Leadmore Podcast

Jennifer Jacobs will always tell it to you straight. As a college volleyball coach, she’s created a culture of open communication and transparency with her team that has translated to success on and off the court. In this episode, Coach Jacobs shares what it’s like to lead a team through a pandemic, her thoughts on children specializing in one sport, and how the Black Lives Matter movement inspired her to better her community.---Connect with John T. MeyerFollow Leadmore on InstagramSubscribe ...

What have we learned from 2020? How will we use this knowledge to become better leaders in 2021 and beyond? In the last episode of 2020, we ask several past guests of the Leadmore Podcast one question: What is your hope for leaders in 2021? Hear replies from several great leaders as well John’s hopes for the year ahead. We'll toast goodbye to 2020 and look forward to inspiring leaders in 2021.---Connect with John T. MeyerFollow Leadmore on InstagramSubscribe to the Leadmore newsletterJoin the...

The idea of home was always evolving for Benya Kraus. She grew up in Bangkok and rural Minnesota, and after attending school on the east coast, realized the big city wasn’t where she belonged. Benya knew there was work to be done back in rural Minnesota, and today, she is a co-founder of Lead for America, a nonprofit working to inspire dynamic, diverse leaders to return home and tackle small communities’ toughest challenges. In this episode, Benya shares the origin story of Lead for America a...

Dr. Ben Meyerink started his career as a physician in the middle of a global pandemic. After completing his residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, Ben moved home to South Dakota to work as a family physician at Avera Health. Dr. Ben cares deeply about his patients and the role of doctors in their communities. In this episode, Ben describes what a day looks like at a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, why he decided to become a physician, and what the future of healthcare looks like be...

Sarah Carnes moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to become a partner in a digital marketing startup. A few years later, the two co-founders were gone, and she became CEO, leading a team of 14 employees. In this episode, Sarah discusses how to keep the best parts of an organization alive while making your own mark, the importance of setting expectations with your team and clients, and how growing up on a farm had a positive impact on her.---Connect with John T. MeyerFollow Leadmore on Instagra...

There are many ways to build a business, and Matt Paulson has always done it his own way. Marketbeat began as an email newsletter while Matt was in college and today is a $10 million financial news media company with only nine employees. Matt learned in college what kind of job he wanted—and which kind he didn’t—so he started a small business in his dorm room. Now, he has his sights set on becoming the next Yahoo! Finance. Matt is involved in the Sioux Falls community with startups, politics,...

In the first solo episode of Leadmore, host John T. Meyer describes the 5 senses of leadership. He shares a personal story for each sense (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) as they relate to the leadership journey. Throughout this episode, John reflects on insights shared in the first 24 episodes of the Leadmore podcast. This is a special gratitude edition of the Leadmore Podcast— we hope you enjoy!---Connect with John T. MeyerFollow Leadmore on InstagramSubscribe to the Leadmore newsletterJ...

Jen Ford Reedy described herself as a “do-gooder” from early childhood, but she never knew where to focus her desire to help. Today she spends her time thinking about how to merge the worlds of philanthropy, business, and government as president of the Bush Foundation. In this episode, Jen shares the origin story of the Bush Foundation, her take on whether foundations should be ongoing or terminal, and how theirs is supporting today’s leaders.---Connect with John T. MeyerFollow Leadmore on In...

Brandon Zhang will never stop learning. In just the past six months, he’s launched a podcast, grown his Twitter following to nearly 10K, and landed a high-profile apprenticeship—all during his first semester at Columbia. Brandon is just 19, but he has plenty of lessons to share with leaders young and old. In this episode, we discuss what it means to have a student mindset, what it’s like going to college remotely during a global pandemic, and how Brandon uses mental models in his everyday lif...

Kendra Gottsleben is one of the most positive people you’ll ever meet. Kendra was born with a disability and has faced several obstacles and doubters in her life, but she wakes up every day with a smile on her face and a desire to help others. She’s an author of three books and a strong advocate for others with disabilities. In this episode, hear Kendra’s story and learn how she turns every one of life’s lemons immediately into lemonade.---Connect with John T. MeyerFollow Leadmore on Instagra...