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🎧 Are You Driven… or Just Running on Wounded Ambition?

You’re a high achiever. You’ve built the empire, stacked the accolades, and ticked every box society told you to.

. But what if your relentless ambition isn’t a sign of your strength… What if it’s a symptom of some unconscious drive to meet the needs of some unhealed wounds?

In this profound and challenging 2-part series, Dov Baron sits down with Rha Goddess, the entrepreneurial soul coach behind leaders at Google, Lululemon, the Ford Foundation, and more. Together, they rip the mask off what drives so many “successful” leaders—and why, deep down, it’s not really working.

. If you’ve ever felt like you’re climbing but never arriving, this conversation will shatter the lies you’ve been sold about work, wealth, and worth.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in Part 1:

The toxic myth of “wounded ambition” and how it traps high performers in a cycle of proving
Why your body knows the truth, even when your mind won’t admit it
The hidden cost of pushing past your limits—and why “rest is a luxury” is a dangerous lie!
Rha’s raw story of breakdown and breakthrough after losing her father and nearly losing herself
How to tell if your drive is coming from soul… or survival
The cultural conditioning keeping you stuck.
Why the pandemic pause wasn’t enough—and what you must do now to avoid getting trapped in the same patterns

🌍 About Rha Goddess

Rha Goddess is the Founder & CEO of Move The Crowd, a game-changing leadership platform that teaches changemakers how to align values, impact, and profit. For over 30 years, she’s been the soul coach to culture-shifting visionaries at Google, Lululemon, Delta, Fidelity, and beyond.

. Her work has been featured in TIME, Forbes, Fast Company, Essence, Variety, Fortune, CNBC, and more.

🔗 Grab her groundbreaking book "Intentional Ambition" everywhere books and audiobooks are sold. 🔗 Connect with Rha on:

🗝️ For High Performers Who Are Ready to Stop Proving and Start Living:

This episode is your call to action. Don’t just consume it—engage with it:

Rate, review, and share this episode with the leaders who need it most.
Tag us and tell us: What’s the lie you’ve been sold about ambition—and what’s the truth you’re ready to claim?

💥 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive even deeper into how you can redefine success on your terms.

#DovBaronShow #IntentionalAmbition #LeadershipUnmasked #HighPerformanceLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #RhaGoddess #SoulfulSuccess #BreakTheCycle #StopProvingStartLiving #MoveTheCrowd #EmotionalSourceCode

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🎙️Part 1 of 2: "Intentional Ambition: How to Break Free from the Toxic Drive to Prove Yourself" With Rha Goddess.

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🎧 Are You Driven… or Just Running on Wounded Ambition?

You’re a high achiever. You’ve built the empire, stacked the accolades, and ticked every box society told you to.

. But what if your relentless ambition isn’t a sign of your strength… What if it’s a symptom of some unconscious drive to meet the needs of some unhealed wounds?

. If you’ve ever felt like you’re climbing but never arriving, this conversation will shatter the lies you’ve been sold about work, wealth, and worth.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in Part 1:

The toxic myth of “wounded ambition” and how it traps high performers in a cycle of proving
Why your body knows the truth, even when your mind won’t admit it
The hidden cost of pushing past your limits—and why “rest is a luxury” is a dangerous lie!
Rha’s raw story of breakdown and breakthrough after losing her father and nearly losing herself
How to tell if your drive is coming from soul… or survival
The cultural conditioning keeping you stuck.
Why the pandemic pause wasn’t enough—and what you must do now to avoid getting trapped in the same patterns

🌍 About Rha Goddess

. Her work has been featured in TIME, Forbes, Fast Company, Essence, Variety, Fortune, CNBC, and more.

🔗 Grab her groundbreaking book "Intentional Ambition" everywhere books and audiobooks are sold. 🔗 Connect with Rha on:

🗝️ For High Performers Who Are Ready to Stop Proving and Start Living:

This episode is your call to action. Don’t just consume it—engage with it:

Rate, review, and share this episode with the leaders who need it most.
Tag us and tell us: What’s the lie you’ve been sold about ambition—and what’s the truth you’re ready to claim?

💥 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive even deeper into how you can redefine success on your terms.

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Part 2 of 2: 🎙️ Why the "Job" is Dead, and What’s Coming Next | Gary Bolles 35:48

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Part 2 of 2: 🎙️ Why the "Job" is Dead, and What’s Coming Next | Gary Bolles What if the very concept of a “job” is the most significant barrier to your purpose, potential, and prosperity? 🧠 Episode Summary: In this explosive Part 2 of The Dov Baron Show, futurist and work re-architect Gary Bolles dismantles the outdated job-centric mindset that’s been hardwired into our schools, companies, and even our identities. . If you’re still trying to “fix” work without rethinking its entire foundation, this is the confrontation you didn’t know you needed. . Gary reveals why our inherited scripts about jobs, education, and talent development are failing fast—and how a new Menu of Work model offers not just productivity, but personal sovereignty. . Dov and Gary go deep into the emotional cost of systems designed to extract rather than empower. Together, they offer a bold, human-centered alternative to navigate the coming disruption—one where work isn’t something you fit into, but something you design. 🚨 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the old concept of a “job” is overdue for extinction How to build a “menu of meaningful work” that evolves with you The lie of linear careers—and why younger generations reject them What companies get wrong about internal talent mobility How to lead in an era where skills change faster than org charts The real cost of outdated education models on global opportunity Why we must unlearn the old narratives before we design what’s next How work becomes a platform for dignity, equity, and creativity The core shift from extractive systems to regenerative leadership Why your organization must become a “learning lab” or risk irrelevance 💣 Truth Bomb: “If your systems require people to unlearn who they are, you don’t have a work problem, you have a humanity problem.” ~Dov Baron 🧭 About Gary Bolles: Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University, author of The Next Rules of Work, and global voice on work reinvention. Gary has helped millions of learners on LinkedIn and advises leading organizations on redesigning work for a fast, fluid, and purpose-driven future. 🌐 https://garybolles.com 📕 The Next Rules of Work 🔥 Dov Baron’s Take: “This episode isn’t a conversation—it’s a wake-up call. Most leaders are still designing work as if it were the Industrial Age. Gary hands you the blueprint to stop being a prisoner of the past and start being an architect of the future.” . 🗣️ Listener Challenge: What part of the “job” narrative do YOU need to unlearn? Drop your truth in the comments—no more legacy lies. 🎧 Subscribe now and never let the past lead you again. . Hashtags: #GaryBolles #FutureOfWork #NextRulesOfWork #SkillStacking #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipInFlux #HumanPotential #ReinventYourself #TheDovBaronShow #AIandHumanity #IdentityShift #GenZLeadership #PurposeDrivenWork…

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🎙️ Part 1 of 2: The Future of Work Is Human: Why Skill Stacking and Identity Fluidity Will Determine Your Destiny | Gary Bolles 34:53

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🎙️ The Future of Work Is Human: Why Skill Stacking and Identity Fluidity Will Determine Your Destiny | Gary Bolles What if everything you believe about your job, your identity, and your leadership role is just a legacy illusion? 📌 EPISODE SUMMARY: What does it mean to be ready for the future of work? In this episode of The Dov Baron Show, Dov is joined by Gary A. Bolles, renowned futurist, co-founder of eParachute, and author of The Next Rules of Work. . Gary has taught over 1.7 million learners on LinkedIn and served as Global Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University. But this conversation goes beyond “the future of work.” It’s a gut-punch to outdated ideas of career identity, hierarchical leadership, and linear success. . Dov and Gary dive into why work is no longer a place you go—it's an evolving ecosystem of identities, skills, and meaning. Together, they challenge leaders to abandon static job titles, embrace skill-stacking, and prepare for a world where the pace of change will never be this slow again. . If you're a leader, parent, policymaker—or just a human being wondering what your role is in this accelerating world, this episode is not just a wake-up call. It's your tactical playbook for relevance, reinvention, and regenerative leadership. 💥 What You’ll Learn: Why the most dangerous word in your company might be “job” The three curves of transformation shaping the new world of work—and where you’re stuck How skill-stacking and "identity fluidity" will determine your adaptability and impact Why careers must shift from “career ladders” to career swarms How to lead when your title is irrelevant, your team is global, and your edge is emotional intelligence The reason Gen Z is not disengaged, they’re disillusioned What AI can’t replace: your ability to navigate ambiguity, creativity, and human connection How to future-proof your children and grandchildren for a world that’s being rewritten in real time The difference between human capital and human potential—and why most organizations get it wrong Why the question of identity must evolve: "I am not my job—I am the work I choose to do now." 🔥 Truth Bomb: “When you define yourself by a single job, you limit your ability to adapt, evolve, and contribute.” ~ Gary Bolles 👤 About Gary A. Bolles: Gary Bolles is the author of The Next Rules of Work, co-founder of eParachute, and has ties to the legendary What Color Is Your Parachute, as well as being Global Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University. His work bridges the worlds of exponential technology, education, and human potential. 🔗 https://www.garybolles.com 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbolles/ 🗣️ What story about your job title or identity are you ready to unlearn? Drop it in the comments, and hit follow so you don’t get left behind in the next wave of work. Hashtags: #GaryBolles #FutureOfWork #NextRulesOfWork #SkillStacking #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipInFlux #HumanPotential #ReinventYourself #TheDovBaronShow #AIandHumanity #IdentityShift #GenZLeadership #PurposeDrivenWork…

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Part 1 of 1: Breaking Billionaire Barriers: The Raw Power of Nonconformity with Steve Sims 24:37

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Breaking Billionaire Barriers: The Raw Power of Nonconformity with Steve Sims . What if the fastest way to gain access to the world’s most powerful people is to stop trying to impress them? . In this rare and raw encore episode of The Dov Baron Show , we honor the late Steve Sims, a legend known as the “Real-Life Wizard of Oz.” Founder of Bluefish and Blue Cause, Steve redefined what it means to move in elite circles by doing what few dared: being fully himself. . From having Andrea Bocelli serenade dinner guests under Michelangelo’s David, to helping clients rub shoulders with Richard Branson, Elon Musk, and even the Pope, Steve didn’t just open doors—he exploded the myth that success demands conformity. . Steve shares his unfiltered approach to influence, why authenticity beats polish every time, and how anyone can create deep loyalty by connecting on a human level, not a hierarchical one. . Steve also exposes the shady underbelly of modern charity and unveils his revolutionary model, Blue Cause, which sends 100% of every dollar directly to those in need. . Whether you're a high performer looking for the edge, or a leader tired of transactional relationships, this episode is a blueprint for influence rooted in truth, courage, and connection. . 📌 Key Takeaways The Harvard story: Why Steve rejected the dress code—and got invited back. How to break elite barriers: Stop seeing the title, start seeing the soul. The Mike Tyson method for dismantling power dynamics instantly. The two traits every true leader shares (and why most never show them). Blue Cause: A zero-admin, no-middleman charitable model that changes lives—and exposes the nonprofit industry's dark side. How Steve used nonconformity as a business strategy to work with Branson, Musk, and other icons. . 📚 Guest Bio Steve Sims was the iconic founder of Bluefish, a luxury concierge service for the ultra-wealthy and high-profile clients. Known for creating mind-blowing experiences like dinner under the Sistine Chapel or a submarine trip to the Titanic, Steve also built Blue Cause, a charitable platform ensuring 100% of proceeds go directly to vetted causes—without a cent touching his hands. He authored Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and Seven Ugly Truths . He was invited to speak at Harvard (twice) and was featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the Wall Street Journal. Steve Sims passed away unexpectedly, but his legacy of radical authenticity and impact lives on. 💬 Listener Engagement CTA 💭 What’s one moment where you stopped playing the part, and everything changed? . Drop your answer in the reviews or share the episode with someone who needs to hear this unvarnished truth about connection, leadership, and legacy. → Tag @DovBaron and use #BeRealNotRich so we can find and feature your reflections. #SteveSims #Bluefish #LeadershipWithoutLabels #EmotionalSourceCode #BeRealNotRich #DovBaronShow #BlueCause #NonconformityWins #HighPerformanceLeadership #LegacyUnfiltered #UltraWealthNetworking #RealInfluence…

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Part 2 of 2: 🎙️ Are You Delivering Feedback… or Just Protecting Yourself? | Jeff Hancher 33:47

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You say you give feedback. But is it honest, or is it emotionally filtered so you won’t feel the sting of someone else’s discomfort? In Part 2 of this unfiltered conversation, Jeff Hancher, author of Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, returns to The Dov Baron Show to unpack the most critical skill a leader must master… and almost none do: How to deliver feedback that transforms performance, without fear, fluff, or ego. . Jeff doesn’t speak from theory. He speaks from experience, having been in the military, as well as the corporate, and personal sectors. He has seen firsthand how conflict-avoidant cultures, people-pleasing leadership, and performative vulnerability can sabotage organizations from within. . This is not another “lead with kindness” episode. This is about telling the fcuking truth, with profound compassion, clarity, and consistency. 🎯 In This Episode: Why most leaders confuse “niceness” with effectiveness—and what it’s costing your culture The psychological trap of “being the peacekeeper” instead of the leader How growing up in a home affected by addiction gave Jeff a dangerous superpower Why clarity is not cruelty, but the absence of it often is What leaders get wrong about emotional safety in feedback conversations Why withholding feedback is a form of self-protection, not service How to lead with consistency so people stop guessing who’s showing up today The real reason HR and exec teams avoid tough conversations How feedback, when delivered with integrity, becomes a culture builder 💣 Power Quote “Leadership is not about being liked. It’s about being trusted. And that trust is earned.” ~Jeff Hancher . 👤 About Jeff Hancher: Jeff Hancher is the founder of The Champion Forum, host of The Champion Forum Podcast, and author of Firm Feedback in a Fragile World: How to Build a Winning Culture with Critical Conversations. A U.S. Army veteran and former Fortune 500 executive, Jeff now coaches leaders to face the conversations they’ve been avoiding—and build cultures strong enough to hold the truth. 🔗 Learn more: 🔗 https://www.jeffhancher.com/ https://thechampionforum.com 🔚 Final Impact: As the conversation closes, Dov asks: “If you could visit yourself at 8 years old… what would he say about who you’ve become?” Jeff doesn’t flinch. His answer is raw, and it reveals what lies beneath every leader who gives too much… and says too little. Because great feedback isn’t about power. It’s about presence. 🔊 Subscribe | Listen | Review: If this episode hit home, share it with a leader who’s still holding back the truth. Then rate the show ★★★★★ and tag @DovBaron to tell us your biggest breakthrough. 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere bold leaders sharpen their edge. 📌 Hashtags (Optimized for Apple + LinkedIn): #FirmFeedback #JeffHancher #TheDovBaronShow #CourageousConversations #LeadershipDevelopment #FeedbackCulture #LeadershipWithClarity #ChampionForum #TransformationalLeadership #TruthInLeadership #VulnerabilityIsStrength #LeadershipWithoutEgo…

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Part 1 of 2: 🎙️ Firm Feedback in a Fragile World | Jeff Hancher 31:48

19 days ago31:48

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When everything feels politically, emotionally, and culturally flammable… Is it even possible to speak the truth as a leader and not get burned? In Part 1 of this hard-hitting and profoundly personal conversation, Jeff Hancher, author of Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, joins Dov Baron to dissect the modern leadership paradox: How do you build a high-performance culture that welcomes critical conversations… without triggering fear, fragility, or fake harmony? . Jeff Hancher is a former senior executive in a $30B Fortune 500 company. However, what you won’t see on his résumé is that he grew up in a household of abject poverty with two parents who were medically unable to work. He learned early how to read emotional volatility and became an elite leader by mastering empathy and precision under pressure. . This episode is for leaders navigating: Entitled teams and unspoken resentment Cancel culture minefields and performance fragility The tension between psychological safety and actual accountability It’s not a soft talk. It’s not a shaming session. . This is a fcuking masterclass in courageous feedback and real leadership in the era of emotional volatility. 💥 What We Confront in This Episode: What most leaders get dangerously wrong about feedback culture Why conflict avoidance is the silent killer of performance How to deliver feedback that lands firm but not harsh The invisible cost of leaders who want to be liked more than they want to be respected Why your top performers may be suffering in silence, while low performers drain your culture What Jeff learned about truth-telling from… and his alcoholic father and a Firm Feedback mentor. How to confront without collapsing trust Why psychological safety doesn’t mean protecting egos The #1 question to ask before giving any piece of feedback Why the future of leadership requires both steel and soul 💬 Power Quote: “Leadership isn’t about being liked. It’s about being trusted. And trust is earned in truth, never in avoidance.” ~ Jeff Hancher 👤 About the Guest: Jeff Hancher is a U.S. Army veteran, the founder of The Champion Forum, and the author of Firm Feedback in a Fragile World. With decades of leadership experience at the highest levels of the corporate world, Jeff now coaches elite business leaders on building feedback-rich cultures without losing their humanity or their edge. He’s trusted by Fortune 500 leaders and military veterans alike to turn emotionally fragile teams into resilient, high-accountability cultures. 🔗 https://www.jeffhancher.com/ https://thechampionforum.com 🎧 Subscribe & Review: This episode will challenge you, but if you’re brave enough to listen through to the end, it will transform your feedback and sharpen your leadership forever. 📝 Drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and tell us: What’s the hard truth you’ve been avoiding giving your team? 👉 Tag @DovBaron and use #TheDovBaronShow to be part of the conversation. 🎙 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & wherever leaders come to get real. 📌 Hashtags #JeffHancher #FirmFeedback #TheDovBaronShow #LeadershipInFragileTimes #RadicalCandor #AccountabilityWithEmpathy #CourageousLeadership #PerformanceCulture #PsychologicalSafety #TransformationalLeadership #TruthTellingInBusiness #EmotionalSourceCode #ChampionForum…

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Part 2 of 2: K. Scott Griffith: How To Know If You're Managing "The Right" Risks 31:27

23 days ago31:27

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What if everything you thought was “safe”… is just a well-disguised risk? . In the second half of our explosive conversation, K. Scott Griffith, the man who helped architect the aviation safety system that reduced fatal crashes by over 95% returns to dismantle the illusion of safety hiding in plain sight. . This is not about fixing processes. It’s about the deeply uncomfortable truth: Most leaders incentivize the very behaviors that lead to catastrophic failure, then call it “accountability.” In This Episode: The dangerous difference between outcome accountability and behavioral accountability Why success is the #1 cause of blind spots in high-performing teams How most “safety” systems are designed to punish honesty and reward silence What we’re getting dangerously wrong about autonomous vehicles and AI Why leaders must stop asking “Who’s to blame?” and start asking “What made that seem like a good idea at the time?” The silent epidemic of risk-blindness in elite organizations How Griffith’s Collaborative Just Culture™ framework multiplied reporting and prevented disasters in healthcare, aviation, and nuclear power Why your emotional reactivity as a leader is often the root of fear in your culture How system failures often look like people problems — until it’s too late The moment Griffith realized America’s legal system was doing more harm than good… and how we can fix it 🔥 Power Quote: “If your people are afraid to tell you the truth… you’re not running a safe organization. You’re just running it blind.” — K. Scott Griffith 🎙 Guest Bio: K. Scott Griffith is a former American Airlines pilot and physicist turned safety pioneer. He is the architect behind High-Reliability Organizing and the founder of SG Collaborative Solutions, where he’s helped transform risk and accountability systems for the FAA, NASA, Fortune 100 companies, and global healthcare institutions. His proprietary Collaborative JustCulture™ methodology is utilized in high-stakes environments around the world. 📘 Book Feature: Grab Scott’s critically acclaimed book: The Leader’s Guide to Managing Risk: A Guide for Creating Just Culture Accountability Available now wherever books are sold. 🎧 Listen now if you’re ready to challenge the way your organization defines “safe.” 👥 Subscribe, Share, Review: If this episode punched through your assumptions, share it with a leader who still thinks “control” is leadership. Tag @DovBaron and use #TheDovBaronShow to join the conversation. 🔖 Hashtags (Apple & LinkedIn Optimized): #KScottGriffith #JustCulture #TheDovBaronShow #TransformationalLeadership #LeadershipWithoutBlame #CollaborativeLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #RiskManagement #HighReliabilityOrganizing #SystemsThinking #EmotionalSourceCode #FutureOfLeadership #AccountabilityWithEmpathy…

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Part 1 of 2🎙️ The Leader’s Guide to Managing Risk: Why Accountability Without Empathy Will Destroy Your Culture. | K. Scott Griffith 33:22

