The Impact of Leadership

Kent Evans has been making an huge impact in millions of lives, all over the world for the past 14 years as cofounder & Executive Director of Manhood Journey. This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Dads become disciple makers. Kent also has his own podcast called Father On Purpose. The podcast has more than 100,000+ downloads focused on helping men be godly dads while facing real struggles at work, home and in life.

Let's say the NY TIMES is going to write the final article about your life, what would they say about you? Sharon talks about what it means to live without regrets.

Nick is a Titan Wisconsin 100 winner focused on bringing the best solutions for each client while building a sincere partnership. Today’s episode is focused on building a culture that tracks talent, making an impression in the community and having business values to accelerate growth .

This new series LEGACY BUILDER will bring teachings, speakers, books, movies, and real stories about how to build a legacy as a Husband/Wife, Father/Mother, Son/Daughter, friend, etc.

The Titan 100 is a program to recognize a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. This incredible community is lead by one Titan that is leading the pack. Today's episode is with the CEO/Founder of TitanCEO, Jaime Zawmon.

Picture it: For 25 years, you’ve been setting the example and influencing the trajectory -- now it’s time to step back so the next generation can step up. People you know & love are trusting you to handle this well. Soon, the organization will be bumped by this change, and what’s inside will spill out. This might be the defining moment of your leadership. Ready or not, the time to say goodbye is here. Mike Bullmore and Brett Wendle are both Christian men, husbands & fathers. Recently, Brett was installed as the new Senior Pastor of Crossway Community Church. Which was a historic moment in the life of Crossway; a Senior Pastor transition hadn’t ever happened before. Mike was the senior pastor for 25 years, which takes Crossway back to its first days in 1999. This episode is about their leadership transition.

This episode honors the memory of Chris Booth—Patrick's father, who passed away in 2023. As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one posts about.

When everyone expects you to have all the answers, what do you say when you're unsure? When everyone wants some of your time, how do you prioritize who gets a meeting? Where do you start when there are multiple issues that need to be addressed? What characteristics rise to the top for a leader willing and able to move an organization forward? Dr. Lynn Akey is the new Chancellor of The University of Wisconsin Parkside, and she is a leader you would follow. She's accomplished, passionate, inquisitive, and courageous. In this conversation, we get to know Parkside's new leader and hear how she's approached the transition into the role of Chancellor.

This episode focuses on our response to life's trials. Patrick recounts a very difficult year. As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one posts about.

We hope you enjoy the 2nd part of this conversation with Liz! Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives worldwide. She is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. This conversation focuses on her book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact.

Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives worldwide. She is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. This conversation focuses on her book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact. How we tricked her into being on the podcast is a mystery--enjoy Part 1 and come back for the 2nd half next week.

Every year has it's own challenges and surprises. Often times we don't remember how far we've come or how fortunate we are until we pause and reflect. In this episode Patrick Booth, the Owner of CCB Technology and The Impact of Leadership talks about the loss of his Father, a shocking company notice and the need for community.

This episode touches on work-life balance. What is it? Is it possible to have? As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one posts about.

Senator Van Wanggaard is a man who has served his community for multiple decades. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him. I encourage you to put your political ideologies aside for 40 minutes and enjoy this conversation.

This episode highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one posts about.

Mr. Zach Jacobsmeier is the Head Principal of Gilmore Fine Arts in Racine, WI. He's an incredible leader and an example of what public education is shooting for. Zach is one of the reasons this podcast was started; to highlight incredible leaders who are right under your nose. In this episode: Costco vs. Sam's Club, remembering names of students, stereotypes of public education MJ vs. Lebron and best pump up playlists.

This episode highlights the differences between a good and a great boss. As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one posts about. 👇SHOW NOTES👇 Email Us Your Thoughts: [email protected] FOR THE SECURITY SUMMITIOL on LinkedIn | Book Us To Speak | Resources For Growth & Laughter

One hundred years is a long time to survive as a business or a non-profit. Generations of people will have interacted with your organization. Hitting one hundred years is a milestone to celebrate, a time to reflect and envision people to the next chapter. That’s, in part, what we’ll do in today’s conversation with my friend, Carolynn Friesch, CEO United Way of Kenosha County.

Leadership is a lot of things. It isn't cute. We're doing a few episodes test to see if you like the new series "Leadership Exposed". Short episodes with real life stories of bad hires, rage quitting, accidental successes and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode Patrick talks about the impact of a bad hire and the lessons he's learned to avoid them.

Daniel Ramsey is the president of Ramsey Solutions. His Dad is Dave. They run a family business out of TN.

