21 SEP 2022 · In this episode, we are joined by Michael's wife, Alexandra Sanchez Kurland. She is the founder of Alexandra On The Go, a local notary management company predominantly serving Orange County, California. In the podcast, Alexandra shares the story of how she launched her company. She also shares her career journey as an operations officer for an HVAC company to stepping into a sales role at Branded Group, which formed the foundation for her own business.. . Key Takeaways When it comes to your career aspirations, know what you want and ask for it. Developing your networking skills is key to business success. Be open to learn from experienced mentors and coaches. Quotes "A big reason why I thrived was because of networking." - Alexandra "I always knew if I could get in front of someone, I was 98% sure I was going to close that deal."- Alexandra Book Mentioned in The Episode Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61251512-broken-to-better Featured in this Episode Alexandra Sanchez Kurland Founder of Alexandra On The Go Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Alexandraonthego Website: https://www.Alexandraonthego.com Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com Words from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Book promotion 01:26 Episode Introduction 03:22 Our guest’s life background 03:44 How did Michael and Alexandra meet? 09:04 How was the first interview with Michael? 11:59 The start of the mentorship relationship 18:29 The challenges and roadblocks Michael and Alexandra faced 20:34 What happens after leaving the Branded Group? 25:26 The life of Michael and Alexandra being married 27:49 What will be the future? 29:30 How to reach Alexandra 31:02 Outro

7 SEP 2022 · Dallin Cooper is an author and a keynote speaker who founded Atmosphere Marketing LLC and Ugly Chews. His new book, “Get on the Bull: Developing Attitudes and Behaviors for Successful Leadership” is about ethically progressing into a leadership roles. In this episode, Dallin shares his life from being a shepherd in Wyoming, getting his degree in college, becoming an entrepreneur, and lastly, the process of becoming an author and a keynote speaker. He explains the purpose of his book and how he used his father's bull-riding experience to draw a connection between a leader's attitude and that of a bull rider. Dallin discusses his passion for ethicical leadership and the importance of balancing priorities to avoid burnout. Key Takeaways The things that make you a good person also make you a good leader. Your attitude and behavior determine your leadership success. Grit is important but leaders must be mindful of burnout. Quotes: “Good leadership is secretly just ethics.” “Don't run yourself ragged. It's not worth it.” Book Mentioned in The Episode Get on the Bull: Developing Attitudes and Behaviors for Successful Leadership https://www.amazon.com/Get-Bull-Developing-Successful-Leadership/dp/108804218X https://www.waucomabookstore.com/book/9781088042113 Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61251512-broken-to-better Featured in this Episode Dallin Cooper Speaker & Consultant, Ethics and Leadership Founder, Atmosphere Marketing LLC Founder, Ugly Chews Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallincooper Website: https://dallincooper.com Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc. Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com Words from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Book promotion 01:27 Episode Introduction 02:17 Dallin's background 03:18 More about his book 04:42 More about Dallin’s journey 10:45 Dallin on bull riding 13:38 Getting into a leadership role 17:28 lessons he wished he knew before 23:36 Dallin’s favorite part of his book 30:31 How to connect with Dallin and get a copy of his book 31:36 Conclusion

24 AUG 2022 · Deepa Purushothaman is a former senior executive, a corporate inclusion visionary; and co-founder of nFormation. She is the author of the book titled, The First, The Few, and The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America. She is also a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School. In today's episode, Deepa talks about her unique background, including her surroundings and the lessons she learned. She shares how growing up as a woman of color, there were no role models given the dominance of males in her industry. Deepa is a strong supporter of women of color, helping them to navigate the corporate structures to achieve their personal levels of success. Deepa also shares the story of the founding of her company, nFormation and discusses key principles from her new book. Key Takeaways The lack of role models for women of color can prevent or stall meaningful career development. Personal worth and value must come from something intrinsic, not from a job. Each person should have a personal definition of success. Quotes “You're worthy of being you.” – Deepa “I am a person outside of my job.” - Deepa Book Mentioned in The Episode The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/First-Few-Only-Redefine-Corporate/dp/0063084716 GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58275733-the-first-the-few-the-only Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61251512-broken-to-better Featured in this Episode Deepa Purushothaman Co-founder of nFormation, Author of The First, The Few, The Only Personal website: https://www.deepapuru.com Company Website: https://www.n2formation.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepapuru Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeepaPuru Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepa.puru Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com Words from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Book Promotion; Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership 01:29 Episode Intro 02:20 Deepa’s background 05:01 Her reasons for supporting the growth of women 09:20 The start of change 17:48 Diagnosed with Lyme disease 20:21 Gathering amazing women 24:47 Details about her book 25:44 Her company, nFormation 27:01 More Details about her book 28:06 How to reach Deepa 28:37 Conclusion

10 AUG 2022 · Michael Walsh discusses the evolution of caregiving and how the industry was in need of a complete paradigm shift. This led to the formation of his company, Cariloop. Michael talks in depth about the responsibilities and burdens of caregiving and how his organization has developed a system to support families and caregivers and his plans for the future.. Key Takeaways Prepare for the future of work by creating a culture of care and empathy. Build stakeholder capitalism into your business model and strategy. The caregiving model must evolve to address the changing needs of an aging population. Quotes “The role of a corporation is to create value for all stakeholders.” “Give back to your community and be a part of the solution.” Featured Book in this episode Broken to Better: 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Better-Ways-Fail-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0B4DVDK94 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61251512-broken-to-better Featured in this Episode Michael Walsh CEO & Co-Founder of Cariloop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walshmichaelr Twitter: https://twitter.com/walshmichaelr Profile: https://www.cariloop.com/profile-of-a-founder:-michael-walsh Company Website: https://www.cariloop.com Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com Words from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Releasing my first book 01:22 Intro 02:19 Guest Introduction and his background 05:00 The experience of being a caregiver 09:27 Awareness campaign of Cariloop 13:38 Empathy in the workplace 17:35 Cariloop as a B-Corp/PBC 22:17 The highlights 25:06 The next thing for Cariloop 29:14 How to reach Michael Walsh Produced by Heartcast Media https://www.heartcastmedia.com/

25 JUL 2022 · In the episode, Michael speaks with DeLinda Forsythe, the CEO and Founder of "ICE", Innovative Commercial Environments about how the Conscious Capitalism movement inspired her to launch a purpose-driven organization that cares about its people, customers, and community. DeLinda talks about the launch of her business and the principles that have contributed to its growth, including mentorship that facilitates leadership and growth. DeLinda also discusses her book titled "Inspiring Generational Leadership: Your Guide to Design a Conscious Culture" and how her organization’s growth inspired its principles and best practices. Key Takeaways Create a personal brand based on ethics, integrity, consistency, and follow through. Develop a lexicon, a language to define and sustain your organization’s growth. Listening and mutual respect among your team enhances the employee experience and improves retention. Quotes I started ICE because I wanted to create a workplace that I had always imagined but never experienced. - DeLinda What we do for a living is create beautiful office spaces for our customers and for their employees to transcend the ordinary. - DeLinda The corporation exists not necessarily for profit, but for a higher purpose and that purpose is to elevate humanity. - DeLinda Book Mentioned in the Episode Inspiring Generational Leadership: Your Guide to Design a Conscious Culture Check it out here! Official Website: https://www.delindaforsythe.com/book Amazon: www.amazon.com/Inspiring-Generational-Leadership-Conscious-Culture/dp/1631956213 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50977354-compete-every-day Featured in this Episode DeLinda Forsythe Founder and CEO of Innovative Commercial Environments Personal Website: https://www.delindaforsythe.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delinda-forsythe-3aa05211 Company Website: https://www.icesd.com Email: delinda@delindaforsythe.com Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com Words from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:03 DeLinda’s background 06:48 Being creative 11:44 Partnering with a big manufacturer 13:03 Promoting people to high positions 19:53 Overview of DeLinda’s book” Inspiring Generational Leadership” 29:56 How to reach DeLinda

11 JUL 2022 · Mike's guest for this episode is Jake Thompson, a keynote speaker, author, and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day. Jake speaks about his life experiences, from working odd jobs as a kid to becoming an entrepreneur. He shares his journey to becoming a keynote speaker to corporate leaders, executives, and management teams has impacted the way leadership interacts with their teams. Moreover, Jake mentions that in recent years, companies are shifting towards focusing on the growth of their employees. He noted that many of the employees, especially the younger generation, want to have mentorship programs, acknowledgement for their work, and personal development. Jake shares key takeaways from his book, "Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning at Work and in Life." Key Takeaways The better we can develop people, the better they become, the better work they're going to do, and the more fulfilled and purpose-driven they're going to be. Invest in your people so they will grow within the organization. To compete every day, outwork your talent, be intentional with who you seek wisdom from and associate with, always do your best, and control your controllables. Quotes “I knew what the feeling had been like to give in, to fear, to discomfort, to not go after something because you were afraid you were going to fail or what people might say.” “If we can professionally and personally develop our people, it's going to grow our company.” Book Mentioned in the Episode Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Work and Life Check it here! Official: https://www.competeeveryday.com/products/compete-every-day-book Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Compete-Every-Day-Not-So-Secret-Winning/dp/1950892522 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50977354-compete-every-day Featured in this Episode Jake Thompson Keynote Speaker, Author & Chief Encouragement Officer Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompson4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakeathompson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks Performance Coach Website: https://jakeathompson.com/ Company Website: https://www.competeeveryday.com/ Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com Words from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:56 Jake’s background and what he do 04:13 Adaptability to changing situations 06:51 The retail business 09:50 Before selling T-shirts 14:06 From T-shirt selling to keynote speaking 18:27 Unforgettable and impactful talks of all time 20:27 Offers and services 22:54 The shift to invest in people 28:26 Overview of the book “Compete Every Day” 32:34 Contact Info 32:47 Outro This podcast was produced by Heartcast Media. https://www.heartcastmedia.com/

29 JUN 2022 · Organizations need knowledgeable and skilled employees. However, the world is fast-changing, and machines and AI technologies are swiftly replacing many previous occupations. This is both a threat and an opportunity. Therefore, employees need to be upskilled and companies need to prepare for the new opportunities that will arise before the market is saturated. Overall, organizations face a challenge in effectively training their employees, including new hires. In this podcast, Mike invites Dr. Robin Sargent, the Founder and CEO of IDOL courses, IDOL courses Academy, and IDOL Talent Pool. The pair discuss the IDOL Courses Academy emphasizing the need for up-to-date training and ongoing learning in their personal lives, and at work especially as innovation is fast evolving and traditional jobs are gradually being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies. Dr. Sargent speaks on how retraining your employees is more cost efficient than hiring new talent. Dr. Sargent discusses E-Learning Analytics and how this may help leaders to develop a learning program that meets your company's goals. Finally, Dr. Sargent talks about her new book, "Do It Messy Approach: A Step by Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers." Key Takeaways What is IDOL Courses Academy and its purpose? Understanding the importance of intra-learning and its impact on organizations Cost savings and efficiency of effective employee development programs. E-Learning analytics and its analysis interpretation The Kirkpatrick model and its impact on learning program development Quotes “The industry really is going more towards creating cultures of learning.” – Dr. Robin Sargent “Learning outcomes and learning objectives are supposed to be measurable.” – Dr. Robin Sargent We're putting a testing program into place where if you want to get promoted at Branded Group, you have to be able to pass the test to show that you've got the knowledge to go to the next level. And I think that's going to be a game-changer for us because we can promote people on feel or on their performance – Michael Kurland Book Mentioned in The Episode Do It Messy Approach: A Step by Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers Get the Book here: Official: https://www.idolcourses.com/book Learning Model Mentioned in the Episode The Kirkpatrick Model - is a widely used approach for assessing the effectiveness of training and learning initiatives. It ranks formal and informal training techniques on four levels: response, learning, behavior, and results. Featured in this Episode Robin Sargent, Ph.D. Instructional Designer-Online Learning Founder, Owner, and President of IDOL courses, IDOL courses Academy, and IDOL Talent Profile/Website: http://www.mrsrobinsargent.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinsargent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinpoo/ Website: https://www.idolcourses.com/academy Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com A Word from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded-Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Dr. Sargent's background and what she does 02:43 What is IDOL Courses Academy? 03:52 The impact of Branded Group college training program on Mike's company 05:59 Creating competencies to measure learnings in preparation for promotion 07:50 The need for upskilling and reskilling in this fast-paced world 12:54 The profits and advantages of re-training and developing employees 17:25 E-Learning analytics and what is the analysis says 22:26 The upcoming book of Dr. Sargent 28:44 How to reach Dr. Sargent 29:24 Outro This podcast was produced by Heartcast Media.

13 JUN 2022 · Serving as an inspiration to global organizations, Kian Gohar empowers leaders through innovation, leadership, and a strategic approach to creative problem solving to plan for the future of work. In today’s show, Kian discusses the impact that disruption can have on a business and how leaders can create high performance teams using the Muscle Radical Adaptability approach. Key Takeaways Vik’s life and work background and an overview of his book. What it takes to be an excellent CEO. Specific details on how to align values and culture in an organization. Why CEOs need to connect with their people at all levels. How CEOs need to track the hard and soft KPI’s in an organization. How CEOs mobilize the organization towards a common goal. Why CEOs must engage and interact with their board members and stakeholders. Why CEOs must take control of their energy to have a positive impact on the organization. Quotes "I knew that I needed to take care of myself if I was going to be able to run this company effectively. And so I started a regimen of exercise and meditation" - Michael “I'm a mission-driven person. As a result, I want to combine my skills as an entrepreneur and develop businesses that tackle global challenges.”. - Vik “We’re going towards an economy with fewer centralized platforms, which means that people will be able to connect, transact, and communicate more directly with one another.” - Vik Book Mentioned in The Episode CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest Get the Books here: Official: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/ceo-excellence Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Excellence-Mindsets-Distinguish-Leaders/dp/1982179678 Featured in this Episode Vikram Malhotra Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company. Advisor to CEOs, top teams, and Boards on strategy, transformation, organizational effectiveness, and growth | Co-Author of CEO Excellence Profile: https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/vik-malhotra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-malhotra/ Website: https://www.mckinsey.com/ Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com A Word from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Brandon Group's better experience and how we provide industry-leading on-demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Vik’s Background and what does he do? 03:21 Vik’s experience for over 36 years and putting it into his book 06:25 Vik’s Book, “CEO Excellence” and what it is all about. 08:03 Vik telling what does it takes to be an excellent CEO 13:53 Getting the stockholders and shareholders on the same page during the pandemic 16:07 Mike, as a CEO, can connect more with his people down the line 19:55 Viks sharing how CEOs aligned and tackle the soft stuff in an organization 22:53 Viks Sharing how to mobilize the organization as CEOs 25:08 How should CEOs engage and interact with their board members 26:42 Viks Shares how CEOs are connecting with their stakeholders in three things 30:26 CEOs on managing their energy 35:13 How to find and reach Vik 35:34 Conclusion This podcast was produced by Heartcast Media. https://www.heartcastmedia.com/

6 JUN 2022 · There are several principles for running a successful business and some of them are beneficial in their own right. However, certain common characteristics can be recognized in businesses that flourish and survive in today's fast-paced, ever-changing world. To those who help organizations expand and grow, words like creativity, flexibility, leadership, and luck are constantly at the forefront. However, our guest in today's episode has written a book that provides business leaders with four key categories to propel their business forward, win over their competitors, and embrace an evolving workforce. Listen to this podcast as Michael Kurland interviews Kian Gohar, an author and the founder of Geolab, an innovative research and training organization that empowers leaders through coaching with strategy and design. Kian discusses his background as well as his passion for kitesurfing. He discusses his involvement with the X Prize Foundation and his favorite projects over the previous several years, specifically creating an avatar to clean up nuclear power plant disasters. He also talks about his book, Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest and how it may help business owners prosper and grow in this ever-changing economy. Key Takeaways Kian's background and interest in kite surfing Kian’s affiliation with X Prize Foundation and his favorite X Prize projects Kian’s journey and learnings that lead to his book The four must-have categories of a business to thrive in a constantly changing world The future of businesses using the radical adaptability muscle Quotes I've spent my whole life as an innovator, first as an entrepreneur, then as a venture capitalist, and now as the CEO of a business that helps people and executive teams learn about the future and get better at it. - Kian I'm a mission-driven person. As a result, I wanted to combine my skills as an entrepreneur and develop businesses attempting to tackle global challenges. - Kian We're also going towards an economy with fewer centralized platforms over the next decade, which is another major development. And what this means is that people will be able to connect, transact, and communicate more directly with one another. – Kian I can tell you from my point of view, what made us successful during the pandemic and over the past eight years that we've been in business is having foresight. We've never had the mentality of “we've always done it this way.” - Mike Books, Techs, and Website Mentioned in The Episode BOOK: Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest Find it Here: https://www.geolab.com/get-book https://www.amazon.com/Competing-New-World-Work-Adaptability/dp/1647821959 SPECIAL MENTIONS: Xprize Foundation - https://www.xprize.org/ Stanford Research Institute - https://www.sri.com/ Featured in this Episode Kian Gohar Author, Founder, and CEO of Geo Lab Profile: https://www.kian.is/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fromthekgb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthekgb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiangohar Website: https://www.geolab.com/ Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com A Word from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded Group's BeBetter experience and how we provide industry-leading on-demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Guest introduction and background 06:30 Kian on his stories about kite surfing 08:39 Kian on marching to the tune of his drum 10:39 Favorite projects with X Prize foundation 13:27 Possibilities in the new bionic age 16:00 Kian’s research project that lead to his book 20:00 The Radical Adaptability Muscle: Four key categories 22:43 Case example of foresight: cannabis retail 27:34 The future using Radical Adaptability 30:51 Conclusion This podcast was produced by Heartcast Media.

1 JUN 2022 · Humans are social beings that are hardwired to interact with others. However, as the importance of professional relationships diminishes, individuals are gradually detaching from one another in today's world. There is also a generational divide, since each age has its own set of values, perspectives, and experiences. In this episode, we are joined by Katie McCleary, co-author of the book “Bridge the Gap” and a co-host of a podcast “The Drive.” She discusses the purpose of her book as well as how to bridge the gap between the generations. She also emphasizes the significance of a leader's capacity to connect with their workforce. She suggests that leaders should function with goals or intentions in mind. Key Takeaways What is “Bridge the Gap” all about? How to bridge the gap between different generations. How to connect as a leader to people with egos and those who don’t listen. Why should leaders operate with intention? What does leadership look like in the future? Quote Takeaways “I'm really passionate about curiosity and storytelling and leadership and how our back story, our biology, the way that we sort of operate in the world impacts other people.” – Katie McCleary “Every day, we deal with five distinct generations of people, and each generation has a different background, view, and language. As a result, such factors are impacting communication and relationships” – Katie McCleary Book Mentioned in The Episode “Bridge the Gap” by Katie McCleary and Jennifer Edwards Speakers of this Episode ️Michael Kurland | LinkedIn CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "#BeBetter with Michael Kurland" podcast www.branded-group.com Katie McCleary | Profile | LinkedIn Co-founder & Coauthor of “Bridge the Gap” & Podcast Host of NPR CapRadio's The Drive / Speaker & Relationship Expert Howtobridgethegap.com A Word from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Brandon Group's Be Better experience and how we provide industry leading On-Demand facility maintenance, construction management and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better. Time Stamp [00:00] Intro [01:07] Katie’s interest and philosophy in life. [03:48] What is inside of the book: “Bridge the Gap”? [05:26] How Katie met with her co-author Jennifer. [07:28] The feedback when reading “Bridge the Gap.” [09:05] Bridging the gap between generations. [12:37] How to connect with people who don't listen or have an ego? [17:28] Connecting people as a leader with empathy. [19:54] Leaders should operate with intention. [24:59] Leadership in the next five to 10 years. [29:08] About Katie’s podcast, “The Drive.” [31:23] Outro