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Gen Z on Leadership
Author: Gabriel Gary
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Welcome to Gen Z on Leadership. In my podcast, I will interview people in leadership positions. These are burning questions that I as a young person want to know. If you want to learn more about leadership you've come to the right place.
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Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode, I got to sit down and chat with the Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla. She has her bachelor's degree from Oral Roberts University and her master's degree from Indiana University in Indianapolis. She previously served on the Boone County Council and has held her position as the Comptroller Since 2023. Elise's Website Gabriel F. Gary Website Support the show
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. After a brief break from GZOL, I'm happy to be back and to have such a great interview. In this episode, I got to sit down with the next Lt. Governor of Indiana, Micah Beckwith. Beckwith has a degree in business and economics from Huntington University. He is the Noblesville Campus pastor for Life Church, Executive Director of the Hoosier Leadership series, and is now the Lieutenant Governor-Elect of Indiana. Whether you align with Be...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this first interview of season two, I got to interview a small business owner and candidate for United States House of Representatives Randy Niemeyer. Randy is a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana and has held multiple leadership positions in his community. Of course, he is probably best known for his successful family-owned milk transfer business named Niemeyer Milk Transfer, Inc. Additionally, he has served as a town councilm...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. I want to thank all of my listeners and supporters who tuned in to the episodes this season. This finale is essentially a wrap-up on season one and it highlights the best advice I have received from each guest. I really hope that you enjoyed this season of Gen Z on Leadership. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments feel free to use the "Send me a text" button at the top of the description. If you did enjoy the season feel...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In today's episode, Gabriel Gary interviewed Indiana State Representative and Speaker of the House Todd Huston. Huston has a bachelor's degree in political science from Indiana University Bloomington. He has been a state rep since 2012 and the Speaker of the House since 2020. He has also been on the Indiana State Board of Education and the Indiana Education Roundtable. He represents District 37 in the Indiana General Assembly. Huston ...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode, host Gabriel Gary interviews a teacher of 30 years and candidate for Porter County Council Bob DeRuntz. DeRuntz has an impressive record of being an outstanding teacher. He won the Duneland School Corporation Teacher of the Year in 2021. In 2022 he was a top 10 finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year. Most recently he was named Indiana Outstanding Teacher of American History in 2023. DeRuntz serves as Chairman of Neg...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode of Gen Z on Leadership host Gabriel Gary interviews Indiana State Senator Rodney Pol. Senator Pol represents District 4 in the Indiana General Assembly. Pol attended Indiana University Bloomington and majored in political science, music, and psychology. He also got his Juris Doctor from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He has previously worked as the City Attorney for Gary Indiana and as a pub...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode of Gen Z on Leadership Host Gabriel Gary interviews Brilyn Hollyhand. Hollyhand is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Truth Gazette. A conservative news service he started at the age of 11. Brilyn is the Founder and Co-Chair of the RNC Youth Advisory Council. Brilyn is a recipient of the John Lewis National Youth Leadership Award. Brilyn just wrote his debut book One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In today's episode, the host Gabriel Gary interviews the Mayor of Valparaiso, Mr. Jon Costas. Costas has his bachelor's degree from St. Joseph College and his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University. Costas has worked on campaigns since he was a teenager. His father was a State Senator from Indiana and he was a large influence on Jon's interest in government. Costas has been a community leader in Valparaiso for over 20 years. In the i...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode, Gen Z on Leadership's host Gabriel Gary interviews the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. She has previously served as the Deputy Director of Administration and Programs. She has her BFA from Notre Dame University and over 15 years of leadership experience. Enjoy the episode! Gen Z on Leadership Website: https://genzonleadership.com/ Fort Wayne Museum of Art Website: h...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode, Gen Z on Leadership's host Gabriel Gary interviews Cathy Ferree. Ferree is the CEO and President of the Indiana State Museum. She previously served as the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President at Conner Prarie in Fishers IN. She attained her Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Public Affairs in Nonprofit Management. She oversees the 12 locations owned by the Indiana State Museum. Cathy has a great insight into the te...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. This episode is just about all the changes to GZOL. GZOL's New Website: https://genzonleadership.com/ GZOL's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenZonLeadershippod Support the show
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode, GZOL has on the podcast Geoffrey S. Mearns. Mearns served as a federal prosecutor and lawyer for 15 years. During his law career, he was an adjunct faculty member at Cleveland State University where he taught law. Mearns became the provost at Cleveland State University. Later he became the President and Northern Kentucky University and now he holds the position of President of Ball State University. Mearns is very wel...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode Gen Z on Leadership interviews Mayor of Carmel James Brainard. Brainard has his bachelors degree from Butler University and his Juris Doctor in law from Ohio Northern University. He is an Indiana native from Bristol and has been the Mayor of Carmel for 27 years. Listen to the episode to hear Brainard's vast leadership insight. Enjoy the episode! CITY OF CARMEL WEBSITE: https://www.carmel.in.gov/ GZOL WEBSITE: https:/...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode, Gabe interviews the President and CEO of Northwest Indiana's United Way Adam O'Doherty. O'Doherty has his master's degree from St. Cloud State and over 15 years of leadership experience. O'Doherty shares how he became a leader and how everyone can be one. Enjoy the episode! UNITED WAY NWI WEBSITE: https://unitedwaynwi.org/ GZOL WEBSITE: https://genzonleadership.com/ Support the show
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode, Gabe interviews Mr. Kevin Nuppnau. Nuppnau is the director of the Valpo Parks department. He has his bachelor's degree in sports management from Valparaiso University and his master's degree in sports administration from Northwestern University. He has served many positions with Valpo Parks and has vast insight into what it means to be a leader. Enjoy the episode! VALPO PARKS WEBSITE: https://www.valpoparks.org/ GZ...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode Gen Z on Leadership talks with Chief of Police Andrew McIntyre. He has been working with the Valparaiso Police Department for almost 15 years. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in criminal justice. He also graduated from the Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command and Northwestern University. He won Officer of the Year in 2011 and Investigator of the Year in 2019 and 2020. Chief McIntyre gives...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode Gen Z on Leadership interviews Ivy Tech Community College campus chancellor. Sikoski has been working with Ivy Tech for 25 years and he has tons of leadership experience. He talks with us about what it means to be a leader and how a great leader should be. Enjoy the episode! IVY TECH WEBSITE: https://www.ivytech.edu/ GZOL WEBSITE: https://genzonleadership.com/ Support the show
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. In this episode Gen Z on Leadership interviews Mr. Lee Hall. He is the development director and the Vice Chairman of finance and bylaws for the High School Republican Federation of Virginia. In this episode he talks about what he does in his positions of leadership experience and gives great advice for leadership, management, and public speaking. Enjoy the episode! Stay tuned for new episodes. HSREPS WEBSITE: https://www.hsreps.org/a...
Have thoughts/questions about the episode? Send me a text. This trailer is a brief introduction to my podcast. Stay tuned for more episodes in the future!!! GZOL Website: https://genzonleadership.com/ Support the show



