Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)

Elizabeth Pierce grew the business 500% but her story is far bigger… …She moved her entire family from Ireland to South Carolina. …She made the huge leap from Accounting to the C-Suite. …She transformed a business into a powerhouse ($1B organization with 7 acquisitions stretching across 18 states) It’s an inspiring story of perseverance and resilience that you won't want to miss. In her interview...

He almost died. Then the experience fueled him to CEO. Joaquim “Kim” Lecha, CEO at Typeform, shares the near-death experience he had that changed his life forever. He had 20 surgeries, months in the hospital, and two years before he’d walk again on two feet. His dream was ripped away. But…. … just wait until you hear the incredible insight he had in these dark moments that ended up fueling his asc...

This CEO Led USA Fencing to Historic Growth. Phil Andrews is CEO of USA Fencing (and former CEO of USA Weightlifting)… and is the only person to lead two sporting organizations in the Olympic & Paralympic movement at the same time. Yes, we talk plenty about swords... ...and why it's become THE sport for every Ivy League School. BUT there's so much more! Fencing is the fastest sport on earth an...

From Tech Girl Mentor to Intel CMO. Carolyn Henry, Intel Corporation CMO Americas, has driven change at some of the most powerful tech brands including in her role at Intel and previously IBM and BMC Software. Her biggest passion though... ...championing STEM for women worldwide. The reality is stark: Girls are often socialized out of Science and Math by Age 8. This destroys dreams and potential....

Does INNER PEACE Drive Revenue? Carsten Bruhn, CEO and President of Ricoh USA, Inc. absolutely blew me away with his strategies for achieving mindfulness, and how he credits this to accelerating his leadership effectiveness. He believes in it so much that when he moved to the US to become CEO... ...he brought his Mindfulness Coach with him. It's become the cornerstone of his leadership philosophy....

More Powerful than a Brain Injury... Early in his career Umang Modi, now Managing Principal & Chief Strategy Officer at TIAG®, had a personal tragedy right after he was hired. He had a one-year baby at home and no back up plan. They could have fired him. Instead the company did something powerful… AND …15 years later he’s an executive leading hundreds… …in the same company. …driving change on...

Bad News Builds Your Brand Chris Deri, President, Corporate Advisory Businesses, and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, at Weber Shandwick - the global PR and Communication Firm, shares his top strategy for building your brand and reputation even when delivering bad news in a terrible situation. Many leaders hide or run from a problem or accident. They build a team to make problems "go away" or&nbsp...

R Srikrishna, also known as Keech, the dynamic leader at Hexaware, is CEO of 29,000 and believes in reaching each employee in a unique way. He unveils a potent strategy that fuels the pride, passion, and performance of his massive global workforce. While many leaders aim for impact, the crucial challenge lies in instilling this sense of purpose within the team, fostering care, and driving performa...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise --- Hundreds Find Deeper Meaning through COO's Move. Esther Farkas, COO...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise --- He Unlocked the Key for Performing Under Pressure... Mark W. Angle,...

The Power Principle a President Discovered Leading an Epic Transformation... Vaibhav Srivastava is President at Innova Solutions of Healthcare, Insurance, LS and Public Sector, the $3B 50,000 person organization that went through a monumental transformation to realize a new inspired vision. It wasn’t easy.  Leadership visions often fail no matter how inspired they are. Millions are lost...

CEO Takes on the FDA and Wins Big! Get inspired by Cindy Eckert, CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, who shares her story of grit, determination, and perseverance that paid off in a HUGE way... ...Sold her first company for $1 Billion Dollars. ...Created the FemTech category… projected to become $50B. ...Changed the world for women. She took the taboo and turned it into powerhouse brand and impact make...

CEO Shares the Universal Leadership Principle. Jim Eickhoff is President and CEO Creative Dining Services, one of the top-ranked food service providers in the US. He's also led executive teams and transformations across several industries and companies including Sallie Mae, Apollo Education Group, and Upromise. We dive deep into the one leadership principle at the heart of all. True leadershi...

Does Kindness or Confrontation Make You a Stronger Leader? Get Inspired by Andrea Alejandra Quiroz, CEO of Pragma USA, who shares the moment she discovered her leadership super power and how to effectively balance it with a powerful toughness and resilience. It can seem like the prototypical leader is confrontational and slashes through the organization to get results. We've all seen plenty of tha...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise --- BET BIG to Boost Your Team Performance! Casey Marquette, CEO and Fo...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ---- Radhika Duggal, CMO at Super com, shares her powerful philosophy f...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ---- Tenacious Leaders Never Stop Nidhi Alexander, CMO of Hexaware, sha...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ---- Hiring is Always a Gamble.  Get inspired by Abhishek Agarwal,...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------- This is where teams fail. Brian Finn, COO of Circle of Care, ha...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------- Do You Innovate like the World's Best? Subramanian K (KS), CTO...

Secure Your Leadership Legacy. Rocco Mango, COO of Leaf Home – the largest Home Improvement Company in the country. Get inspired by Rocco’s insights gleaned directly from Warren Buffett and his extensive personal journey as a long-lasting leader.  In a world where leadership often fades away, discover concrete steps to establish your lasting impact and legacy.  Ignoring the importance of...

Alone. A perfect sunrise on New Year's Day on a deserted beach. The only reason.... We planned. ...the directions...an hour drive required waking up by 5:30 am. ...the tide chart...we needed to get there at low tide to get to the best part of the beach. ...sunrise...you can go anytime but sunrise is incredibly special. ...coffee...lots of coffee. Yes, you can just wing it and go at any time but wi...

One Trait Joe Quinn, CHRO and SVP at Vision Technologies, shares the ONE thing to prioritize over ALL else when hiring. He's been leading organizations for over 30 years and narrowed it down to the true identifier of success for you, them, and the entire team. I've started keeping this in mind when building my team, and it's made a BIG difference. You'll hear Joe's incredible personal growth journ...

Great Leaders Foster Great Culture. Rajesh Subramaniam, CEO and Managing Director of ResultsCX, shares his strategy for building a powerful team culture.  Culture often gets overshadowed by results, BUT it's the linchpin for achieving short and long-term goals. Rajesh's strategic culture-building approach has not only revitalized entire organizations but also turbocharged outcomes. ResultsCX,...

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------- The Alaskan Wilderness is a Powerful Teacher. Ben Marolf, UnCru...