What holds people back from their full potential? My guest Ryan McKinney is here to answer that question. As a sought-after leadership coach, Ryan helps business leaders transform so they can create high impact at work and at home. In this episode, he’ll give you a taste of his coaching wisdom, including: Mentioned in this … Read more

How can leaders prepare to train and develop others? Jonathan Kroll is the founder of Leadership Trainer, a nonprofit that specializes in trainer preparation and facilitator skill building. In this episode, he’ll discuss his new book, Preparing Leadership Educators, and share his wisdom, including: Mentioned in this episode: Transcript Jonathan Kroll: We have to dive … Read more

Have you been bringing your family into the office? The way we each manage conflict is shaped by our upbringing… And when there’s conflict in the workplace, it’s difficult for a team to collaborate as their best selves… Bonnie Artman Fox is the Workplace Conflict Expert and an Accredited Boss Whisperer. She specializes in helping … Read more

"Your tech stack, your marketing stack can pretty much reach anybody on the planet, if you really want to. But there's a huge difference between reaching them and engaging them." Peter Strohkorb, Episode 109

How can your past make you a better leader? Vena Sterling, leadership coach and consultant at LRI, is here to share her wisdom on all things leadership. Vena is a real estate investor, attorney, and leadership coach for women entrepreneurs in real estate who want to create wealth, legacy & freedom. She believes that honoring … Read more

What does it mean to be a fieldworker? This week, we revisit my conversation with Sarah Kotva, a fieldworker who helps CEOs answer big questions. In this episode, she shares problem-solving strategies for the successful leader—and gives her take on remote work, participatory leadership, and what leaders face in the current state of the world.  … Read more

"Your tech stack, your marketing stack can pretty much reach anybody on the planet, if you really want to. But there's a huge difference between reaching them and engaging them." Peter Strohkorb, Episode 109

The commonly used sales funnel is over 120 years old… Yet so many people use this outdated system… Is there a better way to engage contemporary buyers? This week, we’re rewinding to my conversation with Peter Strohkorb. Peter believes it’s time to update the sales process—and his method has helped companies close bigger deals faster, … Read more

What does it take to be a better DEI leader? This week, we’re rewinding to my conversation with Kelly Beattie. Kelly is an expert in leadership development in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this episode, she shares how leaders can handle challenging social topics in the workplace and be strong and positive … Read more

"After creating your brand, understand what you need to do to create the magical pull and devise a strategy to push it out." Tanika Vital-Pringle, Episode 104

Do you need a brand rebirth? Maybe your personal brand doesn’t really fit you… Or maybe you don’t have a personal brand and don’t know where to start… My guest Tanika Vital-Pringle is here to help you define your personal brand in 3 easy steps. Tanika will share why creating your brand isn’t complicated—it’s about … Read more

"Nothing is more important than hiring. Find the right person, and never give up until you find them." Darrin Jahnel, Episode 103

These days, recruiting can be daunting… You want to build a team of rockstars, but where are they hiding? My guest, Darrin Jahnel, knows a thing or two about recruiting and company culture. His company has won multiple best workplace awards including the Inc. 5000. Darrin is here to share how he scouts top-tier employees… … Read more

"Business Hacks for Entrepreneurs." Samantha Morris, Episode 102

Every business owner needs to harness the power of technology… But with so many software options, it’s hard to know where to start. For this installment of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, I’m bringing back one of my favorite episodes: my conversation with Samantha Morris. In this episode, Samantha shares her top software recommendations … Read more