The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett

On this episode, Clint has a conversation with John Zahurancik, President of the Americas at Fluence, a global leader in the clean energy transition and large-scale battery storage. During their discussion, the two chat about what Fluence does to improve power grids and systems, why you should create a culture where subordinates feel comfortable arguing with their superiors, and how to overcome pr...

Over the past year, The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett has facilitated impactful conversations from thought leaders and industry experts who are making a transformative difference in their industries and beyond. To celebrate another successful year, we want to reshare some of our favorite moments, lessons and key takeaways from the experts we spoke with in 2022. Tune in to hear industry insi...

Clint Padgett wraps up his conversation with Howard Miller, Chief Information Officer at UCLA Anderson School of Management.  During part two of their discussion, Howard shares the importance of investing your time in people, breaking down silos within your organization to improve communication, and building meaningful relationships in a hybrid world.

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Howard Miller, Chief Information Officer at UCLA Anderson School of Management.  During their conversation, Howard shares industry shifts he has witnessed throughout his career, his experience working as an IT professional in biotech, and how technology is changing business.  Additionally, Howard talks about the implications of managing the transition...

On this episode, Clint has a conversation with Geoff Clawson, VP of Product, Websites & Marketing at GoDaddy and co-owner of Birdwell Beach Britches. During part two of their talk, Geoff shares how to equip your teams with the right tools to succeed, developing an abundance mindset and how he has witnessed the evolution of our digital landscape impact the way we communicate. Additionally, Geoff sh...

On this episode, Clint has a conversation with Geoff Clawson, VP of Product, Websites & Marketing at GoDaddy and co-owner of Birdwell Beach Britches. During their discussion, the two talk about the backstory of Birdwell Beach Britches and how Geoff came to purchase the company, why making small businesses owners’ lives easier is his mission at GoDaddy, and what Geoff believes is the #1 job of a le...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Kip Knight, founder of CMO Coaches and author of “Crafting Persuasion” and “Learn to Leap.” During part two of their talk, the two chat about whether leaders are born or made, the importance of mutual respect, and the benefit of seeking win-win solutions. Plus, Kip explains the Law of Scarcity and how to use it to attract interest to your message. Thi...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Kip Knight, founder of CMO Coaches and author of “Crafting Persuasion” and “Learn to Leap.” Kip shares stories and lessons learned from a distinguished career in marketing and leadership, including his brief kidnapping in South Korea, walking on hot coals with Tony Robbins, and how he helped turn around KFC’s brand image in the UK. Plus, Kip defines w...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Beverly Rider, CCO & CMO of Tonomus and CEO of Portfolio T, a Tonomus Company. Clint and Beverly talk about using technology to improve humanity, why leaders should take all the blame and give away all the credit, and how to use mentorship as a means to grow your own knowledge and skill set. Plus, Beverly ponders what the perfect human existence of th...

In today’s episode, Clint is joined by Matthew Bounds, Senior Partner at IBM, to discuss global leadership, efficient procurement,  and the journey that led Bounds to his success.  Matthew talks about the procurement process and how it can actually be personable, as well as how building community is what brings him true joy and how he has carried that with him in his business endeavors. 

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Chad Severson, CEO of Ergotron. During their discussion, the two talk about the importance of having a commitment to continuous improvement, why leaders should take care of their people first and their profits second, and how – even in a remote world – there are still some meetings that are better in person. Plus, Chad shares the story of how Ergotron...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Paul Comfort about his experience in working in public transportation, local government and communication. Paul emphasizes the importance of doing what you love by combining your avocation with your vocation. Paul talks about his passion for helping others through public mobility. The two discuss that public transportation is more about getting someon...

In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Jeanet Wade, author of “The Human Team.” During part two of their talk, Jeanet explains why connection creates loyalty, how to structure a team to achieve the desired outcome, and the importance of frequent and purposeful connection in a remote environment. Plus, Jeanet shares some fun ideas for virtual team connections. This is the second par...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Jeanet Wade, author of “The Human Team.” During their discussion, the two chat about ‘team health’ and finding the right recipe for people to achieve ‘team actualization,’ the importance of communicating with absolute clarity – including defining the ‘why’ ­– and the difference between curiosity and interrogation in leadership. This is the first part...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Benjamin Treuhaft, the CEO of Helpful Engineering. During their talk, the two chat about the origins of Helpful Engineering and the Helpful Community, the challenges of remotely managing a large group via Slack, and Benjamin’s vision to build a better world with open-sourced solutions. Plus, Benjamin explains why it’s best to fail small, fail fast, an...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Bob Pearson, the Founder & Chair of The Next Practices Group, Chair of The Next Solutions Group, and CEO of The Bliss Group. Bob is also an author, speaker, and consultant, as well as an adjunct professor at The University of Texas at Austin. During their chat, Bob and Clint talk about the importance of knowing your audience when selecting messaging s...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Erik Frederick, the CEO of UNO Restaurants. During their conversation, the two discuss what brought Erik to UNO. Frederick explains his unique communication style has broken ground for both UNO and Frederick as a CEO. The two also discuss price inflation in the restaurant industry and how UNO is handling this, as well as the changes UNO has undergone...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Deborah Borg, Chief Human Resources and Communications officer at Bunge. During their talk, the two chat about how video conferencing can serve as “the great equalizer,” when to deploy verbal communication versus written communication as a leader, and why being intentional about creating moments for remote employees to connect is so important. Plus, h...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Adam Mendler, CEO of The Veloz Group and host of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast. During their discussion, the two chat about how the best mentorships are friendships, what leaders can do to communicate effectively in a remote work environment, and why understanding your superpower is the key to achieving success. Plus, Adam bemoans the fate of his...

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Brian Zimmerman, the CEO of Cleveland Metroparks. During their chat, the two discuss leadership strategies in a remote work environment, the importance of focusing on the long game in problem-solving, and the keys to putting together an award-winning team. Plus, Brian shares his personal experience of overseeing crowded golf courses and the birth of a...

This week, Clint has a conversation with author, L. David Marquet. David is a top graduate of the US Naval Academy, commanded the nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe and now works with businesses nationwide as a leadership consultant. Since retiring from the Navy, he’s written two books, “Turn the Ship Around: A True Story of Turning Leaders Into Followers” and “Leadership is Langu...

Clint wraps up his conversation with Bob Chapman, the Chairman & CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, a capital equipment and engineering consulting firm with nearly 8,000 team members worldwide. In part two, Bob discusses the power of building teamwork and creating a sense of oneness and why it’s the responsibility of every executive, to know where you’re going, why you want to go there.

This week Clint has a conversation with Bob Chapman, the CEO of manufacturing technology supplier, Barry-Wehmiller, and the author of the bestseller Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. In part one, Bob discusses the privilege of leadership and how he realized that business could be the most powerful force for good in the world.

Find out why the best negotiators are prepared, persistent, and creative as Clint wraps up his conversation with Dr. Joshua N. Weiss.  Joshua is a negotiation expert and the co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard and in part two of the podcast, he discusses how to say no effectively, the importance of assertiveness in negotiations, and how to achieve success when negotiating cr...

This week, Clint has a conversation with Dr. Joshua N. Weiss, a negotiation and conflict resolution expert and the co-founder of a negotiation program at Harvard University. Joshua has designed and facilitated customized negotiation and conflict resolution solutions for businesses, organizations, governments, and more. In part one, Joshua shares the positives and negatives of text-based communicat...