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The Accountability CEOScott Wine, has 16 years as CEO and top executive at major public companies like CNH, Polaris, UTC Fire and Security, Danaher, and Honeywell.He shares his proven approach for instilling accountability across organizations and teams at all levels. Just wait until you hear how this one strategy......delivered REMARKABLE results and success for thousands.Without accountability, even the strongest and most brilliant teams can fail.You know it when you see blame-shifting and missed opportunities.That's where Scott's powerful message comes in!Scott's LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wine-bb67844What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeWhy He Often Traveled by Horse and Buggy.Life Lesson from a CEO Father.What He Learned Running the Executive Dining Room for General Colin Powell..A Leadership Lesson in Cup of Coffee.Navy experiences, leadership lessons, and career advice.Teamwork and Accountability..Indian Motorcycles - Leading a Transformation.The Daily Activity that Boosts his Focus and Clarify.A Gadget that Contributed to his Success.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The Groove LeaderAaron Nursey, Founder and CEO of Direct Components, reveals how his DJ'ing for the team infuses the workplace with an electrifying energy. This vibrant approach not only boosts morale but also sparks outstanding performance, making the 26-year-old company a standout hub of creativity and enthusiasm in its industry.---- Direct Components has experienced exponential growth and recently became the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s #1 ranked Fastest Growing Company in “Fast 50,” and listed in Inc. 5000.He’s also Founder and Chairman of the Board to Nursey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that aids underserved communities AND DJChipBroker.Direct Components is the direct source for quality components. Since their inception in 1998, they’ve built an extensive global network of approved and trusted suppliers.  This network is their advantage over the competition allowing them to procure high quality, allocated, obsolete, and hard to find parts at rock bottom prices and pass this savings on to their clients.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronnursey/Company Link: http://www.directics.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeWhat Catching Lizards Taught him about Business.How Coming from Humble Beginning Drove His Motivation.How to Harmonize Business and Philanthropy.His Strategy to Empower Employees Through Music and Culture.Balancing AI and Human Intelligence in Your Business.3 Ways to Make Your Business More Resilient.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Food Fight!Join Brandon Rhoten, Chief Marketing Officer at GroundTruth, as he shares his most compelling stories and lessons from the world of bold, snarky marketing. You'll discover how he revolutionized Wendy's brand with viral Twitter feuds, turning the fast-food giant into a social media powerhouse.You'll also get an insider’s look at the creative strategies that sparked growth at Papa John’s International and Potbelly Sandwich Works. These lessons for building strong consumer relationships in the competitive food industry—can be applied to boost any business!GroundTruth is a media platform that drives in-store visits and other real business results.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonrhoten/Company Link: https://www.groundtruth.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeWhy to Cheer For Others On LinkedIn.Insights from Healthy vs Unhealthy Marketing.Why the Wendy's FROSTY Matters.What Happened When He Picked a Fight with the Industry Leader.Why He Hired Comics to Roast the Competition.How a Big Brand Makes a Personal Connection.A Prioritization Hack.When You Should Go “All In” on an Idea.A Vital Lesson He Learned from His First Job.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The CAULIPOWER Founder, Gail Becker ......took a bold leap of faith.She traded an illustrious corporate career and went ALL In on a singular vegetable. Driven by a moment of profound inspiration, she forged a groundbreaking category in the "better-for-you" frozen food industry. Under her leadership, CAULIPOWER skyrocketed to over $100 million in revenue in just three years, transforming the market with unprecedented speed and impact.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-becker-734aa26/Company Link: https://eatcaulipower.comWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode✅ What Grew her Success from One Kitchen to 30,000 Whole Foods.✅ A Strategy She Used for Building a High-Performing Team.✅ Why Pizza Box Messages are So Important.✅ The Inspiration for her Business.✅ A Coupon for Lead the Team Listeners!-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

No Fail LeadershipGarry Schwartz, COO of Mission Technologies, is a Marine Officer Veteran and has seen his fair share of high-pressure situations.AND in this interview you'll hear how he navigated one that is toughest beyond the battlefield......when a leadership shakeup challenged the organization, Garry knew he had to take a risk. Facing an uncertain future, he boldly presented the new leader with a "no-fail" list of urgent priorities, putting his own reputation on the line. Little did he know, this act of courage would become the catalyst for his rise to the top, as he was unexpectedly promoted to a prestigious leadership role within the organization.Garry makes us all consider the stakes... and then turn high-risk decisions into pivotal opportunities for growth.Every leader can use this principle by embracing bold, decisive actions that clearly outline priorities and taking responsibility for those decisions, even in the face of uncertainty.-----Garry Schwartz is Chief Operating Officer of Mission Technologies, a $3 billion division of HII, which is a Fortune 500 defense company.He also spent five years as a group president running different business units of up to 3200 personnel and $1 billion in revenue delivering integrated all-domain solutions in service of the nation.He is also a former Marine Officer with 21 years of military service and two combat tours followed by 20 years in the defense industry.—HII develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned autonomous systems; LVC solutions; fleet modernization; and critical nuclear operations—-LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-schwartz-6a8bb167/Company Link: https://hii.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeTips for Protecting the Digital Battlefield.Stress-Proof Strategies for High-Pressure Roles.Bridging the Gap Civilian-Military Collaboration for Innovation.Unleashing AI's Edge to Transform Modern Warfare.Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape.3 Lessons in Adaptability from the Marines.Disruptive Tech Meets Decisive Leadership.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Million Dollar KlicksRyan Slipakoff, Chief Transformation Officer at Klick, shares the incredible story of how his company awarded $1,000,000 to motivate team members to leverage AI. The results were powerful......innovation accelerated....productivity sky rocketed....customers and industries were transformed.While some leaders consider AI a "headcount reducer", Ryan is leveraging to maximize employee effectiveness and build for the future!Klick Health is the world’s largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences. For over 25 years, they’ve been developing, launching, and supporting life sciences brands to maximize their full market potential as a core commercialization partner.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanslipakoff/Company Link: https://www.klick.com/You'll also discover:✅ A Tip for Building a Powerful Team.✅ The Important Lesson He Learned from his First Job.✅ A Strategy to Increase Team Cohesion and Alignment.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The Breakthrough LeaderDoug Hardesty, COO at MycoWorks, shares where leaders can consistently source the best ideas for their teams and companies.You'll hear the story behind his strong track record of success and innovation, leading a biotech company that is growing an incredible new category of materials from mycelium–the root structure of MUSHROOMS!Leadership can be isolating and you may find your main source ideas coming from the WSJ, NYT, or needing to be “packaged nicely” in a PowerPoint......but this turns out to be very limiting over time and can actually stunt innovation.Just wait until you hear Doug’s strategy to drive innovation in collaboration with his employees.  Its truly effective and transformative and can be applied to ANY company!MycoWorks is the first biomaterials company to scale up commercially in the alternative textile sector. Their factory, in Union South Carolina, is capable of growing millions of square feet of material per year, through the company’s ingenious Fine Mycelium.As COO, Doug led the development of MycoWorks Fine Mycelium technology from an artistic technique into a commercial-scale operation.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-hardesty-190159123Company Link: https://www.mycoworks.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeFrom the Factory Floor to the Boardroom… an Incredible Career Journey.Textiles and Building Materials from Mushrooms (Fine Mycelium).The Rich Feel from Mycelium Leather.What Effective Leaders Prioritize.Spreading Mycelium Power to Industry Titans.The Trait Doug Would Like to Instill in Every Employee.His Legacy.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

240 Miles of DiscomfortJonathan Edwards, CEO - Americas at iC Consult, shares the unexpected lesson he uncovered through grit and endurance. This distance is like running 9 marathons consecutively and let's just say there is a lot to learn about leadership of yourself and others when you put yourself through this kind of extreme conditions.His message is incredible and no doubt you'll be engaged as Jonathan shares his stories from the trail and his interesting career.iC Consult is the world’s leading independent consultancy, systems integrator, and managed services provider for Identity & Access Management with more than 850 employees worldwide.Jonathan has lived and led teams across Europe, Asia, and North America.His core guiding principle is “live a life of discomfort”... as you might imagine from a endurance racing CEO!Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonedwards79/ Learn more about iC Consult: https://ic-consult.com/en/ You'll also discover:A strategy to foster growth in your team.How to create a culture of openness and transparency.A tip that empowers your team to take more ownership.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The Viral CEOJoseph Stinziano, President and CEO of First Orion, recounts the daunting moment in his career that transformed a crisis into a monumental success for both him and his organization.It involves Mark Cuban, legendary filmmaker Michael Bay, and a disastrous viral video. However, what emerged from this chaos was extraordinary.This demonstrates that even in the face of catastrophe, there can be a silver lining. It takes a visionary leader like Joe to step up, take charge, and seize the greater opportunity.Joe's had an incredible career including senior leadership roles with Samsung Electronics American, D&M Holdings, Sony Electronics, and AT&T.---Joe's organization, First Orion, provides "branded phone calls". Now this may not seem that interesting at first glance, BUT consider 87% of people don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. Branded calling can place your brand name on every outbound call. You get full control of your outbound call displays, no matter your business size.So their company's real focus is restoring trust between you and your customers by delivering customized call displays and eliminating unknown numbers. They're getting significant business results by generating more revenue, boosting efficiency, and improving customer loyalty.---Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joestinziano/Learn more about First Orion: https://firstorion.com/ ---You'll also discover:Optimizing Team Performance with “Desirability vs. Capability”.How to Boost the Effectiveness of a Phone Call.Why a Phone Can Become a "Billboard".The Mantra He Leads By.What His First Job Taught Him about Leadership.Powerful New Tech Coming Soon.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The North Star NegotiablePavlos Pavlidis, President & Chief Operating Officer Medix Infusion, shares the secret behind his leadership success. Many leaders and their teams rush into making change then risk confusion, wasted resources, and decreased morale.But when you clarify your absolutes you provide a leadership "North Star" that helps guide your team in turbulent times, AND......accelerate successful transformation.If you're in the midst of change right now, you're going to REALLY appreciate Pavlos' perspective and message!---Medix Infusion helps patients navigate their treatment using physician prescribed medical infusion and injectable therapies for chronic and acute illnesses.He's an authentic, passionate, servant leader - obsessed with continuous improvement in life, family and business. He’s relocated 8 different times in his career. He’s also a proud member of The Ohio State Legacy family - graduate of The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, married to another Ohio State University College of Pharmacy graduate, with a daughter who just graduated from the Ohio State University, and a son who is a rising senior at The Ohio State University.  Connect with Pavlos on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlospavlidisLearn more about Medix Infusion: https://medixinfusion.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeA Life Balance Tip from Greece.How to Use Humor at Work.A Powerful Sports Analogy Leaders Can Use.The Twist that Accelerated His Career.The Challenge that Increased his Empathy.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

24/7 Media TitanAmanda Smith, President of Fairchild, has led at giants like the WSJ, NYT, and VOGUE. Now she's at the helm of Fairchild… the oldest and largest source of fashion news and analysis for industry leaders, and the global fashion industry.Their brands include WWD, Beauty Inc, Footwear News Sourcing Journal and Rivet.She unveils the powerful strategies that drive her success in running a nonstop global media powerhouse. Leaders of all organizations can harness these insights. Her playbook is extraordinary and unforgettable!----Fairchild's parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), reaches more than 168 million audience members monthly (for comparison 332 million live in the US) and was recently named one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States & North America. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandanovaksmith/Company Link: https://wwd.com/You’ll Also Discover:What’s It’s Like Being President a Global Media Company.How Fashion Boosts Your Leadership.How to Avoid Burnout in a Round the Clock Role.Why She Prioritizes Communication and Transparency First.Her Story of Working at the Top Media Brands in the World.Lessons Learned Communicating Messages to Millions .Her "President Newsletter"Amanda’s First Job and What She Learned.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise------Team-First LeadershipGet inspired by Kirsty Bozlee, VP of Operations at UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising.She shares a powerful moment when she stood up for a team member and this single action boosted engagement, loyalty, and team morale.It not only highlights the organization's core values but also sets a strong example of leadership in action.You'll hear me even gasp because her story is so awe inspiring. It's really something that we can strive to instill in our teams and cultures!-------Kirsty brings over a decade of experience at UnCruise Adventures, starting from a steward aboard the Legacy to her current role as VP of Operations.With a background rooted in hospitality and a passion for customer service, Kirsty has held 8 different roles within UnCruise, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the company.------UnCruise is a favorite company of ours, and you're going to love them and their entire team.We’ve cruised with them to Alaska and Baja, and they both were remarkable and so unique.So much so that I’ve hosted the founder Captain Dan Blanchard, The Cruise Line CEO Leading a Revolution, and three of their guides on the show...She Leads in the Dangerous Wilderness, Mareth GriffithHe's Lead Over 100 Alaskan Expeditions, Ben MarolfThe Expedition Leader Behind 800 Epic Wilderness Treks, Kelly Sutter...and now they’ve even become a sponsor!You'll Also Discover:What Happened When She Stood Up for an Employee.The Biggest Misconception About Cruises.A Tip for Fostering a Collaborative Culture.The Advice Her Father Gave Her that’s Fueled her Career.Her Biggest Source of Inspiration.Her Most Memorable Moment on at UnCruise.The Magic You Can Expect.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Barrier BreakerSarah Chavarría, first female CEO in Delta Dental of California and Affiliates' 68-year history, is spearheading a major transformation from a traditional dental insurance company to an innovative healthcare organization centered on oral health.With extensive executive leadership experience, Sarah has identified a critical obstacle that often hinders leadership and team performance. She shares her bold, innovative strategy to conquer this challenge and accelerate results.Tune in for this insight and her game-changing approach!-----Sarah has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including as a Chief People Officer, and her leadership approach revolves around driving strong workplace culture and connection.She's also known for being a bold, high impact leader who addresses the problems and takes on the opportunities that will lead to positive breakthroughs for everyone.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahchavarria Company Link: https://www1.deltadentalins.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeHow Linguistics Can Boost Leadership Effectiveness. Her Favorite Leadership Question to Ask.A Hack to Boost Customer Service and Employee RetentionThe Action that Accelerated Employee Wellness and Inclusion.Emphasizing Questions Over Direction Giving.Holistic Healthcare Power.Why Discussing Menopause and Oral Health Landed Her in Forbes and PBS.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Mentorship PowerMichael Yamartino, CEO of Route, shares an INCREDIBLE strategy to work with a top mentor!Out of hundreds of interviews on Lead the Team, having at least one helpful mentor is an absolute common success factor.They inspire and accelerate your success.And you need to hear Michael's perspective here and the stories of how he quickly rose through the ranks at Pinterest, Microsoft, and InVision before taking the helm at Route.He also happens to have been Pinterest's first product manager EVER!Now at Route, Michael works with over 13,000 brands including Alo, SoloStove, and more to provide package protection and greener shipping.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelyamartino/Company Link: https://route.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeWhat He Learned as Pinterest’s FIRST Product Manager.How his Company Route Disrupts the Package Insurance Industry.His First-Time CEO Insight.The Twist that Accelerated His Career.A Gadget Every Leaders Can Use.Why Your Job Description is the “The Starter List”.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Grow Your Next Gen LeadersTom Mertz, COO of T5 Data Centers. shares his strategy for cultivating talent, fostering mentorship, and building a resilient leadership pipeline.Next Generation leaders are pivotal for your organization's future, offering fresh perspectives, challenging the status quo, and offering ideas on emerging technologies. With Data Centers driving the tech world forward, Tom provides invaluable insights into their crucial role moving forward. Whether you're an executive, HR professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, unlock actionable insights that empower your organization and elevate your team's potential.Tom has served in the data center industry for over 20 years holding many different leadership roles from sales, operations and CEO.He’s also coached youth, middle school and high school football for 12 years.T5 Data Centers supports companies that are changing the world through AI and technology innovation with their development, construction, and data center operation services. T5 develops build-to-suit data center solutions across their campuses, and they uniquely deliver construction and facility management as services within their customer’s own data centers. With nearly two decades of experience successfully managing execution and operations risks, their customers can be confident that T5 will safely deliver on their commitment to Forever On performance.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomjmertzCompany Link: https://t5datacenters.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeCoaching Championship Football…The Big Lesson from 6 State Titles.A Strategy to Hold the Team Accountable.The Rise of the Data Center, and Why They are VITAL.The AI Effect on Data Infrastructure.How to Communicate a Powerful Vision.A Hack to Block Out the Noise.What his First Job Taught Him about Leadership.The One Trait He’s Instill in Every Employee.A Failure that Led to his Success.A Tool that Boosts Productivity.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Discomfort Power.Drayton Virkler, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Fortrea, shares his guiding mantra that's led to ground breaking initiatives and results in his 23 years in the life sciences industry from the US to Singapore. This leadership philosophy pushes boundaries and drives innovation and excellence.Just wait until you hear the stories for how he's applied it...... from his work at top firms like Fortrea, IQVIA, and Certara, where he's redefined success by challenging norms and embracing the power of discomfort.Fortrea is a leading global provider of clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. They have 19,000 people working in more than 90 countries and are scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/draytonvirklerCompany Link: https://www.fortrea.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeWhy His Mantra is “Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable”.The Worst Leadership Advice He’s Heard.The Important Lesson He Learned Working in the Family Business.The One Trait He’d Like to Instill in Every Employee.Why Experiences are “Tools” in Your Career “Toolbox”.A Twist in His Career That Accelerated His Growth.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Monumental Results!Joe Quinn, CHRO at Vision Technologies, reveals his top strategy for achieving extraordinary success in both his personal and professional life.A passionate life-long learner, Joe's journey is nothing short of inspiring.His first appearance on Lead the Team was packed with invaluable tips, practical gadgets, and a contagious enthusiasm that left me and our listeners craving more.And now, he's back, delivering even more transformative insights......plus, he's lost 25 pounds! Joe Quinn's return is a testament to his relentless dedication and the powerful impact of his strategies.Don't miss out on this electrifying episode!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-quinnCompany Link: http://www.visiontechnologies.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:A Book that Accelerated his Performance.The Ring that Tracks Everything.Losing 25 lbs as “Joe Natural”.AI Hiring Tips.A Yogurt Recipe for Power.Customer Service Hack from the Ritz..What He Learned from Tony Robbins.A Top Stock Pick.Quotes:"If you gotta goal, you've gotta measure it."-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The Simplicity SecretJoe Conley, CTO at Trilogy, shares the guiding principle that transformed his leadership style and accelerated remarkable outcomes.Now simplification has become the North Star of his career.The alternatives are traps......"Shiny-object syndrome" that damages performance when you and your team get distracted....complication that creates confusions and slow your progress.That's where Joe's message comes in...It's a powerful vision for streamlining processes and clarifying priorities to accelerator your results and foster innovation. This is the skill that helps you thrive in tech and any other fast-paced industry!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpc2Company Link: https://trilogy.com/Joe also recently released a book, Advanced Data Analytics with AWS, which provides a comprehensive overview of how to build data analytics pipelines on AWS.His teams actively work on both internal and customer-facing applications of GenAI with the goal of transforming all aspects of work and SaaS products to use GenAI effectively and safely.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The Guardrails Came Off!!!Michael Koenig, COO of Tucows, shares his strategy for leading his organization in a time where are limitless opportunities AND endless risks.The "guardrails" of AI haven't been established, so EVERY team in EVERY industry must have the framework for focus, progress, and execution.That's where Michael's message comes in...An executive at the largest internet domain wholesaler in the world.An early team member of Automattic, the organization that gave us Wordpress.A remote work pioneer dating back to 2006 with his team, featured in the WSJ bestseller Running Remote.Accelerate your success with Michael's strategy and prepare for the monumental shifts ahead.-----Michael is also the host of “Between Two COO's”, a podcast dedicated to filling the knowledge gap about the COO role by bringing exceptional COO's and execs from the likes of LVMH, Vodafone, Lyft, Lime, Cotopaxi, Symantec, True Ventures, Techstars, and other multi-billion dollar institutions together to share their expertise and stories.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-koenig514/Company Link: https://www.tucows.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeThe Company He Worked For that Became the "Backbone of the Internet".The Punk Band that Started His Career.Advice from the “Father of the Ipod”.A Strategy to Prioritize in the Midst of Chaos.What He Learned from Legendary PRIMUS Bass Player, Les Claypool.How Starting a Podcast Transformed Him.How to Harness the Power of Tech.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Do You Logically PIP?Joshua Skeens, CEO at Logically, shares the powerful question that saved an employee from being fired and then completely turned their performance around.We all need a question like that.As leaders it's easy to get caught up in the “telling” BUT miss the opportunity of the “asking”. Josh’s story is enough to inspire you and your entire team to shift you consider performance across your entire organization and even your leadership culture.—Logically is a leading national managed security and IT solution provider based on Dubiln, OH that helps organizations secure and support their businesses today, solve for tomorrow, and strategize for the future with cyber-first solutions.He”s a CEO who seeks out change, enjoys mentoring other leaders, and was raised on a farm where he learned about work and leadership…LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaskeens/Company Link: http://www.logically.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeLife Lesson from Growing Up on a Farm.The Mindset Shift that Changed his Leadership Approach.The Words Leaders Should Use.His Powerful Morning Routine.Why He Writes a Gratitude Message Every Day.The Vital Skills of LIViNG and LEADING in the GRAY.A Hybrid Work Leadership Strategy.The Twist that Accelerated His Career.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Live-Fire LeadershipDave Barbuto, CEO at uBreakiFix by Asurion, shares his incredible journey from Combat Veteran to CEO.In one humbling military exercise, his entire leadership perspective was forged. Now he uses this lesson to inspire leaders across their 700 stores serving millions of customers.He's never forgotten it, and you won't either.-----uBreakiFix repair experts fix anything with a power button at nearly 700 stores across the U.S helping millions of customers get reconnected to what matters most. -----LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-barbuto-1b34002/Company Link: https://ubreakifix.com/Company Link: https://www.asurion.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:A CEO's Journey from Infantry to the C-Suite.Three Strategies to Foster Team Loyalty.A Strategy to Build the Ultimate Learning Culture.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

His book impacted me and million of others...Bob Burg's message is powerful, and he shares it in a way that you'll never forget...a compelling fable.The first time I listened to The Go Giver, it shifted my thinking about life, business, and leadership.Now it's become a foundational book for me.Don't miss our conversation where Bob reveals key success principles and how to apply them to your life.You’ll Also DiscoverWhy you needn’t be an entrepreneur…to be entrepreneurial.Five Laws that bring you both personal effectiveness and professional success.The difference between price and value…and why that’s so vitally important to understand.What He Learned from a “Drive by Mentor” Why asking if something will make money isn’t a bad question…it’s just a bad “first question.”One thing to absolutely AVOID doing when seeking out a mentor.Why being a “Go-Giver” honors human nature.-----LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/Company Link: https://burg.com/-------For more than 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to build relationships, communicate their value, and accelerate their business growth.Although for years he was best known for his sales classic, Endless Referrals, it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann, that has created a worldwide movement.While part of a four-book series, The Go-Giver itself has sold well over a million copies and been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.Bob is founder of The Go-Giver Success Alliance, an online Mentorship Community for successful entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals, and he publishes the very popular Daily Impact email.Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

AI Human Super PowerDave West, Scrum.org CEO and Product Owner, reveals THE biggest strength one can develop in a world fueled by AI...and shares three powerful ways to develop it now.As society embraces AI-driven solutions across every facet of life, it's TRUST that becomes the critical linchpin in our collective future. In the rapid march towards automation, It's vital for every leader and teams learn to develop it quickly and effective....Dave's message helps us do that!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjustinwest/Company Link: https://www.scrum.org/You'll Also Discover...The Ultimate Framework to Lead and Innovate.Winning a Championship at 5000 to 1 Odds.The Important Difference Between Six Sigma and Scrum.An Incredible Gillette Innovation Using Scrum.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Unlock Team PerformanceTy van der Wees, CFO at Ingenico, shares his personal strategy for translating strategy into performance. He's relied upon it to accelerate performance as an executive in four different countries and cultures...and now you get it first hand.Without it he says "the value just stays in the powerpoint" and never translates to the bottom line...a pain for every leader.Time to unlock and unleash!----Ty’s truly an international leader with work experience in the Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden and the USA.He was announced as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100, which recognizes the Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives in Georgia.Ingenico is the global leader in payment acceptance and services. They have more than 40 million payment devices deployed worldwide in 37 countries and have been at the forefront of the commerce landscape for over four decades. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrone-van-der-wees/Company Link: https://ingenico.com/us-enWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why Finance is the “Compass” of Every Business. The Three Most Important Finance Tips for Every Leader.What He Learned Leading Teams in Four Countries.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The Carnivorous DonutBetsy Hamm is the visionary CEO of Duck Donuts, one of the fast-growing international franchise brands in the world known for warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts.She knows her customers so well she was even able to guess the very donut I ate that morning with my daughter within 5 minutes of meeting me.Maple Bacon…And wow was it tasty!You’ll also hear her incredible climb from Hershey to the helm of Duck Donuts.It's an inspiring journey of building confidence, skills, and experience......then instilling that in others......to achieve resultsYou may think you know donuts, but you don’t know them like this from a passionate leader.Check it out!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-hamm-1903362/Company Link: http://www.duckdonuts.com/You’ll also DiscoverThe Recipe for Donut Domination.How to Benefit from the “Circle of Success.The Future of Donuts!