Leading Organizations That Matter

114. They Wanted to Know About “the How”

In this episode, I share a surprising moment after a guest lecture that made me rethink what people really want from leaders. The students didn’t care about my turnaround

113. Does Faith Fit?

In this episode, I wrestle with a question that’s become increasingly real for me: Does faith fit in our professional lives? For most of my career, I kept my faith and my

112. I’m Great at Multitasking - Yeah Right!

In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I dig into the myth of multitasking and how modern technology has rewired our brains. From the constant pull of scre

111. The Importance of Disagreeing Well

I’ve seen more harm come from avoiding conflict than from facing it. Leaders who fear tension often create cultures where silence becomes the norm... and that silence slo

110. The Power of the Preflight Checklist

In this episode, I look at what leaders can learn from one of aviation’s simplest but most transformative tools: the pre‑flight checklist. After a fatal 1935 crash, Boein

109. Here’s to the Pitchers

Are you the pitcher… or the catcher? In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I share a simple lesson from a 1990s golf pro that reshaped how I think about

108. My Brother Tricked Me and Why You Should Care

In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I dive into the strange, fascinating rise of Eddie Dalton — the soulful, chart‑topping singer. Here, I explore why

107. Why You Need to Write

What if the clearest way to think isn’t in your head at all... but on the page? In this episode, I explore why writing isn’t just a creative act, but a leadership discipl

106. Seeing the Forest AND the Trees

What if the way you see the world is shaping the way you lead - without you even realizing it? In this episode, I draw on a surprising source - photography - to explore w

105. Renee McInnes: Passion for the Mission

What does it take to lead a mission‑driven health care organization with clarity and heart? In this episode, I sit down with Renee McInnes, CEO of Croí Health, to talk ab

104. Maureen Groden: When a Loved One Is Dying

What does it mean to truly accompany someone at the end of life? In this episode, I sit down with Maureen Groden, author of When a Loved One Is Dying, to explore the wisd

103. I Wish That I Was More Data Driven

What if being “data driven” isn’t actually about the data at all? This week, I unpack a deceptively simple confession from a client and reveal the two hidden skills every

102. Look at the Portfolio!

What can a photography workshop teach us about leadership? More than you’d think. This episode breaks down why a strong portfolio matters, how to separate real expertise

101. Do We Have a Toxic Positivity Problem?

We all love positivity - but what happens when it becomes performative, relentless, or downright harmful? In this episode, I dig into the rise of toxic positivity, why it

100. My War on Dis-Integration

This milestone episode explores what happens when the roles we play become so separate that we start to feel divided from ourselves. Drawing on a candid personal story an

99. I Want to Become More Strategic

So many leaders say, “I want to be more strategic”—but what does that really mean? In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I break down the myths and offer

98. I Don’t Hate AI, But…

In this week's episode, I take on the AI revolution with a candid confession: I use the tools - but refuse to let them write for me. In this episode, I describe the

97. Starting Season 3: About This Podcast

A milestone episode kicks off Season 3 as I pull back the curtain on what nearly 100 episodes have revealed about what listeners truly crave: honest reflections on leader

96. What Are You Chasing?

We all chase something—grades, success, recognition, comfort, connection. Chasing can be good, but it can also lead us astray. In a world of likes, outrage, marketing hoo

95. The Strategic Plan "Refresh"

Strategic plans used to be something boards revisited every three to five years. But today, the pace of change—and the unexpected shocks we’ve all lived through—are forci