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Episodes
- SE01E34 Connection before Correction | Gino Barbaro | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Gino Barbaro shares insights on connecting with others before offering correction and the role of coaching in personal improvement. He also discusses fostering a positive relationship with money.
- SE01E33 Deeds Speak Louder than Words | Marti Nyman | Driven to Lead
Marti Nyman, President & CEO of New Wave Design, shares his beliefs and values as a leader, focusing on the importance of showing employees they matter. He discusses how personalized care for staff can benefit business performance.
- SE01E32 Customer Focus For Brand Excellence | Francis Pierrel | Driven to Lead
In this episode, Francis Pierrel discusses customer focus for brand excellence and leadership insights for driving growth. He shares examples of leading significant change with humility and courage.
- SE01E31 Gaining Strategic Alignment | Omer Brookstein | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Omer Brookstein discusses how to achieve strategic alignment for innovation and standardization. He explains his leadership methods, which emphasize customer focus and industry-wide cost savings.
- SE01E30 Broker Better Deals | Michael Pine | Driven to Lead
Michael Pine, CEO of Pine Health Strategies, shares his experiences as a Chief Business Officer in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. He discusses his work in supporting both buy-side and sell-side interests in over 60 deals, emphasiz…
- SE01E29 Build Relationships To Build Value| Richard Culberson | Driven to Lead
Richard Culberson, a private equity CEO, discusses his approach to building value in companies. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and collaboration to drive success.
- SE01E28 Cultural Transformation | Shaffiq Rahim | Driven to Lead
Shaffiq Rahim, former CEO & President of Lifetech Resources, shares his experience with business transformation, including team reassessment and developing a collaborative culture. He discusses what leaders need to navigate significant cha…
- SE01E27 Be Authentic And Be Bold | Jeremy Barker | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Jeremy Barker, CEO of Murphy Door, Inc., discusses his journey and shares leadership insights. He emphasizes the importance of structure, process, and overcoming fear, as well as respect and transparency…
- SE01E26 Transformational Leadership | Mark Poeschl | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Mark Poeschl discusses a business turnaround story. He shares how he transformed a company in Europe from significant losses to profitability.
- SE01E25 Grit and Determination are Great Teachers | Brendan O'Donnell | Driven to Lead
Brendan O’Donnell, CEO of DFA of California and Safe Food Alliance, discusses his leadership journey, focusing on grit and determination. He shares experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, adversity, and organizational guidance…
- SE01E24 Facing Fear Without Walking Away | Arjang (AJ) Roshan | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, host Wayne Brannon speaks with Arjang (AJ) Roshan, president and CEO of Weiler Abrasives Group. They discuss AJ's journey to leadership, the importance of embracing discomfort, and balancing professional…
- SE01E23 Tough Decisions That Drive Growth | Henry Charrabé | Driven to Lead
In this episode, Henry Charrabé, CEO of Seven Seas Water Group, discusses the challenges of re-designing and restructuring his leadership team to drive company growth. He emphasizes the importance of strategic alignment and equipping leade…
- SE01E22 Leadership Lessons in Strategic Alignment | Curtis Collar | Driven to Lead
In this episode, Curtis Collar of Nanotech Energy discusses a development project that had high merit but lacked support from key leadership. He shares insights on the importance of aligning external customer needs with internal business p…
- SE01E21 The Leadership Mindset Behind True Growth | John Beering | Driven to Lead
John Beering, CEO of Red Dot Corporation, shares insights on his transition into his role and the positive transformation of the company. He emphasizes the importance of culture in driving business success and putting the customer first.
- SE01E20 Leading With Action To Inspire Real Change | Adam Gibbs | Driven to Lead
Adam Gibbs, CEO of OTC Industrials, shares an experience where leadership engagement helped a sales team adapt to a new innovation. The approach involved leaders collaborating with the sales team to demonstrate commitment and communicate b…
- SE01E19 The Power of Truth & Transparency in Building Relationships | Gary Ramey | Driven to Lead
Gary Ramey, CEO of Liberty Ammunition, joins Driven to Lead to discuss the importance of truth and transparency in building relationships. He shares career moments demonstrating how integrity in relationships builds brands and drives long-…
- SE01E18 Building Competitive Advantage while Overcome Adversity |Christopher Inverso | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Christopher Inverso, CEO of Rainier Industries, shares the story of how his team solved a difficult distribution and logistics problem. Their innovative approach not only resolved the issue but also enhan…
- SE01E17 Intentional Relationships Drive Results | Erik Lightner | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Erik Lightner, CEO of Platinum Crush Corporation, shares leadership insights from his career. He discusses the importance of trust and transparency in building effective teams and intentional relationship…
- SE01E16 Great Leaders Self-Correct | Matthew Degyansky | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Matthew Degyansky discusses how leaders can learn from their mistakes to improve their leadership skills and business performance. He shares a story about managing a global business development team.
