The Edge: Recent Episodes
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Have you ever felt like you’re on the edge of something great? You’ve put in the work. You’ve done the hard stuff most people aren’t willing to do. And now, you can just sense a magical run lies ahead.
This season we’ll talk to leaders, across a wide variety of industries, to learn what it’s like to ride that edge and own it.
We’ll hear what separates those special teams from the more ordinary experiences – the kind, if we’re lucky, we get to be a part of maybe three or four times in our life.
Join me, Tim Leman, Chairman and CEO of Gibson—as we discuss, leading on the edge.
Lane Monson, founder of Platinum Circle Coaching, and co-host Taylor Covey dive into his leadership journey from CEO to entrepreneur to executive coach. Lane talks about leveraging structure for good, how the greatest leaders work on their thoughts & beliefs, and the power of authentic connection.
Connect with Lane on LinkedIn. Learn more about Platinum Circle Coaching.
Key Takeaways:
- Growing up (2:20)
- Getting started in the tech industry (4:16)
- Leadership development as part of the culture (6:30)
- Transition to being a first-time CEO (8:48)
- The role of structure (12:18)
- Characteristics of great leaders (15:35)
- Leadership as an infinite game (17:51)
- The power of authentic connection (21:01)
- Invaluable mentors and coaches (22:00)
- Lane’s edge (28:00)
- Seek first to understand, then to be understood. (29:10)
- The Four Abilities (31:00)
Crystal Miller joins co-host Courtney Montfort to talk about mentorship, core values, compassion, and family. Crystal is the President of IU Health Foundation and Senior Vice President for IU Health, leading philanthropy and sustainability efforts. In this episode, she and Courtney explore how values are always at the foundation of the health system’s efforts to not only provide more robust clinical care to patients, but also to be better neighbors and improve the communities they serve. Crystal also discusses the role her dad has had in shaping her leadership journey and helping her discover her edge.
Connect with Crystal on LinkedIn. Learn more about IU Health & IU Health Foundation. Learn more about the All The Difference campaign.
Key Takeaways:
- Hoosier by choice (1:30)
- IU Health & philanthropy growth (1:52)
- Crystal’s leadership journey (3:11)
- Mentorship (6:10)
- Sustainability at IU Health (7:00)
- All The Difference campaign (9:06)
- Core values alignment (14:12)
- Family & the importance of communication (18:11)
- Raising kind, happy humans (19:50)
- Crystal’s edge (23:26)
Adam Frederico, owner of Utah’s Frederico Outdoor Living and an EOS Implementer, joins co-host Taylor Covey to talk about his journey to entrepreneurship and taking over the family business. They discuss the impact EOS has had in aligning his team to one vision. Adam shares his leadership approach to helping others become the best versions of themselves. They also explore the importance of change and how Adam strives to stay connected with family.
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn. Learn more about Frederico Outdoor Living and EOS Worldwide.
Key Takeaways:
- Growing up around the family business (1:24)
- Studying business in college & starting in Chicago (2:40)
- Early career lessons (3:25)
- Exploring business ownership (4:35)
- Taking the plunge and moving back to Utah (6:17)
- Navigating the family business transition (8:42)
- Embracing EOS (12:52)
- Becoming an EOS Implementer (17:07)
- Leadership journey (19:04)
- How do I help other people become the best versions of themselves? (21:00)
- Leadership lessons from others (23:03)
- Adam and his team’s edge (25:55)
- What makes teams great? (30:09)
- Keeping close to family (32:50)
Sally Leyes joins co-host Courtney Montfort to talk about what set her on a trajectory of taking risks and trying new things. She discusses her 17+year journey with Cummins Inc., a global power solutions technology leader headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, and shares lessons from the new roles & challenges she said yes to along the way.
Connect with Sally on LinkedIn. Learn more about Cummins.
Key Takeaways:
- Cummins & it’s long history (1:55)
- Sally’s different roles (2:50)
- Learning to rely on a team (5:47)
- A trajectory and path of trying new things (7:55)
- Taking the lessons learned today & looking forward (11:36)
- Family balance – true partnership and team (12:26)
Host Tim Leman is joined by South Bend (IN) teen Rima for this episode of The Edge. Rima was recently named Midwest Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club and is one of just six teens competing at Nationals. She and Tim discuss the impact Club has made on her life – teaching her fundamental values and pushing her to raise the bar. Rima has found her voice and passion for advocacy; she has a gift for communication and a drive to be a servant leader.
Learn more about Rima and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor.
Key Takeaways:
- Youth of the Year program and Rima’s passions (1:45)
- Robotics & community (5:42)
- Family support (8:09)
- Twin relationship (9:45)
- Once a Club kid, always a Club kid (11:07)
- How she got involved in advocacy (14:32)
- Rima’s edge (17:11)
- Servant leadership (20:42)
- Where Rima sees herself in the future (22:08)
Dr. Carrazco of Happy Kids Pediatrics, a family-run practice in Arizona, joins co-host Alex Rodriguez, to discuss his leadership journey, reflect on his blessings, and share valuable life lessons. He talks about humility, as well as finding & following your passion. Dr. Carrazco and Alex also explore what makes a cohesive team and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.
Connect with Dr. Carrazco and learn more about Happy Kids Pediatrics on their website.
Key Takeaways:
- Dr. Carrazco’s story (2:00)
- Starting Happy Kids Pediatrics (4:25)
- Nobody does anything by themselves (7:40)
- Leadership journey (8:20)
- Humility (9:40)
- Best team (10:35)
- Dr. Carrazco’s edge (13:33)
- Staying close to family (15:00)
- Never compare yourself to anybody (16:42)
- Don’t take yourself too seriously (20:43)
- Find your passion (21:50)
Kara Woolsey, CEO of Mom Water, joins co-host Courtney Montfort to explore the importance of asking questions and looking at things through different lenses. She discusses Mom Water’s unique origin story and her own leap of faith, while also diving into the vital importance of people and culture.
Connect with Kara on LinkedIn. Learn more about Mom Water.
