About Elise Powers:

Elise Powers is the founder of Eleview Consulting. Eleview Consulting leads workshops around the world on skills such as mentorship, building psychological safety, and navigating critical conversations. Elise has specialized in teaching communication and relationship-building skills for over a decade and has been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and ABC News. She is LinkedIn’s leading expert on career acceleration and networking.

In this episode, Jim and Elise Powers discuss:

• Why relationship-building is a skill most professionals never formally learn
• How technology and COVID deepened communication gaps between generations
• What small talk, body language, and follow-up questions reveal about leadership potential
• How parents can proactively teach their kids life-changing social skills
• Why attention to others is still the most underrated leadership quality

Key Takeaways:

• No one teaches you how to lead conversations. Most of us learn by trial and error, and as workplaces become more remote and siloed, those gaps widen unless addressed directly.
• Resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence aren’t developed on a screen. Missed life experiences from school dances to uncomfortable face-to-face conversations have left new professionals underprepared for nuanced human interactions.
• A powerful conversation isn’t about talking, it’s about listening. The leaders people follow are those who notice, care, and stay curious about others without rushing to fill the silence.
• Not every breakthrough comes from a workshop or training. Sometimes, it’s a handwritten thank-you note, a well-timed follow-up question, or an unexpected act of inclusion that shifts a relationship forever.
• If you want to stand out professionally, prioritize making others feel important. People won’t remember your credentials, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.

"Human nature is we all want to feel valued, heard, and understood. So, how can you give that gift to another person by not focusing as much on yourself?" – Elise Powers

Connect with Elise Powers:

Website: https://eleviewconsulting.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisepowers1/

Connect with Jim Hardwick:

Website: www.mag-sig.com

Book: https://www.mag-sig.com/ebook

Email: jim@mag-sig.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhardwick/

About Ryan Hogan:

Prior to founding Talent Harbor, Ryan Hogan co-founded Hunt A Killer, a subscription-based interactive murder mystery experience. In 2019, Hunt A Killer was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2020, Inc. Magazine named it the fastest-growing CPG company.

Ryan started his career enlisting in the U.S. Navy as an MH-53E aircrewman and transitioned to officer, where he served as a Surface Warfare Officer onboard various warships. Along the way, he founded WarWear and Run For Your Lives, honing the entrepreneurial skills that he would use in Hunt A Killer and now Talent Harbor.

He is a proud serial founder with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for building stronger, better teams. If you’re interested in starting a conversation, shoot him a message.

In this episode, Jim and Ryan Hogan discuss:

• How military discipline and rebellion shaped his entrepreneurial style
• The messy rise and fall of a zombie race empire
• Why product-market fit matters more than a clever idea
• The recruiting industry’s broken business model and how he’s fixing it
• Why business isn’t the goal — it’s the vehicle

Key Takeaways:

• Resilience isn’t just about big, dramatic comebacks. It’s the quiet decision to get up again after every small, annoying, or crushing failure.
• Product-market fit isn’t a luxury; it’s oxygen. No amount of hustle, branding, or clever storytelling can save a business from offering something no one wants.
• Recruiting isn’t about resumes — it’s about people. Culture fit, clarity, and character far outweigh bullet-point experience.
• In the military, you fail all the time on purpose. It’s not to humiliate you — it’s to teach you how to stay calm, lead through chaos, and adapt when things inevitably go sideways.
• Business is a tool. Use it to fund your freedom, build opportunities for others, or chase audacious goals — but don’t confuse it with your identity.

"I fail every day, and I've had big failures, I've had small failures. But like, who cares? You get up, you learn, you move forward, and that's it." – Ryan Hogan

Connect with Ryan Hogan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan/

Website: https://talentharbor.com/

Connect with Jim Hardwick:

Website: www.mag-sig.com

Book: https://www.mag-sig.com/ebook

Email: jim@mag-sig.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhardwick/

About Candice Ammori:

Climate Vine brings together Founder Candice Ammori’s 10 years of experience and learnings in community strategy building.

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After reading the 2018 IPCC report, Ammori realized the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in addressing climate change. She made a career transition from ethics of AI to climate, starting On Deck Climate Tech to help diverse experts meet, connect, and build together.

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She brought together 650+ people across the climate ecosystem in multiple cohorts. Fellows raised over $350 M+ in venture funding, more than two dozen companies emerged, and hundreds of emerging contributors transitioned to the climate innovation space. She maintains deep vertical knowledge as an active investor and advisor to emerging climate tech companies.

In this episode, Jim and Candice Ammori discuss:

• How a single UN climate report became a career-defining turning point
• The similarities between AI bias feedback loops and climate feedback loops
• Why global collaboration is essential to meaningful climate solutions
• How Climate Vine builds diverse, cross-sector communities to solve complex problems
• The importance of starting small and local in the fight against climate change

Key Takeaways:

• Major change often begins with a single, undeniable wake-up call. A powerful reminder that a report, conversation, or unexpected experience can shift your life’s direction.
• Positive feedback loops exist in both nature and technology. When left unchecked, they can trigger irreversible damage, which is why early intervention is critical.
• Global problems demand global solutions. No one country can fix climate breakdown alone, and meaningful progress depends on collective accountability and collaboration.
• Start small. Local actions — whether planting a tree, reducing waste, or joining a community initiative matter more than you might think when multiplied across millions.
• The most innovative solutions often emerge at the intersection of diverse perspectives. Scientists, founders, artists, and policymakers must work side by side to address a crisis this complex.

