Podcasts about leadership journey

Charu Roy, Chief Product Officer at Enlil, shares her extensive journey in the software industry, which began in the late 1980s and evolved into her leadership role in medtech. Charu discusses her role at Enlil, where she oversees the development of an AI-powered platform to enhance medical device lifecycle management. She emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs, fostering team potential, and ensuring cybersecurity in medtech software solutions. With profound insights on her career growth, leadership style, and the technological advancements propelling the industry forward, Charu's story is an inspiring tale of innovation and dedication to improving lives.  Guest links: https://enlil.com/ |  https://www.linkedin.com/company/enlil-inc/ Charity supported: ASPCA Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 069 - Charu Roy [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host Lindsey, and today I'm absolutely delighted to introduce you to Charu Roy. Charu is the Chief Product Officer at Enlil, where she leads product strategy, vision, and execution for the company's AI powered medtech development platform. With over two decades of experience building and scaling enterprise software products, Charu brings deep industry expertise in product management, user-centered design, and go to market leadership. Before Enlil, she held senior product roles at industry leaders, including Epicor, Oracle, I-2 Technologies slash Aspect Development, HP and Agile Software, where she drove software innovation across enterprise cloud SaaS and data driven solutions. Known for her ability to align customer needs with business strategy, she is passionate about delivering products that transform complex industries and enable measurable impact. Well, welcome, Charu, to the conversation today. I'm so excited to be speaking with you. [00:01:54] Charu Roy: Thank you so much for having me. I'm very really excited about being here on this podcast. [00:02:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, awesome. Yeah. Well, I would love, if you wouldn't mind starting off by sharing a little bit about yourself, your background, and what led you to medtech. [00:02:10] Charu Roy: Sure. As every other sort of person who gets into the software world, I came in a while back in 1987 to 89, where I did Master's in Computer Science at University of Louisiana. That was my first introduction to America, really. And computer science brought me to the Bay Area where I worked at HP, Hewlett Packard. In those days, it was called Scientific Instruments Division in Palo Alto. And there I programmed robotic hands to, to sort of move that, the vial from samples, drug samples from athletes so that they could get tested for drugs. So, I didn't know the importance of all this. It was my first job. I enjoyed myself seven years, you know, software programming, really, and understood how a large company works. And then slowly I started getting a little bored. So I went on to my next startup and was involved in the same kind of principles that drive things today. So I just sort of built my way up. In terms of the software, I joined different groups, ran consulting services, ran engineering, and sort of worked myself up through the ranks and into sort of more decision making capabilities, and you know, continued to join companies and learn new things and leave them for some better opportunities. So I moved from Hewlett Packard to a startup that was called Aspect Development, which got sold to I-2 Technologies for $9.3 billion in those days. So, you know, I went through that acquisition, trying to understand the market, what kind of software triggers buying, you know-- so sort of just the software aspects of how to sell software, how to develop software, how to deploy it. So in general, I was learning all of the ropes until I came to Agile PLM, which is a company which, very popular company which made it very sort of easy to deploy software, especially software called Product Lifecycle Management. So I was -- here, I was in and out of companies, learning and understanding the world of software until I fell into med device companies being my customers. So med device being our customers meant, you know, a lot more strictness, a lot more process, with the software itself. So here I was trying to now go through those kind of features, trying to understand what med device needed when they were building products. So, from Agile, I went to Conformia. Again, it was the same, it was regulatory product for wine, spirits and pharma --very adjacent to med device. But again, it was the same thing about how to be provide, how to provide a traceable platform where our customers can trace there, the make of the wine or make of the spirit, or make of a pharma drug or make off of med device. All the principles underlying it are the same because it's a regulated product at the end of the day, but so that's how I kind of fell into it, and I enjoyed every bit of that until I got acquired by Oracle. And so I continued at Oracle doing the same thing over and over again; rebuilt the same products again at Oracle in the clouds, and I was managing the old Agile products. So it's an interesting journey where I was, you know, started off as a software programmer. And I didn't know anything about, you know, the use cases until the time I sort of joined Oracle and understood my customers better. And that's how I came in there. And of course I was at Epicor and finally I made my way to Enlil, which is a very small company, and I'm doing the same thing again. It's just with a different set of customers, very small to medium sized companies. So that's how my career sort of spanned 30 years. [00:06:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Oh my goodness. Well, there is so much to dive into all of that. Thank you for sharing. It's so cool to hear about all of the winding paths that lead us to maybe, you know, where we're meant to be in, in any given season. And yeah, I just love learning about it. So, okay. So I'm curious, you know, way back when did you like growing up, did you always have an interest in computers and computer science? Is this something you knew you wanted to get into? [00:06:40] Charu Roy: Not at all, actually it was a suggestion, and in those days, parents kind of suggested that you be a engineer or a doctor or a chartered accountant. The choices were very limited. And so my father said, "you will do computer science." And I said, "okay." And there I was and there was no, no sort of emotional attachment to any of those professions. And, I liked it well enough to continue, and I found it was easy enough to understand the principles and work at it. So yeah, there was no-- you know, in these days I think kids are training themselves like by seven or eight to program. And I'm seeing, you know, machine language I mean AI, ML, LLMs being taught to seven year olds and sort of trying to shape them, but in those days it was just some very simple choices, I guess. So, yeah, not a very romantic story. I was never programming younger in my younger days, but I think you know, compared to all the choices youngsters have these days, but just fell into it. [00:07:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Sure. Oh, how fun. You know, even though, yes, it was somewhat prescribed for you, at least originally, and I'm so glad that you fell in love and it ended up being a happy place for you because... [00:07:57] Charu Roy: Yeah, and I think I fell in love with the customer, how customers reacted to the software. I didn't fall in love with the software delivery process or anything else, but it was just the way customers said, "oh, I like that. It's gonna make it easier for me to do something. I'm having a tough time tracking it on paper. I just hate it what I'm doing right now, and your software will help." So I think that's a part that makes me feel really pleased that okay it's going into some good hands and it's going to be used. [00:08:30] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, by people who really appreciate and value what you can contribute, what maybe comes --at this point, I guess-- naturally to you. And so it's, you're able to translate somebody's ideas or dreams into a really tangible solution. [00:08:48] Charu Roy: Yeah. And in fact, somebody's pain points, like they're really sort of, trying their best to use little resources they might have, wasting a lot of time on either tracking something on paper or in emails. And I think those are the kind of pain points that I really like to understand and say, "Hey, will the software help really help your day to day life? Will it make it easier to find things?" I think that's where I find my sort of biggest thrill of when a customer says, "Yes, you shaved off three hours of my time by giving me this efficient system." [00:09:26] Lindsey Dinneen: Nice. Yeah. Oh my goodness. Yes , and the products that you're making are indeed life impacting and make a difference. And that is rewarding because you know that the work you --do all work is important, but it's really fun when you get to know personally the impact that you get to have. [00:09:45] Charu Roy: Right, right. [00:09:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. So, okay, so I'm, I'd love to dive in a little bit more to your current company and role and learn about that, and how you're helping, you're still helping people you know, win through this. [00:10:00] Charu Roy: So, yes, absolutely. Enlil is part of Shifamed, the portfolio. Shifamed invests in med device devices typically, so ophthalmology devices or cardio devices. Enlil came about as an enterprise software company within the portfolio because they realized that they needed some software to throw all their data into, right? So they had early designs, prototype data. They might have had some user requirements, what kind of standards they might have to follow. So all those were floating about, again, in emails and paper. Enlil came in saying that we can store this data more successfully, more cleanly in a structured fashion so that our users can find that data. And this becomes really important as the med device company moves on and tries to apply for regulatory approval at that time, they need all that history and the data behind the device. And they wanna be able to find it easily and present it to auditors. So, Enlil's a structured way of describing all the data that the customer has and being able to find it easily and then run their audits using the data. So it's a very crucial part of their lifecycle, their product lifecycle. And so it's really important for us to be secure, reliable, available, 24/7. All of that applies to us and basically defines how they go about driving their product lifecycle. [00:11:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Well, and you know, one thing that stood out to me when you were talking about that was of course the security aspect. And as we all know, we're, we're probably much more so than in the past, hyper aware of the critical need for cybersecurity and the role it plays specifically in medical device technology. And I'm curious if you could speak a little bit more to that particular element. [00:11:55] Charu Roy: Yeah, we have a lot of layers of security, you know, right from the folks who are accessing the software. The software is hosted in a well-known, reputable cloud service environment. So apart from them providing us cybersecurity and access control and everything else, we have another set of layers on top of that. So our users are vetted and they all have a password. People can be invited and not just sort of show up. So, there's a lot of control of what they can see and can do. Every button sort of, you know, has a role behind it or a layer of control. So not everyone can do everything and press any and all buttons. So, security is at many levels. And we also have a lot of audit trails, e-signatures, and so on. So everything is done to protect the data, and audits are run regularly by them and by us to make sure that nobody who's supposed to be, you know, people who are not supposed to see the data, don't see the data. [00:13:01] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Excellent. Yeah, I know that's just something that is, should be at least, on the forefront, especially of startups' minds as they're thinking about this and working towards having a really secure device. So it sounds like you've built in all of that safeguarding really well and really intentionally. So, so, okay, so I know that -- well, there's a few things that really stood out to me on your LinkedIn profile, and I'm just curious if we could dive into a couple things. One was, I love how you said that you're "passionate about teams and people delivering to their full potential," and I was wondering if you could speak a little bit more to that. [00:13:42] Charu Roy: Yeah, so, you know, along the years I've noticed that people in my team, the team members, they're there, they're working hard, but I do like to understand what's making them tick, what might they be wanting to do, which they haven't got gotten to do yet. Can we unlock some potential, some skill, some talent? And I think that comes about by sort of just talking about it , trying to give them openings about, "Hey, look, I've got this cool project or this cool feature. Any thoughts on that?" Just to understand, are they happy doing what they're doing, or is there something more they could do? And so I think that human touch, you know, is -- it was given to me, or at least it was taught to me by some mentors along the way. And I think that's a part that I really like to explore and see how can teams do better, not just in a numbers, not just turnaround features and releases on time, but are they happy doing it? Did they contribute something meaningful along the way? Did they feel they grew in the process? Did they feel they were recognized for some new responsibilities that they may not have stepped up for in some other companies? So that's a feeling I'm trying to always give them and sort of hoping that we contribute to their growth, not just the company and the bottom line. [00:15:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that's critical and key,, and really speaks to who you are as a leader. And I'm actually very curious, you know, you mentioned earlier having kind of worked your way up at HP and then, you know, that may be opening some doors for you for of course, your future opportunities, and I'm curious, what has your own leadership journey looked like? Has, does leadership come naturally to you? Have you spent a lot of, you know, time and resources, whatever, developing those skill sets or how did that work for you? [00:15:29] Charu Roy: I think I was thrown into the deep end of the pool several times, you know, like, so I kicked into the pool, so to learn to swim. So similarly I was made to take on responsibility pretty much the very beginning. So I kind of knew that there were certain things expected that I should be doing, can be doing and then this introspection saying that, did I give the right amount of energy to that particular responsibility and did I do well? So just a lot of introspection and being able to understand, did I do well as a leader? But I've been honing it, honing skills. I mean, nothing out of an MBA school, nothing out of, you know, college that helped me. I think it was just about pure interest in psychology, pure interest in humans, you know, just being able to connect and how did I make them feel? How did they make me feel in those interactions? And is that, was that good? Was there something we could do to incorporate more people to get that feeling of ownership or anything? So it wasn't a, you know, by rote or something that I learned in a school. It was more of just sort of. Being thrown into situations where I had to come out of it somewhat gracefully and some somewhat feeling like I had also learned along the way. [00:16:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, that, that's wonderful and incredible. And I think, you know, you mentioned learning along the way, and one thing also that stood out to me was, the recommendations on your profiles are so lovely for you. And two things stood out: they, one thing was somebody mentioned you're always learning, which is a gift in and of itself. And then the other thing was you're always letting others succeed. And that's such a beautiful gift and I'm wondering if you could talk more about both of