Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)

Are you a leader seeking inspiration to take your organization to new heights? Look no further than Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin. He has a winning formula for success that transformed his team from last to first in the NBA, and he's ready to share it with you. Feigin's leadership has been nothing short of epic. When he first took over the Bucks, the team had only 15 wins, a dated arena,...

NASCAR has a bold vision for diversity and equity taking shape.  You may not consider NASCAR at the forefront of conversations about diversity in sports, but you’ll find a dynamic leader at the helm who puts forth an ambitious plan. I host NASCAR CHRO, John Ferguson, who shares an inspiring strategy to increase diversity in the organization. Whether you're a fan of NASCAR or a leader seeking...

What does a difficult moment truly reveal about your leadership? I host Daniel De Pinho, President, Financial Services, Public Sector and Government at NPD Group, who shares a big moment that happens in every leader’s career plus a powerful strategy you can use to handle it. You see, he’s steadily risen through the ranks for over 23 years and he explains the principle that has guided him through t...

Telling your team what to do can cost you and your company. Obsessive micromanagers usually make terrible team leaders and leading like a dictator can drive up turnover, thwart innovation, and stunt the growth of your team. The bottom-line is that micromanagement is bad for business. I host CTO, Phillip Turpin, at TechnologyAdvice. He shares a common mistake that leaders often make plus a leadersh...

Ready to discover the surprising truth about your leadership effectiveness? One hidden factor can sabotage your success. Without it, you're just another one-hit wonder. But with it, you can unlock your full potential and elevate your team's performance. I host CEO Bill Canady of OTC Industrial Technologies who shares the invisible factor that determines your leadership effectiveness. Established i...

Wake up, leaders! Drones are revolutionizing the business world and it's time to take notice. These aren't just your average flying toys or covert military gadgets. Drones are commercial game-changers that have the power to transform EVERY industry, and their demand is skyrocketing like never before. If your company is still ignoring this reality, then you may be falling behind the curve. I host C...

To become a great leader, you must make the leap from lone wolf to powerful collaborator. This is particularly important for building a dominant sales organization.  I host Steve Cox, President at Steam Logistics, based in Chattanooga, TN with 25 years in the freight brokerage industry. He has led his company through multiple years of explosive growth. There’s been one practical sales strateg...

The world’s most innovative leaders teach their teams one thing first. With the right strategy you can unlock the potential of your team and create a culture of innovation.  I host Dr. Janet Ahn, President and Chief Behavioral Science Officer at MindGym, who shares her leadership vision to create the most innovative company in the world. She explains the simple leadership action she takes eve...

300 CEO searches reveals a lot. I host Jordan Brugg, Global Head of Private Equity for Spencer Stuart, who has seen it all. He shares the biggest mistake executives make when looking for jobs, the best strategies for companies to recruit the best, and a powerful thing he learned from his mentor. Don't miss out on this exclusive interview on how to become a leader the world will remember! He h...

Feeling lost in the crowd at a large company? Struggling to make an impact and achieve your goals? It's time to take control of your career and thrive in the big leagues!  I host John D. Ryan, CEO for UnitedHealth Group Vision Plans and Specialty Benefits and he shares the secrets to navigating the complex dynamics of a huge company, building your network, and standing out from the crowd.&nbs...

Have you ever had a leader that helped your team laugh? If you have then you probably recognize that laughter is so important that it’s vital that leaders learn to foster it! A good laugh is the best way to start your day, and it turns out that laughter is also one of the best leadership medicines out there. It improves your team's productivity, morale, and connection. Also, of course it’s also fr...

Your wardrobe reveals your leadership strategy. Most leaders don't think about it, but what you wear sends a message to others about who you are and what you stand for. It’s always communicating something, so let it be something that supports the vision and culture you’re striving to create. Otherwise, it could be working against your leadership message. I host President of Kenneth Cole, Jed Berge...

