Nuts and Bolts of Leadership

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Brendan Breen , President of the Industrial Supply Association. Join us as we lift the lid on what it means to be in the driver's seat of your own opportunities. Brendan speaks on what it means to be a first-time people leader and how a leaders job is to open up the floodgates for people to give input. Learn how to plug people into the right place at t...

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership; join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they sit down with Brian Hart , Executive Vice President of Chemcote . They dive into Brian's 70% rule of leadership, building a strong company culture, and how to move onward from the day-to-day tasks to focus on the bigger picture. Brian discusses how being available to people is his number one pr...

On this episode, Billy and Hali sit down with Scott Ryals , CEO of Vermeer Great Plains to discuss what it means to be a leader who has worked their way through the ranks, makes the tough decisions, and is committed to spearhead cultural change. Scott drives home the idea that being a leader shouldn't be about bossing people around and needs to be about coaching and mentoring emerging leaders. Dis...

On this episode, Billy and Hali discuss their key takeaways from season one. Join us as they reflect on the inspiring guests and insightful conversations from the first twelve episodes. From the humble coaching of Coach Mike Gottfried, to the wisdom-filled leadership of Cam Marston, and each of the guests that shared their leadership expertise throughout the season. Our conversations have been fil...

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Jerrad Douberly, COO; David Spurlock, EVP; and Ashley Bryan, CFO of Threaded Fasteners, Inc, as they wrap up season one of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast. Drill into Humble, Hungry, and Aware and discover how these core values are the cornerstones of TFI Leadership. Jerrad tackles Humble and highlights the importance of humility as a posture,...

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Ginny Vanderslice , Founding Principal of Praxis Consulting Group, faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of 'Leadership Development and Succession.' Ginny discusses the importance of using research and data to anchor leadership tactics and practices. Join us as we explore how emerging leaders can position themselves for more oppo...

In this episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, Billy Duren, Hali Gibson, and Coach Mike Gottfried discuss Mike's experience as an NCAA player, Head Football Coach, and founder of Team Focus, an organization created to walk with and lead young men without fathers. Coach Mike explains his mentoring process and how he uses the same approach to teaching and coaching in teaching life and...

On this episode, Billy speaks with David Doxtad President of ISG about what it means to lean into strength based leadership. David shares insights on how to bridge the generational leadership gap and the importance of challenging yourself in your leadership journey. David introduces us to the importance of stretch assignments and how they can help emerging and developing leaders discover their str...

On this episode, Billy dives into strategic leadership with Tracy Till, Co-founder of Butler/Till and independent board member. Look into the window of how business leaders can intentionally drive organizational development and growth through investing in strategic leadership.  Tracy discusses the founding of Butler/Till from humble beginnings and staying ahead of the curve to creating strategic s...

On this episode, Billy Duren speaks with Ray Sedey , CEO and Chairman of McCarthy Holdings, Inc. They talk about what it means to go all in on genuine leadership. Find your leadership roadmap as Ray shares insights to what it means to invest in continuous improvement.  Ray creates clarity around what it means to be a genuine leader through prioritizing people, being engaged, and committing to bein...

On this episode, Billy and Hali speak with Dan Reinhart , President of Salem Fabrication. Dan gives a fresh take on what it takes to run a global corporation while investing in leadership training programs and having a commitment to communication. We navigate the complexities of communicating with an international team and creating intentional time with employees. Walk away with plenty of nuggets...

On this episode, Billy and Hali sit down with living legend Randy Kennedy, host of the Randy Kennedy show on SportsTalk 99.5 - IHeart Radio. Randy helps us try to answer the age-old question; are leaders born or created? Dig into the roots of how to ask the tough questions and when to move out of the way. We hit a home run with leadership nuggets on asking tough questions, developing a team, and b...

On this episode, Billy and Hali discuss leadership investment with  Cam Marston , host of What's Working. Cam navigates the complexity of investing in leaders at every level, cultural development, and the necessity of kindness in today's workplace. Cam tackles the great resignation, developing young leaders, and a new age of leadership. This episode is jam-packed with leadership nuggets so get a p...

On this episode, Billy and Hali speak with Brad Haynes, principal consultant with The Table Group. Brad gives us a peak behind the curtain of executive leadership development, organizational health, and creating a clear vision. Drill into creating the habits of a successful leader, motivating your teams, and developing a mission-driven leadership program. On your mark, get set, GO into this leader...

On this episode, Billy and Hali talk in the studio with Susan Shaw , founder, and CEO of 29 Strategies. Susan will share her views on radical servitude for leadership, developing young talent to be an influencer, leading with vulnerability, the importance of accountability, and leading one step at a time. Plus, Susan will discuss the obstacles and lessons of bad mentorship, hiring servant leaders,...

On this episode, Billy and Hali talk with  Mike Rizzo , CEO of Admix, a global manufacturer of hygienic and industrial mixing equipment. Mike shares his experience and lessons from running a multi-national company and leading a workforce that not only speaks a different language but is culturally diverse as well. Mike will discuss how managed internal and external uncertainty, the most critical st...