Lead with Legacy™: An IOL Global Podcast

Great leadership isn't just about having the right answers—it's about having the right conversations. In Episode 30 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with leadership consultant and founder of Hourglass Leadership, Kyle Bowen, to discuss the power of communication, mentorship, organizational culture, and developing leaders who create lasting impact. Drawing from...

What can project managers learn from a high school band director? More than you might think. In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with Scott King, longtime Director of Bands and aspiring project management professional, to explore the surprising parallels between music education, leadership, and project success. From leading marching bands and mentoring stude...

What separates successful project leaders from those who struggle to gain buy-in, build trust, and deliver results? In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and K. Sloane Lott sit down with project leadership success coach Benjamin Chan of Clymb Consulting to discuss leadership, project recovery, emotional intelligence, coaching, organizational culture, and what it takes t...

What does it mean to lead with both competence and compassion? In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and K. Sloane Lott sit down with Dr. Ellen Ramsey, professor, executive coach, consultant, and creator of the CREATE Leadership Model, to discuss human-centered leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, trust, self-awareness, and the importance of helping others fe...

What causes projects to stall? According to Benjamin Rebeske, it is not usually budget, timelines, or resources. It is a lack of conviction. In Episode 26 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and K. Sloane Lott sit down with Benjamin Rebeske, CEO of Corbeau® Tech and founder of Project Success Academy®, to discuss project success, leadership, AI adoption, organizational transformation...

What does it take to become a leader people genuinely want to follow? In this episode of Lead with Legacy™, Amanda Chambers and K. Sloane Lott sit down with leadership coach, author, speaker, and strategic partner Chris McClure for an inspiring conversation about leadership, faith, personal growth, and building a lasting impact. Drawing from his experience as a pastor, executive coach, chamber lea...

What does leadership look like inside the fast-moving world of engineering and manufacturing? In Episode 24 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Dr. Jim Chambers sits down with David Nickens to discuss leadership, teamwork, engineering, manufacturing culture, faith in the workplace, AI integration, and developing strong people-centered organizations. David shares his journey from childhood fascinatio...

What separates proactive leaders from reactive ones? In Episode 23 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with Russell Parker — known as “The Bearded Risk PM” — to discuss leadership, risk management, military service, resilience, mentorship, and the importance of thinking ahead before problems arise. Russ shares powerful insights from: • serving in the United S...

What happens when listening becomes a leadership strategy instead of just a communication skill? In Episode 22 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers, Dr. Jim Chambers, and Sloane Lott sit down with strategic partner Dr. Casey LaFrance to celebrate the publication and release of his new book, Listening for Value: Cultivating Business Acumen Through Appreciative Inquiry. The team discuss...

What really happens behind the scenes at IOL Global? In Episode 21 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott pull back the curtain on the heart, mission, and day-to-day operations of IOL Global — sharing the unexpected journey of reopening the company, building a faith-centered team, launching the podcast, managing multiple brands and platforms, and learning to follow God’s...

What does it mean to truly lead with relationships first? In Episode 19 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with educator, speaker, and author Dr. Calvin Lawrence for a powerful conversation about leadership, diversity, emotional intelligence, mentorship, and the impact of human connection. Drawing from more than 40 years in education and leadership, Dr. Lawr...

What happens when faith-based leadership meets strategic planning, operational clarity, and sustainable organizational structure? In Episode 20 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with Josh Updegraff of Kingdom Planning for a powerful conversation on ministry leadership, project management, stewardship, burnout prevention, church operations, and creating sustainable systems...

AI is not the future—it is already here. In Episode 18 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with AI Agility founder Matt Zembruski to unpack what AI really means for leaders, teams, and organizations today. Matt shares how his 30+ year journey in business, talent development, and agile leadership led him into AI transformation—and why the biggest opportunity i...

What does real project success look like beyond deadlines, budgets, and checklists? In Episode 17 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with author and instructor Gregg Richie for a powerful conversation on leadership, project success, military transition, servant leadership, and leaving a lasting impact through teaching and service. Gregg shares insights from...

What does it look like to lead with faith in the workplace, the community, and everyday life? In Episode 16 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with Pastor Tony Hammack for a powerful conversation on leadership, obedience, purpose, ministry in the marketplace, and building a legacy that points people toward hope. Pastor Tony shares his journey through ministr...

How does a mission grow into a legacy? In this special episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Dr. Jim Chambers share the story behind IOL Global—how it began, the challenges along the way, the faith that sustained it, and the vision that continues today. This conversation explores leadership, perseverance, family legacy, organizational growth, helping others succeed, and why...

What does it take to lead well without burning out? In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with Natalie Berkiw-Scenna, PMP, to discuss sustainable performance, boundaries, burnout prevention, prioritization, and how leaders can thrive both personally and professionally. Natalie shares practical wisdom for project leaders and professionals who want to perform at...

What makes someone a truly effective leader? In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Dr. Jim Chambers sits down with Chris McClure and A. Brian Leander, Ph. D. for a powerful conversation on leadership development, coaching, influence, personal growth, and the legacy leaders leave behind. This episode explores the difference between managing people and genuinely leading them through trus...

What separates a task manager from a true leader? In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with Mark Hedquist for a powerful conversation on servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and what it really means to lead in high-pressure environments. Drawing from years of experience in project management and executive leadership, Mark shares real-wor...

What does it take to lead effectively in a rapidly changing world? In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and Sloane Lott of IOL Global sit down with Dave Westgarth for a powerful conversation on leadership, adaptability, and navigating complexity in today’s environment. Dave brings a unique perspective on how leaders can move beyond rigid systems and embrace more dynami...

What happens when leaders stop listening? In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda C. Chambers, Dr. Jim Chambers, and Sloane Lott of IOL Global sit down with Dr. Casey LaFrance for a powerful and deeply insightful conversation on leadership, communication, and the true cost of not listening. Drawing from real-world experience in government, academia, and organizational consulting,...

What does it mean to lead with legacy in both faith and the workplace? In this powerful episode of the Lead with Legacy podcast from IOL Global, Amanda C. Chambers, Dr. Jim Chambers, and Sloane Lott sit down with Bishop James Franklin and Zinia Franklin for a heartfelt conversation on leadership, service, resilience, communication, and living out Christ-centered values in everyday work. From emerg...

Lead with Legacy™, the official podcast of IOL Global (Institute for Organizational Leadership), explores leadership that outlives titles and trends—rooted in integrity, conviction, and purpose. In this episode, Amanda C. Chambers is joined by two special guests: Dr. A. Brian Leander — author, practical theologian, professor at Berkeley School of Theology, and strategic partner with IOL Global Dr....

Welcome to Lead with Legacy™, the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles and trends through conversations rooted in integrity, conviction, and purpose. In this episode, Amanda C. Chambers (CEO, IOL Global) and Sloane Lott (Director of Operations, IOL Global) sit down for a podcast interview with Chase McDowell, an Arkansas native who is running for Congres...

Lead with Legacy is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles and trends. Through conversations with faith-based and marketplace leaders, we discuss integrity, conviction, courage, and purpose — the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting legacy. In this episode, host Amanda C. Chambers is joined by Tanya Boyd, Director of Creative Collaboration for Proj...