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Tova Friedman: A Survivor Story

Episode 300 | There are no words to describe this must-listen 300th episode, but we’re going to try. The spotlight here is fully on Tova Friedman, the author of "The Daughter of Auschwitz: My Story of Resilience, Survival, and Hope.” Tova is a survivor of the Holocaust and shares her mission in writing the book, which is to represent the 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered by the Nazis. She expresses her concern about the fading awareness of the Holocaust among younger generations and emphasizes the importance of knowing both the positive and negative aspects of history. Tova recounts her experiences in Auschwitz, including the horrors she witnessed and the resilience she had to summon to survive. She also discusses her journey of recovery, her commitment to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, and the lessons she has learned about resilience and gratitude.
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Ryan Smith: Winning at Everything

Episode 299 | The impact a sports franchise can have on its surrounding community can be profound. Join hometown hero Ryan Smith, the franchise owner and governor of the Utah Jazz, as he discusses his passion for making a positive impact on the community and shares stories of how he strives to create special moments for fans and individuals. Ryan emphasizes the importance of reinventing oneself and finding a balance between various roles and responsibilities, which he would know a few things about being that he’s also the co-founder and chairman of the Smith Entertainment Group and the founder and executive chairman of Qualtrics.
3 Steps to Build a Culture Where Teams Thrive: To provide lasting support to their people, organizations need to build a winning culture with inclusive, high-trust values that help their people succeed both at work and outside of it. Download and share this guide and help your organization align its culture and values with what’s best for its people.

Zion Clark: Breaking the Limits of Human Potential

Zion Clark is no stranger to overcoming adversity and taking on challenges. The extreme athlete, entrepreneur, and author joins us to share his journey of becoming a renowned wrestler and elite athlete, despite being born without lower limbs. Zion emphasizes the importance of perseverance and working hard even when no one is watching. He shares his perspective on gratitude and encourages listeners to be grateful for every breath and opportunity in life.
Building Exceptional Leaders in Uncertain Times: During uncertain times, people look to their leaders to reassure and realign them toward their most important goals. These four critical behaviors help leaders motivate and focus their people on what really matters, even amid uncertainty, stress, and burnout.

Terri Cole: Become a Boundary Boss

Episode 297 | Having healthy boundaries is crucial for effective leadership. Check your boundary blindspots in today’s episode featuring psychotherapist and boundary expert Terri Cole, who focuses on the importance of setting and respecting boundaries in personal and professional relationships. Terri explains that having healthy boundaries allows leaders to empower their team members and create a high-trust culture. She provides practical advice on how leaders can improve their boundary-setting skills, such as asking expansive questions and allowing others space to contribute their ideas.
Manage Your Time Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Doing What Matters Most – Hard-working professionals should be spending more time on their long-term goals. We can help.

Wim Hof: Unlocking Human Potential

Episode 296 | Activate your physical and mental health with today’s On Leadership guest. Known to many as “Iceman,” speaker, coach, and author Wim Hof shares his practices of using cold exposure and specific breathing techniques to unlock your human potential. Wim shares his personal story of how he discovered how his unconventional scientific methods have helped him achieve extraordinary feats that have earned him 26 Guinness World Records. He explains that his method can help improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and enhance overall performance.
6 Ways to Help Your Team Handle Stress During Times of Change: Humans are wired to react to change—it's a survival mechanism. And while everyone experiences change differently, how we choose to react to change can set us apart and chart a productive course forward.

Alan Murray: The Role of Tomorrow’s Capitalist

Episode 295 | According to Alan Murray, the CEO of Fortune Media, there is plenty to be optimistic about in the ever-changing world of business. His new book, Tomorrow’s Capitalist, explores the changing nature of leadership and the way leaders are looking at their responsibilities to society. Alan emphasizes the need for responsible use of AI and the ethical considerations surrounding intellectual property. He also addresses the evolving role of companies in social issues and the importance of companies having a clear sense of purpose, expressing his hope in the potential for companies to make a positive impact on society.
The Energy of Change—5 Leadership Behaviors to Drive Collective Action in a Fluid Landscape: Help your leaders prepare their teams to move through change and transform your organization’s approach to change by downloading and sharing this guide.

Matt Gutman: No Time to Panic

Episode 294 | Some things just need to be talked about more. To ABC journalist and author Matt Gutman, one of those things is the prevalence of panic attacks. Matt shares his personal journey and discusses the importance of shining a spotlight on mental health issues. He emphasizes the value of being open about one's struggles and seeking support from others, highlighting the need for more awareness and resources for those dealing with panic attacks and anxiety.
Thriving Through Tough Times: Download our guide and explore four tactics you can use to navigate the negative mindsets that creep in during times of stress.

Jon Acuff: All It Take Is a Goal

Episode 293 | Your goal is achievable with the right systems in place. NYT bestselling author Jon Acuff returns to On Leadership to elaborate on this idea, sharing insights on the overall construction and measurement of your goals over time. Jon discusses how to effectively and efficiently navigate the three performance zones he identifies as comfort zone, potential zone, and chaos zone, emphasizing the need to find sustainable fuels for motivation, such as impact, craft, community, and stories.
Manage Your Time Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Doing What Matters Most – Hard-working professionals should be spending more time on their long-term goals. We can help.

Kevin Hines: Cracked Not Broken

Episode 292 | You belong here. That is one of many messages author and suicide survivor Kevin Hines wants to share with anyone who will listen. Kevin shares his personal story of surviving a suicide attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge and discusses the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. He emphasizes the need for open conversations about suicide, asking direct questions to those who may be struggling, and providing support and resources for individuals in crisis. Kevin also addresses parents, urging them to have ongoing discussions about mental health with their children and to be aware of signs of distress.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A Brief Guide – Download our guide for a summary of principles and practices that can help you cope with change in resilient, creative ways.

David Meltzer: Connected to Goodness

Episode 291 | Join serial entrepreneur and author David Meltzer as he shares his journey from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance, discussing the highs and lows he experienced along the way. David also provides insights on sales leadership and the importance of treating sales producers well.
8 Techniques to Get Beyond the Gatekeeper: Gatekeepers are typically in their role because they are good at it. After all, their job is to protect their leader's time and attention. But this doesn't need to be an adversarial relationship. With a few techniques—and honest communication—we've found that gatekeepers will admit nearly anyone.