those as well. [00:17:16] Charu Roy: Yeah, I think it's not about just me being sort of the boss and being able to tell people what to do, though I think success comes from enabling or encouraging the teams to again contribute without any barriers, any levels, or politics. I love the fact that we are in a small company, and I can say safely that, you know, politics --in larger companies there are politics. People are always trying to sort of be showing that they are very valuable. But in a small startup, it's very quickly apparent that there are certain valuable players there and startups, everybody is valuable, right? So I think being able to encourage the team members to do what they think is best for the problem to solve it. And of course, there are reasons why you can't sometimes accept the solution, but the fact that they're thinking about it and the fact they're able to openly express their opinions and say, "No, you're wrong, Charu." I think this is the way to do it. I love that. I think, somebody disagrees with me in a meeting, I just think that's the best thing that could have happened as a style of management. Because I'm not, you know, insecure in that sense. I don't sulk afterwards. I have had bosses and so on who don't like that kind of, you know, disagreements in public. And I think that's a part where I beg to differ, and I want to have people say what they think, what are they feeling, what are the problems, really the truth, and fix it, really. So I think it's less waste of a time when people are honest, and get to the point, and we are able to solve it together rather than hide behind, you know, facades, I guess. [00:19:01] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that's beautiful. And yeah, I've often said for me personally, that, you know, more heads are better than one. I mean, I could have a, an opinion on whatever it is that we're talking about, but really, until we collaborate and start sharing those ideas and those thoughts and opinions , all of a sudden those kinds of sparks happen where, you know, you start with one thing and then it, and then somebody else catches that and they take it even to the next level and it just keeps going. And it's so cool to see the creativity and problem solving and innovation that comes from allowing those conversations. [00:19:36] Charu Roy: Yes, exactly. Creativity and innovation. You've said it so well. That comes with smart people being in the same room, arguing, not agreeing, and then something comes out of that, right? I mean, either your thoughts get clearer because you've seen every side of the coin and you're able to say, "Okay, I know the pros and cons and we can go this way, knowing the full effect of what we are going to do." So I think surrounding myself with smart people who have varied opinions, I think that's a beauty and a blessing really. [00:20:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes it is, and you've nailed it with varying opinions. You know, it's easy to get yourself into a situation-- and not necessarily intentionally-- but just it's easy to give into a situation where you've surrounded yourself with people who all kind of have the same opinions on things. And so inviting those conversations to take place that might be difficult, might be challenging, might be frustrating at times, but allowing for that and being open to other points of view and experience. I mean, that's the beauty of a really good collaborative environment is all of those varying opinions that don't necessarily match yours. [00:20:50] Charu Roy: Yes, exactly. Exactly. [00:20:52] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. So, okay, so looking back, could 10-year-old you have ever imagined where you'd end up today? [00:21:00] Charu Roy: No, absolutely not. I thought I wanted to be a doctor or something vague. 10-year-old me was climbing trees and eating guavas off the trees in Delhi. So it was really crazy childhood. And you know, it wasn't filled with studies and rules and stuff. So I think coming to this, a country when I was young, being able to absorb everything, the culture, the of course the education itself and being able to sort of grow within the companies that I joined, i, I think that was the journey that I was sort of a pointing more towards rather than the childhood me. The childhood me was horrible, I think. [00:21:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh man. Honest reflection right there. That's awesome. Yeah, okay. Are there any moments that really stand out to you, perhaps with your current position or, you know, something in your past where you really thought, "Wow, what I'm doing makes a difference. I am in the right industry, at the right time, in the right place." [00:22:07] Charu Roy: I think it's the technology now that, you know, speaking from a technical viewpoint of shipping software, meaning full software, more easily, the time is now. I feel that the culmination of everything I've learned about pain points and users and customers, all of that's culminating in in the product that I'm managing right now, using new technologies, having the right technologies to choose from and being able to propel that software forward to our users. I feel that, "Wow, what a time to be a product officer really, when we have so many choices and being able to be able to apply that to real world problems and real pain points." I had the same pain points 20 years ago, even 30 years ago, but we couldn't do much. We had to, you know, write painful programs. We had to write database queries and, you know, things like that. It was quite painful, I would say. And then now to see all the tools where we can create things overnight and be able to ship it to customers, just hitting the nail on the head. We had to experiment a lot in the old days but I think the time now is is really special. We are on an sort of an industrial revolution or a computer science revolution here with the AI, MML, the LLMs, being able to do so much with probably less resources than before. So. [00:23:39] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. So seeing the impact of the work and getting to not have it be so painful. [00:23:45] Charu Roy: Yes. It used be very painful and now I'm thinking, I think we're at the right time, right place now with this product. And it's not just about the products. It's the kind of help we are getting as software professionals to help deliver software and support our users. I think that's really special and I, we are still learning, we're still trying to understand all the technologies that are available to us and how can we make our lives easier and our customers feel that we've solved some problems for them. [00:24:14] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And I think that there's just, it is really wonderful again-- just to, to circle back to this kind of been a running theme of getting to be able to experience for the end user or with the end user, that moment of, "Oh wow, I needed this is so helpful and it's gonna make a difference." [00:24:36] Charu Roy: Yeah. I remember in my past, same sort of software tracking wine being made. And that software was pretty cool. It, it used to track where the wine sat and which barrel for how long. And so the pleasure of talking to wine makers, and being able to show them how the software track the progress of the wine and being able to print out a label at the very end for them, saying that "this wine sat in these bottles or these barrels for a while," and that technology application for a simple, naive user, I thought that was it. That was the, you know, the culmination of all the learnings that I had over the years to be able to explain the software so easily to a end user who might be a distiller or a winemaker or somebody, a farmer. I thought that was pretty cool. And that since then, of course, technology has changed, but I think we're beginning to see the effect on a naive user, which we couldn't do, you know, 30 years ago. [00:25:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Oh my goodness. That is, it is so cool. And I love the work you're doing and just learning all about your history so far and just exciting to see where it's gonna end up too, and as you continue along your career path, but pivoting the conversation a little bit just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want, could be within your area of expertise, it doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach? [00:26:06] Charu Roy: I would probably think about teaching psychology of the individual. I don't have a PhD or a even basic courses in psychology, but I just love the fact that, you know, you can apply psychology, figure out how a user might or somebody might react to something that you say, do, think so I, if it was a master class and I'd be teaching you know, teaching more about life interactions, you know, ordinary interactions. How can they be made more meaningful, more fruitful, using psychological tricks or phrases? I don't know all of those things, but I would really think that I could teach that based on, you know, facial expressions, body mannerisms, or body-- what do they call it, sort of, you know, criminal stories. They read your mind based on certain mannerisms of flutter viol. So yes, psychology is a masterclass I would teach, but more applied to daily interactions, maybe work situations and being able to use psychology better to improve your own work relationships with people and even just general interactions. Yeah, so that would be my attempt at being a psychologist and eventually be a criminal psychologist. [00:27:28] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Oh my goodness. That would be so interesting. Yeah, I love that idea. And the masterclass sounds fabulous, so I'm signing up whenever you do it. [00:27:37] Charu Roy: Okay, I'll go get my degrees for it then. [00:27:40] Lindsey Dinneen: Right, right, right. Yeah. Ah, details. Awesome. How do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:27:50] Charu Roy: This is something that I've always felt deeply about. It's not what you say or what you do, it's how you make people feel, that Maya Angelo said that this much nicer than what I'm saying, but and I've had a few people say this to me, saying that, "We worked together 30 years ago, but that day you made me feel good." And I don't even remember what I said, what I did, but the fact that they remember me for what I made them feel. The fact that somebody also told me that they "don't avoid me when I'm walking up to them because, because I make them feel like things are okay, things are good, however bad the problem is." So they say that with other people they would duck and, you know, go away in the opposite direction. But with me they're waiting for me to come up to them. I'd like to continue that, that feeling that somebody feels like, "Hey, you are coming up to them and you just make them feel good in some fashion." Nothing else. I think that feeling, if I could evoke in people, they say, "Oh yeah, she made me feel good that day. I don't know what she said, but she made me feel good." That's enough. [00:29:01] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that, yes, that is more than enough. What a beautiful legacy. Yeah, and then final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:29:15] Charu Roy: I think my dogs smile. I would say he's got missing teeth and so when he looks at me when I first come, you know, come back home and he is smiling almost, and he is sniffling and, you know, trying to sneeze and smile at the same time. Oh my God, what kind of a character dog this is? So that makes me smile and laugh the whole time, especially the missing teeth. Poor thing. He doesn't understand that his teeth are missing because of me, and yet he's smiling at me, so. [00:29:50] Lindsey Dinneen: That is so sweet and cute. Oh my goodness. I love, I know somebody at one point said, "You know, dogs don't actually smile." I don't believe them. They smile. [00:30:00] Charu Roy: They smile and they choke while they smile because my dog has a small nose, I guess. So he chokes when he smiles, and so he is choking, and he is smiling, and this missing teeth there. I was like, "Oh my God." [00:30:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. Yes. I mean, that would just I, yes, I can just sort of picture this. I love, love dogs and so I'm just picturing this and I, that would bring me joy every single day, definitely. Excellent. Well, this has been such a wonderful time spent with you today. Thank you for sharing your stories and your journey and your advice, and I really appreciate some of those in particular, your leadership advice, and the impact that you can have as a leader, inviting the collaboration, having conversations that encourage people to have varying opinions and maybe outright disagree with you. I love what you're wanting to, you know, wanting your legacy to be, and so that's how you're intentionally showing up in the world. And so I just wanna thank you so, so very much for being here. We're really grateful to have you. [00:31:10] Charu Roy: Thank you, and thank you so much for your intelligent questions and insightful questions that go above and beyond just you know, a company and it's gold. It's there, there's something so human about your questions-- and I love when I'm like, "Oh my goodness, this is so, so interesting to see in this day and age, somebody taking the time to ask such questions" and I really appreciate you for that. [00:31:36] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, thank you. Well, I really appreciate that feedback too, because it's, you know, you come up with an idea-- speaking of sometimes echo chambers, you come up with an idea and you think, "Oh, this is how I'd like to go about this, but does it resonate with somebody else?" So that's delightful to hear. [00:31:51] Charu Roy: Fantastic, thank you, thank you for having me. [00:31:54] Lindsey Dinneen: And we're so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which is dedicated to preventing animal cruelty in the United States. So thank you for choosing that organization to support Thank you so much, and gosh, I just wish you the most continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. And to all of our listeners for tuning in, I wanna thank you for being here as well. And if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I'd love it if you'd share this episode with a colleague or two, and we'll catch you next time. [00:32:31] Charu Roy: Thank you. [00:32:32] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. 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In this episode, Monsignor Shea reflects on leadership as stewardship, emphasizing that true influence comes through love, attentiveness, and surrender rather than force. He shares how personal experiences—especially the death of his brother—shaped his understanding of servant leadership and deepened his reliance on the Holy Spirit. The conversation explores humility, the joy of watching others build on one's work, and the importance of holding leadership roles lightly. Monsignor Shea also notes a growing hunger among today's students for meaning and truth, which is reshaping the landscape of Catholic higher education.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Connect with Brett: Website: https://brettpowell.org Coaching: buildmylifecompass.com/coaching Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg   Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Editing by ForteCatholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

Dr. Reggie McNeal enjoys helping people, leaders, and Christian organizations determine and experience epic wins with Kingdom impact. He currently serves as City Coach for GoodCities of Minneapolis MN. Check out his books and podcast at: https://reggiemcneal.org/  TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:25 McNeal's Leadership Journey 6:15 Why is it important to be kingdom focused as opposed to church centric? 8:44 How does the kingdom focus change how a pastor ministers to his people? 15:55 What information does every leader need to know? 19:15 Why aren't many leaders experts in self-awareness? 21:30 What does it take to end your race well?  27:00 The importance of community and relationship 31:30 The difference between a career minister and a shepherd DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here. RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on X. Follow Richard on Facebook. Read Richard's latest blog here.

Audra Kahr is executive vice president for finance and administration at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Kahr joins our host Melissa Farley to discuss her journey from private sector accounting to higher education leadership, building exceptional teams, and creating a legacy focused on student success.   "Leadership is about really taking everything you've encountered throughout your life and making it come to life in better ways. As leaders, we fail all the time. We don't always get the right answer," Kahr says. This philosophy shapes how she approaches team building and institutional growth. "What I will do is own it if I get it wrong. I will be honest. I've lived my career by the values that I set early on, and I think if you demonstrate that for your team they can then emulate that."   Join us for a conversation with Kahr as she shares insights on managing diverse responsibilities, adapting to higher education's changing landscape, and maintaining a student-centered approach to financial leadership.   Links Check out NACUBO's other podcasts! Career Conversations NACUBO in Brief

We are excited to introduce you to Dr. Ron Simms and the experiences that prepared him to join TRP as one of our newest coaches. He shares how chiropractic entered his life, the mentors who shaped his early years, and the lessons he learned while building a business that no longer depends on his personal output. His story shows how time inside TRP, steady coaching, and real challenges helped him grow as both a doctor and a leader.Dr. Ron talks with Dr. Lona about why he feels called to support other doctors, especially those who feel stuck doing everything themselves. They also explore why the profession is at a pivotal moment and why strong coaching matters more than ever. The conversation highlights who he is, what he cares about, and the kind of guidance he hopes to bring to the TRP community.Key Highlights01:15 – Hear how an injury, a generous mentor, and early exposure to patient care led Dr. Ron toward chiropractic.02:42 – Learn how five years under a philosophical mentor shaped his foundation as a doctor.03:43 – Understand how 13 years inside TRP and a scale mastermind guided his growth.04:54 – See why returning to the same lessons repeatedly created deeper implementation and bigger breakthroughs.06:16 – Discover how small, steady coaching steps helped him grow without burning out.07:04 – Learn why early hiring mistakes pushed him to master the associate model before teaching others.08:22 – Hear the turning point that made durability, structure, and team leadership non-negotiable.09:40 – Understand the moment he realized he wanted to help doctors avoid the pain he once went through.11:45 – See which types of doctors he feels called to coach and why they resonate with his story.15:50 – Explore why he believes the profession is entering a defining moment and why TRP needs more coaches right now.18:34 - Success Partner, Mark Lewis of Platinum, sits down with Dr. Kevin to share how the right practice management software can save hours each week, improve patient retention, and significantly increase your bottom line. He explains how to streamline scheduling, billing, and care plans while integrating key tools into one easy-to-use system. You'll also hear how Platinum's upcoming features can help you cut thousands in extra software costs, boost efficiency for your team, and create a smoother, more consistent experience for your patientsResources MentionedJoin the TRP Remarkable Attraction Immersion - Oct 10 and 11 in Phoenix, AZ and Oct 24 & 25 in Adelaide, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/ For more information about Platinum please visit: https://www.platinumsystem.com/To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcastTo schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcastLearn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast

In this episode of Coaching Health Care Leaders, Dr. Lisa interviews Dr. Sandy Balwan, Chief Medical Officer at Northwell Direct. Dr. Balwan shares her inspiring journey from immigrant to healthcare leader, emphasizing the balance between clinical practice and leadership. They discuss strategies for supporting providers, empowering patients—especially women — as family health leaders, and simplifying communication. Dr. Balwan offers practical leadership advice on authenticity, passion, and setting boundaries, emphasizing the importance of leading by example and prioritizing patient and provider needs in healthcare transformation. Introduction to the Podcast and Guest (00:00:02) Dr. Lisa introduces the podcast, its mission, and Dr. Sandy Balwan's background and roles. Dr. Balwan's Leadership Journey (00:03:01) Dr. Balwan shares her immigrant background, education, and career progression in medicine and leadership. Day in the Life of a Healthcare Leader (00:05:41) Dr. Balwain describes balancing clinical practice, supporting providers, and serving employers and patients. Balancing Clinical Practice and Leadership (00:08:50) Discussion on the importance and feasibility of maintaining both clinical and leadership roles. Leading by Example in Healthcare (00:09:20) Dr. Balwan explains why clinical experience is essential for credibility and effective leadership. Supporting and Influencing Teams (00:12:49) Strategies for supporting providers, influencing teams, and fostering collaboration in healthcare settings. Communicating Value-Based Care to Providers (00:13:12) How to explain value-based care concepts and motivate providers to adopt new practices. Challenges in Healthcare: Access and Communication (00:16:51) Discussion of major challenges in healthcare, including patient access and effective communication. Patient-Centered Communication Strategies (00:19:26) Importance of tailoring communication to patients' needs and using relatable explanations. Women's Role in Family Health (00:22:56) Highlighting the critical role women play in family health and strategies to support them. Tips for Thriving as a Healthcare Leader (00:25:33) Dr. Balwan shares three tips for leaders to thrive and maintain self-care amid adversity. Personal Reflections and Looking Forward (00:27:38) Dr. Balwan discusses personal growth, setting boundaries, and aspirations for the future. Closing Remarks (00:29:02) Dr. Lisa and Dr. Balwan conclude the episode with gratitude and well wishes. If you are looking to accelerate your leadership career and learn how to influence and impact teams, join us for our Coaching Intensive Weekend, taking place December 12-14, where you will learn the foundational skills to communicate more effectively with your team and coach them to success. Learn more here

Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts!In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Steve Harnish of Central Manor Dairy LLC in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania describes how they address bottlenecks on their 200-cow dairy operation, navigate land price constraints, and leverage certain pieces of technology to manage their cows more intensively. From upgrading their transition cow facility and installing cow ID technology to investing in rumination boluses and benchmarking through DRMS data, Steve says not everything happened at once. But with patience and time, these upgrades have given them more data at their fingertips to be proactive with herd health and boost milk production. Steve also shares his leadership journey and what he learned along the way after serving on multiple boards and participating in advocacy efforts across the dairy industry. 

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Hesitation to Triumph: Rohan's Diwali Leadership Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिवाली का उत्सव करीब था और पूरा कार्यालय एक नई उमंग से भरा हुआ था।En: The Diwali festival was approaching, and the entire office was filled with a new excitement.Hi: ऑफिस के कॉरपोरेट कमरे में दीयों की रौशनी झिलमिला रही थी और दरवाजों पर गेंदे के फूलों की माला लटक रही थी।En: The corporate room of the office was shimmering with the light of diyas, and garlands of marigold flowers were hanging on the doors.Hi: वातावरण में अगरबत्ती की सुगंध और मिठाइयों की खुशबू घुली हुई थी, जो हर किसी के चेहरे पर मुस्कान ला रही थी।En: The atmosphere was filled with the fragrance of incense and the aroma of sweets, bringing a smile to everyone's face.Hi: रोहन इस साल की दिवाली प्रस्तुति को लेकर बेहद उत्साहित था।En: Rohan was very excited about this year's Diwali presentation.Hi: वह एक मेहनती और महत्वाकांक्षी प्रोजेक्ट मैनेजर था, जिसके मन में अपने सहकर्मियों और उच्च अधिकारियों को प्रभावित करने की छिपी हुई चाह थी।En: He was a hardworking and ambitious project manager with a hidden desire to impress his colleagues and higher officials.Hi: वह चाहता था कि यह प्रस्तुति सही से हो ताकि उसे प्रमोशन के लिए चुना जा सके और वह अपने दोस्त और बॉस सभी के बीच सम्मान पा सके।En: He wanted the presentation to go perfectly so that he could be considered for a promotion and gain respect among his friends and boss.Hi: लेकिन रोहन मन में कई झिझक और आत्म-संदेह भी महसूस कर रहा था।En: However, Rohan was also feeling many hesitations and self-doubts.Hi: उसने पूरे कार्यक्रम की जिम्मेदारी खुद पर ले रखी थी, जिसे लेकर वह काफी तनाव में आ गया था।En: He had taken the entire responsibility of the program upon himself, which had stressed him out quite a bit.Hi: उसे समझ नहीं आ रहा था कि कैसे सभी के विविध रुचियों को ध्यान में रखते हुए एक ऐसी प्रस्तुति तैयार की जाए जो सबको पसंद आए।En: He wasn't sure how to prepare a presentation that would cater to everyone's diverse interests and be liked by all.Hi: अनिका, उसकी सहकर्मी और मित्र, हमेशा उसकी सहायता करने के लिए तैयार रहती थी।En: Anika, his colleague and friend, was always ready to help him.Hi: वह रचनात्मक सुझाव देने में निपुण थी और रोहन को भावनात्मक सहारा भी देती थी।En: She was adept at providing creative suggestions and gave emotional support to Rohan.Hi: लेकिन, वह रोहन की गहरी चिंताओं से अंजान थी।En: However, she was unaware of his deep concerns.Hi: संजय, ऑफिस का अनुभवी इवेंट कोऑर्डिनेटर, जानता था कि रोहन में नेतृत्व की क्षमता है लेकिन उसे यह भी एहसास था कि रोहन छोटी-छोटी चीजों पर ज्यादा ध्यान केंद्रित करता है।En: Sanjay, the experienced event coordinator of the office, knew that Rohan had leadership potential, but he also realized that Rohan focused too much on minor details.Hi: उसने कई बार रोहन को सलाह दी थी कि वह थोड़ी जिम्मेदारी दूसरों को भी सौंपे।En: He had advised Rohan several times to delegate some responsibility to others.Hi: आखिरकार, रोहन ने महसूस किया कि वह अकेले सबकुछ नहीं कर सकता।En: Eventually, Rohan realized that he couldn't do everything alone.Hi: उसने अनिका और संजय को कुछ कार्य सौंप दिए।En: He assigned some tasks to Anika and Sanjay.Hi: अनिका ने प्रस्तुति में नए आइडियाज जोड़े और संजय ने कार्यक्रम के तकनीकी पहलुओं का ध्यान रखा।En: Anika added new ideas to the presentation, and Sanjay took care of the technical aspects of the program.Hi: टीम के सहयोग से काम में तेजी आई और सब कुछ सही दिशा में चलने लगा।En: With the team's cooperation, the work picked up speed, and everything started moving in the right direction.Hi: लेकिन कार्यक्रम के दिन, जब सब कुछ सही तरीके से चल रहा था, तभी प्रस्तुति की तकनीकी व्यवस्था में एक गंभीर समस्या आ गई।En: But on the day of the program, when everything was going well, a serious issue arose in the technical setup of the presentation.Hi: स्क्रीन पर प्रोजेक्टर काम नहीं कर रहा था।En: The projector screen wasn't working.Hi: रोहन के लिए यह एक बड़ा झटका था लेकिन उसने धैर्य नहीं खोया।En: This was a big setback for Rohan, but he didn't lose patience.Hi: उसने तुरंत एक वैकल्पिक योजना तैयार की और अनिका और संजय की मदद ली।En: He quickly prepared an alternative plan and took help from Anika and Sanjay.Hi: कुछ देर की हलचल के बाद, प्रस्तुति एक बार फिर से पटरी पर आ गई।En: After a little commotion, the presentation was back on track.Hi: कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत में आई बाधाएं अब प्रस्तुति को और भी अधिक रोचक बना रही थीं।En: The obstacles faced at the beginning of the program were now making the presentation even more interesting.Hi: रोहन की नेतृत्व क्षमता और उसकी टीम का कठिन परिश्रम रंग लाया।En: Rohan's leadership skills and his team's hard work paid off.Hi: सभी दर्शकों ने प्रस्तुति की सराहना की और रोहन को उसकी नेतृत्व क्षमता के लिए प्रशंसा मिली।En: All the audience appreciated the presentation, and Rohan received praise for his leadership ability.Hi: कार्यक्रम के अंत में अपने सहयोगियों और वरिष्ठों के बीच खड़ा रहकर, रोहन ने महसूस किया कि सफलता अकेले नहीं बल्कि टीम के साथ मिलकर हासिल होती है।En: Standing among his colleagues and seniors at the end of the program, Rohan realized that success is achieved not alone but by working together as a team.Hi: उसकी समझ में आ गया था कि शेयर किया हुआ संतोष व्यक्तिगत सफलता से कहीं अधिक संतोषजनक होता है।En: He understood that shared satisfaction is much more fulfilling than individual success.Hi: वह अब आत्मविश्वास से भरा था और उसे अपने नेतृत्व में एक नई दिशा दिखी थी।En: He was now filled with confidence and saw a new direction in his leadership.Hi: इस दिवाली के उत्सव के साथ ही, रोहन ने न केवल एक शानदार प्रस्तुति दी, बल्कि अपने भीतर छिपी नेतृत्व क्षमता को भी पहचाना और अपने सपनों की ओर एक और कदम बढ़ाया।En: With this Diwali celebration, Rohan not only delivered an outstanding presentation but also recognized his hidden leadership capabilities and took another step towards his dreams. Vocabulary Words:approaching: करीबexcitement: उमंगshimmering: झिलमिला रहीgarlands: मालाfragrance: सुगंधambitious: महत्वाकांक्षीself-doubts: आत्म-संदेहcater: ध्यान में रखते हुएdiverse: विविधadept: निपुणemotional support: भावनात्मक सहाराdelegate: सौंपेalternative: वैकल्पिकcommotion: हलचलobstacles: बाधाएंrecognize: पहचानाfulfilling: संतोषजनकaspired: चाहhesitations: झिझकresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीconcerns: चिंताओंleadership: नेतृत्वcapability: क्षमताsatisfaction: संतोषpromotion: प्रमोशनimpress: प्रभावितsetup: व्यवस्थाinitiative: पहलcooperation: सहयोगfulfilled: पूर्ण

In this heart forward and real-talk episode, Beth sits down with Alex, skinBe Med Spa's Clinical Lead and Master Injector, to shine a light on what it really looks like to lead with both precision and passion in the aesthetics space. As Alex steps into her first leadership role, the two discuss what it means to rise in your career while staying grounded in clinical excellence, uncompromising safety, and transformative results.They share their behind-the-scenes dynamic, how skinBe is cultivating a culture of growth and grit, and why leading from the treatment room matters just as much as leading from the top. Whether you're in aesthetics, leadership, or building something bold; you'll walk away with insight, inspiration, and maybe a few goosebumps.

Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and sexual assault within the context of student mental health and recovery. The discussion focuses on hope, resilience, and the impact of supportive relationships in higher education.What happens when a leader sees potential in people who've never seen it in themselves? In this deeply moving episode of IngenioUs, Dr. Kristen Esterberg shares how a single moment—when a mentor casually said "when you're a college president"—fundamentally shifted her understanding of her own possibilities. Now, as Chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell, she deliberately practices naming potentialin others, especially those who don't see themselves reflected in traditional leadership roles.Dr. Esterberg's leadership philosophy is grounded in her training as a sociologist and shaped by profound experiences with students overcoming tremendous obstacles. She shares theunforgettable story of a student who was the child of Cambodian refugees, struggling with the intergenerational trauma of genocide. That student brought her a jar of tiny origami stars and cranes—made to fight suicidal thoughts—and years later, Dr. Esterberg watched her cross the stage to receive a master's degree in social work. That jar still sits in her office today as a reminder of the transformative power of authentic relationships in higher education.In this conversation, Dr. Esterberg explores:The transition from "I towe"—moving from faculty to administrative leadership and discovering the joy of lifting barriers at scaleWhy she believes leadership happens at all levels of campus, from physical plant staff leadingsustainability initiatives to students finding their voiceHow her research on the LGBTQ+ homophile movement of the 1940s-50s provides historical perspective and hopeduring challenging timesThe importance of listening—not just to hear, but to truly understand opinions that differ from your ownHer completion of an Ironman Triathlon and how endurance athletics mirrors her approach to leadershipchallengesEssential tools for the leadership toolbox: deep listening skills, social media awareness, and genuine love foreducation, faculty, and studentsWhy creating environments where people can see themselves as leaders is critical to fulfilling higher education's transformative promiseDr. Esterberg's message is both challenging and hopeful: leadership is not the province of a select few but a possibility and responsibility that exists within all members of academiccommunities. By creating spaces where authentic relationships flourish and barriers to success are systematically dismantled, higher education can truly serve all students—especially those who have historically been marginalized or overlooked.This episode will inspire anyone who believes in the power of education to transform lives and the responsibility of leaders to see and name potential in others.ABOUT DR. KRISTEN ESTERBERGDr. Kristen Esterberg is Chancellor of the University ofWashington Bothell. A sociologist by training, she has served in leadership roles at multiple institutions including as Provost at Salem State University and in administrative positions at UMass Lowell. Her research focuses on LGBTQ+ social movements, and she is a passionate advocate for creating inclusiveacademic environments where all students can thrive. An accomplished endurance athlete, she recently completed an Ironman Triathlon.

From rodeo rings to coaching courts — every experience built the leader he is today.Now, as a success coach, he helps others do the same.Catch his inspiring story on Olympic Minds: Leadership Beyond Limits Releasing on 25th October 2025

In today's episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of leadership, learning, and career transitions with the dynamic Mickey Fitch-Collins, PhD. From her unexpected beginnings as the youngest professional bass fisherman in the United States at age 14, to a vibrant career in higher education and corporate learning, Mickey brings an inspiring perspective on what it means to lead—often without a title.Joined by co-host Carlos, the conversation traces Mickey's unique journey from running fishing seminars for audiences four times her age, to managing life-changing moments as a college student leader during 9/11, and eventually realizing her passion lies in helping others grow. Together, they explore the shift from traditional leadership models to more fluid, trust-based influence in today's organizations, the increasing demand for continuous and microlearning, and the crucial role of human skills—like communication, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking—in navigating our fast-paced, tech-driven world.Plus, Mickey dishes out practical tips for adopting AI into your day-to-day and offers fresh insights on the future of work and learning. Whether you're an aspiring leader, an L&D professional, or simply hungry for new ways to grow, this episode is loaded with actionable strategies and uplifting stories you won't want to miss!Time stamps:00:00 Early Public Speaking Success03:10 Leadership Journey in Higher Education08:08 College Maturity and Post-9/11 Realization12:34 Influence Beyond Job Titles15:38 Evolving Careers: From Jobs to Gigs16:52 Gen Z Career: Learning Priorities20:17 Embracing Micro Learning Solutions24:19 "Focus on Critical Thinking Skills"27:58 Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness31:49 Socratic Questioning Techniques Explained36:22 Starting with ChatGPT: A Personal Story37:30 Streamlining Decisions and Finding Wins42:00 "Learning as Strategic Partner"43:15 Leadership: People and Trust Focused46:45 Free 45-Day L&D WorkshopsConnect with Mickey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeyfitchcollins/Company website: https://www.learnit.com/Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Website: https://elenaagar.com/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wijIf you like this video, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! Your support is extremely valued! #careercoaching #careertips #careerresilience #futureofwork #careerstrategy

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with Dr. Todd Bess, Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals, to discuss current leadership trends, the upcoming IASP Fall Conferences, and the power of connection among Indiana school leaders. Together, they explore how the School Leader Paradigm (SLP) continues to shape professional growth across the state and how administrators can bring it to life in their daily practice.

As Robert Glazer's company grew rapidly, he faced a critical leadership challenge: identifying which top performers could scale with the business and which would be left behind. He discovered that when companies double in size, nearly half of their people and processes tend to break. Recognizing that his four-capacity framework for individual growth could also foster team building, he began helping employees and organizations evolve together. In this episode, Robert shares the essential leadership skills for scaling effectively without losing your best talent. In this episode, Hala and Robert will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:41) His Entrepreneurial and Leadership Journey (09:05) Transition From CEO to Teaching Entrepreneurs (14:42) The Concept of Capacity Building (20:12) Scale Sustainably: Effective Team-Building Strategies (26:29) Building Core Values and Team Alignment (34:07) Effective Feedback: A Core Leadership Skill (43:00) Work-Life Balance and Team Wellness (48:00) Building Emotional Capacity and Team Trust (56:19) Leadership Tips for Better Hiring Decisions Robert Glazer is a serial entrepreneur, award-winning executive, and founder and chairman of the board at Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing. He's the author of several bestselling books, including Elevate and Elevate for Teams, which focus on personal growth, leadership, and organizational capacity. Robert is also the host of the Elevate Podcast and the creator of the viral newsletter Friday Forward, read by hundreds of thousands in over 140 countries. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Mercury streamlines your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting. Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  Framer- Go to Framer.com and use code PROFITING to launch your site for free.  Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.  Pipedrive - Get a 30-day free trial at pipedrive.com/profiting  Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: Robert's Podcast, Elevate: bit.ly/Ele_vate  Robert's Book, Elevate: bit.ly/E_levate  Robert's Book, Elevate for Teams: bit.ly/EvateTeams  Robert's Website: robertglazer.com  Robert's Core Values Course: robertglazer.com/compass-yap/  Who by Geoff Smart: bit.ly/-Who  Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod: bit.ly/The_MiracleMorning  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Time Management.

Scott and Noah unpacks agency growth that actually moves the needle for Amazon sellers. They tackle conference takeaways, real playbooks for managing hundreds of brands, and how “unreasonable hospitality” builds sticky B2B relationships. You will hear how top teams stay resilient, communicate proactively, and keep speed and flexibility at the center of every client touchpoint. Also learn how AI is reshaping product discovery on Amazon, from ChatGPT workflows to Rufus and what that means for ranking, conversion, and revenue. Instead of chasing vanity metrics, Scott and Noah show how to optimize for sales and profitability first, with SEO as a supporting lever. If you run an Amazon agency or lead an in-house marketplace team, this episode is your roadmap to faster growth, smarter tools, and happier clients. Episode Notes: 00:50 - Noah Wickham Introduction 02:25 - E-commerce Beginnings and Favorites 04:20 - Joining My Amazon Guy 05:24 -  Leadership Journey with Steven Pope 09:55 - What Amazon Sellers Value 11:00 - The Four Pillars of Amazon Success 11:59 - Amazon Accelerate 13:35 - Amazon's AI Strategy and New Tools 15:45 - Building an AI Tool for Amazon Sellers 19:17 - Adapting to AI Search Behavior 20:25 - The Rise and Adoption of Rufus 21:55 - Golden Seller Awards 24:06 - Managing Hundreds of Seller Accounts 27:10 - The Importance of Speed and Execution 28:20 - Unreasonable Hospitality in B2B Contexts 29:10 - Fast Onboarding and Proactive Communication 31:04 - Business Growth, Innovation, and Culture Sellers United 2025 Related Post: Top 10 Creator Brands on Amazon in 2025 How to Reach Noah: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/noahwickham/ Scott's Links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-needham-a8b39813 X: @itsScottNeedham Instagram: @smartestseller YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartestamazonseller2371 Newsletter: https://www.smartscout.com/newsletter-sign-up Blog: https://www.smartscout.com/blog

Send us a textWhat if youth esports had the same structure, safety, and upward path as Little League or AAU? We sit down with Valhallan Esports' Morris Jackson to unpack how he went from owning a single arena to acquiring the entire brand and relocating HQ to Las Vegas—transforming a scattered scene into a true pipeline for kids, parents, schools, and colleges. From 23 locations across 12 states to an online platform that removes geography as a barrier, Morris lays out a plan to make Valhallan a destination where young gamers train, compete, and grow with purpose.We get practical about what parents really want to know: how to keep kids safe, how to make gaming productive, and how to navigate a space that now includes scholarships and academic tracks. Morris connects specific games to real skills—Rainbow Six Siege to cybersecurity, Minecraft to engineering and systems thinking—and explains how monitored communities, age tiers, and coaching turn screen time into skill time. We also explore how colleges like Boise State and Syracuse are investing, why UNLV's Cyber Week matters, and how scholarships are expanding fast.Las Vegas emerges as the perfect hub: HyperX Arena, global access, and a city that embraces innovation. Morris shares why Valhallan is moving to a corporate‑led model for consistency and quality, how online demand will guide future arena placements, and why this youth‑first focus can capture meaningful share in a $500B ecosystem. He closes with candid, hard‑won advice for entrepreneurs about stretching beyond comfort zones and refusing to let fear set the limits. If you care about kids, education, esports, or building a brand with real community impact, this conversation will stick.Enjoy the episode? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us.

In this flavorful and heartfelt episode of The Cool Fireman Podcast, the crew sits down with Ben Hooper, firefighter-turned-pitmaster and owner of Ben's Backdraft BBQ in Waynesville, NC.Ben shares his journey from firehouse kitchens to launching two food trailers and a thriving brick-and-mortar restaurant—all while staying rooted in faith, community, and first responder culture. He opens up about Hurricane Helene, how his business helped feed the community during the aftermath, and why consistency of greatness matters more than chasing perfection.From whole hog mop sauce to Dave Ramsey discipline and the power of saying “no,” Ben drops serious knowledge (and makes us very hungry along the way).Ben's fire service journey from Cherokee to AshevilleHow Texas-style BBQ changed his life (yes, Franklin BBQ is worth the hype)Starting Ben's Backdraft BBQ with $10K and a dreamServing during and after Hurricane HeleneLessons in leadership, boundaries, and staying true to your valuesWhy “being consistently good” matters more than being the bestDave Ramsey's influence on business & debt-free goalsThe BBQ rub recipe: simple, classic, no sugarTurnout Drill: favorite skills, vacation dreams & cornbread revelations

In this episode of Leading Human, host Chad welcomes leadership expert and author Jim Karloff to discuss his book, 'The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success.' Jim shares his journey in leadership, the inspiration behind his book, and how the six pillars—compassion, empathy, stability, focus, humor, and the crucial element of integrity—can be effectively implemented in any organization. Tune in to explore the nuances of these pillars, learn from Jim's professional experiences, and gain insights into building a resilient, people-first team in today's rapidly changing world.00:00 Introduction to Jim Karloff and His Leadership Philosophy00:55 Jim's Journey to Writing 'The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership'03:28 Unveiling the Six Pillars04:26 The Importance of Integrity in Leadership05:38 Identifying and Addressing Leadership Weaknesses07:39 The Role of Compassion and Empathy in Leadership09:29 A Real-Life Example of Compassionate Leadership15:49 Building Trust and Loyalty Through Integrity16:33 Balancing Empathy and Accountability in Leadership17:44 Supporting Employees Through Personal Crises20:25 Challenges of Maintaining Integrity in Leadership23:58 The Importance of Organizational Culture25:22 Rapid Fire Leadership Insights31:38 Book Giveaway and Final ThoughtsWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book a call to ask questions and learn more about improving how your team communicates here.

In this inspiring new episode, host Melissa Morriss-Olson sits down with Dr. Patty Lynott, President of RockfordUniversity, to explore how unwavering optimism and strategic risk-taking can transform both careers and institutions.What You'll Learn: How career setbacks can become unexpected launching pads for extraordinary growth.Why "hands-off" leadership often produces the most remarkable results. The art of spotting and developing untapped potential in others. How to build genuine confidence that can withstand any challenge. What it takes to lead authentically without playing political games. Strategies for maintaininghope during higher education's most uncertain times.Key Takeaways: Confidence is the non-negotiable foundation of effective leadership. The best leaders take calculated risks on people others have overlooked. Sometimes the jobs we don't get redirect us toward our true calling. Authentic leadership becomes possible when you stop building your resume and start serving your mission."Anything is possible" isn't just optimism—it's a practicalleadership philosophy.About Our Guest: Dr. Patty Lynott serves as President of Rockford University and brings decades of higher education leadership experience, including 15 transformative years atSouthern New Hampshire University. Known for her direct communication style and talent for developing emerging leaders, she's passionate about the vital rolesmall private colleges play in American higher education.

Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.On this episode of PNC C-Speak, David Dunbar, president and CEO of Standex, discusses his leadership journey and the evolution of Standex, including the company's history and strategic pivots.Dunbar shares his thoughts on problem-solving, maintaining a high-performance culture and the value of humor in leadership. Listen to hear more about: -              The history of Standex (1:09)-              How Dunbar's lessons in leadership shaped his outlook (7:26)-              What Dunbar looks for when recruiting leaders (13:54)-              Dunbar's experience with songwriting (19:19)-              His perspective on the Northeast as a place to live and work (22:11)

Leadership doesn't come with instructions, it's created piece by piece. In this episode, Chastity Lord, President & CEO of the Jeremiah Program, reveals how she has built a career by embracing uncertainty, dismantling inequities, and leading with courage. From her early years as a first-generation college graduate raised by a single mom, to leadership roles at The Posse Foundation, Achievement First, and Color of Change, Chastity has shaped opportunity at every level. Today, she leads Jeremiah Program, one of the most impactful organizations for single mothers and their children, growing it by more than 300% in just five years. Tune in to learn how to lead when no roadmap exists, why storytelling is a powerful lever for systems change, and what it takes to design leadership that thrives in a world without blueprints. Visit our website where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with our special guest. The key moments in this episode are: [00:00] Introduction to Beyond Barriers Podcast [01:17] Chastity Lord's Leadership Journey [04:02] Early Life and Education [07:14] Career Beginnings and Mentorship [12:31] Joining the Jeremiah Program [14:38] Navigating Uncertainty and Leadership [25:10] Finding Comfort in Discomfort [26:07] Parenting and Leadership [26:46] Feedback and Public Leadership [28:34] Navigating Messy Leadership Moments [39:10] The Power of Community [40:00] Lightning Round and Final Thoughts

"I spend a lot of time talking about customer obsession,” Liz Irving, CEO of Clarion Events North America, said in this episode of Trade Show Talk with host Danica Tormohlen.   They discuss Irvings's extensive career in the exhibition industry—from her beginnings helping her father to her current role leading the fourth largest independent trade show company.   She shares insights on Clarion's approach to leadership, culture, digital transformation, and sustainability. She also highlights the importance of customer obsession, innovation, and meaningful experiences.   Additionally, there's an update on the current state of the federal budget and tariffs from Tommy Goodwin of Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance.  00:00 Introduction to Trade Show Talk  00:28 Meet Liz Irving, CEO of Clarion Events North America  01:23 Liz Irving's Early Career and Inspirations  05:04 Liz Irving's Leadership Journey  08:17 Clarion's Culture and Development Programs  13:22 Strategic Acquisitions and Integrations  16:37 Digital Innovation and AI at Clarion  19:26 Industry Involvement and Leadership Insights  23:45 Cion Cares: Giving Back to Communities  24:39 Challenges in Sustainability  25:31 Emerging Trends in Trade Shows  27:25 Growth Strategies for North America  29:33 Innovative Event Experiences  30:30 Personal Insights and Fun Questions  35:00 Advocacy Update with Tommy Goodwin  42:40 Conclusion and Future Episodes  This podcast is brought to you by Trade Show News Network and sponsored by Marriott  Guest Bio: Liz Irving, CEO, Clarion Events North America   Liz's endless curiosity, desire for learning, and passion for building relationships infuse her responsibilities as the Chief Executive Officer of Clarion Events North America. With over 25 years of experience in the events industry, she has transformed businesses through her strategic vision, customer-centric approach, and dedication to deliver measurable commercial outcomes.   In her current role, Liz oversees the strategic direction for Clarion's North American business, focusing on customer and behavioral insights, commercial effectiveness, digital platform development, and innovation. She collaborates with portfolio directors to identify growth opportunities that enhance existing events and develop new digital offerings. Liz's forward-thinking mindset ensures that both face-to-face and digital experiences evolve to deliver ever-increasing value for customers and communities.   At the heart of Liz's leadership is a commitment to fostering a culture of employee engagement, collaboration, and innovation. She has built an environment at Clarion that nurtures inclusivity, creativity, and continuous improvement, empowering teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for customers. Recognizing the importance of a thriving workplace culture, Liz prioritizes initiatives that inspire trust, encourage diverse perspectives, and drive shared success. Her efforts have made Clarion a destination for top talent and a hub for industry innovation.   Liz's passion for events began early, helping her father set up his local food distributor events. This hands-on experience sparked a lifelong interest in the industry. She later worked in roles with the Convention & Visitors Bureau during college before joining the corporate events world. Prior to Clarion, Liz spent 14 years at Reed Exhibitions in various marketing leadership roles, including overseeing the leading jewelry media brand, JCK.   Liz earned her bachelor's degree from Niagara University, a master's degree from the University of New Haven, and a digital marketing certificate from Cornell University. She remains deeply connected to the industry, serving as the Chair of SISO's Marketing Special Interest Group, a member of SISO's Board of Directors and UFI- The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry Board of Directors. Liz is an active participant in the Women In Exhibitions Network North American Chapter and several Event Technology Advisory Boards.   Outside of work, Liz is dedicated to her family and community. She volunteers with her sons' sports teams, managing communications and events, and is proud to call Connecticut home, where she lives with her husband, two boys, two dogs, and a cat.  Bio: Tommy Goodwin, Executive Vice President for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Tommy Goodwin is Executive Vice President for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the advocacy association for the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA's work on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, event and meeting organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the global business events landscape. Prior to joining ECA, Tommy spent more than 20 years leading social impact, member value, public affairs, and international engagement efforts for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle, AARP, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Additionally, he was a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which businesses and social enterprises operate. Tommy has a B.B.A. from The George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from King's College London. He also holds several certifications including a Project Management Professional from PMI, a Certified Meeting Planner from the Events Industry Council, and a Certified Association Executive from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Recognized by The Hill in its list of association "Top Lobbyists" every year since 2020, Tommy was also named a "Leading Association Lobbyist" by CEO Update/Association TRENDS in 2023. He has also been elected as a Fellow by ASAE (2022), named an "Association Innovation Leader" by DCA Live (2022), received the "Industry Support Award" from Trade Show News Network (2022), and recognized as an events industry "Changemaker" by MeetingsNet (2022). Tommy currently serves on the advisory boards of Factum Global and The Iceberg. He is also a past president of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and a past chair of ASAE's Executive Management Professionals Advisory Council and Advocacy Council. Bio: Podcast Host: Danica Tormohlen An award-winning journalist who has covered the trade show industry since 1994, Danica Tormohlen is VP of Group Content, Meetings, Sports, Travel for Informa Connect. In her role, she oversees content for Trade Show News Network, Corporate Event News, BizBash and Connect's portfolio of in-person events. These leading media brands publish websites, newsletters, social media channels, video, podcasts and online and in-person programming for the trade show, corporate event, association meeting, experiential marketing and exhibition industries.  Tormohlen currently serves as president of the Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter. She has been a speaker and moderator at major industry events, including the TSNN Awards, IMEX, IAEE, SISO, UFI, ESCA, DI and Large Show Roundtable — to name a few.

Host Amber Buker, Chief Research Officer at Travillian, sits down with Rick Geloff, EVP of Bank of North Dakota, to discuss how the only state-owned bank in the U.S. is tackling fintech disruption head-on.Geloff's role was created to focus on strategic initiatives, including stablecoin, embedded finance, and deposit diversification, all while supporting North Dakota's community banks. From building a culture of innovation to preparing boards for risk discussions, this conversation offers bankers practical takeaways on navigating emerging technologies without losing sight of mission and community.00:00 – 01:09 | Introduction01:09 – 03:36 | Why Innovation Matters03:36 – 05:01 | Stablecoins and New Payment Rails05:01 – 07:07 | How to Prioritize Innovations07:07 – 09:03 | Three Core Filters for Bank of North Dakota09:03 – 11:16 | Use Cases and Peer Collaboration11:16 – 13:44 | Partnerships and Board Concerns13:44 – 16:24 | Risk Mitigation and Education16:24 – 17:46 | AI and Back-Office Efficiencies17:46 – 20:18 | Leadership Journey

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, hosts Robin Bailey and Al McDonald sit down with Cheryl Kerrigan, award-winning Chief People Officer at BlueCat and one of Canada's most admired HR leaders. With more than two decades of global experience, Cheryl shares her journey of stepping into roles before she felt “ready,” embracing failure as a teacher, and shaping workplace cultures where people and performance thrive. You'll hear about: The power of courage and curiosity: Why putting your hand up before you're fully prepared can accelerate growth. The role of mentorship: How strong leaders and female role models shaped Cheryl's career, and why she's passionate about sending the elevator back down. Building high-performing teams: From over-communicating strategy to enabling leaders with coaching and development. Supporting resilience in tech: Wellness days, flexible policies, and innovative benefits that prioritize employee well-being in a fast-paced industry. Planting future trees: Why Cheryl is committed to connecting new graduates with opportunities and helping the next generation step confidently into business. If you've ever struggled with imposter syndrome, wondered how to foster a culture where people truly thrive, or wanted practical insights from one of Canada's top HR leaders, this episode is filled with clues you'll want to follow. We talk about: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 04:15 Cheryl's Career Journey and Leadership Insights 11:31 Building High-Performing Teams 15:35 Balancing Business Growth and Employee Well-being 21:10 Innovative Employee Benefits and Support 25:07 Future Trends in Employee Benefits 30:24 Cheryl's Mentorship and Giving Back 33:19 Conclusion and Contact Information Connect with CherylLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylkerriganWebsite: https://bluecatnetworks.com/Connect with Us • LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald • Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

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What if leadership skills were taught right alongside academic content?In this episode, Maureen Chapman and James Simons, co-founders of Cor Creative Partners, share their powerful approach to helping all students develop leadership skills like motivation, perseverance, communication, and collaboration within everyday classroom learning.Their new book, Leaders of the Class, challenges the idea that leadership development is only for a select few. Instead, they offer practical strategies that make leadership accessible to every student through intentional teaching and thoughtful integration.You'll hear insights on how to build authentic motivation, create space for productive mistakes, and support students as they grow into confident, capable leaders. This conversation is especially valuable for educators who want to strengthen engagement and support social-emotional growth without adding more to their plate.Explore how leadership can come to life in any classroom and learn how to make it happen.EPISODE RESOURCES:Connect with Maureen Chapman and James Simons via their website, Cor Creative Partners and LinkedIn (Maureen + James), and email at workwithheart@corcreativepartners.com.Purchase their new book, Leaders of the Class!

In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk has an insightful conversation with leadership development expert David Graddy. David is a leadership development expert with over 40 years of experience in retail and aerospace industries, emphasizing integrity, team growth, and effective communication as key leadership responsibilities. He advocates for the "learn, do, mentor" approach to professional development, where individuals master tasks, become go-to experts, and then mentor others. You will learn: The importance of integrity in leadership and building trust within teams. Why developing leaders from within is more effective than hiring externally. The 3 – most important responsibilities of leaders. The "learn, do, mentor" is an approach to professional and leadership development. How to identify and nurture emerging leaders in any organization. How to overcome challenges when transitioning from learning to doing to mentoring. How to provide opportunities and accountability to help your team advance in their careers. The challenges people face when transitioning from learning to doing, and then to mentoring? How leaders determine the best way people learn? Effective ways to teach or mentor others when you don't feel like a natural teacher. Advice for someone who feels stuck in their current position. Steps for career advancement. How to avoid misunderstandings when teaching someone a new skill.  Actions leaders in any industry can take to create an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning and growth.  Website: https://davidgraddy.com/  

In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Educational Leadership alumni Katie Jamozy-Hamby (B.S.'11, M.S.'21) and Kim Van Acker (M.S.'21). What began as a classroom introduction grew into a lasting friendship that continues to shape their careers as school leaders.Katie and Kim reflect on navigating graduate school during the pandemic, transitioning from teaching to administration, and the support systems that keep them grounded. They share practical advice for new administrators, insights from their favorite leadership books, and candid reflections on balancing work, life, and leadership.The conversation also highlights Katie's exciting next step—her new role as Program Director of Educational Leadership at Longwood University—while both alumni offer empowering advice for women pursuing leadership roles.

In this episode, Doug sits down with Dr. Deidre Parish, the new superintendent of Amarillo ISD, as she shares her incredible journey from a family steeped in education, to considering a career in medicine, and ultimately discovering her true calling in public education. Dr. Parish opens up about the influences that shaped her path from her grandfather's role as a superintendent to her own experiences in science and education administration. She discusses the importance of collaboration, her passion for curriculum and instruction, and the challenges and opportunities of stepping into Amarillo ISD, a large district with a rich legacy and a small-town spirit.Doug and Dr. Parish dive into key topics like district branding, navigating school closures, supporting staff well-being and mental health, and finding ways to keep both students and adults engaged and growing. Dr. Parish also offers advice on leadership, mentorship, and taking bold steps in your career, all while keeping her focus on building community and fostering a sense of belonging within Amarillo ISD.Key Moments05:37 Collaboration in Scientific Research09:02 Promoting Public Education's Impact12:01 "Tough Budget Decisions Ahead"13:31 "Reallocate Savings for Investments"18:08 Innovative Education and Learning Alignment21:01 Expansive Extracurricular Opportunities25:34 Preschool Program Implementation Challenges26:14 Offering Fair Support to All Staff30:20 Mentorship and Leadership Growth34:37 Intentional Professional Learning Strategies35:47 "Modeling Collaborative Career Planning"41:01 "Leveraging Strengths for Career Growth"Why You'll Love This Episode:Hear how Dr. Deidre Parish went from cancer research to classrooms, following a powerful calling to public education. Her journey reveals a deep commitment to teaching, learning, and community impact.Learn how she's redefining leadership in Amarillo ISD through belonging, storytelling, and strategic curriculum alignment. From launching FanFest to bold district branding, Dr. Parish is focused on unity and academic growth.Gain insight into her leadership approach grounded in collaboration, equity, and support. She shares candid insights on school closures, staff retention, mental health, and growing future leaders from within.Connect with Dr. Deidre ParishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-parish-phd-edd-4b3bab10 Website: https://www.amaisd.org/ Follow Us OnHost LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougrobertsiei/ Company LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-education-innovation/ Company Website: https://www.instituteforedinnovation.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to IEI for more powerful conversations on educational leadership, innovation, and the stories shaping our schools.

This week we are talking to Michelle Felice about her book "Throw Another Pebble On The Pile". She tells us about her leadership journey in the church and what it's looking like for her to continue to learn to love in the midst of the divisive times we're in. Pour a cup of coffee and join us at her table - this is a good one. SHOW NOTES: MICHELLE FELICE: https://www.throwanotherpebble.com/ THROW ANOHTER PEBBLE ON THE PILE: https://www.amazon.com/Throw-Another-Pebble-Pile-Leadership/dp/1038321670/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ARN58ORUOK3F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._oD-3bHu6pO1K8dHt4mmkCf_5XEmVmCrA23-nktQDg-BmmVDTwOODTtfb5F-78fq.mz7wwATU1ZXjTigjJgD2nbbgJPkl4vqfam8pcgXl3WI&dib_tag=se&keywords=michelle+felice&qid=1756303266&sprefix=%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1 MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1 SUBSTACK / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/ ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support 

In this episode of "Coaching for Healthcare Leaders," Dr. Lisa interviews Dr. Mary Fleming, an OB/GYN, health equity advocate, and president of Reede Scholars. Dr. Fleming shares her leadership journey, shaped by family influences and a commitment to serving marginalized communities. She discusses her clinical, nonprofit, and educational roles, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, self-care, and actionable steps to advance health equity. Dr. Fleming highlights her work with the Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Healthcare program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and offers practical advice for making a local impact in healthcare and beyond. Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:02) Dr. Lisa introduces the podcast and welcomes Dr. Mary Fleming, providing a brief overview of her background. Dr. Fleming's Leadership Journey (00:01:43) Dr. Fleming shares her leadership journey, family influences, and early experiences shaping her path. Transition to Health Equity and Clinical Practice (00:04:43) Dr. Fleming discusses her clinical work, health policy fellowship, and transition to locum and global work. A Day in the Life: Current Roles and Flexibility (00:06:52) Dr. Fleming describes her varied workdays, roles in clinical practice, leadership, and the importance of flexibility. Impacting Communities and Health Equity (00:11:16) Discussion on how Dr. Fleming's work addresses health disparities, especially in maternal health and diverse communities. Broadening Health Equity Conversations (00:12:58) Dr. Fleming explains efforts to make health equity an everyday conversation and the importance of community engagement. Innovative Solutions and Leadership Development (00:14:00) Overview of the annual health equity symposium and leadership program to foster broader, systemic change. Actionable Steps for Change (00:15:46) Dr. Fleming offers practical suggestions for individuals to make an impact in their communities. Self-Care and Sustaining Leadership (00:19:01) Tips on managing overwhelm, self-care, and maintaining balance as a leader. Upcoming Events and Staying Connected (00:21:46) Dr. Fleming shares ways to connect, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement. Closing Remarks (00:22:55) Final thoughts, gratitude, and mutual encouragement between host and guest.

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, host Defib and co-host Dial Up welcome back Kyle Borden, known as Maxime, to discuss his journey within F3, his leadership experiences, and the importance of culture in the organization. Maxime shares insights from his time as Nantan and Sector Q, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and the significance of the five core principles. The conversation also touches on the growth of F3 regions, the role of Freedom Ops in leadership training, and the new cultural liaison position aimed at enhancing F3's unique culture. Throughout the discussion, the hosts and Maxime reflect on the values that drive F3 and the importance of serving others in the community.

Join Olympic silver medalist Jenna Strauch as she shares powerful insights from her remarkable journey to Olympic success. Drawing parallels between elite sport and business leadership, Strauch reveals how data-driven decision-making, constructive feedback, and a focus on process over outcomes drives high performance. She discusses building resilient teams, managing setbacks, and fostering a culture where failure leads to growth. Her experience as part of the Australian Dolphins' leadership team demonstrates that true success comes from valuing people and mentoring the next generation of leaders. This episode is essential listening for leaders looking to empower high-performance teams through times of high-stress and transformation.

In this solo episode, Deb Coviello, the Drop-in CEO, shares a heartfelt reflection on the importance of pausing and reassessing your leadership journey. Deb opens up about her own experiences, the challenges leaders face, and the critical need to invest in yourself, stick to your strategy, and avoid burnout. Tune in for actionable insights and stories that will help you lead with intention and leave a lasting legacy. Episode Highlights: [3:00] - The Power of Pausing and Reflecting: Why Deb is changing the podcast format and the importance of slowing down as a leader. [7:30] - Five Leadership Traps: Burnout, tactical overload, lack of self-investment, losing discipline, and feeling lost. [17:50] - Real Stories and Solutions: Deb shares personal and client stories illustrating each leadership trap and how to overcome them. [21:10] - Building Your Legacy: The importance of discipline, self-care, and finding your unique leadership path. For more information about my services or if you just want to connect and have a chat, reach out at: https://dropinceo.com/contact/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forward thinking leaders know that fostering innovation, developing company culture and effective communication always starts at the top. This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS VP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton and Tom Truitt, CEO of Horizon Farm Credit and winner of the FCCS 2024 Accelerator of the Year Award. Together, they define acceleration in the face of organizational change, consider what it takes to foster innovation from the top down, and discuss some of the valuable leadership lessons that Tom has learned over the years. He shares the importance of communication, the value of always keeping the why in mind, and the forward-thinking challenge that he poses for leaders today as well as in the future.    Episode Insights Include:   The spirit of growth and innovation  At Horizon, implementing processes and technology is all about adding value.  Focusing on the success of people is their core initiative.  Ask yourself – why should people want to do business with our company?  The go-to-market strategy will continue to change and require effective storytelling.    Defining acceleration in the face of organizational change The customers and market that companies are facing today is different from before.  Customers are more demanding than ever, and expect exceptional service.  Barriers when trying to accelerate change include complacency and risk-aversion.  AI is an additional acceleration that companies are working to navigate.    Valuable leadership lessons Tom has learned that not everyone is like him. Every person in an organization is on their own journey.  Everyone has different motivators, and each staff member deserves a personalized development plan.  Mentors play a critical role in career success.    Fostering innovation from the top down Communication is key in any success in life.  Getting any company moving forward requires communicating a vision.  Connect the dots from the work that you do to how it improves your customer's experience.  Communication takes consistent care and feeding every day.    Overcoming challenges in leadership Management changes, mergers and technology all create challenges.  Change allows opportunities to reset the vision.  Staying focused is easier when you see the wins.    Collaboration in the acceleration of progress Identify the benefits of each person's expertise.  Silo-busting is critical at every level, as is building internal trust.  Bringing the value down to the family farm is essential.  Understanding the why will benefit every level of the organization.    Creating culture  Fundamentally, culture represents how you treat each other and your customers.  Failing fast will help minimize the fear of failure.  Resources and time are essential to successful cultivation of culture.  Spend just as much time in the back office as you do in the front office.    This podcast is powered by FCCS.   Resources   Connect with Tom Truitt — Tom Truitt   Get in touch   info@fccsconsulting.com   “The biggest luxury we have is our success.” — Tom Truitt    “Everyone is not like me. Everyone is on their own journey.” — Tom Truitt    “Getting your company moving forward is all about communicating that vision.” — Tom Truitt    “Communication takes consistent care and feeding every day.” — Tom Truitt    “Change allows opportunities to reset the vision.” — Tom Truitt 

This podcast episode explores seven essential tips for minimizing leadership mistakes, with a strong focus on learning from others' experiences, proactive problem-solving, and empowering teams. Drawing on real-world examples and expert insights, including advice from industry leaders, the episode offers practical strategies for effective delegation, updating outdated policies, seeking mentorship, and maintaining a growth mindset. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this episode provides actionable advice to help you elevate your leadership and avoid costly pitfalls. Contact: Randy Goruk to speak at your next conference: randy@LeadersEdge360.com

In this episode of CAREER-VIEW MIRROR, we're celebrating the career to date of Glen Dyer.Glen is currently Managing Director at Iveco Trucks Australia. His career started at NatWest Bank, and he went on to build experience across banking, finance, and the automotive sector—holding key leadership roles at companies including Mercedes-Benz Financial Services in both the UK and Australia.His journey has included everything from frontline sales roles to leading major organisational transformations, including the launch of innovative financial products and the integration of multiple sales divisions across vehicles and finance.He's a leader who has grown through experience—often by learning the hard way—and who now takes huge satisfaction in developing others to thrive in their own roles.In our conversation, we talk about Glen's upbringing in London and his move to Newport Pagnell at age 12, and how his early experiences shaped his sense of identity and resilience.We trace his journey from his early banking roles—where the lack of recognition and rigid hierarchy frustrated him—to the realisation that sales, when approached systematically, could be an empowering path to success.Glen speaks candidly about the tough transition into leadership—being promoted without training, trying to carry the load for his whole team, and burning out in the process. He shares how the loss of his best friend, Paul Davis, at just 30, caused him to step away from work and go travelling for over a year. That time gave him fresh perspective and a renewed sense of purpose.We also talk about his time at Mercedes-Benz—both in the UK and in Australia—where with the support of good leadership and professional development, Glen thrived in roles that played to his strengths and stretched his capabilities.Now, as MD of Iveco Trucks, he continues to lead with authenticity, empowering others to succeed, and finding fulfilment in seeing his teams grow.Connect with GlenLinkedInAbout AndyI'm a business leader, coach, and the creator of the Fulfilling Performance framework—designed to help people bring more of themselves to what they do and experience greater fulfilment and performance as a result.Over the past 25+ years, I've led and developed businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Financial Services in the UK, Singapore, and New Zealand, and Tesla Financial Services UK. Alongside this, I've coached individuals and facilitated leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America.In 2016, I founded Aquilae to support leaders and teams in the mobility sector and beyond. Through workshops, coaching, and peer mentoring, we enable high performance that's also fulfilling—for individuals, teams, and organisations.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceCheck out Release the Handbrake! The Fulfilling Performance HubConnect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy FollowsEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukJoin a peer mentoring team: Aquilae AcademyThank you to our sponsors:ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 14 July, 2025.

In this episode, Rick Dill, President / CEO of Precon Suite, shares his journey from a Civil Structural Engineering degree to founding Precon Suite, which modernizes bid management in construction.  He shares the challenges with business startup, entrepreneurial and leadership growth challenges he had to overcome on his journey. In this episode, you will learn: How to navigate the journey from employee to entrepreneur in the construction technology sector The importance of building and maintaining strong business relationships for long-term success Strategies for modernizing bid management and pre-construction workflows using technology The value of delegating tasks and trusting your team as your business grows Lessons learned from early mistakes and the importance of persistence and adaptability Why embracing failure and taking calculated risks are essential for innovation and growth How customer feedback and impact can drive motivation and company culture Insights into the evolution of the construction industry, from manual processes to digital transformation Practical advice for anyone considering starting their own business or launching a new product in a traditional industry Website: https://www.preconsuite.com/ Rick Dill LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddill/

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-companyMost leaders think they're leading when they're actually micromanaging - discover the motivation vs capability matrix that transforms teams.You're stuck in the referee phase, managing every detail while your team remains dependent. This kills motivation, stunts growth, and burns you out. The confusion between managing and leading is costing your business productivity, retention, and results.After coaching thousands of agribusiness leaders, we've identified the exact framework that separates true leaders from overwhelmed managers. Today, you'll learn the motivation-capability matrix, the four stages of leadership development, and when to step in versus step back.WHAT HIGH-PERFORMING LEADERS DO DIFFERENTLYStop These Leadership Mistakes: ● Managing people to prevent failure instead of developing capability ● Staying stuck in babysitting and refereeing phases with capable employees● Micromanaging high-motivation, high-capability team members ● Leading when people need clear direction and structure ● Protecting yourself instead of empowering others to growStart These Leadership Behaviors: ● Use the motivation vs capability matrix to determine your approach ● Manage resources, information, and situations - not people ● Progress employees through babysitting → refereeing → coaching → partnership ● Give clear direction to high-motivation, low-capability team members ● Step into command mode during crisis situationsTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome and Topic Introduction 0:47 - Defining Management vs Leadership 3:04 - When is the Right Time to Manage? 5:25 - The Motivation vs Capability Matrix Framework 7:00 - From Managing to Leading: The Evolution 9:16 - Managing Resources vs Managing People 10:13 - Real Story: COVID Leadership Crisis Example 12:15 - The Sailboat Storm: Command vs Autonomy 15:58 - Managing People Not to Fail (The Trap) 17:37 - What Prevents Leaders from Stepping Back 20:37 - Thriving Leader Program Advertisement 21:13 - Generational Differences in Leadership Needs 27:51 - Teaching Critical Thinking vs Following Directions 30:07 - The Electric Fence Lesson: Natural Consequences 32:35 - Redefining Failure and Building Resilience 34:12 - The Four Stages of Leadership Development 37:13 - Setting Expectations for the Leadership Journey 38:48 - Episode Wrap-up and Key TakeawaysFOR: ✓ Business owners managing multiple generations of employees ✓ Operations managers stuck micromanaging capable team members ✓ Department heads struggling with when to step in vs step back ✓ Agribusiness leaders dealing with high-turnover teams ✓ Executives wanting to develop autonomous, high-performing teamsDECISION POINT: Stop managing people and start managing the systems that develop people.This Week's Challenge: Identify one high-capability team member you're still managing and move them to the coaching phase by Friday.If you're ready to stop micromanaging and want to build a self-leading team, email mark@themomentumcompany.comto learn about the Thriving Leader Program.