"The only thing that I can do is take some sort of action and get better over time as I refine what that action means." – Candice Ammori

Connect with Candice Ammori:

Website: www.climatevine.co

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candiceammori/

Connect with Jim Hardwick:

Website: www.mag-sig.com

Book: https://www.mag-sig.com/ebook

Email: jim@mag-sig.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhardwick/

About Ari Tulla:

Ari Tulla is a San Francisco-based entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Elo, an AI personalization engine delivering the exact nutrients to live better.

After years of family health struggles, Ari has dedicated his life to building companies that help people live better. His companies, BetterDoctor, Quest Analytics, and Elo, have helped over a hundred million people gain better access to healthcare.

Ari is also an Angel investor with a portfolio of 50 startups, including Virta Health, Verge Motorcycles, Alphasense, and Oura.

He is a father, husband, and aspiring outdoorsman.

In this episode, Jim and Ari Tulla discuss:

• How a family health crisis became the catalyst for Ari’s healthcare ventures
• The flaws of modern medicine and why doctors alone can’t fix complex health issues
• Why America’s processed food culture is at the root of chronic illness
• How personalized nutrition and blood testing are changing preventive health
• The leadership discipline of ruthless focus and why it changes everything

Key Takeaways:

• Some of life’s biggest breakthroughs are born from personal pain. Ari’s family health crisis didn’t just change his life — it became the fuel for several mission-driven healthcare ventures.
• No single doctor or five-minute appointment can untangle the complexities of modern health. Lasting wellness requires a systems-based approach that considers everything from sleep and stress to genetics and environment.
• Processed food isn’t harmless convenience. It’s quietly devastating global health, contributing to chronic disease and poor quality of life in ways we’re only beginning to fully understand.
• Precision nutrition, guided by bloodwork and data, is transforming health outcomes by addressing individual deficiencies and lifestyle risks proactively.
• Focus is a leadership superpower. When you narrow your team’s efforts to one or two priorities at a time, clarity improves, execution accelerates, and success follows.

"Food can be thy medicine... but food can also be the culprit of our disease today." – Ari Tulla

Connect with Ari Tulla:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aritulla/

Website: https://www.elo.health

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elo.health/

Connect with Jim Hardwick:

Website: www.mag-sig.com

Book: https://www.mag-sig.com/ebook

Email: jim@mag-sig.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhardwick/

About Chad Meyer:

Chad Meyer’s faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation that guides every aspect of his life, both personally and professionally. With 30 years of experience in sales and sales leadership, Chad has built and led multiple companies throughout his career. Most notably, he co-founded Sales Xceleration with his business partner, Mark Thacker. The company, which they sold a few years ago, partnered with thousands of B2B organizations around the world, helping them scale in ways that business owners and their leadership teams often couldn’t achieve on their own. On average, these companies experienced 25% growth, collectively managing over a billion dollars through the work of Sales Xceleration’s Advisors.

While the numbers tell an impressive story, what matters most to Chad is how God used this platform for His glory — to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and to prepare Chad for the next adventure God has in store.

In this episode, Jim and Chad Meyer discuss:

• The founding and impact of Sales Xceleration in the fractional leadership space
• How faith and values created a foundation for business and community impact
• Why tough conversations with business owners matter for real growth
• Chad’s upcoming Silent Lions initiative for leaders and legacy-minded individuals
• How emotions aren’t the enemy of leadership — they’re powerful indicators

Key Takeaways:

• Success isn’t just about revenue, it’s about restoring lives. When business owners regain peace, stay close to family, and build stronger communities, the numbers naturally follow.
• Leadership is as much about managing your own emotions as it is about managing others. Emotional intelligence isn’t weakness; it’s wisdom in motion.
• The people at the top often carry invisible burdens. Chad reminds us how essential it is to speak truth in love, offering owners a safe space for honesty and course correction.
• Your name carries weight. Every leader’s legacy is shaped by how people feel when they hear their name — trust, integrity, compassion, or the opposite.
• Stay centered in your purpose. In tough times, exceptional leaders don’t abandon their values — they lean into them, with clarity, humility, and courage.

"You can have all the successes and be emptied and bankrupt on the inside, you're not fulfilled, and that's what it's about. How do you lead a wonderful life? How do you lead others properly, and how do you lead your own personal life and have the fruit you feel?" – Chad Meyer

Connect with Jim Hardwick:

Website: www.mag-sig.com

Book: https://www.mag-sig.com/ebook

Email: jim@mag-sig.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhardwick/