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Welcome to Lead the Team. This podcast is for you if you'd like to motivate your direct reports, cultivate your top leaders, and accelerate your career. You'll discover the success strategies of the world's most innovative leaders where I dive into their keys to success and hard-earned, costly lessons. We've surpassed 200 episodes and host guests like legendary Honeywell CEO, David Cote and CEO of Dunkin Brands, Nigel Travis. As well as executives from companies you know like SAP, US Golf As ...
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Power Positive Mindset Bruce Lowthers, CEO of Paysafe Group, shares his remarkable journey from a stage four cancer diagnosis to profound personal and professional growth. What if you faced life’s ultimate challenge? Well for Bruce, this experience ignited the power of a positive mindset—not just for himself, but as a beacon for those around him. I…
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Success Accelerators Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali, Chomps' dynamic Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, share the strategy they used to accelerate the success of their entire organization. In just over a decade, they’ve turned a modest $6,500 investment into "Chomps"—the fastest-growing food brand in the entire consumer landscape—projecting over $500 million …
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The Leadership Factor Angie Hicks, "The Angie" of Angie’s List which is now Angi.....shares the factor behind her and her incredible organization's success. In our heartfelt conversation, she shares her amazing career journey from starting a small business to becoming a national brand. No matter if you're an entrepreneur starting a business or a se…
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Hanson Ho (@bidetofevil) is an Android Architect at Embrace, the mobile-first observability solution built on OpenTelemetry. Embrace began as a proprietary platform but went open-source at the end of 2023. Hanson shares about how the project is still at the beginning of its open-source journey and why his team is committed to collaborative developm…
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The Massage Leader's Edge Shane Evans is the Co-Founder and CEO of Massage Heights, a leading massage and wellness franchise with more than 135 Retreat locations across the U.S. and Canada. After experiencing back pain at age 19, she was only able to find relief through massage therapy but found it costly. This sparked a mission that would lead to …
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The 'Pawsitive' Turnaround: Chris Rowland’s Leadership Revolution Meet Chris Rowland, the visionary CEO of Pet Supplies Plus, the leading pet retail franchise with over 730 locations across the U.S. and its sister brand Wag N’ Wash. Chris didn’t just lead a turnaround—he redefined what it means to run a powerhouse brand in the pet industry. With a …
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The Whiskey Secret Fawn Weaver, visionary CEO and founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, has made history by creating the fastest-growing American whiskey brand ever. She stands among a rare group—one of only five African American women to lead a $1B+ company in U.S. history. But Fawn's journey is about more than building a business... ...it’s a…
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Stephan Ewen (@StephanEwen) is the co-founder of Restate, the open-source workflow-as-code engine. Restate is lightweight, simple, and provides durable execution. Before Restate, Stephan co-created Apache Flink, the open-source stream processing framework. Lessons learned from Flink have heavily influenced the development of Restate, although Steph…
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Moving 28 Million People by Train. Robert Grasty, Amtrak’s EVP and CHRO, is driving the transformation of a dynamic workforce, essential to keeping millions of passengers moving across the country every day. With a clear focus on shared purpose, innovation, and operational excellence, you'll hear his strategy for reshaping Amtrak’s growing organiza…
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The President’s Time Secret Anthony Viglietti, President at theSkimm, dives into a game-changing approach to leadership that can immediately elevate your effectiveness His strategy led to incredible revenue growth... 100%+at theSkimm A massive leap from $60M to $400M at Univision. 200% growth at BET Digital. What You’ll Discover in this Episode: ✅ …
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The Vision Spark Jesse Cole, founder and owner of the Savannah Bananas. has unlocked a trailblazing approach that sparks creativity and inspires a whole new way of thinking—not just in sports, but in life. His relentless drive to innovate could reshape how we tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Imagine if we all approached problems with this ki…
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The WOW Leader! Jason Parker, Co-Founder of K9 Resorts and CEO of K9 Resorts Franchising, shares his remarkable journey of becoming one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the franchising world. At just 12 years old, he and his brother identified a need — and they never looked back and continue to generate "WOW" experiences for their customers (which …
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Leadership by All David Zeman is Chief Strategy Officer at ENT and Allergy Associates... THE Nation’s Largest ENT, Allergy & Audiology Practice. He shares the incredible story of a hospital system that was struggling. Everything was chaotic until one leader introduced a simple but powerful mantra that changed everything. It united the staff work an…
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A Remarkable Rise to CEO Get inspired by the extraordinary journey of Tatyana Zlotsky, the CEO of A Place for Mom....the leading senior care advisory service in North America Tatyana's story is a powerful lesson in resilience, adaptability and leadership. When she and her family arrived in the US as refugees, she faced many tough obstacles. Despite…
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The Accountability CEO Scott Wine, has 16 years as CEO and top executive at major public companies like CNH, Polaris, UTC Fire and Security, Danaher, and Honeywell. He shares his proven approach for instilling accountability across organizations and teams at all levels. Just wait until you hear how this one strategy... ...delivered REMARKABLE resul…
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The Groove Leader Aaron Nursey, Founder and CEO of Direct Components, reveals how his DJ'ing for the team infuses the workplace with an electrifying energy. This vibrant approach not only boosts morale but also sparks outstanding performance, making the 26-year-old company a standout hub of creativity and enthusiasm in its industry. ---- Direct Com…
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Food Fight! Join Brandon Rhoten, Chief Marketing Officer at GroundTruth, as he shares his most compelling stories and lessons from the world of bold, snarky marketing. You'll discover how he revolutionized Wendy's brand with viral Twitter feuds, turning the fast-food giant into a social media powerhouse. You'll also get an insider’s look at the cre…
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The CAULIPOWER Founder, Gail Becker ... ...took a bold leap of faith. She traded an illustrious corporate career and went ALL In on a singular vegetable. Driven by a moment of profound inspiration, she forged a groundbreaking category in the "better-for-you" frozen food industry. Under her leadership, CAULIPOWER skyrocketed to over $100 million in …
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No Fail Leadership Garry Schwartz, COO of Mission Technologies, is a Marine Officer Veteran and has seen his fair share of high-pressure situations. AND in this interview you'll hear how he navigated one this toughest beyond the battlefield.. ...when a leadership shakeup challenged the organization, Garry knew he had to take a risk. Facing an uncer…
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Million Dollar Klicks Ryan Slipakoff, Chief Transformation Officer at Klick, the incredible story of how his company awarded $1,000,000 to motivate team members to leverage Ai. The results were powerful... ...innovation accelerated. ...productivity sky rocketed. ...customers and industries were transformed. While some leaders consider Ai a "headcou…
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The Breakthrough Leader Doug Hardesty, COO at MycoWorks, shares where leaders can consistently source the best ideas for their teams and companies. You'll hear the story behind his strong track record of success and innovation, leading a biotech company that is growing an incredible new category of materials from mycelium–the root structure of MUSH…
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240 Miles of Discomfort Jonathan Edwards. CEO - Americas at iC Consult, shares the unexpected lesson he uncovered through grit and endurance. This distance is like running 9 marathons consecutively and let's just the say there is a lot of learn about leadership of yourself and others when you put yourself through this kind of extreme conditions. Hi…
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The Viral CEO Joseph Stinziano, President and CEO of First Orion, recounts the daunting moment in his career that transformed a crisis into a monumental success for both him and his organization. It involves Mark Cuban, legendary filmmaker Michael Bay, and a disastrous viral video. However, what emerged from this chaos was extraordinary. This demon…
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The North Star Negotiable Pavlos Pavlidis, President & Chief Operating Officer Medix Infusion, shares the secret behind his leadership success. Many leaders and their teams rush into making change then risk confusion, wasted resources, and decreased morale. But when you clarify your absolutes you provide a leadership "North Star" that helps guide y…
