Deep Leadership

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Ken Russell & John Ruppel, and we're talking about Becoming a Thoughtful Leader. Ken is an award-winning technologist, trusted digital transformation leader, and innovation amplifier. He is an author, speaker, and board member known for helping organizations define and pursue their transformation journeys. John is a former U.S. Navy submariner, author, and leadership coach, guide, mentor, trainer, and enabler. He works with leaders, their teams, and their organizations around the globe to help them interpret, understand, and discern information—helping them realize successful results. They are the co-authors of Transact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader: Stories from the Journey. In this book, they discuss three types of leaders, transactional, transformational, and transcendent, in order to help leaders navigate and clarify a path toward becoming more thoughtful leaders. I’m excited to have them on the show to learn more about becoming a thoughtful leader.Show resources:Intelligence CatalystShare your StoryTransact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader BookSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Ben Johnson, and we're talking about Building a High-Performing Technology Team. Ben is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a global software consultancy that aims to help companies accelerate their technology initiatives. He is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming experience. Through his 20+ years as a software developer and leader, he has gained extensive experience with remotely distributed development teams and business success strategies. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the world of technology leadership and about Building a High-Performing Technology Team.Show resources:Particle41 websiteBook a session with Ben JohnsonSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Erik Kellener, and we're talking about Adaptive Leadership. Erik is a partner at Evolution, a coaching, consulting, and investment firm. He is a leadership coach, management consultant, and strategic advisor. He brings more than 20 years of operating experience as a technology executive and thought leader for both emerging and established brands in the U.S. and overseas. Erik’s passion is directed toward unlocking leaders and their teams through a recipe of self-development and the integration of leadership strategies and frameworks. He is a believer that those leaders who adapt and recognize when change is necessary will foster a culture of innovation and resilience. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the concept of Adaptive Leadership.Show resources:Evolution websiteErik KellenerSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Ed Fidoe, and we're talking about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader. Ed is the founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School. In this role, he is leading a revolution in higher education with an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on tackling complex global issues such as inequality, sustainability, ethics, and AI. Prior to founding this school, Ed was involved with other educational startups and had a tenure with McKinsey & Co. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader.Show resources:London Interdisciplinary School websiteSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Randi Roberts, and we're talking about Finding Joy in Your Career. Randi is president of Randi Roberts Coaching and founder of the Fulfilling Career, Happy Life community. She is an executive and career life coach, helping people learn to love their work as they achieve their career goals. Before becoming a certified coach, Randi had a successful 30+ year career as a pharmaceutical executive, working for both large companies and a small start-up. Randi loves helping professionals become re-energized by their work and attain career fulfillment without compromising what matters to them most. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about what it takes to proactively manage your career and Finding Joy in Your Career.Show resources:Randi Roberts Career GuideRandi Roberts CoachingFulfilling Career Happy Life podcastSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Joe Polanin, and we're talking about Military to Corporate Leadership. Joe is a retired US Navy Captain who spent 30 years in in Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He deployed around the world for combat operations and has served or lived in over 75 countries. After transitioning from the Navy, Joe and his daughters founded The Alaka’i Leadership Group, which is a Strategic Accelerator. His company provides senior executive consulting, fractional C-suite leadership, and keynote speaking that integrates best practices from the battlefield to the boardroom. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about his experiences and approaches in Military to Corporate Leadership.Show resources:The Alaka'i Leadership GroupSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Claire Chandler, and we're talking about Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent. Claire is president and founder of Talent Boost, where she specializes in aligning HR and business leaders to deliver strategic outcomes today and in the future. She has more than 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership. She uses that experience to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. She has broad-based expertise in management team due diligence, organizational design, acquisition integration, onboarding, strategic planning, executive coaching, and performance acceleration. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about the leader’s role in Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent.Show resources:growthonpurpose.comtalentboost.netclairechandler.netChillin Chandler the ChinchillaSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Brian Lillie, and we're discussing what it means to Listen, Learn, then Lead. Brian is a United States Air Force veteran and a globally recognized transformational leader with more than 20 years of C-Suite experience in the technology space. Brian wears many hats. He has been known as “Coach Lillie” for the past 18 years and is a former All-Star pitcher for the Giants’ Fantasy Camp leagues. Brian was pursuing a PhD in leadership from Pepperdine University before he was recruited to join Rackspace as their new president. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how the military and sports have helped him to become a highly successful C-suite leader and what it means to Listen, Learn, then Lead.Show resources:Brian Lillie on LinkedInRackspaceSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Frank Kitchen, and we're talking about Cooking Up High Performance. Frank is known as “The performance chef.” He is an author and keynote speaker who works with organizations to “fire up” the performance of their teams. All of Frank’s “Kitchen Inspired” programs are Interactive Learning Experiences that provide teams with the proven recipes, ingredients, tools, and techniques needed to Flip their Mindset and Cook Up Mouth-Watering Results. He is a 2022 recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional Designation from the National Speakers Association which is the Highest Earned Honor in the Speaking Industry. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk to him about his unique approach to motivating teams and Cooking Up High Performance.Show resources:Frank Kitchen's Website"Fresh from the Kitchen" BookSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Sara Schairer, and we're talking about Inspiring Compassionate Leadership. Sara is the founder and executive director of COMPASSION IT, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes. She is a Stanford-certified instructor of Compassion Cultivation Training and has taught at the UCSD Center for Mindfulness, Kaiser Permanente, the Naval Medical Center, and in Africa. She is actively working with businesses to develop more compassionate workplaces. She is the author of a new book called A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about Inspiring Compassionate Leadership.Show resources:Compassion It WebsiteA Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet BookSponsors:Salty Sailor Coffee CompanyLeader ConnectThe Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices