The True Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, host Jessy James sits down with Courtney Hadden, Sustainability Director at Hitachi Digital and an ESG leader focused on turning sustainability commitments into measurable action. Courtney shares how early experiences in nonprofit marketing shaped her understanding of purpose-driven leadership.

The conversation explores the role of curiosity, collaboration, and self-awareness in effective leadership, as well as the challenge of letting go of perfectionism and control. Courtney also reflects on navigating the uncertainty surrounding ESG today and why leaders must practice kindness toward themselves and others. Her message is clear: sustainable leadership requires curiosity, courage, and compassion.

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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, host Justin Houchin sits down with Andrew Crosson, founding CEO of Invest Appalachia, a regional impact fund focused on aligning capital with community priorities across central Appalachia.

Andrew reflects on how his early skepticism of traditional leadership shaped his approach today, emphasizing purpose, humility, and listening as core leadership practices. He shares lessons from transitioning from facilitator to executive leader, the importance of beginner’s mind, and the power of asking for help. Andrew also explores how leaders can stay grounded in a rapidly changing world by focusing their energy on the places where they can make the most meaningful impact.

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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, host Jessy James sits down with Assal Yavari, Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Workplace Strategy at Workday. Assal shares how her family’s example of resilience and humility shaped her leadership philosophy and career journey.

The conversation explores the power of leaders who see potential in others, the courage required to pivot into new industries, and the importance of creating environments where people feel valued and supported. Assal also reflects on balancing leadership with family life and embracing change in a rapidly evolving world.

Her message is clear: true leadership begins with humility, opportunity, and how you make people feel.

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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, host Jessy James sits down with Julieta Alvarado, Vice President of Integrated Marketing at LeoForce and a global marketing leader with more than 18 years of experience building high-performing teams and scalable demand generation programs. Julieta reflects on the early influence of her father’s work ethic and integrity, which shaped her approach to leadership.

The conversation explores how leadership evolves over time, the importance of empowering teams to learn from mistakes, and the value of lifelong learning. Julieta also shares her perspective on navigating rapid technological change and why leading with kindness, openness, and adaptability matters more than ever.

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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, host Jessy James sits down with William Hartford, Vice President of Business Development at The Connection Contact Center and a former Navy submarine veteran. William shares how an early military leader shaped his philosophy of leadership through inspiration rather than authority.

The conversation explores the role of influence, humility, and resilience in building strong teams and navigating uncertainty throughout a career. William also reflects on the importance of developing future leaders, embracing change in an AI-driven world, and the courage required to keep stretching beyond comfort zones. His message is simple but powerful: leadership begins when you stop waiting for permission.

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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, host Jessy James sits down with Suzanne De Janasz, an award-winning leadership scholar, executive educator, and author whose work spans academia and industry across six continents. Suzanne shares the early mentoring experience that shaped her view of leadership and why great leaders listen beyond titles and status.

The conversation explores leadership from the inside out, the importance of self-awareness, and the responsibility leaders carry as role models. Suzanne also reflects on the power of global perspective, the importance of diversity and inclusion in organizations, and her commitment to helping people unlock pathways for growth, impact, and meaningful leadership in their lives and careers.

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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, Ty Hammond sits down with Brett Johnson, founder and CEO of Benevolent Capital. Brett shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, the influence of his father’s resilience, and the values of integrity and accountability that guide his leadership.

The conversation explores navigating adversity, betting on yourself as an entrepreneur, and building ventures that create lasting community impact. Brett also reflects on the faith and conviction required to pursue ambitious projects, including transforming communities through sports and real estate development. This episode offers insight into leadership, perseverance, and the responsibility leaders carry to create opportunity for others.

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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Brendan P. Keegan, six-time CEO, bestselling author, and founder of bFearless Ventures. Brendan shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped his leadership, including the influence of his sister with Down syndrome and the lessons in kindness and emotional intelligence she taught him.

The conversation explores fearless leadership, the courage to fail, and the faith required to succeed. Brendan also reflects on choosing family over career at a pivotal moment and his mission to build one million fearless leaders. This powerful discussion offers insight into purpose-driven leadership, authenticity, and the lasting impact leaders can create.

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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, Ty Hammond sits down with Bradley Jacobs, Founder and CEO of Mylance and former Uber operator who helped scale markets across rides, eats, and freight.

Bradley shares the leadership lessons that shaped him, from a defining early experience with a boss who prioritized his growth to the hard-earned insights that come from launching markets, building companies, and investing deeply in personal development.

The conversation explores ownership, empowering teams, overcoming fear, and the inner work required for sustainable leadership. Bradley also reflects on the courage required to pursue meaningful work and why sometimes the most important step is simply the first one.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with Kevin Hubschmann, former enterprise SaaS salesperson turned comedian and founder of Laugh Dot.

Kevin shares how his father’s bold life choices shaped his own approach to effort, resilience, and authenticity. He reflects on the turning point when he stopped “being salesman” and started being himself — and how improv helped him uncover the power of active listening, play, and failure in leadership.

Kevin explores why humor is not a performance but a pathway to trust, creativity, and human connection, and why learning to bomb onstage can make you a better leader offstage.

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