This episode shines a spotlight on the next generation of leaders — teens who are stepping up, giving back, and proving that leadership starts young. We recap a recent powerful series of events that showcase youth impact across our region: 🌟 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐀𝐂𝐂– stories of teens finding their voice and purpose 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭– how young people are learning to serve and give back 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐂𝐒𝐎) 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 – connecting resources that empower youth and families 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 –lessons from great coaches on building confidence, teamwork, and leadership 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 – bringing together students, mentors, and community leaders to develop tomorrow's changemakers 💬 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: 🌟 The amazing things teens are doing to make a difference right now 🌟 The real challenges they face — and how caring adults can help 🌟 How leadership programs, philanthropy, and mentorship shape character and confidence The shared message from every event: "The future is bright — if we invest in it." 🎧 Tune in for stories that inspire, challenge, and remind us what's possible when young people are given the tools to lead.

• Strategies to lead with purpose and integrity
• Inspiration to create impact beyond job titles and timelines
• Tools to build a leadership legacy that endures

Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (based on Patrick Lencioni's model)

• No trust? No teamwork
• Afraid of conflict? Progress stalls.
• No commitment? Goals fade.
• No accountability? Standards slip.
• No focus on results? Everyone loses.

In this final episode of our 2025 summer leadership series, Chad Evans and Chad Lauer break down The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and share practical strategies to build trust, spark healthy conflict, drive commitment, demand accountability, and keep results front and center.

In this episode of the Lauer Power Podcast, we dive into the timeless wisdom of Theodore Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" speech — a rallying cry for leaders who dare greatly, face criticism head-on, and choose action over apathy. Chad Lauer unpacks what it truly means to step into the arena as a leader in business, sports, and life.

You'll learn:

• Why critics don't count — and how to silence their power

• How to lead when you're bloodied, battered, and doubted

• The difference between spectators and warriors in leadership

• Practical ways to cultivate resilience, vulnerability, and legacy

If you've ever felt the weight of leadership or the sting of failure, this episode will reignite your fire. Step into the arena — your team, your mission, and your legacy are worth it.

In this episode, Chad Lauer and Chad Evans discuss the motivation behind dreaming and achieving a world record with Adam Bowman. Bowman is an ordinary person pursing extraordinary things. As the CFO of Bloomsburg Carpet and dad of three he joked with his kids about breaking a world record. They laughed at him and that was all he needed. At 42 years old he set out to break the world record for pull ups in an 8 hour timeframe. Tune in to be inspired by Adam. Our hope is that his work ethic and drive can rub off on you as a listener to pursue your dreams and think anything is possible in your life just as Adam did by completing 4,801 pull ups in 8 hours! If you like our content please comment, like, and subscribe!

In this episode, Chad Lauer and Chad Evans discuss resilience and family. Our guest is Giuseppe Bua. Giuseppe tells his inspiring story of channeling adversity in his life into having a positive influence on others. He discusses the impact that family and friends can have on one's life and how to battle through at all odds! He is a true inspiration. Giuseppe was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3, also known as brittle bone disease. He comes with 6 wheels as he says and has been through major adversity via surgery, addiction, and multiple health scares throughout his life. Those that know Giuseppe know that he will always greet you with a smile and a "what's up brother". We can learn so much from his story and his strong Italian family values. Tune in to be inspired and give us a like, subscribe, and share!

This episode is sponsored by The Plumbing Outlet, Coal Region Winery, and Brian G. Persing Masonry. Chad Lauer and Chad Evans sit down with Chris Nagy in a delightful turn of the table to tell Chris Nagy's story after years of Chris telling everyone else's, including our hosts'. Chris amassed a 20-year journalism career writing for Lock Haven Express, Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Clearfield Progress, Shamokin News Item, and Daily Item. His passion laid in covering sports with a vibrant and humanizing voice; through his illustrious course, he has covered many coal region stars. He won multiple awards for his colorful reporting of local athletic feats and the passionate people accomplishing them. Chris has recently been featured in Pa Health Magazine, Geisinger's G TV, and 2 Daily Item articles for his impressive weight loss journey and fitness transformation, from a personal nadir at 503 pounds experiencing a harrowing medical event to 235 pounds completing triathlons. Chris is a true inspiration of personal transformation in the face of adversity, and he has done it all while retaining his signature joy and sense of humor. Tune in for an emotional and uplifting podcast!

This episode is sponsored by The Plumbing Outlet and Coal Region Winery. Chad Lauer and Chad Evans skip the guest and talk about sports tourism. There is a major opportunity to bring people to our area and have a significant impact on our local economy. Chad & Chad have both been playing an active role in this endeavor by hosting golf tournaments and basketball tournaments. These events have filled local restaurants and other local businesses and they are just getting started. The plan is to develop a full blown sports tourism business attracting folks from outside of the area to come here to Central PA! Tune in for another fun episode!

Sit back and relax this holiday season and catch up on the best of the best of The Lauer Power Podcast in 2024. We had an amazing group of guests, great community events, and tremendous leadership insights throughout the year! We are looking forward to making 2025 the best year yet!