The Front Lines of Leadership: Stories to Inspire the Rising Generation of Leaders | Hosted by Jackson Taylor

In this episode, Mike McInelly—entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Lumio Dental—shares how he leads from the front and builds leaders along the way. Mike opens up about his approach to developing the dentists across his platform, helping them grow into stronger leaders within their own offices. At the heart of it all is a deep commitment to team: Mike doesn't talk about employees, he talks about...

Amy Folan is proof that bold leadership can elevate an athletics department to extraordinary new heights. Since taking the helm at Central Michigan University in 2020, Amy has launched a $25 million fundraising campaign, secured a $5 million health partnership, and delivered the department's best-ever fundraising year. All while keeping the focus where it belongs: on the student-athlete experience...

In this episode of Front Lines of Leadership, we sit down with Byrd Baggett, founder of TrueGrowth Leadership and a lifelong champion of authentic leadership. Byrd shares what it truly means to lead from the inside out — how embracing who you really are isn't just a personal philosophy, but a competitive edge that transforms teams, cultures, and the people you lead. From his life purpose of inspir...

In this episode of Front Lines of Leadership, we sit down with Kyle Spackman, a digital health executive who helped take Sword Health from $0 to $225 million in revenue. Kyle shares what it really takes to build and lead elite sales teams in one of the most competitive spaces in healthcare — from hiring and culture to the commercial strategies that drive results at scale.

In this episode of The Front Lines of Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Stark, retired U.S. Navy SEAL and founder of The Arete Path, to explore what it truly means to lead under pressure. Drawing from over 25 years of experience developing elite teams, Kevin shares powerful lessons from SEAL training, including his time as a lead instructor during Hell Week, and how those principles trans...

In this episode of The Front Lines of Leadership, Gary Peterson—former EVP of Supply Chain and Production at O.C. Tanner—breaks down the foundation of high-performing teams: trust, relationships, and culture. He shares why leaders must create environments where people feel both inspired to perform and safe to make mistakes—and how that balance drives real growth. From the front line to the executi...

In this episode of Front Lines of Leadership, I sit down with Joe Nabrotzky—co-founder and managing partner of Global Leader Group—to explore what it truly means to lead “from the boardroom to the family room.” Joe shares powerful insights from his experience in a Fortune 100 company and beyond, breaking down how great leadership isn’t just about business success—it’s about showing up with purpose...

In this episode of The Front Lines of Leadership, I sit down with Nate Meikle—KU Business professor, Stanford Law graduate, former BYU football player, and host of the Meikles & Dimes podcast. We discuss leadership through the lens of experience and research, focusing on discipline, perception, and bias. Nate shares lessons from athletics, academia, and his work studying how people judge and u...

In this episode of The Front Lines of Leadership Podcast, Jackson Taylor sits down with retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Joe Byerly, founder of the widely respected leadership platform From the Green Notebook. After 20 years of Army service—including combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and command of a cavalry squadron in Europe—Joe shares the leadership lessons that shaped his career a...

In this episode of The Front Lines of Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Peter Cooke, a retired U.S. Army Major General, entrepreneur, public servant, and faith-driven leader whose life reflects a deep commitment to service, integrity, and legacy. General Cooke shares insights from a distinguished 39-year military career that culminated in commanding one of the largest geographic commands in the...

In this episode of The Front Lines of Leadership, we sit down with Mark Gillespie, retired U.S. Army Colonel and Senior Program Manager at GE Aerospace. Mark shares leadership lessons from combat and corporate settings, emphasizing humility, servant leadership, and teamwork.