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Leaderboard PodcastSkillz w/ Bill WestrateIn this episode of The Leaderboard Podcast, Zach, and Henry spoke with Bill Westrate, CEO and Chair-Elect of American Family Insurance. Bill shared some valuable insights into leadership, culture and planning. Here are a few takeaways from this episode:
Vision and Culture are Key: Bill emphasized the importance of having a clear vision and developing a strong culture within the organization. He talked about the shift from being operationally focused to being more focused on aspirations and culture, especially in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Planning is...2023-06-2631 minLeaderboard PodcastWalk This Walk w/ Mike VictorsonIn this episode of the Leaderboard Podcast, Zach and Henry sit down with the CEO of M3 Insurance, Mike Victorson. During their discussion, Mike emphasizes the importance of asking questions and being curious in sales rather than making assumptions or prescribing solutions without first understanding the customer's needs.
In addition, Mike talks about the importance of having an infinite or abundance mindset in the highly competitive world of insurance brokering. He believes having an abundance mindset is crucial to playing a winnable game in business, as it allows individuals to focus on the bigger...2023-06-1240 minLeaderboard PodcastCalifornia Love w/ Chancellor Jennifer MnookinIn this episode of the Leaderboard podcast, Zach and Henry sit down with Jennifer Mnookin, Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Chancellor discusses her journey in the world of academia and gives key insights on leadership and fostering a culture of belonging. She also highlights the importance of curiosity, embracing diversity and seeking out different perspectives to find innovative solutions, and creating a culture where everyone feels included and valued.
"In my current role, I really want to find ways that we can lift up, elevate, and celebrate our students and all that...2023-05-2240 minLeaderboard PodcastChange The Game w/ Paul KundertIn this episode of the Leaderboard Podcast, Zach and Henry sit down with President/CEO Paul Kundert of UW Credit Union. Paul talks about his career growth from working in a smaller market to becoming a credit union president and CEO with 5.2 billion in assets. He firmly believes that he has been successful in his current position by helping build teams and pursuing an honest and objective view of how the organization is doing. Paul also discusses the decision to take a national stance against overdraft fees and the harmful effects overdraft fees have had on customers.
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Marsha's interest in understanding human motivation and culture led her to pursue a career in marketing and commerce, where she looks into the convergence of marketing, culture, and data to do strategic foresight.
"I have long felt that life's a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you think you're a victim, you will see it...2023-04-2439 minLeaderboard PodcastHey Ladies w/ Kim SponemIn this episode of the Leaderboard Podcast, Zach and Henry are joined by CEO/President of Summit Credit Union, Kim Sponem. Kim discusses how she has led by example when it comes to issues of diversity and equity at Summit Credit Union. Kim highlights the importance of having women in leadership roles and the value of investing in the community.
"The benefit of diversity is that we all bring different perspectives to the world, and we can share that with other people and help them learn too. Diversity is about how we can share each other's experiences...2023-03-2737 minLeaderboard PodcastWalk This Way w/ Ric RansomIn this episode of the Leaderboard Podcast, Zach and Henry are joined by the VP/President of UW Hospitals, Ric Ransom. Ric reminds us that it's not just about the job - it's about the journey. Tune in to hear inspiring stories and gain valuable insight into servant leadership.
"The thing that I love about what I do now, and I think part of why I feel like I'm successful now, is not-for-profit healthcare, especially academic. It just doesn't get any better than that. You get to work with the world's most talented physician-scientists. These people are...2023-03-1340 minLeaderboard PodcastStarted From The Bottom w/ Angela SantiagoIn this episode of the Leaderboard Podcast, Zach and Henry are joined by the CEO/Co-founder Angela Santiago of The Little Potato Company. Angela discusses the importance of authenticity, diversity, and culture within her company and gives examples of how to integrate self-care into your routine as a leader.
"Leadership for me, I think, always starts with self and owning and being authentic about your own journey through life. It's about owning your mistakes, your wins, and all of that, and being really comfortable and confident in all that you are."
- Angela Santiago, CEO/Co...2023-03-1331 minLeaderboard PodcastSmooth Operator w/ Dr. Jack E. Daniels IIIIn this episode of the Leaderboard Podcast, Zach and Henry are joined by Madison College President Dr. Jack E. Daniels III to discuss Dr. Daniels's journey that led him into education, his views on leadership, how best to cultivate teams, and his thoughts on future planning and how to balance short- and long-term goals.
"I define success as how do you better serve the community in which you live and how does it increase its capabilities economically, socially, psychologically? Cause I think about psychosocial processes. Success is just not, you have a 4.0. Success is about what you ha...2023-02-2733 minLeaderboard PodcastKeep On, Keepin On w/ Myra McNairIn this episode of the Leaderboard Podcast, Zach and Henry are joined by the Executive Director of Anesis Therapy, Myra McNair, to discuss her journey, what it means to be a systems therapist, how Anesis Therapy has helped people navigate mental health and wellness and shares how she was able to build an inclusive culture within her organization.
"When a client sits in my room, it's just not them, right? It's all their experience. It's their family system that's in the room. It's their community that's in the room. It's laws and the legal system that's in t...2023-02-2742 minLeaderboard PodcastA Round Table & Two MicsIn this introduction episode of the Leaderboard Podcast, Zach Brandon, President of The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, and Henry Sanders, CEO and Publisher of 365 Nation and Blueprint 365, discuss the origins of the podcast and the importance of having candid discussions about leadership and equity with the CEOs and business leaders of today and tomorrow.
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