It’s time to toss aside the touchy-feely notions of love in business and recognize the real power it holds. Love is not only appropriate in the context of business, it’s the foundation of great leadership, and, therefore, the very foundation of a thriving, competitive enterprise. Welcome to the Love Is Just Damn Good Business podcast where host Steve Farber talks with business leaders who are operationalizing love as a strategic advantage.Farber’s guests share their proven strategies, inspiring case studies, and practical lessons on how to build corporate and team cultures based on love—the ultimate competitive advantage. You’ll discover why (and how) Love, at the end of the day, is just damn good business for you, too. Many businesspeople are frustrated by a gap between what they desire from their leadership and business efforts and what they’re able to accomplish; however, more and more successful leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs are successfully bridging that gap with phenomenal success. What is their secret? What code have they cracked?They go beyond the traditional definition of leadership to make a significant, positive difference on their own company or within the company that they work for. These are people who take their own personal development seriously and don’t see it as something contrary to their professional development. And at their core, they recognize that love is a powerful leadership and business principle—and they operationalize it in the way they work with colleagues, employees, and customers alike. The good news is that you can achieve that same level of success, too. Here on the Love Is Just Damn Good Business podcast, Steve Farber, Founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, will be teaching you how to operationalize love as a business and leadership practice.Your competitive advantage comes from your customers and clients loving what you do for them. Customer “satisfaction” just isn’t enough anymore. So, how do you take your business to the highest level where your customers are your greatest advocates, your employees are your greatest performers and recruiters, and your personal fulfillment is at its peak?Farber has found that the only way to accomplish all of that in a meaningful and sustainable way over time is to operationalize love as a discipline and a practice rather than a soft, fluffy sentiment. So what does it look like to conduct your business that way? How do you show your customers that you really love them? And how do you create a culture that your employees, teammates, colleagues love working in? Business leaders have been asking these questions for years. In this show, Steve addresses those questions head on. Having had a broad exposure to a vast array of companies spanning three decades, Steve Farber has discovered that the practice of “doing what you love in the service of people who love what you do” is a powerful, universal leadership credo that runs through all county, industry, and company cultures.A subject-matter expert in business leadership and one of Inc’s global Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts, Steve is a leadership speaker and a senior-level leadership coach and consultant who has worked with and spoken to a wide variety of public and private organizations in virtually every arena – from the tech sector to financial services, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, entertainment, retail, and government. He is the bestselling author of Greater Than Yourself, The Radical Edge, and The Radical Leap, which was named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. His much-anticipated new book, Love Is Just Damn Good Business, is in stores now. Steve’s passion is coaching and inspiring Extreme Leadership at all organizational levels by teaching leaders how to operationalize love as a discipline and a practice. Join him and his guests here on the podcast and learn specific ideas on how to operationalize love and be reenergized to make a significant difference in your businesses, personal life, and the world around you. After all, Love Is Just Damn Good Business!
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The Power Of Community Building In Achieving Business Success With Tom Peters
Season 2 · Episode 11
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 • Duration 37:00
Community building is a key element of any successful business. Companies who have a well-connected network and create a strong bond with the people tend to thrive in the long run. In today’s episode, management guru Tom Peters joins Steve Farber to discuss the immense power and value of building a community to drive a business forward. He shares actionable tips on partnering with other businesses and forging meaningful connections with your target audience. Tom explains how turning them into long-lasting relationships can create better results and deliver a valuable impact to the community.
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Looking In On The Savannah Bananas With Jesse Cole
Season 2 · Episode 10
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 • Duration 41:05
America's favorite pastime has just gotten more fun, thanks to Savannah Bananas! If you have not heard about them or been to their show yet, you are in for a treat! In this episode, you get a sneak peek as owner, the man in the yellow tux, Jesse Cole returns to the show and lets us in on what it's like to have sold out every game since the first season and have a waitlist for tickets that's over 60,000. He also shares insights on what it takes to bring together a team of 120 people to put on an inning like no other and the importance of owning up to mistakes, and how those mess-ups motivate them to be better for their fans every time. So tune in and be inspired by their dedication to the sport, the fans, and the fun!
Our People, Our Customers, Our Business: The Three Priorities of Aristocrat Gaming
Season 2 · Episode 9
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 • Duration 01:03:18
Culture is the fundamental pillar in the success of any business. In this episode, Steve Farber chats with Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming, to discuss the three priorities of the company that allowed them to leapfrog beyond their competitors even during the pandemic. Love is not just a concept, it’s a practice and its positive impact on an organization is evident. Tune in as he shares his philosophy on what great leadership looks like and how transparency, communication, and trust can permeate. Hector also talks about his early beginnings as a son of an immigrant family and how he made it in business doing what he loves every day. Don’t miss out on this episode and be inspired by the success that can come out of practicing love in business.
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The Dynamics Of Running A Family Business With Katie Jensen And Rachel Jones
Season 2 · Episode 8
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 • Duration 50:06
Working in a family-owned business where its culture is love and respect is rewarding. Employees feel like they are part of a family and are treated with respect and kindness. That is precisely the motivation behind the foundation of the Triton Stone Group. In this episode, Steve Farber is joined by Katie Jensen and Rachel Jones, Co-Founders at Triton Stone Group. Seeing the opportunity to be a part of rebuilding their community after Hurricane Katrina, Katie and Rachel opened the Triton Stone Group. Today, they share the story of how the company was founded, the dynamics of working in a family-run business, and the culture they foster at Triton Stone.
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How does surrendering help in striving for success? Today’s guest has the answer. Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. Steve knows him from the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. In this episode, Kute shares valuable insights from his book, The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go. He emphasizes that surrendering doesn’t just mean giving up. It means leaning into the path life has already set out for us. There is magic when we allow the possibilities to happen. Don’t miss his golden nuggets of wisdom and find out how this philosophy brought him the status he has today. Plus, look into his early days as he shares personal stories that fueled his growth and transformation.
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Building Your Company Culture: The Key To Being Lean And Successful With Angel Sanchez
Season 2 · Episode 6
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 • Duration 49:26
A lot of companies fail to scale because they think the key to scaling is to be lean. The real key is to develop your company culture. Have a culture where people are excited to go to work and have conversations. Treat your people like family. This is what Phenix Technologies has been doing to great success. They prioritize company culture and personal development above all things.
Join Steve Farber as he talks to Angel Sanchez of Phenix Technologies about how he created such an amazing company culture. Angel is the Servant Leader of Phenix Technology, Inc., a public safety equipment manufacturer. His goal is to leave the world a better place. In this episode, learn how to develop your people like a family would. Discover why you need to fix your own ego first before you can fix your team. And find out how to still be a lean business, especially with the great resignation going on. Scale your company correctly today!
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How To Cultivate The Love Of Lifelong Learning With Glen Warren
Season 2 · Episode 5
Saturday, May 14, 2022 • Duration 01:01:21
If we leave out love in the learning piece, how can we expect kids to have a voluntary relationship with lifelong learning? Steve Farber sits with Glen Warren, the Literacies, Outreach, and Libraries Director at Encinitas Union School District. Glen points out how love is not just a sentiment; it’s a discipline. If we focused on love first, we would have already built-in the beautiful support for emotional learning as part of the ecosystem. Emotional learning engages students, helping them develop rigor, relevance, and relationship in education. If you’re passionate about cultivating a love of lifelong education in our students, tune in!
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The Children's Hospital Kids Don't Want To Leave With Caitlin Stella
Season 2 · Episode 4
Saturday, May 7, 2022 • Duration 01:10:28
Caring for your child’s health is a family ordeal and finding the right care and the right help isn’t always easy. Today’s guest is Caitlin Stella, MPH. She is the CEO of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the pediatric hospital recognized for providing outstanding patient and family-centered care. Caitlin joins Steve Farber to share how they’ve established such a positive reputation among their patients and their families with their service and assistance. This isn’t your typical clinical care. Joe DiMaggio operates with love. Listen to learn more about what they’re doing that makes the children in their care not want to leave.
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The World Of Trammell Crow: A Real Estate Icon's Legacy Of Love In Business With Michael Levy
Season 2 · Episode 3
Friday, April 22, 2022 • Duration 40:06
The real estate industry often gets a bad rep being stereotyped as the industry that only cares about money. That is why when we think about "love" as a value in business, real estate is the last thing many can think of. Our guest for today is about to change that. Steve Farber is joined by the Chief Executive Officer of Crow Holdings, Michael Levy. Founded by the late Trammell Crow, whose main impact was the spirit of partnership, the company became a provider of opportunities for individuals who want to be entrepreneurial and get their start in real estate. In this episode, Michael shares how this business model is very much rooted in love and goodwill and how that extends to this day. He also takes us on his journey to landing the position he is in and what made him resonate with the Crow culture. Follow along to this conversation and find out why love is just damn good business, even in real estate.
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Leading With Love At San Bernardino High School With Antoinette Gutierrez, Ed. D
Season 2 · Episode 2
Friday, April 15, 2022 • Duration 54:14
Without inspired teachers, a school can hardly take care of its students. That’s why leading with love is essential. Steve Farber sits with Antoinette Gutierrez, Ed. D, the Principal at San Bernardino High School. Dr. Antoinette explains that teachers tend to teach in areas where they had a past negative experience. That’s why it’s important to love them into acting. It’s crucial to help them prevent their trauma from rubbing against the students. Otherwise, using fear or intimidation only leads to worse situations. Join in the conversation to learn more about the importance of loving leadership.
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