Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Podcast

About the Guest:
Meet Guy Fieri—chef, TV host, entrepreneur, and champion for communities in need. With his signature style and relentless energy, Guy rose to fame through shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, but his impact reaches far beyond entertainment. Through the Guy Fieri Foundation, he mobilizes disaster relief efforts across the U.S., bringing resources and volunteers to rebuild communities. Guided by the belief that “As soon as you are not learning, you are dying,”Guy continues to inspire others to lead with heart, humility, and hustle.

What You Will Learn:

• How Dale Carnegie’s principles shaped Guy’s approach to leadership and life
• The philosophy behind the Guy Fieri Foundation’s disaster relief efforts
• Why it’s crucial to listen to those who love you—not the noise from strangers

Tune in for a fresh, powerful follow-up where we explore how Guy built a movement beyond food, why focusing on the right people matters, and why the right mindset changes everything. Whether or not you heard Part 1, you’ll walk away inspired.

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Meet Hal Elrod and listen to his story of resilience, mindset, and the relentless pursuit of personal growth. After surviving a car accident at age 20, Hal defied the odds and recovered, despite doctors' grim predictions. Years later, when faced with cancer, he again took full responsibility for his healing. He researched holistic practices, implemented them all, and emerged victorious. Hal now shares his experiences with the world through The Miracle Morning, a routine that has helped millions achieve their goals and transform their lives.

Hal’s approach isn’t just about achieving success—it’s about cultivating a mindset that allows you to show up for life every single day.

What You Will Learn:

• How Hal overcame life-threatening challenges and used his mindset to heal
• The key practices in The Miracle Morning that have helped millions transform their lives
• How to push through mental and emotional roadblocks to achieve your goals

Join us for this inspiring conversation as Hal shares how he turned adversity into a life-changing philosophy, and how you can do the same. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to elevate your own life with the power of mindset and intention.

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Meet Anne Mahlum—entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and advocate for living life on your own terms. In 2007, she founded Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that uses running to help individuals experiencing homelessness regain confidence, employment, and independence. A few years later, she launched [solidcore], a pilates-inspired fitness brand that she scaled to 100 locations nationwide, attracting clients like Michelle Obama. After raising $210M in private equity and exiting the company in 2023, Anne now invests, writes, and advocates for causes close to her heart, including addiction recovery and wrongful convictions. She believes in taking control of your story—“You are always one decision away from a totally different life.”

What You Will Learn:

• How Anne turned a simple idea into a national movement with Back on My Feet
• The mindset shifts that helped her scale [solidcore] and exit successfully
• Why she believes in sharing wealth and lifting others up
• How to embrace risk, reinvention, and a bold approach to leadership

Join us for this powerful and personal conversation, where Anne shares not just her successes but the mindset that got her there. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to create the life you want—on your terms. 

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About the Guest:

Meet Dr. Bruce Stillman, president and CEO of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, one of the oldest and most distinguished scientific and research facilities on the planet. Growing up, Bruce knew that medicine and science were in his future—he was already volunteering in hospitals at the age of fifteen. But little did he suspect that his first gig out of medical school would prove to be his entire career. 

“I was thirty-eight at the time,” he says. “And I got plucked out of the faculty here to become assistant director and, ultimately, director…I had no experience in running anything. But I knew the culture of the lab, the organization, and I think that was the most important thing that I've carried forward.” This knowledge informed his leadership approach, which ultimately led both the organization and its faculty and staff to flourish under his direction. Learn more about Bruce and his amazing career in this episode of the Take Command podcast.

What You Will Learn:

• Lessons in conflict resolution and negotiations
• Stories of the ups and downs of being a Nobel laureate
• Strategies for bringing workers together under a single mission
• Insights into why having a big question to answer still requires flexibility in how you approach it

Join us for this incredible episode, where you’ll learn everything you want to know about fostering an environment that supports mentorship and risk-taking. Bruce is here to share his knowledge. Don’t hesitate to dive into his wisdom to make your own organization even better. Listen to the Take Command podcast today!

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About the Guest:

Ginni Rometty comes from a long line of hardworking women. First there was her great grandmother, who came from Belarus and cleaned bathrooms in the Wrigley building in Chicago. Next, it was her grandmother, a young widow twice over. Finally, there was her mother, who brought herself and her kids up through education and hard work after her husband abandoned them. Watching these women do what it takes to succeed instilled in Ginni a deep drive to be the best she can be and more.

That’s why Ginni is the former chairman, president, and CEO of IBM. That’s why Ginni was named by Fortune magazine as the number one most powerful woman in the world for three years in a row. And that’s why Ginni’s new book, Good Power, is here to transform your life too. She says, “Hard work is a way to get ahead . . . It doesn't matter how bad it is, there's always a way forward.” Hear more about how Ginni moved her way to the top when you listen to this episode of the Take Command podcast.

What You Will Learn:

• Insights into why your early life informs so much of what you become
• Lessons in how to be more passionate (Hint: do things you like)
• Stories about why you have more agency than you think you do
• The hard truth that no one is beneath homework, not even CEOs

Join us for this deep dive into what it means to lead an intentional life, using our powers for good along the way. Ginni isn’t a pie-in-the-sky thinker. She believes in the power of hard work and the value in gaining perspective from our relationship with others. Ginni doesn’t always have the right answer, but she sure has a lot to offer in this episode. Tune in today to learn from one of the best.

