After a storied career at the IRS and years of working as a union representative, Doreen Greenwald was elected National President of the National Treasury Employees Union. Greenwald joins Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss how to foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not just heard but valued, and how she harnesses the richness of experience from federal employees across numerous agencies.

As the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Chief People Officer, Elizabeth Kolmstetter sees a focus on people as absolutely crucial to her leadership style. Kolmstetter joins Shane Canfield, WAEPA CEO, to reflect on her years of experience leading in the federal human capital space

After the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, Retired Army Major General Tammy Smith felt for the first time that she could lead her team authentically. Smith, a long-time Army leader and one of the military’s highest-ranking openly gay officers, joins Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to share her perspective on collaborative and genuine leadership.

After years of leadership with both the largest federal employee union and as a pastor, Everett Kelley reflects on his deep-rooted values of integrity and hard work. Kelley, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, joins Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to share how his upbringing in rural Alabama eventually propelled him to the forefront of thousands of union members raising a collective voice.

After growing up in rural Alabama and becoming the first person in his family to attend college, Dr. David Wilson has paved a 30-plus-year career in higher education, focused on elevating others from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Wilson, President of Morgan State University, joins host Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss how his experiences transformed him into a leader in education. 

Shawn Ferguson, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Chief of Staff to the Office of the Chairman at the Special Olympics joins host Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss the importance of leadership, inclusion, and community building. To learn more about how you can get involved with the Special Olympics in your community, visit https://www.specialolympics.org/get-involved

After an exemplary career as a former executive at the FBI focused on policy and strategy, Sasha O’Connell, PhD is guiding future federal leaders as the Executive in Residence in the School of Public Affairs at American University. Sasha joins host Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss her exciting career, the future of the federal workforce, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Angela Bailey, former Chief Human Capital Officer at the Department of Homeland Security and Founder and CEO of Ananda Life, joined host Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss continual growth in leadership and how truly caring about those you lead can elevate a team’s dynamic. Listen to Angie’s insights about how being a life-long learner can positively impact your leadership style.

Melissa Bradley, a tri-sector leader and Managing Partner at 1863 Ventures, talks with Shane Canfield, host and CEO of WAEPA, about her experience with entrepreneurship, investment and leadership. Listen to Melissa’s insights about what future leaders can do to drive positive change.

Cutler Dawson, Vice Admiral of the US Navy (Ret.) and former president and CEO of Navy Federal, joins host Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss his leadership philosophy and offer practical insights he learned throughout his time in command both afloat and ashore. To learn more about Cutler’s leadership lessons, you can find his book, From the Sea to the C-Suite, at https://www.usni.org/press/books/sea-c-suite or on Amazon.

Rick Wade, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, joins host Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss lessons that have inspired his career journey, how the events of 2020 have shaped his leadership and the profound impact of Federal workers.

Leadership today, especially within the Federal workforce, is being tested more than ever before. Join Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, as he talks with FNN Host, Mike Causey, about how leaders are choosing to lead with empathy and transparency, and the unique call to service shared by Federal workers that inspires him each day. Shane and Mike discuss what listeners can expect from Shane’s new podcast, “Lessons in Leadership."