tatyana's Proven Leadership Principle.

A Mantra She Lives By.

The Twist In Her Career that Accelerated Her Success.

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The Accountability CEO

Scott Wine, has 16 years as CEO and top executive at major public companies like CNH, Polaris, UTC Fire and Security, Danaher, and Honeywell.

He shares his proven approach for instilling accountability across organizations and teams at all levels.

Just wait until you hear how this one strategy...

...delivered REMARKABLE results and success for thousands.

Without accountability, even the strongest and most brilliant teams can fail.

You know it when you see blame-shifting and missed opportunities.

That's where Scott's powerful message comes in!

Scott's LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wine-bb67844

What You’ll Discover in this Episode

Why He Often Traveled by Horse and Buggy.

Life Lesson from a CEO Father.

What He Learned Running the Executive Dining Room for General Colin Powell..

A Leadership Lesson in Cup of Coffee.

Navy experiences, leadership lessons, and career advice.

Teamwork and Accountability..

Indian Motorcycles - Leading a Transformation.

The Daily Activity that Boosts his Focus and Clarify.

A Gadget that Contributed to his Success.

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The Groove Leader

Aaron Nursey, Founder and CEO of Direct Components, reveals how his DJ'ing for the team infuses the workplace with an electrifying energy.

This vibrant approach not only boosts morale but also sparks outstanding performance, making the 26-year-old company a standout hub of creativity and enthusiasm in its industry.

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Direct Components has experienced exponential growth and recently became the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s #1 ranked Fastest Growing Company in “Fast 50,” and listed in Inc. 5000.

He’s also Founder and Chairman of the Board to Nursey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that aids underserved communities AND DJChipBroker.

Direct Components is the direct source for quality components. Since their inception in 1998, they’ve built an extensive global network of approved and trusted suppliers. This network is their advantage over the competition allowing them to procure high quality, allocated, obsolete, and hard to find parts at rock bottom prices and pass this savings on to their clients.

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronnursey/

Company Link: http://www.directics.com/

What You’ll Discover in this Episode

What Catching Lizards Taught him about Business.

How Coming from Humble Beginning Drove His Motivation.

How to Harmonizes Business and Philanthropy.

His Strategy to Empower Employees Through Music and Culture

Balancing AI and Human Intelligence in Your Business.

3 Ways to Make Your Business More Resilient.

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Food Fight!

Join Brandon Rhoten, Chief Marketing Officer at GroundTruth, as he shares his most compelling stories and lessons from the world of bold, snarky marketing.

You'll discover how he revolutionized Wendy's brand with viral Twitter feuds, turning the fast-food giant into a social media powerhouse.

You'll also get an insider’s look at the creative strategies that sparked growth at Papa John’s International and Potbelly Sandwich Works.

These lessons for building strong consumer relationships in the competitive food industry—can be applied to boost any business!

GroundTruth is a media platform that drives in-store visits and other real business results.

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonrhoten/

Company Link: https://www.groundtruth.com/

What You’ll Discover in this Episode

Why to Cheer For Others On LinkedIn.

Insights from Healthy vs Unhealthy Marketing.

Why the Wendy's FROSTY Matters.

What Happened When He Picked a Fight with the Industry Leader.

Why He Hired Comics to Roast the Competition.

How a Big Brand Makes a Personal Connection.

A Prioritization Hack.

When You Should Go “All In” on an Idea.

A Vital Lesson He Learned from His First Job.

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The CAULIPOWER Founder, Gail Becker ...

...took a bold leap of faith.

She traded an illustrious corporate career and went ALL In on a singular vegetable.

Driven by a moment of profound inspiration, she forged a groundbreaking category in the "better-for-you" frozen food industry.

Under her leadership, CAULIPOWER skyrocketed to over $100 million in revenue in just three years, transforming the market with unprecedented speed and impact.

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-becker-734aa26/

Company Link: https://eatcaulipower.com

What You’ll Discover in this Episode

✅ What Grew her Success from One Kitchen to 30,000 Whole Foods.

✅ A Strategy She Used for Building a High-Performing Team.

✅ Why Pizza Box Messages are So Important.

✅ The Inspiration for her Business.

✅ A Coupon for Lead the Team Listeners!

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No Fail Leadership

Garry Schwartz, COO of Mission Technologies, is a Marine Officer Veteran and has seen his fair share of high-pressure situations.

AND in this interview you'll hear how he navigated one this toughest beyond the battlefield..

...when a leadership shakeup challenged the organization, Garry knew he had to take a risk.

Facing an uncertain future, he boldly presented the new leader with a "no-fail" list of urgent priorities, putting his own reputation on the line.

Little did he know, this act of courage would become the catalyst for his rise to the top, as he was unexpectedly promoted to a prestigious leadership role within the organization.

Garry makes us all consider the stakes... and then turn high-risk decisions into pivotal opportunities for growth.

Every leader can use this principle by embracing bold, decisive actions that clearly outline priorities and taking responsibility for those decisions, even in the face of uncertainty.

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Garry Schwartz is Chief Operating Officer of Mission Technologies, a $3 billion division of HII, which is a Fortune 500 defense company.

He also spent five years as a group president running different business units of up to 3200 personnel and $1 billion in revenue delivering integrated all-domain solutions in service of the nation.

He is also a former Marine Officer with 21 years of military service and two combat tours followed by 20 years in the defense industry.

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HII develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned autonomous systems; LVC solutions; fleet modernization; and critical nuclear operations

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LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-schwartz-6a8bb167/

Company Link: https://hii.com/

What You’ll Discover in this Episode

Tips for Protecting the Digital Battlefield.

Stress-Proof Strategies for High-Pressure Roles.

Bridging the Gap Civilian-Military Collaboration for Innovation

Unleashing AI's Edge to Transform Modern Warfare.

Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape.

3 Lessons in Adaptability from the Marines.

Disruptive Tech Meets Decisive Leadership.

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Million Dollar Klicks

Ryan Slipakoff, Chief Transformation Officer at Klick, the incredible story of how his company awarded $1,000,000 to motivate team members to leverage Ai.

The results were powerful...

...innovation accelerated.

...productivity sky rocketed.

...customers and industries were transformed.

While some leaders consider Ai a "headcount reducer", Ryan is leveraging to maximize employee effectiveness and build for the future!

Klick Health is the world’s largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences.

For over 25 years, they’ve been developing, launching, and supporting life sciences brands to maximize their full market potential as a core commercialization partner.

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanslipakoff/

Company Link: https://www.klick.com/

You'll also discover:

✅ A Tip for Building a Powerful Team.

✅ The Important Lesson He Learned from First Job.

✅ A Strategy to Increase Team Cohesion and Alignment.

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Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanslipakoff/

Learn more about Klick: https://www.klick.com/

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The Breakthrough Leader

Doug Hardesty, COO at MycoWorks, shares where leaders can consistently source the best ideas for their teams and companies.

You'll hear the story behind his strong track record of success and innovation, leading a biotech company that is growing an incredible new category of materials from mycelium–the root structure of MUSHROOMS!

Leadership can be isolating and you may find your main source ideas coming from the WSJ, NYT, or needing to be “packaged nicely” in a PowerPoint...

...but this turns out to be very limiting overtime and can actually stunt innovation.

Just wait until you hear Doug’s strategy to drive innovation in collaboration with his employees.

Its truly effective and transformative and can be applied to ANY company!

MycoWorks is the first biomaterials company to scale up commercially in the alternative textile sector. Their factory, in Union South Carolina, is capable of growing millions of square feet of material per year, through the company’s ingenious Fine Mycelium.

As COO, Doug led the development of MycoWorks Fine Mycelium technology from an

artistic technique into a commercial-scale operation.

Doug, tell us in your own words about MycoWorks and your role in the company.

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-hardesty-190159123

Company Link: https://www.mycoworks.com/

What You’ll Discover in this Episode

From the Factory Floor to the Boardroom… an Incredible career journey.

Textiles and Building Materials from Mushrooms (Fine Mycelium).

The rich feel from Mycelium Leather.

What effective leaders prioritize.

Spreading Mycelium Power to Industry Titans.

The Trait Doug Would Like to Instill in Every Employee.

His Legacy.

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