26 days ago33:22

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🎙️ The Leader’s Guide to Managing Risk: Why Accountability Without Empathy Will Destroy Your Culture. | K. Scott Griffith What if the very thing destroying trust in your organization… is how you handle risk? In a world obsessed with performance, perfection, and accountability, have we lost the courage to ask: What if it's not the people, but the system? . In this episode of The Dov Baron Show, we sit down with K. Scott Griffith, a pilot, physicist, and the former safety lead at American Airlines, as well as the architect of High-Reliability Organizing, a breakthrough method that helped the FAA and NASA redefine safety and human performance. . But this is not about airlines. It’s about the critical failure happening inside your company, your culture, and your leadership right now. . Scott shares how traditional management systems often blame individuals for systemic failures, which in turn sabotages innovation, trust, and long-term performance. . If you’re a leader navigating high stakes, complex systems, or emotionally charged environments… This conversation will permanently shift the way you think about failure, feedback, and the real definition of leadership. In This Episode: Why your most significant leadership blind spot might be how you respond to failure The difference between a “Just Culture” and a “Blame Culture,” and why most companies get it fatally wrong The real reason why innovation dies in most organizations (hint: it’s not a lack of talent) How Griffith helped NASA, the FAA, and healthcare leaders apply High-Reliability Organizing to prevent disasters How your emotional response as a leader shapes psychological safety across your organization What American Airlines taught Scott about systems failure, human behavior, and the illusion of control Why most organizations weaponize accountability—and how to reverse the damage The invisible cost of fear-based leadership: disengagement, turnover, and hidden sabotage How to build a culture where people tell you the truth—especially when it’s inconvenient The courageous conversation every leader must have with their team Power Quote: “Accountability without empathy isn’t leadership. It’s control dressed up in a suit.” ~K. Scott Griffith Guest Bio: K. Scott Griffith is the founder of SG Collaborative Solutions and the pioneer of High-Reliability Organizing (HRO), a framework adopted by aviation, healthcare, nuclear energy, and other high-stakes industries. He’s advised the FAA, NASA, and Fortune 100 companies on risk management, system design, and building cultures of trust without blame. Author of: The Leader’s Guide to Managing Risk. Subscribe, Listen, and Review: This episode will shift your thinking… don’t keep it to yourself. Please share it with a leader who’s ready to lead with courage. Tag @DovBaron and use #TheDovBaronShow. 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications. 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you go to sharpen your edge. Suggested Hashtags: #KScottGriffith #TheDovBaronShow #RiskManagement #LeadershipWithoutBlame #HighReliabilityOrganizing #PsychologicalSafety #TransformationalLeadership #JustCulture #EmpathyInLeadership #SystemicChange #DovBaron…

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The Fractal Truth of Leadership: Perry Marshall on 80/20, Chaos, and Reinvention 23:45

5 weeks ago23:45

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The Fractal Truth of Leadership: Perry Marshall on 80/20, Chaos, and Reinvention What if the one thing sabotaging your leadership... is your addiction to doing too much of what doesn't matter ? . You’ve heard of the 80/20 Rule. But what if I told you it’s not just a rule... It’s a recursive law of nature that governs your time, your team… and your destiny. In this explosive episode of The Dov Baron Show , I sit down with Perry Marshall, the Harvard Business Review -published strategist whose 80/20 model is now used by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs, backed by MIT scientists, and anchored in a $10 million Evolution 2.0 science prize announced at The Royal Society in London. . He’s been called one of the most expensive business consultants in the world. But what he teaches will cost you far more if you ignore it. . Because this isn’t about productivity hacks. It’s about the existential math of impact. . It’s about how to shed identities you’ve outgrown, how to navigate resistance as a signpost , and how to use mathematical truth as a diagnostic lens for leadership. . If you’re not just building a company, but forging a legacy! This is your mirror. And your wake-up call. . In This Episode: 🧠 How one recursive pattern holds the secret to scaling your business AND your inner transformation 🧬 Why 8020 isn’t a rule—it’s the fractal physics of reality itself 💥 The “infinite fractal” inside every 80/20—how one shift can collapse 100 tactics 🚪 Why your resistance is proof you’re walking the right path 🔥 The decision to legally change his name —and what it revealed about shedding identity 🧲 Why leaders stay trapped in their niche—and how to escape the illusion of safety 🧭 The 3 unshakable pillars of business mastery: 8020, The Star Principle, and Radical Simplification 🪞 What Perry learned from chaos theory, quantum recursion, and the Mandelbrot set ⚡ Why doing more keeps you average—and doing less makes you legendary 🧠 How to use 8020 as a diagnostic lens for influence, team design, and scale 🧠 POWER QUOTE From THE EPISODE: “If I don’t want to go that way… that’s probably the way.” — Perry Marshall . Guest Bio: Perry Marshall is a globally respected business strategist, whose reimagining of the 80/20 Principle is used by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs and featured in Harvard Business Review . He’s consulted in 300+ industries, created the world’s largest science research prize ($10M Evolution 2.0), and authored several bestselling books on marketing, simplification, and business evolution. Forbes and Inc. Magazine hail him as one of the most expensive—and effective—consultants in the world. . Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the serious leader. The one who knows that staying still is its own kind of death. If you’ve ever wondered whether your next leap is a betrayal of your past… Or if letting go of your niche is a risk you can’t afford— This conversation will show you why it’s actually a risk you can’t not take. . Subscribe, Share, and Lead the Conversation: 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. 💬 Which part of Perry’s leadership lens changed how you see YOUR role? Leave a review and tag @DovBaron using #TheDovBaronShow. . Because real leaders don’t just consume information… They use it to rewrite the code of who they are.…

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🎙️ Part 2 of2 “The Trait That Keeps You Stuck (And the Antidote You’ve Never Tried) | Dr. Philip Agrios 30:36

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“The Trait That Keeps You Stuck (And the Antidote You’ve Never Tried) | Dr. Philip Agrios 🔥 What if the very thing keeping you stuck, personally, professionally, and emotionally, is something you were born with? And what if switching it off was as precise and predictable as flipping a light switch? 🧠 What You'll Discover in This Episode: In Part 2 of this hard-hitting conversation, Dr. Philip Agrios, the disruptor of the self-help industry, returns to reveal: The three stress switch positions that sabotage you without your awareness Why “perfectionism” is actually a coping mechanism of your Inborn Trait The real reason therapy, journaling, or “positive habits” might not be working for you How to use the Antidote Trait to disarm conflict and navigate high-stakes business dynamics Why almost every high-achiever unknowingly loops through their own sabotage script—and how to break it instantly 👤 Who is Dr. Philip Agrios? A former functional medicine and chiropractic doctor turned Self-Sabotage Specialist, Dr. Philip Agrios, created the T-NOW Method after a life-altering injury forced him to shut down his 15-year practice. He discovered a universal Inborn Sabotaging Trait and its precise Antidote, redefining how leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries break free from repetitive failure patterns. His work has transformed boardrooms, marriages, and internal monologues. 🔥 Timestamp: 00:03:22 — “Why we keep solving the wrong problem with the right tools” 00:17:45 — The ‘switch’ moment that breaks subconscious sabotage loops 00:23:11 — How Dr. Phil’s divorce revealed the one thing he couldn’t out-achieve 00:39:00 — Is your success coming at the cost of your inner peace? 00:48:06 — The one question you must ask before trusting your instincts 00:53:15 — Why being ‘a good leader’ is sometimes your biggest blind spot 🎯 📣 Follow & Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dovbaronleadership/ LinkedIn: Dov Baron Website: dovbaron.com Dr Philip Agrios’s work: TheTNowMethod.com If this episode hits you in the gut—in the way only truth does—here’s your next step: 🔥 Book a private diagnostic session with Dov to uncover your Emotional Source Code and break your loop once and for all → DovBaron.com 🔍 Hashtags (Apple Podcast & SEO Boost): #SelfSabotage #TNowMethod #DrPhilipAgrios #EmotionalSourceCode #LeadershipBreakthrough #DovBaron #TheDovBaronShow #UnblockSuccess #HealingPatterns #LeadershipRewired #EmotionalIntelligence #InnerWork #HiddenTrait #HighPerformerTruths #SelfAwareness #NeuroscienceOfChange…

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Part 1 of 2: 🔥 “Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Success (And the Hidden Trait Behind It All)” | Dr. Philip Agrios 31:57

6 weeks ago31:57

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Part 1 of 2: 🔥 “Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Success (And the Hidden Trait Behind It All)” | Dr. Philip Agrios. Guest: Dr. Philip Agrios | Creator of the T-NOW Method 👤 Who is Dr. Philip Agrios? Dr. Philip Agrios is a former physician turned elite performance strategist who discovered the Inborn Sabotaging Trait—a biologically hardwired behavior pattern that unconsciously blocks success. After a forced career shutdown due to chronic illness, he developed the T-NOW Method, a 5-step system that helps individuals instantly transform their sabotaging trait into a Success Trait. His method has been used by CEOs, high-performing entrepreneurs, and trauma survivors alike to remove deep, invisible barriers and radically realign their lives from the inside out. 🔥 For Listeners Who… Secretly feel like no matter how much they accomplish, something inside always pulls them back Are you tired of mindset hacks and need a neuroscience-backed method that actually sticks Carry the burden of being “the strong one” in their families, businesses, or communities. Want transformation without fluff—and performance without burnout. 🧠 About the Episode: You’ve probably never heard this before: You’re not sabotaging yourself because you’re broken. You’re doing it because a trait you were born with is still trying to protect you. However, what protected you as a child is now undermining your fulfillment, health, and results. In this episode, Dr. Philip Agrios joins me to reveal how your Inborn Sabotaging Trait is the core driver behind recurring business blocks, relationship breakdowns, and inner turmoil. We explore how this biological glitch, combined with your learned identity, keeps high performers trapped in invisible cages. More importantly, we explore how to flip that trait into its opposite: your Success Trait. This episode isn’t about self-help. It’s about self-interrogation. 🧭 Timestamp: 03:40 – Why being "the strong one" may be your greatest liability 09:12 – The day Dr. Agrios shut down his 15-year medical practice 17:58 – What is the Inborn Sabotaging Trait? 23:45 – The T-NOW Method explained (in 5 exact steps) 32:10 – How control issues often mask a biological need for survival 38:47 – Dov challenges “spiritual bypassing” in trauma language 41:22 – The link between gut health, leadership decisions, and emotional patterns 47:55 – A live mini-diagnostic of a Success Trait transformation 🗝️ You’ll Walk Away With… Clarity on how your unconscious identity still governs your life The 5-step formula for rewiring your nervous system using the T-NOW Method Awareness of the emotional triggers that activate your sabotaging trait Insight into how Nature’s One Law governs all patterns of breakdown and breakthrough A proven strategy to shift from self-betrayal to sustainable inner power 🧨 In This Episode, We Explore: Why your body wants you to sabotage yourself—and how to override it How biology and belief get entangled in your survival identity The emotional cost of being “the one who keeps it together” What it means to unhook from your past without abandoning your humanity Why high achievers often mistake over-functioning for healing 💬 Listener Highlight: “This episode wasn’t just insightful—it was surgical. I finally understand why I kept self-sabotaging the moment things started going well. Dr. Agrios and Dov cracked open something I didn’t even know was there.” — Cynthia M., Senior Tech Executive . 🎯 Call to Action: 📣 Follow & Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dovbaronleadership/ LinkedIn: Dov Baron Website: dovbaron.com Dr Philip Agrios’s work: TheTNowMethod.com Ready to decode your hidden patterns and stop sabotaging your own success? 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share this episode. Then DM me your top takeaway. And don’t forget—this isn’t self-improvement. This is your awakening. 📣 Hashtags (Apple Podcast Optimized): #SelfSabotage #InbornTrait #TNowMethod #PhilipAgrios #EmotionalSourceCode #TheDovBaronShow #SurvivalCode #NatureOneLaw #UnconsciousPatterns #HighPerformanceHealing #NeuroLeadership #ShadowWork #SuccessTrait #EmotionalIntelligence #BiologicalProgramming #BreakthroughHabits #LeadershipUnderPressure #DovBaron #ApplePodcasts…

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Part 3 of 3: 🎙️ You May Have to Break Your Own Heart: The Truth About Boundaries, Grief, and Radical Self-Worth | Juliane Taylor Shore 29:57

6 weeks ago29:57

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🎙️ The Dov Baron Show | Episode 3 of 3 You May Have to Break Your Own Heart: The Truth About Boundaries, Grief, and Radical Self-Worth, with Juliane Taylor Shore 🔊 What if your fear of conflict is really just a fear of facing the truth within yourself? What if every boundary you avoid setting is a betrayal—not of others—but of the child inside you who still thinks they need to earn love? In this raw and revelatory finale, therapist, author, and brain-based boundary whisperer Juliane Taylor Shore returns for the third and final installment to shatter the myths around boundaries and uncover why the real work of setting them demands grief, courage, and radical compassion. . . 💥 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Why boundaries aren’t walls, or rules, but acts of sacred self-protection The hidden grief every boundary requires… and why it’s a good thing “Pigeoning”: The hilarious and heartbreaking metaphor that will change how you view pushback forever Why saying “no” often means breaking your own heart to honor your inner child How unresolved regret holds the key to who you actually want to become The real reason most forgiveness doesn’t stick—and what to do instead How childhood conditioning still hijacks your adult decisions (yes, even you, high achiever) How to move from reactivity to true integration in love, leadership, and legacy 🧠 About Our Guest: Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT, SEP, is a therapist, teacher, and author of “Setting Boundaries That Stick.” Known for bridging cutting-edge neuroscience with profound relational insight, she helps people heal their brains and claim their worth through grounded, compassionate practice. Once a mechanic, now a mind-mechanic—Jules is the truth-teller you didn’t know you needed. 🎯 Listener Challenge: Are you protecting yourself, or performing for someone else’s approval? Stop. Pause. Ask yourself: “What boundary am I not setting because I’m afraid of losing someone I’ve already outgrown?” 🔥 For Serious Listeners Only: If this episode hit you in the gut… good. That means you’re ready. Go back. Listen again. Take notes. And then take action. Because the real boundary is the one you set with the parts of you still clinging to a life that no longer fits. 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Share. And remember… "Those who control the meaning for the tribe also control the movement of the tribe." Ready to move yours? Then own your meaning. Start with your boundaries. 📱 Follow & Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | wherever you get your podcasts. 📢 Leave a review. Share with your tribe. Tag @TheDovBaronShow. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement. And it starts with you. . #JulianeTaylorShore #EmotionalSourceCode #NeuroLeadership #TraumaHealing #SomaticIntelligence #ConsciousLeadership #BoundariesNotWalls #ExecutivePresence #TrainThePause #SelfCompassionScience #AttachmentRepair #RewireYourBrain #LeadershipRevolution…

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Part 2 of 3 🎙️“Your Brain’s Not Broken. But Your Boundaries Might Be.” | Juliane Taylor Shore 28:09

6 weeks ago28:09

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If you think you're calm, logical, and in control... neuroscience says otherwise. Your brain scans for threats approximately 4–5 times per second. And if you're not training the pause, you're reinforcing the panic! In Part 2 of this raw and revelatory series, therapist and relational neuroscience expert Juliane Taylor Shore joins Dov Baron to dismantle the myth that change is solely about mindset. If you’ve ever thought: · “Why do I keep attracting the same kind of chaos?” · “Why do I freeze in moments where I should speak up?” · “Why do I feel unsafe… even when everything looks fine?” This episode is your blueprint for breaking that unconscious cycle. Permanently. 🧠 What You’ll Learn (and feel in your nervous system): · The Real Reason You’re Reacting, Not Responding: How scanning for threat hijacks your prefrontal cortex (rational brain), and how to take it back. · How to Train the Pause (Not Just Hope for It): A somatic gesture practice that rewires reactivity into presence. · Self-Compassion Is Not Woo-Woo: Discover the neuroscience behind why compassion, not grit, is your most potent leadership tool. · Why Most Boundaries Are Just Rules in Disguise: And how to build neuro-informed boundaries rooted in self-worth, not fear or control. 💥 Dov Gets Personal: You’ll hear Dov’s own gesture, emotional wiring, and the “love surge” moment that brought him to tears mid-show. This isn’t theoretical. This is embodiment. 🔥 This Episode Is for You If: · You’re a CEO, leader, or parent who keeps replaying conversations, wondering, “Why did I blow up?” · You crave relational depth but keep hitting invisible walls · You’ve done the work, but still find yourself fawning, freezing, or raging 💎 Listener Challenge: What’s your pause gesture? Tag @TheDovBaron and share it. Let’s rewire the leadership landscape—one nervous system at a time. 🎧 Coming Next in Part 3: · Boundaries vs. rules—why most people weaponize them · How to set boundaries that increase trust, not division · And the secret ingredient to finally stop self-abandoning in high-stakes moments Missed Part 1? Start there. Ready for more? Part 3 drops next week. 🧠 Quote of the Episode: “Boundary work is love for self and love for other in action.” — Juliane Taylor Shore 🔗 Hashtags (Algorithm Gold): #TheDovBaronShow #JulianeTaylorShore #EmotionalSourceCode #NeuroLeadership #TraumaHealing #SomaticIntelligence #ConsciousLeadership #BoundariesNotWalls #ExecutivePresence #TrainThePause #SelfCompassionScience #AttachmentRepair #RewireYourBrain #LeadershipRevolution…

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Part 1 of 3: 🔥 “What if You’re Not Calm. You’re Numb. | Juliane Taylor Shore on Trauma, Boundaries & Belonging” 33:34

7 weeks ago33:34

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Part 1 of 3: 🔥 “What if You’re Not Calm. You’re Numb. | Juliane Taylor Shore on Trauma, Boundaries & Belonging” . Your body remembers how to love… once it feels safe. . You were never broken. You were brilliantly wired... to survive pain. But if you’re still running that survival code? You’re not in control, your nervous system is. . In this explosive first episode of a 3-part series, I sit down with Juliane Taylor Shore, author of "Setting Boundaries That Stick." Juliane is a psychotherapist who’s equal parts neuroscientist, somatic decoder, and relational badass. She’s spent the last two decades rewiring the hearts and brains of people stuck in trauma loops, people who look "successful" but are secretly terrified of being known. . Jules has trained in EMDR, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Relational Life Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing… But what she’s best known for: Mapping your survival code, and showing you how to stop running it. . This isn’t self-help fluff. This is primal, embodied science for people who want to lead without losing themselves. . 🧬 Who Is Juliane Taylor Shore? Juliane Taylor Shore is an expert in Interpersonal Neurobiology, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Relational Life Therapy, and has created and developed The STAIR Method to help high-functioning individuals finally feel safe enough to be themselves. . With a master’s in counseling from St. Edward’s University and post-graduate training in attachment, systems theory, and neurobiology, she’s synthesized the most cutting-edge science with the deepest human truth: . Your body remembers how to love… once it feels safe. . 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why you think you’re calm, but are actually shut down The 3-part model of Mapping History, Mapping Identity, and Mapping the Nervous System How high-functioning trauma gets rewarded—and reinforced—in leadership The difference between managing someone’s emotions and creating real connection What your caregivers’ nervous systems taught you before you even had language Why trauma is not what happened, but what your body had to do to keep you alive How to track “boundary collapse” through sensations, not thoughts Why we confuse safety with performance—and how to reclaim your truth How your nervous system becomes “the storyteller of your worth” 🚨 Why This Episode Matters Now: In a world worshipping performance, this is your permission to get real. If you're tired of showing up strong and feeling alone, this conversation could change everything. 🎯 Call to Action: 💡 Share this with someone who’s outgrown their emotional survival code. 🎧 Subscribe, review, and follow for Part 2—where we go even deeper. 🔗 Visit: dovbaron.com connectednest.org 🔖 Hashtags (Apple Podcast Optimized): #JulianeTaylorShore #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalSurvivalCode #RelationalNeuroscience #SomaticTraumaTherapy #TheDovBaronShow #AttachmentWounds #BoundariesAndBelonging #NeurobiologyOfSelf #HealingFromTheInsideOut…

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Part 2 of 2: 🎬 Hollywood’s Myth, Humanity’s Truth: Peter Samuelson on Reinventing Legacy in a Broken Industry 34:48

7 weeks ago34:48

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Hollywood promised him meaning. Instead, it handed him neurosis, vanity, and burnout disguised as success. But what Peter Samuelson built after walking away from that illusion? That’s the story no one tells—and the one that might just change your life. In Part 2 of this unfiltered conversation, Peter takes us beyond the glamour into the gritty truth of the film industry’s collapse, the mirage of fame, and why true happiness lives in the unexpected places most of us avoid. This isn’t just a masterclass in storytelling— It’s a wake-up call to every creator, leader, and soul searcher who’s tired of chasing the spotlight and ready to build something real. 🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode: 🎥 Why Hollywood is crumbling from the inside—and how Peter escaped before it took him down 🧠 The neuroscience of fulfillment—and why real joy has nothing to do with red carpets 🎭 How a prank from Peter Sellers nearly wrecked a film—and taught Peter a deeper truth about identity 💡 The only reason to tell stories in the 21st century—and why most creators miss it entirely 🤖 The rise of AI filmmaking: What it means for creativity, ethics, and the future of human impact 🧭 Why “Finding Happy” is more than a memoir—it’s the guidebook every Gen Z, Millennial, and lost high performer needs 👁️‍🗨️ About Peter Samuelson: Peter isn’t just a producer—he’s a visionary who builds a legacy where others chase applause. From co-founding the Starlight Children’s Foundation with Steven Spielberg, to launching First Star for foster youth, to inventing mobile shelters for the unhoused, Peter’s life work is what happens when you stop performing and start serving. He now uses storytelling as a force for justice, empathy, and civic awakening through PhilmCo Media and his book, Finding Happy—a raw, hilarious, and profound blueprint for meaningful living. 📘 Get the Book: "Finding Happy" Available globally June 10 — in print, Kindle, and audiobook. 🔗 www.samuelson.la 💬 Your Challenge: Ask yourself: Are you chasing a dream, or running from a truth? Reflect: What lies about “success” have you believed too long? Act: Share this episode with someone still stuck in the illusion. This could be their lifeline. 📣 Connect with Us: 🔹 Peter Samuelson: www.samuelson.la 🔹 Dov Baron: www.dovbaron.com 🔹 Subscribe & Review: Your shares fuel this movement. Let’s go deeper, together. #FindingHappy #HollywoodUnmasked #PurposeDrivenLeadership #LegacyOverFame #EmotionalIntelligence #StorytellingWithImpact #TheDovBaronShow #GenZLeadership #AIAndCreativity #RewritingSuccess…

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Part 1 of 2: 🧠 The Lie of Success, the Truth of Happy: Why Hollywood Broke Him, and Philanthropy Rebuilt Him | Peter Samuelson 31:45

8 weeks ago31:45