Professionally Offensive

Lots of things that we could be troubled with, especially with the recent world events. War, market turmoil, interest rates.... you name it. Maybe we haven't achieved what we wanted in our businesses or reached our potential as a professional. Fortunately for us, this turbulence is not a new human condition, but something our history is full of. So if that's consistent, then how do we find something to be grateful for? What you'll find is that those that can find the smallest acts of kindness to be grateful for, they've already won and everything else is just the extra cherry on top. Once you harness that gratefulness, you can then be bold and tackle the highest peaks. Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

Evan Seale, Co-Founder of VRB Labs, is on a mission to help folks find deeper rest and get better sleep. How well we sleep, is one of the things we have control over and if we stay disciplined about it, we can fully access our potential. Stigmas and a hustle culture can cast the importance of sleep away, but Evan believes that if we prioritize good sleep, we can extract more out of the hours we're awake. When this former Army Ranger, West Pointer and Private Equity guy started VRB Labs he was starting from scratch and leaned on his experience of being thrown into situations that he knew little about and having to seek creative solutions, that helped VRB achieve momentum. The military and combat especially can be a great teacher of simplifying the complex, learning the unknown and being comfortable with the chaos. Evan shares lessons learned from the early days of VRB and how your customers have the ultimate vote on your brand- Meaning, you shouldn't get stubborn about "How" you achieve success. Entrepreneurs can be romantic about how their business operates and can sometimes miss the thing that is working. VRB found that sleep gummies and high-quality supplements is what folks gravitated to. Sleep is also about setting the conditions for success the night prior and Evan shares that the way we eat, exercise and get sunlight also play a major factor in performance. Evan and VRB Labs are committed to not only sharing world-class products, but educating others on the holistic approach to living better. Learn more about VRB Labs: www.vrblabs.com Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

Throwback to a conversation with Megan Thornton, Chief People Officer extraordinaire. On this episode we talk about the bad reputation HR can get and how they often deserve it. A true "People Partner" in business is focused on understanding the needs of People and the Business first, then figuring out how a path can be created that also adheres to policy. Often HR personnel can get caught up in being the policy police and forget that creating value for customers and creating a positive work environment is priority #1. Megan also shares that being extremely aligned with the CEO is paramount, without it you're dead on arrival. If the person at the helm is not truly invested in the well-being of their employees, there is no point in moving forward. The Peace Corps taught Megan a lot about what it means to listen and honor a place first before you try to "enhance" it. You can't help something if you don't understand it. For the full episode check out EP 25 on the Professionally Offensive Podcast. Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

Throwback to an episode with John Merris, CEO of Solo Brands (Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak and Isle), talking talent, skills and culture. When you are looking for the right folks to bring onto a Team, don't get mired by the skills that are or are not on their resume- They can learn those later. Focus on their natural talent and what their upbringing put into them- You can't teach that. Running a company of companies can be challenging, but the goal is not to force a culture, but let it grow organically and through example. If you want your folks to be driven, on time and committed, it must start with you. Once you reach a point where you think you deserve to lean back and coast- It's time to leave. For the full episode check out EP 46 on the Professionally Offensive Podcast. Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

Alex Harstrick, Founder and Managing Partner at J2 Ventures, shares his experience as an EMT and how it taught him leadership. He discusses the significant impact the middle layer of an organization can make. Through his time as an intelligence officer, he learned about dual-use applications and creating meaningful returns for investors. He believes in aligning purpose with teammates in VC. The podcast also explores the importance of mentors, seizing opportunities, an empathetic approach in venture capital, and having guiding principles as an entrepreneur.

Transparency... A buzz word that has found itself in every boardroom meeting and corporate call across America. The spirit of transparency is meaningful, but it's how we apply it that matters. Transparency is authentically communicating to you Team what's going on, but if you don't have an effective Leadership structure, this will be for nothing. Transparency comes down to communicating 3 things: - What we know - What we don't - What we're working toward If you are able to deliver on these items, then you're achieving transparently. A culture of effective communication starts from the top and only with this culture are you truly able to claim transparency in your organization. Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

Dr. Ernestine Fu, Stanford PhD and Venture Capitalist (Alsop Louie & Brave Capital) joins forces with Dr. Tom Ehrlich, Fmr. Stanford Law School Dean, Provost of UPenn and lifetime public Servant- To talk about the importance of civic duty. Whether you are advising the President on public policy, nurturing new ventures that will support front-line troops or working at your local community kitchen, it starts with you. Democracy is not a spectator sport and requires Good People to get involved with making our today and future better. Tom shares that one of his keys to success has been working with folks that don't look, think or act like him. The best ideas are when we have diversity of thought and allow the best solutions to rise to the top. Ernestine also shares that curiosity, intent and effort are the hallmarks of folks that ultimately make a difference. In her experience, the best entrepreneurs are the ones that have a passion for changing the world. Both Dr. Fu and Dr. Ehrlich value the education and say that it is not just the academics that prove to be valuable, but the diversity of thought and the creativity of others that one get's exposed to. Civic contributions are not easy and while making the world a better place, it's critical that we don't lose our way. A strong moral compass to keep you on track is paramount, especially when dealing with the complexities of politics and business. The act of one person matters and the collections of these works add up to preserving and enhancing a world, for the next generation. Learn more about Dr. Ernestine Fu and Dr. Tom Ehrlich through their co-authored book: Civic Works, Civic Lessons. Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

Have you ever been halted in your decision making or finding it difficult to gain clarity and move forward? Risk of an endeavor too overwhelming? It may be that your decision making ability that has been distorted and you need to look at risk differently. How we understand and weigh subjective vs objective risk is paramount. Subjective risk prevents many companies and Teams from finding forward momentum, because of what is perceived to be risky. Subjective risk can often be mitigated through mindset. Objective risks are the clear waves we'll hit, the facts. Shared understanding and practice allows one to understand the objective risks, work through the subjective, build a plan and execute. Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

Joe Wolfel, CEO and Co-Founder of Terradepth, has made his living being a student of the seas and is on a mission to uncover all we don't know about the largest portion of our planet - The Ocean. Joe talks about his time on the SEAL Teams and how that gave him a strong foundation, especially when running new and complex ventures. Being good and Leading small Teams through the "Suck", is a particularly useful skill when it comes to navigating the uncharted waters of an ocean exploration company. One of the keys lessons he learned from combat was making decisions and being comfortable with the associated risks. Practice and intuition serves as a valuable asset on the battlefield and in the boardroom. Many of the decisions we spend a lot of time on, provide no better outcomes than the ones we trust our gut on. Joe dives into the importance of data, especially when it comes to having a well informed discussion. Much of what we debate (in all subjects) is a circular reference, because we don't have good data to ground our conversations and decisions. The Terradepth Team aims to collect data about one of the most important resources- The Ocean. Over 90% of Earth's inhabitable area is covered by water, but we know little about it. From expansive sub-ocean mountain ranges to wildlife patterns, we don't have a robust data set to make good decisions. Joe and Team believe that democratizing what we know about the ocean will not only help us better understand the planet we live on, but impacts commerce and endeavors that may ultimately take us to Mars...and beyond. Learn More About Terradepth : www.terradepth.com Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

On this episode, Joseph is joined by guest Host, Kelsie Cabrera as they take a look back on a few years and a 100 episodes of the Professionally Offensive Podcast. Joseph talks about the origins of the show, its continued purpose, lessons learned and the incredible People that have shared their journey to help others. Although there are themes and patterns to achieving success, each person has their own style of getting there. The one thing that has been consistent is their level of commitment and humility. Joseph shares what the next 100+ episodes have in store and how the show will be evolving for the future. Thank you all for tuning in each week- We could not do it without you and our incredible guests. Here's to 100+ more. Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro