Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)

Ever wonder if your feedback is truly helping the team? Too may leaders invest their time and energy in giving feedback but don't notice a real change in their team. After awhile it can feel like you're wasting your time. Enter my interview with Ed Vlacich, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Lasko Products. He shares a helpful strategy you can use to effectively give feedback to your tea...

Robert Henderson is the Co-founder and CEO for JumpCrew, which partners with B2B companies to accelerate their customer acquisition. In this episosde, we dive into GRIT, and how to instill it in yourself and your team. Robert launched JumpCrew in 2016 after realizing how quickly the world was transitioning from in-person interactions to internet and phone-based communications, and that traditional...

Simon Sikorski is CEO at Craft Worldwide , which is part of McCann Worldwide. They are a global advertising company and a content production agency with a network of over 1,300 producers, designers, photographers, linguists, and technologists.   Simon has over 25 years of experience in marketing communications and has worked with some of the world's biggest brands including Intel, ExxonMobil,...

Ever considered writing a book but thought "I'm too busy?  If you're a leader who would like to grow your thought leadership but haven't found the time or focus, then this episode is for you! Here's my interview with Morey J. Haber is Chief Security Officer at BeyondTrust . He has more than 25 years of IT industry experience including previously holding a senior leadership role a eEye Digital...

Elizabeth Paul is Chief Strategy Officer at The Martin Agency .  She was named AdAge's CSO of the year in 2021 and Campaign's US's Strategist of the Year in 2020. She authored the Visibility Brief , an open-source tool to check bias blind spots and illuminate insights in a way that also broadens perspectives as marketers. The tool has been downloaded 24,000 times (from Brazil to Great Britain...

What are you doing to make your business more sustainable and profitable? Many times, these things can seem at conflict. One is taking the long-term approach to business while another is driving immediate cost savings. If you’re facing this challenge, or you’d just like to make your business or team more profitable, then you’re going to enjoy my interview with Chris Kemper,  CEO and Foun...

Do you want to get ahead in your company and be a respected leader inside your organization? Then this episode is for you.  You’ll discover a fast way to develop your team into an amazing group of leaders who will take charge and help the company evolve in a positive direction even when you’re not there. You'll learn how to hire and develop your team, sell your vision, and leverage the art of...

Karyn Schoenbart is Chief Executive Officer of The NPD Group, a global provider of information and advisory services.  NPD combines unique data assets and solutions with industry expertise, working with the world’s leading brands to support better business decisions.  Under Karyn’s leadership, NPD is proud to have been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State. Passio...

What are you doing to increase your team’s resilience so they are in it for the long haul?  It’s essential for every leader to answer this question because if your team isn’t prepared to bounce back in tough situations, they may disengage and even quit. It is tempting to focus on building a “positive attitude” but most teams need more than that to be successful. Enter my episode today with th...

Ever wondered how the music industry business really works? For many artists and those sitting in the audience this remains a mystery. Turns out that leaders can learn a lot about leadership, creativity, and innovation by taking a deeper dive here. That’s where Michael Dorf, City Winery’s Founder and CEO, comes in. He got his start in the entertainment industry by creating New York City’s legendar...

How much time and energy do you invest in finding great mentors and sponsors?  Most people just consider these as an afterthought, but finding the right mentors and sponsors can be incredibly helpful in getting to the next level in your career and business. Yet, many choose to go it alone. This is a missed opportunity to accelerate your success, so enter my interview today with CHRO of Kyndrl...

Do you want to find ways to make money and help society? Try social venture entrepreneurship to make more impact. It’s when people use business as a force for good in the world. The big news is because we live in such an interconnected society these days, social entrepreneurs have access to more resources than ever before.  This has made them one of the most economically powerful groups on ea...

Jed Berger is the Global Chief Marketing Officer for the Foot Locker family of brands in North America, which includes brands that span 3,000 retail stores in 27 countries and include Champs, EastBay, SideStep and Kids Foot Locker . He's been at Foot Locker for ten years and the stock price has tripled during that time. He has entrepreneurial roots having co-founded Dime Magazine and built the age...

How do you build a great culture in the workplace so that your employees will enjoy coming into work and do their best work? If it were easy, every company would have a great culture. In today's era where employee retention rates and engagement levels are often low, creating a great work culture has become a vital ingredient for success. It’s an enabler to attract top talent, boost productivity, a...

How different would things at work be if your team members were more tenacious and motivated?  It’s no secret that in today's competitive market, every company needs employees with a strong work ethic. Ideally, employees are also taking an idea from conception all the way to completion with the same level of enthusiasm.  But how do you create a culture where people are hungry for success...

Every employee is in Customer Service whether they realize it or not. Your customer could be your boss, your colleagues, project stakeholders, or of course... your company’s customers. Yet, most employees don’t operate this way. When you instill the customer service mindset in your team, you notice a boost in productivity, morale, and results. Customer service is so important because it's one of t...

How can you tell a compelling story that will inspire and engage the hearts and minds of your team, customers, and investors? It’s a vital question as Bill Gates said, "The best leaders are the ones who know how to speak with their heart.  They connect with people on an emotional level, not just intellectually." In my interview with CEO and Co-founder of BigID , Dimitri Sirota , you’ll discov...

Leaders are often torn between prioritizing their careers and neglecting family life or going all-in on family and not pursuing their career dream. Yes, this does apply to both women men; but only 8% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, so this is an even bigger obstacle for them.  This challenge creates a no-win situation for female executives who want work-life balance and the best of both worlds...

Do you think having a non-linear career path will make it harder for you to advance in your career? Not everyone has a traditional career path to get to the Corner Office. Believe it or not, there are plenty of executives out there who have found success with non-linear careers. And if you're looking for advice on how to get promoted without following a well-trod path then look no further than my...

What can a leader do to change a toxic work culture? When you’re in this position it can feel frustrating and even hopeless. If you can’t make progress, it can lead to higher employee turnover and even threaten your goals.  Some leaders either give up entirely on changing the culture or ram through initiatives without garnering support first... neither is a recipe for success. Enter my interv...

How often are you using your stories to help lead your team? A great leadership story narrative can inspire others to follow and commit. Rodney Williams, President and CEO of Belvedere Vodka , knows what it takes to tell a great leadership story, and he shares them in his interview on The CEO Sessions. You don't need fancy words -- all you need is a good understanding of the core concepts of...

Ever wondered how to stand out while working remotely? Working remotely can be a frustrating experience because you’re not getting “face time” with the leaders in your company. This can stunt your promotion potential. Enter Christina Lock, Founder and CEO of Catch Talent, a recruiting and staffing company. Christina Lock has a unique perspective on approaching this problem in a positive way. She’s...

Are you tired of being the person who always needs direction, or are you exhausted from giving your team direction? In this episode with Melanie Huet, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), you’ll discover how to become a self-starter at work. Self-starters take action in their work day and their career to improve and grow. Most people are used to getting told what they n...

Ever struggle to delegate? If you're in the corporate world then you probably know that delegation is key. It often seems much easier to do it yourself in the moment, but that’s the path to burnout and not developing your employees. When you execute delegate well, it can save your time and let you begin to spend your effort and focus on higher value tasks. Enter Willis Cantey the CEO of Cantey Tec...

What’s the first step to make your team more diverse, and why is diversity so important to business in the first place? When you prioritize diversity, research shows that it generates better business results, including increasing employee retention! The best thing about diversity in the workplace? You have more perspectives, which means better ideas and more creativity. In this interview with Pame...