🎧 Strike the Right Chord: Leadership Lessons in Harmony, Emotional Intelligence & Team Performance
In this episode of The Business Chop, Dr. Michael Brenner—CEO of Right Chord Leadership and professional saxophonist—joins Audrey to explore how music and leadership intersect. Drawing on over 35 years of musical experience and two decades in leadership development, Dr. Brenner introduces his signature CHORDS model, a powerful framework that helps leaders and teams improve communication, accountability, and collaboration.

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🎵 How musical harmony mirrors effective teamwork
🧠 Why emotional intelligence is the true engine of high performance
🎷 The surprising parallels between jazz improvisation and agile leadership
🧩 How neuroscience can help leaders manage stress and improve decision-making

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this conversation will help you strike the right chord in your organization.

Visit: StrikeTheRightChord.com

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Vinnie Potestivo shares his journey as an Emmy award-winning visibility strategist and media advisor. In this episode, we explore how content ownership can transform your personal brand into a sustainable, monetizable asset.

Vinnie's expertise spans across TV, podcasting, and digital platforms, with a deep understanding of what makes a brand stand out and stay relevant. As a former television network executive at MTV Networks, he played a pivotal role in launching and growing the personal brands of A-list talent including Mandy Moore, Nick Cannon, and Beyoncé.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to claim ownership of your content and intellectual property
• Discover strategies for turning your personal brand into a monetizable asset
• Understand the power of pre-purposing content for maximum impact
• Explore the future of collaboration in the creative industry
• Gain insights on leveraging platforms like IMDb to boost your visibility

Vinnie shares valuable tips on creating discoverable content, emphasizing the importance of explicit visibility in the age of AI and search engines. He also reveals how to use IMDb as a powerful tool for enhancing your online presence and credibility.

Vinnie Potestivo is the founder of VPE TV and host of "I Have a Podcast."

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In today's fast-paced business world, the relationship between employers and employees can make or break a company's success. This episode of Business Chop features Rick Tuquero, a leadership performance coach with over 30 years of experience in the American workforce. Rick shares his insights on bridging the gap between employers and employees, offering practical strategies for building stronger, more effective teams.

The Employer-Employee Gap: Understanding the Root Causes

• The misunderstanding of the true purpose of the workforce
• Lack of effective communication skills
• The importance of clearly defined expectations

Evolution of Hiring and Talent Development

Drawing from his extensive experience as a three-time business owner and leadership expert, Rick discusses:

• The evolution of hiring practices
• The critical role of vision, mission, and values in attracting the right talent
• The distinction between knowing a skill and effectively training others

Building Solid Foundations for Leadership

Rick emphasizes the importance of implementing key frameworks to strengthen team performance:

• Clearly defining and communicating the company's vision
• Developing effective mission statements
• Establishing and living by core values

From Reprimands to Development: A Case Study

Rick shares a real-world example of how he helped a company transform its approach to employee tardiness, shifting from a punitive system to a development-focused model.

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