Leadership Levers

Feb 02 2025 44 ep. 11 mins
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This podcast spotlights leaders' actions so they may enhance their organization’s performance and culture.

We feature CEOs and industry-recognized Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who share their experiences and insights on three key challenges: people, performance, and profit.

If you are a leader who wants to learn from your peers about improving performance and financial returns, please join us. 

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Leading Through Crisis - Transparency, Trust & Culture with Rich Schaus

Feb 02 2025 10 mins  
What would you do if your organization faced a media firestorm, financial setbacks, and internal culture challenges—all at the same time? In this episode of Leadership Levers, Rich Schaus, Executive Director at Gospel Rescue Mission, shares his firsthand experience leading through crisis and rebuilding trust - both within his team and the broader community. Following a wave of pu

Engaging Employees for Growth - Leadership Lessons with Brian Waldron

Jan 31 2025 12 mins  
Would you like to discover the secrets behind fostering a thriving & engaged workplace culture? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Waldron, President & CEO of Dort Financial Credit Union, to discuss how leadership actions directly impact employee engagement, culture, and organizational performance. Brian shares his leadership journey - from starting as a teller in coll

Fostering Trust, Alignment & Growth - Leadership Strategies for High-Performance Organizations with Jim Tolbert

Dec 19 2024 9 mins  
Curious how fostering trust, alignment, and growth opportunities can help leaders tackle talent challenges in high-growth organizations? In this Leadership Levers Podcast episode, Jim Tolbert, CEO of Adelante Education Group, Chancellor of Universidad Santander USA & the Managing Director at PL3, shares his journey from investment banking to leading education-focused organizati

The Business Artist - Sparking Innovation, Improvisation & Aligning Culture with Adam Boggs

Dec 09 2024 9 mins  
Can being a 'business artist' spark improvisation and creativity to ignite innovation and transform how you lead and cultivate culture? In this episode of the Leadership Levers, we are joined by Adam Boggs, CEO of Meahana.io and author of The Business Artist, to discuss the intersection of culture, creativity, and organizational growth. Adam shares insights from his extensive exper

Aligning Workplace Culture - Active Listening, Shared Intelligence & Intentional Leadership with Brant Lingle

Dec 09 2024 13 mins  
Want to strengthen workplace culture and organizational performance by developing active listening skills, building shared intelligence, and improving intentional communication? In this episode of the Leadership Levers, we are joined by Brant Lingle, Process and Strategic Consultant at Scott Hackman Ventures, to explore the intersection of leadership, culture, and performance. Bran

Safeguarding Your Investments - Crisis Management & Reputation Strategies for Leaders with Stephanie Craig

Dec 09 2024 15 mins  
Is your organization prepared to turn a crisis into an opportunity while protecting its reputation and driving performance? In this episode of the Leadership Levers, we sit down with Stephanie Craig, President of Kith.co, to explore the critical importance of crisis preparation and reputation management for organizations. Stephanie shares her unique background, from growing up in C

Balancing People, Process & Profits in Healthcare Leadership with Stephen Wills

Dec 09 2024 6 mins  
How do you create a culture that attracts top talent and inspires them to stay and thrive? In this Leadership Levers Podcast episode, Stephen Wills, CEO of Knoxville Pediatric Associates, explores the pivotal role of culture in overcoming organizational challenges and enhancing performance. Stephen shares his unique journey from journalism major to healthcare management, emphasizin

Challenging Nonprofit Norms - Visionary Leadership & Performance Culture with Nicole Lawson

Nov 18 2024 10 mins  
What if nonprofits could break free from traditional constraints to achieve greater impact through visionary leadership and a strong performance-driven culture? In this episode, Nicole Lawson, CEO and President of Orchards Children's Services, shares her journey of leading an organization that serves over 8,500 children with the support of a dedicated 350-member team. With a backgr

Family Business Lessons & EOS Principles for Leadership Success with Kyle Danner

Nov 15 2024 14 mins  
Can lessons from a family business and EOS principles transform your leadership and drive organizational performance? In this episode of Leadership Levers, Kyle Danner, CEO of Kyle Danner Consulting and a Professional EOS Implementer, shares his journey from managing the complexities of a family business to guiding organizations in building thriving cultures. Drawing from his perso

Turning Culture into Cash Flow - Transformative Leadership with Lindsay Guzowski

Nov 14 2024 10 mins  
Can a strongly aligned culture and focused financial performance drive sustainable growth at your organization? In this episode of Leadership Levers, we explore this with Lindsay Guzowski, CEO and founder of The Crucible. Lindsay highlights her journey from private equity deal-making to developing a leadership assessment tool tailored for the Private Equity (PE) sector, drawing on