Culture Eats Everything

In Part 1 of this two-part series on succession planning, Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of Northshore School District 112, joins the Culture Eats Everything podcast. He reflects on his leadership journey, the intentional planning behind his upcoming retirement, and how he and Deputy Superintendent Monica Schroeder are working together to ensure a seamless leadership transition. A candid conversation filled with lessons on legacy, communication, and the power of thoughtful planning.Click here to buy our book:

In this episode of Culture Eats Everything Podcast, Jim Van Allan, President of The Energy Bus for Schools, shares powerful insights on leadership, engagement, and fostering positive cultures. With a PhD in educational leadership, he discusses the crossover between building successful schools and thriving organizations. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to energize your culture, whether in education or business!Click here to buy our book:

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jamie LaLonde, CEO of Angela Hospice, on leadership growth, workplace culture, and transitioning from executive director to CEO. Learn how Jamie empowers her team, fosters a strong culture, and navigates the challenges of leadership. Don't miss this episode of Culture Eats Everything!

What can improv teach us about leadership? In this episode of the Culture Eats Everything podcast, host Tom interviews Joel Zeff, author of Make the Right Choice, to explore how improv can elevate leadership, boost team engagement, and create a culture of fun.

In this episode of Culture Eats Everything, host Kevin sits down with Roger Blake, CEO of Merit Network, to discuss the transformative role of culture in leadership. Roger shares insights from his extensive career in telecommunications and cybersecurity and his nonprofit mission at Merit. They explore his journey, the importance of personal purpose, and the challenges of leading an organization dedicated to closing the digital divide. Roger reflects on the value of professional growth, authenticity, and the impact of storytelling in fostering a connected and inclusive society. Click here to buy our book : https://geni.us/the-great-engagement _____________________________ Roger Blake : https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-blake/ _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Interchange: https://www.phoenixperform.com/interchange Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis/ Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Join Andrew Abela on the Culture eats Everything podcast as he discusses his new book Superhabits, the distinction between virtues and values, and how cultivating "Superhabits" can transform personal and organizational success. Click here to buy our book : https://geni.us/the-great-engagement _____________________________ Superhabits: https://www.amazon.com/Superhabits-Universal-System-Successful-Life/dp/B0CZD4HS8G Superhabits App: https://superhabits.app/ Superhabits Newsletter: https://superhabit.substack.com/ _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Phoenix Interchange: https://www.phoenixperform.com/interchange Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Andrew Abela : https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanabela/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

In this episode of the Culture Eats Everything podcast, Tom dives deep into understanding cognitive and emotional biases that affect rational leadership with Lisa Tromba (Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Luisi Tromba Advisors). They discuss the intricacies of "mind knots," exploring how these biases impact decision-making, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Through real-life examples and expert insights, they unpack strategies to recognize and navigate these mental shortcuts, offering a five-step process to enhance leadership effectiveness and optimize organizational success. Click here to buy our book : https://geni.us/the-great-engagement _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Lisa Tromba : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatromba/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

In this episode of "Culture Eats Everything," we delve into the profound impact of leadership, culture, and talent management with Jay DeFruscio, an esteemed figure overseeing education in Philadelphia. From coaching in the NBA to guiding a vast network of schools, Jay shares his journey and insights on building strong teams, emphasizing character over credentials, and staying true to the mission of Catholic education. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the essence of leadership in nurturing both organizational culture and individual growth. Click here to buy our book : https://geni.us/the-great-engagement _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis Jay DeFruscio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-defruscio-4845a055/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Join us for a deep dive into the journey of Dr. Nirmal Kaur, a gastro-neurologist turned entrepreneur, as she shares insights on bridging the gap between healthcare access and business innovation. From her roots in medicine to her pivot towards entrepreneurship, Dr. Kaur discusses the importance of connecting physicians and patients, the evolution of telehealth, and the mission behind her company, Syncoro Health. Click here to buy our book : https://geni.us/the-great-engagement _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Nirmal Kaur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmal-kaur-m-d-578351203/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

In this podcast episode, Tom discusses Krista Woodgrift journey from kindergarten aspirations to becoming the superintendent and CEO of Sage Oak Charter Schools in California. They delve into the importance of nurturing curiosity in students amidst the distractions of the modern age and how the school focuses on personalized learning to keep the spark alive. Click here to buy our book : https://geni.us/the-great-engagement _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Krista Woodgrift https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-woodgrift-20132818a/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

In this episode of "Culture Eats Everything," Kevin engages in a candid conversation with Kathleen Hermsmeyer, Superintendent and CEO of Springs Charter Schools in Southern California. Kathleen shares her journey from teaching to leading a dynamic educational organization serving thousands of students across multiple locations. Click here to buy our book : https://geni.us/the-great-engagement _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis/ Kathleen Hermsmeyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-hermsmeyer-23b664245/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Listen to David A. Snodgrass, President and CEO of Lake Trust Credit Union on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Kevin Davis. David shares his unique journey—from growing up in Pennsylvania to his unexpected path into the credit union industry. Discover how the creation of Lake Trust, resulting from a series of mergers, presented David with the opportunity to become a CEO 12 years ago. _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Join us in the inaugural episode of "Exceptional Cultures Series" as Tom Willis and Brad Zimmerman share the transformative story of Chris, a struggling CEO turned success story. Uncover the principles of supportive accountability and how it played a pivotal role in reshaping the culture of a health center. Explore the nuances of accountability, its roots, and why it's more than just a tool for addressing failure. Get ready for an insightful series on creating exceptional cultures in the workplace. Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Brad Zimmerman https://www.linkedin.com/in/btzimmerman Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Introducing the Exceptional Cultures Series, where culture takes center stage! Join Tom Willis and Brad Zimmerman as they delve into the heart of organizational cultures, exploring what makes them truly exceptional. Tune in for insightful conversations, expert guests, and a deep dive into the world where culture shapes everything. Welcome to a journey where Exceptional Cultures reign supreme! Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Brad Zimmerman https://www.linkedin.com/in/btzimmerman Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Join us for an inspiring podcast interview with Mosongo Moukwa, a renowned thought leader with 30 years of experience in leadership and organizational change. As President at Hathaway Advanced Materials and a former leader at world-class brands, his insights are invaluable. He recently published his best-selling book "Be a Leader of Significance: Build Your Legacy, Leave an Impact" and I think his insights would be super valuable to your listeners. Mosongo's message isn't another weighty management or leadership theory - it's a fresh approach to showing how leadership shows itself in daily moments and actions to create moments of significance that help others sustain their own personal and professional growth. When you engage, empower, and mobilize the collective energy of your teams, new levels of performance follow, like turning on a light, then another, and another, until the entire room is lit, and Mosongo shares how implementing these practices points to measurable, quantifiable outcomes. Having worked with a wide range of organizations, he's seen the impact of these approaches, from leaders pivoting their thinking, to employees growing more engaged, to productivity shooting through the roof. When an organization is mobilized in new ways, it becomes a powerful creative engine that makes room for extraordinary things to happen, which enhances the process of achieving collective goals and exceeding the loftiest expectations. Most importantly, these changes point the way forward beyond the notion of "achieving better numbers" and into sustained long-term success. Focusing purely on financial deliverables might grow a company's bank accounts, but never grows its true wealth: the collective creativity and passion of its people. Mosongo provides an actionable roadmap demonstrating the power of human connection and belief in our ability to achieve even the most challenging goals by building a culture of confidence and mastering meaningful engagement and communication, which will impact not only employees mind's, but their hearts as well. Lastly, his work has been featured in Business Today, Crain's, and he is a regular contributor to Business Standard. Mosongo Moukwa https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa/ _____________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Listen to Shannon Cohen, Founder of Shannon Cohen Inc on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Kevin Davis. Read more about Shannon Cohen: Shannon Cohen is the founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc. — a boutique firm with a mighty imprint and reputation for excellence. Shannon specializes in developing customized emotional intelligence, equity, and wellness colloquia for organizations across diverse sectors and industries. Shannon excels in engaging change agents in transparent conversations about the unspoken truths of leadership and self-care to nurture longevity in leadership. Shannon doesn't just ‘speak' to leaders; she speaks ‘into' the lives of leaders. Shannon is an author, podcaster, and owner of an inspirational product line called Tough Skin, Soft Heart. Her Tough Skin, Soft Heart products are available at retailers across the country. Her #ToughSkinSoftHeart podcast is in its 3rd season and reaches subscribers in 12 countries with weekly grab-and-go inspiration + strategy for difference-makers. In February 2021, Shannon's signature brand of greeting cards debuted at 1750+ Target stores nationwide via a partnership with American Greetings. In June 2021, Shannon's products expanded into 200+ Major stores nationwide. Shannon Cohen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannoncohen/ Shannon Cohen INC: https://www.shannoncohen.com/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis/ Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Listen to Shehla Rooney, CEO & Owner at GoKnee LLC on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Kevin Davis. Read more about Shehla Rooney: Shehla is a physical therapist by trade with 26 years of experience. She is a board-certified specialist in geriatric Physical Therapy. Shehla has had the opportunity to speak internationally about knee replacement recovery, which eventually led her to her current role as a CEO.A fun fact about Shehla is that she was born in England, raised in Canada, and now resides in Cookeville, Tennessee, with her husband and three kids. Impressive, isn't it? Now, let's shift our focus to GoKnee. When you mentioned Cookeville, Tennessee, it reminded me of the CrossFit world. Can you elaborate on Bony and how you got into it?Shella explains, "To be honest, my journey into business ownership and the product business is not a typical story. It never crossed my mind to be a business owner or have my own product business. My primary goal was to help people as a physical therapist. However, a few years ago, I had a patient who was struggling with his knee replacement recovery. Despite his motivation and compliance, his progress was not satisfactory." ____________________________ Shehla Rooney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shehla-rooney/ Go Knee: https://thegoknee.com/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis/ Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Listen to Dr. Toby Travis, Head of School at Houghton Academy on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Tom Willis. Read more about Dr. Toby Travis: An experienced educator and academic leader passionate about authentic and quality Christian education. Successful professional development trainer committed to continual data-informed improvement to ensure greater mission fulfillment. Author of "TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement." This award-winning book for educational leaders reached #1 on Amazon's Educational Leadership category book downloads in April 2023, has been featured in Forbes, CEOWorld Magazine, Authority Magazine, The Knowledge Review, eSchool News, on NPR, as well as numerous podcasts - and was named "Book of The Month" (November 2021) and nominated for "Book of The Year" (2021) by The Magic Pen. Dr. Travis has developed resources for assessing the trust level of leaders. The data from the leadership assessment is utilized to inform individualized professional development action plans and customized training grounded in research-validated and practice-based methods, which, when implemented, increase the level of trust in leaders - and measurable business, organization, or school improvement (e.g., student achievement levels, behavior management levels, community support, financial stability, and employee retention). ____________________________ Dr. Toby Travis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtobytravis/ Global School Consulting Group's website: https://www.globalschoolconsultants.org Book: https://trustedbook.info Houghton Academy: https://www.houghtonacademy.org/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book#cultureeatseverything

Listen to Pierre Dubuc, Co-founder & CEO of InClassroomson the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Kevin Davis. In this episode, Pierre Dubuc, the Co-founder and CEO of InClassrooms, discusses his journey of building a mission-driven company that aims to make education accessible and lead to jobs. Pierre talks about how he and his friend started building online courses at the age of 11 and 13, which eventually turned into a business. He also talks about the company's mission to make education more accessible and how they are achieving this goal. Viewers will gain insights into Pierre's story and learn about the company's mission and values. Read more about Pierre Dubuc: Pierre is cofounder and CEO of OpenClassrooms, founded with Mathieu Nebra in 2013, after 10+ years of making education accessible as a hobby. OpenClassrooms aims to make education accessible. We created an online education platform for tomorrow's skills and jobs, to train and place students in the workforce, and provide job-ready talent to employers. We provide fully-online state-endorsed bachelor's and master's degrees with individual mentorship and a job guarantee. Today, OpenClassrooms trains 300,000+ students per month in 100+ countries. _____________________________ Pierre Dubuc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdubuc/ OpenClassrooms: https://openclassrooms.com ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book#cultureeatseverything #cultureeatseverything

Listen to Dr. Tim Dilg, Superintendent at Valley Park School District on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Tom Willis. Read more about Dr. Tim Dilg: Dr. Tim Dilg is an award-winning educational leader, published author, and certified professional coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, executives, schools, and organizations maximize their potential to achieve personal fulfillment and exceptional professional outcomes. Dr. Dilg proudly serves the students, staff, and community as Superintendent of the Valley Park School District (St. Louis, MO). Dr. Dilg is passionate about helping educators maximize their potential and enjoys mentoring & coaching individuals and building collaborative teams. Throughout his career, Dr. Dilg has focused his energy and leveraged his leadership to transform education through positive leadership practices, student-centered frameworks, differentiated talent models, and building cultures of engagement, empowerment, and innovation for students, staff, and stakeholders. He is passionate about empowering others with techniques, strategies, and sustainable success systems designed to ignite limitless personal growth, professional success, and happiness. Dr. Dilg has been recognized as a National Educational Excellence Award Winner (2016), St. Louis High School Principal of the Year (2015), MASA Greater St. Louis Emerging Superintendent of the Year (2022), and is a published author and presenter at state and national conferences. Under Dr. Dilg's leadership, Vianney was recognized as a National School of Excellence, a Model School for brain-based instruction, a Top 50 Catholic High School, and a Top 100 Workplace. He also helped The School District of Calyton to be recognized as a top 100 workplace, and under his administration, Springfield Catholic was named a Top 50 Catholic High School. He has been married to his wife Lesley for 18 years, and together, they raise one creative, imaginative, and beautiful daughter, Lexi (14). You can connect with Dr. Dilg on Twitter @tdilg _____________________________ David Paul LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timdilg/ Valley Park School District: https://www.vp.k12.mo.us/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Listen to David-Paul, CEO at Hodgeman County Health Center on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Kevin Davis. Read more about David-Paul: Dynamic Executive Leader with more than 24 years of experience in health care. High-integrity, energetic leader known for the ability to envision and create successful outcomes in complex situations. Adept at fostering relationships within the organization as well as networking and consulting with stakeholders in decision making and project management. Performance record includes successful organizational development, physician relations, recruitment, strategic planning, software implementation and process improvement. David Paul LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-paulcavazos/ Hodgeman County Health Center: https://hchconline.org/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Kevin Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Listen to Tyler King, CEO and co-founder of Less Annoying CRM on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Kevin Davis. Read more about Tyler King: Tyler is the co-founder and CEO of Less Annoying CRM. His background is in software engineering and design, but he now focuses most of his energy on the challenge of operating and scaling a mature small business. _____________________________ Tyler King LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermking/ Less Annoying CRM: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Listen to Kevin Davis, Executive Coach at Phoenix Performance Partners on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Thomas Willis. _____________________________ Kevin Davis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohndavis/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

John Merris is the CEO of Solo Brands (NYSE: DTC), a Southlake, Texas based platform of direct-to-consumer lifestyle brands, including Solo Stove, Chubbies, Isle Paddlebords and Oru Kayak, which he led from humble positioning as a business with under 10 Solo Stove employees in 2018 to a successful IPO at a $2.1 billion valuation in 2021. John, a graduate of Brigham Young University and the University of Texas McCombs School of Business MBA program, leads, operates, and innovates with a vision inspired by his diverse professional background across both B2B and B2C. Immediately prior to Solo Brands, John helped lead Ft. Worth based Clarus Glassboards to unprecedented growth, resulting in a successful exit via private equity. Before Clarus, John launched the first profitable managed service model for programmatic advertising in B2B media, as Vice President at Multiview. John specializes in scaling the entrepreneurial potential of businesses, a passion that began with his first startup venture, a home automation brand he founded after college and successfully exited in 2013. John and his wife Cindy live in Southlake, Texas with their five children, and in addition to being active members of their church, together founded Fostering Hearts, a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to supporting foster children through their participation and education in the arts. _____________________________ John Merris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmerris/ Solo Brands: https://solobrands.com/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Listen to Sito Narcisse, Superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish School System on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Thomas Willis. Read more about Sito Narcisse: Dr. Sito Narcisse serves as the Superintendent of Schools of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Dr. Narcisse most recently worked as the Chief of Secondary Schools of the District of Columbia Public Schools. He understands the challenge of being a young student trying to learn English and living between two cultures, all the while adapting to the American public education system. The son of Haitian immigrants, Dr. Narcisse moved with his family to Long Island, New York, in the pursuit of a better life for him and his siblings. As an English language learner, Dr. Narcisse learned to navigate both the social and academic obstacles that confront millions of students today. His success as a student led him to enroll at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. Seeing his second language as a strength, Dr. Narcisse graduated with a degree in French and pursued a master's degree from Vanderbilt University in secondary education. Doctoral studies led him to the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a doctorate in educational administration and policy studies and leadership. Serving as both a teacher and a principal, Dr. Narcisse opened a high school in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and led turnaround efforts in a Boston public high school. Dr. Narcisse has also been a director of School Performance and acting Chief School Improvement Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland; an Associate Superintendent overseeing school improvement efforts for 74 schools in Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland and was the second officer in charge as Chief of Schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools with 159 schools. _____________________________ Sito Narcisse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sito-narc... East Baton Rouge Parish School System: https://ebrschools.org/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZ... Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawi... Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything Download & Share!

