Explore every episode of the podcast Inspire Greatness

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Stephanie Craig, President of Kith.

Kith is a leading crisis management firm that empowers C-suite leaders, high-profile organizations, and elected officials to confidently navigate high-stakes challenges and protect their reputations.

With a career spanning Fortune 50 tech companies, major media organizations, and legislative leaders across the U.S. and Canada, Stephanie has become a trusted guide through some of the toughest corporate and public crises.

Beyond her incredible professional accomplishments, Stephanie is a prolific author and sought-after speaker, sharing insights on crisis communication, reputation management, and entrepreneurship at national conferences and on top-tier podcasts.

During our discussion, Stephanie explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Don’t be afraid of bad days
2. Invest in people
3. Never stop learning

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them here:

https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/Stephanie-Craig

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Banta, CEO of DECKED—a trailblazing company transforming in-vehicle organization with cutting-edge, heavy-duty storage solutions for pickup trucks and cargo vans. 

Bill is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career spanning top-tier companies like Amazon, Square, Apple, and EagleView. 

His expertise spans engineering, business strategy, product management, market analysis, operations, and global supply chain management, including pivotal contributions to the evolution of the modern iPhone.

During our discussion, Bill explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Mission Over Metrics
2. Every Role, Customer-Focused
3. Empowered Accountability

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them here.

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we talk with Dr. Rob Lion, co-founder of Black River Performance Management and a professor at Idaho State University. 

Rob has over 20 years of experience and is an expert in workplace culture and performance. 

He believes that "work should fuel the human spirit, not drain it," and aims to transform workplaces by turning challenges into opportunities. 

Through engaging talks and consulting, he provides innovative, evidence-based strategies for leadership development, employee engagement, and strategic planning, empowering organizations to thrive.

During our discussion, Dr. Lion explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. The most important yet least talked about leadership competency—consistency. 
2. Challenging work that aligns with employees’ interests and skillsets.
3. Support based on employees’ interests and needs.

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them here:

https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/Rob-Lion

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In this episode, we sit down with Diane Waghorne, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Tech Safety Lines. 

With over 20 years of experience driving safety innovation in the wind, construction, telecom, and oil industries, Diane has been a force for change on a global scale.

She is the inventor of the groundbreaking Military Compact Descender (MCD) and has expanded Tech Safety Lines to serve over 35 countries, working with industry giants like GE, Chevron, and Bell Helicopter. 

A trailblazer in her field, Diane has made history as the first female member of the American Wind Energy Association Safety Steering Committee and has contributed to the ANSI Z359.4 subcommittee.

Under her visionary leadership, Tech Safety Lines has garnered multiple prestigious awards, achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, and delivered life-saving solutions worldwide.

During our conversation, Diane shares her three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in teams:

1. Consistently sharing lessons learned.
2. Celebrating company wins and individual achievements.
3. Encouraging a growth mindset by emphasizing individual strengths.

🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring episode! Read the full show notes here: 

https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/diane-waghorne

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In this Inspire Greatness episode, I chatted with Chris Pearlman, CEO of Aggregate Sports. 

Under Chris's visionary leadership, Aggregate Sports drives the transformation of premier sports properties, leagues, and teams, unlocking unparalleled value for both partners and fans.

Chris and his talented team deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to the dynamic sports industry. 

During our discussion, Chris explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members: 

1. Holding your team—and yourself—accountable
2. Empowering and rewarding top performers and accentuating the positives
3. Fostering an environment of authenticity

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/Chris-Pearlman

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, CEO of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Group. 

Carol has had a fascinating journey from attorney to interim HR director, from getting a PhD in Human and Organizational Development to becoming an award-winning expert in transformative leadership and human development. 

As the CEO of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Group, she specializes in leadership development, executive coaching, and talent optimization, helping organizations foster a culture that enhances human potential and leadership for future success.

During our discussion, Carol explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Fostering psychological safety
2. Leading with a people-first approach
3. Empowering through clarity and collaboration

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/carol-parker-walsh

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Join us on this enlightening episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast as we delve into the world of high-performance leadership with Dr. Carla Fowler. 

Dr. Fowler is the brilliant founder and Managing Director of Thaxa, an executive coaching firm that harnesses cutting-edge performance science to transform leaders across the globe.

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Fowler has become a trusted advisor to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders, providing invaluable insights and strategies for achieving greatness. 