- SE01E15 Putting Customers and Colleagues First | Jon Sievert | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, guest Jon Sievert, CEO of Casper's Truck Equipment, shares his insights about customer experience and service. He emphasizes honesty, transparency, and mutual respect to drive productivity and success in…
- SE01E14 - Perseverance is a Virtue | Kevin Wolf | Driven to Lead
This episode of Driven to Lead, titled "Perseverance is a Virtue," features Kevin Wolf. The discussion focuses on the theme of perseverance.
- SE01E13 - Build Community & Build Your Brand | Jonny Feld | Driven to Lead
Jonny Feld, President & CEO of Field Vans, shares insights on building community and brand within the overland conversion van business. He discusses how community outreach and sponsored events have contributed to Field Van's global brand a…
- SE01E12 - Optimize Team Satisfaction to Optimize Business Results | Uday Deshpande | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Uday Deshpande of D&V Electronics USA discusses leadership strategies. He shares insights on optimizing business results by improving team performance and job satisfaction.
- SE01E11 - Becoming a True Leader Focused on the Greater Good | Mark Sommer | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Mark Sommer shares his experience as CEO of Del West Engineering and Gamma Alloys. He discusses how extreme pressures during the great recession led to a transformation in his leadership approach, shiftin…
- SE01E10 - A Dealership Built on Values, Connection, and Authenticity | Linda Lovering | Driven to Lead
Linda Lovering shares her experience growing up in the car business and transitioning her family's businesses across three generations. She discusses building a brand reputation through lasting relationships and a caring leadership style.
- SE01E09 - Driving Innovation Through Collaborative Leadership | Alex Papadopulos | Driven to Lead
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Alex Papadopulos shares his journey from product engineer to CEO. He discusses the importance of delegation, empowering employees, and having a mentor, while highlighting his work with Soundwich in acoust…
- SE01E08 - The driving force of culture | Kevin Iden | Driven to Lead
Kevin Iden, President of Iden's Dealer Services, shares his leadership principles in this episode. He discusses how focusing on client needs and fostering a strong company culture have contributed to his business's growth.
- SE01E07 - Leading with relationships | David J Johnson | Driven to Lead
This episode of Driven to Lead features David J Johnson, President and CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service. He discusses building relationships across the auto industry to deliver meaningful service standards and drive ser…
- SE01E06 - Establishing meaningful and relevant brands | Anan Bishara | Driven to Lead
This episode of Driven to Lead features Anan Bishara, Founder & CEO of Premium Guard, Inc. He shares the story of growing a US company into a global automotive supplier, highlighting strategic planning, marketplace assessment, and establis…
- SE01E05 - Live by these four simple but compelling values | Todd Sager | Driven to Lead
This episode features Todd Sager, founder of AWE, who shares his company's journey and attributes its success to a focus on team building and four core values: "I Build it Better," "I help my team mates," "I look at everything through the…
- SE01E04 - Growing a Business by Creating Transparency | Zach Shefska | Driven to Lead
Zach Shefska, CEO of Car Edge, discusses how his company grew by focusing on transparency in the car buying process. He also shares his leadership insights, including the importance of seeing team members and being vulnerable.
- SE01E03 - The Importance of Having the Right Company Culture to Ensure Success | Kathryn Schifferle | Driven to Lead Podcast
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Kathryn Schifferle shares her entrepreneurial journey and the importance of company culture. She outlines a three-part approach to culture focusing on team selection, strategic delegation, and creating a…
- SE01E02 - Create a Work Environment That Makes Doing the Right Thing a Great Deal of Fun | With Gordon Tormohlen | Driven to Lead Podcast
In this episode of Driven to Lead, Gordon Tormohlen shares his experiences in the car business and how he fostered a customer-focused work environment. He discusses leadership lessons and creating a positive workplace culture.
- SE01E01 - Be Unafraid To Fail Fast | With Jared Kalfus | Driven to Lead Podcast
Jared Kalfus shares the story of Black Book's transition from a publishing company to a digital information powerhouse. He discusses the need for bold moves, innovation, and a "fail-fast" approach in leadership.