The Edge

On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with Ashley Bontrager Lehman, Founder & CEO of Ember Recreational Vehicles. Ashley shares her journey from growing up in a family deeply rooted in the RV industry to forging her own path as an entrepreneur. She opens up about launching a business during the pandemic, the power of branding, and navigating family dynamics in business. They also discuss leadership, team culture, and the intentionality that drives her success.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, vision, and the fire that fuels great leadership.

Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn. Learn more about Ember Recreational Vehicles.

Key Takeaways:

• How Ember came to be (2:08)
• Starting a business during the pandemic (4:35)
• Ashley's marketing background and influence on current role (6:01)
• The origin of the name Ember (8:05)
• Navigating the family side of the business (10:06)
• Handling differing opinions (11:58)
• Best team and what made it special (13:00)
• Defining who you want to be as a leader (16:54)
• Ashley's edge (18:19)
• Intentionality (20:41)

Lane Monson, founder of Platinum Circle Coaching, and co-host Taylor Covey dive into his leadership journey from CEO to entrepreneur to executive coach. Lane talks about leveraging structure for good, how the greatest leaders work on their thoughts & beliefs, and the power of authentic connection.

Connect with Lane on LinkedIn. Learn more about Platinum Circle Coaching.

Key Takeaways:

• Growing up (2:20)
• Getting started in the tech industry (4:16)
• Leadership development as part of the culture (6:30)
• Transition to being a first-time CEO (8:48)
• The role of structure (12:18)
• Characteristics of great leaders (15:35)
• Leadership as an infinite game (17:51)
• The power of authentic connection (21:01)
• Invaluable mentors and coaches (22:00)
• Lane's edge (28:00)
• Seek first to understand, then to be understood. (29:10)
• The Four Abilities (31:00)

Crystal Miller joins co-host Courtney Montfort to talk about mentorship, core values, compassion, and family. Crystal is the President of IU Health Foundation and Senior Vice President for IU Health, leading philanthropy and sustainability efforts. In this episode, she and Courtney explore how values are always at the foundation of the health system's efforts to not only provide more robust clinical care to patients, but also to be better neighbors and improve the communities they serve. Crystal also discusses the role her dad has had in shaping her leadership journey and helping her discover her edge.

Connect with Crystal on LinkedIn. Learn more about IU Health & IU Health Foundation. Learn more about the All The Difference campaign.

Key Takeaways:

• Hoosier by choice (1:30)
• IU Health & philanthropy growth (1:52)
• Crystal's leadership journey (3:11)
• Mentorship (6:10)
• Sustainability at IU Health (7:00)
• All The Difference campaign (9:06)
• Core values alignment (14:12)
• Family & the importance of communication (18:11)
• Raising kind, happy humans (19:50)
• Crystal's edge (23:26)

Adam Frederico, owner of Utah's Frederico Outdoor Living and an EOS Implementer, joins co-host Taylor Covey to talk about his journey to entrepreneurship and taking over the family business. They discuss the impact EOS has had in aligning his team to one vision. Adam shares his leadership approach to helping others become the best versions of themselves. They also explore the importance of change and how Adam strives to stay connected with family.

Connect with Adam on LinkedIn. Learn more about Frederico Outdoor Living and EOS Worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

• Growing up around the family business (1:24)
• Studying business in college & starting in Chicago (2:40)
• Early career lessons (3:25)
• Exploring business ownership (4:35)
• Taking the plunge and moving back to Utah (6:17)
• Navigating the family business transition (8:42)
• Embracing EOS (12:52)
• Becoming an EOS Implementer (17:07)
• Leadership journey (19:04)
• How do I help other people become the best versions of themselves? (21:00)
• Leadership lessons from others (23:03)
• Adam and his team's edge (25:55)
• What makes teams great? (30:09)
• Keeping close to family (32:50)

Sally Leyes joins co-host Courtney Montfort to talk about what set her on a trajectory of taking risks and trying new things. She discusses her 17+year journey with Cummins Inc., a global power solutions technology leader headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, and shares lessons from the new roles & challenges she said yes to along the way.

Connect with Sally on LinkedIn. Learn more about Cummins.

Key Takeaways:

• Cummins & it's long history (1:55)
• Sally's different roles (2:50)
• Learning to rely on a team (5:47)
• A trajectory and path of trying new things (7:55)
• Taking the lessons learned today & looking forward (11:36)
• Family balance – true partnership and team (12:26)

Host Tim Leman is joined by South Bend (IN) teen Rima for this episode of The Edge. Rima was recently named Midwest Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club and is one of just six teens competing at Nationals. She and Tim discuss the impact Club has made on her life – teaching her fundamental values and pushing her to raise the bar. Rima has found her voice and passion for advocacy; she has a gift for communication and a drive to be a servant leader.

Learn more about Rima and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor.

Key Takeaways:

• Youth of the Year program and Rima's passions (1:45)
• Robotics & community (5:42)
• Family support (8:09)
• Twin relationship (9:45)
• Once a Club kid, always a Club kid (11:07)
• How she got involved in advocacy (14:32)
• Rima's edge (17:11)
• Servant leadership (20:42)
• Where Rima sees herself in the future (22:08)

Dr. Carrazco of Happy Kids Pediatrics, a family-run practice in Arizona, joins co-host Alex Rodriguez, to discuss his leadership journey, reflect on his blessings, and share valuable life lessons. He talks about humility, as well as finding & following your passion. Dr. Carrazco and Alex also explore what makes a cohesive team and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.

Connect with Dr. Carrazco and learn more about Happy Kids Pediatrics on their website.

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Carrazco's story (2:00)
• Starting Happy Kids Pediatrics (4:25)
• Nobody does anything by themselves (7:40)
• Leadership journey (8:20)
• Humility (9:40)
• Best team (10:35)
• Dr. Carrazco's edge (13:33)
• Staying close to family (15:00)
• Never compare yourself to anybody (16:42)
• Don't take yourself too seriously (20:43)
• Find your passion (21:50)

Kara Woolsey, CEO of Mom Water, joins co-host Courtney Montfort to explore the importance of asking questions and looking at things through different lenses. She discusses Mom Water's unique origin story and her own leap of faith, while also diving into the vital importance of people and culture.

Connect with Kara on LinkedIn. Learn more about Mom Water.

Key Takeaways:

• The Mom Water Story (1:30)
• Looking at things differently (5:05)
• Dad Water enters the mix (5:53)
• Kara's journey (7:27)
• Leap of faith (9:50)
• Her mom's leadership example (11:11)
• Family & teamwork (13:00)
• Balancing family and career (13:52)
• Kara's edge (14:40)
• Your lens is so important (16:35)
• Advice to leaders (17:05)
• People are everything (20:15)
• Mom Water's edge (20:30)

Julie Wright is the Vice President of Employee Engagement at Royal United Mortgage, a national mortgage lender headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Julie joins co-host Courtney Montfort to share a glimpse into her talk "Dear Younger Self," where she reflects on the challenges she faced 10 years ago when she began a new role. She discusses the lessons she learned during that time and how she has grown as a leader.

Connect with Julie on LinkedIn. Learn more about Royal United Mortgage.

Key Takeaways:

• "Dear Younger Self" (4:00)

• The importance of being reflective, authentic, and vulnerable (8:22)

• Vulnerability isn't a weakness (9:20)

• Julie's turning point at Royal United (12:30)

• Bringing your whole self to work (20:10)

• Forming trusting relationships (22:55)

• Practice being vulnerable (25:07)

Onesimo (Mo) Vigil is the CEO of Inteli-Care, a locally owned, non-medical home health care provider based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mo joins co-host Alex Rodriguez to share what he has learned throughout his journey as an entrepreneur. They also discuss the importance of family and how their support makes all the difference in running a successful business.

Connect with Mo on LinkedIn. Learn more about Inteli-Care.

Key Takeaways:

• How Inteli-Care got its start (1:26)

• Learning to be a leader (5:40)

• People make the business special (10:20)

• The four people you need to start a business (11:45)

• Mo's three golden rules (12:30)

• Three important qualities for success (14:32)

• The importance of family dinners (19:46)

• Hard work makes all the difference (21:26)