David Wheatley

Humanergy Leadership Podcast

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Impactful leadership development. For 25 years, Humanergy has helped leaders cut through the noise and take real action. This podcast delivers straight-talking insights, practical tools, and expert strategies you can actually use—right away. Whether it’s a deep-dive conversation with an experienced coach or a quick, powerful tip from the field, every episode is designed to help you lead with clarity and impact. Practical, proven, and built for real-world leadership.

Author

David Wheatley

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Ep176: Lighten your backpack 22.06.2024

David talks about what to do when another project or job is added to your role and no one is actively taking anything away. Using the analogy of a backpack, there are some simple steps that will help relieve the tension caused by adding more and more to an already full load Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our...

Ep175: Transformative Discussion Part 2 (First Friday) 14.06.2024

Humanergy's Jim Marshall share part two of a conversation on Transformative Discussion - and how to have a difficult conversation using the Green Path Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep174: The CEO & Organizational Structure 07.06.2024

David talks with Judy Brown and Rick Eigenbrod about two CEO's and how they are looking at their organizations differently. They discuss leadership and followership, flexibility and agility in an organization and pushing decision making to where the information is at. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our F...

Ep173: Be curious, not judgmental - Searching for intent 31.05.2024

Corey Fernandez looks at how we can often make assumptions about people's intent and this can get us into trouble. He recommends being curious and searching past the words to find the intent behind them to ensure understanding Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep172: Family Business Best Practices - Cadillac Products 24.05.2024

David talks with Mike and Michael Williams, two generations of leadership at this tier one automotive supplier based in Troy, Michigan.  They discuss best practices they have learned from leading and transitioning within a family business Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep171: Cone in a box 17.05.2024

Judy Brown reads from her book, A Leaders Guide to Reflective Practice , a segment called, Cone-in-a-box .  She talks about how dialogue can help us see a better truth Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep170: Transformative Discussions (Part 1) - First Friday 10.05.2024

Jim Marshall talks to our First Friday group about having difficult conversations.  This will be continued next month. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep169: Creating Space 03.05.2024

David talks about how important it is for leaders to create space: The pause after a question The pause before solving someone else's problem Strategic time Safe venting Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep168: Family Business Best Practices - Imperial Beverage 26.04.2024

David talks with Joe & Joey Cekola of Imperial Beverage about their experiences working in the family business - and the best practices that have allowed for success. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep167: Behavioral expectations of the team 19.04.2024

In this episode, David touches on team dynamics coaching and reflects on a kids hockey coach who has the leanest version of behavioral expectations (from the Set-Up box of What Great Teams Do Great). Work hard and be a great teammate! Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep166: Making Decisions (First Friday) 12.04.2024

In this episode, Lance Satterthwaite shares expert insights on strategic leadership and effective decision-making. Discover how to align your team for better decision-making and secure team buy-in. Learn leadership strategies to enhance team cohesion and drive success. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE...

Ep165: A personal board of directors 05.04.2024

In this episode, David builds on the ideas from Episode 95 about creating a personal board of directors. Imagine crafting a seating chart for a strategic event—who should be at each of these crucial tables? Coaches: Who can offer personalized coaching and development? Sponsors: Who will provide strategic sponsorship and support your growth? Mentors: Who are your trusted mentors offering guidance a...

Ep164: Preparing to leave - the right glidepath 29.03.2024

David shares expert strategies on how to prepare for a role transition by developing a glidepath that ensures a seamless transition. Discover how to step down your responsibilities effectively to facilitate a successful exit from your current position. Learn best practices for transition planning and role handover to ensure a smooth and professional departure.  Learn more about Humanergy's wo...

Ep163: Family Business Best Practices - Bergquist 22.03.2024

David continues his exploration of family business best practices with Lauren Clark and Bob Barry of Bergquist Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep162: The Outdoor Leader with Jeannette Stawski 15.03.2024

David talks to Jeannette Stawski about her new book, The Outdoor Leader - a great introduction to leadership whether you work in the outdoors or not. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep161: Stakeholder Mapping (First Friday) 08.03.2024

Corey Fernandez talks about how stakeholder mapping can help identify the interdependencies and set up a clear picture of the greater good Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep160: Show your work 01.03.2024

David explores how problem solvers can unintentionally become bottlenecks by not empowering others with problem-solving skills. He introduces the concept of 'showing your work', similar to the practice used by math teachers, to enhance skill development in others. By making your problem-solving process transparent, you can help team members learn critical thinking and develop their own p...

Ep159: Family Business Best Practices - Gallagher Uniform 23.02.2024

David talks with John Gallagher, President and owner of Gallagher Uniform in Battle Creek, Michigan about this 5th generation family business Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep158: Working with Remote Teams (First Friday) 16.02.2024

Corey talks about how the What Great Teams Do Great model can be applied to support remote teams and how, with intention, they can be as or more productive than face-to-face teams Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep157: Use vs Utilize - a 24th anniversary gift from Humanergy 09.02.2024

David shares a gift of language that you won't forget and you will probably go check for yourself. This is to celebrate our upcoming 24th anniversary as a company.  Happy birthday to us! Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep156: Preparing to leave (Ending well) 02.02.2024

David talks with Judy Brown and Rick Eigenbrod about how  it is a leaders responsibility to "end well". They look at how leaders should be checking themselves regularly to make sure they are still offering the leadership the organization needs right now... or are they hanging on, hanging in or hanging out?  Perhaps it's even time to hang up! Learn more about Humanergy's work: h...

Ep155: Family Business Best Practices with Agroliquid 26.01.2024

David talks with Nick and Gerrit Bancroft from Agroliquid about their experiences as part of a family business.  This is part of our 2024 family business best practice series. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep154: Introduction and insight with new Humanergist, Jim Marshall 19.01.2024

David reconnects with Jim Marshall, who is re-joining the Humanergy fold in 2024.  He shares some insights from his 10-years away Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep153: Race & Power in the context of What Great Teams Do Great (First Friday) 12.01.2024

David addresses the impact of race and power in the context of What Great Teams Do Great .  This is expanded on in the supplemental chapter available here Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn . Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops. 

Ep152: Murmerations 05.01.2024

David talks with Judy Brown and Rick Eigenbrod about finding patterns and coherence within chaos.  Could you give you people three rules that would allow them to operate without you, have freedom and leave you comfortable about their delivery?  We discuss what helps us see order amongst chaos and reference the work of Meg Wheatley (Leadership & The New Science) Learn more about Humanergy'...

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