Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Gerard Hudspeth, Business Leader, Freeit Data Solutions, and Mayor City of Denton, Texas.

• How did Gerard get started in his career and whatled him to Mayor?
• What does Gerard share about the people that haveshaped his life?
• What does Gerard share about “finding his lane” asMayor?
• What does Gerard share about failure and perseverance?
• What does Gerard share about leadership?
• What does Gerard share about bringing peopletogether?
• What advice does Gerard share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Gerard:

“The bumps in life are what you climb on.”

Connect with Gerard on LinkedIn

Visit Freeit Data Solutions

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

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Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Janet Lawson, Director, Department of Human Resource Management, State of Virginia.

• How did Janet get started in her career?
• What does Janet share about feeling connected?
• When did Janet “find her lane” as a leader serving HR?
• What does Janet share about leadership?
• What does Janet share about the future of work?
• What does Janet share about coaching employees?
• What does Janet share about building brand for workforce?
• What advice does Janet share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Janet:

“The future of work is embracing and adapting to change to help us instead of letting it be obstacles.”

Connect with Janet on LinkedIn

Email Janet

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career “Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Jeff Williams, President and CEO, Graham Associates, Author of the best selling book: The Unity Blueprint, and Former Mayor City of Arlington, Texas.

• How did Jeff get started in his career?
• What does Jeff share about bringing people together?
• What does Jeff share about The Unity Blueprint?
• What does Jeff share about having a plan?
• What does Jeff share about the national medal ofhonor museum?
• What does Jeff share about celebrating wins?
• What does Jeff share about civility and respect?
• What advice does Jeff share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Jeff:

“I think one of the most important things leaders can do is to build a bridge between people and purpose.”

Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn

Order your copy of The Unity Blueprint

Check out Graham Associates

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Briana Garcia, SPHR, Chief Human Resources Officer at ESC Region 20 and 2025-2026 SHRM San Antonio Board President.

• How did Briana get started in her career?
• What does Briana share about the power of your story?
• When did Briana “find her lane” as a leader serving HR?
• What does Briana share about leadership?
• What does Briana share about the future of work?
• What does Briana share about leadership development?
• What does Briana share about volunteer leadership?
• What advice does Briana share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Briana:

“My volunteer work has helped me expand my network and learn from others.”

Connect with Briana on LinkedIn

Visit Careers at ESC Region 20

Visit SHRM San Antonio

Register for 2026 SHRM San Antonio Symposium

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Keri Smith, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at HHHunt:

• How did Keri get started in her career?
• What does Keri share about cultivating relationships?
• When did Keri “find her lane” as a leader serving HR?
• What does Keri share about the thin book of trust?
• What does Keri share about being agile?
• What does Keri share about AI and the future of work?
• What does Keri share about the HR Playbook?
• What advice does Keri share to help others in the workplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Keri:

“When I get to have a good conversation and I feel like there is a strong connection with somebody is what fires me up.”

Connect with Keri on LinkedIn

Visit Careers at HHHunt

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Cami Adam, Relocation and Office Services Specialist at Brinker International.

• How did Cami get started in her career?
• What does Cami share about her dream job?
• When did Cami “find her lane” in mobility?
• What does Cami share about relocating talent?
• What does Cami share about the future of relocation?
• What does Cami share about being proactive and transparent?
• What does Cami share about her most important goal?
• What advice does Cami share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Cami:

“Keep moving up levels. Every level I moved up, I learned more.”

Connect with Cami on LinkedIn

Visit Brinker International

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Jackie Rodriguez, Chief People Officer at Spanish Schoolhouse and Board Member for Women With Promise.

• How did Jackie get started in her career?
• What does Jackie share about how her teachers encouraged her growing up?
• What does Jackie share about the value of certifications?
• What does Jackie share about vulnerability and beingauthentic?
• What does Jackie share about leadership?
• What does Jackie share about building culture?
• What does Jackie share about “Women With Promise”?
• What advice does Jackie share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Jackie:

“We are very future minded because our customers are thefuture!”

Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn

Visit Spanish Schoolhouse

Learn more about Women With Promise

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Ben Cross, CEO at GLOMO and Host of Love and Relo Show.

• How did Ben get started in his career?
• What “life changing” event does Ben share?
• What does Ben share about feeling alone and scared?
• What does Ben share about vulnerability?
• What does Ben share about GLOMO services?
• What does Ben share about being “bold”?
• What does Ben share about WERC Global 25 conference?
• What advice does Ben share to help others in the workplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Ben:

“The fear of staying put had to exceed the fear of steppingout.”

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn

Visit GLOMO

Check out Love and Relo

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next householdgoods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are andwhat are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with John Baldino, President, Humareso, Podcast Co-host, But First Coffee, and KeynoteSpeaker.  

• How did John get started in his career?

• What does John share about Humareso and threebuckets?
• When did John find his lane, and his calling in hiswork?
• What does John share about mentors in his career?
• How does John define leadership?
• What does John share about the future of work?
• What does John share about co-hosting a podcast?
• What advice does John share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quotes from John:

“When you do good work, it moves across all verticals.”

“I pray to live a legacy to lift others up.”

• Connect with John on LinkedIn

• Learn more about Humareso

• Check out “But First Coffee” podcast

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Heather Morgan. Business Development Manager at Commercial Services Group (CSG) and former President at Southeastern Regional Relocation Council (SRRC)

• How did Heather get started in her career? What ledher to her to collections and leadership?
• What does Heather share about King Louis and TomCruise?
• What does Heather share about mentors?
• When did Heather “find her lane” in her career?
• What does Heather share about belief?
• What does Heather share about collections?
• What does Heather share about volunteering?
• What does Heather share about “sharing your story”?
• What advice does Heather share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Heather:

“Everyone has a story. What’s your story?”

Connect with Heather on LinkedIn

Learn more about CSG

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books

• Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
• Life in the Leadership Lane; MovingLeaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
• Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
• Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company