Today, I’m joined by Josselyne Herman-Saccio, and we're talking about Becoming Unflappable. Josselyne is a master coach in the Art Of Being Unmessable-with no matter what life throws at you. She has spent over 30 years as an entrepreneur, author, coach, leader, and designer of transformative programs. Her mission is to empower people to live the life of their dreams NOW versus someday and develop themselves to be “unmessable-with” in the process. One fun fact about Josselyne is that she is a former pop singer and songwriter. Her group recorded the hit song That’s What Love Can Do, which was the Billboard #1 song in America. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about Becoming Unflappable.

Today, I’m joined by Bob Pearce, and we're talking about How to Overcome Obstacles. Bob joined the British Army as a 16-year-old apprentice, was commissioned before his 20th birthday, and left 37 years later as a Colonel in the Royal Logistic Corps. He has commanded soldiers in training organizations, NATO deployments, and at war. He completed the All Arms Commando Course at the young age of 37. He has a master’s degree in Leadership and Management and a master's in Corporate Governance, in which he is now studying for a PhD. He is the author of How to Climb a 12 Foot Wall: Ten Military Lessons in Leadership, where he shares his unique leadership experiences that apply to all walks of life. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Overcome Obstacles.

Today, I’m joined by Michele Molitor, and we're talking about How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome. Michele is a speaker, author, executive coach, and hypnotherapist. She is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting and co-author of the best-selling book Breakthrough Healing. Michele works with executives and entrepreneurs, where she brings over 30 years of experience, intuitive insights, and strategic business savvy to help them succeed. Her clients dub her The Mind Detective because she is an expert at helping high-achieving professionals remove the roadblocks created by imposter syndrome, anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome.

Today, I’m joined by Jacqueline Farrington, and we are talking about Effective Leadership Communications. Jacqueline has over 20 years of experience as a change-maker, empowering leaders and their teams to spark transformation and innovation through communications. She is the founder and president of Farrington Partners, where she works with senior and board-level leaders. She is known for her refreshingly direct yet supportive and science-backed approach. She is also the author of The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro (Virtually or in Person). I’m excited to have her on the show to learn the importance of Effective Leadership Communications.

Today, I’m joined by a long-time friend of the show, John Brubaker, aka Coach Bru, and we're talking about the Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso. Coach Bru is a former college lacrosse coach, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement. He’s the guy who helped me get the Deep Leadership podcast started, and he wrote the foreword to my first bestselling book, I Have the Watch. Coach Bru has a new book called The Lasso Way, where he unpacks leadership lessons from the world’s greatest fictional football coach, Ted Lasso. If you haven’t watched Ted Lasso on Apple TV yet, don’t worry; we’ll try to avoid too many spoilers in this discussion. I recommend that every leader watch this show, though, and get this book. I’m excited to talk to Coach Bru about the Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso.

Today, I’m joined by Vaughn Sigmon, and we're talking about How to Be a Results-Driven Leader. Vaughn is the co-founder of Results-Driven Leadership. He is a leadership development expert, podcaster, and author. He has worked with hundreds of businesses, helping them deploy his programs and advice. His methods are brought from his real-world experience working on the front lines and living the role of a high-impact leader and manager. His coaching and training programs offer no theory, just common-sense advice and direction. He is a former executive with CarMax, the world’s largest and most respected company in the auto industry, and is a Fortune 100 Best Places to Work. Vaughn's mission is to improve the impact of executives and other managers by increasing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about How to Be a Results-Driven Leader.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Claude Bearabee, and we're talking about the Leadership of Admiral Rickover. Claude wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Navy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency, which became the book On Wide Seas. He has worked on political campaigns, as an analyst and team leader at the Office of Naval Intelligence, as a national security fellow in the U.S. Senate, and as a defense contractor for Naval Sea Systems Command and the Office of Naval Research. He is concluding nearly 20 years of teaching at the U.S. Naval Academy. He retired as a Commander from the US Navy Reserves, where he was an intelligence officer. His third novel, The Philippine Pact, came out earlier this year, and his fifth non-fiction book, Rickover Uncensored, is now available. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the life and leadership of Admiral Rickover, a man who had a tremendous impact on the U.S. submarine force.

