Walking The Walk

It’s always fun to welcome martial artists to the program. Ruben Crawford is an MMA fighter with, and I hope we got our stats up to date, a record of 16 and 4 with 4 knockouts and 8 submissions. That means he’s a pretty tough dude!One of the core philosophies in THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT is the idea that personal development and professional development are inseparable. If you want to be a better leader––work ALWAYS on becoming a better person…Today’s guest exemplifies this ideal––Ruben Crawford learned to combine his athletic development with his business development––and now he shares that process to help leaders succeed…These days, Ruben is translating what he’s learned in the ring and how he developed as an athlete to help business leaders succeed.Learn more about Ruben Crawford at Empowertale.comJoin THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT for FREE at SLMJoinFree.com

Scott Gration's diplomatic assignments have included serving as Ambassador to Kenya, Special Envoy to Sudan, and Special Assistant to the President in the White House. He retired with the rank of Major General from the US Air Force––this after serving for thirty-two years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. He now serves as a business consultant and pubic speaker.Scott recently published his unique and interesting experiences in an inspirational memoir, “Flight Path: Son of Africa to Warrior-Diplomat.”Learn more about Scott and his book at ScottGration.comLearn more about Jim and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.com

I wanted to do something special for our our 50th episode, so I reached out and asked some of our favorite guests for a favor. I asked them to share their thoughts on leadership today––In just two minutes. That’s a challenge! But these 7 incredible people accepted that challenge. You’re going to hear these nuggets right now. Listen to the entire episode. There is a wide variety of perspectives, insights and ideas here. I don’t have a clue which one––or more will have an impact on you today. I can tell you that as we put the show together, every single one of these leaders had an impact on me!Learn more about our amazing guests…Joe Calloway - JoeCalloway.comDr. Jackie Black - DrJackieBlack.comDr. John Tantillo - MarketingDoctor.tvEarl Lynn Breon - LeadershipPhalanx.comJudy Hoberman - WalkingontheGlassFloor.comCatherine Shoenenberger - StaySafeTraffic.com NAWIC.orgTim Harrington - TimothyHarrington.comTam Veilleux - TheEnergyAlmanac.comDon Taylor - Linkedin.com/in/dontaylortxSpecial Thanks to Alex Armstrong an

Ellen Voie is breaking down the barriers and crushing the stereotypes! She's the founder, president and CEO of The Women in Trucking Association.Ellen is an internationally recognized speaker and authority on gender diversity and inclusion for women working in non-traditional careers in transportation. She’s shared her message in Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Viet Nam, France, Mexico, and Canada as well as all over the U.S.Learn more about Ellen and The Women in Trucking Association at WomeninTrucking.orgLearn more about Jim and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.com

You can’t swing a dead cat these days without hitting a Disney expert. I probably should have said a dead mouse! The problem is, most of them never even worked at Disney! They either went through the Institute or they read a few books and think they’ve got Disney down…Dennis is one of the genuine greats in the field. His level of experience is rare. He worked his way through the ranks at Disney from ride operator to one of the top executives at Disney World. And he applies these principles in his own business every single day.And you need his book!I never give an endorsement for a book unless I’ve read it and found it absolutely useful. I’ve read Dennis Snow’s “Lessons from the Mouse” several times and I recommend it constantly.Book Dennis to speak at your next event. Bring him in as a consultant. His Lessons from the Mouse will take you and your organization to new levels. Visit SnowAssociates.com to learn more!For more information on Jim and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT visit TheSenseiLeader.com

Tim Harrington is the Author of Eisenhower on Enlightened Leadership one of the most sought after speakers on leadership today. Tim believes that leadership is a skill, not a talent, making it learnable rather than an inherent character trait. He teaches leaders to inspire through a shared vision so, in his words, people “carry out what you want them to carry out, not because you want them to but because they intrinsically want to.”Today he’s the president of TEAM Resources, a firm that provides strategic planning, training, and consulting for financial institutions nationwide.Learn more about Tim at TimothyHarrington.netFor more on Jim and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT visit TheSenseiLeader.com

Darren Gold is a Managing Partner at The Trium (say: TREE UM) Group, where he advises and coaches CEOs and their leadership teams at many of the world’s most innovative companies, including Roche, Dropbox, Lululemon, Sephora, Cisco, eBay, Activision, and Warner Bros. As a former CEO and long-time board member, Darren brings deep personal leadership experience to his work with organizations…And he’s the author of the new book, Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life. Learn more about Darren at DarrenJGold.comAnd learn more about Jim and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.com

Entrepreneur, global business expert, podcaster, speaker, author, moderator…philosopher!And now one of the most famous people you'll never hear about––because Jon Hansen is also a highly successful ghostwriter!Jon helps leaders share their stories in a compelling, engaging way. Along the way, he gives us an inside look into the minds of these remarkable people.Learn more about Jon and his services at GhostwriterAuthor.com!Learn more about Jim Bouchard and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.com

At 19 years old, you’re supposed to be enjoying your freshman year of college or your first real job, right?Well––imagine yourself at 19 years old getting a diagnosis of terminal cancer. How could it get any worse?That’s what David Pride found out. And he found a way to deal with the inevitable and ongoing Bumps, Bruises and Setbacks that each of us face from time to time.Today, he’ll give us the steps to take when trying to survive a difficult season in life and the importance of a good circle of friends, mentors, goal setting, and a positive mental attitude. Learn more about David at DavidPrideSpeaks.comand at ArmstrongSpeakers.com

Oh no! Are we talking about "safe spaces" and coddling? Not at all! Listen…It takes genuine courage to expose your ideas to public scrutiny and criticism. And if you want to survive and thrive in today’s business environment, new ideas are no luxury––you need people willing to be creative and innovative––at all levels!How can leaders today create an environment that encourages new ideas? How do you deal with criticism and even ridicule when new ideas are introduced?That’s just part of what we talk about with David Lee––founder of Human Nature at Work.Learn more about David at HumanNatureatWork.com

It’s not easy finding the right people to lead your organization. It requires matching not only skills, but personality and leadership styles. In most cases it means finding people who appreciate and support your culture.So how do you do it? We’ll talk about this and I’m sure much more today with Dr. Simon Samaha, co-founder of Kentan Staffing Solutions.I met Simon when we presented at the same healthcare conference in San Diego, California. He covered a range of subjects I thought you’d find interesting. Even more, after just a short talk I knew he was someone that really embodied the principles of THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT. Simon’s specialty is in consulting and staffing for the healthcare industry. No matter what field you work in, I’m sure you’re going to find his insights valuable!Learn more about Simon at LinkedIn: bit.ly/SimonSamahaLIand at KentanStaffing.com

Is there any humanity in the seemingly cut-throat world of acquisitions? Yes!If you're talking to Ian Smith. Ian talks about what it takes to make a successful acquisition and what leadership qualities make a company worth the investment. Learn more about Ian at PortfolioPartnership.com

Joe Calloway’s resume is way too long to go into here. He’s traveled the world developing leaders from collegiate entrepreneurs to the C-suites of Fortune 500 companies. He’s the author of several highly influential books including his latest, The Leadership Mindset…And that’s what we’re talking about in this episode of Walking the Walk…Learn more about Joe and get his books and programs at…JoeCalloway.com

Kizzy Ferrer is young, dynamic and is really making an impact in her organization, her community and her industry. Among other things she’s the chair of the Greater Orlando Chapter of NAWIC, the National Association of Women in Construction…You’d be hard pressed to meet a more caring and compassionate leader––someone who truly cares about the people she serves, is dedicated to guiding others to success––a true SENSEI LEADER!Learn more about NAWIC and Kizzy at NawicOrlando.org

If you're not "Agile" yet––you need to be. The world is changing fast and you have to adapt faster. Jeff Dalton is a genuine leader in the tech sector and a champion of the Agile management philosophy. He joins us on this episode to talk about his new book: Great Big Agile: An OS for Agile LeadersLearm more about Jeff and Great Big Agile…BroadswordSolutions.com

One of the things I love most about sharing this program with you is that I am constantly suprised. I had some specific questions planned for Troy Campbell, but he took our conversation to a higher plane.Troy Campbell is the CEO of Altoona First Savings Bank and Chair of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers.My original plan was to focus on the challenges facing community bankers today including regulation, technology and keeping people engaged with a sense of purpose in what can be a highly transactional job.We did talk about these things, but as I said, Troy took it much further…In this episode Troy shares his insights on leading with purpose and the importance of leading to make a genuine impact on the lives of the people he serves––for the long term.You can learn more about Troy and his organizations here:https://www.altoonabank.comhttp://www.pacb.orgLearn more and join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.comFREE ebook edition of THE SENSEI LEADER when you join!

Do the right thing. Should you? Always?That’s what we’re talking about on this episode with Dr. Jim Tunney.Jim Tunney is one of America’s most recognized speakers. He covers a wide range of topics from customer service to team building and leadership. A doctor of education, Jim served as a school principal and superintendent––But you might know him as the “Dean” of National Football League officials. Jim wore the stripes for 30 years and did more post-season games and Super Bowls than any other ref in NFL history.Learn more about Dr. Jim Tunney and his work at: JimTunney.com

Curiosity. When we talk about “Beginner’s Mind” as a key to effective leadership––it means approaching each new day with a sense of wonder and curiosity––that’s how we maintain an attitude of learning and growth.And you want everyone on your team to be full of wonder and curiosity, right?That’s what we’re talking about in this episode with our guest, Dr. Diane Hamilton…Learn more about Dr. Hamilton and The Curiosity Code at DrDianeHamilton.com and CuriosityCode.com

Dov Baron is a longtime friend and one of the world’s most respected authorities on leadership today. His newest book is One Red Thread…It’s about purpose. And that’s what we’re talking about today on Walking the Walk.Learn more about Dov at DovBaron.com and FullMontyLeadership.com

What can civilian leaders learn from military leaders? Is military leadership really about “command and control,” or is there much more to the story––This and much more with an amazing leader who made this transition––Bill Cattley on this episode of Walking the Walk…