Visionary Voices

In this episode, Bob talks with Melissa Kopp, Chief Revenue Officer for The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates/Leverage where she shares case studies of Artificial Intelligence in the Banking (Credit Union) Industry.

The Honorable Nancy Millan describes the transformative leadership engagement and accountability model that has aligned the Hillsborough Tax Collector's Office with the community - producing dramatic improvements in Google Review ratings from 2.5 to better than 4.5 for each of it's locations (on a 5 point scale.)

IQ might get you in the door -- but emotional intelligence? That’s what runs the room. Leaders who stand out are not the loudest -- they are the most aware. They realize that emotions drive decisions and …. decisions shape lives. April Frank, President of Innovative Edge, Inc. located in Boca Raton, Florida, dives into the associated skills that quietly make a difference – … • the real power behin...

Dr. Anthony Simmons - an empathetic seasoned leader, Founder of Sixth Gear Consulting, Author, Podcaster, Navy Captain, All-Star Football Running Back, and Valedictorian explains models and component requirements for achieving Organizational Wellness, the concept of Upside Down Management, operational models, secrets to leadership growth, and the importance of relationships.

Dr. Cynthia Simon describes the discipline and behavioral parallels between running and leadership success as referenced in her new (fourth) book available on Amazon - Beyond the Miles.

Roland Martinez, Chair of the Sterling Council, joins Bob to preview the 34th Annual conference, sharing what makes this event a must attend and spotlighting exciting new additions. Discover why the Sterling Leadership Conference continues to stand out as one of the Southeast’s premier gatherings for leaders ready to level up.

Disney has its Mickey Mouse, Geico Insurance has its Gecko, but one thing is for certain, in the 34 years of The Sterling Council, there has NEVER been a Mascot - Until NOW! This episode of Visionary Voices will lean in on this topic - who 'she' is, where 'she' came from, and what 'she' means to The Sterling Council and our Process.

Dr., Cynthia Simon, CEO and founder of Level Up Empowerment Consulting Inc., Business and Life Coach, University Professor and Author of 4 books and counting, joins us to discuss gender disparities that exist in the adoption of AI, why they exist and how to address them.

Join Bob as he has a conversation with Bill Allen, Plant Manager of VEETHREE Electronics, Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award winner, and member of The Sterling Council Board of Directors. During this episode, Bill will share his leadership perspective in an episode entitled “Mitigating Risk in a Changing World”

Karen Moore, Founder and CEO of Moore Inc. engages in an insightful, open and fun discussion on leadership behaviors, challenges, and focus forward requirements needed to succeed in an ever-accelerating world. Karen has been honored in 2024 by PR News as Person of the Year, recognized by Florida Trend as 100 Most Influential, and recently received the John A Pieno Leadership Award - among many oth...

Join host Bob Madeiros as he welcomes Ms. Nicole Adam Sheckler, from Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency, for the second installment in our series, 'An Examiner's Story'. Nicole shares stories of her personal and professional development as a Sterling Examiner.

Join host, Bob Madeiros as he welcomes his guest Juli Lewis, who by her own admission, is a “Connector, a Culture Champion, and a Credit Union Evangelist”. Juli will share her perspective in an episode entitled ""Beyond Convenience: Building Loyalty Through Values in a Noisy World""

Join host Bob Madeiros as he talks with Vanessa Rogers, as she shares the Networking and Leadership Aspects of becoming a Sterling Examiner.

Nichole Solomon - Sterling Master Examiner and Executive Director of Solomon Leadership Solutions, LLC a small business dedicated to training and coaching leaders - challenges the need for leaders to continuously learn. She provides insights for approaching leadership value as a habit of fitness - * are you fit to lead ? * are you a continually fit leader ? ... listen in for insights.

Gordon Klein CEO and President of Reflect Excellence LLC provides an overview of the importance of ADLI and LETC +G to achieving objectives and accomplishing longer term goals. This discussion is beneficial if you are not familiar with ADLI or LETCI + G -- or if you are looking for a refresher and / or inspiration.

Ken Perry provides insights on the benefits of data driven decision making for organizations and specifically for producing quality outcomes.

Join host Bob Madeiros as he talks with Cory Godwin about his engagement with The Sterling Leadership Conference, his KeyNote topic, and all things Sterling.

Dr. Richard (Rick) Bame describes the signs and characteristics of workplace bullies - including discussion that recognizes the perils of working for a bully leader.

Randy Ledbetter - founder and CEO of R Ledbetter and Associates as well as Sterling Council, Chairman of the Board and member of the Board of Directors describes the core values and characteristics of role model leaders and announces the John Pieno Leadership Award - a unique recognition program based on Baldrige / Sterling leadership excellence competencies.

Join Bob Madeiros, as he speaks with Debra Shultz, Chair Emeritus of the Sterling Council and Co-Chair of the Sterling Leadership Conference. Debra will share some info on the preparations for this the 33rd annual Conference, as well as some reasons you really need to attend. May 27th thru the 30th - Hyatt Regency Orlando.

The inaugural cohort if the Sterling Fellows Leadership Development Program began back in May of 2024. Join your host Bob Madeiros as we talk with Phil Centonze, the Director of the Program, and a couple of the leaders going through it right now, to see how it is progressing, and what we can expect for 2025.

Dione Geiger, President and Founder of The Sterling Council shares insights on the importance of a Leadership system (framework), that not only aligns but inspires and creates a unified passion in even the most diverse of workforces. The energy, enthusiasm and collaborative vibe is palpable for observers or anyone that comes in contact with these organizations - it's a formidable, memorable encoun...

Chris Norcia, inventor of the world’s first three-dimensional chess cube and a former seasoned chef in London, shares his learnings that inspired him to author the book, Leading the AI Revolution. Chris also shares leadership insights associated with Artificial Neural Networks and DARPANET that stem from his experience as an Air Force Officer while assigned in Washington, DC to DARPA.

To Serve is to Lead -- learn about an approach for adopting a leadership style that has a proven record of achieving role model status.

Mr. Roland Martinez is the Chair of The Sterling Council. Listen in as he and Bob discuss the upcoming Sterling South Florida Summit, January 23rd. Learn about how this summit might be a great one-day event that can help you to take your organizational journey to the next level.