Monday Morning Radio

Dean Rotbart

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. 6天前

    A Roadmap for Restoring Civility in These Polarizing Times

    Aretha Franklin sang about it. Rodney Dangerfield joked about it. And Jackie Robinson famously said, like him or not, he'd earned it. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. We are living in a period where respect is a neglected virtue — too often sacrificed in public discourse, online exchanges, and everyday interactions. Robert L. "Bob" Dilenschneider aims to change that, even if only one interaction at a time. Bob is the founder of The Dilenschneider Group, which, since October 1991, has provided strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies, professional organizations, trade associations, educational institutions, and leading families and individuals around the world. Bob's newest book, his 20th, is Respect: How to Change the World One Interaction at a Time. The book is a timely reflection on the urgent need for civility in an era of deep division. Drawing on both his life and professional experience and the wisdom of 13 admired leaders, Respect outlines five practical strategies for restoring civility and rebuilding mutual understanding. "It can feel like the world is broken," Bob acknowledges in his book. The solution, he believes, does not rest with political leaders or other highly influential individuals but with individuals, regular citizens, who can take steps to restore a culture of respectfulness. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Robert L. "Bob" Dilenschneider, The Dilenschneider Group Posted: October 27, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 39:28 Episode: 14.21 Popular Books By Robert L. Dilenschneider: The Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence: Everything You Need to Know Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World Prior Monday Morning Radio Episodes Featuring Robert L. Dilenschneider: March 2025: Lou Gehrig, Winston Churchill, and Julia Child as Professional and Personal Role Models September 2023: A Proven Formula Anyone Can Use to Obtain Power and Wield Influence December 2021: The One Defining Trait Shared Early in Adulthood By 25 of History's Heroes January 2020: PR Strategist Robert L. Dilenschneider Looks to History for Decision-Maker Role Models

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  2. 10月19日

    An Eye-Opening Biography of Ken Blanchard and His Unique Approach to Leadership

    Blanchard* trains more than 150,000 people annually in 30 countries. The firm's founder, Ken Blanchard, is one of the all-time outstanding leadership and management experts. His books, including most notably The One Minute Manager, have sold more than 28 million copies. That's what pretty much everyone knows. However, in her new biography, Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads, veteran book editor and author Martha C. Lawrence reveals a side of Blanchard that few people outside of his immediate circle know — an exceptionally kind and generous man of deep conviction who had to overcome numerous hardships and setbacks to achieve his global stature. Martha has worked closely with Blanchard for more than two decades, following stints at Simon & Schuster and Harcourt Publishers, where she edited hundreds of books.  Catch People Doing Things Right delivers an inspiring roadmap for anyone seeking to lead with both results and relationships in mind. Blanchard, who is now 86 years old, has been a guest on Monday Morning Radio twice, in 2019 and 2022. *Formerly The Ken Blanchard Companies Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Martha C. Lawrence, Catch People Doing Things Right Posted: October 20, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 48:23 Episode: 14.20 Popular Books By Ken Blanchard: The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust  The Simple Truths of Service: Inspired by Johnny the Bagger The New One Minute Manager: A Timeless Guide to Effective Leadership, Stress Reduction, and Success in a Rapidly Changing Workplace Martha Lawrence's Mystery Novels Include: Murder in Scorpio The Cold Heart of Capricorn Ashes of Aries

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  3. 10月12日

    100 Books That Can Transform Your Work and Life

    In his new book, 100 Best Books for Work and Life: What They Say, Why They Matter, and How They Can Help You, author and publisher Todd Sattersten distills decades of reading, publishing, and advising authors into a carefully curated list of self-improvement titles. Unlike typical summaries or "listicles," 100 Best Books for Work and Life dives deeper, offering practical guidance on why each selection matters and how readers can apply its lessons today. Todd's recommendations include well-known volumes and far less-well-known titles. And you might be surprised at which books he decided to leave out.  Divided into 25 chapters, each featuring three to five books, Todd covers topics such as Purpose, Relationships, Teams, Mindfulness, and Influence. One of the most striking aspects of Todd's approach is his belief that professional development cannot be separated from personal growth. A book on building better relationships, for instance, is just as valuable at home as it is in the office.  Todd is the publisher of Bard Press, the boutique publishing house — founded by the incomparable Ray Bard — best known for business classics such as The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan and Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Red Book of Selling.  Since taking the reins in 2021, Todd has continued Bard's tradition of releasing one (sometimes two) carefully chosen books each year. His expertise bridges both the editorial and business sides of publishing, giving him a unique vantage point on what makes a book impactful. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Todd Sattersten, Bard Press Posted: October 13, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 42:20 Episode: 14.19 RECOMMENDED BARD PRESS BOOKS: Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build your Business and Career When Everyone Leads the Toughest Challenges Get Seen and Solved The Gift of Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading Fired Up! Selling: Great Quotes to Inspire, Energize, Succeed The Wizard of Ads: Turning Words into Magic and Dreamers into Millionaires

    42 分钟
  4. 10月5日

    The New Era of Weather Forecasting Will Save Lives and Open a Vast Array of Entrepreneurial Opportunities

    It's raining, it's pouring, what vital business intelligence are you ignoring? The next explosive area of business opportunity and risk may well be weather forecasting.  The opportunity will accrue to those owners and entrepreneurs who understand that a new era of meteorology has dawned and view weather forecasting as an inextricable form of business intelligence. The risk is that myopic executives may cling to the mistaken notion that weather forecasts — "notoriously inaccurate" — are only about what to wear, how the morning commute might be impacted, and if they should bring along an umbrella when the go outside. In his new book, Cloud Warriors: Deadly Storms, Climate Chaos―and the Pioneers Creating a Revolution in Weather Forecasting, veteran journalist Thomas E. "Tom" Weber debunks two prevalent myths: 1.) That weather forecasts are frequently way off, and 2.) That the weather doesn't have an impact on almost every company, directly or indirectly. Tom is the former executive editor at TIME who oversaw the magazine's cover stories and feature journalism. Earlier in his career, he served as a technology reporter, columnist, and bureau chief at The Wall Street Journal. Powered by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the internet of things, weather forecasting — even micro forecasts confined to small geographic areas — has become vastly more accurate. Importantly, better forecasting saves lives by correctly predicting threatening hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and floods well in advance and preventing catastrophic damage to vital infrastructure. Savvy companies — big and small — are already investing in weather intelligence, and the imperative for those who have yet to get on board will only grow in the years ahead. [Be sure to visit Tom Weber's website here.] Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Thomas E. Weber, Cloud Warriors: Deadly Storms, Climate Chaos―and the Pioneers Creating a Revolution in Weather Forecasting Posted: October 6,, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 1 hour and 3 minutes Episode: 14.18 POPULAR EPISODES: Bulk Up Your Business Muscles with These Proven Retail Strategies Discover the Unlimited Power of Mastering Intentions: How You Can Transform Your Professional and Personal Life Marcy Syms Shares the Legacy and Lessons of Her Family's Pioneering Fashion Chain

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  5. 9月28日

    The Smarter Way to Grow Online Revenue — Turning More Visitors into Customers

    Most business owners obsess over driving more traffic to their websites. But as Brian Schmitt, CEO of Surefoot and a returning guest, explains, the fastest and most efficient way to grow profits is by converting more of the website visitors that companies already attract into paying customers. Surefoot is a data-driven conversion rate optimization agency for e-commerce brands and a leading authority on controlled consumer experiments — also known as A/B testing.  By testing version 'A' of a webpage against version 'B,' Surefoot pinpoints which design, headline, graphic, or call-to-action wins more customers. Surefoot's signature methodology is what it calls the "Revenue Friction Roadmap," a structured way to uncover what potential customers are thinking but not saying out loud. While most optimization experts aim for a 20–25% bump, Brian's clients often see nearly double that impact: a 40–44% increase in sales from existing site visitors. Even minor tweaks, Brian explained — backed by hard data — can deliver game-changing results. On this week's episode, Brian shares actionable steps that any business owner can implement to turn more of their website visitors into loyal customers. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Brian Schmitt, Surefoot Posted: September 29, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 52:45 Episode: 14.17 RELATED EPISODES: Nine Out of Ten New Online Retailers Never Make Their First Sale UX is the Most Powerful Differentiator in Today's Highly Competitive Business World Yes, She is Crazy — Crazy Like a Fox, Helping Online Brands Achieve Impressive Results

    53 分钟
  6. 9月20日

    Mohammed bin Salman, the 40-Year-Old Saudi Crown Prince Poised to Shape the Next 50 Years of Global Politics, Energy, and Business

    Karen Elliott House was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for her coverage of the Middle East. Arguably, she knows more about the region, and Saudi Arabia in particular, than any other active journalist or author.  For her latest book, Why Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Matters to the World, Karen conducted more than half a dozen in-depth interviews with the 40-year-old Saudi Crown Prince, known universally as "MBS." For global business owners and executives, the dramatic Saudi transformation over the past decade, spearheaded by MBS, presents both promise and peril: vast opportunities for investment and growth but also political and legal risks that demand careful navigation. The pace of change under MBS has astonished even veteran observers like Karen, who has traveled to the kingdom more than 45 times since the late 1970s. Today, Saudi women can drive, hold jobs across industries, and participate openly in public life. Entertainment venues — from concerts to theme parks — are thriving. Restaurants that once erected wooden partitions to shield women from the public now bustle with mixed crowds. Karen compares his confidence and determination to that of Jack Welch at General Electric or Lee Kuan Yew, a founding father of modern Singapore. Like them, MBS is willing to make unpopular decisions in pursuit of national transformation. Whether his reforms endure, she cautions, depends on two factors: keeping the economy growing and avoiding foreign policy missteps that could unite his enemies. With a half-century potentially ahead of him as the next Saudi King, Mohammed bin Salman will be an unavoidable force in global politics and business. As Karen puts it, Americans must move beyond old stereotypes and reckon with the kingdom as it is — complex, evolving, and essential. Purchase Your Copies of Karen's Insightful Books on Saudi Arabia: The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines - and Future Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Karen Elliott House Posted: September 22, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 57:20 Episode: 14.16

    57 分钟
  7. 9月14日

    The Most Effective Leaders Look Inward First to Become An Individual Others Want to Follow

    Mike Kelly, a veteran of senior leadership roles at Michelin and Macy's, now coaches business owners and managers through his advisory, Right Path Enterprises. His mission: to help leaders guide their organizations more effectively by first learning to lead themselves. Unlike many experts, Mike believes that genuine influence begins with leading yourself. Investing in personal growth pays dividends at work, at home, and in the community, he says. Mike is the author of Leaderfluence: Secrets of Leadership Essential to Effectively Leading Yourself and Positively Influencing Others. Among the topics Mike discusses on this week's episode are when to trust the data over your own instinct, how to keep top talent without paying more than you can afford, and why you should encourage your employees to take risks at work. Mike also outlines seven priorities that will enable leaders to look back with confidence, knowing they stayed aligned with what matters most to them. His approach delivers a double benefit: leaders grow as individuals while becoming more effective and inspiring managers. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Mike Kelly,  Right Path Enterprises Posted: September 15, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 48:378 Episode: 14.15 POPULAR EPISODES: Authors Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley Offer 52 Ways to Bolster Employee Satisfaction and Productivity The Enduring Ability of "The Power of Habit" and "Smarter Faster Better" to Improve Your Life Bestselling Author Joanne Lipman Shares Her Formula for Professional and Personal Reinvention

    49 分钟
  8. 9月6日

    Mick Torbay Will Change the Way You Think About Marketing Forever

    Mick Torbay has a simple verdict on most advertising campaigns: they don't work. "Most ads are rubbish," he declares. "They accomplish nothing, they waste people's time, and they waste peoples' money. When the commercial break comes on, people stand up and go to the bathroom or turn the volume down." It's harsh, but accurate nonetheless. Ads created by Mick, on the other hand, are the kind that inspire listeners and viewers to turn up the volume, talk about the spots with family and friends, and remain lodged in their brains until they morph into paying customers. Mick, a wildly successful maverick marketer and one of the elite Wizard of Ads partners, is the rare expert who knows — and can explain — why some ads succeed spectacularly while most crash and burn. And he knows who most often is to blame. Brace yourself, as Mick shares his bold ideas and imaginative strategies that lead to long-lasting customer loyalty. If you're tired of throwing away money on ads that don't work, this is the episode you can't afford to miss. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Mick Torbay, Wizard of Ads  Posted: September 8, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 52:50 Episode: 14.14 RELATED EPISODES: Johnny Molson, a Marketing Maestro, on the Two Words That Transform Branding 'Semple' Strategies to Rev Your Advertising and Marketing Campaigns Two Living Legends of Marketing Offer You Actionable Tips for Success

    53 分钟
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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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