“We don’t know everything, and if we’re constantly looking to improve, when we engage experts to help us get where we want to go, the journey is that much easier,” says Adam Capes on today’s episode of Play Your Position. “I see far too many companies out there who don’t employ coaches, mentors or trainers…

“If one of us is not like the other, then we have to take action.” If you are at all familiar with Sesame Street, this reference by today’s MVP David Quick to the iconic children’s show will hit home. David Quick is referring to how leaders can create a magnetic and compelling vision for their…

“We’re not encouraged to lean into the uncomfortable and ask for what’s important to us,” says today’s PYP MVP Todd Palmer. “The interesting thing is, when it comes to getting a job, the employer wants you to want to work for them. And the employee wants to feel wanted.” “We place machinists and welders —…

At the end of our conversation, I asked Albert Williams who or what is he watching on Sunday. Who is his favorite team? “Well, my daughter is a Girl Scout, so this Sunday is all about selling cookies!” he laughed. I asked him which kind are his favorite. Without hesitation he said, “Samoas.” I smiled.…

“There’s a revolution going on in the accounting world right now,” today’s PYP MVP Ron Saharyan says. “We’re all about an algorithm away from being totally outsourced.” You will discover pretty fast that Ron is not shy about sharing his enthusiasm and passion for embracing change. From his unique vantage point of working with bookkeepers,…

I love when PYP MVPs refer people to be guests on the show. Today’s guest is one such referral, a terrific woman who comes to us via Jo Miller (PYP Episode #87). Selena Rezvani is strong, and tough, and suited up to face the biggest thrills and challenges life throws her way. And to be…

Tom Schwab completes the circle of PYP MVPs from a very special tribe known as Interview Valet. Starting with Aaron Walker, who led to Matt Miller, who led to Scott Beebe, who led to Tom Schwab…I feel like the Interview Valet team has been represented very well here at PYP. That’s one of the many…

“The advice I would give people who are standing around on the sidelines waiting for something to happen is, put your helmet on, get your head out of your a$$ and get moving,” laughs this week’s PYP MVP, Doug Snadler. “The biggest problem most people have is inaction, which leads to a string of excuses…

Mary Kathryn Johnson is quick to tell you don’t bother building a chatbot. “For most businesses, it’s not worth the time,” she says. But using chatbots to build a sales and marketing funnel for your business? Now we’re getting somewhere! “What changed the game for the chatbot industry is when Facebook opened up its Messenger…