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Motivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimMark Shrime, Solving for Why (replay) This week, we revisit our interview with Dr. Mark Shrime. Mark is an internationally renowned speaker, surgeon, and author. He serves as the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. Mark has written a new book Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose. He received his MD from the University of Texas and received his Ph.D. in health policy from Harvard University, with a concentration in decision science. When not working, he...
2024-05-1435 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimThe Career Toolkit, Mark HerschbergIn this week's episode, we interview Mark Herschberg, who is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He's developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, MIT's "Career Success Accelerator," where he's taught for twenty years. Mark also serves on the board of Plant a Million Corals.
2022-12-0825 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimSolving for Why, Dr. Mark Shrime This week we interview Dr. Mark Shrime, who is O'Brien Chair of Global Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. Mark has written a new book Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose. Mark is a longtime staff surgeon volunteer with Mercy Ships in sub-Saharan Africa. He received his MD from the University of Texas and received his Ph.D. in health policy from Harvard University, with a concentration in decision science.
2022-03-3135 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimCraig Clay, President, Global Capital Markets, DFINThis week, we interview Craig Clay, the President of Global Capital Markets at DFIN. Before his current role, he served as senior vice president at R.R. Donnelley, leading the Global Capital Markets and Legal Process Outsourcing business. Before joining the company, Craig was a leading financial analyst at American Eurocopter, a subsidiary of Aerospatiale. Craig received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University and earned a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. Craig serves as a trustee for Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and is a Peloton Document Solutions, LLC...
2022-01-1923 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimFairWays to Leadership, Dr. Eric Boyd & Anna BoydThis week we welcome Dr. Eric Boyd and Anna Boyd to the podcast. Eric is an award-winning Associate Professor of Marketing who teaches sports marketing and sales in the DeVos Sport Business Management program at the University of Central Florida. Anna Boyd brings her clients over 25 years of experience as a trusted senior leader in the government, corporate and non-profit sectors where she led housing, mortgage finance and community development policy at a national level. She is also a certified Executive Coach. They are the founders of FairWays to Leadership (fairwaystoleadership.org), a...
2022-01-1332 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDeveloping Resilience as a Leader, Edward (Ned) Powley (Replay)This week we revisit the subject of developing resilience with Edward H. Powley, Ph.D. (Ned) is an Associate Professor of Management in the Graduate School of Defense Management (GSDM) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). He teaches organizational behavior in the MBA and EMBA programs for GSDM. He facilitates workshops, coaches senior leaders, and teaches modules on leadership and emotional intelligence for the Center of Executive Education (CEE) and the Human Resources Center of Excellence (HRCOE) at NPS.
2022-01-0624 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimKirk Williams, CHRO, DFINThis week we interview Kirk Williams, the CHRO of Donnelly Financial Solutions (DFIN), a $1B global financial compliance company based in Chicago. In this role, Kirk is responsible for setting all Human Resource and Communications strategies for the company and leads a team of 35 professionals who support 2,500 employees in 14 countries worldwide. Kirk has extensive experience working with executives and boards of directors. He is known for being a transformational leader who finds pragmatic solutions to complex problems and helps companies achieve superior results. Kirk shares leadership lessons learned in his career.
2021-12-1625 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimThe CEO Tightrope, Joel Trammel (Replay) In this episode, we revisit our interview with Joel Trammell, a successful CEO, and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience. Joel's leadership as a founder and CEO resulted in successful nine-figure acquisitions by two Fortune 500 companies. In addition to The American CEO blog, he writes regular columns for Inc.com. He published a book – The CEO Tightrope – that describes a systematic approach to the critical chief executive role. In addition, he runs a CEO seminar in Austin every year.
2021-12-0920 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimCaro Van Hove (Replay) This week we revisit our interview with Caroline (Caro) Van Hove, the President, and CEO of a venture-backed, clinical-stage medical aesthetics company, NC8, an ExploraMed company, and previously held several commercial leadership roles at both start-up and large-cap companies. She is a global commercial leader with over 20 years of diverse experience in the pharmaceutical, consumer, and medical device industry. Her experience spans North America to Europe, Africa, the Middle East to Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
2021-12-0222 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimRandy Haykin (Replay)In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Randy Haykin. Randy is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, philanthropist and educator, and "wine angel." Randy founded the philanthropic venture entity The Gratitude Network (http://gratitude-network.org) to mentor social entrepreneurs globally. Randy currently coaches CEOs and is a Vistage Chair, overseeing a peer group of 16 growth-stage CEOs in the Bay Area. Randy holds a BA from Brown University, magna cum laude, and an MBA from Harvard.
2021-11-1832 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimBrian Dumaine, Author of Bezonomics (Replay)In this episode, we revisit our interview with Brian Dumaine. Brian is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor at Fortune magazine. His new book, Bezonomics: How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning From It (Scribner), takes an unbiased look at Amazon's increasingly dominant business model, the competitors either imitating or trying to outfox the company, and the ways "Bezonomics" is shaping the life of every American consumer.
2021-11-1130 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimThe Motivation Code, Todd Henry (Replay)This week we revisit our conversation with Todd Henry regarding his latest book, The Motivation Code, Discover the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work. Positioning himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution," Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.
2021-11-0329 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDr. Karyn Gordon, Author of The Three ChairsThis week we talk with Dr. Karyn Gordon (Leadership & Relationship Expert) author of The Three Chairs: How Great Leaders Drive Communication, Performance & Engagement. Karyn is the CEO and co-founder of DK Leadership, a global leadership coaching company whose purpose is to develop great leaders at work and home. She has spoken to more than 500,000 people across 17 countries. She is also a media personality & consultant (Good Morning America, Forbes, The New York Times) - and the TV resident Leadership & Relationship Expert for Canada's #1 Talk-Show - Cityline. In 2021, she was nominated for the 29th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur A...
2021-10-2818 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimCharacter Matters, Jeff HolmesThis week our guest is Dr. Jeff Holmes. Jeff has more than 24 years of experience in executive-level positions, including 12+ years in founder, executive, and lead roles. Jeff provides senior executive coaching, CEO advising, and C-suite consulting. A dedicated coach for over 30 years, he has worked with top leaders during times of crisis and helped numerous young high potentials move from graduation to placement in high-level leadership roles across the US.
2021-10-2130 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimPeter Greer, CEO, HOPE International This week Peter Greer joins us as our guest. Peter is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining HOPE, Peter worked internationally as a microfinance adviser in Cambodia and Zimbabwe and as managing director for Urwego Bank in Rwanda. He received a B.S. in international business from Messiah University and an MPP in political and economic development from Harvard's Kennedy School.
2021-10-1129 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimBecoming a Better Negotiator, John LowryThis week we are joined by Dr. John Lowry, who is a recognized authority on negotiation through his experience as a lawyer, business consultant, negotiation coach, and university administrator. His results-focused, systematic approach to negotiation has been successfully implemented by thousands of professionals across the United States.
2021-10-0740 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimMichael Critelli, Retired CEO, Pitney BowesThis week we welcome Michael Critelli, former Chairman and CEO of Pitney Bowes, who has been a Fortune 500 company leader, a mailing industry leader, a serial entrepreneur, and a member of multiple non-profit and for-profit fiduciary and advisory Boards, including a 22 ½ year tenure as an Eaton Corporation Board member. He delivered a total return for Pitney Bowes shareholders that exceeded the S&P 500 index during his 11-year CEO tenure, despite a declining US mailing market. He led the company through a transition to digital technology product and software transition and built the foundation for the company's later piv...
2021-09-3032 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark Klingsheim(Replay) Dawnet Beverly This week we revisit our conversation with Dawnet Beverley. Dawnet is a seasoned executive with 30 years of ascending management, sales, and technology roles. She is the Executive Vice President with global responsibilities for Donnelley Financial Solutions Capital Markets Group. Dawnet has served on boards and volunteered her professional expertise to a number of charitable organizations. She holds a master's degree in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University.
2021-09-2341 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 117: (Replay) Small Actions, Big Impact, Jane DuttonIn this episode, we revisit our interview Professor Jane Dutton is a world expert in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship. She shares ideas on how small actions can create a big impact and help your team flourish. Dr. Dutton co-founded the Center for Positive Organizations at the Ross School of Business in 2002. She is the only Distinguished University Professor on the faculty at Ross, which is the highest award given to a faculty member at the University of Michigan.
2021-09-1636 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimAaron Gani, CEO, BehaVR (Replay) This week we revisit our interview with Aaron Gani, the founder, and CEO of BehaVR, LLC, creating digital therapeutics for behavioral health through the unmatched psychological power of Virtual Reality. Gani has been creating applications and experiences with technology throughout his career in healthcare and financial services, up to and including serving as Chief Technology Officer of Humana, a Fortune 50 managed care organization.
2021-09-0930 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimWelcome to Management, Ryan HawkThis week we welcome Ryan Hawk. Ryan is a speaker, author, and podcast host. In his new book, Welcome to Management: How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader. Hawk is sharing the advice he wishes he knew when he transitioned into a leadership role. Ryan is the host of the popular podcast, The Learning Leader Show, which boasts millions of listeners in 150+ countries. In this episode, Ryan shares how to transition seamlessly from individual performer to exceptional leader.
2021-09-0227 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimThe Energy Clock, Molly FletcherIn this week's episode, we interview Molly Fletcher. Molly is a popular speaker, the author of multiple books, and a successful entrepreneur. Formerly, she was a top sports agent hailed as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN as she recruited and represented hundreds of sport's biggest names. During this interview, Molly shares the practical advice from her new book, The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY- and Live Your Best Every Day.
2021-08-2624 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimGayle Packer, CEO, TerraconThis week we welcome Gayle Packer, Board Chair, CEO, and President, who joined Terracon in 2004. During her 17-years with the company, Gayle has served in multiple leadership roles at Terracon, including attorney, co-general counsel, director of corporate services, and chief administrative officer. She has been instrumental in Terracon's growth, coordinating the acquisition of more than 50 companies and expanding the company to over 150 offices nationwide.
2021-08-1930 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimJack Briggs, Maj Gen (Ret), EdD, President & CEO, Springs Rescue MissionThis week we welcome Jack Briggs as our guest. Jack is the President & CEO of Springs Rescue Mission. Jack shares thoughts from his career and leadership lessons learned. He attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduated in 1986, and then headed to pilot training. He spent the first 20 years of his 31-year military career as a pilot before ascending to leadership, eventually becoming a Major General. His final role in the Air Force was as Director of Operations for U.S. Northern Command headquarters in Colorado Springs. Upon his retirement, he and his wife Margaret o...
2021-08-1225 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimMarie-Pierre DhersThis week we interview Marie-Pierre Dhers. She founded an advisory firm in 2013 in New York City. Her network of partners advises investors and entrepreneurs in aviation and aerospace, transportation, energy, and new technology in the US and Europe. She is a Board Member at a Swiss start-up in Airborne Wind Energy, an alternative or additional energy source to wind turbine farms. Before that, Marie-Pierre has held senior executive positions for more than 20 years at Air France-KLM, one of the largest European airline Groups with over $30B revenues. She built a track record of driving growth, and leading...
2021-08-0524 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimPositive Leadership, Kim Cameron (Replay) In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Kim Cameron. Kim is a Professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business; he shares his thoughts around positive leadership and its impact on organizations. He is a co-founder of the discipline of Positive Organizational Scholarship—the scientific study of what produces extraordinary performance in organizations and their employees. He actively consults with business organizations on five continents, federal and military organizations, and health care and educational organizations. He received BS and MS degrees from Brigham Young University and MA and Ph.D. degrees from Yale...
2021-07-2953 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark Klingsheim(Replay) Leading and Thriving Through Adversity, Al CareyThis week we revisit our conversation with Al Carey, who recently served as CEO of PepsiCo North America until he retired from PepsiCo in 2019. Al shares lessons he has learned in his career, and we talk about leading during adversity and how to help your team thrive in challenging times. Al's career included a multi-decade PepsiCo veteran with experience across snacks and beverages and was responsible for leading North America Beverages, Frito-Lay North America, and Quaker Foods North America. Before this role, he was chief executive officer of North America Beverages, where he was responsible for...
2021-07-2234 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark Klingsheim(Replay) Unapologetically Ambitious, Shellye ArchambeauThis week we revisit our conversation with Shellye Archambeau. Shellye is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high-performance teams, and organizations. She shares lessons learned from her life that she has written about in her new book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book that will inspire you and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. Shellye Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon [NYSE:VZ], Nordstrom [NYSE...
