The Leaders Foundry Podcast

Mike Saporito, Co-Founder of SmartHabit, joins us to discuss the importance of creating small but impactful habits. It's important to start by understanding the needs of the business and the team. Then you can use nudges to take action to implement the habits. Learn more about Mike on LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/in/mikesaporito, and at www.SmartHabit.com About the Host: Davidson is a leadership coach and consultant based in the Bay Area. He develops and delivers learning programs for people managers and emerging leaders. Davidson also works with teams to strengthen their communication and collaboration skills in order to produce bigger results. Learn more at www.TheLeadersFoundry.com

Hugh Molotsi advises several start-ups in Silicon Valley. Prior to his current venture, Hugh had a successful career at Intuit Inc., the company that develops TurboTax and Quickbooks. He led large engineering teams and was VP of Intuit Labs. Hugh and I discuss what leaders can do to create the space and condition for their teams to innovate. Hugh also shares his thoughts on what kills innovation. Learn more about Hugh on LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/in/hughie, and follow his blog at www.blog.hughmolotsi.com Host: Davidson Young www.TheLeadersFoundry.com

Pop culture offers a lot of leadership lessons. One of our favorite shows is The Game of Thrones - the epic series on HBO. Mira Ringler and I discuss the notable leaders in the series including Jon Snow and Tywin Lannister. Please note that there are spoilers! Mira Ringler is an executive coach, leadership consultant & facilitator who works with clients to maximize their personal competitive advantage by focusing on their professional presence, leadership style & interactions with others. Host: Davidson Young www.TheLeadersFoundry.com

John Sitar is a Fire Captain for the City of Ontario in Southern California. Learn how he leverages his team's strengths during fires and the importance of knowing what your team members like to eat. Host: Davidson Young www.TheLeadersFoundry.com

Richard is a former executive in the housing and development industry. We discuss the time when the industry was hit hard by the burst of the housing bubble. How do you lead through those difficult situations? Richard is currently an executive coach and consultant based in Seattle. You can learn more about Richard at www.ob1coaching.com Host: Davidson Young www.TheLeadersFoundry.com