Listen to Patrick Watson, Superintendent at Bloomfield Hills Schools on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Thomas Willis. Read more about Patrick Watson: Mr. Patrick Watson is the Superintendent of Schools at Bloomfield Hills Schools. In this role, he serves the students, staff, and community with his enduring commitment to creating opportunities for students, encouraging them to explore a variety of unique experiences, hands-on activities, and diverse course offerings. Mr. Patrick Watson spent most of his educational career in the West Bloomfield School District at West Bloomfield High School where he worked continuously to inspire students and staff for 26 years. He started in the classroom teaching, was a dedicated coach for baseball and basketball, served in the dual role of District Athletic Director and Assistant Principal, and finally as principal. Mr. Patrick Watson received his Bachelors of Science in History and Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. He returned to EMU where he earned a Master's Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching and a Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership and Administration. His extensive community involvement includes serving on the With One Voice and Kevin's Song Advisory Boards on Suicide Prevention. He received the Spirit of the Community Award from the West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and is active in the National Alliance of Black School Educators. In his free time, Mr. Patrick Watson plays softball and pickleball and enjoys spending time with his adult children. ______________________________ Patrick Watson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-watson-eds-8b874088/ Bloomfield Hills Schools: https://www.bloomfield.org/ _______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything Download & Share!

Listen to Mike Mantel , President & CEO of Living Water International on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Thomas Willis. Read more about Mike Mike Mantel : Dr. Michael J. Mantel has dedicated much of his life to mobilizing churches to bring water to the world's thirsty while sharing the love of Jesus Christ. As the president and CEO of Living Water International, a faith-based global humanitarian organization, Mike is a firm believer in the miracle of safe water, and in the biblical vision of the unity of the Body of Christ. Since 2008, Mike has led Living Water International through years of unprecedented growth by helping church communities around the world become more effective agents of gospel-driven change. Thirsting for Living Water is a response to the desire of many American churches to help their people find adventure and purpose in God's redemption story. Mike's 30 years of experience working with churches in the US and around the world offers a unique perspective on the global Church, as does his passion for helping church communities come alive through world-changing action. After earning a business degree from Calvin College in 1983 and a decade in business, Mike witnessed firsthand the impact of water when he visited impoverished rural communities in Senegal, West Africa, where his then-employer was sponsoring the drilling of wells. It was during this trip where Mike felt a divine invitation to help thirsty people access clean water—a catalyst for physical and spiritual change. Prior to joining Living Water International, Mike led various teams at World Vision, earned a PhD in Organizational Development from Benedictine University, enjoyed many years in business, and received the Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater Calvin College. Recently honored by the Houston Business Journal as a Most Admired CEO, Mike has authored, contributed to, or been featured in, articles in the Houston Business Journal, Houston Chronicle, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Christianity Today, as well as other publications and a number of books. Mike serves as an elder at Grace Presbyterian Church. He, his wife Natalie, and their four daughters have traveled the world in service with others, and he cherishes the opportunity to invite others to make a difference at home, among near neighbors, and even to the ends of the earth. ______________________________ Mike Mantel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljmantel/ Living Water International: https://water.cc/ _______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything

Listen to Kevin Tulipana on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast. He has shared some life-changing thoughts on humility in conversation with Thomas Willis. Read more about Kevin Tulipana: Dr. Kevin Tulipana, President and CEO, Arizona Market and Hospital Medicine physician at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), Phoenix, is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. An ordained deacon with the Catholic Church, Dr. Tulipana is finely tuned to both the physical and spiritual needs of his patients. Dr. Tulipana earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery. From 2000 to 2003, he was a resident in Family Medicine at Mercy/Mayo Family Medical Center, serving as chief resident from 2002 to 2003. From 2003 to 2010, Dr. Tulipana provided traditional family medical care at a large regional medical center in Missouri. He then served as Hospitalist at a large health-care facility in Oklahoma. During his career, Dr. Tulipana has also held several administrative positions focused on quality improvement, operations, payer relations, innovation, and other aspects of patient care. He joined CTCA®in January 2015. Dr. Tulipana is Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is a fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine and on the adjunct faculty at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2018, he earned a Master of Science degree in Bioethics from the University of Mary in Bismark, North Dakota. Outside of CTCA, Dr. Tulipana enjoys spending time with his wife and eight children, assisting his wife with homeschooling, vocal music, woodworking, hunting, and photography. Kevin Tulipana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintulipana/ Cancer Treatment Centers of America: https://www.cancercenter.com/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything

Tom sits down with the President & CEO at Whitney Center, Inc. Mike Rambaroes. They talk about culture, and what it reflects within the workplace environment. Mike talks about his new profound insight into what "coaching" truly is and the obstacles he has overcome and is still working on overcoming today as a leader. They also talk about the leadership retreat that they partook in, and how allowing yourself to be coached is so important. ______________________ Whitney Center Website: https://www.whitneycenter.com/ _______________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Garry O. Ridge is president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the WD-40 Company headquartered in San Diego, California. WD-40 Company is the maker of the ever-popular WD-40, as well as 3-IN-ONE Oil, Solvol and Lava heavy duty hand cleaners and X-14, Carpet Fresh, Spot Shot, 1001 and 2000 Flushes household cleaning products.Garry has been with WD-40 since 1987 in various management positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries. A native of Australia, Garry has served as national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association.Garry received his diploma in retail/wholesale distribution from the Sydney Technical College in Sydney, Australia. Garry received his Masters of Science Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego, CA, in June 2001. In March 2003 Garry was awarded Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors forum. In April 2004 Garry received the Arthur E Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A. ________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Tom sits down with the CFP of Wealthquest James M. Lenhoff. He is the author of “Living a Rich Life: The No-Regrets Guide to Building and Spending Wealth”. He is also the host of The Rich Life Podcast. James earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Miami University in 2000. Before joining Wealthquest, James spent five years with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a Financial Representative. He spent most of that time training other Financial Representatives in financial planning techniques. James earned the right to use the CFP® mark in 2004. James is passionate about the emotional and relational aspects of money. He is on a mission to change the conversation about money. James has been married to his wife, Amy for over 20 years. They have three children. Max, Wes, and Mia. He enjoys golfing and running. He is very active in service projects through his church including financial literacy education programs, and missions work in Haiti. ________________________ Wealthquest Website: https://wqcorp.com/james-m-lenhoff-cfp/ 'Living a Rich Life' podcast/book Website: https://www.livingarichlife.com/ James Lenhoff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-len... ________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything on Apple Podcasts Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M?si=a0a729550c424a81 __________________________________ Like & Subscribe!

Kenneth Kelly serves as Chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank, a minority depository institution based in Detroit, Michigan. He is a respected leader in the banking community. Kelly serves on the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association, is the voice of the nation's $20.3 trillion banking industry. The American Bankers Association is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million people, safeguard $15.8 trillion in deposits and extend nearly $11 trillion in loans. He served as chairman of the National Bankers Association 2018-2020. From 2018-2020, Kelly served on the Federal Reserve of Chicago Bank Seventh District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). ________________________________ Kenneth's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-kelly-404and313/ First Independence Bank: https://www.firstindependence.com/ _________________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Gene Boes joined Northwest Center as CEO in June 2017, after serving on the Northwest Center Board of Directors for three years. Prior to joining Northwest Center, Boes was a Management Consulting Principal for the Seattle office of the North Highland Company, and Adjunct Professor at Seattle Pacific University and Seattle University. His career also includes nearly 14 years at Microsoft, two years with Deloitte Consulting, and nine years flying for the US Navy. Title: President & CEO Company: Northwest Center Full Bio: Gene Boes joined Northwest Center as CEO in 2017, after serving on the Northwest Center Board of Directors for three years. Previously, Boes was a management consultant serving as Principal for the Seattle office of the North Highland Company. In addition to his consulting duties, Gene also served as an Adjunct Professor at Seattle Pacific University and Seattle University, and is a Mentor for the Albers School of Business. Prior to joining North Highland, he was Managing Director at Loft9 Consulting, a Bellevue-based Management Consulting Firm. His career also includes nearly 14 years at Microsoft, two years with Deloitte Consulting, and nine years serving in the US Navy. Throughout his career, Gene has been an active participant in community and non-profit organizations, and served on the Board of Directors for Cure Autism Now, prior to their merger with Autism Speaks. Gene and his wife June are parents of two adult children: son Andrew and daughter Tori. Tori, who has autism, is also a client of Northwest Center Employment Services. Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Tom sits down with Ed Olson, the CEO and Co-Founder of May Mobility and a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. His passion is solving real-world problems by creating new technologies-- for example, by creating autonomous vehicles that help everyday people get safely and enjoyably around. ______________________________ Ed Olson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-olson May Mobility Website: https://maymobility.com/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Jill Wilson is the President and CEO of Otterbein SeniorLife. Jill joined Otterbein in 1997, and has held various positions including chief financial officer, vice president of strategic planning and executive vice president leading up to her promotion to CEO in early 2009. Prior to joining Otterbein, she spent her career as a CPA in ever increasing roles of responsibility with certified public accounting firms. Otterbein SeniorLife is a vibrant, not-for-profit organization founded in 1912. Otterbein provides a variety of lifestyle environments – independent living, wellness services, assisted living, long-stay and post-acute nursing care, memory support, home health, hospice and adult day care - each of which respect independence and enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons. ____________________________________ Jill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wils... Otterbein SeniorLife Website: https://otterbein.org/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Vickie Thompson is President & CEO of The Buckeye Ranch. The Buckeye Ranch offers specialized programming designed to meet the needs of their clients and clients families. Their staff of dedicated Ranch professionals is committed to helping each youth and family achieve their goals. Coming from a family that taught possibility rather than limitation, Vickie has built a career in the health and human service sector with a perspective of sharing in life with every person, regardless of position or ability. In her leadership at The Buckeye Ranch, she is driven by the belief that we have the innate ability to overcome obstacles by working together in community. The key to inspired leadership is to empower others with the tools to shine bright in their path. Vickie is driven to lead so that as non profits, they can increase the well-being of those they serve and they in turn, can go into community and contribute. Vickie Thompson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickie-thompson-sandy-55118127 The Buckeye Ranch Website: https://www.buckeyeranch.org/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Asheesh is a lifelong social innovator with a passion for entrepreneurship. As an alumnus of JA, he recalls how participating in a JA program as a teenager stayed with him during his entrepreneurial endeavors, which have involved leading two businesses from start-up to acquisition. Asheesh's first venture was acquired by Richard Branson's Virgin Group in 2007 and rebranded as Virgin Money. Prior to joining JA, he served as CEO of a financial technology company that was acquired by Interactive Brokers in 2015 and rebranded as Interactive Advisors. His experiences as an entrepreneur and founder have been chronicled in case studies at Babson College and at Harvard Business School. While running his first venture, Asheesh served as a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine for five years and wrote two books about business finance which received positive reviews in the Wall Street Journal and Business Week. More recently, he has been a guest contributor for books on organizational leadership, including Leading in a Time of Crisis (Rosetta Books, 2020) and Work is Love Made Visible (Wiley, 2019). As a member of Marshall Goldsmith's cohort of 100 Coaches, he is committed to sharing leadership lessons and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Asheesh has been an active member of private company boards and nonprofit boards, and is currently the Board Chair of Prosperity Now, a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit that bridges public policy and practice in the areas of education, financial capability, entrepreneurship, and home ownership. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and is also actively involved in the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a member of the Global Agenda Council for the Future of Education, Gender, and Work. Asheesh started his career as a consultant at Monitor Company (now Monitor Deloitte) and at the World Bank, where he conducted research on industrial clusters as a source of entrepreneurship and innovation in promoting economic growth. JA Worldwide Website: https://www.jaworldwide.org/ Learn more about Asheesh... https://www.jaworldwide.org/staff/asheeshadvani Asheesh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asheeshadvani Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Betty Hoernschemeyer is the CEO of her own life. She is a tremendous model for how to live a grateful and fulfilling life. “A virtue is a reaction born of repeated actions in the face of life's trials.” ~ Carrie Gress She has accomplished a great deal in her life, with her family being at the top of that long list. And at almost 99 years old (at the time of the recording of this podcast), we're sure she'll continue to give to the world. She has faced countless challenges (the loss of siblings, family farm destroyed in a tornado, that same farm lost to the banks in the depression, and on and on) yet she always sees the blessings in life. Thank you Betty for being a wonderful human being, fantastic neighbor, wise counselor and an example of what it means to be a believer. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxq-H4gZLcuiNz8o5WulTQ Company Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/

Anthony Pendleton holds an M.A. in School & Community Psychology and an M.A.in Educational Psychology. In addition to co-leading GPS Solutions, he is the founder, owner and CEO of GPS Educational Services: Providing special education and at-risk services to charter schools since 2007. Anthony is a School and Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience consulting and working cooperatively with school administrators, teachers, students and parents in providing prevention, assessment and intervention efforts. In addition to his work as a psychologist, Anthony has contributed extensively through collegiate and public and private school organizations to seek out ways to increase opportunities for urban and disadvantaged groups in school and secondary education. Anthony is a graduate of Word of Faith International Christian Center Kingdom Business Association and Layperson where he learned servant leadership and stewarding principles. He is also certified in 3M Quality Service Management. Anthony Pendleton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-pendleton-55b97733 Global Psychological Services: https://www.globalpsychology.net/leadership/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Paul Hillegonds | Chief Executive Officer A graduate of the University of Michigan and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Paul Hillegonds was chief of staff to Upper Peninsula U.S. Congressman Phillip Ruppe in the 1970s. From 1979 to 1996, he represented a West Michigan district in the Michigan House of Representatives, where he also served as Republican Leader, Co-Speaker, and Speaker of the House. In 1997, he became CEO of Detroit Renaissance, a policy and economic development organization of Southeast Michigan corporate CEOs. From 2005 until his retirement in 2014, he was the Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at DTE Energy. In March 2015, Hillegonds was appointed president of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, which focuses on health and wellness grantmaking to nonprofit organizations serving children and senior citizens. He serves on the boards of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan, the Kresge Foundation, the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, New Detroit, the Center for Michigan, and Michigan Future. Hillegonds and his wife Nancy are the parents of two children, Sarah and Michael, and reside in Plymouth. #culture #podcast #Detroit #michigan #congressman #ceo #president #leadership #nonprofit #mentorship #UniversityofMicigan #lawschool Learn more about Paul... Paul Hillegonds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hillegonds-763296ab Michigan Health Endowment Fund website: https://mihealthfund.org/ Learn more about Phoenix Performance Partners... Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Chris Timmis is the School Superintendent of Dexter Community Schools. He's a Superintendent hired to transform district into a Lighthouse School District - to lead the way in 21st century thinking and learning. Created international programming that includes 30+ students attending high school from 20 countries, tuition-based online programs for international students, international exchange programs, and higher education partnerships opening opportunities for Dexter kids and international students. Chris created a true cradle to career program serving children as young as 6-weeks old through career preparation thanks to the gratitude of a $3.1 building donated to the district. Through a $71.7 million bond project, built creative flexible learning spaces to support the implementation of personalized, competency-based learning for All Kids at DCS. #education #podcast #superintendent #leadership #culture Chris Timmis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertimmis Dexter Community Schools Website: https://www.dexterschools.org/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich., Tasha Blackmon is a dynamic, collaborative leader, mentor and coach who brings more than 20 years of business operations experience to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Michigan's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Cherry Health provides integrated health care services to 70,000 patients in Barry, Eaton, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Ottawa and Wayne counties. During her 16 years with Cherry Health, Blackmon has championed health justice through aggressively disrupting healthcare disparities. Her experience comes from an operational perspective, having established high standards of care and developed integrated healthcare systems that treat an individual's health needs holistically, rather than symptomatically. She has led numerous large-scale expansion and development projects and held six positions within Cherry Health before becoming CEO in 2018. As an accomplished and mission-minded leader, it is imperative to Tasha that our community is healthier, one patient at a time. An eloquent and inspiring speaker, Tasha has a way of being heard on behalf of those who do not have voices, and for those whose voices have been silenced because of the barriers that they face. She is passionate and personally driven to ensure that all patients served in her home community, and surrounding areas, receive the highest quality of care. Cherry Health Website: https://www.cherryhealth.org/ Cherry Health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherry-health/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Ann Lewis is the CEO of CareSouth Carolina. She has been CEO for 40 years, and talks about the journey of going from just 4 employees to over 560 employees, serving almost 40,000 people a year. Ann M. Lewis has been Chief Executive Officer of CareSouth Carolina, Inc. since 1980.Ms. Lewis has more than 40 years' experience as the Chief Executive Officer at CareSouth Carolina, having been with the organization since 1980.. She currently is actively involved in the Northeastern Rural Health Network (NRHN) and faculty for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Office Practice Summit and actively involved in the National Association of Community Health Centers. Although CareSouth Carolina is currently considered a “large” community health center serving over 38,000 patients in ten rural communities of South Carolina and staffing over 550 employees, the organization first began in 1980 with only four staff and one location. Ann has shepherded that growth over the past three decades addressing the needs of the uninsured and minorities of the region experiencing some of the worse health care outcomes in the nation. Over the years, Ann has been recognized as a national health care leader with appearances on the CBS Evening News special program, the Best of Us, hosted by Dan Rather, in addition to NPR, ABC Today and Time magazine. In South Carolina, Ann has founded and/or led many state safety net organizations including the South Carolina Rural Health Association, South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, and the Northeast Rural Health Network. As a national champion of improvement, Ann has co-chaired the HRSA Collaborative on Redesigning the Office Practice (ReDeFin), co-chaired the Institute of Healthcare Improvement's 17th Annual Forum on Quality Improvement. She has served as core faculty to the IHI and Indian Health System Innovations in Planned Care (IPC) collaborative. Currently, Ann is serving on the IHI/Common Wealth Fund/Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy Accountable Care Roundtable and the IHI/Common Wealth Fund Innovation Task Force – two progressive initiatives seeking US health care solutions from worldwide innovations. Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

President & CEO Kristen Holt, is leading GreenPath Financial Wellness toward a bold vision: Remix the American dream so that it works for everyone. She believes that financial wellness is a cornerstone of people's ability to achieve their full potential, and that improved access to better financial tools and services will improve the lives of all Americans and can be achieved through collaboration, networked communities and human-centered design. Kristen brings a lifetime of experience and insight to this work. Her career leading global corporate enterprises, managing mergers & acquisitions, and helping to transform traditional nonprofits into innovative organizations, prepared her for the financial wellness work of GreenPath. She is passionate and driven to empower all people to take control of their finances, so that they can pursue their dreams. Her leadership sets a tone of integrity, compassion and a deep commitment to positive change in the world. GreenPath's mission is to empower people to lead financially healthy lives. A national nonprofit focused on financial wellness for everyone, where people have turned for 60 years as their guide through financial crises: overwhelming debt, foreclosure, or credit challenges. Today, GreenPath works to strengthen financial wellness at every step of the financial journey.GreenPath is building a new financial culture and system to work for everyone. Its people-centered approach, ambitious goals, and creative strategies is the GreenPath difference and sets it apart from other credit counseling agencies. As one of the largest financial counseling agencies in the nation, GreenPath has assisted millions of people with education and products in debt and credit management, student loans, homeownership and foreclosure prevention. Headquartered in Michigan, GreenPath and its affiliates work directly with individuals, banks, credit unions and employer partners across the U.S. from more than 50 locations and through phone access and online tools. GreenPath is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Michigan Diversity Council, Texas Diversity Council, and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation. Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Mike Teng is the CEO and co-founder of Swing Education (www.swingeducation.com), a tech-enabled marketplace business that matches substitute teachers with schools in need. Before founding Swing, Mike was the Director of Technology at Rocketship Education. Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Dr. Andraé Townsel is a graduate of Detroit Public Schools (Cass Tech High School). He attended Howard University as a student athlete (football scholarship) in 2002. Dr. Townsel earned his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degree from Howard University. He began working in public education, in the District of Columbia, from 2008 until 2016. In 2016, Dr. Townsel was appointed to turnaround one of the lowest performing high schools in the state of Massachusetts by the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education. The district suffered from the lack of stable leadership, diversity, and racial tension. He became the 1st African-American high school principal in the history of the Town of Southbridge. Dr. Townsel reduced arrests, suspensions, and discipline and increased their academic performance at an admirable growth and proficiency rate. Dr. Townsel's work was highlighted by former United States Secretary of Education Dr. John King in a speech titled "Lead with your legacy in mind." In March of 2018, Dr. Townsel returned to his home state of Michigan. He served as the Assistant Superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community Schools.He oversaw and supported over 10,000 students in 20 schools across the district. In February 2020, Dr. Townsel began serving as the Superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools. Benton Harbor Area Schools, originally founded in 1872, is a PreK-12 public school district in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with approximately 2,000 students in 6 schools. Howard University has made him a highly effective educational leader who can successfully navigate the political landscape in a time where race is at the forefront of discussion in our country. Dr. Townsel is a 3 time Howard University graduate (B.S. 07, M. Ed 09, Ed. D 15) Learn more about Dr. Townsel at... Twitter: @draetown Instagram: @draetown LinkedIn: Dr. Andrae Townsel Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Dan Varner is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, whose mission is to co-create independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development across the 5-county metro Detroit region. The $35-45MM/year organization not only provides personal and workforce development programs for over 15,000 people annually, but also serves as the umbrella over four social enterprises: the iconic thrift stores, a tier-1 kitting and assembly supplier to the automotive and other industries, an industrial recycling and asset recovery operation, and a contract labor workforce. Those social enterprises provide training opportunities for vulnerable populations served by the organization, as well as financial resources for the organization's major programs, including workforce training and personal development programs for people who are justice-involved, unemployed or underemployed, and people living with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Prior to joining Goodwill, Dan served as the CEO at Excellent Schools Detroit, a coalition of Detroit's leading organizations working to improve Detroit's public education systems; worked as a program officer at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation where he co-led the foundation's redevelopment of a local investment strategy for Detroit; and he is also the cofounder and former CEO of a nationally-recognized, award-winning youth development organization that Dan helped grow into one of the largest youth development organizations in Detroit, now serving over 14,000 young people annually. Dan has received numerous awards, and his work has been recognized by two Presidential administrations. He is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and has served on numerous boards of directors, including the ACLU of Michigan, Capital Impact Partners, ConnectEd, and Detroit PAL, and served on Michigan's State Board of Education for four years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School. Learn more about Dan at... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-varner-356b495 Twitter: https://twitter.com/varnerdan Company Website: https://www.goodwilldetroit.org/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Mr. Kirby is serving Lake Orion Community Schools as the superintendent after his selection as the LOCS Superintendent by a unanimous 7-0 vote at the board meeting on Monday, June 29, 2020. He has successfully led the district while educating students during the pandemic. The district has supported approximately 7,000 learners in-person, remotely, and virtually. Previously an assistant superintendent in South Lyon Community Schools since January 2018, Mr. Kirby was responsible for all aspects of Human Resources and Public Relations and overseeing the Transportation and Athletic Departments. Before joining South Lyon, Mr. Kirby worked as an associate superintendent in Ionia Public Schools from July 2007 – January 2018. His job included oversight of human resources, professional development, communications, operations, and school improvement for Ionia. Mr. Kirby's administrative career began as an assistant principal in 1998, which led to a principalship at Ionia Middle School and Ionia High School. Mr. Kirby earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Michigan State University, a master's in educational leadership from Western Michigan University, and an educational specialist degree in educational leadership from Grand Valley State University. Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

David Guth is Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Centerstone, one of the nation's largest behavioral healthcare providers. The nonprofit organization, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, serves nearly 180,000 individuals in communities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, and nationwide through its national provider network. Guth has served in the capacity of chief executive for Centerstone since 1991. With over 43 years of behavioral healthcare experience, 36 in executive leadership, his experience and expertise comprise a vast number of areas, both business and clinical. He has presented extensively before national and international audiences on the adoption of information technology in the healthcare industry, the integration of behavioral and primary healthcare, and the importance of improving the field of behavioral health through research-driven protocols. His insights on these topics and others have been featured in numerous professional journals. Under his leadership, the organization has grown from $6M in revenues and 300 staff serving 2,000 individuals to revenues of nearly $400M and 5,600 staff serving nearly 180,000 people each year through 1,250 partnership locations and 211 facilities. In addition, Centerstone contracts with over 700 specialty credentialed clinicians nationwide. The National Council for Behavioral Health publishes Guth's first book on mergers entitled, “Strategic Unions: A Marriage Guide to Healthy Not-for-Profit Mergers. He has provided merger presentations through both the National Council and state trade associations and has consulted extensively with not-for-profits exploring mergers and with both for-profits and not-for profits in the areas of managing growth and business development. He is currently working on his second book on non-profit mergers. He is the recipient of numerous recognitions including the National Council 2010 Visionary Leadership award, and is annually recognized as one of Health Care's Power Leaders in the Nashville Business Journal. As well, David received the 2016 Douglas Henry Award for Service to Children and Families at Risk from the University of Tennessee's College of Social Work.Guth serves on the Executive Committee of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.Guth received his BA in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and his MSSW in Social Work Administration and Planning from the University of Tennessee. Learn more about David at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcguth Company Website: https://centerstone.org/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

Shauna Reitmeier serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Northwestern Mental Health Center, Inc. for a six-county rural and frontier Community Mental Health Center in NW Minnesota and has over 20 years of administrative and clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Prior to her current endeavor, she worked with the National Council for Behavioral Healthcare providing technical assistance for demonstrating the integration of primary and behavioral healthcare. She has extensive experience in Quality and Process Improvement, Strategic Planning and integration of systems. She serves as the past President of the Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs and currently serves on the National Council for Behavioral Healthcare and the National Association of Rural Mental Health Board of Directors. Most recently the NWMHC became a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, implementing a new integrated service delivery and payment model of care for impacting overall health outcomes of individuals with mental health issues and substance use disorders. Learn more about Shauna Reitmeier at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-reitmeier-717a2821 Northwestern Mental Health: https://www.nwmhc.org/employees/reitmeier-shauna/ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!