My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Michael Gardon. Mike is a 3-time entrepreneur and creator of the Break Community on careercloud.com, and he provides a different and non-mainstream view on how to proceed when faced with uncertainty.

He’ll get you thinking and you’ll feel more grounded when the path forward is unclear.

This is not an episode to miss!

About the Guest:

Michael Gardon, a 3-time entrepreneur, is the creator of The Break Community on Careercloud.com, guiding a 14,000+ strong community to break through work barriers and live purposefully. Mike successfully transitioned from derivatives trader to corporate consultant to entrepreneur. Holding degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and DePaul University, Mike engineered his BREAK in 2018, turning his side hustle into a million-dollar business called Advantage Mapping. He is also the founder of Quotebook, promoting family bonding.

Mike advocates for remote work and intentional work-life integration, sharing insights on various platforms and being featured on podcasts like Acquiring Minds and Startup Hustle. Based in the Midwest, Mike has built a life around family and welcomes discussions on purpose, career change, entrepreneurship, and side hustles like Quotebook, created with his 3 kids.

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/

Link mentioned in the podcast

The Inspire Your Team assessment (the courage assessment) - https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Warren Buffet – Circle of Competence

https://www.wealest.com/articles/circle-of-competence#:~:text=Warren%20Buffett%20wrote%20a%20letter,within%20their%20circle%20of%20competence

Charles Munger - Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/944652.Poor_Charlie_s_Almanack

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It’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week!

My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Valerie Mrak. We delved into 5 principles to bridge any communication divide, including generational gaps, functional silos, and conflicts. With each principle, we highlighted the specific significance in creating productive partnerships and transforming exhausted relationships.

Valerie is clearly committed to, passionate about, and experienced in helping people transform conflict. She enables teams and individuals to go from inaction and fighting to action and resourceful collaboration.

This is not an episode to miss!

About the Guest:

Valerie Mrak is a conflict transformation specialist, who takes exhausted, frustrated relationships and helps her clients transform them into productive partnerships. She empowers teams and individuals to move from inaction and infighting to action and creative collaboration.

She is a TEDx and international speaker, award-winning filmmaker and leadership coach who has empowered thousands across the globe to transform their business and personal relationships through creating mutual possibility. A bestselling author, Valerie has been featured on podcasts, radio and in publications such as the Chicago Tribune, and has more than a dozen years’ experience coaching, speaking and training.

Her clients have included AT&T, The National Park Service, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Rotary International and PBS. She is most proud of her work with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and several other Nobel Peace Prize Winners.

The best way to reach Valerie is through this Calendly link https://calendly.com/mrakulous

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/

Resources mentioned in the podcast

The Inspire Your Team assessment (the courage assessment): https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

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Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week continues!

We know that we can have virtual meetings and work remotely. Yet, are we doing so effectively? What’s most important to consider when we’re leading a virtual or hybrid team?

David Coleman, an award-winning speaker, joins us on The Courage of a Leader podcast and outlines practical strategies to create respectfully engaging and valuable-to-all virtual interactions.

This is not an episode to miss!

About the Guest:

David Coleman of High-Impact Training is an award-winning speaker who provides wildly entertaining and engaging presentations on a wide variety of topics, including dating and relationships, leadership, public speaking, multi-tasking, and more. No matter the topic, the location, or the size of the group, count on David to deliver and infuse unmatched energy.

Nationally recognized and celebrating more than 25 years of masterful speaking experience, David can relate to and capture any audience. David is known for his ability to create unique learning experiences. Every program he delivers combines engaging content with group energy designed to accelerate participants toward success.

The best way to reach David is by email at TheDatingDoctor@mac.com or by calling him at 513-403-7399.

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/

Link mentioned in the podcast

The Inspire Your Team assessment (the courage assessment): https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Thanks for listening!

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