Nuts and Bolts of Leadership

Join us on Nuts and Bolts of Leadership as we continue our ESOP Month celebrations with a conversation that dives deep into the heart of employee ownership. Billy and Hali are joined by Corey Rosen , founder of the National Center for Employee Ownership , who shares his insights on the benefits, challenges, and impact of ESOPs. Corey takes us through the history, creation, and future of ESOPs and...

To kick off ESOP Month, we are hosting a special episode of the  Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast. Billy and Hali are joined by Ashley Bryan, CFO of Threaded Fasteners and the TFI "ESOP Guru," as they discuss all things ESOP. Ashley dives into the nitty-gritty of what an ESOP is and how it works at Threaded Fasteners. They explore the advantages of being employee-owned, from receiving real fin...

In this episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, hosts Billy and Hali are joined by Kim Garrett , Director of Victory Health Partners , for a conversation centered on mission-driven leadership in providing healthcare to those in need. Kim highlights the importance of focusing on the mission both inside and outside of the clinic, sharing how her team remains dedicated to their vision wh...

In this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, Billy and Hali sit down with Kathy Mazzarella, CEO of Graybar , to explore what it takes to reach the top and how young leaders can achieve success in leadership. Kathy emphasizes the importance of facing your fears and setting ambitious goals within realistic timeframes. She also shares insights on how no career path is a straight line...

Billy and Hali are joined by  Paul Decker , CEO of Mathematica, as he emphasizes the importance of proactive focus, objectivity, and consistency in both research and leadership. Paul discusses the challenges and benefits of leading a largely remote organization, highlighting the intentional efforts made to connect with remote employees across the U.S. As a lifelong learner, Paul shares the signifi...

Tighten up those laces and get ready for a powerful episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, hosted by Billy Duren and Hali Gibson, as they are joined by Mike Mortensen, President and CEO of ARG Industrial . Mike shares his story of growing within the ARG Industrial team, learning from the ground up, and developing into the leader he is today. The bootstrapping culture at ARG Industria...

In this fan-favorite rebroadcast of Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, Billy Duren and Hali Gibson are joined by Jerrad Douberly, COO; David Spurlock, EVP; and Ashley Bryan, CFO of Threaded Fasteners, Inc. The episode dives deep into the importance of balancing passion with discipline within leadership, and what it means to be humble, hungry, and aware. Ashley Bryan shares her journey through TFI's gro...

In this episode, we talk with special guests from the Threaded Fasteners Senior Leadership Team; Chris Thomas (Sr. Vice President of Distribution), Mark Huddleston (Vice President of Supply Chain), Erick Ramos (Vice President of National Sales), and Robby Ashley (Vice President of Manufacturing). Together they discuss the TFI strategic anchors- solution-based services, people development, and oper...

Get ready to lead with another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast with your hosts Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they are joined by Rebecca Gray , CEO of Gardner Supply Company   to discuss the essentials of supportive and aware leadership. Rebecca stresses the importance of nurturing an open environment where successes are celebrated, and failure is embraced as a team. She and Bi...

Welcome to another nugget-packed episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast with our hosts, Billy Duren and Hali Gibson. Today, Daniel Goldstein , retired CEO and President of Folience, and an executive leader and experienced board member, joins us on the show.   As an established leader in the ESOP community , Daniel shares his story of overseeing the transition from a media company to a...

On this special episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, we  are celebrating  the 45th Anniversary of Threaded Fasteners and what it means to make an impact. Join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they welcome Debbie Rogers, Compliance & Special Projects Manager at Threaded Fasteners, into the meeting room.  Debbie takes us on a journey of  what  34 years as a member of the Threaded Faste...

Billy and Hali are diving into The Vault for this Season Two wrap-up to unearth the nuggets of wisdom from each of our guests who joined us throughout the season. Our guests shared what feels like an infinite number of leadership nuggets, from stressing that a title does not make you a leader, to being your authentic self, and empowering leaders to step up to the plate. From Chris Hicks's emphasis...

Join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they are joined by Rachel Hockenberger , Chief Executive Officer of Parman Holdings Corporation to discuss what it means to have a spirit of excellence when looking at all of the pieces of a leadership puzzle. In this episode, we explore the essence of leadership excellence and the importance of cultivating a coaching culture within your organization. From const...

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership with Billy Duren and Hali Gibson! In each episode, we uncover valuable nuggets of wisdom to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of leadership. In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Tilley , Founder and President of Lisa Tilley Consulting , and a dynamic leader of leaders. Lisa champions the importance of looking at things from a b...

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, where we uncover nuggets of wisdom from leaders across the country. In this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Chris Hicks , President and CEO of Gemini Industries , as he provides insight on the importance of consistent compassion in leadership. Chris shares his leadership journey, highlighting the impact of exposure to di...

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast! Join Billy and Hali in a conversation with Jim Allen , the dynamic CEO of Karmak , as he shares insights on what it truly means to 'earn it.' Jim discusses the importance of building meaningful relationships with employees and customers through intentional actions and a dedication to serving people. Uncover the secrets of succ...

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast! In this episode, Billy and Hali chat with Mike Perkins , the mastermind behind Frontline Develop and founder of Frontline HR Solutions. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of developing well-rounded leaders across every spectrum of your team and company.   Mike drops a series of leadership nuggets, focusing on leadership...

Welcome to another episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast! Join Billy and Hali as they welcome  Renee Breazeale , founder of Victory Bolt and Victory In Time and the inspiring author of "Soaring Through Adversity". Get ready to dive into the power of having a destination in mind, even when the path isn't crystal clear. Renee shares her journey, emphasizing how her faith has been a gui...

Welcome to another episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership! Today, Billy and Hali sit down with Allison Miller , an experienced educator, interview coach, speaker, and curriculum writer currently making a difference at Mary G. Montgomery High School. Join us as we explore the challenging and rewarding world of leadership education. Allison sheds light on what it truly means to be both a leader...

Join Billy and Hali for another captivating episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership with special guest Ben Johnston, Chairman of the Board and Chief Technical Officer of  Pittsburg Tank and Tower Group . Explore the profound importance of understanding your past to navigate the path to future success, whether you're an individual or part of a corporation.   Ben generously shares leadership nug...

In this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, hosts Billy and Hali sit down with  Brian Desigio , President and CEO of Structural & Steel Products , Inc. Join us as we explore the profound concept of leading from the heart, delving into the transformative power of self-awareness and understanding.   Brian shares insights on the connection between understanding a team's "Culture DNA" and how...

What does leading from a thankful heart look like?  Join Billy and Hali on this special Thanksgiving episode with Grant Morring, President of BCM Morring . Together, we explore the transformative power of leading with gratitude. In this special episode, Grant shares insights on cultivating a vision of gratitude and emphasizes how true success is measured by the success of your people. Gain a deepe...

On this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, join hosts Billy and Hali as they sit down with special guest  Nicole Thomas , Vice President, Customer Care Center at Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services Company, LLC​. Nicole introduces us to what it means to be constructively discontent and uncovers the secret to climbing the change curve. Join us as Nicole reveals the value of being flexibl...

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Andrew Podner , President of Atlas Precision Consulting, LLC . Discover how honesty really is the best policy when it comes to the customer experience and how to focus on the big picture and finding the "50,000-ft View."   Andy speaks on how his military background has impacted his leadership from the power of clearly communicating the "commanders inte...

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by  Kristie Mark , Chief Operating Officer of The ESOP Association to speak on all things ownership; from how to own your culture to owning your legacy and more. Kristie gives us a peak into what it was like to be a leader within the Obama White House and her ongoing work of promoting employee ownership within the US and internationally.   To celebrate Na...