Hi, I'm Jason Weiss. I help people & organizations reach their full potential. After 20+ years coaching execs and transforming companies, I know this: when people thrive, profits explode. Each week I share: real tools that unlock potential, raw talks with founders doing it differently, and proof that human-centered business wins. No fluff, no theory - just what actually works. I've seen ordinary teams become extraordinary when you get the human part right. Let's unlock what's possible. You can find me at www.jasonweissconsulting.com
Episode 53: Margaret C. Brown. Leadership is an Inside Job
What if the key to being a better leader wasn't a new management strategy, but a deeper look at yourself? In this episode of Making Business Personal, I sit down with Margaret Andrews, a renowned leadership expert and instructor at Harvard University.
Margaret shares the pivotal "moment of truth" in her career: receiving blunt feedback from a boss that she lacked self-awareness. Instead of dismissing it, she spent years researching psychology, philosophy, and management to discover that true leadership starts from within.
In this episode, we explore:
The "Inside Job" Philosophy: Why you must manage yourself before you can effectively lead others.
Breaking the Habit: The difficulty of unlearning ingrained patterns and how small daily changes can rewire your brain for success.
The Harvard Connection: The story behind Margaret’s celebrated leadership course and why it remains one of the most popular professional development programs.
From MIT to Hollywood Connections: A look at Margaret’s journey from a "standard Southern California childhood" to the halls of MIT and Harvard.
The Power of Feedback: How to process difficult professional critiques and turn them into a competitive advantage.
Whether you are an aspiring manager or a seasoned executive, this conversation offers a roadmap for leading with more intention, clarity, and fulfillment.
Connect with Margaret Andrews:
Website: margaretandrews.com (https://www.margaretandrews.com/)
LinkedIn: Margaret C. Andrews (https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretcandrews/)
Get the Book: Manage Yourself to Lead Others (MYLO) on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1541705688/?bestFormat=true&k=manage%20yourself%20to%20lead%20others%20margaret%20c.%20andrews&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k2_1_17_de&crid=11T15XM3HC49A&sprefix=margaret%20andrews%20)
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10 Mar 2026
Episode 52: Brianna Brown Keen. Manifesting Your Mission: A Framework for High-Achieving Entrepreneurs
How does a 14-year-old from the suburbs of Minnesota go from cold-calling agents in the Yellow Pages to starring in cult classics like Freaks and Geeks and major films opposite Chevy Chase?
In this episode of Making Business Personal, I sit down with actress and entrepreneur Brianna Brown Keen for a raw and inspiring look at the power of resilience.
Brianna opens up about her "foundational moment" surviving relentless middle school bullying and a mental health crisis, and how that experience severed her need for external validation, fueling a fearless career in Hollywood.
In this episode, we discuss:
The "Hip Pocket" Strategy: How Brianna landed a top L.A. agent before she even moved to California.
Overcoming Stage Fright: From being rejected for middle school plays to singing in the prestigious St. Olaf choir.
The "Figure It Out" Mentality: Why a Midwest work ethic and a history of rejection are actually competitive advantages in business and acting.
Divine Intervention: The vivid 14-year-old "awakening" that led Brianna to realize actors can have a more powerful voice than politicians.
Whether you're navigating the entertainment industry or trying to build a business with "balls-out" tenacity, Brianna’s story is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose.
Connect with Brianna Brown Keen:
LinkedIn: Brianna Brown Keen
Instagram/TikTok: @briannabrownkeen
Websites: briannabrownkeen.com (http://briannabrownkeen.com/), manifestingyourmission.org (http://manifestingyourmission.org/), and thenewhollywood.org (https://www.google.com/search?q=http://thenewhollywood.org)
31 Dec 2025
Episode 51: What Did Your Success Ask of You This Year?
The host reflects on the hidden costs of success, including impacts on presence, health, and relationships, urging leaders to assess the true price of achievement in this reflective season finale.
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