Play Your Position

What trends are driving growth today and into the future? In today's episode, I explore two trends based on the research data by people who are way smarter than I am. You can check out these people h…

Jason Brown is a big fan of Jim Rohn's quote: " Use the past as a school, not a club. Don't beat yourself up!" In today's episode, you will hear Jason's leadership story including how he managed to t…

Today's guest is Dave Newell who is on a mission to “align the misaligned” — connecting leaders with systems that foster outstanding work and personal fulfillment. If you're feeling like any aspect o…

In today's episode, I have an in-depth conversation with branding and storytelling expert Emma Donovan of Dapper. As we launch a new year, the ideas Emma shares about choosing online platforms, ownin…

Happy New Year, Part 2! In today’s episode you will hear 23 remarkable voices of the men who appeared on the Play Your Position Podcast in 2023. Below you will find a list of these men in alphabetica…

Every year, at the end of the year, I like to take the voices of the amazing leaders I had the privilege of speaking with over the past 12 months, and putting them together into one large file where …

As we come to the end of this year, it's a natural time to reflect. The holidays and the craziness leading up to Christmas are behind us now. This is a really fertile time to do some self-examination…

Do you have an idea for a game, toy, or household product? Wondering what it takes to get your ideas into the marketplace? Ever fantasized about pitching a product to get a licensing deal?

Today's gu…

Are you ready for some awesome inspiration and laughs? Today's show features Andy Hite, a recognized leadership coach who supports entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams with energy and enthusias…

Today's guest is Jason Shen, a former national champion gymnast and an executive coach with a focus on resilience and reinvention. As CEO of Refactor Labs, he coaches entrepreneurs and teams through …

Have you ever seen a performance that moved you at the soul level? I have many times and it just happened again the other night when I was watching the Country Music Awards. I don't have a long histo…

Richard Newman is the Founder of Body Talk, a business that helps people improve their communication and impact. In the past 23 years his team has trained over 120,000 business leaders around the wor…

Have you ever felt like you're in a maze, searching for the elusive exit? I definitely have. Those times in my life when my vision and direction were muddy at best, I got so caught up in the whirlwin…

Well Team -- I've achieved a new milestone here at the Play Your Position Podcast!

Today's episode featuring the super accomplished, insightful, and hilarious Dr. Taylor Hartman marks number 500 of t…

What happens when someone famous dies?

In today's episode, I explore this question while paying tribute to the late actor, Matthew Perry, who died at the age of 54 on October 28, 2023.

Helpful Mental…

In today's episode, you will hear Amina Moreau discuss the future of shared workspaces as she and her business partners see it. She is a powerhouse of ideas, full of positive energy and enthusiasm fo…

and all your wildest dreams will come true.

This is one of my favorite lines from the movie Napoleon Dynamite. In today's episode I explore the role of dreams in our lives, especially wildest dreams.…

Most of us are approaching our health care from an outdated, average model based on data that doesn't help anyone experience exceptional health. Get ready to have your mind blown about what's possibl…

And sometimes getting re-routed is the best thing that can happen to us.

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For many businesses, trade shows are an integral piece of the marketing puzzle. By their nature, they can be hit or miss. I’ve experienced both -- and the misses are worse than a bad night's sleep. I…