Harvard's John Winsor on why firsthand experience outperforms borrowed insight every time The conversation explores why authentic, hands-on experience beats theory, how AI is driving execution costs toward zero,…
What happens after you publish a book? In this conversation, Bill Sherman and Sandy Smith unpack the realities of book publicity, the emotional arc of launch week, and why the real value of a book emerges over years — not days. From audience readiness to long‑term visibility, this episode reframes a launch as the beginning of a relationship‑building journey rather than a finish line.
Balancing mission-driven visibility with the discomfort of self-promotion, from an author's perspective This episode unpacks what happened when he tried to self-publish a personal legacy project — and why trusted…
How a software entrepreneur built inbound authority through blogs, podcasts, and a book A tech entrepreneur and software CEO shares how thought leadership emerged organically from a focus on business…
Charlene Li shares how she evolved from an in‑house analyst to an independent thought leader, unpacking the mindset shifts, strategic risks, and long‑term frameworks that shaped her career. She reflects on co-authoring across decades, navigating AI disruption with clarity, and building work that stays relevant even as the landscape rapidly changes.
Melissa Doman on bridging the gap between clinical language and business results An organizational psychologist and former clinical therapist explains how she accidentally built a thriving thought leadership practice around…
An attorney turned international speaker on shedding one identity and claiming another A corporate attorney leaves Miami for Paris on little more than a hunch — and discovers that changing…
Alan Guarino on Lifelong Learning, Social Capital, and the Formula Behind Unstoppable Success A leadership crisis is quietly driving even the highest-paid executives to misery. This episode unpacks what separates…
How Gabrielle Dolan built a 20-year thought leadership business around business storytelling Gabrielle Dolan spent 20 years building a thought leadership business around an idea the market wasn't ready for…
How the Opus Way Helps Leaders Perform Under Pressure Without Burning Out Ambition does not have to come at the cost of energy, health, or meaning. This episode explores sustainable…