Deep Leadership

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

Today, I’m joined by Jeff Fischer, and we're talking about Biotech Leadership. Jeff is the co-founder and president of Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics. Before starting Longhorn, he was an executive vice president and CFO in the biotech industry. He is a former infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about his experiences in leadership in Biotech Leadership. Show resources: Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics website Jeff Fischer on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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 Karen Eber, and we're talking about Leadership Storytelling. Karen is an author, international consultant, and keynote speaker. She has a popular TED talk called “How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders.” Karen is the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group. She helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, teams, and culture one story at a time. Her clients include General Electric, Microsoft, Kate Spade, US Olympic Association, and universities like MIT and Stanford. She is the author of a new book called The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Leadership Storytelling. Show resources: Karen TED Talk KarenEber.com The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire book Sponsors: 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 Paul ter Wal, and we're talking about How to Build Engagement. Paul is a Global Engagement Explorer, employability expert, and workplace architect. For more than 25 years, he has been in the speaking, consulting, and training business for executives, Human Beings directors, and employees. Paul works on both sides, employer, and employees, to create better leadership, work happiness, and profitability. His concept is based on finding the “Non-Negotiables” and the core values of the individual as well as the company. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Build Engagement. Show resources: Employee Engagement Survey Employee Engagement Video paulterwal.com Paul ter Wal on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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 Bessi Graham, and we are talking about How to Make Money Doing Good. Bessi is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring doing good and making money back together. She works with established business leaders who want to build on their success and align their company with their values but are concerned about the impact of these changes on their bottom line. She helps them understand that they can do good and make money. In fact, doing good is the competitive advantage their businesses have been missing. I’m excited to have her on the show to understand How to Make Money Doing Good in our businesses. Show resources: bessigraham.com The 5 Questions Every Decisive Leader Can Answer Sponsors: 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 retired Brigadier General Stephen Iacovelli, and we're talking about How to Lead People. Stephen enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1984 and served for 39 years. He was commissioned in 1989 and commanded at all levels, from Platoon to Division. Prior to his retirement, he served as Commanding General of the 94th Training Division and Deputy Commanding General of the Combined Arms Support Command at Ft. Lee, VA. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his deep experience in leading men and women in the military and his knowledge of How to Lead People. Show resources: Stephen Iacovelli's website Stephen Iacovelli's email Sponsors: 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 Shane Foss, and we are talking about How to Lead a Startup. Shane is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hooray Health. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was a Surgical Technologist and began his love of medicine. He worked in senior leadership positions in the healthcare industry in device sales management, strategic planning, and P&L responsibilities before starting his own business targeting affordable healthcare. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his experiences in How to Lead a Startup. Show resources: Hooray Health website Shane Foss on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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 Nadine Zeinoun, and we're answering the question - What is Emotional Intelligence? Nadine is a certified Executive, Emotional Intelligence, and Team Coach. She is also the host of the popular TV Show and podcast “Shine Your Light." After more than 15 years of managerial experience in the corporate pharmaceutical sector, she began her work coaching and training leaders and teams. She helps leaders become more emotionally intelligent, meet their goals, and build highly engaged teams. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn What Emotional Intelligence is and how to be more effective as a leader. Show resources: nadinezeinoun.com Free 45 minute session Nadine Zeinoun on Instagram Sponsors: 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 Cary Sparrow, and we're talking about Military, Corporate, and Startup Leadership. Cary is the founder and CEO of WageScape, which is the world’s largest and most comprehensive platform for real-time intelligence on the labor market. He is an experienced business leader and engineer who has thrived throughout his career with his entrepreneurial approach and a keen eye for innovation opportunities. Cary is a former Naval Officer who served on nuclear fast attack submarines. I’m excited to have another submariner on the show to talk about his experiences in Military, Corporate, and Startup Leadership. Show resources: WageScape Cary Sparrow on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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. Deji Ayoade, and we're talking about Achieving your Dreams. Deji is the first African immigrant to become a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force and serve in three U.S. military branches. He’s a trained veterinary surgeon, combat medic, Nuclear Weapon System SME, Senior Program Analyst, and a U.S. Space Force Department of Defense Civilian at the Pentagon. His new book is called Underground: A Memoir of Hope, Faith, and the American Dream. In this book, Deji tells the story of how he overcame an impoverished childhood in Nigeria to achieve his American Dream. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Achieving your Dreams. Show resources: dejiayoade.com Underground: A Memoir of Hope, Faith, and the American Dream book Sponsors: 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. Brian Smith, and we're talking about Mastering Positive Influence. Brian is the founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 19,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter Mary Griffin, Brian has authored a new book called Positive Influence: Be the “I” in Team. This book instructs readers in the fine art of transforming their influence into a force for good; for themselves, the teams they work in, and the environment around them. Now, John Maxwell said, “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” I’m excited to have Brian on the show to learn more about Mastering Positive Influence. Show resources: IA Business Advisors Positive Influence: Be the “I” in Team book Sponsors: 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 Bobby Harrington, and we're talking about The Power of Self-Leadership. Bobby is the founder of the Rubicon Course of Action (COA), which specializes in performance coaching programs and immersive leadership development events. Bobby has practiced leadership in sports, martial arts, the military, private business, and a Fortune 100 oil and gas company. Bobby has taught leadership in twenty-four different countries across thirteen languages. His work includes a focus on people leadership, team design, and technical innovation leadership. He is a United States Marine Corps Gulf War veteran and author of Lead You: The Winning Combination to Achieve Personal and Professional Success. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about The Power of Self-Leadership. Show resources: Lead You book Bobby Harrington on LinkedIn Strongeryoucoaching.com Sponsors: 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 Josselyne Herman-Saccio, and we're talking about Becoming Unflappable. Josselyne is a master coach in the Art Of Being Unmessable-with no matter what life throws at you. She has spent over 30 years as an entrepreneur, author, coach, leader, and designer of transformative programs. Her mission is to empower people to live the life of their dreams NOW versus someday and develop themselves to be “unmessable-with” in the process. One fun fact about Josselyne is that she is a former pop singer and songwriter. Her group recorded the hit song That’s What Love Can Do, which was the Billboard #1 song in America. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about Becoming Unflappable. Show resources: Gift from Joss theartofbeingunmessablewith.com Sponsors: 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 Bob Pearce, and we're talking about How to Overcome Obstacles. Bob joined the British Army as a 16-year-old apprentice, was commissioned before his 20th birthday, and left 37 years later as a Colonel in the Royal Logistic Corps. He has commanded soldiers in training organizations, NATO deployments, and at war. He completed the All Arms Commando Course at the young age of 37. He has a master’s degree in Leadership and Management and a master's in Corporate Governance, which he is now studying for a PhD. He is the author of How to Climb a 12-Foot Wall: Ten Military Lessons in Leadership, where he shares his unique leadership experiences that apply to all walks of life. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Overcome Obstacles. Show resources: How to Climb a 12-Foot Wall book 12ftwall.com Sponsors: 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 Michele Molitor, and we're talking about How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome. Michele is a speaker, author, executive coach, and hypnotherapist. She is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting and co-author of the best-selling book Breakthrough Healing. Michele works with executives and entrepreneurs, where she brings over 30 years of experience, intuitive insights, and strategic business savvy to help them succeed. Her clients dub her The Mind Detective because she is an expert at helping high-achieving professionals remove the roadblocks created by imposter syndrome, anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome. Show resources: Michele Molitor's website Free ebook: What’s Causing Your Imposter Syndrome? Discover the keys to Become UnShakeable in your confidence Release, Reclaim, Revitalize: Conquer Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt Learn how to retain top talent through human dignity (Use the code: NECTAR-L915 to take the survey for free) Sponsors: 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 Jacqueline Farrington, and we are talking about Effective Leadership Communications. Jacqueline has over 20 years of experience as a change-maker, empowering leaders and their teams to spark transformation and innovation through communications. She is the founder and president of Farrington Partners, where she works with senior and board-level leaders. She is known for her refreshingly direct yet supportive and science-backed approach. She is also the award-winning author of The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro (Virtually or in Person). I’m excited to have her on the show to learn the importance of Effective Leadership Communications. Show resources: The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations book Farrington Partners website Jacqueline Farrington on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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 a long-time friend of the show, John Brubaker, aka Coach Bru, and we're talking about the Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso. Coach Bru is a former college lacrosse coach, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement. He’s the guy who helped me get the Deep Leadership podcast started, and he wrote the foreword to my first bestselling book, I Have the Watch. Coach Bru has a new book called The Lasso Way, where he unpacks leadership lessons from the world’s greatest fictional football coach, Ted Lasso. If you haven’t watched Ted Lasso on Apple TV yet, don’t worry; we’ll try to avoid too many spoilers in this discussion. I recommend that every leader watch this show, though, and get this book. I’m excited to talk to Coach Bru about the Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso. Show resources: coachbru.com The Coach Bru Podcast The Lasso Way: Leadership Lessons from the World's Favorite Football Coach Sponsors: 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 Vaughn Sigmon, and we're talking about How to Be a Results-Driven Leader. Vaughn is the co-founder of Results-Driven Leadership. He is a leadership development expert, podcaster, and author. He has worked with hundreds of businesses, helping them deploy his programs and advice. His methods are brought from his real-world experience working on the front lines and living the role of a high-impact leader and manager. His coaching and training programs offer no theory, just common-sense advice and direction. He is a former executive with CarMax, the world’s largest and most respected company in the auto industry, and is a Fortune 100 Best Places to Work. Vaughn's mission is to improve the impact of executives and other managers by increasing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about How to Be a Results-Driven Leader. Show resources: RDLTraining.com Vaughn Sigmon on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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. Claude Berube, and we're discussing the Leadership of Admiral Rickover. Claude wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Navy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency, which became the book On Wide Seas. He has worked on political campaigns, as an analyst and team leader at the Office of Naval Intelligence, as a national security fellow in the U.S. Senate, and as a defense contractor for Naval Sea Systems Command and the Office of Naval Research. He is concluding nearly 20 years of teaching at the U.S. Naval Academy. He retired as a Commander from the US Navy Reserves, where he was an intelligence officer. His third novel, The Philippine Pact, came out earlier this year, and his fifth non-fiction book, Rickover Uncensored, is now available. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the life and leadership of Admiral Rickover, a man who had a tremendous impact on the U.S. submarine force. Show resources: Rickover Uncensored Dr. Claude Berube's author profile Sponsors: 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 Kimberly Benoit, and we're talking about How to Tame Toxicity at Work. Kimberly is a leadership & workplace toxicity expert who coaches, consults, and speaks for organizations needing fresh strategies to keep great leaders, unite teams, and combat toxicity. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience across a variety of industries and companies, from small nonprofits to Fortune 50s like Target. Kimberly believes we all bring our own “BS” to the workplace buffet, so kicking toxic cultures has to start from the inside out. She is the bestselling author of We’ve All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about How to Tame Toxicity at Work. Show resources: Kimberly Benoit website 3 Basic Things Leaders Should Be Doing to Create a Highly Engaged Team We’ve All Done It book Sponsors: 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 Frank Höving, and we're talking about How to Lead inside a Corporation. Frank is Vice President of the Western European Market Cluster for Symrise, a $6 billion B2B supplier of food ingredients, scent, and flavor products. He is a results-driven, compassionate leader who has a successful track record of delivering profitable growth. He has dedicated his life to “Doing Good From Farm to Fork” - beginning with his family’s farming background to making a positive impact in the industry through successful leadership. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Lead inside a Corporation. Show resources: Symrise Frank Höving on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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 Tina Parker, and we are discussing How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader. Tina is the founder of Lead Outside the Lines, bringing her unique, heart-centered, science-backed approach to leadership development. As a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former C-Level Executive, and founder of multiple businesses, she knows the relentless demands and pressures of leading in a rapidly evolving world. With a master's degree in leadership and certification in neuro-encoding, brain health, and transformational mindset, Tina has become a trusted guide for hundreds of ambitious leaders. Tina helps leaders unleash the Courageously Authentic Leader within and designs a clear pathway to transform their greatest visions into meaningful impact. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader. Show resources: Connect to Your Vision Micro-Guide Lead Outside the Lines website Scale Up Event Tina Parker on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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 Scott Ward, and we're discussing How to Get Important Things Done. Scott is the founder of a software company called HabitStack, which, as you know, is a generous sponsor of this podcast. He has a degree in Philosophy. But he’s spent the last two decades in the startup world. He’s been a software developer, a tech entrepreneur coach, and the creator of a software platform that helps teams focus on important goals despite being busy. He’s an expert in the areas of goal setting, strategy execution, accountability, and habit formation. He’s helped people achieve over 35,000 goals through his coaching and software. His goal is to help teams rise above the tyranny of the urgent and build the habit of making important things happen. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Get Important Things Done. Show resources: Habitstack Scott Ward on LinkedIn Sponsors: 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. Karuna Ramanadan, and we're answering the question, What is Transformational Leadership? Karuna is a transformational leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations. He is a former naval warship captain from the Republic of Singapore Navy who went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development. Karuna is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting, bringing with him deep experience gained from designing and facilitating more than 2,500 company sessions. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn What is Transformational Leadership? Show resources: Dr. Karuna Ramanadan's email Dr. Karuna Ramanadan on LinkedIn Dr. Karuna Ramanadan's website Sponsors: 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 Miriam Meima, and we're talking about Unleashing your Leadership Potential. Miriam has been a coach & facilitator for over twenty years, dedicating her life to studying the overlap between business and psychology. Miriam has coached founders and executives at hundreds of companies, including a dozen valued at over $1 billion. She works 1:1 with senior leaders, facilitates team offsites, and develops customized leadership development journeys for leaders at all levels. Her specialty is helping people unlock the next level of performance while maximizing authenticity. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn about Unleashing your Leadership Potential. Show resources: Miriam Meima's website Miriam Meima on LinkedIn Sponsors: Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Marian Temelkov, and we're talking about Leading with Care. Marian is the co-founder and CEO of Dynamis Group, a Global Talent Consultancy specializing in Succession, Executive Search, and Leadership Audits. The success of his company is driven by his philosophy of ‘seeing people not for who they are, but for who they can become.’ Marian advocates and champions Leading with Care and the Care Culture. He co-founded the Leaders Who Care platform to increase awareness and to help transform C-Suite executives. He also co-founded the Leader Academy. For over 20 years, he has invested in creating academies, spaces, and communities for future leaders to help them discover a purpose-driven career or establish mission-driven companies. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Leading with Care. Show resources: Marian Temelkov on LinkedIn Dynamis Group website The Leaders Who Care Podcast Sponsors: Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices