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The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond.



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    • 4.8 • 240 Ratings

The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond.



Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.

    Life As We Know It, with Bill Weir (Climate, News, Storytelling, Author)

    Life As We Know It, with Bill Weir (Climate, News, Storytelling, Author)

    Award-winning journalist and CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir shares the story of his new book LIFE AS WE KNOW IT (CAN BE): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World, explains why reporting on climate includes reporting on EVERYTHING, the one thing that makes humans special from every other animal on the planet, advice from Mr. Rogers, the influence from his very unique upbringing, why there’s no climate change without culture change and why Earth repair is self-repair, and bonds with host Stephanie Maas over a mutual admiration of Taylor Swift.

    • 26 min
    CLIP: Berkshire Hathaway Is Messing Up

    CLIP: Berkshire Hathaway Is Messing Up

    John Hewitt, founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, explains what makes the secret sauce of franchising, and why he might be the one person on Earth who thinks Berkshire Hathaway is doing something very wrong.
    Hear John's full interview in Episode 454 of The Action Catalyst.

    • 3 min
    REMASTERED: The Potential Principle and Bettering Your Best, with Mark Sanborn (Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Change)

    REMASTERED: The Potential Principle and Bettering Your Best, with Mark Sanborn (Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Change)

    Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn covers how you never really know your potential, but how to find out and maximize it with the Potential Matrix, the importance of disrupting yourself but refocusing after you do, and why being an author is a lot like fatherhood.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com.
    Mark Sanborn
    Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com.
    Mark Sanborn

    • 15 min
    REMASTERED: Turning Ordinary to Extraordinary, with Mark Sanborn (Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Author)

    REMASTERED: Turning Ordinary to Extraordinary, with Mark Sanborn (Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Author)

    Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn talks about the many Freds in his life, and covers topics like internalizing responsibility, making a “signature difference”, the tips to delivering an "elevated experience", practicing A.B.C.D., and how you can be seen as an absolute ARTIST, no matter what your job is.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com.
    Mark Sanborn
    Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com.
    Mark Sanborn

    • 8 min
    CLIP: Fearing the Invisible Audience

    CLIP: Fearing the Invisible Audience

    Best-selling author, international speaker, award-winning podcaster, and media personality Carrie Wilkerson breaks down what it means to be "playing to the invisible audience", and how it often holds people back, from kids all the way to adults, from doing what they really want.
    Hear Carrie's full interview in Episode 165 of The Action Catalyst.

    • 3 min
    Overtime with Outland: John Hewitt, Episode 454

    Overtime with Outland: John Hewitt, Episode 454

    Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests.
    In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 454, with John Hewitt, founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, author, and CEO of Loyalty Brands.

    • 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
240 Ratings

240 Ratings

ASobering ,

Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

It’s obvious that the Action Catalyst team puts extraordinary effort into every single episode, but what makes this show a true standout is the quality of the guests, the stories they tell, and tactics they share. Every speaker truly cares about being a positive force in the world, and shares insights that leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Don't miss it!

DylanTM24 ,

Exceptional!

I listened to the latest episode (with Randall Kaplan) and, wow, I’m hooked. Absolutely fantastic chemistry between the hosts and his guests - perfect for my commute each morning. Would highly recommend giving it a listen.

obacker19 ,

Entertaining, insightful and actionable! 🔥

Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate creative energy into the impact you want to make on the world, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Dan does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving enterprise and life you can be proud of - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

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