The Edge

Chris Camacho, President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, shares stories of leadership and teamwork from his years of athletic and economic development experience, noting the parallels between high-performing sports teams and business. Chris and host Tim Leman also talk about cultivating leaders and the expectation of excellence.   Connect with Chris on LinkedIn. Learn more about Greater Phoenix Economic Council.   Key Takeaways: Balancing a variety of stakeholders, keeping everyone on the same page (2:42) Easy place to be new (4:48) The impact of data (7:35) Growing leaders (10:57) Characteristics Chris looks for in leaders (14:10) Best teams (15:59) Serving as a consultative advisor (19:50) Chris' edge (21:40)

Vikki Scarafiotti joins host Tim Leman for a conversation about developing your people, the power of great mentors, and the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. Vikki shares leadership and team development stories from her extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, as well as invaluable advice for those serving on nonprofit boards.   Connect with Vikki on LinkedIn. Learn more about Scarafiotti Consulting.   Key Takeaways: Common blind spots for leaders and organizations (2:36) Leading a non-profit versus for-profit (3:55) Developing your people (5:35) Early inspiration and change (6:00) The power of great mentors (7:48) What's the best team you've been apart of? (10:10) You can't predict what people are going to do, you just have to be able to respond in the most appropriate way you can (14:15) Advice for board members (16:32) Vikki's edge (19:17)  

Jason Corley joins host Tim Leman in a discussion about the healthcare industry and how organizations like CIC are taking a different approach to create a better healthcare experience for patients and physicians, while also lowering the cost of care. Jason also talks about the importance of finding the right cultural fit, especially when your team is geographically diverse, as well as the role leaders can have in helping employees grow and develop. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn. Learn more about Comprehensive Integrated Care Centers. Key Takeaways: How CIC got its start (1:06) Understanding the integrated care model and cost savings (6:22) Future of big box hospital approach (13:07) Leading across multiple states (15:28) Best team (19:46) Looking for what someone's talent was (22:58) Jason's edge (24:22) Featured Quote: "You have to first identify good talent, then put them in the right position to succeed."

Jeff Terrill and host Tim Leman discuss recent trends in healthcare and what Marathon Health is doing to innovate for the industry's future. They dig into what it means to rally a team around a mission and a purpose. Jeff also discusses the difference between leadership and management, as well as what it takes to transform a group of people into a great team.   Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn. Learn more about Marathon Health.   Key Takeaways: Increased focus on mental health (4:00) Shortage of primary care? (6:33) Regional differences on how employers manager their health benefit plans? (10:47) Leadership lessons - the founder's mentality (14:56) Differentiating leadership and management (16:55) Being a player on the team versus the ultimate decision-maker (19:22) What's the best team you've been on? (21: 23) Jeff's edge (25:30)

Mendy Werne, CEO of BLASTmedia, shares about her efforts to stay connected with employees and maintain company culture through rapid growth. She and Tim also talk about what makes for a strong leadership team including knowing your roles, holding each other accountable, and a strong level of trust and respect.   Connect with Mendy on LinkedIn. Learn more about BLASTmedia.   Key Takeaways: Focus on culture as the company has grown (2:10) The pandemic - a wild and crazy ride (3:28) Staying in touch and keeping employees aligned around the vision (5:05) Industry changes and increased focus on brand (8:30) Leadership team structure (12:17) Best team (17:00) Work-life blend - true partners (18:05) Mendy's edge (24:26)

Larry Weigand discusses being the fourth generation of a family business and his role as CEO of the company started by his great grandfather. Together he and host Tim Leman talk about grit, tenacity, and hard work. Larry also explains the importance of simplifying business and doing what you say you're going to do. Connect with Larry on LinkedIn. Learn more about Weigand Construction.  Key Takeaways:  How Weigand has changed through the generations (2:33) Larry's path back to the family business (6:14) A strong leadership team (9:18) Do what you say you're going to do (11:22) You've got to get your head up once and a while (12:40) Planning for succession and embracing development for the future of Weigand's business (14:07) The team at home (21:49) Larry's edge in life (23:58)

Quentin Messer is the CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). He discusses with host Tim Leman how the pandemic has brought a greater focus on place and what that means for not only economic development organizations like MEDC, but for all businesses and each of us personally. They talk about the unique perspectives women bring to his leadership team and how he's worked to create trust on a team of forceful personalities, as well the importance of keeping family at the forefront. Connect with Quentin on LinkedIn. Learn more about MEDC. Key Takeaways:  What is MEDC? (0:52) The notion of place has become much more powerful (2:40) Comparing Michigan & the Great Lakes to other regions (5:12) Building a diverse leadership team (9:14) Creating trust on a team (12:08) Staying close with family despite business obligations (16:42) Surrendering to purpose and embracing sources of strength (20:57) Energy and accessibility (24:45)

Don Cates and host Tim Leman explore lessons learned from Don's childhood on a farm and his leadership journey in the financial industry. Don talks about how the pandemic has challenged his organization, and all of us, to become adaptable and flexible. The two also discuss how Don coaching women's basketball has translated to professional insights and a philosophy that embraces diversity of thought. Additionally, the conversation includes how being intentional about time, choice, and scheduling encourages productivity. Connect with Don on LinkedIn. Learn more about 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.  Key Takeaways:  Lessons learned from farm life (1:45) Risks banks are facing and a mindset of flexibility (2:39) Thriving versus surviving (5:00) Don's transition through sales, lending, and leadership (5:57) Early leadership lessons (8:54) The evolution of a leadership team (10:37) Great teams and work ethic (11:36) The diversity of thought and experience that women bring (13:57) Being intentional about time, choice, and scheduling to encourage productivity (16:45) Don's edge in life (18:50)

Together with host Tim Leman, Dr. Eric Bricker talks about his journey, which has included hospital finance, M.D., healthcare navigation, telehealth, and more. They discuss entrepreneurship in the healthcare industry, leadership, and the role of virtual care in a world stricken with the pandemic. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Learn more about First Stop Health.  Key Takeaways: Eric's background as an entrepreneur and doctor (1:17) The experience of being a founder and decicing to sell the organization (6:18) "In order to have a good idea, you have to have a lot of ideas" (9:33) How Eric landed at First Stop Health (11:19) Is a hybrid of virtual care and in-person visit the future? (15:05) Virtual care and the potential to make being a doctor a more appealing job (19:01) Advice to leadership on making a difference to their own employees and healthcare costs (22:03) Doing something you love with the people you love (28:18) Ingredients of a great team (29:39) Eric's edge in life (32:13)

Dr. Deborah Curtis, President of Indiana State University, joins Tim to discuss her leadership experiences, the secret sauce to a strong & cohesive team, and the role gratitude plays in her life. You'll also hear stories of how leadership, diversity, and empowerment are making an impact at Indiana State.   Key Takeaways: Seeing the broader horizon (4:11) A diverse and cohesive leadership team (6:57) The "secret sauce" to a great team (8:09) Becoming more a part of the community (9:44) The role of Chief of Staff at the University (11:54) Advice to employers on how to better support women and minorities (18:20) Dr. Curtis' edge in life (23:02)

Scott Lewis, President and CEO at YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, joins Tim for this episode. Growing up in the Y family since age 6, Scott shares his unique perspective on the YMCA, nonprofits, and his leadership roles. He also talks to us about building a great team and the importance of open communication. Listen now!   Connect with Scott on LinkedIn. Learn more about the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.   Key Takeaways:  The YMCA as a social enterprise (3:22) Focus on the front line (7:49) Build a team who sees things differently but can work together (8:52) Handling misalignment on a team (11:30) Misconceptions about nonprofit organizations (15:22) Balancing time between work and family (17:22) Scott's edge in life (19:50)

In this episode of The Edge, Tim talks with Andrew Berlin about building a great team by recruiting for character. Andrew keeps busy by being the Chairman and Owner of South Bend Cubs, partner and shareholder of the Chicago Cubs, and the Managing Director of Shield AI. Today, he highlights the importance of character and integrity. Andrew shares with us some of the great teams he's been on, and what about that team made it so great. Hint: hiring for a person's character can be more important than what you see on a person's resume. Listen now!   Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn or via his website.    Key Takeaways: Understanding the needs of your customers (7:41) Bias for character (11:19) Recruiting for character and traits (13:31) Sustaining a great team when leadership changes (15:46) Andrew's edge in life (17:28)

Tune in to hear Cindy Salas Murphy, CEO of WithHealth, discuss why you need to surround yourself with the right people and how culture drives an organization. She and Tim also discuss the importance of embracing transparency, curiosity, and positivity.   Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn. Learn more about WithHealth.    Key Takeaways:  Responding to the pandemic by bringing our capabilities together (5:16) What makes precision telehealth different (7:17) Surround yourself with people that complement you, not compliment you (9:20) Culture drives your organization (14:28) Embrace transparency and curiostiy (15:56) Cindy's edge in life (25:10)

Chris Fredericks, of Empowered Ventures and TVF, joins Tim to discuss what it's like leading an employee-owned company. He shares what it means to be an ESOP,  how he strives to foster strong employee-owned cultures, and what it takes to build a strong leadership team.   Connect with Chris on LinkedIn. Learn more Empowered Ventures and TVF.   Key Takeaways: What it means to be an ESOP (2:12) The right fit for an ESOP (10:15) Investment and hard work to build a great team (14:49) Building a strong leadership team (15:32) Chris' edge in life (17:05)

Tiffany Sauder, CEO of Element Three, joins Tim to discuss her leadership journey. She shares how she's had to make the shift from ambition to leadership, her role in training decision-making, the importance of leading through the lens of your values, and more.   Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn. Learn more about Element Three.    Key Takeaways:  Leading through the lens of your values (3:43) Train decision making (6:48) Moving from abition to leadership (8:00) Speaking our full truth (10:40) Results are personal, feedback is not (12:55) Transparency and vulnerability (22:35)

Bill Manns, President & CEO of Bronson Healthcare Group, joins Tim to discuss how he strives to empower his team. They dig into the importance of building a strong & cohesive leadership team, because as Bill shares, "dysfunction at the highest level of the organization creates dysfunction throughout the remainder of the organization."   Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. Learn more about Bronson Healthcare Group.    Key Takeaways: Empowering the team (1:09) Driving waste out of your processes (5:58) Sense of teamwork throughout the organization (9:10) Empathy and camaraderie throguh the pandemic (10:55) We've all got to be in this together (11:55) The importance of trust (14:49)

In this episode, Tim sits down with Eric Doden to discuss his passion for economic development and regionalism. They talk about the importance of alignment and accountability across team members, as well as how the combination of character, chemistry, and competency make for a powerful team.   Connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Learn more about Domo Development and Pago USA.   Key Takeaways:  Advocating for regionalism (3:52) The power of alignment and accountability (9:06) Three components of a great team (12:16) Grit: Passion + Perseverance (15:46)

John Wortman, Co-Founder & CEO of Valeo Financial Advisors makes his podcasting debut. John and Tim discuss growing a team, the evolution of a leader, and the importance of communication and being on the same page.   Connect with John on LinkedIn. Learn more about Valeo Financial Advisors.    Key Takeaways: Growing the team and taking off hats (7:36) Evolving as a leader (9:06) A team that continuously works to get better (10:55) Communicate and keep the end goal in mind (13:25) John's edge in life (19:24)

In this episode, Tim talks with Tony Hutti about the power of peer groups. Tony is the CEO of Renaissance Executive Forums has almost 50 years of leadership and management experience. He shares how being vulnerable is crucial to being a good leader and why we should have the mindset of taking everything as a learning experience.   Connect with Tony on LinkedIn. Learn more about Renaissance Executive Forums.   Key Takeaways:  Vulnerability is a key ingredient (3:56) What leaders struggle with most (6:23) Every decision is a learning experience (7:45) The impact of peer groups (10:59) Put your oxygen mask on first (14:24) Tony's edge (19:21)

Amish Shah, CEO of Kem Krest, joins Tim for this episode. Amish discusses how he builds his team for the future and the importance of a resilient leader. He digs into his role of creating and cascading the vision, as well as empowering his team. Tune in and hear Amish and Tim talk about diversity, Kem Krest's moonshot, and more.   Connect with Amish on LinkedIn. Learn more about Kem Krest.    Key Takeaways: Disrupt your business before you're forced to (4:35) You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable (6:03) Empower your teams (7:35) Create and cascade the vision (9:04) It takes a village (12:22) We're building astronauts (16:11) Diversity of thought (17:44) Amish's edge (22:53)

Jacqueline Kronk, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County in Indiana, is this episode's guest. The Club's mission is to inspire and enable all young people to become the best version of themselves and she talks about how she can do just that, by investing in their kids and staff. Listen now and hear how Jacqueline inspires others, works hard, is a mother of four, and may be a tad competitive.   Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County.    Key Takeaways: It could either set us back or we could lean into it (2:04) Bringing in talent to further the mission (3:49) High trust, high reward (4:42) Dreaming big and the GSD variable (5:50) Speaking things into existence (7:55) Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn (12:26) There was no ego whatsoever (16:05)

Larry Linne is the CEO of InCite Performance Group and this episode's guest. Larry discusses how leadership is really about getting the best performance out of other people. He also digs into the value of learning and the transformation of knowledge to power. Tune in now and hear Larry and Tim discuss the importance of listening & understanding people, abundance mindset, the power of women, and more.   Connect with Larry on LinkedIn. Learn more about InCite Performance Group.    Key Takeaways:  Understanding what leadership really is (2:03) My product is my talent (3:31) I'm always doing what I love to do (5:26) The importance of understanding people and relating to them (6:33) When knowledge becomes power (12:27) Abundance mindset and driving towards success (19:17) The power of a woman (26:30)

