Leadership is the Conversation: Let's Talk

Program Description:  In this episode, Darrin Walton, Executive Director of Claims, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance shares with us his discovery of the book The Leap to Leader How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership by Adam Bryant, Harvard Business Review Press.  Darrin, who has been leading others for the better part of 30 years, shares with us what drew him to this book and why these practical ideas may benefit you on your own leadership journey.    

Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

Program Description:  In this episode, Darrin Walton, Executive Director of Claims, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance shares with us his discovery of the book The Leap to Leader How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership by Adam Bryant, Harvard Business Review Press.  Darrin, who has been leading others for the better part of 30 years, shares with us what drew him to this book and why these practical ideas may benefit you on your own leadership journey.    

Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

Program Description:  Today you will meet Rick Kuster, Senior Vice-President Chief Marketing Officer, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance.  Listen in as Rick acknowledges those early mentors who saw his potential and set him on his leadership path.  A journey that took Rick out of his preference for leading one-on-one to leading hundreds.  Rick reminds us to trust ourselves, be “who we are” and resist the pressure to lead like others.  This one-one-one conversation is the second in our new series of “Inside the Leader’s Studio.”  Inside the Leader’s Studio will explore how today’s working leaders became who they are and how they lead.

Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

Program Description:  Today you will meet Rick Kuster, Senior Vice-President Chief Marketing Officer, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance.  Listen in as Rick acknowledges those early mentors who saw his potential and set him on his leadership path.  A journey that took Rick out of his preference for leading one-on-one to leading hundreds.  Rick reminds us to trust ourselves, be “who we are” and resist the pressure to lead like others.  This one-one-one conversation is the second in our new series of “Inside the Leader’s Studio.”  Inside the Leader’s Studio will explore how today’s working leaders became who they are and how they lead.

Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

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Program Description:  This one-one-one conversation with Bill Montgomery, President & CEO of Celina Insurance Group is the first in our new series “Inside the Leader’s Studio.”   This series, hosted by Jim Dickson, Managing Partner, Equis Consulting will explore how today’s working leaders became who they are and how they lead.  

Listen in as Bill shares with us his life experiences that would later shape his leadership style.  From his early formative years in athletics and Scouting to a law degree and then at age 28, being elected to the Indiana House of Representatives, serving two terms.  All different paths leading to his current role as President and CEO of Celina Insurance Group in Celina, Ohio.  

Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

Program Description:  In this episode, Jim Dickson, Senior Consultant and Executive Coach at Equis Consulting shares his impressions of Michael Bungay Stanier’s book The Coaching Habit. Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever.  Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

Program Description:  In this episode, Jim Dickson, Senior Consultant and Executive Coach at Equis Consulting shares his impressions of Michael Bungay Stanier’s book The Coaching Habit:  Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever.  Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

Program Description:  In this episode, Firouzeh Dittmar, Regional Property Manager with Sheehan Property Management, shares her passion and purpose for creating a work environment where everyone can bring their authentic self.  Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

Program Description:  In this episode, Firouzeh Dittmar, Regional Property Manager with Sheehan Property Management, shares her passion and purpose for creating a work environment where everyone can bring their authentic self.  Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.

Program Description:  In this episode, we hear from our guest, Michael Brode, Vice-President of Educational and Technical Services at the Property and Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), as we discuss how PLRB supports the insurance industry and in particular the challenges associated with a changing workforce.  Please note that all views expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group.