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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Phil Simon: Why New Systems Fail - Blog Business Success Radio

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Leading independent technology consultant, and author of the landmark and very hands on book Why New Systems Fail: An Insider's Guide to Successful IT Projects, Phil Simon, describes why so many technology initiatives fail for so many companies. Phi Simon points out that an alarming three out of five new IT projects fail. Some miss deadlines, others exceed their initial budgets, some fail to produce expected results, while others experience major problems almost immediately. Phil Simon understands that things don't have to be that way for new IT projects. He shares ideas for creating the necessary framework to ensure success, including the right tools and insights that are proven in the real world. Learn the root causes of IT systems failures, and discover how to prevent problems from derailing your new IT system project.

Phil Simon is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, September 29, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Leading independent technology consultant, and author of the landmark and very hands on book Why New Systems Fail: An Insider's Guide to Successful IT Projects, Phil Simon, describes why so many technology initiatives fail for so many companies. You will learn:

* Why so many IT system implementations fail

* How to plan a new IT system project for success

* Why getting everyone in the organization on board is critical

* How to keep the new IT system operating smoothly

Phil Simon (photo left) s the author of the The New Small: How a New Breed of Small Businesses Is Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies (Motion, 2010),Why New Systems Fail: An Insider's Guide to Successful IT Projects (Cengage, 2010) and The Next Wave of Technologies (John Wiley & Sons, 2010).

A recognized technology expert, he consults companies on how to optimize their use of technology. His contributions have been featured on ZDNet, the American Express Open Forum, ComputerWorld, The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, ReadWriteWeb, abcnews.com, forbes.com, and many other sites.

While not consulting, Phil speaks about emerging trends and technologies. He also writes for a number of technology-oriented media outlets. He received a BS in policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University and a masters in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University.

My book review of Why New Systems Fail: An Insider's Guide to Successful IT Projects by Phil Simon.

My book review of The New Small: How a New Breed of Small Businesses Is Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies by Phil Simon.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

If you miss this very informative show, it will be available for free download as a podcast for iPod, iTunes, and MP3 players; or play it right on your computer. To download this, or any other of my guest interviews, go to the Blog Business Success host page and click on Archived Segments. Once there, click on the podcast icon at the end of the episode description, to download the show free of charge for your listening enjoyment. You can also subscribe to the show feed.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with leading independent technology consultant, and author of the landmark and very hands on book Why New Systems Fail: An Insider's Guide to Successful IT Projects, Phil Simon, as he describes why so many technology initiatives fail for so many companies. Phi Simon points out that an alarming three out of five new IT projects fail. Some miss deadlines, others exceed their initial budgets, some fail to produce expected results, while others experience major problems almost immediately. Phil Simon understands that things don't have to be that way for new IT projects. He shares ideas for creating the necessary framework to ensure success, including the right tools and insights that are proven in the real world. Learn the root causes of IT systems failures, and discover how to prevent problems from derailing your new IT system project on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: Why New Systems Fail: An Insider's Guide to Successful IT Projects, Phil Simon, IT system implementation, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Blog Business Success Fifth Anniversary Show - Blog Business Success Radio

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Along with members of the BlogTalkRadio community,former guests, and friends, we celebrate my my five fun filled years hosting Blog Business Success on BlogTalkRadio. Feel free to call in and voice your opinions about the show, my topics and guests, and the tremendous service provided on BlogTalkRadio. It's a real honor and a privilege to be a host and a member of the BlogTalkRadio family. Thanks to BlogTalkRadio CEO Alan Levy for creating this wonderful internet radio platform.

To call in with your questions and comments, the number is: (347) 996-5832

All of you are my internet radio show guests on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, September 27, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Listen to Wayne Hurlbert on Blog Talk Radio

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in with your questions and comments, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with with members of the BlogTalkRadio community,former guests, and friends, we celebrate my my five fun filled years hosting Blog Business Success on BlogTalkRadio. Feel free to call in and voice your opinions about the show, my topics and guests, and the tremendous service provided on BlogTalkRadio. It's a real honor and a privilege to be a host and a member of the BlogTalkRadio family on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: Blog Business Success Fifth Anniversary Show, Alan Levy, BlogTalkRadio community, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Alina Wheeler: Brand Atlas Branding Intelligence Made Visible - Blog Business Success Radio

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Branding consultant, thought leader and co-author of big picture overview and visionary book Brand Atlas: Branding Intelligence Made Visible, Alina Wheeler, describes how not only companies, but also countries, communities, and individuals, are leveraging their brands to gain a huge advantage in the marketplace. Alina describes the most important and leading edge brand concepts that are transforming branding everywhere. With the twenty-first century consumer enjoying unprecedented power, brand builders need to stick to the basics of their brands, while remaining calm in a rapidly changing world. Learn how to seize those unique and profitable brand opportunities when they arise.

