Beneath the Transaction

Former Salem Chief of Police, Jerry Moore, joins our show. Jerry has long been an active member of the community, serving Salem for more than 40 years as a police officer--15 of those as Chief. In this episode, we dive into community leadership, the social unrest in our country, and more. Jerry's perspective is priceless and insightful and particularly relevant given our current social climate.

Special guest Dr. Amelia Franck Meyer joins the show. She and Chris dive into the role leadership has in improving our child welfare system and how strengthening families is at the root. Amelia is a child welfare system innovator and has been doing some amazing work across the country for more than three decades. She was an amazing guest and it was a treat to have her on the show.

A local high school that has historically underachieved has seen massive gains over the past few years due to leaders and staff doing "whatever it takes" to help kids succeed. Rob Schoepper, principal at McKay High School, shares his story and several components that went into bringing about such a transformation.

We welcome the author of the New York Times Bestseller, It's Your Ship, Mike Abrashoff. This is a must listen as you get insight from Mike that he doesn't share in his book. Mike is a sought after speaker and has quite the list of accomplishments in his military career--like taking over one of the worst performing ships in the US Navy and turning it around to be the best. Have a listen as Mike shares ideas about leadership that can have an immediate impact on you.

Chip Huth is truly an example of vulnerable leadership. He is a "jack of all trades"--a Major in the Kansas City Police Department; prior leader of a nationally recognized SWAT unit; a speaker and presenter all over the country; the host of the podcast "Changing Discourse," and much more. Yet, he will tell you that his most important roles are that of being a husband and father. Chris appreciates Chip's perspective, his time, and their friendship. You will not be disappointed in this episode.

Three recent high school graduates join the show to talk about their experience in the first-ever 'Outward Mindset' high school class. They and nearly 40 other students embarked on a truly life changing journey. Listen to their maturity, mindfulness, and growth in how they share their experiences. This episode is for leaders and non-leaders alike, with incredible young people discussing concepts that will forever impact their lives. This is a must listen.

"The journey of leadership doesn't always resemble a ladder, it can be more like a jungle gym at times. We have to raise our hands." Sue Bloom, Executive Director of the local Boys and Girls Club, joins the show and shares what she has learned in her leadership journey. Not knowing she would end up leading one of our community's largest nonprofits, 'raising her hand' when leadership was needed provided her unexpected opportunities. As Sue mentions in this episode, leadership opportunities don't always naturally fall in front of us.

Carlos Ruiz is one of the assistant principals at North Salem High School and one of the first graduates of the Groundwork Leadership Institute. In this episode, Carlos shares how a lot of his inspiration and motivation as a leader comes from his grandfather. He also discusses the role of a leader and how it can change over time. 

Chris Moore, a school district psychologist, joins the show and dives deep into the underpinnings of being human--in other words, our "humanness" and how we can be more intentional in creating environments where that is cultivated. Chris is an eloquent speaker and authentic in his delivery; he will have you on the edge of your seat.

Joining us this episode is Kay Hazen--owner of a strategic marketing and communications firm in Palm Springs and a recent presenter at our leadership institute. Kay has a breadth of experience in marketing and communications and provides a broad, rich perspective on leadership. In this episode, we discuss leadership brand, trust, telling the truth, listening, and more.