CEO Podcasts consists of CEO Chat (CC), I AM CEO (IAM) & CBNation.TV (TV) podcast episodes. Value-packed episode including interviews & resources for CEOs, entrepreneurs, startups founders & business owners. The CEO Chat episodes are our long-form episodes w/ interviews and digital marketing resources. The I AM CEO episodes are laser focused (about 16 min.) w/ interviews & a discussion about what it means to be a CEO. Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.co. Hosted by Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Episodes
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Under Debra's stewardship, Sheer Velocity is retained by different organizations to assist in finding highly specific executive leadership talent. Through their unique search process, Sheer Velocity has established itself as a thought leader in the executive recruitment space.
During the interview, Debra shares:
- CEO Hack: The importance of staying open and humble and maintaining a growth mindset
- CEO Nugget: The belief that life and business revolve around relationships and explores how one can assist others
- CEO Defined: For Debra, being a CEO means being herself, living out her passion, and effecting positive changes in people's lives
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Throughout his career, Edoardo has worked on and led numerous 7-figure projects. He now combines that experience with various other areas of expertise to enhance teams' and individuals' skills.
In the interview, Edoardo shares the following insights:
- CEO Hack: Writing down things you're thankful for
- CEO Nugget: Nobody cares about you; people want to listen to what you can do for them
- CEO Defined: Having the enjoyment and impact of being responsible for yourself
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Amid global crisis and leadership challenges, Steenkamp believes that one can learn valuable lessons from great historical figures who often faced massive hurdles themselves. He has conducted executive seminars and guest lectures on all continents, targeting various organizations including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.
During the interview, Steenkamp shares the following insights:
- CEO Hack: Taking leadership tests to evaluate and improve one's leadership capabilities
- CEO Nugget: The importance of motivation and resilience to overcome adversity
- CEO Defined: A leader who has the ability to guide the organization towards the desired outcomes and achievements
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
This episode of the IAMCEO Podcast features the interview with Kvon Tucker, CEO, and Founder of Consciously, a purpose-driven Executive and Leadership Coaching firm. Kvon Tucker is a professional learning and leadership development expert who has dedicated a considerable part of his life to aiding leaders, teams, and organizations in learning, adapting, and transforming.
Tucker has made significant contributions to leaders at Netflix and Amazon, where he helped them adapt to hyper-growth and extensive scale through experiential learning and coaching. Currently, he oversees Manager and Leadership Development for Google's Staffing organization. He focuses on designing experiential learning and coaching leaders to help Google grow.
Tucker shares his CEO Hack as "owning his mornings" to get a productive start to the day. His CEO Nugget advises others to be easy on themselves since progress takes time, and setbacks are part of the journey. He defines a CEO as a change agent in society, leading the way and effecting positive changes.
Alongside his commendable professional commitment, Tucker holds a Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC).
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
This podcast episode features Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, the founder of Fertile Ground Communications.
Marie is an experienced writer and marketing communications coach. Her work revolves around helping clients identify what makes them distinctive and assisting them in sharing that uniqueness with the world. Her expertise includes creating engaging websites that highlight company culture, ghostwriting to position clients as experts in their fields, and coaching leaders on how to strengthen their communication skills and leadership.
Marie has two podcasts. One called "Finding Fertile Ground" that showcases resilience stories from historically excluded populations, and the other, "Companies that care," focuses on business leaders striving to make a positive impact.
Regarding her journey, after spending 28 years in the corporate world, Marie reinvented herself and decided to start her own company. Her brand name reflects her personal journey of discovery - finding her fertile ground in her career.
In terms of her approach, Marie believes in making communications intriguing and engaging for the reader. She combines her corporate business acumen with exceptional writing and strategic skills.
She shares a CEO Hack: the use of Trello for list-making and Canva for creating social media images, brochures, and flyers. Her CEO nugget centers around the need for value addition instead of hard selling in B2B approaches.
Lastly, Marie defines a CEO as someone who creates a company rooted in their values of compassion and respect, and pursues their dreams, inspiring others to do the same.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
This episode of the IAMCEO Podcast features Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, the founder of Fertile Ground Communications. Marie is an experienced writer and marketing communications coach who enjoys connecting people and resources and solves seemingly impossible problems.
Her company offers a wide range of services, including guiding clients in discovering their unique qualities and helping them communicate these to the world, creating compelling websites that showcase company culture, implementing world-class sustainability and community engagement strategies, helping clients to position themselves as experts in their fields via ghostwriting, crafting communications aimed at boosting employee engagement, and coaching leaders and executives on strengthening their communications and leadership.
Marie also has two podcasts: "Finding Fertile Ground," which features resilience stories from historically excluded populations, and "Companies that Care," which highlights business leaders working to create a better world.
In her CEO story, Marie shares her journey of self-discovery and how, after 28 years in the corporate sector, she reinvented herself and started her company. She shares as her CEO hack, using Trello for making lists and Canva for creating social media images, brochures, and flyers. Her CEO nugget emphasizes the importance of valuing expertise and resisting hard selling in a B2B approach.
Finally, as per Marie, a CEO is someone who is able to start a company centered on their own values of compassion and respect and who inspires others to pursue their own dreams.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
This episode of I AM CEO Podcast features Mary Lemmer, the founder of Improve. Mary's company is dedicated to improving leadership and personal lives using improv comedy techniques, all backed by research. As per Mary's own words, they provide "M&Ms laced with vitamins" - beneficial lessons in a fun format.
Mary hails from Michigan and her family originated from Italy. Mary started her entrepreneurial journey at a very young age by selling Italian water ice at events, parties, and festivals - a summer business that's still growing after 20 years. Mary's business experiences in her early life led her to business school, venture capitals, and later, improv comedy classes which have enriched her life and her business perspective.
The services offered by Mary's company, Improve, involve enhancing leadership, innovation, problem-solving skills, growth, and team culture. The secret sauce is creating a psychological space that allows individuals to play around and try new skills through Improv techniques.
The CEO hacks that Mary shares in this episode include practicing a "screen-less" Sunday, where no emails or social media are checked, and time is spent on offline activities. The CEO nugget she shares is to take everything as a gift and release pressures in life, always moving forward.
Finally, Mary defines a CEO as someone who is empowering, empathetic, and visionary, with courage and compassion.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
This episode of the CEO Podcast features Tom Murry, the retired CEO of Calvin Klein. Throughout his 17-year term, he led the brand's growth from $2.8 billion to $8 billion. Prior to joining Calvin Klein, Tom Murry had an extensive career working with iconic fashion brands such as Tahari and Evan Piccone.
Murry shares his wisdom about business, leadership, and creating a career that serves others while being something to take pride in. He upholds a no-nonsense approach gained from working with the most recognized names in the fashion industry and business leaders.
During the episode, Murry talked about his CEO hack – his book that contains his knowledge and experiences. His CEO nugget emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with talented individuals and having clear goals and objectives. When asked to define what being a CEO meant to him, he described it as a role that entailed a great deal of responsibility.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
This episode titled "IAM843- Founder Helps Clients Build Relationships Through Social Media" features Lisa Nicholls, the founder of Tira! Strategies. Lisa is a skilled networker and community builder who specializes in forming genuine connections with people both offline and online.
With her consultancy, she helps small business owners navigate the complex world of social media and leverage relationship-building and communication strategies to establish meaningful connections with customers.
In the podcast episode, Lisa shares insights, including the importance of finding support in both business and personal life.
She also defines being a CEO as having autonomy to make decisions and being the leader one wants to be.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In the episode of CEO Podcasts featuring Elizabeth Shaw, she discusses her journey as a nutrition expert and how she helps others manage their health and improve their wellness. Here are some additional highlights from the episode:
Elizabeth's Background: She explains her background in nutrition and how she became passionate about breaking down complex nutrition science into simple, actionable steps for everyday people. Elizabeth is committed to helping others understand the role of wholesome food in achieving optimal health.
The Importance of Balance: Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life. She believes that taking care of oneself and making time for self-care activities is crucial for overall well-being and productivity.
Challenges Faced: Elizabeth discusses some of the challenges she has faced throughout her career, including establishing herself in a highly competitive industry and navigating the ever-changing landscape of nutrition science. She shares how she overcame these challenges by staying true to herself and constantly seeking knowledge to provide the best advice to her clients.
Her CEO Mindset: According to Elizabeth, being a CEO means empowering others and fostering a sense of community. She believes in leading by example and creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their health goals.
Resources and Books: Elizabeth mentions two books she has authored - "Fertility Foods Cookbook+" and "The Stress-Free IVF Nutrition Guide." These resources provide valuable information and guidance for individuals who are looking to optimize their nutrition for fertility and during the IVF process.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!