About The Master Leadership Podcast

The purpose of the podcast is to take our listeners on a journey to collectively Master Leadership as we embark on conversations with exceptional leaders who are making a difference.

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Meet The Host

 Lily has been in education for over 25 years. She has taught students ages 0-adult and has been a student of leadership for over 20 years.

She served as a CEO of an early intervention agency, a director of a charter school, and a program director for a Pre-school for children with special needs.

She taught and supervised students at Hofstra University, where she completed her Advanced Certification in Educational Leadership.

Lily is an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team Leadership, a premiere, international leadership development organization.  Lily is a certified facilitator for The Color Code Personality Assessment.  She currently partners with organizations to effectively equip leaders to navigate challenges.  Lily prepares future leaders as an adjunct professor at Manhattan College.

She is also the creator of Master Leadership Podcast, which was launched in 2016.

Reach Lily at: Lily@masterleadership360.com

Go Ahead…Get Inspired

ML312: Watchen Nyanue (CEO of I CHOOSE THE LADDER)

Watchen Nyanue is the Founder and CEO of I Choose the Ladder, an employee development and retention agency that helps Fortune 500 execs develop and retain their high-performing Black women talent. She and her team have worked with top companies like Nike, McDonald's,...

ML311: Adam Jason (Leader @ Legacy Group)

Adam Jason is a partner at the alternative investment firm, Legacy Group, and a board member at the Green Coffee Company, Colombia's largest coffee producer. He is an attorney specialized in corporate finance, governance, securities regulation and international...

ML310: Kerry Stover (Leader at Pariveda Solutions)

Kerry Stover is a leader at Pariveda Solutions, a leading management consulting firm that specializes in developing extraordinary talent that helps hundreds of businesses, from small startup ventures to Fortune 500 companies, solve complex technology and business...

ML307: Angel G. Henry (Author & Leader)

Angel G. Henry, The Inclusive Manager Strategist and "Ceiling Breaker!" Is also the author of Award-winning book Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies Need to Breakthrough.  As a 20-year veteran of Corporate America, she has amassed quite a few lessons learned....

ML306: Peter Anderton (CEO & Leadership Transformer)

Peter Anderton is most well known for his TED talk, "Great Leadership Comes Down to Only Two Rules", that has been viewed 1.5M+ times and is now being used in MBA programs globally. He is also the Founder of Internal Alignment, where he helps leaders build processes...

ML305: Yasir Ali (Founder & CEO of Polymer)

Yasir Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Polymer, a no-code platform that prevents sensitive data leaks across SaaS apps such as Google Drive, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom without slowing down an organization's operations. With Polymer, organizations can redact...

ML302: David Latten (Leader at Logitech)

David Latten is the Head of Global Indirect Procurement and Supplier Diversity & Equality at Logitech. Lean in as he discusses what he's passionate about, his niche: As of today, despite all our best supplier diversity efforts, only 6.1% of the total US corporate...

ML297: Sean Fahey (CEO of VidCruiter)

Sean Fahey is the Founder and CEO of VidCruiter, one of the fastest-growing remote recruitment platforms in the world, helping companies attract and hire better talent. 75,000+ recruiters use VidCruiter to modernize their hiring. Their clients include organizations...

ML295: Dr. Rick Tirrell (Author & CEO)

For nearly 30 years Rick Tirrell, Ph.D., has helped leaders and mentors build their skills in publicly traded companies, nonprofits, and government organizations. His mastery of the art and science of leadership gives the aspiring leader an actionable toolbox for...

ML294: Morgan Taylor (Co-Founder of Jolly SEO)

Morgan Taylor is the Co-Founder of Jolly SEO, a HARO (Help a Reporter Out) link-building service that helps businesses increase brand awareness, find their audience, and build their executives' authority online. They specialize in getting high DR backlinks (60+) from...

ML293: Caren Kenney (CEO of Evolve Leadership)

Leaders today have more resources, training, and support than they have ever had in history, yet leadership failures, dismissals and resignations are at an all-time high. Likewise, employees are receiving more benefits, resources, and flexibility than they’ve ever had...

ML292: Stephen Goldberg (CEO of Harper DB)

Stephen Goldberg is the Co-founder and CEO of Harper DB, a fast distributed database platform for developers looking to quickly build apps and save companies millions. They have 100K+ users and have raised $7.2M. Founded in 2017, they've also been able to scale...

ML291: Sara Sabin (Leadership Coach)

 Sara Sabin calls herself a Career Chameleon. After nearly 10 years in the corporate world, she left for good in 2016.  After leaving, she became the founder of two start-ups (one successful, one not), where she learned about the importance of great leadership the...

ML289: Amelia Wilcox (Founder & CEO of Nivati)

Amelia Wilcox is the Founder and CEO of Nivati, a platform designed to make access to mental health solutions easier for employees. They have been recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US twice and have raised $5.7M to date....

ML288: Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. (Leader & Author)

Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. is an African American author and writer of Cameroonian descent. His father, Emmanuel Kulu, Sr., was a Career Engineer and his mother, Betty Kulu, was a Career MD History Educator. As a Career Social Worked, Kulu also had a deep passion for history...

ML287: Karl Hughes (Founder of Draft.dev)

Karl Hughes is the Founder of Draft.dev – where they create technical marketing content for companies.  Within 2 years, they’ve hit: $250k MRR 15 full-time, 200 contract writers 90+ clients. They run their company in a rather unique way. They don’t use Slack or other...

ML285: Andrew Heaton (Podcast Host & Author)

Andrew Heaton is a comedian, author, and political satirist. He’s the host of “The Political Orphanage” comedy and news podcast, and scifi deep dive podcast “Alienating the Audience.” He’s a frequent Reason TV contributor and hosted the popular webseries “Mostly...

ML284: Mike Bosworth (Co-Founder of WeConcile)

Mike Bosworth is well known throughout the business sales world as a thought leader, speaker, sales philosopher, entrepreneur, and the author of best-selling sales books Solution Selling (McGraw-Hill, 1993), co-author of CustomerCentric Selling (McGraw-Hill, 2003)....

ML283: Fred Joyal (Co-Founder of 1-800-DENTIST)

Fred Joyal made the leap from being an advertising copywriter to starting 1-800-DENTIST with a good friend of his. Together they built a company that grew to $50 million annually. The endless challenges they faced in expanding the business led to the simple...

ML282: Holly Daniels Christensen (CEO of Dune Jewelry)

Can you go from crafting at your kitchen table to a multi-million-dollar business? As CEO, Holly Daniels Christensen has proved – yes! Using grit and the actual sand beneath her toes, that’s exactly what this entrepreneur has done. The founder of Dune Jewelry left...

ML281: Dr. Jenny Christner (Leader & Innovator)

Dr. Jenny Christner has been a medical education leader and innovator for 20+ years. She has published widely, won several awards and serves on many national medical education committees. Most recently, Dr. Christner founded a consulting company, Christner Strategies,...

ML280: LeiLani Quiray (CEO of Be The Change HR)

LeiLani Quiray is the Founder and CEO of be the change HR, a social enterprise that helps companies hire the right talent and create and support happy, healthy workforces.  LeiLani lives by Mahatma Gandhi’s words “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. That’s...

ML279: Kvon Tucker (CEO of Consciously)

Until early 2022, Kvon Tucker was the Global Head of Manager and Leadership Development at Google. Part of his job at Google involved coaching top executives to be better leaders as they help grow the company. Before Google, Kvon worked at Amazon and Netflix, where he...

ML278: Dr. Christopher Avery (Author & Leader)

Dr. Christopher Avery is the Founder and CEO of The Responsibility Company, one of the go-to organizations for executive leadership development and change management training. They have been in business for over 30 years. What makes them different is they teach their...

ML277: Dr. Raj Anand (Author & Leader)

Dr. Raj Anand is a retired cardiology specialist with over 60+ years’ experience in the medical field. Yes, you heard that right, he is 87 years old. Raj is also a healthcare author, focused on equipping readers to make the right decisions regarding their health. His...

ML275: Jason Greer (Author & Leader)

Jason Greer is the author of Bias, Racism, & the Brain and the founder of Greer Consulting, the #1 firm that does diversity training for startups, Fortune 500 companies as well as government agencies. The truth is that most diversity-training programs fail.  On...

ML274: John Lefebvre (Author & Leader)

In the early 2000s, John Lefebvre co-founded Neteller, an online payment company that was listed on the London Stock Exchange, with a market capitalization of over $2 billion. Neteller ran into legal troubles in 2007 and John lost close to $500 million earned from the...

ML273: Anthony Hughes (CEO of Tech Elevator)

Anthony Hughes is the co-founder and CEO of Tech Elevator, a 14 to 30-weeks coding bootcamp that teaches students in-demand tech skills that can lead to meaningful careers in the tech industry. Over 2,300 students have graduated from Tech Elevator, with 90% of whom...

ML272: Neil Bedwell (Leader/Marketing)

70% of people are unhappy at work and misery at work is expensive. Actively disengaged employees cost U.S. businesses $605B each year in lost productivity, retention and recruitment. Neil Bedwell is the co-founder of LOCAL, where they help companies achieve lasting...

ML271: Jodi Krangle (Voice Actor & Leader)

Jodi Krangle's voiceover journey began with singing —since around the time she started talking. Music has always been a way her family connects. When she was little, her dad would pull out his trusty guitar and her mom would sing to her sister and her at bedtime. Fast...

ML270: Michael Roub (Leader)

Michael Roub is a healthcare veteran and the founder of Inflection 360, where they specialize in helping their clients successfully outcompete in their markets, grow, and exit at significant valuations. Before starting Inflection 360, Michael had senior business...

ML269: Edward Tyson (Leader & Author)

“Every step on the journey from expert to executive leads away from your craft. This sentiment is easier to grasp than embrace; and neither grasping nor embracing it is a requirement for reaching the rank, responsibilities, or rewards of an executive.” – wow, a...

ML268: William A. Adams (Leader)

William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. After rolling out critical XML code globally in many of Microsoft's core products, he was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO of Azure, Kevin Scott.   William...

ML267: Lia Garvin (Leader & Author)

With a decade of experience working in team operations in the corporate world, working in some of the most influential companies across tech and finance including Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America – Lia Garvin has seen what it takes to create high...

ML266: Cesar Quintero (Leader)

Cesar Quintero’s purpose is to empower leaders to build a business by design so that they live a life by design. His core values are to Share Vulnerably, Spark Action, Spot individuality, and Spread Passion.  At age 24, in 2004, Quintero moved to Miami given the...

ML265: Tim Cosby (CEO of Real Retention)

Tim Cosby is the President/CEO of Real Retention, a training and consulting firm that works with leaders to help them retain their best talent and improve organizational culture. Tim’s proven system, the Conversational Management™ framework, helps transform...

ML264: Anthony Milewski (Chairman of Nickel 28)

Anthony Milewski is an investing veteran and Chairman of Nickel 28 – a battery metals focused investment company with a focus on metal streaming and royalty agreements.. They trade under ‘TSXv: $NKL’ and market cap is around $100M. Anthony has been active in the...

ML263: Casey Woo (CFO at Landing)

Casey Woo is the Co-Founder of Operators Guild, an invitation-only group that is built by operators, for operators and has no affiliation to any investor group, vendor or sponsor. Consisting of over 600 members, Operators Guild is an organization that brings together...

ML262: Jim Pakulis (CEO of BOOSH)

Jim Pakulis is the Director, CEO, and Chairman of Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc. that provides a healthy, non GMO alternative to comfort foods. Jim has over three decades of experience working with public and private entrepreneurial companies in a variety of emerging...

ML261: Cheryl Lynn Mobley (Founder & CEO reCalibrate)

Cheryl Lynn Mobley had less than zero interest in becoming a hospital president, but when she was asked to serve and step into the role – in she went. For 5 years, she had the honor & pleasure of serving alongside the best team ever, and many people remarked that...

ML259: Alex Membrillo (Founder & CEO)

Alex Membrillo is the founder and CEO of Cardinal Digital Marketing based in Atlanta, GA. Launched in 2009, Cardinal has become a leading digital marketing agency. They have been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Pacesetter List. The company has also been named...

ML257: Jeff Nischwitz (Leader & Author)

Jeff Nischwitz is known as a Snow Globe Shaker (shaking things up) who’s on a mission to help people shift how they lead and thereby shift their leadership impact. He's an international speaker and personal transformation coach known for his unique perspectives,...

ML256: Cassa Grant (Leader & Coach)

Cassa Grant is a leadership coach, who transforms offbeat leaders so they communicate clearly, get more buy-in, and feel great about how they're spending their time. Previously, Cassa was the Lead Materials Manager at the National Science Foundation in which she...

ML255: Laurie Sudbrink (Leader & Author)

Like you, leadership expert and author Laurie Sudbrink has seen effective leadership that makes people want to step up and do more - and she has seen down-right terrible leadership that only inspires people to tell stories of the monstrous boss they have! So what does...

ML254: Ken Sanginario (Leader)

Ken Sanginario is the founder of Corporate Value Metric, where they help people increase their company value by 2X to 3X over a 3 year period, no matter their situation. Ken has 30 years of experience providing executive leadership and strategic advisory services to...

ML253: Jonathan Raymond (Leader & Author)

Jonathan Raymond is the CEO of Refound, a leadership training company that helps organizations unlock high-performance through transparent conversations about growth and accountability. Jonathan spent 20 years building careers in business development and personal...

ML252: Natalie Siston (Leader & Author)

Natalie Siston learned what dirty work boots can teach you about work ethic, how the neighborhood ‘Welcome Wagon’ provides a sense of belonging and why red barns symbolize direction. Everything she learned about leadership and business success came from growing up in...

ML251: Ari Galper (Leader & Author)

Ari Galper is World’s #1 Authority on Trust-Based Selling and is one the most experienced sales growth advisors in the world. He is the creator of Unlock The Game, a revolutionary sales approach that overturns the notion of selling as we know it today. He has also...

