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Welcome to Season 11 - The High-Performing Leader! SEASON 11 The High Performing Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
Ep. 236: Tennis & racing cars shaped Lance's belief that decisiveness is a leader's most powerful tool. As a nationally ranked tennis player, he learned to make high-stakes decisions alone. That same mindset now fuels his success as a CEO and professional race car driver—where speed, risk, and preparation define every outcome. Don't miss: • His “eyes up” strategy for forecasting in business • A behind-the-wheel story that saved a race (and inspired a deal) • Our BONUS RESOURCE with quotes and reflection questions to apply today's insights
About the Guest: Lex Gillette is a world-renowned Paralympic track and field athlete, speaker, and author. Despite losing his sight at age 8, Lex has built a career marked by world records, Paralympic medals, and a powerful mission to teach others how to "see" their potential. His message centers on leadership, resilience, and unlocking excellence in life's everyday moments.About the Episode: In this inspiring conversation, Steve Mellor welcomes back Lex Gillette for a deep dive into what it really means to be “growth ready.” They explore the mindset of daily excellence, the vital role of trust and feedback in high-performance relationships, and how Lex's unique experiences as a blind athlete have sharpened his insights on leadership, dependency, and perspective. With powerful reflections on parenthood, adversity, and preparation for the 2028 LA Games, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider how they define success—and who they lean on to reach it.Takeaways:The true meaning of being "growth ready"The role of flexibility, open-mindedness, and perspectiveTrust, communication, and feedback in high-performance teamsLessons from Lex's journey as a blind athleteThe daily competition mindset — winning the dayApplying elite athletic principles to everyday lifePreparing for the LA 2028 Paralympic GamesPersonal responsibility and leadershipThe story behind Lex's book No Need for Sight When You Have a VisionNavigating life with purpose, beyond sportLinks & Resources:Lex Gillette's Website: www.lexgillette.comNo Need for Sight When You Have a Vision (Book)Lex on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn (@lexgillette)Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training CenterSend us a textSupport the showSign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community Also be sure to give him and the show a follow on Instagram @coachstevemellor
Send us a textChampionship teams aren't born—they're built through transformative moments. When Olentangy High School was run-ruled by their rivals midway through the 2025 season, head coach Ryan Lucas watched something remarkable happen. His players, on their own accord, gathered in the locker room for an honest conversation about identity and commitment. That player-led meeting sparked a stunning turnaround—16 wins in their next 17 games culminating in an Ohio Division I State Championship.What separates merely talented teams from champions? Lucas reveals it's the unsexy fundamentals most programs overlook. While teams obsess over hitting, Olentangy dedicated precious practice time to base running and mastering catching and throwing. The results spoke volumes: they committed just one error through the entire tournament while scoring 34 runs and allowing only 5. Beyond strategic decisions, Lucas shares his evolution from a hard-nosed authoritarian to a relationship-focused leader who recognizes each player's unique personality. "I don't think the kids have changed," he reflects, "society has changed, and you can't be stubborn."The championship journey contains powerful lessons for coaches at any level. Lucas details his practical approach to the unavoidable challenge of playing time conversations, the specific drills that built their balanced attack, and the emotional Father's Day moment when he embraced his 12-year-old son after the final out. Whether you're building a high school program or coaching at any level, this masterclass in culture-building demonstrates how adversity, properly channeled, becomes the foundation for ultimate success. The blueprint for champions isn't just found in talent—it's discovered in how a team responds when everything isn't going their way.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com
In this week's Leadership Lessons, Pastor Ryan Schlachter rediscovers the transformative power of the secret place in our spiritual lives. Matthew 6:5–8, shows us that true intimacy with God isn't found in public displays of piety but in private, uninterrupted communion with Him. This reminds us that the secret place isn't just a physical location but a posture of presence where distractions fade and identity is formed. It's there that hypocrisy is stripped away, resilience is built, and real relationship with our Creator takes root. As we prioritize time alone with God even when it costs us comfort, sleep, or convenience, we tap into a strength that sustains us in every storm. Let this be a call to rebuild and remain in the secret place, knowing that what happens there empowers everything we do in the open.
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin interviews Major General (Ret.) Robert F. Whittle, Jr., RIMS Texas Keynote speaker, about his experience as Deputy Commanding General of Operations for U.S. Army North, responsible for homeland defense and coordination with civil authorities, about his experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its work in water resource management, and the lessons he can share for flood preparedness. Justin and Robert (Bob) discuss risk management training that engineers receive and how it applies to combat operations and domestic situations. Bob talks about building trust in different cultures. Finally, he shares some of what he will cover in his closing keynote on August 6th for the RIMS Texas Regional in San Antonio, Texas, from August 4th through 6th. Listen to learn military lessons that apply to risk management in industry. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:15] To our friends and RIMS members in Texas, it has been heartbreaking to witness the devastation caused by the floods in the Lone Star State. [:23] Your RIMS community extends its heartfelt thoughts and wishes for your health, safety, and well-being during this challenging time. [:30] The floods are a stark reminder of the critical role that risk professionals play in a crisis. The RIMS Hurricane and Storm Risk Management Resource Center offers several informative articles and resources about flood and storm preparedness and recovery. [:45] As you navigate through your recovery efforts, please know that you have the support of RIMS. [:50] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest today is Major General (Retired) Robert F. Whittle, Jr. He will be the closing keynote speaker at the RIMS Texas Regional Conference on August 6th. We will talk about his military career and flood risk and leadership. [1:23] RIMScast is a proud nominee of the 20th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards. I'm hoping I can count on you to help us bring this win home! Vote by going to PodcastAwards.com and the link in this episode's notes. [1:40] Sign up with your email, find RIMScast under Government and Organizations, and save your nomination. Every vote counts! Thank you so much for your support! [1:50] RIMS-CRMP Workshops! The next Virtual RIMS-CRMP exam prep, co-hosted by Parima, will be held on September 2nd and 3rd. [2:00] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED virtual workshop will be held on November 11th and 12th, in conjunction with George Mason University and led by Joseph Mayo. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification Page of RIMS.org and through this episode's show notes. [2:17] RIMS Virtual Workshops! We have a day-long course on July 24th, “Risk Taxonomy for Effective Risk Management.” On August 5th, we have a day-long course about “Emerging Risks.” [2:30] RIMS has launched a new course, “Intro to ERM for Senior Leaders.” This is a two-day course. The first two-day course will be held on August 12th and 13th and will be led by former RIMS President, Chris Mandel. [2:45] The course will be held again on November 4th and 5th and will be led by Elise Farnham. RIMS members enjoy deep discounts! [2:54] The full schedule of virtual workshops can be found on the RIMS.org/education and RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's notes. [3:05] If you tuned in to the recent episode featuring James Lam, you will know he is hosting a new six-module workshop for us, the “RIMS-CRO Certificate in Advanced Enterprise Risk Management”. [3:19] The inaugural summer course is completely sold out! We are filled to the virtual capacity! Don't worry, in the Fall, the bi-weekly course will begin on October 9th. Registration closes on October 2nd. A link is in this episode's notes. Check it out and register today! [3:38] Mark your calendars for November 17th and 18th for the RIMS ERM Conference 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Call for Nominations for the ERM Award of Distinction has been distributed. There is a link in this episode's show notes. The nomination deadline is August 16th. [3:59] If your organization's ERM program or one you know of has generated and retained value and led to the growth of your organization, consider nominating that ERM program and manager for the ERM Award of Distinction 2025. [4:13] RISKWORLD 2026 will be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 3rd through May 6th. RIMS members can now lock in the 2025 rate for a full conference pass to RISKWORLD 2026 when registering by September 30th. [4:27] This also lets you enjoy earlier access to the RISKWORLD hotel block. Register by September 30th, and you will also be entered