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The Courage of a LeaderMaximize Retention and Engagement: Unlocking Your Team’s Full PotentialWe all want teams that are energized, engaged, and operating at full potential. The key? Tap into what truly drives people. When we leverage strengths and give flexibility around how work gets done, we create an environment where people don’t just perform—they thrive. It starts with knowing our team members well and aligning their work with what lights them up. From there, we shift from rigid expectations to empowering autonomy—keeping the “why” and “what” clear while letting the “how” be a co-creation. Trust deepens when we take the time to connect beneath the surface, share our own leadership pur...2025-05-2713 min
The Courage of a LeaderEasy and Accessible Ways to Retain Top Talent (Encore) | Mary Lynn FayoumiMary Lynn Fayoumi, President and CEO of HR Source, brings a wealth of insight on how leaders can retain top talent in today’s evolving workplace. She reminds us that retaining great people isn’t about copying broad strategies—it’s about staying curious, asking the right questions, and creating personalized solutions that match each team and organization. From conducting spot surveys to simply checking in with employees more intentionally, Mary Lynn offers thoughtful ways to listen, learn, and respond. She encourages us to shift from reactionary fixes to ongoing processes rooted in empathy, flexibility, and real communication. Retention isn't on...2025-05-1341 min
The Courage of a LeaderInsider Secrets to Successfully Work Flexibly From Home or Hybrid | El Lages (Encore)The power has shifted from organizations to people. How do you meet the new expectations employees have? How do you retain your top performers? My guest today is El Lages, Chief People and Culture Officer at Flexera, and we talked about how she and her team are strategically and creatively planning for a flexible work environment, while also not forgetting the basics. I’m glad you’re here to listen in. And, then we’d love to hear from you. Leave a message in the comments about your lessons learned about working virtually or in a hybrid setup....2025-04-2928 min
The Courage of a LeaderHybrid & Virtual Meetings Made BetterIn this solo episode, Amy challenges our thinking about how we can make virtual and hybrid meetings more productive, engaging, and worth everyone's time. She shares how to shift away from default routines and instead be more intentional about the purpose, structure, and flow of our meetings. Amy offers practical strategies that help create meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and reduce wasted time. From rethinking meeting lengths to setting clear norms for collaboration tools, this episode encourages us to transform meetings from energy-drainers into powerful spaces for alignment and action. HighlightsStart with Purpose – Learn how...2025-04-1616 min
The Courage of a LeaderCutting-Edge Strategies from a Courageous Virtual Veteran | Gloria Everett (Encore)In this encore episode from 2022, Gloria Everett, President and CEO of The Mutual, shares her forward-thinking approach to making hybrid work effective and sustainable. She challenges traditional workplace models by focusing on what truly works for employees and organizations rather than forcing a return to outdated norms. Gloria emphasizes the importance of listening, experimenting, and co-creating solutions with employees to build a model that balances flexibility, collaboration, and business success. She highlights how trust, open communication, and a commitment to continuous learning help create a culture where teams thrive in both remote and in-office settings.Highlights...2025-04-0139 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Productivity Secret: Aligning Where You Work with What You DoHybrid work is here to stay, but are we approaching it the right way? In this episode, I take a fresh look at how leaders can align different types of work with the environments that best support them. Explore how intentional strategies, adaptability, and collaboration can make hybrid work more effective. Through real-world insights and practical approaches, I challenge you to rethink how to structure work for long-term success.HighlightsStart with the Work, Not the Location – Explore how defining tasks first helps determine the best work setting for efficiency and impact.Maximizing Remote Work – Learn how...2025-03-0422 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow Leaders Can Support Mental Health, While Strengthening Accountability and Trust | Pat BroePat Broe, best-selling author and mental health advocate, shares insights on how leaders can support their teams’ mental health while fostering trust and accountability. He emphasizes the importance of open communication, empathetic leadership, and creating safe spaces where employees feel comfortable sharing challenges. Pat also highlights the need for leaders to prioritize their own mental health through self-awareness and reflection. By leading with authenticity, compassion, and clear expectations, we can build stronger, more resilient teams that thrive even in difficult times. HighlightsEmpathy in Action: Discover how balancing empathy with accountability strengthens trust and tea...2025-02-1832 min
