Leadership Rules

What happens when one of the world’s most influential engineering minds sits down to talk Ted Lasso, leadership, soft skills, and the art of communication? You get an episode brimming with humility, humor, and hard-won wisdom. 🎧 In our latest Leadership Rules podcast, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio had the pleasure of talking to Luca Rossi — founder of the powerhouse newsletter Refactoring (14...

🎧 In this episode of Leadership Rules, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio welcome Andrew Levine and Scott Johnson, the innovative minds behind the newsletter Slightly Smarter. Dive into a discussion that explores the power of concise learning and actionable insights derived from leadership and business books. 🔑 Episode Highlights: ⚡ Bite-Sized Learning: Discover how Slightly Smarter condenses co...

In today’s podcast, Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman are excited to welcome Melissa Kwan, CEO and co-founder of eWebinar—a platform that automates webinars so founders and teams can reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters. Melissa is a three-time bootstrapper with one exit, a global digital nomad, and a fierce advocate for life-first leadership. Episode Highlights: ⚽ Bootstrapping wit...

Welcome to another enriching episode of Leadership Rules ! In today's podcast, Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman are excited to welcome Matt DeHart, founder of the innovative Teach from DeHart Academy. This unique middle school in Pittsburgh is set to open in fall 2025 and aims to not only educate students but also to tackle poverty by providing comprehensive support and education to entire f...

In this special edition of the Leadership Rules podcast, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio explore the crucial aspects of personal and organizational leadership with key members from the University of Georgia's Institute for Leadership Advancement (ILA). The guests include Stacey Campbell, the director of ILA, alongside students Robert Black and EB Billig, who share their insights and experie...

In this episode of Leadership Rules, Marnie and Nick are honored to host Dr. Mary Lippitt, an expert in organizational change and leadership. We dive deep into the principles of effective change management and how leaders can inspire and sustain transformation. We explore essential leadership insights, including: ⚽ The integration of vision and actionable plans—how clear foresight combined with s...

In this episode of Leadership Rules, Marnie and Nick welcome Mickey Baines, President and CRO of Kennedy and Company, to discuss leadership lessons, organizational transformation, and embracing change. We unpack critical leadership insights, including: ⚽ The art and science of leadership—how to find balance and adapt based on people and circumstances. ⚽ Organizational transformation lessons insp...

In this episode of Lens of Leadership, Marnie and Nick explore leadership themes with Janet Schijns, CEO of JS Group, in a discussion that could easily span three podcasts. We dive into key leadership behaviors and strategies that Janet champions, including:  ⚽ Embracing challenges as pivotal growth opportunities.  ⚽ Leveraging kindness as a strategic tool in leadership dynamics.  ⚽ Recognizing...

Join Marnie and Nick in this episode of "Leadership Rules" where we sit down with LeiLani Quiray, the dynamic CEO of be the change HR. LeiLani is revolutionizing HR with her blend of expert strategies and deep social impact. LeiLani has so many great take aways, including: • Community Impact: Explore how her dedication to social impact has driven her business and personal growth. • Essen...

In this episode of Leadership Rules, Marnie and Nick sit down with the incredible Dondi Scumaci, author, speaker, and leadership development expert, to explore how leaders can nurture their gifts, inspire commitment, and create authentic value in their teams. 💡 They discuss: * The difference between compliance and commitment in leadership. * Why Dondi believes we’re all “fully loaded with gifts”...

On this episode, Marnie and Nick are thrilled to spotlight their chat with Scott Aaron, a networking and marketing coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and coaches build their brands authentically, particularly on LinkedIn. Scott’s unique approach to social media and networking has allowed thousands to scale their visibility without resorting to flashy or superficial tactics. His story o...

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Leadership Rules! Join Marnie and Nick as they dive deep into the rhythms of leadership with Billy Brimblecom, the heartbeat behind the inspiring Steps of Faith Foundation and the electrifying Thundergong event.  In this episode, we explore how Billy blends the art of drumming with his mission to change lives, proving that leadership, like music, requires both pass...

Welcome to our first episode of Leadership Rules where we were excited to sit down with the legendary Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver. Get ready for some powerful takeaways on how giving, not getting, is the secret sauce to leadership success. Bob shares golden nuggets on servant leadership, team building, and the magic that happens when you focus on lifting others up. We even sprinkle in a fe...