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Episode 98: How Underdogs Turn Their Struggles into an Advantage with Quang X. Pham
Episode 98. Does having privilege help or hurt you in gaining success in your career? What if being an underdog actually helped?
In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Quang X Pham, a Vietnamese refugee and accomplished entrepreneur. Quang shares his incredible journey from escaping Vietnam as a child to becoming a Marine Corps veteran, a biotech entrepreneur, and an author of two books.
He discusses the challenges and motivations behind his success, from joining the military to navigating the pharmaceutical sales industry and eventually founding successful companies. Pham also provides practical advice on overcoming adversity, the importance of defining personal success, and the value of self-confidence and adaptability.
His latest book, 'Underdog Nation,' aims to inspire those who feel like underdogs in their professional and personal lives. The episode captures his inspiring story, insights on entrepreneurship, and reflections on the immigrant experience in America.
Episode 97: Lessons on People from Working with the CEO of Mexico Walmart with Carlos E. Marin
Episode 97. We can learn a lot from other people’s experiences. Sometimes the journey and struggles of a CEO can teach us something about ourselves and our own situation.
In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Carlos E. Marin, co-author of the book 'Reinventing the Leader: How to Change Yourself To Change Your Company.' Carlos shares his rich background in psychology, education, and leadership coaching while delving into his journey from Costa Rica to the United States, his work in conflict management and counseling, and his extensive experience with multinational corporations.
They discuss the importance of cultural adaptation, self-reflection, and emotional intelligence for leaders to drive organizational change. The conversation is filled with practical insights on reverse mentoring, listening skills, and legacy building for anyone looking to enhance their leadership qualities.
Episode 27: How 80s Movies Can Make You Better at Work with Chris Clews
Episode 27. Keynote speaker and author Chris Clews is the guest. Chris grew up in the 80’s and has gained over 20 years of experience in corporate marketing. His book series "What 80’s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today's Workplace" merges together these two worlds he knows very well.
We’ll hear from Chris about the highlights and struggles of workplace culture through the lens of 80’s culture. He also shares important (80’s-related) lessons that can help you no matter what industry or organization you work in.