Welcome to another episode of the Business Brainstorm Podcast. Our guest for our podcast episode today is the CEO and founder of Diamond Banc. He is a third-generation jeweler, owns Buchroeders – a retail jewelry company that has been in the business since 1896, a sister organization of Diamond Banc. His experience in the industry, being a trustworthy 360-degree jeweler, offers unmatched purchasing power, lending expertise, and overall industry resources. Mills Menser, Everyone!

Welcome to another episode of the Business Brainstorm Podcast. We are joined today by Ed J C Smith. He is an Author, Coach, and the CEO of Champion Consultancy,a top-end agency focused on helping business owners scale their business and increase their profit, reach, and positioning in the market through training and social media marketing. He started his company after attempting to take his life. He was a school dropout, but he turned his knowledge and information into a business. Today, his company generates 8-figures in revenue and has helped thousands of coaches and consultants scale their business online. Join Ed as he shares his story from attempting suicide to impacting businesses, and finding fulfillment in life. Don’t miss out on this inspiring episode! You’ll surely learn a lot!

This is the Business Brainstorm Podcast! It’s time to learn some words of wisdom from the founder and CEO of WIN Reality, Chris O’Dowd. In 2016, Chris and his father established WIN Reality, combining the pair's baseball knowledge with breakthrough virtual reality technology. Using data from in-game film sessions describing pitchers' throwing actions and ball flight paths, data that every major league team now tracks, they developed an immersive system that simulates what it's like to hit in big league games. Their major company mission is to assist hitters in recognizing pitches and establishing good mental habits. Their client list has risen from one MLB club to two-thirds of the league in three years. They've also grown into the collegiate levels, with notable programs such as UT, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest among them. Although their reputation among baseball history has been rewarding, the company's ultimate purpose is to reach out to young ballplayers. Tune in and learn more. You’re going to love this episode!

Welcome to another episode of Business Brainstorm. We have invited Adriana Monique Alvarez, CEO and founder of AMA publishing. She's an international best-selling author, and has been seen in Forbes, Huffington Post's international living, Addicted to success, Elephant journal, Fox, ABC, and NBC. She mentors high-level achievers of every level. In 36 countries, she has worked with nearly 1,200 women. Don't miss out on this great episode!

Today on The Human Factor, Eric speaks to Adi Tartarko, Founder and CEO of the home design site, Houzz.

In this episode, Eric talks with the director of the Shorenstein Center and the Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice of Press, Politics and Public Policy, Nancy Gibbs.

In this week's episode of The Human Factor, CEO of INC & Fast Company, Eric Schurenberg, talks to Deryl McKissack, CEO of McKissack & McKissack - a continuation of the nation’s oldest African-American architectural firm.

In this latest episode of The Human Factor, Eric sits down with Ragy Thomas, CEO, and founder of the customer experience management platform, Sprinklr.

What do Millennials think about purpose? Do they actually buy and work for companies and brands that have activated purpose? Is this a real thing? And what should leaders know about this important generation? 

We’ve invited a couple of Millennials to chat about it. Fast Company’s Social Media Producer Christina Royster and Fast Company’s Associate Editor Yasmin Gagne from the podcast, Hit the Ground Running, are here to share their opinions and ideas about what purpose means to them.

The world of business leadership has shifted dramatically in the past few years – from stockholder capitalism to stakeholder. A higher purpose is what businesses need to be about and companies need to take a stand on societal issues.

There’s one big problem though: today’s leaders weren’t trained for this new world. There was no class for this in business school. In some ways, it’s the wild west – a new frontier with no map. And C-suiters are struggling to find the way forward.

As a result, there’s a vacuum in purpose leadership. Company purpose is often toothless and company social activism backfires.

How do CEOs navigate this new terrain? How do CHROs build this new culture of leadership into the employee experience? How do CMOs build purpose effectively into their brand?

Corporations feel like they have to take on social issues, but as we’ve been discussing, doing so isn’t easy.

Recent research from RepTrak found that 36 percent of consumers have "felt betrayed" by what a company stands for, and 47 percent have stopped doing business with the company as a result. 63 percent prefer to do business with companies that "stand for a purpose that reflects their values and beliefs, and will avoid those that do not."

We sat down with Laura Lane, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at UPS, who had some great food for thought on the topic.

In a recent Harris poll of customers’ reaction to the COVID-19 crisis, more than 80 percent of respondents said they would remember which companies “did the right thing by their workers.” Three-quarters said they wouldn’t forget those businesses that took missteps “long after” the crisis ends.

This is familiar ground for Northwell Health CMO Ramon Soto. We sat down with Ramon to chat about his experience mobilizing people inside Northwell Health, one of the largest health services organizations in the country, the largest private employer in New York state, and the organization that received the full brunt of the COVID crisis when it descended upon New York in 2020.

David Cancel, founder and CEO of business messaging software startup Drift, talks with host Cameron Albert-Deitch about the top five books on his must-read list for the new year.

Dan O'Malley, CEO of Numerated, talks to Cameron Albert-Deitch about Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Matt Pohlson, CEO and Co-Founder of Omaze, talks to Cameron Albert-Deitch about The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt

Dan Klein, CEO and Co-Founder of Tiesta Tea, talks to Cameron Albert-Deitch about Bag the Elephant by Steve Kaplan

In this episode, Shilpa Shah Co-Founder of Cuyana, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick,  The Giver by Lois Lowry 

In this episode, Gail Federici Founder and CEO of Federici Brands, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick,  Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh

In this episode, Janneke Neissen Co-Founder of Capital T, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick,  Becoming by Michelle Obama

In this episode, Sid Sijbrandij CEO & Co-Founder of GitLab, Inc., talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick,  High output management by Andrew Grove

In this episode, Sebastian Eldridge CEO & Co-Founder of Anchor WorldWide, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick,  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

In this episode, Jim McKelvey Co-Founder of Square, and author of The Innovation Stack, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick,  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

In this episode, Nathan Barry Founder of Convertkit, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick,  Anything You Want by Derek Sivers.

In this episode, Milind Mehere CEO of Yeildstreet, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick,  Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis  by J. D. Vance

In this episode, Mason Arnold Founder of Cece’s Veggie Co., talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk by Peter L. Bernstein

In this episode, Garret Akerson Co-Founder and Chairman of Kindred Bravely, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Road less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham

In this episode, Jennifer Carlson Co-Founder, Executive Director, WTIA Workforce Institute & Apprenti, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, How to Stay Alive in the Woods by Bradford Angier 

In this episode, Phil Libin Co-founder and CEO of All Turtles, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, How to Stay Alive in the Woods by Bradford Angier 

In this episode, major league soccer player Rodney Wallace, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins

In this episode, Tai Lopez, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Evolutionary Psychology by Dr. David Buss.

In this episode, Ryan Hogan Co-Founder & CEO of Hunt A Killer, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Lean Startup by Eric Ries.

In this episode, Jim Damian CEO of Stria, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World by Ashley Goodall and Marcus Buckingham

In this episode, Ari Santiago, President & CEO of IT Direct, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? by Aaron Dignan

In this episode, Eric Schurenberg, CEO of Mansueto Ventures, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick Real American by Julie Lythcott-Haims

In this episode, Keith Schroeder, CEO of High Road Craft Brands, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, No Man's Land by Doug Tatum. 

In this episode, Amy Balliett Founder and CEO of Killer Visual Strategies , talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick, Traction by Gino Wickman. 

In this episode, Fabio Gratton CEO of inVibe Labs, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Founder's Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman

In this episode, Cassie Brown, Founder & CEO of Smart City, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick, Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. 

In this episode, Eric Schurenberg, CEO of Mansueto Ventures, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. 

In this episode, Bryan and Shannon Miles, Co-Founders of Belay, talk to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about their Book Smart pick, EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom From the Trenches, by Dave Ramsey.

In this episode, Rishi Narayan, Founder of Underground Printing, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his book smart pick, Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham

In this episode, Jeff Lindor, founder and CEO of the Gentlemen's Factory, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America, by Shawn D. Rochester.

In this episode, Songe LaRon, Co-Founder of Squire, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass

In this episode, Blake Mykoskie, Founder of Toms, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown.

In this episode, Colleen McCreary, chief people officer at Credit Karma, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick, Nine Lies About Work, by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall.

In this episode, writer, comedian, and commentator Baratunde Thurston talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Illusions: Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, by Richard Bach.

In this episode, Madefor co-founder Pat Dossett speaks with host Cameron Albert-Deitch about his Book Smart pick, How Will You Measure Your Life, by Clayton Christensen.

In this episode, Tempest CEO Holly Whitaker talks to our host Cameron Albert-Deitch about her book smart pick, The Globalization of Addiction, by Bruce Alexander.

In this episode Curls Beauty Brand CEO Mahisha Dellinger talks to our host Cameron Albert-Deitch about Robert Kiyosakis best selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad and the principles applied to her professional journey.

In this episode. Rebecca Minkoff speaks with Inc's Chris Allen to talk about her latest favorite read Shoe Dog by Phil Knight and how it has impacted her entrepreneurial journey.

 Be honest: Did you see this extremely unlikely global event coming? Or how it would affect your day-to-day life? Our minds are reeling from trying to rationalize the random. We’re hardwired to connect the dots and see patterns. But does our need to make sense of the incomprehensible hurt our ability to thrive? To answer that question, Jeff Bezos recommends The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

There are hundreds of business books that can help you become a better leader. But sometimes, the best inspiration can come from an unexpected place. For Barbara Corcoran, that source was the timeless fairy tale Cinderella, which played a prominent role in shaping the leader she is today.

In this episode, we touch on the power and benefits of Transcendental Meditation through Ellen's pick & Bob Roth's best seller "Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation"

In this episode we discuss the psychology and strategy of risk management according to Warren Buffett and "The Most Important Thing" by Howard Marks.

In this episode of Book Smart. We cover "Our Final Invention" by James Barrett. Why Elon Musk thinks it's a must read for anyone who is curious about the future of A.I, and the potential dangers they pose to humanity in the future.

What do Elon Musk, Barack Obama, Warren Buffett, and Barbara Corcoran have in common? They were all helped along by a great book. Inc presents Book Smart, a weekly podcast where we bring you the books that inspired, informed and elevated prominent leaders across the spectrum of industry. Each week we will break down a book beloved by a notable figure, and highlight how it can help entrepreneurs on their journey to success. Looking for an edge? We’ve got the book for you. Enjoy new episodes every Tuesday available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and wherever you enjoy podcast..