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Remember how people used to ask when you were younger what you wanted to be when you grew up? Well, no one asked Guy Fieri that question because by nine years old, he already was what he wanted to be. After a funny incident with his mother, Guy’s love for cooking took off. From his first childhood business of selling soft pretzels to his more than ninety award-winning restaurants now open around the world, Guy has built himself a cooking empire.

But he wouldn’t have gotten half as far if it weren’t for Dale Carnegie. “At twenty-two years old, I was very smart about what I knew. I was very expectant of people. And I just couldn't understand why people wouldn't work their ass off and be great,” Guy says. “So now I'm working with a hundred and fifty team members that don't all give a hundred and fifty percent, and I don't know how to really manage it. So I just did it with aggression . . . So anyhow, it doesn't really go well . . .”

Listen in to the podcast to hear more of Guy’s origin story as a chef and as a true leader who maintains his authentic self by recognizing and celebrating the authentic self in everyone.

What You Will Learn:

• Strategies in practicing what you preach
• Insights into being your true self over becoming sensational for attention
• Why you should come into any business wanting to “protect their castle”
• Lessons in why you can’t base your success off someone else’s failures

Guy has some pretty fantastic advice packed into this episode, and he couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. He genuinely wants you to succeed as your authentic self. “I'd always been the guy that was always telling everybody to go for it. Ask her out. Start the business. Get the loan. Buy the truck . . . I'm always the guy that's pushing everybody to go live their best self.”

You can learn how to maintain your true self in business and in life when you listen to this episode of the Take Command Podcast. Join Joe and Guy for an episode filled with stories, advice, and passion.

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About the Guest:

You may know him as the illustrious host of the Take Command podcast and the CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates, but today, you can meet the “Average Joe” behind his story. Joe says, “My ambition as a high school and college person was to go to law school, become a lawyer, join a large firm, become very successful, and do that for 40 years. And I was on that track.” But Dale Carnegie would come to pull him repeatedly in a new direction throughout his life.

From lawyer to real estate mogul to owner of an eLearning company to CEO of Dale Carnegie, Joe’s life path has been anything but straightforward. The throughline? Joe is wholly passionate about everything he does—including maximizing the value of everything he spends money on. He says, “Six months after I took the course, I was thinking about all these Dale Carnegie principles that I was not applying. So I said, ‘You know, I spent $890 on this program. I want to maximize my value. So I developed a calendar, and every day I started to practice Dale Carnegie principles.”

Learn how the practice of these principles has led Joe to where he is today.

What You Will Learn:

• A plea in why AI is a technology to be engaged with, not threatened by
• Lessons in how to make real connections, not the pseudo-connections of social media
• Stories on why it’s better to be the “man with ideas” than the “man with the plan”
• Reasons behind the changes in the ways employees see leadership

Joe Hart has truly embraced a life of purpose, and he teaches you how to do the same in this episode of the Take Command podcast, featuring host Dr. Greg Story from the podcast Japan's Top Business Interviews. Tune in if you want to hear about how agility leads to resilience, why being happy is better than rotely following a plan, and where trust really comes from (hint: it’s based in one-to-one relationships!). Your future is awaiting. Listen in today.

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About the Guest:

While he never would have imagined being where he is today, Jason Buechel was truly made for his current position as CEO of Whole Foods. Jason’s parents grew up on dairy farms, sowing in him a strong connection to the land and food. Combine that with Jason’s thirteen years of retail consulting work, and you have a man with a unique intersection of perspectives that continue to bring Whole Foods to the front of their industry. 

There are many things that make Jason a strong leader, but it’s his passion for his people, the company, and its mission that shines brightest. He says, “I'm privileged to be leading a company that not only I love, but ultimately I'm so honored to be able to help support our next iteration of what we're gonna do in helping nourish people on the planet, which is our higher purpose.” Hear more about Jason’s life and leadership in this episode of the Take Command podcast. 

What You Will Learn:

• Lessons in the importance of being a servant leader 
• Tips on how to find your own best way of solving tough business problems
• Discussion of why you always need to lead by example
• Strategies for taking a panoramic view when it comes to customers, team members, and other stakeholders

Jason says it’s difficult to be a leader who both drives short-term results and can fully connect with and motivate an organization—something he’s done remarkably well. His view is that a leader is there to “help support the organization and bridge it to the next opportunity, and ultimately help work through [challenges].” Listen in to hear all of Jason’s great advice so you can b

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About the Guest:

You’ll always find this guest asking new questions because that’s just who Penny Zenker is. Penny says her career path has been a “crazy old maze,” taking her from accounting and finance to building and selling a multi-million-dollar company, to becoming a keynote speaker and executive coach. But she couldn’t have done any of it without her “focusology” practice. “The name of the game is how to be more intentional in a time where everybody is vying for our attention,” she says. 

After her dad’s accidental death when she was nineteen, Penny started asking “Why me?” but quickly changed her tune to ask: “What does this mean?” She says this mindset helped her “be more conscious of my words, the questions that I ask myself, and what I really want.” And Penny has made all of it happen. Listen in to hear Penny’s story.

What You Will Learn:

• Strategies to bring together “attention and intention and give it direction”
• How to work through insecurities to perform at the highest level
• Lessons in why following fear won’t get you anywhere
• Directions for dynamically reassessing your direction in favor of the future

This episode has it all—insightful questions, fun moments, and many, many pearls of wisdom. Penny encourages listeners to learn to step back, gain perspective, and take those lessons to realign for the future. She’ll tell you all about how when you listen to this episode of the Take Command podcast.

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