Good Company

Brett and Drew pick up where they left off, exploring communication, leadership philosophy, and workplace dynamics. This episode blends storytelling, sharp debate, and hard-won insight — covering everything from how we interrupt each other to how AI might reshape what leadership actually looks like. Topics Covered The Power of the Pause The episode opens with a reflection on why thoughtfulness is...

What happens when the tools designed to make leadership easier begin to reshape how we think and learn? In this episode of the Good Company Podcast, Drew Dudley and Brett Elmgren explore how AI is reshaping leadership in ways that are both promising and worth questioning. They discuss the various benefits of AI, especially as a problem-solving tool, and why it’s a game-changer for neurodivergent t...

Join Brett Elmgren & Drew Dudley as they explore trending desires for positions of power and leadership. What does a healthy desire for leadership look like and how can we support leaders who are leading with positive intent? Tune in to learn from the experts!

Finding Leadership Momentum When Your Tank is Empty What do you do when you want a fresh start, but your tank is still empty? In this Season 3 premiere, Drew Dudley and Brett Elmgren discuss how to restart when your energy is low and momentum feels hard to find. First, they share what’s been good, what’s been weighing on them, and steps for a powerful check-in when you are depleted and worried it...

How can we change the default assumptions we make? How do we start creating better ones to build trust and ultimately, better organizations? In the Season 2 finale of Good Company, we’re talking about the impact of assumptions at work. Drew starts us off with a recent experience that opened his eyes to the hidden assumptions quietly shaping our relationships. Next, we explore how having trouble re...

Today on the Good Company Podcast, we continue our overarching theme of creating better workplaces by exploring how to build (and keep) respect at work. Drew and Brett unpack taking ownership and accountability to gain influence, how to build trusting relationships, workplace behaviors that build and break trust, best practices for receiving bad news as a leader, and why there are no winners in th...

What if your boss isn’t actively doing harm, but they’re not doing quite enough either? In this episode, we tackle a listener question about how to manage up when a well-meaning new leader is missing opportunities to support the team. What’s the best way to offer constructive feedback without overstepping? We kick things off with a conversation about first impressions, authenticity, and the challe...

Welcome to part two of our career development, freedom, and ambition discussion! If you haven’t listened to part one of the conversation, be sure to do so now. Starting off, Drew and Brett share some of the biggest career pitfalls people need to watch out for based on their personal experiences, the danger of being self-centered before establishing credibility, and why you should compare yourself...

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Brett Elmgren and Drew Dudley dive into what it really means to thrive in your career—not just in terms of title and salary, but in finding purpose, peace, and joy along the way. This episode is packed with practical advice, honest reflections, and stories that inspire listeners to take charge of their own career paths. Whether you’re early in your journey,...

What if the finish line wasn’t the end of a journey, but the peace you could enjoy before it ends? In this episode, we share Drew’s recent “red dot” talk, titled ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’, where he shares the vulnerable story of how he learned not to chase potential beyond his health and happiness. We unpack some key insights from his talk, including his relationship with potential, what it l...

It's another development day and "team building" activities are on the agenda...are you jazzed and ready to take on your co-workers or are you coming up with every excuse for why you're going to be sick that day? Regardless of which side you're on, anyone can admit there is a love/hate response when it comes to "team development." In this episode of Good Company, join Drew Dudley and Brett Elmgren...

What’s the real difference between a toxic workplace and a dysfunctional one? In this season opener of The Good Company Podcast, hosts Drew Dudley and Brett Elmgren delve into the grey areas of workplace culture. In their conversation, Drew and Brett discuss what makes a culture toxic, how to tell if it’s permanently broken or just temporarily off-track, and how leaders can respond accordingly. Th...

‘Edge of the Doorway Advice’ is the wisdom we share when we skip the small talk and get straight to the heart of things. That’s exactly what we’re doing during this episode: passing on the overall insights we have gained throughout our careers that could inspire and empower others. What might it look like to ask more generous questions, both as a leader and as a team member? Along with exploring t...

Leadership Traits: Overrated and Underrated What leadership traits are essential, and which ones are given more credit than they deserve? In this episode of Good Company, hosts Drew Dudley and Brett Elmgren unpack the most overrated and underrated leadership traits in today's workplace. In their conversation, they define overrated and underrated characteristics and how certain traits can help lead...

Leadership Pitfalls: What to Stop & What to Start Are you unknowingly holding your team back? Small leadership habits can have a significant impact on workplace culture and productivity. In this episode of Good Company, Drew Dudley and Brett Elmgren delve into behaviors that leaders should avoid and unpack the steps they can take to foster more positive and productive workplaces. They explore...

How can organizations foster trust, resilience, and connection in a world increasingly marked by disconnection and distrust? In this thought-provoking episode of Good Company, Drew Dudley and Brett Elmgren tackle the complexities of post-pandemic organizational culture. They explore why some companies thrived during adversity, the tension between engagement and accountability, and how assumptions...

Building Better Workplaces: Leadership for a Post-Pandemic World Welcome to Good Company, the podcast redefining leadership to create workplaces where people thrive! In this debut episode, hosts Drew Dudley and Brett Elmgren share their vision: inspiring leaders to transform culture and drive meaningful change. With personal stories and fresh perspectives, they explore the challenges facing today’...