Leadership lens

What separates great companies from the rest isn’t just technology… it’s clarity. In this episode of Leadership Lens, Taylor Robinson sits down with Ken Widner, EVP & CIO at Do It Best, to break down how top leaders align mission, technology, and people to drive real results. From leading large-scale acquisitions to navigating the hype around AI, Ken shares a pragmatic approach to leadership,...

What separates great companies from the rest isn’t just technology… it’s clarity. In this episode of Leadership Lens, Taylor Robinson sits down with Ken Widner, EVP & CIO at Do It Best, to break down how top leaders align mission, technology, and people to drive real results. From leading large-scale acquisitions to navigating the hype around AI, Ken shares a pragmatic approach to leadership,...

In this episode of the Leadership Lens, Taylor Robinson sits down with operations expert Chris Beer—also known as the  Wizard of Ops —to break down how companies scale without losing control, culture, or clarity. They dive deep into the  Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) —what it really is (hint: not software), why most businesses struggle with it, and how the  integrator role  acts as the cr...

In this episode of Leadership Lens, Cody W Johnson breaks down the  five critical roles every leader must play  to navigate uncertainty, complexity, and organizational change. From setting vision as a beacon to building adaptable systems as an architect, this conversation dives deep into real-world leadership during volatile times. Cody shares practical frameworks used inside his organization, inc...

Join Taylor Robinson as he sits down with Jody LaVoie, a seasoned executive, certified coach, and founder of  The Grief Company , to discuss navigating grief in the workplace. Jody shares her personal story, insights on supporting employees through loss, and strategies for creating a compassionate workplace culture. Timestamps / Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 00:09 – Guest Introducti...

What does it take to build a business that lasts for generations? In this episode of  Leadership Lens , Taylor Robinson sits down with entrepreneur  Rob Wilson , founder of Employco USA and Corporate Risk Management. With more than 35 years of experience in the B2B services industry, Rob shares insights on building a successful family business, developing strong company culture, and why relationsh...

🎙 From CMO to CEO (Twice) | Franchise Growth, Brand Strategy & The Future of IRL Experiences In this episode of Leadership Lens with Taylor Robinson , we sit down with Leigh Feldman , CEO of Youth Franchise Brands, to talk about scaling franchise systems, moving from marketing leadership into the CEO seat (twice), and why engagement — not just experience — is the future of business. Lee shares...

In this episode of  Leadership Lens , Taylor Robinson sits down with revenue architect and go-to-market expert  Steve Shauck  to break down what it really takes to build scalable, repeatable growth engines in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. With 20+ years of experience, multiple private equity exits, and deep expertise across sales, marketing, RevOps, and customer success, Steve shares practic...

Welcome back to  The Leadership Lens  with Taylor Robinson. In this episode, Taylor sits down with Levi Martin, Chief Financial Officer and Strategy Officer at Bartaco. From time at the White House to behavioral health leadership to hospitality strategy, Levi’s journey is anything but traditional. They dive into what leadership really means, why titles don’t matter, how culture drives results, and...

In this episode of  Leadership Lens , Taylor Robinson sits down with Paul Cronin — CPA, Kellogg MBA, and private equity-backed CFO — to unpack what it really takes to scale a business the right way. From Big 4 audit to entrepreneurship during the Great Recession… to leading finance in PE-backed companies, Paul shares hard-earned lessons on: • Why ERP implementations fail • How private equity actua...

How to Use AI to Work Smarter, Build Culture, and Lead Better | Leadership Lens Podcast In this episode of  The Leadership Lens , Taylor Robinson sits down with  Mark Reifenrath , Chairman of the Board and former CEO & Co-Founder of  Spinutech , for a deep dive into leadership, company culture, and the real-world use of AI in business. Mark shares his journey from starting a digital agency dur...