Deep Leadership

Today, I’m joined by Neal Woodson. Neal is a returning guest and you might remember him from way back in Episode 28. Neal has more than 30 years of leadership experience across a wide range of environments, including restaurants, retail, education, and the hospitality industry. Throughout his career, he has repeatedly experienced the impact of good and bad management on employees and customers. He...

Today, I’m joined by Shannon Huffman Polson. Shannon is a leadership speaker, author, and founder of the Grit Institute. She is a U.S. Army veteran who became one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters. She is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about how to harnes...

Today, I’m joined by Scott Papek. Scott spent twenty years in the music business as an audio editor directing and shaping stories from elite on-air talent and bands that have sold millions of records. This began a lifelong learner’s quest to understand other people’s journeys in all sectors of life. Today he serves as a mindset coach, helping individuals discover their purpose, train their mindset...

Today, I’m joined by Jordan Willshear. Jordan is a High-Performance Career Coach. He helps millennials worldwide achieve transformative success in their careers. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk specifically about millennial career development and what leaders can do to help. Show resources: Jordan Willshear's website Jordan Willshear of LinkedIn Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The S...

Today, I’m joined by the host of the Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast. He is a retired Master Chief Petty Officer with 21 years in the submarine service. He is now focused on the professional and leadership development of enlisted sailors and military members through his podcast and online resources. This is one of my go-to podcasts on leadership and I am honored to have him join us to talk about al...

Today, I’m joined by the host of the Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast. He is a retired Master Chief Petty Officer with 21 years in the submarine service. He is now focused on the professional and leadership development of enlisted sailors and military members through his podcast and online resources. This is one of my go-to podcasts on leadership and I am honored to have him join us to talk about al...

Today, I’m joined by Bradley Hamner. Bradley is a Business Growth Coach who has developed a system to help business leaders get their time back. He shows them how to get out of the weeds of their company’s day-to-day activities and build a business that is valuable for both the owner and future investors. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how business owners can escape the rainmake...

Today, I’m joined by Jim Rafferty. Jim is a marketing and communications consultant and Principal of JMRketing, LLC. He is a former radio announcer and program director. Jim helps business leaders communicate better, writing in a conversational and entertaining style. He’s also a former Boy Scout leader, which serves as the catalyst for his book Leader by Accident. In this book, Jim tells the stor...

Today, I’m joined by Tony Butler. Tony is the founder of the digital marketing agency Can-Do Ideas and the creator of the Primal Storytelling content system. He is a highly regarded expert in brand storytelling and digital marketing. Tony graduated from West Point and the US Army Ranger School. He is a combat veteran and commanded an infantry company in Iraq during the invasion of Baghdad. He is a...

Today, I’m joined by Shani Magosky. Shani is the founder of The LeaderShift Project. She is a highly sought-after leadership consultant, executive coach, and best-selling author. She also hosts the LeaderShifter Show podcast, which I was honored to be on. Her vision is to see a world filled with better leaders and companies filled with better cultures. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk a...

Today I’m joined by Chris McNeil. Chris is a Strategic Thought Leadership coach and consultant. He is the Founder and CEO of Thaut, Inc. and the host of the Thought Leadership Studio podcast. Chris has been a serial entrepreneur since age 24. He brings both the power of technology and the art of positive persuasion to give his clients clear leadership in their niches. I’m excited to talk to him ab...

Today I’m joined by Mila Grigg. Mila is the founder and CEO of MODA, one of the most recognized branding groups in the country. Mila has more than 20 years of experience building personal brands, growing leadership equity, and crafting marketing and social media strategies. Her expertise comes from experience, not an opinion or observation. From executives at Fortune 100s to first-time entrepreneu...

Today I’m joined by Julie Noonan. Julie is an Executive Coach, Transformational Change Leader, Speaker, Consultant, and Futurist. She has spent her career working with companies of all sizes, helping people “ride the waves of change.” I’m excited to talk to her about how leaders can avoid obsolescence in an ever-shifting business landscape. Show resources: Julie Noonan's website Julie Noonan on Li...

Today, I’m joined by a returning guest and friend of the show, Dr. Craig Dowden. You might remember him from Episode 135, where we talked about positive leadership. Craig is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author, and keynote speaker. He holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a concentration in business, and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. He has a new book out...

Today I’m joined by Steve Blue. Steve is President and CEO of Miller Ingenuity, an internationally recognized business transformation expert, media contributor, 5x-author, and dynamic keynote speaker. His expertise lies in transforming company cultures through innovation and investments in workforce growth. I’m excited to have him on the show to discuss the leader’s role in business transformation...

Today I’m joined by Robert Jordan. Robert is the CEO of InterimExecs, a company that matches top executives with companies around the world. He is the author of Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company. In this new book, Robert identifies four unique leadership styles that, when applied to the right role at the right time, will skyrocket success for...

Today I’m joined by Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt. Bob has over 40 years of diverse executive leadership experience, including 20 years leading The Boldt Company, a $1 billion construction services and real estate development company. Phil is an award-winning communication and information science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, with over 40 years of experience in university teac...

Today I’m joined by Bart Foster. Bart is the founder and CEO of BusinessOutside®, a facilitation, and training company focused on engaging, inspiring, and empowering teams to get outside in nature and outside their comfort zones. He is the author of BusinessOutside: Discover Your Path Forward, where he reveals a science-inspired philosophy that reimagines corporate culture by bringing business out...

Today I’m joined by Mike Goldman. Mike is a nationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and leadership team coach. He is the founder of Performance Breakthrough, where he helps mid-sized companies achieve dramatic business growth by ensuring they have the right people, strategies, and execution habits. In his latest book, Breakthrough Leadership Team: Strengthening the Heart and Soul of You...

Today I’m joined by Dennis Benigno. Dennis is the founder and CEO of Street Cop Training. His company has trained over 30,000 police officers in more effective policing techniques. Dennis also hosts the popular street cop training podcast. His goal is to make the world a better place by making better law enforcement officers, and his work is making a difference. We sit down and talk about why he s...

Today I’m joined by Kyle McDowell. Kyle is a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach. He has nearly three decades of experience leading thousands of employees at some of the largest companies in the US. He is the author of Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about building a great organizational cul...

Today I’m joined by Marty Groover. Marty is a partner at C5MI, a firm that optimizes operational execution by creating live supply chains. He is a former U.S. Navy surface warfare officer who served for more than 20 years. He is the bestselling author of Speed of Advance: How the U.S. Navy’s Convergence of People, Process, and Technology Can Help Your Business Win in the 4th Industrial Revolution....

Today I’m joined by Alden Mills. Alden is a bestselling author and keynote speaker. He is a former Navy SEAL platoon commander, Division One athlete, and Co-Founder and CEO of Perfect Fitness. He invented the perfect pushup! He is the author of Unstoppable Teams: The Four Essential Actions of High-Performance Leadership. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn how to create unstoppable teams....

Today I’m joined by Chris Clews. Chris is a keynote speaker and author of The Ultimate Series on Essential Work and Life Lessons from '80s Pop Culture. Growing up in the 80s and with over 20 years of experience in corporate marketing, he knew three things very well – 80s pop culture, business, and this crazy thing we call life. He uses this knowledge to help audiences learn, laugh, and discover va...

Today I’m joined by Nick Jonsson. Nick is an International Best Selling Author, Award Winning Keynote Speaker, and Executive Mental Health Advocate. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Executives' Global Network Singapore, Asia’s largest executive peer networking organization. He is the author of a new book called Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety...