Summary: <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/ducttape/John_Interviews_Michael_Veltri.mp3">Marketing Podcast with Michael Veltri</a><br><br> <a href="https://www.ducttapemarketing.com/transcript-of-aikido-entrepreneurship/">Podcast Transcript</a><br> <br> My guest for this week’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is Michael Veltri. He is a keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur, leadership expert, and the author of the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mushin-Way-Peak-Performance-Productivity/dp/1119285259/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486996458&sr=8-1&keywords=the+mushin+way+to+peak+performance">The Mushin Way to Peak Performance</a>. He is also a professional athlete, two-time cancer survivor, and decorated Marine veteran. He and I discuss how the art of aikido can apply to your business.<br> From ancient Japanese warriors to brain science; from business titans to academic research, Michael tapped wide-ranging sources to develop a groundbreaking model for better decision-making. Surprisingly simple and eminently effective, Veltri’s approach has impacted some of the most prolific organizations and leaders in the world.<br> Veltri is also a master-instructor in the Japanese martial art of aikido. He brings his martial arts discipline and precision to every keynote speech inspiring, motivating, and educating audiences worldwide.<br> Questions I ask Michael Veltri:<br> <br> * What is your definition of aikido as it applies to business and life?<br> * What are some of the principles of your book?<br> * Why is the mind-body connection so important?<br> <br> What you’ll learn if you give a listen:<br> <br> * How to avoid becoming “successfully miserable” and avoid the success trap<br> * Why it’s important to set up support structures<br> * Why empathy is so important in the business world<br> <br> Key takeaways from the episode and more about Michael Veltri:<br> <br> * Learn more about <a href="https://michaelveltri.com/">Michael Veltri</a>.<br> * Purchase <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mushin-Way-Peak-Performance-Productivity/dp/1119285259/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486996458&sr=8-1&keywords=the+mushin+way+to+peak+performance">The Mushin Way to Peak Performance</a>.<br> * Follow on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michaelveltribusinessleader/">Facebook</a>.<br> * Follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/mpveltri">Twitter</a>.<br> * Connect on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelveltrithoughtleader/">LinkedIn</a>.<br> * Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBgshTsnb9gpHAZkS41sqw">YouTube channel</a>.<br> <br> Like this show? Click on over and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/duct-tape-marketing/id78797836?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">give us a review on </a>iTunes, please!<br> <br>
