Monday Morning Radio

Dean Rotbart
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A regular audio podcast that features some of the country's most innovative business owners and experts - men and women who are putting into practice the profitable lessons that can be gleaned by reading Roy H. William's Monday Morning Memo

  1. 4d ago

    Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, Hear the Remarkable Story of How The Wall Street Journal Overcame the Destruction of Its Main Newsroom

    Twenty-five years after 9/11, the remarkable story of how The Wall Street Journal overcame the destruction of its main newsroom and published a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper the very next day offers lessons that reach far beyond journalism. In this special edition of Monday Morning Radio, Maxwell Rotbart turns the microphone on his father and co-host, Dean Rotbart, author of the newly expanded September Twelfth: An American Comeback Story. Their conversation examines what business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs can learn from the Journal's extraordinary response to a crisis no contingency plan could have fully anticipated. Dean identifies four leadership principles that helped the newspaper keep functioning when its workplace was unusable, communications failed, and senior leaders were temporarily unreachable: clarity of purpose, consistent standards, trust and autonomy, and permission to take intelligent risks. Maxwell and Dean also explore why strong company culture must be built before a crisis strikes; how leaders can determine whether their organizations are too dependent on them; why employees need the authority to act without waiting for permission; and how humility can become a genuine competitive advantage. They also consider what the Journal's experience means in today's world of smartphones, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence — where technology continues to evolve, but human judgment remains indispensable. This episode offers a practical test for every leader: If you became unreachable tomorrow, would your people know what matters — and would they feel empowered to act? Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photos: Co-Hosts Dean and Maxwell Rotbart Posted: September 7, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 44:20 Episode: 708

  2. Aug 29

    Paul Kesig's Proven Formula for Selling More and Actually Enjoying It

    Paul Kesig honed his sales coaching skills across multiple segments of the healthcare industry, but his insights apply to any products or services a business owner or entrepreneur offers. Paul uses the acronym L.O.V.E. to encapsulate his proven approach to sales. L is for setting and celebrating little wins. O is for asking open-ended questions. V is for creating and communicating value. And E is for building an emotional connection. He is the author of How to LOVE Sales: A Framework to Build Confidence and Success. Pairing love and sales as a strategy for success may at first strike many professionals as contradictory, Paul admits, since so many people hate the sales process. Yet as he explains, those who adopt his approach will discover that LOVE really can spell success.  Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Paul Kesig Posted: August 31, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 50:56 Episode: 707

  3. Aug 23

    Jim Ellis on What Great Leaders Hear That Everyone Else Misses

    Following a 27-year career as a CEO and entrepreneur, Jim Ellis became a professor and — from 2007 to 2019 — dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Many of his former students are successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. Jim — author of the new book, A Journey of Insights: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy — says he learned as much as he taught by listening to the ideas and feedback of students, colleagues, alumni, family members, and even strangers. Many attributes distinguish a great leader from a good one. However, as Jim explains, being a discerning listener may be the most important leadership skill of all. You won't need an MBA to learn from Jim. All you need is to tune in to this week's episode. Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Jim Ellis, A Journey of Insights Posted: August 24, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 43:50 Episode: 706

  4. Aug 16

    How to Pursue Success Without Letting Work Define Who You Are

    For ambitious owners and entrepreneurs, working hard is usually considered a virtue. But what happens when work becomes so central to your identity that you can't switch it off — even when you're exhausted, on vacation, or spending time with the people who matter most? That's the problem clinical psychologist Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin has spent more than two decades observing high-achieving clients — and, as she candidly explains, she has experienced herself. Dr. Perez-Litwin is the founder and CEO of Lumin, a therapy and career advisory practice, and the author of the forthcoming book, The Great Unraveling: The Silent Crisis of High Achievers and the Path to Career Harmony. As Dr. Perez-Litwin details on this week's podcast, the solution isn't to surrender ambition. It's to build a healthier relationship with achievement — one in which professional and financial success remain important without becoming the sole measure of who you are. Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin Posted: August 17, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 50 minutes Episode: 705

  5. Aug 9

    Borrowing A Principle From Motorcycle Safety: Keep Your Eyes Farther Down the Road to Achieve Greater Business and Professional Success

    Ron Lieback has loved motorcycles as long as he can remember. Despite a hectic schedule, he still finds time to ride at least 30,000 miles a year. Making the most of limited time is Ron's professional expertise. He has built a successful consultancy— 360 to Vision — teaching business owners and executives a proprietary framework for using each day's 1,440 minutes more wisely — and achieving greater professional and personal satisfaction. Ron is the author of Time Management Inverted: Live with Intentional Focus, Become the Best You, which challenges a basic assumption about productivity: We can't always manage time, but we can manage where we direct our focus. As Ron explains, gaining control of a demanding schedule requires much the same focus and foresight as safe motorcycling. The farther leaders can see down the road, the better prepared they are to avoid distractions, navigate obstacles, and reach their intended destination. Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Ron Lieback, 360 to Vision Posted: August 10, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time:  38:24 Episode: 704

  6. Aug 1

    Dr. Steven Mercer on the Freedom, Risks, and Hard-Won Lessons of Going Solo

    Dr. Steven Mercer, an adjunct professor at the University of California-San Diego and an independent educational consultant, speaks from personal experience when he instructs solo entrepreneurs and consultants on how to build a service practice without sacrificing their values, time, or financial stability.  According to a 2025 Census Bureau report, there are 29.8 million solopreneurs in the United States who contribute an estimated $1.7 trillion to the US economy. On a bare-bones marketing budget, Dr. Mercer has managed to grow his business — Mercer Educational Consulting, which consults high school students and their parents on the best ways to get accepted into college — into a global enterprise. On this week's episode, Dr. Mercer offers lessons on how to transition gradually from employment to independent practice, attract clients through referrals and useful content, and decide when advertising makes sense.  Although there will not be a test, listeners will be schooled on the best ways to set fees, establish boundaries, and handle difficult clients. Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Dr. Stephen Mercer, Mercer Educational Consulting Posted: August 3, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 50 minutes Episode: 703 [Be sure to pick up your copy of All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: Second Helpings, the new Monday Morning Radio anthology featuring 21 world-class thinkers and leaders.]

  7. Jul 22

    Author Maxwell Rotbart Discusses His Newly Released Book, 'Becoming Colorado,' and Reveals Timeless Lessons in Leadership, Negotiation, and Strategy That Remain Remarkably Relevant Today

    Saturday, August 1st, will mark the 150th Anniversary of Colorado's admission to the Union as the 38th state. That milestone might not seem to offer business owners and entrepreneurs much in the way of actionable advice — but as Monday Morning Radio co-host Maxwell Rotbart reveals in his newly released history book, Becoming Colorado, the Rocky Mountain territory's long struggle for statehood offers valuable lessons for today's business executives in leadership, negotiation, coalition building, crisis management, branding, and strategy. Maxwell Rotbart Monday Morning Radio founding host, Dean Rotbart, joins Maxwell this week to explore the timeless business counsel hidden within Colorado's remarkable journey to statehood, and together they validate Winston Churchill's famous observation: "The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward." Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Maxwell Rotbart, Becoming Colorado Posted: July 27, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 54 minutes Episode: 15.6 BOOKS BY MAXWELL ROTBART: Becoming Colorado: The Colorful, Contentious Tale of Statehood - A Sesquicentennial History All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: Second Helpings: A Fresh Monday Morning Radio Anthology of Actionable Advice All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: A Monday Morning Radio Anthology of Actionable Advice https://tinyurl.com/BColo-Amazon

  8. Jul 18

    Build a Business That Thrives Even When the World Turns Upside Down

    Successful organizations continuously evaluate their vulnerabilities, engage employees in solving problems, and remain flexible as conditions change. That's the bottom-line message of leadership consultant Ron Robinson, who has spent decades advising organizations of all sizes on how to remain resilient in the face of an increasingly unpredictable business environment. This week, Ron — author of Practices of Resilient Companies: Overcome Disruption with Compassion, Collaboration and Knowledge — shares his four-step framework for anticipating disruption and responding before challenges become existential threats. His goal is straightforward: help leaders not merely weather the storms of uncertainty, but emerge stronger in their aftermath. Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Ron Robinson Posted: July 20, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:45 Episode: 15.5 tinyurl.com/AYCEBW2-Unsigned

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A regular audio podcast that features some of the country's most innovative business owners and experts - men and women who are putting into practice the profitable lessons that can be gleaned by reading Roy H. William's Monday Morning Memo

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  • Creator
    Dean Rotbart
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    707
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © TJFR Group, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Monday Morning Radio

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