Meet Manish Patel, CMO of SentryBay.

Manish Patel leads with a strong vision, inspiring his teams through empathy and a shared sense of purpose. He believes leadership is rooted in trust, which is built by valuing and engaging individuals, empowering them to achieve collective goals. By celebrating small wins and embracing adaptability, Manish encourages innovation and resilience, equipping his teams to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Manish deeply values empathy, integrity, and continuous growth. He continues to grow by updating his skills, staying ahead of trends, and participating in leadership development programs such as The Keep it Real™ Leadership program.

Meet Meryl Simmons, EOS Implementer at Outpace and Business Coach.

Meryl Simmons champions a vision of unity and purpose. She believes trust is built through consistent, transparent actions and must be earned over time. Meryl ignites a sense of purpose within teams, empowering them to make decisions while fostering accountability. Her leadership style embraces clarity, adaptability, and resilience, enabling teams to navigate challenges quickly and confidently. By simplifying the complex and creating room for learning from mistakes, Meryl helps businesses align their goals with their vision and take ownership of their outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of “walking the walk” and ensuring that everyone in the organization is connected to the bigger picture.

Meet Alyssa Nolte, CEO of TruVue and Principal Consultant for Ology.

Alyssa Nolte believes trust is built through a series of actions and is a natural byproduct of consistent, trustworthy behavior. She emphasizes that trust must be earned. Passionate about teamwork and collective success, she believes it's crucial to see the team performing at their highest level rather than relying on one superstar. Alyssa understands the importance of everyone comprehending the "why" behind the team's vision, which helps them align their goals with that vision and be held accountable. She values empathy in leadership and stresses the importance of intentional human-to-human connections, making an effort to understand where others are coming from.

Meet Rob Blasi, Partner and Chief People Officer at Riviera Dining Group.

Rob believes that leaders must constantly evolve their leadership styles to stay effective. Passionate about education and development, he thrives on inspiring, motivating, and guiding individuals to grow into their next roles. One of his favorite quotes is, "Don’t confuse leadership with power," reflecting his values of excellence, integrity, and consistency. Rob is always looking for innovative approaches to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. He emphasizes motivating his team through recognition, rewards, and continuous development opportunities like leadership training, new technology, and coaching.

As a lifelong learner, Rob loves to read books and travel.

Meet Danielle Hughes, Chief Personality Officer for More Than Words Marketing, as she shares what

inspires her to be a great leader.

Danielle leads through action and inspires others to keep motivating themselves. She believes in the

importance of capability, execution, and taking charge. Danielle’s core values rest on honesty, being a

truth-teller, loyalty, and authenticity, emphasizing that delivery matters as much as the message.

Danielle embodies a growth mindset, driven by curiosity and continuous learning, and finds joy in

diverse interests.

Meet Jason Cone, Chief Public Policy Officer at Robin Hood, and Co-Founder of BlueCheck Ukraine as he shares what inspires him to be a great leader.

Jason believes Leadership is about taking risks, finding yourself every day, and embracing change to lead through uncertainty. Jason talks about three critical components of leadership – Healing, Listening and Questioning, and how great leaders need great teams to lift each other up!

Welcome Joel Greenwald, ESQ, the Founder and Managing Partner of Greenwald Doherty LLP Counsel for Employers.

Joel underscores the significance of decisiveness, leading by example, and effective communication, even in the face of necessary pivots. Over 26 years in business, he's faced numerous challenges but his approach has remained consistent: listen to people, gather information, and invest in self-growth.

Meet Jerry Gibson, Executive Director of Systems that Work, LLC. Jerry defines leadership as investing in PEOPLE!

Lead your team with integrity, consistency, and honesty. Find a mentor and then be a mentor. Embrace mistakes, fuel continuous growth through learning, and master the art of mentorship. As a seasoned leader, he finds the biggest joy in empowering his team to succeed.

In this podcast episode, meet Brian Rowley, Chief Marketing Officer of BrightSign. Hear him talk about how Leaders must embrace empathy by revealing vulnerability, acknowledging the unseen, and including diverse perspectives. He emphasizes values like respect and fairness towards guiding a decision. He advises to focus on the controllable, give your 100%, and leave the rest to unfold gradually.

Meet Alexandra McDermott, International Book Publisher, Global Leader, and Motivational Coach at Pen Crown Publishing. As a leader, she emphasizes stepping into your power unapologetically and inspiring followership. Leadership transcends age or position—you can lead from any chair. Resilience and adaptability are the keys to converting challenges into opportunities.