-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Entrepreneurial Equity...Scott Kinka, Chief Strategy Officer of Bridgepointe Technologies, has been an entrepreneur in EVERY job he's been in...and it's literally paid off......as he was also a founding partner and CTO of Cloud Services Innovator and Evolve IP, which exited to Private Equity in 2017. Now he brings that magic and mindset to his current organization.It's profoundly impactful.You'll discover the power of igniting the entrepreneurial spirit with your team, and how unleashing its potential can propel the entire organization.----Scott also brings this energy and magic to his own Podcast... “Bridge with Scott Kinka” which focuses on personal stories and product development with Executives from some of the largest tech companies in the world.LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkinkaThe Bridge Podcast with Scott Kinka: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bridge-podcast/id1643072015 Company Link: https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/You'll Also Discover:What He Learned from Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band.How His First Job Set the Trajectory for his Entire Career.Three Effective Communication Strategies for Every Employee.Power Journaling and Note-Taking Tips.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Million Dollar Leadership Lesson.Davinder Athwal, CFO of Phenom, shares a costly mistake he made early in his career which reshaped his entire approach to leadership.You'll find how a seemingly insignificant decision led to an unfortunate chain of events.And......💡often the biggest mistake can lead to the most profound learning.He used the insight from this challenging experience to ultimately accelerate his career.Now he's become a people-first CFO, transforming and scaling global business for more a decade.Davinder also previously served in leadership roles at OSG, Avantax, Nortel Networks, IBM, and PwC.Don't miss Davinder's story -- a testament to the power of introspection and growth in leadership.----Phenom is a purpose-driven company that delivers AI-powered talent experiences to global enterprises. With Phenom, candidates find and choose you faster, employees develop their skills and evolve, recruiters become wildly productive, and managers build stronger-performing teams. The Phenom Intelligent Talent Experience platform seamlessly connects candidates, employees, recruiters, hiring managers, HR, and HRIS — empowering over 500 diverse and global enterprises with innovative products including Phenom Career Site, Chatbot, CMS, CRM, AI Scheduling, Video Assessments, Campaigns, University Recruiting, Talent Marketplace, Career Pathing, Gigs, Mentoring, and Referrals.----LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesavvycfoCompany Link: https://www.phenom.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:CFO Strategies for Every Leader.The Worst Leadership Advice He's Heard.How to Leverage AI to Increase Your Impact.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The CEO's InspirationDustin Dzwonkowski, Belimed Co-CEO and CCO, shares the hardship he faced early in life that ultimately fueled his motivation and accelerated his success.His personal story is powerful.What he learned shaped his leadership approach and propelled his rapid ascent over 8 years from Account Executive to C-Suite.If you're facing adversity right now now, you'll find a light of positive energy and momentum in my interview with Dustin. Don't miss it.Dustin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-dzwonkowski-b4820231/ His company, Belimed: https://www.belimed.com/ Belimed AG is a leading supplier of medical and surgical instrument sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning products and servicesYou’ll also Discover...The Moment that Leadership Clicked for Him.A Leadership Lesson He Learned as a Division 1 Athlete.What Can Inspire a Moment of Clarity.How the CO-CEO Model Can Boost Results.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

"The Force" Saving the World.Jim McNiel, Global CMO at TAE Technologies, shares his incredible journey from Lucasfilm to leading a company on the cusp of delivering commercial fusion power capable of sustaining the planet for thousands of years. This is an entirely new take on using "The Force" for you and your team!His company’s pioneering work represents the fastest, most practical, and economically competitive solution to bring abundant clean energy to the grid. Jim is a visionary in the fusion industry, a tech entrepreneur, an award-winning filmmaker, and a venture capitalist.----He also hosts TAE’s Podcast– Good Clean Energyhttps://tae.com/good-clean-energy/LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcniel/Company Link: https://tae.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What it was like Working on THE Star Wars Film Editing Tool (that Revolutionized Film Making).The Strategy that Resulted in an Award-Winning Documentary with Werner Herzog .What Every Leader Needs to Know about Fusion Energy.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The King's HealthcareMichael O’Neil, CEO and Founder of Get Well Network, shares his challenging personal experience with cancer and how it inspired an incredible mission to revolutionise the patient hospital experience.You see he believes with their technology and process, every patient can get the same VIP experience that's normally reserved for those in royal and celebrity circles.Believe it; because they are making this happen today with 50 million interactions annually across 1000 locations. It's a masterclass in business, passion, and global impact. ----Michael's company delivers better outcomes for patients and the hospital systems they depend on.After undergoing treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Michael founded the company in 2000 to help deliver better outcomes for patients and improve the overall care experience.LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeloneiljr/Company Link: https://www.getwellnetwork.com/You’ll Discover in this Episode:The Morning Routine that Fuels his Work Day.How He Raised $1 Million Dollars While Working on His MBA.How to Craft and Communicate an Inspiring Leadership Vision.AI Tips for Accelerating Results.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Accelerate your Mental Edge.Guy Melamed, CFO & COO at Varonis Systems Inc, shares his secret for getting sharper, faster, and smarter. He discovered it during his days of playing Major League Soccer, and now he's converted it to the C-Suite to boost results for the entire organization including......achieving a 5-year transition plan in just 5 quarters!And YES you can utilize it with your team team too!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-melamed-46b7932/Company Link: https://www.varonis.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What he Learned Being the First Israeli Drafted into Major League Soccer (MLS).Why He Eventually Choose Accounting Over the MLS.An Unexpected Twist that Led to his Growth.HIs Go-To Resource for Mindset.How to Build Trust “Horizontally” in Your Organization.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The Ironman of StrategyJoe King, CMO at WinWire, shares the incredible leadership lesson from completing more than 30 marathons, 3 Ironman races, and hundreds of half marathons and 70.3 Ironman races.He distills the endurance, perseverance, and strategic thinking from his extensive athletic endeavors into actionable leadership principles.Get ready for truly unique perspective on leading, winning, and teamwork that you won't hear anywhere else!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmking68/Company Link: https://www.winwire.com/WinWire “Unleashes the Power of Azure and OpenAI” to enable enterprises across Healthcare, Software and Digital Platforms (ISVs), Retail, Hi-Tech, and Manufacturing to navigate their digital transformation journey. WinWire helps its customers drive business growth and gain competitive advantage through innovative software solutions.You'll also discover...What He's Learned Traveling to India more than 50 times.The Servant Leader Strategy that's Helped his Team.What a Well-Known CEO Mentor Taught Him that Accelerated his Career.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

For the Demoralized:Evan Carlson, COO at EasyVista, shares his incredible story of a challenge that tested his entire organization and what they learned that ultimately inspired their success.Change can reveal weakness and even destroy……it can also represent OPPORTUNITY for growth, innovation, and unity.There is ALWAYS more change coming. Have you acknowledged it?Have you communicated it?Are you preparing for it?Evan gets that leaders win when they proactive in anticipating the change vs reacting and being caught on their heals.His message helped me look at leading teams through change in a MUCH different way!It likely will for you too.—--EasyVista provides IT Service Management and IT Operations Management solutions that are innovative and sustainable. He was the first employee over 14 years ago in the US for the Europe headquartered company, joining at a time of significant transformation in the IT Service Management market. His professional career has been in technology where change is a constant and something that he embraces and thrives on.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/evancarlson/Company Link: https://www.easyvista.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeThe Leadership Secret He Learned “Dialing for Dollars”.An Unexpected Twist that Led to His Success.The Rock Band That Motivates Him.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The President's 1.8 Million Swim Lessons.Ashley Gundlach, President of British Swim School, shares the powerful strategy that's propelled her school to deliver an astonishing 1.8 million swim lessons annually.It's made her team and entire organization an unstoppable positive force.Swim lessons, of course, aren't just numbers, but life-saving opportunities, and you'll hear the poignant story that epitomizes the profound motivation that drives Ashley and her team to safeguard thousands of lives through their work.—-The British Swim School is the premier survival and stroke development swim lesson provider, utilizing highly-trained swim instructors to teach lessons that focus on safety, fun and skill development to infants (as young as 3 months), toddlers, children, teens and adults, across all ability levels - including children and adults with special abilities. With the core mission of “Survival of the Littlest” they utilize water survival programs that enable children to survive a water accident, countering the troubling statistic that drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death for children under 5 years old.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybgundlach/Company Link: https://britishswimschool.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The Advice from Her Greatest Mentor.How to Make Positive Business Relationships Last Forever.What Adult Swim Lessons Can Teach You About Confidence.Her Family Blueprint that Organizes Her Family of 5.The Most Important Swim Lesson of All.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Corporate Juggernaut...Janet Traphagen, President of Creative Group, Inc. is a trailblazing force of corporate events. She shares three strategies for leading and creating unforgettable moments for your team and customers.With over three decades of honing her craft alongside global corporate powerhouses, Janet's expertise is unparalleled in the industry.She also shares the blueprint for event excellence and what sets remarkable events apart from the rest. Before your next corporate gathering, this is mandatory listen.It's a true masterclass!---Creative Group has been “motivating people since 1970. As a performance improvement company”, they specialize in engagement, incentive and recognition solutions, and end-to-end meetings and event management. ---LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/janettraphagen/Company Link: https://www.creativegroupinc.com/You'll also discover...Why “You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready.”Her Most Memorable Corporate Event.CEO Tips for Creating Your Most Engaging Event.What Leaders Should Hire For.Harnessing the Power of Masculine and Feminine Leadership Energy.How to Use AI to Improve Your Meeting.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

NHL CEO Led His Team from Last Place to the Stanley CupSean Henry is the CEO, “PREDsident” and Alternate Governor of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena.Under his leadership the Predators qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in eight of the last nine seasons, a run headlined by a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017, winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2017-18 and earning a second consecutive Central Division title in 2018-19.He also elevated Bridgestone Arena from the 50th to 1st in terms of number of events in a year.Previously, Sean also served as Executive Vice President and COO of the Tampa Bay Lightning (the Lightning won their 1st Stanley Cup in 2004 while Sean was an executive) and also in senior leadership roles at Unity Motion and Volume Services Inc., where he worked with the Detroit Pistons, St. Louis Rams and the Washington Redskins. He serves on the boards of the Nashville Predators Foundation, YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Sports Council, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and The Sports Fund. He has been married to his wife for 31 years and they have 4 children.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-henry-297129b/Company Link: https://www.nhl.com/predators/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Sean’s Source of Inspiration.His First Mentor.The Powerful Work Mantra He Lives By.The Insight He Had Working for the Pistons During the “Bad Boy” Years.A Failure that Led his Success.What He Learned Leading a Company Through Bankruptcy.The Biggest Turnaround of His Career.Why Fun is a Top Priority for Team Culture.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

The President’s Hidden PotentialConor Bagnell, President of MHK, shares the moment that unleashed the performance and true capacity of his team. This strategy is 100% good news for every leader because it engages your team, ignites their creativity, and boosts their productivity.—-----MHK simplifies healthcare for health insurance companies through technology. They manage tens of millions of lives through some of the most prominent players in healthcare, including 4 of the top 5 and 7 of the top 10 health plans in the US.Conor started his career as an Electrical Engineer and over the last 20 years has evolved his career with a deep focus on innovation in healthcare.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-bagnell-4175992/Company Link: http://www.mhk.com/You’ll Discover in this EpisodeThe Ideal Music Beats Per Minute (BPM) to Elevate Your Mood.Why He Keeps a Rock Album Cover his Office Wall.How Executives Execute the 5 Whys.A Memorable Example of When to Go “Low Tech”.What Ireland Can Teach the World about Leadership.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

From Professional Athlete to the C-Suite...Craig Ferguson is President of Recruitment Operations at TransForce.He distills his 14 years in the National Hockey League (NHL) into one powerful leadership lesson.Sure you may watch sports and be a fan. Maybe you even played competitive sports at a high level, BUT….…Craig gives us his incredible playbook for accelerating your success grounded in winning strategies from the highest level in sports.This isn’t theory.It’s real world leadership that he translates from the hockey rink to the Corner Office.Craig also served as a senior leader at the Walt Disney Company and co-founded Drive 360 Logistics.------TransForce solves a problem that plagues America… the availability of truck drivers. They have a network of more than  .5 Millions drivers and 3,000 carriers nationwide that choose TransForce as a partner for their driver recruitment and staffing.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/recruitmentcraig/Company Link: https://www.transforce.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:What the NHL Teaches Us About Leadership.A Leadership Lesson from 14 years in the NHL.His Inspired Journey to the C-Suite.The NHL Team Dynamic that Makes It So Special.Why Good Teams Beat Good Players Every Time.How to Block Out the Noise.The One-Word Mantra for Winning his First NHL Coach Instilled in Him.His First Hockey Fight and What He Discovered.