Elizabeth Hayes is the CEO of Infinity Credit Union in Maine and was recently named one of the "Women to Watch" in business by MaineBiz magazine.

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When we saw that one of Elizabeth's favorite quotes came from Lao Tzu, we knew she and Jim would have a fascinating conversation. Here's the quote:

"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."

Elizabeth and Jim will talk about this concept and many more on this episode of Walking the Walk!

Joe Calloway helps great companies get even better. His workshops and interactive keynote presentations help develop leaders, create more effective teams, and improve performance for successful businesses who know that they can, and should, be doing more with the people and resources that they already have.

Joe’s client list reads like an international Who’s Who in business, ranging from companies like Proctor & Gamble and Coca Cola to Cadillac and American Express. Joe also works extensively with small to mid-sized businesses, franchisees, and a range of professional services organizations.

And he’s the author of seven books on business performance, including Becoming A Category of One, Be The Best At What Matters Most, Magnetic: The Art Of Attracting Business, and his latest book, Keep It Simple.

To me, Joe is a dear friend and one of my most trusted mentors. Today we’re talking about his latest crusade to help you become a better leader and take your business to the next level…

Disruption!

Learn more about Joe at JoeCalloway.com…

And find the Disruption Lab at DisruptionLab.com!

I met Brad Douglas last year when I presented at the Heartland Credit Union Association Conference in Kansas City. Brad was introduced to me as their new CEO.

Brad graduated Summa Cum Laude from William Jewell College, went on to earn a law degree at the University of Missouri and then moved into a successful career in both non-profit and private sector leadership. Se served as Director and Chair of the CommunityAmerica Credit Union in Kansas City and was a Regional Administrator for the SBA among other adventures.

All that is impressive enough––but what really struck me about Brad, and what we talked most about when we met, was his love of history.

General George Patton said, 

“Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable.”

Brad embodies this sentiment perfectly. Today on Walking the Walk we’ll talk with Heartland Credit Union Association CEO Brad Douglas on how today’s leaders benefit from studying leaders of the past and how history can help leaders cope with the problems of the future…

Learn more about Brad Douglas and Heartland Credit Union Association at: https://heartlandcua.org

Erik Fogg is a co-author of Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment…And How to Start Thinking For Yourself Again!

You'll find Wedged on Amazon, and learn more about Eric at ReconsiderMedia.com

Whether you're a political leader, a community leader or a business leader, there are issues that can drive a wedge between the people on your team, or between you and the people you serve. And sadly, some of these issues are purposely manufactured and promoted!

In this episode Erik and I will discuss how to recognize "wedging" issues in your organization and how to resolve them peacefully and productively!

By rights, Chris Powell would have every legitimate excuse to be more than happy with an ordinary life. Instead, he's overcome his limits to become a teacher, author, motivational speaker and athlete…
Chris was born with cerebral palsy. He has limited use of his hands and has experienced frequent falls because of cerebral palsy. As a young child, he needed assistance from his family to accomplish minimal tasks. Dressing, feeding and bathing were some of the daily living activities that his family provided.​

In 1998, Chris received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Maryland. On the day of graduation, Chris actually walked to receive his degree. Although it took 10 years for Chris to receive a degree, it was worth it. It was a dual accomplishment. Not only did Chris receive his degree, but he attained valuable life skills in the process. Constant drive and determination led Chris to fulfill his goal.​

Learn more about Chris at OvercomeYourLimits.com!

Nat Greene is the author of a powerful new book: Stop Guessing: The 9 Behaviors of Great Problem Solvers.

Author Nat Greene has spent over 20 years solving hard problems, and developing and leading great problem-solvers. In this time he has found that great problem‐solvers consistently exhibit certain behaviors when solving hard problems.

In Stop Guessing, you will learn what the behaviors are, why they’re so important to success, and how to begin adopting them.

Learn more about Nat and Stop Guessing at StopGuessingBook.com!

Loyalty––a leader just can’t get anything done without it. Yet cultivating and maintaining loyalty is still one of the most daunting challenges facing leaders today––and it’s getting even more difficult every day.

On this episode of Walking the Walk, we’re talking with one of the world’s top experts on loyalty––Dov Baron.

Dov Baron is one of Inc Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He’s known all over the world for his Full Monty Leadership program and as the author of several powerful books––including one of my all-time favorites, “Fiercely Loyal.”

The world's only Corporate Cultural Momentum Strategist, Dov works with leaders and executive teams to build the bonds that create corporate cultures that become Fiercely Loyal.

Learn more about Dov at: FullMontyLeadership.com

All too often subject matter experts or top performers are promoted into leadership positions. But when it comes to leading others they are very much laymen.

Lynn Breon, founder of Layman Leadership Layman Leadership has the solution today on Walking the Walk.

A former active duty Marine with over 20 years of leadership training and mentoring experience across military, federal civilian service, and private sectors, Lynn Breon focuses on a core group of fundamentals that have been proven through time to work universally.

This is the foundation of what he calls, Layman Leadership.

Learn more about Lynn and Laymen Leadership at: EarlBreon.com

Great leaders are usually also good followers. Leadership, Followership and the importance of focusing on SERVICE. These are the topics today as we talk with Colonel Don Taylor.

Colonel Don Taylor has lived a life of service. He understands leadership and followership and service from both sides having served as an officer and of course, as a dedicated airmen charged with following orders from command. Throughout he has maintained a central theme of compassion and courage in leadership.

Don is currently the Director for Integration, Southwestern Health Resources in Dallas, Texas.

Before this, he served with the VA held many leadership positions in the community, private industry, and the U.S. Air Force. including service as the commander of the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad Air Base, Iraq.​

Colonel Taylor is also the author of The Quiet Heroes: Timeless Reflections of an American Airman.

Learn more about Colonel Taylor and order The Quiet Heroes here: http://dontaylortx.wi

Men and women ARE different. As Judy Hoberman says, women want to be treated EQUALLY––

NOT identically!

America’s foremost gender and sales expert Judy Hoberman, joins us on the next episode of Walking the Walk.

30 years of sales and business leadership Judy a powerful perspective on how men and women sell, manage, recruit and supervise differently. She’ll teach you how both genders can support each other’s successes in a more productive way.

Judy hosts the weekly radio show called Selling In A Skirt and is also featured as “The Gender Expert” on Fox News Radio.

You’ve seen her on CNN Headlines, ABC, CBS, and you’ve read her articles in Small Business Trends, the Dallas Morning News, and Texas CEO Magazine. Her recent TED Talk––The Greatest Missed Opportunity––is one of the best you’ll see.

It’s a real honor to welcome Judy Hoberman to Walking the Walk…

Learn more about Judy Hoberman at SellinginaSkirt.com!