Archive for June 2015
Literary Writers and Tools for Collaboration: Tamela Rich’s Recommendations
In her interview on yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, author and adventurer Tamela Rich discusses the balance between being prepared to face fears and obstacles with the right mindset, and adapting to what the world throws at you. Her influences—explored here—provide her with the tools to think positively, collaborate, communicate, and overcome challenges. 1.…
Read Full PostMarilyn King's Inspirations for "Olympic Thinking"
On her interview on yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, Marilyn King discussed how Olympic Thinking can help leaders become more effective and more inspirational to others. Here, she provides a list of the men and women who have, in turn, inspired her: 1. Marceline Gillis – grandmother Marilyn writes that her grandmother was her…
Read Full PostThe Mythology and Psychology of Adventure: Reading Recommendations from Jeff Salz
On yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, Jeff Salz discussed what leaders can learn from adventurers—or from adventures of their own. Here, he provides a list of those people who have inspired his own journeys: 1. Alan Watts (www.AlanWatts.com) Jeff describes Watts’ writing as a “brilliant East/West synthesis.” Watts is best known for The Way…
Read Full PostThought Leaders and Researchers: Steve Farber’s Leadership Influencers
On his interview on yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, Steve Farber discussed his concept of “Extreme Leadership”—those leaders who make a genuine difference within their organization, and beyond it. Here, he provides a list of the leaders and thinkers who have influenced him and his work: 1. Tom Peters (www.tompeters.com; @tom_peters) Steve, who was…
Read Full PostLeaders and Leadership Innovation: Mark Hunter’s Influences
On his interview on yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, Mark Hunter discussed his understanding of what it means to be a leader in today’s world. Here, he provides a list of the individuals who have helped to shape his career and point of view: 1. Seth Godin (author of Tribes: We Need You to…
Read Full PostJosh Turner's Reading Recommendations: Marketing and Financial Awareness
On his interview on yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, Linked Selling founder Josh Turner described founding and developing his business in the wake of the 2008-2009 recession, and moving from offering freelance CFO services to helping businesses develop their LinkedIn marketing campaigns. Here, he lists the people who have helped influence his understanding of…
Read Full PostFrom Journalism to Public Relations: JP Hervis' Mentors and Inspirations
In his interview on yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, JP Hervis discussed moving from journalism to founding his own publication relations firm, Insider Media Management, and how he was able to bring what he learned as a journalist to the PR world. Here, he discusses the people who helped teach and inspire him along…
Read Full PostSocially Savvy Leadership: Ted Coiné's Influencers
On yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, three-time CEO Ted Coiné discussed how we’re moving into a post-industrial economy into one driven largely by social networks and social intelligence. Here, he shares part of his own network of people near and far who helped influence his path: 1. “My father” “Taught me more about leadership…
Read Full Post"A student of the game of life": Orlando Bowen's Influencers
On yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, Orlando Bowen described an extraordinary story of overcome adversity. Currently the founder and Executive Director of the One Voice One Team youth leadership organization, in 2004 Bowen was seriously assaulted by two corrupt plain-clothes police officers. Following this, Bowen has dedicated his life to working with youth, helping…
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