ML250: Laura DiBenedetto (Leader & Author)

Laura DiBenedetto is a CEO, the #1 bestselling author of “The Six Habits… Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life”, and a TEDx speaker! She is committed to making the world a better place through internal transformation. More Info: The Six Habits Sponsors:...

ML249: Thane Marcus Ringler (Leader & Author)

Thane Marcus Ringler is a former professional golfer turned speaker, writer, and development coach living in Denver, CO with his wife Evan.   In his current work, Thane's mission is to help others live and work better. He is passionate about speaking to the journey...

ML248: Alexandre Bernier (Kinesiologist & Coach)

We are born to move, yet few people today exercise enough to keep their bodies healthy. A lot of spend most of the day hunched over seated at a desk. The long-term result of this will almost always lead to worse long-term flexibility and mobility. Alexandre Bernier is...

ML247: Jennifer Briggs (Leader)

Jennifer Briggs is the Senior Strategy Consultant at The Beyster Institute – an institute that works to advance the understanding and practice of employee ownership as an effective and responsible business model. Previously, she was VP of Human Resources with New...

ML246: Tom Connally (Leader & Author)

Tom Connally, is an experienced leader, strategist, and change agent with proven performance leading, building, and fixing organizations by creating a culture of performance. In over 30 years of Marine leadership, he led organizations from 50-3500 personnel, with...

ML245: Van Carlson (Founder & CEO of SRA)

Van Carlson is the Founder & CEO at SRA and has over twenty five years of experience within the risk management industry. Van began his career with Farmers Insurance Group as an agent; eventually growing to be among the largest in his home state of Idaho. Van’s...

ML244: Steven Van Belleghem (Leader & Author)

Steven Van Belleghem is an expert in customer centricity in a digital world. He is a highly sought-after speaker and over the last 5 years, he has given more than 1,000 keynotes in 40 countries. His books have sold more than 140,000 copies and his latest book is...

ML243: Ginger Zumaeta (Leader & Author)

3X Emmy Award-winning writer and producer, Ginger Zumaeta, advises companies on positioning and communicating big ideas. She’s the Founder and CEO of Zumaeta Group, a positioning and messaging strategy firm, and author of the forthcoming book Deckonomics: Design...

ML242: Dan Pelino (Leader & Author)

Dan Pelino is the founder of Everyone Matters, Inc. a social impact enterprise dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to citizen-based services, healthcare, and education. He is a regular contributor to the discussion on healthcare, citizen based...

ML241: Setti Coscarella (CEO of TAAT)

Setti Coscarella is the founder and CEO of TAAT, a tobacco-free and nicotine-free cigarette company that is publicly traded ($TAAT). TAAT is playing the role of major disruptor through patented product innovation and friendly familiarization by means of CBD. Setti...

ML240: Keith McCormick (Data Scientist/Leader)

Machine Learning, AI, and analytics applications are expanding rapidly, including in traditional businesses that are not all equally prepared for the change. Keith McCormick has produced machine learning solutions for 25 years. In the past eight years, Keith has...

ML239: Laura Noel (Leader & Coach)

If you’re like most high-performing leaders, you’re tired of being pulled in multiple directions with zero time left for yourself. As a Certified Proctor Gallagher Coach and 27-year military leader, Laura Noel, helps high-performers live empowered, fulfilling lives...

ML238: Katherine Taylor (Leader & Attorney)

Katherine Taylor is the founder of Taylor Legal law practice, where they represent business owners and property owners who want to protect or increase the value of their assets by providing sound legal advice. Their firm has grown rapidly because they’ve transformed...

ML237: Jake Kelfer (Leader & Author)

Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs and freedom seekers helping people create incredibly impactful and profitable businesses. He is the bestselling author of Elevate Beyond, Elevate Your Network, and just...

ML236: Bob Tiede (Leader & Author)

Bob Tiede is passionate about helping leaders shift their paradigm from the pressure of having to have all the right answers to simply having a few of the right questions. He has been on the staff of Cru for 50 years and currently serve on the U.S. Leadership...

ML235: Jennifer Thornton (Leader & Coach)

Jennifer Thornton has developed her expertise in Talent Strategy & Leadership Development over her exciting 20+ year career as an HR Professional. She’s led international teams across Greater China, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S. to expand into new markets,...

ML233: Amy Lynn Durham (Author & Executive Coach)

Amy Lynn Durham is the CEO of "Create Magic At Work" and a U.C. Berkeley Certified Executive Coach. She is certified to coach in the 21 skills associated with Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) using the SQ21 Assessment and an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Practitioner.  Amy...

ML232: Kathy Robinson (Leader & Author)

Kathy Robinson began her career on Wall Street, spending 18 years working for large financial institutions in various internal audit and risk roles. She then spent 15 years at a Fortune 250 human capital management company, leading a global team, mentoring next...

