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The Chad Carden PodcastEP #10: People Are The Business: Lessons From A 3rd-Generation Company With Holly BaumgartWhat if the real competitive advantage isn’t strategy, technology, or speed — but how you treat people?In this episode, we dive inside Sargento’s people-first culture, where hiring for fit, authentic recognition, and treating employees like family isn’t a slogan — it’s a system. From leadership accountability to intentional recognition and long-term growth, this conversation reveals why strong cultures don’t happen by accident.If you’re a leader trying to build engagement, retention, and real performance — this one’s for you.EP Guest: Holly Baumgart, Vice Presi...
2025-12-1842 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #9: How Comfort Drives Performance: A New Leadership Approach with Richard FisherIn this episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Richard Fisher, Director of Operations at Crate & Barrel, to explore a leadership approach that’s reshaping teams from the inside out. Richard shares why comfort isn’t the opposite of performance—it’s the catalyst for it.From building environments where people feel safe to speak up, to creating rhythms that reduce burnout and increase clarity, Richard explains how psychological comfort fuels consistency, loyalty, and productivity. He also breaks down the operational philosophies that drive Crate & Barrel’s success and offers practical insights leaders can apply imme...
2025-12-1147 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #8 : Your Winning Moment: Mindset, Grit, and the Palio with Joe GrecoIn this powerful episode, Chad Carden sits down with Joe Greco — a man whose life and leadership have been shaped by grit, mindset, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth. Joe opens up about the pivotal “winning moments” that defined his journey, including the unexpected breakthrough that reshaped how he sees success, failure, and purpose.From navigating challenging seasons to embracing reinvention in his 30s, Joe shares how grounding himself in faith, discipline, and deep self-awareness helped him build a foundation strong enough to carry him through life’s most demanding battles. He also reveals the impact of the P...
2025-12-0451 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #7: Redefining Modern Leadership: Build People, Transform Cultures with Jordan SharpIn this powerful episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Jordan Sharp — servant leader, husband, father, culture keeper, and the heartbeat behind the mantra “We Are One.”Jordan opens up about his personal journey from fear to purpose, revealing the real moments that shaped his leadership philosophy. From overcoming internal battles to discovering what true servant leadership means, Jordan shares how vulnerability, faith, unity, and intentional culture-building transformed not only his career, but his entire approach to life.Whether you're a leader navigating growth, a professional seekin...
2025-11-2639 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #6: Turning Vision Into Reality with Jack MillerIn this episode, Chad Carden sits down with visionary entrepreneur Jack Miller, Founder of True Media and CEO of True Independent Holdings, to unpack what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain a thriving business in a changing world.From starting in radio at 16 to creating one of the most respected marketing agencies in the country, Jack shares his journey of recognizing shifts before they happen—like the early days of digital marketing—and the courage it takes to evolve with them.Jack opens up about the real side...
2025-11-1342 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #5: Winners Don't Wait They Show Up with Jason LewisIn this episode, Chad Carden sits down with Jason Lewis, Deputy Division Director for the Missouri Department of Corrections, to unpack what it truly takes to transform one of the toughest work environments in the country. From his coaching roots to leading multiple state institutions, Jason shares his remarkable 25-year journey of resilience, culture change, and people-first leadership.They explore how mindset, accountability, and authenticity can turn “the worst department in the state” into a thriving, purpose-driven organization. Jason’s no-nonsense approach—rooted in humility, consistency, and belief in people—offers powerful lessons for any leader...
2025-11-0641 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #4: From Doer to Leader - Learning To Let Go with Kara CorchesIn this new episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Kara Corches, President and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to discuss her powerful transition from doer to leader. Kara shares candid insights about stepping into executive leadership, building trust in her team, and learning the art of letting go. From managing deep-rooted organizational culture shifts to driving purposeful change across Missouri’s business landscape, Kara opens up about the mindset, strategy, and vulnerability required to lead with clarity and impact. A must-listen for any leader navigating growth, de...
2025-10-3037 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #3: Unbreakable: The Bullet That Changed My Life with Tagen HigginsIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Tagen Higgins — an athlete, outdoorsman, and survivor whose life changed in an instant.Tagen shares his journey from growing up playing football, baseball, and basketball to facing an unimaginable tragedy in early 2022 when he was accidentally shot by his best friend. What followed was a story of pain, purpose, and resilience — one that redefines what it means to fight for your life, your mindset, and your future.With honesty and strength, Tagen opens up about that night, the challenges of r...
2025-10-2329 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #2: Focus on What's Working with Paul LongIn this episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Paul Long — keynote speaker, author, and founder of Fundamism — to explore the power of focusing on what’s working. With his signature energy and authenticity, Paul shares how embracing positivity and purpose can transform not only workplace culture but your entire life experience.From leading with joy to creating meaningful connections, this conversation dives deep into why mindset matters — and how choosing to focus on the good can truly be a game changer.In this episode:The story behind F...
2025-10-1647 minThe Chad Carden PodcastEP #1: Defying the Odds: Anne Precythe on Persistence, Purpose, and Breaking the CurveOn this very first episode of The Chad Carden Podcast, Chad sits down with Anne Precythe, an accomplished Director with decades of leadership experience in government administration. Known for her resilience and vision, Anne shares her powerful story of defying the odds—a journey marked by persistence, a deep sense of purpose, and the courage to break away from the curve of conventional expectations.From navigating challenges in public service to leading with integrity and innovation, Anne offers invaluable lessons on staying true to your mission while creating impact in spaces where change isn’t easy. Whether you’...
2025-10-0941 min
Visionary Voices PodcastCreating a Win-Win-Win Culture Ft Chad CardenIn this conversation, Chad Carden discusses his journey in the people space, focusing on maximizing potential within organizations through authentic leadership and engagement. He shares insights from his mentorship with Zig Ziglar, emphasizing the importance of a win-win-win principle in business relationships. Chad also highlights the significance of authenticity and the need for organizations to create genuine connections rather than transactional interactions. He outlines a structured approach to creating change in large organizations, focusing on understanding the reality of the workplace and building internal resources for sustainable transformation. In this conversation, Chad Carden discusses the importance of b...
2025-02-0550 min
The Way of The Wolf136: Ways to Improve Your LifePodcast Show Notes – Episode 136 | 3.8.2023
Episode Title: Five ways to improve yourself for a better life
Episode summary introduction:
1. Focus on your health by prioritizing nutrition, exercise, and rest.
2. Practice mindfulness through journaling, meditation, and finding a healthy balance in life.
3. Nourish positive relationships and create distance from negative ones.
4. Further your career through continuing education and seeking guidance from mentors.
5. Live for more than yourself by volunteering, helping others, and paying it forward.
Start with two or three of thes...
2023-08-0814 min
The Way of The Wolf121: Executive Development and Building Strong Teams with Chad CardenPodcast Show Notes – Episode 121 | 04.25.2023
Episode Title: Building Strong Teams with Chad Carden
Our guest today is Chad Carden. He is the founder of the Carden Group, which focuses on executive development, public speaking, and helping executives, teams, and businesses perform at their highest levels.
Episode summary introduction:
Make sure you’re putting people in the right seats.
Create an environment of approach, instead of avoidance.
Realize how you show up.
Key Moments
00:00 – Introduction
00:54 – How The Carden Group started…
04:36 – How to Win Friends & Influence People, Dale Carnegie - h...
2023-04-2546 min
No Cure for CuriosityLizzo's Rumors: The Art of Body PositivitySend us a textShanny talks with Kimiko Matsumura, an art historian, and Chad Seales, a scholar of religion and culture, about Lizzo and the video for "Rumors." Why was the video set in an ancient Greek and Roman visual world? How does the song and video reflect Lizzo's message of body positivity? And did Cardi B have her baby yet?! All this and more is covered on today's episode.Share your thoughts about the video on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/NoCureforCuriosityPodcast.Send comments to nocureforcuriosity@outlook.com.Our intr...
2021-09-2024 min
Onward NationHow to engage employees, strengthen culture and thrive in tough times, with Chad CardenHow to engage employees, strengthen culture and thrive in tough times What You Will Learn: How Chad realized the importance of a strong company culture, and how that realization became the backbone of his blueprint for how to engage employees more effectively Why a company’s culture is the key to creating an environment that sets employees up for success and helps companies produce the results they want Why it is vital to double down on your culture and on your team, especially during the challenges of the global pandemic Why the key to employee engagement is c...
2020-12-0942 min
Build a Better Agency PodcastHow to show up as a great leader within your agency with Chad CardenAfter this year, I think agency leaders can all rightfully claim their MBA in leadership! With the recession and COVID-19 rewriting our plans for 2020, we've all been challenged to step way outside of our comfort zones. And yet, I believe we can all get even better. How can we level-up as leaders and make sure our team is aligned and bringing their best to the job? My guest this week, Chad Carden, is on a life mission to improve the way leaders interact with their teams to create greater engagement and better results. His style is very...
