The Impact of Leadership

Imagine having someone to coach you on exactly what to say so that you'd nail your next public speaking opportunity. Now meet Eva. She's the person who comes in and gives you the honest feedback you need to level up your content and your delivery. Dave Ramsey leaned on Eva's expertise for several years while she was at Ramsey. You'll love this episode.

Bob Burg is one of the authors of “The Go-Giver: A little story about a powerful business Idea”. And it’s now in my top 10 books that I recommend to people. During this episode, you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and intrigued.

Arlin Sorenson. A farm boy from Iowa, who has over 35 years in the IT industry and believes those who give the most, gain the most. A serial entrepreneur, who loves Jesus and his wife more than success in business. In this episode Arlin shares his failures, lessons from the farm and a definition of excellence in leadership.

If you're in leadership, you'll encounter conflict. But are you prepared for it? *Enter the "Reframing Conflict as a Leader" workshop* We (Patrick Booth & Steve Scherer) are conducting a 1/2 day intensive hosted by our friends University of Wisconsin-Parkside on 4/28. The point? To equip you for tough conversations. Can't make it? No problem! We'll come to you. Check the links in the show notes fo...

Think of your favorite coach, what made them the best? Lyle is the President of Integrus Leadership and author of "The Five-Day Leader: An insanely practical guide for relentless growth, ridiculous routines, and resilient relationships" Lyle is the coach you still talk about from back in the day.

What are the most challenging questions you face as a leader? Mike Bullmore, Senior Pastor of CrossWay Community Church, uses his experiences to help leaders address those question marks. From measuring success to successfully failing, Mike offers powerful advice to current and aspiring leaders seeking to be positive influencers.

This is a small business success story. It's a miracle to see a marriage last over 50 years. It's nearly a miracle to see a small business survive past 2 years. Founders of CCB Technology, Chris and Patti Booth, share how they built a foundation of success with passion, integrity and by investing in people. More than 30 years later, their legacy lives on as their son, Patrick Booth, builds on that...

Seeing equivalent growth between revenue, culture and engagement elude many companies. April Shprintz, owner of Driven Outcomes, shares how those things happen when you focus on how much you give. By pouring into your people, clients, and community, you can create a value-based culture that leads to word-of-mouth business, passionate employees, and brand loyalty that combined leads to growth.

We're hosting an event with Tod, see episode notes to register! What do you do when plan A fails? In a fascinating comparison to Lewis and Clark’s expedition, Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains and vice president and chief of leadership formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, depicts leadership as an unpredictable journey that takes you off the map into uncharted territories.

Sometimes in leadership, you just aren't sure move to make. The next step is unclear. So, what do you do? Who has answers that will help?! We live this stuff out. But we don't have all the answers. This is why we're bringing in an expert to help us confidently move forward. On February 9th, from 6:00-7:30 pm, we're having an event with guest speaker Tod Bolsinger at The University of Wisconsin Par...

Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN.  The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since the first season and have a wait list for tickets that's over 90...

What would you do differently if you handled every difficult business conversation as if it was a hostage negotiation? Derek Gaunt, the author of Ego, Authority, Failure, applies his experience in hostage negotiations to leadership, providing powerful yet practical ways that will change the way you negotiate and lead.

Have you ever felt like a fraud and doubted your credibility to lead your company, department or project? You're not alone. Christy Wright shares with us that 70% of high achievers feel that way. Listen to this episode and have your mind melted with ideas and love.

Hear what the heart of servant leadership is all about and how embracing it can have a huge impact on the lives of others. Jon Nelson, former Youth for Christ of SE WI executive director, says it’s about trust, relationships, and a willingness to put others before yourself.

Shanna Hocking is a leadership consultant, philanthropic adviser, keynote speaker, and author. She spent 20 years in university fundraising, raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams. Her book titled: One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take To Fulfill Their Leadership And Career Potential.” Covered in this episode: A definition of leadership, creating your own...

Take 5 minutes to hear how identity maintains the mission of a servant leader. “A Servant Leader is someone who uses their authority and influence for the benefit of those who are under their authority and influence.” As servant leaders, we should be secure in who we are, producing stability in those under our care. But we also need to remain open to being wrong. Take 5 minutes to hear how identit...

Kyle Jolly is a father and one of the best friends you could hope for. He’s Doc Holliday in the movie Tombstone. He's the guy that will stand in the rain until midnight to ensure your car starts.  And he’s also the Vice President of Operations at CCB Technology. You will hear an inspiring story of what it takes to be an executive worth following. 

There’s a ditch on either side of the path called leadership transitions. On one side is the lack of clear communication – who’s doing what? When is it happening? Why is it happening? On the other side is a lack of support – according to McKinsey & Co, only 29% of organizations in the US feel their companies adequately support the new leadership coming in. We need to hear from real people who will...

Fatherhood is one of the most important jobs in the world. Many of the social ills in America are directly attributed to fatherlessness. Sharmain helped establish the Dedicated Dad’s Program of Kenosha, is a National Fatherhood Practitioner, Certified Father Engagement Trainer, and has written a book to help those who engage dad’s in family services. His story of being an incarcerated felon to UW...

In this 15-minute episode, Steve Scherer discusses a practical lesson he learned from his son and how important defining terms can be.

This is a re-release of episode 67 and will be well worth your time. Align your actions with your beliefs and get expected results. Lyle explains the power simple, purposeful actions have over our success.

You can't give what you don't have.  This episode highlights resources to pour into yourself and your team. Books (audio and physical), podcasts, mastermind groups, and events.  How To Think by Alan Jacobs Winning The War In Your Mind by Craig Groescel  The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team by Patrick Lencioni Born To Run by Christopher McDougall The Rise Of Teddy Roosevelt by Edmund Morris Read To Lead...

It takes courage to feel the fear and go anyway. And those are the kind of leaders we want to follow. Sonnie Linebarger is a wife, mom, COO of Bristol Hospice, host of the Evoke Greatness podcast, and entrepreneur.  She’s accomplished, respected, and redefining the next chapter in her life. I feel fortunate to have gotten this interview even as the story is being written. Hear how Sonnie navigated...

What does it take to upset our ideology of how the world works? Or how a business should be run? NéAndré shares how encouraging others to embrace that they are perfectly imperfect and helping them realize the best in themselves can be catalyst for change.

Dr. Michaela O’Donnell is back with us today. And for this conversation I focused on her personally. Not her book or really even the work she does at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership. We all know people that seem to be made of something different-they’re killin’ it in every area of life. If you looked at Michaela’s accomplishments you’d think the same of her, so I asked her if she’d be willin...