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 KimLaughlin, Cultural Apex Coach and Keynote Speaker

• How did Kim get started in her career? What led herto HR and Leadership?
• What does Kim share about going to work on Monday?
• When did Kim “find her lane” in her career?
• How does Kim describe leadership?
• What does Kim share about culture?
• What does Kim share about performance improvement?
• What does Kim share about defining success?
• What does Kim share about active listening?
• What advice does Kim share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Kim:

“Pay attention to your health or your health is going to make you pay attention.”

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn

Visit Kim’s Website

Learn more about Reach the Apex Leadership Course

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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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 Danny Rojas, SHRM-CP, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at The Container Store and DallasHR 2024 Recruiting Leader of the Year.

• How did Danny get started in his career?
• When did Danny “find his lane” in his career?
• What does Danny share about mentorship?
• What does Danny share about the impact of 9/11?
• What does Danny share about passion?
• What does Danny share about today’s recruiting landscape?
• What does Danny share about differentiating yourself
• What does Danny share about being intentional?
• What advice does Danny share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Danny:

“Every hire we make is somebody’s life we can potentiallychange.”

Connect with Danny on LinkedIn

Visit The Container Store

Check out Tailored Vets – A mission to support military in transition

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 Jim D’Amico, Vice President Talent Acquisition at Caliber Collision, Globally RecognizedLeader in Talent Acquisition.

• How did Jim get started in his career? What led himto TA and Leadership?
• What does Jim share about mentorship?
• When did Jim “find his lane” in his career?
• What does Jim share about the recruiting landscape?
• What does Jim share about leadership?
• What does Jim share about the stages learn, earn,and return?
• What does Jim share about “the power of a team”?
• What does Jim share about “changing lanes” to support military transition?
• What advice does Jim share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Jim:

“The Copier doesn’t thank you. It doesn’t care where it’s plugged in, but the person does.”

“My job is to set true north for my team.”

Connect with Jim on LinkedIn

Visit website to learn more Caliber Collision

Jim’s Book Recommendations: The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

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 keepyou on track.

Connect with Bruce

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 andwhat are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Adam Lowy, Founder and Executive Director at Move For Hunger… Mobilizingtransportation resources to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

• How did Adam get started in his career?
• When did Adam “find his lane” in his career?
• What does Adam share about mentors?
• What does Adam share about being on the KellyClarkson Show?
• What does Adam share about “expired food labels”?
• What does Adam share about setting a world recordknocking down cereal boxes?
• What does Adam share about building community?
• What does Adam share about getting involved?
• What advice does Adam share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Adam:

“The cause doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have a solution in place to actually fix it.”

“4,057,910 people will go hungry in Texas tonight.”

Connect with Adam on LinkedIn

Visit Move For Hunger

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 Dana Dillard, Founder of Jack Fruit Leadership Institute, Author and Speaker

• How did Dana get started in her career? What led herto HR and Leadership?
• What does Dana share about ”doubt”?
• When did Dana “find her lane” in her career?
• How does Dana describe leadership?
• What does Dana share about her book Jack Fruit Leadership?
• What does Dana share about uniqueness and belonging?
• What does Dana share about psychological safety?
• What does Dana share about being transparent?
• What advice does Dana share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Dana:

“If you don’t have a boss promoting you and being the president of your fan club, there’s somebody out there who could be that.”

“Leadership is someone who wakes up thinking about theirteam.”

Connect with Dana on LinkedIn

Visit Dana’s website to learn more about Jack FruitLeadership

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.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeGet 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 Ann Marie Prim, Director of Human Resources at HFS and 2025 President at Hill Country HR Association.

• How did Anna Marie get started in her career? Whatled her to HR and Leadership?
• What does Anna Marie share about her nickname ”Grace”?
• What does Anna Marie share about her mentors?
• When did Anna Marie “find her lane” in her career?
• What does Anna Marie share about learning the business?
• What does Anna Marie share about volunteerleadership?
• What does Anna Marie share about visionaryleadership?
• What does Anna Marie share the upcoming HR + SafetyCongress?
• What advice does Anna Marie share to help others inthe workplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote from Anna Marie:

“We are in an unknown season – there’s a lot of changes happening on the horizon. Saty focused on preparing as-if, but moving forward.”

Connect with Anna Marie on LinkedIn

Visit website to learn more HFS

Visit Hill Country HRMA to learn more.

Register for 2025 HR + Safety Congress in September

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.

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.

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 Joel Zeff, National Keynote Speaker, Conference Emcee, Awards Host, Humorist, and Author – NEW book “Make The Right Choice”. How did Joel get started in his career? What led himto speaking?

• When did Joel “find his lane” in his career?
• What does Joel share about mentors?
• What does Joel share about his new book “Make TheRight Choice”?
• What does Joel share about following your passion?
• What does Joel share about having fun at work?
• What does Joel share about building and strengthening relationships?
• What does Joel share about celebrating “TA-DA”?
• What advice does Joel share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Joel:

“Having fun is the foundation to great leadership and teamwork.”

“Fun isn’t all about laughing and being silly, it’s also finding success, accomplishing and helping people.”

Connect with Joel on LinkedIn

Visit Joel Zeff Website

Get Joel’s New Book: Make The Right Choice

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 andwhat are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Sara Stoub, CIR, CSP, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Higginbotham...

• How did Sara get started in her career? What led herto Recruiting and Leadership?
• What does Sara share about her “pre-med moment”?
• What does Sara share about her board of directors?
• When did Sara “find her lane” in her career?
• What does Sara share about Talent Acquisition?
• What does Sara share about agency and corporate recruiting differences?
• What does Sara share about developing influence?
• What does Sara share standing out to attract talent?
• What advice does Sara share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Sara:

“Biggest challenge for a corporate recruiter is to know yourmarket.”

“Look insider yourself… What gets you up in the morning?”

Connect with Sara on LinkedIn

Visit website to learn more Higginbotham

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 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 Thomas Blackwell, Founder and CEO at Say Do Achieve, Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and Peak Performance Coach.

• How did Thomas get started in his career? What led himto speaking and leadership?
• What does Thomas share about “storytelling”?
• When did Thomas “find his lane” in his career?
• What does Thomas share about his book “The Liberty Of Our Language Revealed”?
• What does Thomas share about your belief system?
• When does Thomas share about “the power of yourwords”?
• What does Thomas share about “the rate of vibration”?
• What does Thomas share about “changing people”?
• What advice does Thomas share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Thomas:

“We cannot attract that which we criticize.”

“Our thoughts and our words create vibrations that travel out to the universe and attract similar vibrations and manifest circumstances in our life.”

Connect with Thomas Blackwell

Purchase The Liberty Of Our Language Revealed

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.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkTree

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!

*Listed Top Texas Leadership Podcast by Feedspot.

This week, I am talking with Cheri Garcia, Founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency for second chances.

• How did Cheri get started in her career? What led herto Staffing and Leadership?
• What does Cheri share about the different “levels ofsobriety”?
• When did Cheri “find her lane” in her career?
• What does Cheri share about mentors?
• What does Cheri share about letting go to become astronger leader?
• What gave Cheri the courage to share her story?
• What does Cheri share about “12 Step Starting OverProgram”?
• What does Cheri share about hiring second chanceoffenders?
• What advice does Cheri share to help others in theworkplace?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Cheri:

“Without community, we really can’t heal.”

“Everyone deserves a second chance to work.”

Learn more about Cornbread Hustle

Connect with Cheri here and mention the podcast

Cheri’s Book Recommendation: Let Them and Battlefield of the Mind

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.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with BruceGet 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