The True Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with Adam Rosendahl, Founder and CEO of Late Nite Art, whose creative experiences have helped organizations in 24 countries break down barriers and build trust in just 90 minutes.

Adam shares the mentor who first ignited his belief in the power of art and how creativity became his path to human connection. He reflects on confronting self-doubt, doing the inner work required to lead, and learning to trust his intuition in rooms of executives, policymakers, and global teams. Adam also explores why belonging is a business strategy — and how creativity can bridge divides in a disconnected world.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with Anna Belova, repeat founder, Forbes Under 30 honoree, and creator of OpenWay.ai. Anna shares how her lifelong clarity and self-direction shaped her entrepreneurship, from refusing limits as a child to building globally scaled AR and AI products.

She discusses the role of imagination, the question “What if?”, and why leaders must give themselves and their teams freedom to explore, create, and stay connected to their inner child. Anna also reflects on self-reflection as her greatest investment and the art of trusting the unknown while building toward a bold, visionary future.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy speaks with Matt Holzmann, Marine Corps combat veteran and former Microsoft leader whose journey reflects the deep inner work of becoming a true leader. Matt shares early lessons in grit, humility, and service, and how those influences shaped his commitment to lifting others.

He opens up about a painful turning point that forced him to simplify his life, redefine his self-worth, and reclaim presence with his family. Matt discusses leading with kindness, creating safety, mentoring the next generation, and finally embracing the confidence to own his impact. A grounded, heartfelt conversation.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy speaks with broadband executive Eric Lannen, whose 25-year career spans large MSOs, emerging providers, and fast-growing fiber networks. Eric shares the early mentor who saw potential he couldn’t yet see in himself and how that push shaped his commitment to learning every side of the business.

He reflects on becoming a student of leadership, getting comfortable in uncomfortable environments, and the courage required to ask questions, listen deeply, and be honest with yourself. Eric also discusses navigating AI while staying people-first, and why openness, vulnerability, and shared learning define the legacy he hopes to leave.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy James speaks with senior technology leader Mohit Lal, whose three decades of global experience offer a grounded look at what leadership really demands. Mohit shares early lessons in integrity, hard work, and perseverance, and reflects on the demanding mentors and difficult moments that shaped his approach.

He discusses leading by example, balancing authority with loyalty, staying curious, and navigating high-stakes pressure with resilience. Mohit also opens up about letting go, learning constantly, and developing the patience required to grow.

This conversation is candid, practical, and deeply human.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with revenue leader John Enns, whose journey spans high-growth startups, SaaS scaleups, and deep personal transformation. John shares how early lessons in work ethic, accountability, and resilience shaped his leadership — and how losing his brother became a defining moment in understanding the kind of person he wanted to become.

He discusses whole-person leadership, the importance of inner work, and how therapy and coaching helped him evolve beyond micromanagement into a leader who pushes people with empathy and purpose.

This conversation offers grounded, practical wisdom on growing yourself so you can grow others.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy speaks with engineering leader Jason Kehr, whose people-centered approach has shaped teams across Microsoft, Verizon, Smartsheet, and Kajabi. Jason shares the early mentors who believed in him and how their influence shaped his commitment to trust, clarity, and ownership.

He reflects on learning the difference between being nice and being kind, and why honest feedback and accountability are acts of respect. Jason also discusses stepping into higher-level leadership by empowering others to think and decide independently.

This conversation offers a grounded, practical look at the type of leadership people trust and remember.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with sales leader Justin Bullock, whose path from youth basketball courts to leading high-growth SaaS teams reveals how true leadership is built.

Justin shares how early coaches taught him the gift of high expectations, how humility and feedback shaped his career, and why letting go of the need to be liked transformed his effectiveness. He reflects on outgrowing old assumptions, slowing down to learn what works, and the power of building teams where people have each other’s backs.

This conversation offers a grounded look at impact, growth, and becoming the kind of leader people remember.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with filmmaker and director Adrian Burks about the experiences that shaped his understanding of leadership. Adrian shares how his adopted mother provided the foundation for his resilience, how his definition of leadership evolved from the football field to the film set, and why letting go of ego became essential in directing teams and creative projects. He reflects on a year marked by loss and upheaval, the risks he took to pursue his first feature-length documentary on adoption, and the discipline required to follow the work he “can’t not do.”

This conversation offers a grounded look at self-belief, embracing uncertainty, and growing through the challenges that shape us.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy sits down with Lisa Mulyk, a strategic executive and servant leader with more than 30 years of experience building sales foundations, scaling organizations, and developing high-performance teams.

In this conversation, Lisa reflects on the turning points that reshaped her leadership — learning to let go when holding on causes harm, recognizing burnout before it derails performance, navigating loss and inflection points, and finding courage in moments of deep uncertainty. She speaks openly about imposter syndrome, resilience, and why leaders must be willing to get uncomfortable in order to grow.

Her story is grounded, human, and deeply practical — a reminder that leadership is built in everyday decisions, shaped by the challenges that test us, and sustained by gratitude, clarity, and courage.

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