Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett Blaine Bartlett

“Soul Of Business In A Digital World”
Join me and my guest Reggie James, founder of London based Digital Clarity (digital-clarity.com), a digital marketing consultancy that advises tech CEOs and CMOs at the intersection of Marketing, Sales and Product. Reggie has over thirty years’ experience in digital marketing and his expertise has grown and developed as digital marketing has advanced. He witnessed the evolution of the business landscape, particularly during the early days of the internet. As one of the pioneers in the digital realm, he played a pivotal role in shaping business models that are now commonplace in our digital-driven world. Reggie shares insights on the impact of technology on human relationships and the search for authenticity in a tech-driven world.
Our conversation covers topics related to technology, business, and the intersection of digital marketing and human connection. We discuss the concept of the 'soul of business' and its relevance in the digital age. Reggie shares insights on the impact of technology on human relationships and the search for authenticity in a tech-driven world. The conversation explores the impact of technology on human connection, the soul of business, and the essence of sustainable success. It delves into the challenges of change, the importance of authenticity, and the need for human connection in a digital world.
Key "take aways" include:

The intersection of technology and business has a profound impact on human relationships and the search for authenticity.

The concept of the 'soul of business' is explored in the context of digital marketing and the evolving digital landscape.

Reggie shares insights on the impact of technology on human connections and the importance of authenticity in a tech-driven world, the impact of technology on human connection, and the need for authentic human interaction in a digital world.

The essence of sustainable success lies in the capacity to continuously start over and adapt to change.

The importance of understanding customer needs and creating meaningful connections in marketing, sales, and product development.


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“Igniting Minds, Embracing Hearts, Piquing Curiosity”
Join me and my guest April Chavez, founder and CEO of Driven Livin’ (drivenlivin.com) and host of The Wellness Driven Life Show as we discusses the importance of aligning the spiritual, intellectual, and physical aspects of life. Drawing on her career in Law Enforcement and her personal experience with lupus she shares how she refused to let either experience define her, highlighting the power of agency and not allowing external circumstances determine one's truth. April emphasizes the need to slow down and sip life slowly in order to reduce stress and create a more fulfilling life. She also discusses the role of imagination and curiosity in living a wellness-driven life. For our listeners April offers a FREE eBook called The Seven Reasons to Hug Yourself as a tool for self-care and stress reduction.
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“Failure…A Catalyst For Personal Growth ”
Join me and my guest Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair at BakerDonelson (BakerDonelson.com), one of the oldest (130 years) law firms in the country. Tim leads over 1,300 individuals in 23 offices across the Southeastern US. A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a nonprofit called Everybody Leads (everybodyleads.org), focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leadership skills and confidence to better lead themselves, lead others, and lead in the community. As a self-professed “leadership junkie”, Tim’s journey as a leader began 30-years ago as a young lawyer after disappointing a boss with an epic failure. The boss challenged Tim (after significant yelling and tough love!) by saying he saw Tim as a strong young leader who needed to recognize that he was a leader, and step up to own his work, his career, and his ambitions. BTW, the “Baker” in the firm’s name refers to Senator Howard Baker who was also President Reagan’s Chief of Staff.
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“RIGHT AWAY WELLNESS”
Join me and my guest Steve Welch, CEO and Co-Founder of Restore Hyper Wellness (www.restore.com), the largest direct-to-consumer retail wellness company in the U.S. with over 230 studios. While exploring the evolution of the healthcare system and the shift towards preventative care Steve shares his journey in the wellness industry and the mission of his company to help people live longer and healthier lives. Restore: The Life-Changing Power of Right-Away Wellness is his new book, and we unbundle its focus on the concept of right away wellness, which emphasizes taking action to improve one's health and well-being in the present moment. Steve  explains that the book is centered around nine elements of hyper wellness, including community and connection, sleep, cold therapy, heat therapy, IV therapy, oxygen, hydration, nutrition, and movement. It’s a truly fascinating conversation!
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“CULTURAL AGILITY - A META COMPETENCY”
Join me and my guest Paula Caligiuri, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Skiilify (www.skiilify.com). Paula is a Fellow in both the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Academy of International Business.  We unbundle the notion of cultural agility and its importance in the business world. We explore its impact on strategic plans, the role of leaders in facilitating cultural agility, and the connection between cultural agility and the soul of business. Paula defines cultural agility as an individual's ability to comfortably and effectively work in different contexts and with people from different cultures. Cultural agility is a meta competency that can be developed through various sub-competencies such as tolerance for ambiguity, resilience, curiosity, humility, and relationship building. Soft skills, often referred to as 'squishy,' are actually hard skills that require effort and development. Cultural agility is crucial for effective leadership and influencing others.
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“YOUR BEST LIFE NOW”
Join me and my guest Chuck Hogan, founder and managing partner at Your Best Life (www.yblnow.com) and former senior trainer at Tony Robbins. Chuck and I discusses the importance of living a fulfilling life and the role of relationships in achieving that. He emphasizes the need to shift from surviving to thriving and the power of mindset and heart set in creating a best life. The importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the practice of forgiveness is part of the process of designing a life that works. We delve into the idea that we are responsible for continuously designing the experiences we have and the role of relationships in shaping our identity. Our conversation also touches on the power of perception and the impact of our focus on our experiences including the connection between suffering and attachment and living our best life. Simply, you can do your best and not be your best. If you are being your best, you will always do your best.
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