31 Minutes
By CT Productions
31 MinutesJan 30, 2021
Episode 44: Where we experience technical difficulties and discuss things 21st Century Leaders Don't Do
We are at it again and we are transitioning to the Corporate Thought Podcast so please subscribe there!
Episode 43: Where we talk about habits and rewards
Join Marc and E.Love as they talk about the Power of Habits and the cycle of habit formation including the all important rewards!
Episode 42: Where we talk about habits, triggers and working from home.
Join Marc and Elizabeth as we discuss the trigger events for habits and other observations from working from home.
Episode 41: Where we talk about listening and being listened to
Join Marc and E Love talk about the insurrection in Washington DC this week and lessons learned for business leaders.
Episode 40: Where we talk about the New Year, Tony Hsieh and Delivering Happiness
Join Marc and special guest Elizabeth Loving (E. Love) and they discuss the new year and the loss of entrepreneur Tony Hsieh and his book, Delivering Happiness.
Episode 39: Where Marc and Kisha do an end of 2020 wrapup and discuss corporate culture.
Join Marc and Kisha for a look back on 2020 as they consider some of the things that have an impact on corporate culture.
Episode 38: Where we talk about learning from cautionary tales
Episode 37: Where we talk about how we connect in person and online
Episode 36: Where we discuss holiday traditions and how most people only put out 40% of their ability
Join Marc and Kisha for this post Thanksgiving conversation about food, perseverance and eclairs!
Episode 35: Where we compare Can't Hurt Me to The Magic of Thinking Big and somehow ties in Monsters Inc.
Marc and Kisha are at it again comparing their current read to the one they just finished. Please check it out and read along too.
Episode 34: Where we think big for 31 Minutes and it is pure magic
Marc and Kisha are at it again as we discuss the Magic of Thinking Big
Episode 33: Where we think BIG and consider our future
Marc and Kisha are at it again - this time talking about The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz and about the election this week.
Episode 32: where we are on the road but still find time to record and post an episode!
Episode 31: Where we talk about side hustles and jump without checking our parachutes
Join Marc and Kisha this week as they move forward and jump without checking their parachutes.
Episode 30: Where we talk about decompressing and binge watching for your health
Some technical difficulties this morning but Marc and Kisha press on as always.
Episode 29: Where we talk about Oreos, Being Three Feet from Gold and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Marc and Kisha have a laugh today considering limited editions and the psychology related to the fear of missing out.
Episode 28 - Where we talk leadership, overcoming obstacles, debates and politics for 31 Minutes
As always Marc and Kisha are back for another episode - a continuing discussion about the book The Obstacle is the Way and so much more.
Episode 27: Where we talk about overcoming obstacles, Tommy John surgery and Hurricane Carter
Here is a link to the Bob Dylan song Hurricane.
Episode 26: Where we talk about teamwork, conflict and trust
Today Marc and Kisha talk about lessons learned from the FIVE Dysfunctions of a TEAM and how to build a team that really works for a common goal.
Episode 25: Where we talk about habits and taking steps
Today Marc and Kisha talk about habits and building systems.
Episode 24; Where we talk about being impeccable with your words and other lessons from the Four Agreements
Today Marc and Kisha discuss what they learned from The Four Agreements and how those lessons are applicable in their lives and to their business.
Episode 23: Where we talk about stress, kindness and Bob Iger
Join us this week for a business focused conversation about leadership and the lessons learned from CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger.
Episode 22: Where we talk politics, leadership and mission statements
Please join Marc and Kisha for a wide ranging conversation today about leading in the 21st century and the importance of genuine mission statements.
Episode 21: Where it's clearly brie time baby!
Today we discuss Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson M.D. and what entrepreneurs can learn from the animated movie Ratatouille.
Episode 20: Where we talk about Oscar the Sharkslayer and other go-getters.
Today Marc and Kisha compare and contrast Bill Peck, the protagonist in The Go-Getter with Oscar, the finned hero of Shark Tale. Along the way are laughs and serious discussion of overcoming obstacles, get-rich-quick schemes and what we can learn from animated movies.
Episode 19: Where we talk about getting locked out and how a rising tide lifts all boats
Please join us as Kisha recounts her adventures getting locked out and we discuss collaboration and how businesses can support one another.
Episode 18: Where we talk about soaring with eagles and learning from obstacles
Today Marc and Kisha talk abut the benefit of peer groups and how they are transforming Corporate Thought to be a platform for peer groups in an effort to help develop 21st Century Leaders.
Marc and Kisha take a quick break
Episode 17: Where we talk about Bob Iger, leadership and the politics of mask wearing
Today we talk about Kisha's fan girl crush on all things Bob Iger, what business reopening looks like in the post-COVID world and the politicizing of most everything including wearing of masks.
Episode 16: Where we talk about Independence Day and celebrating our similarities
Today we talk about the 4th of July and we question why we are divisive in this country rather than celebrate what binds us together.
Episode 15: Where we talk about authenticity and Kisha has technical difficulties thanks to Sprint
Today we talk about authentic messaging on social media along with Marc's apparent obsession with calendars and consideration of the past and Kisha has lots of phone trouble!
Episode 14: Where we talk about efficiency, busywork, internet influenced laziness and customer service
Please enjoy the latest installment of 31 Minutes presented by Corporate Thought.
Episode 13: Where we talk politics, racism and actions more than words!
Today we cover much that is affecting all of us right now and the impact on business and questioning those who simply utter "proper" phrases versus taking action. Please enjoy and be sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
Episode 12: a brief statement from Marc Marling
Episode 11 - Where we talk about building community, the cluster effect and tier 2 cities.
Today we had an interesting conversation about brain drain from tier 1 cities and the rise of tier 2 cities plus how entrepreneurs thrive in like minded communities. Please enjoy, rate us and provide us some feedback. Thanks,
Episode 10: Where we celebrate National Maritime Day and talk about gatherings in the future and leadership
Today, May 22 is National Maritime Day and so we take a moment to celebrate the day and salute the maritime heroes working on ships and on the waterfront around the world. That leads us into a discussion of gatherings and celebrations in the future including our own FORWARD, multi-day event in 2021.
Episode 9 - Where we discuss leaders who pitch in vs those that delegate along with kitchens and gathering spaces.
Join us today as we discuss whether true leadership requires leaders to pitch in or if successful leaders can delegate without participation? We also look at kitchens as true gathering places and whether having a luxury kitchen is showing off. It may sound random but as life-long learners and adventurers know, it really isn't!
Episode 8: Where we talk about attributes of a 21st Century Leader
Join us as we discuss what today's leader looks like
Episode 7: Where we talk about gathering and about The Big Lasagna!
Today we talk about gathering and Corporate Thought events including our A-HA! Dinner Series and FORWARD, our multi-day event in 2021. We discussed missing gathering together and the importance of meeting with both friends and with new people and expanding our horizons beyond our regular industry groups to learn from others. Along the way we discussed Chef Samin Nosrat and her upcoming "The Big Lasagna" streaming event this coming Sunday. For more on that check it out here.
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Episode 6: Where we celebrate the opening of Hummingbird's new location and discuss adversity in developing business during a crisis
Today we celebrated one of our own, Kisha Moore and the opening of her new location in Norfolk, Virginia. We discuss the difficulties she encountered completing a buildout during the pandemic and the additional obstacles she had to overcome. This episode is a great lesson for all entrepreneurs and business owners as they take on some of the unique challenges of building during disaster. Please enjoy and please review this podcast and remember to subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Thank you for your support!
Episode 5 - Where we talk about the Paycheck Protection Program and the role of small businesses in the US plus responding to crisis.
A great conversation today discussing the Paycheck Protection Program and its apparent failures. We also talk about small business in the US and the question of how leaders respond to crisis (or more often fail to) along with other interesting ideas during another great 31 + minute conversation.!
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Episode 4: Talking about using the time of Stay at Home Orders to your advantage
Today we had a great conversation touching on everything from the new Corporate Thought website to using this time at home to "scratch that itch" if you have been thinking about starting your own business. Please enjoy and remember to subscribe.
Episode 3: We talk loans and grants and how leaders talk during a crisis
We had a great conversation this morning covering a variety of subject including government and private programs to help businesses and individuals financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We also discussed how leaders respond during crisis and specific examples of our own businesses.
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Finally, Kisha referenced a grant program that came to her attention through Uber Eats. The details follow:
We wanted to make you aware that your staff may be eligible for a $500 grant from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s (NRAEF) Employee Relief Fund. To increase the impact to the restaurant community, Uber is donating $2 million dollars to this Fund. Your staff may be eligible for a $500 one-time grant if they: Worked on a part- or full-time basis in the restaurant industry for at least 90 days in the past year (this includes food delivery); and Have had a primary source of income in the restaurant industry for the last year; and Have experienced a decrease in wages or loss of job on or after March 10, 2020, which these grant funds will help offset; and Live in the United States, an overseas U.S. military base, or any U.S. territory; and Are over the age of legal majority in their U.S. state or territory.
Applications open April 2nd
Applications for grants open today, Thursday, April 2nd, 2020. Grants will be awarded as soon as possible to those individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. The grants are subject to availability and are limited to one per person. Click here to learn more and apply.All decisions about the grants, including but not limited, who will receive an award or is eligible to apply, are at the sole discretion of the NRAEF. Uber has no responsibility for the grant administration or the NRAEF.
For more information about Uber’s services during this crisis, visit restaurants.ubereats.com/move-what-matters.
Episode 2 - How do we talk to one another?
This morning's conversation covered many topics as usual but we looked for silver linings fro the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of how we talk to one another.
A little more than a 3.1 minute introduction to 31 Minutes
Episode 1 - And we already ran over the allotted 31 minutes!
On our first episode we talk about the effects the Corona Virus is having in our lives, our businesses, and around the world. We discuss government response, bailouts and how to support local businesses. Please subscribe to join our conversation each Friday and let us know what you think too.