Questioning Leadership

Do you have the courage to take a 90 degree turn into the unknown? It can be difficult to leave what's comfortable and enter risk—but with risk you can experience great reward. Steve Nygren, Founder of Serenbe, an award-winning biophilic community, did just that. He is a place-maker who created an environment in the rural hills of Georgia that focuses on arts, agriculture, health and education. He envisioned the future he wanted and made it happen. Serenbe has won numerous awards for its sustainability and excellent development. In this bonus episode of Questioning Leadership, learn from Steve while he and Daniel question rules that are often established in fear and how to consciously keep dreams alive—moving them forward into reality.

Do you actually want to hear the viewpoints of people who you don't agree with? Adrienne Roark, President of CBS Television Stations, does—because she believes that's how you learn. Understanding that journalists are storytellers, Adrienne leads with the belief that news stations can change lives for the better, hold people accountable and remind people that they are not alone. Check out the last episode of the first season of Questioning Leadership and learn from Daniel and Adrienne! Feel free to reach out to Adrienne at roark@cbs.com

Take care of people—the top priority of Howard Wright, CEO and Founder of Seattle Hospitality Group, a portfolio of five companies with nearly 1,000 employees. Listen in to this episode as Howard shares with Daniel the lessons he learned throughout the last 19 months leading in the hospitality and tourism industry during a global pandemic. They talk about mandates, the importance of margin in a calendar and the value of listening.

Do you want to know the story of Artis Stevens, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America? In this episode, Artis shares how mentors throughout his own life positively impacted who he is today, helping him to find his purpose and build resiliency. Now, he leads an organization serving thousands of children across America through one-on-one mentoring relationships. Check out the conversation between Daniel and Artis as they discuss purpose, vision and culture—plus you'll even get a few parenting tips!

Do you want to know the secret to innovation? Learn from Mark Ganz, who served as CEO of Cambia Health Solutions for 18 years, as he and Daniel discuss the power of leading with gratitude, the value of hiring a diverse team and how important it is for leaders to begin succession planning early. Listen in to learn who specifically transferred belief into Mark—forever shaping his leadership journey—where he led over 5,000 employees and impacted millions through his service at Cambia.

Are you curious how the leader of one of the largest global organizations in the world views leadership now—in comparison to a pre-pandemic reality? Listen in to hear from Martin Daum, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG. Learn why Martin considers humility to be the most important leadership trait—and discover the behaviors that follow his guiding belief that all humans are equal. Join Daniel as he and Martin question what it means to lead in 2021 and learn valuable insights from a global leader that you can employ in your own leadership as you seek to positively impact those you lead.

Daniel discusses leadership with Heather Redman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Flying Fish. A former tax lawyer with an interest in technology, Heather saw an opportunity to start a venture firm focused on investment in artificial intelligence and machine learning based organizations. Learn from Heather's journey, the lessons she gleaned that helped shape who she is today and take smart risks in your own life and leadership. For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/  

Listen in to discover the skills and disciplines Michelin-star chef Thomas Keller gained while washing dishes in the kitchen where his mother worked and how those lessons carried him forward into a culinary profession that launched many award-winning restaurants including The French Laundry. Chef Thomas Keller's leadership in the kitchen along with his unique ability to create renowned experiences for all who dine in his restaurants offer many applicable tips you can directly apply to your own leadership journey! For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/

Learn the secret sauce of Meijer stores—how a clear and simple vision can enhance the culture of an organization and positively impact the customer. Rick Keyes, President and CEO of Meijer, Inc., joins Daniel to share a few of his leadership disciplines, his experience leading Meijer in a pandemic and his perspective and practices around valuing his team. For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/

Join Daniel and Tim Tassopoulos, President and COO of Chick-fil-A, as they discuss team effectiveness—and how ultimately it is driven by self-leadership. Learn how Chick-fil-A invests in the deep belief that leadership development fuels an organization's overall effectiveness and apply Tim's tips to your own leadership—whether it be self, team, organization—or all three areas. For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/

Frank Blake, former CEO of Home Depot, believes that every leader is responsible for finding their energy source—and shares his nonnegotiable disciplines to ensure it is developed. Join Frank and Daniel as they discuss how to stir up goodness in others, the pros and cons of remote work and the impact leaders can have in creating better communities. For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/

Learn from failures, own your mistakes and forgive yourself—just a few of the tips shared by Phyllis Campbell, Chairman of Pacific Northwest Region at JP Morgan Chase. Listen in on Daniel and Phyllis' conversation as they discuss how society needs more from leaders and what that looks like. Also, Phyllis shares great advice, specific for women and minorities, on how to break through barriers and best lead into new opportunities. Learn who influenced Phyllis' leadership, the mistakes made that refined her and the risks she took to get where she is today. For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at: www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/

In an age where people always want to have the right answer, great leaders are more about having the best question. I'm Daniel Harkavy and I'm excited to announce that my new podcast Questioning Leadership launches next week, I have the privilege of interviewing some of the top leaders in diverse industries, not just here in the United States, but from all over the world. They have led their businesses through some wild seasons and have great wisdom to share. We will learn from leaders and organizations, such as Home Depot, Meijer stores, JP Morgan, Chick-fil-A, and many, many others - understanding what shaped them as a leader and discovering new lessons to help each one of us to grow. I want to invite you to listen in on our conversation so that you can learn actionable tips and invaluable insights that you can directly apply to your own leadership journey together. Let's question what makes a great leader truly great. Subscribe now.