Episodes

Dr. Andrea Gould-Marks our “Senior Psychological Advisor” (according to JG) was back this week to discuss the feeling of regret and how to live your life with purpose. For more information on Dr. Andrea and her work visit www.lucidlearning.com or listen to her Podcast, Boom Goddess Radio. Dr. Andrea helped JG to answer some questions he[...]

Leslie Grossman, author of LINK OUT: How to Turn Your Network into a Chain of Lasting Connections, is a Vistage Executive Coach to CEOs. She's on the adjunct faculty at George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Leadership and presents workshops on how to become the leader of your life. Leslie is passionate about the[...]

“The truth is we all have the ability to navigate difficult transitions and come through intact and even enhanced! I’m devoted to helping you find your “vein of gold” --the compelling totem of your unique strength and power. It is this vein of gold that is our life line in times of change!” – Dr.[...]

Sexual harassment happens everywhere, but in the workplace both employees and employers are open to the consequences. Our guest this week is Paul Millus who is an esteemed member of the law firm Meyer, Suozzi, English and Klein in the Litigation and Employment Law Departments. Paul is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell which is the[...]

ABOUT OUR GUEST:This week’s guest, Mark Sanborn is a leadership expert and NY Times best-selling author. His new book, The Potential Principle is launching in September and if you’re interested in finding out how to know if you have reached your fullest potential you should check it out! More information about Mark and his books can[...]

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:David and Jonah Stillman are a father-son speaking team and authors of Gen Z at Work: How the Next Generation is Transforming the Workplace. David and Jonah conducted three national studies to learn more about Gen Z, their attitudes about work, how to motivate them, and shed a light on how to manage[...]

ABOUT OUR GUEST: John Graden is an award-winning martial arts world champion and an author of many books including The Impostor Syndrome: How to Replace Self-Doubt with Self-Confidence and Train Your Brain for Success. This week, John taught our listeners about the Impostor Syndrome and provided us with some of his own wiZdoms! Some inspirational quotes from[...]

This week’s show was recorded in front of a live studio audience at the WCBS studios in NYC! We had a packed house of family, friends, and business owners join us for this special episode. Bob Kulhan (“Improv Bob”) joins Deidre and JG to discuss using improvisation to improve communication and take on business challenges.[...]

“Customer service is not a department, it’s a philosophy” – Shep Hyken Shep Hyken is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and a customer service expert. On this week’s show, Shep sheds some light on “moments of magic” vs “moments of misery” and leaving people with amazing experiences. Take a listen to hear how being a children’s magician[...]

Millennials are by far the most talked about generation at the moment. The myths and stereotypes aimed at this generation are plentiful, but are any of them true? Even if some are true, are they any more damning (or even more positive) than the myths and stereotypes levied against any other generation? Whether or not these[...]

“Don’t let the noise of others drown out your own inner voice. And, most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary” – Steve Jobs This week’s episode was all about intuition. What it means to be intuitive, using intuition in[...]

Empathy and sympathy are often confused. So, what’s the difference? Sympathy is when you feel sorry for or care about someone else’s troubles. Empathy is when you share someone else’s feelings or emotions and you are able to put yourself in their shoes. There are two different types of empathy. Affective empathy is when you[...]

As more and more people are using social media, are we developing an addiction? One study shows that 27% of parents and 50% of teens feel that they are addicted to their mobile devices, while 69% of parents and 78% of teens check their devices at least hourly. Checking our devices and social media with[...]

78% of Americans had at least one social media account in 2016, making it a very powerful medium that is only growing more powerful every day. With so many people online, this is where we’re making new friends, staying in touch with family, networking with business connections, interacting with customers, looking for jobs, and[...]

Blue Monday, the third Monday in January, is known as the “most depressing day of the year.” Christmas decorations are put away, bills from the holidays start pilling up, the weather is getting even colder, we wake up in the dark and the sun is setting early, News Year’s Resolutions have been abandoned, and[...]

Margo Chabot joined us for this special episode where we discussed her Project Goodness, a community dedicated to noticing and adding to the goodness in and around us. You won’t be able to resist smiling when you listen to this episode! Margo’s definition of “goodness” is, “In the quilt we call life, goodness is the[...]

Some Stats: Approximately 80% of new year’s resolutions fail (i.e., they are abandoned). Top resolutions from the 2015-2016 new year (full list found here) Lose WeightGetting OrganizedSpend Less, Save MoreEnjoy Life to the FullestStaying Fit and Healthy Why do most of us fail to follow-through on our resolutions? These are all great goals, but why do so many of[...]

EPISODE RECAPThis episode aired on December 24th, 2016, which was both Christmas Eve and the first night of Chanukah. We took the opportunity to explore how these holidays, and any day with or without a reason for presents, should be a reason to give your presence. This is the gift that others will appreciate[...]

EPISODE RECAPWe’ve heard the horror stories about drunken debacles leading to uncomfortable moments back at the office. This definitely happens at company holiday parties, but probably more often is the simple fact that they’re generally a snooze. Bad food, open bar (great!) but terrible drinks (ugh!) and you watching the clock until it seems like[...]

EPISODE RECAPCulture Vultures can be found in all shapes and forms. They are toxic to your work environment and can be very difficult to work with day in and day out. As a leader or business owner, a culture vulture can affect the engagement, performance, and retention of other employees and ultimately cost the company[...]

EPISODE RECAPPerfectionism: when you try to achieve the ideal as a minimum requirement Procrastination: refusing to take action until you can guarantee an ideal result At first glance, these two words don’t appear related. If someone is a perfectionist, it would seem unlikely that they would put something off that could help them create perfection. However, avoiding[...]

EPISODE RECAPLet’s get something out the way: yes, there are some changes that are horrible. It’s hard to say to someone that there’s a bright side to living in a war-zone, or to becoming homeless, or to a loved one unexpectedly dying. We’re not going to sugar coat it for you or tell you things[...]

EPISODE RECAPAre you in the habit of expressing gratitude to others? Think about how many times each day you say thank you to someone? If a person holds a door for you, do you recognize the gesture with a “thanks?” If a co-worker helps with a task, do you thank that person? On the other[...]

EPISODE RECAPMuch of the time we spend using our various forms of technology (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.), we’re clickity-clacking at keyboards both virtual and physical. The majority of that typing is likely in the form of communications (e.g., emails, texts, social-media messages and comments). If we buy into the premise that 10,000 hours of practice[...]