Leo & Randy On Transition (Including Our Podcast)

Leo’s first book (a book co-authored with Vistage CEO, Leon Shapiro) was titled The Power Of Peers. After the publication, our podcasting adventures started with The Year Of The Peer, the first iteration where we interviewed over 50 high achievers who taught us that peers should likely be viewed through a wider lens. Every person is influenced by a variety of people who help us learn and grow. From those interviews, Leo was inspired to write his second book, What Anyone Can Do (a title inspired by running coach Joe Henderson who observed that what differentiates most successful people from the rest of us is not their raw talent; its that they consistently do what anyone can do, that most of us never will).

Our pursuit of learning and evangelizing the peer advantage continues. We passionately seek to learn more about how all of us can benefit by being more intentional and purposeful in making our circle of influence as useful as possible. It’s not just about our personal growth, but it’s also about our joint cooperation to serve one another so we can all grow and improve.

During this pandemic Leo was able to complete his third book, Peernovation: What Peer Groups Can Teach Us About Building High Performing Teams. Due to be published this fall, Leo narrowed the focus to our most passionate pursuit, helping people learn and leverage the truth that who you surround yourself with matters! We also tightened our focus in the podcast, too.

The work isn’t limited to books or this podcast, but it encompasses all of our work. Within the last year, Leo has launched a new company, Peernovation, LLC aimed at providing deeper insights and service to leaders, individuals, teams, and groups. Together, we’re taking a sharper aim as we follow our belief that together we can accomplish so much more, individually and together. Peernovation is a professional service provider helping leaders build and create more effective teams. Peernovation also serves individuals and organizations who want to achieve elevated personal and group performance.

Beginning next week, we’re rebranding the podcast as Peernovation. Our first guest is scheduled to be Craig Weber, author/speaker, and leader of The Weber Consulting Group. Craig authored Conversational Capacity and Influence In Action, books that provide valuable frameworks on how people can better engage in effective communication for improved performance.

#WhoYouSurroundYourselfWithMatters

#Peernovation

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving one another at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Craig Weber’s books: Conversational Capacity and Influence In Action

When In Doubt, Do The Opposite, Leo’s CEOWORLD article

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers, What Anyone Can Do, Peernovation (Coming soon!)

The Peer Advantage – forming now, Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners

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Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy With Jay Izso

Eight weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve now had time to process what is happening to us.  All of our lives have been significantly disrupted, which is why today we’ve invited Jay Izso to join us, as we try to learn from this experience…together!

#WhoYouSurroundYourselfWithMatters

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving one another at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Jay Izso is the host of the podcast, The New Direction

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy On Fear

America is now slowly opening back up from the coronavirus pandemic. The past 6 weeks or so have provoked fear and uncertainty all over the planet. From school teachers to corporate leaders, from local city government leaders to factory workers, we’re all fearful about the present and the future. How long will this last? What will things look like once our lives resume to something more like our past normal? We have more questions than answers. Time like these can help us better understand the value of peers and others – people who can help us see things more clearly as together we try to figure out ways to build our brightest future.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving one another at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Leo was part of an online panel this week entitled, Focus on the PLAN, not the PROBLEM

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy On Opportunities With Phil Holberton

We’re joined today by Boston-based Vistage Chair Phil Holberton. During this coronavirus pandemic, Phil’s CEO peer groups have collectively and individually faced personal and professional disruptions. This challenge has brought the group members closer together and made them value their work together more highly. Many CEOs are growing increasingly focused on the opportunities as society begins to slowly move past this current crisis.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving one another at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Phil Holberton – Speaking of Leadership

Boston area CEOs interested in Phil’s groups can contact him here

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy On Virtual Meetings

Virtual meetings have become the norm during the coronavirus pandemic, as every industry and organization has been disrupted.  While most of us are becoming more proficient at participating in virtual meetings, presenting at virtual meetings, especially during a pandemic, is just not the same as presenting in person.  Seminar leaders, content presenters, and others are likely having to make some major adjustments in order to create and maintain high engagement using video conferencing platforms.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving them at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy On Preparation

All of us are trying our best to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Daily changes are keeping us on edge. Global disruption has impacted every industry sector on the planet. Today, we talk about helping each other “climb out of the hole” and discuss preparing for life after this crisis has passed. Now is the time for us to work together and help one another find our way forward.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving them at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

TEC – The Executive Committee, Canada

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (FREE membership as we battle the isolation and uncertainty)

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy On Your Groups

The coronavirus pandemic is providing an opportunity for members of peer advisory groups (mastermind groups) to weather this crisis together while they also look to create their best future, once life returns to normal. Leo has been using video conferencing platforms to deliver presentations and webinars to business leaders, members and Chairs for TEC Canada and Vistage.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving them at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Who You Surround Yourself with Matters (TEC Canada Webinar) – You’ll be asked to register by submitting your name and email address, then you can access it from there!

TEC – The Executive Committee, Canada

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (FREE membership during the Covid19 crisis)

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy On Coronavirus

Covid19 has created a level of global uncertainty that cuts to the heart of our collective humanity.  It seems like yesterday people were enjoying a great start to the new year.  Today, many are now wondering if they’ll survive – economically or physically.  Such a seismic shift in market, physical and emotional conditions is rocking the very foundation of our society.

Who you surround yourself matters. Especially now. As we distance socially from physical contact, it’s more important than ever that we remain connected.  We’ll get through this, but it will take all of us working together to make that happen.  Today, we talk about the importance and value of doing so.

For ideas on how you can lean on your peers and serve them at the same time, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (accepting applications now for FREE membership)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy On Trial & Error

Leo kicks off today’s discussion with a phrase that speaks to what inhibits too many of us from taking meaningful action – psychological safety. Quite simply, we’re afraid. The result? Inaction.

The highest achievers lean into doing things and figuring it out as they go. It’s largely trial and error activity unbothered by imperfection.

Would you like to leverage the power of peers inside your company or organization? Contact us today and let’s see how we can help.

Useful links:

Alexander Keehnen’s Win Mastermind

Connect with Alexander Keehnen, The Stress-Free Manager

Dan Hoffman founded Circl.es – an innovative platform to help groups and teams collaborate online more effectively

Jeffrey Hayzlett, CEO of C-Suite Network and much more.

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (accepting applications now)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Leo & Randy On Best Teams

Leo is putting in the work toward publishing his new book. The content is driving deeper thoughts about our work together in groups and teams. During his workshops, Leo will often ask participants to talk about their memories and experiences with the best teams of their lives. Today we each answer that question and reflect on the lessons we learned.

Would you like to leverage the power of peers inside your company or organization? Contact us today and let’s see how we can help.

Useful links:

Alexander Keehnen’s Win Mastermind

Connect with Alexander Keehnen, The Stress-Free Manager

Dan Hoffman founded Circl.es – an innovative platform to help groups and teams collaborate online more effectively

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (accepting applications now)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram