Business Lessons from The Little Engine That Could

In this episode: Annika Ahlstrom, ADHD and Executive Function Specialist, shares practical strategies and fun stories from Pippi Longstocking to explain how business owners today can strengthen their own creativity, trust, and inner voice to succeed at whatever they choose to do. 

In This Episode, Brian and Jocelyn explore business lessons from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and its movie adaptation, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." They discuss branding, authenticity, innovation, viral marketing, and succession planning.

In This Episode:  Janet Alvarez, Host of the Business Briefing Show on Sirius XM Channel 132, discussed the timeless lessons from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and how to apply them to running a business today.

In This Episode: Brian and Jocelyn discuss the lessons they learned from their Fathers during their formative years and how they still use their words of wisdom today.

In This Episode: Amy Friedrich, President of Protection at Principal Financial Group, chose "The Little Red Hen" to share personal stories illustrating the value of hard work and initiative, and how these lessons shape her leadership approach today.

In This Episode: Meaghan Moore, VP of Global Partner Marketing at ServiceNow, shares the profound impact of "Wherever You Are," a book given to her when her son was born. She also talks about brief yet significant relationships, the importance of embracing difficult decisions, and her unique approach to leadership that emphasizes trust and employee success.

In This Episode: Brian and Jocelyn discuss the timeless story of "The Little Engine That Could," and find wonderfully applicable lessons in resilience, optimism, perseverance, mindset, and stepping out of comfort zones.

In This Episode: Eileen Wixted, a strategic communications, and crisis management expert, shares how the story of the three little pigs reflects vital business principles like preparation, resilience, and the importance of a strong foundation.

In This Episode, Scott Sill, Executive in Residence at the Wharton MBA for Executives program, discusses the business and leadership lessons embedded in the 'Ted Lasso' series. The most important themes from the show included: the importance of vision, the power of believing in your team, the role of curiosity, and the necessity of caring for and investing in your employees as business owners and leaders.

In This Episode: Barnie Howell is the Founder/CEO of Books in Every Bag, a nonprofit providing free books to children aged birth to five years old.  In the discussion, Barnie shares her childhood fascination with "The Princess and the Pea," and highlights themes of perseverance and belief in oneself. She also talks about her commitment to promoting literacy through Books in Every Bag.