Explore every episode of the podcast Go First With Jaime Taets
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| Stop Seeking External Validation to Feel Worthy: A Solo Episode on the Addiction to Validation | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:12:43 | |
Why do so many leaders feel empty despite achieving everything they set out to accomplish? The answer might surprise you. It's not about insecurity or weakness. It's about validation, and it's addictive. In this solo episode, Jaime Taets pulls back the curtain on a theme she's seen emerging in leaders everywhere: the relentless need for external approval. She shares why validation isn't about being insecure, how early career success trains us to seek it, and why the addiction cycle keeps leaders chasing applause that never lasts. If you've ever felt like you're performing for an audience that's never satisfied, or you're staying in rooms you've outgrown because they still make you feel needed, this episode is for you. It's a call to examine your motivations, find worth in the quiet, unseen work, and ground your value in who you are, not what you achieve. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Welcome and why these solo episodes exist Quotes from the Episode "Validation is addictive." "Yesterday's applause doesn't last today. Today you need more of it." "If you can remain grounded in who you are when the world is no longer validating you, that's the real test of leadership." Leadership Insights Q: Why is validation addictive for leaders? Q: How can leaders break the cycle of seeking validation? Resources
If this episode challenged how you think about validation and leadership, share it with another leader who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Go First with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, growth, and taking that next step forward. Go First is the show where we talk about what it takes to move forward: first, fast, and with purpose. Everything you want is on the other side of the next unknown step. Let's Go First together. Jaime Taets | |||
| Redefining Success After the Title Is Gone: Dr. Linda Schubring on Identity, Control & Healing | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:46:28 | |
What happens when the mountain you finally climbed disappears beneath your feet? Dr. Linda Schubring faced that exact moment and learned that losing a job doesn't mean losing your purpose. Dr. Linda Schubring joins Jaime Taets for an honest conversation about leadership, identity, resilience, and what it really takes to heal. Linda shares her journey from aspiring college president to reaching a leadership role at 29, losing that position, rebuilding her identity, becoming a mother and business owner, and navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. Along the way, she discovered that our hardest experiences can become sources of wisdom, connection, and contribution. Together, Linda and Jaime explore why leaders need to manage their hunger for control and importance, how to separate identity from work, and what it really means to heal. If you're navigating transition, redefining success, or leading through uncertainty, this conversation will give you a different way to think about what's next. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Dr. Linda Schubring Guest Bio Dr. Linda Schubring is a leadership coach, author, speaker, and co-founder of Leadership Vision Consulting. She helps leaders, teams, and organizations become healthier, more engaged, and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. She is also the national bestselling author of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Quotes from the Episode "You can lose your job, but that doesn't mean you lose your purpose." "Healing is different from moving on." "Reflect, act, reflect, act, reflect, act." Leadership Insights Q: What does it mean to manage your hunger as a leader? A: Managing your hunger means recognizing and regulating the internal drives that can influence how you lead. Drawing from the adaptive leadership work of Ron Heifetz and Marty Linsky, Dr. Linda Schubring explains that leaders need to manage their hunger for control and their hunger for importance rather than allowing those desires to control their behavior. When leaders don't manage what drives them, they can become rigid, defensive, or disconnected from the people they lead. Q: Why is separating identity from work important for leaders? A: Separating identity from work allows leaders to recognize that losing a role, title, or position does not mean losing their purpose or worth. Linda's experience of having her leadership position eliminated forced her to reconsider who she was beyond her career. That separation ultimately opened the door to new forms of leadership, family, business, and contribution. When you know who you are beyond your title, you lead with more freedom and less fear. Resources
If this conversation gave you a new perspective on leadership, identity, or navigating a difficult season, share it with another leader who may need to hear it. Subscribe to Go First with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, growth, and taking that next step forward. Go First is the show where we talk about what it takes to move forward first, fast, and with purpose. Everything you want is on the other side of the next unknown step. Let's Go First together. Jaime Taets | |||
| Leadership Burnout: The Real Cause and What Leaders Get Wrong with Jaime Taets | 18 août 2026 | 00:10:24 | |
What happens when you're a high-performing leader who loves the work, but you're exhausted in a way that a vacation won't fix? Jaime Taets gets honest about her own journey with burnout and what she's learned about the weight of responsibility. Jaime shares why burnout is one of the most overused words in leadership, and why it's often misunderstood. It's not about hating your job. It's about caring so much that you take on everything: every problem, every outcome, everyone's emotions. That sense of responsibility is what makes you successful, but it can also quietly become the thing that drains you. She explores the difference between rest and recovery, why letting go of control is harder than it sounds, and how a thousand small shifts can create more space than one dramatic change. She also challenges leaders to ask themselves one question: What are you carrying today that might not be yours to carry? If you've ever said "I'm busy" when asked how you are, or felt like you can't set anything down, this episode is for you. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Welcome to Go First Quotes from the Episode "Burnout isn't always caused by working too many hours. It comes from carrying too much responsibility for too long." "The better you perform, the more successful you are, the more responsibility you carry." "It's not one dramatic decision that fixes burnout. It's a thousand small ones." Leadership Insights Q: What is leadership burnout? Q: Why do leaders struggle to let go of responsibility? Resources
If this episode shifted how you think about burnout, share it with a fellow leader who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Go First with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, growth, and taking that next step forward. Go First is the show where we talk about what it takes to move forward: first, fast, and with purpose. Everything you want is on the other side of the next unknown step. Let's Go First together. Jaime Taets | |||
| From Problem Solver to Coach: Matt Ropchak on Imposter Syndrome, Leadership Development & Redefining Success | 07 août 2026 | 00:39:45 | |
Leadership development doesn't happen where you're comfortable. Matt Ropchak shares why the biggest breakthroughs begin the moment you stop keeping both feet in the familiar. Leadership development isn't about collecting promotions. It's about growing through uncertainty, embracing discomfort, and developing people instead of simply solving problems. Matt Ropchak joins Jaime Taets to share the experiences that reshaped his leadership, from overcoming imposter syndrome to surviving a life-changing heart attack that redefined his perspective on success. Together, Matt and Jaime explore why leaders should embrace change, coach instead of always providing the answers, and build a legacy by developing others. Whether you're leading through uncertainty or redefining success, this conversation will give you a different way to think about what's next. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Matt Ropchak Guest Bio Matt Ropchak is President of Orvita US, bringing nearly three decades of leadership experience in engineering, operations, and supply chain. Before joining Orvita, he spent 27 years at General Mills, including an expat assignment in Europe and leading the Canadian supply chain. He helps organizations build high-performing teams through authentic leadership and resilience. Quotes from the Episode "Don't keep both of your feet in the familiar." "Coach more. Solve less." "Your attitude makes a difference every day. Are you gonna be a disease or are you gonna be a miracle drug?" Leadership Insights Q: What is leadership development? Q: Why is stepping outside your comfort zone important for leaders? Resources
If this episode challenged the way you think about leadership development, share it with another leader who could benefit from these insights. Subscribe to Go First with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, growth, and taking that next step forward. Go First is the show where we talk about what it takes to move forward: first, fast, and with purpose. Everything you want is on the other side of the next unknown step. Let's Go First together. Jaime Taets | |||
| Leadership Burnout: Alignment Is Not a Soft Skill with Erin Newkirk | 03 août 2026 | 00:38:42 | |
Leadership burnout isn't always about working too hard—it can be a signal that something is out of alignment. Erin Newkirk shares why leaders need to pause, ground themselves, manage their energy, and stop confusing performative work with productive leadership. Erin Newkirk joins Jaime Taets for a conversation about career transitions, leadership, energy management, and the inner work that often gets ignored when success becomes the goal. From General Mills to entrepreneurship, healthcare, and Caribou Coffee, Erin's career has been less about climbing a straight ladder and more about building a body of work around her strengths, curiosity, creativity, and purpose. Jaime and Erin explore why alignment is not a soft skill, how burnout can reveal deeper misalignment, and why leaders don't have to be "on" all the time. They discuss Erin's four-step process of grounding in reality, opening to possibilities, leading with love, and taking aligned action—and why becoming your own Chief Energy Officer may be one of the most important leadership skills you can develop. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Erin Newkirk and Her Career Journey Guest Bio Erin Newkirk is a brand-building and marketing leader whose career spans General Mills, entrepreneurship, consumer technology, healthcare, advisory work, and Caribou Coffee. She has worked on major brands including Cheerios, Old El Paso, and Pillsbury and later founded the consumer technology startup Breadstamp, growing it to a few million users before selling it to Taylor Corporation. Erin went on to lead marketing and brand strategy at Caribou Coffee before beginning her next career chapter. Her leadership philosophy centers on alignment, inner work, curiosity, creativity, energy management, and building a career around strengths rather than simply chasing titles. Quotes from the Episode "Alignment is not a soft skill." "The who is even more important than the what." "Don't compromise who you are and what you believe in." Leadership Insights What is leadership burnout? Leadership burnout can happen when the way a leader is operating becomes disconnected from their values, energy, purpose, or the environment around them. Erin describes the importance of recognizing the "slow burn" of cognitive dissonance and misalignment rather than waiting for a major crisis to force a change. What does alignment mean in leadership? Alignment means creating greater consistency between who you are, what you value, the work you're doing, the people you're working with, and the purpose you're pursuing. Erin explains that when purpose, people, process, and platforms aren't working together, leaders can experience dissonance, lack of growth, and burnout. How can leaders become their own Chief Energy Officer? Being your own Chief Energy Officer means taking responsibility for understanding and managing your energy rather than constantly saying yes or trying to remain "on." Erin emphasizes practices such as deep breathing, meditation, reflection, journaling, stillness, curiosity, and being intentional about what you put on your plate. Resources
If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure why success no longer feels the way you expected it to, this conversation is a reminder to pause before pushing harder. Your discomfort may not mean something is wrong—it may be telling you that something needs to change. Subscribe to View From the Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, resilience, personal growth, and the journey from success to significance. Will see you at the top, and beyond. Jaime Taets | |||
| The Point Is Not to Have All the Answers with Hillary Spreizer | 03 août 2026 | 00:44:21 | |
The point is not to have all the answers. Hillary Spreizer shares why leadership success is not about being the smartest person in the room. Hillary Spreizer, CEO and owner of Latitude Group, joins Jaime Taets for a brutally honest conversation about what leadership really looks like when the wins are happening but you are falling apart behind the scenes. She shares how buying a company, navigating post-COVID growth, and constantly chasing the next milestone forced her to rethink burnout, resilience, success, and what it actually means to lead. Jaime and Hillary explore why burnout can be a signal of misalignment, not just a capacity problem. They discuss how leaders can build resilience through practice, why anxiety is a flag and not proof that you are broken, and why the point is not to have all the answers. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Hillary Spreizer Guest Bio Hillary Spreizer is the CEO and owner of Latitude Group, where she has built her career from recruiter to manager, salesperson, sales leader, and ultimately business owner. After purchasing the company from its founder, Hillary navigated the realities of ownership, post-COVID growth, burnout, and the pressure of leading an organization through uncertainty. Her leadership philosophy centers on abundance, resilience, intentional movement, and bringing the right people into the room rather than trying to personally have every answer. Quotes from the Episode "The point is that I don't have the answers." "I don't have all the answers. We're just gonna figure it out." "It is illogical that you have peaked." Leadership Insights What is leadership burnout? Leadership burnout is a state of exhaustion and disconnection that can occur when the way a leader is operating is no longer aligned with their capacity, values, or leadership system. In Hillary's experience, burnout was not simply about the company performing poorly. The company was doing well while she was struggling internally. Recognizing the signal and reassessing alignment can be an important starting point for change. How can leaders build resilience? Leaders can build resilience by practicing intentional movement through uncertainty instead of waiting until a crisis happens. That means repeatedly identifying what can be controlled, clarifying accountability and success, creating space for people when needed, and continuing to make thoughtful progress even when the final answer is not clear. Why is it important to stop trying to have all the answers? Leaders who believe they must have all the answers often become the bottleneck in their organizations. Hillary explains that the point is not to be the smartest person in the room. It is to bring the right people into the room and create an environment where movement and progress can happen, even in uncertainty. Resources
If you have ever felt the weight of believing you need to have all the answers, this conversation is your permission slip to let that go. Share it with a leader who needs to be reminded that leadership is about building the room, not being the smartest person in it. Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about resilience, leadership, and the journey from success to significance. Will see you at the top, and beyond. Jaime Taets | |||
| You Have the Right to Dream: Lindsay Holden on Building Odele, Intuition & Progress Over Perfection | 03 août 2026 | 00:36:17 | |
You don't need to have everything figured out before taking the next step. Lindsay Holden shares why trusting your instincts, embracing progress over perfection, and believing in your vision can lead to extraordinary growth. Building a successful business isn't about having all the answers. It's about staying curious, making decisions with confidence, and continuing to move forward even when the path isn't clear. Lindsay Holden, Co-Founder of Odele Beauty, joins Jaime Taets to share her journey from leading merchandising at Target to building one of the fastest-growing hair care brands in mass retail. Together, they explore trusting your intuition, navigating the shift from founder to leader, balancing growth with personal priorities, and why there is no single formula for success. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or preparing for your next big leap, this conversation will give you a different way to think about what's next. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Lindsay Holden Guest Bio Lindsay Holden is the Co-Founder of Odele Beauty, a fast-growing hair care brand redefining premium products at accessible prices. After spending eight years as a merchant at Target, she co-founded Odele in 2020, growing the company to more than 15,000 retail locations nationwide. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, authentic leadership, and building brands that combine purpose, performance, and accessibility. Quotes from the Episode "Progress over perfection." "There's no one right way to do anything." "Trust your intuition." Leadership Insights Q: Why is trusting your intuition important in leadership? A: Strong leaders gather advice, but they don't ignore their own experience. As Lindsay Holden explains, founders and leaders know more than they think they know. Trusting your instincts allows you to make confident decisions while staying true to your values, especially during periods of growth and uncertainty. Balance the opinions of others with what your gut tells you. Q: What does progress over perfection mean for leaders? A: Waiting for perfect conditions often slows growth. Leaders who embrace progress over perfection learn from mistakes, adapt quickly, and keep moving forward instead of becoming stuck by fear or unrealistic expectations. As Lindsay shares, mistakes happen even printing errors on product packaging but they don't derail the mission. Learn, fix, and keep going. Resources
If this episode encouraged you to dream bigger and trust your own leadership journey, share it with someone who needs the reminder. Subscribe to Go First with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, growth, and taking that next step forward. Go First is the show where we talk about what it takes to move forward first, fast, and with purpose. Everything you want is on the other side of the next unknown step. Let's Go First together. Jaime Taets | |||
| Find Joy, Even in the Hard Times with Kelli Williams | 03 août 2026 | 00:39:55 | |
Redefining success through joy means learning that resilience is not always about pushing harder. It is knowing when to pause, heal, and find joy in the storm. Kelli Williams, healing-informed executive coach, business and marketing strategist, storyteller, and former nonprofit leader, joins Jaime Taets for a conversation about resilience, identity, guilt, people-pleasing, and redefining what success really means. Kelli opens up about the experiences that shaped her leadership, including being a teenage mother, navigating major career transitions, surviving domestic abuse, and leading a nonprofit through a crisis involving national attention, threats, and fear for her family. She shares how those moments taught her the difference between being strong and being resilient. Jaime and Kelli explore why resilience can mean resting instead of pushing through, how trauma responses show up in leadership, and why leaders need to give themselves permission to say, "I am not okay." They discuss how identity shifts over time, why guilt and people-pleasing can become exhausting patterns, and how finding joy in the storm is a choice leaders can make. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Kelli Williams Guest Bio Kelli Williams is a healing-informed executive coach, business and marketing strategist, storyteller, and former nonprofit leader. Her work centers on helping people understand their stories, navigate change, build meaningful connections, and use their experiences to serve and inspire others. Kelli is also working on her first book, described as a love letter to the next generation of women in business, while continuing her work through coaching, storytelling, workshops, and teaching. Quotes from the Episode "Resilience can be being softer." "We can be in the storm and find joy at the same time." "It doesn't have to work out perfectly for you to be okay." Leadership Insights What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to move through adversity while continuing to adapt, heal, and move forward. Kelli explains that resilience is not necessarily about staying strong during a crisis. It can also mean recognizing when you are tired, giving yourself permission to pause, and learning how to respond differently to difficult experiences. How can leaders find joy during difficult times? Leaders can find joy during difficult times by allowing themselves to acknowledge what they are experiencing instead of constantly forcing themselves to push through. Small practices such as movement, breathing, personal check-ins, and identifying moments of hope can help leaders reconnect with themselves while navigating uncertainty. Why do leaders struggle with identity shifts? As leaders grow, their identities naturally evolve. Kelli discusses how being a teenage mother, nonprofit leader, founder, or high-performing professional can become part of how someone defines themselves, but those identities do not have to determine who they are forever. Growth often requires shedding old identities without pretending those experiences never happened. Resources
If you have been waiting for permission to pause, rest, and find joy in the middle of the storm, this is your sign. Share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that they do not have to be okay all the time to be a strong leader. Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about resilience, joy, and the journey from success to significance. Will see you at the top, and beyond. Jaime Taets | |||
| The Fear You Choose: Kristi Piehl on Resilience, Hard Things & Choosing Fear Before It Chooses You | 03 août 2026 | 00:30:09 | |
Resilience isn't built only when life gets hard. Kristi Piehl explains why choosing difficult things when you can may prepare you for the fear you can't choose. Kristi Piehl, Founder and CEO of Media Minefield, joins Jaime Taets for a vulnerable conversation about resilience, fear, leadership, identity, and the moments that force us to rethink what matters most. After losing her television news career during the 2008 economic crisis, Kristi spent nearly two years figuring out what came next before founding Media Minefield. Years later, her son's cancer diagnosis created another life-changing moment that reshaped her perspective on family, work, success, and what truly matters. Through both experiences, Kristi learned to control what she could control, lean on community, and choose the hard things when they were still a choice. Together, Jaime and Kristi discuss how difficult experiences can clarify your values rather than completely change who you are. They explore why leaders need to know who they are, why you cannot go through hard times alone, how relationships can change during adversity, and why success can ultimately mean having the freedom to make meaningful choices and help others. Whether you're facing a crisis, navigating transition, or simply wondering how to build resilience before you need it, this conversation will give you a different way to think about fear and hard things. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Kristi Piehl Guest Bio Kristi Piehl is the Founder and CEO of Media Minefield, a national award-winning public relations firm specializing in media relations, executive social media, reputation management, crisis communication, and training. Before launching Media Minefield in 2010, Kristi spent 12 years as an Emmy Award-winning television news reporter. She is also the author of Flip Your Script: Own Your Story & Unlock the Positive Power of Social Media, host of the Flip Your Script podcast, an experienced keynote speaker, and a Forbes Councils contributor. Kristi has been recognized with multiple PRNEWS awards and named one of Minnesota's 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders. She earned her Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School. Quotes from the Episode "Choose hard when it's a choice." "Success equals freedom." "If you choose fear when you can, you are more ready to be available for the fear that chooses you." Leadership Insights Q: What is resilience and how can leaders build it before a crisis? A: Resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and continue moving forward when faced with difficult circumstances. Kristi's experience shows that resilience can be strengthened before a crisis by intentionally choosing challenges, building supportive relationships, and learning how to focus energy on what you can control. As she puts it, "Choose hard when it's a choice" practice doing difficult things in ordinary moments so you're more prepared when circumstances become genuinely difficult. Q: How can difficult experiences change leadership and clarify values? A: Difficult experiences can clarify what matters most without requiring someone to become an entirely different person. For Kristi, adversity reinforced the importance of family, meaningful work, authentic leadership, and using her position to help others. Rather than creating a new identity, hard times can "galvanize" the values you already have and show you what you're truly willing to fight for. Resources
If this conversation challenged the way you think about resilience, fear, or the hard things in life, share it with another leader who could benefit from these insights. Subscribe to Go First with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, growth, and taking that next step forward. Go First is the show where we talk about what it takes to move forward: first, fast, and with purpose. Everything you want is on the other side of the next unknown step. Let's Go First together. Jaime Taets | |||
| Filter the Voices Holding You Back with Giselle Ugarte | 03 août 2026 | 00:37:43 | |
You control more than you think. Giselle Ugarte shares why you're more powerful than you realize and how to stop giving your power away to other people's opinions. Giselle Ugarte, performance coach, international speaker, and executive coach, joins Jaime Taets for a candid conversation about control, confidence, authenticity, and the pressure of other people's expectations. After leaving college without a plan, Giselle reinvented herself multiple times before launching her own business during the pandemic. She opens up about difficult seasons involving mental health, illness, and identity — and how those experiences taught her to take responsibility for what she can control. She also shares a powerful mindset shift: "Respectfully, you are not my audience." Not everyone who loves you or has an opinion about your choices is qualified to advise you on where you're going next. Jaime and Giselle discuss how to filter outside opinions, ask for the support you need, and build a circle that helps you grow. They explore why authentic connection requires someone to go first, how vulnerability creates a ripple effect, and why success is ultimately about using what you've been given to make a positive impact on others. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Giselle Ugarte Guest Bio Giselle Ugarte is a performance coach, international speaker, executive coach, and professional speaker. Her career has included television hosting, multiple career reinventions, and launching her own business during the pandemic. Her work centers on confidence, trusting yourself, authenticity, purpose, and helping people recognize their full potential. Giselle is also the creator of Action-Forward Coaching, a confidence and communication boot camp designed to help you be seen and heard. Quotes from the Episode "Respectfully, you are not my audience." "You are in more control than you think." "Ask for what you need." Leadership Insights What does "control more than you think" mean? "You control more than you think" means recognizing the areas of your life where you can take responsibility instead of giving all of your power to circumstances, other people, or outside opinions. Giselle encourages listeners to focus on what they can influence, ask for the support they need, and take ownership of the choices available to them. How do you know whose advice to listen to? Not everyone who gives you advice is qualified to guide your next move. Giselle's framework is to ask whether the person is your audience or a mentor: have they done what you're trying to do, or are they someone you actually want to serve? If not, their opinion may not deserve the weight you're giving it. Why is it important to ask for support? Many people expect others to read their minds and then feel disappointed when support doesn't come. Giselle explains that asking for help is part of taking responsibility. If you need encouragement, accountability, or a cheerleader, you have to name it and ask for it. Resources
If you have been waiting for permission to stop letting other people's opinions define your path, this is your sign. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they are in more control than they think. Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about control, confidence, and the journey from success to significance. Will see you at the top, and beyond. Jaime Taets | |||
| Leadership Burnout: You Don't Get Extra Credit for Exhaustion with Josh Helgeson | 03 août 2026 | 00:29:58 | |
Leadership burnout does not always happen when everything falls apart. Sometimes it happens when everything is going right, but the pace, pressure, and responsibility are no longer sustainable. Josh Helgesen, CEO and majority owner of Greiner Construction, joins Jaime Taets to talk about the hidden weight of leadership, energy management, self-leadership, and the cost of confusing exhaustion with success. Josh shares his 26-year journey from apprentice carpenter to CEO, what changed when he realized he was strong for everyone else but was not refueling himself, and why sustainable leadership requires more than ambition. Jaime and Josh explore what it means to recognize an unsustainable pace before a crisis hits, how to protect white space, and why the climb does not have to mean climbing harder. Sometimes, you need to climb smarter. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Josh Helgesen Guest Bio Josh Helgesen is the CEO and majority owner of Greiner Construction. He began his career with the company 26 years ago as an apprentice carpenter and worked his way through roles including foreman, superintendent, field leadership, ownership, and ultimately CEO. His leadership journey is a powerful example of how career growth is built through opportunity, experience, relationships, mentorship, peer groups, coaching, and the willingness to keep learning. Josh now focuses not only on leading the business but also on becoming a better leader, father, husband, and human being. Quotes from the Episode "You don't get extra credit for exhaustion." "Ambition without alignment will cost you." "Protect your energy. Everyone you lead feels it." Leadership Insights What is leadership burnout? Leadership burnout is the exhaustion that can develop when sustained pressure, responsibility, and ambition are not balanced with recovery, boundaries, and personal well-being. Josh emphasizes that pressure itself is not necessarily the problem. The danger comes from unmanaged pressure and an unsustainable pace. What is self-leadership? Self-leadership starts with managing yourself before trying to manage everyone and everything around you. For Josh, that means understanding your energy, recognizing your limits, reflecting before reacting, and making sure your ambition remains aligned with the life and relationships you want to protect. How can leaders recognize an unsustainable pace? Leaders can recognize an unsustainable pace when they notice subtle signs such as less patience, internal tension, constant go mode, and the feeling of being strong for everyone else but not refueling themselves. Josh explains that these signs often appear when everything looks successful on paper, making them easy to ignore. Resources
If you have ever felt like you are strong for everyone else but not refueling yourself, this conversation is for you. Share it with someone who needs to be reminded that they do not get extra credit for exhaustion. Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, energy management, and the journey from success to significance. Will see you at the top, and beyond. Jaime Taets | |||
| You Have the Right to Dream and Change: Andrea Sullivan on Identity, Success & Doing the Damn Thing | 03 août 2026 | 00:35:22 | |
What happens when you finally achieve everything you thought you wanted, only to realize it doesn't feel like enough? Andrea Sullivan shares why your next chapter may begin when you give yourself permission to dream again. Personal growth can require letting go of the identity that made you successful. Andrea Sullivan, CEO and Co-Founder of vYve and former Chief Marketing Officer of VaynerX and Interbrand, joins Jaime Taets for a candid conversation about identity, success, and the courage to become someone new. Andrea shares her journey from the Midwest to New York City, through nearly two decades in corporate leadership and into entrepreneurship. Along the way, she discovered that titles, achievements, and external validation can become so closely tied to our identity that they eventually keep us from seeing what could come next. Together, Andrea and Jaime explore identity shifts, imposter syndrome, community, resilience, intuition, and why what got you here won't get you where you're going next. They also talk about finding the right rooms, creating space for reflection, and becoming more human in an increasingly AI-driven world. Whether you're navigating a career transition, redefining success, or wondering what's next, this conversation will give you permission to dream again. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Andrea Sullivan Guest Bio Andrea Sullivan is the CEO and Co-Founder of vYve, a company focused on helping entrepreneurs and C-suite leaders become their best and happiest selves. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at VaynerX and Interbrand, building a career around branding, leadership, and helping organizations and leaders grow. Through vYve, Andrea helps high-performing leaders explore where they may be stuck, identify what is holding them back, and design their next chapter with greater clarity and authenticity. Quotes from the Episode "You have the right to dream and to realize those dreams." "What got us here is definitely not going to be getting us to wherever it is that we're going." "We're not in this alone." Leadership Insights Q: What is personal growth for leaders? A: Personal growth is the ongoing process of becoming more self-aware, resilient, and intentional about who you are and what you want next. Andrea's story shows that growth can mean letting go of an identity built around titles, achievements, and external expectations so you can make room for a more authentic version of yourself. It often requires stepping into new rooms and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to evolve. Q: Why can identity hold successful leaders back? A: When titles, achievements, reputation, and external validation become part of how leaders define themselves, letting go of them can feel like losing part of who you are. Andrea experienced this firsthand when she wanted to hold onto her CMO title even after launching vYve. Releasing that identity created space to dream again, trust her intuition, and step into a new chapter she never imagined for herself. Resources
If this conversation challenged the way you think about personal growth, identity, or success, share it with another leader who could benefit from these insights. Subscribe to Go First with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, growth, and taking that next step forward. Go First is the show where we talk about what it takes to move forward: first, fast, and with purpose. Everything you want is on the other side of the next unknown step. Let's Go First together. Jaime Taets | |||
| Find the Consistency through the Peaks and Valleys with Ben Utecht | 03 août 2026 | 00:37:14 | |
Leadership through adversity is not about avoiding the valley. It is about building a foundation strong enough to keep you moving through it. Ben Utecht, former NFL tight end, Super Bowl champion, speaker, author, and culture expert, joins Jaime Taets for a conversation about fear, failure, preparation, belief, identity, and the peaks and valleys that shape a meaningful life. Ben shares the story of going from a potential first-round NFL draft pick to an undrafted free agent after a devastating injury and then receiving an unexpected call from Tony Dungy and the Indianapolis Colts. His journey ultimately led him to the NFL, a Super Bowl championship, a career in speaking and culture, and his book The Champion's Creed. But the real story is not the highlight reel. It is what happened in between. Jaime and Ben explore what it means to stay grounded when you are at the top, rebuild yourself when you are in the valley, and stop allowing achievements to define your identity. They discuss how preparation builds confidence, why surrender can be a catalyst for winning, and how leaders can build a foundation of beliefs they can return to in difficult seasons. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Ben Utecht Guest Bio Ben Utecht is a former NFL tight end, Super Bowl champion, speaker, author, entrepreneur, and culture expert. He played for the Indianapolis Colts, won Super Bowl XLI, and learned under legendary coach Tony Dungy. After football, Ben built a career focused on leadership, organizational culture, personal development, and transforming people. He is the author of The Champion's Creed: Transform Your Culture Through the Power of Belief. Ben's work centers on the idea that organizations will always have a culture, either by design or by default, and leaders have the opportunity to intentionally build one that transforms people. Quotes from the Episode "Find the consistency through the peaks and valleys." "Believe." "Surrender is actually the catalyst for winning." Leadership Insights What is leadership through adversity? Leadership through adversity is the ability to remain grounded, make purposeful decisions, and continue leading when circumstances become difficult. Ben Utecht's story shows how preparation, belief, values, and endurance can give leaders a foundation to rely on during uncertain or challenging seasons. Why is preparation important for overcoming adversity? Preparation creates confidence because it gives people something concrete to fall back on when fear and uncertainty appear. Ben explains that his preparation in sports, through film study, training, and repetition, helped quiet self-doubt and gave him confidence when facing difficult situations. How can leaders build a foundation for hard times? Leaders can build a foundation by clarifying what they believe, writing down their values, and creating a personal creed they can return to. Ben explains that when you are in the valley, having objective truths you have already defined can pull you out of fear and uncertainty. Resources
If you have ever wondered how to stay grounded through the highs and lows of leadership, this conversation is for you. Share it with someone who needs to be reminded that consistency is found in the peaks and valleys. Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about leadership, resilience, and the journey from success to significance. Will see you at the top, and beyond. Jaime Taets | |||
| Trust With Yourself Before You Chase More Success with Ashley Hawks | 03 août 2026 | 00:49:46 | |
Trust with yourself is the foundation of sustainable success. Ashley Hawks shares what happened when the success she built no longer made her happy and how she rebuilt her life, leadership, and purpose from the inside out. Ashley Hawks, serial entrepreneur and owner of SOAR Leadership Groups, joins Jaime Taets for an honest conversation about what happens behind the highlight reel. From building and selling Forever Bride to David's Bridal, navigating corporate leadership, health challenges, burnout, and nearly losing connection with her marriage, Ashley explains why reaching the top is not always the finish line. Jaime and Ashley explore self-trust, sustainable success, leadership burnout, radical accountability, energy management, and redefining what success actually means. Ashley shares practical ways to create momentum through small actions, protect your energy, and stop letting perfectionism dictate your decisions. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Ashley Hawks 2:04 From Bridal Shop Roots to Entrepreneurship 7:25 When Success Doesn't Feel Successful 8:42 Childhood Experiences, Identity, and Community 12:39 The Hidden Cost of the Girl Boss Mentality 17:10 When Business Success Hides Relationship Problems 24:18 Radical Accountability and Owning Your Choices 27:51 Redefining What Success Actually Means 29:38 Why Meaningful Friendships Matter 34:46 Ready, Fire, Aim: Stop Waiting for Perfect 37:00 How to Get Unstuck Through Small Movements 38:41 Building Trust with Yourself 39:00 The People Around You Shape Your Life 44:04 Finding the Right Rooms and Communities 46:43 You Are Worthy
Ashley Hawks is a serial entrepreneur and owner of SOAR Leadership Groups, a community helping entrepreneurs and business leaders grow through connection and accountability. She previously built Forever Bride, which she sold to David's Bridal, before returning to her purpose of helping people build businesses while creating lives filled with health, relationships, and joy. Quotes from the Episode "Small actions create momentum and momentum creates trust with yourself." "Self-discipline is the highest form of self-love." "You are worthy." Leadership Insights What does it mean to trust with yourself? Trusting yourself means consistently following through on the small commitments you make to yourself. Ashley explains that small actions, getting up when you said you would, moving your body, journaling, reaching out for help, or taking one uncomfortable step, create evidence that you can rely on yourself when bigger decisions arrive. What is sustainable success? Sustainable success is success that allows you to achieve meaningful professional goals without sacrificing your health, relationships, joy, or sense of purpose. For Ashley, success has shifted from titles and achievements to waking up genuinely excited about her day and building a life she actually enjoys. Why is the voice in your head so powerful? The negative voice in your head can grow louder over time, especially when you are trying to maintain a perfect outer shell and not asking for help. Ashley explains that you have to get control of that voice early on, because if you let it run rampant, it becomes harder and harder to quiet. The first step is recognizing that the voice is not telling you the truth.
If you have ever felt like you are succeeding on paper but falling apart inside, this conversation is your permission slip to stop pretending. Share it with a leader who needs to be reminded that they are worthy of building a life they actually enjoy. Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more conversations about self-trust, sustainable success, and the journey from success to significance. Will see you at the top, and beyond. Jaime Taets | |||
| Succeed More Than You Fail | 19 févr. 2025 | 00:34:06 | |
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| Authenticity as a Leadership SuperPower | 06 févr. 2025 | 00:33:09 | |
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| Measure Your Success in Years | 16 janv. 2025 | 00:34:30 | |
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| Live At Your Edges | 19 déc. 2024 | 00:37:39 | |
Jill Kalogerson is a lawyer, a construction executive, a founder and owner and a community advocate, in addition to being a mom of 6! Through all of these roles, she has learned a lot about herself and how to live more at her edges so she is constantly challenging herself to grow. Her message is one that we all need to hear right now as we navigate times that feel chaotic – how can we learn through them? | |||
| If You Are in It, You Can’t Always See a Better Way | 03 déc. 2024 | 00:32:25 | |
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| The Power of Your Internal Voice | 12 nov. 2024 | 00:36:57 | |
Megan Lindahl Goodrich is a trauma survivor who writes about her experiences in the book, Beyond Terminal: Processing Childhood Trauma to Reclaim Self. In this episode she shares her journey to healing and how it’s helped her step deeper into her leadership and purpose. Trauma does not have to be the thing that defines you, it can in fact be the thing that strengthens you to live into your purpose. You can get more information on Megan’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Terminal-Processing-Childhood-Reclaim-ebook/dp/B0DF96QCLN | |||
| Are You Having the Tough Conversations? | 23 oct. 2024 | 00:38:17 | |
Gene Hammett is an executive coach who has lived many lives, including the collapse of his business and the rebuilding of his live. He was drawn to coaching when he realized that he was not a great leader, and through his own development decided that his purpose is to help other leaders on their journeys. He is the author of How to Have Tough Conversations with his wife Amanda Hammett.
Gene shares with us his vulnerable journey to becoming the man that he is today and all of the lessons he’s had to learn along the way – and being able to have tough conversations was the key.
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| Leadership is a Service Job | 02 oct. 2024 | 00:34:54 | |
Leah Berend is a force in the private equity and investment world. She joins us to share her perspective on how business has to change, leaders have to lead in a different way and be present in their leadership to produce the results of the future. This podcast will inspire you and give you hope that while the world feels really messed up, there are forces at work that are shifting how we think about leadership and business results. Leah Berend, a seasoned professional with a trifecta of expertise in accounting, business administration, and investment, founded Marrin Investment Partners, a firm that invests in established companies with a proven track record of success, with a keen eye on emerging opportunities and trends. Distinguishing itself from traditional private equity firms, Marrin Investment Partners transcends mere transactions by cultivating enduring stakeholder relationships and driving sustainable growth for its portfolio companies. Through their innovative Private Equity As a Service approach, they bring a values-based, long-term mindset to their investments cementing that the companies who do right by the stakeholders are proven to provide hearty returns to investors. Leah holds a CPA, Masters of Accountancy and a Masters of Organizational Leadership. When she’s not charting a course for Marrin Investment Partners’ portfolio companies, Leah can be found plotting her next family adventure with husband Matt and their two young kids, or whipping up a sweet treat in the kitchen, where her baking skills are the perfect blend of art and science – a trait that serves her well in her investment approach, too Listeners can go to www.MarrinInvestment.com to learn about our work and keep an eye out for announcements about Leah’s upcoming book on Private Equity. Leah Berend https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahberend/ | |||
| Just Own It…Own It All | 18 sept. 2024 | 00:36:21 | |
The more we work on ourselves, the more successful we will be in all aspects of our lives. Dawn Dahlby is a successful entrepreneur, speaker and Author of Live WELLthy, and she attributes her success to decades of personal development work. She works on herself so she can be better for those around you. Her guidance is to just own it…all the good parts and the bad parts and be committed to personal development and you will achieve success. dawndahlby.com | |||
| Model the Way Forward | 04 sept. 2024 | 00:38:37 | |
As leaders, our job is to not always have the answer, but to model the way forward in how we get to the answer. When we get hung up on being the smartest in the room or feeling like we don’t have it all together, we show up in a way that isn’t authentic and that shifts the culture of our team. Christ Cossette joins us to talk about her leadership journey and how she’s always thinking about how she can model the way forward for her people. Christi Cossette is an International Best Selling Author, Speaker, and the founder of two businesses. The first is Transformation Mastery Partners where she helps middle market businesses transform their financial operations to execute better, faster, and cheaper. The second is the Powerhouse Women Network where as a High Performance Coach for female executives she gets to live out her passion of supporting and building a community of trailblazing powerhouse women who are actively seeking their next level. She uses her Fulfilled Life Formula to teach women how to become Fulfilled and Limitless in all areas of their lives. She has been married to her husband, Andy, for 20 years and has 3 young boys (one with special needs) and has faced the joys and challenges of navigating a demanding career, her busy home life, and various health and relationship challenges. She uses her Fulfilled Life Formula to build resiliency, purpose and joy into her own life as well as her clients. Contact info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinecossette/
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| Never Settle, Dig Deeper | 11 juil. 2024 | 00:35:38 | |
Kelly Veit is the CEO of Veit & Company. She joins us to share her non-traditional career path that has allowed her to use her superpowers to become the leader the organization needs at this phase of their growth. Kelly’s deep commitment to her own growth has helped her ensure she has the skills necessary to lead the 90+ year old organization it’s its next phase of history by never settling and always digging deeper.
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| Leaders are Dealers of Hope | 26 juin 2024 | 00:32:07 | |
Kelly Aronson joins the podcast for a second time to share more wisdom and how she is re-inventing herself to keep her passion and energy as a leader. As our career progresses, it can be easy to get caught on auto-pilot, focusing on issues and what next problem you need to solve. But you can’t outwork the job of being a leader, it will always be bigger than you. Once you realize that, you can take a different perspective in your growth. Kelly shares her approach to take risks and step outside of your leadership comfort zone to find passion in new and different places. Learn more about Kelly and follow her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyaronson/ | |||
| Finding Your Internal Source of Motivation | 12 juin 2024 | 00:36:37 | |
David Strohsack has led a successful corporate career, rising through the ranks to now leading a newly acquired company through significant change and transformation. Through it all he has leaned on his internal motivation to be better and do better to help him become a truly conscious leader. Listen in to hear more about his journey and the wisdom he’s acquired along the way. | |||
| Everyone Can Impact Through Story | 28 mai 2024 | 00:35:04 | |
As leaders we tend to lead and persuade people with data and logic, but brain science tells us that people are not persuaded by that, they are persuaded by emotion. Sally Zimney, Speaker, Coach and Author helps us understand the impact of sharing simple stories to connect with people and inspire them to take action.
You can find out more about Sally and her services at www.sally-z.com To order Sally’s new book: https://bemoved.com/speaking-story | |||
| 1% Happier | 08 mai 2024 | 00:30:43 | |
Chelsey Paulson, the queen of culture and leadership, and one of my fantastic team members joins us to talk about Happiness. Not from a fluffy perspective, but from a scientific, find the source and focus on it perspective. Our world needs more leaders, more humans who have the tools to find more joy and happiness. It doesn’t mean we live in it everyday, but it can mean that we are striving to be 1% Happier. Connect with Chelsey on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsey-paulson/ | |||
| The Life You Lead Is the Lesson You Teach | 02 mai 2024 | 00:48:43 | |
So…this one is a deep one. Be prepared to laugh, maybe cry a little, but truly be impacted. I’m so grateful to have Mick White, a dear friend of mine on the podcast to share his story around finding his purpose and how he is living into it every day. Find out more about Mick’s 100 year manifesto work here: https://www.100yearmanifesto.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/100yearmanifesto/ | |||
| Humility as a Success Superpower | 18 avr. 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
How do you embrace a beginners mindset, how can humility help you create a career and a journey that leaves a legacy? Kanthi Yalamanchili has had a very unique path to success, one that has forced her to use her humility as a superpower to step into new roles where she had no experience and figure out how to create success. Her journey is one that can inspire us to pay attention to the opportunities that present themselves and go after our dreams. Connection with Kanthi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kchili/ | |||
| How Strong is Your Strategic Thinking Muscle? | 03 avr. 2024 | 00:31:51 | |
Many of us spends are days in full execution mode, answering emails, attending meetings and heads down working through issues. We don’t spend much time thinking strategically or planning for the future. And, even if we are given time in our schedule to think, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. Mary Rapaport, the creator of The Strategic Playground, set out to solve that for leaders. Listen in as she shares with us how to insert strategy into our day to day lives. Learn more about Mary and her workshops at the following links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrapaport/ https://xceleratebiz.com/resources https://xceleratebiz.com/services/strategic-thinking-workshops | |||
| The Beauty in Getting “Kicked Off the Wheel” | 20 mars 2024 | 00:33:57 | |
So many times, in life, circumstances happen to us that make us question our worth, deplete our confidence and sometimes knock us down all together. But what if that “kicked off the wheel” moment is there to help you find strength in new places? What if it’s there to help you build muscle for what’s next. Heather Boshke joins us to share her journey that includes multiple times where she was kicked off the wheel and how each one helped her get closer to who she really was. Edit Edit date and time | |||
| Navigating the Seasons of our Careers | 07 mars 2024 | 00:36:41 | |
Any successful person will tell you that their career has had many different seasons. Seasons when you hit the gas and focus on your career and seasons where you are braking and focusing on your own life or your family. It’s normal and being able to make the right choices for you at the right time is what leads to sustainable success as a leader. Jennifer Zick, founder and CEO of Authentic joins us to talk about her success journey in all of the roles that she plays. Connect with Jennifer here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzick/ and learn more about her company Authentic here: https://authenticbrand.com/ | |||
| Permission to go off the Trail | 14 févr. 2024 | 00:39:17 | |
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| The Impact of Restlessness | 25 janv. 2024 | 00:28:56 | |
There is a new tension evolving in the business world. This tension of restlessness on the side of the employees and frustration from leaders. We each want more, but we aren’t sure what we need. Our energy is low and it’s compounding the issue. Dena Mayne, COO of Keystone discusses her perspective and guidance on how to overcome restlessness – as an employee, a leader and an organization.
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| What Does it Take to Write A Book? | 24 oct. 2023 | 00:27:30 | |
Stephanie interviews CEO and Founder Jaime Taets, and Chief Strategy Officer, Chelsey Paulson about the pure joy as well as agony of writing a book. What it takes to start with an an idea and bring it to life in the form of a book. They share their mindset and details on the writing and process, the high and lows and and how much Jaime and Chelsey both LOVE Culture. Culture is intertwined in both of their lives, personally and professional. Listen now, from Keystone’s own Culture experts. An episode you don’t want to miss. Connect with us! | |||
| Lean into the Edge | 05 oct. 2023 | 00:34:18 | |
How often does fear impact our approach and decisions as leaders? Matt Schwandt joins us and shares his wisdom and approach around leaning into the edge of fear and how it can shift your perspective. Learn more and connect with Matt at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-schwandt-360aba243/ Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur with nearly 10 years of experience as co-founder and president of Bauhaus Brew Labs, a popular craft brewery and taproom located in Northeast Minneapolis. Throughout his time at Bauhaus, Matt has effectively managed teams of over 20 employees across three distinct business units, while also spearheading the successful development and launch of multiple product lines from initial concept to market release. Matt’s leadership philosophy centers around cultivating a dynamic and creative work environment that empowers teams to achieve their full potential. His passion for leadership development has resulted in a thriving workplace culture that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and individual growth. In addition to his work in the brewing industry and consulting space, Matt is also an attorney who previously served as an assistant attorney general for the state of Minnesota. In this role, he represented the state’s largest executive branch agency, providing valuable legal guidance and representation. Subsequently, Matt transitioned into private practice with a firm specializing in employment law and representing clients in a wide range of business-related matters. Learn more and connect with Matt at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-schwandt-360aba243/ | |||
| Be Kind to Yourself | 07 sept. 2023 | 00:28:32 | |
Leadership is hard sometimes, but when you figure out that your job is to be the coach and not the doer, things get a lot easier. Andy Dulka has honed his leadership skills over his entire career and continue to learn and evolve as a leader. He shares his leadership wisdom with us in this podcast and leaves us with the message that as leaders, we need to be kind to ourselves and realize that we aren’t going to always get it right, but we can always learn. Connect with Andy and learn more about him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydulka/ | |||
| Creating The Space for Culture to Thrive | 24 août 2023 | 00:32:16 | |
Kelly Kolar has spent her entire career creating spaces that support growth and comfort. As the Founder of Kolar Design, she has built office, healthcare and other spaces around the world. She shares her leadership journey and what she has learned about how spaces truly create environments where people can thrive.
Learn more about Kelly and the work that her and her team do at https://kolardesign.net/ | |||
| If You’re Not Sure, You’re Sure | 10 août 2023 | 00:40:48 | |
Eric Harkins is the President and Founder of GKG Search & Outplacement, a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that helps organizations Get talent, Keep talent & Grow talent. He is also an Amazon #1 best-selling author of: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck; How to Get, Keep & Grow Talent. His goal is simple: Help every company he works with make sure Monday morning doesn’t suck for their employees. Eric is a motivational speaker, consultant, executive-coach, and an expert in helping companies create a culture high performers want to be a part of. During his 25-year career in corporate America, Eric held leadership roles ranging from Manager to Chief Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer. Listen in to get his 3 rules to being a great leader. Connect with Eric Harkins and learn more about his organization here. Get your own copy of Eric’s book here.