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24/7 Media Titan Amanda Smith, President of Fairchild, has led at giants like the WSJ, NYT, and VOGUE. Now she's at the helm of Fairchild… the oldest and largest source of fashion news and analysis for industry leaders, and the global fashion industry. Their brands include WWD, Beauty Inc, Footwear News Sourcing Journal and Rivet. She unveils the p…
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Ever been on an executive cruise? This episode is brought to you by UnCruise Adventures Small Ship Cruising that connects guests with nature and wildlife while exploring some of the most remote and scenic destinations on the West Coast of the Americas including Alaska, Baja, and Hawaii. Get the latest deals benleads.com/cruise ------ Team-First Lea…
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Barrier Breaker Sarah Chavarría, first female CEO in Delta Dental of California and Affiliates' 68-year history, is spearheading a major transformation from a traditional dental insurance company to an innovative healthcare organization centered on oral health. With extensive executive leadership experience, Sarah has identified a critical obstacle…
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Mentorship Power Michael Yamartino, CEO of Route, shares an INCREDIBLE strategy to work with a top mentor! Out of hundreds of interviews on Lead the Team, having at least one helpful mentor is an absolute common success factor. They inspire and accelerate your success. And you need to hear Michael's perspective here and the stories of how he quickl…
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Grow Your Next Gen Leaders Tom Mertz, COO of T5 Data Centers. shares his strategy for cultivating talent, fostering mentorship, and building a resilient leadership pipeline. Next Generation leaders are pivotal for your organization's future, offering fresh perspectives, challenging the status quo, and offering ideas on emerging technologies. With D…
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Discomfort Power. Drayton Virkler, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Fortrea, shares his guiding mantra that's led to ground breaking initiatives and results in his 23 years in the life sciences industry from the US to Singapore. This leadership philosophy pushes boundaries and drives innovation and excellence. Just wait until you hear the …
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Monumental Results! Joe Quinn, CHRO at Vision Technologies, reveals his top strategy for achieving extraordinary success in both his personal and professional life. A passionate life-long learner, Joe's journey is nothing short of inspiring. His first appearance on Lead the Team was packed with invaluable tips, practical gadgets, and a contagious e…
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The Simplicity Secret Joe Conley, CTO at Trilogy, shares the guiding principle that transformed his leadership style and accelerated remarkable outcomes. Now simplification has become the North Star of his career. The alternatives are traps... ..."Shiny-object syndrome" that damages performance when you and your team get distracted. ...complication…
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The Guardrails Came Off!!! Michael Koenig, COO of Tucows, shares his strategy for leading his organization in a time where are limitless opportunities AND endless risks. The "guardrails" of AI haven't been established, so EVERY team in EVERY industry must have the framework for focus, progress, and execution. That's where Michael's message comes in…
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Do You Logically PIP? Joshua Skeens, CEO at Logically, shares the powerful question that saved an employee from being fired and then completely turned their performance around. We all need a question like that. As leaders it's easy to get caught up in the “telling” BUT miss the opportunity of the “asking”. Josh’s story is enough to inspire you and …
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Live-Fire Leadership Dave Barbuto, CEO at uBreakiFix by Asurion, shares his incredible journey from Combat Veteran to CEO. In one humbling military exercise, his entire leadership perspective was forged. Now he uses this lesson to inspire leaders across their 700 stores serving millions of customers. He's never forgotten it, and you won't either. -…
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His book impacted me and million of others... Bob Burg's message is powerful, and he shares it in a way that you'll never forget...a compelling fable. The first time I listened to The Go Giver, it shifted my thinking about life, business, and leadership. Now it's become a foundational book for me. Don't miss our conversation where Bob reveals key s…
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AI Human Super Power Dave West, Scrum.org CEO and Product Owner, reveals THE biggest strength one can develop in a world fueled by AI...and shares three powerful ways to develop it now. As society embraces AI-driven solutions across every facet of life, it's TRUST that becomes the critical linchpin in our collective future. In the rapid march towar…