to win a $500 raffle. Don't miss out on this chance to plan and score some extra perks. [4:40] The members-only registration link is in this episode's show notes. If you are not yet a member, this is the time to register at RIMS.org/membership. [4:50] On with the show! Robert F. Whittle Jr. was a Major General of the U.S. Army. He retired in 2023 as the Deputy Commanding General of Operations for the U.S. Army North. He is also Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO at USAA. [5:06] On August 6th, he will deliver the closing keynote at the RIMS Texas Regional, providing highlights from his 33 years in the Army, including years as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. [5:20] I'm so glad he's here to provide a preview of his keynote and also discuss flood risk and leadership. Let's get to it! [5:28] Interview! Retired Major General Robert F. Whittle Jr., welcome to RIMScast! [5:35] Joining us now is one of the RIMS Texas Regional's keynotes, Major General (Retired) Bob Whittle. [5:46] Major General (Retired) Bob Whittle, Jr. asks Justin to call him Bob. [6:03] This is the inaugural Texas Regional event. Bob is excited about it. He loves Texas, and he knows people are coming from all over the country to attend. Justin adds that it's a big deal for the Texas chapters, which are some of the most active and voluminous RIMS chapters. [6:27] Bob's keynote will close out the Conference on August 6th. [6:31] Today's discussion will be about flood risk and then about leadership. [6:47] Bob's bio is on the RIMS Texas Regional page. [6:52] Bob was Deputy Commanding General of Operations for the U.S. Army North, responsible for Homeland Defense and coordination with civil authorities. One major event occurred domestically while he was there. [7:17] That was the integration of 70,000 refugees from Afghanistan to the United States. When the U.S. left Afghanistan, a lot of interpreters, their families, and other key players were able to come to the United States. They needed help integrating into U.S. society with jobs and homes. [8:05] Bob says there was never an expectation that we would have to move 70,000 people here. We thought that Afghanistan would continue to move forward after we left, but it fell pretty rapidly. Some Afghan interpreters and officers who were under threat were brought to the U.S. [8:52] One of the challenges in any kind of operation like that is that it involves Federal, state, and local officials, and non-governmental organizations. Within the Federal side, we have FEMA, the State Department, and the Department of Defense. [9:14] These agencies worked together to build a framework and partner with the other authorities. The first risk is that politics or ego get in the way of accomplishing the mission. [9:28] The mitigation for that is trying to build relationships well ahead of the crisis, so people trust each other and can work together. They constantly emphasized the unity of the mission. [9:41] It's not unity of command, as there's no chain of command with all the partnerships, but there must be unity over the mission of resettling the Afghan refugees. [10:06] Justin asks if Bob is as easygoing as he seems. Bob says, you'd have to ask the people he worked with to get a solid understanding of who he is, versus how he self-reports. He says he is known for being cool, calm, and collected. When he needs to step it up, he can do it rapidly. [10:35] Bob found that projecting a calm personality helped him build trust. From years in the military, Bob learned that you succeed by making your peers successful. The more you help your peers, the more likely it is that you will earn a promotion or the assignment that you want. [11:37] Bob was in the Corps of Engineers for 33 years. He's a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia. He led the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. The civilian side of the Corps of Engineers deals with infrastructure. [12:13] Bob speaks of dam safety. The Corps of Engineers is responsible for the dams in Federal Navigation channels. They work through the inherent risks of the dams, making sure they have the right controls in place and testing to ensure that the controls are there. [12:42] There are so many other dams in the U.S. Some of them are private. While Bob was at the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, two private dams failed in Michigan, the Edenville Dam and the Sanford Dam. The Corps went up there to assist and help determine the root cause. [13:07] It was a lesson in making sure you are doing all the right things from a risk perspective. Controls weren't in place. Some issues had been identified but not mitigated. The State of Michigan stepped in and worked with the private company to mitigate the issues. [13:35] The dams had failed, and there was a lot of flooding in that area. It was unexpected as it had not happened before. It was in May 2020, a month after COVID-19 started hitting. [13:53] When things happen, you have to look forward. The Corps of Engineers is key. If the Ohio River drops too low for barge traffic to go through, eventually, Nashville starts to have a lot of trouble with power. It's very important to keep the Corps of Engineers running. [14:15] During COVID-19, the Secretary of Defense stated, “I want everybody in the Defense Department to stop moving. Stay where you are.” Bob was the Acting Deputy of the Corps of Engineers then. He immediately communicated to the 37K in the Corps, Don't stop moving. [14:32] If the Army Corps of Engineers had stopped, it would have been a huge issue. There were repair shifts at work, making sure things were running. In Michigan, when those two dams failed, the Corps put their masks on and moved out to help solve issues. [15:03] The risk framework the Corps of Engineers uses for dam safety is similar to what Bob has seen in industry and similar to what the Army does, even at a small unit level. The Army has a risk document that they use for training or going into combat. [15:26] The Army's risk document covers inherent risk, the probability of an issue, mitigation and controls, residual risk, and what the impact would be. The controls are the most important thing. They help ensure a low probability of a huge issue. The risk document is simple, and it works. [16:17] On the topic of the tragic recent Texas floods, how should leaders be thinking about flood risk mitigation? Bob knows that everyone involved in the situation is doing the absolute best that they can. If you want to be prepared for any disaster, it starts with simple planning. [17:24] You have to look at what the disaster may be, what the probability of it may be, and if it does occur, the key things that will need to happen on the ground in response, the people who will need to be involved, the resources they will need, and the timing of those activities. [17:46] It's like deliberate project management. You have to make assumptions in the beginning about what will happen. The next thing is getting funding for the resources, the people, and the tasks that have to occur. [18:01] There's a lot of deliberate planning and, for any domestic emergency in the U.S., the planning has to be done at the Federal level, the State level, the local level, and with non-governmental organizations that will be involved. [18:15] The first step is building relationships ahead of time. Step two is to have rehearsals. The rehearsals can be with a map and some key leaders on site. Rehearsals help to validate the planning you've done. [18:51] In a disaster, one of the first steps is to allocate resources. There were decisions about resources when COVID-19 hit all over the U.S. They couldn't just send money to one area. The Federal government, states, local governments, and NGOs decided how to allocate resources. [19:23] Bob points out that you can decide with no information or with 100% of the information. In an emergency, you don't have time to get 100% of the information out there, so you need to determine if you have enough information to make this decision and if you need to act now. [19:46] It's about risk. Do you take a chance? Risk is all about the probability of success. It's achieving an objective. [20:04] After the disaster is over, a lot of people evaluate those decisions and take two years to study whether the right decision was made. You've got to be in the shoes of the person making the decision, with the same timing, to understand how they did it and why. [20:24] You do want to review the decisions, to learn from them, but you have to know that these leaders are making decisions based on the time available and the necessity of moving things forward. [20:36] Plugs with Roma Rishi, Sr. Sales Executive, Origami Risk! Origami Risk is excited to be a sponsor at the RIMS Texas Regional Conference. Origami Risk will have a booth there to demonstrate their products. They will also speak at one of the sessions. [21:17] They will be talking with Roy Hock, the Director of Excess Insurance at Valero Energy, about leveraging technology to manage your captive. See Origami at its table, at its session, or both! [21:30] Origami Risk will be at the RIMS Texas Regional Conference from August 4th through August 6th. Origami Risk will also be at the tenth Chicagoland Risk Forum, on September 18th at the Old Post Office in Chicago. [21:44] Origami Risk will have a booth there, and Roma's colleague, Gina Rothweiler, is going to be speaking. Come find Origami Risk at the Chicagoland Risk Forum! [21:54] Registration is complimentary for members of risk management departments in the nearby area. A link to the registration page is in this episode's show notes. You can visit ChicagoRIMS.org as well. [22:15] On October 1st through the 3rd, Origami Risk will be in the Bay Area, California, for the RIMS Western Regional Conference. They will have a booth and will speak at a session with the Risk Manager of Sprouts about leveraging data and technology for proactive risk management. [22:44] Origami Risk will be at RIMS ERM, on November 17th and 18th in Seattle, Washington. That agenda is being built. Origami Risk will have a kiosk and hope to speak, too. [22:59] Origami Risk will have a presence at the 2025 Florida RIMS Educational Conference from July 29th through August 2nd. Connect with Roma's colleague Alex and Origami Risk there. [23:19] Roma, it's always great to see you and the Origami Risk team. Connect with Roma and Origami Risk online at LinkedIn and OrigamiRisk.com, in the Contact Us area on the website. [23:34] Let's Return to the Conclusion of My Interview with RIMS Texas Keynote Speaker Major General (Ret.) Robert F. Whittle Jr.! [23:44] What's the vibe at a Bob Whittle keynote? Bob focuses on the lessons he's learned over his career. A lot of the lessons are from mistakes that he has made, or vicariously from mistakes others have made. [24:00] Bob's goal is to make it humorous with some anecdotes; people remember anecdotes. He plans for an enjoyable session. Bob feels that when you're speaking to an audience, it's a hostage crisis. You owe it to them to entertain them a bit while providing valuable information. [24:34] Bob says it's not a hostage crisis if people are glad they went. [24:44] At the end of his keynote, Bob takes questions from the audience. He says it's the most enjoyable part because it's a free flow of information. [25:01] Bob has led troops in combat and peacekeeping missions across multiple continents. Bob says he learned a lot about cultural risk and adaptability in leadership. He says the Armed Forces learned a lot during that process, and the U.S. government did, as well. [25:22] After major combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and moving into a stability effort, Bob says they learned about human terrain, the culture of the people. The culture can vary from place to place and village to village. [25:58] An American isn't ever going to understand the cultures as well as the interpreters (many of whom had emigrated to the U.S. and had come back to interpret) and the NGOs in place. Have them help you learn the culture. [26:34] Bob talks about how these experiences shaped his strategies. He became more of an active listener to gain situational awareness. To develop a relationship with an Afghan officer, you visit him at least three times and have tea with them. [27:11] Bob speaks of vision. Afghanistan, for thousands of years, had not been a democracy. Are you going to make it a democracy in a year or even in one generation? You have to know the human terrain. What is the best governance for the people to make the country not a threat? [27:55] Within the culture, how do you make that as benign as possible and effective, the way that they like to do it? [28:17] Bob talks about decision-making under pressure. It is harder in some ways and easier in others than your regular decisions. You're not going to get to 100% of the information under pressure. [28:33] You have to accelerate the decision-making. The more you know about your environment and the probability of different things happening, the more comfortable you can be with that. [28:50] A leader has to stay as cool, calm, and collected as possible in that environment. Everyone who works for you or with you, whom you want to influence, is looking to you for how they should feel. How bad is it? If you can keep that posture, they're going to perform better. [29:18] It's easier to do that when you're a leader because you know people are counting on you. If you focus on that, the cool calmness just comes. [29:31] Bob was Commandant of the U.S. Army Engineers School. Bob talks about preparing the next U.S. Army Engineers. The key is training. If you know your job well and you've trained as much as possible, then you'll be more apt to take the right actions and be cool and calm. [30:05] The Army does a great job of investing in training for its people. An Engineer Officer goes to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for seven months right after they're commissioned. They come back, four years later, for a year. [30:19] They'll come back again as they get different promotions and constantly sharpen their edge. They are trained in every task that they're going to do, domestically in the U.S., or combat. [30:37] The training is repeated so the officers will gain good instincts and be able to take action without having to think long and hard about it; at the same time, being able to realize that every situation is different; How do they need to make this decision? [30:53] The U.S. Army Engineers School specifically teaches risk management. When the Army goes into a new nation for combat operations, they have to assess the bridges there. The bridges won't be in a U.S. database. A lot of the bridges are small. There may be many streams. [31:15] Bridges over streams may be small, and the Army has huge tanks. The Army has float bridges that they assemble in streams. The speed of the river and the types of banks affect how much material those bridges can handle. [31:51] They need engineers to go out there and evaluate the load classification for each bridge. When the Army went into Bosnia, they crossed the Sava River, which was in flood stage at the time. That takes a much longer bridge. It took a lot of ingenuity and more resources to cross. [32:34] When it comes to risk management, it's important to look at all the different controls. For bridges, one control is that one vehicle crosses at a time. You don't need three tanks on the bridge. Engineers need to decide if a float bridge can handle two tanks or limit it to one. [32:55] They could limit it to day crossing only, with people guiding the tank. There are all kinds of things to make sure they get right. [33:04] Justin looks forward to hearing more about Bob's experience on August 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the RIMS Texas Regional Conference 2025 in San Antonio. [33:17] Bob is a graduate with a Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, so a little Texas accent comes through. He loves Texas, and he got there as soon as he could. [34:23] Special thanks again to Retired Major General Bob Whittle for joining us here on RIMScast. Visit RIMS.org/TexasRegional to see the full agenda and register. I've got a link to the opening keynote's RIMScast episode. Huw Edwards joined us recently to discuss his address. [34:41] Huw will present “Your Insurance Policy for Success: Eight Mental Toughness Lessons I've Learned from Running 100 Miles through the Mountains.” Be sure to check that out. We look forward to seeing you August 4th through the 6th in San Antonio, Texas! [35:01] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [35:28] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [35:46] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [36:04] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [36:21] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [36:35] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [36:42] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe! Links: 20th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards! 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I'm excited about my guest today. A mutual connection and PYP MVP introduced us which goes to show how powerful and essential building relationships is to moving forward today. His name is Joel Goldberg, and he not only embodies the fundamental principles of this podcast, but he's also an exceptional human who values depth over hot takes and authentic conversation over soundbytes. He is a sports fan like I am, and makes his living as broadcaster with the Kansas City Royals baseball franchise. He also has a fantastic podcast called "Rounding the Bases" and two books: Small Ball Big Results and Small Ball Big Dreams. Oh ya, and he won an Emmy for his journalism work. Truly an All-Star! We definitely round the bases together, diving into how trust, authenticity, and purpose can transform your professional journey, whether you're in media, sports, or any field. Joel shares candid insights about navigating generational differences, maintaining integrity in a fast-paced digital world, and finding your true calling. This episode is a playbook for anyone seeking to understand leadership beyond titles - revealing how making others better is the ultimate measure of success. Perfect for professionals, aspiring leaders, and anyone looking to reinvent themselves with purpose and passion. Connect with Joel on his website: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelgoldbergkc/ Listen to his podcast: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/podcast = = = = = Extra Stuff: I'm exploring what it means to stay grounded in an accelerating world. You're welcome to follow along. For more depth, I share my best ideas at gobeyondthescroll.com AI is moving fast. That doesn't mean you have to feel behind.Explore my AI Literacy Training for smart people who want clarity, not chaos. Details at: https://maryloukayser.com/ai-literacy-training/ Books: https://maryloukayser.com/books-by-marylou Get in Touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ Instagram: @maryloukayser Email: https://maryloukayser.com/contact-mary-lou-kayser/
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Welcome to Season 11 - The High-Performing Leader! SEASON 11 The High Performing Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
In this Five in Five episode, I break down five powerful leadership insights from my conversation with Haseeb Ahmad, CEO of Purespring Therapeutics.What you'll get in 5 minutes:✅ A fresh look at why old leadership habits don't cut it anymore✅ How bold decisions (like slashing prices 27%) can fuel long-term growth✅ Why great leaders start by listening, not fixing✅ The link between purpose and performance✅ How to create psychological safety that unleashes bold thinkingEach insight comes with a simple challenge or action step to help you apply it this week.
Welcome to Season 11 - The High-Performing Leader! SEASON 11 The High Performing Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
Welcome to Season 11 - The High-Performing Leader! SEASON 11 The High Performing Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
Kris welcomes the joy-inducing and magnetic Regina Miller, a nationally recognized trainer, author, and owner of Trailblazers Academy in Wichita, Kansas. With nearly five decades in early childhood education and 35 years in leadership, Regina shares fantastic insight into what it really takes to lead a team, stay connected as an owner, and build lasting impact in your center. Regina shares some great takeaways from her new book Leadership Lessons, including how to hire smarter, mentor without ego, and avoid becoming an absentee owner. Kris and Regina also talk about how to stay engaged, inspire your staff, and create a culture that works, starting at the top. Key Takeaways: [5:05] Some exciting new info about the Summit! [7:06] Regina brings more than 47 years of experience in early childhood and 35 years in leadership, with a clear focus on mentorship, literacy, and building long-term community impact. [8:58] After losing her daughter in 2022, Regina downsized her center to honor her daughter's dream and now focuses on a smaller, literacy-driven program model. [11:46] She has no plans to retire and emphasizes purpose-driven longevity in leadership, reinforced by consistent self-care and boundaries. [14:13] The beauty of an early wake-up time. [17:02] Her newest book, Leadership Lessons, was years in the making and centers on transparency, personal growth, and lessons from mistakes made as a leader. [20:34] Regina encourages leaders to stop being intimidated by talented hires. She views strong team members as a resource to grow the organization, not as a threat. [23:18] New directors often assume the title alone is enough. Regina challenges them to build systems, listen to input, and avoid siloed decision-making. [25:59] Veteran leaders can become disconnected. She emphasizes the importance of owners remaining present and actively involved in culture-building. [30:18] Regina is deeply involved in policy advocacy and stresses the need for early educators to be consistently vocal with legislators, not just during funding crises. [34:04] Fun fact: You may catch Regina on the dance floor, and she moved for four hours at her own birthday party! [34:24] Joy and energy are core to Regina's leadership style, and she believes team morale can be shifted through presence, celebration, and meaningful connection. [36:13] The connection between dancing and leadership. [39:03] For introverted leaders, Regina recommends finding trusted allies, preparing in writing, and participating in leadership through small, strategic actions. [41:54] Regina uses creative, real-world training exercises, like immersive people-watching in Las Vegas, to help emerging leaders build confidence and self-awareness. [45:04] Her upcoming literacy program not only supports child development but also functions as an enrollment strategy by drawing families back into the center. Quotes: “I believe that all of us have a part. So there's no better school, bigger school, best school. There's all of us, and then there are all of these children that need us.” — Regina [8:43] “Hire someone smarter than you.” — Regina [22:08] “As a new leader, be willing to listen.” — Regina [24:14] “Leaders cannot ask of their people what they're not willing to do themselves. And a lot of times you can't just delegate that down.” — Regina [29:28] “Once I dance, I make everybody dance. I can boogie off anything you give me.” — Regina [39:29] Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course! Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: Use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal Leadership Lessons Trailblazers Academy Funding and Advocacy for ECE, Across All 50 States with Cindy Lehnhoff Sasquatch music festival 2009 — Guy starts dance party
Trust God, & Lead Boldly Nehemiah was a leader who loved God and helped rebuild Jerusalem. He asked big questions: Who will you serve? What will you do? Who […] The post Leadership: Lessons from Nehemiah Part 1 – Lawson Perdue appeared first on Charis Christian Center.
Today's episode is for any founder ready to tap into the fullest version of a leadership they can. Kristina is joined by people & culture strategist and leadership coach Lindsay White, founder of Voltage Leadership. Lindsay has over 15 years of experience in leadership development and strategic HR, specializing in helping business owners grow their teams without growing their stress. Whether you're a solopreneur just starting out or you're scaling a growing team, this conversation is for you. Lindsay and Kristina unpack the messy and magical sides of building leadership capacity, including the transition from “doing the work” to “leading the team,” the importance of knowing your values, and how to build intentional, healthy culture from day one.You won't miss to miss this if:You're leading a team, or thinking about hiring soon.You want to build a strong culture that actually feels good.You're unsure how to “lead” when it's just you.You're curious about coaching but not sure how to choose the right fit.You're ready to do the inner work so your business can grow the right way.Leadership isn't a title, it's an intention, and the sooner you start working on your leadership foundation, the smoother your business will scale!Connect with Lindsay:WebsiteInstagramFemale Founder Unplugged PodcastMentioned in the Episode:The Ops ShopDare To Lead by Brene BrownReady to be part of a community that supports your growth? Join us at The Social Business Club and use the code PODCAST for your first month for just $1.Send me a text!Banter with BillyDive into real, unfiltered conversations with marketing leaders, minus the BS.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor Your Information: • Host your podcast on Buzzsprout! •Use Code ‘PODCAST' For Your First Month For $1 Inside The Social Business Club • Join our favourite scheduling platform Later • FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year! Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin
Welcome to Season 11 of Run To Your Leadership Challenges. The theme of this season is "The High-Performing Leader." SEASON 11 The High Performing Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
As part of our 'Community' series, we're launching the Emerging Leadership Management (ELM) Network, hosted by Rob Brooker, Thorunn Helgason, and Pen Holland. This is the podcast for people who love to lead or one day might emerge as a leader. In this episode, they interview Professor Malcom Press, Vice-Chancellor at the Manchester Metropolitan University and former BES President. Listen in to hear Malcom share his experience with leadership and discuss how vision and wisdom are essential for effective leadership. #leadership #management #ecology #science #emergingleader #leader #manager
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares five hard truths from her recent Q2 performance reviews. She covers mistaking learning for progress, hiding behind tactics, tolerating mediocrity, and misjudging what true leadership requires. As usual, this is a no-BS look at what's really holding teams (and leaders) back. Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we're creating an unshakeable business.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a nurse on America's final frontier—or to leave the traditional hospital grind behind entirely? In this episode, we talk with Jen about her remarkable journey from bedside nursing to leadership, from the icy wilds of Alaska to launching her own projects outside corporate healthcare!Jen shares with Lindsey what first inspired her to become a nurse and how she landed in remote Alaska, offering vivid stories about the unique challenges, rural medicine, and unforgettable cases she encountered. We also dig into her time as a House Supervisor: the big responsibilities, and the best and worst parts of leadership.Jen opens up about deciding to leave traditional bedside care altogether. Did she have a plan or jump cold turkey? She also shares the most rewarding parts of building something new, including working with our other guest, Emily, on Modern Nurse Fest.Get some candid and practical advice about wanting to leave or remain in the industry, just press play! Follow us on IG: The Guest: @n4nursesThe Pod: @friends.and.enemasThe Host: @scrubhacks
In this special episode, I sat down with Peter Bissonnette—former President of Shaw Communications—to talk about his remarkable leadership journey and his upcoming book, Count on Me, launching July 18th. Peter's story is anything but conventional. From life in a monastery to serving in the Air Force, and ultimately leading one of Canada's most recognized telecommunications companies, his path to leadership is rooted in humility, adaptability, and service to others. Leadership Lessons from a Life Well-Lived Peter and I explored how his unique experiences shaped a grounded, people-first leadership style. Whether navigating high-stakes negotiations or union agreements, Peter emphasized that values like empathy, accountability, and active listening were key drivers of his success. His book Count on Me captures these moments and lessons, offering a compelling case study in transformational leadership. Shaw Communications: Embracing Change, Staying Human We reflected on Shaw's evolution—from its early days in cable to becoming a major player in internet and wireless services. Peter shared how strategic investments in infrastructure and top-tier talent enabled the company to stay ahead of technological shifts. He also highlighted how Shaw's unwavering commitment to employee well-being and customer experience helped it weather the pandemic's unprecedented challenges. It's a blueprint for change management done right—with heart. Culture as a Catalyst for Success Peter opened up about Shaw's intentional leadership culture, grounded in trust, care, and shared accountability. He described how these values created a sense of belonging and mutual respect across teams. I couldn't agree more—when employees feel supported, they deliver their best. That culture doesn't just drive business results; it builds loyalty and resilience. Why Count on Me Matters Now More Than Ever Peter spent three years writing Count on Me, a legacy project meant to inspire current and future leaders. The book explores the deeper purpose of leadership—how it's less about personal accolades and more about empowering others and leaving things better than you found them. If you care about leadership that lifts people up and strengthens communities, this book is a must-read.
In today's competitive landscape, workplace safety isn't just about compliance – it's a critical driver of success, deeply intertwined with an organization's culture and leadership. This episode unwraps two case studies: the remarkable journey of WD-40, guided by a CEO whose unwavering dedication to employee well-being has not only minimized incidents but also fueled innovation and profitability. Contrast this with the ongoing challenges at Boeing. Once a titan of engineering excellence, the aerospace giant continues to face significant scrutiny and setbacks due to a perceived erosion of its safety culture. Joined by Randy Klatt, former director of Loss Control at MEMIC, who now sits on the Advisory Board for the Foundation for Aviation Safety - we'll analyze how principles of strong safety leadership, from transparent communication to empowering frontline workers, can either elevate a company to new heights or bring it to its knees. Whether you're a CEO, a safety professional, or simply interested in the dynamics of organizational success, this podcast will illuminate why safety is, without a doubt, the ultimate dividend.
Welcome to Season 11 of Run To Your Leadership Challenges. The theme of this season is "The High-Performing Leader." SEASON 11 The High Performing Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
Animal Farm by George Orwell w/Tom Libby and Jesan Sorrells---00:00 Welcome and Introduction: Animal Farm by George Orwell 01:00 Leadership Lessons from Animal Farm04:47 Major's Final Address08:28 End Tyranny for Future Freedom13:27 "Power Dynamics and Human Nature"16:23 Critiquing Marxism from Within20:44 Decoding Animal Farm's Symbolism21:27 Resistance to Animalism26:48 Transparency Prevents Employee Exodus30:19 Jiu Jitsu, High School Reflection32:07 Animal Farm's Relevance Today34:44 Utopias: Repeating History's Mistakes38:38 Critique of Equity vs. Meritocracy40:54 The Reality of Childhood Dreams45:26 Books: Essential Foundation for Success50:43 Lead by Example in Management51:33 Staying on the Path with Leadership Lessons from Animal Farm---Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!--- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com/.Check out LeadingKeys at: https://www.leadingkeys.com/Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/Contact HSCT for more information at 1-833-216-8296 to schedule a full DEMO of LeadingKeys with one of our team members.---Leadership ToolBox website: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/.Leadership ToolBox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ldrshptlbx/.Leadership ToolBox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershiptoolbox/videosLeadership ToolBox Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldrshptlbx.Leadership ToolBox IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershiptoolboxus/.Leadership ToolBox FB: https://www.facebook.com/LdrshpTl
Episode Type: Inspirational People InterviewWatch on YouTube >>> For 30 years, Brady Pyle navigated these exact challenges inside NASA. In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, he shares what it's like to lead through massive change. In this episode, you'll learn:The surprising reason NASA pushed to get people back on-site after the pandemic. It wasn't about productivity, but a concern that "we might be missing some serious safety issues."How they became the "best place to work in government for 12 straight years" by doing a few specific things any organization can do. The one thing his mentor told him that changed how he balanced his work and family life during a critical project.How do you make the tough cuts without losing the mission? Find out in this inspirational people interview.---Connect With Brady PyleConnect with Brady | Website - LinkedInGet Brady's Book >>> Amazon >>> Out of This World Leadership: Living the Fruit of the Spirit to Lead Well---For additional notes, links, and episode-related resources, click here.
Episode 144: Jennifer Jane Young & her book, Say Yes to Your YES: How to Trust YourGut and Take the Leap ABOUT JENNJennifer Jane Young is an Intuitive Leadership Coach & Business Consultant to entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world, International speaker and author of "Say Yes to Your YES: How to Trust Your Gut and Take the Leap." Since 2011, Jenn's leadership roles have spanned several continents, from leading a community of 5,000 entrepreneurs for the International Trade Centre as a United Nations Consultant to advising startups and multi-million dollar businesses. Through her workshops, talks, and her signature podcast, “Finding your Flow”, Jenn has helped global entrepreneurs & leaders change the paradigm in how they lead their businesses, transforming lives in the process.CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS• High school as a suffocating disaster.• "...yoga became like a first vehicle that led me in a direction that was like, ⁓ this world feels good to me. This world makes sense to me."• "...my soul was screaming to be unleashed."• The programming -- both good and bad -- we get from our families.• High Sensitivity Empathy.• Self-Care vs. Burnout.• Sensitivity as a super power.• Being an ally to men's mental health.• Glamorized leadership.• What Your Yes is.• 75 Summers.• Moving to Mexico.• Healing.The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Jenn is, What are you waiting for when it comes to doing what YOU want to do, what you're being called to?FIND JENNLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jane-youngTwitter: https://twitter.com/jennyjaneyoungFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferjaneyoung11Instagram: https://instagram.com/jennifer.jane.youngSubstack: https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/substackWebsite: https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-144-jennifer-jane-young-her-book-say-yes-your-john-m--xpzze/?trackingId=ZsAKyZExS7amx4QBz1R2Vg%3D%3D CHAPTERS00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Jennifer Jane Young00:59 - Introduction & Bio02:06 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?04:42 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?14:07 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?18:31 - What is your super power?21:05 - Jenn's self-care as a Highly Sensitive Empath32:59 - What does leadership mean to you?36:56 - Can you introduce us to the book we're discussing?40:16 - What the title of the book means to Jenn.42:01 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?45:27 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?47:46 - What the lessons from the Jenn's book and work look like.58:26 - What's next for your writing?01:01:16 - What book has inspired you?01:02:40 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations. Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:Watch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsRead About The Book Leads – Blog PostFor more great content, subscribe to my newsletter Last Week's Leadership Lessons, if you haven't already!
In this week's Leadership Lessons, we're invited to consider what it means to build altars to the Lord in our everyday lives. Drawing from 1 Kings 18, Pastor Layla Nahavandi challenges us to become modern-day Elijahs people marked by both public demonstrations of faith and private intimacy with God. This message reminds us that true spiritual authority is forged not only on platforms but in prayer closets. It's in the quiet places through consistent prayer, faith, and obedience that we build the kind of altars that attract heaven's fire. As we cultivate a lifestyle rooted in seeking God's presence, we prepare the ground for revival in our hearts and communities. Let this be a call to rebuild the secret place, knowing that what happens there empowers everything we do in the open.
For this episode, we have a returning guest Steve Trapp, and in this conversation, we dig into what true efficiency really looks like at the shop level. From flow and quality standards to management presence, goal setting, productivity coaching, and capital planning. This episode is packed with real-world takeaways you can use right now to run a more disciplined, high-performing shop. Let's dive in. This episode is sponsored by: Hunter Engineering Considering getting into the ADAS calibrations business? Then consider visiting Hunter Engineering's centralized ADAS Information Hub learning resource and take advantage of a large library of easy-to-digest videos, insightful articles, interactive training modules, educational tools and much more, covering all aspects of the business of calibration. The ADAS calibrations market is large and getting larger. When you're ready to get going, your road to ADAS success begins at https://www.hunter.com/media-center/adas-hub/?utm_source=autobody_news&utm_medium=podcast1068&utm_campaign=adas.
Welcome to Season 11 of Run To Your Leadership Challenges. The theme of this season is "The High-Performing Leader." Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
It's always a privilege to welcome brilliant guests—but even more special when they're returning friends of the show. In this episode, I sit down once again with the incredible Dr. Brandi Stankovic, Ed.D.—a dynamic leader, speaker, and yes, someone who's graced the TED stage.We dive into what DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) looks like today, how organizations can align their strategic planning with their true mission, and what real leadership looks like in action.Every conversation with Dr. Brandi is insightful, energizing, and packed with takeaways—and this one is no exception.About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.
I would like to ask you a simple question: What are you reading? You may have heard the phrase, “Leaders are readers.” Is that true? Is that the best use of your time? If this phrase is true, how do we know what to read? Check out the video version of this episode. Here are some related blog posts I would suggest you peruse: My favorite Book Leaders are readers Read more, read better The post from Scott Hubbard that I mentioned is called “What Should I Read Next?” If you are a pastor or ministry leader, I would humbly suggest that my books might be a good addition to your reading list: Shepherd Leadership: The Metrics That Really Matter When Sheep Bite: Help For Shepherd Leaders Who May Have Felt The Painful Bites ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
Izzy shares her insights on creating strong team relationships and cultivating a positive company culture. Drawing from her experience at Coastal Fitness and beyond, Izzy reveals how fostering authentic relationships at work transforms teams, boosts morale, and drives success. From navigating challenging conversations to building genuine connections with colleagues, Izzy emphasizes the importance of trust, empathy, and values in leadership. THIS PODCAST IS PROUD TO BE SPONSORED BY COMPANIES WE BELIEVE IN
What if the key to stronger marketing isn't more automation—but more human connection?In this episode of Time to Thrive, we sit down with Casey Cheshire—Marine veteran, marketing automation expert, and host of over 500 podcast interviews. As the founder of Ringmaster Conversational Marketing and author of Marketing Automation Unleashed, Casey helps brands ditch disconnected marketing tactics and replace them with authentic, one-on-one conversations—starting with podcasting.In this fast-paced and funny conversation, Casey shares:The #1 marketing mistake that slowly kills your growthA simple test to see if you're truly connected to your customersWhy podcasting is a secret weapon for B2B marketingHow to use a podcast to connect with your dream clientsThe truth about “vanity metrics” and influencer mythsWays small businesses can start ugly—and still winThe layers of ROI that come from podcasting (even if no one listens at first!)Whether you're looking to build trust, strengthen your brand, or finally kill the fluff in your marketing, Casey brings the clarity—and the laughs.
Agility isn't just for software teams—it's a way of thinking, leading, and living. In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we explore real-world lessons in agility from parenting to project management, from sticky notes to strategic pivots.Kate shares her personal journey transitioning from a project manager to a Scrum Master—and from a planning-every-minute parent to a supportive, servant leader. Along the way, she reveals six (and then some!) timeless lessons:Letting go of controlRetrospecting anything with anyoneKanban boards for the winEmbracing “done is better than perfect”Making failure safe and productiveListening without fixingWe also dive into bonus wisdom on the power of adaptability, embracing messiness, and remembering that true agility isn't about tools—it's about mindset. Whether you're leading a team or organizing a family holiday, these lessons apply.Tune in for an episode full of reflection, laughter, and takeaways that blend leadership, agility, and real life.
I noticed this quite a while ago, and once I saw it, I couldn't unsee it. Many movies, dare I say most, are written with a hero and a mentor. We love to focus on the hero characters, but ever-present are the mentor characters. These are the ones who show up partway into the first act to help the hero get through their early challenges in the quest. Some mentor roles are short and static, others are dynamic and involved... Read More Read More The post Leadership Lessons from Mentors in Movies appeared first on Zach on Leadership.
We want to hear from you.If you've been enjoying the show, we'd love your input. It only takes a minute to answer our listener survey, and your feedback really helps us improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/6j5GLzwK6GQF7Hzx7In this episode, Chris sits down with Oscar Höglund—Co-Founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound—for an inside look at the mindset, strategy, and resilience it takes to build a billion-dollar business at the intersection of music, media, and tech.From cold-starting a music licensing company in Sweden to scaling a global brand used by YouTubers and filmmakers around the world, Oscar shares the real story behind Epidemic's rise—including the decisions that nearly broke the business, the bets that paid off, and why creativity and data don't have to be enemies.If you're a creator, founder, or anyone trying to do big things without burning out, this episode is packed with honest insights on scaling with soul, leading through uncertainty, and staying rooted in purpose while navigating growth.Timestamps:(00:04) – The Origins of Epidemic Sound(06:42) – Startup Struggles and the First Big Pivot(12:15) – Licensing, Creators, and the Market Gap(19:08) – Building Culture and Protecting Simplicity(25:36) – Creativity vs. Data: Finding the Right Balance(33:14) – Leadership Lessons in Hypergrowth(40:10) – Advice for Founders: Curiosity, Courage & Staying HumanCheck out today's guest, Oscar Höglund: Oscar's Website: https://corporate.epidemicsound.com/Oscar's LinkedIn: https://se.linkedin.com/in/oscarh%C3%B6glundCheck out The Futur:Website: https://www.thefutur.com/Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shopLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/Twitter: https://x.com/thefuturishereTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishereYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishereCheck out Chris Do:Website: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdoLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesignInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/Twitter:https://x.com/thechrisdoTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdoThreads:https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdoZaap:
How can a simple shift in mindset unlock the potential within your team? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Phillip B. Wilson to discuss the power of four key leadership mindsets that can help leaders not only improve their effectiveness but also inspire exceptional performance in others. These include believing in your impact, believing in yourself, believing in others, and believing in your relationships. Kevin and Phil also explore topics such as overcoming the hero assumption, building psychological safety, and navigating the pitfalls of overconfidence. Listen For 00:00 Welcome to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast 00:46 How to Join Our Community 01:12 Introducing Flexible Leadership Book 02:04 Meet Phillip Wilson 03:06 From Law School to Leadership Consulting 04:02 Early Leadership Journey 05:18 Crisis Moments and Leadership Lessons 06:26 Studying Leadership and Approachable Leadership 07:29 Why Mindset Matters in Leadership 08:09 The Evolution of The Leader Shift Playbook 10:02 Leadership Lessons from Personal Experience 10:47 Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect 12:12 Mount Stupid and Leadership Overconfidence 13:29 Self-Awareness and Asking for Feedback 15:16 The Four Leadership Mindsets Overview 16:04 Believe in Yourself 17:34 Actor-Observer Bias and Leadership 18:34 Confirmation Bias and Self-Confidence 19:21 Confidence vs Overconfidence 20:51 Believe in Your Impact 22:30 Placebo vs Nocebo Leadership 24:10 Believe in Others 25:15 The Hero Assumption 25:42 Story of Daniel Kish 27:48 The Power of Belief from Others 29:03 Believe in Your Relationships 30:24 Three Core Questions of Psychological Safety 31:38 What Does Phil Wilson Do for Fun? 32:47 What Phil Is Reading Now 34:14 Where to Learn More About Phil and His Book 35:04 Your Leadership Call to Action Phillip's Story: Phillip B. Wilson is the author of The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team's Potential. He is the founder of Approachable Leadership, where he and his team help clients thrive and create extraordinary workplaces. He is a national expert on leadership, labor relations, and creating positive workplaces. He is regularly featured in the business media, including Fox Business Network, Fast Company, Bloomberg News, HR magazine, and The New York Times. Wilson regularly delivers keynotes, workshops, and webinars and has been called to testify before Congress as a labor relations expert. He graduated magna cum laude from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and went on to earn his JD from the University of Michigan Law School. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos. Book Recommendations The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team's Potential by Phillip B. Wilson Data: Harness Your Numbers to Go from Uncertain to Unstoppable by Mark O'Donnell, Angela Kalemis, Mark Stanley Outgrow: How to Expand Market Share and Outsell Your Competition by Alex Goldfayn Finish Big by Bo Burlingham Like this? Becoming the Leader Your Team is Waiting For with Jonathan Raymond Nurturing a Team That Flourishes with Dan Pontefract Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
Misunderstandings happen all the time. Leaders can help their teammates navigate these verbal landmines—and avoid a lot of trouble—by asking the clarifying questions that will bring the whole team together. Check out the video version of this clip. Or check out the full converation from The Craig and Greg Show. We would love to serve as your leadership coach, so get in touch with us. My book Shepherd Leadership also has some biblical principles that leaders can immediately apply to their organizations. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
Nina Chatrath shares game-changing insights on leadership, governance, career reinvention, and culture in this engaging conversation on The Brand Called You. A must-listen for professionals at every stage!00:38- About Nina ChatrathNina is a partner of DHR Global. She is an Independent Board Director.
Join host Tom Shiels as he speaks with Gordon Schmidt and Sy Islam about their book Elements of Leadership: Lessons from Avatar the Last Airbender. They discuss leadership behaviour themes from the hit show and what it's like to collaborate on this kind of project. Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role research plays in our modern world, and ask how it can contribute to solving the complex environmental, economic, social and political challenges facing our planet.
What does it take to lead when lives are on the line? In this compelling episode of The Greatness Machine, former Navy SEAL Commander Rorke Denver joins Darius to explore what real leadership looks like under pressure. Drawing from years of leading special ops missions, Rorke shares how the same principles that guide elite warriors—clarity, discipline, and trust—can transform how we lead in business and life. He reveals why great leadership isn't about having all the answers, but about staying calm in chaos, making tough decisions, and inspiring others through character. Whether you're leading a team, a company, or your own life, this episode offers powerful insights for anyone ready to lead with courage and purpose. In this episode, Darius and Rorke will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Special Occasions (03:00) Rorke's Origin Story and Path to Becoming a Navy SEAL (12:03) Leadership Lessons from Coaching and Military Experience (20:56) The Crisis of Masculinity and Modern Leadership (30:04) Experiences in BUD/S Training (32:15) Mindset and Resilience in Adversity (34:41) Embracing Challenges for Growth (36:39) The Role of Suffering in Strength (37:33) Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield (52:03) Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life Commander Rorke Denver is a decorated Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and leadership expert. He's led over 200 combat missions, run SEAL training, and earned the Bronze Star with “V” for valor. Rorke is the author of “Damn Few” and “Worth Dying For,” and starred in the film Act of Valor and FOX's American Grit with John Cena. A former All-American lacrosse player at Syracuse, he holds a master's in Global Business Leadership and now leads EVER ONWARD, a leadership and performance brand. Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. IDEO U: Enroll today and get 15% off sitewide at ideou.com/greatness. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Rorke: Website: https://rorkedenver.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7zKkoLnD-VszOJkmsX-YA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorketdenver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rorkedenverauthor/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Details In this episode of The 90th Percentile, we explore why wellbeing programs are more than just perks—they are a leadership imperative. Shanna Goodell shares how Druva is shifting the narrative around employee wellness, embedding it into leadership development, and addressing real-life challenges like women's health in the workplace. From building inclusive spaces to driving … Continued The post Episode 168: Well-Being Is a Business Strategy—Leadership Lessons from Druva first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.
What You'll Learn:Why love is a leadership advantage, not a weaknessThe 8 Rules of Love applied to business leadershipHow one CEO reduced turnover by 80% and grew revenue by 35%Simple daily habits to become a more self-aware leaderHow to turn tough conversations into trust-building momentsHow leading with love builds resilient, purpose-driven teamsReferenced Book:8 Rules of Love by Jay ShettyYour Challenge This Week:Choose one rule. Apply it intentionally.Lead with love—and watch the impact.
What You'll Learn:Why the “Rule of Three” is a leadership game changerThe origin and impact of Atlas' TEDx talk: Start with WhoWhat pirate leadership teaches us about trust and motivationWhy success leaves clues—and how to collect themThe mindset shift from chasing opportunities to choosing legacy Leadership Gold:“Every leader I've admired kept it simple: People. Time. Money.” The Rule of 3. Resources & Links:Download Atlas' "Best-Selling Book" ProcessWatch his TEDx Talk: Start with WhoConnect with Atlas on his podcast: TargetedAnd, follow him on LinkedIn for more great insights.
