The Leadership Initiative

In Episode 17, Nick Nighbor chats with Ann Franz. Ann Franz is the Executive Director of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, which is a group of manufacturers working with educators, workforce development, chambers of commerce, and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our Northeast WI region. The Vision of the Alliance is that every northeast Wisconsin manufacturer will find the talent it n...

In episode 16, we're returning to a recent Think Tank where Dr. Fred Johnson dives into the rising number of employees leaving organizations. Is turnover always a bad thing? Can turnover open the door for your team to grow? He also explains that drama results from poorly resolved conflict and illustrates practical ways to handle difficult conversations well. Click here to register  for our next Th...

Do you know your leadership style? Do you know the styles of the people around you? What drains your energy? What fuels you? Understanding how to maximize and understand the strengths of others allows you to serve others and reach your potential. Nick Nighbor and Dr. Paul Metler discuss the benefits of understanding these aspects in yourself and your team through the PDP Proscan Assessment.   Unlo...

In episode 14, Nick Nighbor sits down with Jacquart Fabric Products Chairman, Bob Jacquart. He talks about the importance of showing up on time and keeping your word. Also, he talks about manufacturing everything from boat covers to the iconic Stormy Kromer hats. Click here to register  for our next Think Tank! InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win a...

In episode 13, Nick Nighbor, Vice President of Strategic Partnership at InitiativeOne, interviews Dr. Phil Ertl, Vice President of Educational Leadership at InitiativeOne, regarding his history in the world of education and his passion for giving back to others. Dr. Phil talks through some educational challenges, his journey toward living on purpose, and empowering the people in your sphere of inf...

Dr. Fred Johnson illustrates why Conflict Management is insufficient and how Conflict Leadership is the perfect catalyst for accelerating trust in your organization!   Conflict is a part of life. It's necessary, and there's no reason to fear it.   Click here to register for our next Think Tank!   InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Team.   Fol...

In episode eleven, we're returning to a recent Think Tank where Dr. Fred Johnson discusses toxic teammates.  Toxic "leaders" and "teammates" (we're using quotes here because their behaviors aren't true of leaders OR teammates) come in all shapes and sizes - so how do you identify them? With toxic leaders comes turnover! What are the types of turnover, and how do they present themselves in healthy...

In episode ten, Romeo Marquez Jr. talks to Stephanie Schultz, Vice President of Manufacturing and Retail at InitiativeOne, about some leadership challenges she's faced during her career. Stephanie explores the importance of self-awareness in reaching your goals and the leadership essential of caring for your people. Register for our next Think Tank: https://tinyurl.com/ionethinktanks InitiativeOne...

In episode nine, we're returning to a recent Think Tank where Dr. Paul Metler offers insight into cultivating a healthy work-life balance. How do you find rest in a world that's constantly moving? Dr. Paul provides a framework for creating a work-life balance that works for you. Register for our next Think Tank here ! InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, an...

In episode eight, Romeo Marquez Jr. is joined by NBC Sports Medicine Analyst Mike Ryan. Mike focuses on teaching people how to move better, think better, eat better, and sleep better. They discuss how these simple pivots toward prioritizing health and wellness can radically change lives and elevate teams. InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Te...

Do you know your leadership style? In this week's episode, we're going back to a recent Think Tank, where Dr. Fred Johnson tackles four leadership styles and how they lead to a greater understanding of ourselves and our teams. Click here to take our assessment and find out your leadership style today! InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Team....

In episode six, Romeo Marquez Jr. sits down with Transformation Leader at InitiativeOne, Regina Woods. They discuss the importance of laughter and joy when it comes to being an effective leader. They also trace Regina's leadership development journey. InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Team. Follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , & Tw...

We're traveling back to a recent Think Tank in episode 5, where Dr. Fred Johnson provides five ways to address your inner critic.  We all battle the inner critic that lives in our heads. Negative self-talk sabotages our effectiveness and, in return, our ability to serve, impact, and lead those around us. However, there's hope. If you want to change your behavior, you must begin by changing the way...

In episode four, Romeo Marquez Jr. and Paul Metler discuss the leadership essentials of curiosity, gratitude, and taking a walk. They also talk about Paul's leadership journey from growing up in a family-owned business to planting a church in Arizona and now leading InitiativeOne's content development. InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Team....

Romeo Marquez Jr. talks to Exit Planning Institute President, Scott Snider, about his entrepreneurial spirit and what it was like leading through the uncertainty of the pandemic. They also discuss the details of the upcoming Exit Planning Summit in May 2022. InitiaitveOne Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Team. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn...

In episode two, Romeo Marquez Jr. sits down with InitiativeOne's COO, Tracy Johnson, to dive into the key characteristics of successful leadership. They discuss the importance of humble leadership and why effective leadership means not leading alone. InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Team. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , & Twi...

Romeo Marquez Jr. talks with InitiativeOne Founder & CEO Dr. Fred Johnson. Dr. Fred shares his journey in starting InitiativeOne Leadership Institute and why purpose plays a significant role in transforming your personal and professional life.   InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Team. Follow us on Facebook ,  Instagram ,  LinkedIn , & Twitte...