Jeff and Alex Podcast

By Alex Gonzalez & Jeff Hilimire

Join Jeff Hilimire and Alex Gonzalez for discussions about leading with purpose, innovating, and thinking expansively. Their insights reflect decades of startup, corporate, and civic experience. Jeff ... more

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December 30, 2020 Why The World Needs Ted Lasso
On this episode, the guys talk about the Apple TV+ show, Ted Lasso, why they (and so many others) find it irresistible, and what they learned about leadership from Ted's coaching style.
Jump to 5:00 to hear about when they fell in love with the show and the character.
Jump to 8:00 to hear some of Jeff's favorite tweets praising the show.
Jump to 11:00 to hear what really hit home with the guys about this show.
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Original Ted Lasso promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KeG_i8CWE8
Check out these recent episodes:
From Military Service to Corporate Citizenship with Vivian Greentree: https://youtu.be/v2NWLdcql1U
The Secret to Great Mentoring: https://youtu.be/scs3dmGkaW0

If you enjoyed this show, follow:
Jeff Hilimire:
Email Newsletter: https://jeffhilimire.com/newsletter/
CEO: Dragon Army (https://dragonarmy.com)
Blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
Books:
* The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
* The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jeffhilimire
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffhilimire

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnovation

Disruptor Studio:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisruptorstudio/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-disruptor-studio
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
19min
December 23, 2020 Jo Ann Herold on Modernizing a Legacy Brand, Leadership, and Purposefulness
On this episode, the guys talk to Jo Ann Herold, CMO of Honey Baked Ham.
Jump to 4:15 Jo Ann talks about modernizing a "legacy" brand.
Jump to 7:00 What it was like leading during the beginning of the pandemic
Jump to 15:20 Journaling and planning, how that keeps Jo Ann focused and purposeful
Jump to 20:34 A word for new and aspiring marketers.
Jump to 23:00 If you were to write a book what would it be?
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Check out the Begin the Begin episode with Jo Ann: t.ly/kzVt
Check out these recent episode:
From Military Service to Corporate Citizenship with Vivian Greentree: https://youtu.be/v2NWLdcql1U
The Secret to Great Mentoring: https://youtu.be/scs3dmGkaW0

If you enjoyed this show, follow:
Jo Ann Herold: https://twitter.com/joannsherold
Jeff Hilimire:
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
CEO: Dragon Army (https://dragonarmy.com)
Blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
My books:
* The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
* The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jeffhilimire
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffhilimire

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnovation

Disruptor Studio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisruptorstudio/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-disruptor-studio
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
29min
December 17, 2020 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
On this episode, the guys talk about what they wish they had know when they were younger, and advice they would give themselves.
Jump to 4:21 What, if anything, would you do differently?
Jump to 9:10 What would you tell your 20 year old self?
Jump to 18:25 Best piece of advice
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!

Check out these recent episode:
From Military Service to Corporate Citizenship with Vivian Greentree: https://youtu.be/v2NWLdcql1U
The Secret to Great Mentoring: https://youtu.be/scs3dmGkaW0

If you enjoyed this show, follow:

Jeff Hilimire:
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
CEO: Dragon Army (https://dragonarmy.com)
Blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
My books:
* The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
* The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jeffhilimire
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffhilimire

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnovation

Disruptor Studio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisruptorstudio/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-disruptor-studio
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
22min
December 10, 2020 Melissa Proctor: From Ball Girl to CMO
On this episode, the guys talk to Melissa Proctor about her book "From Ball Girl to CMO". They explore Melissa's experience of writing the book, and what she sees herself doing next.
Jump to 2:37 Melissa talks about why she decided to write her book, and how long it took her.
Jump to 10:50 The purposefulness of Melissa's writing process.
Jump to 13:00 Melissa's vulnerability while writing her book
Jump to 17: 49 Melissa's work life harmony
Jump to 23:34 The impact that mentor and friend Jennifer Dorian made on Melissa's journey
Jump to 26:59 What's next for Melissa?
Make sure you also check-out Melissa with Alex on the Disruptor Studio: https://disruptorstudio.show/episode/melissa-proctor
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Check out these recent episodes:
From Military Service to Corporate Citizenship with Vivian Greentree: https://youtu.be/v2NWLdcql1U
The Secret to Great Mentoring: https://youtu.be/scs3dmGkaW0

If you enjoyed this show, follow:
Melissa Proctor:
Get her book:https://amzn.to/3hYrove
Website: https://melissamproctor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamproctor/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/msmelissammm

Jeff Hilimire:
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
CEO: Dragon Army (https://dragonarmy.com)
Blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
My books:
* The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
* The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jeffhilimire
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffhilimire

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnovation

Disruptor Studio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisruptorstudio/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-disruptor-studio
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
36min
December 03, 2020 Taking Small Breaks, Big Breaks and Sabbaticals
On this episode, the guys discuss the importance of sabbaticals. Listen along as they talk about how they take time to unwind, and why making time to disconnect is crucial as a leader.
Jump to 2:10 to hear about the importance of taking time to unwind as a leader, and how the guys unwind.
Jump to 6:20 to hear about the purpose behind taking time away from work.
Jump to 9:10 to hear how Alex has taken a break from work via family vacations & a mini sabbatical, and how Jeff is bad at taking time to disconnect.
Jump to 17:01 to hear about various approaches to sabbaticals that Alex has come in contact with over the years, and how it takes Jeff a while to get into “vacation mode”.
Jump to 21:47 to hear about why being intentional about disconnecting is important, and if the guys have any tips/tricks on how to do that successfully.
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Check out these recent episodes:
From Military Service to Corporate Citizenship with Vivian Greentree: https://youtu.be/v2NWLdcql1U
The Secret to Great Mentoring: https://youtu.be/scs3dmGkaW0
If you enjoyed this show, follow:
Jeff Hilimire:
Jeff’s blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf
Alex Gonzalez
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnovation

Disruptor Studio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisruptorstudio/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-disruptor-studio
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
30min
November 19, 2020 From Military Service to Corporate Citizenship with Vivian Greentree
On this episode, the guys interview Vivian Greentree: Senior VP and Head of Global Corporate Citizenship at Fiserv. Listen along as they discuss her military background, how she uses her passion for service in her career and how she guides Fiserv to do good in the community.
Jump to 2:57 to hear about Vivian’s background in the military, and her transition back into civilian life.
Jump to 6:05 to hear how the military sparked her passion for service.
Jump to 10:14 to hear about Fiserv and what Vivian’s role is in helping them “do good”.
Jump to 13:30 to hear how Vivian helps people at Fiserv to find their purpose.
Jump to 17:40 to hear how Vivian processed COVID, and how she helped Fiserv focus their impact during COVID.
Jump to 24:35 to hear what aspects of the military experience are hard to transfer to the corporate world, and vice versa.
Jump to 28:59 to hear about the Fiserv culture and how that translates to outward perception.
Jump to 32:24 to hear about how Vivian and Fiserv teamed up with Jay Bailey and Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Check out these recent episodes:
Our Favorite Books: https://youtu.be/14gYBw7hKMg
The Secret to Great Mentoring: https://youtu.be/scs3dmGkaW0

If you enjoyed this show, follow:
Vivian Greentree:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-greentree-ph-d-she-her-hers-43341720/
Jeff Hilimire:
Jeff’s blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnova...

Disruptor Studio:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisrupto...
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
39min
November 12, 2020 Our Favorite Books
On this episode, the guys discuss their favorite books. Listen along as they talk about their favorite fiction and non-fiction books & authors.
Jump to 1:24 to hear why Jeff started making the time to read books, and why Alex prefers audiobooks.
Jump to 6:26 to hear some of the most influential fiction books that the guys have enjoyed, particularly books by Stephen King.
Jump to 8:50 to hear about Alex’s John Grisham phase and his love of Dan Brown books.
Jump to 9:53 to hear about another author Jeff loves: John Sandford, and his connection to Ender’s Game.
Jump to 13:11 to hear about some of the non-fiction books that are favorites for the guys.
Jump to 17:00 to hear about business books that the guys find compelling.
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Check out these recent episodes:
Why You Should Embrace Confusion: https://youtu.be/E4uggK1VEAE
The Secret to Great Mentoring: https://youtu.be/scs3dmGkaW0

If you enjoyed this show, follow:
Jeff Hilimire:
Jeff’s blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnova...

Disruptor Studio:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisrupto...
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
23min
October 29, 2020 Why You Should Embrace Confusion
On this episode, the guys discuss confusion tolerance including not allowing yourself to settle for the easy and obvious answer. Listen along as they talk about the dangers of groupthink, how confusion can lead to innovation, and how to be a leader that is comfortable with the unknown.
Jump to 4:00 to hear how comfortable Jeff and Alex are with being confused.
Jump to 7:00 to hear how confusion impacts corporate groups, and the negative implications of “groupthink”.
Jump to 11:50 to hear how corporations can foster innovation and promote idea-sharing.
Jump to 15:52 to hear a story from the early days of Dragon Army, and how to be aware of the impact your words have on your team when you are in a leadership position.
Jump to 20:50 to hear how COVID thrust the guys into confusion, and why confusion tolerance may help leaders in times of crisis.
Jump to 22:35 to hear how testing boundaries, lack of complacency, and being analytical affect leaders and their confusion tolerance.
Jump to 25:32 to hear how you should act, but not act on the easy and obvious.
Check out this blog from Alex on confusion tolerance: https://bit.ly/34CKbIf
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Quarantine Halloween Website:
https://halloween-quarantine.com/
Check out these recent episodes:
On A Purpose Journey with Kate Atwood: https://youtu.be/kIndiTThCmc
Purpose and Business Leadership: https://youtu.be/ZnmAW29Q8n4
If you enjoyed this show, follow:

Jeff Hilimire:
Jeff’s blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnova...

Disruptor Studio:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisrupto...
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
31min
October 22, 2020 The Secret to Great Mentorship
On this episode, the guys discuss the power of mentors and advisors. Listen along as they discuss their experiences through the years both as mentors and mentees, and what is crucial for a successful mentorship relationship.
Jump to 2:45 to hear about mentors that Jeff and Alex have had, and whether they were formal or informal.
Jump to 5:55 to hear about Alex's experience with corporate mentorship structures.
Jump to 7:58 to hear about important mentors in Jeff’s life.
Jump to 10:07 to hear about the potential problems with formal mentorship programs, and how honesty in a mentoring relationship is crucial.
Jump to 13:48 to hear how loneliness can affect you as you climb the leadership ladder.
Jump to 15:17 to hear how things have changed for the guys as they have become mentors.
Jump to 19:50 to hear the different types of mentoring and coaching, and the importance of sharing experiences to your mentees.
Jump to 23:01 to hear how you can learn from peer mentoring relationships.
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Check out these recent episodes:
On A Purpose Journey with Kate Atwood: https://youtu.be/kIndiTThCmc
Purpose and Business Leadership: https://youtu.be/ZnmAW29Q8n4

If you enjoyed this show, follow:
Jeff Hilimire:
Jeff’s blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnova...

Disruptor Studio:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisrupto...
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
28min
October 15, 2020 On a Purpose Journey with Kate Atwood
On this episode, the guys interview Kate Atwood: founder of Kate’s Club, former Executive Director of ChooseATL, former head of the Arby's Foundation, co-founder of LoCo+, and all-around ATL leader. Listen along as they discuss her career, her personal mission, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.
Don't forget to subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below!
Check out these recent episodes:
A Conversation with Joey Womack: https://youtu.be/uHVe5fBmqWk
Purpose and Business Leadership: https://youtu.be/ZnmAW29Q8n4
Jump to 3:37 to hear about Kate and her career path.
Jump to 7:15 to hear about her strategy of knowing when it’s time to move on to a new project.
Jump to 10:18 to hear about the importance of listening to your instincts.
Jump to 11:57 to hear about Kate’s mission, her personal & career history, and what she is up to now.
Jump to 22:15 to hear about ChooseATL and Kate’s focus on digital storytelling.
Jump to 27:29 to hear what led her to founding LoCo+.
Jump to 36:08 to hear Kate’s vision to bring local/regional culture to LoCo+, and how she wants content to be consumed across regions.
Jump to 38:40 to hear how to stay informed about LoCo+, and how the platform will be beneficial to content creators.

To Follow Kate:
https://www.kateatwood.com/
Kate’s Club: https://katesclub.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateatwood/
Instagram: @kate_atwood
ChooseATL: https://www.chooseatl.com/
Loco Plus: https://locoplus.network/

If you enjoyed this show, follow:
Jeff Hilimire:
Jeff’s blog: https://jeffhilimire.com/
Email Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/b9AZn1
The 5-Day Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MNOYg6
The Crisis Turnaround: https://amzn.to/2MSfwNf

Alex Gonzalez:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonz
Medium: https://medium.com/@alexginnovation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexginnovation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexginnovation

Disruptor Studio:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisruptorstudio/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-disruptor-studio
Web: https://www.disruptorstudio.show
...more
47min

FAQs about Jeff and Alex Podcast:

How many episodes does Jeff and Alex Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.