Special Offer Alert! On this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, we’re thrilled to host John Elbing, founder of Standpoint and author of the upcoming book Storybuilding: Position Your Brand From Their Standpoint. To celebrate the launch, John is offering a special pre-sale deal available today only (January 16, 2025)! Get the digital version of Storybuilding for just 99 cents, and unlock exclusive bonuses including: A self-assessment tool for your website's storytelling power. A 45-minute consultation with John to refine your messaging. Access to a collaborative community for ongoing support and idea-sharing. Get your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/sb25-cp. Don’t wait—this deal ends today! Does your brand truly connect with your customers? Most companies fall into the trap of talking about themselves, leaving potential customers to guess how they fit in. Storybuilding introduces a revolutionary approach to positioning your brand from your customer’s point of view. Using a series of interactive, canvas-based exercises, this book empowers you to craft stories that engage, inspire, and resonate deeply with your audience. Whether you’re a startup, solopreneur, or corporate leader, Storybuilding is your roadmap to customer-centric storytelling that drives authentic engagement and long-term success. John Elbing is a master of blending American creativity with Swiss precision. Born in the U.S. and raised in Switzerland, John’s diverse background spans software development, digital marketing, startup leadership, and coaching over 150 businesses. As the founder of Standpoint and creator of the Storybuilding methodology, he is passionate about helping businesses transform how they communicate their value. John’s expertise shines not only through his consulting but also in the classroom, where he teaches entrepreneurship and marketing at leading institutions. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ebullient.com/podcast/storybuilding-john-elbing/ The Business Simplicity Podcast is where you can learn strategies and tactics to succeed through simplicity. Simplify your thinking to accelerate your business! #leadership #love #storybuilding

n this episode of The Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker engages in a deep and insightful conversation with leadership expert and coach Jaroslav Dokoupil. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, Jaroslav has supported thousands of leaders across sectors, helping them develop trust, inspire others, and build purposeful careers. Together, Chris and Jaroslav explore the profound concepts of leadership, self-love, and purpose, discussing how they intersect to empower individuals to create meaningful and fulfilling careers. The discussion is anchored in the Rumi quote: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” Jaroslav reflects on this powerful metaphor, explaining how it encourages leaders to move beyond judgment and embrace a space of understanding, connection, and purpose. Jaroslav brings his wealth of experience, from coaching leaders at HSBC to working with Accenture partners and training entrepreneurs in the concept of Exponential Organizations. During the episode, he shares his personal journey of discovering his evolving purpose, his experiences as a futurist at Singularity University, and his mission to empower leadership globally. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ebullient.com/podcast/beyond-wrongdoing-jaroslav-dokoupil/ The Business Simplicity Podcast is where you can learn strategies and tactics to succeed through simplicity. Simplify your thinking to accelerate your business! Season 4 of The Business Simplicity Podcast is inspired by Chris’ book “Lead from Love with Rumi.” Discover the book: ⁠https://ebullient.com/leadfromlove/⁠ #leadership #love #rumi

In this episode of The Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Didier Marlier, partner at the Enablers Network. Didier is an advisor to business leaders and a specialist in navigating the Disruption Economy. Together, they explore the concept of “leading from love,” inspired by the teachings of Rumi and ancient philosophies like Aristotle's logos, ethos, and pathos. In a world where rapid change is the only constant, Didier shares how love, combined with intellectual rigor, ethical behavior, and emotional depth, can be a powerful force in leadership. The discussion is anchored in the Rumi quote, “Be certain that in the religion of Love there are no believers and unbelievers. Love embraces all.” Didier and Chris reflect on the role of love in creating psychological safety, fostering innovation, and building resilient organizations. Didier explains that leading from love does not mean leading with weakness or avoidance; rather, it’s about embracing a mindset of openness, compassion, and courage to create a culture where people feel valued and motivated to give their best. Didier Marlier’s professional purpose is to support business leaders in challenging the orthodoxies they hold about their industries, particularly as they prepare their people and organizations for the demands of the Disruption Economy. With a diverse background as a blogger, author, board advisor, consultant, executive coach, professor, and agent-provocateur, Didier advises leaders on how to intellectually compel and emotionally engage their teams in large-scale transformations. His approach is grounded in logos (intellect), ethos (behaviors), and pathos (emotions), helping leaders create a balanced strategy that connects with both the minds and hearts of their people. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ebullient.com/podcast/love-embraces-all-marlier/ The Business Simplicity Podcast is where you can learn strategies and tactics to succeed through simplicity. Simplify your thinking to accelerate your business! Season 4 of The Business Simplicity Podcast is inspired by Chris’ book “Lead from Love with Rumi.” Discover the book: ⁠https://ebullient.com/leadfromlove/⁠ #leadership #love #rumi