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Most people either freeze or flail when things get chaotic. This episode is about doing something smarter: Changing on purpose. In this final part of The Agility Advantage series, Stephen Moegling shares the story behind launching Band of Misfits®, why Bruce Lee is the philosopher-leader we all need, and what a white suit in the rain has to do with saving a company. If you’re navigating uncertainty right now, this one’s for you. → Bring The Agility Advantage™ to your company: WelcomeMisfit.com → Sign up for The Playbook: a cheat code for leading in weird times: WelcomeMisfit.com →Learn more about Band of Misfits: a growth accelerator for leaders and teams: Band of Misfits → Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephenmoegling

That stuck point you keep wrestling with? It might be your billion-dollar idea—hiding in plain sight. In this episode, Stephen Moegling shares how a garage-built doorbell, a guitar pedal nobody wanted, and a 2,500-year-old Buddhist metaphor all point to the same truth: The opportunity is often hiding inside the obstacle. → Bring The Agility Advantage™ to your company: WelcomeMisfit.com → Sign up for The Playbook: a cheat code for leading in weird times: WelcomeMisfit.com →Learn more about Band of Misfits: a growth accelerator for leaders and teams: Band of Misfits → Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephenmoegling

The world doesn’t change overnight. It shifts quietly. Until suddenly, everything’s different. In this episode, Stephen Moegling explores how leaders like Malcolm Gladwell, Xenophon, and Lululemon’s Chip Wilson saw the subtle shifts before anyone else and used them to spark movements, save lives, and build billion-dollar brands. If you want to lead through chaos, it starts with one question: What are you noticing right now? → Bring The Agility Advantage™ to your company: WelcomeMisfit.com → Sign up for The Playbook: a cheat code for leading in weird times: WelcomeMisfit.com →Learn more about Band of Misfits: a growth accelerator for leaders and teams: Band of Misfits → Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephenmoegling

Ten thousand mercenaries. One philosopher. Zero chance of survival. What happened next? A leadership masterclass for our time. In this opening episode of The Agility Advantage series, Stephen Moegling unpacks why your old playbook won’t survive what’s coming and how an unlikely leader from 401 BC holds the mindset modern founders and leaders desperately need to win. If you’re leading anything right now—your company, your team, your dog—you need to hear this. → Bring The Agility Advantage™ to your company: WelcomeMisfit.com → Sign up for The Playbook: a cheat code for leading in weird times: WelcomeMisfit.com →Learn more about Band of Misfits: a growth accelerator for leaders and teams: Band of Misfits → Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephenmoegling

Hey Misfits, heads up: this is our last episode–for now. Band of Misfits has blown up. Our one-year-old company has exceeded my success expectations. So much so we need to pause the show to care for our clients and manage our growth. But I got your back. In this special episode, the show’s executive producer, Sir Isaac Smith, turns the tables and interviews Stephen Moegling, founder of Band of Misfits. Expect to learn: How to envision the life you want using the Beautiful Day MethodWhy your well-being directly impacts your wealth-building/career strategies (and vice-versa)What’s next for Band of MisfitsAnd much more ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We help owners and leaders win at work and thrive in life. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer.

My guest today is Dan Cumberland. Dan is a product manager, 3X SaaS founder, and serial entrepreneur. His work has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Fast Company, and Inc. magazine. Dan is on a mission to help makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives find the clarity and motivation to get their work out into the world. Having hit the bottom before, Dan is passionate about helping people get the insights they need to do the work that matters most to them. Expect to learn: Why your career path to success may be non-linear, and why that’s okayHow to find confidence in decision-makingHow to believe in your value and communicate itWhy celebrating wins along the journey is importantAnd much more CONNECT WITH DAN CUMBERLAND LinkedIn Dan Cumberland The Meaning Movement ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We help owners and leaders win at work and thrive in life. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer.

My guest today is Christie Thompson. Christie is a partner at Campfire & Co., an award-winning branding firm based in Richmond, Virginia. At Campfire, Christie and the team have launched hundreds of brands, including award-winning spirits, impactful nonprofits, and dozens of small to mid-sized companies. Expect to learn: Why embracing vulnerability is essential for creativity and thriving teamsWhy the best brands focus on customer experiencesHow to identify key moments of your customer’s buying journey to create amazing brand experiences How to encourage creativity with your employees and team membersAnd much more CONNECT WITH CHRISTIE THOMPSON LinkedIn Campfire & Co. ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We help owners and leaders win at work and thrive in life. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer.

My guest today is Chris Hemphill. Chris is a data scientist who leads AI strategy for a leading-edge digital mental health company and is an NYU McSilver Institute Fellow-in-Residence. Chris is also a podcaster, musician, runner, and blends creativity with logic to find insights in data that lead to breakthrough outcomes. Expect to learn: Why you should look at spreadsheets as symphoniesHow to combine knowledge from different domains to enhance critical thinkingWhy stepping back from a challenging project can create clarity, creativity and problem-solvingWhy it’s vital to remember that data represents real people and real-life outcomesAnd much, much more CONNECT WITH CHRIS HEMPHILL LinkedIn ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We help owners and leaders win at work and thrive in life. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer.

My guest today is Todd Feldman, founder, entrepreneur, “Revenue Whisperer,” and who is revolutionizing the early detection of depression. Todd is known as the “Revenue Whisperer.” He’s led companies to disrupt their way of thinking to drive growth and profitability. But when a personal challenge disrupted his own life, Todd realized his purpose was to disrupt the way we diagnose depression through the first biology-based screening tool for anxiety and depression. Expect to learn: The power of upstream thinkingThe science of purposeHow to be “appropriately disruptive” How to turn personal challenges into a catalyst for change CONNECT WITH TODD FELDMAN LinkedIn Seismic Wellness ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We help companies grow and leaders to thrive. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer.

My guest today is Adam Houck. Adam is a consultant and leader for a Fortune 500 global technology company, a top amateur golfer, and a guitarist. But for this podcast's purposes, think of Adam a friend who knows what it’s like when our thoughts challenge us and cause suffering. Adam and I talk about how the pandemic cracked open deep-rooted trauma and his journey of healing his mind and spirit. Expect to learn: Why stressful thoughts put you in a trance–and how to break the tranceHow to use simple practices like journaling and tapping to interrupt the mind’s negativity patternsWhy doing the work is intense–and the positive (and life-changing) effects you should expect on the other side CONNECT WITH ADAM HOUCK Adam wrote a blog post summarizing many of the practices and resources he shared during our conversation. Check out his post and blog: Houckout. ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We help companies grow and leaders to thrive. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices BOM’s mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

Whether you run a company or work for one, your company’s brand matters: to stand out in the marketplace, engage customers, and create a higher impact beyond the bottom line. My guest today is a fashion designer whose clothing line is an instrument for social change. Stephen H. Jenkins’s fashion line, Gracist, celebrates West African culture’s beauty, diversity, rich history, and traditions and connects people worldwide with shared values of compassion, respect, and love. Expect to learn: Why brands need a higher purpose to resonate in a crowded marketplaceHow to leverage stories to engage customersWhy your customers want to know how your product or service is made so they feel an emotional connection to your company CONNECT WITH STEPHEN H. JENKINS Gracist Website IG ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We help companies grow and leaders to thrive. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices BOM’s mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

Join us as we dive into the captivating power of storytelling in presentations with public speaking coach and content expert Eva Daniel. We explore how to share data to be more relatable and engaging and tips on incorporating stories to make your message memorable. Whether you're a seasoned presenter or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights to improve your presentation and audience engagement skills. CONNECT WITH EVA DANIEL Eva Daniel founded The Speak Shop to train leaders on crafting and delivering inspirational content on the world's largest platforms. Eva has worked with money pro Dave Ramsey, DUDE Wipes Founder Sean Riley, execs from numerous billion-dollar companies, including Chick-fil-A, and many of the world's top authors, speakers, CEOs, and executive leaders. Her work has been featured on syndicated radio broadcasts, top 5 podcasts, viral YouTube shows, and livestreams seen by millions worldwide. Eva Daniel on LinkedIn ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We help companies grow and leaders to thrive. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices BOM’s mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

Noah Scalin, a renowned artist and speaker, shares his unique perspective on fostering creativity within organizations and the powerful impact it can have. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking creativity, embracing limitations, and inspiring collaboration. CONNECT WITH NOAH SCALIN Noah’s Website Another Limited Rebellion Noah on LinkedIn Another Limited Rebellion on LinkedIn ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We are a business growth and leadership impact—the antidote for cookie-cutter marketing and stodgy leadership development. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE MISFIT MINDSET NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices BOM’s mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

“The person with one piece of paper usually wins.” That was the advice persuasion expert Trevor Bragdon received early in his career. And it’s true: simple sells. Learn how to create a one-page persuasion document to win over prospects and decision-makers for your ideas, proposals, and more. CONNECT WITH TREVOR BRAGDON 7-Figure Fundraising LinkedIn Listen to Trevor’s first appearance on the podcast ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We are a business growth and leadership impact—the antidote for cookie-cutter marketing and stodgy leadership development. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 📫GET THE NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices BOM’s mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

Staying authentic and purposeful when working with knuckleheads and challenging personalities is hard. It’s even harder when your other challenges are … well, challenging. Those two ingredients—working with challenging people AND having your own challenges can bring out our not-best selves—not to mention drain our inner battery. So, let’s talk to Sara James Shelton, a global talent leader and coach. Sara and I talk about overcoming our bad habits, introspection, and staying positive when times are tough. Sara may be the voice you may need in your ears right now. OUR GUEST Connect with Sara James Shelton: PassionFruit Coaching LinkedIn ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We are a business growth and leadership impact—the antidote for cookie-cutter marketing and stodgy leadership development. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 🍄MICRODOSES NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices our mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

The busier you are, the more you need quiet time. That's the headline of an HBR article that went viral. Because it's true. Research shows that just by being in silence, the brain regenerates. Your brain literally gets better when you give it quiet time. I interviewed the co-authors of the article and the amazing book they wrote about why silence may hold the keys to what we're looking for as leaders: → Deeper Communication: Silence can be more powerful than words in building connections and bonds → Strategic Thinking: Silence can help you "see the bigger picture" → Discernment: Make wiser decisions Silence also has been proven to help: → Reduce stress → Increase clarity → Experience better health OUR GUESTS Justin Zorn has served as both a meditation teacher and a senior policymaker in the US Congress. He is a Harvard-and-Oxford trained specialist in the economics and psychology of wellbeing, who has written for The Atlantic, Washington Post, The Guardian, Harvard Business Review, Foreign Policy, Wired, Time, CNN and others. Leigh Marz is a leadership and collaboration consultant with organizations including Harvard, Google, and IKEA. She has led a multi-year program teaching experimental mindsets to multigenerational teams at NASA. Leigh is also a longtime student of pioneering researchers and practitioners of the ritualized use of psychedelic medicines in the West. BUY THE BOOK AND CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND LEIGH Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise is published by HarperCollins in the US and Penguin/Ebury in the UK. It can be found on Amazon, Bookshop.org, and anywhere you find books. Justin and Leigh highly recommend the Audible version narrated by Prentice Onayemi for those who enjoy audio books. Golden is being published in fourteen languages worldwide. You can learn more about Justin and Leigh’s work at their Astrea Strategies website: astreastrategies.com Connect with Justin on LinkedIn Connect with Leigh on LinkedIn Jarvis Jay Masters has been on death row for 33 years for a crime he did not commit. Learn more and get involved at FreeJarvis.org ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business, growth, and impact. THE SHOW IS A PRODUCTION OF BAND OF MISFITS® We are a business growth and leadership impact—the antidote for cookie-cutter marketing and stodgy leadership development. 🎤SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/business-misfit/ 👋BOM ON THE WEB: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ 🍄MICRODOSES NEWSLETTER: https://www.welcomemisfit.com/ Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices our mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

