Deep Leadership

Today, I’m joined by Ryan Renteria, and we're talking about How to Avoid Leader Burnout. Ryan is a CEO coach at Stretch Five. He is a diverse board director and speaker who helps leaders optimize professional and personal growth. He is a former Goldman Sachs executive with experience in the business behind professional sports. Ryan has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and CEOWORLD. He’s the author of Lead without Burnout: Growth with Less Stress for You and Your Team, which is a #1 bestselling new release in work-life balance. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how to Avoid Leader Burnout. Show resources: Lead without Burnout: Growth with Less Stress for You and Your Team book thestretchfive.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Jeffrey Klubeck, and we're talking about how to Lead with Integrity. Jeffrey is an Unretired Professor of Communication and author of The Integrity Game®, which is evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company. As a world-class coach, Jeffrey has worked with entrepreneurs and high-performance teams in 14 countries on four continents. He is also the founder of Get A Klu, Inc., which provides productivity and accountability frameworks for small and micro businesses and solopreneurs. Jeffrey is also the author of the Get A Klu in 52 Soft Skills Book series. I’m excited to have him on the show to discuss how to Lead with Integrity. Show resources: Get A Klu website The Integrity Game book theintegritygame.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Brian Biro, and we're talking about Breakthrough Leadership. Brian is America’s Breakthrough Speaker! He has delivered nearly 1,900 presentations around the world over the last 34 years. He is the author of 16 books, including his bestseller, BEYOND SUCCESS, and his brand-new book LESSONS FROM THE LEGENDS. Brian was rated #1 from over 40 Speakers at 4 consecutive INC. Magazine International Conferences. With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, Brian has appeared on Good Morning America and CNN. Brian was recently honored as one of the top 10 interactive keynote speakers in North America and one of the top 50 Motivational Speakers in the WORLD. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Breakthrough Leadership. Show resources: Lessons from the Legends book brianbiro.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by a returning guest to the show, Paul Thornton, and we're talking about Finding Leadership Balance. For the past 40 years, Paul has been a student and teacher of leadership concepts. He has been a college professor, coach, human resources executive, parent, and grandparent. He has written over 100 articles and 22 books on various aspects of management and leadership. His latest book is called Leadership--Are you providing the right amount? Which helps leaders determine the right balance for leading their teams. I’ve always said that leadership is a balance, and oftentimes, too much of a good thing can become a bad thing. I’m excited to have Paul back on the show to talk about finding Leadership Balance. Show resources: Leadership--Are you providing the right amount? Book Paul Thornton on LinkedIn Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by John Rossman, and we're talking about Big Bet Leadership. John is the founder of Rossman Partners, a strategy & leadership solutions firm. He is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation, including the bestseller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. He was an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today, he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. John is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problems and customer needs, designing innovative solutions and business models, and creating durable enterprise value. His latest book, Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era, is an actionable playbook for senior leaders to succeed at complex transformations. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about leadership’s role in leading transformations. Show resources: Big Bet Leadership Book BigBetLeadership.com johnrossman.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Garik Tate, and we're talking about Deploying AI. Garik is an AI Futurist, Investor, and Strategy Consultant. His expertise lies at the intersection of AI, IQ, and EQ. He helps businesses increase their value using AI. With over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Garik has founded companies spanning Software Development, Outsourcing, and Publishing. Garik is a sought-after speaker on AI’s future and its practical application in business. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how companies and leaders need to be deploying AI. Show resources: Garik Tate on LinkedIn Valhalla website Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Randy Ross, and we're talking about Building a Remarkable Culture. Randy is a compelling communicator, craftsman of culture, and bestselling author of multiple books, including “Remarkable!,” “Roadmap to Remarkable!,” “Relationomics,” “Fireproof Happiness,” and his latest book entitled, "Make Life Good.” He has worked with brands like Delta, Berkshire Hathaway, GE, McDonald’s, Panasonic, Chick-fil-A, and others to inspire and enable countless people to find new passion and purpose in their work, work better together in teams, and have greater influence and impact. He believes that when people like what they do, they do it better, and when people like those they do it with, they work better together. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Building a Remarkable Culture. Show resources: Dr. Randy Ross's website Make Life Good: A Soul-Stirring Parable About What Really Matters book Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Sean Lemson, and we're talking about How to Prevent Bad Bosses. Sean is a leadership expert and an executive and team performance coach. He is the founder of Motivated Outcomes, an organization devoted to improving performance, engagement, and leadership in today’s organizations. He founded this company with one single mission: To help make work a place people want to be again. He is the author of the brand new book called One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company which was selected by CEO World Magazine as one of the top 5 books to read on principled leadership. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how companies poison their own success by hiring and promoting bad bosses. Show resources: One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company book Sean Lemson on LinkedIn Motivated Outcomes website Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Patrick McGuire, and we're talking about Middle Management Leadership. Patrick is an IT Director, Life Coach, Martial Artist, and Yoga Instructor. In his leadership roles, he has successfully navigated the complexities of technology management and team leadership in a fast-moving company. He also has a passion for personal development and helping others which he does through his life coaching programs. He has more than 200 hours of yoga training and has earned a black belt in Kung Fu requiring thousands of hours of training and practice. In his early 20s, Patrick faced significant challenges, which fueled his commitment to personal growth and development. He is now dedicated to guiding others through life’s obstacles, empowering them to become the best versions of themselves. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the importance of leadership in middle management. Show resources: Patrick McGuire on LinkedIn Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Lucie Voves, and we're discussing Building an Iconic Business. Lucie is the CEO and Founder of Church Hill Classics, a certified woman-owned business known online as diplomaframe.com. For more than 30 years, Church Hill Classics has handcrafted officially licensed diploma frames, certificate frames, photo frames, and awards for thousands of colleges and universities, honor societies, professional associations, corporate clients, and the U.S. Military. Lucie is a 12-time recipient of the Inc. 5000 Award and is also the exclusive awards vendor for the Inc. 5000, Female Founders, Fast Company, and Enterprising Women of the Year. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about leading a successful manufacturing business in the U.S. and Building an Iconic Business. Show resources: Diplomaframe.com Lucie Voves on LinkedIn Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Joshua Washington, and we're discussing the Leader’s Role in Business Performance. Joshua is the Founder of Lee Malveaux, a People Strategies and Solutions company specializing in helping businesses scale by using the latest research in psychology to create work cultures that inspire peak performance. Joshua has worked with over 200 businesses for nearly a decade, from startups to multi-million dollar enterprises. He has extensive experience training and coaching some of the brightest minds in business. He is also a top-rated keynote speaker who has spoken in front of audiences of up to 5,000 people. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the Leader’s Role in Business Performance. Show resources: Lee Malveaux website Joshua Washington on LinkedIn Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Charles Mayfield, and we're talking about Capitalizing on Your Talent Stack to start a business. Charles is a father, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and risk management strategist. He is the founder of Farrow Skincare, a lard-based skincare brand that was launched following Charles’ unique experiences as a regenerative farmer and health enthusiast. Prior to launching Farrow, Charles started Mayfield Pastures, a regenerative farming enterprise focused on producing high-quality pasture-based meat. In addition to his farming background, Charles is also the co-author of the Paleo Comfort Food cookbook series. I’m excited to have him on the show to discuss how his nutrition, culinary, farming, health coaching, and risk management experiences allowed him to Capitalize on his Talent Stack to start up a skincare brand. Show resources: Farrow Skincare website Farrow Skincare Instagram Farrow Skincare on X Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Robin Hills, and we're talking about Emotional Intelligence and Resilience. Robin is a business psychologist and emotional intelligence trainer. He is the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in educational training, coaching, and personal development focused on emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. He has taught over >500,000 people in 200 countries how to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and build an understanding of others. His educational programs on resilience and emotional intelligence cover the most comprehensive and detailed education of any emotional intelligence organization. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about resilience and emotional intelligence for leaders. Show resources: ei4change.com ei4change courses Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Lori Mazan, and we're talking about Revolutionizing Leadership. Lori is a distinguished 25-year executive coach who has provided tens of thousands of coaching sessions to top leaders, from Fortune 100 CEOs to venture-backed startup executives. She’s the co-founder, president, and chief coaching officer of Sounding Board, Inc., which offers a tech-driven, human-centric approach to leadership development. As the go-to leadership development firm for forward-looking companies like Chevron, Sprint, Citibank, and others, Lori and her team develop capabilities that produce immediate, positive business results. Lori has put these strategies into her new book, Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn how we can develop dynamic leaders through more modern training practices and begin Revolutionizing Leadership. Show resources: Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders Sounding Board, Inc. Lori Mazan on LinkedIn Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Aaron Salko, and we're talking about Mastering High Performance. Aaron is a Sales Management Professional with the innovative solutions-based company Stephen Gould. He has a demonstrated history of talent development, innovation, creativity, and organizational growth. For more than two decades, he has focused on human performance in both career and life in a highly competitive, entrepreneurial-based, global sales environment, with an intense concentration on exploring how the science and mechanisms of human behavior, psychology, social interaction, and human physiology apply to performance. Aaron is the Founder and Creator of The 9th Stratum and author of the book The 9th Stratum: Your Guide to High Performance. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Mastering High Performance. Show resources: The 9th Stratum: Your Guide to High-Performance book stratum-nine.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Brandon White, and we're talking about Elevating Business Planning. Brandon is an entrepreneur with two exists (so far) and lots of strikeouts. He is an author, podcaster, angel investor, former venture capitalist, and at one time worked in Marketing at America Online. In 1996, he founded Worldwide Angler, Inc., which was recognized as the #1 social networking and e-commerce site for sport fishermen on the internet. His latest book is called Back of the Napkin to... Business Plan in 11 Slides: How To Write a Business Plan On a Flight From San Francisco to New York. I'm excited to have him on the show to learn more about building a business plan that helps you make better business decisions and Elevating Business Planning. Show resources: Back of the Napkin to Business Plan in 11 Slides brandoncwhite.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Charlie Gilkey, an we're talking about Enhancing Team Performance. Charlie is a U.S. Army veteran, business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. His latest book is called Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. In this book, Charlie identifies team habits that can improve team performance and transform your work life. I’m excited to have him on the show and to learn more about establishing the right Team Habits and Enhancing Team Performance. Show resources: betterteamhabits.com Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results Book productiveflourishing.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Ken Russell & John Ruppel, and we're talking about Becoming a Thoughtful Leader. Ken is an award-winning technologist, trusted digital transformation leader, and innovation amplifier. He is an author, speaker, and board member known for helping organizations define and pursue their transformation journeys. John is a former U.S. Navy submariner, author, and leadership coach, guide, mentor, trainer, and enabler. He works with leaders, their teams, and their organizations around the globe to help them interpret, understand, and discern information—helping them realize successful results. They are the co-authors of Transact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader: Stories from the Journey. In this book, they discuss three types of leaders, transactional, transformational, and transcendent, in order to help leaders navigate and clarify a path toward becoming more thoughtful leaders. I’m excited to have them on the show to learn more about becoming a thoughtful leader. Show resources: Intelligence Catalyst Share your Story Transact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader Book Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Ben Johnson, and we're talking about Building a High-Performing Technology Team. Ben is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a global software consultancy that aims to help companies accelerate their technology initiatives. He is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming experience. Through his 20+ years as a software developer and leader, he has gained extensive experience with remotely distributed development teams and business success strategies. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the world of technology leadership and about Building a High-Performing Technology Team. Show resources: Particle41 website Book a session with Ben Johnson Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Erik Kellener, and we're talking about Adaptive Leadership. Erik is a partner at Evolution, a coaching, consulting, and investment firm. He is a leadership coach, management consultant, and strategic advisor. He brings more than 20 years of operating experience as a technology executive and thought leader for both emerging and established brands in the U.S. and overseas. Erik’s passion is directed toward unlocking leaders and their teams through a recipe of self-development and the integration of leadership strategies and frameworks. He is a believer that those leaders who adapt and recognize when change is necessary will foster a culture of innovation and resilience. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the concept of Adaptive Leadership. Show resources: Evolution website Erik Kellener Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Ed Fidoe, and we're talking about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader. Ed is the founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School. In this role, he is leading a revolution in higher education with an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on tackling complex global issues such as inequality, sustainability, ethics, and AI. Prior to founding this school, Ed was involved with other educational startups and had a tenure with McKinsey & Co. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader. Show resources: London Interdisciplinary School website Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Randi Roberts, and we're talking about Finding Joy in Your Career. Randi is president of Randi Roberts Coaching and founder of the Fulfilling Career, Happy Life community. She is an executive and career life coach, helping people learn to love their work as they achieve their career goals. Before becoming a certified coach, Randi had a successful 30+ year career as a pharmaceutical executive, working for both large companies and a small start-up. Randi loves helping professionals become re-energized by their work and attain career fulfillment without compromising what matters to them most. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about what it takes to proactively manage your career and Finding Joy in Your Career. Show resources: Randi Roberts Career Guide Randi Roberts Coaching Fulfilling Career Happy Life podcast Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Joe Polanin, and we're talking about Military to Corporate Leadership. Joe is a retired US Navy Captain who spent 30 years in in Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He deployed around the world for combat operations and has served or lived in over 75 countries. After transitioning from the Navy, Joe and his daughters founded The Alaka’i Leadership Group, which is a Strategic Accelerator. His company provides senior executive consulting, fractional C-suite leadership, and keynote speaking that integrates best practices from the battlefield to the boardroom. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about his experiences and approaches in Military to Corporate Leadership. Show resources: The Alaka'i Leadership Group Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Claire Chandler, and we're talking about Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent. Claire is president and founder of Talent Boost, where she specializes in aligning HR and business leaders to deliver strategic outcomes today and in the future. She has more than 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership. She uses that experience to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. She has broad-based expertise in management team due diligence, organizational design, acquisition integration, onboarding, strategic planning, executive coaching, and performance acceleration. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about the leader’s role in Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent. Show resources: growthonpurpose.com talentboost.net clairechandler.net Chillin Chandler the Chinchilla Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Brian Lillie, and we're discussing what it means to Listen, Learn, then Lead. Brian is a United States Air Force veteran and a globally recognized transformational leader with more than 20 years of C-Suite experience in the technology space. Brian wears many hats. He has been known as “Coach Lillie” for the past 18 years and is a former All-Star pitcher for the Giants’ Fantasy Camp leagues. Brian was pursuing a PhD in leadership from Pepperdine University before he was recruited to join Rackspace as their new president. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how the military and sports have helped him to become a highly successful C-suite leader and what it means to Listen, Learn, then Lead. Show resources: Brian Lillie on LinkedIn Rackspace Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Frank Kitchen, and we're talking about Cooking Up High Performance. Frank is known as “The performance chef.” He is an author and keynote speaker who works with organizations to “fire up” the performance of their teams. All of Frank’s “Kitchen Inspired” programs are Interactive Learning Experiences that provide teams with the proven recipes, ingredients, tools, and techniques needed to Flip their Mindset and Cook Up Mouth-Watering Results. He is a 2022 recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional Designation from the National Speakers Association which is the Highest Earned Honor in the Speaking Industry. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk to him about his unique approach to motivating teams and Cooking Up High Performance. Show resources: Frank Kitchen's Website "Fresh from the Kitchen" Book Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Sara Schairer, and we're talking about Inspiring Compassionate Leadership. Sara is the founder and executive director of COMPASSION IT, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes. She is a Stanford-certified instructor of Compassion Cultivation Training and has taught at the UCSD Center for Mindfulness, Kaiser Permanente, the Naval Medical Center, and in Africa. She is actively working with businesses to develop more compassionate workplaces. She is the author of a new book called A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about Inspiring Compassionate Leadership. Show resources: Compassion It Website A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet Book Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m joined by Steve Shenbaum, and we're talking about The Power of Positive Humor in leadership. Steve is the founder of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm that employs game dynamics and improvisation to teach high-performance teamwork as well as communication, story-telling, public speaking, and presentation skills. For over 27 years, Steve and his company have helped people at the highest level of every sphere in the country, including leaders at Fortune 100 companies, college and professional sports teams, all branches of the military, NASA, and the U.S. House of Representatives. Steve gained notoriety for his early acting career, with featured roles in popular comedy films and shows such as Space Jam, Will & Grace, and American Pie 2. He understands the immense power of positive humor in facilitating team building and communication. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about the power of positive humor in leadership. Show resources: Game on Nation Websites Game on Nation Newsletter Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Michael Schank, and we're talking about Navigating Digital Transformation. Michael is the Founder and Managing Director at Process Inventory Advisors. He has over 25 years of experience as a management consultant in the financial services industry. He advises clients on technology, process, risk, and large-scale business and digital transformations. His latest book is called Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and Delivering Results with the Process Inventory Framework. In this book, Michael shares how to drive a new level of operating efficiency and agility that is necessary to thrive in this digital era. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Navigating Digital Transformation. Show resources: Digital Transformation Success Book Michael Schank on LinkedIn processinventory.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by David Dodson, and we're talking about What your MBA didn’t Teach you about Leadership. David is an award-winning faculty member of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he guides students in tactical execution. His success in the classroom follows years of experience as a practitioner. He started at McKinsey & Company as a consultant and became a serial entrepreneur, operating six companies as CEO or Executive Chairman. He has since served as a board member of more than 40 public and private companies and has been an active investor in over 150 businesses. He is the author of a new book called The Manager’s Handbook: Five Simple Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition. In this book, David shows readers how to master the essential skills necessary to run an effective organization. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn What your MBA didn’t Teach you about Leadership. Show resources: The Manager’s Handbook David Dodson's website Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Jeff Skipper, and we're talking about Leading Change Successfully. Jeff is an international change leadership consultant for organizations in energy, finance, technology, and other industries. For over 25 years, beginning with a twelve-year career at IBM, he has guided change projects by focusing on the people side of change. As CEO, he grew a transformation services company to seven figures in just five years. His latest book is called Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change During Global Transformation. In this book, Jeff uses case studies from the pandemic to illustrate key strategies for leading dramatic change. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn about Leading Change Successfully. Show resources: Jeff Skipper's Website Dancing with Disruption Book Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Robert Dilenschneider, and we're talking about Power and Influence in Today’s Changing World. Robert formed The Dilenschneider Group back in 1991. Headquartered in New York, Miami, and Chicago, the firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies, leading families, and individuals around the world. They focus on mergers and acquisitions, crisis communications, marketing, government affairs, and international media. Robert has authored 18 books. His latest book is called The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence: Everything You Need to Know. In this book, Robert explains how technology and globalization have changed the ways to build and keep success. He reminds readers that, to accomplish your goals, you must gain power and apply it with proper wisdom. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Power and Influence in Today’s Changing World. Show resources: The Dilenschneider Group website The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Neal and I are giving away 30 signed copies of this new book to the first 30 people to subscribe and comment on the video of this episode on YouTube. On this very special 300th episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I'm joined by Neal Woodson. We are talking about The Power of Giving a $#!+. Neal is a teacher, coach, author, and speaker who is determined to put people first as the key to better business. His vision is a world where workplaces and customer spaces are focused on people helping other people succeed. His background includes decades of leadership experience in a variety of industries. He has written over 500 blog posts and two amazing books. His latest book, Giving a $#!+: How A Willingness to Be Inconvenienced Can Transform Your Business, Work, and Life, offers readers a plan for making businesses more human. I was honored to write the foreword to this wonderful new book. I’m excited to have Neal back on the show for this very special 300th episode to discuss The Power of Giving a $#!+. Show resources: Giving a $#!+: How a Willingness to Be Inconvenienced Can Transform Your Business, Work, and Life Neal Woodson's website Neal Woodson on X Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Grayson James, and we're talking about Effective Organizational Collaboration. Grayson is the CEO of Full Contact Institute. For over 30 years, he has taken an uncommon approach to helping executives, boards, and senior management teams transform their collaborative business performance. He is the former CEO of a nationally acclaimed multi-campus private school system and a 6th Degree Black Belt in Aikido. In his latest book, Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration, Grayson helps leaders understand what it takes to become better collaborators. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the internal art of Effective Organizational Collaboration. Show resources: Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration Full Contact Institute Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Mark Wegman, and we're talking about the heart of innovation. Mark is known for his contributions to algorithms and compiler optimization. Pretty much every commercial quality optimizing compiler is based on his inventions. Every GIF format image on the internet depends on the ideas he’s patented. He has published and patented more than 100 works, with more than 18,000 citations, primarily in algorithms, information theory, and software engineering. Mark is the co-author of the new book The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand, where he helps readers tap into customers’ unmet authentic demand. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the heart of innovation. Show resources: The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Will Collins, and we're talking about the Evolving Role of Human Resources. Will is the president of New Venture Resources, an HR consultancy specializing in helping small businesses. He was raised on a tobacco farm in rural NC, and after getting his undergraduate in personnel management, he went on to lead HR teams for 50 years, most of that time in the manufacturing sector. Will also served as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Workforce Development for the State of North Carolina. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the Evolving Role of Human Resources. Show resources: Will Collins' website Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Drew Jones, and we're talking about Anthropology and Workplace Culture. Drew is an anthropologist, former business school professor, and practicing management consultant. He is a founding partner of Experient, a workplace culture and strategy consultancy. Over the past 20 years, Drew has worked on culture, leadership, and workplace design projects with clients throughout the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. He has published widely in academic management journals and magazines and has published three previous books on design thinking and innovation, coworking, and activity-based working. His new book is called Open Culture Handbook: Five Questions to Drive Engagement and Innovation. I’m excited to have him on the show to discuss how Anthropology and Workplace Culture can create a culture that drives engagement. Show resources: Open Culture Handbook: Five Questions to Drive Engagement and Innovation Dr. Drew Jones's website Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Manoel Luiz Amorim, and we're talking about the Secrets of Organizational Culture Change. Manoel has served as President, CEO, and Partner of several companies in different sectors in Brazil, Latin America, Europe, and the USA. He is also a founding partner of MXF Investments, K2A Partners, and a partner with Peak Capital Partners. He has served on several Boards of Directors in different capacities. He is the co-author of the new book called The Secret of Culture Change: How Building Authentic Stories Can Transform Your Organization. Manoel shares important lessons from business leaders who have successfully achieved culture change in this book. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about how to learn the Secrets of Organizational Culture Change. Show resources: The Secret of Culture Change: How to Build Authentic Stories That Transform Your Organization Manoel Luiz Amorim on LinkedIn Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Rick Walker, and we're talking about Growth, Happiness, and Success in Business and Life. Rick is a renowned leader across multiple domains. As Founder-CEO, he built a 400-employee company, scaled a 2,000+ team member nonprofit into 53 countries as Chairman, and recruited $5 Billion of capital investments to his hometown to generate 5,000 new jobs. Rick currently serves as the Assets Director at Stratiq Capital, the private equity firm he founded. He is the host of Conversations at the Mansion where he interviews guests like Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Mike Lee, Lee Greenwood, Congressman Dan Kershaw, and others. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more from his leadership experiences and what he’s learned talking to some of the world’s most powerful leaders. So, tune in to learn about Growth, Happiness, and Success in Business and Life. Show resources: rickwalker.com Rick Walker's Newsletter Rick Walker's YouTube Channel Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Marsha Acker, and we're Unveiling the Secrets of Leading Change. Marsha is the founder and CEO of TeamCatapult, a leadership development firm. She is also an executive and leadership team coach, author, speaker, facilitator, and host of the Defining Moments of Leadership Podcast. Marsha helps leaders identify and break through stuck patterns of communication that get in the way of high performance. She is known internationally as a facilitator of meaningful conversations, a host of dialogue, and a passionate agilest. Her latest book is called Build Your Model for Leading Change: A Guided Workbook to Catalyze Clarity and Confidence in Leading Yourself and Others. Listen in as we Unveil the Secrets of Leading Change. Show resources: Marsha Acker on LinkedIn TeamCatapult website TeamCatapult leadership blog Build Your Model for Leading Change: A Guided Workbook to Catalyze Clarity and Confidence in Leading Yourself and Others Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by David Henkin & Thomas Bertels, and we are talking about Redesigning Work. David is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with a proven record of success in prominent global companies as well as start-ups. He is the author of several books and has taught in a top-rated university business school program while also serving as an innovator, consultant, and coach for corporate and nonprofit leaders. Thomas is the president and founder of Purpose Works, a management consulting firm on a mission to make work more productive, valuable, meaningful, and impactful. He has twenty-five years of experience working with companies ranging from Fortune 10 firms to start-ups to improve organizational effectiveness and transform how work gets done. David & Thomas are co-authors of a groundbreaking new book called Fixing Work: A Tale about Designing Jobs Employees Love. I’m excited to have them on the show to talk about Redesigning Work. Show resources: fixing-work.com Fixing Work: A Tale about Designing Jobs Employees Love Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m joined by Steven Pemberton today, and we're talking about moving from the Corporate Grind to Entrepreneurship. After spending five and a half years working in corporate, Steven quit in 2020 and started his own business. Steven and his wife have built two 7-figure e-commerce businesses generating over $3 million in sales. Today they own and operate Elevatum, a business consultancy and Hollowco, a Virtual Events Production Company. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn how he successfully escaped the corporate grind and the lessons he learned along the way through Entrepreneurship. Show resources: Steven Pemberton's website Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Monica Elgemark, and we're talking about how to Unlock the Secrets of Effective Leadership. Monica is based in Sweden and has more than 20 years of leadership experience within the B2B and B2C markets in the Nordic region. Her work has covered several companies and industries at the forefront of change and market disruption. She is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Oneflow, an all-in-one digital contract platform. Monica is passionate about all things digital, marketing, and customer-centricity. She also believes that people are the driving force behind any successful business. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about how to Unlock the Secrets of Effective Leadership. Show resources: Monica Elgemark on LinkedIn Oneflow website Oneflow on LinkedIn Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Yosi Amram, and we are talking about Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. Dr. Amram is a distinguished psychologist, an executive coach catering to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders, and a pioneer researcher in spiritual intelligence. In fact, his work has received over 1,000 academic citations. A study by Bain & Company identified 33 inspirational leadership traits and found that " inspired " employees are twice as productive as those who are merely “satisfied.” To help leaders seeking to inspire and empower authentic and purposeful leadership, Dr. Amram has launched his latest book, Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired. This book guides leaders to develop spiritual intelligence through a connection to the core of their existence – their spirit. I’m excited to have him on the show to better understand Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. Show resources: Dr. Yosi Amram's website Spiritually Intelligent Assessment (Free) Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Linda Clemons, and we're talking about Mastering Body Language. Linda is a charismatic speaker and corporate trainer with more than three decades of experience helping clients boost sales. As a nonverbal communications expert, she provides sales and leadership teams with an awareness of how body language can improve performance and outcomes. She has worked with companies such as Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Coca-Cola, Spanx, Toyota, Twitter, and many others. She is the author of a new book called Back in Touch: Using the Power of Body Language to Connect Through COVID. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Mastering Body Language. Show resources: Linda Clemons on Instagram lindaclemons.com Back in Touch: Using the Power of Body Language to Connect Through COVID Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Gabe Zichermann, and we're talking about Communicating Powerfully. Gabe is an entrepreneur, author, investor, and leader whose books, speeches, and workshops focus on gamification and behavioral design. Companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon have adopted Gabe’s theories and practices, leading to significant revenue increases over time. A frequent keynote speaker and speaking coach, he’s helped hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, executives, and celebrities communicate beautifully in all settings. His new book is called The A-ha! Method: Communicating Powerfully in a Time of Distraction. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Communicating Powerfully. Show resources: The A-ha! Method: Communicating Powerfully in a Time of Distraction book gabezichermann.com Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Diana Lowe, and we're talking about Emotional Intelligence for Remote Leaders. Diana is the CEO of Blue Light Leadership, a leadership development company focused on educating, training, and coaching emotional intelligence for remote leaders. Blue Light helps companies keep their top talent in this new remote and hybrid work environment. Diana has 15 years of working with Directors and Senior Executives in Fortune 500 companies to transform their team spirit and communication, turning low-performing teams into highly productive and engaged leaders. She works on unleashing the power of emotional intelligence to create cultures of high performance. She equips remote leaders with the tools they need to succeed in today’s workplace. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Emotional Intelligence for Remote Leaders. Show resources: Diana Lowe on LinkedIn Blue Light Leadership website Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Tom Burbage, and we're talking about Building the F-35 Lightning II. Tom is a Naval Academy graduate, former Navy Test pilot, industry leader, and author. As a Naval Aviator, he accumulated more than 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft and retired as a U.S. Navy Captain in 1994. He also worked at Lockheed Martin as an Executive VP/GM for both the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 programs. He is the co-author of the book F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his leadership experience in the military and in business and learn the leadership lesson from Building the F-35 Lightning II. Show resources: F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II Tom Burbage on LinkedIn Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Marisa Murray, and we're talking about Leadership Blind Spots. Marisa is a leadership development expert and the CEO of Leaderley International, an organization dedicated to helping executives become better leaders in today’s rapidly changing, highly complex world. Marisa leverages over two decades of executive experience as a former Partner with Accenture and VP at Bell Canada in providing executive coaching and leadership development services for organizations including Molson-Coors, Pratt & Whitney, and Queen’s University. She is the author of three Amazon Best Selling leadership development books - Work Smart, Iterate! And her latest book, Blind Spots: How Great Leaders Uncover Problems and Unlock Performance. I’m excited to have her on the show to understand more about Leadership Blind Spots. Show resources: Blind Spots: How Great Leaders Uncover Problems and Unlock Performance leaderley.com Marisa Murray on LinkedIn Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Joyce Wilson-Sanford, and we're talking about What Employees Want from their Leaders. Joyce is an Executive Coach working with organizational development executives who are facing the challenges of a new kind of workplace. She is a strategic organizational and leadership development expert, specializing in organizational innovations, large culture change, senior-level leadership development, and organizational transitions of all kinds. She is a former Executive Vice President of Strategic Organizational and Leadership Development at the Delhaize Group, a global food retailer. Joyce also co-hosts the popular Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD podcast. I’m excited to learn from her experiences in organizational and leadership development and talk about What Employees Want from their Leaders. Show resources: Joyce Wilson-Sanford's website Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD podcast Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices