The Beautiful Symphony of Leadership - John Forsyte, CEO Pacific Symphony

"I feel like Forrest Gump running down that driveway, the braces falling off and that setting the course for the rest of my life… Helping others, my purpose and the strength of my leadership and never giving up. I share my story to motivate others and stand up for people everywhere with disabilities. You never know who they are and how it will change their life." As President/CEO of Mountain View Services, Inc., a leading Healthcare supply and distribution company, serving more than 500 Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled Adults and Children, Home Care Facilities, Hospice Care Companies, Nonprofits, Schools, Care Centers and Homeless Shelters, Eric's mission is to provide the highest quality products and services available to his clients, so they, in turn, can provide the highest quality service to the residents they serve. Eric fosters his core belief in building relationships within the community as well. He has served on the Board of Directors for several prominent nonprofit organizations including the American Heart Association and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Eric won the Unforgettables Foundation Heart Award of the Inland Empire in 2020. Mountain View Services, Inc was a Civic 50 Honoree in 2022. Recognized as one of the top 50 community-minded companies in Orange County. Eric has been married to his wife, Roxanne, for 29 years. They have two children, Vanessa, 29 and Grant, 23. In additional to his work and family life, Eric holds a passion for photography. He studied Digital Photography at Cornell University. He specializes in landscape photography. His work has appeared in galleries and all proceeds from sales of his work from his website, newportbeachsunsets.com, are donated to charity. Eric is also a classic car enthusiast. He is President of the Vintage Volkswagen Club of American. The largest vintage VW club in the county with over 100,000 members. Company Mountain View Services, Inc. Core Values: Caring, Dependable and Honest. “Together we can all make a difference in our communities and the lives of others” “The more people we meet, the more people we can help” “In a world where you can be anything, be yourself” You can reach Eric at eric.goodman@mtviewservices.com or visit his website at https://mtviewservices.com/about-us/

16 Mars 20231h 15min

Amy Cosper, Editor in Chief of Family Business magazine, is an award-winning business editor, content strategist, writer, speaker, angel investor and advisor. She’s the former Editor-In-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine.Cosper’s subject matter expertise resides in entrepreneurship, innovation, startups, global ecosystems and the creative industries.Author of "The Cowgirl Mermaid Chronicles."She lives on a ranch in Colorado with 3 horses, a dog and the man she married.When she’s not wordsmithing, she likes to ride her motorcycle through vineyards in foreign countries and once did a face plant on PCH.She is a self-proclaimed seeker of adrenaline.ABOUT FAMILY BUSINESS MAGAZINESince 1989, Family Business Magazine has been the only North American multimedia publication serving the unique information needs of multigenerational family businesses, by providing news, profiles, expert advice and thought leadership.Through digital platforms, print magazines and conferences, Family Business Magazine provides family businesses with the information they need to foster business continuity and family harmony.Family Business Magazine was created by, and is owned and operated by, a third-generation family business.Visit www.familybusinessmagazine to learn more!

8 Mars 202351min

Why do people lie?   How can you tell if someone is really listening?   How can you interpret what people are telling you non-verbally while YOU are talking?How can you become a more disciplined listener, a better communicator and, thus, a better leader?Listen to this conversation with Certified Forensic Interviewer, Founder of the company InQuasive, and author of the book "The Disciplined Listening Method", Michael Reddington.We had Michael back for a second interview to dive deeper into how to better lead and communicate.  You can reach Michael at https://disciplinedlistening.com/ or at www.michaelreddington.com

4 Mars 20231h 6min

Martha Daniel’s technology career has spanned both corporate and government sectors.  Ms. Daniel served in the U.S. Navy and had a lengthy corporate career with positions ranging from mainframe programming to chief information officer.  In 1992, she formed Information Management Resources, Inc. (IMRI). IMRI has a history of successfully implementing innovative technology solutions that addressed integration challenges for the emerging information technology industry. Today, under Ms. Daniel’s leadership and strategic vision of “Translating business needs into technology solutions,” IMRI provides program management for over $300 million in data center operations; currently designing the public safety broadband first responder network (FirstNet); and provides cyber security governance and compliance, information assurance, and operations security solutions using the company’s Cytellix Solutions.IMRI is ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in America. A published author and frequent speaker, Ms. Daniel co-authored a book entitled, On the Other Side of Midnight 2000, An Executive Guide to the Year 2000 Problem and most recently co-authored Million Dollar Conversations with 15 entrepreneur women. She is quoted as an industry spokesperson for a variety of publications and has been featured in the New York Times, Black Enterprise Magazine, and LA Times. On numerous occasions, Ms. Daniel has appeared on the “Inside OC” program on PBS, the nation’s sixth-most watched public television station.Ms. Daniel has received a number of honors and awards for her business acumen and accomplishments. Most recently in 2014, she was honored by the White House as a Champion of Change, Women Veteran Leader. She was also the finalist for the Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration in 2016 and received the National Living History Maker Entrepreneur Award.She is an ordained minister and on the leadership team of First AME (Christ Our Redeemer) Church in Irvine, CA.   Faith, family, and family business drive her in all she does!Visit IMRI at https://www.imri.com/You can connect with her on her LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marthadanielimri/

27 Feb 202357min

When you read this 6-word story, what emotions come up for you?"For sale.  Baby shoes.  Never worn."“For a story to change the world,” author and storytelling coach Jay Golden says, “It has to change you first.”That’s why, after a dozen years working at the cutting edge of digital storytelling, Jay shifted his attention to unlocking the purpose of globally transformative leaders through the stories they tell, one-to-one and one-to-many.Today, as the founder of the storytelling company Retellable, Jay coaches and trains founders, innovators, and social entrepreneurs at companies such as Facebook, Google, LinkedIn and Rainforest Action Network. With an approach that is both personally transformative and also universally applicable, his book, Retellable: How Your Essential Stories Unlock Power and Purpose, is a guide to storytelling using his original framework - The Journey Curve.To reach Jay, simply email jay@retellable.cvom, or visit www.retellable.comFor more information about the First Bank Center for Family-Owned Businesses, contact us at www.first.bank/faamilybusiness

2 Feb 20231h 13min

On this episode of Ed Hart's From the Hart Podcast, join Ed Hart (Director of First Bank’s Center for Family-Owned Businesses) and Michael Dierberg (Chairman of FB Corporation and President of First Bank) as they discuss First Bank’s longstanding history as a fourth-generation family business. Watch and listen as they dive deep into Michael Dierberg’s role, the exciting future of First Bank's 112-year-old business, and much more!For information about the First Bank Center for Family-Owned Businesses, visit www.first.bank/familybusiness

6 Sep 202237min

When I graduated from high school in 1982, my Dad - Jack Hart - who you met in an earlier episode of the podcast, sat me down and offered me 5 nuggets of wisdom.   These were things he probably assumed I would forget by the next day.   I didn't.I wrote them down, and these pearls have stuck with me my entire life, and they are my personal mission statement.   I fall short much of the time in these areas, but I will never forget them, and my gift to you now is that I am sharing this wisdom - his wisdom, with you.   Enjoy.

14 Okt 202125min

Lisa is recognized worldwide as a turnaround mastermind and innovative businesswoman. For more than 30 years, she has been called to turnaround failing organizations—businesses, teams, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government projects—and solve seemingly intractable problems. Over time, Lisa has learned the key to course-correct when things go South is applying the discipline of process engineering—carefully reevaluating everything your organization does and how it does it—with diplomacy and humanity, taking care of relationships and forging strong partnerships. As a CEO, former US Ambassador, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, Lisa has orchestrated the successful turnarounds of private and public organizations in all industries.Lisa has worked for four US Presidents, the Pentagon, been involved in turnaround efforts for massive corporations, government agencies, non-profits and family offices.  She is a dynamic, powerful, and dedicated leader, mentor, and teacher, and has empowered thousands of people all over the world.   In this conversation, you will learn what drives her, and how she identifies the need for shift, change, and at times, turnaround.   You can reach Lisa on all social media platforms at @lisagableauthor, and you can purchase her new best-selling book "Turnaround" at www.lisagable.com

8 Okt 202156min