In this episode of the Resilient Leaders Journey, Trent speaks with compensation consultant Scott Trumpolt (www.hrcompensationconsulting.com) about the evolving landscape of compensation in the workplace. They discuss the role of compensation consultants, the impact of remote work on compensation strategies, and the importance of employee engagement. Scott shares insights on generational differences in compensation expectations, the significance of pay transparency, and the need for effective co...
Jul 23, 2025•26 min
The Resilient Leader's Journey Podcast focuses on navigating challenging currents of growth & change. In this episode, Doug Fry shares his journey from a successful career in finance to his personal experience with a spinal cord injury and his subsequent involvement with SCI Boston. He discusses the importance of mental resilience, the lessons learned from his recovery, and how these experiences translate into valuable insights for entrepreneurs and leaders. Doug emphasizes the significance ...
Jul 16, 2025•27 min
In this episode of the Resilient Leaders Journey, Trent speaks with Vince Burks, former Senior Vice President of Communication for Amica Insurance. They discuss the importance of communication in the insurance industry, the role of performance reviews in employee development, and the significance of character in hiring. Vince emphasizes the value of listening as a leadership skill, the necessity of self-confidence, and the dangers of overconfidence in leadership roles. The conversation concludes...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min•Ep. 147
The Resilient Leader's Journey Podcast focuses on navigating challenging currents of growth & change. In this episode, April Willers, Chief Operating Officer of www.claim-deck.com, discusses the innovative claims management platform Claim Deck, its impact on the insurance industry, and the importance of metrics in measuring success. April shares insights on the challenges of recruiting and retaining talent in a changing workforce, the significance of personal development, and strategies for ...
Jun 04, 2025•24 min•Ep. 145
The Resilient Leader's Journey Podcast focuses on navigating challenging currents of growth & change. In this episode, Jim Hagerty shares his insights on leadership, community service, and the importance of empathy in guiding organizations. He discusses his experiences in banking, the challenges faced during the Great Recession, and the significance of communication and trust in leadership roles. Jim emphasizes that self-confidence is a learned trait developed through experience and reflecti...
May 15, 2025•25 min
The Resilient Leader's Journey Podcast focuses on navigating challenging currents of growth & change. In this episode, Major General Brian Bishop shares insights from his extensive military career and how they apply to leadership in business. He discusses the concept of 9G Teams, emphasizing the importance of a common mission, resource allocation, and individual contributions to team success. Bishop also highlights the significance of trust, continuous learning, and the balance between confi...
May 07, 2025•23 min
This week's guest is Tony Fonseca, owner of Packaging & More and youth swim coach. Tony discusses the dynamics of running a family business, and the importance of building strong relationships in business. Tony shares insights on client satisfaction versus acquisition, his coaching philosophy, and the life lessons he imparts to young swimmers.
Apr 15, 2025•22 min
This week's guest is Tyler Wentworth, the president and founder of The Hire, a talent acquisition partner. Tyler shares his journey from studying kinesiology to becoming a successful recruiter, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, confidence building, and the balance between character and competency in hiring. He discusses the challenges of cold calling and the significance of networking in the business world. The conversation highlights the need for resilience in navigating the complexitie...
Apr 03, 2025•23 min
Shawn Carmody , Bedford (NY) Fire Chief, discusses his transition from a finance career to community service in the fire department, the dynamics of a volunteer fire organization, the importance of hiring for character and leadership potential, and the challenges of projecting confidence in emergency situations.
Mar 14, 2025•21 min
Gregory Tumolo, Shareholder at Littler discusses how performance management should be an ongoing conversatio, that employers need to communicate expectations clearly to employees, giving back to the community is essential for personal fulfillment and how a Fellowship can accomplish the most challenging tasks together.
Mar 11, 2025•27 min
The Resilient Leader's Journey Podcast focuses on navigating challenging leadership currents through character, confidence and commitment. This week's guest is Greg Scorpio, CFO at www.G-Form.com. Greg discusses decisiveness in leadership, the CFO's role as steward, protector & translator, and why he admires the qualities of a certain Godfather.
Feb 25, 2025•22 min
Kelley discusses drawing talent into her organization, how a large percentage of decisions are made in a group and one particular sleuth that helps with problem solving skills.
Feb 11, 2025•21 min
Peter discusses integrating employees following a merger & acquisition, building trust through honest dialogue and answers the Barbara Walters question. If Peter were a tree, what kind of tree would he be?
Feb 04, 2025•20 min
Frank Somma discusses the chasm in exceptional leadership, whether you are "in" or "into" sales and the honorable Atticus Finch.
Jan 28, 2025•27 min
Tim McCandless , of Scouting America discusses the value of setting examples, how Scouting America trains young managers and why James Tiberius Kirk is intergalactic role model.
Jan 22, 2025•23 min
Kurt Harrington, CEO of Something Fishy, discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of character in the hiring process and why Sebastian the Crab is his favorite fictional character.
Jan 14, 2025•25 min•Season 6Ep. 133
This episode discusses the courage of entrepreneurs, July 1776 in Philadelphia and a daughter's college decision making process.
Jul 16, 2024•11 min
This episode discusses positive emlpoyee reinforcement, Linda Pryor's animal training technique and Cookie Monster's sole motivation.
Jun 21, 2024•9 min
This episode discusses generational wealth transfers, business innovations and Rat Utopia
Jun 14, 2024•11 min
This 10-minute episode discusses variability in expectations, a precise NASA mission and Ben Hogan's pure golf swing.
May 16, 2024•9 min
This episode discusses Motorola's Six Sigma Process, Navage and the Berkoff Blast.
Apr 18, 2024•12 min
This episode discusses setting lofty goals, Andre Agassi's dragon and wasting a good leg shaving.
Mar 21, 2024•10 min
This episode discusses D-Day paratroopers, organizational trust and stage jumping.
Feb 29, 2024•10 min
This episode discusses investments in sales training, interrogation techniques and delicious Girl Scout cookies.
Feb 15, 2024•11 min
This episode discusses marketing development, iPhone distribution lines and Superbowl pre-game singers.
Feb 08, 2024•11 min
This episode discusses scarcity, 4,000 Weeks and Spongeworthiness.
Feb 01, 2024•10 min
This episode discusses Taylor Swift's market influence, Pipeline Poke restaurant and Lauren's Suitcase.
Oct 05, 2023•11 min
This episode discusses Jimmy Buffett's failed first album, changing jobs by generation and the worst timeshare salesman ever.
Sep 21, 2023•12 min
This episode discusses addressing progressives, the French Revolution and La Madame de Guillotine.
Aug 18, 2023•12 min
This episode discusses personal value, Notorious B.I.G and Conrad Hilton.
Jul 27, 2023•10 min
