July 01, 2019
Being Who You Are Instead of Who You're Told To Be
The day you were born is the day you began to take in the world around you. In your mother's womb, there were no outside influences except that of your mother who carried you....
July 01, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "Your future forecast? Sunny with an excellent chance for opportunity!"
"Your future forecast? Sunny with an excellent chance for opportunity!" – Futurist Jim Carroll
It's July 1, and in the Northern Hemisphere, it's the unofficial start to...
July 01, 2019
One Year of My One Man Show
Exactly one year ago, Ashley and I set out to create the most awkward theatrical experience one can have on a Friday night in Santa Monica.
I believe we've succeeded.
Not...
June 30, 2019
What Business Leaders Can Learn from 100-Year-Olds in Okinawa
The Japanese island of Okinawa boasts the highest life expectancy, and the greatest concentration of centenarians (people who live to 100), in the world. Their culture, rituals,...
June 28, 2019
Howe Three Brothers You've Never Heard of Helped Start America
By Brian Lord
President
What three questions helped America become an independent country? How, how, and how. Or better yet, Howe, Howe, and Howe. Let me explain.
David Horsager, the author of...
June 27, 2019
#MOTOFAIL: Why Do Smart Companies Do Really Stupid Things?
Here’s a clip for you to watch; it’s from an event I spoke at a few weeks ago in San Diego. It speaks for itself.
Often, when I am speaking about innovation, I will bring...
June 27, 2019
Live Inspired Podcast: Tools to Connect, Inspire + Lead Fearlessly with Molly Fletcher (ep. 162)
John O’Leary welcomes entrepreneur, speaker and author Molly Fletcher to the Live Inspired Podcast for an inspiring + optimistic conversation.Molly Fletcher negotiated over $500...
June 26, 2019
Coach Of Stanley Cup Champions St. Louis Blues Teaches Valuable Business Lessons- Shep Hyken
I watched in awe as my beloved St. Louis Blues hockey organization went from worst in the league to game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals, where they won and took home the Cup....
June 26, 2019
Employee Burnout? That Could Be a Sign of Undermanagement
Burnout has officially been recognized as more than just a cultural phenomenon. The condition is now recognized by the WHO, probably to some relief from the HR departments who...
June 26, 2019
Dematerialization--A Pathway for Innovation
The ability to make products and features smaller is called dematerialization. Dematerialization is a key strategy for innovation and improving what we utilize in business and...
June 26, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "Legacy is death! But disruption? It's rebirth!"
"Legacy is death! But disruption? It’s rebirth!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
What worked for you in the past won't work for you in the future.
There are far too many trends working...
June 25, 2019
Reversing Polarity
You can't make other people less negative. You can change yourself and influence others by example. But when experiencing negativity, how exactly do you "switch" to a positive...