In this interview, you're gonna hear us talk about:
* How Chris was "thrown into the fire" on his first day as president in what may be one of the most difficult things a company president must handle well.

* Chris also shares one of his favorite phrases on leadership success. So much truth in this quote.

* We also talk about why WebStrategies generally doesn't use contracts with its clients.

* Chris is confident in his purposeful style of leadership that has a lot to do with accountability, stretching the team, and candor to name a few.

* He is very transparent about a recent big mistake that he made with his team. I am certain that any authentic leader will recognize how easy it was for Chris to make this mistake.

* and much, much more.

In this episode, you hear us talk about:

* I asked Dave what made him decide to run for Congress.

* In what now seems like a foretelling of his post-political career, Dave shares what he would have done if he hadn't run for Congress.

* He describes what the worst leaders do.

* Dave gives career advice to young people preparing for the workforce.

* Dave shares a great story of his very first vote in Congress and the ripple effect it created.

* He answers why he agreed to do this interview with me.

* I even ask Dave a question that stumps him.

and much, much more.

You're gonna hear us talk about:

* How winning a pageant lead her to the start of her career and then goes on to share her career history that clearly no one could have ever planned.

* She talks about her opportunity to become "Chief of Staff" at a famous winery which is a title she did not ultimately get.

* Danielle's story about falling into the Chamber world by using the chamber as a selling tool in her pre-chamber sales job.

* She talks about the difficulty she had leading 17 team members at the age of 23 and how high performers aren't always ready to be promoted.

* Danielle has a great story about not winning the Chamber Executive of the Year without her knowing she was nominated only to win the honor a year later.

* She also shares a story about a time when her Twitter account was hacked.

This is an Authentic Interview with Richmond's very own Andrew Freiden, Executive Weather Producer at NBC Channel 12.

In this episode, you hear us talk about:

* Andrew's early career in broadcasting.
* A time when he turned down a broadcast promotion.
* His thoughts about local celebrities and the ego that goes along with being recognized in public.
* Andrew shares a story a previous boss who focused on the wrong things and mostly managed through email.
* Andrew shares a great example of how intentional he is with the words that he uses every day. Even the words he uses in his family. * Did you know there is a difference between the words, "Sleep" and "Nap"?
* In addition to talking about leadership, we get a few science lessons about your air conditioner, and the wind chill produced from a ceiling fan.
* Let's not forget the reason why Andrews phone case is pink.
* and much, much more.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
* American Meteorological Society
* Highbridge State Park
* The Firefly Festival at High Bridge
* Book: The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

We talk about:

* How he has been able to be confident when letting someone go and his rule for hiring when he comes across an "A" player.

* What Bill says is the hardest thing about leadership and what you have to give up when you are a leader.

and much, much more.

The last 5 or so minutes of the audio also changes. I had a technical problem with the main feed and the last few questions were captured by the phone I was using to record video. You can still hear it, but the sound quality clearly shifts.

In this episode:

* How Tom started working (and leading others) 50 hours a week for a $1 an hour at age 10.

* How new leaders get to choose how they will lead and what causes experienced leaders to become cynical.

* What senior leaders must do to create long-term impact on their organization.

* What the Chinese told us about today's leadership more than 2500 years ago.

* What Tom says are the four ingredients for a good leadership development program.

* and much, much more.

In this episode:

* You are going to love what is non-negotiable for Mark. I think it became a non-negotiable for just about everyone in the room.

* You will learn about Mark's definition of "Above Average" and it hits you right in the face.

* I tell Mark why I was so disappointed that he didn't wear his trademark T-shirt.

* We even get into what is on Mark's bucket list (maybe you can help).

* and much, much more.

Bryan has an amazing professional story leading organizations like 2b (which he sold to Ticketmaster) and SmartBox. You will hear those stories in this interview.

In this episode we talk about:

How Bryan ended up in a room by himself with 53 Monet paintings

What new businesses need to do that they probably aren't doing

The 3 MUSTS every startup MUST have

and much, much more.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Lighthouse Labs

Richmond Baseball

1717 Innovation Center

Capital One

Scot has an amazing story including the early days of starting the Virginia Council of CEOs 17 years ago and now growth in Charlottesville. It's a story anyone with a mission to make a difference needs to hear.

You're gonna hear us talk about:

As an organization, overcoming the impact of the 2008 recession

Scot's biggest struggle now

What advice Scot would give to a new entrepreneur

and much, much more.

Shanna has an amazing story that anyone struggling with obstacles and detours will appreciate hearing. Shanna is a connector, speaker, and trainer. She is the founder and CEO of FABWOMEN. FABWOMEN is a fast-growing and woman-focused organization that provides purpose filled events for its members.

In today's episode, we talk about:

What being Fearless, Authentic, and Bold means.

How Shanna describes success.

Why is it important where you network and with who (or is it 'whom).

and much, much more.