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Lead the People#157: Kiss Your Job Goodbye: The End Of Work As We Knew It (feat. Sophie Wade)Sophie Wade is a work futurist, thought leader, and author focused on evolving workplaces for today’s dynamic environment. Through her advisory, writing, and speaking, she helps leaders navigate the shift toward empathy-led business practices and flexible, human-centric work models. Drawing on her global business background and research, Sophie emphasizes the importance of trust, connection, and intentionality in leading modern teams. She works with companies to build inclusive cultures, empower diverse talent, and embrace the fluidity of today’s workforce realities. Her insights guide leaders in designing work environments where people and performance thrive together.
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2026-02-0532 min
Lead the People#156: Rewriting the Narratives Keeping You Stuck (feat. Nancy Burger)Nancy Burger is a thought transformation expert, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps leaders and teams rewire limiting thought patterns to unlock breakthrough performance. A former Wall Street banker turned professional writer, Nancy blends neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and storytelling to show how changing our inner dialog changes everything from collaboration to culture to results. Her work centers on helping leaders build awareness around emotions, replace default thought patterns with intentional choices, and create environments grounded in trust, curiosity, and growth. Through her coaching, workshops, and keynote experiences, Nancy equips executives and managers with practical tools to navigate overwhelm...
2026-01-2938 min
Lead the People#155: The Hidden Cost of Workaholism: Busting Overwork Myths (feat. Malissa Clark)Malissa Clark is a Professor of industrial/organizational (I-O) psychology at the University of Georgia, where she has been on faculty since 2013. Currently, she serves as Head of the department of psychology and director of the Healthy Work Lab. Recently selected as a member of the 2024 Thinkers 50 Radar list and a finalist for the 2025 Thinkers50 Radar Award, Malissa is a recognized expert on the topics of workaholism, overwork, burnout, and employee well-being. Her first book, Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture Is Bad for Business and How to Fix It, was published in February 2024. Never Not Working has...
2026-01-2236 min
Lead the People#154: How to Unlock Superperformance in Your Organization (feat. George Pesansky)George Pesansky is a recognized leader in Operational Excellence, with a career spanning more than 30 years in performance optimization, executive coaching, and systematic improvement. He has trained and coached over 10,000 professionals across six continents and helped Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits alike drive measurable results.
He is the founder of Capacity2Care, a nonprofit encouraging Superperformers to donate their talent—not just their time—to improve outcomes in their communities. Known for his clarity, candor, and hands-on approach, George is now bringing his best practices to readers everywhere with Superperformance. George is also a member of Forbes Coaches Coun...
2026-01-1535 min
Lead the People#153: From Invisible to Influential: Building Your Leadership Brand (feat. Rachel Elsts Downey)In this episode, Rachel Downey shares how leaders can move from being invisible to truly influential by owning and expressing their leadership brand. Drawing from her work across creative industries and executive teams, Rachel explains why brand is more than visuals, it’s about voice, values, and showing up with clarity.
She breaks down the internal blocks that keep leaders from sharing their story, how content can scale trust, and why authenticity starts with knowing what you believe. Whether you’re leading a team or a movement, this conversation offers a practical look at building influence from the...
2026-01-0831 min
Lead the People#152: From Chasing Engagement to Unlocking Human Performance (feat. Elena Agaragimova)In this episode, Elena Agaragimova explores the evolving relationship between employee engagement and performance. She challenges the idea that traditional engagement strategies are enough and makes the case for shifting toward unlocking human potential through personalization, curiosity, and strategic clarity.
Elena shares how leaders can better align people with their strengths, create space for reflection, and build workplaces that support long-term growth. From outdated career ladders to the power of story, she offers fresh insights for any leader rethinking how to develop talent in today’s world of work.
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Engagement is no lo...
2025-12-1830 min
Lead the People#151: Why Managers Avoid Critical Conversations and What To Do About It (feat. Lee Scott)In this episode, leadership coach Lee Scott explores why so many managers avoid hard conversations and what to do about it. He shares how fear, unclear expectations, and lack of training often hold leaders back from saying what needs to be said.
Lee offers practical tools for building the courage and clarity to step into uncomfortable conversations with confidence. From naming the gap between intention and impact to creating environments where feedback is safe and expected, this conversation is a candid look at the human side of leadership growth.
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Avoiding hard conversations...
2025-12-1131 min
Lead the People#150: Rewriting The Playbook And Leading Others Through Change (feat. Jaime Nolan, CAE)In this episode, Jaime Nolan, CAE, shares her journey of transforming organizational culture, challenging outdated systems, and leading with authenticity during times of change. With deep experience in association leadership, Jaime opens up about the personal and professional work required to lead transformation from the inside out.
She reflects on what it takes to build trust across diverse communities, how to unlearn old leadership habits, and why discomfort is often the path to growth. From navigating her own identity to rewriting the playbook with purpose, Jaime’s story offers a powerful look at change, inclusion, and resilience....
2025-12-0434 min
Lead the People#149: The Science And The ‘So What’ Of Mental Fitness (feat. Lissy Alden)In this episode, Lissy Alden joins the show to unpack what mental fitness really means and how it applies to leadership. She shares how mindset impacts performance, what it looks like to shift from being hijacked by emotion to intentionally choosing your response, and why self-awareness is the key to change.
Drawing from her experience supporting people leaders across industries, Lissy breaks down how reflection, mental reps, and practical tools can help interrupt old patterns and build new ones. Whether you’re feeling stuck or seeking clarity, this conversation offers simple and powerful insights for rewiring the wa...
2025-11-2633 min
Lead the People#148: How to Move from Middling to Magnificent (feat. Kelly Meerbott)In this episode, executive coach and speaker Kelly Meerbott joins the show to explore how leaders can move from burnout and fragmentation to clarity, connection, and purpose. Drawing on her trauma-informed approach and deep experience with hundreds of C-suite leaders and military officers, Kelly offers a refreshing take on what it means to lead from within.
She discusses how to dismantle outdated leadership conditioning, why emotional clarity fuels courage, and how storytelling can unlock influence and authenticity. From co-founder conflict to middle manager fatigue, Kelly reveals how self-trust, vulnerability, and even humor can rebuild leadership from the...
2025-11-2034 min
Lead the People#147: Navigating Change and Leading Through Crisis (feat. Andy Allaway)In this episode, CEO Andy Allaway of Empire Flippers joins the show to unpack his journey from corporate manager to leading a fully remote, high-growth global business. Andy shares lessons on navigating hyper-growth, building culture in a distributed team, and stepping into leadership during a time of transformation.
He opens up about the challenges of succeeding a founder-led organization, the importance of hiring for cultural alignment, and what it really means to lead through downturns. From hiring missteps to rebuilding trust and clarity, Andy offers practical advice for managers leading through complexity, pressure, and change.
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2025-11-1328 min
Lead the People#146: Building Conviction and Scaling Vision with Aaron WagnerAaron Wagner is the Founder of FromwithN and a leadership coach who helps middle managers lead with clarity and confidence. With over two decades of experience in founder-led companies, he's led teams, built leadership development programs, and has turned around underperforming divisions across the country. He's passionate about helping managers grow because he has been there and has lived it. He currently coaches middle managers one-on-one, on Instagram and through his email newsletter The Managers Minute.
In this episode, he explores the power of high standards, how to separate identity from performance, and the importance of surrounding...
2025-11-0629 min
Lead the People#145: Leadership Lessons from a Navy Submariner with CDR William C. SpearsIn this episode, Commander William C. Spears of the U.S. Navy joins the show to share leadership lessons forged under pressure, from commanding nuclear submarines to building resilient, high-performing teams.
He reflects on what it means to lead with trust, humility, and a mission-first mindset, offering tactical insights from over two decades in the Navy. Commander Spears unpacks the difference between compliance and commitment, the critical importance of psychological safety, and why character always outlasts charisma. He also explores how today’s leaders can foster accountability, push through chaos, and build cultures of excellence that outlast an...
2025-10-3038 min
Lead the People#144: Culture Doesn’t Just Happen, It’s Built With Intention with Sara Escobar and Corinne MurrayIn this episode, workplace culture experts Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray join the show to challenge outdated ideas about culture, design, and how organizations actually function. Drawing from their experience building people-centered environments at scale, they unpack why culture isn’t a vibe; it’s a system, and how thoughtful infrastructure can transform how people show up at work.
From exploring the invisible forces that shape behavior to redefining how we think about belonging, Sara and Corinne share actionable ways leaders can co-create better ecosystems, not just experiences. They also dig into the tension between fast-moving culture and...
2025-10-2333 min
Lead the People#143: Belonging Isn’t a Bonus, It’s the Baseline with Ash HynieIn this episode, ManageUp founder and CEO Ash Hynie joins the show to rehumanize the way we think about leadership, feedback, and performance. With a background in culinary arts, engineering, and HR, Ash shares how her journey shaped a people-first approach to leadership.
She explains how many managers are promoted without preparation, and how systemic issues like bias and lack of visibility hold employees back. From “last in, first out” layoffs to recency bias in performance reviews, Ash explores how tech can help managers make fairer, faster decisions. Using real-time data and contextual insights, ManageUp supports feedback that...
2025-10-1632 min
Lead the People#142: Introversion Isn’t a Barrier — It’s an Advantage with Jennifer KahnweilerIn this episode, bestselling author and introvert-at-work expert Jennifer Kahnweiler joins the show to reframe how we think about leadership, presence, and performance in the workplace. Drawing from her updated book The Introverted Leader and years of coaching introverted professionals, Jennifer pushes back on the extrovert-biased norms that dominate many workplaces, from meeting culture to hiring and promotion.
She makes the case for creating introvert-friendly environments, where silence isn’t mistaken for disengagement and preparation is treated as a strength. From her 4 Ps framework (Prepare, Presence, Push, Practice) to strategies for balancing team energy, Jennifer shares research-backed in...
2025-10-0933 min
Lead the People#141: The Future of Work Isn’t Perks — It’s Purpose with Jacob MorganIn this episode, futurist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Jacob Morgan joins the show to challenge today’s assumptions about employee experience. Drawing from his new book, “The 8 Laws of Employee Experience”, Jacob argues that work has drifted into entitlement culture, where accountability is low, standards are blurred, and perks have replaced purpose.
He makes the case for a reset: employee experience is not about yoga rooms or snack bars, but about the mutual exchange of value between people and organizations. From the dangers of abandoning accountability to the need for cultural clarity and resilience, Jacob shares the pr...
2025-10-0233 min
Lead the People#140: Manage Your Time Like a Boss with Andrew HartmanIn this episode, Andrew Hartman, founder of Time Boss, joins the show to challenge the way leaders think about time. Drawing from his own burnout and breakthrough, Andrew reveals how high-achieving professionals can reclaim control of their calendar, emotional margin, and ultimately their impact not by doing more but by leading themselves better.
He introduces a powerful reframe: stop treating time like credit and start treating it like cash. From commitment plans and chaos buffering to becoming a better boss to your future self, Andrew gives leaders a practical playbook to shift from overwhelm to sustainable, energized...
2025-09-2537 min
Lead the People#139: Fulfillment at Work Isn’t a Perk — It’s Your Responsibility with Matt LeyIn this episode, Matt Ley, Co-Founder of IPN Advisors and author of Manage Your Gaps, joins the show to explore how fulfillment, energy, and effective management intersect to drive purpose and performance.
He shares how his concept of Fulfillment ROI helps leaders and teams track the energy they invest and the value they receive, revealing simple shifts that can lead to more meaningful, energized work. From his EPIC management model to redefining the difference between rock stars and rising stars, Matt offers a fresh take on what it means to lead well, stay grounded, and thrive in...
2025-09-1833 min
Lead the People#138: 10 Tools of the Leadership Trade - Part 2 with Matt PoepselAfter years of hosting this podcast and interviewing incredible leaders, I've identified the tools that solve the most common manager challenges: lack of time, uncertainty about doing things right, and feeling constantly behind.
#6: BetterUp - Develop People Proactively A scalable coaching platform that helps managers develop both themselves and their direct reports through professional coaching technology, creating accountability and boosting follow-through. https://betterup.com
#7: Ramp - Streamline Financial Management An expense management platform that automates financial tasks, saving precious leadership time by making expense tracking painless and preserving time for people-focused activities. https://ramp.com
#8: Miro - Communicate...
2025-09-1124 min
Lead the People#137: 10 Tools of the Leadership Trade - Part 1 with Matt PoepselAfter years of hosting this podcast and interviewing incredible leaders, I've identified the tools that solve the most common manager challenges: lack of time, uncertainty about doing things right, and feeling constantly behind.
Todoist - Master Your Time and Tasks A comprehensive task management system that transforms chaos into controlled productivity through recurring tasks, cross-device sync, and seamless calendar integration. https://todoist.com
MasterClass - Invest in Continuous Learning An online learning platform offering world-class instruction that helps leaders become well-rounded humans, not just better businesspeople. https://masterclass.com
Spring Health - Prioritize Team Mental Health A comprehensive m...
2025-09-0424 min
Lead the People#136: Talent Optimization Isn’t HR’s Job—It’s Yours with Mike ZaniIn this episode, Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index and author of The Science of Dream Teams, joins the show to break down how behavioral science can transform hiring, culture, and leadership.
From his Olympic sailing background to leading a talent optimization platform used by over 10,000 companies, Mike shares practical insights on what makes teams click and what causes them to fall apart. He explains why most hiring failures aren’t about skills, but about fit, and how leaders can use data to build trust, increase engagement, and lead more effectively.
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2025-08-2833 min
Lead the People135: The Real Reason Employees Stay with Matt RieckIn this episode, Matt Rieck, Chief Human Resources Officer at End Zone Insurance and author of The Employee Retention Bible, joins the show to share proven strategies for keeping your best people. From rethinking turnover as a natural business function to designing better company meetings and succession plans, Matt unpacks practical frameworks to reduce attrition and boost engagement. He also introduces his ABC player model and 3X concept, offering listeners a clear blueprint for cultivating high-performing, future-ready teams. Whether you’re leading a startup or a legacy enterprise, this conversation delivers actionable insights to elevate your retention game.
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2025-08-2131 min
Lead the People134: Leading with Heart in a Metrics-Obsessed World with Adam WeberAdam Weber has helped grow organizations, lead people-first teams, and navigate the tension between humanity and performance.
In this episode of Lead The People, Adam Weber and Matt Poepsel talks about why real leadership starts with presence. They unpack the dangers of over-indexing on metrics, how burnout is often hidden in high-performers, and why leading with vulnerability isn’t a weakness — it’s the work. From building connected cultures to redefining success beyond KPIs, Adam shares what it means to create space for both results and rest.
If you’ve ever felt torn between driving outcomes...
2025-08-1436 min
Lead the People133: Creating Safer Workplaces Starts by Telling the Truth with Leigh Elena HendersonLeigh Elena Henderson spent years in corporate HR — until the system she upheld broke her down.
In this episode, Leigh shares her powerful story of leaving the corporate world behind and using her voice to expose the realities so many employees face in silence. From toxic culture to broken policies, she unpacks the tension between doing what’s “by the book” and doing what’s right. Her viral presence on TikTok isn’t about trends — it’s about truth, transparency, and reclaiming humanity at work. If you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for you — or watched it...
2025-08-0733 min
Lead the People#132: From Invisible to Invaluable: Building Cultures of Significance with Zach MercurioWhat happens when people don’t feel seen, needed, or valued at work? In this episode, author and researcher Zach Mercurio joins Matt Poepsel for a powerful conversation on mattering — the often-missing ingredient in modern leadership.
They explore why recognition isn’t enough, how to build cultures where people feel irreplaceable, and what happens when leaders prioritize purpose over pressure. From simple check-ins to intentional affirmation, Zach shares research-backed habits that help people feel noticed, affirmed, and essential — every single day.
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2025-07-3133 min
Lead the People#131: Why Being Proactive About Mental Health Changes Everything with Stephen SokolerIn this conversation, Stephen Sokoler unpacks the evolving definition of mental health and its impact on the modern workplace. As founder and CEO of Journey, Stephen challenges the outdated, reactive approach to mental well-being and calls for a proactive, daily integration of mental health practices into both our personal and professional lives.
He explores the mental cost of multitasking, the illusion of balance, and how burnout stems from environments that ignore the emotional lives of employees. From the stigma of older generations to the openness of today’s workforce, Stephen emphasizes how leadership can foster cultures of tr...
2025-07-2428 min
Lead the People#130: Transforming Toxic Management with Marcel SchwantesIn this conversation, Marcel Schwantes discusses the profound effects of toxic management on personal health and workplace dynamics. He emphasizes the need for humane leadership characterized by empathy, kindness, humility, advocacy, and trust. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding love in leadership and how it can transform organizational culture. Marcel shares insights from his experiences and research, advocating for a shift from transactional to relational leadership practices that prioritize employee well-being and engagement.
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2025-07-1732 min
Lead the People#129: Why Most People Never Reach The Next Level with Jason FeiferWhy do some people rise while others stay stuck, even though they’re just as talented?
In this episode, we sit down with Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and host of the Problem Solvers podcast, to uncover why most people unconsciously sabotage their own growth — and how to stop.
This conversation is packed with insights for anyone who feels like they’ve plateaued, burned out, or outgrown their current role. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or just someone with big goals — this one’s going to hit.
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2025-07-1025 min
Lead the People#128: How AI + Human Decision Making Beats AI Alone when Hiring with Scott ParishScott Parish is the founder and CEO of HireGuide. Before that, he helped build LinkedIn Jobs & ATS.
In this episode, Matt sits down with Scott to explore how AI is revolutionizing the hiring process. Scott introduces a game-changing concept: shifting focus from "quality of hire" to "quality of hiring decision" - and explains why this distinction could transform how organizations approach talent acquisition. From the staggering reality that 25% of managers regret their hiring decisions to how AI can capture 1000x more structured data than traditional methods, this conversation reveals practical strategies for making interviews faster, fairer, and...
2025-07-0329 min
Lead the People#123: How to Overcome Fear and Live More Courageously with Dr. Mary PoffenrothDr. Mary Poffenroth is a scientist, professor, and fear/courage researcher. From being adopted at birth to being a first generation college student to her first day at NASA and beyond, Mary has dedicated her life to understanding how best to do scary things. Her work has been featured in Forbes, TIME, Science, TED, Entrepreneur, Cosmopolitan, the Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS Magazine, and Fast Company. Mary has three master’s degrees (biology, psychology, science communication) & a PhD in psychology. Mary shares some of her best stories and strongest courage building, fear fighting neurohacks in her book Brave New You: St...
2025-05-2938 min
Lead the People#121: How to Identify, Prevent, and Recover from Workplace Burnout with Rachel BoehmRachel Boehm is a leading authority on burnout prevention, workplace stress and sustainable high performance. She empowers decision-makers to protect themselves and their teams against the costs of burnout which can be in the tens of thousands per employee. Her services include leadership coaching, team training, and culture change initiatives, ultimately enhancing employee engagement, retention, and client satisfaction. She holds a national board certification in health and wellness coaching and is a PhD candidate focused on business psychology and worker well-being.
Top 3 Takeaways
Step onto the Scale. Burnout is not a binary state but a spectrum...
2025-05-1532 min
Inspiring VoiceInspiring Voice - Matt Poepsel PhD - Enlightened LeadershipAs Matt Poepsel and I dig in today…and a little about his book… Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for the New World of Work…When it comes to Leading YOURSELF, Matt says…· For many leaders, self-awareness is quite anemic· He also recommends the art of self-acceptance. Embrace your limitations to deepen your leadership· Becoming internally aware rather than externally helps you avoid being a ‘Pleaser’On…Leading OTHERS Matt recommends…· Encourage creativity and strike a balance with feasibility· Senior leaders to...
2025-03-0748 min
Building Trauma Informed Workplaces with Stephanie Lemek, Founder- The Wounded WorkforceSupporting Veterans at Work with Special Guest, Matt Poepsel, PhDAs we work to build trauma informed workplaces, it's important to acknowledge the significant and unique impact of military experiences on individuals and how they show up in the workplace. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting veterans and their family members in the workplace and the power of Trauma Informed practices to do just that through the whole employee journey.We are lucky to have Matt Poepsel, PhD join us to share his own journey as a veteran and talk about how we can support all veterans. Check out Matt's work on his website...
2024-11-0649 min
Lead the People#91: Doing Good and Being Good with Tammy DayFor the past twenty years, Tammy Day has helped businesses, organizations, and individuals do more good by connecting people, ideas, and community assets. As an owner of Daycos, Inc., one of a handful of Nebraska B Corps, she knows how to balance profit with purpose and use business as a force for good. A published author in Reclaiming WE: Twenty Everyday Acts to Strengthen the Common Good and Defend Democracy (April 2021) and of Philanthropy for All: A Practical Guide to Doing More Good (November 2023), Tammy continues to share her expertise as a mentor, speaker, writer, and trainer. She lives...
2024-09-2634 min
Lead the People#90: How to Build an Emotionally Intelligent World with Mark Baker and Theran Knighton-FittMark is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mygrow. He is an Organisational Psychologist specialising in the development of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and organisational culture. His work in neuroscience, leadership and behavioural change have made him a sought-after facilitator, coach and speaker and his methods and teachings are being used around the world through Mygrow.
Theran is the Chief Humanising Officer of Mygrow. He thinks, writes, and speaks about humans— about our individual and collective potential. He’s an expert in topics and issues involving capitalism, organisational culture, behaviour, values, emotional intelligence, narrative identity, psychology and social science. His...
2024-09-1940 min
Lead the People#89: What it Takes to Land Top Talent with Bonnie DilberBonnie manages the business recruiting team at Zapier, a SaaS company in the automation space. She is also a content creator with over 500k followers across LinkedIn, TikTok and Instagram, and writes two newsletters sharing insights for jobseekers, as well as people in the HR and talent space. She enjoys travel, great food (eating more than cooking), and managing her almost 4-year old's social calendar.
Top 3 Takeaways
Know the score. Looking at jobs data can give you a popsicle headache. Be sure to do your homework on what your current hiring climate is like.
Take a...
2024-09-1233 min
Lead the People#88: How to Make Hybrid Work Productive and Engaging for All with Jenny MoebiusJenny Smith Moebius is the SVP and Head of Marketing at Skedda, a global workplace management platform committed to powering great hybrid workplace experiences, where she's also the host of the Heroes of Hybrid Work podcast. Jenny is a top Go-To-Market (GTM) leader in the Greater Boston area, where she has a track record of building powerful brands and categories, generating demand (for both sales- and product-led orgs), and creating energizing mission-driven cultures of belonging in the B2B tech space.
Top 3 Takeaways
Move on. Rather than continue to fret over the future of hybrid work...
2024-09-0528 min
Lead the People#87: Driving Business Results Through DEI and Belonging with Andrew AdeniyiAndrew is a first-generation Nigerian American from South Bend, Indiana, and the CEO & Founder of AAA Solutions; a consulting firm that provides workplace culture and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) consulting and training services. Andrew obtained his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington. He then went on to complete his Master of Science from Michigan State University in Management, Strategy & Leadership. Lastly, Andrew received a certificate in DEI in the Workplace from The Muma College of Business at The University of South Florida.
With over 10 years of...
2024-08-2933 min
Lead the People#86: An Authentic Approach to Connecting, Serving and Selling with Sara MurraySara Murray is an advisor, consultant, and speaker working with leaders and sales teams to unlock the untapped potential in their prospecting and business development efforts. With a focus on hospitality, construction, real estate, design, and technology industries, Sara empowers professionals via her virtual and in-person workshops to enhance their communication skills, approach prospecting creatively, and effectively address business needs rather than simply push products.
As the host of the popular podcast "Prospecting on Purpose", Sara provides a valuable platform for discussions on prospecting, sales, business strategies, and mindset, leaving listeners with tangible takeaways and increased confidence.
2024-08-2234 min
Lead the People#85: Bringing Humanity Back to Business with Drew FortinDrew Fortin is a people-first, values-driven leader with nearly 20 years of growth strategy and team-building experience across retail, marketing technology, local media, and HR tech. He spent eight years at The Predictive Index, where he was Chief Growth Officer responsible for the company's strategy to build the world's first talent optimization platform. Drew is obsessed with the shift that AI, robotics, and web3 have on the employer-employee relationship and the good things it means for humans in the future of work. This led him to found Lever Talent. He is also co-creator and host of "The Lever Show with...
2024-08-1530 min
Lead the People#84: Walking the Path of Purpose with Lyn WinemanFew can match Lyn Wineman's passion for marketing or for helping change-makers do more good in the world. As the founder, president, and chief strategist of the full-service advertising agency KidGlov, she has created a space where both of these passions flourish. Lyn’s talented team is known for putting the megaphone in front of those leading positive change. KidGlov earned its Certified B-Corp status in 2021, proof of their commitment to social and environmental excellence. Lyn is also the host of the Agency for Change podcast, yet another forum to amplify the voice of changemakers everywhere.
Top 3 Ta...
2024-08-0828 min
Lead the People#83: Moving People Forward with Intention with Nikki Lewallen GregoryNikki Lewallen Gregory is the Founder and Chief Meaningful Work Officer at PeopleForward Network, a pioneering consultancy dedicated to transforming workplaces through purpose-driven strategies. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of meaningful work, Nikki has cultivated a career centered on aligning organizational goals with individual fulfillment.
Under Nikki's visionary leadership, PeopleForward Network has become a beacon for businesses seeking to enhance employee engagement and cultivate thriving workplace cultures. Her approach empowers companies to unlock their full potential by prioritizing people and workplace purpose and strength. The network has experienced fast growth and is currently impacting thousands...
2024-08-0129 min
Lead the People#82: How to Talk About Mental Health at Work with Melissa DomanMelissa Doman, MA is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well). Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Dow Jones, the Orlando City Soccer Club, Microsoft, Salesforce, Siemens, Estée Lauder, & Janssen. She’s spoken at SXSW and has been featured as a subject matter expert in CNN, Vogue, NPR, the BBC, CNBC, Inc., and in LinkedIn’s 2022 Top 10 Voices on Mental Health. Having lived abroad in South Korea, England, Australia and trave...
2024-07-2533 min
Lead the People#81: Coach Yourself to Coach Others with Lisa KleinhoferLisa is a global leader of executive development, organizational change, and strategic planning. She leads visionary work as an executive in Fortune 100 companies as well as in education, nonprofit, and startups for over 20 years. She is also the founder of Take the Risk Leadership Group, a leadership consulting firm that focuses on helping individuals, teams, and businesses thrive. Her expertise in leadership and her passion for leading change is rooted in her unwavering commitment to make this world better through the tenets of courage, curiosity, vulnerability, respect, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Lately, she’s been thinking a lot about be...
2024-07-1831 min
Lead the People#80: Learning How to Lead with Relationship with Jason LauritsenA dynamic keynote speaker, Jason Lauritsen is a true thought leader in the world of work and employee engagement who is dedicated to revolutionizing the way we Lead With Relationship™. He fearlessly challenges traditional norms to reshape the employee experience by consistently placing authentic human connection at the heart of leadership. Jason is the author of two books, Unlocking High Performance and Social Gravity. His thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Talent Management magazine, HR Executive magazine, and SHRM publications.
Top 3 Takeaways
Don’t look back. While we saw an uptick in managers taki...
2024-07-1133 min
Lead the People#79: Why Talent Optimization is a Team Sport with Kristie Pappal and Jodie CunninghamAbout Kristie Pappal
Kristie Pappal serves as the Vice President of Human Resources with the Philadelphia Eagles where she provides comprehensive human resources leadership including developing and leading HR strategy and policy, cultivating a positive and productive work environment, engagement and inclusion, internal communications, talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits and wellness, compensation, and organizational development.
About Jodie Cunningham
Jodie J. Cunningham is the CEO and talent optimization expert at Optimus Talent Partners. As a Predictive Index Certified Partner, she specializes in workforce analytics, helping organizations get the right people in the right roles...
2024-06-2731 min
Lead the People#78: Getting Unstuck with Erica Anderson RooneyErica is an author, speaker, gender equality crusader, and a C-level leader. With over 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Erica's mission is to bring more women into positions of power and KEEP them there. She is a wife, a mom to two small kids, and a fitness fanatic! She’s also the host of the Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors podcast and author of a forthcoming book with the same amazing name.
Top 3 Takeaways
Embrace the stuck. We all find ourselves mired in a less-than-ideal state from time to time. The first step to break fr...
2024-06-2030 min
Lead the People#59: Sustainable Leadership with Dr. Gabrielle Bouret-SicotteGabrielle Bourret-Sicotte is the co-founder and CEO of Greenr. Gabrielle’s background includes a PhD in Solar Panel Research at the University of Oxford. Her research led her to inventing a technique to improve the efficiency of Silicon Solar Panels leading to a world record efficiency. Gabrielle also spent time working on Climate Policy and Transition Risk in developing countries.
Gabrielle quickly realized that many businesses lacked the time and resources to invest in expensive consultants for one-off carbon emission assessments. This led her to co-found Greenr, a sustainability as a service organization helping businesses to measure and...
2023-11-0918 minLead the People#46: The Well-Traveled Leader with Chris FaillaChris is a husband, father, people and idea person. He helps energize people and teams through reframing stress, uncovering strengths, and cultivating connection. He’s been to 50 countries, worked with leaders on every inhabited continent, and hopes to get to Antarctica someday!
Top 3 Takeaways
Create space. Our organizations and relationships at work have the potential to be places we go for healing and reinforcement. Making this a reality requires a new leadership approach.
Be present. When you’re holding space with another person, do the little things that let them know you’re fully present with them...
2023-08-1039 minLead the People#44: Uniquely Normal Leadership with Matt LesserMatt Lesser is the Founder/CEO of Uniquely Normal, LLC, which exists to equip and train leaders to build flourishing team members and organizations through empathy, empowerment, and excellence. Matt has had the honor of training leaders, teams, and boards in over 40 countries over the past 20+ years.
Prior to launching Uniquely Normal, Matt served in C-Suite roles in private equity, banking, and industrial supply and distribution. Matt spent the first 15 years of his career leading his familys business in the wholesale (later adding retail as well) petroleum industry. After starting the business over after less than a...
2023-07-2737 minLead the People#33: Self-Discovery with Dr. Richard ShusterDr. Richard Shuster is a clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, and CEO of Your Success Insights, which helps individuals, corporations, and athletes achieve balance and peak performance. He is also the host of The Daily Helping with Dr. Richard Shuster: Food for the Brain, Knowledge from the experts, Tools to Win at Life which is regularly downloaded in over 150 countries. Dr. Shuster’s clinical expertise and podcast have been featured in such publications as The Huffington Post, NBCNews.com, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and others. He is also the president of Every Kid Rocks, Inc., a 501c3 which helps schools prov...
2022-03-1023 minLead the People#32: Three Things with Trey TaylorTrey is CEO of Taylor Insurance Services & Managing Director of Trinity | Blue. His experience derives from fields as diverse as technology, venture capital, & commercial real estate. As a keynote speaker, he has addressed attendees at the Human Capital Institute, & the Ascend Conference. He holds a Bachelors degree in History from Emory University, & a Juris Doctor degree in Tax & Corporate Transactions from Tulane. He recently published his first book: A CEO Only Does 3 Things.
Top 3 Takeaways
Leaders Live in 3D—Trey has a view that leaders are comprised of intellectual, emotional, and identity dimensions. The three are hi...
2022-02-2425 minLead the People#31: Self Leadership with Kamini WoodKamini Wood is the founder and CEO of Live Joy Your Way and the AuthenticMe® RiseUp program. An international best-selling author Kamini is driven to support both high performing teens and adults heal the relationship with themselves and to stop outsourcing their self-worth. Kamini says she messes with the way people think in order to help them gain clarity and deep self-acceptance to move forward professionally and personally.
Top 3 Takeaways
Replenish for the win—High achievers are particularly susceptible to spreading themselves thin in pursuit of positive results. Remember to rest and recuperate when needed.
Accentuate the...
2022-02-1025 minLead the People#30: Leadership Archetypes with Eric RogellEric Rogell is the host of the Warriors, Lovers, Kings, and Heroes podcast. He’s a sought after corporate speaker, bestselling author, and he shows executives and entrepreneurs highly effective strategies to break through barriers, forge mental toughness, and inspire and engage their teams to be more capable, more confident, more connected.
Eric has interviewed hundreds of people including celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and military vets. He gets them to dive deep into their stories and all the memories, lessons, failures and triumphs that made them the success they are today. These are valuable insights that collectively paint a...
2022-01-2734 minLead the People#29: Lead Like a Bee with Shannon DelVecchioShannon DelVecchio has always been drawn to many things—running, hiking, gardening, photography, writing, reading, travel, and most recently—beekeeping. She’s at her happiest and most fulfilled not by mastering a specific hobby/topic/task that she loves, but LEARNING about it. Beekeeping hit Shannon’s radar in December 2019 when her husband registered for "Bee School" that Winter. The pair became the proud keepers of 10,000 bees on April 18th, 2020.
Top 3 Takeaways
Embrace the learning curve—Like beekeeping, leadership is a deep subject; commit to making the investment of time and energy required to excel in the craft.
...
2022-01-2024 minLead the People#28: A Leader's Journal with Kim AdesKim Ades is the Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching™ and The Journal That Talks Back™. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim uses her unique philosophy and quirky coaching style to help leaders identify their blind spots and learn to direct their thinking to achieve extraordinary results. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mom of five, Kim’s claim to fame is teaching her powerful coaching process to leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Top 3 Takeaways
Feeling Good is Fundamental—If you want to perform at your best, you’ve got to fee...
2022-01-1323 minLead the People#27: The Creative Leader with Jeff LeisawitzJeff Leisawitz burns with a mission to inspire songwriters, authors and screenwriters to amp up their creativity and shine in the world.
As an award winning musician/ producer, college songwriting prof, critically acclaimed author, distributed filmmaker and internationally in-demand coach for creatives, Jeff has devoted his life to creativity.
At its best, creativity is a way for us to be seen, expressed and connected.
With this philosophy as a guiding principle, Jeff has helped empower countless people to tap deeply into their creative hearts to live richer, more fulfilling lives.
“Not F*in...
2022-01-0626 minLead the People#26: Back to Health with Sara JayneAs a busy wife, mom of three, and business owner, Sara knows how stressful life can be. After battling anxiety and losing her dad, Sara reevaluated everything so she could maximize her life. She discovered that we can turn things around! We can have more energy and a life full of all the "extra" we were made for.
As a Doctor of Chiropractic and wellness advocate, Sara has helped thousands of others get back on their feet the same way she did—through better nutrition, cleaner products, and a mastered mindset.
