Howard Ungerleider, former CFO and President of Dow, joins Elizabeth Freedman on this week’s episode to explore the unwritten playbook of the C-suite. With decades of experience inside one of the world’s largest companies, Howard shares the mindset shifts, leadership habits, and executive presence required to succeed in the C-suite. They unpack the challenges new executives face, why enterprise thinking is non-negotiable and how skills like influence, humility, and listening are often more va...

How do you know when your successor is ready to take over?Katie Ittenbach, President & CEO of  SMARI Research, and SMARI founder Jim Ittenbach join Scott Eckart to talk about how their family business successfully transitioned from one generation to the next. For over a decade, Katie climbed the corporate ladder and showed her value to the company, until Jim knew she was ready to lead.Katie and Jim share pivotal moments from their story, such as Katie’s shift from biochem to business

Just two years ago, AI was a shiny new object in L&D, with most professionals dabbling in small pilots and content creation experiments. The latest findings reveal an inflection point: the majority of L&D teams are now actively using AI, not merely testing it.This week, on the podcast are Donald H. Taylor and Eglė Vinauskaitė, the minds behind a groundbreaking new report, "AI & Learning 2025: Race for Impact." We’re exploring the rapid changes AI is bringing to Learning and Development

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person working in a high-pressure environment like pharma, tech, or consulting? In this episode, Sara speaks with Anna Moretti (ex-pharma leader and coach for HSPs) about highly sensitive leadership, nervous system regulation, empathy at work, boundaries, and resilience without burnout.Who this is forManagers, senior professionals, and emerging leaders who identify as highly sensitive (HSP) or think they might be, and want practical ways to lead teams, protect energy, and

Here are three provocative questions that emerge from this Change Signal conversation with Kirstin Ferguson:Why does character matter more than competence when it comes to inspiring transformation? Do everyday leadership moments shape culture more than big, staged gestures? What happens when leaders ask better questions instead of always giving answers? Kirstin Ferguson, leadership thinker, board director, and author of Blindspotting: How to See What Others Miss, knows the

In our latest TZE episode, Jim Shaw sits down with David Quintilo, Founder of Leverage Supply Chain Group, for a conversation about what it really takes to lead in supply chain. With 36 years of experience shaping logistics for some of the world's largest brands, David brings a hard-won perspective on building trust across massive networks, fostering innovation in an industry built on predictability, and making decisions when there's no clear right answer. His philosophy? Don't just keep score,

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jan Yuhas and Jillian Yuhas about navigating team conflict and balancing resolution and productivity in the modern workplace.Jan Yuhas, M.A., MFT, and Jillian Yuhas, M.A., MFT, are Conflict and Communication Strategists and International Best-Selling Authors of Boundary Badass. They specialize in helping business leaders and teams master communication that transforms conflict into growth opportunities, cultivates psychological safety,

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jan Yuhas and Jillian Yuhas about navigating team conflict and balancing resolution and productivity in the modern workplace.Jan Yuhas, M.A., MFT, and Jillian Yuhas, M.A., MFT, are Conflict and Communication Strategists and International Best-Selling Authors of Boundary Badass. They specialize in helping business leaders and teams master communication that transforms conflict into growth opportunities, cultivates psychological safety,

"Text now! I'll Respond" What if the most “connected” era is quietly starving our need for belonging? Jay takes a hard, honest look at how screens reshape attention, how comments replaced conversations, and why hearts can feel empty even when feeds look full. This isn’t tech-bashing; it’s a practical, human blueprint for getting your presence back. We unpack sobering screen-time habits, the anxiety that flares when devices are out of reach, and the subtle ways “busy” becomes a shield that k...

