Today, I’m joined by Charles Mayfield, and we're talking about Capitalizing on Your Talent Stack to start a business. Charles is a father, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and risk management strategist. He is the founder of Farrow Skincare, a lard-based skincare brand that was launched following Charles’ unique experiences as a regenerative farmer and health enthusiast. Prior to launching Farrow, Charles started Mayfield Pastures, a regenerative farming enterprise focused on producing high-quality pasture-based meat. In addition to his farming background, Charles is also the co-author of the Paleo Comfort Food cookbook series. I’m excited to have him on the show to discuss how his nutrition, culinary, farming, health coaching, and risk management experiences allowed him to Capitalize on his Talent Stack to start up a skincare brand.

Today, I’m joined by Robin Hills, and we're talking about Emotional Intelligence and Resilience. Robin is a business psychologist and emotional intelligence trainer. He is the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in educational training, coaching, and personal development focused on emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. He has taught over >500,000 people in 200 countries how to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and build an understanding of others. His educational programs on resilience and emotional intelligence cover the most comprehensive and detailed education of any emotional intelligence organization. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about resilience and emotional intelligence for leaders.

Today, I’m joined by Lori Mazan, and we're talking about Revolutionizing Leadership. Lori is a distinguished 25-year executive coach who has provided tens of thousands of coaching sessions to top leaders, from Fortune 100 CEOs to venture-backed startup executives. She’s the co-founder, president, and chief coaching officer of Sounding Board, Inc., which offers a tech-driven, human-centric approach to leadership development. As the go-to leadership development firm for forward-looking companies like Chevron, Sprint, Citibank, and others, Lori and her team develop capabilities that produce immediate, positive business results. Lori has put these strategies into her new book, Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn how we can develop dynamic leaders through more modern training practices and begin Revolutionizing Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Aaron Salko, and we're talking about Mastering High Performance. Aaron is a Sales Management Professional with the innovative solutions-based company Stephen Gould. He has a demonstrated history of talent development, innovation, creativity, and organizational growth. For more than two decades, he has focused on human performance in both career and life in a highly competitive, entrepreneurial-based, global sales environment, with an intense concentration on exploring how the science and mechanisms of human behavior, psychology, social interaction, and human physiology apply to performance. Aaron is the Founder and Creator of The 9th Stratum and author of the book The 9th Stratum: Your Guide to High Performance. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Mastering High Performance.

Today, I’m joined by Brandon White, and we're talking about Elevating Business Planning. Brandon is an entrepreneur with two exists (so far) and lots of strikeouts. He is an author, podcaster, angel investor, former venture capitalist, and at one time worked in Marketing at America Online. In 1996, he founded Worldwide Angler, Inc., which was recognized as the #1 social networking and e-commerce site for sport fishermen on the internet. His latest book is called Back of the Napkin to... Business Plan in 11 Slides: How To Write a Business Plan On a Flight From San Francisco to New York. I'm excited to have him on the show to learn more about building a business plan that helps you make better business decisions and Elevating Business Planning.

Today, I’m joined by Charlie Gilkey, an we're talking about Enhancing Team Performance. Charlie is a U.S. Army veteran, business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. His latest book is called Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. In this book, Charlie identifies team habits that can improve team performance and transform your work life. I’m excited to have him on the show and to learn more about establishing the right Team Habits and Enhancing Team Performance.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Ken Russell & John Ruppel, and we're talking about Becoming a Thoughtful Leader. Ken is an award-winning technologist, trusted digital transformation leader, and innovation amplifier. He is an author, speaker, and board member known for helping organizations define and pursue their transformation journeys. John is a former U.S. Navy submariner, author, and leadership coach, guide, mentor, trainer, and enabler. He works with leaders, their teams, and their organizations around the globe to help them interpret, understand, and discern information—helping them realize successful results. They are the co-authors of Transact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader: Stories from the Journey. In this book, they discuss three types of leaders, transactional, transformational, and transcendent, in order to help leaders navigate and clarify a path toward becoming more thoughtful leaders. I’m excited to have them on the show to learn more about becoming a thoughtful leader.

Today, I’m joined by Ben Johnson, and we're talking about Building a High-Performing Technology Team. Ben is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a global software consultancy that aims to help companies accelerate their technology initiatives. He is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming experience. Through his 20+ years as a software developer and leader, he has gained extensive experience with remotely distributed development teams and business success strategies. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the world of technology leadership and about Building a High-Performing Technology Team.

Today, I’m joined by Erik Kellener, and we're talking about Adaptive Leadership. Erik is a partner at Evolution, a coaching, consulting, and investment firm. He is a leadership coach, management consultant, and strategic advisor. He brings more than 20 years of operating experience as a technology executive and thought leader for both emerging and established brands in the U.S. and overseas. Erik’s passion is directed toward unlocking leaders and their teams through a recipe of self-development and the integration of leadership strategies and frameworks. He is a believer that those leaders who adapt and recognize when change is necessary will foster a culture of innovation and resilience. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the concept of Adaptive Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Ed Fidoe, and we're talking about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader. Ed is the founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School. In this role, he is leading a revolution in higher education with an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on tackling complex global issues such as inequality, sustainability, ethics, and AI. Prior to founding this school, Ed was involved with other educational startups and had a tenure with McKinsey & Co. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader.

Today, I’m joined by Randi Roberts, and we're talking about Finding Joy in Your Career. Randi is president of Randi Roberts Coaching and founder of the Fulfilling Career, Happy Life community. She is an executive and career life coach, helping people learn to love their work as they achieve their career goals. Before becoming a certified coach, Randi had a successful 30+ year career as a pharmaceutical executive, working for both large companies and a small start-up. Randi loves helping professionals become re-energized by their work and attain career fulfillment without compromising what matters to them most. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about what it takes to proactively manage your career and Finding Joy in Your Career.

Today, I’m joined by Joe Polanin, and we're talking about Military to Corporate Leadership. Joe is a retired US Navy Captain who spent 30 years in in Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He deployed around the world for combat operations and has served or lived in over 75 countries. After transitioning from the Navy, Joe and his daughters founded The Alaka’i Leadership Group, which is a Strategic Accelerator. His company provides senior executive consulting, fractional C-suite leadership, and keynote speaking that integrates best practices from the battlefield to the boardroom. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about his experiences and approaches in Military to Corporate Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Claire Chandler, and we're talking about Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent. Claire is president and founder of Talent Boost, where she specializes in aligning HR and business leaders to deliver strategic outcomes today and in the future. She has more than 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership. She uses that experience to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. She has broad-based expertise in management team due diligence, organizational design, acquisition integration, onboarding, strategic planning, executive coaching, and performance acceleration. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about the leader’s role in Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent.

Today, I’m joined by Brian Lillie, and the subject of this episode is Listen, Learn, then Lead. Brian is a United States Air Force veteran and a globally recognized transformational leader with more than 20 years of C-Suite experience in the technology space. Brian wears many hats. He has been known as “Coach Lillie” for the past 18 years and is a former All-Star pitcher for the Giants’ Fantasy Camp leagues. Brian was pursuing a PhD in leadership from Pepperdine University before he was recruited to join Rackspace as their new president. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how the military and sports have helped him to become a highly successful C-suite leader and what it means to Listen, Learn, then Lead.

Today, I’m joined by Frank Kitchen, and we're talking about Cooking Up High Performance. Frank is known as “The performance chef.” He is an author and keynote speaker who works with organizations to “fire up” the performance of their teams. All of Frank’s “Kitchen Inspired” programs are Interactive Learning Experiences that provide teams with the proven recipes, ingredients, tools, and techniques needed to Flip their Mindset and Cook Up Mouth-Watering Results. He is a 2022 recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional Designation from the National Speakers Association which is the Highest Earned Honor in the Speaking Industry. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk to him about his unique approach to motivating teams and Cooking Up High Performance.

Today, I’m joined by Sara Shairer, and we're talking about Inspiring Compassionate Leadership. Sara is the founder and executive director of COMPASSION IT, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes. She is a Stanford-certified instructor of Compassion Cultivation Training and has taught at the UCSD Center for Mindfulness, Kaiser Permanente, the Naval Medical Center, and in Africa. She is actively working with businesses to develop more compassionate workplaces. She is the author of a new book called A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about Inspiring Compassionate Leadership.

I’m joined by Steve Shenbaum, and we're talking about The Power of Positive Humor in leadership. Steve is the founder of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm that employs game dynamics and improvisation to teach high-performance teamwork as well as communication, story-telling, public speaking, and presentation skills. For over 27 years, Steve and his company have helped people at the highest level of every sphere in the country, including leaders at Fortune 100 companies, college and professional sports teams, all branches of the military, NASA, and the U.S. House of Representatives. Steve gained notoriety for his early acting career, with featured roles in popular comedy films and shows such as Space Jam, Will & Grace, and American Pie 2. He understands the immense power of positive humor in facilitating team building and communication. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about the power of positive humor in leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Michael Schank, and we're talking about Navigating Digital Transformation. Michael is the Founder and Managing Director at Process Inventory Advisors. He has over 25 years of experience as a management consultant in the financial services industry. He advises clients on technology, process, risk, and large-scale business and digital transformations. His latest book is called Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and Delivering Results with the Process Inventory Framework. In this book, Michael shares how to drive a new level of operating efficiency and agility that is necessary to thrive in this digital era. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Navigating Digital Transformation.

Today, I’m joined by David Dodson, and we're talking about What your MBA didn’t Teach you about Leadership. David is an award-winning faculty member of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he guides students in tactical execution. His success in the classroom follows years of experience as a practitioner. He started at McKinsey & Company as a consultant and became a serial entrepreneur, operating six companies as CEO or Executive Chairman. He has since served as a board member of more than 40 public and private companies and has been an active investor in over 150 businesses. He is the author of a new book called The Manager’s Handbook: Five Simple Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition. In this book, David shows readers how to master the essential skills necessary to run an effective organization. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn What your MBA didn’t Teach you about Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Jeff Skipper, and we're talking about Leading Change Successfully. Jeff is an international change leadership consultant for organizations in energy, finance, technology, and other industries. For over 25 years, beginning with a twelve-year career at IBM, he has guided change projects by focusing on the people side of change. As CEO, he grew a transformation services company to seven figures in just five years. His latest book is called Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change During Global Transformation. In this book, Jeff uses case studies from the pandemic to illustrate key strategies for leading dramatic change. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn about Leading Change Successfully.

Today, I’m joined by Robert Dilenschneider, and we're talking about Power and Influence in Today’s Changing World. Robert formed The Dilenschneider Group back in 1991. Headquartered in New York, Miami, and Chicago, the firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies, leading families, and individuals around the world. They focus on mergers and acquisitions, crisis communications, marketing, government affairs, and international media. Robert has authored 18 books. His latest book is called The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence: Everything You Need to Know. In this book, Robert explains how technology and globalization have changed the ways to build and keep success. He reminds readers that, to accomplish your goals, you must gain power and apply it with proper wisdom. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Power and Influence in Today’s Changing World.

On this very special 300th episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I'm joined by Neal Woodson. We are talking about The Power of Giving a $#!+. Neal is a teacher, coach, author, and speaker who is determined to put people first as the key to better business. His vision is a world where workplaces and customer spaces are focused on people helping other people succeed. His background includes decades of leadership experience in a variety of industries. He has written over 500 blog posts and two amazing books. His latest book, Giving a $#!+: How A Willingness to Be Inconvenienced Can Transform Your Business, Work, and Life, offers readers a plan for making businesses more human. I was honored to write the foreword to this wonderful new book. I’m excited to have Neal back on the show for this very special 300th episode to discuss The Power of Giving a $#!+.

Today, I’m joined by Grayson James, and we're talking about Effective Organizational Collaboration. Grayson is the CEO of Full Contact Institute. For over 30 years, he has taken an uncommon approach to helping executives, boards, and senior management teams transform their collaborative business performance. He is the former CEO of a nationally acclaimed multi-campus private school system and a 6th Degree Black Belt in Aikido. In his latest book, Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration, Grayson helps leaders understand what it takes to become better collaborators. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the internal art of Effective Organizational Collaboration.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Mark Wegman, and we're talking about the heart of innovation. Mark is known for his contributions to algorithms and compiler optimization. Pretty much every commercial quality optimizing compiler is based on his inventions. Every GIF format image on the internet depends on the ideas he’s patented. He has published and patented more than 100 works, with more than 18,000 citations, primarily in algorithms, information theory, and software engineering. Mark is the co-author of the new book The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand, where he helps readers tap into customers’ unmet authentic demand. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the heart of innovation.

Today, I’m joined by Will Collins, and we're talking about the Evolving Role of Human Resources. Will is the president of New Venture Resources, an HR consultancy specializing in helping small businesses. He was raised on a tobacco farm in rural NC, and after getting his undergraduate in personnel management, he went on to lead HR teams for 50 years, most of that time in the manufacturing sector. Will also served as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Workforce Development for the State of North Carolina. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the Evolving Role of Human Resources.