The Leadership Foundry Podcast

In part two of our Leadership Challenges podcast episode, co-host Brandon Smith tackles two more pressing issues submitted by our listeners and other executives. You'll hear how to deal with a narcissistic boss and ways to implement the "Author vs. Editor" approach to empowering your team so you can move from working "in" the business to working "on" the business.

Leocadia Zak is President of Agnes Scott College, a college ranked #1 in innovation for six consecutive years. In this edition of the podcast, co-host Brandon Smith talks with President Zak about the importance of relationships and how to make innovation a cultural way of living. Listen in as President Zak imparts valuable insights that can be applied by leaders across various domains.

On this special edition of the show, co-founder and podcast co-host, Brandon Smith, tackles challenges to questions received from listeners and fellow executives. What are the greatest leadership challenges you're facing as we make our way to the end of 2023? Listen in for insights on protecting your credibility and ways to build trust quickly.

We're excited to welcome back author, Sam Horn, on today's Leadership Foundry Podcast. She and co-host, Brandon Smith, discuss quips from her new book, "Talking on Eggshells." It's a great discussion for leaders looking to inspire their teams!

Our founders are back together on this week's podcast episode to discuss a topic we see many leaders struggling with today: personal brand. What does executive presence look like? What are the steps to repair a damaged brand so you can move on and move up? Listen as Brandon Smith and Randy Hain provide actionable insights.

If you've tuned in to our latest podcast episodes, you're already familiar with Brandon recounting the story of conducting 360 interviews, during which one employee described their leader as a "modern CEO." Today, we have the privilege of hosting that very CEO, Rohit Verma from Crawford & Company, as our guest on the podcast. Join us as he delves into his remarkable career path, his experiences in steering a global enterprise across 70 diverse countries, and his insights on empowering your team.

As time evolves, so does the workplace. What essentials do modern leaders need today to stay connected with their teams, thereby nurturing trust and driving growth? Andrea Chilcote is CEO of Morning Star Ventures and Author of "What Leaders Need Now." On this episode of the podcast, she joins co-host, Brandon Smith, to share the three essential elements and practices covered in her book.

In the latest episode of The Leadership Foundry Podcast, our focus turns to the human element of leadership. Ciare James, Vice President, Brand Marketing at Bob Evans Farms poignantly reminds us that behind spreadsheets, behind computer screens and behind closed doors - we are human. This sentiment extends to those we lead, revealing the essential humanity of our team members. During the conversation, she and co-host, Brandon Smith, underscore the pivotal roles that courage, curiosity, and vulnerability play in fostering genuine connections within our teams.

Today's host, Brandon Smith, and returning guest, Glen Jackson of Jackson Spalding, discuss the five challenges modern leaders face today and how to step up to those obstacles.

In the realm of leadership, errors are inevitable, but surprisingly, some of the most profound lessons stem from these very mistakes. Today on a new edition of the Leadership Foundry Podcast, Mark Graban joins co-host, Brandon Smith, to share about his newest book, "The Mistakes that Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation."