Kevin Barona’s leadership journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of purpose. In this episode, Kevin shares his path from Capitol Hill to becoming the founder of CI Core Secure, a cybersecurity firm. He emphasizes the critical role leadership plays in shaping a...
Craig Andrews
Craig Andrews is a U.S. Marine, turned electrical engineer and mobile phone designer, turned marketer. He's driven over a half-billion dollars in revenue during his career. In 2009, Craig launched his own company which became allies4me. In August, 2021, Craig went spent three months in the hospital and six weeks in a coma when he nearly died. During that time, Craig's team ran allies4me without him. Now Craig shares lessons from the ledge of death and how they apply to both marketing and life.
Lori Saitz is the founder of Zen Rabbit and the Zen Leadership Program. Lori shares how leaders can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and improve retention through intentional actions and workplace well-being practices. Drawing from her experience, Lori emphasizes the importance of grounding...
Christian Brim, founder of Core Group, about the realities of leading a business through growth and financial challenges. Christian shares his journey of scaling back to grow intentionally, emphasizing the importance of sound accounting processes and focusing on margin improvement. He dives into...
Robert Hunt, a leader who believes in the power of accountability and vulnerability to drive true leadership. Hunt, known as “the accountability guy,” emphasizes that leadership isn’t about self-glory but about equipping others to succeed. He draws on personal experiences, discussing how embracing...
Lenora Edwards, Chief Knowledge Officer at Better Speech, shares her insights on leadership through the lens of speech therapy. In this episode, Lenora discusses how effective communication is crucial not only for personal well-being but also for leadership in any setting. She explains the broad...
Mitch Carson, a seasoned media expert, about the vital role of media exposure in leadership. Carson, who cut his teeth on the Home Shopping Network, shares his journey from a nervous beginner to a confident pitchman, emphasizing the importance of practice and preparation. He discusses the fear many...
Scott Springer, founder of Cowboy Consulting Group, discusses the critical steps needed to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and make it globally competitive. Springer emphasizes the importance of automation in maintaining cost efficiency and product quality. He highlights how Germany and Japan...
Jed Harris, CEO of Puretec Industrial Water, discusses his unique approach to leadership within the challenging water purification industry. Harris, whose company handles water essential for manufacturing processes, shares insights into steering a family business inherited from his grandfather and...
Gail Martino, founder of Leapfrog Advisory, dives deep into her unique career journey and insights into leadership and technology. Starting with her unexpected role sniffing armpits at Gillette to evaluate deodorant efficacy, Gail explores the intersection of scientific evaluation and product...
Seasoned entrepreneur Sean Languedoc shares his extensive experience in building companies and navigating the treacherous waters of leadership in tech. Sean discusses the importance of letting go of the ego to foster a culture of innovation and adaptation, a principle that has guided his journey in...