Play Your Position With Mary Lou Kayser

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Sinopse

Play Your Position is a fun, high energy show built on conversations between host/author/entrepreneur Mary Lou Kayser and todays most fascinating thought leaders using a football theme designed to help you discover new insights about showing up, being more of yourself, and winning on lifes great playing field. Guests are leaders who come from business, the arts, sports, education, entertainment, music, technology, personal development and coaching -- just to name a few of the many backgrounds represented on the show. Whether you are building a business of your own or working for a company, you will walk away inspired from each episode with new strategies for running the ball of your business, life and/or career into the end zone faster, more confidently, and with a big smile on your face. Get show notes, Mary Lous latest tips, and submit your questions in our private PYP community (free) at: www.pyppodcast.com Mary Lou Kayser is the founder of The Kingfisher Experience and has dedicated her professional life to helping people use writing and storytelling to favorably navigate change in a demanding marketplace. She is a popular speaker and workshop facilitator on topics including leadership and technology, personal branding, and writing and publishing. To inquire about having Mary Lou speak at your next event, visit http://maryloukayser.com/contact/

Episódios

  • Why We Love March Madness

    25/03/2024 Duração: 11min

    There are three main reasons why so many of us love March Madness. In today's episode, I talk about them and how they connect to the bigger picture of playing our positions. = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown -- is available everywhere books are sold including Audible! Get your copy and learn more about it here Are we connected yet on social?  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

  • Aaron Marcum on the Art and Science of Well-Being

    18/03/2024 Duração: 51min

    My guest today is Aaron Marcum. Aaron Marcum has spent over two decades founding and scaling award-winning, multi-million-dollar enterprises that have left an indelible mark on North America. His journey began in the healthcare sector, where his leadership transformed the home care industry. Through his second startup, Aaron revolutionized the lives of countless entrepreneurs and millions of seniors receiving care. He pioneered the Best of Home Care® award program, setting a new industry standard for quality measurement. Recognized with numerous accolades, Aaron’s visionary leadership and service have earned him a national speaking platform since 2006. He thrives in empowering audiences to effect positive change in both personal and professional spheres. Beyond his business success, Aaron embraces life as a devoted husband, father, Christian, and strategic leadership coach with a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied under luminaries like Dr. Mart

  • Anna Maria Ponzi on the Power of the 4 Ounce Pour

    11/03/2024 Duração: 50min

    Anna Maria Ponzi is the former owner and past president of Ponzi Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. From the age of four, she’s had the rare experience of working in every aspect of the winery. She helped plant its original vines, worked on the bottling line, hosted guests in the tasting room and has made countless national and international sales calls. Anna Maria has served the state’s wine industry in myriad ways, including serving as an early ambassador for Oregon wine both nationally and internationally while building Oregon wine country into a travel destination.  After earning her degree in journalism from the University of Oregon, she worked in Boston’s publishing industry until returning to the rural family business in 1991. Soon after, she was joined by her winemaking sister and the two young women trailblazed the growing tide of female vintners. Simultaneously, they grew the business from an annual production of 10,000 to over 50,000 cases and increased its vineyard holdings from 20 to 140 ac

  • It’s Paradoxical and Yet -- It Works

    07/03/2024 Duração: 15min

    Some non-obvious takeaways about leadership from the movie Oppenheimer which has been nominated for 13 Oscars this year. = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown -- is available everywhere books are sold including Audible! Get your copy and learn more about it here Are we connected yet on social?  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

  • David Braithwaite on Navigating the Evolution of Leadership

    01/03/2024 Duração: 46min

    In today's episode, David and I explore the profound journey of leadership and how it evolves with time. Reflecting on his own path, David has come to realize that leadership isn't just about titles or positions—it's a dynamic journey that evolves with time and experience. From his early days in the Boy Scouts, where he first tasted leadership responsibility, to building and leading teams in his business ventures, every step has been a lesson in growth and accountability. What's truly fascinating is how his perception of leadership has shifted—from leading himself to guiding a team, and now, nurturing leadership qualities in his own son.  One of the big takeaways for David about leadership as he reflects on his own journey is this: Leadership isn't confined to the boardroom; it extends into our personal lives, shaping our roles as parents and mentors. Embracing this multifaceted aspect of leadership brings richness to our experiences and opportunities for continuous improvement. Let's remember, leadership is

  • How AI Is Changing the Way We Play Our Positions

    26/02/2024 Duração: 16min

    How is AI changing the way we play our positions? In today's episode, I share my thoughts about this as well as a few of the AI tools I use in my workflow for time efficiency, productivity, and creativity. The world isn't what it used to be -- AI is here. We owe it to ourselves to stay on top of what's happening. AI Tools for Your Consideration ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/  Claude ai https://claude.ai/  Lensa ai https://lensa.app/  Otter ai https://otter.ai/  Brainstory ai https://www.brainstory.ai/  Perplexity ai https://www.perplexity.ai/  PYP Episodes Mentioned on Today's Show https://playyourpositionpodcast.com/dirk-van-reenen/ https://playyourpositionpodcast.com/tony-wall/ https://playyourpositionpodcast.com/brigitte-piniewski/ https://playyourpositionpodcast.com/jason-shen/  https://traffic.libsyn.com/playyourposition/AINottheProblem.mp3  = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the p

  • Linda Cohen on the Benefits of Leading with Kindness

    20/02/2024 Duração: 52min

    Linda Cohen is an international keynote speaker, consultant, author, and trainer who considers herself a kindness catalyst. She shares the ROI of kindness with businesses and associations around the world through customized interactive programs for team meetings and conference keynotes with enthusiasm and expertise. Linda believes kindness is no longer a nice to have in the workplace, but an imperative skill for leaders and employees to cultivate. She says that kindness is at the basis of every aspect of a positive company culture from recruitment and retention to morale and burnout. Her book The Kindness Economy showcases nemerous examples of the ways employing kindness into compnay culture generates improvement in these common performance metrics. In short, Linda proves again and again that leaders who develop a "kindness practice" build stronger organizations and bigger bottom lines. Linda lives in Portland, Oregon where she enjoys spending time with her family. Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.

  • Tim Fortescue on Leading and Communicating with Authenticity

    13/02/2024 Duração: 53min

    Tim Fortescue is an extraordinary communication coach who ignites transformation and drives success. With a background in basketball coaching and a passion for helping individuals grow, Tim’s journey has taken him from volunteer high school basketball coach to founding his own coaching venture, 40 Watt Coaching. His coaching philosophy centers around coaching the full human, not just a person’s speech patterns. Tim’s extensive experience includes coaching and training thousands of individuals across six continents, working with renowned organizations like Nike, Amazon, Netflix, and Google. Tim’s expertise extends beyond coaching, as he has led Manager and Leadership Enablement at the fintech giant Stripe. Prior to that, he served as a Managing Director and Senior Communication Coach at Own The Room, where he honed his skills and empowered executives at Fortune 500 companies. Connect with Tim Fortescue on his website: https://40wattcoaching.com/  On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfortescue/  = = = =

  • Jeff Bartsch on Building Confidence and Connections through the Power of Story

    05/02/2024 Duração: 58min

    Jeff Bartsch is a visionary storyteller, communication strategist, and founder at Story Greenlight. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and online business, Jeff has helped shape content for clients including ABC, NBC, Universal, Disney, Apple, and many others. Jeff’s commentary has been featured in major publications including Time Magazine, USA Today, and the Associated Press. Through Story Greenlight, Jeff and his team empower business experts and leaders to tell their stories, serve more clients, and expand their impact in the world. He believes that the power of story is within reach of everyone, and that human connection is everything. Connect with Jeff Bartsch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-bartsch-0265934/  On his website: https://www.storygreenlight.com/  = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unl

  • Michele Hecken on High-Performance Leadership and the Art of the Exit

    29/01/2024 Duração: 57min

    Michele Hecken is an ex-CEO who helps high-performing leaders design an organization where each person spends at least 80% of their time working on things they love. She calls herself a contagious optimist, lover of freedom, shifter of paradigms, lifelong learner, and artist. Michele built, operated, scaled, and exited a successful business in the translation industry. She is an Entrepreneur at heart who moves fast, can’t sit still, and is addicted to personal and professional growth. She spent 25 years serving as CEO of the company, turning it into a well-oiled machine that continued to scale without needing her to micro-manage people, systems, and business units. She completed a high-7-figure exit – and realized that her superpower lies in building companies where leaders focus exclusively on what inspires the organization, and eliminating the rest. Today she serves as an Advisor to high performers who want to run businesses that serve them and live lives they dream of. Features in media outlets including I

  • More Experiences, Less Stuff

    22/01/2024 Duração: 20min

    What trends are driving growth today and into the future? In today's episode, I explore two trends based on the research data by people who are way smarter than I am. You can check out these people here. The bottom line is, if you are looking to expand, or cash in on some consumer spending trends for your personal or professional life, this episode will give you some things worth thinking about. Enjoy! Get on my Field Notes Newsletter list here: https://maryloukayser.com/  Join my Your Life Your Legacy Program here: https://maryloukayser.com/legacy24/  = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown -- is available everywhere books are sold including Audible! Get your copy and learn more about it here Are we connected yet on social?  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)  

  • Jason Brown: "You Never Go Broke Taking a Profit"

    18/01/2024 Duração: 01h03min

    Jason Brown is a big fan of Jim Rohn's quote: " Use the past as a school, not a club. Don't beat yourself up!" In today's episode, you will hear Jason's leadership story including how he managed to turn an investment that didn't work out into his life's calling -- and how he helps others take charge of their financial futures.  Jason Brown is a finance graduate from Wayne State University with over a decade of experience in stocks and options trading. At the young age of 23, Jason started trading with a $10,000 student loan and grew it into a six-figure trading account. His passion for teaching others about stock market investing led him to create his own online education company “Power Trades University” which has helped thousands of students worldwide to start investing. Jason is an active YouTuber with over 80,000 subscribers and his videos have reached over 1 million views. He is also the host of the “Money, Markets and Mindset Podcast”. Jason believes that anyone can profit from the stock market if they

  • Dave Newell on Leveraging the Five Facets of Business Framework™ for Alignment and Success

    10/01/2024 Duração: 56min

    Today's guest is Dave Newell who is on a mission to “align the misaligned” — connecting leaders with systems that foster outstanding work and personal fulfillment. If you're feeling like any aspect of your current business is off-kilter, this conversation will help you find your bearings. Dave collaborates with small business leaders to implement the Five Facets of Business™ — a small business operating system — to optimize processes, foster team alignment around culture, strategy, operations, story, and finances. This framework provides leaders with the necessary clarity and alignment to crush both short and long-term goals. Dave has coached hundreds of leaders both nationally and internationally and has implemented this framework for the last 11 years.  Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-newell-6325a47/  On his website: https://theevolvedifference.com/  = = = = = Don't leave your legacy up to chance or worse -- for others to define for you. Your Legacy Your Life Program is open

  • Emma Donovan on Owning Your Story in an Authentic Way

    04/01/2024 Duração: 51min

    In today's episode, I have an in-depth conversation with branding and storytelling expert Emma Donovan of Dapper. As we launch a new year, the ideas Emma shares about choosing online platforms, owning your story in an authentic way, and driving the narrative about yourself and your brand are timely -- and timeless. Emma Donovan is a seasoned entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in brand strategy and professional profiling. As co-founder of Dapper, she excels in creating innovative products and collaborating with brilliant minds. Emma’s superpower lies in injecting enthusiasm and vibrancy into any situation. Currently, Emma’s focus is on sustainable ways to approach personal brand development for entrepreneurs and leadership teams, in a way that’s authentic and creates space to build their brands with intention.  Connect with Emma Donovan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmadonovan-dapper/  On her website: https://becomedapper.com/  = = = = = Your Legacy Your Life Program is open now for registra

  • PYP Retrospective 2023: The Men

    31/12/2023 Duração: 38min

    Happy New Year, Part 2! In today’s episode you will hear 23 remarkable voices of the men who appeared on the Play Your Position Podcast in 2023. Below you will find a list of these men in alphabetical order by first name along with a way to connect with them. I encourage you to follow and reach out to the ones who resonate with you and your passions and goals.   From financial literacy to resonating stories of resilience and the power of community, these speakers underscore the multidimensionality of leadership. Together, they harmonize to redefine the essence of leadership in our era. It's a truly inspirational listen. Enjoy!   = = = = = Resources from Today's Show What did you enjoy about this episode? Text me your feedback! Keep it kind, please :-) 503-567-8730 = = = = = The Men in Alphabetical Order Andy Hite https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-hite/  Bryce Henson https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbrycehenson/  Chris Larsen https://www.linkedin.com/in/nextlevelincome/  Dr. Taylor Hartman https://www.linkedin.c

  • PYP Retrospective 2023: The Women

    30/12/2023 Duração: 26min

    Every year, at the end of the year, I like to take the voices of the amazing leaders I had the privilege of speaking with over the past 12 months, and putting them together into one large file where we can listen to the amazing ideas and insights and inspiration they shared.  This year, I decided to do something different. I divided my guests into the women and the men. In this episode, you will hear the voices of the 13 incredible women from 2023 who shared their unique leadership journey with all of us here at PYP. Get ready to be inspired! = = = = = Resources from Today's Show What did you enjoy about this episode? Text me your feedback! Keep it kind, please :-) 503-567-8730 = = = = = The Women in Alphabetical Order: Alice Tang https://www.linkedin.com/in/askalicetang/  Amina Moreau https://www.linkedin.com/in/amina-moreau/  April Mitchell https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-mitchell-7132295b/  Barbara Turley https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-turley/  Catherine Tindall https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctindal

  • Part 1: Choosing the Unconventional Path

    27/12/2023 Duração: 22min

    As we come to the end of this year, it's a natural time to reflect. The holidays and the craziness leading up to Christmas are behind us now. This is a really fertile time to do some self-examination and put the past 12 months of your life under the microscope. What worked? What didn’t? What do you wish you did more of? What unconventional adventures are calling you in the new year? Are you living a full life or are you playing it safe by someone else’s rules? All this and more in today’s episode.  Resources mentioned in the show: Get your free download of the year-end journal: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-131 Get Rick Rubin's book The Creative Act  = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown -- is available everywhere books are sold including Audible! Get your copy and learn more about it here Are we connected yet on socia

  • April Mitchell on Turning Your Ideas into Games, Toys, and Products for Fun and Profit

    18/12/2023 Duração: 52min

    Do you have an idea for a game, toy, or household product? Wondering what it takes to get your ideas into the marketplace? Ever fantasized about pitching a product to get a licensing deal? Today's guest is April Mitchell, an expert and leader in the invention and licensing space. In our conversation, April shares her experiences inventing games and products, and getting deals from companies to have them made and distributed. She also discusses what happens when your idea isn't right for a company, and the question about patents almost everyone asks. You are going to love her energy and enthusiasm as you learn about turning your ideas into real games, toys, and products. In April's own words: "I am a professional problem solver, creative thinker, idea machine, magic maker, dreamer, and What if-er , also known as an inventor and designer specializing in the toys, games, party, and housewares industries. A product licensing expert and designer for hire whom uses my background as an educator, military spouse, and

  • Andy Hite on Leading with Heart and Purpose

    04/12/2023 Duração: 51min

    Are you ready for some awesome inspiration and laughs? Today's show features Andy Hite, a recognized leadership coach who supports entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams with energy and enthusiasm as they navigate the world of building businesses and lives filled with prosperity, meaning, & freedom. Regardless of the setting—be it in front of an audience, within an intimate boardroom, or during individual client sessions—Andy’s background in commercial theatre, as an actor and executive, lends a distinctive perspective to his coaching practice. Committed to making an impact and facilitating transformative change, Andy empowers entrepreneurs and executives to unlock their full potential and thrive in their respective fields. Leading with heart, he creates a nurturing environment that fosters growth and paves the way for true authentic leadership. With a wealth of personal and professional growth experience, Andy is passionate about helping his clients explore new possibilities, challenge their limits,

  • Jason Shen on Giving Up to Go Forward

    27/11/2023 Duração: 57min

    Today's guest is Jason Shen, a former national champion gymnast and an executive coach with a focus on resilience and reinvention. As CEO of Refactor Labs, he coaches entrepreneurs and teams through crucial transitions and writes about creative risk-taking in his weekly newsletter Cultivating Resilience. He has been published in TechCrunch, Fast Company, and Vox and a speaker at Grubhub, Procter & Gamble, and Pinterest. After facing multiple setbacks including layoffs, lawsuits, company failure, and traumatic knee injuries, Jason sought to understand what it takes to adapt and overcome adversity. His skills based Resilience Rules framework has helped hundreds of founders, leaders, and professionals learn to respond, restore, rebuild and reflect in the face of change. Jason’s next book is called The Path to Pivot—a playbook for entrepreneurs who want to reinvent their business—and will be released in Fall 2023. Prior to Refactor Labs, Jason founded Ridejoy, a Y Combinator funded longdistance ridesharing ma

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