Inspire Greatness

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jose Berlanga, co-founder of Tricon Homes and the author of The Business of Home Building: How to Start and Operate a Residential Construction Company.

As CEO, he has structured deals, invested, and negotiated land acquisitions and sales transactions totaling over a billion dollars.

Jose’s passion for business and life drives him to inspire and motivate others to achieve greatness.

During our discussion, Jose explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Listening—truly listening—to team members' input. 

2. Creating a culture where team members are empowered to take strategic risks and make mistakes. 

3. Learning when to step in and manage and when to trust and empower your team. 

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Jose-Berlanga-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. 

Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Jill Schulman, a former Marine Corps officer, leadership expert, and founder of the Breakthrough Leadership Group.

Jill specializes in the science of bravery, empowering individuals and organizations to overcome fear and achieve meaningful success.

During our discussion, Jill explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Setting High Expectations with High Support
2. Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety
3. Recognizing and Celebrating Progress

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Jill-Schulman-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Nicole Sahin, founder and chief executive officer of G-P. 

G-P leads the global employment landscape with its innovative employer-of-record solutions. Founded in 2012 under Nicole's leadership, the company has transformed international hiring. 

G-P enables organizations to quickly hire talent from anywhere, simplifying global workforce management and empowering businesses to access diverse talent.

During our discussion, Nicole explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Keeping innovation and curiosity at the forefront of business priorities
2. Adopting the triple bottom line approach—doing what’s best for your employees, customers, and investors
3. Leveraging global opportunities to maximize talent potential

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:
https://matttenney.com/Nicole-Sahin-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Steve Snower, CEO of Parts Town Unlimited. 

Steve joined Parts Town 20 years ago as the sixth employee. Today, Parts Town has grown to over 5,000 team members. 

Under Steve's leadership, the company has been on the Inc. 5000 List for 15 years and recognized as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for four years.
 
He has also established six Core Values for Parts Town: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Passion, Courage, and Community, which reflect the organization’s commitment to excellence and ethical practices.

During our discussion, Steve explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Clearly communicating the vision, core values, and value proposition to all team members
2. Genuinely caring for the team while challenging them directly to maximize their potential
3. Setting clear goals that are ambitious yet achievable
   
   

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:
https://matttenney.com/Steve-Snower-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed David Allison, renowned human values expert, bestselling author, global speaker, and the visionary founder of the Valuegraphics Project.

David is the author of The Death of Demographics, a groundbreaking book that critics have praised as "convincing, insightful, and revolutionary."

He has collaborated with major brands like PayPal, Five Star School Supplies, the United Nations Foundation, and Google, helping them connect with people by honoring their values.

During our discussion, David explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Understanding who our team members are as people so that we can understand their values
2. Giving team members the autonomy to learn and figure things out for themselves
3. Making sure everyone feels connected to what you’re actually trying to accomplish

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/David-Allison-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we interviewed Dr. Paul White, author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. 

This book provides tools to boost morale, create a positive workplace, and enhance employee engagement through authentic appreciation and encouragement. With over 300,000 copies sold in 16 languages, its principles have proven effective across various settings.

During our discussion, Dr. White explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Showing genuine appreciation to your team members for their individuality, not just their performance, in ways that resonate with each person.
2. Training your team members to show authentic appreciation for one another.
3. Being vigilant in reminding team members that the goal is to serve clients and customers well (and what that looks like in daily life behaviors)

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Paul-White-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more compelling conversations like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast. 

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Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. 

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Join us in this episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast as we chat with Dr. Yosi Amram, a visionary leader, licensed clinical psychologist, and award-winning author. 

Dr. Amram has coached over 100 CEOs of large organizations and brings a wealth of experience and insight into the realm of spiritual intelligence. He was also the founder and CEO of two public companies, and his pioneering research in spiritual intelligence has garnered over 1,000 citations. 

His acclaimed book, Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, earned the prestigious Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal.

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Amram shares three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Align personal purpose with team mission
2. Foster a sense of community
3. Lead with grace

Tune in for invaluable insights and practical tips on fostering a strong and positive company culture.

Read the show notes for this episode: https://matttenney.com/Yosi-Amram-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed CEO and author Jean Gomes.

Jean is the CEO and founder of the research-based consultancy Outside. He is also a Professor of Practice at the University London College Global Business School for Health.

With over 30 years of experience, Jean has coached more than 80 CEOs and senior leaders. He has notable expertise in elite sports, including performance coaching for the Women’s Tennis Association and the British Olympic community. 

He is also the author of the book Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future.

During our discussion, Jean explained his three ideas for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Mindset-driven change is more successful than strategy alone
2. Mindset is embodied and amplifies human value creation
3. Mindset-building practices increase accountability for outcomes

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Jean-Gomes-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more compelling conversations like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast. 

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Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. 

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed authors Mark S. Babbitt and S. Chris Edmonds.

Mark and Chris co-wrote the best-selling book Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn't Suck.

During our discussion, Mark and Chris explained their three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Understanding that company culture comes from the top and can’t be delegated
2. Transitioning to a culture that equally values respect and results
3. Holding leaders and team members accountable for embodying company culture

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://www.matttenney.com/mark-babbitt-chris-edmonds-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

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Strong leadership requires effective communication, a high level of trust, and the ability to help team members stretch to achieve goals.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks.

During our discussion, Kelly explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Effective communication
2. Empowerment and trust
3. Continuous learning and development

As the president of Schlotzsky’s from 2012 - 2019, Kelly transformed the restaurant into a high-quality eatery, doubling its sales. In 2019, he took over Saladworks, and in 2020, he formed WOWorks, which includes six brands. WOWorks focuses on healthy, flavorful meals and has seen impressive growth with new locations opening across the U.S. and Canada.

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them on my website:

https://matttenney.com/Kelly-Roddy-on-the-inspire-greatness-podcast/

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more compelling conversations like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast. 

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Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.