Leadership Levers

Can lessons from a family business and EOS principles transform your leadership and drive organizational performance? In this episode of Leadership Levers , Kyle Danner , CEO of Kyle Danner Consulting and a Professional EOS Implementer , shares his journey from managing the complexities of a family business to guiding organizations in building thriving cultures.  Drawing from his personal experien...

Can a strongly aligned culture and focused financial performance drive sustainable growth at your organization? In this episode of Leadership Levers, we explore this with Lindsay Guzowski , CEO and founder of The Crucible . Lindsay highlights her journey from private equity deal-making to developing a leadership assessment tool tailored for the Private Equity (PE) sector, drawing on her background...

Curious how a +25-year banking veteran turned personal homeowner frustrations into a thriving business —  and why she believes a strong company culture is the key to success? Discover the remarkable journey of Diane Carney , Founder & CEO of FI Home Services Inc - who transitioned from a 25-year banking career to the role of successful entrepreneur & leader!  You'll hear how her strug...

Have you wondered how morale & alignment can be the bedrock of combat effectiveness and business success? Join us as we explore the power of transformative leadership with Retired US Navy Captain Rick Hoffman , CEO of Orion Solutions LLC .  Drawing from his remarkable career in both the military and business worlds, Captain Rick shares invaluable lessons on building resilient, mission-driven t...

What if merging two competing organization's divisions could lead to remarkable growth, employee alignment, and financial success? In this episode, Thomas Fondren , CEO of Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma , shares his journey - unifying a recently merged organization and leaning into a a patient-first approach.  He discusses the importance of a cohesive culture, aligning communication across...

Can real-world experience and intentional culture transform your leadership approach and drive sustainable success? In this episode, Justin Clarke , Founder & CEO of F-Staff On Demand , shares his journey from a 19-year-old entrepreneur to leading a successful staffing agency for commercial truck drivers. He shares his candid reflections on why real-world experience trumps academic theory - in...

Are you leading with the power of 'Listen, Learn, Lead' or are you missing the keys to unlocking your employees' true performance potential? In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Polanin , CEO of Alaka'i  Leadership Group and retired Navy Captain, reveals how the 'L3 Principle - Listen, Learn, Lead - can transform leadership and drive meaningful cultural change in any o...

Ready to discover how firefighting lessons from the frontlines can transform your leadership and build a culture of trust, preparedness, and high performance? In this episode, Nick Bonstel l, President & CEO of Miss Dig 811 , shares his journey from career firefighter to leading Michigan's excavation safety one-call system. His transition from being a firefighter to executive leadership t...

Ready to harness the power of culture to turn your organization into a high-performing team & an unstoppable force for success? In this episode, David Anderson , CEO & Founder of DWA Leadership , shares his journey from government roles to entrepreneurship and executive leadership.  David emphasizes the critical role of building high-performing teams and fostering a healthy, evolving cultu...

Is your culture iceberg melting - and no one sees it but you? Join us with Burt Rosen , CEO and founder of Hold On to Hope , as he shares his insights on rebuilding organizational culture and improving employee performance. Drawing from his transformative work at Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM), Burt reveals the powerful link between a healthy work environment and mission success. He tackl...

How do you transform an organization's culture to create a thriving environment that energizes employees, attracts future leaders, and advances the organization's mission? Lidia Soto-Harmon , the President/ CEO of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), joins us to share her insights and experiences. Growing up in Central and South America and leading the largest Girl Scout Council i...

What if you could lead with purpose and create a thriving community at your company? Join us as we sit down with Mark Mears , founder and Chief Growth Officer of LEAF Growth Ventures . With 35+ years of experience, Mark shares his vision for transforming organizational culture into a true community. Episode Highlights Purpose-Driven Leadership Leaders can align their purpose with the organization&...

Is your organization merely surviving OR growing and thriving?  Join us on this episode where you'll discover opportunities to master workplace culture and identify your 'immutable values' with our guest, Shawn Kincaid , President/ Founder of Aspire Business Development . With two+ decades of experience driving business growth, Shawn takes us through his journey from the high-paced...

What does it take to cultivate a thriving workplace culture and identify team members' strengths that help the company excel? Join us on this episode of Leadership Levers as we chat with Marc Shaffer , CFO of Searcy Financial Services . With years of experience building & driving organizational and financial success, Marc shares his journey and the transformative impact of focusing on str...

Ever wonder how the pulse and energy of a company's culture can make or break its success? Sarah Martin , CEO/ Founder of Epic Events , joins us to unravel the the challenges behind creating her company's thriving, energetic and culture-centric environment . Sarah orchestrates a symphony of positivity, possibility, and productivity - sharing her compelling journey through the unpredictab...

Are you struggling to develop or align company culture in a high-growth, M&A or VC-backed business environment? Jim Tolbert , CEO of Adelante Education Group joins us to provide his thoughts on how to drive employee motivation, build trust, deliver customer service success, and laser-focus decision-making across any business landscape . From Wharton School of Business to Morgan Stanley M&A...

If you make people visible, they will make your culture valuable! Our guest is Billy Ray Taylor , CEO of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link . He joins us to chat about how the physical presence and actions of the leader outweigh material gifts or billboard slogans in establishing meaningful connections with any workforce. In his journey from the factory floor to the executive suite then busin...

Ever wonder how external and internal business forces shape an organization's culture and affect its bottom-line success?  We sit down with Craig Mason , CEO of Raise Health , as we delve deep into a handful of workplace culture challenges. With his extensive experience spanning over a decade and a half in the health tech landscape, Craig offers valuable insights into why fostering a healthy...

Are you concerned that removing a top performer, despite their disruption to your company culture may negatively impact your bottom line? The outcome may surprise you! Discover the core principles of developing a strong company culture with Tom Ragen , CEO of Color Communications . Tom shares his views on developing the building blocks of a positive company culture, emphasizing the necessity of co...

Tired of being on the Leadership Training hamster wheel - constantly throwing dollars at Learning & Development and not getting an ROI on Culture? Seeking a fresh approach? In this conversation with Cynthia Kyriazis , The Culture Think Tank's Chief Experience Officer , we discuss leadership behaviors' role in creating a workplace culture that focuses on strengthening performance and...

Seeking to build a culture rooted in Trust that delivers positive outcomes at all levels of your organization - from employee well being to customer loyalty? Trust is a valuable organizational commodity - tune in for a conversation that may redefine how you lead and build trust in your organization. Cory Scheer , CEO & Founder of TrustCentric Consulting and author of Closing the Trust Gap , jo...

Is the establishment of a flourishing company culture a luxury for leadership or the fundamental cornerstone of a sustainable business? Discover the roadmap for cultivating a flourishing workplace culture with Rachel Keck , Founder of Mosaic-Collaborative , our final guest on Season 1 of the Leadership Levers podcast! Rachel, a fellow leader, executive coach, and customer service experience expert...

Can workplace culture, well-being, and the creation of a human-centric environment truly impact business goals, talent recruitment, and financial objectives? You bet! Develop strategies for transforming workplace culture by listening to Judy Ryan , CEO of LifeWork Systems , as we delve into the impact of how believing in the potential of others impacts organizational success. Our conversation trav...

Tune in for a masterclass on nurturing vibrant workplace cultures - with tasty outcomes! Listen as we chat with Isaac Lee Collins , the innovative leader behind Yogurtini KC and Streamlined Profit Academy . We uncover the pivotal moments from his launch into the business-sphere with little foundational knowledge to creating a flourishing food retail empire. There are hard-learned lessons Isaac has...

Create a thriving workplace culture that attracts top talent! Tune in for a valuable conversation that provides a roadmap for leaders and managers eager to foster a company culture where employees don't just survive—they thrive. Karen Hughey , CEO of Nucleus Learning and KRHR , shares her expertise in working to transform company culture. With  two+ decades in human resources, L&D and tra...