Leader U

In this inspiring episode, Andrea Soleta Schmutz shares her journey from the Philippines to becoming a champion for immigrant women and education. She discusses overcoming barriers, the importance of community, resilience, and how education transforms lives. Key Topics Immigrant women's experiences in higher education The importance of community and support networks Resilience and overcoming r...

In this powerful special episode of Leader U, Angie Lion welcomes back bestselling author and courageous leadership expert Ryan Berman for an honest, soul-level conversation on self-talk, inner critics, and the courage it takes to emerge as your truest self. Both Angie and Ryan return to the mic after launching new books: Emerge (Angie Lion) and Headamentals (Ryan Berman) to pull back the curtain...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, Angie Lion, co-owner of Black River Performance Management, has a soul-filled conversation with Corvas Brinkerhoff. He shares his inspiring journey from co-creating the collaborative art collective Meow Wolf to creating Submersive, a transformative and therapeutic immersive art bath house. Corvas shares the evolution of his leadership philosophy, highlighti...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion, co-owner of Black River Performance Management, engages in a soul-filled conversation with Dr. Jeremy Graves about generational collaboration in the workplace. Drawing from his extensive leadership experience, Dr. Graves shares valuable insights and lessons, emphasizing how embracing diverse generational perspectives can unlock untapped tea...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion, co-founder of Black River Performance Management, shares a soul-filled message about the transformative power of self-leadership. Angie unpacks the essential elements contributing to effective self-leadership, including personal accountability, goal achievement, adaptability, motivation, decision-making, continuous learning, and role modeli...

In this episode of "The Leader U" podcast, host Angie Lion, co-owner of Black River Performance Management, engages in a soul-filled conversation with Andrew Chai, CEO of AttituX. Andrew shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in Singapore and the obstacles that eventually allowed him to create his business. Listeners are taken on a deep dive into Andrew’s innovative approach to...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion, co-founder of Black River Performance Management, shares a soul-filled message about "leading from the inside out." Angie emphasizes the importance of looking beyond external appearances and societal success scripts to confront deeper emotional and psychological challenges. Drawing from her personal experiences during a difficult time, she...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion, co-founder of Black River Performance Management, shares a soul-filled message about the transformative power of self-leadership. Angie unpacks the essential elements contributing to effective self-leadership, including personal accountability, goal achievement, adaptability, motivation, decision-making, continuous learning, and role modeli...

In this episode of The Leader U podcast, April Federico, host of Brownies For Breakfast podcast, engages in a soul-filled discussion with guest Angie Lion about empowering women in leadership roles. They explore the concept of leading from within, emphasizing self-awareness and emotional intelligence as critical components for effective leadership. Angie shares her personal journey, highlighting p...

In this inspiring episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion, Co-Founder of Black River Performance Management & owner of People-Smart, sits down with Dr. Tom Wadsworth, Dean of the L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy at Idaho State University, for a deep dive into leadership and cultural transformation. Dr. Wadsworth shares his remarkable journey of navigating the challenges of declining en...

On this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion has a soul-filled conversation with Dane Hudson, a highly successful CEO coach, about the power of discipline in achieving personal and professional success. Dane shares his model that will help you become more disciplined. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, Dane emphasizes the importance of taking ownership, starting small, cel...

Join us on this episode of The Leader U Podcast as host Angie Lion, of Black River Performance Management, has a powerful soul-filled conversation with Jeet Kumar, CEO and co-founder of a multimillion-dollar global software company, about transforming scarcity into abundance. Angie and Jeet share deeply personal stories of overcoming challenging childhoods marked by limited resources and feelings...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion from Black River Performance Management dives into the critical distinction between enthusiasm and competence in the workplace. While initial excitement for a new job is important, it doesn’t necessarily equate to the skills needed for long-term success. Angie emphasizes the importance of building competence through self-leadership, being op...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion has a soul-filled conversation with Melinda Hudson, a global citizen, community builder, and lifelong learner who has spent the past 36 years living an expat lifestyle. Having moved 25 times with her husband and three adult children across 11 different countries, Melinda shares her unique journey as a “human becoming.” From navigating life’s...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion of Black River Performance Management sits down with two influential leaders from Zonta International: Salla Tuominen, the International President, and Megan Radavich, the Executive Director of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women. Zonta International, a global human rights organization dedicated to building a better world for...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion delves into the transformative power of vulnerability in leadership and personal relationships. Drawing from her own life experiences and the research of Brené Brown, Angie challenges the common misconception that vulnerability is a sign of weakness, reframing it as a true strength. She shares how embracing vulnerability fosters deeper conne...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion engages in a captivating conversation with dynamic leadership coach Lisa Foulger, who shares her inspiring journey of discovering her passion for coaching while navigating her 25-year career at HP. Along the way, Lisa experienced unexpected opportunities, which led to opening new doors for her growth both personally and professionally. Lisa’...

Black River presents a Motivation Masterclass Part 1: Demystifying Motivation Rob Lion, Ph. D. & Angie Lion, MS explain the how’s and why’s behind motivation and leading others. Find out why what you don't know about your own and others' motivation may derail your current efforts. This session highlights the science behind motivation and presents it in a way that can be immediately put into ac...

In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion of Black River Performance Management speaks with Diane Johnson, the CEO and founder of Mmapeu Consulting, to explore the vital role culture plays in organizations and society. Diane emphasizes that culture is the “water we swim in,” profoundly shaping how we interact, behave, and approach our work. She discusses how culture is more powerful...

In this episode of The Positive Polarity Podcast, host Dave Malenda interviews Angie Lion, of Black River Performance Management and host of The Leader U Podcast. Angie shares her insights on the pivotal role emotional intelligence (EQ) plays in both personal and professional growth. Drawing from her own transition from a healthcare career to personal development, Angie underscores that work shoul...

On The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion shares her personal journey of transformation from a victim mindset to a self-assured leader. She opens up about her difficult childhood, marked by 8 out of 10 adverse childhood experiences (ACES), including neglect, abuse, and exposure to substance abuse and mental illness. Through candid conversations, Angie reveals how she initially struggled with anger,...

In the second episode of this insightful two-part series, Angie Lion, host of The Leader U Podcast from Black River Performance Management, continues her conversation with Jeff Hough. Jeff delves into his leadership philosophy, "the whole leader," emphasizing well-being, humility, openness, listening, and empowerment. He shares his experiences with his Mastermind group, a supportive netw...

In this enlightening first part of a two-episode series, Angie Lion, host of The Leader U Podcast from Black River Performance Management, welcomes back Jeff Hough, one of the original guests on the show. Jeff shares profound insights gained over the past two years, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to the process and finding peace in the journey. He discusses how true happiness comes fro...

In this compelling episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion from Black River Performance Management explores the themes of courage and bravery in leadership. The discussion defines bravery as taking action despite fear, emphasizing that it is a choice that can be cultivated through practice. A growth mindset is highlighted as essential for overcoming the fear of failure. Angie shared anecd...

In this insightful episode of The Leader U Podcast, host Angie Lion from Black River Performance Management welcomes back Cherisse Brown to delve deeper into her journey with emotional intelligence and its profound impact on her life. Cherisse highlights the crucial role of self-awareness and the natural presence of emotions in our daily experiences. She encourages listeners to embrace vulnerabili...