2021-07-1329 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimReplay Robert Pasin, CEO/Chief Wagon Officer, Radio Flyer Inc. This week we revisit our interview with Robert Pasin, the CEO/Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer Inc., the business founded by his grandfather in 1917. Radio Flyer is an iconic brand that holds a special place in people's hearts because it instantly transports them to a happy time — to the best parts of childhood. Company sales have grown significantly because of Robert's focus on building a highly committed and creative team.
2021-07-0819 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimReplay Kara Goldin, CEO, Hint Inc.This week we revisit our interview with Kara Goldin, the Founder, and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, and the author of Undaunted. Kara has been named among Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and Forbes' 40 Women to Watch Over 40. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show, where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs, and other disruptors across various industries. She lives in the Bay Area.
2021-07-0246 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimReplay Josh Makower, New Director of Stanford Center for BiodesignThis week we revisit our conversation with Josh Makower, who was recently selected as the new Director of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign. Josh is the Founder and Executive Chairman of ExploraMed, a medical device incubator. He is also a General Partner at NEA and leads the MedTech/Healthtech practice. He also serves at the Stanford University Medical School as an Adjunct Professor of Medicine and is Co-Founder of Stanford's Biodesign Innovation Program. He received an MBA from Columbia University, an MD from the NYU School of Medicine, and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from...
2021-06-2427 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimMarcel Gehrung, CEO, CytedThis week we interview Marcel Gehrung. Marcel is the co-founder and CEO of Cyted Ltd, a company that uses artificial intelligence to find biomarkers that detect cancer and other diseases early. He was selected this year for the Forbes 30 under 30 leaders in Europe. Marcel is a scientist and serial entrepreneur with a demonstrated experience in leadership, fundraising, high-growth business management, and translational science. Marcel has a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor and Master of Science, Nanoscience/Biomedical Technologies from the University of Tübingen.
2021-06-1733 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimMagnus, Nicolin, CEO, AnsellThis week we interview Magnus Nicolin. Magnus serves as Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director of Ansell, a global company with over 13,000 employees. Prior to joining Ansell, Magnus, a Swedish citizen, spent three years with Newell Rubbermaid Inc., most recently as President, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Prior to that, he spent seven years with Esselte Business Systems Inc, where in 2002, he led the leveraged buy-out of Esselte from the Stockholm and London Stock Exchanges. Following the buy-out, he became the Chief Executive Officer of Esselte. He has also held senior management positions with Bayer AG, P...
2021-06-1030 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimLeading with Generosity, Bill HighThis week we interview Bill High. Bill is the Executive Chairman & Founder of The Signatry. Having lost his own father at age 12, Bill deeply understands the need for healthy families. Today his mission is to empower families in building legacies of generosity, in addition to his writing and speaking; Bill coaches families, individuals, business owners, and financial advisors in practical aspects of biblical generosity and multi-generational legacy. After building a successful career as a lawyer, in 2000, he embarked on a new adventure—starting up The Signatry. Under Bill's leadership, The Signatry has received contributions of over $4 billion and...
2021-06-0322 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimPam York, Co-Founder & General Partner, Capita3 This week we welcome Pamela York as our guest. Pam is an investor and serial entrepreneur with extensive success from launch to exit in technology-based companies. She's the co-founder and Managing Partner of Capita3 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital group investing in women-led startups with game-changing health innovations. Over her career, she's been involved in over 50 new company launches, with a dozen company acquisitions or IPO's to date, and serves on numerous boards. Pam has 20 years of training in transformative leader growth. She applies awareness-based leader training to develop founders into top CEOs, featured at TEDx in 2018, a...
2021-05-2719 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDaniel Mueller, CEO, SOLIDleadersThis week we interview Daniel Mueller. Daniel is one of the earliest and most active pioneers of the executive coaching industry. As of 2020, he has provided executive coaching for more than 1,525 CEOs and executives, delivered 50,000+ hours of one-on-one executive coaching, and has been privileged to witness major transformations in the lives of most clients. Passionate about serving leaders at every level, Daniel is dedicated to helping executives become more effective in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Prior to specializing in executive coaching, he was CEO of a management training company, a business advisory firm, and...
2021-05-2036 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDiane Honda, CAO & General Counsel, Barracuda NetworksThis week we interview Diane Honda. Diane currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading global provider of email, network, and data security and recovery solutions; she is responsible for leading the company's Legal and Human Resources departments and is a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board. Diane is a highly accomplished senior executive with extensive experience successfully partnering with company leadership and boards in strategy development and execution, transformative business initiatives, cybersecurity, advanced technology, and operational excellence. Diane is active in h...
2021-05-1326 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimKathy Tune, CFO/COO Marani Health, VCThis week we welcome Kathleen Tune she is a proven healthcare executive. Kathleen is currently the CFO and COO of Marani Health. She is a Managing Partner with Capita3; an early-stage venture capital fund focused on women-led startup founders. She also founded and manages the health care investment firm Fourth Element Capital, investing in health care technology companies. Kathleen is a former partner at Thomas, McNerney & Partners, where she led and managed an extensive investment portfolio. She has worked with a range of companies from startups to large organizations in the highly regulated healthcare industry, has extensive c...
2021-05-0622 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimChristine Yan, Board Member, Strategic Advisor This week we welcome Christine Yan, an experienced public company board member and senior operating executive with a successful track record in managing global P&L, M&A, Sales and Marketing, and R&D Engineering. Christine serves on the board of Modine Manufacturing Company, ON Semiconductor, Ansell Limited, and Cabot Corporation. She is a member of the China Advisory Group for the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. Christine spent nearly 30 years with Stanley Black and Decker, a $14 billion global diversified industrial company. She was a member of the senior executive team. She held a number of...
2021-04-2924 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimThe Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility with Marilyn GistThis week we welcome Marilyn Gist; she is the author of The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility. Marilyn helps others become the leader everyone admires by creating thriving organizations and great results. She asks us to Imagine a world in which all leaders feel and display a deep regard for others' dignity. This is what humility means, and it helps leaders resolve conflict, increase engagement, and optimize performance. Marilyn speaks and consults widely, based on experience as a scholar, teacher, trainer, and senior leader. Formerly Associate Dean, Professor of Management, and Executive Director of the Center for Lead...
2021-04-2225 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDavid Hemink, CEO, Nonin MedicalThis week we interview David Hemink, the CEO of Nonin Medical. Dave has extensive experience as a leader and innovator in the medical device industry. Before joining Nonin, he served as president of Cantel Medical, a leading provider of infection prevention products and services. Prior to Cantel, David served as senior vice president of electrophysiology at Boston Scientific, a renowned global medical technology leader, and president of Bard Access Systems, a market leader in vascular access devices. Earlier in his career, he held senior sales and marketing roles at Abbott Vascular Devices, Dell EMC, and B...
2021-04-1523 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimRay Gary, CEO, iDonate This week we interview Ray Gary who is the CEO of iDonate, a company that provides nonprofits with technology solutions to do more good in the world. Ray's experience in launching, building, and helping businesses succeed spans nearly three decades, including various leadership positions in technology companies. Previously, he served as President of the Venture Capital group of Koch Industries, one of the nation's largest private companies, where he oversaw numerous technology investments. Ray currently serves as an Advisory Board member of the Highland Park chapter of KLIFE – a faith-based ministry for students and also sits...
2021-04-0823 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimCarole Robin, Ph.D. Author of ConnectThis week we interview Dr. Carole Robin. She has been in the business of helping leaders grow for over 35 years. Carole shares lessons learned in her career and we talk about her new book Connect. Most recently she served as the Faculty Director of the Interpersonal Dynamics for High-Performance Executives Program and Director of the Arbuckle Leadership Fellows program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). She received the MBA Distinguished Teaching Award for her work in numerous courses, including Interpersonal Dynamics (the most popular elective course at the GSB for over 45 years). She is the...
2021-04-0142 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimLeadership Lessons from the Edge, Robert Swan, OBEThis week we welcome Robert Swan, who is the first person to have walked to both the North and South Poles. His leadership and determination made his 900-mile journey to the South Pole the longest unassisted march in history. He was awarded the Polar Medal by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. Robert is a polar pioneer, a leader in energy innovation, and the founder of the 2041 Foundation. This story of unbelievable spirit will take you on a journey of inspiration, courage, and humility. Robert committed to...
2021-03-2544 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimTom Juhase This week we welcome Tom Juhase, an accomplished public company executive; most recently, he was the Chief Operating Officer of DFIN. Prior to his current role as COO, leading DFIN's sales, service, and manufacturing, Tom served as president at R.R. Donnelley. He was responsible for the Service Group consisting of Global Outsourcing, Business Communications Solutions, Financial Services, and Language Solutions. Prior to joining R.R. Donnelley, Tom held various sales and management roles at Bowne & Co., American Cyanamid Company, and IBM. Tom received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Seton Hall University and earned...
2021-03-1822 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimNorm FjeldheimThis week we welcome Norm Fjeldheim as our guest. Norm is the former Chief Information Officer and Head of Global Facilities at Illumina, the global leader in next-generation DNA sequencing, which he joined in 2016. Prior to joining Illumina, Mr. Fjeldheim spent 28 years at Qualcomm, the semi-conductor pioneer of 3 generations of mobile wireless technologies, the last 17 years as Chief Information Officer and Head of Global Security. Mr. Fjeldheim currently serves on several advisory boards and boards.
2021-03-1136 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimGary Swart, General Partner, Polaris PartnersGary Swart is a General Partner with Polaris Partners, and until April 2014, he was the CEO of oDesk (now UpWork, NASDAQ; UPWK). Gary is a thought leader in entrepreneurship, how best to hire and manage teams, and the future of work, including online work. He is passionate about helping small businesses thrive, fueled by his extensive experience working with startups and small businesses and mentoring entrepreneurs and business school students. Gary has spoken at the Inc. Leadership Conference, The Economist's Ideas Economy panel, South by Southwest, TechCrunch 50, TiECon, GigaOM's Net:Work Conference, and at Harvard B...
2021-03-0228 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimBrittany Bradrick, CFO & COO, ViaCyteThis week we welcome Brittany Bradrick as our guest. Brittany has more than 20 years of experience in finance, strategy, and corporate development for life science companies, with both operational and advisory experience. Before joining ViaCyte, Ms. Bradrick was Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development at Insulet Corporation, an insulin pump company. Prior to Insulet, Ms. Bradrick was Director, Business Development and Alliance Management at Abbott Diabetes Care, a glucose measurement company. Prior to Abbott, Ms. Bradrick was an investment banker to the life science industry for 10 years at Piper Jaffray, Credit Suisse, and Chase Securities. Ms. Bradrick started her...
2021-02-2516 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimJon MorrisonThis week we are welcoming Jon Morrison as our guest. Jon most recently was the President, Americas for WABCO. Jon shares leadership lessons learned in his career. Before that role, he served as President, North America for American Axle and Manufacturing since November 2014. Before then, he held the position of Vice President Vehicle Dynamics and Controls with WABCO. From 2006 through 2014, Morrison served as President and General Manager of Meritor WABCO, the joint venture between Meritor and WABCO.
2021-02-1820 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimGeoff Crouse CEO, Syneron CandelaThis week we welcome as our guest Geoff Crouse the CEO of Syneron Candela and a member of the Board of Directors. Geoff has successfully led businesses in the life sciences sector spanning capital equipment, diagnostics, and tools. Prior to joining Syneron Candela, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Cord Blood Registry from 2012 to 2015, when the company was sold to AMAG Pharmaceuticals. Prior, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Immucor, a publicly-traded company in the in-vitro diagnostics marketplace, and led Health Economics and Reimbursement Outcomes for Roche Diagnostics.
2021-02-1116 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDawnet Beverley, EVP Donnelley Financial SolutionsThis week we welcome Dawnet Beverley as our guest. Dawnet is a seasoned executive with 30 years of ascending management, sales, and technology roles. She is the Executive Vice President with global responsibilities for Donnelley Financial Solutions Capital Markets Group. Dawnet has served on boards and volunteered her professional expertise to a number of charitable organizations. She holds a master's degree in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University.
2021-02-0441 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDeveloping Resilience as a Leader with Edward (Ned) Powley Ph.D.This week we discuss the subject of developing resilience with Edward H. Powley, Ph.D. (Ned) is an Associate Professor of Management in the Graduate School of Defense Management (GSDM) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). He teaches organizational behavior in the MBA and EMBA programs for GSDM. He facilitates workshops, coaches senior leaders, and teaches modules on leadership and emotional intelligence for the Center of Executive Education (CEE) and the Human Resources Center of Excellence (HRCOE) at NPS.
2021-01-2824 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimJulie Smolyansky CEO, Lifeway Foods In this week's episode, we interview Julie Smolyansky, the CEO of Lifeway Foods. She became the youngest female CEO of a publicly held firm when she took over Lifeway Foods at the age of 27 in 2002. Since then, Julie has continued the company's growth trajectory with creative product development and marketing to bring kefir, the company's flagship product, into the U.S. mainstream. Under her leadership, the company has expanded distribution throughout the United States, Mexico, the UK, and Ireland, as well as portions of Central and South America and the Caribbean. She has been named to Fortune B...
2021-01-2128 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimThe Art of Being Indispensable at Work with Bruce TulganThis week we interview Bruce Tulgan who is internationally recognized as a leading expert on the best practices of effective management, generational change and young people in the workplace. We discuss his newest book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work, is available now from Harvard Business Review Press. Bruce is a best-selling author, an adviser to business leaders all over the world, and a sought-after keynote speaker and management trainer. Since 1995, Bruce has worked with tens of thousands of leaders and managers in hundreds of organizations including American Express, Aetna, AT&T, Ernst & Young...
2021-01-1431 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimWhat I Wish I Knew at Twenty-Two (Part Three)This week we revisit conversations with eight leaders as they share their answers to the question knowing what you know now what do you wish you knew at twenty-two?
2021-01-0713 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimReplay of Purpose Driven Leadership with Dr. Robert QuinnIn this episode, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Robert Quinn and he shares insights on how to become a purpose-driven leader. Robert Quinn has spent the last 40 years doing research, publishing, teaching, consulting, and speaking to more than half of the Fortune 500. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. He has published 18 books including his book, Deep Change which is a long-term best seller. He was selected as one of the "World's Top 30 Organizational Culture professionals for 2018." He has one of the highest rates of repeat in...
2020-12-3156 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimCaro Van Hove, President & CEO, NC8This week we interview Caroline (Caro) Van Hove, the President, and CEO of a venture-backed, clinical-stage medical aesthetics company, NC8, an ExploraMed company, and previously held several commercial leadership roles at both start-up and large-cap companies. She is a global commercial leader with over 20 years of diverse experience in the pharmaceutical, consumer, and medical device industry. Her experience spans North America to Europe, Africa, the Middle East to Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
2020-12-2422 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimRobert Pasin, CEO/Chief Wagon Officer, Radio Flyer Inc.This week we interview Robert Pasin, the CEO/Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer Inc., the business founded by his grandfather in 1917. Radio Flyer is an iconic brand that holds a special place in people's hearts because it instantly transports them to a happy time — to the best parts of childhood. Robert works with a wonderful group of passionate "Flyers" whose mission is to create products that bring smiles to kids of all ages and create warm memories that last a lifetime. Company sales have grown significantly because of Robert's focus on building a highly committed and creative team. Th...
2020-12-1719 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimKaren Long, Managing Director, KCK (Med Tech) GroupIn this week's episode, we interview Karen Long, a Managing Director at KCK (Med Tech) Group. KCK focuses on capital investment in commercial and growth-stage medical device companies. Karen has been with KCK since January 2018, when she joined as Executive-in-Residence. Karen serves as Board Director in many KCK portfolio companies as well as Independently. Before KCK, Karen was President and CEO of Nuelle, a women's consumer health company incubated at ExploraMed, a Silicon Valley medical device incubator. Nuelle was acquired in 2017. Karen has spent over 20 years in medical devices, and diagnostics developing and marketing novel...
2020-12-1017 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimThe New Leader's Action Plan, George BradtIn this week's episode, we interview George Bradt he has led the revolution in how people start new jobs - accelerating transitions, so leaders and their teams reduce their rates of failure and fulfill potential. After Harvard and Wharton (MBA), he progressed through sales, marketing, and general management roles around the world at Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and J.D. Power's Power Information Network spin-off as chief executive. He is the Founder and chairman of the executive onboarding and transition acceleration firm PrimeGenesis, which has reduced new leader failure rates from 40% to below 10% since 2003. Author of 9+...
2020-12-0329 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimLaura Chambers, CEO of WillowThis week our guest is Laura Chambers who is the CEO of Willow, the creator of the world's first quiet, all-in-one, in-bra wearable breast pump. As a mom to three, she is especially passionate about Willow's mission to bring joy to motherhood. Laura joined Willow from Airbnb, where she led the Core Hosts business. Prior to Airbnb, Laura held various leadership roles at eBay, PayPal, Skype, and McKinsey & Co in Australia. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Melbourne. Laura and her family reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.
2020-11-2526 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDave Murphy, Retired President & CEO Red Wing Shoe Company Inc.This week we interview Dave Murphy, and he shares lessons learned from his career. Dave served as President & CEO of Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. for fifteen years and retired in December 2015. Prior to joining Red Wing Shoe Company in 2001, Murphy spent 23 years in increasingly responsible positions at Minneapolis-based General Mills, a $12 billion global manufacturer and consumer foods marketer. Dave is active in the local community, having served as Chairman of the Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media Boards of Directors. In addition, he serves as Chairman of the Board for Wenger Corporation, a Bo...
2020-11-1943 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimUndaunted, Interview with Kara Goldin Founder & CEO, Hint, Inc.This week we interview Kara Goldin, who is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, and the author of Undaunted. Kara has been named among Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and Forbes' 40 Women to Watch Over 40. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show, where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs, and other disruptors across various industries. She lives in the Bay Area. Follow Kara on all social handles @KaraGoldin
2020-11-1246 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimAccelerating Leadership, Interview with Lance HazzardThis week we interview Lance Hazzard who shares lessons learned from his career and from his book Accelerating Leadership. Lance is an author, certified executive coach, and a former Fortune 100 HR Vice President. He uses expertise and experience to guide clients to develop greater insights, build capabilities, gain new perspectives and make choices that resonate with their values, allowing them to operate more effectively, achieve desired results and lead more authentically. Prior to founding Oppnå® Coaching, Lance served as a Vice President of Human Resources at Medtronic, a global medical technology and solutions company, working in multiple gl...