Alina Wheeler is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, September 22, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Branding consultant, thought leader and co-author of big picture overview and visionary book Brand Atlas: Branding Intelligence Made Visible, Alina Wheeler, describes how not only companies, but also countries, communities, and individuals, are leveraging their brands to gain a huge advantage in the marketplace. You will learn:

* Why brands are so critical to business success in a global economy

* How a great brand transcends borders, global customers, and the competition

* How to establish a transcendent global brand

* How to achieve brand success in a dynamic and rapidly changing marketplace

Alina Wheeler (photo left) engages enterprises in a dynamic process to build their brands and embrace best practices. Wheeler inspires the whole branding team to seize every opportunity to design compelling customer experiences at every touchpoint. Designing Brand Identity, now in its third edition, is the first book to deconstruct the branding process into a universal, five-phase methodology.

Her signature mantra is "Who are you? Who needs to know? Why should they care? How will they find out?" Her new book Brand Atlas: Branding Intelligence Made Visible is a collaboration with Joel Katz, world renown information designer. Brand Atlas reinvents the paradigm of a business book, and illuminates fifty-five brand topics.

My book review of Brand Atlas: Branding Intelligence Made Visible by Alina Wheeler and Joel Katz.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with branding consultant, thought leader and co-author of big picture overview and visionary book Brand Atlas: Branding Intelligence Made Visible, Alina Wheeler, as she describes how not only companies, but also countries, communities, and individuals, are leveraging their brands to gain a huge advantage in the marketplace. Alina describes the most important and leading edge brand concepts that are transforming branding everywhere. With the twenty-first century consumer enjoying unprecedented power, brand builders need to stick to the basics of their brands, while remaining calm in a rapidly changing world. Learn how to seize those unique and profitable brand opportunities when they arise on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: Brand Atlas: Branding Intelligence Made Visible, Alina Wheeler, Joel Katz, global brand dynamics, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Don Spini: Sixty-Seconds To Yes! - Blog Business Success Radio

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Successful sales professional, sales manager, and author of of the very hands on and positive results oriented book Sixty-Seconds to Yes: A Powerful Method for Sales and Influence, Don Spini, describes how simply knowing what people want to buy will make you successful, but knowing why they buy will make you wealthy. The wealthy are the top sales pros and most influential people in their industry, and Don Spini shares how to master that sales and influence. He provides the simple yet powerful methodology for achieving wealth through mastering influence.

This simple yet powerful methodology shows sales professionals how to create extreme interest in their product, service or ideas before they talk about their product, service or ideas. What his clients discovered is the methodology and skills were relevant in all aspects of their lives, not just in front of buyers. His participants came away with confidence in handling objections and conflict, directly resulting in better relationships, higher closing ratios and more revenue.

Don Spini is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, September 20, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Successful sales professional, sales manager, and author of of the very hands on and positive results oriented book Sixty-Seconds to Yes: A Powerful Method for Sales and Influence, Don Spini, describes how simply knowing what people want to buy will make you successful, but knowing why they buy will make you wealthy. You will learn:

* Why success and wealth are two very different concepts

* Why strong communication skills will help you master influence

* What are the three basic communication forms

* How influencing others leads to both success and wealth

Don Spini (photo left) personally conducts over 150 sales training sessions per year, making him the top sales coach in the nation. Don has been a successful sales professional and sales manager for the past 25 years, focusing primarily on the financial services and corporate insurance industry. Fed up with the poor quality and content of available sales training for his teams he designed in 1995 what is known today as The PRO Force Sales Mastery and Influence "Sixty-Seconds to Yes" workshop.

This simple yet powerful methodology shows participants how to create extreme interest in their product, service or ideas before they talk about their product, service or ideas. What his clients discovered is the methodology and skills were relevant in all aspects of their lives, not just in front of buyers. His participants came away with confidence in handling objections and conflict, directly resulting in better relationships, higher closing ratios and mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifore revenue.

The program became so popular that Don retired from corporate America at age 46 and started his own sales training company, Team PRO Force headquartered in Orange County CA. In less than a year his program became the number one sales training program in the market. Today Don has a team of sales professionals, consultants and trainers in seven locations marketing the program to companies and individuals across the U.S.

