Shift Happens

Todd Marks, CEO and Founder of Mindgrub Technologies recognizes that we are now in the era of modern business. Now, more than ever, it’s important for leaders to build and/or implement digital systems that contribute to a sustainable and agile organization. Todd understands that being digitally fit isn’t the reality for most organizations and a lack of digital tools during this pandemic has actually exacerbated the digital divide for businesses, schools, and even individuals.

Ieasha Taitano, Head of Innovation and Jay Smith, Chief Innovation Officer of Tracfone Wireless have an undeniable chemistry that they attribute to much of their success across their team innovation sector. As a company of 12,000 employees, creating a dynamic and cooperative organization that is united on one vision and mission is not a simple feat. However, Ieasha and Jim note that size isn’t the most prominent setback, sometimes the most difficult part is just getting started.

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with 2020 Baltimore Mayoral candidate Mary Miller, who is looking to bring about the positive change residents seek, while ensuring it’s seamlessly executed, carefully measured, and designed to factor in genuine human connection. Mary is the former Obama Administration Official and a woman eager to transform Baltimore’s prominent struggles with inequality.

072 Master Your State of Flow

Arjuna Ardah, writer, public speaker, and executive coach, shares four proven, unique, and essential kinds of practice for people in positions of leadership. When consistently integrated into your daily routine, these will help you experience immediate, sustainable, and lasting results.

David Stein, the former Head of Global Strategy and Innovation at Siemens Healthineers, is no stranger to leading transformation and innovative efforts for various industries. He’s even been coined an “intrapreneur” who helps build future-fit teams, develop people with no barriers, and create sustainable forward-thinking cultures that thrive on innovation.

069 Relinquish Fear to Find Prosperity

Dr. Diva Naguala, President of Executive Health and Wellness and CEO of DMV Hydration Therapy was handed a diagnosis that inspired him to cease this type of behavior and integrate modern and functional approaches to medicine to heal. He shares his personal battle with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (now in remission) and how it motivated him to educate and help others capitalize on better physical, mental, and spiritual health.

067 Cultivating Next Gen Leadership

Derek Viveiros, founder of Uomo D'oro, a hand-crafted luxury Iitalian sneaker company, is crafting more than just shoes. He’s building an empire that inspires the champion inside every man. There are many young men who live their lives without proper role models, and in this episode, Derek shares how he is striving to suppress that gap one step at a time

065 Entering the Shift Age

Jeff Cherry, CEO of SHIFT Ventures and CEO and Founder of Conscious Venture Lab, cares and believes in all cities, communities and leaders who are using business as a conduit for societal good. He has transformed hundreds of startups through CVLab's 16 week immersive accelerator program and prepared them to generate interest and revenue when competing on a local, national and even global scale.

Dmitry Buterin, Serial Tech Entrepreneur, founder of 3 multi million dollar businesses, and I had the chance to meet at Jayson Gaignard’s Mastermind Talks a few years ago and I was intrigued by his thoughts and expertise on AI, Blockchain, and overall perspective of managing life as a busy entrepreneur.

Lola Manekin, founder of Movement Lab and creator of the Heroine’s Journey transported herself from her home country in Brazil and moved to America to fulfill her calling and embrace her truth. At a very young age Lola embraced her her rebellious nature to always challenge the status quo, and commit to being a continuous learner, asking questions to better herself and the world.

Cameron Herold, Founder of COO Alliance (the only membership group in the world that focuses on COO’s and second in command) and expert in building relationships amongst leadership to create a strong business culture where employees thrive. As a bestselling author and host of Second In Command Podcast, he is known around the world as THE CEO Whisperer.