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Instilling One Powerful Trait in His Team…Raj Mukherjee, CIO at HIT Promotional Products (one of the largest in the US), has steadily risen through the ranks over the last five years.There’s one trait that is so foundational that he seeks to foster it in every team member.It’s so critical that he won’t let his teams operate without it…CARESo simple yet often forgotten in hiring and development.Consider….have you ever had training for “care”? Unlikely.Raj shares a powerful strategy he uses to boost the care that the team takes with their customers……it’s been transformative.HIT Promotional Products has been in business for over 50 years and ranked #5 in their industry with 3,000 employees and shipping over 3,500 orders per day.Raj has a Masters degree from the University of South Florida and an MBA from the University of Florida.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishiraj-mukherjee-712b4222/Company Link: https://hitpromo.net/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The First Job Still Influences his Leadership Today.A Hard Lesson from his First Day at Work.A Selling Secret he Learned from a Sheriff.The Advice he’d give his Younger Self.The Mindset that Transformed his Career.The One Trait He’d Like to Instill in Every Employee.A Colorful Story of When Someone Quit.Why the Promotional Product Industry is a Leader’s Best Friend.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Your personal brand and reputation…Cristy Garcia is CMO of impact.com and built her business to help organizations and leaders increase influence.We take a deep dive into incredibly powerful insights and tools to accelerate trust in your brand.Many of these were new to me and I suspect they will be for you too.Too many leaders gamble with their brand, leaving trust up to chance.The sure bet is take a more intentional approach…and that’s exactly what Cristy shares here.----She was named one of the most important marketing executives by Business Insider and also named top SaaS executive by Appealie (2022).Impact.com is the world’s leading partnership management platform. Their technology platform and partnerships marketplace drives revenue growth for global enterprise brands such as Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oreal, Fanatics, Target, and Levi.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinaebert/Company Link: https://impact.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why You Should Prioritize TRUST over Performance in Your Team.Influence Strategies for Leaders.The Rise of LinkedIn and Podcast Influencers.How AI is Impacting Influence.Why CEO’s Make Powerful Influencers.Why Motherhood Made Her a Better Leader.How to Discover Your Own Leadership Style.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Collectibles… Do you know what’s happening?Dan Van Tran is Chief Technology Officer for Collectors Holdings – the worldwide leader in authentication and grading of collectibles. He and his team are changing the baseball cards and ANYTHING else that can be collected and making them more valuable and more “tradeable”.Last year, they graded 13.5 million collectibles – almost 8 times more than their next biggest competitor.We could have easily stopped there in the interview because it OVER delivers with insights and strategies……but then he shares the powerful story of his humble beginning……to Tech Powerhouse Leader……he has a journey that can inspire every leader.—His last organization, Flatiron Health, was acquired for $1.9 billion, and his current company, Collectors, went from a valuation of $850 million when he joined in 2021 to $4.3 billion dollars a year later.Outside of modernizing legacy tech for organizations, DVT spends the majority of his time mentoring and helping people to maximize their impact. Although technology is the enabler of disruption, you need to have the right set of people to leverage those tools efficiently. Dan has been helping people to carve career paths that allow them to make the best use of their strengths, most recently working with Raritan Valley Community College in central NJ and Cornell Tech in NYC. LinkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/in/dantranCompany Link: https://danvantran.com/ https://www.collectors.com/ What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The First Step for Creating a Valuable Collection.Why He Went “All In” on collecting Alex Morgan Cards.What He’s Learned from his Chicken Side Hustle.A Strategy to Transform Team Culture.Why He Taught Himself Coding as a Kid.Three Ways to Avoid “Tech Debt”.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise---A Perspective Made Her Team Thrive.Kim Einan, Chief Strategy Officer at Starcom Worldwide, shares the transformative moment she realized the secret to job satisfaction for her and her team...…it wasn’t money.It’s something that’s free and equally available to everyone.Since that day Kim has stayed with the company for 25 years… plus it’s become the cornerstone of her engagement and employee retention strategy.It’s clearly working here! You need to hear Kim’s message!Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader with more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world. They partner with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-einan-13a7734/Company Link: https://www.starcomww.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:The Philosophy that Transformed her Leadership Approach.What Happened when Kim Began Leading with More Authenticity.A Strategy to Become More Creative.The Key to Conquering Burnout and Helping Others.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise---An Expedition Leader for Executives...Kelly Sutter is Sr. Expedition Leader with UnCruise Adventures with 10 years of experience from Baja, Mexico, Upper Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and all over Alaska - including Denali National Park, Wrangell St. Ellies, Seward, and Southeast Alaska. She shares an incredible story of her scariest bear encounter and what it is like leading treks deep into the Wild.Kelly has an infectious energy and enthusiasm and we spent a lot of time laughing in this one.You’ll also discover…What It's like Playing with the “Puppy Dog of the Sea”.How to Handle Leading People of Varied Skill and Knowledge Levels.The Quality that Makes a Strong Expedition Leader.Her Favorite Interview Question.The Failure that Accelerated Her Growth.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Elizabeth Pierce grew the business 500% but her story is far bigger……She moved her entire family from Ireland to South Carolina.…She made the huge leap from Accounting to the C-Suite.…She transformed a business into a powerhouse ($1B organization with 7 acquisitions stretching across 18 states)It’s an inspiring story of perseverance and resilience that you won't want to miss.In her interview you’ll hear the single strategy she used to make it all happen.You’ll hear the emotion as I spent half the episode with a “frog in my throat”...LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-pierce-8554795bWhat You’ll Also Discover:What It was Like Moving from Ireland to South Carolina to Lead a Company.A Story from Accounting that Prepared Her for the C-Suite.The Fear of a Change and How She Conquers It.A CEO Approach to Taking a Sabbatical.Her Best Role Model for Leadership.Three Sources of Inspiration.What Employers Miss that Could Be Growing Their Business.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

He almost died. Then the experience fueled him to CEO.Joaquim “Kim” Lecha, CEO at Typeform, shares the near-death experience he had that changed his life forever.He had 20 surgeries, months in the hospital, and two years before he’d walk again on two feet.His dream was ripped away.But….… just wait until you hear the incredible insight he had in these dark moments that ended up fueling his ascent to CEO of an exciting company that's changing the world.If we all learned to face adversity like Kim, the world would be a much better and brighter place!—---Typeform is a form builder and data collection platform that helps more than 150,000 businesses get the data they need with beautifully-designed, conversational forms that people enjoy responding to.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquim-lecha-040136/Company Link: https://www.typeform.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Leadership Lessons from a Terrible Accident.A Step to Create a Culture of Life-Long Learning.How to Get Your Team to Think Bigger.A Strategy to Overcome Adversity.How to Instill Work Ethic.The Key to Building a Company That Matters.How “Forms” are Boosting Sales and Engagement.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

This CEO Led USA Fencing to Historic Growth.Phil Andrews is CEO of USA Fencing (and former CEO of USA Weightlifting)… and is the only person to lead two sporting organizations in the Olympic & Paralympic movement at the same time.Yes, we talk plenty about swords......and why it's become THE sport for every Ivy League School.BUT there's so much more!Fencing is the fastest sport on earth and is a lot like "combat chess". Phil shares the keys to success and how to use them "sharpen" your team.By the end of his interview you’ll appreciate Fencing and the powerful leadership lessons from the sport.Plus you’ll discover his incredible story of becoming the CEO of USA Weightlifting for a decade and the playbook he used to transform it into a women's majority sport, including an historic funding agreement for women. He instituted new governance reform, attracted record participation, and secured unprecedented sponsorship and fundraising levels. What a story!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-andrews-07465617/Company Link: http://www.usafencing.org/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:How Fencing Makes You a Better Leader.A Big Leadership Lesson from USA Fencing.Why Fencing is “Combat Chess”.The Strategy He Used to Build USA Fencing and Weightlifting to Historic Levels.What He Did that Shifted USA Weightlifting into a Women’s Majority Sport.A Tip for Leaders Facing Burnout.His Journey from Weightlifting to USA Fencing.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

From Tech Girl Mentor to Intel CMO.Carolyn Henry, Intel Corporation CMO Americas, has driven change at some of the most powerful tech brands including in her role at Intel and previously IBM and BMC Software.Her biggest passion though......championing STEM for women worldwide. The reality is stark: Girls are often socialized out of Science and Math by Age 8. This destroys dreams and potential.Then It accumulates into an imbalanced workforce.Carolyn is changing that right now.You’ll be inspired by her personal story and be energized to change the world too. I sure was!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynhenry1/Company Link: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/homepage.htmlWhat You’ll Discover in this Episode:Insights for Doing Business in Latin AmericaHow She Became a Fierce Advocate for Women in Tech.Why Girls Get Socialized Out of Math and How She’s Changing That.Her Incredible Career Journey from Liberal Arts College to Tech ExecutiveWhat It’s Like Being First in Your Family to Achieve Higher EducationA Strategy to Cultivate Energy and Focus How Her Team is Driving AI at Intel and the Broader IndustryWhat You Learn for a Company that's 50 years old.Why Executives Should Consider “Spot Education".The Mantra She Lives By.How Intel is Building Ethics into AI.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Does INNER PEACE Drive Revenue? Carsten Bruhn, CEO and President of Ricoh USA, Inc. absolutely blew me away with his strategies for achieving mindfulness, and how he credits this to accelerating his leadership effectiveness.He believes in it so much that when he moved to the US to become CEO......he brought his Mindfulness Coach with him.It's become the cornerstone of his leadership philosophy.You'll love how this positively impacts his team and thousands of employees... ...and even how he uses it improves his commute to New York City.Inner Peace could be the missing ingredient for accelerating your success.Carsten's message definitely made me reflect on how I'm running my work day.---If you don't know Ricoh, they are the integrated digital services, print, and imaging solutions company with 90,000 employees working with 1.4 million businesses, including 84% of the Fortune 500.Carsten is known as an authentic, humble Servant Leader who is passionate about creating a thriving culture for all team membersHe's a "global citizen," bringing more than 20 years of experience from around the world. This includes having lived and worked in Great Britain, Denmark and Japan, and now in the U.S. as a CEO.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-bruhn/Company Link: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/enYou’ll also Discover:A Moment that Transformed His CareerWhy True Leaders Speak Last.What Martial Arts Taught Him About Leadership.Why Mindfulness is a Vital Skill.The Hack that Helped Him Meet 1,000 Employees.3 Tools for Connecting with Your Team.The Time an Employee Made Him Cry.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

More Powerful than a Brain Injury...Early in his career Umang Modi, now Managing Principal & Chief Strategy Officer at TIAG®, had a personal tragedy right after he was hired.He had a one-year baby at home and no back up plan.They could have fired him.Instead the company did something powerful…AND…15 years later he’s an executive leading hundreds……in the same company.…driving change on the most important initiatives for his customer, The Department of Defense.He reveals the inspiring moves the organization made to save his career, instill loyalty, and secure the future of the company.It’s as close to going “ALL OUT” as I’ve seen.Umang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umangjmodi/TIAG website: https://tiag.net/—----TIAG stands for The Informatics Applications Group, Inc. and they provide transformative technology solutions for the public sector and across the Department of Defense. Umang began his career at TIAG as a senior-systems engineer and lead solutions architect analyst and over 15 years worked his way to the C-Suite..He provides insights on technology trends, innovation, leadership, and digital modernization across the public and private sectors as a contributing writer to Newsweek. —-You’ll also discover…The Strategy to Foster Team Loyalty that Lasts Forever.A Data Engineer’s 15-Year Climb to the C-Suite.How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Mindset to Unlikely Environments.The Town Hall Hack to Boost Motivation.A Vital Project to Support the Biggest Healthcare Provider in the World.His First Job and How It Still Influences His Leadership Today.A Colorful Story of When Someone Quit.The Failure that Accelerated his Growth.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Bad News Builds Your BrandChris Deri, President, Corporate Advisory Businesses, and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, at Weber Shandwick - the global PR and Communication Firm, shares his top strategy for building your brand and reputation even when delivering bad news in a terrible situation.Many leaders hide or run from a problem or accident. They build a team to make problems "go away" or  and “sweep them under the rug”...…Chris and his team take a different approach.You’ll discover the process he and his team uses when leaders face their darkest moments to...…earn more trust.…build your brand.…boost your credibility.Bottom line, Chris’ message shows us the power of honest communication in difficult times.You’ll also hear a few surprising example of companies mishandling it. Ugh!—Chris has decades of experience advising Fortune 500 CEOs and C-Suite leaders on communications and reputation/stakeholder management.He’s also worked in many global markets and different countries over the course of his career.Before PR and communications, Chris has worked in US presidential politics, AIDS advocacy and has served on the boards of social justice and peace building organizations – this experience has very much informed his current leadership style.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-deri-1451373/Company Link: https://webershandwick.com/What You’ll Discover in this Episode:Why He Has Terracotta Warrior in his Office.What He Learned in the “Cleveland, Ohio of China”.Why He Moved to China and What He Learned.The First Business He Started.How to Earn Trust.The Biggest Mistake He’s Seen a Company Make in China.Why You May Need a Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make in Crisis Communication.An Example of Bad Communication in a CrisisA Tip for Delivering Bad News How He Broke Sales Records in Mongolia with a Celebrity ChefCommunication Tips from Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Al GoreWhat Leaders can Learn from Losing a Presidential Election-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter