What happens when a CEO loses his eyesight—and becomes a better leader because of it? In this episode, Ray Zinn shares lessons from nearly four decades of leading Micrel Semiconductor, including …
Recovering from Workplace Bullying—and What Leaders Often Miss
Andy Regal’s story shows how workplace bullying persists not because of bad actors alone, but because leaders and systems stay silent when intervention matters most. Listen: Check out all …
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How an MLM Failure Shaped Trevor Schade’s Leadership, Learning, and Real Estate Success
A failed MLM venture gave Trevor Schade something far more valuable than money: the mindset, habits, and leadership lessons that shaped his success in real estate and beyond. Listen: Check …
Speaking Up About Discrimination — And the Leadership Mistake That Changed Everything
Leadership expert Karin Hurt shares how confronting workplace discrimination the wrong way became a defining lesson in courage, timing, and communication. Listen: Check out all episodes on …
Transforming “Brilliant Jerks” into Leaders: Luis Velasquez on Resilience, Feedback, and Hard Lessons
Luis Velasquez thought he knew exactly how to deliver tough feedback—until a single coaching session blew up, cost him a client, and forced him to rethink everything he believed about leadership, …
The Promotion That Burned Her Out—and Changed How She Thinks About Culture
When Jessica Kriegel accepted what felt like a dream promotion at Oracle, she didn’t expect it to nearly break her. In just six intense weeks, the role led to burnout—but also sparked the insights …
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