Jim Canfield, President of CEO Tools by Aprio, joins Tim in this episode to talk about what it takes to be a great leader! Jim discusses the CEO's role in communicating, executing, and optimizing. He talks about dynamics of an amazing team and what the real orientation of a team truly is. That is only the tip of the iceberg, tune in now to hear all of Jim's insights!   Connect with Jim on LinkedIn. Learn more about CEO Tools by Aprio.    Key Takeaways: Communicate, execute, and optimize (2:59) Different stages of growth require a different type of leader (5:27) Dynamics of an amazing team (6:53) The real orientation of a team (10:03) Go back to the basics and deliver on those in a really robust way (10:55) Trust and communication rise and fall together (12:35) Three parts of leadership (15:24) Every leader who wants to bebetter can benefit from outside feedback (18:44) Celebrating successes (22:06)

Jimmy Rayford, CEO of Dealers Wholesale, joins Tim for this episode. They discuss the structure and impact EOS provides for their organizations, as well as the beauty of its simplicity and tools. They also dig into what it means to build a balanced team. Tune in and hear Jimmy's professional and personal insights, his edge in life, and more.   Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn. Learn more about Dealers Wholesale.    Key Takeaways:  EOS provided the structure (4:34) The beauty is in the simplicity (6:07) Making sure you have a balanced team (13:45) Jimmy's edge (17:48)

Chad Hartzell, Executive Director of Talent & Organizational Development at Beacon Health System, joins Tim to share his HR insights. In this episode, Chad discusses the diversity, equity, and inclusion journey his organization has been on. He also encourages leaders to challenge the traditional spectrum of HR. Listen to Chad share what gives him his edge in life, the importance of trust and feedback on a team, and more.   Connect with Chad on LinkedIn. Learn more about Beacon Health System.    Key Takeaways:  Trust and feedback (3:13) Connect and integrate collectively (5:56) Not a fan of drama (6:33) Challenge the traditional spectrum of HR (11:06) Be resourceful with people (12:14) What is the desired outcome? (16:23) Focus on inclusion (23:14) Chad's edge (26:49)

Tracy Hutton is CEO at CENTURY 21 Scheetz and this episode's guest. She didn't get there by chance, but by sticking with a career choice at a young age and working her way to the top. A shared love of sports brings Tim and Tracy into a conversation about teamwork and how leadership isn't a one-person game. Also, Tracy gives insight into how having that edge and being successful has its fair share of sacrifices.   Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn. Learn more about CENTURY 21 Scheetz.    Key Takeaways: Opportunity comes with time (2:16) You are not creating unless you are a little uncomfortable (6:29) Sometimes a leader needs to learn to pass the ball to their team (8:10) Different personalities are going to shape your team. Allow those differences to define it as well. (10:19) A growing career is going to demind that we make sacrifices. Leading on the edge is a labor of love. (13:29) Tracy's edge (15:04)

Ryan Hasbrook and his team built a company from scratch out of a basement in Broad Ripple Village. This district of Indianapolis is infused with culture and family. These are two values the team at Eight Eleven Group wanted to insure would define them through the years. Ryan talks with Tim about creating luck and how to keep a culture.   Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn. Learn more about Eight Eleven Group.    Key Takeaways: You put yourself in a position to get lucky (2:18) Gaining momentum from micro-cultures (3:59) Promoting from within (12:04) A company's core values should be reflected in their employeees (13:48) I got it from my mother (18:56)

Matt Wojewuczki is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel and never stopped taking risks throughout his career. At age 45 he decided to go all-in on Microtech Welding Corporation. With a strong team and a family that was willing to make sacrifices, Matt found himself at the helm of something new that he was sure would ultimately pay off in the end.   Connect with Matt on LinkedIn. Learn more about Microtech Welding.    Key Takeaways: Trial by fire (8:42) What makes for a special team? (14:09) The dynamics of the player-coach role (16:09) Not the smartest guy in the room (19:18)

Being part of a winning team is a privilege. We all understand the frustrations of working with a team that doesn't feel the same passion for a project that we do. But, once you get a team sharing a singular vision and rowing in the same direction, the clarity is remarkable. Todd Smart believes that by using the simplification and prioritization techniques, that EOS provides, creating that winning team is easily within reach.   Connect with Todd on LinkedIn.    Key Takeaways Get it done through simplification and prioritization (00:51) Success is going to come with a fair share of failures (4:39) Being part of a winning team can be a privilege and if you get to be party of one you need to defend it (7:56) There are a lot of ways for a team to fall apart (11:02) Decisive people moves are critical to accomplishing your goals (16:19) Getting processes radically simple and followed by all is surprisingly difficult (23:37)

Success can be seen through several different lenses. The Edge wants you to see it as an epic. Sit down with different industry leaders to hear the story of leading on the brink of something life-changing. In each episode, CEO Tim Leman and his guests share stories of entrepreneurship and the risks of leading on The Edge.