Episodes

  • Masterclass Edition: Interview with Braden Ricketts | MC005

    Masterclass Edition: Interview with Braden Ricketts | MC005
    Feb 17 2022
    This Masterclass edition is an interview with Braden Ricketts, one of the producers of The CEO Matters podcast. It was our first interview, so we turned the tables and had Braden interview Coach Liam to get his thoughts on why CEO well-being matters and why he specializes in this work.    Thanks for listening!  It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme. With this podcast, we are building a community of elite CEOs who are building remarkable companies and living extraordinary lives. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Please leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave us a review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
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    44 mins
  • Masterclass Edition: The Complete CEO | MC004

    Masterclass Edition: The Complete CEO | MC004
    Feb 10 2022
    In this episode, we discuss “The Complete CEO” model for elite CEOs that truly want to create companies of remarkable achievement and live extraordinary lives. Learn how you truly can have both. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme (https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme).  With this podcast, we are building a community of elite CEOs who are building remarkable companies and living extraordinary lives. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Please leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
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    27 mins
  • Magazine Edition: Impactful Missions. Zoom Fatigue. Demise of Small Talk. | MAG003

    Magazine Edition: Impactful Missions. Zoom Fatigue. Demise of Small Talk. | MAG003
    Feb 3 2022
    In this episode, you’ll get a week’s worth of reading in 15 minutes. Business is about dynamic leadership. Learn how Joey Zewilliger drove Allbirds from a startup to a $2.4 billion valuation in 6 years. Give up the small talk. Accept and adapt to Zoom Fatigue, Take insight over information. Brighten your winter. Learn how to curate 50,000 articles you’ll never read. CEO News you can use: 1. CEO Spotlight: Joey Zwillinger, CEO of Allbirds 2. Attention and Insight. What’s the difference?. 3. Zoom Fatigue. 4. Business quotes from Howard Schultz, Jeffrey Ommelt and Frederick Smith 5. Go Deep: The demise of small talk 6. Adam Grant’s Winter Book Recommendations: The 12 New Idea Books to Brighten Your Winter 7. Diversion: Ther F “Live and Lead Better.” Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme (https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme).  With this podcast, we are building a community of elite CEOs who are building remarkable companies and living extraordinary lives. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Please leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
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    44 mins
  • Masterclass Edition: The ROI on CEO Well-Being | MC003

    Masterclass Edition: The ROI on CEO Well-Being | MC003
    Jan 27 2022
    In this episode, we discuss the Return on equity for CEOs that take care of themselves. It's staggering. What’s more, the increase in employee engagement that results from CEOs who take care of themselves first is truly amazing. “Live and Lead Better.” Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme (https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme).  With this podcast, we are building a community of elite CEOs who are building remarkable companies and living extraordinary lives. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Please leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
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    20 mins
  • Magazine Edition: Leadership Philosophy. Finding Unicorn Space. | MAG002

    Magazine Edition: Leadership Philosophy. Finding Unicorn Space. | MAG002
    Jan 12 2022
    In this episode you’ll get a week’s worth of reading in 15 minutes. Learn what shaped Ed Bastien’s leadership philosophy, why it makes sense to take a little break, how to ask better questions and why it’s important to have an infinite horizon “Live and Lead Better.” CEO News you can use: CEO Spotlight: Ed Bastien – Delta Airlines. One Thought: Give me a break. One Quote: Warren Buffet on 20 years and 5 minutes. Another Thought: Walk for one minute One Skill: The art of brilliant questions. One Book: The Long Game by Dorie Clark. One Diversion: Finding Unicorn Space Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme.  With this podcast, we are building a community of elite CEOs who are building remarkable companies and living extraordinary lives. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Please leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
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    20 mins
  • Masterclass Edition: The CEO Well-Being Conundrum | MC002

    Masterclass Edition: The CEO Well-Being Conundrum | MC002
    Jan 12 2022
    CEOs are busy taking care of everybody else and rarely take time to put on their own oxygen mask. They are expected to constantly be on their A-game. Because the wellness industry has essentially ignored the C-Suite, CEOs are left to take responsibility for their own well-being and life satisfaction. In this episode, you’ll gain some perspective into why you need to look after your own well-being and be consciously alive. You'll learn three simple and painfully obvious steps you can take right now to “Live and Lead Better.” Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme.  With this podcast, we are building a community of elite CEOs who are building remarkable companies and living extraordinary lives. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Please leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
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    14 mins
  • Magazine Edition: Remembering Jobs. Stay Curious. Stay in the Arena. | MAG001

    Magazine Edition: Remembering Jobs. Stay Curious. Stay in the Arena. | MAG001
    Jan 12 2022
    In this episode, you’ll get a week’s worth of reading in 15 minutes. From Steve Jobs to Teddy Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan. All great leaders. “Live and Lead Better.” CEO News you can use: Remembering Steve Jobs. Why it’s good to be curious. Micro steps to achieving goals. “The Man in the Arena” quote. Book Review: Factfulness by Hans Rosling Reagan’s index cards. Wrapping L’Arc de Triomphe Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme.  With this podcast, we are building a community of elite CEOs who are building remarkable companies and living extraordinary lives. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Please leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
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    11 mins
  • Masterclass Edition: Why “CEO Matters” is for You | MC001

    Masterclass Edition: Why “CEO Matters” is for You | MC001
    Jan 12 2022
    CEOs are role models. You fill in the gaps left by parents, schools, and the government. You need to be on you’re A-Game. How I once failed greatly as a CEO and re-invented myself to support extraordinary CEOs. In this episode, you’ll hopefully see that I am a flawed human and that I believe more in reaching for success than in learning from failure. You’ll hear my journey from haircuts to chicken necks to CEO Coach. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme (https://www.chrismer.com/workwithme).  With this podcast, we are building a community of elite CEOs who are building remarkable companies and living extraordinary lives. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Please leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
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    16 mins