Beyond the Book

"Every day, my team and I translate lived experience, operational reality, and financial responsibility into floor plans, sections, and details that you can build, staff, and bank on. Empathy is where we start. Architecture is how we make it real."Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Bob Murphy joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as his chapter in the book.Murphy's chapter entitled "An Architect's View On Dignity, Design, And The Bottom Line" details the personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success.So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"The contract manufacturer didn’t just help us succeed. They became better at helping all their clients succeed. That’s collective impact. That’s what happens when you stop pushing and start creating pull through 360-degree empathy. That’s what happens when you earn the right to try."Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Chris Danek joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as his chapter in the book.Danek's chapter entitled "Earning The Right To Try" details his personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success.So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"Listen to yourself. Listen to others. Be present. The rest will follow."Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Nina Kelly joined us on the podcast to discuss her story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as her chapter in the book. Kelly's chapter entitled "The Quiet Power of Listening: Leading Through Life's Hardest Moments" details her personal and professional experiences that led to her version of authentic success.So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"The question isn’t whether you can afford to make sustainable changes. The question is whether we can afford not to. And it all starts with something as simple as a shampoo bar."Following the release of Lead With Empathy, Janette Filbert Spiezio joined us on the podcast to discuss her story of using understanding to win loyalty and drive growth, as well as her chapter in the book. Spiezio's chapter entitled "The Exponential Impact of One Small Change" details her personal and professional experiences that led to her version of authentic success.So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"Truth has power—it reclaims you, refines you, and reveals a version of you no longer bound by approval but compelled by purpose and passion. It’s a truth that honors the essence of who you really are and the difference you’re here to make."Following the release of Living Truth, Isah Velita joined us on the podcast to discuss her story of shedding ideals and expectations, as well as her chapter in the book. Velita's chapter entitled "When Truth Finds Its Voice" details her personal and professional experiences that led to her version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"I am now committed to living a life of honesty no matter what the cost because I know that the benefits of honesty, while sometimes slow to come, far outweigh the temporary safety of deceit. I encourage you to do the same. Speak your truth. Even if your voice shakes. Even if people don’t understand. Even if you’re afraid. Even if it comes with consequences. Because the truth will break what needs to be broken—and will build what’s meant to last."Following the release of Living Truth, Ryan Reichert joined us on the podcast to discuss his story of shedding ideals and expectations, as well as his chapter in the book. Reichert's chapter entitled "Why Honesty Isn't Just a Virtue — It's a Survival Mechanism" shares his personal and professional experiences that led to his version of authentic success. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"So, keep going. Keep becoming the leader others want to follow. Because your growth will inspire theirs and that’s how we change everything. One leader at a time. Starting with me and you."Following the release of Phenomenal Business Success: Breakthrough Strategies for Maximum Achievement, Alyse Makarewicz joined us on the podcast to discuss her inspiring story and how she transitioned from a breakdown to a breakthrough in his life. Makarewicz's chapter entitled "A Blueprint for the Making of a Leader" recounts personal experiences that left a critical impact upon her life, and how she ultimately charted a path towards success and fulfillment. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"If there’s one thing I want you to take away from this chapter, it’s this: When you hit a wall, don’t panic— pivot. Lean in, not out. That’s how you turn things around. That’s how you turn adversity into advantage. And that’s how you build not just a phenomenal business—but a phenomenal life."Following the release of Phenomenal Business Success: Breakthrough Strategies for Maximum Achievement, Nathan Shafer joined us on the podcast to discuss his inspiring story and how he transitioned from a breakdown to a breakthrough in his life. Shafer's chapter entitled "From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Building a Life and Business That Matter" recounts personal experiences that left a critical impact upon his life, and how he ultimately charted a path towards success and fulfillment. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"The best negotiators, the best educators, the best leaders—they don’t force answers; they make space for answers to reveal them- selves. When you do that, when you listen deeply enough, care authentically enough and speak the right language, you don’t just close deals; you open doors, you solve problems, and you might, without even realizing it, be saving a life."Following the release of Flip the Script: Using Tactical Empathy to Turn Tough Talks into Breakthrough Results, Fran Malkin joined us on the podcast to discuss her inspiring story and how utilizing tactical empathy paved the way for monumental life changes. Malkin's chapter entitled "Speaking Their Language: The Power of Seeing, Listening, and Understanding" recounts personal experiences that left a critical impact upon her life, and how she ultimately charted a path towards success and fulfillment. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"All it takes is a willingness to get curious, a desire to keep learning, and the courage to step confidently into the conversations that shape your future, your purpose, and your legacy."Following the release of Flip the Script: Using Tactical Empathy to Turn Tough Talks into Breakthrough Results, Amy Peterson joined us on the podcast to discuss her inspiring story and how utilizing tactical empathy paved the way for monumental life changes. Peterson's chapter entitled "Empathy in Action: Navigating Legacy Negotiations with Tactical Precision" recounts personal experiences that left a critical impact upon her life, and ultimately chart a path towards success and fulfillment. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"I’ve learned that sometimes the best way to win is to listen. To step back when the other side expects you to attack and let them reveal their own weaknesses. To let them make the first move while you wait for the right moment. In the end the world doesn’t change when people play it safe. It changes when someone under- stands that the real fight isn’t about crushing the opposition; it’s about seeing the battlefield through their eyes, mastering their fears, and using that insight to turn conflict into victory."Following the release of Flip the Script: Using Tactical Empathy to Turn Tough Talks into Breakthrough Results, Scott Frost joined us on the podcast to discuss his inspiring story and how utilizing tactical empathy paved the way for monumental life changes. Frost's chapter entitled "Black Belt Negotiation: Winning Without Throwing the First Punch" recounts personal experiences that left a critical impact upon his life, and ultimately chart a path towards success and fulfillment. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.

"Of all the conversations I’ve had in my life, that one was the greatest—not because it erased the past but because it proved that when you flip your script, when you stop performing and start connecting, when you choose empathy over ego, redemption becomes a very real thing. That’s how you stop being the passive antagonist in your own script and write yourself a plot you can be proud of."Following the release of Flip the Script: Using Tactical Empathy to Turn Tough Talks into Breakthrough Results, Jason "JT" Thomas joined us on the podcast to discuss his inspiring story and how utilizing tactical empathy paved the way for monumental life changes. Thomas's chapter entitled "Breakfast in Jail: The Moment That Flipped My Script and Changed My Life" recounts personal experiences that left a critical impact upon his life, and ultimately charted a path towards success and fulfillment. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another enlightening conversation from one of the brightest minds in business.