2020-10-191h 00
Build A Bigger LifeCreating Your Own LifeThe Architect Of People – Chad Carden is on a life mission to improve the way employers and employees interact to create greater engagement and better results. His results-oriented, no-bull style helps people change the way they approach their daily environment. He has been studying and working with companies to improve their number one asset -- their people -- for over 18 years. He challenges clients to reach outside their comfort zone to achieve heights they've never imagined.
Chad’s high energy and passion are engaging and infectious! He is a straight shooter and understands that business today is all...
2019-06-0639 min
She Did It Her WaySDH161: Is the Universe Testing You + Rewire Your Thoughts to Achieve What You Want with Host, Amanda BoleynThe universe will test you anytime you're attempting to ascend to a high level of consciousness. Experiences I'm sharing how the universe has tested me over the years:
May 2011 - tempting me with a $1,000 gift card if I would had stayed with Target for another month vs leaving when I did
March 2012 - injured my knee in indoor soccer and need to replace a $1,000 shifter in my Jeep Liberty all within a week and 3 weeks before leaving for Europe for the first time ever
April 2012 - Being offered a full-time position with Wells Fargo as a recruiter and...
2017-06-0123 min
Boss Free Society Podcast | Entrepreneur Mindset, Skills and Tools HacksBFS 132 - Amanda Boleyn, She Did It Her WayBFS 132: Amanda Boylen, She Did it Her Way Founder, Entrepreneur, Fellow Podcaster Amanda discusses her launch of She Did It Her Way podcast and now her new challenge is to grow her podcast and ultimately a community Here's what you will learn on this episode: Fortune as one of the Top 100 podcasts for entrepreneurs Amanda's story of starting out in Corporate and her quick exit out of it The 3 phases that Amanda assessed in her "Boss Free" journey The Value of mentorship How to make the decision to quit your job Find out the strategy that Amanda used to figure out he...
2016-11-3034 min
Build A Bigger LifeBABL 077: Solocast- What Will 2016 Bring?Hey life architects, Adam Carroll with a solocast for the beginning of 2016. Today I’m digging out my crystal ball and looking to the future to tell you what to expect in the building of your own bigger life.
This podcast is really meant to give you a glimpse into the trends I’m watching as I plan out the next year and beyond in my business and life. And, depending on who eventually is elected president, I may cash in all my chips and buy a condo in the Caymans and peddle shell jewelry on the beac...
2016-01-1409 min
Build A Bigger LifeBABL 019: Jeff Mitch on Blasting Away Student DebtJeff Mitch on Blasting Away Student Debt
Jeff Mitch was a man on a mission -- to blast away ALL of his student loan debt in record time. Jeff paid off a significant amount -- nearly $50,000 -- worth of student loan debt from Duquesne University in just under two years!
Jeff used Google Sheets in the Google Drive app to create a monthly expense tracking mechanism. Through this, Jeff and his wife used this method to track how much they’ve spent, AND to keep their spending at a certain level.
“Why is the...
2015-05-1935 min
Build A Bigger LifeBABL 013: Chad Carden on Success is Simple, But Not Always EasyBABL Ep 13: Chad Carden on Success is Simple, But Not Always Easy
Chad Carden is a name you will be hearing very often in the near future. He is a speaker, author, consultant and success strategist for some of the most well-known companies in the country -- Weight Watchers, AT&T, UBS Financial -- the list goes on and on.
What I love most about Chad’s message on the podcast is the fact that the choices we make every day help us achieve our visions. The choices must be conscious which at times is ex...
2015-04-2840 min
Boss Free Society Podcast | Entrepreneur Mindset, Skills and Tools HacksInterview With Chad Carden How To Run A Global Consulting Business - E003Chad Carden: A consultant, coach and speaker for 14 years. He has been speaking to companies to improve their number one asset --- their people. He challenges audiences to reach outside their comfort zone to achieve heights they have never imagined.In this episode you will learn about: What it takes to build a global consulting businessWhat are the training required to have a successful businessHigh level learnings to apply successfully to create a sustainable business Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Want more Boss Free Society? Join Us at Boss Free Society: http://www.facebook.com/bossfreesociety Join us at th...
2015-02-2531 min