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Unlock Team Performance Ty van der Wees, CFO at Ingenico, shares his personal strategy for translating strategy into performance. He's relied upon it to accelerate performance as an executive in four different countries and cultures...and now you get it first hand. Without it he says "the value just stays in the powerpoint" and never translates to …
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The Carnivorous Donut Betsy Hamm is the visionary CEO of Duck Donuts, one of the fast-growing international franchise brands in the world known for warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. She knows her customers so well she was even able to guess the very donut I ate that morning with my daughter within 5 minutes of meeting me. Maple Bacon… And w…
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Entrepreneurial Equity... Scott Kinka, Chief Strategy Officer of Bridgepointe Technologies, has been an entrepreneur in EVERY job he's been in... and it's literally paid off... ...as he was also a founding partner and CTO of Cloud Services Innovator and Evolve IP, which exited to Private Equity in 2017. Now he brings that magic and mindset to his c…
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Million Dollar Leadership Lesson. Davinder Athwal, CFO of Phenom, shares a costly mistake he made early in his career which reshaped his entire approach to leadership. You'll find how a seemingly insignificant decision led to an unfortunate chain of events. And... ...💡often the biggest mistake can lead to the most profound learning. He used the ins…
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The CEO's Inspiration Dustin Dzwonkowski, Belimed Co-CEO and CCO, shares the hardship he faced early in life that ultimately fueled his motivation and accelerated his success. His personal story is powerful. What he learned shaped his leadership approach and propelled his rapid ascent over 8 years from Account Executive to C-Suite. If you're facing…
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"The Force" Saving the World. Jim McNiel, Global CMO at TAE Technologies, shares his incredible journey from Lucasfilm to leading a company on the cusp of delivering commercial fusion power capable of sustaining the planet for thousands of years. This is an entirely new take on using "The Force" for you and your team! His company’s pioneering work …
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Eyal Solomon (@EyalSolomo44643) is the CEO and co-founder of Lunar, an open-source platform which bills itself as the “first reverse API gateway.” Lunar allows engineering teams to monitor, manage, and optimize API consumption. According to Eyal, it’s very easy to integrate with APIs, but difficult to keep them maintained, and there was a clear nee…
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The King's Healthcare Michael O’Neil, CEO and Founder of Get Well Network, shares his challenging personal experience with cancer and how it inspired an incredible mission to revolutionise the patient hospital experience. You see he believes with their technology and process, every patient can get the same VIP experience that's normally reserved fo…
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Accelerate your Mental Edge. Guy Melamed, CFO & COO at Varonis Systems Inc, shares his secret for getting sharper, faster, and smarter. He discovered it during his days of playing Major League Soccer, and now he's converted it to the C-Suite to boost results for the entire organization including... ...achieving a 5-year transition plan in just 5 qu…
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The Ironman of Strategy Joe King, CMO at WinWire, shares the incredible leadership lesson from completing more than 30 marathons, 3 Ironman races, and hundreds of half marathons and 70.3 Ironman races. He distills the endurance, perseverance, and strategic thinking from his extensive athletic endeavors into actionable leadership principles. Get rea…
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For the Demoralized: Evan Carlson, COO at EasyVista, shares his incredible story of a challenge that tested his entire organization and what they learned that ultimately inspired their success. Change can reveal weakness and even destroy… …it can also represent OPPORTUNITY for growth, innovation, and unity. There is ALWAYS more change coming. Have …
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The President's 1.8 Million Swim Lessons. Ashley Gundlach, President of British Swim School, shares the powerful strategy that's propelled her school to deliver an astonishing 1.8 million swim lessons annually. It's made her team and entire organization an unstoppable positive force. Swim lessons, of course, aren't just numbers, but life-saving opp…
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Corporate Juggernaut... Janet Traphagen, President of Creative Group, Inc. is a trailblazing force of corporate events. She shares three strategies for leading and creating unforgettable moments for your team and customers. With over three decades of honing her craft alongside global corporate powerhouses, Janet's expertise is unparalleled in the i…
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