Listen "Don't Do That: The Best "Don't Do That" Moments from Industry Leaders"
Episode Synopsis
What if the secret to success isn't what you should do, but what you absolutely shouldn't?What do brilliant jerks, head trash, and the "parent thing" have in common? They're all career killers that successful leaders have learned to avoid—the hard way.Kelly Waltrich curates the most eye-opening "Don't Do That" moments from 20+ industry titans who've made every mistake so you don't have to. This isn't your typical highlight reel—it's a rapid-fire collection of expensive lessons learned, toxic patterns exposed, and blind spots revealed.In just 21 minutes, you'll get decades of collective wisdom from leaders who've scaled companies, survived failures, and discovered what actually moves the needle. These aren't theoretical concepts—they're battle-tested insights from the trenches of real business, distilled into the exact moments that changed everything for these executives.Featured wisdom covers:Why brilliant jerks are organizational poison (and how to spot them)The dangerous allure of inorganic growth over organic foundationsHow collecting "head trash" sabotages your leadershipWhy the best idea doesn't always winThe critical difference between being known and being worth knowing00:44 Adam Holt, Asset-Map 01:41 Eric Clarke, Orion 02:32 Ainslie Simmonds, BNY Pershing 03:16 Chris Schembra, 7:47 03:54 David Wood, Gateway Financial Partners 04:37 Billy Hopkins, Silver Oak Securities 05:08 John Wernz, Great Hill Partners 06:07 Marwa Zakharia, MZ Global Consulting 06:55 Heather Fortner, SignatureFD 08:00 Jason Mirabella, Intention.ly 08:44 Randy Lambert, Intention.ly 09:17 Jack Sharry, SEI LifeYield 10:01 Brian Portnoy, Shaping Wealth 10:44 Penny Phillips, Journey Strategic Wealth 11:55 Chris Shuba, Helios 13:19 Sara Baker, Allworth Financial 14:05 Joel Bruckenstein, T3 14:53 Mark Gilbert, Zocks 15:50 Jamie Hopkins, WSFS Bank 16:39 Jason Early, RISR 17:45 Adrian Johnstone, Practifi 18:48 Molly McClure, Intelliflo 📩 Stay Informed – Join Our Newsletter!Stay ahead of industry trends and get exclusive updates straight to your inbox: Sign Up Now https://intention.ly/💬 Let’s Talk!Have questions or ready to start your next marketing campaign? Contact us: https://intention.ly/contact-us/
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