My book review of Sixty-Seconds to Yes: A Powerful Method for Sales and Influence by Don Spini.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with successful sales professional, sales manager, and author of of the very hands on and positive results oriented book Sixty-Seconds to Yes: A Powerful Method for Sales and Influence, Don Spini, as he describes how simply knowing what people want to buy will make you successful, but knowing why they buy will make you wealthy. The wealthy are the top sales pros and most influential people in their industry, and Don Spini shares how to master that sales and influence. He provides the simple yet powerful methodology for achieving wealth through mastering influence.

This simple yet powerful methodology shows sales professionals how to create extreme interest in their product, service or ideas before they talk about their product, service or ideas. What his clients discovered is the methodology and skills were relevant in all aspects of their lives, not just in front of buyers. His participants came away with confidence in handling objections and conflict, directly resulting in better relationships, higher closing ratios and more revenue on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: Sixty-Seconds to Yes: A Powerful Method for Sales and Influence, Don Spini, developing communications skills, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Patricia Sigmon: Six Steps To Creating Profit - Blog Business Success Radio

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Founder of LPS Consulting, Inc., and Founder of David Advisory Group, as well as author of the very practical and user friendly book Six Steps to Creating Profit: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Service-Based Businesses, Patricia Sigmon, shares ideas for revamping, re-engineering, and resolving the aspects of your business that result in profit problems. For many businesses, creating profit is a real challenge. Patricia Sigmon helps you discover the weaknesses in your company, and how to confront those problems, to generate more profit. Patricia Sigmon shares ideas for removing weak areas, increasing visibility, minding your cash flow, and managing for profit. You will learn how move past your current roadblocks, and create more profit in any economy, through six easy to understand an implement steps to profit.

Patricia Sigmon is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, September 15, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Founder of LPS Consulting, Inc., and Founder of David Advisory Group, as well as author of the very practical and user friendly book Six Steps to Creating Profit: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Service-Based Businesses, Patricia Sigmon, shares ideas for revamping, re-engineering, and resolving the aspects of your business that result in profit problems. You will Learn:

* Why so many small to medium sized companies are unprofitable

* How to create and implement a renewal plan

* The six steps necessary to build profit

* How to improve company culture to ensure the changes are sustained

Patricia Sigmon (photo left) is a successful entrepreneur, a sought-after speaker, and one of our leading experts in the field of profit management. She is founder and president of David Advisory Group, a boutique firm that specializes in helping CEOs and small and midsized businesses reengineer their business practices to generate more profit, cut inefficiency, and optimize their earning potential.

Using the six-step model outlined in Six Steps to Creating Profit: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Service-Based Businesses, Sigmon coaches executives and business owners in the art and science of profit growing and sustainability.

She earned her business chops as CEO and founder of LPS Consulting, Inc., a computer consulting firm specializing in full-service business hardware and software solutions. While serving more than 1,000 business clients over the course of nearly three decades, Sigmon observed companies of all types making the same profit mistakes again and again. As a computer specialist, Sigmon worked hand-in-hand with selected clients, mentored new business owners, and served on Boards of Advisors to help owners reimagine their profit potential and then implement necessary changes. Her observations over the years, coupled with a natural problem-solving aptitude, evolved into the six step profit-creating steps that she now coaches, teaches, lectures on, and writes about.

A seasoned speaker, Sigmon has presented at numerous industry conferences and seminars, and has contributed expert advice for many magazine and newspaper articles. She is also known for the column she penned covering the New York Business beat for Examiner.com.

During her many years in business, she has won many awards, including vendor Presidents Club Awards, Fastest Growing NJ Women Business Awards, Accounting Technology Pacesetter awards, plus many other business accolades.

My book review of Six Steps to Creating Profit: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Service-Based Businesses by Patricia Sigmon.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with Founder of LPS Consulting, Inc., and Founder of David Advisory Group, as well as author of the very practical and user friendly book Six Steps to Creating Profit: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Service-Based Businesses, Patricia Sigmon, as she shares ideas for revamping, re-engineering, and resolving the aspects of your business that result in profit problems. For many businesses, creating profit is a real challenge. Patricia Sigmon helps you discover the weaknesses in your company, and how to confront those problems, to generate more profit. Patricia Sigmon shares ideas for removing weak areas, increasing visibility, minding your cash flow, and managing for profit. You will learn how move past your current roadblocks, and create more profit in any economy, through six easy to understand an implement steps to profit on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: Six Steps to Creating Profit: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Service-Based Businesses, Patricia Sigmon, business management strategies, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Rajeev Peshawaria: Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders - Blog Business Success Radio

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CEO of ICLIF Leadership & Governance Centre, and author of the very perceptive and thought provoking book Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders: The Three Essential Principles You Need to Become an Extraordinary Leader, Rajeev Peshawaria, describes the lack of great leaders in today's corporations. Despite the money spent, training conducted, and advice shared,m great leadership remains very rare. Rajeev points out that many programs and individuals focus on how managers can motivate employees. Instead, he makes the statement that employees can't be motivated by managers. They must be self-motivated. Rajeev Peshawaria shares ideas for how to develop the best leadership through an innate desire to create change, and not from the usual recommendations of best practices. Rajeev shares three essential leadership principles to energize yourself, craft your core team of co-leaders and energize them, and how to energize the entire organization.

Rajeev Peshawaria is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, September 8, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

CEO of ICLIF Leadership & Governance Centre, and author of the very perceptive and thought provoking book Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders: The Three Essential Principles You Need to Become an Extraordinary Leader, Rajeev Peshawaria, describes the lack of great leaders in today's corporations. You will learn:

* Why there is a real difference between a boss and a leader

* Why leaders can't really motivate employees

* How to apply the three essential principles of extraordinary leadership

* How to transform your own emotional energy into real change leadership

Rajeev Peshawaria (photo left) is currently CEO of the ICLIF Leadership & Governance Centre based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which provides executive education, advisory services and executive coaching to professionals and board directors in Asia, Middle East and Africa. He has lived in thirteen cities in seven countries, and has provided learning, coaching and consulting services extensively across the globe.

Rajeev has extensive global experience in all aspects of Human Capital Management, with particular focus in the areas of Leadership Development, Organization Effectiveness, Performance Management, Succession Planning, and Learning & Development. He also specializes in coaching and facilitating senior management teams in their efforts to streamline Business Strategy, Organizational Architecture, and Culture.

Prior to joining ICLIF in April 2010, Rajeev spent twenty-two years at blue chip corporations: American Express, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, and Morgan Stanley. In his most recent corporate position as the Chief Learning Officer and Head of Talent Management at Morgan Stanley, he founded Morgan Stanley University, a globally integrated learning and consulting hub within the firm. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he was the Chief Learning Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, where he created and headed Coca-Cola University. At both companies, Rajeev worked closely with senior management teams to grow and/or streamline their businesses.

During his time at Goldman Sachs, Rajeev was one of the founding members of the Pine Street Group, Goldman’s famed leadership development program. He was head of Pine Street for Europe and Asia, and the global head of the Leadership Advisory Services practice.

At American Express, Rajeev held several positions over the span of twelve years, finally ending his tenure there as the global director of Leadership Development programs. Rajeev began his career as a currency trader at American Express and HSBC, before recognizing his talent for leadership education and coaching, a revelation he discusses in Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders: The Three Essential Principles You Need to Become an Extraordinary Leader (Free Press).

Rajeev earned an MBA from Webster University, Vienna, Austria, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Bombay, India, in Commerce & Economics.

My book review of Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders: The Three Essential Principles You Need to Become an Extraordinary Leader by Rajeev Peshawaria.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with CEO of ICLIF Leadership & Governance Centre, and author of the very perceptive and thought provoking book Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders: The Three Essential Principles You Need to Become an Extraordinary Leader, Rajeev Peshawaria, as he describes the lack of great leaders in today's corporations. Despite the money spent, training conducted, and advice shared,m great leadership remains very rare. Rajeev points out that many programs and individuals focus on how managers can motivate employees. Instead, he makes the statement that employees can't be motivated by managers. They must be self-motivated. Rajeev Peshawaria shares ideas for how to develop the best leadership through an innate desire to create change, and not from the usual recommendations of best practices. Rajeev shares three essential leadership principles to energize yourself, craft your core team of co-leaders and energize them, and how to energize the entire organization on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders: The Three Essential Principles You Need to Become an Extraordinary Leader, Rajeev Peshawaria, leadership, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Craig Neal & Patricia Neal: The Art of Convening - Blog Business Success Radio

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Co-founders of Heartland Inc., and authors of the highly engaging and thought provoking book The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, Craig Neal and Patricia Neal share ideas for transforming meetings into opportunities to achieve meaning and breakthroughs in authentic engagement. In a convened meeting, people are able to express what is true for them, and to listen attentively to what is true for others. Convening goes beyond merely facilitating by creating an environment where all voices are heard, profound exchanges take place, and transformative action takes place. Craig and Patrica Neal offer the Convening Wheel, made up of nine steps or aspects,that bring the practices and principles needed for authentic engagement as a whole. Learn the exercises, practices, mental preparations and techniques to achieve the state of Convener.

Craig Neal and Patricia Neal are my internet radio show guests on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, September 6, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Co-founders of Heartland Inc., and authors of the highly engaging and thought provoking book The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, Craig Neal and Patricia Neal share ideas for transforming meetings into opportunities to achieve meaning and breakthroughs in authentic engagement. You will learn:

* Why the standard meeting format is insufficient for success

* Why a convened meeting facilitates authentic engagement

* How to implement the nine principles of the Convening Wheel

* How to develop your inner and outer leadership strengths

Craig Neal and Patricia Neal (both in photo left) are the co-founders of Heartland Inc.. Craig Neal is VisionHolder of Heartland Inc.. He has previously held publisher positions with Rodale Publishing and Utne Reader magazine.

Patricia Neal is President of Heartland Inc.. She has held various marketing positions and worked with Craig to launch Harrowsmith and Eating Well magazines.

As co-founders of Heartland Inc., Craig and Patricia Neal have led over 170 of their acclaimed Thought Leader Gatherings with leaders from over 800 diverse organizations.

My book review of The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations by Craig Neal and Patricia Neal.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with co-founders of Heartland Inc., and authors of the highly engaging and thought provoking book The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, Craig Neal and Patricia Neal, as they share ideas for transforming meetings into opportunities to achieve meaning and breakthroughs in authentic engagement. In a convened meeting, people are able to express what is true for them, and to listen attentively to what is true for others. Convening goes beyond merely facilitating by creating an environment where all voices are heard, profound exchanges take place, and transformative action takes place. Craig and Patrica Neal offer the Convening Wheel, made up of nine steps or aspects,that bring the practices and principles needed for authentic engagement as a whole. Learn the exercises, practices, mental preparations and techniques to achieve the state of Convener on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, Craig Neal, Patricia Neal, meeting facilitation, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Martin O'Neill: The Power Of An Internal Franchise - Blog Business Success Radio

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Consultant, leadership and corporate culture expert, principal with Corsum Consulting, and author of the empowering and company transformational book The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, Martin O'Neill, describes the leading edge of company cultural transformational concept of turning every employee into an internal franchisee. Marty O'Neill provides evidence of how when employees take personal ownership, and see the company's success as their own, engagement and productivity are increased dramatically. The internal franchise company has a strong and empowered culture where people act with the best interests of the organization in mind. Marty O'Neill ares three steps to put the internal franchise concept to work for your company.

Martin O'Neill is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, September 1, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Consultant, leadership and corporate culture expert, principal with Corsum Consulting, and author of the empowering and company transformational book The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, Martin O'Neill, describes the leading edge of company cultural transformational concept of turning every employee into an internal franchisee. You will learn:

* Why company cultures are so moribund today

* How an internal franchise empowers and engages employees

* How to put an internal franchise culture in place

* How to lead and reward an internal franchise company culture

Mertin O'Neill (photo left) has been an operator and consultant in the technology services and software industries for 25 years. He has started technology based services companies, led two IT Services firms through successful acquisitions and ran a business unit for a Fortune 50 company.

He was the Director of Maryland Operations for the Boeing Company’s Space and Intelligence Systems business unit. Marty joined Boeing while the COO for the acquisition target, Conquest, Inc.

Prior to this, he was CEO of Canal Bridge Consulting, a management consulting firm. Marty was also the President and CEO of CTX Corporation, an IT Service company in the Federal Intel market. He founded and was COO and Director of Rapid Systems Solutions, an IT services company. Marty started his career as a consultant with Booz, Allen and Hamilton and later moved to Oracle in a sales role.

Martin is now Principal with Corsum Consulting, a firm focused on building enterprise value for mid market companies. He has also served as the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Entrepreneur-in-Residence and currently teaches classes on Entrepreneurship.

Marty has been leading change his entire career. He is well known in the Washington/Baltimore market and has a proven record of building dynamic, growth oriented organizations. Marty's co-authored book, Act Like an Owner: Building an Ownership Culture, was lauded by Ken Blanchard as "a must read for the 21st century."

Marty O'Neill's new book, The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, was published in May 2011.

Marty lives on the Magothy River in Maryland with his wife, their three children, and their yellow lab Sunny.

My book review of The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners by Martin O'Neill.

