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“If you don’t have a problem, you don’t have a story. And the bigger the problem, the better the story.” Storytelling can have a profound impact on our personal and professional lives. Richard Stone is a nationally recognized speaker and author on story intelligence. His knowledge on “story intelligence” has brought value to industries including…
“Transformation should never end because if you have your best and brightest people thinking about how to continually make the experience better and better and better and better because it’s never perfect.” Retired Disney COO Jim MacPhee joins for a conversation on the three factors crucial for successful change implementation. Jim brings insights from his…
“Be generous. Be gracious because you don’t know what people are going through.” Over 100 episodes ago I started a unique daily podcast called “In the Front Row.” It was initially started for my son as he left for his freshman year of college. What began as a personal endeavor has since evolved into a…
“Let’s embrace disconnection and just take a moment to appreciate what you see.” Nature can transform your creativity and recharge your mind. While Dan Cockerell and were sitting trailside at Bryce Canyon National Park we decided to record a podcast episode. This conversation business strategies to the magic of disconnecting from the digital connectivity to immerse…
“I’m more knowledgeable and think about things different now because of all the people I’ve had the chance to interview.” There have been many incredible learning opportunities that have come from podcasting. Each lesson has started with a conversation full of meaningful questions. In this episode, Josh Liebman, author of The Hospitality Mentality, returns…
“The most important thing is the conversation that you’re having you’re your guest.” Josh Liebman has been immersed in the world of hospitality, tourism, and attraction spaces for over 18 years. He brings his vast experience and expertise for a conversation around creating raving fans through your guest experience and this new book, The Hospitality…
“Not only had I figured out how to get them to the site, I’d figured out how to convert them to paying clients” While SEO may sound dull and technical, understanding search engine optimization basics can make a tremendous impact on your online presence. However, Lauren Gaggioli, joins to explain why it is essential for…
Valerie Cockerell returns to turn the tables and ask me three questions. She came prepared with questions that really challenged me to reflect on some of my own experiences. The conversion ends discussing the impact of our mom’s teachings and how they have influenced the approach to our careerers. This is a great one that…