ML232: James Johnson Jr. (Leader & Coach)

Coach Jim Johnson focuses on leading by example and leaving a profit everywhere he goes. I n other words, he wants to make everything he touches better! Learn More: Coach Jim Johnson  Sponsors:  Create Your Own Branded APP with Passion IO: Click Here Leading...

ML231: Dr. Philippe Bouissou (Leader & Author)

Dr. Philippe Bouissou has developed a new methodology to cut the Gordian growth knot and deliver sustained growth. It’s a universal, data-driven and prescriptive approach to accelerate any business, regardless of its size, location or type of products and services it...

ML230: Dr. Jean Latting (President of Leading Consciously)

Dr. Jean Latting, is President of Leading Consciously, LLC, and Professor Emerita at the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW), University of Houston. As a consultant, researcher, and educator, Jean focuses on leadership in multicultural and diverse organizations....

ML229: Amy Guerrero (Leader & Coach)

Substance misuse is up 13% since Covid-19.   Amy Guerrero, recovery coach, conscious sober human, and founder of Thrive In Recovery, supports people in recovery to discover the root cause of what keeps them stuck in coping mechanisms that are no longer working.  Amy’s...

ML228: Chris Prefontaine (Leader & Author)

Chris Prefontaine has 25 year of experience in real estate. As a leader, he has coached more than 30,000 people throughout the United States and Canada during the last 17-years. Chris is passionate about continuing education and helping others grow their real estate...

ML227: Jake Thompson (Leader & Author)

All individuals, regardless of talent, career position, or aptitude, have the opportunity to positively lead and influence others. That has been the core belief in Jake Thompson’s work, and one of the founding reasons he started the brand, Compete Every Day. In...

MLTC225: Leslie Zane (Leader & Brand Consultant)

Leslie Zane’s endless intellectual curiosity fueled her search for the elusive key to changing customer behavior. So she founded Triggers® --the first woman-owned brand consultancy-- with the express mission of increasing top-line revenue for her clients consistently....

MLTC224: Zoë Routh (Leader & Author)

Zoë Routh is a leadership expert specializing in the people stuff. She shows leaders and teams struggling with office politics and silos how to work better together.  She is the author of several books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact, Moments...

MLTC222: Dr. César Cruz (Leader / Disruptor)

Summary  From marching 76 straight miles to hunger striking for 16 and 26 days, Dr. Cesar Cruz has dedicated his life to fighting injustice. His relentless drive and passion have touched the lives of many, and his writings have received praise from activists and...

MLTC221: Dr. Turner Osler (Surgeon & Leader)

Dr. Turner Osler is a retired academic trauma surgeon, turned research epidemiologist. He is the CEO and Founder of QOR360, a company specializing in active seating products for homes, offices, and schools, designed to help alleviate problems caused by sitting. Dr....

MLTC220: Michele Ashby (CEO)

Summary Michele Ashby is on a mission to train 1000 women to take their place on corporate boards. She is the founder of CEO & Founder of ACE LLC, Ashby Consulting Enterprises LLC and has 30 years of experience as a gold specialist/analyst, financial expert,...

MLTC219: Alexandra Andrade (Educator/Leader)

Summary Learn about the life-lessons that Alexandra Andrade (Educator/Leader) has learned that give her the recipe to leadership. She has combined her teaching experience, life experience and personal growth into a leadership manifesto.   The future is unclear...

MLTC218: Alan Willett (Leader & Author)

Alan Willet believes that we have obligations as leaders that are higher than any others.  To use our projects to build not just products, but ourselves.  To ensure that those we lead have the opportunity to be successful. To do good in the world. Sponsors:  ACE...

MLTC217: Maddie Brown (Financial Leader)

Maddie Brown is the entrepreneur’s financial entrepreneur. She brings the financial know-how that most small businesses are lacking. She loves working with small and start-up women business owners to help them be financially smart and successful. Maddie is here to...

MLTC215: Kimberly Faith (Leader & Author)

Meet Kimberly Faith, an engaging speaker, trainer, master facilitator and executive coach - she brings experience that ranges from strategic facilitation and systems thinking to leadership development, communication skills, and personal branding. Her easygoing style...

MLTC214: Liz Kislik (Leader/Coach)

For 30 years as a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator, Liz Kislik has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, The Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening...

MLTC213: Matt Sweetwood (CEO & Author)

Matt Sweetwood is the CEO and co-Founder of Insurious – the insurance platform that protects your most valued gear and equipment. He is an internationally known professional speaker, author, and consultant. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Matt has...

MLTC211: Jennifer Longmore (Leader & Author)

Jennifer Longmore, Leading Authority on Soul Purpose, and Elite Business Coach to enlightened entrepreneurs, is a sought-after media personality, 3-time best selling author, is world-renowned for her laser like clarity in seeing into the depths of your soul and...

MLTC210: Gregg Ward (Leader & Author)

Tune into my conversation with Gregg Ward, a management consultant, trainer, and coach who is on a mission to help leaders and their organizations develop their skills around respectful leadership, emotional intelligence, and executive presence. He shares some of the...

MLTC209: Dr. Anita Sanchez (Leader & Author)

Dr. Anita Sanchez inspires people to discover and trust their gifts so that they become a life-giving connection to themselves, to other people, and to our collective home, the earth. Embraced by the love of her indigenous and Mexican ancestors, Anita was taught the...

MLTC208: Nathanael Zurbruegg (CEO)

Nathanael Zurbruegg believes that it is more important to truly know our core, which are the strengths, passion and values we already have within us. He should know, he has an incurable chronic illness and has survived medical prognosis which stated that he should not...

MLTC207: Michele Molitor (CEO & Author)

Michele Molitor is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing”. She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing more than 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to...

MLTC206: Domenic Aversa (Leader & Author)

As a crisis manager and operational turnaround expert, Domenic Aversa has spent his entire professional career working in chaotic and desperate situations. Often, he is the person companies call when all else has failed. Through all of these diverse environments, his...

MLTC205: Priscilla McKinney (CEO & Momma Bird)

Priscilla McKinney, CEO of Little Bird Marketing, is a popular keynote speaker, prolific blogger, podcast host, industry innovator and diversity champion. She personifies creativity, entrepreneurship and authentic leadership – inspiring others to truly carve out their...

MLTC200: Dr. Natalie Nixon (Leader/Author)

Dr. Natalie Nixon changes lives through ideas. She is a creativity strategist who happily integrates wonder and rigor into her life and work. At Figure 8 Thinking, she emboldens leaders and organizations to apply creativity & foresight for transformative business...

MLTC198: Dr. Tracey Jones (Author & Leader)

Dr. Tracey Jones has decades of leadership experience across different industries. She believes that true leadership is found through lifelong learning and that by making a difference in your immediate circle, you can change the world. Tremendousleadership.com...

MLTC197: Keith Sbiral (Leader)

Keith Sbiral has worked his entire career to help professionals grow their leadership skills and define their career trajectory. He has helped countless professionals at all stages to create meaning in their career and connect their values and their work with...

MLTC196: David Burkus (Author/Leader)

David Burkus believes you’ve got to look at leadership from a variety of angles, and that’s what he’s spent his entire career doing. As one of the world’s leading business thinkers, his forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach...

MLTC:194 Dr. Jim Karrh (Leader & Author)

Dr. Jim Karrh knows that you don't have to have a doctorate, be a professional speaker, an extrovert, or a brilliant conversationalist to bring your own organization’s story to life. You just need to follow a process he calls "Managing Your Message."   Website: Jim...

MLTC193: Drew Dudley (Leader & Author)

Drew Dudley is the author of THIS IS DAY ONE where he challenges leaders to operationalize key values: Impact, Courage, Growth, Empowerment, Class & Self-Respect. Website: Drew Dudley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MLTC192: Karen Gross (Leader & Author)

Karen Gross specializes on the impact of trauma and focuses on solutions to help students, educators and institutions to thrive, not just survive.   Website: www.karengrosseducation.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MLTC190: Justin Miller (Leader & Author)

Justin Miller talks about how we should over-communicate during a crisis and then prepare for a season of ‘winter’. He also encourages us to reflect on the fact that this is the season for us to really shine as leaders…we get to set the tone. Interview date: 4/14/20...

MLTC188: Jordan & Nathan (Youth Leadership)

My son, Jordan (17 years old) and one of his best friend, Nathan (16 years old) discuss how the recent racial unrest has landed on their hearts and minds. An important listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MLTC185: Dr. Gary Bodenburg (Educator/Leader)

Dr. Gary Bodenburg believes that true leadership is created, molded and oftentimes recognized when starting in the face of adversity. Tune in to find out more about what school districts are doing... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MLTC184: Shayna Rattler (Author/Speaker/Coach)

As a dynamic speaker, author, and coach Shayna Rattler expertly blends the worlds of faith and business, building a bridge between the two for kingdom impact. Her wit and humor make God’s Word relatable and her clarity makes it actionable. ShaynaRattlerSpeaks.com...

MLTC181: Evan Robb (Ed. Leader & Author)

Evan Robb believes that instead of waiting for the future to happen, educators should view the future as something to create collaboratively.Contact via Twitter @ERobbPrincipalVia Website: www.robbcommunications.comFREE ML Journal for limited time (Use Discount Code...

MLTC180: Denise Liebetrau (HR Leadership)

Denise Liebetrau is an HR Consultant, Career Coach, Speaker & Trainer who believes that you can't lead others beyond the level you can lead yourself. So, if you want to lead well, Invest in yourself. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Contact...

