Today, I’m joined by Damon Lembi, and we are discussing Why Leadership Requires Lifelong Learning. Damon is a 2x bestselling author and host of The Learn-It-All Podcast. He is also CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. From his baseball career, Damon brings an athlete’s perspective to leadership. Through his journey, he has gained invaluable insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace t...
Nov 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 352
Today, I’m joined by Shay Brickhouse, and we're talking about becoming a Leader Worth Following. Shay heads up Landscaping Unlimited, a complete landscaping and hardscaping company based in Eastern NC. He took over this business in 2016 and has been leading in the trenches ever since. A good friend of mine, a former Navy veteran, worked for Shay and called him the best leader he has ever worked for (including his time in the service). I don’t hear that often, so I immediately contacted Shay to g...
Nov 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 351
Today, I’m joined by Jeremy Jenson, and we're talking about Scaling a $10 Million Business. Jeremy is the Founder & CEO of Encore Search Partners. He is an expert on The Entrepreneurial Operating System and prides himself on building Houston’s largest privately-held Executive Search firm. He is also a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a global co-op of over 17,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn about Scaling a $10 Million Business. Show resourc...
Nov 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 350
Today, I’m joined by Elena Grotto and Felicia Joy. We're discussing How to Build an Unstoppable Workplace Culture. Elena is an adjunct professor of strategy at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, where she co-teaches culture as a competitive business advantage. Additionally, she is the executive vice president and group head of Edelman’s business transformation team, working in lockstep with senior decision-makers to stabilize the workforce during periods of significant change....
Nov 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 349
Today, I’m joined by Markus van Alphen, and we're talking about Becoming an Excellent Leader. Markus is a renowned leadership psychologist and author of more than 15 books in Dutch and English. His most recent books include The Excellent Leader and The More Excellent Leader. His company, The Excellent Organization, helps leaders and individuals worldwide increase workplace and personal relationship effectiveness to transform their environments and succeed. As a restorative practitioner, he is al...
Oct 26, 2024•43 min•Ep. 348
Today, I’m joined by Tyler Mount, and we're discussing Personal Branding for Business Leaders. Tyler is the founder and CEO of Henry Street Collective, an industry-leading branding and digital strategy agency. He is a celebrated digital strategist who has left an indelible mark on various industries, from Broadway to real estate. His unique marketing approach – focusing on personal brand versus traditional product marketing – has reshaped how businesses think about their brands. I’m excited to h...
Oct 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 347
Today, I’m joined by Aslak de Silva, and we're talking about Leadership Lessons from Combat Sports. Aslak has nearly 20 years of experience as a practitioner and instructor of Han Moo Do martial arts, competing in 100 full-contact fights and winning the World Championship gold medal in Michigan in 2000. Martial arts has taught him the importance of leaders being life-long learners and coaching others. Aslak is the CEO of Selfly Store, where they use the latest developments in loT, machine learni...
Oct 13, 2024•45 min•Ep. 346
Today, I’m joined by Brent Kedzierski, and we're talking about Human-Centric Leadership. Brent is a leading voice in the evolution of work, focusing on improving the human condition. His role at Hexagon, a global leader in industrial digital solutions, puts him at the confluence of digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and connected worker ecosystems. With a career spanning over 35 years, including a pivotal role at Shell, as Head of Learning Strategy and Innovation, Brent brings a unique perspe...
Oct 06, 2024•42 min•Ep. 345
Today, I’m joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni, and we're discussing employee career conversations. Julie is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. One of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers, she’s the author of Promotions Are So Yesterday and the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go which has been translated into seven languages. Julie is a regular columnist for Tra...
Sep 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 344
Today, Tom Burbage and Fred Stuvek, both returning guests to the show, will join me to discuss politics and the military. Tom is the President of the Calvert Task Group. He retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2013, serving as the president of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company and the executive vice president/GM for the USAF F-22 Raptor and F-35 programs. Tom was a Naval Aviator, where he accumulated more than 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft and retir...
Sep 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 343
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Nia Thomas, and we're discussing how to be a Self-Aware Leader. Nia is an academically awarded thought leader in self-aware leadership and practices self-aware leadership daily as a Director of a Children’s Charity. Nia has spent 25 years working in the public sector across local government, the NHS, civil service, and the charitable sector in Wales and England. She is a frequent blog writer and a passionate podcast host of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, of whi...
Sep 17, 2024•42 min•Ep. 342
Today, I’m joined by Gary Harpst, and we're talking about Overcoming Chaos. Gary is the Founder of LeadFirst, which launched the first ERM (employee relationship management) system for faith-driven leaders. For over four decades as a CEO, his passion has been integrating his faith with business. He has co-founded four businesses, one of which was sold to Microsoft, and recently published his third book, Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Leading Yourself and Others. I’m excited to have him...
Sep 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 341
Today, I’m joined by Tyler Plant, and we're talking about Accelerating Team Collaboration. Tyler has led teams for more than 20 years. He is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Simpli5, a company dedicated to maximizing human potential. Simpli5’s platform and solutions blend neuroscience, psychology, and technology to analyze teams’ work styles and affinity for different project phases to improve collaboration and team satisfaction and drive more sustainable results. Simpli5 has helped transf...
Sep 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 340
Today, I’m joined by Elliot Kallen, and we're talking about Entrepreneurial Leadership. Elliot has amassed a wealth of leadership experience over four decades, running several companies he founded. These companies include Prosperity Financial Group, an investment advisory firm with almost $1B in Assets Under Management, and A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarship funds and mental health resources to teens experiencing stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts. He is al...
Aug 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 339
Today, I’m joined by Staci Wallace, and we're talking about Purpose-Driven Leadership. Staci is an 8-time author, speaker, recording artist, podcast host, and expert in business psychology and life mastery. She is the CEO of Fueled by Fire. This global consulting firm empowers faith-based CEOs and entrepreneurs to build purpose-driven, highly profitable lives and businesses they love while creating legacy wealth and generational impact. Staci has shared the stage with five U.S. Presidents and ha...
Aug 17, 2024•43 min•Ep. 338
Today, I’m joined by TD Smyers, and we're talking about Boldness in Leadership. TD is a career servant leader with over 30 years of top-level executive experience across three major economic sectors. He is an executive coach specializing in succession planning. His clients include top executives and prospective top executives from across the country. TD is a retired U.S. Navy Captain who had a successful 31-year military career. I’m excited to have him on the show to more about Boldness in Leade...
Aug 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 337
Today, I’m joined by a returning guest, Heather Eason, and we're talking about The Art of Revenge. If you are a long-time listener, you might remember Heather from Episode 39! Heather is the Founder, President & CEO of SELECT Power Systems, an engineering firm supporting gas and electric utilities. She is a serial entrepreneur and business leader with over 20 years of experience in industries ranging from electric utilities to renewable energy and now Gen2 renewable diesel. She is the author...
Aug 07, 2024•33 min•Ep. 336
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Mary Crossan, and we're talking about The Character of a Leader. Mary is a Distinguished University Professor of Strategic Leadership at the Ivey Business School at Western University. In 2021, she was recognized on a global list, representing the top two percent of the most cited scientists in her discipline, and in 2023, she received the Lifetime Career Achievement Academy of Management Distinguished Educator award. Her research on leader character, organizational lear...
Aug 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 335
Today, I’m joined by Moshik Temkin, and we're talking about Leadership Lessons from History. Moshik is a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership and History at Schwarzman College and a fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. He has taught at Harvard University, Columbia University, and has been a visiting professor and lecturer in India, South Korea, Spain, Mexico, France, and the United States. His articles and essays have appeared in the New Y...
Jul 31, 2024•44 min•Ep. 334
Today, I’m joined by Susan Ireland, and we're talking about how to Earn, Own, and Grow as a leader. Susan is a leadership powerhouse with over 30 years at Boeing and contributions to entrepreneurial ventures like HyTech Power. Alongside Debbie Collard, she co-founded Seasons Leadership to address gaps in leadership education. Their company offers 1:1 coaching, business consulting, and training, with the added bonus of free bi-weekly podcasts and blogs that make high-quality leadership education ...
