• tips on managing and keeping A-players;
• management suggestions that should be implemented right away with your current A-talent;
• the conditions under which an A-player would leave your organization;
• the warning signs someone is about to leave your organization; and,
• if it’s possible to build a whole team of A-players.

We hope you enjoyed this series and found the information valuable.  You can learn more about Jack Henard and Meridian Partners by clicking here.

In this Podcast, Sean speaks with Richard Sanchez the President and CEO of Advantica EyeCare.  Located in Clearwater, Advantica is a vision benefit company that offers services to employer groups and health care organizations.  Listen to hear Richard share:

• how Advantica makes vision benefits affordable;
• why eye care is an important aspect of overall wellness;
• where the vision benefits industry is heading;
• how he stays in control of a fast moving company;
• what he learned moving from a large corporation to an entrepreneurial venture;
• and much more.

To learn more about Advantica EyeCare click here.

Robert Brady is the president and lead designer of Robrady, a Sarasota based design firm.  Robrady is the design force behind many cutting-edge innovations.  In this interview with Sean, you will hear Rob discuss:

• what it is like being in the “eye candy” business;
• the increased importance of design in business;
• how design is used to create a competitive advantage;
• the definition of Total Brand Synergy;
• how he determines if there is a market for his innovations;
• and much more.

To learn about Robrady’s design innovations, such as the Segway, the electric scooter and the electric motorcycle, please click here.

 

Today Sean speaks with Daniel Pink the author of The Adventures of Johnny Bunko:  The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need.  This compelling story is the first American business book written in the Japenese comic format known as Manga.  You will hear Daniel discuss:

• his take on how the role of the worker and corporations will change over time;
• the challenges he faced creating a business book as a graphic novel;
• what he describes as the 6 Essentials for Thriving in the World of Work, plus much more.

This is Daniel’s third book about the changing world of work.  To learn more about Daniel, click here

Today Sean speaks with Pam Iorio, the Mayor of Tampa. Currently serving her second term, Mayor Iorio shares her insights about Tampa and why Tampa is a great place to do business.

You will also hear her discuss:

• what it is like to be the Mayor, and how she handles the demands of the job;
• the Six Strategic Focus Areas she is concentrating on during her term;
• how she plans her time in order to achieve these Initiatives;
• how she gathers input from local business leaders;
• her definition of excellence; and, much more.

To find out more about Mayor Iorio’s Six Key Initiatives for the City of Tampa visit http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Mayor/strategic_areas/.

In this interview Bernie Borges, CEO of Find and Convert shares with us insights into the exciting world of internet marketing.

In this session hear Bernie talk about:

• the value of customers that find you on the internet;
• how to convert people to clients from web inquiries;
• what is Web 2.0;
• how companies can get started using these new Web 2.0 tools;
• where the internet marketing industry is going; and
• examples of companies that do internet marketing well.

To find out more about Bernie and his company visit www.findandconvert.com. Enjoy!

President of Ringling College of Art & Design

This is a must listen to cast from Dr. Thompson. The Ringling College of Art & Design is on the forefront of the Conceptual Age and his insights into the future of business/design are something that every CEO should hear. In this interview, he shares:

• Information about the Ringling College of Art and Design
• The most significant design breakthrough in the last 5-years
• The role that design plays in business today
• The role design will play in the future of business
• The difference between Left Brain and Right Brain thinking
• How to better manage the millennials
• What Ringling has done to build a bridge between design & creative and the world of business
• About his involvement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
• Advice he would give our listeners in pursuing their vision

Enjoy!

In this interview, Maryann shares her insights into running a successful independent restaurant. Listen in as she discusses:

• The History of Mise En Place
• What it is like to be an independent restauratuer
• How Mise En Place maintains it quality
• How to balance multiple ventures at one time
• Her most memorable moment since opening Mise En Place
• The changes in taste over the last 20-years
• Their plans for the future
• Advice for others in pursuing their own Vision

Thank you Maryann for this wonderful interview and best wishes on your next 20-years of success!

Kim Scheeler – President & CEO of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

In this interview, Kim shares with you the inside scoop into what is happening in the Chamber today. You’ll also get the 411 on where the Chamber and the Tampa Business environment is heading.

Listen to hear Kim share:

1. What it is like to be the President of the Chamber
2. The programs they have available for Small Businesses
3. Their approach to membership
4. What is new and exciting on the Economic Development front
5. Emerge Tampa Program for our future leadership
6. The future of the Chamber
7. How the Chamber can assist companies looking to start in Hillsborough County
8. Advice on pursuing your vision

To learn more about Kim and their programs, check out the Chamber’s Web Site

Andrew Cohen – President & CEO of Vertical IT Solutions.

In this interview, Andrew shares with us:

1. What is happening in the IT Industry
2. Where the IT industry is heading
3. Vertical IT’s role in the future of business
4. Connection between people, processes, technology and value
5. The importance of developing good processes
6. Technology, Sales and Leadership
7. The differences between an Entrepreneur and a CEO
8. His tips to those who would like to start their own business

Listen in…enjoy…and comment.