Working on Purpose

IIOT, or the internet of things, is all over our news space. But what does it really mean? And what does it mean for various industries? In this episode, we’ll talk with one of the two founders from IIoT World, a new organization that covers the economic and technological implications of the transformation taking place as IIoT proliferates throughout the enterprise. Their team combines journalistic coverage with data analysis to expose the stories, players, trends and innovations that shape the IIoT.

Born in Scotland into a family with very little means, and having lost his parents in his teens, Tahar could have made every excuse in the book to avoid achieving his dreams. His road to success was paved with numerous failures, and now these lessons provide real value to everyone who hears his message. You’ll discover how this success was earned with hard work, determination and the drive to find and seize opportunities while learning from his setbacks.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

As human beings, we’re wired to connect socially. It’s how we’ve survived through the ages. And it’s no different when we’re in business, as we need others to teach, inspire, help us grow, and gain access to new customers. Enter The VERO way, whose founder knows in his being that you will become who you surround yourself with. And if you want to grow your competency and business, it is critical to be around others who have achieved more than you and can share their perspective. This is where structured socialization networking can be a powerful leg up.

As human beings, we’re wired to connect socially. It’s how we’ve survived through the ages. And it’s no different when we’re in business, as we need others to teach, inspire, help us grow, and gain access to new customers. Enter The VERO way, whose founder knows in his being that you will become who you surround yourself with. And if you want to grow your competency and business, it is critical to be around others who have achieved more than you and can share their perspective. This is where structured socialization networking can be a powerful leg up.

Born in Scotland into a family with very little means, and having lost his parents in his teens, Tahar could have made every excuse in the book to avoid achieving his dreams. His road to success was paved with numerous failures, and now these lessons provide real value to everyone who hears his message. You’ll discover how this success was earned with hard work, determination and the drive to find and seize opportunities while learning from his setbacks. Tahar will share his secrets, strategies and stories of facing economic downturns, loss of market share, slumping sales and low morale from his employees with a whole variety of other challenges.

Born in Scotland into a family with very little means, and having lost his parents in his teens, Tahar could have made every excuse in the book to avoid achieving his dreams. His road to success was paved with numerous failures, and now these lessons provide real value to everyone who hears his message. You’ll discover how this success was earned with hard work, determination and the drive to find and seize opportunities while learning from his setbacks. Tahar will share his secrets, strategies and stories of facing economic downturns, loss of market share, slumping sales and low morale from his employees with a whole variety of other challenges.

Brittany Merrill Underwood has made an extraordinary impact through her dedication over the past 14 years to transform the lives of impoverished women and families through Akola, a non-profit social business designed to empower women in disadvantaged communities through training, employment and holistic care. Currently, Akola provides work opportunities to over 500 women in Uganda and Dallas so they can transform the lives of over 4,000 children in their communities.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

There’s much talk about the importance of leadership to set a clear vision, engage the hearts and minds of individuals within an organization, and drive critical business results. And we hear about different types of leaders, but what kind should we be? Maybe it’s more about the way we lead and the person we show up to be as a leader. Maybe it’s more about pushing ourselves to be brave, courageous, authentic, and just plain bold – even when we don’t think we can be.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Brittany Merrill Underwood has made an extraordinary impact through her dedication over the past 14 years to transform the lives of impoverished women and families through Akola, a non-profit social business designed to empower women in disadvantaged communities through training, employment and holistic care. Currently, Akola provides work opportunities to over 500 women in Uganda and Dallas so they can transform the lives of over 4,000 children in their communities. The non-profit has developed holistic programs in 12 development categories, drilled 23 clean water wells, and has built three training centers throughout Uganda. Akola Jewelry is the first full-impact brand to be sold in the luxury space through their national, every store launch in Neiman Marcus. As a non-profit, Akola reinvests 100 percent of its profits to help women in poverty.

Brittany Merrill Underwood has made an extraordinary impact through her dedication over the past 14 years to transform the lives of impoverished women and families through Akola, a non-profit social business designed to empower women in disadvantaged communities through training, employment and holistic care. Currently, Akola provides work opportunities to over 500 women in Uganda and Dallas so they can transform the lives of over 4,000 children in their communities. The non-profit has developed holistic programs in 12 development categories, drilled 23 clean water wells, and has built three training centers throughout Uganda. Akola Jewelry is the first full-impact brand to be sold in the luxury space through their national, every store launch in Neiman Marcus. As a non-profit, Akola reinvests 100 percent of its profits to help women in poverty.

Are you living your best life? Of course, none of us aspire to live a mediocre life, but still, why do so many end up working at jobs they hate or choose relationships that are unedifying and unsupportive? Why do so many settle for living lives less than what they truly want to live? This week's special episode explores the question, "How do we live our best life?" Tune in as Shawn and I explore the secrets to what turns a mediocre life into a good one...and a good life into a great one.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

There’s much talk about the importance of leadership to set a clear vision, engage the hearts and minds of individuals within an organization, and drive critical business results. And we hear about different types of leaders, as researcher and author Goleman differentiate – situational, commanding, visionary, democratic, affiliative, pacesetting, coaching. Which one of those should we be? Do we change our position as leaders, depending on the environment and task at hand? Maybe it’s more about the way we lead and the person we show up to be as a leader. Maybe it’s more about pushing ourselves to be brave, courageous, authentic, and just plain bold – even when we don’t think we can be.

There’s much talk about the importance of leadership to set a clear vision, engage the hearts and minds of individuals within an organization, and drive critical business results. And we hear about different types of leaders, as researcher and author Goleman differentiate – situational, commanding, visionary, democratic, affiliative, pacesetting, coaching. Which one of those should we be? Do we change our position as leaders, depending on the environment and task at hand? Maybe it’s more about the way we lead and the person we show up to be as a leader. Maybe it’s more about pushing ourselves to be brave, courageous, authentic, and just plain bold – even when we don’t think we can be.

Out to intentionally create and live a company culture that customer satisfaction and business results, driversselect executives are passionate about their mission. Their governing mindset is that they’re in the CARE business, not the car business. Driversselect leaders share their determination to enact a virtuous cycle in caring for their customers, how they cascade their culture through their tribe of employees, and the business results these initiatives have yielded.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Are you living your best life? Of course, none of us aspire to live a mediocre life, but still, why do so many end up working at jobs they hate or choose relationships that are unedifying and unsupportive? Why do so many settle for living lives less than what they truly want to live? This week's special episode explores the question, How do we live our best life? You'll want to be sure to listen to this one as Shawn and I explore the secrets to what turns a mediocre life into a good one...and a good life into a great one. Ready to go for great?