During our discussion, Dr. Fowler explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Helping your team know how to win, where to focus their energy, and why their contribution matters
2. Helping your team grow in their capabilities, visibility, and influence
3. Helping your team build the mindsets and skill sets to navigate uncertainty

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/carla-fowler/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jose Berlanga, co-founder of Tricon Homes and the author of The Business of Home Building: How to Start and Operate a Residential Construction Company.

As CEO, he has structured deals, invested, and negotiated land acquisitions and sales transactions totaling over a billion dollars.

Jose’s passion for business and life drives him to inspire and motivate others to achieve greatness.

During our discussion, Jose explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Listening—truly listening—to team members' input. 

2. Creating a culture where team members are empowered to take strategic risks and make mistakes. 

3. Learning when to step in and manage and when to trust and empower your team. 

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Jose-Berlanga-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jill Schulman, a former Marine Corps officer, leadership expert, and founder of the Breakthrough Leadership Group.

Jill specializes in the science of bravery, empowering individuals and organizations to overcome fear and achieve meaningful success.

During our discussion, Jill explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Setting High Expectations with High Support
2. Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety
3. Recognizing and Celebrating Progress

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Jill-Schulman-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Nicole Sahin, founder and chief executive officer of G-P. 

G-P leads the global employment landscape with its innovative employer-of-record solutions. Founded in 2012 under Nicole's leadership, the company has transformed international hiring. 

G-P enables organizations to quickly hire talent from anywhere, simplifying global workforce management and empowering businesses to access diverse talent.

During our discussion, Nicole explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Keeping innovation and curiosity at the forefront of business priorities
2. Adopting the triple bottom line approach—doing what’s best for your employees, customers, and investors
3. Leveraging global opportunities to maximize talent potential

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:
https://matttenney.com/Nicole-Sahin-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Steve Snower, CEO of Parts Town Unlimited. 

Steve joined Parts Town 20 years ago as the sixth employee. Today, Parts Town has grown to over 5,000 team members. 

Under Steve's leadership, the company has been on the Inc. 5000 List for 15 years and recognized as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for four years.
 
He has also established six Core Values for Parts Town: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Passion, Courage, and Community, which reflect the organization’s commitment to excellence and ethical practices.

During our discussion, Steve explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Clearly communicating the vision, core values, and value proposition to all team members
2. Genuinely caring for the team while challenging them directly to maximize their potential
3. Setting clear goals that are ambitious yet achievable
   
   

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:
https://matttenney.com/Steve-Snower-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed David Allison, renowned human values expert, bestselling author, global speaker, and the visionary founder of the Valuegraphics Project.

David is the author of The Death of Demographics, a groundbreaking book that critics have praised as "convincing, insightful, and revolutionary."

He has collaborated with major brands like PayPal, Five Star School Supplies, the United Nations Foundation, and Google, helping them connect with people by honoring their values.

During our discussion, David explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Understanding who our team members are as people so that we can understand their values
2. Giving team members the autonomy to learn and figure things out for themselves
3. Making sure everyone feels connected to what you’re actually trying to accomplish

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/David-Allison-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we interviewed Dr. Paul White, author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. 

This book provides tools to boost morale, create a positive workplace, and enhance employee engagement through authentic appreciation and encouragement. With over 300,000 copies sold in 16 languages, its principles have proven effective across various settings.

During our discussion, Dr. White explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Showing genuine appreciation to your team members for their individuality, not just their performance, in ways that resonate with each person.
2. Training your team members to show authentic appreciation for one another.
3. Being vigilant in reminding team members that the goal is to serve clients and customers well (and what that looks like in daily life behaviors)

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Paul-White-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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Join us in this episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast as we chat with Dr. Yosi Amram, a visionary leader, licensed clinical psychologist, and award-winning author. 

Dr. Amram has coached over 100 CEOs of large organizations and brings a wealth of experience and insight into the realm of spiritual intelligence. He was also the founder and CEO of two public companies, and his pioneering research in spiritual intelligence has garnered over 1,000 citations. 

His acclaimed book, Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, earned the prestigious Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal.

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Amram shares three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Align personal purpose with team mission
2. Foster a sense of community
3. Lead with grace

Tune in for invaluable insights and practical tips on fostering a strong and positive company culture.

Read the show notes for this episode: https://matttenney.com/Yosi-Amram-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed CEO and author Jean Gomes.

Jean is the CEO and founder of the research-based consultancy Outside. He is also a Professor of Practice at the University London College Global Business School for Health.

With over 30 years of experience, Jean has coached more than 80 CEOs and senior leaders. He has notable expertise in elite sports, including performance coaching for the Women’s Tennis Association and the British Olympic community. 

He is also the author of the book Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future.

During our discussion, Jean explained his three ideas for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Mindset-driven change is more successful than strategy alone
2. Mindset is embodied and amplifies human value creation
3. Mindset-building practices increase accountability for outcomes

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Jean-Gomes-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed authors Mark S. Babbitt and S. Chris Edmonds.

Mark and Chris co-wrote the best-selling book Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn't Suck.

During our discussion, Mark and Chris explained their three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Understanding that company culture comes from the top and can’t be delegated
2. Transitioning to a culture that equally values respect and results
3. Holding leaders and team members accountable for embodying company culture

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://www.matttenney.com/mark-babbitt-chris-edmonds-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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Strong leadership requires effective communication, a high level of trust, and the ability to help team members stretch to achieve goals.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks.

During our discussion, Kelly explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Effective communication
2. Empowerment and trust
3. Continuous learning and development

As the president of Schlotzsky’s from 2012 - 2019, Kelly transformed the restaurant into a high-quality eatery, doubling its sales. In 2019, he took over Saladworks, and in 2020, he formed WOWorks, which includes six brands. WOWorks focuses on healthy, flavorful meals and has seen impressive growth with new locations opening across the U.S. and Canada.

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Kelly-Roddy-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Robyn Bolton, author and founder of MileZero. 

Robyn previously worked at Innosight, the consulting firm founded by Harvard professor Clayton Christensen, BCG, and Procter & Gamble, where she helped develop and launch the Swiffer. She is the founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, a consultancy that helps leaders use innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow business revenue.

Robyn is the author of the forthcoming book Unlocking Innovation: A Leader’s Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results. Her articles and perspectives have been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review Online, The New York Times, and NPR’s Marketplace. 

During our discussion, Robyn explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Doing the opposite of your instincts
2. Being honest about what you are and aren’t willing to do
3. Walking the talk

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Robyn-Bolton-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Debra Corey, Chief Pay It Forward Officer at DebCo HR. 

Debra is a highly experienced and award-winning consultant, world-class speaker, HR leader, and six-time author who has been named one of the top 101 global employee engagement influencers. 

She’s had a varied career, working for global companies such as Gap Inc., Quintiles, Merlin Entertainments, and Reward Gateway, where she developed and delivered HR strategies in a rebellious way, pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo to truly drive employee engagement.

Debra’s recent book Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: The Building Blocks for Being a Great Boss is a practical guidebook that helps aspiring great bosses recognize and overcome their bad-boss tendencies through actionable tips, tools, and models, ultimately leading to better management and enriched lives.

During our discussion, Debra explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Awareness - Becoming aware of the blind spots and traps we fall into that unintentionally cause us to take on bad boss traits.
2. Acceptance - Looking in the mirror and accepting our own individual bad boss traits so that we can take ownership of them.
3. Action - Taking the right actions and leveraging the right knowledge, skills, and tools to become great and overcome our bad boss traits. 

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Debra-Corey-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Val Ries, founder of Executive Muse, an executive coaching and management training company. 

Through Executive Muse, Val coaches and trains high-impact leaders at startups, Fortune 500 companies, and small businesses. Her goal is to help them build powerful micro-cultures, increase productivity, decrease attrition, and improve employee engagement. 

Val is also the author of the best-selling book Chief Inspiration Officer: How to Lead the Team Everyone Wants to Be On.

During our discussion, Val explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Inspiring yourself first
2. Knowing what your team CRAVEs

• Connection/collaboration
• Reliability
• Appreciation
• Value - making impact
• Effective communication

3. Gaining clarity on your real ideal

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/val-ries-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Claudius Hildebrand, a consultant at Spencer Stuart who specializes in CEO performance and leadership advisory services.

Claudius is recognized as an award-winning author and contributes regularly to the Harvard Business Review. His work is often referenced in leading publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, and the Financial Times.

He is also the author of The Life Cycle of a CEO: The Myths and Truths of How Leaders Succeed, which he co-authored with Robert J. Stark. The book explores the anticipated challenges and successes that CEOs encounter throughout their leadership journey.

During our discussion, Claudius explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Planting flags and building roads
2. Giving up control to be in control
3. Playing to win or avoiding to lose

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Claudius-Hildebrand-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jen Thornton, founder and CEO of 304 Coaching. 

304 Coaching is a business consulting company that helps organizations by expanding the positive impact of progressive leadership.

During our discussion, Jen explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members—understanding how social change drives the evolution of leadership, developing the ability to self author, and becoming a creative leader, rather than a reactive leader. 

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/jen-thornton-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Genevieve Piturro, founder of Pajama Program, a nonprofit that helps children facing adversities have the tools they need for better bedtimes.

She’s also the author of Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning, a book in which she describes her journey of listening to and following her true calling.

During our discussion, Genevieve explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members: listening to your heart voice, being a cheerleader for those on your team, and realizing that, "It's not the power of one that changes things; it's the power of one another that moves mountains and moves people."

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/genevieve-piturro-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In the latest episode, I had an insightful conversation with Sunil Rajasekar, the CEO of Billtrust.

Billtrust is a cutting-edge financial services organization that provides cloud-based software and comprehensive payment processing solutions. Their goal is to enable finance teams to drive growth and to provide guidance and inspiration to businesses.

Sunil brings over 20 years of experience in the business software industry. Before leading Billtrust, he was the President of Mindbody, a prominent experience technology platform serving the fitness, wellness, and beauty sectors. Prior to that, Sunil held key roles as a General Manager at eBay and the CTO of Lithium Technologies. Additionally, he actively invests in and advises startups.

During our conversation, Sunil delved into his personal journey, sharing how he grappled with leadership challenges as a VP and how he realized the importance of adopting a leadership mindset as he transitioned to senior leadership.

This realization ultimately led him to develop the 8 tenets of leadership, which define his aspirations as a leader and provide support to other leaders within his organization.

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/sunil-rajasekar-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode, I talked with Kendra Davenport, CEO of Easterseals.

Easterseals is a disability services organization that envisions all people having choices and opportunities to reach their potential. 

Since 2022 Kendra has served as President and CEO of Easterseals and has also held other leadership positions at organizations such as Operation Smile, the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, and Africare.

In this episode, she’ll share how her tendency to be a control freak caused her all sorts of problems while she was serving as chief of staff at Africare and how she solved those problems and went on to be very successful as a leader, now serving as the CEO of Easterseals.  

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/kendra-davenport-on-inspire-greatness

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In this episode we talked with former Weather Channel VP and author, Louis Gump.

Louis is the former head of CNN Mobile as well as the former VP of mobile at The Weather Channel. During his time with these organizations, he was responsible for several innovations within both companies, and is responsible for shepherding both The Weather Channel and CNN into becoming two of the most visited mobile destinations in the U.S.

In this episode, Louis is going to share about his time as the head of Mobile at the Weather Channel when he faced what seemed to be an impossible deadline to ship a product.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

https://businessleadershiptoday.com/louis-gump-on-the-business-leadership-today-podcast

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In this episode I talked with global entrepreneur, two-time author, speaker, investor, and adviser, Henry Peniix

Henry is the co-founder and executive chairman of Soaak Technologies, an organization that aims to optimize health and wellness by using a whole-person approach that includes brain mapping, thermal imaging, pathogen testing, and more.

In this episode, Matt and Henry discuss the struggles of securing funding as a young entrepreneur as well as how adversity taught Henry to shift his focus in communication towards creating mutual benefit for all parties involved.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

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In this episode I talked with Devan Kline, the Co-Founder and Visionary of Burn Boot Camp.

Founded in 2012, Burn Boot Camp is a fitness organization that focuses on empowering women.

As of now, they have over 350 locations all of which operate to achieve the goal of a world where women love themselves today and are inspired by who they'll be tomorrow.

In this episode, Matt and Devan discuss the importance of self-awareness as a leader and understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. Along with this, they also discuss adversity and how your organization reacts to adversity can be an indicator of the culture you have built.

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In this episode I talked with Alyssa Thach, founder and CEO of Pierpoint.

Alyssa has over  20 years experience in recruitment and has delivered talent solutions that have increased revenue growth for Fortune 500 companies worldwide.

Within Pierpoint, Alyssa has implemented a people-first approach that builds loyalty, resulting in 94% client retention and 91% internal staff retention for Pierpoint.

In this episode, Matt and Alyssa discuss how organizations can create opportunity out of the natural ebb and flow of your company and the importance of being a continual learner.

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In this episode I talked with Steve Fields, the founder and CEO of FieldsLaw.

Steve Fields founded Fields Law Firm in 2001 and focused primarily on Personal Injury law. Steve found success in this area due to unique approaches to marketing and quickly grew into other areas such as Workers’ Comp, Debt Settlement, and Disability Benefits.

In this episode, you’ll learn a little bit about Steve’s innovative approach to quickly growing a law firm from the ground up, going from one employee to over 100 in just a few years.

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In this episode we talked with Garry Ridge, the former CEO of WD-40.

Garry has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.

Garry’s philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle’s quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy!

Join us as we discuss with Garry his tenure as CEO of WD-40. Listen to Garry share how he prioritize building a culture that could help WD-40 grow into a global brand. Learn Garry’s insights into how leaders can make employees excited about coming back into the office.

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In this episode we talked with Rachel Rider and discussed how leaders can excel through the relationships they create and maintain.

Rachel is a Columbia University certified executive coach with over a decade of coaching experience.  She started as an HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she then went on to specialize in leadership coaching at AppNexus (since acquired by AT&T) and Digital Ocean, the third-largest hosting company in the world.

Since then, Rachel has founded Mettaworks, an executive coaching firm dedicated to relieving the suffering of all sentient beings.

She is also the author of Who You Are is How You Lead, which shares the exact, step-by-step process she uses to help her clients excel in their professional relationships.

Join us as we discuss with Rachel how leaders can excel through the relationships they create and maintain. Hear Rachel discuss how building relationships with others starts with the relationship you build with yourself. Listen to Rachel discuss that while the mind is a powerful tool it needs to be kept in check. Learn the practice of visualizing thought patterns and how it can help you learn about yourself.

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In this episode we talked with Dr. Wanda T. Wallace and discussed how leaders can delegate effectively and leverage the expertise of their team.

Dr. Wallace is a speaker as well as the founder and managing partner of Leadership Forum, a business consulting firm that focuses on changing the world by changing the way we communicate at work.

With a Ph.D in Psychology as well as a rich background in education and leadership training, Dr. Wallace maintains a diverse skill set and knowledge base that enables her to expertly coach leaders on how to better understand and communicate with team members.

Dr. Wallace is also the author of the book You Can't Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise, which covers the transition from being an expert within a team to being a leader of a team full of individuals with varying expertise.

Join us as we discuss with Dr. Wallace how leaders can delegate effectively and leverage the expertise of their team.. Hear Wanda discuss the importance of setting up boundaries and asking questions as you begin the delegation process. Listen to Dr. Wallace explain why it is important that leaders don’t “ditch and desert.” Learn why the common practice of leaders doing it all themselves is not only inefficient for the leader but demotivating for team members as well.

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In this episode we talked with Brandi Olson and discussed how leaders can help their teams achieve high-performance and break burnout cycles.

Brandi is an organizational agility expert and founder of Real Work Done, a consultancy serving leaders through agile transformation, organizational strategy, team design, and executive coaching. 

She has spent nearly two decades consulting with organizations across diverse sectors—from nonprofits to universities to global Fortune 500 companies. As an expert in organizational learning and change, she teaches leaders how to solve problems and adapt fast with high-performing teams. 

Brandi is also the author of Real Flow: Break the Burnout Cycle and Unlock High Performance in the New World of Work, which covers the exact topic we will be speaking about today.

Join us as we discuss with Brandi how leaders can help their teams achieve high-performance and break burnout cycles. Hear Brandi explain the difference between being busy and being effective. Listen to Brandi share how productivity and well-being work hand-in-hand. Learn how organizations can address burnout and prevent it from happening.

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In this episode we talked with Zach Mercurio about how leaders can identify and share their authentic purpose.

Zach Mercurio is a researcher, speaker, and consultant specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. 

He is also the author of The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose.

Zach works with clients and partners like J.P. Morgan Chase, The Government of Canada, Marriott International, American Express Global Business Travel, the Food and Drug Administration, Michelin, the National Park Service, and Hewlett-Packard. 

He also serves as one of Simon Sinek’s “Optimist Instructors.”

Join us as we discuss with Zach the importance of identifying and sharing your purpose as a leader. Hear Zach explain the impact that a purposeful mindset has on day-to-day decision making. Learn how purpose can be applied to everything from recruiting and onboarding to long-term strategy and decision-making.

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In this episode we talked with John Baldoni and discussed leading with grace through change and crisis.

John has established a career as a highly sought-after executive coach, where he has had the privilege of working with senior leaders in virtually every industry from pharmaceutical to real estate, packaged goods to automobiles, and finance to healthcare.

In 2022, Thinkers 360 named John a Top 10 Thought Leader for both Leadership and Management. Also in 2022, Global Gurus ranked John a Top 20 global leadership expert, a list he has been on since 2007.  In 2021, the International Federation of Learning and Development named John a World-Class Mentor and named him to its Hall of Fame.

John is also an author of many books including: Grace Notes: Leading in an Upside-Down World, GRACE: A Leader’s Guide to a Better Us, and MOXIE: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership.

He also has a new book coming in April 2023 titled Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis.

Join us as we discuss with John how to lead with grace through change and crisis. Hear why John decided to dive into and write about the topic of grace. Learn the meaning of the G.R.A.C.E and S.P.I.N.E acronyms that John has created. Listen to Matt and John discuss the importance of leaders not only speaking on but exemplifying traits such as grace and compassion.

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In this episode we talked with Sara Canaday and discussed the tools leaders need to ignite greatness in each employee.

Drawing on 15 years of corporate experience, Sara is a renowned expert in leadership development and is known for creating an impact on the bottom-line. 

Sara helps companies’ leaders and high-potential employees integrate the elusive leadership skills that research now proves are critical for corporations to succeed.

Sara is also the author of Coaching Essentials for Managers: The Tools You Need to Ignite Greatness in Each Employee.

Join us as we discuss with Sara the tools leaders need to ignite greatness in each employee. Hear Sara and Matt discuss the ways that leaders can help team members develop and achieve their goals. Learn the key differences between performance coaching and developmental coaching.

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In this episode we talked with Lisa Baker and discussed eliminating toxicity and building authentic relationships in the workplace.

Lisa has over two decades of extraordinary success in a series of leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies that include Synchrony, Microsoft, Citigroup, and Bank One.

At Synchrony, a company with over 16,000 employees, was a Senior Vice President and General Manager in charge of growing the $2.5B eBay credit portfolio.

At age 54 Lisa retired to pursue her dream of helping others to reach their peak and founded Ascentim LLC, a coaching practice that guides its clients to live more meaningful and abundant lives.

Join us as we discuss with Lisa how to eliminate toxicity and build authentic relationships in the workplace. Hear Lisa share her personal story of dealing with toxicity in the workplace. Learn with us the 5 C’s Lisa has defined that are key to eliminating toxicity and building positive and impactful relationships.

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In this episode we talked with Shanda Miller and discussed how supervisors can change to become super leaders.

Shanda is a champion for personal and professional development and loves to help others become successful leaders. She has 20 years’ experience leading teams in the fields of Environmental Science and Government Performance Auditing. 

She is also the author of the bestselling book, From Supervisor to Super Leader: How to Break Free from Stress and Build a Thriving Team That Gets Results.

Join us as we discuss with Shanda the ways supervisors can change to become super leaders. Hear Shanda share her story of pivoting her mindset to utilize her unique personality and skills to be a super leader. Learn Shanda’s insights on how leaders should focus on the purpose of their role and the purpose of their team.

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In this episode we talked with Dick Finnegan and explored how to use stay interviews to significantly reduce employee turnover.

Dick Finnegan is a world-renowned expert on stay interviews, employee engagement, and cutting turnover.

His experience includes solving turnover and improving engagement in a vast number of industries including Siberian banks, African gold mines, multinational corporations in China, healthcare institutes, meat processing groups, manufacturing plants, and even the CIA.

He has also authored multiple books on employee engagement and retention including The Power of Stay Interviews for Engagement and Retention.

Join us as we discuss with Dick how to use stay interviews to significantly reduce employee turnover. Hear Dick share real examples of organizations who have changed their approach to retention by using stay interviews and gaining insights from current employees. Learn Dick’s insights on how COVID and the pandemic have changed the mindsets and wants of employees in today’s workplace market.

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In this episode we talked with Kathleen Steffey and explored creative strategies for attracting top talent learned during the Great Resignation.

Kathleen is the Founder and CEO of Naviga Recruiting and Executive Search. Prior to starting Naviga Recruiting and Executive Search eighteen years ago, Kathleen also led corporate talent acquisition teams.

Kathleen currently leads a team of individuals who take pride in finding the most talented sales and marketing candidates for companies around the world. She also works directly with executives, hiring managers, and internal HR professionals to solve talent acquisition obstacles that get in the way of hiring with efficiency, quality, and speed.

Join us as we discuss with Kathleen how leadership can use creative strategies to attract top talent during the Great Resignation. Hear Kathleen explain the importance of a culture that allows remote work. Listen to Kathleen and Matt discuss the key dynamics that help create a team of A-players and how it can become a self-sustaining system.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

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In this episode we talked with author and CEO Grant Botma and discussed the 3 most important things that a leader needs to do to attract top talent and build a thriving company culture

Grant is the founder of the financial services firm Stewardship. The mission at Stewardship is “To genuinely care for people by loving and serving them in their finances.” Grant and his team go above and beyond to educate their clients and minimize the frustration that often comes when dealing with things like insurance, loans, and investments.

Grant has also written two books Work–Life Harmony: Enjoy Your Life and Family More Because of (Not in Spite Of) Your Work, and The Problem Isn’t Their Paycheck: How to Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Company Culture. 

Join us as we discuss with Grant how to attract top talent and build a thriving company culture. Hear Grant share why his employees not only stay with his company but love working there despite the fact that they could make more money at another firm. Listen to Grant and Matt discuss the power of affirmation and how it can be used when things go wrong as well as when things go right.

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In this episode we talked with author Eric Chester and discussed the 2 most important things that a leader needs to do to attract and retain great employees in a dismal labor market.

Eric is an acclaimed in-the-trenches workforce researcher and thought leader. For more than 20 years, he has been studying, analyzing, and reporting on engaging workplace cultures. 

His ideas and strategies for finding and retaining frontline workers have been cited by major media and are used by companies and organizations all over the world. Eric has also delivered more than 3000 paid keynote speeches on three continents.

He is also the author of of multiple best-selling books including On Fire at Work: How Great Companies Ignite Passion in Their People without Burning Them Out, and Fully Staffed: The Definitive Guide to Finding and Keeping Great Employees

Join us as we discuss with Eric how to attract and retain great employees in a dismal labor market. Hear Eric discuss how the labor market has shifted to put the prospective employee first and why you must sell potential employees on why your organization is a great place to work. Listen to Eric describe the difference between “hunting” and “fishing” approaches to recruitment. 

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

https://businessleadershiptoday.com/eric-chester-on-how-to-attract-and-retain-great-employees-in-a-dismal-labor-market/

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In this episode we talked with author Liam Martin and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to leverage being remote to improve engagement and performance.

Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote.

Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, and many other publications specifically targeting the

expansion of remote work. 

Liam has also co-authored a book - Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers

Join us as we discuss with Liam how to leverage being remote to improve engagement and performance. Learn the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication and how Liam uses asynchronous communication with remote workforces. Hear how Liam’s team uses a democratized system to innovate, improve, and implement processes. Hear Liam’s insights on why managers need to remove barriers to focus for their team members and how oftentimes one of those barriers can be the managers themselves.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

https://businessleadershiptoday.com/liam-martin-on-leveraging-remote-work-to-improve-engagement-and-performance/

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In this episode we talked with Robert Hefner and discussed the top 3 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement and retention.

Robert Hefner, who is the Vice-President of Human Resources at David Weekley Homes.

David Weekley Homes is one of the largest privately owned home builder in the United States.

The mission of David Weekley homes is Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives which is exactly what they have done as an organization.

They’ve done this by helping individuals achieve “the American Dream” of home ownership, and also by helping the employees in their organization to thrive.

They have been named one of the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” an amazing 16 times. In 2020 and 2021 they were also listed as one of the Top 30 places to work for both millennials and women.

Robert has been the Vice-President of Human Resources for David Weekley homes for over 11 years now, and  plays a key role in developing and maintaining the systems that attract, retain, and grow high-performers within their organization.

Join us as we discuss with Robert how to improve employee engagement and retention. Hear why starting and sticking with your business purpose is a vital piece of employee engagement. Learn the unique approach David Weekley Homes uses to build dedicated teams. Listen to Robert discuss the importance of celebrating organizational and employee success along the way.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

https://businessleadershiptoday.com/robert-hefner-on-how-david-weekley-homes-builds-employee-engagement/

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In this episode we talked with Dr. Ciela Hartanov and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to be agile and innovative without burning people out.

Dr. Ciela Hartanov is the founder and managing director of humcollective, a boutique strategy and innovation firm that helps companies, executives, and teams make sense of the forces shaping the future and prepare strategically.

Ciela was part of the founding team of The Google School for Leaders and Head of Next Practice Innovation and Strategy at Google, where she developed projects designed to shape the future of leadership and work. 

Ciela has been a featured speaker at a wide range of conferences from The

House of Beautiful Business to the HR Leaders Forum in Australia. She has been quoted in Psychology Today and Forbes and is sought after for her thought leadership on the future of leadership and adaptable organizations.

Her book, Reclaiming Sensitivity, is scheduled for release in early 2023.

Ciela brings a multidisciplinary view that leverages business foresight and organizational development to break barriers and invent the next practices for humane, kind, and responsive workplaces.

Join us as we discuss with Ciela to be agile and innovative without burning people out. Learn the story of how Dr. Hartanov started her journey into creating the systems Google uses to shape leaders and create innovative strategies. Hear why providing space and stability around innovation is vital if you want to generate results. Listen to Matt and Ciela discuss the difference between designed strategies and adaptive strategies and why each are equally important.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

https://businessleadershiptoday.com/dr-ciela-hartanov-on-being-agile-and-innovative-without-creating-burnout/

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In this episode we talked with author Jon Gordon and discussed the top 5 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out.

Jon is the author of 24 books including 12 best sellers. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus, which has sold over 2 million copies, and The Carpenter, which was a top 5 business book of the year.

In this episode we discussed ideas from his 2017 bestseller, The Power of Positive Leadership.

His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits.

Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers

Join us as we discuss with Jon how to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out. Learn Jon’s insights on how positive leadership can create a positive mindset throughout an entire organization. Hear Jon share stories of how leaders of major organizations used the power of positivity to create dynamic change both within the culture of their organizations as well as their financial gains.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

https://businessleadershiptoday.com/jon-gordon-on-creating-high-performance-by-harnessing-the-power-of-positive-leadership/

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In this episode we talked with author Paul Marciano and discussed the top 7 most important things that a leader needs to do to improve employee engagement and retention.

Paul is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University where he specialized in behavior modification and motivation. 

Paul has served on the faculties of Davidson College and Princeton University where he has taught courses in Leadership, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Survey Development, Research Methods, and Statistics.

Paul has worked in the field of Organizational Development for 25 years and is president of the human relations consulting firm Whiteboard, LLC, a company committed to helping organizations cultivate, manage, and grow their human capital. 

Paul is also a strategic adviser to Kudos Inc. an innovative SaaS employee engagement platform.

Paul’s internationally acclaimed book Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of RESPECT provides dozens of real world case studies and turnkey strategies to increase employee discretionary effort and reduce turnover. 

His newest book is called Let's Talk About It: Turning Confrontation into Collaboration. 

Join us as we discuss with Paul how to improve employee engagement and retention. Learn about Paul’s RESPECT model and how each piece of the model leads to higher levels of understanding and engagement. Hear how setting clear expectations and forming continuous, healthy lines of communication will help any leader grow their team members.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

https://businessleadershiptoday.com/paul-marciano-on-how-respect-helps-improve-employee-engagement-and-retention/

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In this episode we talked with author Mark Sanborn and discussed the top 7 most important things that a leader needs to do to lead a high-performance culture in the new normal.

Mark is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. 

Mark is also a world-class keynote speaker and author of the bestselling book, The Fred Factor which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. 

His latest book is The Intention Imperative.

Mark’s list of over 2600 clients includes many well-known companies like Costco, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, and KPMG.

Join us as we discuss with Mark how to lead a high-performance culture in the new normal. Hear Mark’s insights on the difference between teaching action and teaching responsibility. Learn the three C’s that will help you sharpen the communication of important messages. Listen to Matt and Mark discuss the idea that true leaders focus on the greater good of the whole.

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https://businessleadershiptoday.com/mark-sanborn-on-how-to-lead-a-high-performance-culture-in-the-new-normal/

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In this episode we talked with author Dave Gordon and discussed the top 10 most important things that a leader needs to do to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out.

Dave has travelled a very unorthodox path to being a sought after expert on the topics of personal branding and leadership.

He went to John Hopkins University with the intention of becoming a doctor, but ended up falling in love with writing and communication, and became an actor. For 10 years he lived the life of what we will call the “average actor,” doing just well enough to stay in business while sometimes needing to tend bar to make ends meet.

Interestingly, the skills he learned over 10 years living and working as an actor proved to be invaluable when he decided to enter the business world and help organizations with branding and marketing.

He currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Gallagher-Basset, runs the marketing and communications firm Gordon Creative, and is the award winning author of TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance and Lasting Success.

Join us as we hear the real-life story of how John created a WOW experience with his alternate persona, “Joey Big.” Hear why John believes that company culture begins with authenticity. Learn why embracing conflict and crisis are key components to creating a sustainable business culture.

If you would like to read the show notes on this episode you can find them on our website, Business Leadership Today:

https://businessleadershiptoday.com/dave-gordon-on-how-authenticity-and-attitude-help-create-a-high-performance-culture/

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