http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshowThe Bill Marlow Show features discussions related to management, leadership and personal achievement. Straight Talk 101 is an audio blog presented in an editorial format. Contact us at comments@thebillmarlowshow.com enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:15:00 GMTFri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/55e007a4-c9fb-4e22-91c2-2d39fa77262b_logo_66033_web.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshowThe Bill Marlow Show features discussions related to management, leadership and personal achievement. Straight Talk 101 is an audio blog presented in an editorial format. Contact us at comments@thebillmarlowshow.com feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,bill marlow,leadership,achieving goals,adrienne graham,agreement selling,basic principles,career strategy,challenging situations,change processThe Bill Marlow ShownoThe Bill Marlow Show features discussions related to management, leadership and personal achievement. Straight Talk 101 is an audio blog presented in an ediepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2013/03/01/sylvia-lafair--president-of-creative-energy-optionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2013/03/01/sylvia-lafair--president-of-creative-energy-options/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2013/03/01/sylvia-lafair--president-of-creative-energy-optionsFri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMTSylvia Lafair - President of Creative Energy OptionsIf you ask Sylvia if business is personal she will answer YES!  As a consultant for Fortune 500 companies as well as start-ups, Sylvia is an expert is how relationships influence positive change personally and professionally. Her passion is helping leaders and teams improve employee relationships and engagement which impacts the bottom line and creates cultures of trust through honest and real dialogue. You can find out more about Sylvia's work at www.sylvialafair.com. Join us for this exciting episode of The Bill Marlow Show.00:34:00The Bill Marlow Shownoemployee relationships,management consultant,team building,Sylvia Lafair,Bill MarlowIf you ask Sylvia if business is personal she will answer YES!  As a consultant for Fortune 500 companies as well as start-ups, Sylvia is an expert is how relathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2013/01/04/straight-talk-101--are-you-a-smart-managerBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2013/01/04/straight-talk-101--are-you-a-smart-manager/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2013/01/04/straight-talk-101--are-you-a-smart-managerFri, 04 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMTStraight Talk 101 - Are you a smart manager? What do you think of when you hear the word manager? You will invariably get a different answer from people when you ask them for their definition. Often the explanation of this word involves talk of the workplace and the infrastructure that exists in most businesses. There is no doubt that the work environment has a management component. Businesses must manage staff, economic resources, facilities, and so on.This talk expands on the areas that everyone manages daily. 00:04:00The Bill Marlow ShownoBill Marlow,Smart manager,personal management,fully engaged,Straight Talk 101What do you think of when you hear the word manager? You will invariably get a different answer from people when you ask them for their definition. Often the ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/12/29/jeffrey-davis--co-author-of-the-24-hour-turnaroundEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/12/29/jeffrey-davis--co-author-of-the-24-hour-turnaround/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/12/29/jeffrey-davis--co-author-of-the-24-hour-turnaroundThu, 29 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMTJeffrey Davis - Co Author of The 24-Hour Turnaround Small businesses power America. Defined as firms with fewer than 500 employees, they provide jobs for more than half of our private workforce and represent 99.7 percent of all businesses in the United States. So in our uncertain economic climate, 'The 24-Hour Turnaround', with its focus on small business success in a turbulent economy, fulfills a pressing need. 00:32:00The Bill Marlow Shownosmall business,leadership,entreprenuers,Jeffrey Davis,Bill MarlowSmall businesses power America. Defined as firms with fewer than 500 employees, they provide jobs for more than half of our private workforce and represent 99.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/12/01/barry-borgerson--author-of-the-auto-selfBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/12/01/barry-borgerson--author-of-the-auto-self/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/12/01/barry-borgerson--author-of-the-auto-selfThu, 01 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMTBarry Borgerson - Author of The Auto-SelfThe Auto-Self: The Key to Creating Star Performers and to Becoming a Star Yourselfis the ideal book for the following: 1) anyone who has responsibility for improving the performance of others, which includes all managers and many HR professionals 2) anyone who has tried self-help and failed – they can use this book as a manual to get someone to help them to transform 3) coaches who want to strengthen their practice by adding a theoretical foundation to their techniques and learn new techniques. Join me for a terrific exchange with Dr. Barry Borgerson! Contact Dr. Borgerson at www.auto-self.com 00:31:00The Bill Marlow Shownoimprove performance,coaches,theoretical foundation,transformation,Dr Barry BorgersonThe Auto-Self: The Key to Creating Star Performers and to Becoming a Star Yourselfis the ideal book for the following: 1) anyone who has responsibility for imphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/11/03/jim-mcavoy--author-of-leads-to-sales-tweetBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/11/03/jim-mcavoy--author-of-leads-to-sales-tweet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/11/03/jim-mcavoy--author-of-leads-to-sales-tweetThu, 03 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMTJim McAvoy - Author of # Leads to Sales tweet Converting a lead into a sale can stump even star sales professionals. High-performing salespersons have compared the process to having teeth pulled without Novocain or gargling bleach! So when  Jim McAvoy, with a quarter century of proven performance in maximizing sales, collates a treasury of actionable wisdom, even the most successful sales professional needs to sit up and pay attention. #LEADS to SALES tweet  is just that--wisdom that you can deploy today, in a format you can digest. And it deals with a subject that has come to occupy center stage, especially in the last couple of years. Contact Jim at www.mcavoyleads.com 00:31:00The Bill Marlow Shownolead generation,maximizing sales,sales professionals,strategic prospecting,Jim McAvoyConverting a lead into a sale can stump even star sales professionals. High-performing salespersons have compared the process to having teeth pulled without Nohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/08/03/peter-spielvogel--author-of-it-operations-management-tweetBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/08/03/peter-spielvogel--author-of-it-operations-management-tweet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/08/03/peter-spielvogel--author-of-it-operations-management-tweetWed, 03 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMTPeter Spielvogel - Author of #IT Operations Management tweet Industry expert Peter Spielvogel leads the global Product Marketing team for the HP Operations Center (formerly OpenView Operations) product portfolio. Since starting his career twenty-five years ago developing software for financial services companies, he has held marketing, sales, and product management positions at Fortune 500 companies and several startups. Peter is ITIL v3 Foundation certified. He speaks internationally on IT Operations topics, including virtualization, automation, cloud computing, and consolidated operations. His education includes an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BS in Engineering from Princeton University. He is based in Silicon Valley, California 00:34:00The Bill Marlow ShownoBill Marlow,Peter Spielvogel,operations management,IT operations,product marketingIndustry expert Peter Spielvogel leads the global Product Marketing team for the HP Operations Center (formerly OpenView Operations) product portfolio. Since shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/07/13/adrienne-graham--ceo-and-founder-of-empower-me-corporationBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/07/13/adrienne-graham--ceo-and-founder-of-empower-me-corporation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/07/13/adrienne-graham--ceo-and-founder-of-empower-me-corporationWed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMTAdrienne Graham - CEO and Founder of Empower Me! Corporation Adrienne is the CEO & Founder of Empower Me! Corporation, a media, publishing and professional development organization for the upwardly mobile professional. She has taken what started as a small professional network for women, and turned into an international multimedia and networking power brand. In her new book Go Ahead, Talk to Strangers- The Modern Girl's Guide to Fearless Networking, Adrienne  gives you the foundation needed to become a fearless networker. This is a practical guide that inspires women to actively build relationships and take "who they know" and turn it into a competitive advantage. Anyone has the power to network, but it takes a truly special type of person to value those relationships more than any tangible possession. 