Sam chats with Jamey about career pivot, leading from her strengths, and the hardest decisions. Sam King is a 27 year-old product management professional in the Austin area. A proud Aggie, she was editor-in-chief for Texas A&M's student newspaper during her time there. Sam was originally interested in a journalism career, but pivoted toward tech and product management after realizing a passion for production in general.

Teresa Mackintosh and Jamey chat about eating last, taking risks, and the future of Gen Z. Teresa lives in the Dallas area with her husband, daughter, and son. Teresa has 30 years of experience in accounting, tax, and finance functions. She and was listed four years in a row on DCEO's top 500. An experienced CEO, Teresa now works as a private equity partner with Blue Star Innovation Partners founded by Rob Wechsler.

Kristen Ziman joins Jamey to talk optimism, disruption, crisis leadership, and more. Kristen is an author and highly impactful leadership speaker and consultant. She draws on her 30 year career in policing where she blazed trails. She was the first female lieutenant, commander, and police chief at her department. Kristen is the former chief of Aurora, Illinois, where she was chief on watch during a mass shooting in that town.

Can everyone learn to lead? Roy Bethge - a successful #leader - anchors his answer in an early #failure. What happened next changed his course and shaped how he views #leadership, #relationships, and #career. Listen now Rate this episode in Spotify (Remember!) Follow Share with friends! Curious about the #Leaderly app? Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our website. More about Roy Currently Director of Security at Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois 34-year police career Previous Chief of Police in Cherry Valley, IL Trainer with expertise in #leaderdevelopment, active shooter response, use of force, and adult learning Lead instructor & course developer for Louisiana State University's National Center for Biomedical Research and Training Lives in the Rockford area with his wife Judy and their boys

Drew shares with Jamey his passion for Leaderly and his vision for the future of leader development. Drew Bartkiewicz is the CEO of Leaderly. As a combat veteran and graduate of West Point, Drew draws on his military experience and his time at Salesforce.com to make Leaderly today's solution for leader development.

Sydney shares with Jamey how life as a student athlete shaped her as a leader, her call to "be a buffalo," and her choice to lead in the midst of racial injustice and pain. Sydney Mukes lives in Orlando, Florida, where she works as a Human Resource Specialist at a Flavor Manufacturing Site for Coca-Cola. She is a proud Tiger, holding both Bachelor and Master's degrees from LSU, where she also played D1 volleyball. Sydney received the Jesse Owens Award there in 2019. Sydney stays active in volleyball through pick-up games and as a club coach.

Deena and Jamey chat on cross-cultural leadership, curiosity, and learning from failure. Dr. Deena Class called in from her home in North Carolina, where she lives with her husband, their daughter, and the family Aussie Doodle. Deena is a research and strategy leader, and her experience includes support to the VA, DHS, NASA, and the World Bank. Deena's an entrepreneur and recently started the company Word & Plant, where she combines her research and strategy expertise with her passion to help people reconnect with nature.

Tiffany & Jamey chat about informal leaders, the unpredictable nature of the journey, what to look for in emerging leaders, and more. Tiffany lives near Seattle but is originally from Maine - east coast to west coast. Tiffany was with Starbucks for nearly 25 years, most recently as Vice President of U.S. Distribution. She's also a trained chef and lives with Mike, their kids, and Otis, the English Lab, who is one of the most delightful dogs you will ever meet.

Dr. King shares candidly about learning to lead in the midst of gender biases; owning failure; and more. Dr. Laura King is a retired police chief and past president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. She is author of "Officer Safety Redefined", part of her passion for wellness, mental health, and preventing suicide. Laura lives in Illinois with her husband, Keith, and her two boys.

Kris Yagel shares about showing up as a leader, a failure he is growing from, and his exciting work with the Leaderly app. Kris Yagel called in from his home in El Paso, Texas. Kris is a West Point graduate and former officer in the Army's Military Police Corps. He's the founder of Diligent Plans and is also a business development executive with Leaderly. Kris is also known as a gifted speaker.

Patricia Greenberg is a Fitness Gourmet, a Nutritionist, Chef and acclaimed author in Aging Well.

Born in 1937, Major James Capers Jr. had a distinguished Marine career, serving in the elite Force Recon unit during the Vietnam War. Breaking barriers as one of the first African American Marine leaders, he earned honors, including a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars with "V" for valor, and three Purple Hearts. Outside of his military duties, Major Capers is known for his steadfast devotion to family, strong faith in God, and unwavering commitment to his country. A true leader who shared his incredible story. Listen here!

Jason is on a mission to inspire people by sharing his story of survival and to empower people to get through life's most difficult hardships by utilizing the lessons they have already learned throughout their lives and by taking advantage of the strength they already possess inside themselves. A high speed skydiving accident left him in a coma for 8 days and that's where his real trials began. Listen to how Jason reevaluated his path and purpose in life!

Dr. Smith is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker with Synergy HomeCare and an award-winning Alzheimer's and Dementia educator. She has over 20 years of experience working with aging and vulnerable populations. It is so important to learn from and appreciate the more elderly individuals in our lives. Here is some advice on how to make those relationships stronger! ABOUT SYNERGY HOMECARE - The Leading Home Care Provider: SYNERGY HomeCare is the fastest-growing national franchisor in the home care industry with over 210 franchises operating in more than 450 territories across the U.S. The company provides a broad range of non-medical in-home services including personal care, companion care, memory care and specialized care for individuals who are living with physical or developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions or recovering from illness or surgery. No matter what each person's circumstances are, SYNERGY HomeCare steps in with effective, comforting, life-affirming care that moves people emotionally and physically forward. For more information visit SYNERGYHomeCare.com or find an in-home care location near you.

Mickey is a twice-deployed veteran who recently published his book, "We Did Not Deserve the Crapper: The prison we entered but never fully '. He gives advice on how other veterans can navigate PTSD and trauma and encourages them to share their own stories.

Logan was told that he would never be able to walk, but that didn't stop him from trying. At four years old he began training to walk and by the age of 11, he had learned how to walk independently. Logan now competes in para alpine ski racing and began competing at the age of 13. He focuses full-time on being the best he can be on the mountain with the dream of one day competing in the Paralympic winter games. Listen to Logan's story here!

Sumit is a software engineer, manager, serial entrepreneur, and photographer dedicated to elevating the level of leadership in the world. "Leadership today is like surfing in the ocean. You are either riding a wave or you are under one swallowing salty water. I show leaders how to ride the waves while having fun."

When Kyle was a kid, she was so upset with a children's book plot that included bullying a bully. She had to write to the publisher to inform them of their harmful message. Kyle has learned many lessons over the years about leading, but central to all is being true to yourself and your values.

After serving in the military and working in Corporate America, Roy took a hard turn in his career in search of greater purpose and later retired as police officer. Roy has learned that as a leader you have to read the room and communicate with people where they are. Also, you can help others perform their best if you manage their energy instead of their time.

Leadership isn't just being in charge. Early on, Sammy wouldn't always offer his opinions or points of view. Over time, he's learned that you can lead by speaking up, letting your ideas be heard, and offering advice and mentorship. You don't have to be THE leader, to be A leader.

Over his 35+ years of service and beyond, Albert has found that there will be many leaders within an organization - the technical leaders, the managing leader, the social leaders, and more. The effective leaders will prepare as best they can, so when it's their time to lead, the others will follow them to success. Do your homework daily, and every year you'll have 365 lessons to take forward.

Lisa always wanted to be a doctor to follow in the great example of physicians from her childhood. Over her career, she found herself taking care of people in ways both in and outside of healthcare. By giving people opportunities, simply picking up the phone, and being an advocate for others, you can show people how much you care. That's how you lead.

Early in Sarah's medical device career, her team actually revolted against her. From that event and many other experiences, Sarah has learned that's okay to fail, you have to create an environment for collaboration, and to take your team members along the ride to success as well. Today, Sarah finds herself mentoring others looking to strengthen the muscle we call leadership.

Over her careers in nursing, pharma, and now in home building, Gwen has learned that leadership can be found anywhere in an organization. You can lead by passing on knowledge and your experience to those around you. You don't realize the great impact you're already having on others.

Gary went from fixing bulldozers in the middle of the jungle to researching ticks and eventually earning his PhD. We as leaders can't do it alone, and Gary has found that good leaders share the credit and achievement, recognizing the hard work of their team members when they deserve it. (Bonus fun fact about ticks included)

After serving in the military and being a stay-at-home mom, Christina embarked on new career, inspired by the assistance from a speech therapist. Christina now passes that assistance forward to others, helping children find their voice and guiding families to the healthcare resources they need. Leadership comes in all forms. You can lead by passing on knowledge and reaching out a helping hand.

Kevin originally joined the Army just to be an intelligence analyst but soon found he wanted to continually better himself, so he could best contribute to the Army's mission and his teams, setting the example for others. Through his career Kevin has continually challenged himself, serving in special operations, winning the Best Ranger Competition, and now serves as the Command Sergeant Major of the Regimental Military Intelligence Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

During his Army career and beyond, Jon has been in some very high stress situations. He's learned that how you compose yourself in those situations matters, and the rest of the team will mirror your example. Jon also learned that a little bit of humility can go a long way; be honest with your team and admit that you make mistakes too.

Steve was rejected from the West Point prep school but had a leader who went to bat for him. His First Sergeant called the admissions office daily to advocate for a leader he knew would make a difference. Someone believed in Steve, and Steve now passes that forward - helping others find and realize their potential.

Scott has coached for over 20 years now, but each team turns out different from the last. After years of observing as underclassmen, each class of seniors sets the culture and personality of the team in their final year. Sometimes the most impactful leadership is not in what you say, but in the actions and example that you set for others everyday.

From his time as an infantryman and in Corporate America, Dan has learned the importance of learning from the experts around you. Sometimes you have to spend less time talking to listen more and understand. Facilitate your team members to contribute what they do best.

During his time at the Coast Guard Academy and his recent sea tour, Patrick quickly learned that competency and work ethic were key to gaining the respect of his fellow coasties. Get the basics right, learn your craft, but also have the humility to seek help from others so you can best lead them.

Over his career in both the military and civilian sector, Frank has emphasized continuous learning as a key to growing as a leader. Find out which methods you learn best through and know that you can learn from anyone. While we can learn from the best leaders, we can also learn from our followers and the people around us.

Many think of CEOs or Generals when they hear the word "leadership." Through his time in the military and running his own businesses, Buck has found that leadership encompasses so much more. As a leader, Buck's greatest joy and gift is helping others become the very best versions of themselves. 

Matt grew up having to lead early in his life, influencing and negotiating with teachers and co-workers. Whether in the Army, in insurance, or in healthcare, Matt has always emphasized continuous curiosity and learning, which extends to leadership. Our world is constantly changing; leaders keep learning and adapting.

Steve found that leadership requires consistent effort and a strong grounding in your personal values. When times get rough, you have to keep going step by step and stay true to yourself. Leaders uplift those around them as well; sometimes a smile or handwritten note can make all the difference.

Mark was selected as the First Captain at West Point before going on to serve as an infantryman and executive in the healthcare industry. Along his journey, Mark has found vision and presence to be of the utmost importance to leading. If you can articulate the way forward and engage authentically, you'll gain the respect and followship from those around you.

Everyone has talents, everyone has strengths. Candice has found that a key to leading is getting to truly know the people around you and finding those strengths in everyone. When you position people where they best fit, they will enjoy what they do, and your team will elevate to greater heights.

Bill has worked with and picked the brains of some of the biggest names in sports - Michael Jordan, Dr. J, Jerry West, and many more. Off the court, they showed Bill the impact of not only preparing and setting the right example, but also expecting those standards from the people around you. Today, Bill leads fearlessly with his lessons from the past and a spirit of volunteerism and selflessness.

Like a muscle, leadership is something you have to work on consistently if you want to improve and see results. Although his Army career has ended, Troy continues to work on and learn about leadership everyday at The Mitre Corporation, truly listening to others so they know they matter.

Lisa had her lightbulb moment when she realized she could help others achieve their goals and dreams by developing as a leader. She emphasizes trusting relationships as the foundation for leadership. The good news is that anyone can build trust through habits and behavior. Anyone can learn to lead.

Although she loves zipping down the slopes, Diane encourages others to slow down to speed up. Pause, breathe, and take in the situation around you. After serving in the military, government, and Corporate America, Diane now coaches others in pursuit of their best and healthier self.

Although he came from the Army and Corporate America, Mike has found leading in a startup to be the most challenging. With no existing structures in place, you have to find ways to motivate team members to execute and achieve because they want to. You can't push a string, you have to pull it to move forward.

30 years ago, if you told Eric he was going to be a teacher, he would have said you're out of your mind. Today, Eric serves as a school principal in Puerto Rico and leads his fellow educators by creating a shared vision of excellent education. With a shared vision, team members will step up and out of their comfort zone to elevate the group.

Kelly had the benefit of learning from leaders who were diligent in their preparation and relentlessly studied their industry and craft. After serving in the military, winning The Apprentice, and co-founding Moonshots Capital, Kelly also looks to give back and pass those lessons learned to the new rising leaders.

Calvin and Alicia Hines encountered their share of challenges over the years, but they faced them head-on and together, as a team. It's easy to lead when everything is going well, but how do you respond when faced with adversity? Stop worrying about succeeding - get out there and get busy succeeding.

When Lisa's husband was killed in Afghanistan, she turned to running as part of her healing process and organized runs to support others grieving as well. Lisa now leads a global non-profit, wear blue: run to remember, that honors our military service members while building communities through physical and emotional wellness.

Whether in the Army, at a F100 organization, or at his own company, Bob has found that there is no one-size-fits-all leadership style. By getting to know your team members and earning their trust and confidence, you'll discover what leadership style to use with certain people and situations.

Allen leads as the CEO of the LyteHorse team, but his journey had many stops before then. Allen quit school in grade 10, became an EMT, served as a police officer, and led at Motorola. Along the way, Allen helped others realize their strengths and simply treated others with respect. You can do those things too - you can lead.

When he first came on board, John was entrusted with the great responsibility of driving the ship. His leader allowed him to exercise authority, but that also meant failing along the way. That's where you learn and grow the most - failing, trial and error, taking accountability. John has taken that forward in life, developing others through empowerment.

Chriss discusses that leadership is an ongoing process that we undergo our whole lives. There's no single way to learn nor lead, and we will make mistakes along the way. You have to be willing to make those mistakes, learn, and grow if you want to be a leader.