Best Chris Dardis Podcasts (2025)

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Marisa Williams: Bringing Business Leadership to the World of Non-Profit 48:31

11d ago48:31

48:31

Her title reads CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys, but in reality, she's a coach, cheerleader and accountability partner for her team and corporate partners. In this episode, Marisa Williams shares how she's channeled her strengths and transformed from a leader in the corporate world, to transforming the Girl Scouts across the Twin Cities and beyond…

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Bridgewater Bank EVP & CSO Mary Jayne Crocker: Curiosity Is a Key Ingredient in Leadership Success 39:22

1M ago39:22

39:22

As many of us have experienced throughout our careers, the best way to learn is by doing- whether you have experience with the task at hand or not. Never led a private company into an IPO? No worries, you'll figure it out! In this episode MJ shares what inspired her career trajectory, and the unique challenges she's overcome thanks to her natural c…

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The Right Guy at the Right Time: Adam Duininck Brings the Skills and Mindset to Re-Energize Downtown Minneapolis 46:16

2M ago46:16

46:16

He grew up near the farming community of Willmar in Western Minnesota, and despite deep family ties to a rural lifestyle Adam Duininck always aspired to live, work and move the needle in a big city. So how did a kid from the country become such a force in the city as President & CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council? In this episode, Adam explain…

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Peanut Butter & Jelly TV CFO Andre Creighton: From Corporate Finance to Startup Leadership, It's More Than Just Numbers 37:21

2M ago37:21

37:21

There's comfort in a C-Suite corporate role, but it can also trigger the question of "what if?" Andre Creighton has successfully played on both sides of the ball. He's a visionary finance leader, with high profile past roles at Cargill and SPIRE Credit Union. He's also launched a startup and now is charged with the CFO and revenue role at PB&J TV. …

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Menttium CEO Missy Chicre: "You Have One Life, How Do You Want to Live It?" 50:03

3M ago50:03

50:03

Her unique background, experience, and curiosity led from academia to consulting, then leadership roles at Best Buy and Cargill. And then, in that "what's next?" moment, the opportunity to devote her experience to advancing women's leadership led her to Menttium. In this episode Missy Chicre joins Kathy & Dardy to retrace her path to professional s…

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Ancoats Construction Founder & President David Wood: Leave Your Comfort Zone and Chase Your Dreams 49:29

3M ago49:29

49:29

He followed in his father's footsteps, and during a decade at Mortenson rose from an intern to a market sector leader at the Minneapolis construction giant. David Wood could've settled in for a long and lucrative career with few career risks. Instead, he chose to start from scratch, founding his own construction company, Ancoats. In this revealing …

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Scott Burns: Veteran Entrepreneur's Advice - Forget About "Failing Fast" and Focus on Success 54:08

4M ago54:08

54:08

The word "entrepreneur" has become a cliche in a world where almost everyone has a side hustle. But Scott Burns in truly an entrepreneur in every sense of the definition: an individual who's created and built successful businesses from scratch, while assuming all risks of the enterprise. In this episode, the general partner at Mairs & Power VC shar…

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Washburn Center for Children CEO Craig Warren: A Military Mindset and Passion for Helping Children 58:31

6M ago58:31

58:31

While he wasn't a military brat, he moved like one in his formative years. That exposure to different people and cultures, his service to our country, and his career journey into the private sector have all shaped the inspirational leader that Craig Warren is today. In this engaging conversation with Kathy & Chis, Craig shares his life and career j…

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Amy Ronneberg: Tell Her "No" and Then Look Out! How a Small Town Kid Rewrote the Rules to Reach the C-Suite 41:47

6M ago41:47

41:47

Successful executives who grew up in small towns, didn't attend the Ivy League schools, or were told they weren't qualified for leadership roles all have one thing in common: A burning desire to prove people wrong. Amy Ronneberg has done just that, every step of the way on her career path. Amy boldly states that "being authentic is my superpower", …

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No Looking Back: Gillette Children's Leader Barbara Joers Focuses on the Future and Grows Leaders from the Bottom Up 56:49

7M ago56:49

56:49

As the President and CEO of Gillette Children's Hospital, Barbara Joers not only navigates the complicated world of healthcare, but the emotional aspect of the providers she leads and the patients and families they all care for. In this inspiring episode, Barbara reveals key moments on her own leadership journey, and how she empowers everyone to co…

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Bell Bank President Erin Procko Shares How Old Fashioned Customer Service and Servant Leadership Drive Success 31:17

7M ago31:17

31:17

Growing up in Duluth, Erin Procko's parents were her biggest influence as she considered a career in the legal profession. But she worked at a bank while in college and fell in love with that career path. In this episode, Erin shares her perspective on leadership- why it's all about your team, and serving others. Connect with Versique…

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Welcome Kathy! Versique Makes a Statement Hire, Adding a Respected Business Leader 31:28

8M ago31:28

31:28

You know her as the Publisher and Market President of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal—make that former. While you were away over the summer, Kathy Robideau stepped into the role of Chief Growth Officer at Versique. It's a full-circle moment, as Versique CEO Tony Sorensen placed Kathy at MSPBJ 14 years ago and watched her rise from an adve…

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Leadership Traits That Drive Success | John Mack (Medtronic) 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

John Mack was the Divisional President for the Cardiac Surgery division at one of the largest medical device companies in the world—Medtronic. John knows that great leadership skills are formed through following the path of great leaders; and through his mentors he picked up a slew of tips for success. It was these learned skills that brought him t…

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Creating Pull Within Your Organization | with Bob Creviston (Agiliti) 39:47

1+ y ago39:47

39:47

"The sole measures of success for an HR team, as far as I'm concerned , is, how good are you at knowing where the push and where the pull is?" Bob Creviston is an avid storyteller who recounts his progression from football player at Cornell to Chief of HR at Agiliti Health, a world leader in Medical Equipment Management. His employee-focused leader…

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Roadmap to Transforming Culture 41:25

2y ago41:25

41:25

“Leadership is about lighting a fire within others, not under them” ~ Jaime Taets With over 20 years of experience within corporate business culture of which 13 were at Cargill, one of the largest privately held corporations in the world, Jaime Taets has honed the skill of conscious leadership. This ability led her to pave her own entrepreneurial p…

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HR Lab 2023 | Reimagining the Impact of Leadership Collaboration 1:07:05

2y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

This episode is the recording of Versique’s 12th Annual HR Lab where we dove into the topic of Reimagining the Impact of Leadership Collaboration with top leaders from the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx and The Minneapolis Foundation. This thought-provoking event brought together top HR professionals and executive leaders from various industries to …

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Simplifying How You Work | with Alissa Partee (Restaurant Technologies) 39:32

2y ago39:32

39:32

Food brings people together – for thousands of years humans have come together over food to celebrate and to grieve. Working with some of the biggest food brand industries locally, Alissa Partee brings two core beliefs to her leadership role as Chief People Officer at Restaurant Technologies: lead with love and clarity. In this episode, host Chris …

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Modeling Servant Leadership | with Heidi Grange (Northmarq) 35:09

2y ago35:09

35:09

“Know your role. Just like in sports, you may be the starter, sometimes you might be the leader, and sometimes you’re a contributing, supporting player. But put the time and effort into it and know that you still add value to your team. You can’t always be the lead, but you do add value.” ~Heidi Grange Early in Heidi Grange’s career, she remembers …

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No Fear Mentality | with Kristin Dean (Arctic Wolf) 31:33

2y ago31:33

31:33

“Live with being kind and working hard. Everything works out when you do that, take risks, and work without fear.” -Kristin Dean Kristin Dean left her full-time role in HR to pursue her dream of being a stay-at-home mom. After a many valuable years, Kristin desired to return to work, but she internalized the fear of not being able to have both a su…

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Ep. 9 - How to Invest in Your Growth | with Anne Sample (Navigate Forward) 35:19

2y ago35:19

35:19

When Anne Sample entered Ohio State University, she was set on becoming a Biochemical Engineer. However, her path took a different direction as she gained various experiences that shaped her career. As an AV expert at a homeroom in high school, she developed a strong interest and confidence in technology. Then, her first job in communications admin…

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Supernaturally Curious | with Sarah Waite (Second Harvest Heartland) 29:44

2+ y ago29:44

29:44

“We all get to choose how we spend our time. And we either do it with intention, or by accident. So what do you want to be focused on? Where do you want to spend your time? How are you going to make room for those things in your life? And it’s going to mean saying no to some things that you don’t want to, or need to, or choose to.” -Sarah Waite Sar…

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Leading With Trust in 2023 | with Chris Dardis (Versique) 39:02

2+ y ago39:02

39:02

“Every leader should aspire for the people within their team to be able to say, ‘I am a valuable member of a winning team doing meaningful work in an environment of trust.’ And if your team can say that, then they will be engaged within the role.” -Chris Dardis In this first episode of 2023, we’re taking a look back at our top episodes from 2022, f…

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How to Ascend in Your Career | with Erin Feigal (Prime Therapeutics) 39:03

2+ y ago39:03

39:03

“I always think that the best way to be noticed and considered to ascend into the next role is to be the best you can be at your current role.” -Erin Feigal As the CHRO of Prime Therapeutics, Erin and her team have been pioneers of a new “Way of Work” even before the pandemic began, setting up the future of flexible work for employees. Erin herself…

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Redefining Work Culture | with Kristin Gaarder (Calabrio) 29:16

2+ y ago29:16

29:16

Kristin Gaarder was the very first CHRO of Calabrio, a customer experience intelligence company. As a leader, Kristin’s philosophy lies in providing accountability for her team to take a vision they have, break down barriers, and deliver it with excellence. Kristin has navigated the variances in HR while practicing business in over 40 countries aro…

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Having Faith in Your Journey (with Molly Weiss) 30:10

2+ y ago30:10

30:10

People grow exponentially when they’re given an opportunity that stretches them to just the right amount. And they just fly. – Molly Weiss Not everyone takes as unique of a path to HR leadership as Molly Weiss. She studied theater history and sang in a band before pursuing post-grad HR and Business from the University of Minnesota. Molly is now a l…

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Stories That Shape Us | with Tony Sorensen (Versique) 30:20

2+ y ago30:20

30:20

"People work hard for money, but they'll give their life for meaning." -Tony Sorensen You can tell a lot about a person by asking them the question, "What is one event that has shaped who you are today?" Tony Sorensen, Founder & President of Versique Search & Consulting, uses this question to vet potential employees and create a culture of meaning …

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Hit Home Runs | with Shawn Moren 29:06

3y ago29:06

29:06

"As you build an experience in success or failure, you have more confidence when it comes to an even bigger opportunity or bigger risk...and you can recover and thrive." -Shawn Moren, Executive Advisory/Partner (CHRO Sector), Gartner Shawn was the head of HR at Regis Salons when COVID-19 hit, ravishing the nation and service industry. Regis quickly…

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Who will you bring with you? | with Kendall Harrell (Caribou Coffee) 24:33

3y ago24:33

24:33

"To be a leader I needed to get inspired and become a student of culture." -Kendall Harrell, Chief People Officer for Caribou Coffee Kendall began with a desire for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Lifetime Fitness became instrumental in his HR career, where he started as a personal trainer and quickly moved into the human resource departmen…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Chris Dardis Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Unscripted with Versique

Kathy Robideau & Chris Dardis

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Marisa Williams: Bringing Business Leadership to the World of Non-Profit 48:31

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Bridgewater Bank EVP & CSO Mary Jayne Crocker: Curiosity Is a Key Ingredient in Leadership Success 39:22

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The Right Guy at the Right Time: Adam Duininck Brings the Skills and Mindset to Re-Energize Downtown Minneapolis 46:16

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Peanut Butter & Jelly TV CFO Andre Creighton: From Corporate Finance to Startup Leadership, It's More Than Just Numbers 37:21

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Menttium CEO Missy Chicre: "You Have One Life, How Do You Want to Live It?" 50:03

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Ancoats Construction Founder & President David Wood: Leave Your Comfort Zone and Chase Your Dreams 49:29

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Scott Burns: Veteran Entrepreneur's Advice - Forget About "Failing Fast" and Focus on Success 54:08

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Washburn Center for Children CEO Craig Warren: A Military Mindset and Passion for Helping Children 58:31

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Amy Ronneberg: Tell Her "No" and Then Look Out! How a Small Town Kid Rewrote the Rules to Reach the C-Suite 41:47

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No Looking Back: Gillette Children's Leader Barbara Joers Focuses on the Future and Grows Leaders from the Bottom Up 56:49

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Bell Bank President Erin Procko Shares How Old Fashioned Customer Service and Servant Leadership Drive Success 31:17

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Welcome Kathy! Versique Makes a Statement Hire, Adding a Respected Business Leader 31:28

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Leadership Traits That Drive Success | John Mack (Medtronic) 33:01

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Creating Pull Within Your Organization | with Bob Creviston (Agiliti) 39:47

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Roadmap to Transforming Culture 41:25

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HR Lab 2023 | Reimagining the Impact of Leadership Collaboration 1:07:05

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Simplifying How You Work | with Alissa Partee (Restaurant Technologies) 39:32

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Modeling Servant Leadership | with Heidi Grange (Northmarq) 35:09

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No Fear Mentality | with Kristin Dean (Arctic Wolf) 31:33

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Ep. 9 - How to Invest in Your Growth | with Anne Sample (Navigate Forward) 35:19

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Supernaturally Curious | with Sarah Waite (Second Harvest Heartland) 29:44

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Leading With Trust in 2023 | with Chris Dardis (Versique) 39:02

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How to Ascend in Your Career | with Erin Feigal (Prime Therapeutics) 39:03

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Redefining Work Culture | with Kristin Gaarder (Calabrio) 29:16

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Having Faith in Your Journey (with Molly Weiss) 30:10

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Stories That Shape Us | with Tony Sorensen (Versique) 30:20

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Hit Home Runs | with Shawn Moren 29:06

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Who will you bring with you? | with Kendall Harrell (Caribou Coffee) 24:33

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