Do you want to work in a corrupt office, with corrupt coworkers? Do you like having to choose between doing the right thing, and losing the ability to provide for your family? If you had to make such a choice, do you ever wonder what you would do?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," International Tax lawyer and whistleblower Charlie Middleton, reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why Honesty works. We explore how against all odds most corruption stays hidden, why true believers are so dangerous, and the role that businesses can play in really fighting corruption.

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MEET OUR GUEST

Charles Middleton is an international tax lawyer in West Palm Beach FL with a practice focused on whistleblower advocacy and startups. Charlie led tax teams at GE, Caterpillar, Walmart and Oxbow (a Koch brother company) for twenty years. At Walmart, Cat Financial and Oxbow, Charlie was responsible for all tax planning globally. Charlie was a regular speaker at national tax conferences until he turned his focus to whistleblowing. Charlie is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder. He attended Alabama School of Law and received an LLM in tax law from New York University.

Connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-middleton-8a362b3/

More Info:

Article on whistleblowers

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whistleblower-v-anti-whistleblower-dont-sue-me-its-true-middleton/

https://www.corporatecomplianceinsights.com/stop-blackballing-whistleblowers/

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Why should the rewards only go to the lucky few who were born with Charisma? Is it fair for others to get the attention, access, and credit you deserve?

Drawing on fundamental principles of connection and emotional intelligence, Unlock Your Charisma finally reveals how Charisma works. Inside you will learn:

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• Why a person has Charisma in some situations and fails in another

• How to enter the state of being where Charisma flows

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Do you enjoy being loyal, adding value, and getting great feedback, only to see others get the promotion you deserve? Have you ever had the guts to ask your boss what it takes to get to the next level, only to be met with vague, unhelpful suggestions? Ever had the nagging feeling that your leaders don’t really understand why they are promoting certain people and leaving others behind?

In his second book, Unlock Your Executive Presence, the Connection Counselor Joe Kwon reveals how you can have all the right stuff, but without Executive Presence you will still be denied the chance to move up the ladder.

For a limited time, get it for the introductory price of $2.99 (retail price $9.99) on Amazon.com.

CLIPS

Kurt Vonnegut appearance on Jon Stewart

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/1q89v2/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-kurt-vonnegut

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Closing book promo features the song “Suicide express for 2 Pianos" by Bladiator, licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.

Ever had an innovative idea, but no one really seemed to get it? Do you ever wonder why sometimes it seems like you and the audience are speaking different languages? Would better communication of your ideas enhance your business, relationships, and career?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," Susan Lindner reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why Innovation Communication works. We explore what it means for the listener to be the hero, the role of story and vulnerability in communication, and what the Billie Jean video can teach us about effective communication.

Listen via Apple podcasts, Stitcher or TuneIn (and now, Spotify!)

If you've been enjoying this podcast and are wondering what you can do to help it's EZPZ!

Take your pick (one or more):
1) Leave a rating and comment on your favorite podcast service like iTunes or Stitcher
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MEET OUR GUEST

Cultural Anthropologist. Brand Marketer. Disruptor. Susan got her start as an AIDS educator in the brothels of Thailand, helping turn prostitutes into entrepreneurs. Today, she's the founder of Emerging Media, a branding, PR and marketing agency dedicated to helping tech founders reach their finish lines. Her award-winning strategies have gotten 10 companies acquired, and she is now hell bent on sharing them with the world. Susan speaks to startups, innovators, and top executives from 60+ countries at GE, PWC, Deutsche Bank, Capital One and at global conferences, consulates and trade organizations about strategic storytelling, mastering the message and the media for maximum impact.

Find out more:

www.susanlindner.com

Talk to Susan:

Free 30 minutes innovation storytelling discovery with Susan

www.schedulesusan.com

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Unlock Your Charisma

Why should the rewards only go to the lucky few who were born with Charisma? Is it fair for others to get the attention, access, and credit you deserve?

Drawing on fundamental principles of connection and emotional intelligence, Unlock Your Charisma finally reveals how Charisma works. Inside you will learn:

• How Charisma is actually generated

• Why a person has Charisma in some situations and fails in another

• How to enter the state of being where Charisma flows

Unlock Your Charisma shows you how to be heard, be valued, and be chosen. Pick up your copy in the Apple or Amazon store and never be ignored, overlooked, or unappreciated again.

Also, Unlock Your Charisma is available now as an audibook on Audible.com. Narrated by the author.

Get your copy here

Unlock Your Executive Presence

Do you enjoy being loyal, adding value, and getting great feedback, only to see others get the promotion you deserve? Have you ever had the guts to ask your boss what it takes to get to the next level, only to be met with vague, unhelpful suggestions? Ever had the nagging feeling that your leaders don’t really understand why they are promoting certain people and leaving others behind?

In his second book, Unlock Your Executive Presence, the Connection Counselor Joe Kwon reveals how you can have all the right stuff, but without Executive Presence you will still be denied the chance to move up the ladder.

For a limited time, get it for the introductory price of $2.99 (retail price $9.99) on Amazon.com.

Join Team 100

For you, the listeners of WHY IT WORKS, I have a BIG favor to ask.

Join Team 100!

Our mission is to get 100 Amazon reviews in 100 days. To help, if you don’t want to pay the $2.99 introductory price:

A) Email me in the next 3 days at joe@connectioncounselor.com; and

B) Tell me why Executive Presence is important to you; and

I'll send you a free copy.

With your help I know we can do it. Thank you!

CLIPS

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Closing book promo features the song “Suicide express for 2 Pianos" by Bladiator, licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.

Do you have a lot of extra time to work out and go to the gym? Do you ever wish you had less confidence? If you knew how to be more confident, would you go for it?

In today's episode of "Why It Works," online fitness coach Allison Jackson, reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why Workplace Confidence works. We explore how confidence is like a muscle, the relationship between confidence and success, and how our internal stories and focus make all the difference in our results.

Listen via iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn

If you've been enjoying this podcast and are wondering what you can do to help it's EZPZ!

Take your pick (one or more):
1) Leave a rating and comment on your favorite podcast service like iTunes or Stitcher
2) Tell a friend about the show and what you learned
3) Become a sponsor (for as little as $2/month) by going to Patreon

MEET OUR GUEST

Allison Jackson is the founder of Allison Jackson Fitness. She is passionate about all things health and fitness, but she really loves sharing her knowledge and expertise to help corporate moms get lean eating foods they love so they can be at their best. She knows exactly how hard it is to work full-time, take care of the kids and household...plus try to fit in working out, eating right and taking care of herself, too!

Allison has spent the last eight years training and competing in figure competitions -- even winning three pro cards in one year -- so she has a crystal clear picture of what it takes to get to your ideal weight and stay there. Now she’s ready to share what she’s learned and experienced.

Get free resources and listen to her Fit to Lead Podcast at www.allisonjacksonfitness.com.

Connect:

allisonrjackson@hotmail.com

www.allisonjacksonfitness.com

Flab to Fab in 8 Weeks Book

Fit to Lead Podcast

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Unlock Your Charisma

Unlock Your Charisma is available now as an audibook on Audible.com.

Narrated by the author.

Get your copy here and Be Heard, Be Valued, and Be Chosen.

Unlock Your Executive Presence

Do you enjoy being loyal, adding value, and getting great feedback, only to see others get the promotion you deserve? Have you ever had the guts to ask your boss what it takes to get to the next level, only to be met with vague, unhelpful suggestions? Ever had the nagging feeling that your leaders don’t really understand why they are promoting certain people and leaving others behind?

In his second book, Unlock Your Executive Presence, the Connection Counselor Joe Kwon reveals how you can have all the right stuff, but without Executive Presence you will still be denied the chance to move up the ladder.

For a limited time, get it for the introductory price of $2.99 (retail price $9.99) on Amazon.com.

Join Team 100

For you, the listeners of WHY IT WORKS, I have a BIG favor to ask.

Join Team 100!

Our mission is to get 100 Amazon reviews in 100 days. To help, if you don’t want to pay the $2.99 introductory price:

A) Email me in the next 3 days at joe@connectioncounselor.com; and

B) Tell me why Executive Presence is important to you; and

I'll send you a free copy.

With your help I know we can do it. Thank you!

CLIPS

MUSIC

Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.

Closing book promo features the song “Suicide express for 2 Pianos" by Bladiator, licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.