An Inventor's Rejected Idea Becomes an Empire

The Dark Side of "Human Resources"

We explore why modern businesses often fail when they treat employees like replaceable assets instead of human beings. In this powerful interview, TEDx speaker, international business consultant, university professor, and author Dr. Bruno Cignacco explains how toxic workplace culture, fear-based leadership, employee burnout, poor management, and profit-only thinking quietly damage innovation, productivity, customer loyalty, and long-term business success. On the Free Time Mastermind Podcast, Dr. Bruno Cignacco breaks down the hidden problems inside many corporations, including micromanagement, psychologically unsafe workplaces, lack of employee recognition, toxic corporate culture, leadership failures, and the dangerous obsession with short-term profit over sustainable business growth. He also explains why compassionate leadership, emotional intelligence, ethical business practices, workplace psychology, customer relationships, employee wellbeing, and organizational trust are becoming competitive advantages in modern business. Dr. Bruno Cignacco is the author of The Art of Compassionate Business and an international speaker specializing in compassionate leadership, relationship marketing, ethical business strategy, stakeholder relationships, organizational culture, and human-centered business development. Connect with Dr. Bruno: The book: https://amzn.to/3QVhPU3 [https://amzn.to/3QVhPU3] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bruno-roque-cignacco-sfhea-0609317 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bruno-roque-cignacco-sfhea-0609317] #Business #Leadership #HumanResources #Management #Entrepreneurship #CompanyCulture #Psychology #CompassionateLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessPodcast There are some affiliate links mixed in with the links below. Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster: https://vidiq.com/ftmm [https://vidiq.com/ftmm] Descript to edit videos and cut shorts. 50% off the Creator Plan for 2 months: https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd [https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd] Zoom, 15% off: https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode=SqYM%2FKph5o2VNR6ntQHZtTh3u8eiacYsrFtY5KVuni4%3D [https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode=SqYM%2FKph5o2VNR6ntQHZtTh3u8eiacYsrFtY5KVuni4%3D] Become a guest on the channel: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg] Are you one good idea away from success? https://amzn.to/44ePOdY [https://amzn.to/44ePOdY]

How to Build the Mindset to Lose Weight

Stanley Bronstein joins us to share a powerful story of personal growth and self improvement, detailing a pivotal moment that prompted significant life changes. His narrative emphasizes the importance of self reflection and adopting a new mindset for genuine self growth. This motivational video highlights the journey from misery to taking action. At 49, Stanley Bronstein weighed 320 lbs, felt miserable, and believed he was heading to the grave. Then he made one weight loss decision that changed everything. Stanley shares the weight loss mindset that helped him lose weight and transform his life. He started with one simple walk around his neighborhood. That small habit led him to walk the equivalent of 3 times around the Earth. He later completed 106 marathons and became proof that lasting weight loss does not require perfection. It requires consistency. This episode is for anyone struggling with obesity, emotional eating, food addiction, low motivation, yo-yo dieting, failed diets, or unhealthy habits. Stanley’s weight loss journey offers practical motivation for people who want to lose weight naturally, build discipline, improve fitness, start walking for health, and create a healthier lifestyle one small step at a time. Stanley is the author of The Way of Excellence Journal and the founder of the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge. At 66, he walks 2+ hours every single day and has missed only 3 days in 12 years. Connect with Stanley: https://www.thewayofexcellence.com [https://www.thewayofexcellence.com] https://www.millionpoundweightlosscha [https://www.millionpoundweightlosscha]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk9DYTR4YjluMjFqd2hNbEV1STl4a1pGSU9zUXxBQ3Jtc0ttRXlpamRHM3F3eHZpLVEwbndhdFVLbTZLNTE2eHd0aXJuR251T2I2SE9uQV9TZ29ZZVZUYVI2Rl9rREUwM3ZWMXlXTXE0bEJVb3VYVWhWNzBGQldGYndLa0pYeTJ4ZVdZVnFfSm11QjhUeHNYMGZ1OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.millionpoundweightlosschallenge.com%2F&v=CC_0RYUgD10] There are some affiliates mixed in with the links. Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! https://vidiq.com/ftmm [https://vidiq.com/ftmm] Descript to edit videos and cut shorts. 50% off the Creator Plan for 2 months: https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd [https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd] Zoom, 15% off: https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode=SqYM%2FKph5o2VNR6ntQHZtTh3u8eiacYsrFtY5KVuni4%3D [https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode=SqYM%2FKph5o2VNR6ntQHZtTh3u8eiacYsrFtY5KVuni4%3D] Become a guest on the channel: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg] Are you one good idea away from success? https://amzn.to/44ePOdY [https://amzn.to/44ePOdY]

An Inventor's Rejected Idea Becomes an Empire

Technology manufacturing is a competitive environment. Especially manufacturing in the United States. Mike Konrad sold his first invention to his employer. When they rejected his second invention he knew the sign was on the wall. Not a willing entrepreneur Mike dubbed himself the "Reluctant Entrepreneur." He's published a book and started a podcast with the same name. We hit the major lessons of his growth in the electronic equipment industry. #podmatch [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podmatch] Connect with Mike: / mtkonrad [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZaeGJqSHBEWGxfeXBUOWNQN1dkVXhyX3Q1d3xBQ3Jtc0tuMW11YU0wYmJlalowSmcwWTNhWlptN2NpaHRzYkpUVVVDLThXUWFoYmpGYTdjdXhzNldmTmFydF9icThJbE4zaUFWNUtjU0JyYVk1SXFMeW1nWkh1S2F5c2Z2bTFFNFd6NW5yd0tsaVpCYVJRUF9xSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmtkonrad%2F&v=IMAR1f7izAU] https://www.aqueoustech.com/ [https://www.aqueoustech.com/] His book: https://amzn.to/3NexMD6 [https://amzn.to/3NexMD6] Become a guest on the channel: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg] Are you one good idea away from success? https://amzn.to/44ePOdY [https://amzn.to/44ePOdY]

Find Your Identity, Determine Your Purpose

David Ask: author, inventor, and mentor discusses the crucial relationship between identity and purpose in business and life. David shares insights from his work with Dr. Andy Garrett's True North Blueprint, discussing how understanding "who you are" must come before discovering "why you do what you do." From his journey as a classically-trained singer to inventing thermostat guards now sold in Home Depot and Lowe's, David reveals how radical self-awareness combats burnout and unlocks authentic leadership. A compelling discussion on mentorship, community, and his forthcoming book "Guardians of Grit" for fathers and sons. Connect with David: https://davidaskmusic.com/ [https://davidaskmusic.com/] There are some affiliates mixed in with the links. Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! https://vidiq.com/ftmm [https://vidiq.com/ftmm] Descript to edit videos and cut shorts. 50% off the Creator Plan for 2 months: https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd [https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd] Zoom, 15% off: https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode [https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode]... Become a guest on the channel: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg] #podmatch Are you one good idea away from success? https://amzn.to/44ePOdY [https://amzn.to/44ePOdY]

Writing More Doesn't Mean Working Harder (Here's Why)

How does a prolific writer manage to publish so many books? Looking for valuable productivity tips? Learn about their approach to writing a book and how they stay motivated. Shanti Hershenson shares how she began writing and publishing books at age 12, went on to write 37 books across science fiction, fantasy, and dystopian fiction, and built a 50,000+ follower audience on several platforms, selling books directly to readers. We discuss teen authorship, self-publishing, writing discipline, bullying in middle school, spoken word poetry, and how young writers can use social media to build an audience, gain confidence, and turn creativity into a real publishing career. #podmatch [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podmatch] Connect with Shanti: https://www.shantihershenson.com [https://www.shantihershenson.com] Her amazing books: https://amzn.to/4bdt5Tm [https://amzn.to/4bdt5Tm] There are some affiliates mixed in with the links. Miblart: https://miblart.com/?ref=otgzngu&utm_source=robertgaines2&utm_medium=Miblart+affiliate+program [https://miblart.com/?ref=otgzngu&utm_source=robertgaines2&utm_medium=Miblart+affiliate+program] Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! https://vidiq.com/ftmm [https://vidiq.com/ftmm] Descript to edit videos and cut shorts. 50% off the Creator Plan for 2 months: https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd [https://descript.cello.so/0QIi6kDnCzd] Z Zoom, 15% off: https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode=SqYM%2FKph5o2VNR6ntQHZtTh3u8eiacYsrFtY5KVuni4%3D [https://us06web.zoom.us/refer?refCode=SqYM%2FKph5o2VNR6ntQHZtTh3u8eiacYsrFtY5KVuni4%3D] Become a guest on the channel: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/rwg] Are you one good idea away from success? https://amzn.to/44ePOdY [https://amzn.to/44ePOdY]