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Preparing for the Interview | Ep. 053

06/ 30/ 2021 12 min

In this episode I will share with you how to crush your next job interview AND give you one killer-question to ask the interviewer that will virtually guarantee you get the job.  As always, email me directly at with your thoughts. My job every…


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Profiles in Talent & Virtue with Bryan Baird – Insurance Disruptor & Entrepreneur | Ep. 052

06/ 28/ 2021 29 min

In part four of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I am joined by Bryan Baird, serial entrepreneur and captain of business in the WDC metro insurance industry.  Bryan will tell us about the trials and tribulations of…


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Profiles in Talent & Virtue with CIA’s Most Interesting Man in the World: Ross Newland | Ep. 051

06/ 21/ 2021 34 min

In part three of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I am joined by Ross Newland, 26-year CIA operative and Chief of Station whose exploits around the world are legendary.  Mr. Newland takes us behind the “Curtain” and…


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Profiles in Talent & Virtue with Green Beret Extraordinaire, Peter Gold | Ep. 050

06/ 14/ 2021 38 min

In part two of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I have an informative, inspiring, and very entertaining discussion with long-time Green Beret friend, Peter Gold.  Pete’s take on Talent and Virtue is very different…


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Profiles in Talent & Virtue with Craig Picken | Ep. 049

06/ 7/ 2021 28 min

In Part One of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I discuss with Naval Aviator, Craig Picken, how talent and virtue can still co-exist in the boardroom AND on the battlefield.  Mr. Picken is a former naval aviator and now…


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Profiles in Talent & Virtue | Ep. 048

06/ 1/ 2021 6 min

In this podcast episode, I will introduce you to a new ten-part series to begin on Monday, June 7th.  It is called, Profiles in Talent & Virtue, It is a series of ten interviews with Captains of Industry & Sport, Distinguished members of…


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Five Ways a Recruiter Can Destroy Your Career | Ep. 047

05/ 31/ 2021 8 min

In this podcast episode, I will discuss five ways a recruiter can destroy your career if they don’t know what they are doing.  You will be surprised and shocked at what goes on behind the scenes.  As always, email me directly at with your…


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Six Reasons why a Local Recruiter is Your Best Option | Ep. 046

05/ 24/ 2021 13 min

In this podcast episode, I will give you six reasons why you should work with a local recruiter in search of your next professional opportunity and NOT job boards or social media.  As always, email me directly at with your thoughts. My job every…


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Five Lessons from the NFL Draft | Ep. 045

05/ 17/ 2021 13 min

In this podcast episode, I will discuss the Five Takeaways from the NFL Draft as they relate to top talent in the insurance industry.  You will be surprised.  As always, email me directly at with your thoughts. My job every episode is to…


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The NFL Draft & Insurance | Ep. 044

03/ 22/ 2021 9 min

In this podcast episode, I will show you just how similar the NFL Draft selection process is to the way we evaluate and select top talent in the insurance industry. Some of the key measurables will surprise you. As always, email me directly at with…