Between 18 and 25 October I had a fun and exciting sail aboard the Yria, an Oceanis 51.1 yacht, rented through Istion Yachting, 1 Poseidonos Avenue, Athens, Greece.

My friend William O'Brien, Esquire, and I joined five German sailors for an adventure from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon, to Loutra/Kithnos, to Ermoupoli/Siros, to Coressia/Kea, back to the southern tip of Greece, and returned to the Alimos Marina in Athens.

Six days on the water with 2 days of spectacular winds. Magnificent views abounded, great food, free flowing Ouzo, and a special camaraderie maintained throughout the splashes and wave turbulence. No men overboard except for those that willingly jumped into the Aegean Sea for a swim.

The following recording was conducted on the second to last night aboard the Yria. The conversations were charged by a successful day's sail and lubricated with an assortment of spirits.

Along the way we discuss – Why Do We Sail (3:00), What Has Sailing Taught You (5:00), Most Beautiful Sail (6:00), Most Dangerous Sail (7:40), and Sailing Lessons Applied to Business (16:00).

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Robin Nathaniel is a TEDx speaker, social media optimizer, and award-winning strategist. Robin helps turn followers into advocates through the SYNC Framework.

Along the way we discuss – Hip Hop & the MC Challenge (1:30), Mission-driven Work (4:15), A Future for the Kids (6:45), the Power of Simplicity (9:45), Yield to Your Intentions (11:15), take a Natural Approach (12:15), Change it Up (14:15), Donations to Your Cause (16:00), Life Reset (19:45), the Importance of Authenticity (22:30), Lead with Gratitude (29:45), Wu-Tang Clan (38:00), and Your Last Words (43:00).

For Robin's Social Media Sync Bundle reach out @ LandtheTalk.

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William C. Davis is a keynote speaker and author, with more than 40 years of experience in corporate America. His mission is simple – replace "bosses" with leaders that people choose to follow.

Along the way we discuss – The Need for Better Leaders (1:00), Management vs. Leadership (5:45), a Blueprint for Success (10:15), the Time Required of a Leader (14:30), Empathy not Ego (17:30), the DNA of Leadership (21:30), Your Team is Not Your Competition (23:40), Leadership Blind spots (25:30), Celebrate your People (30:00), and Dad (32:45).

Reach out to William for your copy of the Leadership Blueprint @ William C. Davis.net

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Jake Holmes is AI Strategist and Founder of Grow Fast, who helps business owners (Great Britian focused for now) avoid throwing money at AI tools that don't work.

Along the way we discuss – The I.m.p.a.c.t. Framework (Inventory, Measure, Plan, Activate, Culture, Track) (5:30), Relentless Grit (9:30), Favorite AI Tools (18:45), AI Promise (22:30), AI Concerns (25:45) and AI Intentionality (29:45).

For your AI Business Strategy and next steps reach out to Jake @ Grow Fast.

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Kim Bohr is a podcaster, author, and the Chief Operating Officer of SparkEffect, a company that helps business leaders and their teams optimize operations and create clear opportunities for growth and change.

Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:30), Need for Coaching (12:15), Company Values (13:00), Career Transition and Out Placement (17:45), Trust Research (24:30), the right level of AI (30:00), the real cost of Executive Coaching (32:15), and Mindful "Hacks" (37:30).

Note – at 24:30 of the recording, we discuss the Trust Research conducted by SparkEffect. The correct sample size was N301 (154 leaders and 147 individual contributors).

To gain access to Trust Research and Trust "Playbooks" go online @ this hyperlink SparkEffect/memo/

Access the talents and services of Kim's team @ SparkEffect.

Check out Kim's podcast @ Courage to Advance Podcast.

This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

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Adam O'Connor is the Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc., and the Co-Founder of Optimal Nexus. Adam helps design the next generation of go-to-market systems, where human trust meets machine intelligence.

Along the way we discuss – Business Process Outsourcing (2:15), Managing Different Cultures (6:30), AI Integration (8:30), the Philippines (10:45), Biz with the USA (14:30), Remote Team Rhythms (16:15), Jet Lag and Maintaining the Edge (19:00), Taking Care of Your People (21:45), the Impact of Tariffs (23:00), and the Characteristics of a Good Salesman (25:00).

Grow your business through custom built GTM Systems @ Optimal Nexus.

Access Adam's BPO services @ Gear Inc.

This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

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David Lapin is a C-Suite Advisor, Executive Coach and Founder of Lapin International. David helps leaders align who they are with how they lead.

Along the way we discuss – A Family of Rabbis (1:00), Leonard Bernstein's Eyebrows (4:00), Value Drivers (7:45), Deterministic vs. Humanist (11:15), Ethical Governance, South Africa (13:30), Character as a Competitive Advantage (19:30), Trust as a Strategic Lever (22:30), Humility (25:30), Managing out of Fear (29:30), and Reflection on Small Quantities of Profound Content (33:35).

Strengthen your business from within @ Lapin International.

Order a copy of David's book @ Lead by Greatness: How Character Can Power Your Success.

This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

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Alisher Rakhimov, is a product manager at Fluxon and author of Make Pigs Fly. In this episode, Ali offers ways to help PMs level up their game.

Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:45), Soviet Union (6:45), That Dog Won't Hunt (11:45), Defy Mediocracy (14:00), Explain your job to Mom (17:20), Juice Not Worth the Squeeze (22:15), Ask Stupid Questions (30:30), and Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda (36:15).

Get a copy of Ali's book @Make Pigs Fly

This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

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