Tag: jason mefford

 
You’ve probably heard the term “mindfulness” but does it have any place in corporate #leadership??
Top organizations all around the world are starting to embrace the concept, so this week I’m talking with Marc Lesser on the #JammingwithJason #podcast.
I met Marc several years ago at the Mindful Workplace Summit in northern California who not only has been studying and practicing mindfulness for decades, but he’s also been the CEO of several companies, so he knows exactly how mindfulness fits into corporate leadership.
And since command and control, dictator style leadership hurts people, organizations, and is dying… wouldn’t you rather learn how to embrace the future of leadership?
Marc Lesser is a speaker, facilitator, workshop leader, and executive coach. He is known for his engaging, experiential presentations that integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices and training. He is the author of 4 books, including Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen, and CEO of ZBA Associates, an executive development and leadership consulting company.
Marc helped develop the world-renowned Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program within Google – a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training for leaders which teaches the art of integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and business savvy for creating great corporate cultures and a better world.
He founded and was CEO of 3 companies, and has an MBA degree from New York University. Marc was a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for 10 years, and director of Tassajara, Zen Mountain Center, the first Zen monastery in the western world. He leads Mill Valley Zen, a weekly meditation group.
Learn more about Marc at: https://marclesser.net/
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

In this #jammingwithjason #podcast I speak with my friend Mo Issa about his journey of self discovery and finding what is really important in life.
I met Mo many years ago when we were both trained to be coaches by Brian Tracy and we have continued our friendship as our paths keep crossing. Mo is one of the most authentic, reflective and wise people I know, so thought it was perfect to have him on the podcast to discuss how to become more self-aware, intentional, and learn how to slow down and relax… things most of us don’t start doing until a mid-life crisis.
And I’m guessing you don’t want to have a “crisis” in your life to before you start implementing this wisdom, right?!
And of course, like usual there are lots of quotable lines and lessons for you to develop habits that help you live your best life and get the most out of your career.
How can you reflect more and be intentional in your life?
Learn more about Mo and sign up for his weekly newsletter at: mo-issa.com
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

Have you ever worked for a horrible boss? If you are a boss, how do you know that YOU aren’t the horrible boss?
In todays #jammingwithjason #podcast episode we discuss the changes in work mentality and how leadership should change in order to promote a better working environment.
So let’s leave the old broken model of command and control corporate leadership behind and start adopting better leadership style that promote a better work culture, is more authentic, and comes from a place of internal power and love.
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

In case you missed it, there has been a lot of change in how organizations are dealing with #compliance. Risk management concepts, use of data, using compliance to lead to greater business efficiency, third-party risk, just to name a few.
It’s as if compliance has gotten a face lift recently and looks a whole lot more like a risk function adding value instead of just a cost of doing business.
I’m joined by Tom Fox to discuss some of the recent changes and how he has incorporated the “nuts and bolts” needed to operationalize compliance in your organization in his updated “The Compliance Handbook, 2nd Edition” where he shares practical tips like 31 days to a more effective compliance function.
As usual, we don’t just jam about compliance and #risk, but also music and some career advice you won’t want to miss.
Save 20% on Tom’s new book when you use this link: https://lexisnexis.com/fox20
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

With business entering the digital world, we need to start looking into alternate populations to begin hiring from. Sure there are people of different skin colors or sexes, but what about individuals with physical disabilites or people from the autistic population.
Sometimes to tackle certain situations, a different point of view can be highly beneficial.
Not only can business reach out and bring in employees from different walks of life, but companies can also look into how to treat their employees equitably. For some employees a flexible schedule would be helpful, or perhaps a cafeteria type benefits plan may work better for your employee base.
Julie Thompson joins us today on the Jamming with Jason podcast to discuss positive ways that industry can change in many ways for the better!
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

This is a fun #jammingwithjason #podcast episode because I not only get to talk about music (which I love), but I also get to connect with a childhood friend who is an award winning musician, Joseph L. Young.
From just listening to music you enjoy, to playing an instrument, music can provide many psychological benefits such as reducing stress or getting into your “flow” state.
Music provides many outlets that can enrich one’s life. Listen in to learn more about the many positive effects that music can bring to you!
Whatever you do, check out Joseph’s music on Apple, Pandora, Spotify, pretty much anywhere you can listen to music and his website: https://josephlyoung.com/ When you do, you will see the power music can have on your emotions, mindfulness, and help you transform you life.
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

Yep, you read that correctly. In this special episode of #jammingwithjason the tables are turned again and you get to hear Jason interviewed on Robert Berry’s Corporate Quitters podcast.
We discuss how Jason helps people with career insurance – how you can succeed in your current job, develop the skills that help you get that promotion or new position at a new company, or even help you get a new job quicker if you happened to be laid off or fired.
We also get into Jason’s story on how he left being a corporate executive and why he does what he does now with his various businesses, and so much more. Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/ to hear all the juicy details.
 

In this episode I share a recent discussion I had on Clubhouse in The Audit Room with Tracie Marquardt, Trent Russell, and Robert Berry. See what’s available and what’s coming for #internalaudit media options.
Listen to the whole #jammingwithjason #podcast episode at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

What does it take to be an agent of change in #internalaudit?
The times they are a changing. Are you ready??
Well there’s nobody better to talk about this topic than Richard Chambers who wrote a book on the topic and has had a 46 year career in internal audit.
You probably know Richard from his years as President and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors #IIA, but listen to this episode to also find out what he’s up to now, and learn some other interesting things about Richard like his favorite Beatle, and the advice he’d give to the young Richard who was starting out in his career today.
So much good information you can learn when you listen to the entire #jammingwithjason #podcast at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/
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