The Book Leads: Impactful Books For Life & Leadership John M Jaramillo

Episode 99: Sean Stewart and (a) The Greek Hoplite Phalanx: The Iconic Heavy Infantry of the Classical Greek World by Richard Taylor & (b) Living Latin: Everyday Language and Popular Culture by Charlie Kerrigan

ABOUT SEAN

Sean Stewart is a seasoned historian, leadership consultant, and business trainer. With over 30 years of experience in studying and working in the history field, Sean's multifaceted expertise in history, sailing, and storytelling enables him to connect people with our shared human experience across millennia. Sean has been dedicated to unveiling the power of history to transform our present perspectives and inspire positive change. As a historical leadership excellence expert, he
guides managers into becoming effective leaders by leveraging the lessons of the past. Sean's use of artifacts and compelling narratives serves as a powerful tool to illuminate history and shape cohesive, high-performing teams.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS


When it comes to the issues we have, you can learn that (1) we've been here before and (2) you're not alone.
Infusing ancient artifacts with essential leadership
lessons
An artifact in view is a lesson in view. "A Silent Coach."
Leadership acting as a service.
A leadership example from the 19th century Bobby/London Police Whistle.
The power of going to find the story.
Making what you learn relevant for others.
Human Interaction & Understanding --> Overcomplicating Everything vs. Going Back To Basics
Why we shouldn't write off the people -- or the stories -- of 98% of us who came before modern society as we know it.
The two level of how you enrich yourself by extracting modern lessons from ancient history.
What would you write on your own epitaph?
"Act now so you deserve your own epitaph later."
"We need in the modern world a built-in structure where we give people the chance to take a breath and we don't have that anymore."
"What connects us to antiquity or the Middle Ages
is more than what separates us."
Why the word "history" should be a verb rather than a noun.
"Uncertainty is where leadership lives."

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Sean is, How do you utilize the stories of your past -- and history, overall -- to shape your approach to your work, life, and leadership?

FIND SEAN


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-stewart-speaker/
Website: https://pastforwardtalks.com
Medium: https://medium.com/@sean-stewart

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7203475413115781121/

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast - Sean Stewart

00:41 - Introduction & Bio

02:42 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

13:57 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

16:11 - Where did your curiosity for the story come from?

25:00 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

26:00 - What does leadership mean to you?

31:39 - Can you introduce us to the books we’re discussing? (Greek Hoplite Phalanx)

38:37 - More on the book Living Latin

39:44 - How we should teach history today

44:46 - Synopsis of Sean's upcoming book

46:35 - A leader from history who stands out to Sean

56:25 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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Episode 98: Jeff Buehner and His Book, The Sultan's Seven Secrets

ABOUT JEFF

30 years ago, Jeff came across the writings of the richest man to ever walk the earth, Sultan Musa of Mali who could not talk openly about how he learned these wealth secrets, so he embedded the principles of his success in a fairytale. Contained in his writings is something called the Language of the Gods. When you speak this language, the
world obeys your commands! As Jeff just dabbled in speaking this language, some very strange coincidences occurred. So, he got serious about speaking it... and his whole world changed! He went from a $60,000-a-year concrete guy to making hundreds of thousands a month in a new business that just dropped into his lap. Over the past 30 years, Jeff has successfully mentored and coached countless others to speak this all-important language that changes everything. When you learn to speak the Language of the Gods, you can drastically improve your sales, success, fitness, relationships, and anything else you desire. It’s all contained within Jeff's book, The Sultan’s Seven Secrets.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS


"I blew my opportunity to get some advice from a mentor."
How things are different when you're raised on a farm.
"...oftentimes the more you chase something, the more you try to make it happen, the more elusive it becomes."
The power of reading a first page and taking a first step.
The true lesson in Aladdin & The Magic Lamp.
"Feelings are self-fulfilling prophecies."
"Change your feelings, change your life."
The power of imagination and pretending -- even as an adult.
What is/are your magnificent obsession(s)?
"Your subconscious mind is like a GPS."
The power of glimpses.
How the subconscious mind is a willing servant.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Jeff is, How are your deep feelings about yourself and your circumstances impacting the result of what you want for yourself?

FIND JEFF


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-buehner-4710a71aa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeff_Buehner
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7SecretsInstitute
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_buehner/
Website: https://sultans7secrets.com/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-98-jeff-buehner-sultans-seven-secrets-jaramillo-mba-msop-wncme/?trackingId=sgxLPVqpTguRl7KdUA3W1A%3D%3D

VIDEO TIME STAMP

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast - Jeff Buehner

00:42- Introduction & Bio

02:16- Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

03:02- How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

07:48 - When you say you're more of a black or white person, where does that come from?

12:00 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

13:17- What does leadership mean to you?

14:05- Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing

23:04 - An overview of the origin of the Sultan's Secrets.

59:10 - How the Sultan's Secrets affected Jeff's life up until the point he wrote his book.

01:10:00- What’s next for your writing?

01:13:08- What book has inspired you?

01:15:53- What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)



This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity.
I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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Episode 97: Mónica Esgueva and Her Book, The 7 Levels of Wisdom: A Path To Fulfillment



ABOUT MONICA

Mónica Esgueva is a renowned self-development teacher and spiritual guide known for bridging the gap between Eastern and Western philosophies. With a profound understanding of the mind, human consciousness, and spirituality, she has been helping the transformation of individuals for more than fifteen years.  She is a prolific author who is celebrated for her impact on self-development in Spain and Latin America, and she has 9 empowering books. Mónica's journey extends beyond her literary contributions; during a decade-long exploration of India and Nepal, she immersed herself in profound teachings from Tibetan lamas, including the
revered Dalai Lama. She teaches workshops and guides meditation & transcendence retreats. She has been a TEDx speaker and a frequent Spanish national TV guest. Very committed to guiding others’ inner evolution, she has
worked as a transformational coach for the last fifteen years. Since 2008, she has taught emotional mastery, self-knowledge, and mindfulness to more than 2,500 executives at companies such as Accenture, Samsung, and Oracle. She was honored as one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain and one of the Top 10 “Thinkers and Experts Awards.” Besides her native Spain, she has lived in Paris, London, Tanzania, and Asia. She speaks four languages fluently.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS


What happens when you try to fit in anywhere
with something that's not authentic to what you TRULY need to be in alignment with your soul's purpose.
How a trip to India upended her life completely (in a good way).
What self-transcendence means.
The fault in our life's programming.
Self-Leadership & finding yourself.
"I am an example of if you don't give up, if you are constant in your work, if you have faith and you do things from your heart, at some point, the right timing will appear and then things will flow."
The power of humility.
The seven levels of wisdom and our three tiers of development.
"I am not an animal that will just follow a crowd."
You're not supposed to know where life's tests will take you -- or else they wouldn't be test.
Near-death wisdom.
Points of peace in your life.
The power of inner kindness and benevolence.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Mónica is, How are you responding to the voice that's calling you to transform into what it is you're meant to be?

FIND MONICA


Website: http://www.monicaesgueva.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m%C3%B3nica-esgueva-b85b9727a/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MonicaEsgueva
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica_esgueva/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-97-m%2525C3%2525B3nica-esgueva-7-levels-wisdom-path-jaramillo-mba-msop-h4wge/?trackingId=UytCUHY9TCG6Jqg2rDkrlg%3D%3D

CHAPTERS – NEED TO FIX FOR AUDIO

00:00 - The Book Leads - Mónica Esgueva

00:50 - Introduction & Bio

02:54 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

07:05 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

16:29 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

18:12 - What does leadership mean to you?

20:06 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

27:25 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?

29:00 - What are the seven levels of wisdom?

43:40 - What lessons have you taken away from the book?

49:46 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:


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Episode 96: Dr. Eric Boyd and his book with Anna Alvarez Boyd, PCC, FairWays to Leadership®: Building Your Business Network One Round of Golf at a Time

ABOUT ERIC

Eric is Professor Emeritus at James Madison University and associate professor of marketing at the University of Central Florida. His research on leadership has been published in leading management journals like Harvard Business Review and Advertising Age. He received his PhD in marketing from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and is an award-winning scholar who is recognized internationally for the innovativeness and quality of his instruction. Eric promotes leadership development and training through his work with FairWays to Leadership (FWTL), a national nonprofit he co-founded with his wife, Anna Alvarez Boyd. The mission of FairWays to Leadership is to teach leadership and networking skills to college students from diverse communities through the experience of learning to golf. Eric is also a leadership coach with Inntinnean Coaching. Eric's coaching philosophy is that every person has innate strengths, and the use of those strengths is key to successfully leading others and oneself. Working with clients to understand their leadership strengths through reflection and assessment, Eric provides clients with a customized approach that allows them to be more effective leaders. 

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS


Who are the people who give him checks, showing him he's taken certain things for granted?
"Don't take for granted that you have confidence. Not everybody has it."
Being aware of your superpowers -- and sharing them.
The question that seems to sort of stop a lot of young leaders in their tracks.
How his mom inadvertently taught him about competition.
"OK, get the opportunity first. Then you can figure out all the details." (Using where you want to get as your North Star.)
What made his life richer.
How his students' frustrations during the Summer of 2020 led to Fairways to Leadership.
The source of Eric's servant leadership.
The power of adaptability in life, leadership, and golf.
What branding means vs. what networking
means.
"How do you bring your brand to life
for other people?"
Looking back over your past to see where you had "the zig."
"Networking within the family."

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Eric is, Which superpower, that could benefit and possibly be life-changing for others when you share it, are you overlooking?

FIND ERIC


Website: https://fairwaystoleadership.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eric-boyd-6322274/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7196579462459572224/

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction & Bio - Dr. Eric Boyd

03:00 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

11:38 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

25:30 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

26:11 - Where does your servant leadership come from

28:38 - What does leadership mean to you?

29:35 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing? A breakdown of the chapters in the book.

32:47 - What do alumni of FairWays to Leadership say about their takeaways?

35:20 - How does the program work, between the classwork and golfing?

41:38 - What lessons have you taken away from the book

43:24 - How did it work out with you cowriting the book with your wife?

45:05 - What’s next for your writing?

45:36 - What book has inspired you?

49:00 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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Episode 95: Suzi Hunn & Her Book, Big-Hearted Entrepreneur: Own Your Worth and Amplify a Mission That Matters



ABOUT SUZI
Suzi Hunn founded Teach Your Thing in 2017 to help changemakers amplify their impact. Her specialty is designing education experiences that expand audiences and create income streams. Her book, Big-Hearted Entrepreneur, is a practical guide for helping purpose-driven leaders own their worth and amplify a mission that matters to them. Suzi has more than twenty years of experience developing learning tools for nonprofits, social enterprises, cultural institutions, K–12 schools, corporate groups, authors, and founders. As an educator at the Minnesota Historical Society, her largest project was coordinating the second edition of Northern Lights, a history curriculum used by sixty-five thousand sixth graders annually. Other favorites included developing multimedia materials on Ojibwe beadwork and Hmong immigration and presenting at conferences like Games + Learning Society and National Council for the Social Studies. She lives by the rallying cry, “You have medicine that you must own.”  Suzi lives outside St. Paul with her partner and golden retriever.


CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS


The humility, curiosity, and honor we can have for the work clients have already done.
When it comes to teaching, "The person doing the talking is the person doing the learning."
The opportunity that exists among those we're teaching.
How her own experienced trauma and her experience as an entrepreneur bolstered her message to others of recognizing and protecting their worth.
How a crime made her more passionate
about sharing her ideas and made her trust that she had a voice.
How much you can achieve for yourself -- even in the face of Imposter Syndrome?
The power of finding what the right container is for you -- does it allow your work to be fun or to be a drudge?
Give yourself permission to create what you want to create, not what you think you should create.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Suzi is, What's the medicine in you that others need? How do you own it and amplify what you can share with others?

FIND SUZI


Website: teachyourthing.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzihunn/


LINKEDIN – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-95-suzi-hunn-big-hearted-entrepreneur-own-john-m--yznrf/?trackingId=FGp0c384TJCkomY0QtB25g%3D%3D

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads - Suzi Hunn

00:50 - Introduction & Bio

02:41 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

24:07 - What it means when "the person doing the talking is the person doing the learning.

27:46 - What the mantra "You have the medicine that you must own" means.

34:51 - How did your path into your career start off, and what did it look like up until now?

36:23 - Where Suzi's interest in business came from.

42:09 - How Suzi's entrepreneurial journey began.

52:32 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

01:04:49 - What does leadership mean to you?

01:05:44 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

01:10:46 - How the book is organized and laid out for the reader & breakdown of the chapters in the book.

01:17:38 - Breakdown of the chapters in the book.

01:19:48- What lessons have you taken away from the book?

01:30:28- What’s next for your writing?

01:31:54 - What lessons Suzi hopes readers take away from the book.

01:33:16- What book has inspired you?

01:36:25- What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:


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Episode 94: Sandra Long & Her Book, LinkedIn for Personal Branding: The Ultimate Guide

ABOUT SANDRA

Sandra is a leading global independent LinkedIn consultant, instructor, speaker, and author. She is the author of the best-selling book, LinkedIn
for Personal Branding: The Ultimate Guide. Sandra was the first speaker to share her ideas about LinkedIn on the TEDx stage in 2019. Her company is Post Road Consulting, and her speaking clients include sales teams, companies, executives, event organizers, HR teams, universities, and
associations. Sandra is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a Certified Virtual Speaker. She lives in New Hampshire and loves the outdoors and spending time with family.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS


The importance of personal touch when it comes to LinkedIn.
The critical foundation of being a good thinker, not just a good learner.
Even with no examples of what someone
like you can do, you can set the standard.
The common traits that exist in both teaching and sales.
What being the "new girl" can teach you.
Why being a thought leader might not mean what you think it means.
"Positioning yourself includes your profile, your network, and your content, all together."
Why you want to be like the orange fish.
Why personal branding is an ongoing process.
How do your values come through on your LinkedIn profile?

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Sandra is, How are you crafting your personal branding, itemizing the pieces of your strengths and values, incorporating them into your story?

FIND SANDRA


Website: postroadconsulting.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/longsandra
Newsletter: linkedin.com/newsletters/sandra-s-linkedin-newsletter-6861673500688556032/

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7190804621861208064/

VIDEO TIME STAMP

00:00 - Guest - Sandra Long

00:49 - Introduction & Bio

02:31 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

04:26 - Changes in Sandra's field during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

07:47 - How did your path into your
career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

08:59 - Sandra's jump from sales to
LinkedIn consulting, writing, etc.

16:40 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

17:51 - What does leadership mean to you?

18:52 - What Thought Leadership can mean

24:23 - What the proliferation of AI might mean for LinkedIn

26:59 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

31:45 - General Overview of Book / Breakdown of Chapters

45:49 - What lessons have you taken away from the book?

47:10 - What’s next for your writing?

48:25 - What book has inspired you?

49:20 - What are you up to these days? (A
way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity.
I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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