MLTC178: Fabian Schwartz (CEO & Author)

Fabian Schwartz is a pioneer for using SCRUM outside of the technology sector. He's also written a book, Your SCRUM Playbook- It's Poker, Not Chess, that may just help us navigate these current waters. Contact Fabian: Scrum Trainer Book: Your Scrum Playbook - It's...

ML172: Donna Ognibene (Founder of BodyTrio)

Donna Ognibene is a world-class master trainer, passionate teacher, trusted advisor, empowering coach, curious learner, creative innovator, industry leader and community advocate. Learn more... Website: www.triogo.com Linkedin:...

ML170: Alyssa Hall (Coach for Moms)

Alyssa Hall is the life coach for moms. She works with overwhelmed women that are struggling with mom guilt and helps them find the time to do what they love while being fully present with their kids. Instagram:@alythelifecoach www.alyssahallcoaching.com

ML169: John Sebree (CEO)

Insisting there is no one leadership or management style that works for everyone, John Sebree has found a way to successfully engage staff and volunteers to be their best in all situations...lean in! (Recorded 7-31-19)

ML168: Dr. Martha Saunders (Pres. of UWF)

As an entrepreneurial leader, Dr. Saunders is passionate about creating innovative solutions to deal with the dynamic challenges facing higher education. As a change maker, she drives action behind these solutions to propel higher education into the future.

ML164: Jill Valdez (COO & Leadership Coach)

Jill Valdez believes that Leadership is bringing out the best in people and she has been unearthing this for over 19 years. She calls us to take 20 seconds of insane courage which has the potential to change everything! Connect with Jill: Text, 'LINK' To 31996 or Link...

ML162: Tammy Heermann (Leader & Author)

While having significant impact in the C-Suite, Tammy Heermann is happiest when pushing up-and-coming leaders to break through organizational and self-imposed barriers to reach their potential.  More info: www.tammyheermann.com

ML161: Gary Schneeberger (Leader & Author)

As founder and president of ROAR, Gary Schneeberger is a leader in the public-relations space - authoring the best-selling BITE THE DOG: Build a PR Strategy to Make News That Matters, a guidebook on best PR practices that equips authors, experts, speakers,...

ML160: Dr. David Rendall (Leader & Author)

Dr. David Rendall has a radical prescription for chronic dissatisfaction: Stop working on your weaknesses and start amplifying them instead. The Freak Factor flips the cult of self-improvement on its head with stories of real people who have soared to success by...

ML159: Warwick Fairfax (Leadership Advisor)

Warwick Fairfax candidly speaks about bouncing back from the epic, public failure of losing his family legacy of 150 years, Fairfax Media. His Crucible Leadership journey is forged in authentic falling and rising to create a leadership of significance. You've got to...

ML158: Lauren Baker (Leader-OTR/L)

Lauren Baker is a highly effective Leader and OTR/L who focuses on two elements (empathy and collaboration) as cornerstones to her leadership...lean in and listen to her story of resilience and growth! Connect with Lauren: http://www.cpsconnection.com/providers...

ML157: Dr. James Kelley (Leader/Author)

In his inaugural book, The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lesson’s from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive In Adversity, Dr. James Kelley finds that once leaders stopped asking, ‘why did it happened TO me?’ and began asking ‘why did it happen FOR me?’, their leadership development...

ML156: Jason Treu (Leader/Author)

Jason Treu, author of Social Wealth, speaks about how to build extraordinary relationships and elevate culture by creating psychological safety, practicing vulnerability and truth-telling and operationalizing values...tune in! MORE INFO:  www.jasontreu.com

ML153: Kevin Monaghan (Ed. Leader)

Kevin Monaghan believes that leadership is about relationships; about pouring strength into others...and he takes the time to rock out with a band, The 412 District!  For more info: Kevin.monaghan@sparksd.org The 412 District: https://www.the412district.com/...

ML152: Dr. Macsu Hill (Leader)

Dr. Macsu Hill not only believes that "it takes a village to raise a child", she exemplifies this with the important work of improving the health and quality of life of vulnerable populations. This leader made a choice to take risks, and it's paying off! Contact Dr....

ML149: Andrei Mincov (CEO & Author)

Founder and CEO of Trademark Factory, Andrei Mincov shares his story of perseverance and speaks candidly of shifts he made in his thinking and in leadership. Lean in... More Info: www.trademarkfactory.com

ML148: Sterling Snow (SVP at Divvy)

As the Senior VP of Revenue at Divvy, Sterling Snow is a firm believer in measuring what matters at all times and uses goal setting and evaluation to drive success. A clear and concise conversation, filled with important information for all leaders. More Info:...

ML147: Michael Ballone (Ed. Leader)

Michael Ballone (Director of Curriculum) believes that you don't have to be flawless but you must be reflective and adjust when necessary. Tune in to learn how Michael makes those shifts in his journey...it's all about your 'why'.

ML146: Brandon Lail (JMT Leader & Coach)

What would you do if you had 600 days to live? Brandon Lail is living this reality in a way that needs to be told. Listen to the journey of his JOLT into leadership. More Info: www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/brandonlail

ML145: Dave Birss (Leader & Author) Part 2

Having lead in some of UK's best advertising agencies, Dave Birss now focuses on demystifying creativity to help us use fresh thinking so as to innovate more effectively. He also has a super-power! Lean in! More info: www.davebirss.com

ML144: Dave Birss (Leader & Author) Part 1

Having lead in some of UK's best advertising agencies, Dave Birss now focuses on demystifying creativity to help us use fresh thinking so as to innovate more effectively. He also has a super-power! Lean in! More info: www.davebirss.com

ML141: Jacob Baadsgaard (Founder & CEO)

Jacob Baadsgaard is the Founder & CEO of Disruptive Advertising, a leader in the digital world. He believes in assuming the best in others and finding beauty in the process. Jake stands on the idea that we are here to win at life together. More Info:...

ML140: Dave Burgess (Author & Educator)

Dave is the author of NYTimes best-seller: Teach Like a Pirate. He believes that Education is a Life-changing business and that 'Trust' is like oxygen to an organization, necessary to sustain life. Tune-in to learn many more Pirate nuggets.  More Info: Dave...

ML139: Dr. Michael Hynes (Superintendent of PM)

Dr. Michael Hynes discusses the importance of TRUST to develop any organization and important shifts that you can create as a leader, with any position you hold. ML22: Dr. Michael Hynes (Superintendent) 10-17-16 ML18: My Trust Manifesto (Lily)

ML138: Laura Gassner Otting (Leader & Author) Part 2

A serial entrepreneur who has started and sold a successful international executive search firm, built philanthropic and political action committees from scratch, and was a White House appointee on the team which created the national service project, AmeriCorps, Laura...

ML137: Laura Gassner Otting (Author) Part 1

A serial entrepreneur who has started and sold a successful international executive search firm, built philanthropic and political action committees from scratch, and was a White House appointee on the team which created the national service project, AmeriCorps, Laura...

ML135: Amani Roberts (Chief Music Curator)

Amani Roberts strongly believes in that African Proverb...'if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' He certainly exemplifies this in how he learns, leads and brings others along. Tune in! More Info: http://www.amaniexperience.com/...

ML133: Emily Eisen (Founder Brainworks Plus)

Emily Eisen invites us to upgrade our "self-limiting/self-sabotaging" language and speak the Language of Mastery. Her leadership style is about advocacy, endowment, education and empowerment...make sure to listen! https://www.brainworksplus.com

ML2018TOP10: #1 Dr. Toby Travis (Headmaster)

Dr. Toby Travis believes that a typical organizational chart should be flipped upside down. The “top leaders” should be seen as the foundation of the organization whose job is to make those they support/influence, become wildly...

ML2018TOP10: #3 Gary Shulman (Leader/Consultant)

Gary Shulman continues to pursue his passion to make a difference well into his "retirement" years. He believes that leadership is about motivating others to be the best that they can be. This relentless leader uses his OCD as his "superpower"...tune in and...

ML131: Lisa Kandra (Exec. Dir. of JMT)

Lisa Kandra believes that when 'emotions are high, wisdom is low', which has guided her in her work to empower others...lean in and listen to her powerful journey! More Info: www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/lisakandra  

ML128: Ev Roth (Founder & CEO)

Ev Roth is the Founder & CEO of Thrive Kids, Inc., a place where Spirited kids can be fit, focused and fearless. She shares her path through hurdles, towards advocacy and in creating a strong alternative program for kids to thrive. Don't miss this! More Info:...

ML127: Dr. Sonny Magaña (Leader, Author & BeeKeeper)

Sonny shares leadership pillars from his extensive research. He discusses the differences in transactional, transformational and transcendent leaders. He also talks about his T3 Framework from his latest book: Disruptive Classroom Technologies...don't miss this! More...

ML126: Mike Ganino (Author & Coach)

Mike Ganino, author of Company Culture for Dummies shares his "yes...and" process, a powerful tool that allows leaders to operate more from possibilities rather than from their default. Don't miss this! More Info: www.mikeganino.com

ML125: Tenisha Malcolm-Wint (Leader / Non-Profit)

With over ten years in the nonprofit sector, Tenisha has a proven track record of directing large-scale innovative fundraising strategy development and implementation efforts. Lean in as she speaks about the Four Agreements that are pillars for how she leads herself...