Inspire Greatness

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Steve Snower, CEO of Parts Town Unlimited.  Steve joined Parts Town 20 years ago as the sixth employee. Today, Parts Town has grown to over 5,000 team members.  Under Steve's leadership, the company has been on the Inc. 5000 List for 15 years and recognized as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for four years.   He has also established s...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed David Allison, renowned human values expert, bestselling author, global speaker, and the visionary founder of the Valuegraphics Project. David is the author of The Death of Demographics , a groundbreaking book that critics have praised as "convincing, insightful, and revolutionary." He has collaborated with major brands like PayPal, Fiv...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we interviewed Dr. Paul White, author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace .  This book provides tools to boost morale, create a positive workplace, and enhance employee engagement through authentic appreciation and encouragement. With over 300,000 copies sold in 16 languages, its principles have proven effective across various settings. During...

Join us in this episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast as we chat with Dr. Yosi Amram, a visionary leader, licensed clinical psychologist, and award-winning author.  Dr. Amram has coached over 100 CEOs of large organizations and brings a wealth of experience and insight into the realm of spiritual intelligence. He was also the founder and CEO of two public companies, and his pioneering research...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed CEO and author Jean Gomes. Jean is the CEO and founder of the research-based consultancy Outside. He is also a Professor of Practice at the University London College Global Business School for Health. With over 30 years of experience, Jean has coached more than 80 CEOs and senior leaders. He has notable expertise in elite sports, including perfor...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed authors Mark S. Babbitt and S. Chris Edmonds. Mark and Chris co-wrote the best-selling book Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn't Suck . During our discussion, Mark and Chris explained their three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members: 1. Understanding that company c...

Strong leadership requires effective communication, a high level of trust, and the ability to help team members stretch to achieve goals. In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks. During our discussion, Kelly explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members: Effective communication Empowerment and trust Continuous learning and develo...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Robyn Bolton, author and founder of MileZero.  Robyn previously worked at Innosight, the consulting firm founded by Harvard professor Clayton Christensen, BCG, and Procter & Gamble, where she helped develop and launch the Swiffer. She is the founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, a consultancy that helps leaders use innovation to confidentl...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Debra Corey, Chief Pay It Forward Officer at DebCo HR .  Debra is a highly experienced and award-winning consultant, world-class speaker, HR leader, and six-time author who has been named one of the top 101 global employee engagement influencers.  She’s had a varied career, working for global companies such as Gap Inc., Quintiles, Merlin Entertai...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Val Ries, founder of Executive Muse, an executive coaching and management training company.  Through Executive Muse, Val coaches and trains high-impact leaders at startups, Fortune 500 companies, and small businesses. Her goal is to help them build powerful micro-cultures, increase productivity, decrease attrition, and improve employee engagement...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Claudius Hildebrand, a consultant at Spencer Stuart who specializes in CEO performance and leadership advisory services. Claudius is recognized as an award-winning author and contributes regularly to the Harvard Business Review. His work is often referenced in leading publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, and the Financia...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jen Thornton, founder and CEO of 304 Coaching .  304 Coaching is a business consulting company that helps organizations by expanding the positive impact of progressive leadership. During our discussion, Jen explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members—understanding how social change drives the evolution of leadership...

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Genevieve Piturro, founder of Pajama Program , a nonprofit that helps children facing adversities have the tools they need for better bedtimes. She’s also the author of Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning , a book in which she describes her journey of listening to and foll...

In the latest episode, I had an insightful conversation with Sunil Rajasekar, the CEO of Billtrust . Billtrust is a cutting-edge financial services organization that provides cloud-based software and comprehensive payment processing solutions. Their goal is to enable finance teams to drive growth and to provide guidance and inspiration to businesses. Sunil brings over 20 years of experience in the...

In this episode, I talked with Kendra Davenport, CEO of Easterseals. Easterseals is a disability services organization that envisions all people having choices and opportunities to reach their potential.  Since 2022 Kendra has served as President and CEO of Easterseals and has also held other leadership positions at organizations such as Operation Smile, the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation,...

In this episode we talked with former Weather Channel VP and author, Louis Gump. Louis is the former head of CNN Mobile as well as the former VP of mobile at The Weather Channel. During his time with these organizations, he was responsible for several innovations within both companies, and is responsible for shepherding both The Weather Channel and CNN into becoming two of the most visited mobile...

In this episode I talked with global entrepreneur, two-time author, speaker, investor, and adviser, Henry Peniix Henry is the co-founder and executive chairman of Soaak Technologies, an organization that aims to optimize health and wellness by using a whole-person approach that includes brain mapping, thermal imaging, pathogen testing, and more. In this episode, Matt and Henry discuss the struggle...

In this episode I talked with Devan Kline, the Co-Founder and Visionary of Burn Boot Camp. Founded in 2012, Burn Boot Camp is a fitness organization that focuses on empowering women. As of now, they have over 350 locations all of which operate to achieve the goal of a world where women love themselves today and are inspired by who they'll be tomorrow. In this episode, Matt and Devan discuss t...

In this episode I talked with Alyssa Thach, founder and CEO of Pierpoint. Alyssa has over  20 years experience in recruitment and has delivered talent solutions that have increased revenue growth for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Within Pierpoint, Alyssa has implemented a people-first approach that builds loyalty, resulting in 94% client retention and 91% internal staff retention for Pierpoint....

In this episode I talked with Steve Fields, the founder and CEO of FieldsLaw. Steve Fields founded Fields Law Firm in 2001 and focused primarily on Personal Injury law. Steve found success in this area due to unique approaches to marketing and quickly grew into other areas such as Workers’ Comp, Debt Settlement, and Disability Benefits. In this episode, you’ll learn a little bit about Steve’s inno...

In this episode we talked with Garry Ridge, the former CEO of WD-40. Garry has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. Garry’s philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle’s quote – “...

In this episode we talked with Rachel Rider and discussed how leaders can excel through the relationships they create and maintain. Rachel is a Columbia University certified executive coach with over a decade of coaching experience.  She started as an HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she then went on to specialize in leadership coaching at...

In this episode we talked with Dr. Wanda T. Wallace and discussed how leaders can delegate effectively and leverage the expertise of their team. Dr. Wallace is a speaker as well as the founder and managing partner of Leadership Forum, a business consulting firm that focuses on changing the world by changing the way we communicate at work. With a Ph. D in Psychology as well as a rich background in...

In this episode we talked with Brandi Olson and discussed how leaders can help their teams achieve high-performance and break burnout cycles. Brandi is an organizational agility expert and founder of Real Work Done, a consultancy serving leaders through agile transformation, organizational strategy, team design, and executive coaching.  She has spent nearly two decades consulting with organization...

In this episode we talked with Zach Mercurio about how leaders can identify and share their authentic purpose. Zach Mercurio is a researcher, speaker, and consultant specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology.  He is also the author of The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose. Zach work...