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Costco Aisles or Life’s Insights?

By Rick JordanPosted on May 7, 2024May 6, 2024Posted in Culture, Ethics, Podcast, Pyschology, SocietyTagged biggest, book, build, business, certifications, community, company, connect, events, exists, industry, kevin harrington, mentors, NASDAQ, network, outsourced, people, point, public, workingNo Comments

About the Episode: Join me as I recount my conversation with Wayne, a 70-year-old Costco employee with a wealth of life experience, including running his own fire restoration business. This casual chat, ranging from business wisdom to personal fitness and the secrets to a long, fulfilling life, turned into an enlightening experience. Wayne’s story is […]

The Network Effect

By Rick JordanPosted on May 2, 2024April 17, 2024Posted in Business, Culture, Ethics, Podcast, Pyschology, Society, TechnologyTagged biggest, book, build, business, certifications, community, company, connect, events, exists, industry, kevin harrington, mentors, NASDAQ, network, outsourced, people, point, public, workingNo Comments

About the Episode: We all know the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” and today I’m going to show you why that’s the ultimate truth in business. From my own journey of turning a one-man IT operation into a publicly traded cybersecurity giant, I’ll share how strategic networking, choosing the right […]

Unpacking Success Beyond Education

By Rick JordanPosted on March 14, 2024March 13, 2024Posted in Culture, Ethics, Podcast, Pyschology, SocietyTagged 36th floor, articulate, asked, business, called, certifications, Chris Gardner, day, education, ends, interviewing, job, John Hancock, literally, matter, reach, resume, weeds, work, yearsNo Comments

About the Episode: Today, I delve into a topic that’s close to my heart: the real value of education versus experience in achieving success. I share my thoughts on why certifications and degrees, while important, aren’t the be-all and end-all for success in today’s world. Drawing from personal experiences and stories of individuals like Chris […]