The Elite Edge

On this episode of The Elite Edge, we delve into the importance of employee fulfillment and how it affects company engagement. Our guest, Kerry-Ann Stimpson, shares insights from her experience at JMMB, a company that prioritizes employees' personal development and goals. We explore the significance of empowering team leaders with tools and resources, as well as the impact of regular check-ins and support for employees' personal passions. You won't want to miss this incredible episode.CONTACT KERRY-ANNWebsite: www.kerryastimpson.comSocial: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryastimpson/Additional Links:https://the-internal-marketing-podcast.simplecast.com/KERRY-ANN'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSThis is MarketingSeth Godinhttps://a.co/d/1u0VnGdUsing Behavioral Science in MarketingNancy Harhuthttps://a.co/d/3n5uo1bNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

In this episode of The Elite Edge, the focus is on trust, purpose, and building a high-performance culture. Jimmy Burroughes, discusses his military and corporate experiences and how they shaped his perspective on leadership. He shares insights from his book "Beat Burnout, Ignite Performance" and introduces the PACED framework for creating a high-performance culture. We also delve into the importance of vulnerability loops and how they can build trust within teams. Throughout the episode, you'll hear and emphasis on the need for leaders to prioritize trust, purpose, and clear communication to create an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.CONTACT JIMMY:Website:https://jimmyburroughes.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes/JIMMY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION:ShantaramGregory David Robertshttps://a.co/d/che6bG7The Culture CodeDaniel Coylehttps://a.co/d/7jaHojT The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckMark Mansonhttps://a.co/d/7V8z4ghNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

This week’s episode we welcome Yaron Been, an ecommerce entrepreneur, growth coach, and ex-Israeli Special Forces Search and Rescue Operator. From managing successful online businesses to globetrotting, Yaron shares concise and impactful insights on entrepreneurship, Stoic philosophy, and personal growth. Tune in to gain practical advice from his extraordinary journey and learn how to push your business to the next level. Don’t miss out!CONTACT YARON:Website:https://ecomfxf.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaronbeen/ YARON’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Meditations Marcus Aureliushttps://a.co/d/i5pIeNn NOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

This week we're discussing what it takes to build a team that can take an organization from Startup to being acquired for $200 Million with former COO, Joy Meserve. CONTACT JOY:Website: www.leadingwithjoy.com Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymeserveJOY'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:DriveDaniel PinkAmazon LinkBringing Out The Best In PeopleAubrey DanielsAmazon LinkNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

This week we're discussing how leadership can shape an organization's culture - for better or for worse. My guest is Dan Woodruff, an expert culture strategist who has helped multi-million dollar businesses achieve higher employee satisfaction and sustained business success with his InsideBrand strategy. CONTACT DAN:Website:Odin Strategieshttps://www.odinstrategies.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danwoodruffstrategy/DAN'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleStephen R. CoveyAmazon LinkNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

This week you'll hear incredible stories and insights from former B-2 Stealth Bomber Instructor Pilot, author and leadership expert, Joseph "Chroniꓘ" Van Dusen. One of just 600 people to ever pilot the elite B-2 aircraft, Joseph shares his journey to the cockpit of the B-2 and his lessons in leadership he gained along the way. You won't want to miss this episode!CONTACT JOSEPH:SOCIAL AND WEBSITE DETAILS:Website: https://www.stealthelevation.comSocial: https://linktr.ee/Joseph_VanDusenAdditional Links:Stealth Elevate https://amzn.to/3LGrCIHHow to Elevate Your Life and Leadership Part 1: The Target Backwards Approach.https://amzn.to/3VlEmHJStealth Elevation Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stealth-elevation/id1605661190 JOSEPH'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION:Law of SuccessNapoleon Hillhttps://a.co/d/igjlLJy NOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

In this episode we talk to Kevin Seiff, a former United States Navy SEAL and Marine Corps Officer, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Founder and CEO of Flintlock Solutions, and founder of The Vetrepreneur Collective, on a mission to help 100,000 veterans start their own business. CONTACT KEVIN / THE VETREPRENEUR COLLECTIVEWebsite: https://vetrepreneurcollective.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-seiffKEVIN'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:Start With WhySimon Sinekhttps://a.co/d/1iGWswjThe Infinite GameSimon Sinekhttps://a.co/d/31md5zyProfit FirstMike Michalowicz & Gildan Media, LLChttps://a.co/d/3sES3FKNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

Our guest this week is Melissa Carson. She has over 25 years of global HR leadership experience, is the founder of Canopy Strategies, an author, and organizational advisor and coach for leaders creating workplaces where people can thrive. Join us as we discuss the importance of intentional leadership over perfect leadership, utilizing people strategies and other insights on talent management in the ever-evolving workplace.  CONTACT MELISSA: Website: https://canopystrategies.co LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaridercarson/ LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canopystrategies/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfect_leader_coaching MELISSA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Radical CandorKim Scotthttps://a.co/d/3v7kGbj ADDITIONAL LINKS TO CONNECT WITH MELISSA: Leadership Quiz:https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/62683a9fd3e18b001805149 Weekly Newsletter Sign-UP:https://crimdell.kartra.com/page/newsletter Amazon Author Page:https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Rider-Carson/e/B09RW2BFRP/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dskNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

Join us for this inspiring and informative episode of The Elite Edge with Faris, the founder of Shiageto Consulting, who has spent over 20 years helping businesses unlock strategic success. He shares his unique approach to problem-solving emphasizing the importance of effective communication and collaboration to overcome barriers to success, and the utilization of his formula Success =IQ x EQ x FQ to help businesses and individual achieve their objectives. Get ready to learn from one of the leading voices in strategic effectiveness! CONTACT FARIS: Website:https://www.shiageto.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisaranki/FARIS’ BOOK RECOMMENDATION:Thinking Fast and SlowDaniel Kahnemanhttps://a.co/d/gP2cOMpNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

Join us for an engaging conversation with Christopher, a devoted family man, Founder of Learning Sharks and Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed. He’s a digital-first leader in learning and talent management and lives at the intersection of career, family, and technology. In this episode we explore Christopher’s journey to leadership, his approach to team development and his insights on the future of technology in team and leadership development.  CONTACT CHRISTOPHER: Website: https://www.learningsharks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlind YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christopher_Lind  NOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

Join us for an exciting episode of The Elite Edge as Angela, Founder of Tait Consulting, shares tips on empowering growth-minded leaders to increase engagement and improve retention. Learn about the impact of balance, communication, utilizing strengths, and hiring well on high-performing teams. Tune in to gain insights on how people operations and talent management can drive success and growth for your organization.CONTACT ANGELA:Website: https://www.taitconsultingllc.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelataitInstagram: @tait_consultingANGELA'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peoplehttps://a.co/d/0zgh34OHow to Win Friends and Influence Peoplehttps://a.co/d/1hjUKICDaring Greatlyhttps://a.co/d/0Xq4nRCNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

This episode I have my first guest. United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, Chief Tyler Nilsson. Tyler has been in the Navy for 20 years and in a position of leadership for 17 of those. In this episode, he shares his lessons learned from his time in the Navy EOD community and before, some stories and advice for new leaders. TYLER'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:Gates of Fires: An Epic Novel of the Battle of ThermopylaeSteven Pressfieldhttps://a.co/d/9ldjL7FStarship Troopers Robert A. Heinleinhttps://a.co/d/4JTlGssNOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

In today's business world, building an elite team is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. The performance of an elite team is unmatched, and their ability to innovate, collaborate, and drive results is essential to stay ahead of the competition. Furthermore, the changing workforce generations and their motivations have made it imperative to build an elite team to attract and retain top talent. In this episode, we discuss the changes in demographic makeup of the workforce, the rise of millennial leadership, and how developing an elite team will give businesses the best chance for long term success. NOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

What is The Elite Edge Podcast? In this episode, I provide some background information about myself, why I created this podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. Take a few minutes to listen. NOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media

Welcome to the Elite Edge, a podcast that explores the strategies behind building elite teams. Host, Kristy Nilsson, will dive into the topic of elite teams, what businesses can learn from the elite teams of the military, and how leaders can maintain control during times of change. In this series, Kristy will be joined by successful business and military leaders who will share their team-building and leadership secrets. Listeners will learn what sets elite teams apart from others, the importance of support, and the role of leadership in creating a winning team culture. Whether you're a business owner, manager, or simply looking to improve your team's performance, the Elite Edge has something for you.NOW AVAILABLE!!Buy your copy of "The Power of Elite Teams" hereThanks for listening! Follow Kristy on Twitter and stay up to date at https://www.kristynilsson.media