The Love Mondays Podcast

In this episode of the Love Mondays Podcast, I sit down with the energetic and inspiring Larry Cooper to discuss how finding purpose can help us create more joy on Mondays—and every other day of the week.Larry shares his passion for helping organizations understand their numbers, make better decisions, and create real business impact. He talks about why finance professionals should go beyond reporting results, take initiative, get involved in the business, and become true strategic partners.We also explore Larry's incredible energy and enthusiasm for his work, his experiences as a facilitator, and the lessons he learned while writing his book. One of my favorite parts of the conversation is hearing how Larry fully embraces his personal brand—going all in with his signature red and black attire and showing up authentically every day.If you're looking for inspiration, practical finance leadership insights, and a reminder that work can be both meaningful and enjoyable, this episode is for you.🔹 Finding purpose and fulfillment at work🔹 Becoming a proactive finance business partner🔹 Leadership, facilitation, and personal growth🔹 The journey of writing a book🔹 Building and embracing your personal brand

Welcome to the Love Mondays Podcast—helping you build a life and career you’re excited to wake up to. On MONDAYS and every other day. Today’s guest? Joe Oswald—a global business leader turned executive coach who truly loves his Mondays.  1. Loving Mondays: Find Your People + Your Mission Joe reminds us that loving your work isn’t luck—it’s alignment. It’s about finding your people and chasing a mission that matters together. He measures leadership with one simple question:  “Did everyone get better?”  2. Reinvention & Networking: Listen to Life’s Whispers After 19 years at one company, Joe’s career unexpectedly ended. Instead of rushing, he paused… took a year off… and listened to what Oprah Winfrey calls:  “Life’s whispers.” That led him to a second career he once admired—executive coaching. His approach to networking is refreshingly practical: Be genuinely interested in others Prepare and ask thoughtful questions Be specific: “Who would you like an intro to?” Share what distinctly sets you apart And his biggest lesson?  Be of service. (A powerful clue to both happiness and success.)  3. Loving Sales: A Noble Profession Joe reframes sales in a way most people miss:  “Sales is a noble venture.” It’s not about pushing—it’s about discovering if there’s real value. Don’t sell something that doesn’t help A fast no is a good outcome Understand and navigate objections (Joe has a 6-category framework)  4. Authentic Leadership: Connection Over Control Joe’s leadership style is simple—and powerful. One of his best ideas?  Bringing in a taco truck and connecting with team members one-on-one as they grab food. No formal meetings. Just real conversations. Because great leadership isn’t about authority… It’s about connection, growth, and impact.  Final Thought Reinvention. Service. Authentic leadership. This episode is a masterclass in building a career—and life—you don’t need to escape from.

Welcome to the Love Mondays Podcast, where we bring you inspiring, authentic stories to help you love your Mondays… and every other day of the week.In this episode, I sit down with Sam Akrivopoulos, a true example of resilience, grit, and growth.Sam’s journey didn’t start easy. He struggled in school, worked his way up as an apprentice plumber, and made a bold decision to bet on himself by starting Flowtek Plumbing. Today, he’s built a thriving business, but the road was anything but smooth.We dive into:The courage to take the leap into entrepreneurshipLessons learned building a business from the ground upHis mindset of “Never Quit”Overcoming a horrific skiing accident and a recent health scareDaily habits and continuous learning that fuel his successOn a personal note, Sam and I go way back—our families grew up on the same street, and we share some great memories watching our kids play together. It made this conversation even more meaningful.💡 Key Takeaways:You don’t have to have it all figured out to startChallenges can become your greatest teachersPersistence and mindset can change everything🔥 If you’re feeling stuck, facing challenges, or thinking about taking a leap… this episode is for you.👉 Question for you:What’s one area in your life where you need to adopt a “Never Quit” mindset?If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe—it helps us continue bringing you stories that inspire you to love your Mondays.#LoveMondays #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #NeverQuit #Leadership

What if two minutes a day could change your life?In this episode of the Love Mondays Podcast, Ron Monteiro sits down with leadership expert Lisa Broderick, co-author of the book Permanence, to discuss one of the most powerful accountability experiments ever conducted with top leaders. Lisa was invited by legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith to embark on a fascinating mission: hold CEOs, heads of state, and other prominent leaders accountable to their daily intentions.https://permanencebook.com/Her role was simple — ask them a short set of active questions every day. Questions like: Did I do my best to be happy today? Did I do my best to make progress toward my goals? Did I do my best to be fully engaged? The results were remarkable. Leaders who continued this two-minute daily accountability practice dramatically outperformed those who stopped. The simple act of answering these questions changed daily behavior, focus, and ultimately long-term success. In this conversation, Ron and Lisa explore: The surprising power of active questions Why accountability drives behavior change The leadership experiment with top CEOs and world leaders The six powerful questions from the book Permanence How a two-minute daily practice can help you design and live your best life This episode is packed with practical tools, leadership insights, and simple habits you can start using immediately. If you're looking to bring more purpose, accountability, and intentionality into your life, this conversation is for you. About the Love Mondays Podcast: Hosted by Ron Monteiro, the Love Mondays Podcast explores practical ideas, inspiring stories, and powerful frameworks to help leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs find more purpose, growth, and fulfillment in their work and lives.👍 If you enjoyed this episode:Like the video Subscribe to the channel Share it with someone who wants to design a better life