Teams crumble without one vital trait. You may get short-term results, but when a crisis hits you must have trust.  I host Sherry Stein, CTO Americas at SITA, who shares the crisis that tested her mettle and the powerful strategy she used to quickly build trust across group. This trust became the very foundation of safety and success across the organization. They’ve been serving the aviation...

What if the key to increasing your profitability was as simple as changing the way you think? As a leader, you have the power to shape the future of your business. By thinking differently, you can utilize innovative approaches to increase your profitability. Breaking away from traditional strategies, you can open up a world of possibilities and uncover new opportunities to increase your profitabil...

What do you think makes a good leader in a crisis? Most people think that a "good" leader in a crisis is someone who makes the right decisions, has a special talent, or has a natural "level-headed" approach ... but this misses something big! You need to hear this episode. I host Craig Dunaway, COO of Penn Station East Coast Subs, who shares the simple action that all leaders can take to turn a cri...

In a crisis it’s vital that leaders inspire their teams to do their best work. You can unlock their team's wealth of creativity in these moments. When the pressure is on, teams look to their leaders first. So if you're looking for some tips on how to be a great leader during difficult times, you've come to the right place. I host Chris Beresford-Hill, the President and the Chief Creative Offi...

Would you pay the ransom if you were hit with ransomware?  Leaders and their companies are targets. Cyberthreats are on the rise and many companies have fallen victim. They can actually reflect what our weaknesses are when it comes to leading people and how you react under pressure. For most people, this is a really stressful time but it can also be a great opportunity to see how you handle d...

When you ask for help, it means something about your leadership. To some it may mean you're weak or incompetent. No wonder so many hesitate asking for assistance. Leaders are often under a lot of pressure to succeed and feel like they need to do everything themselves in order to achieve a "perfect outcome" and maintain their status. This perspective leads to burnout and damages team engagement and...

You need to pay attention to data privacy in the Age of AI. Your data feeds AI, and if the wrong information goes “in” then the results can be catastrophic for you, your team, and your customers. Ultimately your approach to data privacy can make or break your company. I host IBM Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President, Christina Montgomery, who shares a powerful leadership strategy for data priva...

You can learn a lot about leadership from rock ‘n' roll. There are some leadership lessons best learned from one of THE most iconic forms of music ... Rock 'n' Roll. It's been around for decades and has seen its share of highs and lows. There are a lot of parallels between rock and leading a team, and the connection isn't made nearly enough. I host lead singer of one of my favorite bands, The Coll...

Leaders make mistakes. It's inevitable. But the biggest mistakes are the one that leaders don’t know they are making. This can hold you, and your team, back for years and cost you your team, customers, and even your job or business. I host President, U.S. of OLIVER, Kristi VandenBosch, who shares the catastrophic mistake too many leaders make and an essential strategy to avoid it. Kristi’s also se...

You don't have to go it alone, and no doubt results will be better if you don't. All leaders need a coach. It’s one of the fastest and most reliable ways to grow your leadership and business. It’s also shown to be one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your business.  For too long coaching has mainly been viewed as a way to improve your “soft skills”, but this misses the man...

Many talk about AI, but where's the honest conversation around what it means for your business? Is it something you should be worried about? Or is it something that can help you take your business to the next level AI is changing the world as we know it. But many leaders are still confused about what it is and what it can do for them.  You can leverage the best of AI for your business and car...

Hungover leaders waste time, productivity, and performance. It's no secret that you're not at your best when you've had a late night. If you're like most people, then you've had at least one experience where you've had to lead a meeting while being hungover. Your meeting, team, and customers suffer. When this happens regularly, you can damage your reputation and results. Being hungover is bad for...

Leaders who don’t define success for their team set them up for failure. Too often defining success gets over complicated with too many metrics, or it goes to the other extreme with unclear goals.  I host Marc Marchant, CEO of LS3P, who has an incredible way of defining the pinnacle of success that gave me a chill as soon as I heard it. No doubt it will transform your leadership perspective....