Season 2, Episode 6 – Dream Big Enough

  This episode features a conversation with the founder and owner of Russell Cycling and Fitness – a 45+-year-old small business that has been named several times as a Top 100 Best Bicycle Retailer in the United States.  Joe Russell will share many valuable lessons learned, including the importance of: Recruiting for cultural fit. Teaching […]

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Season 2, Episode 5 – Challenge Then Champion

This episode features a conversation with a President of Client Services responsible for six geographic regions, 260+ clients, and 7000 employees. Among the many ‘nuggets’ you will hear how they: Recalibrate constantly to meet changing clients’ needs Work to create a ‘safe’ culture so tough questions can be asked and answered Make sure the right […]

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Season 2, Episode 4 – Rewind Wednesday : Interview With John Creekmur

  Welcome Back! In Season 2 we are revisitng some of our favorite episodes for all our new listeners, this is REWIND WEDNESDAY!   In this episode, Rod and Brian interview the Founder and President of Creekmur Wealth Advisors. This highly successful business has grown since its inception to now serving over 1700 client households, […]

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Season 2, Episode 3 – Keeping Clients First – The Power of Culture

This episode features a conversation with a partner of a private investment firm managing nearly $300B in investments. Their key principles of Integrity, Transparency, Teamwork, and Keeping Clients First have differentiated and distinguished them both as a provider and employer.      Whiteboard Notes:      Reflection Questions: How transparent is your organization when dealing […]

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Season 2, Episode 2 – Corporate Governance – A Necessity or Luxury?”

  This episode features Magellan Executive Partner’s two corporate governance experts. They will share how and why corporate governance for any size organization (profit or non-profit) will help build an environment of trust, transparency, and accountability to be a more sustainable, resilient organization.          Whiteboard Notes: Reflection Questions: Would your organization benefit from developing […]

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Season 2, Episode 1 – The Power of Purpose

  Season 2, Episode 1 addresses a simple but powerful question – What is the purpose of your organization? Unlike your mission that describes what you do and for whom, a purpose provides the reason or reasons you exist – the why. Purpose drives performance and perspective. It can help create passion, spark energy, and […]

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Episode 31 – Shape The Culture You Desire Through The Stories You Tell

  Please join us for episode #31 as we ‘connect the dots’ after interviewing an outstanding group of executives over the past six months on our podcast. This episode focuses on some key stories that ‘stuck’ with us. Why is that important? Research at Stanford University concluded that “our brains are not hard-wired to understand […]

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Episode 30 – Sometimes All We Need Are Small Reminders To Set Us Up For Greatness

10 high-performing executives 20 great reminders on leadership & communication 30-minute investment of your time   Please join us for episode #30 as we ‘connect the dots’ from interviewing an outstanding group of executives over the past six months on our podcast.   Whiteboard Notes: Reflection Questions: What percentage of your total workforce’s capabilities (skills, […]

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Episode 29 – Common Things Done Uncommonly Well

During the past year, we have been honored to have had a dozen high-performing executive guests on our Latitude podcast. One of the fundamentals they all discussed was a passion and discipline to create organizations that do common things uncommonly well. Please join us for episode #29 as we ‘connect the dots’ from these 12 […]

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Episode 28 – People Are The Great Multiplier

What do businesses, non-profits, and the military have in common? It’s important to have teams and mission-focused leadership.  Please join us for episode #28 of Latitude: Navigating Business Culture. Our special guest is Mike Bosley, a multi-talented, hands-on leader who has been a 3X soldier-of-the-year in the Oklahoma Army National Guard, owner of several businesses, […]

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