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Do you know your Why? I have wrestled with this question ever since Simon Sinek broke through with his books about Why ("Start With Why," "Find Your Why"). As people often say, it is simple but not easy. I have recently spent some time with Simon's team to get a better understanding and see if I could get some clarity. They did not let me down. 

As with many things in my life, I had to take it to the next level, so I took the time to refine my Why; I also uncovered my How's, and something that …

Life is a mystery, and we all know that we don’t get everything we want and things don’t go as planned. If there’s a twist and turn, you don’t have to dwell in it negatively. What can you do to the thing that didn’t work out? Will you wallow in despair or overcome it? Don’t hold yourself back. Use those to rise and become the best version of yourself. Think of your health and wellness and listen to Paula Rizzo’s deep insights on the value of change and the power of embracing the unknown when lif…

There is so much stigma surrounding mental health, especially when it comes to suicide and suicide ideation. Instead of helping them and the whole suicide prevention initiative, it puts shame on people who are struggling. Fortunately, there are people out there who are willing to share their stories and encourage others to do the same. One of those people is today’s guest, Ann Brennan, CEO of ASMM Digital Marketing. Along with her son Ethan, she co-founded Burgers & Bands For Suicide Prevention,…

Comfort is overrated! Francesca Gino is one of my true kindred spirits when it comes to stepping out of our comfort zone and being a rebel! In Rebel Talent, she writes that rebellion stimulates creativity, nurtures professional relationships, and enhances your engagement with your work, but going against the grain isn't always easy. You have to be open to working with diverse and different perspectives, be willing to expose your flaws and vulnerabilities, and prepare for the backlash that often …

Embrace your inner rebel. Learn how to carve your own path to success. Franziska Iseli did just that. Like a rebel, she started her own company and even rode a motorbike from Switzerland to Kazakhstan for the cultural experience. Franziska is the co-founder of Basic Bananas. They are a marketing mentoring organization that provides market training for people. She is also the author of her latest book being, The Courage Map.  Learn why having courage and the right mindset is important. Listen to …

I hope you have had a fantastic summer, and you made the best of your time, even though it was surely a departure from prior years. One of the things I noticed about my adventures this summer is that I had a greater appreciation for the little things. A simple moment dining outside made me smile a little wider than usual. 

I had the opportunity to get into the mountains, which was truly amazing. Being in nature rejuvenates my soul and puts things in perspective. As I traveled along, my attentio…

The summer has been zooming-by (pun intended, I have been living on Zoom lately, you with me?). This has me thinking about how often I have truly stepped back from my work to recharge my batteries so I can be fully present in life. To be honest, it has not been as much as it should be. 

The summertime is usually when the world slows down, and we can take some time to connect with what is really important, but it seems like that has been getting harder to do now that most of us don't have a clea…

What happens when a major disruption happens in your job? Continue to drive your career by forging a new path! Take a look at today’s guest Ed Evarts, the founder and President of Excellius Leadership Development. Ed was laid off from his corporate job at the age of 48. He never imagined his life outside of the corporate world. But getting laid off drove him to launch his coaching business. The secret? Ed shares to Tony Martignetti that it’s all about having a mindset of conviction. Tune in and …

"Life is not about finding the answers; it's about asking the questions." 

Brian Grazer is known as one of Hollywood's most successful producers (he is the one with the crazy hair). In the '80s, he teamed up with Ron Howard and eventually started Imagine Entertainment. With A Curious Mind, Brian reveals that curiosity has been the "secret" that fueled his rise as one of Hollywood's leading producers and creative visionaries and how all of us can channel its power to lead bigger and more rewardi…

Should I stay, or should I go? The classic song from The Clash has been running through my head lately as we come to terms with the mixed messages around the phased re-opening of the economy. Many leaders and employees are polarized right now around the decision to get people back into the workplace or to stay safe at home. According to a recent New York Times article (you can find it here), Google, Facebook, Amazon, Capital One, and others are extending work-from-home policies to September, and…