How to Change the World

This week on the Mind Your Business Book Club Podcast... The Lean Startup by Eric Ries takes the lean manufacturing framework and applies it to anyone launching a new product or service in a world of uncertainty. Yeah, so that's all of us then. It's one of the first books we've all liked – you won't want to miss this one. So join us as... Ariel talks about Six Sigma, which is not actually a cult despite its unusual name, Taylor explains the difference between a superhero and their non-super identity, And Catherine questions her British-ness after a failed Harry Potter reference.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL(s)!!! It's that time of year when the gym is packed, todo lists are long and aspirations are realized – er, attempted. This week on the podcast, Catherine talks with some of the Javelina Herd about their personal goals for the year. We have perspectives from the all-time goal keeper, the sometimes-I-get-things-done goal setter and the goal averse. Tune in and share your own 2019 goals with us on Facebook.

We wouldn't be ringing in the New Year right without bringing you a special episode. That's why today we're highlighting clips from four episodes as Catherine Alonzo reflects on the lessons she's learned through these interviews in 2018. It's almost been a year since we launched the How to Change the World podcast, and it's been incredible connecting with change-engineers from around the country and across the pond. We hope you've enjoyed the journey and we're looking forward to sharing more stories of change!

Our first podcast episode was also our most popular to date. In case you missed it or want to give another listen, we're sharing it again. Jeannette Maré is the founder and Executive Director of Ben's Bells, a nonprofit working to make the world a kinder place. In this conversation, she explains how kindness helped her through the darkest time of her life. If you're familiar with the work of Ben's Bells, it should come as no surprise that kindness came out on top.

A lot happened this year. Let's take a closer look. 2018 has been a long year… like, you-probably-don't-remember-the-2018-Winter-Olympics-happened-this-February long. In this episode, our team boils the year down to its most important happenings. We have hot takes on: Women and Equality: Strides made this year and progress yet to come. The Royal Wedding: Why it was more than a spectacle. The Climate: This year's weather and what is means for the future of humanity. All are welcome at our table, so sit with us and listen in!

It's time for another Mind Your Business Book Club review! Do you make New Year resolutions? How often do you follow through on them? This week in the Mind Your Business Bookclub podcast, we look at a book that aims to help you grow in all aspects of life – and keep those pesky resolutions. Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt is a 5 step approach for achieving your most import goals in life – at least that's what the book jacket says. Join us on our journey to see if this book can help us achieve our dreams!

WebPT has experienced some crazy growth Growing a company is full of change. Growing a company to 500+ employees in 10 years is full of constant change. WebPT set out to change the way physical therapists file their paperwork and in the process built a company that's made the fastest growing businesses list 6 times between Inc., Forbes, and Deloitte. Last week, we sat down with WebPT President and Co-Founder Heidi Jannenga. We talk about how a college basketball injury led her to physical therapy and how she has revolutionized the industry since.

Most people dread laundry day, it's a tedious task, but what if laundry day was filled with music, books and games? Laundromats are often overlooked spaces with so much to offer, but this week's guest knows how to shake things up and change the status quo. She believes in the restoration of community kinship and that warm, post-dryer feeling of new beginnings. Our incredible guest is Christy Moore, owner and founder of Social Spin, a local laundromat and community space. We discuss the importance of providing a safe and clean place for the community to come together. Who knew laundry talk could be so much fun!

This week on How To Change the World, we've got a very special interview in store. We sat down with Jose Acevedo, the Host and Founder of the Finding Arizona Podcast: a weekly podcast that interviews local business owners. We discuss his story growing up on the Hopi reservation, the amazing community we have right in our backyard, and podcasts as a medium for sharing incredible stories. We suggest cleaning your ears for this one, you don't want to miss a thing!

It's time for another Mind Your Business Book Club review! Ever wonder why people respond differently to requests? One person will immediately do something – no questions asked, and another person might just downright refuse for seemingly no reason. Frustrating, right? Well, this week we're reviewing The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin, which will take away a bit of the mystery behind why we behave the way we do. It all comes down to how people respond to expectations. People are either an Upholder, Obliger, Questioner, or Rebel. Take the quiz to find out what you are, then tune on in to find out how this book changed the way we work and understand each other at Javelina.