Today I’m joined by Ian Roth. Ian is an active duty US Army officer who has been leading teams for the past 15 years in both the military and civilian sectors. He writes about leadership issues and has a new book coming out in January called Shut Up and Lead: How To Speak Softly And Carry A Big Stick in a Loud and Obnoxious World. I wanted to get him on the show to talk about his new book and his views on how to be an effective leader in, as he calls it, an “Loud and Obnoxious World.”

Today I’m joined by Jeremy Clevenger. Jeremy is the owner of Liberty Hill Barbell gym in Austin, TX. He is also a remote online strength and performance coach. In fact, he is my strength and performance coach. He competes as a strongman and is ranked 6th in the nation in his weight class and is making a run for the world’s strongest man in 2023. I wanted to get him on the show to talk about why physical health is so important to leadership.

Today I’m joined by Brian Beckcom. Brian is a Computer Scientist, Philosopher, Author, & Trial Lawyer based in Houston, Texas. His law firm, VB Attorneys, is one of the top law firms in the country. Brian hosts the popular Lessons from Leaders podcast and I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from what he has learned from interviewing some of the top leaders in sports, business, and the military.

Today I’m joined by Noah Revoy. Noah is a personal and business relationship strategist. His specialty is helping businesses and individuals root out all forms of manipulation to keep relationships honest and productive. He is the author of a new book called Become Immune to Manipulation: How They Are Manipulating You (And How to Resist It). This is a subject we have not covered in this podcast. I’m excited to talk to him about what leaders can do to protect themselves and their people from manipulation.

Today I’m joined by Gustavo Razzetti. Gustavo is the CEO and founder of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy that helps teams do the best work of their lives. For more than 20 years, he has helped leaders from Fortune 500s, startups, nonprofits, and everything in between on every continent except Antarctica. His latest book, Remote Not Distant, helps leaders build a strong hybrid team culture.

Today I’m joined by David Nordel. David is a retired United States Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant with over 30 years of service. He served as a medic in Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South America, Iraq, Korea, Japan, and Hungary. He grew up in rural Northern California in a dairy farming community. He is the author of a new book Giving back! Life and Leadership from the Farm to the Combat Zone and Beyond.

Today I’m joined by Robin Dreeke. Robin started his career as a Marine Corps Officer then moved to the FBI where he was a Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, and podcaster. He is the author of three books: It's Not All About Me: The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rapport with Anyone. The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed. Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agent's User Manual for Behavior Prediction.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Matthew Sowcik. Matthew has been teaching for over 20 years and is currently a professor of Leadership Development at the University of Florida. His research focuses on humility and the creation of organizational leadership programs. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level courses concentrated on interpersonal leadership development, organizational leadership, and advanced leadership theory. He is the author of a new book called The H-Factor: The Intersection Between Humility and Great Leadership.

Today I’m joined by Cody Hall. Cody is the Founder and CEO of Octiva Healthcare which provides telehealth solutions to healthcare providers. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and I’m excited to have him on the show to learn how he leveraged his military experience to become a successful start-up CEO.

Today I’m joined by Mike Watson. Mike is the founder and president of Ignite Management, a strategic planning and leadership development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the co-author of a new book called Rise Up: Leadership Habits for Turbulent Times. In this book, Mike and his co-author Ali Grovue, reveal digestible and comprehensive methods for managers to become an influential force in helping employees deal with the challenges of today’s workplace.

Today I’m joined by Neil Jurd. Neil is a founder of Leader-Connect, an online resource for leadership discussion and development. He is a former British Army officer who now teaches and trains executives and companies in leadership and team development. He has produced a series of leadership videos which are now widely viewed. He is the author of The Leadership Book: A step-by-step guide to excellent leadership.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Craig Dowden. Craig is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author, and keynote speaker who partners with leaders and executives to tackle their most important personal and organizational challenges. He holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a concentration in business, and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. He is the author of the popular book Do Good to Lead Well: The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership. I am excited to have him on the show to talk about the concept of positive leadership.

Today I’m joined by Deb Coviello. Deb is a Business Advisor, Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host. She has more than 20 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, and operational excellence. She is known as the “Drop In CEO” because she drops into struggling businesses and assumes the CEO role. She is the host of the Drop In CEO podcast and author of The CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.

Today I’m joined by Rupal Patel. Rupal is a former CIA officer turned entrepreneur, speaker, and author. After a career at the CIA, she earned her MBA from London Business School and started her first business over 10 years ago. As a CEO, leadership consultant, strategic advisor, coach, and mentor, she now helps founders, leaders, and next-generation change-makers rewrite the rules of success and become unstoppable. She is the author of a new book called From CIA to CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons for Thinking Bigger, Leading Better, and Being Bolder.

Today I’m joined by Marty Gold. Marty is a US Navy Veteran, entrepreneur, and small business consultant. His company LeiLaRay Consulting helps small business owners with all the resources they need to take their businesses to the next level. Marty was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016 which eventually needed to be removed. His story is one of overcoming adversity, learning perseverance, and knowing when to pivot in your career. I’m honored to have him on the show to share his inspirational journey.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Janet Polach. Janet is an Author, Speaker, and Executive Coach. She is an expert in developing new leaders. She is a retired lieutenant colonel who spent 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. She has developed leaders in the U.S., China, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. She is the author of a new book, The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make.

Today I’m joined by Fred Stuvek Jr. Fred is someone who has enjoyed incredible success in a number of different areas. He played football at the Naval Academy where he lettered for three years as quarterback for the Midshipman. He served as a Naval Officer like myself. He held key leadership positions in both private and public companies leading several successful business start-ups. He’s also written three amazing books about leadership and success. He is a returning guest to the show and since his last appearance, we have collaborated on a new book called The Experience of Leadership that we are going to talk about today.

Today I’m joined by Kimberly Wiefling. Kimberly is an entrepreneur, speaker, leadership coach, and bestselling author. She is the founder of Wiefling Consulting and co-founder of Silicon Valley Alliances. She has produced 6 books in her "Scrappy" brand series, including the international bestseller 'Scrappy Project Management', which continues to sell well 14 years after its original publication. Kimberly is known for her authentically scrappy style and her ability to help companies achieve what seems impossible by converting common sense into common practice.

Today I’m joined by Ira Wolfe. Ira is often referred to as a Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body. He was one of the Top 100 HR Influencers for 2021. He is the president the founder of Success Performance Solutions, a TEDx Speaker, a podcaster, and a Top 5 Global Thought Leader on the Future of Work and HR. He is a six-time author including his latest book Recruiting in the Age of Googlization Second Edition: When the Shift Hits Your Plan.

Today I’m joined by Heather Henry. Heather is an award-winning practicing Queen’s Nurse, entrepreneur, and author. She is the founder of BreathChamps – A community interest company that aims to improve the life chances of children and young adults with asthma. She is the author of a new book called Be a Leader in Nursing: A Practical Guide for Nursing Students. This book provides real-world leadership guidance for nurses that they can use throughout their careers - from the first moments of student placement to effective leadership as they take on more responsibility.

Today I’m joined by David Hollenbach. David is a speaker, coach, author, podcast host, and mentor. He is a US Navy veteran and retired fire department Battalion Chief. He is the author of a new book Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future which helps anyone seeking to overcome their limiting beliefs and achieve their life’s goals even after a failure. This book helps readers uncover their core values and discover their true life’s purpose.

Today I’m joined by Eddie Rice. Eddie is a professional speechwriter with over 10 years of experience in helping business leaders, keynote speakers, TED talk presenters, and everyday people, enhance the messages they tell through great storytelling and structure. He loves creating strong narrative-driven speeches that focus on balancing emotional and thought-leadership content. He is the author of a new book called TOAST: Short Speeches, Big Impact. This book provides a step-by-step approach for brainstorming and designing the perfect speech.

Today I’m joined by Evan Sohn. Evan is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Recruiter.com, an on-demand recruiting platform that combines AI and video job-matching technology with the world's largest network of small and independent recruiters. He is a frequent contributor to CNBC and Yahoo! Finance and is the perfect person to talk to about all the changes that are taking place in the job market right now. I wanted to get him on the show to talk about what leaders need to be doing now to attract and retain the best employees post COVID.

Today I’m joined by Grant Morgan. While most of us were busy hoarding toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic, Grant was working on a plan to change the world. As CEO and co-founder of R-Zero, he set his sights on developing groundbreaking biosafety technology to save lives in the COVID-19 era and beyond. In less than two years, he built an all-star team and developed partnerships with over 600 school campuses, the Mayo Clinic, and the US Olympic Team.

Today my guest is Robert Green. Robert is an Army veteran, business coach, and consultant. He helps small business leaders develop a better understanding of their financial numbers to more effectively run their businesses and reduce stress. We don’t talk enough about the financial side of business leadership so I wanted to get Robert on the show to learn from his experience.