Today, I’m joined by Kimberly Benoit, and we're talking about How to Tame Toxicity at Work. Kimberly is a leadership & workplace toxicity expert who coaches, consults and speaks for organizations needing fresh strategies to keep great leaders, unite teams, and combat toxicity. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience across a variety of industries and companies, from small nonprofits to Fortune 50s like Target. Kimberly believes we all bring our own “BS” to the workplace buffet, so kicking toxic cultures has to start from the inside out. She is the bestselling author of We’ve All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about How to Tame Toxicity at Work.

Today, I’m joined by Frank Höving, and we're talking about How to Lead inside a Corporation. Frank is Vice President of the Western European Market Cluster for Symrise, a $6 billion B2B supplier of food ingredients, scent, and flavor products. He is a results-driven, compassionate leader who has a successful track record of delivering profitable growth. He has dedicated his life to “Doing Good From Farm to Fork” - beginning with his family’s farming background to making a positive impact in the industry through successful leadership. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Lead inside a Corporation.

Today, I’m joined by Tina Parker, and we are discussing How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader. Tina is the founder of Lead Outside the Lines, bringing her unique, heart-centered, science-backed approach to leadership development. As a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former C-Level Executive, and founder of multiple businesses, she knows the relentless demands and pressures of leading in a rapidly evolving world. With a master's degree in leadership and certification in neuro-encoding, brain health, and transformational mindset, Tina has become a trusted guide for hundreds of ambitious leaders. Tina helps leaders unleash the Courageously Authentic Leader within and designs a clear pathway to transform their greatest visions into meaningful impact. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader.

Today, I’m joined by Scott Ward, and we're talking about How to Get Important Things Done. Scott is the founder of a software company called HabitStack, which, as you know, is a generous sponsor of this podcast. He has a degree in Philosophy. But he’s spent the last two decades in the startup world. He’s been a software developer, a tech entrepreneur coach, and the creator of a software platform that helps teams focus on important goals even though they’re busy. He’s an expert in the areas of goal setting, strategy execution, accountability, and habit formation. He’s helped people achieve over 35,000 goals through his coaching and software. His goal is to help teams rise above the tyranny of the urgent and build the habit of making important things happen. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Get Important Things Done.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Karuna Ramanadan, and we're answering the question, What is Transformational Leadership? Karuna is a transformational leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations. He is a former naval warship captain from the Republic of Singapore Navy who went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development. Karuna is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting, bringing with him deep experience gained from designing and facilitating more than 2,500 company sessions. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn What is Transformational Leadership?

Today, I’m joined by Miriam Meima, and we're talking about Unleashing your Leadership Potential. Miriam has been a coach & facilitator for over twenty years, dedicating her life to studying the overlap between business and psychology. Miriam has coached founders and executives at hundreds of companies, including a dozen valued at over $1 billion. She works 1:1 with senior leaders, facilitates team offsites, and develops customized leadership development journeys for leaders at all levels. Her specialty is helping people unlock the next level of performance while maximizing authenticity. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn about Unleashing your Leadership Potential.

Today, I’m joined by Marian Temelkov, and we're talking about Leading with Care. Marian is the co-founder and CEO of Dynamis Group, a Global Talent Consultancy specializing in Succession, Executive Search, and Leadership Audits. The success of his company is driven by his philosophy of ‘seeing people not for who they are, but for who they can become.’ Marian advocates and champions Leading with Care and the Care Culture. He co-founded the Leaders Who Care platform to increase awareness and to help transform C-Suite executives. He also co-founded the Leader Academy. For over 20 years, he has invested in creating academies, spaces, and communities for future leaders to help them discover a purpose-driven career or establish mission-driven companies. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Leading with Care.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Juana Bordas, and we are talking about the Power of Latino Leadership. Juana is a pioneer and thought leader in the study of leadership, diversity, and organizational change. She was an advisor to Harvard’s Hispanic Journal, the Kellogg National Fellows, a trustee of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership and the International Leadership Association. The second edition of her award-winning book, The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion, and Contribution, was published earlier this year. In this book, Dr. Bordas examines how demographics and several other factors are positioning Latinos to be leaders in this century. She addresses how people of all ages can form partnerships and work together to build a more viable future. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about the demographic shifts occurring in the labor market and what we can all learn from the Power of Latino Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Paul McEnroe, the man who led The Team that Invented the Barcode. Paul is an award-winning engineer who developed multiple state-of-the-art technologies during his long career, including more than two decades in leadership positions at IBM. Paul is best known for his primary role in developing the Universal Product Code (UPC), the barcode used on every product in supermarkets and the retail industry, and the scanners that read them. His brand new book is called The Barcode: How a Team Created One of the World's Most Ubiquitous Technologies. It tells the tale of the Team that Invented the Barcode.

Today, I’m joined by Sonya Shelton and we talking about How to be a Leader not a Manager. Sonya is the CEO of Executive Leadership Consulting. She founded this company in 2007 with a passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization’s success. She is the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book You’re an Executive, but Are You a Leader?: The Executive’s Simple Guide to Creating, Communicating and Achieving the Vision. In this book, Sonya helps readers understand the hidden practices that allow leaders to move people to action, ignite their passions, and inspire them to do better. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn How to be a Leader not a Manager.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Eric Recker, and we're talking about Living a Life of Fulfillment. Eric spent the first half of his life doing what he thought he had to do - putting his nose down and enduring the grind. But, it was never quite enough. Through his experiences with triathlons, mountain climbing, owning a dental practice with a team of 20, becoming a pilot, and extensive travel, he learned that what he was searching for wasn’t at the top of the mountain. In the second half of his life, he is committed to helping people learn to live present in their own lives and find a life of fulfillment, not just accomplishment. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, he is working to help as many people as possible learn about Living a Life of Fulfillment.

Today, I’m joined by Mark Herschberg, and we're talking about Skills for a Successful Career. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He has developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, which is MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator,” where he’s taught for twenty years. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about these essential Skills for a Successful Career.

Today, I’m joined by Dave Kahle, and we're talking about What Leaders Need to Know about Sales. Dave is an author, speaker, and sales trainer with over 30 years of experience. He has authored 13 books, including Question Your Way to Sales Success, 11 Secrets of Time Management for Salespeople, and How to Sell Anything to Anyone Anytime. Dave has presented in 47 states and 11 countries and has personally and contractually worked with over 500 sales organizations. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about What Leaders Need to Know about Sales.

Today, I’m joined by Galen Hair, and we're learning how to Put Your Team First. Galen is the owner of Insurance Claim HQ. He is a property casualty attorney who has helped over 1,700 families rebuild their homes and businesses. While the pandemic created unprecedented challenges for many businesses, Galen took a different approach than most. Rather than focusing solely on his company’s financial bottom line, he prioritized the well-being of his employees. Through his unwavering commitment to keeping every member of his team employed, he successfully avoided layoffs and resignations. I’m excited to have him on the show to understand his approach and how that has helped him rapidly grow his business. If you want to succeed, you need to Put Your Team First.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Vesa Nissinen, and we're talking about Understanding Transformational Leadership. Vesa is the founder and president of Deep Lead Inc., where he develops leaders through his Deep Lead Program, which is based on transformational leadership research. He is a retired Colonel in the Finnish military. I’m excited to have him on the show to build a better understanding of Transformational Leadership.

Today, I’m joined by Chad Bareither, and we're talking about How to Focus and Align for Better Results. Chad is an Operations Management Consultant who helps companies meet their improvement goals. He is the Owner and Principal Consultant at Bareither Group Consulting. He is the author of a brand new book called Improve LESS: The Focus and Align Framework™ for Sustainable Continuous Improvement. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn about How to Focus and Align for Better Results.

Today, I’m joined by Jacob Morgan, and we are talking about Leading with Vulnerability. Jacob is a professionally trained futurist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of 5 books. His most recent book is called Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Leading with Vulnerability.

Today, I’m joined by Dianna Kokoszka, and we're talking about Becoming More. Dianna is the former CEO of Keller Williams MAPS Coaching and Training program, which became a 500 million dollar company. As an innovator, creator, and author of the program, she helped lead the company to be recognized as the number one training company in the world. She has a brand new book out called Becoming More: You Can't Get to Better Until You Get to Different. The book helps readers take control of their careers and leave a positive and life-changing legacy. I’m excited to have on her the show to learn about Becoming More.