Key Takeaways:
- The Mom Water Story (1:30)
- Looking at things differently (5:05)
- Dad Water enters the mix (5:53)
- Kara’s journey (7:27)
- Leap of faith (9:50)
- Her mom’s leadership example (11:11)
- Family & teamwork (13:00)
- Balancing family and career (13:52)
- Kara’s edge (14:40)
- Your lens is so important (16:35)
- Advice to leaders (17:05)
- People are everything (20:15)
- Mom Water’s edge (20:30)
Julie Wright is the Vice President of Employee Engagement at Royal United Mortgage, a national mortgage lender headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Julie joins co-host Courtney Montfort to share a glimpse into her talk “Dear Younger Self,” where she reflects on the challenges she faced 10 years ago when she began a new role. She discusses the lessons she learned during that time and how she has grown as a leader.
Connect with Julie on LinkedIn. Learn more about Royal United Mortgage.
Key Takeaways:
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“Dear Younger Self” (4:00)
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The importance of being reflective, authentic, and vulnerable (8:22)
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Vulnerability isn’t a weakness (9:20)
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Julie’s turning point at Royal United (12:30)
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Bringing your whole self to work (20:10)
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Forming trusting relationships (22:55)
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Practice being vulnerable (25:07)
Onesimo (Mo) Vigil is the CEO of Inteli-Care, a locally owned, non-medical home health care provider based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mo joins co-host Alex Rodriguez to share what he has learned throughout his journey as an entrepreneur. They also discuss the importance of family and how their support makes all the difference in running a successful business.
Connect with Mo on LinkedIn. Learn more about Inteli-Care.
Key Takeaways:
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How Inteli-Care got its start (1:26)
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Learning to be a leader (5:40)
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People make the business special (10:20)
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The four people you need to start a business (11:45)
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Mo’s three golden rules (12:30)
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Three important qualities for success (14:32)
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The importance of family dinners (19:46)
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Hard work makes all the difference (21:26)
Larry Swank is the founder and chairman of Sterling Group, a developer and manager of multi-family housing and self-storage units based in Indiana. Larry joins host Tim Leman on The Edge to share his journey as an entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of intuition, learning from mistakes, and staying focused, while also providing valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of running a family business.
Connect with Larry on LinkedIn. Learn more about Sterling Group.
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What is Sterling Group? (0:55)
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Larry’s role as chairman (2:35)
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Larry’s early career (4:20)
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Trust your gut instinct (7:25)
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Operating a family business (12:45)
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Staying connected to family (17:10)
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Larry’s edge (18:31)
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Advice for success (21:03)
Clint Squadroni, CEO of InXpress, joins co-host Taylor Covey on The Edge to discuss the importance of mentorship, giving back to the community, and how work ethic has given Clint his edge in life. They also dive into the defining qualities of effective leadership and the paths that lead to personal and professional success.
Connect with Clint on LinkedIn. Learn more about InXpress.
Key Takeaways:
- Clint’s role at InXpress (4:46)
- Learning from mentors (8:03)
- Clint’s favorite suits (12:44)
- Giving back to the community (14:32)
- How Clint’s childhood shaped him (17:31)
- The importance of education (20:00)
- Valuable lessons learned from teams (23:00)
- Clint’s edge (29:00)
Host Tim Leman introduces the dynamic trio of co-hosts for Season 6: Alex Rodriguez, Courtney Montfort, and Taylor Covey. Together they dive into their motivations for becoming co-hosts and share their passion for connecting with people. Tune in to discover how these hosts find their edge and embrace the thrill of trying new things.
Connect with Alex Rodriguez, Courtney Montfort, and Taylor Covey on LinkedIn. Learn more about Gibson.
Key Takeaways:
- Why Alex, Courtney, and Taylor wanted to be co-hosts (1:11)
- The co-hosts’ favorite episodes of The Edge (7:28)
- Tim’s inspiration for Season 6 (9:30)
- Alex’s edge (11:02)
- Courtney’s edge (12:35)
- Taylor’s edge (15:00)
- Rapid Fire (17:05)
- What is something about each co-host that not many people know (22:50)
Justin Breen, a self-described “dad who happens to be an entrepreneur,” joins host Tim Leman on The Edge Podcast. Justin is hyper-focused on connecting Visionaries – he has made it his life’s work. He and Tim also discuss the importance of family and how Justin strives to “win at the right game,” to always keep trying to be a better dad.
Connect with Justin on LinkedIn. Learn more about his businesses at BrEpicLLC.com.
Key Takeaways:
- An entrepreneur who happened to be a journalist (3:53)
- No what-ifs (7:24)
- Connecting superhero for Visionaries (9:39)
- Marriage lessons from Kolbe (14:45)
- Seeing the world in numbers and keywords (18:06)
- Knowing and leaning into your strengths (19:15)
- Abundance mindset (22:55)
- Keep trying to get better as a dad (35:05)
Grace Grant is Executive Director of Gamma Iota Sigma, a collegiate organization for students interested in insurance & risk management. Grace joins host Tim Leman on The Edge to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the industry and explore what students are looking for from internships & careers, as well as what makes for transformational teams and where she has found her edge.
Connect with Grace on LinkedIn. Learn more about Gamma Iota Sigma.
Key Takeaways:
- What is Gamma Iota Sigma? (1:00)
- State of diversity in insurance industry (3:30)
- Advice to employers (8:42)
- The value of a mentorship program (12:08)
- Evaluate and identify your goal (13:30)
- Being willing to make the investments to see the long-term impact (14:50)
- What drives student interest in the insurance industry (17:57)
- What do people not realize about the insurance industry? (22:18)
- Best team experience (28:40)
- Lessons from family (31:50)
- Grace’s edge (34:30)
Stephanie Parra is a trailblazer in Arizona. She joins host Tim Leman on The Edge to discuss the work her organization, ALL In Education, is doing to advocate for equity, opportunity, and justice for all students. Stephanie & Tim talk about the importance of a human-centered design approach, shifting the narrative & perspective, and what makes her team unique & impactful.
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn. Learn more about ALL In Education.
Key Takeaways:
- About ALL In Education (1:33)
- Human-centered design approach (7:30)
- Shifting the narrative and perspective (10:07)
- Stephanie’s journey in education (13:15)
- You can be part of the change (18:20)
- The experience working and leading at a nonprofit (23:57)
- Best team experience and what makes it special (26:28)
- Stephanie’s edge (30:04)
Cina Welch, President & CEO of FCCI Insurance Group, joins host Tim Leman to share lessons and perspectives from her leadership journey. Together they discuss the important role mentorship plays, how work ethic has given Cina an edge, her commitment to authenticity, as well as her love of travel & adventure.
Connect with Cina on LinkedIn. Learn more about FCCI Insurance Group.
Key Takeaways:
- What is a mutual insurance holding company? (1:00)
- What is FCCI’s secret sauce? (2:00)
- Cina’s leadership journey (3:23)
- Developing a training program (5:32)
- In rare company (7:58)
- Importance of mentorship (9:45)
- Lessons from observing board of directors (11:51)
- How a love of travel and adventure have shaped her leadership (13:05)
- Most memorable travel experience + true teamwork (14:56)
- What makes for a special team (16:16)
- Influence of GW Jacobs (18:36)
- Cina’s edge (21:18)
Juliana Lindsay, a Professional EOS Implementer from Utah, joins host Tim Leman to discuss the lessons she’s learned as a mom and entrepreneur. They explore the impact EOS has had on her life – personally, family, and professionally, especially the importance of letting go of the vine. Juliana & Tim also talk about the importance of peer groups, getting the right people in the right seats, casting a clear vision, and more.
Connect with Juliana on LinkedIn. Learn more about EOS Worldwide.
Key Takeaways:
- How does EOS give entrepreneurs an edge? (0:51)
- Juliana’s entrepreneurial journey (2:25)
- Introduction to RocketFuel and Traction (4:30)
- Letting go of the vine (5:58)
- Right person in the right seat (9:15)
- Importance of peer groups (10:40)
- Unique challenges franchises face (19:00)
- Employees desire a clear vision (23:37)
- Characteristics of the best leadership teams (26:36)
- The team at home (34:10)
Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp joins host Tim Leman to discuss the unique ways we each take action and how understanding these striving instincts can be impactful in the workplace as well as at home. She shares about her leadership journey, advice for family businesses, and what makes for a strong team. Amy also talks about how she found her edge and how she has harnessed it to achieve success.
Connect with Amy on LinkedIn. Learn more about Kolbe Corp.
Key Takeaways:
- Helping people figure out their unique ways of getting things done (1:06)
- What Amy & Tim’s Kolbe scores mean (2:13)
- Applying Kolbe with youth (4:27)
- Amy’s leadership journey (9:25)
- Collaborations with Strategic Coach and EOS (12:15)
- Dan Sullivan – Who, Not How (13:54)
- Kathy Kolbe’s experience and what lead her to develop the Kolbe assessment (15:24)
- Advice for those involved with family businesses (19:02)
- Best team and what made it special (22:28)
- Staying connected as a family (26:07)
- Amy’s edge (28:00)
Andrea Sloan, President of GroundBreakers, joins host Tim Leman to discuss her passion for creating culture and growth. They explore lessons she learned from her time in the military, the impact EOS has had on her as a leader and on the organization, as well as her fearlessness, which Andrea says is her edge in life.
Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn. Learn more about GroundBreakers.
Key Takeaways:
- Andrea's role - it depends on the day! (2:30)
- Passion for culture and growth (3:35)
- Being a Visionary and the positive impact of EOS (4:28)
- Andrea’s leadership journey (7:00)
- Applying lessons from time in Army Reserve to business (8:55)
- Great teams and what makes them special (11:20)
- EOS as a game-changer for her business (13:36)
- Andrea’s edge (17:18)
- Staying close as a family (22:40)
James Mueller, Mayor of the City of South Bend (IN), joins host Tim Leman to give a glimpse into city government and what it takes to manage a diverse group of stakeholders with competing interests. They talk about James’ unique path to public service, the importance of communication, rising to meet the needs of your team, and setting an organization on a sustainable path for the future.
Connect with James on LinkedIn.
Key Takeaways:
- James’ unique career journey (0:41)
- Lessons learned from Mayor Pete (4:48)
- Managing a large, diverse group of stakeholders (6:34)
- There is much more to South Bend (9:23)
- Unique aspects and challenges of being Mayor (10:55)
- James’ edge (15:19)
- Having a great partner at home (20:40)
- Setting up the City for future growth and success (27:00)
Adam Kronk, Chief Culture & Leadership Development Officer at Lippert, shares lessons from his unique career journey. Adam & Tim also discuss his intentionality around creating genuine encounters with team members and family.
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn. Learn more about Lippert.
Key Takeaways:
- What is a Chief Culture Officer? (1:30)
- Separating culture from traditional HR (4:35)
- Commitment to serving others (6:10)
- Employee experience across offices, states, countries (6:55)
- Passionate about winning (10:15)
- Adam’s unique background (12:50)
- Experiences working for a nonprofit & with a charismatic leader (16:25)
- Adam’s edge (25:50)
- Helping team members find their edge (31:10)
- Best team and what made it special (33:15)
- The team at home – staying close and keeping family culture intact (35:24)
Pedro Cons, CEO of Adelante Healthcare, joins host Tim Leman to discuss how he and his organization strive to close the gaps in care for their patients. They talk about the critical role collaboration and partnership play in achieving that vision. Pedro also shares about the importance of mentorship, emotional intelligence, and embracing situational leadership.
Connect with Pedro on LinkedIn. Learn more about Adelante Healthcare.
Key Takeaways:
- The story of Adelante Healthcare (1:12)
- Misconceptions about federally qualified healthcare clinics (2:43)
- Supporting mental health needs (3:42)
- Collaborating with other organizations and leaders (5:15)
- Pedro’s story (7:33)
- Mentorship – paying it forward (10:29)
- Pedro’s edge in life (15:30)
- Leadership style (17:14)
- What makes for a great team? (21:26)
- Different languages of business (26:15)
- Staying close to family (27:00)
Julio Martinez joins host Tim Leman to talk about building personal relationships, trust, and teams. As CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Julio shares a unique leadership perspective on how to keep culture at the forefront when bringing together people and companies across an array of industries and expertise.
Connect with Julio on LinkedIn. Learn more about Mno-Bmadsen.
Key Takeaways:
- About Mno-Bmadsen and Julio’s role (0:46)
- Keeping tribal symbolism and traditions alive (4:15)
- Branching out into real estate (6:13)
- The importance of tribal culture (8:30)
- Common misconception of tribal businesses (13:00)
- Personal relationships and building trust (14:57)
- The most challenging part of Julio’s role (19:30)
- Each team member brings a different perspective (21:22)
- Julio’s edge (23:54)
In this episode of The Edge Podcast, Mark Bundy shares about his early leadership lessons, emphasizing the importance of a strong work ethic, leading by example, and respecting competitors. From his over 20 years of experience as a COO in the insurance industry, Mark offers valuable insights on key characteristics to look for when recruiting sales professionals, connecting and coaching salespeople, and leading with empathy.
Connect with Mark Bundy on LinkedIn.
Key Takeaways:
- Early leadership lessons in motorcycle racing (0:48)
- Respecting & learning from competitors (2:26)
- Mark’s leadership journey (3:55)
- Leading within a growing company (7:00)
- Competitive nature (10:25)
- Key characteristics of successful sales professionals (11:33)
- Red flags in recruiting (15:30)
- Coaching salespeople on working better together (16:20)
- Onboarding and mentoring new COOs (18:40)
- What COOs get wrong when it comes to working with salespeople (20:30)
- Rewarding to be involved as an advisor (24:45)
- Mark’s edge (26:40)
Rudy Yakym joins host Tim Leman to share about his journey to Congress and the lessons on leadership, culture, and community he has learned along the way. The Congressman talks about navigating competing interests, as well as the role he takes to help his team member achieve their aspirations. Rudy & Tim also discuss intentionality as it related to leadership, who we surround ourselves with, and how we stay connected to family.
Connect with Rudy on LinkedIn and via his website.
Key Takeaways:
- Congress is very different on the inside than what you see on the outside (0:53)
- Rudy’s journey (3:49)
- How his business background & nonprofit board experience prepared him for serving on Congress (6:21)
- Navigating competing interests (6:47)
- Board service helping him to better understand and appreciate community issues (7:53)
- Leadership matters (9:18)
- Lessons on leadership, culture, and community from Amish Shah (9:57)
- Creating culture with Congressional team – helping people get to where they’re trying to go (12:22)
- Rudy’s edge (16:00)
- Staying connected to family (18:40)
Dr. Christopher Croner is a sales psychologist, assessment developer, and founder of SalesDrive. Dr. Croner and host Tim Leman explore the non-teachable traits of top performing salespeople: the need for achievement, competitiveness, and optimism. They also talk about Dr. Croner’s curiosity and what led him to study psychology.
Connect with Dr. Croner on LinkedIn. Learn more about SalesDrive and check out a free trial of the assessment.
Key Takeaways:
- Why he chose to study psychology (0:48)
- Biggest misconceptions regarding people who study human nature (3:13)
- How SalesDrive came to be (4:45)
- 3 non-teachable traits (7:50)
- The formula behind Drive (10:23)
- Why they are non-teachable (11:03)
- Making sure the match is right for the candidate and the company (12:30)
- Assessments to complement SalesDrive (15:00)
- Forced choice questions (16:40)
- Jumping into a sales role himself (17:58)
- The foundation beneath the foundation (19:23)
- Teaming people up (24:09)
- Assessment accuracy (26:50)
- How do assessments account for cultural differences (30:40)
- The future of sales roles (33:19)
- Dr. Croner’s edge (36:19)
Neil Alldredge, CEO of NAMIC, joins The Edge to talk about servant leadership, clarity of purpose, and embracing a collaborative leadership style. As the leader of a trade association, Neil provides insight on the unique dynamics of working with board chairs and advice for setting clear expectations for successful board relationships. Neil and Tim also discuss the interesting history of insurance companies and the growing focus on diversity in the industry.
Connect with Neil on LinkedIn. Learn more about NAMIC (the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies).
Key Takeaways:
- About NAMIC and Neil’s role (0:45)
- The interesting history of insurance companies (3:35)
- Growing diversity in the industry (11:00)
- Neil’s leadership journey (16:15)
- Leadership stability and clarity of purpose (19:00)
- Responsibility to the leaders who came before (20:25)
- The value of bringing in a new perspective to an established leadership team (26:13)
- Collaborative leadership style (27:26)
- The unique dynamics of frequently changing board chairs (30:06)
- Advice for board chairs (33:00)
- Neil’s edge (34:34)
Charlie Burnham is a serial entrepreneur and a respected leader in the insurance industry, with a passion for helping others. In this episode of The Edge, he and Tim discuss building high-performing teams as well as the importance of connecting and building relationships. Charlie also shares what he has found to be the key attributes for successful salespeople.
Connect with Charlie on LinkedIn.
Key Takeaways:
- Charlie’s leadership journey (0:50)
- Decision to partner with a national agency (5:10)
- Taking on new roles (8:00)
- Staying active (12:35)
- Passionate about seeing those around him grow and succeed (14:08)
- Skills and attributes to look for in salespeople (15:15)
- Building relationships (17:55)
- Best team experience (20:23)
- Being part of team versus collective sports (21:40)
- Healthy competition (23:00)
- Charlie’s edge (24:55)
This very special episode features Ruth Leman, host Tim Leman’s mom. Hear Tim and his mom discuss her childhood in Latin America, her passion for teaching, as well as the joys and challenges of raising Tim. Tune in for some fun stories of Tim’s early years and characteristics his mom still sees present in his life today.
