“Genuineness and passion matter; they are the center of everything I’ve done in my career.” This interview explores trust as the foundation of business success.
Developing the inner creativity of your employees is the best investment. This interview explores cultivating authenticity, a key trait of the most effective leaders.
Humans are vulnerable to taking things personally. Business teams are no exception. This interview explores the use of compassion to minimize this distraction.
Leading by Managing Self with an Adult Sibling: Interview with Bob Noone A masterful example of overcoming high stakes relationship challenges.How can we overcome long-standing differences by managing ourselves?How can we improve adult sibling relationships?Bob shares an insightful and humorous story about resolving conflicts with his older brother and the benefits of doing it. And how our work relationships are reflected in our early sibling interactions. Erik interviews Bob Noone, Ph.D; Co-...
Episode Three: Sara Byers, Co-Owner and President, Leonardo's Pizza “Sharing Love Through Pizza” isn’t just new branding for her family business, but also Sara’s philosophy of life. How does viewing the world as literally made of love translate to business success? Sara says, “Love is everything.”Why does leading with authenticity and honesty resonate with so many business teams today?Sara explores the power to connect with employees, customers, and the community, and finds that its sou...
Episode Two: Leadership Presence Interview with Mari McClure “As a CEO, I have found the relationship between responsiveness and presence hard to reconcile. It has almost felt like, when I am very present, I am not very responsive. And when I’m really responsive, I am not very present. Being self aware about it … I have prioritized presence.””The most strategic thing I do is stay engaged with our customers.”“Whether talking to a board member, a customer or a line worker who wo...
Erik Thompson interviews Mary Powell, the CEO of Sunrun, the largest residential solar, storage, and energy services company in the U.S. She is the former CEO of Green Mountain Power (GMP), the 2018 Vermont Business of the Year. Is there a place for love at the edgy negotiating table? According to the Harvard School of Business, positive negotiation relationships are important not because they engender warm, fuzzy feelings, but because they engender trust – a vital means of securing d...