The Leaders Lab

“In order to increase market share, you first have to have mind share. Those two concepts are completely correlated. And to increase your mind share, you need to have a constantly growing brand connectome…” In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge science of consumer behavior with my guest, Leslie Zane, an award-winning marketer renowned for her expertise in unlocking brand growth. Leslie reve...

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Andy Ramage, who shares his inspiring journey of breaking free from alcohol dependency and transforming his life. Andy’s story began as a professional footballer, but after an injury ended his career, he shifted gears to create two successful financial brokerages. Despite his achievements, Andy struggled to say no to alcohol—until one decision c...

“8 out of every 10 problems are sourced back to lack of open honest communication. That means 8 out of every 10 problems we’re faced with at work probably could have been fixed if we got that unsaid said.” In this week’s episode, my special guest reminds us leaders how important it is to get the unsaid said with anyone, including the team that we work with. In this conversation, we also discuss… “...

“I define emotional overdraft as subsidizing your business at the cost of your own mental or physical wellbeing… and, spoiler alert - everybody has an emotional overdraft.” - Andy Brown As a business owner or leader, have you ever felt like the stress and demands of your work are taking a toll on your mental or physical health? If so, you're not alone—and this episode is for you. In this insi...

In this week's episode, my guest opens up about his personal battle with alcohol misuse and how he ultimately regained control—a journey he now shares with others, offering hope and guidance to those facing similar struggles. Drawing from the lessons learned during his recovery and his business acumen, he founded Oar Health—a telehealth platform designed to support individuals dealing with su...

In this week’s episode, let’s talk about the difference between working in, working on, and working above your business - with my guest Bradley Hamner. He shares how other entrepreneurs & business owners can install the systems, processes, and routines their business needs to grow and scale. The ultimate outcome? A successful business that creates the freedom and flexibility every owner desire...

In this week’s episode, let’s talk about the mindset of greatness with my guest Gaj Ravichandra. Since Gaj was a child, he has been fascinated by those who achieve greatness. He discovered through experience that mindset – more than background or circumstance - was one of the biggest determinants of personal and professional fulfilment for many people. Armed with that insight, Gaj wanted to unders...

In this week’s episode, let’s get tapping! I’m excited to introduce my very special guest, Brad Yates. Brad joins me on the mic to talk about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. We talked about its history, the benefits of tapping, and how it has helped a lot of people all over the world overcome their limiting beliefs and self-sabotage. In the episode, I also asked Brad to...

In this week’s episode, we talk about stress, how it sometimes pushes us to be dependent on certain substances, and how that could possibly lead to addiction. My guest to help me talk about this topic is a former oil broker whose lifestyle pushed him to consume a lot of alcohol. He knew that something had to be done to fix this because it was starting to affect his personal life… Many people get i...

In this episode, my guest, Nat Eliason, joins me to share his fascinating journey… In 2021, Nat was unemployed with a baby on the way. He needed a way to quickly make as much money as possible, so he turned to the most promising “get rich quick” opportunity of the time: crypto. By 2022, Nat was deeper inside the world of crypto than he’d ever imagined—with all its dramatic highs and devastating lo...

This episode is a lot about leadership and being an effective leader, but it also delves into a sensitive topic: Leading through difficult times. This week’s guest, Elliot Kallen, has many times had to stay focused on managing his companies amid chaos in his personal and professional life. Elliot is no stranger to tragedy. In 2015, his son, Jake, committed suicide and left a note that made Elliot...

This episode packs so much value not only for busy leaders who may find themselves burnt out from juggling different work and life responsibilities, but also for those who need help in dealing with their brain fog, inflammation, anxiety, excess stress, fatigue, and pain. Joining me on the mic for this interview is Tiffany Cagwin, who shares her story of how her own burnout pushed her to pivot care...

This episode is different from any other episode I’ve put out lately... We have 2 guests in one episode this week. They are both very close friends of mine. And our topic is not just about leadership - we get personal and vulnerable about life’s challenges and losses, tenacity and success, not giving up and always looking for ways to do things better. I am also glad to say that this conversation e...

“I’m encouraging leaders to ask some important questions about themselves and about the ways that their old-fashioned ideas are getting in the way of them getting the best out of themselves and their people. And I’m also challenging them to leave their organizations and, ideally, the world in a better place than they found it.” This episode, inspired by my guest’s amazing book called Punks in Suit...

"There's a small select group of leaders out there, and they work in organizations, they lead companies where they're always hungry to get better. Sometimes they're struggling, sometimes they're doing really well. But at the end of the day, they always have this growth mindset of how can we better?" I am excited to share this episode with you as we delve deep into str...

“Mindset is the separator, it truly is. It’s how you show up in the moments that matter most that separate individuals…” This week I asked Derin McMains, a former professional baseball player who is now the Director of Mental Performance at a global cybersecurity company, to join me on the mic to help me talk about how to cultivate a world-class mindset…. In our conversation, we discuss: His early...

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Joe Rare as we talk about our personal experiences and insights on entrepreneurship while highlighting the role of upbringing, mentorship, and resilience in shaping our aspirations and business strategies.  Joe shares his experiences with business setbacks and successes, and strategies for scaling businesses by leveraging virtual assistants.  He also talks...

This week, my podcast guest talks about his journey in creating habit-tracking apps with AI integration, while highlighting the potential for personalized insights and recommendations to change people's lives…  In this episode, we also discuss: - The challenges of building and monetizing the apps - The need for a clear roadmap and understanding the target audience's needs - The benefits...

This week’s episode revolves around leadership development, mission statements, and eliminating resignation in organizations. Our amazing speakers (yes, this week we have two guests) emphasize the importance of aligning purpose and empowerment to create a culture that resonates with employees and stakeholders. They also discuss various effective leadership and management strategies, including unde...

This week, our guest is Aleric Heck. He joins me on the mic to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, which actually started from childhood. He began with small ventures like paper routes and selling popcorn as a Boy Scout, which is how he learned valuable lessons about business and sales.  This early interest led him to create videos with friends, eventually posting on platforms like Newgrounds,...

In this week’s episode, we take deep dive into the world of coaching, personal growth, and integrity. In order to help us do that, my guest this week, Jefrrey Klubeck, will share his story of how he was introduced into the world of coaching as driven by both practical and spiritual catalysts. When he realized that coaching aligned with personal needs and professional skills, this led to a signific...

In this week’s episode, our guest, who grew up in a middle-class family in Bangladesh, shares his experiences after moving to the US that sparked his entrepreneurial spirit, despite facing challenges and setbacks…  In this episode, we also discuss: The struggles that come with leadership and managing diverse stakeholders, and the valuable lessons we can learn from them Our guest talks about his su...

This week’s episode revolves around the intersection of business, leadership, culture, and the impact of AI on the writing industry - but it’s so much more than that.  My amazing guest shares insights she learned from her journey as a business owner, emphasizing the importance of fostering a positive culture, personal development, and team growth. She tells us about their organization's rebra...

In this week’s episode, let’s take a personal journey of transformation and success - specifically taking back control of your life, embracing challenges, and finding fulfillment in the journey rather than fixating solely on goals.  My guest generously shares his story of progression from struggling with time management and direction, to achieving significant success in real estate investment.  We...

“I think people are afraid of conflict because they think of it as battle, but it doesn't need to be at all. It’s just people getting along when they care deeply about something. So relying on goodwill and putting in the time and attention really can make such a big difference, and then you build a practice of normalizing disagreement, and it feels okay…” In this week’s episode, our guest and...