Best Strategicleadership Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation With April Whitson, Global VP of HR, ABB 38:13

5d ago38:13

38:13

In this episode of The Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with April Whitson, VP of HR for ABB and author of The Stay Challenge. They discuss the critical role of leadership in shaping workplace culture, the challenges of employee retention, and the importance of effective one-on-one meetings. April emphasizes that culture is built at the …

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A Conversation With Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, CEO, Craig Hospital 43:35

1M ago43:35

43:35

In this conversation, Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis shares her journey from being an obstetrician-gynecologist to the CEO of Craig Hospital, emphasizing the importance of saying yes to opportunities and navigating change. She discusses the significance of data-driven decision-making, building commitment over compliance, and fostering a culture of inclusio…

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A Conversation With Cyril Peupion, CEO of Work Smarter Live Better (WSLB) 47:56

1M ago47:56

47:56

In this conversation, Cyril Peupion shares his journey from a corporate leader to the founder of Work Smarter Live Better (WSLB), emphasizing the importance of learning effective work habits. He discusses the challenges he faced in writing his book and the significance of giving back to others. Cyril highlights the power of team alignment and setti…

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A Conversation With Richard Giles, Group Finance Director of Parkdean Resorts 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

In this episode of the Failure Gap, Richard Giles shares his unique journey from studying English literature to becoming a group finance director. He emphasizes the importance of passion in leadership, the need for effective communication, and the role of people in driving transformation. Richard discusses the challenges of navigating change, the s…

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A Conversation With Jon Marcus, President of Rose Sisters Chips 49:29

2M ago49:29

49:29

In this episode of the Failure Gap, Jon Marcus shares his journey from a successful corporate career to launching Rose Sisters Chips, a family business centered around a cherished tortilla recipe. He discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of community support, and the dynamics of working with family. Jon emphasizes…

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Unlocking Business Growth & Legacy Wealth | Insights from James D. Shields 38:06

2M ago38:06

38:06

In this episode of Bigger Than Business, James D. Shields, President of Shields Legal Group, shares his journey from attorney to entrepreneur and strategic investor. He reveals how integrating legal expertise with business strategy helps companies maximize value and prepare for successful transitions. Shields discusses the Growth-to-Exit program, w…

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A Conversation With Dr. Martine Canal, Founder of Self-Care Genius 36:26

3M ago36:26

36:26

In this episode of The Failure Gap, Dr. Martine Cannell shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming a self-care strategist, emphasizing the importance of self-care for women over 40. She discusses the challenges of aligning personal goals with daily responsibilities, the necessity of setting boundaries, and practical strategies for self-care.…

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A Conversation With Sonya Weisshappel, Founder of Seriatim 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

In this episode of the Failure Gap, Sonya Weisshappel shares her journey as a professional organizer and author of 'Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer.' She discusses the importance of moving from agreement to alignment in personal organization, the power of conversation, and the emotional aspects of decluttering. Sonya emphasizes the need for prepar…

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A Conversation With Monica Radulescu, Learning Consultant at TELUS 43:26

4M ago43:26

43:26

In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Monica Radulescu, a Learning Consultant at TELUS, about her journey to leadership, the importance of overcoming fears, particularly in public speaking, and the role of senior leadership support in organizational development. They discuss the significance of creating mea…

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The Legacy of Renfro Foods: Innovation, Family, and the Future of Salsa 30:12

4M ago30:12

30:12

Join us on the Bigger Than Business Podcast as we sit down with Doug Renfro, President of Renfro Foods, to discuss the journey of this iconic Fort Worth-based family business. From its humble beginnings in a garage to becoming the ninth-largest salsa brand in the U.S., Doug shares insights on family leadership, product innovation, and the challenge…

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A Conversation With Jo Aidroos, Transformation Leader 49:11

4M ago49:11

49:11

In this conversation, Julie Williamson and Jo Aidroos explore the journey of leadership, the challenges faced in navigating personal and professional growth, and the importance of moving from mere agreement to true alignment in organizations. Jo shares her personal experiences, including her struggles with mental health and the need for better ment…

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A Conversation With Ken Wilkinson, Founder & CEO of Layer 10 43:08

5M ago43:08

43:08

In this episode, Julie Williamson speaks with Ken Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Layer 10, about his leadership journey, the importance of alignment in business, and the intersection of technology and property development. They discuss the challenges of executing ideas, the role of AI in the built environment, and the need for affordable housing sol…

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A Conversation With Katie Jarek, Consulting Director & Global Business Strategist 32:46

5M ago32:46

32:46

In this episode of the Failure Gap, Julie Williamson speaks with Katie Jarek, a Global Business Strategist and Consulting Director, about her career journey, the challenges of swimming the English Channel, and the parallels between personal challenges and leading organizational transformations. They discuss the importance of embracing opportunities…

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Transforming Communities: Tillie Burgin on Leading Mission Arlington with Purpose 27:04

6M ago27:04

27:04

Discover the inspiring journey of Tillie Burgin, founder and director of Mission Arlington, in this episode of the Bigger Than Business Podcast. For nearly four decades, Tillie has been at the forefront of transforming lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Learn how Tillie's vision of "taking church to the people" grew from a simple Bible study…

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A Conversation With Rob Ripp, Founder of Fintelligent 41:48

6M ago41:48

41:48

In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson speaks with Rob Ripp, founder of Fintelligent, about the importance of financial clarity for entrepreneurs. Rob shares his journey from corporate jobs to founding his own company, emphasizing the need for business owners to understand their finances and the value of community support. The…

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A Conversation With Dana Sednek, Chief Consultant 38:13

6M ago38:13

38:13

In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson speaks with Dana Sednek, an expert in digital transformation. They discuss Dana's journey in leadership, the importance of a learning mindset, and the impact of generative AI on business. The conversation emphasizes the need for permission, potential, and possibility in organizational cha…

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A Conversation With Dallas Olson, Chief Commercial Officer of NetApp 42:03

7M ago42:03

42:03

In this conversation, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Dallas Olson, Chief Commercial Officer at NetApp, about his journey to leadership and the importance of navigating the gap between agreement and alignment in both personal and professional contexts. They discuss the significance of creating safe spaces for conversations, the role of curiosit…

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Inside the Legacy of Fletcher's Corny Dogs: Family, Tradition & Innovation 37:51

7M ago37:51

37:51

Explore the rich history of Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs with GG Fletcher and her daughter Amber Fletcher, who carry on this iconic Texas brand. Learn how they balance family traditions with modern marketing, from introducing new menu items like veggie dogs to expanding Fletcher’s presence beyond the State Fair of Texas. This interview dives into…

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A Conversation With Hilary Blair, CEO of ARTiculate: Real & Clear 48:20

7M ago48:20

48:20

In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie speaks with Hilary Blair, CEO and co-founder of Articulate, Real and Clear. They discuss the journey of navigating the space between agreement and alignment in leadership and communication. Hilary shares her background in theater and how it shaped her approach to helping leaders communicate effectiv…

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A Conversation With David Prager, Chief Brand Officer 53:24

8M ago53:24

53:24

In this conversation, Julie Williamson and David Prager discuss the challenges of prioritization, building trust, and creating shared meaning within teams. David shares personal anecdotes about his leadership journey, emphasizing the need for vulnerability, accountability, and the power of making intentions visible. The discussion highlights how ef…

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A Conversation With Bruce Siegel, Managing Partner at Karrikins Group 32:11

8M ago32:11

32:11

In this conversation, Bruce Siegel shares his journey through various leadership roles and the importance of navigating the space between agreement and alignment in organizations. He discusses the significance of a beginner's mindset, the challenges of business development, and the trade-offs leaders face in decision-making. Bruce emphasizes the ne…

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A Conversation With Miles Kailburn, CEO of OTM 40:48

8M ago40:48

40:48

In this conversation, Miles Kailburn, CEO of OTM, shares his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, service design, and fostering a culture of trust and curiosity within his team. He discusses the challenges of moving from agreement to alignment, the significance of micro-actions in maintaining that alignment, and the role …

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American Hero: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEAL and Astronaut Chris Cassidy 37:37

11M ago37:37

37:37

On today's episode of Bigger Than Business, Jeff Holler and Chris Cassidy discuss the significance of purpose-driven success. Chris, a former Navy SEAL and astronaut, shares his leadership journey, from high school sports to the Naval Academy, and his experiences in space missions. He highlights the importance of authenticity and confidence for new…

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Breaking News to Breaking Grounds: Jeff Crilley's Path from Journalism to PR 32:45

12M ago32:45

32:45

In this episode of Bigger Than Business, join host Jeff Holler as he sits down with Jeff Crilley, a seasoned journalist turned successful entrepreneur. Crilley takes us on a captivating journey through his illustrious career in journalism, highlighting his groundbreaking announcement of a man's release from prison - a moment that earned him prestig…

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Achieve your Best - the surprising power of living with intention 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

In this episode, Mike James Ross, Chief Human Resource Officer of Simons and recent author of “Intention: the surprising psychology of high performers” discusses what intention is, why it is important, and how individuals and organizations can unlock it to achieve high performance. “High performance is about doing subjectively different things.” Hi…

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Invest in Human Performance = Elevate Business Performance 34:56

1y ago34:56

34:56

Jodi Baker Calamai, Deloitte Canada’s National Managing Partner of Human Capital shares perspectives on how the future of work is now, the unparalleled opportunities it creates to make work better for humans and humans better at work, and how leaders can embrace this once in a lifetime opportunity to innovate. It’s a unique time for humans around t…

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Modern people leadership: new role, new focus, new skills. 28:45

1y ago28:45

28:45

In this episode, Maggie Clinton the Founder of Trinity Leadership Coaching, shares how expectations of people leaders have changed and provides practical ideas on how organizations can better prepare and support their people leaders. Leadership is a relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who chose to follow [1] . Leadership is not …

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Play at work: so much more than Ping Pong 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

19:39

In this episode, Ryan Burwell, Director of Training & Facilitation at TwentyOne Toys shares how leaders can use the joy, curiosity, and experimentation of play to create stronger teams and improve business results. Play is a mindset of curiosity, experimentation, learning from failure and embracing diversity – it’s not about ping pong tables and te…

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Keeping Students on the Field and in School (with Tim McLaughlin) 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

45:57

How can a community keep its children in school and on a pathway to graduation and beyond? How can public-private partnership build a program for disadvantaged kids that becomes effective even beyond its creators’ dreams? Listen as our guest shares how the Fields and Futures program was created, its exponential impact on the youth of Oklahoma City,…

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The People Leader Imperative: Unlocking results through communications 27:29

1+ y ago27:29

27:29

In an era where the pace of change is rapid and relentless, the need for effective team communications is critical. People leaders will be the primary point of contact, and will need to be prepared and equipped to effectively engage and guide their teams forward. In this episode, we dive into the art of team communications with Lisa Durante, Chief …

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The People Leader Imperative: Innovating people leadership 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

27:43

The rapid and frequent changing dynamics affecting teams demands innovation. It also demands people leaders more actively facilitate innovation on their teams. In this episode, we talk with Robyn Bolton, Chief Navigator of innovation consultancy, MileZero, about how people leaders can create the synergies on their teams to innovate focused ideas th…

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The People Leader Imperative: Re-thinking what it means to lead 33:28

1+ y ago33:28

33:28

Companies tell us they want people to bring their whole selves to work, but leaders aren’t quite set up to accept, support and lead the whole human beings on their team. To add, leaders aren’t assessed, let alone rewarded, to do so. Yet, the data continues to show that happier, more engaged people perform better, are more productive, are less absen…

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The People Leader Imperative: Enabling people leaders with AI 28:01

1+ y ago28:01

28:01

AI is powerfully evolving jobs, organizations and industries. Will it redefine what it means to be a leader, too? In this episode of LeaderLab, we are joined by Levi Goertz, Head of Client Solutions at Valence, who helps us unravel how AI may automate and augment leadership with workforce trends and insights to speed up decision-making. But AI is o…

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The People Leader Imperative: Re-inventing people leader programs that win 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

Teams work together differently today. Team members also face different challenges and opportunities. This demands a new approach for people leadership and the people and systems that support them. In this episode, Stefani Okamoto, Director of Manager Excellence at ServiceNow, shares her deep passion for people leadership and offers insights on how…

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The Future of Performance Enhancement (with Dr. Amy Kruse) 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

45:00

What does the future hold for neuro technology? What strides have been made in performance enhancement via brain studies? How can investors help shape the landscape of mental health treatments? Listen as our guest shares how her new endeavor is investing in companies that elevate human flourishing, how modern treatments can unlock a new era of ment…

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The People Leader Imperative: Defining people leadership for a modern world 25:45

1+ y ago25:45

25:45

People leaders have always been a powerful force in organizations. With hybrid workplaces, a new generation in the workforce (Gen Z), rise of AI and digitization, quickly changing geopolitical concerns, and more is people leadership more important than ever? TILTCO Inc. gathered business leaders, consultants and academics for Season 6 of the Leader…

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The Biggest Developer Nobody’s Ever Heard Of (with Isaac Manning) 1:07:21

1+ y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

What is Servant Leadership, and what does it bring to the lives of others? How does being told you’re “too stupid” parlay into an almost 40-year career as a respected and sought-after architect and developer? How do you create from tragedy a way to help families across the nation? Listen as our guest, Isaac Manning, shares how his success came from…

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Timing: Good Faith & Good Fortune (with Josh Robertson) 56:07

2y ago56:07

56:07

How do you go from making $19,000 a year to being a vendor for the White House? How do you weather troubled times to preserve your family and stay afloat personally and professionally? What does it take to start a business at 22 and grow it into a $60 Million company? Listen as our guest shares his path of entrepreneurship from start-up to multiple…

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A Creative Spirit Grounded in Principles (with Janeé Hill) 43:36

2+ y ago43:36

43:36

Why is it important to train people how to treat you? How can knowing your guiding principles establish your path to success? How can leveraging your capabilities affect not only your future, but the futureof those around you? Listen as our guest shares why it’s necessary to lean into the hard stuff, why giving should be about more than just money,…

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An Eagerness to Learn, Serve, and Make an Impact (with Wade T. Myers) 50:25

2+ y ago50:25

50:25

How do you go from being literally dirt poor to becoming a serial entrepreneur responsible for founding, investing in, or serving on the board of over 100 companies? How can an eagerness to learn and serve shape your life in a way that influences local and global communities for the better? Listen as our guest shares his path from a subsistence far…

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The Role of Intention in a Family Office (with Rob McLaughlin) 43:29

2+ y ago43:29

43:29

How do you decide if you need a Family Office? What goes into building one that will truly serve your family’s needs? What role does intentionality play in its design and success? Listen as our guest shares with us how a commitment to shared values created a need for a Family Office to steward his family’s resources in a way that impacts not only g…

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Growing Professionally and Personally Within a Family Business (with David K. Sargent) 37:55

2+ y ago37:55

37:55

In a family business, how do you overcome being the Owner’s Child? What can you do to ensure success on your own merits? How do you lead a team that may initially question your qualifications? Listen as our guest shares his advice for not only young people wanting to join the family business but also for the parents who want their kids to continue …

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Master Your Internal Board Meeting (with Dr. Shannan Crawford) 37:01

3y ago37:01

37:01

Why is the success of an organization dependent on the health – not just physical health, but also mental and spiritual health - of the leader? When the microculture of a team is set by leadership, how can business owners refocus the parts of their own brains to help cultivate their employees’ most forward-thinking and creative efforts?    Listen a…

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Overcoming the Challenges of a Family Business (with Dr. Keanon Alderson) 50:24

3y ago50:24

50:24

What are the challenges of creating, working for, or taking over a family business? What are the strengths a family business needs to succeed? How can you avoid the pitfalls that cause the high failure rate in succession of a family business? Listen as our guest, Dr. Keanon Alderson, gives us a picture of how each succeeding generation tends to lea…

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Bringing CPA Firms into the Future (with Jackie Meyer) 39:24

3y ago39:24

39:24

How can you shed 60% of your client base and still grow? How can a CPA take time off right before April 15, a notorious deadline in the industry, while others are sweating and working overtime? How can setting boundaries with your clients lead to a prosperous, more holistic business? Listen as our guest, Jackie Meyer, tells us how she built her own…

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Sustainable Growth: Steering a Battleship vs. a Speedboat (with Joseph Ferrell) 46:44

3+ y ago46:44

46:44

How do you combine four very different personalities into a leadership team working toward a common goal? What kind of resolve does it take to make changes to a strategy that is already working? Listen as our guest, Joseph Ferrell, shares with us how his company made surprising decisions on change, why “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” and why…

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Love People Through Housing (with Lane Beene) 39:57

3+ y ago39:57

39:57

How can recognizing the need to pivot your plans lead to a bigger sense of purpose? How can facing the reality that you are better off partnering with others, rather than going it alone, build greater success? How can recognizing the need to pivot your plans lead to a bigger sense of purpose? How can facing the reality that you are better off partn…

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EP5.1: Skills leaders need to thrive in ongoing uncertainty 30:04

3+ y ago30:04

30:04

Today’s teams are faced with ongoing, unprecedented disruption. Leaders, then, are challenged to guide their teams through these new and uncertain times. Are leaders prepared? In this episode of LeaderLab, we are joined by Kristine Steinberg, CEO and founder of Kismet, to explore what it will take for leaders to be successful in today’s environment…

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Putting Values First for Sustainable Success (with Stacey Pearson) 39:12

3+ y ago39:12

39:12

How important are a company’s values to its growth and success? What can a business owner do to ensure their team buys in to the company culture and lives those values daily? And how can you take them even further and affect a community in need? Listen as our guest, Stacey Pearson, shares with us how he perpetuates the company values his family cre…

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Advancing Through Life’s Detours (with Larry Bell) 1:03:57

3+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

How can being involved in organizations during your youth prepare you for unexpected events in your business future? Where do you turn for advice when you feel overwhelmed by responsibility, and you are having to learn as you go? And when personal tragedy strikes, how can the planning of one individual transform entire communities? Listen as our gu…

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