Play Your Position

Mary Lou Kayser
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Play Your Position

Many of us receive the call to leadership at some point in our lives. It can happen when we are young, and it can happen later. Sometimes it happens more than once. Regardless of its timing, saying yes to that call fundamentally changes us and the direction of our lives. The Play Your Position Podcast explores what happens when we answer the call -- and why it matters.

  1. 10 MAR

    Damon Lembi on Baseball Dreams, AI, and Leadership Mastery

    What happens when a star athlete with a leadership mindset steps into the world of business—starting at the front desk and rising to CEO? Well, Damon Lembi knows firsthand. Drafted by both the Atlanta Braves and the Yankees, he had his sights set on a professional baseball career. But when that path took an unexpected turn, he found himself in a completely different arena: the corporate world. Rather than leaning on family connections, Damon started as a receptionist at Learnit, the company his father co-founded. But with the same work ethic and drive that made him a leader on the field, he climbed the ranks—eventually stepping into the CEO role just as the dot-com bubble was about to burst. What followed was a crash course in resilience, reinvention, and redefining leadership for a new era. For over 30 years, Damon has been at the helm of Learnit, evolving it from a tech training company into a powerhouse for professional development. His insights on leadership, storytelling, and the future of work are shaped by his own journey—from navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship to embracing AI as a critical tool for the modern leader. Meet Damon Lembi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi/  On his website: https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/podcast  = = = = = Join the AI Conversation You've Been Waiting to Have without the Hype or the Noise.  Get my books here:   The River Only Runs One Way  The Far Unlit Unknown = = = = = 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! Best social places to connect with me:  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

    51 min

  2. 11 FEB

    Perry Marshall on Mastering 80/20 for More Money and Less Work

    Today, you will hear my conversation with one of the OGs of the Internet, Perry Marshall. Let me tell you a little bit about Perry. He is undoubtedly one of the most experienced Internet Marketers of all time. If there’s ever an internet marketing hall of fame, he would be inducted in the first round. I remember crossing Perry’s path way back in my early days as an online business builder, long before this podcast was even an idea, let alone a full show. I remember thinking how smart he was then, and let me tell you -- he’s even smarter now. You will hear Perry talk about his early days online, how he got involved, how he positioned himself with Google AdWords until he recognized hitching his brand to a platform he didn’t own was not a great idea. He’s written a ton about how to market and sell online, including “80/20 Sales and Marketing -- the Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More.” You all know how much I love a good book title -- this is exceptional. And what’s inside will blow your mind. Perry has consulted across 300+ industries, shaping the $400B digital ad space. He’s the founder of the $10M Evolution 2.0 Prize and co-founder of the Cancer & Evolution Working Group. Perry’s insights bridge the worlds of marketing, science, and entrepreneurship, making him a must-listen for anyone seeking growth and innovation. You can find Perry on his website: https://perrymarshall.com Get Perry's offer here: https://perrymarshall.com/podcast  = = = = = Join the AI Conversation You've Been Waiting to Have without the Hype or the Noise.  Get my books here:   The River Only Runs One Way  The Far Unlit Unknown = = = = = 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! Best social places to connect with me:  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

    1 hr

  3. 3 FEB

    Leslie Hassler on Achieving Predictable Profits and Sustainable Growth

    My guest Leslie Hassler is a powerhouse strategist, leader, and author who is an expert in transforming small businesses into thriving, freedom-generating ventures. She is the founder of Your Biz Rules with 17 years of entrepreneurial experience. She’s also the author of First This, Then That and the upcoming book Scaling Rich™. Leslie’s holistic approach helps businesses achieve predictable profits and sustainable growth, all while maintaining a balanced quality of life. Our conversation dives deep into what it takes to first grow a business, and then scale it (there is a difference between those two things and Leslie explains it beautifully!) Get ready for a lot of energy, wisdom, and good old fashioned common sense.  Connect with Leslie Hassler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliehassler/  On her website: https://www.yourbizrules.com/  Get her books:  Scaling Rich: https://www.yourbizrules.com/buy-scaling-rich/ First This, Then That: https://www.yourbizrules.com/first-this-then-that-book/  = = = = = Get my books here! https://maryloukayser.com/books-by-marylou/  The River Only Runs One Way  The Far Unlit Unknown = = = = = 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! Best social places to connect with me:  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

    54 min

  4. 22 JAN

    Brad Englert on How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships

    In today's episode, Brad Englert, a former CIO at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses his career journey and leadership insights. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships, mentoring, and understanding goals and aspirations, key themes in his book, Spheres of Influence. He also talks about AI's potential impact, noting both its benefits and the risks of deep fakes and security breaches. It's another fascinating conversation with a successful leader! Connect with Brad Englert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradenglert/  Get Brad's book: https://a.co/d/4X35zP9  = = = = = Get my books here! https://maryloukayser.com/books-by-marylou/  The River Only Runs One Way  The Far Unlit Unknown = = = = = 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! Best social places to connect with me:  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

    54 min

  5. 13 JAN

    Amy Bobchek on Leading with Empathy to Break Barriers and Embrace Change in Leadership

    Today, my guest is Amy Bobchek, a seasoned executive leader and sales strategist with over 25 years of experience leading successful large sales organizations. Amy is truly a sales leader powerhouse. She is passionate about building teams and creating transformative experiences for employees and customers. She gets results and she does it with flair. But beyond the corporate walls, Amy loves to express her creativity. She sings with a band, she supports local arts communities, she wears amazingly cool clothes, and she has a knack for being fashion-forward including on Zoom calls. I’ve been fortunate to know Amy for three years and am so happy she and I finally had a chance to sit down together behind the mic and talk about leadership. Our conversation is upbeat, thoughtful, and most importantly -- rich with takeaways for you to enhance your leadership practice. Connect with Amy Bobchek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bobchek/  = = = = = Your best ideas and decisions don’t come from doing the same things or waiting for the ‘perfect’ moment. They come from breaking the cycle of hesitation and trying something different. "Activate and Align" isn’t just a workshop—it’s your next bold move toward clarity, confidence, and meaningful change. ===>>> Early Bird Pricing thru January 20th for the Activate and Align Workshop! Check out the details here: https://maryloukayser.com/activate-and-align-eb/  = = = = = Get my books here! https://maryloukayser.com/books-by-marylou/  The River Only Runs One Way  The Far Unlit Unknown Join the 1200+ leaders who read my newsletter "Field Notes" by clicking here. 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! Best social places to connect with me:  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

    55 min

  6. 8 JAN

    That One Scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark

    You know that one scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indiana Jones finds himself facing a machete-wielding bad guy in the marketplace? Not only is that one of the best scenes in the entire movie, but it also carries powerful symbolic significance for anyone on a quest to grow. There comes a time in your life when you have to be Indiana Jones in that one scene -- and in today's episode, I talk about why. = = = = = ===>>> Early Bird Pricing thru January 20th for the Activate and Align Workshop! Check out the details here: https://maryloukayser.com/activate-and-align-eb/  = = = = = Get my books here! https://maryloukayser.com/books-by-marylou/  The River Only Runs One Way  The Far Unlit Unknown Join the 1200+ leaders who read my newsletter "Field Notes" by clicking here. 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! Best social places to connect with me:  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

    13 min

  7. 31/12/2024

    2024 Highlight Reel Retrospective

    The 2024 Retrospective is here! Take a listen to this year's highlight reel of the conversations I had with 22 amazing guests who each brought their experiences and stories to the leadership conversation. So many awesome takeaways, there are too many to list here. Let's just say it was another terrific year here at PYP -- thank you for being a part of the journey! = = = = = Get my books here! https://maryloukayser.com/books-by-marylou/  The River Only Runs One Way  The Far Unlit Unknown Join the 1200+ leaders who read my newsletter "Field Notes" by clicking here. 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! Best social places to connect with me:  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

    37 min

  8. 04/12/2024

    Chad T. Jenkins on the Power of Friction to Fuel Your Growth

    Today, my guest is Chad T Jenkins, a visionary wizard who knows how to alchemize friction into gold for entrepreneurs and companies all over the world looking to grow through innovation.  He recently launched his latest book, Friction Fuel [the secret to listening strategically and leveraging complaints to keep your business running on premium]. We talk a lot about his books; he has another one: Just Add a Zero, which I also highly recommend. What's cool about Chad is he offers simple frameworks you can use to expand your leadership skills, as well as some practical exercises you can do today to tap into new ideas and an endless stream of innovation.  Chad is part business strategist, part contrarian and part philosopher who understands what’s happening in business today, and I think you're going to walk away after listening to our conversation with a renewed sense of possibility and your own potential.  Connect with Chad T. Jenkins: on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seedspark/  on his website: https://seedspark.com and https://seedspark.com/books/  = = = = = Get my books here! https://maryloukayser.com/books-by-marylou/  The River Only Runs One Way  The Far Unlit Unknown Join the 1200+ leaders who read my newsletter "Field Notes" by clicking here. 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! Best social places to connect with me:  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

    58 min
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Many of us receive the call to leadership at some point in our lives. It can happen when we are young, and it can happen later. Sometimes it happens more than once. Regardless of its timing, saying yes to that call fundamentally changes us and the direction of our lives. The Play Your Position Podcast explores what happens when we answer the call -- and why it matters.

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  • Creator
    Mary Lou Kayser
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    301
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mary Lou Kayser and The Kingfisher Group, LLC
  • Show Website
    Play Your Position

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