The Leadership Crucible Podcast

For more resources, visit: theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org To watch the video podcast on Youtube, click here . To download the Team Discussion Guide, click here . In a world where adversity can often hinder progress, one man's journey defied all odds. Dr. Kelvin Cochran's story is a testament to the power of staying true to one's core values in leadership. From facing discrimination to becomin...

Unleashing the Power: Syd Kitson, the visionary force behind sustainable communities, challenges leaders to harness technology and innovation to create a resilient future despite the growing complexities of our world. In this episode, you will be able to: Learn how to foster leadership abilities and navigate personal growth. Uncover the essentials in building environmentally-friendly and sustainab...

Do you want to become a more successful leader and drive organizational success? Are you searching for a solution that can help you achieve this desired outcome? Look no further, because today we have a guest who will share the key to unlocking improved leadership and organizational success through adaptability. This powerful trait is the secret ingredient that can transform your leadership style...

R. Murali Krishna, MD is the author of Vibrant: To Heal and Be Whole . Dr. Krishna also serves on many professional and civic organizations’ boards and committees. He currently serves as president of the Oklahoma State Board of Heath and founding president/president emeritus of the Health Alliance for the Uninsured (HAU). He is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma Healt...

Paul C. Darley is Chairman, CEO & President of W.S. Darley & Co. In 1997, he became President and COO and was appointed CEO in 2003. He was named Chairman in 2011. Under his leadership, sales have increased over 5000% to over $625 million in 2021. He began in pump sales in 1985 and was named Vice President for the Fire Pump Division of Darley in 1990. Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co...

J. Blake Wade was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority (NACEA) on December 1, 2011. The NACEA is the state agency responsible for building and developing The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum. Prior to assuming the NACEA appointment, Wade was President of Oklahoma’s Business Roundtable, Oklahoma’s primary economic development “...

Kirk Arthur is the leader of Worldwide Public Safety and Justice for Microsoft, with responsibility over experts that serve the public safety & justice communities. He has over 18 years of experience as a federal and municipal law enforcement official in the United States. In this role, Kirk is responsible for all aspects of the business, including the development and adoption of Microsoft tec...

Mary Cameli is the fire chief for the Mesa (Arizona) Fire and Medical Department, a Commission of Fire Accreditation International accredited agency. She joined the department in 1983 and has risen through all of the ranks, including serving 11 years as Assistant Chief prior to being selected as Chief in 2016. She is the past president of the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) and currently se...

Dr Mosher is the Blue Origin Director of Customer Experience for Orbital Reef, a commercial space station to replace the International Space Station later this decade. He was previously a Senior Manager at Amazon leading the Project Kuiper Technical Program Management team. Project Kuiper is one of the more ambitious commercial programs consisting of a constellation of 3,236 satellites to provide...

Rudy Jackson serves as the Chief Nurse Executive of UW Health. He is an experienced healthcare leader with broad knowledge in large integrated academic health systems and a successful history of improving nursing outcomes and engagement as well as hospital operational performance. Rudy previously served as Chief Nursing Officer for Buffalo General Hospital and Gates Vascular Institute in Buffalo,...

Stephen is a financial services and insurance executive and attorney with an extensive background in innovation, strategy, governance, and transactions. He currently serves as the Chair of the Bermuda Business Development Agency, a public-private partnership between the Bermuda Government and the private sector helping lead Bermuda’s engagement on, among other things, digital assets, fintech, insu...

Russell A. Jackson, born in Birmingham, Alabama, is a proven nonprofit leader and innovator with a sound history of developing and implementing new nonprofit programs and community initiatives. His life journey began as a firefighter for the City of Hoover in Alabama. In 1992, a tragic medical call and death of a two-year old boy would redirect Russell’s career path. Shortly after, he founded Kid...

Mike Howard, Former Chief Security Officer (CSO) for Microsoft Corporation, held global responsibility for vital security functions including; operations, investigations, risk mitigation, crisis management, executive protection, security technology, strategy, intelligence, and employee awareness. Mike was the CSO of Microsoft for 16 years.<p>Mike led the development of Microsoft’s interconne...

Don Lombardi is the founder of DW Drums and Drum Channel. Don is also a dedicated educator and inventor with more than 30 patents registered to his name. Don's mission is to improve the quality of a drummer’s life through education and by making quality products. Don was inducted into Guitar Center's Rock Walk on Sunset Blvd. in 2018 and was most recently honored with the Percussive Arts Society P...

Tony Jenkins is the Market President for the Central Florida region where he provides strategic oversight and leads a team in developing business plans to increase and retain membership, enhance brand visibility, and coordinate employee engagement.<p>Tony was instrumental in establishing Florida Blue’s diversity efforts in 2001. Prior to joining Florida Blue, Jenkins served as Director of Di...

To download the Team Discussion Guide, click here . To watch the Video Podcast on Youtube, click here . Bio: Bruno Serato arrived in the U.S. from his native Italy speaking no English with only $200 in his pocket. Through hard work and determination, he worked his way up from busboy to owner of the critically acclaimed Anaheim White House restaurant, But it’s his work with children that has earned...

Kim specializes in the area of Identity Attunement. She has a passion to help others to reclaim their authentic selves, embrace their unique attributes, and walk in the fullness of who they were created to be as leaders in the workplace, at home, and in everyday life.<p>While with Athletes in Action's Pro Ministries Staff, Kim worked with wives of NFL players, head coaches, and executives fo...

This is Part 2 of our interview with Chief Merkison. If you haven't done so already, be sure to listen to Part 1 first.<p>Chief Merkison was born and raised in Clayton County where his family has made their home for over 50 years. After graduating from North Clayton High School, Chief Merkison attended and graduated from Griffin Technical Institute where he majored in Architectural and Engin...

Chief Merkison was born and raised in Clayton County where his family has made their home for over 50 years. After graduating from North Clayton High School, Chief Merkison attended and graduated from Griffin Technical Institute where he majored in Architectural and Engineering Drafting. He furthered his education at Columbia Southern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’...

Dr. Mulenga Chella is the founding pastor of Christ Life Church, was born in Zambia, Africa. After completing high school, he was called to serve God in ministry. Since then, Mulenga has served in hospital ministry, street kids’ ministry, youth ministry, and as lead pastor. In 2002-2003 he pastored his first church called Bread of Life Church Luanshya, after that, he pastured Bread of Life Church...

Nathan Sheldon was born in Rio-de-Janeiro, Brazil. His parents, linguistic missionaries, moved Nathan to the heart of the Amazon Jungle to live with an indigenous group called the Mura Piraha. At about eleven, the family moved out of the jungle to Brazil's capital, Brasilia. Nathan would live in Brasilia until his senior year of high school when the family moved to the U.S., where Nathan would gra...

Roee Madai is an accomplished CEO with a proven global track record in developing and executing strategic long-term initiatives in the medical device field. Successfully led global corporate expansion through procurement of new technologies, acquisition of MAS Med Global, sales in new markets and segments, as well as the expansion of manufacturing facilities while adopting the highest quality stan...

Jim Johnson is Executive Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation and President, Fire & Emergency. He is responsible for the overall operations of Oshkosh’s Fire & Emergency business segment, consisting of the Pierce®, Oshkosh® Airport Products and Frontline™ brands.<b>He joined Oshkosh Corporation in 2007, after holding positions in sales and marketing in the recreational vehicle indus...

This is Part 2 of our interview with Marshall. If you haven't yet done so, we recommend listening to Part 1 first. <p>Marshall Levin’s professional reputation spans the globe and includes senior positions in both the profit and non-profit sector. Mr. Levin is an honors graduate of Swarthmore College. He holds a Masters of Social Service from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Socia...

Marshall Levin’s professional reputation spans the globe and includes senior positions in both the profit and non-profit sector. Mr. Levin is an honors graduate of Swarthmore College. He holds a Masters of Social Service from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. <p>He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Committee for the Weizm...