Top 3 Takeaways
Look fo...
2021-11-2624 minLead the People#25: Legendary Leadership with Tommy BreedloveTommy Breedlove is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of the book, Legendary, and Atlanta-based business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regular featured keynote speaker at global events.
Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast U.S.
At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment inspiring him to...
2021-11-1224 minLead the People#24: Leadership in the Wild with Brandon HardingBrandon Harding is a military chaplain and relationship coach with two decades of experience. His passion is assisting people and organizations in their pursuit of purpose and meaning, leading to greater productivity, healthier work cultures, and deeply satisfying relationships. He also has a coaching business, Reset Coaching, where he fuses experiences in the wild with the Immunity to Change process in order to facilitate personal and organizational development.
Top 3 Takeaways
Don’t fear vulnerability—Just because you’re acting in a leadership role doesn’t mean that you have to be perfect or impenetrable. Make yourself human in...
2021-10-2828 minLead the People#23: Woo Woo for Women with Michelle ClarkeMichelle Clarke is obsessed with helping soul-led entrepreneurs achieve transformational success by up-leveling their energy, mindset, and habits and by helping them step into their power and speak to their authentic message. She encourages women to be unapologetically brave AF, tap back into their inner knowing and unleash their magic so they can become magnetic to their soulmate clients and bring their purpose into the world - because the world needs what they have!
Top 3 Takeaways
Conditioning runs deep—From the time we’re born, subtle social norms and influences shape our perspectives about ourselves and othe...
2021-10-1423 minLead the People#22: Lead Like a CEO with Liz PalmieriLiz Palmieri helps the C-Suite solve people problems with science and data. She’s a former member of The Predictive Index team and has been a proud steward of the Talent Optimization discipline since its inception. Throughout her career and varied experiences, Liz’s guiding light has been making an impact and being of service to others.
Top 3 Takeaways
Being a CEO is a big job—just like yours! It’s helpful to think about your responsibilities and opportunities inline with this lofty and well-recognized title.
Go beyond the hard stuff—You’re likely to earn advancement...
2021-09-3029 minLead the People#21: Reducing Workplace Conflict with Doug NollDouglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels. He is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator. Doug’s mission carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal and ideological conflicts to training life inmates to be peacemakers and mediators in maximum-security prisons.
Top 3 Takeaways
Conflict is brain science—our response to emotion has a biological basis, and understanding this is key to resolving conflict in the work...
2021-09-1629 minLead the People#20: Mattering is Leading with Angela MaiersAngela Maiers is considered one of today’s most influential thought leaders in education and transformative thinking. It is fair to say when she speaks, she leaves no room unchanged.
She has been praised by leaders in business, the military, and administrators of schools of every level from elementary to graduate, around the globe for the life-changing, world-changing impact she has had on the hundreds of thousands of lives with whom she has reached with her message of Mattering.
Top 3 Takeaways
Mattering is essential—More than a mere nice to have, mattering is a fund...
2021-09-0928 minLead the People#19: Finding Audacious Confidence with Alicia CouriAs the Audacious Confidence™ Growth Expert and former Mrs. Elite U.S. Woman of Achievement, Alicia Couri strives to Influence, educate, inspire, and entertain to empower leaders to walk boldly in the direction of their dreams despite fears, feelings, or past failures.
She’s the Founder and CEO of Alicia Couri Inc., a boutique consulting firm working with CEOs and Executives to develop audaciously proactive leaders & teams using brain science and people data. She produces and hosts a nationally syndicated podcast: Leading with Audacious Confidence and 2 webshows: “Small Business Saturday Shout-Out” and “Love My Body Love Myself”.
Top 3 T...
2021-09-0229 minLead the People#18: The Neurophysiology of Leadership with Toby PasmanToby Pasman is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masters of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. Toby has board certifications in neurofeedback along with QEEG brain mapping.
Toby is the founder of Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro, an applied neuroscience company offering premium brain health coaching to clients globally, along with targeted neuromodulation services to clients interested in peak cognitive performance in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area.
Toby is also the host of the applied neuroscience show Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro Podcast, which features unfiltered...
2021-08-2626 minLead the People#17: Leadership Experience Design with Roberta DombrowskiRoberta Dombrowski is a passionate research leader focused on building research practices inside organizations. Over the years, Roberta has researched and designed experiences for communities of learners, educators, and enterprise clients at companies like Year Up, edX, Pluralsight, and The Predictive Index. Throughout it all, she strives to lead with empathy and mindfulness with everyone with whom she works.
Top 3 Takeaways
Leaders operate at every level—Whether you’re an individual contributor or a CEO, if you woke up this morning, you have the opportunity to be a leader.
No leader is perfect—You’re a work in...
2021-08-1929 minLead the PeopleScaling Time with Juliana MarulandaJuliana Marulanda is a business operations expert, speaker, and the founder of ScaleTime. With over 18 years of experience across Wall Street, the nonprofit sector, technology startups, and family-owned businesses, she has now served over 200+ digital agencies. Featured on Forbes and Entrepreneur, she helps uplevel businesses into lean, mean, profitable machines. On average, Juliana and her team create ways to free up at least 40 hours per week for her clients so they can have successful agencies that run without them.Top 3 TakeawaysSpeed things up—leaders need to have a bias for action and make de...
2021-08-1225 minLead the People#16: Scaling Time with Juliana MarulandaJuliana Marulanda is a business operations expert, speaker, and the founder of ScaleTime. With over 18 years of experience across Wall Street, the nonprofit sector, technology startups, and family-owned businesses, she has now served over 200+ digital agencies. Featured on Forbes and Entrepreneur, she helps uplevel businesses into lean, mean, profitable machines. On average, Juliana and her team create ways to free up at least 40 hours per week for her clients so they can have successful agencies that run without them.
Top 3 Takeaways
Speed things up—leaders need to have a bias for action and make decisions without al...
2021-08-1225 minLead the PeopleIntentional Culture with Hema CrockettHema Crockett is a military spouse, entrepreneur, and recovering HR executive, who worked in the private sector as well as for the DOJ and State Department for 18 years before becoming an entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Gig Talent, a modern talent collective connecting best in class HR consultants and leadership coaches with forward-thinking organizations. Hema has been published in Forbes and Thrive Global, among other publications and her first book, Designing Exceptional Organizational Cultures, was released in February and was Amazons #1 new HR release. She lives in San Diego with her husband.Top 3 Takeaways
2021-08-0527 minLead the People#15: Intentional Culture with Hema CrockettHema Crockett is a military spouse, entrepreneur, and recovering HR executive, who worked in the private sector as well as for the DOJ and State Department for 18 years before becoming an entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Gig Talent, a modern talent collective connecting best in class HR consultants and leadership coaches with forward-thinking organizations. Hema has been published in Forbes and Thrive Global, among other publications and her first book, Designing Exceptional Organizational Cultures, was released in February and was Amazons #1 new HR release. She lives in San Diego with her husband.
Top 3 Takeaways
Culture...
2021-08-0527 minLead the PeopleLearning Leadership with William RaweWilliam Rawe is a prior service Marine with over 20 years of experience in human resources and leadership development. He works as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University teaching strategic management. He is currently working on his PhD in organizational psychology to further his passion for helping people thrive in the workplace. During his down time, he likes to spend time with his 11-year old son.Top 3 TakeawaysLeaders lead—When you get the right leaders on the bus and develop them to reach their full potential, the organization’s objectives manifest naturally.Practice what...
2021-07-2928 minLead the PeopleLearning Leadership with William RaweWilliam Rawe is a prior service Marine with over 20 years of experience in human resources and leadership development. He works as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University teaching strategic management. He is currently working on his PhD in organizational psychology to further his passion for helping people thrive in the workplace. During his down time, he likes to spend time with his 11-year old son.Top 3 TakeawaysLeaders lead—When you get the right leaders on the bus and develop them to reach their full potential, the organization’s objectives manifest naturally.Practice what they teac...
2021-07-2928 minLead the PeopleThe Leadership Locomotive with Mialei IskeAfter 14 years in Corporate America, Mialei embarked on a journey to improve her physical health and do a lot less of what was expected of her and more of what she really enjoyed. Mialei has an interest in people and our ability to communicate beyond words. She has written a coaching program that transforms the workday of the new leader instead of leaving them without any training to navigate that transition from expert to leader. Most recently, Mialei has noticed that we expect leaders to know everything when we really need to ask them Ask More Questions.
2021-07-2226 minLead the PeopleThe Leadership Locomotive with Mialei IskeAfter 14 years in Corporate America, Mialei embarked on a journey to improve her physical health and do a lot less of what was expected of her and more of what she really enjoyed. Mialei has an interest in people and our ability to communicate beyond words. She has written a coaching program that transforms the workday of the new leader instead of leaving them without any training to navigate that transition from expert to leader. Most recently, Mialei has noticed that we expect leaders to know everything when we really need to ask them Ask More Questions....
2021-07-2226 minLead the PeopleSelf-Centered Wellness with Jennifer BeckJennifer Beck is an entrepreneur with deep experience in the legal hemp and cannabis markets. Today, she is the CEO of Jihi, a line of self-care products that elevate performance and enhance balance from the inside out. An advocate for mental health and mind/body wellness, Jennifer believes in the power of authentic, joyful living to uncover our power, purpose and passion.Top 3 TakeawaysSelf-centered care isn’t selfish. You take care of you for me, and I’ll take care of me for you.High achievers prioritize holistic wellness. Our mental health, the way our bodi...
2021-07-1521 minLead the PeopleSelf-Centered Wellness with Jennifer BeckJennifer Beck is an entrepreneur with deep experience in the legal hemp and cannabis markets. Today, she is the CEO of Jihi, a line of self-care products that elevate performance and enhance balance from the inside out. An advocate for mental health and mind/body wellness, Jennifer believes in the power of authentic, joyful living to uncover our power, purpose and passion.Top 3 TakeawaysSelf-centered care isn’t selfish. You take care of you for me, and I’ll take care of me for you.High achievers prioritize holistic wellness. Our mental health, the way...
2021-07-1521 minLead the PeopleTransitioning from Military Service with Sarah Smith-BarrySarah Smith-Barry is the founder and principal consultant at Freego Consulting.She is a business psychology practitioner both on LinkedIn and in real life, improving the workplace through the use of personality and cognitive tools along with tailored roadmaps for leadership and teams to succeed.As a disabled Army veteran herself, and key member of the veteran family of Military City, San Antonio, it is important to her that she spends any free time volunteering at Veteran Service organizations, like FourBlock, where she assists veterans in their transition from service to the civilian workforce.
2021-07-0823 minLead the PeopleTransitioning from Military Service with Sarah Smith-BarrySarah Smith-Barry is the founder and principal consultant at Freego Consulting.She is a business psychology practitioner both on LinkedIn and in real life, improving the workplace through the use of personality and cognitive tools along with tailored roadmaps for leadership and teams to succeed.As a disabled Army veteran herself, and key member of the veteran family of Military City, San Antonio, it is important to her that she spends any free time volunteering at Veteran Service organizations, like FourBlock, where she assists veterans in their transition from service to the civilian workforce.
2021-07-0823 minLead the PeopleServant Leadership with Marcel Schwantes Marcel Schwantes is the founder of Leadership from the Core and an international speaker, leadership coach, and a columnist who attracts over 1.5 million readers monthly to his thought-leadership contributions. Top 3 Takeaways With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility—Marcel found himself in a toxic work environment, and it landed him in the hospital. When he later worked for a people-first leader, his experience and his results improved dramatically. Be a people-first leader for your people.Stay Humble—seasoned leaders may find it tempting to believe they have all the answers. It’s important that you take off th...
2021-07-0124 minLead the PeopleServant Leadership with Marcel SchwantesMarcel Schwantes is the founder of Leadership from the Core and an international speaker, leadership coach, and a columnist who attracts over 1.5 million readers monthly to his thought-leadership contributions.Top 3 TakeawaysWith Great Power Comes Great Responsibility—Marcel found himself in a toxic work environment, and it landed him in the hospital. When he later worked for a people-first leader, his experience and his results improved dramatically. Be a people-first leader for your people.Stay Humble—seasoned leaders may find it tempting to believe they have all the answers. It’s important that you take off th...
2021-07-0124 minLead the PeopleProductive Procrastination with Kimberly SpencerKimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com. She helps visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.Top 3 TakeawaysPick up the pace—early career leaders often delay when making decisions. This can hold you back. Of course you’ll experience self-doubt—we all do—but as a leader, all eyes are on you to be decisive when it counts.Expand your perspective—experienced leaders need to lo...
2021-06-2429 minLead the PeopleProductive Procrastination with Kimberly SpencerKimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com. She helps visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.Top 3 TakeawaysPick up the pace—early career leaders often delay when making decisions. This can hold you back. Of course you’ll experience self-doubt—we all do—but as a leader, all eyes are on you to be decisive when it counts.Expand your perspective—experience...
2021-06-2429 minLead the PeopleThe Self-Authoring Mind with Susanna KatsmanSusanna Katsman is a leadership development consultant and a coach. She has held a variety of leadership roles in healthcare and higher education settings. She holds an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Susanna is also certified as a Talent Optimization Consultant and a practitioner of The Predictive Index talent optimization platform.Top 3 TakeawaysWhile having a socialized mind may help you be a great team member, having a self-authoring mind is more critical than ever to be a great leader. A self-authoring mind can be developed with p...
2021-06-0823 minLead the PeopleThe Self-Authoring Mind with Susanna KatsmanSusanna Katsman is a leadership development consultant and a coach. She has held a variety of leadership roles in healthcare and higher education settings. She holds an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Susanna is also certified as a Talent Optimization Consultant and a practitioner of The Predictive Index talent optimization platform.Top 3 TakeawaysWhile having a socialized mind may help you be a great team member, having a self-authoring mind is more critical than ever to be a great leader. A self-authoring mind can be d...
2021-06-0823 minLead the PeopleResilience with Andrea Wilson WoodsAndrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.Top 3 TakeawaysDuring challenging times, it’s all the more important to remember your why—your Nort...
2021-06-0120 minLead the PeopleResilience with Andrea Wilson WoodsAndrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.Top 3 TakeawaysDuring challenging times, it’s all the more important to remember your wh...
2021-06-0120 minLead the PeopleChange and the Brain with Dr. Joanna MasseyJoanna Dodd Massey, Ph.D., MBA has more than 25 years of experience in the media industry at companies, such as Condé Nast, Lionsgate, CBS, Viacom, Discovery and Hasbro. She’s an experienced C-level communications executive and Board Director. Joanna has managed brand reputation, corporate turnaround, crisis communications, culture transformation, and multi-million-dollar P&Ls. She’s the author of two books, "Culture Shock: Surviving Five Generations In One Workplace" and "Communicating During a Crisis: Influencing Others When the Stakes are High"Top 3 TakeawaysOur brains are wired to detect threats in ou...
2021-05-2524 minLead the PeopleChange and the Brain with Dr. Joanna MasseyJoanna Dodd Massey, Ph.D., MBA has more than 25 years of experience in the media industry at companies, such as Condé Nast, Lionsgate, CBS, Viacom, Discovery and Hasbro. She’s an experienced C-level communications executive and Board Director. Joanna has managed brand reputation, corporate turnaround, crisis communications, culture transformation, and multi-million-dollar P&Ls. She’s the author of two books, "Culture Shock: Surviving Five Generations In One Workplace" and "Communicating During a Crisis: Influencing Others When the Stakes are High"Top 3 TakeawaysOur brains are wired to detect threats in our environment—whether those threats are real or...
2021-05-2524 minLead the PeopleVision with Paul ClaxtonPaul is the Founder and CEO of Reciprocity ROI, Inc., a technology management consulting firm. He’s a thought leader, an investor, and a futurist. Like me, Paul is a former Marine. Unlike me, Paul is an expert in all things heavy tech including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and other technologies that are changing our world for the better—usually. I sat down with Paul to learn about how we can see into the future despite being hyper-present in our business and our leadership.Top 3 TakeawaysEntrepreneurship and leadership are at th...
2021-05-1824 minLead the PeopleVision with Paul ClaxtonPaul is the Founder and CEO of Reciprocity ROI, Inc., a technology management consulting firm. He’s a thought leader, an investor, and a futurist. Like me, Paul is a former Marine. Unlike me, Paul is an expert in all things heavy tech including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and other technologies that are changing our world for the better—usually. I sat down with Paul to learn about how we can see into the future despite being hyper-present in our business and our leadership.Top 3 TakeawaysEntrepreneurship and leade...
2021-05-1824 minLead the PeopleSleep with Colin McIntoshColin McIntosh, founder & CEO of Sheets & Giggles, a fast-growing bedding and sustainability company based in Denver, Colorado. Sheets & Giggles’ eucalyptus lyocell sheets recently won Good Housekeeping Magazine’s “Overall Best Sheets” award. Colin & his well-rested team are all about sustainability, reforestation, philanthropy, and building his cheeky brand. I reached out to Colin after I received a strong, passionate response to a LinkedIn post I wrote about sleep.Top 3 TakeawaysPrioritize sleep—the work will always be there, so give yourself the chance to rest and rejuvenate. You’ll improve your performance, and you can pick up where you le...
2021-05-1022 minLead the PeopleSleep with Colin McIntoshColin McIntosh, founder & CEO of Sheets & Giggles, a fast-growing bedding and sustainability company based in Denver, Colorado. Sheets & Giggles’ eucalyptus lyocell sheets recently won Good Housekeeping Magazine’s “Overall Best Sheets” award. Colin & his well-rested team are all about sustainability, reforestation, philanthropy, and building his cheeky brand. I reached out to Colin after I received a strong, passionate response to a LinkedIn post I wrote about sleep.Top 3 TakeawaysPrioritize sleep—the work will always be there, so give yourself the chance to rest and rejuvenate. You’ll improve your performance...
2021-05-1022 minLead the PeopleSelf Awareness with Dr. Greg BarnettDr. Greg Barnett is the Chief People Scientist at Energage, the provider of a leading employee engagement platform. Greg is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist who’s done stints at Hogan Assessments and IBM Kenexa. More recently, Greg and I worked together at The Predictive Index. He’s as entertaining as he is knowledgeable, and as soon as I launched my new podcast, I couldn’t wait to get Greg onto the show. Top 3 Takeaways:Pay attention to feedback when it’s given to you, but don’t be overly self-critical—make progress, don’t chase...
2021-05-0423 minLead the PeopleSelf Awareness with Dr. Greg BarnettDr. Greg Barnett is the Chief People Scientist at Energage, the provider of a leading employee engagement platform. Greg is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist who’s done stints at Hogan Assessments and IBM Kenexa. More recently, Greg and I worked together at The Predictive Index. He’s as entertaining as he is knowledgeable, and as soon as I launched my new podcast, I couldn’t wait to get Greg onto the show. Top 3 Takeaways:Pay attention to feedback when it’s given to you, but don’t be overly self-critical—make progress, don’t chase perfecti...
2021-05-0423 minLead the PeopleAuthenticity with Thad PetersonThad Peterson is the Director of Product Marketing, Core Platform at Zoominfo. Thad and I worked together at The Predictive Index, and he has always struck me as one of the most authentic people I’ve ever met. When I decided to delve into the topic of leadership authenticity, I knew I had to get Thad onto my show. Top 3 Takeaways:Pay attention to how other leaders make you feel when you feel at your best, and try replicate those specific behaviors in your own leadership.Show interest in other people as people and you’ll have...
2021-04-2622 minLead the PeopleAuthenticity with Thad PetersonThad Peterson is the Director of Product Marketing, Core Platform at Zoominfo. Thad and I worked together at The Predictive Index, and he has always struck me as one of the most authentic people I’ve ever met. When I decided to delve into the topic of leadership authenticity, I knew I had to get Thad onto my show. Top 3 TakeawaysPay attention to how other leaders make you feel when you feel at your best, and try replicate those specific behaviors in your own leadership.Show interest in other people as people and you...
2021-04-2622 minLead the PeopleOrigin StoriesIn this inaugural episode, I share a series of origin stories.MY STORY [1:29]I provide a detailed walkthrough of my story arc to help you get to know me better and understand my leadership perspective.THE STORY OF THIS PODCAST [14:09]I relate how I decided to start a podcast centered on leadership development.YOUR STORY [16:28]I share what you might be experiencing when you want to double down on your leadership development.I also summarize the episode with my Top Three Takeaways [18:15].You can follow me...
2021-04-2019 minLead the PeopleOrigin StoriesIn this inaugural episode, I share a series of origin stories.MY STORY [1:29]I provide a detailed walkthrough of my story arc to help you get to know me better and understand my leadership perspective.THE STORY OF THIS PODCAST [14:09]I relate how I decided to start a podcast centered on leadership development.YOUR STORY [16:28]I share what you might be experiencing when you want to double down on your leadership development.I also summarize the episode with my Top Three Takeaways [18:15].You can follow me...
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