The Drop In CEO

On today’s episode Bob Burg shares why the negative emotions surrounding salesmanship prevent the development of nurturing of relationships and business sustainability. Listen in as Deborah and Bob discuss how to create your own sales system that aligns with your values, the real reason why people buy from you, and how to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships in an authentic way.   For over...

On today’s episode Kenny Chapman shares how in-home trades have been impacted by the Great Resignation and how leadership can elevate their skills to speak to the needs of workers with a desire for independence. Listen in as Deborah and Kenny discuss the empowerment of independent contractors, how to build confidence as a leader, and why networking is critical for long-term success.   Kenny Chapma...

On today’s episode Deborah shares key strategies to share information in a way that influences your audience and creates an impact. Listen in as Deborah explores the power word choice, clarifying your outcome, and putting intention behind the information you want to share.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights...

On today’s episode Will Bachman shares how his company is connecting independent contractors to opportunities and resources that create growth and sustainability. Listen in as Deborah and Will discuss the importance of independent contractors to corporate organizations, key questions to ask yourself before leaving your corporate role, and how to sustain independent work while utilizing your unique...

On today’s episode Stephanie Kunkel shares how you can be a more compassionate leader and lead the way to a workplace culture focused on mental health. Listen in as Deborah and Stephanie discuss the prominence of mental health issues in the workplace, the critical role of leadership to create a safe and nurturing space for their teams, and simple communication strategies for empowering your team t...

On today’s episode Mike Sipple shares the power of assessing and harnessing talent you already have in order to achieve organizational goals. Listen in as Deborah and Mike discuss the value showing vulnerability and humanity to your team, communicating in a way that nurtures your people, and being a leader that prioritizes the humans behind the goals.   Mike Sipple, Jr. is the Co-Founder and CEO o...

On today’s episode Deborah shares the power of listening to what ISN’T being said, building your leadership skills in the process. Listen in as Deborah shares how to utilize all of your senses when listening to your team, how to implement the “70/30” rule for better conversations, and how improving your listening skills can build trust and respect with your team.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader...

On today’s episode George Murray explores the strategies necessary for navigating a career transition with ease. Listen in as Deborah and George discuss the common mistakes individuals make while changing jobs, how to understand the next right move for your situation, and why structure, routine, and building a network are critical for your success.   About George Murray: George is currently the Ch...

On today’s episode Jeff Gibbard shares how he discovered the importance of being a lovable leader and what it takes to make a team feel nurtured and cared for. Listen in as Deborah and Jeff discuss why people leave good jobs, the common mistakes leaders make when trying to inspire teams, and how to create a safe place for your workforce to achieve their personal and professional goals.   About Jef...

On today’s episode Traci Lamb shares how caregivers of the elderly can eliminate overwhelm by utilizing resources and leaning into their skillset. Listen in as Deborah and Traci discuss why she created a databased of resources for caregivers, the common challenges that working caregivers face, and how she built her business with an intention to create monumental change in the healthcare industry....

On today’s episode Deborah shares how you can identify your personal skills and create an area of expertise that resonates your passion and makes you an asset to your organization. Listen in as Deborah shares strategies for assessing and identifying challenges within your company and why you must create a problem statement before you can create a solution.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of tod...

On today’s episode Porschia Parker-Griffin shares the importance of finding common ground between your team’s career goals and the goals of your organization. Listen in as Deborah and Porschia discuss the Millennial Mindset, how Gen Z prefers to communicate, and how you can start breaking down generational barriers in your workplace communication.   About Porschia Parker-Griffin:   Porschia Parker...

On today’s episode Neil Thompson helps you close the gap between your informational presentations and the inspiration needed to get your audience on board with your idea. Listen in as Deborah and Neil discuss the common challenges of STEM professionals with public speaking, why non-technical presentations resonate with a wider audience, and how you can keep your audience engaged while delivering v...

On today’s episode Alexandra Niel shares how she focused on what was possible after feeling unfulfilled in her corporate career and how she’s helping others create an impact. Listen in as Deborah and Alexandra discuss how to listen to your body for advice, understanding your options when creating your career path, and why “showing up” isn’t enough to create a legacy you’re proud of.   About Alexan...

On today’s episode sales and marketing expert Valerie Cobb shares how you can identify the right talent within your organization to achieve and maintain goals while hiring strategic fractional talent to scale your products and business. Listen in as Deborah and Valerie discuss how to hire specialized talent for projects, the importance of communication in the sales process, and why you should pres...

On today’s episode time management expert Dr. Frank Buck shares actionable advice for organizing your paper and digital information in a way that helps you sleep at night. Listen in as Deborah and Dr. Frank discuss the best digital tools for creating a system, the advantages creating a consistent routine for managing your information, and the difference between notes and documents. Dr. Frank also...

On today’s episode Kevin Huntting shares the impact of kindness on long-term employee engagement and how you can improve your leadership skills by tapping into your humanity. Listen in as Deborah and Kevin discuss removing barriers for your team, empowering them to develop their own EQ, and how emotions impact performance.   About Kevin Huntting:   We live in unprecedented times where so many prof...

On today’s episode Tammy Gooler Loeb explores the obstacles that prevent you from stepping into a career you love. Listen in as Deborah and Tammy discuss what it means to find a career that fulfills you, being unafraid to niche down your skillset, honing in on your passion, and creating a mindset of opportunity.   Tammy Gooler Loeb is the author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Comm...

On today’s episode Christopher Lind shares how he helps organizations deconstruct their current education plans to assess the gaps and create a strategy for communication and feedback. Listen in as Deborah and Christopher discuss the challenges with educating our workforce, why education takes up so much time, and how to invest in your team in a way that produces results. Christopher also explores...

On today’s episode Rom LaPointe shares the importance of finding the right people for the right roles within your organization. Listen in as Deborah and Rom discuss taking a CEO from vision to results, communication strategies for supporting your team, and creating the right mindset of collaboration within the work environment.   Rom LaPointe is a business coach and advisor to CEOs, Leadership Tea...

On today’s episode Rachel Berbiglia shares the importance of creating systems for managing change and developing the people who make change happen. Listen in as Deborah and Rachel discuss how to make the process of change work for your team, the difference between informational and inspirational communication, and key indicators that your team has transitioned from seeing problems to seeing soluti...

On today’s episode Scott Lerner shares the importance of innovation, creativity, and resilience in the corporate environment. Listen in as Deborah and Scott discuss how to establish relationships with your team in a small business environment, being open to change in all phases of growth, and why the biggest challenge to scaling isn’t your marketing efforts, but internal communication.   Scott Ler...

On today’s episode Jonathan Keyser shares how witnessing the competitive nature of commercial real estate inspired him to build a company based on the concept of helping others create success. Listen in as Deborah and Jonathan discuss strategies and experiences focused on building employee relationships and retaining top talent. Jonathan explains the problem with instant gratification in relations...

On today’s episode Jason Cohen shares the importance of understanding customer preferences and decision-making when creating consumer products. Listen in as Deborah and Jason discuss his journey as a professional coffee, tea and beer taster and creating a company focused on using AI technology to collect consumer data to create strategies for better consumer products.   About Jason Cohen: Before s...

On today’s episode Joseph Frost shares the concept of fractional and decentralized leadership, exploring how creating leaders at every level helps organizations increase productivity and improve critical decision-making. Listen in as Deborah and Joseph discuss the traditional leadership hierarchy, how to address the trust gap, and why fractional leadership leads to more ownership throughout an org...