Leadovation

About Jonathan Romley:Jonathan Romley is a globally recognized expert in talent management and the future of work. As the founder of Lundi, a firm specializing in innovative strategies for cross-border talent acquisition, he has revolutionized how companies attract, retain, and develop top talent. His methodologies have proven transformative for organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to build diverse and competitive workforces. Known for blending strategic foresight with actionable solutions, Jonathan is a trusted advisor and thought leader in the global market. He is also a passionate advocate for inclusive and equitable workplaces, frequently sharing his insights at international conferences and in leading industry publications. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Jonathan Romley discuss:Strategies for identifying roles suited for international talentBuilding a cohesive global workplace culture across time zonesBalancing cost efficiency with localized benefits in global hiringAddressing engagement challenges in fully remote teamsThe role of technology in enhancing remote team collaboration Key Takeaways:Competitive benefits aligned with local norms, like multi-sport cards in Poland or meal tickets in Brazil, are essential for retention in international markets.International hiring often succeeds when companies research and adapt to market-specific legal frameworks and employment preferences, such as contractor roles versus full-time positions.Younger workers are drawn to mission-driven companies that prioritize social impact over pure profit-making, reflecting a shift in workplace values.Regularly organized offsites—whether virtual or in-person—are essential for creating connection and combating isolation in distributed teams. "Generations view work as an identity—what I do, my job, is part of my identity. For Gen Z, work is a place to get money; it’s not their identity, and they’ve entered the workforce with this mindset.” — Jonathan Romley Connect with Jonathan Romley:  Website: https://www.hellolundi.com/Book: Winning The Global Talent War: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Global-Talent-War-Competitive/dp/B0D6P2XG4KLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanromley/   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Chip Conley:Chip Conley is a renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and dynamic speaker celebrated for his innovative approach to leadership and hospitality. He founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality, transforming a single boutique hotel into the second-largest boutique hotel brand in the United States. In 2013, he joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, mentoring its Millennial founders and guiding the company to become the world’s most valuable hospitality brand. Inspired by his own midlife journey and experiences, Chip co-founded the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) in 2018, the world’s first midlife wisdom school. Located in Baja California, MEA helps individuals navigate midlife transitions and cultivate a renewed sense of purpose. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Chip Conley discuss:Happiness, Wisdom, and Emotional Growth in the Second Half of LifeThe role of emotional intelligence in aging and leadershipCultivating awe and wisdomRedefining aging and the midlife experienceSocial infrastructure and community building Key Takeaways:The "U-curve of happiness" shows that after hitting a low point around age 47-50, people often experience increasing happiness due to emotional intelligence and growing contentment.Midlife can be seen as a chrysalis for personal transformation, offering opportunities to repurpose one’s life rather than succumbing to societal narratives of crisis.Viewing friendship as a practice, with intentional deep conversations and emotional openness, strengthens connections and provides resilience during challenges.Reframing aging involves shifting from a negative perception of decline to a positive focus on growth, allowing midlife to become a transformative period for cultivating wisdom, discovering purpose, and fostering meaningful connections. "Our painful life lessons are the raw material for our future wisdom.” — Chip Conley Connect with Chip Conley:  Website: https://chipconley.com/ & https://www.meawisdom.com/Email: chip@chipconley.comBook: https://chipconley.com/my-books/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf/   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Sally Reid:In a world of faking it til you make it, Sally Reid believes there is another, much faster way to achieve what you seek. A lifelong psychic, Sally survived two near-death experiences and as a result, is able to track and manipulate energy. For the past 15 years, Sally has been using her rare gifts to facilitate dramatic rapid change for her clients. She swiftly shifts personal struggles or emotional challenges in weeks not years. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Sally Reid discuss:The connection between intuition and personal well-beingTransformative impacts on perception and consciousnessADHD, sensitivity, and their relationship to intuitive abilitiesReleasing stored emotional pain through energy-focused methodsTeaching children to recognize and process emotions Key Takeaways:Intuition can be experienced as physical sensations, such as gut feelings, that serve as an internal warning system, powered by the gut-brain connection and external vibrations.ADHD and heightened sensitivity provide a different way of processing information, enabling individuals to pick up on subtle energetic or emotional signals that others often miss.Trauma is frequently stored in the body as unprocessed "standing waves" of energy, which can be disrupted and released using specific techniques to facilitate healing.Parents can cultivate emotional intelligence in children by teaching them to identify where they feel emotions in their bodies, encouraging body awareness and emotional processing early in life. "If you have issues with boundaries, a lot of times you are overwhelmed and not in your body, so the first thing I do is teach you how to get back to feeling your body.” — Sally Reid Connect with Sally Reid:  Website:  https://www.sallyreid.com/ Sally’s mastermind, Energize, helps powerful creators access the quantum field’s potential and work together to amplify results. For personalized support, her 30-minute Private Clarity Session identifies and clears energetic blocks. Use code INTUITION for $50 off. Email: sally@sallyreid.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHEom7xLhNVCSJ97fpNHKALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyreid/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blisslife_coach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blisslife_coach   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Tiffany Sauder:Tiffany Sauder is a wife, mom, entrepreneur, CEO, board member, investor, podcast host and keynote speaker. For twenty years, she and her husband have been building their companies and their family on the exact same timeline. That means four kids, three businesses and two careers, all building towards one abundant “Life of And”.In this episode, Dean Newlund and Tiffany Sauder discuss:Work-life balance and intentional livingManaging overlapping prioritiesOvercoming unbalanced characters in personal and professional rolesPractical strategies for family and career managementCreating systems to simplify mundane tasks for greater focus on meaningful goalsKey Takeaways:Tiffany's framework centers around three interconnected circles: career, self, and family, to achieve harmony in the overlapping "balanced life of and".Three common patterns of imbalance include the Grumpy Servant (career and family-focused), the Lonely Achiever (career and self-focused), and the Fearful Loyalist (self and family-focused), each requiring distinct strategies for balance.Setting "minimums" for self-care and family involvement ensures consistent progress, even during the busiest or most difficult times.Implementing systems like regular home maintenance schedules or outsourcing repetitive tasks reduces stress and creates more time for meaningful activities."One of the things that has worked best for me is setting minimums instead of goals for self-care, health, exercise, etc... I know what’ll catch me when everything falls apart—I get distracted, busy, and set traps so those things don’t fall off my calendar. It’s almost non-negotiable—and I’ll do anything to make it happen.” — Tiffany SauderConnect with Tiffany Sauder:  Website: https://tiffanysauder.com/Email: tiffany@tiffanysauder.com & tiffany@elementthree.comShow: Scared Confident Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scared-confident/id1555762235LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanysauderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder/   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Norman Wolfe:Norman Wolfe is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, Inc., a strategy execution consulting company dedicated to transforming the core paradigm of business. A recognized expert in leadership and organizational performance, Norman is the author of "The Living Organization: Transforming Business to Create Extraordinary Results." With a career spanning roles as CEO, corporate director, and advisor, he has guided numerous companies through major transitions, driving substantial growth and market expansion. Norman's passion is to unleash the human spirit in business, helping organizations evolve into dynamic, creative living systems. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Norman Wolfe discuss:Shifting from mechanistic to living system modelsChallenges of balancing remote work and cultureOrganizations as ecosystems with relationships at the coreLeadership's role in fostering growth and empowermentEmbedding purpose and impact in business strategy Key Takeaways:Many organizations unconsciously follow outdated Industrial Revolution paradigms prioritizing efficiency over human engagement, resulting in a 70% failure rate in achieving strategic goals.Remote work offers autonomy and engagement benefits, but leaders often revert to control-based models due to difficulty managing culture and trust in virtual environments.Viewing organizations as living systems shifts leadership focus from productivity metrics to fostering creativity, innovation, and meaningful impact.The Living Organization model emphasizes replacing mechanistic approaches with principles that align leadership, culture, and systems around human dignity and purposeful outcomes."We're out to transform the environment so that it creates better results and simultaneously supports and enhances the dignity of the human spirit, releasing its creative potential.” — Norman Wolfe Connect with Norman Wolfe:  Website: http://www.quantumleaders.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbnRB_fX-9ZKMf5hvCwHLKgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfeBook: The Living Organization: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Organization-Transforming-Business-Extraordinary/dp/0983531013   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Rick Jordan:Rick Jordan is the definition of Self Made. He forged his success by going ALL IN, not only in business but in life, building a public company without external financial help, all while creating a family. Host of ALL IN with Rick Jordan Podcast, badass keynote speaker, an influential presence as a media personality & a connoisseur of fine scotch. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Rick Jordan discuss:Strategies for innovative and resilient leadershipScaling businesses and taking companies publicThe importance of self-awareness and personal growth in leadershipOvercoming fear and hesitation to achieve bold goalsNavigating relationships and their evolution in personal and professional settings Key Takeaways:Taking a company public involves navigating intricate processes, such as audits, industry disruptions, and financial realignments, often requiring resilience and adaptability.True resilience is cultivated through overcoming personal and professional adversities, which can reveal untapped potential and strength.Success often hinges on acting in the present moment, focusing on what can be done now rather than succumbing to fear of past mistakes or anxiety about the future.Bold pursuits can lead to evolving relationships, as not everyone may align with new directions, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded, driven individuals. "The only way I believe you can grow and actually go after what you really want is by being all in with it. There's no fallback plan, and there's no Plan B.” — Rick Jordan Connect with Rick Jordan:  Website: https://www.rickjordan.tv/Email: rick@rickjordan.tvShow: ALL IN with Rick Jordan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-with-rick-jordan/id1450998120YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2_SL846ZeMvI5PMaOL5bgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrrickjordan/X (Twitter): https://x.com/mrrickjordanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrrickjordanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrrickjordan/   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Kenneth Berger:Kenneth Berger coaches startup leaders to fend off burnout, take a stand for the life they want, and leave their unique mark on the world. After 20+ years in the tech industry, he’s a trusted confidant to startup CEOs, a former founder backed by top investors, and one of communication cornerstone Slack’s earliest key hires. He's also seen and felt all the unhealthy conflicts these companies can create. His mission is to help startup leaders change the world by learning to ask for what they want effectively: building genuine relationships even with the people they find most challenging. These days, he's working on a book titled "Ask for What You Want" to share his practical techniques for creating change with the world. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kenneth Berger discuss:The importance and challenges of asking for what you wantThe intersection of vulnerability and leadership in communicationBalancing personal ambition with effective relationship-buildingShifting power dynamics in employer-employee relationshipsOvercoming fear and uncertainty in personal and professional development Key Takeaways:Effective asking involves articulating your desires, expressing them respectfully, and being prepared to handle the response—whether positive or negative.The fear of rejection or loss often prevents people from expressing what they want, but confronting this fear can lead to personal growth and better relationships.Clear desires often emerge from addressing frustrations or complaints, making clarity a practical starting point for communication.Modern societal disconnection, exacerbated by technology and the pandemic, has made asking for what we want even more essential for meaningful connections. "When you start from that foundation of mutual respect for what you want and what you don’t want, a lot becomes possible.” — Kenneth Berger Connect with Kenneth Berger:  Website: https://kberger.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kberger/    See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Bill Lennan:Bill Lennan is the founder of 40 Percent Better, a performance program that teaches anyone in business to be a more effective leader, create psychological safety, and ultimately improve business performance. Raised on islands and diversely educated, Bill has always focused on solving human as well as technical problems. Over the span of his tech career, he has built products, teams, and solutions for mobile, recruiting, e-commerce, social media, and now education. He has helped companies ranging from Google and Walmart to hotels and restaurants. Building high-functioning teams has been fundamental to Bill’s success. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Bill Lennan discuss:Building and sustaining high-performing teamsThe role of emotional resilience in leadership and teamworkOvercoming organizational friction to improve team productivityEffective communication and persuasion strategies in professional environmentsDeveloping habits and processes for long-term team success Key Takeaways:Emotional resilience can be developed by systematically addressing fears through small, manageable actions, building confidence that translates into improved performance in challenging situations.Weekly one-on-one sessions where team members can freely voice concerns foster trust, uncover recurring issues, and create an environment where individuals feel psychologically safe and focused.Effective persuasion for resources or organizational changes requires aligning proposals with leadership priorities, and using concrete data and success metrics to drive decisions.Adopting empowering mental models helps address challenges by encouraging proactive problem-solving, reframing limitations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. "15-minute one-on-ones with everybody on my team every week... I just listen to their complaints. I don't care what they have to complain about... there's a catharsis in that.” — Bill Lennan Connect with Bill Lennan:  Website: https://40pb.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wblennan/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlennan   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Nelson Nigel:Nelson Nigel, Founder and CEO of Kidmoto Technology, is an expert in transportation technology, specializing in safe and convenient travel solutions for parents with small children. In 2016, inspired by his experience as an Uber driver, he identified a gap in the market for child car seats in taxis and car services and developed a mobile app connecting parents with skilled drivers for secure airport transfers. Despite a challenging background, including growing up poor in New York and surviving a life-threatening train accident, Nelson built Kidmoto into a trusted brand operating in 52 U.S. cities, completing over 40,000 rides, achieving 7-figure revenue in 2023, and reaching a valuation of $25 million. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Nelson Nigel discuss:Innovative leadership in niche marketsTransforming personal challenges into business opportunitiesThe process and importance of business planningBuilding and managing a national infrastructure for startupsPerseverance and execution in entrepreneurial ventures Key Takeaways:Develop a detailed business plan as your blueprint before starting any venture. Nelson emphasized the importance of "blueprints" in shaping Kidmoto’s foundation, revisiting and refining his plan consistently before taking action.Start small and focus on steady progress, as Kidmoto began in New York City, where Nelson tested and perfected the model before gradually expanding the service to 53 cities across the U.S.Resolve customer issues quickly and seek qualified advice, as Nelson learned the hard way when a refusal to issue a $75 refund—based on unqualified guidance—led to over $100,000 in lost business.Persevere with focus and execution, as Nelson worked up to 20-hour days to implement his vision step by step, comparing the process to following a mapped route that ensures consistent progress toward the goal. "You just have to start small. You creep, you crawl, you stand up, you balance. [Then you] start walking, [and eventually, you] start running.” — Nelson Nigel Connect with Nelson Nigel:  Website: https://kidmoto.taxi/Email: nelsonnigel@kidmoto.taxiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonnigel/X (Twitter): https://x.com/NelsonNigelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NelsonNigelNY   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Renee Moorefield:Dr. Renee is the Co-founder and CEO of Wisdom Works, a social enterprise offering science-backed services to help leaders and teams thrive. They developed the holistic Be Well Lead Well Pulse® tool, which measures 19 psychometrics of well-being, resilience, and leadership impact. The tool has supported over 3,000 leaders in integrating the science of thriving into their lives and workplaces.Wisdom Works has collaborated with C-Suite executives from top global companies like Coca-Cola, Nike, AT&T, Hyatt, Roche, Barilla, Sainsbury, and Western Union. With 35+ years of experience coaching leaders, from Fortune 500 teams to social entrepreneurs, Dr. Renee is renowned for inspiring individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Renee Moorefield discuss:Thriving as defined in leadership and lifePersonalized leadership assessment toolsIntegrating well-being in workplacesCultural shifts for sustainable leadershipThe power of vision and purpose Key Takeaways:Thriving is defined as feeling internally well-resourced and capable of meeting life and work complexities with vitality, competence, and a growth mindset, shifting from depletion to flourishing.The 'Be Well Lead Well Pulse' tool uses 19 psychosocial metrics, such as resilience and purpose, to identify where leaders and teams stand and to create actionable strategies for thriving.Organizations that integrate thriving into their practices see tangible benefits, including higher morale, engagement, and creativity, even during challenging times like the pandemic.Thriving requires the courage to question deeply ingrained habits, cultural norms, and personal identities, fostering alignment between values, energy, and actions in work and life. "Thriving is courageous work. It's not just about behaving normally. It is not just about changing behavior. It's about re-looking at how we are living, what we identify with, and the energy we're getting from that identity.” — Renee Moorefield Connect with Renee Moorefield:  Website: https://www.wisdom-works.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneemoorefield/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisdomworksgroup   See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.