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The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.
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Empowering underdogs, aspiring leaders, and entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, build wealth, and lead with purpose through practical strategies and a focus on high-impact execution. Personal Growth • Leadership • Practical Wealth • Entrepreneurship
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Author, podcast/radio host, and Certified Financial Coach Rachel Cruze explains why comparison isn't just the thief of joy...it's the thief of your paycheck as well. Hear Rachel's full interview in Episode 161 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Overtime with Outland: Klaus Kleinfeld, Episode 490
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Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 490, with Klaus Kleinfeld, the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa and the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on differe…
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Leading to Thrive, with Klaus Kleinfeld (Leadership, Performance, Business, Language)
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Klaus Kleinfeld, the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa and the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on different continents, recalls going to work at age 12, and covers the perils of sign language in the business world, getting close to the source of an issue, why we should be talking about energy instead of pro…
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Author, podcast/radio host, and Certified Financial Coach Rachel Cruze breaks down the easiest methods for paying for college WITHOUT debt. Full interview with Rachel in Episode 39 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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REMASTERED: Love Your Life, Not Theirs, and Eradicating Comparison, with Rachel Cruze (Finances, Debt, Money, Gratitude)
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Author, podcast/radio host, and Certified Financial Coach Rachel Cruze shares the role gratitude plays in financial stability, why it’s never too early, or too late, to get your finances in shape, and says…..uh oh…. the "C" word (not that one). Mentioned in this episode: Purchase the Monthly Bill Payment Checklist here. And please consider leaving …
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In this powerful TempoTip episode, Chris Thomas reflects on the significance of a father’s presence and influence as a mirror of God’s love, wisdom, and guidance. Through personal insight and biblical reflection, this episode dives into the importance of honoring the earthly father figures in our lives not for perfection, but for their divine place…
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Daniel Goddard, CEO of the AI networking app, Dysko and an actor with over 30 years of experience, examines the parallels between entertainment and entrepreneurship and the same qualities that make you successful in both. Hear Daniel's full interview in Episode 489 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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REMASTERED: Smart Money, Smart Kids, with Rachel Cruze (Finance, Parenting, Debt, Author)
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Author, podcast/radio host, and Certified Financial Coach Rachel Cruze talks about putting 4-year-olds to work, teaching your kids about giving, paying for college without debt, and what contentment REALLY means. Mentioned in this episode: Search Crave by Raphael Cuomo on Amazon. Dr Raphael Cuomo / Crave Purchase the Monthly Bill Payment Checklist …
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Father's Mirror: "Why God Gave You a Father and What That Really Means"
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In this deeply personal and transformative episode, Father’s Mirror, Chris Thomas invites listeners into a powerful reflection on fatherhood, identity, and legacy. Drawing from personal experiences, biblical principles, and cultural insight, this episode explores how the image of a father shapes not just the direction of a child’s life — but also t…
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Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Harvard Business School professors and co-hosts of the Think Big, Buy Small podcast, share a truly delicious example of how entrepreneurship by acquisition can be a satisfying and lucrative path forward for those with the right mindset. Hear Richard and Royce's full interview in Episode 488 of The Action Catalyst.…
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Daytime to Dysko, with Daniel Goddard (Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, AI, TV)
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Daniel Goddard, CEO of the AI networking app, Dysko and an actor with over 30 years of experience examines the parallels between entertainment and entrepreneurship, recounts the crazy reaction when daytime TV messed with his fan base, pinpoints the business that oversees ALL business, recalls disappointing a date in bed (for a really noble reason),…
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Author, professor, and organizational psychologist David Burkus reveals the TRUTH behind Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, and the way the social media is being misused in networking. Hear David's full interview in Episode 240 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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CLIP: Don't Innovate the Product, Innovate the Factory
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Author, professor, and organizational psychologist David Burkus explains why great leaders don’t innovate the product, they innovate the factory, and how not to end up as a Blockbuster. Hear David's full interview in Episode 180 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Overtime with Outland: Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Episode 488
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Think Big, Buy Small, with Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff (Business, Entrepreneurship, Risk, Education)
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Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Harvard Business School professors and co-hosts of the Think Big, Buy Small podcast, explore the growing trend of "acquisition entrepreneurship", including the type of person who might be right for it, the type of opportunity to look for and how to find them, the relative LACK of risk involved, and a deep dive into…
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REMASTERED: Doing Business With Friends of Friends, with David Burkus (Management, Networking, Science, Business)
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Author, professor, and organizational psychologist David Burkus leads a deep dive into the power of networking, exploring weak and dormant ties, structural holes in networks, social capital, navigating "multiplexity", and the TRUTH behind Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at HowToGrowYounger.com The Secret Method for…
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High-growth strategy specialist, executive advisor, and lecturer at the London Business School, Dr. Rebecca Homkes, lays out the 4 foundational C's that threaten a business, and the 6 critical questions to ask in the middle of a strategy reset. Hear Rebecca's full interview in Episode 487 of The Action Catalyst…
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REMASTERED: Radical Leadership, with David Burkus (Management, Communication, Trust, Business)
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Author, professor, and organizational psychologist David Burkus shares insights from his book “Under New Management”, including why salary transparency shouldn’t be scary, tips on setting email limits, being in the business of elimination, and why great leaders don’t innovate the product, they innovate the factory. Mentioned in this episode: Learn …
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Cultural Wealth: Why your Roots are Richer Than you Think
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In this powerful episode of Tempo with Chris Thomas, we dive deep into the often overlooked value of cultural wealth. Chris shares how growing up in diverse environments like Darby Township, Atlanta, Toronto, and Chester shaped his worldview, leadership style, and entrepreneurial mindset. This episode isn’t just a reflection, it’s a revelation. You…
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Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee, explains what he thinks Bezos got wrong about risk, and shares the historical lesson we can learn from Nikola Tesla. Hear Bob's full interview across episodes 485 and 486 of The Action Catalyst. Special for Action Catalyst listeners: visit the link below,…
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Survive, Reset, Thrive, with Dr. Rebecca Homkes (Strategy, Growth, Business, Leadership)
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High-growth strategy specialist, executive advisor, and lecturer at the London Business School, Dr. Rebecca Homkes, explains how growth is a loop, not a line, and lays out the 4 C's that threaten a business, the 6 questions to ask in the middle of a strategy reset, the 3 things thriving organizations have, the difference between a teaching and a le…
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Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee, explains the important distinction between being valuable, and being important, and what that means for your impact in the world. Hear Bob's full interview across episodes 485 and 486 of The Action Catalyst. Special for Action Catalyst listeners: visit th…
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Overtime with Outland: Bob Bush, Episodes 485 and 486
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Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episodes 485 and 486 with Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee. Special for Action Catalyst listeners: visit…
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Talent, Hunger, Wonder, with Bob Bush (Business, Leadership, Risk, Tesla)
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Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee, explains the key business point on which he disagrees with Bezos, breaks down risk tolerance internationally and domestically, shares the historical lesson we can learn from Nikola Tesla, and talks about keeping the hunger and the naivety that is your spa…
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Best-selling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and podcast host Randy Gage reveals "the big lie" for entrepreneurs and how it will impact the future of every industry. Hear Randy's full interview in Episode 123 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Commerce Over Charity, with Bob Bush (Learning, Business, Values, Leadership)
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Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee, shares the life lessons he learned on early-morning bus rides, and reflects on being allowed to fail (a little bit), talking his way onto Wall Street, getting “behind the numbers”, the head and the heart connection, helping develop Dubai, defining “social…
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In this powerful episode of Tempo with Chris Thomas, Chris dives deep into the internal conflict so many of us face, wearing masks to please others while quietly suffocating our true selves. Chris unpacks the dangers of living a double life, the emotional toll of performing for acceptance, and how to reclaim your God-given identity. Drawing from bi…
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Speaker, author, former NFL linebacker, and CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, Matt Mayberry, shares the similarities between success on the field and success in the boardroom. Hear Matt's full interview in Episode 56 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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REMASTERED: Mad Genius, with Randy Gage (Entrepreneurship, Business, Success, Culture)
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Best-selling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and podcast host Randy Gage reveals the lightbulb that clicked on after being incarcerated at 15 years old, "the big lie" for entrepreneurs, talks about the feasibility of human cloning in the coming years, and shares what truly great company cultures do. Mentioned in this episode: Click here to get your c…
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Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor, and a former Head of Product for Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonalds, shares an eye-opening story about the prejudices that still exist for women in the startup world, and some actionable tips for how to overcome them. Hear Anya's full interview in Episode 484 of The Action Catalyst. Special for Action Catalyst …
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REMASTERED: Know That You’re Extraordinary, with Matt Mayberry (Sports, Failure, Success, Business)
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Speaker, author, former NFL linebacker, and CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, Matt Mayberry, shares the 3 big failures in his life that shaped him, the similarities between the field and the boardroom, and why you shouldn’t forget that you are extraordinary. Mentioned in this episode: Click here to get your copy today! 10-Minute 28-Day Positive Bod…
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Entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Founder/CEO of GameChangers Inc, Peter Voogd, breaks down the six steps to potentially earning six figures in six months' time. Hear Peter's full interview in Episode 72 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Innovating in Style, with Anya Cheng (AI, Fashion, Tech, Entrepreneurship)
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Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor, and a former Head of Product for Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonalds, shares the absolutely insanely tenacious path of networking to her first job, getting to Silicon Valley by accepting a job in Minnesota, an eye-opening story about the prejudices that still exist in the startup world, how to turn office busywo…
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Dr. Amy D'Aprix, President and Founder of Lifebridge Strategies, explains the need the company is filling, how life and money go hand in hand, and what the vision is for better serving clients into the future. Hear Dr. Amy's full interview in Episode 483 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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REMASTERED: GameChangers, with Peter Voogd (Business, Success, Mindset, Author)
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Entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Founder/CEO of GameChangers Inc, Peter Voogd, breaks down the mental blocks keeping even very successful people from making six figures, the trick to getting out of "the gap", how to check the balance of your "confidence account", and the importance of separating growth friends from maintenance friends. Mentioned …
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In this compelling episode of Tempo with Chris Thomas, we explore the power of The Silent Message; the unspoken words your actions and presence communicate every day. Chris breaks down how silence isn’t empty; it’s full of meaning. Whether it’s how you carry yourself in the face of adversity or the quiet choices you make behind closed doors, your l…
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Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group, shares how Pat mastered full executive decision making in 90 second or less, and how to visualize winning in a (very, very) highly detailed way. Hear Tyler's full interview in Episode 482 of The Action Catalyst.…
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Overtime with Outland: Dr. Amy D'Aprix, Episode 483
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Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 483 with Dr. Amy D'Aprix, President and Founder of Lifebridge Strategies.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Your Best Life Forward, with Dr. Amy D'Aprix (Finances, Change Management, Family, Business)
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Dr. Amy D'Aprix, President and Founder of Lifebridge Strategies, talks about bridging the gap between the stages, changes, and events of life transitions, how life and money go hand in hand, using the right “script” in your interactions, the 3 levels of listening, why empathy is everything, and offers a tease of what’s to come. Mentioned in this ep…
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On this Tempo Word of the Day, Chris explores what it means to elevate, how we can elevate and what elevation looks like in real time. Core Message : Empowering underdogs, aspiring leaders, and entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, build wealth, and lead with purpose through practical strategies and a focus on high-impact execution. “Own your Tempo, …
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Author, executive advisor, and Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners, John Rossman, explains how to REALLY use metrics and how to make metrics a verb for your business. Hear John's full interview in our update episode, and catch his original appearance in Episode 433 of The Action Catalyst.…
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In this cut-for-time clip from Episode 482 of The Action Catalyst, Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group, shares the story of Pat's Alzheimer's diagnosis, and the ways that, for her as a leader, that was the START of a plan, not the end of one. Hear the rest of Tyler's interview…
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Beyond Basketball: Championship Lessons for Success, with Tyler Summitt (Leadership, Sports, Personal Development, Business)
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Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group, shares the group’s mission, the story of Pat’s humble beginnings, the art of mastering full executive decision making in 90 second or less, the "secret sauce" to Pat’s leadership, what she definitely didn’t understand about, but learned fro…
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In this TempoTip segment of Tempo with Chris Thomas, he break down the shocking stats behind why most people avoid personal growth and what it’s really costing them. From goal-setting failures to mindset traps, Chris delivers straight to the point insight that’ll challenge you to take your development seriously. Quick. Practical. Powerful. Own your…
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Best-selling author, businesswoman, philanthropist, and owner of The Arison Group and Arison Investments, Shari Arison, explains why in EVERY aspect of ALL of her companies, the motto she lives by is that "doing good is good business". Hear Shari's full interview in Episode 91 of The Action Catalyst.…
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Update: Winners and Losers in the Hyper-Digital Era, with John Rossman (Business, Data, Leadership, Future)
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Author, executive advisor, and Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners, John Rossman, rejoins the show to discuss “the innovator’s dilemma”, building foundations, chasing perfection, and making big bets, how to REALLY use metrics and make metrics a verb, 3 megatrends for the future of business, the role of business in democracy, and the #1…
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Michael Chad Hoeppner, author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training, shares the 5 P's of vocal variety, 4 of which you're probably familiar with, and 1 that you've likely never considered, and the difference it makes. Hear Michael's full interview in Episode 481 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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REMASTERED: Doing Good Is Good Business, with Shari Arison (Values, Leadership, Culture, Author)
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Best-selling author, businesswoman, philanthropist, and owner of The Arison Group and Arison Investments, Shari Arison, explains why doing good is good business, how to instill a values-based culture from the top down, the best advice for young leaders, and why the issue is the future.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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Your inner circle has more influence over your life than you realize. The people you surround yourself with can either propel you toward success or keep you stuck in cycles of mediocrity. In this episode, Chris breaks down why choosing the right circle is essential, how to identify those who truly add value, and the hidden ways your environment sha…
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Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and master coach Christine Hassler explains how kids have the right idea when processing emotions, and throwing healthy, adult temper tantrums can actually be helpful. Hear Christine's full interview in Episode 87 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts
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