The Courage of a LeaderA Proven Blueprint for Developing Yourself as a Leader | Genevieve RetzlaffGenevieve Retzlaff, founder and CEO of Grow Better Together, shares her vision for leadership as an ongoing journey that has 3 distinct phases and starts with self-awareness. By understanding our triggers and developing emotional intelligence, we can create a foundation for growth that empowers teams and organizations. Genevieve emphasizes the importance of building trust, fostering psychological safety, and embracing diversity to inspire collaboration and innovation. Her approach encourages us to lead with intention, adapt to challenges, and prepare our teams for long-term success. HighlightsStart with Self-Awareness: Discover how self-reflection and emotional intelligence are the f...2025-02-0436 min
The Courage of a LeaderRedefining Resilience: Moving Beyond Survival to Growth | Russell HarveyRussell Harvey, known as The Resilience Coach, shares valuable insights on building resilience as a mindset and a practical skill. He challenges us to see resilience not just as recovery from setbacks but as a way to grow, learn, and move forward with purpose. Russell explores how self-awareness, intentional reflection, and recognizing patterns in our behavior can help us better understand our emotional responses and develop strategies to manage them effectively.Throughout our conversation, Russell emphasizes the importance of maintaining energy, building support systems, and staying connected to a clear purpose. He discusses how resilience is built...2025-01-2134 min
The Courage of a LeaderFinding and Using Your Voice: How Everyone Can Empower Change | Melissa LagowskiMelissa Lagowski, founder of Big Buzz Idea Group, shares her passion for helping people embrace their voices as leaders, regardless of their role. She believes that when we speak up with intention, we foster stronger, more inclusive teams and organizations. Melissa encourages a mindset of curiosity and reflection, showing how thoughtful dialogue and intentional actions can lead to meaningful impact.In our conversation, Melissa offers strategies for creating spaces where ideas can flourish and diverse perspectives are valued. She highlights the importance of building trust, preparing thoughtfully, and approaching discussions with care. Her insights remind us that...2025-01-0730 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Human Connection: 4 Ways to Strengthen or Inadvertently Destroy Your Ability to Influence | Brian BogertBrian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach known for helping people connect powerfully with others. He emphasizes the importance of authentic connection, particularly when facing personal and professional obstacles. Brian shares insights on how we can foster meaningful relationships by understanding the human need to feel safe, seen, and connected. He challenges us to recognize the barriers that prevent genuine connection and offers actionable advice to break down these walls.Join us as we dive deep into the value of self-awareness in communication and how embracing vulnerability and authenticity can transform our relationships. Brian discusses...2024-10-0831 min
The Courage of a LeaderImpact Engine: The Magic of Authenticity, Sustainability and Investing with Your Values | Jessica Droste YaganJessica Droste Yagan is the CEO of Impact Engine, and she has built a career based on her values and a clear demonstration of authenticity. We talk about how she did it, why it’s important, and how it benefits you and everyone around you.Jessica shares her journey from McDonald's to Impact Engine, where she manages venture capital and private equity strategies focused on sustainable and impactful investments. She recounts her moment of realization while studying urban economics, where she realized that capitalism can be used to create sustainable jobs and wealth in high poverty areas....2024-09-2430 min
The Courage of a LeaderAuthority for Growth: Insights from the Military and the Courage to Transform Your Leadership | Eric LazarEric Lazar, President and Owner of SpeedPro, was not always the successful, respected, approachable leader he is today. In this episode – Authority for Growth: Insights from the Military and the Courage to Transform Your Leadership – Eric tells us about taking in tough feedback, why he led in ineffective ways in the past, and what he now watches out for to ensure he’s a leader that truly engages those around him. About the Guest:In 1986, Eric Lazar decided to forgo acceptance into several universities and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. E...2024-09-1031 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Integrity Drift: How We Move Away from Our Values and How to Recognize and Respond When We Do | John BlumbergWhy do we drift away from our values and our integrity? Is it inevitable? Does it happen to everyone? And what can we do when it happens?John Blumberg joins me to answer these questions. John is a national speaker and author and his thought leadership on integrity deepens and broadens our understanding and experience the concept of integrity.This conversation will make you think! About the Guest:John G. Blumberg is a national speaker and author. His thought leadership on integrity may very well deepen and broaden how y...2024-08-2737 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Human Advantage: The Power of Personalizing, Systematizing and Cross-Evangelizing to Grow Your Impact | Damon BurtonHow do you strategically and intentionally build your network and scale your impact, AND still have the connections feel genuine and natural?Damon Burton is genius at this and has been thinking about and working at achieving this balance for long time. He's an SEO Expert. He understands online algorithms. Yet, he gets that human connection is paramount.You'll appreciate his views and examples about how he has - and about how you can - grow your business and impact.This is not an episode to miss! About the G...2024-08-1332 min
The Customer Wins[Perspective Series] The Bold Leadership Blueprint With Amy RileyAmy Riley is an international speaker, coach, author, and leader of The Courage of a Leader, with over two decades of experience developing leaders across various levels. Amy is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA), a certified Tiara International LLC Coach, and certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® instruments. Her work with esteemed clients, which includes Cisco Systems, Deloitte, and Google Drive, focuses on helping leaders inspire and engage their teams toward extraordinary results. She holds a master’s degree in training and development with an emphasis in organizational development from Loyola University Chicago. Amy’s latest book, The Coura...2024-08-0536 min
The Courage of a LeaderDiscovering the Hidden Gems of Productivity for Yourself and Your Team | Gerald J LeonardHow can we be more productive? How can we operate at a higher level?Gerald J Leonard is here to tell us how; and as a certified project management professional, a certified portfolio management, professional, a certified IQ coach, and a highly accomplished professional he is very qualified to do so! About the Guest:Gerald J Leonard offers a unique productivity approach to accomplishing more every day.Gerald J. Leonard PMP, PfMP, and a C-IQ Coach; he's the Publishing Editor, CEO,and Founder of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, a...2024-07-3029 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Power of Perspective and Innovation to Lead More Boldly and Brilliantly | Richard WalkerHow do you get out of the swirl of busyness and cynicism that it’s so easy to get into these days? How do you set aside doubts and imposter syndrome?Rich Walker, CEO and cofounder of Quik!, joins us on The Courage of a Leader podcast to give us profound and practical ways to think about ourselves and our work that will have us being bold and creating the extraordinary.You’ll love hearing from Rich! About the Guest:Richard Walker is the CEO and co-founder of Quik!....2024-07-1639 min
The Courage of a LeaderPractical Secrets to More Energy, Mental Toughness, and Consistent Achievement | Sue FirthHow can you sustain a high level of performance over time?My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Sue Firth, a business psychologist, performance, coach, and a leading authority on stress, resilience, and wellbeing; and Sue is here to tell us that healthy habits are at the core of the answer!Sue brings us very practical and effective ways of shifting our habits to lower stress and the stress chemicals in the body and to truly be able to refuel and continue to perform well.You’ll love her thinking and he...2024-07-0233 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Generous Leader: How to Engage, Empower and Build More Success in Your Team | Judy HobermanHow can you be a leader who truly makes a difference with your team?It takes intentionality and generosity, and Judy Hoberman tells us how in this episode:The Generous Leader: How to Engage, Empower and Build More Success in Your Team.Judy is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, trainer and leading authority on women in leadership and sales.You’ll appreciate her thinking and suggestions that you can apply organically. About the Guest:Judy Hoberman, President of Judy Hoberman and Associates, is an awa...2024-06-1832 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Uncertainty Advantage: Counter-Intuitive Secrets of Parallel Problem-Solving and Powerful Purpose | Michael GardonMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Michael Gardon. Mike is a 3-time entrepreneur and creator of the Break Community on careercloud.com, and he provides a different and non-mainstream view on how to proceed when faced with uncertainty.He’ll get you thinking and you’ll feel more grounded when the path forward is unclear.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Michael Gardon, a 3-time entrepreneur, is the creator of The Break Community on Careercloud.com, guiding a 14,000+ strong community to br...2024-06-0431 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe 5 Principles for Bridging the Connection Divide | Valerie MrakIt’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week! My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Valerie Mrak. We delved into 5 principles to bridge any communication divide, including generational gaps, functional silos, and conflicts. With each principle, we highlighted the specific significance in creating productive partnerships and transforming exhausted relationships.Valerie is clearly committed to, passionate about, and experienced in helping people transform conflict. She enables teams and individuals to go from inaction and fighting to action and resourceful collaboration.This is not an episode to miss! Ab...2024-05-3027 min
The Courage of a LeaderRewarding Virtual Teams: 5 Steps to Lead Successfully from Afar | David ColemanPowerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week continues!We know that we can have virtual meetings and work remotely. Yet, are we doing so effectively? What’s most important to consider when we’re leading a virtual or hybrid team? David Coleman, an award-winning speaker, joins us on The Courage of a Leader podcast and outlines practical strategies to create respectfully engaging and valuable-to-all virtual interactions.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:David Coleman of High-Impact Training is an award-winning speaker who provides wildly entert...2024-05-2927 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Power of Perfect Conflict: How to Guarantee Trust and Influence with Anyone | Dan Tocchini IIIIt’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week!Our lives are complex and fast-moving. Thus, conflict happens, even when everyone has the best of intentions.Want to know how to deal with conflict effectively and proactively? Dan Tocchini III is here to tell us how. Dan’s a business and social entrepreneur, published author, master trainer, executive coach, leadership whisperer, and culture development specialist, he’ll have you thinking about and approaching conflict much differently.This is not an episode to miss! You’ll get practical and transformational advice you can immediate...2024-05-2836 min
Courageous ConversationsEmbracing Authenticity Over Insecurity with Riley DunlavyYour life story does NOT have to be written by your insecurities. Welcome back to another Courageous Conversation! Today, Amy is joined by Riley Dunlavy, who shares her personal experiences with insecurity and building confidence. Riley is majoring in Psychology & Economics at the University of Illinois, where she is involved with various leadership roles on campus, including a social sorority and working as a custom merchandiser. More in this episode: Riley shares about pressure to conform to certain groups and stereotypes, while struggling to find her own identity. Amy...2024-05-2217 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow the Famed Exec Club Overcame COVID Crossroads to Ultimately Thrive | Margaret MuellerMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Margaret Meuller, we discuss how Executive Club of Chicago navigated through crossroads during the COVID-19 pandemic.In this episode, Margaret, who is vastly experienced at driving growth and impact in business and society and was President of the Executives Club of Chicago through our global pandemic, shares her experience and pragmatic guidance with us.This is not an episode to miss! You’ll get practical and transformational advice to apply when you’re faced with an important personal or professional crossroads decision. ...2024-05-2131 min
The Courage of a LeaderLightbulb Leadership: The Power of Creative Risk for 100% Engagement | Heather DeanMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Heather Dean. We delved into the importance of fostering creative risk-taking among leaders to address complex problems and seize opportunities in various industries.In this episode, Heather discusses three main leadership approaches represented by different light sources: flashlight, chandelier, and strobe light.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Heather Dean has been designing learning experiences for over 25 years. She supports professionals in a wide variety of fields to design engaging meaningful experiences for their c...2024-05-0729 min
The Courage of a LeaderDare to Dream, Dare to Act: The Competitive Advantage of an Innovative Business | Terry RichMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Terry Rich, a successful CEO and president of 25 years, a global speaker, and an author with a fascinating and varied background. Under his leadership he has increased state lottery profits by 50% and has also led a zoo from a $600,000 deficit to profitability.In this episode, Terry talks about how to create an innovative environment. Listen in to hear his engaging stories and advice that you haven’t heard before.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:T...2024-04-2328 min
The Courage of a LeaderEngineering an Epiphany: How to Make Large-Scale Change a Guaranteed Success | MJ ReinersMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is MJ Reiners. While 70% of all change efforts fail, learn about how your change can be different.In this episode, MJ said that fearing change is a normal human experience, but we can craft our experiences to help people move through it safely.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:MJ Reiners is a Speaker, Author, Consultant & Educator, and she launched Summerland Education in 2011 to enable organizations to leverage internal resources and develop high performing work t...2024-04-0932 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Courageous Vision: Transform Any Organization to Higher Levels of Profit and Sustainability | Will Busch IIIMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Will Busch III. We delved into what makes a good vision, and how a vision should connect with people emotionally while aiming for a greater good.In this episode, Will shares the power of a compelling vision in driving transformation, and the impact it has on employees, businesses and communities.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Will Busch III is an experienced strategy execution executive with a track record of helping organizations achieve profitable g...2024-03-2634 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Values Factor: The Power of Laser-Focused Leadership | Raj EchambadiDo you like to consider yourself a values-driven leader? Do you wonder how to assess how you’re doing?My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Raj Echambadi. We delved into how he thinks about and practically demonstrates values that inspire and engage others.Raj is the President of Illinois Institute of Technology and has a principle-driven vision for the institute and he shares with us how he thinks about and practically demonstrates values that inspire and engage others.You’ll enjoy, be impressed and be inspired by what Raj...2024-03-1236 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Science of Mastering Uncertainty | Carla FowlerMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Carla Fowler. Carla, with her background in performance science, emphasizes the importance of mindset and actions in navigating uncertainty effectively.In this episode, Carla introduces the concept of running good experiments as a powerful way to embrace uncertainty. Drawing from her scientific background, she highlights the need to balance research and action, emphasizing the importance of learning from both success and failure.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Carla Fowler, MD PhD founded THAXA o...2024-02-2735 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Genius of Innovation Systems | Larry KeeleyMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Larry Keeley. We delved into some thought-provoking concepts and practical steps to fuel innovation.In this episode, Larry addresses the inherent fears associated with innovation, both for young innovators and senior leaders who sponsor it. By establishing well-governed, well-led, and senior executive-sanctioned frameworks for innovation, these fears can be overcome.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:With forty years of work as an innovation scientist, Larry Keeley works to make innovation much more effective. H...2024-02-1344 min
The Few With BooOvercome Fear and Embrace Courage in Leadership with Amy RileyLeadership isn’t just about fancy speeches and corner offices.It's also about facing everyday fears, from awkward feedback sessions to standing up for what you believe in.In this episode of “The Few with Boo,” host Boo sits down with internationally renowned speaker, author and leadership development consultant Amy Riley on what it takes to lead with authenticity, grit, and grace. Drawing from her rich experiences as a leader and mother, Amy explains how courage is a daily practice - built through small acts of valour and vulnerability. Stop letting fear hold you bac...2024-02-0829 min
The Courage of a LeaderHelp Them Grow or Watch Them Go | Julie Winkle GiulioniMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie champions development as a relationship-driven process fueled by meaningful conversations.In this episode, Julie advocates for making development a relationship-driven process through feedback conversations, empowering leaders to create a more meaningful and reciprocal growth experience for both individuals and the organization.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. O...2024-01-3030 min
The Courage of a LeaderVibrant Cultures: The Strength of EACH Individual and the LIT Formula | Nicole GreerMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Nicole Greer. Nicole says, name the challenge you’re facing in your culture, and she will help you solve it. From culture shifting keynotes and workshops, executive coaching or long-term partnerships, her work helps you develop your next leaders.In this episode, Nicole shares with us 2 acronyms for powerful, pragmatic, easy-to-implement strategies for immediate results and more than a handful of valuable resources.This is not an episode to miss! About the Guest:Nicole Greer is an Executive Coa...2024-01-1637 min
The Courage of a LeaderInspiring Leadership Lessons from Top Athletes: Insider Secrets to Mental Toughness and High Performance from a 2x Olympic Medalist | Katie ZaferesKatie Zaferes is a 2-time Olympian and 2-time Olympic medalist and the 2019 World Champion in World Triathlon. She’s also a Mom and an all around fantastic human. Katie talks with me openly about how she’s intentionally worked on the mental side of the sport and what it’s like for her to return to competition at the highest level after giving birth and while fulfilling her dream of becoming a Mom. Listen in to be inspired and to transfer the lessons Katie has learned to your own work and life. About t...2024-01-0249 min
The Courage of a LeaderS.E.E.R. Secrets for DE&I Systemic Change from Her Popular TEDx | Natasha Miller WilliamsToday, on The Courage of a Leader podcast, you can be inspired and impressed by Natasha Miller Williams, a speaker and a writer who brings data and insights together to advance the conversation about inclusion in the workplace.Natasha is finding ways to improve how we all relate to each other, and the opportunities that we can create for everyone.Listen in as she shares her insightful and practical approach for any individual to successfully challenge a system. About the Guest:Natasha Miller Williams is a speaker and a w...2023-12-1935 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow to Set Relevant Goals and Continually Create Your Legacy | Eric LarsonToday, on The Courage of a Leader podcast, you can be inspired and impressed by Eric Larson, Tilia Holdings Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Chairman.Eric’s mission is to transform the effectiveness and efficiencies in the food supply industry, focusing on food safety, nutrition, and wellness, and sustainability. No small task!!Listen in to discover the innovative ways he’s approaching his commitment and take away lessons that can benefit you and all leaders. About the Guest:Eric Larson, Tilia’s Chairman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, started his career as a private...2023-12-0530 min
The Courage of a LeaderAuthentic Achievements: How to Gracefully Lead Through Emotional Challenges | Kim-Adele RandallMy guest on this episode of The Courage of a Leader podcast is Kim-Adele Randall. Kim-Adele is an inspiring people-focused leader, consultant, author, and speaker.In this episode, we discuss how to authentically lead through emotional challenges. We explore the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and compassion in leadership. Kim-Adele also shared tips on how to navigate difficult emotions, build trust with your team, and create a supportive workplace culture.You’ll appreciate the way that she thinks about and approaches difficult situations with others. Her authenticity and practical, transformative guidance permeates this episode. I’m excit...2023-11-2133 min
Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon RileyHow behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets with Amy Pike, DVM!In todays episode, we talk with Amy Pike, DVM, Veterinary Behaviorist,Owner of Animal Behavior Wellness Center about how behaviorist, general veterinarians, vet techs and animal trainers can work together to help anxious pets! Amy explains what a veterinary behaviorist is and how she got started in the veterinary behaviorist field. Her team approach can help animals who suffer from the following;General anxietySeparation anxietyAggression toward:StrangersFamily membersChildrenOther dogs/catsWildlifeMoving objectsDestructive behaviorsMouthing and nippingSelf-mutilation, barberingHigh energy/difficulty relaxingDistress during veterinary proceduresInappropriate urination and defecationObsessive behaviors like chasing lightsFearfulness, hi...2023-11-2000 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe San Diego Airport Culture Factor: The New Process for Trust, Growth and Expansion | Kimberly BeckerMy guest today, Kim Becker, is the owner and operator of the San Diego International Airport, joins us to day to talk about culture at the airport. It’s infiltrating their conversations, their meetings and how they’re thinking about and approaching their work.Kim is very intentional about calling their efforts a process, not a program. They are taking their time with this process, giving their most vital mindsets the focus they deserve and involving all levels of leadership in new ways. Tune in to learn how they’re doing it and the difference it’s making...2023-11-0733 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Power of Values-Based Collaboration: How to Work Together Better Than Ever | Phil GafkaJoin me and my guest Phil Gafka, of LEAP Coaching, as we focus on the critical role of enhancing organizational culture for an organization's success. Phil emphasizes the need to define not only what an organization's culture should be but also the behaviors and methods to nurture it. Listen as he provides practical strategies for leaders to initiate culture transformation, including insights on teamwork's core role in shaping culture. He also guides leaders on prioritizing and integrating core values into their decision-making processes.Gain a comprehensive understanding of culture enhancement and the crucial role of leadership in...2023-10-2426 min
The Courage of a LeaderCourageous Cultures: Get ALL the Great Ideas from Your Team You Never Knew You Needed and Achieve More | Karin HurtKarin Hurt of Let’s Grow Leaders inspires courage, confidence and innovation. In this episode, she shares her extensive research and proven tactics for having team members speak up and share their best ideas and thinking. This is what creates powerful, innovative, and productive cultures. About the Guest:Karin Hurt helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. She’s the founder and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, an international leadership development and training firm known for practical tools and leadership development programs that stick.She’s t...2023-10-1030 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Intentional Unicorn: Finding Strengths, Talents and Authenticity in Yourself and Your Team | Jennie LopezJennie Lopez is the author of the Intentional Unicorn, and she embodies fully the idea of bringing your whole self to work. She shares with us in this episode about why it’s important to bring your authentic self to work, and she gives us real examples about how to do so. About the Guest: Jennie López embodies "Bring Yourself to Work" in everything she does. She empowers diversity and engages employees and organizations to achieve new highs. Her superpower? Her authenticity! She realized that her strengths are a combination of her Lati...2023-09-2630 min
Turtle TimeAmy and Riley's Death Oath (RHOSLC, RHOC, RHOA, and RHONY Recaps)Welcome back, little turtle cuties. On this week's Turtle Time, Amy and Riley discuss the further fall of RadHouse aka the end of Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke's relationship, the Winter House season 3 trailer, Tom Sandoval on Masked Singer, Ariana Madix and Mauricio Umansky on Dancing with the Stars, Vicki Gunvalson being awarded a Wifetime Achievement Award, Frank Sinatra and much, much more. (00:00 - 01:08:11)Then they discuss this week's episode of RHOSLC (01:09:40), RHOA (01:32:55), and RHOC (02:07:50), and then finally the latest dismal episode of RHONY and award the first ever Amy and Riley's Certified Stinker Award! (02:22:33).2023-09-152h 50
The Courage of a LeaderHow to Make Courageous Bold Moves in Your Business | Courtney WrightCourtney Wright has made bold business moves throughout her career. In this episode, we discuss how she does it. How does she courageously and continuously take action that leads to impressive business results? You’ll learn that her secret to success is much more about what she believes and thinks, than what she does. About the Guest:Courtney Wright values helping people and believes in "the grind." An entrepreneur, podcast host, innovator, problem solver, wife, and mother, Wright wears many hats - the first of which goes on in the wee hours of the...2023-09-1230 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Profit Rainmaker: How to Execute Exceptionally Well on True Priorities | John LanierToday my guest is John Lanier, CEO of Middle Market Methods. You’ll immediately hear his passion for efficiency, effectiveness and creating value. I’m glad you’re here for our discussion on how to execute extremely well on true priorities. I know you’ll walk away with actionable ideas! About the Guest:John Lanier is CEO of Middle Market Methods (“M3”). He began his career in asset-based lending, to which he attributes valuable lessons in cash flow and working capital integrity. In the most recent 21 years, he has supported lower middle market portfolio com...2023-08-2931 min
Impact PricingDiscover How to Know Your Value with Amy RileyAmy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and leadership development consultant. She’s worked with organizations such as Deloitte, Cisco Systems and Aon Hewitt and has over 20 years of experience working with leaders at all levels. In this episode, Amy shares effective ways of identifying your strengths, finding solutions to people's problems, and quantifying the results of your solutions. By doing so, you can accurately assess your ability to bring about transformation for your clients and determine your true worth. What you will learn from this episode: Learn to kno...2023-08-2127 minTurtle TimeAmy and Riley Mention It All (RHONY and RHOA Recaps)Amy and Riley are back and they are ready to emulate Bethenny Frankel and mention it all! On this week's Turtle Time, Amy and Riley greet each other after a long absence and then discuss Amy's New York trip and Jax's Studio City (00:00 - 22:08) and then discuss Bethenny Frankel's interview with Rachel Leviss. (22:08) After that action-packed convo, they discuss this week's RHONY (01:46:20) and this week's RHOA. (02:20:18)If you enjoyed this episode but you demand more, join the Turtle Time Patreon and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus conten...2023-08-182h 48
The Courage of a LeaderValue-Driven Growth: The Magic of Clarity to Create and Convey Success | Mark StivingMark Stiving is my guest today and he is a pricing expert. What does pricing have to do with The Courage of a Leader? It turns out, quite a lot!The secret to effectively pricing your products and services is the same one leaders can use to clearly define and communicate the value of their teams’ work.Are you intrigued? I was!About the Guest:Mark Stiving, PhD, MBA, is a widely recognized pricing expert and marketing pro who teaches companies how to boost revenues and realize their true value. With 25+ ye...2023-08-1527 min
The Courage of a LeaderHow to Gain the Extreme Power of Adaptive Agility for Leaders | Megan RobinsonMy guest on today’s episode of The Courage of a Leader podcast is Megan Robinson, principal at E Leader Experience. Megan is talented at describing complex, nuanced, leadership concepts in accessible, simplified ways.In this episode we discuss how to be an agile leader, and how agility is most effective when built on the foundation of knowing who you authentically are as a leader. About the Guest:Megan Robinson is the principal at E Leader Experience and works with individuals and teams to develop self-leadership skills that grow companies. She sta...2023-08-0132 minTurtle TimeAmy and Riley Raise Hell (RHONY, RHOA, RHOC, and Welcome to Crappie Lake Recaps)Welcome back, little turtles. On this week's Turtle Time, Amy and Riley say hello to each other and then discuss the latest Vanderpump Rules news, Wolf by Vanderpump, BravoCon, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, and much more. (00:00 - 34:50)Amy and Riley then discuss Real Housewives of New York (40:25), Luann and Sonya: Welcome to Crappie Lake (01:33:00), and Real Housewives of Atlanta (02:01:48) Real Housewives of Orange County (02:23:25)This is 2 hours and 53 minutes of pure Turtle Time! If you enjoyed this episode but you demand more, join the Turtle Time Patreon and become a Villa Rosa V...2023-07-212h 53
The Courage of a LeaderInspiring Leadership Lessons of Top Athletes: Winning Success Secrets from a 2-Time Olympian and International Speaking Star, Sherry WinnWelcome to the first podcast episode in our new series, Inspiring Leadership Lessons of Top athletes.Our first guest in the series shares with us from the perspective of an athlete, she’s a 2-time Olympian, and as a coach, she is a National Basketball Coach of the Year.Sherry Winn shares athlete mindsets and practices that can be translated to inspiring leadership the workplace. About the Guest:Sherry Winn is a Two-Time Olympian, National Basketball Coach of The Year, and Amazon Three-Time Best Selling Author. She is an in...2023-07-1834 minTurtle TimeAmy and Riley's Follies (RHOA, RHOC, and Welcome to Crappie Lake Recaps)Welcome back, little turtles. On this week's Turtle Time, Amy and Riley say hello to each other and then discuss Emo Nite, the latest Vanderpump Rules news, BravoCon, Catch Me If You Can, and much more. (00:00 - 1:03:43)Amy and Riley then discuss Real Housewives of Atlanta (1:03:48), Real Housewives of Orange County (1:47:48), and Luann and Sonya: Welcome to Crappie Lake (2:14:07)This is 2 hours and 51 minutes of pure Turtle Time! If you enjoyed this episode but you demand more, join the Turtle Time Patreon and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're...2023-07-142h 51
The Courage of a LeaderCourageous Destiny: Build the Ultimate Vision for Your Work and Life with Kristin CrockettMy guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Kristen Crockett, a Coach, Consultant and Founder of Courageous Destiny. Her leadership legacy is supporting individuals to create their courageous destiny, a life they love that includes work they love.I’m glad you’re here to learn how you can start creating your courageous destiny! About the Guest:Kristin Crockett's story began in corporate sales where she became one of the TOP level female sales executives earning a very nice 6-figure paycheck. She loved selling products and services she belie...2023-07-0433 min