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Dr. Steven Yacovelli – Author of “Your Queer Career: Workplace Advice from “The Gay Leadership Dude.”
Mike interviews Dr. Steven Yacovelli. When you hear the phrase “The Gay Leadership Dude,” it might catch you off guard. But that’s what Dr. Steven Yacovelli, a top voice in leadership and inclusion, embraces as his brand. In the latest episode of Million Dollar Stories, I had the privilege of diving deep with Dr. Yacovelli…
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Janelle Brittain – Author of “How To Say It Performance Reviews: Phrases and Strategies for Painless and Productive Performance Reviews”
Mike interviews Janelle Brittain. If you want to be a top-tier entrepreneur, you’ve got to master the art of communication. That’s not a suggestion; it’s a requirement. In a recent episode of Million Dollar Stories, We had the privilege of sitting down with Janelle Brittain, a powerhouse in leadership coaching and the author of How…
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Paul Falcone – Author of “101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager’s Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges”
Mike interviews Paul Falcone. On this episode of Million Dollar Stories, we dove deep into the art of leadership with Paul Falcone, a renowned HR expert and author of 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager’s Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges. This wasn’t just another talk about HR buzzwords; it…
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Julie Winkle Giulioni – Co-Author of “Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want”
Mike interviews Julie Winkle. Leadership. It’s a word we throw around like candy, but how often do we understand what it means? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. Leadership isn’t just about barking orders or cracking the whip—it’s about vision, connection, and creating a culture where people feel empowered to become their best selves.…
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Jessica Pettitt – Author of “Almost Doing Good: Doing the Best That You Can With What You Have Some of the Time”
Mike interviews Jessica Pettitt. On this episode of Million Dollar Stories, Jessica Pettitt, a DEI consultant, speaker, and author of the incredible book Almost Doing Good: Doing the Best That You Can With What You Have Some of the Time, shared her insights. It’s not just a title—it’s a philosophy that hits home for anyone who’s…
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Ed Brodow – Author of “Negotiation Boot Camp: How to Resolve Conflict, Satisfy Customers, and Make Better Deals”
Mike interviews Ed Brodow. What separates the winners from the losers in business? It’s not just talent or hard work. It’s negotiation—the ability to walk into any room and own it, to get what you want without losing respect, and to leave the table with more than you expected. On this episode of Million Dollar…
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Chris Fenning – Author of “The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results”
Mike interviews Chris Fenning. Most people fumble in the first few moments of communication. Whether it’s a sales pitch, a business meeting, or just introducing yourself to someone important, the way you start sets the tone for everything that follows. That’s why Chris Fenning’s expertise is a game-changer. His book, The First Minute: How to…
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Kenneth Cloke – Author of “Resolving Conflicts at Work: Ten Strategies for Everyone on the Job”
Mike interviews Kenneth Cloke. In any organization, conflict is inevitable. It’s not the fact that problems come up that matters. It’s how we choose to handle them. This episode dives into conflict resolution with a true expert: Kenneth Cloke, author of Resolving Conflicts at Work: Ten Strategies for Everyone on the Job. Kenneth has a track…
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Honorée Corder – Author of “Your Book Means Business: Save Time, Make Money, and Dominate Your Industry with the Power of a Bespoke Book”
Mike interviews Honorée Corder. When Honorée Corder stepped into this latest episode of Million Dollar Stories, sparks flew. You know, there are interviews, and then there are moments when two like-minded rebels of the business world come together to shake things up. Honorée is a force of positivity and a laser-focused entrepreneurial mindset. She doesn’t just…
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Frank Somma – Author of “B2B Is Really P2P: How to Win With High Touch in a High Tech World”
Mike interviews Frank Somma. In a world buzzing with tech, automation, and algorithms, there’s one question every business owner, sales professional, and entrepreneur needs to ask: What does it mean to actually connect? For the latest episode of Million Dollar Stories, I had the privilege of sitting down with Frank Somma, author of B2B Is…