Jul 27, 2024•48 min•Ep. 333
Today, I’m joined by Ryan Renteria, and we're talking about How to Avoid Leader Burnout. Ryan is a CEO coach at Stretch Five. He is a diverse board director and speaker who helps leaders optimize professional and personal growth. He is a former Goldman Sachs executive with experience in the business behind professional sports. Ryan has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and CEOWORLD. He’s the author of Lead without Burnout: Growth with Less Stress for You and Your Team, whic...
Jul 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 332
Today, I’m joined by Jeffrey Klubeck, and we're talking about how to Lead with Integrity. Jeffrey is an Unretired Professor of Communication and author of The Integrity Game®, which is evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company. As a world-class coach, Jeffrey has worked with entrepreneurs and high-performance teams in 14 countries on four continents. He is also the founder of Get A Klu, Inc., which provides productivity and accountability frameworks for small and micro busine...
Jul 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 331
Today, I’m joined by Brian Biro, and we're talking about Breakthrough Leadership. Brian is America’s Breakthrough Speaker! He has delivered nearly 1,900 presentations around the world over the last 34 years. He is the author of 16 books, including his bestseller, BEYOND SUCCESS, and his brand-new book LESSONS FROM THE LEGENDS. Brian was rated #1 from over 40 Speakers at 4 consecutive INC. Magazine International Conferences. With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, Brian has appeared on Go...
Jul 17, 2024•43 min•Ep. 330
Today, I’m joined by a returning guest to the show, Paul Thornton, and we're talking about Finding Leadership Balance. For the past 40 years, Paul has been a student and teacher of leadership concepts. He has been a college professor, coach, human resources executive, parent, and grandparent. He has written over 100 articles and 22 books on various aspects of management and leadership. His latest book is called Leadership--Are you providing the right amount? Which helps leaders determine the rig...
Jul 14, 2024•49 min•Ep. 329
Today, I’m joined by John Rossman, and we're talking about Big Bet Leadership. John is the founder of Rossman Partners, a strategy & leadership solutions firm. He is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation, including the bestseller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. He was an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today, he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. John ...
Jul 10, 2024•43 min•Ep. 328
Today, I’m joined by Garik Tate, and we're talking about Deploying AI. Garik is an AI Futurist, Investor, and Strategy Consultant. His expertise lies at the intersection of AI, IQ, and EQ. He helps businesses increase their value using AI. With over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Garik has founded companies spanning Software Development, Outsourcing, and Publishing. Garik is a sought-after speaker on AI’s future and its practical application in business. I’m excited to have...
Jul 06, 2024•42 min•Ep. 327
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Randy Ross, and we're talking about Building a Remarkable Culture. Randy is a compelling communicator, craftsman of culture, and bestselling author of multiple books, including “Remarkable!,” “Roadmap to Remarkable!,” “Relationomics,” “Fireproof Happiness,” and his latest book entitled, "Make Life Good.” He has worked with brands like Delta, Berkshire Hathaway, GE, McDonald’s, Panasonic, Chick-fil-A, and others to inspire and enable countless people to find new passion a...
Jul 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 326
Today, I’m joined by Sean Lemson, and we're talking about How to Prevent Bad Bosses. Sean is a leadership expert and an executive and team performance coach. He is the founder of Motivated Outcomes, an organization devoted to improving performance, engagement, and leadership in today’s organizations. He founded this company with one single mission: To help make work a place people want to be again. He is the author of the brand new book called One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Ki...
Jun 29, 2024•42 min•Ep. 325
Today, I’m joined by Patrick McGuire, and we're talking about Middle Management Leadership. Patrick is an IT Director, Life Coach, Martial Artist, and Yoga Instructor. In his leadership roles, he has successfully navigated the complexities of technology management and team leadership in a fast-moving company. He also has a passion for personal development and helping others which he does through his life coaching programs. He has more than 200 hours of yoga training and has earned a black belt i...
Jun 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 324
Today, I’m joined by Lucie Voves, and we're discussing Building an Iconic Business. Lucie is the CEO and Founder of Church Hill Classics, a certified woman-owned business known online as diplomaframe.com. For more than 30 years, Church Hill Classics has handcrafted officially licensed diploma frames, certificate frames, photo frames, and awards for thousands of colleges and universities, honor societies, professional associations, corporate clients, and the U.S. Military. Lucie is a 12-time reci...
Jun 22, 2024•41 min•Ep. 323
