Episodes
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise --- BET BIG to Boost Your Team Performance! Casey Marquette, CEO and Founder of Covenant Technologies has had a banner career that includes executive roles at CVS,...
Published 02/05/24
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ---- Radhika Duggal, CMO at Super com, shares her powerful philosophy for when, where, and how to lead. Her message is vital because… ...you don’t have time to lead on...
Published 01/30/24
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ---- Tenacious Leaders Never Stop Nidhi Alexander, CMO of Hexaware, shares her compelling story of how tenacity became the cornerstone of her career success and how she...
Published 01/29/24
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ---- Hiring is Always a Gamble.  Get inspired by Abhishek Agarwal, President of Judge India and Global Delivery, who shares a powerful framework to make you a better at...
Published 01/23/24
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------- This is where teams fail. Brian Finn, COO of Circle of Care, has achieved monumental results in the military, insurance, tech, and now healthcare using a...
Published 01/22/24
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------- Do You Innovate like the World's Best? Subramanian K (KS), CTO of Sensormatic Solutions, shares two powerful strategies he uses to inspire and drive innovation...
Published 01/17/24
Secure Your Leadership Legacy. Rocco Mango, COO of Leaf Home – the largest Home Improvement Company in the country. Get inspired by Rocco’s insights gleaned directly from Warren Buffett and his extensive personal journey as a long-lasting leader.  In a world where leadership often fades away, discover concrete steps to establish your lasting impact and legacy.  Ignoring the importance of your legacy today risks becoming a forgettable 'flash-in-the-pan' leader. This interview exposes the true...
Published 01/16/24
Alone. A perfect sunrise on New Year's Day on a deserted beach. The only reason.... We planned. ...the directions...an hour drive required waking up by 5:30 am. ...the tide chart...we needed to get there at low tide to get to the best part of the beach. ...sunrise...you can go anytime but sunrise is incredibly special. ...coffee...lots of coffee. Yes, you can just wing it and go at any time but with a plan you get the BEST experience and results. It's like business. Yes you can sell,...
Published 01/10/24
One Trait Joe Quinn, CHRO and SVP at Vision Technologies, shares the ONE thing to prioritize over ALL else when hiring. He's been leading organizations for over 30 years and narrowed it down to the true identifier of success for you, them, and the entire team. I've started keeping this in mind when building my team, and it's made a BIG difference. You'll hear Joe's incredible personal growth journey where he shares his top executive meditation tip and how working with Tony Robbins...
Published 01/09/24
Great Leaders Foster Great Culture. Rajesh Subramaniam, CEO and Managing Director of ResultsCX, shares his strategy for building a powerful team culture.  Culture often gets overshadowed by results, BUT it's the linchpin for achieving short and long-term goals. Rajesh's strategic culture-building approach has not only revitalized entire organizations but also turbocharged outcomes. ResultsCX, a 30-year stalwart in transformative Customer Experience Management (CXM), serves 75+ global brands,...
Published 01/08/24
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------- The Alaskan Wilderness is a Powerful Teacher. Ben Marolf, UnCruise Expedition Leader, has led over 100 successful trips in Alaska for approximately 6500 guests....
Published 01/03/24
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------- Have You Ever Made a Power Move? Scott Ensign, CSO at Butler/Till, shares a surprising power move that accelerated his career and success. Power moves sometimes...
Published 01/02/24
Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ---- What Drives Success Inside the Largest PC Maker? Emily Ketchen, Lenovo VP and CMO, shares her intriguing personal story of leveraging curiosity to conquer...
Published 12/19/23
Brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise Lead others so they lead others. Such an empowering message from Johanna Sjöborg, CEO of @Naty who shares her effective strategy for empowering her global team because... ...leadership, responsibility, and decision...
Published 12/18/23
Concerned about Inflation? Amritpal Singh, President of Field Ops at Multiplier Technologies, shares his company’s mission to reduce wage inflation for organizations because… …wages are eating profits. This issue has been on the radar for the Fortune 1000 companies for years, and now it's damaging the bottom line for mid and small sized organizations.  Amitpal shares the tools his company provides to make offshoring more accessible so labor costs don’t limit growth. Multiplier is a 3 year old...
Published 12/13/23
She became the first female commissioner of the national women's soccer league, then delivered record breaking audiences and doubled league sponsorship revenue. Get inspired by Lisa Baird, CEO of NextUp, as she shares the common thread that inspired her leadership and accelerated her success. Rarely to do we get such an insightful glimpse inside a storied and incredible career that also includes: -CMO of New York Public Radio -  Led the largest independent public radio station in the...
Published 12/11/23
Brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise There’s a Packaging Leader Revolutionizing the Supply Chain. Get inspired by this incredible message from Wes Carter, President of Atlantic Packaging, the largest, privately held industrial packaging company in North...
Published 12/05/23
EVER HEARD “TIME IS MONEY”? Vinay Nadig, Chief Strategy Officer of Simplify Healthcare, shares why this isn't always true and in fact it can weaken results and increase cost. He definitely convinced me! You'll love the story he shares about this lesson he learned 35 years ago, and it still informs his leadership today. It’s easy to get caught up in going so fast to “deliver results” that we never consider the real the problem. Vinay shares the risks and provides a powerful alternative for...
Published 12/04/23
Are you innovating? Well here's a dose inspiration from James Walker, CEO of Frisch's Restaurants, shares his personal strategy that’s driven his success across so many high-profile restaurants like Subway (where he oversaw their 28,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada) Nathan’s Famous Johnny Rockets BajaFresh Cinnabon ... and more! Now he's innovating Frisch's, a 75-year-old American Comfort Food, Casual Theme Restaurant brand, famous for its “Big Boy®” burgers. His approach can be...
Published 11/20/23
Did You Know ESPORTS is Forging Leaders? Jon Chapman is CEO of PlayVS, the top amateur esports platform. In the virtual arenas of competition leaders are honing the skills necessary to not only dominate the gaming world but also emerge as influential leaders in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Esports is creating the next generation of leaders, where strategic brilliance, teamwork, and resilience are the new currency of success. This is the future (and the NOW). You need a plan to...
Published 11/16/23
EVER PLAYED TETRIS? You’ll be inspired by Tetris Founder, Henk Rogers, who shares his incredible story and the powerful lessons he learned along the way… including negotiating incredible deals against all odds with the Soviet Union and Nintendo, and even facing a massive heart attack. Tetris is the most popular video game in history with over $520M in sales and billions of sessions played every year. It’s even made it into the common vernacular for when you’re packing the  car or seeing how...
Published 11/13/23
CEO's Build Trust AT SCALE. A dose of inspiration from Pascal Houdayer, Founder and CEO of Orveon, a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to stark honesty, co-creation, and making a sustainable cultural impact.  It seems impossible to build trust with thousands of employees especially when they’re located all over the world. BUT, if you can… …it becomes an incredibly powerful competitive advantage. Pascal shares how he inspires trust with employees from their very first...
Published 11/08/23
Lead Without Words. Charlene Mills, MetLife’s Global Head of Compensation and Benefits, shares the powerful moment she learned the art of leading without words, using silence as a powerful tool to achieve remarkable results. When you always resort to telling people what to do or thinking about your response instead of really listening, you risk losing the respect, trust, and success you could achieve otherwise. Charlene’s held leadership roles in the military, consumer products, healthcare,...
Published 11/06/23
In the world of conventional leadership, experience and expertise often take center stage, but this misses something important… cultivating a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity.  If you’re a fan of instilling a growth mindset in yourself and others then this episode is for you. Mike Evans, Co-Founder of Grubhub and CEO of Fixer challenges us all to rethink our approach to success as we uncover the untapped potential of embracing naivete, and he shares a powerful example of how it’s...
Published 11/01/23
Without Trust Your Company Won’t Survive. Virgin Pulse CEO, Chris Michalak, shares the action he took to build trust with his team and thousands of virtual employees at a critical time.  It’s become the lifeblood of his companies. This perspective has been so effective in trust building that the relationships endure and transcend the workplace even years later. Virgin Pulse, part of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, is the world’s #1 health, well being and navigation platform. They impact...
Published 10/30/23