My book review of Building Business Value: How to Command a Premium Price for Your Midsized Company by Martin O'Neill.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with consultant, leadership and corporate culture expert, principal with Corsum Consulting, and author of the empowering and company transformational book The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, Martin O'Neill, as he describes the leading edge of company cultural transformational concept of turning every employee into an internal franchisee. Marty O'Neill provides evidence of how when employees take personal ownership, and see the company's success as their own, engagement and productivity are increased dramatically. The internal franchise company has a strong and empowered culture where people act with the best interests of the organization in mind. Marty O'Neill ares three steps to put the internal franchise concept to work for your company on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, Martin O'Neill, employee empowerment strategies, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Paul Jankowski: How To Speak American - Blog Business Success Radio

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Leading brand strategist, owner of Nashville based Access Brand Strategies, and author of the very insightful and eye opening book How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland, Paul Jankowski, shares ideas for connecting with the consumer in America's New Heartland. He describes the values, rituals, and symbols that resonate with the heartland consumer. Comprised of the Midwest, the Southeast, and parts of the Southwest, the New Heartland offers unique challenges and opportunities for branding and products. Partly marketing guide, and part societal study, the book provides Paul Jankowski's unique insights into the consumer buying habits of this vast and important region. Discover the keys to branding in the New Heartland.

Paul Jankowski is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, August 30, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Leading brand strategist, owner of Nashville based Access Brand Strategies, and author of the very insightful and eye opening book How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland, Paul Jankowski, shares ideas for connecting with the consumer in America's New Heartland. You will learn:

* Why the New Heartland is an important region for marketers to understand

* Why the core values of faith, community, and family are so crucial

* How to connect with the consumers of the New Heartland of America

* How to avoid the mistakes that can lead to lost opportunities

Paul Jankowski (photo left) is the Chief Strategist at Nashville-based Access Brand Strategies (ABS). For over 20 years, he has provided branding services for some of the world’s largest advertisers including Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch and Ford. He writes a blog for Forbes called "Speak American".

ABS specializes in helping brands build relationships with consumers in the New Heartland.

Prior to the re-launching of his agency, Jankowski served as Chief Marketing Officer for Memphis-based Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), a subsidiary of CKX, Inc. He oversaw all aspects of global brand development. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, television, film, video and Internet projects.

He was instrumental in the development of the Muhammad Ali brand plan. Muhammad Ali, Inc. is also owned by CKX.

As Senior Vice President, Jankowski directed sales and marketing activity for HOST Communications' Affinity and Events Division. HOST was a top 5 sports marketing agency.

He served as Vice President of Media Marketing for SFX Entertainment. SFX/Live Nation is the largest producer of live entertainment in the world.

Before assuming his duties with SFX Entertainment, Jankowski was the Director of Marketing and Entertainment Relations/Worldwide for Gibson Guitar Corporation.

Prior to his tenure at Gibson, he served as regional pop/urban promotion manager for MCA Records and SBK Records.

He has created promotions for a variety of artists and athletes including: Beyonce, Evander Holyfield, Jo Dee Messina, Destiny's Child, Nelly, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, Elton John, Tom Petty, B.B. King, Mary J. Blige, Bell Biv DeVoe and Meatloaf.

Jankowski helped establish, and served as Chairman of the TJ Martell Foundation/Nashville for 10 years as a volunteer.

He was a certified NFL agent from 2005 through 2007.

He received an Advertising/Communications degree from the University of Tennessee/Knoxville and he and his wife of 21 years have four children.

My book review of How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland by Paul Jankowski.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with leading brand strategist, owner of Nashville based Access Brand Strategies, and author of the very insightful and eye opening book How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland, Paul Jankowski, as he shares ideas for connecting with the consumer in America's New Heartland. He describes the values, rituals, and symbols that resonate with the heartland consumer. Comprised of the Midwest, the Southeast, and parts of the Southwest, the New Heartland offers unique challenges and opportunities for branding and products. Partly marketing guide, and part societal study, the book provides Paul Jankowski's unique insights into the consumer buying habits of this vast and important region. Discover the keys to branding in the New Heartland on Blog Business Success Radio.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Connie Glaser: GenderTalk Works - Blog Business Success Radio

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Speaker, leading gender workplace communications expert, and author of the insightful and thought provoking book GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work, Connie Glaser, provides a fresh framework for understanding the subtle codes that can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace. Connie points out that gender differences are a fact of life, and a growing point of contention within the work environment. While companies are reporting that gender tensions are rising, there is an increased willingness by both men and women to understand these differences and to collaborate toward improving their organizational health and productivity. Connie Glaser shares the tool kit necessary to overcome gender issues at work. Learn the guidelines for more open communication, and how to leverage the strengths of both genders to everyone's benefit.

Connie Glaser is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, August 25, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Speaker, leading gender workplace communications expert, and author of the insightful and thought provoking book GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work, Connie Glaser, provides a fresh framework for understanding the subtle codes that can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace. You will learn:

* How and why men and women have different communication styles

* Why misunderstanding gender communication can lead to workplace problems

* How to communicate better within a gender diverse work environment

* how to use seven steps to improve your gender communication skills

Connie Glaser (photo left) is a corporate speaker and consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Connie is recognized for her ability to address challenging workplace issues with humor and insight. Her client list includes FedEx, McKinsey & Co, ESPN, JPMorgan Chase, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte, AT&T, Time Warner, HP, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forbes, and the U.S. Navy.

Connie's latest book, GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work recently debuted on FOX News Live. Praised by media and corporate executives, the book has been hailed as "an insightful step forward in the ongoing dialogue between men and women as colleagues."

Connie first gained international acclaim with her breakthrough best-seller, Swim with the Dolphins, which established "a new navigational map for women in business.” Offering an updated role model for women, Dolphins has been ranked among the Top Ten Books on Women in Business. A workplace classic around the world, it has been translated into German, Chinese, Korean, Bulgarian, Japanese, and Hebrew.

Recognized for having her finger on the pulse of today’s workplace, Connie has served as Chair of the Travel Advisory Council for Inter-Continental Hotels. She also serves on the Women's Advisory Board for Office Depot, and the Advisory Board for Emory University Graduate Women in Business.

Connie’s syndicated column, Winning at Work, appears in the Atlanta Business Chronicle and award-winning business journals around the country. She also is a nationally-featured columnist with bizwomen.com.

Connie was recently honored for her contributions to diversity and workplace excellence by being named Businesswoman of the Year by Office Depot. She has also been honored by being inaugurated into The World Who's Who of Women. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and are among the most widely-read and influential books on workplace diversity and women’s leadership.

A frequent media guest, Connie has appeared on The Today Show, FOX News, CNN, and NBC Nightly News. With a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan, she has also served as a faculty member for the American Institute of Banking and the International Management Council.

My book review of GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work by Connie Glaser.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with keynote speaker, leading gender workplace communications expert, and author of the insightful and thought provoking book GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work, Connie Glaser, as she provides a fresh framework for understanding the subtle codes that can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace. Connie points out that gender differences are a fact of life, and a growing point of contention within the work environment. While companies are reporting that gender tensions are rising, there is an increased willingness by both men and women to understand these differences and to collaborate toward improving their organizational health and productivity. Connie Glaser shares the tool kit necessary to overcome gender issues at work. Learn the guidelines for more open communication, and how to leverage the strengths of both genders to everyone's benefit on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work, Connie Glaser, workplace diversity strategies, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Debby Dowling: Marketing & Time Management For Entrepreneurs - Blog Business Success Radio

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Marketing professional and the creator of Wedding Pro Newsletter, Debby Dowling, shares secrets to successful marketing for entrepreneurs who are short of both money and time. Debby describes how her 15 minute per month automatic newsletter for entrepreneurs saved them time and money. She offers ideas for how even the busiest entrepreneurs can enhance their marketing and maintain engaging communication with customers. Debby provides advice for improving communications both inside the company and with customers, and prospects, through delegation and improved time management. Learn how to improve your marketing, while saving your money and your time.

Debby Dowling is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, August 23, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Marketing professional and the creator of Wedding Pro Newsletter, Debby Dowling, shares secrets to successful marketing for entrepreneurs who are short of both money and time. You will learn:

* How to be a successful email newsletter marketer in a crowded inbox

* How to use delegation to improve time management

* How to keep in contact with customers with improved communications

* How to avid micro-managing your employees through better delegation

Debby Dowling (photo left) has worked with a broad spectrum of clients meeting a variety of marketing objectives. From boutique, niche focused products to giant, corporate brands such as Kraft and Oscar Meyer, she earned essential knowledge of the value in finely directed marketing. A graduate of Northwestern University’s prestigious Integrated Marketing MS program, Debby’s passion for marketing allowed her to gain valuable insight into the unique growth needs of brands large and small.

With her keen understanding of marketing best practices Debby is excited to share her passion and expertise with the wedding industry and help make marketing to brides easy through Effortless Bridal Marketing and Wedding Pro Newsletter.

While planning her own wedding Debby definitely learned first hand how passionate wedding professionals are about what they do! But she also saw some of the bridal marketing challenges they faced. A business owner herself, Debby fully understands the struggles facing individuals and businesses hoping to grow to the next level yet held back by limited experience or resources. In an effort to aid the professional wedding sector, Debby devised an effective and easy way to grow their bridal business and make their marketing easier and more effective. The result is Effortless Bridal Marketing and Wedding Pro Newsletterr.