Key Takeaways:
- The first of the Baby Boomer generation (1:07)
- Growing up in Latin America (2:20)
- 12 schools in 13 years (5:14)
- Unofficial launch of teaching career at age 12 (9:15)
- Her parents as missionaries and leaders (11:45)
- Her journey to becoming a teacher (15:10)
- Coming full circle (21:00)
- When Tim makes up his mind to do something, it is hard to change his mind! (23:45)
- Teaching responsibility with laundry (24:50)
- Stories of young Tim (26:58)
- Friendships and a soft heart (30:06)
- Characteristics that have stuck with Tim for a long time (34:37)
- As a kid, Tim wanted to be President (36:02)
- 55 years of marriage (36:42)
- Ruth’s edge – faith, family, and friends (38:43)
- The best part of being a mom & grandma (46:12)
- Turning the tables – a question from mom (47:07)
Susan Dyer, Certified EOS® Implementer, and host Tim Leman dive into EOS and the edge it provides to entrepreneurs. From her years of leadership and coaching experience, Susan discusses the evolution of a leadership team and the common obstacles they encounter. She also talks about the importance of delegating, the power of listening, and why leaders need to make time for other passions outside of work. Connect with Susan on LinkedIn. Learn more about EOS Worldwide. Key Takeaways: * What is EOS? (1:00) * How does EOS give entrepreneurs an edge? (2:40) * The characteristics of the very best leadership teams (4:24) * When a leadership team may shift or shrink (7:30) * Stories of leadership teams and visionaries (8:00) * EOS is simple by design (10:55) * When a leadership team gets stuck (12:55) * Fear of delegating (14:30) * The lonely journey of the visionary (16:11) * Leading indicators for scorecard metrics (22:53) * Susan's edge (24:45) * Focus on connection and nonverbal communication (26:25) * Passion outside of work (28:00)
Tim Spiker, founder of The Aperio, joins host Tim Leman to discuss leadership development. Through his leadership advising, podcast, and book, Tim focuses on the who of leadership, helping leaders to become inwardly sound and others focused. In this episode, Tim also talks about the powerful combination of humility & confidence, what makes for a strong team, and his edge in life. Connect with Tim Spiker on LinkedIn. Learn more about The Aperio. Key Takeaways: * The story behind the research that lead to the Who* Not What Principle (2:00) * Companies have a long way to go to get smart on how they invest in leadership development (3:45) * Humility and confidence can be a magical combination (5:20) * Learned or innate? (6:40) * Tim's basketball journey (9:10) * Best team experience (14:15) * Leadership development and fun ways to make messages stick (16:20) * What drove Tim to create The Aperio (18:30) * Inwardly Sound and Others Focused (21:40) * The team at home (26:49) * Diversity of thought and healthy friction (30:50) * The impact on the whole you (33:00) * Tim's edge in life (36:36)
Mike Baer, President of Trench-Ade, joins host Tim Leman to discuss the importance of relationships - with customers, employees, mentors, and personally. He talks about building an organization that has a strong sense of integrity. Mike also shares about his own leadership journey and his vision for the future, both personally and professionally.
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn. Learn more about Trench-Ade.
Key Takeaways: * Building businesses on customer service (1:50) * Harboring the right type of culture and leadership development (2:30) * Building & measuring customer relationships (4:00) * Being a sales organization (7:00) * Servant leadership (8:20) * Mike's leadership journey (9:20) * Amazing mentors to pave the path (11:35) * Importance of relationships & tips for being a good mentee (12:50) * Mentorship experiences influencing shifts in thinking (17:00) * Looking ahead and making goals (22:00) * A business as a bus (24:00) * Family goals - focus on growing great human beings (25:10) * What drives Mike's charitable involvement (26:00) * Painting the vision of business partners (33:25) * Mike's secret sauce (36:20)
Andrea Butcher, CEO of HRD*, discusses her passion for leadership development and helping others build their vision. She talks about equipping leaders & creating an environment for people to be successful. Andrea and host Tim Leman also explore how they have applied lessons and experiences from their leadership journeys to their families and personal relationships - as well as a few fun memories from their days together at Indiana State.
Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn. Learn more about HRD*.
Key Takeaways: * Leadership development is self-development (1:43) * We'll never be done developing as leaders (2:13) * Enjoying the team victory & continuing to lift each other up (3:10) * College memories and early leadership roles (7:11) * Why are we not equipping leaders and pouring into them? (9:35) * Impact of an incredible mentor (10:21) * Creating an environment for people to be successful (13:00) * Andrea's podcast experience (15:25) * Pivotal moments & telling your story (17:30) * Lessons for emerging talent (27:30) * Responding versus reacting as a couple (30:45) * Exemplary leaders have the courage to name the future (32:45) * Return on luck (39:20) * Planting visionary seeds (46:20) * Andrea's edge (47:20)
Chris Camacho, President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, shares stories of leadership and teamwork from his years of athletic and economic development experience, noting the parallels between high-performing sports teams and business. Chris and host Tim Leman also talk about cultivating leaders and the expectation of excellence. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn. Learn more about Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Key Takeaways: * Balancing a variety of stakeholders, keeping everyone on the same page (2:42) * Easy place to be new (4:48) * The impact of data (7:35) * Growing leaders (10:57) * Characteristics Chris looks for in leaders (14:10) * Best teams (15:59) * Serving as a consultative advisor (19:50) * Chris' edge (21:40)
Vikki Scarafiotti joins host Tim Leman for a conversation about developing your people, the power of great mentors, and the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. Vikki shares leadership and team development stories from her extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, as well as invaluable advice for those serving on nonprofit boards. Connect with Vikki on LinkedIn. Learn more about Scarafiotti Consulting.
Key Takeaways:
- Common blind spots for leaders and organizations (2:36)
- Leading a non-profit versus for-profit (3:55)
- Developing your people (5:35)
- Early inspiration and change (6:00)
- The power of great mentors (7:48)
- What's the best team you've been apart of? (10:10)
- You can't predict what people are going to do, you just have to be able to respond in the most appropriate way you can (14:15)
- Advice for board members (16:32)
- Vikki's edge (19:17)
Jason Corley joins host Tim Leman in a discussion about the healthcare industry and how organizations like CIC are taking a different approach to create a better healthcare experience for patients and physicians, while also lowering the cost of care. Jason also talks about the importance of finding the right cultural fit, especially when your team is geographically diverse, as well as the role leaders can have in helping employees grow and develop. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn. Learn more about Comprehensive Integrated Care Centers. Key Takeaways: * How CIC got its start (1:06) * Understanding the integrated care model and cost savings (6:22) * Future of big box hospital approach (13:07) * Leading across multiple states (15:28) * Best team (19:46) * Looking for what someone's talent was (22:58) * Jason's edge (24:22)
Featured Quote: "You have to first identify good talent, then put them in the right position to succeed."
Mendy Werne, CEO of BLASTmedia, shares about her efforts to stay connected with employees and maintain company culture through rapid growth. She and Tim also talk about what makes for a strong leadership team including knowing your roles, holding each other accountable, and a strong level of trust and respect. Connect with Mendy on LinkedIn. Learn more about BLASTmedia. Key Takeaways: * Focus on culture as the company has grown (2:10) * The pandemic - a wild and crazy ride (3:28) * Staying in touch and keeping employees aligned around the vision (5:05) * Industry changes and increased focus on brand (8:30) * Leadership team structure (12:17) * Best team (17:00) * Work-life blend - true partners (18:05) * Mendy's edge (24:26)
Jeff Terrill and host Tim Leman discuss recent trends in healthcare and what Marathon Health is doing to innovate for the industry's future. They dig into what it means to rally a team around a mission and a purpose. Jeff also discusses the difference between leadership and management, as well as what it takes to transform a group of people into a great team. Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn. Learn more about Marathon Health. Key Takeaways: * Increased focus on mental health (4:00) * Shortage of primary care? (6:33) * Regional differences on how employers manager their health benefit plans? (10:47) * Leadership lessons - the founder's mentality (14:56) * Differentiating leadership and management (16:55) * Being a player on the team versus the ultimate decision-maker (19:22) * What's the best team you've been on? (21: 23) * Jeff's edge (25:30)
Larry Weigand discusses being the fourth generation of a family business and his role as CEO of the company started by his great grandfather. Together he and host Tim Leman talk about grit, tenacity, and hard work. Larry also explains the importance of simplifying business and doing what you say you're going to do.
Connect with Larry on LinkedIn. Learn more about Weigand Construction.
Key Takeaways:
- How Weigand has changed through the generations (2:33)
- Larry's path back to the family business (6:14)
- A strong leadership team (9:18)
- Do what you say you're going to do (11:22)
- You've got to get your head up once and a while (12:40)
- Planning for succession and embracing development for the future of Weigand's business (14:07)
- The team at home (21:49)
- Larry's edge in life (23:58)
Quentin Messer is the CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). He discusses with host Tim Leman how the pandemic has brought a greater focus on place and what that means for not only economic development organizations like MEDC, but for all businesses and each of us personally. They talk about the unique perspectives women bring to his leadership team and how he's worked to create trust on a team of forceful personalities, as well the importance of keeping family at the forefront.
Connect with Quentin on LinkedIn. Learn more about MEDC.
Key Takeaways:
- What is MEDC? (0:52)
- The notion of place has become much more powerful (2:40)
- Comparing Michigan & the Great Lakes to other regions (5:12)
- Building a diverse leadership team (9:14)
- Creating trust on a team (12:08)
- Staying close with family despite business obligations (16:42)
- Surrendering to purpose and embracing sources of strength (20:57)
- Energy and accessibility (24:45)
Don Cates and host Tim Leman explore lessons learned from Don's childhood on a farm and his leadership journey in the financial industry. Don talks about how the pandemic has challenged his organization, and all of us, to become adaptable and flexible. The two also discuss how Don coaching women's basketball has translated to professional insights and a philosophy that embraces diversity of thought. Additionally, the conversation includes how being intentional about time, choice, and scheduling encourages productivity.
Connect with Don on LinkedIn. Learn more about 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
Key Takeaways:
- Lessons learned from farm life (1:45)
- Risks banks are facing and a mindset of flexibility (2:39)
- Thriving versus surviving (5:00)
- Don's transition through sales, lending, and leadership (5:57)
- Early leadership lessons (8:54)
- The evolution of a leadership team (10:37)
- Great teams and work ethic (11:36)
- The diversity of thought and experience that women bring (13:57)
- Being intentional about time, choice, and scheduling to encourage productivity (16:45)
- Don's edge in life (18:50)
Together with host Tim Leman, Dr. Eric Bricker talks about his journey, which has included hospital finance, M.D., healthcare navigation, telehealth, and more. They discuss entrepreneurship in the healthcare industry, leadership, and the role of virtual care in a world stricken with the pandemic.
Connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Learn more about First Stop Health.
Key Takeaways:
- Eric's background as an entrepreneur and doctor (1:17)
- The experience of being a founder and decicing to sell the organization (6:18)
- "In order to have a good idea, you have to have a lot of ideas" (9:33)
- How Eric landed at First Stop Health (11:19)
- Is a hybrid of virtual care and in-person visit the future? (15:05)
- Virtual care and the potential to make being a doctor a more appealing job (19:01)
- Advice to leadership on making a difference to their own employees and healthcare costs (22:03)
- Doing something you love with the people you love (28:18)
- Ingredients of a great team (29:39)
- Eric's edge in life (32:13)
In this episode of The Edge, Tim talks with Andrew Berlin about building a great team by recruiting for character. Andrew keeps busy by being the Chairman and Owner of South Bend Cubs, partner and shareholder of the Chicago Cubs, and the Managing Director of Shield AI. Today, he highlights the importance of character and integrity. Andrew shares with us some of the great teams he's been on, and what about that team made it so great. Hint: hiring for a person's character can be more important than what you see on a person's resume. Listen now!
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn or via his website.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the needs of your customers (7:41)
- Bias for character (11:19)
- Recruiting for character and traits (13:31)
- Sustaining a great team when leadership changes (15:46)
- Andrew's edge in life (17:28)
Chris Fredericks, of Empowered Ventures and TVF, joins Tim to discuss what it's like leading an employee-owned company. He shares what it means to be an ESOP, how he strives to foster strong employee-owned cultures, and what it takes to build a strong leadership team.
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn. Learn more Empowered Ventures and TVF.
Key Takeaways:
- What it means to be an ESOP (2:12)
- The right fit for an ESOP (10:15)
- Investment and hard work to build a great team (14:49)
- Building a strong leadership team (15:32)
- Chris' edge in life (17:05)
Tune in to hear Cindy Salas Murphy, CEO of WithHealth, discuss why you need to surround yourself with the right people and how culture drives an organization. She and Tim also discuss the importance of embracing transparency, curiosity, and positivity.
Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn. Learn more about WithHealth.
Key Takeaways:
- Responding to the pandemic by bringing our capabilities together (5:16)
- What makes precision telehealth different (7:17)
- Surround yourself with people that complement you, not compliment you (9:20)
- Culture drives your organization (14:28)
- Embrace transparency and curiostiy (15:56)
- Cindy's edge in life (25:10)
Dr. Deborah Curtis, President of Indiana State University, joins Tim to discuss her leadership experiences, the secret sauce to a strong & cohesive team, and the role gratitude plays in her life. You'll also hear stories of how leadership, diversity, and empowerment are making an impact at Indiana State.
Key Takeaways:
- Seeing the broader horizon (4:11)
- A diverse and cohesive leadership team (6:57)
- The "secret sauce" to a great team (8:09)
- Becoming more a part of the community (9:44)
- The role of Chief of Staff at the University (11:54)
- Advice to employers on how to better support women and minorities (18:20)
- Dr. Curtis' edge in life (23:02)
Scott Lewis, President and CEO at YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, joins Tim for this episode. Growing up in the Y family since age 6, Scott shares his unique perspective on the YMCA, nonprofits, and his leadership roles. He also talks to us about building a great team and the importance of open communication. Listen now!
Connect with Scott on LinkedIn. Learn more about the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
Key Takeaways:
- The YMCA as a social enterprise (3:22)
- Focus on the front line (7:49)
- Build a team who sees things differently but can work together (8:52)
- Handling misalignment on a team (11:30)
- Misconceptions about nonprofit organizations (15:22)
- Balancing time between work and family (17:22)
- Scott's edge in life (19:50)
Bill Manns, President & CEO of Bronson Healthcare Group, joins Tim to discuss how he strives to empower his team. They dig into the importance of building a strong & cohesive leadership team, because as Bill shares, "dysfunction at the highest level of the organization creates dysfunction throughout the remainder of the organization."
Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. Learn more about Bronson Healthcare Group.
Key Takeaways:
- Empowering the team (1:09)
- Driving waste out of your processes (5:58)
- Sense of teamwork throughout the organization (9:10)
- Empathy and camaraderie throguh the pandemic (10:55)
- We've all got to be in this together (11:55)
- The importance of trust (14:49)
John Wortman, Co-Founder & CEO of Valeo Financial Advisors makes his podcasting debut. John and Tim discuss growing a team, the evolution of a leader, and the importance of communication and being on the same page.
Connect with John on LinkedIn. Learn more about Valeo Financial Advisors.
Key Takeaways:
- Growing the team and taking off hats (7:36)
- Evolving as a leader (9:06)
- A team that continuously works to get better (10:55)
- Communicate and keep the end goal in mind (13:25)
- John's edge in life (19:24)
In this episode, Tim talks with Tony Hutti about the power of peer groups. Tony is the CEO of Renaissance Executive Forums has almost 50 years of leadership and management experience. He shares how being vulnerable is crucial to being a good leader and why we should have the mindset of taking everything as a learning experience.
Connect with Tony on LinkedIn. Learn more about Renaissance Executive Forums.
Key Takeaways:
- Vulnerability is a key ingredient (3:56)
- What leaders struggle with most (6:23)
- Every decision is a learning experience (7:45)
- The impact of peer groups (10:59)
- Put your oxygen mask on first (14:24)
- Tony's edge (19:21)
Tiffany Sauder, CEO of Element Three, joins Tim to discuss her leadership journey. She shares how she's had to make the shift from ambition to leadership, her role in training decision-making, the importance of leading through the lens of your values, and more.
Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn. Learn more about Element Three.
Key Takeaways:
- Leading through the lens of your values (3:43)
- Train decision making (6:48)
- Moving from abition to leadership (8:00)
- Speaking our full truth (10:40)
- Results are personal, feedback is not (12:55)
- Transparency and vulnerability (22:35)
In this episode, Tim sits down with Eric Doden to discuss his passion for economic development and regionalism. They talk about the importance of alignment and accountability across team members, as well as how the combination of character, chemistry, and competency make for a powerful team.
Connect with Eric on LinkedIn. Learn more about Domo Development and Pago USA.
Key Takeaways:
- Advocating for regionalism (3:52)
- The power of alignment and accountability (9:06)
- Three components of a great team (12:16)
- Grit: Passion + Perseverance (15:46)
Jacqueline Kronk, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County in Indiana, is this episode's guest. The Club's mission is to inspire and enable all young people to become the best version of themselves and she talks about how she can do just that, by investing in their kids and staff. Listen now and hear how Jacqueline inspires others, works hard, is a mother of four, and may be a tad competitive.
Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County.
Key Takeaways:
- It could either set us back or we could lean into it (2:04)
- Bringing in talent to further the mission (3:49)
- High trust, high reward (4:42)
- Dreaming big and the GSD variable (5:50)
- Speaking things into existence (7:55)
- Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn (12:26)
- There was no ego whatsoever (16:05)
Amish Shah, CEO of Kem Krest, joins Tim for this episode. Amish discusses how he builds his team for the future and the importance of a resilient leader. He digs into his role of creating and cascading the vision, as well as empowering his team. Tune in and hear Amish and Tim talk about diversity, Kem Krest's moonshot, and more.
Connect with Amish on LinkedIn. Learn more about Kem Krest.
Key Takeaways:
- Disrupt your business before you're forced to (4:35)
- You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable (6:03)
- Empower your teams (7:35)
- Create and cascade the vision (9:04)
- It takes a village (12:22)
- We're building astronauts (16:11)
- Diversity of thought (17:44)
- Amish's edge (22:53)
Chad Hartzell, Executive Director of Talent & Organizational Development at Beacon Health System, joins Tim to share his HR insights. In this episode, Chad discusses the diversity, equity, and inclusion journey his organization has been on. He also encourages leaders to challenge the traditional spectrum of HR. Listen to Chad share what gives him his edge in life, the importance of trust and feedback on a team, and more.
Connect with Chad on LinkedIn. Learn more about Beacon Health System.
Key Takeaways:
- Trust and feedback (3:13)
- Connect and integrate collectively (5:56)
- Not a fan of drama (6:33)
- Challenge the traditional spectrum of HR (11:06)
- Be resourceful with people (12:14)
- What is the desired outcome? (16:23)
- Focus on inclusion (23:14)
- Chad's edge (26:49)
Jimmy Rayford, CEO of Dealers Wholesale, joins Tim for this episode. They discuss the structure and impact EOS provides for their organizations, as well as the beauty of its simplicity and tools. They also dig into what it means to build a balanced team. Tune in and hear Jimmy's professional and personal insights, his edge in life, and more.
Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn. Learn more about Dealers Wholesale.
Key Takeaways:
- EOS provided the structure (4:34)
- The beauty is in the simplicity (6:07)
- Making sure you have a balanced team (13:45)
- Jimmy's edge (17:48)
Jim Canfield, President of CEO Tools by Aprio, joins Tim in this episode to talk about what it takes to be a great leader! Jim discusses the CEO's role in communicating, executing, and optimizing. He talks about dynamics of an amazing team and what the real orientation of a team truly is. That is only the tip of the iceberg, tune in now to hear all of Jim's insights!
Connect with Jim on LinkedIn. Learn more about CEO Tools by Aprio.
Key Takeaways:
- Communicate, execute, and optimize (2:59)
- Different stages of growth require a different type of leader (5:27)
- Dynamics of an amazing team (6:53)
- The real orientation of a team (10:03)
- Go back to the basics and deliver on those in a really robust way (10:55)
- Trust and communication rise and fall together (12:35)
- Three parts of leadership (15:24)
- Every leader who wants to bebetter can benefit from outside feedback (18:44)
- Celebrating successes (22:06)
Larry Linne is the CEO of InCite Performance Group and this episode's guest. Larry discusses how leadership is really about getting the best performance out of other people. He also digs into the value of learning and the transformation of knowledge to power. Tune in now and hear Larry and Tim discuss the importance of listening & understanding people, abundance mindset, the power of women, and more.
Connect with Larry on LinkedIn. Learn more about InCite Performance Group.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding what leadership really is (2:03)
- My product is my talent (3:31)
- I'm always doing what I love to do (5:26)
- The importance of understanding people and relating to them (6:33)
- When knowledge becomes power (12:27)
- Abundance mindset and driving towards success (19:17)
- The power of a woman (26:30)
Tracy Hutton is CEO at CENTURY 21 Scheetz and this episode's guest. She didn't get there by chance, but by sticking with a career choice at a young age and working her way to the top. A shared love of sports brings Tim and Tracy into a conversation about teamwork and how leadership isn't a one-person game. Also, Tracy gives insight into how having that edge and being successful has its fair share of sacrifices.
Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn. Learn more about CENTURY 21 Scheetz.
Key Takeaways:
- Opportunity comes with time (2:16)
- You are not creating unless you are a little uncomfortable (6:29)
- Sometimes a leader needs to learn to pass the ball to their team (8:10)
- Different personalities are going to shape your team. Allow those differences to define it as well. (10:19)
- A growing career is going to demind that we make sacrifices. Leading on the edge is a labor of love. (13:29)
- Tracy's edge (15:04)
Being part of a winning team is a privilege. We all understand the frustrations of working with a team that doesn't feel the same passion for a project that we do. But, once you get a team sharing a singular vision and rowing in the same direction, the clarity is remarkable. Todd Smart believes that by using the simplification and prioritization techniques, that EOS provides, creating that winning team is easily within reach.
Connect with Todd on LinkedIn.
Key Takeaways
- Get it done through simplification and prioritization (00:51)
- Success is going to come with a fair share of failures (4:39)
- Being part of a winning team can be a privilege and if you get to be party of one you need to defend it (7:56)
- There are a lot of ways for a team to fall apart (11:02)
- Decisive people moves are critical to accomplishing your goals (16:19)
- Getting processes radically simple and followed by all is surprisingly difficult (23:37)
Ryan Hasbrook and his team built a company from scratch out of a basement in Broad Ripple Village. This district of Indianapolis is infused with culture and family. These are two values the team at Eight Eleven Group wanted to insure would define them through the years. Ryan talks with Tim about creating luck and how to keep a culture.
Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn. Learn more about Eight Eleven Group.
Key Takeaways:
- You put yourself in a position to get lucky (2:18)
- Gaining momentum from micro-cultures (3:59)
- Promoting from within (12:04)
- A company's core values should be reflected in their employeees (13:48)
- I got it from my mother (18:56)
Matt Wojewuczki is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel and never stopped taking risks throughout his career. At age 45 he decided to go all-in on Microtech Welding Corporation. With a strong team and a family that was willing to make sacrifices, Matt found himself at the helm of something new that he was sure would ultimately pay off in the end.
Connect with Matt on LinkedIn. Learn more about Microtech Welding.
Key Takeaways:
- Trial by fire (8:42)
- What makes for a special team? (14:09)
- The dynamics of the player-coach role (16:09)
- Not the smartest guy in the room (19:18)
Success can be seen through several different lenses. The Edge wants you to see it as an epic. Sit down with different industry leaders to hear the story of leading on the brink of something life-changing. In each episode, CEO Tim Leman and his guests share stories of entrepreneurship and the risks of leading on The Edge.