In this episode of The Brand Called You, Norman Wolfe—Founder & CEO of Quantum Leaders and author of The Living Organization—shares how decades across Fortune 500 companies and startups led him to reimagine organizations as living entities. He explains why execution fails, how belief systems shape outcomes, and what leaders must do to build mature, resilient, and high-performing organizations.

00:35- About Norman Wolfe

• Norman is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, Inc.

• He's the creator of the Living Organization Framework. He's an author of a book titled The Living Organization: Transforming Business to Create Extraordinary Results.

• He's got a new book coming out in the second quarter of 2026 which is titled, Leading the Living Organization.

In this compelling conversation, Rodger Halston shares a life shaped by art, intuition, and reinvention. From performing at age four to acting on global stages, choosing focus over comfort, and innovating in the beauty industry, his story is a masterclass in listening to your inner voice and riding life’s waves instead of fighting them.

00:32- About Rodger Halston

• Rodger Halston is a multifaceted entertainment professional known for his work as an actor, singer, musician, writer, director and acting coach, with credits in film and television including Blue Crush 2, Scorpion King and True Detective.

• He is the founder and leader of Amera Distributors (also referenced as Era Beauty), where he has blended creativity and business innovation in the beauty industry.

• Halston is also an active speaker and storyteller with a large online following, sharing motivational insights on mindset, creativity and personal growth.

A powerful journey of an academic leader who blends information technology, STEM education, and inclusive innovation to empower learners—especially students with disabilities. From hands-on pedagogy and award-winning teaching to national and international impact, this story shows how technology can unlock human potential and transform societies.

00:09- About Dr J Watthananon

• Dr. Julaluk Watthananon is an Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand, and serves as the Program Chairperson of the International Bachelor of Science in Information Science for Digital Innovation.