Masters of Leadership

In our discussion, we explore mental health challenges at work and the responsibilities of employers. Recognizing the impact of burnout, stress, and anxiety on performance and well-being, employers must address these issues. By prioritizing mental well-being, fostering a mindful environment, and taking actionable steps, we can enhance employee engagement and promote productivity.

Join Laurie Whetstone, a decorated veteran, and leader, as she shares her inspiring journey from the military to a successful career as a business advisor, entrepreneur, and personal coach. In this captivating podcast, she reveals the values that shaped her character and led to her success. Discover the essence of discipline, excellence, and grit as Whetstone offers profound insights in dedication...

Workplace incivility, an escalating concern, significantly threatens employee morale, productivity, and turnover. This episode delves into the detrimental effects of incivility on individuals' well-being, the far-reaching consequences of uncivil actions, and the organization' s reputation. Moreover, it offers valuable guidance to leaders on proactively combating and remedying workplace inc...

Christophe Bodin is the Chief Revenue Officer at DigiCert, a sizeable leading security software company headquartered in Lehi, UT. He has lived and worked in countries such as France, Singapore, and Australia and is currently in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bodin has worked in the software industry for 30+ years with Fortune 500 companies such as IBM and Oracle and mid-size organizations like BMC,...

Dan Bowen is a former Airforce Officer who, after retiring, took his leadership training from the military and used his skills to transition into civilian life. With a clear vision and grit, Dan accelerated his profession and used coaching as a platform to get him ready to take flight into a brilliant career. Dan shares his story of failure, resiliency, clarity, and confidence in leading his team...

My guest is Matthew Fry, President and CEO of HSHS St. John' s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. He shares his humble path of work, life, sacrifice, and leadership. Fry also shares his fierce conviction and passion to lead despite the odds.

Dr. Steven Meneses is the Associate Vice Chancellor of technology and business strategy programs for the City of Colleges of Chicago. Meneses is creating Technology programs that align with the current Chicago and national workforce tech ecosystem; the need for people of color, women, and non-binary in Technology and business is essential to close equality gaps in the current tech & business w...

Do you know why a skilled employee is not always a good leader? There are countless missteps within businesses as they strategize and plan to identify and groom their future leaders. The most common mistake is assuming a high-performing employee is automatically competent to lead a team. This is a dangerous assumption. Listen to our podcast and learn why.

High emotional intelligence in the workplace positively impacts all aspects of the environment and the work. Teams with strong emotional intelligence skills are more effective at communication and collaboration, are more productive, and fulfilled. The real source of a great team's success lies in the fundamental condition that allow effective task processes to emerge- and that cause members to...

Organizations recognize the power of Emotional Intelligence (EI). They realize that supporting a healthy landscape today is critical to the overall well-being of their stakeholders. Businesses 's today are incorporating EI into the interview dialog to assess the candidate's level of EI skills. Additionally, it is essential when recruiting leaders to determine an even higher level of EI com...