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Like with any social media platform, LinkedIn can be confusing, noisy, frustrating and seemingly just another item on your never-ending to-do list. And most executives simply don’t have time to create content or establish a presence there. They’re too busy running their business.    Justin Nassiri is someone who helps CEOs clear those hurdles, and he also has some expert advice for what actually works on the constantly changing social platform. Justin is the CEO of Executive Presence, which provides a fully managed LinkedIn presence for CEOs and top executives. He is a U.S. Navy submarine veteran, Stanford MBA, and the founder of two previous companies.    Tune into the full episode for more on what works (and doesn’t work) when it comes to LinkedIn content for thought leaders, some of the top mistakes Justin sees executives make with their online personal brands, how to cut through the noise of online content, the role that generative AI can play, and more....

There’s no post-2020 workplace frustration quite like the words “remote work.” Whether you’re an employee being forced back into the office, a boss that can’t get their team to maintain productivity from home, someone commuting 50 miles three times a week, or you’re someone in between — you probably have some remote work frustrations. That’s why this week we’re chatting with someone who helps companies deal with exactly those types of questions.    Vivek Nigam is the Founder and CEO of BeRemote LLC, which is focused on employee wellness, team engagement, trust and cohesion, and building a positive company culture in the hybrid workplace. Vivek has had a 30+ year career in technology and strategy roles dating back to his early days as a software engineer, leading to him founding a startup in the Washington DC area where he was the CTO and ultimately sold that company to AOL in 2000 for a positive exit.    Tune into the full conversation for more on some of the mis...

Staring at a home foreclosure, a car repossession, only a few coins in his pocket, and a family to feed, Jim Britt has seen “rock bottom.” His inspiring story of climbing back from those struggles to his current status as a millionaire, bestseller, and internationally known speaker is one that any business owner — or any *person* — can learn from.   Jim is an award-winning author of 15 #1 international best-selling books. He is an internationally recognized business and life strategist who is highly sought after as a keynote speaker and success strategist. He’s one of the world’s top 50 speakers and top 20 life and success coaches.    Tune into the full episode for more on Jim’s personal story, the six core traits that every millionaire exhibits, why Jim never writes down his goals (and the important mindset shift he encourages people to make to actually find success), and a lot more.    Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:    Why Jim never...

What’s the difference between companies that last for decades… and those that wither away after only a couple of years? That’s been one of the biggest questions in business for generations. And our latest guest has some of the answers.    Brad Giles has more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, strategic planner, and leadership coach. Brad is the author of “Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the point where they are effective, faster” and “Made to Thrive: The Five Roles to Evolve Beyond Your Leadership Comfort Zone,” a prescriptive guide on how to become a great leader. Each week, Brad co-hosts The Growth Whisperers podcast and writes a weekly newsletter, both of which discuss how to build enduring great companies. He’s also the founder of the strategic planning and coaching consultancy Evolution Partners.   Listen to the full conversation for more on how to turn goals from garbage into effective strategies, financial principles every organization s...

How often do you operate at the intersection of urgency and happiness to pursue what you want most out of life? And how much are you missing out on when you push yet another goal to “tomorrow”? Figuring out how to take advantage of now, live life to the fullest, and use your time wisely: these are all strategies that our latest guest has written and spoken about. And now he’s bringing them to the podcast.   Scott White, The Life is Too Short Guy, is the happiest guy you will ever meet. After spending over a decade in investment banking on Wall Street, he took a chance and became an entrepreneur and business builder. Today, he is Chairman and CEO of a public real estate company. Now he’s on a mission to make the world happier, one smile at a time.    Tune into the full conversation for more on some of the core principles of Scott’s book, why what you think in the morning is so important, how to avoid the most common regret that people on their deathbed have, and a lot ...