
Deep Leadership
“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!
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Feb 10, 2024 • 47min
#0285 – Building the F-35 Lightning II with Tom Burbage
Today, I’m joined by Tom Burbage, and we're talking about Building the F-35 Lightning II. Tom is a Naval Academy graduate, former Navy Test pilot, industry leader, and author. As a Naval Aviator, he accumulated more than 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft and retired as a U.S. Navy Captain in 1994. He also worked at Lockheed Martin as an Executive VP/GM for both the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 programs. He is the co-author of the book F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his leadership experience in the military and in business and learn the leadership lesson from Building the F-35 Lightning II.Show resources:F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning IITom Burbage on LinkedInSponsors:Leader 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

Feb 7, 2024 • 45min
#0284 – Leadership Blind Spots with Marisa Murray
Today, I’m joined by Marisa Murray, and we're talking about Leadership Blind Spots. Marisa is a leadership development expert and the CEO of Leaderley International, an organization dedicated to helping executives become better leaders in today’s rapidly changing, highly complex world. Marisa leverages over two decades of executive experience as a former Partner with Accenture and VP at Bell Canada in providing executive coaching and leadership development services for organizations including Molson-Coors, Pratt & Whitney, and Queen’s University. She is the author of three Amazon Best Selling leadership development books - Work Smart, Iterate! And her latest book, Blind Spots: How Great Leaders Uncover Problems and Unlock Performance. I’m excited to have her on the show to understand more about Leadership Blind Spots.Show resources:Blind Spots: How Great Leaders Uncover Problems and Unlock Performanceleaderley.comMarisa Murray on LinkedInSponsors:Leader 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

Feb 3, 2024 • 43min
#0283 – What Employees Want from their Leaders with Joyce Wilson-Sanford
Today, I’m joined by Joyce Wilson-Sanford, and we're talking about What Employees Want from their Leaders. Joyce is an Executive Coach working with organizational development executives who are facing the challenges of a new kind of workplace. She is a strategic organizational and leadership development expert, specializing in organizational innovations, large culture change, senior-level leadership development, and organizational transitions of all kinds. She is a former Executive Vice President of Strategic Organizational and Leadership Development at the Delhaize Group, a global food retailer. Joyce also co-hosts the popular Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD podcast. I’m excited to learn from her experiences in organizational and leadership development and talk about What Employees Want from their Leaders.Show resources:Joyce Wilson-Sanford's websiteBob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD podcastSponsors:Leader 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

Jan 31, 2024 • 42min
#0282 – Biotech Leadership with Jeff Fischer
Today, I’m joined by Jeff Fischer, and we're talking about Biotech Leadership. Jeff is the co-founder and president of Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics. Before starting Longhorn, he was an executive vice president and CFO in the biotech industry. He is a former infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about his experiences in leadership in Biotech Leadership.Show resources:Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics websiteJeff Fischer on LinkedInSponsors:The 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

Jan 26, 2024 • 41min
#0281 - Leadership Storytelling with Karen Eber
Today, I’m joined by Karen Eber, and we're talking about Leadership Storytelling. Karen is an author, international consultant, and keynote speaker. She has a popular TED talk called “How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders.” Karen is the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group. She helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, teams, and culture one story at a time. Her clients include General Electric, Microsoft, Kate Spade, US Olympic Association, and universities like MIT and Stanford. She is the author of a new book called The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Leadership Storytelling.Show resources:Karen TED TalkKarenEber.comThe Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire bookSponsors:The 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

Jan 24, 2024 • 46min
#0280 - How to Build Engagement with Paul ter Wal
Today, I’m joined by Paul ter Wal, and we're talking about How to Build Engagement. Paul is a Global Engagement Explorer, employability expert, and workplace architect. For more than 25 years, he has been in the speaking, consulting, and training business for executives, Human Beings directors, and employees. Paul works on both sides, employer, and employees, to create better leadership, work happiness, and profitability. His concept is based on finding the “Non-Negotiables” and the core values of the individual as well as the company. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Build Engagement.Show resources:Employee Engagement SurveyEmployee Engagement Videopaulterwal.comPaul ter Wal on LinkedInSponsors:The 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

Jan 20, 2024 • 49min
#0279 – How to Make Money Doing Good with Bessi Graham
Today, I’m joined by Bessi Graham, and we are talking about How to Make Money Doing Good. Bessi is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring doing good and making money back together. She works with established business leaders who want to build on their success and align their company with their values but are concerned about the impact of these changes on their bottom line. She helps them understand that they can do good and make money. In fact, doing good is the competitive advantage their businesses have been missing. I’m excited to have her on the show to understand How to Make Money Doing Good in our businesses.Show resources:bessigraham.comThe 5 Questions Every Decisive Leader Can AnswerSponsors:The 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

Jan 17, 2024 • 43min
#0278 – How to Lead People with Stephen Iacovelli
Today, I’m joined by retired Brigadier General Stephen Iacovelli, and we're talking about How to Lead People. Stephen enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1984 and served for 39 years. He was commissioned in 1989 and commanded at all levels, from Platoon to Division. Prior to his retirement, he served as Commanding General of the 94th Training Division and Deputy Commanding General of the Combined Arms Support Command at Ft. Lee, VA. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his deep experience in leading men and women in the military and his knowledge of How to Lead People.Show resources:Stephen Iacovelli's websiteStephen Iacovelli's emailSponsors:The 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

Jan 13, 2024 • 43min
#0277 – How to Lead a Startup with Shane Foss
Today, I’m joined by Shane Foss, and we are talking about How to Lead a Startup. Shane is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hooray Health. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was a Surgical Technologist and began his love of medicine. He worked in senior leadership positions in the healthcare industry in device sales management, strategic planning, and P&L responsibilities before starting his own business targeting affordable healthcare. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his experiences in How to Lead a Startup.Show resources:Hooray Health websiteShane Foss on LinkedInSponsors:The 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

Jan 10, 2024 • 45min
#0276 – What is Emotional Intelligence? with Nadine Zeinoun
Today, I’m joined by Nadine Zeinoun, and we're answering the question - What is Emotional Intelligence? Nadine is a certified Executive, Emotional Intelligence, and Team Coach. She is also the host of the popular TV Show and podcast “Shine Your Light." After more than 15 years of managerial experience in the corporate pharmaceutical sector, she began her work coaching and training leaders and teams. She helps leaders become more emotionally intelligent, meet their goals, and build highly engaged teams. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn What Emotional Intelligence is and how to be more effective as a leader.Show resources:nadinezeinoun.comFree 45 minute sessionNadine Zeinoun on InstagramSponsors:The 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
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