Episodes
Tom Murry tells us how he was able to take Calvin Klein to nearly $8 billion in retail profit while maintaining the brand’s iconic style. He's the author of a new book entitled A Great Fit: My Take on Confidence, Charisma, and the Career That Suits You Best. This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full...
Published 12/13/19
We finally did it! We’ve hit 100 episodes. That means there’s 100 episodes of insights from leadership experts just waiting for you to download. Check out our back catalog at hpleadershippodcast.com. Today we’re talking with Meg Poag. She’s the Founder and CEO of Mission Squared, an organizational development consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. She’s also a 360 Solutions Strategic Partner. Meg was in town presenting at a Charity Champions Leadership Development session that 360 Solutions...
Published 07/01/19
On today's show I’m talking with Jeff Gothelf. He’s a former software designer turned business consultant and author. He helps companies use design thinking stay relevant in a changing world. Find out more about Jeff at JeffGothelf.com. About this podcast This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full potential...
Published 05/22/19
Today we’re talking with Mac Prichard. He’s the founder of Mac’s List, a regional job board that helps people build skills, find jobs, and grow their careers. We talk about the hiring process from the perspective of the company and the potential hire. He tells us red flags to look out for and ways to find the jobs that aren’t posted anywhere. Check out Mac on Mac's List. Here's their Facebook Page. Connect with them on LinkedIn. Find them on Twitter. Check out their Instagram. This podcast is...
Published 03/09/19
Solutions 8 Founder Kasim Aslam has some tough love marketing advice: you're probably doing it wrong. Solutions 8 does pay-per-click marketing for customers all over the world. Find out how to set yourself up for success and how to spend time on the efforts that matter. Below are some strategies for effective marketing that we talked about on the podcast: Kasim works with clients to come up with an organization's mission, vision, values, and voice. Mission is what the organization does. Ask...
Published 01/17/19
New Year's is right around the corner. How prepared is your business for the future? 360 Solutions CEO Chip Wilson and CJ Baxter Group Founder Kent Hutchison talk about making a plan and asking the hard questions. This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full potential for over 20 years. Ready to work for...
Published 12/28/18
On today’s show we're talking to Founder and CEO of Sees Consulting, Darla Sees. She’s also a 360 Solutions Strategic Partner. We talk about her decades of experience working on employee engagement in a variety of industries. Find Darla online at sees.consulting. About the podcast This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies...
Published 12/18/18
Today I’m sitting down with Michael Marshall. He runs a business consulting firm called the KLM Group. His business experience includes over 36 years at DuPont. We talk winning the hearts and minds of your employees through communication and trust. Find Michael online: Web: https://theklmgrp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theklmgrp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-klm-group/ Email: [email protected] This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps...
Published 11/29/18
Randy Lane sits down with Neil Cordrey of New Reality Leadership to talk about streamlining processes. Neil has spent nearly 40 years in manufacturing, including over three decades at DuPont. He talks about breaking down a process to identify redundancies and inefficiencies. Neil also talks about: Not holding onto knowledge if you become an expert. Find people that want to learn and pass off the knowledge so you can move on to other challenges. The differences between white- and blue-collar...
Published 11/06/18
Randy sits down with idgroup Founder and President Mona Amodeo. She talks about effective branding and why a company's brand is more than a logo or a color scheme. Learn more about idgroup at: idgroupbranding.com This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full potential for over 20 years. Ready to work for...
Published 09/26/18
Randy sits down with Bob Glazer, CEO and Founder of Acceleration Partners. They're a performance marketing agency with clients all over the world. He's probably best known for Friday Forward which is his weekly inspirational newsletter that goes out to more than 35,000 people. We talk about building a strong culture, productivity, and core values. Find Bob online: Acceleration Partners robertglazer.com Friday Forward Acceleration Partners Facebook Bob's Twitter This podcast is sponsored by...
Published 08/10/18
Kent Hutchison of C.J. Baxter group joins the podcast again. He first visited us on episode 27. Randy and Kent recap a training session Kent facilitated several months ago on teams and teamwork. Kent talks about the adult learning model and how it's important to present training in a variety of styles. He also talks about the importance of understanding your personality traits to best work with others. Find Kent Online Web: http://cjbaxtergroup.com Facebook:...
Published 07/12/18
Randy sits down with Jacob Baadsgaard, CEO of Disruptive Advertising. They discuss tips entrepreneurs and consultants should use to market their businesses. They also talk about how to put together effective landing pages and how to drive traffic using Google Adwords and Facebook marketing. Jacob and Randy also consider major mistakes people make when trying to reach potential customers. Find Jacob and Disruptive Advertising Online Web: https://www.disruptiveadvertising.com/ Facebook:...
Published 06/05/18
Change is the only constant in the modern workplace, but how do you do it well? My guest today, Dr. Barbara Trautlein talks about the three components of effective change intelligence. Barabara is the Founder and Principle of Change Catalysts. She helps people, teams, and organizations build their Change Intelligence. She’s done it for almost 30 years. Our discussion is wide-ranging. We talk about topics like accelerating change, what workplaces will look like in the future, and more. This...
Published 05/16/18
Randy sits down with Dr. Crystal Morrison, CEO and Founder of EverRise Leadership Consulting, to talk about innovation in the workplace. Crystal started her career as a chemist working in large national laboratories. Now she helps tech-related organizations in the Pittsburgh area refine their vision and develop their people. More information on EverRise: EverRise LLC is a leadership consulting firm. Our company works with organizations to assess performance, refine strategy, and build up...
Published 04/18/18
Randy talks with Business and Executive Jason Treu about workplace engagement. Justin has worked with Silicon Valley royalty and Fortune 500 companies. He says disengaged workers are costing the economy $550 billion in lost productivity. About Justin Treu: Graduated with law degree and Masters in Communications from Syracuse UniversitySpent seven years in Silicon Valley working with transformational leaders such as Steve Jobs, Mark Cuban, Mark Hurd and others at companies such as Apple, HP,...
Published 03/29/18
Randy talks with James Walker about starting with "why" - Basically, the idea that lasting positive change comes from within, not through outside activity. If you want to be a great leader, that has to be your identity. No amount of outside activity will change you if that's not your core belief. James Walk is Chief Operations Officer at bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Fort Lauderdale This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful...
Published 03/06/18
Randy sits down with Dr. Jim Roberts of Baylor University to talk about "phubbing" - or phone snubbing. Phubbing is the act of paying attention to your phone at the expense of your significant other, boss, employee, or coworker. Dr. Roberts and his partner Dr. Meredith David wrote "My life has become a major distraction from my cell phone: Partner phubbing and relationship satisfaction among romantic partners." You can find it here. Jim is in the studio to talk about phubbing in the...
Published 02/19/18
Randy sits down with CEO and Founder of Black Diamond Leadership Robert Grossman to talk about using the response chain to deal with stressful workplace moments. We also talk about a recent workshop he put on in Poland with a mostly millennial workforce. Find Robert online: blackdiamondleadership.com [email protected] ---- This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven...
Published 01/31/18
Chip Wilson, CEO of 360 Solutions, starts off the year by talking about trust at a gathering of Central Texas nonprofit organizations. This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full potential for over 20 years. Ready to work for yourself and make an impact in your community? Visit www.360solutions.com to learn...
Published 01/15/18
Randy is joined by 360 Solutions Graphic Designer Carlos Rivera to talk about five steps to becoming a better listener. This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full potential for over 20 years. Ready to work for yourself and make an impact in your community? Visit www.360solutions.com to learn how to get...
Published 12/21/17
Chip and Randy talk about creating a winning strategy for 2018. This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of companies reach their full potential for over 20 years. Ready to work for yourself and make an impact in your community? Visit www.360solutions.com to learn how to get started. Get more info about this podcast, listen to past...
Published 12/14/17
Today we're talking with Skye Business Solutions CEO David Liddell. David has consulted with companies in the Northeastern United States for over 15 years. Chip talks with him about potential pitfalls to avoid when starting your own business and tips for success. Skye Business Solutions: http://www.skye-solutions.com/ This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance...
Published 12/07/17
Randy sits down with Dale Smith, Director of Charity Champions, about servant leadership and working in ministry for nearly two decades. We also talk about his previous lives as both a lawyer and a politician. More about Charity Champions: https://www.tfnbtx.com/about-charity-champions/ This podcast is sponsored by 360 Solutions. 360 Solutions helps people start, build, and run successful business consulting firms. 360 Solutions' proven High Performance Framework has helped hundreds of...
Published 11/30/17