If one of your goals this year includes driving innovation and fostering the entrepreneurial culture inside your organization, today’s refocus episode is for you. Louis K. Gump has literally written the book on how to effectively implement an intrapreneurship program. Drawing from firsthand experience, Louis offers valuable insights on talent acquisition, monitoring metrics to track progress and more.

The countdown to a new year is on! As we prepare to enter 2025, we’re taking a look back at some leadership lessons learned over the years. From 360 interviews to managing stress and beyond, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain break down the “bad behaviors” stress can bring out of team members and how to help.

“Ti voglio bene” = “I want your good." Podcast guest Andreas Widmer challenges leaders to have the courage to ask: “What is the “end” you want for your team?” We’re taking some time away from the mics this week, but hope you enjoy this special holiday edition of The Leadership Foundry Podcast. Co-hosts Brandon Smith and Randy Hain talk with Andreas about the leader's responsibility to the team, flourishing in life and business and one thing to do to become a better leader as we revisit Episode 48. 

What would it look like if you were 20% braver in 2025? Inspired by the previous podcast conversation with co-host Randy Hain and a recent client engagement, Brandon Smith challenges leaders with this question as we approach a new year. 

As we reflect on 2024, Brandon and Randy examine the need for inspiration. Where does inspiration come from? How can we be more inspiring to others as leaders? Get ready to "breathe new life into" a new year as our co-founders offer tips for how to do this effectively and with excitement.

Watch the full show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW41Pa6HCJQ

’Tis the season of gratitude and giving! We’re revisiting Episode 33 of The Leadership Foundry Podcast as we examine the unique challenges nonprofit leaders face. Cal Morgan, President and CEO of the Atlanta Humane Society, shares his insight on collaboration, communication and highlighting the mission.  Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Don’t forget to show some love to your favorite nonprofits!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R_MGszbHeo 

As we approach Thanksgiving this week, we’re taking time to reflect on how to show gratitude to our teams in this special holiday edition of the podcast. Earlier this year, co-hosts Randy Hain and Brandon Smith had the opportunity to sit down with Chester Elton. He explained that the common thread for excellence of best-in-class companies is gratitude. Our team members want to be noticed and celebrated for making a difference. Listen in for ways to do just that as we take a look back on Episode 58.

Watch the full show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RbI75hE0C40?feature=shared

Leaders and their organizations face various challenges as we enter the last few months of 2024. Hiring freezes and year-end goals coupled with an election year have turned the pressure up causing many leaders to enter "stress behaviors". To help us reset and position for a new year, co-hosts Brandon Smith and Randy Hain share their tips for navigating through uncertainty. Listen for insights on setting priorities, providing feedback, increasing workplace engagement and the ripple effect of showing gratitude.

We were honored to have Retired Lieutenant General, Ken Keen, as he joined host, Brandon Smith on a recent edition of The Leadership Foundry Podcast. During the conversation, Ken highlights what it means to be a leader in the Armed Forces, the importance of earning your title and the responsibility that accompanies it, which includes developing and leading others. He also highlights the newly launched Masters in Business for Veterans program at Emory University. Take a moment of reflection as we revisit Episode 62: “Three Components to Become a Leader of Leaders” on this special Veterans Day edition of the podcast.

As a leader, we have both the opportunity and the obligation to develop others within our organizations. But as deadlines loom and the days grow shorter, one-on-ones are often moved to the backburner or abandoned altogether, and time for personal reflection along with it. This is a costly mistake as co-hosts, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain, highlight on today's episode as they take a deep dive into Randy's new book, Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader. Listen in for ways to prep yourself and your team for a successful launch into 2025.