The Impact of Leadership

What does it take to walk away from the corporate fast track and build something that truly matters? Today’s guest, Steve Baue, did just that—trading in boardrooms and burnouts for impact, innovation, and meaning. You’re about to hear how one leader found his purpose—and is helping thousands more find theirs.

In this episode, we talk about fear, faith, and the lie of perfection. Ashley opens up about how depression and anxiety show up in leadership and motherhood, and how saying your fears out loud can shrink their power. We discuss the myth of balance, the magic of community, and how joy really is a daily choice.

Welcome to today's episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the topic of people-pleasing and its impact on our lives. In this insightful conversation, Steve Black explores the complexities of people-pleasing, the fear that drives it, and the strategies to overcome it. We share personal struggles with people-pleasing and how it affects their professional and personal life. Steve offers valua...

This week’s episode is titled Leadership Common Fears. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of fear, exploring its impact on leadership and personal growth. Our guest, Steve Black, a partner and senior human resources manager at Brixey & Meyer, shares his insights on how fear can be unmasked and overcome to unlock potential and ignite passion. In this episode, Steve discusses the common...

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲, 𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 - 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫. 😵 That quote made me laugh, and it hit me hard. I am thankful for daily inspirations from my friend Sharon Hulce. This week's podcast is my 16-minute view on why "𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭!" ⬅️ If you're leading a team, you need to know what leadership actually means. 👉 First, leadership is about being involved....

Welcome to the Impact of Leadership Podcast (brought to you by CCB Technology – The Best IT Managed Services Provider for Nonprofits & Small Businesses. – Go to CCB Technology today and get connected! At IOL we believe no one drifts into excellence. Last episode was with Kevin Calhoun, (Founder of Document Mountain by Cornerstone) where Kevin uncovered the must-have data points for buying a busine...

This week’s episode is titled Buy vs. Build: We’re living in a wild time—a time where opportunity and transition collide. You’ve probably heard the term silver tsunami. It’s the wave of baby boomers retiring and leaving behind a wealth of businesses ready for new ownership. The marketplace is open like never before, with platforms like BizBuySell and BizQuest offering just about anything you could...

In this week's episode, we dive into the powerful journey of transformation, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of growth with Steve Kohlmann, the Executive Director of IBAW. Steve shares how IBAW is a true testament to the power of resilience. Starting with just 80 businesses and now leading 252, this story is one of overcoming financial setbacks, leadership change, and a commitment to buildi...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast! Today, we have Part 3 with Jon Greenwood, a seasoned leader who has navigated the highs and lows of his career with resilience and passion. Jon shares his experiences of mentorship and coaching, highlighting the importance of having a peer to guide you through challenges and help you grow faster. We'll dive into Jon's journey, from his early days witho...

This is Part 2 of the interview with Jon Greenwood, where the interview is focused on "Managing Conflict & Performance Improvement Plans". Neither is easy, especially when you have to manage many people.  But we believe it is a necessity if you want to see growth happen.  We discuss Jon's insights on handling disagreements, balancing empathy with assertiveness, and ensuring that team members are i...

Today we launch a three part series with John Greenwood, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience at Huntington National Bank, where he served as Executive Vice President. During his tenure, Jon managed a vast network of over 1,000 branches and 6,500 staff members across 11 states. This interview was filled with GOLD LEADERSHIP LESSONS which required me to divide this one interview in...

Titan is a person of exceptional importance and reputation. We have a history of leaders - TITANS…who have impacted our world with their leadership. Today, new Titans are being recognized in Chicago, Colorado, Georgia, Philadelphia, Phoenix, St. Louis, Tampa, Wisconsin and more. The Titan 100 program recognizes a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in a region. It is a blessing that...

In today’s episode, I will focus on  “CHOOSING A WORD FOR THE YEAR”. This word acts as a guide to help you make decisions, stay aligned with your goals, and bring more clarity to your life throughout the year. It serves as your personal motto or compass. How do you pick your word for the year? This 22-minute podcast will review these key focus areas to help you. Sit down quietly and review the pre...

In today’s episode, Nicole Ryf (President of KABA); shares her passion for inspiring economic growth in her community.  Nicole has over twenty years of experience with economic growth. She is from Wisconsin (GO PACK GO!) but worked in Texas & Virginia, all on economic growth. She was recruited back to WI in 2022. She has been leading KABA since July 2023.   Inspiring economic growth is a team spor...

Welcome to the Impact of Leadership podcast, brought to you by CCB Technology – The Best IT Experience Ever – They Guarantee it!) At IOL  we believe “No One Drifts Into Excellence!” I am your host Patrick Booth. This is the last episode for 2024. It’s hard to believe but we released 25 episodes on many topics. Each year we like to do a little bit of a recap of what we experienced on the IOL podcas...

Happy Thanksgiving 2024!  This episode is part of our Legacy Builder series called "Count Your Blessings" because Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to think about all you have been blessed with in the past year.  What traditions do you have at Thanksgiving?  In our family, we have Turkey Tom/Tina. This tradition was started by my wife years ago. She brings Turkey Tom/Tin out at dinner a few weeks b...

The Legacy Builder series is focused on helping leaders understand how their impact at work and at home will leave a legacy for the future. This week's episode, "Be The Visionary" is dedicated to helping the CEO/Executive Director of the organization to understand their role and how it's vital for the organization to grow.

In today's episode, you will hear how Tamarra's corporate life of twenty-four years helped prepare her for the job she feels called to at the Shalom Center. To build a community partnership you must have UNITY & SERVANT LEADERSHIP.  Tamarra believes "action is the foundational key to all success" and that has helped her build brand awareness for her organization's mission.  People must understand...

Ron learned as a young boy, watching his Mother, give back to the community with her servant leadership. Ron asked his Mom "Why do you work so hard to help others?" Her words impacted his life forever and those were "It's not always about you!"   You will hear how Ron took that same passion to impact others through mentorship and servant leadership.

Leadership is hard. Leading others well is risky. It means taking the chance that things could go poorly, or failure could happen, people could be hurt, or you could be hurt. But it’s worth it. I have many more scars now, which I’m very proud of because it means that I took the risks I needed in business.  I’ve noticed a lot of the scars I have fall into one of these three categories: SCARS from u...

Have you ever heard someone say "I love where I work?!" It's rare. Often we hear the opposite.  No one starts a business hoping their employees will hate where they work but why does it happen so much? One keyword will  make the difference: CULTURE Company culture can be defined as the set of values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape how employees interact with each other, their leaders, and the w...

This week's podcast is with Dave Strash, President and CEO of the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce. KACC has been impacting SEWI, specifically Kenosha, for 109 years. Under Dave's leadership, it is dedicated to helping provide businesses with opportunities to come together through events, leadership training, and other initiatives. How important is it for a community to come together as business l...

Sales & Marketing have an interesting partnership when it comes to business development.   Marketing generates leads and sales converts those leads to paying customers.  But why is it hard for them to work together?!  Many times Marketing & Sales often exist like two separate silos, having their own systems and processes but it's powerful when they come together.

Keeping your business relevant is no easy task.  Adapt or die.  In order to stay ahead of the competition, you must have the right partnerships.  Success is not found by accident. No one drifts into excellence.  Today's episode is with Ryan Morris with Morris Management Partners. Ryan has 25+ years of consulting experience on how to keep your business relevant. 

Kevin Fillers, CFO for the Major League Paintball, is this week's guest on the IOL podcast. When Kevin was in middle school he decided it would be his dream to become a professional paintball player. Guess what? He did it for several years and now he is the CFO for the sport he loves. Kevin shares the story of how the MLPB has overcome crazy obstacles including a hurricane in 2022 for the World Cu...