00:32:00The Bill Marlow ShownoBill Marlow,Adrienne Graham,fearless networking,social networking,career strategyAdrienne is the CEO & Founder of Empower Me! Corporation, a media, publishing and professional development organization for the upwardly mobile professional. Shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/29/ryan-mack--author-of-living-in-the-villageBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/29/ryan-mack--author-of-living-in-the-village/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/29/ryan-mack--author-of-living-in-the-villageWed, 29 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMTRyan Mack - Author of Living In The VillageFinancial planning isn't easy especially when you are trying to overcome destructive spending habits, accumulating debt, and ever-increasing household budgets. Ryan Mack, Wall Streeter-come-financial advisor, has written LIVING IN THE VILLAGE for those who need a clear, accessible and tangible plan for getting personal finances in order once and for all. In a frank, accessible voice, Ryan C. Mack provides simple, easy-to-understand financial advice that you can implement right away. He developed a seven-step plan, featuring critical advice for: - Eliminating debt - Improving credit - Creating an emergency fund - Maximizing the company retirement plan and IRA - Avoiding financial predators - Diversifying your investments - Establishing a financial legacy for future generations Each step of the way, LIVING IN THE VILLAGE not only educates you about financial planning tricks and pitfalls, but also, through numerous personal testimonies from ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities, shows you how to give back and contribute to the economic advancement to your community.  00:35:00The Bill Marlow Shownofinancial literacy,financial planning,destructive spending habits,economic advancement,personal financesFinancial planning isn't easy especially when you are trying to overcome destructive spending habits, accumulating debt, and ever-increasing household budgets.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/27/david-fraser--author-of-relationships-made-easyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/27/david-fraser--author-of-relationships-made-easy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/27/david-fraser--author-of-relationships-made-easyMon, 27 Jun 2011 03:00:00 GMTDavid Fraser - Author of Relationships Made Easy David Fraser has a track record of pioneering new approaches to old problems. He has delivered major projects for government and private sector clients in complex and challenging situations and set up a number of entrepreneurial ventures. He is a company director and Chartered Engineer with a First Class Honours degree and a PhD from Glasgow University and an MBA from Strathclyde University. He is a qualified commercial mediator and an Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner and has trained with leading proponents of these disciplines. David has taken a particular interest in the skills we use to relate to other people, continuing this study over a number of years and through the highs and lows of professional and personal life. David applies his unusual blend of expertise as a project manager and facilitator to support disparate groups working together in complex circumstances, including major collaborative projects and matters of national importance. The approach set out in Relationships Made Easy has also been extremely helpful in the home and family environment. David runs workshop and coaching programmes for both organisations and individuals. With his breadth of knowledge, an engineer's talent for organising systematic and reliable solutions, and an ability to write in an interesting, direct and readable way, David is well placed to address the age-old problem of knowing what to do to get on with the people we need to get on with, whatever the context. David lives with his wife and three children in Glasgow, Scotland. 00:28:00The Bill Marlow Shownocommercial mediator,project manager,coaching programs,collaborative projects,challenging situationsDavid Fraser has a track record of pioneering new approaches to old problems. He has delivered major projects for government and private sector clients in complhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/24/janet-fouts--author-of-social-media-pr-tweetBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/24/janet-fouts--author-of-social-media-pr-tweet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/24/janet-fouts--author-of-social-media-pr-tweetFri, 24 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMTJanet Fouts - Author of Social Media PR tweet PR has always been demanding. With expectations of lightning-fast responses, today's consumers, vendors and general public all make it challenging to manage and control corporate messaging and PR. It's very easy to make PR blunders with social media, simply because you cannot control it. Then how do you learn to use social media, work with it, exploit its potential fully and make it an integral component of your PR toolkit? In #SOCIAL MEDIA PR tweet Janet Fouts shows you how. Social media is not about one-way broadcasting but about two-way communication. In other words, social media is all about dialog. Janet understands that while many of us are individually passionate about social media, the corporations or enterprises we belong to don't necessarily share our passion or knowledge. Which is why she wrote this book in the actionable, accessible and increasingly-popular tweet format. Delivered in 140 characters or less, Janet's tweets demonstrate the value that can be communicated in small packages. Janet Fouts, is a social media coach, author, speaker and entrepreneur who helps individuals and corporations use social media tools effectively and efficiently. Her recent titles, Social Media Success! and #SOCIALMEDIA NONPROFIT tweet drew on her 15 years of experience in online marketing and social media, working in the trenches with businesses of all sizes. In addition to her coaching practice, Janet is Founder of the Social Media Coaching Center and Senior Partner at Tatu Digital Media, an award-winning, San Jose-based web design and development firm. She generously shares her knowledge and expertise on JanetFouts.com 00:31:00The Bill Marlow Shownosocial media,public relations,coaching practice,tweet format,creating dialoguePR has always been demanding. With expectations of lightning-fast responses, today's consumers, vendors and general public all make it challenging to manage anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/15/chris-edmonds--author-of-corporate-culture-tweetBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/15/chris-edmonds--author-of-corporate-culture-tweet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/06/15/chris-edmonds--author-of-corporate-culture-tweetWed, 15 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMTChris Edmonds - Author of # Corporate Culture tweet In #CORPORATE CULTURE tweet Book01, S. Chris Edmonds starts at the very beginning--by showing you how to recognize an organization's culture and identify what a healthy workplace culture looks, acts, and sounds like. This may sound trivial, but it is not. Oftentimes, surface appearances are deceptive and you need to dig a little to learn the truth. An organization that appears healthy and happy may have large numbers of low-productivity, demotivated employees. Conversely an organization that appears to have plateaued or be driven by a handful of strong personalities may, counter to intuition, boast of stellar performers and consistently upbeat results.  Most of us remember our best boss ever, a person who created a work environment that enabled us to perform at our best while being incredibly satisfied with our boss, team, and work. Chris describes how great bosses behave to ensure that organizational culture standards are maintained and reinforced each day. Just as culture change is hard for individuals, it is difficult for organizations. It takes discipline and effort to focus on culture management day in and day out. Written in the actionable tweet format and demonstrating the value that can be delivered in small packages, #CORPORATE CULTURE tweet Book01 will find a home on every progressive corporate leader's bookshelf. S. Chris Edmonds is a speaker, author, and senior consultant with the Ken Blanchard Companies. He has co-authored Blanchard’s bestselling book, Leading at A Higher Level, and award-winning culture change process. Chris' blog at DrivingResultsThroughCulture.com and his tweets (@scedmonds) have resulted in thousands of followers on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 00:31:00The Bill Marlow Shownoculture management,change process,progressive leadership,healthy workplace,organizational standardsIn #CORPORATE CULTURE tweet Book01, S. Chris Edmonds starts at the very beginning--by showing you how to recognize an organization's culture and identify whathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/25/jim-vogel--vtr-consulting-llcBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/25/jim-vogel--vtr-consulting-llc/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/25/jim-vogel--vtr-consulting-llcWed, 25 May 2011 14:00:00 GMTJim Vogel - VTR Consulting LLC Jim is passionate about making other people better and more successful. This work creates the byproduct of making him better too. In fact that is his definition of Servant Leadership. It is not about the leader, it is simply about who is led.  Leaders do not have followers, they have partners. And remember no one has ever been managed out of a foxhole in time of battle, they are led out. Most businesses confuse manager with leader. They are not the same. Join us for an engaging talk with a powerhouse of positive energy! Contact Jim www.vtrconsulting.com www.facebook.com/VTRConsultingLLC twitter.com/salestherapist 00:31:00The Bill Marlow Shownoservant leadership,relationship training,agreement selling,positive attitude,ethical approachJim is passionate about making other people better and more successful. This work creates the byproduct of making him better too. In fact that is his definitiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/18/scott-wittig--author-of-holy-itBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/18/scott-wittig--author-of-holy-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/18/scott-wittig--author-of-holy-itWed, 18 May 2011 14:00:00 GMTScott Wittig - Author of Holy It!Scott promotes the idea of identifying your "it" as the first step in the process of creating a fulfilling life. His book provides a map to finding your calling. In addition, Scott facilitates 'do IT groups' which leverage the power of other people to assist you in achieving your goals. This will be a fantastic episode! Contact Scott at www.holyitbook.com 00:30:00The Bill Marlow Shownomasterminds,achieving goals,find your calling,fulfilling life,personal achievementScott promotes the idea of identifying your "it" as the first step in the process of creating a fulfilling life. His book provides a map to finding your callinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/17/straight-talk-101--win-customers-back-with-3-simple-stepsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/17/straight-talk-101--win-customers-back-with-3-simple-steps/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/17/straight-talk-101--win-customers-back-with-3-simple-stepsTue, 17 May 2011 14:00:00 GMTStraight Talk 101 - Win customers back with 3 simple steps The battle for customers is a daily challenge in every industry. What are you doing to leverage your position? Join Straight Talk 101 as we separate the simple from the easy. 00:05:00The Bill Marlow Shownocustomer service,know your business,basic principles,power of self-evaluation,leverageThe battle for customers is a daily challenge in every industry. What are you doing to leverage your position? Join Straight Talk 101 as we separate the simplehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/17/straight-talk-101--can-you-motivate-hourly-employeesManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/17/straight-talk-101--can-you-motivate-hourly-employees/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/05/17/straight-talk-101--can-you-motivate-hourly-employeesTue, 17 May 2011 03:00:00 GMTStraight Talk 101 - Can you motivate hourly employees? Hourly employees are the lifeblood of many businesses. Keeping the good ones is always a challenge. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Join Straight Talk 101 for details! 00:04:00The Bill Marlow Shownomotivate employees,leadership,low attrition,maintain staffing,smart managementHourly employees are the lifeblood of many businesses. Keeping the good ones is always a challenge. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Join Straight Tahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/04/07/straight-talk-101--sales-trainingManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/04/07/straight-talk-101--sales-training/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2011/04/07/straight-talk-101--sales-trainingThu, 07 Apr 2011 03:00:00 GMTStraight Talk 101 - Sales Training   There are two approaches in sales training. They tend to be either have the trainee prove they are motivated by encouraging 'activity' to train thenselves or the idea that a system will do a bulk of the training. Join Straight Talk 101 for an overview of a successful compromise. 00:05:00The Bill Marlow Shownosalesperson,training,company culture,motivated employees,leadershipThere are two approaches in sales training. They tend to be either have the trainee prove they are motivated by encouraging 'activity' to train thenselves orhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2010/06/16/leslie-flowers-change-agentLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2010/06/16/leslie-flowers-change-agent/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2010/06/16/leslie-flowers-change-agentWed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMTLeslie Flowers, Change AgentLeslie Flowers will be with us to illuminate the concept of personal development. She will share her unique perspectives on the following: personal accountability, leadership, and responsibility. Leslie is a believer in doing the right thing because it is the right thing. These topics are at the core of Leslie's teaching in her seminars, workshops, and coaching as well as her speaking engagements. Leslie can be reached at: www.pathsofchange.com 00:30:00The Bill Marlow Shownopersonal accountability,doing the right thing,paths of change,positive expectations,you can do itLeslie Flowers will be with us to illuminate the concept of personal development. She will share her unique perspectives on the following: personal accountabilihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2010/06/09/episode-5Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2010/06/09/episode-5/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebillmarlowshow/2010/06/09/episode-5Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMTAngel Lebak of Assistant AngelAngel Lebak has a successful business as a Virtual Assistant serving a broad range of clients. She and her team work with businesses across the country with a focus on managing their social media and marketing efforts. Angel has terrific insights regarding the many scenarios which can benefit greatly from the use of a virtual assistant. She will also share with us the importance of giving back to others and how that commitment from others positively impacted her business. Angel can be reached at www.assistantangel.com00:30:00The Bill Marlow Shownostart up business,open to opportunities,new approach,outside of the box thinking,virtual reachAngel Lebak has a successful business as a Virtual Assistant serving a broad range of clients. She and her team work with businesses across the country with a f