Million Dollar Klicks Ryan Slipakoff, Chief Transformation Officer at Klick, the incredible story of how his company awarded $1,000,000 to motivate team members to leverage Ai. The results were powerful... ...innovation accelerated. ...productivity sky rocketed. ...customers and industries were transformed. While some leaders consider Ai a "headcount reducer", Ryan is leveraging to maximize employee effectiveness and build for the future! Klick Health is the world’s largest independent...

The Breakthrough Leader Doug Hardesty, COO at MycoWorks, shares where leaders can consistently source the best ideas for their teams and companies. You'll hear the story behind his strong track record of success and innovation, leading a biotech company that is growing an incredible new category of materials from mycelium–the root structure of MUSHROOMS! Leadership can be isolating and you may find your main source ideas coming from the WSJ, NYT, or needing to be “packaged nicely” in a...

240 Miles of Discomfort Jonathan Edwards. CEO - Americas at iC Consult, shares the unexpected lesson he uncovered through grit and endurance. This distance is like running 9 marathons consecutively and let's just the say there is a lot of learn about leadership of yourself and others when you put yourself through this kind of extreme conditions. His message is incredible and no doubt you'll be engaged and Jonathan shares his stories from the trail and his interesting career. iC Consult is...

The Viral CEO Joseph Stinziano, President and CEO of First Orion, recounts the daunting moment in his career that transformed a crisis into a monumental success for both him and his organization. It involves Mark Cuban, legendary filmmaker Michael Bay, and a disastrous viral video. However, what emerged from this chaos was extraordinary. This demonstrates that even in the face of catastrophe, there can be a silver lining. It takes a visionary leader like Joe to step up, take charge, and...

The North Star Negotiable Pavlos Pavlidis, President & Chief Operating Officer Medix Infusion, shares the secret behind his leadership success. Many leaders and their teams rush into making change then risk confusion, wasted resources, and decreased morale. But when you clarify your absolutes you provide a leadership "North Star" that helps guide your team in turbulent times, AND... ...accelerate successful transformation. If your in the midst of change right now, you're going to REALLY...

24/7 Media Titan Amanda Smith, President of Fairchild, has led at giants like the WSJ, NYT, and VOGUE. Now she's at the helm of Fairchild… the oldest and largest source of fashion news and analysis for industry leaders, and the global fashion industry. Their brands include WWD, Beauty Inc, Footwear News Sourcing Journal and Rivet. She unveils the powerful strategies that drive her success in running a nonstop global media powerhouse. Leaders of all organizations can harness these insights....

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 ------ Team-First Leadership Get inspired by Kirsty Bozlee, VP of Operations at UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising, She shares a powerful moment when she stood up...

Barrier Breaker Sarah Chavarría, first female CEO in Delta Dental of California and Affiliates' 68-year history, is spearheading a major transformation from a traditional dental insurance company to an innovative healthcare organization centered on oral health. With extensive executive leadership experience, Sarah has identified a critical obstacle that often hinders leadership and team performance. She shares her bold, innovative strategy to conquer this challenge and accelerate...

Mentorship Power Michael Yamartino, CEO of Route, shares an INCREDIBLE strategy to work with a top mentor! Out of hundreds of interviews on Lead the Team, having at least one helpful mentor is an absolute common success factor. They inspire and accelerate your success. And you need to hear Michael's perspective here and the stories of how he quickly rose through the ranks at Pinterest, Microsoft, and InVision before taking the helm at Route. He also happens to have been Pinterest's first...

Grow Your Next Gen Leaders Tom Mertz, COO of T5 Data Centers. shares his strategy for cultivating talent, fostering mentorship, and building a resilient leadership pipeline. Next Generation leaders are pivotal for your organization's future, offering fresh perspectives, challenging the status quo, and offering ideas on emerging technologies. With Data Centers driving the tech world forward, Tom provides invaluable insights into their crucial role moving forward. Whether you're an executive,...

Discomfort Power. Drayton Virkler, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Fortrea, shares his guiding mantra that's led to ground breaking initiatives and results in his 23 years in the life sciences industry from the US to Singapore. This leadership philosophy pushes boundaries and drives innovation and excellence. Just wait until you hear the stories for how he's applied it... ... from his work at top firms like Fortrea, IQVIA, and Certara, where's redefined success by challenging...

Monumental Results! Joe Quinn, CHRO at Vision Technologies, reveals his top strategy for achieving extraordinary success in both his personal and professional life. A passionate life-long learner, Joe's journey is nothing short of inspiring. His first appearance on Lead the Team was packed with invaluable tips, practical gadgets, and a contagious enthusiasm that left me and our listeners craving more. And now, he's back, delivering even more transformative insights... ...plus, he's lost 25...

The Simplicity Secret Joe Conley, CTO at Trilogy, shares the guiding principle that transformed his leadership style and accelerated remarkable outcomes. Now simplification has become the North Star of his career. The alternatives are traps... ..."Shiny-object syndrome" that damages performance when you and your team get distracted. ..complication that creates confusions and slow your progress. That's were Joe's message comes in... It's a powerful vision for streamlining processes and...

