Evolve Leadership

Dave Sanderson was the last person off of the plane, US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Within only a few minutes in the air, two engines went dead and Captain Sully glided into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. The movie Sully, starring Tom Hanks, is about this story. Dave was the last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for...

Bryce Prescott knows that the rules of success are more than principles of business, but executing through the challenges, trials, and emotions. In late 2014, Mr. Prescott started what became The Rules of Success Podcast as an outlet to share his perspective about life and all of it’s challenges and blessings. The show focuses on the areas of health, spirituality, relationships and business. The p...

Jonathan Fields has cracked the code on living a good life. He’s a dad, husband, serial entrepreneur, growth strategist and award-winning author, Jonathan Fields inspires possibility. On this show we discuss talking about living a life of intention with vitality, contribution, and connection.

Dana Oliver used emotionally intelligent leadership at Medtronic to grow his business unit from $100million to $2billion in annual revenues. Sometimes, leadership looks like a self-advancing bully. Other times, leadership is an empowering opportunity for ownership and investment. As the Senior Director of Research & Development at Medtronic, Dana wrote a book, “Mantra Design”, revealing the secret...

Matt Miller started a business and became an entrepreneur out of necessity. His finances weren’t matching his family’s needs and the economy wasn’t pushing business forward. In over the span of a week, four children knocked on his door selling things to raise money for their schools… Matt got an idea. Today, Matt and his team provide passive fundraising for over 2000 schools in over 23 states. Sel...

While my family visited the island of Oahu, an old friend that was in my youth group 25 years ago invited me on to speak to the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion. I absolutely agreed to present and instead of talking about leadership or technology or any of the things I speak about professionally.. I spoke about some really uncommon topics for the military, because I felt it necessary to help t...

Jeff Brown has been practicing excellence and consistency for the past 29 years behind a microphone; first as an award-winning broadcaster and now as a successful podcaster, business and podcast coach, and speaker. Since July 2013, Jeff has served as host of the Read to Lead Podcast, a three-time Best Business Podcast nominee, featuring interviews with today's best business book authors including,...

Chris Marlow, in 2007, met a starving young orphan living in an abandoned gas station in Zimbabwe. That encounter compelled him to start Help One Now and dedicate his life to seeking justice by empowering leaders and organizing tribes to launch global movements that do good. On this show we discuss making small actions to create huge impact in eliminating global poverty.

Kevin Roberts is, personally, experiencing a fail of his own creation. Recently, he did an interview for Business Insider and, unfortunately, was quoted saying some very irresponsible comments regarding gender equality in the advertising industry. That has cost him his job. This interview was recorded before his career went sideways and I wrestled with publishing this show. In fact, I did reach ou...

Michael Bungay Stanier knows that leadership misses coaching opportunities that can truly make managing easier and leading more empowering. In his new book, The Coaching Habit, Michael gives super practical direction on how to effectively interact with your team. Our guest is the founder and Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps people and organizations all over the world do less...

Scott Monty built his own personal brand and then left the corporate world to build his own company, Scott Monty Strategies. He offers wise, actionable insights to help you build your own. Scott spent six years as an executive at Ford Motor Company, as a strategic adviser on crisis communications, influencer relations, customer service, innovative product launches and more. He speaks to groups and...

Living in the present is an easy concept to understand, but not always an easy one to walk out. For many, the past keeps us in a state of longing or regret. We either want to get back to the "good ol' days" or feel crippled by the pain of some negative experience. On this show I'm flying solo to share with you some life-giving encouragement, connecting you to your inner core of power, and cultivat...

Hans Early-Nelson requested some coaching from me. He's an artisan metalsmith from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who specializes in custom metal fabricating, blacksmithing and jewelry. He’s a super-creative guy that reached out to me after listening to an interview I gave on another podcast. In the email Hans sent me, he posed some initial questions about struggles he was having in business. I replied w...

Gary Vaynerchuk believes self-awareness is a critical component to success. But what does in mean to be aware of self? Gary started off trading baseball cards, sold wine for his father’s business, started a Youtube channel called Wine Library for said Father’s brand and then turned it into a $60 Million phenomenon. Then he launched a media company, invested in a bunch of startups and co-launched a...

Dale Richardson has always lived from a place of leadership. Even as the youngest of four growing up in Virginia, he relentlessly pursued to lead in college, social organizations, law school, and his law firm. Why? Influence. However, after a tragic accident, he was given a second chance. The idea of influence transitioned a him to a motivation of helping others. Dale become a John Maxwell Team ce...

Kelly Roach developed her mindset as a young child growing up with little resources. As she got older, tenacity and perseverance carried her through college, NFL cheerleading, and being a Fortune 500 executive. Now, she’s the host of the top rated Unstoppable Success Radio podcast, an International best-selling author, and the CEO of Kelly Roach Coaching. On this show, we discuss growing us as a P...

Scott Monty built his own personal brand and then left the corporate world to build his own company, Scott Monty Strategies. He offers wise, actionable insights to help you build your own. Scott spent six years as an executive at Ford Motor Company, as a strategic adviser on crisis communications, influencer relations, customer service, innovative product launches and more. He speaks to groups and...

Martin Keen was an innovation leader for Saucony, Timberland and several other shoe companies before he developed his own hybrid brand, Keen Footwear. After selling his Keen Footwear ownership to his partner, he left to create a new office furniture dedicated to a healthier style of working. His company Focal Upright builds adjustable stand-up desks and chairs to create an active office with the m...

Thomas Knoll has seen his share of leadership on both sides of organizations, well versed in the impact of actions, decisions, and techniques of leading teams well. His background is on of a human focus - community building, customer care, and emotional intelligence. As such, his philosophy of people has become the forefront of his skill sets. Thomas helps teams level-up as an Executive Advisor &...

Ryan Holiday witnessed, first hand, the destructive force of ego when his boss and mentor unraveled from leadership at American Apparel. Throughout history, leaders have wrestled with the nature of their own egos - most of all in the spoils of success. In Ryan's book, Ego is the Enemy (I loved this book), he takes us through a journey of mythology, history, and leadership to reveal the greatest ch...

Stacia Pierce started her first business after a divorce. She turned her pain and passion into a business that profits. Since then, she's helped others turn their obstacles into opportunities, been a lifecoach for twenty years, and written 21 books. She's been seen on the Steve Harvey show, works with celebrities, and enables entrepreneurs to success worldwide. On this show, we talk about launchin...

Joel Boggess believes that if have something to say, podcasting is a great medium to share it. And after half of his life in media, this is the space he's found himself most successful. Joel is also the go-to guy for clarity, confidence and direction. He’s the guy people call when they’re feeling stuck, under-challenged or overwhelmed. He’s written a book called, “Finding your Voice”, that hit the...

When Terry Lancaster talks about happiness and being better at developing yourself, he’s talking practical, achievable, and purposeful brilliance. With humor and snark, he delivers a smart guide on determining for yourself, the best approach to improving your life - whether health, finances or relationships. Author of the #1 best selling book, BETTER! Self Help For The Rest Of Us, Terry writes and...

Why must anything require patience? It's a junky thing to have to wait for anything - I want it NOW... right? The most well intentioned people will tell you, "good things come to those that wait" or "patience is a virtue". But that doesn't resolve the anxiety I'm feeling or the urgency to see this situation resolved. However, in the pain, fear, and frustration there is a way to rise above to make...

Dr. Henry Cloud works with leaders - a clinical psychologist with an extensive background in both the clinical and professional consulting world, and he has a well-established private practice in California. He is an international in-demand speaker and bestselling author whose titles include: The One-Life Solution , Integrity, Boundaries, Nine Things You Simply Must Do, Changes That Heal, and nume...