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Gresham Harkless shares the challenges he faces in maintaining focus as increasing daily distractions and obligations make it more difficult to keep moving toward his goals.   He highlights the exhaustion that comes from constantly juggling priorities — family, business, leadership, and how that often leads people to c

Chuck Salvo is the Chief Happiness Architect and culture strategist behind the R.A.V.E. movement —  "Respect and Value Everyone."    With over 30 years of leadership experience, including 15 years at Disney Institute, Chuck has dedicated his career to helping organizations design intentional cultures that drive employe

John Piester is the President of Red Peg Marketing, a leading experiential marketing agency known for creating dynamic, consumer-driven brand experiences.    With over 20 years of experience in operations and management across industries like sports, entertainment, and brand marketing, John has worked with some of the

Rob Braiman is the founder and CEO of Cogent Analytics, a business management consulting firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses achieve sustainable growth and profitability.   With over 20 years of experience, Rob has personally engaged with more than 1,700 businesses across the United States, providi

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on attending a Discovery Day with Neighborly, a franchisor with a wide range of brands, including standout options like 4 Candidate, an appealing fit for one of his prospects.   Gresham discusses refining his process by potentially merging the initial and second calls

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless discusses the five phases of change: uninformed optimism, informed pessimism, the valley of despair, informed optimism, and success and fulfillment.    He identifies with the "informed pessimism" phase, acknowledging the frustrations that arise when initial excitement gives way