Forward-Looking Leadership

John Whitfield ( linkedin.com/in/john-whitfield-73b47515 ), Head of Sustainable Business Europe at Acre, joins host Dan Freehling ( contempusleadership.com ) to discuss his views on impactful leadership, both in the sustainability space and for all leaders. John and Dan discuss the lessons John has learned about leadership as an American living and working in the oldest still-functioning capitalis...

Lakeshia Ekeigwe ( leaderthinking.com , linkedin.com/in/lakeshiaekeigwe ), CEO and Founder of LeaderThinking Global LLC, joins host Dan Freehling ( contempusleadership.com ) to discuss modern leadership and the qualities and characteristics required for it. Lakeshia emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the responsibility of leaders to create a healthy workplace...

Dr. Jaime Goff ( theempathicleader.net , drjaimegoff.com , jaime@theempathicleader.net) joins host Dan Freehling ( contempusleadership.com ) to discuss her forthcoming book "Rewrite Your Leadership Story: Overcoming Anxiety and Insecurity to Fulfill Your Leadership Potential." Jaime and Dan explore the influence of her background in marriage and family therapy on her views of leadership and leader...

Korinne Ellis ( linkedin.com/in/korinne-ellis-maed-9b8b1837/ ) joins host Dan Freehling ( contempusleadership.com ) to discuss the importance of intentional leadership and leading with a human-first approach in building a strong organizational culture. They cover underrated ways firms can grow employee engagement, changes in the workforce due to generational shifts, and the challenges and opportun...

Stacey Fernandes ( owlhub.com , linkedin.com/in/staceyfernandes1/ ), a highly experienced Chief Technology Officer and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech sector, joins host Dan Freehling ( contempusleadership.com ) to discuss her human-first leadership approach, which prioritizes the well-being and growth of individuals within an organization. Stacey emphasizes the importance of crea...

Steve Baue ( stevebaue.com , bauemg.com ), CEO and owner of Wisconsin’s premier mental wellness/mental health benefit company, keynote speaker and executive coach, joins host Dan Freehling ( contempusleadership.com ) to discuss his unique approach to business and leadership. Steve emphasizes his focus on building high-quality companies that serve their clients, employees, and communities. He prior...

Amy Ruppert Donovan, co-founder of The Integreship Group ( integreship.com ) and a pioneer of executive coaching, joins host Dan Freehling ( contempusleadership.com ) to discuss major changes in the business world, including increased volatility, disruptions to traditional business models, and an escalation of the war for talent. Amy describes the qualities of visionary leaders, such as putting pe...

Organizational culture and leadership consultant Dan Bredeson (danbredeson.com) joins host Dan Freehling (contempusleadership.com) to discuss his new book "Seeds of Culture" and the importance of cultivating, rather than attempting to construct, a culture of commitment in organizations. Bredeson shares his observations from his career as a leader in the insurance industry, where he noticed the dis...

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