A regular audio podcast that features some of the country's most innovative business owners and experts - men and women who are putting into practice the profitable lessons that can be gleaned by reading Roy H. William's Monday Morning Memo
Following a 27-year career as a CEO and entrepreneur, Jim Ellis became a professor and — from 2007 to 2019 — dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Many of his former students are successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. Jim — author of the new book, A Journey of Insights: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy — says he learned as much as he taught by…
For ambitious owners and entrepreneurs, working hard is usually considered a virtue. But what happens when work becomes so central to your identity that you can't switch it off — even when you're exhausted, on vacation, or spending time with the people who matter most? That's the problem clinical psychologist Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin has spent more than two decades observing high-achieving…
Ron Lieback has loved motorcycles as long as he can remember. Despite a hectic schedule, he still finds time to ride at least 30,000 miles a year. Making the most of limited time is Ron's professional expertise. He has built a successful consultancy— 360 to Vision — teaching business owners and executives a proprietary framework for using each day's 1,440 minutes more wisely — and achieving…
Dr. Steven Mercer , an adjunct professor at the University of California-San Diego and an independent educational consultant, speaks from personal experience when he instructs solo entrepreneurs and consultants on how to build a service practice without sacrificing their values, time, or financial stability. According to a 2025 Census Bureau report, there are 29.8 million solopreneurs in the…
Saturday, August 1st, will mark the 150th Anniversary of Colorado's admission to the Union as the 38th state. That milestone might not seem to offer business owners and entrepreneurs much in the way of actionable advice — but as Monday Morning Radio co-host Maxwell Rotbart reveals in his newly released history book, Becoming Colorado , the Rocky Mountain territory's long struggle for statehood…
Successful organizations continuously evaluate their vulnerabilities, engage employees in solving problems, and remain flexible as conditions change. That's the bottom-line message of leadership consultant Ron Robinson , who has spent decades advising organizations of all sizes on how to remain resilient in the face of an increasingly unpredictable business environment. This week, Ron — author of…
This week, Monday Morning Radio celebrates its 700th episode of providing weekly, all-you-can-eat business wisdom. Since its debut in June 2012, the podcast has become a trusted resource for entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners seeking actionable advice rather than theory. In October 2025, the podcast surpassed one million downloads, a testament to its growing audience and enduring…
Drawing on three decades of executive recruiting experience, workforce strategist Chris Flakus offers practical advice on how job candidates can land better positions and how companies can hire and retain exceptional employees. Chris is the CEO of CSI Companies and author of Stay Relevant: Conquer Workplace Change at Every Phase of Your Career . For job seekers and employees alike, his message is…
If your business struggles to turn good ideas into successful outcomes, Jeffrey K. Lambert knows why — and what to do about it. For more than two decades, Jeff has helped organizations improve execution, modernize technology, establish project management offices, and lead transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes. Jeff's experience includes many years working in project…
Jeremy Shepherd is rich with pearls of wisdom — both literally and figuratively. Starting with a single strand of pearls that the former flight attendant purchased for his girlfriend on a layover in Beijing, Jeremy has become one of America's largest sellers of pearls and pearl jewelry. Along the way, he accumulated a treasure trove of entrepreneurial insights, drawn from both his successes and…
Timothy P. Whitt is a small business owner, franchisor, and leadership expert whose business mentors include termites, mosquitoes, and stinging bees. Really. After more than 45 years in the pest-control industry, Tim — founder and CEO of Pied Piper Pest and Lawn — says every entrepreneur can learn a great deal from the problems insects and critters create for homeowners — and the methods…