Deep Leadership

Today, I’m joined by Ed Fidoe, and we're talking about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader. Ed is the founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School. In this role, he is leading a revolution in higher education with an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on tackling complex global issues such as inequality, sustainability, ethics, and AI. Prior to founding this school, Ed was involved with other educational startups and had a tenure with McKinsey & Co. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader. Show resources: London Interdisciplinary School website Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Randi Roberts, and we're talking about Finding Joy in Your Career. Randi is president of Randi Roberts Coaching and founder of the Fulfilling Career, Happy Life community. She is an executive and career life coach, helping people learn to love their work as they achieve their career goals. Before becoming a certified coach, Randi had a successful 30+ year career as a pharmaceutical executive, working for both large companies and a small start-up. Randi loves helping professionals become re-energized by their work and attain career fulfillment without compromising what matters to them most. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about what it takes to proactively manage your career and Finding Joy in Your Career. Show resources: Randi Roberts Career Guide Randi Roberts Coaching Fulfilling Career Happy Life podcast Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Joe Polanin, and we're talking about Military to Corporate Leadership. Joe is a retired US Navy Captain who spent 30 years in in Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He deployed around the world for combat operations and has served or lived in over 75 countries. After transitioning from the Navy, Joe and his daughters founded The Alaka’i Leadership Group, which is a Strategic Accelerator. His company provides senior executive consulting, fractional C-suite leadership, and keynote speaking that integrates best practices from the battlefield to the boardroom. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about his experiences and approaches in Military to Corporate Leadership. Show resources: The Alaka'i Leadership Group Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Claire Chandler, and we're talking about Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent. Claire is president and founder of Talent Boost, where she specializes in aligning HR and business leaders to deliver strategic outcomes today and in the future. She has more than 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership. She uses that experience to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. She has broad-based expertise in management team due diligence, organizational design, acquisition integration, onboarding, strategic planning, executive coaching, and performance acceleration. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about the leader’s role in Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent. Show resources: growthonpurpose.com talentboost.net clairechandler.net Chillin Chandler the Chinchilla Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Brian Lillie, and we're discussing what it means to Listen, Learn, then Lead. Brian is a United States Air Force veteran and a globally recognized transformational leader with more than 20 years of C-Suite experience in the technology space. Brian wears many hats. He has been known as “Coach Lillie” for the past 18 years and is a former All-Star pitcher for the Giants’ Fantasy Camp leagues. Brian was pursuing a PhD in leadership from Pepperdine University before he was recruited to join Rackspace as their new president. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how the military and sports have helped him to become a highly successful C-suite leader and what it means to Listen, Learn, then Lead. Show resources: Brian Lillie on LinkedIn Rackspace Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Frank Kitchen, and we're talking about Cooking Up High Performance. Frank is known as “The performance chef.” He is an author and keynote speaker who works with organizations to “fire up” the performance of their teams. All of Frank’s “Kitchen Inspired” programs are Interactive Learning Experiences that provide teams with the proven recipes, ingredients, tools, and techniques needed to Flip their Mindset and Cook Up Mouth-Watering Results. He is a 2022 recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional Designation from the National Speakers Association which is the Highest Earned Honor in the Speaking Industry. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk to him about his unique approach to motivating teams and Cooking Up High Performance. Show resources: Frank Kitchen's Website "Fresh from the Kitchen" Book Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Sara Schairer, and we're talking about Inspiring Compassionate Leadership. Sara is the founder and executive director of COMPASSION IT, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes. She is a Stanford-certified instructor of Compassion Cultivation Training and has taught at the UCSD Center for Mindfulness, Kaiser Permanente, the Naval Medical Center, and in Africa. She is actively working with businesses to develop more compassionate workplaces. She is the author of a new book called A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about Inspiring Compassionate Leadership. Show resources: Compassion It Website A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet Book Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m joined by Steve Shenbaum, and we're talking about The Power of Positive Humor in leadership. Steve is the founder of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm that employs game dynamics and improvisation to teach high-performance teamwork as well as communication, story-telling, public speaking, and presentation skills. For over 27 years, Steve and his company have helped people at the highest level of every sphere in the country, including leaders at Fortune 100 companies, college and professional sports teams, all branches of the military, NASA, and the U.S. House of Representatives. Steve gained notoriety for his early acting career, with featured roles in popular comedy films and shows such as Space Jam, Will & Grace, and American Pie 2. He understands the immense power of positive humor in facilitating team building and communication. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about the power of positive humor in leadership. Show resources: Game on Nation Websites Game on Nation Newsletter Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Michael Schank, and we're talking about Navigating Digital Transformation. Michael is the Founder and Managing Director at Process Inventory Advisors. He has over 25 years of experience as a management consultant in the financial services industry. He advises clients on technology, process, risk, and large-scale business and digital transformations. His latest book is called Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and Delivering Results with the Process Inventory Framework. In this book, Michael shares how to drive a new level of operating efficiency and agility that is necessary to thrive in this digital era. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Navigating Digital Transformation. Show resources: Digital Transformation Success Book Michael Schank on LinkedIn processinventory.com Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by David Dodson, and we're talking about What your MBA didn’t Teach you about Leadership. David is an award-winning faculty member of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he guides students in tactical execution. His success in the classroom follows years of experience as a practitioner. He started at McKinsey & Company as a consultant and became a serial entrepreneur, operating six companies as CEO or Executive Chairman. He has since served as a board member of more than 40 public and private companies and has been an active investor in over 150 businesses. He is the author of a new book called The Manager’s Handbook: Five Simple Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition. In this book, David shows readers how to master the essential skills necessary to run an effective organization. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn What your MBA didn’t Teach you about Leadership. Show resources: The Manager’s Handbook David Dodson's website Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Jeff Skipper, and we're talking about Leading Change Successfully. Jeff is an international change leadership consultant for organizations in energy, finance, technology, and other industries. For over 25 years, beginning with a twelve-year career at IBM, he has guided change projects by focusing on the people side of change. As CEO, he grew a transformation services company to seven figures in just five years. His latest book is called Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change During Global Transformation. In this book, Jeff uses case studies from the pandemic to illustrate key strategies for leading dramatic change. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn about Leading Change Successfully. Show resources: Jeff Skipper's Website Dancing with Disruption Book Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Robert Dilenschneider, and we're talking about Power and Influence in Today’s Changing World. Robert formed The Dilenschneider Group back in 1991. Headquartered in New York, Miami, and Chicago, the firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies, leading families, and individuals around the world. They focus on mergers and acquisitions, crisis communications, marketing, government affairs, and international media. Robert has authored 18 books. His latest book is called The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence: Everything You Need to Know. In this book, Robert explains how technology and globalization have changed the ways to build and keep success. He reminds readers that, to accomplish your goals, you must gain power and apply it with proper wisdom. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Power and Influence in Today’s Changing World. Show resources: The Dilenschneider Group website The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***Neal and I are giving away 30 signed copies of this new book to the first 30 people to subscribe and comment on the video of this episode on YouTube. On this very special 300th episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I'm joined by Neal Woodson. We are talking about The Power of Giving a $#!+. Neal is a teacher, coach, author, and speaker who is determined to put people first as the key to better business. His vision is a world where workplaces and customer spaces are focused on people helping other people succeed. His background includes decades of leadership experience in a variety of industries. He has written over 500 blog posts and two amazing books. His latest book, Giving a $#!+: How A Willingness to Be Inconvenienced Can Transform Your Business, Work, and Life, offers readers a plan for making businesses more human. I was honored to write the foreword to this wonderful new book. I’m excited to have Neal back on the show for this very special 300th episode to discuss The Power of Giving a $#!+. Show resources: Giving a $#!+: How a Willingness to Be Inconvenienced Can Transform Your Business, Work, and Life Neal Woodson's website Neal Woodson on X Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Grayson James, and we're talking about Effective Organizational Collaboration. Grayson is the CEO of Full Contact Institute. For over 30 years, he has taken an uncommon approach to helping executives, boards, and senior management teams transform their collaborative business performance. He is the former CEO of a nationally acclaimed multi-campus private school system and a 6th Degree Black Belt in Aikido. In his latest book, Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration, Grayson helps leaders understand what it takes to become better collaborators. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the internal art of Effective Organizational Collaboration. Show resources: Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration Full Contact Institute Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Mark Wegman, and we're talking about the heart of innovation. Mark is known for his contributions to algorithms and compiler optimization. Pretty much every commercial quality optimizing compiler is based on his inventions. Every GIF format image on the internet depends on the ideas he’s patented. He has published and patented more than 100 works, with more than 18,000 citations, primarily in algorithms, information theory, and software engineering. Mark is the co-author of the new book The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand, where he helps readers tap into customers’ unmet authentic demand. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the heart of innovation. Show resources: The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Will Collins, and we're talking about the Evolving Role of Human Resources. Will is the president of New Venture Resources, an HR consultancy specializing in helping small businesses. He was raised on a tobacco farm in rural NC, and after getting his undergraduate in personnel management, he went on to lead HR teams for 50 years, most of that time in the manufacturing sector. Will also served as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Workforce Development for the State of North Carolina. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the Evolving Role of Human Resources. Show resources: Will Collins' website Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Drew Jones, and we're talking about Anthropology and Workplace Culture. Drew is an anthropologist, former business school professor, and practicing management consultant. He is a founding partner of Experient, a workplace culture and strategy consultancy. Over the past 20 years, Drew has worked on culture, leadership, and workplace design projects with clients throughout the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. He has published widely in academic management journals and magazines and has published three previous books on design thinking and innovation, coworking, and activity-based working. His new book is called Open Culture Handbook: Five Questions to Drive Engagement and Innovation. I’m excited to have him on the show to discuss how Anthropology and Workplace Culture can create a culture that drives engagement. Show resources: Open Culture Handbook: Five Questions to Drive Engagement and Innovation Dr. Drew Jones's website Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Manoel Luiz Amorim, and we're talking about the Secrets of Organizational Culture Change. Manoel has served as President, CEO, and Partner of several companies in different sectors in Brazil, Latin America, Europe, and the USA. He is also a founding partner of MXF Investments, K2A Partners, and a partner with Peak Capital Partners. He has served on several Boards of Directors in different capacities. He is the co-author of the new book called The Secret of Culture Change: How Building Authentic Stories Can Transform Your Organization. Manoel shares important lessons from business leaders who have successfully achieved culture change in this book. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about how to learn the Secrets of Organizational Culture Change. Show resources: The Secret of Culture Change: How to Build Authentic Stories That Transform Your Organization Manoel Luiz Amorim on LinkedIn Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Rick Walker, and we're talking about Growth, Happiness, and Success in Business and Life. Rick is a renowned leader across multiple domains. As Founder-CEO, he built a 400-employee company, scaled a 2,000+ team member nonprofit into 53 countries as Chairman, and recruited $5 Billion of capital investments to his hometown to generate 5,000 new jobs. Rick currently serves as the Assets Director at Stratiq Capital, the private equity firm he founded. He is the host of Conversations at the Mansion where he interviews guests like Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Mike Lee, Lee Greenwood, Congressman Dan Kershaw, and others. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more from his leadership experiences and what he’s learned talking to some of the world’s most powerful leaders. So, tune in to learn about Growth, Happiness, and Success in Business and Life. Show resources: rickwalker.com Rick Walker's Newsletter Rick Walker's YouTube Channel Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Marsha Acker, and we're Unveiling the Secrets of Leading Change. Marsha is the founder and CEO of TeamCatapult, a leadership development firm. She is also an executive and leadership team coach, author, speaker, facilitator, and host of the Defining Moments of Leadership Podcast. Marsha helps leaders identify and break through stuck patterns of communication that get in the way of high performance. She is known internationally as a facilitator of meaningful conversations, a host of dialogue, and a passionate agilest. Her latest book is called Build Your Model for Leading Change: A Guided Workbook to Catalyze Clarity and Confidence in Leading Yourself and Others. Listen in as we Unveil the Secrets of Leading Change. Show resources: Marsha Acker on LinkedIn TeamCatapult website TeamCatapult leadership blog Build Your Model for Leading Change: A Guided Workbook to Catalyze Clarity and Confidence in Leading Yourself and Others Sponsors: Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices