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Leadership Levers
Author: William Gladhart
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This podcast spotlights leaders' actions so they may enhance their organization’s performance and culture.
We feature CEOs and industry-recognized Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who share their experiences and insights on three key challenges: people, performance, and profit.
If you are a leader who wants to learn from your peers about improving performance and financial returns, please join us.
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What would you do if your organization faced a media firestorm, financial setbacks, and internal culture challenges—all at the same time? In this episode of Leadership Levers, Rich Schaus, Executive Director at Gospel Rescue Mission, shares his firsthand experience leading through crisis and rebuilding trust - both within his team and the broader community. Following a wave of public scrutiny from an embezzlement scandal and declining donations, Rich took a bold approach: radical transparency...
Would you like to discover the secrets behind fostering a thriving & engaged workplace culture? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Waldron, President & CEO of Dort Financial Credit Union, to discuss how leadership actions directly impact employee engagement, culture, and organizational performance. Brian shares his leadership journey - from starting as a teller in college to leading a $2.3 billion credit union - and his lessons on building a culture of empowerment, fostering le...
Curious how fostering trust, alignment, and growth opportunities can help leaders tackle talent challenges in high-growth organizations? In this Leadership Levers Podcast episode, Jim Tolbert, CEO of Adelante Education Group, Chancellor of Universidad Santander USA & the Managing Director at PL3, shares his journey from investment banking to leading education-focused organizations. Drawing on his extensive experience, Jim emphasizes the critical role of culture in driving organizationa...
Can being a 'business artist' spark improvisation and creativity to ignite innovation and transform how you lead and cultivate culture?In this episode of the Leadership Levers, we are joined by Adam Boggs, CEO of Mayahana.io and author of The Business Artist, to discuss the intersection of culture, creativity, and organizational growth. Adam shares insights from his extensive experience consulting for major corporations like SAP, Google, and Salesforce - highlighting that people-related issue...
Want to strengthen workplace culture and organizational performance by developing active listening skills, building shared intelligence, and improving intentional communication?In this episode of the Leadership Levers, we are joined by Brant Lingle, Process and Strategic Consultant at Scott Hackman Ventures, to explore the intersection of leadership, culture, and performance. Brant shares his passion for simplifying leaders’ lives by focusing on people-centric strategies, leadership developme...
Is your organization prepared to turn a crisis into an opportunity while protecting its reputation and driving performance?In this episode of the Leadership Levers, we sit down with Stephanie Craig, President of Kith.co, to explore the critical importance of crisis preparation and reputation management for organizations. Stephanie shares her unique background, from growing up in Canada’s Arctic to working in both US and Canadian politics - how these experiences shaped her ability to navigate ...
How do you create a culture that attracts top talent and inspires them to stay and thrive?In this Leadership Levers Podcast episode, Stephen Wills, CEO of Knoxville Pediatric Associates, explores the pivotal role of culture in overcoming organizational challenges and enhancing performance.Stephen shares his unique journey from journalism major to healthcare management, emphasizing how networking and adaptability shaped his career path. His leadership philosophy centers on learning from others...
What if nonprofits could break free from traditional constraints to achieve greater impact through visionary leadership and a strong performance-driven culture?In this episode, Nicole Lawson, CEO and President of Orchards Children's Services, shares her journey of leading an organization that serves over 8,500 children with the support of a dedicated 350-member team. With a background in behavioral healthcare, Nicole brings a unique perspective to nonprofit leadership - challenging outda...
Can lessons from a family business and EOS principles transform your leadership and drive organizational performance?In this episode of Leadership Levers, Kyle Danner, CEO of Kyle Danner Consulting and a Professional EOS Implementer, shares his journey from managing the complexities of a family business to guiding organizations in building thriving cultures. Drawing from his personal experience in the family business & succession planning sector, Kyle explores how family business dyn...
Can a strongly aligned culture and focused financial performance drive sustainable growth at your organization? In this episode of Leadership Levers, we explore this with Lindsay Guzowski, CEO and founder of The Crucible.Lindsay highlights her journey from private equity deal-making to developing a leadership assessment tool tailored for the Private Equity (PE) sector, drawing on her background in quantitative sociology. Her data-driven approach clarifies leadership strengths and gaps, meetin...
Have you wondered how morale & alignment can be the bedrock of combat effectiveness and business success? Join us as we explore the power of transformative leadership with Retired US Navy Captain Rick Hoffman, CEO of Orion Solutions LLC. Drawing from his remarkable career in both the military and business worlds, Captain Rick shares invaluable lessons on building resilient, mission-driven teams.Captain Rick recounts his experience revitalizing the USS Way City into a combat-ready for...
Ready to harness the power of culture to turn your organization into a high-performing team & an unstoppable force for success?In this episode, David Anderson, CEO & Founder of DWA Leadership, shares his journey from government roles to entrepreneurship and executive leadership. David emphasizes the critical role of building high-performing teams and fostering a healthy, evolving culture to drive business success. He discusses the importance of intentional culture - how leaders n...
Ready to discover how firefighting lessons from the frontlines can transform your leadership and build a culture of trust, preparedness, and high performance?In this episode, Nick Bonstell, President & CEO of Miss Dig 811, shares his journey from career firefighter to leading Michigan's excavation safety one-call system. His transition from being a firefighter to executive leadership taught him the critical value of prevention over reaction. In emergency services, success often comes from...
Can real-world experience and intentional culture transform your leadership approach and drive sustainable success? In this episode, Justin Clarke, Founder & CEO of F-Staff On Demand, shares his journey from a 19-year-old entrepreneur to leading a successful staffing agency for commercial truck drivers. He shares his candid reflections on why real-world experience trumps academic theory - inspiration for budding entrepreneurs to take bold steps.Justin highlights the vital importance of bu...
Are you leading with the power of 'Listen, Learn, Lead' or are you missing the keys to unlocking your employees' true performance potential?In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Polanin, CEO of Alaka'i Leadership Group and retired Navy Captain, reveals how the 'L3 Principle - Listen, Learn, Lead - can transform leadership and drive meaningful cultural change in any organization.With 30+ years in the US Navy, specializing in explosive ordnance disposal, Joe brings a wealth of experienc...
What if merging two competing organization's divisions could lead to remarkable growth, employee alignment, and financial success? In this episode, Thomas Fondren, CEO of Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, shares his journey - unifying a recently merged organization and leaning into a a patient-first approach. He discusses the importance of a cohesive culture, aligning communication across the team, and bridging gaps between different business units to drive growth and success - highlight...
How do you transform an organization's culture to create a thriving environment that energizes employees, attracts future leaders, and advances the organization's mission?Lidia Soto-Harmon, the President/ CEO of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), joins us to share her insights and experiences. Growing up in Central and South America and leading the largest Girl Scout Council in the U.S., Lidia offers a wealth of diverse knowledge on leadership strategies for connecting with and build...
Is your culture iceberg melting - and no one sees it but you?Join us with Burt Rosen, CEO and founder of Hold On to Hope, as he shares his insights on rebuilding organizational culture and improving employee performance.Drawing from his transformative work at Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM), Burt reveals the powerful link between a healthy work environment and mission success. He tackled financial and cultural crises head-on, inspired by leaders like Tom Pratt, to create a space where...
What if you could lead with purpose and create a thriving community at your company? Join us as we sit down with Mark Mears, founder and Chief Growth Officer of LEAF Growth Ventures. With 35+ years of experience, Mark shares his vision for transforming organizational culture into a true community.Episode HighlightsPurpose-Driven LeadershipLeaders can align their purpose with the organization's mission to inspire and motivate employeesPurpose-driven leadership leads to higher levels of employe...
Is your organization merely surviving OR growing and thriving? Join us on this episode where you'll discover opportunities to master workplace culture and identify your 'immutable values' with our guest, Shawn Kincaid, President/ Founder of Aspire Business Development. With two+ decades of experience driving business growth, Shawn takes us through his journey from the high-paced corridors of Accenture and Sprint PCS to leaving corporate to build his own successful company. He highlights...
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