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Retired Edward Jones Principal Partner, author, and speaker Greg Dosmann shares how viewing life through the lens of faith, purpose, and storytelling can transform leadership. He reflects on the power of "dying to self," drawing from decades of corporate success and personal trials to illustrate how our deepest scars can become sources of meaningful impact. Listen in to hear powerful insights on l...

In this episode, iconic business leader John E. Pepper, retired Chairman and CEO of Procter & Gamble, shares timeless wisdom gained from decades of leading world-class organizations. He discusses how grounding leadership in purpose, love, and continuous agility creates a culture where diverse talent thrives and drives sustainable growth. Listen in to discover how focusing on human connections,...

Career growth often comes down to saying yes before you feel fully ready and letting ownership drive the results. Stephen Jenkins, Author and President of Global Business and Innovation at Videri, breaks down his non-traditional path from a hands-on IT engineer supporting mission-critical operations to an executive helping shape the future of smart spaces and digital canvases. He reveals how takin...

Explore the intersection of high-level technology leadership and profound personal resilience with Bryan Muehlberger, CTO at The Health Institute and Founder of Lumiyo & CXO/RISE. Drawing from his expansive career driving innovation at iconic brands like Red Bull and Beachbody, Bryan shares practical wisdom on leading with heart, mentoring new executives, and tapping into creative problem-solv...

Unpack what it truly takes to break barriers at the highest levels of executive leadership with Lisa Davis, Executive Leadership Expert, Founder of Davis Core Advisory, award-winning CIO, and bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room: How to Win in a Workplace Still Built for Men . From her 26-year career in the Department of Defense to leading multi-billion dollar turnarounds at Intel and...

Scott Highmark, President and Principal of Mosaic Family Wealth and author of The Significance Pyramid , explores what happens when reaching the pinnacle of success still leaves high achievers feeling unfulfilled. He breaks down why true wealth extends far beyond financial assets and shares practical frameworks to help leaders align their daily actions with their deepest values. Listeners will gai...

In our 400th episode, we explore the power of transformational leadership with Jon Gordon, 18x best-selling author and leadership expert. Jon breaks down why optimism is not soft; it is a critical competitive advantage that drives real business results and transforms company culture. Discover actionable daily habits, strategies for replacing anxious thoughts with truth, and how leading from a plac...

Ray Kleeman, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Reinsurance Group of America, shares his expert blueprint for driving human-centered business strategy. Unpack how aligning talent, culture, and leadership unlocks flawless execution and creates long-term value within any organization. Discover practical insights on shifting mindsets, building high-trust workplace environme...

What happens when a corporate water purification initiative fails to make a profit, but holds the power to save millions of lives? Dr. Greg Allgood, Vice President of Water and Health at World Vision, shares how pitching a radical non-profit model turned a commercial obstacle into a global effort that has delivered over 25 billion liters of clean water. Tune in to explore how bold vision, systemic...

Step inside the mind of Dr. Hossain Marandi, President of Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and SVP of SSM Health Pediatric Services, as he shares how merging clinical insight with business strategy elevates the standard of care. Discover the thoughtful, inclusive process behind building a family-centered pediatric campus designed to bring comfort, spiritual support, and world-class care to pat...

In this episode, Ryan Schlimpert, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Drury Hotels, breaks down how modern technology leaders can drive innovation without losing the human touch. He explores the power of human-centric AI, explaining how automating backend processes creates more space for meaningful, real-world customer connections. Discover actionable wisdom on shifting from han...

Discover how lived experiences can transform into a catalyst for global innovation with guest Jim Atwater, Founder and CEO of InReturn Strategies and Aptly.org . In this episode, Atwater opens up about navigating progressive hearing loss and how those pivotal moments inspired him to revolutionize the way businesses view untapped talent. Tune in to explore how shifting the conversation from social...

What does it take to lead with deep purpose and resilience in healthcare? Sonya Engle, Chief Operating Officer at Sonora Quest Laboratories, shares her remarkable journey from starting on the front lines as a specimen processor to leading the nation's largest integrated laboratory network. She dives into her powerful personal story as a two-time cancer survivor and advocate, offering profound less...

What does it take to transition from a manager who tells people what to do to a leader who empowers great minds to innovate? Andrew Wilder, Chief Security Officer at Vetcor, shares his wisdom gained from over 25 years of building robust cybersecurity systems from the ground up at global giants like Nestle and Hillenbrand. He dives into the tactical realities of managing cybersecurity risk in the b...

Step inside the strategy behind modernizing Rawlings Sporting Goods with Mark Haubein, the Senior Vice President of Information Technology, as he shares how he guides an iconic heritage brand through massive digital transformations by focusing on team empowerment and autonomy. He breaks down why up to ninety percent of all project failures stem from communication breakdowns rather than technical g...

Step into the powerful journey of Ladi Adefala, a world-renowned cybersecurity strategist, founder and CEO at Omega316, and board chair at Delta Dental of Missouri, as he shares profound insights on navigating difficult career transitions and unexpected "wilderness" seasons. This episode delves into the importance of shifting focus from seeking immediate validation to understanding the long-term c...

From the national gymnastics stage to the front lines of community revitalization, Erika Johnson, Founder of Juice EJ, has dedicated her life to building a healthier, more equitable future. In this inspiring conversation, she opens up about a profound family health crisis that completely shifted her trajectory and sparked her booming wellness brand. Unpacking her journey through pageantry, entrepr...

Uncover what happens when a leader completely flips the corporate hierarchy to focus entirely on the people loading the trucks and running the welding lines. Robert Griggs, Founder and Chairman of Trinity Products, joins the conversation to reveal how he scaled a business from nothing into a massive manufacturing leader. He dives deep into the ultimate power of financial transparency, the critical...

This episode features a conversation with leadership veteran Jim Brown, founder of OrgHealth and author of the new book The Imperfect CEO , about how executives can build high-performing organizational cultures by embracing vulnerability and human limitations. Brown discusses the "org health ascent model," explaining how breaking down internal competition and modeling accountability allows a team'...

Discover what it truly means to lead with impact as Dr. Andrea Jackson-Jennings, Managing Director of the Regional Response Team, shares her extraordinary journey from university cashier to champion of vulnerable communities. She opens up about the front-line realities of managing explosive budget growth during global crises and the vital importance of building long-term, trust-based relationships...

This week’s episode features Tom Manenti, the former Chairman and CEO of MiTek, who shares his masterclass in leadership forged over a 40-year career. He shares a wealth of wisdom on building world-class organizational cultures, his unique experience reporting directly to Warren Buffett, and the "10/10/10 rule" that can save or shatter customer trust. Listen in to discover how a bedrock of faith,...

Discover the power of radical helpfulness and building long-term trust with John Hall, speaker, author, and Managing Partner at Relevance. In this episode, John details how his entrepreneurial mindset evolved from a third-grade lunch brokerage to a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, all centered around identifying what people truly value. He shares practical insights on mastering delibera...

Matt Lashoff, a former NHL defenseman and current Strategic Leader with Oak View Group and Founder of Vesta Legacy Group, shares how the grueling discipline of professional hockey prepared him for the complexities of global sports business and entrepreneurship. He discusses his unconventional path of balancing a career in the rink with his passion as a recording artist, highlighting how the vulner...

Stop viewing your professional success and family life as competing interests and start seeing them as a singular, powerful legacy. Lance Welch, Business and Legacy Building Coach and Author of  The Legacy Navigator , breaks down the "Legacy Table" framework to help you transfer vision, values, and knowledge to those who matter most. By exploring the staggering 40% spike in divorce...

In this week's episode, Mike Sharrow, CEO of The C12 Group, offers a powerful model for intentional leadership. Discover how shifting from a success mindset to a significance mindset can turn any business into a platform for changing the world. He introduces the profound blue marble practice to help you steward your limited time and explains why true l...