What Leaders Say | Tony Berenyi: Recent Episodes
What Leaders Say | Tony Berenyi
Tony sits down with Darryl Griffin, GM of Neal Brothers Charleston Inc., and discusses business, leadership, and the importance of mindset.
Alden Klemm is a rising senior at Academic Magnet, ranked the 2nd best high school in the nation. Alden and Tony discuss his background, academics, and important habits to develop as a teenager. Some highlights from the podcast are below: The importance of perseverance at a young age. Understand your weaknesses and don’t be afraid […]
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Nancy Mace won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 1st congressional district. Nancy and Tony discuss her background, why she is running for Congress, and her loyalty to the Lowcountry. Some highlights from the podcast are below. As a local from Goose Creek, SC she intimately knows the community. […]
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Mr. Newsome and Tony discuss the expansion of the manufacturing and shipping industries in South Carolina, the keys to the SC Ports Authority’s growth, and important leadership techniques. Optimism about the future despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Boom of manufacturing in South Carolina has been highly beneficial for SC Ports Authority including the new Walmart Distribution […]
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Tony and U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson discuss the importance of community involvement, positive attitude, and cultural awareness. Some highlights of the podcast are below: Involved in the emergence and rise to prominence of the Republican party in South Carolina. 19 years of total service as a U.S. Congressperson since 2001. Positive attitude is of utmost […]
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Tony and Mayor Tecklenburg discuss many of Charleston’s accomplishments over the past few years, key components of effective leadership, and importance of service. Mayor Tecklenburg answered the call to serve after being in public life for 30 years. Leaders are people who are good listeners. “Compromise is not a dirty word.” Getting control of the […]
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Tony and Mr. Alan Wilson discuss how the military helps to shape leadership, the importance of good habits, and finding your special talent. Some highlights from the interview are as follows: In second term as South Carolina’s Attorney General. Elected in 2010 as the youngest SC AG. 20-year National Guard veteran and currently providing legal support […]
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Tony and Mr. Van Hipp discuss the importance of listening to learn, small business, and using history as a tool for lifelong learning. Some highlights from the interview are as follows: Van discusses what American Defense International is involved in to help protect the American people. Van is from a small business background, and he believes […]
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Tony and Mr. Giff Daughtridge discuss what it means to assemble a good team, keeping your team invested, and how to handle leadership opportunities when they present themselves. Getting the opportunity to work around people that you like and respect makes everything easier. The elevator to success is constant growth. Take the time to learn […]
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Tony and Mr. Joe Rice of Motley Rice law firm discuss what it takes to be a leader as a prominent law firm in the United States in standing up for what is right from issues such as the tobacco industry’s advertising techniques, to South African miners’ working conditions. Some highlights from the podcast are […]
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For this podcast interview Tony and Mr. Paul Campbell discuss innovation, importance of trust, and positive self image. Some highlights from the interview are as follows: Empower others to accomplish their goals – don’t micromanage. To grow talent, you need to try new things. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable. Three rules of bridges: don’t burn the […]
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For this podcast interview Tony and Mr. Jeffrey McWhorter discuss the importance of learning from your mentors, customer satisfaction, and commitment. Some highlights from the interview are as follows:
- Build a strong foundation for your future
- Don’t be afraid to share your goals and dreams with your team
- It is important to learn from mentors
- Surround yourself with a team that has different unique abilities or skills
- Take the initiative when necessary
- Raise the bar with your group
- Created the acronym SECURE (Safety, Efficient, Customer Service and Expenses) to help your team be successful
- Strive to exceed your customers expectations
- Get to know your people by spending time with them
- Become efficient so that you can do more
- It can be good to re-brand to establish identity
- Surround yourself with a GREAT team that is COHESIVE.
- Be accessible and approachable to your employees
- You have got to be committed to your work since running a rail road is a 24/7 job
- Help your team grow and to develop since it helps better the overall operations of the team
- Having a diverse talented team is KEY for long term success
- Make sure that you empower your team with the appropriate authority
- Build an atmosphere of cooperation and support systems to enable your team to excel
- Be sure to give credit where credit is due
- If you want to grow you need to demonstrate your work ethic and do whatever it takes
- Professional development is an ongoing process that takes time, but is worth the pay-off
- Focus on removing any distractions that are not energizing to the overall team