
The A to Z Podcast
The A to Z Podcast — expert insights on leadership, business, real estate, investing, and growth.
Episodes
73 episodes
The Art of Ethical Persuasion with Derek Seckinger
Why influencing others isn’t a "sales tactic"—it’s the core skill for fulfilling your mission, hitting targets, and leading change.We unpack how to wield influence with integrity, including:Persuasion as Leadership ...
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Hard Hats & High Stakes: Building Boldly in Business and Life with Britney Mroczkowski
She didn’t just climb the ladder — she built it.In this powerful episode of The A to Z Podcast, I sit down with Britney Mroczkowski, CCIM — a trailblazer in commercial real estate who turned grit into growth, and blueprin...
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Can Human Leadership Survive AI? | Eddie Turner on Courage, Relevance & Reinvention
In this powerful episode of The A to Z Podcast, Dr. AZ Habtewold sits down with global executive coach and keynote speaker Eddie Turner to answer a pressing question of our time: Can leadership remain relevant in the age of A...
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The Science of High-Performing Teams (with Dr. David Burkus)
What Makes Great Teams Thrive — Even in the Age of AIWhy do some teams thrive under pressure while others collapse- even with the best talent? In this must-watch episode, Dr. David Burkus breaks down the real science be...
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Should leaders mute their emotions — or master them?
In this very short highlight from our full one-hour conversation, Sylvia and I explored the fine line between emotional discipline and emotional suppression.🧠 What does real emotional intelligence look like in practice?💥 Can expre...
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Psychological Safety: The #1 Factor for Building High-Performing Teams | Walk and Talk with Dr. AZ
🌟 What’s the #1 factor that separates high-performing teams from the rest?It’s not talent, strategy, or resources — it’s Psychological Safety.🔍 Research shows teams with high psychological safety:✅ Perform 27% better...
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Life and Leadership
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sylvia Baffour—renowned Executive Coach, globally recognized speaker, and creator of the Dare to Care™ framework. Sylvia doesn’t just teach emotional intelligence—she lives it, having helped leaders fro...
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3 Game-Changing Skills for Success in Real Estate & Business Brokerage
In commercial real estate and business brokerage, it’s easy to think numbers are everything… But in my experience, the most successful professionals are those who master the human side of the business.Here are the 3 game-...
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Human + AI: Integrate or Get Left Behind
AI is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this episode, Dr. AZ shares a practical and inspiring guide to integrating with AI in three vital dimensions:Input – Why giving better prompts leads to better results....
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Unleash the Power of Attentive Listening by Engaging our Ears, Mind, and Heart to Actively Listen
🎯 Stop Talking. Start Listening: The Skill Every Leader Needs 👂💡🛑 Communication isn’t just about talking—it’s a two-way street. But how often do we actually slow down and listen?💼 As leaders, entrepreneurs...
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Combating Filler Words That Dilute Your Message and Distract Your Audience
#PublicSpeakingTips #TalkLikeAPro #SpeakBetterTired of filler words? Ever catch yourself saying uhhh mid-sentence and think, “Why do I do that?” You’re not alone. Filler words like um, uh, and like can weaken your message and reduce your...
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Unlock Your Potential in Commercial Real Estate & Business Investments!
🚀 Unlock Your Potential in Commercial Real Estate & Business Investments! 🚀Are you looking to buy, sell, or invest in commercial properties or businesses—now or in the future? Let us help you achieve your goals faster...
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Considerations to Exit Your Company With Fat Check
🚨 Attention Business Owners: The Exit Strategies You Can’t Afford to Ignore Did you know 41% of U.S. small businesses are owned by baby boomers—and many are unprepared for what comes next? Whether you’re part of the 13.6 million boo...
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3 Lessons from Gavin Newsom and Charlie Kirk Encounter
In this clip, I shared 3 lessons professionals, leaders, & entrepreneurs may consider from the recent podcast launch of California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, who invited, in his first episode, someone from the opposition, Charlie Kirk, Execu...
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Why Go For Survival When You Can Thrive With The Same Effort, Time, and Energy
Which one is hard to strive for, SURVIVAL or THRIVING? Which one should we opt for?In yesterday's "Talk on the Beach with AZ, I answered this question using an interesting (confrontational) conversation I had last year in VA with a passi...
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5 What Not To Do If You Desire To Influence Your Boss
Leaders who don’t get along with their superiors are ineffective. They can’t get things done and are liabilities to the people they lead. Effective leaders are RESOURCEFUL and go beyond their backyard to attract resources, support, and form all...
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Three Development Areas to Grow Holistically
There is no debate among high performers and successful people concerning the importance of growth. It looks like they grow HOLISTICALLY in 3 common development areas.Of course, they may not grow uniformly in all three growth areas at a ...
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Why You Should Investment in Yourself Before You Invest in Any Other Investments
I am taking walk in South Tampa, a beautiful place to take walk- On one side blue ocean water, on the other beautiful homes, and on the horizon, beautiful skyscrapers. In this short clip, I shared the place while narrating the main...
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My Response to Elon Musk’s Recent Gestures as an Immigrant and Cultural Sensitivity Expert
If you follow the news, the recent gestures of Elon Musk have drawn fierce criticism from many around the world.In this audio, I shared my perspective as an African immigrant and Cultural Sensitivity Expert.Watch it and let me k...
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Tony Robbins isn't a Motivational Speaker
If you live in the US, I bet you have heard the name Tony Robbins. I also bet the first thing that came to your mind was a motivational speaker.In this less than 10-minute clip, I argued why you should change that image of Tony.Wa...
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Programs That Equip Your People to Grow Holistically
#Programs #Summits #Rethreats #Cohorts #MasterMind This clip explains one of our 5 services- Programs.To learn more about our other services, check our website www.TheAtoZInstitute.comTo download our catalog: https:...
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Speeches That Inspire and Empower Your People
This clip explains one of our 5 services- Speeches.To learn more about our other services, check our website www.TheAtoZInstitute.comTo download our catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS6BhVD3vSaUhCGS3hXmNUu7Jsvtki4L/view&n...
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Consulting Service To Help You Meet Your Goals
This clip explains one of our 5 services- Consulting.To learn more about our other services, check our website www.TheAtoZInstitute.comTo download our catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS6BhVD3vSaUhCGS3hXmNUu7Jsvtki4L/vi...
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1-on-1 and Group Coaching That Equip You and Your People
Behind every high performer, there are coaches. Show me a highly successful professional, entrepreneur, or leader in any field and I’ll show you a smart and wise person who has coaches that guide him or her behind the scenes. Study all high per...
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The Power of Culture and How It Molds Our Personality and Shapes Our Mentality
This clip is taken from a recent audio we shared about how culture is god.For both individual and collective success, we should know the power culture has over us. We don’t have control over what we don’t know well. We can’t change what...
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