In this episode of "Coaching Healthcare Leaders," Dr. Lisa interviews Dr. Katrina Gipson, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory University and president of the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Gibson shares her leadership journey, commitment to health equity, and efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in medicine. The conversation explores challenges like provider burnout, healthcare access, and systemic inequities. Dr. Gibson offers practical advice on advocacy, self-care, and boundary-setting, emphasizing the importance of rest and community support. Listeners are encouraged to pursue sustainable leadership and explore Dr. Gibson's work on health equity. You can follow more of Dr. Gipson's work by listening to her podcast Culture Shock Therapy Your Health Equity Prescription. Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:02) Dr. Lisa introduces the podcast, its mission, and previews the episode's guest and topics. Dr. Gipson's Background and Leadership Journey (00:01:30) Dr. Lisa reads Dr. Gipson's bio; Dr. Gipson shares her path into medicine and influences on her leadership. Commitment to Health Equity and Social Justice (00:03:28) Dr. Gipson discusses her motivation for pursuing health equity, her experiences as a Black woman in STEM, and resilience. Current Leadership Roles and Day-to-Day Work (00:07:37) Dr. Gipson describes her roles, especially in the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine, and balancing clinical and academic duties. Mentorship and Building the Healthcare Pipeline (00:08:57) Focus on mentorship programs, supporting underrepresented groups, and the importance of diverse healthcare providers. Retention and Promotion in Academic Medicine (00:10:53) Challenges and strategies for retaining and promoting diverse faculty in medicine, and the importance of DEI work. Research, Education, and Advocacy in DEI (00:11:52) The role of research, education, and advocacy in reducing health inequities and empowering communities. Direct Impact on Patients and Communities (00:14:53) How Dr. Gipson's work addresses mistrust, cultural humility, and implicit bias to improve patient care and build trust. Barriers to Care: Mistrust and Social Determinants (00:15:53) Historical and ongoing reasons for mistrust in healthcare among marginalized communities and the impact on care. Suggestions for Improving Healthcare Delivery (00:19:11) Dr. Gipson's ideas for addressing burnout, staffing, and making healthcare more accessible and attractive to providers. Access Challenges and Healthcare Deserts (00:22:54) Discussion of insurance not equaling access, provider shortages, and the impact on patient outcomes. Affordability and Student Loan Forgiveness (00:24:32) The threat to public service loan forgiveness and its impact on diversity in the physician workforce. Advice for Thriving in Advocacy and Leadership (00:26:57) Dr. Gipson's tips for self-care, setting boundaries, and building supportive communities for those in advocacy roles. Closing Thoughts and Resources (00:30:06) Dr. Gipson shares information about her podcast and website; Dr. Lisa thanks her and closes the episode.

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Roy Moran and explore the paradoxes of leadership in the context of Jesus' teachings. We discuss the shift from celebrity culture to a more humble, servant-oriented leadership style, emphasizing the importance of empowering ordinary people to lead and make disciples. The conversation highlights global perspectives on discipleship, the role of humility in leadership, and the vision for future leadership that prioritizes community and collaboration over status.

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Bettyanne Green. The two talk about what it's like to birth and launch a book, the importance of making bold decisions even in uncertain times, and how aligning business vision with a fulfilling personal life can transform everything. In this episode, we discuss: How Ivy draws on real-life moments—including her experience in New York City on 9/11—to extract leadership lessons about meeting the world as it is and creating your own future, even when circumstances are out of your control. What it felt like for Ivy to “birth” her book into the world—navigating vulnerability, self-doubt, and the unfamiliar territory of being the interviewee instead of the interviewer. When Ivy realized the importance of making decisions and setting deadlines to move projects (like her book) forward, despite discomfort or perfectionism. Why Ivy sees success in both life and business as being intertwined, emphasizing that leaders should consciously align personal goals with business ambitions. Why Ivy insisted on including worksheets at the end of every chapter in her book, ensuring that readers not only absorb the material but are prompted to take action and experience real transformation. Bettyanne Green is a Ghostwriter who specializes in business books and ebooks. She works one-to-one with leaders who dream of publishing a bestselling book that will expand their business or influence -- while bringing their valuable message to the world. Before turning to ghostwriting, Bettyanne worked in almost every aspect of marketing communications for clients ranging from The New York Times, international magazines, consulting companies, the Cleveland Orchestra, and entrepreneurial business professionals.  She is known for her gift of reflecting her author's unique tone and voice—The most treasured feedback she often receives from clients is: "Did YOU write that or did I??" Offer: A complimentary hour session with Ivy's listeners who are considering writing a book. I'll answer your questions on what it's like to write a book, how to get your book published, how to get started -- and to start strategizing your own bestseller! Just email me and mention Ivy. Bettyanne@ghostwritingforleaders. Com Website: http://www.ghostwritingforleaders.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettyannegreen/ Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales. Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom Website: https://slatersuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyslaterssc/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slatersuccess/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlaterSuccessCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8b1sGnADlpFE2NrqUfToQ?view_as=subscribe      

Maybe you've heard the concept of coaching. Or maybe you know what it is but you've never experienced it first-hand. Or you've had a coach a few years ago, but because of the leadership challenges and complexities you're facing you are are thinking that it may be time to lean in to coaching again in this season. Today we unpack exactly what coaching is – and what it's not – to help equip you better for the journey ahead.. . .Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms.If you're interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgIf you haven't signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check outwww.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Ryan Grant, President of Neo, shares his personal and professional journey in the mortgage industry, including his background growing up in a small rodeo town near Yosemite, and his transformation into a more visionary leader through experiences in competitive sports and business. The discussion explores Ryan's leadership style, emphasizing his approach to decisive action, team empowerment, and continuous learning, while highlighting his journey from being results-focused to prioritizing team growth and development. He expresses his passion for redefining the mortgage industry and providing value in his role, reflecting on his nearly 20 years of experience as a mortgage professional. Ryan's conversation with Kathryn and Michael touches on his introverted nature, the importance of a growth mindset in the housing industry, and his commitment to fostering a culture of learning and adaptability. Building Bigger Lives Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/buildingbiggerlives Contact Coach Michael Regan- www.facebook.com/CoachMichaelRegan www.instagram.com/coachmichaelregan/ www.linkedin.com/in/mregan/ Contact Kathryn Pedersen- http://www.instagram.com/steamboatmortgage

Host Randy Goruk, has an insightful conversation with Victor Sella, Vice President of Contractor Engagement at United Contractors. The conversation ranges from leadership principles, career development insights, practical advice for emerging leaders, insights into the generational workplace and cultural transformation. You will learn: Leadership is about providing insight, not just information. Developing talent with clear career pathways is crucial in construction. The importance of investing in the development of your workforce.  Effective strategies for building relationships. Why reliability and consistency are fundamental to building trust. Effective leadership is about serving others, not just serving oneself. A more collaborative, development-focused approach to leadership will attract and retain younger talent. The importance for leaders to provide leadership that demonstrates understanding, developing, and serving others. Actionable insights into personal and professional growth in the construction industry.  United Contractors Website: https://www.unitedcontractors.org/

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Mark Lund, MD, FCCP shares his unique journey from critical care physician to leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of skills learned in the ICU that can be applied to business and personal relationships. He discusses the human side of medicine, the necessity of trust in leadership, and the critical role of organizational culture. Dr. Lund also reflects on finding purpose and inspiration in his work, ultimately highlighting how effective leadership can shape communities and impact lives.Check out his book: Critical Leadership Playbook: 10 High-Stakes Skills from the ICU to Lead Boldly, Build Thriving Teams, and Achieve Wealth: Lund MD, Mark E.: 9798306806891: Amazon.com: Books

In this episode, host Randy Goruk, has a conversation with the CEO of Saybr Contractors Inc., Karen Say-Valadez. They talk about her remarkable construction business start-up story and the leadership values and principles that have helped her and her team to grow the business to where it is today. In this story of inspiration and resilience, you will hear: ·        That confidence and willingness to take calculated risks are crucial for success ·        Being prepared with a Plan B is important. ·        Why you should model the behavior you want to see in your organization. ·        Building strong relationships both internally and externally are a key to success. ·        Continuously learning and being open to learning from others is important for leaders. ·        Mentorship is critical - both receiving mentorship and providing it to others. ·        Your past experiences and even mistakes can be valuable lessons for others. ·        There is value in creating opportunities for team building through volunteer work. ·        Using your professional skills to give back to the community is a good investment. ·        Engaging employees in meaningful projects will create a sense of pride and purpose. ·        It's wise to empower the next generation of leaders in your organization. ·        Delegating basic responsibilities to free up time for strategic initiatives. These takeaways emphasize the importance of resilience, continuous learning, relationship-building, and purposeful leadership in achieving business success. Saybr Contractors Website: https://www.saybr.com/

Matthew Mitchell is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, speaker, three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women's basketball program. The foundation for his teams' achievements is the Winning Tools principles: honesty, hard work, and discipline. Through Mitchell's focus on the fundamentals, he led the program to new heights―seven winning seasons and UK's first SEC Championship in 30 years. In his new book, Ready to Win:How Great Leaders Succeed Through Preparation(Winning Tools, November 19, 2024)Mitchell shares proven principles that lead to resilience, preparation, and growth. Learn more at www.coachmatthewmitchell.com

In this episode of The David Adam Kurz Show, I reflect on turning 49 and the unexpected emotional impact of a simple birthday pool party that turned into a powerful reminder of love, tribe, and real connection. I share the lessons I learned about nurturing relationships, appreciating those who show up, and how genuine connection fuels both life and business. This isn't just a birthday recap—it's a wake-up call to recognize the people who truly matter. Take the challenge inside this episode and rebuild your tribe with intention.