Debby resides in Southern California with her husband Dave and her three rescue dogs Baxter, Toshi and LooLoo. She is also an instructor for Code Pink Boot Camp, teaches pilates and is active in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with marketing professional and the creator of Wedding Pro Newsletter, Debby Dowling, as she shares secrets to successful marketing for entrepreneurs who are short of both money and time. Debby describes how her 15 minute per month automatic newsletter for entrepreneurs saved them time and money. She offers ideas for how even the busiest entrepreneurs can enhance their marketing and maintain engaging communication with customers. Debby provides advice for improving communications both inside the company and with customers, and prospects, through delegation and improved time management. Learn how to improve your marketing, while saving your money and your time on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: Wedding Pro Newsletter, Debby Dowling, marketing and time management for entrepreneurs, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

John Izzo: The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die - Blog Business Success Radio

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Keynote speaker, consultant and adviser to some of the most admired companies in the world, and author of The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, Dr. John Izzo shares the wisdom learned from conversations with people who have lived their lives and have no regrets. John Izzo shares how to identify the sources of happiness and meaning as well as lessons learned, regrets, major crossroads, and what did not contribute to meaning in their lives. Discover the secrets to finding contentment, happiness, and purpose in your life. Dr. Izzo helps you to understand the common themes from the lives of those interviewed, the commonality of what really matters in their lives, and especially how to put this wisdom into practice.

Dr. John Izzo is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, August 18, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Keynote speaker, consultant and adviser to some of the most admired companies in the world, and author of The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, Dr. John Izzo shares the wisdom learned from conversations with people who have lived their lives and have no regrets. You will learn:

* The five secrets you must discover

* How to discover the purpose of your life

* How to address regrets and to find contentment where you are in life

* How to discover what has true meaning in your life

Dr. John Izzo (photo left) sees and feels the goodness many of us aspire to. As an author, community leader and inspiring speaker he has worked hard to talk about the essential elements of Leadership and the new frontier of that ever changing role. His interests are Development as it pertains to the individual as well at the company, Corporate Culture and the pursuit of creating places that support the individual as well as the corporate vision, and Personal Well-being in the fight to balance work and life.

Dr. John Izzo has more than 19 years experience working in a wide variety of corporate settings. His clients include nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, Healthcare Organizations and mid-size companies. Over the last two decades, John Izzo has married his first career as a minister with his second career as a management & leadership consultant to help leaders create corporations and organizations where values and purpose are the foundations for success.

Dr. Izzo spent five years as a senior organizational development consultant for Kaiser Permanente, and 4 years as Vice President of The Einstein Consulting Group, an international customer service consultancy prior to establishing his own firm. Currently he focuses on helping leaders and organizations reach sustainable success through the integration of purposeful leadership and business practices.

John Izzo obtained his Bachelor of Sociology from Hofstra University in 1978 before completing a dual Masters degree from McCormick Divinity School in Theology while simultaneously attending the University of Chicago to complete his Masters in Organizational Psychology. Dr. Izzo then completed his Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from Kent State University shortly thereafter.

He is the author of over 60 articles, and is the co-author of the best selling book “Awakening Corporate Soul: Four Paths to Unleash the Power of People at Work” and its companion workbook. His pioneering work has been featured on CNN, ABC World News, the LA Times, Canada AM, CBC Radio, The American Medical Journal, B.C. Business, The Seattle Times and the cover of Association Management Magazine on “Creating Inspiring Work Places”. His second book “Values-Shift: The New Work Ethic and What it Means for Business” (Prentice-Hall) defines how and why our work ethic is changing, and it focuses on the six major shifts people expect from work. As well, if offers practical ideas on what companies and managers can do to retain and inspire the people they need and value.

Based on leading edge research and experiences with more than 200 companies, John Izzo helps people understand these shifting values and how they differ across generations and across gender. In 2004 Berrett Koehler published John's third non-fiction book titled "Second Innocence: Rediscovering Joy and Wonder" . It is a powerful book that blends personal stories with Dr. Izzo's thoughts on work, spirituality, relationships and daily life.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with keynote speaker, consultant and adviser to some of the most admired companies in the world, and author of The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, Dr. John Izzo, as he shares the wisdom learned from conversations with people who have lived their lives and have no regrets. John Izzo shares how to identify the sources of happiness and meaning as well as lessons learned, regrets, major crossroads, and what did not contribute to meaning in their lives. Discover the secrets to finding contentment, happiness, and purpose in your life. Dr. Izzo helps you to understand the common themes from the lives of those interviewed, the commonality of what really matters in their lives, and especially how to put this wisdom into practice on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, Dr. John Izzo, personal development, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.