#309 - Bloom Where You Are Planted with Jim Simpson

08/29/22 • 32 min

In this episode, host John Laurito talks with the CEO of Blumira, Jim Simpson, all about success and taking advantage of the opportunities they have in their life. Jim shares how he stepped outside his comfort zone, figuring out who he was and what shaped him to become the leader he is today.
Jim Simpson joined Blumira in January as vice president of products. Over the past year, Simpson was responsible for guiding the company’s strategic product roadmap to deliver the fastest time to security, with a focus on accessible, easy-to-use detection and response technology. With over two decades of experience growing successful security startups, Simpson previously led product management for the access security provider Duo Security, acquired by Cisco in 2018 for $2.35 billion. Before joining Duo, he led engineering and UX at the network security company Arbor Networks, acquired by NETSCOUT in 2015.
Simpson’s user-centric approach to solving customer problems is unique in an industry long known for overly complex, legacy solutions that often fail to protect organizations.
Jim likes to look for the mystery in the world, and that comes in many forms: traveling, both locally on a bicycle and by planes, trains, and automobiles; creating, appreciating, and supporting art; and finally, sharing what he’s learned via mentorship and coaching.
Connect with Jim at:
Website: https://www.blumira.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gngrwsbi/
Show notes:
[1:59] Looking back on his life, what shaped who Jim is as a leader?
[5:31] On stepping out of his comfort zone
[11:45] Did he get to a point where he figured out who he really is as a leader?
[16:28] Learning from his mistakes
[19:24] Is there a time when a leader should display anger in an organization?
[24:43] Good communication within the organization
[29:14] What they do in Blumira
[31:22] Where to find Jim
[32:13] Outro
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#308 - Servant Leadership with Manny Amezcua

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Today host John Laurito is joined by the CEO of MassMutual Great Lakes, the Founder and Managing Partner at The Podium Group, and the Podcast Host of At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua himself, Manny Amezcua. They talk about Manny’s journey in leadership and how he developed his confidence over time. They also talk about the concept of servant leadership and why it's important to continue serving the people to become the best leader you can be.
Manuel Amezcua is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive in the wealth management and insurance industry. He currently serves as CEO for MassMutual Great Lakes, one of the leading brands in creating financial security, stability, and success on behalf of those it serves in the United States. Manuel is also the founder of Podium Risk Management, which focuses on serving professional athletes, business owners, and CEOs. Within Manuel’s four-year span leading MassMutual Great Lakes, the firm has sponsored and supported over 60 nonprofit organizations and been recognized on Metro Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For list annually since 2018, as well as Crain’s Detroit Business ‘Cool Places to Work in Michigan’ list in 2019 and 2021.
Manuel has been recognized each year since 2019 as one of Detroit’s 500 ‘Most Powerful Business Leaders in Metro Detroit’ by DBusiness Magazine, received the 2019 Huebner Service Award from the Society of Financial Services Professionals Detroit Chapter, and MassMutual’s national Community Service Award in 2015 and 2019. During his professional career, he has spoken at more than 50 conferences and companies across the country. His conversations focus on developing a clear brand and value proposition, working intentionally from a written plan, and having relentless hustle. He believes some of the greatest professional skill sets are the ones we learned as children: be polite, remember and use a person’s name, ask for permission, and give compliments because being kind is cool.
Connect with Manny at:
Website: http://www.massmutual.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyamezcua/
Listen to his podcast: https://linktr.ee/podium_podcast
Show notes:
[2:48] How did Manny start in leadership?
[7:56] How drew Manny to Joe?
[12:27] How does someone develop confidence?
[15:08] On auditing your circle
[19:21] What is servant leadership?
[25:25] What are Manny’s Aha moments through the years?
[32:38] How can someone become the best leader they can be?
[37:21] Learn more about Manny
[39:46] Outro
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#310 - Pattern Interrupter

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We all have an inner critic. At times this little voice can be helpful and keep us motivated toward goals, but this voice can often be more harmful than helpful, particularly when it gets into excessive negativity. Today, host John Laurito talks about interrupting that pattern of negative self-talk. There are many ways you can do so; figure out a way that works for you. The key is to stop negative thoughts in their tracks before it snowballs into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Show notes:
[1:27] Here’s an idea...
[3:48] Our brains run wild
[5:59] Don’t let a negative thought stay in your mind
[11:52] Here’s what you do
[13:27] Outro
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