Remarkable Regional Business – Episode 37 (Part Two) Guest: Bianca Tarrant, Co-Founder Business Name: Our Cow Website: https://www.ourcow.com.au LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bianca-tarrant-a73b2519b/ Topics Covered: / Building Knowledge and a C-Suite Team from the Ground Up Bianca shares how Our Cow grew by surrounding themselves with skilled mentors, industry experts, and a hand-picked leadership team—despite her and Dave's lack of formal business backgrounds. Their approach: hire people better

In this latest installment of AI Corner, Kelli, Nolan and Metaview CEO Siadhal Magos discuss the “Trough of Disillusionment” in enterprise AI adoption, exploring the gap between inflated expectations and practical implementation realities in recruiting workflows. Watch as Siadhal demonstrates Metaview’s AI sourcing, showcasing its intuitive, agent-based approach that moves beyond traditional Boolean methods.Support our Sponsor:Metaview is the AI platform built for recruiting. Check it out:

Remarkable Regional Business – Episode 37 (Part Two) Guest: Bianca Tarrant, Co-Founder Business Name: Our Cow Website: https://www.ourcow.com.au LinkedIn: https:// linkedin.com/in/bianca-tarrant-a73b2519b/ Topics Covered: / Building Knowledge and a C-Suite Team from the Ground Up Bianca shares how Our Cow grew by surrounding themselves with skilled mentors, industry experts, and a hand-picked leadership team – despite her and Dave's lack of formal business backgrounds. Their approach: hire

It took him seven interviews to land a trainee job.He started on £1,500 basic and £35 a deal commission per property, armed with nothing more than a script and a bit of attitude.He worked 8am to 8pm, seven days a week and loved every second of it.Fast forward a few decades and he’s now CEO of The Property Franchise Group, overseeing more than 2,000 offices and a £400 million market cap.This is the story of Gareth Samples —the man who failed school, failed college, and decided that failure wasn’t for

Every team moves through distinct stages of growth - but how can coaches skillfully guide them through each one? In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard explore a refreshingly simple yet powerful model of team development, inspired by Gestalt theory and the work of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. Moving beyond the familiar Tuckman framework, they introduce a three-phase approach: beginnings (orientation and inclusion), middles (differentiation and constructive conflict),...

In this episode of "All Things Conflict," Maria Arpa welcomes Conroy Harris, a shadow work therapist and former CEO of a mentoring organization called Band of Brothers. Their conversation delves into the concept of shadow work, which involves exploring the hidden aspects of our psyche, particularly emotions like anger and grief, to achieve a sense of wholeness. Conroy shares insights on how societal norms often suppress these emotions, leading to destructive behaviors and disconnection. They also

"None of us will build great companies. We will lead incredible people who will build great companies. It's a choice. It's a conscious choice." ~Ron LovettWe’re republishing one of our Culture Classics featuring Ron Lovett, Canadian entrepreneur, author of Outrageous Empowerment and Scaling Culture, and CEO of VIDA Living. Ron built and sold a 3500-person security company before launching VIDA to transform affordable housing across North America. In this episode, he shares how

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates “Before Psychology” — the secret source that exponentially increases peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.🧭 Episode Summary In this open and thought-provoking episode, Piers welcomes Adam Shuty to discuss his diverse journey from martial arts, to standup comedy, and his current enterprise, Everest Longevity. Having explored decades of personal development, performance

Lily Pender, co-founder of The Whole Story, explains how her theatre background has led to her helping leaders and organisations communicate more effectively through storytelling. She describes how storytelling techniques improve presentations, in-the-moment communication and strategy alignment by helping leaders deeply understand their audience, clarify their own relationship with a message, and make communication tangible, human and real. Her approach is practical and rooted in spoken word,...

In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from the Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association.This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. Notes and Resources from this Episode: Membership Information for the Oregon

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Inclusive AF Podcast with hosts Jackye Clayton and Katee Van Horn! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome inclusion strategist and author Ruchika T. Malhotra, who dives deep into her groundbreaking books, including "Inclusion on Purpose" and her latest work, "Uncompete."Ruchika shares powerful insights into why competition isn’t always the answer—challenging the status quo and inspiring us to rethink how we work, lead, and collaborate. From