Dream More, Do More, Become More: LTG (Ret) Bob Noonan
Release Date: 08/10/2025
Geschaftslektionen von deutschen Seglern: Keep Your Knots Tight
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Between 18 and 25 October I had a fun and exciting sail aboard the Yria, an Oceanis 51.1 yacht, rented through , 1 Poseidonos Avenue, Athens, Greece. My friend , and I joined five German sailors for an adventure from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon, to Loutra/Kithnos, to Ermoupoli/Siros, to Coressia/Kea, back to the southern tip of Greece, and returned to the Six days on the water with 2 days of spectacular winds. Magnificent views abounded, great food, free flowing Ouzo, and a special camaraderie maintained throughout the splashes and wave turbulence. No men overboard except for those...
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SYNC Framework: Turn Followers into Advocates
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is a TEDx speaker, social media optimizer, and award-winning strategist. Robin helps turn followers into advocates through the SYNC Framework. Along the way we discuss – Hip Hop & the MC Challenge (1:30), Mission-driven Work (4:15), A Future for the Kids (6:45), the Power of Simplicity (9:45), Yield to Your Intentions (11:15), take a Natural Approach (12:15), Change it Up (14:15), Donations to Your Cause (16:00), Life Reset (19:45), the Importance of Authenticity (22:30), Lead with Gratitude (29:45), Wu-Tang Clan (38:00), and Your Last Words (43:00). For Robin’s Social Media...
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Leadership: Always About Humans
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is a keynote speaker and author, with more than 40 years of experience in corporate America. His mission is simple – replace “bosses” with leaders that people choose to follow. Along the way we discuss – The Need for Better Leaders (1:00), Management vs. Leadership (5:45), a Blueprint for Success (10:15), the Time Required of a Leader (14:30), Empathy not Ego (17:30), the DNA of Leadership (21:30), Your Team is Not Your Competition (23:40), Leadership Blind spots (25:30), Celebrate your People (30:00), and Dad (32:45). Reach out to William for your copy of...
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I.M.P.A.C.T. Framework for AI
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is AI Strategist and Founder of Grow Fast, who helps business owners (Great Britian focused for now) avoid throwing money at AI tools that don’t work. Along the way we discuss – The I.m.p.a.c.t. Framework (Inventory, Measure, Plan, Activate, Culture, Track) (5:30), Relentless Grit (9:30), Favorite AI Tools (18:45), AI Promise (22:30), AI Concerns (25:45) and AI Intentionality (29:45). For your AI Business Strategy and next steps reach out to Jake @ This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans....
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SparkEffect: Developing High Trust Organizations
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is a podcaster, author, and the Chief Operating Officer of SparkEffect, a company that helps business leaders and their teams optimize operations and create clear opportunities for growth and change. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:30), Need for Coaching (12:15), Company Values (13:00), Career Transition and Out Placement (17:45), Trust Research (24:30), the right level of AI (30:00), the real cost of Executive Coaching (32:15), and Mindful “Hacks” (37:30). Note – at 24:30 of the recording, we discuss the Trust Research conducted by SparkEffect. The correct...
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BPO + AI = Driven Growth
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is the Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc., and the Co-Founder of Optimal Nexus. Adam helps design the next generation of go-to-market systems, where human trust meets machine intelligence. Along the way we discuss – Business Process Outsourcing (2:15), Managing Different Cultures (6:30), AI Integration (8:30), the Philippines (10:45), Biz with the USA (14:30), Remote Team Rhythms (16:15), Jet Lag and Maintaining the Edge (19:00), Taking Care of Your People (21:45), the Impact of Tariffs (23:00), and the Characteristics of a Good Salesman (25:00). Grow your business through...
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Become Who You Could Be
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David Lapin is a C-Suite Advisor, Executive Coach and Founder of Lapin International. David helps leaders align who they are with how they lead. Along the way we discuss – A Family of Rabbis (1:00), Leonard Bernstein’s Eyebrows (4:00), Value Drivers (7:45), Deterministic vs. Humanist (11:15), Ethical Governance, South Africa (13:30), Character as a Competitive Advantage (19:30), Trust as a Strategic Lever (22:30), Humility (25:30), Managing out of Fear (29:30), and Reflection on Small Quantities of Profound Content (33:35). Strengthen your business from within @ Order a copy...
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Blue Collar Product Management: Make Pigs Fly
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, is a product manager at and author of Make Pigs Fly. In this episode, Ali offers ways to help PMs level up their game. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:45), Soviet Union (6:45), That Dog Won’t Hunt (11:45), Defy Mediocracy (14:00), Explain your job to Mom (17:20), Juice Not Worth the Squeeze (22:15), Ask Stupid Questions (30:30), and Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda (36:15). Get a copy of Ali’s book @ This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through...
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The Strength Minus Epidemic: The Value of Positive Psychology
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, is an author, keynote speaker, and former Rabbi from Winchester, New York. Alfredo advocates for the value of Positive Psychology. Along the way we discuss – From Argentia to White Plains (1:15), The Road Rage Rabbi (4:15), God Winks (8:00), Positivity + Purpose = Peak Performance (12:45), Managing Skeptics (15:30), VIA and the 24 Character Strengths (18:15), Culture of Strength (23:00), Fostering Uniqueness (27:00), Slow Down and Smell the Coffee (29:45), and the Human Upgrade (32:00). Seeking purpose? Reach out to Alfredo @. Looking to understand your key Character...
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Control the Controllable
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is an author, podcaster and CEO of Voltage Holdings, LLC. Neil helps e-commerce brands launch and thrive on the Amazon FBA channel. Along the way we discuss – Control the Controllable (1:45), Income with FBA (7:15), Marry Right (14:30) but Don’t Marry Your Product (15:00), $5K a Day (24:30), Voltage Holdings (28:00), Mind Shift (31:45), and Faith Foremost (36:45). Reach out to Neil at – neiltwa@gmail.com Grab a copy of Neil’s book @ – This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military...
info_outlineManager Memo proudly opens its 8th season with Lieutenant General Robert W. Noonan, U.S. Army (Retired) — a distinguished military and corporate leader whose career spans over 35 years of service, including senior intelligence roles and executive leadership at Booz Allen Hamilton. A transformational leader, Bob Noonan has inspired thousands to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.
Along the way we discuss – Vietnam (3:50), SFC Al Chang’s “Grieving Soldier” (9:00), Butt from a Banjo (14:50), Dooah with the Hooah (17:30), Somalia (18:40), Tough Calls (21:00), Too Much Fun (24:30), Eye of the Needle (22:33), handling tragedy (31:15), dealing with 4 Stars (33:50), Mugs, Thugs, and Wackos (35:45), leading in Business (37:45), Woodstock and a Man on the Moon (43:45).
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Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.