Redfoo, born Stefan Kendal Gordy, is a multi-platinum selling singer and two times Grammy nominee, songwriter, producer, and Web3 coder. Despite facing hurdles and criticism, Redfoo pursued his passion for music and achieved success. He is best known for his hit single "Party Rock Anthem" in 2011 and his performance for Super Bowl Half Time Show in 2012. However, he has recently shifted his focus towards coding, considering it the ultimate creativity that combines math, science, engineering,...

Meet Merrie Williamson, an accomplished leader with a diverse background. With 20 years of experience leading engineering teams at Intel and currently serving as the Corporate Vice President of Azure Infra at Microsoft, Merrie's career trajectory has been remarkable. In this episode, Merrie shares her personal journey of discovery and the pivotal moment that led her to embrace empathy and transition into her current leadership role as CVP of Azure Infrastructure and Digital & App...

Meet Ron Carter, a veteran of the technology industry and the inventor of the first video doorbell—now known as Ring. He is revolutionizing the industry with his latest first-generation technology that addresses security in the e-commerce sector using mobile applications for improved security, access, and logistics. Despite facing multiple setbacks, including losing everything and battling cancer, he never gave up and continued to pursue his dream. Join us and get inspired to take command of...

Silvina Moschini is an Argentinian entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the founder, president & chairwoman of Unicoin, a next-generation cryptocurrency designed to be stable and profitable because it’s backed by a portfolio of equity stakes in the companies part of Unicorn Hunters, is a new groundbreaking investment platform that will spotlight emerging growth companies looking to hit the coveted $1B “unicorn” valuation mark while rallying individual investors worldwide to help fund...

Suneel Gupta is an accomplished entrepreneur and best-selling author whose mother immigrated to the United States from Pakistan. She secured a position as the first female engineer at Ford, and her inspiring story influenced Suneel's career trajectory. Suneel has helped thousands of individuals develop better habits and achieve success through his best-selling book, "Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You." He is also the founding CEO of RISE, a company...

Ally Love is a multifaceted woman, pioneering the slash generation by wearing a multitude of hats. She is the CEO of Love Squad, a community organization empowering women; a Peloton instructor, Brooklyn Nets arena host; an inspiring speaker; and an Adidas global ambassador. Curiosity and hunger and her positive mindset are what drove Ally Love—curiosity of what’s next and the hunger of “I want to get to the point where I deserve to be.” Ally admits that Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and...

This episode is dedicated to Dale Carnegie & Associates' newest book, Take Command. The book, like our podcast, focuses on what professionals in the modern world can do to take command and succeed in their personal and professional lives. Our guests today are the book co-authors: Joe Hart, President & CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates and Take Command Podcast host; and Michael Crom, author, Board member of Dale Carnegie & Associates, and Dale Carnegie's grandson. In this...

This end-of-year, special episode of Take Command features an interview with Dale Carnegie’s daughter, Donna Dale Carnegie, who is the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Dale Carnegie and Associates. Together with Simon and Schuster author Andrew Postman, they updated Dale Carnegie's bestseller, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Andrew Postman, a professional author and a fan of Dale’s teachings, worked alongside Donna Dale Carnegie, discussing page by page and sometimes arguing...

Dr. Vince Patton served as the Eighth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2002. He was the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard, his directorates, and the secretaries of Transportation and Defense. Dr. Patton’s primary focuses were on quality of life, career development, work environment, and personnel matters. The best way to describe his job is that he was a cheerleader, a consultant, an advisor, and a chaplain, and...

Susie Ma is the Founder and CEO of Tropic Skincare. She is a philanthropist with a focus on creating a healthier, greener, and more empowered world. Tropic Skincare has been recognized as the “Fastest Growing Skincare Brand in the UK” by the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic 100 League Table. Most recently, it was ranked as the 14th best Female-Powered Company in the UK by JP Morgan. Her company also won the Marie Claire’s Sustainability Awards. In 2018, Susie was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30. In...

Fergus Williams is the first employee and (since 2020) CEO of Walking With The Wounded (WWTW), a UK charity that supports injured former members of the UK armed forces in their career transition from military to civilian life. Over the past decade, Fergus and his team have supported more than 15,000 veterans in the United Kingdom. Fergus leads Walking With The Wounded with a culture that puts the customers first. This culture was severely tested by the COVID-19 outbreak, but his team and...

Huynh Thanh Phong is a well-respected figure in the Asian and global insurance industry and currently serves as the CEO and Executive Director of the FWD Group. Phong’s life philosophy is that we must always be prepared so that when an opportunity presents itself, we can take advantage of it. He did that by developing a market for life insurance in Asian communities and improving the economy from a macro- and microeconomic perspective. Phong is passionate about helping people. He finds...

Dr. Yasmin Davidds is an entrepreneur and organizational psychologist. She is CEO of three organizations: the Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Foundation, the Women’s Institute of Negotiation, and the Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute, which are focused on empowering women. Yasmin partnered with the USC Marshall School of Business in California to launch the Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute and to help Latin women take command of their lives and careers. Yasmin’s goal...

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is ranked as Thinkers50 #1 Leadership Thinker, World’s #1 Executive Coach, and New York Times #1 Bestselling Author. His experience in leadership has enabled him to understand how successful people think and make decisions. He’s been coaching positive behavioral changes that help us overcome challenges and become more confident. Marshall’s insights to achieve success lie in three words: Aspiration –finding a profound meaning without a timeline; Ambition – setting goals...

Andre Swanston is a dynamic tech innovator and media magnate whose ability to forecast industry shifts, identify opportunities, and take calculated risks has catapulted him to one of the Top 10 9-figure exits by a Black American. He was the co-founder and CEO of Tru Optik, a data and identity company for streaming media advertising, acquired by TransUnion in 2020. Andre thinks what’s important in life is learning and growing from times that prepare us for challenges later. The “magic” is...

Saana Azzam is the Founder, CEO & Chief Inspirational Officer of MENA Speakers, The Middle East leading speaker’s bureau. She is also an award-winning international economist, Forbes contributor, an international keynotes and conferences speaker, and a businesswoman influencer. Her success is grounded in helping businesses in The Middle East select the right speakers for their events from talent in the region and worldwide. Her diverse background and cultural awareness helped her...

Meet the original “shark” from the show Shark Tank, the infomercial creator of the As Seen on TV brand and co-founding board member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, Kevin Harrington. Throughout his career, he’s started 20 businesses that have generated more than $100 million in sales. He admits he has had his share of failures, which is a key part of his success. Kevin defines leadership as empowering others, giving directions, and not micromanaging but inspiring people to follow his...

Adam Mendler is the CEO of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and oversees ventures across a wide variety of industries. Adam is also the host of the leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, and the author of articles for Forbes, Inc., HuffPost, and “Leadership Lessons” for Thrive Global. Adam began his leadership journey at a young age. He held various leadership positions, such as class president, sports coach, and captain of his team. These endeavors have all been instrumental in...

Robert Forrester is the CEO of Vertu Motors plc, currently the fifth-largest automotive retailer in the UK. He got into his current role through a series of accidents. His life changed when he was diagnosed with a deadly disease. Immediately, he understood what he wanted to do next, personally and professionally. He believes that people need to figure out what they want from life early on, create a plan, and execute it. Robert believes strong mental preparation and focus helped him respond...

Keith Ferrazzi is the NY Times bestselling author of “Never Eat Alone”. He is recognized as one of the world’s most sought-after executive coaches and a networking master. Keith’s work focuses on building genuine connections that will make us more effective at work and in life. Join us to hear Keith’s advice on nurturing strong relationships with empathy, generosity, and vulnerability.

Portia Mount is a marketer who advocates for, writes, and speaks on career and lifestyle issues for working women. Portia is the Vice President of Marketing for Trane Technologies, a global climate technology company. One of her side passions is hosting a podcast for aspiring women: The Manifesta Podcast. Portia is also a co-author of several best-selling career advice books. What helps Portia progress in her career is learning from experiences and from different people. Portia sees building...

Admiral Mullen reached the number one job in the United States Military – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His passion for leadership started with college sports, his passion for communication came from his father, who was a Hollywood PR executive, and his interest in human relations was enhanced while he was an Admiral in the US Navy. Today he continues to teach Advanced Ethics and Leadership at the US Naval Academy. Mullen believes that reflecting on and establishing your values and...

Join us to hear life and leadership lessons from Dave Winfield, who had an exemplary career on and off the field in professional sports, business, media, and philanthropy. A recipient of countless awards including the National Baseball Hall of Fame, NCAA College Baseball Hall of Fame; 7 Gold Gloves, and 6 Silver Slugger Awards, he is currently an advisor to the Executive Director of MLBPA and plays an influential role working with the players in business development and acquisitions,...

Daniela Fernandez is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Ocean Alliance, the world’s largest network of young ocean leaders from over 165 countries with the world’s first Ocean Solutions Accelerator. She is an award-winning social entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 award recipient. Being self-aware, establishing priorities, and acting without fear are what guided Daniela along her journey. Leadership to her means the ability to inspire, uplift and empower individuals to find the best version...

Ginny Clark is the Executive Director of The Sands Family Foundation. She shares her years of wisdom of being able to solve problems and better assess any situation. Her experiences of building relationships, and not being afraid to ask for help or fail, have led her to her success today. As a retired executive of Constellation Brands, a Fortune 500 beer, wine, and spirits company, Ginny defines leadership as bringing people together and paying it forward as a leader. Join us as we dive...