In this week's Leadership Lessons, we're invited into a deeper examination of our integrity through the lens of Matthew 5:33–37. Pastor Ryan Schlachter challenges us to consider what it means to be people whose words carry the weight of truth. Jesus calls us beyond legalistic oath-making into a life where our “yes” is yes and our “no” is no where honesty is not conditional but foundational. This message confronts the subtle ways we compromise truth through half-truths, exaggeration, or fear-driven silence. We're reminded that deception, no matter how small, echoes the voice of the enemy, not the heart of Christ. As disciples, we're called to reflect God's character through our speech, walking in a trustworthiness that needs no embellishment. When we align our hearts with our words, we cultivate a life of authenticity one that testifies to the truth-telling nature of our Savior.
Welcome to Season 11 of "Run to Your Leadership Challenges" SEASON 11 The High Performing Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
Welcome to Season 11 of "Run to Your Leadership Challenges" SEASON 11 The High Performing Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 11. Season 11, will be focused on “The High-Performing Leader.” Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, to continually grow and be a high-performing leader. I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Please feel free to email me at Paul@CLCTeam.com with any suggestions and topics that you would like me to talk about. Additionally, I will be interviewing a vast array of leaders in Season 11, so if you know a great leader and/or want to share a great leadership lesson, please contact me. Here at The CLC Team, we work with Christian Business Owners to help them create a High Performing Team that thrives in all areas of life and produces higher performance, productivity, and profitability so they make a greater impact in the world. You can also listen to our other Podcast called “The High-Performing Team Podcast for Christian Business Owners” and it is now available on the links below (and wherever you listen to podcasts). We are planning on having this podcast up and running daily by Aug 1. 2025. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian/id1797855031 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/36a33c17-fa45-4392-9701-ec78e365b9e2/the-high-performing-team-podcast-for-christian-business-owners Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71bhJNppqhTsmEjj0Rze0P iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-high-performance-team-266779809/ Rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/the-high-performance-team-podcast-for-christian-bu
Join us for an engaging episode of CISO Tradecraft, hosted by G Mark Hardy, featuring cybersecurity veteran Ira Winkler. In this episode, we dive deep into cybersecurity careers, discuss the unique CruiseCon cybersecurity event, and explore the evolution of information security. Hear firsthand accounts of career journey highlights, networking strategies, and the importance of democratizing top-tier content. Learn about the impacts of AI in cybersecurity, data poisoning, and upcoming cybersecurity conferences. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and advice. https://cruisecon.com/ Don't forget to the the following code for 10% off "CISOTRADECRAFT10" Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-H1CShsyirr4ZL9d1WCx6IMA_ngjWoEN Chapters 00:00 Introduction to CISO Tradecraft 01:34 Meet Ira Winkler: Cybersecurity Veteran 02:50 The Concept of CruiseCon 05:58 Challenges in Cybersecurity Events 08:03 Building a Cybersecurity Community 13:45 Mentorship and Networking in Cybersecurity 21:52 The Importance of Relevant Mentorship 24:40 The Importance of Programmatic Principles 25:19 Finding the Right Mentor for Your Career Path 26:38 Adapting to a Shifting Career Landscape 27:05 Understanding AI Fundamentals 29:12 The Role of Data in AI 30:57 Agentic AI and Its Applications 32:48 Challenges and Risks in AI 41:33 Upcoming Events and Keynote Speakers 43:35 Leadership Lessons from Ground Zero 46:39 Future Cruise Con Events 47:44 Conclusion and Farewell
In Episode 84 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez speaks with Brian Joseph, CEO and co-founder of RevJen Group, to explore the powerful intersection of leadership and professional development. Drawing from decades of experience in scaling for-profit and nonprofit businesses, Brian shares insights on building purpose-driven cultures, confronting organizational challenges head-on, and reframing sales as an act of service. Listeners will learn: - Why executive burnout silently spreads through entire teams—and how to prevent it - How intentional networking (both in-person and digital) drives sustainable growth - Strategies to create space for deep thinking in an always-on world - Why starting with a “blank slate” mindset is essential for turnarounds - The truth behind the phrase, “Nothing happens without a sale” Whether you're running a DTC brand, leading a nonprofit, or managing a high-growth team, this episode is a must-listen for leaders seeking clarity, connection, and real business momentum. Contact Brian via: Linkedin -Brian Joseph Linkedin - RevJen Company RevJen.com - Company Website
How do you build a thriving physical therapy business in the middle of Manhattan while surviving cancer—three times—and undergoing a lung transplant? You lean on grit, community, and the undeniable will to live, love, and lead.Meet Cynthia, a force of nature in the PT world and beyond. In this powerful conversation, Cynthia shares:Her experience as a three-time lymphoma survivorStarting her first PT clinic at age 29 with a platinum Amex and a dreamHow Team in Training and endurance sports became both personal therapy and business rocket fuelThe leadership lessons she learned scaling seven NYC clinic locationsWhy building a practice is a lot like training for a triathlon: painful, joyful, and always worth itYou'll hear about resilience, self-talk, business mistakes, and the moments that shaped her as a healer and leader. Whether you're a clinic owner, PT student, or just someone navigating adversity—this one's for you.⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why PTs Make Great Storytellers00:22 – Cynthia's Life-Defining Grit02:50 – Starting a Practice After Cancer05:30 – Business Failure, Then Business Boom08:00 – Treating Patients Through Chemo10:30 – A Second Diagnosis and Choosing Fertility13:40 – Endurance Training as Healing17:00 – Building Client Cohorts Through Triathlons19:15 – Coping Mechanisms and Self-Talk23:00 – Leadership Lessons from Scaling in NYC25:10 – Strategic Partnerships: Can't Do It Alone27:30 – Building a Brand That Heals and Inspires
Are you holding yourself back from leading at your highest level? In this incredible conversation, I sit down with my good friend Craig Groeschel—someone I admire deeply, not just for what he's accomplished, but for the man he is at his core. We get real about leadership—what it means to empower others, to listen, to ask better questions, and to build a culture that thrives whether you're in the room or not. Craig shares candidly about the lessons he's learned over nearly 30 years leading one of the largest churches in the country and launching the YouVersion Bible App that's impacted millions.One of the things that really hit home in this episode is how Craig talks about the shift from thinking leadership is about you to realizing it's about what happens when you're not there. We break down how great leaders give authority, not just tasks, and how that's the key to developing other leaders rather than creating followers. And yes, we go into the hard stuff—the criticism, the self-doubt, the moments where you feel like playing it safe. Craig doesn't shy away from those moments, and neither do I in this conversation. We also talk about something that's been huge for me this year—surrender. Craig shares what it really means to give up control where it's not ours to begin with, and why trusting God with the things we can't shape frees us to lead with greater courage and faith. This episode isn't about theory—it's about real tools you can put into practice starting today. How to shift from controlling to empowering so you can build leaders, not just followers. Why your effectiveness as a leader is measured by what happens when you're absent, not present. The habits that anchor Craig's leadership and how to create your own keystone habits. A fresh approach to giving and receiving feedback that builds trust and fuels growth. The difference between showing love and showing belief—and why your team (and family) needs both. How to handle self-doubt and stop playing it safe in your vision and leadership. What true surrender looks like in your leadership and life. Here's what you'll take away from this episode:If this conversation moves you the way it did me, do yourself a favor—share it, take action on it, and let it change the way you lead. Max out your life, my friends!