Tim Stating the Obvious

35:42

How to Scale a Business Without Burning Out

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/10/02

Every CEO thinks they're "the one." Ryan Dewey Smith built a network of 40 nonprofit CEOs who agreed to become "one of." Published for NDEAM 2026: Celebrating Value and Talent.In this episode, Ryan Dewey Smith, Founding Executive Chairman and CEO of Inperium, joins Tim Staton for a conversation on the hardest leadership transition most senior executives never make. Ryan built Inperium into a nearly $1 billion national network of 40 affiliated nonprofits, employing 8,000 people who serve 30,000

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32:51

Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Find Your Next Move

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/09/25

Feeling stuck in your career, even though you're doing everything right? Former Fortune 100 vice president Jennifer Doty joins Tim Staton to discuss career change, work-life balance, and building an identity beyond your job title.After losing her corporate role, Jennifer had to rethink what she wanted from work and life. She shares lessons about people-pleasing, asking for what you want, and writing down your non-negotiables before deciding on your next move. For professionals in their 20s and 30s,

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31:11

"They Wanted to Fire Him. His Boss Said No

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/09/16

None of it matters if you get the people part wrong." That's the blunt truth Scott Long has built a 26-year automotive career on — and it's the whole idea behind his book, It's All People. Scott went from a small-town Iowa service department in 1999 to overseeing 9 dealerships, then rebuilt his career again in Florida as General Manager at Honda of Port Richey.In this episode, he breaks down why relationships — not technology, process, or capital — are the only thing that actually scales a

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41:28

How to Earn Your Team's Respect (Before You Say a Word)

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/09/14

In, How to Earn Your Team's Respect (Before You Say a Word), Tim Staton sits down with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski to talk about what it takes to be a truly human leader in a world obsessed with speed and “survival” mode.We break down why most leadership advice is outdated, how to stop playing the victim, and why your ability to listen is your greatest professional asset. Stop being a cog in a machine and start taking control of your personal odyssey. New leaders don't lose their team's respect in one

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35:42

Leadership Playbook: Lead Like a SpaceX Pro |...

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/09/09

Lead Like a SpaceX Pro: The Essential Manager Playbook is a practical conversation on leadership development, technical management, and the foundational behaviors that help new and experienced managers build high-performing teams.In this episode, Tim Staton speaks with Matt Gjertsen about why effective leadership development requires more than slide decks, lectures, and conventional corporate training. Drawing lessons from military leadership, technical environments, and real-world management

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29:09

Labor Day Message: Nobody Owes You Success

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/09/07

What does Labor Day mean beyond a long weekend? In this Labor Day episode, Tim explores the dignity of work, work ethic, personal responsibility, discipline, and why an entitled mindset can keep people from moving forward.Labor Day Message: Nobody Owes You Success Labor Day honors the contributions of American workers and the value of the work that builds families, businesses, communities, and the country. But honoring work does not mean glorifying burnout, accepting poor leadership, or tolerating

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33:50

Why Your Best Team Only Gets Noticed When Everything...

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/09/02

Why your best team only gets noticed when everything breaks — that's the maintenance leadership trap Frank Hess and Tim Staton dig into in this episode. Together, they break down why most organizations only pay attention to maintenance teams when something fails — and why that reactive culture is a leadership failure, not a technical one.You'll discover: Why "access to data doesn't mean you have the knowledge" Why maintenance is a long-term leadership initiative, not a two-year budget game Why

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35:37

Why Labels Are Ruining Your Company with Ryan Vet

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/08/28

Why Labels Are Ruining Your Company with Ryan Vet In this episode, Tim Staton sits down with Ryan Vet—generational futurist, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and USA TODAY bestselling author—to examine why generational labels may be quietly damaging your culture, communication, and leadership effectiveness. Rather than treating Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X, or Baby Boomers as monolithic groups, Ryan Vet argues that leaders should focus on the individual human beings in front of them, the life stage they

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37:14

From Bunker Hill To The Boardroom with Andy Moye

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/08/26

From Bunker Hill To The Boardroom with Andy Moye explores the kind of Leadership that still works when AI, disruption, and relentless pressure are reshaping the workplace. Host Tim Staton sits down with Andy Moye—author of From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom, former U.S. Naval Flight Officer, biotech executive, and founder/CEO in the cell and gene therapy space—to discuss Purpose Driven Leadership, Servant Leadership, adaptive intelligence, and the Business Mindset required to build organizations

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38:31

Stop Chasing Outcomes with Erin Treacy

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/08/21

Stop Chasing Outcomes with Erin Treacy. Most leaders are obsessed with outcomes, KPIs, and hitting the next target, but that focus can quietly create problems inside the team. In Stop Chasing Outcomes with Erin Treacy, Tim Staton sits down with leadership coach and small business expert Erin Treacy to explore why better results often begin with better systems, stronger communication, and a healthier team culture.Raised in a small family owned business in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia,

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39:26

Who Leads when AI Thinks with Adrian Wolfberg

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/08/12

Think AI is going to replace your leadership skills? Think again. Adrian Wolfberg explains why your ability to think, read, and frame problems is more vital than ever. Tim Staton breaks down the reality of leading through technological change without losing your human edge.We cover: How to talk to senior leaders about complex issues. The real impact of smartphone and AI over-dependence on your brain. Why “buying more AI” is often a trap. Practical advice for sharpening your critical thinking

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30:40

Profit Seeks Purpose with Harland Merriam

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/08/07

Profit Seeks Purpose with Harland Merriam In this episode of the podcast, Tim Staton sits down with Harland Merriam—pastor, entrepreneur, Army chaplain, real estate investor, and author of Profit Seeks Purpose—to explore what it really means to pursue success without losing sight of purpose. Harland shares how decades in ministry, the military, and business shaped his belief that faith and work are deeply connected. The conversation unpacks what is profit seeking, the profit seeking paradox, and why

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38:33

Why Best Hires Become Problems

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/07/31

discover the key characteristics of high performing teams and what makes high performing teams succeed. Chris Hallberg, a U.S. Army veteran and leadership development expert, explains how military leadeship, team management, and the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) drive stronger business execution.Learn practical approaches to organizational culture, hiring strategies, talent curation, personnel management, and employee retention. This episode covers performance metrics, accountability

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31:04

How to Dominate Your First 90 Days as a New Leader

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/07/24

Mastering the First 90 Days for New ExecutivesMastering the First 90 Days as a new CEO or executive? In this episode of the Health Search Partners podcast, Neil Marshall and Kurt Mosley break down proven strategies from the first 90 days book and real-world leadership experience. Whether you're searching for the best books on the first 90 days as a CEO, how to build a 90-day plan for new CEOs at tech startups, or a practical first 90 days summary for a first 90 days new job, this conversation

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22:57

The Reality of AI Displacement

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/07/17

In "The Reality of AI Displacement", host Tim Staton challenges the common fear of AI replacing humans. Instead, he reveals how artificial intelligence is displacing routine tasks and behaviors — not eliminating people — while reshaping work dynamics, organizational behavior, AI adoption, business processes, digital transformation, corporate culture, and leadership strategies. This episode explores what is work dynamics, AI implementation, operational efficiency, unwritten contracts, employee

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31:42

AI Uncovers Secret Workplace Behaviors

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/07/15

AI Uncovers Secret Workplace Behaviors How can AI tools improve remote workplace culture? How do AI-driven communication tools affect workplace culture? Where can I find AI solutions to monitor and improve team collaboration? Discover how reshaping organizational management and workplace culture with AI is transforming the modern workplace in this insightful episode of An Inbox Between Us by David Dean. In "Will AI find secret behaviors at work?" — How AI Unveils the Hidden Operating System of Work

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32:29

Embracing Modern Leadership with Scott Abbott

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/07/03

Are Gen Z reshaping the future of work? In this powerful episode, leadership expert and entrepreneur Scott Abbott joins Tim Staton to discuss Gen Z in the workforce, Gen Z workforce statistics, what percentage of the workforce is Gen Z, and how Gen Z will change the workforce. With Gen Z entering the workforce and concerns around Gen Z tech industry workforce decline, traditional top-down leadership approaches are failing. Discover why top down leadership style no longer works and how modern leaders

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38:57

Rise Up with Deepak Bhootra

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/07/01

In this episode of Rise Up, Tim Staton interviews Deepak Bhootra (also known as Dr Deepak Bhootra), a sales career longevity advisor, ICF-certified coach, and founder of the Rise Up platform. They explore how to manage upwards at work, the real manage upwards meaning, and practical strategies for how to manage upwards effectively to build stronger relationships with leadership and accelerate your career. The conversation delivers clear insights into career progression meaning, career progression

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28:53

AI at Work with Kate Marshall

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/06/26

In this episode of AI at Work, Tim Staton sits down with Kate Marshall, founder of the GRAI Fractional Chief AI Officer and author of AI at Work. They explore practical how to use AI at work, effective ways to use AI at work, and answer the common question how can AI help me at work while addressing can I use AI at work responsibly in professional environments. Kate shares expert guidance on AI at work who runs the office — the critical balance between human leadership and intelligent systems. The

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41:54

The AI Ready Human with Paul Slater

Tim Stating the Obvious ·

2026/06/19

In this episode of The AI Ready Human, Tim Staton interviews Paul Slater on the critical need for an AI readiness assessment to stay relevant in today’s rapidly changing world. With over three decades guiding technology transformations at organizations including Microsoft and Fortune 500 companies, Paul shares his insights on building a comprehensive AI readiness assessment framework, AI readiness checklist, and practical AI readiness assessment tool that goes far beyond basic tool training.The

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