Critical Mass Radio Show

Performance management is in dire need of a revamp. With its annual review inspiring fear and dread in employees, management, and HR professionals alike, its old-fashioned, top-down approach has never motivated anyone. Now talent expert Tamra Chandler has created a welcome alternative that effectively takes performance management out of the dark ages! As the author of How Performance Management is Killing Performance, she's highlighting 8 fatal flaws that is crucial to address. 

Through both research and experience, Orange Kiwi recognized that the most critical human capital challenge faced by CEO/Owners resides in the area of their own succession. Partner at Orange Kiwi, Allie Taylor joined us to talk about how her firm is focused on helping CEO/Owners achieve a competitive advantage to maximize their likelihood of Finishing Big and joining the Elite 7% of owners who achieve a life of significance and satisfaction beyond their role as owner.

Madison Alexander Public Relations was a CyberSecurity Excellence Award Winner for “Best Marketing Agency” in 2016 and was also on the top 20 PR firms for IT services. When it comes to public relations, Madison Alexander can help clients reach their goals and build momentum which is crucial in start-up and small to middle sized companies and firms. Dan Chmielewski joined Ric in the studio to talk about how his firm helps create mindshare for your company, your products, and your experts. 

He's a passionate innovator, entrepreneur, and one of the most sought after business leaders in the country today! He started off with only $500 in capital, and over seventeen years he built the UGG Australia Brand into a multi-million dollar international enterprise! As the founder of the brand, Brian Smith is committed to teaching fellow entrepreneurs how to leverage their most previous assets within and to pursue their passions to creating fulfilling lives. 

What is the secret to maximizing profit and making sure companies are performing at their full potential? Thomas McCoy, President of Employee Engagement Institute says -- it is all culture of partnership. Since 1993, Thomas has been developing high-involvement high-performance cultures for companies to help improve performances and profit in over 200 companies. He joined us to share his secrets and how his firm helps companies experience their maximum potential. 

As a former CEO of a manufacturing and wholesale business, President of Renaissance Forums Craig Hettrich, knows what you're going through. He has over 30 years of experience with CEOs from both small and mid-sized businesses. His passion is sure to get you guided in the right direction. Craig's sense of purpose, philosophy, and skills are helping CEOs alike to get to where they need to go. 

Randy Chang is a PGA golf professional and founder of the Aloha Academy of Golf in Hawaii and the Randy Chang Golf Schools in Southern California. He has over 35 years of professional golf experience and a long list of endless awards. He brings his passion for the sport to help people with the same dream. 

Looking for a one-stop place to get all application and protection installation done? Versatile Systems has you covered from -- engineer, design, installation, and training. They maintain deadlines and get you a safe working environment that you can trust in. John McHugh, co-owner and operations manager of Versatile Systems, has over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial, and set construction. He holds multiple class licenses and has extensive training. 

Looking to advancing your speaking and speaker skills? Look no further! Stephanie Paul, CEO and founder of Advance Your, is a professional when it comes to guiding executives, trainers, leaders, and presenters for on stage, classroom, and camera messages. Returning to the show Stephanie shares how her innovative techniques and exercises can bring effective new skills to presenters quickly. 

Jeff Scott has been building innovative tech startups in Orange County since 1995. His mission-driven for-profit software company proves that companies can indeed incorporate extreme philanthropy while achieving their for-profit goals. As CEO of Software Anywhere, Jeff gives back to the community through an exciting high school tech internship program while also achieving a number of for-profit and Power of 10 giving back milestones throughout the year. 

With a strong background in law, managing partner at Bisnar Chase, Brian Chase understands what you are going through and will work hard to protect your rights. His passion in helping injured people obtain justice is what keeps him and his company going. 

With an extensive background in video, his passion for creativity is shown in his field. Charlie Matz, CEO of VeracityColab, works with his team to create original design-driven video that helps clients connect with their audience to achieve their goals. VeracityColab thinks like an agency, but focuses on the creativity behind video development. 

He's taking his former college athlete gaming impact to excel in his entrepreneurship game! Nick Kovacevich, CEO of Kush Bottles, a packing solutions company targeting the emerging legal cannabis industry, is showing his strong leadership and proving a name for himself as his company grows at a rapid rate.

As the founder of a consulting group and author of a groundbreaking book - Conversational Capacity, Craig Weber is famous for his sharp and inspiring consulting style and presence. His latest book gives insight into the secret to building successful teams that perform when the pressure is on. 

With over 16 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical director, and program director in inpatient settings and treatment centers, Program Director, Sue Ferren is committed to helping patients overcome their addiction, trauma, and abuse. Aspire Recovery offers comprehensive addiction recovery treatment and client case support. 

Angles Inc. is a digital marketing agency that maximizes client revenue and profit. CEO and Founder Paul Angles works hard with his team to focus on paid search and PPC and other areas that generate the highest ROI for their clients. His newly released book The Angles Report: Marketing Automation is the first of its kind, a 135-page look at how the best marketers in the toughest industries market themselves. 

Are you looking to accelerate your career while preventing setbacks? Author of Workplace Poker, Dan Rust says the trick behind this is to "play the game under the game." He gives insight into the skills you need to transform yourself while making yourself stronger to survive any setbacks. 

High quality safety education with customized curriculum design is what CEO of EHS International, Marjorie Del Toro strives to offer her clients. EHS International creates solutions to increase competitiveness through utilizing the best and latest technology. Their mission statement of measuring worldwide success by the protection of employees, future generations, and environment is their back bone when it comes to designing and customizing curriculums for your firm to bringing the workforce home safely. 

Make up for the modern group! Mai Couture utilizes a convenient make up concept with trendsetting on-the-go essentials and low maintenance. Founder of Mai Couture, Mai Tran is a tech-savvy entrepreneurial woman looking to look fabulous in seconds as she lives up her passion for healthy living, conscious beauty, and values the meaning of "work hard" and "play harder."  

27-year Veteran of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Don Barnes, was appointed as the Undersheriff with dreams to "making sure the sheriff's visions are fulfilled." Don joined us in the studio to discuss the current updates of the Sheriff's department along with an update on the "Great Escape Program."