...and she’s a very strong woman. I love it! In our marriage, we’re complete and total equals. 
 
🎉 Celebrating her birthday today! 🥳
 
I've learned over the years that Courtney is often right when she gives me advice in business. 
 
Some people search the world for great mentorship when often it's righ...

Part of me thought he was crazy. 🤔
 
"Scott, do you really think that will work?”
 
“There are sooooo many other podcasts out there!”
 
“Do you really think this is a good use of my time?”
 
On May 4th, 2021 (4 years ago today), I had lunch with  S. Scott Mason, and he convinced me to launch a podcast. 
 
A...

Recently, after one of my strategic storytelling workshops, a gentleman in the audience pulled me aside. 
 
60-year-old man. CEO of an extremely successful company. 
 
He was sobbing and had to hug me. 
 
For the first time in his life, he realized he had to start telling people his story. 
 
He told me he ...

…a journey filled with incredible conversations, powerful insights, and game-changing stories.
 
…and to celebrate this milestone, I couldn’t think of a better guest than my friend and business mentor,  John H. Wilson, PhD. 
 
John has been a guiding force in my journey, and having him on for this spe...

Ever tried to crack a joke in a meeting and got silence so loud you could hear a pin drop? 
 
Yeah, me too. 
 
Pro tip: telling jokes can be incredibly risky in a business setting. 
 
You don't want to be the office comedian who only hears crickets in response to your punchline.
 
Instead of risking it all ...

Here are 5 things that I learned…
 
Ever wondered why some websites are lead magnets while others seem stagnant? The secret sauce is often a well-maintained blog, with insightful original content. 
 
Here's why you should consider diving into the world of blogging:
 
1) Lead Magnet: Every blog post is a...

…COPYWRITING!
 
 
Fun fact: I don't have the biggest LinkedIn following, and I don't need to.
 
So many people get so hung up on “likes,” followers, and comments that they fail to speak directly to their prospects. 
 
Most of my posts that convert to sales have very little engagement. 
 
In business, my comp...

I've had to work with a lot of clients recently and deprogram them. 👇
 
They were leaders getting poor marks on communication with their staff through surveys. 
 
“They don't know how to talk.” 
 
“They don't know how to listen.”
 
Go figure. They speed up podcasts. 
 
They're not training their mind on how...

”I treat the janitor like I treat the CEO,” and that's noble, but sometimes, these same people will completely destroy themselves with criticism. 
 
So, though they value the lives of others, they don't consider their own life. 
 
You treat everyone else with dignity and respect - why do you treat you...

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In this episode, Matt Zaun sits down with Sel Watts, founder of Wattsnext PX, to discuss the essential role of culture in business growth. Sel challenges the common perception that culture is just a "fluffy" HR concept, arguing instead that it is a strategic business driver that dire...

I don’t think it should just be one day. 
 
I’m constantly sharing my business goals with my sons and daughter. 
 
I make them part of the process. 
 
Not only do they get excited about being involved, but my kids learn important business skills that they’ll be able to utilize for the rest of their live...

...James Buchanan.
 
That's according to many historians. 
 
What's interesting is that Buchanan was one of the most prepared presidents in history.
 
He was: 
 
A soldier 
A prominent lawyer
U.S. Congressman
U.S. Senator 
Secretary of State
Minister to Russia 
Minister to the U.K.
 
However, he was not:
 
good at ...

I kinda like this place, so let’s not destroy it.
 
Have a great week!

In the darkness of April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth's bullet pierced Lincoln's head, altering the course of our nation's history. 
 
The weight of the moment was intense as doctors rushed to attend to President Lincoln, but the severity of his wound left little hope.
 
Amidst the chaos, a crucial d...

If not, you're missing out on a huge opportunity to learn and improve your organization! 
 
Asking something as simple as, "What's exciting you right now, and what's angering you right now?" can give you a ton of feedback you could be missing. 
 
Want your team to solve more problems? To be more creat...

It wasn’t just a ship disaster; it was a moment that revealed the profound depths of human character.
 
Among the passengers were millionaire John Jacob Astor IV and Isidor Straus, co-owner of Macy's (one of the largest American department store chains at the time). Both men had wealth that could have...

... Dan Koval is always reminding me to not only work hard but to play hard, too! 👇

Sometimes, we get so caught up in the go, go, go that we forget to slow down and actually enjoy life.

This week was awesome! I conducted 4 strategic storytelling workshops in Cleveland for some incredible business le...

I believe that the answer to that question is a resounding YES.

Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of politicians, executives, and entrepreneurs who try to surround themselves with people who make them feel good.

Some will go to staggering lengths to surround themselves with people who just s...