What does it take to build a workplace where people genuinely love Mondays?

In this episode of the Love Mondays Podcast, Ron Monteiro sits down with Vanessa Judelman—leadership expert, executive coach, author of Mastering Leadership, and founder of Mosaic People Development—to discuss leadership, communication, accountability, and creating high-performing teams.

Vanessa shares why she truly loves Mondays and explains why we are all the CEO of our own careers. Rather than waiting for the perfect job, she encourages us to be intentional about creating meaningful and fulfilling work.

In this conversation you'll learn:

Why taking ownership of your career changes everything

Vanessa's 4C Leadership Framework:

Culture

Clarity

Coaching

Communication

How leaders can create cultures where people thrive

The importance of thoughtful recognition

Practical tips for navigating challenging conversations

Why sales is really about adding value to others

Leadership one-liners you'll never forget—including "No agenda, no attenda."

Whether you're a leader, aspiring leader, or simply looking to make your Mondays—and every other day—more meaningful, this episode is filled with practical insights you can put into action immediately.

About Vanessa Judelman

Vanessa is the Founder of Mosaic People Development, where she helps leaders and organizations strengthen communication, develop high-performing teams, and build exceptional workplace cultures through coaching, training, and keynote speaking.

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 entrepreneurship

Lessons learned building a business from the ground up

His mindset of “Never Quit”

Overcoming a horrific skiing accident and a recent health scare

Daily habits and continuous learning that fuel his success

On 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 start

Challenges can become your greatest teachers

Persistence 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?

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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.

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