The Navigating Leadership Podcast

Are you suffering from success-induced complacency? Success can be a killer if we aren't careful.  Executive VP of Maxwell Leadership and author Chris Robinson joins Dave for this new episode to discuss Chris's latest book, From Drift to Drive—a great book to set up 2026 for amazing sustained success.  To join Dave's Mastermind starting on December 19th, https://macny.my.salesforce-sites.com/Event...

Welcome back to the Navigating Leadership Podcast.  As we restart the Navigating Leadership Podcast,  we return to our conversation with Dr. Timothy Elmore, author of A New Kind of Diversity, which explores the differences between generations and how we can capitalize on the strengths each generation brings to organizations.    In our next episode, we will have an interview with Chris Robinson. Ex...

This week, Dave has a conversation with his son Jeremy on leadership in the healthcare environment. Jeremy is the coordinator for Crouse Hospital's new Leadership Institute. 

This week Dave is joined by three Maxwel Leadership Colleagues who also hosted Live2Lead. They discuss why they host Live2Lead and their main takeaways from this year's event. 

This week, Dave goes back into The Next Page's vault and pulls out the most listened-to podcast from July 2019. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss the need for leaders to know what their leadership is like from the followers' perspective. 

In this podcast, Marisa joins Dave to discuss his most recent post, Just One More. They look into how we can achieve harmony in our work and home lives. 

This week, Dave had a conversation with Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Leader Darryl Sanford. Darryl is known for his ability to facilitate the amazing team assessment tool, The Leadership Game. If you would like to learn more about the leadership game, you can contact Darryl at www.perspectivementoring.com You can also reach Dave at dfreund@macny.org

This week, Dave is joined by Derrick Dorsey, Executive Director of the Central New York School Boards Association. They discuss public education's challenges and the rewards of serving on a Board of Education. We also hear Derrick answer Dave's leadership questions about failure, growth and joy. 

This week, Marisa and I discuss my most recent post, Are you in the 10 Percent? Only 10% of leaders actually lead leaders. Let's join the conversation and see what Marisa's thoughts are.

In this episode,  Dave is joined by fellow Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Leader Jack Klemeyer. Jack shares his insights on leadership coaching and professional development. Jack's homespun Midwestern humor adds charm to the conversation.

Dave is joined by Marisa, and they discuss his most recent post, How Are You Feeling? In this episode, they look at how learning and growth can make us feel energized. They discuss the many benefits of growth in both our professional and also personal lives. A great conversation between a Millennial and a Boomer on a life-changing topic. 

This week, Dave is joined by Randy Wolken, President and CEO of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central NY. Randy is a West Point grad and author of Present, Future Leader. In This conversation, they discuss leadership, growth, and the state of manufacturing in 2024. You can find more info on MACNY and Real Life Rosies on MACNY's Website: www. MACNY.org You can buy Randy's book Present Fut...

Episode 5 – Marisa Norcross returns and talks with David about his recently completed six-month reflections. David shares new reflection questions, and Marisa helps David realize that what he thought was a missed opportunity was actually a sign of personal growth. 

This week, Dave is joined by Don Yeager. A man who scored on Michael Jordan, with 11 New York Times best-selling titles, longtime associate editor of Sports Illustrated, Podcast Host, and one of America's best storytellers. At the end of today’s conversation, Dave shares with us his key takeaways.   For more information on Don’s great programs simply click on the link below.   https://donyaeger.co...

 A millennial's perspective on A New Type of Diversity (generations in the workplace)  Marisa joins David to discuss his interview with Dr. Timothy Elmore. Will Marisa and Dave disagree on the generations in the workplace? Another great conversation with Marisa Norcross.

In this episode, Dave has a conversation with Dr. Timothy Elmore. Founder of Growing Leaders and the author of A New Kind of Diversity. A book that explains the differences and gives us tips on not just dealing with the various generations in the workplace but valuing and leveraging this difference to a brighter future. Tim gives specific tips on embracing and connecting with Millennials and Gen Z...

In this episode, Dave has a conversation with Dr. Timothy Elmore. Founder of Growing Leaders and the author of A New Kind of Diversity. A book that explains the differences and gives us tips on not just dealing with the various generations in the workplace but valuing and leveraging this difference to a brighter future. Tim gives specific tips on embracing and connecting with Millennials and Gen Z...

In this episode, Marisa and David introduce the Navigating Leadership Podcast. This week Marisa shares about her leadership journey as she takes on the role of Chief Operations Officer at MACNY. Twice a month, David will bring you conversations from here in CNY, throughout New York, and across the country. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

As The Next Page completes its fifth year, Marisa and David reflect on what the five years have been like and what they have accomplished. They also look at where the podcast is and discuss what is next. You won't want to miss this episode.   If you would like to subscribe to David's weekly email, please send your request to dfreund@macny.org .   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is...

There are three questions that every follower needs to be answered before they follow a leader. If the answer to even one of these questions is no, the leader just lost a follower. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss each question in detail and share how a leader can change the answer to yes.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executi...

David's word for 2022 is Opportunity. While he selected this word last December, he has struggled to leverage his word for real success. This week, David lived out one of his favorite statements and, with Marisa's help, discusses what he learned from a recent podcast, Nine Essentials of Opportunity. The student was ready. Are you?     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leader...

What does it take to be a stronger person? During his reflection time, Dave realized that his perspective had gone out of whack. Last week we looked at a frightening reality from his April reflections. This week Marisa and Dave discuss how he can return to Pursing Strength. They take a fresh look at the mindset shift needed to be a successful leader.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. Dav...

David got back on track with his reflections and, as promised, reported his findings for April. What he found was frightening. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss what he found and why it occurred, and what he can do to improve in May.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

A Fast Company Magazine article from 2018 stated, "Want to be a good leader, learn to follow." This week Dave wrote about three things that great leaders know. In this episode, Dave goes deeper into describing those three things and the benefits of living them out within your organization.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Direc...

"Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be broken." The takeaway from David's first-quarter reflections reminds us of the need for resilience in our life. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss five traits of resilient people and how we can build more resilience so we can bend and not break.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Exec...