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In episode 047, Sam Donaghey sits down with Fast Slow Motion’s Director of AI, Zack Terry, to unpack Salesforce’s Winter ’26 Release—one of the most AI-packed updates yet.

From Agentforce and Salesforce Flow to key platform and cloud enhancements, Zack breaks down the updates that matter most and how they can streamline automation, improve visibility, and make your org more efficient.

You’ll hear how to prioritize features based on your business needs, what to watch for with mandatory Flow security updates, and how new Agentforce capabilities make AI more accessible across Sales, Service, and Marketing Cloud.

If you’re looking for a practical way to cut through the noise and put Salesforce’s latest release to work in your business, this episode will help you focus where it counts.

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In episode 046, Sam Donaghey and Michael Smith sit down with Patrick Lencioni for a powerful conversation about the Six Types of Working Genius, humility, and what it really takes to build a healthy team.

From discovering why certain work drains your energy to naming the kind of conversation you’re having in a meeting, Pat shares practical ways leaders can align people with the work they’re built to do.

You’ll hear how “humble, hungry, smart” shapes hiring and onboarding, why leaders should start with themselves before asking others to change, and how clarity around wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity can transform collaboration at work and at home.

If you’ve ever wondered “What’s wrong with me?” or “Why is this so hard for my team?”, this episode offers the clarity, language, and next steps you can put into practice immediately.

About the guest: Patrick Lencioni is a founder of The Table Group and a pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books with 9M+ copies sold worldwide, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Six Types of Working Genius. He speaks and consults with leaders around the world and hosts the podcast At The Table with Patrick Lencioni.

Learn more about "The 6 Types of Working Genius" and take the assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/

Learn more about The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com/

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In episode 045, Sam Donaghey sits down with Fast Slow Motion leaders John Burdett, Matt Dyar, and Chad Seales for an honest conversation about failure and how the hardest lessons often shape the best leaders.

From handshake deals gone wrong to costly client agreements, hiring missteps, and system crashes that brought entire businesses to a halt, John, Matt, and Chad share the failures that left scars but also taught them the importance of contracts, safeguards, emotional intelligence, and values-driven leadership.

They reveal how to build guardrails that protect both people and businesses, why empathy matters as much as process, and how slowing down can prevent costly mistakes.

If you have ever felt the sting of failure or want to avoid some of the most common traps leaders face, this episode will give you encouragement, perspective, and practical wisdom to help you grow.

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In episode 044, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson talk with Scott Wozniak—author of Make Your Brand Legendary and founder of Swoz Consulting—about what separates good brands from legendary ones.

Scott shares the five-part “customer experience engine” behind world-class brands like Chick-fil-A, Disney, and Buc-ee’s, and explains how to turn customer insight into raving fans. He also reveals why leaders must pursue great before big, how small moments create viral loyalty, and what it really takes to scale with excellence.

If you want your brand to be unforgettable for the right reasons, this episode is a must-listen.

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In episode 043, Sam Donaghey and Michael Smith talk with Dr. Michael Abelson of The Abelson Group about how behavioral science can help leaders build more self-aware, high-performing teams.

Dr. Abelson unpacks the power of DISC and motivators assessments, sharing how to use them to improve communication, hiring, conflict resolution, and trust. He also explains how to avoid common mistakes and why it’s always about the people—not the profile.

If you want to lead with greater empathy, clarity, and impact, this episode is a must-listen.

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In episode 042, Fast Slow Motion’s Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson talk with fractional revenue leader Lindsay Rios about the realities of sales forecasting and growth planning.

Known for her no-nonsense approach, Lindsay shares why top-down forecasting often fails, how to build a more accurate bottoms-up model, and why understanding your business matters more than chasing unicorn numbers. She also offers practical tips on aligning teams, improving CRM usage, and building forecasts you can actually trust.

If you're ready to ditch the guesswork and forecast with confidence, don’t miss this episode.

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In episode 041, Fast Slow Motion’s Sam Donaghey talks with John Burdett and Michael Johnson, co-authors of The Scalable Business Framework, about how to build a business that can thrive without burning you out.

John shares how the principles in the book prepared him for the biggest health crisis of his life—and how his business kept growing even when he had to step away. Together, he and Michael unpack the flywheel at the heart of the framework and explain how it helps business owners scale with focus and control.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by the business you built, this conversation offers a practical path to thrive in business—without sacrificing your life.

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In episode 040, Sam Donaghey sits down with Zack Terry, Director of AI at Fast Slow Motion, to break down everything you need to know about the Salesforce Summer ’25 Release.

Zack unpacks the latest features and updates—from retiring API versions and the final phase-out of Process Builder to big changes in Revenue Cloud, Einstein Activity Capture, and Agentforce. He also explores practical updates to Flow, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced—plus the addition of conversational surveys to digital engagement.

If you’re a Salesforce user or admin, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay ahead of what’s coming next.

Fast Slow Motion has a new book out that's all about how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. To get a FREE copy of "The Scalable Business Framework," learn more: https://loom.ly/iAfjzpw