2020-11-0527 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Josh Makower, General Partner NEA, Founder, Executive Chairman of ExploraMedThis week we interview Josh Makower, a General Partner on NEA's healthcare team leading the MedTech/Healthtech practice. Josh is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of ExploraMed, a medical device incubator that has created eight companies over the past 20 years. Josh serves on the Stanford University Medical School faculty as an Adjunct Professor of Medicine and is Co-Founder of Stanford's Biodesign Innovation Program. Josh currently serves on the board of directors for a number of Medical Technology companies. Josh holds over 300 patents and patent applications for various medical devices. He received an MBA from Columbia University, an MD...
2020-10-2927 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimUnapologetically Ambitious, Interview with Shellye ArchambeauThis week we interview Shellye Archambeau. Shellye is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high-performance teams, and organizations. She shares lessons learned from her life that she has written about in her new book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book that will inspire you, and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. Shellye Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon [NYSE:VZ], Nordstrom [NYSE: JWN], Roper Technologies...
2020-10-2229 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimThe Motivation Code, Interview with Todd HenryThis week we interview Todd Henry regarding his latest book, The Motivation Code, Discover the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work. Positioning himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution," Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and The Motivation Code), which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With...
2020-10-1529 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with James ReinsteinIn this week's episode, we interview James Reinstein, who is President and CEO of Saranas. His career has focused on Medical Technology industry; prior to Saranas, he was the CEO of Cutera. and Aptus Endosystems. He currently serves on the board of directors of Mainstay Medical and Monteris Medical. Earlier in his career, he was the Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Cyberonics, where he led a commercial turnaround by growing revenues from approximately $100 million in 2007 to over $200 million in four years. Prior to Cyberonics, he had a 17-year career with Boston Scientific Corp.
2020-10-0826 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimReinvent Your Impact, Interview with Chuck BoltonIn this episode, we interview Chuck Bolton; he shares thoughts from his new books focusing on reinventing your impact, unleashing purpose, passion, and productivity to thrive. Chuck is an author and C-suite level coach for leaders and top teams who seek to make a massive impact in the medical device, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. He is a leading advisor and consultant on leadership, reinvention, strategy, productivity, and growth. He shows and inspires his clients to create great impact and value, so they flourish and win in a disruptive world. Chuck is a reinvention thought leader and a s...
2020-10-0121 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimLeading and Thriving Through Adversity, Al CareyThis week we talk with Al Carey, who recently served as chief executive officer of PepsiCo North America until he retired from PepsiCo in 2019. Al shares lessons he has learned in his career, and we talk about leading during adversity and how to help your team thrive in challenging times. Al's career included a multi-decade PepsiCo veteran with experience across snacks and beverages and was responsible for leading North America Beverages, Frito-Lay North America, and Quaker Foods North America. Before this role, he was chief executive officer of North America Beverages, where he was responsible for overseeing a...
2020-09-2434 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimSmall Actions, Big Impact, Interview with Jane Dutton In this episode, we interview Professor Jane Dutton is a world expert in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship. She shares ideas on how small actions can create a big impact and help your team flourish. Dr. Dutton co-founded the Center for Positive Organizations at the Ross School of Business in 2002. She is the only Distinguished University Professor on the faculty at Ross, which is the highest award given to a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Jane's research and teaching sit at the interaction of strategy, management, and psychology. In particular, she...
2020-09-1735 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Lindy GreerIn this episode, we interview Lindred (Lindy) Greer, who is an Associate Professor of Management & Organizations and faculty director of the Sanger Leadership Center at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on how to design and lead effective organizational teams. Her work has been covered in media outlets, including the New York Times, Forbes, and Fast Company, and she has received awards from the Academy of Management and American Psychological Association. Poets and Quants recognized her in 2019 as one of the top 40 under 40 business school professors, calling her a 'rockstar p...
2020-09-1028 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Kristian Tapaninaho, Founder & CEO, OoniIn this episode, we interview Kristian Tapaninaho, who is the Founder and CEO of the global outdoor pizza oven brand Ooni. Originally from Finland, Kristian invented the world's first portable wood-fired oven in 2012 when his pizza was good, and he wanted it to be great. Through the spark of this initial idea, Kristian's gone to set the world alight with a range of innovative outdoor cookware products and leads a team of A-players to build the future of Ooni. Kristian loves to run while listening to heavy metal, having saunas, and as well as creating a global brand- he...
2020-09-0327 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Dr. Ross Jaffe, Venture CapitalistIn this episode, we interview Ross Jaffe, MD. Ross is an experienced healthcare venture capitalist with particular expertise in medical technology. Dr. Jaffe is one of the founding Managing Directors of Versant Ventures, a healthcare-focused venture capital firm, where for the last thirty years, he has focused primarily on early-stage medical device companies. Having retired from active investing for Versant in 2016, he now serves as a Venture Advisor to New Enterprise Associates (NEA) while completing his Versant responsibilities. Ross has served on the boards of multiple successful medical technology companies. Dr. Jaffe earned a BA in Policy...
2020-08-2732 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimAll You Have To Do Is Ask, Dr. Wayne BakerIn this episode, we interview Wayne Baker is the author of the book All You Have To Do Is Ask, and the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also a Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values. He has published numerous scholarly ar...
2020-08-2031 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Jim Mallozzi Business Leader, AdvisorIn this episode, we interview Jim Mallozzi. Jim's work as a transformational business leader featured in numerous books, articles, and academic business case studies. Jim is considered a master practitioner of Positive Leadership. His consulting practice, Mindset Advisors LLC, has helped turn loose the power of positive deviance for scores of organizations worldwide. Jim has held senior-level positions with Aetna, Hartford Life, and, most recently, CEO and Chairman Prudential Real Estate. During his career, he has worked throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Jim holds a BSBA and an MBA from the Sawyer Scho...
2020-08-1335 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimPositive Leadership, Interview with Kim Cameron (Part Two)In this episode, we continue our conversation with Kim Cameron. He is a Professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business he shares his thoughts around positive leadership and the impact it has on organizations. This is the second of a two-part conversation. He is a co-founder of the discipline of Positive Organizational Scholarship—the scientific study of what produces extraordinary performance in organizations and their employees.
2020-08-0628 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimPositive Leadership, Interview with Kim Cameron (Part One) Professor, AuthorIn this episode, we interview Kim Cameron. He is a Professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business he shares his thoughts around positive leadership and the impact it has on organizations. This is the first of a two-part conversation. He is a co-founder of the discipline of Positive Organizational Scholarship—the scientific study of what produces extraordinary performance in organizations and their employees. He actively consults with business organizations on five continents, federal and military organizations, and health care and educational organizations. He received BS and MS degrees from Brigham Young University and...
2020-07-3026 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Brady Pyle, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, NASAIn this episode, we interview Brady Pyle is the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer for NASA. Brady shares his thoughts on leadership and lessons learned in his career. Brady is responsible for leading Human Resources Services for NASA. Over the past two years, Brady has led the Executive HR Directors for NASA's ten field Centers. He joined the Executive ranks in March 2016 as HR Director for NASA's Johnson Space Center—home to NASA's Astronauts and leaders in human space exploration, including the International Space Station, which recently celebrated 20 years of continuous human presence in space.
2020-07-2325 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Dr. Lucienne Ide, Founder and Chairman of RimidiIn this episode, we interview Lucienne (Lucie) Ide, M.D., Ph.D., a healthcare innovator, the Founder and Chairman of Rimidi. Her diverse experiences in medicine, science, venture capital, and technology to transforming the delivery of chronic care management. Before starting Rimidi in 2012, Dr. Ide worked as a physicist at the National Security Agency, Raytheon Systems Corporation, and Monarch Capital Partners, a venture capital firm. She holds a joint M.D./Ph.D. degree from Emory University.
2020-07-1616 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimReplay of Interview with Grace Colón, CEO of InCardaIn this episode, we revisit our interview with Grace Colón, who is the CEO of InCarda. Grace has over 25 years of experience in biopharma, genomics, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology. Grace serves on several boards and is on the Advisory Board of the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University. Dr. Colón received her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she was an NSF Fellow.
2020-07-1024 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimReplay of Interview with Gregg LehmanIn this episode, we revisit our first episode of Motivated to Lead interview with Gregg Lehman. Gregg is a business leader and has been a CEO with both public and private companies. Gregg has served on many boards, and early in his career, he was a President of Taylor University. Gregg is currently the CEO of The Difference Card. Gregg shares interesting thoughts from his career that will be helpful for executives early in their career as well as seasoned executives.
2020-07-0236 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Lorraine Parker-Clegg In this week's episode, we interview Lorraine Parker-Clegg. Lorraine shares lessons learned in her career and her perspective, hiring great talent. Lorraine is an international business leader with in-country expertise across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Lorraine has held Human Resources leadership positions with companies such as BE Aerospace, Bristol Myers Squibb, Medtronic, most recently, she was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Doncasters Group. Lorraine is highly regarded for her ability to take on the tough challenges, helping organizations bring necessary change to further their human capital and talent agenda.
2020-06-2520 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimNo Limitations! Interview with Aaron "Wheelz" FotheringhamIn this episode, we interview Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham. Aaron was born with Spina Bifida; the doctors said he would never be independent. Aaron is an extreme wheelchair athlete who travels internationally to compete and holds five Guinness Book of World Records. Aaron enjoys showing young kids with disabilities that a wheelchair can be a tool, not a restriction. He loves helping younger children learn how to handle their chairs in new and different ways and teaching them a trick or two. Someday he hopes to design and build the most wicked chair in the world.
2020-06-1813 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimInterview with Brian Dumaine, Author of BezonomicsIn this episode, we interview Brian Dumaine. Brian is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor at Fortune magazine. His new book, Bezonomics: How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning From It (Scribner), takes an unbiased look at Amazon's increasingly dominant business model, the competitors either imitating or trying to outfox the company, and the ways "Bezonomics" is shaping the life of every American consumer.
2020-06-0830 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimLinkedIn Expert Adam HoulahanIn this week's episode, we interview Adam Houlahan, who is an International Keynote Speaker specializing in LinkedIn strategies for entrepreneurs, and CEO of the highly successful LinkedIn agency, Prominence Global. He hosts arguably the world's largest free online LinkedIn training event, with thousands of people registering every 12-weeks. He is considered to be one of Australia's leading experts in harnessing the power of LinkedIn for business. He is the author of three Amazon best-selling books, Social Media Secret Sauce, The LinkedIn Playbook, and Influencer. Adam co-authored a fourth international best-seller Better Business, Better Life, Better...
2020-05-2116 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDr. Robert Quinn - Purpose Driven Leadership (Part Two)In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Robert Quinn, and he shares his insights on how to become a purpose-driven leader. This is part two of a two-part conversation. Robert Quinn has spent the last 40 years doing research, publishing, teaching, consulting, and speaking to more than half of the Fortune 500. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. He has published 18 books, including his book, Deep Change which is a long-term best seller. He was selected as one of the "Worlds Top 30 Organizational Culture professionals for 2018." He...
2020-05-1428 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDr. Robert Quinn - Purpose Driven Leadership (Part One)In this episode, we talk with Dr. Robert Quinn and he shares insights on how to become a purpose-driven leader. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Robert Quinn has spent the last 40 years doing research, publishing, teaching, consulting, and speaking to more than half of the Fortune 500. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. He has published 18 books including his book, Deep Change which is a long-term best seller. He was selected as one of the "Worlds Top 30 Organizational Culture professionals for 2018." He has one of...
2020-05-0729 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimDavid Burkus - Pick A Fight This week we interview David Burkus, one of the world's leading business thinkers, David Burkus' forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach innovation, collaboration, and productivity. As a skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, Burkus' award-winning books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. By making cutting-edge organizational research accessible and applicable, Burkus pushes audiences to reconsider how they work both individually and in teams and unlocks the methods top performers use to thrive at work and in life. A renowned ex...
2020-04-3034 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 46: Interview with Angie Lienert, CEO IntelliGenesis LLCIn this episode, we interview Angie Lienert, CEO of IntelliGenesis. Angie shares her inspiring personal story and lessons learned in her career. Angie founded IntelliGenesis in 2007 with a dedication to keeping our soldiers safe through the improved analysis and protection of the USA's National Security Missions. She has since grown the company to more than 135 employees specializing in Machine Learning & Data Science, Cyber Services & Analytics, All-Source Analysis, and Mission Application Development. As a business owner, Angie started the kind of company that she wanted to work for and continues to ensure it has t...
2020-04-2323 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 45: Interview with Dr. John HurrellIn this episode, we interview Dr. John Hurrell, who is the Chief Commercial Officer for Jana Care. He has held senior executive roles globally for companies in the Lifesciences. He shares lessons learned in his career and how to manage teams in a time of crisis. He has also served as Advisor to several global diagnostics companies. John has a distinguished track record of growing companies in the healthcare industry, including the Focus Diagnostics product subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics (acquired by Diasorin). At Focus, he was the president and general manager, where he led the development and...
2020-04-1637 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 44: Leading During a Crisis Interview with Jack Porter CEO, CognizerIn this week's episode, we interview Jack Porter, CEO of Cognizer. Jack shares his thoughts around managing in crisis in this new environment. Jack is a serial entrepreneur who has been the CEO of eleven startups. He has extensive experience in advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. His expertise includes understanding how to leverage complex mathematical algorithms, data visualizations, and sophisticated business models. Mr. Porter has worked on some of the largest AI projects in the world at companies like American Express, Discover Card, Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, and Reliance Jio. He has a comprehensive understanding o...
2020-03-2632 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 43: Interview with Brahim Zabeli CEO, Smart MeterIn this episode, we interview Brahim Zabeli. Brahim is the CEO of Smart Meter. He has held many leadership roles in the commercial areas of sales, marketing, and business development. He has 20 years of experience in diabetes medical devices gained through working for worldwide leaders Johnson & Johnson and Becton Dickinson. In that time, Brahim has been responsible for successfully bringing dozens of new products to market. He has a terrific knowledge of the nuances of the diabetes marketplace, including customers, channels, reimbursement, and managed care. He holds a BA in Economics from the State University of New...
2020-03-0520 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 42: Jan Molino CEO, Aspire Ascend "How to Build Your Personal Brand"In this podcast episode of Motivated to Lead, we interview Jan Molino, who is the President & CEO of Aspire Ascend, www.aspire-ascend.com, a consulting firm providing career & board development services to enhance the success of executive women in leadership. Jan share lessons learned through her career, and we focus our conversation on How to Build a Personal Brand. Jan's consulting to both for-profit and non-profit organizations has resulted in the development of numerous programs to sponsor, encourage, and support executive women in leadership roles. Her strength in bringing influential women and professionals together is complemented by a po...
2020-02-2717 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 41: Interview with Jean Holloway SVP, General Counsel at CryoLife Inc.In this episode, we interview Jean Holloway. Jean is an SVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at CryoLife, Inc. Before joining CryoLife in 2015, she held various positions, including VP, General Counsel and Secretary of C.R. Bard, Inc., Deputy General Counsel, Medtronic, Inc., VP, Litigation, Boston Scientific, Inc., and Deputy General Counsel, Guidant Corporation. Jean also spent nearly 15 years in private practice as a trial lawyer at Dorsey & Whitney, Faegre & Benson, and Sidley & Austin. Jean has a J.D./MBA (cum laude) from the University of Chicago, and two undergraduate degrees from Yale University in engineering...
2020-02-2016 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 40: Interview with Ralph Balestriere CFO, Red Wing Shoe Co.In this episode, we interview Ralph Balestriere who is EVP and Chief Financial Officer at Red Wing Shoe Co. In this role, he is responsible for global finance and business development for this worldwide developer, manufacturer, marketer and retailer of purpose-built footwear, PPE garments and accessories under the brand names of Red Wing, Irish Setter, Worx, and Vasque. Prior to joining Red Wing, Ralph had senior financial positions with several major corporations, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Teleflex Medical Inc. Ralph is a graduate of Boston University, where he...
2020-02-1420 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 39: Interview with Randy HaykinIn this episode, we interview Randy Haykin. Randy is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, philanthropist and educator, and "wine angel" who lives and works in the Bay Area. In 2011, Randy founded the philanthropic venture entity The Gratitude Network (http://gratitude-network.org) to mentor social entrepreneurs globally. Randy currently coaches CEOs and is a Vistage Chair, overseeing a peer group of 16 growth-stage CEOs in the Bay Area. In 1997, Randy co-founded Outlook Ventures, a $200m early-stage tech fund. Prior to Gratitude and Outlook, Randy served as founding VP of Marketing & Sales at Yahoo and played early roles at Overture, NetChannel...
2020-02-0732 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 38: Interview with Rick BrimacombIn this episode, we interview Rick Brimacomb, who is an Investor, Advisor, and Board Member. Rick began advising and investing in emerging companies as a venture capitalist in 1991 and has helped numerous companies develop into "investment grade" opportunities, attract funding, and create shareholder value. Brimacomb & Associates, founded in 2005, gives Rick a platform to assist business leaders in refining strategies, assembling resources, and securing funding. Before launching his firm, Rick co-founded the Sherpa Partners venture capital fund. He is an advisor to several companies, founder of Club Entrepreneur and The Network Connect, and a past President of the Minnesota Venture...
2020-01-3030 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 37: Interview with Jim McDermid, HR LeaderIn this episode, we interview Jim McDermid, who has a background as a senior executive focused on human resources over his career. He was most recently the SVP, and CHRO of CryoLife, Inc. publicly traded medical technology company and previously was a VP of Human Resources at Medtronic's Cardiac and Vascular Group with $10B in sales and 23,000 employees. Jim shares his thoughts around talent management and performance management and other lessons he has learned in his career. Jim has a Master of Arts, McMaster University, and a Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto. Jim has won many a...
2020-01-1032 minMotivated to Lead Podcast - Mark KlingsheimEpisode 36: Replay of Interview with Nancy Briefs, CEO of AltrixBioThis week's episode of Motivated to Lead we revisit our interview with Nancy Briefs, the CEO of AltrixBio. Nancy is a serial entrepreneur of seven start-ups and has raised over 500M in equity in her career. She is a trusted advisor and mentor to founders and boards. Nancy is an active member of the start-up community in Massachusetts. She was recognized as Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year.
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