Leadership is a lot of things. It isn't cute. We're doing a few episodes test to see if you like the new series "Leadership Exposed". Short episodes with real life stories of bad hires, rage quitting, accidental successes and the lessons learned along the way. Why are we doing this? In the words of Patrick Booth, "I want people to be better than me. And no officer that's not my bag." Let us know if you're enjoying it!

Imagine having someone to coach you on exactly what to say so that you'd nail your next public speaking opportunity. Now meet Eva. She's the person who comes in and gives you the honest feedback you need to level up your content and your delivery. Dave Ramsey leaned on Eva's expertise for several years while she was at Ramsey. You'll love this episode.

Bob Burg is one of the authors of “The Go-Giver: A little story about a powerful business Idea”. And it’s now in my top 10 books that I recommend to people. During this episode, you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and intrigued.

Arlin Sorenson. A farm boy from Iowa, who has over 35 years in the IT industry and believes those who give the most, gain the most. A serial entrepreneur, who loves Jesus and his wife more than success in business. In this episode Arlin shares his failures, lessons from the farm and a definition of excellence in leadership.

If you're in leadership, you'll encounter conflict. But are you prepared for it? *Enter the "Reframing Conflict as a Leader" workshop* We (Patrick Booth & Steve Scherer) are conducting a 1/2 day intensive hosted by our friends University of Wisconsin-Parkside on 4/28. The point? To equip you for tough conversations. Can't make it? No problem! We'll come to you. Check the links in the show notes for more info.

Think of your favorite coach, what made them the best? Lyle is the President of Integrus Leadership and author of "The Five-Day Leader: An insanely practical guide for relentless growth, ridiculous routines, and resilient relationships" Lyle is the coach you still talk about from back in the day.

What are the most challenging questions you face as a leader? Mike Bullmore, Senior Pastor of CrossWay Community Church, uses his experiences to help leaders address those question marks. From measuring success to successfully failing, Mike offers powerful advice to current and aspiring leaders seeking to be positive influencers.

This is a small business success story. It's a miracle to see a marriage last over 50 years. It's nearly a miracle to see a small business survive past 2 years. Founders of CCB Technology, Chris and Patti Booth, share how they built a foundation of success with passion, integrity and by investing in people. More than 30 years later, their legacy lives on as their son, Patrick Booth, builds on that foundation that keeps customers returning and employees fulfilled.

Seeing equivalent growth between revenue, culture and engagement elude many companies. April Shprintz, owner of Driven Outcomes, shares how those things happen when you focus on how much you give. By pouring into your people, clients, and community, you can create a value-based culture that leads to word-of-mouth business, passionate employees, and brand loyalty that combined leads to growth.

We're hosting an event with Tod, see episode notes to register! What do you do when plan A fails? In a fascinating comparison to Lewis and Clark’s expedition, Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains and vice president and chief of leadership formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, depicts leadership as an unpredictable journey that takes you off the map into uncharted territories.

Sometimes in leadership, you just aren't sure move to make. The next step is unclear. So, what do you do? Who has answers that will help?! We live this stuff out. But we don't have all the answers. This is why we're bringing in an expert to help us confidently move forward. On February 9th, from 6:00-7:30 pm, we're having an event with guest speaker Tod Bolsinger at The University of Wisconsin Parkside. "Resilient Leadership: Leading in Uncharted Territory" It might not be the

Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since the first season and have a wait list for tickets that's over 90,000. You will love this episode

What would you do differently if you handled every difficult business conversation as if it was a hostage negotiation? Derek Gaunt, the author of Ego, Authority, Failure, applies his experience in hostage negotiations to leadership, providing powerful yet practical ways that will change the way you negotiate and lead.

Have you ever felt like a fraud and doubted your credibility to lead your company, department or project? You're not alone. Christy Wright shares with us that 70% of high achievers feel that way. Listen to this episode and have your mind melted with ideas and love.

Hear what the heart of servant leadership is all about and how embracing it can have a huge impact on the lives of others. Jon Nelson, former Youth for Christ of SE WI executive director, says it’s about trust, relationships, and a willingness to put others before yourself.

Shanna Hocking is a leadership consultant, philanthropic adviser, keynote speaker, and author. She spent 20 years in university fundraising, raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams. Her book titled: One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take To Fulfill Their Leadership And Career Potential.” Covered in this episode: A definition of leadership, creating your own opportunity and building a personal board of directors.

Take 5 minutes to hear how identity maintains the mission of a servant leader. “A Servant Leader is someone who uses their authority and influence for the benefit of those who are under their authority and influence.” As servant leaders, we should be secure in who we are, producing stability in those under our care. But we also need to remain open to being wrong. Take 5 minutes to hear how identity maintains the mission of a servant leader.

Kyle Jolly is a father and one of the best friends you could hope for. He’s Doc Holliday in the movie Tombstone. He's the guy that will stand in the rain until midnight to ensure your car starts. And he’s also the Vice President of Operations at CCB Technology. You will hear an inspiring story of what it takes to be an executive worth following.

There’s a ditch on either side of the path called leadership transitions. On one side is the lack of clear communication – who’s doing what? When is it happening? Why is it happening? On the other side is a lack of support – according to McKinsey & Co, only 29% of organizations in the US feel their companies adequately support the new leadership coming in. We need to hear from real people who will keep it real and have done it well. Patrick Booth & Logan McCoy are my guests today- it’s a triple threat match. Patrick is the CEO and Owner of CCB Technology, a family business that started in 1991 and specializes in outsourced IT. Logan is the new President of CCB. Patrick has been President of CCB since 2013, became CEO and Owner in January 2019, and passed the Presidential sword to Logan in 2022.

Fatherhood is one of the most important jobs in the world. Many of the social ills in America are directly attributed to fatherlessness. Sharmain helped establish the Dedicated Dad’s Program of Kenosha, is a National Fatherhood Practitioner, Certified Father Engagement Trainer, and has written a book to help those who engage dad’s in family services. His story of being an incarcerated felon to UW Parkside adjunct professor is inspiring. There is good all around us, Sharmain is one shining example.

In this 15-minute episode, Steve Scherer discusses a practical lesson he learned from his son and how important defining terms can be.

This is a re-release of episode 67 and will be well worth your time. Align your actions with your beliefs and get expected results. Lyle explains the power simple, purposeful actions have over our success.

You can't give what you don't have. This episode highlights resources to pour into yourself and your team. Books (audio and physical), podcasts, mastermind groups, and events. How To Think by Alan Jacobs Winning The War In Your Mind by Craig Groescel The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team by Patrick Lencioni Born To Run by Christopher McDougall The Rise Of Teddy Roosevelt by Edmund Morris Read To Lead by Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner A Failure Of Nerve by Edwin H. Friedman Listen to the episode for the podcast, workshop, and mastermind suggestions.

It takes courage to feel the fear and go anyway. And those are the kind of leaders we want to follow. Sonnie Linebarger is a wife, mom, COO of Bristol Hospice, host of the Evoke Greatness podcast, and entrepreneur. She’s accomplished, respected, and redefining the next chapter in her life. I feel fortunate to have gotten this interview even as the story is being written. Hear how Sonnie navigated Covid as an executive with thousands of employees depending on her. And what lead her to leap into solopreneurship.

What does it take to upset our ideology of how the world works? Or how a business should be run? NéAndré shares how encouraging others to embrace that they are perfectly imperfect and helping them realize the best in themselves can be catalyst for change.

Dr. Michaela O’Donnell is back with us today. And for this conversation I focused on her personally. Not her book or really even the work she does at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership. We all know people that seem to be made of something different-they’re killin’ it in every area of life. If you looked at Michaela’s accomplishments you’d think the same of her, so I asked her if she’d be willing to demystify things for us about her personal life. Where does she fail? How can she do so much and what is she learning? You’re going to need to listen back to this one. Please enjoy Dr. Michaela O’Donnell freeing you from having to do it all.

This is part two on The Enneagram with The Impact of Leadership's 1st guest contributor, Ashley Buenger. In part one we cover an intro to the Enneagram and numbers 3, 7 & 8-The Aggressive Stance. In part two we cover the 2nd two sets of stances; numbers 2, 4 & 9, and 1, 3 & 6.

Perspective and empathy are vital in leading with excellence. We're all flawed and we need leaders who know themselves and desire to understand those in their care. The Enneagram is a tool to help us know ourselves and those around us better and our guest today is going to unpack its value for us. Ashley Buenger is a life coach, a writer, a wife & mom and has studied and used the Enneagram for years. She’s driven to connect people to their life’s mission and overcome obstacles along the way. She's also our 1st guest contributor at IOL!

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela Willie Jude II, M. ED. is the Vice-Chancellor of Advancement at The University of Wisconsin Parkside. He’s also a husband, the father of 3 daughters, a member of a huge loving family, and a man of conviction, integrity, and depth of character. Willie is one of the people you want to help steer the future of a university. Hear about the early influences and the winding career path that led him to executive leadership in higher education.

In this episode, we're bringing together two big topics: Passive Income & Productivity. We all want to walk to the mailbox and see envelopes that contain money vs the bills we expect. And it’s possible to have that be your experience. You know the feeling of being on a treadmill; you're sweating but going nowhere. Ever feel like that in your personal or professional life? You're active for sure but productive...not so much. Enter our guests: Nina and Mitch Ferraro. After eight years as business partners in real estate, they now have passive income that exceeds their monthly living expenses. On top of that, Nina launched a company focused on productivity.