The Guardrails Came Off!!! Michael Koenig, COO of Tucows, shares his strategy for leading his organization in a time where are limitless opportunities AND endless risks. The "guardrails" of AI haven't been established, so EVERY team in EVERY industry must have the framework for focus, progress, and execution. That's where Michael's message comes in... An executive at the largest internet domain wholesaler in the world. An early team member of Automattic, the organization that gave us...

Do You Logically PIP? Joshua Skeens, CEO at Logically, shares the powerful question that saved an employee from being fired and then completely turned their performance around. We all need a question like that. As leaders it's easy to get caught up in the “telling” BUT miss the opportunity of the “asking”.  Josh’s story is enough to inspire you and your entire team to shift you consider performance across your entire organization and even your leadership culture. — Logically is a leading...

Live-Fire Leadership Dave Barbuto, CEO at uBreakiFix by Asurion, shares his incredible journey from Combat Veteran to CEO. In one humbling military exercise, his entire leadership perspective was forged. Now he uses this lesson to inspire leaders across their 700 stores serving millions of customers. He's never forgotten it, and you won't either. ----- uBreakiFix repair experts fix anything with a power button at nearly 700 stores across the U.S helping millions of customers get reconnected...

His book impacted me and million of others... Bob Burg's message is powerful, and he shares it in a way that you'll never forget...a compelling fable. The first time I listened to The Go Giver, it shifted my thinking about life, business, and leadership. Now it's become a foundational book for me. Don't miss our conversation where Bob reveals key success principles and how to apply them to your life. You’ll Also Discover Why you needn’t be an entrepreneur…to be entrepreneurial. Five Laws...

AI Human Super Power Dave West, Scrum.org CEO and Product Owner, reveals THE biggest strength one can develop in a world fueled by AI...and shares three powerful ways to develop it now. As society embraces AI-driven solutions across every facet of life, it's TRUST that becomes the critical linchpin in our collective future. In the rapid march towards automation, It's vital for every leader and teams learn to develop it quickly and effective.... Dave's message helps us do that! LinkedIn...

Unlock Team Performance Ty van der Wees, CFO at Ingenico, shares his personal strategy for translating strategy into performance. He's relied upon it to accelerate performance as an executive in four different countries and cultures...and now you get it first hand. Without it he says "the value just stays in the powerpoint" and never translates to the bottom line...a pain for every leader. Time to unlock and unleash! ---- Ty’s truly an international leader with work experience in the...

The Carnivorous Donut Betsy Hamm is the visionary CEO of Duck Donuts, one of the fast-growing international franchise brands in the world known for warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. She knows her customers so well she was even able to guess the very donut I ate that morning with my daughter within 5 minutes of meeting me. Maple Bacon… And wow was it tasty! You’ll also hear her incredible climb from Hershey to the helm of Duck Donuts. Its's an inspiring journey of building confidence,...

Entrepreneurial Equity... Scott Kinka, Chief Strategy Officer of Bridgepointe Technologies, has been an entrepreneur is EVERY job he's been in... and it's literally paid off. ...as he was also a founding partner and CTO of Cloud Services Innovator and Evolve IP, which exited to Private Equity in 2017. Now he's brings that magic and mindset to his current organization. It's profoundly impactful. You'll discover the power of igniting their entrepreneurial spirit with your team, and how...

Million Dollar Leadership Lesson. Davinder Athwal, CFO of Phenom, shares a costly mistake he made early in his career which reshaped his entire approach to leadership. You'll find how a seemingly insignificant decision led to an unfortunate chain of events. And... ...💡often the biggest mistake can lead to the most profound learning. He used the insight from this challenging experience to ultimately accelerate his career. Now he's become a people-first CFO, transforming and scaling global...

The CEO's Inspiration Dustin Dzwonkowski, Belimed Co-CEO and CCO, shares the hardship he faced early in life that ultimately fueled his motivation and accelerated his success. His personal story is powerful. What he learned shaped his leadership approach and propelled his rapid ascent over 8 years from Account Executive to C-Suite. If you're facing adversity right now now, you'll find a light of positive energy and momentum in my interview with Dustin. Don't miss it. Dustin on Linkedin:...

"The Force" Saving the World. Jim McNiel, Global CMO at TAE Technologies, shares his incredible journey from Lucasfilm to leading a company on the cusp of delivering commercial fusion power capable of sustaining the planet for thousands of years. This is an entirely new take on using "The Force" for you and your team! His company’s pioneering work represents the fastest, most practical, and economically competitive solution to bring abundant clean energy to the grid.  Jim is a visionary in...

The King's Healthcare Michael O’Neil, CEO and Founder of Get Well Network, shares his challenging personal experience with cancer and how it inspired an incredible mission to revolution the patient hospital experience. You see he believes with the their technology and process, every patient can get the same VIP experience that's normally reserved for those in royal and celebrity circles. Believe it; because they are making this happen today with 50 million interactions annually across 1000...