The Savage Leader Podcast
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Ep. 62: Mike Kijewski's Journey from High School Physics Teacher to Medcrypt CEO
In this episode, Darren Reinke speaks with Mike Kijewski, the founder and CEO of MedCrypt. Mike discusses his journey from teaching high school physics to pioneering cybersecurity solutions for medical devices. He shares insights into his career transitions, the challenges of starting a tech company, and the impact of cybersecurity on medical technology.
![Ep. 61: Michael X. Burns on Grateful Dead and Rasta Inspired Leadership](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a583238306cd37a280ace0/1713978677661-GLGFKNWE8H2SH2I0U3B8/Michael+Burns+on+TSL+Thumbnail.png)
Ep. 61: Michael X. Burns on Grateful Dead and Rasta Inspired Leadership
In this episode, Darren Reinke sits down with Michael Burns, a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background ranging from tech recruiting to cannabis farming. Michael shares his journey to becoming a multifaceted business leader, emphasizing the pivotal role sales has had on his career, the power of showmanship, and how the Grateful Dead's philosophy influences his approach to business.
![Ep. 45: Ziksana Consulting President Akshay Sateesh on the Importance of “Play” in the Workplace](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a583238306cd37a280ace0/1662650772436-QJ9XNJR73W2W8HKVT793/Akshay+Sateesh+on+The+Savage+Leader+Podcast.jpg)
Ep. 45: Ziksana Consulting President Akshay Sateesh on the Importance of “Play” in the Workplace
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Akshay Sateesh, president of Ziksana Consulting. Akshay discusses how going to school in Malaysia with kids from over 100 different countries equipped him with values of curiosity and adaptability, how improv inspired a career change, and the importance of bringing "play" into the workplace.
![Ep. 44: Author and Entrepreneur Mike Michalowitz on Eradicating Entrepreneurial Poverty](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a583238306cd37a280ace0/1661436936957-5UGKXKIKALL779C2HHAF/Mike+Michalowicz+on+The+Savage+Leader+Podcast.jpg)
Ep. 44: Author and Entrepreneur Mike Michalowitz on Eradicating Entrepreneurial Poverty
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with business author Mike Michalowitz. Mike discusses his entrepreneurial, how he went bankrupt after starting and selling multiple successful companies, how he found his calling of eradicating entrepreneurial poverty, and why psychological ownership is the key to getting the most out of your people.