Tag: outside insights

Are You Contributing or Coasting in Your Career?

by placers on October 11, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  In life, there are assets and liabilities. An asset is a resource that brings value to others and a liability, on the other hand, is a responsibility or obligation. When it comes to your job, the question is simple: would you rather be an asset or a liability?   We all strive to be […]

Adapting with Purpose: Leadership Lessons from Sheila Bravo – Episode 50

by placers on September 27, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  On the latest episode of Outside Insights, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila Bravo, president and CEO of DANA (Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement). Sheila’s career journey—from corporate marketing with brands like Vlasic Pickles and Godiva to nonprofit leadership—is all about adaptability, purpose, and lifelong learning. Her story holds valuable lessons for […]

Building Better Days: The Impact of Simple Intentions

by placers on September 13, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  Our daily choices craft your life’s story—what will today’s chapter be?   I have a long list of goals, life ambitions, projects, and tasks I want to accomplish. I bet you do too. No matter the goals someone has already achieved, it’s human nature to crave more—to want to be better. That’s why everyone […]

Building Change That Lasts: Lessons from Miriam Dicks – Episode 49

by placers on August 30, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  I believe the best ideas come from listening to people who see things differently. If everyone at the table thinks the same way, you’re not innovating—you’re just reinforcing the status quo. The spirit of this idea was a prominent topic in the latest episode of Outside Insights all about effective change management.   I […]

23 Lessons from 23 Years in Business

by placers on August 16, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  I officially started my business 23 years ago—the morning of September 11, 2001.   Of course, history and our lives changed forever that day. It was certainly a challenging start for the business, but challenges have been a constant companion throughout my journey.   Today, I’m known as the guy who started a business […]

From the Classroom to the Capitol: Matt Meyer’s Leadership Journey – Episode 48

by placers on August 2, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  Imagine transforming recycled tires into a thriving footwear business, then pivoting to reduce homelessness and run for governor. Sounds impossible, right? Not for Matt Meyer, this week’s Outside Insights guest. I had the privilege of speaking with Meyer to explore his approach to leadership, the impactful initiatives he’s been part of, and his vision […]

Closing Your Gaps With See, Think, Act

by placers on July 19, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  Let’s face it: life is a series of decisions. From something as simple as what we eat for breakfast to major career moves, we make thousands of choices each day (between 33,000 – 35,000!). Some are automatic, handled by our subconscious to keep us sane, while others require careful consideration and come with their […]

Leadership Lessons From Ted Lasso: A Sit-down with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio – Episode 47

by placers on July 3, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  In the latest episode of Outside Insights, I had the pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, tech leaders, co-founders of Lifecycle Insights and co-authors of “Lead It Like Lasso“.   During our conversation, we dove into their unique approach to leadership, drawing inspiration from none other than the TV […]

Closing Your Gaps: The Power of Reading

by placers on June 21, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  If you’ve been part of the Outside Insights community for a while, you’re familiar with the concept of closing your gaps. For those of you that are new – welcome! Our goal here is to take steps every day to live a more intentional and authentic life, and closing our gaps is key.   […]

Scaling Social Impact: A Candid Chat with Scott Beale – Episode 46

by placers on June 7, 2024 in Outside Insights

 

  In the world of social entrepreneurship, few stories are as compelling and full of teachable moments as Scott Beale’s story. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Scott on our Outside Insights podcast, where he shared his personal journey from an aspiring changemaker to a global leader in fostering youth leadership and international volunteerism. […]

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