Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Leadership Bits & Bytes Podcast, we sit down with Mary Gunther, Founder and CEO of The Social G Co, to talk about leadership, brand strategy, and building meaningful connections through social media. Mary shares insights from her experience leading a growing company and helping businesses clarify their message, strengthen their digital presence, and comm...

Send a text As we wrap up 2025, we’re sharing three standout podcast moments from the year with lessons on leadership, resilience, and innovation. First, Tico Duckett, founder of Ducket Brothers Distributing, reveals how his NFL career fueled his successful transition to entrepreneurship. AJ Fossell , Executive Director of the Community Food Club, shares her top tip for aspiring leaders and how to...

Send a text Since the agency's founding, Kate Landis' goal has been to provide her clients with a source of stability. Through life-changing events, Kate and her team have provided peace of mind with the right insurance protection.  Kate also believes in the importance of giving back to the community.   Learn more at:  https://www.thelandisagency.com/meet-team Leadership Bits & Bytes...

Send a text Jen Schottke has been leading the West Michigan Construction Institute since its inception in 2022.  WMCI provides the training, knowledge, and national certification for students to have a well-paid, high-demand, and meaningful career in commercial construction and has experienced tremendous growth in its first few years.  Jen shares about their work and the perspective she maintains...

Send a text April Wells, owner of Gauthier Family Home Care shares about the important services GFHC provides for seniors and others who need help to be able to stay in their homes.   Learn more at https://gauthierfhc.com/ Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer seeks to highlight the positive contributions of leaders from the West Michigan area.  Rhoda Kreuzer is President of Partners In A...

Send a text Our guest is Milinda Ysasi, CEO of GROW.  In Part 1, Milinda shares GROW's mission and impact in the West Michigan community. Learn more at: https://archive.growbusiness.org/ Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer seeks to highlight the positive contributions of leaders from the West Michigan area.  Rhoda Kreuzer is President of Partners In Action, Inc. serving to create s...

Send a text Our guest is Milinda Ysasi, CEO of GROW.  In Part 2, Milinda shares her approach to leadership and tips for other leaders. Learn more at: https://archive.growbusiness.org/ Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer seeks to highlight the positive contributions of leaders from the West Michigan area.  Rhoda Kreuzer is President of Partners In Action, Inc. serving to create strong le...

Send a text Bincy Sines is the Owner and Director of Kumon , a center that helps students from preschool through high school succeed in math and reading.  Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action , your partner in leadership development and human resources.

Send a text Bincy Sines is the Owner and Director of Kumon , a center that helps students from preschool through high school succeed in math and reading.  In Part 2, Bincy discusses her approach to leadership and the skills that have helped her be a successful leader. Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda...

Send a text Our guest is AJ Fossel, Executive Director of Community Food Club , which provides an innovative and dignified approach to food security in Kent County, MI.  Part 1 of 2  Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in leadership development and human resour...

Send a text Rhoda continues her conversation with AJ Fossel, focusing on how she leads as  Executive Director of Community Food Club , which provides an innovative and dignified approach to food security in Kent County, MI.  Part 2  Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your...

Send a text Tico Duckett has been a Michigan business owner for 27 years, and before that played in the NFL.  He shares his leadership wisdom and insights, including lessons from sports he applies to running a business.   Learn more about Tico and his business enterprises at: https://duckettbrothers.com/ Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making...

Send a text Tico and Rhoda continue their conversation, talking about the importance of showing others what's possible, relationships, culture, delegating leadership, and casting vision. Learn more about Tico and his business enterprises at: https://duckettbrothers.com/

Send a text Rhoda continues the conversation with Debra Bates, who has been a business owner in Grand Rapids for 30 years!   Debra owns Choice Business Center as well as Meme's Foundations.  Learn more: https://www.choicebusinesscenter.com/  https://www.memesfoundations.com/  Leadership Bits & Bytes shares positive leadership stories from the West Michigan community.  Tune in each month t...

Send a text Debra Bates has been a business owner in Grand Rapids for over 30 years.  She shares her leadership wisdom and insights. Learn more: https://www.choicebusinesscenter.com/  https://www.memesfoundations.com/  Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in lea...

Send a text Elena Elliott practice Family Law right next door to Partners In Action.  She shares her heart for helping families during challenging times, including the special area of Collaborate Divorce.  Listen in as she shares some tips for people navigating when and how to find an attorney and her tips for success.   Learn more at https://elenaelliottlaw.com/ Leadership Bits & Bytes featur...

Send a text Andrea Owens, founder and owner of Hourglass Testing Solutions , shares her business journey with Rhoda Kreuzer on the latest episode of the Leadership Bits & Bytes podcast.  We appreciate Andrea's mission to help companies create safer workplaces and support team members. 

Send a text Domineca Montalvo serves as the Executive Director of New City Kids Grand Rapids, where she leads the team in their mission of " loving kids for change to create a community of Spiritual, Leadership, Academic, and Musical development."  Listen in to learn how this nonprofit is helping shape future leaders and have a profound impact in our community.   Learn more at: https://n...

Send a text Paula Gleason-Zeeff is the Director of Purchasing at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).  She shares some updates about the reduced tuition at GRCC as well as campus improvement projects. Paula also shares her priority on partnering with members of the community as she makes purchasing decisions.  Finally, Rhoda Kreuzer & Paula discuss the upcoming "Meet the Buyer" eve...

Send a text Learn about an excellent opportunity for West Michigan businesses to network and talk directly with public purchasing entities.  Joins us on Weds. Oct. 16.

Send a text Teresa Toland serves as CEO of TANDEM365, a complex medical case management program with rapid response and in-home intervention capabilities.  Teresa leads a team of highly skilled nurses, social workers and community paramedics to help patients navigate the healthcare system and access the care they need.  Listen in to part 1 to learn more about how TANDEM365 is making a difference i...

Send a text As CEO of TANDEM365, Teresa Toland works to build a culture that reflect the company's core values of compassion, collaboration, accountability and innovation.  Listen in as she shares her leadership journey.    is making a difference in the West Michigan community.

Send a text Della Fetzer is a plant biologist and founder of Rebel Cultures who takes an innovative approach to disease-free plant replication, with profound potential to impact horticulture, agriculture and forestry.  You'll enjoy hearing Della's mission and approach to helping people and plants.  Part 1 of 2.

Send a text Rhoda continues her conversation with Della Fetzer about the important work she is doing with Rebel Cultures.  

Send a text Rhoda's guest today is Carol Helsel, general manager of Third Coast Test and Balance (thirdcoasttab.com). Carol shares her passion for and the importance of balanced heating & cooling systems as well as her approach to leadership.