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Joel Dubin: How can college students evaluate potential employers to avoid dysfunctional companies?

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Joel Dubin is a retired cybersecurity consultant turned humor author and foreign languages enthusiast. “The 7 Habits of Highly Dysfunctional Companies” was inspired by stupidity he observed at companies who sabotage not only their security but their business, as well. The 7 Habits are the most common problems he saw at screwed up companies around the world. This isn’t a typical business book. It’s a humor book poking fun at office politics, bureaucracy and toxic work environments, all ingredients of successful dysfunctional companies. It’s sort of an anti-manual of how not to run a business. Joel is the author of both editions of The Little Black Book of Computer Security and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

In episode 438 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Joel chose Northwestern University for his undergraduate and MBA, why he decided to write the book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Dysfunctional Companies”, how college students can evaluate potential employers to avoid dysfunctional companies, why so many companies are bad at customer service, how we can make companies more efficient, how we can eliminate unnecessary meetings that could have been emails, how companies can retain their best employees, and what Joel’s thoughts are on remote employees. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C5M4fUXAag

 
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Damon Lembi: What is the 3 step approach to dealing with imposter syndrome or self-doubt?

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After dedicating the initial 22 years of his life to the pursuit of becoming a Major League Baseball player, Damon Lembi pivoted in 1995 to help his father (Walt Lembi, Founder of Learnit) by investing his heart and soul in Learnit to help individuals gain the knowledge and confidence they need in attaining their professional goals through the value of education. Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit’s longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with “A” players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes. Outside of Learnit, Damon is an avid reader, moviegoer, and live music fanatic. Most of all, Damon loves spending time with his wife, children—Lucy and Wally, and his dog.

In episode 417 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Damon ended up at Arizona State University, what he learned by playing for three Hall of Fame D1 baseball coaches, what Damon’s dad was like dad and what was his vision with LearnIt, what is a “The Learn-It-All Leader” as he describes in his book “The Learn-It-All Leader: Mindset, Traits, and Tools”, what is the 3 step approach to dealing with imposter syndrome or self-doubt, how we can get honest feedback from our teams or student organizations, are we going to benefit as a society from AI or is this tool going to threaten us in the future, how we can build a great team, and when to use Sir Richard Branson’s mantra of ‘screw it, let’s do it’ decision-making. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZhqpB_Pk3s

 

Lisa Geraci Rigoni: What is the impact of clutter on your mental, physical, and emotional health?

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To talk more about the impact clutter can take on your health and productivity, we have with us today Lisa Geraci Rigoni. Lisa is the founder of The Organizing Mentors, who’ll tell you she came into the professional organizing business honestly. Through helping hundreds of people, she’s discovered the mental blocks that hold us back from clutter-free living. She’s helped clients from all across the DC Metro area discover why they hold onto their stuff, break through unhealthy connections, and get to the peace of mind they deserve – and she and her team can help you, too!

In episode 415 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what is The Organizing Mentors, what is the impact clutter takes on your health (mental, physical, and emotional), how you can figure out your organizational style, how you can make ADD work for you, what is the LITL System of Organizing Anything, what are tips to get started with your spring cleaning, and what our listeners will learn by reading Lisa’s book called “17 Spatulas and the Man Who Fried an Egg”. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk6_pFBBYWU

 
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Michael Allison: How can college students make their orgs more attractive to military veterans?

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Michael W. Allison is a self-made entrepreneur and philanthropist who has dedicated his life to helping others by sharing his own story of dedication, resiliency, and faithfulness. He is the founder of The Adversity Academy and Groomed & Tailored. As a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he was the recipient of a number of awards during his career including the distinguished Purple Heart Medal, several Navy Achievement Medals with two Bronze Stars and the Combat Action Medal. Michael holds an MBA in business, he is also the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is also a TEDx speaker, an author and mentor. Michael mission in life is to inspire people, empower them and make an impact in their lives.

In episode 396 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what it was like for Michael to be deployed overseas with the US Marines managing $2.2M worth of government equipment daily, how he survived a 2004 car bomb explosion in Iraq, how success in the military translates into success in the corporate world, why he chose Indiana Wesleyan, how college students can make their student organizations more attractive to military veterans, how to empower and motivate people, how our listeners can get media attention about their stories or their organizations, and advice to college students who are going through a difficult time right now with stress and anxiety. Enjoy! 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niNk2J_6Cn0

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Elizabeth Pizzarello: How do you build confidence after losing your vision?

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Elizabeth Pizzarello was born a sighted child in the Bronx, New York. Her unexpected journey started two weeks before her college graduation when doctors told her that she was to be blind by age 40. It happened earlier; Elizabeth was blind by 38. Elizabeth wants share with our audience that even throughout one’s academic journey, dreams can be altered by unexpected circumstances. Bad things happen to good people. When doctors told her she was losing her vision and would go blind, it rocked her world. The good news is that the talents and skills one acquires can be used to overcome obstacles. They are never lost. You can change the outcome of your story. One just has to learn to pivot!

In episode 393 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what it was like for Elizabeth to grow up in the Bronx, why she chose Cedar Crest College, what was Elizabeth’s reaction when she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and she knew should would lose her vision, what her reaction was 10 years later after a lens implant procedure to restore some of her vision, how she made the shift from blindness to a a high tech implant, how you can build confidence after catastrophic loss, what are the misconceptions about blindness, how she cooks and serves meals today, and more about her book called “Eclipsed”. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X0Bz8KbRDw

 
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Shameeka Baptist: What are some things college students can do to find their strength within?

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Our next guest is Shameeka Baptist. She is the author and inspirational speaker behind “The Strength Within”. She is a young woman that grew up in the foster care system who defied the odds. Today, she shares her journey of resilience with others. Her hope is that it provides others the courage and strength to keep fighting and to persevere, because The Strength Within is what will carry you through. Shameeka believes that your past does not define your present or your future, and that God has a purpose for you.

In episode 387 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about Shameeka’s childhood as she grew up in the foster care system, how college students can figure out what their purpose and destiny in life actually is, ways college students can find their strength within, what is cognitive reframing to shift your mindset, how we can build more confidence in ourselves, examples of positive affirmations and how it can help us, what role religion plays in Shameeka’s life, advice for other foster care children that might be struggling, and what Shameeka plans to work on next. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fV-FJrwC3U

 
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John Suzuki: What are the dangers of a divided country?

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John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. John’s skills include inspirational speaking, storytelling, problem-solving, technology evangelism, sales & marketing, and relationship building. His authentic and sincere spirit and caring for people are always appreciated by those around him. Happily married for nearly 40 years, John and his wife split their time between Seattle and San Diego where their children and grandkids live. In episode 378 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why John believes that the third stage in life is to give back, what are the dangers of a divided and broken country, why he decided to write about the story of Shiro “Kash” Kashino in his book “American Grit – From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero”, how the most hated Americans ultimately defeat America’s enemies, what happened to these heroes after World War II concluded, what we need to do as citizens to ensure that it never happens again, how we can live in a society with less fear and more love, and what the response has been to the book. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbzpY8veI0

 
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Todd Brison: How can college students make their papers and written assignments more memorable?

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When Todd Brison began writing, he had a big goals, but ultimately he wound up following a two-step process: – Write a post – Pray for attention Later, when the internet matured and creators started getting paid to post, the process changed slightly. At that time, it looked like this: – Write a post – Pray for money The first half of that story led him to a world of scraping together a lot of tone-deaf half-truths for thirsty self-improvement seekers. The second half led him to take a few stabs at political writing, for no other reason than because it was popular at the time. He could not have cared less about politics, but he still chased down that cash cow. Somewhere in between drawn-out doses of dopamine from a string of fake attention metrics, he forgot a simple truth. You write because you have something to say. Now he’s on a mission to publish words that matter again.

On episode 361 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Todd decided to attend East Tennessee State University, what should aspiring writers really be concerned about, how long the strike will last with The Writers Guild of America, how much of a threat is AI and ChatGPT to writers, how our listeners can use writing to maximize their study time, how we can use writing to create better relationships, how writing can improve your mental health, how to maximize your creativity through two exercises first thing in the morning, and how college students can make their papers and written assignments more memorable. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_tCEJXuCUI

 
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Chris Jankulovski: How do you shift your focus from a victim mentality?

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Chris Jankulovski, author of “Near Death Lessons”, is the Founder and CEO of Remote Staff, a recruiting company specializing in remote working placements. Remarkably, he was able to build and grow this thriving business while battling cancer, failing kidneys and several brain operations. Throughout these challenges and more, Chris was able to find a way to transform his life from one of fear, struggle and self-doubt, to one of empowerment, success, health and happiness.

In episode 358 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what the doctors told him about the angiomas in his eyes at age 19, what it was like when he flatlined during an operation, how he shifted his focus from a victim mentality, why he fell in love with the Philippines and the people there, why college students should go after their dreams right now, and what is the importance of setting an example for others to follow. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsJAPbjUvvM

 
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Ron Tank: How do we prevent gambling in the stock market for college students?

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Ron Tank is the author of “The Moses of Wall Street” and Founder of the Triple Tank System, the only investing system created from a biblical truth. Known to his friends and clients simply as Tank. He also teaches new and experienced investors on how to eliminate risk and maximize returns in the stock market to become “Bulletproof Investors!” As a Sunday school teacher and expert investor, Ron offers an extremely unique combination of field-proven strategy, real-life tested biblical advice, and a proven system that investors need to be successful in today’s financial markets.

In episode 354 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Ron chose Ohio University for his undergraduate experience, what made Ron and his younger brother quit their jobs and go into investing full time in 1995, how he turned $40,000 into $1.4 million dollars in profit in the stock market (a 3,460% gain) and then featured in Investor’s Business Daily, how we prevent gambling in the stock market, how he knows when to sell, what are some of the 10 commandments of the successful investor, what are the money myths that stop me from achieving financial independence, what is the one mistake that could postpone my retirement by 5 to 10 years, and what is the most meaningful part of being an Adult Sunday School Teacher for almost 14 years. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8La_M1ESfU

 
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