Episodes

Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Episode 15: Jamara Wilson -- Trust and Empower
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
My guest on this episode is Jamara Wilson (jamarawilson.com). She is a multifaceted and discerning businesswoman, recognized for her leadership abilities and passion for excellence & evolution. The theme of this episode is "Trust and Empower." We discuss building trust, the importance of authenticity & the human connection, the pursuit of excellence, and more!

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Episode 14: Trust And Empower, with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jack Matthews
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
My guest is Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jack Matthews. The launching point for our conversation is "Trust and Empower." We discuss how to begin building trust into the framework of a team, and more!

Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Episode 13: A Conversation With Dr. Jeanne Hurlbert
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
My guest is Dr. Jeanne Hurlbert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannehurlbert). The theme of this episode is one of The Big Six Leadership Principles® -- "When In Charge, Take Charge." We also discuss the importance of recognizing unchanging values while adapting to change, building a culture where team members feel supported, and more!

Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Episode 12: Do The Right Thing When No One Is Looking
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
My guest is Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Craig Whelden, who I've known for many years. He's the author of "Leadership: The Art of Inspiring People to Be Their Best" (https://craigwhelden.com/buy-the-book/). The topic of our conversation is one of our Big 6 Leadership Principles®: "Do the Right Thing When No One is Looking." We discuss the importance of character, taking responsibility, and more!

Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Episode 11: Building Trust
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
On this episode, my guest is Michael Ayers, President of the Melbourne Florida Regional Chamber (https://www.melbourneregionalchamber.com). We discuss how listening can create trust, how to begin to empower your team, the importance of mentors, and more!

Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Episode 10: Becoming A Learning Leader
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
This episode of our podcast is titled "Becoming A Learning Leader." It features a discussion with Doug Wiles, president of Herbie Wiles Insurance and former minority leader in the Florida state House of Representatives. We talk about the importance of listening, planning leadership succession, the signs of a healthy work culture, and more -- have a listen!

Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Episode 9: An Interview With Dana Mehnert of L3Harris
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
In this episode, I interview Dana Mehnert of L3Harris. We discuss the importance of setting an Azimuth aimed towards success; how to develop potential leaders; what makes for a world-class culture; and more!

Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
In this episode, Robert interviews Ray Isaac, who, along with his brothers, is a 3rd generation owner and leader of a company they've grown into a successful, multi-award-winning employer.
Known as one of the premier employers in New York State, Isaac Heating and Air has been selected as a Rochester Top 100 Company seven times in the past 10 years, is a two-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award, is a Rochester Business Ethics honoree, and was selected as the Residential Contractor of The Year by Contracting Business Magazine. Both Ray and his father Jim are 2019 selections to the Rochester Business Hall of Fame.
Isaac believes in investing in others to help people grow true careers (vs. jobs), and has created Isaac Tec, a 4-year accredited training and education program, the only such program held by a Contractor. Through Isaac Tec, conducted at the wholly-owned Isaac Technical and Education Center, Isaac is transforming the future of education in the skilled trades.
Join Robert as he and Ray discuss topics such as becoming a leader by staying true to your authentic self, developing a passion for one's own place in business, and how to spot a leader in the making.

Monday Apr 06, 2020
Special Edition: Adaptive Leadership Skills for the Current World We're In
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Here we are, in the midst of historic disruptions and changes to the way we work and live – on a local, regional, national, and even international scale…..who would have envisioned this turn of events only a couple of months ago?
Our challenge now as leaders is to adapt and lead our teams and organizations from the front. Let’s get together and start figuring this out, and sooner is better.
This informative and useful podcast will discuss specific tools you can apply right away to build team cohesion, nurture trust, enhance communication, and get things done -- despite the physical separation we’re operating in.
To download the transcript of this webinar, click here.
To download the worksheet that accompanies this webinar, click here.

Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
In the latest episode of our podcast, we interview Lauren Dixon of Dixon Schwabl Advertising. The theme of our conversation is one of The Big Six Leadership Principles® -- "When In Charge, Take Charge." Along with that concept, we discuss making team members feel valued, personal accountability, when managers can become leaders, the importance of values, and more!