The Drop In CEO

On today’s episode Brandy McCarley shares how focusing on purpose and values elevates individuals and leadership skills. Join Deborah and Brandy as they discuss assessments to evaluate strengths, having a diplomatic communication style, and building better relationships as leaders.

Brandy McCarley is an employee alignment executive advisor who works with CEOs and business owners on clarifying the cultural dynamics within their companies and finding the right employees for each role. Brandy knows how stressful it can be working in a culture in which you don’t quite fit. She is passionate about employee alignment because it allows her to empower others to reach their highest aim while helping employers improve their team.

You can connect with Brandy in the following ways:

Website: https://brandymccarley.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandymccarley/

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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Today’s episode is a sneak peek into my new book, The CEO’s Compass, and what it means to not only achieve peace of mind but be an example to your team of how they navigate change with calm and confidence. During this episode I’m telling stories of my own transition from high stress to peace of mind as well as how I saw the change in those around me.

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who leading their team through a rapid transition and looking for a resource and guide to help them stay confident, focused, and a mentor for others. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On today’s episode Dave Tonucci shares how he focuses on individual development and mentorship to create leaders from managers. Listen in as Deborah and Dave discuss looking beyond performance when considering leadership roles, creating a succession plan for sustainable business, and the characteristics of a transition leader.

Dave Tonucci is a corporate executive that has had a unique journey through multiple industries with opportunities to work globally enabling him to incorporate these experiences to build his personal leadership style.  As a technical expert he has managed multinational teams in regulatory affairs, toxicology and product safety.  Dave describes himself as a servant leader and mentor, focusing his efforts to motivate, enable and develop team to exceed their personal expectations and deliver impactful business results.  He has worked with senior government officials, academics, C-suite executives, and trade association leaders to make meaningful improvements in the global consumer products market.

You can connect with Dave via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-tonucci

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who are feeling lost in their own ambition and are ready to reclaim their path to success and lead others home. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On today’s episode Dr. Oleg Konovalov explains the process of creating strong leaders by focusing on your vision and mindset. Listen in as Deborah and Oleg discuss how to evaluate your own potential first, identifying the problems that need to be solved, and how to involve your entire team in solutions.

Dr. Oleg Konovalov is a thought leader, author, business educator, consultant, and coach with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting Fortune 500 companies both in the UK and internationally.

Oleg is on the Thinkers50 Radar, Global Gurus Top 30, has been recognized as #1 Global Thought Leader on Culture by Thinkers 360, is #1 Global Leading Coach (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50) and has been named as one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring Global Thought Leaders by The Excelligent.

You can connect with Oleg via his website: https://www.olegkonovalov.com/

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who are feeling lost in their own ambition and are ready to reclaim their path to success and lead others home. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On today’s episode Pierre Quinn reveals his best advice for finding clarity as a leader. Listen in as Deborah and Pierre discuss seeking out new perspectives as a leader, using assessments to build a strong team, and how guiding others transforms yourself.

Pierre Quinn is a speaker, leadership coach, consultant who focuses on helping others to assess their strengths, understand organizational culture, and foster the relationships that lead to personal and professional transformation. As a gifted communicator and engaging storyteller the most frequently asked question is, “When can Pierre come back?”

Pierre is the author of Leading While Green: How Emerging Leaders Can Ripen Into Effective Leaders and Leading While Scared: How To Find The Courage To Keep Going. He is the CEO of The Cardell Group, LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on growing leaders and empowering teams of all sizes. Pierre holds graduate degrees in communication and theology from Andrews University and a certificate in Executive Leadership from Howard University.


You can connect with Pierre in the following ways:

Website: pierrecquinn.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pierrequinn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pierrequinn

YouTube: www.youtube.com/pierrequinn

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who are feeling lost in their own ambition and are ready to reclaim their path to success and lead others home. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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Today on the Drop in CEO Maurizio Volpi discusses his journey as a leader managing a team in constant transition, as the pandemic continues to impact the manufacturing sector of business. Listen in as Deborah and Maurizio discuss understanding who we are as humans before we can lead others, leaning on existing teams before implementing changes as a new leader, and how the flavor and fragrance industry has its own heroes.

Maurizio Volpi began his career in consumer goods with P&G and Reckitt Benckiser in Italy, working in various marketing roles. In 2000, he joined Givaudan Italy as Account Manager in Milan before moving to Argenteuil in 2003 as Head of Marketing Consumer Products Europe. 

You can connect with Maurizio via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurizio-volpi-2b02711/

Are you a CEO dealing with change? Part inspiration, part strategy, I’ve created this resource for CEO’s who are feeling lost in their own ambition and are ready to reclaim their path to success and lead others home. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

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On this episode Richard Davidson shares the importance of motivation in the role of team management. In this discussion Richard and Deborah dive into what motivation looks like on a daily and on-going basis, as well as how new leaders can embrace current systems by focusing on what’s going well.

‘Give a person a fish and you feed him for a day, but teach a person to fish and you feed him for a lifetime’ is one of the key guiding principles of Richard Davidson throughout his career.  Now, the Senior VP of Sales, R& D and Marketing at Mafco/Whole Earth Brands and previously the General Manager of the Taste Business Unit of Frutarom/IFF North America, Richard’s career has been defined by his ability to identify, harness and develop the best talents in those who he manages.

You can connect with Richard in the following ways:

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/richard-davidson-ms-01843714

Websites: www.wholeearthbrands.com

                  www.magnasweet.com 

                  www.merisant.com 

You can download a preview of the CEOs Compass here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

When I began the Drop in CEO Podcast, I knew that the best advice we could ever receive was from people who had been there. Now that we're over 100 episodes in, I thought it was time to pool some of the best advice into a collection that you could use to elevate your leadership and start putting humans first. You can download the full guide here: https://bit.ly/humancentrichero

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The worst thing we can do as leaders is try to solve every problem on our own. On today’s episode Deborah shares the second chapter of her upcoming book, “The CEO’s Compass,” diving into how to figure out what you want out of a partnership and why a partner is essential when achieving peace of mind. She also discusses the systems needed to not only solve, but identify your business issues, as well as indicators that you’re ready for an outside look at your process.

You can download a preview of the CEOs Compass here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

When I began the Drop in CEO Podcast, I knew that the best advice we could ever receive was from people who had been there. Now that we're over 100 episodes in, I thought it was time to pool some of the best advice into a collection that you could use to elevate your leadership and start putting humans first. You can download the full guide here: https://bit.ly/humancentrichero

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Today Trey Taylor shares the value of looking at leadership through new perspectives as well as the importance of having mentors you can trust. Listen in as Deborah and Trey discuss how your education can impact your thoughts and perspective as well as the definition of ownership thinking and why we need to focus on being the person we needed when we were younger.  

Trey Taylor is the managing director of Trinity Blue, a consultancy designed to provide executive coaching and strategic planning to C-Suite leaders. His experience derives from fields as diverse as technology, financial services, venture capital, and commercial real estate development. Frequently featured as a keynote speaker, he has addressed attendees at the Human Capital Institute, the Ascend Conference, and many other engagements.

You can find out more about Taylor’s consulting work at trinity-blue.com.

When I began the Drop in CEO Podcast, I knew that the best advice we could ever receive was from people who had been there. Now that we're over 100 episodes in, I thought it was time to pool some of the best advice into a collection that you could use to elevate your leadership and start putting humans first. You can download the full guide here: https://bit.ly/humancentrichero

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel the weight of being a the “True North” for your team? On today’s episode Deborah shares the first chapter of her upcoming book, “The CEO’s Compass” where she helps CEOs acknowledge how and when they get lost in success and simple strategies for finding their way back home.  

You can download a preview of the CEOs Compass here: https://mailchi.mp/coviellocm/the-ceos-compass

When I began the Drop in CEO Podcast, I knew that the best advice we could ever receive was from people who had been there. Now that we're over 100 episodes in, I thought it was time to pool some of the best advice into a collection that you could use to elevate your leadership and start putting humans first. You can download the full guide here: https://bit.ly/humancentrichero

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.