We explore how agile leadership and connected HR data build sustainable high performance. Noelle London of Illoominus shares why mindset outperforms credentials, how retention powers revenue, and practical steps to turn fragmented systems into clear people insights. • leadership agility amid rapid workplace change • connecting HRIS, talent acquisition, engagement, performance and pay • overlooked basics and data quality foundations • reducing turnover in frontline-heavy industries • hiring f...
We explore what happens when results outrun relationships and how to rebuild trust through apology, transparency, and small daily practices that steady your leadership. Robin Kamrode shares stories from federal teams, mid-career crossroads, and the moment half her team quit—and what turned it around. • making work a better place through connection and clarity • the Friday resignations and the power of a sincere apology • avoiding the trap of chasing metrics over people • getting unstuck by d...
We share how a painful season led to decoding a missing half of a classic success book and building a 12‑minute daily method to program the subconscious for consistent, right action. The result is a practical way to move beyond intentions, gain control, and make success inevitable. • the turning point at age fifty and the scarcity of time • grief as fuel for clarity and commitment • the gap in Think and Grow Rich and the secret revealed • daily actions as the true driver of results • the 95%...
We explore how leaders can trade command-and-control for curiosity, build digital flexibility instead of defaulting to one channel, and use community to protect attention in a noisy, hybrid world. Craig shares stories behind Digital Overwhelm and practical ways to switch modes, set boundaries, and grow social capital that lasts. • leading amid fast, relentless change • listening as a core leadership skill • filtering noise versus flexibility with modes • practical boundaries and single-use t...
Ron Harvey explores leadership principles with Joe Davis, a 37-year BCG veteran who shares insights on authentic leadership and balancing career with family life. Together they unpack how leaders can build stronger teams by showing genuine care while maintaining accountability. • Leaders work for their people, not the other way around • Never save feedback for performance reviews – deliver it in the moment • Showing you care gives you permission to be direct and challenging • The most effect...
Derek Girard shares his journey from military kid to tech entrepreneur, highlighting the power of the "Figure It Out" mindset that helped him overcome three simultaneous lawsuits while building a successful tech company with no technical background. • Growing up as an army brat, moving frequently created resilience and problem-solving skills • Built a technology company despite having no tech background to solve an industry-wide problem • Faced a perfect storm of challenges: business partner...
Dante Royster, owner of Epic Mortgage, shares his journey from employee to entrepreneur and reveals how real estate ownership is the most profitable path to becoming a millionaire. His insights on leadership, building loyal teams, and making smart mortgage decisions provide practical wisdom for professionals at all career stages. • Leaving the W-2 mindset to start his own mortgage brokerage after not getting "a seat at the table" at previous jobs • Building trust with employees through consi...
Michael Morgan shares his leadership insights gained from working at major corporations including JP Morgan, Chevron, Amazon, and Walmart, revealing how effective leadership transcends titles and requires empathy, trust, and inclusion. • Anyone can be a leader regardless of title or position • Effective leaders show empathy rather than just pushing for metrics • Leaders must trust their team and delegate appropriately • Regular feedback is essential for employee growth and development • Buil...
Daniel Erbe, a professional singer, speaker, and elite communications coach shares his expertise on mastering stage presence and commanding the stage with confidence. As an Army veteran of 13 years who has performed for audiences of up to 25,000 people including US presidents, Daniel reveals his proven strategies for powerful communication. • Aligning mindset, body, and breath before taking the stage to transform nervous energy into confident delivery • Visualizing yourself in your most powe...
Leadership consultant Ann Carden shares her extensive experience helping professional entrepreneurs scale their businesses by developing million-dollar offers and influential brands. She reveals practical strategies for overcoming common scaling challenges, navigating mindset shifts, and positioning yourself as distinctly different in today's competitive marketplace. • Entrepreneurs often get stuck at revenue plateaus because the strategies that got them to six figures won't get them to seve...
Trust forms the foundation of effective leadership in today's multi-generational workplace, where retention has become the new recruitment and development opportunities matter more than ever before. • Leadership today requires balancing high expectations with genuine care for people • "Retention is the new recruitment" in today's talent war environment • Development opportunities create loyalty even when employees eventually move on • Trust levels in organizational leadership are at historic...
Leadership consultant Dr. Cornelia Shipley Bearyman shares how bringing humanity to work creates competitive advantage for businesses and why innovation happens at the intersection of differing viewpoints. She reveals why understanding that leadership is fundamentally about "bringing the weather" transforms organizational culture and performance. • Leadership is about setting the context in which work gets done • Innovation happens at the point of conflict when diverse minds come together • ...
Leadership is a privilege that requires serving those you lead through collaboration and distributed responsibility, not command and control. • Leaders must transition from technical expertise to leadership by building a professional leadership library, hiring a coach, and accepting their new role • The first 90 days in a leadership position are critical: you have 30-60 days before people start evaluating your leadership capabilities • Regular check-ins with team members should discuss curre...
Charles Spinoza shares his journey from Shakespearean professor to leadership consultant, exploring how leaders can transform their organizations into moral masterpieces that reflect their deepest values and vision. • Former humanities professor turned leadership consultant with 27 years of experience • Author of "Leadership as Masterpiece Creation" focusing on morally distinctive leadership • Contrarian view that leadership has evolved beyond humility to moral artistry • Leaders have strong...
Ron Harvey speaks with James Spearman, an aircraft maintenance shop owner and Air Force National Guard KC-135 pilot, about balancing entrepreneurship with effective leadership practices and personal wellbeing. • James shares his aviation journey inspired by his grandfather's World War II flying experience • People-pleasing tendencies can undermine leadership effectiveness by avoiding necessary confrontations • Being the constant "hero" who fixes everything prevents team members from developi...
Digital overwhelm is a modern leadership challenge requiring new approaches to maintain human connection and workplace wellbeing. Communication professor Dr. Craig Mattson explains how the intersection of rapid technological development and our emotional responses creates a state of digital overwhelm that affects productivity and engagement. • Digital overwhelm combines surface currents of rapid technological change with upwelling emotional responses • Multitasking is a myth—our attention di...
Leadership consultant Ali Stewart shares her decades of wisdom about what makes leaders truly effective, revealing that while challenges like pandemics and AI may evolve, the core elements of great leadership remain surprisingly consistent. • Leaders need both high challenge and high support to get commitment and high achievement from their teams • Effective leaders are visible with a consistent, authentic personal style that builds trust • Ground rules must establish clear rights and r...
Dr. Matthew Arau returns to share his groundbreaking "power of GET" concept that transforms leadership mindsets and organizational culture through gratitude, enthusiasm, and treasuring others. • The Four C's of Upbeat Leadership: character, competence, connection, and clarity • How leadership is often overcomplicated when simple frameworks can be more effective • The importance of co-creating vision rather than imposing from the top down • Dr. Arau's expanding resources including Upbeat dail...
Ron Harvey and entrepreneur Alykhan Jetha (AJ) explore how business growth directly correlates with personal development, making leadership the fundamental driver of organizational success. • Creating sustainable business growth requires continuous personal development and critical self-awareness • Avoiding difficult conversations creates cascading negative effects throughout organizations • Having the right people for different business stages is a continual process, not a one-time ef...
Ken shares his leadership expertise from 20+ years in franchises, nonprofit work, and ministry, focusing on how to build organizational trust through intentional team development. • Effective leaders develop other leaders, empowering teams rather than becoming bottlenecks • Most organizations look for polished resumes when they should focus on developing existing talent • Regular one-on-ones with clear goals and expectations create accountability and trust • The Working Genius framework help...