Leaders can’t expect trust—they need to earn it.

But what does it take to earn trust and be a servant leader?

Jerry Landry, inaugural director of the Technology Training Institute at Central Piedmont Community College, is here to share what he’s learned about leadership, including:

• Why communication is key
• How to conduct effective one-on-ones
• The 3 things leaders have to be prepared to say
• And more

Jerry will also share insights from his podcast Presidencies of the United States and reveal what the first 4 presidents can teach us about leadership.

Why is product the most important success driver for tech companies?

Ben Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Prodify, is here to share what it means to be product-centric—and break down a discovery process that helps you understand the client’s mind.

He’ll also share his leadership wisdom, including:

• The 5 qualities all leaders need to have
• His take on micromanaging
• What makes some leaders successful (while others struggle)
• The leadership landscape post-pandemic
• How leaders can be storytellers
• And more

What does it take to create a “family” workplace culture in a 300+ employee company?

At Eastwood Homes, a family-owned regional builder in the Southeast, this culture is a reality…

In this episode, Tara Whiteley, the digital marketing team leader for Eastwood Homes, shares what makes this culture special—and gives an inside look at her marketing process.

Tara will also discuss:

• The skills that make leaders flourish
• Why community relations is the “second bottom line”
• The importance of patience
• And more

How are leaders embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion?

And how can you create an atmosphere of belonging for everyone in your organization?

Brenda Clegg is here to break down the meaning of DEI and share the first steps leaders can take to uphold these values.

Brenda is a certified Diversity Executive and Certified Human Resource Professional and is the Equity and Community Engagement Officer for Chatham County. 

In this episode, she’ll share her expertise on all things human resources and DEI.

How can you help Gen-Z and Millennials become the leaders of tomorrow?

Tammy Dowley-Blackman founded the Looking Forward Lab to do just that.

In this episode, she’ll share how she helps young adults prepare for the future.

She’ll also share what leaders need to know about the young generation entering the workforce, including:

• How to communicate across a generational divide 
• Generational differences in technology & education
• Effectively training employees for leadership & management roles
• And more

What is the meaning of “love in action”?

My guest Diana May manages a large team of volunteers at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where she’s created what she calls “happy place culture.”

Diana is here to share insights from her 20 years of experience working for local nonprofits—and what she’s learned from her current role as Volunteer Programs Manager.

She’ll cover:

• Why anyone can be a leader
• The importance of heeding the call
• Leadership habits she instills in her volunteers
• How to keep yourself energized
• Building an emotionally intelligent team
• And more

What makes a power coach?

My guest, Dr. Clint Ladine, is on a mission to help leaders utilize coaching techniques to unleash the power of their teams, optimize leadership skills, and drive performance to new heights.

In this episode, he’ll show you how to adopt the power coaching mentality and break down his must-have book.

He’ll cover:

• Why blending in is overrated
• The two powerful questions that determine your success
• How to embrace an abundance mentality
• The meaning of “you become what you believe”
• How to break limiting beliefs
• The power of listening
• And more

What do leaders need to work on in 2023?

In this episode, Sacha Koffman, co-founder of Build Labour, is here to talk all things leadership. 

He’ll share his favorite insights on building a vibrant culture, including:

• The importance of knowing yourself
• How leaders can focus on others
• Thoughts on employee lifecycle
• Cultivating courage
• The link between mental health and performance
• And more

Everyone wants to work less and earn more…

But what strategies can leaders use to make that a reality?

Karl Sakas is here to discuss his new book, “Work Less, Earn More: How to Escape the Daily Grind of Agency Ownership.”

Karl will share:

• 3 questions to figure out your ideal
• Why & how to get your team to take over tasks for you
• The benefit of premortems
• How to set SMART goals
• The best way to hold yourself accountable
• And more

Are you struggling to hire the right employees?

You may not have considered this talent pool: veterans.

Less than 3% of veterans are unemployed, while more than 30% are underemployed…

Veteran and award-winning businesswoman Kathy Gallowitz is here to share how civilians can champion veterans in the workforce.

Kathy believes businesses can leverage veterans’ unique training and skills—but only if leaders are committed to helping veterans overcome the challenges of returning to the civilian workforce.

We’ll also discuss:

• Why veteran underemployment occurs
• A military translation tool for recruiters
• The differences between military and civilian culture
• And more