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| Design the Life You Want | 27 juil. 2023 | 00:38:33 | |
Missy Chicre, CEO at Menttium joins us and shares her story of how she constantly strives to design the life she wants, not the life that others want for her. And while that is always a struggle, and takes hard work, she has proven in her career that people will support you and you can still achieve success – on your terms. Find out more about Missy and Menttium’s services on LinkedIn: Missy Chicre – https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-chicre/ Menttium – https://www.linkedin.com/company/menttium-corporation/ Missy Chicre is the Chief Executive Officer at Menttium Corporation, a woman-owned and woman-led | |||
| Growth Happens In Reflection | 12 juil. 2023 | 00:37:31 | |
Marney Andes is an Author, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach that has taken her Fortune 50 experience and turned that into a career that helps others leaders build their best lives. In this episode we talk about as leaders how important it is to recognize your own bias and how to use the day to day learnings to grow as a leader, through the time you take to reflect. You can learn more about Marney, her book and her services, at
Marney Andes is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in performance consulting, organizational design, leadership development, and executive coaching. Marney’s diverse background spans various industries, including healthcare and finance, where she has helped leaders and employees navigate complex challenges and change with simple and practical approaches. In addition to her impressive career, Marney is an accomplished author and host of the popular weekly podcast. Her first book, Start with the Give-Me Shots: 8 Homegrown Lessons for Business and Life, is a must-read for anyone looking to gain insights on achieving success in their personal and professional lives. Marney’s approach to problem-solving is grounded in truth-seeking, honest storytelling, and a deep commitment to creating space for others to do the same. Her passion for empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential is evident in her work as owner and principal consultant of Dynamic Intention. A college basketball player and former Mrs. America, Marney holds a master’s degree in information and learning technologies from the University of Colorado Denver. She resides outside of Denver with her husband, Allen, and their two sons, Owen, and Brody. To learn more about Marney’s work and insights, visit her website at www.marneyandes.com. | |||
| Do What You Want To Do, Not What You Have To Do | 28 juin 2023 | 00:33:46 | |
Michael Levin has been responsible for ghostwriting close to 1000 books. He helps people bring their message to life to share with the world. In this this podcast he shares his story and his leadership wisdom with us around how to focus on doing what you want to do and not what you have to do to create more positivity in your life.
Michael Levin is one of the most accomplished and experienced ghostwriters in the United States. Over a 30-year career, Michael has written, co-written, edited, ghosted, or published more than 900 books, of which 23 are national best sellers, two are New York Times best sellers, and three are Amazon number one bestselling business books. His websites are www.MichaelLevinWrites.com and, for business fiction/business fables, www.TheFableFactory.com. Michael appeared on the first episode of Season Three of ABC’s Shark Tank, has appeared on BBC worldwide TV and radio and Good Morning, America, has been quoted in Inc. Magazine, and in Bloomberg Business. He is most proud of having edited Zig Ziglar’s final book, Born To Win. | |||
| Show Up To Listen and Not Be Heard | 21 juin 2023 | 00:30:41 | |
Tricia Timm, lawyer, venture investor, author and speaker joins us to share her journey as a Latina in the corporate world and as an immigrant who has worked to find her own voice. Her guidance is so impactful and can help all of us as leaders creating greater belonging in our own teams and organizations. Learn more about Tricia, her speaking and her book at www.triciatimm.com | |||
| Be The Change You Want to See | 09 juin 2023 | 00:37:44 | |
Simon Bray is a change agent and innovator who has worked with global brands to help them evolve. He also just happens to be a part of the group that Jaime climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with. They discuss their passion around leadership and the change that leaders need to be prepared to lead as well as their lessons from the mountain and what they learned about themselves and the world around them. Simon is an expert in leadership, culture and organizational development, who understands what it really takes to unlock innovation, collaboration and engagement. He has worked in over 20 countries and has lived in the UK, Brazil, the US, and Singapore. Simon’s background is management consultancy. After gaining a degree in Psychology, he began his career with Accenture where he specialized in organization development and talent strategy, before moving to a boutique change management consultancy called 7days. He was then with the innovation consultancy ?What If! from 2005 to 2014, leading teams in London, New York and São Paulo. He held multiple leadership roles while at ?What If!, including US Client Development Leader, Americas Transformation Practice Leader and Brazil Business Leader. He then spent 2 years as a Partner at The Rise Group, where his work focused on helping organizations define and activate their ideal culture, and 3 years as a Principal at Vega Factor where his work involved helping organizations use the science of total motivation to become higher performing. | |||
| Shift Your Perspective | 24 mai 2023 | 00:26:40 | |
Jaime Taets, CEO, Visionary, and Founder of Keystone Group International talks about her summit to Mt. Kilimanjaro and her lessons learned along the way. Jaime talks about shifting your perspective and putting yourself in situations that make you think differently. In this raw, and authentic podcast, Jaime shares some of her vulnerabilities and experiences from her trip and how she is incorporating them into her personal and professional life. How fear can be a catalyst to move you forward instead of holding you back. Are you courageous in the face of fear? Listen now! Also be sure to check out Jaime’s blog series, Lessons from the Mountain. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimetaets/
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| Create The Space For People To Learn | 20 avr. 2023 | 00:26:47 | |
Andy Risvold is the owner and founder of Forgotten Star Brewing. He is a serial entrepreneur and shares his leadership lessons and how he focuses on the new leaders to ensure they have the space and support to learn as they transition to leading others. So many organizations and leaders don’t take the time to train and mentor leaders in their organization to build the skills they need to be successful leaders and managers. | |||
| Sit In Your Mistakes | 22 mars 2023 | 00:37:36 | |
Alyza Bohbot James, Owner and CEO Alakef Coffee Roasters and City Girl Coffee As owner and CEO of Alakef Coffee Roasters, Alyza leads the specialty coffee roasting company that her family founded in 1990 in Duluth, Minnesota. Alakef Coffee Roasters today provides responsibly sourced and produced coffee to grocery stores, co-ops, coffee shops, Universities, and restaurants throughout the Midwest, and online to retailers and consumers.
Shortly after taking over company reins in 2014, she launched an entirely new brand, City Girl Coffee, in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market, featuring USDA Organic Certified blends. She is keeping Alakef’s longstanding support of the coffee industry alive – with a special focus on women. City Girl Coffee empowers women by sourcing as many beans as possible from women coffee farmers throughout the world. A portion of every sale goes to organizations that work to provide these women access to funding, education, resources, and more. In January of 2021, Alyza launched The City Girl Empower Hour, an inspiring new podcast serving up grounded advice and whole bean wisdom on how listeners can succeed in both their personal and professional lives.
Alyza takes an active role in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and its Women in Leadership program. She is a member of the Minnesota Leadership class of 2017, and currently sits on the Minnesota Chamber’s Board of Directors. She was recognized by the Minneapolis Business Journal as a recipient of its 2017 40 under 40 award, and by Minnesota Business Magazine as one its Women Who Lead. Awarded the Future Forward award from the WBDC for her business acumen, marketing savvy and entrepreneurial spirit. Most recently, she was awarded the Wavemaker award by Team MN Women for making waves in her community, profession, and for her demonstration of outstanding achievement, entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through leadership within her profession and community. | |||
| How Can I Be Useful? | 06 mars 2023 | 00:37:06 | |
Organizational effectiveness expert Teresa Sande joins us to talk about her own leadership journey and those pivotal moments that shaped her as a leader. She also brings a wealth of insight into getting back to the basics of leadership to be able to lead into this new era, starting with asking yourself how can I be useful vs what do I need to do?
Connect with Teresa and learn more about how she helps leaders and organizations on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresasande/ | |||