Life can suck sometimes. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, economic downturn, or personal tragedy, we are all at the mercy of life's rollercoaster. In this episode, I talk to one of the strongest people I know, Jeannette Erving. Jeannette grew up Black and Female in rural Mississippi. Today, Jeannette is a highly successful entrepreneur. Jeannette shares how she kept going despite setbacks and found the strength to move mountains within her. If you need an excuse to reconnect with your resilience and inner strength, this episode is for you. ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business success and career elevation. Produced by Band of Misfits®. ABOUT BAND OF MISFITS® We help companies to grow and leaders to thrive. Our consulting is purpose-built to help you grow your business brand, create the right reputation, and make clients seek you out. Whether you work with our team or we work with yours, we’ll help your company to stand out and win. Our coaching helps leaders make the next big leap in their careers and lives. Whether your leap looks like advancing your skills to influence and inspire others, outsmarting your current challenges, or finding the right “blend” of performance and well-being, Team BOM is by your side. Don’t be shy. Say hello at WelcomeMisfit.com. Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit at Band of Misfits. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices our mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

We all have blind spots. Even the best leaders. But what the best leaders know and do is look in the mirror. They make self-reflection part of their ongoing practice. In this episode, I talk to my long-time mentor about self-reflection, addressing blind spots, and telling ourselves the truth in kind, compassionate ways so we can grow and change. ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business success and career elevation. Produced by Band of Misfits®. ABOUT BAND OF MISFITS® We help companies to grow and leaders to thrive. Our consulting is purpose-built to help you grow your business brand, create the right reputation, and make clients seek you out. Whether you work with our team or we work with yours, we’ll help your company to stand out and win. Our coaching helps leaders make the next big leap in their careers and lives. Whether your leap looks like advancing your skills to influence and inspire others, outsmarting your current challenges, or finding the right “blend” of performance and well-being, Team BOM is by your side. Don’t be shy. Say hello at WelcomeMisfit.com. Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit at Band of Misfits. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices our mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

Imposter Syndrome is the current culture’s catch-all diagnosis for all forms of self-doubt. But what if we have imposter syndrome all wrong? MEET SARAH-TYLER MOORE Our guest discussion is with Sarah-Tyler Moore, a leader at Aquent, a global work solutions company. CONNECT WITH SARAH-TYLER MOORE LinkedIn ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business success and career elevation. Produced by Band of Misfits®. ABOUT BAND OF MISFITS® We help companies to grow and leaders to thrive. Our consulting is purpose-built to help you grow your business brand, create the right reputation, and make clients seek you out. Whether you work with our team or we work with yours, we’ll help your company to stand out and win. Our coaching helps leaders make the next big leap in their careers and lives. Whether your leap looks like advancing your skills to influence and inspire others, outsmarting your current challenges, or finding the right “blend” of performance and well-being, Team BOM is by your side. Don’t be shy. Say hello at WelcomeMisfit.com. Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit at Band of Misfits. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices our mascot, Lafayette the Owl.

Our reality is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. Learn how to examine the stories you may be telling yourself that are holding you back with Professional Storywork Coach Dave Robinson. CONNECT WITH DAVE ROBINSON Work Your Stories Follow Dave on Instagram ABOUT BUSINESS MISFIT Fresh voices and new perspectives on business success and career elevation. Produced by Band of Misfits®. ABOUT BAND OF MISFITS® We help companies to grow and leaders to thrive. Our consulting is purpose-built to help you grow your business brand, create the right reputation, and make clients seek you out. Whether you work with our team or we work with yours, we’ll help your company to stand out and win. Our coaching helps leaders make the next big leap in their careers and lives. Whether your leap looks like advancing your skills to influence and inspire others, outsmarting your current challenges, or finding the right “blend” of performance and well-being, Team BOM is by your side. Don’t be shy. Say hello at WelcomeMisfit.com. Stephen Moegling is the podcast host, Founder & Chief Misfit at Band of Misfits. Sir Isaac Smith is the show’s well-bearded executive producer. The indomitable Stephen Jenkins voices our mascot, Lafayette the Owl.